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Official Opening of 3G Pitch Football Club players Matt Elliott and Dion Dublin and Filbert Fox the clubs mascot.

It was a very hot day and the photographs show the two groups of students who had the pleasure of being coached, if only for a short time by Matt Elliott, on this state of the art all weather ground.

It has transformed the previous hard surface pitch into a 21st century facility with two local clubs; Syston Juniors FC and Riverside FC, being able to use the pitch for both training and playing their regular matches. The principal Mr Tony Pinnock said “It compliments the school visually and is being used by all years.

As well as improving students sporting abilities it is also helping to improve their academic achievemen ts.

With two local football teams using it, it is a great asset to the community as well.”

On Tuesday 6th September, the Stn along with other invited guests joined Wreake Valley Academy principal; Mr Tony Pinnock, staff and governors.

The special guests were former Leicester City

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Letters in Support of the Ground Staff Following the publication of the letter from the ground staff in last months Stn, we have received too many responses to include in this issue.

However, with the permission from the authors of the letters, we have passed them onto the Syston Town Council office so that the Councillors can see just how much the residents appreciate the hard work the ground staff do to maintain the parks, flower beds, hanging baskets and cemetery in

the town.

We would like to thank all those who took the time to write in to us and we are sure the ground staff appreciate your support.

We will report on the outcome in a future issue.

The Syston Day Nursery Update

Happy Halloween 31st October Remember to Stay Safe and Respect those who do not want to participate in Trick or Treat.

The Syston Day Nursery have had a very busy and productive last six months since it was taken over from Leicester Montessori. The nursery is going from strength-to-strength under new ownership and management having undergone an extensive refurbishment plan which has included decorating, purchasing new furniture and equipment for all classrooms, new flooring throughout the nursery, upgrading the nursery security with CCTV, upgrading the fire system and having new windows fitted. Future plans include extending the ICT equipment for the children and refurbishing the children’s bathrooms.

The outdoor play area is currently being developed to provide the children with further opportunities to use natural materials. The children have recently been using their imagination and physical skills whilst den making.

For further information please call Lisa Newcombe on 0116 260 7933.

A Note from The Editorial Team Welcome to the October issue, celebrating 20 years!

We hope you have all enjoyed the lovely summer.

We have two corrections relating to last months issue.

The photograph shown in the Syston in Bloom article was labelled incorrectly, it should have stated ‘a garden in The Stiles’.

Unfortunately, we were sent the wrong photograph.

The second one was an annual beer festival mentioned in Declan’s Diary, this should have read Syston Social Club’s Annual Beer Festival.

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own cycle shop, Paul and Yvonne, pictured above, have made that difficult decision, when you own your own business, to retire. They were hoping to sell it on as a going concern, but that has not been possible, so this much loved shop will close at the end of October.

Paul and Yvonne are keen cyclists themselves and Paul has always maintained their own bicycles. When their son Scott got interested in mountain bike racing, they took the chance to open their own cycle shop selling new cycles and accessories but also providing a repair service.

They thought they would keep it for about 10 years at that time. However, that has turned into 16 years! During that time they have been open six days a week, which doesn’t leave much time for themselves. They have enjoyed running the business but feel that it is now time to spend time with family and enjoy free time to enjoy what they choose to do.

Paul and Yvonne would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all their customers.

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In future, if you have cycles that need repairing it will mean a journey to Leicester or Loughborough.

We wish Paul and Yvonne a very happy retirement.

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A Talk about Syston History Group's new book; 'SYSTON IN WORLD WAR II' Syston had a few surprises in store for the authors of a new publication on the village, 'Syston in World War II: the Home Front in an East Midlands village'.

Two of the authors, Felicity Austin and Cynthia Brown, will talk about what they found out, where they found it, and what they made of it!

Monday 3rd October 2016 at 7.30pm Church Hall, Lower Church Street, Syston.

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NEW BARKBY WI Mrs B. Saunders, President, welcomed members to New Barkby W.I.s September meeting. She thanked everyone who made cakes, sold items and provided support for Syston Carnival, despite the very inclement weather.

After the business matters ended, there was a welcome for Mesdames R. Green, J. Kirk and C. Parker from Barkby and Beeby WI. Everyone then split into groups of approximately six people and together with Mesdames

The Village Awakes A New Book by Jill Bernhardi Jill Bernhardi, with her husband Francis and their son Carlo, lived in Syston for 20 years and during that time Jill was well known for her work as County

C.Hickling, A. Montague and A. Taylor the whole evening was a hive of activity with crochet work, paper-bag making and picture framing with Ruth, Janet and Christine and card making using the technique of quilting (rolled up coloured paper), as well as using old pictures and decorations, also how to knit tea-cosies, flowers and nativity figures. Everyone enjoyed themselves as they created an item in their chosen craft by the end of the evening.

Mrs J. Brutnall gave the vote of thanks. The raffle was won by Mrs J. Hutton. There were no entries for the

competition due to everyone being to busy planning their chosen craft!

The tea hostesses were Mrs L. Chapman and Mrs D. Haynes.

The September Social event was the Soar Valley Group meeting held on Wednesday 21st September with a flower demonstration by Rosemary Hughes at Barkby Village Hall.

The next meeting wil be held on Wednesday 5th October at 7.30pm, Syston Community Centre. The topic will be ‘Leicester Movie Makers’.

Visitors are welcome to attend. The competition letter will be ‘E’.

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Jill has now had her fourth book ‘The Village Awakes’ has been published. published and printed by Syston's own Anchor Print.

In ‘The Village Awakes’ Jill writes To obtain your copy please send a about villages in which she has lived and about some remarkable people, cheque (kindly add £1.50 for P&P) like her school-friend Pearl who made out to Jill Bernhardi and escaped to England just before the addressed to her at Dept SY. 4, Croft German invasion of the Channel Gardens. Old Dalby. LE14 3LE Islands. Jill also gives thought to the To advertise in the village way of life, which could be in danger of disappearing.

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Michelle Harris of L R Harris & Son, Meadow Lane, Syston – the business owned by her husband, Ian, and son, Mark, has decided to purchase a defibrillator machine in memory of Michelle's mum; Jean Grant, a long time Syston resident who passed away in November 2014.

Jean and her late husband Mick, pictured left, had supported the RNLI when they were younger and Jean was always both proud and pleased to hear of the other defibrillators coming to the town as it was a way to help people and possibly save a life. With this thought in mind, Michelle decided to honour Jean’s memory by having one installed at the family run boatyard.

It will be there if needed by anyone, but will be of special benefit to walkers, cyclists, runners or boaters as it is alongside the canal/river and close to Watermead Park - other machines are more central to the town.

If anyone calls 999 and the patient is displaying signs of a heart attack, the emergency service will check their location and pass on the code to enter to obtain the defibrillator from the cabinet. The machine itself is automatic and will provide the necessary treatment once the electrodes are attached correctly to the individual.

Whilst it is hoped that the machine is not needed often, it is nice for all of Jean’s family (five daughters and one son, grandchildren and great grandchildren) to know that she has gone on to help her beloved town.

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by Olivia Preston Night-time, time for sleep, time for desperately trying to quickly count sheep.

Quiet reflection on the day you have had, making a decision whether it was good or bad.

No matter how much of an awful Monday it has been, your resting mind may fall into a dream.

A relaxing time it'll be, to fly away from reality and to be free.

You'll wake suddenly from your dream without warning, but whatever you've seen in your dreams, it will be no where near as beautiful as the morning.

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BMX Track Opens

The new BMX Track opened on Deville Park in September and was filled with young bikers and joggers within minutes of it opening, see picture below, courtesy of Syston Town Council.

The mounds have been seeded for grass which should start growing as the rainy season arrives.

Work on the Skate Park extension started on Central Park at the end of September.

Thank you to all the young people who assisted the Council in the design of the two tracks.

Showstoppers New Panto Set For A Rib Tickling Run Thurmaston’s very own Panto is set for a three day run on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th December.

This year Thurmaston Showstoppers are offering Beauty and The Beast, a pantomime full of fun, colourful costumes, sensational songs and rib-tickling gags. Scripted by regular Showstoppers writer Nick Moore, the audience is always guaranteed to go home with a smile, just in time for Christmas. Beast is howling to see you and Dame Patty Potty is ..well just howling mad.

With tickets at just £5 each and block bookings available (buy 10 get one free) the Christmas budget won’t be broken. The Showstopper’s Panto regularly sell out so don’t delay, book early.

The venue is Thurmaston Community Theatre, Silverdale Drive. Showtimes: Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December at 7.30, Sunday 18th December at 2.30.

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Wreake Valley Academy Celebration Evening 2016

The evening of Thursday 8th September saw Wreake Valley Academy and Wreake Valley Sixth Form celebrate the successes of their students from Year 11 and 13.

Many of these students have achieved top grades in all of their subjects and others have made incredible progress in the courses they have studied.

The occasion was attended by students, their families, staff, governors, the family of Oliver Taylor and Councillor Paul Henry, Chair of the Syston Town Council.

During the evening there were formal awards for achievement along with individual subjects awards, prize giving for the Victor and Victrix Ludorum and the Janet Littlefield Award for outstanding contribution to the Visual and Performing Arts.

The climax of the evening saw citations for students nominated for the Oliver Taylor Award being read before the award was made to Tereal Emmanuel, see piture below, presented by Cllr Paul Henry. The award is made each year to the most outstanding Year 11 student.

Mr Pinnock, Principal of Wreake Valley Academy, spoke of how proud he was of all of the students and their achievements, a testament to their hard work. Many of the Year 11 pupils

have been welcomed back into the Wreake Valley Sixth Form to study A Levels; Year 13 students are embarking on degree courses at university. We wish them all the best of luck in their chosen pathway.

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St Peter and St Paul’s Church News Ladies Friendship Circle On Monday 12th September, Cynthia Tooth opened the first meeting of our new session with a prayer and welcome to old and new members.

This was an open meeting where the future programme was discussed.

The main topic was this year's charity, which will be the Leicester Children's Home, Mablethorpe. Our first event for this charity will be a coffee morning on Saturday 29th October from 10.00am til 12noon in the church hall, where we will have some stalls and a raffle.

We finished with our usual tea, coffee and biscuits. It was good to be back together after the summer break.

