REVIVALreturns thisAugust

MOUNTSORREL REVIVAL is the annual, free-to-visit, village festival of fun and it's back again for 2023 on Sunday August 13.

“The REVIVAL festival brings Mountsorrel alive. The fun is spread along the centre of the village on the Memorial Cricket Field, the Leisure Centre car park, in the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, the Village Green, the Buttermarket and all along the streets to the Waterside pub and The Swan.” children climbing wall, steel band, dog show, Sambando drums, Quorn Ukulele, children’s funfair rides, face painting, laser quest, donkey rides, archery and much more.

With a parade, fun run, stalls, food, village competitions, dog show, attractions and activities for all ages, themed areas, lots of music everywhere and much more, there’s something for all the family.

The event is organised by volunteers from the Mountsorrel Community Team (MCT). Spokeswoman Caroline Moss said: “REVIVAL 2022 was the best attended, and some said the best yet! With thousands of visitors from Mountsorrel and surrounding areas, it’s one of the highlights of the village calendar. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive for 2022, and this year we’re working hard to make REVIVAL 2023 even better.

Entertainment already confirmed include burlesque dancers, Bhangra dancers, brass band, model railways,

Caroline said: “REVIVAL starts with the parade, a spectacle of music, dancers, vintage vehicles and community groups. Would your group like to be part of the parade? Get in touch. This year we are working closely with the Mountsorrel Community Craft Project to create banners for the parade.

We want to build on each year, helping grow our parade with banners to represent all parts of Mountsorrel. Do you want to make a banner for your group? Would you like to help make a banner? There’s lots more information on the Mountsorrel Community Craft Project Facebook page, or you can get in touch with the Mountsorrel Community Team.”

If you would like to be a part of the Mountsorrel REVIVAL, there are so many ways to join in.

Caroline said: “You can be an event sponsor or just place an advert in our event programme. You could be a volunteer on the day – there are lots of jobs, and you can give as little as an hour of your time. You could be in the parade or help make parade banners. You can enter our competitions on the day, or you can just come along and join in the fun.”

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor following Elections (co-option)

Following the local elections on May 4th, 9 parish councillors were elected. As there are 10 seats on the council there is a vacancy which Rothley Parish Council (RPC) will fill by a co-option process.

RPC are inviting anyone who may feel they have something to offer by serving their community to write a short statement about themselves. The piece need not be lengthy but it would be helpful if we knew something about your interests, your employment back ground and experience, especially if you have volunteered in other walks of life.

Should you wish to know more information about the workings of the council please email the Clerk or contact one of the elected councillors who will be more than happy to give you some information.

Being a councillor involves coming to a council meeting once a month and deciding on the issues that come before the council where local views and opinions are very welcome.

What do Parish Councillors do?

The role can be summed up in these 5 statements

• Improve the quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses

• Represents the views of the community

• Bring forward proposals for new or improved projects and services

• Ensure effective management of the council

• Plan for the future of the parish

Although there is no closing date, we will be intending to co-opt a new councillor by mid-August with a view to starting by September 2023.

Eligibility to become a Parish Councillor:

• must be eighteen years of age or older

• British Citizen or an eligible commonwealth citizen

And meet at least one of the following criteria:

• The applicant is and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish in which they wish to stand from the day of their co-option.

• The applicant has occupied as owner or tenant any land or premises in the parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of their co-option.

• The applicant's main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of their co-option has been in the parish.

• The applicant has lived in the parish area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of their co-option.

Completed statement to be sent to: The Clerk, Rothley Parish Council, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Leics, LE7 7PR or email: clerk@rothleyparishcouncil.org.uk

To keep in touch with all things REVIVAL, or for more information on REVIVAL, follow the Mountsorrel REVIVAL Facebook page, or take a look at the website www.the–mct.co.uk/revival-2023