STANTON UNDER BARDON SUMMER FAYRE to be held on Saturday 8th July 2023
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Variety of Stalls including Home Baking, Preserves, Craft, Tombola and Raffle
Admission is FREE
Come Along and Join us for a cuppa and chat.
I NOTICED in last month’s Herald that Dawn and Ron wrote a lovely letter thanking Matthew Lay for his commitment to the community.
Both my husband and I would like to endorse this and say a big thank you to Matthew for all his years of hard work, time and service that he gave willingly to the Markfield community. Whoever follows in his footsteps will have a hard job filling his shoes. We need a lot more people of Matthew’s calibre to retain our village’s environment, his dedication to Markfield was second to none and I for one always felt the village was in a safe pair of hands with him fighting our corner.
We would like to wish Matthew a wonderful and well-earned retirement from political life.
Faye DulonTHE BAGWORTH Forward group (BFG) recently organised a Food and Craft Fair at the Community Centre. Weather wise a better day could not have been selected. There were stalls inside and out selling a wide variety of different items. Very close to £600 was raised by this event. BFG were slightly disappointed by this as it was hoped that more people would have attended. The people who did attend thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The next event which is being organised by BFG is the ANNUAL BAGWORTH SHOW which always takes place on the August Bank Holiday Saturday, this year that is August 26th.
The Community Centre will be full of many wondrous things. It is a competition and the classes include vegetables, fruits, flowers, baking, arts and crafts and a children’s section. Please do not think that you are not good enough to enter exhibits. It only needs nobody else to enter your class, which does happen, and you could win first prize. It is possible to win cash prizes, certificates and trophies. We have over 20 trophies waiting to be won. All of the exhibits will be considered by professional judges. Winners will have their names inscribed on the trophies.
Details of the different classes can be found in the schedule. Previous entrants will all receive a copy of this, as will all inhabitants of Bagworth. It is an open Show so you do not have to live in the village to enter. If you have not entered the Show before and would like to see a schedule then please contact Rob at robatbfg@ btinternet.com to receive access to these.
In addition to these classes, three other trophies are presented. Every front garden in Bagworth will be considered and the owners of the best large front garden and the best small front garden will receive engraved trophies. In addition, the allotments in Bagworth will also be judged and the best one of these will win a handsome trophy All front gardens and all allotments are automatically entered for this competition. At the end of the afternoon on August 26th, the exhibits will be sold off and it is possible to get some real bargains.
In addition to all of these classes, there will be a display of classic vehicles at the Centre. There will also be outside stalls. If you would like to hire one please call Karen on 01530 230573. Stall hire is £10 per table, but you will need to provide your own table, etc.
BFG exists to enhance the village and the lives of the people who live in it. All of the profits we raise are ploughed back into the village. Some of the money that the group raises goes towards buying flowers for the many planters which the group has purchased over the years for the village. That way, with your help, Bagworth can once again be seen to bloom.
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10.00 AM SUNDAY 2nd JULY 2023
GUEST PREACHER: Bishop MIKE
ROYAL, General Secretary of Churches Together in England
The Elders and Congregation at Bardon Park very much look forward to welcoming visitors from other nearby churches and other visitors on this occasion.
Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane (A511 Road), Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1SY
www.bardonchapel.co.uk
THE NHS is to roll out a ‘soup and shakes’ diet across the UK, aimed at the tens of thousands of patients who are fighting Type 2 diabetes.
Health officials said every part of the country will be offering the regime by next March, as the NHS tries to tackle what has been called Britain’s ‘diabetes timebomb’. Pilot schemes report an average of two stone in weight loss in three months. Clinical trials seem to show that this will be enough to reverse about half of diabetes cases. The ‘soups and shakes’ diet is a ‘total diet replacement’ product, which aims to deliver 800 to 900 calories a day for 12 weeks.
Professor Jonathan Valabhji, the NHS England’s national clinical director for diabetes and obesity, says: “Research is clear that weight loss, where indicated, goes a long way to helping people stay well and avoiding preventable illness, and in many cases, it can be the trigger for putting Type 2 diabetes into remission.
A SPECIAL service and parade will be held in Hinckley on Saturday 24 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
Organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council in
partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community and Churches Together, the event will include representatives from several regiments, nationalities, sections, and services, including the local cadet forces.
At 10.45am a procession will leave from outside Jaspers store on Castle Street and march down Castle Street and into Argents Mead for a service at 11am which will be led by Reverend Ian Hill of St Marys Church. Afterwards the parade will make its way down Castle Street and along Station Road where a formal salute will be taken.
A variety of military vehicles and memorabilia will be on display in Argents Mead for visitors to view, these are kindly supplied by volunteers including those from Charnwood MVT (affiliated to the Military Vehicle Trust) and their members. A walk about ‘Biggles’ will also be in the Mead offering balloon modelling.
THE POPULAR Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology returns in July 2023 with over 100 heritage events!
Celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Leicestershire and Rutland from Saturday 1st to Sunday 30th July. Go to new places and revisit old ones. Explore the history and archaeology that is all around us. For details of the events, see https://leicsfieldworkers. org/festival-of-archaeology/
THE ANNUAL Markfield Village Walk, organised by The Markfield Local History Group, is part of the Festival. This takes us back through the geological and social history of Markfield. The walk over Markfield Hill provides splendid views of Charnwood Forest and several neighbouring counties. Meet at 7.15pm on the lower part of The Green LE67 9WD, which is opposite the Methodist Church, on Main Street. There is some rough terrain and steep tracks. Please wear suitable footwear. The guided walk is free but donations are welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult
For more info re the history group talks and lots of general history information about Markfield please go to https://www.markfieldhistory. org/, and/or check out the Facebook group Bygone Markfield.
1. See you later
2. In a while
3. Do you cross these?
4. Bo Peep lost these
5. A few went to market
6. You’re kidding me
7. Pin the tail on me
8. Morse’s favourite animal?
9. Got the hump with this clue
10. £25 could give you the answer to this one
11. Use on on a laptop
12. Is this the best tape to use by a monkey?
13. There’s a white one in this room
14. Can’t talk to you today as I feel a little.......
15. Does nagging help you find this clue?
16. I’m trying to baffle, confuse and trick you to get this clue
17. £500
18. Who’s laughing now?
19. Pied piper catches them
20. Alice in Wonderland grinning pet
Answers on page 19.
ON 8TH MAY we held an afternoon tea at the Congregational Church. This was such a success last year that we decided to hold another in celebration of the King’s Coronation and also to celebrate two of our members with 90th birthdays this year, Mary Pepper and Pat Bailey.
The birthday girls were presented with bouquets and toasted with fizz (as was the King) and following their cutting of the cake (made by Fran’s daughter and tasting as good as it looked) everyone had a piece to take home. As last year the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all and looks set to be an annual fixture to look forward to.
Our May meeting was our chance to hear and consider the resolution voted for by WI members nationwide; only one resolution was put forward this year as it had received overwhelming support.
