September 2010
North Kilworth News
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Your letter Pre-biotic bacteria You would have thought that the Kilworth Diary Page Challenge committee, having organised yet Planning issues another hugely successful event back in May, Church services/ Registers would have taken the view that rest and Charity Car Boot Sale recuperation were the order of the day until WI planning for 2011 commenced. Absolutely not! Neighbourhood Watch They have decided to resurrect the popular Village Challenge after a gap of around ten HDC Press Releases years. It is to be held on Saturday September Millennium Green Trust 19th and is open to family based teams. Similar Flower rota-St Andrew’s to the main challenge format there will be 12 Say Hello to-----teams with up to 8 participants consisting of at Reading group least 2 supervisory adults plus children aged New Year’s Eve Party from 5-15 years of age. Entrance fee is £ 20 per Netball team, and there will be a barbecue on the Save money on Energy Millennium Green at the conclusion of the Notes from the Parish Council event. If you are interested in entering a team Meeting then contact Paul Whitehead on 01858 880632 • Affordable housing or e-mail thekilworthchallenge@hotmail.co.uk. • Exercise in the village Another village event will take place on • A riddle; Can you solve it? Saturday September 12th in the form of the Al • Recipe Fresco Lunch which raises money for the village • Photovoltaic Project hall. It’s run on the same lines as the Safari • A letter from the Assistant Supper, only it’s in daylight. That way you can Chief Constable see what you’re eating! Hopefully the weather will be kind but if you possess a pair of waterproofs, you could be the envy of everyone North Kilworth News in attendance. Then again you could just move Sponsored by North Kilworth inside, though it rather defeats the object. September, it seems, was named Gerst monath Parish Council or barley month by the Anglo Saxons. This was Phone: 01858 880432 when the crop was harvested and made into their favourite drink, barley brew. Much judith.hardwick@btinternet.com merriment apparently ensued. or September’s birthstone is the Sapphire which nickhardwick@btinternet.com represents clear thinking. There probably wasn’t much of that in evidence within Saxon communities during harvest time!
Many moons ago, Carole King scaled the pop charts with “It might as well rain until September.” Whilst the lyrics reflected on unhappy relationships rather than a meteorological statement it did seem that the past two summers saw more than our fair share of the wet stuff. To the current end, I guess this one has been pretty good. Not wall to wall sunshine, I know, but it’s been warm and reasonably dry. We’re told that geographically, as an island, we should expect much variation in our climate. The sea affects the wind in the atmosphere and therefore our weather can be changeable in summer months. Fair enough. But Antigua, Barbados and Malta are islands to mention just some and they seem to do ok in the sun stakes! Oh well. By the way, we’re celebrating a golden anniversary this month. It was on September 19th 1960 that the first parking ticket was issued in the UK. A poor unsuspecting doctor parked his car outside a hotel in London to attend a heart attack victim and fell foul of the new meters. He escaped his £2 fine after a public outcry. I should think so too! Anyway, if you’ve been issued with a parking ticket recently and feel irritated by the whole process, just think that September’s a very special anniversary and it might make you feel a lot better. But I doubt it!
VILLAGE CHALLENGE: Saturday 19th September Email:thekilworthchallenge@hotmail.co.uk for information. THE OLD RECTORY FLOWER STUDIO BESPOKE DESIGNS for ALL OCCASIONS ANNIVERSARIES
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QUARRY FARM STABLES 09/00083/FUL; Application to remove condition 3 and change condition 7 to read 10 pitches instead of 10 caravans. (A pitch could be 1.9 caravans) • Evergreen Fields Farm 09/00754/AGR; Egg packing store • New plans for Marina at N.Kilworth Wharf • Barn conversions:Ivy House. If you are concerned about any of the planning applications please come along to the next Parish Council Meeting on Tues. 21st Sept. If you would like to be included on the village e-mail contact list please get in touch with Peter Jones at peter.jones74@btinternet.com Or speak to one of your parish councilors. Fuller details can be found on the village web-site: wwwnorthkilworth.com
Page 2 YOUR LETTER!
