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The luncheon club is looking to increase its membership and welcome new members into the club. We are a lady’s group who meet monthly at Lindale Golf Club, Woodhouse Eaves, to enjoy excellent food, good company and entertaining after dinner speakers. Our membership is made up from ladies across Leicester and TheLeicestershire.yearlymembership fee is £20.00, lunches are £19.00 monthly and consists of a 3course set meal plus tea or coffee. Dietary requirements or special requests are catered for.
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The recent Jubilee Celebrations brought back memories for Mark Finnigan of a less happy street party in Groby 20 years ago to celebrate the Queen’s fifty years on the throne.
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Over time he has had several implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and stents fitted, and is just fine and walks daily in the nearby Anwoodlands.”ICDisasmall device which can treat people with dangerously abnormal heart rhythms. It continually monitors and sends electrical pulses to regulate abnormal heart rhythms (specifically those that can be dangerous and cause a cardiac arrest).
We’re busy planning our future events and the next will be our Autumn Fair on Saturday October 1st in the Village Hall, Kirby Muxloe, from 10.30 am to 12.30pm. We hope to have Cancer Research Christmas cards and diaries for sale, along with many stalls such as tombola, cakes etc. There are still a few stalls left, so if anyone is interested in displaying and selling their goods, please contact Glen Graham on 2388018. We’d particularly love to have you there, if you’re selling something unusual and/or unique.
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Just like everything else the pandemic has adversely affected the work of Take Heart. “Our hospital ward visiting and publicity stall volunteers have still not been allowed to visit the hospital,” said a spokesperson. But the group is active in fundraising and this enables it to buy equipment for cardiac services at Glenfield. “We are still looking into funding systems which allow patients to be monitored from home, saving a long hospital stay, and blood pressure monitors.” One recent donation of £1000 was made by a local company who lost a colleague to a heart attack at work.
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Later, the Newbold Verdon Christian Community Choir will be helping us all to get into the Christmas spirit, when they provide a medley of songs and Christmas Carols on Friday 25th
A lively talk on belly dancing by Roxanne, our well known local exponent, was on the agenda for the meeting on 6 August at Glenfield Hospital. From September to the end of the year the new venue for the meetings, on the first Saturday of the month, is likely to be the Clinical Education Centre near the South entrance car park accessed off the A50. Check the venue has not had to be changed before travelling.
“There were lots of cakes, drinks and bunting,” reflected Mark. “Terry, my Dad, being a part time club singer, took the microphone and sang to the large crowd. It was very much enjoyed by everyone, but shortly after, as he showed someone his Union Jack socks, he sadly fell down with a heart attack. Luckily there were several nurses from the Glenfield Hospital, and others around, who performed CPR. Dad died three times, but those ladies didn’t give up until the ambulance arrived.
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Of course, both the LRI and later the Glenfield Hospital helped him, and as a result he became a member and then a Committee member of the Take Heart. He often attended with Janet, my Mum, at the bookstall and the support group, where he particularly enjoyed talking to, and giving reassurance to anyone experiencing heart problems. Mum also helps the Take Heart Support Group, both in person and by selling jams, pickles and more.
My Dad Died Three Times And Has Supported The Take Heart Charity Ever Since
Following the disruption of the pandemic the monthly Support Group meetings are getting more and more attendees, though there are Committee gaps which still need to be filled.
A 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 Asbeneficiaries.thesurviving 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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A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensuring that their children inherit their share of the property, while giving their surviving partner the ability to live in the property for the rest of their life. If the surviving partner wants to move to another property, they can still sell the property and the proceeds to be used to purchase a new property, the terms of the Trust remain over the new property.
Well,Breathe!Mrs Angry, you are wrong! Everyone you encounter is wonderful! You may not like them but think about it – how did they come into being? That is a miracle in itself. And to grow into adulthood, survive all the pitfalls. Some survive better than others, of course. There is a theory about that but I’m not going to bother researching. I am going to try to appreciate and enjoy the miracle that makes us human. I am going to do my best to value my fellow human. Can I do it?
At the moment we meet via Zoom twice a month.1st & 3rd Wednesdays@7pm. (Members are sent a link)
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Anyone who writes, enjoys writing, or who wants to get better at it is eligible. We read the writing we've done as homework & get helpful, creative 'feedback' from our friendly others.
