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Westfield lane plans CONTOVERSIAL PLANS for 175 new homes on Westfield Lane, Rothley, have been resubmitted, after they were refused by Charnwood Borough Council last summer. The council received objections to the plans from 2475 local residents. In July 2016 council officers recommended refusal and councillors voted unanimously to turn down the application. Developers David Wilson Homes have now resubmitted the plans and as this is within 12 months of the refusal, there are no planning application fees to pay. The Save Rothley Group campaigned Continued on page 2
School’s sponsored walk ROTHLEY CHURCH of England Primary School has raised £5,968 for local charity Alex’s Wish. The school invited all their children to take part in a sponsored walk which included a toddle for the youngest children, a 3 mile walk for key stage 1 and a 7 mile walk for key stage 2. Emma Hallam, founder and Director Pics: pupils from Rothley primary of Alex’s Wish spoke after the event school on their sponsored walk saying: “Alex’s Wish is named after my son, Alex, who was diagnosed with Duch- about ‘giving to others’ as part of their enne Muscular Dystrophy when he was Christian values at which they announced just 4 years old. Duchenne Muscular the grand total raised for Alex’s Wish. Dystrophy is a life limiting disease which Headteacher Fiona Riley said: “It has mainly affects boys and once Alex had been a pleasure to support Alex and been diagnosed I knew we had to do Alex’s Wish over the years. To see all something, and that’s why Alex’s Wish our children out on the toddle, a 3 mile was set-up. Alex would love for his local walk and 7 mile hike from muscles not to hurt and to work proper- Bradgate Park was lovely! We hope the ly and the only way that will happen is if money helps Alex’s Wish to get closer to we find a cure.” achieving its ambition of finding a cure She added: “Alex has been going to for this horrible disease.” Rothley Church of England Primary School since he was 4 years old and will be leaving this summer, they have been wonderfully supportive of him and adapting any events they hold to suit his needs. They asked if they could put this event on in Alex’s final year with them, which was a wonderful end to his time there. It was an incredible event, beautifully organised and a pleasure for both Alex and myself to be involved in. I would like to say a huge thank you to the Head Mrs Riley as well as all the teachers, parents and children for all their efforts and for raising such a staggering amount of money.” After the event, the school held a celebration assembly which was all
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THE COST of a day ticket from Birstall’s park and ride will increase from September 4. The price will rise from £3 to £3.50, the concessionary fare will rise from £1 to £1.50 and a group ticket – for a car and five people – will increase from £3.50 to £4. Those buying long term tickets will see large reductions in price: a 52 week ticket will drop from £420 to £320 and a 26 week ticket from £230 to £160. The park and ride service is provided jointly by Leicester City and Leicestershire County Council and receives an annual subsidy of £500,000.
Pic: the location of the proposed 175 new homes
integrates water through the development, which also enhances the biodiversity of the site In July 2016 the council’s reasons for refusing the planning application were: • the proposal lies in open countryside on a greenfield site and development cannot be permitted when there is sufficient planned provision for new homes within the Local Plan • the natural environment is unaccept-
ably harmed by the proposal’s impact on the countryside and the area of separation between Mountsorrel and Rothley, and also on its impact on a key gateway into Rothley. Readers can view and comment on the application on the planning explorer pages of the Charnwood website - application ref P/17/1542/2 To contact the Save Rothley group: saverothley@gmail.com
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against the proposal. Spokeswoman Vivienne Barratt-Peacock said: “The Save Rothley group are dismayed at the resubmission of the planning application for development of 175 houses off Westfield Lane. “This proposal would be greatly detrimental to the much-enjoyed area of conservation and outstanding natural beauty on Westfield Lane and The Ridings in Rothley. “Almost 2300 letters of objection to this scheme were received by Charnwood Borough Council in 2015-16. This was the greatest number ever recorded to any application and demonstrated the overwhelming strength of local opposition. “The proposal was comprehensively rejected by Charnwood Borough Council in July 2016 and the reasons for rejection were strongly backed up by the appropriate policies. The developer did not appeal following the decision and we cannot conceive of any reason why the application should be reconsidered. In order to avoid any further waste of public money, we urge Charnwood Borough Council to quickly reject this application.” The planning application states that the development will have: • a new vehicular access from Westfield Lane • a new emergency access off Breech Hedge • up to 40% of the dwellings are to be affordable housing • a structural tree belt around the western edge of the development • a landscape buffer along the eastern edge of the development to respect and maintain privacy and amenity of existing residents along Templar Way • a comprehensive green infrastructure strategy that integrates existing landscape features with new areas of public open space to local policy standards • a water attenuation strategy that
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Club celebrates as new pavilion opens CRICKET LEGEND Phil DeFreitas officially opened Rothley Park Cricket Club’s new pavilion at a special event in July. The former Leicestershire and England all-rounder joined invited guests and past players to enjoy a pleasant day’s cricket against Loughborough Town. The new pavilion, built with the help of a £65,000 ‘Inspired Facilities Grant’ from Sport England and the National Lottery, replaced the old former Bradgate Park Tea Room pavilion that had stood on the same spot for over 50 years. The match against Loughborough Town saw Loughborough win the toss and put Rothley in to bat. Rothley scored 219 in their 50 overs. Richard Williams hit a useful 40 runs and DeFreitas, fell just short of his half century with 48 runs at a time when Rothley were look-
Pic: (top) the new pavilion; (right) Phil DeFreitas cuts the ribbon; (left) Steve Thomason at the bar inside the new pavilion
be entertaining us with cricket stories of a local and national interest. Further details and to book can be found on the club website at www.rothleyparkcc.co.uk 2017 is the bi-centenary of the first recorded cricket match with a Rothley team, it was 1817 where a Leicester New Club beat a combined Rothley and Thurcaston side by 133 runs. To mark the 200th anniversary a specially written book has been published, copies available at www.rothleyparkcc.co.uk
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ing unlikely to even reach 200. In reply, Loughborough Town collapsed early on losing 5 wickets for 56 runs in the first few overs, but a 62 not out from Saddington rescued Town from what could have been a big defeat. For Rothley, O’Brien and Welch took 3 wickets a piece, but the win was all due to Nitesh Kumar. With 3 overs left and 3 wickets still to get he took two wickets in two balls and the last wicket on the last ball of the penultimate over. On Friday October 13 the club is holding its annual dinner at Beedles Lake Golf Club where special guests will
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New Rothley care home A NEW care home in Rothley will open at the end of this year. ‘Mountview’ will be operated by Ideal Carehomes and will provide a home for 66 people. Located at 1093 Loughborough Road, the new residential and dementia care home was visited by Charnwood MP Edward Argar in August. He took part in a topping out ceremony – laying the last roof to to mark the external build as complete. The home will benefit from advanced design features and environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects such as ground source heat pumps, underfloor heating and LED lighting. There will be several communal areas within the home including a cinema, coffee shop and hair salon.
