December 2010/ January 2011
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From November onwards we are all aware that Christmas is just around the corner. • Notes: Parish Council Meeting Some may argue even earlier though when seasonal adverts start pounding our telly • Say Hello to-------screens. I’m sure I saw some in October and was suitably transformed into instant • Church services/ Registers depression. • St Andrew’s Primary School Street lights decorate many town centres and shops, along with shiny decorations and • WI artificial snow painted on the shop windows. Lovely eh! But not half-way through November • Neighbourhood Watch please. Yet most of us love the festive season where • Reading group we are reminded of magical childhood • Bowls Club memories of lying awake on Christmas Eve wondering when Santa would arrive and then • Christmas Quiz excitedly opening our presents around the Christmas tree with the family after he’d • BT Infinity made a quick trip down the chimney. Many years on and nothing changes! • CIC: Car Club; Photo-voltaics But spare a thought for Father Christmas • Village Hall when you’re gathered around the telly to watch the Queen or “White Christmas” for the • Netball umpteenth time having done great justice to the festive turkey ( or veggy option) and plum • Millenium Green pudding, not to mention copious amounts of • Press Releases the hard stuff. Having worked so hard whizzing around the • 100 Club Winners world in a matter of hours delivering trillions of gifts to expectant children- I never did • 49ers work out how he managed to place them all on the sleigh- and keeping Rudolph etc under control, everyone forgets about him. Does he receive any invites for lunch? Probably not. Still with all the sherry and mince pies he has North Kilworth News Sponsored by North Kilworth to consume he probably wouldn’t manage any anyway. So I guess it’s back to the North Pole Parish Council until next year. Wonder if he gets bored inPhone: 01858 880432 between? He’s actually based on a real person known as judith.hardwick@btinternet.com St. Nicholas; I always knew that those so or named were indeed of the saintly variety! His nickhardwick@btinternet.com other name Santa Claus comes from the Dutch “Sinterklaas.” •
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The world's first commercially produced Christmas card, designed by John Callcott Nicholas was a Christian leader from Myra in Turkey in the 4th century. Being a modest sort of a fellow he gave money to poor people anonymously and indeed it is said that one day he climbed the roof of a house and deposited a bag of coins down the chimney. Hey presto, it landed in the stocking which a little girl had put to dry by the fire. So the tradition was born. Remember it was a stocking NOT a pillow case! Christmas cards were introduced in Britain in 1843, coincidentally the same year that Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was published. The very first card had written “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” on it and the phrase became very popular no doubt with the influence of the book. Dickens cleverly used Scrooge to undermine opposition to Christmas., labelling such characters as uncharitable, socially isolated, mean-spirited and twisted. So if you can’t stand the festive season and you get called a miserable so and so or worse, blame a certain Charles Dickens. I’m sure, though, like me you love Christmasas long as it doesn’t start too early! So as the first card’s message was intended “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” to everyone in our special community and we’ll see you all back in February- along with those failed resolutions!
S ee in t he N ew Year at t he V illage H all Bring and Share Supper- Get rid of those left-overs!
********DANCING***************DISCO********* 9.30pm till late Bring your own drinks
EVERYONE IS INVITED & IT’S FREE For more information contact: Lyn 881467 or Jude 880432
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Neighbourhood Watch/ WI/ 2011 Census Recruitment of Collectors for 2011 Census NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
*Anti-social behaviour on Halloween falls for 4th year running.The number of incidents of egg, flour or stone throwing was reduced. A total of 51 incidents were reported to police on October 31, compared . to 62 the previous year. *Recently in Mkt Harborough several local residents were called by someone claiming to be working for the local Council Tax department. The caller said that the householder was in arrears and then asked them for bank account details so that payment could be made over the phone. Fortunately none of the residents gave their details and the caller eventually hung up. Invariably - when the householder dials 1471 – no number has been recorded. Harborough Police remind all local residents that bona fide organisations will never ask for bank account details over the phone. If money is owed, any genuine organisation will always inform you in writing. Our advice is never to part with information such as bank account details over the phone - by getting into a habit of being a little bit suspicious about who is asking for information, it is possible to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of crime Postal Scam: The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam: A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number). DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call. If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
*Local Crime -A burglary to a dwelling in Hawthorne Road in North Kilworth st occurred on Monday 1 November. Entry was gained by unknown means and a substantial amount of cash was stolen from inside. -A satnav and a handbag left on display inside a car parked unattended in a hotel car park near North Kilworth were stolen th sometime over the weekend of 13 November -. During the last week incidents and crimes reported in the East Midlands region suggest that a team of criminals may be using a white Ford Focus ST bearing a registration number similar to FL58 HHC. This vehicle may well be linked to several distraction burglaries and as such Leicestershire Police are keen to locate this vehicle and its occupants. If you see this vehicle please call the police immediately on 999 Email:- henry.whatley@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk Tel:- 0116 248 3875 Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator
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One of the largest current campaigns in the UK has begun as recruitment gets underway to fill over 29,000 temporary part time and full time vacancies to make the 2011 Census a success - and we need your help! A total of 35,000 people will be required to deliver the census, which will take place on 27 March 2011. The majority of vacancies are for Census Collectors who contact householders to collect completed census questionnaires and assist where required. Over 29,000 of these roles are available in 2,000 locations across England and Wales. These roles provide flexibility around working hours - there is the choice of working 15, 25 or 37 hours a week, so individuals can fit the work around their current commitments. There are still vacancies for Census Coordinators to lead and motivate a team of approximately 15 field staff and for Special Enumerators to deliver questionnaires to organisations such as care homes, hotels, prisons etc. and help with their completion. These are great opportunities to earn some extra cash close to home, as well as helping out the local community. Information from the census will be used to make important decisions around future policies, planning, services and funding for local communities for years to
come. if you are looking for extra work, particularly during the evening and at weekends, register your interest and apply at www.censusjobs.co.uk
NORTH KILWORTH WI
North Kilworth WI meets on the 3rd Thurs. of the month in the Village hall at 7.30pm. New members are always very welcome. For more information contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe1@gmail.uk/ 880650 The Annual Meeting and Faith Supper was held on 18th November. Christine Hewes was re-elected as President for 2011 and the committee appointed Gaye Duncombe as secretary. Jo Guilfoyle remained as treasurer. The committee report highlighted events of the previous year with talks that included; the work of the Mercy Ship, carbon footprints, forensic science, the stories behind the names on our own war memorial, a visit to Ryton Organic Gardens, underwater photography, Cook in Kilworth and the history of Kilworth House Theatre. During the rest of the evening members enjoyed supper consisting of dishes brought in by everyone. Next year’s programme is equally as interesting and varied. We have an Admiral who will tell us about ‘Life on a Submarine’, New Joints for Old, Glass bead making; Family law, Healthy Eating, sugarcraft and an outing to the BBC studios in Nottingham. Our first meeting is on Thursday, 20th January, when Matt, from the White Lion, will tell us about his other life as an actor, especially in the ‘ads’. Gaye will be providing the flowers & raffle prize and catering, assisted by Lyn. Other dates to remember are: X-mas Party-9th Dec at Bushloe Barn; Carol Service-Tues 7th Dec at South Kilworth Church; WI Meal at the White LionJanuary 13th, Visit to Burghley House-3rd Dec, The February meeting is on 17th- New Joints for Old.
