THE ROTHLEY POST YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Delivered to Rothley, Thurcaston & Cropston
NOV/DEC 2021
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No. 151
Rothley race welcomed back
Thefts: man jailed A MAN with 222 crimes on his record stole from a Rothley business while on parole.
IT HAS been two long years since the Rothley10K was held so it was with great pride that this year that the organisers were able to bring the race back!
Darren Vallance, (47), of Maple Drive, Loughborough, targeted the Miller & Carter steakhouse in Rothley on July 30, 2021. Leicester Crown Court was told Vallance stole the chef’s rucksack and another employee’s bag. Together they contained £410 in cash, driving licenses and bank cards. Other offences Vallance admitted to were theft from Brown Lanes bar in Loughborough on June 17, Loughborough Grammar School on June 24, Pizza Express in Loughborough on July 21 and the Organ Grinder pub on August 18. These offences took place while Vallance was on early release license from
Held on September 14, 2021, the Rothley10K saw 548 runners line up to pound the streets of Rothley, raising funds for charities – including headline charity LOROS who co-organise the event with the support of Mattioli Woods. Now in its 35th year, this year’s race was dedicated to Colin Favell, who founded the race and sadly passed away in February last year. The official race t-shirt had ‘Run for Colin’ as a commemorative gift to each runner from the main sponsor, Mattioli Woods.
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Pic: runners at the start of the Rothley10K
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Mattioli Woods is a company with reach across the UK but prides itself on making a difference to local communities – including Leicestershire – where its founders started the wealth management business over 30 years ago. Colin was greatly missed this year, but his commitment to making a difference will live on. There were many heroes at this year’s event, and organisers are delighted to announce they raised over £22,000 for LOROS. Ian Mattioli, Chief Executive Officer of Mattioli Woods said: “Every year we host this race and it is always a real privilege
to watch the good people of Leicestershire – runners, sponsors, volunteers and spectators - give up their time to help others, especially after such a difficult 18 months. “As always, it is a true testament to the residents of Rothley that we are able to put on this event. I personally would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helps us, whether that’s parking a little further out due to road closures, cheering the runners on from the sidelines or just welcoming us to your village – even those jelly babies are appreciated!” Continued on page 3
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