May 2015 herald magazine for web

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Good OFSTED report for Mercenfeld School STAFF, PUPILS and parents at Mercenfeld are celebrating following Ofsted’s recent visit, where it was judged to be “Good” in all areas. It has been 3 years since their last visit when the school was previously graded Satisfactory.

“It’s a really positive report and gives a real flavour of the opportunities and successes at our school.” reports Mr Kitchen.

“I am so proud of the hard work and dedication that my staff have shown over the last 3 years and this report really recognises that commitment.”

The report praises the school’s curriculum which is broad and exciting. It ensures pupils enjoy coming to school and are enthusiastic learners. They highlighted all of the extracurricular activities the school offers together with its well stocked trophy cabinet.

Pupils at the school are engaged and interested in learning, and are trying hard to achieve as well as they can do. They have bright stimulating classrooms with displays of their work visible all around the school. Children take great pride in their handwriting and presentation.

Parents were overwhelmingly positive about the school and the results from their survey can be found on the Parent View website by searching for Mercenfeld. More than 99% would recommend the school, higher than the inspectors had seen before at any school. One parent commented to inspectors, “I wouldn’t change anything, I am happy with everything.” A number of other parents and carers made similar comments.

Should you wish to see the full report, it is available on the school’s website www.mercenfeld. com or by searching for it on the Ofsted website.

South Charnwood staff member runs marathon for Air Ambulance charity MRS ELAINE MOULTON who is the reprographics assistant at South Charnwood High School ran the London Marathon at the end of April in aid of Air Ambulance.

Pupils at South Charnwood supported her by donating £1 each for the privilege of coming to school in non-uniform.

The colour theme of the day was yellow and the pupils raised £519 in support of this worthy cause.

Our picture below shows Mrs Moulton with four pupils dressed appropriately for the day.

MELLOW YELLOW: (left to right) Christian Carter-Ford, Mrs Moulton, Sophie Giles, Pearlene Bindra and Alex Till

Markfield Surgery and PPG news

Changes at the surgery THERE HAVE been a number of changes in the surgery recently.

Pali Gaheer has retired after over 10 years at the surgery. We send her our best wishes and thanks from all those she has supported over the years. Her role will be taken over by Gemma and Kate.

As part of our drive to raise the profile of the PPG and to offer Healthy Lifestyle information to a wider audience we are holding information sessions around the practice area. The first of these was at the Community day on May 4th at the Library. Other venues include the Thornton Carnival in July and hopefully at school fairs too.

However, our major focus is PPG promotion week which runs from Monday June 1st to Friday June 5th. We will be talking to patients at the surgery but hope to catch those who do not visit the surgery by having a stall somewhere in the village! Keep your eyes peeled! Don’t forget, if you are running an event that we could attend, please contact Rosie Woodland on 01530 244497 and she will be happy to discuss this further.

Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 16th May in the

Congregational Church Hall, Main St, Markfield

10 am to 12 noon Coffee / Tea and Biscuits Plants / Raffle Drop in your Christian Aid envelope Come and have a chat, meet friends, make friends - support a really good cause.

Thanks - Bagworth Forward Group THE MEMBERS of the Bagworth Forward Group (BFG) were very grateful for the thanks expressed to the group on Facebook and in other ways.

We are now a very small group (if you’d like to help us, please do so). We have been particularly pleased with the daffodils and other spring flowers which we have planted throughout the village. This year, the ones we planted next to the allotments and the other side of Park Lane have especially really added to the look of the village.

We also buy and maintain the vast majority of the planters placed around the village. Again, these have looked really good throughout the winter, indeed they may have been one of the best displays yet. It is coming towards the time when these winter plants will be replaced by summer ones, so that the village has colour throughout the year. All of this does cost money.

The small group of volunteers organise events to raise the money to pay for all of these things. Our wish is to help to enhance the life of the village and we do hope that we are achieving this. We recently held a session of Bingo at the Community Centre and raised £84 so thank you to all of the people who contributed to this.

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Jay Brothers Concert At Markfield Congregational Church MARKFIELD’S own Jay Brothers will be entertaining us again at Markfield Congregational Church on Friday 24th July starting at 7.00pm.

You can be sure of a wonderful evenings entertainment listening to their wide range of popular music ranging from the 50’s to the modern day.

Tickets are £5 each which includes a raffle and refreshments, tickets can be bought from Doreen Murby 01530 243977 and Angela Berry 07974 951135 - 01530 242578 or from any member of the Congregational Church.

Any profits will go to Church funds.

Our aim is to bring people together for an evening of entertainment, opening the Church to our community as well as being a place of spiritual support.

For more information ring either Angela Berry or Doreen Murby.

A Morning of Mindfulness at Earl Shilton Library ON THURSDAY 14th May, Earl Shilton Library will be hosting a ‘Morning of Mindfulness’ between 10am and 12pm.

The free event is a chance for people to find out more about looking after their health and well-being, with a particular focus on the techniques of mindfulness and relaxation.

Everyone is invited to pop in and join us for a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Free refreshments and goody bags will be provided.

There will be information stalls from organisations, including Leicester Samaritans, NHS Partnership Trust, Books on Prescription, Changing Minds and BlueBodhi Mindfulness; with professionals and volunteers on hand to answer any questions or to chat to in a confidential space.

Throughout the morning a programme of events is also taking place (with no need to book): •

10.15-10.30am - Time Out to Relax (Stress awareness & relaxation)

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10.45-11.00am - Making Friends with your mind (Introduction to mindfulness)

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11.15-11.30am - Time Out to Relax (Repeat of earlier session)

• 11.45-12.00pm - Making Friends with your mind (Repeat of earlier session) For more information please call the library on: 0116 3058392, or email: earlshiltonlibrary@leics.gov.uk, or just drop in! Everyone is welcome.

Markfield HomeMakers MARKFIELD HomeMakers meet in the Congregational Hall, Main Street, Markfield, on the second Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

Call: Brenda on 01530 242173 or Iris on 01530 242436.

May 13th ~ Games Night June 10th ~ John Martin ~ British Crime Fiction

Don’t miss the Stanton Summer Fayre!

GAIL MASSEY has asked us to mention Stanton-underBardon’s SUMMER FAYRE on SATURDAY 20th JUNE to be held in St Mary & All Saints Church, Stanton Under Bardon 2pm - 4pm.

There will be several stalls, cakes and preserves, bric -a brac, raffle, crafts, and teas and coffee will be available.

Admission is FREE.

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Talk: Murder Cases of Leicestershire & Rutland IF YOU are the kind of person who likes a good murder mystery, David Bell (a local writer who has published several books about local issues) is going to give a talk entitled: Murder Cases of Leicestershire & Rutland - from Earl Ferrers to the first ever use of DNA. The latter reference relates to the programme that has recently been on TV. The talk has been organised by the Bagworth Historical Society and will take place at Bagworth Working Men’s Club at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 9th June. It will cost non members £1 which can be paid on the door.

David Bell has visited us before and he is a very enlightening and entertaining speaker. This will be a good evening.

The history group meets at Bagworth Working Men’s Club on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. The next meeting is on the 12th May. New visitors and members are always welcome.

On a different but related theme. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18th June near Waterloo in present day Belgium. It is quite possible that at least one of the soldiers in that battle was from Bagworth. His name was William Sperry.

William Dilks from Thornton may also have been in the battle. At present, these cannot be proved conclusively but it is interesting. They were both outpatients of Chelsea Hospital (Chelsea Pensioners) in 1830 and therefore would have previously been soldiers. This year is obviously the 200th anniversary of the battle. Whether or not they were present at Waterloo it does seem right to remember such people.

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Social Dance in support of Guide Dogs JUST A REMINDER that the social dance in support of Guide Dogs will take place on Friday 8th May at 8 pm at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club.

The dancing will be to music provided by Ken’s CDs. In addition there will be a bingo session and a raffle which will have lots of prizes.

Information about the Guide Dogs charity: • Every hour another person goes blind • There are currently 180,000 blind or partially sighted people in the UK who rarely leave home alone • Guide Dogs are training around 780 guide dogs each year, but to help meet the demand for new guide dogs they desperately need to create a third more guide dog partnerships by 2020 • Half of the dogs they train are needed to replace dogs who have retired 5663 • Training a guide dog costs around £34,000 and takes around 24 months • The guide dog service receives no government funding and they rely solely on donations You may agree that this is a very worthwhile charity but are unable to attend the dance. If you wish to make a donation or buy raffle tickets, or should you require further information, please call 01530 230467.

Other social dances following the same format will take place at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club on Saturday 16th May and Saturday 20th June also starting at 8 pm.

There is also a Tea Dance at the Club every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 pm. You will receive a very warm welcome, should you wish to attend.

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Tablets and smartphones are harming children’s ability to empathise MANY CHILDREN today are struggling to read other people’s emotions, and are less empathetic than a generation ago, because they simply spend too much time using tablets and smartphones.

So says leading psychiatrist Iain McGilChrist, a former Oxford scholar.

He warns that children as young as five are less able to read facial expressions because they spend too much time with technology. And so it is that many youngsters are now displaying borderline ‘autistic’ behaviour, with teachers having to teach them how to make sense of human faces.

