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Ratby Community Library Just Waiting To See You Again

Ratby Band Still In Lockdown February Update

As part of the national lockdown regulations the library had to close to users in January.

We are all extremely sorry not to be able to offer you our services but hope to as soon as it is legally possible to do so.

As you can see from the lovely photograph taken by one of our members, the bandroom was looking very picturesque in the snow but has also been very quiet. We are still unable to meet following the strict protocols for Covid-19 but we will be get back as soon as we are allowed to.

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After lockdown ends our opening hours will be: 10am – 12 Monday, Saturday.

2pm – 4pm Tuesday, Thursday.

Closed Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

We have changed from Wednesday morning to Monday morning as a result of public requests. We are always happy to listen to public opinion and will respond if possible.

Some sad news reached us in the New Year of the passing away of Mrs Sue Broad.

Well known locally for her many years of support to the Brownies and Guide movement, she was also a stalwart of our library team. She will be greatly missed by everyone and our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.

Parents dropping in to exchange library books for their children always remarked on the good selection of reading material and picture books available for them.

Once we can open again it would be a real boost to us all to see the children enjoying choosing their favourite authors and talking to each other about them.

I was once told that someone who has read or been read to, consistently as a child, can see a huge financial difference in adult life – so how about getting some Ratby millionaires off to a good start by enrolling them into the library?

Remember, we have an excellent stock on the shelves for borrowing but also a variety of donated books of all types which are for sale – any cash donation welcome!

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Before Christmas I reported that contractors had been hard at work stripping out the old kitchen and preparing for a refit; at the moment that is suspended but let's all look forward to our favourite hot drink and snack...

On re-opening please be assured that all Covid-19 regulations will be followed assiduously and, as ever, the volunteers will be happy to assist with helping visitors find just what they're looking for.

Here's hoping that 2021 brings us peace, prosperity and good health!

A limited amount of playing was made during the lead up to Christmas as some of our members were able to play carols and we thank everyone either came out to listen or made a donation. A first for the band was being invited to provide music to a live ‘drive-in’ Sunday Service taking place at Loughborough University by the New Springs Church. The carols were well received despite the freezing cold evening and the flurry of snow all of which added to the occasion.

Some of you will no doubt have listened to the band having purchased our new CD ‘At home with the Ratby Co-operative Band’ and we are justifiably proud that Ratby has been the only brass band to have undertaken such a project.

200 CLUB We are pleased to confirm the recent winners of our Christmas 200 club draw Prize

No.

Name

1st prize

£500

188

John Cawrey

2nd prize

£200

111

Dorothy Horsewood

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£100

144

Graham Hutchinson

4th prize

£50

10

Mike Loasby

5th prize

£25

25

Sheralyn Newman

6th prize

£25

96

Graham Aucott

7th prize

£25

56

Graham Aucott

8th prize

£25

61

Sam Palmer

Have a look at our facebook page, Ratby Co-operative Band Organisation and you can see posts of what we have been up to.

We keep monitoring the news bulletins hoping for good news as to when we can resume but it isn’t likely to be anytime soon. Take care and keep safe from everyone at Ratby Co-operative Band.

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Membership Renewal News From Groby Ex-Servicemen’s Social Club Limited!

It is a delight that many members have called and emailed about membership renewals for 2021.

The Management Committee of the Club have voted to keep the price exactly the same as 2020. We hope that you appreciate the decision of which the Committee think is the best thing to do in supporting the Club.

There will be the below options to enable you to renew your Memberships for 2021:1. Post an envelope through the door on your daily exercise (if able) with your name and address on with the correct money inside, do not include your club case or card as it isn’t needed.

Cheques are welcome.

2. Post (Via Stamp) your correct money in an envelope to the Club and have a note inside with your name and address on.

Do not include club case or card as it isn’t needed. Cheques are welcome. Cheques should be made payable to Groby ExServicemen’s Social Club.

Also, please if you have an email address include in the envelope as we are collating a database to send updates.

