North Kilworth News
March 2011
What Localism? 240-Berth Marina in N. Kilworth approved although 92% of Residents Object! IN THIS ISSUE
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On Tuesday 15th Feb. several people from N.Kilworth attended the Planning Committee (PC) Meeting to present our case against the 240-berth Marina proposed for North Kilworth Wharf. The nominated speakers did a great job. However, despite 92% of canvassed “residents” being opposed to the development, the PC approved the proposal. It was a very close call with 6 votes for, and 5 against. Interestingly, 3 District Councilors, Rook (who is also Leader of the Council), Everett and Hart actually addressed the PC after the other speakers, in favour of the proposal. Their motives and connections were unclear A seemingly bizarre situation but as mere onlookers their influence was clear on the PC. It was almost a surreal decision, as the PC have approved a scheme against Highways advice. One of the Councilors from the Planning Committee stated that HDC had difficulty policing and enforcing planning, so not quite sure how they intend to take care of amendments and compliance! Objections in light of the Parish Plan -The Parish Plan (PP) prepared by inhabitants of N. Kilworth to ensure that they had a significant say in how the community develops. 92% of villagers consulted about the proposed Marina objected to the application. -From consultations held when the Plan was written, the general view was that the village should have limited areas of development, which retained the character & conservation nature of the village. It states that it is essential that further extension of the village beyond its defined boundaries be consistent with a consensus view of the Parish. The proposed Marina does not fulfil these recommendations in scale or character. The PP survey identified villagers concerns that N. Kilworth and neighbouring villages should retain their own character and identity. Green areas between the villages should be
NORTH KILWORTH MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST 100 Club Latest Winners: Congratulations to Manfred and Chris Morris who won the £500 December 2010 draw. Also in January to Anne Hampson (£50), and Jill Mordaunt (£25), and in February Carol Potter (£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.
retained with special attention being given to village entrances. A 250- berth Marina would be in essence a new village mid-way between North Kilworth and Husbands Bosworth, almost at a village gateway. -The PP recommended restricted development for small and light industry to an area around the railway-line and dairy. The proposed site for development is on the opposite side of the road. -High speeds have been recorded along the A4304 from dairy Cottages to H.Bosworth, (as high as 100mph from a speed survey performed last year). Turning on and off the A4304 was identified as a major problem. Access to the proposed Marina would be along the section of road. Increased traffic turning into or exiting the marina would exacerbate traffic problems in an area that has recently seen fatalities. -There are no perceived benefits to the village: No public access apart from a bridge which allows the canal tow-path to be reached: No retail outlets: shop, pub etc: Employment opportunities mostly highly-skilled, specialist jobs probably sourced from outside the area: The PP seeks to attract employment for village people, encourages a village shop and post-office, and free access to walks. -The Parish was motivated to produce a Parish plan by strongly held wishes to have a significant influence on the future of their village rather than being controlled by outsiders who did not have to live with the consequences of their decisions. The Parish Plan and views of the village were definitely not been taken into consideration whilst preparing this application!
STOP PRESS
The Marina Application is to be heard by the full HDC Council on Thurs. 24th Feb. We hope to get lots of people to the meeting and many speakers. Watch this space for the outcome!!
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. downspout integral to the front appearance of my Grade II listed associated house was stolen. Worth over £500 it probably benefited the low life which removed it to the tune of £50. I have now supplied Her Majesties Finest with information on the description of the individuals concerned, the fact that they were involved in an incident at a Fish and Chip shop in Desborough earlier in the week( despite claiming to a witness that they were from Birmingham) , a description of the van , a registration number and confirmation that they were in the district soliciting scrap.Problematically this involves 2 distinct Police forces so who is incentivised to both solve the crime and tick boxes for their KPIs to bring the low life in to have their wrists slapped please? -------------------------------------------------------------Leicestershire Constabulary has joined all other Forces across England and Wales by publishing new street-level crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and local policing information via a new website - www.police.uk The new site allows the public of Leicester, Leics and Rutland to check on the crime and anti-social behaviour that has happened in their area in recent weeks by simply entering their postcode. Members who do not have access to the internet can contact their local beat teams, who should be able to provide you with the information you require. If you do not know who your local beat team are, you can ring 0116 222 2222 to find out. This website provides you with helpful information about crime and policing in your area. Enter your postcode, town, village or street into the search box below, and get instant access to street-level crime maps and data, as well as details of your local policing team and beat meetings. This transparent new level of crime and local policing information will help people to find out what's happening and will enable them to hold their local police and partners to account for the action being taken and how issues are being tackled. Marion Lewis OBE, LNWA 0116 222 2222 ext 3871 Crime prevention advice is available free of charge from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. You can contact them by phoning 0116 222 2222 or visit the Force website www.leics.police.uk
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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 and guests are always very welcome. For more information contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe@gmail.com/ 880650 17th February Meeting. The speaker was Belinda McKee who spoke on her Father’s life as a surgeon and his development of the artificial hip joint in the 1950-1960s, and the early trials and tribulations. He was forced to retire from the NHS at 65 –years-of-age. He was awarded a CBE and enjoyed an active life with a ‘hole-in-one’ at golf at the age of 80. His ambition as a child was to become an engineer so he knew that spare joints could be developed to help patients. We take new joints for granted today but without doctors like Belindas’s Dad things would be very different. The next meeting will be on Thursday 17th March 7.30pm in the Village Hall with glass bead-making. Flowers- B Poole Raffle- Fran Ritson and cateringB Poole and Fran Ritson. All are welcome.