“People are increasingly finding it difficult to communicate at an emotional level… says McGilChrist. “In virtual environments they don’t have to interpret the subtle cues of real-life environments like when they are playing with children in the woods.” Another fact, he said, was that even in the home, families tend not to spend time talking to each other.

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WALK THIS MAY

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MARKFIELD MEN WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR ONE 100 years ago this month GEORGE HARRY SPENCE George Harry Spence was killed in action on 13th May 1915 aged 23.

MORE than 60 organised strolls, ambles and rambles will take place across Leicestershire to celebrate National Walking Month.

People are encouraged to ‘Walk this May’, get fit and enjoy the great outdoors.

It is hoped the initiative will also encourage people to consider leaving their cars at home and walk instead, wherever possible.

Pete Price, assistant director for transportation at Leicestershire County Council, said: “There are some fantastic walks to be experienced in Leicestershire’s countryside, parks and urban areas.

“Walking is a great way to stay fit and active and there are opportunities to get out and about right on our doorsteps.

“We hope people will embrace National Walking Month this May and enjoy the great outdoors.”

Walks will take place in districts and boroughs across the county including: • A walk around the QE Diamond Jubilee Wood Circuit in Heather, North West Leicestershire, on Sunday, May 17 • A six- mile ramble around Market Bosworth on Saturday, May 23 • A loop around Hallaton and Medbourne on Sunday, May 31 • A walk around Long Clawson, Melton, on Sunday, May 31 A host of walks will also take place in North West Leicestershire, Hinckley and Bosworth and Charnwood as part of the National Forest Walking Festival.

For a full list of all the organised walks taking place during Walking Month visit: www. choosehowyoumove.co.uk/ events/category/nationalwalking-month.

Information on the whereabouts of rights of way in Leicestershire is available via an online map at: www.leics.gov.uk/pathsmap.htm

He was born in Markfield in 1891, the youngest of the nine children of Matthew Edward and Eliza and was known as Harry.

His father was a baker who, for many years, ran the Coop on Main Street where the family lived.

By 1901 the family had moved next door, into the George Inn, where his father was the publican for a short time before retiring.

In 1911 George was living in Alma Villa, London Road, with his parents and one of his brothers and was a coal porter (but was out of work). In 1912 his mother died.

Soon after the war started he signed up with the Leicester Yeomanry. He was killed in action during the most significant battle for the Leicestershire Yeomanry in WW1 in that so many died. In Harry’s Squadron of 78 men only 8 men survived the battle.

The Leicester Yeomanry were holding trenches on the MeninYpres Road when there was a violent attack by the Germans. The Yeomanry had to retire but later mounted a furious attack to regain their positions. He was unmarried.

Get on your bike with a free cycling course RESIDENTS in North West Leicestershire are being offered the chance to boost their bike skills with a free adult cycling course.

From May 13, Leicestershire County Council is inviting anyone aged 16 and above to discover the county using pedal power and improve their cycling confidence.

The free course will be held at Stephenson College, Coalville, every Wednesday from 6-8pm for five weeks.

A Leicestershire County Council spokesperson said: “Our cycling courses cater for all levels, to give even the most inexperienced riders confidence at taking to the road.

“The free courses can also help you to get fit and save money by choosing to travel by bike.”

The courses are aimed at people who have never ridden a bike before, haven’t cycled since childhood or those who are looking to build their skills and confidence.

Equipment, including helmets and bicycles, will be available for loan on the day. Courses are run over five weeks, with one two-hour session each week. For more information and to book a place visit www.choosehowyoumove. co.uk/cycling-courses/ or call 0116 305 8116.

Desford and Botcheston Open Gardens ON THE weekend of June 13th and 14th Desford and Botcheston will be hosting an Open Gardens event.

There will be around 20 gardens open, divided between the two days. An added attraction on the Sunday will be a wine tasting at the vineyard in Botcheston. There will also be activities for the children to take part in, including a nature trail and a ‘Find the Birds’ hunt. There will also be plants on sale and other stall in the Church Centre.

On Sunday there will be live music at the Church centre in Desford and refreshments will be available on both days. The gardens will be open from 11.00 – 6.00 on both days and the entrance fee of £3.00 covers the whole weekend. Do come along and admire the work the gardeners have put in to make their gardens attractive.

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Love They say he married her because her aunt left her a fortune. He hotly denies it, saying that he would have married her whomever left her the fortune.

Sporting students win three gold medals

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STUDENTS from secondary schools in the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough won three gold medals in the Leicestershire & Rutland Sport Spring School Games Championships held at Loughborough.

The games showcased 15 different sporting competitions, ranging from boccia for pupils with a severe learning difficulty to indoor rowing for Year 11 pupils. The day was supported by a number of elite athletes and a workforce of volunteers and sports leaders.

With teams in all 15 competitions, Hinckley & Bosworth students won three gold and two bronze medals, plus two Spirit of the Games awards.

Gold medals were won by: Netball Year 7 Girls; Rowing Year 9 Mixed and Volleyball Key Stage 4 Girls.

The success was due to the commitment of the schools, the teachers, sports leaders and athletes, as well as the partners who work with the Hinckley & Bosworth School Sport & Physical Activity Network.

For more information on the games please visit www.lrsport.org/schoolgames CAPTION: The Hinckley & Bosworth squad.

Workshop examines best way forward for supporting domestic violence victims LEICESTERSHIRE Police and Crime Commissioner Sir Clive Loader funded a special workshop to enable voluntary organisations to share information and ideas on the provision of sexual and domestic violence support services.

The event was organised as part of Sir Clive’s commitment to support and engage the voluntary and community sector to reduce crime, particularly domestic violence which is a priority outlined in his Police and Crime Plan.

Sir Clive has made clear his intentions to improve support services for victims of sexual and domestic violence by providing practical and emotional help to aid the recovery process.

The Commissioner is currently collaborating with Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland Council to deliver a consistent standard of cope and recover services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The workshop provided an opportunity for local organisations to come together to discuss best practice and included a presentation on work taking place elsewhere in the UK to stimulate ideas and debate. Other presentations featured the work of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Domestic Violence Team in Lancashire and Safer Preston, an organisation which works with families experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse.

Commenting on the workshop, Sir Clive said: “The event provided local voluntary sexual and domestic violence support providers with an excellent opportunity to listen to one another’s experiences and to consider the lessons learnt in other areas of the country.

“The feedback from the event has been extremely positive and has demonstrated the value of shared thinking and a partnership approach to enhance the help we deliver to vulnerable victims in the future.

“Helping all victims of crime but particularly those who are vulnerable or repeatedly victimised is one of my highest priorities and this work will go some way to ensuring that we achieve the best possible outcomes for those who suffer at the hands of an abusive partner.”

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Bagworth Community Centre

The Merry Month of May

HOPEFULLY, May will be a merry month. Hopefully the weather will pick up and it will be good to be outside.

The weather has already been good enough to allow the introduction of cafe culture in Bagworth. Sit inside or, if the weather permits, outside, and it has, and enjoy your drink. Some villagers have already had this pleasure. If you have not sampled the delights of the coffee machine in the Community Centre, you should make it an urgent priority. The mocha comes very highly recommended. At present the shop is open on a Tuesday morning (9.00-12.30), a Thursday afternoon (1.30-3.30) and evening (7.008.30) and a Friday morning (9.00-12.30). Opening hours are limited by a lack of volunteers. If you could spare one or two hours your help would be gratefully appreciated. It does not need to be every week but any help that you can offer would be appreciated.

All of the usual meetings are taking place at the centre in May. A timetable is posted on the outside of the centre. There is also one inside which is accessible when the centre is open, which is often. If you would like to receive an emailed copy or prefer to talk on the phone, please contact either Austin@bagworth.freeserve.co.uk or call 01530 230429. If the phone is not answered, please leave a message with your name and number.

Bread Making Courses The first of Angela’s bread making courses took place on 11 April. The end results were very tasty. The next one is on June 14th. For further information, call Angela on 07917 357134.

Redgate volunteers are using the whole centre on Saturday 9th May. Look out for further details elsewhere in this magazine. It promises to be well worth a visit.

The monthly bingo sessions take place on the second Monday of the month, so the next one is at 7.45 pm on Monday 11th May. The Trust members are always open to suggestions as to what should take place at the centre and also any offers of help with any aspects of running the centre.

The members of the Trust are also planning a village event on Saturday 27th June. The intention is to run this from late afternoon into the evening.

It is intended to be a Barbie and Music party giving people the chance to meet and enjoy a good atmosphere. Weather permitting, tables and chairs will be set up in the car park like a street party. The plan is to provide live music. Please make a note of the date, further details nearer the time. If you could provide any ideas or help with this event please contact a member of the Trust. Hopefully, we can then make June as merry as May.

Beware dangers of button batteries PUBLIC HEALTH officials are urging people to be aware of the potential risks posed by button batteries.

The batteries, which are often found in toys and gadgets, can be extremely harmful if mistakenly swallowed.

Children are particularly at risk – for example, younger children may mistake a button battery for a sweet.

The campaign is being backed by Leicester City, Leicestershire County and Rutland County councils.

Public health consultant Jasmine Murphy, on behalf of the partners, said: “We know that these small batteries are often used to power children’s toys.

“It can be hard to recognise if a child has swallowed a button battery, but it is extremely serious, because the chemicals released by the battery can cause severe tissue damage. This can lead to severe burns, bleeding and even death.