YourYour Letters Letters The Little Washpit After at least 3 years dry the Little Washpit in Back Street is back in action! Believed to have run dry due to building work at the end of Hawthorne Road Dave Thomas kindly volunteered his skills as a water diviner and quickly had the problem sized up. Result? A blockage in the feed pipe now cleared and drainage to the adjacent horse trough also sorted-well done Dave!! PJ Affordable Houses in N.Kilworth
You will no doubt have seen references to this in last month's Newsletter correspondence pages. Mrs Hampson's points with regard to the proposals to consult on the Village interest in affordable housing are welcomed. The "Drop in" Meeting for all Villagers held on November 19th was well attended and hopefully clarified many uncertainties. First- house prices are high because land supply allowed for building is artificially restricted by Planning strategies that fail to cope with the demand. That is great news if you own a house in North Kilworth but not if you are starting on the ladder. The last big Council housing boom was the result of the war and population growth and we need another one now as the population moves toward 70 million. This is not a crisis created by greedy builders and landowners -they merely benefit from efforts to restrict building development.It is the latter which feeds the shortage and pushes prices higher. Second if properties are built they will be owned by the Parish Council and the tenants have no right to buy and there is only a right to value uplift on a limited number if they go ahead-and then only for a restricted share because the houses are held by the Village Parish Council in perpetuity by Statute. Management will probably be let out to a Housing association but any surplus is available to fund other Village projects. Costs are kept low because land aquisition costs are as much as 80% less than normal because the land is outside the development line and thus valued at Agricultural values plus a slight premium and not at development value. A line on a map can thus equate to a £490,000 per acre difference one foot either way. Thirdly if we subscribe to the points advanced in the Newsletter Elmcroft would never have been built and the village would comprise a boundary of High Street/Church Street/Back Street and Green Lane. Several
Page Page 3 3 articles in the Newsletter refer to the dying facilities-closing shops , petrol stations, pubs and even the Church. We need a measured approach to pulling in additional parisioners otherwise there will be no community. How many is for debate of course but we are not talking about urbanisation-in the last 20 years over 50 new dwellings have appeared in North Kilworth of all types but they have not radically altered the atmosphere in the village as a consequence of that new blood? 50 represent around a 15% expansion from the 1990's. Additionally some are certainly small-on my estimate around a dozen (a quarter of the total) in Knighton Farm, Stoney Close, Dag Lane and Rose Dale - and thus satisfy the definition of "affordable" when the developers left to their own devices would have wanted 100% "executive" 4 bedroom houses. We prevented that. That they are "Affordable" only by size and not by price is purely because building space in this village is artificially restricted against external demand. Even so the achievement of a fifth to a quarter being at the smaller end has contributed to diversity visually and socially and is a creditable achievement in maintaining the "patchwork quilt " of styles against a consistent general backdrop. Not perfect but not as bad as is painted. So before you rush to reject the opportunity for affordable housing just pause and contemplate on our medium to longer terms obligation to support those children of families who have lived in the village for many generations who are forced to move away by others whose mobility and spending power enable them to out-compete those long term villagers because of high prices created by artificial restrictions on new build.It is those needs we are addressing, not the possibility of creating another Broughton Astley on our doorstep. The removal of housing benefit is going to make matters worse for that group too and the Press reports that market rents are rising as numbers pushed into the rental market inexorably increase the pressure on a limited supply. The Parish Plan counts for Everything. As one as involved with its development and production stretching back 12 years with Mrs Hampson I know we were motivated by the need to maintain standards in a better way than was allowed in the sixties expansion and we won some and lost some. But the reality is that it is
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10 years out of date and badly needs reviewing in certain areas. We now have a volunteer for that and Mrs Hampson has kindly volunteered a second time round so we can embrace the views of the 50% estimated share of the current population that were not in the Village in 2000 and had nothing to do with the Plan. Mrs. Root is also to be congratulated and thanked for organising our MP and County/District Councillor meeting on the 12th.There we had reaffirmation that the Village Plan will form the central plank of Planning policy in the new delegated Agenda for local government. Our past problems with what gets built are largely around so called retrospective changes made as outside developers pass planning consents to each other-properties developed by residents end up largely as originally consented and if we agree to low cost rental (up to 6) then they will in no way be a trojan horse for anything else. Finally -if you want to respond to the Harborough Core Strategy Review by the deadline date of December 21st contact your Parish Councillor for a copy asap please and do ensure you express your views on the Affordable Housing Project by returning the Confidential Questionnaire put through your letterbox last week. Peter Jones