SUNDAY LUNCH MENU STARTERS Chef’s Freshly Prepared Home-made Soup of the Day – Served with a warm Petit PainSmoked Fish Roulade – Garnished with Peppery Watercress Salad
Deep Fried Prawns –Coated with Japanese Spices served with a Sweet Chilli Sauce Pate Maison Our Own Recipe Of - Chicken Livers with Port & Oranges with a Toasted Petit Pain Button Mushrooms – Coated in our Beer Batter Topped with Garlic Butter Sweet Seasonal Melon - Garnished with raspberries Skewered Prawns – Served with a Chilli Dipping Sauce Selection of Chilled Fruit Juices MAIN COURSES
Fillets of Sea Bass - Steamed with Lemongrass Knapped with a lite Vermouth SauceButter Basted Turkey
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– Flavoured with lemon and Thyme Seasoning and Cranberry Relish Leg of New Season Lamb – Studded with Rosemary & Garlic Roasted pink -- served with a Redcurrant Jus British Sirloin of Beef – Roasted and served with own Pan Gravy and Yorkshire pudding Vegetarian Option – Roasted Bell Pepper filled with Cuscus, Apricot & Pine Nuts
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PRESS RELEASES Mobile Information Unit for the Blind The Northamptonshire Organisation for the Blind have a Mobile Information Unit that travels around Northamptonshire and visits sites that are convenient for villages in all parts of the county. We have contacted Vista which is a charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and agreed to send the MIU to Market Harborough where it will benefit local parishes in Leicestershire and areas in Northants that are currently some distance from the scheduled locations. The initial visit will be on Friday February 25th and then on Wednesday March 27th. The Mobile Unit will be located in The Square, Market Harborough between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Council works to preserve services A number of key services will be protected as the district council reallocates funding in its budget proposalsl. Services that will be protected include: -Citizens’ Advice Bureau – this will gets its full grant of £71,000 -Museum – this will receive £48,000. -Voluntary Action South Leics will receive £24,000 and there will be work to reorganise the lease on the Settling Rooms -Harborough District Sports Alliance – this will receive £5,400 as, with the Olympics approaching, this produces a number of sporting opportunities inside and outside the district -Arts Fresco – this will get £5,000 as it promotes tourism and business -Youth Council – will receive£10,000 Love is…a life without abuse The ‘Love is’ campaign, run by the Harborough District Domestic Abuse Forum, is focusing on the positive aspects of what a loving relationship should be. It will also highlight what ‘love isn’t’. Joanna Hamilton-Colcough, chair of the Harborough District Domestic Abuse Forum said: “Many victims of domestic violence, including young people, will try to justify the behaviour of those who
PAGE 3 abuse them because they still love and care for them. This campaign aims to give them insight into what a relationship should be and how they should be feeling. We would encourage them to seek help at this time.” For support and advice contact the Domestic Violence Helpline on 0116 255 0004, Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd on 0116 2426440 or the Police on 0116 222 22 22. In an emergency dial 999. Male victims of domestic abuse can also obtain help and support by contacting the Adam Project on 0116 2426440 or e-mail adam.project@wallaction.org.uk Airfield Farm – planning application A planning application for a major development, just outside the town of Market Harborough has been put forward. H DC has received an outline planning application for a mixed-use development of up to 1,000 dwellings, including a hotel and marina, open space, and country park. The development also includes a primary school, and a local centre with retail, healthcare and community uses. The application is for land at Airfield Farm, approximately 1km to the northwest of Mkt Harborough town centre. The documents are available on the council’s website at www.harborough.gov.uk/planning/airfiel dfarm where they can be viewed and comments can be submitted. The planning application reference is 11/00112/OUT. Fun exercise sessions for mums launched New mums, and mums-to-be, are invited to take part in fun and relaxed exercise sessions in Mkt Harborough. HDC’s Active Together team is launching its first ever ‘Mummy Tummy’ exercise and pregnancy classes. The sessions are designed for mums who want to manage their weight safely both during pregnancy (antenatal) – to minimise the risks of complications giving birth – as well as after pregnancy (postnatal).
A trained exercise specialist will be on hand to offer advice and those attending will have a programme designed for their specific fitness needs. The sessions take place at Harborough Leisure Centre, from 11am to 12noon, starting on Wednesdays and cost £2.50 per session, or £12 for a block of five sessions. For more details on this, or other activities, contact the Active Together Harborough team, on 01858 828282, email activetogether@harborough.gov.uk or visit www.harborough.gov.uk/activetogether Taking the first step to work Residents in Market Harborough are being offered confidence-boosting support to help those looking to get into work. The initiative is offering help with things like job interviews, meeting people, beating anxiety, or improving assertiveness. People are being invited to join a free, six-week adult learning course, focusing on improving confidence about the skills. Those behind the initiative will also be out and about next week talking to people, offering advice and dropping leaflets through doors. They will have information about Clockwise Credit Union to help with financial management, Multi-Access Centres based in the town library, local training providers and career advisers. The campaign is being run by VASL and Harborough District Council in partnership with the Adult Learning Service, JobMAETS intraining, South Leics College , LCC, and others. The course starts on Monday, February 28, from 10am to 12noon, and runs for six weeks at 42A, Coventry Road , Market Harborough, opposite the Medical Centre. No qualifications or experience is necessary. For more details about the initiative or the Build Your Confidence course, contact Lesley Sluman on 01858 468407
NORTH KILWORTH TOWNLAND CHARITIES The Townland Trust comprises of 3 charities: Estates, Parish & Church Charities, which own, manage & distribute income from 35 acres of land on Walton Lane which is let to two farmers. Originally set up in 1561 the present Trustees work under a document dated 1982. Half of the income goes towards cost of repairing and sustaining St Andrew’s Church and the other half for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of North Kliworth, specified to be ‘in relieving the aged, impotent and poor; in relieving distress & sickness; providing & supporting with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of North Kilworth in the interests of social welfare facilities for recreation & other leisure-time occupation; & in providing & supporting educational facilities’. The money may not be used for purposes which would normally be provided by Council Tax. In recent years the Town land Parish Charity has paid grants to various organizations within the village- the village hall & playing fields committees, the school, the Bowls Club & the Millennium Green. Individuals who have benefited have included young people- towards the cost of books & equipment for their further education, and parents of children leaving the village to go to High School- towards the cost of their uniform. A bi-annual scheme has given vouchers redeemable locally for all persons in the village over 60 years of age. There are six Trustees of the Charities appointed for a four-year-term- three by the Parish Council and three by the District Council. At present the Trustees are Mr Matthew Allen, Mr David ward, and Mr Peter Lawrence appointed bt the parish Council and Mr David Beeson, Mr John Everett and mr Brian Smith(appointed by the District Council). The clerk is Mrs Elizabeth Ward, The Orchard, North Kilworth, Tel: 880714. The Trustees make an annual report and present the accounts to the parish Council at the Annual Parish Assembly. The Trustees are always pleased to consider suggestions & applications, which meet the terms of the Trust, for distributing the income. Any application should be made, in writing, to the clerk. If you are aware of anyone in the village over sixty years-of-age who has not received a voucher please contact the clerk.
