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Successful Syston Christmas Event Wow Factor! New Lights on High Street
What a great day was had by all who attended the Christmas event on Saturday 3rd December 2016. After the event had to be cancelled in 2015, there were lots of nervous organisers in the time leading up to the day, with fingers crossed that the weather would not cause the same problem again! Thankfully, it didn’t and the crowds turned out to support this great event that starts Syston’s festive season.
The Stage provided a great focal point with entertainment throughout the afternoon. Santa’s grotto was well visited and the organisers would like to thank Nest estate agents for sponsoring this and providing bags to hold the gifts given by Santa. The Deputy Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Pauline Ranson, accompanied
by her husband, visited and presented the winners of the best dressed shop window competition. The Chairman of Syston Town Council, Cllr Paul Henry, presented her with a basket of flowers, see our picture below left. Families enjoyed all the activities, with many taking the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Street entertainer, Superman. The day finished with a spectacular fireworks display which allowed time for the a lights to turn on across the town. The feedback via the Stn facebook page has been wonderful and thank you Continues on page 2
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Continued from Front Page for all of your positive comments about the new lights, which hopefully, funding available, will be extended in 2017. The only disappointing aspect was the vandalism of the Christmas tree, which was decorated with items made by the schoolchildren of St Peter and St Paul’s Primary Academy. They had made two candy canes, which were ripped off the tree and burnt in Central park. The remaining items; picture frames with baubles, parcels and wreaths all survived persistent attempts to remove them. Unfortunately, the tree lights were not so lucky as on the last attempt were damaged beyond repair and will need replacing before this years event. Fortunately, these acts were caught on CCTV and the police were informed and are investigating. Now the work begins on the event for December 2017, so if you have some ideas or would like to be part of the event panel, then please contact Ursula Southern on 0116 260 7150. This is a community panel and we do need some new members.
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A radio interview with Syston in bloom at the Syston Station took place on Monday 28th November. BBC Radio Leicester presenter Dave Andrews interviewed members of Syston in Bloom for a programme that was broadcast on Saturday 11th December. They explained the work they had done in improving the area around the station and said how much the passengers have appreciated the work they have done so far.
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Local children learned about the joy of giving, when Make and Play baby and toddler group produced two Christmas hampers to be donated to local community members nominated by the Syston Age Concern group. The children, pictured above, helping to pack the hampers, learned that a simple gift can help to lift the spirits of those who may be feeling lonely or having suffered a sadness, (such as a bereavement). The children of Make and Play were visited by a reindeer before he was due to fly off and help Santa! Children were extremely excited to be visited by the beautiful creature, and many enjoyed their photo’s to be taken with their new friend, who belongs to local children’s charity The Phoenix Children’s foundation. The group raffled two knitted reindeer hampers and raised a total of £115.60 to donate to the children’s charity which raises funds to provide disabled, special needs and terminally ill NEED HELP WITH CLEANING? Call 0116 260 5758 I dust, hoover, clean cupboards, indoor windows, ironing, etc. I am trustworthy, have references and 20 years experience.
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and in particular on show. Good News There was a crime spree of criminal damage to motor vehicles overnight of Beat surgery the 1st January. A large number of Saturday 18th February, vehicles had rear windscreens 11.00am to 12.00noon at Syston smashed or tyre’s slashed. This Library. occurred in Thurmaston, Syston, East Coffee with a Cop Thursday 2nd Goscote, Rearsby, Birstall and going February 1.00pm to 2.00pm at The on towards Melton. Five arrests have Hub Café, High Street, Syston. been made and the investigation is Please pop along for a chat. ongoing. A further update shall be given when available. New Beat Members Sergeant Min Legaye has now left the Following a call from a member of the beat and is replaced by PS Laura public on the Liberty Gardens estate Millward 4681. at 2.37am one morning in November, PC Jordan Robson 2966 has also left an arrest was made of a male found entering a car. This male has been the beat, his replacement is PC charged with two thefts from motor James Wakefield 768 and we have vehicles, one of which was in Syston. another new beat officer PC Danielle Mistretta 2217. For the latest information on crime in Syston please visit: Crime Prevention Advice www.police.uk/leicestershire/NL61 Please continue to ensure you are locking your vehicles properly, I am Register your property free of charge still finding many unlocked. at www.immobilise.com Thieves are also now concentrating Follow us on Twitter on cars parked up for the school run @CharnwoodPolice. Facebook: as parents are leaving handbags, Loughborough Police jackets etc on display on front seats. Instagram: Leicestershire_police Car windows have been damaged to Contact details grab these items. Do not leave any valuables in the car PCSO Jo Freeman – 6612
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This month in the garden This is our monthly gardening feature by our own local expert and regular panellist on “Down to Earth”. Some years ago I gave my daughter, Louise, two birch seedlings that I had grown from seed I had received from Sakhalin island, which is North of Japan and close to Russia in the sea of Okhotsk. One is now 15 feet (4.5m) tall and has a very upright habit; the other is 12 feet (3.6m) tall and has a broader crown. Over the years, as the trees have grown, I have removed the bottom branches to create a trunk that is now five feet (1.5m) tall. The trunks now have bark that is peeling to show the almost silvery-white bark beneath. I always prune birches between December and the end of January, or early February, if pruning is carried out as the sap starts to rise during late February the wounds will bleed sweet, sticky sap, which attracts wasps, flies and a fungus that turns the sap black.
mini standard. During Christmas this lovely evergreen Cotoneaster was so covered with orange berries that I had Vi take a photo of it with her camera so as to enable our readers to see how they can have a miniature standard tree that will grow in a very small garden, or even in a container containing John Innes number 3 compost. During the winter months, colour and fragrance is often lacking in many gardens, but there are a number of shrubs, perennials and even trees that will flower during the lower light levels of the winter months. During mid-January, one border at Syston station had two flowering cherry trees in flower and my favourite of these is Prunus subhirtella autumnalis, which will often open its white flowers on Christmas day. Always be careful when purchasing shrubs as many will eventually get large. I will start with four shrubs for the larger garden, although these can, if correctly pruned, be grown in large containers. Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ will eventually grow seven feet (2.1m) tall and forms an upright, deciduous shrub whose branches are wreathed with a mass of pink perfumed flowers from late November until the following March. Viburnum tinus ‘Liza Rosa’, pictured here, will also grow just as large, but I grow this superb evergreen shrub in a large container and at present it is During October 2015 I mentioned a half massed over standard Cotoneaster x suecicous ‘Coral with flat heads of Beauty’ that was growing in my daughter’s pink flower buds and pale pink flowers. front garden, see picture above.. Unlike the previous Viburnum, it does not A half standard has a 4 feet (1.2m) tall trunk, but as the plant in question only has have a strong perfume, but it will grow in half shade and still flower well. Mahonia x a 2.5 feet (75cm) trunk, I will say that I media ‘Charity’ will eventually grow tall made a mistake and that this is in fact a
with spine edged pinnate evergreen leaves and when its nine inch (22cm) tall spires of yellow, fragrant flowers appear between November and January it gives an exotic look to the border. Hamamelis are amongst my favourite winter flowering deciduous large shrubs and although I grow three different ones, my favourite is Hamamelis x media ‘Barmstedt Gold’, pictured above, whose bright yellow subtly scented flowers open during late December and last until late February. I always prune this after flowering to keep it in shape. I will mention Chimonanthes praecox, which if left to its own devises will form a large ungainly shrub, but my friend Josie Hutchinson has trained this out on a frame against the South facing wall of her bungalow where it produces it’s fragrant yellow-purple centred flowers from November until January. Sarcoccoca hookeriana ‘Purple Stem’ is the most fragrant of all the smaller evergreen shrubs in my garden. As its name suggests it has purple young branches and the whole shrub is a mass of small white flowers you can smell some yards away. This will grow in most soils, mine grows beneath trees facing North. Daphne odora ‘Walburton’ is also a low growing evergreen with large yellow variegated leaves. This prefers an open position where it will produce heads of fragrant pink flowers from November until January. It loves a good friable loam, but hates wet feet. I must finish with heathers, which in recent years seem to have gone out of fashion, but during the winter months you must go to Syston cemetery just to see to two long raised beds where you will see Erica x darleyensis ‘Silberschmelze’ producing a white carpet, which on a sunny day give off a sweet fragrance. This Erica, unlike many types of heather will grow in most garden soils that do not contain a high proportion of lime.
