September 2011 Well me hearties and shiver me timbers!! A large group of land-lubbers from North Kilworth were held captive by a band of Pirates from Penzance on Saturday 25th June when they happened to be in the vicinity of Kilworth House Theatre. It was lucky that they were all ‘orphans’ and weren’t just at
North Kilworth News Discipline Rules OK
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Whilst returning from a walk around the scenic fields of North Kilworth, I witnessed a rare but most welcome sight; more of that later. On numerous occasions I have attempted to explain to my canine masters that four walks a day is somewhat extreme and that I am not getting any younger, so maybe there could be a reduction in my physical exertions. My pleas fell on stony ground-literally! They explained that exercise was good for me and would maintain a healthy and fit life-style, whilst adding that it was also beneficial for them so everyone was a winner. Oh well I did try! Anyway, as they brought me back from my latest excursion, I spotted a villager who shall remain nameless due to their probable embarrassment or possible litigation against me. Villager X had been walking the paths that day, as usual, but was carrying a large clear plastic bag which appeared to be full of assortments of rubbish. Walkers may be a regular sight around these parts, but ones carrying bags of litter certainly are not. So when I enquired of X as to the reason for this I was told “I go for a daily walk around Stoney, The Belt and South road. I become really annoyed at the amount of rubbish that people selfishly discard so I decided to combine my walk with a spot of refuse collecting” “Good for you” I said admiringly and immediately thought how public spirited is that? How many of us would make a conscious decision to turn into an amateur bin-man on our tour of the parish? It made me think about the mind-set of our litter hero compared to those of the criminals, idiots and thugs who rampaged through the capital and other major cities recently.
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Why do the vast majority of decent minded individuals have to suffer the actions of a minority of selfish, criminally minded louts who have always sheltered behind the PC brigade? We hear concern about abuse of human rights! Well I’m sorry the rioters’ human rights flew out of the window when they displayed their moronic behaviour in a greedy and often violent journey of destruction. The answer, I believe, is a huge lack of discipline within our society. This has been creeping up on us for a while now with the dogooders having their way it seems. Teachers cannot punish their unruly pupils without fear of ending up with a P.45. Parents cannot now slap their children, young offenders cannot be named for their own protection etc, etc! The consequence of all this is that a minority of youngsters perceive themselves to be untouchable and this must change. If they think they can get away with their actions then they will AND WE LET THEM! These individuals then become ‘parents’ themselves and the cycle of selfishness, arrogance and greed are allowed to continue unhindered. It has to stop! The so called harsh sentences imposed on many rioters is a start and to be welcomed, when so many of us felt ashamed to be British. It sent out a message, but must not be a one-off. Give schools REAL power to deal with troublemakers. Put the parents of persistent offenders in the dock along with their dysfunctional offspring. Give what is the majority of caring parents the power to impose discipline on their children without the fear of appearing in their local magistrate’s court. I knew the rules at school and the consequences of breaking them. When I inevitably did I was caned for my troubles. It hurt, but importantly it made me think very carefully about breaking the rules again, especially when my dad on hearing the news from school repeated the dose. Happy days! If today’s youngsters were faced with similar sanctions, I wonder if most of them would behave in the outrageous manner in which they did recently. A little bit of fear hurt no-one. We need a society containing individuals who care for their community as much as themselves, who respect others and their surroundings like the subject of my article. Ed
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Neighbourhood Watch/Crime Reports
Sgt 2908 Steve Bunn PCSO 6636 Ray Wells
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PC 500 Andy Smalley WPC 4640 Vicki Barge RURAL Countryside Liaison Officer PC 1010 Chris Hill PCSO 6569 Peter Willson PCSO PCSO 6573 Steve Adams Voicemail Service: 0116 2485675
