SEPTEMBER 2016
School of the Year Award
MacMillan Cancer Support
STANTON UNDER BARDON Primary School was nominated for School of the Year (as featured in the Leicester Mercury) by parents of a pupil in Reception for the school’s outstanding support after their daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. Mr Shirley the HLTA in the class received training to support in medicating and monitoring the pupil and fostered a close supportive role with the family. Head Teacher Mrs Diane Parry and Mr Shirley attended the City Rooms for the final results, where the school did not win overall but did receive a runner’s up certificate in recognition.
ONCE AGAIN Gill & Friends welcome you to our Coffee & Cake Morning on Friday 30th September, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, in the Residents’ Lounge at Willow Court, Upland Drive, Markfield. The event is part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in support of MacMillan Nurses. Please come along and have a coffee with us!
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Fun at the 30th Anniversary Redgate Dog Show WELL, after months of planning it’s all over again ... but we all had a great time celebrating our 30th birthday on 14th August at Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary. Trustees, staff and volunteers really enjoyed greeting and hosting nearly 500 people who came through the gates during the day to join us in the fun. And if you were listening to ‘Clueless’ on BBC Radio Leicester you would also have heard that we were Clue Number 3 that morning. When the radio car was on the field, we had a ‘sneaky peak’ at Clue 4 and had no idea at all what it meant, so it’s a good job we were not responsible for guiding the team to the next location! We are delighted to report that the charity raised £3,000 at this year’s Dog Show – thanks to you - to help towards veterinary and food bills. If you would like to help us continue in this work, helping and re-homing animals locally, please do think about getting involved with Yve, Jane, Kelly, Val and me in fundraising and events planning, or marketing or advertising. Ideas also gratefully received! • OUR NEXT LOCAL FUNDRAISER will be on Saturday 8th October – a rock and roll and disco party night at Thornton Club, Main Street Thornton. The fabulous local band ‘Black Diamond’ will be playing a range of music from the 1960’s to the 1990’s. These concerts are always a ‘good do’ and we are very grateful to club managers Eddie and Karen Orme for their support. Please call Jo on 01530 230 455 or email me at Redgate Farm Office redgate@mail.org, or see website: www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk
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Gold medals for Stanton Under Bardon pupil in gymnastics Congratulations to Alia Disu who took part in the Leicestershire Level 4 County Gymnastics competition winning a gold medal for ‘bars, floor and vault’ and won the ‘All round’ trophy for all ages, well done Alia, the Olympics are beckoning !
Christian Aid 2016 WE ARE delighted to inform everyone that the Christian Aid house- to-house collection in Markfield in May this year raised £753.56. A United Service collection raised £139.58 and a Coffee Morning raised £169.62. This comes to a Grand Total of £1062.76. The amount gift aided was £320 which should generate a further £80 for the charity. Christian Aid and Churches Together in Markfield (CTIM) are very grateful for all the donations, and for all the hard work and effort by those involved.
Churches Together in Markfield
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MacMillan Cancer Support World’s Largest Coffee Morning
BAGWORTH COMMUNITY Centre is holding it’s 3rd Annual Coffee Morning to support the ‘Largest Coffee Morning in the World’ appeal on Saturday 17th September between 11a.m. & 3 p.m. A great day can be enjoyed, 26 stalls selling a variety of goods, face painting, tombola, raffle, licensed bar, sandwiches & of course the obligatory coffee & cake! Raising funds for this appeal is so important. The reality is the 1 in 3 of us will get cancer and may need the support of the Macmillan team. The majority of their work is possible only through donations so fundraising is vital. Everyone, including children & dogs welcome. Thank you.
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South Charnwood High School ‘encouraging excellence, valuing people’ Headteacher: Andrew Morris: Deputy Headteachers: Simon Andrews, Tina Corker Assistant Headteacher: Kathryn Juszkiewicz Business Manager: Angela Preston
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Part time (25 hours per week, term time) – Temporary for 1 year Required as soon as possible an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work for 25 hours per week over five days, supporting pupils with learning difficulties/disabilities in mainstream classes (primarily in Science) across the school (Years 7-11). Grade: 5 – Actual salary £8601.77 - £9382.46 per annum (depending on experience). Please see the school website at www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk for an information pack and application form. Alternatively, telephone 01530 242351 or email: hcarnan@southcharnwood.org
South Charnwood High School is a “Safer Recruitment School” and this position is a regulated activity. Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 19th September 2016 Interviews: TBC Broad Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9TB Telephone: (01530) 242351 Fax: (01530) 244258 Email: office@southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk
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County Councillor’s Report from David Sprason
To White Line or not to White Line - that is the question
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OU MAY have noticed the lack of white lining gangs in the area despite the numerous requests that have gone to the Leicestershire County Council highways department. These have come from local residents, Parish Councils and me.
It is very frustrating for all of us when we consider the fact our council tax bills have increased by 4% this year and will continue to rise by the same amount over the coming years. I believe it is time for County Hall to have a radical and innovative change to its organisation and delivery. It is time to clear out some of the senior executives and bring in a younger more dynamic leadership team. Getting back to the Highways & Transport department they will see their budget cut by a staggering £10 million taking it from £27 million to £16.5 million. We are already seeing under the current budget repairs taking longer, grass cutting at a minimum and being missed, signs no longer being cleaned, public footpaths overgrown, subsidised buses being replaced with responsive transport and household waste sites open less with new charges introduced. The current plan is to see if some of these services can be hived off to Parish Councils at a cut price rate, or to local volunteers. A similar approach adopted by the Library department who want to have their cake and eat it on the back of the many volunteers running their libraries. Mind you if you look at what is happening in Desford it looks like bullying them into submission by passing the huge property repairs on to them. It is done with a lick and a promise that it will help pay for them from a one off contingency should it be required. It is not all bad news for the
area. We did manage to get most of the outstanding white lining done in Bagworth thanks to the persistence of the Parish Council clerk. The Botcheston junctions have been done and the yellow lines on the corner of Little Shaw Lane finally completed. The missed grass cutting around Stanton under Bardon has been done at last after many requests. In Markfield we still await action. The pedestrian crossing on Chitterman Way is in need of repair as it is hardly visible. Many road junctions around the village need the lines renewing which I can assure you have been reported to highways on many occasions. I personally have half a dozen acknowledgements over the past twelve months telling me that the pedestrian crossing work will be completed shortly. So there you have it - the reality of the budget cuts coming out of Leicestershire County Council are having consequences. Edmund King OBE, AA president has
warned on many occasions that the budget cuts imposed on local government and the impact that it will have need to be clearly understood. I am ashamed to say that the state of our roadside verges hedges and road signs are the worst I have ever seen. Complaints are increasing and the future is looking even worse.
What needs to be done by central government? • Create longer term certainty over highways maintenance funding, enabling local highway authorities to develop and implement long term asset management plans which would deliver a better outcome with the money available; • Frontload funding over the next Comprehensive Spending Review period in order to enable an accelerated programme of maintenance spending; • Give local authorities greater certainty over how overall maintenance funding is spent,
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including relaxing some of the artificial distinctions between capital and revenue maintenance and allowing local authorities to vary the amount of maintenance spending year-on-year, within a long-term funding envelope; • Review the formulae used to allocate available funding between different local authority areas so that it takes account of the volume of cars, buses, lorries, pedestrians and cyclists travelling on local roads as well as road length. • Fully understand the economic value of highways maintenance spending on local roads, including its impact on pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. So the question: “Is it now the time for a radical change that sees smaller government at County Hall in favour of once again our front line service being made a priority”? I am also looking for a team of volunteers to help me with road sign cleaning maybe you have some outside your house that you could do a couple of times a year. If you think you can help, please send me a text or message me on 07940 838507. I also need to clarify that the 120 bus service is a subsidised service but still has 18 months of the contract left so will continue to be available. If any changes are proposed for this service then the County Council will need to do a consultation. I will make sure the residents of Stanton under Bardon and Markfield Court are kept informed.
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Appeal for information for project on World War II I’M WRITING from the Ibstock Historical Society and wondered if you could include a plea in your next issue for information from your readers. A couple of years ago we published two books about local people who served in the Great War, the first detailing the casualties and the second included some stories of those that came back. Given their close links with their neighbours in Ellistown, Nailstone but especially Ibstock, Bagworth people were also included and our friends at the Bagworth Historical Society were key to our research. We’ve just started a follow up project researching people who served in various capacities during WW2 and with the proximity of Desford Aerodrome we imagine they were many and varied. Three people that we are of particular interest in appear on the memorial at Holy Rood • Violet CLARKE • H. COOPER • W. JORDAN Any information that your readers can provide would certainly be a tremendous help although we’re also interested to hear from anyone who has information or photographs of a further five names on the memorial • Albert BAINBRIDGE • Alfred and brother Horace LOWE • Norman REED • Joseph TURNER The Ibstock Historical Society can be contacted direct at the Community events held most Saturday mornings between 10am and 12 at the Palace on the High Street, through the website, www.ibstocklives.wix.com/home, by email at ibstocklives@yahoo.co.uk, through the Societies Facebook page or our friends at the Bagworth Group.
