Rothley Post (115) Nov/Dec 2015

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New start for Rothley library

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Around 150 people gathered on Cross Green and the recently formed Rothley Gospel singers began the celebrations before the crowd walked along Mountsorrel Lane to the library, with many of the children dressed as their favourite book character.

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Pics: Steve Mitchell, chair of the library group, looks on as Anne Davies prepares to unveil the library sign; (below) crowds gather on Cross Green

Outside the library there were cake stalls, craft stalls and book stalls, hot dogs and play areas for children. The Scouts, the Parish Church, the school PTFA, the Mountsorrel Railway Project and Harrison Murray Building Society were all involved, and many local businesses and shops helped out. Anne Davies, from BBC East Midlands today, unveiled the library sign and children presented flowers to Betty Roberts, one of the library’s original volunteers when the library was housed in a classroom at Rothley school before 1986.

“This is a new chapter in Rothley library's long history” said Steve Mitchell, chair of the library group. “The whole event is a reflection of local community activity, and shows the important place of the library in the village. We couldn’t let it close.”

Before the opening, library volunteers spent two weeks improving the interior space. Spokeswoman Maxine Linnell said: “New LED lights brighten everything up, the counter has been moved leaving a space for events and gatherings, there is room for four new public computers,

and the toilet is now available for general use.

“There were wonderful displays all over the new notice boards and a board where people could leave their comments on the changes. “It’s perfect” wrote one child.

“Kate Burlinson made a library cake in the shape of a Rothley Community Library book – like the cake made by volunteers in 1997 when the library building opened. Betty cut it in style, and there were queues for a slice” added Maxine.

A grant has funded £1000 worth of new books.

Steve Mitchell praised the former library staff. “They’re going to be hard to follow” he said. The new group has

formed after the County Council was unable to continue to pay for staff at the library, and has been supported by the Parish Council, Voluntary Action Leicester and the library service.

“The volunteers were delighted to see the library full of people looking at the books and children playing on the bright new rug. Several people said they would be using the library more now, and some tried to borrow books even before the official opening. The book stall outside raised £40 for library funds, and many new members joined up” said Continued on page 2

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The library opened for borrowing on Monday October 19 and a festival of events run by local people and visitors took place throughout the week, culminating in the new Rothley Film Night on 23rd which will be followed by a series of Feelgood Films in the months to come.

“Thanks to everyone who helped. Everyone is welcome at the library – if you’ve never been a library member, you’ve lost your card, or even if you’ve got a library book lurking at home! Come and see what the library has to offer” said Maxine.

Pics: (centre) Betty Roberts was presented with a bouquet of flowers; the interior of the library

Rothley library opening hours: Mon 2-7pm; Tue closed; Wed 2-5pm; Thurs 10-12noon, 2-5pm; Fri Closed; Sat 10-1pm. Tel: 0116 3053671

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Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on September 21.

PCSO Meachem reported that there had been 10 crimes in August. There had been a spate of thefts from motor vehicles most of which had been left unlocked.

It was reported that the Borough Council is looking for volunteer flood wardens.

The council has received a complaint from Rothley Imps Juniors FC regarding dog fouling on the Fowke Street playing field. It was agreed to request that the Borough Council Street Warden carry out checks in the area and to discuss the matter further at the next Open Spaces committee meeting The new Borough Councillor Brian Page introduced himself to the council.

Issues regarding parking on Town Green Street were raised by a member of the public. It was agreed to discuss further at the next Open Spaces committee meeting.

It was agreed to donate £100 for tulips for the War memorial flower beds.

A full meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on October 19.

PC Leye Price reported that an increase in damage to motor vehicle offences that had occurred in September was continuing into October. It was also happening in surrounding villages, she said. She said that burglaries of outbuildings always went up at this time of year and stressed the importance of keeping these buildings secure.

It was reported that the Neighbourhood Plan Group had met and consisted of six residents and two parish councillors. A proposal has been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council and will need to be designated by Charnwood before work in preparing the plan can start.

It was reported that a total of £46,000 of Section 106 money for Rothley was held by Charnwood Borough Council for spending in the village. £36,000 must be spent on recreational community facilities and £10,000 on youth facilities. As there are strict rules on what the money can be spent on, it was agreed to consult other parish councils for ideas.

