Martinshaw receives an ‘International School’ Award THE SCHOOL met the criteria for ‘International School’ status by firstly establishing links with partner schools abroad. In particular, schools in France, where the students of year 3 using their French language skills, which are part of the curriculum, exchanged letters with pupils at a similar school in Chambourcy. To show their awareness of Global issues, among a number of projects, emails were exchanged with a mountaineer who had conquered Mount Everest. During Fair Trade fortnight each class did in depth studies of why, around the world, Fair Trade was so important. Years 1, 2 and 4 participated in an African drumming workshop, which although very noisy, both students and staff enjoyed immensely as well as giving a practical insight to life in a different culture. Efforts are ongoing to encourage and set up even more links with schools in France and further afield and, of course, it goes without saying the children will continue studying to improve their French language skills. What better way to impress holiday companions as they stare, glassy eyed at a menu in Paris and you confidently order, in French, your burger and chips.
Owen Lawrence
Groby Juniors Net £500 GROBY JUNIORS under-8s are hoping to give a great account of themselves this season after netting £500 thanks to The Nottingham. The building society have teamed up with colleagues from Harrison Murray Estate Agency Emma Jenkins of Harrison Murray (back left) and Lesley Adcock and Stevie (part of The Deacon from The Nottingham with Groby Juniors u-8s coaches and players. Nottingham) to sponsor the two teams that play in that age group. The sides now play their matches with The Nottingham and Harrison Murray logos emblazoned on their shirts. Groby Juniors u-8s manager Ben Blount said: “We can’t thank The Nottingham and Harrison Murray enough for their kind support – they are a great example of a company who really care about their local communities. “What’s more, they don’t just hand over the cheque and then disappear in the background – they take an interest in how the teams are doing and come along and watch some of the matches, giving the boys a feeling of being really supported and raising their confidence.”
Letter
Local dancers to appear in Sleeping Beauty panto WE LIVE in Groby and both of my daughters EllaMei Wilkins age 8 and Mya Wilkins age 7 both attend Elizabeth Woodville Primary School. Both of my daughters are very passionate about dancing and performing arts and currently go to Etoile Performance Academy based in Markfield. In the summer their dance school asked all dancers if they would like to go for an audition for Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at The Little Theatre in Leicester. Out of many, many dancers from various dance schools around Leicester 3 girls got chosen from Etoile Performance Academy: Ella-Mei Wilkins, Mya Wilkins and Talia Sterland. It was their first ever pantomime audition they have ever attended and they can’t wait till performances begins. If you would like to see Sleeping Beauty and show your support performances start on 16th December - 8th January at The little Theatre. Tickets are £14.50 for adults and £12.50 for concessions.
Suzanna Wilkins
Groby Remembrance Service: Sun 13th Nov THE REMEMBRANCE Service for the village of Groby will take place on Sunday 13th November on the car park at the Groby Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Leicester Road. Please be in attendance by 10-45 for the service to start at 10-50. Anybody wishing to lay a wreath please be there by 10-40. The service will last about 25 minutes followed by tea/coffee and biscuits in the club.
Paul Brudenell
NEXT ISSUE OUT: Saturday 12th November - Advert/Articles needed by 29th October
2
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
16-18 Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester. LE6 0DJ
Tel: 0116 287 1809
Double Tribute Week
B T S p o r t
TRIBUTE TO
S K Y S P O R T S
Quiz Night 3 Cash Prizes
£1 entry per person Min 4 per team Max 8 per team Starts 8:30 pm sharp
Members Free Non Members £3 Remembrance Day service in the car park at 11am followed by Jill Daniels Hits of the Blitz tribute show
When I asked if you’d like to go on a date sometime, I meant with me.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Quality Hand Crafted Food Finest, Freshest, Locally Sourced, Seasonal Produce
Served Monday - Saturday 12noon-6pm Sunday 12noon-5pm
Set Course Lunch Menu With regularly changing 1, 2 or 3 course specials Served Monday to Saturday 12noon – 6pm
Lunch & Bar Snacks For a lighter lunch or bites in the bar
Served Monday to Saturday 12noon–6pm Served Monday to Saturday 12noon–6pm & Sunday 12noon-5pm
Set Course Sunday Menu Join us for the BEST Meal of the Week Served Sunday 12noon–5pm
Evening Autumn Menu
Combining the Finest Freshest Ingredients with Passion & Flare Served Monday to Saturday 6-9pm
Christmas Fayre Pick up a Copy of our Menu today
Available from 1st December to 23rd December Served Monday to Saturday 12noon–2pm & 6-9pm Advanced bookings with pre orders only
Book Online @ Thecoachandhorsesmarkfield.co.uk or call 01530242312 I can’t work out which room not to clean first.
3
4
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Call the team you can trust. Testimonials on Trustatrader “The whole experience was professionally & efficiently managed, courteous & friendly. I am completely satisfied with the work done.” Mr T J Norris Testimonials on Trustatrader “Incredibly tidy, friendly and professional. A pleasure to have around, extremely honest and considerate. Superb service all round.” Mr McVeigh
WITH UPTO
25% DISCOUNT
OFF ANY UPVC PRODUCTS FITTED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF ORDER
We are also giving away
FREE Upgrade to Triple Glazing on all Windows FREE Downpipes with all Fascia Soffits and Guttering
• Windows • Doors • Conservatories • Porches • Roofline
Before
After
Un-usable Conservatory? Too cold in the winter? Too hot in the summer? Convert your Conservatory into a room you can use all year round with our amazing Equinox® Tiled Roof System.
Call Now 0116 231 4976 or 0116 253 8866 Email: awslimited@aol.com Web: www.absolutewindowsolutions.co.uk Absolute Window Solutions Limited 52 Woodgate, Leicester LE3 5GF
Registration No 33200
Membership No AMG.10.13
Company Reg No: 07083945 Vat Reg No 986 1185 84
Thanks for explaining the word ‘many’ to me. It means a lot.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Halloween is coming to Groby Community Library on 29th Oct THE NEXT children’s activity day, on Saturday 29th October, promises to be a ‘spooktacular’ occasion!
From 2 till 4.30pm, children of all ages will find a combination of Halloween themed activities, stories and games to keep them entertained. The Halloween activity day will be similar to those ran over the summer holidays but will include some fun games too. Have a go at apple bobbing or if you don’t fancy getting your face wet, we will have delicious toffee and chocolate coated apples available to buy. For those more daring, see if you can find the hidden objects in our lucky dip boxes. Who knows what you might find! There will be lots of colouring pages and craft activities specifically aimed at pre school ages, as well as things for the older ages. Find out what happens to ‘Trixie The Witches Cat’, what is ‘Winnie The Witch’ up to and what did those ‘Funnybones’ get up to on their night out? Just some of the stories we will be reading on the day. Everyone is welcome to dress up, it doesn’t have to be Halloween themed, and we will have Shelley from Sherbet Facepainting on hand to add the finishing touches. Hot and cold drinks, cakes, biscuits and other tempting goodies will be available to buy. So please come along and have some fun, while supporting the community library.
Come and support Groby Community Library at your local Co-op on Laundon Way Groby Community Library Group (registered charity number 1165994) has been selected by the Co-op as one of three local causes, where money spent in store will go to support your chosen charity. From Wednesday 21st September 2016, Co-op Laundon Way relaunched their membership scheme, with existing members receiving new cards and new members being able to sign up for £1. Every time members choose Co-op branded products with their new membership card, 5% of what they spend will go to their membership account and 1% will go to their chosen local community cause. The period for giving to these causes runs until 18th March 2017, so pop into Co-op Laundon Way and sign up for a membership card. To choose which charity you wish your support you need to register at coop.co.uk/register or call 0800 023 4708 with your membership card details. We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen as one of the charities. Hands up if you fancy a trip to Chatsworth this Christmas! After last years great success with our coach trip to visit Chatsworth House at Christmas, we have booked a coach and time slot again this year.
Chatsworth once again promises to be amazing with this year’s theme of ‘The Nutcracker’ ANYONE FAMILIAR of this beautiful story, performed as a ballet at Christmastime, will be very excited. I cannot wait to see the magic of Drosselmeyer and the nutcracker soldier, Clara, sugar plum fairies, the kingdom of sweets and those naughty rats tucked into delightful scenes around this truly amazing house. Chatsworth lends itself completely to this magical story. The trip is booked for Thursday 8th December, with the coach departing from the library at 9.15am. Arriving at Chatsworth House around 11am, you will have a couple of hours for lunch, to browse in the gift shop or take in the beautiful grounds before our time slot to walk around the house at 1pm. The coach will leave around 3.30pm bringing us back to the library for around 5pm, traffic depending. The price this year is £28 and includes travel to and from Chatsworth on an executive coach, which has a toilet, and admission into the house and gardens. Unfortunately the admission charge has gone up this year which is why the price is higher, but still a great saving than going as an individual. There are 48 seats on the coach, so if you would like to go on this trip please call into the library to book your space. We will need a deposit of £12 per person, with the balance of £15 on the day, or you can pay in full at the time of booking.
5
The Alpha Course for anyone with questions about belief and faith.
Wednesday evenings
7.00 - 9.30pm 2nd Nov – 18th Jan, with a big break for Christmas!
A light supper, followed by a talk on some aspect of Christian faith, with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss in small groups. For more details or to book a place on the course, please contact Rev Louise Corke: words.th@talktalk.net 0116 231 3090 or David Harrup: harrupdavid@gmail.com
The Alpha Course is free. Organised by Churches Together in Groby.
How a Messy Bedroom Can Affect Your Weight YOUR MOTHER may have told you to tidy your room, and she was right. Sleep guru Alison Francis (pictured right), who is better known by her guru name, Anandi confirms the reasoning behind keeping the bedroom free from clutter. A lack of sleep can come down to a number of contributing factors such as stress and an unbalanced diet. The bedroom should be a place for sleep and relaxation, however a cluttered or dusty setting will not lead to a good night’s slumber. The feeling of being soothed and refreshed when entering a tidy beautiful space allows the build-up of the day’s stresses to diminish. Anandi said, “Your bedroom is a sacred space. As soon as you walk across the threshold you should feel the tension melt away. Having scented candles, flowers and something that represents the spirit such as a small altar with perhaps a crystal, or an image of a great spiritual teacher - can help you relax and sleep better. “Curing sleep issues is a question of balance and absolutely holistic. One thing on its own is unlikely to work, but addressing all areas in your life will bring your body and mind back into equilibrium. “Sleep deprivation can affect your weight, in that your metabolism can become out of balance. Two hormones in particular can cause this this to happen – Ghrelin and Leptin. Ghrelin, sends messages that tell you to go and eat and tends to be more present when you are sleep deprived. When there are higher levels of Ghrelin within the body, you will crave more food and in particular, sugar. The hormone Leptin sends messages that tell you to stop eating which is less present when sleep deprived.”
My friend asked me to describe myself in 3 words. Lazy.
6
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Groby Surgery Patients Group Newsletter
It’s not just the elderly who have to avoid health risks
W
E GET used to reading advice for the elderly about one vaccination or another, how to avoid falls, taking exercise, watching their diet or looking after their heart. But whatever your age it’s sensible to look after your health. And if you are a parent you have to be proactive when your children are young and supportive as they reach adulthood. Recently there has been concern in the press about the drop in child vaccination rates last year. There had been a steady increase in take-up over several years up to 2011 in the proportion of children reaching their first birthday who had completed the primary immunisation courses for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus and polio. But uptake then started to decline year on year dropping to 93.6% in 2015. Although UK rates remain among the highest in the world the drop, although small, is a concern to health experts. The toddlers can’t toddle off themselves for their vaccinations so they are reliant on others to see that they receive these vaccines which are considered to save lives and be amongst the simplest and most cost-effective public health measures that we have. Some parents may have doubts about vaccination but talking to anyone whose child missed one and then contracted an unpleasant illness would probably convince them that it’s the right thing to do.