Mr Argar said: “How we prepare for old age, and as a society how we address the needs of an ageing population, are more important than ever, so it was a great pleasure to carry out the ‘topping out’ ceremony at Mountview in Rothley. Not only will this impressive new development provide accommodation and care for many older people in our community, but it also brings new jobs and represents a significant investment in Charnwood.” Before the home opens there will be a public open day where local residents will be invited to tour the building and reserve rooms.
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Pics: (top) Edward Agar MP and Paul Farmer, Managing Director of Ideal Carehomes, place the last tile at the topping out ceremony at Mountview carehome; (left) how the new home will look
Join a scheme to help your neighbours THE ROTHLEY Good Neighbours Scheme (GNS) is a new group that aims to improve the quality of life of the more vulnerable people in the area. The scheme aims to link people in the community who are in particular need with local volunteers who are willing to help. Volunteers can provide help in a wide range of ways including: • lifts for GP and hospital appointments or shopping • visiting and befriending • gardening • dog walking, pet care • computer support • latter writing and form filling • minor DIY repairs • collecting prescriptions • being a phone co-ordinator to take calls to match requests with volunteers. The Rothley GNS if appeal-
ing for anyone who has the skills and some time to offer to volunteer to contact them: • email rothleygns@gmail.com • call/text 07518 318206 • speak to one of the organising group: Claire
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Cole, David Herd, Steve Mitchell, Denise Herd, Nita Armstrong, Ralph Goodwin, Beryl Goodwin or David Lloyd. THURCASTON & Cropston Good Neighbours Scheme was launched 16 months ago with the aim to improve the quality of life for the more vulnerable members of our community. The scheme is organised and run by volunteers who offer their time to help support others with a wide range of tasks and activities. Spokesman Keith Pyne said: “Over the past 16 months we have been providing transport for doctors, hospital and dental appointments, visiting and befriending residents, taking them shopping, retuning televisions, prescription collection, gardening and making simple telephone calls to neighbours who are semihouse bound and have no regular contact, and much more. We are not able to ar-
range immediate transport but given a reasonable amount of time we are usually able to help. “The past 16 months has been a voyage of discovery identifying the problems of living in Cropston and Thurcaston. We have discovered neighbours who really do need help but we know there must be more people within our villages who would benefit from our support.” The group have arranged a meeting for Monday September 4 at 7.00pm in the Parish Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston. Keith said: “Existing volunteers will be there and we are actively looking for new volunteers. This is an opportunity for people to put forward their views regarding what would be of benefit within the scheme in the future and then, importantly, helping to make it happen. “Remember a five minute call to a neighbour costs very little but means a lot to a recipient who feels neglected and awfully alone. It can have a huge impact and is easily done from the warmth of your home. “In addition, as a volunteer the people you meet can enrich your life. There can be few people who have not heard of the horse “Burrow Hill Lad”, the famous Gold Cup winner. His owner who is 90+ lives among us and was met whilst being helped with his shopping. His life story is well worth reading!” Call 07435 265397 or email: help@thurcastoncropston-gns.org
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Colourful weekend on the garden trail THE LAST weekend in June saw a number of gardens in the parish of Thurcaston and Cropston open their gates once again to the visiting public. This successful annual event raised just over £2400 to be shared between Air Ambulance and the Thurcaston and Cropston Good Neighbour Scheme. Eighteen gardens were open and garden owners were on hand to welcome their visitors. As always there was a very varied mix of gardens on view; large and small, formal and relaxed, some with water features, vegetable plots, and even a wildlife garden. There were also lots of activities on offer; a string quartet to enjoy, pond dipping, wildlife quiz, and children’s football. Several gardens sold refreshments and had plants for sale. The Pink Flamingo ice cream parlour did a roaring trade as visitors enjoyed the sunny weather. A spokesman said: “Were you one of our visitors? If so, thank you for coming and helping us raise such a brilliant total for our chosen charities. Thank you also for your lovely comments and encouragement. We loved seeing you all. Hope to see you next year and if you were inspired by this year’s gardens and feel you might be interested in opening your garden, please get in touch: linda@tcog.org.uk”
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YOUR SAY... Noticeboard all details printed free Coffee Shop Rothley Methodist, Howe Lane Every Tuesday morning, 1011.30am Come rain or shine Now open : Book exchange Everyone welcome Tea, coffee, biscuits, toasted tea cake Proceeds for the Methodist Church
While the summer may have arrived (although judging be some of the weather in recent weeks you wouldn't always know it!), the work still goes on, and it was a great pleasure a few weeks ago to take part in a ‘topping out’ ceremony, at the site of a brand new residential and dementia care home, Mountview, just outside Rothley. Mountview, which will be operated by Ideal Carehomes, is due to open at the end of this year and will provide a home for 66 older people. In order to carry out the ceremony it was on with the high-vis and hard hat to climb up the scaffolding to the roof with Ideal Carehomes Managing Director, Paul Farmer, to officially lay the last tile and mark the external build as complete, before touring the building and discussing his plans for the home and how it will benefit the local Rothley community. How we prepare for our old age, and as a society how we address the needs of an ageing population, are more important than ever, so it was a great pleasure to carry out the 'topping out' ceremony - not only will this new development provide accommodation and care for many older people in our community, but it also brings new jobs and represents a significant investment in Charnwood. I also enjoyed a very pleasant evening with the members of Rothley Church Men's Group, and the local Rotary Club, at Rothley Court Hotel at the end of July to speak to them about current political issues, both national and local, and to take questions on a wide range of topics. I am very grateful for the extremely warm and hospitable welcome I received, and as well as being great fun it was a very interesting evening - I look forward to returning in the future to continue the discussion! I look forward to seeing many of you in the village in the course of the summer, and in the meantime wish you a very pleasant, and hopefully sunnier, summer! Edward Argar MP Member of Parliament for Charnwood
Meet Monday & Friday nights, 6.15 for 6.30 run Birstall School Lane playing fields – showers & toilets available We also meet on a Wednesday night at Sibson Road car park at 6.15pm for 6.30pm run Speed work sessions also available on Wednesdays for those wanting to improve Contact Deryk on dwoods1@sky.com or Bob 07927 346640 www.birstallrc.org.uk
Coffee Morning Saturday 16th September 1012noon Birstall Methodist Church, Wanlip Lane, LE4 4JS The Bark Foundation In support of HOTPEC Orphanage, Cameroon The Bark Foundation
Table Top Sale Saturday 23rd September, 1012noon Birstall Methodist Church, Wanlip
