Rothley Post (128) January 2018

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Salon celebrates 60th A ROTHLEY hairdresser who has spent her career “making people feel special” celebrated the 60th anniversary of her salon with a party for customers and staff, old and new.

Rena Olding opened Julie’s on Woodgate on November 14, 1957 and sixty years later she welcomed guests to the salon to celebrate with tea, cakes and chat.

“I always wanted to be a hairdresser from the age of 10” said Rena, who continued styling well into her seventies and who now works behind the scenes. “I’ve got two very good stylists and I’m in contact with the salon every day” she said.

Rena arrived in Leicester in 1952 and worked at Joseph Johnson, a large high class department store as a senior stylist for five years.

Continued on page 2 Pic: Rena Olding (left) & (inset) the anniversary was another busy day in the salon

GCR museum setback PLANS FOR an £18million railway museum at the Leicester North station of the Great Central Railway have received a setback after £9million of lottery funding was withdrawn.

The Board of Trustees responsible for administering Heritage Lottery funding has informed the Great Central Railway (GCR) that it will not be supporting its plans for a new railway museum at Birstall.

In 2015 the board earmarked more than £9.5 million for the Main Line project, subject to a Stage two submission,which was being prepared.

But in December it announced that owing to concerns about the stage of the development of the project, and perceived delivery risks, it would not be providing the funding requested.

GCR’s Managing Director Michael Gough said: “We were genuinely astonished to hear the news about the HLF’s decision on our round two funding and I have to question their rationale. Since joining the GCR I have been highly impressed by the support that the project had from the City Mayor and his team and I was confident that the strength of our combined proposal would be a winning solution.

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“In 1957 the opportunity to start my own business in Rothley arose – I was very fortunate to have clients not only from Rothley but also many other parts of Leicestershire” she said.

In 1960 Rena had the salon enlarged.

“It was very modern for those times as there were no cubicles but half moon positions that gave slight privacy but made it feel more open.

“Hairdressing has changed over the years – most people come every six weeks now, in the old days it was weekly, and now clients prefer a natural look. I remember when perms needed to last six months and cost a whole week’s wages.”

She added: “In my view a person’s face is a picture, and the frame should enhance the picture, you should style to suit the face. Good cutting is essential, Museum continued from page 1 and making people feel special.”

“Our proposal to the HLF consisted of, Looking back on her sixty years in as requested by them in October 2017, a Rothley, Rena says: “I’ve just loved it – comprehensive strategy and action plan it’s so nice restyling hair and making from the city council, and a detailed people feel they’ve had a change and they come out of the salon feeling happi- business plan from the railway. Taken together this provided an approach that er.” had almost zero risk.

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Leicester’s City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “We are obviously very disappointed, but this is not the end of the project. We remain committed to it, and the challenge now is for us to find a Plan B and an alternative source of finance.

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Since 2011 Leicester has been awarded just over £9 million from the HLF, compared to £25.5 million to Nottingham, almost £18 million to Lincoln and just over £13 million to Derby.

The Main Line project is a partnership between the Great Central Railway, the National Railway Museum and Leicester City Council. Located alongside the Leicester North terminus of GCR, just off Red Hill Circle, the visitor attraction was due to open in 2021.

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Crowds at lights switch on event VILLAGERS TURNED out in numbers for the Rothley Christmas lights switch on event, marking the start of the festive season.

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Shops and business stayed open and there were stalls and fun fair rides. Performances by Rothley school choir and Rothley Gospel Choir entertained the crowds.

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CP ACCOUNTANCY Ltd in Rothley has recently appointed Teigan Shearer to the post of Apprentice Accounting Technician.

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CLIENTS WERE treated to cupcakes and free flowing Prosecco, when a Rothley hairdressing salon celebrated its third birthday on November 10.

Staff at Gavin Taylor Hair on Fowke Street wore posh frocks and dicky bows to help create the party atmosphere.

Gavin Taylor said: “It’s been a massive journey for us in

these three short years – several businesses started, blessed with two beautiful daughters, an incredible wife and the best team around me.

“I’d like to thank my wife Jane as she has supported and stood by me whatever, my team without whom we have nothing and the Rothley community – long may it continue.”

Pic: Celebrating: Gavin Taylor with salon staff

Local road closure WORK TO replace an old water mains will cause road closures in Cropston near Bradgate Park.

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replacing 7km of water mains running from Hallgates in Cropston to Gilroes in Anstey.

In November & December Bradgate Road was closed.

The next phase starts in early January 2018 on Roecliffe Road and will also require a road closure for around five weeks.

In mid-February 2018 Severn Trent will continue from the Badgers Sett Pub in Cropston up along Cropston Road, behind the Co-op in Anstey, along Leicester Road for a short length and then

down Gorse Hill to the A46. “This will likely take us up until April and we plan to do these sections under traffic light management” said a Severn Trent spokesman. They added “We’ll do our upmost to minimise disruption, but due to the scale and nature of the work, at times we may cause some disruption to traffic and people who live in the area.”

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Teigan explained the reasons for applying for a position at CP Accountancy: “I was looking for a small and growing local Pic: Teigan accountants where I Shearer could get valuable support and training and be part of a successful team environment. I definitely made the right decision to join CP Accountancy and I look forward to contributing with the team in the future and to meeting many of the loyal clients we have”.

Teigan is currently studying Level 2 Accountancy at Loughborough College one day a week.

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Rothley school Christmas THE CHILDREN of Rothley C of E Primary Academy have all enjoyed a very busy December and lead up to Christmas.

There were Christmas services and Nativity plays for parents both in school and at Rothley Parish Church.

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Beaver Scouts visit Rothley food bank days” Rahul -“they ask how many children you have” Will R - “the food bank helps poor people that can’t go to the supermarket” Fleur - “we tried acting out how it might feel like” Dexter – “we helped them” The Beaver Scouts have now earned their Community Impact Badge

IN 2017 the Beaver Scouts of the 77th Leicester (Bradgate) Scout Group collected non-perishable food items to donate to the Soar Valley Community Food Project who operate the food bank based at Rothley Baptist Church.

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Organised by the Borough Council, the awards recognise high-quality building design in the borough and the excellence of the work of building owners, agents and contractors.

9 Station Road was Highly Commended - it is a large attractive Grade II listed property dating from the eighteenth century with some later additions. It is constructed in red brick with a Swithland slate roof. The owners wished to improve the kitchen and dining arrangement and this included a single storey extension to the rear.

The commendation stated: ”A brave decision was taken to build the new curved extension out of copper to reflect the curve of an existing section of the building at the rear. The simple design of the extension in combination with the quality of materials has resulted in a high standard of finish which enhances the

strong architectural style of the existing building and yet allows the extension to be read as a modern addition. The extension looks very contemporary as well as becoming an integral part of the context.”

The winning designs were Loughborough Endowed Schools Preparatory School and Roecliffe Hall in Woodhouse Eaves.

The Charnwood Design Awards encourage and recognise high standards of design in the built environment and demonstrate how the Council’s vision for high-quality design, as set out in the Core Strategy which guides development in Charnwood, is being met.

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A PROPERTY on Station Road, Cropston was Highly Commended at the 2017 Charnwood Design Awards.

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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 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, or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

Reach out No doubt about it. We have been very lucky with the relatively mild weather up to mid-November in this area, but since then, we seem to have had a real winter spell!

