AUGUST 2021
MONTHLY NEWS, INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT FOR GLENFIELD
The Show Must Go On! 21st August 2021 2:15pm at St. Peter’s Church Centre
THE GLENFIELD GARDENERS’ Annual Show has not taken place since 2019, but we know there are plenty of keen gardeners out there, and maybe some new lockdown growers too. It’s not just about your carrots, leeks and spuds! The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association (GGA) is an organisation that hosts a fruit, flowers, vegetables, handicrafts, preserves, art, photography, drinks and flower arranging show. It is a chance for the local people in our community to show off their talents and enter them into our show. What’s more, you don’t even have to be a member to join in. We’re not just for the wellies, spades and gardening gloves brigade (although you are more than welcome if you fit this description). There is something for everyone whether you are young, old or a child. If you are interested in entering this year’s show, or just want to know a bit more about what will be going on, this year’s show schedule is available on www.glenfieldgazette.com
Appointments no longer necessary at Council tips LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY Council returned their tips to the normal service from Monday 19 July. No appointments are necessary to visit a waste site. Vans, pickups and cars with trailers, and any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, must have a Waste Permit. To manage the expected increase in demand, you may find traffic management in place at Whetstone Tip. Please visit the Leicestershire County Council website for more information.
Just click the link in the banner for Annual Show. Paper copies are also available from Park House in Glenfield.
Where are the nearest Defibrillators?
You do not need an entry form, simply bring your exhibits along from 7-9pm on Friday 20th, or 8:3010:30am on Saturday 21st. For those who have entered before, we have streamlined our booking in system so there will be no queuing.
IN GLENFIELD, the Gazette understands that there are four defibrillators:
You can also keep up to date by following our FaceBook page Glenfield Gardeners’ Association. If you have any queries please email glenfieldgardeners@gmail.com The GGA warmly welcomes everyone who may want to exhibit. Let’s make it a show to remember!
Villagers gather to pay their respects to Malcolm Tuff THE FUNERAL of Glenfield’s former village butcher Malcolm Tuff took place last month. Friends, family and many of Malcolm’s customers gathered outside his former shop to pay their respects.
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Outside Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield LE3 8DL;
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At Glenfield Sports Ground, Gynsill Lane, Anstey LE7 7AG;
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At Morrison’s Petrol Station, Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BQ;
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Outside Glenfield Surgery, Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GS.
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PLATINUM AWARD WINNERS! ELLIS PARK in Glenfield is a lovely place, and it’s a shame to see how much litter is dropped there every day, particularly as there are plenty of bins provided for people to dispose of their waste.
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Apparently, between 10 and 12 large bin bags of rubbish are dropped by Ellis Park users over each weekend.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Explorer Scouts Dan, Daniel, Matt and Matthew who have each been awarded the Chief Scouts Platinum Award. To achieve this award the Explorer scouts completed a two day expedition, committed to three months of community service, took part in a new sporting activity for a period of three months, and learnt a new skill. The awards were presented by South West Leicester District Commissioner Chris Wedd at the Scouts John’s Lee Woods campsite. For their next challenge, the four will be taking part in the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Can YOU help? THE 42ND GLENFIELD SCOUT GROUP is on the lookout for additional adult help to support the activities we offer all our age groups, and the best kept secret is the adult volunteers enjoy them just as much as the kids! To find out how you could get involved and make a huge difference to young people’s live whilst having fun yourself, please contact 42ndglenfieldscouts@gmail.com
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Surely it is not too much trouble to walk a few yards and put your Coke can, Pringles tube, or drinks bottle into a bin? Let’s all make an effort to keep Ellis Park tidy this summer. We are lucky to have it. Thanks!
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County council plans to plant a tree for every resident AN AMBITIOUS new plan to make Leicestershire greener and boost biodiversity is being launched by the county council, with plans to plant a whopping 700,000 trees – one for every resident in the county. Leicestershire is one of the least wooded areas of the country, currently around 6% woodland – well below the national average of 10%. The county council currently manages around 321,000 trees (including 404 hectares of woodland), but with diseases such as Ash Die Back placing more trees under threat, the authority’s strategy and action plan, adopted in May 2020, will see the number of trees across the county increase dramatically.
Anstey and Glenfield CRICKET CLUB NEWS From Phil Vose, Vice Chairman
ANSTEY AND GLENFIELD CRICKET CLUB are enjoying an excellent 2021 season. At the time of writing, the first team are currently flying high in Division 4 West sitting in 3rd place pushing for promotion and in Division 6 West the second XI are in 7th place looking to continue to improve and climb further up the table.
Councillor Blake Pain, cabinet member for the environment is pictured planting a tree outside County Hall.
It has already started to improve, thanks to the National Forest which has increased forest cover in the north west corner of the county to 21%. This is a success story which the council is keen to replicate elsewhere; in towns, villages, on farms, country parks and open spaces and embedded in the design of new housing and employment developments. The tree planting will also support the county council’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, as trees and woodlands play an important part in cleaning up the environment, providing clean air, improving soil quality and reducing flooding. And it’s not just the environment which will benefit - research shows that a walk among trees reduces stress and improves mental wellbeing. The council has submitted applications for grant funding to the Forestry Commission to help tree planting projects take root and to enable sustainable woodland management across its country parks and is looking for further opportunities to increase tree planting across the county. Leicestershire County Council currently provides a free tree scheme for farmers and landowners and works closely with the Woodland Trust to offer tree packs for planting projects including the new hedgerows and the creation of new woodlands.
The secret of happiness? SCIENTISTS have been trying to work out a ‘formula’ for happiness. The result is incomprehensible to most of us, beginning as it does with Happiness (t)=w0=w1, running on for three lines, and then ending with jRPEj…...
But, in plain English, the neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) have concluded that happiness depends not so much on how well you are doing, but on whether you are doing better than you expected to be doing. And one professor added: “The ephemeral nature of happiness means we might be better off thinking about happiness in a different way. Happiness is a tool, not a goal in itself. It can help us better understand what we care about, what we value.” And we can adjust our lives accordingly.