Attention all small business and craft stall owners. Birstall Highcliffe Primary School PTA are excited to announce we will be holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday 17th December between 2-5pm. As well as stalls, there will be a spectacular Santa's grotto, festive refreshments, and crafts and entertainment for the children to enjoy and allow the parents a bit of child free shopping time! We are looking for people who would like to have a stall to get in touch with us - we hope to make this a truly festive and fabulous event for the whole community and to do this would love to fill our hall with wonderful wares, so if you'd like to be a part of it then please email highcliffepta@outlook.com for further information
Saturday 21st October 10am to 12 noon
A Very Special Coffee Morning in the community area of St. James Church, Church Hill, Birstall. In addition to the coffee and cakes there will be a raffle, and a sale of new (and good as new), clothes, jewellery, hats, scarves, shoes and handbags. Proceeds of the morning will be for the Leicester children's Holiday Centre in Mablethorpe. Come early to bag a bargain, and stay late to enjoy yourself! Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK
Annual Coffee Morning and Sale
4th & 5th November –at the Village Hall, Birstall Road, Leicester, LE4 4DH. Open 9.30am-5.00pm Sat & Sun. Free admission, wheelchair access, refreshments, free parking to the rear of the village hall. www.badas.co.uk
The Rothley Centre Saturday October 28, 10am to 12 Stalls will include Cakes * Books * Bric a Brac * Gifts * Plants * New Toys * Phoenix Cards * Handicrafts * Tombola and Raffle. Entrance will be £1 to include Coffee/ Tea and biscuits. Come along and get some early Christmas Presents Everyone is welcome. All money raised will be used in Breast Cancer Research at Leicester University/Hospitals
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Apple Pressing (collecting apples 25th – 29th Sept) Try pressing your own apple juice Crafts & activities for children Coffee Shop open
Film Presentations Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council "Light between Oceans"
products first saw the light of day in our City and County. The talk will be in the Village Hall and will start at 7:30pm. The evening is free for History Group members, visitors tickets are £2. Tickets and further information from Sandra Moore – 0116 236 3739 or sandraemoore@sky.com Belgrave Cemetery (Off Red Hill Way)
Heritage Open Day Sunday 10th September 10am3pm Guided Walks at 11am and 2pm Sturdy footwear advisable Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Cemetery Records & Refreshments available.
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September 8, 132 mins This romantic period drama, starring Michael Fassbender, tells the story of a wonderful romance between a lighthouse keeper and his vibrant young wife. They rescue and adopt an infant girl adrift at sea. Years later, however, the couple discovers the child's true parentage and are faced with the moral dilemma of their actions. "Sully: Miracle on the Hudson" October 13, 96 mins This biographical drama is directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. Starring Tom Hanks as the American pilot, Sullenberger, the film follows the emergency landing on the Hudson River, saving 155 passengers and crew. The subsequent publicity and investigation accuse Sully of unnecessarily ditching the aircraft. Will he be found guilty of pilot error or did birds cause not one but both engines to fail? "Lion" will be shown on November 10. Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Film tickets will cost £5 which will include refreshments and a lucky prize draw during the interval. Advance tickets may be purchased via the parish office –0116 236 7626 or at the door.
Barkby Local History Group Our next event will be on Wednesday 20th September, when Brian Johnson will talk on the subject of ‘Made in Leicester’. Brian will be revealing just how many of today’s well-known companies and
All are Welcome For further information visit www.cemeteryfriends.com alternatively www.friendsofbelgravecemetery.o rg.uk St. James Monday Group
An Evening with Sandra Moore a performance storyteller, who uses costume, lighting and music to create the atmosphere for her storytelling. This evening she will be 'raising the spirit' of a Miss Elizabeth Goodwin, late Head Teacher of Belgrave Church School, who will tell us of some of her neighbours who are now at rest in Belgrave Cemetery, which will include, among others, the story of the man who sang in his own grave! This promises to be a fascinating and interesting evening and you will be very welcome to join us Monday 11th September at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall (at the bottom of School Lane)
The 663 Ensemble & Friends warmly invite you to St James Parish Church, Birstall on Saturday, September 23rd, 10am-12noon when we are entertaining in 'Palm Court' style at a
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Christmas Festival Crafts & Table Tops Friday 24th November. 2pm – 6pm Saturday 25th November. 10am – 2pm Tables @ £10 each Contact: 0116 2671181 Rothley Heritage Trust Presents
“Camille Saint-Saëns” His Life And Music By Barry Collett Saturday October 28th 2017 10.30-16.30 The Old School Rooms, School St, Rothley He was a leading composer of the day, a brilliant pianist, organist and orchestrator and also excelled at poetry, botany and a world traveller much concerned with ‘green’ issues. His music is wonderful and today we will enjoy his prolific output in almost every form of music. Course Fee £8 (includes morning and afternoon refreshments) Early Enrolment By Post Essential Cheques payable to The Rothley Heritage Trust and sent to Brenda Sutherland, 4 North St., Rothley, Leicester LE7 7NN. Please include name(s), address, ‘phone number and e-mail (if applicable) so that
details of the day can be sent to you. Further information from Marion Vincent 0116 2375156 vincent.mbe82@yahoo.co.uk The Rothley Heritage Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1145397 Rothley And Birstall Birdwatching Club
Speyside-A Place For All Seasons by Richard Pegler Richard is a keen amateur wildlife photographer and has been visiting Speyside for birds once or twice a year since 2010. He has come to know the area very well and leads small groups for the local Birdwatching and Wildlife Club. This talk will feature some of his favourite birding places on Speyside and the surrounding areas and the birds and other wildlife you can expect to see. There will also be some handy travel ‘hints and tips’ from his store of knowledge. Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 7.30pm Thornton Reservoir-My Local Patch by Andy Smith Andy is a keen birdwatcher and Ringer and enjoys all forms of natural history, especially cetaceans. Thornton Reservoir is on his doorstep so anything unusual in the area Andy is sure to know about it, if not being the one to find the rarity. This is a lovely spot with a great walk around the whole of the reservoir. Tuesday 14th November 2017 at 7.30pm The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley
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Charity Bridge Drive organised by Loughborough Lions Club will be held at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley on Wednesday 8th November 2016 at 1.30pm with afternoon tea provided at a cost of £6 per person. To book a table please contact Jackie on 0116 2303317 or email: brianjackie.popple@ntlworld.com Centre Stage Friday September 29th, 7.30pm
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Saturday 23rd September 2017, 7.30pm Conducted by Nic Fallowfield, performing a celebration of classical works including: CPE Bach, Symphony in D; Mozart, Flute Concerto No1. (performed by Timothy Taylorson); Gluck, Dance of the Furies and Dance of the Blessed Spirits; Schubert, Symphony No.5.
