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Great Central Railway is preparing to renovate a historic bridge over the Grand Union Canal as part of its project to create an eighteen mile heritage railway.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is delighted to open its new book shop at 9 Biggin Street, Loughborough (telephone number 01509 211083). The new shop will be bigger and better than the old premises and able to offer a much larger selection of fiction, non-fiction and academic books at a fraction of the usual retail price.
The bridge is a late Victorian structure which crosses the canal in Loughborough, just to the north of the Railway’s engine sheds. In September, long held ambitions to build a new bridge over the four track Midland main line were realised by enthusiasts who want to reconnect two halves of the Great Central Railway. This bridge was the first part of a chain of infrastructure that needs to be rebuilt to create an eighteen mile heritage line running almost between Leicester and Nottingham. Michael Gough, the Railway’s General Manager said, “As the final touches are applied to the new bridge, the question now being asked is ‘What next?’ The most obvious section to tackle next is renovating the bridge over the Grand Union Canal. Undertaking this work does not require planning permission and access to the site is relatively easy from both the rear of the engine shed and from the canal towpath beneath.”
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A full survey was carried out on the bridge in 2014 which allowed contractors to establish what work is needed to repair it. It last carried trains in 1969 before the original Great Central Railway was shut by British Railways. Michael adds: “We have obtained three quotes for the work and expect it to cost in the region of £400,000. We believe we can raise the funds for the work over the next 12 months.”
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The overall reunification project remains close to the hearts of the Railway’s thousands of supporters who have wanted to see the Great Central Railway PLC based in Leicestershire and the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) reconnected. Over the past four years, there has been a concerted effort to finally achieve this ambition, and a major fund raising drive was launched in 2013 to take the project forward. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, and a £1m grant from the Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, close to £3m has been raised with £2.5m spent on erecting the bridge over the main line. The remainder has been spent on designs and plans for the remaining sections. The project is a complex one with many challenges to overcome, not least the need to meet modern environmental standards. Furthermore, in recent years, building work has encroached onto the original embankment; also the newly built bridge spanning the main line railway, and an access road to a recycling centre, require additional clearance. To overcome these constraints, a new alignment has been designed to ensure the line can be successfully installed with modern materials and techniques being employed to comply with 21st century regulations. The Railway’s supporting organisation, Friends of Great Central Main Line is committed to maintaining the present momentum from building the bridge over the Midland main line. The Friends are therefore aiming to kick start the Canal Bridge project with an initial grant of £10,000. A strategy is to be developed by the Railway with Friends, and other major stakeholders, to agree the way forward for further successful fundraising. To learn more about the project and to offer support via a donation, please visit: www.gcrailway.co.uk/unify
The new bookshop, along with the furniture and clothes shop at 24 Biggin Street, generates income to support the essential projects and services run by Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland in Loughborough. These include day care, befriending, information and advice drop-ins, outings, wellbeing activities and classes as well as the innovative and hugely popular Men in Sheds project. Executive Director, Tony Donovan explained: "We have successfully established a range of services and support for older residents of Loughborough and surrounding villages and are finding that the demand for them is outstripping our provision. There is a clear need locally for our work and so we are looking at ways to increase our fundraising to invest back into these services. At the very least we want to protect the future of these services but ideally we'd like to expand them so that more people can benefit and improve the quality of their later lives. I would also stress the need for donations of good quality books to the shop to help us keep the shelves full." Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is also looking for volunteer support in the shops which means that more of the income generated goes straight back into services. If you would like to volunteer with us, please pop into one of our shops or email volunteering@ageukleics.org.uk to ask for more information about retail volunteering or any other volunteering opportunities in the Loughborough area.