“Moan for the month”
My second moan of the month is: I reported 6 motor bikers yesterday to the police who I heard at least 2 miles away who must have gone through the village in excess of 60-80 mph when they went past here . were overtaking each other and it sounded they and looked like Donnington on race day. Please encourage residents to report any incidents to the police on 0116 2222222 as they will log any calls which should help in our quest to make North Kilworth a safer place to live
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NORTH KILWORTH WI
North Kilworth WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of each 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 Jude Hardwick: judith.hardwick@btinternet.com/ 880432
The WI Barbecue which was held at Bushloe Barn th on Saturday 7 August was a resounding success. Nearly £1000 was raised; a fantastic effort. Thanks to carol Potter for allowing the use of her lovely garden, to Lyn & Andy Wall for their hard work and for the WI committee for their help and wonderful salads, and also to the weather which was very kind after threatening to rain earlier in the day. The weather wasn’t so kind at the last meeting. Members were soaked in a deluge as they decamped from the Village hall to the Bowls Club. No-one had realised that there was no electricity in the village Hall because of the restoration work! Andrej Debronski carried on the watery theme with his fascinating images of life under the waters of the Red Sea and the Carribean. th
The next meeting will be on Thursday 16 September at Tina Morley’s home on the South Kilworth Road where she will give a “Cook in Kilworth” demonstration. Anyone who requires a lift should meet at 7.20 outside the Village Hall. NORTH KILWORTH MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST 100 Club Latest Winners: In May, Neil and Elenor Logue (£50) and John and Sue Dunford (£25); in June, Graham and Julie Fish(£50) and David and Sarah Holmes (£25); in July, Andy Evans (£50) and Jack Duncan (£25). If you would like to join the 100 Club please contact Francis Mordaunt (880624) or Sue Dunford (881371) or any of the Trustees.
Due to the increased popularity of our Friday Fish & Chip Night We are now extending to Thursday’s along with our New Steak & Ale Night 10oz Ribeye Steak Cooked on the open Char grill to your liking Served with Thick Cut Fries, Whole Flat Cap Mushroom, Grilled Beef Tomato & Peppery Watercress Extras Homemade Onion Rings Crisp English Salad Selection of Flavoured Butters & Sauces A selection of Real Ales will be available from the Bar
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NORTH KILWORTH READING GROUP After the summer break the N.K.R.G. starts a new reading year with the challenging first volume of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials Trilogy”. “Northern Lights” by Philip Pullman was first published in 1995 and was later made into a film. It is described as a “young adult” novel – children’s fantasy combined with an exploration of politics, culture and ideology, something of a change from our usual choice. Read and hopefully enjoy. Our next meeting is on Thursday, 23rd September, 8.00pm, at Timhelou. New members always welcome.
Page 3 From The Assistant Chief Constable. I am sure many of you will have heard announcements from the coalition Government, that the Policing Pledge, introduced in December 2008, has been abolished. My colleagues and I have given careful consideration to what this announcement means for us and the future of the Policing Pledge within Leics Constabulary. The performance framework formerly laid down within the Pledge promises has been removed however, it is our view that the principles and values within the Pledge are about 'doing the right thing' and about ensuring we provide a professional and positive service to you - the public of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Over the past 18 months we have seen a significant rise in public satisfaction around crime and anti-social behaviour. We believe that our Policing Pledge has significantly contributed to that increase. Consequently, our Pledge remains valid and Leicestershire Constabulary will continue to strive to achieve a high quality service and to keep the promises we make to our communities. Steph Morgan Assistant Chief Constable
Saving Money on Energy Next week sees the visit by shortlisted companies which have been vetted for their credibility and track record with regard to the installation of solar panels and hot water systems. North Kilworth is in the national lead in creating a Community Interest Company to use this as an opportunity to deliver these systems at lower cost whilst at the same time creating a community fund to act as a future "bank" to support future village projects. One other town prominent in this process is Marlow in Bucks where the community based project is well advanced. Go to: www.transitiontownmarlow.org or to our own northkilworth.com to see what is happening there and what they are trying to achieve for their children and grandchildren. Do take a look! Regards Peter Jones