It was agreed to spend £725 on replacing a section of wooden fencing near to the library.

A FULL meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on June 18.

The new Borough Councillor, Leon Hadj-Nikolaou introduced himself to councillors. He is a heart surgeon at Glenfield hospital.

It was agreed that the cost of proving solar powered speed indicator signs for the villages be investigated.

Following a request from parishioners, the council agreed to obtain costs for providing three dog waste bins.

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Westfield Lane development DEVELOPERS WHO want to build 175 new homes off Westfield Lane have submitted an amended plan.

David Wilson Homes have altered their plans to address issues raised by the County Council Highways department when the original plan was submitted in 2014.

The amended plans include: A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on August 20.

Clive Taylor was co-opted to fill a vacancy on the council.

Cllr Brooks is the new Thurcaston co-ordinator for Neighbourhood Watch and needs volunteers for Mill Lane and Rectory Lane in Thurcaston. Cllr Jackson and Cllr Taylor have agreed to volunteer for certain areas in Cropston.

Cllr Brooks and Cllr Charles have met with COVAL and are obtaining quotations for four solar operated road signs.

Cllr Webb together with other councillors attended the Richard Hill school fete. Cllr Webb handed back the cheque for Chairman’s Allowance which he did not want to accept. Cllr Webb had met with outgoing chairman Richard Younie and advised that Cllr William Green had resigned from the Parish Council due to ill health.

Members of the public reported that visibility approaching the mini-roundabout on Leicester Road/Rectory Lane was reduced by overgrown shrubs on the verge near the old Post Office. A car parked on the bend on Rectory Lane was a hazard. Signage for ‘elderly people’ need removing as the care home is no longer there and the signs are a hazard. NHW and Dog Fouling signs are faded.

Vinod Mistry was appointed as the Tree Warden in Thurcaston and Rosy Carter as the Tree Warden for Cropston.

Members resolved not to accept a request for a new noticeboard at the top of Leicester Road, Thurcaston. The council is looking at other ways of keeping parishioners informed on news via possible leaflet drops and articles in local magazines.

It was agreed to obtain costs for two flower planters in Cropston.

A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on September 17.

John Armstrong was co-opted to fill a vacancy on the council. There are now no vacancies.

It was agreed that the new provider of the council website will be Squarespace.

Three new dog bins will be provided at a cost of £385 including installation.

The costs of emptying the bins by Charnwood Borough Council (Serco) is £767 per annum. The proposed locations are: top of Leicester Road, Thurcaston; top of Brooky Lane exiting footpath on Anstey Lane, Thurcaston; corner of Station Road and Thurcaston Lane outside Cedars Residential Home. The locations cannot be confirmed until agreed by the County Council.

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• an extension if the 30mph speed limit on Westfield Lane • three sets of speed cusions at 80m intervals from the start of the 30mph limit • the provision of a 2metre wide footway from Westfield Lane to Woodgate.

Hundreds of local people have objected to the plans. Rothley Parish Council has objected on the grounds that: • new developments in Rothley have already satisfied housing targets

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Children visit food bank BRADGATE BEAVERS visited a local food bank to find out how it works and to donate food.

Beavers from the 77th Leicester (Bradgate) Scout Group, based at Richard Hill school, visited the Soar Valley Community Food Project, which is based in Rothley Baptist Church.

Beaver Scout Leader Debra Williamson said: “After reading about the Soar Valley Community Food Project in the Rothley Post, we decided that we wanted to help and learn more.”

As part of their Community Impact Staged Activity Badge, and over the last few weeks, the Beavers have been collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank based at Rothley Baptist Church.

Debra said: “On the evening of October 12, we took our collected items along and spent a very informative hour with Tim

Pics: Bradgate Beavers visit Rothley food bank

Jackson, Project Co-ordinator, learning all about the need for this facility within out local community and how and why the food bank helps.

“Our grateful thanks go to Tim for allowing our Colony to become involved in this small way, in the vital service that he helps to provide, and for helping them to become more caring and aware young people.”

Tim Jackson said: “It was fantastic meeting all the Bradgate Beavers and receiving their generous gifts of food for the Project. They clearly enjoyed their evening and asked some really interesting and thoughtful questions. We really appreciate these and all the other gifts of food we have received at this harvest time.”

