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Flood Fair

30th January 2014 2.00 - 7.00pm

Loughborough Town Hall Market Place Loughborough, LE11 3EB

Over 5.5 million, or one in six, properties are at risk of flooding from all types of floods across England and Wales. Latest climate change projections indicate rising sea levels and increasingly severe and frequent rainstorms mean the risk of floods will increase.

The County Council are hosting a Flood Fair to raise awareness of flood risk in Charnwood.

We will have information to help people identify if they are at risk and if they are, how they can make preparations to reduce the effect of flooding. This includes advice about what steps to take (e.g. producing a personal flood plan) and information about what flood protection products are available.

For further information contact the Flood Risk Management Team by email: flooding@leics.gov.uk or phone 0116 305 0001 2

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WELCOME TO THE LOUGHBOROUGH COMMUNITY EYE Welcome to your first 2014 edition of the Loughborough Community Eye magazine!

I can’t believe the New Year has come round so quickly and we’ve decided to kick 2014 off with a massive fundraising event! We are part of The Big Business Challenge which involves companies working hard to raise as much money as possible for DLR Air Ambulance, a cause very close to my heart. Help us to raise the most by supporting to our ‘Fall in love with your Air Ambulance’ day on 14th February. All you have to do is ‘Wear it Yellow’! We are encouraging EVERYONE, individuals, community groups, schools and businesses to donate a £1 and ‘Wear it Yellow’!

You can donate your money by texting OPEN64 and the amount you wish to donate to 70070 or by visiting www.justgiving.com/ openboxpromotions and donating online. Or you can drop your money in or post it to OPEN64 c/o Norwood Press, Unit 1, South Street, South Leicester Industrial Estate, Ellistown LE67 1EU. See page 10. We will be turning all our magazines Yellow for February in support of ‘Wear it Yellow’ and photographs of fundraising events and ‘Wear it Yellow’ supporters will be published throughout March, so please send your photographs in!

If you are interested in advertising in our publications or would like to speak to someone regarding leaflet delivery with our magazines, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to seeing all your fundraising efforts, so do send them in to me. Let’s show Derbyshire and Rutland just how generous Leicestershire is!

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TEST BORE HOLES DRILLED FOR NEW GREAT CENTRAL MAIN LINE BRIDGE Physical preparations to build a brand new bridge which will carry the Great Central Railway over the Midland Mainline at Loughborough have begun.

Contractors appointed by Network Rail moved onto site for three days between January 7th and 9th to carry out investigation works. Boreholes are being drilled at each end of the site to establish the ground conditions for the abutments which will support the bridge decks. In turn this will help the design team finalise their plans and submit a planning application.

Alan Kemp of the Great Central Railway Nottingham said, "After years of waiting, it is wonderful to see physical works begin. The boreholes are a vital part of the design process and give us all confidence the project is moving ahead. It will still be some time before a bridge appears, but it is coming!"

The bridge is a key link in a chain of infrastructure which will ultimately link the Great Central North and South creating an eighteen mile heritage railway across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Network Rail have undertaken other preparation for the new bridge including investigating the ground where the new bridge's central supporting pillar will stand - between the fast and slow rail lines, just south of Loughborough Midland station.

A planning application is expected to be submitted within the next two months, with the main construction work taking place around 12 months from now. It should be complete by the middle of 2015.

The Great Central Railway has committed to raise one million pounds to fund the new bridge which will be built by Network Rail.

The appeal has now reached the third of a million pound mark, with donors all over the country contributing. Recently the total was boosted by two grants, one from the Edith Murphy Foundation and the other from the 9F locomotive charitable trust.

A Network Rail spokesman said "Trial holes and boring form a key part of the design process for the project. Because we are aiming to use the existing bridge foundations, we are eagerly awaiting the results of the ground investigations as this will allow us to progress the design and keep the build programme on track.

In order to build upwards we have to go below first!"

