North Kilworth News
August 2011 Well me hearties and shiver me timbers!! A large group of land-lubbers from North Kilworth were held captive by a band of Pirates from Penzance on Saturday 25th June when they happened to be in the vicinity of Kilworth House Theatre. It was lucky that they were all ‘orphans’ and weren’t just at IN THIS ISSUE •
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Mission Possible! Faced with the unwelcome reality that St. Andrew’s Church may be forced to close its doors within 2-3 years owing to funds being exhausted, Parochial Church Council member Carolyn Sanders, together with husband David, decided to embark on their own personal financial rescue mission which led them to host Sunday Lunch on the Lawn on July 17th at Honey Cottage. The event was attended by 85 people and this particular mission of mercy raised £1300 towards much needed church funds, a really terrific outcome. With the help of Carolyn’s fellow PCC members and support staff everyone was very well fed with a choice of main courses followed by a delicious and varied selection of desserts that would have graced any restaurant. Carolyn was quick to point out that it was an event that appealed to villagers of all ages with attendees ranging from just 6 months to 100 years of age! The weather, of course, hadn’t received any messages of a heavenly variety to behave and did its level best to disrupt proceedings with a succession of storms. It failed miserably, however, as a plan b had been erected on the lawn in the shape of a large marquee; an essential pre-requisite for any outside July function in this country! So everyone stayed dry and the event proved to be a big success both from a social and financial perspective. Credit to Carolyn and her team for a really good day. She stressed that the money raised would help to bridge the church funds deficit this year and help with the everyday running costs. Carolyn told The News, “Our church is
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an institution and at the centre of the village. It would be a tragedy to lose it not just from a spiritual view point, but also a historical, architectural and social perspective.” But this is only the starting point of Carolyn’s mission to help revive our parish church, with other initiatives already considered including Lunch on the Lawn being planned for July 8th next year. Another annual fund-raising event is the WI Hog Roast on Saturday 6th August on the Millennium Green (see advert below). It’s a change from the usual BBQ but no doubt will be as successful as in previous years. Why the new format? Well it’s rumoured that one harassed committee member a couple of years back had been managing admirably with the chicken pieces, sausages etc until receiving valuable assistance in the form of the ‘H’ squad, alias Hardwick and Hewes. The said member was heard to remark “Never again.” Or words to that effect you understand! So the idea of the Hog Roast was muted and the rest as they say is history. I don’t know, some folks just don’t appreciate a helping BBQ skewer!
HOG ROAST
Saturday 6 th August 2011 7pm
On the Millennium Green
£8 To include: Roast Pork, bread, salads & Fruit Bar available For tickets contact: Chris Hewes 880036 or Gaye Duncombe 880650
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Neighbourhood Watch/Crime Reports The Local Beat Team Sgt 2908 Steve Bunn PC 500 Andy Smalley PCSO 6569 Peter Willson PCSO PCSO 6573 Steve Adams Voicemail Service: 0116 2485675
WPC 4640 Vicki Barge PCSO 6636 Ray Wells RURAL Countryside Liaison Officer PC 1010 Chris Hill
If you have any information on any criminal activity call Harborough Police on 0116 222 2222 or CRIMESTOPPERS freephone 0800 555111
Know someone dodgy? Information wanted about. · Dubious website businesses · Counterfeit alcohol and cigarettes · Illegal sales of alcohol, tobacco, knives & fireworks to children · Cowboy builders or tradesmen · Car Clockers · Counterfeiters · Aggressive selling Your information could help us to stop someone else being Conned or Ripped-off Check out www.ripofftipoff.net/typical_cons.htm if you would like to see more. For more information on consumer scams or if you need help or advice about a problem relating to goods or services that you've purchased, contact: www.consumerdirect.gov.uk or Telephone: 08454 04 05 06 Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 Your calls are free. “Crime cannot flourish in a Community that cares” DONATE A PC Support technology novices in your community to get online with your old PC. We know lots of you have old,working PCs and laptops sitting there gathering dust and space at home, so why not donate them to Age UK. DONATE YOUR PC - In collaboration with Microsoft's Give Someone their First Time campaign and RaceOnline, we can rebuild your old PC and give them a second lease of life to do good in your community & for people in later life. WHAT HAPPENS TO MY OLD PC? - We know that your old PC may have personal, private information on it, so we guarantee to wipe it clean and securely remove all details to internationally approved standards. We also clean, test and then install Microsoft software to get the PC ready for a new home and all for a worthy cause. The proceeds of your donation will directly support Age UK’s vital work to help train older technology novices to use computers to experience the benefits offered by today’s modern technology. WHY SHOULD I DONATE MY PC? - 6 million people living in later life have never used the internet, that's why we are working in partnership with RaceOnline and Microsoft. With your computer donation, you are helping to support local outreach programmes to ensure that older people in your community can benefit from today's digital technology. WHAT DO I DONATE? - All we need is the working PC, desktop body, or laptop, along with the accessories that make up the computer. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any screens,monitors or other equipment. WHERE DO I DONATE MY PC? - You can take your old PC to any of our 470 Age UK shops around the country. You can find your nearest shop by looking in the telephone book or in Yellow Pages.
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NORTH KILWORTH READING GROUP The next meeting of the N.K.R.G.is on Thursday 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2011, 8.00pm at Ivy House. The book to read is “The Music Room” by William Feinnes. This autographical account is the story of the author growing up in a castle with an epileptic brother and apparently reads like a novel. Comments always welcome.