Ian Vickers, Ibstock Historical Society
Markfield WI Programme 2016 •
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21st Sept: David Siddon The Fascination of the English Language 19th Oct : Ali Groschl The Art of Fused Glass 16th Nov: Julie Ede Wonderful, Wicked, Wily Wallis 21st Dec: Ian Rogerson Turkey Talk
Coming Up At The Club In Thornton Fri 30th Sept: National Macmillan Coffee Morning Sat 1st Oct: “The Bemuzos” Sat 8th Oct: “Black Diamond” - Charity Evening For Redgates Farm Animal Sanctuary Sat 15th Oct:“Finding Georgia” - Band Information supplied by Karen Orme
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Newbold Verdon Jazz Club THE LATEST concert at the Jazz Club was a performance called “A Tribute to Trad Jazz”by The Pedigree Jazzband. The band was founded by Chris Walker and Roger Marks who shared a love of the style of jazz popularised by Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. The band started with a rousing version of Bourbon Street Parade and covered a wide range of top hits including Petit Fleur, a great jazz version of The William Tell Overture and Chimes Blues. Chris Walker’s informative commentary, anecdotes and humour made sure that the audience really enjoyed themselves especially when invited to join in with the singing! The next concert at Newbold Verdon Social Club is on Friday, October 7th when we welcome a return visit of the Danish Band, Doc Houlind’s Revival All Stars. They proved very popular last year and I’m sure they will be equally good this year. The music starts at 8.00pm, doors are open at 7.00pm so come early to get a good seat. Only £9.00, with drinks and snacks at club prices.
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Stanton Village Hall News AFTER A short break whilst Trustees enjoyed their holidays, the village hall is again the centre of our attention. We have two main items to report.
The first is that we have two new Trustees, Sheila Forryan and Jackie West. I am sure that they will find the work very rewarding and will be able to add new views and opinions. The second major event to have taken place over the summer is the installation of acoustic panels. Both the Trust and the Parish Council have recognised that the echo in the building made it difficult to enjoy events, particularly music and cinema. The Parish Council awarded a contract to Acoustisolve who, after conducting tests which involved some Dr Who sound effects, found that the echo was some 4 seconds, so it was not surprising that we were having problems. The panels have reduced the echo to less than 1 second and those who have used the hall since have found it to be a much more enjoyable experience. The coffee mornings continue and the next will be 20 September. We will continue to hold a “Book Bring And Swap”, which last month raised over £3 for LOROS, which at 20p per book was a good sum. If you have some books in good condition that you would like to bring along, please do so. An idea has been put forward that during the winter months the Trustees serve a Soup And Cob Lunch at the coffee mornings. Your opinions, please. We need your feedback (forgive the pun). With the nights drawing in, Cinema Night, or Flicks in the Sticks, has restarted with “Dads Army” shown on 10th September. The next offering is on 19th November when, following requests for a musical, the Andrew Lloyd Webber “Phantom of the Opera” will be shown. As usual, tickets will be on sale at Stanton Stores – thanks John. As always, the support of the villagers, their friends and family is appreciated.
MARK STEPHENS
Chairman Stanton under Bardon Village Hall Trust
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An amazing start for latest Redgate kittens – born in a tree! AN AMAZING start for latest Redgate kittens – born in a tree! Here at Redgate Farm we have this summer’s kittens now ready for re-homing, (and some more which will soon be ready). But there is one litter who have had an extraordinary start in life. Their mother, a stray (named Tina by the animal carers), gave birth to her babies in an abandoned bird’s nest up a tree. She was probably panicking about the best way to protect her vulnerable family, and thought an abandoned bird’s nest the best option. But a tall tree is a dangerous place for kittens, and luckily a local resident heard them whimpering above his head, and one by one he rescued the mother, and then the kittens, and brought them to the Markfield sanctuary. They have been available for re-homing since 26th August and have had their final inoculations and veterinary inspection. They have been named by their carers but you may wish to re-name them something like, Robin, Jay, Jenny (Wren) or even Woody! Please do come and see them and their mother. After all she has been through, Tina is in real need of a quiet, loving home and some respite from her past experiences. Tina is understandably a bit shy but when she is alone with you she comes out of her shell and she loves a fuss. Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary is based at the end of Shaw Lane on the side of the A511 and is open to the public every day of the year from 10.30am – 3.30pm. Please visit, or call (from noon onwards is the best time to telephone) 01530 243 925. Or email: redgate@mail.org We are also on Facebook.
Tina the stray cat ... who gave birth in a tree!
Exceptional first set of GCSE results for pupils at South Charnwood High School STAFF AT South Charnwood High School were delighted with their first set of GCSE results, particularly the performance in English and Mathematics where the results were exceptionally high. • • •
86% achieved A*- C in Mathematics 84% achieved A*- C in English 78% achieved A*- C in both English and Mathematics
Particular mention must go to the following pupils who have achieved outstanding results: Jas Purewal - 9 A*, 1 A Jess Platts - 5 A*, 3 A Emily Evans - 3 A*, 4 A, 2 B Sam Flatt - 3A*, 4 A, 2 B Keshnee Shah - 2 A*, 6 A, 1 B Beth McCartney - 2 A*, 4 A, 4 B Aimee Read - 2 A*, 2 A, 3 B, 2 C Alisha Parmar - 1 A*, 6 A, 3 B Arran Ashan - 1 A*, 3 A, 4 B Jordan Crawford - 1A*, 2 A, 5 B, Alex Eason - 1 A*, 1 A, 6 B, 1 C Jacob Mayne - 6 A, 3 B Jack Huddlestone - 6 A, 2 B, 1 C Sophie King - 4 A, 4 B, 1 C
Beth McCartney (left) and Aimee Read opening their results
Headteacher, Andrew Morris said “Our pupils have made outstanding progress, as well as attaining at a very high level. This success is just reward for their hard work and we congratulate them all.”
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• Request for a new bench – Little Shaw Lane: – Mr M Lay had confirmed the location of the bench and the clerk had now ordered it at a cost of £404.55 exc. VAT. Mr M Springthorpe would install the bench on a slab base at a cost of £365.00 exc VAT. The Parish Council was concerned that the new double yellow lines recently installed by Highways hadn’t conformed to the County Council’s scheme, as advertised, as they hadn’t gone far enough around the bend. The clerk had reported this matter to the Highways Department. • Car Parking along Chitterman Way outside the Post Office and Markfield Surgery: PC Wardle was no longer the local beat officer so he had passed the matter onto PC D Riley. • Mayflower Close AntiSocial Behaviour: David Sprason had spoken to Simon Cole, Willy Bach and the County Council Impact Team who have agreed to look at ways to tackle the ASB issues around the Mayflower Close area. The County Impact Team have agreed to discuss and work with Dawn Grantham. • Taylor Wimpey housing development on land south of Jacqueline Road: Appeal awaited. Mr M Lay stated that it was now 6 months from when the decision to refuse was determined. The proposed Earl Shilton and Barwell Urban Extensions were close to being signed off, which should ease the pressure of development in rural areas. • Green waste – brown bin service: Mr M Lay stated that at the Borough Council’s Scrutiny Committee, Mr R Parkinson had confirmed that there had been an increase in “fly-tipping” throughout the Borough. A lot was builders’ rubbish and was being tipped into ditches hidden in long grass and he suspected that this was because they were
Extracts from the Unapproved Minutes of the Markfield Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at 8.00pm at the Methodist Chapel, Markfield. (May be subject to alteration or correction.)