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NEW BARKBY WI President Shirley Franklin, welcomed members to the first institute meeting for 2017. The speaker for the evening was Kate Hubbard, who spoke and with the aid of a power-point presentation on ‘Wildlife Rescue’ in Cairns and around the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Eastern Australia. She visited there about twenty years ago and became fascinated by possums, lemurs and in particular the flying foxes or more commonly known as fruit-eating bats. After listening to another person giving talks she became involved in giving talks herself. Fruit-eating bats have a wing span of at least one yard in length and their skin is like silk, they have hands with very short fingers, live in the highest part of any tree, but they have to travel a fair distance to find their food, which consists of lychees, mangoes and any other juicy fruit they can forage. There are about two hundred species, but one type has lost about 78% of its kind in approximately ten years. When a mother bat leaves her baby to feed, another bat acts as a nanny and looks after it until the
mother returns. The baby then eats the residue of what the mother has eaten. They can cuddle up to a human being and like the texture of T-shirts and Kate enjoyed being in a surrogate mother role. She was also taught how to rescue a bat from the mouth of a snake, some of which can be twenty-six feet long. Afterwards there was a short time for any questions. Mrs A. Taylor gave a vote of thanks for a fascinating talk on the wonderful world of bats. The competition, based on the subject matter, won by Mrs A. Montague with a model of two Owls. The competition trophy for 2016, gaining the most points, was awarded to Mrs V. Cobb. The raffle was won by Mrs B. Storer. The tea hostesses were Mrs D. Broadhurst and Mrs P. Smith assisted by Mrs H. Hutton. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st February with Mrs S. Leong talking on the subject of ‘Black cats, Moons and Ladders’. At Syston Community Centre 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome to attend.
Showstoppers Provide the Perfect Start to Christmas It was a big decision to move the Thurmaston Showstoppers Panto to a week later, but with healthy and noisy audiences, the move certainly paid off. The Friday crowd was a little below expectation, but after that performances were either at full capacity, or close to. From the moment the beautiful enchantress started the show to the final curtain the audience was involved and entertained by an extremely polished and talented cast - A tribute to the hard work in rehearsal. Even the Community Centre with it’s impressive new frontage and festive decorations played its part. Thurmaston Showstoppers, as always, wish to thank their support staff for sound and light, front of house, and for costume and set which once again shone. To our good friends at Thurmaston Print Shop and those kind enough to display our posters, many thanks, we value your support and to our audience for buying a ticket, thanks over and over, see you in the summer and Happy New Year to you all. Chris and Graham Love and The Showstoppers.
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ARIES March 20 - April 19
LEO July 22 - August 22
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 20
With a rich variety of planets visiting your sign this month, including Mars, life is certainly set to be interesting, exciting and fun! Venus too, lends its romantic energies and things are likely to escalate as regards 'passion'. Don't be surprised if emotions overspill and intense feelings come to the surface, being as it really is difficult for everyone to remain controlled.
A partner is lucky and comes up 'trumps'! If you follow their ideas then all will be well. You get out and about, catching up with friends and family despite this being a quiet time of year. Some position of power and authority is 'on offer' on the work front and you express your thoughts and ideas quite adequately. It's time to get things exactly the way you want.
You can't help but worry about one thing or another and this could drive you crazy. However, this seems to help you to really get things clarified and sorted out in your mind's eye, ready to be more effective later on when you put them into action. Work is rather fun and you're ready to shine your light around and help others. Yes, they do appreciate you!
TAURUS April 20 - May 20
VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22
CAPRICORN Dec 21 - Jan 19
You're working hard and so are naturally confident of continuing results, including the good will of others. It's easy for you to socialise and enjoy some popularity and you really are 'the life and soul of any party'. But it's your mind that is stealing the show with excellent abilities of application and coming up with ingenious solutions. Others are left standing.
This is a good time of year to save money and watch With some rather tedious issues behind you, you find yourself having to assert yourself and explain clearly your bank account grow. This is a relief after the to others, as well as listen carefully to what they are seasonal festivities. However, there's some hard saying. This has a positive knock-on effect on your work on the domestic front where you might be definances. Work is fun when you fire up your creativity cluttering, re-decorating and re-organising as an early sort of 'spring cleaning'. Work is rewarding and and a colleague turns out to be something of a romantic admirer! Home is so very busy! fulfilling and you really do cheer colleagues up!
GEMINI May 21 - June 20
LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22
A partner has to play things cool and take life seriously, even if this is difficult and challenging at times. There's a sense of you both needing a holiday, to shake off the cobwebs and enjoy yourselves. So soak up some social luck as 'being in the company of others' is likely to cheer you up. Taking time out to read or study will re-energise you.
With the Sun in your sign this month, you'll have no This is a great time for you to 'stand out from the problem enjoying yourself and having fun. You take a crowd' and really shine! You can expand your ideas special interest in health matters and 'diet and fitness' and have the knack of sweet-talking others into may certainly get a look-in as well as updating your supporting you. You're prepared to work hard and even to 'put your money where your mouth is'. Others wardrobe and even your hair style! When it comes to cash then you won't hesitate to spend some on what just love your enthusiasm and you wield immense you really want. Love starts at home. power over the family too. Support is offered.
CANCER June 21 - July 21
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21
PISCES Feb 18 - March 19
Work is a little wearisome where you can't help but worry about one thing or another. However, remember that this is all 'in your mind' and may not manifest, so that you can retain some balance. Home is the place to invite family and friends for some postfestive social fun. You could even entertain potential business contacts too! Let your hair down.
You're getting lots of great ideas but this isn't the time to express them, let alone try to put them into action. Cash matters are 'heavy' and it's a matter of 'work, work, work' when you look forward. You have some important decisions to make when it comes to others at work; make sure that you speak to others first, so as to ensure full understanding.
You really want to be happy and 'let your hair down' and are determined to enjoy yourself! Travel gets a look-in when you feel like a change of scene and a trip to the seaside is also a possibility or some other watery venue. You'll feel better about your finances and are actually enjoying working hard and improving the bank balance. Others love your attitude.
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church News by listening to the Christmas story and joining in with the songs and receiving the Christingle orange representing the world, the blood of Jesus, the fruits from the four corners of the world and a candle representing Jesus, the light of the world. This was followed by the annual Carol Service when once again the church was packed to hear the traditional readings and sing carols, supported by a specially formed church choir, and also a very special time to listen to Church transformed as over forty Christmas trees were brought into the some of the children from St Peter church, decorated and most lit. It was and St Paul’s C of E Academy playing amazing how well we were supported their hand bells. by businesses and organisations in Then later the evening concluded with the town. Apart from the trees we a Mass of the Nativity to celebrate the received vouchers and gifts to use very special event of the Birth of during the event in the hall. We are Christ. enormously grateful to all these A collection at the Christingle Service people. for the Children’s Society raised £423 The weekend was a great success and an envelope collection before and and the amount raised was an during the other Christmas services amazing £2,329. raised £700 for Shelter. Christmas Services New Year Celebration The first service was the Christingle After the New Year on the Bank service organised by the eleven30 Holiday Monday a Parish lunch was team. organised by the Revd Jackie Bullen The church was packed with over 250 and her husband Revd Neil and some parents and children. They celebrated friends. Members of the Syston and Barkby parishes were invited and enjoyed sausage and mash followed by a vast selection of donated desserts and cheese and biscuits if you had room! It was a wonderful time of fellowship and also an opportunity to donate to Life Skills Project International. A small charity which operates in remote villages in Christmas Tree Festival The first weekend in December saw the Parish
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Syston Conservatives Following a rigorous selection process, local Conservatives have chosen David Slater and James Poland to contest the Syston seats at the County Council elections in May.
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James who will stand in Syston Fosse, currently represents the Wreake Villages ward on Charnwood Borough Council and has also served as a Parish Councillor and school governor. James said “I am honoured to have been given the chance to stand for the people of Syston Fosse division. If elected, I will work to ensure that Leicestershire County Council continues to provide quality services in the most efficient way possible for residents.”
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David, who is currently the Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, will contest the renamed Syston Ridgeway division, which includes most of the town of Syston. Following his selection, David said “Leicestershire County Council policies effect the daily lives of everyone in Syston and I will work to ensure that they reflect the needs of Syston residents.”
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LETTERS The views and opinions expressed on our Letters page are those of the respective authors and do not reflect the opinion of the Syston Town News.
Re - The Styles Dear Editor, I’m writing on behalf of the tenants of the Styles, Syston.
We have a large oval shaped green in the centre of the Styles, however, the road is too narrow for vans, lorries and ambulances to navigate around it. One ambulance got stuck and had to send for a second to take the patient as they couldn’t get out to the hole which is about 1.25m/4ft and is waterlogged, with sludge all over the kerb. The water is about 30cm/1ft deep and believe it or not there have been ducks on it! See picture above. The fire engines won’t even come here, they park on Wreake Close and walk up. We have sent a petition to the Charnwood Borough Council, but it has been two years since Mr Blackford, Housing officer, said it’s being dealt with. I’ve enclosed a photograph of the area, shown above, on the green taken on 24th November 2016 and with winter on its way, it is only going to get worse. So I’m writing to you to name and shame. Yours faithfully B. Lovett, Resident of The Styles.
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Year 5 Mandir Trip, which took place as part of the cultural and RE Topic into Hinduism during this term. Picture below.
The children at St Peter and St Paul Primary Academy had a very busy end to the Christmas term. Here is a selection of the activities they did.
