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No. 141
Rothley dancer all set for World Cup A ROTHLEY schoolgirl will be travelling to Rome this summer to represent England and compete in the Dance World Cup. Emilia Bennett (7), of Station Road, is part of a team of 36 dancers from the Dupont Dance Stage School in Leicester that have won through in qualifying rounds and reached the finals of the biggest dance competition in the world. Emilia has been dancing since she was three and is the youngest member of the team that will be making the trip to Cinecitta World in Rome in June. She will be performing in three groups at the Dance World Cup – ballet, modern and tap. “One of the things I am most looking forward to is meeting other children from different countries and performing on a really big stage” said Emilia.
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Good neighbour scheme IT’S NOW almost four years ago that a member of Thurcaston and Cropston Good Neighbours Scheme completed the very first job. Completed on April 11, it involved taking an elderly Cropston resident to a doctor’s appointment in Mountsorrel. In the four years since then scheme’s volunteers – currently 20 – have completed getting on for 600 jobs. They include driving neighbours to shops, medical and professional appointments, gardening, simple DIY tasks and providing companionship. The scheme swings into action when any resident of the two villages (or a family member) rings the group’s phone on 0743 526 5397. The co-ordinator takes details and e-mails all relevant volunteers. Only when the task is assigned, does the volunteer – all of whom must have DBS clearance – receive personal details about the villager and the help that is requested. In recent months alone, the scheme has contributed 24 hours of service and its volunteers have driven more than 350 miles. Although entitled to claim out-ofpocket expenses, most drivers do not do so. The scheme does not make any charges for its services, but many grateful villagers donate so that the scheme can met its running costs. Many also make comments on the forms which they complete after satisfactory completion of each task. For instance, one person taken to repeat medical appointments wrote: “Kind and patient, as always. We are deeply obliged to you.” Another: “Wonderful job. Phil is a real asset. Thank you.” And another: “Happy to be driven in your car. Hope you enjoy the Easter egg from us all.” One woman left this Voicemail message on the GNS phone: “I just wanted to say thank you so much for organizing Maggie the befriender that visits Mum every Wednesday. I’ve taken this number Continued on page 2
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THIS YEAR sees the 75th Anniversaries of both VE and VJ Days that brought WWII to an end. The importance of that is being marked by the moving of the Spring Bank Holiday to Friday May 8 and in Mountsorrel the Parish Council is arranging a Tea Dance between 3pm and 7pm, to be held in the Memorial Centre. Entry to the event, which features a live band, “The Hip Cats”, will be free although to ensure catering those wishing to attend are asked to book tickets through the Memorial Centre Reception or website. At the dance a collection will be taken for the work of the Poppy Appeal. The Mountsorrel Heritage Group are supporting the event by providing two small exhibitions in the Memorial Centre Reception area.
Continued from page 1 from the Christmas card from the Cropston Good Neighbours Scheme. “The difference that Maggie has made to Mum’s life I just cannot put into words. She looks forward to her arrival and really enjoys her company and talks about her often when she is not there in a very, very positive light. Thank you so much. This really, really has made a difference.” If you want to make a difference to your community… or if you want free help from a trustworthy Good Neighbour, please ring the scheme phone on 0743 526 5397.
New homes in City’s draft plan homes need to be built in Leicester, with 30% affordable housing on greenfield sites. It identifies five strategic housing sites (see map) Strategic site 4 (map, page 3) would
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A SITE south of Thurcaston has been identified for 611 new homes by Leicester City Council. It features in the city’s Draft Local Plan which will go out to public consultation in March. The 32.55 hectare site (261 & 580 on map) would have a frontage on Leicester Road but the plan states a gap would be left in the frontage to retain
Map: (top) pink areas show sites for housing (262a), a school (262b) & (579)employment land;(261 & 580) are sites for 611 homes south of Thurcaston
visual separation between the city and Thurcaston village. The Draft Local Plan covers the period 2019-36 and states 21,291 new
see 661 new homes built on open space off Greengate Lane as far north as the Continued on page 3
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Continued from page 2 boundary with Thurcaston. This site would also include a secondary school, located near the junction with Greengate Lane. A further plot of land (579 on map), 4.86 hectares next to the northern boundary of Birstall Golf Course, has been identified as employment land. It has no highways access and is currently agricultural land. Other parts of this field have been identified for employment land as part of the Ashton Green development. The draft plan states: "The allocation leads to the loss of Green Wedge but is outweighed by the strategic opportunity of the two sites, as a natural extension of the already approved and partially delivered main Ashton Green development".[3000 homes] The draft local plan says the time frame for the development is 2023 for the school, 6-15 years for the housing and 6-10 years for the employment land. The City Council’s plans to launch a public consultation in March which will close in June.