now being charged to tip at local recycling centres. Mr T Lockley also added that a lot of “fly-tipping” being found now was green waste. • COMMUNITY CENTRE Summer event June 11th: £342 was raised and the event was well attended. Walking football: Following the initial walking football fun day there are now two weekly sessions. They are great fun and very popular! We also ran our ‘European Championships’ at our weekly Mayflower Club and one gentleman was delighted to win the ‘European Goalkeeper Award’ at the age of ninety years! These sessions have come to the attention of the Football Association’s “Football Development Officer”, for Leicestershire and Rutland and she may be visiting the centre to see how they are developing. Solar Panels: They have so far generated 1.25Mwh of electricity and have earned over £46 of income. The Clerk has registered the panels with the electricity provider. It takes approximately 12 weeks from registration before the PC begins to receive income for the electricity sold back to the grid. The income will be back-dated to the panel installation date. Roofs: The roof vents have been removed from Hall 1 and have been temporarily replaced with solid, new tiles. The roof insulation, which had got wet as a result of the faulty roof vents, has been removed and the roof void is now drying-out before new insulation is installed. The damaged patch of plaster on the ceiling has been repaired. The Parish Clerk is still to receive a
response from Keller and Keller – the builders who originally installed the roof vents. Less significant faults have been found on some other sections of roof and, where possible, have been repaired. It is believed that there are still many cracked tiles, which require replacement. This damage is thought to be caused by footballs being repeatedly kicked onto the roofs. A new coat of anti-climb paint will be applied to down-pipes to discourage youths climbing onto the roofs – signs warning of the presence of this paint are already in place Recommendation: Given the range of roof related problems being experienced, the PC should consider commissioning a Building Surveyor to produce a report on these matters Showers: When the community centre was first built there was a far greater demand for the showers in the changing rooms. Of recent years they are used by only 1 or 2 people once per week. The showers, which are fed via a pump from a very large hot water tank, have, over the past couple of months, stopped working twice. Given the age of the system and how little it is now used; it is worth
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THE HERALD • SEPTEMBER 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@markfieldherald.co.uk questioning whether or not it is worth repairing the showers as they currently stand or would it be better to replace them with an alternative system? Recommendation: Approached local contractors to obtain both advice on the most appropriate course of action and related costs. Further replacement LED lights: Barrie Gannon has surveyed those rooms where replacement LED lighting has yet to be installed and a specification is being prepared for the necessary works. This will be sent to at least 3 contractors to quote against. Once quotes have been received they will be assessed on:comparability, value for money and energy saving. It is then intended to use the best all round quote as the basis for a SHIRE Grant application to Leicestershire County Council. If successful then funding of either 20 or 50% would be available (Awaiting clarification from the LCC). To allow this grant application to be developed and submitted over the summer, when the PC won’t be meeting, in principle approval for the level of PC financial support for it is now sought. Recommendation: Approve up to £2,000 to support a SHIRE Community Climate Change grant application. Recommendation: Develop a draft 5-year maintenance plan for the Community Centre. Resolved, item 8.4, replace the tiles with vents and cowls. Mr T Lockley would also discuss the matter with Mr D Brooks. Resolved, item 8.5, advice from local contractors to be sought. Mr B Gannon suggested an independent electric pumped shower. Resolved, item 8.6, £2000.00 funding from the Parish Council to support the SHIRE Community Climate Change application, which would be led by Mr T Lockley and Mr B Gannon. Resolved, item 8.8, develop a 5 year maintenance plan for the Community Centre. Anti-Social behaviour report: Mr T Lockley stated that incidents had been particularly bad on the EU Referendum day. Mr M Lay stated that the police didn’t appear to be doing anything at all and that Mrs D Grantham’s persistence had been second to none in dealing with the anti-social behaviour. Both Mrs D Grantham and a resident had now made a statement to the police and it was hoped that they would now prosecute the perpetrators. Amendment to existing Byelaws: Mr M Lay said that the new Public Space Protection Orders could be extended to all public spaces. This would make changing our byelaws much easier but the Parish Council would need to consult with the public first. The police would be able to enforce these byelaws and so could the Parish Council, however he was worried about Parish Clerks enforcing them but the Parish Council could employ security guards. • JUBILEE PLAYING FIELDS REPORT Football pitch - With the football season having finished the goal posts
have been removed and the worn grass in the goal mouths repaired with new turf. Cricket pitch - Some damage occurred to the wickets when one team played after the groundsman advised them that it was too wet to do so. The damage spread over a number of wickets. Consideration is being given to see if the repair costs can be recouped. BTE – Mr T Lockley and Mr D Moran would be meeting Mr B Elliott tomorrow at 4pm to discuss the parking of heavy plant vehicles on the car park and plans for the company’s new building works. Mr M Lay asked Mr T Lockley to remind Mr B Elliott that works to complete the Tarmac driveway were now overdue. Fencing to prevent access by scrambling bikes - Aaiting a start date for the works from the contractor • NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING REPORT Mr T Lockley had written a report and circulated it to the members prior to the meeting. Resolved, the draft application was accepted. The Parish Council should also liaise with Groby, Ratby and Newtown Linford as the areas mentioned above were considered as part of Markfield settlement areas, as any development would impact on Markfield facilities. Mr M Lay had a good discussion with officers at the Borough Council regarding this matter and had asked for much stronger support for parishes in drawing up Neighbourhood Plans. • CORRESPONDENCE: 2Commune had won the contract for the Framework to provide UKLC (UK Local Council) websites to Parish and Town Councils in Leicestershire and Rutland. The Parish Council’s current website was hosted on a server provided by Leics County Council. This server had reached end of life and was scheduled to be switched off on 1st September 2016 at which time our old website will no longer be available and all content will be lost. The Parish Council needed to take urgent action now to ensure that it has a website from 1st September 2016 onwards. The basic setup cost was £650 + VAT and annual cost of £400 + VAT. Resolved, the parish council should seek quotations from other web designers. This matter would be agreed via email as the present website would be closed on 1st September and the next Parish Council meeting was 6th September 2016. QUESTIONS TO THE CHAIR: • Mr M Lay stated that vehicles were again being sold at the road side at Field Head roundabout. • Mr B Gannon reported the footpath running from The Pieces, Queen Street to Hill Side was very overgrown. • Mrs A Cook stated that residents of Markfield Court were very concerned that the 120 bus service was going to cease.
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Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council
TENDERS INVITED
Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council are seeking suitably qualified contractors to undertake grass cutting and grounds maintenance works in the Parish. Tenders are for two years and commence March 2017 and run until March 2019. Tenders are being sought for grass cutting within the Parish of Bagworth and Thornton. The contracts will be offered in two separate contacts of areas, (A) Bagworth and (B) Thornton for grass cutting and grounds maintenance. Contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a select list to tender for the works are invited to contact Ann Murray Clerk to the Parish Council by email by 1.00pm on the 31st October 2016. Email: clerk@bagworthandthornton.org.uk telephone: 01530 230638 / 07580 574093 Bagworth Community Centre, Station Road, Bagworth, Leicestershire, LE67 1BH
Markfield Local History Group presents
A talk on Reformation, rebellion and the rise of non conformity in Markfield and neighbouring parishes 1553-1800 by Michael Ball
On Tuesday 20th September 2016 at 7.30 pm at The Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield Non-members £2 www.markfieldhistory.btck.co.uk
I had a wonderful childhood, which is tough because it’s hard to adjust to a miserable adulthood.
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Markfield volunteers celebrate saving their library Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald THE WEEK before last (depending on when you are reading this) I was asked to say a few words at a celebratory event at Markfield Library. The reason for the celebration was the fact that it had been a year since a group of willing volunteers had taken over the library and continued to provide a library service in our community. They had in effect prevented the library from closing, which in all likelihood it would have done as the County Council were looking to make big savings, by offloading a big part of its library service, retaining only those libraries in the main conurbations like Hinckley and Coalville. The volunteer group had managed against the odds, and with limited time, to organise themselves to ensure the library had a sound future. I was humbled and immensely proud to speak before all those present because I for one recognise the difficult task they faced and the dedication they have shown to see it through in the manner they have. This was not an easy task and those who set out on doing so, have achieved a remarkable outcome. At the beginning it was not clear on what terms the Library would be handed over, what finance was needed to be in place and of course how many people would offer to support the venture with time and patience.
Matthew Lay
It has not always been an easy ride but despite the uncertainties that surrounded this project, the volunteer group established itself, found a range of people with the right skill sets and grew from that point onwards. They have been strongly supported by the Parish Council, the local County Councillor David Sprason and myself, but in reality, it was the volunteers who have really made this happen and I take my hat off to them. They now have a fully operating business plan which is sustainable; they offer a range of services to users of the library and importantly have a good number of people willing to volunteer in a whole range of different ways something that ensures everybody can play their part. It is very much a community within a community.
Operation Christmas Child asks for one million shoeboxes THIS YEAR Operation Christmas Child UK hopes to send one million shoeboxes to needy children in developing countries. And if you find it hard to get hold of a shoebox, no worries: OCC is now offering flat-pack shoeboxes for individuals, families, churches, schools and community groups. The vision of Operation Christmas Child remains so simple: “a Christmas shoebox gift is a ‘treasure chest’ for a child who has never received such a gift before. It is a powerful symbol of hope that someone, somewhere, cared enough to pack a gift. Last year, people across the UK set 900,008 shoeboxes to 14 different countries. They played a key part in over 11 million children globally experiencing God’s unconditional love through a simple gift. Thank you!” More details at: https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child SEE ALSO PAGE 25 ...>
Addressing those present at the celebration, helped remind me of the tremendous contribution volunteers make to the local communities of Markfield, Stanton and Field Head and often beyond that. Without the hours of time and the dedication and of course the skills brought to the table by individuals, many of the things that help enrich our lives would not happen, and the community as a whole would be a less welcoming place to live in and be part of. If you look right across the spectrum at the range of activities provided, the support offered to individuals, the groups and societies that exist, you can start to begin to recognise how much of this is delivered by people who essentially are giving their time to enrich the lives of others and in doing so are
enriching their own lives. Much of this volunteering activity has been described by some as added value activities, things that enrich the quality of lives for people but not considered essential service provision. This seems a harsh view in my eyes but it does raise a critical point. If public services are to continue being squeezed in the remorseless way that they are at present, will volunteering be able to continue to fill the void? It might seem far-fetched but the police are already looking for more volunteer constables. Who would have thought 10 years ago that the local library service would be run and serviced by volunteers? It raises many questions and ones that don’t have easy answers. The whole point of volunteering is that you are free to do so. The dictionary refers to a volunteer as ‘a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it’. As we move into providing other key public services we may cross the line and end up asking volunteers to do more and more until they are less willing and less free to make the choice not to do it. This would be a very sad development and one I hope can be prevented.
Dancing in Bagworth, shocking! KEN, GLENDA and their small team of volunteers continue to organise social dances at The Club in Bagworth. The next social dances on Saturday evenings at 8 pm are on September 17th and October 22nd. Music is provided by Ken’s CDs. As well as the dancing there is a bingo session and a raffle. Admission is £2 For the next charity dance, the team are supporting Maria in her endeavours to buy a defibrillator for the village of Bagworth (a machine designed to give an electric shock in order to restart stopped hearts). This dance will take place at The Club in Bagworth at 8 pm on Friday 23rd September. The format will be the same as for the Saturday social dances above. Admission is £2.50 which does not include the bingo or the raffle. The raffle always has lots of prizes which obviously increases the chances of winning. These events are always enjoyable evenings taking place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Do come and support a good cause and have a good time as well.
She said she was approaching forty, and I couldn’t help wondering from what direction.
