NOVEMBER 2012
Children find out how democracy works
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Community groups urged to apply for grants COMMUNITY groups in parishes across the Borough are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Community Initiative Fund before applications close in February.
CHILDREN and young people from 12 primary schools in Hinckley & Bosworth found out how local democracy works during a special event that was held in October. The Borough Council hosted an interactive session in the council chamber for 35 children, aged between 8 and 12 years old, as part of Local Democracy Week.
A group of youngsters take part in one of the exercises. and were given the opportunity for debate and also to vote on issues that affect them. The results will be used to help plan other work with children aged from 5 to 11 years. Along with the children were 19 teachers and support staff, who all took a work-pack away with them to use at school with the children who were unable to attend.
Grants totalling £100,000 per year are awarded to support community projects in the parished areas of the borough. These grants fund a wide variety of projects such as play areas, community buildings, new pathways, heritage trails, and sports facilities. Grants for 2013/14 will be provided on the following basis: • projects must be within a parished area of the borough • maximum of £10,000 per parish area • maximum of £10,000 per project • maximum of 50 per cent of total project costs funded • all works must be completed within the financial year • projects must demonstrate that they meet the council’s corporate aims and that they are of community benefit Applications forms, guidance notes and general information are automatically sent to parish and town councils and to community groups that have applied in the past. For further copies, or for more information, please contact the Green Spaces Team on 01455 255707 or email GreenSpaces@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Waddo’s Upbeatles are doing their bit for Thornton’s Club appeal They had the chance to talk to councillors, meet the mayor and do various exercises including a jigsaw about the different levels of democracy and an exercise to discuss what they think the perfect councillor should be like. The ideas and suggestions were very interesting and will be shared with other councillors. The children were told all about how the council operates, what voting is
Rebecca Ball, Children and Young People’s Strategic Co-ordinator, said: “It’s great that the borough embraced Local Democracy Week, capturing the voice of 5-11 year olds. It was a good way to engage this age group and inform them of what democracy is and how this impacts locally. ” At the end of the event all the children were presented with a certificate and book.
Tony Wadsworth’s upbeatles are playing at The Club in Thornton on Sat 10th November, starting at 8pm. This event is to raise awareness - and much-needed funds - for the “Save Our Club” project. Admission is £5 - pay at the door Tel Karen for more details on 01530 230631.
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This issue of The Herald is being delivered over the weekend of 10-11 November 2012 by The Herald’s team of dedicated deliverers, namely: Amy, Maureen, John, Libby, Sam, Lydia, Jordan, Ian, Ann, Gill, Janet, John, Helen, Don, Jeanie, Jenny, Lauren, Daisy, Heather, Margaret, Matthew, Alexander, Mike, Rowan, John & Sue.
It’s almost panto time again!
POOR DICK! Poor Dick Whittington! Alone in London, with not a friend in the world, and no pennies in his pocket, he seeks only some food and a warm bed for the night.
Luckily for him , he encounters Black Jack, a streetwise and canny feline, who not only sets about finding refuge for both of them in the house of Alderman Fitzwarren, but who also has big plans for Dick’s future. They encounter the Fitzwarrens’ cook - (Whose speciality dish is tripe trifle) and the Alderman’s delightful daughter, Alice, who is bound to win Dick’s heart. Adventures abound for them as the venomous vermin of London, under the leadership of the scrofulous King Rat, vie for supremacy. Misfortune dogs Dick’s steps, and, framed for a crime he did not commit, he is forced to leave the city. As he reaches Highgate Hill, the bells of London seem to ring out a prophetic message. ... that Dick will, one day, be Lord Mayor of London! He and Black Jack set sail on the SS Breaking Wind for exotic isles, but the captain is far too fond of the term, “Down the Hatch!” and the crew is little practised in the art of sailing. Danger lies ahead as the ever- vengeful rats scupper the ship, and the voyagers are cast ashore on an island where no man, (except for the Sultan!) is allowed to set foot! Will they ever get home to London? Will the prophecy of the bells come true? We invite you to come to see MTTG’s annual pantomime. It promises to be full of colour, fun and laughter, is suitable for all the family and, we sincerely hope, has appeal to all ages. As a drama group, we try to make sure that the story we are telling is well-plotted and interesting. We are almost sure that the outcome will be that good triumphs over evil.... but travelling towards that goal is an exciting journey! The show, (written and directed by Muriel Walker) will be staged at Thornton Community Centre from Monday , 14th to Saturday 19th January 2013, at 7.30 p.m. nightly, with a matinee performance on Saturday 19th at 3.00 p.m. Joining us on stage will be a Junior Chorus from the Linda Williams Academy of Dance and Drama. The Academy’s pupils have delighted our patrons in previous years and we are most fortunate to have them with us again. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW ON 01455 822148 or from The Corner Store, Thornton. We have kept our ticket prices at £5 Adults, £4 Concessions. In doing this we believe that we make an entertaining family night out affordable, and believe that we do offer excellent value for money. Tickets are already selling well, so please order yours as soon as you can. WE DO HOPE THAT YOU’LL COME TO SEE THE PANTOMIME, AND CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU IN JANUARY! (The Community Centre is all on one level, and does have access for the disabled)
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Art exhibition in Groby Work by a local artist will be on show at Groby Village Hall in November. Painter Mark Wilde has been working and teaching in the area for many years and is now clearing out his studio! He will be presenting a collection of his past work - watercolours, acrylics, pen and wash, and drawings - as well as extra frames and mounts. All work will be for sale at clearout prices. The showing is from 10am to 5pm on Sunday the 18th November, 10am to 5pm, at Groby Village Hall. For more information ring mark at 01509 673064 or email markwilde8@gmail.com
What anti-perspirant do indecisive people use? Not sure.
Air Ambulance fundraiser Although it was a disappointing turn out on Saturday 27th October for our fundraiser held at Markfield Community Centre for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance we would like to thank the stallholders and those who did attend for their support. Also, a special thank you to family and friends who gave up their time to help. The total we raised was £850. Thank you all
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Luke Jackson Charity The 2012 year end payments will take place as follows: Bagworth Community Centre: December 8th - 11am -12noon • • Thornton Community Centre: December 8th - 11am - 12noon • Stanton under Bardon: December 8th To qualify you must have been resident in the village for at least 12 months and be in receipt of a State Retirement pension. New applicants should bring the necessary proof of eligibility. A letter of consent should be brought if collecting on behalf of other people.
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The first Christmas Concert of the Season at St. Peter’s Thornton Sunday 25th November; 3.00 – 4.30pm The Friends of St Peter’s are delighted to announce that the lovely ‘NATALIE NIGHTINGALE AND FRIENDS’ are returning to St. Peter’s Church, Main Street, Thornton on Sunday 25th November, from 3pm to treat us to another one of their unique, engaging and atmospheric concerts. If you have dined at Da Vinci’s on a Thursday evening you will know what a beautiful voice Natalie has. There will also be a new singer – a tenor – coming along this time. Again, it will feature a wide range of music and thrilling young talent. The first half will be traditional, warm and cosy, then (following an interval when mulled wine and home-made cakes will be served), the second half will be rousing, loud and Christmassy! We will end on a friendly sing-song to send us all rosy-cheeked and happy out into the frosty afternoon! Another highpoint will be the participation this year of the local school choir who are currently planning the programme with Natalie. They will sing from a small but perfectly formed ‘grove’ of decorated Christmas trees. The cost per person is just £4 (including those tempting refreshments) and children under 16 are free if accompanied by an adult. So why not make an afternoon of it? Walk round our beautiful reservoir (beside which St Peter’s stands), and then join us all in St Peter’s – seated for 3pm please - for a marvellous end to your day! (There are NEW toilet and kitchen facilities in the church). All proceeds are for the maintenance of St Peter’s Church. For further information ring Peter and Kathryn Shaw on 01530 230372, or Jo Leadbetter on 01530 230 455. See you on the 25th !
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I just penned a song about a tortilla. Actually it’s more of a wrap.
