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Multi-Million-Pound Sports Hall Opens At Martin High School In Anstey Article by Sadie Moore

On Thursday 7th July, Martin High School in Anstey, Leicestershire, officially opened their new multimillion-pound sports hall, with former student and former Tigers back-row, Taylor Gough, cutting the ribbon alongside Leicestershire County Cricket Club players, Scott Steel and Ben Mike. The project has been facilitated by Lionheart Educational Trust to provide state-of-the-art facilities for the 11-16-yearolds attending the school, as well as the local community.

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The 1,120sq metre facility took 9 months to build, with Surveyors to Education and Stepnell Ltd the major partners. Students, staff and the community are eager to make use of the state-of-the-art facility, for school lessons and extracurricular activity, as well as out of hours when it will be hired as a muchneeded indoor sports space for clubs and teams.

The new development has provided a significant upgrade to Martin High School’s existing sports facilities, with the new sports hall comprising a multipurpose four court badminton centre, gym facility, performance studio, classroom and computer suite, all providing an exciting environment for learners.

Opening the sports hall, Laura Sanchez, Executive Principal of Martin High School, said: “The sports hall will be transformational, not only for the learners at Martin High School, but also for the whole community. It’s thanks to colleagues in the Lionheart Educational Trust that we’ve been able to open this incredible facility and can’t wait to see it bustling with sporting activity.”

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A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive. Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children and grandchildren of the deceased. The surviving partner, under the terms of the trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life. On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries.

Processed carbohydrate foods and drinks, including grain/seed/veg oils/ margarines (except healthy olive oil) - especially since the 1980s - have increased human obesity and chronic preventable illness catastrophically.

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Article by Liz Hawkes Neighbourhood plan update – Councillor Grant Cotton As Chairman of the Anstey Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee, I’d like to update you on how this important project is progressing.

The Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee, consisting of elected Councillors and volunteers from the local community is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan that will influence and direct development in the parish up to 2037.

Work on the plan is progressing steadily with members of three theme groups: Housing; Community and Sustainability; and Environmental, all making positive contributions at regularly held meetings, to develop draft chapters and policies to shape the plan.

The Neighbourhood Plan Area covers the whole of the Parish and once the plan is formally adopted all planning applications must take into account the policies contained within the Plan otherwise planning approval within Anstey Parish maybe refused.

Undertaking this work means that the Neighbourhood Plan will determine where this future development will go and what sort of housing is provided to help meet a local need. Making an additional allocation within the Plan will also ensure that it remains an active planning document in circumstances such as now where the Local Plan is classed as being out of date.

It is for these reasons that the parish council has agreed to the Advisory Committee’s recommendations to start this important piece of work.

The first step is to undertake a ‘Call for Sites’ to give all villagers and landowners the opportunity to put land forward. A site selection process will then be undertaken led by an independent external consultant to help determine the most suitable site or sites for future development based on local factors and housing need. These sites can then be considered for allocation within the Neighbourhood Plan.

If you would like any further information on the ‘Call for Sites’ process or for further information regarding the work of the Anstey Neighbourhood Plan do contact the parish office by the 9th September 2022 (0116) 2362646 or email me directly cllr.grant.cotton@ansteypc.org Parish Meeting Congratulations to the four groups who won a share of £1000.00 awarded by the Parish Council at the Parish Meeting

One of the more contentious subjects for any Parish, especially in Anstey, is how proposals for new housing are delivered. Charnwood Borough Council’s draft Local Plan has proposed site allocations for 937 new houses in the parish.

Seven groups came to the meeting and talked about the work they do in and around Anstey. The three groups who were unlucky not to receive funding will be given the opportunity to apply for further grant funding from Anstey Parish Council in October.

Under the planning rules significant additional powers are given to Neighbourhood Plans which seek to identify an additional allocation in the parish. This would be for an additional 5% of the proposed CBC, equating to 47 additional houses.

If you know of any groups who may benefit form this grant funding, please encourage them to contact the Parish Office for an application form. There is also grant funding available from:

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Anstey Town Charity- Contact the Parish Office Charnwood Borough Council – Cllr. deborah.taylor@charnwood.gov.uk Cllr.paul.baines@charnwood.gov.uk Anstey In Bloom Competition Councillors will be judging the front gardens in Anstey for flower arrangements. Judging will take place in the first week of August where 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded.

Councillor Surgery The Councillors will be visiting the Methodist Church Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th August at 10am.

Please come along and raise any concerns you have within the village or find out more about what Anstey Parish Council has planned including the extension to the Jubilee Hall, the growth of the village and the development of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Casual Vacancy There is a casual vacancy for a councillor at Anstey PC. This is a great opportunity to become involved in local issues that affect the community. If you would like to know more about the work, do contact us at the parish office or come along to a parish meeting to observe the workings of the council and to see if you would be interested in becoming a Councillor. The elections are to be held in May 2023 so the commitment would be for a year. To become a local Councillor, you need to confirm that you meet the following criteria: • You have not had a paid office with the Council (within the last year).

• You are not subject to bankruptcy regulations.

• You have not within the past 5 years had a custodial sentence.

• You have not been convicted of corrupt or illegal practices.

• You have not been convicted for failure to register or declare disclosable interests, under the Localism Act 2011.

You will need to submit an introductory statement for the Council to consider any application saying why you are interested in the role and how you feel that you can contribute to the work of the parish council. If you would like an inform chat about this role, please telephone us at the office.

Platinum Jubilee Babies The Parish Council would still like to hear about any Anstey babies born in 2022, so that they can be given a commemorative Jubilee coin. Please contact us by email, post or calling into the office and let us know the name of the new baby, along with the address and names of the parents. We will then be able to make sure that your baby receives one of these coins.

