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Volunteer Centre Celebrates 40 Years currently facing the Centre – More than 70 past and present volunteers and Trustees attended the especially the threat of significant 40th anniversary celebrations of the reductions in government grant aid Syston and District Volunteer Centre but expressed the confident view that, at a special function in the Syston with the support of a fully committed Community Centre on Friday 16th Board of Trustees (Josie Branston, November. The event was attended Ann Carter, Trevor Carter, Pierre by Deputy Lord Lieutenant David Castille, Colin Grimes, Fiona Henry, Wyrko. Paul Lomas and Christine Ringrose) Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and a motivated staff under the Derek Burdon, welcomed and paid direction of Centre Manager Mark tribute to all who had played an active Smith, the organisation was in safe part in the development of the Centre hands. from very humble beginnings in 1978. He offered special thanks to the team He spoke briefly of the challenges of volunteer drivers without whose support the Centre could not possibly function. A shortage of volunteer drivers continues to represent a major problem as the Centre seeks to meet increasing demand from service users. New volunteers would always be warmly welcomed, he stressed. He briefly outlined the background to two major initiatives under active consideration by the Board – the establishment of a Community Garden and an extension to the existing Centre premises. Derek Burdon and Anne Carter Cut the Anniversary Cake
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MERRY CHRISTMAS The Syston Town News would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and our wonderful band of hard working volunteer deliverers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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a Trustee and a driver, and of the influence the Centre had exercised in the wider community through the establishment and fostering of other volunteer groups offering vital support services to the local communities. In proposing a toast to the future of the Centre, Trustee Secretary Colin Grimes, said: “As we join together here tonight, to celebrate 40 successful years, I trust that on the basis of what you have heard, you will be reassured to learn that - far from being complacent, frozen or frightened by the prospect of
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idea of demonstrating the preparation of foods suitable for inclusion with three light meals served at various times of day. This was to be breakfast, lunch and a cream tea. The floral element was for volunteer members to create an appropriate flower arrangement to accompany each of those meals. Beginning with a breakfast tray, there was a cup of tea/coffee, along with a lightly baked waffle and butter. Another member made a beautiful hand tied posy of garden flowers and foliage, small enough to fit onto the tray. The colour theme was blue and pink, with carnations, lavender, sage, Roundhill Flower and bay leaves, choisya, and fatsia. For the light lunch, there was a spicy Garden Club potato salad, plus sausage rolls, and There was a very different approach to shortbread. our October meeting. It was again In this instance, demonstrated by a ‘Members’ Night', when the further club member, the demonstrating is carried out by accompanying designs were a choice members of the club rather than a between a traditional basket or professional floral demonstrator. contemporary vertical. In shades of Whenever possible we try to change deep yellow and orange, the vertical the theme each year, and this time it comprised three germini placed in front was on the subject of food and flowers. of variegated phormium, some upright, others looped, all based with bay One long-time member worked leaves and purple heuchera. The professionally in catering for many shallow basket contained a mix of years. She therefore suggested the
serious cuts to funding and other difficult issues, the Centre which you have all played a part in setting up and developing over the past 40 years, is in safe hands, with exciting and dynamic plans for it’s future growth and development, allied to a firm commitment to maintain and expand our core support transport services to our local communities. I thank each of you for the part you have played in our success over the past 40 years, no matter how small, for which you can all be justifiably proud.”
small chrysanthemum, roses, and variegated aucuba. A purchased butterfly made from green midelino sticks gave a finishing touch. The third meal was a cream tea. The mixture for plain or cheese scones was demonstrated, with butter, jam and cream available. The accompanying flower arrangement was a traditional triangle design set in a cream flared vase, see picture below right in pink and white, the flowers included roses, spray carnation, gypsophila, plus hydrangea from the demonstrating member’s garden. Foliage was also from the garden, with narrow cotoneaster, conifer, variegated euonymus, and fatsia. Printed copies of the recipes were provided to members.
The Brook Cafe has undergone a refurbishment both in decoration and operating team. Marius, Carina, Jacqui, Mark, Carole and Pete have combined their joint expertise in hospitality to develop the Brook Cafe with a New Christmas Menu, see left. Marius, as we have featured in a previous issue, is an excellent chef, Jacqui brings over 20 years experience as a manageress in hospitality and they are ably assisted and supported by Carina, Mark, Carole and Pete. They are all very friendly and motivated to bring you the best experience they can. L-R Carina, Marius, Jacqui and Mark They specialise in Breakfasts, Lunches, Take Away Food and Afternoon Teas. The afternoon teas require booking in advance. The new team have said that they are looking forward to working alongside fellow local independent businesses.
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the Calendar Girls! She was a committee member and for a while the Chairman. Mary did not hold with the term ‘Chairperson! Mary, and friend Becky Child, inaugurated the Thursday Fellowship Circle now called the Young at Heart which is still flourishing. She was a founder and, eventually, Life member of the Roundhill Flower and Garden Club in 1969. She and fellow members have raised thousands of pounds for local churches and charities with Flower Festivals charging only for 25th June 1922 to 28th Oct. 2018 materials used and willingly giving It was sad for a large number of the hours of their time. Syston residents to learn that Mary She was a trustee of the Horace had died recently at the wonderful Taylor Trust, a Syston Charity for age of 96 after a brief period of illness. the Necessitous of the Parish, Born in Quorn, Mary had also lived in which involved committee meetings Thurmaston and Leicester and for to decide on the recipients. quite a while in Stocking Farm where For a while she was a member of she and husband Ernest, with other the St John’s Ambulance after members of the congregation, built St going to events with her son David Luke’s church themselves. Eventually and becoming interested. This in 1961 they moved to Syston. involved her in afternoons at charity Mary, Ernest and sons Dennis and events and Carnivals and attending David immediately became active Leicester Race Course and members of the church of St Peter & Donnington Park races. St Paul. Mary became a founding In 2003 Mary received a Service member of the Young Wives, joined Above Self Alan Morley Award from the Mother’s Union, the flower the Wreake Valley Rotary Club for arrangers group, became a lesson service to the community and in reader and Sidesman (who meet and 2010 the Open Hands Award for greet people attending worship) and Community Compassion after 25 was massively involved in the fund years of service with the Syston raising always running plants stalls, Volunteer Bureau, now known as she was very knowledgeable, and at the Syston and District Volunteer Christmas a stall selling beautifully Centre. crafted and decorated logs etc. She also joined the Women’s Institute Mary’s concern was always about building community, people living and was at one time their president. and working together in friendship. In the town she was hugely involved with Age Concern Syston, affiliated to We shall always remember her stoicism, ready smile, positivity and Age UK, for at least thirty years, the twinkle in her eye and her helping once again with the example of dedication to the church fundraising. Who can forget the and community. calendar the ladies made emulating
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11th November 2018 Syston pays tribute to those who travelled by train from the station to serve their country in times of conflict
In the afternoon of Remembrance Day, a ceremony was held at Syston Station to honour those who used the station to travel as Forces members or civilians to serve our country in times of conflict. The Syston in Bloom Group, many of whom are ‘Station Adopters’, had arranged for a piece of Mountsorrel granite to be installed near the entrance to the platform. An appropriately engraved plaque was attached and the surrounding area was
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enhanced by planting flowers and shrubs. Those present included Cllr and Mrs T. Barkley, representing Syston Town Council, Donna Adams from East Midlands Trains, Mike Stevens from Tarmac, Major Peter Dalton, Capt. Hedley Midgley and Sgt Vince Smith representing the armed forces, and Rev Tony Pick. Howard Midgley welcomed everyone and explained the purpose of the memorial and its’ dedication. Trevor Hodson paid tribute to Tarmac, De Montfort Memorials, East Midlands Trains, and Oasis Garden Centre, all of whom made this project possible through their kind generosity. Maurice Bent spoke about the civilians who
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used the station and Peter Dalton described how members of all the armed forces relied on the station. He then introduced a two-minute silence to remember all those involved in conflict. The plaque was then unveiled by Derek Cox and Hedley Midgley, as examples of older and younger generations of those who had travelled from Syston to serve their country. SYSTON TOWN NEWS
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Age Concern Syston Would like to invite you to our newly launched Coffee Mornings, held every Wednesday morning, 10.00 to 11.30am in the main hall, Methodist Church Centre, High Street, Syston. Come along and have a chat, meet new friends, find out about our trips out, play bingo, have a go on the raffle, look at our book, magazine and jigsaw sales and also cake, plant and produce sales. Do come along, a warm welcome awaits you. Telephone Elaine, Sharon or Yvonne on 0116 260 1476.
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Hope all who came to our 'It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas' extravaganza on the 23rd and 24th November had a fantastic time, a full report will be in the next issue. Christmas Eve carols are at 3.00pm and our Christmas Day celebration is at The committee are open to 10.00am. Come in and see the church suggestions from the community. This lights (after you've put the turkey in). is a community event and it will On the 31st December all the churches continue to support our local charities in the Team meet up to celebrate and groups by enabling them to have together and we'd love you to join us at 10.00am at Thrussington Church. space at the Fayre to promote We all had a hilarious time at the Race themselves and raise funds. Night in October at the village For 2019, the date of the new Syston hall. Some of us lost and some of us Summer Fayre will be Saturday 31st won but we had a lovely hot meal and August and we have requested a dessert at half-time. booking of Central Park from the We have some exciting events planned Syston Town Council for this date. for next year so keep your eyes open If you would like to join the new for our posters about the town. committee, please contact us through In the meantime all at St Mary's wish our dedicated email address: you and yours a very happy Christmastime. systonsummerfayre@gmail.com.
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To cater for the next generation of golfers seeking a different experience to the more traditional nature of golf club membership, Birstall Golf Club have launched a flexible membership scheme. Confirming this significant addition to the range of membership available at Birstall club Chairman Robin Francis commented “The world of golf as we know it is clearly changing. England Golf figures confirm the number of casual golfers in the UK is now approximately double that of the traditional full subscription member. This reflects the more flexible society we now live in. Younger players with family commitments and financial considerations such as mortgage payments do not necessarily have the time or money to justify full golf membership. However they wish to continue to play golf at a time and at a price that fits with their other commitments.” Birstall is now launching a flexible membership scheme which for a fee of £325 allows the member to play up to 30 rounds a year, gain a handicap and participate in a limited number of competitions as well as enjoying full house membership. Francis further commented “For flexible members booking has to be done on line and this type of membership allows us to make better use of our excellent course at quiet times. The scheme offers a pathway to full membership and reflects the reality of golf in 2018. With England Golf confirming 80% of golf clubs now offer on-line booking we are confident this more flexible approach will provide us with the necessary numbers to achieve an appropriate balance between flexible members using the course at quieter times and full subscription members seeking the total golf experience.” The initial pilot exercise will limit flexible membership numbers to 40 and full information on the scheme can be obtained by telephoning Club Manager Jo Shepherd on 0116 267 4322 or by visiting the club’s website on www.birstallgolfclub.co.uk DEC 18/JAN 19
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CAROLS IN THE TOWN SQUARE and afterwards for tea/coffee and mince pies in the Methodist Church Centre. On Monday 17th December at 7.00pm accompanied by the Syston Town Band
CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2018 St Peter & St Paul (Church of England) Christmas Eve 4.00pm 6.00pm 11.30pm Christmas Day 10.00am
Upper/Lower Church Street Christingle/Crib Service Carol Service Midnight Mass Joint Family Christmas Morning Service at St Mary’s, Barkby. No service at St Peter and St Paul’s.