Broad range of protection The range of routine vaccinations offered free of charge on the NHS to all babies and children in the UK is quite broad. In the first year there
is protection against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, (Haemophilus influenzae type b) pneumococcal infection, rotavirus infection, (a common cause of childhood diarrhoea and sickness), and meningitis type B and type C bacteria. Then comes the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination and a nasal spray vaccine for flu. A 4-in-1 preschool booster protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio. And at 14 years there’s protection from cervical cancer for girls and a 3-in-1 teenage booster against tetanus,diphtheria and polio infections. There are also some optional jabs for those at particular risk of certain conditions. When the children are teenagers parents might think that it’s all been taken care of, but this is the time of the year when many young people leave home to go to university. Young teenagers and students going to university for the first time are advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis W disease. The Men ACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against four different causes of meningitis and septicaemia – meningococcal (Men) A, C, W and Y diseases. The priority is to vaccinate all teenagers from school year 9 onwards before they complete school year 13 as all youngsters are at risk, not just university students. There is also a catch-up vaccination programme for first-time students up to the age of 25 to ensure those who were missed are protected. The highest risk of meningitis is in the first year of university, particularly the first few months. As the Men ACWY vaccine is being targeted at those at highest risk, students in their second year or above of university are not included in this vaccination programme. Older teenagers and university
students are at high risk of infection because many of them mix closely with lots of new people, some of whom may unknowingly carry the meningococcal bacteria. There’s a particularly deadly strain of Men W bacteria which has resulted in a rise in cases of meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning). Men W infections are particularly severe and usually need to be treated in intensive care. They have a higher death rate than the more common Men C and Men B strains, but with early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment, most people make a full recovery. With a fatality rate of about 1 in 10 cases and the prospect long-term health problems, such as amputation, deafness, epilepsy and learning difficulties, it’s advisable to have the jab. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment results in most people with meningococcal disease making a full recovery. The most common side effects are generally mild and teenagers and young people who receive the vaccine may experience redness, hardening and itching at the injection site, fever, headache, nausea and fatigue.
Pay attention to early symptoms Men W disease can come on suddenly and progress quickly. Early symptoms of meningococcal disease include: • headache • vomiting •
muscle pain
• fever • cold hands and feet A rash of tiny red pinpricks may also develop once septicaemia has set in but early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics,preferably before a rash has developed, is vital.
All this information and more can be found online on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/ Conditions/vaccinations
Don’t forget to register for online services IF YOU WANT the convenience of managing part of your relationship with the surgery online you’ll need to contact reception in order to arrange it. This also applies if you have had online access in the past as your details won’t have been transferred to the new computer system. Registration is quick and easy and will allow you to • order repeat prescriptions online; • access the appointments system; • look at your Summary Care Record(SCR). This is a summary of your medical history that can be shared between healthcare staff treating patients in an emergency or out-of-hours with faster access to key clinical information; • sign up for the Surgery newsletter.
Norman Griffiths
for Groby Patients Participation Group
As I suspected, someone has been adding soil to my garden. The plot thickens.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Kennedy Smith - named as one of Britain’s best young drivers
Cats looking for new, forever homes
IS THERE a Spotlight reader out there who could re-home one of our ‘new’ cats, now out for re-homing, at Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield? Here are just some of the lovely felines looking for new forever homes. They are all neutered and vaccinated, and have been recently examined by a vet. If there is room in your house (and garden) for a new companion, do come and visit our Redgate cats to find your ideal match. The sanctuary is open to the public from 10.30am until 3.30pm every day of the week. Please telephone 01530 243 925 or email: redgate@ mail.org
GROBY COMMUNITY College student Kennedy Smith aged 15 from Ratby has been named one of Britain’s best young drivers at the 2016 Young Driver Challenge - two years before he can officially take to the road! Kennedy took part in the Young Driver Challenge final, which is specifically for those aged under 17, on September 3rd at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. Kennedy came third place in the 14 - 16 age category, impressing the judges with his skill behind the wheel, including demonstrating an impressive control of the vehicle in manoeuvres such as tight steering, turns in the road and emergency stops. For placing third, Kennedy won five Young Driver lessons and a medal. The teen, who takes Young Driver lessons, made the final for the previous two years, and spoke with pride at this success. He said: “I’ve really enjoyed taking part in the Young Driver Challenge 2016 and it was amazing to make the final, and then third place. “There are some great drivers here and so I think we should all be very proud of ourselves! I’ve had a lot of fun, and it’s good to know that I have a strong understanding of how to drive and be safe on the roads, which will be really useful when I turn 17.”
The man who invented throat lozenges died last week. There was no coffin at the funeral.
7
8
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
GROBY VILLAGE HALL Saturday 26th November 10am till 12 noon. TABLE TOP SALE IN AID OF
RAINBOWS HOSPICE ALL WELCOME (Free Admission)
Tables available to rent for £15 contact Ash Kotecha on 0116 287 2355 or e-mail cosmic784@hotmail.com to reserve a table.
Limited availability.
Groby Village Society Forthcoming Events Thursday October 27 You cannot be Serious ~ Mr Mick Rawle ~ * At Groby Library * Thursday Nov 24 Leicestershire in the 1940s & 50s ~ Mr David Bell ~ Meetings are held at Groby Village Hall Starting at 7.30pm. For Further Details Contact Hon. Secretary Mr. P. Castell Tel. 0116 287 9842 e-mail:- groby.villagesociety@tiscali.co.uk Non Members are Welcome.
Friendship lowers the pain NEVER underestimate the power of friendship – now it seems that friendships can even help keep pain at bay. A recent study has found that an active social life can actually lead to you having a higher tolerance for physical pain. The study, which appeared in the journal Scientific Reports, investigated the effect of endorphins. As one medical expert explained: “Endorphins are part of our pain and pleasure circuitry. They’re our bodies’ natural painkillers, and also give us feelings of pleasure… One theory suggests that social interactions trigger positive emotions when endorphin binds to opiod centres in the brain. This gives us that ‘feelgood’ factor that we get from seeing our friends.”
Spotty sponges and a surprise at the Macmillan Coffee Morning! A HUGE and heartfelt thank you to everyone who came, ate, chatted and donated to the Groby Community Centre Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Locals of all ages poured through the door and the room buzzed with banter all morning. A whopping £226.60 was raised on the day on top of £15 through the text code. Thank you Jacky’s mum for washing up, Michelle’s brother for drinks and Martin for judging the competition. Special thanks to Ozzy too - his article’s promotion caught the eye of one Spotlight reader and family historian who recognised my surname. Despite our families not being from the East Midlands we’re related, and live only two roads apart! Well done Groby!
Louisa & Mairead
Olympic rower Jonny Walton returns to Groby Community College GROBY Community College hosted its ‘Annual Awards Evening for the Class of 2016’ on Thursday 15 September with our Guest Speaker and ex-student Jonny Walton, Team GB Rower L-R: Rob Coles (Head (who came 5th in the Rio Teacher), Jonny Walton, Mark Lord (PE Curriculum Leader) Olympics!). Jonny presented awards to top achieving students and surprised the College with a signed T-Shirt from all the Team GB rowers!
Borough Councillor Martin Cartwright pictured at the Macmillan Coffee Morning
Coming up at The Coach & Horses in Markfield • General Knowledge Quiz: Every Thursday and Sunday 9pm start. • Open Mic Night: Every Tuesday. • Karaoke: Fortnightly on Saturday 22nd October and 5th & 19th November • Saturday 15th October: Rachel Paul singing Soul, Motown & Disco • Saturday 29th October 5pm - 7pm Children’s Halloween Workshop with pumpkin carving etc. • Saturday 12th November from 8pm: Bedazzled Tribute Band.
I have a lot of growing up to do. I realised that the other day in my fort.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
9
In 30 minutes we will search over 50 lenders Our mortgages are great. But depending on your circumstances, there may not be one that’s just right for you. So when you come to us for a mortgage, we’ll search over 50 lenders to find a deal that is. And with rates the lowest they have ever been, there has never been a better time to find a mortgage.
To book your FREE initial mortgage consultation speak to us in branch or call us today.
11 Ratby Road, Groby
0116 216 8477
harrisonmurray.co.uk | thenottingham.com YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Whole of market mortgage advice is provided by Nottingham Mortgage Services, an appointed representative of Intrinsic Mortgage Planning Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales No. 3089887. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Nottingham Building Society. Nottingham Building Society is a member of the Building Societies Association, the Council of Mortgage Lenders and Financial Ombudsman Service and is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Nottingham Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered under number 200785. Nottingham Building Society, Nottingham House, 3 Fulforth Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DL.
The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.
REF1155D/1016
10
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Speed Reduction and Gap Closures A50 Bradgate Hill, Groby I HAVE CAMPAIGNED since I was first elected to have the speed on the A50 Bradgate Hill reduced from the current 50mph to 40mph like the two sections of road either side of Bradgate Hill. There have been several serious and fatal accidents on this section of road over the years. Currently the A50 at Fieldhead is 40mph then Bradgate Hill is 50mph with Lena Drive Groby dropping back to 40mph. My argument was always about Road Safety and consistency. I have worked with residents consistently on this issue. Earlier this year I decided to get our two local MP’s involved Ed Agar for Groby and David Tredinnick for Markfield. We held meetings with residents and officers from County Hall leading to a consultation in May this year. This lead to a report going to cabinet on the 16th September that recommended the speed be reduced on Bradgate Hill to 40mph and that all the gaps in the carriageway should be closed in the interests of Road Safety. It also included a proposal I put forward to extend the 40mph back on the North Bound carriageway to cover the Markfield Road slip road Groby onto the A50. I attended cabinet and spoke in favour of these proposals on behalf of residents and I received cabinet’s unanimous support in favour of all the speed reductions including the closure of the Gaps. I have always campaigned on Road Safety issues as a retired police officer. My next campaign which has already started will be for the introduction of Average Speed cameras along this main arterial route from Markfield to Groby. I would like to put on record my thanks to residents and the County highways officers and our two MP’s for their support.
Klondyke Appeal APP/ K2420/C/16/3143502 Land to the North of Newtown Linford Update I HAVE been informed that the above Appeal Inquiry scheduled for 18 October 2016 at the Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been postponed. This is due to a conflict of interest issue with the appointed Inspector. The Planning Inspectorate will be in contact with the Council in due course to arrange another Inquiry date with another Inspector.
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Opens Two New Classrooms I HAVE previously mentioned in my monthly report, that I had fully supported the planning application at both the County and with the Borough Council’s planning department for the building of these two new classrooms. Well they were built over the summer holidays and I must say how impressed I am. They are truly state of the art classrooms made from sustainable materials with LED lighting and Solar panels that will not only supply the electricity to the classrooms but will also bring revenue in from the excess electricity they produce. I was extremely proud and honoured to have been invited by the Head Teacher Mr Michael Fitzgerald to officially open them on Wednesday 21st September as your County Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth. I was surprised at the amount of room within each classroom they also benefit from high ceilings which give the added feeling of open space and are fitted with ceiling LED lighting strips which take up no space at all.