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Markfield Community and Sports Centre Family Trips to the Seaside AS MENTIONED in previous editions of the Herald we ran two family trips to the seaside this year. During the early hours of Wednesday 27th July two coach loads of excited passengers set out from the Centre to Skeggy. It was pouring with rain as we set off with coats and umbrellas at the ready. We need not have worried for as soon as we left the Markfield area the sun broke through the clouds, the rain stopped and for the rest of the day we had fine, pleasant and above all dry weather. We all enjoyed a traditional family day on East Coast sampling the delights of Skeggy including making sand castles, donkey rides, walking along the prom and the pier, amusements and rides as well as devouring our old favourite meal of seaside fish and chips. On the 17th August we set off once more to the seaside this time with a coach full of family day trippers heading to Llandudno in North Wales. The weather all day was glorious with clear blue skies and warm sunshine. For those of us who managed to make it to the top of the Great Orme there were spectacular views over the Menai Straights and across the bay to Conwy and beyond towards the Snowdonia. The more sedate enjoyed a promenade along Llanduno’s magnificent pier, a stroll along the beach and promenade and, of course, ice cream and, yet again, seaside fish and chips. There was even a traditional Punch and Judy show on the prom that brought howls and shrieks from the onlookers especially the children. These were two great family days out enjoyed by all and we are already looking forward to next year’s trips.
Markfield’s Very Own European Cup Final IN RESPONSE to the European Cup 2016 Tournament the Mayflower Club held their its very own Walking Football European Cup Competition. Teams representing the home nations in the Euro 2016 Cup finals competed to win the Markfield Walking Football Champions title watched by an enthusiastic and raucous huddle of supporters. The team representing Ireland and captained by Gabriella won through as Champions and their star striker Alan won the prestigious “Golden Boot” award for the highest number of goals scored. The Welsh
team lost out to the England team losing in the “last place” play off final and duly received the wooden spoon award. However, the Welsh team was consoled by the fact that their goal keeper Peter won the coveted prize of the “Tournament’s Outstanding Goal Keeper”. At the age of ninety Peter was outstanding saving numerous shots on target and would certainly give England and Manchester City goal keeper Joe Hart a run for his money. If you would like to have a go at walking football we do run sessions at the Centre. It is good fun and steady exercise for you.
Mayflower Club Update THE MAYFLOWER Club has remained open throughout the summer holidays with many fun and interesting activities each Wednesday afternoon. Events included a Wimbledon-style tennis tournament followed by a cream and strawberry tea, a talk around Living Well with dementia plus a fascinating photographic talk on the native wildlife to be found in Sherwood Forest. On the 10th August we paid homage to Leicester City’s triumphant Premiership Title success by visiting the celebration photograph display in New Walk museum in Leicester. The display was truly magnificent and even Ranieri’s dingle dong bell was on display. I found it amusing that the old dinosaur skeleton even had a City scarf draped around its neck. Many of us haven’t been to New Walk museum for years and it was a chance to revisit some of the old favourites including the Egyptian display and then relax in the cafeteria with a nice refreshing cuppa and slice of cake. On the 31st August to celebrate Team GB’s magnificent achievements at the 2016 Rio Olympics we held a special Indoor Decathlon Olympic Games session. Members competed in ten indoor games to see who could amass the most points and win the coveted Mayflower Club Indoor Games Olympic Decathlon title. Games included ludo, draughts, connect 4 and dominoes as well as games of skill such as a shooting gallery, indoor fishing, pin ball wizard and golf putting. After a titanic struggle Alan emerged as the Gold Medal winner with an amazing 1,870 points. The silver medal went to Beryl with 1,237 points and the bronze medal was won by Eleanor with 1,034 points. Dinah continued her poor run of form by once again picking up the wooden spoon award by coming last with a hard fought but rather miserly 272 points. Medals and Prizes were awarded by Graeme Chilvers the Health, Well Being and Sports Development Officer for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council who was really impressed by the enthusiasm shown by our intrepid contestants. We have many exciting and informative sessions coming up over the following months as follows including talks on Fire Safety, Multiple Sclerosis, Witches and Witchcraft plus other events including “A Day at the Races”, the Mayflower “Conkers Championship” and a Halloween Party in October. If you would like to join in DON’T BE SHY just turn up at the Centre on Wednesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm. You will meet some lovely people and have some fun as well as getting good information on things that affect your
Take time to relax especially when you don’t have time for it.
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Other Activities At The Centre • Functional Fitness Functional Fitness sessions are proving to be very popular taking place at the Centre on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm. This is functional exercise for people of all ages and abilities that helps to strengthen legs, lower back, arms and shoulders and will lead to better joint mobility and stability. The sessions are will be coming to an end in a few months time however, you can still come along and join in. Sessions are FREE and you just need to turn up on the day and give it a try. • Tai Chi Our Tai Chi sessions are also proving to be very popular. They are held on Thursday mornings 11am to 12 noon. • Parents and Toddlers You may not be aware that we have a Parents and Toddlers club at the Centre. Sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 11.30am. This is an opportunity for you to have a bit of a social with other parents and guardians whilst your children play with all the toys we have amassed for them. It is only £1 per child and they can have fun while you relax. Simply turn up on the day.
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New Kung Fu Classes on Monday evenings 5pm to 6pm PIYO classes Tuesday evenings 7pm to 8pm As from 4th October we will also be hosting on Tuesday evenings Pilates(7pm to 8.15pm) and Sleep YOGA (8pm to 9.30pm)- Booking is essential for these sessions. For bookings and enquiries please contact Markfield Centre and Sports ,Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST on 01530 242240 or email markfieldcomunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk or you can visit our website www. markfield communitycentre.com to view our facilities, latest news, photo gallery and information about the Centre.
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Another busy day ... I DECIDED to wash my car. As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the hall table. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the wastepaper bin under the table, and notice that the bin is full. So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the rubbish first. But then I think, since I’m going to be near the mailbox when I take out the rubbish anyway, I may as well pay the bills first. I take my cheque book off the table, and see that there is only one cheque left. My extra cheques are in my desk in the study, so I go to my desk where I find the bottle of coke that I had been drinking. I’m going to look for my cheques, but first I need to push the coke aside so that I don’t accidentally knock it over. I see that the coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye - they need to be watered. I set the coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I’ve been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I’m going to water the flowers. I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table. I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, we will be looking for the remote, but nobody will remember that it’s on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I’ll water the flowers. I splash some water on the flowers, but most of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill. Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do. At the end of the day: the car isn’t washed, the bills aren’t paid, there is a warm bottle of coke sitting on the counter, the flowers aren’t watered, there is still only one cheque in my chequebook, I can’t find the remote, I can’t find my glasses, and I don’t remember what I did with the car keys. Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I’m really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I’m really tired. I realize this is a serious problem, and I’ll try to get some help for it, but first I’ll check my e-mail. Do me a favour, will you? Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don’t remember to whom it has been sent.
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I flirted with disaster last night. Now disaster won’t stop texting me.
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Bumps, babies and Bagworth
News from Bardon Park Chapel www.bardonchapel.co.uk
THE SUMMER holidays are well and truly over and we are again settling into our regular programme of events. There are some changes to these, however. There is ‘Stay and Play’ for all under 5s on a Monday morning from 9.30-11 am. This includes a range of toys, lots of space to move around in plus extra time for the children to explore, experiment and learn about the world. On Tuesdays we have ‘Just for Babies’ from 10.00 to 11.30 am. This session is for mums to be (bumps) and mums/dads/carers and babies under 18 months. This is a cosy and informal setting allowing people to meet others in the same situation. Questions can be asked and experiences shared. This can often be the beginning of long term relationships. The toys are specially selected to support new born babies and toddlers. The third event is ‘Messy Play’ on a Thursday from 1.45 to 2.45 pm. Not only is there messy play, there is also make and play. Sometimes the children will be making things to take home and enjoy. This is always a popular session. To run these three events, we are delighted to welcome back Debbie. She has professional qualifications in childhood studies and early year’s education. Do come along and share in a great experience both for parents and for children. As well as these events we have ‘Forever Savvy’ running the Coffee Bar between 10 am and 2.30 pm on a Tuesday and a Friday. As well as hot drinks, they make and sell homemade baking and light snacks. Why not pop in for lunch on those days? In addition to those sessions we continue to have Keely-Anna’s dance classes on a Monday afternoon and Saturday morning. Karate on a Monday 5.30-6.30 pm, Craft Club on the same day 7-9 pm. Prize Bingo on
‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.’ Proverbs 3:5-6 FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE: Every Sunday morning at 10.30am. THE CHAPEL IS OPEN ON THURSDAYS: 1pm and 3.00pm for visitors. THURSDAY ART CLASS: Between 7pm and 9.00pm. The class tutor is a retired art teacher. THE MONTHLY PRAISE MEETING: 1st Saturday in each month at 3.00pm. Enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, fellowship, testimonies and uplifting messages. Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, Bardon, Coalville LE67 1TD There is a large car park at the back. For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on Tel: 01530 242526
Modern life What an automated society we now live in. Have you ever noticed that when a traffic signal turns green, it automatically activates the horn of the car behind you?
the second Monday in the month, eyes down 7.45 pm. On Tuesday afternoons there is ‘Drop in’ from 2 to 4 pm. Between 7 and 8 pm it is ‘Fat Blast’ and ‘Legs, Bums and Tums’. On Wednesday we have ‘Laura’s Keep Fit’ from 7-8 pm. Thursday is Youth Club from 7 to 8.30 pm. If you have a suggestion for an alternative activity, or if you would like to run a class, please let us know. Looking forwards we have a date for your diaries: Friday October 28th. We have booked a duo, Kate and Paul. Kate Howden and Paul Jones are singer-songwriters, based in The North West of England, who have that special magic that captivates an audience in a unique, intimate atmosphere. Stripped back, gritty, often poignant, sometimes humorous, observations that reflect life’s ups and downs, their show is a family friendly mixture of songs, tunes and stories that has the audience joining in, singing along, and laughing as they share their travelling experiences
through their music and northerntinged banter. They celebrate England in all its guises good and bad, particularly rural village life, including nature and the seasons. With powerful harmony, skilled musicianship and beautiful arrangements, they write all their own material and between them play, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. Kate and Paul continue travelling all over the country specialising in playing at Village Halls, Churches and Community Venues. As contemporary musicians they enjoy exploring the acoustic sound of each unique venue and use no effects. Their show has been described as, ‘relaxed and enchanting’ and ‘an absolute delight’, ‘their joy, talent and good humour were infectious’, ‘music for all ages’. You can find out more information, see an up-to-date list of tour dates and hear examples of their music by visiting, www.howdenjones.co.uk . Admission is £8 per ticket.
