THE ROTHLEY POST YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
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MAR/APR 2021
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No. 147
Rothley boy’s running challenge A SEVEN-year-old boy from Rothley ran a mile every day in January to raise money for the Rainbows Children’s Hospital. Henry, a pupil at Rothley primary school, has raised £851 and said he wanted to help children who are less fortunate than himself. Henry ran various routes around Rothley, accompanied by his mum or dad each time, except for one solo run around the park. He said: “It was really fun, great exercise and shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.”
Henry’s final run started and finish at the Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough. Mum Laura, and dad Chris, said: “We are unbelievably proud of his achievement and impressed with his determination and perseverance to run every day despite snow, rain and icy weather.”
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Peace Garden A PEACE garden has been created at the Mountsorrel & Rothley Community Heritage Centre. The garden, which took 18 months to design and plan, is a site where the ashes of loved ones can be spread, and a plaque erected in their memory. A Heritage Centre spokesman said: “Our volunteers have created a circular garden in a very beautiful and peaceful part of the old quarry bottom. On one side is a semicircle of upright railway sleepers where elegant granite plaques will be placed in memory of loved ones. On the opposite side, there are benches, planting and granite rock features. The eco team have planted a variety of flowers, ensuring the garden has colour throughout the year.”
Plaques cost £180 with the option to spread a small amount of ashes. Plaque orders are already being taken, and the first sleeper is almost full. For an order form and further details, please contact the Heritage Centre.
Woman spat at THE POLICE are appealing for information after a woman reported that a man spat in her face while walking her dog in Mountsorrel. Around 7.15am on Monday February 1, a women was walking her dog on Crown Lane when a man approached her from behind, forcibly pushed her, and then spat in her face. The man then verbally threatened the women before leaving the area on foot. He is described as around 5’7 with a slim build and brown hair. He wore dark clothing and spoke with a local accent. PSCO Katrina Hallmark said: “This was a disgusting and potentially dangerous incident. “It was light when it occurred and we would like to speak to anyone who may have a seen a man in the area who matches the description.” Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 21*65778.