Queniborough Cross Country Fun Run Fun for All the Family Proceeds to Queniborough Dance Company (building repairs fund) Saturday 11th March 2017 Start Time 2.00pm A Medal for All Finishers £6.00 per Adult and £5.00 per Child No Entries on the Day More Information and to download an entry form visit: www.queniboroughfunrun.co.uk Refreshments and Prize Presentation
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Above is a picture showing the School Council Crocus planting for spreading the awareness of Polio. Ten children from Year 5 children took part in a Tri golf competition for South Charmwood at Cedars Academy and
Our two pictures below show the school choir on Friday 2nd December when they visited Tesco and Salty’s to perform some carols for the staff and customers. They received a very warm welcome in both outlets.
at the time of going to print we haven’t been advised of the result, but hope they did well. Christmas Tree Festival The whole school had a wonderful time and the children really enjoyed the experience. Picture below, shows a small group enjoying their visit.
As stated above this year’s Queniborough Fun Run will take place on Saturday 11th March. The run course is made up of 20 water crossings/marshall points and we are offering businesses or individuals the opportunity to sponsor one of these. For just £25 we will be pleased to add your name/logo to the marshall point signage and include your details in our race information. This year the Fun Run committee have chosen to support Queniborough Dance Company who provide a great range of activities for youngsters in our local community. They have urgent repairs to carry out on the roof of their building so we will be donating the proceeds to help towards the cost. If you would be interested in supporting the event, or for more information please contact Wendy on 0116 260 6433 or Sarah on 0116 269 4302. Thank You
Syston during World War Two The Syston History Group and the authors of 'Syston during World War Two' would like to thank all the local businesses and the Town Council who sold copies of the book for them during the Autumn. Sales of the book have been going extremely well due to the generosity of these local organisations. Our picture above shows the The book is still on sale in The Great performance of the Nativity on Syston Card Shop, Gamble and Thursday 15th December with parents, Hollis's butchers' shop, Peberday's grandparents and carers enjoying the Newsagent's and Thurmaston Print children’s singing. Shop.
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The Merton School News Farewell To Mrs Russell
Enterprise Week
On Friday 16th December Mrs Margaret Russell retired from Merton after 27 years service and was treated to a huge surprise, not only a visit from Filbert During the week of 25th November fox but 2016, the whole school took part in an the enterprise week. This ended with stalls being set up in all areas of the school on the Friday from reception to year six, there were games and Premier Christmas themed items for sale. league Parents, grandparents and careers trophy were invited in to support the children won by and buy or play the games they had LCFC in devised. The school was full and had June a buzz of excitement as everyone was 2016! enjoying the day. The children said they had enjoyed the whole The experience. moment the cup was brought into the hall the children lifted the roof with cheers and screams of delight - Mrs Russell was thrilled and stunned that the staff had managed to get such a great treat for her! A day everyone will remember.
Christmas Plays and Concerts The children from years 1 and 2 performed a Nativity, entitled Wriggly Nativity, see our picture below, for parents, grandparents and carers on Friday 9th December. The early years foundation class performed a Concert on Tuesday 6th December, see our picture right.
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VISTA Charity Now has Assistive Technology within the Shop in Syston
Leading local sight loss charity Vista has relocated its shop, selling a range of daily living equipment and assistive technology, from Leicester City Centre to Syston. Located on Melton Road in Syston town centre, the service is part of Vista’s charity shop which officially opened to the public at the start of October. The shop also sells high quality donated goods including clothing, books and bric-a-brac. The shop is now home to a variety of products for people with sight loss, such as large button phones and talking watches. Vista can provide expert advice about these products on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10.00am to 2.00pm. As well as purchasing directly from the shop, it is possible to place an order over the phone, arrange payment via email, or place an order at our other charity shops (Oakham and Loughborough). The shop is located at 1258 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2HB, and is open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 4.30pm. For more information, please call 0116 264 0291, email shop@vistablind.org.uk or visit www.vistablind.org.uk/shops
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Your local directory of Businesses, Clubs, Societies and Other Useful Information. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Post Office, Syston. 0116 260 3765 Age Concern Syston. 0116 260 1476 CRIMESTOPPERS. 0800 555 111 Parkinson's UK. 0844 225 3625 Roadline. 0800 62 63 63 Samaritans. 0116 270 0007 Syston Volunteer Centre. 0116 260 7888 Councils: Charnwood Borough Council. 01509 263 151 Leics. County Council. 0116 232 3232 Syston Town Council. 0116 260 7150 Hospitals/Healthcare: Glenfield Hospital. 0300 303 1573 Leicester General. 0300 303 1573 Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573. Direct Dial to Patient Bedside. 0900 906 1515 Accident and Emergency: Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573 NHS Direct. 0845 46 47 Syston Health Centre The Jubilee Medical Practice: 295 0600 The County Practice: 295 0500 District Nurses & Health Visitors: 0300 300 7777 Chemists: Boots. 0116 269 8218 Sunlit. 0116 260 2695 East Goscote Pharmacy. 0116 260 6734 Leisure: South Charnwood Leisure Centre 0116 264 0057 Syston Community Centre. 0116 260 7150 Syston Library. 0116 305 3500 Syston Northfields Tennis Club. 0116 260 5926 Syston Rugby FC. 0116 260 1223 Syston Twinning. 01509 813 723 Wreake Runners. Sophie 07745 343726 Police: Syston Police. 101 Schools/Colleges: The Merton Primary School. 0116 260 8150 Roundhill Community Academy. 0116 269 3896 SS Peter & Paul Primary Academy. 0116 260 7577 Wreake Valley Academy. 0116 264 1080 Biffa Waste Issues: Biffa Transfer Station. 0116 269 6492
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ACCOUNTANTS A.B.T. (Accounts, Book-keeping & Tax) AAT Qualified Small Business’s a Speciality. Good Rates. email:dianeabt1@aol.co.uk Mob: 0746 0303 490. Baker & Co Tel: 0116 264 0889 CP Accountancy Ltd Tel: 0116 230 3973 Mob: 0774 965 0129 or email: info@cpaccountancyltd.co.uk Sarah Sear Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Tel: 01664 424 298 Mob: 07804 028 063 email: sarah@sarahsear.co.uk www.sarahsear.co.uk
AERIALS Image Aerials, Syston Local, friendly service,competitive rates, repairs, alterations & TV tuning. Free quotes. Tel: 0116 260 3481 Mob: 0797 020 2125
BAKERY Barkby Bakehouse Ltd Mob: 0751 319 1428 email: info@barkbybakehouse.co.uk www.barkbybakehouse.co.uk
BATHROOM AND TILING Souter Bathrooms Ltd Tel: Darren 0116 260 4105 or Mob: 0776 668 5901
BUILDERS Dave Hutchings Tel: 0116 260 7716 Mob: 0777 078 5400 email: dave@dave-hutchings.com www.dave-hutchings.com Sharp Construction Tel: 0116 260 1566 Mob: 0798 955 1994
CADETS ATC Squadron 1181 Syston Wreake Valley College, Opposite the playing fields at the rear of the college. Meeting nights: Monday and Thursday: 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Flying, gliding, rifle target range shooting, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, 737 Flight Simulator. For more information telephone 0116 260 3948 between 7.00pm and 9.30pm Monday and Thursday evenings, email: oc.1181@aircadets.org. We are recruiting young persons aged 13 to 17 years.
CARPETS Colby Carpets Tel: 0116 260 7394 Mob: 07973 776 240 email: colbycarpets@gmail.com Costcutter Carpets Tel/Fax: 0116 264 0745 email: costcuttercarpets@tiscali.co.uk
CELEBRATION CAKES Sharon’s Sugar craft Tel: 0778 974 2635 www.sharons-sugarcraft.com
CHARITY GROUPS Age Concern Syston The Methodist Church Centre, High Street, Syston LE7 1GP. Tel: 0116 260 1476. Help and Advice Centre open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm.
CHEMIST East Goscote Pharmacy, 10 Merchants Common, East Goscote, LE7 3XR. Now provides FREE Blood Pressure Checks, FREE Repeat Prescription Collection and Delivery Service Please call 0116 260 6734.
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CHILD CARE GROUPS Childminders New informal support network for local childminders and minded children, to share best practice in a friendly environment. Free resources. Meets the first Tuesday of every month. 9.30am to 11.00am, at the Syston Methodist Church. £1 per adult. email: cm.network@talktalk.net In B Tweenies A parent, baby and toddler group for parents with children who have been on a neo natal unit. The group meets on Tuesdays from 10.00am until 12 noon at Queniborough Dance Co. 109 Broad Street, LE7 1GJ. Telephone Lindsay on 07847 264 382. www.prembabies.co.uk Make & Play (Mondays and Fridays) Syston Methodist Church, 9.45am until 11.00am both days term time only. £2 for the first child and 50p for subsequent children. For more information about the group contact Georgina at systonmakeandplay @hotmail.co.uk or Make & Play - Syston. St Peter & St Paul's Church Tots at Ten Pre-school Group Every Tuesday in term time 10.00am to 11.45am Church Centre, Lower Church Street. £1.50. Fun, fellowship, stories, activities etc.