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Calke Abbey, History &Gardens Echoes from the past
Letter from Uncle Eustace
Talk by Celia Sanger on Monday September 19 2016 at 7.30 - Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall
My dear Nephew Darren
On how long a sermon should last The Rectory St. James the Least of All
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AM AFRAID we will never agree about the appropriate length of sermons. Your 50 minute exposition on the theology of St. Paul concerning women wearing hats in church is, I am sure, of real interest to you.
But as your sermon slowly unfolds, I suspect it will prompt quite a different Celia is a volunteer at Calke Abbey concern among your congregation. Have they set the oven timer to come with several roles. She leads groups on too early? of visitors on guided walks of the Whenever I even hint that a matter of theological importance may gardens, talking about history, be about to appear in one of my sermons, an expression of benign plants etc. She is part of a recently incomprehension comes over my congregation. You know the look – you formed research group and also see it on golden Labradors whenever they try and work out what their participates in other activities such owners are telling them. as Calke Alive when she represents There are certain sure signs that should warn you when you have 17,18,and 19th century members preached for long enough. One is when members of the congregation of Calke family, and also now coreach for their prayer books to try to work for the umpteenth time how the ordinates the Calke Talks service. date for Easter is calculated. The organist turning on the blower when you This is her second year as a NT say “and finally” is another. speaker, and she likes to keep Most members of the congregation will count the number of dead flies her presentations informal, with on the windowsills during your sermon. But when you can see members of a minimum of dates and lots of the congregation counting the numbers in the congregation counting the illustrations. Her talk covers the numbers of dead flies, that is absolute proof that it is time to stop. history of the gardens from the 18th century to the present time, with There has only been one occasion when I preached for longer than my standard eight minutes. Our former organist was in the habit of taking his a little about the family and the StNTPeter’s Church, Copt dog for aOak walk during the sermon. I knew I had to carry on preaching until I work of the in the saving of the heard the latch on the vestry door for the second time. That meant he was gardens over theHarvest last 25 years, to Supper back, and ready to play the last hymn. Unfortunately one Sunday, his dog the present time. and Entertainment ran away. Away from Calke she is Treasurer with While he searched for it over every field in the parish, I spent the for the Ticknall preservation and intervening two hours reading the greater part of Leviticus, discussing the historical society and a Serenata member of food laws set forth in Deuteronomy, and arguing for a Deutero-Isaiah. I was the Ticknall garden club, and Ashby 24th September headed for the Babylonian exile when we all heard the vestry door re-open. historical Saturday society. the Service, the congregation left looking as though they had just in she church at 7.30pm After prompt Before Calke had a successful craft shop in Ashby for Tickets 8 years, £7been rescued from a major shipwreck. And at the next church council meeting, we unanimously voted to buy our organist a stronger lead. before which she worked for a local Early booking recommended charity managing a small plant Sue Gammon 244229 centre at Conkers visitor centre. Your loving uncle, Further information: Peter Bertram 01162 100 572 or www.focf.org.uk Eustace
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News From The Bagworth Forward Group The Bagworth Forward Group (BFG) is a very small group of volunteers who work together to enhance the life of the village of Bagworth.
Because BFG are few in number we are very grateful to all of those who helped to make The Fourteenth Annual Bagworth Show at the end of August a success. This includes all of the people who helped to set up the Show and pack away afterwards. It also includes everyone who exhibited on the day, everyone who had a stall or looked after a stall or helped with the refreshments. But, equally as important, it includes all of the people who attended on the day. And we were very grateful for the large numbers who did this. We are also very grateful to the Sure Start Centre who allowed us to use their premises for stalls, and also to Midland Quarry Products and Presscuts who both made sizeable contributions towards the running of the Show. Sadly the exhibits of vegetables, fruit and flowers were much lower than usual. We lost count of the number of times that we heard, “It’s been a bad year for vegetables, etc.” However, the number of children’s exhibits made up for this. At the end of the day, there were only four of the 108 classes which had no entries. We were able to present 19 of the 20 trophies, a job done exceedingly well by Councillor Ozzy O’Shea. Mrs Margaret Freeman did very well, but she had made a great deal of effort, for which we are very grateful. Deservedly she won the Adrian Smith Trophy for Best in the Show. Other trophy winners were: John Bennett, Stan Reed, Helena Pallett, Sandra Crompton, Josephine Blow, Penny McDonald, Amelia Webber Jones, Liam Else, Harriet Bresnihan and Hayden Wallace. The Drop In group entered the only scarecrow under the title, ‘The Twits’. (That was the scarecrow, not the group, I hasten to add.) An additional event at the Show this year was a Dog Show, organised under the auspices of the Kennel Club. We are very grateful to Bob Rushton who invested a great deal of time and effort into this event. He says: “Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and even though there was another event in the village and a dog show in Barlestone, we had a good number of dogs and people along . Two deaf/blind people , Jenny and Jeremy attended the show representing SENSE and enjoyed the hospitality offered by local people . People came, with their dogs, from as far afield as Stafford and Devon to support the event.” “We had a change of judges at the last minute because Mrs Smith (from Derby) had been in hospital and was unable to come along. The pedigree classes were judged by Nigel Naylor from Coalville, and the novelty classes by Ann Sherwin from Bagworth. Many thanks are extended to them both for stepping in at short notice. Entries were taken and records kept by Liz Rushton. Stewarding was done by Bob Rushton.” “The pedigree section was won by Mrs Elspeth Hazells’ standard wire haired Dachshund (Ziggy) from Thornton. Best pedigree puppy was M. Romeo Diestes’ Flatcoat Retriever (Elphaba) from Ashby De La Zouch. The novelty classes were fiercely contested, with the judge asking searching questions as well as conducting rigorous examination. Best overall novelty was Helen Bird’s Goldendoodle (Oskar).” £100 was raised for the charity, SENSE, a group which works with people with multisensory disabilities, e.g. people who are both blind and deaf. We think that the Dog Show might well become added to the Bagworth Annual Show, which always takes place on the Saturday of August Bank Holiday. BFG’s next event is an Autumn Prize Bingo on Monday 26th September, eyes down at 7.30 pm. Great prizes to be won.
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Matters arising from previous minutes • Clerk to contact Brian Mee, to obtain a quote for strimming and maintenance of land and flower beds around the village hall. • Mr Stuart Bridges has arranged for slabbing work to be carried out at the village hall from the front elevation fire exit to the footpath. The work will involve partial relocation of fencing. • Roadway to the rear of Main Street: Mr Stuart Bridges has requested a quotation from MQP for the tarmac. MQP have agreed to do the work at cost.
Extracts from the Unapproved Minutes of the Stanton under Bardon Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at 7.00pm at the Village Hall, Stanton under Bardon. (May be subject to alteration or correction.)
Borough Councillor’s Report Mr Matthew Lay presented a verbal report which included the following significant points:i). A report by HBBC suggest that fly tipping has increased during the last month. Mr Lay encouraged parishioners to report all incidents of fly tipping to HBBC. ii). Mowing of verges by LCC will now only be carried out 5 times a year. Mr Lay suggested that S-u-B Parish Council consider arranging for additional mowings if required then reclaim the cost from LCC. iii). HBBC are in discussions with the County and City Councils concerning the creation of a combined authority which will take on additional powers and responsibility. The combined Authority will also consider and process large planning applications. iv). Local bus services are under review. The 120 service via Stanton-under-Bardon is one such service. v). Speeding campaign: Mr Matthew Lay suggested approaching the Parish Initiative fund for possible funding to purchase speeding aids/deterrents. Speed Watch: Parish Council reported that the recent Speedwatch campaign noted 201 offenders in the 4 weeks period. Offenders would receive letters from the Highways Authority or a visit from the police depending on the severity of the offence.
Questions to the Chair • A parishioner complained about the condition of the flower beds around the village hall which had become overgrown and detracted from the overall appearance of St John Cole Crescent. It was agreed that the Clerk would obtain quotations from Brian Mee Associates. • Faye Harvey, bottom allotment holder, asked if she could have a shed on her allotment, as she was one of few without a shed. Faye Harvey asked whether she might take possession of an unused shed on the bottom allotment. Parish council resolved that Faye
Harvey may take possession of and relocate the shed. • A villager reported that the hedges and the cherry tree at the top of the village needed cutting back. Clerk to contact MQP as it is their land and their responsibility to maintain it.