ELECTRICIAN A one-stop professional & reliable service ♦Fixed Wiring Testing ♦Landlord Certification ♦Expert Fault Finding ♦Fuse Board Upgrades ♦Extra Sockets & Lights ♦Electric Heating
County Councillor’s Report
♦Complete Rewiring (with minimal disruption) ♦Cottage Specialists
♦Electrics Showers (Inc. Plumbing) ♦Security (Alarms, CCTV, Lights) ♦Free No Obligation Quotes
Control Electrics (Leics.) Ltd
Call: 0116 268 2910 Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7BR
Official opening of the new classrooms at Lady Jane Grey Primary School The electronic white boards were impressive, clearly these classrooms will add to the learning environment of the children. The children had nothing but praise for their new facilities. I would like to thank Mr Fitzgerald the staff and governing body and everyone involved in bringing these classrooms forward. They are simply outstanding just like the schools Ofsted report. We are so lucky in Groby to have such excellent schools for our children. Mr Micheal Fitzgerald the Head Teacher said “The building is a state of the art project. It has no running costs and generates excess power to lower the cost of running the main school building. The children love the new rooms! Lady Jayne Grey would like to thank Councillor Ozzy O’shea for his continued and much valued support of our school.”
15/00767/OUT Former highway land, Leicester Road, Groby: Outline Application for Residential development THIS APPLICATION came
back before the planning committee on Tuesday 13th September having been deferred without decision the previous month. Planning officers presented the case. Pete Smith, Groby Parish Councillor, then spoke against the application highlighting the flooding and Highway issues. A representative for the applicant then spoke in favour of the application. I had carefully listened to all the speakers and nothing new had been put forward. I spoke out on behalf of residents against the application and proposed the application be refused on both Highway Safety grounds and also on Flood Risk Cllr Cartwright seconded my motion. The Chief Planning and Development Officer requested that voting on the motion be recorded. The vote was taken as follows: FOR the motion (8); AGAINST the motion (9). Therefore my motion was declared LOST. It was then moved by Councillor Sutton and seconded by Councillor Hodgkins that the application be
IDC Home Maintenance Painter Decorator and Property Maintenance NO JOB TOO SMALL From changing a light bulb to complete house re-decoration. For all the jobs you need to do but simply don’t have time.
For a free quotation please call Ian on:
01530 245461
or
07885 541428
3 The Nook, Markfield, Leicestershire
Web site: www.idchomemaintenance.co.uk Full Tradesman Liability Insurance held
I have a friend. He keeps trying to convince me he’s a compulsive liar, but I don’t believe him.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
BT Billing Scam from Ozzy O’shea
Alert after women trick their way into home to steal cash and Jewellery TWO THIEVES tricked their way into an elderly woman’s home they then stole cash, jewellery and bank cards.
Tel 0116 2394336 or 07808 585825
Email: ozzyoshea@hotmail.com approved. The Chief Planning and Development Officer requested that voting on this motion be recorded. The vote was taken as follows: FOR the motion (7); AGAINST the motion (5); Abstained from voting. (5) The motion was declared CARRIED and it was RESOLVED – Permission be granted subject to completion of a S106 agreement and the conditions contained in the officer report. I have emailed the Director of Highways at County Hall asking for the drains on Leicester Road and the Culvert at the rear of Daisy Close to be inspected and cleared. I have had confirmation from him that officers would check and clear the drains if they were blocked. I have also had a reply from the police confirming my case on Highway concerns. Within 20 minutes, 19 drivers were found to be travelling over the speed limit on Leicester Road Groby. In the interests of Highway safety I have asked the police to continue monitoring the speed at this location. I would also ask residents to please watch their speed when they are travelling along Leicester Road as there are several nurseries situated on Leicester Road.
The women, who are thought to be eastern Europeans, targeted the woman in her home. I have spoken to the police Sergeant over this incident as it was first reported to be in Groby. He has confirmed to me that the incident took place in Groby Road, Glenfield at 9am on Sunday 25th September 2016, they knocked on her door claiming to know someone in the house. Once inside, one asked to use the toilet and stole the valuables while her accomplice distracted the woman. In a Statement Leicestershire Police said: “Were you visited in similar circumstances or did you see anyone matching the descriptions of the suspects in the area at the weekend? “We’d like to take this opportunity to remind people to never let any visitors into their homes. “If they are unsure of their identity, use a door chain and if possible check their identity with the company they are claiming to represent. If any doubt don’t let them in.” The women are approximately 5ft 6ins and were wearing dark clothing. One is thought to be in her 20s and the other in her 40s. If you have any information that could assist this enquiry please Contact Detective Constable Robert Taylor on 101, quoting crime number 293945 As the darker nights are approaching and the clocks go back, I would urge all residents to make sure that your doors are locked including your back door and kitchen windows. If you see anything suspicious please contact the police on 101 or if deemed urgent 999.
I HAVE been contacted by a local resident who received the e-mail below purporting to come from BT. The residents on line bill was due around the time of the email and he thought that was what it was, however when he clicked on the link it opens a page requiring financial/card details. At this stage he closed it down. This is another clever scam and, as this link requires you to log on to BT. This Scam has been reported to BT
Planning Application Proposed construction of 3 metre wide path on land off Groby Road, Ratby THE NATIONAL Forest have put a planning application for a surfaced path on land off Groby Road, Ratby. The application site is within a triangle of land between the M1 motorway, Groby Community College and Martinshaw Woods. It is easily accessible to the residents of Ratby and Groby from Groby Road, and by a public right of way which connects the site to Martinshaw Woods, a large accessible woodland, owned and managed by the Woodland Trust, immediately north of the site. The woodland compartments in the northern most field have already been planted and the field closest to the M1 will begin to be planted this winter. The submitted plans show an indicative planting plan for the site which will continue to be planted over the next few winters through public events and environmental education sessions involving local school children. The Planting Plan shows that the path will be lined by individual trees and copses close to the entrance, while further into the site, the route will pass through areas of plantation woodland. The application proposes the
11
construction of a surfaced path though part of the site. This will allow the woodland to be used more readily by local residents, including in times of poor weather, and by those with wheelchairs or pushchairs. The proposed path enters the site from Groby Road allowing easy access from both Groby and Ratby along existing pavements. A public right of way also enters the land at this point, the proposed path does not follow the route of the right of way, but will create a permissive loop through the site, returning to the site access. The woodland has been designed to be used by local residents who can access the site by foot. Access will be provided to ensure the site is suitable for use with those with walking aids, wheelchairs and pushchairs. The route is not intended to be used by bicycles, motorbikes or horses. At the request of Brookvale School, the route does not go to the school playing fields thereby encouraging pupils to access the school by the main entrance. I have spoken with both the applicants planning officer and planning officers at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and put my support for this planning application on record. As soon as the application is granted the National Forest intend to start applying for grants to get this project off the ground it could take up to 3 years to fully complete depending how soon they get the funding. I have also told the applicants planning officer that I would support their grant applications as this will be a valuable amenity for both villages. I would like to thank you all for your continued support and remind you that should you need my help or advice, I always pride myself on making myself available to residents. Remember I am only a phone call or email away.
Ozzy O’shea Always Working for you Cllr Ozzy O’shea Tel 0116 2394336 Mobile 07808585825 Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
I had a wonderful childhood, which is tough because it’s hard to adjust to a miserable adulthood.
12
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
THE NAIL LOUNGE CND SHELLAC & VINYLUX MANICURES AND PEDICURES By Appointment | 0116 3322935 or 07788582469 (Prices from £15) find ‘the nail lounge groby’ on Facebook
Julie’s Pet Care
From £5
Pet Minding
SERVICES
Tel: 07934 686692 Email: Julie.petcareservice@gmail.com
Dog Walking CRB Checked
n
io
at
EE
lig
ob
FR
no
e
ot
qu
HM
Building Landscapes & Tree Surgery
Landscaping
Tree Surgery
Driveways / Block Paving Patios & Decking Garden Walls / Stone Walls Ponds / Water Features Design Service Available
Trees Removed,
Building
Pollarded, Reduced & Shaped Hedgerows Cut, Laid or Removed Fencing (all types) Logs for sale
Extensions - Porches - Repointing
Tel: 01604 563021 (Mobile) Harvey or Min: 07966 505688 www.hm-landscapes.com
I rang up British Telecom and said ‘I want to report a nuisance caller’. He said, ‘Not you again’.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
13
Can’t draw, can’t paint? Norman Griffiths hears that self doubt is the enemy THE RESPONSE of many people when they are asked what they think of Art is that it isn’t really their thing, even though we are surrounded by art and graphic design. Perhaps their spontaneous answer is based on the thought of a silent gallery of old masters which don’t really communicate with them. Yet there is so much more. It is incredibly diverse and painting, drawing and sketching is a hugely popular pastime both nationally and in the East Midlands, where the Leicester Sketch Club has been voted the Art Club of the Year 2016 in the UK in a competition by Artist and Leisure Painter Magazines. At a more local level Mark Wilde’s classes in watercolour techniques mentioned in last month’s Spotlight continue to be popular. Mark, who works in watercolour, mixed media, oils, pastels and pen, studied art in America and came to England in 1990. He paints and teaches full time and has work shown in galleries throughout the UK. Although his Autumn classes are underway at Groby Village Hall he is willing to accommodate late starters. His contact details are at the end of the article.
It seems art is good for you Research suggests that, just like the known benefits of physical exercise, there are also mental benefits from drawing and painting. These include improved creativity, improved memory, improved communication skills and improved problem solving skills. These are in addition to the well known emotional benefits of the pastime. Even for those who just like to look, rather than create, from time to time it is possible to accidentally discover something fresh, imaginative and stimulating which catches your interest and may even make you smile, like Mark’s spray-paint on canvas portrait of Lenin and McCartney which you can see at https://sites.google.com/site/grobyinphotos. The art of Nottingham’s Anthony Greentree is another example. This month examples of his work will be dropping through letterboxes not just in this country but abroad as well. The reason is that he is the man who painted local musician Aynsley Lister, artwork which has helped make Aynsley’s latest album Eyes Wide Open even more special. In some ways the CD cover is a nostalgic look back to the days when the artistic expression on vinyl album covers often made them prized possessions. “I was approached by blues guitarist Aynsley Lister and his wife Steph to look at creating artwork for his new album ‘Eyes Wide Open’,” explained Anthony. “The idea was to capture the observations and moods of the songs he’d written and try to visualise it in a way that reflected the feel. The initial idea I had was the vision
of Aynsley opening curtains of a window and absorbing the moments of the day. The songs had an American vibe to them, so I immediately thought of New York City as the backdrop for the front cover.” He set to work by creating pencil and ink sketches to get a general idea of how it was going to look and sent them to Aynsley to see if that was the right path to go down. He had heard Aynsley playing live and wanted to capture in the paintings the expressive tone he had heard in his guitar work. “His performance of ‘Purple Rain’ is, for me, a perfect example of his delicate handling of the guitar and this was one of the main colours I wanted to include in the paintings.”
Three paintings to create Anthony set to work on three paintings chosen from the visuals he had created. Steph took some photos of Aynsley in various poses based off the ideas as a reference for the paintings and once he had formed the main part of the composition he then painted in the New York background. “The second painting I wanted to create the same feel but more of Aynsley in a contemplative mode, taking in the thoughts of his visions.” The result is a CD case that matches the quality of the music on the disc. The Eyes Wide Open artwork isn’t Anthony’s first album cover as he also painted the front cover of “Meeting in the Night,” the 2015 album from Till Bennewitz. Readers may have seen his work displayed in Leicester or his Afternoon Mural at Coalville’s Party in the Park in June - a mural created for FiLiGi, an organisation that helps young people improve their own futures. Anthony’s website carries many examples of his diverse output. Just when you think you’ve taken it all in you discover another link and more to look at. One of his commissions was to sketch the events of the whole day at a wedding. He was asked to capture as many moments throughout the day as possible. “This was a very difficult task, mainly due to the pace of what was going on. But I managed to produce 23 very quick sketches.” He was also asked to produce images for the tables and table plans. He produced 11 Glastonbury sketches in black and white as the couple were going there as part of their honeymoon. If you think this is enough to keep him busy you’d be wrong, as Anthony also runs art classes.
Studied art at DeMontfort University He grew up in Nottingham and pursued his art training at DeMontfort University, Leicester and Open University, Nottingham.