“If you think a child may have swallowed one of these batteries, it’s important to act really quickly. Go straight to A&E for treatment.”

Button batteries are used in a wide range of toys, gadgets and other everyday objects you’ll find around the house where children could easily remove these batteries, such as remote controls, key fobs, musical books and greeting cards, flameless candles, novelty toys, watches and calculators.

Keep products with button batteries well out of reach if the battery compartment isn’t secure with a screw. Make certain that spare batteries are locked away, and used batteries are disposed of correctly.

Button cell batteries can be recycled safely at the city council’s household recycling centres, at Gypsum Close and Freemens Common, or at any of the county council’s 14 sites – see www.leics.gov.uk/recycling_household_ waste_sites for information on locations.

Local battery recycling points can also often be found at supermarkets and shops where batteries are sold.

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You’ll be glad to know that when I asked my secretary to type this sermon out for me I asked her to eliminate any thing that was dull or confusing. So in conclusion….”

The CAP Money course is now having a break until after the summer (the date for your diary is 24th September).

Charity night ub40 tribute At Markfield Community Centre Saturday 16th May 7.30pm till late Tickets £3 each includes a buffet All proceeds to Cancer Research For tickets contact: Dianne Dowell on 07748 915829 Every one welcome, great raffle prizes, so come along and enjoy a great night and help raise money for this great charity. This event is Ticket only.

The course runs for 3 weekly sessions and will give you the tools and teach you a system to help you manage your finances better.

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Places are limited, so if you (or someone you know) would like to book please contact Steph as soon as possible - it's never too early to book your place.

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POP PROFILE: Jess Glynne

JESS GLYNNE was born in Hampstead and raised in Muswell Hill, north London.

She applied for the television show The X Factor when she was 15 years old, but was rejected. Jess attended Fortismere School, where she completed her A-levels in 2008, and took various jobs at a boutique, a fitness centre and a hairdresser’s After a period spent travelling the world, Glynne worked for a music management company in her late teens and began networking with songwriters and producers, eventually honing her artistry for four years.

Glynne completed a year-long music course at an east London college, where she met her future collaborators: songwriter Jin Jin and producer Bless Beats. One of Glynne and Jin Jin’s compositions caught the attention of Jess Glynne live at Lovebox Black Butter Records, who signed Festival”

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Glynne to a publishing deal and Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 introduced her to music managers via Wikimedia Commons and lawyers. She signed a contract with Atlantic Records in August 2013, consequently leaving her job at the time in brand management for a drinks company.

During 2013, deep house producer Route 94 approached Glynne about rewriting and providing vocals for a song of his, “My Love”, which at the time contained a sample that he was prohibited from using. “My Love”, featuring Glynne, was released on DJ Annie Mac’s compilation album Annie Mac Presents in October 2013. Electronic group Clean Bandit heard “My Love” and approached Glynne to feature on their song “Rather Be”.

Released as a single in January 2014, “Rather Be” debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the third fastest-selling single and the most streamed song of 2014. The track attained number-one and top-five positions on charts across Europe and Oceania, and was a top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In February 2014, Route 94’s “My Love” was released as a single; it also debuted at number one in the UK. Both “Rather Be” and “My Love” received nominations at the BRIT Awards for Best British Single. “Rather Be” won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording and was nominated for Song of the Year at the inaugural BBC Music Awards. A second collaboration with Clean Bandit, “Real Love”, was released in November 2014 and reached number two in the UK. In February 2014, Glynne uploaded a music video onto the internet for her song “Home” (produced by Bless Beats). Her debut solo single, the Gorgon City-produced “Right Here”, was released in July 2014 and charted in several countries, including at number six in the UK. Glynne appeared at several British music festivals during mid 2014, including Bestival, Glastonbury, Lovebox, Summer Series at Somerset House, V Festival, and Wireless.She toured around the UK from October 2014, beginning in Sheffield and finishing at the Electric Brixton in London. Also during 2014, Glynne collaborated on songwriting projects with Iggy Azalea, Little Mix, M.O, Rita Ora, Rudimental, and Tinie Tempah.

Glynne’s debut album is scheduled for UK release in June/July 2015 and will feature contributions from Knox Brown, Naughty Boy, Talay Riley, Starsmith, and Switch, as well as her regular collaborators Bless Beats and Jin Jin. Glynne’s single “Hold My Hand”, her second as the sole credited lead artist, debuted at number one in the UK in late March 2015, where it spent three weeks. (Information courtesy of Wikipedia)

reflections on Auschwitz

By Evie Peake and Luke Cummings AFTER a recent visit to Auschwitz 1 and Auschwitz Birkenau, we have taken time to reflect on what we experienced and wanted to take this opportunity to ensure that the story is never forgotten. Most importantly, we want it to be remembered as a human event as the victims are often dehumanised by the numbers.

London born Stella moved to Amsterdam in the 1920’s to care for her elderly aunty. After a number of years, she met Joe Dreese, a dutch Jew who from the age of 17 worked in a Textiles factory, rising to the rank of management. They later married and had two children, Renee and Abraham. Life was good for a relatively wealthy Dreese family who lived happily in a modern apartment.

Upon the outbreak of WW2 and Germany’s invasion of Poland, Stella’s family in Britain grew increasingly worried about the safety of the Dreese’s.

Stella’s sister sent a letter asking them to return to London but a content Stella replied stating her confidence in the Dutch Army. On the 10th May 1940 the German Army invaded the Netherlands and within 7 days had control. With this came letters from Stella’s sister, but each were returned to sender. She was told by the Red Cross not to send the letters and that the Dreese family could not be helped.

Because of the German control the Jewish lives grew more and more restricted, Joe’s managerial role in the factory was given to non-Jewish Germans and he was forced to make trench coats for the German Army.

In an attempt to remove all Jews from the factory the Nazi’s labelled them ‘saboteurs’ and later Joe was pronounced missing. By the beginning of 1941 Jewish administration and Ghettos were installed. Jews were sent from Ghettos to concentration camps travelling in cattle trucks; amongst these were the Dreese family. Due to the terrible conditions Joe died during the journey. Stella, Ab and Renee were taken to Westerbork camp where they wrote to her sister pleading them to send food parcels. In 1944, Stella’s sister received a letter from the Red Cross telling her to stop sending parcels. Stella and her children were later sent to Auschwitz where they were gassed on arrival.

We wanted to share the Dreese family story in hope of the Holocaust being remembered as a human event. Because after all, the victims were human, not numbers.

LETTER: Highway verge grass cutting in Markfield YOU MAY recall reading in “The Herald” a while ago that Leicestershire County Council had written to Markfield Parish Council asking if it would be interested in taking-on the maintenance of the “urban” verges (those alongside 30/40 mph roads) in the parish.

Given the County Council was seeking to reduce its highway grass cutting to just 5 cuts per year, the Parish Council felt that would result in both the appearance and general state of the verges deteriorating.

So last summer they registered an interest in taking-on the work.

Thereafter the County Council wheels moved very slowly and it wasn’t until the second week in

March that a formal agreement arrived for the Council to consider at its April meeting.

Sadly, on reading the agreement, it became apparent the amount the County Council would pay the Parish Council to undertake the work had been substantially reduced from their original offer and thus, from the Parish’s point of view, it wasn’t financially viable.

This was not the outcome the Parish Council had hoped for and will mean the contrast between the grassed areas the Parish maintains at 14 cuts per year and the highway verges is even greater that it’s previously been.

Tony Lockley

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Grants available for summer holiday activities ORGANISERS planning to hold summer holiday activities for children in Hinckley & Bosworth may find they are eligible for financial help from the Borough Council.

Grants of up to £200 may be available from the council’s Summer Activities Fund for those community groups’ holiday schemes that meet the relevant criteria.

The schemes must: • provide new activities or extend current provision • offer activities for children aged between 5 and 11 years • demonstrate attractive provision designed to stimulate and increase take-up and sustain participation • target children and young people who live in Hinckley & Bosworth Borough • develop links to local clubs and organisations • run in a safe and fun environment Types of projects that will be considered include: sports activities, arts activities, diversionary activities, leisure activities and play activities.

Karen Mason, Sports Development Manager, said: “This is a great opportunity for not-for-profit community groups, sports clubs, village committees and many others to access a small amount of funding for holiday activities for children across the summer holidays.

“We have funded some creative and excellent projects previously including athletics camps, junior bowling, fishing, playdays, gardening clubs and a dance workshops. I urge people to be inspired and get their applications in.”

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Safeguarding (child protection) insurance and quality standards must be accounted for in any of the applications made.

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Thornton Community Centre AGM VILLAGERS OF Thornton are warmly invited to come along to the Community Centre AGM. This will take place on Thursday 21st May at 7pm.

Thornton Carnival IF YOU would like a stall at the the Thornton Carnival on Saturday July 4th, please contact Andy on 01530 469714 .

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To mark Compost Awareness Week, the Leicestershire Waste Partnership has announced a price drop for home compost bins to promote the benefits of composting.

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Advice on work for young teens PARENTS and business owners are being advised about keeping young teenagers safe in the work place as part of a week-long campaign.

During early May, officers from Leicestershire County Council visited businesses across the county to raise awareness of child employment law.