Public Toilets We are disappointed to report the number of attempts that are made to damage the public toilets in the Nook car park. The vandalism is happening on a weekly basis with attempts to gain access to the toilets by damaging the door, breaking the glass plus graffiti. The parish council have spent a considerable amount of public money to provide a highquality facility to protect the facility further money has been spent on CCTV that covers the doorways into the toilets. If you see this mindless vandalism report it, this type of damage ends up costing everyone to repair in the long run.

Parish Council Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Jubilee Hall starting at 7.30pm.

Details of meeting are shown on the website, the agendas for meetings are published on the website at; www.ansteypc.org.uk/councilmeetings.html all members of the public are welcome to these meetings.

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Anstey And Glenfield Cricket Club July 2022 Report

By Phil Vose, Vice Chairman

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Article by Sheila Timms Anstey WI’s traditional July garden party had a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee theme this year.

The two gazebos, providing welcome shade over the tables, were adorned with Union Jack bunting, there were plates on the same theme, and a special cake stand too. Member of the committee, notably Gill Bryce, Wendy Layton, Jan Chandler and Liz Heggs provided a delicious afternoon tea, supplemented with scones baked by Lisa Diggle and Daphne Grieff. Afterwards there

My Dad Died Three Times And Has Supported The Take Heart Charity Ever Since The recent Jubilee Celebrations brought back memories for Mark Finnigan of a less happy street party in Groby 20 years ago to celebrate the Queen’s fifty years on the throne.

“There were lots of cakes, drinks and bunting,” reflected Mark. “Terry, my Dad, being a part time club singer, took the microphone and sang to the large crowd. It was very much enjoyed by everyone, but shortly after, as he showed someone his Union Jack socks, he sadly fell down with a heart attack. Luckily there were several nurses from the Glenfield Hospital, and others around, who performed CPR. Dad died three times, but those ladies didn’t give up until the ambulance arrived.

Of course, both the LRI and later the Glenfield Hospital helped him, and as a result he became a member and then a Committee member of the Take Heart. He often attended with Janet, my Mum, at the bookstall and the support group, where he particularly enjoyed talking to, and giving reassurance to anyone experiencing heart problems. Mum also helps the Take Heart Support Group, both in person and by selling jams, pickles and more.

Over time he has had several implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and stents fitted, and is just fine and walks daily in the nearby woodlands.”

An ICD is a small device which can treat people with dangerously abnormal heart rhythms. It continually monitors and sends electrical pulses to regulate

was a celebratory glass or two of Pimms.

A paddling pool was provided for anyone who wanted to cool off. Nobody did, until the raffle was drawn, when president Anne Spanswick persuaded the winners to dip their toes.

Thanks must go to the aforementioned, June Roe for allowing the use of her garden, and her daughter Sue, who helped a great deal. So, too, Elizabeth Robinson, raffle ticket seller extraordinaire (pictured with Anne in the paddling pool.)

The weather was kind, and a good time was had by all.

abnormal heart rhythms (specifically those that can be dangerous and cause a cardiac arrest).

Mark’s appeal is that readers learn how to deliver CPR, and approach Take Heart, either as a patient or as a family with concerns, as there are members who have been where you are and, as we say “got the tee shirt.”

Just like everything else the pandemic has adversely affected the work of Take Heart. “Our hospital ward visiting and publicity stall volunteers have still not been allowed to visit the hospital,” said a spokesperson.

But the group is active in fundraising and this enables it to buy equipment for cardiac services at Glenfield. “We are still looking into funding systems which allow patients to be monitored from home, saving a long hospital stay, and blood pressure monitors.”

One recent donation of £1000 was made by a local company who lost a colleague to a heart attack at work.

Following the disruption of the pandemic the monthly Support Group meetings are getting more and more attendees, though there are Committee gaps which still need to be filled. A lively talk on belly dancing by Roxanne, our well known local exponent, was on the agenda for the meeting on 6 August at Glenfield Hospital. From September to the end of the year the new venue for the meetings, on the first Saturday of the month, is likely to be the Clinical Education Centre near the South entrance car park accessed off the A50. Check the venue has not had to be changed before travelling.

“It would be a pleasure to welcome new or potential members, their families and friends for a coffee and chat,” said Chairman Gerry Vora.

“Our experienced volunteers would be most pleased to listen and help if anyone is worried or anxious.”

Contacts Email : thl@takeheartleicester.co.uk Volunteer Services : 0116 2587221

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Anstey and Glenfield Cricket Club have started the 2022 season and had a fantastic start to the Summer. The first team play in Division 4 West with the second team participating in Division 6 West. Both teams are looking to have successful seasons and push for promotion.

The first team have had an excellent first half of the season and at the time of writing are sitting in 2nd place within their division. Victories so far have been gained against Kegworth 2, Kirby Muxloe 2, Leicester Ivanhoe 3, Shepshed 2, Cropston 2, Burbage, Narborough & Littlethorpe and Long Whatton. Just leading run scorers to date are captain, Sunny Singh and Viral Patel. The outstanding individual batting performance of the season so far was by Viral Patel at Leicester Ivanhoe when he scored a fantastic 107. Half centuries have been scored by Shehan Perera, Stu Wiles, Sunny Singh, Viral Patel and Nuwan Dharshana. The bowlers have also been performing very well with Nilesh Patel leading the wicket takers to date. Other bowlers who have made a great contribution include Charlie Wilkes, Naveen Ponduri and Joe Harris. 5 wicket hauls have been achieved by Naveen Ponduri and Nilesh Patel which helped the team in victories against Long Whatton and Shepshed 2 respectively. It should be an exciting end to the season with the team battling with teams such as Narborough & Littlethorpe and City Cricketers to try and grab one of the top 2 positions in the division in order to gain promotion to Division 3.