Since then he is a practising artist and also currently works as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator. “I have been working as an Artist / Designer for many years now and I enjoy how my work is flexible with many different challenges. I love working in all mediums depending on what I am doing or what the idea dictates. This has ranged from portrait commissions, murals and even conference murals, capturing the events of the day. I sketch as much as possible, which supplies me with the motivation to produce various bigger projects.”
Can everyone draw? Now working in Nottingham Anthony, just like Mark Wilde, loves helping others towards the realisation of their artistic ambitions. “ Many people want to pursue it as a hobby or eventually develop this towards a further education qualification. But sometimes they tend to fall at the first hurdle which is confidence,” he said. “A lot of the mishaps when drawing and painting comes with self doubt and even the fear of picking up a pencil. We all have the ability to draw and all have the ability to express. I like to think that I am part of that process in guiding my students through to awaken the potential of drawing and painting.”
Find out more There’s still time to join Mark Wilde’s watercolour course - you can contact him at markwilde8@gmail. com or ring 07757 010982. If you would like to see Anthony’s work your starting point is www.anthonygreentree.co.uk. The Eyes Wide Open album cover will introduce him to a new audience. The album, released on October 7th, has received a great response from critics, one of whom wrote that it “features an assortment of 13 individually superb creations which collectively underlines the fact that hard work and dedication truly pays off.” For more information go to www.aynsleylister.co.uk or facebook.
She said she was approaching forty, and I couldn’t help wondering from which direction.
14
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
News from Elizabeth Woodville Primary School IN PREPARATION for the autumn and winter ahead, Elizabeth Woodville has been hard at work ensuring our grounds look their best and learning about history and science at the same time!
Our Medieval Border
all grown for their usefulness, fragrance and beauty, so have been included in the border. The White Rose of York is the centrepiece because Elizabeth Woodville married into the House of York. The chosen plants are not as flamboyant or colourful as modern species, but nevertheless should provide year-round interest especially in late spring. Hopefully, once established the border will flourish and become a useful teaching resource for both History and Natural Science. Our thanks to Yvonne Randle for developing this wonderful learning resource in honour of the history of our school. I would urge visitors to come and see for themselves the splendid arrangement of plants comprising our medieval border.
Bring a spade to school! The gardening focus doesn’t end there as parents and pupils alike supported us on Saturday 1st October for ‘Bring a spade to school day!’ A group of approximately 30 volunteers led by Mr Coleman ensured that our grounds look their best by digging, clearing and tidying the flower beds and planting areas around the school. Luckily the weather kept at bay and refreshments were on hand to ensure our workers kept up their energy levels! A huge thank you to all parents and pupils who came along to tidy up our grounds!
Creative fire sparks fantastic writing in Year 3!
You may have noticed the gradual emergence of a flower border in front of the Elizabeth Woodville school sign. The border has been planted with a selection of herbs and flowering perennial plants that would have been grown in the medieval gardens of the wealthy in the time of Elizabeth Woodville (15th century). Plants such as iris, columbine, lavender, sage, thyme, marjoram, violet, primrose, sweet woodruff, lady’s mantle, carnation, daisy and poppy were
Year 3 have been working hard on their writing, describing strange places with interesting, varied and creative vocabulary. They loved sharing and performing them for each other at a special class campfire with Miss Jarman, what confidence on display! See the class enjoying the warmth of their ‘authentic fire’ in the picture above.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
As mentioned last month the theatre arrived at Elizabeth Woodville. We had an amazing time seeing the hall transformed into the magical world of Narnia, pupils were thrilled by the experience and it really showed in their inspirational creative writing! I thought you would enjoy these photographs of the performance.
Football season underway Elizabeth Woodville’s football season is officially underway as we look to emulate our fantastic success last year, which involved playing at 2 Premier League football stadiums! We enjoyed early season friendlies against Stafford Leys Primary School with the honours shared over the two games. Well done to our girls’ team who played brilliantly, despite losing 4-1. Our boys’ team also played superbly and ensured both school’s shared early success with a 7-1 win. Our campaign to continue our Rice Bowl Cup success of last year starts this month, Look out for a match report in the next issue.
Andrew Pridmore, Headteacher Take time to relax, especially when you don’t have time for it.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
10/7/2016
15
Word Search Puzzle
SHIPS & BOATS Wordsearch
Forgot username or password? Passcode/Create Ne
If you can spot the names of 12 VARIETIES OF SHIPS & BOATS in this issue’s Solutions for Districts Free Resources Wordsearch puzzle, you could win yourself a meal and a drink. This month we are offering a tasty prize of: A Main Course for Two, plus A Bottle of House Wine at The FieldHead Hotel. What We Offer Who We Are Teachers
To go into the draw, all you have to do is find - and mark a line through - the names of 12 TYPES OF SHIPS & BOATS. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). Send your entry to: UNSINKABLE, Groby & Field Head Spotlight, PO Box R L J I P Y L N Y N O Z D C S M Q 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by Tuesday 1st November 2016. Remember to include your name and address. The first allE E V R V R M P A O O Z L Z A S K correct entry drawn out of the Editor’s Sou Wester will win the prize. Q T I N C E Z R Q N N I R Z J I I Good luck! Here are the twelve types of boats & ships you have to find:
Y T C R E M A E T S P M A R T U K Z E R G R M Q Y N P K L A I P V C O V Y I A A N O E L L A G J Q D Q A R F T F J C R F C C M Y U L U I P O A X W D E T A G I R F A U J Q Z C T U T N V S F Y H J U N K F N V B B E O I Y E Z A P Q J K I S O Q O M O F W A D R T R T Y Q X P P I D H D K T Q R C Z D C Q X Q Y D B C N S U I K D P E J D R I V Y A S B U Z J U N L L O J M T I W Y T O B Z G R G W I M B F F C L A J Z E H A S I B B R L U U C V F G U Q G Y L U U Q T X M O D P D T N Z Z
AIRCRAFT CARRIER • CATAMARAN • CLIPPER CORVETTE • DESTROYER • FRIGATE GALLEON • JUNK • KAYAK SCHOONER • TRAMP STEAMER • WINDJAMMER Name: ................................................................................................. Address: ................................................................................................ .................................................................Postcode: .............................
Last Issue’s Wordsearch Winner The winner of last issue’s Wordsearch competition was: RACHAEL TILL of Markfield Road, Groby. Congratulations! Your prize will be with you soon.
Don’t get scammed! AIRCRAFTCARRIER
CATAMARAN Phishing Email purporting CLIPPER CORVETTE to be from the Police DESTROYER
THERE IS a phishing email currently in circulation that FRIGATE claims to be from the City of London Police. GALLEON The departments that it claims to represent include the ‘Fraud Intelligence JUNK Unit’ and the ‘National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’. The email is titled KAYAK ‘compensation fund’ and has a letter attachment that claims to be offering SCHOONER financial compensation to victims of fraud. The letter uses the City of TRAMPSTEAMER London Police logo. WINDJAMMER The letter states that in order for compensation to be arranged, the receiver of the email should reply disclosing personal information. It states that HSBC and the South African Reserve Bank have been chosen to handle the compensation claims. All of these claims are false. The email and letter are fraudulent and should not be replied to.
Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com
I bought a new Japanese car. I turned on the radio ... I don’t understand a word they’re saying.
Pa
16
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Groby Jeweller Herds Sheep over London Bridge in a Style of her Own! LOCAL AWARD winning jeweller, Cathy Stephens spent Sunday 25th September herding sheep across the iconic London Bridge. Cathy, as a Freeman of the City London was ‘exercising the long established right’ to shepherd a flock over the capital’s oldest river crossing. As part of the annual event, Freemen of the City take it in turns to herd groups of 10 sheep back and forth over the Thames bridge. At Sunday’s event around 600 of the City’s freemen, affiliated to one of the 110 City livery companies (ancient and modern trade associations and guilds) raised thousands of pounds for charitable causes through the Lord Mayor’s charity. This year’s event included racing driver Nigel Mansell. Advice from the Worshipful Company of Woolmen was that the dress code for the event was smart casual. Cathy, however,
Cathy Stephens taking part in the annual sheep herding event in London decided to be different adding some of characterful flair wearing a long black cloak and a tiara she had designed for her daughter. Cathy said, “The tradition dates
back to the 12 century when traders were allowed to enter the city with the tools of their trade without paying a toll. If you wanted to trade then you’d become a
member and get your Freedom of the City. Driving sheep is only one of the rights given to Freeman. Others included the right to carry a sword in public, as you were of good character and you would help with law and order as well. It’s now more of a symbolic right and it’s an effective way to communicate the role the City of London used to have. I love tradition, but as in my work I like to create something that is more unique and that is why I chose to herd my flock in a ‘distinctive’, but very personal way.’ Cathy was awarded a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and given the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her work in design in 1979. This accolade allows her to drive her sheep over London Bridge and means that she cannot be arrested for over ‘imbibing’ but rather can be driven home in a carriage to sleep it off. Cathy opened her Groby studio and showroom in 1979 and continues to run the heart of her business from this location.
The Nottingham Building Society & Harrison Murray Estate Agents (Groby Branch) are holding a Coffee Morning and Face Painting Session on Friday 21st October 2016 from 11am to 2pm. The event is a fundraiser for the Heart Link Children’s Charity at the Glenfield Hospital.
Coffee Morning & Face Painting Friday 21st October 2016 11am to 2pm
We would love you to come along for a cuppa & cake to support this worthwhile cause.
We are in Ratby Road, Groby.
Raising funds for I flirted with disaster last night. Now disaster won’t stop texting me.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Don’t miss the deadline for secondary school place applications PARENTS of children who are to start secondary school next year have until the end of October to apply for a place. Leicestershire County Council is encouraging parents and carers to submit their form on time to ensure their child does not miss out on a place in 2017. Moving to secondary school is not an automatic process, and parents need to ensure they have applied for a place before the closing date. L ast year, 95.5% of Leicestershire pupils attained their first preference for secondary school, compared to 94.2% in the previous year. Cllr Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families, said: We want as many children as possible to go to their first place of school, and the council has worked really hard to help achieve this. By completing the admissions form on time, parents can help ensure that this can continue. The transfer process is the same for all secondary schools, whether they are community, voluntary controlled, voluntary aided, academy, trust, faith, free or studio schools. Parents can apply online at www. leics.gov.uk/admissions or call 0116 305 6684 for general enquiries about the admissions process.
17
No Christmas lights for the Victorian Street Fair But Santa will still be coming, reports Norman Griffiths THE CHRISTMAS street lights will not be switched on in time for the Groby Victorian Christmas Street Fair on Saturday November 12th. The organisers had thought that if the lights were on it would add to the atmosphere of the event, though they appreciated it might be a sensitive issue as it is being held the day before the Annual Service of Remembrance. Informal consultations indicated that most would have no objection but there were some who felt it was inappropriate. “We decided that we should have regard to this minority view as the last thing we want to do is cause offence to anyone,” explained a spokesperson for the Fair. “I understand that St Philip and St James Church will be serving Santa will be arriving with his refreshments such as hot drinks, reindeer at 11am and will lead a cake and soup in one part of the procession of junior school children church. An Old Curiosity Shop up to his grotto at the church. The display with toys and other artifacts winners of a Santa Hat competition from Victorian times and beyond is at local schools will enable three planned. Another area will depict lucky children to travel with Santa a Victorian Christmas and a tribute on his sleigh. Children will be able to those who gave their lives in to have their photograph taken with the two world wars. This will be the reindeer, and for £5 they’ll be somewhere that visitors to the able to visit Santa and receive a gift Street Fair can pause and reflect on suitable for their age and gender. the sacrifice they made.” As mentioned in the Spotlight With just a month to go the last month popular entertainer organisers are finalising all the Kevin Burke will be back and arrangements for the day. Tables there will be other entertainment and chairs are being booked, and handbell ringing as well. It posters and banners are being wouldn’t be a Christmas fair without prepared, and raffle tickets printed. mulled wine and roast chestnuts Some lucky winner will be going and these are expected to be home with a first prize of £100, with popular as ever. two runners up receiving £50 and There can never be too many £25 respectively. Tickets will be on volunteers, though no doubt the sale around the village before the organisers would be overjoyed event, as the raffle takings make an if there were! The range of important contribution to offsetting volunteering help needed has now the expenses of the Fair. been compiled and include -
• • • • •
selling Santa tickets selling raffle tickets taking mulled wine cash taking chestnut cash collect admission charges (Bradgate Stores entrance) • collect admission charges (A50 slip road entrance) If you can help with for as little as an hour it would be a great help. There will be posters around the village to remind you of the time and date, but to be sure you don’t forget make a note on your calendar or in your diary for 12th November from 11am to 3pm. “With entertainment and over 50 stalls selling all sorts of products and food we expect this to be a special day for the whole family,” said a spokesperson. “With Santa arriving with real reindeer we hope it will be extra special for children, something they seldom have a chance to experience.”