Sheila Borderick Eleven30 Eleven30 families were back in September after the summer break following the theme of Journeying as we begin another new year of services. If you have children up to and including Year 6 why not join us

on 1st and 3rd Sunday's at 11.30am.

You and your children will be very welcome.

The first Sunday in October is Harvest Festival and that will start at 10.30am a combined service with the 10.00am congregation. Everyone very welcome and lots to take part in for children.

Skittles evening Several members of the congregation took the opportunity of a social evening at the skittles alley in the Blue Bell Inn at Hoby.

It was decided that the teams would be the ladies against the men! A good deal of laughter ensued from the alley as some people managed to score magnificently while others were rather

more abysmal! By a narrow margin the ladies were triumphant!

The piping hot supper arrived midsession and was enjoyed by all.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable time and many asked that it be repeated so that the men could gain their revenge!

Ride and Stride 10th September There could hardly have been a worse day for this event as it poured with rain pretty much all day. Despite this, Terry Farmer and his friend Mick Streetley bravely faced the elements and managed to cycle around many of the local churches, understandably visiting about half their usual number.

Despite this, all the money has yet to be collected, they hope to have raised about £200, half of which goes to the Leicestershire historic Churches Trust and half to our own church.

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LED Lighting County Councillor D. Houseman was unable to attend the last full council meeting but sent me the following information for you our our readers information.

Work continues to upgrade more than 68,000 street lights across Leicestershire to LEDs in order to make substantial savings in energy, carbon and maintenance costs. The programme, which has so far resulted in more than 10,000 replacements, should be completed by March 2019.

The programme is currently concentrating on low level street lights in residential areas. Work to replace taller columns, such as those at junctions, is set to start in August.

Along with introducing money-saving technology, the rollout will also see all lights controlled centrally – allowing for them to be switched back on in areas of part-night lighting for example, should the emergency services be called to an incident.

When the lights are first installed they will burn all night at 100% brightness until they pick up their dimming programme, usually within a couple of days.

The lights then dim to 70% brightness and any part-night lights will switch off at midnight until 5.30am as they currently do.

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Overall this group accounts for 2.4% of the Leicestershire population. As a result of these findings, further study work is proposed on the feasibility of converting some lights back to all night operation and using the dimming capability of the LED’s and the Central Management System, in the areas most affected.

In fact for 97% of the County’s population, crime decreased more in part-lit areas than it did in areas where there was no change to street lighting.

Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs) Health Issue? Some research has suggested that blue light can disrupt sleep through suppression of the hormone melatonin. LED street lights do contain more blue light than traditional street lights, but are classed as 'risk group one' which means that no specific precautions need to be taken. The use of televisions, phones, tablets and computers are likely to have a much greater impact on melatonin levels in the body than street lights.

Both natural and artificial light has the potential to damage the eye. It's best to avoid looking at any light source directly for any length of time.

Part-night do we still need to do it?

Part-night lighting currently delivers around £900k of savings (carbon tax and energy) and the project paid for itself in November 2014. LED’s are predicted to save around 50% in energy therefore the part-night lighting will still contribute roughly £450k in savings.

The light outside my house is too bright or doesn’t go out anymore and I can’t sleep? When the lights are installed, on the first night they may burn at 100%

brightness. Within 2-3 working days the light will register with the Central Management System and pick up the partnight programming as well as any dimming profiles allocated to it, in the meantime please bear with us. Further dimming options may be available and part-night lighting will continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

Expected savings? Initial estimates predict savings of over £1m per annum.

I don’t like the white light! The old sodium lights have a colour temperature of between 1700K and 2700K and aren’t very good at colour rendering, that is to say for example you can’t tell what colour a car is. The higher the colour temperature the better the visibility, colour rendering and lower running costs, however, this has to be balanced with the appearance. Higher colour temperature is bluer in colour and less aesthetically appealing. Leicestershire’s LED street lights operate at 4000K and this is very close to natural moonlight in terms of colour.

How long will the project take? Four year programme accelerated to three years.

Everywhere else has been done but the light outside my house hasn’t been changed to LED? High level (>6m) lanterns will be changed eventually. Some lights belong to parish or district councils and as such LCC will not be changing them unless an order is received from the parish/district council. Other lights may be deemed to have unsafe brackets and a replacement column may be required.

What’s happening to the old lanterns?

Anything two years and below will be re-used on daily reported faults where we

won’t be fitting an LED in the next five weeks. All others will be taken away for re-cycling at no cost to the council.

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October it produces numerous heads of small white flowers. This year even the branches that are creeping across the border are in full flower. Where space is restricted this is an ideal alternative to the vigorous climbing Hydrangea and also flowers when many other climbing plants This is our monthly gardening feature by our own have finished flowering. local expert and regular panellist on “Down to Earth”. Recently my daughter and her hubby James took us to Dobbies Garden Centre The autumn is the time that gives me the In the nursery I came across Vitex agnus at Mancetter, which is just off the A5 most work in my garden and this is due to castus, pictured below left, which is a before you get to Atherstone. the numerous leaves falling from the small growing Southern Mediterranean This is a large garden centre with a large deciduous trees and shrubs. shrub that during early September and restaurant that suits James, but we spent The first to shed its leaves is a 40-year-old October produces slender tapering some time looking at the numerous plants racemes (spires) of fragrant violet-blue tree of Acer pensylvanicum and there I came across an alpine flowers, so I purchased a plant that was ‘Erythrocladum’ that decides to start Campanula massed with brilliant blue shedding its leaves during late August and already showing signs of flowering. flowers. Most of my alpine Campanula’s Although this is an attractive late flowering then all of the other trees and shrubs shrub, it does require a well drained soil in flower during the spring or early summer, decide to follow suit. Late November into and as blue is one of Vi’s favourite colours full sun, but as my soil is well drained it early December sees yet another I purchased one to plant in the gravel should suit this shrub.

American tree Crataegus x lavaleei ‘Carrierei’ start to shed its glossy leaves so Clematis cirrhosa is native to the Balearic scree in my front garden. When I got it my trusty leaf vac spends over four Islands in the Mediterranean and although home it had lost its label and I could not remember whether it was called ‘Try Me’, months collecting and shredding leaves. often listed as being tender, I have for a or ‘Buy Me’, but whatever its name it looks Most of the shredded leaves are spread number of years grown the variety glorious and I do hope that next as mulch amongst the shrubs at the rear ‘Freckles’ on an East facing trellis and year its flowers are still of my borders and within a couple of archway. There, it has survived a number produced in late summer. I months the worms will have pulled the of hard winters and flowers from also came across a tray composting leaves into the ground.

November until January. Its cream, containing 10 large plugs of my spotted and splashed red flowers are The occasional bags of shredded leaves grandfathers favourite red ‘Sweetwilliams’ about two inches (5cm) in diameter and are added to my compost bins, in layers and as these were reasonably priced, I between other vegetable materials, which hang their heads so are better grown on a purchased a tray and have planted these as they degrade will help to heat up the tall trellis or archway. This year it has over a large clump of golden daffodils. I do existing compost. started to produce its flower buds in hope they flower together as the contrast During the last week in August we went to October. would look Smisby, which is near to Ashby-de-laOn a South facing fence I grow Pileostigia great.

Zouch to visit the Bluebell arboretum. This viburnoides, which is an evergreen self In recent years is an excellent place to visit as there you clinging I have noticed can see semiclimber how bedding mature and mature that has plants are trees and shrubs taken producing their just to see how many flowers often they develop. years to into November There is also a well grow and amongst seven stocked nursery these I have feet where you can found that my (2.2m) ‘Non Stop purchase young Begonia’s’ that plants of trees that high by eight feet start to flower you have seen in in late June are still a mass of colour. This the Arboretum, but (2.4m) across. year I decided to go away from using just do wear During one colour and have planted mixed wellingtons, or colours and these produce a more strong boots during September Pileostigia viburnoides and early outstanding display. wet weather.

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Wanting to be remembered solely for her body of work, Gray destroyed most of her personal papers, making writing the album an interesting challenge for songwriter and music producer Stuart Maye-Banbury. Mr Maye-Banbury, whose work this year includes the production of an album using the traditional Irish music performed by the Leicester Comhaltas group, made an extensive study of Gray’s work when preparing to write the nine tracks dedicated to the architect and designer. He explained his inspiration behind the album: “Eileen Gray found true meaning in the act of creation. She was by no means a recluse. But, let down by the failings of others, she increasingly sought privacy during the course of a long Two long standing Syston residents fruitful life. Her own writings have collaborated to produce what is concerning herself are sparse but believed to be the world’s first ever telling. It was these fragments that album devoted entirely to the life and became the pathway into the writing work of an architect. Stuart the ‘The Soul of the Machine.’ ” Maye-Banbury, pictured above, the Drawing on the folk and blues genre, Melton Road based songwriter and each track of the album provides an local artist Kendrick Snodin have imagined vignette of Gray’s heart, worked together in the production of soul and mind at different junctures of the ‘Soul of the Machine’, a musical her life. In the opening track, ‘The tribute to Irish born modernist Corners of the Day,’ we drift through architect and designer Eileen Gray, Paris with Gray as she takes us on a performed by the Dacha Band. journey of creativity. Gray’s oblique Those familiar with Leicestershire attitude towards her sexuality is the music scene will recognise the names theme of ‘Driving with Damia.’ In the of the musicians who make up The ‘Rain and the Snow,’ Gray’s reflection Dacha Band who perform on the on her childhood home Brownswood album: Sophia Marshall on vocal; Lee in Enniscorthy. Her pain following the Spreadbury on keyboard; Carl ‘Fanny’ death of her father, a talented water Dawson on guitar and Stephen colourist, features in ‘My Father’s Banbury on drums. A proportion of Grave.’ The defilement of her each album sale will go directly to modernist villa in Roquebrune by Le preserving and restoring Eileen Corbusier forms the basis of ‘My Gray’s enigmatically named ‘E.1027’, Ocean Home.’ Other tracks include the house she designed and built in ‘The Giant’ (her characterisation of her Roquebrune Capmartin in France’s relationship with Le Corbusier) and Côte d'Azur. E1027 is generally ‘Into the Wild’ where Gray expresses regarded as one of the finest her perpetual sense of feeling on the examples of modernist architecture margins of life. The title track, ‘The

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Soul of the Machine’ is concerned with Gray’s sensuous ethos towards modernist architecture and design. In a ‘Passenger in Time’, an older Gray reflects on her life’s work and her mortality. Spoken word fuses with melody at different points in the album as Gray’s own words are used to accentuate the spirit of the music.

