January 2022 Herald Magazine for Markfield, Thornton, Bagworth & Stanton

MID-JANUARY 2022

Markfield, Field Head, Stanton-under-Bardon, Thornton & Bagworth

Bull’s Head Quiz Night raises £300 for the Alzheimer’s Society MY NAME is Peter Saunt and I am a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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A local pub in Markfield, namely the Bull’s Head Inn, supports our charity and has recently held a quiz night and raised vital funds to the tune of £300 .

Alzheimer’s in this country has now reached over one million and has now been said to be the biggest killer in this country.

Currently there is no cure and cases are raising rapidly daily.

As sad as it seems, the vast majority of the public still have no understanding of the impact of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, therefore as a Volunteer who lost my dear Mother to this nasty disease, I work tirelessly to promote awareness and make people aware of the possibilities ahead and what help and support is out there for them.

Peter Saunt

Alzheimer’s collections Co-ordinator Volunteer

~ CHRISTMAS DAY FOR THOSE ALONE ~ THIS YEAR it was an extremely difficult decision as to whether to go ahead or not re Covid and meant a lot of worrying and sleepless nights!

I decided to go ahead as some folks really don’t go out much at all and this is a lifeline for them, we do have to look after people’s mental health too and I believe if we had cancelled to would have been too much for some of our guests.

Re Covid, I decided to change our venue as the Church rooms where we normally hold this cannot be ventilated easily, so we joined forces with Brenda at Little Markfield farm in their barn which is set up for events and has natural ventilation but a lovely big log fire and other heaters which meant we had a ventilated but warm room! We of course also did everything we could to be as safe as possible. Volunteers and guests were asked to do lateral flows, we had hand sanitisers as folks arrived and each table, everyone wore masks when moving about the room etc…. so, we couldn’t have done any more.

We catered for 70 people, and everyone had a wonderful time with a fantastic meal cooked by Brenda and Coralie, a present, goody bag, and a gift of fudge each, but most importantly company! Many thanks for course to Brenda, David and Coralie at Little Markfield Farm for letting us all join you.

Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers, to folks of Anstey, Markfield and surrounding villages for all their donations made to our donation hubs, my friends, and colleagues and all who have donated. Thanks to Markfield Community Centre and Roy Greens in Anstey for being donation hubs. Thanks to all the companies who donated goods or money: Next, Tesco (Fosse Road North), Morrisons (Glenfield), Langtons Butchers (Glenfield), Pladis (prev Jacobs), Oooh fudge, Charnwood brewery, Co-Op, GTS security (Anstey), Whitfields grocers (Anstey)

Kerry Sharpe

THE MEMBERS of the Bagworth Community Centre Trust were very disappointed when Bagworth Preschool, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, took the sad decision to close. The group was a massive addition to the life of the village.

Now, the Incy Wincy’s Preschool Bagworth has successfully completed all of the necessary paperwork, etc. and the Preschool will begin on 31st January. The members of the Trust are delighted to once again act as hosts to a Preschool who will call the Centre home. We are hoping that they will be as successful as the previous Preschool.

The new Preschool has fully qualified staff and will operate from Mondays to Fridays in term time.

They will be open in the mornings from 9 am to 12 noon. There will be a lunch club from 12.00 noon to 12.30pm. The afternoon session will take place from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. There will be indoor and outdoor play.

Incy Wincy’s Preschool Bagworth will strive to provide children with endless opportunities to learn through play, whilst making friends and learning social skills. They will be following the EYFS statutory framework, which will help the children to build the foundations for learning and will prepare them for school.

Should you require further information, please contact 07931 729367.

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Markfield WI News

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“PIT YOUR WITS IN TEAMS OF SIX”

AT MARKFIELD WI we ended our year with a Christmas Party.

We started off with a presentation of Body Shop products by Marjorie Sant. Sadly due to covid restrictions we weren’t able to have facials, etc. but we had lots of samples to try out and there was a brisk trade in sales at the end of the evening. We once again held our Secret Santa and had lots of together time, it was good to see so many of our members.

We have compiled what we hope is an interesting and varied programme for 2022 and hope to bring out members’ competitive streak with occasional competitions.

For our first meeting of the New Year we will be having a talk by Mike Lister on the history and mystery of playing cards (there is no competition!).

Good Game, Good Game!

WITH LITTLE to watch on TV this Christmas, many families probably entertained themselves by playing games.

Traditional games, like Monopoly, Cluedo and Charades are still very popular, but some newcomers can also provide the family with lots of fun.

In our house, the favourite game this Christmas was Medium. It’s a social word game of reading your friends’ minds. Here’s a brief description: In teams of two, you and a partner will have a hand of word cards (BANJO, TROPICAL, SHORT, BIGFOOT, PICNIC, etc). You’ll each play a card, then attempt to CREATE A PSYCHIC CONNECTION together to think of the word that somehow connects them. The correct answer is whatever word your partner thinks of, so you’ll have to think alike to find it!

Together, you’ll count down: ‘three...two...one’ then say the same word at the same time. And when you do, it feels perfect.

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What a tree can do for you TREES CAN HELP prevent you getting depressed. At least, you are less likely to be on antidepressants if you live on a tree-lined street.

That is the finding of a survey by the Forestry Commission, which looked for the first time at the mental health value of our forests and woodlands. Apparently, they save the NHS something like £185million in antidepressants each year.

A spokesman at Mind, the mental health charity, said: “Although many of us feel like hibernating in winter, getting outside in green spaces and making the most of the little daylight we get can really benefit both your physical and mental health.”

The hardest thing about voting with your feet is doing a handstand in the polling booth.

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THIS MONTH, I introduced my Body Image Bill in Parliament, which calls for commercial images featuring digitally altered bodies to be labelled.

This would be similar to the ‘P’ symbol we see on programs we feature product placement on TV, for example, to help tackle the increase in the number of people suffering with body confidence issues or an eating disorder.

To put it plainly - if someone is being paid to post a picture on social media which they have edited, or if advertisers, broadcasters or publishers are making money from an edited photograph in any form, they should be honest and upfront about having edited it. In my role as a GP before becoming an MP, I saw first-hand how unrealistic adverts and images can have a real, tangible and dangerous impact on both men and women, from eating disorders and body confidence issues, to steroid use to bulk up.

If the bill was passed, The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media, would develop

Going forward, this is about encouraging healthier and more realistic representations of the way we look, without feeling the need to help perpetuate an unrealistic sense of reality, which we know is having a real effect on physical and mental health. Prolonged periods of lockdown have also driven a rise in poor mental wellbeing and a dramatic spike in cases of anorexia and bulimia – a 50% rise in referrals.

Research by the Girl Guides in 2017 showed that 88% of girls aged 11-21 said they wanted adverts which had been airbrushed to say so. Similar legislation already exists in France, where any commercial image that has been enhanced must feature a label of “edited photograph”, or companies face a fine. Norway has introduced similar legislation most recently.

The stock images agency Getty, meanwhile, has banned retouched images from its commercial category.

My bill is what is called a 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament, which gives backbench MPs the chance to make his or her case for a new Bill, in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. As well as being a national issue, I know parents right across the Midlands are concerned about body image, mental health and physical health issues. There are also a huge number of passionate campaigners and

young people interested in body image locally, who want to see a change in the law.