DIRECTION
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The resolution ‘clean rivers for people and wildlife’ was presented by our secretary Jane who set out all the pros and cons before inviting questions and discussion, members were then asked to vote for or against the resolution. What appeared at first sight to be a very straightforward proposal was not so when looked at and discussed in detail but the resolution was supported by a majority and will now go forward to the National Federation’s Annual Meeting in Cardiff later this year where delegates will vote for or against it becoming a new WI campaign. Following the business of the meeting we had decided to have a Coronation Beetle Drive - who’d have thought something so silly could be so competitive but there was a tin of Coronation biscuits for the winners.
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We have also been catching up with the WI tree planted for the Queen’s Jubilee and I’m sure you will agree that it’s worthy of Royal approval.
Sadly since writing the above we have learned that the tree has been severely damaged by Council workers mowing and strimming around the tree. We understand that if the tree dies (which seems likely) the Council will replace it but we are saddened by the loss of the one WI members had planted and nurtured.
Answers on page19.
RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre are pleased to announce the opening of a Pet Food Bank scheme in Leicestershire and Peterborough.
The Pet Food Bank will be available at five separate locations in Leicestershire, and two locations in Peterborough.
RSPCA Woodside’s Communities and Communications Officer, Natalie Martin said: “The decision about whether individuals should feed themselves or their pets should never have to be made. Currently, Woodside Animal Centre receive up to ten calls a day from people asking if they can relinquish their pets to Woodside as they cannot afford vet fees or animal food.
“The pet food bank will not be means-tested as more people are struggling due to the cost-ofliving crisis. Glenfield Storage Solutions have kindly offered free storage for the pet food and Woodside Animal Centre simply wouldn’t be able to run the pet food bank without their generosity.
“We are hoping that this new pet food bank scheme will mean more pets can stay with their families.”
Individuals using the pet food bank will be able to choose their nearest collection point to collect the pet food from. RSPCA Woodside pet food bank collection points will be located at Woodside Animal Centre, their Leicestershire charity shops in Hinckley, Birstall, Wigston and Melton Mowbray, as well as their Peterborough charity shops in Market Deeping and Whittlesey.
Anyone wishing to use Woodside’s Pet Food Bank should allow 1 working day’s notice for pet food packages to be prepared.
They can call 0116 233 6677, 10am-4pm, 7 days a week, or they can visit Woodside’s website for more details: rspcaleicester.org.uk/pet-foodbank.
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Zesty flavours combine in this Asian-inspired salad. While delicious with prawns, it’s equally luscious made with shredded roast chicken.
Serves 2
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 100g folded rice noodles
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 150g raw king prawns, deveined
• 50g mangetout, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced on the slant
• 75g cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 3 tbsp Mary Berry’s Mango, Lime & Chilli Dressing
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp roughly chopped coriander
1. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions and run under cold water to cool.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp sesame oil and fry the prawns for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Place in a large bowl with the prepared mangetout, spring onions and cherry tomatoes.
3. Mix together the mango dressing, remaining 1 tsp sesame oil and soy sauce, season with freshly ground black pepper and toss into the prawns with the noodles and coriander.
This game will give you questions to answer but there are no rights and wrongs.
Rather, you try to work out what the other players are most likely to say.
Questions aren’t general knowledge – a typical example is “Would you rather have robot arms or robot legs?”
You will need a minimum of four and up to twenty players, so it’s great for a family get-together or holiday.
By Katherine Faulkner
EX-JOURNALIST Tash has been searching for a story to launch her freelance career. But she has also been searching for something else: new friends to help her navigate motherhood. She sees them at her son’s new playgroup. The other mothers. The sleek, the sophisticated, the successful mothers. The women she wants to be. And then one day they welcome her into their circle and Tash discovers the kind of life she has always dreamt of; their elegant London townhouses a far cry from her cramped basement flat and endless bills. They seem to have everything. But they also have their secrets. And it’s soon clear that not everyone at the playgroup can be trusted.
“If there is one thing I would teach a child, above all else, it is to be able to imagine himself into the flesh of other people: to realize his mother’s weariness, his father’s anxieties, his little brother’s lonely fears, and to give of himself generously to ease their burdens. A child who has learned to be consistently generous will become a generous adult, much loved and therefore truly successful.”
CHRISTIAN AID and Churches Together in Markfield (CTIM) are very grateful for all the returned envelopes with all the donations received which will be counted on Monday 12th June and the total for Markfield Christian Aid Week will be published in the August edition of The Herald.
This message was received from Christian Aid: “It’s amazing what we can achieve when we stand together. Thank you for being part of our caring, generous community this Christian Aid Week.
“In Malawi, soaring costs of food and essentials are crushing dreams, keeping people in desperate poverty. Children are robbed of the chance to go to school. Their families can’t pay the fees, and they are forced to give up on their hopes for the future.
“Your contribution will make an impact for generations to come.”
For more info about Christian Aid, their website is www. christianaid.org.uk
FURTHER TO THE recent articles concerning the Jubilee Playing Fields and the Community Centre, it may be helpful to go back in history.
Together in Markfield join with Christian Aid in taking this opportunity to express their gratitude for all the hard work and effort by those who delivered the red envelopes throughout the village.
With a special Thank You to the wonderful volunteers with the Good Neighbour Scheme along with the managers of the Retirement Village whose help ensured that every street in Markfield was covered.
Markfield Churches – “working together for our community”
Methodist Church - www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org or FB
Parish Church – j22churches.org.uk or FB
Congregational Church – FB
Catholic Church - www.stwilfscoalville.blogspot.co.uk
SUMMER evenings make it so easy to want a pizza – but before you reach for your next slice, there’s something you should know.
Pizza is very high in salt. When the campaign group Action on Salt analysed the salt content of more than 1,300 pizzas from restaurants, takeaways and supermarkets, it found that one in two pizzas contain a whole day’s recommended intake. That is 6g of salt a day, which amounts to roughly one level teaspoon, according to the NHS.
Takeaway pizzas were found to be the worst culprits. A basic Domino’s cheese and tomato pizza contained 10.77g of salt, and a Papa John’s double pepperoni stuffed-crust pizza contained 14.31g. Franco pizza, with spicy salami fried onion & chilli-infused honey, contains 7.18g, more than a whole day’s worth. A Zizzi’s rustica pizza margherita contains the equivalent of 1.2 teaspoons of salt.
The human body needs some salt to function properly, but too much can lead to high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease.
Until the mid seventies the only facilities available for the public were the village institute and the small field behind this building which served as both a cricket pitch and football pitch and by necessity overlapped one another With Markfield rapidly expanding housing wise, the Parish Council took the decision that the facilities needed to be improved. Consequently as chairman of the Council I was mandated by the members to use my best endeavours to obtain an area within Markfield suitable for our growing village, this resulted in successfully agreeing the purchase of ten acres on Altar Stones Lane. In August 1967 this area was bought by the Parish Council for £7,500 on behalf of the village for the use of the villagers for recreational purposes. Although, because of the considerable camber on the land, it was not readily useable. Thankfully, Cliffe Hill quarry kindly supplied 100`s of tons of soil FOC and with the help of a tremendous number of volunteers, the site was eventually levelled resulting in the excellent football and cricket pitches we now have with a view over the countryside to be envied.