Information on applying for work permits and ensuring pupils’ do not fall behind at school because they have a job is being shared to ensure youngsters are protected.

Businesses that do not apply for work permits for all employees aged 16 and under could face a fine of up to £1,000.

A Leicestershire County Council spokeswoman said: “We know many young teenagers are keen to get a job and start earning money at the earliest opportunity, but it’s important for families and businesses to be aware of the rules of employing anyone still at school.

“Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from having a job, but there are a number of jobs out there for 13 to 16-year-olds so it’s important to check if your child is thinking of earning some extra money.

“Employers looking to take on anyone 16 and under must apply for a work permit, this not only lets us know where teens are employed across the county, but also ensures the child is covered through the business’ insurance.”

For more information on child employment rules visit www.leics.gov.uk/child_employment, email childemployment@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 305 6544.

Employment Guidelines Employers are responsible for ensuring they apply for an employment permit for children aged 13 to 16.

Children aged 16 and under are prohibited from: • Working in a cinema, theatre, disco, dance hall or night club, except in connection with a performance given entirely by children or with a performers’ licence • Selling or delivering alcohol, except in sealed containers • Delivering milk • Delivering fuel oils • Working in a commercial kitchen • Collecting or sorting refuse • Any work which is more than three metres above ground or floor level • Work involving exposure to physical, biological or chemical agents • Collecting money, selling or canvass door to door, except under adult supervision • Work involving exposure to adult material • Telephone sales; • Work involving the killing or butchery of livestock or the preparation of meat for sale • Work as an attendant or assistant in a fairground, casino or amusement arcade • The personal care of residents of any residential care home or nursing home unless under adult supervision

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A study found that drivers who drank only 25ml of water an hour more than double the number of mistakes that they make at the wheel, compared to drivers who drink 200ml an hour. In fact, the dehydrated drivers compare well with drivers who have been drinking alcohol.

The study at Loughborough University, published in Physiology & Behaviour, found that dehydration can result in impaired mental functioning, changes in mood and reduction in concentration. The errors of those who were dehydrated more than doubled, and ranged from lane drifting, late braking and touching or crossing the rumble strip or lane line.

The researchers also warn that warm weather leads to significant losses of water, and that too many drivers restrict fluids so as to avoid lavatory stops. 68 per cent of all vehicle crashes are due to driver error.

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Markfield Play Away Group Angela Berry 42 Park Avenue, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WA

Tel: Home 01530 242578 – Mobile 07971 254165 MY MANAGER Andrea Bailey will be leaving Playgroup at the end of June 2015. Many Thanks to Andrea for all that she has done during her time at Markfield PlayAway Playgroup.

I am now truly excited about having secured the services of a very able replacement in Kate Manning. Kate’s reputation in the childcare sector is very highly regarded and she is qualified to level 5. I have known Kate for a long time, in fact Kate and her brothers all came to Markfield PlayAway Playgroup and I am sure that we will work well together. Kate will be taking up the role of Manager when we return in September 2015.

It’s fun to learn at Markfield PlayAway Playgroup, where our caring experienced and qualified staff can help develop your child’s needs.

Nurturing them as individuals and helping to support a smooth transition to school.

Markfield PlayAway Playgroup has over 40 years experience of serving this community and with your support we look forward to the future and further development of our and YOUR Playgroup.

We are OFSTED inspected and approved and are rated as GOOD. We are able to take Children from 2 years of age.

We offer up to 15 hours free provision for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to your continued support, please contact me early to discuss and reserve your child’s place in our Playgroup, if your child isn’t funded then please talk to me now about the special offers that I have.

Local School Choirs to perform at Hinckley Library’s Spring Craft Fayre COME ON down to Hinckley Library’s next Craft Fayre which takes place on Saturday 16th May from 10am – 3pm.

There will be lots of fabulous stalls available with crafters selling an excellent range of original and unusual crafts including: jewellery, toys, gifts, greeting cards and homemade pickles and chutnies to name but a few. We’ll also be joined by Crazy Faces Face Painter whose fantastic glitter tattoos can be created for a bargain price.

Hinckley library will also welcome two local school choirs to perform on the day. Westfield Junior School will be singing for us from 10-10.45am and St Mary’s Primary from 1-2pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two of the best local school choirs showcase their wonderful singing!

Why not come along, browse the stalls, listen to the choirs and borrow a few books or a DVD for the weekend. This is your chance to bag that unique birthday gift or that little something extra special!

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For more information call the library on: 0116 3052500 or email: hinckleylibrary@leics.gov.uk

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In the Area final they won Best Company Report, Best Environmental, Best Innovation and a place at the County final. At the County level they won awards for both Marketing and Innovation and were voted winners overall.

They will now progress to the Regional competition later in May. The girls identified the need for a product to promote healthy eating to parents and young children during meal times. Their innovative idea was to produce a double sided placemat with nutritional guidelines to enable parents to plan well balanced meals for 4 to 10 year olds on one side and on the reverse there are fun educational activities to keep even the liveliest minds engaged. The product, called ‘Foodle’, has the strap line – Nibble then Scribble and has proved to be very popular. The team are delighted that their plan to fuel children’s imagination whilst encouraging healthy eating has been so well received. Both sides of the mat are wipe-able to cope with those inevitable messy mealtime moments and to allow for repeated interaction with the educational games.

Mrs Nicola McDermott, Business and Economics Teacher who leads the Young Enterprise programme at the school said, “It was a fantastic night which many of the parents were there to watch, and some even shed a few tears! The girls were fantastic and as always did themselves and the school proud. The skills they learn throughout the Young Enterprise competition process will prove immensely useful in life and their achievements will add value to their UCAS applications. We are all so proud of them – well done girls.”

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Dogs must be microchipped DOG owners are being reminded that their pets must be microchipped by 6 April next year (2016), or they run the risk of a £500 fine.

So to help them comply with the change in the law, the Borough Council’s Dog Warden Service will be at the Burbage Common Open Day on Sunday 10 May, enabling owners to get their dogs microchipped for just £10.

The Dog Warden will be at the open day between 10.30am and 1.30pm and no appointment is necessary.

A microchip is a small electronic device, which is the size of a grain of rice. The Dog Warden will implant it under the skin using a special gun. No anaesthetic is required and the procedure should cause no more discomfort than a standard vaccination.

Each microchip has a unique identification number, which is registered to the dog and the owner’s details are placed on a national database. This number can then be read when a scanner is passed over the chip, enabling the Dog Warden to search the national database to find the owner’s details.

The owner can then be contacted and reunited with their dog. It is important, though, to ensure that owner’s details are kept up-to-date at all times.

The Dog Warden Service is responsible for collecting stray dogs throughout the Borough and also investigating dog-related complaints such as barking dogs and some dangerous dogs.

In 2014/15 there was a 32% increase in complaints regarding dangerous dogs. Most dog owners are very responsible but they are reminded that their pets should be kept under control at all times especially when in a public place.

The Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced new powers that can be used to deal with dogs that are not being kept under control. This can result in a notice being served and if the notice is not complied with a fixed penalty of £100 can be issued.

If anyone would like to discuss the microchipping service or the Dog Warden Service in general they can do so by contacting 01455 255946.

News from Stanton Under Bardon School Box Trolls Challenge THE WHOLE school recently took part in a recycling challenge linked to the film Box Trolls.

The children spent a week collecting cartons and boxes and then designed and made their own Box Troll character.

Lots of problems were met and overcome along the way and some the winning designs are shown right.

World Book Day ONCE again the whole school rose to the occasion and dressed up as their favourite book character and a whole day was spent focused on thinking, talking and writing about our favourite books and characters.

A highlight of the day was family and friends of Stanton School joining the children for an afternoon of shared reading. A school story competition was also run and won by Imogen Coller ... watch this space for this very talented author.

Comic Relief The children were very busy again raising money for this worthy cause and our thanks go to all of the people who contributed to this day.

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Garden Pea - ‘Lord Leicester’ An old variety, only recently rescued from near extinction, is said to have good flavour. Perhaps we should be locally patriotic and grow it when it becomes available!

Fuchsia - ‘Pink Fizz’ A newish one, offered by Thompson & Morgan.

Of the so-called ‘climbing’ variety, i.e. up to about 5 feet. Claimed to beat existing varieties on flower power.

Small Daffodil - ‘Tete a Tete’ If, last Autumn, anyone followed my suggestion of planting 50 of these in a large container (probably in two layers), they will have had a good show for several weeks, and still continuing. In the garden generally, clumps of bulbs in one variety, rather than mixed, is the way to go.

Potatoes in pots If you have no allotment, and you don’t wish to use garden space for spuds, you may still get the pleasure of picking a few earlies, just an hour or so before Sunday lunch, by growing in containers of all types. It’s not cheap, as a fair amount of compost is required. Two potatoes to a 10 litre pot is about right. Whilst proper seed potatoes are essential for growing in the ground, no harm done by pinching a few from the supermarket pack!

You could use old compost but feeding required.

Tomatoes and Runner Beans Time to be considering sowing seeds of both.

Tomatoes now (probably already) and beans up

until mid-May. Both in pots, with protection. If you do not have your own favourite varieties or wish to try a change - I suggest ‘Sungold’ as a vert sweet, small tomato. It ripens orange, not red. Otherwise, ‘Gardener’s Delight’ is good. I have yet to try ‘Sweet Aperitif ’, said to be very sweet. Another to try is ‘Red Alert’. This is a bush type - that is, no side shoots to pinch out.