I wonder when we are tucked up in our cosy houses or driving round in our cosy cars, whether we really give a thought to those around us, maybe even living next door, who are frail, lonely, recently bereaved, don’t see anyone pretty much from one day to the next and would be grateful even for a smile and “Hello, are you ok”? We lead busy lives and the days are gone in a flash before we are on to the next. If you thought you could make a small difference to someone’s life, would you reach out?

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland’s “No-one should have no-one” campaign is aimed at just that. Reaching out. Not just at Christmas, but any time of year.

How can you reach out? Notice things.

Curtains not pulled for a few days or now permanently pulled shut. Post piling up on the doormat or sticking out of the letterbox for a while, a garden becoming unusually overgrown, no lights on at night or just haven’t seen someone for a while. Report it to 101. If you want to be a good neighbour, but would rather Volunteer through a Local Charitythat just happens to have a National name- are a friendly person, can chat easily to someone and make a good cuppa, have as little as 1 hour a week spare, we are always looking for Befrienders. If you have kept up with your Technology Skills and can help someone one-to-one to safely surf the net, shop online, Skype with absent family, organise photos, set up email and more – then we have support groups round the County that need Volunteers to assist people over 50 to gain confidence. We organise social groups, lunch groups, ex Veterans groups, Day Care – the list is endless. Or, just help to fill out forms for people so they can get the benefits they are entitled to. Or….. simply help us fundraise.

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Rothley & Birstall Birdwatching Club Warbler Wonderland: Spring Migration In Ohio & Michigan

by Neil Glenn Tuesday 9th January 2018 Neil has been a keen birdwatcher since his teens and his many childhood holidays in Norfolk developed his love for the county

and its wildlife. Tonight, he takes us to North America for the exciting warbler migration, where up to 37 species of warblers can be seen. Prothonotary warbler, Orange-crowned warbler and Magnolia warbler could be part of a ‘fall’ but timing is crucial. What will be part of the ‘fall’ this evening?

Vagrants, Drifters And Migrants

by Nigel Slater Tuesday 13th February 2018 Nigel is a very enthusiastic speaker and we know that we are in for a really good talk, no matter the subject. (Many of you might remember his last talk about Wildlife in the Home!) His talk this evening will be looking at the more unusual birds that come to Britain, how they get here and how they survive or often don’t.

The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Members free. Visitors £2 Children free. Free on-site parking and easy access.

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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.

Songbirds is about the voices around us and the voices in our heads. The sounds we keep locked up inside. Most of all it’s about the need for connection. Outside and in. Right here, right now.

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Film Presentations Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council "Their Finest" Jan 12 (117 mins)

This wonderfully entertaining British comedy drama will happily bring Christmas-tide to an end.

During WWII, the Ministry of Information's Film Division is trying to add a female perspective to the propaganda at cinemas. Actor Ambrose Hillyard, played masterfully

by Bill Nighy, is already resentful of a woman's presence in decision- making. Will this famous actor's haughtiness reduce female assertiveness?

"The Viceroy's House" Feb 9 (106 mins) Set in 1947 Delhi, the British statesman, Lord Mountbatten, serves as India's last viceroy. He is charged with handing India back

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to its people. Romance blossoms between a Hindu servant and Muslim sweetheart. Starring Hugh Bonneville, the British Raj thought that they would remain in India for another two hundred years.

However, the climate changed irrevocably. February's film is sumptuous.

"Victoria and Abdul" will be shown on March 9.

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.

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Bridge Drive will be held at The Rothley Centre Wednesday 11 April 2018 1.30pm for 1.45pm

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FREE Family Carer’s Workshop that looks at: Living with Dementia – some of the difficulties a person may experience Continuing to see the person— not the diagnosis Strategies to overcome communication barriers Connecting with your loved one using practical tips The benefits of contact with nature and the outdoors Networking with local support organisations and other family carers Answering your individual questions Free information pack Friendly, safe and supportive environment.

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“Wonderful to spend the day with people who are so positive about dementia. I have been so inspired by the day. Thank you!” - Attendee Where: Cedar Mews, Hallam Fields Road, Birstall, LEICS LE4 3LX When: Wednesday 17th January 2018 Times: 2.00 - 5.00pm (1.45 arrival for tea/coffee, cake & refreshments 3.30pm) Book your place: Online:http://www.dementiaadve nture.co.uk/training/open-training Phone: Cedar Mews 01274 065090 Email: cedar.haa@cinnamoncc.com or Phone: Dementia Adventure: 01245 237548 Email kath@dementiaadventure.co.uk On site respite service: Limited places. Call Cedar Mews 0116 267 4835

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Over 50? Need help or just want Support? Bring your own Laptop, Tablet or Smart Phone along with you or have a go on our devices.

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The Charnwood Orchestra welcomes in the New Year 2018 with our celebration of music from “Vienna & Beyond”...

Saturday 13 January 2018 at 7pm Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8JU A concert of popular classics including; Bizet – Suite from Carmen Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake Waltz Dvorak Symphonic Dance Svendson Violin Romance – performed by our very own conductor and musical director Nic Fallowfield. & many Strauss Waltz’s, Marches and toe tapping Polkas including Blue Danube, Radetzsky March and other Viennese New Year favourites.

So, bring you dancing shoes...

There will be an interval bar & raffle. Tickets can be bought via Paypal from www.charnwoodorchestra.org.uk, on the door by telephoning 07718 153117.

Alternatively if you know a member of the Orchestra please ask!

Tickets Cost £15; £13 Concessions; £3 Under 16s.

Birstall Tea Dances Birstall Village Hall, Birstall Road Leicester LE4 4DH Fridays 5th & 26th January 2018 3.30 - 5.30pm £4 Each On The Door Tea / Coffee / Cakes Included All Welcomed Further Information Contact Jackie 0116 2248 278 / 07908607405 Email: jackielucas957@hotmail.co.uk

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MOUNTVIEW CARE home on Loughborough Road opened its doors for the first time in November.

The home, operated by Ideal Carehomes, welcomed the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Pauline Ranson, to cut the ribbon and declare the home officially open.

Guests were treated to tours of the home, which includes 66 bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, a coffee shop, garden room, library, cinema, hair and beauty salon, landscaped gardens and English tea room complete with balcony areas. The Mayor chatted to staff before cutting the ribbon and unveiling an open day plaque. She said: “Mountview is a very impressive building – it is like a five star hotel and will not only provide a comfortable home, but also a vibrant lifestyle for future residents. We are very pleased to welcome Ideal Carehomes to Rothley and it was a pleasure to meet the staff and look around the home. I am looking forward to visiting again once the first residents have settled in.”

Construction began on the three sto-

Pics: The Mountview care home & (below) Mayor of Charnwood Pauline Ranson & her husband Trevor cut the ribbon, watched

by Sue Shaw (right) & Paul Farmer (left), Managing Director of Ideal Carehomes

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by LNT Care Developments at the beginning of 2017. Mountview has also brought employment opportunities to the area, currently employing 20 staff, rising to nearly 50 once the home is fully staffed.