The first team have enjoyed some fantastic victories during the season with recent victories coming against Newbold Verdon, Twycross, Leicester Ivanhoe 3, Cropston 2, Barrow Town 2 and Kirby Muxloe 2. There have been some great individual performances with half centuries for Bhav Shukla, Ash Patel, Stuart Wiles, Viral Patel and captain, Sunny Singh. The bowlers have also made some brilliant contributions with the leading contribution being Charlie Wilkes who took 6 wickets against Kirby Muxloe 2. Anil Revu also took an outstanding 5 wickets in the victory against Cropston 2. There have been a few 4 wicket hauls too which were bowled by Joe Harris, Anil Revu and Nilesh Patel. The first XI will be looking to continue their magnificent form and hoping to finish in the top 2 by the end of the season which should mean promotion to Division 3. The 2nd team will be looking to improve on their current 7th place. The second XI have had some good wins against Quorn 2, Ratby 2, Shepshed 3, Narborough & Littlethorpe 2, Hathern and Burbage 2. The outstanding performer for the team has been Nuwan Dharshana with a couple of half centuries and an absolutely brilliant 8 wickets and only conceding 9 runs at home against Shepshed 3. Hanuman Kundakarla also hit a fifty with Kumara Sanira and Chamara Mastiyage taking 4 wickets in a match.
Sunday Friendlies The club have been taking part in some Sunday friendlies giving all members a chance to play cricket with some excellent successes during the last few months. They have been led by long serving player, Charlie Wilkes. The cricket club have been trying to encourage youngsters to take part in cricket and have engaged in the All Stars cricket programme. This involved coaching youngsters between the ages of 5 and 8 years old the basics of cricket over an 8-week period. This was highly successful with several children taking part and the feedback from them has been fantastic. The club will be looking to continue this in the future and encouraging more young players to take part in cricket and hopefully some of them will be able to represent the club in the coming years. The club would like to acknowledge the support of Blaby District Council as they have awarded the club a grant to help with the purchase of a new cricket batting net which should help the members gain some valuable batting practice this season and hopefully in the years ahead.
Want to join? If you are interested in joining the club, please email our secretary Amanda Wilkes. Amanda’s email address is amandaandcharlie@ btinternet.com We are also now hosting training sessions at the Gynsill Lane ground on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm, so if you are interested in playing for the club, why not come down and practice. Please also visit our website at http://ansteyandglenfield.playcricket.com and Facebook page for regular updates, results and news throughout the season.
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Chance to help young people in care
How to become a pathway carer A NEW DRIVE is underway to find foster carers able to take vulnerable young people in care under their wing and offer them a loving home.
John and Louise are ‘pathway’ foster carers and have spoken out about their experiences in a bid to encourage others to join them in offering love and stability to vulnerable young people in care. Leicestershire County Council is looking for people to foster young people over the age of 10 who may have previously been in residential care, due to a shortage of foster carers, to help them adjust and consider their next steps in life. Carers in this professional role generally have experience and skills working with young people through jobs in caring professions, such as health and social care, education and the police.
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Louise (38), who previously worked as a custody officer for the police, said: “We both wanted to offer a good, loving and secure home to whoever comes along, giving them a chance to thrive and belong as a family. “I first got the idea to foster when I worked in the custody suite, seeing young children coming in as young as 10, and teenagers, and watching the difficulties involved in getting them a place to stay for the night. I wanted to take them all home with me. “I have more resilience than I ever thought I would have – having had no experience at all in bringing up children myself.” John (42), who also worked for the police and has four grown-up children, said: “Our first placement was a 13-year-old boy, who came to us from an abusive background. I’ve been told by him that I’m his ‘first dad’ and we have good times – and bad. “Most importantly for me is getting to understand him, help him to open up and make him feel wanted.” Louise added: “It’s so worth it when we see him laugh and share new experiences with him.” Pathway foster carers receive generous financial allowances, bespoke training and 24/7 support from the council’s Dedicated Placement Support Team. If you have a spare bedroom, with no children under 18 living at home and the experience to help change a young person’s life, find out more about well-paid and professional specialist foster carer roles at Leicestershire County Council by calling 0116 305 05 05
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Neighbourhood Plan and Unwanted Housing A personal view from Roy Denney I AM ALL too well aware how difficult it is to have development proposals turned down unless targets for house builds have been met. I am on Blaby’s planning committee and unless we have enough houses in the pipeline there is always presumption in favour of sustainable development. Under the soon to be adopted Blaby Local Plan we are almost certainly going to have to have 330 or more new residences whether we like it or not, and I would suggest that the vast majority of us do not want this. We do not have the medical services for another 1,000 people; traffic is already over capacity, and we have no secondary school but would then have nearly 1,000 pupils of that age group. If Leicester City cannot - or will not build to their housing targets Blaby will be obliged to help by building even more and our numbers would go up. I have invested a lot of time and effort into a Neighbourhood Plan for the village to give us as much legal influence as possible as to where these houses should go, doing the least damage to the community. My great fear is that all three suggested sites will be imposed on us and it worries me greatly. All are in the green wedges supposed to keep us separate from our neighbours and provide a green comfort zone, beneficial to our general health and wellbeing and helping with our air quality, poor as it already is. What really worries me in particular is that we will be part of one large urban sprawl with Leicester City properties right up to our boundary, everywhere except to the west. In the past the city did suggest Glenfield should become part of Leicester and with their houses right up to our borders that prospect becomes less unlikely. The Boundary Commission are already proposing Glenfield be added to West Leicester for parliamentary elections. The writing is on the wall. We are, though, faced with a number of other more immediate concerns. Much to my disappointment I cannot see anything stopping the City developing that part of the golf course within their boundary and if it was stopped, their housing shortfall would be even greater, pushing up what we would have to have somewhere else.
will almost certainly have one or more imposed upon us. To me this latter site is by far the least bad option but I still fear we may end up with all three being developed especially if we don’t get the neighbourhood plan accepted.
