70th Wedding Anniversary for Markfield couple
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Council funding cut by £1.6 million
THE Government has cut its support grant to the Borough Council for the next two years by almost half a million pounds more than was originally indicated by the Chancellor in October. This means that the Borough Council has to find a total of £1.6 million in savings by April 2013 on a net revenue budget of around £11.5 million a year. Instead of cutting the council’s grant for the next financial year (2011/12) by £670,000 (as indicated in October), the Government has cut it by £950,000; and it has also reduced the grant for 2012/13 by a further £659,000, rather than an estimated amount of £430,000. This equates to an overall funding cut of 13.8 per cent next year and a further 11.1 per cent in the following year.
On Tuesday 4th January 2011, Len and Lucy Crutchley of Markfield celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They met during the war, while Len was serving five years in the Royal Marines. After the war, they settled down and had two daughters, now married, and have now got four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They moved to Markfield in 1968, in time for the new doctor’s surgery to open on The Green, and there Lucy spent sixteen super years as Practice Manager, and got to meet hundreds of lovely patients. They both agree that they have had a wonderful happy and contented life together, and Lucy says she believes their marriage was blessed in heaven.
Markfield Miners’ Welfare to be auctioned
The Former Miners’ Welfare & Institute property in Main Street, Markfield will be offered for sale BY AUCTION at The Field Head Hotel, Markfield on Tuesday 8th February 2011 at 6.30pm prompt. The property has detailed planning consent for demolition of the existing buildings and erection of three dwellings. Price Guide: £100,000-£120,000. For more information, contact the selling agents Newton Fallowell on 01530 832283.
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Due to the council’s long-term foresight, plans had already been made to deal with the cut that was expected following October’s announcement by using reserves and making budget savings. However, the Government’s final settlement means the council now has to find an additional saving of £280,000 next year and £229,000 in 2012/13. This money will be found by a combination of: 1. the new homes bonus for which the council is awaiting further details 2. increasing planning fees to cover the cost of processing planning applications 3. retaining business rates – a proposal of the coalition government, subject to consultation 4. re-negotiating the conditions of council staff Although the government has not announced the provisional settlement for the remaining two years of the current parliament, the council does not expect the news to get any better for 2013/14 and 2014/15. As far as redundancies are concerned, the council is sticking to its previous pledge of no compulsory redundancies during 2011/12. However, a small number of reductions are planned for 15 months’ time and discussions are currently taking place with the trade unions and those staff who may be affected. Council Leader Stuart Bray said: “The reality of the position faced by this council, in common with many others, is a grant settlement from central government at a lower level over the next two years than was indicated in the Chancellor’s statement in June this year. “For this council, the additional savings required will be around £280,000 in 2011/12 alone; with further additional savings the year after. This had been reduced already, by our sound financial planning, to a figure of £175,000 and may be offset further in the medium term by changes still under consideration by the coalition on planning fees and the new homes bonus. “More immediately, we will aim to minimise the use of more of our reserves and balances, already earmarked to reduce the impact of front line service reductions, by bringing forward discussions with our staff and trade unions on additional measures to reduce/remove the additional funding gap, without further job and service losses.”
Modern & Sequence Dance at Bagworth WMC There will be a Modern and Sequence Dance at Bagworth Working Men’s Club on Friday February 4th at 8 pm. Robin will be at the keyboard. There will be bingo and also a raffle during the evening with lots of prizes. Tickets cost £2.50 from Anne, Josie or Ken or on the door. Contact number: 01530 230467. All of the profits will be sent to Help for Heroes, a very worthy cause. This is always a good evening – don’t miss it.
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Markfield Open Gardens A very successful meeting was held in November to launch this event and as a result we hope to have sixteen gardens open on the weekend of June 18th and 19th. Some will open for both days and some on one of the days. Plans are in place for a variety of exhibitions to be held in the Methodist Church and the Methodists and Women’s Institute will be serving a variety of refreshments on both days in the church and the Scout Hut. We now know that Markfield residents have opened their gardens on other occasions for different causes and we are hoping that the spread of gardens throughout the village will make this a really good community event once again. It is not too late to offer your garden, it doesn’t have to be RHS perfect, we are going for variety and interest rather than perfection! If you are interested in either opening your garden or helping in any other way, maybe with refreshments, publicity, selling programmes or any of the other many things which will need doing please contact either: Fran Johnson 01530 243350 or Linda Walmsley 01530 242607
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New Chess Club to be launched in Thornton A new Chess Club is being formed in Thornton which will be open to anyone aged 18 and over from Thornton and surrounding villages. Grand Masters through to anyone who has never played before are cordially invited to join us. The Club will be held at ‘Thornton Community Centre’ Friday evenings 7.00pm ‘till 10.00pm in the ‘Committee Room’. It is anticipated that the Club will start during February; the exact date to be decided later. If you are interested in helping to set-up the Club or would like to join in order to play the game, or if you would like to learn to play as a total beginner, please get in touch with me for further details: Pete Shaw, 285, Main Street. Thornton Tel: 01530-230372 e-mail: peter.shaw975@btinternet.com p.s. If you have a chess set in good condition and would like to donate it to the ‘Thornton Chess Club’ please get in touch and I’ll pick it up.
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Have Your Say About Local Green Space Leicestershire has some fantastic green spaces. If you feel strongly about green space in your local area, we want to hear from you! The Coalition Government is thinking about creating a new designation to protect green areas of particular importance to local communities. We want to start now, by finding out your views about the green spaces that are important to you. Which areas are particularly important to you and why? Which areas need protection? You can take part by attending your local Community Forum. Your views will be critical in developing future policies and proposals. Please note the next Markfield, Ratby, Groby, Stanton under Bardon, Bagworth and Thornton Community Forum (MRG) will be on Thursday, 10th February 2011 at 18:30 at Groby Community College, Ratby Road, Groby, Leicestershire, LE6 0GE. For details of Community Forums in your area, please visit www.leicestershireforums.org or contact Sabrina Malik on 0116 305 5951 or by e-mail on sabrina.malik@leics.gov.uk
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Quite a winter we are experiencing; a normal severish winter is helpful to gardeners but the exceptional December conditions will have caused many casualties. Only later, in spring, will most become apparent. Never be too hasty in discarding a favourite plant. Shrubs are easy to check – look for live greenness by scraping a little bark away close to soil level. Anything in containers is vulnerable and those Mediterranean type herbs, Rosemary, Thyme, etc. will probably need replacing. Gardeners are eternally optimistic – already perusing seed and plant catalogues – and anticipating the colourful seasons ahead. So to two very bright and cheery specimens:
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Lupins and Delphiniums Somewhat like ‘Fish & Chips’ these two tend to be associated. One wonders why? Maybe because, once, they were the flowering backbone of the old herbaceous border. So well known – even to non-gardeners – but possibly not grown as extensively as in years gone-by. Whereas Delphiniums are good solid perennials, although not easy to grow really well, Lupins are only short-term perennials and of easy cultivation. Both are well worth garden space. Lupins for June colour; Delphiniums for July and beyond.
Lupins Those we grow today are all descended from the original Russell Lupins. George Russell, a quite
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ordinary allotment gardener, spent years hybridising and perfecting his strain of both single and multicoloured, strong, upright Lupins. He used both annual and perennial species, thus the fact that Lupins are not long-term plants. For years he refused to commercialise his plants, but finally allowed ‘Bakers of Codsall’ to grow his seed. Older readers may recall the acres and acres of brightly coloured Lupins – quite a tourist attraction in the 50’s and 60’s.
Today, gardeners may buy young plants of both named varieties or those grown from seed. Also why not sow your own seed, but obtain a good strain. If you have a named plant or one you particularly favour (and knowing it will last but a couple of years or so) it may be propagated from cuttings. These are taken early, when shoots are 3 to 4 inches long. Essential to cut deeply to include a small piece of white root-stock at base of each cutting. Root and grow-on in usual way – in small pots of open compost, covered with plastic. Named Lupins are now mostly propagated commercially by tissueculture. Quite expensive but will be free of virus. However, little point in buying these unless it is intended to propagate by cuttings. Could give useful seed, particularly if grown in isolation to avoid cross- fertilisation.
named varieties or good seed strain – a very rich soil, strong staking and limit the number of shoots on each plant. Mostly we think of blues, but whites are also popular. Latterly some stunning pinks have been bred. Not all Delphiniums are of the 5 to 6 feet height. The smaller, and lovely, ‘Bella-Donna’ types grow to about 3 ft. These will flower well into autumn, particularly if well dead-headed. ‘Pink Sensation’ is of this type – beautiful but not easy. Delphiniums may be propagated from seed, by cuttings or by division. Cuttings, as for Lupins, must have a piece of root-stock at the base. The stems of both Lupins and Delphiniums are hollow. This being why cuttings would never root without that small piece of rootstock attached. Both plants, but particularly Delphiniums, make good cut blooms. The hollow stems must be filled with water, then plugged with either cotton-wool or oasis.
Delphiniums Not easy to achieve plants of the quality seen at Chelsea and other national shows, but no great secrets. Obtain good stock – either
Markfield HomeMakers Programme for 2011 Markfield HomeMakers meet in the Congregational Hall, Main Street, Markfield, on the second Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm. Contact No’s: Brenda on 01530 242173 or Iris on 01530 242436 Feb 9th ~ Ian Heirlock ~ Master pork pie maker March 9th ~ Marilyn Sedgbeer ~ Talk about Orang Utans April 13th ~ Denis Baker ~ The Early development of the CO-OP May 11th ~ Ady Dayman ~ Gardening June 8th ~ Outing to Shenton Glass Blowing Aug 10th ~ Skittles ~ 7.15 for 7.30pm At the Coach & Horses Sep 14th ~ Adrian Hunt ~ Home Remedies Oct 12th ~ Kate Moore ~ Andes to Amazon Nov 9th ~Malcolm Warner ~ Christmas in words and music Dec 14th ~ Christmas Party Jan 11th 2012~ Dinner
Don’t miss the Quorn Charity Music Night Dave Ford has organised another of his highly popular Music Nights to raise money for charity. This year’s event takes place at Quorn Village Hall on Friday 21st January 2011 at 7.30pm - doors open 7pm. Bar available. Tickets are priced at £7, and this includes food. You can pay on the door but please reserve your ticket by phoning 0116 236 8811.
