FEBRUARY ~ 2021~
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David Tattershall
‘WHAT DO YOU WANT?’ SURVEY - interim report WE had a good response to our survey but will not know the results till Survey Monkey produces them for us after the survey closes. At that time we will also be identifying the lucky winner of the hamper. There have been several odd and surprising answers from those we have seen sent in by hand. Unfortunately quite a lot said they wished to be further involved in the evolving neighbourhood plan but did not add their name or contact details. Others said where they were happy to see us fund and create a burial ground despite having said no to the question ‘should we acquire one’ but rating acquiring one highly as a way to improve life in the village. Several people said maintaining good pavements was the lowest priority which was surprising as was the number of people who said ‘walking’ was not well provided for in the village. We probably have as many footpaths if not more than any other suburban community in the county. Information about these may be the problem as probably is the detail of public transport options that is also not coming out as being adequate despite the number of services we have (12, 13, 14, 26, 27, 29, 40, 125 and the hospital hopper).
DAVID TATTERSHALL who had lived in Glenfield for over 55 years has sadly passed away on the 2nd January 2021, aged 81 years. David in earlier years first started studying and learning about plants and trees at the Botanical gardens in Leicester. Later in the late 80’s and early 90’s was the Glenfield tree warden and chairman of the parks committee group, which was instrumental to many of Glenfield environmental improvements which included the development and purchase of the multi sports facilities, the memorial tree planting and shrub borders on Ellis park. He was also a member of the Glenfield wildlife group. David had a great passion for gardening especially on his allotment behind the church, and would always exhibit his vegetables, especially his onions, in the village flower and vegetable show each year. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends xx
It works both ways though; we are equally surprised at the number who have no concern about air quality. In reality there are parts of the village where it is very poor indeed and perhaps blissful ignorance is no bad thing if we cannot do a lot about it. Trees in verges do seem fairly popular and they would help address the air quality if only to a small and local extent. The final results should be very interesting and informative and help us frame the final plan for the village to be offered to the residents later in the year. We will of course publish the results. No decisions will come as a result of this survey which at this stage is just fact finding. A formal consultation about the final suggested plan and ultimately a referendum will follow in due course.
Roy Denney
Western Park Golf Course: local MP opposes development Edward Argar, MP for Glenfield, has written to the Mayor of Leicester to strongly oppose development proposals on the former Western Park Golf Course. SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 5 ...>
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A Goodbye but a New Beginning… AFTER FORTY YEARS in the travel business I have decided it’s time to retire to spend time with my family and try to lower my handicap on the golf course. I’ve had a wonderful time in the industry and there’s never been a dull day (especially in 2020) and I want to thank you for your custom and friendship over the years.
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Morrisons to be first UK supermarket to pay minimum £10 an hour AS REPORTED in The Guardian, Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to break the £10 an hour pay barrier. The Bradford-based supermarket said it would guarantee pay of at least £10 an hour with the new deal, which starts in April, ushering in a significant pay increase for nearly 96,000 colleagues. Its minimum hourly pay now stands at £9.20 an hour. In April, the minimum wage set by the government will rise from £8.72 to £8.91.
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I am however delighted to tell you, the travel shop in Glenfield will continue to operate in the hands of the Midlands leading travel company Millington Travel. Glenfield Travel will become the 15th branch office of Millington Travel under the leadership of Nigel Armitage, my great friend of 35 years who will take the business to a new level. Michele and Rachael will also still be here continuing to look after all of your travel requirements going forward including our group coach travel. I will be around for a period of time to help with the transition and to answer any questions. All existing bookings will be financially protected by Millington Travel ABTA 32868 and ATOL 5690. Once again thank you for your support and friendship and I wish you all the best for 2021.
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Glenfield dog mess problem has increased during lockdown GLENFIELD has always had a problem with dog owners not doing the right thing and picking up after their dog. However, since the latest lockdown Glenfield has turned into a toilet for dogs. The mess is not only on the grass verges but now also on the walkways and we are having to try and manoeuvre around the mess.
LAST MONTH’S Neighbourhood Plan Survey generated a lot of responses from readers - thank you to everyone who took the time to fill in the questionnaire and return it to the Parish Council. Your views will help to shape the future of your village. The results of the survey will be included in next month’s issue of the Gazette. Thank you also to everyone who has sent in an article for this month’s magazine - including our Member of Parliament, and Minister of State for Health, Edward Argar MP - see page 5.
Why some dog owners do not respect the place where they live and think about other people I do not know.
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Christmas Decorating Competition Winners!
These lovely photos of the winners of the Christmas Shop Window Display Competition arrived just too late for the January issue of the Gazette, so we’ve included them in this month’s issue.Well done to the winners!