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is to service linen, towels etc for hotels, Bed and Breakfast and serviced apartments. Due to the rapid growth they have invested in new machinery, employed two extra parttime staff and added extra shifts so that the working day has elongated from 7.00am - 5.00pm to 7.00am 8.00pm. Quite a challenge for John and Sam, but they have made such a success in taking over this extra business they are now being approached by other hospitality outlets. High class ironing, based in This is extra to their core business Queniborough has grown which has not been affected by the substantially after a phone call back in growth in the service trade to the September when an opportunity arose. hospitality outlets and both John and An agency that deals with putting Sam said that it will not change. They businesses in touch with others in the are maintaining the same quality of same type of work, contacted High service to all customers which is Class Ironing to ask if they would be probably why they are being interested in taking over customers approached by more potential from another business who wanted to customers. retire. What an amazing success for one of These types of opportunities don’t our small local business and we wish arise every day, so naturally, the them every success and hope they owners of High Class Ironing said yes continue to grow. without realising just how many customers and so grew to three times Merry Christmas and the size within a month! The main Happy New Year area of business they have acquired
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The Rotary Club of the Wreake Valley Christmas Activities We would like to remind everyone that our planned programme of bringing Santa and his sleigh to areas of Syston remains unchanged from the full details previously published in Stn last month. Weather permitting, we will be out and about on the three advertised dates on Saturday 15th, Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th December. Also, Rotary Club members and helpers will be in a prominent position outside the ASDA Supermarket in Thurmaston on the days leading up to Christmas. Look out for us from Thursday 20th to Monday 24th December inclusively when we will be collecting for Local Charities once again. The Rotary Club sleigh will be with us at all times and Santa has promised to spend some of each and every day with us too, whenever he can. We look forward to meeting as many of you as we can during this festive period. Please pop a few coins into our buckets if you see us.
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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”. During November I stopped my car in Walkers Way to admire our native silver birches which many years ago had been planted. One tree in particular fascinated me, this had been planted against the block of flats on the right hand side of the road and this had almost 10 feet (3m) long weeping branches. From my school days I cannot recall whether, due to its long tresses, it was Wordsworth, or Tennyson who calls our native birch the lady of the woods. Our native silver birch will form a tree over 40 feet (12m) in height. However, Betula pendula ‘Youngi’ will form a low growing weeping tree some seven/eight feet (2.1/2.4m) in height, but even so be careful where you plant it as it will form an umbrella shape almost 10 feet (3m) in diameter. In the past I have had to send out landscaping teams to dig out weeping birches and low growing weeping cherries that had been planted too close to a garden path, or house driveway. In many cases the house owner had lopped off the branches that obstructed the path, or drive, giving the trees a lop sided appearance. Here I had better point out the birches need to
be pruned between November and the following February. If pruned during the growing season the wounds will bleed sap and this not only attracts wasps and other insects which feed on its sugary sap, but the sap will also attract fungus spores and these cause the sap to turn black. As the deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves it is the evergreens we depend on to not only give us structure in the garden, but also their leaves which are often variegated to help lighten the drabness of winter. Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’, pictured below left, is, in my opinion the finest of all golden leaved shrubs. I have a plant in my garden that is now four feet (1.2m) tall by eight feet (2.4m)in diameter and its large, glossy golden leaves brighten the area outside my kitchen window. ‘Sundance’ also has masses of small fragrant flowers during May giving it the common name of ‘Mexican Orange Blossom’. I have three different varieties of Abelia x grandiflora in my garden and these lovely evergreens produce their flowers during late summer, in fact if the weather is good they can still be in flower on Christmas day. Recently while on a visit to Goscote Nurseries I came across another Abelia named ‘Lady Peach’ and as this has peach variegated foliage. Vi said we must have this in the garden, but it still sits in its pot awaiting a space in a border. I grow three different forms of Pittosporum tennuifolium, which being native to New Zealand I thought might be a little tender, but they have survived 20 years of inclement weather. ‘Silver Queen’ is the tallest of these being eight feet (2.4m) tall, but I keep
this clipped to form a three feet (90cm) column. ‘Tom Thumb’ as its name suggests is a low growing shrub, which in 20 years only attained two and a half feet (75cm) in height. ‘Tom Thumb’ needs a light background as at the onset of winter its green leaves turn an unusual purple-black. All of my Pittosporum’s have small, fragrant dark crimson flowers during May. If you have a dry soil in full sun then look for Cistus ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ as this will form a two feet (60cm) mound of bright yellow leaves and although it becomes massed with single flowers during early summer, the flowers are white and give little contrast with the foliage. There are a number of evergreens which not only make excellent specimen shrubs, but are also ideal to create hedges. Eleagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ has large gold edged leaves and small silver very fragrant flowers during November. For those who say they have seen a Snowdrop in flower out of season, I have a clump in my garden that always flowers in November and it is called Galanthus reginae-olgae. May I finish by thanking all of the Syston in Bloom committee for the work they have carried out in the borders at Syston station. The memorial they have created to all who left the station to serve their country during times of need can be seen by all who now use the station. My very best wishes for Christmas and a prosperous new year in the garden.
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is truly my best friend, pictured below with Christine and myself. We visit each other once or twice a year. My partner Sue and I came up Guy Fawkes weekend. It is a great feeling to be greeted as one of the family, and to be called ‘Uncle Mick’ by the children and grandchildren. As you can see in the photo I am a Leicester Tigers’ fan (unless they are playing a Welsh team!) They are coming to Pontardawe in January when Tigers are playing Scarlets. My life would be a lot poorer if they were not in my life. Michael Lewis
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Christine and Michael exchanging Christmas cards
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Harrison Murray Syston is pleased to be collecting new toys and gifts on behalf of Toys on the Table. Toys on the Table collect and donate toys and gifts to children of Leicestershire between the ages of 0 - 16 years, who would quite possibly not receive anything otherwise this Christmas. Toys on the Table has been running since the 1980's and helped countless children over the years, including over 3000 in 2014 alone. This is only possible with the help and donations from the generous public. So we would like to ask you to donate just something, anything, no matter how big or small. All we ask is the gift is new and not wrapped. A massive thank you from all at Harrison Murray! Harrison Murray Estate Agents 10 High Street, Syston . Harrison Murray Limited, registered in England and Wales number 3190376. Registered Office: Nottingham House, 3 Fulforth Street, Nottingham, NGl 3DL. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nottingham Property Services Limited.
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I continue to press them on what I of the UK population, and the Royal British Legion does vital work in raising believe would be a simple and effective awareness, in supporting that solution to alleviate congestion and community, and in ensuring that as a queuing - to add a second cut around nation, we never forget. I hope that lane allowing traffic to continue on the everyone will continue to support their A46 northwards bypassing the On Remembrance fantastic work. Hobbyhorse roundabout. Sunday, we joined In more local news, I know that many As ever, if there is an event you would together to pause; to think; and to Stn readers will be as disappointed as like to invite me to or if you feel that I remember the sacrifices made by the I am about the upcoming Barclays bank can help you with a local issue, please Armed Forces community, past and do email me at present. This year, like last year, it was closure. Despite our campaign to keep it open and multiple meetings with the a pleasure and privilege to attend the edward.argar.mp@parliament.uk or bank, Barclays appeared to regard it as write to me at: Edward Argar MP, Remembrance Sunday service and parade in Syston. It was fantastic to see a done deal, with the decision already House of Commons, London, made, regardless of the strong so many local people and children at SW1A 00A. arguments put forward by local people the War Memorial and lining Melton for them to think again – and by the Road, paying tribute and remembering Steam in Syston time you read this, I fear our local the incredible sacrifices made by past, branch will have closed. It is a shortand current, generations. It was a sighted decision which I believe poignant service and an opportunity to Barclays bank will regret, but sadly so reflect on the centenary of the 1918 too will our town. Armistice, and on the many conflicts since the end of the Great War, and to Finally, another local issue which Stn think about those who today continue to readers will know remains an ongoing suffer, including the veterans of recent concern, and one which I have raised wars, and their families. The work of the before, is the congestion around the Royal British Legion and Remembrance Hobby Horse Roundabout. I have met Sunday commemorate past wars, but with Highways England on a number of also remind us of the cost of war, and occasions to raise this, and a range of of our debt to all those who fight for other local concerns, and I am pleased The Union of South Africa passed through both our country and for the values we that they do recognise that there are Syston on Saturday 20th October en all hold dear. issues in terms of congestion and route to York via Melton Mowbray. I queuing. captured this picture at the crossing by The Armed Forces community is estimated to make up around one in ten While no immediate works are proposed, the Wreake Valley playing fields. D. Hings
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Syston Town Council Citizen and/or Young Citizen of the Year Award Syston residents are invited to nominate fellow citizens for the Syston Town Council Citizen of the Year Award – to be presented at the Chairman’s Civic Reception to be held on Friday 5th April 2019. The awards aim to recognise outstanding contribution during the past year or contribution to the local community over a number of years. Criteria – any or some of the criteria below: • Nominee actively involved in community work and/or service clubs/church groups outside of their place of employment or educational facility • Nominee has a positive impact in the community • Nominee has demonstrated a personal commitment to the benefit of the community • Has performed an outstanding achievement or act of heroism • The community has benefited from this person's involvement • Has overcome significant personal adversity • Has positive and inspiring personal attributes that serves to encourage others • Nominee to be living and located in Syston • A time frame to be included 12
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• Councillors may be nominated but only for duties outside those carried out for Syston Town Council Applications close on Thursday 28th February 2018
How to Nominate: To nominate, please write or email Syston Town Council stating: Which award you wish to nominate for: • Syston Citizen of the Year –26 years or older • Syston Young Citizen of the Year – 16 - 25 years of age Please provide the details of person being nominated: Name, Address, Telephone, Age and state in what role(s) or area(s) has the nominee excelled or made a contribution. Please also provide your name and contact details. Catherine Voyce, Syston Town Council, School Street, Syston, Leicester. LE7 1HN Email: catherine@systontc.org.uk
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Bowlers’ Generosity Make When You Wish Upon A Star’s mission is to grant wishes and make Wishes Come True dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. Projects vary tremendously from a day out with a favourite football team, a visit to a ballet or theatre or meeting other favourite stars and celebrities, to more ambitious events such as trips to attractions like Disneyland, Centre Parcs and Legoland. At a cost of around £900 per head, the annual trip to Lapland to meet Father Christmas, involving a group of over 40 children, together with their families and carers, is now a regular feature of the Syston Bowling Club has raised £1300 charity’s calendar. for When You Wish Upon A Star, President Jenny Dewick paid tribute to President Jenny Dewick’s nominated the outstanding generosity of the charity during the 2018 Season. Bowling Club membership whose enthusiastic support had made the The picture above shows L-R: Club presentation possible. Chairman George Dodge, Fundraiser for the charity Alexa Wigfield and Club Syston Town News President Jenny Dewick at a Only Dedicated Newspaper Syston’s presentation ceremony held in front of a packed clubhouse on Saturday 10th November. THIS SPACE Responding on behalf of the charity, COULD BE WORKING Alexa said that the magnificent sum FOR YOU! raised would be put to immediate use to enable a child and family to be part FOR FURTHER INFORMATION of the charity’s annual trip to Lapland TEL: 0116 269 3221 at Christmas.