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111 -Simple precautions deter burglars: -make sure doors & windows are secure when going out or going to bed. -check the identity of any unsuspected callers. If you are in any doubt about who they are, don't let them in." -contact the police if you see anyone acting suspiciously. -Often burglaries are committed by car thieves looking for vehicle keys. It is very difficult to steal a modern car without its key. So keep car keys with you or hidden. -Harborough Police ask everyone to keep an eye on any elderly or vulnerable residents living in your local area as there have been three incidents of distraction burglaries involving elderly people in the Hinckley area. By working together to spread the word and to encourage early reporting of all suspicious persons, vehicles and activity - we can help ensure that none of our own relatives and neighbours fall victim to these. Please pass this message onto as many people as you can. -In recent weeks Police have received reports of young males going door to door, claiming to be ex-offenders and trying to sell dusters and other items. They will often say or give the impression that this work is part of a rehabilitation scheme for young offenders to help them "go straight" or to "make an honest living". In the 8 years or so that I have done this job I have liaised with Police Forces from around the country, probation services from all over the UK and I have personally spoken to prison Governors on the subject and I am yet to discover any evidence of a genuine rehab scheme for ex-offenders of this kind. HW. Harborough Police would remind all our residents to be suspicious of anyone arriving unexpectedly at their doors. Always remember that no matter how urgent they make it seem - you do not have to let anyone into your home. We would also remind all householders that if anyone says they are from the "Waterboard", they are lying (as the Water Board no longer exists). -'LCC Trading Standards Service has received a complaint regarding a scam. Leics residents should be vigilant when receiving telephone calls asking for personal information. The complaint involved a vulnerable adult receiving a telephone call claiming that the resident's welfare benefits were going to stop and that they actually owed money. The caller wanted the resident's bank details. This telephone call was traced and found to be made from aboard. Trading Standards would like to remind residents that bank details, passwords, pin number etc are personal information and that no reputable company or organisation would cold call and ask for these details'.
-Police acting against drug have dealt with 34 individuals for drug offences in Market Harborough and surrounding villages over the past three months. Officers carried out nine drug warrants on properties in the beat area that covers Market Harborough and the Bowdens between the beginning of May and the end of July. Charges range from possessing, supplying and producing cannabis, possessing a class A drugs (crack, heroin ecstasy and cocaine), for possession of mephedrone (M-CAT), and for possessing other people's prescription drugs. Police will continue to act on information from the community to get warrants and target these people. They are going to areas where drugs are used. Many users who feel it is safe to drive out of town to a farm gateway of their choosing have been picked up by officers and have been surprised to see them!" 555 111.Email:- henry.whatley@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
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Page 4 Harborough District Council: Press Releases ACTIVELY THE BEST People in the district are the most active in the county.Sport England ’s Active People Survey has revealed the Harborough district is the most active area in Leics, in terms of people taking part in sport & recreation, the fourth most active district in th the East Midlands and the 25 best in the whole of England , out of 350 districts. HDC’s Active Together team aims to develop initiatives in physical activity – from dodgeball and dancing, to walking and jogging. The team encourages people to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise, three times a week, to boost health and help prevent such illnesses as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Page 4 Tone up, get fit & bring along baby! Toning up exercises, with a difference, are being offered to mums looking to return to a healthy weight after pregnancy. The Active Together team is launching a 'buggy tone', outdoor exercise class, on Wed, Sept 1, from 11-12 at Frolesworth Rd Recreation Ground, Broughton Astley. Sessions, run by a qualified ante & postnatal exercise specialist, have been created for mums wanting to tone up & improve their CV fitness. They combine outdoor walking, with aerobic, strengthening and toning exercises. Mums can bring babies in buggies, & take in the attractive rural surroundings The sessions also provide opportunities to meet parents in the area, and share ideas on caring for newborns or tips on breastfeeding or weaning. Active Together team is inviting people of all ages and abilities to join its weekly guided walks, which last up to an hour. All walks are free. There are guided walks in Lutterworth, Mkt Harborough, Fleckney, Kibworth, Broughton Astley, and other places. The walks are followed by light refreshments. There is no need to book, just come along. Call 01858 828282 or email activetogether@harborough.gov.uk for details.