My bill will now make its way through Parliament - if you’d like to find out more information about my #RecogniseBodyImage campaign, you can do so by visiting my website: www. drlukeevans.org.uk.

You can find local support in the Midlands for eating disorders through your GP, or for those aged 18+, through the Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorder service. You can also find help, advice and support at www.beateatingdisorders. org.uk.

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South Charnwood pay their respects

PUPILS & STAFF at South Charnwood High School paid their respects to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.

Thanks to Mr Stephenson, Mr Haughan and Mr Bee, as well as the pupils for a wonderful tribute to those in the local community that lost their lives in combat.

2021 marks 100 years since the nation’s collective Remembrance traditions were first brought together, such as the poppy, twominute silence, Armistice Day, the service for the Unknown Warrior, and the march-past at the Cenotaph.

(Editor’s Note: This article appeared in last month’s Herald under the wrong heading. Apologies for any confusion caused by this error.)

South Charnwood High School ‘encouraging excellence, valuing people’

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Charnwood Geo Park is described as ‘England’s unexpected upland’ Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in The Herald

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N BATTLING against the planning application for houses off Ashby Road, I noted the worrying lack of response to the application from the ‘Friends of Charnwood Forest’ who in years past did a great service to the local community in responding to planning applications with a considered view that the local area was actually very special, and its open spaces needed protection.

I am not even sure that the Friends of Charnwood Forest still exist or if they are no longer so active. If that is the case it is a shame because the area remains under attack by shameful developers who have little regard for where we live other than how much money, they can make, egged on by a development-obsessed government.

So, imagine my pleasant surprise, when in seeking to develop arguments to support the special character of the area, I was able to find out about the attempts to get the local area recognised by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organisation) as a designated Geo Park.

So, what is a Geo Park? UNESCO describe Global Geoparks as ‘single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development, while involving local communities, is becoming increasingly popular. At present, there are 169 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 44 countries.

In turns out that in 2020 Leicestershire’s Charnwood Forest was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £2,767,300 to put this little-known heritage landscape very firmly on the map. The reason for the successful application was because the National Lottery recognised that this unique region is of international significance, but that ultimately (and as we have been consistently saying) very few people are aware of its value—even locally.

The grant, made possible by money raised

by National Lottery players, funds the Charnwood Forest Landscape Partnership Scheme which itself supports the creation of the Charnwood Forest Geopark and the process of getting UNESCO recognition.

I see two important benefits coming from this. The first is a great push to encourage and support tourism and especially geotourism which will bring economic gain and further positive investment to improve the area.

With that will come the second key benefit, that of protection which we so desperately need before it’s too late. The area cannot sadly rely anymore on local authorities to do this, as both Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire County Council and Hinckley & Bosworth have so ably demonstrated in recent times. I understand that a key priority of the project will be the protection of Charnwood Forest’s Ediacaran Palaeontological sites, which host some of the oldest animal fossils ever described. Other important stories for the Geopark include its rich quarrying heritage, unusual mineralogical discoveries, and the region’s Quaternary geology and stone Age habitation.

I have not suddenly become a geologist and had to look up terms such as ‘Quaternary’ and ‘Ediacaran’ but by searching online you can find out about most things quickly and some of it is truly fascinating. Such as the discovery locally of the Charnia Fossil (which is in the Leicester museum) and was a highly significant fossil because it was the first fossil ever described to have come from undoubted Precambrian rocks. Prior to 1958, the Precambrian was thought to be completely devoid of fossils and consequently possibly devoid of macroscopic life. The type of fossil was so named Charnia after the local area and examples have been found as far away as Australia.

The Charnwood Geo Park importantly describes the local area as being: “England’s unexpected upland.

“Having been created in part by volcanoes some 600 million years ago, Charnwood has developed rich layers of heritage. Its landscape is defined by granite-topped hills, wooded valleys, heathlands and grasslands.

Its shaded lanes reveal Arts & Craft cottages, ancient monasteries and drystone walls. It is a surprising outpost of upland England in lowland Leicestershire.

“But, despite being on the doorstep of cities, towns and villages, its value and beauty are hidden from most communities and have been overlooked for protected status. This puts it at risk: if people are not passionate about Charnwood Forest, they will not understand its importance and, ultimately, the features that make it special risk being forgotten and lost. So the story of Charnwood needs to be told: celebrating its internationally important geology, connecting people to its history and securing its sustainable future.”

To build on this even further the Geo Park has produced some really interesting information about the local granite ‘Markfieldite’ which was quarried locally at Hill Hole and Cliffe Hill. A very hard granite of unusual beauty Markfieldite has been quarried for a long time and parts of the Roman Jewry Wall actually contain the stone. Stone sets of Marfieldite can also be found in cobbled stone paving in parts of London and a stone column of Markfieldite is pride of place in the natural history museum at the famous Oxford University. It was apparently the favourite column of the museum’s keeper John Phillips who chose the stone himself from Hill Hole or Markfield Knoll.

A particular line can be found in Joni Mitchell’s song Big Yellow Taxi and it goes ‘Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone ‘. No saying could be more apt for today although another lyric in that song says ‘they paved paradise and put up a parking lot’ which in sentiment alone gets to the point. It is true that we don’t always appreciate what we have, but sure enough certain others are looking to take it away.

We have to do what we can to preserve what we have and the Geo Park at least is a little bit of good news. A little bit of positive action which right now is hard to find.

If you use social media, aka facebook, please look up and like Charnwood Forest Geo Park and give them your support. They need it.

Matthew

I’ve been living with a woman for some time. She’s quite a bit older than me and we don’t get on. It’s my mum.

Mobile phone: A way to speak to yourself without anyone noticing.

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County Councillor’s Report from Peter Bedford Email: peter.bedford@leics.gov.uk • Tel: 01455 824733 Web: www.facebook.com/peterbedfordmdt

New Year AND THEN ... in the blink of an eye we are in 2022! I do hope that, despite the obvious, you and your families have been able to enjoy some quality time together over the festive period.

I’d like to thank the many front-line workers, particularly in health and social care, which have and continue to work so hard on behalf of us all at this time of year.

Quite rightly there hasn’t been too much ‘politics’ over the festive period; so, I thought I would outline some background information on the budget process that I will be working will colleagues on over the coming months.

County Council Budget 2022/23

• Environment and Transport (£6m) - this mainly relates to higher costs for pupils with special educations needs and disabilities.

The council’s MTFS sets out the need to save £100m by 2025/26, with more than £46m of savings yet to be identified. With these pressures in mind a Council Tax increase of 3 per cent is proposed (including the 1 per cent adult social care levy) which equates to £42.30 a year for a band D house.

I very much encourage residents to contribute to the budget consultation process through the following web link: https://surveys.leics.gov.uk/snapwebhost/s. asp?k=163949172677

IN FEBRUARY, each year, the County Council’s budget is rebased in a process known as setting the Authority’s ‘Medium Term Financial Strategy’ (MTFS).