The food bank has given out over 400 food parcels since it opened in September 2014. It provides food to those in need in Birstall, Rothley and other Soar villages. It also directs people to other assistance that might be available.

The Soar Valley Community Food Project, which is jointly run by Rothley Parish Church and Rothley Baptist Church, is based at the Baptist Church, Woodgate, Rothley and is open Monday mornings from 11am to 1pm. It is open to anyone who needs help.

“Please pop in for a coffee and see us, call/text 07743 765958or email soarvalleycfp@gmail.org and start the journey to a better future” said Tim. If you would like to donate food, money or time drop in or call 07743 765958

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Historic railway track re-opens A NEWLY restored section of railway line in Mountsorrel and Rothley was opened to the public for the first time in October.

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The latest addition to Leicestershire’s Great Central Railway, the Mountsorrel Railway once served the granite quarries of the village. Its restoration has been undertaken by volunteers from the local community and beyond.

Volunteer Project Leader Steve Cramp said: “We started the project eight years ago with no funding at all and looked at how the restoration of the railway could be achieved at minimal cost; the only answer was to do all the physical work ourselves. From there we never looked back and set out using tools such as a restored 120 year old cross saw, traditional track laying tools and lots of hard graft. So many people have gotten behind the project and given their time and expertise to help; 80,000 hours of volunteer time have gone into the project to complete the restoration.”

The project has been able to attract assistance from many local businesses who donated time, materials and expertise. “So many companies have helped with the areas we just couldn’t do ourselves. In particular we would like to give our

thanks to Tarmac who donated many thousands of tonnes of railway ballast and also digger time to help with track bed repairs and ballast laying” continues Steve.

Not content with restoring the railway, the group then set out to create a brand new railway station at Mountsorrel. “When the Mountsorrel Railway was built originally, it was always intended that Mountsorrel would have a station but that dream was never realised. That was something that we wanted to put right so that the public could ride the railway that we had restored” says Steve.

Thanks to a grant of £66,000 from Tarmac’s Landfill Community Fund and more work by the volunteers, Mountsorrel now has a railway station, on Bond Lane to serve the village. The newly restored line runs from Bond Lane to Swithland sidings.

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Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, prints and multi-media dazzle in one of the largest group shows of art in the city.

Rothley Christmas Lights Switch on event Thur Nov 26, 5.45pm The event is organised by Rothley churches, shopkeepers, the Parish Council and village organisations.

Rothley School choir will be singing, all the shops are open, there will be stalls, entertainment, funfair rides, an array of food and drink and the chance to meet friends and raise money for local charities Leicester Society of Artists

Annual Exhibition 2015 Nov 6, 2015-January 9, 2016 New Walk Museum, 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA

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Leicester Society of Artists celebrates the arrival of 28 newly elected members this year so join the many talented artists showing their latest work for the first time.

Take the opportunity to stroll down historic New Walk this winter, have a coffee in the museum café and discover the huge range of art created by artists living, working and studying in Leicestershire and Rutland. www.leicestersocietyofartists.co.uk

Autumn Art Fair by artists’ group ArtSpace, Loughborough New Building, Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Sat/Sun Nov 7/8, 10am to 4pm Adm free Paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles, photographs All work for sale

The Rothley Post welcomes your views and opinions on any subject. Letters, which must include your name and address, (though not necessarily for publication) can be posted to: The Birstall Post, Unit 109, Greenacres, The Sidings, Leicester LE4 3BR, or handed in at Rothley library, Rothley Post Office, Woodgate or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

Birstall & District Art Society Tuesday November 10 at 7pm You are invited to join us at the Palmer Tomkinson Centre at Longslade College, LE4 4GH to watch re-

Seat chewed I am hoping that your readers could help the Parish Council with a problem we are currently having with a child’s swing on Mountsorrel Playing Field.

We have now replaced the swing seat for the third time because the seat is being chewed by a dog. This problem is one other local councils are experiencing too.

The owner of a dog is either letting or encouraging their dog to gnaw at the heavy duty rubber seat and as a result causing such damage that we have to put the swing out of action for period of time as a safety measure before replacing at a cost of around £160 each time.

Perhaps Rothley Post readers could assist by ringing the parish council office (0116 2374544) to report any sightings should this occur again in future.