Civil unrest & criminality In the light of recent civil unrest and criminal behaviour, Jim Maddan, Chair of NHWN, has asked for members’ experiences of recent events and their opinions about how Neighbourhood Watch as a movement could help communities to avoid similar largescale disturbance and criminality in the future. If any members would like to share positive stories of their community working together, and particularly experiences of Watch schemes helping their neighbourhood during the events that took place, or the clear-up afterwards please encourage them to contact NHWN on enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk. HARBOROUGH & Lutterworth’s police chief, Insp Neal Holland is leaving to take up a new behind-the-scenes role at the 2012 Olympics. He will hand over to Insp Paul McKinder, from Monday 15th August. Insp Holland has seen recorded crime in the district drop during his tenure. He said “I have enjoyed my time here. I’ve discovered that Harborough is very much a community. People care about where they live and support us by letting us know what’s happening. We get a lot of information from the public and it all helps us to detect crime.” Read the full story at www.leicestershirenhw.com Members of the public are asked by the Police to be wary when asked directions. A theft was reported by a member of the public in Leicester. She had been enjoying a drink in a coffee shop when she was approached by strangers asking for help with directions. They appeared to have poor English, and laid out a large map on the table. Once they had gone, the coffee drinker noticed her mobile phone was missing. There has been a spate of similar thefts last year in Leicester, which led to some offenders being arrested. Sergeant Rob Randell, from Leicestershire Constabulary, said: “ I would urge members of the public to make sure they can always see their valuables, especially where someone appears to be trying to cover them with a map.” Neighbourhood Watch would remind all residents to use a door chain or bar when opening the door to unexpected callers, and to be cautious when asked to provide personal details to any callers or traders on the doorstep. St John’s Ambulance will be calling at homes in the Market Harborough area in the coming months as it launches its latest door-to-door fundraising campaign. A team of specially trained fundraisers will be calling house to house from 8 August until January 2012. The team will not be collecting cash or cheques, but instead will be asking people to consider becoming long-term supporters with a voluntarily chosen donation, for as long as they like. Anyone wishing to do so just needs to complete a simple form, which can be done on the doorstep. Each fundraiser will be dressed in St John Ambulance uniform and will also be carrying identification which residents are encouraged to check carefully before signing any documentation. If anyone has any concerns over the credibility of any unexpected caller at their home they should contact the Police on 0116 222 2222. Officers investigating the theft of telephone cable are making a renewed appeal for information after another incident of stolen telephone cable has occurred in Cadeby. This incident is being linked to a theft of telephone cable stolen from underground on Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth. DC Steve Murphy, said: "This recent theft caused disruption to homes resulting in them having no landline and internet access obviously causing a great inconvenience. "We are also keen to speak to any motorists who may have been travelling along the A447 and saw an unmarked vehicle or people who looked like workmen on the roadside. "Most work carried out on the roadside by workmen from genuine service providers is done so by people in marked vehicles with the company name on the vehicles, if you saw any unmarked vehicles near to service hatches or saw anyone towing cable from the ground along the A447 then please get in touch. "We are also appealing to anyone who works within the scrap metal industry to be on the look out for someone trying to trade in cable in suspicious circumstances. The cable is of a unique specification and easily identifiable." Anyone with information is asked to contact DC 461 Steve Murphy on 0116222 2222 Orange has received reports of a hoax competition scam that as been circulating via email and text. Orange released the following statement about the scam: We’re aware of an email scam or text scam with a hoax competition win that purports to be from Orange UK, offering a significant prize fund, if picked up from Orange offices in Bristol. Please be aware that this competition, and all associated emails are not from Orange, but are a hoax competition. The hoax competition usually starts with messages and emails to a recipient suggesting that an Orange competition has been won, and asking to provide personal information or attend Orange's offices to collect a prize. If an individual receives an email or text message which looks like this, it is a scam and has nothing to do with Orange. We would never ask anyone to attend our offices before we release a prize that has been won in one of our own genuine competitions. We urge any individual to read the content of any emails carefully and not to reply to them or act on them if they suspect they may not be genuine. We also advise that they contact Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud reporting centre by visiting http://www.actionfraud.org.uk/ or email email@actionfraud.org.uk. You can also email us at email.scam@orange.co.uk If you have any information on any criminal activity call Harborough Police on 0116 222 2222 or CRIMESTOPPERS freephone 0800 555111
NORTH KILWORTH READING GROUP The next meeting of the N.K.R.G.is on Thursday 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2011, 8.00pm at Ivy House. The book to read is “The Music Room” by William Feinnes. This autographical account is the story of the author growing up in a castle with an epileptic brother and apparently reads like a novel. Comments always welcome.