The County Council’s income Casework is funded primarily from 3 I CONTINUE to work closely with sources: Council Tax (c.£330m), neighbouring County Councillor, Ross Business Rates (c.£69m), and Hills, on a range of casework affecting Government Grants (£56m); the Desford/Newbold Verdon areas with Adult Social Care and including; road closures, reviews of Children’s Services accounting speed limits, rolling out of anti-speeding for almost half of all expenditure: measures, reviewing flood management LCC is responsible for matters, complaints relating to waste delivering a wide range collections and keeping the Borough of services including adult Council (particularly their planning social care, children’s department) under scrutiny in light of social care, public health, the draft Local Plan and Site Allocations. transport, education, If you would like to raise any local issues, planning consultations, road please do not hesitate to get in touch maintenance, libraries, waste management and trading I wish you and your family a happy and standards. prosperous 2022!

Growing demand for services Best wishes, is expected to increase costs by LCC is responsible for delivering a wide range of services including adult social care, children's social Peter £88m, including: care, public health, transport, education, planning consultations, road maintenance, waste (County Councillorlibraries, for Markfield, • Children and Family Services (£25m) - this is mainly due standards. to pressures on the budget management and trading Desford & Thornton) for social care places, a rising number of ‘looked after’ children and growing social E: peter.bedford@leics.gov.uk or Growing demand for services is expected to increase costs by £88m, including: worker caseloads.

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Adult Social Care (£35m) - this is largely the result of an ageing population with increasing care needs and a growing number of people with learning disabilities;

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Environment and Transport (£6m) - this mainly relates to higher costs for pupils with special educations needs and disabilities.

The council’s MTFS sets out the need to save £100m by 2025/26, with more than £46m of savings

• New Guttering • Wood Staining Repointing yet to be•identified.

With these pressures in mind a Council Tax increase of 3 per cent is proposed • Ridge Tiles • Chimney Stacks • Roof (including the 1Valley per cent adult social care levy) which equates to £42.30 a year for a band D house.

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Markfield & Thornton Theatre Group News favourite role of all was as Lady Bracknell in “The Importance of Being Ernest” by Oscar Wilde. She also relished the opportunity to deliver the Alan Bennet monologues , “A Cream Cracker Under the Settee” – a great feat of both memory and characterisation.

WELL, WE DID IT! After a long, enforced break , our Group staged a production to entertain, and, hopefully, delight our audiences.

“Tis the Season to be Jolly”, a Murder Mystery written by Muriel Walker and directed by Anne Dobrowlska, was performed at Thornton Community Centre for three nights in December. It was a sell-out success and many congratulatory comments were received from audience members. They had enjoyed seeing live entertainment again; being in good company in a lively, seasonal atmosphere, and racking their brains to try to identify the murderer who, unrepentant, stalked amongst them! Oh how the audiences interrogated the suspects! Not a stone went unturned, (but many a red herring was netted!).

We could not let Ena’s seventieth year on stage go unacknowledged, so, on the last night, called her on to stage to receive a bouquet with our thanks and admiration.

She is an unassuming person and was quite overwhelmed by the gesture. We are fortunate to have her as a talented, loyal and supportive member.

That conveniently brings me to the point that, we are always looking for new members for MTTG . A drama group needs lots of people, on stage and backstage, to enable productions to be staged. We meet on Wednesday evening at Thornton Community Centre. Maybe you want to act or sing or dance? Maybe you can paint scenery, sew costumes and make properties? Maybe you’d like to be front of house, looking after our audiences? Is writing your talent? Would you just like to make new friends and be part of a welcoming Group?

Three new members have joined the ranks of MTTG, and it was good to see them , two on stage for the first time, bringing their roles to life, and thoroughly enjoying the comradeship of our friendly Group. Th We discovered that , for one of our members, her role in the Murder Mystery was especially significant. Ena Illidge, who joined MTTG some years ago, was marking an unbelievable SEVENTY YEARS in amateur dramatics.

If you’re at all interested, ring Andy or Anne on 01530 469714 and they’ll answer any questions. We have a lower age limit for membership of sixteen – but there is no upper age limit!

Ena had lost count of the roles she’s played since, when she was but sixteen, back Now, where do we go from here? home in the little village of Elsecar, in South Yorkshire, her Mother said, “I’ve heard there’s Our next production dates are 6th-9th a lovely drama group at the Miners’ Welfare… Ena Illidge celebrated an amazing 70 April 2022 and we are planning to stage a come along… I’ll take you!” And take Ena she years in amateur dramatics comedy or farce as we feel that laughter is much did. She was immediately asked to prompt for needed! . a production of “Reluctant Heroes ”, but, when, However, the volatile nature of the pandemic a fortnight later, one of the group became ill, was catapulted into situation affects us all, so please watch this space. the role of a middle-aged WAC officer. Luckily, the uniform fitted!

The aim of our Group continues to be to bring a variety of live Previously, Ena had played the role of the Grandmother in “Murder dramatic productions, which are worthy of your support, to the at the Bugginses” at her Sunday School. She remembers that she locality . did a lot of rocking in a rocking-chair and solved the murder!

Maybe it was that early sleuthing success that lead her to triumph in later years as Miss Marple in amateur productions. She names Jane Marple as one of her favourite roles, but adds that her most

We hope to see you, and to hear your laughter in April 2022.

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SO MANY OLD familiar faces gone during these grim years, each taking with them a little of the village’s past, leaving only sparse images and handeddown tales, hopefully to live on…

A new front door that cost more than the house did; riding on the back of a steam traction engine; carrying laundry from London Road to Ulverscroft; Offiler’s ales in the Corner Pin; snow up to the top of Holywell Lane; sharing one pair of football boots between left- and right-footed players; trying to catch a greased piglet at a country fair; darts in the Bull; green mortar and how to point it; paddling across Hill hole on a raft; riding shire horses bareback at the Sani farm; Brookie in the Lion; Maria Marten at the Institute; the church organist playing Reginald Dixon; skimming the beam to get double top in the Queen’s; and walking, everywhere…

All now lost in the mists of time and the vile fog of greed and development. Dare we look to the future?

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The Rules of Marriage HERE ARE the real-life answers from a group of children: How do you decide who to marry?

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. – Kirsten, age 10 What is the right age to get married?

23 is the best age because you’ll have known the person FOREVER by then. – Camille, age 10 No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. – Freddie, age 6 How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. – Derrick, age 8 What do you think your Mum and Dad have in common?

Both don’t want any more kids. – Lori, age 8 Is it better to be single or married?

It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. – Anita, age 9 What do most people do on a date?

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So think scent, as there are a few really brilliant winter perfume plants, and there’s a good chance that they’ll be readily available in garden centres and nurseries right now.

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Winter-flowering honeysuckles are not as showy as their summer-flowering relations, but definitely still lovely. The bare stems are covered with small white-cream flowers, which produce a tremendously sweet, spicy aroma both night and day.

And finally, don’t forget the Sarcococcas or winter box. With their small, pretty but inconspicuous flowers they may not instantly leap out and draw attention to themselves, but the perfume of those tiny flowers is tremendous and really strong, making them a great winterflowering shrub that is highly recommended by gardeners in the know.