Edmonds & Slatter staff with their ‘Judges’ Favourite’ award
The chairman Cllr R Bowers presenting the Judges favourite award to Edmonds and Slatter opticians (above) and the Gold award to KR Hair for the best festive shop window display (right). Photos by Sue Pugh.
Keep Your Eyes Open GLENFIELD is one of many Parishes supporting natureSpot which gives us all an opportunity to record whatever wildlife we see and recognise. 2020 was a good year for this locally based charity which won a national award. NatureSpot has the aim of promoting the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland and helping to increase public awareness of, and interest in, local biodiversity. To help the public to identify local wildlife and to learn about the natural environment; to create, with public participation, an online showcase of the local wildlife and wild places and to encourage and facilitate wildlife recording During the year and despite COVID restrictions, a record 58,800 new records were submitted by the community, of which 97% were accepted, thus adding significant additional knowledge to what we know about our biodiversity. 570 new species were added to the NatureSpot reference library, giving a total of 7,239 by the year end. Nearly a hundred new recorders joined and submitted records during the year. Anybody can join so why not get involved. Don’t be worried about getting one wrong. There is a verification system where experts class entries as confirmed correct; assumed correct, plausible; unable to verify; incorrect. In addition, records may be queried seeking more information before a decision is made. NatureSpot has developed a number of initiatives to help and guide recorders which also helps to improve data quality. The species account aims to include a detailed description of the key features needed to identify that species, including reference to similar species with which it could be confused. Every species has been given a RAG (Red / Amber / Green) rating representing the identification difficulty The number of ‘unique’ visitors to the website reached a record level in 2020, exceeding 1.1 million. ‘Green’ Glenfield (www.naturespot.org.uk/glenfield) has so far recorded 1051 species and 23 sites are registered as particularly worth monitoring.
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Message from Glenfield’s MP, Edward Argar IT IS A PLEASURE to write my first article of 2021 for the Glenfield Gazette, and to, slightly belatedly, wish all Gazette readers a Happy New Year. The Covid-19 pandemic, and the restrictions necessary to help suppress it, made 2020 a hugely challenging year for all of us as individuals and for businesses and, although as we begin 2021, those restrictions currently remain in place, with the rapid roll-out of the vaccine that we are seeing (with over 3.5 million injections administered as I write) we can see a light at the end of the tunnel, and the way out. So here’s to a 2021 that is much better than 2020. Turning to local Glenfield matters, many readers of the Gazette may be aware of the Mayor of Leicester’s ‘Draft Local Plan’ which he put out to consultation last autumn. His plans for development in and around the city of Leicester put forward a number of proposals, including one that would directly impact on Glenfield. In the draft Plan the Mayor proposes that the old Western Park Golf Course site (owned by the City Council) should be built on, with plans for up to 466 houses and business premises.
While we all appreciate the need for sufficient housing, of the right type, in the right place, to meet local needs, I share the views of many local people who have contacted me, and your local Councillors who have been very active on this issue, that what the Mayor is suggesting is the wrong approach to doing this, and have submitted my strong objections to the proposals on Western Park Golf Course in the consultation, as Glenfield’s MP. I have made clear in my response that I strongly oppose the reduction from the current 52 hectares of open, green, space to c.3.48 hectares proposed, highlighting that this ‘green wedge’ which helps separate Glenfield from Leicester and helps to maintain its distinct village identity, provides a vital haven for wildlife, mature trees, and biodiversity, and that is important green space valued and used by local people. Instead of meeting its shortfall in required housing by building on green spaces, such as Western Park Golf Course, I have put forward to the Mayor an alternative approach, making greater use of brownfield and under-used spaces within the city boundaries to re-develop these instead.
I hope that the Mayor will listen to me, local Councillors, and the people of Glenfield, and rethink these proposals, so that Glenfield can continue to enjoy this ‘green wedge’ for many more years to come, and I will continue to speak up for Glenfield as your local MP on this and other local issues.
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Glenfield local history enthusiast STEVE WALTERS has sent us a story about old Glenfield. This particular one was recorded in a book ‘Survivor on the River Kwai’. Reg Twigg was born in 1913 and as a child he lived in Kirby Frith Hall, Glenfield c1925. Later in life he became a prisoner of the Japanese in WW2 and was forced to labour on the Burma railway. His harrowing account was published in 2013, two weeks after Reg died age 99. This extract is reproduced by kind permission of Penguin books.