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The Blue Santas Are Returning To Town! Leicester City Football Club and the Foxes Foundation will once again participate in the Santa Fun Run & Walk in Loughborough, on Sunday 3rd December 2017. This means that entrants to this popular event will be able to select red or blue santa suits, in adult and child sizes, and support a charity of their choice. The main charities this year will include Rainbows, LOROS, Dementia UK, Prostaid and the Alzheimer’s Society, but you can also specify your own favourite cause. Over £600,000 has been raised for local and national charities in the twleve years that the Rotary Club of Loughborough has been organising the event. Nearly 40 charities benefitted in 2016, as more than 1,600 santas ran and walked the 5km course. Join us as we try to improve on this number. Sign up now on www.santa-fun-run.co.uk
Voiceover Person Needed We are looking for a well spoken person to make about a dozen 30 second audio clips explaining some of the objects in our museum. The audio clips are aimed at children and the recorder should be able to 'tell a story' we will write the script. Email carillonmuseum@gmail.com
PHOTO: Carla Brindley, Nursery Manager surrounded by parents, children and staff as everyone celebrates The Nursery at Loughborough Endowed Schools’ first birthday.
First Birthday Celebration For Foundation’s Baby Staff from The Nursery at Loughborough Endowed Schools were joined by children and their parents for a very important celebration. On the 3rd October 2017 The Nursery, based on Garton Road in central Loughborough, achieved its first birthday and everyone gathered together to celebrate in style.
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Nine New Apprentices Commence Careers With William Davis Homes HBF 5 Star housebuilder, William Davis Homes has extended its longstanding commitment to apprenticeships by offering placements to nine aspiring tradespeople. Commencing four year apprenticeships with the Loughborough-based company are bricklayers, Kieran Findley and Joe Gardner; joiners, Lili-Rhea Dashi-Murphy and Jack Jordan; plumbers, William Cook and Thomas Christian; electricians Ellis Pole and Conor Bailey and trainee quantity surveyor, Jake Hill. Each of the new recruits will be mentored by William Davis Homes’ in-house apprentice masters as well as completing academic training at either Leicester College or Loughborough College. Currently working alongside electrical apprentice master, David Oliver at the company’s stunning Mill Fields development in Broughton Astley, newly appointed apprentice electrician, Conor Bailey said: “My Dad actually works for William Davis Homes as a groundworker and encouraged me to apply for the apprenticeship as I’ve always had an interest in electrical work. I go to college in three week blocks and the rest of my time is on site; I’m really enjoying everything so far.” Gary Long, M&E and apprentice manager at William Davis Homes added: “Every one of the new intake demonstrated an initial enthusiasm, work ethic and appetite to learn. During interviews, they presented themselves with confidence, asked insightful questions and showed real passion for their chosen trade. We’re certain they will all go on to have successful construction careers at William Davis Homes.” William Davis Homes’ award-winning apprentice scheme has been running since the 1960s and each the year the company aims to recruit up to ten new tradespeople. Applications continue to exceed expectations with more than 80 youngsters applying for the 2017 intake. Trinity Methodist Church, Main Street, Markfield LE67 9UU www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org FB Markfield Methodist Church
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Double Joy For Museum And Town Hall After Scooping Excellence Awards Charnwood Museum and Loughborough Town Hall are celebrating after receiving a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The award is given to businesses that receive consistently outstanding reviews online, scoring four or more. One review on TripAdvisor says the Museum is “excellent for learning about Loughborough’s history”, while another says it’s “great for all ages”. A review for the Town Hall said: “The venue never fails to deliver. Lots of class acts, always full whenever I’ve visited plus a decent bar, easy access and fair prices. It ticks all the boxes.” Councillor Hilary Fryer, Cabinet Member for Open Spaces and Leisure, said: “It’s fantastic that visitors have consistently rated our museum and town hall as ‘excellent’ via TripAdvisor. The staff at both venues work hard to ensure visitors enjoy their visit and this is a testament to that hard work. I’d like to thank everyone who has taken the time to leave their reviews; we will continue to work to ensure they provide entertainment for all the family.” The Museum has also retained its accreditation from Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme for 2017. The scheme looks at criteria including cleanliness, presentation and staffing. This year the Museum scored 131 marks out of a possible 175, which gave it a score of 75 per cent. For more information about Charnwood Museum visit: www.charnwood.gov.uk/charnwood_museum, Call 01509 233754 or follow @charnwoodMuseum on Twitter. To find out more about the Town Hall, visit: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Call 01509 231914 or follow Loughborough Town Hall on Facebook.