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Bagworth School in the 1950s - Part 2 The Year 1953

On April 21 there were 134 on roll: Infants - 35 - Mrs K Evans Class 3 - 33 - Miss Holmes Class 2 - 32 - Miss Hounam Class 1- 33 - Mr Bowering There was a Coronation meeting at 7 p.m. on May 19. It was decided to buy a Coronation gift of two seats which were concrete with oak or mahogany rails. This would be supplied by Messrs Lastacrete Ltd of Ibstock. June 4 at 6 p.m. was suggested for the ceremony.

Mr Heath had not been able to vacate the schoolhouse until May 1. As a result of the repairs and redecoration, Mr Bowering had not been able to move in and was in temporary accommodation in Kirby Muxloe. This, along with travelling expenses, was proving to be costly and he asked for financial help.

On May 20 the County Library forwarded 100 books to commence a branch at the school. Scholarships were awarded to Sandra Bailey, John Ball and Mervyn McHugh.

On June 2 the school was let to the Bagworth Coronation Committee for a children’s Coronation party.

(Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2). On June 4 at 6 p.m. a Coronation festivities concert took place. Gifts were presented to commemorate the event. They were given by Leicestershire Education Authority. Alderman J Dorsett presented them and they were received by Mr T Prime, chair of the school governors, on behalf of the school. On June 5 a school Coronation excursion to London took place. 44 parents and 22 children made the journey.

The cost was £1 5s 2d for adults and 16s 5d for children. They left Bagworth at 9.30 a.m. and arrived at St Pancras at 12.15 p.m. They boarded a bus at 12.30 p.m. and did a Coronation tour of London.

They arrived at Regent’s Park Zoo at 2.30 p.m. They had tea there at 5.30 p.m. and left at 6.45 p.m., arriving at St Pancras at 7.55 p.m.

They were back in Bagworth at 10.30 p.m.

A Managers’ meeting took place on June 16 and Mr Prime was appointed chair for the ensuing year. The schoolhouse repairs had cost £195. The Headmaster had finally moved in on June 15 and the redecorating was finished on June 16. It was agreed that he would need to sign a tenancy agreement.

The rent would be £44 11s 8d per annum inclusive of rates. Mrs J D Heath had resigned as Clerk and the post was vacant. It was also noted that the outside toilet of the

schoolhouse needed repairing and a light in the bathroom was not working.

At the same meeting the Coronation seats were discussed.

When they were presented about 150 Managers, parents and teachers had been present. There had also been a concert given by the scholars. However, the seats were not finished. The wood was very rough and needed sand papering and staining. At the same meeting a grant of £25 from the Maynard Trust was given to Mr R Gamble of 16 Station Road to assist in his studies as a medical student at Manchester University.

He would be starting in October.

Finally, Mr T H Cox of Desford wished to hire the school for four Sundays in June on behalf of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. They were to be charged 7s 6d for each meeting, 5s of which would go to the school keeper.

On July 8 a cricket match took place at 4.30 p.m. with Ratby.

Bagworth scored 66 runs and Ratby 17. The Bagworth captain was Colin Price. On July 9 the school nurse made one of her regular visits and commented on the high standard of cleanliness. Mrs O Hill began on July 16 as a part time school clerk which involved working Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. On July 21 there was a rounders match and a cricket match against Battram. The rounders was a draw and in the cricket, Battram gained 12 runs and Bagworth gained 33. The school was closed for the midsummer holiday from July 24 to September 8. On September 23 there was a secret ballot for the school captains.

The boys standing were Terence Clare and Terence Knifton.

The girls were Pamela Gough, Rosemary Smith and Glenda Watkins.

On September 22 the Headmaster received a letter from Professor Fred Smith of Minnesota USA. Prof Smith had been in England and his daughter, Pamela, aged 7 years had attended the school for two weeks. As a token of appreciation Prof Smith gave £2 to the school. A Managers’ meeting was held on October 13 where it was decided that the schoolhouse was to be completely rewired at a cost of £30 by Messrs Electrical Contractors Ltd of Coalville.

The Headmaster was to receive financial help for the time he was unable to live in the schoolhouse when he had first come to the school. The Education Committee had approved the appointment of a clerical assistant working 2 ½ days per week. The salary was £38 per

Bagworth School annum. Mrs N O Hill of 4 Station Terrace was appointed and would commence on July 16.

On November 12 the Headmaster attended Coalville Grammar School for the distribution of prizes.

A jumble sale on November 27 raised £21 15s 5d which would go towards the purchase of a school projector and the children’s Christmas party. Mr Roberts called on December 14 with the Coalville Division Safety First Father Christmas and Grotto. All of the children were reminded of safety first and then went through the grotto to receive a small gift from Father Christmas. December 12 was the Christmas party in school consisting of songs, games, a concert, a Punch and Judy show, a Christmas tea and a film show.

The school closed for Christmas on December 17. On December 31 a climbing frame was erected in the playground by Messrs Blowers.

Electricians also doubled the lighting in the rooms of Grades I and II.

The Year 1954 A Managers’ meeting was held on February 9. They heard that the schoolhouse had been rewired in the Christmas holidays. It was good apart from a 5 amp plug in the lounge which blew a fuse each time it was used. This would need attention. It was agreed that the fireplace in Classroom 2, which was never used, should be sealed up.

The resurfacing of the playground commenced on February 23.

On the same day the QESS in Arithmetic, English and Composition was sat by the pupils. Mr Marriott of Ellistown supervised the 22 children. The exam continued on February 24 when Intelligence and Arithmetic Problems were tested.

On March 13 the Bagworth school choir competed in the Leicester Youth Organisations West Area festival. In the class of choirs under 12 years of age the school came second. First was Bridge Road and third was Ibstock Primary.

On April 30 Rosemary Smith, Linda Smith, David Farmer and Graham Kirkland were awarded scholarships. Josephine Bowering, Brenda Harris, Pamela Gough, Terence Clare and Graham Kirk gained theirs after an interview.

At a Managers’ meeting on May 25, Mr Prime was elected chair for the ensuing year. The Headmaster was granted free use of the school on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a drama and music group as long as there was no additional work for the school keeper. The Women’s Institute were to use the school for a basketry course from May 21 to July 9.

There was an open day on July 8 which was in the form of a musical evening and would take place in the playground, commencing at 7 p.m. If it was wet it would be held in the Institute (now known as the Community Centre). Attendance suffered as the result of an epidemic of measles, German measles and chickenpox from June 21 to July 16. On July 19 a Coomber’s Radiogram was delivered to the school along with three speakers.

The school was closed for the summer holidays from July 23 to September 7.

At a Managers’ meeting on October 19, they were told that the Coronation seat had still not been sorted. A grant of £5 from the Maynard Trust was made to Miss J Whitmore of 61 Station Road to assist her in her studies; she was doing a degree course in

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From Bob Austin French at Reading University. She was told that she could apply again the following year. On October 22 the Headmaster wrote that Gillian Mason, aged 7, had died in Leicester Infirmary.

On December 17 a Christmas concert was held in the Institute when over 200 parents and friends attended. The performance consisted of: ‘Robin Songs’, ‘Be Ready for More’, and ‘Telephoning Santa Claus’ from Grade 4. Grade 3 performed: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Christmas Bells’. Grades 1 and 2 did a performance of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’.