DAD SCROUNGED a hand cart from somewhere and we loaded up our few belongings onto it and trundled out to Glenfield, to Kirby Frith Hall. This was a dreadful place, made worse, I now realise, because it had once been a rather grand Georgian country house with a cobbled courtyard and stables. The house was falling apart when a local landlord, Arthur Cart, bought it and converted it into flats. The man was a stranger to scruples and rode around the place in a pony and trap, like a lord of the manor. He whipped the horse for no reason at all as far as we kids could see. Once, it lashed out with it’s hoofs, only to get them tangled in the shafts. Purple with fury, he beat the animal all the harder. I didn’t like him and I didn’t like the stables. There was an ancient landau or some sort of coach behind the old, weather-beaten doors, so riddled with woodworm it threatened to fall to bits at any moment. Beneath the out buildings were more doors that led to the old cellars. These were the dungeons, I knew, and untold terrors lurked there. The Twigg household consisted of a sitting room, two small bedrooms and a tiny kitchen. The floors were flagstone, freezing in winter, and only the sitting room had a fireplace. There was a communal tap in the yard outside and the lavatories were buckets in an outhouse, emptied every day into a huge tub on a cart and spread on the fields nearby. The whole place stank but the mushrooms were legendary! Coal was unaffordable so the job for us kids was to find wood wherever we could. My mate Bernard and I hit upon a brilliant idea: we chopped down a young oak tree on the estate. Arthur Cart went, as they’d say today ballistic and threatened to evict everybody if no one owned up. In those days tenants had precious few rights and we went in fear and trembling for days. In the event Cart didn’t evict anybody. It may have just been guilt that I imagined that he stared at me more than most at that time. Dad had got a job at Snaith’s decorators’ merchants in Leicester; this meant a two mile walk to the centre of Glenfield to catch a bus. I’d go with him sometimes just for the outing, but of course I had an agenda of my own. There were miles of fields, hedges and woods, a kind of paradise for a twelve year old. I’d cut across the fields to school, past a gypsy camp where a fire constantly burned, no matter what the weather. They kept a fox tethered to the wheel of one of their brightly painted caravans and there was always a cheery wave from one or the other of them. I never went too close, of course. It was well known that gypsies stole kids. That wasn’t going to happen to me.
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Lilian PICKETT: 1916-2021 GLENFIELD resident Lilian Frances Pickett passed away peacefully on 12th December 2020, aged 104, in the company of extremely kind and friendly carers. Born and raised in Leicester, she was the youngest of five, having one sister and three brothers. During the Second World War, she worked as a supervisor making parachutes. Lilian married Samuel Victor Pickett - who she always called Pete. She went on to be a dinner lady at Glenfield Primary School and was a member of Glenfield Gardening Club for many years. She loved dancing - her favourite was the foxtrot. Lilian leaves behind one son John, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of Lilian’s life will take place at a later date.
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It’s been a very long slog since last March, and we’ve been through a few ups and a lot of downs. It’s been challenging beyond anything most of us have experienced in our lifetime and the impact on our wellbeing has been profound. Some of us are facing financial issues, as businesses have struggled and livelihood suffered. Many of us have suffered physically, if we’ve been fortunate enough to escape infection then through the loss of sports, exercise and normal activities. Almost everyone, I suspect, has struggled emotionally with the effects of isolation and separation from our friends and family. In the face of all that, I want to offer you an opportunity in this new year to join me for the Wellbeing Journey. The Wellbeing Journey is a new series exploring holistic wellness: body, mind and spirit.
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WE HOPE the vaccine rollout and social restrictions measures will stop COVID-19 escalating out of control. BUILDING BACK BETTER after the pandemic is a good idea. I suppose it is a bit like making new year resolutions. How are we going to act after the pandemic? Certainly, we will all take the threat of viruses seriously and will be more cautious about where we go and what we touch. We will value the NHS more than ever. I hope we will value our homes, friends, and family more. We’ve become used to staying at home and going for local walks instead of driving somewhere “for a walk”, which means we are more likely to chat to our neighbours. Glenfield Parish Council has promoted the green spaces we have. Have a look at the interactive map on the Nature Spot website at www.naturespot.org.uk/wild_places You will see the green spaces around the edge of the Western Park Golf course. The old golf course is a great area to walk for general wellbeing and is a beautiful natural wildlife area.
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Leicester Animal Aid is still caring for dogs and cats in Lockdown ALTHOUGH things are very challenging at the moment, Leicester Animal Aid, a rescue centre in Huncote, is still caring for dogs and cats in need until they can find loving forever homes. We may be operating differently due to the current restrictions, but we’re still only a phone call away. If you need to rehome your cat or dog, please do give us a ring and chat to us. If you’re looking to adopt an animal, then you can fill in an ‘interested parties’ form which can be found in the ‘Rehome a Pet’ section on our website or you can give us a call at the Centre. We want to say a massive Hello Gazette reader! thank you to our supporters who My name’s Chester continue to donate food, essential and I’m looking for a items and toys and treats at supermarket donation points and new home. through our Amazon Wish List. It really is appreciated and makes a big difference to us in these challenging times. There are lots of different ways you can help us to continue to care for vulnerable animals in need and some won’t even cost you a penny! By signing up to Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising you can raise free donations for us when you shop online. Generous donations and support from the community enable us to help special animals, like cute and cuddly Chester. He is a real home bird and all he wants is a new family to call his own. You can find out more about him and the type of home he needs on our website. Leicester Animal Aid • 01455 888257 • www.leicesteranimalaid.org. uk • Charity No. 242560
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JOEL ARTHUR HAS DROPPED A LINE TO THE GAZETTE ABOUT HIS NEWLY-FORMED GROUP HYDEOUT.