Home Manager, Sue Shaw, is from the local area and is thrilled to be able to show off the beautiful home. She said: “Watching the home being built has been a great experience but the final product has completely exceeded any expectations. The home is wonderful and my staff team are extremely proud. We have enjoyed showing people around and the reaction from the local community has been great. Mountview will be a great place to live and work and we can’t wait to welcome our first residents to make our lovely building a home.”

Mountview is now welcoming its first residents and operators Ideal Carehomes say they aim to provide high quality residential and dementia care at an all-inclusive price.

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Community Library Award Rothley Community Library was one of three finalists for the Rural Community Council’s Leicestershire Best Community Library Award which was won by Fleckney Community Library. Being a finalist is an accolade for everyone inSince their visit, the Beavers have volved in the library, and for the village – written thank you cards and letters as ever, thanks for your support. . which are now displayed in the library.

Rothley Beavers Annual General Meeting In October 32 beavers came with The 2nd AGM was held on November their leaders and parent helpers to visit 3 and thanks to all those who attended. the library as part of their badge work Three trustees – Steve Mitchell, Maxine on knowing about their community.

Linnell and Sandra Webster - were reelected unopposed and we welcome a new trustee, Carol Timson, one of our original volunteers and wish her luck in her new role. The formal documents from the meeting are all available on the website and at the library.

Improvements The improvements to the kitchen toilet area are now complete. Thank you all for your patience during the disruption but I’m sure you will all agree it has been worth it.

As well as learning more about how Live & Local the children’s section is set out and how Following the success of Your Bard, they can know where to find books both our next live event will be Songbirds fiction and non-fiction that they are with Kate Dimbleby on Friday January 26, interested in, they also each had a turn 2018 at 7pm at Rothley Centre. behind ‘the counter’ seeing how books What’s your song? Not your favourite are checked out and discharged. 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 LonThe theme of the evening was knights don to the forests of Canada, the streets and there were four arts and craft activi- of New York and Bristol, recording the ties (created by Nita, one of the library sounds and people around her. volunteers) set out for them to do, Songbirds is about the voices around knight mask making, colouring, knight us and the voices in our heads. The bookmark making and an opportunity to sounds we keep locked up inside. Most copy some old mediaeval scripts. Every- of all it’s about the need for connection. one had a turn at each completed at Outside and in. Right here, right now. least two things to take away.

Advance tickets: £10 full price, £9 To finish off Sammy, the acting Beaver concessions. Concessions are available leader, read them a story about a Knight for over 60s, under 18s and Job Seekers. and some of his unusual adventures – Tickets on the door: £11 and £10. Bar. ‘Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants’ Film Club.

– which they all really enjoyed!

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was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. Stars Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, Aaron Eckhart A United Kingdom (2016) February 16 The film is based on extraordinary true events. In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. They were a perfect match, yet their proposed marriage was challenged not only by their families but by the British and South African governments. The latter had recently introduced the policy of apartheid and

Everyone’s welcome to come along and enjoy stories, songs and craft activities with their children. We are always interested to hear from anyone who would like to help with the sessions.

Computer support: Thursdays January 18, 1 and February 15, 10am -12. All welcome. Bring your tablet or laptop, or use the library’s computers.

Lego Club: The first meeting of the Lego Club will be Saturday January 27 from 1pm – 3pm in the library. We still need more adult helpers so if you could offer help once a month or just whenever you can it would really help. If you could help in other ways, please get in touch.

New library walking group

This met for the first time in November and will continue to meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. An experienced walk leader, leads the walks which are currently meeting at the library at 10am and doing a local walk of about 3 miles or an hour to an hour and a half. Waterproof and sturdy shoes suggested.

If you can’t make the next walk, but want to register your interest, please drop into the library to say you’re interested, or email volunteers@rothleycommunitylibrary.co. uk Volunteering Would you like to volunteer at the library? We're always looking for more people to join our team! volunteers@rothleycommunitylibrary.co. uk We also have vacancies for trustees and are particularly looking for people with fund raising skills. If you don’t have time to be a trustee but could offer advice and support in this area please get in touch!

Careers advice is still available - contact careers@rothleycommunitylibrary.co.uk to make an appointment.

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found the notion of a biracial couple ruling a neighbouring country intolerable. South Africa threatened the British: either thwart the couple or be denied access to South African uranium and gold and face the risk of S.Africa invading Botswana. Stars Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton Community Book group: All welcome whether you have read the book or not. Weds January 17, 7.15pm – 8.15pm 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon and Wednesday 21. February All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr.

Storytime for under 5s: Friday January 19, Tuesday February 6 and Friday February 16, 9.30-10.15.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is still required if you are selling or renting out your house.

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Cropston B&B an award winner A MULTI-award winning luxury B&B in Cropston has received more accolades.

Horseshoe Cottage Farm is run by Tim and Linda Jee and is located opposite the Hallgates car park of Bradgate Park.

It won two awards at the Leicestershire Promotions 2017 Tourism and Hospitality awards, which recognises the very best businesses and attractions in the county.

Horseshoe Cottage Farm won the Most Enjoyable Stay, Guesthouse and the Best Leicester Breakfast category.

Linda said: “We are delighted to have been chosen again to win the Most Enjoyable Stay in a B&B in Leicestershire. We do work hard to ensure our guests have the best time possible and try and go the extra mile to ensure this but winning this award proves it!

“The added award of Leicestershire’s Best Breakfast means a lot too as we

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A CROPSTON couple who read an appeal in the local paper in relation to a bicycle being stolen contacted the force offering to donate theirs to the victim.

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He no longer required one, but that led us to ask the police if any other good causes may benefit from the donation.

“We are pleased the bicycles have gone to a good home and will benefit the residents of Heathcotes.”

PC Sue Burns was responsible for identifying the recipients and organising the handover. She said: “This was a very nice gesture from the O’Brien’s. Our role is not just to protect communities from harm but to also bring communities together. This is a great example of community spirit.”

Imogen Poole is the team leader at Heathcotes. She said: “The home is really grateful to Mr and Mrs O’Brien for their generous gifts. The bikes are being put to good use and there has been a really positive response from the service

Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on November 20.

Cropston couple donate bicycles The victim had already purchased a bike but Anthony and Pauline O’Brien were keen on pursuing the idea of donating their two bicycles to a good cause.

A local officer from Oadby contacted Heathcotes Residential Home who suggested their residents may benefit from the bikes.

Heathcotes is a specialist residential service for adults with a learning disability who may have associated complex needs.

The O’Brien’s donated two bicycles to the facility and they were officially presented recently.

Mr and Mrs O’Brien of Cropston said: “We saw an article in the local paper about an Oadby man who had his bicycle stolen. We had two bicycles which were in a very good condition and wanted to donate one of them to the victim.

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It was reported that a new Police Officer would work from the Rothley Centre, where there is a police office, from the end of November.

Concerned residents raised the problem of overhanging vegetation from the Rothley Sports and Social Club site on to their property and requested that the boundary be maintained. The council will take appropriate action once a planned survey of all the trees on parish council owned land has been undertaken.

The Council is awaiting quotes for a new dropdown screen and wall mounted projector for the Rothley Centre.

It was reported that the planning application for Westfield Lane will be on the agenda at the January meeting of Charnwood’s planning committee.

Letters will be sent to residents of the West Cross Lane development advising them of Charnwood’s recommendation that the site be moved from within the parish of Rothley, to the parish of Mountsorrel, following a review of electoral boundaries.