The Year 1955 On January 31 the Headmaster was absent as he was on interview for a job at Ryde, Isle of Wight. A Managers’ meeting on February 8 heard that some old cracks were opening up again but there were no real problems. Repairs to the archway over the entrance to Classroom 2 had been approved by the NCB. Severe winter weather on February 24 resulted in low attendance in the Infants and lower Juniors. On March 1 and 2 the scholarship exam had to be postponed because of the weather. This took place on March 8 and 9 when 19 candidates were entered. On April 29 the Headmaster was again absent on interview, this time he was in Sidcup, Kent. On the same day, scholarships were awarded to John Parkin, Colin Squires, Derek Ayscough, Reginald Murby, Martin Clamp, Ian White, and Josephine Sperry. Granville Cadman and Jennifer Cooper were accepted after an interview.

On May 18 Jennifer Cooper, Morag Hunter and Reginald Murby sang in the choir at the De Montfort Hall on the occasion of the Leicester County Schools Pageant ‘For’ard’ in honour of Sir Robert Martin. The school was closed for General Election voting on May 26.

A Managers’ meeting on June 14 discussed the medical inspection room and staffroom. The Director

had visited and pointed out that with falling rolls there might soon be a free classroom that could be used. The balance for the Maynard Trust stood at £113 and the County Treasurer suggested that £100 of this was invested at 3 ½ %. They decided to accept this advice. The clerk had finally gained a copy of the administration of the trust and they learned that they could use the money to provide tools, gym apparatus and library books, etc.

The school was closed for the summer holidays from July 22 to September 6. On return, there were 101 on roll. On September 15 the school captains were Michael Farmer and Marilyn Marshall.

Interviews were held for a new Headmaster on September 20.

Mr J Leedham of Latimer Street County Primary School, Anstey was successful.

At a Managers’ meeting on November 29 Mr Prime was elected chair for the ensuing year. Mr H B Wright resigned and was replaced by Mrs Neath.

Mr Leedham wanted to install a phone in the schoolhouse at his own expense. It was agreed to do some repairs around the house and to remove the wall in the kitchen which separated the kitchen from the pantry. With regard to the Maynard Trust, £100 was invested and a further £5 was given to Miss J Whitmore. “It was unanimously resolved to record the Managers’ sincere appreciation of the manner in which Mr Bowering had at all times conducted and managed the school to the entire satisfaction of the Managers. It was agreed that during his period as headmaster, Mr Bowering had greatly improve the school and the children attending had benefited greatly.

On December 9 the Christmas Concert was held in the Institute.

Over 200 parents and friends were present. The proceeds from the concert went to the Christmas party which was on December 20. The school closed on December 21 and the Headmaster resigned as he was going to Day’s Lane School in Sidcup.

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The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Dear Friends, Happy New Year!

Yet I guess we also start 2022 with some uncertainties.

Maybe 2021 was a rubbish year that we want to leave behind, but we wonder what 2022 will bring. January can be grim, and Twelfth Night can feel very “flat”.

Yet “Twelfth Night” is not the end, but the beginning. It’s also called “Epiphany”- which means “showing” or “revelation”. The Wise Men aren’t from Jesus’ own people. Jesus is revealed to the whole world, for He is for everybody, not just a chosen few. This is just the start of a life of love, that includes those who had been excluded, and brings justice for the oppressed.

In our time, someone who has lived such a life of love and inclusion is Desmond Tutu. He could do this because he was secure in God’s love for him. He could see each person, however different from himself, as made in God’s image, and to be delighted in. Indeed, he did delight in life and people, with great warmth and humour.

Desmond Tutu may be a one off, but I hope and pray that we can all take into 2022 something of his warmth, humour and generosity of spirit, and make the world a kinder, more joyful place.

Judith Lincoln

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Clear Out Sale The Friends of St Peter’s fundraising group is holding a ‘Clear Out Sale’

By Matt Cain

ALBERT ENTWISTLE WAS A POSTMAN. It was one of the few things everyone knew about him. And it was one of the few things he was comfortable with people knowing.

64-year-old Albert Entwistle has been a postie in a quiet town in Northern England for all his life, living alone since the death of his mam 18 years ago. He keeps himself to himself. He always has. But he’s just learned he’ll be forced to retire at his next birthday. With no friends and nothing to look forward to, the lonely future he faces terrifies him. He realises it’s finally time to be honest about who he is. He must learn to ask for what he wants.

And he must find the courage to look for the man that, many years ago, he lost - but has never forgotten . . .

Join Albert as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way . . . This is a love story the likes of which you have never read before!

Link-Detached Bungalow For Sale In Markfield Court Pinewood Drive Markfield

JUDGE estate Agents are offering for sale a link-detached bungalow in Pinewood Drive, Markfield Court.

Markfield Court is a purpose built development for the ‘over 55’s’ looking for a peaceful location surrounded by woodland and beauty whilst enjoying the benefits of still being within close proximity to the villages of both Markfield and Ratby as well as links for the main road and motorway.

This particular link-detached bungalow is generously sized and well improved offering ample living space and also benefiting off road parking to a Garage. Vendor advises storage heaters and panel heater have been Offers in the region of £189,950 replaced this year with energy efficient models.

Internally the property consists of an Entrance Hallway, Living/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast, Conservatory, Two Bedrooms, Shower room and a separate WC. The property is surrounded by well maintained and kept communal gardens. There is also a Bus link and community/social centre.

Offers in Region of £189,950 are invited.

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Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War

Chicken Goulash Here’s a delicious winter warming midweek supper that can be rustled up in less than 40 minutes. We’ve used chicken fillets but you can use cheaper boneless chicken thighs or try strips of lean sirloin steak or pork fillet instead.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 35 minutes • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tbsp sunflower oil 600g skinless chicken fillets, thinly sliced 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 200g button mushrooms, wiped 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp plain flour 150ml passata (see tip) 150ml chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp soured cream Boiled potatoes, to serve Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish

1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the chicken and onion and fry over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until both are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 2 minutes.

2. Mix together the paprika and flour and stir into the pan. Cook for 1 minute then gradually stir in the passata and stock.

Season with salt and pepper.

3. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Serve topped with soured cream and boiled potatoes. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley to garnish.

Tip Passata is simply ripe tomatoes that have been pureed then sieved to remove any skin and pips. You’ll find it in jars near the canned tomatoes in the supermarket. You can use a small can of chopped tomatoes instead – just whizz in a food processor or with a hand blender until smooth.

MRS CALDICOT’S Cabbage War is a British comedy-drama film from 2002, directed by Ian Sharp and starring Pauline Collins, John Alderton and Peter Capaldi. It is based on a 1993 novel by author Vernon Coleman.

It is the story about a woman, Thelma Caldicot, who is coerced by her manipulative son Derek and daughter-in-law to move into a run-down nursing home, owned by Derek’s employer, after the death of her bullying husband. Derek also gets her to sign over her house to him. However, she doesn’t like it at the nursing home and shows her frustration.

After having been medicated by the staff to stay calm, she finally incites her fellow inmates to revolt.

The film is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime - or watch it for free on YouTube (Search for: Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War 2002 FULL MOVIE on YouTube)

Bungalow in Thornton

HORTONS ESTATE Agents are offering for sale a spacious, immaculately presented, two bedroom detached bungalow in Main Street, Thornton.