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Model Railway Show in Sileby on 19/20 February Once again, for the 14th year, Syston Model Railway Club are organising a MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Sileby Community Centre, High Street, Sileby LE12 7RX, near Leicester on 19/20 February 2011. Open from 10am to 4.30pm both days. This has become an annual event enjoyed by everyone with an interest in railways. It is a family event with something for everyone, and where accompanied children enter for FREE. The Show features 11 layouts of all sizes including Willowbrook Marsh (O), Welham Green (N), Trevanne Sidings, Market Roundham, Stamford East, Idridgehay and St Giles (all OO), Hemyock Road (12mm), Rowlesburg (40mm), Stump Ridge (On30) and Project Iraq 2003 (1/35). “This year we have a real mix of layouts which should appeal to everyone including a small modern image layout built by the late Andy Calvert whose modelling skills at 2mm:ft were nationally acclaimed. This exhibit, Welham Green, is sponsored by Dapol Ltd. There is also an exhibit based on the allied military railway system in Iraq. Our exhibitions have always been family events and we are keen to continue this tradition. We have held our prices for the seventh year and remember, accompanied children under 14 are admitted FREE!’ said Chairman, John Malpus. Past Exhibitions have been sponsored by Hornby, Dapol, Peco, Signal Box of Anstey, Acme Models of Sileby, and the Great Central Railway. However, we are really keen to attract more local sponsorship. Please contact us if you are willing to support the exhibition in any way. The exhibition includes extensive trade support including both new and second-hand model railways, scenics, accessories, bargain books and plenty for kit bashers or those contemplating a layout for the first time. Admission is £3 for adults, £2.50 for senior citizens. A family ticket (2+2) is £6 and accompanied children are free. There is ample parking nearby and food and refreshments are available. There is a large tombola stall. The exhibition is situated only 2 mins from Sileby Station and only 5 mins from the A6 and A46 Leicester Western by-pass. Syston Model Railway Society has been in existence for the past 30 years and meets weekly in Thurmaston. We are a small but very friendly club and have permanent large N gauge and OO gauge layouts. New layouts currently under construction include a 22’ long modern image DC/DCC container layout. Our brand new N gauge layout “Pendlebury Parva” is progressing well. We are also in the process of renovating a 32’ long layout based on the Whitby area called “Selwick Quay”.Several members layouts have appeared at exhibitions and been featured in the national press. Come and join us. Any enquiries please ring Chris on 0116 2605760. Also see our website at www.systonmrs.org.uk
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County Councillor David Sprason’s Column County Council Funding Settlement The Government has now announced the grant settlement and the County Council are looking how this will affect the authority. The announcement means that Leicestershire County Council’s formula grant will fall by 13.8 per cent (£17.5 million) next year and 8.5 per cent (£9.1 million) the following year. Leicestershire’s grant reductions are higher than the average reduction for England, of 9.9 per cent and reductions for shire counties, of 12.6 per cent. This tough settlement is as expected and is within the range that was planned for. The County Council is planning to save £80 million over four years; £50 million will come from efficiency savings which will have no impact on services. We will be able to continue with the proposal to freeze council tax over the four years. The difficult decisions we have taken will still need to be delivered so that the books can balance. The County Council does however welcome the additional £6.4 million of NHS funding for health and social care. The County Council will be issuing its budget proposals in mid January so look out for those as you will be able to have your say on them.
A year on in the patch It is this time of year that we look at what has been achieved locally over the past twelve months. We have seen the schools achieving good results with South Charnwood being rated excellent by OFSTED; this is truly a great result and is good to see our young people doing well. The down side is that in Markfield we have failed to protect the London Road housing development, this site was forced through by the administration and officers at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council despite the
huge amount of local objection. We are still pushing forward with the proposed BMX track on the Jubilee Playing fields but are being prevented and delayed by an unhelpful planning department at Hinckley. In Desford a new parking restriction scheme is being proposed and recognising the success in gaining a Playbuilder grant for a new natural play area is welcomed. Desford, like Markfield, is under threat of a major housing development which would see an extension to the settlement boundary to accommodate it and the loss of another green field to houses. We have our work cut out to overturn the current administrations housing plans and protect green fields from development. In Bagworth & Thornton we have achieved a great deal in a short time. Many of the projects identified have been delivered these include a multi use games area in Thornton and a youth shelter in Bagworth. We have been successful in receiving Playbuilder funding for natural play areas for Thornton & Bagworth along with regular sessions in streetdance, football and cricket. The Children’s Centre has been completed and is due to open in the New Year and the work has begun on the extension and refurbishment of the Bagworth community centre. Neighbourhood watch is now up and running thanks to Anita Beeby and two Wellbeing Clinics have run successfully - my thanks go to the Parish Plan team for this initiative. One negative is the failure of the planning department at Hinckley to agree to the redevelopment of the Dunlop site and again ignore the wishes of local residents.
Volunteering at Beacon Hill Leicestershire County Council is looking for volunteers to help maintain Beacon Hill Country Park.
So anyone who has a New Year resolution to get involved with helping conserve their local environment is welcome to help Leicestershire County Council rangers maintain the popular attraction. Volunteer days are held monthly, starting in January, with holly management at Windmill Hill. Forthcoming events include hazel coppicing in the native tree collection, spring cleaning the labyrinth, historical heathland road clearance and tree shelter removal. The events are usually run on a Sunday starting at 10am and finished by 3pm; hot drinks and refreshments are provided. This is a great opportunity for local people to work together and get involved in helping conserve one of Leicestershire’s most beautiful and ancient attractions. Volunteering in this way also presents a great
opportunity to meet like minded people, get fit, enjoy the fresh air and learn new skills. Events are subject to change, and meeting places vary, so if you are interested please call the Beacon Hill Office on 0116 305 8790 for details or email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk Can I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.
Speedway returns to Leicester!
Speedway is returning to Leicester after an absence of almost twenty-eight years. A new stadium is being built on Beaumont Park in Beaumont Leys and is near to completion in readiness for the start of the season which begins in April and ends in late October. The stadium will have seating for over four hundred spectators and on the opposite side of the track a covered stand will run the length of the back straight. The team will be known as the Leicester Lions and they will race their home fixtures on Saturday evenings. The Lions have entered the British Premier League which consists of fourteen clubs with tracks as far away as Plymouth, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The sport was one of the top spectator attractions in the city until the closure and demolition of the Blackbird Road stadium in the early eighties. Since then the Lions have been homeless, but now speedway will once again be part and parcel of Leicestershire’s sporting calendar. The team consists of seven riders and has taken on a cosmopolitan feel about it with riders from Great Britain, Australia, Denmark and Russia making up the side. Sergey Darkin, who has twice been crowned the individual champion of Russia, was the first to agree terms to join Leicester. He flew into Heathrow airport last month to sign his contract at a Supporters’ Club Christmas Party and received a warm welcome from fans.
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Below are extracts from the latest websitepublished minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 1st November 2010 at Bagworth Community Centre. • Barn/stables application - Borough Councillor O’Shea advised the best way to approach this application is on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site. The Chairman advised that the PC is totally opposed to this application. Mr O’Shea recommended that the PC approach its Solicitors for their reaction and legal advice relating to the application at this stage. • Vacancy for Parish Councillor - The matter of Terry Gogerty’s resignation was raised by two members. The clerk was asked to advertise the vacancy as this should have been done when Mr Gogerty’s resignation was first received. The Clerk advised he would do this. • Extraordinary General Meeting - Members were angry that an EGM had been held at lunchtime the previous Friday and felt that this meeting was illegal. The Chairman advised no decisions had been made at this meeting. • War Memorial - Work on the War Memorial was complete. • Bagworth Forward Group – Mrs Johnson advised that the plant containers were in the process of being re-filled with autumn plants, more people were required to fulfil this role, it had been decided to plant bulbs and not plants this year. • Thornton Community Centre - Mr Walker reported that the roof repairs are now complete, the centre had been awarded a gold award from the Rural Community Council, a cheque for £75 and a certificate had been received. • Application to Public Works Loan Board - This item was debated and a Proposal was made by Cllr Ball to apply for a loan of £150,000, and seconded by Cllr Johnson. The motion was defeated by 4 votes against and 2votes in favour.
The Bricklayer’s Arms • Rural housing – Councillor Brettle was extremely upset to have found out that leaflets had been printed without parish councillors’ knowledge or approval. The report was not included within the context of the meeting minutes with regard to establishing housing needs. Mr Brettle then made the following proposal: ‘The Parish Council should see the questionnaire before it goes out, the process should be halted.’ There was no seconder for this proposal so the motion was dropped. Councillor N.Adie then put an amended proposal forward that ‘The PC should see the document before it is released.’ This was seconded by I. Harris and carried. The Clerk was asked to seek clarification from the LRALC regarding the process that had taken place. • Bagworth New Wood - An update from the Leicestershire County Council had been received and the maintenance is likely to be in the region of £500 per annum. It was proposed to rename the wood Beacon Lane Wood. However it was decided to leave it as it is for the time being. • Resignation of Joanne Brown - Letter of resignation had been received from Joanne Brown. • Chairman standing down - Chairman Stu Ball, advised that he would be standing down as Chair to the Parish Council with effect from January 2011 owing to ill health. He thanked everyone for their hard work and advised he would continue to be a member of the Parish Council.