Helping people get ‘back to work’ A special event to help people find a job or seek training is planned for the autumn. The event will offer free information, advice and support on training and job opportunities. There will be information and workshops on CV writing, interview skills, online job search, vacancies, local employers, business start up and volunteering opportunities. The event will put people in touch with training providers, support agencies and potential employers and takes place on Wednesday, September 22, from 1pm - 4pm, at the Methodist Page 4Rd, Mkt Centre, Northampton Harborough, LE16 9HE. There is no entry charge. For details contact Bridget Cattell on 01858 828282, or email b.cattell@harborough.gov,uk The Chill Out Bus has been revamped based on designs by young people – and now it’s looking for a driver. The Chill Out Bus is a mobile community space for young people, run by local charity Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL), with support from the district council. It offers activities for young people in rural communities where there are generally few, if any, facilities for them. The bus is hired out, mainly by the Youth Service, to support its development work in the area, but also supports activities and events organised by the Community Safety Partnership, Parish Councils and others. The driver is needed 10 hours a week, and would need to drive the bus to a rural location where youth workers will meet them to provide an activity session for young people. This would be about two or three evenings a week and would be a paid role.Anyone interested should call Sandy Handley at VASL on 01858 439260 or email shandley@vasl.org.uk
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Smokers are being warned they will face on-the-spot fines if they are caught dropping cigarette ends in the street. Inconsiderate smokers can be fined £75 for dropping ends in the street, which, if unpaid, can lead to a court prosecution. The district council has joined forces with magistrates to fight the proposed closure of Market Harborough’s court, and protect local justice. Councillors, met the local chair of the bench, and the area director of the court service, as part of a vigorous campaign to block Ministry of Justice plans to shut the Doddridge Road court. The cost-cutting proposals set out plans for an amalgamation of Mkt Harborough, Lutterworth and Leicester creating a single county court. Those behind the campaign to save the court claim the economic argument for closing the Magistrates’ Court “does not make sense”, maintaining that the court is the most efficient in the county. Welland Park has once again been recognised as one of the best green spaces in the country. having retained the prestigious Green Flag Award, for the third year running. Green Flag Awards recognise and reward the best parks in the country and Welland Park stood out after impressing the judges with its excellent use of green space, wellmaintained facilities and high standard of safety and security.The Green Flag will be proudly displayed in the park. Self Unlimited, the charity for people with learning difficulties which voluntarily runs the park café has decided to close the café slightly earlier due to time and staff constraints. The café will be open from 10am to 4pm. The park toilets will be open longer in the summer, until 5.50pm.
Page 5 NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 19th APRIL 2010 Full minutes can be found on the village web-site: www.northkilworth.com Matters arising from minutes 14th June: Ll
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Barn conversions: Ivy House- use of tarmac on former drove road behind the houses was considered inappropriate. Other materials would be considered. Clerk to write to HDC to clarify. Clerk to write to HDC re use of PVC windows in the development adjacent to the village hall.
Planning matters:
1. 09/00754/AGR: Egg packing store: Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane. HDC had served an enforcement notice re unauthaurised use of land. Next step would be a retrospective planning application and then comments could be made to HDC. It was suggested that Vehicle Operator Services Agency might assist with the problem. 2. Members of the public present indicated that they had received letters from HDC re proposal to vary planning conditions imposed at Quarry Hill Farm (Travellers Transit Site). The clerk indicated that the parish council had not yet received a copy of the application and had therefore not been able to comment as yet.
Local issues;
1. Sports Equipment for the over 50s. Cost would be in region of £11,000 so Cllr Jones suggested that village should be consulted. The clerk added that there was £4,000 still outstanding from S106 monies which would meet the criteria - for use towards recreational purposes. 2. Clerk was asked to inform HDC of following problems: uncompleted ditch works opposite Millennium Close; kerb failure & broken gulley-Sth Kilworth Rd; overgrown vegetation Sth Kilworth Rd adjacent to golf course; to obtain confirmation re repair workds on A4304 to ensure that flooding would be minimized, overgrowing vegetation on A4304 opposite junction with High Street. 3. Need to re-fix street name-plate adjacent to new house next to Shoulder of Mutton 4. War Graves Commission would be contacted to ascertain if there were grants to refurbish the War Memorial. 5. Concern was raised re overgrown nature of Millennium Green. Cllr Dainton commented (as Chair of the Millennium Green Trust) that the area is a designated nature reserve and as such it is balanced against being an overly managed space. The land is expected to be grazed shortly. 6. The question of flow to the little Washpit was discussed and the use of water-divining suggested. 7. A member of the public reported that a new access had been created at 1 Dag Lane. The clerk agreed to contact HDC to establish if planning is required.