The former Western Park Golf Course is one of the large sites where development may occur Within Glenfield there are the three large sites which Blaby have identified and where the land owners are wishing to build. The specific arrangements are outwith the scope of a neighbourhood plan but in trying to find out as much as we could to form a view as to which area is less problematical we have tried to speak to them all. After arranging to meet the Leicester City Council agent for the City golf course development he pulled out, presumably under instruction. We have, though, spoken to the other two parties to determine their plans and see what they would offer the village by way of compensation and mitigation. The area north of County Hall would provide about 100 homes, well short of what we have to have, so it would leave us open to losing two green wedges. They did suggest they might maintain a green frontage to Gynsill Lane by providing allotments there but that would reduce the numbers of homes being built towards our target. That would make it difficult to argue against building on the part of the golf course within Glenfield as the two sites together would just about provide for our imposed needs. This though loses us two green areas and brings about the encirclement I fear. The third option also has many downsides but does not form an urban sprawl; would provide us with additional amenity land as well as more allotments and a burial ground and would meet our housing targets by itself. It would run beyond the Rothley Brook flood plain reducing the farmed acreage but still leaving a wide green wedge of land on the edge of the main part of the village. It would effectively be an extension to the Brantings. Among the downsides though we strongly argued that access would have to be achieved without going through the existing housing if it was not to be fiercely opposed. Having said this, all of the planning applications will be opposed by most of the village but we
We have hit a problem though! Blaby are insisting that the Steering Group arrange for Strategic Environmental Assessments on the sites Blaby themselves have identified. Only once the SEA process is finalised could the NP go out for formal pre-submission consultation; any amendments could be made and then the draft go to be approved by The Parish Council before being submitted to Blaby. Blaby would then consult with villagers and others and then the draft will be subject to an independent examination before going on to referendum All this could take up to two years and delay things enormously just to prove what we know already will be environmentally damaging to sites. Blaby are also requiring we work to their existing Local Plan which will be out of date by the time our Plan reaches the books. We have been anticipating what is in their draft replacement plan which seemed sensible. Many people think we are wasting our time and it won’t make any difference, and some bury their heads in the sand and hope it will all go away, but without wanting to worry people unduly I felt I should share my concerns. In the circumstances the Steering Group are dropping the reserve sites for now, despite having been originally told we should have them. We don’t want them building on anyway. That way we can get a Neighbourhood Plan through a lot more quickly providing various protections against inappropriate development NOW, with a view to revisiting the reserve sites issue once the actual housing numbers for Glenfield are known and incorporating our preferences for development at that time. Our intention is then to formally review the Neighbourhood Plan at the earliest opportunity to secure the additional protections that will be available once the new housing targets are known and the timetable for adoption of the new Local Plan is clearer.
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The 2023 Review of Parliamentary constituencies THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION for England (BCE) is an independent and impartial non-departmental public body, which is responsible for reviewing Parliamentary constituency boundaries in England.
The BCE has the task of periodically reviewing all the Parliamentary constituencies in England. It is currently conducting a review on the basis of rules most recently updated by Parliament in 2020. These latest rules retain 650 constituencies for the UK Parliament as a whole, and require constituencies that we propose or recommend to comply with strict parameters, in particular as far as the number of electors in each constituency is concerned. The review process is heavily informed by public consultation. The BCE develops and publishes initial proposals for constituencies across England. Representations from the public about these proposals are then taken in writing and at public hearings in each region of England across two rounds of consultation. In light of all the views expressed about these initial proposals, the BCE may revise them and then conduct a further round of written consultation on the revised proposals. The BCE is required to make a formal final report to the Speaker of the House of Commons before 1 July 2023, recommending any changes that it believes are appropriate to the distribution, size, shape, name or designation of constituencies in England. The current constituencies review is therefore referred to throughout this booklet as ‘the 2023 Review’. The Government must turn the recommendations of the BCE (and those of the equivalent Commissions for the other three parts of the UK) into an ‘Order in Council’ that implements the recommendations. The constituencies set out in the Order will then be implemented for the next General Election after the date on which the legislation is approved.
My leg keeps making a mooing noise. I think I have a calf injury.
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Your dog’s DNA could rescue him (or her)
Follow Your Heart The British Heart Foundation estimates that heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter of all deaths in the UK – more than 160,000 deaths each year. This works out as an average of 450 deaths each day or one every three minutes in the UK. So it’s vital we look after our hearts and that we can recognise the symptoms of a heart attack. Keeping your heart healthy All the general advice about keeping healthy applies for heart health too. • A diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables, protein and complex carbohydrates, but low in sugar. • Alcohol intake adhering to the recommended limits and particularly not bingeing. • No smoking – particularly as smokers are twice as likely to have heart attacks. Even cutting down will help. • Around 150 minutes of exercise weekly that raises your heart rate. If you don’t exercise at the moment, start small and find an exercise you enjoy. Even if you can’t adhere to the guidelines perfectly, cutting down on the bad stuff and doing more of the good stuff is better that no effort at all. Symptoms of heart attacks Heart attacks don’t always present with sudden intense chest pain. Sometimes symptoms can be mild and build gradually (particularly in diabetics) or come and go. Although chest pain is the most common symptom, more than a third of sufferers don’t experience it. Other symptoms include:
Heart attack symptoms in women Women may experience all these symptoms or none, but they’re more likely to experience the less common symptoms: pain in other areas (particularly the upper back), shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or vomiting, dizziness and unusual tiredness (sometimes for days). Without chest pain, they may not realise they’re having a heart attack. What to do when a heart attack occurs Don’t panic, but do act swiftly and if in doubt always call 999. The NHS recommends that people who suspect they’re having a heart attack should chew and swallow one aspirin (300mg) tablet, providing they’re not aspirin-allergic, to thin the blood and maintain blood supply to the heart. If you are on your own and don’t have anyone to deal with the crisis for you, you should move as little as necessary and call an ambulance. Take an aspirin if it’s nearby – but don’t exert yourself to reach it. If you are with someone you suspect is having a heart attack, you should phone an ambulance immediately and as much as possible stay with the patient. The aim is to keep both the heart attack sufferer and yourself as calm as possible until help arrives. Keeping your heart healthy is one of the most important things you can do – but ensuring you can recognise and deal with a heart attack is vital too.