Or if the owner of such a dog is reading this letter perhaps they would stop this selfish, thoughtless and expensive act of vandalism which affects the children of the village. Thank you Cllr Steve Mitchell on behalf of Rothley Parish Council

nowned artist Fiona Peart giving a demonstration how to paint farm animals in a landscape using watercolour and water-soluble pencils.

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Refreshments Wheelchair Friendly Ample Free Parking For more information, please visit: www.ivanhoe-mrs.co.uk Birstall Methodist Church Friday 27th November 2015 10am - 6pm Saturday 28th November 2015 10am - 2pm

Christmas Festival theme "White Christmas" Church Admission £1.00 (accompanied children free) Home-made cakes, pastries & pies.

Christmas decorations, crafts & gifts.

Home-made preserves Tombola, Raffle, Quiz Hot Dogs & Pancakes TABLE TOPS Saturday 10am - 2pm Coffee Shop open throughout the event Light Lunches 12.00-1.30 Proceeds supporting Birstall Methodist Church & Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance The Latimer Players present

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Christmas Fair Venue: Rothley Primary School, Burrow Drive, Rothley, LE7 7RZ Lots of high quality Christmas gifts will be on offer, festive stalls and fun for all. A luxury Christmas hamper (including lots of locally sourced items) and lots of runner up prizes which have been donated by local businesses can be won by entering the Christmas Raffle. Raffle tickets available from Rothley School Office. There will be facepainting, a Santa's Grotto, and a Mince Pie and Carrot Cake Bake off – with Stonehurst Farm Family Tickets and Dolce Verde vouchers for the winners. All proceeds will go towards enhancing the school life of children at Rothley Church of England Primary School.

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“Far from the Madding Crowd” Dec 11 Thomas Vinterburg has assembled a superb cast for his new version of Thomas Hardy's "Far from the Madding Crowd". Carey Mulligan stars as Bethsheba, a landowner who attracts attentions from three different suitors. This is a gorgeous costume drama. Watch out for the breath-taking cinematography in this enthralling film.

Our first film in 2016 will be on January 8.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm. Tickets will cost £5 and concessions will be £4.50.

There will be refreshments and a lucky prize draw during the interval.

Advanced tickets may be purchased via the parish office –0116 236 7626 or at the door.

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Crime report Crime Report : Rothley, Aug & Sep 2015 Damage 3; theft from motor vehicle 10 (Armitage Dr, Saxon Dr (2), Merttens Dr (3), Grangefields Dr, Cross Green, Woodgate, Macauley Rd; theft 4; burglary dwelling 3 (Brookfield Rd, Swithland Lane); burglary non-dwelling 2 Contact your local policing team: PC 4505 Leye Price, PCSO 6524 Kendall and PCSO 6646 Steve Quinn by calling 101 and selecting option 2.

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Afternoon Tea at St James Church Social Area, School Lane, Birstall on Saturday 12th December 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

There will be a Christmas themed bring and buy stall, surprise Christmas parcels and a raffle.

Please come along and support The Alzheimer's Society. We should love to see you.

Rothley Bowling Club Saturday 21st November 2015 10.00 am – 12 noon at Rothley Centre Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Admission 50p including tea/coffee.

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Garden club in bloom for annual show THURCASTON & Cropston Gardening Club held its 32nd Annual Show at the Richard Hill Primary School on September 5.

It was one of those days when a cold, damp early morning makes for a very slow start and just as we’re thinking the worst, the sun comes out and everything changes. The exhibitors turned up and the Show benches gradually filled with the high standard exhibits we have come to expect.

Our trophy winners were: Mr Paul Stubbs, who retained the Sedgwick Cup presented to the exhibitor gaining the highest overall points in the Show, with an outstanding display of versatility. He won classes in the Vegetable, Flower, Home Baking and the Arts & Crafts sections. His vintage clock in the latter awarded him the Orton Cup for Best Exhibit in Show.

Mr Phil Dews retained the Challenge Trophy for the best points total by a Garden Club member and Mrs Marjorie

Pic: Mrs Janet Edwards receives her trophy for winner of the Thurcaston & Cropston W.I. Cup from David Snartt, Chair of Leicestershire County Council

Kirk gave us another masterclass in flower arranging, retaining the Pat Jones Bowl in the Floral Art section.