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THE LATIMER Players production of Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates last November was a huge success, playing to full houses. “The new members to the group made a course of action. big hit with our audience and we are Neighbour Joyce Clements witnessed pleased to say that some of them will be the robbery and calls in daily to offer appearing in our spring production” said support, advice and unwelcome comspokeswoman Laura Simms. ments. To add to the mayhem the vicar The production will be ‘Love and Money’ unexpectedly calls round. The hilarious by Raymond Hopkins. Laura said: “We confusion which follows has a surprising have built up a good rapport with Ray, twist at the end which means the Feltons’ having performed several of his plays, lives will never be the same again. which our audiences appear to like, and Production dates are April 23, 24 and our members enjoy performing.” 25 in the Memorial Hall, Thurcaston. ‘Love and Money’ is a farcical comedy Tickets are available from Christine Deavwhich takes place in the lounge of the Fel- in christinedeavin@gmail.com 0116 tons’ house. 2376855 and are priced at £7.00 each. Life has been passing fairly smoothly for There will be café style seating and you Derek and Pauline Felton until one evening are invited to bring drinks, glasses and when they return home to find their home nibbles. You are advised to book early has been burgled. Derek has always had a to avoid disappointment. Pic: The cast of the April production, (Back Left materialistic outlook on life and decides that their new house insurance policy will to front) Rachael Eames, Jane Morris, John Rolinson, James Bennett, Roger Bannister, Tom McGyield a lucrative pay out. Pauline becomes real, Robyn Shaw, Meg Grant. increasingly unhappy about her husband’s
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pledges to help the environment. And to celebrate, there will be a Sustainable Spring Fair at the Rothley Centre on Sunday April 26th. Starting with a treasure hunt in the village at 10am, there will be lots to do and enjoy at the Rothley Centre all day. Entry is free, and there will be refreshments available. Many people have offered to help, and there will be stalls including artists, crafts and a second-hand clothes sale organised by the school Parents Teachers Friends Association. You can make your own reusable tote bag, natural play dough, beeswax wraps, check in for repairs and make your environmental pledges. The new EkoJoe Refillables company will be outside, providing a mobile refill service, if you want to top up on essentials like washing up liquid, shampoo and dried fruit etc. They have some containers you can use, or you can bring your own. Throughout the day there will be a chance to hear
inspirational speakers talking about living a more sustainable life. Gavin Taylor will be talking about how he has built his hairdressing business on sustainable values. David Morton, environmental activist and Leicester resident, will talk about a carbon neutral future, and his own personal goals. And Sustain-
able Rothley members will talk about the work that’s going on in the village. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the achievements so far, and discover new possibilities. The next litter-pick will be on Sunday April 5, 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Hallfields Lane car park. On the first and third Fridays of the month, there’s a bagmaking group meeting at the library from 1-3pm. You can drop in to say hello, or stay and help make the bags. If you’d like to make some bags at home, we can give you a kit to get going. Fun and friendly, and everyone’s welcome. There are collection points in the village for crisp packets and other unrecyclable goods, so get in touch if you’d like to know more. Offers of help and support are always welcome. Our next meeting is on Tuesday March 10 at 7pm in the library. You can get in touch at sustainablerothley@gmail. com, or on our Facebook page. From Sustainable Rothley
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A MOBILE zero waste shop and refill station has been stopping in Rothley, selling ethically sourced and recycled products for the home and food.
Plastic free Rothley Congratulations, Rothley! After working together for over a year, the village has been approved as a Plastic free Community. Single use plastic, like drinking straws, plastic bottles and plastic bags, has reduced significantly in the village, thanks to all the businesses, community groups, the Parish Council and residents who have got involved. You may spot the small square wooden plaques in the shops. And the school is fully on board, working towards their Green Flag Award as an eco-school. Rothley has become the first community in Leicestershire to achieve the status; Oadby, Woodhouse Eaves, Syston and Queniborough are also working towards it. But there’s lots more to do for us to make positive steps. Sustainable Rothley also organises litter-picks, makes and delivers fabric bags for Corts, the Food Bank and the library, and has a beautiful pledge tree in the library for us all to add a leaf with our personal
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80 new homes linked to school extension PLANS FOR 80 new homes linked to an extension of Rothley school featured at a public exhibition in February. The exhibition was held at Rothley school on February 11. Visitors were able to look at plans for approximately 80 new homes behind the school and a new school building to provide an additional six classrooms and a school hall. The plans also include: • relocation of the existing hard court play area onto adjoining land • provision for staff parking • a contribution to extend the dropoff car park • vehicle access from Brookfield Road • pedestrian access from Burrow Drive • a financial contribution towards a footbridge across Rothley Brook The plans for Rothley school have been drawn up by the school’s head teacher, landowners Rothley Temple Estates and Leicestershire County Council. A planning application is expected in the next two months. At this stage the public will be invited to comment on the application Demand is exceeding supply when it comes to finding places in local schools making an extension of Rothley school necessary. The majority of schools in Leicestershire are academies and are no longer under the control of the Local Authority (Leicestershire County Council). Acade-
School funding figures
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CONTRIBUTIONS OF £17.6million towards education should be paid by the developers of the 1950 home Broadnook Garden Suburb, south of Rothley. A planning application for the first phase of the development is expected to come before Charnwood soon. Section 106 developer contributions are calculated according to a formula and their function is to mitigate the impact of development on an area. Leicestershire County Council says the contribution towards education should be: • Secondary school (358 places required): £6,486,288 for remodelling the Cedars Academy. • Primary School (630 places): £8,896,250 for a new school • Specialist schools: £1,038,303 • Early Years Requirement: ££1,476,335 Developers, the Palmer Tomkinson Trust, have disputed the figures produced by the County Council.