49’ers club Congratulations to the latest winners:
Avril Clarke, Hazel Setchell, Gerry Lee, Julie Fish, Geoff Hancock, Ken Chandler, Jo Guilfoyle, Helen Finlayson, John Hubbard, Gaynor Sandercock We have a couple of numbers free if you’d like to join in the club? The 49’ers is a fundraising lottery with winners chosen from the National Lottery Bonus Ball. Each week £35 is paid out to a lucky winner. To join it just costs you £1 a week which is paid by quarterly, half-‐yearly or annual subscription. The money raised goes towards our village hall. Contact Sue Winstanley 881798 or email sue.yoga@btinternet.com
Press Releases
To celebrate Older Persons Month 2011 Vista will be holding a “Coffee and Chat” event at Mkt Harborough Methodist Church, Northampton Rd from 10am until 12pm on Thurs Sept. 15th. At the event will be live entertainment free coffee, chat and piece of cake. Vista is a local charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The event will give local people the opportunity to find out information about Vista’s services and activities. Vista’s wide range of social and activity groups have been specifically developed for people with sight loss to socialise and meet with people in a similar situation. For a free taster session at one of the groups please call Vista’s Helpline on 0116 2498839. Vista’s social groups aim to reduce social isolation amongst older people by bringing together local communities to encourage anyone over the age of 50 to spend time in plenty of company and make new friends in their area. For more information contact Clare on 0116 2498858 or email clare.harding@vistablind.org.uk. Local children shine at the Youth Games Outstanding performances were the order of the day for Harborough district youngsters who participated in the Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Games at the weekend at Loughborough University.
Page 3 The Harborough team, consisting of young people from all over the District aged between seven and 16 years old, was selected following trials and training organised by Harborough District Council in 14 different sports. Over 200 young people attended the training for the various sports with 120 selected to represent the district on Sunday. The vast range of sports included badminton, swimming, hockey and table tennis. The Harborough team made an impact early on taking glory in the first competition of the day, rowing which produced some superb performances from pupils at Robert Smyth School. Public hearing begins into the future of the district. Next week residents and businesses will be able to hear a Government Inspector chairing a public hearing into the Core Spatial Strategy, a planning document setting out the vision and strategy for the future development of Harborough district. The hearing begins on Tuesday 19 July at 10am in the Harborough District Council chamber and is due to finish on Thursday July 28th. It is a roundtable discussion involving the council, developers, public bodies and community representatives who made representations on the strategy when it was published last Autumn. The strategy has been prepared by Harborough District Council to provide a general framework against which detailed site specific plans will then be able to be prepared - either by the council itself or by parish councils and neighbourhoods using provisions in the forthcoming Localism Act. It seeks to put new development into those areas best able to receive it, ensures community infrastructure is provided and protects the countryside and local green open spaces. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing but at this stage only those who made representations last Autumn have the right to speak. Further details of the hearing sessions are available from Jane Strachan on 01858 821014 or email j.strachan@harborough.gov.uk A new initiative to brighten the lives of victims of crime and help them feel safe and less vulnerable in their own homes has been launched. The ‘Lighten Up’ campaign, run by the Community Safety Partnership which is made up of police, councils and others,
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offers free porch lights to residents across the district who have been targeted by criminals or who are vulnerable. The aim is to help victims feel more secure in their homes, as well as deterring distraction burglary, unlicensed door-to-door sales and those attempting to commit fraud through over-selling and misleading the householder. For more information call 0116 248 3851 or email communitysafety@harborough.gov.uk HDC, in partnership with neighbouring local authorities, is launching trial kerbside pick-ups for old electrical goods, including bulky items such as fridges, freezers, microwaves and electric cookers.The initiative will begin in Kibworth the week commencing Monday, July 25. Other trials will follow in Great Glen and Scraptoft, with a view to rolling out the scheme to other areas if it proves successful. Trial areas will be leafleted before the collection dates. Residents will be able to leave out any old or unwanted electrical items at the kerbside, for example, anything with a plug or which uses batteries. The Harborough district already has the highest recycling rate in Leicestershire, with over half the waste produced by residents recycled instead of going to landfill sites Parking wardens are set to begin checking drivers are using new facilities at a popular Market Harborough park fairly. A second car park has been created in Welland Park, off Farndon Road, due to the increasing popularity of the venue and its play area, to complement the existing car park. The new car park, which has 21 spaces, opened in March and, from this month will operate under the same regulations as the current car park in Welland Park. It will be free to use, but there will be a time-limit of three-hours maximum introduced from th 11 July, 2011, to ensure adequate turnover of spaces. Enforcement officers will be patrolling the area and they will be able to issue penalty charge notices for any overstay offences. There will be no ticket machines.