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ARIES March 20 - April 19

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Look out for changes to the daily routine, as opportunities abound! This is cheering and uplifting. Yes, your mood will improve dramatically and as a result - you open up to others and express your deepest thoughts and feelings. Your efforts to raise cash meet success.

Look out for a great new romance Work gets personal when others one that will set your heart on fire! gather round to try and help you with a major project. This helps to get it 'off This certainly brings happiness and a sense of 'things coming together'. the ground' and the results will be Work gets rather involved when mutually beneficial. Look out for colleagues push into the situation, increased popularity when an influential new friend gets you to open making it all rather personal - but also more human. up - at long last...

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22

CAPRICORN Dec 21 - Jan 19

Look out for a great new opportunity to improve your finances. This will involve the help of others, probably a close relative or your partner. They will also demand that you spend a little on them!

You have no choice - not that you mind.

Thinking 'big' expands your horizons.

Just for once, you put yourself first and your feelings come to the fore. As a caring and sharing person, this is not always the case. However, you really do need to put your own interests first, especially when a new job is on offer.

This time, you're aiming high!

A new job offer certainly gets you all fired up! It's certainly 'up your street' and just what you're looking for. Friends gather round, determined to catch up with all your news and to entertain you.

So life is certainly surprising you at every turn - but in the nicest ways.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 17

Expect something wonderful to happen at least something positive to lift your spirits! Romance is highlighted in particular but this applies to all matters of the heart. You have much on your mind but this is all practical and realistic stuff. Watch as problems dissolve.

A loved one has completed their business 'wheelings and dealings'.

They're moving onto greener pastures, having decided that financial security is more important than proving themselves.

A whole new perspective - and attitude makes life seem just so much brighter!

A whole new social scene unfolds when you are introduced to a larger 'community' setting. Though you may find that the daily grind becomes rather cold and grey in comparison. You feel happiest at home where family gather round, enjoying each others company.

CANCER June 21 - July 21

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PISCES Feb 18 - March 19

You've already spent quality time with New ideas flood in and you pluck up courage this week to express them. A influential friends and now a brand loved one has to pull back from social new friend steals the day! They bring obligations in order to study or work at with them a whole new way of looking at things. All you have to do is to 'go home. You'll enjoy this special time together and may find yourselves 'out with the flow' since it's all laid on for you this week. More will be expected and about' on an adventure or two. in future.

Enjoy!

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 20

Recently, cash matters have improved and you can now focus on other matters. Moving on does you good, as you could do with the change of scene.

Your popularity increases as others are curious as to your current activities and want to catch up. A new phase unfolds at home.

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U3A Invites Everyone to a Birthday Celebration

Since our launch, we have been forcefully struck by the many wholly positive comments and thanks that we have received from our members.

For any Syston (and District)-based organisation to attract members in the hundreds in less than a year, clearly demonstrates that the U3A is meeting a real need within the community – especially those who are no longer in full-time employment, irrespective of age.

So, please come along to find out how the U3A might be able to help you fulfil your life’s aims and to add a little joy and laughter to your life.”

Syston and District University of the Third Age (U3A) will celebrate their first ‘birthday’ with an Open Day to be held in the Old School Room in the Syston Community Centre on Wednesday 23rd November starting at 10.00am.

And they have much to celebrate!

Launched on October 2015, they already have close to 210 enrolled Members who take part in over 25 different interest Groups with more than 100 regularly attending the monthly general meeting with invited Sunflower Competition guest speaker. (This general meeting is held in the Malthouse Suite of the Pictures courtesy of Nicola Syston Conservative Club on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at 10.30am) SADU3A Chairman, Colin Grimes (pictured), says: “Through the Open Day, to which everyone in the area is invited, we plan to demonstrate the wide range Nicola with of activities in her Sunflowers which our constantly The children at the primary school in the expanding City where I work think I stand a good membership is chance of winning the Annual sunflower now engaged, competition this year, as our sunflowers highlighting each Group’s are higher than our 6ft fence and one has achievements over our first year. even peaked above next doors extension Through the medium of a specially roof! prepared ‘loop’ video programme, we I hope that our four and five year olds are plan to show how we are already doing just as well with theirs. following the U3A’s core message of Ours are just starting to “Learn, Laugh and Live” - both as flower, see picture left. individuals and as an organisation.

Thanks to our As with all good parties, free neighbours and my refreshments will be available and, for mum and dad, they anyone wishing to join on the day, we were well watered while we were on are offering a special, one-off, birthday holiday this year. discount on the first year’s Nicola Dawson membership.

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All the activities were highly adapted so even the lads with very little upper body strength could take part.

I went as a volunteer, with thirteen other people, ranging from doctors to a seventeen-year-old doing his Duke of Edinburgh award.

We had such a fantastic time, Declan felt like an equal and has made some lifelong friends.

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Going down a zip line is something I never thought I would see Declan do, however he did just that on an adventure holiday with 3h holidays at the calvert trust in the lake district.

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Tesco Syston Community News It's been a busy Summer!

We started off with the Summer Story Sessions at Syston Library. Each week I read a snippet of Roald Dahl's classic 'The BFG' and a 'Revolting Rhyme'. This was well received and I hope to do a one off Christmas Story Session. Thank you to those that came along and a special thank you to the lovely library ladies for having me.

In store we've been on a fundraising frenzy for the Tesco National Charity Partnership which supports the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.

Kicking it all off was our friend and colleague Tracey stuck in a cage! 'I'm a colleague get me out of here!' raised £251.

We'll leave it to you to decide which pot had the most money in, the one to keep her in or the one to let her out?!

For the August Bank Holiday Tracey joined forces with Nicola and Paula to offer customers the chance to WIN a Mazda MX5 for a weekend! With the tasty addition of a cake stall and

classic tombola, the ladies raised over £360!

Massive thank you to these fabulous ladies, including Nicola's daughters Hannah and Kirsty for their baking skills and help on the day and to Neil and family for their baking skills too.

We must also thank Sandicliffe Loughborough for lending us not one, but two cars!

The proceeds from both of these

following, all had a good time despite the weather.

This was my first attempt at the Window Display competition and I'm pleased to say we came third! Our £20 winnings will be going to a yet to be chosen charity.

We were pleased to donate a number of prizes to local charities for their raffles and tombolas including Cancer Research UK, Syston Support Group and the local PCSO's.

In store, I raised £40 dressed as Princess Leia events will go towards our Store Manager Ashley's £800 target to take from Star Wars, I just wish I had braved the rain part in a Shine Walk around London in my costume to enter the Fancy with other Store Managers to raise Dress competition! money for the Tesco National Photos for the above will be on the Charity Partnership.

Then came the alien invasion (well the Community Board very soon!

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The allotment garden provided the next design theme in shades of blue, mauve and pink. A wigwam of three tall canes formed the centrepiece of this large, Our triangular arrangement, with fine demonstrator lengths of runner bean vines twisting at Roundhill between them. All other flowers and Flower and foliages were representative of plants Garden often grown on an allotment. They Club’s included gladioli; larkspur; bloom August chrysanthemums; liatris; pendular meeting was leycesteria (pheasant berry); ferns; ivy; Lynne bergenia; and ornamental cabbages!

Sharpe from From large, we were taken to the tiny Earl Shilton, with a parallel design emulating a Leicestershi window box garden. Constructed in a re. It was the wooden trough, and in shades of yellow second time and gold, three vertical designs she has visited us, and she once more consisted of trimmed, split phormium provided a very enjoyable leaves; antirrhinums; roses; and demonstration with the different title of sunflowers. Base foliages included ‘Garden Magic’. variegated hosta; ivy leaves; yellow As the title suggests, her designs were choisya; box; spotted laurel (aucuba); themed on a wide variety of garden conifer; and ivy trails. styles from large to small, and across A botanical garden was depicted by the seasons. For the most part, Lynne twin designs in hot oranges and reds used flowers and foliages which, set amidst clashing purple and pink although purchased from the foliages. Heliconia was the focal flower, wholesalers for quality and quantity with red anthurium and germini to either reasons, can also be found growing in a side. Trimmed kentia palms were British garden. interspersed with purple cotinus, plus The first design was based on a winter variegated pink/purple dracena. garden. A large recycled lampshade Lynne’s final design was a two-piece made of chrome wire interspersed with showstopper of an English summer acrylic ‘crystals’ had been cleverly lined garden. In shades of pink with a hint of with bubble wrap to make a glistening, white, a large pedestal arrangement was bowl-shaped container. created on an open metal stand Bare white mitsumata branches enclosing a stone statue. An elongated provided the central height for this tall, oval design was positioned at the base. vertical design. They were surrounded Flowers included oriental lilies; large by a ring of single bloom carnations and roses; larkspur; bloom carnations; below them another ring, this time of Japanese anemone; small spray roses; roses, also in white. The base of the symphoricarpos; and dahlia. Foliages design consisted of white oriental lilies, included soft ruscus; ferns; white some open, others in bud, plus sprays variegated euonymus; cream of white symphoricarpos (snowberry) variegated ivy leaves and trails; plus placed between them. Fine twigs several trailing stems of beautiful sprayed silver, linked the chrome into golden hops cascading down from both the design, with trailing strands of tiny designs. crystallised beads adding to the frosted ‘Garden Magic’ was certainly brought to effect. Foliages consisted of fatsia life on the stage. leaves and grey/green senecio. See Sue Adams photograph above.

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Well, in all the years we have had a stand at the Carnival, this year has to be the wettest on record! I think we are just about dried out!

After such a lovely summer, the heavens opened and drenched everyone who had spent the morning setting up their stalls in anticipation of the usual busy and fun-filled afternoon.

There were some hardy souls who came and supported the charity stalls and we managed to get some photographs of some of them.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood walked around the event before judging the fancy dress in the Carnival marquee, see picture middle above.

We pictured Local MP Edward Argar at the Syston and District Volunteer Centre Stall, with Caroline and Mark.

The Scout Band retreated to the Carnival Marquee to perform, which was enjoyed by those who watched, see far right.

The Sabre display team were not deterred by the weather and continued to fight their way across the arena, see above near right.