With runner beans, I prefer the white flowered types, as they suffer less bird damage to the flowers. Two to try are ‘Stardust’ and ‘White Lady’. Both have tender, stringless beans. With all home-grown vegetables, and particularly runner and broad beans, pick young.

Beautiful foliage plants In a recent article, I spoke of beautiful shrub called ‘Lomatia’. Now for a very lovely halfhardy annual. This is the crimson form of

the true castor-oil plant - Ricinus Communis ‘Carmencita’. Grown from seed (about £3 for 6), it is magnificent as a foliage plant. It grows to 3 or 4 feet. As a matter of interest, the false castor-oil plant is the popular foliage shrub, Fatsia Japonica.

Beetroot To most of us, a beetroot is, well, just a beetroot.

Magenta coloured and lovely cooked either plainly or pickled. Other colours are available, and some are striped. What I didn’t know until I read an article recently is that the nutritional value varies between varieties. By far the best is apparently ‘Detroit Dark Red’ - but possibly not too easy to find seed.

Gunnera Plants that even non-gardeners will know! This being the huge Gunnera Manicata - an umbrella and sunshade in one. Gunnera Tinctoria is also big, but less so. Both hail from hot parts of South America so need care in cultivation. Plant initially in late Spring/early Summer. As the leaves wither in Autumn, they are bent back over the roots to give Winter protection. In the early years at least, more protection in the form of compost or soil will be needed. They need plenty of moisture in the growing season. I have seen them growing in large containers, although this restricts growth and needs extra protection in Winter. There are several low-growing species on offer of which some are quite hardy, coming from places like the Falklands.

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Free bumper cycling event to take place in Hinckley A ‘BIG Family Bike Ride’ will be held in Hinckley this summer to celebrate improvements to the area’s cycle network.

Mother-in-law Young man asked to describe his mother-in-law: “Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking.”

Organised by Leicestershire County Council, the free bumper event will be held on Sunday, June 28 at Green Towers on Richmond Road.

It will feature accompanied group bikes rides, treasure trails with the chance to win a signed jersey from Olympic gold medallist, Dani King and bike check-ups from Dr Bike.

There will also be stunt shows by pro BMX freestyler Keelan Phillips, Stylebicycle and eight Guinness World Record holders, 3SIXTY, as well as a bike obstacle course and more.

More information is available at choosehowyoumove.co.uk/ bigfamilybikeride For more on the improvements being made to the highways network in and around Hinckley visit: www.leics.gov.uk/hinckley_ area_project

Ibstock Historical Society Appeal

Can YOU help supply information for this local history book?

THE IBSTOCK Historical Society are producing a book of stories of local people, both men and women, who served their country during the Great War. We’d like to hear from anyone who knows of any ancestors or former neighbours that were born, lived or worked in Bagworth, Congerstone, Ellistown (including Battram and Battleflats), Heather, Ibstock, Nailstone, Newton Burgoland, Normanton-le-Heather, Odstone, Snarestone or Swepstone.

Although the link between all the people will be their service in aid of their country during the Great War, we’re after the stories of their life after the war - where they lived or worked, their families, sporting/social interests, was their health affected by the war, did they serve in again in WW2 in the Home Guard or ARP? Proceeds from the sale of the book will be split between the Royal British Legion and the Historical Society.

Anyone that served their country during the War can be included, teh most obvious would be the soldiers in the trenches or pilots in the air but we are also including Land Girls, Red Cross nurses, Military Police and a variety of men with the ASC or Royal Engineers tasked with keeping the country fed and moving. We can be contacted on email at ibstocklives@yahoo.co.uk, on 07530 441346 or we attend the weekly Community mornings held on Saturday mornings (except the first Saturday in each month) between 10 and 12 at the Palace on the High Street in Ibstock.’

Could I also get a mention included for our History Days in May, either as a seperate insertion or appendied to the plea above.

‘The Ibstock Historical Society annual History Days are being held in May and would like to invite you to attend either day. Friday 15th May is in the Old Hall at the front of the Ibstock Community College on Central Avenue. Saturday 16th May will have even more on display at the Palace Community Centre on High Street. Entrance is free for both days although donations are being collected for the Ibstock British Legion branch. Both halls will open from 10am until 3pm and refreshments will be available.

2015 marks the anniversary of both 1915 and 1945 and we have arrange of displays from Pigeons used for messaging in the WW1 trenches to The Billet newspaper that kept local soldiers informed of home life while serving away in WW2. We’re being joined by a number of neighbouring Socities, Museums, Model clubs and private collectors all of which are donating their time free of charge.

Ian Vickers, Ibstock Historical Society Ratby’s Annual Show RATBY extends a warm invitation to everyone interested in supporting a traditional village show, and having a bit of fun too, to come along with your entry on Saturday 8th August 2pm to our popular venue, Ratby Sports Club, Desford Lane.

Show schedules are freely available from Ratby Post Office and the library, both of which are on Main Street. In the schedule you will find a variety of classes to enter, some traditional, some new, and definitely something for everyone. We look forward to your company and to your support. Thank you.

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Hassle-free way to switch energy suppliers A NEW scheme aimed at providing residents and businesses in Hinckley & Bosworth with a hasslefree way of switching energy suppliers has now been launched.

The Hinckley & Bosworth Energy Switching Scheme has been organised by the Borough Council in conjunction with iChoosr* and works by bringing together a number of people who want to switch providers into one ‘auction’.

Energy providers then bid for their business by offering the best available prices. The more people who join the collective scheme, the better a deal everybody gets. On average the council expects residents to save up to £180 a year by switching energy suppliers through this scheme. The £180 figure is based on previous auctions.

How does the scheme work?

Residents can sign up free, with no obligation, to say they are interested in switching suppliers to save money. Businesses currently on a domestic tariff are also eligible to sign up. The more people who sign up, the better deal everyone

gets. Anyone can sign up until 18 May 2015.

On 19 May, iChoosr (the company which has been selected to facilitate the switching process) will run an auction asking energy suppliers to bid for the collective business of everyone who signs up.

After 19 May, iChoosr will contact everyone who has signed up individually with an offer of an energy tariff based on their usage.

This will outline how much they will save by switching to the winning energy provider. Residents then choose whether or not to sign up to the new supplier.

There is no obligation to change if residents choose not to, but they have a few weeks to accept the offer. They will then be contacted by the new supplier to arrange switching.

The scheme will take care of the switching process and there will be no interruption of the gas and electricity supply at any time.

Even those on a pre-payment meter can sign up to the scheme, provided they are not in more than £500 of debt to their current supplier.

To register interest go to the council website at www. hinckley-bosworth.gov. uk/switchandsave. This will automatically link to the iChoosr registration page.

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Health’s Got Talent aims to get kids thinking healthily YOUNGSTERS from local primary schools are invited to take part in a competition which could win them studio recording time with 8 year old local celebrity Lil T.

ATTENTION! Calling all Primary School Children

Following the success of ‘Staying Healthy is the Way to Go’, produced by Lil T with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, the Trust has launched a new songwriting competition ‘Health’s Got Talent’. Youngsters aged 4-11 are invited to put pen to paper and get drafting the latest health rap or song, to help raise awareness of how kids can do small things to be healthy.

The winning song will feature on the Trust’s www.healthforkids.co.uk website for primary school children.

The competition launch coincides with the ninth series of Britain’s Got Talent returning to UK screens this month.

Margaret Clarke, Lead School Nurse for LPT at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, said: “We want kids to get as creative as possible to come up with their health-inspired songs. The competition is about getting kids to start thinking about how they can be healthier and encourage their peers to stay healthy.

They can work on their own, with their friends or as a school. They can send us just the words, a recording of the song or a video of themselves performing the song. Mums and Dads can get involved and nominated their youngster to take part. ” Entries can be submitted on the Healthforkids website via https://www. healthforkids.co.uk/staying-healthy/enter-the-competition/ The closing date for entries is Friday May 29, 2015. Entrants will have just over a month to get creative and come up with their healthy songs.

To get some inspiration, youngsters can go to the health for kids website and watch Lil T’s music video https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/stayinghealthy/the-way-to-go/ produced in partnership with LPT. Lil T is a local resident to Beaumont Leys. He has a passion for singing and performing and has performed at local festivals and schools to raise awareness of being healthy to other children. Lil T will be helping a panel from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust to judge the winning entry alongside managers from the Trust.

Lil T wanted to give the following advice for young people thinking about taking part, “I am so excited about this competition. It will be lots of fun and it will get kids thinking about how they can be healthy. Good luck to everyone that takes part - I can’t wait to meet the winner.”

Parents can get involved too by nominating their child to take part in the competition.

Margaret added, “This is an innovative way of getting kids to be creative, have some fun and learn at an early age good healthy habits to take on into their teenage years and beyond. We are really excited about the competition and having Lil T on board. We are looking forward to seeing all the entries.”

The winner will get to spend one hour in a recording studio with Lil T creating their song or rap. The song will feature on the healthforkids.co.uk website.

For more information on terms and conditions and how to enter log onto www.healthforkids.co.uk.