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North Kilworth Sports Club COMING EVENTS
All welcome, members and non-members Enjoy the cheapest pint in the village! Bar Opening Times Fri nights: 7.30pm – 11.00pm
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Sat afternoons during football season: 2.00pm – 5.30pm Sun afternoons: 12.00pm – 4.00pm Every other Weds night: 7.30pm –11.00pm
Come & watch England in the Six Nations Sunday 13th March, kick off 3.00pm Saturday 19th March, kick off 5.00pm Quiz Night in aid of The Kilworth Challenge Further details nearer the time Every 2nd Thursday – Bingo. Eyes Down at 8.00pm
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Minor Injury & Illness Unit Market Harborough & District Hospital
From 1st April the Market Harborough Medical Centre will be taking over the management of this unit; their intention being to fully integrate a minor injury service with a minor illness service. The opening hours should be reverting back to 9am – 9pm seven days a week (currently 9-5pm). 95% of all patients who attend: are seen, treated and discharged within a maximum of 2 hours (often even quicker). If we do not see an increase in our attendance numbers, this service may well have to close. Please tell your family and friends about this local service and encourage them to use it rather than attending larger A&E units. Tel: 01858 438195
YOUR PARISH COUNCIL NEEDS YOU! In May we have the option to vote for our Parish Councillors for the next term. In the interests of regeneration, spreading the work and avoiding possible conflicts of interest at least 3 of the existing team have expressed an interest in standing down. Is this a challenge you would like to put your name forward for? The work is interesting and, in the current political climate, even more relevant to us all. There is a requirement for a minimum number of nominations and if we cannot muster sufficient applicants the running of Parish affairs reverts to Harborough District Council and we have no say in the matter. That must not be allowed to happen so why not try your luck? For information contact our Clerk for the necessary papers -Brian Smith on 01858 880225 or s.mortimer@harborough.gov.uk
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1.PLANNING MATTERS 09/00754/AGR: Erection of agricultural building for an egg packing store: Evergreen Field Farm Pincet Lane North Kilworth. The Clerk confirmed that HDC had served the enforcement notice on the owners and occupiers. There was an appeal process and as such the matter was still on going. 10/01196/TCA: Works to tree: The Pines 12 Cranmer Lane North Kilworth. Application permitted 10/01713/FUL: Change of use to 240 berth marina, formation of boat-yard, erection of workshop building, office, chandlery building and brokerage building, and formation of hard standing and car parking areas, and creation of an access (revised scheme of 09/01589/FUL): Land off Station Road North Kilworth.The Parish Council were aware that the application was to be heard at the Planning Committee on 15th February. Councillor Dainton reported that he had carried out a survey of parishioners which indicated that 92% were against the Marina. He also reported that he had a confirmed list of speakers for the meeting and urged others to attend tro support the recommendation to refuse on traffic grounds. The Clerk reported that he had not received any feedback for the letter sent to the architects indicating the feelings of the Parish Council on their proposals to erect 4 detached houses on the site of Gandys Nursery with a communal orchard at the rear. 2. FINANCIAL MATTERS The question of the need to have a digital projection for the use of local groups was discussed. After some discussion it was proposed by Councillor Dainton and seconded by Councillor Lawrence that the Parish Council makes a donation of £200 to the North Kilworth WI for the purchase by them of a digital projector. The donation would be financed from the residual funds of the Heritage Initiative Fund. On being put to the vote the motion was carried unanimously. The Clerk informed the meeting that as of close of business on 25th January 2011 the current account stood at £11635.84 of which £4626.87 was ring fenced for the Heritage Initiative Grant. The reserve account stood at £9962.53. VILLAGE STRUCTURE/PARISH PLAN It was recognised that there was a need to ensure that the Parish Plan was reviewed on a regular basis. 3. LOCAL ISSUES. Maintenance Works: Stoney Track: There had been no feedback from County Councillor Hart on this subject. The matter of the provision of a definitive map of the adopted highways within the village was also outstanding from Councillor Hart. Councillor Jones reported that he had contacted the person concerned who was using the Drove road adjacent to Ivy House 4. ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA The Clerk reported that he had banked £309.95 in respect of moneys handed to him by Julie Fish in respect of the recent Millionaires Evening and general income. Councillor Lawrence reported that the fencing work to the Play area had been completed. At the close of business on 3rd December 2010 the amount of money held in the Current Account was £3728.94 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 31st December 2010 was £19777.14. 5. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Councillor Jones asked Richard Windley the Rural Housing Enabler to comment on the Draft Report he had prepared for the Parish Council regarding the provision of affordable housing within North Kilworth. The summary of his findings was that there was a discounted need for the provision of 10 affordable homes for local people enabling them to be suitably housed within their community and that this could be achieved on a rural exception site if the Parish Council supported the report. He indicated that the suggested mix of property could be 5 x 2 bed homes, 1 x 2 bed bungalow for rent and 2 x 2 bed homes, 1 x 2 bed bungalow and 1 x 3 bed home on a shared ownership basis. At this stage Councillors Dainton, Jones and Hardwick declared an interest in the recently formed Community Interest Company which may be involved at a later date but at this stage it was identified that it was the Parish Council’s function to progress the report. It was proposed by Councillor Lawrence and seconded by Councillor Green that the Parish Council accept the draft report. On being put to the vote the motion was passed unanimously. Mr Windley indicated that he would arrange further meetings to progress the proposal and to formulate the land availability. It was agreed that the final report with amendments would be placed on the Council’s Web site. The Parish Council agreed to provide a paper copy for circulation to the parish. 