Bill Ford of the Great Central Railway said "We are very grateful to everyone who has given so generously. We are moving ahead and these ground works are the proof."

To donate the GCR bridge appeal, head to the company website and click on the 'Bridge to the Future' logo. www.gcrailway.co.uk

BRAND NEW SPECIAL SCHOOL OPENS DOORS EARLY It’s out with the old and in with the new for Charnwood youngsters who’ll be setting foot in their new cutting-edge school for the first time next week. Pupils from Ashmount School in Loughborough are moving in to their ultra-modern £9.3 million special school on Monday (13th) – this is two months ahead of schedule. It offers places for 125 children and young people aged between four and 19 and includes a hydrotherapy pool, sensory area with interactive floor and art work created by pupils. Built by Leicestershire County Council, the school is located on Thorpe Hill campus next to Charnwood College.

Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet member for children and young people, said: “It’s terrific news that the project has been completed on-budget and ahead of schedule. The new school features cutting-edge, modern facilities and will enrich the lives of young people and their families. It will also act as a valuable resource for other local mainstream schools with opportunities to share facilities and knowledge."

Ashmount School head teacher, Dave Thomas, said: "The new building is a dream come true and our children and families deserve no less. It means that we can have a spacious, light, modern learning environment and enables us to expand our inclusive work with Charnwood College and other Loughborough schools. We aspire to become a National Teaching School and as such, the facilities at our new site will put us in strong position to increase our training and school to school support functions even further."

Mark Sutton, Charnwood College principal, said "Having watched the new special school take shape over the last year, we are very excited that Ashmount students will finally be joining us on Thorpe Hill. The facilities are state of the art and will provide the learning environment that really does meet their needs. We are really looking forward to working much more closely with Ashmount and sharing our facilities and expertise."

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LOUGHBOROUGH LIBRARY ADULT EVENTS SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY Lots happening at the Loughborough library, Granby Street so come & support us & join in the fun • Display highlighting who uses the Library & What for • Borrow 4 books and/or become a library member and enter into a free prize draw.

• New members can have 1 FREE DVD rental on the day • Seed Swap. Bring your seeds and exchange them with each other 10-12noon • Coffee Morning 10-12noon. Cheer yourself up by joining us in the celebrations of National Library Day over a hot cuppa tea/coffee & biscuits. FREE • Family Fun Activities, Crafts, Story Hungry Caterpillar & making smoothies 10-12noon FREE • Storytime - 1.30-2.30pm come and listen to some stories for children FREE

LOUGHBOROUGH LIONS CLUB Charity Bridge Drive, organised by Loughborough Lions Club will be held at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley on Wednesday 9 April 2014 at 1:30pm with afternoon tea provided at a cost of £6 per person.

To book a table please contact jackie on 0116 2303317 or email brianjackie. popple@ntlworld.com

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NICKY MORGAN | AN UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL MP

Tel: 01509 262723 - Email: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk At my invitation the Health Minister, Dr Daniel Poulter MP, visited Loughborough recently. He visited the Urgent Care Centre at Loughborough Hospital as well as visiting the Dishley Grange Medical Practice. I know that many Loughborough residents have been concerned, like me, about the closure of a ward at Loughborough Hospital and the loss of other services.

I was pleased that our local GP Clinical Commissioning Group took the opportunity to confirm during the visit just how important Loughborough hospital is in the delivery of local health care services.

The CCG made it clear to the Minister that the hospital has an important role to play in ensuring a full range of services are delivered closer to home.

Speaking as Chair of West Leicestershire CCG, Dr Nick Pulman said; “We are delighted that Dr Poulter and Nicky Morgan have been to visit the Urgent Care Centre.

I hope this will help to reassure the local community that we are firmly committed to Loughborough Community hospital. We are continually seeking views and listening to the

people we commission healthcare services for, and this is invaluable when it comes to making recommendations and decisions.”