Then at about 2.30pm, the rain eased off just in time for Queniborough Dance Company (QDC) to bring some sunshine to the arena in the form of their tots and junior spacemen to entertain the small crowd, picture right.

Our Wordsearch winners were presented with their prizes by Tesco Store Manager, James and Community Champion, Zoe. The winning shop window prizes were presented in the week following the event and our photographs right show the winning shop; The Secret Garden and the Space theme window, with The Village Bakery, second and TESCO, third.

A huge thank you to everyone who did turn out and support the event. It takes all year to organise and for most of our local charities it is their main fundraising event.

Thanks to the Carnival Committee for all their hard work.

We sincerely hope that next year will be a dry and hopefully sunny day!

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On Monday 19th September the Syston Town News was invited to capture the new intake of Buzzy Bees and Ladybird classes.

Although the weather outside was not very nice, there was a warm welcome from the children and teachers.

Our photographs here show the two classes: Mrs Satterthwaite’s Ladybirds, top and below Ms Eastman’s, Buzzy Bees in the foyer of the Foundation/Yr1 building.

The children in both classes were very well behaved and it was a pleasure to visit them. Well done and thank you for being so good.

Parents wishing to obtain a copy can contact us here at the Stn on 0116 269 3221 or through the school.

On Saturday 17th September the Annual exhibition took place with a slight difference. Along with all the fascinating boards showing Syston through the centuries from village to Town.

Our pictures show: Mrs Satterthwaite’s Ladybirds above and Ms Eastman’s Buzzy Bees below.

Our picture shows L-R Edward Argar, Ray Young, Felicity Austin, Uniform of the late Dot Wilkes, Cynthia Brown each holding a copy of the book.

The group took this opportunity to launch their new book - Syston in World War 2 and local MP Edward Argar was invited to mark the occasion with a short speech.

Edward, who lives in Syston, revealed in his speech that he is a history graduate and so was very pleased to be invited to launch this book which records a different view of the second world war. The authors, Felicity Austin and Cynthia Brown (historian) had interviewed residents who had either served during the war, worked as land girls or were children at the time.

Our picture shows Edward receiving a copy of the book from Mary Gamble, who is featured in it along with Dot Wilkes whose uniform was on display. As most of OCTOBER 2016

our readers will know, Dot passed away earlier this year, so it was in her honour that her uniform was on display.

This is a very interesting read, with contributions and pictures provided by residents and families of those featured. It is an invaluable record of Syston at the time of WW2.

Congratulations to all involved in creating this record for future generations.

If you would like to buy a copy, they are available in several shops in Syston, including Peberdy's Newsagents, Jennings, the Card shop,

and Gamble and Hollis. The Town Council Offices have also agreed to have copies of this historically important book on sale, as has the Thurmaston Print Shop.

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Post Office, Syston. 0116 260 3765 Age Concern Syston. 0116 260 1476 CRIMESTOPPERS. 0800 555 111 Parkinson's UK. 0844 225 3625 Roadline. 0800 62 63 63 Samaritans. 0116 270 0007 Syston Volunteer Centre. 0116 260 7888 Councils: Charnwood Borough Council.

01509 263 151 Leics. County Council. 0116 232 3232 Syston Town Council. 0116 260 7150 Hospitals/Healthcare: Glenfield Hospital. 0300 303 1573 Leicester General. 0300 303 1573 Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573.

Direct Dial to Patient Bedside.

0900 906 1515 Accident and Emergency: Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573 NHS Direct. 0845 46 47 Syston Health Centre The Jubilee Medical Practice: 295 0600 The County Practice: 295 0500 District Nurses & Health Visitors: 0300 300 7777 Chemists: Boots. 0116 269 8218 Sunlit. 0116 260 2695 East Goscote Pharmacy. 0116 260 6734 Leisure: South Charnwood Leisure Centre 0116 264 0057 Syston Community Centre. 0116 260 7150 Syston Library. 0116 305 3500 Syston Northfields Tennis Club.

0116 260 5926 Syston Rugby FC. 0116 260 1223 Syston Twinning. 01509 813 723 Wreake Runners. Sophie 07745 343726 Police: Syston Police. 101 Schools/Colleges: The Merton Primary School.

0116 260 8150 Roundhill Community Academy.

0116 269 3896 SS Peter & Paul Primary Academy.

0116 260 7577 Wreake Valley Academy. 0116 264 1080 Biffa Waste Issues: Biffa Transfer Station. 0116 269 6492

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ACCOUNTANTS A.B.T. (Accounts, Book-keeping & Tax) AAT Qualified Small Business’s a Speciality. Good Rates. email:dianeorton1040@yahoo.co.uk Mob: 0746 0303 490.

Baker & Co Tel: 0116 264 0889 CP Accountancy Ltd Tel: 0116 230 3973 Mob: 0774 965 0129 or email: info@cpaccountancyltd.co.uk Sarah Sear Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Tel: 01664 424 298 Mob: 07804 028 063 email: sarah@sarahsear.co.uk www.sarahsear.co.uk

AERIALS Image Aerials, Syston Local, friendly service,competitive rates, repairs, alterations & TV tuning. Free quotes.

Tel: 0116 260 3481 Mob: 0797 020 2125

BATHROOM AND TILING Souter Bathrooms Ltd Tel: Darren 0116 260 4105 or Mob: 0776 668 5901

BUILDERS Dave Hutchings Tel: 0116 260 7716 Mob: 0777 078 5400 email: dave@dave-hutchings.com www.dave-hutchings.com Sharp Construction Tel: 0116 260 1566 Mob: 0798 955 1994

CADETS ATC Squadron 1181 Syston Wreake Valley College, Opposite the playing fields at the rear of the college. Meeting nights: Monday and Thursday: 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Flying, gliding, rifle target range shooting, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, 737 Flight Simulator. For more information telephone 0116 260 3948 between 7.00pm and 9.30pm Monday and Thursday evenings, email: oc.1181@aircadets.org. We are recruiting young persons aged 13 to 17 years.

CAR BODYWORK Chips Away Tel: 0116 259 8340 Mob: 0777 874 0074

CARPETS Colby Carpets Tel: 0116 260 7394 Mob: 07973 776 240 email: colbycarpets@gmail.com Costcutter Carpets Tel/Fax: 0116 264 0745 email: costcuttercarpets@tiscali.co.uk

CELEBRATION CAKES Sharon’s Sugar craft Tel: 0778 974 2635 www.sharons-sugarcraft.com

CHARITY GROUPS Age Concern Syston The Methodist Church Centre, High Street, Syston LE7 1GP. Tel: 0116 260 1476.

Help and Advice Centre open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm.

CHILD CARE Childminders New informal support network for local childminders and minded children, to share best practice in a friendly environment. Free resources. Meets the first Tuesday of every month. 9.30am to 11.00am, at the Syston Methodist Church. £1 per adult. email: cm.network@talktalk.net

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CHILD GROUPS Cont’d 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.

No call out fees. Tech support.

To your door service.

Simple Computing Tel: 0116 318 2352 email: contact@simplecomputing.co.uk Web: https://simplecomputing.co.uk/

CONSERVATORY ROOF CLEANER Clean Start Well Established, Professional Conservatory Cleaner. Fully Insured and CRB Checked.

Contact Wayne Tel: 0116 431 7674 Mob: 0797 750 5453

CRAFTS

North Leicestershire Beaders Meets second Saturday of the month 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Old School Hall, Thurmaston. A friendly group, open to all, experienced and beginners. For more information contact: Mrs Anna-Maria Bromley 0116 260 7221 or ambromley@gmail.com.

Syston Knitting Group CHIROPRACTIC The group meets every Thursday from Melissa Fairbrother 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Syston Community Tel: 07810 727 176 Centre School Street Syston LE7 1HN. The www.systonchiropractic.co.uk cost is 50p per session, which includes refreshments. For more information please CHURCH GROUPS contact Anna or Bharti on Tel: 0116 260 Broadway Gospel Hall Activities 8381.

Mondays 3.45 to 4.45pm (term time only) Children's Bible Discovery Club, five to 10 yrs. Syston & District U3A Craft Groups Crochet group - meets on the third Friday of Its free to attend and you can come straight from school, and enjoy crafts, songs, games the month at Syston Library, 10.15am and stories all with a Biblical theme. Parents 12.15pm. are welcome to stay with younger children.

Parchment group - meets on the third Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.15pm (term time only). Wednesday of the month at St Hilda’s Church Bible Encounter for 11-16 year olds. Its free Hall, East Goscote, 2.00 to 4.00pm. to attend, enjoy a Bible discussion, games, CYCLE SHOP crafts.

Cyclops Cycles Wednesday 2.30 Ladies meeting. Come Tel: 0116 260 8500 and share Christian Fellowship, you will receive a warm welcome. Transport is DRIVING SCHOOLS available.

BELT UP n GO Driving Tuition All meetings take place at the Broadway Covering all of Leicestershire Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston Leicester Mob: 07868 718 227 LE7 1GA. www.beltupngo.com. Find us on Facebook.

Syston Girls Brigade ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES A church based organisation for girls between the ages of five and 18, we meet at Byrite Electrical Ltd 1314 Melton Rd, Syston the Methodist Church, High Street on Tel:0116 260 2299 Tuesday evenings 6.45pm to 8.00pm. All www.byriteelectricals.com leaders are experienced and DBS checked.

If you want to find out more, please contact ELECTRICIANS Marie Vernon 0778 648 6504.

Guy Bacon CLEANING SERVICES Tel/Fax: 0116 260 5012 Mob: 0797 626 3229 Domestic Cleaning Do you require an experienced cleaner?

Letts Electrical Services All domestic cleaning considered.

NICEIC registered Please call Jayne on 0116 260 8786 or Tel: 0116 259 7137 Mob: 0786 651 6286 0744 387 0791.

All Electrical Work Undertaken.

Done & Dusted FENCING & GATES Quality Counts: Domestic and Commercial Fensit Tim Hendry Cleans, all cleans catered for.