2011 Black Tie Charity Ball in aid of World Horse Welfare – Turn Your Passion Into Action A black tie ball is to be held in Sept to raise money for a charity dedicated to giving mistreated horses
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The event will be held on Fri 2 Sept 2011, at Shearsby Bath Hotel. Priced at £40 a ticket guests will enjoy a three-course dinner followed by the brilliant band ‘Rock Bottom’ and disco. Or book a
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table of 10 for £37.50 a ticket. ‘No organisation in the world does more for horses than World Horse Welfare”. Contact Caroline Robinson 01455 208178 or 07795 546976 or e-mail caroline.robinson@cwbifa.co.uk for tickets
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LPG & Oil – Update The KLPG Buying Group is born On a somewhat rainy night at the beginning of July, at South Kilworth Village Hall, the Kilworth LPG (KLPG) Buying Group was born. People agreed to sign a 2 year deal with Calor, to supply their LPG. The first 12 months will be at a fixed price of 45 pence per litre. An offer of 41ppl for 6 months was rejected on the basis that prices are going one way and the groupwould almost certainly be paying more than 45ppl beyond the 6 months. The st deal will start from 1 September and includes £150 of free gas for each customer signing up to the deal. For those who are tied in to their current supplier, you will be able to join the deal once you’re free to move. If you haven’t yet expressed an interest and would like to sign up to the KLPG Buying Group and all of its benefits, get in touch today! Now onto the oil… There seems to be a huge appetite to negotiate something along similar lines for oil, so I’m now picking up this baton. I’ve already spoken to one or two suppliers who suggest that, to get the best price, you simply need to order at least 10,000 litres at a time. My plan is to gather contact details of everyone who wants to have the chance of benefiting from a bulk-buying deal. I will email approximately 2 weeks in advance that a delivery is being arranged and you will have the chance to say yes or no. If someone gets desperately low on oil, you can notify me and I will email out to see if anybody else wants a delivery. In the first instance, PLEASE CAN YOU EMAIL ME WITH YOUR DETAILS, INCLUDING AN INDICATION OF HOW MUCH OIL YOU USE EACH YEAR. I can then make sure you’re on the mailing list for future orders. I’m running quite low, so I’m hoping to get the first delivery in Aug – let me know ASAP if you also want to take a delivery soon. One last thing - this is NOT a profit making scheme. There’s nothing wrong with YOBCO making money out of co-ordinating a bulk purchase of oil, as a business, but this scheme intends to pass that margin on to the buyers, therefore potentially making it cheaper for you. Please feel free to email with any questions – I’ve tried to give enough information to get people interested, but not too much so that you fall asleep reading it! Sarah Langeveld : Email: sarah@360degreebusinesssolutions.com / Tel: 575227
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NK NEWS REACHES DAMASCUS!
Gill Howkin’s cousin, Mark Wallace, was please to see Mike saying goodbye to Ben (July edition) when he was reading North Kilworth News on line, in his home in Damascus. We would love to hear from anyone else who reads the ‘News’ Page in far-flung places around the globe. Ed
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Enjoy one of the cheapest pints in the village! Bar Opening Times Fri nights: 7.30pm – 11.00pm Sat afternoons during football season:2.00 – 5.30pm Sun afternoons: 12.00pm – 4.00pm Every other Weds night: 7.30pm –11.00pm Every 2nd Thursday – Bingo. Eyes Down at 8.00pm ** If you like to keep up to date with events at the Sports Club, why not join our mailing list. Leave your e-mail address at the bar or e-mail to heather.conopo@btinternet.com**
NORTH KILWORTH MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST 100 Club: Congratulations to the following recent winners; in March, Sally and Bruce Phillips (£50) and Kerry Wilson (£25); in April, Colin and Avril Clarke (£50) and Lyn and Andy Wall (£25); in May, Andy Evans (£50) and John Ward (£25); in June, Mike Allman (£50) and Lyn and Andy Wall (£25) and July, Rona Purdham (£50) and Anne and Graham 4in Hampson (£25). If you would like to join the 100 Club please contact Francis Mordaunt (880624) or Sue Dunford (881371) or any of the Trustees. BBQ: Thank you to everyone involved in the 2011 June Barbeque on the Millennium Green. To the Kilworth Challenge team who provided barbeques, tents etc. and helped set up and take down, to the band, ‘Brass, Wind and Fire’ for live music, to the Trustees, WI and others involved with organisation of food and drink and to all those who turned up on the night. The weather was reasonably kind and it was another enjoyable village event. Financially it was also a success with a net contribution to funds of just over £1,500. In addition, the auction of wood raised another £280 which went some way to offset the cost of felling the chestnut tree.
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THE WHITE LION NORTH KILWORTH Open Monday –12-3pm & 5-11pm, Tuesday - Sunday-Open All day Food Available: Tues-Thurs 12-2.30,Fri & Sat All day, Sun 12-3pm Page of 5 2 meals for £8: Tues- Fri 12-2.30, Sat 12-7pm Senior Citizens: Daily offer (Please note we also have 2 disabled access ramps)
Wed: Steak & Grill Night with offers of 2 meals from £15 Fridays: It is advisable to book a table to avoid disappointment
During August we are offering themed Nights & advise booking to avoid disappointment Sat Aug.6th Fish Night (6pm start) Sat Aug. 13th Curry Night (6pm start) Sat.Aug.20thWild Meat Night (6pm start) Sat 27th Aug- Live Music to be confirmed Theme Night menus will be available during the previous week from a member of staff: Prices will be listed at that time. Our regular menu will also be available.