When Chapman Street resident, Peter Smith, saw my 2013 Annual Report leaflet he spotted an opportunity. There was a picture of me inside a giant construction pipe produced by Loughborough based Polypipe Civils. Peter asked me if Polypipe might supply some pipes to support the work of the Chapman Street Gardening Association. Polypipe’s Managing Director, Glen Sabin, was only too pleased to help.

So, last month I joined Peter, Glen and the other local companies who had rallied round to help the project came together to see the results of their labours. William Davis Ltd, had organised three tonnes of top soil to be delivered, and Richard Wilson from Eurovia Contracting concreted the circumference ahead of completing the paving around the pipes. Tea and cakes to mark the occasion were donated by our local Tesco.

This garden looks an absolute picture in the summer, and Peter’s enthusiasm will ensure it’s attractive throughout the winter. It’s a

real ‘down to earth’ community project and one local residents can be very proud of.

Last month I also enjoyed a follow up visit to see the joint work of Loughborough University and the Energy Technologies Institute on tackling HGV emissions, a Q&A with the sixth form politics students at Loughborough Grammar and High Schools, my annual catch up at Loughborough Building Society and to the Abbeyfield home in Quorn.

And I spoke to a group called the Thursday Club at their annual Ladies night held at Burleigh Court this year. It was also a privilege to visit the Carpenter’s Arms/ Joseph’s Storehouse festive drop-in and to see both food and toys being handed out – thank you to all the volunteers, staff and donors. And I joined the Carpenter’s Arms team for the Rotary Santa Fun Run too! If you were a fellow runner I hope you enjoyed the experience and if you were in the market place watching then thank you for your support. It is always a great moment when the runners reach the centre of Loughborough and we are very grateful for your support.

Nicky Morgan

“BE ALERT TO CYBER CRIME”

NICKY MORGAN MP: £54,982,263 FOR NEW SCHOOL PLACES IN LEICESTERSHIRE

This week marks the start of the ‘Be Cyber Streetwise’ campaign, and local MP Nicky Morgan is encouraging constituents to be alert to the increasing dangers of the cyber crime. The innovative campaign aims to measurably change the way people view online safety and provide the public and small businesses with the skills and knowledge they need to take control of their cyber security. A new website www.cyberstreetwise.com has been launched where web users can find a range interactive resources providing clear advice on the essentials for enjoying a safe experience online.

Local MP, Nicky Morgan has welcomed the news that the Government has announced an extra £2.35 billion to create more school places. This is in addition to the £5 billion that is already being spent in this parliament. This means that between 2014 and 2017 schools in Leicestershire will receive £54,982,263. This is part of the Government's long-term plan to give every young person the opportunity to fulfil their potential. It is the first time that councils have had 3-year allocations of funding to spend on school places, so Leicestershire County Council can plan ahead and ensure every child has a school place. This Government has already created 260,000 new school places and this announcement means thousands more are on the way. Nicky commented:" The issue of school places is a hugely important issue in Loughborough. Every year my office deals with a number of parents who are worried about getting a place for their child in a local school. So this is great news for young people locally, that this Government has invested millions of pounds to ensure that every child in Leicestershire has a place at school so that they can fulfil their potential.

SAYS LOUGHBOROUGH MP NICKY MORGAN

Commenting on the campaign, Nicky said: “The Internet has radically changed the way we work and socialise. It has created a wealth of opportunities, but with these opportunities are also threats. A staggering 57% of Internet users do not check websites are secure before making purchases – a statistic which highlights that Internet users aren’t always alert to the threats of cyber crime. However, by taking a few simple steps we can keep ourselves safe online. I would encourage constituents to go to the ‘Be Cyber Streetwise’ website to find out what can be done to keep the Internet safe.”

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ebruary is my favourite time to plan the gardening year ahead. The weather may be cold & wet, but it’s a perfect opportunity to thumb through seed catalogues and books for inspiration. With a cup of coffee to hand I love to sit back and plan what I’ll be growing in my garden and what I’ll include in my clients gardens too.