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The Trustees of the Charity invite those under age 25 years who are attending or have attended the Richard Hill School to apply for a Grant to assist with educational activities (including social and physical training) not otherwise provided by the Local Authority.
Grants have provided financial assistance towards: Training Course expenses: fees, accommodation, travel, equipment etc School Trip to Gambia Diploma in Legal Practice University Expenses Further Education Drama Course Masters Degree in Civil Engineering Music Lessons Computer and software
Applications should be made to the Clerk, Mrs. Ann Stringer, email rhillcharitytrustees@hotmail.com or tel. 0116 234 0625. Final date for receipt of applications 31st Dec 2017 for consideration in Jan 2018. Grants ranging from £100 to £1,000 will be awarded to applicants who meet the necessary criteria.
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Come & sing with choir DO YOU enjoy singing and want to meet new people? Rothley Gospel Choir are holding an open evening on Thursday September 7, 6:30-8pm at Rothley Primary School when you can come along and sing and meet choir members. Spokeswoman Carole Millward said: “We are a mixed group of people with a wide range of ages and backgrounds who all enjoy singing. Our choir is directed by Gregory Smith who runs several choirs in the city and has worked with the Rothley School Choir. Our practices are informal, you don't need to be able to read music and there are no auditions!” The choir was set up in August 2015 and has performed at a variety of venues, including the
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Curve and Bishop St Methodist Church and locally at Rothley School and community library. Carole added: “So if you want to have some fun, learn uplifting songs and make new friends please come along and join us at our open evening on September 7.”
The cost is £4 per session and open to everyone age 16+. For more details please see the facebook page or contact Kaine Management on 0116 261 6840 or info@kainemanagement.org.uk
Junior stylist finds Journey to better health & well being her dream job
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AN ARTICLE in the Rothley Post led a Rothley woman to better health and a new vocation. Gail Williams explains: “In late 2001 whist undergoing training as a midwife, I began to experience some pain and discomfort so after a consultation I was sent for an ultrasound where they discovered that I had a fairly large uterine growth. After what seemed a very long wait after blood tests etc I eventually was informed that it I was a benign growth. However the surgeons where not prepared to remove it at that time. My whole physical and emotional health was in serious decline. Having been off work for several weeks it was just before Christmas I received our usual copy of the Rothley Post through the letter box. “On the cover I was immediately drawn to an article about a local practitioner of Shiatsu etc who discovered the healing from traditional Chinese therapies with his own health and how it had changed the course of his own working life. I read the article and rang the therapist almost straight away for an appointment explaining to him that I just needed help to regain some emotional and physical stability to enable me to return to work until I could have surgery. “I went to see Martyn the week after Christmas. My first appointment he took a history and then made a plan of care. He decided to try acupuncture and Cranio Sacral Therapy. I was a novice on all things from this world of healing but I was so willing to give it try and quite desperate to regain my health. “After two of the five sessions of this healing I was up walking and ready to go back to work. In complete awe of
at Rothley salon A NEWLY qualified junior stylist at a Rothley salon has impressed her bosses with her attitude.
Pic: Gail Williams
what I had witnessed with my own health I knew that I had to experience more of this fascinating topic of healthcare by learning myself. It was so different to all that I had learnt and practised in my own career as a nurse/midwife. “Although the time from that first session is now 15 years it has not been wasted as I am just about to open my own clinic from my home. In many of those years I have studied various modalities of healing such as acupuncture, ear acupuncture, Shonishin for children, and many others keen to show that there is hope with these healing methods in ways other than we are used to with our westernised model of healthcare. To me my journey has come full circle thanks to the Rothley Post newspaper.” Gail’s new clinic is on Whatton Oaks. She can be contacted on 07377 881418. facebook gailsholistictherapies www.gailsholistictherapies.com
Rhea (18), from Rothley, works at Gavin Taylor Hair on Fowke Street. Gavin said: “After feeling like she didn’t want t be in hairdressing anymore working at another salon Rhea gave it one last try. Fortunately for us Rhea loved it and the environment we had created. Rhea has gone on to wow everyone with her attitude, commitment and most of all her confidence.” He added: “I feel very proud that Rhea is now a stylist because she represents what we stand for and value, Rhea is a testament to all young people wanting to make their way in this world.” Rhea said: “Qualifying and becoming a stylist means so much as it has always been my dream to be a hairdresser! Thanks to everyone at GTH I have finally achieved that as I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. I now can’t wait to see what the Pic: Junior stylist Rhea future holds.” To book an appointment with Rhea please call 0116 230 2071 or book online at www.gavintaylorhair.uk
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THE MAYOR of Charnwood was a special guest at a summer garden party held at the Cedar House care home in Rothley. Cllr Pauline Ranson spoke to residents and visitors at the event, which featured traditional stalls and games as well as Victoria sponge cake and flower arranging competition. Pics: (right)serving cakes are (left) Brenda Grant (Manager) and volunteer Sue Murphy; (top right) Mayor Pauline Ranson chats to visitors