Microsis Tel: 0116 260 4217 Mob: 0759 502 1206 email: sales@microsis.co.uk www.microsis.co.uk Paul’s Computer Services Tel: 0116 212 9748 Mob: 0796 172 9055 Repairs, upgrades, PC rebuilds, wireless Internet & network set-up. Remove all viruses and spyware, speed up your PC. No call out fees. Tech support. To your door service. Simple Computing Tel: 0116 318 2352 email: contact@simplecomputing.co.uk Web: https://simplecomputing.co.uk/
CONSERVATORY ROOF CLEANER Clean Start Well Established, Professional Conservatory Cleaner. Fully Insured and CRB Checked. Contact Wayne Tel: 0116 431 7674 Mob: 0797 750 5453
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North Leicestershire Beaders Meets second Saturday of the month 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Old School Hall, Thurmaston. A friendly group, open to all, experienced and beginners. For more information contact: Mrs Anna-Maria Bromley 0116 260 7221 or ambromley@gmail.com. CHIROPRACTIC Syston Knitting Group The group meets every Thursday from Melissa Fairbrother 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Syston Community Tel: 07810 727 176 Centre School Street Syston LE7 1HN. The www.systonchiropractic.co.uk cost is 50p per session, which includes CHURCH GROUPS refreshments. For more information please Broadway Gospel Hall Activities contact Anna or Bharti on Tel: 0116 260 Mondays 3.45 to 4.45pm (term time only) 8381. Children's Bible Discovery Club, five to 10 yrs. Syston & District U3A Craft Groups Its free to attend and you can come straight Crochet group - meets on the third Friday of from school, and enjoy crafts, songs, games the month at Syston Hub Café, High Street, and stories all with a Biblical theme. Parents 10.15am - 12.15pm. are welcome to stay with younger children. Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.15pm (term time only). Parchment group - meets on the third Bible Encounter for 11-16 year olds. Its free Wednesday of the month at St Hilda’s Church Hall, East Goscote, 2.00 to 4.00pm. to attend, enjoy a Bible discussion, games, crafts. DOMESTIC APPLIANCES Wednesday 2.30 Ladies meeting. Come Kevins Domestic Appliances and share Christian Fellowship, you will Sales & Repairs receive a warm welcome. Transport is Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers & available. Cookers etc. All meetings take place at the Broadway Tel:0116 269 7168 Mob: 0771 160 4297 Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston Leicester DRIVING SCHOOLS LE7 1GA. BELT UP n GO Driving Tuition Syston Girls Brigade Covering all of Leicestershire A church based organisation for girls between the ages of five and 18, we meet at Mob: 07868 718 227 www.beltupngo.com. Find us on Facebook. the Methodist Church, High Street on ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Tuesday evenings 6.45pm to 8.00pm. All leaders are experienced and DBS checked. Byrite Electrical Ltd If you want to find out more, please contact 1314 Melton Rd, Syston Marie Vernon 0778 648 6504. Tel:0116 260 2299 www.byriteelectricals.com CLEANING SERVICES
Domestic Cleaning Do you require an experienced cleaner? All domestic cleaning considered. Please call Jayne on 0116 260 8786 or 0744 387 0791. Done & Dusted Quality Counts: Domestic and Commercial Cleans, all cleans catered for. Tel: 0116 260 2828 Mob: 0788 754 2884 www.done-n-dusted.com
COMPUTER SERVICES C & E Consumables Tel: 0116 260 5300 email: sales@ce-consumables.co.uk www.ce-consumables.co.uk
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ELECTRICIANS Guy Bacon Tel/Fax: 0116 260 5012 Mob: 0797 626 3229 Letts Electrical Services NICEIC registered Tel: 0116 259 7137 Mob: 0786 651 6286 All Electrical Work Undertaken.
FENCING & GATES Fensit Tim Hendry Tel: 0116 239 6495 Mob: 0786 798 1427 FENCING/PAVING ETC Dave Hutchings Tel: 0116 260 7716
Thurmaston Fencing Company For a Free Quote call Alan on Tel:0116 269 2039 or Jim on Mob: 0797 794 9831
FLOWER AND GARDEN GROUPS Allotment Society We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Syston Social Club 7.45pm for more details contact Richard Thorpe on 07973 443 945. Birstall Flower Club Meet on the fourth Wednesday in Birstall Village Hall at 7.15pm. (not July and December). Visitors welcome, £5. Contact either Sylvia: 0116 267 4206 or Mary Linnett: 0116 267 2247. Brooksby Gardening Club Meets on the third Wednesday from September to May, Queniborough Village Hall, 7.30pm. Day trips and a holiday are organised in the summer. For more details contact Barbara Bromley on 0116 269 6130. Roundhill Flower and Garden Club Wednesday 22nd February - Members Only Night. All meetings take place at the Divine Infant of Prague Church Rooms, Broad Street at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Visitors are welcome. Entry £5.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS Furnley House Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) 1165 Melton Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk
FITTED FURNITURE Swift Fitted Furniture Ltd. Manufacturers of fitted bedrooms and home offices. Contact Paul on: 0116 246 0686
FUNCTIONS & EVENTS Syston R.F.C. Tel: 0116 260 1223/260 7719 email: info@systonrfc.co.uk
GARAGES Queniborough County Garage Tel: 0116 260 0081/260 2288
GARDEN SERVICES I.C.Garden Care Tel: 0116 260 6864 Mob: 0790 259 8344
GAS SERVICING Gas-Servwell Tel: 0116 236 7923 Mob: 0786 073 5066 Unigas Heating Services Tel: 01664 434 742
GUIDING IN SYSTON Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section & Trefoil Syston District of Guiding caters for girls from age 5 onwards. Rainbows age 5 - 7: Brownies age 7 - 10: Guides age 10 -14: Seniors age 14 - 25: Trefoil 25 + We welcome volunteers to join our unit leaders too. To join or go on our waiting lists please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/register For any further information please email systondistrict@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 0116 260 7085
HAIRDRESSING Antehc Hair Studio Mob: 07877 981 877 Tracey’s at Syston Tel: 0116 260 9582
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HEARING AID SERVICES Hear4U Hearing aid sales and repairs. Tel: 01455 234 600 or 0116 262 3279
HEALTH AND FITNESS Cont’d Syston Friendship Group A meeting of friends with learning difficulties, our member’s ages range from 20 to 75. We meet weekly on most Thursday nights from 7.00 to 9.00pm in the Syston Community Centre where we have a range of activities including crafts, bingo, games, Lego, general socialising etc. Mini bus pickup is part of the service that our volunteers can provide. Contact Anne & Trevor Carter 0788 990 3907, email: trevhme@aol.com. Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons Every Saturday in Gaddesby Village Hall. Beginners lessons start at 7.30pm and more experienced at 8.00pm. A social dance follows. Cost is £5 per person for beginners and £7.50 per person for more experienced. Refreshments are available. For further information please contact Barry and Audrey Preston on 01664 840 381. Over the Hill Walking Club This club is for singles in the 40 plus age range. We have organised walks in Leicestershire and surrounding counties every Sunday and some Wednesday evenings in the Summer. To find out more contact Dave Gooder on 0116 285 6271 or visit our website www.overthehillwalking.org.uk. Syston Games Club Would like you to join their various games club on Tuesday afternoons 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Syston Community Centre, School Street. Tel: 0116 260 0693 or 260 6931. Syston Methodist Church Centre Dancing every Wednesday afternoon. 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Ballroom, Latin, American, Sequence, Line dancing etc. Syston Parkinson’s Disease Group Syston Community Centre 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Visitors are welcome. Thrummy Drummer Dementia Group meet 2nd Thursday each month for those affected by Dementia and their families/carers. Elizabeth Park Sports Centre Thurmaston between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Informal get together with support and entertainment. 'Why Not Come Dancing' Saturday evenings, 7.30 pm. Gaddesby Village Hall. Friendly instructors teaching Ballroom, Latin and Jive. All welcome from complete beginners to more experienced dancers. The evening costs from £5 per person. Contact us on 01664 840 381 or just come along. www.whynotcomedancing.com HERBAL CLINIC Ayurvedic Herbal Clinic Ltd Ayurvedic massage therapies Tel: 0116 266 3939 Mob: 0780 102 7571 HISTORY GROUPS Barkby Local History Group We meet irregularly for trips out and talks by invited speakers. For more information contact Sandra Moore 0116 236 3739. sandraemoore@sky.com Syston Local History Group Monday 20th February - Bits and Bobs 22
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quiz, Bob and Del Neill. Methodist Church Centre, High Street.