I’m plant and garden obsessed! I’m a Garden Designer, I’ve been a professional Plant Grower at local nurseries for 15 years and I’m the Manager of a community grower’s project in Leicester. Planning ahead is crucial if I’m going to spend time in my own garden too!

So what will I grow this year? Well the ground is really wet at the moment so I’ll delay planting shrubs and perennials until March, but I will be starting off seeds and bulbs soon. Our local nurseries, garden centres (and DIY stores) now have a range of vegetable seed and seed potatoes to entice us to ‘grow our own’ and bulbs like the colourful Dahlia and Lily too.

These shiny packets of loveliness are pretty cheap. I have been known to come home with armfuls, many of which I don’t get around to planting or I lose enthusiasm for later in the year! So when it comes to growing veggies in my garden this year, I’ll be choosing varieties that I know I’m sure to eat having nurtured them through to harvest time. I’ll also include some varieties destined for the Courtyard Kitchen Garden I’ll be developing at the White Peacock Restaurant in Leicester. You can see how this project progresses on my website www.belgrierson.co.uk So on my shopping list for 2014 are Salad Potatoes, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Salad leaves, French & Runner Beans, Mangetout, Squashes, Beetroot, Tomatoes, Chilli’s and Herbs. I usually struggle to find a use for the more weird and wacky varieties, so I’ve struck those off the list and I don’t spend time cosseting onions, carrots & celery when the farmers do it so well.

I’m always tempted to pick up a few colourful packs of Dahlia and Lily bulbs along with my veg seeds. I’m never sure at the time where I’ll plant them so they inevitable go in to pots or the veg plot. The pots come in useful later in the year adding colour to the patio or the front porch.

With my list in hand I’ll be visiting my local nursery & store to see what they have to offer and for those I can’t find there, I’ll buy online from one of the companies that sell small packets of unusual varieties.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR LOCAL NURSERY, GARDEN CENTRE, GARDEN STORE IN FEBRUARY I can recommend ‘Nicola’, ‘Belle de Fontenay’ and ‘Pink Fir Apple’ seed potatoes which all did fantastically well in my garden last year. Runner Bean ‘Moonlight’ is actually a Runner x French cross with the look and taste of a Runner Bean but the prolific cropping of a French Bean. Squash ‘Red Kuri’ will grow pretty much anywhere and produces tasty red Squash for roasting with garlic & chilli in the Autumn & Winter months. Beetroot ‘Cylindra’ is a favourite and I now mix the seed up with a golden variety too to give more interest. I’ve got a line of it the garden now that I’m still harvesting.

Tomato ‘Cuore di Bue’ is a lovely beefsteak variety with hardly any seeds & great for salads. The Dahlia Bishop series is a real winner, flowering for months and Lily Star Gazer is fantastic for summer fragrance.

Next month I’ll be looking at preparing new borders and reinvigorate existing areas in the garden to give colour throughout the year. Spring will be in the air so there’ll be a range of bulbs and heathers available at the nurseries & garden centres perfect for adding the early season splash of colour.

To find out what else I’m up to in the garden this month check out my website www.belgrierson.co.uk and Facebook page belgriersondesign

In conjunction with LSU Creative Bubble Presents Early Booking advisable as limited spaces. Only £1.00 per child per each activity • Saturday 1st February 10-12noon​ Chinese New Year—Kids crafts & story-time​

• Saturday 15th February 10-12noon Valentine Day—Kids crafts & storytime

• Tuesday 18th February - Roald

Dahl- kids crafts, quiz, books and stories

• 1st March​Making Music 10-12noon • 15th March​spring 10-12noon • 15th April​Mini Beasts pm 2-3.30pm (charges may vary for this session)

GRANTS AVAILABLE Do you have a son or daughter who will be leaving school or college, July 2014, to go onto further education such as University, college or into an apprenticeship?