GOOD HOMES NEEDED! Do you know anyone who would give a good home to a guinea pig? A friend of mine had 5 to re-home. They are well handled, good with kids and sociable. Various colours. They were all rescued. Thanks Vikki. Tel. 07917 208 979
To the Editor, I want to recommend the book ‘In Grateful Memory’ by Denis Edensor as a ‘must read’ for those interested in the modern history of this village. This book describes, from the late 19th Century onwards, the characteristics of North Kilworth as a place to live and how lives were affected by the consequences of politics way beyond local horizons. Graham Hampson
49’ers club
Congratulations to the latest winners: Peter Morgan, Bill Lawrence, Janet Allman, Jenny Rolfe, David & Sarah Holmes, Lyn & Andy Wall, Jo Guilfoyle, Alan & Rita Mercer-Jones 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
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Millionaires Evening Saturday 15th January- - at Bushloe Bushlo
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Barn. Ticket will include a hot supper and plenty of Monopoly money to gamble on the tables- roulette, black jack, etc. (no real money allowed. Black tie & posh frocks optional Tickets available December Saturday 5th March - Safari Supper. The usual format- with a 3 course dinner at surprise venues, with surprise fellow dinner guests! Please let one of the committee know early in the New Year if you would like to take part- some non-cooking spaces available, particularly for any newcomers to the village- a good way of getting to know people. Everyone welcome Please support these events- essential fundraising to maintain both the all weather courts and the children’s playground Committee membersSarah Holmes, Julie Fish, Jane Faulkner, Manfred Morris, Carol Potter, Janet Allman, Dorothy Howie, Jane Higgins, Sally Phillips
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Saturday 22 January 2011 At North Kilworth Sports Club Doors & Bar Open 7.00pm, Quiz Starts 7.30pm Teams of up to 8 people £5 per team member (includes hot supper) Prize for the winning team So come & join us for a fun evening & help to raise money for The Kilworth Challenge For more information contact Stuart or Heather on 01858 880041
CHRISTMAS QUIZ- VILLAGE HALL Check out your diary! We've got a Christmas Quiz night on Saturday December 4th 7.30pm Only £8 a ticket which includes supper and a glass of Christmas punch. if you want tickets...you need them in advance so we can plan the event!! Contact Peter Morgan 880053 or anyone on the committee.
LADIES NETBALL The All Weather Area, North Kilworth 7.00pm- 8.00pm (weather permitting) Every Thursday up to 9th Dec. No Sessions on 16th,23rd and 30th Dec. We will start again on Thursday 6th Jan with a determination to lose the excess weight put on over Christmas! All Welcome Contact Julie Fish (880304)
North Kilworth Millennium Green Trust Registered Charity: 1077776 100 CLUB The club was set up by the Trustees in 2003 to provide funds for the basic management and improvement of the Millennium Green; things like maintenance of the board walk, hedges, gates, fences, trees and grass cutting when sheep are not grazing. Wild flowers and new trees have been planted. If you would like to join and be a member of the 100 Club the annual subscription is £60 and there are monthly prizes of £50 and £25 and each December just one prize of £500. We are now looking to truly make the 100 club, 100 members, as we aim to increase funds for the Millennium Green Nature Reserve, and also help increase the monthly prizes. If possible we would like members to sign up to a standing order, either of £5 per month or £60 per year and we can provide forms to be sent to your bank. If you do not use one of our forms please contact Francis Mordaunt for the Millennium Green account name, number and sort code. He will also give you a reference number so that we can identify your subscription on the bank statement. Alternatively, if you would just like to make a donation or consider a legacy to help ensure this incredibly important area of the Village can be maintained and open for access to all, please do contact Francis. If you have any questions on any of the above please contact Francis Mordaunt at Bushloe House, High Street, North Kilworth ( 01858 880624 or 07836 640518) – or e-mail francis.mordaunt@btopenworld.com 100 Club Latest Winners: In August, Carol Doherty (£50) and Kerry Wilson (£25); in September, Jude Hardwick (£50) and Mr and Mrs Brown – Netherhall (£25); in October, Andy Evans (£50) and David and Sarah Holmes (£25); in November, Stuart Dainton (£50) and Ken Chandler (£25). If you would like to join the 100 Club please contact Francis Mordaunt (880624) or Sue Dunford (881371) or any of the Trustees.
North Kilworth Parish Council Minutes of Meeting Parish Council minutes
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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES The Parish Council was inquorate consequently there are no minutes. However the following was discussed at an "ad hoc" meeting: Richard Windley highlighted the need for attendance at the "Drop In Meeting" on affordable housing within North Kilworth. Andrew Bamber attended the meeting to outline revised proposals for the Marina which included the removal of the pub and retail units. Other local issues; such as a need to update the Village Design Statement and Parish Plan was discussed. Victoria Spencer agreed to take this on with help. Apart from this cheques were signed.