49’ers club Congratulations to the latest winners:
Mick Faulkner, Liz & Dave Brown, Jude & Nick Hardwick, Liz & Dave Ward, Ann Horne, Margaret Sherriff, Jeff McCarthy We have a couple of numbers free if you’d like to join in the club? The 49’ers is a fundraising lottery with winners chosen from the National Lottery Bonus Ball. Each week £35 is paid out to a lucky winner. To join it just costs you £1 a week which is paid by quarterly, half-‐yearly or annual subscription. The money raised goes towards our village hall. Contact Sue Winstanley 881798 or email sue.yoga@btinternet.com
Press Releases
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A walking group is going from strength to strength as more and more walkers turn out. The walk in Lutterworth is part of the Harborough Healthy Walks scheme co-ordinated by Harborough District Council. Less than two years ago the walk was struggling with only a couple of people turning up every week and the organisers and volunteers involved were looking at giving up. However their persistence in promoting the walks has paid off with now up to 25 people enjoying the health walk every week. Harborough District Council is holding a training workshop for anyone who would like to become a volunteer walk leader and join those in Lutterworth that are already motivating and encouraging others to start walking. The free workshop, Walk Leader training, is being held on the 9th September, 10am-3pm in Lutterworth (venue to be confirmed).The health walk in Lutterworth takes place every Monday at 1.30pm from Lutterworth Sports Centre; it is free and open to everyone. To find out more about walk leader training or about the Harborough Healthy Walk Scheme go to www.harborough.gov.uk/healthywalks or call Marianne Boyle on 01858 828282. A group of women, all linked to children’s services in the district, who took part in an event to support a cancer charity have so far raised more than £1,400. Each runner has been affected by cancer in some way and wanted to take part in the popular Race For Life in honour of the friends and family who have been afflicted by the disease. All the ladies work for the Children's Centres around the district, or services linked to the centres, which are run by Harborough District Council, Leicestershire County Council, NHS and Homestart. The 5k Race For Life event was held on Sunday, July 10, at 10.30am at Western Park , Leicester A picturesque walk has been organised to coincide with the launch of a new guide featuring some of the best treks in Market Harborough. Leicestershire County Council and Harborough District Council have teamed up to publish the ‘Strolls on your Doorstep’ guide, featuring ten short walks – between one and six miles – in Market Harborough Lubenham and Foxton. The booklet contains clear maps, directions and grading for each trek so walkers can choose which is suitable. The walks featured in the guide are open to walkers of all abilities, with four of the walks being pushchair-friendly and three of the walks taking in a play area. They also focus on the history of Market Harborough and its surrounding villages. To view all seven Strolls on your Doorstep leaflets, each containing ten walks, go to www.leics.gov.uk/strolls Copies are available from libraries and council Service Shops. Alternatively, call 0116 305 0001 or email customerservices@leics.gov.uk Visit www.harborough.gov.uk/healthywalks to find out more or call the Active Together team on 01858 828282. Police and enforcement officers are warning motorists that stop-checks are being carried out across the district to ensure drivers are st road-legal and have the required documents to carry waste. On Friday 1 July 2011, police and enforcement officers from Harborough District Council conducted a two-hour joint stop-check operation of waste carrying vehicles on the A426 at Lutterworth. The operation resulted in 34 vehicles being stopped. Advice was given to six drivers about vehicles being used for business purposes failing to display a ‘no smoking sign’, and three other drivers were advised on how to obtain a Waste Transfer Permit from the Environment Agency as they intended to carry commercial waste. A number of taxis were also stopped, as part of the operation, with 100 per cent compliance with correct documentation /permits. Police carried out general roadworthiness checks of all vehicles stopped as well as checking the drivers and occupants for any outstanding criminal matters. All 34 vehicles stopped had the correct driving documents and no-one was wanted for criminal matters. Only 1 driver was given advice with regards to the condition of a tyre on his vehicle. Sgt Steve Bunn, the local neighbourhood sergeant, said: “We will be conducting similar operations across the district throughout the year. Future operations will involve other partner agencies and the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to target known criminals using our road network.” Welland Park in Market Harborough, has retained the prestigious Green Flag Award, for the fourth year running. The park was first awarded the accolade in 2007. 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, well-maintained facilities and high standard of safety and security. A competition for 10-18 year-olds from Harborough District has been organised by HDC & the Rural Youth Voice Project. Young people are being asked to ‘speak out’ and come up with a creative way to give their opinion on things that affect them and those around them, whether positive or negative, local, national or global. The competition is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child which sets out in 42 Articles the fundamental rights of every child and young person under 18 years old across the 192 United Nations countries in the world. Article 12 of these rights says that young people have a right to have their opinions heard and taken seriously and it’s on this right that the competition is based. Entries can be short films, cartoons, stories, poems, pictures, models, original songs or music etc, etc. Topics can be anything that young people want to have their say about, and can be anything from a film about their local youth club, a collage representing their thoughts on climate change, or a song about bullying for example. Both individuals and group entries are welcome, and many schools across the th District have been hearing about the competition through assemblies over the last couple of weeks. The deadline for entries is 30 September 2011.