The Community Centre however is a different issue. In 1984 the Sports Council invited interested parties to apply for one of two prototype small community centres to be 50% funded by the Sports Council and 50% by the successful applicants. Again as chairman of the council I was mandated to pursue the parish council’s interest in being considered as a very keen participant in the project. After some lengthy deliberations and various visits by the Sports Council, Markfield and a site on the outskirts of Sheffield were the two successful places chosen, however part of the agreement was that our centre must be available for use by people in the surrounding area such as Stanton, Thornton, Bagworth etc.
The Sports Council met all of the costs of the planning application, architects fees and the MUGA etc, with the Parish Council having to provide 50% of the cost of the building, this being approximately £125,000. This sum was raised partly by various fund raising efforts, a grant from the County Council, and a 6p addition to the parish rate for two years which effectively made the cost to the parishioners £40,000. The remaining £38,000 was raised by Tony Wood, the village pharmacist at that time and myself, visiting local businesses and business people who thankfully came up trumps. The centre was officially opened by Seb Coe on 7th April 1987. Subsequently, a second large hall and a new double size MUGA have been added, resulting in a facility which would cost some £2,000,000 today to replace. I am therefore convinced that to get the best use out of this investment it desperately needs to be run by a professional organisation who not only have the depth of knowledge of running community centres but would also have access to grants and support that we know nothing of. It would of course also result in the parish not having to subsidise the running costs of the centre and would, in all probability, eventually result in providing an income for the parish.
Jeff Moulding Chairman of Markfield Parish Council 1971 to 1999Proprietor:
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An excellent and experienced administrator and communicator is required as soon as possible, to lead our Administration Team on a day to day basis, as well as to provide high quality HR support to the Business Manager and the academy as a whole. If you feel you could excel in this role and have team leader and HR or payroll experience, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you the chance to work with a fantastic team of colleagues with a strong, supportive staff development ethos.
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Rabbits are really lovely as a first pet and children particularly appreciate them, but don’t imagine them to be the easy option. They can be as costly and time-consuming to care for as a dog or cat.
Here are a few things to consider:
• Your rabbit doesn’t need to be taken out for a walk, of course, but it will need exercise and a hutch on its own isn’t big enough. You’ll need to buy a run of around 2.5m by 1.5m to allow your rabbit the exercise it needs.
• Vets’ fees for regular check-ups can add up and aren’t covered by insurance. Vaccinations against myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease will be needed.
• Flystrike is a particular issue for rabbits. During warm weather they are prone to having flies lay eggs on their skin. These hatch into maggots, which, if unnoticed, feed on the rabbit’s flesh causing serious skin issues.
• Dental problems are common. It is estimated that up to 75% of household rabbits will be diagnosed with dental disease at some point during their life.
• Neutering is recommended by vets, and again, is not covered by pet insurance.
Bringing a rabbit inside the house means that you’ll need to supervise it carefully to make sure it doesn’t chew through cables and wires. Rabbits also require daily grooming, especially long-haired breeds, as hair balls can block the animal’s stomach.
As ever, knowing what you are letting yourself in for is essential before you adopt a pet.
Friends sympathized as our curate complained that her back was really sore from moving furniture. “Why don’t you wait till your teenage son gets home?” someone asked.
“Well, I could,” our curate replied, “but the couch is easier to move if he’s not on it.”
SADLY, most of us know someone who makes us feel stressed. That awkward colleague at work, a selfish family member, an aggressive neighbour, or a friend who emotionally drains you.
Whoever they are, beware: stress-giving people can seriously affect your mental – and physical – health. Travis Bradberry, the author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, warns: “Even if we are exposed to stress for just a few days, it can still compromise the effectiveness of neurons in the hippocampus - that part of the brain which is responsible for reasoning and memory.”
Stress produces more adrenaline and cortisol. These ‘stress’ hormones put you in a state of ‘hyper-arousal’. Your heart rate and blood pressure increase, you feel angry, anxious, out of control, overwhelmed or numb. Long term, this can result in insomnia, and even heart disease and stroke. So how do you stop stressful people from hurting you? Clinical psychologist Dr Marianne Trent and other psychotherapists suggest the following:
Try to take breaks from the stress-giver for at least 20 minutes at a time. Give your stress hormones time to rebalance, and regain your inner calm.
Try to schedule your meeting with the stress-giver between activities that make you happy. Even just texting a good friend can help.
Try to reduce the time you spend with them. Of course, as stressful people are often ‘un-boundaried’, they will not like that, because they want to set the agenda. Instead, start setting boundaries as to when you are available. Don’t be afraid to just say ‘no’. They don’t own you, and they should not be running your life.
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ON THE 3RD MAY the Club celebrated the Coronation of King Charles 111 with a special and sumptuous Royal Tea Party.
The room was decorated with bunting and flags and members wore their own Coronation Crowns or Union Jack hats. Our very own Markfield Royal Family made a surprise guest appearance including King Alan I with his “Queen” her Royal Highness Lady Barbara. They were accompanied by John, Prince of Wales and his wife Princess Dinah. King Alan started off proceedings with the cutting of the Coronation Quiche which he then distributed to his loyal and eager subjects. His Highness then conducted a special Royal ceremony where he bestowed the freedom of the village on two of our stalwart volunteers i.e. Carole and Carol. This honour was in recognition for all their voluntary work and support that they have given to the Mayflower Club over the years.
So, don’t be surprised if you see sheep grazing on the village green or cattle being driven through Main Street before eleven o’clock, it will be them!
Following a celebration tea, we had a game of Royal Bingo followed by a bit of a sing song. On command of King Alan, we concluded the festivities with a raucous rendition of his National Anthem which happened to be “Sweet Caroline”. By Royal Command of King Alan, all members were awarded a sunflower plant to grow to commemorate this special and fun day.
Going on to more mundane, yet still exciting or interesting sessions,
on the 10th May we marked the Eurovision Song Contest with a sweep stake and a quiz about the national flags of those counties who had entered.
On the 24th May, Marc from Silverline came along to give a very interesting talk on the importance of making a will, taking out probate and making sure that your final wishes are respected and secure.
Did you know that, in May, there is an annual United Kingdom National Biscuit Day? Also did you know that per capita, the biggest consumers of biscuits in Europe is the United Kingdom. Anyway, to mark this occasion we held a blind folded biscuit tasting session followed by a quiz on biscuits and a challenge to name popular biscuits. Suffice to say all the prizes were biscuits including a tin of King Charles Coronation Commemorative biscuits. THE CLUB MEETS on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm if you would like to come along. Unfortunately, due to inflation increases, we have had to put up session fees to £2.50p - a rise of fifty pence. But, it’s still really good value for money and you still get a cuppa and biscuits thrown in.
One thing we have noticed is that the cost of bringing in a guest speaker has risen astronomically - and sadly beyond our budget. Our members love to have guest speakers coming along to sessions. So, I was thinking, is there anyone out there who could give an hour of their time and provide a session at the Club. Perhaps you have a job, provide a service or even a hobby that you would be prepared to come along and talk about. Perhaps you have another talent such as art, playing a musical instrument or even singing that you could share with us.