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TA Centre, 139 Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AF. We meet on Thursdays at 19:00 - 21:00 ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Air Cadets 01509 235535
2229@aircadets.org www.2229.org.uk
TA Centre, 139 Leicester Road Loughborough, LE11 2AF. We meet on Mondays & Thursdays at 19:00 - 21:30 ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Scouts 0845 643 0159
www.loughboroughscouts.org.uk
We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Visit our website to find out more. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Dynamo FC 01509 237148
www.pitchero.com/clubs/ loughboroughdynamo
Watermead Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3TN --------------------------------------------------Loughborough Model Flying Club Colin Monk - 01509 828498 Membership Secretary www.lmfc.net
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meeting held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of every month, at The Peacock Inn, Factory Street, Loughborough, LE11 1AL. Visit our website for more information. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Chess Club
details, dates & times visit website. Derby Road Playing Fields off Cotton Way, Loughborough, LE11 5FJ ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Lions Club Sue Dention - 01509 812229 suedention@hotmail.com
Peter Hickman - 07970 172394
Ann Parsons (President) 01509 232422
We meet on Wednesday evenings at the Fennel Street Club from 7:30 onwards. Anybody is welcome to drop in for a casual game. ---------------------------------------------------
Providing time and funds to those in need. Men and Women are welcome and we meet on the evenings of the 2 & 4th Monday of each month. ---------------------------------------------------
www.loughboroughchess.co.uk
Charnwood Antiques & Collectables' Club
Rowland Tatton - 01509 268073 We meet on the first Tuesday every month (except January, July and August) at the Rosebery Street Medical Centre in the Old School buildings. Commencing at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. It is open to anyone whatever they collect, or are interested in collecting. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough & District Philatelic Society
Rowland Tatton - 01509 268073 We meet in the Old School Buildings adjacent to the Rosebery Street Medical Centre every 2nd and 4th Thursdays in a month. (except July & August), commencing at 7.15pm - 9.30pm. It is open to everyone, young or old, male or female. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Seniors Badminton Club
Jean - 01509-558174 Who play at the Loughborough Leisure Centre every Wednesday morning 9.00am -11.00am. It is a friendly club open to all, male or female, who enjoy the game of Badminton at whatever level. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Speakers Club www.loughboroughspeakersclub.org.uk
Meet at John Storer House on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm. Part of a National Association of Speakers Clubs there are over 200 clubs in the UK. Its a friendly environment to practice speaking in front of an audience. The aim is to gain confidence in presenting information. For work presentations, for after dinner or wedding speeches, or just for fun. New members always welcome. More information can be found on our website or the National website or just come along one Tuesday evening to see what happens. --------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Football Club loughboroughfc@yahoo.co.uk
Three adult teams(16 years plus) playing on Saturdays and Training each Wednesday at 7.00 pm, players of all standards catered for. Coaches welcome to gain experience. Ground and Floodlit Training Ground, The Drome, James Logan Way, Derby Road Playing Fields, Loughborough, LE11 5FJ --------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Rugby Football Club
www.pitchero.com/clubs/Loughborough
Senior Rugby, Womens and Girls Rugby, Mini and Junior Rugby All abilities and ages are very welcome to join us. For contact
Email: caroleannparsons@hotmail.com
Alpha Club Of Loughborough
Val - 01509 829861 We are a friendship group for ladies who are semi retired or retired. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings of each month at Loughborough Tennis Club, Ingle Pingle Lane, off Forest Road, (near Emmanuel Church). Our meetings consist of coffee and chat, followed by a visiting speaker. A warm welcome is guaranteed. ---------------------------------------------------
All Join In
enquiries@hatherncommunitylibrary.org www.hatherncommunitylibrary,org
Songs, rhymes and stories, 0-4 year olds at Hathern Community Library 10.30-11am, first and third Thursdays of the month. ---------------------------------------------------
Craft and Chat
enquiries@hatherncommunitylibrary.org www.hatherncommunitylibrary.org
Bring your craft project and join us for a social crafting afternoon. Wednesdays 2-4pm (term time only). ÂŁ2 per session, refreshments available. ---------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Sea Cadets