If you are a CIU Member please put in a stamped address envelope so we can send you your 2021 pass card.

You will receive confirmation weekly preferably by Email if you have one but if not you will receive a phone call.

We will be extending the deadline date to the end of April 2021.

If anyone would like to become a Member of the CIU, please wait until we open our doors for you to purchase.

Membership renewal fees are:Life Members: 1-100 £0.00 (£3.50 if you have a CIU Pass Card) Life Members (25 Years) £4.00 (£7.50 if you have a CIU Pass Card) Club Members: £8.00 CIU Affiliated Members: £11.50 If you would like to become a new member then this can be done when we are back open.

Please help us and pass on the message to anyone you know and check our Facebook page if you can for regular updates.

We thank you for your support and understanding during this pandemic and we hope you are all staying safe and we cannot wait to see you soon.

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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.

As the surviving partner does not own the deceased’s share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires care, or even remarries, this share of the children’s inheritance is protected. This last point can be particular interest to couples who have come together and have children with different partners.

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Ozzy O’shea County Councillor

T: 0116 2394336 M: 07808585825 E: ozzyoshea@hotmail.com County Council Elections May 2021 I have been reselected to stand as your County Councillor in this year’s election. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to represent residents for the past 8 years. I hope you will be able to offer me your support in the forthcoming election, so that I can carry on representing and working for you on the County Council. At present the government are saying that the County Council Elections will still be taking place on the 6th May. I must admit I am surprised as we are still in the middle of the 2nd wave of this awful Pandemic and I believe the elections should be postponed for 4 to 5 months.

Residents may wish to apply for a postal vote you access how to apply by following the below link. www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/info/200172/how_to_vote/454/voting_at_ the_polling_station_by_post_and_by_proxy/2 Or you contact Electoral Services, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR Telephone: 01455 238141 Chance for residents to seek advice on warm homes As Big Energy Saving Week (18 – 24 January) continues, Leicestershire County Council is working with E.ON to provide people across the region with free, first-time gas central heating installation, and is urging eligible residents to apply now.

Households not connected to mains gas and currently relying on inefficient ways of heating their homes, for example old electric storage or panel heaters, could be eligible for the measures, which are part of the Leicestershire Warm Homes Fund Project.

Residents on certain income levels or those in receipt of certain benefits, including child benefit, or those who are now receiving Universal Credit due to the pandemic, may also be able to apply for the support.

We're asking for your help to put the strategy together. We want to find out how you usually travel and what, if any, barriers you face which stop you making more of your journeys on foot, wheelchair, mobility scooter or by cycle.

Have your say We have created a short survey to capture your views on what we can do to make it easier for you to cycle in Leicestershire and would be very grateful if you could please spare a few minutes to complete it: you can complete the survey by following the following link, or email or telephone the County Council. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/have-your-say/current-consultations/cycling-andwalking-engagementYour views will be used to develop the Cycling and Walking Strategy, which is due to be published in summer 2021.

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You can do this: By email or telephone Email: CaWS@leics.gov.uk Tel: 0116 305 0002 By post Cycling and Walking Strategy, Strategy and Policy Team (Room 700) Leicestershire County Council, LE3 8RA Return your alternative format survey to: FREEPOST NAT18685, Leicester, LE3 8XR Message from Leicestershire Police Warning Issued After Elderly People Duped Out of Large Sums of Money We're issuing a warning following a number of elderly people being duped out of large sums of money after being contacted by bogus police officers.

Since 10 December last year, we've received 17 reports of courier fraud.

Seven of those victims suffered losses of more than £135,000.

During the incidents the victims have received a call from someone claiming to be a police officer who’s investigating counterfeit currency or fraudulent use of the victim’s bank card.

One such recent report was received from an Oadby woman in her 80s who was initially contacted in December last year by someone claiming he was a police officer from London who was investigating counterfeit currency.

Qualifying homes could also receive a free gas network connection through the Affordable Warmth Solutions programme.

Over a period of time the suspect gained the victim’s trust and subsequently told the victim to withdraw a large sum of money and purchase gold so they can check the money isn’t counterfeit.

