SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS October 2012 DIARY
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Football, Playing Field Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall MaMites, Village Hall Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Art Club, Village Hall First Friday, White Hart 18th after Trinity, Holy Communion, Stanford-on-Avon Football, Playing Field MaMites, Village Hall Wind Farm Money Open Meeting, Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall 19th after Trinity, Family Service, St Nicholas Church Football, Playing Field Bowls Club AGM, Village Hall Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church MaMites, Village Hall W.I. Village Hall Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Luncheon Club, Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall 20th after Trinity, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church Football, Playing Field MaMites, Village Hall Art Club, Village Hall WASoSK, Sideways Cottage St Simon & St Jude, Avon Swift Group Holy Communion, Stanford-onAvon Football, Playing Field MaMites, Village Hall
ADVANCE NOTICE Saturday 3rd November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December Saturday 15th December
Bonfire Night Safari Supper Annual Church Bazaar Children’s Christmas Party
The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders Please send copy for the November edition by 23rd October to Ann Saunders Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 338
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Email: am.saunders@virgin.net
The South Kilworth News is printed by Colin Olle. Advertising enquiries to Colin Olle Croft Acre, The Belt Tel: 575 791 Email: colin.olle@tiscali.co.uk
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Contact Michael Murphy on 01788 861877 or 0777 6065385
Team Vicar’s Letter A fair-weather faith? All-weather God!
Harvest festival time is once again upon us. It’s a season when we gather in churches, village halls and schools to give thanks to God for food, farmers and all the blessings of our lives, and to share some of the fruits of the earth in harvest suppers and lunches. The harvest hymns are invariably upbeat, exhorting us to be truly thankful for all that we have. And the pictures that go along with them are of sun-kissed golden corn blowing gently in the breeze. For many this year, the sun-drenched glory of generous crops is not a picture of reality. This year will be remembered at best for being cool and changeable weather-wise – in fact we have had the wettest Summer for a lot of years. The harvest for some has been good, for others not good at all. The same is the case for many as the recession continues to bite and some find themselves out of work or struggling to make ends meet. Life has a sense of changeability and uncertainty about it for many people at this time. It may feel for some that the wet weather is a mirror of their emotions. It may be this harvest time that many of us find it difficult to count our blessings and to be truly thankful. Harvest is about being thankful for what we do have, but it is at heart about taking stock of everything we have. It is thus about being honest about the difficult things too, the harvest we had hoped for but which has not materialised, the things we do not have, the things we wish had not happened. God will not only listen to our thanks but also to our cries of anguish. God promised to be with us always, even to the end of the age – see Matthew 28.20 - and that means being there for us, whatever life brings, in times of rainfall as well as sunshine. So, this harvest, as we sing songs of great thankfulness and praise, we can also be thankful that we have an all-weather God whatever the weather in which we live. Revd Emma Davies Morning Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9.00 am in Swinford Church Evening Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 5 pm in Gilmorton Church All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Telephone: 01788 860445 The Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 The Revd Jane Kennedy
17, Cromwell Close, Walcote, Telephone 01455 554065
FROM THE REGISTER Holy Baptism: We welcome, Edie Elizabeth Lacey
23rd September at St. Nicholas’ Church, South Kilworth
IMPORTANT MEETING The Diocesan Synod has approved a plan to revise the method of obtaining from parishes, the money needed to provide our clergy, supply support and training, and manage the Diocese. The present intention is to abandon the “Parish Share” system, a “tax” all parishes pay to the Diocese and to replace it with a more voluntary one, relying on generosity in recognition of what we receive from God’s goodness to us. An experimental project is being tried in two of our Deaneries. Our Diocesan Secretary, Jonathon Kerry has kindly agreed to explain the proposed scheme to us all, will discuss issues arising from it and answer any questions on related matters. This will also give one an insight into Diocesan finances, our annual income and expenditures. The event will take place in St. Nicholas’s Church from 7 pm to 9 pm on Friday 5th October and is free. Light refreshments are provided and anyone interested is welcome. Our Clergy team will be happy to meet you during the course of the evening to hear anything you wish to bring to their attention. Sam Lloyd, Churchwarden
FAMILY HARVEST THANKSGIVING 9.45am Sunday 14th October South Kilworth Church Let us join together to say THANK YOU for our food. Beth Rogers
LUNCHEON CLUB On Thursday 20th September 15 members gathered together at Kilworth Springs for lunch. The main course was Quiche served with New Potatoes and Salad. An alternative of Stuffed Peppers was available for those who wished. A selection of desserts catered for all tastes. Coffee and Tea with mints completed a most enjoyable afternoon. The October meeting will be in the Village Hall. David Burd
LOCK UP YOUR CARS Beware – keys were stolen from a car parked in Swinford last weekend.