The property offers spacious living accommodation, a detached double garage and a private rear garden.

Offers in excess of £335,000 are invited.

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RSPB appeal for local volunteers in Leicestershire to help with their vital pin badge collections THE RSPB IS APPEALING for volunteers across Leicestershire to help with their pin badge collection pots that can be found in local stores across the county.

As the nation looks to make New Year’s resolutions, the RSPB say “there’s no better time to get involved” You could help to make a difference to wildlife by volunteering for as little as 30 minutes a month in your local area, at a time flexible to you.

The UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, is looking for volunteers across Leicestershire that have a few hours to spare each month to help their cause.

As a vital fundraiser for the charity, pin badge collection volunteers play an important role in placing and checking on charity pin badge boxes in places like cafés, garden centres and shops in their local area.

Last year Covid-19 sent shock waves through the RSPB’s pin badge scheme, and in some areas reduced donations by 90% on the previous year’s income, affecting the charity’s work to save nature.

This year the RSPB are looking to rebuild the scheme having sadly lost valued volunteers and pin badge box placements in the local area as a result of the pandemic. The role involves restocking boxes with their beautiful range of enamel wildlife pin badges and banking donations. It is really flexible, and works around people’s lifestyles, be that studying, working or retirement.

If your New Year’s Resolution involves volunteering and helping a charity this January, and you think you could help volunteer or are a site that could host a box, then please contact the RSPB Community Fundraising team at ComFundraisingEng@rspb.org.uk and your local fundraiser will be in touch.

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I Know What You’ve Done

by Dorothy Koomson WHAT IF all your neighbours’ secrets landed in a diary on your doorstep?

What if the woman who gave it to you was murdered by one of the people in the diary?

What if the police asked if you knew anything?

Would you hand over the book of secrets?

Or ... would you try to find out what everyone had done?

I Know What You’ve Done is the unputdownable thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal.

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Markfield Library News

What a lovely end to 2021, thanks to the power of our community, Markfield Community Library won the Dunelm decorations competition! And what a

WHAT A LOVELY END to 2021, thanks to the power of our community, Markfield Community Library won the Dunelm decorations competition!

And what a fabulous selection it was. Thank you, Dunelm Thurmaston.

We also held a Christmas raffle with prizes being distributed before the big day and thank you to everyone who took part.

As the New Year approaches and Covid restrictions are still unknown, we are delaying our events calendar until we have more clarity, for the welfare and safety of our volunteers and the people of Markfield. That being said - watch this space! For anyone wanting to get involved or if you have any ideas for future events, please contact us.

Volunteers were also able to meet for a Christmas Meal at the Field Head Hotel where Trustees were able to thank fabulous selection it was. Thank you, Dunelm Thurmaston. We also held a them for their work and help Christmas raffle with prizes being distributed before the big day and thank you during a difficult 2021. to our everyone who took part. the Newbaby Year approaches and Covidunder the We have been delighted at the success of Friday reading andAsrhymes and toddler group leadership of Amanda and Helen. They ended the term by making decorations for our display, gingerbread trees for themselves (with vouchers donated from our Co-op) and a lovely thank you card which was delivered to the Co-op during the run up to Christmas.

Margaret Bowler

Positive Thoughts

Spot Spot the TheDifferences Difference

Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.

Robin Sharma You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Martin Luther King Each of us has that right, that possibility, to invent ourselves daily. If a person does not invent herself, she will be invented.

So, to be bodacious enough to invent ourselves is wise.

Maya Angelou Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.

Brian Tracy Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.

Earl Nightingale

Can YOU spot the 10 differences in the cartoons above?

Answers are on page 24. Good luck!

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HERALD SMALL ADS • BABY DOLL, 12”, soft body, hand made extra clothes. Price: £5.

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• Children’s bright pink SWIMMING FLIPPERS, size 1-2, used twice, cost £25. Price: £5.

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Why you should do housework

NOW HERE IS a great reason to do some housework: older people who regularly do household chores have better memory and attention spans than those who avoid domestic duties.

Not only that, but housework is linked to superior leg strength in people over 65.That means their risk of a fall is reduced.

The study, published in BMJ Open, found that a combination of light housework, such as washing up, dusting, making the bed, hanging out laundry, ironing and cooking – and heavy housework, such as window cleaning, changing bedding, vacuuming, washing the floor, and chores involving sawing, repairing or painting, “was associated with higher cognitive function” among older people, who showed up to 14 per cent higher attention span scores than older people who did not do housework.

More church bulletin BLOOPERS • THE YOUTH group has raised almost £500 for drug abuse.

• CORRECTION: The following typo appeared in our last bulletin: ‘Lunch will be gin at 12:15.’ Please correct to read ‘12 noon.’

• ANY CHURCH MEMBER over 18 is invited to join in this lay ministry programme. It requires only a minimal amount of training and time: six weekly classes of about 200 hours, each Tuesday night.

• THE SENIORS GROUP will have a picnic on Saturday. Each person is asked to bring a friend, a vegetable, or a dessert, all in a covered dish.

• ADVERT FOR a church jumble sale: ‘We have a gents threespeed bicycle, and also two ladies for sale, in good running order.’

Feeding your garden birds is more important than ever this winter, says the RSPB • Birds look to garden feeders as natural food supplies run low • Learn which kitchen scraps and leftovers can be tasty treats for birds • Watching the nature on our doorsteps has been reducing stress OVER THE events of the past 18 months, we’ve seen how important the natural world is to our mental health and wellbeing.

Interest in garden birds and other wildlife has soared, with the number of people using the RSPB’s online bird identification tool shooting up by 95% in 2020.

Taking the time to watch which feathered friends make use of your bird table or window feeder, can often help to reduce stress and restore calm.

Not only does it benefit humans, but with over 60% of the UK population regularly feeding their garden birds, research suggests that this helps around 196 million birds a year.

According to the RSPB, keeping your feeders and water trays topped up is important at this time of year to help your garden birds survive through the winter as natural food sources run low. Providing high-energy food will help your local birds build up the fat reserves they need to keep warm, and as a result your garden could soon become a hive of activity.

What’s more, for those without a garden, window feeders can prove just as popular with your feathered friends. Check out the RSPB’s handy guide to making a recycled window feeder from objects found around your home https://twitter.com/RSPBEngland/status/1247509433724342275 Thankfully, if your bird feed supplies are running low, your cupboards can hold the answer to attracting our feathered friends to your garden.

According to the RSPB, fruits like apples and pears, even when they’re past their best, can be snapped up by blackbirds and thrushes, while grated mild cheese can be a fantastic source of energy and protein for a range of birds. Cooked pastry, defrosted peas or unsalted bacon leftovers are also great options, as well as cooked rice, pasta and the inside of potatoes providing a great energy source.

With a range of options to help tempt your local birds into your garden, the RSPB is urging people across the country to stock up their feeders and ensure fresh water is available as winter brings the toughest and coldest months for birds.

The charity, who have been monitoring trends in garden bird numbers for over 40 years, are on hand to provide top tips on how to attract wildlife to your garden as part of their popular Big Garden Birdwatch survey.