those who can’t get to us. Tel: 0116 260 7075
HOME MAINTENANCE Curnock Home Maintenance Tel: 0116 260 7188
PAINTING & DECORATING Jamie Heggs Tel: 01509 812973 Mob: 0780 384 5465 Rob Toon Painter & Decorator Tel: 0116 260 2856 Mob: 0798 177 1164
KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS LFI Kitchens & Bedrooms Tel: 0116 260 0150 LANDSCAPING Lancaster Landscapes Tel: 0116 237 4335 Mob: 0771 620 2370
LEGAL SERVICES HPLC Tel: 0116 260 8990 Mob: 0750 149 5503 email: heather@heatherphilip.co.uk MONUMENTS De Montfort Memorials Tel: 0116 260 1851 MORTGAGE ADVISORS A & A Mortgages Ltd (Annu) 1 Barkby Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 8008 Your local independent Mortgage Advisors. Furnley House Independent Mortgage Advice 1165 Melton Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk MUSIC GROUPS Syston Band Meet at ‘The Hut’ - next to the Bowls club (Central Park). Every Monday at 7.30pm to practice. New members of any standard welcome. Contact via email on systonband@yahoo.co.uk
PET SERVICES Waggy Walks Tel 0116 260 3481 Mob 07872 945 166 www.waggywalkspetservices.co.uk PHYSIOTHERAPY Syston Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic Tel: 0116 264 0808 PLASTERER R.H. Plastering Tel: 01509 812 190 Mob: 0794 117 0230 PLUMBING S. A. Plumbing & Heating Tel/Fax: 0116 291 9116 Mob: 0780 289 4895 Syston Plumbing & Heating Ltd Service, Install, Repair. Tel: 0770 469 9236. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE S. B. Maintenance Services Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting,Tiling and Decorating. Insurance work. Tel: Steve Booth 0116 260 2608 Mob: 0774 020 4036
SCOUT GROUPS Queniborough Scout Group Queniborough Scout Hall, Syston Road, Queniborough. Beavers: Thursday 6.30pm to 7.45pm. Cubs: Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.30pm NATURE GROUPS Scouts: Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Birstall Bird Watching Club Contact: Clive (Group Chairman) 0116 269 Meet second Tuesday of the month at the 3532. Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Rearsby Scout Group Visitors welcome. For more information Meetings are at Thrussington Village hall contact Marion Vincent on 0116 237 5156 Beavers: Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00pm Cubs: Monday 6.30 to 7.30pm NURSERIES & PRE-SCHOOLS Scouts: Monday 7.45 to 9.00pm Broad Street Playgroup Explorer Scouts/DofE: Wednesday Catholic Church Hall, 61 Broad Street. fortnightly - 7.30 to 9.00pm Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Contact: Jennie Angell on 0793 043 3622. Mob: 0770 250 4113. Syston Scout Group Charnwood Nursery & Pre-School Meetings are at Syston Scout Hall, Oxford Charnwood Five Star Club Street, Syston. For more information, please Tel: 0116 269 6162 contact Group Manager, Mark Bodycot on www.charnwoodnurseryandpreschool.co.uk 0116 260 0045. Hamilton Hilltop Nursery School. Beaver: Monday evenings. Quality childcare, purpose built facilities. Scouts: Tuesday evenings. Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Cubs: Thursday evenings. 25 Hilltop Road, Hamilton, Leicester. Explorer Scouts: Friday 7.00 - 9.00pm LE5 1TT Tel: 0116 274 3090 Contact Paul Smith on 0780 198 5020. www.hamiltonnursery.co.uk Scout Network (Venture Scouts): Monday evenings. St Peter and St Paul Pre-School School Lodge, Upper Church Street, Syston. Scout and Guide Band: Wednesday evenings. Tel: 0116 269 8638 SOCIAL GROUPS Tangent House Day Nursery. East Goscote Friendship Club Quality childcare, purpose built facilities. We are a friendly group of over 50’s who Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. meet on the second and fourth Wednesday 640 Melton Road, Thurmaston. LE4 8BB. of each month 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at St Tel: 0116 264 0333 Hilda’s Church Hall, Ling Dale, East www.tangenthousenursery.co.uk Goscote. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gill Morton on 0116 260 1977. OPTICIANS Henry Smith & Hamylton Lavender Club Social Group Tel: 0116 260 2517 Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Silverdale Community Centre, Silverdale Your Sight Opticians Road, Thurmaston. New members always 1176 Melton Road, Syston. Opposite Aldi. We provide home visits for welcome. Contact Martin on 07709 936 934. www.systontownnews.co.uk
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The club has 270 members competing to National level. Are you 6-10 year olds and can swim more than 200 metres, give us a call on 07077 401 602 for more details and to arrange a trial. Melton Mowbray Archery Club Saturdays 1.00pm onwards, October to March at Wreake Valley Academy (indoors, gym building). April to September outdoors at Syston Rugby Club. New and experienced archers welcome. For more information visit www.mmac.co.uk. Queniborough Football Club We are looking for new football talent, boy or girl to play in our under 10’s football team. We run training sessions on Saturday mornings at 11.00am. Football kit is provided for members who sign on. Contact Phil Grudgings on 07961 614 222 or 0116 4311 338. Syston Bowling Club Provides opportunities for all to gain or develop skills, make friends and enjoy a year-round social programme, clubhouse. Free coaching with equipment provided. For more details contact Rob Wilbourn (men) on 01664 424 813 or Val Foreman (ladies) on 0116 260 9635. Syston Kickboxing Club Training on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm at Syston Community Centre. Suitable for all ages and abilities from beginners to experienced. Cost £3.50 for children and £4 for adults, pay as you go. Contact Brent Penniston on 01664 562 286 or email pennistonbrent@hotmail.com Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club Tennis for mixed membership. All levels, all ages. Coaching given. Monday and Wednesday, Senior Club Night, Tuesday, Junior Club Night. Syston Northfields Tennis Club, Northfields, off Melton Road. LE7 1HW. Contact Edd Whetton (Coach) on 07800 599 057 or email: edward.whetton@gmail.com for further information. Syston RFC The club runs sides from aged five to fifty years. The U6s to U17s play and train Sundays/ Tuesdays/ Wednesdays September to April we have over 300 members. The Senior Club 18yrs -50yrs play Saturdays. We have five sides training Monday and Thursday from 7.00pm all welcome. Contact the club 0116 260 1223 or www.systonrfc.co.uk. Syston Syclers An enthusiastic group who meet on The Green, High St. Syston each week. For more details please contact Phil on 0771 778 1501 or phil@systonsyclers.com, of visit www.systonsyclers.com. Syston Town Cricket Club The club has three senior teams and junior sides at all age groups from Kwik Cricket to SOFT FURNISHINGS Under 17 level. The club always welcomes new players and for general information D. P. Soft Furnishings contact Roger Pole on 0116 260 2508. Tel: 0116 269 8271 Winter nets for all age groups commence in SPORTS CLUBS January and for further details contact John Badminton Club Soar Valley College Fraser on 01455 212 729. Meet Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm, both Syston Town Juniors F.C. juniors and adults. Have a team in the local We have sides in most ages, boys and girls Leics League, but need new members. For and are recruiting players for next session. more details contact: Kiran on 0781 278 We have qualified coaches for each side and 0174 or email: kizz_mistry9@hotmail.com. want to strengthen the teams. We train on Leicester Penguins Swimming Club Memorial Playing Fields, Necton Street, Leicestershire’s Number One Swimming Club. every Saturday from 10.00am. For further Training at South Charnwood Leisure Centre. information please contact:
SOCIAL GROUPS Cont’d Leicester Railway Society Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Start 7.30pm at the Cricketers, Grace Road, Leicester LE2 8AD Contact: Michael Chapman (secretary) 0116 260 3336 or Brian Holland (programme Organiser) 0116 236 8328. Rearsby & District YFC Meetings every week on Thursdays at 8.00pm in Barkby Village Hall. Call Catriona on 0789 022 6035. Shires Social group for the over 45’s. We meet every Thursday evening for a drink. For information please ring Mike 0770 993 6244, Jan 0116 286 1778, Liz 0116 260 8142 or Andy 0116 236 7339. St Peter’s Court Club Social Fund Bingo every Wednesday at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Refreshments, bingo, raffle. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome. Coffee morning every Thursday 10.00am until 11.00am. St Peter’s Court, Melton Road, Syston. Syston Chess Club Meets every Tuesday at the Syston & District Social Club, High Street, Syston at 7.30pm. We offer a friendly and comfortable environment and play chess at all levels. We enter local and national competitions. We will teach anyone who wishes to learn! Syston & District Volunteer Centre Hold their Community Lunch every third Monday in the month. Transport available, cost of lunch £7. Everyone welcome. Call our office to book your spot. 0116 260 7888. Syston Ladies Friendship Circle 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month St Peter and St Paul’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Guests welcome. Syston Twinning Association Syston is twinned with Deville les Rouen, Normandy. If you would like more details about joining us please contact our Secretary, Mrs Kathryn Grocock-Matts on 01509 813 723. Thurmaston Ladies meet at Thurmaston RBL, Melton Rd. Tuesday 7th February - Talk by Brenda Seaton, Work of the Parish Council. Tuesday 21st February - Prize Bingo Thurmaston Senior Citizens Playgroup The Old School in Thurmaston every Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. If you are retired, interested and would like any more details please ring Pat on 0116 269 4938 or Maureen on 0116 261 1419. Wreake Valley Rotary Club Meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Britannia Inn, Queniborough. Visitors made most welcome.