Residents taking up the offer could save an average of around £630 per year on fuel bills and benefit from a warmer, more comfortable home.

A courier was then sent to the victim’s home address to collect the gold. The victim lost more than £30,000.

The project follows a successful funding bid by the council to the £150 million Warm Homes Fund, established by National Grid, and community interest company Affordable Warmth Solutions, who administer the fund on behalf of National Grid.

In another incident a Knighton man in his 80s was contacted over a period of two weeks in December by someone claiming he was a police officer from London, he said he was investigating fraudulent transactions on the victim’s wife’s bank card.

In addition to the first-time gas central heating, eligible residents may also be able to receive free insulation measures for their homes, including loft and cavity wall insulation, further improving the warmth and comfort of homes across the county.

The suspect claimed the bank card was used in a department store to purchase two high value watches. He was told to withdraw a large sum of money from his bank and purchase some gold bars from a local jewellers.

Gold bars to the value of £40,000 were purchased and subsequently picked up by a courier.

As part of the scheme, residents may also be able to benefit from free energy efficiency advice, tariff advice and support on how to better manage their income, from Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland.

Residents do not have to be an E.ON customer to benefit but do need to meet certain eligibility criteria.

We’re committed as a council to tackling fuel poverty, and this scheme enables residents to take advantage of available gas infrastructure and insulation grants to support the warm and affordable heating of homes.

Nigel Dewbery, Director of Residential Solutions at E.ON UK, said: “By working with Leicestershire County Council to offer the free first-time central heating systems and new gas connections to eligible residents across the county, we hope to ensure that everyone, no matter what their circumstances, can stay warm and healthy at home and demonstrate our commitment as an energy company to help improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing.”

Eligible residents can find out more by typing in the following link or go to Leicestershire County Councils web site type in warm home. So ring the below contact number. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/chance-for-residents-to-seek-advice-onwarm-homess Eligible residents can follow the link above or call E.ON on 0333 202 4481 to find out more about how to apply.

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Paul Wenlock from our economic crime unit, said: “We are growing increasingly concerned about these types of offences. Suspects are gaining the victim’s trust over a period of a few weeks and ensuring they don’t speak to anyone about the calls. They sound genuine and victims feel they have no choice but to do as they are told. These types of offences are borderless crimes, those responsible target victims not necessarily in their own area but across the country. We work closely with forces across the country to ensure any intelligence identified during investigations is shared. A number of warnings have been issued about these crimes but we know not everyone accesses social media or the internet, so we are asking the public to help us by informing their neighbours or relatives about these offences. They should be advised that police officers would never contact them in this way. If they are called they should disconnect the call straightaway and report the incident to the police using another telephone, as on some occasions calls can remain connected. On some occasions suspects will use local taxi or courier companies, who unknowingly accept the job. We would ask that people remain vigilant and if they are contacted to collect packages be mindful of who they are collecting these from if they have any suspicions to report them to the police immediately."

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• Do challenge - genuine companies don’t ask for financial information, passwords or log in details when contacting you. Your bank wouldn’t ask you to move money to a ‘safe’ account • Don’t send money to someone you don’t really know – for example, someone you have only met online.

• Caller at the door? Bogus Callers may look and sound the part but will often give false details.

• Do use a door chain if you decide to open the door and make sure your back door is locked • Do you know who they are? – check identity with the head office, a number from the telephone directory or recent bill. Don’t use any number on their ID badge • Don’t agree to any work at the door Finally – • Do be scam aware; talk to family, friends and neighbours and learn more www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/training/friends-elearning • Don’t feel embarrassed if you have been a victim of a scam – anyone can get caught out.

To report a scam, contact the following organisations: Action Fraud – www.actionfraud.police.uk Citizen’s Advice Consumer Helpline - 0808 223 1133 For up to date scams information and advice follow Leicestershire Trading Standards Service’s at: www.facebook.com/leicstradingstandards Scam alert - Fake Covid19 Vaccine Invitation Emails I was made aware of another Vaccine Scam circulating via email.