To take part in the BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH, which runs from Friday 28 January to Sunday 30 January 2022, visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch or text BIRD to 70030 for your FREE guide, which includes a bird identification chart, top tips for your birdwatch and RSPB shop voucher.

Local Church Services Sunday 16th Jan

St Michaels & All Angels, Markfield 10.30am United Service with Methodist Church St Peter’s, Copt Oak 3.00pm Holy Communion St Peter’s, Thornton 10.30am Holy Communion St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon 10.30am J22 Community Worship

Sunday 23rd Jan

St Michaels & All Angels, Markfield 10.30am Morning Prayer St Peter’s, Copt Oak 6.00pm Evening Prayer St Peter’s, Thornton 10.30am Morning Prayer St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon 10.30am Something Different Service

Sunday 30th Jan

St Michaels & All Angels, Markfield 10.30am Benefice Service at St Michael’s Markfield St Peter’s, Copt Oak 10.30am Benefice Service at St Michael’s Markfield St Peter’s, Thornton 10.30am Benefice Service at St Michael’s Markfield St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon 10.30am Benefice Service at St Michael’s Markfield

Sunday 6th Feb

St Michaels & All Angels, Markfield 10.30am J22 Community Worship at St Mary’s SuB St Peter’s, Copt Oak 6.00pm Holy Communion (BCP) St Peter’s, Thornton 10.30am All Age Service St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon 10.30am Holy Communion(CW)

Did you spot all 10 differences?

1. Fork missing from table, 2. Cereal box, 3. Cats Eyes, 4. Radio Buttons, 5. Sock, 6. Mouth, 7. Newspaper, 8. Bottle, 9. Eyebrow, 10. Table Leg

I didn’t have a happy upbringing. I remember my third birthday party. I was fifteen.

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Could YOU provide a loving home for primary school-aged children needing long term foster families?

THERE ARE now 126 children aged five to nine in care in Leicestershire - up by 15 per cent since 2018.

to explore. A family who enjoys a walk through a country park or has pets who are good with children would be a great fit for him.

Sarah* is 10 years old and loves animals.

She is very creative and has recently enjoyed rock climbing lessons which helped her to be more adventurous. Sarah experienced neglect when she lived with her family, but she is now really enjoying being cared for by her fostering family and loves Friday pizza nights.

An appeal has been launched to find people who are willing to ‘foster without having to say goodbye’ in Leicestershire.

There has been an increase in the need for long-term foster carers for primary school aged children in Leicestershire.

More children have entered the care of Leicestershire County Council over the last two years. There are now 126 children aged five to nine in care in the county - up by 15 per cent since 2018.

Out of these, there are 10 children who are waiting for their long-term fostering families, including six-year-old Ricki who loves the outdoors and Sarah, a 10-yearold who loves animals.

Long-term fostering means that the child will still remain in care but will be able to stay with their fostering family until they reach adulthood. Their ages vary from four to 14 and some may still have contact with their family.

They will, however, have the security of being part of a foster family and a sense of belonging - and the foster cares continue to receive the support from the local authority.

Councillor Deborah Taylor, the county council’s cabinet member for children and families, said: “Watching a child grow up becoming more themselves and feel safe and loved with their foster family is wonderful. You don’t have to be an expert to be a great foster parent, just a caring and understanding person, who can offer patience and support.

“We need long-term fostering families who can provide love, safety and commitment to a child growing up in care and support them into adulthood. This is ‘fostering without having to say goodbye’ to the child, as they remain in your family.

“I would encourage anyone curious about fostering, to come forward and find out how they can make a difference.”

Ricki* is in need of a longer-term foster family. He loves riding on his bike and going on nature walks. He likes open spaces where he can run around and feel free

Foster carers don’t need specialist knowledge. Simple things such as knowing who is picking them up from school and having a clean uniform could make such a difference to a child.

Many children like Sarah are trying to navigate growing up, find out what they like to do and want to be part of a loving family.

Long-term fostering or ‘permanency’ can ensure that these children have a safe, secure and stable home for the longer term.

Foster carers must be over the age of 21 and have a spare room in their home. To find out more, visit www. fosteringleicestershire.com or call the Fostering Team for an informal chat on 0116 3050505. *names have been changed to protect their identities.

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THE HERALD • MID-JANUARY 2022 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@markfieldherald.co.uk

Borough Councillor

Andy Furlong’s

UPDATE

Tel: 01530 231377 • Email: andy.furlong@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk MANY READERS will be familiar with the origins of the word ‘January’.

The first month of the year takes its name from ‘Janus’, the Roman god of beginnings and endings. In ancient myth and religion, Janus was associated with transition. He was widely regarded as the gatekeeper to the heavens, often portrayed holding a key. Statues of Janus are notable because he has two faces. This meant he could see backwards and forwards at the same time without turning around. A handy gift for anyone involved in business, politics, or life in general, and the reason why this time of year is associated with reflection and looking to the future. So, if you’ve just made a new year resolution or are making big plans for the months ahead, you have Janus to thank.

I’m a fan of continuous improvement, and I try to learn from and build on my experiences all the time. That said, I do recognise the importance of January as a time to consider what went well and what didn’t go so well during the past 12 months. So, I’m using this month’s column to reflect on 2021 and look forward to the year ahead. Rest assured that I will not be making any new year resolutions, nor will I make any predictions!

You win some HAVING re-read my scribblings in The Herald over the past year, there are several recurring themes.

The most obvious (and local) theme is development. This is where Cllr Matthew Lay and I have tried our level best to represent local views – with mixed success. Last January, I wrote about the Crown Crest planning appeal. 2021 began with a victory for local democracy. We argued successfully against an extension to the HGV operating hours, which threatened to blight the lives of residents on Ratby Lane and in Field Head.

You draw some OUR FIGHT against the proposal to extend the Bardon Logistics Park into Stanton under Bardon was less successful.

We lost the planning appeal in November. Nevertheless, our disapproval of greenfield development led to a scaling back of the proposed build with plans to create a small country park, additional tree planting and extensive landscaping. These conditions should reduce the visual impact of the two additional ‘big sheds’ that are apparently needed to fulfil our appetite for online shopping.

You lose some NEW HOUSING development in Markfield also resulted in an unsatisfactory compromise.

In March, I supported a proposal to build more new homes south of London Road. This was an unpopular decision, but in the face of the government’s relentless ‘build, build, build’ agenda, I viewed 282 dwellings as better than the 450 originally proposed.

Construction work is now underway. Matthew and I will continue to liaise closely with the developer, Jelson, to ensure that the project does not cause undue harm and disruption for local people. We will also work to ensure that the Section 106 ‘planning gain’ cash associated with the new build is used to fund improvements that benefit the entire community, not just the new residents.

Future planning battles THE NEW Markfield Neighbourhood Plan was approved via a parish-wide referendum in September.

The London Road site is included in the plan. We are now in a better position to oppose further unwanted development; however, the vultures continue to circle, and 2022 will see further battles with plots off Ashby Road, Hill Lane and Ratby Lane in their sights. Fortunately, none of these sites is included in HBBC’s draft local plan. For this, we must thank Matthew Lay. He used his extensive experience to negotiate with the LibDem leadership and senior officers in Hinckley to secure a positive outcome for our area.