NHW news & crime report Crime Report: Rothley get the contact number from a trusted In June there has been a report in source, such as yellow pages or a utility the Rowe-Leys Furlong area that a build- bill and not the person). ing site had been broken into with dam- Good news age caused to some of the machinery. There was an incident in Rothley There was an attempt to steal diesel were two males were seen in a building from a building site in the Loughborsite. The males were spotted near to ough Road area and items had been machinery on the site. The two males taken from a driveway in the Hickling then made off but were then located and Close area. arrested close to the site. There has also In July there has been one report of been a positive result from a burglary – an attempted burglary at a business in non dwelling in the Woodhouse Eaves the Woodgate area. The window was area where 4 persons have been arrestbroken setting the alarm off. Fortunately ed. no property was taken. Following a number of reports of There was one recorded theft of mothefts in the Woodhouse Eaves area two tor vehicle. The owner left the keys in persons have been arrested and then the vehicle while they attended a busibailed for further enquiries ness in the Victoria Mills area and the to be made vehicle was stolen. We’d like to meet you There have been three thefts from Please check the Leicesvans, all over night between the tershire policing 5th and the 6th July. These website for dates thefts occurred in the and venues for Woodfield Road, and our forth Hallfields Road areas. coming Beat Crime prevention surgeries. advice Should There have been you wish to reports in Leicesterspeak with shire of distraction any member of breaks this month. The the beat team suspect approaches the house listed below then holder claiming to be from the water please call 101 in the first board and states that dye has been instance or via email. placed in the water. The homeowner is PC4505 Leye Price, asked to run a tap and look for the Dedicated Neighbourhood colour change. During this the suspect Officer, PCSO 6524 Chris steals items belonging to the occupant. Kendall, Please also remember to check identiPCSO 6030 Craig Miller, fication of all callers visiting your proper- PS 2992 Rod Smart– Team ty. Verify who the callers says they are by Leader ringing the company (making sure you
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P/17/1679/2: 2 Plain Gate, Rothley – erection of orangery to rear of dwelling, erection of proposed side extension to house swimming pool with link to dwelling, alterations to front door and front elevation of garage, raised decked area to rear of dwelling P/17/1564/2: 23 Fowke Street, Rothley – proposed construction of 6 no. flats with associated access, parking, landscaping and groundworks following demolition of existing building P/17/1471/2: 34 The Rise, Rothley – erection of 1st floor side/rear extension to provide ensuite master bedroom and dressing room P/17/1577/2: 30 Howe Lane, Rothley – erection of two single storey extensions to rear of dwelling P/17/1505/2: 48 Swithland Lane, Rothley – two storey extension to side of detached house and single storey extensions to rear P/17/1400//2: 71 Swithland Lane, Rothley – erection of two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear, addition of new front entrance and porch to front, construction of detached garage to side and store to front of dwelling P/17/1288/2: Land adj 21 Cossington Lane, Rothley – erection of 2 detached dwellings with repositioned access, assoc. parking and garden areas P/17/1542/2: Land off Westfield Lane, Rothley – outline planning for up to 175 dwellings with assoc. works inc access arrangements for cars, pedestrians and cycling, drainage, public open space, landscaping, gardens P/17/1293/2: Land adj 2 Rectory Lane, Thurcaston – erection of detached dwelling P/17/1327/2: Orchard House, 35 Mill Road, Thurcaston – replacement of wooden framed windows with UPVC double glazed frame windows in the rear elevation and double glazed timber frame windows in the front elevation P/17/1693/2: 149 Station Road, Cropston – removal of existing roof and first floor within existing roof space. Construction of a new 1st floor with two storey projecting gables to the front elevation. Construction of a new double garage to the side/front of the existing house. Construction of a new orangery to the rear of the existing house
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CHILDREN FROM Rothley primary school threw themselves into a pirate themed stage musical at the end of the summer term. Year 6 children performed Pirates of the Currybean in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Palmer Tomkinson Centre in Birstall. Year 5 pupils acted as the choir for the performance, all dressed as pirates. A school spokeswoman said: “This opportunity allows the pupils to experience performing on a large, purpose built stage complete with professional lighting and sound. The seating allows all spectators to see the performance from their tiered seating.” One parent commented: All the children were wonderful and it was clear how much time and effort had gone in to making this a very professional performance. It was by far the best production that I have seen and I know how hard the staff and children must have worked to achieve this standard. What a wonderful way for the year 6 to being their time at Rothley to an end.”
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THE WORKERS’ Educational Association Rothley branch are offering the following courses starting September 2017. Art And The Word-C2337922 This course is inspired by the strong relationship between the written word in poetry and art. Students will develop their knowledge of specific poetry and their own favourites, and develop some thought-provoking artwork. Through the mediums of drawing, painting, printmaking and bookbinding, we will expand our skills to create some inspired artwork. A really exciting course. Tutor: Anna Michalska-Tomajer. Fee £84.70 or Free if in receipt of an income related benefit. Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Mondays 1.00–3pm, 11 meetings from Monday 18th September 2017 Books And Crooks-C2337924 Crime Fiction has never been more various or popular. This course will trace its origins and history and examine its pleasures and variety. We will mainly concentrate on English crime fiction (though there will be one or two excur-
sions beyond these isles) and we will take a glance at how books are adapted for television and film. We will look at seven varied books in some detail and there will be plenty of time for you to share your enthusiasms. Tutor: John Florance Fee £53.90 or Free if in receipt of an income related benefit. Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Tuesdays 10–12noon. 7 meetings from Tuesday 19th September 2017 Creative Writing-C2338241 Everyone has a story to tell. This course will help you tell your own story. You’ll be writing stories, poems and memoir pieces. Friendly and supportive, there will be exercises and ideas to help you kickstart your writing and feedback on ways to develop it. You will also be encouraged to research possible outlets. Tutor: Maxine Linnell. Fee: £53.90 or Free if in receipt of an income related benefit. Venue: Rothley Community Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PS Date: Wednesdays 9.45-11.45am. 7 meetings from Wednesday 20th September 2017
Italian Art of the 20th Centuryc2337926 The 20th century saw some of the most exciting, challenging and powerful work in the history of art-and Italy was no exception. Explore the paintings of a range of artists including the pastoral landscapes of Giovanni Segantini, the mysteries of Giorgio de Chirico and the portraits of Modigliani. No experience needed. Tutor Janis Baker Fee £53.90 or Free if in receipt of an income related benefit. Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Wednesdays 7.15–9.15pm, 7 meetings from Wednesday 20th September 2017 Enrol on line at www.enrolonlinewea/online using the course reference by the course title or enrol by card at 0300 303 3464 MonFri 8-8 Sat 8-1 with course reference. Information contact: Marion Vincent 0116 2375156 or vincent.mbe82@yahoo.co.uk or send your enrolments to Jill Williams WEA Treasurer, 14 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7PR. Please make cheques payable to WEA Rothley Branch.