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Brrrrh – That was a Cold Snap Well the freezing cold days in the lead up to Christmas were certainly a challenge for us at the Centre. Apart from having to continually clear the entrance footpaths from snow and thick ice with a shovel and heaps of rock salt we experienced monumental flooding through burst water pipes in the roof of the Centre. Luckily the flood came early one morning when the Centre was open. It was a case of all hands to the pump as water cascaded like a mini Niagara Falls through the sports hall ceiling down onto the sports hall floor. It was an absolute torrent of freezing water. Grabbing bins, towels, mops, buckets and anything to hand our panic stricken but resourceful staff Amanda and Carol managed to stem the tide until the cavalry arrived to switch off all the stop cocks and drain off all the water in the building. I dread to think what would have been the outcome if this had happened in the middle of the night when the Centre was empty. The place would have been flooded to the hilt and then we would have been offering the Centre as an indoor ice-skating rink rather than a Community Centre. Regrettably we had to cancel all activities and booking at the Centre until repairs had been made, electrics checked and
News from Markfield Community & Sports Centre Report from Ron Grantham, Treasurer of Markfield Community Association Christmas Party with a Difference One party that survived the weather was the Fun 4 Dogs Christmas Party and what an unusual party it was.
the place dried out. The bad weather even caused the cancellation of our Drug and Alcohol Awareness Session for Parents and Guardians – but never fear we will be rearranging this event for later in the year when the weather is more clement. The freezing weather was not all bad news for apart from the treacherous pavements and roads the village looked like a Christmas picture card winter wonderland.
I even managed to build a snowman for the first time in many years. The snowman is actually a snowcopper and its image is based on one of our local beat officers. Can you guess who? I must say my garden waterfall looked amazing covered in ice and snow though I did have to go out each morning and break the ice to rescue the goldfish who thankfully have survived and are fit and well.
Owners and their pet dogs were seasonally dressed up in their Christmas attire and had great fun with a fancy dress parade, musical chairs and a special obstacle course competition. It was really fun to
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watch and all the dogs (and owners) were on their best behaviour). Luckily we only had to get the mop and bucket out once to tackle an over excited pet’s whoopsie. A seasonal woof woof from all the dogs. You can join in with dog training at our sessions shown in our main advert.
Centre Activities It’s that time of year again to make those New year Resolutions especially around working off the Christmas Pud and getting the old or not so old body back in trim again. If you have a look at the Centre’s website or our main advert you will find that we provide all sorts of ac-
tivities to help you with your quest. This month we have introduced some new activities that you may be interested as follows: Boxercise 2 Music – This is a new and exciting class for those aged 16 plus and will help you to “BOX YOUR WAY TO A PERFECT PHYSIQUE” For further details contact Kelton on 07976 704585. Classes are held on Thursday’s 12md to 1pm and only costs £1 per session. Gracedieu Academy of Dance have introduced a whole new range of classes at the Centre including tap, ballet, modern as well as street jazz, stage class and singing. See main advert for details or contact Alison on 07702 465412.
“Any Old Iron?” No – this is not an item about recycling but a bit of a plea. Not only did we suffer from the torrential flooding but tragically the Centre’s old electric kitchen cooker finally gave up the ghost just before Christmas. The cooker was frequently used by people having parties or events and is sorely missed by one and all now it has packed up. This original cooker was kindly donated by a villager and has seen plenty of use over the years. We were wondering if anyone has a spare electric cooker knocking about in the garage or shed that they would kindly donate to the Centre. Obviously we
would have to check it out for safety purposes and we would arrange for it to be moved and installed but such a donation would be greatly appreciated. If can help us out please contact the Centre.
SPECIAL OFFER REMINDER- Free Bar Functions Just a final reminder that we are offering a free bar function booking hire of the Centre from January to March 2011. This means that you can have a family celebration without the cost of the normal room and bar hire costs. Several people have already taken up this offer and availability is running out. For terms and conditions please contact the Centre Manager.
Free book on Selling Local businessman Don Westacott has written a book aimed at salespeople, which will be of interest to entrepreneurs in any industry. The book “The Master Skills in Selling” is now on sale at Amazon but Don is making it available as a FREE download to Herald readers. The book covers such topics as customer relations training, presentation skills and dealing with stress in business. To download the book, go to the following link: http://s332087174. websitehome.co.uk/form/
Happy New Year And finally may I on behalf of the Committee and all of the staff at the Centre wish you all a happy and prosperous 2011 despite what economic gloom is lurking around the corner and we also look forward to seeing you at the Centre. For booking and enquiries please contact Markfield Community and Sports Centre, Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST or ring 01530 242240.
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“Ridge and Furrow, Snow and Ice”
Markfield Local History Group News The group continues to thrive and Laurence Lock’s research on behalf of the group for the proposed War Memorial is making good progress as readers of the Herald will have seen.
Dave Wright of Thornton has sent in this interesting photo of Thornton Reservoir.
We held an interesting meeting in November when one our members, Douglas Maas, gave us a very entertaining and informative talk entitled ‘Arthur, his stories and me’. The subject was the author Arthur Ransome and his many famous stories, a well known one being Swallows and Amazons which was set in the Lake District. Douglas told us that he had been a fan since receiving his first Arthur Ransome book at the age of nine and since then he has made a study of this man and his books. I think Douglas took some of his audience back to their childhood as well as widening our knowledge of the author and his books. The talk was illustrated by slides of the settings of the books, illustrations from them and photographs of Arthur and his family. Altogether, a very enjoyable evening.
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Leicestershire War memorial Project In December a small group of members attended an event at County Hall where we received an update from Liz Blood on the Leicestershire War Memorial Project. A tremendous amount of work has been done on this project and we were also introduced to the website which will make this work accessible to all and also provide those researching relatives with another source of information. We also had a talk from the Clerk of Works to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission who gave us an insight into their work which I personally found fascinating and which certainly widened my knowledge of this subject. Our AGM will be held on Tuesday, 18th January at the Methodist Church starting at 7.30pm. Following on from the business of electing officers we shall be setting a programme for 2011 and ending with a social time. We shall obviously be welcoming existing members but would also extend a warm welcome to anyone who has been thinking of joining us but not yet quite got round to it! If you require further details please contact Barrie Gannon 01530 242318 or Fran Johnson 01530 243350.
The photo shows snow lying in the furrows in the field is reflected off the ice on Thornton Reservoir, but in a mirror effect, giving a herring bone pattern.
Redgates has a very big thank you for Herald readers. Two local people have donated washing machines/dryers – one domestic and one industrial, so the staff and volunteers now have adequate facilities for keeping all the blankets, bedding and towels fresh and clean. Also, in the past three weeks we have received sufficient blankets and duvets for the whole of next year – we are pleased to say the store room is full. It is wonderful - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE CONCERNED! Your generosity is overwhelming and very touching. What we need now at Redgates are new horse-feed bowls or ‘Tubtrugs’ as a lot of ours have been damaged due to the recent extreme cold weather. They are available from feed suppliers such as Cooks Farm Shop in Newtown Linford. We also need some good condition standard size dustbins with clip-on lids for storing animal food in the feed-room. The lids are so the rats, mice and pigeons don’t get in!. If you could help please call at the sanctuary or telephone 01530 243 925 or email: redgate@mail.org Please do call in at the cafe – it is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.– 3:00p.m. and there is a really tasty new menu for adults and children, meat eaters and vegetarians. The Sanctuary is open every day, 10:00 a.m. till 4:00p.m.
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Definition of the crazy game of cricket “You have two sides, one out on the field and one in . Each man that’s in the side that’s in, goes out and when he’s out, he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When they are all out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When both sides have been in and out including the not outs, that’s the end of the game!”
Quiz at the Coach Quiz raises £250 Jan at the Coach & Horses at Field Head has been in touch to say that the recent Charity Quiz Night at The Coach & Horses raised the fantastic sum of £250 for LOROS. Well done and thank you to everyone who took part.
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12 Once again we have had a busy few months and in January will be starting our new programme. We have gained three new members which is lovely, one lady being fortunate enough to arrive just in time for our Birthday meal! We held our AGM in October and a committee was elected with one new addition. Maggie Gondolo has come back to us and we are very pleased to welcome her on to the committee. I really don’t know how she manages to fit in all her activities in our community plus all her family commitments but we’re glad she can! Following the business of the AGM one of our members, Marilyn Brooks, gave us instruction in how to make some gift boxes which would be very useful for Christmas gifts. Marilyn also told us a bit about what led her to be such an enthusiastic ‘crafter’ and she also brought a few other ideas to keep us busy. In November we held our Birthday Meal, this year it was at Gibson’s Grey Lady and a good time was had by all. We were served an excellent meal in very comfortable surroundings and as the majority of members attended it was a lovely, friendly evening. Also in November we held another successful Quiz Evening at the Coach and Horses, proceeds to go towards setting up the proposed Open Gardens in June. Pete Johnson provided us with a challenging and entertaining quiz and the committee organised an excellent Ploughman’s Supper.