AUGUST WASoSK MEETING
The 31st of August found 12 of us congregating Al Fresco at Ian Weightman’s. Despite the drizzle we felt we had to at least make the effort of an out door experience this summer! Oh the joys of the great British summer. We were treated to some very fine cheeses with a blue Strathdonald complementing the whisky exceptional well. It is now recognized by all members that we have acquired a large and increasingly interesting collection of whiskies. So much so, that for the rest of the year we will limit future additions to those of the host of the meetings, together with any new members of course. It seems hard to believe that after only 18 months we have collated such a collection despite everyone’s best efforts at trying to deplete it. Amongst the new offerings in august we had the opportunity to sample two drams from the same distillery and of the same age but with different aging conditions The Glenlivet 15yr old (The classic Green bottle) On the nose there was a zesty orange and marzipan note with a hint of wax, this was reflected with a marmalade and kernel taste with a soapy or beeswax finish The Glenlivet 15yr old French Reserve Obviously this was all about the “terroir”!!! This displayed a more grassy or hay note with a salty tang on the nose matched to a full oily marmalade mouth. As to the conversation, well at that time we were still basking in the euphoria generated by our great Olympians and by the show that LOCOG had put on. The WASoSKs pledged that our contribution to the lasting legacy should be to train harder, longer and more frequently and so inspire future generations. I’m not sure however, if Lord Coe would include whisky drinking as an Olympic sport. As for the next meetings Friday 28th September at Glebe House Friday 26th October at Sideways Cottage Friday 30th November at Mount Pleasant Rob Burd
THE SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB Club results provided by Alan Ainsworth.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Winner
Ray Carter
Runner-up
Jenny McGuire
Runner-up
Mick Mayhew
Ray Carter & Carole Fleming
Runners-up
Mick Mayhew & Rita Pickard
John Wilson
Runner-up
Sue Wilson
TREVOR ROWE 2 WOOD Winner
Ray Carter
4 WOOD PAIRS Winners
NOVICES Winner
TAFFY TROPHY Winner
Jenny McGuire
AGM The Bowls Club AGM is on 15th October at 7pm in the Village Hall. 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 September 2012 Winners £50 Kate Truman £40 Jonathon Wood £30 Gerry Byrne £20 Pam Green
No 12 No 26 No 54 No 60
The October Tote Draw will be on Monday 1st October 2012 - 1pm 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 new members are welcome as 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
THE CHURCH CLOCK I am sure nearly everyone has noticed that we have been having a few problems with the clock. It has been looked at by a man from Smiths of Derby. The clock needs an overhaul. The work will take place as soon as possible. Ray Dorman
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL The school is very proud to have been awarded The International Schools Award by the British Council for all the work it has done in relation to the Global Community. This has included topics around the Olympics, Bollywood dancing, learning French, finding out about the French culture, and learning about festivals from other cultures. The school has also formed links with a school in Zambia and our Harvest collection this year was towards resources for that school. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The children are enjoying a wide range of clubs and activities after school and at lunchtimes football, netball, gardening, multisports, choir, reading club. Many children are also working for their Bronze arts award with the help of Mrs Sandford. If you have a child who is due to start school next September and you have not yet registered them please do so as soon as possible. You are always welcome to come and visit the school if you have a pre school child and would like to find out more about us. Please telephone the school office on 01858 575307 to arrange a visit or for help with any aspect of the application process. Angela Dewes Headteacher South Kilworth C of E Primary School Walcote Road South Kilworth Leicestershire LE17 6EG Tel: 01858 575307
DOG WALKING CLUB I am fairly new to the village but am wondering if anyone would be interested in forming a Dog Walking Group with me. Unfortunately, I am only usually available on Sundays, but at my previous village made many close friends (both human and animal) taking communal walks, whilst enjoying friendship and “Doggy talk”. If anyone is interested, I am sure alternative days, other than Sundays could be arranged, possibly taking in the local countryside and maybe even stopping for a “picnic” or refreshment. If this appeals, please telephone Ella (01858 575889) for Doggy talk or even a chat.