Tel: 0116 239 6495 Mob: 0786 798 1427 Tel: 0116 260 2828 Mob: 0788 754 2884 www.done-n-dusted.com FENCING/PAVING ETC Dave Hutchings COMPUTER SERVICES Tel: 0116 260 7716 C & E Consumables Tel: 0116 260 5300 FLOWER AND GARDEN GROUPS email: sales@ce-consumables.co.uk Allotment Society www.ce-consumables.co.uk We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Microsis Syston Social Club 7.45pm for more Tel: 0116 260 4217 Mob: 0759 502 1206 details contact Richard Thorpe on 07973 443 945. email: sales@microsis.co.uk www.microsis.co.uk Birstall Flower Club Meet on the fourth Wednesday in Birstall Paul’s Computer Services Village Hall at 7.15pm. (not July and Tel: 0116 212 9748 Mob: 0796 172 9055 December). Visitors welcome, £5. Contact Repairs, upgrades, PC rebuilds, wireless either Sylvia: 0116 267 4206 or Mary Internet & network set-up. Remove all Linnett: 0116 267 2247. viruses and spyware, speed up your PC.

OCTOBER 2016

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 26th October - Members Only Night. All meetings take place at the Divine Infant of Prague Church Rooms, Broad Street at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Visitors are welcome. Entry £5.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS Furnley House Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) 1165 Melton Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk

FITTED FURNITURE Swift Fitted Furniture Ltd. Manufacturers of fitted bedrooms and home offices.

Contact Paul on: 0116 246 0686

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS Syston R.F.C. Tel: 0116 260 1223/260 7719 email: info@systonrfc.co.uk

GARAGES Queniborough County Garage Tel: 0116 260 0081/260 2288

GARDEN SERVICES I.C.Garden Care Tel: 0116 260 6864 Mob: 0790 259 8344

GAS SERVICING Gas-Servwell Tel: 0116 236 7923 Mob: 0786 073 5066 Unigas Heating Services Tel: 01664 434 742

GUIDING IN SYSTON Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section & Trefoil Syston District of Guiding caters for girls from age 5 onwards.

Rainbows age 5 - 7: Brownies age 7 - 10: Guides age 10 -14: Seniors age 14 - 25: Trefoil 25 + We welcome volunteers to join our unit leaders too.

To join or go on our waiting lists please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/register For any further information please email systondistrict@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 0116 260 7085

GUTTER CLEANING/VACUUMING Clean Start Now offering a new Service for Gutters using Vacuum equipment. Fully Insured and CRB checked. Contact Wayne on T: 0116 431 7674 M: 0797 750 5453.

HAIRDRESSING Antehc Hair Studio Mob: 07877 981 877 Tracey’s at Syston Tel: 0116 260 9582

HEARING AID SERVICES Hear4U Hearing aid sales and repairs.

Tel: 01455 234 600 or 0116 262 3279.

HEALTH AND FITNESS 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

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HEALTH AND FITNESS Cont’d of activities including crafts, bingo, games, Lego, general socialising etc. Mini bus pickup is part of the service that our volunteers can provide. Contact Anne & Trevor Carter 0788 990 3907, email: trevhme@aol.com.

Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons Every Saturday in Gaddesby Village Hall.

Beginners lessons start at 7.30pm and more experienced at 8.00pm. A social dance follows. Cost is £5 per person for beginners and £7.50 per person for more experienced.

Refreshments are available. For further information please contact Barry and Audrey Preston on 01664 840 381.

Over the Hill Walking Club This club is for singles in the 40 plus age range. We have organised walks in Leicestershire and surrounding counties every Sunday and some Wednesday evenings in the Summer. To find out more contact Dave Gooder on 0116 285 6271 or visit our website www.overthehillwalking.org.uk.

Syston Games Club Would like you to join their various games club on Tuesday afternoons 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Syston Community Centre, School Street. Tel: 0116 260 0693 or 260 6931.

Syston Methodist Church Centre Dancing every Wednesday afternoon.

2.00pm to 4.00pm. Ballroom, Latin, American, Sequence, Line dancing etc.

Syston Parkinson’s Disease Group Syston Community Centre 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Visitors are welcome.

Thrummy Drummer Dementia Group meet 2nd Thursday each month for those affected by Dementia and their families/carers. Elizabeth Park Sports Centre Thurmaston between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

Informal get together with support and entertainment.

'Why Not Come Dancing' Saturday evenings, 7.30 pm. Gaddesby Village Hall. Friendly instructors teaching Ballroom, Latin and Jive. All welcome from complete beginners to more experienced dancers. The evening costs from £5 per person. Contact us on 01664 840 381 or just come along. www.whynotcomedancing.com HERBAL CLINIC Ayurvedic Herbal Clinic Ltd Ayurvedic massage therapies Tel: 0116 266 3939 Mob: 0780 102 7571 HISTORY GROUPS Barkby Local History Group We meet irregularly for trips out and talks by invited speakers. For more information contact Sandra Moore 0116 236 3739. sandraemoore@sky.com Syston Local History Group Monday 17th October - Members Only Evening. Methodist Church Centre, High Street.

HOME MAINTENANCE Curnock Home Maintenance Tel: 0116 260 7188 KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS LFI Kitchens & Bedrooms Tel: 0116 260 0150 22

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LANDSCAPING Lancaster Landscapes Tel: 01509 814 280 Mob: 0707 985 1976

LEGAL SERVICES HPLC Tel: 0116 260 8990 Mob: 0750 149 5503 email: heather@heatherphilip.co.uk MONUMENTS De Montfort Memorials Tel: 0116 260 1851 MORTGAGE ADVISORS A & A Mortgages Ltd (Annu) 1 Barkby Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 8008 Your local independent Mortgage Advisors.

Furnley House Independent Mortgage Advice 1165 Melton Road, Syston Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk MUSIC GROUPS Syston Band Meet at ‘The Hut’ - next to the Bowls club (Central Park). Every Monday at 7.30pm to practice. New members of any standard welcome. Contact via email on systonband@yahoo.co.uk

PET SERVICES Waggy Walks Tel 0116 260 3481 Mob 07872 945 166 www.waggywalkspetservices.co.uk PHYSIOTHERAPY Syston Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic Tel: 0116 264 0808 PLASTERER R.H. Plastering Tel: 01509 812 190 Mob: 0794 117 0230 PLUMBING S. A. Plumbing & Heating Tel/Fax: 0116 291 9116 Mob: 0780 289 4895 Syston Plumbing & Heating Ltd Service, Install, Repair.

Tel: 0770 469 9236.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE S. B. Maintenance Services Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting,Tiling and Decorating. Insurance work.

Tel: Steve Booth 0116 260 2608 Mob: 0774 020 4036

SCOUT GROUPS Queniborough Scout Group Queniborough Scout Hall, Syston Road, Queniborough.

Beavers: Thursday 6.30pm to 7.45pm.

NATURE GROUPS Cubs: Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.30pm Birstall Bird Watching Club Scouts: Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

Meet second Tuesday of the month at the Contact: Clive (Group Chairman) 0116 269 Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley.

3532.

Visitors welcome. For more information Rearsby Scout Group contact Marion Vincent on 0116 237 5156 Meetings are at Thrussington Village hall NURSERIES & PRE-SCHOOLS Beavers: Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00pm Broad Street Playgroup Cubs: Monday 6.30 to 7.30pm Catholic Church Hall, 61 Broad Street.

Scouts: Monday 7.45 to 9.00pm Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

Explorer Scouts/DofE: Wednesday Mob: 0770 250 4113. fortnightly - 7.30 to 9.00pm Contact: Jennie Angell on 0793 043 3622.

Charnwood Nursery & Pre-School Syston Scout Group Charnwood Five Star Club Meetings are at Syston Scout Hall, Oxford Tel: 0116 269 6162 www.charnwoodnurseryandpreschool.co.uk Street, Syston. For more information, please contact Group Manager, Mark Bodycot on Hamilton Hilltop Nursery School.

0116 260 0045.

Quality childcare, purpose built facilities.

Beaver: Monday evenings.

Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.

Scouts: Tuesday evenings.

25 Hilltop Road, Hamilton, Leicester.

Cubs: Thursday evenings.

LE5 1TT Tel: 0116 274 3090 Explorer Scouts: Friday 7.00 - 9.00pm www.hamiltonnursery.co.uk Contact Paul Smith on 0780 198 5020.

St Peter and St Paul Pre-School Scout Network (Venture Scouts): Monday School Lodge, Upper Church Street, Syston. evenings.

Tel: 0116 269 8638 Scout and Guide Band: Wednesday evenings.

Tangent House Day Nursery.

SOCIAL GROUPS Quality childcare, purpose built facilities.

East Goscote Friendship Club Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.

We are a friendly group of over 50’s who 640 Melton Road, Thurmaston. LE4 8BB. meet on the second and fourth Wednesday Tel: 0116 264 0333 of each month 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at St www.tangenthousenursery.co.uk Hilda’s Church Hall, Ling Dale, East OPTICIANS Goscote. Everyone welcome.

Henry Smith & Hamylton Contact: Gill Morton on 0116 260 1977.

Tel: 0116 260 2517 Lavender Club Social Group Your Sight Opticians Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 4.00pm.

1176 Melton Road, Syston.

Silverdale Community Centre, Silverdale Opposite Aldi. We provide home visits for Road, Thurmaston. New members always those who can’t get to us. welcome. Contact Martin on 07709 936 934.

Tel: 0116 260 7075 Leicester Railway Society PAINTING & DECORATING Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Start Jamie Heggs 7.30pm at the Cricketers, Grace Road, Tel: 01509 812973 Mob: 0780 384 5465 Leicester LE2 8AD Contact: Michael Rob Toon Painter & Decorator Chapman (secretary) 0116 260 3336 or Tel: 0116 260 2856 Mob: 0798 177 1164 Brian Holland (programme Organiser) 0116 236 8328. www.systontownnews.co.uk

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Melton Mowbray Archery Club Saturdays 1.00pm onwards, October to March at Wreake Valley Academy (indoors, gym building). April to September outdoors at Syston Rugby Club. New and experienced archers welcome. For more information visit www.mmac.co.uk.

Queniborough Football Club We are looking for new football talent, boy or girl to play in our under 10’s football team.

We run training sessions on Saturday mornings at 11.00am. Football kit is provided for members who sign on.

Contact Phil Grudgings on 07961 614 222 or 0116 4311 338.

Syston Bowling Club Provides opportunities for all to gain or develop skills, make friends and enjoy a year-round social programme, clubhouse.

Free coaching with equipment provided. For more details contact Rob Wilbourn (men) on 01664 424 813 or Val Foreman (ladies) on 0116 260 9635.

Syston Kickboxing Club Training on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm at Syston Community Centre.