Pic: the masterplan showing the school extension and the new housing
mies are responsible for their admissions, but the County Council is responsible for ensuring there are enough school places in the county as a whole for children aged four onwards. A planning application linking housing development to a developer funded school extension will cost the county council less money than if the county council had to pay for the new classrooms. But if the planning permission is rejected, the county will have to step in and provide the extension. Some local residents are objecting to
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the proposals. Although they recognise the need for more school places, they say: • the estate is already congested at school times and would be made worse by 80 new properties and 200 additional pupils • the existing local services (doctors/dentists) are already oversubscribed • there aren’t enough secondary school places to cope • the site is a marked area of ‘Special Character’
• flooding issues on the site • loss of wildlife habitat Around 10 people concerned by the plans attended the February meeting of Rothley Parish Council. They were advised to wait for the planning application to be submitted and then submit their comments to Charnwood Borough Council. Rothley Parish Council has prepared a Neighbourhood Plan but it is not yet in force. It excludes the proposed site as one for development. www.farmersway-rothley.co.uk
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Storm uproots tree A LARGE fir tree fell on a house in Rothley during the February storms. The service crews were called to the scene and they isolated the electricity and water for safety. Contractors working for Charnwood Borough Council removed the tree. The homeowner, Michele McLugash, said: “We have been in touch with Charnwood Borough Council for a couple of years about this tree with our concerns. “They have checked it and said it was healthy but it obviously wasn’t safe. “Our insurers have been brilliant and I’d like to thank everyone for all their kind words.” Pic: a tree fell on a house in Homefield Lane The next issue of
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The tree fell down during high winds on February 9 at approximately 2pm. The property, on Homefield Lane, was unoccupied at the time. Damage was caused to the roof.
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Lifts were arranged to the community library on a very wet Sunday afternoon in January. A spokesman said: “Refreshments went
down a treat during short breaks in conversation as the folks that came had a great time catching up with people that they hadn’t seen for many a year. “One very elderly resident who was unable to come had her cake delivered to her! The afternoon proved so successful that both the volunteers and the clients would like to do it again sometime.” If you would be interested in becoming a volunteer for the Rothley Good Neighbour Scheme, or feel you could benefit from their services, please call 07561 596873 to find out more.
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THE VOLUNTEERS of the Rothley Good Neighbour Scheme organised a Sunday afternoon tea party for local people, many of whom have used the scheme for lifts to medical / hospital appointments over the past year.
Warm welcome at tennis club’s open day ADULTS AND children are being welcomed to Rothley Ivanhoe tennis club’s open day on March 14. This lively club, recently awarded the title of club of the year by Tennis Leicestershire, holds a weekly coaching program for all ages which runs all year round. The club is located on Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, behind Rothley library. Rothley Ivanhoe Tennis Club offers play throughout the year on its six courts -
five are floodlit. There are membership packages and pay and play opportunities. Members have the chance to represent the club in matches, to play social tennis and in club competitions held throughout the year. There are seven men's teams, five women's teams, four mixed teams and junior teams. Anne Mumford, Chairperson of the club, said : “We are the
envy of many other clubs for the organised play we have throughout the year. This was recognised a couple of years ago in being awarded Tennis Club of the Year by Tennis Leicestershire. The club is well organised and has fantastic volunteers and coaches and such commitment to the club was recognised recently by Pete Randall being awarded Tennis Leicestershire's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Federation Cup Captain Anne Keothavong.” This year the club will be offering some new sessions as well as old favour-
ites, starting with the Open Day on Saturday March 14 from 1pm to 3pm with a better than half price offer for adults joining on the day. There will be a 45 minute adult coaching session starting at 1pm followed by social tennis. Anne said: “Come and see our Saturday afternoon junior coaching which runs in different age groups from 2pm for juniors and talk with our coaches. Match practices and some start of season social and skills sessions will commence following the open day.”
Salon guru Gavin Taylor answers local residents’ hair issues Some people shy away from talking about their issues with their hair, but this shouldn’t be the case. Most hairdressers have or have had hair issues too, after all you wouldn’t think twice about asking your doctor for advice. Hairdressers are experts in hair, scalps and treatments so here Gavin Taylor helps answer questions from local residents… Q. I have got really fine shoulder length hair and would like advice on the best cut to make it look as thick as possible.
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A. A great look at the minute is a blunt one length long bob, it’s ok to wear your hair flat but with precision giving your hair maximum thickness. Alternatively a great hair cut for fine hair is a pixie crop if you are brave enough (go for it).
Q. I have frizzy dry curly hair and can’t find anything to tame it down. Is there anything I can use? (Susan, Rothley) A. This is such a common question and the answer lies in what you already have in your cupboards. There are a lot of so called remedies out there to solve your frizz problem but in our experience the answer is your very own conditioner! Simply leave your normal conditioner in, do not rinse it out. Clients with dry, frizzy hair need as much moisture as possible and this delivers. Q. My hair is so greasy I have to wash it every day. Is there something I can use to combat this? (Mark, Cropston) A. This is part habit, part product use. If you are using cheaper shampoo then try using a professional salon shampoo and also wean yourself off of washing your hair everyday by simply wetting it instead on day two then wash hair day three. Then try washing every third day and wetting in between. Your hair will love you for it and it may feel oily for a week but will balance out over time.
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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 email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk
The Rothley History Society will be meeting on Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm at the Rothley Centre Our Speaker will be Neil Crutchley on the topic of "Thomas Cook and the Temperance Movement" Guests and new members always welcome
Birstall & District Art Society Tuesday, 10th March, at 7pm
The Old Crown I was interested to read the article in the last issue about The Wheatsheaf Inn and the old tale about a fire that was extinguished using beer. It reminded me of my grandparents, Billy and Nellie Sanders (pictured above), who managed The Old Crown Inn in Rothley in the 1960s. Early one evening there was a fire near the bar which was started by a paraffin heater. My grandfather did indeed use beer to douse the flames and quite successfully. The story made the local paper and somehow ended up in a newspaper across the Atlantic. A couple of Americans who were fascinated by the story actually wrote to Billy. My grandparents managed the Crown throughout the 1960s and the Saturday night singalongs with Albert on the piano were legendary. They continued to live in Rothley in retirement and when Nellie died aged 97 she was just as sharp mentally as she was in the 1960s. Beverley Carr
You are invited to join us at the Palmer-Tomkinson Centre at Cedars Academy to hear well-known professional artist Tim Fisher appraising the works of our members in various media from Watercolour, Pen & Ink, Pastels, to Acrylics and Oils, as well as ‘Mixed Media’ using a combination of materials and effects. This is a perfect opportunity for visitors to come along and see the work of our members and to find out more about our Society. Do join us to discover whether you will be inspired to take up this wonderful hobby. Refreshments available at the interval. Demonstration ends at 9pm. Members £2; Guests £4. Free raffle. Ample parking and wheelchair access.