FINAL PLEA FROM MA-MITES ! Ma-Mites is a toddler group which is held in South Kilworth Village Hall on Tuesdays, 10 - 11.30am, and is run by local mums. Cost is £1.50 per adult + child, and 50p for any additional child. We have seen numbers decline in recent years, as children have left to start school, and the number of toddlers in the village has diminished. Our numbers are now so low that we are facing closure, as we need a reasonable weekly turn-out to remain viable. Given the fluctuations in populations, it seems likely that there will be a need for a toddler group in the village in the future, so it would be a terrible shame if the existing group were to cease. We have decided that if numbers don't pick up between now and Christmas, we will have no choice but to close the Ma-Mites group. This will be a real pity, as for many years it has been a great way for local mums to meet each other, and for children to play with their peers in a large well-equipped hall. So please, if you look after a toddler or pre-school child on a Tuesday, do consider Ma-Mites as a fun activity that morning. We have lots of toys, we're very friendly and we really need you! Thank you For more information, please contact Rachel 07710 381533 or Sue 07770 748608
Gilmorton Garden Club Bunny Guinness Lecture The famous garden designer is giving a talk at Walton Village Hall on Thursday 11th October 2012 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets ÂŁ12. Payment by cheque (to Gilmorton Garden Club). Send to: Pam Shave Oak Tree House, North Road, South Kilworth, LE17 6DU PLEASE ENCLOSE A SAE!
CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX APPEAL Will YOU........wrap an empty medium sized shoebox and fill it with great little gifts ? It is then sent to a child in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. It is an unconditional gift, asking for nothing in return. For details of suitable items, leaflets and labels.........and any other information, contact Jacky Harrison. 01858 575 257 The village church will be open on the morning of SATURDAY, 10th. NOVEMBER for the receipt of boxes. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is the world's largest children's Christmas project.Your involvement and support are much appreciated. Thank you.
W.I. DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2012 16th October 20th November 11th December
Nila Lodia. Lets experience India, its culture, food and traditions Janet Courtney's Victorian Lady at Christmas Christmas Party
WANTED: BIG STRONG MEN AND WOMEN
Volunteers needed for October 13th to repaint external walls of village hall. Drinks and snacks provided along with all materials Please ring Michael or Ray for more details Michael 07776065385 Ray 07780846002
FUNDRAISING FOR KENYA VOLUNTEER TRIP On the 11th of July next year, I will be heading to the Rift Valley province in Kenya with my college. There I will be volunteering in 3 schools and will be involved in community work. This is an invaluable experience that will be both tough and rewarding but I'm very much looking forward to it. During the next 10 months, I will be holding various fundraising events to help towards the trip so any support or donations would be appreciated and I would be extremely grateful. I will keep the village updated on my progress. Alice Keal
SOUTH KILWORTH’S NINTH
SAFARI SUPPER Would you like to meet more neighbours? .... and eat with 22 different people in the village over good food? Join the village safari supper on Saturday November 17th Starts 7:30pm (prompt) at the village hall : return at 11:45pm for coffee and cheese Can you cook for 8 people? ( or do you know where Fosse Park M&S is?) Tickets; £15: one free to main course cooks: half price for starters and puddings Wine from £8 a bottle on the night. Open to singles and couples Please Please complete complete form below by October 9th at latest IN AID OF VILLAGE HALL FUNDS Further information contact - Hannah 571148, Michael 07776065385, 07776065385, Eileen 575514
REPLY SLIP Please reserve me ........................ tickets for the safari supper (cheques payable to ‘South Kilworth Village Hall’, Cost £15 per person (or £7.50 if cooking a starter or pudding or one free ticket if doing a main) Please state if vegetation or any dietary requirements
.......................................................................................................................................................... I will cook for 8 people (including myself and partner):Starter
Main course
Sorry can’t cook this year
Puddings
Don’t mind which we do
(If it is your first time you are not expected to cook)
Name:________________________ Tel No____________________________ Address:_____________________________ Email: ________________________
Please drop this slip off at Woodbank, North Road (Hannah)
Or Glebe House, Walcote Road (Eileen)
BADMINTON PLAYERS REQUIRED