Markfield services IN MAY, readers will recall my airing concerns about flytipping and criminal activity on the former Markfield Service Station site at the Junction 22 roundabout.

I’m happy to report that the owners, BP, have raised their game with improvements to the site perimeter and more frequent security patrols. The area is still an eyesore but remains clear of fly-tipped rubbish at the time of writing. The site is included in the new local plan as potential brownfield industrial redevelopment; if and when this happens, it will solve the environmental issue and create additional jobs on our doorstep.

5G masts THE GOVERNMENT changes the scope of permitted development (proposals that bypass elected local councillors) quite regularly.

Sadly, there are some areas of development where we are told to keep our noses out. The erection of mobile phone masts is one such area, and with the roll-out of ‘5G’ coverage, new masts are popping up all over the place.

On the plus side, the days of ‘no signal’ in places like Stanton under Bardon may soon be behind us – provided you are on the right network, that is.

Traffic woes THERE ARE some areas where there is no progress to report, or worse, things are going backwards.

Leicestershire County Council’s daft proposal to ‘improve’ the A511 is still bouncing back and forth between County Hall and Whitehall. As they currently stand, the plans do nothing to solve the problems facing residents on Shaw Lane and will serve only to make life more difficult for drivers living in Stanton and Thornton. Elsewhere the traffic problems at South Charnwood School, Mercenfeld Primary and on the Thornton Reservoir Dam persist. Our County Councillors appear unable to tackle these issues, but Matthew and I will keep it on their radar screen.

You’re kidding!

GOATS HAVE a reputation for eating just about anything, including Christmas trees.

We always have a real tree at home. Usually, I recycle it via the council’s brown bin collection (don’t forget to cut yours into lengths of less than one metre). This year I tried something different. Having spotted an appeal from Meg Ashby on social media, I opted for a different type of recycling. Throwing out the tree usually leaves me feeling glum, but it was impossible not to smile at the sight of a herd of pygmy goats devouring it.

And finally…

RETURNING briefly to Janus, I have also learned that our two-faced friend is also associated with the transition from war to peace.

Given that 2021 was largely overshadowed by the continuing battle against COVID19, I can only hope that 2022 brings peace and a restoration of something like normality in Markfield, Stanton and Field Head. Come on, Janus, give us a break; it’s time to unlock the gate!

I wish all Herald readers and their families a peaceful and prosperous new year. Stay safe.

Andy Furlong

Contact me on 01530 231377 or via andy.furlong@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

Every time I drive my car, eggs shoot out of the boot. It’s a hatchback.

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The Markfield DEFIBRILLATOR Project • 30,000 non hospital Cardiac Arrests occur each year in the UK - 9 out of 10 are fatal.

• Survival chances reduce by 10% per minute to almost nil after 10 minutes.

• The best chance of survival is to get a Defibrillator to a patient within 2 to 3 minutes.

• Local Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), assisted by Resuscitation (CPR) are vital in those few first minutes.

There are about 20 AEDs in the Centre’s area, some helpfully at in-door/semi-public locations (such as schools, Community buildings and the Markfield Medical Centre) with limited access times, and importantly a number of others are publically accessible 24 hours a day.

Newtown Linford, Thornton and Stanton under Bardon (all wholly or partly in the Medical Centre’s area) each have at least one publically accessible AED. Within the Markfield Parish boundary there is just one 24hour access AED which is at the at the Coop, and there is also one in the grounds of Markfield Court.

reaching the target number of AEDs by the Spring.

To provide future ongoing funding expertise and support, contacts have been established with charities and funding organisations with long AED experience, including the Leicester based Joe Humphries Trust, and very supportive advice from the Ambulance Service.

What is a Cardiac Arrest and what does a Defibrillator (AED) do?

Markfield needs 5 more defibrillators EVERY MINUTE counts in the race to get an AED to a victim and to cover Markfield Village’s current position and future growth it needs up to 5 more 24 hour access AEDs. After research, discussions and meetings with many enthusiastic, supportive businesses, local organisations and individuals, strong commitments and firm interest has already been given for 4 or more AED sites across Markfield, giving real hope of

An AED is a portable device which gives controlled corrective electric shocks to the victim.

External AEDs are housed in secure coded boxes. The Ambulance Service’s 999 call handler will give the caller the location and code of the nearest AED box, at the same time dispatching an Ambulance.

With every minute counting the Ambulance Service have only a very few minutes to respond and reach a victim, and with survival chances, and recovery to a full life after survival, reducing at the same rate of about 10% per minute, local AEDs assisted by CPR are crucial.

What happens now?

The Project wants to support and help to improve future AED coverage across the whole Medical Centre area, with a current specific focus on 24-hour AEDs in the Markfield Parish area which would benefit greatly from more installations.

A CARDIAC ARREST is where your heart stops completely and blood stops flowing round the body. It is not to be confused with a Heart Attack or a Stroke where the heart is still working.

There are many reasons why a heart stops and it can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any age.

An example was the Danish footballer at the last European Football Championships.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST WILFRID OF YORK 53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB

THE MARKFIELD DEFIBRILLATOR PROJECT is a new initiative by the Markfield Medical Centre Patient Participation Group, and is supported by the Medical Centre itself, with help from the East Midlands Ambulance Service. Its principal aim is to increase the number of Defibrillators in, and close to, the area served by the Markfield Medical Centre, and to support the existing AEDs. A future objective is an AED Support Network across our area to share information, and the benefits of bulk buying of replacement stocks and equipment.

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WITH THE Project’s support each of the proposed locations will be making their own plans for the purchase and installation of an AED and its box, each raising funds in different ways from within Markfield and beyond. Cost varies, but the total including VAT can be in the region of £1,400, but possibly reduced with generous help from charitable donors.

The commitment and backing across the community from businesses and the Parish Council has already been superb and with determination and generosity from us all we can ensure that both Markfield Parish and Medical Centre area have top quality future AED coverage.

To support the Project, or for further information please contact: Robert at MarkfieldAEDProject@ outlook.com

Sunday Masses – Saturday 6 pm and Sunday 10 am.

Weekday Masses – on Zoom.

Please see Parish Newsletter on the website.

Masks, hand sanitising, social distancing and a track and trace system are in place to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable in Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation You can book an appointment with Fr Gabriel to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. Please call the presbytery to book an appointment – 01530 832098.

Parish Contact Parish Priest: Fr Gabriel Offor – 01530 832098 www.stwilfspriest@gmail.com Parish Website: www. stwilfscoalville.blogspot.co.uk School Details St Clare’s RC Primary School, Coalville: 01530 837747 www.st-clares.leics.sch.uk De Lisle RC College, Loughborough: 01509 268739 www.delisle.leics.sch.uk Village Contact Margaret on 01530 243292

Warm Welcome to All A Modern Service of Christian Worship in our Community Contemporary Music Family Friendly Refreshments, Chat, Prayer & Support For details contact j22rector@yahoo.com

J22 Community Worship First Sunday of the Month St Michael’s, Markfield 10:30am Second Sunday of the Month St Peter’s, Thornton 10:30am Third Sunday of the Month St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon 10:30am

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