ELLIE: ‘I was in a band when I was at school and then I haven’t been in one since then, but it’s something that I’ve really wanted to do, well since then, well I’ve really wanted to rejoin a band, and I get along really well with these guys.’
JOEL has been living in Glenfield for 20 years now - pretty much since birth and has been involved with music since leaving the Hall Primary School.
What interests do you all share other than music? ELLIE: ‘I mean we’re all kind of nerds as well - we play video games…’
Now at University, he has formed a band with friends in Sheffield. He wanted an opportunity to inspire potential talents from home, especially after having played a fundraising event at Glenfield Methodist Church a couple of years ago. OLIVIA MULLIGAN recently interviewed three members of HYDEOUT and has also reviewed the band’s first single ‘Schooled’.
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HE STRAINS of lockdown have been felt by those in many regions, and of many different walks of life- particularly those in the creative and arts industries. That said, a worldwide pandemic and nation-wide lockdown was not enough to stop Sheffield-based alternative rock/indie band Hydeout from sharing their music. I review the band’s new single ‘Schooled’, which was released on Friday 27 November 2020, and take some time to get to know the band and the challenges they’ve faced throughout its production.
The Song You Hear and Feel The solitary guitar riff which opens the song is perhaps resonant of one of the key emotions which plays a part in it – loneliness. After all, ‘Schooled’ is a song about feeling helplessly trapped inside your own emotions, as they grind you down. It is this opening theme, full of lamentation, which gives ‘Schooled’ an already memorable quality within the mind, not to mention the lyrics which ensue. The sombre tone of the song immediately reveals the internal difficulties faced at the heart of this issue with the opening line ‘It’s tough when you can’t get no love’, bringing to reality how internal struggle is only heightened by external challenges.
JOEL:‘We all share a mutual interest for going outside as well. We’ve trekked into the Peak District a few times now. But yeah I’d say we were a band first, but now we’re all friends as well.’
HYDEOUT: Sam, Ellie, Adam with Joel in front the pain of this loneliness caused by one’s own personal difficulties, made perfectly real and genuine in the line ‘And when I smile, I smile through my tears’. This is the kind of acknowledgment we are all forced to realise- how easily we fall into a rhythm of locking ourselves within ourselves, putting on an outward display of holding it all together just fine. Then comes the pre-chorus mantra which takes the song into stompmode, the insistent phrase of ‘Oh it’s not worth shedding a tear’ forming the commands to which this emotional march will follow. It’s easy to understand what’s being said here- as there has and will be a moment in all our lives when we will insist that something is not worth crumbling over, despite how much it overwhelms us. The song then dives deep with its anticipated chorus, capturing the cyclical nature of personal difficulty and how part of that difficulty arises from one’s own response to it, with the almost hopeless and selfdismissive phrase ‘Just another pity party’. It’s here that the song really addresses how our own response to the challenges we face plays a real part in recognizing them- we realise that we can become part of the problem by not giving ourselves the attention we need. Describing the meaning of these lyrics, lead singer and songwriter Joel Arthur says ‘the whole ‘pity party’ thing is like a sense of irony as well, because who really wants to throw themselves a pity party?’. Although that’s not to say that the song is without its sense of hope for resolution. The later part of the
track builds on earlier emotions to reach something higher, and ultimately more understanding if not hopeful. The final chorus hears a sudden lift in tone, with all the raw feeling of earlier, except with a sense of newly found wisdom and selfacknowledgement. It is as if with the final ‘Yeah yeah yeah’ there is an affirmation, suggesting that the emotions being felt are now more understood and being heard clearer.
Getting to know Hydeout How did you manage to stay motivated during lockdown? JOEL: We went the better half of the first bit of lockdown completely dormant, we didn’t know what to do. We were just saying ‘We want this to end.’ And then when the restrictions started to lower, I put out an ad for a lead guitarist and then Ellie messaged me and we started talking about that, I think that’s what kind of started the fire up again…’ What plans do you have for after lockdown when you can meet up again? ADAM: ‘I really can’t wait to get gigging.’ What do you all think will keep you together based on the challenges you’ve had so far? ADAM:‘I think we just get
How are you feeling now the single is out and what are your hopes going forward? ADAM:‘It’s just been a cr*p year and this band really has been an amazing project with some great people, that I’ve always been looking forward to getting further in- just chewing at the bit to get on with restrictions being over, being able to play a bit more, more songs, and get on with it.’ ELLIE: ‘Basically just the same thing really, I mean I’ve never even been in the band not in lockdown- I joined in like August- so I want to actually experience actually doing gigs and stuff when it’s not in lockdown.’ JOEL: ‘… I really just want to see people enjoying the song, seeing people enjoy our music is honestly the most satisfying feeling possible because it means people have something to enjoy in such a dark time, and I really do want people to feel like even though Schooled is a morbid song, I want people to turn to Hydeout as a way to kind of feel better and good because a lot of people need that right now and I think a lot of people keep needing that, and I want to keep being able to do stuff that makes people feel good.’ ‘Schooled’ is available to view and download now on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. Follow the band on Facebook and Instagram to see what they’re all about.