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It was suggested that North Kilworth could lease a mobile vehicle actuated speed indicator from Husbands Bosworth for limited periods. After discussion it was agreed that North Kilworth should look at costs and specifications for alternative devices to help check speeds in the village. Cllr Jones had been approached by Richard Windley, the Rural Housing Advisor, regarding provision of affordable housing in the village. A meeting would be arranged with him for September.
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Cllr Jones reported that there was the likelihood that the County Council would be switching certain street lights off after midnight until 5.00am to save on energy costs and LCCs carbon footprint. Severn Locks had written to inform the PC that a vacant site on Elmcroft Rd was not available for allotment use.
Dates of next meetings are: Sept 21st, November 16th and December 14th 2010.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORTH KILWORTH At the next Parish Council meeting in September on Tuesday 21st there will be a presentation on the development of affordable housing in North Kilworth. Substantial grants are available to develop such Community owned houses which are reserved for low cost rental to long extant village families who would otherwise be forced out by high housing costs. A presentation will be given on the issues and the consultation involved and you are invited to join in the debate and appreciate the ramifications.
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Sustaining Thoughts!! Pooh sat down on a large stone, and tried to think this out. It sounded to him like a riddle, and he was never much good at riddles, being a Bear of very Little Brain. Winnie-the-Pooh Pooh knew what he meant, but, being a Bear of Very Little Brain couldn’t think of the words. The House at Pooh Corner (I know how he feels!! Jude)
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Services for September 2010
Sunday 5th September 14th Sunday after Trinity(Green) Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-33 8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Ken Baker 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Alan Stevens 9.30 am Stanford on Avon with Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker South Kilworth 10.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Alan Stevens 11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 6.00 pm Shawell Harvest Thanksgiving Revd Ken Baker Sunday 12th Sept 15thSunday after Trinity (Green) 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service – Harvest Beth Rogers 9.45 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 10.30 am Gilmorton Family Service TBA 10.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd John Randall 11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 6.00 pm North Kilworth Evensong TBA Tuesday 14th September 9.30 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Ken Baker th th Sunday 19 Sept 16 Sunday after Trinity (Green) 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 9.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 10.30 am Kimcote with Chapel Harvest Thanksgiving Revd Jane Kennedy 11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) Revd Ken Baker 11.15 am Catthorpe Family Service Judith Smith 3.00 pm Stanford on Avon Harvest Thanksgiving Revd Alison Thorp Revd Ken Baker 6.00 pm North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong (Sung) Revd Ken Baker 6.00 pm Peatling Parva Evensong Revd John Randall Sunday 26th September 17th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 10.30 am Ashby Magna Avon Swift Group ServiceHoly Revd Ken Baker/Revd J Communion (CW) Harvest Thanksgiving Kennedy. Revd Emma Davies to Preach All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:- Revd Kenneth Baker, Homestead, The Green, Lilbourne, Nr Rugby, Tel: 01788 860409, 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
Flower Rota 05.09.10 Mrs B. Poole 19.09.10 Mrs R. Morley Any problems please phone G. Price (880042) or J. Guilfoyle (880574). Reminder – Harvest Festival 10th October, volunteers to help decorate the church or donate garden produce heartily welcome. Many thanks.