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Tel: 01858 880970 YOUR LETTERS
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Dear Sir Mowbray, Elmcroft Rd. July 15 May I, through your paper thank everyone for their cards, presents and company on my birthday. They certainly made my day. Many thanks, Freda Parr
The North Kilworth Parish Plan was instigated by the Parish Council as a vision of the village for 2020 & was published in 2004, with each household given a copy. Since then, all new villagers have been presented with one, together with a ‘Welcome to the Village’ pack. Often in the years since 2004 the Parish plan has been on the agenda of the Annual parish Assembly, but time has never been allowed for discussion, review or amendment. Four parishioners who were at the core of the original steering group have felt it imperative that all parishioners should now be invited to come together and again discuss the Parish Plan, ask questions, put forward suggestions, add new thinking, delete items where necessary and ask if the Vision for 2020 is still on track. To evaluate the village in 2002, the parish Council chose to spend grant money on an independent assessment by a firm of consultants in St Ives, Cambridge. These suggested what the character of North Kilworth was that made it attractive and how the situation was viewed by planners. This taught us to look at the village through their eyes and give us a new perspective, helping greatly with the compilation of the Parish Plan. Until now the District Agenda has been forced upon villages, but the Localism Bill is stating that village agendas are more important and we now have a golden opportunity to bring our Parish Plan upto-date. The village hall has been booked for Monday 8th August at 7pm. Why not come along and bring your copy of the Plan with you and let us talk about it. Edward Garnier, our MP, spoke of the Parish Plan in glowing terms at a meeting held here in November 2011 and has had an invitation to join us on 8th August Rachel Root
Congratulations on another top class informative issue. May I make a couple of comments on two items. On the record of the AGM of the Parish Council, the closing sentence refers to the lack of any reports from the various villah=ge organizations. The late Graham Herring, when Chair of the PC introduced this feature which ran for many years until suspended during the preparation of the Parish Plan. I asked the PC to re-introduce this item and this was done some 4 or 5 years ago. The lack of reports this year may well be due to lack of invitation. I did not receive any invite or reminder. Your monthly News gives a running record of the various organizations who write to you but an annual report which covers the whole year and includes figures of interest & financial information would be in my view an excellent addition to the life of the village. The annual reports could then be published for the benefits of the villagers who had not attended the AGM. New & existing villagers would be given full reports from the Sports Club, Bowls Club, Tennis Club, WI, Reading Group, School, Townland Trust and so on. Hopefully the new PC will reintroduce this feature but the organizations need to be reminded. I did write once before about the Kilworth Challenge and the latest report warms my heart. I am proud to be a villager which organizes & runs this event. All the organizers are villagers who give countless hours of their spare time to make this happen. Next year will be the 21st anniversary and may I suggest that one of their number or a budding writer in conjunction with the team puts together a booklet which records the highs and lows of this worthwhile event. A record of the recipients of the funds raised including my own club should be detailed. Perhaps this is already in hand……..and contributions invited from these organizations about the benefits of their receipts. Jack Duncan Hon Treasurer, Bowls Club 5/07/11
Page 6 The joys of Solar Energy Matt and Tracy Allen had solar panels installed on their roof just a few weeks ago.
VILLAGE POWER CIC There are I’m sure lots of questions about the CIC particularly after our successful bid for money from the Jubilee People’s Millions. What is a CIC? CIC stands for Community Interest Company. Village Power is a CIC set up in 2010 by members of the local community of North Kilworth. Why was the CIC formed? To address issues of climate change and the need to secure a sustainable local economy in North Kilworth. What is the ethos of the Company? The Company seeks to provide a different model for its local community, one that could be subsequently replicated in other communities across England. Village Power CIC recognises that energy and social cohesion are corner-stones of a sound economy and society. It therefore seeks to address the current and future challenges, initially, through renewable energy solutions and promoting a resource efficient culture, and subsequently through the provision of enhanced local services and new opportunities for the local community. Who benefits from the CIC? All profits are to be reinvested for the benefit of the community through the provision of funds for projects which will help sustain it in the future. Who is on the CIC board? There are six board members: Stuart Dainton, Peter Jones, Rona Purdham, Matt Allen, Andy Wall & Jude Hardwick. Apart from Solar Energy what else is the CIC aiming to do? As we have been successful in our bid from the Lottery we are aiming to capitalize on our success and investigate how we can make more of North Kilworth benefit from solar energy. Our longterm plans include: car-sharing scheme, a village shop, village market garden, alternative methods of producing energy. These are all ideas and may or may not come to fruition. Is the CIC part of the parish Council? No it is not. However we may work with the council on certain projects and welcome their comments Is the CIC involved with the Affordable Housing Scheme? No it isn’t but if the scheme goes ahead the CIC would aim to ensure that the houses are carbonneutral eg that they use solar energy. Any questions please send them to Jude- usual address or any other CIC member. Thank-you.
• Electricity bill last year was about £1,000 • Just installed a large 18 panel system. • Should generate a third of their electricityneeds • Saving about £300 a year • Tax free income of about £1,200 a year • Saving 1.5 tonnes of CO2 • Annual electricity bill is covered • The rest goes a long way towards reducing the heating oil bill, their next target • Their neighbour has managed to reduce their oil usage by 50% installing wall insulation and upgrading their loft and double-glazing. Something to think about!! Especially when the electricity bill drops on the mat!
Village says thanks after solar panel cash secured Published on Wednesday 29 June 2011 11:07 in the Harborough Mail. A VILLAGE has been successful in its bid to secure £60,000 to pay for solar panels for its community buildings. North Kilworth was bidding for the cash from the National Lottery Jubilee People’s Millions fund in order to put the panels on the roof of its village hall, sports club and primary school. It featured on ITV Central News on Monday night and viewers were invited to vote. The group, called Village Power Community Interest company (CIC) has now been announced as the winner. A statement by the group said: “Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much to everyone for your votes. “The project will install solar panels on three community buildings in the village in order to reduce carbon emissions. The project will also offset the village’s carbon footprint by planting trees throughout the community with the assistance of local school children and villagers.” Ensure that those the most vulnerable in the local community are given as much help and support as possible, to save energy and money. One of the most effective ways is by installing cavity wall and loft insulation, free of charge. This can help to keep their homes warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer. It should also help them reduce their energy bills, as they shouldn't need the heating on as high, or for as long. Eon need help to achieve this. Tell them about anyone that you know who could be eligible for free insulation, and as a thank you for your help, & they will give you a £20 Argos voucher. You need not be a customer of Eon To be eligible for free home insulation they must be in receipt of either Pension Credits or Child Tax Credits (where relevant income is less than £16,190)..