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Secretary@systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk. Syston Town Juniors F.C. Girls Football Academy For girls of all ages and ability, S.T.J.F.C. FREE girls football academy Memorial Playing Fields, Necton Street, Syston. LE7 8HF every Saturday during football season from 10.00am to 11.30am. www.systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk. All Managers/Coaches are DBS checked and hold FA qualifications. Please come along on the day or contact: Samantha Chambers S.T.J.F.C. (Chairperson) Mob: 0777 629 1355 or email:sam.chambers37@hotmail.com Tae Kwon-Do Four to eight years Friday 4.30pm to 5.15pm SCLC, Wreake Valley. Juniors & Adults mixed classes Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Sunday 4.00pm to 5.00pm. St Peter and St Paul’s Primary Academy. First month free. Contact James Freer on 0116 264 0432. Thai-Tanium Boxing Club
Ladies Class Tuesday 9.30am. Bootcamp Thursday 9.30am. Beginners Tuesday 8.00pm, Wednesday 7.30pm. Kids Tuesday/Wednesday from 5.30pm. 29 Overton Rd, Leicester & 760A Melton Rd, Thurmaston Contact Jamie - 0797 365 6778. Twyford Gun Club Friendly Local Clay Pigeon Shoot. Established for over 30 years. Availability for New Members. For Further Details call 07496 458 208 after 7.30pm Wreake and Soar Valley Athletics Club Running - Middle/long distance/sprints club for all the family with experienced qualified coaches, junior athletes from age seven. Adults from absolute beginners to existing runners looking to improve. Contact John 0781 769 3777 email: wreakeandsoarvalleyac@gmail.com. Website: www.wreakeandsoarvalleyathletics.club. Wreake Runners Contact: Dave on 07710 448 253, email: run@wreakerunners.co.uk Web site: www.wreakerunners.co.uk
TAXI Apollo Cars Tel: 0116 260 7070 TELEVISION Glenfield Television Tel: 0116 287 1762 THEATRE GROUPS Syston QT Theatre Group
A small, friendly, local group, we meet every Tuesday (and Thursdays during rehearsal periods) at the Old Chapel in Chapel Street, Syston. There are two main productions a year. We welcome those who enjoy acting, the technical side, props, stage management, costumes, etc., and we are always looking for new members. Contact Jude Latham (Chairperson) on 0770 287 9006; Margaret Young (Secretary) on 0116 260 9663; or email: qttheatregroupsyston@yahoo.co.uk
TILING Rivendell Tel: 0116 269 2542
TREES Charnwood Tree Services Tel: Freephone 0800 371441 Unicorn Tree Care Tel: 0116 269 2039
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WATER SPORTS Roundhill Subaqua Club Meet every Thursday, term time only, 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Either in the swimming pool or classroom for theory. Plus Social club. We offer Try-Dives for £15.00 (which only covers the cost of oxygen and pool use as we are a non profitable club) so you can try the experience and find out more about diving. For further details contact Teresa Kirkham, Secretary on 0783 483 1291. Wanlip Sailing Club Small friendly local club. Learn to sail, just cruise or race. Families very welcome. Social sailing Saturdays, racing Sunday afternoons. For further information please contact Sue, daytime on 0116 210 2254. Neil, evenings on 0116 260 8049, or the clubhouse 0116 260 7864 at weekends to arrange a visit. WINDOW CLEANING Clarity Windows, Doors, Facias, Conservatories and Guttering cleaned. To discover why people are switching cleaners, please contact us for a free friendly quote. Mob: 07533 991 561 www.really-clean.co.uk Clean Start Well Established, Professional Window Cleaner. Fully Insured and CRB Checked. Contact Wayne Tel: 0116 431 7674 M: 0797 750 5453. WOMENS INSTITUTES (W.I.) Barkby and Beeby W.I. Meets third Tuesday of the month. Barkby Village Hall, Beeby Rd, Barkby 7.30pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information contact 0116 260 9274. Charnwood Wigs W.I. Meets last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Thursday 23rd February - The Cocktail Shaker Boys. Because staying in is the new going out. Beedles Lakes Golf Club East Goscote. Visitors £4.00. For more details please ring President Sharon Astill on 0784 988 8752. New Barkby W.I. Meets First Wednesday in the month 7.30pm. 1st February - Mrs E Leong, Black Cats, New Moons and Ladders. Syston Community Centre, School Street. For more details contact President Shirley Franklin on 0116 260 8498 Queniborough W.I. Meets first Wednesday in the month, 7.30pm Queniborough Village Hall. For more details contact President Wendy Taylor 0747 872 9929.
What’s On Diary for COUNTY AND BOROUGH COUNCILLOR SURGERIES Saturday 4th February 2017 10.00 to 11.00am 24
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Syston Community Centre. Your opportunity to meet and speak with your County and Borough Councillors. They are available to discuss any problems or issues you are concerned about and where possible help you to overcome them.
FILMS IN SYSTON SARIC Films at The Old Chapel, Chapel St, Syston. Monday 6th February Brief Encounter Monday 6th March Absolutely Fabulous Doors open 1.00pm for coffee, Film at 2.00pm. Tickets £4.50 available from The Card Shop, Syston, 0116 260 6095 or on the door.
POLICE BEAT SURGERIES Thursday 2nd February 1.00pm to 2.00pm Coffee with a Cop at The Hub Café, High Street, Syston. Please pop along for a chat. Saturday 18th February 11.00am to 12.00noon at Syston Library.
CAR BOOT SALES Sunday 12th February, Sunday 26th February, Sunday 12th March 10.00am to 2.00pm Loughborough Market Place If people want to sell items at the car boot, the cost to rent a pitch is £10 for cars and £15 for vans. No booking is required and traders can arrive at the market place from 7.00am and last entry is 9.00am. For more information visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/markets or call 01509 634 624 and like the Loughborough Markets Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest events.
TALKS AT EAST GOSCOTE LIBRARY Present two talks Payment is by voluntary donation to the East Goscote Library funds. Friday 24th February - 7.00pm David Cannon will be ‘Talking Rubbish’ Friday 24th March - 7.00pm Malcolm Heaven will present ‘Love Food, Hate Waste.’ We throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink every year from home, costing us £12.5bn a year. The average family could save £700 a year, simply by throwing away less food. Find out why it's important to reduce food waste and the simple actions you could take to save money.
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 3rd March 10.30am Divine Infant RC Church, Broad Street, Syston. This year's service has been prepared by the Christian women of the Philippines and will be celebrated worldwide by over 3 million people. The theme this year is: 'Am I Being Unfair to You?' All Syston churches will be joining together for this service. This is not a day of prayer just for women, Everyone Welcome.
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Friday 10th March Arrival at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start until Late. The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR. Join Intercare at their popular annual St Patrick’s Ceilidh with live music from local band ‘Turlough’. Light supper and Licenced bar provided. SYSTON MODEL RAILWAY Generously supported by Soar Valley SOCIETY Lions Club. Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th Suggested donation £10 (Donation not February required to attend event) - £10 could pay 10.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday and to treat 50 children suffering from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday diarrhoea,a leading cause of death in Sileby Community Centre, High St., Sileby. children in Africa. LE12 7RX . Admission will be Adults £4, For more information or to book your Concessions £3.50 and accompanied place please contact Charlotte on 0116 children under 14 FREE! 269 5925 or c.wright@intercare.org.uk For more details, email systonmodelrailway@gmx.co.uk or ring HOBY & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY 0116 260 5760.
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Wednesday 15th March 7.30pm Friday 24th February Hoby Village Hall (LE14 3DT) Doors open 6.00pm. Richard Knox, Heritage Development Thrillbillies (Duo) The artists perform three x 45 minute sets. Manager for Leicestershire, will give a talk on ‘Finding Bosworth Battlefield’ at Entry is £5 on the door. Please note all Country nights will now be the Hoby & District Local History Society. All are welcome; the price for non on a Friday. Holwell Institute (The Stute), 41 Welby Rd, members is £2 (pay on door) or visit Asfordby Hill LE14 3RD www.hobyanddistricthistory.co.uk for Tel: 01664 812 080. For more information more information. contact John Gallagher on 0795 226 7226. www.systontownnews.co.uk
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The three chosen Charities for 2017 are Leicester Hospitals Charity, which began in 2002 after the three hospitals, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield General Hospital were merged into the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL). The Leicester Hospitals Charity became the official charity to undertake fundraising and engage with specific projects across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to raise funds for, support and enhance the three hospitals. The Mid Anglia General Practitioner Accident Service (Magpas) was the brainchild of local GP's Dr Neville Silverston MBE and Dr Derek Cracknell MBE. Magpas first commenced a voluntary out of hours service in 1971. Neil Hodgson of ‘Today’s Catch’, Syston, Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Began, over 22 years ago, have undertaken pictured above, along with his support more than 17,800 life-threatening team, will fly for 48 hrs without sleep in missions, delivering specialist medical a fixed based 737 NG simulator whilst attention to the people of Lincs & Notts raising money for three great charities. in their greatest hour of need. The use of the simulator is being given free of charge by Jonathan Lockton and This years event will take place on the weekend of Saturday 25th March to his team at Jet Sim School Ltd, Sibson Monday 27th March. Airodrome, Wansford, Peterborough. Neil, pictured left, will take the challenge Neil said: “We aim to raise as much which will start at 10.00am on the money for our charities with our Saturday and continue at the controls commitment, passion and our community. WE CAN make a difference until 10.00am Monday. He aims to raise £2,000 for the three to many peoples lives.”