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Page 4 Enjoy one of the cheapest pints in the village! Bar Opening Times Fri nights: 7.30pm – 11.00pm Sat afternoons during football season:2.00 – 5.30pm Sun afternoons: 12.00pm – 4.00pm Every other Weds night: 7.30pm –11.00pm Every 2nd Thursday – Bingo. Eyes Down at 8.00pm ** If you like to keep up to date with events at the Sports Club, why not join our mailing list. Leave your e-mail address at the bar or e-mail to heather.conopo@btinternet.com** LPG and Oil – Update LPG Most people who expressed an interest in the collective LPG deal have now signed up to Calor on a 24 month deal – 45.5p st per litre, fixed for 12 months. The deal officially starts on 1 September, so be quick if you want to get involved! You can email me at the address at the bottom of this update. Oil The ‘Kilworth Oil Buying Group’ placed its first order in August – a total of 25,000 litres was delivered to the Kilworths and a few outlying villages at a price of 52.8p per litre. The delivery went without a single incident and the service received was excellent, for me at least, and I’ve had no complaints from anywhere else! The price represented a huge result for us, as we’ve discovered how difficult it is to chase ‘the best deal’. On the day we matched YOBCO’s price, but on another ‘test’ day we actually managed to beat YOBCO’s price by over 1p per litre. Finding the best deal on the market is more than a full time job, but I still think we can collectively get a good deal on a non-profit making basis. KOIL is now officially run by me and another volunteer – Amanda Edge. Please continue to contact us via my email address, to avoid confusion, but Amanda played a big part in getting a fantastic deal for August’s delivery. She’s also opened the door to a possible 12 month deal with a single supplier. Unfortunately, the meeting for people to air their views on the matter will have happened by the time you read this notice – all registered ‘KOIL’ members were emailed directly. If you’d like to know more about the deal on the table, please do get in touch. Of course, I’ll give you another update in next month’s issue. Thank you to everybody for supporting this non-profit making venture and we look forward to continuing to give you service with a smile! Sarah Langeveld Email: sarah@360degreebusinesssolutions.com / Tel: 575227
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DIANE E. HALL Beauty Therapist Full range of beauty treatments Fake bake tanning, facials, body treatments, manicure, pedicure, waxing **New** - Gel nails Husbands Bosworth Salon Brochure and gift vouchers available Tel: 01858 880567 or mobile 07732 571714 10% discount with this voucher All Saints Classic Film Nights 2011-12 season: titles of the Jan, Feb and March showings will be decided later. All Performances will be held in the Church Community Hall, Honeypot Lane, Husbands Bosworth and will start at 7.30 pm. Refreshments will be provided in the Interval. Payments to be on the door. Admission £3 each (accompanied children under 12 free), including tea/coffee etc. Proceeds towards the refurbishment of the Hall. Friday October 14th : "BERLIN EXPRESS" A wartime thriller with Merle Oberon & Robert Ryan (1948/B/W)
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Friday 25th November: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" with Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh : a romantic Christmas Drama to be shown on the eve of All Saints Christmas Festival (1949, B/W) Friday 9th December: "JUMPING FOR JOY" a comedy starring Frankie Howerd & Stanley Holloway (1956, B/W) 2012 Dates : Fridays January 13th, February 10th & March 9th
Your Letters / Memory Corner
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YOUR LETTERS: Sorry no letters this month folks!! What do you all think about the wind turbine?? We’d love to hear your views!! MEMORY CORNER We have included two photographs of businesses along the main road. Can anyone give us the dates and any other snippets of information. It would be wonderful if we could have a shop again, next to the pub. The ideal spot. What is the building on the left? Looks Pageremarkably 5 like a garage? The post office looks unchanged!
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Notes from the Parish Council Meeting
Minutes of the Parish Council 16th August 2011, held at Belgrave Village Hall Church Street North Kilworth Present: Councillors Green, Hardwick, Knight, Sandercock & Lawrence (Chair), Brian Smith Parish Clerk and Bosworth Ward Member 6 other members of the public 1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING held on 19th July 2011 signed as a true record. 2. MATTERS ARISING The Clerk reported that he had again tried to get a map of the adoptable highways within the village from Clive Howe without success. He would try another contact at County Hall. 3. QUESTION TIME FOR PARISHONERS 1. Question raised regarding the lack of visibility at junction of High Street and Station Road. The Clerk reported that he had forwarded a plan to the County Council suggesting a possible modification of the kerb line to prevent vehicles obstructing the visibility. A reply had been received indicating that it would be considered when present financial constraints have eased. 2. Suggestion made that double white lines be placed on A4304 between North Kilworth and Husbands Bosworth. The Clerk agreed to speak to Parish Clerk at Husbands Bosworth to see if joint approach could be pursued with County Council. 3. Question raised regarding possible location of affordable housing within the village. A request was made that there should be a further public meeting to gauge the feeling of the village towards the provision of affordable housing. The Chairman reported on the recent meeting he had been invited to with Richard Windley, Peter Jones, the Clerk in his capacity as District Councillor and the Adrian Eastwood the Development Control Officer at HDC. It would appear that the site under active consideration would be considered as a “rural exception site” as it is outside the village envelope. The size of the development should not exceed 10 dwellings with a 6:4 split of affordable to private houses. There was a need to cross subsidise to enable the affordable dwellings to be financed. A letter to interested Register Social Landlords would be sent by Richard Windley. A need was identified to ensure that proper consideration of villagers be considered in any allocations made. 4. Question raised regarding the speed of vehicles on the South Kilworth Road. The Chairman indicated that the question of vehicle speeds within the village would be considered later in the meeting. 