Suitable for all ages and abilities from beginners to experienced. Cost £3.50 for children and £4 for adults, pay as you go.

Contact Brent Penniston on 01664 562 286 or email pennistonbrent@hotmail.com Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club Tennis for mixed membership. All levels, all ages. Coaching given. Monday and Wednesday, Senior Club Night, Tuesday, Junior Club Night. Syston Northfields Tennis Club, Northfields, off Melton Road. LE7 1HW. Contact Edd Whetton (Coach) on 07800 599 057 or email: edward.whetton@gmail.com for further information.

Syston RFC The club runs sides from aged five to fifty years. The U6s to U17s play and train Sundays/ Tuesdays/ Wednesdays September to April we have over 300 members. The Senior Club 18yrs -50yrs play Saturdays. We have five sides training Monday and Thursday from 7.00pm all welcome. Contact the club 0116 260 1223 or www.systonrfc.co.uk.

Syston Syclers An enthusiastic group who meet on The Green, High St. Syston each week. For more details please contact Phil on 0771 778 1501 or phil@systonsyclers.com, of visit www.systonsyclers.com.

Syston Town Cricket Club The club has three senior teams and junior sides at all age groups from Kwik Cricket to SOFT FURNISHINGS Under 17 level. The club always welcomes new players and for general information D. P. Soft Furnishings contact Roger Pole on 0116 260 2508.

Tel: 0116 269 8271 Winter nets for all age groups commence in SPORTS CLUBS January and for further details contact John Badminton Club Soar Valley College Fraser on 01455 212 729.

Meet Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm, both Syston Town Juniors F.C. juniors and adults. Have a team in the local We have sides in most ages, boys and girls Leics League, but need new members. For and are recruiting players for next session. more details contact: Kiran on 0781 278 We have qualified coaches for each side and 0174 or email: kizz_mistry9@hotmail.com. want to strengthen the teams. We train on Leicester Penguins Swimming Club Memorial Playing Fields, Necton Street, Leicestershire’s Number One Swimming Club. every Saturday from 10.00am. For further Training at South Charnwood Leisure Centre. information please contact: Secretary@systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk.

The club has 270 members competing to National level. Are you 6-10 year olds and Syston Town Juniors F.C. Girls Football can swim more than 200 metres, give us a Academy call on 07077 401 602 for more details and For girls of all ages and ability, S.T.J.F.C. to arrange a trial.

FREE girls football academy Memorial

SOCIAL GROUPS Cont’d RBL Women’s Section Syston Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday each month.

Syston Community Centre, School Street.

Rearsby & District YFC Meetings every week on Thursdays at 8.00pm in Barkby Village Hall. Call Catriona on 0789 022 6035.

Shires Social group for the over 45’s. We meet every Thursday evening for a drink. For information please ring Mike 0770 993 6244, Jan 0116 286 1778, Liz 0116 260 8142 or Andy 0116 236 7339.

St Peter’s Court Club Social Fund Bingo every Wednesday at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Refreshments, bingo, raffle. Fun and friendly atmosphere.

Everyone welcome. Coffee morning every Thursday 10.00am until 11.00am. St Peter’s Court, Melton Road, Syston.

Syston Chess Club Meets every Tuesday at the Syston & District Social Club, High Street, Syston at 7.30pm.

We offer a friendly and comfortable environment and play chess at all levels. We enter local and national competitions. We will teach anyone who wishes to learn!

Syston & District Volunteer Centre Hold their Community Lunch every third Monday in the month. Transport available, cost of lunch £7. Everyone welcome. Call our office to book your spot. 0116 260 7888.

Syston Ladies Friendship Circle 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month St Peter and St Paul’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Guests welcome.

Syston Twinning Association Syston is twinned with Deville les Rouen, Normandy. If you would like more details about joining us please contact our Secretary, Mrs Kathryn Grocock- Matts on 01509 813 723.

Thurmaston Ladies Tuesday 4th October - Talk by Felicity Austin Tuesday 18th October - Cheese and Wine 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.

OCTOBER 2016

Playing Fields, Necton Street, Syston. LE7 8HF every Saturday during football season from 10.00am to 11.30am. www.systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk.

All Managers/Coaches are DBS checked and hold FA qualifications. Please come along on the day or contact: Samantha Chambers S.T.J.F.C. (Chairperson) Mob: 0777 629 1355 or email:sam.chambers37@hotmail.com Tae Kwon-Do Four to eight years Friday 4.30pm to 5.15pm SCLC, Wreake Valley. Juniors & Adults mixed classes Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Sunday 4.00pm to 5.00pm. St Peter and St Paul’s Primary Academy. First month free.

Contact James Freer on 0116 264 0432.

Thai-Tanium Boxing Club

Ladies Class Tuesday 9.30am. Bootcamp Thursday 9.30am. Beginners Tuesday 8.00pm, Wednesday 7.30pm. Kids Tuesday/Wednesday from 5.30pm.

29 Overton Rd, Leicester & 760A Melton Rd, Thurmaston Contact Jamie - 0797 365 6778.

Twyford Gun Club Friendly Local Clay Pigeon Shoot.

Established for over 30 years. Availability for New Members. For Further Details call 07496 458 208 after 7.30pm Wreake and Soar Valley Athletics Club Running - Middle/long distance/sprints club for all the family with experienced qualified coaches, junior athletes from age seven.

Adults from absolute beginners to existing runners looking to improve. Contact John 0781 769 3777 email: wreakeandsoarvalleyac@gmail.com.

Website: www.wreakeandsoarvalleyathletics.club.

Wreake Runners Contact: Dave on 07710 448 253, email: run@wreakerunners.co.uk Web site: www.wreakerunners.co.uk

TAXI Apollo Cars Tel: 0116 260 7070 TELEVISION Glenfield Television Tel: 0116 287 1762 THEATRE GROUPS Syston QT Theatre Group

A small, friendly, local group, we meet every Tuesday (and Thursdays during rehearsal periods) at the Old Chapel in Chapel Street, Syston. There are two main productions a year. We welcome those who enjoy acting, the technical side, props, stage management, costumes, etc., and we are always looking for new members. Contact Jude Latham (Chairperson) on 0770 287 9006; Margaret Young (Secretary) on 0116 260 9663; or email: qttheatregroupsyston@yahoo.co.uk

TILING Rivendell Tel: 0116 269 2542

TREES Charnwood Tree Services Tel: Freephone 0800 371441 Unicorn Tree Care Tel: 0116 269 2039

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

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WATER SPORTS CLUBS cont’d BROADWAY GOSPEL HALL club. We offer Try-Dives for £15.00 (which only covers the cost of oxygen and pool use Sunday 2nd October 4.30pm as we are a non profitable club) so you can Family Service, there will be activities for try the experience and find out more about the children during the service. diving.

For further details contact Teresa Kirkham, Followed by tea afterwards, everyone is welcome.

Secretary on 0783 483 1291.

Saturday 15th October Wanlip Sailing Club Senior Citizens Tea Small friendly local club. Learn to sail, just 4.45pm cruise or race. Families very welcome.

Enjoy a meal with friends - old and new, Social sailing Saturdays, racing Sunday hymn singing and a short talk. afternoons. For further information please contact Sue, daytime on 0116 210 2254.

Transport is available within Syston, Neil, evenings on 0116 260 8049, or the please ring 0750 447 4885 after 6pm any clubhouse 0116 260 7864 at weekends to evening if you would like to join us. arrange a visit.

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A family friendly service to give thanks for Mob: 07533 991 561 the Harvest. Songs, hymns and prayers. www.really-clean.co.uk Activities for the children.

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FILMS IN SYSTON Contact Wayne Tel: 0116 431 7674 M: SARIC Films at The Old Chapel, Chapel 0797 750 5453.

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WOMENS INSTITUTES (W.I.) Monday 3rd October - Florence Barkby and Beeby W.I. Foster Jenkins Meets third Tuesday of the month. Barkby Monday 7th November - Golden Years Village Hall, Beeby Rd, Barkby 7.30pm.

Doors open 1pm for coffee, Film at Visitors Welcome.

18th October - Making Wholegrain Mustard, 2.00pm. Tickets £4.50 available from The Card Shop, Syston, 0116 260 6095 Rosemary Jameson.

For more information contact 0116 260 9274. or on the door.

There will also be an Art Display, Scarecrow Exhibition and Flower Arranging as well numerous different stalls selling their wares, a Barbecue and Live Bands taking place throughout the day as well a Fancy Dress Competition and Vintage Car Display!

If any organisations would like to get involved and have a stall please contact Joy Hardy at head@quenischool.org.uk asap.

NATIONAL TRUST LEICESTER The National Trust Leicester Association has an evening meeting on Tuesday 11th October at Braunstone West Social Centre, St Mary’s Avenue, Braunstone West, LE3 3FT. Doors open 7.00pm, talk at 7.30pm. Michelle Fulford (NT) will present an illustrated talk entitled ‘The History of Mosley Old Hall’.

An afternoon meeting will be held on Wednesday 26th October when Mary Matts will present a talk on ‘Building Britain’s Canals’. The meeting will be held at St Guthlac’s Memorial Hall, Holbrook Road, Leicester at 2.30pm.

On 31st October the Association will hold a lunch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its formation.

Admission to all meetings is NTLA members £2.50 and visitors £4.00, including refreshments.

For information on the NT Leicester Association and its Talks Service please call, 0116 222 9133.

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Charnwood Wigs W.I. ‘STARLIGHTS, SHELTER AND THAT Meets last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm Saturday 15th October SMELL’ 27th October- ACM & Hallowe’en Party.

10.00 to 11.45am Beedles Lakes Golf Club East Goscote.

Monday 3rd October The Old School, Thurmaston.

Visitors £4.00. For more details please ring 7.30pm.

Home Made Cakes, Jams and Pickles and President Sharon Allan on 0784 988 8752.

Bric-a-brac.

A talk about Syston History Group’s new New Barkby W.I. In aid of Roundhill Flower and Garden Club book; Syston in World War Two. Meets First Wednesday in the month 7.30pm.

Church Hall, Lower Church Street, Syston 5th October - Leicester Movie Makers.

POLICE BEAT SURGERIES Entrance £3 to include refreshments.

Syston Community Centre, School Street.