HENSTOCKS
Accountants & Tax Consultants 26 Fosse Road Central, Leicester LE3 5PR
ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 50 YEARS WE CAN DEAL WITH ALL YOUR ACCOUNTANCY REQUIREMENTS OUR SERVICES INCLUDE ACCOUNTS PREPARATION (INC. LTD COMPANIES), PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXATION, TAX PLANNING, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL & VAT. CONTACT US FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
Tel: 0116 262 3202 Fax: 0116 261 9186 office@henstocks.co.uk
www.henstocks.co.uk
The qualities that most attract a woman to a man are usually the same ones she can’t stand years later.
18
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Groby Gardening Society News
The Village Show
As promised last month, here are the worthy winners from the show held on 20th August. YOUNG PERSON SECTION Class 74: A Book Mark 1st: Esme Window 2nd: Helen Chick 3rd: Evangeline Bryman Class 73: Garden Flowers 1st: Esme Window Class 72: A Decorated Plate 1st: Lewis Rae 2nd: Evangeline Bryman The judges decided to award 1st, 2nd and 3rd to each of the age ranges submitted by Martinshaw School: 4-6 years 1st: Oscar 2nd: Kieran Adamsey 3rd: Eddie Foulds 7-8 years 1st: Olivia Hiam 2nd: Ciaran Steel 3rd: Noal Clark 9-10 years 1st: Georgia 2nd: Seveni 3rd: Elliott Gamble Class 71: A Greeting Card 1st: Lewis Rae 2nd: Helen Chick 3rd: Esme Window Class 70: A Greeting Card 1st: Evangeline Bryman Class 69: A Sock Puppet 1st: Esme Window Class 68: Gingerbread Man 1st: Evangeline Bryman 2nd: Benjamin Window 3rd: Esme Window Class 67: A Creature 1st: Esme Window 2nd: Benjamin Window The Parish Council Cup, awarded to the best exhibit in the Young Persons Section was: Esme Window SPECIAL PRIZES Class 54: A vegetable tray (sponsored by The Allotment Society) Ernie Marston Class 59: “Our Gracious Queen” flower arrangement Joy Russell
Classes 18-23: Container plants section (class 19) Dawn Reed Classes 24-53: Fruit and vegetable section (class 42) Ernie Marston Classes 55-59: Flower arrangement section (class 59) Joy Russell
ONCE AGAIN the judging proceeded well and we were pleased that the weather cleared up for the afternoon session and many villagers supported the show by coming to see the exhibits and perhaps partake of the delicious cakes and tea provided by our W.I.
Classes 60-66: Handicrafts section (class 65) It was also a real pleasure to Hannah Window
welcome many entries to class 72 (The decorated plate) from youngsters at Martinshaw School. Their teacher, Mrs Brown, organised all their entries for which we are most grateful. A popular Cups and Trophies winner was Ernie Marston. He Parish Council Young Person’s accrued the most points in the Cup: horticultural sections and so was Esme Windows awarded The Banksian Medal. This is the third year that this R.H.S. Croxtall Shield for most points in medal has been awarded and a floral section: condition is that the winner cannot Kay Blick receive it again for 3 years. The earnest wish of the organisers is Callis Shield for most points in that more people will be inspired container plants section: Kay Blick, Stan Reed & Alvar Johnson next year to enter exhibits, as any fears of feeling entries are Jarram Shield for most points in inadequate or open to ridicule fruit and veg section: are totally unfounded. So many Ernie Marston exhibitors get a pleasure of being part of the show, never mind the The Banksian Medal for most winning of sections or prizes. points in horticultural sections: Classes 75-89: Cookery and preserves section (class 82) Jane Marston
Ernie Marston
September Meeting
Gamble Shield for most points in flower arrangements section: Kay Blick
OUR SEPTEMBER meeting was given to a talk on “Herbs” by Lynne tannWatson.
Firth Shield for most points in the cookery section: She gave a short history from Roman times up to the second Kay Blick Atherton Trophy for most points in the handicraft sections: Lynda Hawkes Richardson Plate for the winner of class 66 (salad items): Enid Watson D. A. Colledge Shield for the winner of class 89 (A packed Lunch): Kay Blick
World War when our national Health service largely took over from the use of herbs by ordinary folk. Prior to the 1940s, herbs were prized for their supposedly healing powers or as a defence against evil spirits. Doubtless many quack-type medicines had some beneficial properties and the use of herbs in brewing helped to
Sempervivum promote beer as a relatively safer drink than the often contaminated water. Separating superstitions from useful insights can be tricky but it must have been comforting to know that parsley only thrived where a woman ruled! Even today, it could be beguiling to think that dill will make you irresistible to the one you desire or that rosemary will ensure faithfulness and give prophetic dreams. Some common names of plants reveal earlier beliefs-e.g. comfrey (knit-bone), saponaria (soapwort) and sempervivum (houseleek..thought to ward off fires and lightning strikes if grown on house roof).
Future Meetings • Nov 10th: “Down to Earth” BBC Radio Leicester broadcast from our meeting • Nov 16th: Social meal at The Stamford (5.30pm)-signing board available at monthly meetings • Dec: 8th: Christmas meal & entertainment • Jan 12th 2017: Annual General Meeting If you like the sound of what we get up to, why not come along to a meeting and try us out. You will be most welcome. Our monthly meetings are held at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month in the United Reformed Church rooms on Chapel Hill. Details about membership and the events programme can be obtained from Eric Atherton. (Tel. No. 0116 2876637) or Email e.atherton637@ btinternet.com
Alvar Johnson
G.G.S. cup (& £5!) for Best exhibit in show: Hannah Window W.I.Trophy for Groby W.I. member with 2nd most points in show Angela Taylor Balderstone Trophy for Groby W.I. member with most points in show: Kay Blick
BEST EXHIBITS
Parish Council Cup for 2nd most points in show: Ernie Marston
Classes 1-17 Floral section (class 7) Ernie Marston
Morris Cup for most points in show: Kay Blick
How do I stay humble? Well, it’s not easy, but I start by being generally bad at almost all things.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Leicester Charity Christmas Card Shop opens in St Martin’s Square
19
Next LFE Film Evening
THE FESTIVE season gets under way in Leicester when the Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas card shop opens in St Martin’s Square on Monday 17 October. Perfect for those who want to get ahead in their Christmas preparations while supporting a range of national and local charities, the shop will offer a fantastic range of cards and Christmas goods. Staffed by a team of local volunteers, the Leicester pop-up shop is part of a network of 300 temporary shops run Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation. In addition to the larger national charities we are proud to sell cards from local charities including Coping with Cancer, Leicester Cathedral, Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid, Rainbows Children’s Hospice, The Laura Centre and Vista. Shoppers will be able to choose from hundreds of different Christmas card designs, as well as traditional advent calendars and candles, wrapping paper, gift tags, napkins and stocking fillers. Rosemarie Nash-Smith, Leicester Shop Manager says: “Buying charity Christmas cards is one of the simplest ways to support good causes this festive season. I am delighted that this year we have a card of Old John in Bradgate Park with just a sprinkling of snow which has been specially commissioned for us from a photograph donated by a local man. Sales of the cards not only generate funds with which the charities can make a real difference, but also purchasing and sending them helps raise awareness of the vital work these charities do. Come along and find us in St Martin’s Square by looking out for our distinctive triangular red Santa sign. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm” In the past ten years, charities have received more than £40 million from Cards for Good Causes, representing at least 70p in every pound, out of which charities have had to pay for the production and distribution of their Christmas cards and any VAT.
LFE Film Evenings will be showing on Thursday 3rd November 2016 “Dad’s Army”. It is 1944 and World War II is reaching its climax. The Allies are poised to invade France and finally defeat the German army. But in Walmington-onSea morale amongst the Home Guard is low. Their new mission then - to patrol the Dover army base - is a great chance to revive spirits and reputation, that is until glamorous journalist Rose Winters arrives to write about their exploits, setting the pulses racing and putting the local women on red alert. MI5 then discover a radio signal sent direct to Berlin from Walmingtonon-Sea. There’s a spy on the loose! The outcome of the war is suddenly at stake, and it falls to our unlikely heroes to stand up and be counted. Cast: Toby Jones, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sarah Lancashire, Daniel Mays, Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy • Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes. Venue: the Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE. Cost: £5. Doors open at 7.00pm when complimentary hot drinks with biscuits will be provided. The show starts at 7.30pm prompt.
Are your double glazed windows STEAMED UP or
A Musical Evening St Peter’s Church Centre Glenfield Friday November 11th 7.30pm Admission by ticket £5 Children £2 Includes light refreshments during the interval To reserve tickets phone 0116 2991868 or 0116 2879705
MISTY?
There’s no need to replace the whole window we will replace the glass unit for you.
Repairs to ALL PVCu and Aluminium Windows & Doors
Just call our small, friendly firm - whether it’s one window or a full house - with approximate sizes, and we’ll give you a price OVER THE PHONE or a free call out if you prefer.
Window Services Repair & Replacement Specialists: Est. 1982 167a Dominion Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8JB All profits go towards maintaining Glenfield Millennium Green Glenfield Millennium Green Trust - Charity Registration No. 1075162
Telephone/Fax:
0116 287 5395
I don’t want you to feel like you can’t express yourself, but I do want you to stop talking.