Its been a fantastic season so far for the second XI. They are currently top of the table with 9 wins from 12 matches. The team have been led by Ranjeeva Fernando. Victories have been gained against Loughborough Carillion 2, County Officers, Barwell 2, Quorn 2, Burbage & Stoke Golding 2, Hathern, Maher 2 and Sapcote. The top run scorers so far this season are Nuwan Dharsana and Hanuman Kundakarla with the top batting performance to date coming from Ishan Fernando who scored a wonderful 103 in the victory against Sapcote. Other batters to have scored more than 50 runs in a match are Nuwan Dharsana, Sunny Singh, James Ogle, Hanuman Kundakarla, Ranjeeva Fernando and Pasindu Wannipura. The bowlers have been playing their part too with Dileepa Rodrigo and Nuwan Dharsana leading the way, this included Dileepa taking 5 wickets during the victory against Burbage & Stoke Golding 2. They will be hoping to maintain the winning results over the next few weeks to maintain their pole position.

In addition to the club’s league encounters, Anstey and Glenfield CC have been playing in some of the county cup competitions. They made it through to the 2nd round of the Challenge Cup where they very narrowly lost by 4 runs against Blaby CC. The club also fielded a team in the T20 bowl where they lost to local rivals, Cropston. There has also been a couple of Sunday friendly matches including a match against Loughborough Carillion so giving all members a chance to play.

Saturday morning has been a busy time down at the ground with the club hosting All Stars Cricket sessions. It has been great to see youngsters aged between 5 and 8 learning some of the basics of the game and taking part in some excellent sessions. The club would like to thank some of its members who have given up some of their valuable time by volunteering their services to supervise the lively youngsters.

If you are interested in joining the club, please email our secretary Amanda Wilkes. Amanda’s email address is amandaandcharlie@btinternet.com.

We are hosting weekly training sessions at the Gynsill Lane ground on Thursdays from 5.30pm, so if you’re interested in playing for the club, why not come down and practice. Please also visit our website at http:// ansteyandglenfield.play-cricket.com and Facebook page for regular updates, results and news throughout the season.

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Over five hundred visitors helped Thurcaston and Cropston Open Gardens to be one of the most successful yet. Fifteen Thurcaston gardens and five Cropston gardens were open for visitors across both Saturday and Sunday afternoons on 25th and 26th June.

Refreshments were available at several gardens and at All Saints Church.

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He first made his reputation as a garden designer and his work can be seen all over the country and overseas. He is especially known in the USA and regularly appears at events over there.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council is currently reviewing the public open spaces in the Parish to enhance them for the benefit of residents and wildlife alike.

He has written articles in gardening publications for many years and is a published author.

He is often seen at shows such as Gardeners’ World Live presenting on a variety of gardening topics, often accompanying Monty Don.

Jubilee Park, situated off Latimer Road, Cropston was first leased to the Parish from Charnwood Borough Council in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. It is a large field, bordered by mature trees and hedgerows within which there are seats, a childrens’ play area, a rudimentary football pitch, basketball post and a picnic table

We are delighted to welcome such a prestigious person in the gardening world to our Gardening Club. We are opening up this event to members of other gardening clubs and to people who love gardening and would wish to hear him speak, There are a limited number of tickets available to non-members of our club for only £15 and they can be obtained from the club secretary at 32couling@gmail.com or by phoning 01530 242452. Tickets will be available on a first-comefirst-served basis and are available now.

Work has already been carried out at Mill Race Bridge on Brooky Lane to expose the original stonework and restore the pond beneath. Feedback from this venture has been very positive and work will soon begin to restore Sandham Bridge to its former glory, thus helping to conserve the rich heritage of this area.

To make this area more inviting for people of all ages to enjoy, the Parish Council is considering creating some more interesting paths around the site, perhaps with interpretation boards along the way. It is acknowledged that the central sports / play areas should be maintained as they are at present, since these are well used and much valued by the local community.

There are also opportunities to increase the biodiversity of this site by allowing the growth of wildflowers and grasses in several sections of the park and planting fruit-bearing trees which would in turn encourage more insects, birds and animals, many of which are declining in our increasingly built-up world. A series of close-mown paths could run in between these sections to maintain easy access throughout the park.

The Parish Council would be delighted to hear your views on these initial ideas for this exciting new project. Please contact Marianne Lane, Parish Clerk by email at: clerk@thurcastonandcropston.org.uk Or in writing to Parish Clerk, Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council , Parish Office, Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston LE7 7JA Responses appreciated please by end of August 2022.

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I have submitted further representations to Charnwood Borough Council about the proposal to develop up to 150 dwellings on land adjacent to Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford. This information outlining two previous planning application decisions which were close to this proposed site. One refused

by Charnwood Borough Council, the other granted planning permission by Charnwood Borough Council but refused by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.

The first, P/18/0848/2, refused by Charnwood Borough Council. The proposal for the erection of one bungalow adjacent to the current planning application site. The officer report stated: ‘It is considered that the principle of a new dwelling at this site would have an unacceptable impact on the existing character of the area and the visual amenity of the surrounding open countryside. It is therefore considered that the development fails to comply with the provisions of policies CS2, CS11, EV/1 the NPPF and the SPD in this regard’.

This open countryside is the site for the latest planning application P/22/1031/2. In my view, this demonstrates that severe and demonstrable harms would occur if this latest planning application was approved on this site of open countryside.