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Message from the Rev’d Ken Baker
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The months of September and October see us again in the midst of our Harvest Thanksgiving Services, eleven services in all, providing the different dimensions of Harvest. A time to express our thanksgiving for God’s creation. Thanksgiving is a motif that threads its way through the Bible and is a dominant theme in Psalm 100 and many other psalms. The ground of the people of Israel’s thanksgiving was God’s calling of them to be dedicated to God: We are his people was their grateful cry and as they looked back over their history they celebrated the goodness of God who had remained constant and faithful through all the generations and would do so for all the generations to come. Week by week and month by month the central act of Christian worship, Holy Communion, is often called the Eucharist, another word for thanksgiving. At the heart of the service is the great prayer of thanksgiving in which the love and faithfulness of God are remembered, before the bread and wine, symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humankind, are shared. There is so much to give thanks for and in the Eucharist, as the Christian Year unfolds, different aspects of our faith are highlighted. We give thanks at Christmas for the coming of Jesus, at Easter for the resurrection and at Pentecost for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Each festival has its focus within the sweep of God’s allembracing love. Once it was common for thanks to be offered at meal times for our daily food but in most families the custom of saying grave before meals has largely died out. It is then good to devote one particular Sunday in the year to a major focus for thanksgiving for the harvest of the land. It’s a custom that owes its origin in its modern form to an Anglican priest in the 19th Century in Cornwall, the Revd Robert Hawker, who, in 1843 arranged a thanksgiving service for the harvest and very quickly it was copied throughout the country. It was made popular by the singing of specially written hymns, like We plough the fields and scatter, that are still associated with this festival. Of course, the tradition of marking the harvest period with religious services goes back much further than the 19th Century. Thanksgiving Day in America, for example, derives from the Pilgrim Fathers and their gratitude for their first harvest of grain on American soil. The Bible, in Deuteronomy chapter 26 verses 1 – 11, gives us an example of how harvest thanksgiving was to be celebrated in ancient Israel. Some of the produce of the land was to be taken to the priest as a sign of gratitude to God for the long history of God’s providence. The Israelite people regarded the land and its produce as a gift from God, a sign of God’s continuing care for his people. They recalled the story of Jacob, the wandering Aramean, the slavery in Egypt and their deliverance by God who, they believed, had brought them into the fertile land they now lived in. For all that the appropriate response was a harvest celebration of thanksgiving for the whole community. To focus thanksgiving is so important for we can so easily take for granted the good things that happen to us. Luke’s story in chapter 17 verses 11 – 19 is a salutary reminder of how often people forget to express their gratitude. Of the ten healed of their leprosy only one of them, a Samaritan at that, thought to return to Jesus to thank him. We live in a society in which most of us are now increasingly divorced from the land and from the cycle of growing and harvesting. Children in towns and cities may never see the crops being harvested or the animals on the farms which supply our meat, our dairy products and our eggs. It is easy to forget those who have worked hard to provide the food in the supermarkets both in this country and world-wide. How much more easy then to forget to thank God for the fruit of the earth! That’s why harvest festivals remain an important focus for our thanksgiving. Gratitude to God is an expression of faith in the one who is the creator, to whom all life owes its origin. The story of the one with leprosy who returned to thank Jesus is a prompt to us to see every day as an opportunity to respond to the goodness of God in a spirit of gratefulness. Your friend in Christ. Rev Canon Kenneth W Baker
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From the Parish Registers BAPTISMS:
We welcome new members into our Church Family:
Alice Rose Ellen BERKELEY1st August Jenson David BROWN 1st August Cameron James EVANS 1st August Kieran Andrew EVANS 1st August Fraser Alexander MILNE 1st August
Shawell Misterton Misterton Misterton Misterton
MARRIAGES
We wish every blessing on their marriage to: Edward Charles POOLEY & Claire Alexia Jane BLOXSOM Gilmorton 8th August
FUNERALS:
We say farewell and commit to Almighty God:Phyllis Irene COWLEY 88 years 16th August Swinford
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"Exercise yourself as well as the Dog? We have a confirmed grant of around ÂŁ4000 for Community use and one proposal is to purchase 2 items of robust exercise equipment for general use .Do you agree that this is a good idea? The suggested items can be viewed at www.smp.co.uk or www.wicksteed.co.uk .Proposed items are the Pull Down Exerciser and the Skier .The Playing field area by the school is full so we also need ideas on possible sites . Do you think this is a good idea? If so where do you think they should be sited? Ideas and responses to your Parish Councillor or peter.jones74@btinternet.com