Five local villages are joining forces to provide youth provision in the area.

The first stage will be an application for a Shire grant from the County Council.

A full meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on December 18.

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THERE HAVE been a total of six burglary reports for October in the area. The burglary dwellings were in the area of Cossington Lane, two in the area of Swithland Lane, and one in the area of Hallfields Lane.

Continued from page 13 ish and have sent a petition to Charnwood. Rothley Parish Council is supporting them and urging that the parish boundary should remain unchanged, Charnwood has said it would look at West Cross Lane again before a final decision is made in January.

It was agreed to obtain professional advice on whether it would be prudent to return the Rothley Centre to the direct control of the parish council, rather than the Rothley Centre Management Trust as it is at. present .

It was agreed to spend £960 on an independent survey of all the trees on parish land, to identify any safety concerns and any measures that may be needed to maintain the trees.

It was agreed to proceed with a 0% increase for the 2018/19 parish precept.

A FULL meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on September 21.

A member of the public advised of possible action to be taken by residents of Thurcaston regarding traffic calming.

It was reported that Police Commissioner Lord Willy Bach had visited the parish in relation to speeding issues.

The County Council have accepted they are responsible for maintaining the hedge on Cropston Road, Cropston.

Cropston residents are requesting traffic calming measures on Cropston Road, Cropston. It was agreed to notify them that they needed to make their request to the County Council.

It was agreed to purchase a defibrillator for the phone box on Station Road, Cropston at a cost not exceeding £2300.

It was agreed to release more grave spaces at the cemetery.

A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on October 19.

A member of the public requested that Speedwatch be carried out in Cropston as soon as possible.

The land at the back of Wallis Close owned by Severn Trent is no longer for sale as it is a storm water gully and cannot be used for any other purpose.

It was agreed to go ahead with Speedwatch in Cropston in 2018, between March to October only.

gained by unknown means, which is likely to mean the vehicles were left insecure, and a further one where the victim knew that they had left their vehicle insecure. I’m sure it has happened to us all at some point where we leave our vehicles unlocked accidentally, however thieves will try car doors on a regular basis, so it is important for all of us to get into a routine of checking the doors on our vehicles to deter and prevent these criminals as much as possible.

As you can see from November’s figures, there has been a significant drop in crime. The only report of vehicle crime was an opportunist who saw keys with car keys attached left in a front door, and took them and proceeded to steal the vehicle that was parked locally in the Royal Oak Pub car park. A matter of minutes later this vehicle crashed in Mountsorrel and the thief ran away from the scene. There have been no burglaries in the area in November at all.

The time of year has come around again where we will all be experiencing very cold mornings, please do not be tempted to leave your vehicles running to defrost the ice on windscreens and windows. Opportunist thieves will be well aware that people will do this and will be out looking for vehicles left running to defrost. Having your vehicle stolen in this manner is a real possibility, and to add to the inconvenience of this, your insurance will also be invalid with a theft of your vehicle in these circumstances. Although not specific to the Rothley area at this time, thefts of tools from vans is still a common occurrence across Charnwood and the wider Leicestershire area. We would advise workmen not to leave tools in their vehicles overnight and to advertise on their vans that no tools are left in them overnight.

Please check the Leicestershire policing website for dates and venues for our forth coming Beat surgeries.

Should you wish to speak with any member of the beat team listed below then please call 101 in the first instance or via email: PC 2041 Glenn Spiby Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer. PCSO 6616 Thomas Barker PCSO 6030 Craig Miller. PS 2992 Rod Smart - Team Leader

Crime Report : Rothley, Oct & Nov 2017 Burglary dwelling 4, burglary nondwelling 2, vehicle crime 7 Vehicles linked to burglaries in the Rothley area: • White Ford Transit Connect, registration similar to SL10 OVO • Volkswagen Gold (colour unknown), registration similar to VK63 XON

VILLAGERS GATHERED at Rothley’s war memorial at Cross Green on Remembrance Sunday, to remember the sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives in conflict.

Following a church service wreaths were laid by veterans, councillors and representatives of local youth organisations.

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Both of the burglary non-dwellings were in the Mountsorrel Lane area.

Officers attended with a very fast response and a male aged 18 was arrested at the scene of the Burglary Non-Dwelling that took place on October 27, and this male has since been charged.

Regarding vehicle crime, which was spread around the area with no apparent spree in a particular location, there has been a total of six also, two of which entry to the vehicles was

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Local WEA courses THE WORKERS’ Educational Association Rothley Branch are offering the following courses starting January 2018.

Exploring Hyperrealism, Practical Art C2339035 Monday 15 January 1-3pm at The Rothley Centre, 10 meetings, tutor Anna Michalska-Tomajer. Fee £77.00.

The Social History of 19th Century France from the Restoration to the Belle Epoque C2339048 Tuesday 16 January 10-11.30am at The Rothley Centre, 9 meetings, tutor David Price. Fee £52.00.

Creative Writing C2339038 Wednesday 10 January 9.45-11.45am at Rothley Community Library, 7 meetings, tutor Maxine Linnell. Fee £53.90.

Art Appreciation, Art and Life – 20th Century America C2339037 Wednesday 17 January 7.15-9.15pm at The Rothley Centre, 7 meetings, tutor Janis Baker. Fee £53.90.

Note: Courses are free if you are in receipt of an income related benefit.

Enrol online at enrolonline.wea.org.uk using course ref no. or enrol by card at 0300 303 3464.

Information contact jill.williams151@hotmail.co.uk or by telephone 0116 237 6162 Rothley Community Library. Or send your enrolments to Jill Williams, WEA Treasurer, 14 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR. Please make cheques payable to WEA Rothley Branch.

Fatal collision

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A 25 year old man from Mountsorrel died when his car left the road and hit a tree in Rothley.

The collision occurred around 8.10pm on Wednesday November 29 and involved one vehicle, a silver Honda Civic. The driver, Benjamin Mason, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Honda was travelling along the old A6 from Rothley towards Mountsorrel, when the vehicle left the road and collided with a tree just 150 metres south of Brooklea Nurseries.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle being driven beforehand.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1699 Simon Meadows on 101, quoting incident 664 of 29 November.

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Girlguiding challenge THURCASTON & Cropston Brownies & Guides took on a challenge in 2017 as Snowy Owl explains: Leicestershire Girl Guiding had issued a challenge to celebrate one hundred years of Guiding in the County. Each division in the County had put forward ideas that related to their area. The colourful badge we can earn shows a map of the County split into divisions.

So we began the autumn term enjoying a game called Loose Caboose to represent trains and the Great Central Railway in Charnwood Division.

Much ingenuity was employed in making our own crazy golf course as suggested by Blaby division. One of the Guide leaders offered a box of chocs to the builders of an obstacle shaped like a windmill.

We turned old tights, compost and grass seeds into grass heads and made them unique with different sized ears, noses and stuck on eyes. After two or three weeks the seeds had grown and our grass heads sported long, green hair.

The idea came from Leicester West division Inspired by the Battle of Bosworth, the Bosworth division set a challenge ‘the battle of the board games’. Each Brownie Six invented their own Snakes and Ladders type game and challenged another Brownie Six to play. The Guides tried their luck at several different commercial board games, some of which were new to them.