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Christian Aid Week 2015 Street Collection in Markfield 10th May – 16th May 2015 The Christian Aid envelopes will be delivered this year between 10th and 16th May. We are unable to return to each household to collect the envelopes but we kindly ask those who would like to contribute to return the envelope, with donation enclosed, to any of the addresses listed on the paper which will be attached to the envelope.

If you are a UK taxpayer remember to Gift Aid your donation - Christian Aid can receive 25p back from the government for every £1 you contribute, at no extra cost to you. Just fill in your name, house number and post code on the form attached to the envelope and place it in the envelope with your donation.

And / Or Drop in to the Christian Aid Coffee Morning on Saturday 16th May at the Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield, 10am to 12 noon. Thank you all for your generosity.

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Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation launches range of guided Wellbeing Walks with Youth Shelter THE SHUTTLEWOOD Clarke Foundation, Markfield, has launched an exciting new range of guided wellbeing walks to promote healthy living and provide educational opportunities in its beautiful Charnwood Forest location, welcoming a group from the Falcon Centre, part of Youth Shelter, Loughborough.

The Foundation, who provide support, care and friendship wellbeing services for 12,000 local people each year who are, or may become, isolated will be providing the weekly walk at 1330hrs on Tuesdays starting at Ulverscroft Grange. The FREE walks are guided by the Foundations enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who will highlight local unique flora and fauna’.

Alan Norman, Chief Executive, commented ‘The Foundation is always looking to expand the range of wellbeing charitable services we can offer local people and we are delighted to be able to offer people guided access to the great outdoors. These gentle walks, which will run throughout the year will suit all ages and abilities and allow visitors to see, and benefit from, the seasonal changes in our local environment. We are extremely grateful for Youth Shelter supporting the launch of our walk, and for having the opportunity to work in partnership with a local charity’.

Debra Williams, from Youth Shelter, said ‘This was the first time I had visited the Foundation and its views and landscape are absolutely stunning. Our guide for the walk, Martin, was incredibly informative and made the walk interesting, pointing out wildlife and plants that I would not otherwise have been aware of and making the walk extremely enjoyable – we had a lovely afternoon out in the countryside’.

For more information on the walk, or to book a FREE place, please contact the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation on 01530 244914 or hello@shuttlewood-clarke.org

A PIONEERING project to reduce the risk of older people suffering death and injury from falls is making a real impact.

Around 300 people have avoided hospital and received care and support closer to home, thanks to the Better Care Fund’s new falls service.

It’s part of Leicestershire’s £38m Better Care Fund (BCF) programme, led by the county council and a range of NHS partners, to provide better care, closer to home.

Around 60,000 older people are injured in falls each year, most commonly from hip fracture.

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Examples of people who have of months. On hearing that the man benefited include: hadn’t seen his GP since suffering • Elsie from Market Bosworth falls, the paramedics contacted who had fallen 12 times in a year and nurses from the falls service, dislocated her shoulder, before she who visited within one hour. The An opportunity relax, find peace 'reflect' o went to ato falls workshop.

Sheand hasn’t nurses reviewed his medication With creative suggestions reading, thinking an fallen since and her for confidence has and provided additional support, increased, due to daily exercises and Congregational Church H enabling him to remain at home. a falls alarm.

A county council spokesman said: Thursdays 28th May, 2 • Bob from Hinckley had “The new falls service is making a Come fortimes as long as you wish and leave fallen nine before attending massive difference to older people – Refreshments available. All are a workshop. He now has daily helping them to remain healthy and exercises Further and hisinformation: walking Rosemary has confident and avoid having to go to improved. hospital.

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300 helped by falls project Treating injuries caused by falls costs the NHS on average £28,000 per person and for many the personal cost is even greater.

BCF has funded the redesign of the Leicestershire falls service, in which 118 trained paramedics now assess people who have suffered a fall to determine whether communitybased care is a better option than admitting them to hospital.

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STANTON UNDER BARDON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes

THE FOLLOWING items were among the topics discussed at the meeting of Stanton under Bardon Parish Council on 3rd March 2015 (the latest available minutes):

Thanks were given to Jo who has served over 10 years as clerk to the Parish Council.

• COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT A letter had been received form a parishioner regarding speeding through the village. Various different ideas were discussed including, speeding lights, speed cameras and flash cameras.

Clerk to write to David and Mrs Sprason to see what support can be offered regarding training and possible loan of equipment.

• BOROUGH COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Affordable Housing: Matthew Lay told the Councillors about the number of affordable houses which were being built by both developments in the village.

Matthew was concerned that the affordable houses were not being taken up by local people who would be able to benefit before it was too late. Matthew wanted to raise the awareness and to identify any locals who would benefit. No one on the David Wilson site is local.

The dropped kerbs had been installed and resurfacing had been done, which was better but not completely acceptable.

Houses and Bungalows had defects which were common to the defects of those built in Markfield at the same time. Councillor will take these up with the Council to rectify defects.

Scams: Matthew Lay advised about scams which are currently taking place: One involved signing up with an organisation to stop nuisance calls for a fee.

The councillor asked that raise the profile of these and report to Trading Standards.

Both Councillors gave their thanks to Jo.

• COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Noticeboard outside The Plough. It was said that this is an awful board which is difficult to put things up. The meeting was informed that the intention was to purchase a new board to put outside the village hall when it’s complete.

Jane informed the parish council that she will not be submitting an application and standing for re election. Jane had completed 15 years as a parish councillor.

• CLERK’S REPORT Mary had visited the School who were trying to raise money for a defibrillator. The children were trying to raise £500. There would still be a shortfall. Parish Council will support the school in this, however would not want to take responsibility. A suggestion was made that the school approach the builders to see if they would be prepared to make a contribution.

• PARISH PROPERTIES S106 Funding Mary suggested a footpath around the recreation ground to enable those with pushchairs and anyone with mobility problems to be able to access the facility. Following discussion it was agreed that some quotes be obtained.

Village Trustees report Awaiting new village hall to be completed. There is a significant amount of administration to do to gain a licence. Trustees had sought information and advice regarding a licence for the premises/sale of alcohol. A gaming licence would also be needed if there was to be bingo played on the site.

With regard to promotion and advertising of premises, internet and social media will be used. It was agreed to make full use of the cheapest and most effective options.

A daytime and evening Opening Event was being considered, with possibly music provided by a local group, Morris Dancers, Desford Band. An elder or group of elders may do the opening. To be on next council agenda for discussion.

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Sytner Group Project Day at Redgates Farm ON 29TH APRIL , Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield, hosted 16 staff from The SYTNER Group, who had come to work at the sanctuary for the day.

The day was kindly organised by the charity Leicestershire Cares, which arranges for local companies to work for charities, schools and community/social clubs in our county. It is an excellent scheme and we would definitely recommend it.

Our Sytner friends had arrived by 9am and were split into two teams to make the day into a competition: the ‘Black Team’ led by Redgate animal carer Paul Collins and trustee Jane Trevarthen, and the Red Team led by Redgate animal carer Hayley Matts and trustee Mick Hanna.

Everyone worked hard all day. In the morning, the teams repaired and painted paddock fencing – an endless task, a bit like painting the Forth Bridge! After a very sociable shared lunch, provided by Sytner, the main job of the day was designing and installing enrichment activities for the pigs and goats – hills made of enormous old tractor tyres and logs. The animals will love to climb and chew these, and also use them as giant scratching posts and back-rubs! With the soil that had to be dug out to secure the tyres into the ground, we then had the natural materials for making a mud wallow for the pigs too. Redgate residents will benefit greatly from Sytner’s work – do come along and see the new additions!

After the building work, our hard-working visitors then used their last hour with us to feed and groom the animals and to pat them all (except Norman the bull, who is rather large!).

Mastiff ‘Rory’, a former Redgate resident, now happily re-homed, came back to the sanctuary for the day to keep his eye on the activities and to make sure no-one was slacking!

The staff and trustees of Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary would like to thank both the Sytner Group and Leicestershire Cares for their support and the excellent planning (and for treating us all to lunch and do-nuts!).

Special thanks for the day should go to Katharine Lightbown of Leicestershire Cares, and Francesca Summers of the Sytner Group. We are looking forward to welcoming our next group of volunteers – Gateley Solicitors – who are coming to the sanctuary on 17th May to tidy up the gardens and plant up lots of hanging baskets, both to give colour and scent and also to feed butterflies and bees.

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Visit Bardon Park Chapel! www.bardonchapel.co.uk Family Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10.30am.

Our gatherings are fairly informal. Everyone most welcome.

The Monthly Praise Meeting (1st Saturday in each month, except August and January) is at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, testimonies and uplifting messages. Light refreshments afterwards in the school room.

Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A 511), Bardon Road (A 511) and Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicesterbound (eastbound) carriageway of the A 511 road, and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres. There is a large car park at the back.

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WE WERE wonderfully entertained at our April Meeting by Alan Mason from Lincolnshire.

He has had many years’ experience working as head gardener firstly at large country houses including Hareward House and then creating gardens all over Europe. He became more widely known as the voice of television gardening for Yorkshire TV and then for Channel 4. His talk was full of funny stories mixed with slides and information about some of the great gardens overseas. This was a fine beginning to our new season.