I sit on a Charity (Thomas Harley’s Charities) which gives out grants to students whose family income is less than £35,000 per year.

Grants can go towards equipment, (as in hairdressing, carpenter, car mechanic), books or towards accommodation. They will need a letter of support from their tutor to support their application. Our next meeting to discuss grants for the next financial year is in March 2014.

For more information please contact me, Christine Radford on: 01509 502974.

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SGT THOMAS GEORGE SLAYMAKER MILARTY MEDALS GIFTED The medals of Sgt Thomas George Slaymaker, including the Military Medal he won whilst serving with the 1/5th Bn Leicestershire Regiment in 1916 have been gifted to us by his family. Thomas was a very experience soldier having served 12 years with the Royal Fusiliers before WW1. He was living in Loughborough and serving with the 1/5th Leicesters’ when the war broke out. The photo of him shows him wearing his MM, 14/15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and TA Efficiency Medal.

2014 - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF THE GREAT WAR 2014 is an important year for this country and our organisation. 100 years since the start of WW1 and lots of ideas as to the most suitable way to commemorate the event. Commemoration inevitably feeds myths about what really happened. The idea of noble sacrifice made by the young men of this country. The mothers of those young men are not here today to ask their opinion as to whether the sacrifice was noble or whether their anguish lasted a lifetime.

I know a lady, whose grandfather, on his return from the front spent 60 years in Carlton Hayes, the mental hospital, staring at the wall and hardly ever uttering a word. A noble sacrifice?

However we have a sacred duty to keep their memory alive and to that end we have a number of projects planned over the next couple of years to commemorate the various anniversaries. Publish a booklet about the carillon and museum, a display in the library in August and then again in December, a Field of Remembrance in Queen’s Park and a big project to get a proper memorial for the victims of the Zeppelin raid. We also have had a number of requests with possible help and loans of WW1 objects from other organisations who have their own plans.

There are people who talk of the lives lost as being ‘wasted’ but this, I believe, belittles the efforts and sacrifice these men made and we did after all, win the war; but at a terrible cost, nearly 1.000.000 killed nearly 1,665,000 wounded and many damaged psychologically by their experiences.

John Biddles and his son; both were killed.

Did Mrs Biddles really believe they had made a noble sacrifice?

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VASE AT THE CARILLON A stone vase has been placed alongside the steps at the carillon.

People do occasionally leave flowers in memory of those commemorated on the memorial and sometimes on other occasions. A great many flowers were placed at the carillon following the murder of Dmr Lee Rigby. In the past there was nowhere to put them, left on the ground they quickly dried out and blew across the slabs. Not only will this vase provide a place to put the flowers but perhaps just as important it will serve to re-enforce the message that the tower is, first and foremost, a War Memorial.

MEMORIAL TO MILITARY DOGS A bronze sculpture, which celebrates the courage and dedication of military working dogs and their handlers, trained in Melton, has been unveiled in the town. The statue of a German Shepherd, made by renowned sculptor Lloyd le Blanc, who owns a foundry near Melton, has taken centre stage in the heritage and community garden at Melton Council’s Parkside offices, in Burton Street. It is one of three which Melton Council wants to see installed outside its offices to recognise the military dogs which have been trained at Melton’s Defence Animal Centre (DAC) since 1946; the other two, will be a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel.