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“On Friday July 22nd an open meeting was held in the Village Hall as the next stage in the Affordable Homes process. This was attended by 3 Housing Association representatives, 1 Market Harborough planner ,the County Co-ordinator and 18 villagers (including 3 Parish Councillors). This meeting followed on from agreement by the Parish Council to move to the next stage and was designed to conduct a “straw poll” of preferences from those attending with regard to the 4 sites initially offered by local landowners. Of these one was ruled out by the planners as being too far beyond the extant Planning boundary to leave- the Paddock opposite Dag Lane junction by the school, a site of unused land to the rear of Western Cottages and the Gandy’s Roses site ( which is currently up for sale). Those present were briefed on the scorecard used to highlight 12 issue areas which could form a basis of evaluation and the Party then went round the 3 anonymously scoring each privately. The evaluation sheets were collated subsequently and without exception the Gandy site was identified unanimously as the preferred site to target. This was generally on the basis of space, location, access and the potential for part use as village allotments as well. ANYONE WISHING TO ADD THEIR VIEWS TO THE EVALUATION CAN COLLECT A SCORING SHEET FROM 01858880262. So what is the next stage? A synopsis of the detailed scores is being collated for the Parish Council. The Council can then decide to move to the next stage which comprises…. An application for legal cost grants to Leics. CC and the Tudor Trust, a decision on the preferred ownership structure (in whole or shared with a Housing Association), the release of an expression of interest to the Housing Associations based on our preferred ownership options and, finally, further discussions with Harborough Planners on their issues and views. The next date for your diary is therefore the next Parish Council Meeting and in the meantime if you wish to be added to the circulation list for updates please email peter.jones74@btinternet.com as soon as possible. Peter Jones”
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Notes from the Parish Council Meeting held on 19 July 2011 Present: Cllrs Green, Hardwick, Jones and Lawrence (Chair),Knight & Sandercock, Brian Smith Parish Clerk & 7 members of the public QUESTION TIME FOR PARISHONERS 1: Query re. composition of a proposed panel of councillors to meet with M Goode prior to resubmission of Marina application. Agreed that it was up to Mr Goode to submit plan to HDC 2: Cost of Villager Newsletter. It was agreed to continue with the present editorial and size arrangements as it was felt that it provided good value for money. 3: Village CIC. The company was formed by a group of villagers who wished to promote a greener local environment. Successful in its Big Lottery Bid to provide PVs for the Village Hall, School and Sports Club, resulting in cheaper electricity and providing an income stream for the three organisations. 4: Question raised regarding the way forward with the update of the Parish Plan. It was agreed to call an Open Meeting on the 8th August to discuss the best way to further the aspirations of the plan. The parishioner concerned agreed to keep the Parish Council informed. 5: Question raised regarding the question of possible location of affordable housing within the village. A meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Friday 22nd July to view possible sites. There was some concern that the information given to HDC regarding to the status of the village envelope was misleading. The originator agreed to try to clarify the matter with HDC but if this was unsuccessful it would be raised at the Core Strategy Examination. It was stressed that the Affordable Housing project was not part of the CIC remit. FINANCIAL MATTERS On 29th June 2011 the current account stood at £11841.10 of which £3929.37 was available for funding heritage based projects. The reserve account stood at £9962.53. VILLAGE STRUCTURE The Clerk was requested to report the following: 1: Blocked surface water drain outside 1 Back Lane 2: Breaking up of road surface outside The Rectory 3: Manhole collapse near “Little London” ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA Julie Fish reported: “We have had an excellent response to membership this year and have received £1303 in membership fees.To date we have 31 family memberships – the highest for many years. We have had to purchase a new tennis net and posts at a cost of £337.80 including VAT. These were purchased from a local company in Tur Langton who provided excellent service by delivering them-they even put them up.” Money in the Current Account was £5676.77 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 31st March 2011 was £19787.00. DATES OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 16thAug. 2011 in the Village Hall Church Street at 7.45 pm. The above are notes taken from the Draft minutes. The full minutes will be posted on the notice-boards after they have been signed at the next meeting.