We have two events in June. Our speaker will be Richard Woods from ‘Lilies and Chillies’ who will be talking about poisons in the garden. I don’t think we always realise that some of the plants we love can be poisonous and need to be treated with care, especially when handling them without gloves. Visitors like Richard are especially popular because they bring plants for us to buy and, like all gardeners I know, our members cannot resist a new plant or two.

Our second event is a visit to Norwell Gardens near Newark. There is an excellent nursery there, managed by one of our previous speakers, and our visit will also coincide with the village of Norwell’s Open Gardens Weekend.

This trip is on the last Sunday of the month.

Our celebrity speaker this October is the wellknown garden designer and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw. We are very Chris Beardshaw privileged to welcome such a prestigious guest. We are again extending an invitation to members of other gardening clubs and the wider public to come to Newtown Linford and hear him speak. He will be here on Tuesday 27th October. Tickets for this event are £10 and are now available and can be ordered from the secretary, by phone, letter or e-mail. We expect this occasion to be oversubscribed and so we urge those of you who are interested to act promptly. It should be a splendid evening.

We have welcomed a large number of new members this year and will be pleased if others want to join us. If you are interested in our activities just contact the secretary (tel. 242452 or e-mail 01530242452@talktalk.net) , or come to one of our meetings to see how you like it before making a commitment (£2 for visitors). Alternatively give us a ring and ask for a copy of our programme for the coming year and we will be pleased to send one to you.

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On what security cameras in church will tell you From The Rectory St. James the Least My dear Nephew Darren Much against my better judgement, after a recent series of small thefts, we have installed security cameras here at St. James the Least. At least the suggestion for trip wires that opened the gate to Mrs Poppleroy’s garden next door, thereby setting loose her deranged Pekingese, were narrowly defeated – though I had to use my casting vote.

So now we have a complete record of everything that goes on when no one is about. It makes such interesting viewing that I have cancelled my television licence and spend every evening watching the antics of my parishioners. I wonder if there is some niche television channel which would be interested; it could help the tower restoration fund no end.

Miss Margison seems to imagine she is now part of some theatrical performance every time she cleans the church; her body language as she wields a feather duster is of operatic proportions, as is her final bow to the cameras as she leaves.

I have at last found the several hiding places where Mr Prentice secretes his bottle of whisky every week when he comes to wind the tower clock.

Colonel Wainwright, who served for some time in the security services, is now worried that pictures of him cleaning the brass will be circulated in Russia. He fails to appreciate that his disguise as a French onion seller, with striped jersey, beret and waxed moustache does tend to make his presence rather more interesting than he imagines – to us, if not to the KGB. The flower arrangers seem to imagine that we are recording sound as well as pictures and so whenever they are in church together, all gossip is written down and passed round by hand as they work in total silence. So far, they have remembered to take their pieces of paper home with them.

One slip and I shall probably learn more about my parishioners in five minutes than I have done in the last five years.

The cameras have also solved the mystery of who has been pilfering the items - and even the nest where they have hidden it. If only I could teach the magpies to extract money from pockets and place it on the collection plate.

Your loving uncle,

Eustace

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Atkins Gallery focuses on local art and artists THE Gallery at Hinckley’s Atkins Building is now under new management, with the new team focused on using the space for displaying local and regional art.

The layout and price structure of the Gallery has been revised to make it more accessible for individual artists and groups, while at the same time making it suitable for use as a performance space.

The Gallery Cabinets are also available for exhibiting smaller scale art and craft items such as ceramics, jewellery, prints and greeting cards, while the Reception Gallery is a free space for local artists and community groups.

What’s on in the Atkins Gallery?

From 13 May to 2 June - Christina Lauder Fellowship Prize collection A collection of award-winning children’s portraits including a Baby of the Year portrait from local photographer Christina Lauder.

• From 8 June to 20 June - North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Student Show Following on from the successful NWHC 2015 staff show entitled “Finding Time”, this student exhibition will feature a wide variety of 2D, 3D and digital art and design from local up-and-coming talent.

• From 25 June - Hinckley Business Market 2015 An annual event being held across Atkins Building with local business exhibitions, seminars, workshops, social media interaction. Those interested in exhibiting, sponsoring or attending the events please contact the organisers at events@konnect2grow.co.uk

•10 July to 2 August - Themed Series Open Exhibitions The first exhibition in a series of themed open exhibitions open to all. The theme is Summer Holiday encompassing everything from trips home and away, sitting in the garden to any activities or memories evoked by this time of year with all mediums welcome. The entry fee is £12 for up to three items with piece submission dates from 1 to 3 July.

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I WOULD like to offer thanks to the kind lady and her daughter who offered aid to myself and my two dogs, after I had collapsed near the Groby Community College and Woodbank Road in Groby.

I have little memory of the incident but know that I awoke to find myself outside my home later that evening in a Ambulance.

I believe that this lady took me home to Fern Crescent in Groby after calling for assistance. My dogs were there and were cared for and fed by my neighbour, to whom thanks were also due, and given.

By the way , I am a diabetic and my appearance when I collapse having a hypo, is very similar to that of a drunk, and can be especially difficult for ladies alone to attend.

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News from Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area

Be part of your county’s fascinating and diverse history

Your support will help the work that we do LEICESTERSHIRE Victoria County History Trust trains and supports volunteer researchers, carries out educational work with local schools and community groups and aims to produce a multi volume reference history of Leicestershire for the national Victoria County History series.

Holy Week Prayer Breakfasts During Holy Week, around 10 of us met at 8.30am each morning at one of our homes for a time of reflection and prayer, leading up to Good Friday. This was followed by a lovely breakfast and enjoyable time of friendship and fellowship together, before the work commitments of the day.

Easter Sunday Ruth helped to convey the Easter message at our Easter Sunday Celebration service assisted by the Cross Hills puppets, based on the theme of ‘Hope and Love’.

The cross was again decorated with colourful fresh flowers and put outside the church as a symbol of the joy of the resurrection of Jesus on that special day over 2,000 years ago. We have received a number of kind comments this year saying how nice the cross looked and we are especially grateful to the gentleman who very kindly and unexpectedly gave us a donation towards the cost as he said it had been such a pleasure to him to see it each time he passed by.

‘Good Neighbours’ Study Course The presence of so many religions and beliefs in our society today is something we can no longer ignore, and we in the church have a special responsibility to consider our response.

In the course (produced by the Baptist Interfaith Network, Joppa Group) that we have been following since February we have been exploring what it means to be ‘good neighbours’ in our society.

Christ calls us, as his followers, to share his love and grace with everyone, whatever their background or beliefs.

It may not be easy getting to know people whose traditions and beliefs are very different from our own but separation can lead to misunderstanding and a lack of trust or respect for each other,

which is not healthy for local communities.

The St Philips Centre, Leicester is a church initiated charity that works to advance interfaith relations, promoting understanding and engagement between the many different communities that make up Leicester and they enjoy the goodwill of all the faiths represented in Leicester.

They run ‘A Taste of Faith’ sessions as an introduction to other faiths and the first of these that we have decided to look at is Islam. Mr Suleman Nagdi will be coming along on Tuesday 9th June to take this session and to give a short presentation and personal perspective about his faith, when we will also have the opportunity for group discussion and a question and answers forum. The session will be concluded with a shared supper, featuring dishes linked to the faith and/or its point of origin.

We are looking forward to what should be an interesting evening and we would like to invite anyone else who may be interested to come along and join us. This must be on a pre-booked basis only, particularly for catering purposes, so please contact either Pastor Garry Kelly or Glynis Straw on their numbers below before 20th May if you would like to come.

Our Church Service Information is towards the back of this magazine.

Tea and coffee are available after our services so that we can enjoy friendship and fellowship together.

Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 01455 457802/07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 01455 457802/07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557

Glynis Straw

On behalf of the Cross Hills Church family

This means that adults and children across the county gain new skills, learn about the history of Leicestershire and help build a lasting record that will inspire, inform and delight for generations to come.

Our Charnwood Roots project is a four year exploration of the rich history of Charnwood Forest and the towns and villages that surround it. http://www.charnwoodroots.org Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust (LVCHT) is undertaking the biggest ever publishing project in local history you can be a part of this by becoming a member.

Benefits of membership include…

• A quarterly e-zine with news and features, plus information on events and updating everyone on all the activities of the organisation and relevant content from around the region • Opportunities to attend local events, fund raisers, presentations and lectures (additional charges may apply) Announcements about other exciting benefits to being a member will be coming soon!

Visit the website at: http://leicestershirehistory.co.uk You will be amazed at what you will learn, for example ... Did you know that Leicestershire contains 65% of the country’s igneous rock which has been quarried since Roman times and is still much in demand for road building?

Markfield Library news AS MANY readers already know, we are a small village library next to Markfield Primary School, on Oakfield Avenue, providing a limited range of services for the local community. There is a ramp to the entrance and the library is all on one level with wide aisles.

In Markfield our Library is usually a quiet place for peaceful thoughts.

Sometimes it fills with folk meeting for a common purpose and the mood changes to sharing and understanding the ideas of others.

On the bank holiday, Monday May 4th, we had 10 different events happening in the library at the same time; some for children and others for adults; I hope it was full of interested visitors who found lots to amuse them.