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Book Launch Sat 28 March 10.30-12.30 The Chapel Rothley Court Hotel The Trust is launching the latest book by local historian Terry Sheppard. It’s 236 pages, many in colour, and called “Frederick Merttens, the Last Lord of Rothley’s English Manor & Soke”. A full history of the German-born Manchester international cotton trader who bought the Rothley Temple Estate in 1893, and the 1000 years of Lordships he followed. Rounded off with an appreciation of his legacy in changing the face of Rothley and his humanitarian work. Book on sale for £15
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Humpty Dumpty Friday March 6 starting at 7pm and Saturday March 7, 2pm and 7pm in Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8JU. It is the familiar nursery tale of Humpty Dumpty, the Egg who all the King’s horses and all the King’s men couldn’t put together again when he fell off the wall and smashed, even with the help of Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee. It’s full of yolks and eggs-cruciating stories. Come along, join in and split your sides! Standard £10; Concessions of every sort £8; Family (2+2) £32. You can buy them by PayPal or card from www.busca.org.uk, or from Taylors Flower Shop, High St Barrow. Enquiries and Box Office: 07554447632 There are excellent parking and disabled facilities. Date: Fri 6th March, Sat 7th March 2020 Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm and 7pm Venue: Humphrey Perkins Com-
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The Wonderful World Of Insects by Carl Baggott. The world of insects is fast diminishing which is affecting many species of birds and animals. Carl who is a keen photographer, with a particular interest in butterflies and dragonflies, will perhaps be able to throw some light on to the causes of this decline and how we can possibly help. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7.30pm (Please note this is the 1st Tuesday of the month). AGM followed by Iceland, Land Of Ice And Fire by Nigel Slater. Nigel is a return speaker and is always very enthusiastic about his subject. This time he takes us to Iceland, a Nordic country situated in the North Atlantic. It is blessed with beautiful scenery characterized by lava fields, mountains and glaciers along with Artic Foxes, Reindeer and the occasional Polar Bear along with many Arctic birds notably Skuas, Puffins, Terns and Kittiwakes. The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR. Members are free, visitors £3. New members and visitors are always welcome. There is ample free car parking on site Receive the latest news, updates and events information direct from the police www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk
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Haydn’s ‘Nelson Mass’ An opportunity to perform this wonderful oratorio written for the Esterhazy family of Vienna and first performed in 1798. Sun April 5 (Palm Sunday) in St Mary’s Church, Humberstone. Rehearsal at 2pm and performance at 6pm. The cost to take part as a singer is £10 which includes tea and cake after the workshop before the performance. Download an application form from www.cantamicichoir.org.uk Copies of music will be provided. The singers will be directed by David Necklen and accompanied on organ by Timothy Lees. If possible, please register before March 16
Birstall & District Local History Society Our next monthly meeting takes place on Thur March 12 at 7.30pm in the Birstall Village Hall, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leics. The subject of the evening's talk is "How we amused ourselves before TV" and the talk will be given by one of our regular speakers Felicity Austin. Visitors are very welcome to join us for this talk. Parking will be available on the Birstall Playing Fields through the School Lane entrance Film Presentations Thurcaston and Cropston Parish “Downton Abbey” (Mar 13, 122 mins)
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In March, we are showing the latest British drama from Lord Julian Fellowes. This film shows the much anticipated happenings at Downton Abbey, starring Dame Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton CBE and Hugh Bonneville. We see the exciting preparations for the success of a visit by royalty, King George V and Queen Mary to the country mansion of Lord and Lady Grantham. “Fisherman’s Friends” (Apr 17, 112 mins) We are showing this incredible British true story as our April film. Ten Cornish men were signed to Universal Records and achieved a top ten hit with their traditional folk songs and sea shanties. They were bound together by lifelong friendships and forty years shared experience, beginning on the harbour wall of their fishing village. Starring Tuppence Middleton, this biographical comedy drama won the prestigious Good Tradition Award from the BBC. "Judy" will be shown on May 15.