Saturday 15th October 1.00pm to For more details contact: Biddy Saunders POCHIN SCHOOL GRAND AUTUMN 2.00pm at Co-op, Syston.

0116 210 0423.

FAIR Monday 17th October at 11.00am.

Queniborough W.I. ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at The Hub Café, Meets first Wednesday in the month, Saturday 8th October Methodist Church, High Street. Please 7.30pm Queniborough Village Hall.

2.30pm to 4.30pm pop along for a chat.

5th October - Wicked Wallis Simpson. For Grand Raffle, Tombola, Toys, Bouncy more details contact President Wendy Castles, Books, Many Children’s Stalls, QUENIBOROUGH BEER FESTIVAL Taylor 0747 872 9929.

Face Painting, Cake Stall, Tea’s/ Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd Refreshment’s.

October 50p Admission, Under 2’s free.

Open Friday 7.00pm - Midnight, Saturday A fun family afternoon. All Welcome.

12.00noon to 11.00pm.

Pochin School, Barkby.

Village Hall, Rearsby Road, Queniborough THE GREAT QUENIBOROUGH SHOW LE7 3DH Friday night is ‘Pub night’ including Saturday 8th October background music. Saturday Afternoon is COUNTY AND BOROUGH 12noon to 4.00pm ‘Family fun’ including children’s games.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES Queniborough Primary School playing Saturday night is ‘Music night’. fields, it cost £1 for Adults to enter and the Open mic from approx. 5.00pm, bring your Saturday 1st October 2016 Children are free. instrument of choice and join in ‘NEW’ 10.00 to 11.00am There will be an Old fashioned Produce Pete’s music quiz at 7.30pm – no Syston Community Centre.

Display with a Sale at end of show. questions, just identify the artists and title!

Your opportunity to meet and speak with The Great Queniborough Bake Off and Live acoustic artists from 8.30pm. £5 entry your County and Borough Councillors.

The Great Queniborough Craft Bee will includes your glass and two half pint beer They are available to discuss any take place so if you wish to participate in tokens. £4 entry for card carrying CAMRA problems or issues you are concerned members. Free entry for non-drinkers and either contact Joy Hardy, Queniborough about and where possible help you to Primary Headmistress on the email below. under 18’s if accompanied by an adult. overcome them.

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TWYFORD GUILD OF ARTISTS EXHIBITION

17 real ales including brews from our local breweries and our featured area of North East England Traditional ciders, wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee and food available.

Proceeds to Charities including the Queniborough Village Hall Appeal, Queniborough Hearts Defibrillator Appeal and Rainbows Hospice.

Have a look at us at www.queniboroughbeerfestival.com or Facebook or contact us at info@queniboroughbeerfestival.com

Syston Conservative Club 59 High Street, Syston

Events Oct/Nov Sunday 2nd October Karaoke with Stu Sunday 16th October Quiz Sunday 30th October Quiz Sunday 6th November Karaoke with Carl Quiz’s are for teams of 4.

Young at Heart Fitness Every Tuesday 10.00am to 11.00am A good selection of Beers, Wines and Spirits.

Friendly Bar Staff.

Sky Sports is Now Being Shown at the Club.

All Premier League Allocated Games will be shown.

Members Children allowed in the Lounge until 9.00pm under parental control.

New Membership is Available Large Function Room for Hire

Tel: 0116 260 5775

Business I.T. Solutions Sales: 0116 2604217 / Tech 07595 021206 New Computers & Laptops Repairs Virus Removal Data Management Merchant Web Design Software Sales Wireless Networking Broadband Setup CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Media Printers and cartridges

Annual computer service plan available Computer system and network commissioning CCTV supply & install Bespoke training

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Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 12 noon to 5.00pm Twyford Village Hall – near Melton Mowbray The Twyford Guild of Artists will be staging their annual exhibition this October and what an exciting event it will be. The Guild members are all residents of the village and will be exhibiting their current work created in a variety of mediums.

The members exhibiting this year are: Jean Baker – Stitched textiles Paula Chapman – Silk Paintings one shown here.

Lesley Harris – Silver jewellery Frances Lowe – Batiks on silk.

Gay Mayes – Watercolour & mixed media Mike Stubbs – Photography Vyv Wilkins – Photography As in previous years the Open Section will show the talents of other local residents in art and craftwork and back by popular demand there will be a section that will showcase Twyford’s Dotty Gallery.

There will be a large range of cards, prints and silk necklaces for sale.

The exhibition will be open from noon to 5pm on both days.

There will be refreshments available and admission is free.

THE DOUBLE A COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Saturday 29th October Doors open 6.00pm.

Root’n Toot’n (Duo) The artists perform three x 45 minute sets, starting 8.15pm and finishing 11.30pm(Ish).

Holwell Institute (The Stute), 41 Welby Rd, Asfordby Hill LE14 3RD Tel:01664 812 080. For more information contact John Gallagher on 0795 226 7226.

HARVEST SUPPER Saturday 29th October 7pm for 7.30pm.

Barkby Village Hall.

Three course meal/tea/coffee followed by entertainment with Our Flossie.

Tickets £14.00. Please telephone 0116 260 3997.

QDC CHRISTMAS FAIR Sunday 30th October 12noon to 4.00pm Queniborough Dance Company, 109 Broad Street, Syston.

Lots of lovely stalls with fabulous gifts to give you a head start on Christmas shopping. Tombola, Drinks, Mince pies, Stalls, Gifts, Kids Crafts.

Admission Adults 50, Children free.

In aid of ADAPT Prembabies Limited Registered Charity Number: 1138777

ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION Saturday 5th to Monday 7th November Open 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 1.00pm Monday.

Annual Exhibition at the Village Hall, Birstall Road, Leicester, LE4 4DH. Free admission, wheelchair access, refreshments, free parking to the rear of the village hall. Visit: www.badas.org

TABLE TOP SALE Saturday 5th November 10.00am to 12.30pm.

The Rothley Centre, Rothley To book a table please call 0116 266 1342.

Tables cost £12.

CRAFT FAIR Saturday 5th November 11.00am to 3.00pm Rearsby Village Hall (LE7 4YS) Admission Adults £1 Christmas Gifts for all the family Refreshments available all day To book a table ring Rita 01664 424 696 Email: ritameade@btinternet.com Proceeds for St.Michael’s Church, Rearsby.

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Syston Police Unit News Beat Surgery Saturday 15th October 1.00 to 2.00pm at Co-op, Syston.

I am also holding ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at The Hub Café, Methodist Church, High Street on Monday 17th October at 11.00am. Please pop along for a chat.

Events I shall be attending the school fete of Queniborough primary on Saturday 8th October 11.00am onwards.

Please pop along with your children to see the police car, I shall also have colouring sheets for them.

Crime Prevention Advice Please be aware of scam letters.

There are various ones currently going around. One has been regarding being entitled to a large sum of money as you have the same surname as a recently deceased person. Do not make contact or reply to this. Another has been a handwritten note stating you have an admirer and asking to meet up on a particular date and time.

We believe this maybe a ploy to get people out of their homes with the

intent to then break in. Do not meet up and be vigilant to anyone acting suspicious in the area. Call 101 if you receive such a note.

Also be cautious of anyone asking you for money for what may seem a genuine reason such as ran out of petrol. There is a male and female approaching people for money and then stealing from wallets/purses.

Theft from vehicles is still a force priority. Many victims have mistakenly left their vehicle insecure. I have been conducting some checks ensuring vehicles are locked. I went along Lindisfarne Road one evening and found six insecure vehicles, owners were advised. Another evening I visited Mallard Drive, Kestrel Close and Heron Way finding three vehicles insecure, again owners were advised.

I shall do further checks around the town. Please ensure you check your vehicle is locked properly and do not leave any valuables inside.

Beat Team There has been various changes to the beat team so I thought would update you on its members: Sergeant Min Legaye 4130 PC Ian Perry 1928 PC Jordan Robson 2966

PC Peter Stacey 4106 PC Nath Lockley 2062 PCSO Brian Geeson 6507 PCSO Harkaret Sanghera 6164 And myself of course.

Halloween and Bonfire Night Leicestershire police and partner agencies are cracking down on anti social behaviour over Halloween and bonfire night.

We are asking stores to help in this campaign by not selling flour or eggs to under 18’s, unless accompanied by an adult.

We would also like to remind trick or treaters to be respectful of properties and residents that they visit and not to call on homes displaying a poster saying no thanks to trick or treaters.

We want the community to have fun on Halloween and bonfire night but also to ensure that they and their children do not get involved in egg throwing or misuse of fireworks.

A poster is available to print and

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display saying either welcome or no thanks to trick or treaters, this can be found on Charnwood Borough council website or you can pick one up from the following places in Syston: Community Centre, Tesco, Co op, Library, The Hub Café.

Navratri and Diwali To help ensure your celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons, please consider the following safety advise: Be discreet with your valuables/ money and when wearing jewellery ensure it is not on show, for example wear a scarf to cover a necklace.

Asian gold thefts increase this time of year. Keep items in safety deposit boxes in banks rather than at home.

Also photograph precious and sentimental pieces and register them on www.immobolise.com.

Be aware of what is happening around you and trust your instincts – if you feel unsafe change your direction and go where you feel safer and are more visible to other people.

When you go out, make sure you lock your doors and windows – even if you are going out for a short time.

Consider using a timer switch for lights or a radio if you go out in the evening or overnight or leave a light

on. Do not leave your home in darkness, if it looks like there is no one at home a burglar will assume this also.

If you see anybody in your neighbourhood acting suspiciously call the Police on 101. Always report all incidents to the police.

I shall be conducting leaflet drops in the targeted areas for Burglary and Asian gold thefts and visiting residents to personally discuss the above crime prevention advise and any concerns you may have.

Good News Two local youths have been charged with burglary other than dwelling for a break-in at a local store in Syston.

A local youth has been charged with public order and criminal damage for smoke flares being let off in local stores.

If you are affected by any anti social behaviour please report this on 101 or to your local council. The police have powers to deal with anyone causing alarm, harassment or distress. All calls are kept confidential.

‘Ask the Police’ – Got a question?

Visit the frequently asked questions database on our website – www.leics.police.uk/askthepolice

Be aware of people acting suspiciously near your home and report incidents immediately by calling 101 - All calls are kept confidential and anonymous.