The second application I referred to was the proposal to develop up to 93 dwellings on land north east of Ashby Road within the Newtown Linford Parish, but the access to the site within Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council area. Therefore, it was determined by both Councils. After taking legal advice Hinckley and Bosworth refused this planning application. Stating: ‘The proposal would have a significant adverse effect upon the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside’ In my view, this again demonstrates the negative impact on the open countryside that would occur, if this latest planning application for up to 150 dwellings was approved on the site adjacent to Markfield Lane, especially in this part of the Charnwood Forest area. To see my submissions and ‘call in’ please go to the Charnwood Borough Council website, planning application P/22/1031/2.

This application is still in the validation stage, although a case officer has now been appointed. I will keep you informed whilst this application is going through the planning process.

Charnwood Draft Local Plan.

Just a quick update on the Charnwood Draft Local Plan. The Inspectors started the Hearings and after the first three days adjourned the rest of the planned session days. During the Hearing session on the 28th June Charnwood Borough Council confirmed that it would, in principle, be willing to accommodate Charnwood’s apportionment of Leicester’s unmet housing need. As this represents a significant change in circumstances compared with the submitted Plan, which proposed that unmet need would be dealt with through a Plan review, further consideration is being given to how evidence for the apportionment can be tested and the progression of the Plan Examination overall.

The Inspectors have now contacted the Council with their suggested way forward. Within their letter they state: ‘A pause in the current Examination is therefore essential to enable all interested parties to review and have an opportunity to comment on the evidence that underpins the apportionment for housing and for us to be able to test that evidence in a measured and robust way’. The Inspectors also suggest potential dates for the session on unmet need during the week commencing 16th October or 23rd October 2022.

In my view, this is disappointing news, any delay in agreeing the Local Plan through Examination leaves the Council open to more piecemeal development because the Council cannot demonstrate a five year housing land supply.

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I was pleased to be invited by Grace Drane to the fundraising event she had organised to help raise funds for Ukrainian refugee children in Poland. Grace with her husband and daughter have over the last ten years been raising funds for a children’s charity in her home town of Lodz in Poland. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Lodz like many other places in Poland has faced the humanitarian challenge of the arrival of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, mostly women and children. In Lodz, a family friend of Grace, runs an established children’s charity. Since the start of the war, the charity is also

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having to support over 2,500 Ukrainian children, which includes 400 orphans.

In my view, we are so lucky to have within our local communities people like Grace with family and friends, who are responding to this current dreadful situation that is the consequence of this war. By organising the fundraising event in the Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall, thanks to the generosity of local people, businesses and organisations who generously donated items for a raffle, auction and stalls, the fair was a great success, raising over £3,500 on the day.

Grace has told me that fundraising is continuing and the amount achieved is beyond her expectations. She has also told me if anyone would like to make a donation to help the children’s charity in Lodz you can do so by paying into the account Rotary Club Leicester; Sort Code 30 94 97; Account Number 02722147, it is important you add “Ukraine Support”.

Grace is planning to visit Poland in August where she will meet her friend Fr Piotr who runs the charity and the children who will benefit from the generosity of local people. I look forward to hearing the news on her return.

The Loughborough Building Society.

After the most difficult times I experienced with the Nationwide Building Society when trying to save the closure of their Anstey Branch. I had the pleasure of joining Tracy Blake, Head of Branches and Savings at The Loughborough Building Society and the team to celebrate the official opening of their new branch in the same building within The Nook, Anstey. The Deputy Mayor of Charnwood cut the ribbon, saying “as one door closes, another opens” and welcomed the Society to the community.

The Loughborough Building Society offers a range of mortgage products and savings accounts. Savings accounts for individuals and business savings for small businesses, charities and clubs, they also offer fixed rate bonds. A message from Tracy, do pop into the branch as the team at the branch are really keen to get to know members of the community, or take a look at their website, www.theloughborough.co.uk.

The branch has been open since early June and the team have purposely waited to officially promote the opening to allow them to start to get to know the community in the Anstey area and understand expectations. Tracy said she was delighted so far with the support locally, people are extremely positive about the Society joining the Anstey and local area communities and the fact that people can visit and speak to a friendly face.

With so many Building Societies closing branches nationwide, I am so pleased that The Loughborough Building Society have chosen to come to Anstey. I believe this will be an enormous help and benefit to many local residents within Anstey and the surrounding villages.

If you need to contact me on any issues please write to 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HH e-mail cllr.david.snartt@charnwood. gov.uk or telephone 01530 244804.

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Article by Ben Vaughan Venue: Anstey Methodist Church, Cropston Road When: Thursday evenings from 7pm Web: www.ansteychessclub.co.uk Summer Cup Results Chapman Cup (Slower format) We made it 3 wins out of 3 recently away from home against Loughborough with comfortable draws for Julian and John and good wins for Matt and Mike Wylie Cup (Rapid play) A further two defeats in the Elite rapidplay competition leave us rooted to the bottom of the table. We have yet to put out a full-strength side and consequently we have suffered quite heavy defeats by 5.5-2.5 to Wigston and 6.5-1.5 to Syston more recently.

Harrod Cup (Rapid play) Just one game to report on this time at the time of writing. A defeat for our second team away at Ashby by 6.5-1.5 with a solitary draw for Daddy Valdas and a very good win for Mike against one of his former team-mates.

Chess in the Park A couple of our guys are mad-keen on chess (as we should be!) and suggested 'Chess in the Park' and/or 'Chess Al-Fresco'. A few of our members will be making appearances at Bradgate Park with sets and a clock for some casual games and demonstrating some chess variants. If you see us out and about, then do feel free to say hello to us - we are a friendly bunch.