Leicester South division wanted to make us aware of King Richard III. So the Guides acted out their own version of the legend of Richard’s stay at Leicester’s White Boar Inn before meeting his death at Bosworth Field. The Brownies performed a three Act play; the first act shows how Shakespeare portrayed Richard as the evil hunch back who killed the Princes in the Tower. In the next act, Josephine Tey writes an award winning detective novel in defence of Richard III and the final act depicted Phillipa Langley’s quest to discover and identify the skeleton in the car park and it’s re burial in Leicester cathedral. Much fun was had with crowns, swords, roses (red and white), hobby horses and skeletons etc Loughborough division hoped to celebrate its links with sport so we all went to the fun swimming session at the Leisure Centre, climbing on and falling off the huge foam floats.

At Rutland Water there is an attraction called Bugtopia where giant insects and exotic reptiles can be viewed. We held less frightening games of Beetle.

We took a break from the Centenary Badge to have a bonfire in a leader’s big back garden, with fireworks, sparklers, hot dogs and hot drinks before toasting marshmallows on the embers of the fire.

We send apologies to the neighbours for the loud campfire songs.

Bruntingthorpe airfield, in Lutterworth division, was the home of the Vulcan bomber with its innovative delta wing shape. We learned a little about the Cold War, the Falklands War and Remem-

brance, before having fun with four different paper aeroplane designs. We assembled at All Saints Church to lay our wreaths at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

Our next task was to learn about filtering water during sewage treatment suggested by Watermead division. We dirtied water with shampoo, shower gel and other household products and learned not to throw cotton buds and baby wipes down the toilet. Finally, with much squealing, Brown Owl introduced very realistic, pretend poo that she had made from Weetabix and gravy granules.

Our last task from Leicester East division was to make an ‘edible park’ with broccoli trees, carrot stick fences, sweet corn parasols, paving slabs made of Shreddies, mushroom and pea pod rabbits etc The girls, and leaders, were very creative with their inventions.

The term finished with Christmas crafts, a visit to the Loughborough pantomime ‘Robin Hood’ and finally Christmas

parties.

We meet on Wednesday evenings either at the Harrison room of All Saints Church or Richard Hill School, Thurcaston. (You do not have to be a member of the church or of the school to join).

Brownies age 7+ at 6 to 7.15pm and Guides age 10+ at 7.15 to 8,30pm.

For Brownies, contact Louise Keran, but not in office hours, on 07711422350.

For Guides, phone Christine Miranda 0116 2364293.

A Happy New Year from us all.

Society branch spreads festive cheer FUNDRAISING AND food collecting were on the menu for The Nottingham Building Society in Rothley as they helped spread festive cheer alongside a trio of local charities.

The building society team supported Alex’s Wish (www.alexswish.co.uk) and The Jake McCarthy Foundation (www.jakemccarthyfoundation.co.uk) by providing them with gazebos from which they could fundraise at this year’s Rothley Christmas lights switch-on and market.

And in the run up to Christmas staff collected non-perishable food items at the branch on Woodgate that were boxed up and presented to Rothley Food Bank for them to distribute as food parcels to families in need in the area.

Assistant branch manager Samantha

Rudin says: “We have supported Alex’s Wish and The Jake McCarthy Foundation for quite a few years now and are proud to link up with them again by providing gazebos for one of the biggest nights of the year in Rothley.

“They are both fantastic causes and we thought that this Christmas we would build on our community engagement something we are very passionate about and proactive with at The Nottingham by supporting Rothley Food Bank too.”

Pic: Rothley branch colleagues Benjamin Price and Samantha Rudin with some of the items donated.

WE ENJOYED an afternoon of songs, magic, poems and jokes at our last social meeting before Christmas.

Mr Dave Moylan gave us a thoroughly entertaining afternoon with a repertoire of songs, accompanying himself on the guitar, told lots of jokes, and delighted us with magic tricks where he enlisted the help of various club members.

Sometimes he pretended to insult the audience, but he always finished an item to enthusiastic applause.

He mentioned some of his own favourite comedians from the past, whose names most of us knew from the radio.

He explained that telling a joke in the form of a rhyme makes much more impact, and this technique was used by people like Max Miller. After the First World War people like Billy Bennett would parody such classic monologues as “Christmas Day in the Workhouse”, and “On the road to Mandalay”. Al Read peopled his comedy with the kind of characters his audience would know.

A recurring theme in comedy is laughing at the ultimate challenge, death, and Mr Moylan gave us an example of a mistake in a (fictional) gravestone inscription which totally altered the meaning of the message. Another of his heroes was Max Wall, whose appearance was eccentric to say the least, and who thrived on a quickfire exchange with his audience.

In between other items, we were amazed and astonished as he set light to a paper napkin or tore it into pieces, but then produced a whole napkin at the end, or when he managed to cut a cord into sections before our very eyes, but then it became one complete length again when he smoothed it out, with no sign of the knots we had seen him join it up with; he also read us various items from small separate newspaper cuttings, and then folded them up and put them away as complete sheets of newspaper.

Mr Moylan reminded us how popular some of the famous entertainers of yesteryear were, and gave us a rendition on the ukelele of some well-known George

Pic: George Formby

Formby material, like “Me little stick of Blackpool rock”. This entertainer still has many fan clubs keeping his memory alive today. Liverpool especially has produced a wealth of comic entertainers, who became household names. He told us that he went to buy an Advent calendar in Liverpool, but when he got it home all the windows were boarded up!

He also treated us to a funny song which I remember hearing on the radio years ago, about the things that happened “In the old bazaar in Cairo”.

Many of the songs seemed a bit naughty, but would stop far short of anything offensive, relying on innuendo and ambiguity to tease the listeners.

As an astounding finale to his prestidigitation, Mr Moylan was talking to us in full flood and a moment later thrilled us all with the seemingly impossible feat of pulling an enormously long paper streamer from his mouth! The room rang with applause and cheers, well deserved.

The year 2017 has been tinged with sadness since the loss of some of our longstanding members, but new ladies have joined over the year and we move on positively, having enjoyed a full programme, with interesting speakers and pleasant social events.

On Monday 11th December, members and their guests gathered at Birstall Golf Club for our annual Christmas lunch.

Our meal was of the high standard we have come to expect from the catering staff at Birstall Golf Club and was appreciated by all.

In January, for the first meeting of the year, we had been entertained very well

by Felicity Austin with her rousing “Story of the Music Hall”, so decided to invite her back to provide some after lunch entertainment in December. Aptly on this occasion, we heard about “An Old Fashioned Christmas”, an atmospheric mix of fact, poems, games with audience participation, songs and stories about Christmas past and the traditions that have developed over many years, including the major influence of the Victorians.

We now look forward to 2018 with a new programme of speakers and events, as follows:

From: Monday Club Cropston and Thurcaston

WI news AT OUR October meeting we welcomed our guest speaker, John Whitehead, who came to talk about Winston Churchill.

Rather than talking to us, John performed a one man play about Churchill that was written by Andrew Edlin, an Englishman who now lives in America. The play was written with an American audience in mind. It included excerpts from speeches Churchill had made, as well information from books written about him, and from people who knew him.

The play is set in Churchill’s bunker on Monday April 4, 1955. Strong rumours are circulating that at the age of 81, he is considering retiring, with Sir Anthony Eden expected to succeed him.