Believe me our members would be very interested and make you most welcome. If you are interested, please give us a call on 07885 243033 or 07904 222552.
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Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 2.00 pm
This Tour is part of the Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology www.leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology/
Admission: £4 • Pre-booking is essential. Contact Mr Liddle on 0116 221 4508 or email peter.liddle51@gmail.com
Within the grounds is:
• the Motte of the former Groby Castle
• the shield of a De Quincy / Ferrers coat-of-arms in the brickwork of the Tower
• a surviving wall of part of the former grand medieval manorial complex
• a surviving wall presumed to have been a wall of the preReformation Chapel
• remains of a “ha-ha”
This site was the home of Sir John Grey of Groby, who died at the Second Battle of St Albans on 17 February 1461, and the property remained in the hands of the Grey family through to the time of Sir John’s great-great granddaughter
QUEEN JANE (LADY JANE GREY)
(1537 - 1554) and beyond.
Sir John’s widow ELIZABETH
WOODVILLE (c. 1437 - 1492) became QUEEN CONSORT to Edward IV (brother of Richard III). Through this second marriage, Elizabeth Woodville was the mother of the ill-fated “Princes in the Tower”.
She was also the mother of Elizabeth of York who became QUEEN CONSORT to Henry VII (Henry Tudor), and therefore she was maternal grandmother to Elizabeth and Henry’s son Henry VIII.
Further, she is an ancestor of both Queen Jane (Lady Jane Grey) and Jane’s rival Queen Mary. (By her first marriage Elizabeth Woodville was a great-great grandmother to Jane, and by her second marriage, she was a great grandmother to Mary).
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No, we’re not taking political sides, but showing support for left-handers, who make up between 10-12% of the world’s population. To celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed people – and to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages that come with it – International Left Handers Day is marked annually on 13 August.
The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R Campbell, founder of Lefthanders International Inc.
Brain basics
The way the brain works is incredibly complex, but to give a simple explanation of where our left-hand dominance comes from, the brain is cross-wired, meaning the right side controls the left side of the body and vice versa. Hence the well-known
There may only be 10-12% of them on the planet, but there are some pretty impressive left-handers crammed into that number, from artists, politicians and sports stars to scientists, astronauts, actors and even royalty.
• Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Mozart, Aristotle, Julius Caesar, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, Bill Gates, tennis stars Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal.
• Then there’s former US presidents Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Harry S Truman to name a few.
• Musicians Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Paul McCartney and David Bowie join the leftie line-up, while stars taking a bow include Charlie Chaplin, Robert de Niro, Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves, Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise.
• Our own royal family aren’t exempt either, with the Prince of Wales and his eldest son Prince George (and body language showing possibly Princess Charlotte too), the Duchess of Edinburgh and King George Vl all being notable left-handers.
saying, “only left-handed people are in their right minds”, The right-hand side of the brain is thought to coordinate the left side of the body and control tasks to do with the arts and creativity.
Suspicious minds
The unfair associations for left-handers goes back in history. The word ‘left’ is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘lyft’, meaning ‘weak’, and the word ‘sinister’ actually derives from the Latin word meaning ‘left’. Many left-handers learn to be ambidextrous simply because they have to, yet despite the challenges they face, many thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Five challenges that many left-handers face:
1. Scissors: most scissors are designed to be used with the right hand, which can make it particularly challenging for children in school where scissors are a commonly used tool in crafts and projects.
2. Computer mice: most common computer mice are designed for right-handed people, which can make it difficult for left-handed people to use them comfortably.
3. Sports equipment: the majority of sports equipment, from golf clubs and tennis rackets to fishing rods and cricket bats, is designed for right-handers and this can make it frustrating to find suitable equipment that’s comfortable to use – and to participate in certain activities.
4. Kitchen utensils: it’s challenging for lefties to use utensils such as peelers and openers safely and efficiently, as most are designed for right-handers.
5. Writing: left-handed people may have trouble smudging as they write, as their hand tends to drag across the page.
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“Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.”
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“A party without a cake is really just a meeting.”
Julia Child
“You only have to do a very few things right in your life—so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.”
Warren Buffett
Two storey rear extension and garage conversion - at 13 The Square, Bagworth, Coalville, Leicester LE67 1DQ
Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole and associated ancillary works - at Sacheverell Way, Groby, Leicester
Lawful Development Certificate for single storey side/rear extension - at 3 Border Close, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8JP
Single storey side extension (including the demolition of existing side extension) - at 1 Fir Tree Walk, Groby, Leicester LE6 0FN
Proposed change of use of first floor from office/clinic (class E) to flat (Class C3) - at 32A Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester LE6 0DJ
Single storey side extension - at 31 Stanton Lane, Stanton Under Bardon, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9QA
Monday: 9-10 • 1-3 • 6-7
Tuesday: 9-10 • 1-3
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9-10 • 12.30-3
Friday: 9-10 • 1-3
Saturday: 10-12.30
Sunday: Closed
AS THE HBA prepares to release the first chapter of its report on planning and productivity, the second weekend of June 2023 exampled how backward the UK has become in relation to planning, as two industries have felt a slap down by the public sector’s god-like complex.
The first involved a planning application for a Papa John’s pizza shop in Tyneside, as central governments planning inspectorate blocked the move due to concerns around childhood obesity.
This was despite the local council already bringing in rules to stop takeaways opening within areas where childhood obesity was above an acceptable rate and the shop ensuring it was not within that catchment area. Yet planning inspectorate concluded that distance was less of a concern than any potential exposure.
To say this is over-reach would be an understatement, but it should come as no surprise because a month earlier, Michael Gove, the secretary of state who oversees the planning inspectorate, rejected a planning application on grounds of ‘ugliness’. Despite the project being praised by the planning inspector dealing with the case and submitted by multiple placemaking and design award winners, Berkeley Group.
With central Government deciding what is pleasing on the eye and what food you should consider eating, we would hope local government might be more sensible, but they too engage in over-reach. On 14 June 2023, Greenwich Council meets to ratify its proposal to ban ice-cream vans on thirty of its streets. Some reasons are understandable, such as pollution caused by idling but others less so, for example ‘nuisance’ long queues causing ‘clutter’.
The ’cluttering of views’ is a particularly interesting comment, as it centralises on the impact of local tourism on World Heritage Sites and Conservation Areas. However, it ignores the fact that the queues exist because tourists and local people frequent and value the ice cream vans. And some might argue the 100 plus year history of this very British institution should be conserved as part of British heritage.
Electric ice cream vehicles may be permitted to ‘assist with improvement of air quality’, though that doesn’t fix the ‘clutter’, and in the reports, the accessibility element of mobile ice cream sellers was not noted in regard of the 15.7% of disabled residents.
Stipulations on roads which are not closed to the vans are being brought in, ensuring no trader can operate for more than fifteen minutes at a time and sellers must not return to the same street on the same day. Although these two stories poke fun as the thin end of the planning wedge, they illustrate the over-reach and personal politics that has crept into planning.