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Sat 10th Nov: Tony Wadsworth’s Upbeatles + Guests Sat 17th Nov: Dirty Water Band and Mr Simon Henley As Elvis Sat 24th Nov: The Freeze - Classic To Modern Rock Covers Band Fri 30th Nov: Xmas Lights Switch On With Mulled Wine And Mince Pies and Mini Disco for the children Sat 1st Dec: Punk And Disorderly - Local Punk Band Sat 8th Dec: Redgates Animal Sanctuary Fundraising Evening Sat 15th Dec: Retro Rockets - Classic To Modern Rock Covers Band Sat 29th Dec: THORNTON’S GOT TALENT NIGHT! Prizes - Two Sections Under 16’s and 16’s And Over. Tel Karen For More Details 01530 230631 A big thank you from the club to everyone for supporting us. We Also Have Bingo Every Tuesday Evening All Welcome www.myspace.com/thorntonclub
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Fri 7th Dec: PHIL COLLINS Fri 14th Dec: MICHAEL BUBLE & ROBBIE WILLIAMS Sat 15th Dec: ABBA See ad on page 30. The Bulls Head Forest Road, Markfield T: 01530 242541 Garden & Pub Games etc. Sat 10th Nov: THE DEL SHARONS - female group - Rock & Roll covers plus other songs Bagworth Working Men’s Club, Station Road, Bagworth. Tel. 01530 230205 New members welcome. Live entertainment – last Saturday of the month Andy’s Charity Quiz £1.50 each - last Friday of the month Sequence dances Sunday Nights. £1.00 admission 8 pm Tea Dance Wednesday afternoon 2 – 4 pm. £1 admission. Winter Indoor Car Boot - 1st Sunday of every month. Next one is Sun 2nd Dec - 10am till 2pm - Tables £5 to book. Fri 16th Nov: 1940s NIGHT with girl duo ‘Our Finest Hour’ at 8pm (doors open at 7pm). Entry is £5. ASK ABOUT OUR FREE ROOM HIRE FOR THOSE SPECIAL FAMILY OCCASIONS. Groby Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Leicester Road, Groby Tel: 0116 287 1809 www.grobyclub.co.uk Fri 9th Nov: FALL GIZE Sat 10th Nov: LEE RICHARDS Friday 16th Nov: MISSI MAC Sat 17th Nov: Jane Allen Sun 18th Nov: Super Sunday ‘50’ Fri 23rd Nov: Limited Edition Sat 24th Nov: Jane George Sun 25th Nov: Super Sunday ‘50’ Friday 30th Nov: Charlie Frost Sat 1st Dec: ELECTRAX Sun 2nd Dec: Super Sunday’50’ Friday 7th Dec: AL Sat 8th Dec: Natalie Nightingale Sun 9th Dec: Super Sunday ‘50’
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A Christmas Festival – with a difference The Journey is the title given to Markfield Trinity Methodist Church’s Christmas Festival. Themed trees will depict characters from the Christmas Story and you are invited to explore the journeys of the people who were present at the first Christmas and read about the part they each had to play. Also on display will be reminders of “all things Christmas” – decorations that we use in our homes and churches. The festival will be open on Saturday, 1st December ,10.30 - 4.30 & Sunday, 2nd December, 11.30 – 4.00. Refreshments will be available throughout and bacon butties served from 10.30-1.00 on Saturday. A warm welcome is extended to all. We look forward to seeing you.
Linda Walmsley Lord’s Prayer, updated I had been teaching my three-year old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord’s Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime, she would repeat after me the lines from the prayer. Finally, she decided to go solo. I listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end of the prayer: “and lead us not into temptation,” she implored, “but deliver us some e-mail.”
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Funding in place for Markfield’s replacement Skate Park Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald It’s really good to talk about something positive and this month we can. It is excellent news that funding is now in place to build a new skate park, to replace the one that has now been taken down by the side of the Community Centre. When the first one was built nearly ten years ago, one could not have predicted the success of the facility. It has been used pretty consistently, in all weathers, since it first opened and sometimes I have been amazed at how many young people could actually use the facility, all at the same time. Undoubtedly the skate park has provided a great deal of enjoyment and positive recreation for many countless people and is a testament to those involved in the original project which included fundraising by young people themselves. Ultimately the facility has been a victim of its own success. Such consistent and heavy use in all weathers takes its toll, especially as the park was made of wood which over time requires regular and expensive maintenance . These costs have been met (largely by a mixture of grants, and Parish Council precept) since the site opened, but in the end they have continued to increase at a faster pace and a times comes, when you must question if it is feasible to continue to do so and if it is not, what do you do. This decision was made a great deal easier by the actions of the Markfield Miners’ Institute Trustees, who agreed to a request to give a very large grant to provide for a new facility. Without this donation of some £35,000 it is unlikely we could have moved as fast to make a decision to go and
source a replacement. The money which was secured from the sale of the Institute has made a reality of what many have known needed to happen at some point, or otherwise we may have had to start from scratch. The Trustees have done a really good job in spreading the proceeds of the sale around the community and doing lots of good things with the future in mind. I believe that the building of a new skate-park is very much part of a strong legacy the Institute will leave behind in Markfield and a piece of our historical association with the coal mining industry that was once a key part of the local community. Still, even with £35,000 it would not be enough on its own to build a new facility - especially one that would not require such regular maintenance and on-going revenue cost. With that in mind a small subcommittee of the Parish Council set about looking at the building of a new facility and worked alongside interested young people and the Manager and Treasurer of the Community Centre. A number of specialist firms were invited to bring
forward plans and costings and a chosen scheme was agreed with a fixed price. That fixed price left a great deal of funding still required and so grants were applied for to bridge the gap. This gap I am pleased to say was filled and so the project has been given the go ahead. So we can look forward to a new facility giving enjoyment to countless young people well into the future. Could I say well done to all who have helped with this project and made it a reality.
Police Election On a separate note, I was delivering some letters the other day for Sarah Russell who is the excellent Labour candidate for the forthcoming police and crime commissioner elections. While doing this I gave this whole election contest some real consideration and I have to confess my thoughts were not positive at what is about to happen. I have long argued for a degree of greater
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police accountability to the local communities they serve and having spent time in the United States I have been able to observe how direct democratic accountability spreads across a much wider sphere of public service than here in the UK. But this is not the USA and it is wrong to believe that you can simply transplant what happens there and think it will be effective in the UK. The first most obvious conclusion to draw is that policing in the UK has evolved in a very different way to get where it is today and this has included many highs and lows The American model can be traced back to the days of the sheriff in the cowboy films. Most local communities in the States retain a local police force (sometimes just a part time sheriff) paid out of local taxes, a county/state force again paid out of state taxes and a federal force which is of course the FBI and a range of other national enforcement agencies. It is a policing model based on their history and geographical spans both very different to the UK. My biggest frustration has always been around getting the police here, to respond to the concerns
of the local community. Yet I have for the past 5/6 years felt that the model of community policing employed by the Leicestershire force, to have been a great success. This policing model has seen local police officers and PCSO’s based here as a team in the local community and becoming part of the fabric. They have been more visible and their level of local intelligence has helped them in their job to be effective. Indeed in talking to the local police, they have been more motivated as they feel they are making a difference. It is worth noting that it did not require an elected police commissioner to make this happen, just resources. Sadly all the progress that has been made is slowly falling apart as cuts to the policing budgets take hold and priorities change. I get seriously annoyed when senior figures in the police force seek to deny that this is happening (just talk to the rank and file to see it is) but in reality politicians from all sides can see it. It will not be helped by the withdrawal of a big grant from the County Council which paid for many of our PCSO’s and has been sacrificed to artificially freeze the Council Tax but will make communities less safe. Whoever wins the contest for the election here in Leicestershire, will find the going tough with less front line staff and the threat of outsourcing to organisations like G4S, who did such a sterling job at the Olympics and left the army to pick up the pieces. Sadly we are not the Olympics and cannot rely on the army to ride to the rescue. One of the first jobs of government is to make and keep communities safe, much progress has been made and crime has been falling year on year for a while. I hope we are not about to throw this progress away.
FREE St John’s Ambulance Course on offer in Markfield Have you ever sat down and thought about learning basic first aid skills well here is the opportunity to do something about it. FREE First Aid courses are being offered at Markfield Community & Sports Centre, provided by the St. John’s Ambulance Service. The courses will last for one six hour session or two three hour sessions dependent on the number of applicants for the limited spaces available. The course takes place on 28th November and, if you are interested, you can book your place via the Centre. Places are limited so, book your place early to avoid disappointment. Ring 01530 242240.
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DECK THE HALL WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY.. Fa la la la la la la la la.” I can’t actually promise you that we will be decking any halls at out meeting... or donning any gay apparel! As for striking any harps....? What we will be doing, however, is learning how to make Christmas garlands and decorative bows. Our tradition of making Christmas garlands is a very old one. It’s certain that it was already an English tradition when it was taken to America by the early settlers in the 1600’s. In England, the garlands were used to decorate the room or the house during the Christmas season. Making Christmas garlands added to the family income after the harvesting season was over before Christmas. Selling the garlands earned a little money, which was spent in buying clothes or other household articles. Evergreen foliage was used, as were ears of corn, berries and seedpods, mosses, and dried fruits. Churches, too were traditionally decorated with such garlands thus bringing into church Nature’s winter beauty. At Cotehele House in Cornwall, a huge garland, some sixty feet long, is made each year at Christmas using tens of thousands of dried flowers grown in the estate garden. Hung in the Great Hall above the blazing log fire, it really is a thing of beauty. Cranberry and popcorn garlands are a traditional Christmas decoration in America Making them is part of their meaning. In the days leading up to Christmas, families sit around the table and string, eat, and just make time to talk to each other. In India where flower garlands have an important and traditional role in every festival, the deities are decorated with garlands made from different fragrant flowers (often jasmine) and leaves. Some temples have gardens devoted to growing flowers for the garlands, and garland-makers who dedicate themselves to the art. From Polynesia to Hawaii, garlands (lei) are given as a sign of affection or welcome. They should never be thrown away casually, Traditionally, they should be returned to the place they were gathered, or if that is not possible, they should be returned to the earth by hanging in a tree, burying, or burning. A lei represents love, and to throw one away represents throwing away the love of the giver. What nicer decoration could there be than a Christmas garland made with love? OUR SPEAKER ON THE SUBJECT WILL BE TINA BAX. The meeting will be at Thornton Community Centre at 7.30.p.m. on 8th November. Visitors are very welcome.
Muriel Walker
Christmas Craft Fayre Saturday 10th November 10.30 am to 3.30 pm Thornton Community Centre Special guest Father Christmas Crafts and gifts, raffle, tombola stall, home-made cakes, games Martin’s quiz, Parish calendar, lunches and refreshments Entrance 50p, children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult.