That’s the third time this week I’ve had to switch the radio off! And it’s only Yes,Tuesday!yes, I know we all have to switch the radio off – when we leave the house or go to bed – that’s not the sort of ‘switching off’ I mean! I have to switch off because I cannot stand to listen for a moment longer! I just get so frustrated and angry about the effusive language that some presenters use. Everything is ‘fantastic’/’marvellous’/’wonderful’/’incredible’.
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The Writers'WORKSHOP group is also looking for one or two members. It's an in-person group, and focusses directly on the many techniques of writing.(eg.description, dialogue, short story,memoir etc)
Really? Is everything that they encounter that good? Does that particular presenter actually love everyone she talks about, as she says? Is every piece of music her favourite?
I’ll give it a try… … though I may need to switch to a different radio station.
You don't have to have any standard of writing.
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Well,Phew!I’ve got that off my chest. I am feeling a bit calmer now I’ve put it out there. Calm enough to analyse why I become Mrs Angry at the over-use of Well…I’vesuperlatives.given it some thought. I think it stems from envy. Not everyone I encounter is wonderful. Some are not even nice! Take the driver who tailgates me dangerously because I won’t exceed the speed-limit. (No! Don’t! I feel another rant coming on! Don’t let’s go there!)
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Bradgate Rotary Club is supporting us with advice and publicity materials. Look out for our leaflet through your door and see for yourself what you might lose. We're recruiting! Thank you to the nine new volunteers who came forward after our public meeting. You're joining a great team and will make us even stronger! The more volunteers we have, the more we can provide to our community. It's what we're here for.
Strong Support From Dr Luke Evans, MP and CC Ozzy O'shea
Quiz Night & Bingo! As ever our quiz night drew a large crowd this month and all enjoyed the evening, the new raffle being a popular extra. Steve hosts his next quiz on 19th August at 7.30. Equally popular was our very first Bingo! Night. Prizes donated by the Co-op were happily added to by our library team and the raffle was a generous one! Steve took off his quiz master hat and replaced it with his clever caller's patter. Dates to remember: Wednesday 10th and 24th August and 7th and 21st September at 7.30pm. Adults and older accompanied children welcome, so come along and enjoy the sessions.
On July 8th library trustees met with our local Member of Parliament Dr Luke Evans, MP and Ozzy O'shea, CC. Both were very sympathetic to our determination to keep our village library and community hub open. Luke was keen to do whatever lay within his power to help us and has offered to write to the utility companies with whom we are struggling to reach an agreement over an historic bill. He has put us in touch with grant opportunities and has generally offered real, practical support. We all felt the meeting was a reassuring and encouraging one and will keep you updated. Ratby Parish Council have also been approached for support.
The Co-op Comes Up Trumps! The trustees would like to shout out a huge thank you to our regional and local Co-operative Society. In the past month we have received a grant of £675 from the community fund to pay for a new fridge-freezer and microwave oven for our kitchen. It was really needed as our old equipment had suddenly 'gone' and the new one arrived in the nick of time. Not just that, however, we met with five members of the regional and local staff who were enthusiastic in their wish to do whatever they can to keep our village hub buzzing. Carl, Tracy and Julie from our local were full of ideas and offers of practical help and Karen from the regional office offered advice and committed to supporting us via vouchers and services. Thank you so much –your help will really make a difference! 16th December 2022 is when our lease ends unless our finances improve.
How Can The Village Help? Are you planning on a visit to The Bull's Head on Main St for one of their great meals? If so please consider adding an extra £1 to the bill as this will go straight to us. We are so grateful for their support as their team has made a real effort to help us increase our funds. Every donation counts.
Yoga chair based class starting soon. Clara, our experienced and very gentle leader, will be starting her classes in the library from 10.15-11.15 am on Tuesday 23rd August. The exercises will be mostly seated but Clara will be posting more about them on social media and in the library. I know I'm going to welcome the chance to stretch and bend without feeling that I should apologize for going too slow!
Not forgetting the children!
Children's activities this holiday have been popular: we've had Lego week, Collage week and we have more coming up! Take a look at 8 year old Francesca and 3 year old Jacob's 3D collage -brilliant job!
Look out for our Uniform Swap for new school year. Date not quite fixed as I write, but we will be organizing a swap of 'younger for older' clothing in clean, good condition. Don't buy everything new until you've had a chance to browse our stall.