Other trophy winners were Mrs Alison Briggs, Mrs Joan Harrup, Mrs Janet Edwards and our new ‘Novice of the Year’ Mrs Annette Spurr (awarded to the exhibitors with the most overall points who has never won a Club trophy before). Last year’s ‘Novice Trophy’ winner, Mrs. Lesley Day continued her ‘progress’ by winning the Committee Trophy for the most points in the Home Baking section.

It’s always good to see people winning trophies for the first time, and this year the Delia Brock Photographer of the Year Trophy was jointly won by Jackie Price and Hayley Donohoe. Well done ladies.

Congratulations to Master Andrew Holyoake who is the new name on the Junior Cup (most points by a junior in the adult classes). He was also a double winner in the Children’s Classes so it was a magnificent three gold medals for Andrew. We would like to thank the

school children, the Girl Guides and the Brownies for their excellent contributions in the children’s classes, it was a magnificent array of colourful and imaginative entries.

Cllr David Snartt, who has supported us for many years, was again on hand to present the trophies, this time as Chairman of the Leicestershire County Council. Many thanks to him for finding the time in his busy schedule.

A final thanks goes to exhibitors and

Centre pic: Cllr Snartt with Paul Stubbs (ably assisted by his grandson) with the Sedgwick Cup (for most points in the Show) and the Orton Cup (best exhibit in Show)

visitors and everyone who contributed to the smooth running of the Show. See you all again next year.

Autumn meetings of the Gardening Club in the Memorial Hall Wed 11th November, 7.45 pm – Hostas & other Shade Loving Plants – Mick Eaton A guide to the best plants for those shady spots in your garden.

Wed 9th December, 7.45 pm – A Festive Evening Pre-Christmas fun with food and a quiz or two. Come and join the party!

New members always welcome For more information of any of these events call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758 From Thurcaston & Cropston Gardening Club

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Good Local plan for neighbour scheme the future ROTHLEY PARISH Council have begun the process of creating a Neighbourhood Plan for the village.

Neighbourhood planning is a right for communities introduced through the Localism Act 2011. Communities can shape development in their areas through the production of Neighbourhood Development Plans.

Neighbourhood Development Plans become part of the Local Plan and the policies contained within them are then used in the determination of planning applications.

Neighbourhood Plans cannot block development that is already part of the Local Plan, but they can shape where that development will go and what it will look like.

On 5 October 2015 Rothley Parish Council formally applied to Charnwood Borough Council for designation as a ‘neighbourhood area’.

This application is subject to a six week consultation period which began on 30 October; it can be viewed and comments made at: http://localplan.charnwood.gov.uk/cont ent/index.php?id=126.

After the consultation period, agreement from Charnwood will allow the Parish Council to take responsibility for producing a neighbourhood plan for Rothley parish. In anticipation of receiving designation the Parish Council has set up a group to take forward the project, which could take up to two years. Once a neighbourhood plan is agreed with the people of Rothley and with Charnwood, it will stand alongside the Borough Council’s ‘core strategy’ and must be taken into account when considering any future planning applications.

The first meeting of the Rothley Neighbourhood Planning Group took place on Tuesday October 27, 2015.

The group agreed that its first task would be to consider how to engage with and seek the views of the Rothley residents.

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The Good Neighbours Scheme aims to provide help for anyone in the community who needs assistance such as the elderly, disabled, single parents or those temporarily in need through illness, injury or bereavement.

The types of support offered depend on local need but can include: • help with transport such as lifts to shops or medical appointments • befriending • support with computers, televisions etc • everyday tasks such as caring for pets, collecting shopping, putting bins out, gardening, minor household jobs • help writing letters or filling in forms • reading to the blind or partially sighted The scheme is run entirely by local volunteers. Spokesman for the Thurcaston & Cropston Good Neighbour Scheme Keith Pyne said: “After all the checks we are required to follow and carry out we should be up and running early in the new year.”

The project is being led by the Rural Community Council (Leicestershire & Rutland), a small Leicester-based charity with support from Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council, after a Parish wide survey and an open meeting showed strong need and support.

The scheme will join nine others which are working within Leicestershire all aided by the RCC and operated by volunteers.