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charities mentioned above as this is the third one he has organised and wants it to be the best yet. You can find out more about the challenge via their facebook page @48hrFlightSimChallenge They will also have a link from that page to a Virgin just giving page so you can donate and help Neil reach his goal! When you make a donation you will have an opportunity to win a flight simulator experience at one of many sites across the country. The whole challenge event will be available to view online via a link, again, that can be found on the facebook page, so you can keep up with what Neil is doing. You can also see Neil at the simulator which is based at Sibson Aerodrome, Wansford, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE8 6NE. So you can visit and support Neil through his 48 hour challenge! Neil and team are also looking for companies to sponsor the event, if you would like to get involved please contact Neil on 0794 605 1104 or email: hodgsona8@aol.com We wish him all the best and hope to call in to see him during the weekend and will bring a follow up after the event.
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So now I've been in the Community Champion role for nine months, I feel I have settled in and have a clearer idea of what is wanted and needed in our community. However I am still looking for projects to take on in 2017. I have enjoyed visiting schools and preschools with smoothies and fruit tasting and hope to do more of this now Christmas has been and gone. Myself and colleague Angie enjoyed some fresh air and mud when we helped plant crocuses in Central Park with Syston Town Council Groundstaff. Thank you for letting us help. We look Looking forward to 2017, I would like Tesco Syston to have a more physical forward to seeing them bloom. presence in the community, so if there is anything you think we can do, please let us know. Anything from helping at a school gardening club to painting a fence at a nursing home. Thank you. Zoe Community Champion at Tesco Syston
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The three winners of our Christmas Wordsearch competition are: Caitlin Hill, Tarun Basra and Sam Conway. They will all receive a £5 gift card courtesy of TESCO, Syston. Well done to them and we hope to include a photograph of the winners in the next issue. Thank you to all those who participated and our next children’s Wordsearch competition will be in the April issue.
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’s report on the Full Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday 20th December 2016
There were 18 councillors and three members of public, plus Adrian Ward and two police officers Sgt M. Legaye and PCSO Jo Freeman. The reflection was read by the Chairman Cllr P. Henry. Apologies were received from Cllrs M. Carnal and County Cllr D. Houseman. Declarations of interest were made in relation to certain items on the agenda from Town Manager; Mrs C. Voyce and Cllrs H. Midgley and J, Midgley along with Cllr S. Hampson. In the adjournment for matters arising from the public your editor took the opportunity to update council, as there have been many new members since the Newspaper began 20 years ago. I gave a brief history of the newspaper and how it supports and works with the community including the Council. I explained that we are an independently owned business and will be celebrating our 21st birthday next December 2017. We hope to continue to provide Syston’s only dedicated newspaper for many more years. The Chairman's Announcements and communications included the sad news of the death of Mr Brian Henshaw. He said that he attended the funeral, which he found moving and that a lot of local residents were also present. He said that Brian would be missed. The Police report was given by Sgt M. Legaye who went through and answered any questions raised. She said that she would be leaving the Syston beat to be based at Loughborough but that she would be replaced by Sgt Laura Milward. She went on to say that the streetlights are now being kept on in Lindesfarne Road after complaints by residents and an increase in crime. One arrest was made when an individual was caught in an unsecure vehicle. Adrian Ward, Monitoring Officer for Charnwood Borough Council was introduced by the Chairman Cllr P. Henry for the item on the agenda relating to Recommended sanctions from the Code of Conduct Committee. The introduction stated that all Councillors had received a detailed set of notes including information for those councillors who hadn’t attended the panel meetings and that it was not for discussion, he then handed over to Adrian Ward. Adrian Ward explained his role and responsibility for dealing with complaints of any breach councillors have made under the Localism Act of 2011. This Act lets every local authority adopt a code of conduct and Syston Town Council has its own. CBC can consider the complaint and whether or not there was a breach they cannot impose sanctions. Mrs Voyce complained against Cllr J Midgley after a 28
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fact finding exercise and giving the councillor an opportunity to give her view on the complaint by independent persons not linked to either parties, they agreed there was a breach. He then appointed an independent gentlemen without connection to Leicestershire to consider the evidence and he found several breaches by Cllr J Midgley. A hearing was held and a panel found that four out of six complaints had been breached. She was given an opportunity to appeal, which upheld the original panel findings. A formal letter outlining recommendations was sent to the Syston Town Council stating that Cllr J. Midgley should be removed from the position of chair of amenities and any not be allowed to be chair of any for other committee for 18 months, and for the council to give serious consideration of engaging an independent person to act as liaison between Cllr J. Midgley and Mrs C. Voyce. The panel stated this was a very serious matter and the need for mediation was important, not just between the two individuals, but also as a wider concern for the whole council to engage in some support to build relationships. The Chairman thanked Adrian Ward for a succinct overview, then expressed the three points and the need for the council to address all three points. Cllr S. Visavadia asked if there had been any mediation. Adrian replied, saying that this was raised at the panel and they don't have any jurisdiction before a code of conduct complaint is made to the monitoring office. Cllr C. Dolan, asked about the second point; is that to prevent any future problems between Cllr J. Midgley and Mrs C. Voyce or is it a sanction. Adrian Ward responded by saying that the panel saw it as both a sanction and an avoidance of any future problems. CLlr J. Branston said she wants the council to work together. A proposal to accept the recommendation points 1,2,3, was passed with some against and two abstaining. County and Charnwood Borough Councillors (CBC) Reports Cllr E. Vardy spoke about the upgrading of the Midland Mainline to electric and that at some point in the future the bridge on Melton Road may need to be raised. Following the meeting your editor has established that there are no immediate plans by Network rail to start work on the bridge in Syston. County Cllr S. Hampson reported that the leader at Leicestershire County Council is trying to solve the lack of funding. He said that this was the price for running an efficient county council, the more they save the more they are asked to save! It www.systontownnews.co.uk
affects all levels of councils, adults in the community budgets, he asked that anyone affected by these cuts to contact Steve. Sir Alan Duncan put a proposal for a new ring road for Melton Mowbray and should be ready for 2020. He said that flooding plans were in place and flood wardens were needed, anyone interested contact the office. Finally, he mentioned the commemorations planned for the Battle of the Somme 100 years on, with memorials to be in the cathedral and County Council offices. Cllr T. Barkley reported on the CBC network events held to help devise plans for further development in Syston with the waterways to develop the old sanatorium. He repeated the need for flood wardens in our area. There are community grants available so any local groups can apply, see CBC website. The 1st neighbourhood plan completed is for Thurcaston. He finished by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and New Year. Cllr K. Pacey reported that the new policy document was nearly completed. He spoke about some recent complaints received against taxi drivers including an disabled Olympian who had been refused due to having an assistance dog and this is against the law and can fine the taxi driver up to £1,000. Anyone can notify CBC of a problem relating to one of their licensed taxis, all you need is the number of the taxi from its yellow plaque not necessary the number plate. All minutes were agreed without amendments. The draft precept for 2017/18 was accepted with just three against. CBC are providing £600 for emergency supplies as part of an Emergency/Community response plan. The council would need a panel made up so it was passed onto the development committee for their next meeting. The Christmas event went well and everyone remarked that positive feedback had been received about the lights and how they are good. Cllr E. Vardy proposed a vote of thanks for the successful event. The Town Manager gave her report and updated councillors about forthcoming events in December. A Joules event for the Chairman’s Charity on Friday 20th January and the Civic reception 12th May. The council had received the S106 refund for the skate park refurbishment. Refurbishment of staff room and jubilee room in the new year. Fiona Henry, Editor. For the official minutes of this and other Town Council Meetings please visit their website: www.systontc.org. You can attend any council meeting held on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm. Details are posted across all town council notice boards.
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looked at the fashions we wore (Yes, us grandmothers wore our minis and In December Felicity Austin took us they were much shorter than those on a journey through the swinging worn today!) sixties, although they weren't swinging She covered the industry that was much in sleepy Barkby as I predominant in Leicester at the time remember! making it one of the most prosperous She went through the programmes we cities in Europe, there was hosiery, watched on TV, the medical dramas, textiles, boot & shoe and many more police dramas, and comedies as well department stores than there are as the children's programmes like today. Crackerjack and Bill & Ben. Many of us had fond memories of a She reminded us of the lack of night out at the Hungry I. Lee circle was built with the first Tesco amenities in our homes, no central superstore on the ground floor. We heating, no indoor toilets and no were reminded of the pop scene, bathrooms in many homes. We
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Radio Caroline, radio Luxembourg, TV pop shows like Top of the Pops and Ready Steady Go. Lastly on a more serious note, the assassination of President Kennedy, the first space flight, the first man on the moon, the Cuban missile crisis and England winning the World Cup! We rounded off the night by singing along to some of the songs of the day and drinks and nibbles. A lovely nostalgic evening for those of us of a certain age.