Village Hall – Acoustics Quotes have been received from 3 companies, and copies filed. Prices quoted are £2990, £3610 & £6400. Only one company, Acoustisolve, visited the village hall and carried out some testing. Their representative carried out extensive tests in the presence of Councillors Mary and Ian Briggs and explained, in detail, the significant improvement in acoustic response the company’s product would achieve. Since no other company gave such a demonstration it was resolved to accept the quote from Acoustisolve and Mrs Mary Briggs was requested to make the necessary arrangements for installation during the summer period.
Parish Properties • Recreation Ground report and equipment: Work has been delayed on the footpath due to the very wet conditions, however progress is now being made. The recreation ground is overgrown, the play area has been mowed the rest is yet to be cut. The table and 4 chairs, which had been fly tipped on the recreation ground, have been removed. The waste bins are half full but not overflowing. • Inspection report of play equipment: Mr Ian Briggs had checked what was included in the report and informed the Parish Council that it all seems to be accurate. Mr Ian Briggs commented that the quotation for painting the picnic table was
expensive and proposed that this be deleted from the main quote. Mr Briggs recommended that the rest of the work be carried out. Clerk to place the order for £2076.74 • Bottom and top allotments inspection: Mr Bernard West carried out the inspection. There is some surplus tarmac and some paving slabs laid, as a base for a shed. Dr Thomas’s allotment is still overgrown. Clerk to send appropriate letter. Weeds had been sprayed. The ditch had been dug out. The Parish Council needs to get some mill waste. Mr Stuart Bridges will obtain a quote. On the top allotments, Mr Smith has resigned from his allotment and is to be asked to remove the greenhouse glass. Further treatment is required to remove moles from the bottom allotments and recreation ground. Persimmon is gifting the strip of land to the rear of properties on St John Cole Crescent, which borders the bottom allotments, to the Parish Council. The Council would be prepared to sell the land to the rear of each property to the appropriate property owner but only if all such owners agree to purchase their plot. The Council will not accept responsibility for a ‘crenelated’ remainder.
Stanton decorator hands over to his son WELL-KNOWN local painter and decorator Paul Yeomans will soon be retiring and his son Dean, will be taking over. The business name is changing from P.W.Yeomans Painters & Decorators to YEOMANS DECOR. Paul and his wife Kay say:”We hope readers will support Dean in the same way that you’ve supported us. “Many of you already know Dean, who has worked for his Dad for many years, and has always been very loyal to the business. “You can contact Dean on the phone numbers on the advert alongside on the right. “Paul will keep our phone number 01530 249336 for a time, and there is also Paul’s mobile: 07885 442899.”
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Planning Applications/ Permissions/Refusals An application had been received to construct 2 Dwellings opposite 5 Thornton Lane, which is brownfield land. The Parish Council resolved to object on the grounds of further incursion into the countryside, also the application is outside the village boundary. The contribution to further low cost housing is negligible. There are to be 2 further developments taking place in Markfield and Thornton.
Correspondence received A letter has been received requesting a contribution to the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party fund. RESOLVED THAT PARISH COUNCIL MAKES A CONTRIBUTION OF £50 TOWARDS THE SENIOR CITIZENS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY FUND.
LEARN to paint in watercolours at local artist Mark Wilde’s classes starting in September! Mark has been running classes for many years in the area and now has vacancies in his Autumn term, at both beginners and intermediate levels. Step by step demos and one to one tuition are features of the courses which are run in a friendly workshop atmosphere. The 12 week daytime classes are held Groby and Woodhouse Eaves village halls. For more information, please contact Mark at markwilde8@gmail.com or ring 07757 010982.
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Markfield Congregational Church 01530 242142 Sunday 18th September 10.30am Churches Together in Markfield United Service at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday 25th September 10.15am Morning Worship Sunday 2nd October 3.00pm Area Assembly at Narborough Congregational Church Sunday 9th October 10.15am Morning Worship followed by Communion
Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton Sunday 18th September 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper Sunday 25th September 10.30am Harvest Festival Service Sunday 2nd October 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 9th October 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper
Sunday 16th October 10.00am United Churches Together Service at Roman Catholic Church, Coalville 6.00pm Evening Service Sunday 23rd October 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Thursday 27th October 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 30th October 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service.
St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield 10:15-11.30am Sunday Club for Children in the Congregational Hall on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays, term time All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month. Sunday 11th September 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Friday 16th September 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 18th September 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield at Markfield Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 16th October 10.30am Morning Service
Sunday 25th September 8.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Service
There is a Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service. For further details, our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section of this magazine.
Sunday 2nd October 10.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon celebrating Revd Peter Evans 40 years as a priest
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Sunday 9th October 10.30 am All Age Harvest Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion
Sunday 18th September 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Methodist Church 6.00pm Evening Communion Service. Thursday 22nd September 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 25th September 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Sunday 2nd October 10.30am Morning Harvest Festival Service 6.00pm Evening Circuit Service at Trinity Methodist Church, Narborough Road, Leicester Sunday 9th October 10.30am Morning Communion Service 4.00pm Afternoon Café Style Service Thursday 13th October 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café
Sunday 16th October 10.00 am Churches Together in Markfield Service at St Wilfred’s RC Church, Coalville 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Friday 21st October 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 23rd October 8.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Service
St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 11th September 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 18th September 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 25th September 10.30 am “Something Different” Service
Sunday 2nd October 10.30 am Holy Communion celebrating Revd Peter Evans 40 years as a priest Sunday 9th October 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 16th October 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 23rd October 10.30 am “Something Different” Service
St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 11th September 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 18th September 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 25th September 10.30 am All Age Service Wednesday 28th September 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 2nd October 10.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon celebrating Revd Peter Evans 40 years as a priest Sunday 9th October 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 16th October 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 23rd October 10.30 am All Age Service Wednesday 26th October 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee
Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 2nd October 10.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon celebrating Revd Peter Evans 40 years as a priest
St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday 11th September No Service Sunday 18th September 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service) Sunday 25th September 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 2nd October 10.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon celebrating Revd Peter Evans 40 years as a priest.
6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 9th October 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 16th October 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service) Sunday 23rd October 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 11th September 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 18th September 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service) Sunday 25th September 6.00 pm Evening Prayer
Catholic Church of St Wilfrid of York 53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am See Newsletter on the website for details of weekday Mass times, Benediction & Confessions. Parish Priest: Fr Tom Breslin – 01530 832098, www.stwilfspriest@gmail.com Parish Website: www.stwilfscoalville. blogspot.co.uk St Clare’s R C Primary School, Coalville: 01530 837747, www.st-clares.leics. sch.uk De Lisle RC College, Loughborough: 01509 268739, www.delisle./leics.sch. uk Markfield Masses in the Congregational Church Hall, Main St, beside the Chinese Takeaway: SEPTEMBER MARKFIELD MASS CANCELLATION Due to unforeseen circumstances the September Markfield Mass is cancelled. We apologise for this. The next Markfield Mass is due to take place on Wednesday 16 November at 7 pm in the Congregational Church Hall. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
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Are you in control Price frozen for garden waste service of your money... or do your finances control you? THE PRICE for Hinckley & Bosworth’s garden waste collection service has been frozen at £24 for at least the next two years for customers who sign up to pay by direct debit.
Members of the Borough Council’s Executive set the price of the alternate weekly garden waste collection at £24 for 2017-2018 for everyone who opts into the scheme and froze the price for 2018-2019 for customers who have signed up to pay by direct debit by 31 January 2017 at its meeting on 24th August. As a further incentive, all direct debit customers – including the thousands of households who have already signed up – will be entered into a prize draw to win next year’s garden waste collection for free. To be in with a chance of winning, householders must sign up to pay by direct debit by 31 January 2017. Existing direct debit customers for the service will automatically be entered. Since the Borough Council voted in favour of introducing an annual charge for the garden waste collection service earlier this year, more than 32,000 households have signed up for the scheme, exceeding all expectations. Significant financial pressures forced the council to introduce the charge for the service which was previously included within the overall council tax bill. Now only those households who opt to pay for the service continue to receive it. Anyone wishing to pay for the service by direct debit can choose to either: • download a form at a copy of the form from the council’s website at www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/allgardenbinssign; or • call: 01455 238141 Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5pm (4.30pm Fri) Councillor Mark Nickerson, the council’s Executive Member responsible for Neighbourhood Services, said: “I would like to thank everyone who has signed up to continue to recycle their garden waste. By turning this waste into compost we are able to reduce amount of waste going to landfill which the County Council has to pay to dispose of. This price freeze has been introduced to ensure as many people as possible continue to recycle their garden waste. “By signing up to direct debit, residents help to keep our costs down, and rewarding 50 people with a free service for a year is our way of saying thank you to these customers.” Anyone who chooses not to continue to receive the garden waste service does not need to notify the council. Households can keep the garden waste bin if they wish to, but it will not be emptied unless the annual charge has been paid. The council will make one collection of all unwanted garden waste bins within the next few weeks. Residents will be notified of the collection days for unwanted bins in their street via a ‘hanger’ notice, which will be left on their black refuse bin a fortnight beforehand. The unwanted brown bins will then be removed two weeks later, on the next refuse collection day.