• Chest pain (often a squeezing sensation or fullness, which may linger or come and go) • Dizziness or light-headedness • Sweating (normally a cold sweat) • Shortness of breath • Nausea or vomiting • Pain elsewhere (usually jaw, neck, back, left arm or abdomen) • Heartburn • Coughing or wheezing • Severe fatigue • Overwhelming anxiety
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DOG LOVERS will find this good news: canine DNA is to be collected by a police force to help stolen animals be reunited with their owners. The scheme by Gloucestershire Police is thought to be a world first. It will involve owners using a kit to take a swab from their dog’s mouth. The sample is then sent to a specialist forensic testing company that has developed a dog DNA database that is accessible to all police forces. When it is suspected that a dog has been stolen, its DNA can be run through the database to check if it is missing. The database could also link a suspect thief to the stolen dog, if its DNA is found on them. The Gloucestershire police are “confident” that the scheme will help reduce dog thefts and also reunite stolen pets with their owners. As one officer said, “We have to adopt whatever means we can to stop this shocking trade.” If successful, the scheme could possibly spread to other parts of the country. A friend played for a team called the Musketeers. They started the season with three wins and a draw, all 4-1 and one 4-all.
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Fewer wasps this year
NOTICED how peaceful your garden is this summer? Noticed that you have been able to hold summer barbecues and picnics in relative peace? That is because the very cold and wet Spring was disastrous for our wasp population. But while we may enjoy their absence, scientists at University College London have pointed out that wasps play an important role as nature’s pest controllers, and that our countryside will be the poorer without them this year.
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Enrolment opens for adult learning courses
Going for a paddle in the sea? Beware! THE POPULAR summer pastime of paddling our feet along the shoreline has become risky, due to a rise in venomous stinging fish along the British coast.
HUNDREDS of part-time day, evening and weekend courses are now open for enrolment from GoLearn, Leicestershire County Council’s Adult Learning Service.
The weever fish may be only six inches long, but the venomous spines along its dorsal fin can inject fast-acting poison into your foot if you step on it, causing immense pain.
Courses are delivered as either online or classroom learning in venues across the county, which allows learners to fit study around life and work. Courses are now live for enrolment on the GoLearn website at www.leicestershire. gov.uk/golearn and everyone who enrols will get 20 per cent off course tuition fees until 31st August. The courses on offer include modern languages, British Sign Language, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), digital skills, first aid, pottery, Indian cookery, astronomy, yoga, drawing & painting, textiles and much more. There are also free courses available for people who are seeking work and looking to gain basic skills, including planning first steps towards employment, help with job search, CV writing and interview skills, as well as flexible English and maths GCSE and functional skills. For those who want to start using digital technology but don’t know how, GoLearn is offering the Essential Digital Skills Qualification. This free course is aimed at complete IT beginners and offers a steppingstone to more advanced IT courses and qualifications. Learners can call GoLearn on 0800 988 0308 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am7pm) and speak to an advisor to find out more about the courses, fees or paying by instalments. Anyone who is in receipt of certain benefits or on a low income can get up to a 70 per cent discount on course fees, or may even be entitled to attend for free.
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Keeping Your Colour You come out of the hair salon feeling fabulous and for days afterwards, receive compliments on your colour. Yet a couple of weeks later you feel you’ve faded away – or at least your hair colour has! What went wrong? After having your hair coloured wait at least 48 hours before washing to protect your new shade – this extra time will allow the colour to settle. Always wash your locks with water at a cool temperature because hot water opens the cuticles on the hair shaft, allowing dye to escape – cooler water will give your colour more longevity. Avoid clarifying shampoos – these are products designed to deep clean the hair and not surprisingly they also strip out colour, causing it to fade fast. Always buy shampoo and conditioner that is specifically formulated for coloured hair. If you have a holiday in the sun planned, pack hair products with SPF protection and UV filters
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HAVE YOUR SAY on Mental Health services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROBLEMS represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. One in four adults experiences at least one mental health problem in any given year.
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is planning to invest in and improve the way adult mental health are provided– and the public is being urged to have their say. A public consultation runs until 15 August 2021 and everyone is asked to get involved and help shape future services. Andy Williams, Chief Executive of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), who are leading the consultation, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic meant we had to quickly change how we worked – introducing temporary measures – to keep service users safe while continuing their care. “We want to know what people think about the proposed improvements we’ve made during the pandemic and whether we should make them permanent. We also want to talk to people about other plans to improve mental health services when their need is urgent or when people need planned care and treatment.” Whether you use services now or may do in the future, tell us what matters most to you and your family by participating in a consultation and completing an online questionnaire. To find out more about the consultation and what is proposed and to complete an online questionnaire visit www.greatmentalhealthllr.nhs.uk To request a copy of the questionnaire for you to fill in at home or to arrange to complete it with a member of staff, telephone us on 0116 295 0750 or email beinvolved@LeicesterCityCCG.nhs.uk
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Fake News The myths that just won’t die You would imagine in the twenty-first century with the internet at our fingertips, we’d all be wise to the old wives tales and myths that are bandied around. But no, sometimes it takes it little longer for us to absorb and accept that all is not as we’ve long believed. Don’t put bananas in the fridge There’s a small element of truth in this, in that if you put unripe bananas in the fridge the cold kills the enzymes that makes them ripen, and they’ll stay green even when removed. However, if you put bananas in the fridge once they are fully yellow, they’ll stay edible for up to four days longer than if left at room temperature. The skin may discolour, but the flesh inside will stay white. You should feed a cold and starve a fever This is an expression misquoted: it was originally “Feed a cold, stave a fever”, suggesting that by eating well you will recover from your cold more quickly. The correct version has some truth to it, in that giving your body the energy and vitamins to fight a virus is beneficial – but that applies even when you have a fever, although you may feel less inclined to eat. You need to drink eight glasses of water a day Even if you still believe this, chances are you aren’t following the advice. In reality you will take in a considerable amount of water in your food and in other drinks. Although you might think that tea and coffee are diuretic, they do still count toward our overall water intake. In general if you drink enough so that you rarely feel thirsty, you’ll be fine. The Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from space The Great Wall is actually really difficult to see from space. It is of a similar material and colour to the land around it, so it is not easy to pick out. There are many other man-made objects visible though, including the pyramids in Egypt and major cities, particularly at night.