07970772386 or 07971457848
www.sea-cadets.org/loughborough facebook.com/LoughboroughSeaCadets
We take boys and girls from 10 to 18 years old. We are also looking for Adult volunteers to become Instructors or Committee members. We meet on Tuesday and Thursday Nights at 1830 to 2115. Come down, look around and have a chat. Beeches Road Marina (next to the Peter Le Marchant Trust) Beeches Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NS ---------------------------------------------------
Nanpantan Womens Institute neale.sandra @yahoo.com
We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7.15pm at Ronald West Court lounge, Langdale Avenue,Loughborough, LE11 3RE. All ladies are welcome to come to our social evening with a speaker and refreshments. Why not have an evening out and make new friends. ---------------------------------------------------
Charnwood Painting & Drawing Club
David Chaplin - 01509 230366
dac.cdpc@gmail.com www.charnwooddrawingpainting.com
We meet at Woodbrook Vale School, Loughborough and Barrow Beveridge Club. --------------------------------------------------
Coalville OAP & Friends Fishing Club
Mr Bancroft - 01530 832740 We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season. --------------------------------------------------
Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club 01509 210018
admin@charnwoodindoorbowlsclub.co.uk www.charnwoodindoorbowlsclub.co.uk
We operate all year round and look forward to meeting you. --------------------------------------------------
Charnwood Meditation Group
Chris North - 01509 506585 An independent not-for-profit community group. Newcomers welcome. 7:30 pm every Thursday at Charnwood Road Community Centre, Shepshed. People not experienced in meditation please speak to Chris North prior to first visit. --------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Wednesday Cyclists
https://sites.google.com/site/wcyclists
We are a informal group that enjoy cycling but like to keep the mileage and speed low and the infusion of tea high. Provided the weather is good we gather at the Outwoods Drive roundabout at 9-30 am on Wednesdays for a morning ride. More information on our website. --------------------------------------------------
Loughborough Kofukan Karate Club Gary - 07742587326
gary.hoyle01@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ kofukankarateloughborough
Traditional Shitoryu and modern sport karate for all ages 6-70+. Come and learn this exciting new Olympic sport at Greenfields Sports and Social club under 6th dan qualified sports coaches & British, European & World referees, Holt Lane, Loughborough. Tuesday 7-10pm All welcome or pop along for a chat in the bar afterwards. --------------------------------------------------
Brush Bowls Club
Chris Jackson - 07969794631 chrisjackson.1946@gmail.com
Visit us at Nanpantan Sports Area, Watermead Lane, Loughborough -------------------------------------------------
360MMA Mixed Martial Arts Club Loughborough
Richard Moon - 07387405291 richardmoon360@icloud.com www.360mixedmartialarts.co.uk
We are a full time professional mixed martial arts centre for men, women and children. Classes available in kickboxing, MMA, boxing, wrestling and submission grappling. To claim your FREE taster session please use the contact details provided. --------------------------------------------------
East Midlands Martial Arts 07984424811
www.emkmartialarts.co.uk
Join our World Champion team & Grow Confidence, learn vital modern day Self Defence during our Freestyle Taekwondo & Kickboxing classes for Teens & Adults plus Special classes for Kids- "Junior Dragons" up to 4 classes per week at the towns only full time, fully equipped Combat sports academy: Loughborough Martial Arts Education Centre, at 1a Granby Street, LE11 3DU. --------------------------------------------------
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Jonathan Morgan
E: cllr.jonathan.morgan@charnwood.gov.uk Making More Of Something Doesn’t Make It Better In my last article I talked about how some types of fraud should be easily avoidable if only people stop and asked themselves the question. “If it seems too good to be true, perhaps it isn’t?”. The same question can be asked of all sorts of other things as well of course. My favoured response to people who tell me that the solution to something is obvious - “it’s simple” they’ll say - is that it probably isn’t; life’s problems are very rarely black or white, they’re mostly shades of grey. Which brings me to the latest ‘simple idea’ that has been floating around some circles, which is that Loughborough must have its own Town Council. It sounds like a straightforward proposal, and who could possibly say no to something so obvious…. apart from when you start to unpick what that means for residents in Loughborough, and then start to realise that it’s an answer to a question that isn’t being asked. Town and Parish councils are a common feature of rural District