Churchill reminisces about his parents Jenny and Randolph, his tough and lonely childhood, the Boer War and going into politics. The play ends with Churchill finally deciding to retire and hand over the premiership to Eden, whose ability to cope with the role, causes Churchill serious doubts.

John transfixed his audience with a brilliant performance.

From Thurcaston & Cropston WI

Space lecture A LEADING space scientist will give a public lecture in Rothley this March.

Martin Barstow, Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science, is to give the fourth Annual Lady Day Lecture in Rothley Parish Church on Saturday March 24, 2018.

The event recognizes the passing of the 60th anniversary of space exploration when the Sputnik satellite was launched in October 2017.

“So much has happened since then, and there is no better person than Professor Martin Barstow to put it all into perspective and assess the advances those sixty years have made” said organiser Terry Sheppard.

Martin Barstow is Director of the Leicester Institute of Space & Earth Observation in the world renowned Department of Physics and Astronomy at Leicester University. He is also Pro-ViceChancellor, Strategic Science Projects.

Terry added: “The illustrated lecture on March 24 at 11am will be a great opportunity to hear the fascinating story of how this branch of science has progressed over those sixty years, and its significance for us today. A chance also to quiz the Professor with the many questions you might have about space exploration and its usefulness. Coffee, tea and space cake will be served at the end of the Lecture.”

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Monday Club news

January 8: Speaker: Graham Jackson – “The Cottage Garden Year” February 12: Annual General Meeting & in-house entertainment March 12: Speaker: Sandra Moore “Living Memories – Characters from Belgrave Cemetery” April 9: Speaker: Roy Wood – “How to Enjoy a Healthy & Wealthy Retirement” May 14: Outing to be arranged June 11: Speaker: Gwyneth Milner – “Holidays Home & Abroad for the Blind” July 9: Strawberry tea to be arranged August 13: Speaker: Anne Halsey – “Egypt – the Ancient Land of the Pharaohs” September 10: Speaker: Adele Fricker – “Indian Head Massage & Demonstration” Plus, sale of Harvest produce October 8: Speaker: Kathy Layfield – “My work as a Ladybird Books’ Illustrator” November 12: Speaker: Cathy Stephens – “A Jeweller from Start to Finish” December 10: Christmas lunch to be arranged Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (unless otherwise notified) at Cropston Evangelical Free Church, Station Road, Cropston, from 2.15pm to 4.15pm. Annual subscriptions remain at £12 for 2018; the monthly entrance fee for members is £2 per person and visitors are welcome at £3 per meeting.

New members and visitors will be assured of a warm welcome.

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Beach holiday a Victorian invention Healthy THE NOVEMBER meeting of the Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society (the last of 2017) started with a brief AGM. This included a review of the year's events, which had been well attended; a look at the accounts, which showed a small surplus owing to an increased number of members and visitors. No committee members retired this year and the committee was re-elected en bloc, however the committee would welcome additional members.

This was followed by a light hearted and nostalgic look at the development of the Seaside Holiday by Felicity Austin.

She was dressed in a replica Victorian bathing suit made of a thick woollen material with long pantaloons. She also entertained us with popular songs with which we were able to join in, a scene from a Punch and Judy show and a rummage through a suitcase containing bathing costumes from different periods.

The Seaside Holiday was really a Victorian invention, prior to that only the wealthy went to the sea, usually for their health. Men cavorted naked in the waves because bathing costumes had not been invented. These came in during Queen Victoria's reign, as did new laws to prevent nude bathing. Felicity read us a short extract from Queen Victoria’s diary describing her first visit to a bathing machine and dip in the sea.

The ability of ordinary working people to go to the seaside came with the railway, the pleasure steamer and the Bank Holiday. Piers were built so the steamers could bring in the holidaymakers - it was only later that they became entertainment centres in their own right. Fishing villages grew to become seaside resorts e.g. Skegness and Blackpool. Railway companies made the

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Pic: Victorian bathing costumes

journey much quicker and more affordable. For example, in 1841 the London to Brighton rail fare was 3/6d and took 2 hours whereas the stagecoach had previously taken 9 hours and cost £1.00.00.

The Blackpool Tower was built in 1894 with bars and a menagerie but the ballroom came later. By 1898 Cromer was allowing some mixed bathing but men must wear suitable costumes covering them from neck to knee.

By the 1920s, people’s seaside destination depended on which train lines went from their local station, the rules for bathing became simpler, people had knitted costumes and seaside entertainment was growing. Billy Butlin introduced dodgems to his holiday camps, and Wall’s produced ice cream. Seaside holidays ceased during the war and Butlin’s in Skegness became a naval training camp. In the post-war period workers started getting paid for one week’s holiday each year. By the 1950s more people owned their own car and were able to go further afield and the West Country became a popular holiday

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A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Leicester Road, Thurcaston.

The incident happened at about 10.30pm on Saturday December 9 when the car mounted the pavement and collided with the woman, who sustained injuries to her leg.

The driver failed to stop following the collision. An ambulance attended and took the woman to Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101.

destination. By the late 1950s people were gradually starting to go to the continent. In 1968 75% of holidays were still taken in England, by 1999 it was down to 44% but there has been a slight resurgence in recent years.

The entertaining evening closed with mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks.

The first meeting of 2018 will be on January 16 at 7.30pm in the Harrison Rooms, All Saints Church, Thurcaston.

Katie Bridger will talk about ‘Power in the Landscape: the Families of Grey and Hastings in Leicestershire’. Annual membership will remain unchanged at £12.00, visitors £3.00 per meeting.

The next meeting will be on February 20 at 7.30pm in the Harrison Rooms, All Saints Church, Thurcaston. Matthew Morris will talk about the excavations at Castle Hill: In search of the Knights Hospitaller. Annual membership will remain unchanged at £12.00, visitors £3.00 per meeting.

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Pic: Rothley Gospel Choir

Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at Rothley Primary School 6:30 - 8pm (cost £4 per session) and restart on Thu 8 Jan 2018. You don’t need to be able to read music, there are no audi-

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IF YOU are looking for a new hobby this year and enjoy singing, why not join a choir? Rothley Gospel Choir is looking for General Building new members this year, particBUILDING MAINTENANCE ularly tenors.

HARD & SOFT LANDSCAPING In 2017 we performed at several local community events including the Rothley light switch on, community library birthday celebrations and the Mountsorrel Revival. We also took part in concerts at the Curve studio and Bishop Street Methodist church.

Charnwood Borough Council’s 10-week Largest Loser programme offers regular weigh-ins and exercise classes for anyone looking for a healthy way to kick-start 2018.

The programme starts on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Charnwood College, Loughborough and will be held weekly. Weigh-ins will be from 6.157pm and exercise classes will run from 7-8pm.

Councillor Brian Page, Lead Member for Communities, Safety and Wellbeing said: “Our Largest Loser programme is a great way to start the new year by getting active. There will also be nutritional advice on offer at a number of the sessions.

“We’re committed to helping residents live healthier lifestyles, so I would encourage anyone looking to lose weight and get fitter to sign up for the programme.”

The programme costs £25 and the participant who loses the most at the end of the programme will win a 12 month membership to all Fusion leisure centres in Charnwood, usually worth around £300.