Carrots will help you see at night Carrots are good for you, but eating them will not improve your night vision unless you are deficient in vitamin A. This myth comes from the Second World War when the MOD had a technology that enabled their pilots to pinpoint enemy bombers at night. Somehow the public picked up the idea that this success was due to their pilots eating lots of carrots. As carrots weren’t rationed, the Ministry of Food didn’t rush to debunk the myth and it still hangs around to this day. More info: www.thecarrotmuseum.co.uk. Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis When someone cracks their knuckles, the noise comes from bubbles of air and gas bursting inside the joint. However, in all the research tests conducted, not a single studied knuckle-cracker later developed arthritis. It could lead to other problems later in life though, like a decrease in flexibility and ligament damage.
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FIRSTLY I would like to say how much I enjoy reading the new format of the Glenfield Gazette. I have lived in Glenfield for over 50 years and love reading about local village life. I was interested to read in the July edition your request for odd things your mother used to say. The reason being that I have written a poem on that very subject. It is called ‘Sound Advice’ and is featured in a book I published of my favourite poems in 2011. The book was to raise money for LOROS, one of the many charities I have raised funds for over the years. I have often thought how nice it would be if the Gazette could feature some poetry by local Glenfield people. I am sure it would get a great response and I for one would love to read it.
Paul Tuff, Glenfield
Sound Advice When I was just a young lad With lots of things to learn I was given lots of good advice To guide me round every turn. Like, if it started raining When I had got to go to the shops I was told if I ran fast enough I would miss all the little raindrops ‘Put on clean underwear before you go out In case you’re run over by a bus.’ This was a saying that puzzled me How could clean underwear ever save us? ‘Eat your crusts and you’ll have curly hair’ My mother would always tell me. I didn’t really want curly hair But I still got the crusts for my tea. ‘Your eyes are bigger than your belly’ I was always being told If I left anything on my plate Or I let me dinner go cold. The neighbours offered advice too When me and my mates played out ‘Clear off and play up your own end’ They were often heard to shout. The best advice came when I was climbing Onto our shed, or up a tree. ‘Yes, my lad, if you break both your legs You needn’t come running to me.’
Think the mechanic in my local garage has amnesia. Took my car for a new light bulb and he asked me what year it was.
Fancy a coffee? DRINKING THREE cups of coffee a day is good for you. A recent study has found that it can cut your chance of dying from chronic liver disease by up to half. On average, coffee drinkers seem to have a 21 per cent reduced risk of developing chronic liver disease, and a 49 per cent reduced risk of death from the condition. Researchers found that the optimum intake for health is three or four cups a day. The results apply to all kinds of coffee, whether instant, ground, or decaf versions, although the instant is slightly less effective. This may be due to the lower levels in instant coffee of the liver-protecting chemicals kahweol and cafestol. The study at the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh studied almost half a million Britons for a decade, to assess the link between coffee intake and health. The findings were published in the journal BMC Public Health.
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OUR GREEN PARTY District Councillor, Kirsteen Thomson, recently proposed a motion to declare a Climate Emergency.
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The council meeting was held online, and members of the public could watch via You Tube. She knew the motion was unlikely to be passed but bravely explained why global warming should be treated as a local emergency because it threatens the future of children who live in Blaby. The motion caused a heated debate but in the end was voted down by the Conservatives who felt that the council was already doing enough to reduce carbon emmisions. Blaby District Council aim to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. Most other councils in the UK have now declared a climate emergency and aim to be Carbon Neutral by 2050 or before. Central government has also declared a Climate Emergency and have made it law that the UK will be Carbon Neutral by 2050. Kirsteen attended the last full council meeting which has now restarted at the council offices. Here’s a quick update: 1: New constituency boundary lines are being drawn up at the moment which will be contentious as Glenfield would be part of Leicester West instead of Charnwood. www.boundarycommissionforengland. independent.gov.uk 2: Reworking of how the council functions e.g. hybrid online meetings to cut the carbon footprint etc are also being considered across all councils. 3: Blaby District Council have refurbished their first group of flats which was over budget but should still return a profit. They have learned lessons in how they can avoid some pitfalls in the future. The building that was refurbished is an old building of character and
5 The new 7kw car charging points located in: Leicester Road, Narborough; Weavers Court, Narborough; and Enderby Road, Blaby are now live! 6 Councillors gave feedback on the proposed planning changes which are being discussed in the media at the moment. Kirsteen’s stance as a councillor is that it is vitally important “ how we build and where we build!” She was the only councillor to object at the planning meeting to the development of houses just next to Ratby Lane and Desford Road. 7. Air quality levels overall, and in particular in LFE, have improved but we suspect that this may be due to fewer cars on the road during the pandemic. 8. Kirsteen spoke up for an integrated cycling/ walking route that is well signposted and made to feel safe and separately laned. She is working with the Conservatives and it seems to have cross party support. Blaby District Council promote walking and cycling as a healthy way to commute, travel to school or college, or the shops. Cycling can be done more safely if good cycle paths are provided. Leicester City Council want to be carbon zero by 2030. They have launched a Draft Transport Plan proposing more cycle paths, electric bike hire, electric buses, and better car parking management with the aim of avoiding rush hour congestion. Search Leicester transport plan 2021 – 2036 to find out more and add your comments.
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Men, keep your shirts on! WHEN THE SUN comes out, men should be careful: the rates of skin cancer among men have increased by almost 50 per cent in a decade. That is the recent warning from Cancer Research UK. It points out that while UK rates for melanoma among women have risen by 30 per cent over 10 years, the rate has increased by 47 per cent for men. Men are also more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage than women. Changes are often found on their torso, potentially caused by going shirtless, according to Cancer Research UK.
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St Peter’s Church News Disappointment is a terribly powerful thing I AM WRITING this piece the day after England’s defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final. We were all hopeful that we would see the ending of our 55-year famine for a trophy, that our young team would make sure football would be ‘coming home’. But they came up against an Italian team who hadn’t been beaten in 33 games, who triumphed in a penalty shoot-out when their goalkeeper saved two penalties. This first 24 hours has been horrible. Yes, all those of us who count ourselves as fans (even Spurs fans) are dejected and it feels – as Gareth Southgate put it – like our stomach has been ripped out; but what has disappointed me the most is the reaction of some who, in their disappointment, have decided that what caused the penalty misses was the colour of the skin of the players courageous enough to step up to take these immensely high-pressure kicks.