A system where housing supply is restricted by people who own homes, services such as eye hospitals don’t have enough places for new entrants because expansion might blight your view and transport infrastructure is opposed because people working from home, now have more time to tell people off for needing to travel to work.
Rico WojtulewiczHead of Housing and Planning Policy, National Federation of Builders
The Stanton under Bardon Village Hall Trust are looking for new volunteer trustees to help with opening and closing the hall, and also planning and delivering future events. The New Trustees can do as little or as much as they wish to help with the smooth running of the hall. If you have some time to spare, we would love to welcome you into our team. Please contact Linda by text on 07929 495923 or email Sheila: stantonvillagehall@ gmail.com
CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF ST WILFRID OF YORK AND HOLY CROSS
53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB – 01530 832098
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday 6 pm – Holy Cross Church Whitwick*
Sunday 9 am – Holy Cross Church, Whitwick*
Sunday 10.30 am - St Wilfrid’s Church, Coalville
* Holy Cross Church, Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, LE67 5AT.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday 10 am – St Wilfrid’s Parish**
Tuesday – No Mass
Wednesday 10 am – Holy Cross Church
Please see the Newsletter on the Parish website for more details.
** St Wilfrid’s weekday Masses are held in the Oratory. Please access via the front door of the Presbytery, beside the 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
If you need a priest, please contact Fr Gabriel – details above.
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
Holy Cross School, Whitwick: 01530 832 799 www. holycrosswhitwick.co.uk
On Sunday 18 June at 10.30 am at St Michael’s Church, The Green. Everyone is most welcome.
Christian Aid Week Thanks:
Very grateful thanks to all the deliverers of the Christian Aid Week envelopes this year. Once again many members of the Good Neighbour Scheme have helped our Churches to ensure that every household in the village receives an envelope. This could not be achieved without their invaluable help. Thank you so much, everyone.
VILLAGE CONTACT:
MARGARET ON 01530 243292
MARKFIELD Congregational Community Church continues to meet regularly on Sundays for church services led by various ministers and speakers from 10-30 till 11-30.
Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday Brew About You continues to meet for refreshments and chats from 9-30 till 12-00. During the winter we offered a warm space and food until around 1-00pm. We have decided to stop the food for the time being and we will decide in October whether to offer this again.
We aim to offer an event each month .
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On Saturday 6th May we joined together to watch the Coronation on the big screen with sandwiches, cakes, scones kindly made by Linda along with strawberries. Rev Rob made the posh sandwiches and homemade ice cream.
• Friday June 16th 7-00pm Bingo and Fish and Chips.
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North West Leicestershire, which includes Markfield, has the highest rate of lung cancer in the county with the rates for men being 70.3% per 100,000 and women 34.2% per 100,000, which is why the above event is being held in our area.
There will be a wide range of professionals there to provide help
information. There will also a walk-in covid vaccination facility for patients from 18+.
Alan (Chair of Markfield and the NW Locality PPG)
• Saturday July 22nd 6-30pm Barbecue and Beetle Drive. All events are advertised on our notice board.
On Saturday 16th September there will be a Coffee Morning supporting Christian Aid. This will be held at the Methodist Church organised by Churches Together in Markfield. We will be having a tombola stall for which we would be pleased to receive gifts for. No alcohol as it is not allowed in the Methodist Church.
For more information on any of the above please contact Angela Berry 07971 254165
SUMMER is a beautiful season round here…and if we enjoy gardening, it may be a time when we give the garden particular attention. Seeing a garden flourish, whether that’s flowers and shrubs, fruit and veg or a mix, can be very rewarding.
What aren’t so good are weedsand especially those known as “invasive species”- plants that shouldn’t normally grow here, but when they do take root, are very difficult to get rid of, and may crowd out other species that we do want. Japanese knotweed, and Himalayan balsam, are but two well-known examples. It strikes me that sometimes in family, community and church life, “invasive species” can also take root- ways of thinking and behaving that aren’t helpful and aren’t God’s best for us. Sometimes, tiredness and stress make us bad-tempered with each other. In small communities, rumours and gossip can take root. We may be tempted to put others down to big ourselves up. Life today can also be very difficult, and it’s easy to lose heart.
And yet… God has sown good seed in the gardens of our lives. I hope and pray that, this summer, we will with His help weed out any “invasive species”- and with Him delight in all new life and growth, letting it flourish.
Judith Lincoln
Minister, Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org
FB Markfield Methodist Church
This is my first article since the recent local elections, and I would like to congratulate newly elected Councillors
Claire Harris (Con) and Chris Lambert (Lab) for their success.
Although I am a Conservative County Councillor, I have always enjoyed a constructive working relationship with Labour’s Matthew Lay over the years; and I am confident that Claire and I will enjoy a similar collaborative approach with Chris.
I was pleased to join Cllr Harris to HBBCs AGM following the recent local elections
IN LAST MONTH’S Herald, HBBC’s press release was published in which it stated it was “setting the record straight” on its Local Plan (or rather the failure to have an up to date one!).
However, the article did not state that the Secretary of State, Michael Gove, had written to the authority in April threatening ‘special measures’ unless the performance of its planning department improved significantly! The cynic in me would argue that this was deliberate to hide this embarrassing situation from the public during an election. But I will let readers make their own minds up on that one…
I recently attended the LBV annual dinner at Leicestershire Cricket Ground in Aylestone where I was able to discuss a range of issues with small and medium sized businesses across the area.
In particular the continued need for upskilling of the local workforce and pro-business investment from the local authorities and agencies. I also had the opportunity to speak with Richard Mitchell the relatively new CEO of UHL and was impressed with his focus on reforming the Trust after a turbulent couple of years.
During the month I continued to work with Parish Councils, and others, on a range of issues including:
• With LCC Highways Officers on an MVAS unit for London Road, Markfield as part of the Members Highways Fund. Preliminary work has been undertaken and I expect this to be in place during the summer. This is in addition to the Ratby Lane and Leicester Road units; as well as an Ashby Road MVAS that I have also approved.
• Liaising with Dr Luke Evans MP on the Ashby Road, Markfield development.
• Liaising with the Markfield Court Residents Association about the proposed expan-sion of the Islamic Centre in the village. There are understandable concerns about the level of traffic and disruption to local residents. I have meetings scheduled with LCC Highways to ensure that these concerns are considered as part of the planning process.
• Attending a Q&A (providing the A’s!) of the Local Enterprise Partnership to discuss the status of any potential devolution deal for the East Midlands. Once I have a firm updated on the direction of travel, from Government, I will be able to update resi-dents.
If residents wish to raise any issues or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email: peter.bedford@leics.gov.uk or via telephone: 01455 824733 Best Wishes, Peter Bedford
County Councillor for Markfield, Desford and Thornton (incl. Botcheston, Bagworth & Stanton under Bardon) www.facebook.com/peterbedfordmdt www.twitter.com/PeterBedfordMDT
WHEN THE US President Joe Biden announced that he was running for re-election, many of us thought he was too old. He will be 86 by the end of 2028. Trump will be 82. How could either of them run the United States at such an age?