Syston In Bloom Quiz Our annual fun quiz took place on Saturday 27th October. We had a good attendan ce of about 70 quizzers. There was plenty of excellent food and an impressive variety of questions. We had difficulty in getting a final result due to a three team tie but got there eventually!! Thanks for all the donated desserts, and raffle prizes from individuals and businesses. Special thanks to Robert from The Village Bakery for his donation of the French sticks. Thanks to Gamble & Hollis for looking after us so well, Mick Smith for providing the sound system, and the Parish Church for use of their hall. All the money raised (over £400) will be used for projects around the town and the railway station. Finally thanks to all those who attended.
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In UK cinemas: 7th December 2018 The Old Man and the Gun by Adam Ray Palmer This festival Christmas, New Year’s Eve and 2019 favourite is based beckons… this is a two-month on the true story of bumper edition with three movie Forrest Tucker and previews from the last month of 2018, his audacious and three film write ups from the first escape from San month of 2019. There’s a lot to get Quentin at the age through, so I am going to do it in 100 of 70 which led to words or less! Let’s get to it… an unprecedented Sorry to Bother You string of heists that confounded Lakeith Stanfield, authorities and enchanted the public. of Get Out fame, David Lowery directs and writes this stars in Boots picture off the back of Pete’s Dragon Riley’s debut feature that’s set in and A Ghost Story which were both also praised. The Old Man and the an alternate Gun is no different with a slick and present-day version of Oakland, entertaining flow and solid USA. Telemarketer performances from Robert Redford Cassius Green and Casey Affleck. An end of year (Stanfield) pleaser. discovers a magical key to In UK cinemas: 7th December 2018 professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. What ensues Mary Poppins Returns Not only does Mary Poppins return, is a gripping, boisterous picture that will leave you tired out in your cinema so does the magic! Rebooting such a classic is always tricky, but they’ve seat. Tessa Thompson is on hand to kept the whimsical charm, the offer solace every now and then… animated sequences and yes, even she’s as good as a sip of water on a hot Summer’s day. You’ll want to see Dick Van Dyke. Rob Marshall is the man in the director’s chair this time this, peeps.
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Adam Ray Palmer Creative Director of Cineroom Back in 2016, Split by M. Night Twitter: @CineroomTweets Shyamalan got a Cineroom is an award-winning film site! bit of unjustified criticism in my opinion. It was In UK cinemas: 1st January 2019 tense and Stan & Ollie enthralling – 10 The closing night Cloverfield Lanegala of the London esque for me. Film Festival in Now, three years October consisted Barkby & Beeby W.I. on, Shyamalan is back with Glass. of a cold, autumn Billed as a spiritual sequel to Split and From Abbey Road to Barkby evening and a The Sixth Sense; it focuses on Village Hall… biopic of Laurel and security guard David Dunn (Bruce Dougie Wright formerly of the John Hardy. For me, Willis), who uses his supernatural Barry Seven, took Barkby & Beeby WI that’s a tip-top abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb on a journey back in time ‘strolling’ night! Stan & Ollie (James McAvoy), a disturbed man through the eyes of a session player tells the tale of Laurel and Hardy, the who has twenty-four personalities. who played behind many well-known world's most famous comedy duo, as stars of the 60’s & 70’s, using hats to Shyamalan seems to have hit his they attempt to reignite their film stride in recent years, and it shouldn’t illustrate the different genre of the careers as they embark on what songs. slow down here either. becomes their swan song - a gruelling He gave us a lesson in ‘paradiddle’ In UK cinemas: 18th January 2019 theatre tour of post-war Britain. John dressed in a mortar board followed by On a final end of year note, I hope C. Reilly (Ollie) and Steve Coogan an impromptu performance on the you’ve enjoyed this column in 2018 snare drum and tambourine to raptur(Stan) play the titular roles in a and 2017, let’s see what 2019 freakishly life-like portrayal. It’s a ous applause. touching biopic with comedy entwined brings shall we Systonites?! A night of memories and nostalgia, – watch it. Merry Christmas and a happy New two decades of enduring classic sounds. Year. In UK cinemas: 11th January 2019 Glass
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Syston’s Remembrance Cauda Equina UK Charity Remembers.... Exhibition, Our remembrance window this year is full of memorabilia from WW1, WW2 and more recent conflicts. We have lots of items relating to these from books and wartime music CDs. We have ration books for food and a motor fuel ration book on display. Our window has the story of three Syston WW2 soldiers. Cyril Cunnington, James (Bill) Bevins and Douglas Kemp. Each poster contains a short bio of each soldier and a photograph. Victoria and Jackie enjoyed putting together the remembrance window in the Town Square. Victoria is a member of the COFEPOW (Children of Far East Prisoner of War Assocation) of which Sir Terry Waite is a patron and has visited a lot of battlefields from both WW1 and WW2 in France and Belgium.
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The Committee of The Friends of St Peter and St Paul’s Church would like to thank all those who contributed to the Remembrance Exhibition held in the church over the 10th and 11th November. This is a very large number of people! From shopkeepers who put posters up, to people who lent artifacts for the displays; from people who willingly shared their family stories or research; to the musicians who sang, played the trumpet or rang the church bells; not forgetting the
Three Good Samaritans In Cross Street on Monday, 29th October my wife had a fall. A lady and gentleman helped to pick her up which was very kind of them. Another gentleman with his two young boys came to help and that he took my wife home in his car. He also made sure she locked the door before leaving. We didn’t have time to really thank them so we hope they read this in the Stn. What wonderful people - so helpful and caring. Thank you. P Peberdy
Picture by Ray Weston people who made cakes for the refreshments and those who manned the church throughout the weekend. Thank You One and All, it was a great community event. Quoted below is an excerpt from a letter received by one of the committee, which I would like to share with all who helped in any way at all. ‘I’ve been to the exhibition this afternoon. Congratulations! It’s excellent - a fitting tribute to those Syston men who died during World War One, as well as very informative about a whole range of other aspects. I really enjoyed it and hope you feel it was well worth all your hard work.’ Felicity Austin, (On behalf of the Friends of St Peter and St Paul’s Church).
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church News Ladies Friendship Circle The meeting on 22nd October was our Harvest Festival. The tables were decorated with flower arrangements in autumn colours and there were matching table napkins. There was a choice of vegetable or Stilton and broccoli soup with bread and butter. This was followed with a selection of cakes and chocolate biscuits with tea or coffee to follow. The flower arrangements and cakes had been provided by members of the group and were greatly admitted and appreciated by everyone. It was a friendly and relaxing evening as we look forward to the coming Autumnal days. St. Peter and St. Paul’s Ladies Friendship Circle The title of the talk at our meeting on Monday 12th November by Ruth Coward was ‘Ark at Our Peter’ and we all wondered what this could be about. As it turned out it was the early life of a Loughborough lad. Born in the 1930s and one of ten children, he lived in a poor part of town. The day he was born his mother was in the middle of sweeping the chimney and whilst she was doing that the brush got stuck and she went into labour. At school he was not very enamoured with learning although in later life he confessed to liking some of the more academic subjects. He was more interested in amusing his fellow class mates which did not endear him to the teachers. He left school at fourteen years of age and went to work cutting patterns in a upholstery business.
One of his interests from an early age was transport. At first it was an old cycle, later a motorised bike. A trip to Skegness with some mates became a real adventure when the bike ‘packed up’ and he had to resort to pedal power. He got to Skegness but it was three in the morning before he got home! His next mode of transport was a moped to be followed by various cars. He was called to do his national service where he gained knowledge of car engines. After leaving the army he married a local girl and went back into the furniture business. This led him to owning a well known high class furniture business in the town. Several ladies remembered the shop and also his family–some had even bought items from the shop. At this point our speaker ended her very amusing talk and offered to return to tell us more about this successful lad who came from very humble beginnings. We look forward to that visit, hopefully sometime in the New Year. Doreen Payne Coffee Morning A recent coffee morning was held by the members of the Ladies Friendship Group. There were some stalls including bric a brac, gifts, bags and cards, a raffle and, of course, a table full of delicious home made cakes. This event raised £250 towards this year’s charity The Air Ambulance. Traditional Christmas Fair Members of the congregation are busy preparing for this event on 8th December at 10.00am till 2.00pm.
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This will be in the church centre in Lower Church Street where there will be many stalls and some refreshments, including bacon butties until noon. Mary Gamble It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Mary Gamble, our longest serving member of the congregation who only five weeks before had worshipped with us. She will be greatly missed in so many ways. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Bell Ringing To commemorate the end of WW1, and to remember the fallen of all conflicts, on 11th November a band of
ringers from a range of towers rang at the churches of the Fosse Team. They rang at Syston, Thrussington, Rearsby, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Barkby, Thurmaston, Humberstone and back to Barkby for service ringing. A long, tiring afternoon but a worthwhile experience.
thanking them for their duties as tellers. To put everyone in a ‘Christmas’ Mrs Kerstyn Fryman, mood, Mrs A. Montague brought President, welcomed along a selection of bought mince members and visitors to pies. Everyone was able to taste New Barkby’s November meeting. portions of each, then place money by A minute’s silence was held in their chosen favourite pie. The money memory of Mrs Mary Gamble who will go towards a chosen charity. had passed away recently and also Everyone was reminded of the remembering two former members, Institute’s 93rd Birthday Dinner to be Mrs Irene Stott and Mrs Olive Pegg, held at Beedles Lake Golf Club on who have passed away. Afterwards Wednesday 21st November. There will ‘Jerusalem’ was sung. be no meeting in December but there Business matters were attended to, is a trip to see a local Pantomime. with notification of future events. The The competition was ‘A Childhood meeting then became New Barkby’s item’. The winner was Mrs J. Oliver Annual meeting. Two tellers from with a teddy bear. The raffle prize was Barkby and Beeby W.I. were Mrs K. a cookery book and was won by Mrs Buck and Mrs J. Judd. Mrs Kerstyn M. Clarke. The Tea Hostesses were Fryman was re-elected as President Mrs J. Cross’ Mrs S. Franklin and Mrs for 2019. Committee members will consist of Msdms J. Brutnall; V. Cobb; J. Goulden. Happy Christmas and best wishes to S. Franklin; D. Haynes; A Montague readers of Syston Town News for and President Mrs K. Fryman. The 2019. Treasurer presented the accounts. SYSTON TOWN NEWS The two tellers were each presented THE GREAT LITTLE PAPER with a small gift from Mrs K. Fryman
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saw Syston Bowls Club filled with Syston players and associates, past and present, for what’s been variously termed a ‘reunion’, ‘get-together’ or just ‘a bit of a do’. Those who know the band will be aware that its claim to be a friendly and sociable group is no idle boast; no matter what it was called you can be sure a jolly good time was had by all.