PER-BIOTIC or PRO-BIOTIC? Prebiotic bacteria are what diet and nutrition experts are predicting will be the next weightloss weapon for those wanting to lose pounds. The benefits of pre-biotic foods are that they help you feel fuller for longer and keep your tummy healthier. So what are they and how do they work? Probiotic bacteria are the good bugs that live in your digestive system, helping to keep it healthy. Pre-biotics are the things that these good bugs like to eat, boosting their numbers and power.The top six pre-biotic foods are: bananas, chicory, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks and onions. Try the recipe opposite which is high in prebiotics. (from; Sainsbury’s magazine) I have had great difficulty obtaining Jerusalem artichokes. Can anyone tell me where I could get them? Jude
There have been articles and information posted across the Village concerning the forming of a not for profit Entity for the village in the form of a Community Interest Company or CIC. For some months now work has proceeded and we now have a formal Memorandum and Articles of Association and Business Plan in place aimed at creating a "pool" of funds from which village organisations can look to for future support and development. To create those funds the Board have identified opportunities from the "low carbon agenda" to make the village more sustainable. The first major initiative identified to create commission funds is a block buying agreement for photo voltaic energy cells mounted on roofs. We are now at an advanced stage of pricing up bids with up to 5 shortlisted suppliers who responded to a comprehensive Invitation to tender and it is likely that visits to the 20 or so households which attended a meeting at the village Hall and expressed an interest will be organised for the 27th and 31st of August. IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THIS AND WISH TO BE SURVEYED PLEASE E MAIL ME AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE PLEASE. There is absolutely no commitment, but buying in bulk improves individual security in terms of reputation of suppliers, guarantees and warranty support, planning consent bureaucracy and a range of other benefits. Although the CIC secures a Commission to the benefit of the Village, prices are still expected to be far more competitive than going it alone. There are also likely to be benefits in terms of a far more simplified approach to planning, warranties, product quality, service backup and the like. The economics of these cells has dramatically improved as a result of guarantees on the price of the electricity exported to the grid which has been underwritten for 25 years and the bigger your roof (preferably south facing) and the lower your own consumption the faster the payback. We also recognise that there are those unable or unwilling to contemplate outright purchase there is also a "lease" option but this can be fraught if you go it alone but if you are interested in that option as well do get in touch and confirm your interest. Not all the Expressions of Interest cover that option but we are keen to include everyone interested. The more subscribers we get the better the discount and the greater the contribution of the resultant commission to village funding objectives and organisations. PJ on behalf of Village Power CIC
Paprika Chicken with Crushed Jerusalem artichokes and potatoes. Serves 2 397 calories per serving 2 chicken breasts (no skin or bone) juice & zest of 2 limes 200g Jerusalem artichokes 2 cloves garlic cloves 200g new potatoes (halved) Half tsp paprika 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tomatoes diced 4 spring onions finely sliced 100g cucumber diced tsp pomegranate molasses 50g peppadew peppers 2 tblsps finely chopped coriander sliced 1. Cut chicken horizontally through middle keeping attached at one side. Open like a book. Transfer to a dish along with lime zest & juice, garlic & paprika. Toss to coat. 2. Cut artichokes & potatoes into same-sized chunks. Transfer to a pan & cover with cold water. Simmer until tender. Meanwhile heat a griddle pan & cook chicken for 10 minutes, turning once, until juices run clear. Set aside & cover with kitchen foil. 3. Drain potatoes & artichokes in a colinder. Return to pan. Lightly crush with a fork & stir in 2 tsps oil. Season. Mix together remaining oil, tomato, spring onions, molasses, pepers, cucumber, & coriander. Season. Slice chicken and serve with crushed potatoes & the tomato salad.
Page 9 Saying ‘Hello’ to Ben Chandler, Belinda and Ken is easy because they are all sociable, share a love of good food, and are inclined to party, They live in The Shoulder of Mutton in Wash Pit Lane, the ex pub built in the 18th century and converted into a dwelling about 50 years ago. (The late Douglas Gandy recalled drinking there 50 years ago.) Belinda and Ken have a 25 year old daughter called Alice, who lives in London and who has inherited the family interest in food and parties to such an extent that she works in marketing within the food industry.