CAN YOU save up to pay for the things you need... or do you pay for them all ‘later’ - with interest? CAP Money is calling for local people to start preparing for the festive season now rather than relying on costly credit this December. Most of us will now have just three or four paydays to go until the big day and Christians Against Poverty (CAP) want people to set aside something each month to cover the big spend. The CAP Money Course, comprises three easy sessions to help with building a budget and saving for the future. None of us like to think of Christmas when we have only just finished with the Summer holidays, but our last minute thinking sometimes results in desperate buying in December and this costs us all more in the end. Let’s take charge and have the Christmas we can afford, without the stress. The CAP Money Course is not for people with debts (though they can be catered for). It is suitable for anyone and everyone whatever their financial situation –good or bad – and is completely confidential. • When: 7pm on Mondays 3rd October, 10th October and 17th October • Where: Glenfield Methodist Church, Station Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BT • To book: email stephbc@hotmail.co.uk or call Steph on 01530 243606 / 07572 852684 We will be using CAP’s systems, resources and training but essentially, it is local people helping other local people at a local venue.
Groby Tuesdays Guitar Club IF YOU have a guitar and some basic knowledge of chords but want to improve your skills, why not come to The Groby Tuesdays Guitar Club! The group starts again in September and meets every Tuesday at 7pm at Groby Village Hall. It is a great way of experiencing the fun of playing and performing along with others. The 12 week term includes lessons in chord theory, arrangement and performance skills held in a friendly workshop atmosphere. For more information, please contact Mark at markwilde8@gmail.com or ring 07757 010982.
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News from Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area Annual Harvest Service – Sunday 25th September AS MENTIONED in the June issue of The Herald, our Pastor Garry is now Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s Mayor’s Chaplain for 2016/17.
Miss Keely-Anna, of Keely-Anna’s Dance Studio has just succeeded in becoming a qualified teacher of ‘Acrobatic Dance’, or ‘Acro’. This is a fusion of classical dance technique and exciting acrobatic elements, of the kind featured in Cirque du Soleil and on TV shows like ‘So You Think You Can Dance’. The acrobatic aspects of Acro make it especially important that it is taught safely, as poor teaching can lead to students suffering both accidents and longer-term physical problems. To gain accreditation, Acro teachers must already have dance teaching qualifications, and are then examined over two days, with both written and practical exams, to ensure that they are able to teach it well and safely. Keely-Anna’s new qualification allows her to teach up to level six in the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, and enter students into these exams. Her existing ‘funky’, ‘tap’ and ‘street’ dance classes will now include elements of Acro, and there will be more specialised classes for students who are keen to master it. With the dance extravaganza ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ coming in the new year, and now the addition of exciting Acro moves into her lessons, Keely-Anna is keen to keep the emphasis on fun. “I see the addition of Acro into our lessons as an exciting new opportunity for students to take their skills in new directions – they’re already loving it!” “And a big thankyou to my student Violet, who kindly gave up her time to attend my assessment so that I could demonstrate my skills by teaching her.”
Stanton Playgroup is on the move
AFTER NEARLY 30 years being at the youth club, Stanton playgroup is finally on the move 25th October to just down the road to the ‘WOW’ building on Main Street. Diane, Elaine and Sara offer a good range of activities and experiences and our new premises provides a great outdoor environment to explore for children from 2 years old – 4+. Opening Tues-Weds-Thurs 8.30am – 1.30pm with free funded places available for children of 2yrs and 3yrs old. Ofsted registered.
We are pleased to say that Richard Allen, this year’s Mayor, and his Consort, wife Claire, will be attending our Harvest Festival service which starts at 10.30am. We are also pleased that Dave Steer, Chairman of the Hinckley Homeless Group (which Cross Hills supports in various ways during the year) will be able to join us for this service. We’d love to see some new faces joining us for this special occasion, so please come along! There will be the usual Harvest table of donations of fresh and store-cupboard goods displayed in the church and these will be taken to Hinckley Homeless after the service to help to feed the families and individuals supported by them in Hinckley. Our special Harvest collection that we will be taking at the service will also go to Hinckley Homeless.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal A SMALL shoebox can have a big impact - if you visit the Samaritan’s Purse International Limited website and click on ‘2016 Impact stories’ you can read some inspirational stories of the children who received last year’s boxes and the transforming effect that these have had on their lives. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is priceless. Last year 900,008 boxes were delivered to countries such as Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Serbia and to refugee camps such as those in Macedonia and Syria, and Cross Hills Church will again be collecting filled shoeboxes for this appeal. Why not be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child and, even better, get your children involved – through filling these boxes with such simple gifts they can see and learn how fortunate we are to live where we do and start to learn to have compassion for others. If you would like to be involved this year, you will need a leaflet that gives you all the information about what can, and what shouldn’t, be put in a box and it includes a label for the outside and an envelope for the suggested ‘shipping’ donation of £3 for each box. This pays for the transportation and distribution costs to make sure that the shoeboxes reach the children they are intended for and, if this payment is made online you can print off a slip, then put it inside your box and you will be advised which country your box was sent to. The leaflets will soon be available at Thornton Corner Shop, Stanton Post Office or from Glynis or David Straw at 110 Main Street, Thornton (contact no below). If anyone has any surplus sturdy shoeboxes (not boot boxes) please let us know and we can arrange to get them from you. We will also be having some of the ‘Go’ boxes from Samaritan’s Purse again – these are flat pack, already decorated and fold into a box ready to fill and can be obtained from us at a cost of 50p each. Details of our Services are in the Church Service Information section in this magazine. You are welcome to join us at any of our events or services and tea, coffee, biscuits and social time are available afterwards.
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Pastor Secretary Treasurer Parish Nurse
Garry Kelly: 01455 457802/07816 616189 Lynda Kelly: 01455 457802/07910 440243 Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Vera Harding: 01530 230557
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Youth Book Group
WE HAD lots of children taking part in our Summer Reading Challenge and some of the comments from them have been lovely.
WE HELD our first Youth Book Group during the Summer holidays and it was great fun.
The 3D glasses were a great hit and so was the treasure hunt, one little boy was so enthralled with our Roald Dahl inspired treasure hunt that he bought his grandparents in to show them the trail and how to find the clues. Another child was over the moon to find his favourite Frank Lampard books - Frankie’s Magic Football series - that he hadn’t read before, so it seems that running the national Summer Reading Scheme was a real success in our Library. We also held a Roald Dahl activity day to coincide with the Big Friendly Read and children came along to create their very own Big Friendly Giant Dream Jars as well as lots of crafts including making dream catchers and Fantastic Mr. Fox crafts.
Rag Book TEXTILE artist, Lesley Ann Withers has been working with our library users to create a large interactive rag book. The ideas about what to put into the book were finalised before the children went back to school and is now in the process of being assembled by Lesley who says she has lots and lots of material to include so a lot of people will be really excited to see their contributions in the Rag Book, which will be held here in the Library. This is just a snippet of what the final book will contain and she is just waiting on some knitted finger puppets being made by our Knit and Stitch group and she will ‘create-a-story’ page for them. Lesley will be back in the library to finish the book and hope that all those people who have contributed to it will be there to see their handiwork.
The teens chose their own books to read and during one session we designed a new front cover for each book. One of the members is such a prolific reader that she read on average around 3 books a week! Some of the books included The Maze Runner by James Dasher which was quite a hit and Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We are planning to run a regular youth book group and will publish more details on our website and in the library
Jo Jingles JO JINGLES is now back after their Summer break. These sessions are held in the library every Monday morning from 10.15 to 12.15. These classes are for babies and children aged 3 months to 5 years where they’ll develop and learn with the aid of musical instruments and interacting with other children and developing social skills. The classes will run from Monday 5th September until Monday 12th December with a week’s break during half term on 17th October. For more information about the classes call Laura on 01509 236837 or contact the library
Christmas Shoe Box Appeal I CAN’T believe we are talking about Christmas already, but Christmas is starting early here in the library because this year we taking part in the nationwide Operation Christmas Child shoe box appeal in collaboration with Cross Hills Baptist Church who have been involved in this appeal for the last 15 years. During October half term we are asking for donations for the shoe boxes and between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on Friday October 21st we would like everyone to come along to a big ‘Box-Up’ and help fill the shoe boxes before we send them off to be delivered to deprived children around the world in time for Christmas. We ask that you bring along school items like pencils, pens, rubbers; notepads and colouring books; dolls; soft toys; small cars; soap; flannels; new toiletries; hats; gloves; balls; hair slides in fact anything you think children between 2 and 14 would like. We understand that the children love toothbrushes and toothpaste, any sort of stickers and of course sweets, which must be in date and no chocolate please as it could melt if sent somewhere hot. If you would like to know more about the Shoe Box Appeal please contact us or Cross Hills Baptist Church in Thornton.
Quiz Night OUR NEXT quiz night will be Thursday October 27th at 7.30pm. As usual we will have refreshments available but please feel free to bring a bottle if you wish. The cost to enter is £1 per person and you can come along with family and friends or on your own as we can make up the teams on the night. Contact us for more details or just turn up on the night.
We’ve heard that ignorance of maths is growing geometrically, whatever that means.
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY New Books In This Summer
The Danish Girl - LFE Film Evening LFE Film Evenings will be showing on Thursday 6 October 2016 “Danish Girl”.
WE’VE HAD some great new books arrive in the library during July and August with a selection of classics, old and new, that you may have missed or want to read again.