The first Saturday of November saw a group of Syston Band players begin the afternoon playing in Loughborough Marketplace for the start of the town’s week-long Armistice celebrations, before dashing down the A6 to join the rest of the band at Syston’s Brookside Club for an open rehearsal and recruitment event. The Brookside Club (Syston Working Men’s Club) was once the home of Syston Band and it was a pleasure to play there again. There was an appreciative audience and a fun programme of music, followed by free pizza and a small libation - and the prospect of a couple new players. What’s not to like? At the time of writing preparations are underway for Syston British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance and the band is in rehearsal for the annual Leics. Brass Band Association contest. Also on the calendar is a Band Chairman, Dave Houseman, took pre-Christmas get together. the opportunity to outline some of the band’s plans for the future, including its Interested in playing? The band is keen ambition to replace the band hut with a to welcome new players of all ages and abilities. If you’re interested in playing or modern multi-purpose building. One of the would like to know more, you can email longest running bands in the country, the band at systonbandmail@yahoo.co.uk Syston Band’s history spans three or contact them via their website centuries, its forward plan is to see the www.systonband.co.uk or come along and construction of a bandroom fit to house see them in person. Practice night is the band for the next hundred years. Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm at the Band Hut, Accolades - It also fell to Dave to present next to the Bowls Club, on Central Park. two individual awards. By unanimous vote Syston Band Christmas Concert the award for Band’s Person of the Year went to Emma Gibson, for her tireless Sunday 16th December work both at band practices and behind Masonic Hall, Broad Street, Syston the scenes. 3.00pm. The second much deserved award went to Dates for your Diary Chris Moore in recognition of his tremendous contribution and commitment December to the Band over many years. Its longest Monday 17th – Carols in the Square, serving Principal Cornet player, Chris’s Syston Town Square. 7.00 to 8.00pm contribution to the Band’s successes Sunday 23rd – Desford Birdland Winter cannot be over-stated. Winning a number Wonderland. 6.00 to 8.00pm of soloist prizes over the years he Monday 24th – Carol Service, Rothley nevertheless remains always a team Court Hotel. 6.00pm. player. The Band was delighted to take Armistice Day is always a special time for the opportunity to formally demonstrate the respect and admiration he has earned Syston Band, this year more than ever. and deserves. The most poignant moment of every Memory Lane – A number of guests had Remembrance Service comes as the silence is heralded by the sound of a lone unearthed old photos and films, bringing back lots of memories and causing much cornet playing Last Post and broken by comment. There was a good deal of Reveille. For many years Syston’s discussion regarding past fashions, Principal Cornet, Chris Moore has been proud and honoured to mark the occasion especially the changing hairstyles of some members, and the diminishing abundance in his home town. of hair of others. A band member who’s a This year ill health prevented Chris from keen genealogist brought a number of playing; instead, with Chris at her side to early newspaper reports recounting the offer moral support, the Band’s ‘second band’s activities; including Empire Day man down’ Julie Allsobrook did the parades, fundraising for the local poor, honours. Both at the Memorial and at the and a riveting account from August 1855 Armistice service, her moving and of a ‘well known member of Syston brass sensitive interpretation did her, the Band band’ who ‘having been drinking rather and Syston proud. freely’ was, as a prank, locked in the Syston Band Reunion village pinfold. With an audience of village youngsters ‘richly enjoying the joke’ The afternoon of Remembrance Sunday 22
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neither pleading or the threat that ‘dumb for the future would be the charming strains of their beloved tenor trombone’ secured his release. Eventually the village PC came to his rescue, joining in the joke by demanding sixpence as the proper fee for the release of an impounded ass.
Syston’s Remembrance Day What an amazing turn out to this years parade! It was an honour for residents from our Twinned Town Deville les Rouen to be present and for the President of their twinning association; Mrs Maud Mangane to read out some of the fallen from WW1. In the parade the scout and guide band led the way with the standards behind, followed by The Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire; Richard Brucciani with his wife Sheila walking with Maud and Fiona Henry Chair of Syston Twinning. Behind was Annie Boutin representing the Mayor of Deville les Rouen with Cllr Paul Henry; Chairman of Syston Town Council, Edward Argar MP and Phil Waldron, Chairman of the Royal British Legion Branch. These were followed by members of the twinning associations, councillors, uniformed services. Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows. See full story and more pictures on the Stn website.
Aspiro Needs Funds Local not for profit organisation: Aspiro, needs funds to help another 1000 local residents A local not for profit social enterprise, Aspiro, has helped 1,000 local people, across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, who have experienced mental health difficulties, towards finding a paid job, voluntary work or to access learning. Aspiro needs to find just £10,000 to survive and continue this service, as they have made a loss recently and want to really help another 1,000 local residents. Aspiro’s founder Peter Smith, exhomeless and street drinker, with his own history of mental health problems, set up Aspiro seven and a half years ago and says: “After all the hard work myself and my team has put into making Aspiro a success and helping so many residents, including young adults, people recovering from substance misuse, as well as providing the mental health employment service, it will be a disaster for local residents, businesses who employ our customers and my team, if we have to close”. If anyone would like make a donation to our good cause, however small, then we have a crowdfunding page which can be accessed via www.aspiro.org.uk DEC 18/JAN 19
to them as it was raining, but that didn’t bother the band. They went out and gave another great performance. The band knew it was going to be the So, what has happened since our last hardest contest, as it was being judged by article in September? How did we get on Royal Marines. in our last two competitions of the year? After drying off, the band took to the arena Did we make it four wins out of four? with the other bands to find out where Firstly, we performed our competition they had come. display at Syston Carnival to the people They had only gone and done it, four wins who came to watch, showcasing the talent out of four! Taking home another six of the young people we have in the band. trophies, but that wasn’t it. Then it was on to our 3rd competition of The band were also crowned TYMBA the year which was held in Manchester at different from the two previous contests; Championship Class League Champions unfortunately, we didn’t have glorious the Longford Park Stadium, Stretford on 2018. sunshine like before. This time we had Sunday 16th September. The weather heavy rain. But despite the weather, the With taking the league title, it means the conditions couldn’t have been anymore band went out and gave another brilliant band will be promoted to the TYMBA performance, but would that be enough to National Class (Premier League for all the football fans), so it means lots of hard work to prepare for next season. 4 Brookbridge Court, Syston. Even though the competition season had Melissa Fairbrother, BSc(Hons) ended it didn’t mean the band could relax, GCC Registered McTimoney Chiropractor as they had been invited to play at London’s Lord Mayor’s Show along with Some conditions which are proven to the Corp of Drums Society on 10th benefit from Chiropractic treatment are: November. This was a fantastic event to ���Back, neck and shoulder pain take part in, with all the youngest ���Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints members marching through the streets of ���Migraine/headaches ���Muscular aches London showing the masses of people ���Sports injuries ����Arthritic pain lining the streets what they could do. Tel: 07810 727 176 The next day the band couldn’t have a For all Appointments or Enquiries quiet day either, as it was back to Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm Queniborough and Syston for the www.systonchiropractic.co.uk Remembrance Day parades, which were Member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association, Registered with the General Chiropractic Council and can be found on either of their websites. both led by us. claim another victory, or have the other bands improved enough to stop us? The next thing for the band will be their very own annual variety show ‘Sticks & THIS SPACE Well the band again were awarded 1st Tones’ on 23rd February 2019 at Wreake overall and took away another seven COULD BE WORKING trophies for their hard work, but the work Valley Academy Theatre. We will again be doing a Matinee show at 3.00pm and an FOR YOU! didn’t stop there as they had one more evening performance at 7.00pm. competition to go and it was the big one; It FOR FURTHER INFORMATION was the TYMBA (Traditional Youth Tickets are on sale now for £5 for each RING FIONA or SUE ON Marching Band Association) National show. For more details or to book your Championships, being held at Lawrence 0116 269 3221 tickets, contact David Lucas on 0771 955 Sheriff School in Rugby. 3847. Could the band make it four wins out of four? Well again the weather wasn’t nice
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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. 0808 800 0303 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. 111 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. Dave 07710 448 253 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 Baker & Co Tel: 0116 264 0889 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 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 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. CHILD CARE GROUPS 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. Children with Special Needs/Happy Smiles Sandra and Amy run a voluntary play group at Elizabeth Park Thurmaston. Thursday mornings 9.30-11.30pm, closed 2nd Thursday of each month all children welcome 0-5 years. We charge £1 per child they receive drinks and snacks and also the adults can sit and natter over a cup of coffee or tea. Telephone Sandra 0798 321 6372 or Amy 0795 115 5706 DEC 18/JAN 19
CHIROPRACTIC Melissa Fairbrother Tel: 07810 727 176 www.systonchiropractic.co.uk
CHURCH GROUPS Broadway Gospel Hall Activities Mondays 3.45 to 4.45pm (term time only) Children's Bible Discovery Club, five to 10 yrs. Its free to attend and you can come straight from school, and enjoy crafts, songs, games and stories all with a Biblical theme. Parents are welcome to stay with younger children. Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.15pm (term time only). Bible Encounter for 11-16 year olds. Its free to attend, enjoy a Bible discussion, games, crafts. Wednesday 2.30 Ladies meeting. Come and share Christian Fellowship, you will receive a warm welcome. Transport is available. All meetings take place at the Broadway Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston Leicester LE7 1GA. Syston Girls Brigade A church based uniformed organisation for girls, we meet at the Methodist Church, High Street on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in term time. We are now recruiting girls aged 5-12 years and we offer a varied programme of fun and activities with experienced, DBS checked leaders. If you want to find out more, please contact Marie Vernon 0778 648 6504.
CLEANING SERVICES 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 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. Technology Help Drop in 2nd and 4th Wednesday Monthly. Jubilee Room, Syston Town Council Community Centre, School Street, Syston LE7 1HN 10.00am-12noon. Regular group run by Age UK offering FREE 1:1 help and support with Laptops,Tablets, iPads or Smartphones.
Syston & District U3A Craft Groups Crochet group - meets on the third Friday of the month at Syston Hub Café, High Street, 10.15am - 12.15pm. Parchment group - meets on the third Wednesday of the month at St Hilda’s Church Hall, East Goscote, 2.00 to 4.00pm.