Friday March 20, 2020 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Cotes Road, Barrow LE12 8JU Football. Some love it, others loathe it, but we can’t deny that it is somehow present in all of our lives. A family show, this is one for all to enjoy. The important thing is, you don’t need to be a football fan to appreciate it. The Beautiful Game is a laughout-loud look at Britain’s undying obsession with football, celebrating everything from weird match day rituals to ridiculous arm chair opinionating. It may even attempt to explain the offside rule. Packed with unforgettable goals, chant-along hits and full to the brim with nostalgia, this show will have you casting your mind back to fixtures gone by. It is performed by Next Door Dance, an all-female company based in Nottingham. They specialise in creating performances that are exciting and relevant to a wide range of audiences - especially those that might believe dance is not for them. Tickets will cost £11 (£12 on the door) or £5 for students in full
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Open Day Sunday March 29, 11am-3pm. To mark the re-opening of the Reedbed Nature Reserve. The entrance is just after The Hope and Anchor pub on the left, postcode LE7 1PD (car parking is £2.50) Entry to the event is free. There will be groups from the Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithology Society, Birstall Bird Group, Moth group, seed bomb making and throwing, make your own butterfly feeder, bird/wildlife walks, simple refreshments, bird/duck food for sale and wildflower seed for sale HATS Spring Play is
“Penny Black” is a quick witted, hilarious farce based on the journey that culminates in the emergence of the great Sherlock Holmes. “Penny Black”, by Rob Wellington, with the consent of Lazy Bee scripts, will capture your imagination and humour right from the opening scene. Note: This play contains some adult humour. Dates for performances are on April, 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2020. Venue: Birstall Social Club, 16-18 Wanlip Lane, Birstall LE4 4JS Tickets: £7.00, £6.00 concession. Discount for group bookings of 10
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Watermead Challenge 2020 Wreake Valley Rotary Club are pleased to announce their 11th Watermead Challenge charity run will take place on Tuesday 7th July 2020 at 7pm at Watermead Country Park near Syston. Proceeds are donated to charitable causes. Last year over £4,000 was raised and distributed. The largely off road run follows both a 3 mile and 5 mile route around the attractive lakeside setting of the park. You can enter at www.evententry.co.uk. Further information is available by visiting www.wreakevalleyrotary.org.uk You're invited to our
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Downton Abbey Downton Abbey, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance
Old Belgrave Now & Then An evening of photographs and postcards showing how Belgrave looked more than a century ago is being presented by Belgrave Heritage Trust. The illustrated talk will be held in Claremont Street Methodist Church, Belgrave on Wednesday 4th March, starting at 7:30. Tickets cost £3.00 and are available from Carolyn Hindocha tel: 07432695138 or carolynhindocha@gmail.com Letters and Stitch
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Birstall Tea Dances St James, Birstall Village Hall Birstall Road Leicester LE4 4DH Fridays 6th & 20th March 2020 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm £4 each Tea / coffee and cakes included All welcomed Further information contact: Jackie 0116 2248278 / 07908607405 Email: jackielucas957@hotmail.co.uk • Glenfield Country Market
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Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on January 20. There were six crimes reported in December. It was reported that the Rothley Centre collected 3679 kg of textiles in 2019 for the Air Ambulance service. This will have funded 10 lifesaving missions. It was agreed to nominate the Rothley Centre and its car park as an Asset of Community Value with Charnwood Borough Council. A full meeting of the Parish Council was held on February 17. Sgt Rod Smart reported there has been very little crime reported in 2020. One vehicle has been stolen, there have been no burglaries, three thefts from vehicles and one bike theft. There have been reports of ASB on Farmers Way. Sgt Smart said more staff are being appointed which hopefully will reduce crime figures further. He said he was moving from Charnwood to Melton after five years. Around 10 members of the public were present to raise their concerns about proposals to build 80 new homes behind Rothley school linked to a developer funded extension to the school. A planning application has yet to be submitted. It was reported that the development site had specifically been left out as a potential site for development in the Rothley Neighbourhood Plan. Comment was made that were any planning application to be unsuccessful, the County Council had the funding to pay for the new classrooms needed at the school, and it has a statutory duty to provide schools of an adequate size to meet demand. A member of the public said they found it shocking that the school is backing the proposals for development. County Councillor Peter Osborne said that section 106 developer contributions already received by the council from other developments and not yet spent would be sufficient to pay for the extension of Rothley school. The County Council says the cost of providing lighting for the path from Rothley Parish church to Hallfields Lane is prohibitive. The Parish Council has requested the lighting to make a safe route for children to school. The County Council suggested the Parish Council pay for the lighting. Cllr Peter Osborne reported that a £400,000 study was being done about flood mitigation measures. He said the
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situation was urgent, and that something should be done quickly. Cllr Leon Hadji-Nilolaou reported that most of the correspondence he receives from the public is about school places. A request for a grit bin on Waterfield Road was turned down on the grounds it would set a precedent. It was agreed to support a proposal from a member of the public trying to set up a community speedwatch scheme. The date of the Annual Parish Meeting is May 5 at the Rothley Centre, 7pm. A FULL meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on November 21. It was reported there had been one burglary from commercial premises and one criminal damage in the parish. There are two new PCSOs. Speed data shows that average speed in the parish appears to be dropping. It was agreed to accept the HM Land Registry application to transfer Sandham Bridge to the parish council with one amendment. The council considered a request from a resident regarding an additional memorial plaque. It was agreed in principle and to find out if there are any more people in the parish who have been killed in conflict that could be included on a plaque. It was agreed to include a budget of £150 for a Christmas tree and to purchase a new computer for the parish office. A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on January 16 (there was no meeting in December). It was reported that three cameras show an average speed of below 30mph. There were two crimes in Thurcaston in December. It was reported that an agreement between the County Council and Centrebus will mean that the Centrebus 154 service will continue with largely the same service with the amendment that there will be five journeys a day which will not serve Station Road and Reservoir Road in Mountsorrel. In public participation there were questions about the Centrebus 154 service, problems at 2 Rectory Lane and speeding in Thurcaston, particularly on Rectory Lane. It was reported that the transfer of ownership of Sandham Bridge to the parish council is complete. Cllr Mark Charles had donated £500 of his Borough Council community grant to Rothley Food Bank. The remaining £500 will be donated to a charitable group within the parish. The Council agreed a precept for 2020/2021 of £39,332. In 2019/20 it was £37,879. The council agreed unanimously not to allow the hire of the Memorial Hall for teenage/young people’s parties (1321 years inclusive). It was agreed to obtain costs for the provision of a dog waste bin at the junction of Station Road and Cropston Road in Cropston.