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Read Olivia’s full SCHOOLED review at: https://livmulligan133036859.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/schooled-hydeout-review/
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‘Lindzi’s Lifestyle’ By Lindzi Mayann
FEBRUARY, for plenty, is defined by the ‘most romantic’ day of the year – Valentine’s Day. Last year, Jodie, offered advice for getting through the mayhem however 2021 has shaped up differently to the regular affair we have become accustomed to. No special offers at restaurants, cinemas and other entertainment venues – although I’m sure the media will still be alight with stories, declarations and boasts! Plus, lavish gifts can still be sourced (read: adverts constantly pushed in your face) so those who love being spoiled on this special day: don’t panic – or rather don’t take any excuses.
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If you’re anything like me (and I am a hopeless, if not a little damaged, romantic) love and relationships should and can be celebrated on any day of the year. Also, mentioned last year, I have been treated by partners on Valentine’s Day who either went on to cheat or were already cheating. I’ve learned to take grand gestures for the sake of ticking a box with a massive pinch of salt. Valentine’s Day does, however, present the perfect opportunity to let a special someone know you’re thinking of them – be that a lover, friend, or perhaps someone you wish you knew a little better… And since I am in the process of developing some online writing workshops, I decided to share a short poetry guide, to help you get your message across. Whether you’ve ever written a poem or not, I am confident I can help you create something even if it is short, sweet and simple! First, think about your message – what is it you actually want to say? Jot down a couple of sentences and key words. Secondly create ‘rhyming word banks’ for the words at the ends of the sentences or keywords. You can do this by saying the word you want to rhyme, then running through the alphabet replacing the start sound, for example to rhyme ‘CAT’ – At, Bat, Cat, Dat, Fat, Gat, Hat… Now try and put sentences together or put sentences together to include the rhyming words. For example if the word group is: love, above, dove, glove… ‘When I think of a dove, flying in the sky up above, it reminds me of our love, which fits like a glove.’
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And if this fails, there is always the traditional – c’mon everyone knows it: Roses are red, Violets are blue. YOU CAN WRITE WHATEVER YOU WANT RIGHT HERE, THEN PROMISE IT’S TRUE! For example, roses are red, violets are blue, you’re an amazing friend to me. Our bond is so true! Good luck with your poetry! Have fun and keep working at it. Find me on social media for more.
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY ... about The Golf Course THE FUTURE of the green wedge to the south of Glenfield has featured in the local news a lot. One article in the Mercury has talked at length about the stimulating benefits for people with mental impairment who are led on walks through the area. It talks of walking along the south edge of Western Park into the edge of Glenfield and then back by a path past the site of the old Kirby Frith Hall now hidden in a thicket in what was the golf course. Another article talks of the historic interest in that this parkland has an association with King Richard III as there is little doubt that King Richard and his army passed through on their way from Leicester to the battle of Bosworth Field. The old road from the Bow Bridge in that direction ran through the grounds Kirby Frith Hall. There is an old avenue of trees known as the “King’s Avenue” doubtless after the Crookback.
‘WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THIS?’ you might think and you would be right; things do come round again - these news cuttings were all from 1950 when the new municipal golf course was being planned. A local paper of that era called Topics published a piece by one old resident. He penned a nice little account of the Glenfield Cricket team of earlier days and the high times they had at Kirby Frith Hall when the village side met a team composed of the four sons of Mr Samuel Stone, together with the butler, footmen and grooms from the Hall. “What a lash up it used to be after the match” commented the writer. That Mr. Stone was the well known Leicester solicitor who owned the hall. They reported that some of the older people in Glenfield remembered the hall when it was the home of Mr Stone. He was a
Other articles expressed concern for the future of the area and the continued ability of people to enjoy walking the area. The Leicester Mercury went on about Glenfield people unhappy over the thought that a greatly favoured walk, which leads to the ruins of the old hall, will disappear in the layout of the proposed new development.
philosopher and friend of the people of the village and to those of Leicester where he had his solicitor’s business and held office as Town Clerk from 1836 when the population numbered 44,000 to 1871 when it had reached 95,083. Then long after Mr Stone’s time Glenfield people knew and used a nice field walk, a lovers’ lane that ran by the drive of Kirby Frith Hall and over fields to Braunstone Lane. The drive came into the plan for the golf course fairway, and a substitute path would not mean quite the same thing either in beauty or fond memories. The Topics expressed the view that where the new path would have a sharp right turn at a point known as the Gold Diggings the route would be acceptable if it avoids the ponds and the portions liable to flooding. It would not however, have provided a direct route to the Airman’s Rest end of Braunstone Lane and they considered it essential to re-open another path which was closed in war years. The Airman’s Rest is long gone as is the old aerodrome and we are again at risk of losing paths across the area.