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES Kevins Domestic Appliances Sales & Repairs Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers & Cookers etc. Tel:0116 269 7168 Mob: 0771 160 4297
DRIVING SCHOOLS BELT UP n GO Driving Tuition Covering all of Leicestershire Mob: 07868 718 227 www.beltupngo.com. Find us on Facebook. Wheel Pass Mob: 0795 121 5161 Find us on Facebook Lessons to Suit Your Timetable
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Byrite Electrical Ltd 1286 Melton Rd, Syston Tel: 0116 260 2299 www.byriteelectricals.com
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. M A Skinner Electrical Services Syston Based, reliable, no job too small. Mob: 0799 098 1297 FENCING & GATES Fensit Tim Hendry 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 Mob: 07783 596 792 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 30th January- Let’s Party, Eleanor Landy (Nottingham), 7.30pm at The Divine Infant of Prague, Broad Street, Syston. Visitors welcome, entry £5.
FITTED FURNITURE Swift Fitted Furniture Ltd. Manufacturers of fitted bedrooms and home offices. Contact: 0116 246 0686
FOOT HEALTH CARE David Bramley Foot Health Practitioner SAC DIP FHP Mobile Foot Care Practice. Nail Trimming, Corns, Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care Etc. For an appointment call 0116 221 3532.
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 Lancaster Landscapes Tel: 01509 814 280 Mob: 0797 985 1976
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
HAIRDRESSING Antehc Hair and Skin Studio Specialist in hair loss and anti-ageing. Mob: 07877 981 877 Tracey’s at Syston Tel: 0116 260 9582
HEALTH AND FITNESS 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. CONSERVATORY ROOF CLEANER Syston Methodist Church Centre Clean Start Dancing every Wednesday afternoon. Well Established, Professional Conservatory 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Ballroom, Latin, Cleaner. Fully Insured and CRB Checked. American, Sequence, Line dancing etc. Contact Wayne Mob: 0797 750 5453 or email: cleanstart200864@yahoo.com Syston Wellbeing Group Monday evenings 7.00pm CRAFTS Syston Methodist Church North Leicestershire Beaders All very welcome - a warm welcome awaits. Meets second Saturday of the month Contact Tina on 0746 593 8146 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Old School Hall, All discussions confidential FINANCIAL ADVISORS Thurmaston. A friendly group, open to all, (Self-help group for depression and anxiety) experienced and beginners. For more Furnley House Syston Young at Heart Group information contact: Mrs Anna-Maria Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) We are a friendly group which caters for the Bromley 0116 260 7221 or 1165 Melton Road, Syston ambromley@gmail.com. Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk elderly and housebound of Syston, meeting every Thursday at the Community Centre DEC 18/JAN 19 Please mention Stn when contacting advertisers SYSTON TOWN NEWS 25
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Syston Young at Heart Group Cont’d Acoustic nights at QRBL Club every Thursday at the Community Centre 45 Main Street, Queniborough. from 10.00am to 1.45pm. Transport can be All levels and listeners always welcome. provided, places now available. Please Free entry. Very relaxed atmosphere. phone Judy Jordan 0116 260 8528. Mondays twice monthly, from 8.00pm. Just come along! December dates: 3rd Thrummy Drummer Dementia Group and 17th. January dates: 7th and 21st. meet 2nd Thursday each month for those affected by Dementia and their Dog and Gun Ukulele Group (DAG’S) families/carers. Elizabeth Park Sports Centre meets 7.30pm to 9.30pm every Wednesday Thurmaston between 10.30am and 12.30pm. evening in the Lounge Bar at the Dog and Informal get together with support and Gun, Chapel Street, Syston. Free. New entertainment. members of any age from absolute beginners 'Why Not Come Dancing' upwards are always very welcome. Tuition is Saturday evenings, 7.30 pm. Gaddesby available. Call Dave on 0758 119 8005 or Village Hall. Friendly instructors teaching just turn up. Ballroom, Latin and Jive. All welcome from Singing for Fun East Midlands complete beginners to more experienced Meets during term time on Thursdays dancers. The evening costs from £5 per 2.15pm to 4.15pm at Elizabeth Centre, person. Contact us on 01664 840 381 or Thurmaston. just come along. For more information or to register contact www.whynotcomedancing.com Caroline: info@carolinesharpe.com HERBAL CLINIC 0776 215 4900 Ayurvedic Herbal Clinic Ltd www.singingforfunem.com Ayurvedic massage therapies Syston Band Tel: 0116 266 3939 Mob: 0780 102 7571 Meet at ‘The Hut’ - next to the Bowls club HISTORY GROUPS (Central Park). Every Monday at 7.30pm to Barkby Local History Group practice. New members of any standard We meet irregularly for trips out and talks by welcome. Contact via email on invited speakers. For more information systonband@yahoo.co.uk contact Sandra Moore 0116 236 3739. U3A Ukulele Group meets every Friday sandraemoore@sky.com 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Hub, Syston Syston Local History Group Methodist Church Centre, High Street. For Monday 3rd Dec. - Members Christmas get more information contact Len Abraham on together at the Conservative Club. 0781 278 7238. Monday 21st January 2019 Early 1900s Ukulele Classes at Thurmaston Bowls Club, Postcard Walk Around Syston, Tim Garner. Elizabeth Park, every Wednesday afternoon 7.30pm, at the Methodist Church Centre, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. £2 includes refreshments. High Street. Visitors £2 per meeting. All welcome from beginners to experienced. HOME MAINTENANCE Contact Len on 0781 278 7238 for more Curnock Home Maintenance information. Tel: 0116 260 7188 NATURE GROUPS
KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS LFI Kitchens & Bedrooms Tel: 0116 260 0150
LANDSCAPING Lancaster Landscapes Tel: 01509 814 280 Mob: 0797 985 1976
LEGAL SERVICES HPLC Tel: 0116 260 8990 Mob: 0750 149 5503 email: heather@heatherphilip.co.uk
MOBILE DISC JOCKEY DJ Fromage Mobile DJ Cheese and Floor Fillers from 60s,70s and 80s. Mob: 0780 081 5905 email: djfromage@email.com
MOBILE REPAIRS & ACCESSORIES The Fone Stall 1312 Melton Rd, Syston LE7 2HD Tel: 0116 269 7812 Mob: 0773 789 4065
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
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Birstall Bird Watching Club Meet second Tuesday of the month at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Jack Wootton on 0791 312 9497.
NURSERIES & PRE-SCHOOLS Broad Street Playgroup Catholic Church Hall, 63 Broad Street. Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Mob: 0770 250 4113. Charnwood Nursery & Pre-School Charnwood Five Star Club Tel: 0116 269 6162 www.charnwoodnurseryandpreschool.co.uk Hamilton Hilltop Nursery School. Quality childcare, purpose built facilities. Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. 25 Hilltop Road, Hamilton, Leicester. LE5 1TT Tel: 0116 274 3090 www.hamiltonnursery.co.uk St Peter and St Paul Pre-School School Lodge, Upper Church Street, Syston. Tel: 0116 269 8638 Tangent House Day Nursery. Quality childcare, purpose built facilities. Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. 640 Melton Road, Thurmaston. LE4 8BB. Tel: 0116 264 0333 www.tangenthousenursery.co.uk
OPTICIANS Henry Smith & Hamylton Tel: 0116 260 2517 Your Sight Opticians 1176 Melton Road, Syston.
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Opposite Aldi. We provide home visits for those who can’t get to us. Tel: 0116 260 7075
PAINTING & DECORATING Jamie Heggs Tel: 01509 812973 Mob: 0780 384 5465 Rob Toon Painter & Decorator Tel: 0116 260 2856 Mob: 0798 177 1164
PARTY FAVOURS Glamour Glitz 1312 Melton Rd, Syston LE7 2HD Mob: 0782 840 4231 email: glamourglitz3@gmail.com
PLASTERER R.H. Plastering Tel: 01509 812 190 Mob: 0794 117 0230
PLUMBING Curnock Home Maintenance Tel: 0116 260 7188 S. A. Plumbing & Heating Tel/Fax: 0116 291 9116 Mob: 0780 289 4895
REFLEXOLOGY Healing Touch Reflexology by Mariel call 07840 543 893 web: healing touchreflexology.co.uk email: mariel.bthomas@gmail.com
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 Scouts: Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Contact: Clive (Group Chairman) 0116 269 3532. Rearsby Scout Group Meetings are at Thrussington Village hall Beavers: Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00pm Cubs: Monday 6.30 to 7.30pm Scouts: Monday 7.45 to 9.00pm Explorer Scouts/DofE: Wednesday fortnightly - 7.30 to 9.00pm Contact: Jennie Angell on 0793 043 3622. Syston Scout Group Syston Scout Hall, Oxford Street, Syston. Beavers 6-8yrs: Monday 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cubs 8-10yrs: Thursday 6.45 to 8.15pm. Scouts 10-14 yrs: Tuesday 7.00 to 9.00pm. Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs : Friday 7.00 9.00pm Network 18-25yrs : Monday 7.30 to 10.00pm. Scout and Guide Band 8yrs +: Wednesday 7.00 to 9.00pm. For more information, please contact, Chris Bodycot on 0788 424 5089 or
email gsl@systonscouts.org.uk SOCIAL GROUPS Age Concern Syston Wednesdays Coffee Morning 10.00 to 11.30am A warm welcome awaits you at the Methodist Hall, High Street, Syston East Goscote Friendship Club We are a friendly group of over 50’s who meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at St Hilda’s Church Hall, Ling Dale, East Goscote. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gill Morton on 0116 260 1977. Lavender Club Social Group Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Over 50’s Club meet at Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Road, Thurmaston. Tel: 0756 115 6675 or 0333 011 2406.
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SOCIAL GROUPS Cont’d Leicester Railway Society (Formed 1939) 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. New Chapter Bereavement Support Group Meet Thursday Afternoons 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Leicester LE4 8EA Come along and meet others living with loss. Meet new people that can offer companionship and understanding without judgement. For more information and an informal chat contact Lin on 0116 269 3542. Rearsby & District YFC Meetings every week on Thursdays at 8.00pm in Barkby Village Hall. Call Catriona on 0789 022 6035. 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 Family Activity Group Meets every fortnight at different locations on a Tuesday night, plus days out and camps. Arranging anything like archery, canoeing, climbing, biking, bushcraft, cooking etc. For details please get in touch with Stu on 0797 003 4597. 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. Minibus pickup is part of the service that our volunteers can provide. Contact Anne & Trevor Carter 0788 990 3907, email: trevhme@aol.com Syston Games Club Are you new to the area, want to make new friends or just keep your brain active? Come and join our friendly club at Syston Community Centre every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pm to play Rummikub and other games. Contact Maureen for more info 0116 260 9794. 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 Rotary Club Meet at 7.30pm at Syston Rugby Club on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The club aims to have fun and develop friendships through supporting local causes by raising money and giving time through organising social and fundraising events. Visit us one Monday to find out more.