4. PLANNING MATTERS The Clerk reported that he had not been contacted by Mr Goode regarding a revised planning application for the proposed Marina. 11/00883/ETF: First floor rear and two storey rear extension to extend property and provide granny annexe (extension of time of 08/00747/FUL) Station Farm House Station Road North Kilworth. The Parish Council offered no comments on the above application: 11/00726/FUL: Conversion of barn to self-catering holiday accommodation and insertion of dormer windows: Land at Gandys Nursery Lutterworth Road North Kilworth Leicestershire. 11/00984/FUL: Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension: Top House Farm Pincet Lane North Kilworth.The Parish Council offered no comments on the above application: 5. FINANCIAL MATTERS The Clerk informed the meeting that as of close of business on 2nd August 2011 the current account stood at £10262.24 of which £3929.37 was available for funding heritage based projects. The reserve account stood at £9965.00. 6. VILLAGE STRUCTURE The Clerk confirmed that he had informed the County Council of the following defects and that action had been taken: 1: Blocked surface water drain outside 1 Back Lane 2: Breaking up of road surface outside The Rectory 3: Manhole collapse near “Little London” 7. LOCAL ISSUES The Chairman whilst working in the proximity of the A4204 was concerned at the high speeds of traffic using the A4304. He was aware that Husbands Bosworth Parish Council had purchased a speed indicating device (SID) which recorded the date time and speed of vehicles approaching the devise. Unfortunately it was not possible for an agreement for the hire of the Husbands Bosworth SID to be negotiated. The Clerk had been requested to obtain a quotation for a similar device as supplied to Husbands Bosworth. The Chairman indicated that until some actual data had been collected over a period time there was little chance of being able to influence any improvements to reduce traffic speeds within the village. After some discussion it was proposed by Councillor Lawrence and seconded by Councillor Green that the Parish Council purchases a Radarlux MiniVisor 230NG VAS and associated equipment at a cost of £3254.60 plus VAT and carriage of £34.75. On being put to the vote the motion was carried unanimously. It was agreed that the cost be met from reserves. It was also agreed that the Chairman be authorized to enter into an agreement with the County Council to enable the equipment to be fixed to County Council structures. The Clerk was asked to inform the County Council of a collapsed salt bin on the corner of South Kilworth Road and Washpit Lane. A request had been received from North Kilworth Sports Club for a donation towards the improvement of the access from South Kilworth Road to the sports field. As the Sports Club land is owned by the Parish Council it was felt that a donation of £500.00 would be appropriate. It was proposed by Councillor Hardwick and seconded by Councillor Green that a donation of £500.00 be made to the Sports Club. the proposal was approved unanimously. The Chairman reported to the council that there would be meeting of the Parish Plan Sub Committee in the Church Rooms on 25th August. The Parish Council commented on the proximity of the proposed access to the A4304 and the need to ensure that any materials used would be of an appropriate material and noted that the application had been refused by Harborough District Council. The Clerk reported that he had received an email from Nuon Renewals which had been circulated to councillors regarding the distribution of monies from the Community Fund set up as part of the planning conditions for the Swinford Wind Farm. The email indicated that some £40,000 would be available annually to parishes overlooking the turbines over the 25 years. The Clerk was requested to contact Nuon Renewals and invite them to the next parish council meeting to discuss possible projects.
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ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA The Clerk reported that he had not received a report from Julie Fish on the activities of the Sub Committee but had recently banked £178.50 for their bank account. At the close of business on 15th July 2011 the amount of money held in the Current Account was £5979.71 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 30th June 2011 was £19788.98. 9. DATES OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on 6th September 2011 in the Belgrave Village Hall Church Street at 7.45 pm. The meeting closed at 8.30 pm. The above are draft notes from the PC meeting. The full minutes will be posted on village notice-boards after the next PC meeting.
DID you Know? September is Older Persons’ Month!! During September there will be a number of events aimed at older people, taking place across the County. Look out for short computer courses and health related events in libraries. Further details can be found at www.leics.gov/olderpersonsmonth
Green-thinking district hits recycling top 10 Harborough District Council has been named as one of the top 10 best recyclers in England, according to an independent survey. The district has been ranked as the tenth best recycler, with an unaudited recycling rate of 58.1 per cent – the percentage of waste recycled instead of going to landfill. Harborough District Council already has the best recycling rate in Leics, but this is the first time the district has been named in the top ten for recycling nationally. The independent annual survey, which is carried out by Let’s Recycle, the online magazine for the waste and recycling sector and local authorities, ranked the district council in the top ten out of more than 350 authorities. The top council survey is carried out each year & comes ahead of the ‘official’ league table generated by Defra, which is expected to be published in a few months’ time.