20
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
73rd Groby Scout Group Invade John’s Lee Wood
OVER A FANTASTIC weekend in September the 73rd Groby Scout Group took part in a ‘Group Camp’ at John’s Lee Wood campsite in Markfield. On the evening of Friday 16th September the Cubs, Scouts, and Explorer Scouts arrived on site full of excitement and loaded with kit to enjoy a weekend of camping. Leaders and Helpers were on hand to check them all in make sure that everybody settled in safely and happily. Fortunately the weather was fine and everyone started the camp in high spirits. The Scouts were set challenges of building Bivi’s and Hammocks in the woods – a task which they completed admirably, albeit to differing degrees of success! They then set about preparing, cooking and eating their own meals over open fires before taking part in a wide game and then finally getting into bed in the late hours. The Cubs were a little less ambitious and spent the night under canvas after having had a supper of fish finger sandwiches and taking part in a serious game of ‘Manhunt in the Dark’! Throughout the evening the Explorer Scouts provided their services in helping with organisation and mentoring the younger ones through the experience, until finally at around 3am the campsite finally went quiet and all the children finally fell asleep and the leaders eventually managed to get to bed. Saturday provided no respite for anybody – the morning chorus got everybody out of bed at sunrise and so commenced a full day of scouting. Scouts taking part in practical skills including cooking, fire lighting, axe, knife and saws, pioneering and teamwork; Cubs learning archery, air rifle shooting, abseiling and climbing, and fire lighting skills – all ably supported by Leaders and Explorers. In the early afternoon the Beavers arrived and suddenly the campsite was full of the entire contingent of the 73rd Groby Scout Group from all sections. Beavers learnt the essential skill of tent erection and then straight into games learning orienteering and teamwork skills. After an excellent and filling dinner kindly catered for by Leaders and Helpers, the group congregated at the campfire circle and took part in campfire songs, sketches and fun all around a roaring fire – fun was had by all, even if many suffered with lost
Small Ads • Indoor Rabbit/Guinea pig hutch, (from pets at home). Hardly used, excellent condition. Suitable for 1 rabbit or 2 Guinea pigs. Price:£30 Tel: 07967 897417 • Behringer Bass Amplifier BXl 3000 300 Watt, 2 Channel. Price: £75 o.n.o. Tel: 07966 253612
voices the next day due to over exertion! Never have so many sensible ‘grown-ups’ from Groby performed The Penguin Song in full voice and with full actions – not a mean feat by any stretch! Not surprisingly, bedtime came earlier than Friday – exhaustion from a full day of activities had simply taken its toll! - and the sound of silence echoed through the woods before midnight – much to the relief of Leaders and helpers who gratefully retired to bed as soon as they could! Sunday morning the excitement and fun didn’t stop and it wasn’t until lunchtime, when parents came to collect their exhausted and bedraggled children, when the camp finally came to a close. It was a fantastic weekend for the group – the weather managed to hold out and fun was had by all. The Chief Scouts Silver Award was
presented to Cassandra Dodge who then transitioned from the Cubs up the Scout section, some of the Beavers completed their ‘swim’ up to the Cub Section, and some of the Cubs moved into the Scout section. The Explorer Scouts were a great team and contributed heavily to the success of the event – not enough praise can be bestowed upon their efforts to make the weekend a success. A huge thanks to all of the Leaders and Helpers who gave up their time to make sure the kids had a great weekend, not only during the weekend, but also preparing for the event, setting up in the week beforehand, and also the clean-up after the dust finally settled and everybody went home. It was an amazing weekend and certainly a huge success for the Group as a whole – definitely one to remember and looking forward to doing it all again in the Spring next year!
SOME FACTS ABOUT SCOUTING • The Scout Association was founded on 1st August 1907. • Adventure is at the core of Scouting, and the Association passionately believes in helping their members fulfil their full physical, intellectual social and spiritualpotentials by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. • Over 200 activities are offered to the half a million Scouts around the UK, made possible by the efforts of 100,000 voluntary adult leaders. This has helped make Scouting the largest co-educational youth Movement in the country. • One of the challenges that the Scout Movement faces is finding more volunteers to plug the current gap. At present there are nearly 38,000 young people on waiting lists as more and more young people want to experience the adventure of Scouting.
• Adults working in Scouting contribute in excess of 364 million hours of voluntary work each year to their local communities. • The number of volunteers working for Scouting is bigger than the combined workforces of the BBC (24,000) and McDonalds (67,000) put together. • Worldwide Scouting has 30 million members both male and female and operates in nearly every country in the world. • There are half a million members across the UK (400,000 young people supported by 100,000 adult volunteers). Worldwide Scouting has 28 million members both male and female and operates in nearly every country in the world. • There are 200 Scout activity and challenge badges. These require participants to achieve a level of understanding and skill determined to be realistic for their age group.
• Philips Thermotube Heater, wall mounting, 12” long by 2” diameter, complete with fittings, new, unopened. Price: £5 • World At War DVDs, (13), complete series Price: £4 • M&S men’s traditional briefs, size 36”-38”, new, unopened, two packs of two. Price: £2 per pack. • Can of Cuprinol Fencecare, 5 litre, new, unopened, Autumn Gold. Price: £2 • Ballcock & Fittings, new, unused. Price: £3 • Pair of M&S Men’s Slippers, size 8, brown, new, unused. Price: £5 • Wall-mounted wooden peg rack, 26” long, new. Price: £1.50 • Cooker Rails, three. Price: £1 per rail. • ‘Painting by Numbers’ - two iems, with brushes Price: £1 each. • Toolbox with some tools. Price: £2 Tel: 0116 287 5973 • 3 Piece cane suite, cushions needs recovering. Price: £30 • Fish tank base cupboard, black. 28ins x 38ins Prce: £10 • 2 tier shelf, black. 24ins x 9ins Price: £5 • Calor gas heater Price: £10 IF YOU HAVE any household items which you’d like to advertise FREE in the Spotlight, please SEND DETAILS by post or email - sorry, we can’t take them over the phone. Maximum FIVE items please. Our postal address is Spotlight Small Ads, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT or you can email details to: info@ grobyspotlight.co.uk. Please put ‘Small Ads’ in the subject line, and include your postal address (not for publication).
Publicise your forthcoming community events in The Spotlight! Let us know what you’re planning and we’ll give you a free mention! Amazing!
Back in my day, we didn’t watch TV while we ate dinner. We actually talked to each other. It was awful.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
21
We still sell all our usual items from when we were a newsagents. But now as a convenience store we can offer so much more including groceries, bread & milk, alcohol, bathroom & kitchen essentials, baby foods, pet foods and so much more! All at competitive prices! We have regular promotions so why not pop in and see!
https://www.facebook.com/Wilsonsconvenience/
Marrying a divorced man is ecologically responsible. In a world where there are more women than men, it pays to recycle.
22
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Bad luck turns to good for a local Buzzard! THE MORNING of Tuesday 13th September staff at Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary received an unusual call from workers at the local quarry. Could they possibly take urgent delivery of an injured buzzard who was in shock after flying into a wire fence and then falling in to a water tank. Rescue centres are used to this type of query and luckily we have a very good contact, Jeff, whose life is dedicated to working with rescued birds of prey and owls. The shocked and confused bird was duly delivered to the Markfield sanctuary and put into a large dog crate in a quiet, darkened room. Luckily Jeff arrived within half an hour and took his new patient now named ‘Bardon Buzzard’ – back to his own sanctuary just up the A50. After a check-up and eleven days of peace and good food, ‘Bardon’ was released back over Bardon Hill in the early morning of Saturday 24th September, (a warm and sunny day), and is now circling happily in the thermals, concentrating on not repeating his recent experience!
Jo Leadbetter
Trustee, Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk
Every Saturday morning 10.00am—12.30pm
Catch meets for play, craft, story & chat for pre-school children with a parent or carer 9.30-11.30am every Friday at Groby URC Chapel Hill Fair Cuppa for FairTrade refreshments in fairly traded mugs. Every Thursday 10.3012am at the Village Hall
Weekly events for children and young people
for 6’s to 14’s on Mon evenings, at 6.00pm or 7.45pm; for 15-18’s on Wed evenings at 7.30pm; for 15-18’s on Fri at 7.30pm. We meet at the United Reformed Church All of these activities, along with our work in schools, are provided by the two churches in Groby under the group name EXTEND.
For further information please see websites and church magazines St. Philip and St. James www.bradgateteam.org.uk United Reformed Church www.grobyurc.com Youth Worker Children and Families Worker
Revd. Louise Corke 231 3090 Revd Sue McKenzie 232 1733 Ruth Cross 07759 087804 John Fryer 07540 957926
Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
23
Kilworth House
Skittles
WE HAD a lovely afternoon at Kilworth House when we went to see ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’. The weather was dry but there was a chill in the air.
A GREAT night for our skittles team, they won yet again. They were playing in the Bradgate Group skittles tournament against Birstall and Wanlip WI. I can see that cup coming back to us yet again. Apparently the ladies of Birstall and Wanlip are a great team and a shame that someone had to lose.
Some, (we have let husbands come along this time) had decided to picnic before the show, it’s a lovely setting to have one. The actors really do work hard, the dancing was wonderful. Personally I just loved the two Chinese men. When they spoke, all in Chinese of course, subtitles were flashed on but when they sang Al Johnson’s ‘Mammy’ in their language it was hilarious.
Norman & Underwood Talk OUR SPEAKER this month was Dr. Jonathan Castleman DSc (Hons) a title which was conferred on him by Leicester University on Thursday 15th July. This was in recognition of Jon’s tireless work within the restoration and conservation sectors of the construction industry. Dr. Castleman, Managing Director of Norman & Underwood, is due to retire shortly. Norman & Underwood was founded in Leicester in 1825 by the great grandfather of the current managing director and is one of the oldest family owned companies in the region. Jonathan began as a l5 year old apprentice. Mr. Norman, one of founders, died childless so it is the Underwood side of the family who now control the firm. The original works were in Freeschool Lane (3 acres) which was compulsorily purchased for The Shires development. They now have their works in Scudamore Road. Brother-in-laws Thomas and John helped found the Mablethorpe Childrens Home many years ago.
Diary Date: Bradgate Rotary BRADGATE Rotary are holding a vintage tea event on Sunday 4th December at the Groby Village Hall from 2.30-4.30pm. There will be food, mulled wine, teas, coffees and some events. We are raising money for Soft Touch, Sidekick and The Baldwin Trust as our charities this year. It will be a eventful afternoon. Tickets will be on sale in November.
Staunton Harold walk WE HAD wonderful weather for our Staunton Harold walk.
We were shown a video of some of the worldwide famous roofs they have done. It seems most of England’s famous buildings have the Norman & Underwood name on them somewhere e.g. St. Pauls, Oxford/Cambridge Universities, Royal Albert Hall and Chequers to name but a few. Their reputation spreads across the World. Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock has 190 tonnes of lead around the base and 18 tons of gold plated sheet to the dome. It took three years - firstly they used copper underneath but the gold turned blackish so nickel plate replaced it and the gold is brilliant to this day. Their works can be seen in South Korea, Moscow, Bermuda, Gibraltar, too many in fact to mention. Jonathan has a press cutting about the work in the Falklands to the Governor’s House from the Penguin News. If you have seen a wonderful roof the chances are they have been done by Norman & Underwood. Jonathan has been hands-on on most of these works. He spent three years in Israel doing the golden dome, getting home only occasionally. It was a very difficult time because of all the
problems there. The wooden coffin of Richard III is lead lined. He said he was pleased he was able to add his name to it for posterity - all hidden of course. The skeleton was wrapped in a lamb’s wool blanket. His job was to use a flame to weld the lead thereby sealing it, he said he was a bag of nerves, it could easily have gone up. He knew of an old lead coffin of a lady dated 1345 which had kept the corpse so well, she still had all her hair and teeth. Finally he brought up the subject of theft. The modern thieves have been known to erect scaffolding, wear high-vis jackets to look like genuine workmen. He now recommends roofs be done in other metals such as stainless steel, zinc, etc but often his advice is ignored as it is traditional to have lead. Their biggest department is glazing. He said that the High Cross glass centre shaft is their work. Jonathan was given a gold watch by the King of Jordan for the work he did there. Who would have thought a talk on roofs and glazing could be so interesting. It was. I thought, along with everyone, that it was a brilliant night.
We did a round of approximately 2 hours and finished up going along the ridgeway overlooking the Church and Hall and then making our way down to the Peach House café for our usual nosh, I had a bacon cob, delicious. The view from the top of the ridgeway was fantastic, very picturesque especially in the gorgeous sunshine. A great pity our healthy walk was written off by the noshing.
Cinema trip ANOTHER outing was to see Bridget Jones’s Baby. All said they had enjoyed themselves, it was a light-hearted film with a happy ending, the kind ladies like!
Next month AT NEXT month’s meeting we have Canon Alan Haydock talking about being a country vicar, apparently he is very funny. The meeting, as usual, is at the Village Hall (next to the Library opposite the Post Office) on the 20th October and starts at 7.30p.m. See you there.