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History society news Monday 2015 MARKS the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo which took place on June 18, 1815.

At our October meeting we heard the fascinating story of the previously unrecorded and unknown men of Earl Shilton who served at Waterloo with the British and allied forces, led by the 1st Duke of Wellington and, together with the Prussian forces, led by General Blucher, the resounding defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte’s army was achieved.

Our speaker was Paul Seaton whose dedicated research, together with his daughter, Sarah, had traced three of his own ancestors who were at Waterloo as members of the Royal Horse Artillery, G Troup. As well as his own ancestors, Paul also learnt about the three other Earl Shilton men who had served at Waterloo.

The whole project to trace these six men was begun in 2011, following the death of Paul’s mother, Eva Beryl Seaton, nee Almey, who inspired her son to set out to uncover some family history.

Such was the recognition and acclaim for the men who had served at Waterloo that, for the first time, all ranks received a commemorative medal and extra pay, plus their army records would forever show that each and every one of them would always be known as “Waterloo men”.

In tribute to all the brave British and allied men and boys who fought in that horrendous conflict, a long overdue memorial has been erected at the key strategic point of Hougoumont Farm, near the battlefield site in Belgium and, in Earl Shilton, a superb memorial stone has been erected on Hall Field, between the parish church and Almeys Lane, commemorating the six Waterloo men of the village.

Following on from all the research, a book has been produced entitled “From Earl Shilton to Waterloo” and Paul concluded his talk with one of the Duke of Wellington’s famous quotes regarding Waterloo: “I have never fought such a battle, and

I trust I never shall fight such another”.

Our final meeting for 2015 will be on Tuesday November 17 when there will be a short A.G.M. followed by a talk from Margaret Greiff, entitled “The World Traveller”.

Time: 7.30pm Venue: Harrison Room, All Saints’ Church. All welcome. Visitors: £3.

From Jennifer Kennington, Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society

Christmas lights THE POPULAR Rothley Christmas lights switch on event will take place this year on Thursday November 26 at 5.45pm.

“Everyone is looking forward to an amazing evening when the lights will be switched on and the village will come to life.

“In addition to the Rothley School choir singing and all the shops being open, there will be stalls, entertainment, funfair rides, an array of food and drink and the chance to meet friends and raise money for local charities” said Tim Jackson.

The event is organised by Rothley churches, shopkeepers, the Parish Council and village organisations.

For further information or if you would like to take part in any way, please contact Tim Jackson on 07720 458626 or Simon Payne-Mivshuk on 0116 2301550.

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Club news ON A somewhat disappointingly cold and wet afternoon, on Monday September 14, a sizeable number of members and visitors came into the warm with their goodies for sale for our Harvest Bring and Buy tables.

There were some mouth-watering pastry offerings, together with jams and cakes and, fresh from the garden, appeared a variety of fruit and vegetables enticingly displayed in various baskets etc.

However, before we set about selling the produce we decided to relax and enjoy our speaker Mr Andrew Parsons, telling us about “Farming with Wildlife” He informed us that “Acorn Farm” in Sutton on Trent had belonged to his family since his grandfather had come as a child in the 1880s and who was brought up by an aunt and uncle who lived in the village. He then married a local girl in 1912 and was tenant of “Woodbine Farm” containing 30 acres. The farm grew in size, as well as the family consisting of seven children.

By the mid-1950s Andrew’s father and his uncle went into partnership, but unfortunately this broke down and the farm was split up. However, in due time the size of the farm increased back to its original size and flourished with acres of ground supporting both considerable herds of cattle and flocks of sheep. Further acreage lent itself to arable farming and in this state care and attention was given to the access and support of various wild birds, animals and insects by careful planning of the working of the fields and hedgerows.

Andrew is the third generation and now works part-time managing Acorn Farm visits, as well as running a successful photographic business. During his talk we were delighted to see lots of his photographic work displaying well known birds and animals together with quite a few lesser known; all in perfectly natural settings.

There was a very appreciative response from his audience with oohs and aarhs and laughter. A truly delightful talk.

In keeping with the happy atmosphere, we then listened to a delightful poem “written and spoken with a Yorkshire accent!” by our resident Poet, Mrs Margaret Hooper.