For further information visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/charnwoods_l argest_loser

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New centre gets warm welcome VISITORS TO Mountsorrel’s new Memorial Centre gave it the thumbs up after touring the new building when it was opened up to the public for the first time on Remembrance Sunday.

New leader COUNCILLOR JONATHAN Morgan has been appointed as the new leader of Charnwood Borough Council.

The former deputy leader was appointed at a full council meeting on Monday, November 6 following the resignation of Cllr David Slater.

Cllr Morgan (49) said: “It is an honour and a privilege to be chosen to lead Charnwood Borough Council and I am looking forward to working with staff and members to continue making this borough the best it can be.

“I have had the honour of working with David for many years and I would like to thank him for his excellent service as leader.”

Cllr Morgan, an architect, joined the council in 2011 and is also a Leicestershire county councillor. He is the husband of Loughborough MP and form minister Nicky Morgan.

Pic: new leader: Cllr Jonathan Morgan

Pics: the new Memorial Hall in Mountsorrel and (below) the auditorium

you need.”

Teenager Chloe Shipley said: “I’d like to see a bakery in one of the units and I’d come to see movies here.”

Jean Beazeley said: It’s very nice, it’s what the village needs and I just hope the people of Mountsorrel will use it.”

The building is owned by the War Memorial Trust and will be leased to Mountsorrel Parish Council who will operate and manage the new centre.

The chairman of Mountsorrel Parish Council Steve Haywood said: “We’ve had marvellous feedback from people who’ve looked around the centre with many saying they didn’t realise how big it is.

“This project has been going on for 16 years and with the help of a lot of people, especially Will Antill, who has done a tremendous job, we can now finally start to enjoy this new building.”

Cllr Heywood says that users are already booking the hall and that contact

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The parish council has employed a premises officer and two receptionists who will promote and market the centre.

The centre’s website will be going live shortly and will have an online booking facility and a video walkthrough of the building’s facilities.

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ness on January 2, 2018 • £2.7million of funding for the building came from section 106 developer contributions. Tarmac provided £500,000, with the rest of the funding coming from the Mountsorrel War Memorials Trust and Mountsorrel Parish Council.

It replaces the Memorial Hall, opened in 1965 . It closed in September 2015.

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The £4million facility features a hall with tiered seating that is fully retractable when not in use. There are rooms for community use, two retail units, a café and a bar/refreshment area with floor to ceiling glass windows.

Visitor Scott Green said: “It looks very impressive and it’s good to see something like this in the centre of the village.

It’s a massive improvement on what we’ve had and is something to be proud of.”

Russ and Mandy Green said: “We think it’s wonderful, we are very lucky to have a facility like this, it makes us feel proud that it’s in our village.

“The people who made it happen should be pleased with themselves. We’d like to see productions by schools and theatre groups and hope that it will appeal to new groups – it has everything

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New book about Birstall There is also a guided walk around AUTHOR MIKE Smith’s latest Wanlip, illustrated with eleven photobook for Birstall Local History graphs ranging from the old Main Street Society is an enjoyable two part and the school to the last of the Palmers ‘enquire within’ about places at Wanlip Hall and the gravestone of an and people who, over ten centu- African servant who worked there.

The second part is a Who’s Who of ries, have had a part in the stoover two hundred names of memorable ry of Birstall and Wanlip.

Birstall citizens and the story behind A two page potted history of our village introduces the first part, which is a completely revised Birstall Trail, now illustrated with 23 early photographs of long gone buildings. A numbered map guides you around these, mostly lost, landmarks, such as the thatched cottage that stood where the Earl of Stamford is today, Birstall’s Hall, the old Workhouse and the thousand year old watermill.

each of these names. Pride of place is given to the two Rolls of Honour for the men known to have given their lives for their country in the World Wars of 1914 and 1939. Where possible details are given on where and how they died and where they now lie. The final 17 pages of the Who’s Who range over one thousand years of our history and tell of the stories behind 164 notable Birstall and Wanlip men and women.

Some are scandalous, like the lady who had three adulterous divorces and four rich husbands.

Some of these stories are humorous, like the gentleman who would place a rat from his pocket on the bar in the old Stamford, worry it and catch it with his teeth.

Some heroic, like the man who fought at Waterloo and became Birstall’s blacksmith.

Some tragic like the young girl burnt to death in the bar of The White Horse.

And some just surprising, like the lord of the manor who had an American

state named after him, or the 19 family involved in a legal battle that lasted over 90 years.

If they lived today most of these people would be labelled ‘celebrities’ when in fact, whether they were rich or poor, they were just locals with a tale to tell.

This is what Mike, a local for ninety years, has done in this entertaining book: told us a few tales about Birstall people and Birstall places.

The book costs £3.50 (p&p £1.50) from 0116 2675792 and is on sale at The Air Ambulance Shop, Sibson Road, Birstall Garden Centre and Birstall Library.

Profits from the sales will be donated to the Leicestershire Air Ambulance Service.

New wool shop opens WOOL OBSESSION is a new wool shop that has opened in Birstall on Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue.

Local volunteers needed in park JOIN A friendly group of volunteers and get involved doing practical work improving Watermead Country Park.

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Leicester Environmental Volunteers are part of Leicester City Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Services and are beginning their winter tasks at Watermead.

Environmental ranger Kim Hawksworth said: “Volunteers have been involved in some fantastic tasks at the park over the years.

“We have the skills and knowledge to share with you, so all experience levels are welcome from beginner through to a seasoned professional.”

She added: “We are a friendly group that like to do practical work to improve Watermead for both the wildlife and the many visitors that visit this beautiful park each year – if this sounds like something you’d like to be involved in, we’d love to hear from you.”

One volunteer said: “We could be pulling out weeds from a pond, coppicing willow, opening up paths or even

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litter picking. I love the projects that we get involved in at Watermead.”

The volunteers meet every Monday from 10am-3pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Booking is essential. Contact Lev@leicester.gov.uk to book or to find out more.

“My love of knitting began when my mum taught me to knit at an early age” said owner Sandra Lloyd.

“It has always been a dream of mine to have my own wool shop and I have fond memories of Birstall, so it seemed to be the obvious place with the bonus of family nearby for support.”

Wool obsession is full of beautiful yarns, buttons and a large variety of knitting patterns. Sandra also runs knitting and crochet classes in the shop.

She said: “We will also be having knit and natter sessions in the daytime and

evening to bring like minded souls together from all over Leicester. The shop staff are all friendly and very helpful so if you can’t find something you need please ask us. You can also find hand wrapped gifts and gift vouchers in store.”

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Pic: Wool obsessed: Sandra Lloyd in her new shop

Group offers support to carers A NEW support group for dementia and Alzheimer sufferers and their carers has been set up in Birstall.

The Cedars Care Circle was started by Barbara Wass. She said: I set up the group because I couldn’t find a support group in the village and I didn’t want to go to Syston or Thurmaston or Loughborough. I think we have around 10 couples and we’ve only had three meetings. We just share information and problems over a cuppa. Very informal. It just helps to talk makes us realise we’re not alone.”