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Services for December 2010
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:- Revd Kenneth Baker, Homestead, The Green, Lilbourne, Nr Rugby, Tel: 01788 860409, Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Tel: 01455 554065 Churchwarden for St Andrew’s, North Kilworth: Gwillam Price who can be contacted on 01858 880042 Sunday 5th December 2nd of Advent 8.30 am North Kilworth 9.00 am Kimcote 9.45 am South Kilworth (with Stanford on Avon) 10.30 am Gilmorton 11.15 am Misterton 11.15 am Catthorpe 3.00 pm Kimcote 4.30 pm Swinford
(Purple) Romans:15 4-13; Matthew:3,1-12 Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Ken Baker Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Patronal Service Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies Morning Prayer Keith Wilding Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Toy Service at Walton Village Hall Revd Emma Davies Christingle Revd Ken Baker
Sunday 12th December 9.00 am Kimcote 10.30 am Gilmorton 11.15 am 4.00 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 6.00 pm
3rd of Advent (Purple) James 5:7-10; Matthew 11,2-11 Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies Family Service Revd Emma Davies/Su Marfell Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker South Kilworth Christingle Beth Rogers Ashby Magna Carol Service (Christmas Tree Festival) Revd Emma Davies Peatling Parva Christingle Revd Jane Kennedy Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker
Tuesday 14th December 9.30 am South Kilworth Sunday 19th 9.00 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 6.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm
Holy Communion (BCP)
December 4th of Advent (Purple) Gilmorton Kimcote Peatling Parva North Kilworth (with South Kilworth) Shawell and Swinford Kimcote Catthorpe
Wednesday 22nd December 7.30 pm Swinford Friday 24th December Christmas 3.00 pm Gilmorton 3.00 pm North Kilworth 4.30 pm Swinford 6.00 pm Misterton 11.30 pm North Kilworth 11.30 pm Swinford 11.30 pm Gilmorton with Ashby Magna
Revd Emma Davies
Romans: 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-end Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies Christingle Revd Jane Kennedy Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies Lessons and Carols Keith Wilding Lessons and Carols Revd Ken Baker Lessons and Carols Revd Emma Davies Lessons and Carols Revd Jane Kennedy
Lessons and Carols
Revd Ken Baker
Eve (White) Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-7(8-20) Nativity Service Revd Emma Davies/Su Marfell Crib Service Revd Ken Baker Crib Service Revd Jane Kennedy Lessons and Carols Revd Ken Baker/Keith Wilding Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies
Hebrews 1:1-4(5-12); John 1:1-14 Saturday 25thDecember Christmas Day (White) 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 10.00 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers 10.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Sunday 26thDecember First Sunday of Christmas Hebrews 2:10-end; Matthew 2:13-end 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy
Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel Services Dec 5 (to be arranged) Dec 12 Mrs. Kim Shorley Dec 19 Mrs. Jeanne Moore - Carol service Dec 26 Rev'd. Brian Kennard - The Lord's Supper
Services for January 2011 Sunday 2nd January 8.30 am North Kilworth 9.00 am Kimcote 9.30 am Stanford on Avon 10.30 am Gilmorton 11.15 am Misterton 6.00 pm Swinford
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Epiphany (White) Isaiah 60:1-6 Holy Communion (BCP) Holy Communion (BCP) Holy Communion (CW) Holy Communion (CW) Morning Prayer Evensong
Sunday 9th January Baptism of Christ (White)Isaiah 42:1-9 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service 9.45 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion 10.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion 10.30 am Gilmorton Family Service 11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion 6.00 pm North Kilworth Evensong 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion Tuesday 11th January 9.30 am South Kilworth
Matthew 2:1-12 Revd Ken Baker Revd Emma Davies Revd Ken Baker Revd Emma Davies Keith Wilding Revd Ken Baker
Matthew 3:13-17 (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Beth Rogers (CW) Revd Emma Davies (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy Su Marfell (CW) Revd Emma Davies Keith Wilding (CW) Revd Emma Davies
Holy Communion (BCP)
Revd Emma Davies
2nd Sunday of Epiphan y 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Sunday 16tht January 9.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 am Kimcote Matins 10.30 am Gilmorton Just Church! 11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong (BCP) 6.00 pm North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) 6.00 pm Peatling Parva Evensong Sunday 23rd January 10.30 am Gilmorton
3rd Sunday of Epiphany Avon Swift Group Service Holy Communion (CW)
Tuesday 25th January 2.45 pm North Kilworth (with school students)
John 1:29-42 Revd Emma Davies Revd Jane Kennedy Revd Ken Baker Just Team Revd Jane Kennedy Revd Ken Baker Revd Jane Kennedy Revd Emma Davies
Revd E Davies/Revd J Kennedy/Revd Ken Baker to Preach
Holy Communion (CW)
Revd Emma Davies
Sunday 30tht JanPresentation of Christ in the Temple (White) Hebrews 2:14-end Luke 2:22-40 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy (with North Kilworth) 10.30 am Kimcote (with Walton Baptist United Service Revd Emma Davies/ Chapel) (Christian Unity) Gordon Herbert 10.30 am Ashby Magna Revd Alan Stevens Family Service 4.00 pm Gilmorton Evensong Revd Emma Davies 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy
Funerals: We say farewell and commit to Almighty God:-
Grace Anne Bell Age 78 29th October North Kilworth Donald Henry Kettell Age 81 3rd November Ashby Magna Kimcote Bruce BAILEY Age 63 12th November
St Andrews Church Flower Rota 12.12.10 - Decorating for Christmas Decorating for Christmas can take place from the week beginning Monday 6th December. Volunteers to help please contact G. Price (880042) or J. Guilfoyle (880574). Many thanks to all who helped with flowers throughout the year. The new rota will be available in January 2011.
