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4th after Trinity, Holy Communion, Stanford-on-Avon Football, Playing Field Parish Council, Village Hall MaMites, Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall First Friday, White Hart Family Service, St Nicholas Church Football, Playing Field Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church MaMites, Village Hall Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Luncheon Club, Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall 6th after Trinity, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church W.I., Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall St Mary Magdelene, Joint Holy Communion, North Kilworth MaMites, Village Hall Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Art Club, Village Hall Avon Swift Group Holy Communion, Catthorpe MaMites, Village Hall
ADVANCE NOTICE Saturday 29th September Saturday 3rd November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December Saturday 15th December
Italian Evening Bonfire Night Safari Supper Annual Church Bazaar Children’s Christmas Party
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St. Nicholas’ South Kilworth will be welcoming the choir of St. Anne’s, Leicester (the previous parish of Canon Chris Oxley) for a
Choral Evensong according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer on Sunday 19 August at 6 pm. On that day we would hope that people from across the benefice and beyond will come to share in this very special event
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TEAM VICAR’S LETTER All God’s Children ‘And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.’ (Mark 10.16) The words above describe Jesus’ reaction to little children being brought to him. His disciples, in line with the cultural understanding of the day that children were insignificant members of society, had shooed them away. Jesus goes out of his way not only to acknowledge them but to pick them up in his arms and to bless them. In so doing he demonstrates something of the wide inclusivity and generosity of God’s love. July brings with it the end of another year in the life of our schools. It is a time for children, teachers and parents to reflect on what has been achieved and to look forward to what comes next. For those children in year 6 in our primary schools this July marks the beginning of a big change as they move into the new world of secondary education. There are all sorts of ways in which this change will be marked including the popular autographing of school shirts on the last day! At end of term services in our churches we shall mark the transition too using prayers of blessing. In some of them we shall use a reciprocal blessing where the children leaving stand at the front and are blessed by the whole school, and then the leavers themselves say words of blessing for the rest of the school. It is a moving act, not least for me this year as my younger child moves on from primary school, but moving because the children themselves ask for God’s blessing on their peers. They are very much part of God’s family. The Church of England has been in the headlines recently as many will be aware, giving a response to the Government’s consultation on ‘Equal Civil Marriage’. In July the General Synod meets again and there will almost certainly be media coverage of decisions taken or not taken in the whole debate about women bishops. The ‘soundbite’ culture in which we live seeks to summarise complex debates such as these in simple phrases, which means that much of the nuance of argument can be lost. The danger of this simplification is not only that the full complexity is never understood by anyone outside the debating chamber but that people in certain groups or with certain views can feel judged, shut out and unwelcome in church life. No one should feel excluded from our church families because as Christians, first and foremost, we are cherished children of God. It may help us, whatever the headlines say this month, to remember the image of Jesus taking up children in his arms and blessing them, to know ourselves and those around us held in the arms and the gaze of God, and to act boldly in offering our blessings in God’s name to all, just as those children in our schools will do for each other before they continue their journeys into the future. With every blessing to you all.
Emma Davies
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Telephone: 01788 860445 Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573
FROM THE REGISTER Holy Baptism: We welcome, Martha Christine Williams
24th June at St. Nicholas’ Church, South Kilworth
SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB For details about how to join the bowls club, or any general information, please contact the Secretary, Keith Rickhuss on 01858 575792. Email: keith.rickhuss@which.net TOTE NEWS June 2012 winners £50 Henry McGuire No 19 £40 Reg Morris No 51 £30 Pat Schofield No 83 £20 Steve Tallis No 39 The July Draw will take place on Monday 2nd July 2012 at 1pm and the August Draw on Monday 6th August. These generally take place over lunch at the Kilworth Springs Golf Club. Tote members, bowlers, partners and friends are welcome to attend the draws. The cost to join the Tote is £1 per week and if you join before the 2nd of July a one-off cheque for £26 made payable to the “South Kilworth Bowls Club” -will cover the remaining 6 monthly draws of 2012. The number of Tote members cannot exceed 100, but there are still several numbers available. For more details, please contact Maggy Roberts - 01858 571238. email: magsroberts@yahoo.co.uk Thank you for your continuing support.
Maggy Roberts
LUNCHEON CLUB On Thursday 14th June again a depleted number of us gathered for lunch in the Village Hall. Eileen Burd treated us to a Cordon Bleu main course of Crispy Chicken with New Potatoes and Tomatoes served with Rocket Salad and Coleslaw. To follow Louise Boffey provided a tasty Bread and Butter pudding. Tea and chocolates rounded off a very pleasant meal. The next meeting will be a Jubilee Strawberry Tea in the Village on Thursday 12th July. David Burd
W.I. DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2012 At WI this month we were joined by members from Lutterworth WI and other visitors for an insight into the different Asian Cultures in Leicester. Nila Lodia told us how to recognise where people came from by the different clothes they wore and which side of their nose was pierced. Entertainment is very important to them - having big colourful festivals with lots of food music and dancing. Two members were dressed up in different types of saris, both having 6 yards of material and hand sewn with colourful beads and stitching. We rounded off the evening sampling some Indian food Nila had brought; Ghatiya (mild), Puri (peppery), Sev (very spicy). The next meeting is on the 17th July when we have a mater of ceremonies visiting us. Visitors always welcome. Louise Boffey 17th July Mater of Ceremonies 21st August Outing 18th September David Clarke, Sparkenhoe Farm Leicestershire Cheeses 16th October Nila Lodia. Lets experience India, its culture, food and traditions 20th November Janet Courtney's Victorian Lady at Christmas 11th December Christmas Party
KILWORTH CHALLENGE 2012
Thanks a Million!!!