Offers of help, cakes, raffle and tombola prizes very welcome. Contact Kathryn 230 372 Shirley Garlick 230 422. A Friends of St Peter’s Church Event
September Dance raised £300 A Modern and Sequence Charity Dance was held at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club on 21st September. We are grateful to everyone who made the evening a success. We were able to raise £300 for Vista, the charity which helps blind and partially sighted people in Leicestershire. A cheque was presented to them for this amount.
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Markfield Open Gardens Meeting Don’t forget - the Markfield Open Gardens meeting takes place on 27th November at the Methodist Church, Main Street, Markfield at 7.30pm.
Thornton St.Peter’s Church Spot What a joy it was to welcome Bishop Tim to St Peter’s to the Morning service on October 14th - a lovely day when the first frost of the season glistened early on the fields and rooftops. It was a Benefice Service when members of all five churches joined together for a service of Holy Communion. It was an occasion too to celebrate the installation of our new air2air heating system, which Bishop Tim dedicated. His sermon was, I thought, simple yet challenging - comparing, as he did, our own lifestyle, even in these somewhat difficult times, with that of those less fortunate than ourselves. He encouraged us to be outward looking and to remember in all things, that the Church offers salvation to all in the love of God. After the service, and a cup or coffee, he answered questions put to him in an open and conversational manner, which impressed us all - and he signed our Visitors’ Book We also welcomed Borough Councillor Bill Brooks, and his wife,who presented us with a plaque to acknowledge the grant given to us by the Borough towards the heating installation. Altogether it was a memorable and uplifting occasion. And now we move on to other things. The first is the Annual Christmas Craft Fair which takes place at the Community Centre on Saturday November 10th (the day you should receive your Herald copy) from 10.30am till 3.30pm, Very soon thereafter is a concert on the afternoon of Sunday November 25th at church, when singer Natalie Nightingale comes to a return visit. This begins at 3pm - a chance for you to enjoy good music in the balmy warmth of St Peter’s.
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Stanton Events St Mary & All Saints Church Christmas Fayre on Saturday 1st December 2 - 4 p.m. Stalls, Cakes and Preserves, bric a brac Teas and coffee. Santa Claus will be in attendance.
Markfield library will be holding its ‘Yuletide Cheer’ event on Friday 14th of December.
St Mary & All Saints Church with Stanton under Bardon Singers, are holding a Christmas Concert on Friday 14th December at 7.30 p.m. Tickets on the door £4.00 including refreshments. On Monday 17th December at 7.00 p.m. Carols Round The Village Starting at the top of the village. Donations in aid of the British Red Cross. Please support this worthy cause.
Gail Massey
Attention All Tenors! Are you free on Tuesday evenings and enjoy singing? Were you a member of a choir in the past either at school, university, or as a hobby? We are seeking tenors to join our group which sings all kinds of music from the Beatles to Bach via, Elgar, Brahms, Rutter and modern composers covering Jazz, Musicals, new works, etc. If you are interested Broom Leys Choral Society meet at Whitwick Methodist Church, Hall Lane (Whitwick end) from 7pm to 9pm. Tuesday evenings. You would be made v ery welcome by this friendly group. For more information, contact Joan Tomlinson on 01455 290840 or Jill Hetherington on 01530 412374.
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Our doors will stay open all day (10am-5pm) as we are joined by Mercenfeld Primary School choir and a range of local independent retailers. Come along to sample cupcakes, buy handmade cards and jewellery or purchase some fantastic wooden toys as a stocking filler. We will also have festive crafts and refreshments available so make sure you put the date in your diary – it’s not to be missed! For more information please call Catherine Overton, Library Outreach Worker: 0116 3052500. Leicestershire libraries offer free access to books and learning resources. They also promote the value of literacy through reading, and offer informal learning opportunities for residents and community groups. Alongside books, libraries offer free use of internet ready computers and music and films for hire from as little as £1 per week. Did you know that Leicestershire has: • 54 libraries and 6 mobile libraries • Nearly 4 million library visitors • Over 400 library computers • Around 24,000 DVDs to rent • Nearly 790,000 books to borrow For more information please visit: www.leics.gov.uk/libraries
Don’t Dump It, Donate It! The build up to Christmas and the New Year is causing acute problems for Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland. Whilst their shops are doing particularly well on sales, they are running into problems with donations of saleable items and are desperately short of stock, particularly furniture and bric-a-brac but also books and clothing. “During and after the festive season, many people will be contemplating how they will make space for their presents or dispose of household furniture in order to accommodate new purchases made in the sales. Our motto is: ‘Don’t Dump It, Donate It!’ “says Peter Ralphs of the local Age UK. “All I can say is that we desperately need help from the public so that we can continue to help needy local older people through the money which is taken through our shops. All of our 23 charity shops around the two counties will gladly accept donations whilst furniture can also be collected from homes by calling 0116 2781208.”
Just lately when I go out, some bird with long legs starts following me. I think I’m being Storked.
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All the latest news from Markfield Community & Sports Centre Skate Park is being dismantled If you walk past the Centre you will notice that, much to the disappointment of our young users, the old skate park is slowly being dismantled. The working group made the decision to start dismantling work early to prevent injury as the surface continued to deteriorate and pose a danger to users. So, early on the morning of Saturday 27th October whilst the first frost of the winter was still on car windscreens a group of young volunteers began the arduous task of dismantling the old skate park. It soon became apparent that our decision to dismantle the site was the correct one as our intrepid workers soon found rotten and worn boards together with loose rusted and snapped screws and fixings, which I suppose was only to be expected after nearly ten years of constant use in all weathers. Sustained by batches of bacon butties and hot drinks, our young volunteers worked their socks off in the cold until after dark removing all the boards leaving the old structure looking a bit like the wreck of a sunken ship. Their next task is to dismantle the old metal structure that they will dispose of as scrap, the proceeds of which will go back into the project fund. I would add that the works carried out by the lads is being done under a Health and Safety Risk Assessment and our volunteers do have work based skills to do the job. Apart from villagers Palmer, Liam, Ollie and Christian other young volunteers from both Markfield and other villages came along to help out and support them. Their magnificent work has not only saved the project a lot of expense but also through the sale of the scrap metal helped out with the overall project cost. Well done to all of you and what a great example to set for both adults and other young people in the village.
Skate Park fund raising discothon Following on from the above item the good news is that with the Parish Council we are well on our way to securing the funding needed to build the new skate park. Fingers crossed we aim to start work on the new site early in the New
Year. We have succeeded in securing grants from the Big Society, Community Forum and Shires grant. With contributions from the Miner’s Welfare Trust, Markfield Community Association and other fund raising we are getting there. But unfortunately we were not successful with a couple of funding applications and this means that we still need to some more fund raising to complete the whole project. This is where YOU the residents of Markfield can follow the example of our young volunteers by either making a donation no matter how small or help us to raise funds through sponsorship events. As mentioned in previous articles, our local resident and County Councilor David Sprason had offered to raise funds by doing a 24 hour non stop DISCOTHON. This event will now take place at the Centre starting at 6pm on Saturday 8th December and finishing the following day i.e. 6pm on Sunday 9th December. David, who used to be a Night Club DJ in a previous life, intends to play vinyl records non stop for the twenty four hours. At the same time members of our Management Committee and even our young volunteers will be doing a sponsored staying awake and listening to the records “vigil”. How can you help? Well you can hunt out your favourite records, dust them down and bring them along to the Centre at any time during the event and have them played for a small donation to the fund and at the same time have a little dance perhaps the twist, jive, smooch, punk or whatever you fancy just as long as you enjoy yourselves. If you are not feeling that energetic you can always support us by sponsoring David and ourselves – every little helps. Sponsorship forms will be available at the Centre or from any of the participants.
Charity Jazz Night On Saturday 20th October our very own Jane Thompson raised £480 for DEBRA the charity that supports children and young people who suffer from the painful Butterfly Syndrome through a Jazz Night. The hall was packed with people
My mates daughter’s horse will only come out when it gets dark. It’s becoming a night mare.
13 dancing and “stomping” to the Hiss “N” Boo Jazz Band who not only played traditional jazz songs but other renditions. I have never heard a jazz version of Englebert Humperdink’s Please Release Me Let Me Go, but I have now!
Dates for Your Diary •
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Moulding Family Reunion
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18th November – Barn Dance please contact Jane Thompson
On Saturday 13th October members of the Moulding family descended on the Centre for their annual reunion.
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Family members came from not only the village but also from far and wide ranging from Scotland to the south coast of England. Ages ranged from Aunt Mary at the grand age of 93 to little Keira McGahan who is just six weeks old. Organised by Jeff, Carol and Angie Moulding the family enjoyed a good old get together as well as a great buffet and disco dancing. This years event also saw Tony Moulding celebrate his 74th Birthday.
25th Anniversary – Special Thank You Offer Reminder
Just a reminder that in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Centre we are offering free bar function hire as a BIG thank you to all our customers, users, friends and supporters. This will save you a lot of money if you want to hold a special event, family occasion or party. For further details please contact the Centre.
For booking and enquiries please contact Markfield Community and Sports Centre, Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST, ring us on 01530 242240 Visit our website at www. markfieldcommunitycentre.com to see our facilities, latest news and information about the Centre.
Christmas Toys on the Table Appeal Following the success of last year’s Leicester Mercury Christmas appeal aimed at providing Christmas presents for the most disadvantaged children in the County we are once again offering the Centre as a place where you can donate toys. We had many generous gifts last Christmas from people in the village and if you would like to bring a smile to a child’s face this Christmas Day please just pop in a new unwrapped toy into the Centre and we will make sure it is passed on to the Christmas Toys on the Table Appeal organisers.