Markfield WI Update Report from Fran Johnson
Markfield WI’s team of Triathletes Everyone who attended seemed to enjoy themselves and it looks as if this might become an annual event. December brought the cold and snow which sadly resulted in the Bradgate Group of WIs annual Carol Service being cancelled but we were able to contribute to the Methodist Church’s Crib Festival by putting our knitted Nativity on show. This has been a work in progress as it was begun for the Christmas Tree Festival two years ago when we did angels, shepherds and sheep to illustrate the carol While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night. We then added Mary, Joseph and the baby in a manger for the Bradgate Group’s Carol Service. This year the kings
Women’s Institute Programme 2011 Jan 19th Feb 16th Mar 16th April 20th May 18th June 15th July 20th Aug 17th Sept 21st Oct 19th Nov 16th Dec 21st
and a donkey were finally added and the scene is complete. A big thanks to members who contributed. Our December meeting saw us entertained by a local choir, Highcliffe Harmony, who sang us a selection of songs which ended with a Christmas medley with some audience participation. We completed the evening with some festive refreshments provided by the committee and all went home feeling ready for Christmas, even if we weren’t! The choir also joined us in singing Jerusalem, or rather we joined them, at the start of our meeting. We would really like them to come every month as we are enthusiastic in our singing but not always very tuneful! Finally over the summer we have been taking part in the
From Music Hall to Variety – A Musical Journey Kevin Barfield Making and decorating cupcakes Zoe Higgins Circle Dancing Bridget Ovey An Entertaining History of Toys & Games Felicity Austin Resolutions – Taste and try Tai Chi Lorraine Tucker Animals in Pastel Ian Risley Eygpt – Ancient Land of the Pharaohs Anne Halsey L.O.R.O.S. Nancy Taylor A.G.M. Maggie Gondolo Birthday Party The Leicester Magic Circle Brian Lord
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WI Triathlon Challenge. For this event members have to keep a record of any walking/running, swimming and cycling they do and then submit this to their coordinator each month. The aim is to achieve 5 miles swimming, 50 miles walking and running and 20 miles cycling as a group. The winning WI would be the one with the highest proportion of members taking part. Our members tackled this with enthusiasm and we were one of 19 WIs in the Leicestershire and Rutland Federation to enter. Although we did not win the entry for our Federation we were pleased with our efforts and hopefully our members will be feeling fitter. Now January has come round again and we will be starting the New Year with A Musical Journey – from Music Hall to Variety, speaker Kevin Barfield. This meeting is on Wed, Jan 19th at 7.45pm in the Methodist Schoolroom. This will be followed in February by hints and tips on making and decorating cupcakes by Zoe Higgins and a little bird tells me that there will be some to purchase at a very reasonable cost! Why not start the New Year by coming along and seeing what we are all about. We welcome visitors although sadly we do have to charge you £2.50. You might really enjoy yourself and feel like joining us, not just for monthly meetings but for other activities and outings that are available. If you are new to the village you’ll make new friends and if you’ve been here a while you will probably find some old ones.
For further information please contact: Fran Johnson 01530 243350 or Jane Barrington 01530 243285
Happy New Year to all our Customers!
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Markfield Community and Sports Centre – Regular Clubs and Classes 2011
Regular Clubs & Classes For All Ages
Monday: Keep Fit Art Club Dog Training Session Yoga Friendship Club Kick Boxing Aerobics Slimming World Feathers Badminton Club Tuesday: Parents and Toddlers Pilates Legs, Bums and Tums Keep Fit Football Tots Royal Academy – Baby Ballet Royal Academy – Primary Ballet Royal Academy – Junior Ballet Royal Academy – Private Tuition Tae Kwon Do Circuit Training and Toning Karate Mixed Sports Club Yoga Wednesday: I.T. Class via Groby College Village Walk Open Afternoon Brownies Zumba Gracedieu Ballet/Tap/Modern 3-8yrs Gracedieu Ballet/Tap/Modern 9+ Junior Youth Club Dog Training Session
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Hire The Centre for Your Event! The Two Large Halls, Small Hall, Lounge, Changing Rooms and Multi-Use Games Area are available for private hire, functions, children’s parties, at all times other than those shown above. Telephone 01530 242240 for hiring rates or visit www.markfieldcommunitycentre.com
Thursday: Parents and Toddlers Surestart Boxercise 2 Music Line Dancing Over 50’s Health Boost Line Dancing Mini Tappers Primary Tap Junior Tap Zumba Atomic Senior Tap Junior Tae Kwon Do Karate / Self Defence Tae Kwon Do Zumba Circuit Training Zumba Friday; Baby Bops Toddly Bops Dancing Tots Funky Kidz Boys Street Dance Funky Teens Senior Youth Club Royal Academy – Senior Ballet Bingo (Over 18’s Only) Saturday: Gracedieu – Grade 2 to 6 Ballet Gracedieu – Grade 1/ 2 Tap Dance Gracedieu Grade 1 Ballet Gracedieu Street Jazz Gracedieu - Singing Gracedieu – Stage Class
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Excellent Facilities The Centre offers a wide range of facilities to suit every occasion: • Two fully licensed bars. • Extensions to Licensing Hours can be applied for on request. • Kitchen. • Serving hatches to two halls. • Two toilets for the disabled. • A ramp for access to the building. • Two large sports halls. • Indoor line markings for badminton, basketball and five-a-side football. • One additional smaller hall. • Football pitch.
• Changing rooms and showers. • Multi Use Games Area with floodlights. • Outdoor basketball court. • Outdoor skatepark. • Childrens play area on site. • Access to on-line services from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. • Free car parking. • Night time outside lighting. • 24 hour C.C.T.V. coverage.
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Digger brings an end to fuel sales On Monday 1st November, an 18 tonne digger rolled onto the forecourt of Thornton Service Station to bring to an end almost 45 years of selling fuel. The end had been on the horizon for the last few years with the advent of cheap fuel, from Supermarkets in particular.
‘Traffic calming’ comes to Main Street Markfield
The decision was not taken lightly as we have always prided ourselves on providing a local service but the figures spoke for themselves – the supermarket was selling its fuel cheaper than we could buy from our wholesaler and to compete on price we would have had to sell at a loss and that is not economic sense. The tanks had ideas of their own about coming out of the ground - one in particular put up an almighty struggle and it took all the skill of the digger driver to slowly prise it out of the ground – a job made more difficult with the forecourt canopy being in place, all the work had to be carried out with the arm fully extended. The garage is still supplying its services, including MOTs, service, repairs and household fuel in the form of bags of coal and sticks
Mike Flatt, Thornton Service Station
All the latest news from Thornton Church By Martin Foster The beginning of a New Year encourages us to take stock of the past and prepare for the future – even if the latter only consists of making New Year Resolutions, which, for many of us, are broken too easily. The year 2010 at St Peter’s has witnessed many events and changes, all of which have been greatly encouraging. The long awaited kitchen servery area and toilet installation is perhaps the most notable of these. But others have been equally satisfying:formation of a group of active bell ringers; the successful fund raising events; the ongoing Calendar of Services throughout the year; members of the congregation accepted for ministerial training, and even a new carpet with a Henry to clean it! Inevitably there
have also been disappointments along the way – lead stolen from the roof of the Chancel and fire damage to the Lych gate, being the most worrying of these. But as we move into 2011 we look forward to even more improvements to the building:the Porch is currently undergoing a ‘makeover’; Stephen Anstey, Stonemasons of Costock, have been appointed to repair the stonework and plaster as soon as weather conditions permit; enquiries are proceeding to level the tarmacadam path to the church and provide a handrail; and initial steps are in hand to install a suitable form of heating. Meanwhile we give thanks for the uplifting Christmas Services which linger in our memories. Christingle, Midnight Communion and the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols are the highlights of any church’s year at this Season, and those at St Peter’s were no exception. As I write this at the end of
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the coldest December we have experienced for many years, it occurs to me that by the time you read it Twelfth Night will have passed, together with the shortest day, and the promise of Spring will not be far away. May it be for all of us a Happy New Year.
What an absolute joy the weekend of January 8th & 9 was for the residents of Main Street Markfield. A new method of traffic calming and speed control came at last to Main Street in the shape of a big hole outside the Red Lion. The absence of the local “Tommy Tear-Away’s” and speeding mums in people carriers have been replaced by calm and peace to the road. The Arriva “Grand Prix” has also been postponed for a while, along with the latest attempt by every white van and delivery vehicle to break the land speed record for a diesel vehicle in a 30 mph zone. The question now is how do we keep this peace, quite and safe situation once the hole is filled in? According to Leicestershire County Council “There is not a problem with speeding in Markfield”, but as a resident of Main Street for the last 24 years I beg to differ very strongly. Perhaps all of the residents should contact Seven Trent and request a check on the drains outside of their house to maintain the peace and quiet (apologies for all residents of Uplands drive for the increased traffic, but at least they can’t speed; I hope) This proves that there has to be some form of control to make the Main Street safer and a more pleasant place to be and live on. This “unofficial” test has been a major success and will ensure that I continue to lobby and canvass for some form of control; I hope other residents will also look upon this weekend as a situation that needs to be repeated and made the norm and not a lucky one-off.