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News from The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association front of a fire and a good movie with a pile of seed catalogues or a laptop of websites. We all like to dream and plan and winter is a good time to sort which plants to experiment with or to design a new feature.
2020 was a strange year for everyone, activities ended, shops shut and people stuck at home. There was one positive that came out of last summer and that was that many people discovered or rediscovered the joy of gardening. Our outdoor spaces became really important to us and a sanctuary from everything else going on. This was particularly so for many of the members of the Glenfield Gardeners’ Association who were shielding. Being able to look at a green space, can really lift the spirits. Now in the depths of winter, when the days are grey and gloomy, the garden truly reveals itself. It is a time when gardeners can take a step back and have a well earned rest but it is also time when gardeners see where their gardens can be added to or improved. Gardens can appear very bare in winter, often lacking structure and interest. We spend a lot of time and money on hanging baskets and pots of colour in the spring and summer but neglect it in winter. There are several beautiful shrubs
What garden wouldn’t benefit from a water feature, pond or even just an obelisk of new climbing plants! At The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association, we have many guest speakers who give lots of valuable advice, hints and ideas as well as often bringing along lots of new plants for us to buy.
though that would bring a sparkle of colour and interest such as Sarcococca (Christmas box), Hamamelis (witch hazel) and Callicarpa which has beautiful purple berries (see above). Why not pop along to a garden centre and see what catches your eye at this time? It could just be an evergreen Box ball but anything that looks good now will give your garden some structure in the winter months. Winter is also a good time though to plan ahead for spring and summer. There is nothing better than cosying up in
We’ve really missed not being able to meet last year but are hoping to restart in the spring. It will be great to catch up with everyone but we would also love to welcome any new to gardening. Between all our members, we’ve got a lot of gardening experience and knowledge and always lots of ideas. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall, Glenfield. We’ll keep you posted about the date of the first meeting but until then, Happy Garden Dreaming!
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RAILWAY STORIES BY TED COOK
THE TWO busiest Signal Boxes of the older type - in other words with levers - I ever worked were either end of Leicester Station.
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Once there were four other boxes that over the years closed and were incorporated into the two remaining ones. Two were either side of the station. Cattle Market Box was to the south of the station and Engine Shed Box to the north. On the station itself were the East and West Boxes. Once these closed the buildings were there until the station was rebuilt - at the start of the 1980’s. During this time there was a Royal Visit by the Queen and Prince Philip. To cover the rubble and the mess on the platforms, Stan Vaughan the Area Manager invited many school children to the station to welcome the Royal Party and to stand in front of the rubble to hide it from Royal Eyes! When the work was complete Prince Charles and Lady Diana opened the rebuilt station. My youngest daughter Andrea presented Diana with some flowers in the new booking hall. The other two signal boxes that survived until 1986 were London Road Junction at the south end and Leicester North Junction at the other end. The North Box was where most of the freight trains stopped for change of crew. Today drivers have to have more route knowledge to cover longer distances. In the 1970s/80s we had drivers from different parts of the country working into Leicester from the four corners of the country which meant different accents and sayings and maybe what you got called: “Me Duck” (Midlands), “Mate” (London), “Boyee” (Eastern Counties), “Love” (Sheffield), “Kid” or “Our Kid” (Birmingham). More stories available “from Ted Cook and details of talks by Ted from email: edward8fw@btinternet.com Ted Cook has written about his life on the Railway and also does talks on his life.
Contacts By Mark Watson JAMES CHILTERN boards the 23:50 sleeper train from London to Edinburgh with two pork pies, six beers and a packet of chocolate digestives. At 23:55 he sends a message to all 158 people in his contacts, telling them that he plans to end his life in the morning. He then switches his phone to flight mode. He’s said goodbye. To him, it’s the end of his story – and time to crack open the biscuits. But across the world, 158 phones are lighting up with a notification. Phones belonging to his mum. His sister. His ex-best friend. The woman who broke his heart. People he’s lost touch with. People he barely knows. And for them, the message is only the beginning of the journey. Funny and wise, tender and deeply moving, Contacts is a beautiful story about the weight of loneliness, the importance of kindness – and how it’s never too late to reach out.