Open gardens this June ORGANISERS OF the Thurcaston & Cropston Open Gardens weekend are inviting residents to open up their gardens for this year’s event.
A spokesman said: “Perhaps you have opened your garden every year so far, maybe you have once or twice, or maybe you are plucking up the courage to do so for the first time. Come and be part of this popular annual event for local residents of our villages and those visitors from further afield. “We welcome gardens of all shapes and sizes; big or small; simple or elaborate; immaculate or with a more ‘natural’ look, and even those that are ‘works in progress’. People who have opened their gardens in previous years have very positive things to say about the experience, which is why they come back year after year. “Gardens in both villages are open on two afternoons, but if you can only manage one afternoon, then that’s fine.” The event will be raising money for the Air Ambulance – last year £2883 was raised for the same good cause. If you would like to open your garden for this year’s event on June 27 & 28, 2-6pm, or would like more information (or encouragement) please contact Linda 0116 236 3872 or email Linda@tcog.org.uk Look at the website for more information, inspiration and encouragement www.tcog.org.uk . There is also a FAQ section on the website which may be able to answer any questions. Pic: Some of the many visitors at the 2019 Open Gardens weekend The next issue of
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News from Rothley History Society news library successful. Everyone is welcome. Messy Play (new group) Tuesday 10th, 17th 24th , 31st March 10-11am Tuesday 14th ,21st , 28th April 1011am No booking required just turn up. The 50p charge is to cover the costs of materials. Easter Arts Saturdays April 11 & 18, 10am 1.00pm Easter related arts & crafts activities for children. Community Book Group Wednesday March 11, 7.15 – 8.15pm “Beloved” by Toni Morrison Wednesday April 8, 7.15 - 8.15pm “ Station 11” by Emily St. John Mandell Chess Club Thursdays afternoons 2-5pm Come along to play against others, receive advice or learn to play. March 12th , 19th , 26th
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We celebrated this anniversary with a glass of bubbly at the beginning of this first meeting of 2020, which was also our first meeting in our new venue, Thurcaston Memorial Hall. (Membership has increased so much over the years that we needed to change our venue!) With the increased space, we were able to make use of our display boards, focussing on two Saxon artefacts, discovered locally by the late Mr Brian Kimberley and donated by him to the care of the Society. It was good to have space to see them and to find out all about them. Our meeting focussed on Saint Guthlac, warrior and hermit. Speaker Douglas Clinton introduced us to this ‘local’ saint via his timeline and his family tree. Guthlac (c. 674 - 714) was the son of a nobleman in the English kingdom of Mercia. His sister Pega is also venerated as a Saint. As a young man, Guthlac fought in the army of Æthelred of Mercia, fighting the British on the borders of Wales. At the age of 24, he became a monk at Repton Monastery, Derbyshire. Two years later he sought to live the life of a hermit, moving to the island of Croyland, now Crowland, on St Bartholomew's Day AD 699. Our speaker raised a lot of interest and fielded quite a few questions. Our presenter at the meeting in February was Sandra Moore, a local lady whose information is always imparted with enthusiasm and humour. This time, dressed in a ‘pinny’ and turban, and under the name of ‘May Clement’, Sandra recounted one ordinary woman’s experiences and memories of the Second World War. Her stories: of children being evacuated; of couples parting at railway stations as their loved one went away; of people’s houses being demolished by bombs, and of the times spent in air-raid shelters (where both laughter and fear were part of everyday life), were amusing, informative and, at times, very sad. She described food rationing, from the point of view of an ordinary housewife, whose pre-war cleaning job, had been supplemented by a job in a munitions factory. Descriptions of long waits in queues, desperate to purchase the rapidly disappearing meat or sausages, were followed by accounts of families, trying, in comical ways to retain normality as festive celebrations had to be catered for. ‘May Clement’ recalled eating odd meats (whale?) and equally strange ‘vegetables’ gathered from hedgerows, as attempts were made to eke out food supplies.
Each story brought back memories to those people in our audience whether they remembered the War (and some people did!) or whether the account reminded them of stories their own parents had told them years ago. The pre-recorded sound effects, alongside the somewhat unexpected thunder and lightening outside the Memorial Hall, added to the atmosphere. Sandra’s presentation and role play were, as usual, most realistic. She stood for the full fifty minutes of her talk. Considering that many months ago, she had a very bad fall, which has resulted in reduced mobility and a great deal of pain, we are particularly grateful that she was able to entertain and enlighten us in such an interesting way. Please note: Our next meeting will be at 7:30pm on Tuesday March 17 at The Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston. Eddie Smallwood will tell us about ‘Victorian Crime and Punishment in Leicester’. From Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society www.thurcastoncropstonhistory.org.uk
Council tax rise CHARNWOOD BOROUGH Council is raising its share of council tax by just under 9p a week for a Band D property. The increase will see the annual charge for an average Band D property rise £4.43 (3.63 per cent) to £126.52 from April 1, 2020. Councillor Tom Barkley, lead member for finance and property services, said: “Even with these increases, it means we will still have one of the lowest council tax rates in the country. “However, the budget does include using some of our reserves and this is not a sustainable position. That is why we are developing plans to increase our income from other sources, such as through investment in commercial property, and ensure we are operating in the most efficient and effective ways possible.” Charnwood Borough Council currently has the 23rd lowest council tax charge out of 201 district councils in the country. Council tax pays for a range of services provided Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue and the parish council where you live (or Charnwood Borough Council for people in Loughborough). The Charnwood element accounts for less than 10 per cent of the total bill.