6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Hardwick indicated that she would contact the Press Officer at HDC concerning her liabilities as editor of the North Kilworth Newsletter. Councillor Hardwick raised the possibility of the Parish Council purchasing a defibrillator for village use. A discussion took place as to if the Council were to purchase one how it could be made available on a 24/7 basis. It was suggested that mention should be made in the Village Newsletter to gauge support. Councillor Lawrence agreed to talk to a contact he had and Councillor Hardwick would investigate costs involved. A parishioner made reference to the state of the entrance to the Sports Club, off South Kilworth Road. He also referred to the state of the footpath after hedge cutting. The Clerk agreed to contact the County Council to see if they would sort the problem out. Councillor Jones indicated that he had information on how to become a parish councillor as the election for Parish Councils would be held in May. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS The next meeting would be held on 14th March 2011 in the Belgrave Village Hall at 7.45pm
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Page 6 Hi Judith Heart Attacks, Cardiac Arrest and Defibrillation My name is Ian Bartlett and I live on Elmcroft Road with my wife Sarah and our three children. We have lived in the village since 2006. We read the village newsletter with interest. In January's edition I saw an article about the British Heart Foundation's "Wear it Red" day and having recently completed a First Aid at work course in which I learnt about heart attacks and cardiac arrest, it got me thinking... Part of my training included learning about Defibrillators (Automated External Defibrillators or AED's). In "very basic" terms an AED is a portable battery operated device that can be used on a cardiac arrest patient to give them an electric shock to re-start their heart. My trainer is a retired paramedic with many years experience and I was amazed when he showed me the statistics for survival when an AED is used on a cardiac arrest patient (compared to normal CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) i.e. the basic act of revival in pumping the chest and breathing for the patient that we so often see on the TV). A survival rate of 74% has been achieved where patients have been shocked within 3 minutes of going into cardiac arrest. This is a massive success rate when compared to the current UK survival rate of only 6% and these figure stress the importance of getting an AED to a patient ASAP!! - It can literally mean life or death for some people. The chances of survival for patients shocked within a few minutes of cardiac arrest compared to those that simply receive CPR increases phenomenally. The evidence also shows that as time passes the chances of survival quickly decrease. I was told that often by the time the ambulance arrives it can be too late, especially in rural locations where Ambulances will usually have to travel greater distances. I have previously heard of some villages clubbing together to buy 1 or even 2 such devices to be located in various accessible locations within a village. My understanding is that North Kilworth does not have one. My reason for writing therefore is to ask the question; "Does the village think we should invest in one?". Hopefully it is something that would never have to be used however, if it helped to save even one life over the passage of time then surely it would have proved itself tohave been worthwhile... Since I decided to write this letter I have contacted the gentleman who trained me and if there is any interest shown by the village, he has offered to undertake a short demonstration of an AED to the Parish Council free of charge. If the village decide to take up this offer then I am sure he would be able to answer the many questions that are likely to arise on the practicalities and logistics of making this work. Thank you, Ian Thr Parish Council discussed this at the recent PC meeting. It was thought to be an excellent idea and the PC is investigating further. Thanks for bringing it to the attention of the Council Ian. Jude
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MEMORY CORNER Recognise anyone? It was the Queen’s Jubilee 1977 There are more pictures on the web-site
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Full Menu available Monday to Sunday nights ~New Function Room available for Hire~ Contact Gary 01858 880260 Gary@whitelion.co.uk M O T H E R S MOTHERS D DA AYY BBO OO OKKIIN NGGS SN NO OW W BBEEIIN NGG T TA AKKEEN N ~~ A APPRRIILL 33rrdd Nick Have just read the NK News, informative and excellent as usual. Thanks for my anonymous mention, what a good job I remembered in time to send in my entry or it might have been a runway victory for DS!! Having checked your answers and from memory, I don’t think I did very well anyway but better to have lost etc...... I think your forward re a community does hit the spot but we can’t turn the clock back. I suppose the village is more fractured today with many more interests such as the all weather pitch, the Millennium Green, Kilworth Challenge, the Sports club and so on, all requiring committees etc. plus there are as always, the WI and the Church to keep people busy. On the plus side, there is only one pub now to act as a distraction. However, I think a village party would be great, to my memory there have been two, the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977 and I can’t recall what the other one was, probably her 50th. I can probably dig up photos of one or the other or maybe both if you would like. I seem to also remember that the school had a fete annually with the Fleckney Brass band and one year an Afro Caribbean steel drum band from Rugby. Nevertheless if the Millennium Green BBQ is anything to go by the village is still interested in a community get together the problem I guess as usual is “willing” helpers (workers). The bonfire party on the football field must have been during my 21 year (3 sabbaticals?) away from the village as the current football field had not been in its present location very long when we left. Before that, NKFC played in a field across stoney where Ray Dinger Bell was the manager, coach, sponge man and helped swell the crowd by 50%. At that time the bonfire night was held in the station yard and yes all the village turned out. Sorry just rambling on. Keep up the good work. John