Ben is 26 and well known to those of you who either had your car serviced at Howkins or drink in the White Lion. (Honestly, Gill and Mike – Ben never said that the one led to the other!) He did a five year day release apprenticeship in Advanced Automotive Engineering, and he’s been with Howkins for 8 years. He takes great pleasure when appreciative customers give him positive feedback. Ben regularly walks Tara the golden retriever, and one of his lower profile jobs involves mucking out Belinda’s horse
SaySay Hello Hello To.....Ken, to Ben, Belinda Belindaand andKen BenChandler Chandler Page 9 when the folks are visiting their home in Spain. When master of the house his socialising blossoms and all his mates are invited to party. Guests of honour will include his girl friend and team mates in the Kilworth Challenge – Ed Ward, the Hurst brothers, and Callum Sandercock. Ben has raised money with a team in the Challenge for 6 of the last 7 years – a fabulous contribution. During that time, to earn his T-shirt, he has felt obliged to do some serious training in the White Lion. There is another side to him, and he wants to broaden his horizons, and get a foot on the property ladder. Belinda and Ken met at Northampton College, and both have spent most of their working life in the education sector. Belinda taught communication, photography, and media, finishing up as a director at Leicester College. That was a demanding position in a big College, so when she was diagnosed with MS she decided to give up that job in favour of part time work as a research consultant with several universities. Belinda manages her condition with regular exercise, including riding her much loved horse, Barney. She is a serious grower of vegetables, including chillies and courgettes as well as the more conventional peas and beans. What’s not consumed by their large family (including six
grandchildren), or visitors, is turned into jams, chutney and wine. Belinda is a member of NK reading group, speaks French, and wants to improve her Spanish and her riding. Ken is a Yorkshire exile who did an engineering apprenticeship. In 1971 he was one of the first to take a part time degree at the Open University. He studied social science and psychology as an antidote to metal, taught psychology at Northampton College, and helped students with special needs get into work. Now retired, Ken spent 26 years in FE, the last 6 as Head of Engineering with a brief to modernise teaching in the department, particularly through the use of computers and IT. His interests are many – making things from wood (the church pew); landscaping the garden (making mud says Belinda); designing the house under construction in their garden, as well as their house in Spain; sketching and swimming. He is an accomplished spoons player, dislikes looking back, and looks forward to getting beyond 80. He’s got 10 years to go, so help him along by saying ‘Hello.’ But don’t forget Belinda and Ben. David Brown
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Be part of the World’s BIGGEST Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. FRIDAY 1st OCTOBER- 10am til 12 noon At FAR HEMPLOE, THE BELT, SOUTH KILWORTH Lots of stalls, Tombola, Raffle etc….. ALL WELCOME
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LADIES NETBALL Ladies netball starts again on Thursday 9th September at the All Weather Area, North Kilworth. 7.00pm- 8.00pm. This is a fun session for all ages and abilities. If you haven’t played netball since you were at school this is an ideal opportunity to start again. £1 for non- members, free for members. All welcome.Contact; Julie Fish 01858 880304, or juliefish56@aol.com
HUSBANDS BOSWORTH WEA: AUTUMN TERM 2010 MUSIC and the THEATRE Tutor Andrew Mikolajski The course looks at how music is used in a dramatic context to create mood, generate tension and enhance dramatic irony. We trace the history of music & drama from Greek & Renaissance theatre through the birth and development of opera through to operetta, musical theatre and film music. The term starts at 10.15am (10am for coffee) on Wednesday September 22nd. 10 meetings of one and a half hours, at our usual venue at North Kilworth Village Hall. Fee £48.75 (discounted 43.90). Please let me know if you are likely to come as I need to have a rough idea of numbers or if you need further information comtact me on 01858 571064 or e.mail me at sally.sherratt@tiscali.co.uk
What’s on in North Kilworth September 2010
Mondays: Yoga in the Sports Club- 5.30 & 7.15pm and Wednesdays: Stretch & Flex-2pm, Yoga 7pm in the village hall Thurs.2nd Mobile Library; Dag Lane-1.30 Thurs.2nd Quiz Night- White Lion Fri.3rd: Cheese & Wine evening- Bushloe Barn Wed.8th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 9th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Sunday 12th. Lunch Alfresco in aid of Village Hall Thurs.16th: WI- Cook in Kilworth Thurs.16th Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30 Sunday 19th. Village Challenge Wed.22nd: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Wed.22nd: WEA Course; Music & the TheatreVillage hall at 10am Thurs.30th Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30
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FUTURE EVENTS.
10 Oct: Harvest Festival- St Andrew’s Church 14thOct: WI-History of Kilworth House Theatre 13th Nov: Millionaire’s Night-NKFSA 18th Nov; WI Annual Meeting/ Faith Supper 3rd December: St Andrew’s Church- Harmony Group ‘Style’. Xmas Music & mince pies 9th Dec: WI X-mas Party 31st Dec: New Years Eve party in the village
NEW YEARS EVE in the VILLAGE HALL If anyone is interested in seeing the New Year in with their friends in the village hall, please contact either Lyn Wall or Jude. It is proposed that this should be an informal party with everyone bringing a dish to share. More details later.