Halloween Dance Halloween would not be the same without the now annual Halloween Line Dance party. So, on Saturday 28th October Saturday the main hall of the Centre was decorated with pumpkins, ghoulish lanterns and spooky decorations as a host of witches and little devils flew into the Centre to hold a Halloween Line Dancing Party that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended.
My shoelaces keep falling out. Why can’t they just get along?
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Latest news from Markfield WI A group of ladies from Markfield Women’s Institute enjoyed what has become an annual event when they visited London in August. The weather was once more kind to us and an easy train journey brought us to St Pancras Station where we split into the tube and taxi groups to begin our trip with a visit to the newly refurbished Kensington Palace. It was a truly wonderful experience as there are now more rooms open t the public including the Red Salon where Queen Victoria learnt she was to be Queen and the room in which she married her beloved Albert. The exhibition entitled Queen Victoria Revealed was fascinating, allowing us to see many of her and Albert’s clothes and accessories, those of her children and much more. There was also a section devoted to Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee which was presented in a very interesting way. We lunched in the new café, sitting outside in the sunshine, and then made our way to the Victoria and Albert Museum to enjoy and exhibition of ball gowns belonging to the rich and famous. Although we couldn’t see ourselves wearing such creations the cut, style and design of the dresses was amazing. Our trip was rounded off with a good meal at Carluccio’s on the station, finishing in time for a group of somewhat tired ladies to catch the train home. What shall we do next year I wonder? September saw us involved in an Antique’s Roadshow style meeting where members brought their treasures to be discussed by an expert. There were plenty of interesting objects to see and learn about. This particular member was pleased to learn of the considerable increase in value of a piece of commemorative china bought in the early days of setting up home and it now thinking that the many plates
Besides monthly meetings we organise outings on a regular basis and are always open to new ideas. Maybe you have somewhere you’d like to go, something you’d like to learn about or maybe you feel it is the time to make new friends. Come along and share your thoughts with us. We meet at the Methodist Church Schoolroom on Main St at 7.45pm on the 3rd Wed of the month. For more information please contact. Fran Johnson markfieldfran@hotmail.com or 01530 243350 Jane Barrington rjanebn@hotmail.com or 01530 243285
and mugs adorning her picture rails are certainly worth hanging on to for a while longer. In October we were delighted to welcome Phoebe Whittington, a local Markfield girl and student of Groby College. Phoebe had travelled to Tanzania with a group of young people and spent some time assisting in a variety of projects designed to help the local people. Phoebe delivered her talk with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of some lovely photographs, managed to give us all a flavour of the country and its people. Her enthusiasm shone through and it was clear that while having a wonderful time she had also been made aware of the difficulties other people have to overcome in their lives. Well done Phoebe. We are looking forward to our Birthday meal at the Village restaurant in Newtown Linford in November and in December we shall be hearing from Anne Hughes on the subject of The Twelve Days of Christmas. That concludes our programme for 2012 and after much thought and hard work we now have a programme in place for 2013 which is detailed below. Why not come along and join us on the third Wednesday of the month. You can expect a warm welcome, an interesting speaker and some lively chat over refreshments.
Markfield WI Programme 2013
Jan16th: Leicester Street Pastors Feb 20th: Phiona Richards (as seen on Kirsty’s Handmade Britain) Paper Artistry March 20th: Margaret Hudson Tiller Girls April 17th: Penny Hodgson - A skeleton in the cupboard: Family History Research May 15th: Resolutions Evening followed by a Take and Share supper June 19th: Ian Rogerson - Smile Please, Say Cheese July 17th: Birthday Supper Venue TBA Aug 21st: Margaret Rampley Corsets & Camis, Swimsuits & Smiles Sept 18th: Alison Chapman - Kilworth House Theatre Oct 16th: Mary Pepper - Romania – experiences with children and young people Nov 20th: Sarah - Floristry for Christmas Dec 18th: Jane Courtney Murder by Candlelight
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Play with your children This Christmas, the most valuable thing you can give to your children is time. Play with them. One in seven parents spend less than a hour a week playing with their own children, according to recent research. Yet playtime is a vital part of a child’s development. Children struggle to get any quality play: as many as 46 per cent of children under the age of 11 have never played outside except during school time. This means they are no longer being stimulated to be creative or to use their imagination, expert says. Parents are thought to be essential for helping their children develop their creativity – so this Christmas, make time for them.
Bagworth dates for your diary Christmas Prize Bingo The Bagworth Forward Group are holding a Christmas Prize Bingo at the Bagworth Community Centre at 7.30 pm on Monday 26th November. We give away some very good prizes so if you are feeling lucky, come along and join us. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. As usual all profits that we raise go towards enhancing the life of the village of Bagworth. We would also love to see you on Sunday 9th December at 4.30 pm at Bagworth Community Centre. We will be switching on the Christmas lights. There will be hot drinks and other refreshments as well as music with a Christmassy theme. We have made the time early so that the young people who attend will not be too late getting to bed, before school the next day. This is the only occasion when the money we raise is not ploughed back into the village. We always support a children’s charity on this event, one usually for children and/or young teenagers. We like to support local charities and we would be delighted to hear from you if you have any suitable suggestions for such worthy causes.
Charity dance for Wishes 4 Kids The next Modern and Sequence Charity Dance will take place at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club at 8 pm on Friday 23rd November. On this occasion, the charity we are supporting is ‘Wishes 4 Kids’. We feel that this is also a very worthwhile charity and we would be very grateful if you could support us. All of the profits will go to Wishes 4 Kids. Tickets cost £2.50 and can be bought on the door or can be obtained from the Club. There will also be a raffle and bingo at this event. This is always a good night which is enjoyed by everyone. There will be lots of great prizes for the raffle giving you a very good chance of winning.
Social dance There will also be a Social Dance at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club at 8pm on Saturday 15 December. Again there will be a bingo session and a raffle. The tickets for this cost £1 and can be obtained on the door. Information: 01530 230467.
If you would like to help out with the restoration of our local Church, give us a bell.
16 POLICE REPORT: September 2012 Crime Figures • 2 Burglary dwellings, Countryman Way and Jane’s Way, investigation on going • 2 Burglary other, Markfield Lane and Travelodge, all enquires completed. • 3 Thefts from, Main Street, Ashby Road, The Pinfold, number plates and fuel stolen. • 1 Theft of Motor Vehicle, Cliffe Lane. ANPR vehicles are going to be placed in villages due to the burglaries Speeding on Thornton Lane, Previously resolved, the Parish Council would pay £150.00 for the installation of a metal post. The police were still undertaking speed checks and confirmation of the precise location was awaited. Mr Sprason stated the County Council were working towards taking enforcement against HGV’s using restricted routes in partnership with the local police. Car Sales on A50 at the Field Head Roundabout – The car sales seemed to have stopped for the moment. Mr Sprason reported that he would be attending a meeting with Leics Chief Constable Simon Cole to discuss the future of Community Policing. Mr Lay asked him to pass on Markfield Parish Council’s
concerns about the reduced police attendance around the village as two local beat team PSCO’s had left and not been replaced to date. Local History Group – Proposal to erect a War Memorial in Markfield on the grass verge at the top of Neville Drive: The clerk had notified Mr I Grierson, Highways Team Manager, Leicestershire County Council that the Parish Council wished to apply for a License to Cultivate the full extent of the adopted highway verge on the northern side of the junction of Neville Drive and Main Street. The cost of the License would be £100.00 Mr T Lockley had produced two more designs for the memorial which were circulated at the meeting; there were two main changes from the original proposal at the last meeting This matter would be held in abeyance until the matter below was resolved. Reverend Simon Nicholls attended to express the Parochial Church Council’s concerns that they had not been formally consulted about the proposed War Memorial. Historically the annual Remembrance Day service had always been held in Markfield St Michael’s Church and a new memorial in the centre of the village could have an impact on the traditional service.
Extracts from Markfield Parish Council Minutes The following items were among the topics discussed at the meeting of Markfield Parish Council on Tuesday 2nd October 2012. The information comes from the unapproved minutes, and therefore may be subject to correction or alteration. Mr M Lay proposed to call a meeting between all interested parties, consisting of: • Chair and Vice Chair of Markfield Parish Council • 2 representatives of the Local History Group • 2 representatives of the Parochial Church Council. Mr B Gannon stated that the Local History Group were continuing to apply for additional funding. AMEC – grass verges affected by the gas pipe replacement works: The clerk had received a reply from Hannah Arnold, who had been advised by one of her supervisors that they had spoken with Leics County Highways Inspector for the area regarding the verges and she was happy at present as the verges had been top soiled and seeded. If there was a problem in future months she would contact AMEC directly. She would ask for the site to be re visited in a couple of months to
check the status of the verges. Car Sales on A50 at the Field Head Roundabout: - Mr Sprason stated that several councils had been successful in obtaining street trading bans as it was an offence under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Schedule 4 – Street Trading, to offer for sale or expose for sale a vehicle on public or private land to which the public have access to without payment. The clerk would request Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to introduce a street trading ban under the act. Local Government Ombudsman decision regarding LCC assessment of the walking route from Field Head to Groby College: Mr Sprason stated that the ombudsman had found the County Council guilty of maladministration and of poor communication with parents during the reassessment of the walking routes. However the
I was chatting to this Arab dairy farmer, or Milk Sheikh as he prefers to be called.