We made the million!! The Kilworth Challenge raised 56,896 pounds on the day and when the generous support from Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre and the `gift aid` is taken into account, this will rise above 70,000. This takes the grand total raised over the life of the Challenge to in excess of an amazing 1,020,000 pounds. The 2012 Kilworth Challenge was won by `3 Teachers and a Shelf Stacker` led by previous winner John Fish whose family lives in North Kilworth. With John were Matt Soulsby, Mark O`Dea and Steve Dean. Second was a team from the Lutterworth area called `Don’t Look Back` with Tony Brown, Mark English, Kieth Richmond and Simon Jones. Third was `the Bosworth Boys` from Husbands Bosworth supporting the Charity HomeStart with Jack Johnston, Patrick O`Neill, Sam Caves and Steve Harwood. The winning female team was `4Shes to the Wind` comprising Catherine Weston, Lucy Dunkley, Sara Young and Caroline Du Plessis who also won the fastest female yomper. The fastest male runner was Michael Burke from North Kilworth in `Lads and Dads`. Mixed team winners were `The Crown Joules` from Market Harborough with Tom Joule, Simon Dowling, Paul Price and Emma Davies. The over 40s category was won by a long standing team in the competition, `The Kilworth Lions`, comprising Adam Herring, John Linnell, Stefan Green and Neil Foster. The team that raised the greatest amount of sponsorship was again `Running on Carling` with Simon Jones, Stuart Conopo, Ben Hurst and Jason Wright, all very local to North Kilworth. Their efforts spread almost over the whole year raised a fantastic 4171 pounds. Special recognition was made in memory of two individuals from North Kilworth, Claire Squires and Andrew Emery. The colour for the year was Claire`s favourite red and the female trophy was named after her as the `Claire Squires Trophy`. The `over 40s` trophy was named after Andrew as the `Andrew Emery Trophy`. Very fitting tributes to two fine individuals who always competed in the best traditions of the Challenge. 35 teams tackled 35 challenges in the wet, windy and muddy countryside walking and running over 30 miles in atrocious conditions, especially on the Sunday. Just as in previous years the challenges required physical strength, mental agility and most importantly team work – some were tough while others were just plain fun. They featured the obstacle course swinging through the trees, racing in the mud, a scary roundabout and some word and number puzzles, plus sprinting over a cross country course. The biggest challenge of course was to see how much funding they could raise. This bulk of this year`s sponsorship will go to Dukes Barn in Derbyshire, the Leicestershire Club for Young People, and Over the Wall, three Midland based charities that help disadvantaged and handicapped children. The remainder will go to local charities and good causes. We would like to express their appreciation for everyone that helped, especially the Sports Club, landowners and the Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre. As ever special thanks goes to the marshals and the competitors themselves who kept smiling through the wet, wind and the rain. Once again …………….
Thanks a Million!!! Colin Clark, Paul Whitehead, Mike Lawrence, Bruce Phillips, Nick Otter, Duncan Moss, Mick Faulkner, Chris Mitchell and Manfred Morris PS : Don’t forget the Family Challenge set for Saturday 1st September 2012.
FROM THE SCHOOL The Key Stage 2 children enjoyed a residential visit to Swanage where they took part in RNLI life saving training, body boarding, rode on a steam train and visited Corfe Castle amongst other activities. As always the children were a pleasure to take away and a credit to their families. If you would like to see pictures of our activities please visit our website www.southkilworthschool.org.uk During June we have had a visit from Mrs Katango Chileshe, headteacher at our partner school in Zambia. The children have enjoyed telling her about their school and lives and finding out about the lives of children in Zambia. We enjoyed entertaining some of our older residents during our Jubilee Tea Morning and would like to thank our visitors for coming. During June the KS1 children are visiting Woodland Grange Primary School in Oadby to join with them in a "mini Olympics" In order to help us with forward planning please contact the school if you have children 2+ years old who you wish to attend South Kilworth Primary so that we can add them to our waiting list. Also if you know of any other children who would like a place at our school please ask them to do the same. As from September 2013 we are able to take 12 children per year group so will have extra spaces available in several year groups. Currently we have spaces available in Year 1 and Year 6 for September 2012. If any parents wish to visit the school prior to placing their child's name on our waiting list we will only be too happy to show you around. Please contact the school office for an appointment. Angela Dewes Headteacher South Kilworth C of E Primary School Walcote Road South Kilworth Leicestershire LE17 6EG Tel 01858575307
WASoSKs IN JUNE June saw 11 of us dining out at “Mac Hinchley’s”, among this group we welcomed a new member John Keal. We were very well looked after at David’s establishment where the burgers were large and the whisky was……….but that’s another story. The library was replenished by a significant collection of new bottles. Interestingly as we work through the more easily obtainable whiskies these new additions included several rarer cask strength drams, well it interested us! Of these the “best bottle” award went to A’Bunadh a cask strength offering from the Aberlour distillery. We also tasted special editions from Bruichladdich a 16year old aged in claret barrels from Paulliac, as well as special editions from Auchentoshan and the Arran distillery - tasting notes below Auchentoshan 13yr old distillery edition: A seasalt with creamtoffee note on the nose led to a light salty impression leading to a peppery spiciness with a mild bitter finish in the mouth. Arran Distillery 13 yr old distillery edition: A big rich nose with a strong hint of lemon marmalade on the nose with a sweet bot not cloying taste with hints of lemon and sugared almonds on the finish. After supersizing us with his burgers, David then minimized us with his offering of a 16yr old Jura. The lesson of the week for those who indulge in internet shopping is …….if it looks too good to be true…..it probably is. A full bottle next time please.