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Message from the Rev’d Jane Kennedy
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9 v6 Have you noticed how if you’re looking for new curtains, you notice other people’s curtains more than usual? It’s because our minds are running strongly on curtains! At this time of year, buying or hoping for new things seems to be top of our agenda for some reason! Newness is always attractive. New life, though – that is something else. There is something entrancing about the deep awareness of total newness of life in a baby that carries hope and fear in pretty equal measure. Hope and fear... 9 In Page the Old Testament, Isaiah prophesied the coming of a great Saviour, who would save the world and bring in the Kingdom of God – the big picture. Mary was expecting a baby, going through the process of a human pregnancy with all its attendant discomforts and fears – the immediate picture. Because of prophesies, and the words of the angel Gabriel, Mary knew that her baby would be exceptional, and, unlike most other mothers, what his destiny was. But she didn’t know how his daily life would actually unfold – she can’t have envisaged the harsh reality of the cross as she held her new-born child. When she bore Jesus in the stable, away from her home and family, she knew the relief of a safe delivery, the risks to her tiny and vulnerable son, and the immediate anxiety of lack of shelter. She had the assurance that the angel Gabriel had given her, together with the heavy responsibility of motherhood ahead of her. Hope and fear... Isaiah spoke of the ultimate task of the coming Messiah, Mary knew the practical day to day cares of parenthood. Her son was to carry the world on his shoulders, but on that first Christmas day he was just a baby, needing love and care. He was new. And each Christmas he can be new to us too. The Church commemorates his birth because it reminds us that despite the human growing up process, and his ultimate adult sacrifice, Christ can be reborn in us day after day, renewing the hope which is so easily lost in the practical day to day living of life. It reminds us that however hard the times, however deep the recession, however bleak the outlook, that eternal hope is ours. If we keep our minds only on our day-to-day lives we lose out on the comfort offered. If we make space to dwell on hope, we will find it growing in us and around us, our awareness of it will be more acute – just like those curtains we might be planning to buy. Hope makes for contentment, inner peace, and strengthens us to live our lives. It is right here for us now, a constantly renewed gift from God. Have a blessed, hopeful and happy Christmas! Jane Kennedy
Retirement of the Reverend Canon K. W. Baker. Towards the end of November Ken Baker handed over his position as Guthlaxton Area Dean to the Reverend David Hebblewhite of Countesthorpe and at the end of January 2011 will retire as Team Rector of Avon Swift Benefice after an extension of two years by Bishop Tim Stevens. Ken came to us from Welford in October 2001 after a career in the Police Force and in management at NEC. He was appointed Priest-in-Charge of two benefices, comprising seven parishes at a time of change in the Diocese. Very shortly a vacancy occurred in the benefice of three parishes centred on Gilmorton and Ken was asked to look after them temporarily. In March 2003 the Bishop decided to unite them all, forming the Avon Swift Group benefice. In November of that year a Team Vicar joined the group and Ken was appointed Team Rector. A year later, Ashby Magna joined the group and a part-time NonStipendiary Minister was added. In the same year Ken was appointed Rural Dean for Guthlaxton II Deanery, which in 2005 was joined with Guthlaxton I to become Guthlaxton Area Deanery. In 2006 he was appointed Canon of Leicester Cathedral. His present team here consists of a Team Vicar, Revd. Emma Davies and a Curate Jane Kennedy. This very condensed history shows how much Bishop Tim values Canon Baker as devoted priest, manager and organizer, someone able to execute plans and get the best from others. Those who have worked closely with him will miss his experience and reliability together with his approachability, his warmth and friendliness. He will be sorely missed after almost Sam ten years with us. Thank you Ken! Lloyd.
Ken’s last service will be the Benefice Group Service at rd Gilmorton on 23 January, at 10.30am. All are very warmly invited to attend this service to bid Ken a happy and wellearned retirement. If you would like to contribute towards a retirement gift for Ken please contact your local church warden or Revd Emma Davies at the vicarage in Gilmorton (Tel: 01455 556573; email emma.davies1@sky.com).
Concert of Christmas Music
Tickets are available for the concert of Christmas music on Monday 13th December, in Church at 7.30pm. The cost is £5 per head to include a glass of wine and mince pies – please come and support the Church in the company of this excellent close harmony group. The proceeds will go to Church funds with a donation to the Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Rev Emma Davies, who will be becoming involved in services in North Kilworth and working with the primary school, warmly invites you to meet her at 2pm on Tuesday 7th December, in Church. Tea and cake will be served after the meeting, at about 3pm.
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Some of us have been thinking about Christmas. It begins with a time called
Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning ‘coming) is a season observed in many Christian churches. It is a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It begins on Advent Sunday which is the fourth Sunday before December 25. Advent is sometimes marked with an Advent calendar (introduced by German Lutherans) or a candle. By Abigail
There are lots of traditions at Christmas time and here are some we have read about:
The Christmas Tree There are many traditions about how the Christmas tree began to be used at Christmas. One of them is that it started in medieval Germany when some mystery plays were performed in the open air. One of the most popular of these plays was about Adam and Eve. A fir tree with apples hanging on it showed the Garden of Eden in the play. These plays were later acted in churches and the fir tree had lights around it as well as the apples. The tree was then put in people’s homes as a symbol of the Saviour at Christmas time. People hung pastries and cookies on the tree and in the 17th Century lights were put on the tree. Straight white candy sticks were one of the sweets put on the tree and legend says that in the 17th century candy was made in the shape of Shepherds crook to give to children to keep them quiet! Christmas Cards Before Christmas cards, children were made to copy out a carefully worded letter called a ‘Christmas Piece’ in their best handwriting. This ‘Piece’ wished their parents the ‘compliments of the season’. In 1840, the idea to put a stamp on a letter or card so that it could be posted anywhere in Britain was introduced (the Penny Post). In 1843, a rich man asked an artist friend to design a card with a printed message in it as he was too busy to write a letter. A thousand Christmas cards were made for sale in the friend’s art shop at one shilling each. By 1870 when the price to send a card was cut to a half penny and printers had been invented more Christmas Cards were sent. Christmas Crackers The inventor of the cracker was a man called Tom Smith who owned a sweet shop in London. During the 1840’s he found that people liked sugar almonds and when he visited France he discovered some sweets wrapped up in a twist of paper. He decided to copy this idea to wrap his sugar almonds and they sold well. Tom then saw that young men gave these sweets to their sweethearts so he began to put ‘love mottos’ in the wrapping. The sweets sold even better and in 1846, Tom thought that he could make this a Christmas idea and put toys in the twisted wrapping. He invented a wrapping that could be pulled apart and later added the idea of putting in a cracker noise. Today the Tom Smith factory sells crackers all over the world. By Edward and Jasper We would love you to join in our School Celebrations. One of them is our Christingle Service which will be held on 16 December at 6.30pm: The Christingle The first Christingle service was held in Moravia in 1747 on Christmas Eve. The people wanted to Act a service that symbolised Jesus Christ's love and light. It was led by a Bishop called John de Watteville. The Christingle is made up of an orange (the world) wrapped in red ribbon (Jesus’ Blood) with a small lit candle (Jesus - the Light of the World) and dried fruits or sweets placed into the orange. The dried fruit and sweets are fixed to the Christingle using four cocktail sticks. They represent the four Seasons and the fruits of the earth. The Christingle service takes between Advent and Christmas Day. By Elizabeth You are also welcome to come to: The Key Stage 1 play