17 processes were correctly followed therefore the complaint was not upheld. East Midlands Ambulance Service Consultation: Mr Sprason said many of the existing stations were old and in need of major repairs and refurbishment, with an estimated cost of £13 million. The service planned to replace 66 ambulance stations across the region with community hubs which will help to meet response targets in rural areas. School Academy status by September 2012: - Mr Sprason stated that it was hoped that most schools throughout the region would convert to Academies by 2014. For many schools this would mean changing their age ranges. South Charnwood School would be consulting in the near future. Local Lend a Hand Scheme: Mr Sprason stated that the County Council had launched a £10 million mortgage scheme to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder. Miners’ Welfare Institute: As previously resolved, upon completion of the project a commemorative plaque should be installed to recognise the Miner’s Welfare Institute’s contribution. Mr Lay stated that planning officers had raised further concerns about the new planning application recommendations were awaited. Mr Sprason stated that Leics
Highways had recommended refusal. Bob Jones Garage, The Green: - It had been noted that improvements had been made (to the parking arrangements). Jubilee Playing Fields; request for approval of Premises Licence - Pavilion: The Parish Council discussed the proposals in the letter from Jubilee Playing Fields Management Committee dated 1st October 2012 and the Council gave its permission with the following provisos: • There was no intention to trade as a public house; ie. no sale of alcohol to the general public. • Alcohol would only be sold to users during and after cricket, football matches and during private party hire. • The Parish Council should be notified prior to the event if any of these above activities intend to continue beyond 11.00pm • No alcohol to be left on the premises when not in use; ie. overnight. • No cash from the sale of alcohol to be left on the premises overnight. • Only the Chair and Secretary to sell alcohol providing they hold a Personal Licence. • Signage should be displayed around any bar area stating the fact that no alcohol or cash is left on the premises overnight.
The Grand Central Chorus are Toronto bound
The Chorus have now had the official invite to represent the British Barbershop Association in the International Competition in Toronto next July, increasing the flurry of activity in trying to organise money raising events. Watch this space. If you are seeking an entertainment contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed. Sponsorship is being sought. The Chorus are successful, perform publicly on a regular basis, often for charitable organisations and will be appearing in Canada in the above International competition. Any organisation interested in supporting this registered Charity please contact Nelson on 07967091202 or Mitch on 07866519837 or e-mail as above. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm in Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. You are welcome to visit whether you are a prospective singer, agent, audience, sponsor or just looking for free entertainment. See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for further information.
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I got a brass instrument for my birthday, but it’s still in it’s box. I’m not one to blow my own trumpet.
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Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area
Awesome Sunday The next Awesome Sunday for children and young people is on 2nd December at 10.30am when there will be fun, games, crafts and songs - we would love to see any local children who would like to come and join in. If you need any more information, please contact Ruth Holmes on 231893 or at ruthholmes@live.co.uk or Robert and Bekki on 231901 or at r.holmes314@btinternet.com
Christmas Fayre – Saturday 24th November *(Please note new times, 10am to 1pm) Come and join us at Bagworth Community Centre for our annual Christmas Fayre. Entrance is free and this year we are pleased to have a special performance by the Thornton Dancers at 11am. Have your photo taken with Santa Claus and get a present, have a go on the tombola, there’ll be cakes to buy, a raffle, £1 in the bucket and lots more stalls. Stay and have a cup of tea or coffee and some delicious home-made cake or maybe even a bacon buttie. We look forward to seeing you there!
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal 2012 There is just one week left before the boxes need to be completed! If you want to take part, leaflets should still be available at Stanton Post Office or Thornton shop or by ringing Glynis on 01530 230272. A very big thank you to everyone who has brought filled shoeboxes so far – please bring any remaining ones to our Sunday morning service at Cross Hills on 11th November or to 110 Main Street, Thornton by Wednesday 14th November. We will be taking all the completed shoeboxes to South Charnwood School by Friday 16th November ready for collection. If you are later than this finishing your box, you may still be able to take it direct to South Charnwood School, but please ring them first on 01530 242351 to check whether the other boxes have already been collected ready for their onward journey. You can see short films about the journey of the shoeboxes at www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk
Church Chairs – In Memory
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an opportunity to relax, find peace within ourselves and 'reflect' on our place in the world; offering creative suggestions for reading, thinking and exploring prayer.
Trinity Methodist Church 6-7pm
Wednesday 17th October Wednesday 14th November Come for as long as you wish and leave when you want. No intrusive questions, though people will be around if you need to talk or pray with someone. Refreshments available. All are welcome, whether or not you feel church is for you. Further information: Karen (249829) or Rosemary (242844)
Markfield HomeMakers Programme for 2012 Markfield HomeMakers meet in the Congregational Hall, Main Street, Markfield, on the second Wednesday of the month at 8pm.
We still have room in the church for a few more chairs with a small plaque on them in memory of a loved one. If you would be interested in donating 50% towards the cost of a chair in memory of someone then please contact Pastor Garry Kelly, either at church or on 07816 616189. The cost would be £85.00. Details of our Services are in the Church Service Information section in this magazine if you wish to join us on any Sunday. We serve tea and coffee after our services and always make anyone who is visiting for the first time feel welcome. Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557
Glynis Straw
Treasurer - on behalf of the Cross Hills Church family
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Call: Brenda on 01530 242173 or Iris on 01530 242436
(Raising funds for March of Dimes for Premature Babies & The Children’s Trust)
Nov 14th ~ Food Link
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Dec 12th ~ Christmas Party Jan 9th ~ Dinner
SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2012
11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION, FREE CAR PARK STALL INQUIRIES - ANN ON 01530 230389
I used to be in a band called ‘Missing Cat’. You probably saw our posters. St. Michael’s Church
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Get composting this autumn Residents are being urged to consider composting their garden waste this autumn.
Traditionally, some people light bonfires after tidying up their gardens to prepare the soil for spring. However the Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, is urging people to think about home composting as an alternative. To encourage households to home compost it has teamed up with www. getcomposting.com to offer reduced price compost bins, from as little as £9 plus £5.49 delivery. Guy Jackson, chairman of the Leicestershire Waste Partnership, said: “We are offering residents the chance to buy these compost bins at a reduced price. “Composting is an inexpensive, natural way of transforming your prunings, spent bedding plants and grass cuttings into a valuable rich food for your garden while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.” A 220-litre compost bin is available for £9 and a 330-litre bin costs £10.50. There is a £5.49 delivery charge per order. A wide range of other composting products and water butts are available. For more information and to order, please visit www.getcomposting.com or call 0844 571 4444.
ROCK AND ROLL FOR REDGATES ! CHARITY EVENT IN AID OF: Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary
Come along and share a night of great music and entertainment at: The Club, Main Street, Thornton
Saturday 8th December, starts 7:30pm The brilliant AULD SPYCE will be playing hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s Followed by a “fab, hip and groovy” 1970’s / 1980’s Disco FOOD AVAILABLE - GOOD BAR - Fantastic STAR PRIZE RAFFLE
Entry only £5 (on the door) All proceeds for care of animals at the Sanctuary Tel: 01530 230 455
After spending 20 minutes trying to get my girlfriend’s bra off, I decided to give up. I wish I’d never put it on now.
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Breastfeeding helps to ‘Developing Local Solutions to Local Needs’ reduce cases of breast cancer
On Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 6:30pm At Salvation Army Conference Centre, Ladysmith Road (off Saffron Road) South Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 4UZ. Booking Essential: on line via http://www.ruralcc.org.uk or email:cwalker@ruralcc.org.uk
Volunteers, community groups and community activists are warmly invited to attend a celebration to show-case successful community-led projects around Leicestershire and Rutland. The event is to celebrate the fantastic achievements made in communities by community groups and volunteers; it will also be an opportunity to share good practice and promote community initiatives. The programme will include inspirational speakers from successful community projects, information for voluntary and community groups about current funding opportunities, refreshments and a ‘market place’ with stalls. “We hope this celebration will inspire community groups!” says Cath Walker, Big Society Network Development Officer, “In present times, with less funding and reductions in public services, communities are becoming more self-reliant, entrepreneurial and creative.” The celebration: ‘Developing Local Solutions to Local Needs’ is part of the Big Society Network Project, a partnership between the Rural Community Council (Leicestershire & Rutland), Voluntary Action LeicesterShire and Voluntary Action Rutland. “We are keen to hear about communities’ experiences in setting up and organising events and projects”, adds Cath, “and to hear views on what ‘gaps’ exist in terms of networks, initiatives and services that voluntary and community organisations could provide”. To a book place at the event, please follow the link: http://www.ruralcc.org. uk/uploads/developinglocalsolutions.htm, or if you’d like further information phone Cath on 0116 268 9711 or email cwalker@ruralcc.org.uk
If every child in Britain was breastfed for just an extra 6 months that would mean about 1,000 fewer cases of breast cancer in Britain each year! Supporting breastfeeding is a great way to support Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) and the Charnwood BRAS (Breastfeeding Reassurance And Support) group Wouldn’t every woman want to reduce the chances of developing breast cancer? Wouldn’t the parent of every baby girl like to do something that would significantly reduce her risks as she gets older? Did you know that being breastfed as a child reduces a baby girl’s chance of developing breast cancer in adulthood by around 25%? Breastfeeding reduces a mum’s chance of getting breast cancer by approximately 5% for every year that she is breastfeeding. And if she is in the high risk group for hereditary breast cancer then breastfeeding for 2 years (as the NHS and the World Health Organisation suggest) could reduce her chances by half. The Charnwood BRAS group provides information, reassurance and support to parents and parents-to-be at every stage from pregnancy to weaning, through one-to-one support, a telephone helpline, breastfeeding cafes, antenatal workshops and returning to work sessions. The volunteers believe that with the right support breastfeeding success can be achieved for almost all mums and babies, with wonderful benefits for both. You can find more information about Charnwood BRAS and the workshops (and some great reasons why you should breastfeed baby boys too) on www.charnwoodbras.co.uk or on Facebook or by phoning 07583 041054. BREASTFEEDING even just a little bit reduces a mum’s risk of breast cancer AND reduces her baby girl’s risk too!