Finally we achieved a very successful selling of the produce and this was followed by tea and cakes. The yummy cakes were supplied this month by Mrs Heather Tighe and Mrs Maja Tompkins all of which disappeared without difficulty and brought about the end of a very lovely afternoon!

In October the members once again welcomed our old friend Mr Derek Holloway, for the fifth time. On this occasion he spoke about “Introducing Charles Darwin”.

He was thanked for his very informative and quite light hearted presentation and invited to return in the future with another subject.

To conclude the afternoon, the membership enjoyed a treat of ice creams and cakes in celebration of Ann Farndon’s Birthday and forthcoming 40th wedding anniversary.

Our next meeting will be on Monday November 9 when our speaker will be Mr Roy Wood telling us “The Secrets of the Rich” For further information please ring 0116 2363467 From Ann Farndon, the Monday Club, Cropston, Thurcaston, Anstey & Rothley

Santa tours village SANTA’S SOAR Valley Tour will once again be visiting Rothley this year.

Organised by Soar Valley Rotary Club he will visit Rothley on Saturday Dec 12 in the Rothley Co-op car park (time to be confirmed), Sunday Dec 13 in the Rothley Red Lion car park from noon until 6pm and Friday, Dec 18 in the Mountsorrel Lane & Templar Way area from 6-8pm As usual Santa will be greeting families from his sleigh which will be drawn by a vehicle kindly loaned by Loughborough Kia, whist Soar Valley Rotarians will be collecting for Rotary charities.

A Rotary spokesman said: “All the money raised goes to help good causes and to date the Club has donated over £200,000 for local charities large and small. Charities which have benefited include LOROS, Rainbows, Macmillan, Prostaid, Age UK and the Air Ambulance and we have helped young people through Wishes 4 Kids and Rotary Youth Exchange. We also responded to international emergencies with disaster boxes and support Rotary’s drive to rid the world of polio ‘End Polio’.”

Recent grants include the Sorrel Youth Café in Mountsorrel and the Carl Gunns Community Gym in Birstall.

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Fastest lap time EX-KART CHAMPION George Line from Thurcaston raced through the field from 23rd on the grid to finish seventh at a Mazda Super Cup race in Wiltshire.

Driving his Mazda MX5, George had qualified on pole position but was demoted to 23rd due to a racing misdemeanour. During the race George set a new lap record by 2.7 seconds.

George is supported by CMS Sepcor of Coalville and run by step-dad Robin Langford who competed in motorsport in the 1960s and 70s with Langrop of Anstey.

Despite the setback of this race he holds fourth place in the championship, only six points behind the leader.

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WI news AT OUR September meeting we enjoyed a talk and demonstration called “Defence Dogs”.

Our speaker was Adam Kempsey. He was accompanied by his colleague Ciaron and a lovely Springer Spaniel called Quinn, an arms and explosives search dog.

All are from the “Defence Animal Centre” at the R.A.V.C Melton. Adam told us of how the centre operates and the work it does. He then answered a multitude of questions from members.

Quinn is nine years old and has completed four tours of duty in Afghanistan.

He is now part of the dog training team, but will be retiring soon. Ciaron then put him through his paces.

This was a highly enjoyable and informative talk, and rest assured, Quinn certainly had many admirers!

At our October meeting Ian Rogerson gave a talk and demonstration entitled: “Talking Turkey”.

Ian who is now retired, was a butcher for 60 years. He told us the bird has been in this country since the thirteenth century, but was very different to the one we know nowadays. A different shape and tasting like a game bird, it was eaten only by the very wealthy.

Since the 1980’s the turkey has been bred to become more versatile. It now has a wider back and a larger breast which provides the more popular white meat. These days turkey crowns, legs and mince are very popular, but even into the 1950’s, turkey was still considered a luxury item, and was only eaten at Christmas.

After the talk Ian answered members’ questions and then we all tucked into a turkey cob. A very enjoyable evening.

Our next meeting is the A.G.M. which will be held on Thursday November 5.

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Concert by candlelight MEDEA BINDEWALD and her harpsichord return to Rothley Parish Church for a special concert on Saturday December 19, 2015, starting at 7.30pm.

The performance will introduce the quartet, Vermilion, featuring Soprano Olivia Bell, Nicolette Moonen-Violin, Susanna Pell-Viola da Gamba and Medea Bindewald-Harpsichord. The programme will feature music from the baroque era, and be set in the atmospheric surroundings of Rothley Parish Church entirely lit by candlelight.