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The vile abuse which young men, massively disappointed to have fallen short at the final hurdle, have had directed at them is just hideous. I hope that anyone guilty faces the consequences, including bans and – for some examples I’ve seen – prosecution. Abuse like this, particularly racially motivated abuse, has no place in football, or in society at all. The thing is life deals in disappointment. Being turned down for a date, or a job; being overlooked for a plum opportunity, not getting what you want. This is just what happens. It’s essential we learn how to deal with it maturely, not blaming other people, not lashing out in violence or abuse. Recognising that occasionally, or even often, things won’t turn out as we hoped, as we longed for, and that we need to find ways to deal with the emotions that brings without explosion or bitterness. One of the key things we need for that is humility – not a false modesty, but an approach which recognises that our own desires are not the centre of the universe. Jesus gave us the best example of this, Paul wrote about him: in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.
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When is a village not a village? IT HAS BEEN suggested, not for the first time, that Glenfield changes its name to Glenfield Town.
A GAZETTE reader has recommended a local Roberts bus service (No.125) which, as part of its journey, delivers passengers from County Hall to Bradgate Park. The Roberts 125 service, which travels between Leicester and Castle Donington (and back again) picks up four times a day opposite County Hall, at roughly 8.42am, 12.12pm, 3.57pm and 5.57pm. The journey to the main entrance of Bradgate Park takes roughly 10 minutes. You can catch the bus from Bradgate Park entrance at 8.00am, 11.30am, 3.15pm and 5.15pm and you’ll be back at County Hall roughly 10 minutes later. (If you have any questions or queries, please call the Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 0002 or email ptps@ leics.gov.uk)
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It has come up again because it is thought that as a town we have less chance of being swallowed up by Leicester City. We are a town in all but name anyway and our football team is Glenfield Town FC There is no rule as to what constitutes a town or any accepted minimum size. Many think it is 10,000 but that is not so, but in any event we probably have close on 12,000 now anyway. One of the arguments against this last time was that living in a village sounds better and improves house values. This has been raised with two valuers who both say it makes no difference. Potential buyers may be attracted to a ‘village’ if they don’t know the area but nobody buys blind and they soon see the size and nature of Glenfield if they look on a computer or map and they would always visit anyway. There are many towns and indeed some cities smaller than Glenfield and if we as residents decide we wish to call ourselves a town we can do so. The only difference we can see is that our Chairman could be called a Mayor. I am curious to learn the current views of Glenfield people so if you have strong views against this please email admin@ glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk
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The scammers will come after you DO YOU HAVE a new phone and new number? Be prepared: it is likely that scammers will still be texting you within just two weeks. A Which? survey has found that of new numbers that have not been shared with anyone, still half of them receive at least one scam text message within the first two weeks. Scammers do it by using computers to generate numbers. They then send messages out in bulk, using ‘Sim farms’ – devices that operate several cards at a time. The most frequently received scam message for all of us in recent months has been a text message claiming to be from Royal Mail, usually requesting small amounts of money for a parcel to be delivered. 70 per cent of us have received that fake delivery text over the past five months.
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40 giant rocket sculptures land across the city THE CITY WILL come alive this summer with the arrival of 40 individually designed, hand-painted giant Rocket sculptures as part of the Rocket Round Leicester art trail. Organised by local charity LOROS Hospice, together with leading art event producers Wild in Art, Rocket Round Leicester is running now until Sunday 26th September. As LOROS’ flagship fundraising event of the year, Rocket Round Leicester will see these spectacularly-decorated sculptures steer a voyage of discovery across the city’s streets and open spaces like never before. Standing at over 8ft in height, each Rocket has been designed by an artist and sponsored by a local business. Over 35 local schools and community groups have also joined the fun by designing and decorating their own miniature
rocket sculptures, Junior Jets, as part of the Rocket Round Leicester Learning Programme. Creating their own trail, these smaller technicolour sculptures can be found across the city’s cultural hubs and LOROS shops, including; LCB Depot, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Abbey Pumping Station and the Guildhall. Trail-goers are encouraged to pick up a Trail Map from the Rocket Round Leicester Trail Hub Shop in Highcross shopping centre (upper mall) to discover all of the sculpture locations and complete the trail. Visitors can also download the official app from the Google Play and App store to begin their quest in ‘unlocking’ all of the sculptures for exciting rewards, such as giveaways, competitions for family-fun adventures, and discounts for local activities. Alongside exploring the trail, visitors can experience 10
different themed weeks; from music, space, challenge and wellness to name a few. With each unique week, LOROS have organised themed events for everybody to enjoy this summer holidays. The grand-finale will see the giant Rocket sculptures auctioned off on 13th October to raise money for LOROS Hospice.The Rocket Round Leicester app costs £1.99, with a percentage of the proceeds contributing towards patient care at LOROS Hospice. For more information on Rocket Round Leicester, visit rocketroundleicester.co.uk. Details and tickets for events and activities are available at: www.loros.co.uk/ rocketroundleicester
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What is GEOCACHING? GEOCACHING is an exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family. It’s a treasure hunt for the digital generation, where you can enjoy the freedom of being outside and discovering new places. All you need is a handheld GPS and a sense of fun.
DID YOU KNOW? Art competitions took place at the 1912 Summer Olympics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ART COMPETITIONS were held as part of the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
A geocache or ‘cache’ is a small waterproof treasure box hidden outdoors. Geocachers seek out these hidden goodies guided by a GPS enabled device which uses coordinates, or ‘waypoints’ downloaded from the geocaching.com website or you can download a free geocaching app for Android or iPhone.
Find out more at: www.geocaching.com Whether on the side of a windswept mountain or on an expanse of beach, there are geocaches hidden across the UK including lots in Glenfield.
What will you discover? So once you’ve found the treasure box – what will you find inside? Most caches have a log book for you to leave a message in and the satisfaction of finding the box is a reward in itself. But often you will also find a strange array of trinkets that people have left to swap. If you take a treasure out of the box, you should leave another trinket in its place, so come prepared.