BRIWORTH BADMINTON CLUB SEEK NEW MEMBERS NOW! We play both Wed & Fri Evenings at Guilsborough School and have teams in the Northampton League We want new members ideally with some experience to join! Any age welcome For further details contact Trevor on 01604 843064 or email Trevitox@hotmail.com Or just turn up at 7.30pm! You will be made very welcome at this friendly club. Junior Section every Friday during term time 6.30 – 7.30 Sessions taken by qualified county coach Age 10 and above Contact Trevor on 01604 843064 for further details or email Trevitox@hotmail.com
KILWORTH KORKS – PROPOSED EVENTS FOR 2012 Date Friday 12th Oct
Event Supper Night @ Lynton, North Road
Curry Night @ Sideways Cottage, Walcote Road
Details 7pm - Cookery demonstration. Try cooking a pudding or just carry on drinking and watching! £14 for sit down meal – Bring your own drink Order and pay by 4 Nov - Bring your own drink
Organisers: Debbie Timms & Sue Weightman Christmas Party Night @ The Shires
£20 for Christmas Meal & Disco
Organisers: Sara Bray & Debbie Timms Friday 9th Nov
Friday 14th Dec
Organisers: Amy Tottman & Tina Morley If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to chris_hubbard8@yahoo.com) or ‘phone 571156, so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork communications. E-mail addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members
SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS Following my “fly over” crossbills reported in last months SK News I managed to double my tally with 6 birds present for a few minutes in trees alongside the 10th hole of the golf club on 2nd September. Trips down to the reservoir have been infrequent and the range of species poor compared to last year. However, I have managed a few reasonable sightings including 4 grey wagtails on the weir, a redshank on the dam kingfisher and a good selection of warblers. These were all present in the hedges along the
Leicestershire bank on the 18th September and I suspect that they were feeding up on insects before commencing their long migration south. One small length of hedgerow attracted six different species including lesser whitethroat, whitethroat, garden warbler, willow warbler, chiffchaff and blackcap. I had an early morning 9 holes at Kilworth Springs on 16th September and I decided to put my binoculars in my golf bag – just in case. In the couple of hours I was out I managed to see a wheatear, 6 yellow wagtails, common snipe and good numbers of house martins and swallows. As we approach the end of September the last of the swallows and martins are now moving on and there has been a noticeable increase in activity on the bird feeders in the garden. Finally, I hadn’t seen a red kite locally for while but this was put right with some great views of a single bird over the Belt / North Road on 23rd September. Chris Hubbard
red kite
Changes to the Recycling and Waste Service Harborough District Council is changing the way in which waste & recycling is collected across the district. We aim to make the service easier, cheaper and greener for local people. When the new system is rolled out: • plastics will be collected from the kerbside, so there’ll be no more trips to recycling sites with heavy boxes; • we can save £200,000 per year for local tax payers by streamlining our approach and making better use of the material we collect; • we will make better use of cardboard waste and reduce the amount of waste that is sent for landfill. All households in the district will be issued with a third wheeled bin for dry recycling (glass, paper, cans, cardboard, plastics, etc). Not only will people be able to recycle more materials, they will no longer have to separate them all out. This bin will have a blue lid and an inner compartment for paper waste. The green wheeled bin will be used for garden waste only. And the black wheeled bin will remain for nonrecyclable waste. We hope people will only use the non-recyclable waste bin as a last resort. Food waste will no longer be collected at the kerbside and we are working with a team of volunteers called ‘master composters’ to help people compost food waste at home. We plan to introduce the system in November this year. We will let everyone know more details, and exact dates, by using leaflets, the council’s website and the local media. We are also looking for ‘Parish Champions’ to help us tell people about the service changes in your area and to encourage people to recycle as much as possible. These would be volunteers from the local community who have a passion for recycling and want to make a difference. Details are available on the enclosed poster – to display on your parish notice board – and I hope you will be able to encourage some inspirational people to take part. Volunteers should contact the District Council Waste Management Team on the details above.
Thanks in anticipation for your support with this scheme. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or visit www.harborough.gov.uk/recycling