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THE LIBRARY’S been busy over with the Summer Reading Challenge, with over 108 children joining up - that’s quite a record!
Someone was worried the library might run out of books, but that didn't happen. There have also been crafts, puzzles, a village trail and picture quizzes in the library. In July, The Fishhouse Theatre production of Cloaks transformed the library into a theatre for one night – and what a transformation it was! The space opened up into a theatre for an audience of 40, and every ticket was sold. It was a great night, with laughter and tears, and most of the audience stayed on for Cloak Talk, a chance to tell the story of our favourite clothes. Those who were there will never see halterneck jumpsuits in the same way…The evening raised £130 for the library. Huge thanks to Fishhouse Theatre for bringing us the
show. And thanks to everyone who helped out, from preparations to clearing up afterwards. Cloaks will be on in Quorn in September. New books In July the library was able to buy new crime books, a favourite with library members. There has just been a delivery of 15 new children’s books. And In September/October there will be new memoirs and autobiographies. Come in and find new books by the counter. Events There’s lots to look forward to this autumn: another Race Night, after the success of last year’s, Film Club is back, and there are more live shows coming up… Race Night at the Rothley Centre. Friday, 29 September, £2 for adults, £1 for U18s. Doors open at 6.30, first race at 7.15. Bet on your favourite horse and you could win! Betting on genuine videoed races. A fantastic night last year - don’t miss it! Tickets available from the library, parish council office, Vista, The Woodies and Gavin Taylor Hair. Lots of raffle prizes to be won on the night. Supported and sponsored by local businesses. Storytime for Under 5s: Tuesday 5 and Friday 15 September, Tuesday 3 and Friday 20 October, 9.3010.15. Everyone is welcome. If you’d like to join the under 5s team, let us know. Computer Support Digital Champions: Thursday 7 and 21 September, 5 and 19 October. 10-12 In association with Age UK. Chess, Learn or Play, 7 and 14 September, 25pm: All abilities and ages welcome, from complete beginner to grand master. Book Group: Wednesday 27 September 7.158.15.The dogs and the wolves, by Irene Irène Némirovska. Ada grows up motherless in the Jewish pogroms of a Ukrainian city in the early years of the twentieth century. In the same city, Harry
revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara , Nicole Kidman. Live shows! The library has become a promoter for Live & Local, which brings touring shows to local venues, so here are more diary dates. Bookings at the library, or phone 07747 738939 or 07764941574. Friday November 10, 7pm Your Bard. Professor Nother is giving a talk about Shakespeare authorship in the function room at the Shakespeare pub – but he doesn’t believe the man from Stratford wrote those plays. That’s Will’s cue to kick the door off the hinges and defend his reputation. Come and meet the man himself and take the lid off a legend in your local. He’ll tell you all about his family, what it’s like on tour and the glory days at the Globe. Queen Elizabeth I, Christopher Marlowe and Ned Alleyn – you’ll meet them too. Intermingled with a few of his greatest hits - and maybe a sonnet or a song. And in January, we present Songbirds, with Kate Dimbleby (David’s daughter). Friday January 26, 7pm. What’s your song? Not your favourite song, but the one inside you that defines who you are? For years Kate Dimbleby has made shows about other people’s voices and stories – hiding behind the smooth sophistication of Peggy Lee, the bold blues of Bessie Smith, the fragile tones of Dory Previn. But Kate has always had another nagging voice in her head – what’s her true story, why is she not singing it and who are the people on that journey? So she started listening… from London to the forests of Canada, the streets of New York and Bristol, recording the sounds and people around her. All library events are run by volunteers and everyone is welcome. Some of them are Pay as you like – you choose what to contribute if you’d like to. For more information, go to the library, phone us on 0116 2376162 Find us on Facebook and Twitter, or visit our website www.rothleycommunitylibrary.co.uk
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Sinner, the cosseted son of a city financier, belongs to a very different world. Eventually, in search of a brighter future, Ada moves to Paris and makes a living painting scenes from the world she has left behind. Harry Sinner also comes to Paris to mingle in exclusive circles, until one day he buys two paintings which remind him of his past, and the course of Ada's life changes once more… Book group: Wednesday 1st November: Vintage by Maxine Linnell. ‘Vividly recreates the early sixties, while spinning a story which is right up to date. Read it to find out how the girls swap eras and what they found out about the differences between 1962 and today, and enjoy the suspense of wondering if they will ever get back to their own lives.’ With the presence of the author, by demand! Library Nights. Tuesday 5 September 7-8pm. Elizabeth Scott on using essential oils. Elizabeth will talk about essential oils covering what they are, why it is important to use certified pure therapeutic grade oils. She will include the different ways to use essential oils and some of the conditions they may be used to help with. This promises to be an informative talk about the potential of using a natural medicines cabinet. Film Talk 20 September 7pm - Logan (2017). Taking a look at the latest X-men film that explores the decline of Wolverine through the language of the Western genre. Logan/Wolverine as a gunfighter who has aged and lost his edge as nature and time take their toll on him. Talk, discussion and clips with Tim Neath. After the brilliant Race Night last September, the races are coming to the Rothley Centre again, on 29 September. Film Club is back! 20 October, 2pm, the Rothley Centre. Lion 2016. Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. 25 years later, with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a
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Special summer for Brownies & Guides IT’S BEEN an action packed summer for the Brownies and Guides of Thurcaston and Cropston, as Snowy Owl explains: The summer term often involves outdoor activities. The Guides collected wood and built their campfires. New recruits cooked sausages and beans but I think messages were muddled as they had brought 4 big tins of beans for only 4 small tummies. Old hands at ‘cook out’ were very adventurous preparing chicken stir fry with noodles and bringing fold up chairs to sit on in luxury. Toasted mallows and melted chocolatey items proved popular too. The Brownies were looking at Thurcaston liked no one had looked before. ‘How much is the cottage with the red door?’ the cottage was called Penny Cottage. ‘What animals are on the thatched roof?’ Answer ‘Chickens’ made from thatching reed and lots more similar questions. The village show will take place in early September but the girls followed the motto ‘Be prepared’ by completing show items this term such as ‘A painted pebble for a paperweight’ Early in the morning two old dears and their dogs were sprinkling large pebbles along the footpath between Thurcaston and Cropston known locally as Brooky Lane. (Those rucksacks and carrier bags were heavy!) In the evening the Brownies held a scavenger hunt along the footpath and in the fields looking for small items to match the alphabet letters; Ash leaf, Bark, C…and to look for pebbles to paint. The Guides were helping the leaders to collect the Barnados envelopes along Latimer Road, Caudle Close and Sandhambridge in Cropston and as they returned along Brooky Lane they too searched for pebbles. We learned later that £130 had been sent to Barnados; a worthwhile act of Community Service and thank you to the generous residents. County HQ had wanted to celebrate 100 years of Guiding in Leicestershire by asking girls all over the county, in the third week of June, to walk sections of the 100 mile Leicestershire Round. Consequently on a very, very hot evening our Brownies and Guides gathered at Hunt’s Hill car park of Bradgate Park. With stops to drink water, we struggled up Old John and then had a downhill trek to the Bradgate House Ruins and then
west along the banks of the River Lin to Newtown Linford car park where parents were waiting. Having been roasted by the hot sun, the following week we were shivering in the chilly air as the Brownies and their leaders completed the white course in Castle Hill starting near the chip shop in Beaumont Leys. Later the Guides arrived, Church, Thurcaston and sometimes at the nearby Richard Hill primary School. Brownies (age 7+) 6 to 7.15pm contact Louise Keran 07711-422350 please avoid office hours. Guides (age 10+) 7.15 to 8.30pm contact Christine Miranda 01162364293 Pics: the Hook a Duck game in progress with Guides Emily and Abigail Haag helping two of the Brownies, Amelia Pearce and Merryn Hand; starting the ascent of Old John on the Leicestershire Round.