Venue We are also very grateful to or members and the below organisations in helping us to fund the chess this year: The Anstey Town Charity - an organisation which helps local clubs/ organisations in Anstey with funding for £200.

Anstey Parish Council - they have donated £250 to the club, received with humble thanks from all at the club.

Charnwood Borough Council - for £500 paying for brand new boards and sets, thanks to Cllrs Taylor and Baines We wish to place on record our thanks as a club for these donations to help us with keeping the club running.

Junior Coaching/Lessons The junior coaching sessions will now be taking a Summer break due to me playing cricket during the Summer months. I am extremely grateful to Kellie and the staff at Beanies Soft Play for hosting us and accommodating us over the past few months. We will be back in September - keep an eye on this article next month for updates!

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As we meet in Thurcaston, we began by walking by the old thatched cottages to the probable birth place of Bishop Hugh Latimer. He was martyred in Oxford 1555 for preaching Protestant beliefs when Queen Mary, a Catholic, came to the throne. We also looked at the memorial to Hugh Latimer in All Saints Church Thurcaston. Through out history churches have played a big part in village life and church bells summoned people to worship. The following week it was very brave of the Brownies and (some of) the leaders to climb the very steep ladder to the Bell Tower where Peter taught them about the history of bell ringing The original bells do not survive.

The oldest bell (tenor) still hanging in the tower dates from 1525 and weighs as much as a small car.

Next, we met at Broombriggs car park, Woodhouse Eaves and climbed uphill through the trees to the remains of the windmill.

The mill no longer has sails but has been converted to a viewing platform. Michael had opened the windmill especially for us.

We marvelled at the extensive views of the surrounding valleys and listened to the how villagers of the past brought their wheat to be ground into flour; Michael even had an easy bread making recipe. We made our way downhill through the old parts of Woodhouse Eaves to the playground on Main Street and played until parents came to the adjacent car park and took them home.

From the main car park in Birstall we walked by the old houses, (counted 19 ceramic butterflies in a pretty garden,) and noted the separate entrances for boys and girls at the old National School.

We visited St James the Great church yard to see the grave of Sergeant John Hannah, the youngest airman in World War 2 to be awarded the Victioria Cross for outstanding bravery. We learned a little about canals and barge transport as we crossed the locks by the White Horse pub then back in time to the Ice Age in Watermead Park. We headed for the Millennium Mammoth on the hilltop. The huge statue was built to commemorate the discovery of woolly mammoth remains when Watermead was a quarry.

Next, the nearby playground and the rope tunnel over the water

channel; we were having so much fun that we had to hurry back to meet the parents in the car park.

The Sculpture Trail is in the The Outwoods, between Woodhouse Eaves and Nanpantan. Many parents and dogs joined us to admire the fantastic willow weave and ceramic structures on the modern day theme of climate change, pollution and the environment. There were also 70 small ceramic, little men high above our heads that were not easy to spot. Seventy figures for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The Brownies were very tired, especially at the thought of the uphill climb back to the car park, but made remarkable recoveries and soon were climbing, swinging and sliding on the play equipment.

Our final local history outing was to walk from The Wheatsheaf, Thurcaston across the fields to the Great Central Railway line. Built in 1887 to transport corn and coal to London and Manchester it later carried passengers. After almost 40years the many small UK railways were grouped together as four big companies and our railway joined LMS (London, Midland and Scottish) until nationalised into British Railways.

Unfortunately The Dr Beeching Axe closed most of the line but protests by many people saved a section to become a heritage steam railway called the Great Central. Our footpath led to a small tunnel under the GCR and then across Rothley Golf course.

In Rothley village, we bought chips from the helpful staff in The Pizza Inn and sat to eat them on the seats of Cross Green. Parents appeared to take home Brownies with sticky ketchup fingers.

To collate our local history discoveries we made stickers to place on our maps to include all the places we had visited and our own house.

We have also been learning to read an orienteering map and in small groups we found all the controls and completed a course around Castle Hill Park from the Gynsill Lane entrance.

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Deborah Taylor Borough Councillor for Anstey

T: 0116 2350126 E: cllr.deborah.taylor@charnwood.gov.uk Loughborough Building Society Paul and Deborah were very pleased to attend the ‘official’ opening of the Loughborough Building Society in The Nook on Wednesday 20th July.

Local businesses and individuals were invited in for a tour of the branch and refreshments in the Nook Corner Café next door. The team handed out some small gifts to those attending outside the branch to celebrate their opening and help spread the word. The branch had a soft launch on 1st June to ensure everything was in place and working properly.

In June the branch had 153 visitors which has allowed the team there to start to get to know and understand our Anstey community. They are now able to promote their services locally. The branch has advised Paul and Deborah that they have already had some lovely customers who have expressed how much they’ve benefited from their personal service, being able to call in and spend time talking to a friendly face.

Please support your new local building society and much more information is available on their website: https://www.theloughborough.co.uk/ Post Office The new Post Office successfully opened on 7th July at Londis in The Nook.

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The opening hours are: • Monday - Friday; 08:00am - 20:00pm • Saturday; 09:00am - 13:00pm Charnwood Local Plan Deborah and Paul reported last month that Charnwood’s Local Plan was due to be considered by the Government’s Inspector to ensure the Local Plan is ‘sound’. The Hearing Sessions commenced at 10am on Tuesday 28th of June 2022 within the Victoria Room of Loughborough Town Hall. On day one of the hearings, Charnwood Borough Council (CBC) Planners advised that they wanted to include the allocation of Leicester City’s unmet housing numbers within the public examination. They advised that they would be able to accommodate the additional housing (1,170 houses over 15 years) within the current sites already in the Local Plan. The Planning Inspector disagreed and indicated as this was a ‘significant change’ to the Local Plan, the Public Examination couldn’t continue, and the Inspector adjourned the Public Examination after three days.