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Convent Artists Excel in the ISA Regional Art Competition Our Lady’s Convent School (OLCS) in Loughborough, is celebrating the success of four students in the prestigious ISA Regional Art Competition. The annual competition always attracts a high number of entrants and the judges were faced with a very challenging job to issue First, Second and Highly Commended for eleven categories. OLCS was delighted when on hearing that four senior girls had commanded some of the top positions in the competition. Charlotte Matthews, achieved first with ‘Lily’ in the KS5 Drawing category whilst Razeea Hajat, came second with ‘Brother’ in the same category. Saskia Inkley, achieved second with ‘Cut and Paste’ in the KS4 Art 2D Individual category and Katherine Moorehouse, second with ‘Façade’ in the KS5 Art 2D Individual category. Charlotte’s work will now be entered into the National Competition to be judged at the ISA Conference in November. Mrs Hawley, Headteacher said, ‘We are so delighted for all the girls, we know that they have very special talents and it is wonderful when they are recognised outside the School environment. We believe that when young people are given the right support, guidance and challenges they can fulfil their potential and achieve anything they put their mind to. I would like to congratulate all of them and wish Charlotte every success in the next stage of the competition.’
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Road Safety Week At Dove Bank Primary The safety of our children is very important to us at Dove Bank Primary at all times but we thought it would be a good idea to have a Road Safety Focus Week to really drum home the importance of staying safe on our roads. Road Safety Talks and Workshops were given during the week from the Local Authority Road Safety Team and the School Liaison Officer from Leicestershire Police. Our Year 1 children had practical Road Safety Workshops on the busy road outside the school and some of our Year 6 children took part in the `Bike For Life` safe cycling course. The weather was not kind but they all succeeded in passing the course so `well done` to them ! Our local policeman, PC Sean Hannigan, talked to the children in assembly and visited some of the classes stressing the importance of wearing seatbelts and using a helmet when cycling. Hopefully our children will now be a bit safer on or near the roads. If you would like to look around the school please contact the Headteacher – Mr. Bob Owen at : Tel. - 01530 262371 • Email – headteacher@dovebank.leics.sch.uk Website – www.dovebank.leics.sch.uk
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County Councillor’s Report from David Sprason The Glenfield ECMO Heart Unit It has been a case with the campaign to save the unique Glenfield Heart Unit where politics has been put to one side but instead join forces to present a convincing case to the Secretary of State for Health. The information gathered was then presented to the County and City Councils who in turn requested for the joint Health Scrutiny Committee to look to refer the decision back to the Secretary of State for Health. It would require the committee to request for a review of the original decision taken by the independent panel. The committee needed to look at the evidence gathered and what the links to the Glenfield ECMO unit were and what the benefits attributed to this unique service. To assist Herald readers in understanding the arguments presented to the SoS by the committee I have briefly outlined them below. • What is ECMO? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation uses highly modified cardiopulmonary bypass technology to provide prolonged support of respiratory, cardiac or cardiorespiratory function to patients with severe but potentially reversible disease. • Who needs ECMO? Babies, children and adults who are continuing to deteriorate and are therefore at high risk of death despite maximal conventional intensive care. ECMO can be used to support patients with a wide range of diagnoses such as babies with meconium aspiration syndrome or diaphragmatic hernia, children with low cardiac output after heart surgery and adults with H1N1 pneumonia. • What is the survival rate? Survival rates vary depending on age and diagnosis but must be interpreted in the light of the survival rate without ECMO. For instance about 50% of children who need cardiac ECMO support survive, but most of these would die without ECMO. Survival rate for Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in newborn babies is close to 100% with ECMO. • What is the Evidence that ECMO works? o UK Collaborative Neontal ECMO Trial, Run by David Field (Professor of Neonatalogy University of Leicester). Lancet, 1996; 348:75-83. NNT=3 (number needed to treat, equivalent to 1 extra survivor for every 3 patients treated) o CESAR, adult ECMO trial, Run by Giles Peek (Consultant in cardiothoracic surgery and ECMO, East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre, Leicester). Lancet 2009;374:1351-1363. NNT =6 o Referral to an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Center and Mortality Among Patients With Severe 2009 Influenza A (H1N1). Noah MA, Peek GJ, Finney SJ, et al JAMA 2011 ;306(15) :1659-1668. http://doi:10.1001/jama.2011.1471. Acollaborative study between
Leicester and the other UK adult centres, odds ratio for increased survival 0.5 (this means an increased chance of survival of half as mucha gain when the patient is treated in an ECMO unit rather than a conventional intensive care unit) These studies are not just selected studies from Leicester, these are the only studies. There are no randomised controlled trials or case control studies in cardiac or paediatric respiratory ECMO because they are even harder to do, Giles Peek is planning a study of ECMO in paediatric cardiac support (EPICS), RCT’s like the first two studies take around 10 years to do. • ELSO Extracorporeal Life Support Organization, established in 1989 at the University of Michigan, http:// www.elsonet.org/ o Mission statement: To provide support to institutions delivering extracorporeal life support through continuing education, guidelines development, original research, publications and maintenance of a comprehensive registry of patient data. o The guiding principles of ELSO are: - Innovation: Seeking to identify and promote advances for the application of extracorporeal therapies. - Expertise: Bringing together world leaders in the care of critically ill patients for collaboration to advance quality of care through education and publication. - Clinical support: Maintaining a comprehensive registry of data to assist in reducing morbidity and improving survival of patients requiring extracorporeal therapies. - Community: Fostering communication and collaboration among professionals who apply advanced technologies in the treatment of refractory organ failure. o Giles Peek is only UK ECMO Dr on ELSO steering committee, as well as Chair of Euro ELSO Steering committee http://www.elsonet.org/ index.php/centers/euroelso.html o The ELSO steering committee has written to highlight the danger of closing the ECMO service in Leicester o ELSO was not consulted during the Safe and Sustainable Review Process. • ECMO TEAM ECMO requires a large multidisciplinary team with additional specific skills and training compared top either a “normal” PICU or children’s heart surgery unit. This team includes, ECMO doctors, surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, radiologists, perfusionists, laboratory staff and most importantly the ECMO specialist nurse. This person is central
to the safe and effective delivery of ECMO, they are experienced intensive care nurses who have completed additional training in ECMO. They are responsible for the ECMO circuit as well as the patient. Leicester has built up a team of over 80 ECMO specialists. The majority of these are women and second wage earner in their households, therefore their expertise is not transferable. • Leicester ECMO Capacity Leicester has one of the largest units in the world with one of the longest experiences, having started in 1989. It is the only unit in the UK which can treat all age groups, this was important during the H1N1 pandemic as Leicester was able to flex their service to treat up to 10 adults simultaneously whilst training the other adult centres and coordinating the national service by triaging all the patients and providing the majority of the patient transport. The “normal” capacity in Leicester is 4-6 patients, these could be of any age or condition mix depending on clinical need (i.e. babies, children or adults, respiratory or cardiac). The demand for ECMO in babies and children seems to be increasing, this will mean approximately 100 babies and children requiring respiratory ECMO support in Leicester this year. • Mobile ECMO Leicester is the only unit in England and Wales to provide mobile ECMO for babies and children. This is where the ECMO team travels to the referring hospital and places the patient on ECMO prior to transferring back to base, as high frequency oscillation and nitric oxide use increase around the country mobile ECMO becomes increasing necessary and expected by referring physicians. It is obviously more challenging providing this service than a “normal” ECMO service and requires many years of experience to do this safely in babies and children, mobile ECMO in adults is relatively straightforward in comparison. • Outcome Data Data from the Paediatric Intensive Care Audit Network (PICANet) supports the quality of the ECMO service in Leicester. Over the ten years 2002-2012, 1447 children and infants received ECMO support in the UK, 466 at Glenfield Hospital, 981 in other centres, including the three other nationally commissioned centres. The crude mortality rate in Leicester was 20%, but in other centres was over 50% higher, at 34%. If the national mortality rate had applied in Leicester, 62 more children would have died. It is important to remember that the national mortality rate includes the other nationally commissioned centres. Even if a newly established centre operates at the national average, the data presented supports the view that there would be an increase in mortality. There is no validated risk prediction model for ECMO, but applying the one used for UK PICU
(the Paediatric Index of Mortality score), the difference in mortality is maintained even when severity of illness is taken into account. The data does not support the notion that Leicester’s mortality is better because the children referred for ECMO in Leicester are not as sick as elsewhere. Further data from the international registry, ELSO, supports the good outcomes in Leicester. In the period from 2002-2012, 12,069 children and infants received respiratory ECMO support in ELSO registered centres, 435 at Glenfield Hospital. The crude mortality rate in Leicester was 19%, but in other centres was over 75% higher, at 35%. Both of these independent, validated data sources point to the high quality of ECMO care given at Leicester, and bring in to focus the dangers to our patients of closing the ECMO service. PICANet is an audit database recording details of the treatment of all critically ill children in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). PICANet is endorsed by the Paediatric Intensive Care Society, and funding is provided by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP). PICANet is internationally recognised as a robust and impartial data source. The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) is an international consortium of health care professionals and scientists who are dedicated to the development and evaluation of novel therapies for support of failing organ systems. Membership consists of over 160 ECMO centres from around the world. It is clear that this information does present a challenge to the original decision taken by the panel as this was not considered when the decision was taken. The recent Health & Social Care Bill assisted the local authority by giving the Health Scrutiny Committee greater powers. The Health Bill introduced legislation to allow the Health Scrutiny Committee to refer decisions back to the Secretary of State. We are pleased to say that the committee did refer it back to the SoS for Health Jeremy Hunt. The SoS has since referred the decision back to the panel for a full review including looking at the importance of the ECMO service. We will now await the outcome of the review; it is clear however that with the support of local people, local politicians and all of our MPs we present a strong lobby for our unique ECMO service and hope that common sense will prevail.