Harborough District Council, is responsible Whilst on which holiday we foundfor this safety recycling and waste in the district, has put the success on a beach in Puglia, Italy. down to innovation and service changes when required. It also promotes recycling initiatives through engagement with residents and education work inFLAG schools. WHITE = IT POINTS
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Message from the Curate
Wheat and poppies...
I’m sure most of us saw the beautiful field of poppies by Junction 20 earlier this year. It was stunning – I saw people there photographing it several times. I have no idea what the crop underneath was, though. It was just a glorious mass of red. What WAS the crop? Could have been one of several cereals, I suppose. Let’s imagine it to have been wheat. I understand from someone
Page 9 that the price offered for wheat is less if it’s full of poppy seeds. If that’s so, the farmer with the beautiful field was probably who knows less impressed by the sight than we were... To him, the poppies were just difficult and expensive weeds. There’s a parable about weeds and wheat. (Matthew 13 v 24-30) Jesus said they should be allowed to grow together, then at the harvest the weeds go to be burnt, the crop into the barns. He was speaking of good and evil in the world. Until the Kingdom of God comes, the world, like the field, contains both.
Our poppy field made me reflect on the church – the people of Christ - and our Church buildings. We have some spectacular Churches in our Benefice. There’s not one that isn’t beautiful, and worth caring for. Unfortunately, because of their age, they take a huge amount of upkeep, and a lot of the energy of the church people goes into maintaining them. It is a sapping and dispiriting experience if we are not also alert to the real crop hiding under the poppies that are the buildings. That is the people of our communities. As the daughter of an artist, brought up loving and admiring beautiful architecture, I am the last person to suggest neglecting our beloved Churches. As a priest, too, I value the ancient holiness of our Churches, where weddings and Christenings, funerals and harvests, Sunday worship and private prayer have taken place for centuries. However, as a member of the family of God, I am also the last person to suggest that we neglect our real crop – that is, each other. Pastoral ministry is great. It is definitely not a sapping and dispiriting experience. It’s sometimes exhausting, but it’s always fulfilling and rewarding. We all share life with friends and families, and gain comfort and pleasure from it. God calls us to treat all people as friends, brothers and sisters, and to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. We should be alert to our neighbour’s needs, and reach out to one another in good times as well as bad. That serves both the church and the crop we are growing. As we harvest the fields and orchards, it’s worth reflecting back to the summer beauty of those poppies, now a bit of a problem! And on what we are nurturing in caring for our Churches – so that we don’t get so entranced by them that we forget the beauty of the church they exist to serve. Happy harvesting! Jane Kennedy
Baptisms: Millie-May Elizabeth Green - 21 August - Gilmorton Zachery James Green - 21 August - Gilmorton Lucille Raven Watts – 28th August - Shawell Marriages: 5th August- Thomas Mikunda & Esther GrootPeatling Parva 27th August- Colin Haynes & Lynda McKeownNorth Kilworth Funerals: Gill Hewitt aged 47 – 5th August - Gilmorton
St Andrew’s Church Flower Rota 04.09.11 Mrs B.Poole 18.09.11 HARVEST FESTIVAL If you would like to help with the Harvest Festival in any way please contact J.Guilfoyle ( 880574 )
Many thanks
Thinking of being confirmed? Baptism is when a person begins their journey in faith. Confirmation is when a person confirms for themselves the promises their parents and godparents made at their baptism to help them to walk in the way of Christ. It is when they choose to make a mature commitment to be a Christian and is a special event presided over by a bishop. There are some Confirmation services coming up in the next few months. If you think you would like to be confirmed or would be interested in exploring whether this is the right thing for you to do at the moment, please contact Revd Emma Davies or Revd Jane Kennedy. Revd Emma Davies (01455 556573) Revd Jane Kennedy (01455 554065)
Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel September Brian Kennard 01858 462889 4th 11th 18th 25th
Mrs Brenda Whittam Mrs Kim Shorley Rev Brian Kennard- the Lord's Supper Rev Peter Green
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Sunday 4th Sept Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (Green)Romans 13.8-14 Matthew 18.15-20 8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.00 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Catthorpe Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.15 am Misterton Morning Prayer Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Shawell (with Swinford) Harvest Thanksgiving Revd Emma Davies Sunday 11th Sept Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (Green)Genesis 50.15-21 Matthew 18.21-35 8.30 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 9.30 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers 11.00 am Gilmorton Family Service Revd Emma Davies/Su Marfell 11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Peter Brown 6.00 pm Peatling Parva Evensong Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Tuesday 13th September 9.30 am South Kilworth
Holy Communion (BCP)
Revd Jane Kennedy
Sunday 18th Sept Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (Green) Jonah 3.10 – 4.11 Matthew 20.1-16 8.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.30 am North Kilworth Harvest Village Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 11.00 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Catthorpe Village Service Judith Smith 11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall 3.00 pm Walton Village Hall Harvest Service joint Church/ Chapel Revd EmmaDavies/ Revd Jane Kennedy 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Keith Wilding Sunday 25th Sept Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (Green) readings tbc 10.30 am Ashby Magna Avon Swift Group Service Revd Emma Davies/ Revd Jane Holy Communion (CW) Kennedy Preacher: tbc All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Telephone: 01455 554065
St Andrew’s Church, NK Could anyone help with coffee/refreshments after the new service on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 9.30 ? It really only involves making a few cups of tea or coffee. We are hoping to organize a rota so that it isn’t always the same people? Would anyone new like to go on the rota? If you are interested please contact either Liz Jones 880262 or Carolyn 880769
T To put a note in the news about the coffee/refreshments after the new service on the 3 rd Sunday of the month at 9.30
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 information contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe@gmail.com/ 880650 Our Speaker this month was Eleanor Donaldson who gave a really interesting and informative talk about the pitfalls of food labelling. The next meeting will be on Thursday 15th Sept at 7.30pm when Clare Bloomfield will tell us all about ‘Behind the scenes at Joules’. Flowers & raffle Jennifer Rodgers; Catering- Mandy Green. The WI would like to thank the Millennium Green Committee for their help in setting up for the WI Hog Roast on the Green.