I have alerted trading standards who have put the following report out to the media.

Leicestershire Trading Standards has received reports of another vaccine scam. This time it is a fake email inviting you to accept a coronavirus vaccine.

Once accepted, you will be redirected to a FAKE page that looks very similar to the NHS website.

The unscrupulous criminals go on to ask for personal details and then bank details which they claim is used to verify your identity or make a payment.

Remember • You don’t need to register or apply for the vaccine – the • NHS will write to you by sending a letter • You don’t have to pay the vaccine, it is provided by the • NHS free of charge • You don’t need to share bank details to verify or confirm your identity.

Please do share to make others aware #ScamAware I would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for your continued support. Remember I am only an Email or a phone call away. I am always here to help in any way that I can.

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Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Post 16 Centre Is An Excellent Place To Study!

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Post 16 students are at the heart of our campus and they stand out as ambassadors because they are caring, committed and hard working.

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T: 0116 2394336 M: 07808585825 E: ozzyoshea@hotmail.com Miller Homes Development Markfield Road Ratby Ozzy was contacted on Thursday 28th January by residents who live on Markfield Road after their gardens had been flooded by work being carried out on the development site that backs on to their gardens. He contacted the site manager who then attempted to visit the residents concerned. Arrangements were then immediately made for the ditch situated between the site and the gardens to be cleared to allow the water to flow. Ozzy then made a site visit exercising social distance and wearing a mask to discuss various resident’s complaints first hand. He also arranged for the drains on Groby Road Ratby to be cleaned by them as they were blocked with debris brought off the site onto the road. I am pleased to say Miller homes cleaned the drains the following Monday at their expense and not the County Councils. Should residents have issues please contact us.

Dawn's Delights We are delighted to welcome Dawn who has taken over the former Ratby Cafe. Whilst she can only offer takeaways right now, It is important that we support local businesses and we are told that the food is delicious. Go Dawn, we are all behind you!!

Update on the new Ratby Surgery We are pleased to announce that the new Doctors Surgery application has now been passed by planning officers. We are both so excited by this, which will offer so much more to the village of Ratby. We have both supported this from the start and now it can finally happen.

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Dog issues We both get a lot of complaints about dogs and owners not picking up after them which is an ongoing issue. We would politely ask the small minority of dog owners who do not pick up, to think about others and pick up after their dog. Chris was recently attacked by a large dog which has done serious damage to his left hand that has left him unable to work due to the infection. If you have a dog that you know has an aggressive nature as an owner, you need to consider taking preventative measures.

Local Poppy Appeal Organiser Finally Chris, as the Parade Marshal for the village of Ratby asked last time for a volunteer to become the local organiser of the Poppy Appeal. Mark came forward but we do not have your contact details. Please call Chris as he now has all the contact details you need.

We are both working hard in conjunction with partner agencies to keep you all as safe as possible. Whilst we are all in the same boat, we are both still here to help all of you if you need us in terms of Borough Council Services. As we always say, we are only a phone call away. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support.

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The Day Will Come Poem by Kirby Lad

These winter days, just prior to spring I'm oft inspired to do something Let off some steam, perform some deed Like prune a tree, or pull some weeds

And then I'm shocked out of my dream Those days of old have gone it seems No trip to Skeggie can be planned All moves outside the village banned

The weather's not that great I know But I'm so restless I must go Dressed up in hat, warm gloves, Kagool Out to the shed, check through the tools

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Hello From The 92nd Scout Group In Leicester Forest East Article by Chris Capell

As you receive and browse through this copy of ‘YOUR LOCAL’ we will have reached almost a year in lockdown – many of us have experienced multiple challenges – initially queueing outside our local stores to source the last of the toilet rolls and getting to grips with online meetings [you’re on mute!] – with luck we will soon be able to be enjoying the brighter days with our families and getting back into the outdoors.

