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Multi-Use Games Area Available To Hire In Thringstone Article written by Gemma Patel
Thringstone Primary School was pleased to receive funding to create a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in its extensive grounds last year and it is now available to hire to sports groups in the community. Whilst the MUGA has huge benefits for pupils at the school, it was also created to give the local community a space to rent for sports teams and groups. The MUGA can be hired out for private use by local organised sports groups during evenings and weekends and the addition of flood lighting means that it can be used all year round. The MUGA is an all-weather outdoor pitch, with an artificial turf surface, suitable for various sports and games, such as football, basketball, netball and tennis. The area is used during the day by pupils at the school in PE lessons and in lunchtime and after school clubs and it is a fantastic resource to allow the children to access games and sports every day, whatever the weather. For more information about hiring this brand new sports facility, please contact Rachel Gascoigne via the school office by either email office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk or by phone 01530 222489. Thringstone Primary School has also recently received the exciting news that it has been awarded £7,500 from The Aviva Community Fund to develop an outdoor imagination area. The project was selected as a judge’s choice winner, having already received over 1,000 votes from parents and the local community.
Are You A Sociable Person Looking To Make A Difference With Just A Few Hours A Month? Article written by Kay Archer
LOROS are welcoming people to join their team of scratch card sellers who sell at a wide range of venues from hospitals to festivals to pubs and anything in between. As well as supporting LOROS you’ll make new friends and learn new skills along the way. LOROS scratch cards are £1 each and help raise the £6 million we need to help over 2500 terminally ill patients and their families in the local area. Interested in hearing more? Call (0116) 231 8430.
The Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group Are Holding Two Fundraising Plant Sales Article written by John Macdonald
The plant sales, on Saturday the 4th and 18th May are part of the group’s fundraising events as well as helping us to achieve one of our objectives of working with local communities. We would like to see as many people attending these two events and we would very much appreciate any donations of plants, etc. which we may be able to sell. The group is always looking for new volunteers. So if you have an interest in conserving our local environment do contact us at the e-mail address below. Plant Sales On Sat 4th May 2019 at Coleorton Wood Pitt Lane (off the Moor) LE67 8FS and Sat 18th May 2019 at New Lount Nature Reserve Newbold Coleorton LE67 8JH From 10.00am-1.00pm on both dates Stock up on plants/garden ornaments etc at reasonable prices. Tea/coffee also available Contact 01530 223456 or coleorton11@gmail.com Website - https://cnlvg.weebly.com Everyone welcome, plant/ornament donations gratefully received. The Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer Group was formed back in October 2010 to assist with the management of two local nature reserves:- Coleorton Wood and New Lount Nature Reserve. The group has been very successful in helping to manage the range of habitats that exist across the two sites and has seen positive improvements to both the natural history and the recreational facilities of these two local sites. We meet four times a month; two work sessions at each site; two of which are on Tuesdays and two on Saturdays. The work sessions are from 10.00a.m. to 2.00p.m.with a refreshment break around 12.30p.m. The work is mainly manual outdoor work predominantly using hand tools, although we do have powered tools and a number of volunteers trained to use them. The group is supported by both, Leicestershire County Council, Parks Department (who own New Lount Nature Reserve) and Coleorton Parish Council (who own Coleorton Wood).
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If you are retired and are looking for activities which are both engaging and sociable then the U3A may have the answer as the numerous Interest Groups cater for most tastes. With more daylight and milder weather, there is no better time to share hobbies and interests with like-minded companions all committed to self-help. Groups Leaders and others will be on hand at the General Meeting to answer any questions and pass on information about the opportunities available. To find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. Everyone is welcome as the U3A is a non-political and non-religious organisation. Full details of Whitwick and District U3A are also available from the comprehensive website; search online for www.whitwicku3a.org.uk
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Roof Repairs Start Transformation Of Old Pub Into New Market Article written by North West Leicestershire Council
The transformation of a former Coalville pub into an indoor market has now started with repairs to the roof. Scaffolding will be erected on the former Litten Tree pub on Marlborough Square, which North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) bought last month as part of its Building Confidence in Coalville regeneration programme. Once work is complete, a new indoor market will be created, with existing stalls from the current market hall being joined by other traders. Regular outdoor markets will be held just outside the new indoor space once the planned redesign of Marlborough Square is complete and there will be the opportunity for events to be held inside and out. The roof repairs will help to bring the old pub up to modern building standards and will take between two and four weeks to complete, depending on the weather. The work will include:
• Removing and replacing slates • Removing the stone chipping • Installing insulation • Installing a new roof cover • £600,000 has been allocated by the council for the purchase and revamp of the building
Existing market traders are being supported to move into the new indoor market, onto the new outdoor market or into suitable retail space in the town. Grants and free business advice is available to these traders. The council also hopes to offer the opportunity for new businesses and start-ups to trade at the revamped indoor market as part of its plans to regenerate the town. Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “Anyone looking at the old Litten Tree can see that the building is in a sorry state, and this is one of the things that convinced us to buy it and turn it into a lively market and events space. We’re working with private investors around the town to bring empty, unattractive buildings back into use – the former Pick and Shovel is now a high quality apartment development and the crumbling former bus depot has been given a new lease of life as a car showroom. Both of these projects involved our work and financial support and we’re very proud of this. “The Litten Tree is on Marlborough Square, where we are planning to create an attractive public open space – it makes perfect sense for us to transform the building into a welcoming market hall and bring complementary indoor and outdoor markets into the centre of town.” The detailed designs for the new indoor market are currently being drawn up. The current market will stay open at the existing Market Hall until the new market is ready to trade.
Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead and where better to get inspiration than at the fabulous Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Donington Le Heath 1620’s House and Garden on Saturday 4th May. Over the last 5 years this Plant Hunters’ Fair has become firmly established in the gardener’s calendar as the place to go to get something different and special for your garden. The plant fair has a brilliant line up of top nurseries from across the country who will come loaded with a brilliant mix of plants and specialities to delight plant lovers of every level of experience with a wide range of perennials, shrubs, rare species and old heritage varieties. The nursery folk will be more than happy to give you the benefit of their experience in how to plant and care for the plants you buy so you can get the best from them. Entry to the plant fair and gardens is just £1.00 with the entrance fee going directly for the benefit of the house and garden. The Old Barn Tea Room will be open and serving refreshments. Entry to the Manor House is optional at normal rates. The plant fair runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday 4th May. For full details of nurseries attending please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
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Write To Find Your Voice Article written by Fliss Middleton
About this time last year, I went into a local post office carrying several large brown, cardboard-backed envelopes. The woman behind the counter weighed them and then having noticed that each one was addressed to a different book publisher asked me “Have you written a book?” I told her that I had written a children’s book and was hoping to find a publisher who would want to produce it. She quickly volunteered the fact that she was looking for a way to produce a bound collection of the stories that her grandmother had written and which the family had discovered only recently following her death. They were not interested to sell the stories but rather wanted them as keepsakes for family members and friends of their grandmother. I advised her as best I could. Many people have ambitions in relation to writing. Some long to write the next ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘50 Shades of Grey’, whilst others would be more than happy to see their memoirs or a poetry anthology in print. Some individuals have no such lofty aims but merely write for the pleasure of expressing themselves or feel they have an important message to pass on through the written word. Of course, writing can be very therapeutic, helping us to deal with trauma or explore experiences we don’t feel able to talk about.
A Lot Going On At Leicester Animal Aid, Huncote! Article written by Jane Walters
Every month at the Centre there are fixed dates for fundraising events to help support the animals of Leicester & Leicestershire Animal Aid (LAA), a well-regarded Sanctuary and pet re-homing centre based near Desford (address: Elmwood Farm, Huncote, LE9 3LE).
If you recognise yourself in any of these examples, if you do write or want to write perhaps you would consider joining a writer’s group. You will find and give support, ideas, information and gentle critiques – oh and have quite a lot of fun too! ‘The lamp that you light to brighten someone’s path will surely shine on you’ (anon) Fliss Middleton (Coalville Area Writers) flissm52@yahoo.com 07812 160 220
It would be lovely to welcome you to any or all of these events: please do help spread the word, and put the dates in your diary! First of all, on the first Saturday of each month, from 10am – 1pm, there is a Table-Top Sale and Coffee Morning (bacon rolls also available, together with delicious home-made cake). The next one will be Saturday 6th April. A great opportunity to meet up with friends. Also, on the third Saturday of alternate months is the very popular MiniMarket (food and refreshments also available). The next market will be the ‘Spring into Easter’ Mini-Market to be held on Easter Saturday, 20th April from 10am – 12.30pm. There are always loads of wonderful ‘pre-loved’ bargains on offer, as well as brand new items, beautiful handicrafts and home-made jams, marmalades, chutney and cakes. It really is worth coming to browse and buy on these days. As well as these fixed dates, there are also fun and educational events, including dog shows and dog training. Do keep your eye on the LAA website and Facebook page, but, as an example, these events include: Saturday 23rd March & repeated Saturday 27th April: 9.00am 12.30pm - ‘TTouch Workshop’ both to be held at the Leicester Animal Aid site
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What a great response from our mixed “ Everyone in Harmony “ course that started last October, some 40 people came along on the first evening, and to date 18 have fully signed up with our newly formed mixed chorus.