The argument about Biden and Trump will doubtless carry on, but meanwhile, there is some encouragement for the rest of us who are ageing.
A 2012 study by the University of Edinburgh found that only about a quarter of the cognitive changes that occur as we age are determined by genetics. The other three quarters are based on our lifestyle choices.
Firstly, choose to exercise. When you exercise in any way, you are not just making your body
fit, you are also improving your brain health. This is because exercise promotes the release of a cellmaking protein in the brain called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which is linked to learning and memory.
Secondly, choose to retain a sense of control and purpose in your life. We can’t all influence world politics, but we can each of us can act for the general
good of the people around us. In 2022, researchers in the US found that people who have a greater sense of purpose in life not only live longer, but have fewer health problems, including depression, blood pressure problems and heart attacks.
Thirdly, choose to set yourself some realistic personal goals, no matter how small. Research shows that setting a goal – even just to lose weight, or tidy the garden, can make you feel immediately more worthwhile.
Fourthly, choose to keep spending time with other people. Remaining sociable in old age is vital – we are social animals and really do need those meaningful relationships.
Fifthly, choose to follow activities that allow you to keep learning – perhaps take up a hobby such gardening, or even begin a foreign language.
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TIME really does fly! A year ago, the then-Prime Minister stood at the dispatch box in the House of Commons in support of my Body Image Campaign and pledged that it would be incorporated in the Women’s Health Strategy. If you didn’t already know, I’ve been calling for companies and influencers to voluntarily commit to not digitally alter a person’s body proportions in any of their imagery. For those who don’t sign up to my Body Image Pledge and still choose to distort body shapes, I believe a label – much like the product placement ‘P’ or #ad – should be included on images when a person’s waist has been edited to look slimmer, biceps enlarged or thighs trimmed down.
As a GP, before becoming your MP, I saw first-hand the effects that social media and digitally altered images can have on a person’s relationship with their body image and mental wellbeing. With an estimated 1.25 million people in the United Kingdom suffering from anorexia or bulimia, over 1 million people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and anywhere between 500,000 to 1 million people using anabolic steroids, it’s a growing problem that needs our attention.
Last year 86 MPs from across seven different parties in Parliament signed my open letter to companies, brands and
organisations which called for industry action against the digital manipulation of body proportions. Since then, the campaign has gone from strength to strength as companies such as Boohoo, Boots, Dove, Pretty Little Thing, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, PureGym, Barry M Cosmetics, Aldi, Oasis, Karen Millen, Warehouse, Nasty Gal and Coast have signed up to the Pledge… with more to be announced over the summer!
I’m amazed when I’m out and about in our area just how strong the community feels about this. People of all ages and political persuasions, whether they’re just entering their teenage years or are grandparents concerned about the impact of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, recognise the need for change. Research on the impact of social media distorted images is substantial, and alarming. Recent figures from Girlguiding show that 51% of 7-10 year old girls feel ‘very happy’ with how they look. But by age 11-16, when most girls start to use social media, this drops significantly to just 16%. To tackle this, I believe change needs to be made from the top down. Fashion and beauty brands, celebrities and influencers hold great influence online and by making this small change they have the opportunity to realign the societal expectations that put immense pressure on us to look a certain way.
Ultimately, I hope never to see a label. But if companies don’t
act soon, I believe Government must step in. Norway already has legislation in place and France recently announced plans to do the same.
I’m encouraged to see this recognised in the Women’s Health Strategy and as recommendations from the Health Select Committee and Women and Equalities Committee. Progress is slow and difficult to track, but the important thing is that whichever side of the Parliamentary divide you fall on people are united in making a difference.
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FIRSTLY, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Claire Harris now known as Cllr Claire Harris, representing Markfield, Stanton and Field Head on Hinckley-Bosworth Borough Council.
Secondly, I would like to thank each and every resident for their vote and friends and family for their continued support.
And lastly, I would like to say a big thank you to previous councillors for their continued service over the years.
My background is in hospitality and business, more recently I have been volunteering with The Royal Volunteer Service and I coordinate the events at Markfield Library. I have two young children who attend Mercenfeld Primary. I am very community oriented and I try to be a voice for the residents of the ward. Should you wish to contact me, my details are at the bottom of the page.
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I attended Stanton’s party in the park, what a glorious day it was. From local performers to food and bouncy castles, great work Stanton! I was invited to a street party at Field Head, mingled with residents and shared some delicious food and drink. Nothing went to waste, as the following day I was contacted to distribute the leftovers to local causes. Thank you to the residents of Field Head for your generosity.
It was so nice to see all the decorations put out by residents and businesses in the ward, let’s hope we can replicate this at forthcoming events.
After the elections, I was inducted at HBBC. I attended my first borough meeting and the Mayor’s reception to welcome in our new Mayor, Cllr Scott Gibbons and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Robin Webber-Jones. I’m currently undergoing lots of training to edge me into my new role, so please bear with me.
A range of services are provided by HBBC from sufferers of domestic abuse to school workshops. I will be placing these services on a notice board at Markfield Library in the coming days. A beat surgery has been arranged for the 3rd of July at Markfield Community Centre between 10am and 12pm, please pop down and meet our beat team to ask any questions or report anything untoward.
I would like to finish by saying, I hope I can serve the residents of my ward and should you need to contact me, please do.
Cllr Claire HarrisParish email: charris@markfieldpc.org.uk
Borough email: claire.harris@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk Telephone: 07501850875
2.30 PM SUNDAY 2nd JULY 2023
Part of the LEICESTERSHIRE FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Tour of Chapel and Schoolrooms and Historical Talk Regarding Bardon Park and Its Chapel
Admission £4 • No need to pre-book. Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane (A 511 Road), Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1SY www.bardonchapel.co.uk
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Services & Information
www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org
FB: Markfield Methodist Church
Sunday 18th June
10.30 a.m. CTiM United Service
At St. Michael’s Church
Sunday 25th June
10.30 a.m. Morning worship
6.00 p.m. Taize Prayer
Sunday 2nd July
10.30 a.m. Morning worship
With Holy Communion
Sunday 9th July
10.30 a.m. Morning worship
Sunday 16th July
10.30 a.m. CTiM United Service
At the Congregational Community Church
We extend an invitation for you to join us at our church services & our other regular activities. You will be made most welcome.
Thursday 22nd June, 13th & 27th July
Don’t be on your own - have a change of scenery & join us for a music-based afternoon of friendship, fun & refreshments on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month. For more information please contact Linda on 01530 242607
Every Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00
Come and meet each other on Wednesday mornings. There is no charge for the refreshments and you can “borrow a book”. Just come through the main church building and you’ll find us in the back room.
THE HINCKLEY GROUP offer a range of activities every week but some readers have noticed that the cost of attending them is never mentioned. There is a simple reason for this.