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THE JOURNAL OF SYSTON TOWN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2017 written by Catherine Voyce Syston Town Council would like to wish all residents of Syston a happy and prosperous new year. Welcome to Cllr Satish Visavadia
Syston Town Council are very privileged to have on board, newly co-opted Cllr Satish Visavadia. Satish brings a wealth of expertise to Syston; from a diverse range of experience at further and higher educational institutions, marketing, working in international markets, managing his own business and also working in the voluntary sector. Satish was previously a Councillor at Scraptoft Parish Council and is now living in Syston. Satish is a Member of the Development and General Purposes Committee which concentrates on ‘street scene’ and is already making a positive contribution to Council; if you see him around, please give him a warm Syston welcome. Co Opted Councillor Vacancy A new vacancy in the Merton Ward is advertised on Town Council notice boards, Community Centre, Syston Town Council website and our social media websites. If anyone is interested and would like an informal chat regarding the role of a Councillor, please call me, Catherine Voyce on 0116 264 5972 or the Chairman, Cllr Paul Henry on 0116 260 9744. Christmas Event and Lights Thank you to those who supported our Annual Christmas Event in December, we were blessed with a fine day and some exciting new stalls. As usual, Father Christmas and his elves were working flat out to cope with the 30
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steady stream of eager young people all wanting to meet him. Live acts provided superb entertainment throughout the day and even Superman made an appearance. The finale fireworks provided a spectacular tribute to a successful and fun filled day. A big thank you to the Events Panel, Officers and volunteers that helped to make the event such a great success. Thank you to all those that have taken the trouble to voice their appreciation for the much needed new Christmas lights, which really were splendid throughout Syston. Sadly the Christmas tree was vandalised again on several occasions. Skate Park Extension This seems like old news now, but since our last Spotlight article, the Skate Park Extension in Central Park is now complete and is proving to be hugely popular with Syston’s skate board enthusiasts. As with the BMX Track, on behalf of Syston Town Council, I would like to express a huge thank you to the young users who gave up their time to guide us in the right direction with the extension. A polite request to users, please be aware that there are residents living close to the Skate Park and try to keep noise levels to a minimum. Thank you. RoSPA Inspections – Action Plan All recommended actions following the RoSPA inspection of the playgrounds have now been implemented. Fire Risk Assessment of Ancillary Buildings Following a recent Fire Risk Assessment at the Community Centre and all our ancillary buildings, all recommendations have been implemented. Advertising Banners Please be aware that the placing of advertising banners in the public domain requires planning permission from Charnwood Borough Council. This also applies to banners placed on the railings alongside the Brook. Melton Road Public Toilets Some of you may have already experienced the improved facilities in the public toilets. New cleaning www.systontownnews.co.uk
contractors have been appointed and are providing an excellent cleaning service. Sanitary bins and hand dryers have also been replaced in the disabled toilet. Planting of 500 Bulbs – Rotary Club and Tesco Community Champions As part of the Purple for Polio Campaign to help eradicate Polio, the Rotary Club provided us with 5000 purple Crocus bulbs for planting in Central Park in their bid to plant five million purple crocus plants to transform public spaces across the country. Senior Groundsman, David Smith was greatly assisted by Tesco Community Champions, Zoe Roper, pictured and Angie Alexander. We are all looking forward to seeing our purple blooms this Spring. Emergency Community Plan Council are in the process of formulating an Emergency Community Plan. All major emergencies are dealt with by the emergency services, local authorities, utilities and voluntary agencies in a combined response. An Emergency Plan is not meant to substitute these services, it is to cater for extreme circumstances (eg extreme weather conditions) that could prevent the emergency services from reaching an emergency scene quickly. In such cases, there may be a great enough need to trigger an Emergency Plan into action. There is no statutory requirement for such a plan; however, it is good practice and Leicestershire County Council have been communicating with Town and Parish Councils through their Clerks with recommendations and guidance for the formulating of such a plan. Charnwood Borough Council are providing funding for any emergency provisions required. FEBRUARY 2017
U3A Open Day The extremely popular U3A group held an excellent open day at the Community Centre in November. The event was officially opened by Chairman, Cllr Paul Henry, pictured above, accompanied by myself. Close to 250 people attended the event and 68 new members signed up on the day. U3A offer a diverse range of activities (over 30) such as genealogy, painting, singing as well as outings to the theatre and local restaurants. See their website http://u3asites.org.uk/syston for further information.
Panels Pavilion Panel The Council is still actively seeking funding towards the Pavilion refurbishment and a professional bid writer has also been appointed to assist us with the larger bidding applications.
New Cemetery The new Cemetery is still on track for completion in 2018 and the Council are in the process of agreeing the finer details of the plans with David Wilson Homes. Contacting your Council: SYSTON TOWN COUNCILLORS Merton Ward Cllr Paul Henry (Chairman) Cllr Ken Pacey Cllr Harold Screaton Cllr Satish Visavadia St Peters East Ward Cllr Susan Gerrard Cllr Stephen Hampson Cllr Maureen Pacey Cllr David Pepper Cllr Pat Wright St Peters West Ward Cllr Kirti Asmal Cllr Tom Barkley (Vice Chairman) Cllr Josie Branston Cllr Malwyn Carnall Cllr John Lucas New Barkby Ward Cllr Hanif Asmal Cllr Clair Dolan Cllr Janet Midgley Cllr Eric Vardy All Councillors can be contacted via Syston Town Council
Syston Town Council Community Centre School Street, Syston. Leics LE7 1HN Town Manager: Catherine Voyce Deputy Town Manager: Ursula Southan Office Co-Ordinator: Kay Liquorish Phone: 0116 2607150 Council Meeting Dates March 2017 7th Tuesday Development and General Purposes 14th Tuesday Amenities 21st Tuesday Resources 28th Tuesday Full Council April 2017 4th Tuesday Development and General Purposes 11th Tuesday Amenities 18th Tuesday Resources 25th Tuesday Full Council May 2017 2nd Tuesday Development and General Purposes 9th Tuesday Amenities 16th Tuesday Resources 23rd Tuesday Full Council All meetings take place in the Brookside Suite at the Community Centre at 7.30pm
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Syston Rotary Club Do You? Enjoy Meeting New People? Enjoy Sampling New Experiences? Enjoy Learning about Local and Worldwide Projects? Like to Give Something Back to the Local Community? If you said yes to any of the above, then Syston Rotary Club would like to meet you. What Is Rotary? Rotary International is a worldwide organisation that not only supports international causes but also contributes to local projects and causes either by fundraising or by giving practical support and time whilst the emphasis is also having fun in good company. Rotary can also provide excellent business networking opportunities. Local Rotary Syston Rotary Club has developed as a ‘satellite’ club of the well-established Rotary Club of Wreake Valley and we are hoping to attract people of all ages, female or male from all walks of life to join us at our fortnightly meetings. We have been around for about one year. One meeting each month is a business planning meeting held at 7.30pm in the Hub café on the corner of High Street and Upper Church Street, Syston. We discuss the projects we would like to support, how and when we can contribute to them. In the last year, we have worked with the Wreake Valley club with the Watermead Fun Run to support Alex’s Wish, a local charity that supports research into treatments for Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy.
We also organised a beer festival to coincide with the Syston Carnival. All beers were supplied by Leicestershire breweries, thereby supporting local businesses and proceeds were donated to the Soar Valley Music Centre which provides music lessons for children and allows them to participate in musical activities that schools are no longer able to provide. Our second meeting a month is a social event; we have undertaken a wide variety of activities from meals out; sausage making courtesy of local butchers, Gamble & Hollis; walks with the ranger from Leicestershire Wildlife Trust at Cossington Meadows and an evening on the putting green and driving range at Beedles lake Golf Club. We have supported other Rotary Clubs in quiz teams, meals and a sponsored walk of the Leicestershire Round to support the new visitors centre at Bradgate Park. So, there is an extremely varied range of activities with something to suit everyone’s taste. You don’t have to do them all but we won’t ever stop you from joining in! The great sense of achievement you will experience in helping the local community and others around the world will be matched by the fun you’ll have doing it. Our next meeting is 7.30pm at the Hub café on Monday 13th February 2017. If you are interested you can contact Fiona on 0116 367 2892 or Paul on 0772 037 4510 or just turn up, we will be delighted to meet you.
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On Saturday 3rd of December Isla competed at the British Espoir Championships held in Basildon. The best 12/13year-old gymnasts in Great Britain competed against each other for the All-around title, Isla is a 1st year Espoir, so among the youngest in the competition. Despite a few nervous mistakes on beam, Isla put up a good fight and finished in 6th Sunday 4th December 2016 saw the place and qualified for the vault, bars final fixture in this years Girls rugby and floor final the next day. County fixtures, played at a very After a good sunny Syston RFC. nights sleep Leicestershire were playing East and a Midlands and the fine weather and change of firm pitch led to an open game of leotard! Isla flowing, running rugby from two talented teams. return to the arena the Local girl and next day and Roundhill came away Academy year crowned 11 pupil, British Espoir Eleanor Floor Wilkinson, Champion! pictured left, A few days played as later she scrumhalf in received the every fixture of exciting this year's u18 news that she had been invited to county program train with the Great Britain Junior culminating in Squad in 2017, this is a huge the final fixture achievement as Isla doesn't turn in Syston. junior until 2018!
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Beatrice competed in the British National Age Groups on the 4th November 2016 in Guilford. She did amazingly well in her first year of National competitions, coming 2nd on floor, 3rd on bars and 7th on vault in Great Britain for her age group. Beatrice came 6th All Around in Great Britain in both the Age Group competition and combined for 2016. She has also just received the fantastic news that she has been selected for the Great British Home Nations Squad for 2017, a
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