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Message from the Vicar
Take a holiday – on God’s orders! Of all the months of the year, perhaps it is August which we most associate with holidays. It is the only month which is usually completely enfolded within school holiday time, and even though many who do not have school-age children may avoid the expensive Summer school holiday time to go away, statistics tell us that two-thirds of the British population still do take a holiday during this period. The word ‘holiday’ is derived from ‘holy day’, a day of religious observance, when work would not be done. Indeed, the concept of resting from our work and everyday tasks is inherent within God’s plans for us. The fourth commandment exhorts us to keep the Sabbath day holy and to refrain from work. It refers back to the beginning of Genesis when God rested after the work of creation. Sabbath is God’s command but also God’s gift. Page 9 It is important to God that we recharge our batteries, spend time with those closest to us and enjoy the fruits of God’s creation and our own labour. Many may still remember a time when Sundays were kept as Sabbath days with few people at work or straying too far from home. Nowadays, this has all but disappeared as we take advantage of our place in the global community and live in a ‘24/7’ world. The advantages of our modern living include the ability to fit in what we want to do more or less when we want to do it. The disadvantages surely include the loss of value which is placed on taking a day off and allowing ourselves rest and recuperation. We may have lost Sundays as the designated day of rest, but that is all the more reason for us to build in sabbath time elsewhere, and this traditional holiday time of the year is a good time to remind ourselves of the benefit of doing this. Most importantly, we must build in sabbath-time with God, resting in his presence, wasting time consciously with God. Holidays give us physical and mental rest, and a different perspective on our busy lives. Taking a holiday with God, whether it is only a few minutes or much longer, will help us to find new life and new perspective for our spiritual selves. Just as it is possible to take a holiday without physically travelling anywhere – the word ‘staycation’ has been recently coined for those who stay at home or in their locality for holidays – so, in the same way, we can holiday with God just where we are – and it doesn’t cost anything! May August bring us all holiday time, new life and new perspectives - wherever we are. Revd Emma Davies
New Service at St. Andrew’s Church From September we shall be trialling a different pattern of services at St. Andrew’s Church for six months. As part of this trial we shall introduce a new mid-morning Village Communion service on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 9.30am. It will last about 45 minutes and will be followed by refreshments, and we hope that villagers of all ages including families may wish to come. The first one will be the Village Harvest service on 18th September – all welcome. During the trial period, this 3rd Sunday service will replace the evening services currently held, but the 8.30am BCP Communion service on the 1st Sunday of the month will continue as usual. Baptisms: Revd Emma Davies Ethan Sebastian Sutton - 10 July - Gilmorton Kyran Michael James Chandler - 31 July - Gilmorton Taylor Brandon Chandler - 31 July - Gilmorton Jake Matthew Chandler - 31 July - Gilmorton Tilly Megan Chandler - 31 July - Gilmorton Marriages: Mark Tarratt and Julia Griggs - 1 July - North Kilworth Darren Garratt and Ruth Russell - 2 July - Gilmorton Sam Crisp and Sally Martin - 16 July - Gilmorton Christopher Strickland & Catherine Benoist -30 July Mist’ton Wedding Blessing: Phil and Julie Shaw - 17 July - Gilmorton Funerals: Frances Tanser aged 96 - 30 June - South Kilworth Sarah Agnes Sheldon aged 95 -1st June- Swinford Burial of Ashes: John Robinson - 24 June - North Kilworth Doreen Ball and Martin Ball - 16 July - Gilmorton
Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel August 7th Miss Eileen Bromley 14th Mr Richard Gill 21st Rev Brian Kennardthe Lord's Supper 28th Mr John Pearse
September 4th Mrs Brenda Whittam 11th Mrs Kim Shorley 18th Rev Brian Kennardthe Lord's Supper 25th Rev Peter Green
Brian Kennard 01858 462889
Police launch New Site to reunite Owners with Lost Property Bikes, the list goes on. Every year tens of thousands of items are handed in at police stations and recovered as part of day-to-day policing. Police in Leicestershire are now using Flickr (live on July 22, 2011), an online photo sharing website to reunite owners with of lost, found and recovered property in what is the first website of its kind in the UK. The first 2 items are already listed on the Flickr site, waiting to be reunited with their rightful owners, are a pocket watch and a framed silver coin collection.
Free to good home, upright piano, but new owner collects! It does have a good set of castors, so could possibly be pushed a short distance. And it does need tuning. To view please contact Sarah Holmes, Yule Cottage, Church Street, tel: 880883
Services for July 2011 Page 9 Sunday 7th 9 August The 7th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 1Page Kings 19.9-18 8.30 am 9.00 am 9.30 am 10.30 am 11.15 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 14th 9.00 am 9.45 am 9.45 am 10.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.00 pm
North Kilworth Kimcote Stanford on Avon Gilmorton Catthorpe Misterton Swinford
(BCP) (BCP) (CW) (CW)
Matthew 14.22–33 Revd Jane Kennedy Revd Tricia Allsopp Revd Tricia Allsopp Revd Jane Kennedy Keith Wilding Revd Jane Kennedy
August The 8th Sunday after Trinity (Green Isaiah 56.1, 6-8 Matthew 15.10-28 Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Alan Stevens Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy South Kilworth NO SERVICE Gilmorton Family Service Su Marfell Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall Peatling Parva Evensong Revd Alan Stevens North Kilworth Evensong Keith Wilding Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy
Tuesday 16th August 9.30 am South Kilworth Sunday 21st 9.00 am 9.45 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 11.15 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm 6.00 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion NO SERVICE Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evensong
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Holy Communion (BCP)
Revd Jane Kennedy