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T: 07977 178869 E: cllr.paul.baines@charnwood.gov.uk

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Individually, they have carried out many projects and initiatives which have brought benefits to the region.

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The full agreement is available online here: www.universitiespartnership.org Polling Districts A consultation has been launched proposing changes to polling districts, places, and stations in Charnwood. All 92 polling districts have been reviewed following changes to the borough’s ward boundaries which will come into effect for the local elections in May 2023.

Next year the current 28 ward boundaries in Charnwood will reduce to 24.

The number of borough councillors will remain at 52 but it means most ward boundaries will change, except for two wards, Anstey, and Quorn & Mountsorrel. The boundary changes are the result of an independent review by the Boundary Commission.

All polling districts, places and polling stations have been reviewed by officers at Charnwood Borough Council and views are now being sought.

Proposed changes include the creation of some new polling districts, places and stations and the removal of others. Some larger polling districts are being proposed to be split into two to comply with Electoral Commission recommendations.

Residents can find out more by reading the Council’s Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations Review 2022 document on the website.

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We now await further information from CBC about how they plan to progress the instructions received in the letter from the Inspector.

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County Councillor for Bradgate Division T: 0116 2350126 E: deborah.taylor@leics.gov.uk As I sit here writing this report, it is the first of two days of very high temperatures. We are seeing temperatures of nearly 40 degrees in the UK. I hope you all managed to stay safe and keep hydrated.

I attended the Swithland Parish Meeting (held once a year) on Tuesday 21st June. This was the first time in two years that the meeting has been held due to the pandemic and it was lovely seeing local residents and listening to their concerns and issues.

On Wednesday 22nd I attended Leicestershire Music Hub Spring concert at De Montfort Hall. It was a fantastic event, showcasing the incredible young musicians we have from across the city and county. There were pieces played by the Intermediate and Big Bands, Flute and Clarinet Choirs, the Concert and Symphony Orchestras and the Schools Massed Choir (over 150 children) who sang a song from every decade of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign. If you have children or grandchildren who would like to join the music hub, head over to their website for more information: https:// leicestershiremusichub.org

On Monday 11th July I was in Loughborough as a volunteer to assist Charnwood Borough Council with the arrival of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Relay Baton. It was a very warm day with many people enjoying the sunshine, having the opportunity to witness this great event. I was stationed in the market place and managed to grab a great photo of Dan Greaves, a Paralympic discus thrower, who was born in Anstey, proudly carrying the relay baton through the town.

One of my favourite events of the year is the Anstey WI annual garden party. There is nothing better than taking an afternoon off to eat sandwiches and cakes, all washed down with a glass of Pimm’s, in a beautiful garden. We all had a great time, so a big thank you to the ladies for inviting me.

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At a partnership level across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) a ‘social welfare cell’ has been established under the Local Resilience Forum. The Group is chaired by Leicester Cathedral and draws membership from across LLR. The welfare cell seeks to maximise impact by adding value and supporting the work of partner/constituent agencies. Key areas of focus within the Group’s Action Plan are understanding the impact of crisis through data and analysis and supporting key organisations and partners to: • Build financial capabilities through financial literacy and education • Increase access to appropriate financial services and affordable credit • Increase access to money and debt advice.

A website is currently being developed to show the full support on offer. Information is being added all the time and this will be a useful webpage to look for help and support: www.leicestershire. gov.uk/cost-of-living Council Finances The cost-of-living crisis is also

having a huge impact on the council. Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet has asked senior finance officers to look at reducing capital expenditure and identify further potential savings in addition to those set out in February in its four-year Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).

National and global events since then have triggered a decline in the overall financial situation affecting all councils including Leicestershire.

With inflation already at 9% and expected to pass 11% by October – the costs of providing day-to-day council services, as well as crucial long-term major infrastructure projects to accommodate a growing county population, have surged.

For example, each 50p increase in the National Living Wage means an extra £10 million for the council to find for their wage bill.

The cost of providing statutory social care for vulnerable and older adults and children will be the main service costs driven up sharply by inflation which will see the cost of care increase.

Leicestershire, which is one of the worst funded county councils in the UK, is continuing to lobby MPs and press the Government for a fairer way of funding local authorities and has warned it cannot afford to wait for the much needed reforms.

Previously the council calculated there would be an £8 million gap between what it needs to spend and its income next year but now says inflation, and other pressures, have widened that gap to around £20 million, an increase of £12m.

By 2025/26 the forecasted budget gap is predicted to increase from £40 million to £70 million unless further action is taken.

Further information is available here: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ news/extremely-tough-financialdecisions-ahead-for-countycouncil-as-spiralling-inflation-bites Latimer Primary School Leicestershire County Council (LCC) receives many concerns in regard to parking, congestion, air pollution and child safety in the vicinity of schools. To tackle these concerns, they are looking to trial a ‘School Streets’ scheme on Latimer Street, Anstey.

The School Streets initiative looks to provide a solution to these issues through a congestion free zone during school drop off and pick up times. This initiative prioritises pedestrians such as

parents and children by providing a safe space for people to walk and cycle in the vicinity of the school through a closure of the street at certain times of the school day, term time only.

Access for residents of the street will be maintained as they will be issued with a school streets access permit before the initiative is brought into force.