Although the ‘Let’s Get Active’ classes, ‘Movement to Music’ and singing sessions are all run by professionals in rooms that have to be hired, with overall costs over £1000 each month, these are currently subsidised by members and friends of the group. Donations specifically to the Hinckley Group by individuals and local societies, plus various fundraising activities, all mean that the costs are being covered. This means that all activities are open to everyone! However, there is a charge made to members attending the monthly Sunday meeting – a £1 entrance fee. This sum, together with raffle ticket sales, helps to cover the cost of the refreshments and speakers for the afternoon.
This year we are celebrating 34 years of the Parkinson Support Group in the Hinckley and District area and are planning to organise some fund raising events during the autumn with a theme of 34. The aim is to continue to be able to offer a range of activities at no cost to the participants. Perhaps some will wish to be sponsored to walk for 34 miles over a period of time, or do 34 circuits of their garden? Others may wish to bake 34 cakes to sell, or perhaps collect 34 £1 coins? Can you think of different ideas of raising funds with the figure 34 in
mind? We are open to suggestions and you do not have to actually undertake your idea personally as the idea may appeal to someone else.
Let the Group know of any ideas you have to raise ’34-themed funds’. You can text or phone our Chairperson Janet at the number shown below, or send an email to me at robert@robertleake.com We look forward to hearing your ideas.
Our meetings continue throughout the summer on the second Sunday of each month, at 2.30 on July 9 and August 13th at the Mary Forryan Centre, Hinckley; our ‘Let’s Get Active’ exercises on Tuesdays at 3.00 at the St. Francis Centre; ‘Movement to Music’ at 2.30 and ‘Singing for Fun’ at 4.00 both on Friday afternoons at the Elmesthorpe Village Hall; plus our monthly very informal ‘drop ins’ at Dobbies at Stapleton on the third Monday of the month, (July 17, August 21) between 2.00 and 4.00 in the Restaurant Conservatory. We also have a monthly Carers Group on the third Tuesday each month at the same time as the exercise class. Nordic Walking is on certain Thursdays from the Acorn Café at Burbage Common. (Ring Peter on 01455 636776 for dates).
For further information on any of our activities please contact Janet Kavanagh on 07932615233.
So don’t let Parkinson’s dictate how you live your life, come along and join the Hinckley Group and see the benefits for yourself.
Robert A. LeakeGroby Sings has two exciting pieces of news to report this month. Firstly, tickets are on sale NOW for our concerts on:
SATURDAY 24th JUNE 7.00pm and SUNDAY 25th JUNE 3.00pm
VENUE: Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, Ratby Road, Groby LE6 0FP (known locally as BGLC or Groby College)
TICKETS - only £5 – can be bought at THE GROBY CLUB (during normal opening hours), GROBY LIBRARY (Wednesdays and Saturdays only 10.00am-12.00pm) and via CHOIR MEMBERS.
COME ALONG to a concert and support your Community Choir as our second piece of great news is that we’ve had this message from Hannah Meredith, Communities Editor, BBC Radio Leicester: ‘Groby Sings has been shortlisted as a FINALIST in the Community Group category for BBC Radio Leicester’s Make a Difference Awards 2023.
‘It's an award that goes to a group of people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within the community. We had hundreds of nominations across the eight award categories, so you should be incredibly proud of yourselves that we got to hear about your dedication and effort which is obviously highly valued by many.
‘The judges had to shortlist four finalists for each Make a Difference category and it is just wonderful news that you are one of those finalists for the Community Group award.’
There is to be an awards ceremony on Sunday, 3rd September, when the overall winner will be announced. Radio Leicester is planning to record some audio and video clips of the finalists to play in the lead up to the event so listen to our local radio and keep an eye on the Radio Leicester website for glimpses of Groby Singers sharing their passion for singing and socialising.
Meanwhile, we have many singers who are not from Groby and we welcome anyone from anywhere who’d like to sing with us on Wednesdays, term time only, at The Groby Club, Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester LE6 0DJ, which has ramps and disabled facilities.
Adult singers: 1.30-3.00pm or 7.30-9.00pm, Youth & Children’s Choir (7 years and over): 3.40-4.40pm.
All sessions include a refreshment break. Pre-school children are welcome in the afternoon in the care of their adult with a crèche area available. Groby Sings is a dementia-friendly choir and people with memory problems and their friends and carers are especially welcome to join us.
Enquiries via our website www.grobysings.org
Groby Sings is a Registered Charity no. 1180490
• Brilliant Award Winning VITAPOD Electric heated PROPAGATOR - OFFERS over £100 please (with additional accessories) from Greenhouse Sensations (view videos greenhouse sensation.co.uk) - cost well over £200 a year ago.Selling due to house move. Tel: 07825 795558 (Field Head)
• LADIES MOUNTAIN BIKE. Used just once from new due to medical condition. Maxima Special Edition Storm. Very good condition. 15 gears. £75
• Full size TABLE TENNIS TABLE. Strength Indoor Foldaway. With Net, Bats & Balls. Very Good condition.
£70
• ELECTRIC BREAD MAKER
Stainless Steel. Ambiano. Like new. Digital display with instructions. Unboxed. £20
• Russell Hobbs COFFEE MAKING
MACHINE. Stainless Steel. Good Condition. £15.
• Electric Plunge ROUTER
MACHINE for woodworking corners and grooves. Power Craft 1050 watt motor, Parallel & Template Guide complete with Router Bit set and user guide. Boxed. £25
• Exercise AIRWALKER/ CROSS TRAINER. Christopeit Sport. Works Arms & Legs. £15
• Exercise SIT UP CHAIR/ MACHINE. AB Lounge Ultra Sport folds for easy storage. Take the stress off the rest of your body whilst focusing on the stomach and side muscles. £10
• ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPLIFIER. BB Blaster BB10, 10 watt portable/ practice amp. Good condition. Ideal for beginners. £10
Tel: 0116 2870375 (Groby)
• CAR MECHANICS MAGAZINES - 1966-1967. Collectors/nostalgia. Price: £25.
Tel: 0116 287 7065 (Groby)
• FREE: CHILDREN’S
TRAMPOLINE - with safety net sides. Only one season spent outside. In good condition. suitable for up to 5 years approx.
Tel. 07713 457414 (Groby)
• Boys MOUNTAIN BIKE. ProBike Striker with front suspension; 20 inch wheels. In good condition, but not used for a few years. £50.
• Titan ELECTRIC CHAINSAW. Used twice. Really good performance for its size. £25.
• Three CAMPING/ COLLAPSIBLE CHAIRS. £15.
Tel: 0116 287 6919 (Groby)
• Wireless HEADPHONES and Transmitter.
• Dolce Gusto COFFEE MACHINE.
• Lovely country PICTURE. Offers invited.
Tel: 01530 249413 (Markfield)
• Yamaha GUITAR - £75.00
• TV GLASS TABLE - £25.00
• SWIVEL CHAIR - £25.00 All very good condition.
Tel: 0116 232 1922 (Groby)
• Two standing READING LAMPS, not much used, £15.00 each.
• CAMPING TOILET, used once, £20.00.
• ACOUSTIC GUITAR, free to good home, or donation to charity.