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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, or visit www.systonsyclers.com. Syston Town Cricket Club The club has three senior teams and junior teams at all age groups from Kwik Cricket to Under 17 level. New players at all ages are SOFT FURNISHINGS always welcome and for general information D. P. Soft Furnishings about the club contact Ivan Spibey on 0771 113 9711. Practice nets for all age groups Tel: 0116 269 8271 are available both winter and summer and SPORTS CLUBS further details can be obtained from Scott Badminton Club Soar Valley College Cooper on 0792 950 2012. 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: The club has 270 members competing to Secretary@systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk. National level. Are you 6-10 year olds and can swim more than 200 metres, give us a call on Syston Town Juniors F.C. Girls Football Academy 07077 401 602 for more details and to For girls of all ages and ability, S.T.J.F.C. arrange a trial. FREE girls football academy Memorial Fosse Company of Archers Playing Fields, Necton Street, Syston. LE7 Saturdays 1.00pm onwards, October to 8HF every Saturday during football season March at Wreake Valley Academy (indoors, from 10.00am to 11.30am. gym building). April to September outdoors at Syston Rugby Club. New and experienced www.systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk. All Managers/Coaches are DBS checked and archers welcome. For more information hold FA qualifications. Please come along on visit www.fossecompanyofarchers.uk the day or contact: Samantha Chambers Riverside Utd Junior Football Club S.T.J.F.C. (Chairperson) Mob: 0777 629 We are always looking for new players to 1355 or email:sam.chambers37@hotmail.com come and join our fantastic football club. We Tae Kwon-Do train kids from 4 years and upwards at Four to eight years Friday 4.30pm to 5.15pm Wreake Valley Academy in Syston. Please contact Paul Cassidy on 07712 792353 or Juniors & Adults mixed classes Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Sunday 4.00pm to visit www.riversideutdjfc.com for further 5.00pm. St Peter and St Paul’s Primary details. Academy, Upper Church St, Syston. Syston Bowling Club First month free. Provides opportunities for all to gain or Contact James Freer on 0116 264 0432. develop skills, make friends and enjoy a Thai-Tanium Boxing Club year-round social programme, clubhouse. Free coaching with equipment provided. For Various classes for beginners, advanced, kids, juniors, ladies and adults. As well as more details contact Rob Wilbourn (men) on 01664 424 813 or Val Foreman (ladies) 1:1 sessions please contact us on Facebook or Contact Jamie - 0797 365 6778. Now on 0116 260 9635. based as 760A Melton Rd, Thurmaston. Syston Kickboxing Club Wreake and Soar Valley Athletics Club Training on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to Running - Middle/long distance/sprints club 8.00pm at Syston Community Centre. for all the family with experienced qualified Suitable for all ages and abilities from coaches, junior athletes from age seven. beginners to experienced. Cost £3.50 for Adults from absolute beginners to existing children and £4 for adults, pay as you go. 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. U3A Syston Canasta Card Group meets every Monday (except bank holidays) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Syston Community Centre, beginners and experienced players most welcome. For more details contact Tony Hill on 01664 424 905. Thurmaston Ladies meet at Thurmaston RBL, Melton Rd. Friday 7th Dec. - Christmas Bingo/Raffle. Tuesday 18th Dec. - Christmas Party. 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. Syston Veterans Breakfast Club meets on the third Monday of the month at Brooke Cafe, 8 Brookside, Syston. 9.00am to 11.00am.
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SPOTS CLUBS Cont’d Wreake and Soar Valley Athletics Club con’td 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 Website: www.wreakerunners.co.uk
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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. Visit our new website: www.qttheatregp.co.uk or email: qtsyston@gmail.com or Contact QT theatre on 0738 859 3913.
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. 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. Syston Community Centre, School Street. Visitors always welcome. For more details contact President Mrs Kerstyn Fryman on 0116 260 0330. Queniborough W.I. Meets first Wednesday in the month, 7.30pm Queniborough Village Hall. For more details contact President Wendy Taylor 0747 872 9929.
LIGHT A CANDLE Saturday 15th December 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Are you going to miss someone this Christmas? If so, would you like to light a candle and spend a little quiet time thinking of them? Two churches in Syston will be open on They are: St Peter and St Paul (CofE) Upper/Lower Church Street and the Methodist Church, High Street. A warm welcome awaits you. Churches Together.
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Tel;0116 269 2039 Mob: 0778 359 6792 WATER SPORTS CLUBS 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 Carole Gilbert, Diving Officer on 07968 388 377. 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.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 8th December 10.00am – 2.00pm Parish Church Hall, Lower Church St Syston Major raffle, 1st prize £100 Many stalls-Home-made Cakes, Bottle Stall, Vintage China, Prize Every Time etc. Activities for children in church Refreshments, including bacon butties ‘til noon!
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Broadway Gospel Hall Services Sunday 6th January 2019 4.30pm MALVERN SPRING FLOWER SHOW Family Service followed by tea. Saturday 11th May 2019 There will be activities for the children during the service. Stay for tea afterwards, Travel -- Executive Coach everyone is welcome. Cost - £37.50 per person incl. entrance ticket. FILMS IN SYSTON Pick up - Syston Brook Bridge, Melton Rd. 7.50am. Monday 7th January 2019 - The Contact: Maureen on 0780 2947 445. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Monday 4th February - Finding Your SHOP LOCAL Feet Support your local independent Doors open 1.00pm for coffee, Film at businesses. 2.00pm. Tickets £4.50 available from The Card Shop, Syston, 0116 260 6095 or on the door.
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U3A Third Birthday Celebrated A capacity, all-ticket audience of 150 Members celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the founding of Syston and District U3A at a special social event held at Beedles Lake Golf Club on Wednesday 14th November. Normally, on the morning of the second Wednesday of each month, the U3A holds an open General Meeting, with speaker, in the Malthouse Suite of the Syston Conservative Club. On this occasion, however, Members were given the opportunity to socialise and mingle, to make new contacts and new friends in a relaxed and informal gathering. Chairman of Syston Town Council, Councillor Paul Henry and Town Manager Catherine Voyce were guests of honour. Before lunch was served, the audience were treated to short but impressive performances by the Ukulele (see picture above right), Singing and Line Dancing Groups currently active within the U3A. Chairman of the U3A Executive Committee, Colin Grimes, says: “The past three years have been
something of a roller-coaster ride as we have struggled to meet the staggeringly positive response to the launch of the U3A to serve the communities of Syston and surrounding areas. We are obviously meeting a real need within our communities for continued mental and physical challenges throughout our ‘Third Age’ – i.e. following retirement from full time employment. We already have over 400 registered Members and close to 50 active Groups offering a wide range of social, educational and cultural stimulation. Fortunately, from the outset, we have had the benefit of an energetic, committed and skilled group of people to serve on the Executive Committee, to help to drive the organisation forward and to identify and recruit volunteer leaders to administer the
wide range of Groups that our Members have requested. We remain very much open for business and offer a very warm welcome to new Members.” Anyone interested in joining should contact Norma Tel: 0116 260 8412; email: u3abiz@btinternet.com. Full details of the organisation, including the up to date list of currently active Groups can be found on our web site at www.u3asites.org.uk/syston Syston Town News Syston’s Only Dedicated Newspaper
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New Year – New Role: Syston Town Council needs YOU!!! Do you have the passion and drive to help your local community? Do you want to do something positive and, like most Councillors, make a difference by influencing decisions that affect your community? Recent projects include: • Skate Park extension – Central Park • New BMX Track – Deville Park • CCTV provision on Melton Road and Central Park • New Cemetery construction on Millstone estate • Remembrance Parade • Christmas celebration event
Requirements You must live or work in Syston and be aged 18 years or over and either a UK or qualifying Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Irish Republic, or a citizen of another Member State of the European Community For further information please come along to our Open Session to be held at the Queen Victoria Pub on High Street, Syston on Wednesday 13th February from 6.00pm, or contact Catherine Voyce on catherine@systontc.org.uk
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January 2018 we were told Declan has ‘Heart failure’ which sounds so imminent. Two years prior we were told he has ‘respiratory failure’ - both lead your emotions to the same state of despair. However, in reality for someone with Duchennes or at least Declan, this isn't as imminent as it may sound. Although our heart and lungs are unconsciously keeping us alive every second of every day, for a twenty year old with Duchennes confined to a wheelchair they don't have to work as hard. Due to Declan not being mobile his heart and lungs appear to be managing to keep his body functioning with the aids of The NEC in Birmingham is somewhere medication and ventilation at night time. that Declan and I have visited several I'm aware that this can change at any time, times, mainly for car events, however last but as he keeps proving doctors wrong I week we attended our first Action feel sure it will not be as soon as they Duchenne conference there. As you can anticipate. At present there is still no cure imagine the disabled parking was full for someone with Duchennes and most of and with our large van merging among the treatments being researched are for a other vehicles that also needed different 'mutation' of the condition, so wheelchair access, made us feel more right now, to plateau is the most I can comfortable, instead of standing out like a hope for for Declan and am lucky enough sore thumb. to have it. As we entered I was taken back to ten Declan continues to live life to the best of years ago when Declan could still walk his ability, including hitting town to party boys walking in the exact manner that on his birthday, meeting friends for drinks Declan used to, then there was the tiny and even driving himself and his best manual chairs leading up to electric chairs friend to the ice skating arena in much bigger and sophisticated than Nottingham for a session on the ice. Declan's. I sat in many talks hoping that I Declan enjoyed driving round and having would learn of a treatment applicable to Declan's mutation of Duchennes that I had his best friend beside him, which gave him the ability to forget about the fact he was somehow not heard about, however this in a wheelchair and enjoy a day like was not to be. everyone else around him. After they had In 2006 when Declan was diagnosed there was 1600 boys in the UK diagnosed come off the ice they went into the cafe, sat and had a chat whilst enjoying a hot with Duchennes, where are there is now chocolate. It’s simple things like this that 3000. This is due to more knowledge about the condition and the effects on the Declan enjoys the most, just doing ‘normal’ things with his friends. cardiac and respiratory systems people For the first time in several years we will are living longer with the support of spend Christmas day with my whole family cardiac medication and respiratory including my nephew and niece. Both ventilation. Declan and I are so excited as this will be Living proof of this rolled into one of the our Christmas present, being around all talks a young man of age twenty six had those we love and sharing laughs and a discussion on relationships and how he precious memories. has two children and a wife. At the age of eighteen he was told he wouldn't live past I wish for all our readers to have a peaceful Christmas full of happiness and twenty one and that his dream of love. becoming a father wouldn't happen. These Merry Christmas words have stayed with Declan and Love Alex and Declan offered him hope.