Services for March 2011 Tuesday 1st March 2.45 pm North Kilworth(with school students)
Page 7 Holy Communion (CW)
Revd Emma Davies
Sunday 6th March The Sunday next before Lent (Green) 2 Peter 1:16-21 8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 10.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Misterton Morning Prayer Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Revd Jane Kennedy Wednesday 9th March 10.30 am North Kilworth 7.30 pm Gilmorton
Ash Wednesday (Purple) Holy Communion with imposition of ashes Holy Communion (CW) with imposition of ashes
Sunday 13th March 9.00 am Kimcote 9.45 am South Kilworth 9.45 am Ashby Magna 10.30 am Peatling Parva 10.30 am Gilmorton 11.15 am Misterton 6.00 pm North Kilworth 6.00 pm Swinford
Sunday 20tht March 9.00 am Gilmorton 9.45 am South Kilworth 10.30 am Kimcote 10.30 am Gilmorton 11.15 am Catthorpe 11.15 am Shawell 6.00 pm Swinford 6.00 pm North Kilworth 6.00 pm Peatling Parva
Revd Emma Davies Revd Emma Davies/Revd Jane Kennedy
The First Sunday of Lent (Purple) Genesis 2:15-17; Holy Communion (CW) Family Service Holy Communion (CW) Holy Communion (BCP) Family Service Holy Communion (CW) Evensong Holy Communion (CW)
Tuesday 15th March 9.30 am South Kilworth
Holy Communion (BCP)
3:1-7 Matthew 4:1-11 Revd Emma Davies Beth Rogers Revd Jane Kennedy Revd Emma Davies Su Marfell Revd John Randall Keith Wilding Revd Emma Davies Revd Emma Davies
The Second Sunday of Lent (Purple) Romans 4.1-5; 13-17 Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Matins Revd Emma Davies Just Church St Andrews Rota Family Service Church Flower Judith Smith 06.03.11 Mrs J. M. Guilfoyle 13.03.11 LENT Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall Donations towards Lilies for Easter Evensong Keith very Wilding welcome and (CW) can be made toRevd G.Price Holy Communion Emma Davies Evensong RevdMany Jane Kennedy (880042) or J. Guilfoyle (880574).
Sunday 27th March 10.30 am Swinford
Matthew 17:1-9
John 3:1-17
thanks
The Third Sunday of Lent (Purple) Readings tbc Avon Swift Group Service Holy Revd Emma Davies/ Revd Jane Kennedy Communion (CW) Preacher: The Ven. David Newman, Archdeacon of L’brough All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Tel: 01455 554065 Churchwarden for St Andrew’s, North Kilworth: Gwillam Price who can be contacted on 01858 880042
From the Parish Registers
BAPTISMS: THE OLD RECTORY FLOWER STUDIO Sterling Wood Jackson, 19 Dec 10, Gilmorton Sophia Grace Margaret Lacey, 20 Feb 11, Kimcote BESPOKE DESIGNS WEDDINGS FUNERALS for CORPORATE EVENTS FUNERALS ALL OCCASIONS FUNCTIONS ANNIVERSARIES Jean Hickman at Kimcote on 11 January, 2011, aged 73 years BOUQUETS/ GIFTS Catherine Lena Talbot at Misterton on 18 February, 2011, aged 89 years JANE WESTAWAY Qualified Florist BED & BREAKFAST Ensuite rooms Call Jane on 01858 881130 Or e-mail: janewestaway@globalnet.co.uk The Old Rectory, Church ST, North Kilworth. LE17 6EZ
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Message from the Curate
Don’t forget! Pancake Day! Tuesday 8th March! The supermarkets will have reminded you – sales of lemons rocket at this time of year! Properly, it’s Shrove Tuesday. The early Christian church adopted some Pagan festivals to connect with local cultures and religions, but this one is original! It’s the day before Lent begins, when families ate up all the goodies left at the end of winter before beginning the more austere season of Lenten moderation. We are really lucky now to be protected from extremes – central heating, electric light, transport of goods– these things mean that we can eat strawberries in December in rooms as warm and bright as a summer day. We hardly notice Lent these days - and there’s not much chance of our noticing, since Easter Eggs and hot cross buns arrived in the shops on Boxing Day!!! But Page in the past,9people were acutely aware of the changing year. Over winter food stocks ran low, it was dark, and cold. Feasts were spread out, and moderation and sometimes privation filled the gaps. Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday used up the last of the flour and eggs, as winter drew to an end and spring began. New food crops were hardly in the ground, so careful management of supplies was needed. So does all this switching between feasting and fasting have any relevance now outside the archaic structures of the Church? Wasn’t it just there because of the way people had to live, matching their level of technology and transport? Well, yes. But there’s more to it than that. The Church year is organised to reflect human experience, to mix feasting and fasting, celebrating and mourning – just as life does. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, when the Church enters into a time of reflection and repentance. We do it to make quiet time to look at ourselves and our relationships, to redress the balance of life. It also gives us a chance to experience some self-denial – a good thing in itself, but also it makes the feast days all the more significant and glorious! And we do it so that we can pause to remember God. Often these days we remember to keep the feasts, but forget the reason for the celebration. Christians believe that God is the heart of all life, all our being. Over the changing ages, we’ve got to know God better – some say well enough to do without God at all – and to have a bigger picture of the world and those people and things we share it with. But we still need that time out to keep us on track and growing. Commerce has grabbed the opportunities that our traditions offer – but we can live in the modern world and still save the Easter eggs for Easter day! As you eat your pancakes, remember how lucky we are to be around today – and how generously blessed by God. Best wishes, Jane Kennedy. PS Mothering Sunday is a day off Lenten fasting– 3rd April! Enjoy!