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Senior Citizens festivities……………………………………………………..16th December St Andrew’s School wishes you all
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If you just say ‘Hello’ to Daisy, you will miss out – you should really sit down and talk with her. This month’s focus is on a young lady who has decided to change her life in significant ways. As someone who left school at 16 with 11 GCSE’s, she took a variety of administrative jobs, and by her own admission was going nowhere – except perhaps around the village with her trusty band of friends. She is now planning the next six years of her life so that she becomes professionally qualified, and able to finance trips to experience the culture of Vietnam, China and India. (My fascinating chat with Daisy made me realise how easy it is to make snap judgements about people based on precious little information - and our favourite prejudices.) Daisy has lived for most of her 20 years in North Kilworth, and currently lives in Cranmer Lane with mum Mandy and dad Chris. Mandy is Community Matron in Hinckley, and Chris has runs his own aggregate business. Brother James has just finished his degree in Leeds. You may have seen Daisy working at the golf club, because she worked there part time, starting as a 14 year old. Now she plans a six year journey triggered by her desire to become a nurse. She has returned to study with an Access course for mature students – most are older than her – which, inside 8 months will give her the equivalent of an
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Say Hello to-----Daisy Mitchell A level in the fundamentals of Biology, Health Studies, Psychology, English, and Maths. When I interrupted her she was deep into essays on euthanasia and obesity. Daisy then plans to take a 3 year nursing degree, and has applied to Leicester, Northampton, Swansea and Bournemouth. Then she has to practise as a nurse in the UK for a minimum of 1 year, before hopefully securing a job as a nurse in Saudi Arabia. Her wheel will have turned full circle in Saudi because mum and dad met whilst working there. Saudi is part of the plan because the pay is good there and will fund trips to parts that would otherwise not be reached. So there you are – that’s the plan that Daisy has for a personal makeover during the next 6 years. She’ll still find time to sail with her dad, walk the two dogs, and run 3 times a week! And, of course there is time to say ‘Hello’ to you. Daisy would be happy to say ‘Hello’ face to face, but equally pleased to exchange electronic pleasantries on a raft of subjects, especially nursing ones including euthanasia and obesity. Daisy can be contacted on daisymagic@aol.com No doubt she’s going to get some stick from her well intentioned mates as a result of this feature. You might counteract this by encouraging her! Whether you choose to email her or talk face to face, I hope you enjoy saying Hello to Daisy as much as I did, and wish her well
North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting will be on Thursday, 27th January, 2011, 8.00pm at Chandlers End. The book to read is “Loving Frank” by the American author Nancy Horan. Set in Chicago and Europe in the 1900’s it concerns the terrible scandal of a renowned architect “running off with,” a client’s wife – hard to believe in this day and age, although it is described as “a timeless love story.” A good Christmas read perhaps. New members always welcome – phone 880574 for further details.
VILLAGE HALL A new oil boiler has been installed in the hall by Ambassador Oil Heating Services Ltd., a local North Kilworth company. The old boiler was over 20 yearsold and although it heated the hall effectively, it did occasionally break down and was not so energy efficient as a new condenser boiler. The opportunity to have half the costs met by a Shires Energy Grant was too good to miss! Many thanks to all who have put their Waitrose green tokens in the North Kilworth bin - as the outcome will go towards the new boiler. From January 1st 2011 hiring fees for the hall will be 1hour £8.50., 2hours £15.00., 3hours £20.00 double for external bookings. We try to keep the fees as low as possible and our thanks go to all the 49'ers whose regular contributions help to do this. For hall bookings please contact Tracy Allen 01858 881733.
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Mondays: Yoga in the Sports Club- 7pm Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Wed.1st: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs.2nd Quiz Night- White Lion Fri. 3rd- WI visit to Burleigh House- 10am VH Fri.3rd:X-mas Fayre-St Andrew’s Primary School Sat.4th: X-mas Quiz + supper at Village Hall Tues. 7th: Meet Rev’d Emma Davis-2pm in Church Tues 7th- WI Carol Service- S. Kilworth Church Thurs 9th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Thurs.9th Mobile Library; Dag Lane-1.30 Thurs.9th: WI Christmas Party- Bushloe Barn Mon.13thStAndrew’s Church-Harmony Group ‘Style’. Xmas Music & mince pies Tues.14th Quiz Night- White Lion Wed.15th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs.23rd Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30 Fri.31st See in the New Year at the Village Hall Fri.31st: Stax of Soul-White Lion Fri.31st: Sports Club, 7.30pm.
January 2011
Thurs.6th Quiz Night- White Lion Tues.18th Quiz Night- White Lion Thurs 13th WI Meal- White Lion,7.30 Thurs 13th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Sat. 15th January: Millionaire’s Evening Thurs. 20th;WI. Acting- ‘The ads' Sat.22nd: Charity Quiz- Sports Club, 7.30 Thurs.27th:Reading Group- Chandlers End 8.00pm.
FUTURE EVENTS. 17th Feb: New joints for old- WI 5th March: Safari Supper 21st April:WI- Glass Bead making 19th May:WI-Resolutions 16th June: WI-Family Law 21st July: WI Outing to BBC,Nottingham
North Kilworth PHOTO-VOLTAICISTS Your Community Interest Company Board now has a shortlist of 2 preferred bidders for PV cells installation after a rigorous and extended "beauty parade" considering economic, technical and reputational skills of the bidders. Information will shortly be distributed to those receiving e mail data updates but if you are interested in joining the scheme please advise the CIC on peter.jones74@btinternet.com
Join us this New Years Eve for fantastic live music with "Stax of Soul" and 70's & 80's Disco with resident D.J Bunzy. Admission price £10 to include buffet. For further information contact Gary on 01858 880260
Spiced red wine jellies with stem ginger and cinnamon cream 750 ml Merlot or Shiraz 220g Caster sugar 1 Cinnamon stick Zest of 2 oranges 10 Cloves 80ml Cranberry juice Pinch dried chilli flakes 8 Gelatine leaves For cinnamon cream: 150ml Double cream 1/4tsp ground ginger 1 piece stem ginger (chopped) 1tbsp syrup from jar Cinnamon for dusting 1 Place wine, spices, orange zest in pan over medium heat. Bring to just below boiling point. Set aside for 10mins to allow flavours to infuse. Strain through fine sieve into a clean pan, bring back to almost boiling point. Add cranberry juice and sugar, stir for 2-3mins until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low to keep warm. 2. Soak gelatine in cold water for 5mins, squeeze to remove any excess water,then whisk into wine mixture until dissolved. Divide among the wine glasses, chill and leave overnight until softly set. 3. Whip cream, stem ginger syrup and cinnamon in a bowl to soft peaks. Spoon cream onto jellies and decorate with chopped ginger, and a dusting of cinnamon. Serves 6 Thanks to Maggie Morgan for this delicious seasonal dessert.