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• Don’t leave presents in eye view or near windows as they can prove tempting for burglars if they can see where there’s valuables, it’s going to Crime Prevention be a lot easier for them to take them if Advice: they force entry. Preventing Crime over Christmas For more crime prevention advice Preventing thefts whilst out please visit shopping https://leics.police.uk/advice-and• Take care when Christmas shopping. information/crime-prevention Carrying large amounts of cash or For the latest information on crime in holding expensive goods can make your area please visit: yourself a target for muggers or www.police.uk/leicestershire/NL61 thieves. Register your property free of charge • Carry debit cards instead of large at www.immobilise.com this allows us amounts of cash. Debit cards can be to get it back to you if it is ever cancelled whereas cash is very recovered after being stolen. unlikely to be recovered if stolen. Follow us on Twitter • Be careful on social media. It’s easy @CharnwoodPolice. to share that you’re away or that Facebook: Charnwood Police you’ve just bought or received an You can contact the police on 101 expensive gift, unfortunately the information shared may find its way to or in an emergency 999. criminals who you’d rather didn’t know. Avoid a • Don’t leave any bags unattended as Fine Up they’re easy to pick up by an opportunistic thief to £1,000 • If you have to return to the vehicle to Clean up after your Dog! drop off any purchases always ensure the vehicle is locked and secure and Churches Together in any goods are out of sight. Any valuables in view will make it much Syston more likely that your car is broken into Light a Candle Preventing burglaries Are you going to miss • Make sure your front door, back someone this door, patio doors and windows are all Christmas? locked whenever they aren’t in use. If so, would you like It’s very easy and increasingly to light a candle and spend a little common for burglars to test for quiet time thinking of them? unlocked entrances in the dead of Two churches in Syston will be open night until they happen upon an easy on Saturday, 15th December from way into a property. 1.00pm to 3.00pm. • Hide boxes and receipts to They are: St Peter and St Paul expensive goods as it can be used as (CofE) Upper/Lower Church Street a bit of a shopping list for criminals if and the Methodist Church, High they see them as they’ll know what’s Street. A warm welcome awaits you. under your tree.
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the income from it will probably only cover our basic needs. Furthermore, those without a complete 35-year National Insurance record will not qualify for the full amount. For those reliant on state support, the question might not be how to retire successfully, but how to retire at all. Given the anticipated increase in longevity Why it’s more important and the declining ratio of those in the than ever to plan for your retirement: workforce to those in retirement, the 1. It Could Last Longer than You Think government is proceeding with an accelerated increase in the State Pension One of the blessings of the latter part of age. From 2020, it will be 66 for men and the last century and early 21st century, is the rapid increase in lifespans. Retirement women, increasing to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then linked to life is, for many, now a long journey to look forward to; not, as it once was, a relatively expectancy after that. The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that short time between stopping work and many of those who are working today death. Yet, at a time when so much about ageing might not be eligible for a State Pension until they are 70. is improving, there is a cloud being cast: worry about whether our savings will last. The current State Pension system has Today, a 65-year-old man in the UK has changed enormously since its inception in on average another 18.5 years of life 1909, and will do so for many more years ahead of him (up from just 13 years in the to come. Whatever its future, it's clear that early 1980s), while 65-year-old women will the population as a whole in the UK may live another 20 years plus (Office for not be able to rely on it forever. Therefore National Statistics, National life we must take personal responsibility for tables, 2017). our own retirement finances, as there may be precious little in the way of a state Put simply, we could spend more than a safety net to fall back on. third of our life in retirement. While this is something to celebrate, without a long3. People Overestimate How Far Their term financial plan, each of us runs the Savings Will Stretch risk of outliving our savings. When it comes to hard numbers, there 2. It’s a Struggle to Get by on Just the seems to be little grip on reality about how State Pension much retirement income a savings pot can Most of us will get a State Pension, but translate into when the need arises. On
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5. The Burden of Saving Has Shifted In the face of rising life expectancy and spiralling costs, the trend has been for employers to wind up their defined benefit (final salary) schemes in favour of their less costly, and in many cases, less favourable defined contribution counterparts. This has shifted more of the burden of saving from employers to employees, meaning that the majority of today's workers are now solely responsible for making their own financial provision for retirement. Many experts warn that the end of defined benefit pension schemes, chronic underfunding of defined contribution pensions, and increasing life expectancy are creating a perfect storm that threatens to destabilise the financial wellbeing of millions of future retirees. The message is clear: a comfortable retirement can only be assured if we take steps to save enough money – and in the most suitable saving schemes. To receive a complimentary guide covering Retirement Planning, Wealth Management or Inheritance Tax Planning, please contact Pardeep Singh Narwal of Narwal Wealth Management Ltd on 0116 242 6777 or email narwalwealthmanagement@sjpp.co.uk (The value of an investment will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested).
Syston Youth Café Volunteers Required On a Friday night in July 2015 the Youth Café at the Hub opened for the first time. This was the end result of a three year project when volunteers from Syston Methodist Church engaged with young people hanging around public areas, even in bad weather, to understand what motivated them to congregate in parks and car parks. The consultation identified that whilst there are several uniformed organisations, sports clubs and other structured groups, there was a lack of a less structured safe space for young people to congregate and engage in positive behaviour activity. In addition, they engaged with local residents about their concerns and raised the funds needed to create a bespoke Community and Youth Café for the town. Syston Methodist Church, with the backing of Syston Town Council, developed a purpose built community and youth facility within the town centre. The priority was to respond to youth related anti-social behaviour by opening the Youth Café element of the Community Hub, which is staffed by Go-Getta CIC, volunteers from the church and wider community help staff the facility. The Syston Youth Café is part of Syston Methodist Church outreach into the local community. It aims to provide young people a safe place to go to be with their
peer group. It provides a space with trained adult youth workers and volunteers. During the three years since the Youth Café opened there has been almost 300 young people registered and there is a regular attendance of approximately 20 young people each Friday. Staff deliver youth work activities, issue based workshops and group work from this base. The bank of volunteers who are committed to this project receive training from Go-Getta CIC to support them to build confidence in working with young people, give them skills to work with challenging behaviours and build positive relationships in the long term. During the last year, Go-Getta CIC has delivered youth work interventions. Our activities include arts and crafts, team games and cooking. Staff and volunteers have worked intensively to nurture trust with these children, young people and their families. Since our involvement, AntiSocial Behaviour (ASB) within Syston has significantly reduced. Earlier this year, the Youth Café opened an additional evening on Thursdays with the purpose of providing a facility for the older young person to discuss any issue affecting them personally such as mental health and stress, relationship issues, or problems at school or home. The café sells a range of hot and cold drinks and sweet or savoury snacks and one of the volunteer roles is to serve in the cafeteria. Continues on page 36
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Continued from page 35 Activities that have taken place over recent months include: �� Delivery of the 'summer holiday healthy eating' project, where young people were involved in weekly cooking sessions over the school summer holidays. We had 17 individual young people engage in learning basic recipes and preparing healthy meals and snacks. �� Work with young people around sexual health, including contraception advice. �� Drug & Alcohol advice. �� Delivery of various sports activities including dodgeball, football, table tennis and badminton. �� Informal educational discussions with young people around various issues including substance misuse, criminal exploitation, healthy relationships, bullying, racism and providing emotional support to young people experiencing personal issues. �� Conflict resolution and mediation amongst young people who have become engaged in altercations. �� Delivery of an anti-knife crime workshop engaging 15 young people in understanding the risks, consequences, law and dangers of carrying sharps. The Youth Café on Fridays could not function without a team of volunteers. The volunteers co-work with Go-Getta trained youth workers to ensure they have the
right support at the right time, and are Syston Rotary Club provided with ‘on the job’ training and coaching, which includes learning skills Presentation to communicate with young people, set boundaries and challenge unacceptable The chair of Syston Rotary Club, Heather Phillip presents a cheque to behaviours within the Youth Café and John Brindley, chairman of Syston local community. Rugby Club, from money raised at this Additional, specific training is provided year’s Beer Festival in September. intermittently e.g. coaching skills, child Syston Rotary Club meets at the rugby sexual exploitation awareness and food club on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each hygiene to continue the professional month at 7.30pm. The club aims to development of our volunteers. Each volunteer has an individual skill set support local causes and projects and experience and they are encouraged through organising fundraising and social events. to develop these through their work with Join us one Monday to find out more. the young people. No volunteer is expected to undertake any work or responsibility they are uncomfortable with. If you would like to support this project as a volunteer, please contact Fiona on 0759 434 4774. We welcome anyone of any age over 18 years old. A volunteer role and application Our picture shows L-R: Ian Hilton-Tapp; Adrian Harris; form can be Heather Phillip presenting to John Brindley; Sheila Langley provided on (behind); Fiona Pimm and Chris Thorpe request.
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The Editor’s report on the Full Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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There were 10 Councillors (Cllrs), one County Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm, Friday 2.00 to Cllr and one member of the public present. 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm The Reflection was read by Chairman Cllr P. outside these times it will be through the smart card entrance except Sundays and it is Henry. expected to save £230k per year. Apologies were received from Cllrs P. Knight, Cllr T. Barkley - spoke about CBC M. Pacey, E. Vardy and M Carnal. Community Hero Awards which was held on There were no matters raised by the public in 15th October. He explained that Leicester the Adjournment. City Football Club had invested in the former Police report was tabled as the Police sent Park Hill Golf Club to create a football training apologies. Cllr K. Pacey asked if the Police facility with a sports centre, and 30 bedroom could provide the detail to the statistics in the hotel. He hoped it would help boost the report. The Chairman asked if the Town economy of Syston. Manager could contact PSCO M Harburt and The contract with Serco had been renewed ask him to provide the detail in the report for the next five years to provide waste given to council as not everyone has access collection services. An armed forces to Internet. Covenant had been signed with Citizens advice Bureau to show and offer their support County/borough Cllrs reports for servicemen and women. Finally he spoke County Cllr J. Poland reported on a new about the Health Provision in the County and report which set out options for re-shaping said that level three intensive care provision local government in Leicestershire into a unitary authority. The paper outlined financial would move from the General to the Royal Infirmary and Glenfield General Hospitals to challenges facing councils and assessed provide better facilities. potential different unitary structures. County
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Council were now engaging with MPs, district councils, parish and town councils, businesses, universities, the voluntary sector and other stakeholders. A cross-party working group to provide advice, challenge and feedback on proposals and next steps was being set up and was due to feedback to cabinet next spring. Depending on the results of this engagement, a public consultation could follow in summer 2019. He explained the costs of single council would save £30m per year,a two council would save £18m, but other factors were also taken into consideration. LCC had already saved £200m since 2010 but needs to save another £50m by 2020. A change could bring improvements for residents and business by joining up services and reducing costs. It would reduce the number of Cllrs, but strengthen their role. It would give town and parish councils a stronger role and reduce duplication services senior managers. He then spoke about school places and that parents needed to have applied by 31st October for entry next year. He said all applications were on line and can parents short list schools but there is no automatic right to any school. First time entry for Sept 2019 can apply on line up until 15th January. Finally he spoke about Syston’s library hours opening times from April, it will be staffed Monday 2.00 to 5.00pm, Tuesday and
Cllr K. Pacey - spoke about two items, one related to a possible appeal for the Prestwold Hall Music festival and that the panel and himself have to read through a document of 260 pages. He also gave a leaflet to all members regarding VASL that helps carers in the area, he said that all carers should register with the local health centre. Council decided that Simon Lawrence should visit the full council and speak to members about the proposed development of a unitary structure and its impact for local councils. Syston Citizen Award 2018/2019 - The Chairman Cllr P. Henry asked members to consider a structure for the award and who should be nominated. A short discussion followed and it was agreed to include a form in the December issue of the Stn, see page 12. Cllr M. Carnall was appointed to the Pavilion panel. There were currently four vacancies and no applications had been received in October. An opening evening was agreed and details can be found on page 30 of this issue. The Town Manager’s report covered various issues, but due to lack of space this month the editors full report can be seen on the Stn website.