GLENFIELD’S war memorial was unveiled to the village 100 years ago on 5th March 1921. It was made from Portland stone and designed by a notable local architect Amos Hall who lived on Station Road. Amos also designed the frontage of Leicester’s Grand Hotel and the Silver Arcade. Amos was buried facing the memorial. There must have been generous donations from wealthy local benefactors and the local population, as it surpasses in grandeur most other village memorials. I’ve attached copies of newspaper articles of the day and an extract from the late Jonathan Wiltshire’s book Glenfield a considerable village. The extract is from the Glenfield school log books. I have included email permission from Andrew Wilshere, the authors son. The memorial photograph is my own. Obviously this year’s Remembrance Day service, assuming it can take place, will mark its 100th service.
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County Councillor Report THE DIVISION, which covers Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe and Leicester Forests has been busy in many different ways. It has been very busy Group. Business support has operation. This has gained in Glenfield. As County also been given to assist local momentum since inception and Councillors, our mailbox was business. Most recently under 2020 made us all realise that full at the start of the first of the the current lockdown, £150,000 changes can be made, we now lockdowns with reasons for the was allocated to supported need to make them sustainable areas defined by Public Health the “wet” pubs throughout the Moving forward, 2021 should England playing a large part County to try and assist them see the County Council of the correspondence. Many during their enforced closure. elections taking place. After the were in my role on Cabinet as This has been well received. last four years as one of your Lead Member for Health for Blaby District Council has Divisional County Councillors, Leicestershire and came from also supported residents and and previously Kirby Muxloe residents of Glenfield and the business with its own tranche and Leicester Forests County wider County. of support schemes for various Councillor, Richard Blunt is business relief also and I am As well as delivering the stepping down from County really impressed how the Parish statutory services funded by Council to concentrate on his Council have lent their services Public Health England, the family business. I wish him to help out across Glenfield. small team based at County well and thank him for all he Hall took ownership of the Covid 19 pandemic support and response for the County and Rutland. With daily briefings and interventions, I have come to appreciate the professionalism of your County Council in supporting all residents and businesses in Leicestershire. We are not there yet, but we are a lot further forward now with the vaccine rollout growing and our most vulnerable residents receiving the vaccine.
The County Council has and is supporting many areas of the business and voluntary community. With grant monies allocated to support the community with over £1.5m across the County being made available to all of those groups in meeting many people’s needs. Over £36,000 has so far been allocated to charities and groups supporting the village including LOROS and Age UK. In Glenfield itself, £7,500 has been used to support our own village based Glenfield Support
We still receive and pass on issues from the village relating to overgrown hedges and trees, blocked gullies and lighting issues. Each month in the division, County Council receives between 60 to 100 reports of such issues as listed above. As I write this report we have 27 open cases of which 14 are scheduled or actioned and 13 are awaiting action within Glenfield.
The main local issue has also been the Leicester City local plan consultation with its controversial plans for the old Western Park Golf Course. The strong public feelings have been mirrored by your Conservative MP, County and District Councillors in our representations at our respective Councils responses to the plan and also as individuals. The County Council is a GREEN Council and is committed to change the way it operates and make improvements across is whole
has done during his time. I am pleased to say that another Glenfield Parish and District Councillor Nick Chapman has recently been selected by the Charnwood Conservative Association to stand with myself as one of two Conservative candidates.
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The Authenticity Project By Clare Pooley SIX STRANGERS with one thing in common: their lives aren’t always what they make them out to be. What would happen if they told the truth instead? Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life. Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood café, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she’ll be inspired to write down her own story. Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.
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Latest Glenfield Surgery PPG Newsletter FIRSTLY, we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and wish you Health & Happiness for 2021. The Surgery would like to welcome the following Clinicians and Staff and look forward to working with them; •
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Dr Carlos Rivas Echeverria, International GP
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Dr John Dunmade, International GP
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Dr Sidarth Kuchhadia, GP Registrar
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Sara Belaroussi, Physician Associate
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Kerrie Allen, Receptionist Gaynor Murray
Gaynor has been a valued member of our Reception team for the past 36 years and all the Doctors and Staff will miss her greatly, as will the many patients who were very fond of her! Enjoy your retirement Gaynor, you truly deserve it!
COVID19 Vaccination Programme
THE SURGERY began to deliver the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford AstraZeneca vaccination week commencing Monday 11th January 2021 at the Thorpe Astley Hub. Those patients over the age of 80 have been identified and are being contacted. As more vaccine becomes available, we will be vaccinating in accordance with the priorities set out. Please note: Patients will be called in by the Surgery to arrange for their vaccination. Please DO NOT contact the surgery - Thank You!
Over 50’s Flu Campaign
FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2019, the NHS flu vaccination was made available for everyone aged 50 and over. You can now get vaccinated at the Surgery. Please call for an appointment.