Getting started You will need a GPS device or smart phone Find a cache near you on www.geocaching.com (you will need to sign up) Choose a cache and enter the co-ordinates into your GPS Follow your GPS towards the spot - then use your wits to find it
It was the first time that art competitions were part of the Olympic program. Medals were awarded in five categories (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture), for works inspired by sport-related themes. Art competitions were part of the Olympic program from 1912 to 1948, but were discontinued due to concerns about amateurism and professionalism. Since 1952, a noncompetitive art and cultural festival has been associated with each Games. (This reminds me of the Monty Python sketch about a new spectator sport - LIVE NOVEL WRITING. Michael Palin gives a brilliant sports commentary on Thomas Hardy writing The Return of the Native. All dedicated Python fans will be able to recite the first line of the novel: “A Saturday afternoon in November was approaching the time of twilight, and the vast tract of unenclosed wild known as Egdon Heath embrowned itself moment by moment.” Listen to it and giggle here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ogPZ5CY9KoM
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RAILWAY STORIES BY TED COOK
IN 1986 and into 1987 saw the introduction of the then new Leicester Signalling Centre at Beal Street just north of the station. This came into use in three stages. The Leicester area was the first to come into use from Glendon to Syston. Leicester was a hybrid because it was the last of the older panel type power boxes with buttons to work the signals and points but it was also the first that had the latest vdu route setting which meant by use of a roller ball cursor routes could be set on the small screens and the whole area could be worked from one location in the box. This was only put in as a trial but all new signalling centres since only have this system. However the environment still left the people working in there to enjoy a bit of fun as in the older boxes. In the new centre there were two Signalmen on each shift one on the North panel and one on the south plus a back desk with the Supervisor and the Station Announcer. This was where the wind ups were most aimed. One in particular was to get them to announce for Mister C. Shaw coming from Skegness!! On nights I brought in a Steam Engine alarm clock with an alarm that sounded realistic and played it over the station system at 1am when the last passengers were awaiting the last train. They all came out to see the non existent steam engine coming through!!! The first Christmas Day I was there on my own just as security but as we lived locally the family came down and we had our Christmas Dinner at BR expense and as my youngest son had a train set for Christmas we ran Thomas the Tank around the power box floor and it was the only train running on BR that day! Ted has written books on his railway life and does talks as well. Details from email: edward8fw@btinternet.com
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STRIVE with SanaMente By Lindzi Mayann
“FREEDOM” has arrived and along with it another decision - to mask or not. On top of that, the proposed vaccination passports have increased tensions amongst the media and society. This has caused a rise in stress and anxiety amongst my nearest and dearest, my students and far wider circles. So I’m bringing a practical solution to balancing your life. My theory here is, if everyone in Glenfield takes part, we’ll all at least be a happy community. I joke, because let’s share the word with everyone around us! For over ten years I’ve worked at supporting the development of healthy minds and it’s something I feel strongly about promoting. If you regularly read my Gazette article you’ll have noticed themes of wellbeing and positivity - I believe everyone has the potential to find their inner chi and new perspective is never a bad thing. Recently I had the pleasure of working with Linda Neville and learning about her online forum, which in such chaotic, uncertain times is more welcome now than ever. ‘Strive with SanaMente’ invites us to explore the ten keys of happiness and guides us through the seven components that make up compassion; understanding how we impact on the world, how it affects us and how we are with ourselves. Whatever our point now, diagnosis or not, however much we know or understand, we are being given full control, something I truly welcome. Waiting lists for appointments are at an all time high and this
Petition against the sale of Station Road car park COUNCILLOR Mat Mortel has started a petition to Blaby District Council opposing the sale or development of Station Road car park in the village. The petition can viewed at https://www.change.org/p/ blaby-district-council-stop-thesale-of-station-road-car-parkin-glenfield or simply go to Change.org and use the search facility.
is instant access to professional help - with a tiny comparable price tag. Using a blended approach, founded on an eclectic mix of experience, we gain access to a range of resources from recordings to practical tips. A wealth of knowledge is at our disposal, making value for money indisputable. Never mind that Strive with SanaMente is designed for maximum impact: helping us identify goals, recognise barriers, overcome them and achieve new things. “Freedom” day came for us but I think a lot of people don’t know where to start in rebuilding their normality and future. My pre-corona plans can’t just go back to what they were. I have seen the impacts, some positive but mostly negative, all around, and mental health has been affected regardless of situations.
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Did you spot all 10 differences?
1. Moon missing, 2. Astronaut’s mouth hidden, 3. Backpack missing, 4. Astronaut in background walking the opposite way, 5. Button missing from spacesuit, 6. Red panel on spacesuit is a button on the right picture, 7. Boulders missing, 8.Only two windows on landed rocket, 9. Rounded tip of landed rocket is missing, 10.Missing cloud.
The petion states: “As a village in Blaby District we need to encourage and support local businesses to thrive. By taking a place for locals to park it will only speed the decline of our village centre and cause dangerous parking on the roads around the village. “This sale is not in the best interests of Glenfield or its residents and does not consider the implications it will have on the village centre.”
Charnwood Entertainments presents ‘Beer & Cider Festival’ CHARNWOOD ENTERTAINMENTS will present ‘Beer & Cider Festival’ taking place at Athena, Leicester on August 13th 2021, featuring live musical performances, snacks and various alcohol options. We at Charnwood Entertainments are thrilled to finally announce our comeback event; Beer & Cider Festival (Leicester) held at the gorgeous Athena in the heart of the city’s Cultural Quarter – dedicated to all things boozy with great entertainment! After 18 months away, we guarantee this event will get you feeling good, with a range of fun themed sessions each providing a wide range of specially selected drinks – which are sure to get your corks popping! Arrive in style with all of our sessions including a red-carpet entrance and photoshoot opportunity! Our event is sponsored by Asahi, Charnwood Brewery, Kopparberg, Peroni and Brothers. Boë Gin will be headlining our Gin Bar. As well as many well-known brands, we will also be providing a selection of beverages from local breweries and distill-
eries to help promote other local businesses showcase their amazing offerings. Some of these local brands include sponsor Charnwood Brewery, plus Two Birds, Framework Brewery, Round Corner Brewing, Everards, Langton Brewery, Anstey Ale and many more yet to be confirmed. The sessions are; Afternoon 12pm – 3pm / Street Inspired Food (Extra Cost) & Background Live Entertainment. Evening 4pm – 7pm / Street Inspired Food (Extra Cost) & Background Live Entertainment. Night 8pm – 1am / Street Inspired Food (Extra Cost), Live Entertainment & DJ (10pm Onwards). Alongside the food and drink, there will be live entertainment provided by some great artists, plus a DJ (10pm onwards) for the 8pm – 1am session. With a large variety of beverages and entertainment, there is sure to be something to suit everyone! Tickets are sold at £11.85 each and can be found at https:// charnwoodent.com/events/
I’ve made a really hot breakfast, but I’m not one to blow my own crumpet.