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Say Hello To: Peter & Maggie Morgan You had better move quickly if you want to say ‘Hello’ to Maggie and Peter, because in their retirement they are attending to their passion for travel. During this year they will have travelled to Australia, Cyprus, Chile, Argentina, and Spain – which will bring the number of countries that they have visited to 80! I am under strict instruction not to over play the village hall (VH) so let’s start with a few things that not many know about the Morgans. Peter could have taken a job in Israel instead of Leicester. Maggie went out with Brian Jones of Rolling Stones fame, and his best friend. On different nights! Just imagine, if Israel or Brian Jones had turned out differently the VH might have fallen down.
There is much to reveal about Maggie and Peter. Born nearly 70 years ago, they both went to school in Cheltenham, and met at Art College there. Peter moved on to The Royal College of Art, studying textiles and fashion design. Maggie went to Reading University to take an art teachers diploma. 5 years later they met up at a friends wedding (isn’t it amazing what develops at weddings?) where Peter said “I’m off to Australia”, and Maggie said “I’m going to Canada.” Peter asked “Why don’t you come to Australia?” They travelled overland in a VW camper and got married in Afghanistan en route. That was 45 years ago, with 33 of those years spent in NK. Maggie taught art in the Cotswolds and Bristol before both of them worked for K shoes in the Lake District – Maggie in advertising and Peter winning International Shoe Designer of the Year award. Maggie became pregnant with Jacob then Jessica, so work took a back seat until she took a part time job at HM Prison Welford Road, followed by 7 years at Glen Parva Young Offenders Institution where she taught art as therapy for disturbed youngsters. Her challenging work continued with 15 years at Leicester Prison where she became Head of Education - responsible, amongst other things, for teaching sex offenders and those who were separated from other prisoners for their own safety. Along the way she served on Home Office committees. After K shoes Peter taught at Newcastle and Preston Poly before settling for 23 years at what was then Leicester Poly. As the fashion textile guru he was seconded to work for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation on three-month projects in Malaysia, Cuba, Brazil, and India - advising on fashion textile education in those countries. They have two children. Jacob is working as a manager in IT for Capitol One in Nottingham, living with Mikenda, his partner of 16 years, and her daughter Cambell. Jessica teaches music in Sydney; husband Tim is a professional percussionist; Hugo and Portia are the grandchildren. In NK they started SASSA 30 years ago despite the reservations of Mr Timson and Rector Doggett, and were trustees of the Millenium Green. Maggie has been a WI member throughout her time in NK, and then of course…..there’s the VH. 12 years ago the VH was threatened with closure. Thanks to Maggie and Peter’s vision and persistence, plus fund raising initiatives including the 49ers, the VH now has an income that could make it self financing – especially when the income from solar panels kicks in. There is approved planning permission for an extension to allow the likes of badminton, carpet bowls, and theatre groups, plus a meeting room and doctors surgery. Maggie and Peter have a passion for opera and art. In particular they are turned off by buildings that don’t suit the surroundings - like the carbuncle that was on the front of the VH until recently. So the VH keeps rearing it’s head, but when you say ‘Hello’ to the Morgans there’s a lot more that you can talk about. DB
Things to do in September. Charnwood Museum. Donnington-le-Heath Manor Magic Lanterns Exhibition-3/09- 6/11 House A bit of Rough & Tumble- Wed 21st Just desserts Thurs 8 Harborough Museum Medieval Mayhem Sat 17/ Sun 18th Circus Stars- Sat 3rd Snibston Discovery Park Victorian Schoolday- Sat 10th Paranormal night Fri 9th th Justices of the Peace- Fri 16 - Mon Miners morning- Thurs 15th st 31 Oct Leics Miners Gala- Sat 17th Build a Roundhouse- Sat 24th Wigston Library Family History on the Internet- Wed 28th Sept
Bosworth Battlefield Les Routier- Sat 10th/ Sun 11th Guided walk- Sun 4th/ Sat 10th/ Sun 11th/ Sun 18th/sat 24th/ Sun 25th Beaumanor Hall Cream teas Sun 4th Carvery Lunch-Sun 4th Discover Beaumanor- Sun 25th
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September 2011
FUTURE EVENTS.