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Text education – getting the message about stalking The consequences of stalking and harassment, using texts, emails and social networking websites, has been the theme of challenging school assemblies. Pupils across the district have been learning about some of the dangers of internet use, as well as what is against the law in terms of cyber-bullying and harassment. The assemblies also gave young people tips on keeping safe online, and warned about how stalkers can obtain personal information via the internet. If you are concerned about harassment, contact 01858 828282 or call the National Stalking Helpline 0300 6360300. Apply on time for school places Parents of children due to start school for the first time are being urged to apply for places before the closing date. Applications for infant or primary school places must be made by 15th January, 2011 for children who will be four years old before 1st September, 2011. All parents need to apply – even for their child to attend their catchment area school. Late applicants may not be offered a place at any of their preferred schools, or even their catchment area school, so parents are being urged to make sure they don’t miss the closing date. To apply for a place, please visit: www.leics.gov.uk/admissions , contact Leicestershire County Council’s Admissions team for a form or pick up from your local school. Carol service sees young helping old A children’s carol service is taking place, with an appearance from Santa Claus – but instead of giving out presents, he’ll be receiving them! The children, who are all from local organisations such as cubs and brownies, sing carols and give readings, before presenting Santa Claus with gifts to be donated to nursing and care homes in the area. The annual event is hosted by the charity Toc H at St Mary’s Church in Broughton Astley on the evening of Monday, December 6. Toc H is a charity which emerged from a soldiers' club in Poperinge, Belgium during World War I. As the charity nears its centenary, the local branch continues to hold coffee mornings to support local charities and bring people together. District is top of recycling league in county The Harborough district has once again shown its green credentials by regaining its title as the best recycler in the county. New figures from Defra for the 2009/10 financial year show Harborough District Council recycles more waste than any other local authority in Leicestershire, with a recycling rate of 53%. That means more than half of all waste produced by residents in the Harborough district is recycled, instead of going to landfill sites. th The Harborough district is ranked 15 out of 358 local authority areas in England . To find out how you can recycle more contact waste@harborough.gov.uk Budget Review The Council wants to hear your views The District Council is to embark on an exercise to hear residents’ views on the possible impact of spending reductions affecting services within the Harborough area. th As a result of the coalition Governments announcement on 20 October 2010, all Councils are now faced with the challenge of reducing its budget by 28% over the next 4 years. Further financial pressures are added with the affects of inflation and the Government’s advice to local councils to freeze council tax. Local Councillors who sit on the Executive have been working to prioritise each District Council activity to ensure that the council continues to provide its vital services with an emphasis on value for money. The District Council is anxious to protect and preserve its key services but this cut in funding will inevitably mean a reduction in some areas of its work. rd The exercise to gauge public opinion on the budget proposals will run until 23 December 2010.
"Suffered keyboard rage lately due to the 'snail-band' speed we receive? Everyone around (e.g Lutterworth and Market Harborough), is about to have the opportunity to receive up to 40GB download speeds through 'BT Infinity'. As usual, they are advancing the age old argument that the Bosworth exchange area has insufficient numbers (as well as, apparently being inhabited by cave-dwellers with no requirement for anything other than Flint-stone telephone services) to justify the investment required. There is a lifeline! If 75% of the 959 premises in the Bosworth exchange area, register an 'interest', they promise to take a second look and "see how they can work with the community". At the time of writing there are just 28 votes. By my primitive calculations, we require 720. Please just take a few moments to register (if the kids are moaning about trying to download music-ask them to do it). If you are a regular computer user, you and your family download movies, music, documents or you missed 'strictly come dancing' and want to use the I' player, this is a 'no-brainer'. We have until the end of the year.
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Who'll be next to experience BT Infinity? Vote now, and it could be your area.
Recently, you asked us to keep you updated about our new, superfast fibre optic broadband, BT Infinity. Well, here's the latest. It's called The Race to Infinity, an exciting, nationwide scramble for a glittering prize: the chance to make your area the next to experience BT Infinity. Cast your vote in the Race to Infinity NOW, and help Husbands Bosworth be the winning area. With enough votes, you could be looking at speeds of up to 40Mb . In other words, a totally transformed internet. Where downloads, uploads, chat and play can all happen at once. Suddenly, all those things that used to take forever on the internet, don't.
The Race to Infinity is on: Vote now. Remember, lots of people across the UK are voting for their towns, too. So if you want Husbands Bosworth to get BT Infinity sooner, now's your chance to make it happen.
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Village Power C.I.C. Are you interested in a Car Club?