with their dogs, and completed the course by themselves. Thanks to Leicestershire Orienteering club for installing the permanent courses. The cancer charity Macmillan had advertised a Dress up and Dance activity. So we dressed up and, led by Brown Owl, we tried some ballet movements and some line dancing, circling our lassoes with a ‘yee ha’. We used our hands for the hand jive, and just our feet for Irish dancing. The conga, can-can and the hokey-cokey featured too. The leaders and some of our girls had a hook a duck, plant and bric a brac stalls at All Saints Church Fete and at the Open Gardens and we have been able to donate £20 to the church and £71 to Macmillan. We undertook less energetic activities such as colouring pictures, painting those pebbles and decorating little boxes with decoupage; all tasks for the village show in early September. The term ended with presentations of badges for the Macmillan Dress Up and Dance and for the walk for the 100 years of Leicestershire Guiding. Finally, we battled with super soakers and water bombs on the school field for our Wet and Wild evening. We have spaces for more girls. We meet on Wednesday evenings, sometimes at the Harrison Room of All Saints Advertise in
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Enjoy the quack THE ANNUAL Rothley Duck Race in June attracted a large crowd and raised over £1,300 for a trio of charities.
Charity run in Rothley NEARLY 250 runners raised more than £1,000 for charity by joining a mile-long fun run to support the work of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).
The charities benefitting were The Jake McCarthy Foundation, Alex’s Wish and The Tilinanu Orphanage, the last of which also received a £50 bonus from The Nottingham after winning an eagerly competed duck race called The Robin Hood Challenge which saw the three organisations go bill-to-bill! Pic: Heather Graham, customer adviser at The Nottingham’s Rothley branch, enjoys the ‘quack’ at the annual Rothley Duck Race.
Joe’s Jog, now in its fourth year, took place before the Mattioli Woods Rothley 10k running event on Tuesday 13 June. It drew a record 248 participants, with families and children of all ages enjoying the chance to be part of the Rothley 10k evening. The race was opened by LCFC legend Alan Birchenall, who sounded the horn to set the racers off. Joe’s Jog was won by Ryan Elston, age 14, from Mountsorrel, in 5 minutes 18 seconds. Second place went to 12-year-old
Sean McCann, of Rothley, in 5 minutes 42 seconds, while third place was bagged by Samuel Pilbeam. First female was 13-year-old Elodie Marsh, from Thurcaston, in 5 minutes 50 seconds. Joe Humphries was 14 when he collapsed and died suddenly while out jogging near his Rothley home. He was a victim of SADS – sudden arrhythmic death syndrome – a heart condition which can strike anyone at any time, particularly otherwise fit and healthy young people. Since Joe’s death, his family and friends have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of SADS and sudden heart
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deaths. They set up the JHMT to provide free CPR training in schools, sports clubs and community groups, help fund community defibrillators and campaign for better understanding of SADS. The charity also runs the Inspire Awards, a small grants scheme that helps inspiring young people to fulfill their potential. Steve Humphries, chair of the JHMT, said: “This was, as ever, a fantastic event for families to run together over the mile distance, and we were blown away by the numbers – we had nearly double the number of runners we had last year. “We raised £1,100 towards the work of the Trust, which is a wonderful tribute to Joe. Sudden heart deaths like Joe’s aren’t inevitable, they’re preventable. If more people are CPR trained and more defibrillators are made available in public places, we can also make a difference to the shocking statistic that 12 young people aged 12-35 die in the UK each week from undiagnosed heart conditions like SADS. “Joe’s Jog is a great way to commemorate Joe in his home village, but it wouldn’t be possible without the selfless efforts of the Trust’s kind-hearted and talented volunteers, who are so willing to give up their precious time to help us organise this popular event.” The Mattioli Woods 10K race is hosted by Rothley & Soar Valley Lions and attracted over 700 runners. In its 32 year history it has raised more than £300,000 for local charities. The first man home in this years race was Oliver Matharu (36:02) and the first woman was Estelled Damant (40:19)
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Monday Club news THE MONDAY Club, Cropston and Thurcaston, enjoyed a warm summer afternoon on July 10 when members and guests gathered at the Blue Bell Inn, Rothley, for our annual strawberry tea. The staff at the Blue Bell were welcoming and attentive and we received excellent service. Once again, we were treated to a delicious array of scones with jam and clotted cream, together with juicy strawberries. Tea or coffee was in plentiful supply to quench our thirsts, and was much appreciated in view of the overall warmth of the day. The whole atmosphere was one of relaxation and camaraderie – a welcome pause from life’s daily round. The afternoon was rounded off with our customary raffle which achieved £51 for Club funds. Our thanks go to our Deputy Leader, Sue Wakerley, for having made the arrangements for the event. There was a large expectant crowd in August for a talk by Mrs Nisha Chandarana from “Home Instead” on the subject
of being alert for possible scams, whether they come via the post, through a telephone call or a computer message, or in some other way. Most of us tend to be trusting, and we may become more vulnerable as we get older, but if you are on your guard you are much less likely to become a victim. On September 11 we will be at our regular venue of the Schoolroom at Cropston Evangelical Free Church when our speaker will be Samantha Houghton, who will tell us “The Only Way is Up”, an inspirational and motivational talk. Samantha will also be bringing copies of the book she has written about the subject of her talk, as well as a selection of her jewellery for sale; and we will hold our usual sale of Harvest produce. As a complete contrast, our speaker on October 9 will be Clive Matthew, whose talk entitled “The Axeman” will inform us about the skill of hedge laying. Meetings start at 2.15pm – visitors are most welcome @ £3 per meeting. From the Monday Club Cropston and Thurcaston
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IN JULY a group from Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society took an evening walk around Loughborough with Lynne Dyer, an accredited Leicestershire guide and resident who gave us lots of interesting facts and stories about the town. We started outside the Public Library in Granby Street looking first at the façade of the Carnegie funded library built in 1903-5. Standing outside the newer section built in 1965 is a bronze statue of a boy extracting a thorn from his foot. This was a gift from Loughborough’s twin town - Epinal - in 1957. It disappeared one day in the 1980s and was later found in the River Ouse in Yorkshire. Crossing Granby Street car park where the cattle market was held and the selling ring floor still remains, past
Clarks dye works and down Old Bleach Yard to Wards End, we heard about the alabaster and bleach works once based in the area. Looking up in Devonshire Square above the length of discount store and shops is a mural, painted by Wei Ong in 2014, representing the town, its people and local landmarks.