Pic: a meeting of Cedar Care Circle

The group meets fortnightly at the Lambourne café on Lambourne Road. For

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Gardening Club’s year Planning applications ing of 2 ash trees and l poplar tree. Crown P/17/2580/2: Land to the rear of 217-223 lift of 1 ash tree and crown lift by 3 metres Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley – the erection of of group of hawthorns (conservation area 9 dwellings to the rear of several existing notice) properties, including parking and turning P/17/2216/2: 3 The Crescent, Rothley – heads P/17/2525/2: 24 The Pyke, Rothley – dem- pruning of 1 copper beech tree to reduce density of crown (T9) (tree preservation olition of existing garages, erection of two gramme we have put together for 2018 order) will maintain the high standard of events storey side extension, including front proP/17/2144/2: 19 Garland, Rothley – erecjection incorporating porch and erection of we have offered in recent years. In June tion of 2 storey extension to front & side of one and a half storey detached garage we welcome writer and broadcaster detached house and single storey extenP/17/2536/2: 2 Woodfield Road, Rothley – Matthew Wilson, former sion to rear erection of two storey extension to side of curator at RHS Harlow Carr. dwelling P/17/2145/2: 7 Town Green Street, RothTo link in nicely with his ley – erection of a fence between 2.6m and P/17/2521/2: 144 Swithland Lane, Rothley talk, RHS Harlow Carr will – felling of 1 lime tree (tree preservation 2.9m in height along the eastern boundary of the property (retrospective application) be our destination for the order) P/17/2127/2: Southview, 10 Westfield P/17/2496/2: 7 Westfield Lane, Rothley – Club trip in August. An Lane, Rothley – reduction in height of silvarious works to 1 golden conifer, 1 ornaearly season trip to Ashver birch tree (T1) to 9m and reshaping of mental conifer, 1 bay tree, 1 willow tree wood Nurseries in March crown (conservation area notice) and 2 silver birch trees – tree preservation and talks that include subP/17/2514/2: 135 Station Rd, Cropston – order) jects on Garden Design, erection of two storey extension to side & P/17/2214/2: 104 Swithland Lane, Rothley Gardens of the National single storey extension to rear of dwelling – crown cleaning of 3 ash trees situated beTrust, My Favourite Plants, P/17/2475/2: Ashcroft, 247 Station Rd, tween propety & road and Botanic Gardens are Cropston – erection of detached garage to P/17/2446/2: 144 Swithland Lane, Rothley just some of the highlights. We are confi- – felling of 1 eucalyptus T2 – conservation front of dwelling P/17/2390/2: 86 Station Rd, Cropston – 2 area dent there will be something for everystorey extensions to front and rear & single P/17/2394/2: Land off Fowke Street, Rothone. storey extension to rear, including replaceley – works to various trees (conservation Watch out for our eye-catching A4 ment chimneys and dormer window to front area notice) leaflet detailing our complete proP/17/2275/2: Brooklyn House, 180 Station P/17/2347/2: Southview, 10 Westfield gramme for 2018.

Rd, Cropston - relocation of vehicular acLane, Rothley – pollarding of 1 apple tree The annual membership fee is still cess & provision of associated walls & (T1) and dead wood removal and reduction only £12 (£3) for visitors. Fees are on gates of canopy/height by 50% to one pear tree a pro rata basis after the first 3 months.

P/17/2356/2: Badgers Sett, Reservoir Rd, (T2) (conservation area consent) And, if you would like to come as a Cropston – remove 1 conifer tree (C1) and P/17/2345/2: 125 The Ridings, Rothley – visitor and then you decide to join, your crown lift to 1 ash tree (T1) to height of crown reduction of 2 lime trees T1 and T2 3m (conservation area notice) by up to 20% visitor fee will be refunded!

P/17/2544/2: The Hawthorns, 39 Anstey P/17/2337/2: 38 The Ridgeway, Rothley – Programme of Events 2018 removal of large branch on acacia tree (T1), Lane, Thurcaston – crown reduction by 10 Jan : DIY – Garden Design Preced30% to 1 sycamore tree (conservation area removal of 1 sycamore tree (T2), 1 elm ed by the AGM (15/20mins.) Andy Baynotice) tree (T3), 5 conifer trees and pollarding of ley P/17/2327/2: 33 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston – group of yew trees (G1) (conservation area 14 Feb: The Secret Life of the Honey dropped kerb to create vehicular access notice) Bee, Graham Law from the highway (retrospective applicaP/17/2239/2: 2 Windmill End, Rothley – 14 Mar: Gardens of the National Trust, tion) erection of proposed ground floor front & Andy Tyler rear extension and part first floor front ex23 Mar: Friday Club trip to Ashwood tension Nurseries P/17/2330/2: Land off Westfield Lane, 11 Apr : Echium World – Land of the Rothley – request for screening opinion for Giants, Linda Haywood proposed residential development for up to Small ads are 25p for the first 16 words.

9 May: 101 of my Favourite Plants, 175 dwellings 17-32 words: 50p. Enclosing payment, Janette Merilion P/17/2325/2: 9 Garland. Rothley – the post your ad to us or hand it in (inside an 13 Jun: A Tale of 2 Gardens, Matthew erection of a single storey rear extension envelope) at Rothley library.

Wilson extending beyond the rear wall of the origi- Trade/business rates for small ads are 25p a 11 July: Evening Visit (TBA) nal house by 6.178m with a max height of word. You are liable for the trade/business 17 Aug: Friday Club trip to RHS Har3.90m and height to the eaves of 2.739m rate if you are offering a service for which low Carr you are asking for payment, or if you are adP/17/2270/2 – 26 Merlin Close, Rothley – 1 Sept: Saturday 35th Annual Show, vertising new goods for sale. All text will be single storey front extension and converRichard Hill Primary School sion of existing garage into study and inter- printed bold. Box outline £1 extra. Max 50 words.

10 Oct: Plant Hunter – nal alterations Ernest “Chinese” Wilson P/17/2315/2: Corner Cottage, 46 North AMLI DESIGN Architectural Consul14 Nov: Dr. Twigs Way, Street, Rothley – Crown lift to height of tancy. Plans drawn and submitted.

Commonwealth Botanic 6.5m to 1 silver maple tree (tree preservaGardens, Jonnie Amos Extensions, conversions, new tion order) 12 Dec: Festive Evening P/17/2240/2: Recreation Ground, north of build. David Ives B.Sc.(Hons) Meetings are held at Rothley Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley – FBEng MCIOB 0116 2674395 / single storey extension to existing clubthe Thurcaston and Crop07974807111 house and formation of raised platform ston Memorial Hall and www.amlidesign.co.uk P/17/2204/2: 57 Woodgate, Rothley – fellstart at

THE CLUB goes from strength to strength -we have seen a steady increase in membership over the last few years and once again we aim to provide a full and varied programme in 2018 for our members.

In 2017 we held nine club nights at the Thurcaston village hall and a summer programme that included a visit to Goadby Marwood Hall near Melton Mow-

bray and a trip to the inaugural RHS Flower Show at Chatsworth House in June. We added a second trip to our schedule this year, an autumn visit to Batsford Arboretum and Nursery.

We held our 34th Annual Show at the Richard Hill Primary School. The show is open to everyone and brings together not only Club members but like-minded gardening folk from far and wide. It’s a day of fun and gentle competitiveness, we would love to see you in September 2018 at our 35th Show. Have a go, you will enjoy it enormously. Show schedules are widely available from early spring.

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So, if you are interested in gardening - come along and give the club a try.

For more information and your copy of the 2018 Programme, please call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758 From Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club

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