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Visit The Little Shop And Cafe Local crafters have been so generous; by donating goods for sale we now have our own craft area with very pretty and useful goods for sale. Items include cards, coasters, wreaths, amazing wet bags and re-usable nappy holders. I love the Blind Date With a Book, offering too. Our popular cafe has extended into an outside area which we are busy turning into a pretty outside space! Very restful and comfortable thanks to the generous donation of tables and chairs. Specials this month have included delicious iced latte and cappuccino coffees, so good with a slice of cake... Fun and Games.
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The Headteacher, Staff and Governors warmly invite you to visit the school on: Thursday 29th September 2022 6.00pm to 8.00pm To arrange a tour of the school ‘at work’, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Simon Andrews on the number below or by email to office@southcharnwood.org Broad Lane, Markfield, Leics LE67 9TB - Tel: 01530 242351 www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk
We’re glad to say that the Library is really busy this summer, which is great news. We have a pretty constant stream of children coming to see us, with lots of them taking an active part in the Summer Reading Challenge. There is still plenty of time for more to join in so if you are looking for something to keep the children occupied, drop in and enrol. This is a free service. In brief, it involves children in reading a minimum of six books over the summer, and then rating them, with little rewards along the way. On successful completion, the children get a certificate and a medal. Children up to the age of 12 can take part. What’s not to like about that?
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Article by Liz Collinson Here we are again and still no rain. It somehow seems a distant memory. How our gardens are suffering, poor things. We battle on regardless, ever hopeful of better things to come. It’s not often we moan about having too much sun, but that seems to be the name of the game right now. Still, the sunflowers are looking wonderful, are they not – what a wonderful idea that was.
We will have a second Family Activity morning on Wednesday 17th August from 10.00 – 12.00. We ran the first in July and were pleased that it was immensely successful. Children have the opportunity to take part in a range of craft activities, including Lego, Hama beads, and simple science. We have lots of volunteers on hand to help and encourage, and there are refreshments for sale, including our rather splendid stock of ice creams. Children must be accompanied.
If the answers are yes, then we would like to hear from you!
We are hosting two Open Meetings, to initially gather ideas for projects that could benefit Kirby Muxloe. If you have time to help with the organisation of such events, then please come along. We are sure that together we could make some of your ideas, big and small, a reality.
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Would you like to see more social events held in our village?
ADVANCE NOTICE
Have you any ideas about how we could bring together our community?
Would you like to see positive changes made to our village environment?
The Community Hub already supports local events, including those run by the Parish Council; organises cultural events for adults and children; is a meeting place to hold committee meetings; and a central point for communications. We are ready to do more, but we need your help!
Contact by email to anthony.deakin@hotmail.com or phone Leigh on 0116 233 7699 to express interest or raise ideas.
Kirby Muxloe Library and Community Hub (KML&CH) is about so much more than books! We are launching a new community action initiative: Friends Of The Hub
At the KML&CH we wish to link local people together in order to galvanise and encourage volunteer involvement in all sorts of ways.
Please come to one of the open meetings to be held at the Library either on: Wednesday 7th September or Wednesday 14th September both 7.30pm
If you have an idea or project in mind but cannot attend, then please message us. If you have no particular idea in mind but would just like to support the community and hear what others have to say, then do come along. There is no compulsion to say anything, but it would be great to see you and gauge interest.
We will be supporting the Village Fun Day and Scarecrow Trail on Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th September. There is plenty of advertising for this around the village and we are hoping that, following the brilliant Jubilee event, this will have equal appeal. It would be really great to get an annual Scarecrow Trail up and running. We will be making a couple of scarecrows for the Library and hope to see lots around the village. Our contribution will be to have the Library open on the Saturday afternoon for refreshments and on Sunday afternoon for a sale of donated books, jigsaws and DVDs, and also lost property that has not been claimed.
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We have at least three events planned for the autumn. Two we have done before – a Roger and Rosemary quiz, which will take place in the Library this time with a cheese-based supper and puddings (date to be announced), a gig with the ever-popular N’Ukes ukulele band (accompanied by a ploughman’s and puddings supper) on 29th October and an entirely new event – apple pressing! This latter is planned for 17th and 18th October to celebrate National Apple Day. Just bring along your crop of excess apples and turn them into apple juice. Now that sounds like fun! More details to follow.