Mons: Yoga- 7pm Sports Club Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Thurs.1st: Mobile Library-Dag Lane, 1.30pm Sat 3rd: Family Challenge Sun 4th Al-Fresco Lunch Tues. 6th: Parish Council Meeting Wed.7th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 8th; Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Thurs.15th: Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30pm July Thurs.15th:WI- Behind the Scenes at Joules–Village Hall 7.30pm Sun 18th Village Harvest Service 9am Wed.21st Mobile Library- White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 22nd: Reading Group-8pm Ivy House Sun 25th: Meditation & Relax in Village hall 7pm for McMillan Cancer Support Thurs.29th: Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30pm July
Recipe of the Month
Blackberry & Apple Cake Serve this moist, succulent cake as a delightful snack or a dessert with custard & cream. 175gms plain flour Pinch of salt 100gms sunflower margarine 75gms caster sugar 225gms blackberries (hulled) 3 eggs 350gms apples (cored & grated) Grease an 8inch cake tin. Sift flour and salt. Rub in the margarine. Add sugar & fruit. Stir in eggs with a spoon. Do not beat. Put into the tin. Bake in the oven at 180degrees C/ mark 4 for 45-55 minutes until cooked through but still slightly moist in the centre. Dredge with caster sugar whilw still warm. Serves 6-8 Ideal for using all those North Kilworth apples!1 Wish I had an apple tree!
Oct: WI- Sugarcraft Nov: WI- Faith Supper Dec WI Christmas Party December 3rd: Christmas Quiz- In aid of village hall
The Land These orchards that have lonely stood since Spring Swelling their fruit unnoted in the sun, Are populous suddenly, with ringing voice, September mornings, when the sun’s yet low, And dew upon the leas Make brambles glisten and the mushrooms grow. Codlin’s already stripped; his day was done When August holidays were first begun, Being the childrens’ apple, earliest ripe And nothing worth for keeping; only worth Young teeth, and summer fun. But Quarrendens, and Russets nicely browned And common Councillors, of varied stripe, And Pippins smelling of the rainy earth Was to be harvested With Peasgood Nonesuch, giant in his girth, Cox, Blenheim, Ribstone, properly renowned, Apples that wait till Christmas, darkly stored On shelf or floor, not touching, one by one. Vita Sackville-West I can remember my Granny storing apples under her bed. Each one wrapped in newspaper!! Nothing better than a Bramley though Ed
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Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support BT say that if sufficient people register an interest on their website, they will be able to do something about it! This may still take some time, but we could at least try. Next time you are on the internet, take a couple of minutes to register interest your Go to Bt website Bt.com Select ‘Phone, Broadband and TV’ tab across the centre of the page Select ‘Learn about BT Infinity superfast Broadband’ Select ‘Check if you can get BT infinity’ Enter your phone number 01858 88…… and press ‘Check Now’ It will then tell you you can’t obtain BT Infinity. Select ‘Register Interest’ and complete your name, and email address.
On Friday 30th September 10am-12 noon at Far Hemploe The Belt South Kilworth Boutique 34, Phoenix Trading Cards, Bring and Buy Plants, Childrens Crafts and Accessories, Jewellery, Woodcraft, Tombola Homemade Jams and Pickles, Ideas for Christmas, Raffle etc…
ALL W ELCO M E !
ASTRONOMY- The Easy Way Belgrave Village Hall, North Kilworth, L!17 6EZ Starts 21 September 2011 Wednesdays 10.15- 11.45am (10am for coffee & biscuits) 10 meetings of 1hr 30 mins An introduction to astronomy & its relevance to our knowledge of how the universe began & has since evolved. Discover the solar system & Earth’s place in the galaxy and the universe. Other topics will be negotiated & may include making accurate observations, the relationship between time & space, space exploration & the use of instrumentation when observing the night sky. TUTOR; Frank Gear (the planetarium man) FEE £50.25 (discounted 45.25) Contact Sally Sherratt on 01858 Family Challenge 571064 for further details
Meditation Relaxation Sunday 25 th September 7pm in the Village Hall, North Kilworth £3 – All monies to go to McMillan Cancer Support Don’t Forget The
Sat 3 rd September at 9.30am