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Muxloe at Glen Gorse GC. Birstall’s Heroes team also came extremely close to reclaiming their league title – a defeat in the final game of the season to Marshall’s Scratch Knockout Victory Kirby Muxloe meant they lost the league on Crowns Excellent Season For Birstall points difference but the team can be really Golf Club proud of another outstanding effort. In county events Birstall players recorded a number of high finishes throughout the season with players regularly featuring in the top 10 of events such as the Spring Tournament, County Championship, Leicestershire Fox and County Open. Steve Sansome collected two gross prizes – one for the Leicester Mercury Cup and the other in partnership with Paul Frith at the John Cheatle Foursomes as well as losing a playoff for the Leicestershire Fox. Steve, along with Jack Mayfield, Jack Merry, Chris Webb and Scott Wormleighton all played for the L&RGU First team and Steve, Mens’ 1st team who won the Chris, Jack and Stuart Marriott all featured in Leicestershire & Rutland Scratch League the L&RGU Second Team that won the Anglian League for the second year in Graham Marshall’s victory in the Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union Seniors succession. For the County Seniors, Graham Scratch Knockout crowned a fantastic Marshall was a regular choice and also season for Birstall Golf Club in local, regional finished 4th in the L&RGU Seniors and national events. His victory over Ian Championship whilst Naz Kullar was 3rd in Moss (Luffenham Heath) in the final at the Seniors Handicap Championship. Stapleford Park was the first time Marshall Finally the Craws Nest Tassie at Carnoustie has won this particular event and follows his has always been a popular and successful very credible 11th place finish in the English event for Birstall Golf Club over the years Seniors Amateur Championship at Coxmoor and following the Open Championship in and Sherwood Forest Golf Clubs earlier this July the course was in fantastic condition. year. Five Birstall players entered the event and all In a number of Leicestershire & Rutland Golf made it through to the Tassie scratch Union (L&RGU) events Birstall teams and knockout competition or the Maulesbank members have featured prominently. The handicap event. David Dalby reached the First Team, captained by Chris Webb, won quarter finals of the Maulesbank whilst Steve the L&RGU Scratch League following a very Sansome got all the way through to the final tight battle over the season with Cosby Golf before losing to a +2 handicap member. Club. The final match of the season, against Steve set a record though in his quarter final Cosby, went right down to the final hole of match – he won on the 26th, the 8th extra the final game and Jack Mayfield’s 2-up win hole, which was the longest a Tassie match secured a first league title for Birstall since had ever gone on. 2013. Commenting on the season as a whole Birstall also won the L&RGU Under 35s Men’s Club Captain Mick Newton said “ 2018 Scratch Knockout competition, beating will be remembered as one of the most Whetstone in the final in September. Under successful in Birstall’s long history. Our the captaincy of Shaun Corby this was the teams and individual players have done us first time the Under 35s team had won the proud and reflect the efforts across the club competition since a run of 5 consecutive aimed at ensuring we continue to prosper triumphs between 2008 and 2012. going forward. It has been a pleasure to watch them and experience top class local Birstall Ladies also had a very successful golf. It is also particularly pleasing to see our season with the highlight being reaching the members going further afield and achieving final of the Ladies County Fours. The team great success against quality opposition. We of Katie Underwood, Ama Uprichard, Clare are extremely fortunate to have such a great Bailey and Chris Hyde came through some mix of members representing our club with extremely tough matches on the way to great distinction.” losing a closely contested final to Kirby
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The other students who passed their Dan grades were Passed 1st Dan Reece Tasleem (10) Athan Butcher (12) Hareese Panesar (14) Hieu Tran (15) Parita Bharadia (24) Cedric Lekomo Tedonjio (25) and father and daughter – Peter Allen and Bethany Allen (11) Passed 2nd Dan Rufus Bezzano Griffiths (14) Harry Wright (13) Bradley Eston (17) from left to right – back row – Hieu Tran, Baljeevan Athwal Singh (16) Hareese Panesar, Peter Allen, Parita Ekam Riyat (15) Bharadia, Cedric Lekomo, Athan Butcher. Viren Vadhvana (15) front row – Bethany Allen, Reece Tasleem All the above Started When They and Kyle Freer – with World Master Were Only 7 Yrs Old! James Freer 7th Dan. World Master James Freer – 7th Dan also - had great success at the Black Belt Calhoun Moore (21) grading recently from his students Rachel Matthews (42) who took their grades from his clubs Passed 3rd Dan in Leicester, Loughborough and Caitlin Berry-Allwood (23) Syston. Passed 5th Dan In total he had nine students take their Richard Moore (53) 1st Dan Black Belts, eight students take their 2nd Dans, one student take Sheila Edmead (56) Master Freer says that the reason we her 3rd Dan and two students take have so much their 5th Dan grade. success is because These students all travelled to Bristol all of his students where the Black Belt gradings take have the place at the main Tae Kwon-do opportunity to train academy where over three days of at all 3 of his clubs examinations are in progress. All of Master Freer’s students passed – not just one - so it’s one big family. successfully! Amongst those students who passed These students have put in a lot of was Master Freer’s son – Kyle Freer hard work and (10 years old) who passed his 1st Dan Black Belt after six years of dedication to training. achieve their This now makes Master Freer’s family results and they will now have to set all Black Belts with his wife – Sheryl new goals and Freer as a 5th Dan and his daughter Jasmine Freer (17) as a 2nd Dan! aims for the future.
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up the Ales and Bails Beer Festival which was a great success. Eight senior players qualified for the award of a cap during the season; I. Syston Town Patel (63 v Loughborough Town), V C.C. Junior Yadav (6-39 v Barrow Town), S. Presentation Gulambasir (82 v Narborough & Evening was Littlethorpe), T. Ravat (63 v held in the Shepshed), N. Jinasena (50 v clubhouse at Belvoir), R. Chandler (51 v Bingham), the end of N. Reeves (77 v Belvoir), G. Royale the season (76 v Ashby Carington). when batting The club will be holding junior nets at and bowling trophies were Gateway College starting on 9th January through to 10th April and awarded to senior nets at the City Cricket all age Academy from 18th February to 1st groups. April. Full details of all nets is Dominic Holland and Jai Kalyan took the Kwik available on the club’s website and Facebook page. Cricket batting and bowling awards. Cody Price and Mayella Rye-Holland Roger Pole were awarded the Under 11 Incrediball trophies and Rishi Sodha The Johnty Allen and Sachin Kalyan scooped the batting and bowling awards for the Memorial Trophy Under 11 Hardball team. The Under 13 trophies went to Found George Royale (pictured above with The October edition of the team manager Steve Dealey) and published a plea from the Allen Ewan Dealey and those for the Under family for Systonians to help us to 15 were won by Yash Kapda and locate this trophy. James Tebbutt. It was awarded to Syston For the 1st XI the Archie Gandy Cup Conservative Club to be played for for batting was won by Ram Ghuman by Syston Cons ‘B’ skittle team. This and the Bert Cooper Cup for bowling was awarded in 1982 when Johnty was shared between skipper Mo died. Pardesi and Vibhu Yadav who both Unfortunately, over the years took 33 wickets. Chris Pole won the 2nd XI batting cup and the bowling records were lost as to the trophy went to Tosif Ravat. For the whereabouts of the trophy. Sunday XI the Chris Holland Cup for However, we are very pleased to batting and the Jim Palmer Cup for report the trophy has been found bowling were won by George Corbett and returned to the Club. We would and Ben Tebbutt respectively. like to thank everyone who was instrumental in bringing about this At the end of the season get-together happy ending. Community spirit still the Chairman Ivan Spibey awarded abounds in Syston. the George Pole Trophy to Andy Woolaston for his work as Social Thank you all so much. Secretary and in particular for setting
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Update on our Local Gymnast Beatrice
Beatrice has been back in the gym working hard for the Autumn competition season. She also moved schools, starting at Roundhill Academy, who have continued to actively support her gymnastics. In October she competed in two National invitationals in Durham and Nottingham, claiming gold on beam and floor in both competitions and also vault in Durham. On the 3rd November, Bea travelled to Guildford for the British National Age Group Finals, her major competition for this season, where she competed against the best gymnasts in her age group from across Great Britain. Bea showed great determination and finished the competition placing top 10 on each apparatus, bars, beam, floor and vault - notably coming
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Friday 12th October 2018 saw Ratcliffe College Prep School qualify through to the U11 Girls Hockey IAPS National Finals for the first time, ever. The tournament took place at the Nottingham Hockey Centre, where 22 Prep Schools from across the Midlands played high level Hockey. Outstanding teamwork, determination and very talented and skilled Hockey players meant the girls where unbeaten in their seven matches on the day, apart from in penalty strokes against Foremarke Hall. The girls progressed from the group stages, into the quarter finals, then into the semi-finals and then into the 3rd/4th place play offs. Here they won 2-0 against Yarm Prep School and secured their very well deserved place in the National Finals, which are due to take place on Wednesday 21st November 2018 at Rugby School. “We would like to congratulate our girls on their incredible achievement so far and to wish them the best of luck in the up-coming finals,” Miss Stanley; U11 Girls’ Coach and Mr Faulconbridge; Head of Prep School Sport, commented.
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Falcon’s Remembrance Weekend Match
The Riverside Falcons played Syston Town Juniors on Remembrance Sunday and as usual they held a minute’s silence before the game and the Captain, Zack Goodyer, placed a wreath at the memorial afterwards. The result didn’t go the Falcon’s way but the match was played with an attitude akin to days gone by. Pictures above and right courtesy of the club.
Young players from Syston Rugby Club shared matchday with Leicester Tigers on Saturday 3rd November as they made up the Guard of Honour to welcome the teams at Welford Road. Tigers hosted Worcester Warriors in the Premiership Rugby Cup as the Syston group had the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of legends on the Welford Road pitch in front of a 17,815-strong crowd. Guard of Honour groups fly the flag in the moments building up to kick-off and welcome both teams on to the pitch in front of a roar from the crowd. No one in the stadium gets as close to taking a pass, making a tackle or catching a high ball.
Tony Clapham, accompanied the Syston team and said: “It’s the first time the kids we’ve brought along today have taken part in the Guard of Honour at Welford Road but we usually aim to come down each season with different age groups to take part in the matchday coaching clinics, training with Tigers, and it’s a great inspiration to the team.”
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