Main Street Resident
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On how to deal with your church’s correspondence The Rectory St. James the Least
My dear Nephew Darren You may have had several years of intensive training on biblical interpretation, preaching and church history, but theological courses never seem to cover the most important matters in parish life: how to evade disgruntled parishioners, run a tight jumble sale and, in your case at the moment, deal with correspondence. The accepted practice is to read all the letters you receive and then discard them. If the matter is truly important, you will receive a second one, to which you respond; more likely, the sender will either have forgotten all about his first letter after the second month or will write to some other cleric instead. In either case, you will be saved a great deal of trouble. You only need two folders for your filing system. The first is for complaints; they are to be filed and ignored, no matter how many duplicates you are sent. Should you be confronted personally, you simply say that the matter has been passed on to the bishop. Those truly dogged complainants who pursue the matter will eventually receive an episcopal reply saying he knows nothing of the matter, for which you then blame the postal system. After letters will have ricocheted round the country for many months, the person complaining will either have lost energy to pursue the matter, or the will to live. The second file receives all other correspondence chronologically. The earliest letters will be at the bottom of the pile and the most recent on the top. In my experience, this file only needs attention when it reaches a height of about two feet and becomes unstable. The practice then is to discard the lower 6 inches and allow it to continue its steady growth until the process is repeated. If the stack is kept in the church vestry, then mice usually attend to the papers on the bottom of the pile in their own omnivorous way. Sadly, your own church, with its electronic systems for filing, sorting and retrieving correspondence and with your parish secretaries, removes all of these blessings at a stroke. You have therefore no excuses for not dealing instantly with every note that comes your way. As ye sow, so shall ye reap. May I also remind you that not even St. Paul, that unflagging letter-writer, ever ended one of his letters with a request for a prompt reply. Need I say more? Your loving uncle,
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16 Let me first of all start by wishing everybody all the very best for the new year. 2011 is now here and already one can be heard thinking where did 2010 go? The time really does go faster as you get older and as the saying goes ‘time waits for no man‘. 2011 will see me hit 40 years of age which I know is a supposed milestone but one which I am little unsure how to take. It will also see me complete 16 years of service as the Borough Councillor for Markfield, Stanton and Field Head. Looking back for a moment, major disappointment of the later half of 2010 was the Government Planning Inspector’s verdict on the Jelson Homes appeal, against the decision of the Borough Council to refuse planning permission. As I am sure you are aware the Inspector sided with Jelson Homes leaving myself and many in our community angry and puzzled by the verdict. Well I am disappointed to say that it seems no one is coming to help us out. The representations made to Eric Pickles, the Minster of State, have not been successful and despite the public opposition to the application this seemingly does not matter. The focus on the need to have a five year housing land supply within the Borough will, it appears, take
A look back at 2010 Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald precedent in planning appeals. This is the case not just in our Borough but across the country and it is working in favour of developers, particularly those seeking to build in the open countryside. Unless this particular requirement is removed the planning system will remain weighted in favour of developers. Alongside the decision of Eric Pickles not to intervene to overturn his own inspector,s decision, the advice the Borough Council has received from counsel is that there are no grounds for seeking a judicial review of the inspector’s decision. This is very disappointing and means that any remaining hope looks all but extinguished. It is unclear in the present economic environment as to when Jelsons will start the development of the site. They still need to submit detailed plans as to how they will progress the development and as yet little further progress has been made. I am aware of some developers starting sites and than mothballing them simply to demonstrate that the development has commenced to comply with time limits. I hope this is not a tactic
Jelson will employ. Looking for a positive from this disappointment I have been in negotiation with officers from the Borough Council regarding the provision of social/affordable housing on the site. I am convinced of the need for more social housing for rent and shared equity (part purchase) in our community but only if that housing is prioritised for local people. It is local people living and working in our community who need support so that they can remain if they wish, close to family, friends, schools and employment. Too often in the past young people and families have had to leave our community to find suitable accommodation. Normal council housing rules mean that local connection is only one of a number of criteria on the waiting list and as accommodation is so rare in Markfield and Stanton it only goes to those with the greatest social needs from across the Borough. This remains a source of great regret for I know personally many people who have had to up sticks and move from our community due to lack of
available accommodation. This area has never been a cheap place to buy a house and limited rental opportunities have meant few real choices for people. This migration away when not through choice damages community cohesion. The agreement I have been able to reach in principle with officers at the Council, is that when the social housing element of the Jelson site is completed the letting of these units will go to those on the council housing list but limited to those with a strong local connection. Not until
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Extracts from Markfield Parish Council Minutes all those with a local connection have been offered from the list can others as determined by need, be offered the accommodation. This agreement is acceptable because the social/affordable housing element will be covered by a section 106 agreement which means that it must be related to the development and its impact on the local community. This agreement should be legally binding. It is possible we may have as many as 40 units of accommodation and it is therefore important we are able to fill these with local people. While we have many people with strong local connections on the waiting list it is important that those who have a need but have previously not considered going on the council’s waiting list should ensure they do so. The Council have agreed that when it becomes clearer what timescales the developers are working too, they will publicise the local scheme within our community
‘The Institute’ is for sale to ensure we have a good take up and that local people are the sole beneficiaries. As things progress I hope to be able to keep you all informed. One final thing, as the new year begins, another long running saga looks set to take a decisive step forward after much delay. The sale of the old Markfield Miners’ Memorial Institute is finally set to go ahead. The sale will be by public auction on February 6th at the Coach and Horses. The site already has planning permission for three dwellings. Let us hope the sale achieves a reasonable return and that as much money as possible is retained in the community. I give my thanks to the trustees for their perseverance especially Josie and Geoff Cooper who have for years kept the Institute going and after it closed have had the worry of keeping an eye on things.
The following topics were among the items discussed at the meeting of Markfield Parish Council on Wednesday 7th December 2010 at 8.00pm at the Methodist Chapel, Markfield POLICE REPORT November Figures: 2 x Burglaries; Link Rise, car stolen and Valley Road 2 x Burglaries other than dwellings; both Meadow Lane, 2 suspects on bail, ongoing enquiries 3 x Theft from Motor Vehicles, Chitterman Way, no suspects, Bracken Way, and Leicester Road, 2 Suspects on bail for these two. New Scheme being introduced in January called Country Watch, for the farms, DNA kits etc, Leicester Road, Field Head, A50: - Members of the Parish Council noted that the number of car sales activities taking place at the side of the highway had decreased recently.
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Proposed Parish Snow Wardens: The County Council had agreed that staff employed and insured by town and parish councils may be deployed as snow wardens to assist with clearing footways in town and village centres during times of severe weather, with the costs paid for by the County Council. The County Council would provide all reasonable equipment required, including personal protective equipment and the salt/ grit refilling dependant on overall resources. The County Council would pay, on submission of an invoice an agreed hourly rate for town and parish council staff whilst undertaking snow warden duties. When snow or frost were lying on the ground and expected to last for at least 1 day, and a snow warden scheme is in place, town and parish councils need not delay in sending out their snow wardens but notice should be called in along with a summary of local conditions to the Customer
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18 Family Service on 19th December The younger children of the Sunday Club (Eleanor, Jacob, Lucy, Mollie, James & William) all worked hard and gave us a lovely presentation of The Nativity during this service, with 7 month old William stealing the show this year in his Christmas Star costume! The older children (Ellie & Harry), assisted by Bekki, one of the leaders, presented a story about the Candy Canes that are seen at Christmas time and used as Christmas tree decorations. Did you know that the ‘J’ shape of the Candy Cane is said to stand for Jesus, or the other way up, to represent a shepherd’s crook, as they were the first people to visit the baby Jesus? The hard white rock used to make the Candy Cane represents Jesus as ‘The Rock’ with the white for purity and the red stripes being his blood shed for us at Easter. Candy Canes were then handed out to everyone. Afterwards, the children were all presented with their Sunday Club prizes.
Christmas Day Service This was a very enjoyable short informal service to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. The children brought along some of their Christmas gifts which this year included a very cute real live puppy named Smudge. The service gave
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Serving Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area
everyone the opportunity to reflect and be thankful for the comfortable lives that we lead and to think of and pray for others who are less fortunate. There was also prayer for the wider world and for peace and God’s love everywhere.
Carol Service and Christmas Day Service Collections were taken during each of these services and we were pleased to be able to send a total of £172 to the Hinckley Homeless Project at Lawrence House to help with their work with homeless young people and their new work with
Ellie and Harry presented a story homeless families in the area.
Charity Christmas Card Some of our church family decided again to donate to a Charity Christmas card instead of writing individual cards. This raised £20 so we were pleased to send £10 each to the Air Ambulance and the Salvation Army.
Social Events for 2011 The first of these is a skittles evening on Friday 14th January at the Coach & Horses, Field Head. Please look out for the local posters
or details in The Herald for our future events. The Cross Hills Church family would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2011 and we pray that it will be a good year that will bring God’s love and peace to our hurting world. We look forward to welcoming you to our services during 2011 - for details of the times please see the Church Service Information section in this magazine.
Glynis Straw
Treasurer - on behalf of the Cross Hills Church family
Contact Numbers Pastor -Garry Kelly: 01455 457802 Secretary - Robert Holmes: 01530 231901 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557
HAMLIN’S PLUMBING SERVICES All Types of Plumbing Work Undertaken No job too small Call Mick on 01530 245155 or 07813 065538 Qualified Local Plumber with Years of Experience Conscience is the inner voice warning us that someone may be looking.
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Extracts from Markfield Parish Council Minutes Service Centre. Town and parish councils were invited to register their interest. Resolved, the Parish Council would register an interest. Further resolved, due to the severity of the present adverse weather conditions the parish council would employ the services of a contractor – Mr I Crowhurst to act as the Parish Snow Warden as and when required, until the above system had been implemented. The Parish Council would also purchase a “salt spreader” at an approximate cost of £140.00 exc. VAT. CISWO (Coal Industry and Social Welfare Organisation) Miners’ Welfare Institute: The Charity Commission had responded by telling the Recreational Ground Trust to go ahead with the sale of the Institute. The sale would take place by auction at the Coach and Horses on the 6th February 2011. Planning Appeal:- Jelson Homes, 09/01009/OUT - Land off London Road, Markfield, -Residential Development (outline) with access: Copies of several emails from David Treddinick MP. relating to the matter had bee brought into the meeting by the clerk. Mr Lay stated that planning appeals were being upheld because of the 5 Year Land Supply policy which had not been revoked. Under the 5 Year Land Supply Markfield needed 147 new houses, 112 of these would be on the proposed Jelson Homes development, although this would protect the site from any further development until 2026; 44 of the dwellings would be social housing and there would be no gypsy/traveller site within the development. COMMUNITY CENTRE MC4 meeting: Mr Lay stated that the meeting had been very positive and that Mr Grantham had given a very detailed report regarding the Centre’s progress he hoped to give the Parish Council a presentation shortly.