August The 9th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Romans 12.1-8 Matthew 16.13-20 Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Alan Stevens Kimcote Matins John Baden-Fuller Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy Catthorpe NO SERVICE Shawell Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall Swinford Evensong Keith Wilding North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy
Sunday 28th August 10.30 am Misterton
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity (Green) readings tba Avon Swift Group Service Revd Emma Davies Holy Communion (CW) Preacher: Revd Barbara Clutton, Rural Officer, Coventry Diocese
Sunday 4th Sept. The 11th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Romans 13.8-14 Matthew 18.15-20 8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.15 am Misterton Morning Prayer Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Shawell (with Swinford) Harvest Thanksgiving Revd Emma Davies
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Telephone: 01455 554065 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH - THANK YOU
The Annual Gift Day raised £1100 and the PCC express their thanks to all who contributed. The unseasonal weather last weekend did not prevent Lunch on the Lawn being hugely enjoyable and successful. We ate a delicious lunch under canvas, and a fantastic £1300 was raised for Church funds. Our warmest thanks go to Carolyn and David Sanders for opening their garden, and kitchen , for this event and to all who worked so hard to make it so successful. Book next year’s now – Sunday 8th July 2012. These two events have given Church finances a muchneeded boost. We need to raise at least £12,000 a year just to keep the building going and there is always something in need of repair, so thanks very much indeed for this wonderful contribution. We hope to revive the Harvest Supper in October – more details next month
St Andrews Church Flower Rota 01.08.11-Mrs D.Bennett 14.08.11Mrs M. Sandercock Any problems please contact J. Guilfoyle (880574) Many thanks Many thanks
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On Friday 1st July we went to the church and had a ‘Held Together Day’ service. Thomas Kelly and I received a carving of Jesus from Husbands Bosworth school. We had to hold it up so high with everybody following us all the way back to school. When we got back to school we did some creative activities based on parts of the bible and were joined by
St Andrew’s primary School members of the local community. My group was creative dance and that was based on Jesus calming the stormy waters. There were other things like music, wood carving, clay modelling, painting, computer graphics and photography. One group went outside to compose a tableau of flowers which represented love, hope and faith, whilst the
photography group were taking pictures all around school of nature and the skyline to represent the creation story. At the end of the morning each child wrote about their reflection of the morning and how they can help in their local community. These were written on pebbles and given to the teacher to varnish and be put in our special quiet area. Tava McQuire
Bloom Dance
On 28th June the year 2 children took part in a dance exhibition at Lutterworth College. We performed a dance based on the ‘Tropical Rainforest’ painting by Rousseau. In the dance there were tigers, monkeys, gorillas and trees. Other schools performed dances based on Harry Potter, George’s Marvellous Medicine and Lowry. The finale was Pipes of Peace with all children taking part. Poppies were thrown on stage at the end to make a colourful and spectacular ending to an exciting and enjoyable show. Phoebe Kirton and Lottie Shahor
Goodbye Miss Hutchinson
On Friday the 15th July, Beta’s teacher is leaving after 4 years at our school. We are having a party and had to hide the food and things which was very hard. We all think Miss Hutchinson is getting very suspicious of what is going on. The fabric cupboard is getting very full with party food and presents. All of Key Stage 2 will miss her. Nearly all of the beta girls will be crying on Friday 15th and maybe some of the boys. We are making a pass the parcel but making sure that she wins. Maddie Lindop and Ella Clarke
The yr6 leavers This year we have 12 yr6 leavers they are: Lucy Pike, Jessica O’Neil, Megan O’Neil, Becky Bell, Jo Bell, Amelia Trailor, Daisy Swan, Rachel Mellar, Oliver Morgan, Edward Sandercock and James Baker. They have all had a great time at St. Andrews. We will all be sad but it is time for them to move on. They had a party on Saturday night at the village hall to celebrate and a fantastic time was had by all! Elizabeth Hobbs
Want to know what to do with the kids during the holidays! Here are a few suggestions for August. Charnwood Museum. Childrens’ Art & Craft workshop: Medieval Swords & Sheilds- Tues 2nd Harborough Museum Treasure through time- Sat 6th Circus Stars- Wed 17th/ Sat 20th Lutterworth Library Circus skills- Thurs 18th Creative writing- Fri 19th
Donnington-le-Heath Manor House Medievel Fun-Wed 3rd Tudor England- Wed 10th On the Home Front- Sun 14th Snibston Discovery Park Beam Engine Steaming -Wed 3rd/ Sat 27th/ Wed 31st Palitoy: Made in CoalvilleThurs.18th
Bosworth Battlefield Skills of a Valiant Knight- Thurs 4th Conflict 1845 with Les Routiers de Rouen- Sat 6th/ Sun 7th Guided Walks for Children- Thurs 11th & for adults- Sun 14th/ Sat 27th Bosworth Anniversary Enactment Weekend- Sat 20th/ Sun 21st National Forest Wood Fair-Mon 29th
For more ideas and details go to northkilworth.com
Whats on in North Kilworth Page 11
August 2011 Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Thurs.4th: Mobile Library-Dag Lane, 1.30pm Sat. 6th: Fish Night at the White Lion Sat 6th: WI Hog Roast, Millennium Green Mon.8th. Parish Plan Meeting- 7pm Village Hall Wed.10th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Sat 13th: Curry Night at the White Lion Tues. 16th: Parish Council Meeting-7.45: Village Hall Thurs 18th; Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Thurs.18th: Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30pm July Thurs.18th: WI Healthy Eating –Village Hall 7.30pm Sat 20th: Wild meat Night at the White Lion Wed.24th Mobile Library- White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 25th: Film Night- Village Hall, 7.30pm
August 2011 Cont: Sat.27th: Live music at the White Lion Sun 28th: Meditation in Village hall 7pm for McMillan Cancer Support
FUTURE EVENTS. Sept 3rd: Family Challenge Sept. 4th Al-Fresco Lunch Sept 18th Village Harvest Service Sept 22nd: Reading Group-8pm Ivy House Sept: WI- Behind the Scenes at Joules Oct: WI- Sugarcraft December 3rd: Christmas Quiz- In aid of village hall