GAS RATTLE WANTED! Any object that people can handle within the museum is popular and if it makes a noise it is doubly popular with children. For some children the highlight of the school visit is hearing the Air Raid Siren sound off. We have discussed having more objects that people can handle and to that end we are looking for a Gas Rattle. These were issued to Air Raid Wardens in WW2 to warn the population of an impending gas attack. After the war many found a second life as football rattles carried by supporters and it is one of these that we would prefer, as there are two stories with which to engage our visitors with. The grim possibility of a gas attack that people had to live with and then the frivolous conversion to an object to be used at a sporting event. If you have one at the back of your shed or know where there is one then please contact us at: carillonmuseum@gmail.com

PUBLISHER 2013 HELP

MINT TO ISSUE NEW WWI £2 COIN To mark the anniversary of the start of WW1 the mint is to issue a new £2.00 coin. A spokesman for the mint told the Carillon Chimes, “There is a programme of coins to mark the centenary of the beginning of the First World War,” he said. “They will track its way over the next five years, but there will be a £2 coin to mark the outbreak of the war next year and it’s got a very familiar design: Lord Kitchener pointing out from the face of the coin as he did from the contemporary posters asking people at the time to sign up for the army.”

HUMOUR IN UNIFORM A fleeing Taliban fighter, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance.

Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the spot only to find a British soldier selling Regimental ties. The Taliban asked, “Do you have water?” The soldier replied, “There is no water, the well is dry. Would you like to buy a tie instead? They are only £5.” The Taliban shouted, “You idiot infidel! I do not need an over-priced tie. I need water! I should kill you, But I must find water first!”

“OK,” said the soldier, “It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that, and that I am a much better human being than you. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find our Sergeant’s Mess. It has all the ice cold water you need.

Inshallah.” Cursing him, the Taliban staggered away over the hill.

Several hours later he staggered back, collapsed with dehydration & rasped; “They won’t let me in without a bloody tie!”

LOUGHBOROUGH’S TANK? I never knew Loughborough had a tank on display in Queens Park after WW1 until I received an email from Mr Rex Gregson, a member of the ‘Friends of Lincoln Tank.’ He is producing a DVD about the presentation of WW1 Tanks to towns that been particularly successful in raising money to finance the war. They have no information about the Loughborough tank. My mother remembers it at the back of the Drill Hall in Granby Street but someone else I spoke to thought that it was for a time in the Market Place. It was apparently scrapped in WW2, presumably to raise money to finance the war along with all the railings that were scrapped.

Does anyone have any information? Documents, photographs or recollections of the tank; anything that will shed light on where the tank was situated and what actually happened to it. As it happens we have a ‘Lincoln Tank’ on display at the museum. A small model tank with the inscription, “To Tinker from Sexton, Lincoln 29.1.1920.

Perhaps the Friends Of Lincoln Tank can throw some light on it’s origins, who was Tinker & Sexton and what was so special about 29 Jan 1920? You can visit the ‘Friends’ website at: Friends of the Lincoln Tank: Home and pass on any information to them direct or pass it through us at: carillonmuseum@gmail.com

In the November Edition of the newsletter I mentioned that we must get ‘Publisher’ the programme to produce professional looking newsletters and poster. We have obtained the programme through a site that gives away both hardware and software to registered charities. (If anyone needs details contact me) Two of us now need some training on how to use the programme. Can anyone help?

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RAINBOWS WANTS PEOPLE TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES THIS NEW YEAR The East Midlands’ only children’s hospice is calling on people to take to the road, the water, the skies, the desert or the mountains to support youngsters with life-limiting illnesses. Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched its 2014 events calendar and is encouraging people to beat the post festive blues by signing up to a challenge. There is a wide range of activities to suit all ages and abilities for those whose New Year’s resolution is to get fit or do something really exciting.

Local challenges include the Loughborough and Mansfield Moonlight Walks; the Leicester 10k, an East Midlands Skydive

and an abseil down Derby Cathedral.

Some of the more extreme challenges include riding through Mongolia on horseback; cycling from Yosemite to San Francisco; rowing through the testing waters of the Zambezi River; sailing in the Channel Islands; motor biking through Northern India and the Century Cycle Challenge – a unique ride across Northern France and Belgium to commemorate and pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the First World War. People can also sign up to national events such as the Virgin London Marathon and the Bupa Great North Run, all in aid of Rainbows.