Royal Wedding & Diamond Jubilee: - Mr Lay stated that the Community Centre was considering setting up a working party to organise some special events to celebrate the occasions. Replacement play equipment to be 50% funded by the Parish and Community Initiative Fund: - £4,526 funding was available to replace the Lappsett Spiral slide with the Klunk Unit supplied by Playsetter Play Equipment. Spider’s Web – FLAG Funding; - Kate Knightingale, Grants Officer from FLAG had written to confirm that the application for the above grant had been successful. The grant offer was £14,170 or 50%, whichever is the lower, towards the cost of the above scheme.This offer was based on an estimated total scheme cost of £28,340 exc. VAT. The clerk pointed out that the works had to be completed by the end of February 2011 to comply with the Parish and Community Initiative funding process and there was a six week delivery time on the Klunk Unit. Resolved, it was agreed to proceed with both projects under one scheme at an estimated total scheme cost of £28,340 exc. VAT. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council: Parish Precept 2011/2012; - The Borough Council required notification from the Parish Council of its Precept requirement for 2011/2012, before January 7th 2011. A Budget Review Workshop had been held on 22nd November 2010, where the Parish Council’s Finances and future budgetary requirements were discussed in detail. Mr Lay gave a brief report of the recommendations made at the Budget Review Workshop held on 22nd November 2010 Resolved, an Annual Parish Precept for 2011/2012, an overall 2.5% increase to £85,174.82 was proposed by Mr R Browning and seconded by Mrs M GondoloGordon. The proposal was unanimously accepted.
Looking For Something Different In 2011?
LOROS is looking for volunteers who would be happy to attend events on an ad hoc basis in order to sell LOROS scratch cards and promote the LOROS Lottery. This could include attending fetes, galas, supermarkets and garden centres! This is a fun way to support LOROS, offering the chance to work as a team and meet new people whilst helping to raise much needed funds for the hospice. If you have a few hours to spare either during the week or at weekends and would like to hear more about this opportunity just contact Lesley Snowball on 0116 231 8430.
It’s not that I’m afraid to die; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.
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Markfield, Ratby & Groby Community Forum The next Markfield, Ratby, Groby (MRG) Community Forum will take place on Thursday, 10th February 2011 at 6.30pm at Groby Community College, Ratby Road, Groby, Leicestershire, LE6 0GE. Community Forums are a new way of making sure the services you receive meet the needs locally. Community Forum membership includes Parish, District and County Councillors, local voluntary sector representatives and members of the public. Community Forums are held 2-4 times per year and will provide villagers with an opportunity to raise questions and hear about the services you receive and any changes coming up that will affect the local area. For further information please call 0116 305 5951 or e-mail sabrina.malik@leics.gov.uk
Markfield in the 1840s
The map of Markfield below in the 1840s shows where certain important buildings were. Together with this map at the County Record Office is a record of who owned the adjoining fields but not the buildings. On a broad assumption that in the main village area, those who owned the land might also owned the buildings next to them, estimation has been made of where certain features were. It is though, for example, impossible to say exactly which building was the ‘Hall House’ with its adjoining fish ponds, as Thomas Jarvis a very strategic village figure, owned most of the fields at the London Road end of Main Street. One of the original parsonage houses was sited within this group of buildings in 1813. Markfield’s Workhouse was also located down this end of the village in 1813. Only the locations of certain trades can be given an approximate site. As can be realised from figures taken for the village in April 1841 (there was a Census that year) Markfield had:Agricultural Labourers Baker Brazier Carpenter Clerk Draper Framer Framework knitter Glazier Grocer Higgler Inn keeper or publican Male servant Matt Maker Miller Sawyer or woodman Veterinary surgeon
78 3 1 3 1 1 30 79 1 3 3 6 27 1 2 3 1
Apothecary Blacksmith Bricklayer Carrier Cordwainer or Shoemaker Dressmaker or seamstress Female servants Gardener Governess Harness Maker Independent Lace runner Mason Mattress maker Potter Tailor Wheelwright
THE MARKFIELD & THORNTON THEATRE GROUP “Here we are again, happy as can be All good friends and jolly good company Never mind the weather, never mind the rain Now we’re all together, whoops she goes again La dee dah dee dah, la dee dah dee dee All good friends and jolly good company” So go the lyrics of the old song, and very apt they are, too, for our forthcoming production! We are happily preparing for “Friends and Neighbours”, a North Country Comedy by Austin Steele. It is designed to entertain the whole family with lots of laughs, a whirlwind of misunderstandings and slapstick mayhem. The Grimshaws are almost ready to entertain two of the Russian delegates who are visiting the factory where Albert Grimshaw and his neighbor, Wilf, work. How far will good old Northern hospitality extend? During the visit, can Albert conform to the standards set by his wife, Lily, pacify the neighbours, communicate with both the Russians and his daughter’s new boyfriend, the hapless Sebastian, and deal with the neighbour’s aggressive dog? What impressions will the Russians form of the “English peasants”?!! If you want an answer to these questions, then you really must come and see the play! We can promise you “all good friends and jolly good company”, a warm welcome and lots of laughs to enliven the dark days of January. Therefore, please support your local Am. Dram. Group and order your tickets now! WE RELY ON YOUR SUPPORT!
FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS by AUSTIN STEELE, will run from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd January 2011 at Thornton Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Tickets can be obtained on 01455 822148 or from Lloyd & Sue’s Corner Store in Thornton. They are priced at £5 Adults and £4 Concessions!
1 4 7 4 14 10 21 2 1 1 9 13 2 1 1 8 3
As can be seen from the map the hub of village life used to be at the London Road end of Main Street, whereas now the main business activity is far more in the middle of Main Street.
Di Lockley Maybe I’m lucky to be going so slowly, because I may be going in the wrong direction.
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New Year and the One Handed Clock “Vive la Difference” Bradgate Twinning Association is now busily planning events for the New Year.
Firstly our Barn Dance on Saturday 15 January is designed to help you all shed some of those Christmas pounds, and even if you don’t dance just watching and listening should help, but beware of the hot supper, and the bar! Some late tickets may be available if you phone quickly! After our French twinning partner’s recent visit to Bradgate I asked the youngsters what exactly they found interesting and different about England, compared with France. The replies were quite interesting. They thought that learning in English schools was more fun and less formal than in French schools, and surprisingly they all liked English food – it was quite different to French, and ooh la la! – cheese after the desert – how bizarre! Other noticeable differences were disabled people on electric scooters, more disabled people out and about in the streets, together with our acceptance of eccentrics around town. The final comment was that shops were open seven days a week and building workers worked on Sunday! – Most of France is still firmly closed on Sunday. To a one they all very much liked coming into English homes and seeing how other people lived. So much for the differences – our young visitors do notice and do like to have new experiences. So what about the one handed clock: look carefully at the picture – a famous landmark in the historic centre of Rouen – yes it only has one hand. This one dates from 1389 and apparently the second oldest surviving clock and was the first machine to automatically strike the quarter hours. It is certainly worth a visit into Rouen to see.... Which brings me back to our main “raison d’etre”. BTA members will be off to Rouen in the late spring to stay with their host families, so why not get involved with us and come along – it’s not expensive. It would be interesting to hear what you find different and interesting about life with real French families, especially if you take your children or grandchildren. In the meantime don’t forget the Barn Dance, and after that in March we have what is promising to be a super Cabaret Evening. Contact 0116 2365757 to lean more.
Martyn Wroe
My life has a superb cast but I can’t figure out the plot.
Chernobyl Disaster 25th Anniversary – Local Charity Appeals For Help Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (formerly FOCC Markfield) are currently appealing for local volunteer families, individuals, companies and other organisations that can help us to bring a group of disadvantaged children from Belarus to stay with local families for one month this August. As part of this appeal, our national charity founder, Olwyn Keogh M.B.E. is holding a public meeting in Markfield on 28th February to promote the work of the charity and our family hosting project. If you would like to get involved or learn more about the charity, a public presentation by the charity founder and Director, Olwyn Keogh M.B.E. will be held at the Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield at 7.30pm on Monday 28th February. For more information please contact our local Group Coordinator John Buckby on 01455 285799 email john. evolution@btinternet.com or visit our website at www.focc.org.uk.
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Take part in a documentary about family relationships My partner and I live in Thornton and have over 30 years of relationship counselling experience between us. We have provided one-to-one and also retreat-based services to hundreds of people across the UK on a not-for-profit basis.
Over recent years, we have developed a system to help people divest themselves of family relationship problems. The easy-tofollow program, known as How to Rescue Yourself, helps people to see the simplicity and transparency of relationships, allowing them to make the significant changes in life that reclaim personal power. The program is intended for people feeling that there must be more to life than their existence as it is today. Many people feel that they have lost track of who they are due to family relationship problems. Others feel a victim of their families and cannot understand the behaviours of others around them, feeling both helpless and hopeless. We are running a free 2-month program in Spring 2011 for four local people, which will require regularly attended weekend session. We are seeking expressions of interest for this program from anyone living in the North-West Leicestershire area. The 2-month program sessions will be filmed as part of a documentary being made by SP Films (UK). All those who apply will be interviewed prior to the final selection being made. People from all backgrounds are welcome to express their interest.