Walking down Cattle Market and into Market Square the buildings take our attention. The Odeon cinema (formerly the Empire and the Essoldo) was built in 1914, later an Art Deco façade was added, tiled in Hathernware tiles. The NatWest bank is a fine example of the Gothic style with turrets and carvings. The Town Hall, built as the Corn Exchange in 1855, has a fine clock. If you stand beneath it, you can see that it is angled in a way that makes it visible from both ends of the town. The HSBC bank has a base made from polished Mountsorrel granite. On the corner, atop Lloyds Bank, is an allegorical female figure holding a scroll, sadly her other arm which used to hold a moneybag has dropped off sometime in the last few years! Finally in the Market Square the Marmite moment - you either love or hate the Sockman sculpture, created by Shona Kinloch in 1998, he represents the hosiery and knitwear industries that are part of Loughborough’s history. The take-home message from our walk must be: when walking around a town, look up and down and you’ll find many interesting memories of the past. Lynne writes a blog about Loughborough and her website includes some self-guided walks http://lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot. co.uk with much more detail than I have been able to include here. In lieu of a fee Lynne suggested that we made a donation to Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough, we collected £40 on the night, for which Rainbows expresses its thanks to Lynne and to the members of the Society who contributed. Indoor meetings resume on September 19 with a talk by Jess Jenkins entitled ‘Burning Passions – the local struggle for women’s suffrage’, at the Harrison Rooms, All Saints Church, Thurcaston at 7.30pm www.thurcastoncropstonhistory.org.uk
Aussies play at Rothley A GROUP of cricket loving Rotarians from Australia enjoyed playing a match at Rothley Park Cricket Club’s ground in July. The group are on a cricket playing tour of the UK, visiting Forfar, Glasgow, York, Essex and the New Forest for matches against fellow Rotarians. They belong to the Australian branch of the International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians (IFCR). Local Rotarian Eric Hill said: “The IFCR is not just
about playing cricket, but the fellowship that Rotary and cricket combine so uniquely. As a result of this wonderful Fellowship I have had the opportunity to play cricket in America, Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka and to be hosted by and offer hospitality to Rotarians from across the world.”
Supporting young people A TEENAGER who wants to share her sewing skills with the community, a budding digital artist and four talented young sportspeople are among the latest recipients of an Inspire Award. Callum Twelves, Tia Bhatt, Muhammad Ibraheem, Alma Unsudimi, Curtis Scothern and Daisy Platts have all received the awards – totalling £1,000 – handed out by Rothley charity the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT). Inspire Awards aim to help inspiring young people fulfill their ambitions by giving them small cash grants Simon Taylor, Inspire Awards project lead for the JHMT, said: “The drive and determination of all these young people
to succeed never ceases to amaze me. In some cases, they’ve overcome huge barriers to follow their goals – and in all cases, they’re incredibly deserving of the support we can offer. I applaud them all and very much look forward to hearing about their future achievements.” To find out more about the JHMT and the Inspire Awards, visit www.jhmt.org.uk
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The title of Nick’s talk was “Essential Summer Flowering Shrubs”. He used a selection of bright and well labelled pictures to accompany his commentary. Nick talked about many excellent shrubs, but made the point that whilst there are many new varieties of shrubs; some of the old, established shrubs are always worth considering. His favourites include Philadelphus (mock-orange), Viburnum, Denzia and Weigela which can enjoy sunny or semi shade positions. Many of these variety of shrubs also give a good scent. Nick challenged the audience with the occasional question; can you define semi shade? (up to 75% shade) and gave some very useful tips. • If it begins to flower before the beginning of June, prune after flowering! • Cut back hard, then cut back again
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Nick Hamilton, from Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland, our speaker, is a gardening consultant, garden and nursery owner of national repute. He was visiting the club for the first time. Barnsdale was made famous by Nick’s father, Geoff Hamilton, who presented the BBC Gardeners World programmes from Barnsdale in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, Barnsdale is an inspiring place to visit at any time of the year. It has Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens, and is teeming with great ideas. Nick has continued his father’s work, developing the gardens, nursery and consultation business to meet the challenges of current gardening.
Nick finished his talk with some beautiful rose illustrations, showing several of his favourites growing in the Barnsdale setting, and recommending some of the most well-known such as rosa banksiae, rosa noisette, and rosa Dublin Bay. His final picture was of that very famous pink rose Rosa Geoff Hamilton. Club Events – autumn 2017 The gardening club meets in the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall. New members and visitors are made most welcome. What’s more, it’s excellent value at only £3.00 per meeting. Wednesday 11th October, 7.45 pm – Woodland Gems – Andrew Ward Some of the outstanding plants for those shady places in every garden. Friday 13th October – Visit to Batsford Arboretum Entrance, coach and guided tour £22 Wednesday 8th November, 7.45 pm – Fruit Growing – Philip Aubury Preparation, planting, pruning, general maintenance and the best cultivars to try. For more information, please call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758
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