Margaret
Halloween is Fast Approaching A Message from Leicestershire Police. With Halloween fast approaching you might be thinking about how you will deal with children visiting you trick or treating. To make it easier for children to know if you would like them to visit you or not, you can print off one of our posters and put it in your front window. Key the following link into your computer: https://leics.police.uk/ media/uploads/library/file/Trick_or_ treat_2013_YES_NO_2.pdf
I purchased a microwave bed recently, 8 hours sleep in 10 minutes.
24
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Coalville Furniture Superstore
DIVAN AND STORAGE BEDS
BED FRAMES
B FIR RAN SH ST D NO OW FL NEW W RO OO OP OM R EN
BEDROOM FURNITURE BY RAUCH
Come and see our exciting new displays of beds and bedroom furniture
Coalville Furniture Superstore, 79 - 81 Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PH (former Co-op department store) Tel: 01530 833311 Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, Sunday closed. Car park at rear.
Cooks Farm Shop
Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, Leics LE6 0AB, 01530 242214 www.cooksfarmshop.co.uk
Compost
Your Favourite Compost Now Available Here!!! Fencing Timber, Tree Stakes Gates & Ironmongery Grass Seeds for Lawns & Paddocks Buckets – Bins – Barrows – Animal Feeds & General Small Holding Supplies
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Also: Home Produced & Local Meats, Potatoes, Fruit & Veg, Eggs, Bread, etc. Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 10am – 1pm
All Jewellery Repairs Rings sized, reclawed & stones set Chains, earrings and bracelets repaired
SYKES JEWELLERS
Comissions designed & handmade
Tel - 0116 236 2510 www.sykesjewellers.co.uk 8 Bradgate Road, Anstey, LE7 7AA Apparently Marti Pellow has discovered he’s got arthritis. He feels it in his fingers, he feels it in his toes.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
National Trust Leicester Association NEWS
Letter from Uncle Eustace
National Trust celebrates 50th birthday this month
On working with young people
ON THE 31ST October this year the National Trust Leicester Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its formation. There are currently over 300 “NT Supporter Groups” in the UK but when founded the Leicester Association was only the 12th to be formed nationally. Following a public meeting in Leicester in May 1966 there was a very positive reaction to the formation of a group in Leicestershire. A committee was set up with Major E. Meakin as Chairman and Sir Ernest Oliver as President and they brought the Association to life with the first official meeting taking place at the end of October 1966. NT Associations are not run by the National Trust themselves but are independent groups organised by local NT members with the support of the Trust. Their main aims are to enhance NT membership by a varied programme of activities for their members, to promote the Trust to the general public and to support projects at local NT properties. Two hundred people attended the first meeting and membership grew steadily over the years to a maximum of almost 1,000 in 1977. Membership then declined slowly until 2005 since when membership has risen to a current total of 320. Membership of the Association is open to all NT members. At the time the Association was established the National Trust had 170,986 members nationally (there are now over 4 million members), the President was HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the NT annual membership was £2.00. Over the years various events have raised over £220,000.00 for the Association’s “Appeals Fund” which has all been used to fund a wide variety of projects at local NT properties as well as national projects such as the Coastline Campaign. The current programme consists of afternoon and evening meetings with a speaker, lecture lunches, outings to historic houses, gardens and other places of interest, a coach holiday and various social events. The Association also publishes a Newsletter three times a year and a monthly Newsheet. The Association will celebrate its anniversary with a lunch to be attended by Dame Helen Ghosh, the Director General of the National Trust and all members will receive a small booklet giving a history of the Association and an anniversary bookmark designed by one of the members. The NT Leicester Association has an afternoon meeting on Wednesday 26th October when Mary Matts will present an illustrated talk on Building Britain’s Canals. The meeting will be held at St Guthlac’s Memorial Hall, Holbrook Road, Leicester at 2.30pm. There will also be an evening meeting on Tuesday 8th November at Braunstone West Social Centre, St Mary’s Avenue, Braunstone at 7.30pm when Andy Beer (NT Regional Director) will present a talk on 50 Years of the NT in the East Midlands. Admission to both meetings is NTLA members £2.50, visitors £4.00 including refreshments. For details of the NT Leicester Association and its Talks Service for other organisations please call 0116 2229133.
Alan Tyler, Publicity Officer
25
The Rectory St. James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren
IT IS QUITE natural for you curates to enjoy working with young people in your parishes; church youth clubs were created in order to keep the newly ordained off the streets in the evenings. But be assured you will grow out of it. I consent to baptise babies and prepare teenagers for confirmation, but beyond that my contact with this alien life form is kept to an absolute minimum. Dear Miss Thrush runs our weekly Pram Service - whose sole purpose seems to be to give young mothers an opportunity to discuss the ever-changing liaisons within the village, while their offspring shred hymn books and destroy the flower arrangements. I drop in from time to time in order to check that the more mobile haven’t found where we hide the matches. An infant equipped with that knowledge can so easily become a teenage pyromaniac. I can give you little advice on your youth group. When I was a curate, the major activity seemed to be to teach them how to wear gas masks, although today I imagine there is more concern about protecting them from other sorts of exotic chemicals. Also, I suspect you are kept busy keeping the young out of the darker corners of the churchyard as they develop their anatomical knowledge – a pasttime still enthusiastically pursued by each new generation. You clearly find your monthly Youth Service a deeply enriching experience. As far as I am concerned, if such a liturgy had been necessary, then Cranmer would have provided us with one. Endlessly repeated choruses accompanied by a guitar would make me warm to the Quakers. I am sure St. Paul’s services would have been much enriched with Hymns Ancient and Modern. The disciples in hiding in Jerusalem were not even able to sing accompanied by an organ, which must have greatly dispirited them. I also feel that our Verger would be unable to cope with organising the strobe lighting and dry ice effects. It takes him all his time to remember to light the candles on the altar. On this matter we must differ. You must worship God in your way, and I in his. Your loving uncle,
Eustace
Thine A Yorkshireman wanted an inscription on his wife’s grave to read: ‘She was Thine’. The engraver mistakenly put ‘She was Thin’. The man wrote to explain that they had left off the ‘e’. The next attempt read: ‘E’, She was Thin.’
How joining a choir can actually keep cancer at bay THIS SOUNDS unlikely, but it seems that singing in a choir can help many cancer patients stay in remission. The collaborative research carried out by Tenovus Cancer Care and the Royal College of Music has discovered that choral singing can help to increase levels of your immune proteins, reduce your stress and improve your mood – all factors which help prevent cancer from returning. Dr Ian Lewis, director of Tenovus, explains: “We’ve long heard anecdotal evidence that singing in a choir makes people feel good, but this is the first time it’s been demonstrated that the immune system can be affected by singing. It’s really exciting and could enhance the way we support people with cancer in the future.” The study was published in ecancermedicalscience.
What do you call Postman Pat when he is retired? Pat.
26
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Borough Councillors’ Monthly Report Macmillan Coffee Morning PART OF the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning supporting Macmillan Cancer took place at Forest Rise Community Centre on Friday 30th September. Louisa de Souza and Mairead Collins organized the event and raised an amazing £226.60. As ward member for Groby I was contacted by Louisa prior to the event worried that they may not raise the room hire fee and was there anything I could do to help promote the event. Having featured it in our last Borough Council report in the Spotlight I am pleased to say that I asked the Borough Council to do their bit and waive the hire fees for the room which they agreed to do. The result being that all the monies raised will go to the charity. I attended the event and of course tried the delicious cakes on offer. Well done Louisa and Mairead in raising so much money for this very worthy cause. Macmillan nurses and support teams are crucial for people going through cancer yet are funded entirely through donations. Macmillan Nurses was also one of my chosen charities as Mayor of the Borough Council during May 2012 – May 2013.
Leicester Road Planning Application THE LEICESTER road planning application to approve the outline planning access to the site was again heard by the Planning Committee at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council on September 13th 2016. A motion to refuse the application was lost by eights votes to support the refusal and nine votes against. A motion to approve the officer’s recommendation for approval was concluded seven votes for, five votes against and five abstentions. Therefore the application was approved. What Happens Next? In my opinion the County Council will now attempt to sell the land on to a developer at a higher price who in turn will have to submit detailed proposals including the number of homes and site layout in a planning application that you will again have the opportunity to comment on.
Martin Cartwright Call: 0116 287 4500 Mobile: 078 50 70 70 50 E-mail: hbbc@appliancehome. co.uk Write: Maverick House, 10 Pine Tree Avenue Groby, LE6 0EQ
RSPCA Gold Award for Council’s Dog Warden Service For the fifth year running, the Borough Council’s Dog Warden Service has received a gold award from the RSPCA for its contribution to improving animal welfare. The RSPCA’s Community Animal Welfare Footprints (CAWF) award scheme celebrates good practice by rewarding those organisations that go above and beyond statutory service requirements to achieve higher animal welfare standards. Established in 2008, the annual Footprint awards are supported by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) along with the Local Government Association, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Councillor Kevin Morrell, the Borough Council’s Executive Member for Environmental Services, said: “Receiving this award is a major achievement for the Dog Warden Service and to receive it for five years running is continued testament to the service provided to the dogs and residents of the Borough and should be congratulated”.
Klondyke Appeals THE APPEALS, due to be held at the Borough Council on 18th and 19th October over the refusal to grant planning permission for a change of use of the land from use for agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and for the citing of a twin mobile unit for residential use, have been deferred. At the time of writing this article I had only just been notified of
Ted Hollick Call: 0116 287 5955 Mobile: 07962 373983 E-mail: ted.hollick@tesco.net Write: 7 Shaw Wood Close, Groby, LE6 0FY
this but it is believed that a new inspector will in due course be appointed and a new date for the appeal to be heard. If you were planning to attend the appeal then I would check with the Borough Council first. (The appeal reference numbers are APP/K2420/C/16/3143502 & APP/ K2420/X/16/3143504)
Householders Warned to take Care over Fly Tipping RESIDENTS are being urged to take care over who they pay to take waste away from their homes or they may find that getting rid of rubbish cheaply proves to be an expensive mistake. From small deposits of one or two black sacks, through to full van loads of construction material, green waste and tyres, the Borough Council had to deal with 602 incidents of fly tipping last year - an increase of 20 per cent over 2014. Taxpayers typically foot the bill for the 40 fly tips illegally dumped around the borough every month. Clearing fly tips costs the taxpayers of Hinckley and Bosworth around £26,000 every year Many of these incidents are the result of small businesses being paid by residents to dispose of their rubbish legally, but then fly-tipping it instead, so the council’s Clean Neighbourhoods Team are keen to make householders more wary of individuals or small businesses who offer to take away waste for a seemingly small fee as it could be that their waste will end up on the roadside nearby. Businesses that carry waste should be registered with the Environment Agency as licensed waste carriers and they have to pay to dispose of
Predictive text really gets my toga.
