Harnessing solar power at Glenfield Primary

Octogenarian Eve gets her head shaved for charity

EVE WHEELER loves to help others whenever she can, she is currently knitting baby blankets for the charity ADAPT

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Eve says “I had 2 dreams about fundraising for LOROS and at 83 decided that skydiving or long walks were not for me, so shaving my head seemed the next best thing.

A meal has been arranged at Chef & Spice on Tuesday May 30th £20 per person where part of the cost of the meal is donated to the charity. If you would like to come, please contact Sharon at sharon29bird@gmail. com, or if you would like to make a donation, visit: https://www. justgiving.com/page/evewheeler-1679338723671?utm_ term=9Bgyw9KyE

Letter

Let’s tidy Glenfield up

GLENFIELD PRIMARY School saw a large array of solar panels installed over Easter.

With energy prices soaring, this should see a huge reduction in energy costs for the school, allowing more funding to be directed to those that matter most, the pupils.

Scholars Academy Trust, who run the school, are committed to reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and this project is the first of many across the Trust.

The school is also in the process of having all its lights changed to energy saving LEDs. The use of renewable energy is also going to be taught in classes across the school to help pupils understand the importance of reducing our carbon footprint whilst also discussing the evolution of careers within the green sector.

This project will benefit multiple families across Glenfield and the wider community for years to come.

I HAVE SPENT the last 45 years trying to keep Glenfield tidy by constantly writing to the councils and picking up litter myself.

Glenfield area is a disgrace. The old trading estate is even worse. My wife and I have just spent our time early Sunday morning litter picking our local park. The litter had been deliberately strewn to all four corners of the park. There are plenty of cameras in place to catch culprits on video.

I have recently sent an email to Keep Britain Tidy Charity in the hope they may put pressure to bear on councils. This e.mail was then sent to all of the local councils.

My neighbour, Phil and I often pick rubbish up from around the area we live including the flash flood area where no council will accept responsibility. It would help if there was a campaign for residents to pick up rubbish directly in from of their homes shops and places of work.

Bryan Hempson, Glenfield