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Leicester Forest East Parish Council Article by Holly Mann Grant Policy Reminder The Parish Council's Community Grants Scheme is now open! Applications from community groups, for a specific project, are welcomed. For more information please www.lfeparishcouncil.org.uk/uploads/grants-policy-1.pdfvisit: (or email clerk@lfeparishcouncil.org.uk) to discuss becoming a Parish Councillor Leicester Forest East Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE, Leicester LE3 3JE Supper is included consisting of assorted sandwich platters and nibbles to be served at tables Vegetarian or gluten free options available if requested at the time of booking Tea and coffee will be available and you are very welcome to bring along your own cold drinks and glasses Tickets £8 each – to be bought in advance Available by calling Rosemarie Nash Smith on 0116 482 9076 or The Parish Clerk in person at the Hall or calling on 0116 239 0039 Full payment is required at the time of booking please On the night arrive by 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start Teams of up to six people. Tables will be allocated on arrival Individuals or smaller groups welcome to join with others to make up teams and share your combined knowledge All proceeds will be donated to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for Liver Foundation UK Please bring your own picnic! Ratby Brass Band from 3pm - 4.45pm Quorn Ukulele Orchestra from 2pm -2.45pm Free Entry – No Tickets Needed Picnic in the Park SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2022 2:00PM - 5:00PM Kings Drive Playing Fields, Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3JE (behind the Parish Hall) 10 | www.openboxpromotions.co.uk/news
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Quiz Night – 11th or 18th November Christmas Fair – 26th November, 11am to2pm
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We can also loan out books but please remember the Coffee Mornings on the 1st Saturday of the month (10:00 – 13:00). Please make a note of the future events and contact us if you are interested or want to purchase tickets by using the QR code below.
The library held its summer fair on the 23rd July. The event was well attended and raised over £100 to support the library. You may had seen the details on social media previously. The stalls included crafts, cakes, samosas, tombola, a book stall and children’s activities. Pictured is one of the children who has made a model of a soft toy. All these events will help raise funds for the library. As we are losing our grants from Leicestershire County Council due to Government funding next year these events are vital to keep the library open.
Bingo Night – 9th September – 7pm for 7.30pm start Bring your own snacks and drinks - £6.00 per strip. Get tickets now.
Stafford Leys pupils – Book area and new books
Look out for the books marked up with blue stickers and an area at the back of the library is dedicated to the school.
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Some Stafford Leys pupils have been visiting the library on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons which has been a great success for both the Library and School. In further co-operation the library has purchased some books (selected by the school) to support this activity and they are available for the Stafford Leys pupils to borrow. The books will be available from the start of term with further books supporting French and geography being added later in the year. For those parents look for further details on the school twitter feed.
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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
Covid precautions will apply. For further details, please see our website. “Memories” meetings unfortunately remain suspended, pending our assessment of the effectiveness of our anti-virus procedures.
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The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group generally meets 6 times a year, and membership is open to all.
Jan’s story My father Fred Clarke was born in Leicester in 1902, moving to Kirby Muxloe in 1926 when he married my mother. Fred, as a boy was lively and adventurous, who all his life loved to try new things. When Fred was nine years old and living in Oxenden Street, Leicester, his mother realised he was missing. His father was aware that Fred loved fire engines and having heard that there was a fire at St George’s Church (in the Curve area of the town), he went there to find him. Reports of the Great Fire of Leicester records that the fire engine from Asfordby Street Fire Station attended the fire. Looking at the street map it seems likely that Fred would have seen or heard the fire engine going to the fire and followed it! When Fred was 13 and living at Soar Mill, Broughton Astley, his parents left him in charge of his 8 year old brother and 4 year old sister May. May fell into the river and Fred rescued her. (I can see a trend forming here, Fred was obviously very adventurous and would always “have a go” no matter what the problem was J.U.).
This month our article is penned by Jan Timson (née Clarke). Jan, as many people in Kirby Muxloe will be aware, is now 90 years old and as sharp as a tack! Sometimes, I find it quite difficult to get my head around all her research, much of it going on at the same time as another project. I visit her quite often and there are always more stories to tell, more information to impart. Lately, Jan has been researching her father Fred’s time in the Sea Scouts during WWI. It appears that, although the Sea Scouts were invaluable to the coastal areas of Great Britain, especially during WWI, there is little information about them, as most records were lost in the bombing of London during WWII. Jan, as ever, not to be beaten, contacted various people, until at last she found the title of a book which charts the life of a Sea Scout during WWI and after. The book “Sea Scouting A History 1909-2009” was written by Roy Masini. Roy was born in London in 1941 and joined the Sea Scouts in 1949, spending many hours on the river Thames as a young boy. He became a life-long Sea Scout and held various senior positions in the Sea Scout movement. He is acknowledged as a “Sea Scout Historian”.