Register your property free of charge at www.immobilise.com Follow us on Twitter @CharnwoodPolice. Facebook: Loughborough Police Instagram: Leicestershire_police Contact details Jo Freeman – 6612 101 – collar number 6612 Josephine.freeman@leicestershire.pnn. police.uk

Remember, Remember the 5th of November.

Gunpowder, treason and plot.

I see no reason why gunpowder, treason, should ever be forgot…

Stay Safe and follow the firework code!

Enjoy Bonfire Night!

Tel: 0116 260 1963

Feeling frightened?

Join us, if you dare, on the 29th October for a spooktacular evening.

There will be boos and booze, maybe a bite to eat.

The disco will start at 8pm, dare to be there!

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Our picture shows L-R: Adrian, A big thank you goes to Charlie, Nigel and Dave.

Syston Rotary Club Beer Festival

all those who helped to organise the event and all those who supported it.

Looking forward to the next one!

Syston Rotary Club held their first beer festival on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September.

They had a 13 real ales, ciders as well as soft drinks and snacks.

We visited on the Friday evening and enjoyed the music played by Soar Valley Music centre as well as the ales available.

This event was well attended and the club have raised £1,000 for the Soar Valley Music Centre.

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amongst some of our most famous celebrities. Then by pure fluke he was Well what a surprise, as for our left with sole responsibility for the care September meeting we had invited of twelve unwanted donkeys and John Stirling to talk to us about ‘The within three weeks became the owner Queen’s Donkeys’. of eighty!!

Not knowing really what to expect we John and his wife are now patrons of were shocked as he immediately the Flicka Foundation in Cornwall and opened his talk by giving us a with the help of their donkeys, whose tantalising insight into his life as the numbers have increased many times son of two film actors, growing up with over the years and the aid of his close friends, the children of John celebrity friends such as June Brown Mills who lived next door.

(Dot Cotton in East Enders) the He was a child actor and continued in foundations chairperson are able to that profession as an adult as well as provide children with disabilities the becoming a playwright and director chance of a wonderfully therapeutic

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Some of the children visit many times and always ‘keep’ their own donkey.

What a wonderful evening as we were regaled with many anecdotes and stories of friendship with the stars and donkey high jinks.

Do come and join us next month at the village hall on Wednesday 5th October at 7.45p.m for a talk about ‘Wicked Wallis Simpson’. A very warm welcome awaits you.

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To create a hand print on the Some of the group branches, adults and children all preparing the wall. adorned plastic gloves for protection against the paint, dipped their hands in trays of different coloured paint and then applied Over the summer, a group of local their hands to the wall. Our students were involved in a National pictures, right, show the wall Citizens Service Social Action Plan.

The four week plan was made up of a before and after. variety of activities and culminated They had also renovated a bookshelf donated to Leicester Tigers and the group spend time at the ground renovating it, this should now be in place at The Hub. The students all said that they had enjoyed their time participating in the NCS social action plan and were proud of what they had achieved.

Our picture shows L-R: Marcus, Connor, James, Well done to you all!

Oliver, Arthur, Sadie, and Millie (NCS Mentor).

If you would like to know about the National Citizens Service with the group, pictured above, renovating a wall which faces the new please visit their website: Hub at the Methodist Church Centre www.ncsyes.co.uk/what-is-ncs to brighten it up and create a mural.

They held an open day on Wednesday 17th August and invited The Wall on the Open Day starting to Supporting and Reporting residents and members of the church be covered with hand prints in and around Syston to visit the Hub.

Local Students Take Part in NCS Social Action Plan

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We have covered books including Handa’s Surprise, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Jack and The Beanstalk. The children have been cooking, tasting and learning about where the different foods come from and how they grow.

We also had a visit from Tesco’s to talk about Healthy Eating with the children. It has been a great success.

We hope all our school leavers have had a great start to their first term as they start school at Merton, St Peter and St Paul's, Bishop Ellis and those further afield. For information on sessions, including the various funded only sessions please call us on 0116 260 7272.

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Edward Argar MP It was good to see so many people braving the heavy rain a few weeks ago to go along to the popular annual event that is the Syston Carnival. Although the rain may have dampened Central Park, it certainly didn't appear to dampen anyone's spirits and determination to have a good time, and I, like many others I'm sure, thoroughly enjoyed the event and wanted to congratulate the organisers for keeping the show on the road despite the weather!

I also recently had the opportunity to visit the Syston Volunteer Centre in School Street to meet Mark and the team, and to hear more about the Centre's work and its future projects.

The work the centre, and it's team of dedicated volunteers do to offer a wide range of volunteer transport services geared towards those who are disabled, elderly or rurally isolated is a lifeline for many local people in Syston and the wider area and is hugely valuable. In addition SVC runs minibus trips to local parts, pubs and attractions, and runs a hire scheme for wheelchairs, walkers etc. Quite rightly the SVC is a real jewel in Syston's crown, both it and it's amazing team of volunteers deserve our continued local support. It was also good to hear about the Centre's exciting plans to develop a new public open space in Syston, which I look forward to supporting them with, and which I hope will attract strong local support in the town.

Finally, and on a more sombre note, I also had the privilege of visiting Birstall Fire Station and Leicestershire Fire and rescue Service HQ last month to talk about the Service's work

in Charnwood, issues affecting it, and to be given a truly impressive demonstration by the Birstall crew of firefighting and of the crew's medical first-response work.

My visit, however, came on a very sad day for our Fire and Rescue Service following the sudden death on duty earlier that week of firefighter Paul Wilkens based at Castle Donnington in NW Leicestershire. Last week, along with other County MPs and the Leader of the County Council, I attended Mr Wilken's Fire Service funeral in Loughborough. On both occasions, despite their obvious sadness at the loss of a friend and a member of the Fire Service 'Family', as always the firefighters did their Service and our County proud.

The very moving service, plus my visit and the demonstration, were very powerful reminders of how proud we should be of our Fire and Rescue Service, and what a first rate job our County's firefighters do day-in, dayout, putting themselves in harms way and frequently in danger, to keep us safe and to be there when we need them. They are people who, when we would run away from danger, they run towards it to tackle it. As a community we are incredibly grateful to them all for all they do for us. I wanted to use this opportunity to thank our County's firefighters and to extend my condolences and those of Syston and our whole community to Mr Wilken's family, friends, and colleagues.

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just four runs. Team manager Brian Sutliff said he was proud of his team and with a little more composure they could well have been county champions.

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a chance. However wickets fell and despite Carel Fourie finishing on 56 not out, Syston fell just short.

The weather finally washed away any The 2nd XI suffered from the weather chance of Syston Town C.C. finishing in a similar manner which was compounded by losing the only game runners-up in the Premier Division played to Bardon which they could with matches against relegation well have won. Syston made a candidates Hinckley, Leicester massive 279-3 with Charlie Taylor Ivanhoe and Earl Shilton all being breaking all sorts of records with 175 ruined. The only bright spot was the not out. Apart from Chris Pole and defeat of local rivals Sileby when the Syston Syclers took to the road early Pete Howard with two wickets each, weather relented for a while. Sileby one Saturday morning in August and Syston’s bowlers had an off day and were dismissed for 161 and Syston set off to meet up with former club got home to win by three wickets with Bardon got home to win by five member Tim, who has moved to wickets.

They need a positive result in Charles Wootton (53) and Charlie Sutton-on-Sea. Luckily the weather their final game to retain Division 3 Royale (37 not out) leading the way. was perfect for 100 mile long ride. A status next season. couple of refuelling stops were The Sunday XI (pictured below left) enjoyed along the way, before Tim provided a bright spot amid all the joined us to cycle to his seaside home. gloom by winning the Golding Shield The triumphant group posed for the Plate competition. They travelled to obligatory photo by the sea before play Barrowby in the final on Bank celebrating their achievements with Holiday Monday. Despite skipper Ivan well deserved drinks in the local Spibey losing the toss and being put seafront pub. in to bat on a soaking wicket they The event was the clubs first long were victorious by just 19 runs. This distance ride and was very successful. was largely thanks to excellent all It looks set to become a regular fixture round performances from both and next year’s date has already been George Corbett and Henry Whait. sorted.

George led the way with 93 out of a total of 148 and Henry with 19 was So, if you fancy the challenge of a A great disappointment was losing by next highest scorer.

Barrowby were cycle ride to the sea next year, get just 13 runs to Kibworth in the County bowled out for 129 and it was George your bike out now and come along Cup semi-final. Kibworth were and Henry with four wickets a piece and join us on our Saturday, Sunday restricted to 213-5 with three wickets who sealed victory. or Wednesday rides. for George Corbett and miserly spells Syston Under-11 Hardball team also from Carel Fourie and Zahir Taher.

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If you’re from the local area and have participated in a sporting event, or you may have a friend or relative that has done so, then please send us your Sports news and we can include it in the Sports section of the year is particularly sweet. We look forward to giving a good account of ourselves in the higher Division next season” The team photo, taken to celebrate Pete Murray’s Presidential year, features many of the current Club members (l to r) Back row: Pete Hancock, George Stone, Derek Renshaw, Dave Anderton, Tyler Johnson, Dave Hudson, Rod Heggs, Roger Syston Bowling Club is celebrating Bentley, Mark Newman, John the success of its White Plums side Woodward, Malcolm Woodfield, Tom who have gained promotion to the Jordan, Ray Wood, Rob Wilbourn.

Second Division of the Loughborough Seated: Colin Wilkinson, Colin Grimes, and District Triples League.

Congratulating White Plums’ Captain, Gary Kilbourne, Pete Murray, George Dodge, Ken Renshaw, Rolf Meyer, Dave Hudson, Club President, Pete Des Eggitt.

Murray, says: “After last season’s disappointment at narrowly missing out on promotion, our success this

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The trials were well attended with approximately 80 players from all over the county trialling.

Syston resident and Roundhill Academy year 11 pupil, Eleanor Wilkinson, pictured right, was also at the u18 trials, in which she was successful in being selected for the Leicestershire County squad.

The girls will now embark on an intensive training program before they play a series of fixtures against Staffordshire,

Cancer Clinic’, see our picture left, which was organised by Fosseway members Robert and Margaret Bland. The game ended in a Draw! A fair result for a really fun game. The players then had a supper cooked by Fosseway’s catering ladies who gave their time for free.

Sales of wristbands, raffle prizes and donations raised £638 for the LRI Cancer ward.

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