LIBRARY OPENING TIMES, AT PRESENT: Monday: Closed am / 2pm - 7pm Tuesday: Closed am / 3pm - 5pm Wednesday: Closed all day Thursday: Closed am / 2pm - 5pm Friday: 10am - 12 noon / 2pm - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 1pm / Closed pm The group of volunteers hoping to take over running the library in September plan to open in the mornings and have the library open for as many hours as now.

Did you tell us which opening hours would suit you? We shall take note.

Watch out for further news of our efforts to keep open your library.

Sorry I said “You’ll Do” instead of “I Do” at our wedding.

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Local Church Services Without Walls Christian Fellowship, 135 Main St Stanton Under Bardon

Sunday 17th May 10.30am Christian Aid service and The Lord’s Supper

Sunday 10th May. Service 10am

Sunday 24th May 10.30am Morning Service

Monday 11th May. Coffee morning 10am

Sunday 31st May 10.30am Morning Service

Tuesday 12th May. Singing cafe 10am. Shepshed library.

Prayer meeting 7pm

Sunday 7th June 10.30am Clap and Praise Service led by church member, George Cornford

Friday 15th May. Singing cafe Loughborough library 10am, Coalville library 1.30pm

There is a Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service. For further details, our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section of this magazine.

Sunday 17th May. Service 10am Monday 18th May. Coffee morning 10am Tuesday 19th May. Singing cafe 10am Shepshed Library Dinner fellowship 6.30pm Friday 22nd May Singing cafe 10am Loughborough Library, Coalville Library 1.30pm Sunday 24th May Service 10am Monday 25th Coffee morning 10am Tuesday 26th May. Singing cafe 10am Shepshed library Bible study 7pm Friday 29th May Signing cafe 10am Loughborough library, Coalville library 1.30pm Sunday 31st May. Cafe 4U 4pm

Markfield Congregational Church 01530 242142 Sunday 10 May 10.15 am Sunday Club Day - Joint Service in Our Church Sunday 17 May 10 30 am United Churches Together Service in Our Church at the end of Christian Aid Week Sunday 24 May 10.15 am Morning Worship Sunday 31 May 10.15 am Morning Worship with Sunday Club in Church Hall Sunday 7 June 10,15 am Morning Worship followed by Communionn

Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield Sunday 10th May 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Afternoon Café Style Service Thursday 14th May 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 17th May 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 24th May - Pentecost 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm United Circuit Service at Huncote Methodist Church Thursday 28th May 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 31st May - Trinity Sunday 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Sunday 7th June 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield 10:15-11.30am Sunday Club for Children in the Congregational Hall on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays, term time.

All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month.

Sunday10th May 10.15 am Sunday Club Anniversary at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Rogation Service at Little Markfield Farm

Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton

Thursday 14th May 7.30 pm Ascension Day Holy Communion at St Mary’s, SuB

Sunday 10th May 10.30am Morning Service

Friday 15th May 8.00 pm “Still Friday

Sunday 17th May 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Christian Aid Service at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

St Peter’s Church, Thornton

Sunday 24th May 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service

Sunday 17th May 10.30 am Holy Communion

Thursday 28th May 6.00 pm “Reflection” at the Congregational Hall Sunday 31st May 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service Sunday 7th June 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday14th June 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Friday 19th June 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Service at the Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Thursday 25th June 6.00 pm “Reflection” at the Congregational Hall Sunday 28th June 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service

St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon

Sunday10th May 9.00 am Holy Communion

Sunday 24th May 10.30 am All Age Service Wednesday 27th May 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 31st May 10.30 am Single Communion Service Sunday 7th June 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday14th June 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 24th June 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 28th June 10.30 am All Age Service

Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 7th June 10.30 am Holy Communion

St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak

Sunday10th May 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday10th May 3.00 pm Praise Service

Thursday 14th May 7.30 pm Ascension Day Holy Communion

Sunday 17th May 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service)

Sunday 17th May 10.30 am Morning Service

Sunday 24th May 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 24th May 10.30 am “Something Different” Service

Sunday 31st May 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service at St Michael’s, Markfield

Sunday 31st May 10.30 am Single Communion Service at St Peter’s, Thornton

Sunday 7th June 6.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday 7th June 10.30 am Morning Service

Sunday14th June 3.00 pm Praise Service

Sunday14th June 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday 21st June 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service)

Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Morning Service

Sunday 28th June 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 28th June 10.30 am “Something Different” Service

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Catholic Church of St Wilfrid of York 53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am See Newsletter on the website for details of weekday Mass times, Benediction & Confessions Parish Priest: Fr David Cain: 01530 832098 www.stwilfspriest@gmail.com Parish Website: www.stwilfscoalville.blogspot.co.uk

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 2015 Markfield Masses - in the Congregational Church Hall, Main St, beside the Chinese Takeaway: • Wednesday, 15 April at 7pm (30th anniversary of first Markfield Mass in village) • Wednesday 17 June at 7pm • Wednesday 16 September at 7pm All are welcome

Hormone that proves you really do love your dog like a member of the family IF YOU HAVE ever gazed into your beloved dog’s eyes and felt that you found love there, you were right.

Now a hormone has been found that indicates that we love our pets in the same way as we love our children – and the feeling is mutual: our pets love us back in the same way.

Researchers have found that the levels of the hormone oxytocin increase in both human and canine brains when a dog is gazing at its owner.

Oxytocin is already known to play a strong part in triggering that feeling of unconditional love and protection that a parent and child enjoy.

Scientists believe that oxytocin may create a ‘neural feedback loop’ that has strengthened the bond between humans and dog for centuries.

“They became attuned to our social cues in the way that young children are. … When dogs are presented with an impossible task they quickly turn to humans to see what to do, just like children do. Wolves don’t do that, even when raised in captivity.” The study was published in the journal Science.

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MARKFIELD AND ANSTEY SLIMMERS SOME OF the members from Markfield and Anstey Slimming World group with friends took part in the Twilight Walk in Leicester on the 25th April.

Even the rain didn’t stop them completing it to raise a considerable amount of money for Leicestershire based Cancer charity LOROS. Since January the two groups have grown to 150 members and have together lost a staggering 217 stone already this year through supporting each other and following the Slimming World plan. These losses have been life changing for the members.

The group leader Estelle says: “To see my members grow in confidence, helping each other every week make decisions to improve their health forever makes me very proud.

“The ladies who did the walk with me are amazing, inspiring people and I am honoured to have them as members in my groups.”

If you would like to find out more about Slimming World or Estelle’s groups please call her on 07919 284924.

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in Markfield initiative

stalls, raffle, refreshments etc

Saturday 13th June

- 9am to 12noon Copt Oak Memorial Hall Field – LE67 9QB next to Copt Oak Pub

~ Stalls set up 8am ~ Cars £5 ~ All other vehicles £8 ~ ~ Public admission 9am ~ Entrance 50p ~ children free ~ Booking advisable @ 0116 267 4746 Ample free parking

Proceeds for St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak

An opportunity to relax, find peace and 'reflect' on our place in the world.

With creative suggestions for reading, thinking and exploring prayer.

Congregational Church Hall - 6-7pm Thursdays 28th May, 25th June Come for as long as you wish and leave when you want.

Refreshments available. All are welcome.

Further information: Rosemary (242844)

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Come and meet us to find out more about Land south of Jacqueline Road We always try to keep local communities informed as we prepare and then make our planning applications and really welcome any comments that you may have at this stage.

Taylor Wimpey is proposing to submit an outline planning application for up to 140 new homes and associated open space, on land south of Jacqueline Road, Markfield.

You are welcome to attend our public exhibition at Congregational Church Hall, 114 Main Street, Markfield, LE67 9UU 3pm – 7pm on Thursday 14th May

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Languages Wordsearch FIND THE NAMES OF THE 12 MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES in this month’s Wordsearch puzzle and you could win yourself a meal and a drink. This month we are offering a TASTY prize of: A Main Course for Two, plus A Bottle of House Wine at The FieldHead Hotel.

To go into the draw, all you have to do is find - and mark a line through - the names of the 12 most spoken languages in the world. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!).

Send your entry to: SPEAK THE LINGO, The Herald, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by Wednesday 27th May 2015. Remember to include your name and address. The first all-correct entry drawn out of the Editor’s Babel Fish will win the Meal for Two at The Field Head Hotel. Good luck!

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Last Month’s Competition Winner The winner of last month’s Wordsearch Competition was: D.A.ASKEW of Bracken Walk, Markfield.

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Go watch a movie!

LFE Film Evenings on Thursday 2 June 2015 will feature “The Theory of Everything” This is the extraordinary story of astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow student Jane Wilde. At age 21, he received an earth-shattering diagnosis. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.

Cast line-up includes Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, David Thewlis, and Emily Watson Venue: the Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE. Cost: £5.

Doors open at 7.00pm when a complimentary hot drink with biscuit will be provided. The show starts at 7.30pm.

Newbold Verdon Jazz Club ON APRIL 3RD the Jazz Club played host to Brian Carrick and the Algiers Stompers who gave us a very entertaining evening of traditional jazz.

The band had some new members, Ray Bowden on drums and Mac McDonald on banjo, together with the original members, Pete Wright on trumpet, Chas Hudson trombone and Bill Cole on a bass that is bigger than him! And of course Brian on reeds and saxophone. They played a selection of well known tunes plus some requests and were very well received by a good sized audience.

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