Beware of that PIZZA!

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 1999

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South Charnwood High School

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Human Resources and Office Manager

37 HOURS PER WEEK - Full-time or term time considered (40 weeks per year)

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm four days a week and 8:00 am to 3:30pm one day a week.

South Charnwood High School

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GRADE 9 - Actual Full-Time Salary £27,858 to £30,078 per annum • Actual 40 Weeks PA Salary £24,340 to £26,866 per annum. (Pay Award Pending)

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.

You are very welcome to visit us prior to application. Please call to agree a suitable date and time to look around the school and meet our staff and pupils.

Please see the school website at www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk for an information pack and application form. Alternatively, telephone 01530 242351 or email: hcarnan@southcharnwood.org

As this job is designated as a ‘regulated activity’ an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday 27th June 2023

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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.