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Prime Minister Priti: And other things that never happened by Duncan Brack and Iain Dale
Lamb and Aubergine Curry This quick curry is so easy to make 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the lamb chunks and fry over a high heat until and much cheaper than a takeaway. browned all over. Remove the lamb from the pan We’ve used lean lamb steaks, but with a slotted spoon and set aside. you could replace the lamb with 2. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion pork fillet, chicken or turkey. and aubergine for 7-8 minutes, stirring all the time Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 minutes • • • • • • • • •
3 tbsp sunflower oil 650g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 large aubergine, cut into cubes 2 tbsp rogan josh curry paste 400g sieved tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish Chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onion, to serve
until golden. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the sieved tomatoes and bring to the boil.
3. Return to the lamb to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 25-30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed. 4. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the curry in warmed bowls garnished with coriander and with chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions.
Tip You’ll find jars of curry paste in most supermarkets and they certainly take all the hassle out of making an authentic-tasting curry at home. Rogan josh is a medium-hot paste but for a really mild flavour use a korma paste, or go for a vindaloo paste if you prefer a curry with a little more heat.
“She woke with a start. Could it really have happened, or was it just a cruel dream? One way to find out. She reached for the remote control … ‘You’re watching GB News, the fair and balanced way to start your day,’ intoned the voice of Andrew Neil, overlaid on a remix of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’. “And then it hit her, as she took in the newsreader’s first headline. ‘The new Prime Minister, Priti Patel, is about to announce her first Cabinet appointments…’ The new Prime Minister… So it was real.” What does it take to change history? Clement Attlee dying on the battlefield, perhaps? John Lennon surviving that bullet, or Theresa May finally (finally!) passing her Brexit deal? Or maybe the pivotal recent years of UK history turned on one man’s decision to have just one more drink… This is the world of political counterfactuals. Here, twenty-three fictional accounts, written by experts in their fields, tell the tales of what might have been – and what might still come to pass. Captivating and illuminating, these stories are guaranteed to make you smile – or gasp in horror...
Glorious Glenfield Summer Garden Competition Glenfield Parish Council is now accepting nominations for our Glorious Glenfield Summer Garden Competition. The closing date will be Friday 6th August 2021 and the categories are as follows:-
CATEGORY 1: BEST FRONT GARDEN or CATEGORY 2: BEST FLORAL DISPLAY Prizes will be presented at the Glenfield’s Gardener’s Association garden show on Saturday 21st August 2021 To nominate a garden please either email the parish office admin@glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk stating the category and address of the resident who you feel has excelled in striving to make Glenfield bloom, or complete and return the form below to the Parish Council Office, Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL
Please consider the following address/es in the 2021 Glorious Glenfield Summer Garden Competition …………………………………………………..…………………………………………………............................................................................
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Walk the Roman Way THERE WAS certainly one and possibly two Roman roads going by what we now know as the village. The confirmed Roman road came through Western Park and across the foot of Ibbetson Avenue and Normandy Close then across the golf course. Logic says the second one probably crossed the golf course as well as it is known where it was further west and where it ended up and their roads were straight. As a result when Optimus Point had its roads named, one which was more or less on the Roman route was named Roman Avenue. Subsequently a permissive cycle way was created starting virtually from the end of Roman Avenue and going all the way to Ratby/Groby and this now makes a very pleasant walk. Perhaps not surprisingly we decided to call the route Roman Way. Quite apart from being a pleasant walk which takes you out into the National Forest it also provides an off-road cycle route to the senior schools at Groby for the hundreds of our children who attend there. One way to enjoy this walk is to catch a 26 bus along the A50 and get off by the border of Groby and Ratby where one end of Roman Way comes out. The bus stops just over the
motorway bridge and you have to walk back towards Groby along Sacheverell Way and Roman Way is signposted going off to the right. You follow this surfaced path as it makes its way through the fields until it hits the track along the old railway line. You turn left here and just after you have to dip under the A46, Roman Way goes off to the right over a bridge over Rothley Brook. It then passes through Brookside Meadow and out onto Kirby Road. If you wish at this point you can catch a number 13 bus back into the village but Roman Way continues over the road and wanders following a stream out onto Optimus Way where it ends. This stretch goes by several ponds which abound with insect and bird life. At Optimus Way you have several options. There is another bus stop for the 13 or going to your left you can approach the new housing and take the path to the right which brings you through Fishley Belt and skirts the old golf course to exit either onto Blackthorn Road or Somerset Drive. There is a more adventurous option needing good footwear. If you cross directly over Optimus Way there is a
permissive mown path continuing to follow the stream which allows you to access Fishley Belt at that point by an informal small path which either brings you out onto the golf course or you can try and follow an even smaller path through the trees to your left which joins the right of way through the northern part of Fishley Belt. Just before you enter Fishley belt there is a bridge over the stream on your right. If you wish and want a longer walk you can cross this bridge and follow the grass paths through a small nature reserve to join a right of way from Ratby Lane running towards
Scudamore Road. You can follow this to your left to also come out onto the golf course. In the summer this link can get rather overgrown as it is not well maintained. Once in the area of the old golf course you can follow an as-yet unregistered but well walked path along the edge of Fishley Belt back to the village. You are never far from built up areas but at times you could imagine you are miles from anywhere.
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