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IT IS NOT too late for your vaccination if you are over 65 years of age.
Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. Online Consultations (Engage Consult) Please be reminded you can register on our website with Engage Consult to speak with a member of our clinical or admin team for any advice or queries you may have.
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THE SURGERY has been delivering a service known as Home First which helps with the discharge of patients and, in some cases, keeps patients at home rather than needing a hospital admission. This service will continue until the end of March 2021.
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DHARA SHAH will support patients to be more involved in their own health and well-being through patient activation. Referrals can be made through your GP.
Surgery Closures – PLTs (Protected Learning Time) The Surgery will be closed on the following dates between 1.00pm and 6.00pm. •
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We are pleased to announce thatChatty our Takeaway Project support many charities, especially our Shelter to help has now secured funding for our Chatty Shelter. support mental health in our community. the Christmas Lockdowns heretoatthe the Stamford Arms WThroughout e have provided Dinners Groby and Ratby we recognise that many are finding isolation a struggle, Community Response Team, delivering a bit of Christmas Spirit. in the winter Promoting youthespecially sports at Newtown Linfordmonths. Cricket Club, by This Chatty Shelter will provide a place chat supporting the annual Boxing Day Duck Race for andinformal raising £300. when normality returns; a location is now being reviewed. Raising over £8000 with our Bradgate Rotary Club in 2020 Working our charities Bradgate Club and in supportwith of local andRotary the Bradgate Parkvolunteers, Calendar. we have delivered over 200 free meals to Key Workers or those We celebrated our traditional Christmas Carols for Churches isolated in January; this being recognised by the BBC East Together here at the Stamford Arms on 17th December 2020, Midlands Today.
spreading the message of Christmas to local families in Groby.
IF YOU can find 16 British FRESHWATER FISH in the Wordsearch grid above, you could win yourself a meal for BARBEL two and a bottle of house wine at The Stamford Arms in BREAM BULLHEAD Groby.
Our Takeaway Menu is now available on our website: New Takeaway Menu Starting 7th January
All you have to do to go into the draw is find - and mark a line CRUCIANCARP through - the names 16 types of freshwater fish. These can run/ GRAYLING swim vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). GUDGEON MINNOW Send your marked entry forms to: TIGHT LINES, Glenfield PERCH Gazette, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by PIKE FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2021. RAINBOWTROUT ROACHremember to fill in your name and address. Please RUDDsender of the first correct entry drawn out of the The STICKLEBACK hat will win the voucher for a Meal for Two and a Bottle STONELOACH ofTENCH House Wine at The Stamford Arms, Groby - thanks to the generous sponsorship of Brian Rigby - owner of The Stamford Arms.
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• 3 Magnolia Roller Blinds: 57ins wide drop 45ins with all fittings. Very good condition £25 ono. • 1 Roller Blind, mushroom, 90ins x 57ins drop with all fittings. I ordered the wrong size. Brand new, never used cost £60 will accept £45.Tel: 0116 212 1753 or 07741478967
• VAC BLADE cordless cleaner with attachments. Price: £20 Tel:01530 243428 (Markfield)
244572 or mobile 07729 332067.(Stanton under Bardon)
• Wheelchair - used a few times, but like new. Black. Price: £25.
• 5x 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzles in one box. Beautiful cottage landscape scenes . Used only once. All bagged separately. Great to do in lockdown. Price: £15.00 which is £3.00 Find these 16 FRESHWATER FISH: each puzzle - a bargain. Can • L Shaped Settee Blue, size Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com supply photos. 8 ft long - Price: £180 - would Tel: 07790 734858 (Groby) normally be £400.Tel: 01530
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LAST MONTH’S WINNER WAS MAUREEN ELLIS of Treasure Close, Glenfield Congratulations! Your prize voucher will be sent to you soon!
• VAX Rapide Supreme CARPET WASHER. Never used, Price: £40. Tel: Liz on 01530 243337 or 07985027320. (Stanton under Bardon) • Swivel car seat cushion £5.00. • Bike pannier £5.00. • Lightweight ladies cycle jacket med/large £5.00. • Lightweight gents cycle jacket large/ Xlarge £5.00. • Small bike bag £3.00. • Bike computer new in box £10.00 Cost £25 - unused. Tel: 07779 552320 (Groby)
Tel: 07925 565526 (Markfield)
IF YOU HAVE any household items which you’d like to advertise FREE in the Gazette, please SEND DETAILS by post or email - sorry, we can’t take them over the phone. Maximum 8 items please. Our postal address is: Gazette Small Ads, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT or you can email details to: info@glenfieldgazette.com PLEASE ENSURE that you put ‘SMALL ADS’ in the subject line, and INCLUDE YOUR FULL POSTAL ADDRESS (not for publication, just to let buyers know where you are).
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