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25 Letter from Uncle Eustace
On giving the after dinner speech The Rectory St. James the Least of All
My dear Nephew Darren I had been slightly surprised that in your ministry so far, you have never been asked to give an after-dinner speech. Now you have delivered your first one, I can understand why. Speeches after any dinner come at the point where stomachs are dealing with a little too much food and brains with about the same quantity of wine. They should be short and witty; sadly, yours was neither. An hour-long speech on the Herodians and Second Temple Judaism at the time of the birth of Christ was not quite what we had expected. Of course, I applauded your enthusiasm, but I was the only one; the rest of them were asleep. Long after you had left, the catering staff gently vacuumed the carpets around the audience and it was only when the night security guard arrived that the last diners were woken and politely sent home. I suspect you will have put many marriages under strain as husbands, returning home in the early hours of the morning, had to explain to wives why they were so late. Their truthful answers would have been unbelievable. When the head waiter appeared in a dressing gown and started placing chairs on tables, even you must have suspected that hints were being dropped and I have never heard of a hotel manager interrupting a speech to place his keys on the top table and asking if the last person to leave would kindly lock the main door. I know that your clerical attire is more usually T-shirt and jeans, but borrowing the curate’s dinner suit from your next-door parish was also not a good idea. He is a foot taller and several stones heavier than you. The result was quite worrying – several people wondered if you had just recovered from some dreadful disease that had made you shrink. In the light of your qualified success, thank you for offering to come to repeat your speech after our annual Christmas dinner, but no thank you. The verger’s son wants to share with us how many potholes he has counted in and around the town, and that should be most interesting. Your loving uncle,
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Traditional Christmas Fair at Martinshaw School Forest View, Groby on Friday December 7th from 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Includes Santa’s Grotto, Raffle, Toy Tombola, Lucky dip, Mulled Wine, Refreshments, Christmas Crafts, Face Painting, Stalls and Games and Biscuits to Decorate plus much more Come along and enjoy! Merry Christmas
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~ Forthcoming Events ~ Friday, 9th November – A Film Night ‘Halloween’ special! – ‘The Woman in Black’ (12A). A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. Starring Daniel Radcliffe. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Films start at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock,Tel: 01530 260460. Friday, 16th November - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from Hall, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or £5.50 on the door. Saturday, 17th November – Charity Race Night – TBC Friday, 23rd November – 100 years of Film Quiz – Start Time: 8.00pm. Entry: On the Door - £5 per quiz sheet. Teams of 5 max. Trophy to the winners. Spot Prizes. No mobile communication devices allowed! For More details call Tel: 01530 267300. Sunday, 25th November – Palace Indoor Car boot Sale from 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pick up a bargain! Admission 20p. For more details contact Maureen on Tel: 01530 452028. Saturday, 1st December - The Palace Christmas Craft & Gift Fair from 10.00am until 3.00pm. FREE ADMISSION. Large variety of interesting stalls, plus craft supplies. Sunday, 2nd December Holmesdale Manor Nursery hosts a Xmas shopping event between 10am and midday. There will be lots of gifts, toys and Christmassy things, plus seasonal activities, arts and crafts for children. Raffle, tombola, mince pies and mulled wine. For more details Tel: 01530 262434
Friday, 7th December - Ibstock Christmas Festival - Our special Christmas V.I.P., Santa, will be taking up residence, from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, in The Palace Community Centre Grotto. Santa and his helpers will take a ride around the village from 6.45 pm to arrive at The Palace at 7.00 pm. Ibstock Scout Band will perform outside The Palace, where a small section of the High Street will be temporarily closed from 6.45pm until 9.30pm for the festivities. The evening will feature a display by the amazing, authentic Chinese Lion Dancers. Santa will be back in his grotto at The Palace between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, where mulled wine and seasonal refreshments, plus licensed bar, will be available. There will be music from Ibstock Brick Brass Band and Ibstock Community Choir and there will be fairground attractions, children’s rides and stalls behind the Palace and on the High Street. Plus a special ‘Nativity’ scene with live animals. The evening will conclude with a grand firework finale. Saturday, 8th December – Christmas Community Morning - with various stall between 10.0am and Midday Saturday 8th December - Palace Christmas Social Dance – A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence with Eddie ‘The Collector’, (D J and host). Doors/box office/bar open at 7.00pm. Dancing from 7.30pm ‘till 11.00pm.Tickets: £5.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460.
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Extracts from Stanton under Bardon Parish Council Minutes The following topics were among the items discussed at the meeting of Stanton-under-Bardon Parish Council, held on Tuesday 2nd October 2012 at The Youth Club, Stanton under Bardon. Please note that this information is based upon the unapproved minutes, and may be subject to alteration or correction. Community Police Comments No Crime to report. Flying Horse Roundabout has been monitored by the police. They spent 6 hours there in total and no one was caught running red lights. County Councillor’s Report There is a new mortgage scheme being launched with Lloyds TSB for first time buyers with a lower deposit of 5%. East Midlands Ambulance service is under consultation looking for more services in communities and they want to close down old Stations. All local schools have gone to academy status including South Charnwood. Questions To The Chair A query was raised why Stanton Council has not applied for more grants as other villages seem to get more money. A request was also raised as to what time the Part night lighting takes place.
Village Hall revised plans Architect has proposed to change the Village Hall so the good side is facing the road. No effect on parking. This was agreed. A lockable outdoor toilet will also be included for the Allotment Holders and a deposit would be given for a key. It was suggested that the use of Solar Panels could be looked into, and this will be raised with the builders. Bottom Allotments A constructive meeting was held. A few issues were raised as follows: • Help would be needed for older allotment users to move greenhouses etc • The School currently use an allotment with raised beds could these be put in on the new allotments? • Access issues whilst houses are being built • Fruit bushes and apple trees to be kept to a certain height • Fencing what would be in place? Councillors to discuss for next meeting Right of Way Complaint A letter was sent to all users of the Bottom Right of Way Access. A complaint was received back about the wording of the letter. The Parish council has the right to send any letters as they are the owners of the Access and if anyone does not comply with the right of
Way Agreement then the Council reserve the right to do this. Farm Traffic has also on some occasions been using the Access but again they need access to the Fields so this is granted to them. Bus Shelter Roof The tiles on the bus Shelter roof are badly damaged and need removing for safety concerns. This was agreed and a metal roof to be put in its place as this is urgent it was agreed that 3 quotes do not need to be sought.
Planning Applications/ Permissions/Refusals As a planning application has been applied for within 40m of the Recreation ground the Council can ask for funding towards equipment for the Recreation ground. It was agreed that more seating be applied for.
Electrical Goods and Bikes Needed for Local Charity Don’t just throw out your old appliances and equipment, REACT can re-use them. There is a high demand for electrical appliances and bikes are also very popular, so if you’re thinking of upgrading please donate your old gear. The REACT project based behind the main Marlene Reid Centre building in Coalville, is based around furniture re-use and is currently in short supply of domestic appliances. All goods are tested and repaired by a qualified engineer and then passed onto local people on low income for a nominal charge. Collection of the items can be arranged. The funds raised from selling the electrical appliances and re-used furniture are returned to the project to fund training for the long term unemployed. The REACT furniture warehouse is open six days a week, Mondays to Fridays from 9.00am to 2:30pm. The warehouse is well stocked with brand new mattresses and beds including wooden slatted beds and faux leather bed frames, as well as bedroom furniture and sofas and corner settee all competitively priced. So, if you are having a clear out please call The Marlene Reid Centre on 01530 510515 or call the REACT Furniture Project directly on 01530 512454. To find out more about, visit www.mrc.uk.net
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Local sisters bidding to be crowned the Face of Europe Two local sisters are competing in the Face of Europe at Disneyland Paris in mid November. The girls competed at the Face of the Midlands regional heat which was held at the City Rooms in Leicester. Older sister Melissa (15) came second and was awarded ‘1st princess’ and given the title of The Face of Leicestershire. Melissa competes fairly regularly at beauty pageants Younger sister Molly (6) also competed and she won her category. Molly now holds the title the Junior Face of the Midlands. This was an amazing achievement as it was her first ever pageant and also more importantly she is a type 1 Diabetic.
Traditional Christmas Fayre in Newtown Linford A Traditional Christmas Fayre will take place at Newtown Linford Village Hall on Saturday 17th November 2012, starting at 11am. Santa Claus will be touring the village whilst the church bells ring, with sweets for all the children who greet him. He will then visit the Village Hall on Main Street, where his Grotto will be located. Children will be able to meet him for presents and photos. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie whilst you listen to the local choir singing carols. A Shopping Experience is also included in the Christmas Fayre. Admission is just 50p and all proceeds will go to the Anthony Nolan Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The Santa Tour is in memory of Malcolm Gibbins.