Councils, and in parts of Leicestershire exist below the District Council, which in turn operate below the County Council. They form a three tier layer of local government, with each layer having councillors, mostly paid, a structure to support the councillors, offices, staff etc. Each can also charge residents an amount of money from the Council Tax, with some Town or Parish Councils charging more than the District Councils, but about a ninth of what the County Councils charge – each layer costs money to run. Unlike District Councils, and County Councils, town and parish councils are not restricted by what they charge residents – there have been recent cases in Charnwood where parish councils have raised their part of the Council Tax by 50% in one year. So – Town Councils can charge residents as much as they want – unlike other Councils, there are no national restrictions on huge Council Tax increases. Their powers, however are limited to just a few things; they usually look after publicly owned allotments, public parks or sports pitches, town halls and cemeteries. That’s about it. They can do more, but anything
else will duplicate what other Councils do. So, the question in Loughborough I suspect is, what is it that is bad about the allotments, public parks or sports pitches that would necessitate creating a whole new layer of government, with all the costs that would go with it? The answer is probably a shrug of the shoulders: our parks win national awards; our allotments work as well as those run by parish councils; and our cemetery needs a significant and expensive expansion in the next few years, the costs of which will be met by Charnwood Council, but would be met by a Town Council if it existed. The Town Hall is a great facility for the whole of the Charnwood, and receives a subsidy of over £200,000 a year to keep it going – a cost that would be met by just Loughborough residents if it came under a Town Council. The list continues. Charnwood currently has one of the lowest Council tax rates in the UK, and any increases are restricted by national government. It also has one of the highest satisfaction ratings for services, along with nationally recognised parks and open spaces. So, my two basic questions in response to demands for change are; “Will it cost residents more?” and “Will it make services for residents better?” Would a Loughborough Town Council cost more; “Yes”, would it provide better services “Highly unlikely”. I’m a huge supporter of making local government simpler and smaller – I think there is a very strong argument for scrapping the County Council and creating a single Council based around Charnwood, and I also believe that there is a strong argument for creating a more formalised structure within Charnwood to make sure that Loughborough’s services remain high, but that doesn’t require a whole new layer of expensive government, nor should Charnwood’s poorest residents, who live in Loughborough, have to pick up the bill for it. The argument for a new tier of government may be tempting, but the reality isn’t.
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T: 01509 262723 E: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk Men in Sheds is a scheme run by Age UK. Based on an Australian idea it provides a welcoming space for older men who may be dealing with ill health, the death of a partner, retirement or loneliness. The participants engage in many different activities, including woodwork. But the real aim is for everyone to get out of the house and enjoy some company in a relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere.
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On Friday 24 November I will be holding another ‘Budget Breakfast’ in Loughborough. The Chancellor will announce the Government’s autumn Budget on 22 November. I hope our breakfast will provide an opportunity for me to hear the views of local businesses about the Budget and for all of us to hear some advice on any particularly complex and timecritical changes to Government policy. If you’d like to attend please do e-mail me.
very pleased to support the plans
I had the great pleasure of attending the start of the 85th anniversary celebrations of Thorpe Acre Scouts recently. I’m sure there are many former Thorpe Acre Scouts still living locally who benefited from being
I am a huge fan of the Scouts and all similar organisations which do so much to broaden the horizons of young people and develop
their skills and citizenship. It was
also a real delight to visit a recent Loughborough District Scout
camp being held locally and to
see all the amazing activities on
offer, as well as the excitement of sleeping under canvas.
Community Association held a fun day so that everyone living in the
area could hear about their plans,
and the progress they have made, to secure the funding to build a community centre there. I am
and know that everyone involved is working as hard as they can to make this a reality and a place
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