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Rothley Community Library: March & April 2020 Events Film Club Programme at The Rothley Centre Friday March 20, 2pm Sometimes Always Never Alan is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael who stormed out over a game of Scrabble. With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair the relationship with his youngest son Peter and solve the mystery of an online player who he thinks could be Michael, so he can finally move on and reunite his family. Stars Bill Nighy, Sam Riley, Alice Lowe, Louis Healy, Tim McInnerny, Jenny Agutter Friday April 17, 2pm Downton Abbey Downton Abbey, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Following voting at the January Film Club the following films have been chosen for:May 15 Knives Out June 12 Judy October 16 Little Women November 20 1917 December 18 to be confirmed Under 5s Sessions Tuesday March 3, 9.30 – 10.30am Friday March 20, 9.30 - 10.30am Tuesday April 7, 9.30 - 10.30am Friday April 17, 9.30 - 10.30am
2020 MARKS the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society.
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Planning P/20/0354/2: 7 Breech Hedge Rothley LE7 7RN Single storey rear extension to dwelling P/20/0402/2: 71 Swithland Lane Rothley LE7 7SG T27 Taxus Bacatta - Prune branches interfering with telephone line, 5.2m highway clearance if needed. P/20/0369/2 : 71 Swithland Lane Rothley LE7 7SG T1 Prunus Cerasifera - Crown reduction by approx 2 meters. T2 Taxus Bacatta - Crown lift by 2.4 meters. P/20/0376/2 : 96 Swithland Lane Rothley LE7 7SF T1, 2 & 3 x3 Cherry Trees - Crown reduction by 1.5m. T4 Silver Maple - Re-pollard to previous points. G1 - Crown raise by 4m. P/20/0265/2 : 21 Barwell Drive Rothley LE7 7WB Change of use of part of the garage into a beauty salon (use class Sui Generis). P/20/0217/2 : 151 Swithland Lane Rothley LE7 7SH Proposed first floor extension to side and extension of roof to front of dwelling to form front entrance porch P/20/0161/2: Rothley Lodge, Unit 3 Loughborough Road Rothley LE7 7NL Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs. P/20/0214/2: 933 Loughborough Road Rothley LE7 7NJ Change of use from play barn to day nursery (Use Class D1) and external alterations to building. P/20/0201/2: 9 Brownhill Crescent Rothley LE7 7LA Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for the erection of a home office to rear of dwelling. P/20/0118/2 : Wyevale Garden Centre Loughborough Road Rothley LE7 7NL Retention of siting of timber cabin for use as arts and crafts activity centre and siting of new cabin adjacent for dog grooming business. P/20/0120/2 : 19 Westfield Lane Rothley LE7 7LH Two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear with first floor balcony above. P/20/0051/2: 55 Swithland Lane Rothley LE7 7SG Replacement of existing external timber doors and windows 'like-for-like'. P/20/0044/2: 167 Swithland Lane Rothley Leicestershire LE7 7SJ T1 Cherry Tree - Light prune to shape and remove limb. T2 Pine Tree - Remove 4 lowest limbs and 1 large limb (lowest) to remove weight. P/20/0033/2: 134 Leicester Road Thurcaston Leicester LE7 7JJ Erection of single storey extension to front of dwelling and two extensions to side and rear.
PRESENTATION NIGHT at Rothley Park Golf Club saw winners of trophies, medals, cups and plates collecting their prizes followed by a post presentation supper. Amongst the prize winners were 2019 Club Champions Tom Hoy and Maz Sharpe, and the Under 35’s men’s champion, Nick Preedy. Eric Walker collected the Junior Captain’s Cup and Vicky Mayfield was presented with the Junior Merit Cup. The Senior Bowl went to Mike Howell. The new competitive season starts again in the spring. A club spokesperson said: “If anyone is interested in either taking up golf or coming back to
Wreake hampers WREAKE VALLEY Academy students filled and decorated Christmas hampers that were distributed to local homes.
