Busy community centre More good news in Bagworth

THE MEMBERS of Bagworth Community Centre Trust (BCCT) who run the centre are delighted with the number and variety of groups who use the building.

These range from counselling and yoga, to signing, and singing and dancing with many more in between. Look at the calendar for all of our user groups. BCCT would like to extend their congratulations to Incy Wincy’s Preschool who have recently celebrated their first birthday. They have many happy and contented customers.

One of our more successful groups is Dance-tastic led by the very capable and brilliant Jo James. The extent of their success can be seen in the exam results from the exams they took back in December. Yet again it was 100% success rate with all candidates receiving the Highly Commended grade with marks of 86% upwards to the highest at 97%.

This is the third bi-annual session in a row where this has been achieved and they are looking forward to holding a Presentation Dance in February to celebrate this success and receive their medals and certificates from a surprise Honorary Guest. It will also be another chance to demonstrate their dancing to family and friends.

This follows an incredibly successful year of competing at Ballroom and Latin American competitions in the East Midlands and Whitby. From just 6 competitions there was an incredible haul of 308 trophies.

Congratulations to all of the dancers. This was a fantastic achievement. It has to be noted that it really is a family affair at Dance-tastic as the dancers range from 5 years old to retirement age and the children, parents and grandparents all have a go at lessons, exams and even competing, as well as being the biggest (and loudest) cheerleaders and supporters for all aspects of the ballroom dancing experience. Jo’s classes are held at Bagworth Community Centre and there is something for all ages and abilities, in a group or on a private lesson basis.

Please do not be one of those people who say that there is nothing to do in Bagworth. Come and look at activities at this very busy Community Centre.

Bob Austin

Change in Hinckley and Bosworth Bulky Waste Collections

UPHOLSTERED furniture such as sofas and chairs will be collected and disposed of in a new way, due to a change in the law, which is now being enforced.

The Environment Agency and DEFRA have brought in legislation changes that aim to help protect the environment.

Currently there can be pollution and damage to aquatic environments when foam in upholstered furniture that contains a fire-retardant product, known as persistent organic pollutants (POP’s), is taken to landfill. The product, which is typically found in sofas, armchairs, upholstered dining chairs, office chairs, bean bags and upholstered/padded furniture, must now be incinerated and not taken to landfill.

Any residents booking a bulky item collection which includes upholstered furniture items will now see their upholstered furniture being collected separately from other large items.

For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/topic/environmentalmanagement/waste