John Birch
Tel; 01530 231644 Email: johnbirch1960@yahoo.co.uk
Praise for Dove Bank Dove Bank Primary School in Nailstone was again praised by OFSTED (the Government`s School Inspection Body) during an inspection before Christmas. The inspection concentrated on how the school delivers Personal, Social and Health Education and rated the overall effectiveness as being GOOD. The inspector observed lessons, looked at childrens` work, examined documentation, interviewed staff, the Headteacher and a group of pupils. It was noted that the children have a good knowledge on aspects such as how to lead a healthy lifestyle and staying safe. Social and emotional aspects of learning are integrated well into the work of the school and this is reflected in the positive attitudes of the children to learning and their emotional development. The report also said that very good use is made of external agencies and visits to enhance the PSHE curriculum and make learning more interesting and fun. The inspector praised the good leadership and teaching of the subject and recognized that the school places a strong focus on personal development meeting the needs of vulnerable children through targeted support. The full report is on the Ofsted website.
Bob Owen
(Headteacher) www.dovebank.leics.sch.uk
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You can always spot a well-informed man – his views are the same as yours.
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Christmas at Trinity Christmas was a busy time at Markfield Trinity Methodist Church, celebrated in both traditional ways with a carol service, Christmas Eve communion and Christmas morning worship, and also in less conventional ways. On a day when many local events had to be cancelled due to snow and ice the Nativity Festival went ahead and was well-supported. Visitors enjoyed a diverse display of Nativity sets, ranging from the smallest in a poppy seed case to large, knitted scenes. Seasonal refreshments were served throughout the day and turkey and cranberry cobs enjoyed at lunchtime. Children were kept busy in the craft corner and entertainment was provided by members of the Mercenfeld choir, instumentalists and soloists. This was a truly joyful start to the Christmas celebrations. The December Cafe-Church adhered to the usual informal format which included everyone enthusiastically helping tell the Christmas story “with a difference” by supplying words and sound effects. There was uplifting singing from the choristers of Mercenfeld School, a “Donkey Sketch” and a thought-provoking reading. After the minister, Rev. Andrew Pantland, had explained the symbolism of the Christingle all the children had fun assembling their own Christingles while mums and dads, grans and grandads, chatted over refreshments - an essential part of Cafe-Church! The afternoon ended with the children holding their lit (glow-stick) Christingles as they sang “Away in a Manger.” Play Church children enjoyed a fun and food-filled party and were delighted that Father Christmas was able to fit them into his hectic schedule and pay a visit. Santa patiently listened to everyone’s requests, promising to do his best, and gave out small gifts. So it was fitting that the children showed their thanks by singing some of their songs to him while he relaxed and “had a breather” before continuing on his busy way. A Peaceful and Happy New Year to All.
Linda Walmsley
Anstey Christmas Lunch was a great success The 5th Annual Christmas Day Lunch - for people who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone - held in St.Mary’s Church Rooms, Anstey on Christmas Day was another great success. Organiser Dave Ford would like to thank St Mary’s Church for their ongoing kindness shown by allowing the use of the rooms, all the helpers and those that contributed to make the day so memorable. Dave is now planning Christmas 2011. To join his team, tel: 0116 236 8811.
Fun but healthy way to start 2011 THOSE looking for a fun way to make a healthy start to 2011 in Leicestershire could try a new sport that is quickly growing in popularity. Starting this month, the Enderby Dodgeball Club are working with the Blaby District Councils Active Together team to organise new Beginner Dodgeball Sessions in the Enderby area. The Enderby sessions start on 4th January and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm at the Enderby Leisure Centre. First session is free! Sessions are for those aged 16 and above with male and females welcome no experience required. Further information is available from Simon Moody on (07743) 098544 or by email at: enderbydodgeball@googlemail.com
Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.
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The Club, Thornton Main Street. T: 01530 230251 Open to Non-Members Sat 15 Jan: THE CHEEZE Sat 22 Jan: MR IMPORTANT Fri 28 Jan: ‘PLUG & PLAY’ (Backline & Drums Provided) Sat 29 Jan: Jonnie EISENHOWER (Blues Band) Sat 5 Feb: KAMAGRA www.myspace.com/thorntonclub Bagworth WMC Station Road, Bagworth T: 01530 230 205 New Members Welcome FREE Sat Entertainment Sat 15 Jan: MICK KNIGHT Sat 22 Jan: JOHN STACEY Sat 29 Jan: AL BRYAN Fri 4 Feb: DANCE – 8pm £2.50 (All profits to ‘Help for Heroes’) Sat 5 Feb: PAUL RAVEL Sat 12 Feb: CHRISSY Sat 19 Feb: PETE SWARTZ Last Fridays: ANDY’S CHARITY QUIZ. £1.50 each. (+ usual Tea & Sequence Dances) Date for your diary:Fri 25 Mar: ELVIS TRIBUTE (Simon Hendley) Pay on Door The Field Head Hotel Markfield Lane, Markfield Tel: 01530 245454 Various Tributes Fortnightly £2 Entry after 7pm. Fri 14 Jan: TINA TURNER Fri 28 Jan: ABBA Quiz Nite: Every 2nd Tues (See Advert Page 28) The Bricklayer’s Arms 213 Main Street, Thornton T: 01530 230 808 QUIZ Nite – Thursdays www.bricklayersarms.net (See Advert Page 7)
The Coach & Horses Leicester Road, Field Head Tel: 01530 242 312 KARAOKE Nights:Sats 29 Jan & 12 Feb (’King of the Road’) (See Advert Page 15) The Queen’s Head Ashby Road, Markfield. T: 01530 242 496 ’Take Your Pick’ ~ 50p a ticket Every Fri: 7.15-7.45pm. Ongoing Jackpot (Min £25) ALL SKY SPORTS & ESPN The Stamford Arms Leicester Road, Groby Tel: 0116 287 5616. (SUNDAYS are 3 ~ 6pm) Sun 16 Jan: AINT MISBEHAVIN Sat 22 Jan: FIRE & SKILL Sun 23 Jan: HAZARD Sat 29 Jan: WOODVILLE Sun 30 Jan: STEVE RAFFLES Sat 5 Feb: (Private party) Sun 6 Feb: ACEMEN Sat 12 Feb: STONEPARK (Valentine Special) Sun 13 Feb: WELLAND VALLEY STOMPERS KARAOKE ~ Every Wed OPEN MIC ~Every Thurs QUIZ – General Knowledge + Find the Joker ~ EVERY Sun QUIZ – Music ~ EVERY Tues The Plough Inn Burroughs Road, RATBY. T: 0116 239 2103 EVERY Tues ~ QUIZ
LETTER
During the recent period of icy weather and snow it is disappointing to see the abuse of grit the council has provided at various points around Markfield. Intended for use on the adjacent roadways many individuals have been taking it for use on private driveways in some cases taking several bucket loads. This selfish action has resulted in the grit bins being emptied with only around ten percent actually used on the adjacent roads. With the council gritting teams looking after the main roads and bus routes they do not have the resources to keep the local grit bins stocked up. Perhaps the individuals responsible will use a bit more elbow grease clearing snow from their drives and pathways instead of using grit intended for use on our roads. Markfield Resident
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Anita Beeby Markfield Parish Council Surgery: 28th Jan. The next Markfield Parish Council Surgery takes place on Friday 28th January 2011 between 10am and 11.30am at Markfield Community & Sports centre, Mayflower Close, Markfield. If you have any concerns or issues you’d like to raise with Parish Councillors, please come along.
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.
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What is a W.I.? I always say that, if I were to be suddenly uprooted from the village where I was born, I would immediately go and look for one in my new surroundings! There I would find, I know, a group of friendly, probably like-minded people, with whom I could share some happy and interesting times. Not to be confused with the Wii so beloved of the younger generation of video game addicts, a WI is only one small part of the Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI). The NFWI is the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK, with 205,000 members in England, Wales and the Islands. It plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. In Thornton, the WI meets on the second Thursday in each month in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. By the time you receive this magazine, the January meeting will have come and gone. But, never fear, we have lots of interesting meetings in 2011 to anticipate with pleasure . We look forward to many interesting speakers, among whom will be wellknown auctioneer John Gilding, speaking on Antiques and the Internet and Radio Leicester’s Ady Dayman who will tell us about his Chilli Business. A speaker from Brooksby College will update us on the S.O.S Campaign for Honey Bees and will tell us how the bee-hive we bought in memory of Mrs. Kay Chaplin is faring. We will learn more about ancient and modern Japan, how to plant a hanging-basket or to make a modern quilt. The list of interesting things to do and to learn about goes on! Why not come along and see if you enjoy our meetings? There’s no penalty clause if you don’t! There will be details of future meeting in the Herald—but you know the place and time, and can be assured that you will be warmly welcomed!
Muriel Walker
Children bring festive cheer to Markfield Library
On the morning of Friday 17th December twenty five children from Mercenfeld Primary School sang Christmas Carols in the library. During the hour long service the children sang ten carols and festive refreshments were served. Donations for refreshments were collected for the children’s charity When You Wish Upon a Star and a grand total of £70 was raised.
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I used to find him boring until I stopped listening.
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Borough Councillors’ Report Chris Boothby & Ozzy O’Shea
Cllr Chris Boothby Tel 0116 238 8301 or 07704 345637 Email chris.boothby@hotmail.co.uk
Cllr Ozzy O’Shea Tel 0116 239 4336 or 07808 585825 Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
Recycling & refuse service changes From Monday 17th January 2011 there will be changes in the recycling and refuse collection process. • Bagworth village will now be collected on the same day and the collection day for the whole village will now be a Tuesday. • Thornton’s village collection day will move from a Tuesday to a Wednesday. The good news is all recycling items will now go out together with the brown bin for everyone. The refuse Black bin will go out from the 17th January on its own. On the 17th January 2011 the recycling service will change so that you can: • Mix paper and cardboard • Mix Cans, plastics and cartons (i.e. tetrapak) • Recycle household batteries in your own carrier bag.