Before I sign off, I have to congratulate the Korks for their now infamous win in the great Tug-o-War contest at the Jubillee celebrations. We do not even have the excuse of it being the morning after. I’m sure I speak for the rest of the WASoSKs in admitting that the heavier team won fairly and squarely. In preparation for next time?!!!! we will have to stick to a supersizing diet if we are going to compete. Our next meeting is planned for the Friday 6th July at Matt Rogers Rob Burd
KILWORTH KORKS The Kilworth Korks are now officially one year old and what a year it's been. The general feedback has been very good with an excellent turnout at the planning meeting in January with more ideas than months in the year, so let’s hope it’s as good next year. We have had many varied and interesting meetings Flower reading, Theatre trip, Champagne Tasting and this month a two and a half hour walk with a very welcome drink and buffet at the end. This is to name just a few; turnout has been varied but that’s good - nobody must feel that they have to attend everything, just do what you fancy. Best turnout was probably for our lovely Christmas do at the Shires. So it's never too late to come, join and meet new friends from our village! Special thanks must go to Claire Hubbard for her excellent administration skills and keeping us all up to date.! Eileen Burd
KILWORTH KORKS – PROPOSED EVENTS FOR 2012 Date Provisional Date Saturday 4th August Sept Friday 12th Oct
Event Clay Pigeon Shooting
Nov / Dec
Party Night
Rounders & Picnic Supper Night @ Lynton, North Road
Details 4-7pm Shoot
Get involved as much or as little as you want … Cooking, demonstrations or just sample home made dishes made on the night with Tina (Cook in Kilworth)
If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to chris_hubbard8@yahoo.com) so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork communications. Email addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members
OLYMPIC TORCH
The closest the Olympic Torch will get to South Kilworth is on Monday 2nd July when it will be travelling through Market Harborough, Lubenham, Foxton and on to Leicester.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
This will stop on Monday 9th July and restart on Monday 3rd September. Mark Tottman
SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS The great news this month is that a number of people around the village have contacted me with their own personal sightings – thanks to all the people that have done this. Following on from mention of the cuckoo last month, there have been 2 further sightings in the village although I have to say that they have now gone quiet, making them more difficult to locate. spotted flycatcher Another summer visitor, which has arrived at several locations, is the spotted flycatcher. It is probably one of those birds that can go unnoticed (being a little grey / brown and drab on first look). However, if you can see them well they are an entertaining bird to watch, demonstrating great agility as they fly from their favoured perch, often returning to the exact spot from where they set off (hopefully with an insect). I am aware of at least three locations in the village where spotted flycatchers have been seen - which is fantastic. Other notable records received are of sparrowhawk, a family party of great spotted woodpeckers, red kite and lapwings that have bred (having young birds present). Finally, the oystercatcher (mentioned last month) has successfully hatched chicks. This is the first known breeding record of oystercatcher at Stanford Reservoir. Chris Hubbard
EDITORIAL My thanks to all contributors but especial thanks to Rob Burd for his last minute WASoSK contribution which meant that I suddenly had a much smaller space to fill. An article which finishes controversially as well! The defeat at tug-o’-war has obviously rankled if it is not possible to be gracious in defeat even after a few weeks. As a member of the winning side the event had almost slipped from my memory. I am not sure that we were the weightier side and think the victory may have been due to superior technique and a surprise attack. The Jubilee event at the village hall and playing fields was enjoyable and well supported despite the cool weather – well done to the organisers. The art display showed that there are some very talented villagers and school children. I didn’t get around to trying the Jubilee cocktails so maybe these could be reprised in an Olympic themed event as TeamGB cocktails ? I wonder if the WASoSK’s had tried them and this affected their performance ? I had planned to but didn’t find the time to go around the Open Gardens but heard from those that did that they were magnificent and the cakes were also worthy of mention. It was rather a busy day and I even managed to turn up late for the official library opening. Ann Saunders