Katie Baxter, community and events manager at Rainbows, said “This year we have some new and really exciting challenges. The New Year is a perfect time

to focus on setting a personal challenge as we often feel guilty about indulging over the festive period. This year we have challenges for walkers, runners, cyclists, sailors, swimmers and our events range from across the continent to here in the East Midlands. Some of the events are a lot tougher than others and people will need time to train so we would encourage them to sign up as soon as possible. All of our events are a fantastic opportunity to take on a challenge, get fit, meet other like-minded people and raise funds for Rainbows Hospice, which supports more than 280 children and young people with life-limited illnesses in the East Midlands.”

For more information T: 0800 9521133 E: fundraising@rainbows.co.uk W: www.rainbows.co.uk/events

MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EAST MIDLANDS CHILDREN’S HOSPICE RECOGNISED IN NEW YEAR’S HONOURS The medical director of the East Midlands’ only children’s hospice has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours.

Dr Satbir Jassal, who is also a general practitioner, has been recognised for his services to palliative care for children and young people. In 1993, he set up the role of Medical Director at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People from nothing and has developed it into a role model for others.

Accepting the accolade, Dr Jassal (52), of Loughborough, was completely overwhelmed. He said: “When I found out about this MBE, I was totally shocked; I really wasn’t expecting anything like this.

But I am thrilled to have received such a high accolade and it is something that I will always treasure. I have been with Rainbows Hospice for over 20 years and it is a fantastic place. It really is like an extended family and working with the children and young people, their families and the staff has been truly inspirational. I am very passionate about my work, the education and training of healthcare professionals in this field, both in the UK and abroad, which has been an honour and privilege in itself.”

Dr Jassal was a founder member of the Association of Paediatric Palliative Medicine and is one of two GP members of the group developing the curriculum for paediatric palliative care. He is a coauthor and contributor for many text

books, including the Oxford Handbook of Paediatric Palliative Medicine, as well as developing the first ever Rainbows Children's Symptom Control Manual, which is now published through Together for Short Lives and is in its 9th edition. Dr Jassal also delivers training on paediatric palliative medicine to the wider children’s palliative care community.

Despite the fact that he is not a paediatrician, Dr Jassal is highly respected as an expert in the field of children and young people’s palliative care. His work has raised the profile of Rainbows, which cares for over 280 children and young people with life-limiting illnesses from the East Midlands. In 2009, Dr Jassal was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in recognition of his contribution.

Alison Cooke, director of care at Rainbows nominated Dr Jassal for the award. She said: “Dr Jassal thoroughly deserves this award. He is one of the pioneers of children's palliative care and has been a leader in the field from the outset. His expertise is recognised by colleagues worldwide, for example, Rainbows recently had a visit from the manager of a children’s hospice in Australia who told me that she felt privileged to meet him and had a copy of his symptom control manual on her desk at work. His achievements are all the more

incredible because he is not a paediatrician; he is a GP and he has done so much of this work in his own time on top of his full time job. Dr Jassal is an extremely humble man who is always the first to recognise the achievements of others whilst playing down his own contribution. His work has been of immense benefit to the children and young people at Rainbows, and he has helped to improve the lives of children and young people with palliative care needs across the world. I am proud to work alongside him."

In 2010, 12-year-old Harry Smith sadly passed away of neuro-degenerative condition. Harry had been visiting Rainbows since 2006 and Dr Jassal was instrumental in his care.

Harry’s mum, Lucy, said: “It is fair to say Harry’s health needs were very challenging and on occasions, Dr Jassal contacted his colleagues both nationally and internationally to discuss Harry’s symptoms.

Nothing was too much for Dr Jassal where Harry was concerned, and he was always available at the end of a phone when problems occurred at home. Harry’s last four years would have been so much harder, he would not have been able to have so much fun and his quality of life would not have been anywhere near as good without the marvellous support from Rainbows and in particular, that of Dr Jassal.”

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