From the 92nd perspective we closed face to face meetings back in March with the hope that our planned Summer Camps would be able to go ahead – unfortunately, it wasn’t long before these too were cancelled. All was not lost as some or our sections were able to deliver online zoom meetings, this was supported by our families – both in terms of finding the time to support their child to complete the activity and to devise fitness and safety programmes we could share across the group.

Our members have missed so much in the past twelve months; all of their weekly group activities, St George’s Day Parade where members can renew their promise, the Remembrance Service, Christingle and not to forget individual section, whole group, District and County Camps – the last group activities in 2020 were a Beaver Sleepover at the New Walk Museum and a visit to the Pantomime.

Completion of our annual census evidences that throughout lockdown we have maintained the majority of our membership – this is testament to our leaders in being creative and continuing to deliver online activities and to our parents who have committed to remaining in the group post lockdown. To quote a parent – “It’s been a bit of normal in a horrid world”.

We are led and supported by the National Scout Association; all groups have completed risk assessments to ensure safety for all once we return to face-face scouting. Our leaders, some key-workers, continue to plan in the background to ensure an active balanced programme will be in place for when we can return. Our initial priorities will be to plan events for the current members to move between sections and meet their new leaders – ready to embrace new exciting challenges with their friends.

Movement between sections means that there will be availability in our Beaver Colony, for children aged 6-8 – so if you have an interest and are looking to join a group please get in touch and we can put your name on our joining list – there are also spaces within the other sections.

For those who don’t know us – we’ve been delivering Scouting, from our HQ behind St Andrews Church, since 1974 – quickly heading towards our 50th year. We have four sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and twenty active adult volunteer leaders and executive committee members.

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A final request, we need to recruit a treasurer to ‘count our beans’, to manage our ‘cashless’ finances and keep us on track – this mostly involves authorising online payments and keeping financial records.

If you have basic financial skills and a couple of hours a month to support a band of happy volunteers to deliver scouting please do contact me – it is a really important role in the group and one we have been struggling to fill – we have goals and dreams to achieve and need another enthusiastic volunteer to join the team. If this isn’t for you, please consider your families, friends, neighbours to see if they've the time/skills to support us.

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The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group Article by Judith Upton

The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group generally meets 6 times a year, and membership is open to all. Visitors are always welcome to all our meetings, which usually take place in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Main St., Kirby Muxloe and start at 7.30 pm.

Details of the dates of meetings, together with the topics that will be covered, are shown on the notice board in Kirby Muxloe Library and on our website, which is www.kirbymuxloelocalhistorygroup.org Unfortunately, due to the Corona virus (Covid-19), all our meetings are cancelled until further notice. This includes our new “Memories” meetings, held at the Library meeting room each month. We will continue to support “Your Local” magazine with our monthly articles. Stay safe, follow government advice and if you are out and about, practice social distancing. For the latest details about meetings, see our website.

At the top of Big Hill -on the sledge - Charlie Moore, ? Cooper, Ron Crooks.

Snow, slides and sledges Where is the snow? If we take a look back to years long ago, we can all remember heavy snow. However, at the present time due to global warming, climate change and the melting ice caps, our weather has changed – most likely for ever!

Looking at the village school record books, we can see that during the winter months, children were often unable to attend school.

The fields were so deep in snow that it was impossible to reach school and then return home at the end of lessons. In the first part of the 20th century, the primary school was often closed due to insufficient fuel to stoke the fires or, later on, the boiler. Initially, the school was heated by open fires in the classrooms. In 1912, it is recorded that there was a “fearful blizzard” and many absentees.

1947 brought the most severe weather conditions people had ever experienced. There were shortages of fuel and food and an inability to travel, due to the icy roads and drifting snow. The few children who did attend school sat in their coats in an effort to keep warm.

Here in K.M., the snow drifted high up against the Memorial Gates and the roads and pathways were covered in ice. We are told that some of the hedges on Ratby Lane were so frozen and laden with snow that it was possible to walk along the top of the hedge!

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When the snow fell, most of the village children suddenly became very excited! Our village had one great advantage over other surrounding villages. BIG HILL! Over the years, so many people have recounted their memories of sledging down this very big hill.