Would you like to see a car club in North Kilworth? What is a Car Club? A car club gives people the choice of a fleet of vehicles parked in their neighbourhood and gives them access to a car when they need it, but without the high fixed costs of individual car ownership. Car club members are able to mix and match their travel, using a car when that is the best option. A number of commercial car clubs now operate around the country in addition to smaller, communitybased social enterprise clubs. Members of a car club usually pay an annual fee plus a charge for each mile and hour they use a car. The total annual cost for members is usually less than that of buying and running a car. Membership of a car club may also replace a second car. Benefits of a Car Club/ Making life easier Owning your own car can really be a hassle with repairs, servicing and renewing insurance - always something to worry about. But what if you could leave all that to somebody else? What if you could walk down the street and climb into a clean, new car and drive away? That’s what a car club can do for you – all the convenience of a car without the stress of owning one. Just book online or by phone, and you’re sorted. A car when you need one, not when you don’t.Saving you money If you drive less than 6,000 miles per year then a car club could save you up to £3,500 a year. Replacing a second family car with car club membership is likely to bring even more cash savings. A lot of people don’t notice the true costs of running a car, but when you add up the cost of tax, MOT, fuel, servicing, repairs, depreciation and parking you could be looking at significant savings! Car clubs give you greater flexibility, charging only for the time you use the car, not when it is sitting on the drive. You can free up your budget to spend on something more exciting! Joining a car club, instead of running your own car, is a big step towards greening your environmental footprint. In one easy move, you can cut your carbon emissions, cut your contribution to congestion, and cut the clutter on your street. In the UK, the average car owner produces over 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide driving each year. Joining a car club can drastically reduce this as car club cars are more environmentally friendly and are used more efficiently. On top of this, one car club car can replace around 24.5 private cars – you can see how much that would reduce traffic, and free up parking spaces. It is a win-win situation! Car Club Operation The system is usually simple: • a car is booked through a central office using the telephone or internet •
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servicing and maintenance is taken care of for you
Interested? Village Power Community Interest Company, which is a newly formed company managed completely by volunteers in North Kilworth, would like to know if there is sufficient interest in North Kilworth to make a car club viable? If you are interested either e-mail Stuart - at stuart235@btinternet.com or cut off the slip on page 15 and pop it into Ivy House, Back Street, North Kilworth, by 30 December 2010.
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Please return by 30 December 2010 to For Attention of Village Power CIC, Ivy House, Back Street, North Kilworth, Leicestershire Please circle either: Yes - I am interested in a Village Car Club. Please record my interest and send me further details of the scheme if it is to be taken forward in the New Year.
Name: Address:
E-mail: Telephone: No –
I am not interested in a Car Club for the following reason/s.
Bowls Club News
The presentation evening was held in the Sports Club on Saturday 13th November with 60 guests who enjoyed a splendid meal prepared by Sharon Jones and her team. Ivor Winston organised the evening assisted by Vic Hancock and Joe Renshaw. The President Jack Duncan welcomed the guests and the various trophies and prizes were distributed by the MC Jeff McCarthy in his own inimitable way. The Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 17th November in the Club House and was attended by 22 members. The outgoing president Jack Duncan welcomed the members and thanked all office bearers for their contribution over the past year. He thanked in particular the Tansers and Ivor Winston for their continuing efforts in maintaining the Clubhouse in such good order and for running the tote which for the first time has yielded £1000.00 for club funds. The new President is Tony Brown assisted by vice president Mark Wilkes. There are joint captains for Saturday matches in the hands of Pete Faulkner and Joe Renshaw. Ian Lymbery continues as Fixture Secretary. We have a new Secretary in Reg Tattershall who takes over from Derek Pinkney who steps down after five years of good service. Jack Duncan thanked Derek for his efforts over the past five years. Tom Renshaw was voted in as the new Competition Secretary replacing Jeff McCarthy who takes over as A team captain in the Harborough League and Mark Wilkes remains as B team captain. Despite many efforts to find a successor, Jack Duncan continues as Club Treasurer and Bar Treasurer. He accepted his fate with the words “Till death do us part.” The next meeting of the Bowls Club apart from the Wednesday evening card and domino sessions will be on Saturday 11th December at 7.30 pm for the Xmas Bingo and Raffle draw. All are welcome for the final bowls event of the year. The caller will be Pete Faulkner.
Congratulations
to Norman and Andy on the Birth of your Twin Sons. Brother for Sam and start of a Football Team?
KILWORTH HOUSE THEATRE I still have some of the Corporate tickets available for the Kilworth House Theatre production of Pirates of Penzance on June 25th 2011. The tickets are £28 each and are very good seats in the centre stalls from row F upwards. I do not need a firm commitment or money until the end of January. However, I do need to give Kilworth House some idea of numbers before the end of the year. If you are interested please let me know by December 12th ( juliefish56@aol.com )
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COMING EVENTS All welcome, members and non-members Every 2nd Thursday of the month - Bingo. Eyes down 8.00pm. Boxing Day – Bar open from 11.00am. Come in for drinks, music & games.
Enjoy the cheapest pint in the village! Bar Opening Times Fri nights: 7.30pm – 11.00pm
New Years Eve – FREE ENTRY. Bar open from 7.30pm. Celebrate the New Year with friends. Complimentary buffet. nd
Saturday 22 January 2011 – Quiz Night. Bar open from 7.00pm. £5.00 per team member, includes hot supper. *** 2011 memberships on sale from 1st January at £6.00 per person*** Members benefit from discounted bar prices
Sat afternoons during football season: 2.00pm – 5.30pm Sun afternoons: 12.00pm – 4.00pm Every other Weds night: 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Each line is a cryptic description of a commonly known Carol or song using more sophisticated words that basically mean the same. Example: Personal December Desire for Double Central Incisors-All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth
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8. The Coniferous Nativity 10. Valentino the Roseate Proboscises Wapiti. 12. Seraphim We Aurally detected in the Stratosphere. 13. Cold Geographical area Devoid of Colour. 14. Look Aqui. Obese Saint 15. Azurely Sad December Day. 16. 3 Times the Precipitation Allowence. 17. Tocsin Land Chunk. 18. Obtain Personally Exuberant Miniscule December 25th 19. Are Our Sound Sensors in Sync? 20. Hard Fruit Made Edible By Combustion 21. 3 Squared + 3 Yuletide Events 22. Regal, Nobil & Virtuous Male of Bohemian Nobility 23. The Good Old Days of Long Ago 24. All of Us Request An Exuberant December 25th For All st There will be a Prize for the 1 Entry with all 24 correct answers received in 2011 Answers can be sent by e-mail or dropped through our letterbox at 3 Dag Lane NICK & JUDE WISH ALL READERS OF N.K.NEWS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR We are having a bit of a rest in January! The next edition of The News will be in February 2011