Bloomin’ Bagworth

THE 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.

Next Event is the Annual Show on 26th August

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.

Bob Austin

Demand for rental property has never been higher, whilst the risk to landlords is increasing in these uncertain times Place your property under full management with us and receive free rent guarantee and tenant eviction protection for 12 months*

We pride ourselves on our friendly yet professional approach and are pleased to be celebrating our ten year anniversary this year, Contact us and see why so many landlords recommend us

* terms apply, please see our website for full details

Service at Bardon Park Chapel

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

Diabetes timebomb: NHS to offer ‘soup and shakes’ diet

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.

Armed Forces Day Service and Parade

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.