LENT 2011 SERVICES FOR ASH WEDNESDAY on 9 MARCH: 10.30am said Holy Communion (BCP) with Imposition of Ashes at North Kilworth Church 7.30pm Holy Communion (CW) with Impostion of Ashes at Gilmorton Church ALL WELCOME LENT GROUPS Groups will follow this year’s 5-week York course for Lent entitled “Rich Inheritance: Jesus’ legacy of love”. This ecumenical discussion course aims to help people to learn more about the Christian faith, to tackle big questions facing humanity and to examine personal beliefs in fellowship with others. Each session is introduced on CD by Dr David Hope (former Archbishop of York) and other leading Christian thinkers, and offers questions for discussion. Sessions last 1-1.5 hours and include tea/coffee. Please come along to a group if you can even if you can only make one or two sessions – all welcome. This year’s groups are as follows: Walton Baptist Chapel, Tuesdays at 10.15 am starting 8th March. For more information contact Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492. Kimcote/Walton/Gilmorton, Thursdays at 7.30 pm starting 17th March: 17th March at Walton Hall, Chapel Lane, Walton 24th March at The Old Homestead, Lutterworth Road, Gilmorton 31st March at 14 Porlock Drive, Gilmorton 7th April at 14 Turville Road, Gilmorton 14th April – venue to be confirmed For more information contact Emma Davies on 01455 556573. North Kilworth, Church Room, Wednesdays at 10.30 am starting 16th March. For more information contact Emma Davies on 01455 556573. Willoughby Waterleys, Mondays at 7.30 pm starting 14th March. For more information contact Jenny Sharp on 0116 279 9049.
CALLING ALL SINGERS! We are building up an Avon Swift Benefice Choir to sing at Group Services on the 4th Sunday of the month and we would love to have more singers. If you would like to join or need more information please contact Revd Emma Davies on 01455 556573, email emma.davies1@sky.com.
ST. ANDREW'S CE(A) SCHOOL, NORTH KILWORTH
Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel Services (all at
6.30pm)
March 6th Mr. Roger Stephenson March 13th Rev. Brian Kennard - the Lord's Supper March 20th Mrs. Jeanne Moore March 27th Mr. Stephen Pointer
MUSIC FESTIVAL Thurs 31st March at 6.30pm in St. Andrew's Church, North Kilworth. Variety of items all chosen, played and sung by the children of the school. All Welcome.
St Andrew’s Primary School
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St Andrews School wishes you a St Patricks Day is on 17 March and some of us have been finding out about him. We have also got some activities for you to do. St Patrick is the patron Saint ofIreland. The Irish flag is green white and orange.
The green symbolizes the people of the south, and orange, the people of the north. White represents the peace that brings them together as a nation. Saint Patrick is thought to have lived from 432-461 A.D but some people think it might have been a bit later than this. When he was 16 he was kidnapped from Britain by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. Saint Patrick worked as a shepherd and was a Christian. After six years of slavery he escaped home to Britain where he became a Priest. He later had a dream where the voices of the Irish people were calling him to convert them to Christianity. He studied and prepared for many years before returning to Ireland. Lots of people were against him but he started hundreds of monasteries and churches which eventually popped up across the Irish country. He also was responsible for introducing writing to the Irish people. He lived in Ireland for thirty years. It is believed that he died in the 5th century on March 17. The first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in America in 1737 in Boston, Massachusetts. The first official St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1766. Over 100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades. Some fact about Ireland 34 million Americans have Irish ancestry. That’s almost nine times the population of Ireland, which has 4.1 million people. Some American towns have “Irish” names. You could visit: Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia; Shamrock Lakes, Indiana; Shamrock, Oklahoma; Shamrock, Texas; Dublin, California and Dublin, Ohio. The harp is the symbol of Ireland. The colour green is associated with Ireland. Ireland is also known as “the Emerald Isle.” Facts about Clovers According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the highest number of leaves found on a clover is 14! Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck. Ella has got a 4 four leafed clovers. By Edward, Grace, Elisabeth, Abigail, Ella and Maddy Comic Relief Day Every year St Andrew’s School raises money for Comic Relief. Comic Relief is a charity which was started in the United Kingdom in 1985 in response to famine in Ethiopia. Comic Relief was launched live on Noel Edmonds's Late, Late Breakfast Show on BBC1, on Christmas Day 1985 from a refugee camp in Sudan. Since the charity was started in the 1980s, Comic Relief has raised over £650 million. Every single pound raised is spent on charitable projects. The highlight of the Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day and Red Nose Day is the main way in which Comic Relief raises money. The first Red Nose Day was held in 1988. It is held in the spring every other year, and is often treated as a semi-holiday; for example, many schools have non-uniform days. St Andrew’s will be joining in the fun!! Jasper Kirton
How to make a Shamrock T-Shirt What you'll need: T-shirt, washed and dried without fabric softener Green fabric paint OR green acrylic paint and textile medium Gold glitter fabric paint 3-D neon green fabric paint Cutting board or cookie sheet Wax paper / Heart-shaped foam stamp How to make it: If using acrylic paint, mix with textile medium according to directions on the back of the textile medium bottle. Place cutting board inside the t-shirt and then place a piece of wax paper between the cutting board and shirt Position the cutting board where you want it. and tuck the sleeves, sides and bottom of the shirt underneath the cutting board Paint the heart foam stamp with a generous amount of green paint. Press the painted heart stamp onto the shirt, and then carefully lift away. Create shamrocks positioning three or four hearts together; they should meet at the heart points. Draw a stem to complete the shamrock. (See photo.) [shamrock_tshirt04]. When you are finished adding shamrocks to your shirt, allow the green paint to dry for about half an hour. Use gold glitter fabric paint to add a gold glow around the shamrocks, spread with a paintbrush or your finger. Pipe 3-D fabric paint around the border of the shamrocks. Carefully lift the entire cutting board and shirt and move it to a quiet spot where it will remain undisturbed so it can dry overnight (or at least 6 hours)