Tel: 01530 485799 (Markfield)
• Solid Rosewood DINING TABLE, seats 6, can extend to seat 8. Plus 6 chairs - not rosewood. Size 5’5”L x 3’3”W when not extended VGC.Can supply photo. Price: £200.00.
• Wood effect DISPLAY UNIT. Cupboards at the bottom and glass cupboards at the top. Size: 3’10 L x 1’5” W x5’11” H. Can supply photo. Price: £50.00.
Tel: 07790 734858 (Groby)
• 10 ENCYCLOPEDIA
BRITANNICA Children’s Editionvery good condition. £50.00 o.n.o.
Tel: 07504 801793 (Groby)
• SONY BRAVIA TV - 32inch, good condition. Price: £20.00
Tel. 07905558349 (Bagworth)
• KNITTING NEEDLES - FREE. Approximately 32 pairs of Mixture of steel and plastic - various sizes.
Tel: 0116 270 1825 (Glenfield)
• Phillips Hostess HEATED TROLLEY - very good condition.
Price: £10.00.
• GARDEN GREEN NETTING
- brand new, still in packaging, rotproof, 4m wide by 10m long. Price: £10.00.
Tel: 01530 245328 (Stantonunder-Bardon)
• Four-wheeled MOBILITY SCOOTER - in good condition. Price: £175.00.
Tel: 01530 249986 (Markfield)
• Black leather Rhino MOTORBIKER’S JACKET - size 40
- vgc. Price: £100 o.n.o.
• Black summer synthetic MOTORBIKER’S JACKET - size 40
- v.g.c. Price: £50.00 o.n.o.
Tel: 07587 528973 (Markfield)
• FAN / LIGHT (3 lights) in new condition. Retails around £180. Great in a conservatory. Selling only because conservatory insulating roof fitted.
Price: £75.
Tel: 07915 114630 or 01530 244493 (Markfield)
• DESK, brand new in unopened box. Price: £30.00.
Tel: 07966 253612. (Markfield)
THE SIR THOMAS White Loan Charity, which provides interest-free loans for business and education purposes, awards 16 loans totalling £182,500 in the second quarter of 2023.
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity [STWLC] has awarded its largest quarterly loan amount in over 10 years, with £171,000 to be delivered in interest-free loans to 14 Leicestershire businesses, and £11,500 awarded in interest-free education loans to support postgraduate studies.
This represents the largest business loan total approved by the Charity in a single quarter in over a decade – and is also the largest overall total (£182,500) for a quarter in over 10 years.
Among the 14 Leicestershire businesses to receive interest-free loans this quarter are an optician, landscape gardener, creative agency, make-up artist and videographer.
Meanwhile, the two education loans will help individuals to study postgraduate courses in Camera, Sound & Vision Mixing in TV production and an MSC in Economics and Finance.
Established in 1542, STWLC hosts quarterly application windows each year in which people aged over 18 and under 45 can apply for unique interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to aid local businesses, or £10,000 to support students wishing to return to postgraduate education. The Charity’s loans are interest-free for nine years, and become repayable by equal instalments after three years.
Lucy Womack, Chair of STWLC, commented: “All I can say is, wow! To have approved our largest quarterly loan amount in over a decade is incredible news for the Charity and we’re absolutely thrilled to be expanding our support to so many across Leicestershire & Rutland.
“The number of applications we received was fantastic, but it was the high quality of these applications and business plans which was most pleasing to see, and this is the reason why we were able to approve such a large allocation.
“Our offer is unique, and it sometimes sounds too good to be true, but these businesses and individuals will be seeing first-hand how valuable an interest-free loan can be for a start-up, an existing business, or when returning to university.
“If you could benefit from an interest-free business loan up to £20,000, or an education loan up to £10,000 to support with tuition and living costs, please visit our website to find out more. The worst we can say is no, but the chances are, we’ll say yes!”
Application packs are available to download upon completion of a contact form on STWLC’s website – www. stwcharity.co.uk
THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3.30PM ON MONDAY 3 JULY 2023.
AS PART OF ITS Community Fund scheme, leading building products manufacturer Forterra has contributed £1,000 to Nature’s Way Forest Kindergarten, Leicestershire’s first, and only, fully outdoors childcare setting.
Forterra -7244 - Forterra funded a new shelter for Nature’s Way Kindergarten
Located amongst the woodlands of Cattows Farm in Heather, just seven miles from Forterra’s newly renovated Desford brickworks, children are encouraged to develop confidence, investigate and learn through the natural world.
The nursery is fundraising to expand its facilities, and Forterra’s donation will assist with purchase of a wooden gazebo that will act as a sheltered area for dining and learning. The gazebo will be raised off the ground to create a clean, more hygienic eating space.
Lucy Welland, Founder of Nature’s Way Forest Kindergarten, said, “We have been working hard to develop an engaging and enjoyable site for our kindergarteners to explore, including creating an outdoor kitchen, mud play spaces and a sensory garden, and this additional gazebo will enable us to continue to provide quality, innovative childcare within Leicestershire.
“We really appreciate Forterra’s contribution to achieving our goal of ‘rewilding’ the next generation.”
Caroline Wildman, Marketing Director at Forterra said, “Nature’s Way Forest Kindergarten sounds like a brilliantly innovative programme, and we’re delighted to help with enhancing their facilities to provide children with the best experience.”
The Forterra Community Fund gives charities, clubs, groups and societies the opportunity to apply for funding or building products to be used in projects that make a positive contribution to their local community.
To apply to the fund, please visit https://www.forterra.co.uk/about-us/community/community-fund/.
RESIDENTS who need support with rising food and energy costs can apply for a slice of a new £7.2m pot.
Leicestershire County Council was been awarded the money by the Department of Work and Pensions and is urging people who are struggling to pay their bills to apply.
Eligible households can receive an average of £200 in vouchers.
This means that the council has now made £22m of wide-ranging support available to help ease cost of living pressures. Over half-term, 14,000 children across Leicestershire could also benefit from £15 school food vouchers.
The council’s support includes:
Energy efficiency grants and advice - through the council’s Warm Homes scheme
Community fridges – run by volunteers, with projects in Wigston, Coalville, Loughborough, and Hinckley, are continuing to support their local communities by providing donated food for free to anyone who needs it
Applications need to be made through a professional or support worker – or through one of the following organisations:
• Registered charities and voluntary organisations
• Schools/education settings
• Food banks
• Care organisations
• Children’s Services
• Adult Social Care
• Housing
• Revenues and Customer Support
• Public Health
• Care and NHS professionals including nurses and GPs
• District and borough councils
• Citizens’ Advice
As you shoot across the garden trying to escape the insect that’s attacking your summer cocktail, it’s unlikely you will have taken the time to identify whether it’s a wasp, a bee or a hornet. If there seem to be a lot of them around though you may need to call a professional.
Wasps have bright yellow and black stripes and are hairless. They fly swiftly and in a straight line, often in search of food or building materials for their nests. They can sting multiple times and are aggressive. If you find a wasps’ nest it is very dangerous to try to deal with it yourself and you must call a professional pest controller.
Bees exhibit a more erratic flight pattern than wasps. The furry bumble bee is distinctive and
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