Say Hello to Matthew and the Allens You probably won’t need to say ‘Hello’ to Matthew because sociable Matt is likely to say ‘Hello’ to you first. Tracy, his wife of 7 years, and daughter Lucy (6) are more the shy retiring types, which is why they are happy to let Matt take the lead in this month’s feature. He will answer to “Precious”, which is his family nickname because his older brother and 3 younger sisters felt that was how his mother viewed him. Until he was 22 most of his formative years, including school, were spent in Macclesfield. Since then he has travelled extensively. At 22 he joined H M Customs & Excise, and has been involved in customs ever since. For six years he looked after the affairs of companies like Fujitsu and IBM, starting his travels at Hayes. A brief spell with Arthur Andersen took him to Reading; seven years with KPMG was mostly based in Birmingham with a 2 year secondment in New York. That’s when the trouble started! Through a mutual friend, Tracy visited Matt in New York and eventually slept on his floor. They met up again when Matt returned in 1999, he slept on Tracy’s floor, and they married in 2004. Their courtship involved a mutual love of travel – through Europe plus a few trips back to New York to reminisce - and sleep on the floor. Matt’s business travels continued with Qinetiq in Farnborough and now Next in Enderby, where he has been for 7 years and is currently Customs Compliance Manager. With his team of 4 they keep Next legal with regard to the web of regulations, ensuring the correct duty is paid at the correct time. Tracy grew up with her brother and sister just around the corner from Peter Jones in Southampton, but still managed to work her way into a managerial role as an IT project manager at Transco. Tracy was made redundant, so she (shy retiring type) unashamedly married Matt for his money, became pregnant with Lucy, and resolved not to work full time again until Lucy was at school. Two years ago Tracy was welcomed back by XOServe (Transco) - who clearly valued her previous efforts. The commuting to Solihull was a strain and Tracy has just enjoyed another tearful leaving do in Solihull. Now she is looking for a job closer to home, so if you know of an opportunity for a multi talented lady who doesn’t enjoy being the centre of attention, please ring Tracy on 881733. Lucy is at NK school and enjoys weekly horse riding lessons – which has prompted Dad to take up riding again. Lucy can sometimes be seen riding Vikki’s grey pony Harry around the village, with Matt astride Harry’s new friend William, and Vikki trying to look relaxed in the background. For someone who likes new things, Matt is very settled and enjoying life with his family (and neighbours!) in NK and at Next where they have expanded their internet offering to 42 countries so far. To give you a flavour of Matt’s interests (it may be quicker to describe what he’s not interested in) here’s the short list. He is a member of Village Power CIC, so he’s keen for you to save money on your fuel bills, for the village to share in the proceeds of renewable energy like solar power and for us to take care with the earth’s finite resources. Their roof has been converted to a solar panel! The recent £60K lottery grant to put solar panels on the Village Hall, Sports Club, and School are practical examples of Village Power working for the community. He’s also treasurer of the Town Land Trust, a recent buyer of a season ticket for Leicester Tigers, and in possession of all the NK census returns from 1841 to 1911 – which has allowed him to help several people with questions of village history. If you have questions for Matt on any of these topics, do say ‘Hello’ on 881733 or email matthew.allen22@btinternet.com DB.
Page 12 Members of the WI on the ‘Red Sofa’ at BBC East Midlands in Nottingham
NORTH KILWORTH WI
On Thursday 21st July seven members crossed the county border into Nottingham for a tour of The BBC East Midlands Today Studio. It was fascinating to see how the local news was broadcast and just how mwny were involved in its production. We all sat on people the red sofa, worked our own autocues and presented the weather. I’m sure we will all, watch the news avidly from now on and thank the BEEB for an excellent evening. The next meeting is on Thursday 18th August when Eleanor McDonald, a dietitian, will be talking about Healthy Eating and she will also be giving us an insight into food labelling. North Kilworth WI meets on the 3rd Thurs of each month in the Village hall, at 7.30pm. New members & guests are always very welcome. contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 or Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe@gmail.com/ 880650 for information
THE KILWORTH FAMILY CHALLENGE 2011 rd Saturday 3 September 2011 The 2011 Kilworth Family Challenge will be held on rd Saturday 3 September 2011. It will start at 0930 and finish at around 1530 and be followed by a BBQ. It will be based at the North Kilworth Sports Club where it will start/finish and involve doing various challenges in the local immediate area. There will be medals, prizes and trophies up for grabs. We are looking for 12 teams to enter. Cost of entry is 25 pounds/team. A team should comprise at least one supervisory adult with a maximum of 6 children in the age range of 5 to 16. Please register your interest or seek additional information from thekilworthchallenge@hotmail.co.uk or ring 01858 880632.
FILM NIGHT Every last Thursday in the Village Hall 7.30 Next Month: August 25th Cost: £2 (For hire of the hall) Bring your own refreshments
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Layered Lemon & Redcurrant Pannacotta
Grated rind + juice of 1 lemon 4oz Castor sugar ¾ Pint Double Cream 1 tsp gelatine 1. Dissolve gelatine in a little of the lemon juice 2. Put remaining ingredients into a pan & bring to the boil stirring well. 3. Bubble briskly for 5 minutes watching carefully 4. Take off heat & add gelatine mixture 5. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes 6. Strain & pour into small glasses then chill to set. 8oz Redcurrants 4oz caster sugar ½ pint double cream 4 tblsp milk ½ packet or 3 leaves of gelatine 1.
Cook the fruit with ½ the sugar & a drop of water to a soft pulp 2. Heat the cream, milk & remaining sugar & simmer to thicken a little. 3. Dissolve the gelatine in a little extra milk. 4. Mix fruit, cream & gelatine then sieve & cool till almost set 5. Pour carefully over the lemon base Chill for several hours, preferably overnight. A most delicious & refreshing summer dessert. From: Don’t Count the Calories. A demonstration by Jennifer Rodgers for North Kilworth WI in 2009. Thanks to Jennifer for allowing us to print her delicious recipe.