My father told me that when patrolling the cliffs with a coast guard on a moonlit night, looking over the edge of the cliff, they spotted a body spread-eagled on the beach below. This had to be investigated, which involved climbing down the cliff. I was never told more details; I can imagine my mother digging dad in the ribs before he said too much!
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I contacted the Local History Society of Rottingdean hoping that they would have some information about the Sea Scouts, but unfortunately, they did not.
During WWI, representatives of Leicestershire Scouts went to see if the Sea Scouts were being well looked after. In a report of the visit held by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Record Office, it states that they were concerned to learn that some of the scouts had been on a destroyer in Newhaven Harbour – I wonder if Ernie Head facilitated the expedition?
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Fred joined the Sea Scouts, which had been founded by Warrington Baden-Powell with the encouragement of his brother Robert Baden-Powell, author of “Scouting for Boys”. The Scout movement was founded in 1907 by Robert and the Sea Scouts founded by Warrington in 1912, although by 1910 a uniform had already been approved. In 1911, the government gave permission for Sea Scouts to be recruited as Coast Watchers in time of war, to replace runners between coast guard stations. Fred spent some time as a Coast Watcher based in Rottingdean in East Sussex, between 1914 and 1916. Unfortunately, if he did write letters home they have been lost. I have two stories he told. One day he and a mate were tasked with collecting old newspapers on a hand cart. They were in Newhaven pushing the cart up the steep hill of Brighton Road in the pouring rain, feeling very sorry for themselves. A young woman saw them and invited them in to warm themselves with a cup of tea and a slice of gingerbread. Her name was Edie Head and she was married to a dock worker, Ernie Head. This started a friendship that lasted until Edie and Ernie died. As a family we had many happy holidays in Newhaven.
At present Jan is researching the badges seen on the picture of Fred in his Sea Scout Uniform. Now, with the help of the Scouts UK Heritage Collection, we have the details of the tasks that Fred had to undertake to earn his badges. A full list of tasks can be seen on our website.
Fred was a member of the Leicester scout band, playing the drums. One Sunday morning, marching through Leicester he wondered whether if he took the drum stick straps off his wrists, he could toss the sticks in the air and catch them again. The thought was father of the deed. but alas he failed – the sticks landed on top of an open-air tram! The Band Master was not amused.
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We have exciting news here at Leicester Animal Aid! Work is almost complete on the installation of two new cat sanctuary pens. Funding for this has been provided by the Pets at Home Foundation and a generous donation from a local family of animal lovers, the Proctor family.
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A Section 50 licence application for Burroughs Road, Ratby has been approved from for dates 08.08.2022 to 26.08.2022.
The Household Support Fund runs until the end of September and offers vouchers to vulnerable pensioners and families to help with fuel and food costs. The £3.6 million fund will also pay for food vouchers for around 14,000 children who are eligible for free school meals, during the six-week summer holiday. From August, we’re planning one-off £100 payments for people in receipt of pension credit - you can find out more soon.
In order to try and prevent congestion / access issues they are using two way temporary stop and go boards for 3 weeks rather than a road closure for 6 weeks. When they are not on site working they will plate over the excavation and ensure that these plates will be suitable for HGVs and secured correctly. This will mean access can be maintained without positive traffic management being on site all the time. When they have to do the excavation across the entrance to the pub they have advised us that they can do this in 2 halves so access will be maintained for the pub.
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Ratby Road Kirby Muxloe. A road closure commenced on the 8th August until 18th September 2022 to allow for connections to the site in Kirby Muxloe the installation of traffic lights and road resurfacing. Residents wishing to access Blood Hill and the A47 or Glenfield will need to follow the diversion route via Desford Lane into Kirby Muxloe Then left in to Main Street and right onto Blood Hill. Like Ratby Kirby Muxloe has been affected by new developments.
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public about the continued increase in reports about scams where victims are targeted on WhatsApp by criminals pretending to be someone they know – typically their Betweenchildren.3rdFebruary 2022 and 21st June 2022, there have been a total of 1235 reports made to Action Fraud linked to this scam, with total reported losses exceeding £1.5mn.
Supporting people Our teams help adults who need additional support because of increasing fuel and food prices - including older people where in many situations their care workers are the only people that they will see and interact with.