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To complete the sense of occasion just before Christmas, tickets at £10 (£8 Seniors and Students) include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

Tickets are on sale in Rothley Village at the Dolce & Verde Coffee Shop in Woodgate, or by telephone and post from Charles Poole, 15 Curzon Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4AE, telephone 0116 267 3435, from whom more information is available.

Cheques should made payable to Rothley Parish Church. Parking for the concert is available at Victoria Mills, Fowke Street, LE7 7PJ, by kind permission of Mr Barrie Pook.

The concert is the fourth event in the special Quarter Days programme associated with Rothley Parish Church tower repair project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Film shows A SEASON of film shows at the Rothley Centre has been organised by Rothley Community library volunteers.

The first film ‘What we did on our Holiday’ was shown on Friday October 23 and attracted an audience of 60 people.

Forthcoming films are: Some Like it Hot : Friday Nov 20, 2pm Miracle on 34th Street : Friday Dec 18, 2pm The Titfield Thunderbolt : Friday Jan 15, 2pm Up : Friday Feb 19, 2pm Zorba the Greek : Friday, Mar 18, 2pm

Admission is £2, refreshments are available, and there is a raffle.

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Golf day for Rothley charity A ROTHLEY charity has benefited from a fundraising golf match.

Newman Gauge Design, specialists in commercial interior design for the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors joined forces with The Little Britain Pub Company to raise £3000 and counting for Alex’s Wish.

Celebrating twenty years in business and the completion of two pub refurbishments for The Little Britain Pub Company in Rothley and more recently The Crown in Dalby, Newman Gauge wanted to collaborate with the independent pub operators to give something back to the local community and called upon their contacts in the pub and leisure sector to raise money for Alex’s Wish.

“The idea to raise money for Alex’s Wish, like all great ideas came up in the pub over a pint with Mike and Ben at The Blue Bell Inn” explains Brian Gauge, Director, Newman Gauge. “We were discussing Newman Gauge’s twenty year anniversary and the fourth project completion for Little Britain Pub Co, which is when we decided to host a joint celebratory event and raise money for a local charity.”

Alex’s Wish is a charity set-up in Rothley by Emma and Andy Hallam in 2012 after finding out their son Alex was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, with the sole aim to fund world-class science and clinical trials to bring about a cure or new treatments to help delay symptoms of this fatal genetic disorder.

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“Having worked together on two projects, we wanted to celebrate our achievements and put our efforts to a good cause and as we were in Rothley at the time, it made sense to stick to the good old rule of charity starts at home, which is how we chose Alex’s Wish” said Ben Moore, Director, Little Britain Pub Company.

The charity golf day held at Longcliffe Golf Club, Loughborough on Thursday September 10, followed by dinner and cheque presentation evening at The Blue Bell raised in excess of £3000 for the Rothley Charity.

Alex’s Wish has raised over £300,000 since the charity began and their aim to bring about new effective treatment to help delay the onset of symptoms in boys with Duchenne is gathering pace with almost £300,000 already invested in research into promising new treatments for the disease.

Emma Hallam, Mum and Director Alex’s Wish said: “We are incredibly grateful to Newman Gauge and The Little Britain Pub Company and all their guests today who have raised an incredible amount for our charity.

Without fundraising events and thoughtful companies like these we would never have been able to donate such large sums of money into new research and I hope that more events like the Golf Day will help us succeed in reaching our £1 million fundraising target to fund even more research.”

Salty’s in Syston SALTY’S IN Syston is a vintage style retail shop, a café and tea room and on Saturday nights becomes a bistro entertaining diners with music performed by TV talent show winners Nick and Tina Salt, who own the business.

Nick said: “It is a very unique and different venue and we are getting busier every day.”

Nick and Tina have been professional entertainers for 35 years, winning Des O’Connor’s ITV talent show ‘Pot of Gold’ in the mid nineties.

They have lived in Mallorca for seven years performing in hotels before moving to America where they entertained on American cruise ships, returning to England two years ago.

Nick said: “Our passion outside of entertaining is me cooking and my wife’s fantastic ability for upcycling furniture, so we decided to open Salty’s”.

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