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Monday Club news MR PETER Savage set up his computer Club has again been able to support some to begin his picture show, and proceed- charities through raffles held at these ed to entertain us for most of the after- events. noon with comparisons between the Meetings normally start at 2.15pm on days of our youth and the things we all the second Monday of each month. On March 9 we are due to hear from Chris take for granted now. Watkins about “Fine Cell Work”, which He soon had us in stitches with some may not be what you would expect. On of the adverts of yesteryear, where it was April 20 (one week later than usual beassumed that a woman’s dearest wish was cause of Easter) there will be a talk from to have the latest electrical household Intercare, who help families in Africa to appliance as her Christmas present. Health and Safety also came under scrutiny, improve their living conditions. New members and visitors are very welcome to our as we saw posters praising the advantages meetings --- just turn up on the day. of asbestos, or DDT to keep children safe From the Monday Club, Thurcaston & Cropfrom bugs, or recommending a particular ston brand of cigarettes to satisfy the cravings of ladies who were expecting! Sometimes we really should stop to think what we are doing; people have actually died watering their Christmas tree while the decorative electric lights are switched on! The talk ended with a lighter-hearted quote from the legendary comedian Tommy Cooper: How do you make furniture PATIENTS IN Leicester, Leicesterout of confectionery? You take a stick of shire and Rutland (LLR) suffering rock, break it twice, and you end up with with certain types of hernia can a three-piece sweet! Our speaker finished now be treated in a primary care to much laughter all round and hearty applause. (Mr Savage explained that he setting thanks to a new operating does not take a fee for his talks, but asked theatre at The County Practice in for donations towards the charity “Hearing Syston. Dogs for the Deaf” instead, which is in its The County Practice is the only 35th year, and many members took the one in LLR to offer this service and opportunity to make a donation.) will mean that a significant number of At the February AGM Jenny Kennington patients will now be able to have their reminded us about some of the highlights operations closer to home. of the past year. We usually have 20-30 Opened formally by Charnwood people per meeting, and some of our past MP Edward Argar, the £62,000 Wilspeakers have a wide repertoire of talks son Theatre Suite has been made and always draw an appreciative audience. possible through investment from The We had a large turnout for a talk about County Practice as well as funding Moorcroft pottery; relived one woman’s from Charnwood Borough Council and WWII experiences with a re-enactor; were Davidsons Homes, under their plantransported to two years of teaching in ning contributions for health infraChina; admired the lady who walked the West Highland Way in a group, soon after structure to reflect the needs of the having a hip replacement; listened to adnew housing development being built vice from the Benefits Advice and Advocacy in the area. Service; enjoyed memories of Ballroom Dr Gareth Chidlow, GP at The Dancing; the history of the tea we drink; County Practice, said: “We are really and forays into genealogy (researching proud of our new operating theatre; your family tree). we can now offer hernia surgery unThe outing to Worcester in May was der local anaesthetic and for many blessed with good weather, and there was patients it avoids the need to travel in plenty of history to be explored including to one of the main Leicester hospitals. the Cathedral (where an episode of “Fa“This service isn’t just for patients ther Brown” was being filmed for TV) and in Syston; patients can choose to be the Commandery, a museum in an 800-treated here if they live anywhere in year old building. The composer Edward LLR and the feedback we have reElgar, who was born nearby, had a lifelong ceived so far has been really positive. association with Worcester. Many memIn future there’s also the potential for bers enjoy the July Strawberry Tea, which further procedures to be carried out is becoming a tradition. The year was here, as we have both preoperative rounded off by an early Christmas meal at and recovery rooms and that is someBirstall Golf Club, with entertainment prothing we are really excited about.” vided by the local handbell ringers. The
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Janette is a successful garden designer and speaker, and her talk ‘Birds, Butterflies and Bees’ was a great start to the new gardening year. In her illustrated talk Janette gave lots of information about plants to grow to encourage wildlife to visit and about the needs of wildlife. She made the point that since the 1940’s much rural habitat has been lost to wildlife – thousands of miles of hedgerow have disappeared, 95% of wildflower meadows have gone, as have thousands of natural ponds. Gardens can never be a substitute for the countryside, but they can be an important element in the survival of wildlife. Over 600 wildlife species are at risk and gardens can provide food, water, shelter and a place where wildlife can raise their young. And, in turn, wildlife will be good for our gardens, good for us, and good for the environment. Janette encouraged us to ‘go organic’. Chemicals are not selective and kill the good along with the bad. By going organic we encourage
wildlife and we can establish a balance between pests and their natural predators. Mimic nature by planting as many different plants as possible and this will reduce pest and disease problems. Janette encouraged us to plant trees and hedges. She suggested that there are trees for every size of garden, and gave
many examples. They provide shade and shelter, and create a focal point in any garden. Hedges are cheaper to buy and maintain than fences. They also reduce wind. Native trees and hedges are best as they support the most wildlife. Many gardeners are too tidy and Janette encouaged us to leave the pruning of perennial plants till the spring and leave piles of logs to provide food and shelter for wildlife over winter. She also encouraged us to provide water in the garden – ideally by creating a wildlife pond or at least a bird bath. Attract
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birds into the garden by providing food and bird boxes. But make sure you feed the birds all year round. As well as all the hints and tips about the importance of wildlife, Janette provided a list of plants that will encourage wildlife to visit our gardens. This list contained many plants that members knew such as Buddleia (the butterfly bush) but also contained what Janette considered good varieties of plants and tips on pruning and how to get the best from plants. This really was a splendid talk, packed full of advice and information. It was also delivered with humour, antedotes and illustrated by excellent photos. The Gardening Club meets in the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall. Whether an experienced gardener or an enthusiastic beginner we are sure you will find something of interest in this year’s programme. New members are made most welcome. What’s more, it is excellent value! The membership fee is still only £12 for the year (pro rota) or £3 per meeting. So, if you are interested in gardening - come and give the Club a try. For more information call Dave Haddon (0116) 235 9758: david.haddon20@ntlworld.com Or Richard Elks (0116 236 8313): cropston161@hotmail.co.uk The next club events are: Wed 11 March, 7.45 pm: ‘Spring Has Sprung’ Nigel Hopes Nigel is now Head Gardener for John Massey at Ashwood Nurseries. This talk is full of all the excitement of spring, looking at our favourite plants to build up the energy in your garden ready for the summer! Full of tried and tested plants guaranteed to make an impact! There will also be a selection of plants for sale. Wed 8 April, 7.45 pm The Social History of the Allotment Twigs Way The ‘Social History of the Allotment’ is a heavily illustrated and entertaining talk on the cultural and political history of the allotment and allotment movement from the ‘Diggers’ to the present. Twigs has worked in historic landscapes for over thirty years. She carries out lecturing, research, writing, publishing and indulges herself with an enduring fascination with the history of female gardeners.
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From Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club
David Ives Bsc(Hons) MCIOB FCABE C.Build E. Chartered & Accredited
MAR 2020
THE THURCASTON and Cropston Gardening Club started 2020 in grand style, with a talk in January by Janette Merilion.
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