The workshop costs £35 (payable in advance). To book your place call Jane Harvey, Tellington TTouch practitioner, on 07887 652 007 – 01455 289 121 or email: harveysdogs@gmail.com Or speak with Jane in the LAA Fundraising Office 01455 888 257. LAA founded in 1956 is a registered charity; Registered Charity Number: 242560
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Oaks In Charnwood Spring Fair
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Spring Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 To be held at: Oaks Road, Oaks in Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE12 9YD 10am-4pm If you are in need of some entertainment for the whole family this spring bank holiday weekend, why not come along to the Oaks in Charnwood Spring Fair on Monday 27th May 2019. There is plenty to see and do for people of all ages. A wide selection of over sixty stalls and attractions including: heavy horse log pulling demonstrations, inflatable maze for children, excellent food, face painting, games, hog roast, live entertainment, quad bikes, dog show, flower festival and much more. This is a great way to support local businesses while having a good time in the beautiful setting of Oaks in Charnwood. Entry cost: £3 per adult, under 16’s free and dogs welcome. Stalls are still available for booking. Mary Hayward Email: oakscountryfair@ shepshedandoaks.co.uk Tel: 07545 817664
Coalville Library Presents Bestselling Author Margaret Dickinson Article written by Emma Smith
Coalville Library is pleased to announce that Margaret Dickinson will be giving a talk on Wednesday 3rd April, 1-2pm in the Library. Margaret will be talking about her writing life and novels, followed by a book signing and the opportunity to purchase her novels. Booking is essential for this free event. Book now to avoid disappointment! Margaret Dickinson Author Talk at Coalville Library, Wednesday 3rd April, 1-2pm. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked. You can book your ticket in person at the Library or reserve a ticket over the phone or via email. For more information call the library on: 0116 305 3565. Or email: coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk
The Loughborough Half Marathon Set To Raise Money For Domestic Abuse Survivors Article written by Gina King
Sunday 7th April sees the return of The Loughborough half marathon and team relay. The 13.1mile course has been described as one of the toughest in the East Midlands. Available places are hotly contested, with only 800 up for grabs this year. Organised by the Loughborough based charity Living Without Abuse, all the money raised from the event goes towards the charity’s vital and much needed work of supporting men, women and children who have had their lives shattered by domestic abuse. Living Without Abuse’s Event Organiser Gina King said: “This is the third and possibly last year the half-marathon will use this route and we are hoping for an excellent turnout. We only have 800 places available this year. The run is all on pavements, footpaths and pathways and is certainly tough but a fantastic course through some beautiful countryside.” This year the charity hopes to raise even more than last year’s figure of £20,000. It costs £400 to support just one person who is experiencing domestic abuse, so the money raised from this event makes a huge difference to people’s lives. Registration is now open and the entry fee for the half marathon is £26 for unaffiliated runners and £24 if you’re affiliated to a running club. There is also a Team Relay Challenge with four people per team with a total entry fee of £70.00. The event is co-sponsored by Duncan & Toplis Loughborough, A Plan Insurance Loughborough and the charity’s new headline sponsor for all events during 2019 Arch Communications. For more information and to enter the event please visit: www.lwa.org.uk/events/loughborough-half.asp or email gina@lwa.org.uk for an entry form.
Register To Vote In Time For Local Elections This May
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The deadline to register to vote in local elections is fast approaching and North West Leicestershire District Council is urging residents who have not registered at their current address to make sure they are registered in time. On Thursday 2 May residents in North West Leicestershire will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level. District and parish council elections select councillors who are responsible for making decisions on running services in local areas. These include housing, planning, parks, leisure and waste management. Everyone who wants to vote in this important election must be on the electoral register. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Friday 12 April. Anyone can apply online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes. North West Leicestershire will this year take part in the Government’s voter I.D. pilot, meaning voters will need to bring their poll cards – or another certified form of I.D. – to be allowed to vote. Poll cards will be delivered to registered voters between Friday 22 March and Monday 1 April - people are being reminded to keep them safe and not throw their cards away. For more information on the Voter I.D. pilot visit www.nwleics. gov.uk/voterID If you were registered to vote in the last election and your details have not changed, you will still be registered to vote. If in doubt, check your details by calling 01530 454512 or visiting www. gov.uk/register-to-vote
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If you haven’t yet heard the news, then please don’t shoot the messenger. Your County Council tax is going up by 3.99%. That’s the maximum increase allowed before the ruling group have to call a local referendum. A quarter of this inflation-busting increase in your bill was allowed specially by the Government. It is so your Council can spend more on social care for frail and vulnerable people. Costing You More Why is the cost of care going up? Some reasons are like the weather and beyond political control. Thanks to better food and fewer infectious diseases, more and more people are living longer lives. But these aren’t always healthy lives. Non-communicable diseases, like diabetes and dementia are on the rise and there are more people needing social care. The cost of meeting the needs of older people will increase year on year increasing by £1.9M this year, £3M the next, £4M the year after and by £5M in 2022/3. Giving