LCC will be holding two engagement sessions during the summer period. County Council representatives will be in attendance to talk through the initiative and answer any questions the community may have. The events have been confirmed as follows: Venue: • Anstey Library, Paper Mill Close, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AU Dates: • Saturday, 13th August - 10am1pm • Monday, 15th August - 1pm4pm It is expected that the initiative will start on the first day of the new school year, 30th August 2022 for a period of 4 weeks. During these 4 weeks, a dedicated feedback page will be available where residents, parents and the wider community will be able to provide comments on the workings of the initiative and whether they would like to consider this a permanent feature to this street. Please email: highwayscustomerservices@leics. gov.uk to submit a response.

Leicestershire is growing, with new population figures available by sex and age group. The overall population of Leicestershire has risen from 650,489 in the 2011 national census to 712,300 in the 2021 census (rounded to the nearest 100).

This is broken down by sex, with 351,700 males (49.4% of the population) and 360,600 females (50.6% of the population) living in the county.

The number of households in the county has risen by 11% from 267,434 in the 2011 census to 296,400 in the 2021 census (rounded to the nearest 100).

This census data allows Leicestershire County Council to make financial and planning decisions for the future regarding the provision of local services. This can help with predicting future changes in demand for services that the county council provides such as school places, adult social care availability, public health provision, transport infrastructure and housing needs.

Further details can be found here: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/ census-reveals-growing-county Annual Report Every year I produce an annual report to highlight some of the work that I have completed over the year. I have printed the link and QR code if you would like to have a read.

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The proposal advises that access to Latimer Street will be closed to vehicles during the trial period from 8:00am - 9:15am and again at 2:15pm - 3:45pm.

More information on the scheme is available on the website: www. choosehowyoumove.co.uk/ leicestershire-school-streets/ Roberts 125 Bus Service I have received information on a formal registration confirming that Midland Classic will begin operation of the 125 service between Castle Donington Leicester from the 1st of August.

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Midland Classic have now submitted these changes to the Traffic Commissioners which will take effect from the 1st of August 2022.

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Newtown Linford Luncheon Club Article by Jenny Dowling

The luncheon club is looking to increase its membership and welcome new members into the club. We are a ladies group who meet monthly at Lindale Golf Club, Woodhouse Eaves, to enjoy excellent food, good company and entertaining after dinner speakers.

Our membership is made up from ladies across Leicester and Leicestershire. The yearly membership fee is £20.00, lunches are £19.00 monthly and consists of a 3course set meal plus tea or coffee.

Dietary requirements or special requests are catered for. Our year starts in September and runs until June, with two moths off during the summer period. We would be pleased to hear from anyone who wishes to join us,or require any further information. The contacts are; Jenny Dowling Membership Secretary on 0116 4291458 Irene Scott Committee member on 01455 823056.

Thurcaston And Cropston Gardening Club

Article by Richard Elks An Outing to Waterperry Gardens Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire was the venue for an outing in July by the Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club. The organised outing was attended by 50 members and visitors.

Waterperry was made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her School of Horticulture for ladies from 1932 to 1971. The heritage of the Horticultural School remains at the core of what Waterperry do with the sharing of knowledge with visitors.

It is now home to eight acres of beautify landscaped ornamental gardens. The gardens have excellent herbaceous borders, orchards, woodland walk alongside the river Isis, and extensive wildflower meadows.

It also has a quality plant centre, garden shop, and gift shop. Also on site is a horticultural museum and excellent tearoom.

The weather was very kind for this outing and everyone seemed to enjoy the visit.

Article by Jenny Kennington

The last time Club members and their guests had been able to meet for a strawberry tea was in July 2019. How our lives and the world have changed during those ensuing three years!

Looking back at records of previous meetings, we had regularly chosen the Blue Bell Inn, Rothley, as our preferred venue for our strawberry tea, and 2019 was the fifth consecutive year we had enjoyed the pub’s hospitality.

So, on a glorious summer afternoon, with the outside temperature nudging towards 30 degrees, it was with pleasant anticipation that Club members and guests were able to gather again in 2022 at the Blue Bell to indulge in a traditional English afternoon tea. The staff made us very welcome, there was an abundance of scones with jam and cream, plus sweet and juicy strawberries, and a plentiful supply of tea and iced water were provided to quench our thirsts. A raffle was held, raising £45 towards Club funds. After a most enjoyable afternoon, sincere thanks are due to Sue Wakerley for making the arrangements for the event and the staff at the Blue Bell for their attentive services.

On 8th August, we shall be at the Schoolroom, Cropston Evangelical Free Church, when Club member, Christine Burnett’s talk entitled “My Woolly Journey – a Hobby or Obsession” will be about her hobby of spinning and weaving.

More colourful planting to inspire members

Meetings start at 2.15pm and potential new members and visitors are most welcome.

Visitor’s entrance fee - £4 per meeting For further information, contact Mrs Maja Tompkins on 07709 201881 or Mrs Jenny Kennington on 0116 2365402

The next Club events are: Members relaxing at the end of the day

A member being tempted by the quality plants for sale (as were many others) The Gardening Club meets in the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall Whether an experienced gardener or an enthusiastic beginner we are sure you will find something of interest in this year’s programme.

New members are made most welcome. What’s more, it is excellent value!! The membership fee is still only £12 for the year (pro rota) or £3.00 per meeting.

So, if you are interested in gardening - come and give the Club a try.