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From Left to right: Louise, Richard, Sue, Robin, Charles & Mick
Saying ‘Hello’ to the Hurst family will be a bit like watching rare birds – you will have to spot them in lots of different places doing a variety of different things at different times. Richard and Robin will be seen (very occasionally) in the pub, but father Mick and mother Sue are likely to be less visible. Based at the bottom of Green Lane Hill, they work unusual hours. They have a daughter Louise who lives in Lutterworth, and a son Charles in Australia. What they get up to is a revelation (not just Richard and Robin!), so I hope you enjoy their story as much as I did fleshing it out. The family have lived in the village for 27 years, during which time all four children have gone through the village school and Lutterworth schools. Charles is the boffin, with a degree in computing and a doctorate. Mick and Sue met at Welford Young Farmers Club, and married 33 years ago, so most of their married life has been spent in NK. Mick is 60, and runs an agricultural contracting business
Say Hello to-----The Hurst Family called CAM Hurst Agricultural Contracting. Including his experience in his father’s business, he has been providing a contracting service to farmers for 45 years. Mick has a brother, Harry, who lives in Western Cottages. Richard (who’s 27) and Robin (24) both work full time in the business, and Sue raises the invoices. It’s a real team job with Mick looking after the finances. Richard tends to organise the work and Robin is the mechanical wizard who keeps all the equipment in good order. Mick looks forward to retiring and leaving the lads to develop and grow the business - and possibly buy some arable land. This would leave him more time for his other interests; he is a committee member of the Husbands Bosworth sheep dog trials, and he has a collection of three David Brown vintage tractors. He thinks that David Brown is the best (what judgement!) Sue and Louise both work at the Asda distribution centre at Magna Park. Louise is head chef and Sue works in the canteen, which has to provide a 24-hour service to the drivers and warehouse staff. Sue works the 4pm till midnight shift, which is why you might not spot this bird unless you are looking for night owls. Sue and Louise share a love of walking, and as well as their local trips they have walked the length of Hadrian’s Wall. Sue has a passion for tapestry (driven to it by the men?) and her lounge wall is covered with superb examples of her craft.
BOWL’S CLUB To kick off the new season the Bowls Club is holding its th Spring Quiz in the Club-house on Saturday 12 march at 7.30pm. with popular quizmaster, Bob Tunnicliffe in charge. Cost: £5 each. Come along and have some fun. The Bowls season starts in mid April and in the next issue of NK News there will be full details of starting dates and an Open day to attract new members.
North Kilworth Reading Group
The next meeting of the N.K.R.G. is on Thursday, 24th March, 8.00pm, venue T.B.A. The book to read is Cloudstreet by the Australian author Tim Winton. Set in Western Australia, (Perth?), between 1930 and 1960 it tells the tale of two families, both suffering from tragedy and shame, living in a ramshackled old house on the wrong side of the track in a city.The earthy language gives it a strong Australian flavour and sense of place, not to mention the humour. Read and enjoy.
Richard is a keen wind surfer. Robin plans to kite surf competitively, and he’s also the romantic one who had to dash off for a Valentine dinner for two in the Orangery with Jessica Sherratt. (Sorry Jessica) During the summer they are, as Mick puts it “at the beck and call of our farmer customers,” which means that they have long dark winters to contend with. So the Hursts migrate! They share a love of travel, an interest in foreign cultures, and of course have an interest in how farming is carried out in different parts of the world. Richard has been to India, where he linked up with Charles; last year both Richard and Robin went to Thailand for 6 weeks with Jethroe Clare, and Mum and Dad went to New Zealand and Australia for 8 weeks. Richard thinks that such travel allows him to come back “slightly more adult.” (If you have any feedback on this, please address it directly to them.) Richard and Robin have certainly made a positive contribution to the Kilworth Callenge – they have competed and raised funds together, along with Ed Ward, Callum Sandercock, and Ben Chandler, on 4 occasions. So that’s a glimpse of the Hursts, which once again has shown me an awful lot about people that I know something of – but not much! I hope you say more than “Hello” to them and enjoy the experience just as I did DB
BELGRAVE VILLAGE HALL
Our thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Quiz and put their tokens in our village hall bin at Waitrose in November. The quiz raised £660 and Waitrose £316-a fantastic contribution towards the new boiler which is a great asset to the hall. Most regular users of the hall have a back door key and can open the front door using the front door key which hangs on the right of the doorframe-unfortunately the key has gone walkabout. It disappeared after the Marina meeting. It is probably in someone’s coat pocket or handbag, so if whoever has it finds it please return it to a member of the committee. At the recent meeting in the Village Hall to discuss ideas for celebrating the Royal Wedding a committee was formed for organising the event. This is not a 'Village Hall' committee or fundraising event but an opportunity for everyone who wishes to take part and enjoy a community celebration. For hall availability and bookings please contact Tracy Allen tel: 881733.