Help with home energy Warm Homes From grants and funding to supplying low-cost items, the Warm Homes Fund supports people to stay warm in their homes. Energy advice and switching support is also offered to residents to help them make informed decisions in the future.
Crisis support We support The Signposting and Community Support Service which helps people in hardship with furniture and electrical goods, as well as emergency short-term food and fuel support to people in crisis.
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Community Fridges In Wigston, Coalville, Loughborough, and Hinckley, our volunteer-run Community Fridges are continuing to support their local communities by providing donated food for free to anyone who needs it.
The contractor working for Langan Homes originally wanted a 6 week road closure and were going to have to connect from outside the WPD asset all the way up to the park, across it and through the fields. Officers had a site meeting with them and asked them to rethink the proposals to reduce the duration / look at if there was a shorter route possible because of the impact on the local area. They undertook some investigation work and came back with new proposals which meant the connection point is closure to the pub and therefore the distance they need to cover is a lot shorter.
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Highways officers have asked the contractors to contact affected residents and businesses including the pub on Burroughs Road again in advance of the works to explain this and so they are aware when deliveries etc are expected, they have also been asked to place out advance warning signs concerning the works.
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The criminal will provide bank details for the payment to be made to, with some coming back with further demands for money.
By teaming up with district councils, we’re securing money to install energy efficiency measures in those homes most in need of support. This means that over the next year, more than £3 million will be spent making Leicestershire’s homes warmer, and tackling the crucial issue of rising energy prices. Find out more about the Green Living Leicestershire home energy grant.
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Criminals will usually begin the conversation with “Hello Mum” or “Hello Dad” and will say that they are texting from a new mobile number as their phone was lost or damaged. They will then ask for money to purchase a new one, or claim that they need money urgently to pay a bill
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A new press release has just come out from HBBC regarding an earlier collection this week starting on Wednesday that will mean a start time of 6am rather than 7am. This is because of the imminent heatwave but Ratby residents are not affected so far as our collection is on Monday's. Even so, we advise that residents put their bins out for collection on Sunday nights.
The development would have a significant adverse impact on the intrinsic value, beauty and open character of the area contrary to policy DM4 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD; DM10 Development and Design Developments will be permitted providing that the following requirements are met: It complements or enhances the character of the surrounding area with regard to scale, layout, density, mass, design, materials and architectural features. This application is contrary to policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.
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22/00648/OUT Land South Of Markfield Road Ratby Leicestershire. Lagan Homes Ltd have submitted a further outline Planning Application for another residential development of up to 75 dwellings alongside associated site infrastructure and open space (All matters reserved except for access) This village has taken far more than its far share of housing forced up us by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Reasons to object. Our Schools are full and will be from the current developments. Children will have to go to school in Groby to Martinshaw Primary School and those places will soon become full.
The development would have a significant impact on highway safety, generating a significant increase in traffic movements on an already busy road, particularly the junction of Markfield Road and Main Street and Groby Road, Ratby, contrary to policy DM17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.
The Following are policy reasons that can be used to object to this application
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Ozzy arranged a meeting which we both attended, at the Hinckley Hub with the new Director of Planning Sharon Stacey. We have both vented our dismay that (A) The Planning Department is not fit for purpose, ( B) that new planning consultants are not contactable ( C) that saved planning policies seem to be out of date when deliberating applications in the Rural Areas such as Ratby but not in the LibDem controlled areas such as Burbage which is fundamentally unfair but that is the hand that we have been dealt. On top of the original 267 dwellings in Ratby that have already got permission, We are still faced with a possible 75 homes by Lagan Homes north of Markfield Rd and 225 dwellings by Gladman Homes off Desford lane. We remain committed to level the playing field and we are confident that Sharon Stacey is happy to work with us and take the existing Officers to task and more importantly, the ruling Administration.
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For further information, visit Gary and his team at The Health Store, West Bridgford or call 0115 9814080.
What is the role of a PPG?
Hello, I am Lynda I decided to join the PPG because I was very impressed by the Surgery's future plans. I am deafblind and believe I can make a difference by raising awareness of disabilities and access issues. For example, I was able to advise the Practise that they could arrange to dispense NHS hearing aid batteries from our reception to save patients having to go to LRI The were very happy to action this This is an exciting time to be involved with Ratby Surgery.