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A view of some of the extensive herbaceous planting at Waterperry

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Wed 10th August, 7.45 pm The Cut Flower Garden Jonathan Moseley Jonathan Moseley is one of the most popular and widely acclaimed florists within the UK and an ambassador for seasonal British grown flowers. He is one of the country’s leading demonstrators with a humorous and friendly style. This talk is ticket only. Tickets are free to members and only £7.00 for visitors. This event is now full. If you wish to attend, we are creating a reserve list. You can put your name on the reserve list by contacting Contact Dave Haddon (0116) 235 9758: david.haddon20@ntlworld.com Sat 3rd September Annual Show After a 2-year break, we are pleased to announce the return of the very popular Thurcaston & Cropston Annual Craft & Produce Show to be held at the Richard Hill Primary School, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston on Saturday 3rd September. There is a wide range of categories and classes - something for everyone. Pick up a schedule and find out more. Show schedules (including Entry Forms) are available from Annette Spurr tel. 2356688.

The Show is open to everyone and exhibits can be displayed from 8.30am to 10.30am on the morning of the Show. Just come along to the school with your exhibits and your completed Entry Form. Registration is £1 plus 20p per exhibit. Doors are open to visitors at 2.30pm and entrance fee is just £1. This year there will be a fabulous Raffle with top-class prizes : please contact Meg Grant 07714 087 836 for more details.

People are often ‘put off’ from entering local Shows because they believe only “experts” participate. This is a Show designed to involve the whole whole community, whether you grow vegetables, flowers or fruit, make cakes and jam, take photographs, draw, paint or are good at making things.

We have a class that’s just right for you. This year, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we have a very special Class in the Arts & Crafts Section – Make a Scarecrow. Everyone, whether an individual or a group/ household, is invited to get into the spirit of the Royal Jubilee by entering a Scarecrow with a regal slant. There will be refreshments, and the chance of a real bargain at our end of Show “market stall” sale of produce. Ample parking at the rear of the school.

For more information please contact Annette Spurr tel. 235 668

Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society Article by Peter Smith 19th July was a historic day, both locally and nationally, with the highest temperatures ever experienced in the UK. A weather station at Mountsorrel recorded 40.1°C. In the circumstances, we decided to call off our visit to the Framework Knitting Museum in Wigston and we hope we can rearrange it for a future date.

Our next event will be an evening visit to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with a guided tour starting from the town’s museum at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 16th August. You are welcome to join us but please let us know in advance using the contact form on our website. The cost will be £6 for both members and visitors.

Meanwhile, we are looking forward to our event in September and we need YOU to make it a success! We want to record how life in Thurcaston and Cropston has changed within living memory so please come along and share your recollections with us. Did you go to school here? Do you remember shops or pubs, clubs or societies that have disappeared?

Was there a rivalry between the two villages? Were there local characters that stick in your mind or incidents or events that you look back on? We hope as many people as possible will come and take part to get a lively discussion going – or even a debate!

You do not need to have lived here for decades: even more recent memories will be interesting to newer residents and we can record them for future generations too.

There will be no charge for visitors so please come along to the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22nd September and encourage your friends, neighbours and family members to do the same. We look forward to seeing you, whether you have memories to share or would just like to listen in. www.thurcastoncropstonhistory.org.uk

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Preparing For The New 2022/23 Season At Anstey RFC

Article by Chris Apperley In a just a few weeks time newly promoted Anstey Rugby will start their 2022/23 campaign in Leicestershire League B

Major Theft Of Steam Locomotive Parts From The Great Central Railway At Loughborough Article by Michael Stokes

In between the hours of 11.30pm and 3.30am last Friday, 1st July, a storage container at the locomotive repair facility of the Great Central Railway, Warners Way, Loughborough was broken into. A representative of the railway has made an initial estimation that the theft of copper piping, steam boiler valves and fittings, expansion link to name a few has a replacement value of up to £50,000.00. Most of the parts are for the locomotive, Boscastle, owned by Boscastle Locomotive Ltd which is currently undergoing a major restoration in the workshops of the Great Central Railway and have little value as scrap metal. The restoration of steam locomotives requires most of the parts to be manufactured for that restoration requiring highly skilled engineers to carry out the works.

The team carrying out the restoration are devastated with the theft after all the long hours they have put in manufacturing the parts. The police have attended the site and we are currently awaiting any information from them.

If anyone has any information, we are hoping to be able to offer a reward for any information that will help us to catch the thieves and retrieve the parts.

In fact if you visit the RFU website you will see Anstey start at the top of the table ------- by alphabet.

After a few early friendly warm up games, the league season starts in earnest on 10th September when we host Shepshed, then a week later we are Away at Hinckley, rounding off September with a Home game against Market Bosworth.

October brings Leicester Lions to Anstey after we are Away to Oadby Wyggs on 1st of the month, then Away at Aylestone St. James and Stoneygate later in the month. Return fixtures will take place in January and February.

The remaining fixtures are now being filled in for every week through to President’s Day on Sunday 7th May 2023 Fitness has been the buzzword for pre-season training as will see from the images on this page, moving on to honing skill levels as the new season approaches. We will have a well prepared squad for the new campaign!

Due to the lack of the traditional President’s Day at the end of last season also not having a formal dinner the club are planning a Celebration Day on Saturday 27th August.

Activities will start early afternoon at out Link Road Pitch, moving on to The Coach & Horses later in the afternoon when Cups and Shields will be presented to those who were voted to gain an acknowledgement for their efforts during the 2021/22 season.

Music and more will follow later into the evening.

The Initial 2022/23 season fixture list is now on our website https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/anstey/teams/41334/fixtures-results More to be added in the coming weeks If you would like to get involved and start playing rugby, contact either our Chairman Shane Frear on 07725 642525 or Captain Graham Waring on 07764 461961 Visit www.pitchhero.com/clubs/anstey or our Facebook Group Page at www.facebook.com/groups/20694012567 for updated information.

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