What’s gone? • •
The small blue bag for papers The orange bag for mixed plastics
What containers will you receive? You will receive a new style BLUE bag similar to the current yellow cardboard bag. Cans, plastics and cartons can now go in one container- this can be your blue box or your new blue bag. Please remember to wash and squash all your items 1. You will receive a new style blue bag. For safety reasons please do not put glass in this bag 2. Smaller households are likely to receive an extra blue box with a lid instead of the blue bag. To prevent lids being lost or damaged it is requested that you please remove them on collection day. Please note: you can request a new style bag instead of the box if you wish. Just let the Council know after the 17th January and they will make the arrangements… 3 Optional extras: if you would prefer to have a wheeled bin for the cans, plastics, cartons, and glass then please contact the council. They will offer you a blue wheelie bin to put all these recycling items in at a cost of £15 per financial year.
When will the containers arrive? Delivery of the new containers will take place in January leading up to the start of the new service. We would ask you not to contact the council before the 17th January to discuss any delays. Remember this new service starts on the 17th January 2011 and we would ask you not to present the new style containers until that date. Finally we would both like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy peaceful, and a prosperous New Year Kind Regards
Ozzy & Chris I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me.
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month we are offering a first prize of: WordThisSearch Puzzle
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BATSON’S PLEXUS • BOWMAN’S CAPSULE • BUNDLE OF HIS CIRCLE OF WILLIS • COWPER’S GLANDS • DARWIN’S TUBERCLE EUSTACHIAN TUBE • GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE • LOOP OF HENLE LUND’S NODE • MAHDI NERVE • ZONULE OF ZINN
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Markfield NHW Update
from Alex Ritchie Forthcoming Changes When news of government financial cut backs first emerged it was patently obvious that some of the spending in respect of N.W. activities would have to be curtailed although I am certainly not referring to our own unpaid and totally voluntary local involvement. From day one of my own membership I have been quite cynical in my views as, for example, the need for regional meetings involving all expenses paid overnight stays at quality hotels, long winded and repetitive jargon loaded circulations from our hierarchy and the need to have differing national titles for what most people just recognise as Neighbourhood Watch. To me, the value or otherwise of any group can be measured at street level, through the positive communication with, and inter action between, police officers and members of their local public of all varying age groups in pursuit of a high standard of good behaviour and a lowering rate of crime. Here in Markfield I know we have established a good, positive ground floor rapport and, despite upper echelon changes, am sure this will continue. The resignation of Chief Constable Frank Whitley as senior Police/N.W. lead is due in May while here in Leicestershire our own National Chair, Marion Lewis who very recently received an OBE, has already retired from National involvement although the recently established Head Offices in Beaumont Leys will continue to be professional base for country wide management.
What Happens Next? Quite frankly, I do not know. A seven page dossier of suggestions issued by Mr Whitley has been circulated to all Chief Constables outlining his ideas, proposals and hopes for the future taking into account necessary financial savings. Certainly the current situation whereby our local police communicate directly by email or voice mail to registered Watch coordinators will soon cease although, in our own case, the Hinckley based Police employed Community Initiative Coordinator will be carrying on as normal until, at least,
early February. In the meantime it would appear all our coordinators will have to re register with a new communication method and I visualise a need to brush up on and energise our own Pyramid circulation system to ensure that whatever news is passed to us from whatever source does get through to ALL our coordinators.
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The situation regarding our Public Liability insurance cover which expires at the end of March will also have to be addressed before then. In fact I think an ideal time to have everything discussed in full will be at our next Quarterly Meeting on Monday, the 7th of March commencing 7pm at our usual Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield venue. Please come along to express your views, give your support and, in particular, prove to any doubting Thomas that Neighbourhood Watch existence is, whatever else is happening elsewhere, going to carry on successfully here in Markfield and Field Head.
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Finally I am not quite sure if my latest information is correct as I have received it second hand. Apparently one of our members who had not seen his neighbour for some days asked his young son to, and I quote, “See how old Mrs McHinery is next door?. The lad returned and informed him that everything appeared Ok but Mrs McHinery was not very happy with his Dad. “Why”, asked dad. Son replied, “She said that she does not think that her age was anything to do with you”. On a brighter note I understand two lads (not local – you know how good ours are) were recently detained for the theft, by one, of a firework and by the second, some battery acid. Apparently the Police let the off first but charged the second. Well done Sadie!
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Church Service Information Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield Sunday 16th January 10.30 am United Churches Together Service at Anglican Church 6.00 pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 23rd January 10.30 am Morning Service 6.00 pm Evening Taizé Worship Sunday 30th January 10.30 am Morning Covenant Service 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 6th February 10.30 am Morning Service 6.00 pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 13th February 10.30 am Morning Service 4.00 pm Café Church Worship Sunday 20th February 10.30 am United Churches Together Service at Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 27th February 10.30 am Morning Communion Service 6.00 pm Evening Taizé Worship
St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield 10:15-11.30am Sunday Club for Children in the Congregational Hall on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays, term time All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month. Sunday 16th January 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield at St Michael’s Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Friday 21st January 8.00 pm Taizé Style Service Sunday 23rd January 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 30th January 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service Sunday 6th February 10.30 am Holy Communion Friday 13th February 10.15 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 18th February 8.00 pm Iona Style Service Sunday 20th February 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield at Trinity Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 27th February 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service
Markfield Congregational Church Sunday 23rd January Morning Worship Sunday 30th January Morning Worship Sunday 6th February Morning Worship Sunday 13th February Family Service followed by Communion
St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 16th January 10.30 am Family Service Sunday 23rd January 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 30th January 10.30 am Single Service at St Peter’s, Thornton Sunday 6th February 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 13th February 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 20th February 10.30 am Family Service
Sunday 20th February 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 27th February 6.00 pm Holy Communion
St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 16th January 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 23rd January 10.30 am Family Service Sunday 30th January 10.30 am Single Service Sunday 6th February 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 13th February 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 20th February 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 27th February 10.30 am Family Service
Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton Sunday 16th January 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 23rd January 10.30am Morning Service
Sunday 6th February 10.30am Morning Service 5.00pm United Praise Service
Holy Rood Church, Bagworth
Sunday 13th February 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper
Sunday 6th February 9.00 am Holy Communion
St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak
January 2011 saw Jim Davis (above) take over as mid-morning presenter from Tony Wadsworth at BBC Radio Leicester. Jim, who previously presented the station’s afternoon show, is on from 9am to 12 noon. From 8th January, Tony Wadsworth began hosting the Saturday and Sunday 9am-12 noon slot. BBC Radio Leicester has also announced a new weekday evening schedule. Monday to Fridays will see Richard Spurr on air from 7pm. Sunday to Thursday from 10pm will be hosted by Amanda Bowman with Dean Jackson on Fridays. From 5pm on Sundays, Dulcie Dixon will present a new programme for the African and Caribbean community. Kamlesh Purohit will cover Bollywood and the Asian community from 20:00. Lastly, Herdle White will be on air Saturday nights from 22:00.
Sunday 30th January 10.30am Morning Service
Sunday 27th February 10.30 am Holy Communion
Please note: This service will be at Bagworth Community Centre
Changes at BBC Radio Leicester
Sunday 20th February 10.30am Morning Service There is a Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service. For further details, our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section in this magazine.
Sunday 16th January 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 23rd January 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 30th January 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service at St Michael’s, Markfield Sunday 6th February 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 13th February 9.15 am Holy Communion
It’s PANTO time again for the Kirby Players From Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th January Kirby Players will be putting on their pantomime, ‘Pantomime Pandemonium’. Come along to The Village Hall on Station Road in Kirby Muxloe to enjoy the fun. Tuesday 25th - Saturday 29th at 7.30pm (There is a matinee on Saturday 29th at 2.30pm). Tickets £6 Box Office: 07804 435 235.
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Herald Film Reviews from Tom Flowitt
Tron Legacy (PG) Starring: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde and Michael Sheen 126 minutes
Tron Legacy is the sequel to the classic 80’s film about Kevin Flynn (Bridges) who is transported into his computer and is forced to fight the digital inhabitants in his bid to escape. This time around Sam Flynn (Hedlund) is in search of his father who he has not seen since childhood. Could it be that he is back within the world he visited over two decades ago? The story lacks strength and purpose leaving you to wonder what has actually been achieved at the end of the film. There just aren’t enough original ideas to warrant a sequel which is extremely disappointing considering the enhancements in computer technology since the first film was released. Michael Sheen is the stand out performer, which says a lot considering he is only in the film for 20 minutes. The soundtrack however takes you back to original and creates the perfect atmosphere throughout. Overall: The sequel just isn’t the classic that the first film is. My advice would be to buy the soundtrack and watch the first instalment instead. HHIII
Meet the Parents: Little Fockers (12A) Starring: Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro 97 minutes
This is the third instalment in the series that pits Greg Focker (Stiller) against his controlling father in law Jack Byrnes (De Niro). After a health scare Jack is concerned that Greg is not ready to take on the responsibility of being head of the family and is keen for him the prove himself. The jokes in the film have that ‘done before’ feeling while the ‘Focker’ jokes have got very old, very quickly and are borderline childish this time around. Having said that there are still some clever gags and genuinely funny moments if not too many that will make you laugh out loud. This instalment is not to the same standard as its predecessors and it’s the first film that still stands out. This is possibly one film too many for the series. Overall: I must have déjà vu because I would recommend the first film in the series every time over this one. HHIII
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