Bradgate Flower Club Bradgate Flower Club had a busy afternoon providing tea and cakes at Newtown Linford’s ‘Scarecrow Day’ at the end of September. In addition to this fund-raising activity, young visitors – from 18 months to twelve years old – joined in the free ‘have a go’ introduction to flower arranging. Tony Brown ‘s demonstration on 3rd October was well attended by members and their guests and lived up to his theme ‘Fabulous Flowers’.
Next Meeting Please note that the Flower Club’s next meeting will be held in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall at 7.30 on December 5th, when we can promise a “Christmas Extravaganza’ with demonstrator Julie Woods from Great Eversden, Cambridge.
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Church Services Sunday 16th December 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Service Sunday 23rd December 10.30am Morning Communion Service 6.00pm Evening Carol Service
Sunday 11th November 10.30 am All Age Remembrance Service 6.00 pm Churches Together in Markfield Remembrance Service
Sunday 24th December 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion Service
Friday 17th November 8.00 pm Iona Style Service
Sunday 16 December 10.15.am Sunday Club present their version of The Nativity in our Church
Sunday 30th December 10.30am Churches Together United Service at Methodist Church 6.00pm No Evening Service
Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton
Without Walls Christian Fellowship, 135 Main St Stanton Under Bardon
Sunday 11th November Remembrance Service
Sunday 11th November, please note there will be no meeting at WOW as they are having a joint church meeting elsewhere.
10.45am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper Please note the later start time Sunday 18th November 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 25th November 10.30am Morning Service 5.00pm Special Evening Service (jointly with other local Baptist churches) Sunday 2nd December 10.30am Morning Service Awesome Sunday (for children and young people) Sunday 9th December 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper 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 in this magazine.
Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield Sunday 11th November Remembrance Sunday 10.30am Morning Communion Service 4.00pm Café Church Service 6.00pm Churches Together United Service at Parish Church Sunday 18th November - Prisons Week Begins 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Service Sunday 25th November - Women Against Violence Sunday 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 2nd December - Advent Sunday 10.30am Churches Together United Service at Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service Sunday 9th December 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Café Church Christingle Service
All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month.
Monday 12th November coffee morning at 10am with prayer available. Healing room open Wednesday 14th Nov Prayer meeting at 7pm, Personal prayer will be available Sunday 18th Nov Special Thanksgiving meeting at 10am with lunch aftercall for details & let us know you are coming so we can cater for you. Monday 19th Nov Coffee morning at 10am with prayer available, Healing room open Wednesday 21st Nov Midweek gettogether, please call for details
Sunday 18th November 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 25th November 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 2nd December 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Homelessness Service at the Congregational Church Sunday 9th December 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 16th December 10.30 am Nativity Service at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Carol Service Sunday 23rd December 8.00 am Holy Communion Christmas Eve Monday 24th December 6.00 pm Christingle 11.30 pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day Tuesday 25th December 10.30 am Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon
Sunday 30th December 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Thornton
St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 11th November 10.30 am Remembrance Service including Holy Communion Sunday 18th November 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 25th November 10.30 am All Age Service Sunday 2nd December 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 9th December 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 16th December 9.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Carol Service Sunday 23rd December 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Christmas Eve 4.00 pm Christingle 11.30 pm Midnight Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.30 am Christmas Day Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 30th December 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion
Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 2nd December 9.00 am Holy Communion
Sunday 25th Nov No morning meeting, Cafe 4U at 4pm coffee, cake, fun & craft for kids available
Sunday 30th December 6.00 pm Joint Evening Prayer
Monday 26th Nov coffee morning at 10am with prayer available. Healing room open
St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon
Wednesday 28th Nov Bible school at 7pm, book of 1 Peter
Sunday 11th November 10.30 am Remembrance Service
Sunday 18th November 3.00 pm Praise Service
Sunday 2nd Dec meeting at 10am with junior church
Sunday 18th November 10.30 am “Something Different” Service
Sunday 25th November 6.00 pm Holy Communion
Monday 3rd Dec coffee morning 10am prayer available & healing room open Tuesday 4th Dec Festive Buffet lunch from 12pm, please book in on 07886258142
Sunday 25th November 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 2nd December 10.30 am Morning Service
Wed 5th Dec Midweek get-together, please call for details
Sunday 9th December 10.30 am Morning Service
Sunday 9th Dec meeting at 10am
Sunday 16th December 6.00 pm Carol Service
Monday 10th Dec coffee morning at 10am with prayer available & healing room open
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
Sunday 23rd December 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion
St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday 11th November 6.00 am Remembrance Service
Sunday 2nd December 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 9th December 9.15 am Holy Communion Sunday 16th December 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 23rd December 6.00 pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 9.00 pm Christmas Holy Communion
Christmas Eve 4.00 pm Christingle
Christmas Day 10.30 am Christmas Day Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon
Christmas Day 10.30 am Christmas Day Holy Communion
Sunday 30th December 6.00 pm Joint Evening Prayer at St Michael’s, Markfield
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Proposed Visa Charges Threaten Chernobyl Children’s Visits A local charity’s best efforts to make life more bearable for youngsters growing up in the shadow of Chernobyl have been threatened by government proposals. The West Leicestershire branch of Friends of Chernobyl Children that provides respite holidays for children suffering from the effects of the 1986 nuclear disaster, fears for the future of some of the girls and boys they support if new visa fees are introduced. Families across the western half of the county welcome a group of 7-12 year olds from Belarus into their homes for a month of recuperative care each summer at a cost of approximately £500 per child. The new visa fee, due to be introduced by the government in March 2013, will add an extra £86 per child to the cost of bringing them to the UK. Until now the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have waived the visa charge for children visiting the UK for health reasons. John Buckby who is Group Coordinator for the West Leicestershire branch fears that the charity could be forced to reduce the number of children it is able to help each year unless the plans are thrown out of Parliament in the New Year. He said “This is devastating news for us because if these proposals go ahead, we will have to find an additional £1,300 each year which will place a very heavy burden on our small, self-supporting charity. We are run entirely by volunteers and meet the full cost of these life-changing breaks through our own fundraising endeavours. We receive no statutory funding of any kind and I am concerned that we could be forced to reduce the number of children we assist”. “We are part of a national charity that provides aid and essential healthcare to around 600 children nationwide and since the disaster happened, we have provided a lifeline for thousands of youngsters and their struggling families whose plight has been largely forgotten by the international community”. “If they proceed with their plans, the UK will be the only government in the whole of the EU to start charging for the children’s visas. All other EU governments provide the visas free of charge in acknowledgment of the important work done by Chernobyl charities with these needy children” Mr Buckby urged people to voice their opposition to the extra cost by signing a nationwide online petition and he explained that more than 100,000 signatures are needed before January 2013 for the issue to be debated in Parliament. To sign the petition visit http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/37945 For more information about the charity, please visit the national website at www.focc.org.uk or contact John Buckby on 01455 285799 or e-mail him at john.evolution@btinternet.com
Art Exhibition & Craft Fair 1st December 2012 Individual pieces of work and hand made gifts and cards The Rothley Centre 10 - 4.00 pm Tea & Homemade Cakes available Free Entry
Concert for Malawi
On October 6th the Coalville Male Voice Choir, led by musical director Cynthia Moseley, performed to a most appreciative audience at Markfield Trinity Methodist Church. The programme contained items by the choir, choir soloists, guest soloist Alex Gamble and pianist Tom King. The compere was Ivan Marriot who ensured the smooth-running of the evening with witty introductions, poems, jokes and anecdotes. His inimitable style lifted the spirits and was a tonic to all. Everyone left having enjoyed a wonderful evening of live entertainment, the proceeds of which were for The Project Malawi Trust. The title of the Trust that is used in Malawi is “Madalitso”, the Chichewa word for “blessings”, and we hope that this is what our fundraising will bring. For more information visit www.madalitso.org
Linda Walmsley
Bradgate Lions Club News During the past month we have held a Blind-folded walk in Newtown Linford, this was in support of Lions Clubs International World Sight Day, and was to draw the public’s attention to the plight of the blind and partial sighted worldwide. Our walk which was from the Bradgate PH along Main Street to the Bradgate Park main entrance and back, was led by the Deputy Mayor of Charnwood Borough Council and was supported by Lions Club members from Loughborough and Rothley and Soar Valley Lions Clubs. We have also enjoyed a Fish and Chip Supper evening at the Fieldhead Hotel, Markfield, followed by a talk about Rainbows Childrens Hospice. We are now getting ready for our “Children in Need “ fund raising efforts. These start on November 10th. with a bucket collection in Groby, followed by collections in public houses in the Glenfield area on the lunch time of the actual “Children in Need” day Friday 16th. Nov and collections in the evening in the pubs in the Markfield and Ratby area’s. On Saturday 17th. we will be holding a bucket collection in Cropston Road, Anstey. On all these collection we will be accompanied by Pudsey Bear. If you would like further information about Bradgate Lions Club and their activities, please ring the membership officer, Roger Gamble on 01530 242912.
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Here are the 12 Presidents you have to find: GEORGE WASHINGTON • THOMAS JEFFERSON • ANDREW JACKSON ABRAHAM LINCOLN • GROVER CLEVELAND • THEODORE ROOSEVELT WOODROW WILSON • CALVIN COOLIDGE • DWIGHT EISENHOWER JOHN KENNEDY • GEORGE BUSH • RONALD REAGAN Name: ................................................................................................... Address: ................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................. .............................................. Postcode: ................................................
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