Whats on in North Kilworth
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MARCH 2011
Mondays: Yoga in the Sports Club- 7pm Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Thurs.3rd Mobile Library; Dag Lane-1.30 Thurs.3rd Quiz Night- White Lion Sat.5th: Safari Supper Wed.9th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 10th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Sat.12th March: Spring |Quiz- Bowls Club 7.30 Mon.14th: Parish Council Meeting- Village Hall Tues.15th Quiz Night- White Lion Thurs.17th Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30 Thurs.17th: WI - Glass Bead making- Village Hall Sat. 19th: Royal Wedding Street Party MeetingVillage hall-10am Wed.23rd: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs.24th:Reading Group- Ivy House Thurs.31st: Mobile Library-Dag lane, 1.30
Some Things to cook……… Corned beef pizza Ingredients 2 cups of shredded green cabbage, shredded (about 1/4 head) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound thinly sliced corned beef 1 purchased pizza crust (such as Boboli) 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese Cooking Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute the cabbage in the olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until it is soft. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. Place the pizza crust on the baking sheet. Spoon the sauteed cabbage onto the crust and spread it out evenly to within half an inch of the edge. Arrange the corned beef slices over the cabbage. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the corned beef. Bake the pizza for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted and the pizza is nice and hot. Cut into wedges and serve immediately Irish Soda Bread Ingredients 4 tablespoons sweet butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 large eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups buttermilk 1 cup currants Cooking Instructions Butter a cookie sheet. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar together to combine. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Beginning and ending with flour mixture alternately add flour and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in currants. On a generously flourered hard surface knead the dough about 4 minutes until smooth and not sticky, adding flour as needed. Form into 7½-inch round. Transfer to prepared cookie sheet. Etch an x in the top of the loaf. Bake about 1 hour 10 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped on. Move to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
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FUTURE EVENTS.
21 April: WI Life in a Submarine 29th April: Royal Wedding Street Party 19th May: WI-Resolutions 16th June: WI-Family Law June: Millennium Green BBQ 21st July: WI Outing to BBC,Nottingham August: WI Hog Roast
Editorial Comment Finally I’m demoted to the inside pages- not before time I suppose, but I reckon an issue as important as the proposed new marina deserves suitable focus. Amazing really that Highways recommended refusal of the project and yet the Planning Committee voted 6-5 in favour. Apparently it’s almost unheard of for Highways to be over-ruled, so a strange decision indeed. As you will have read on the front page there is to be a further meeting so it’s not done yet. Anyway, here we are in March then. I mention this only because the month recently departed was actually January! Confused? Now some of you may be wondering if I’ve been crawling around on the floor frantically searching for a set of marbles as you know perfectly well it was February! However, regular readers of The News may have been eagle-eyed enough to spot that the date on the last issue was January. Having collected them from the printer, I also immediately noticed this somewhat bizarre error. What I then said to myself and my fellow editor cannot be re-produced here, but I’m sure your imagination will be fairly accurate with regard to the content. Thankfully nobody contacted to point out that January came before February and anyway there wasn’t an issue in January. So that’s clear then! I blame it all on matters medical. Don’t ask! I’m just starting work on next month’s issue. May isn’t it?
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Royal Wedding Street Party: April 29th
A meeting was held at the village hall on Sat 19th Feb and it was decided to hold a party on the Millennium Green to celebrate William & Kate’s wedding. There will be: An art competition for children and adults Entertainment
Best princess/ prince
Last of the Summer Wine in N. Kilworth?
We have had a few anonymous suggestions! BLAMIRE – Dead Ringer – John Havercroft CLEGG – Like as two peas – David Brown Compo – Got to be – Eric Hewes These are the old ‘UNS Who can come up with the Young ‘uns?
Tea (Please bring your own drinks) A recording of the wedding showing in the village hall
CHILDREN’S CRAFT MORNING
We would like:
Monday 18th April, 11am In the Village Hall
Suggestions for entertainment- anyone have hidden talent? Red/ white/ blue fabric for bunting You to wear red, white and blue Volunteer to provide sandwiches and cakes
To make bunting and other crafts for the Royal wedding Street party Contact Jo O’Neill or Tracy Allen for details
There will be more details in next month’s issue of The News Or contact Tracey on 881733: matt.allen22@btinternet.com
Dance it Red or have fun on a run this Red Nose Day for Comic Relief! Comic Relief is here again and this year there are two fantastic events happening in the Harborough District for you to get involved in to raise money for the charity. th On Friday 18 March 2011 you can ‘Dance it Red’ for comic relief with a danceathon at Lutterworth Sports Centre. The event takes place from 4-9pm and is open to all to come down and shimmy the evening away for charity. You can dance the lot or join us for an hour or two, it is up to you! You can get sponsored or make a donation on the day, or both! Every hour on the hour you can join Lutterworth Youth Performing Arts troupe for dance through the decades, an Evolution of Dance! An evening of guaranteed fun and frivolity for all, including those with two left feet! th Dancing not your thing? Then take part in the Comic Relief ‘Smiles 4 Miles’ fun run in Market Harborough on Sunday the 20 March at Welland Park. There will be a choice of distances to enter including 1 mile, 5 and 10kms. Walk run or crawl we do not care as long as you are smiling! A morning of fun for all the family the event starts with a mass warm up at 10.30am with the first fun runners setting off at 11am. Last year we had over 400 people pounding the streets of Harborough for charity so let’s beat our record this year! Entry fees are £3 per adult, £1 per under 16 and £6 per family (2 x adults & 2 x children). Entry fees go towards covering the cost for the event so make sure you get sponsored to take part and help change lives forever. For an entry form please go to www.harborough.gov.uk/activetogether or contact Harborough District Council on 01858 828282. Do you think you can dance for five hours? Fancy trying your hand at a 10 km run? Then why not take the D.A.R.E? We are looking for people who want to go that extra mile and take the challenge of the D.A.R.E – Dance And Run Experience! Those that dare must take part in the 4 hour dance extravaganza followed two days later with the Smile’s 4 Miles 10km run in return we will forgo their entry fees to the events. If you want to accept the challenge please contact the Active Together team directly for more information. For more information about any of the events happening for Red Nose Day please contact Harborough District Council on 01858 828282 or email activetogether@harborough.gov.uk alternatively you can go to our website www.harborough.gov.uk/activetogether