The words “Pancake Alley”, “Kirby Muxloe Winter Sports” and “The Rapids” are just a few of the names that take many of us back over the years. The 1940’s to 1960’s were possibly the best years for sledging. This was the time before the Castle estate was built and the fields from behind the Royal Oak, down to the brook, were farming land. The hill behind the castle was a slightly different shape to the hill today, possibly because of constant ploughing in the last fifty years. Many of the children in the village had a sledge, with some being quite simple construction, whilst others were much more elaborate, with special runners to make them travel at a much faster pace. Younger children usually did their first solo run on the “nursery slope”. This was near to the stile and a hedge that cows used for shelter in bad weather. Where there are cows, there are always “cow pats” and unfortunately many young children finished off their run by landing in one or even two! The main run came next, with a telegraph pole abut half way down. The final part of the field was only used when conditions were absolutely right.

The slope had an odd shape and after starting quite gently, it came to a sudden drop, almost like going over a waterfall. This run was known as “The Rapids”.

So many stories abound, especially ones about 1947, the worst winter in living memory. In that particular year, conditions were absolutely right for sledging on the most difficult run. At the top of the hill, the sledges were ready, they took off and gained speed very quickly. At the bottom of the hill, there was a wire which everyone ducked under and then over the icy brook and landed in the soft snow on the other side. Of course there were always mishaps - in 1947, one young lad decided he had had enough and was going home. He sped down the hill, under the wire but unfortunately was not going at sufficient speed to jump the brook, so as he landed, there was an almighty crunch and splash and the ice broke under him. Oh dear!

Sometimes, groups of older lads would organise a group slide. Two or three sledges were put next to each other and the boys lay on them with their arms around each other’s shoulders. Then others, usually 1 or 2 per sledge, climbed on top, similarly linked, and when everyone was ready, the people still at the top of the hill would push them off. They hurtled down the hill, with the added weight causing them to go faster than normal. As they neared the telegraph pole, someone would shout “BREAK”, all arms were unlinked and the folk at the bottom of the sledge steered it to one side or the other, thus avoiding the telegraph pole. There were often casualties, not serious, but many people who were on top fell off and rolled in the snow.

One of the most exciting events was when parents of children who lived on Kirby Fields arrived in their cars in the evening. They stationed their cars looking towards Big Hill and then turned on their headlights, thus illuminating the hill and all the children on their slides. One year, Mr Wathes of Castle Farm brought his tractor to the top of the field and turned his on his headlights to further illuminate the course - wow, that must have been so exciting, I wish I’d been there!

Many thanks to Jan Timson who supplied most of the memories in this article. If you have memories of sledging on Big Hill, please let us know by contacting us via our website (see top of article).

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Lent And Easter At Blessed Sacrament And St. Peter’s Article by Karen Scott

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This is just to report that the Library is still here! Granted, we are not operational at the moment, but be assured that it is being well-looked after, we are planning for the future, recovery plans will shortly be in place, and we are rarin’ to go. We don’t know yet when that will be, but as soon as re-opening is allowed, we’ll be there.

We all know that these are very difficult times for everyone, and it’s hard to look for a silver lining. We find that a positive way forward is to have a hunt around the garden and see that the daffodils, the snowdrops and the crocuses are all quite brilliantly doing their thing. Plus the birds are chirruping away and the days are getting longer – so lots to look forward to, hard as at times it seems.

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A Message From Ratby Surgery Articles by Joan Hawkins Ratby Surgery New Medical Centre The surgery consulted with all patients in August and September in 2019 about their feelings on the new medical centre and what patients felt would be important for them. It highlighted several priorities for patients: • Being able to consult with their doctor of choice with a mixture of routine, semi urgent and urgent appointments from modern medical premises • Adequate parking including disabled parking • Other services - dental, onsite chemist and physiotherapist • The ability to have minor procedures and services other than 'core' GP services onsite that might have previously been provided within hospitals.

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