waste, so householders are urged to always beware of being offered unusually low prices for this service coupled with the absence of the appropriate registration. By law, individuals have a duty of care to take reasonable measures to ensure that waste produced on their property is passed on to an authorised person who will dispose of the waste responsibly. According to the duty of care, if the waste can be traced back to its source and the individual hasn’t taken reasonable measures then they may be liable for a fine of up to £5,000. Lisa Kirby, Senior clean Neighbourhood Officer at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said: “If the price seems to be too good to be true, beware, it could cost you much more in the end. Our best tip is to ensure you ask the waste carrier to complete a ‘waste transfer notice’ that gives you a written and signed record of what waste is being removed, who is removing it and when it was removed. You can print a waste transfer notice at www.environmentagency. gov.uk/dutyofcare or simply create your own capturing the information above. However the waste carrier should provide the waste transfer notice.” At the same time, the council is keen to crack down on those who tip rubbish illegally. During the next few months the council is looking at adopting a Fixed Penalty Notice for Fly Tipping offences which means that anyone who is caught fly tipping could face a fine of up to £400. The maximum penalty on conviction for a fly tipping offence is £50,000 and the possibility of a one year prison sentence. Although the council regularly fines fly tippers, it needs help from the public to catch more people in the act. Anyone who witnesses a fly tipping incident, especially if they can provide a vehicle registration, is urged to contact the council on 01455 238141 or visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ streetcleaning
We Are Here To Help You Should you have any comments or problems you would like us to mention in our articles please get in touch. Please remember if we can ever be of service to you or your family please do not hesitate to contact us, our details are listed above. Kind regards
Martin Cartwright & Ted Hollick
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
27
Friends of Charnwood Forest
The National Arboretum A talk by Roger Hailwood Monday October 24, 2016 Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. THE FRIENDS of Charnwood Forest are pleased to announce an illustrated talk by Roger Hailwood. Roger Hailwood is a guide for the National Arboretum. He is part of their promotional team as a speaker at venues throughout the UK. At Alrewas, where he lives, he is regarded as the village historian and he has published several books. In Alrewas he has been a youth leader, a church chorister and a Parish Councillor. Roger’s talk about the National Arboretum will be illustrated by slides and will cover its foundation and development, and will give a snapshot of the over three hundred memorials on the site. Further Information Peter Bertram 01162 100 572
Calke Abbey and its gardens
There was a large audience of members and guests on Monday September 19th to hear a copiously illustrated talk by Celia Sanger, who is a volunteer at Calke. Calke Abbey was the home of the Harper-Crewe family for several hundred years. In 1985 the burden of such a great estate became too much and it was acquired by the National Trust. The repairs and maintenance of such a property had proved too great for the owners and the National Trust was faced with neglect on a grand scale. Nothing had ever been thrown away which was both a problem and an enormous resource. Celia’s illustrations showed us the good times, the bad times and how the National Trust had brought house and gardens back to life. The old formal gardens, requiring enormous maintenance and many gardeners , are gone forever but in their place is a beautiful estate which we can all enjoy. The deer park, with many red deer, flourishes and the lime avenue, planted in 1846, is as fine as ever.
Newbold Verdon Jazz Club News A CAPACITY audience enjoyed a great evening of jazz at Newbold Verdon on Friday October 7th. Doc Houlind’s Revival Allstars treated us to a varied programme of traditional jazz. They are a Danish band and have a style of their own that is very entertaining. Doc Houlind leads the band on drums, and is supported by six other very talented musicians who all played their hearts out for the whole two hours. Judging by the calls for more at the end, I am sure we will all look forward to seeing a return of this band in the future. The next concert is on November 4th when we welcome The Phoenix Jazzmen with Sheila Fawkes. Do come along to Newbold Verdon Social Club and join us. Doors open at 7.00pm and music is from 8.00 – 10.30pm. Admission £9 and drinks at club prices. For more information call Kelvin on 01455 822824 or Pauline on 0116 2865496.
I had a happy childhood. My dad would put me inside a tyre and roll me down a hill. They were Goodyears.
28
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
Glenfield Millennium Green News WE HAVE some new play equipment installed on the Green and it has been very popular during the summer holiday. Along with that we have improved seating, a better wheelchair access gate and some new dog signs.
PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT
Telephone 01530-
244069
The dog signs remind dog owners to keep dogs on a lead near the play equipment. The disabled access gate can be opened using a Radar Key. Those Radar keys can be bought from Mobility shops. All this was possible because the Trust applied for a grant from The Big Lottery Fund’s “Awards for All” programme. We were awarded the grant and, helped by small grants from Waitrose and Leicester Mercury, we were able to pay for the work to be done.
Email us at: info@ grobyspotlight.co.uk Visit the website at www.grobyspotlight.co.uk 3,500 copies distributed 11 times a year (no issue in July) to homes and businesses in Groby, Field Head and The Brantings.
What comes next?
Compiled and published in the Parish of Groby & Field Head. Printed in Ellistown by Norwood Press.
ON OCTOBER 22nd at 10.30am we will be refreshing the Marie Curie Field of Hope bulb planting on the Green. Please come and help us plant the bulbs. Bulbs and refreshments will be provided.
The Spotlight is a monthly compilation of articles, press releases, events, general items of interest and news items submitted to us by local residents, groups, associations, sports clubs and local authorities.
Bring your own spade and wear strong shoes. This is a free event. After that we are having a Musical fun evening in November - see advert for details. There will be lots of Ukulele players to entertain us along with some refreshments. All the profits will go towards keeping the green in good condition. So if you fancy a local night out, come along. Finally, please put December 17th in your diary: that’s the date of our annual “Carols on the Green” event. www.glenfieldmillenniumgreen.org.uk
David Fawkes
Exercise Tips & Tricks
Can you help?
Hi all. The names Simon. Proud Groby resident. Box set fanatic. Cheese fan. Former caster of a large shadow.
A lady living in Fern Crescent, Groby requires the services of a mobile hairdresser on a weekly basis. Tel: 0116 287 7970
During my 20s I managed to lose 30kgs in 9 months, shifting from my obese frame to an athletic one. These days I help others do the same in my job as an exercise scientist and personal trainer. Each month I’m going to provide you with some tips and tricks. This month I’d like you to consider the definition of exercise, which is thus: ‘Activity requiring physical effort’. It doesn’t seem very limiting does it? Think of all the possibilities that opens up for you. Building on that thought, your task for this month is simple (Oh also there are going to be tasks). Sit down and think of activities that requires some degree of physical effort. The one rule is that they have to be things you would really enjoy doing. Think outside of the box. Options could be playing with the kids, raking the garden or carrying shopping bags (My favourite. Strange I know). Once you have a few ideas pledge to yourself to do at least 60 minutes each week. You can combine the activities however you wish. The sessions can be as long as you wish. As long as they add up to 60 minutes’ total. Next month I’ll show you how to develop a way of eating that will allow weight loss whilst also being enjoyable. From there we just make progress, progress as far as the eye can see! You can see more of me by visiting my website (bodydevelopmentcentre.co.uk) or finding me on Facebook (@bodydevelopmentcentre). Or pop along to my class, every Thursday at 7pm at Brookvale. Until next time. Best wishes.
Simon
Groby & Field Head Spotlight
Don’t forget to send us your news! Thanks.
The opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Spotlight Production Team. The inclusion of any group or organisation in this publication does not necessarily imply a recommendation of its aims, methods or policies. Groby & Field Head Spotlight cannot be held responsible for the information disclosed by advertisements, all of which are accepted in good faith. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this magazine, but no liability can be accepted for loss or inconvenience caused as a result of error or omission. Groby & Field Head Spotlight reserves the right to amend, shorten or refuse to publish articles and/or advertisements submitted for publication. All contents © Groby & Field Head Spotlight. None of the articles contained in this magazine are to be reproduced in any way without first obtaining written consent from Groby & Field Head Spotlight.
NEXT ISSUE OUT ON: 12th November DEADLINE: 29th October
I was so disappointed after travelling all that way to see the Great Wall of China. It wasn’t made of china at all.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
UNBEATABLE
BOILER
29
5663
OFFER Ga
s Boil er s
£1,350* Fitted * Plus V.A.T. Terms & cond
PRIC MAT E PRO CH MISE
itions apply.
• UP TO 10 YEARS WARRANTY • COMPETITIVE FINANCE FROM £7 PER • NO DEPOSIT OPTIONS • FREE SURVEY & FIXED PRICE QUOTES
WEEK Installer
GREAT VALUE & NO SURPRISES from your local heating company since 1994 Drop in to see us: 13 Leicester Road, Groby, LE6 0DQ
0116 287 8000
REMEMBER WITH EVERY FUNERAL PLAN £25* IS DONATED TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Golden Charter knows that some things should never be forgotten. Like the sacrifices made by those who serve us. Which is exactly why a donation of £25* will be made to The Royal British Legion for every one of our funeral plans sold. Right now, taking out a Golden Charter funeral plan doesn’t simply mean peace of mind for you. It means an extra £25* in memory of the fallen and for those serving now.
Anstey & District Funeral Service Ltd, Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AT
Call (0116) 234 0548
talbotthouse@ansteyfunerals.com
* £25 from the sale of each funeral plan, identified with The Royal British Legion sticker, and where plans are not cancelled, will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited, which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279) and Poppyscotland (Scottish Charity No. SC014096).
I used to be in a band called ‘Missing Cat’. You probably saw our posters.
GC-LIFT 15201
Golden Charter is Proud to Support
30
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
I always go to work wearing baggy trousers in honour of my favourite band. My wife thinks it’s Madness.
Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-OCTOBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
31
FAST FREE LOCAL DELIVERY BOSCH
BOSCH
Fridge Freezer Frost Free 191/127 Ltrs 3 Clear Drawers A+ Rated
Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin Speed 6kg Load Capacity A+++AB Rated Express Wash
KGN34VW24G
H185 x W60 x D65
WAB28162GB
15 Programmes
Blomberg
BEKO
Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin Speed 7Kg Load Capacity Quick Full Load 16 Programmes A+++AB Rated
Washing Machine 1200rpm Spin Speed 8Kg Load Capacity Quick Wash 15 Programmes A+++AB Rated
LWF27441
BOSCH
B12S53N3GB
SMS50T02GB
Single Electric Oven Multifunction Cooking A-20% Rated 67 litre Main Oven CircoTherm Fan H59.5 x W59.5 x D55
Dishwasher 12 Place Settings 5 Programmes Half Load Noise Level 50db A+AA Rated
Fitted Kitchens We are pleased to announce that we are now agents for A.W.E Kitchens and Bedrooms Who specialise in Bespoke made to measure kitchen & bedroom furniture Please call in for further details
WMC1282W
Internet Pricing
ANSTEY
with Personal Service
“Ask About our Same Day/Next Day Installation and Removal Service”
Exhibition of original images by local photographer
‘Worlds Apart’ - Exhibition & Sale Groby Village Hall (Coffee Bar Room) Saturday 29th October - 9.30am to 12.30pm Mike Pratt is putting on a second display of his striking and highly original images during the morning of Saturday 29th October at Groby Village Hall. Come along and view his ‘kaleidoscopic 360 degree’ images, each one compiled from up to one hundred individual photographs.
Groby Wine Circle GROBY WINE CIRCLE is a very sociable group which usually meets on the third Monday of the month at Groby Community College. Speakers are invited to give talks on a variety of interesting topics after which there is a chance to catch up socially over a drink with a cheese and French bread. Throughout the year we organise fun nights out such as skittles, quiz nights, meals out and visits, etc. The first meeting after the summer break was on Monday the 19 September and, as usual, was well attended. The Guest Speaker for the meeting was David Tideswell who gave us a most interesting talk about ‘Garden Birds through autumn and winter’. David’s talk including slideshow, was punctuated with many humorous anecdotes, and provided a most interesting insight into what to expect in our gardens through the winter months, and covered aspects of feeding, nesting boxes, predators, a few statistics, disease and what to look out for. His booklet, ‘David’s Garden Birds’, was avaible to purchase on the evening. Future guest talks include: • October – Talk about Cheese • November – The Railways of Leicestershire Also 11 November there is a skittles evening at the Red Lion, Huncote. If you feel you would be interested in coming along or would like more information about our Wine Circle please contact either: Dave Cooper (0116 2392844) or Robbie Grundy (0116 2393853).
If you enjoy reading the Spotlight, please pass it on to a friend or relative after you’ve finished with it. Thanks! I’m getting worried. My boomerang should have been back hours ago.
19 Ratby Road Groby, Leicester 0116 287 0041
11 Flying Horse Walk Nottingham City Centre 0115 941 0800
Did you know commissions and repairs are carried out in our onsite workshop? Â Â
Visit us and see our complete range of silver, gold and platinum jewellery. www.cathystephens.co.uk