You Less Meanwhile the government is no longer giving your Council any money out of general taxation. Not a bean. They are also cutting the Council’s Public Health Grant by 2.6% making it harder for us to tackle the causes of ill-health in later life. Despite many Council tax-payers coughing up an additional £50 a year, there are still £1.7M service cuts – concealed in the term ‘demand management improvements’ – coming the way of people in need of care. And despite you making your contribution, the Council is still going to be short of £20M by 2022. This isn’t just a problem for Leicestershire. Across the country my colleagues in Labour-run Councils are facing the same pressures. And at least Leicestershire haven’t gone bust yet, like Tory-run Northamptonshire. The Poorest Pay More Some socially responsible people will welcome paying an extra £50 a year to their Council, seeing it as a good investment in a civil society. I have a problem with that. Changes to Council Tax Support mean that even those struggling on benefits are now expected to pay 15% towards Council services. This 3.99% increase will mean extracting an additional £7 a year from someone expected to live on £77 a week. By removing all Council revenue support this Tory government has quietly shifted the responsibility for creating a caring and civilised society away from the general taxation of the few who benefit most from living and working in this country and onto the shoulders of the many, including those least able to pay. Desperate Measures There are no new ideas in the Council budget this year. The cuts to come are the result of battles already fought and lost – for Sure Start Centres, Special Educational Needs Transport and subsided bus-routes. Financial rules that keep revenue (spending money) and capital (investments) apart mean that the Council can’t just sell off a few Sure Start centres and spend the money. It has to be invested in buildings and the like. I did suggest that the Council should look to invest its capital in care homes and other similar assets. Renting these to providers would bring in an income while helping reduce the future cost of social care. Despite rewriting some warm words about this idea in their investment strategy it seems the Tories decided to buy a Citroen garage in Leicester City instead. We can but try.
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M: 01530 417736 E: andrew.bridgen.mp@parliament.uk One of the issues around Brexit which I keep reiterating, is that it’s trying to be delivered by a Parliament of whom three quarters of its members voted Remain. During the course of negotiations, those who supported and called for the UK to leave the EU have accepted concession after concession which has seen a Foreign Secretary, 2 Brexit Secretaries and several senior Ministers leave the Government as they fought to uphold both the 2016 referendum result and the principles outlined in the 2017 Conservative Party Manifesto which ( to remind you and colleagues) was to leave the Single Market ,the Customs Union and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice. No significant figure has left the Government from the Remain side which is in itself very telling, as was the response to three Cabinet Ministers stating they would vote in Parliament to take “no deal” off the table during the negotiations. No censure was issued to them in spite of them publically speaking against the declared Government policy, that is “no deal is better than a bad deal”.They and all those MP’s wanting no deal taken off the table are either extremely naïve negotiators or are looking for the UK to actually remain locked to the EU in perpetuity. Perhaps it should be those Cabinet Ministers who resign if they are not prepared to see the referendum result implemented. It is clear that we have to be prepared to leave with no deal, If there is a successful vote to take no deal off the table, it would be akin to buying a car by locking yourself in the showroom and insisting to the salesman that you have to buy a car before you leave.
There have been numerous other achievements by the Conservative run District Council over the past 12 years such as a range of community events and support ,the developing of exciting schemes such as the new Leisure Centre for Coalville, an upgrade of Hood Park Leisure Centre and investment in bringing derelict buildings in Coalville back into use. We have also seen a bypass delivered for Kegworth and work has begun on the much needed relief road for Castle Donington. All of this has been possible by the Council being able to share the proceeds of “our local economic growth” which has and continues to be among the highest in the whole country. The one big challenge all Council’s face is their town centres. We all know how shopping is changing with more items bought on the internet, and the inevitable knock on effect that has on our High Streets. For the past few years I have been working to bring commercial developers into Coalville to enhance the shopping experience but ultimately, it did not work out due to huge increases in online shopping. We therefore have to do what we can to improve our current offering and get visitors and shoppers back into the town centre. I am urging the District Council to do more on free car parking and to bring a cinema into the town along with associated food and leisure outlets and I believe this can be delivered and completed with the Council remain8ng Conservative controlled. So my message in May is to keep your present District Council in place to keep delivering for North West Leicestershire. Let’s Keep North West Leicestershire Conservative on May 2nd.
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The District Council elections are being held in May, these are important as they were the first elections I was involved in as a Parliamentary candidate when the Conservatives took office in 2007 after 3 decades of Labour rule. Since that time we have seen rapid progress in transforming North West Leicestershire and the way its Council is run. Instead of wasteful tax and spend we have had a decade of frozen Council Tax, we have seen record economic and housing growth, falling unemployment, new Council houses being built and existing Council houses bought up to and maintained to the decent homes standard. We also adopted a local development plan in 2017 to control where new building will take place.
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