At the top of this list? It has to be neem. Neem is a very valuable plant when it comes to treating skin conditions. The properties of the plant make it wonderful at relieving any discomfort or itchiness associated with dry, sensitive skin and it works quickly and effectively to ease inflammation and pain – making it a perfect option for eczema-prone skin. A. Vogel’s Neem Cream and Oil can be applied directly to the affected area as needed. A Neem Shampoo, with extracts of neem leaves, is also available for dry, irritated and flaky scalps. Do bear in mind though, that neem is not suitable for those with nut allergies or pregnant women.
Finally, calendula has been used for centuries as a soothing and calming remedy to help with skin inflammation, burns and cuts. As far is research into the effectiveness of calendula for eczema is concerned, more is needed, but anecdotal evidence does suggest it may help to keep skin hydrated and fight infection.
The purpose of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) is to ensure that patients and carers are involved in decisions about the range, shape and quality of services provided by their Practice.
Skin is typically red, dry and itchy.
Hello I am Joan and I am on this group because I am passionate about patients being involved in decisions that impact on their own care. I recently retired from the NHS after 48years of service My entire career was in Leicester I trained as a nurse and was a District nurse for a number of years before going into a management role and workinig in most services including mental health and learning disabilty services I led a number of projects which included patient participation .In this role as a member of the PPG I sit as a patient and hopefully use my previous knowledge and skills on this group This is a proactive Practice with Doctors who work very hard to continually improve services and like my colleaques I am excited about the future.
What can a PPG not do?
Therefore I have lots of reasons to want to be involved with the PPG group to shape the surgery for years to come. As one of the younger members, I also want to give a voice to my generation.
To explore issues from patient complaints and patient surveys, contribute to actions plans and help monitor improvements.
Itchy, dry skin? Eczema is the name given to a group of conditions that cause skin to become itchy, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. There are seven types of eczema but atopic eczema is by far the most common.
As a group of patients working with the doctors at Ratby Surgery we are very keen to recruit some more members in an attempt to get a better representation of patients registered with this practice We would particularly be interested in recruiting a younger and older gentleman and 1or 2 A level age students who feels confident enough to represent young people’s views. However, there are no other membership requirements except that patients must be registered with the practice.
What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)? A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient experience to improve the service.
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Topical steroids and prescription medicines can help with eczema symptoms, but they’re often not without unwanted side-effects. If you’re looking for a more natural approach to managing eczema, there are a number of plant remedies that can help to ease the itch and soothe irritated skin.
Evening primrose oil is a rich plant source of omega-6 fatty acids and gamma-linolenic acid, which, when taken orally, may help to ease the inflammation characteristic of eczema. It’s also worth noting that many people with eczema seem to lack an enzyme that converts essential fatty acids into prostaglandins, anti-inflammatory compounds that help to counter an allergic response.
Hello I am Jackie I’ve never worked in the NHS but like most people I’m very proud of it. So when the chance came to be involved in a small way, I was pleased to join the PPG at Ratby Surgery. The new Medical Centre should be open some time next year and this is an exciting time for the local community to get involved and be part of it.
To provide a means for patients to become more involved and make suggestions about the healthcare services they receive.
To support health awareness and patient education.
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PPG patient members cannot provide any medical advice to other patients, or deal with personal/medical issues or individual patient complaints during the meeting.
Hello I am Jenny and have been a member of Ratby surgery's PPG for a number of years. My background is NHS, qualifying as a Nurse I held a number of specialist nursing posts before moving into senior management. My interest in joining the PPG was in helping develop and mould services which would benefit the local community. Working alongside the GP's and Practice staff I have been impressed with the future plans for our G.P services and opportunities for more developments following the completion of the new Medical Centre. As a member of the PPG I am pleased that this practice has a group of Doctors who are totally committed to the patients in their care.
Evening primrose oil can also be used topically to soothe irritated skin.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the PPG please contact: Nicky NHS.netRatby122RatbyOperationalTreendManagerSurgeryStationRoadLE60JPe-mail:nicola.treend@nhs.net
To give patients and practice staff the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Oatmeal can also be very soothing on irritated, itchy skin. Blend with lukewarm water to form a paste and then apply topically to the affected area. A less messy but equally soothing option, is to run yourself an oatmeal bath. You can use any kind of oatmeal but keep your ingredients natural. A top tip is to pour a cup of oats into the toe section of an old pair of tights and tie in a knot so as to not clog the bath.
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