This remarkable love story is inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Set in mid-1930s Copenhagen, where portrait artist Gerda Wegener asks her husband, popular landscape artist Einar Wegener to stand in for a female model. The act of posing as a female figure unmasks Einar’s lifelong identification as a woman, whom she names Lili Elbe. This sets off a progression of leaving behind the identity as Einar. Lili and Gerda then relocate to Paris; Gerda’s portraits of Lili in her feminine state attract serious attention from art dealers in a way that her previous portraiture had not. As she struggles with her identity, and continued existence as Einar become too much for Lili, she starts to seek help from psychologists. Eventually Lili and Gerda meet a doctor who proposes an innovative and controversial solution: male to female sex reassignment surgery. He warns them that it is a very dangerous operation that has never been attempted before, and Lili would be one of the first to undergo it. Lili immediately agrees and travels to Germany to begin the surgery. Unfortunately, she eventually dies of complications. [Contains some sexuality and full nudity] Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard. Running time: 2 hours. 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.
This is just a tiny selection of the new books.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding “Marooned on a tropical island, a group of English schoolboys tries to set up a civilized society; but with the fear of the unknown, savagery erupts, and the rule of brute force leads to murder. The dark opposite of Catcher in the Rye.”
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks Re-issued to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the publisher Abacus .Iain Banks’ first novel is “a Gothic horror story of quite exceptional quality...macabre, bizarre and...quite impossible to put down”
The Tudors; The Complete Story Of England’s Most Notorious Dynasty by G.J.Mayer “History buffs will savour Meyer’s cheeky, nuanced, and authoritative perspective on an entire dynasty, and his study brims with enriching background discussions, ranging from class structure and the medieval Catholic Church to the Tudor connection to Spanish royalty.”
Dishing the Dirt by M.C. Beaton “The acerbic Agatha Raisin is back in her twentysixth outing. This time quasi-therapist Jill Davent is spreading information about Agatha’s Birmingham slum upbringing, which Agatha has taken great pains to keep hidden. Agatha confronts the private investigator whom Jill hired, and soon the PI and Jill herself are found murdered, leaving Agatha, who was heard threatening to kill Jill, as the chief suspect. To clear herself, Agatha, her detective agency staff, and Sir Charles Fraith work to solve the murders.”
A Presumption of Death by Jill Paton Walsh “Dorothy L. Sayers left some clues behind for another novel to follow her famous, last uncompleted novel. Jill Paton Walsh has used these clues to create this story of what happened to Harriet Vane and Peter Wimsey during World War Two.” Our stock is rotated monthly, so remember to look in for large print, fiction and biographies that are new to our library stock. For more information about any of our events, groups or clubs such as our Writers Group, Book Clubs, Art Class, Family Tree research, Reading and Rhymes or Knit and Stitch then please visit our website markfieldcommunitylibrary.co.uk or email markfieldcommunitylibraryevents@mail.com
Our opening hours are: Monday 9.00am to 10.00am Tuesday 9.00am to 10.00am Wednesday 9.00am to 10.00am Thursday 9.00am to 10.00am Friday 9.00am to 10.00am Saturday 10.00am to 12 noon Sunday Closed
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Parish and Community Initiative Fund
Borough Councillors’ Report Chris Boothby & Ozzy O’Shea
YOUR COUNCIL has a long standing commitment to rural support via the Parish and Community Initiative fund (PCIF). From its inception in 2005 where £80k was available per annum and then rose to £100k and now, from April 2016, it sits at an impressive £125k. This fund has supported 223 projects in villages and rural communities. During 2016/17 the total spent by HBBC will reach £1m. It has been a considerable success. This was debated at Full Council on September 6th to gain support for the increase and was agreed by the Council. Chris & Ozzy have totally supported this fund and have signed off many applications in our ward to the benefit of local residents. So here we are again asking local groups to apply for vital funding which can be up to £12k provided that the cost of the project is match funded ( so half each ) - but that match funding can come from external sources - and that your group needs to have a constitution. Car parks and boundary fences are excluded from this fund and projects with limited access will only be eligible for 25% provision. Community projects that open from 9am till dusk qualify for the full amount. So, get your thinking caps on and let us know your ideas.
Developing Communities Fund THIS IS a new fund being brought forward by the Conservative Administration and follows the same lines of the Parish & Community Initiative Fund but the big difference is this is for major projects in the Rural Areas such as Community Centres. The proposal was put before the Full Council on Tuesday 6th September 2016.
Cllr Chris Boothby Tel: 0116 2388301 or 07880 711222 Email chris.boothby@hotmail.com
The Liberal Democrat Group put an amendment forward that the fund should include Hinckley. That amendment was defeated as the fund is for Parishes and Communities. Council passed a motion to move forward and create the fund. The DCF would be available to all Parishes and Communities. For any such scheme to be effective, it should: Be affordable require a financial contribution from the Parish Council/community group of a minimum of 25% of the total cost of the project; The contribution can be found from all available/legitimate funding sources. Be subject to a set of criteria which cover value for money and ‘meeting strategic local need’ use a sound information/ evidence base for the latter criteria, such as could be provided by Neighbourhood Development Plans. There will be a minimum contribution from the Parish Council/Community of 25% of the total project cost, irrespective of the Precept levels. Joint bids would be considered from Parishes and Communities, if it could be shown that they had broad support and applicability, it could be shown that they had broad support and applicability beyond a single area and have a clear link to any Parish Plans.
Cllr Ozzy O’shea Tel 0116 2394336 or 07808585825 Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
It should be made clear also that feasibility studies would be considered for funding. This is a commitment to the Rural Communities by the Administration to prove that not all funding is spent in Hinckley and we know that there are a lot of communities out there that could potentially benefit from a major project. Deadline is 9th December Expressions of interest need to be in to HBBC by 9th December 2016 so we can evaluate any possible project. This is a huge undertaking by us and it can only benefit local rural areas that lack essential infrastructure. Let us know your thoughts.
Anti-Social Behaviour AS CHRIS is the Exec Member for Community Safety but works very closely with Ozzy in terms of local ASB incidents, we thought we would take this time to reassure residents that issues relating to ASB are not going unheard. We both have regular contact with the Neighbourhood Police Team and work closely together. Such incidents locally include :
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Inappropriate behaviour at Groby Pool • Anti-Social Behaviour at Mayflower Court in Markfield • Anti-Social Behaviour on the orchard on Taverner Drive in Ratby and speeding • Legal highs and littering on Markfield Road in Ratby to name but a few. HBBC has a dedicated team that work with the police called Endeavour that positively seeks out and resolves these issues to the benefit of local residents. If you are concerned or worried regarding ASB issues then call it into the police on 101 and feel free to contact us. Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for their continued support and remind you we are only a phone call away Regards
Chris & Ozzy Working for you.
Cllr Chris Boothby. Cllr Ozzy O’shea Tel 0116 2388301 or 07880711222 Tel 0116 2394336 or 07808585825 Email chris.boothby@hotmail.com Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
Coalville and District Photographic Society welcomes new members CDPS is a small friendly photographic society that meets every other Monday at Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Road, Coalville. The club is currently accepting new members. Whatever level your photography is at, beginner looking to learn and improve or more experienced, why not come along and join in. The first two meetings are free. The next meeting, on 31st October will be a talk entitled “Journeys” by talented Leicestershire photographer John Whitby whose images have won him many awards.
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FIND THE NAMES OF 12 FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS in this month’s Wordsearch puzzle and you Solutions fora drink. Districts Resources could win yourself a meal and This month we are offering a tasty prize of: Free A Main Course for Two, plus A Bottle of House Wine at The FieldHead Hotel.
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Parrot specialist relocates to Coalville BILLGATES COCOCHANEL DEBORAHMEADEN DONALDTRUMP ESTEELAUDER HENRYFORD JOHNROCKEFELLER KELLYHOPPEN OPRAHWINFREY RAYKROC A PET SHOP that SIRALANSUGAR specialises in selling SIRRICHARDBRANSON
parrots has winged its way to a new home in Leicestershire without ruffling any feathers.
Midland Parrots was based at a garden centre in Ibstock for seven years Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com but had to find new premises because the owner wanted the space for other purposes. Midland Parrots has now set up a new outlet two miles away in James Street, Coalville. Owner Bob McClumpha (pictured)and partner Diane Gray have always been keen on birds and started a part-time business in 2002 selling bird food and toys at Midlands markets, but went full-time seven years later after McClumpha was made redundant from the building industry. They opened up in Ibstock, and then two years ago followed this with another shop in Westgate, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. As well as parrots, budgies and other exotic and aviary birds the shops sell reptiles and accessories for the parrots and other pets. The company has customers as far away as Cornwall and the Isle of Wight and also sends items to people in France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and America. Having completed the first phase of the new outlet the company hopes to extend the new premises by the start of next year. The operation took two weeks as the birds, reptiles, and stock were moved at night while trading continued from the shops during daytime. Bob and Diane offer educational tips on keeping birds in top condition, and with colleague Larry Dean run the East Midlands Parrot Club on the second Tuesday night each month at Pride Park Veterinary Centre in Riverside Road, Derby, where owners discuss items and try to help each other.
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SOUTH CHARNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL *An 11-16 school*
“an outstanding school”, Ofsted November 2010
OPEN EVENING
The Headteacher, Staff and Governors warmly invite you to visit the school on:
Wednesday 5th October 2016 6.00pm to 8.00pm
All welcome
To arrange a personal tour of the school ‘at work’ at any time, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Andrew Morris, on the number below. Broad Lane, Markfield, Leics LE67 9TB - Tel: 01530 242351 www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk