November 2013 - Shepshed Community Eye

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WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK SHEPSHED COMMUNITY EYE

e’ve enjoyed giving the magazine a fresh look and hope you enjoy reading it, especially as the winter nights are drawing in. This month we also launch our quiz page which has seasonal Sudoku and some fabulous competitions including the chance to win tickets to see Aladdin, courtesy of The Century Theatre, a family ticket to Snibston Discovery Park and the opportunity to have your photograph featured on next month’s front cover.

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Also new is our Charity Focus page which this month saw me visit STEPS Conductive Education Centre, it was a real eye opening morning and so lovely to meet Trish and the team to see what an valuable work they do. I myself have a disabled child and to know that such a wonderful positive place exists is fantastic.

We are also looking to launch a schools page and are looking for local schools to send us outstanding achievements from their pupils, we aren’t judging children against each other so we also want to hear about those who have achieved well for them, this could be academically or in life skills, behaviour or emotional skills. Each month a winner will be chosen who will be presented with a certificate and featured in our magazine.

We are also launching our newest magazine this month! The Loughborough Eye is being printed soon so if you would like to advertise in the first edition please get in touch. Advertising in our magazines is now even easier, just email or call us and we can design your advert for free! If you would like any more information about advertising or would like an article printing, please give us a call or drop us an email.

Next month we will be looking at getting your home ready for winter and the festive season, I can’t believe 2013 has gone so fast!

Regards, Miriam Bentley

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Steps Conductive Education Centre work hard every day to help the lives of young people who are affected with Motor Dysfunction or delay across the East Midlands. Situated in Shepshed they rely on donations and fundraising to carry out their important work.

Conductive Education was pioneered in Hungary in the 1940’s by Dr Andras Peto. The method of teaching allows more children to be kept in mainstream schools.

Conductive Education is a holistic approach centred on the child not the disability, the process - in which play is an integral element - stimulates continuous development in bodily control, mobility and communication, transforming the child’s confidence, motivation and well-being.

Founded 18 years ago Steps only moved into to their purpose built home in 2007, prior to that they were renting rooms to carry out their vital work. Their luck changed when Patron Rosemary Conley funded a move which involved local tradesmen helping out and converting the old school building on Loughborough Road into the fantastic facility they have today, part of which is rented to Glebe House.

Steps need to raise £200,000 pa to run and receive funding from Children in Need as well as their own fundraising events. Last year ‘A Question of Brains’ raised £97,000 and it is hoped that they can raise even more this year! Details about this year’s event are below.

26 families are currently on the books and Steps is their life line, not only providing conductive education for the children but also supporting parents too, as living with a disabled child is physically and emotionally exhausting and being able to talk with parents who are walking a similar path is vital. Steps also organise days out for the families which means parents can feel confident going out to public places with their child knowing they have the support of Steps if they encounter difficulties or prejudice.

Steps have an open door policy and parents are able to self-refer, if you think Steps could help you contact Trish on 01509 506878 or visit www.stepscentre.org.uk

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GREAT NEWS FOR JKM SWIM SCHOOL

I have some great news to share with you all. As of January 2014, we have secured more pool space at Hind Leys College Shepshed, where we currently hold our Thursday and Friday sessions. The days will be Saturday and Sunday, with times to be confirmed. (will be afternoons) This will not effect any of the current Saturday lessons. Any current swimmer wishing to change venue or any new clients please email jkmswim@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks as always to all my staff whom provide the excellent teaching and lifeguard, and the parents whom continue to support JKM Swim School.

We are also looking at starting an adult only swim in October. This would be 9.30 or 10am on a Thursday morning at our Shepshed pool. £4 per session. Come along for a swim and get tips from our 2 swim teachers that will be around to help. Not being sold as a lesson so that even if you just fancy a keep fit swim session you are more than welcome to come along. Get in touch, please email jkmswim@yahoo.co.uk.

CLUB ON THE LOOKOUT FOR TOMORROW’S BIG HITTERS

Shepshed Badminton Club is looking for more children to join its ranks and become tomorrow’s big hitters. The club, which launched a junior session earlier this year, already has around 10 youngsters playing regularly at Shepshed High School on a Thursday night. Coach Eddie Andrews said: “It’s great to see how all the youngsters are coming on. When we started, none of them were hitting very much – but now they’ll get nine of 10 shots.

“One lad told me when he started, ‘I’m rubbish at sport’. But he’s really enjoying it, coming back week after week, and it’s doing his confidence the world of good.” Already, the weekly sessions have been a great success, with some youngsters already being talent spotted for further training sessions. The club is looking for children aged between seven and 16-years-old – and they don’t even need to have picked up a badminton racket before. “The great thing about badminton is that you can play at any age. I’ve played players who are up in their 80s, and they still get the shots.

“It’s also a family sport, you can all play together, and have fun and stay healthy.” For more information, call Eddie on 01530 242050.

SHEPSHED DYNAMO YOUTH & JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 13’S NEW STRIP SPONSOR

Shepshed Dynamo Youth & Juniors U13’s football team has started the new season with a new strip sponsor. The new sponsor, Air Logistics Limited, is a cargo General Sales and Service Agent based at East Midlands Airport. Stephen Dawkins, Chief Operating Officer commented “Air Logistics are pleased to sponsor the new strip and support local clubs. We hope that it will bring the team luck for the forthcoming season.” Shepshed Dynamo Team Manager, Dave Freestone thanked Air Logistics and continued “the lads are really happy with their new kit and are enjoying playing their matches so far this season.” Shepshed Dynamo runs teams for a variety of age groups from U6 through to U16. If anyone has a child that is interested in joining the club please contact Mick Wattam, the club’s Secretary, for further details on 07801 691712 or email: mjw_sons@yahoo.co.uk The team have made a modest start to the season but, with the hard work and dedication of the players, the team are optimistic for the remainder of the season.

BENN NORMAN WINS MIDLANDS TITLE Shepshed ABC’s Benn Norman won his second Midland NABC title on October 26th at the Greene King Stadium, Hinckley. Benn beat Faluk Hussain (Windmill ABC) by a unanimous decision. This was the 4th time Benn and Faluk had fought, and this was Benn’s 3rd victory .

Benn’s coach Shaun Norman said that it was the best Benn had ever boxed, especially being Faluk had been schooled for this bout. Benn is now through to the quarter finals of the National NABC championship, he fights in Mansfield later this month, he is yet to find out his opponent. Benn is confident that he can step up , and add the National title to his Midland title. Benn’s brother Louis is also in action soon. He faces Nathan Reeve for the English flyweight title at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on December 1st.

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Leicestershire FROM YOUR LOCAL MP and Greasepaint Present NICKYProductions MORGAN | AN UPDATE Rutland Wildlife The Hired Man Trust North West Tel: 01509 262723 - Email: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk Regular readers will

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at Shepshed High School Youth Centre and at the Dolphin Swimming Group. Both were really happy and supportive environments.

The ALLEY group meets on Friday nights at 7.15pm and is aimed at young people aged 12-18 with physical, mild learning or social interaction difficulties - do find out more at: www.alleygroup.org.uk

groups can receive double donations thanks to the Grow Your Tenner campaign, a ÂŁ500,000 Match Fund on Localgiving.com.

The Office for Civil Society has made the money available to support small charities and groups working in local communities if that is you or you would like to support a local charity visit: www.localgiving.com/gyt to find out how you can share in the pot!

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Set in Cumbria at the turn of the last century, the views of mental health patients, and The Hired Man is a beatufiul, poignant, their families, living locally about the services harrowing and compelling slice of life in they currently use and if there are any gaps 1900s England, set against the backdrop of in service provision locally. I know that in The Shepshed Dolphin Swimming Group: farming, the growth of unionised mining and Shepshed there is already the excellent www.shepsheddolphins.org.uk meets at Finally, last month the Prime Minister asked the looming threat of war. A tale of love, Changes group based at the Glenmore 10.30am on Saturday mornings at Hind Leys me to become the Economic Secretary loyalty, tragedy human conflictWe in anhope emotional and physical manner, The Hiredconsists Man remains one Centre, whichand I have visited.

Swimming Pool. The membership of to the Treasury. My brief at the Treasury ofthat the best pieces of theatre written in the last 30 years. this survey will provide a chance for individuals with long-term disabilities as well includes tax credits, child poverty, charities,

to get their voices heard and make as those illness injury, thetovoluntary sector and gift aid, childcare, A people recent success at The Curve in Leicester, the show is alsorecovering timely as from it comes onor the eve and of events a difference.

Anyone wishing to take part in of course, their families and friends. I went duties on items such as alcohol and tobacco mark the start of World War One, an event which plays such a big part in this show. It is also especially the survey do so online by visiting this:anniversary along toof both groups toand meet andinenergy policy. So, it is a pretty varied poignant for can Greasepaint this year is the 20th their formation theireveryone first show back www.surveymonkey.com/s/FD2GCYW particularly to congratulate Ian portfolio but one which is very relevant to 1993 was The Hired Man, making this returnortoif the there piece and all the more appropriate.

An Evening with they e-mail me at the address below I can Prince who has had great success for both many of the cases and queries I deal with Pollyanna Pickering Gareth Wynne leads Greasepaint’s cast as John Tallentire with Jodie Brackett as his wife Emily, Lottie e-mail the survey back to them. In the past

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The Speedwatch sessions canvasses of African pictures. or Miriam Bentley on will start on Monday 30th to be welcoming back a number of longThe group is delighted With any money raised from an October. All new volunteers standing members who have taken breaks from performing with and Community Care, who he are welcome to join us.

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It will increase traffic congestion The Pirates ofclubs Penzance will we be are performed at Hind Leys College andmoment local authorities. we work and at the raffic pirates congestion in the area with little prospect of real in need. could improve their ill-gained fortunes. On leaving the pirates with little prospect of real money to sort out the traffic issues. It will Theatre, Shepshed from Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd November, trying to identify priorities from the The opinions expressed by contributors eiskthe risk of flooding the problems of sewage he comes across theand Major-General’s daughters, includingin Mabel with are not necessarily those of the to Fri) and a 2.30pm matinee of flooding and the problems of sewage in the area and put further with performances at 7.30pm (Tues Shepshed Town Centre Master Plan whom he services falls in love.and The other pirates infrastructure. are still in the vicinity and seize the Shepshed Community Eye Production local health ur schools, local health services and other infrastructure. only on Saturday.

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We meet held at approximately monthly responsible for the information disclosed by advertisements, of intervals and at our last meetingallwe which are accepted in good faith. discussed the planning application for a care home in Britannia Stree residents had to walk to Every effort is made to ensure the ive-led Government not have the letter commenting on the application to the planning a The club was formed in 1975 with the helpup of charity the Shepshed Rotary ClubTeam withhave whomsent weastill good accuracy ofhave information in this ’Callaghan Loughborough to pick take place. magazine, but no liability can beallowed to speak at the hearing. requesting that a representative be ties.

Our aimsforare to promote fellowship and friendship between members and create a supportive uses. mentary Candidate Loughborough food parcels because they could accepted for loss or inconvenience gh within the club. We are non – political and not involved in systematic mitteeand are enjoyable not from environment caused as a result error or omission. not afford the bus fare.

Our next meeting will beofat 6.30 pm at the Town Council offices on 9th Octo ervativeraising, by club members.

We hold local fund people to be but occasionally make donations to local charities chosen Shepshed reserves be hearing from aCommunity planningEye officer atthe Charnwood about S106 Funding which It isvisiting hopedspeakers that a and corearrange of volunteers can be monthly lunches with two holidays each year, plus right an annual to amend,lunch shortenwith or refuse to nment that he sterling workis she with benefit to the community from any large approved planning developm publish articles and/or advertisements organised firstlysimilar collect Foodacross Parcels the we are experiencing difficulties entertainment. Currently, like to many clubs thefrom country, submitted for publication.

Carpenters Arms usually in Loughborough onthis a Tuesday maintaining an active membership, about 40, so is an appeal anyone who may to of Shepshed for shops and businesses and Ourto aim is to improve thewish centre epshed residents to and Thursday afternoon and deliver to these consider joining us.

“Probus” is a club for men who have, or are about to, retire and have held business residents and visitors to do some of their shopping and other activities in th from the or professional positions in their this criteria is noware more relaxed and anyone who families.

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As Vice-Chairman of the Combined Fire Authority (Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland) I would like to bring you up to date with what is to happen with the Fire Station on Charnwood Road. Just to allay any fears you may have when you see contractors vehicles parked outside or leaving and entering. The Fire Authority will be spending approx. £150,000 on improvements to the building over the next few months. These improvements are to house the Authority’s Specialist training Incident Unit together with Commander and Tactical Decision Making Department.

At the meeting held on the 28th October at Charnwood Borough Council at which the Core Strategy was deliberated and voted on. All the Shepshed Borough Councillors spoke and voted against the report which will now go, following a six week public consultation before an Inspector.

The existing facilities for the (retained) fire fighters are also being improved. I have been working with the Shepshed fire fighters to make sure that the majority of their requirements have been met during this refit. I can confirm that the Fire Station will remain fully operational whilst this work is being carried out. After the refurbishment has been completed, this will mean that Shepshed’s Fire Station will be enhanced and used to full capacity. The section occupied by the Police is being retained. With most fires in the home starting accidentally, I wish to remind residents about a few simple safety checks and advice to help reduce the risk of a fire.

Following the recent death of Bernard Burr an Election to replace him on the Town Council is due to be held on November 21st.

Residents will not be receiving polling cards as a reminder, but you are asked to go along to your usual voting station to cast your vote. The polling stations are at

The below information is given by the Fire Authority.

• Test your smoke alarm – you are twice as likely to die in a fire in your home if you don’t have one. Also change the battery if needed.

• Smoking – never smoke in bed or in a chair in which you might fall asleep, stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully.

• Candles – keep out of reach of children, never leave them unattended, put them out properly and leave them to cool down before moving.

• Boilers – make sure boilers have been serviced in the past 12 months to ensure they are safe. If you are in a rented property contact your landlord.

• Electrics – turn heaters off, turn off electrical appliances and unplug when not in use.

• Open fires – have your chimney swept regularly, avoid burning wet wood, always use a fire guard and never use flammable liquids.

• Cooking – don’t cook if tired or if you have been drinking, never leave pans unattended and make sure cookers are turned off when you have finished using them.

• Exits – keep door and window keys where everyone can find them and keep escape routes clear of rubbish or bulky items.

I was recently privileged to be invited to see a joint exercise involving the Emergency Services (Fire, Police and Ambulance).The exercise was a simulated train crash involving a car and mini-bus and utilised volunteers to simulate the dead and injured. I found it most interesting to see the extensive range of equipment the Fire Service can call upon – and have been fully trained to use - when dealing with major incidents.

Christine Radford C.C.

Vice Chairman Combined Fire Authority

We will all be working together to get the best for Shepshed and its residents. Cllrs. Liz Bebbington, Jane Lennie, Claire Poole and Christine Radford.

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

The Glenmore Centre and Town Council Offices. The main three parties are the only ones fielding candidates to replace Bernard for the West area of Shepshed. This election will cost the Town Council over £3,000 and it would have cost a further £1,000 to have polling cards sent out.

CRIME SCENE UK - LAND’S END TO JOHN O’ GROATS On Thursday 21st November crime fiction expert John Martin will be at Shepshed Library to talk about Crime fiction set around the UK. Come along and find out more about your favourite authors or discover new ones.

The talk will start at 7.15pm.

Tickets are £3.50 each and are available from the library.

Booking is advisable.

For further details contact the library: Tel: 0116 3053678 Email: shepshedlibrary@leics.gov.uk

JANE LENNIE ELECTED CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL Last week I had the honour of being elected as a Charnwood Borough Councillor to represent the ward of Shepshed West. I would very much like to thank all those who voted for me. I welcome the opportunity to work for the people of Shepshed and assure all residents that I will always do my utmost to represent their interests on the Borough Council. I will always endeavour to be available for anyone to discuss any problems they may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact me through Shepshed Town Council or Charnwood Borough Council if you need to.

Once again, thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for you.

Yours sincerely, Cllr Jane Lennie

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CHRISTINE RADFORD | BOROUGH COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN Tel: 01509 262723 - Email: christine_radford@hotmail.com

My role as a Borough Councillor can be very varied and interesting, dealing with housing problems, neighbour problems or planning issues.

Planning has taken up most of my time, with new applications on land off Hallamford Road (the road leading from Shepshed to Belton) called Twin Brooks and even more off Tickow Lane. I am pleased to report that TPO’s (tree preservation orders) have now been put on the majority of the trees on development land at the junction of Tickow Lane with Anson Road. (Wm. Davis site) Furthermore, following talks with the Tree Officer at Charnwood, I have been given an assurance that the remaining development land will have the trees inspected to see which trees warrant preservation orders put on them.

facilities such as schools, health centres, shops or land set aside for employment or leisure (such as football etc.).

A meeting has been arranged with officers from the County and Borough to look at the proposed access for the new planning application for 32 properties on land at the junction of Oakley Road with Belton Street.

I feel that the proposed access which is opposite to the entrance to New Walks is too close to the proposed double mini round-about at the junction of Oakley Road with Tickow Lane.

I wished to know where in the report did it mention where the money was coming from to maintain the Historical Area, which currently houses the Temple of Venus etc. for maintenance and improvement purposes. I voted against the Core Strategy as it is. It was however eventually voted through and following a six week consultation period in which local residents can comment it will go before an Inspector for his deliberation.

The recent meeting at Charnwood Borough Council to deliberate and vote on the Core Strategy for future housing developments around the Borough took place on Monday evening 28th October. I spoke and raised my concerns regarding the amount of housing being proposed West of Shepshed There are no infrastructure details, extra

I continue to hold a monthly surgery in the Town Council offices with other Conservative Councillors from 10-11am on the last Saturday of every month except December.

I also spoke about the area known as Garendon. Councillors only had 3 minutes in which to speak, my comments were short regarding this area which is between, Hathern, Loughborough and the M1.

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concerns about where the runoff water will be going. They have concerns about it going into the Black Brook. I and other Councillors, together with local residents did raise the problem with this area always getting flooded at the time the planning application was deposited with Charnwood.

I will keep everybody informed when I have further information.

DEADLINE DATE 11 NOVEMBER 2013 - DELIVERY 19 NOVEMBER 2013

CHRISTINE RADFORD | COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN Tel: 01509 262723 - Email: christine_radford@hotmail.com As your County Councillor, I am always on hand to try and deal, with any concerns you may have about services provided by Leicestershire County Council. (LCC) I am pleased to report that the Combined Fire Authority agreed to pay their staff the living wage at a meeting held in September which will come into effect immediately. I represented the Combined Fire Authority at a meeting in London on 11th October.

together with the Chairman of the Town Council Joan Tassell to sit on the Host table with me to listen to resident’s concerns.

As County Councillor I called a public meeting on 4th October, to enable residents to inspect and discuss the recent planning application for 270 houses off Hathern Road (P/13/1641/2). I invited the 2 Ward Cllrs. Liz Bebbington and Claire Poole

Building so close to the Motorway (Noise and pollution) was the major concern, together with building on yet another greenfield site. As County Councillor I have issues with the access road being near to a bend on the Hathern Road.

I am pleased to report that I have again been elected to Chair the panel which oversees the Homes in which LCC’s Children in Care are being looked after. This involves going into homes owned and run by LCC and private homes in which our Children are homed and cared for. I also sit on the panel which discusses ‘Safeguarding’ and was given information of how to spot the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation. If any resident has concerns regarding any child, then do not hesitate to contact Social Services on 0116 3050005 or email: childrensduty@leics.gov.uk I hold a monthly surgery at the Council Offices in Shepshed between 10-11am on the last Saturday of every month except December.

Christine Radford

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SHEPSHED RAMBLERS SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2013 Shepshed Ramblers are a friendly group and is next walking on Sunday 10 November 2013, departing Shepshed Market Place at 09.30 am or Beacon Top Car Park at 10.00 am for a Brisk Beacon Hill Walk of approximately seven miles.

If anyone is interested in joining the walk and or group or would like further information, please contact: Margaret on 01509 600510 or Bernie on 10509 828328 8 DECEMBER 2013 Meet at: Shepshed Market Place 09:30 Description: Christmas Walk & Lunch Carry Lunch: No Distance: 5 Miles Leader: Dorothy Contact: 0116 2303255 22 DECEMBER 2013 * Short Walk Meet at: Shepshed Market Place 09:45

St Bernards Monastry 10:00 Description: Kasing out Keyham Carry Lunch: No Distance: 5 Miles Leader: Dave Contact: 01509 829516 12 JANUARY 2014 Meet at: Shepshed Market Place 09:45

St Bernards Monastry 10:00 Description: Monastry Carry Lunch: Yes Distance: 6 Miles Leader: Robert Contact: 01509 506279

DECK THE HALL WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY The hall to be ‘decked’ is St Botolph’s Church Hall in Shepshed; the decorations will be for the Victorian Christmas Market to be held on Saturday the 30th November. The doors will open at 10 o’clock and Santa will arrive soon afterwards, bringing gifts to hand out to the children whilst listening to their requests.

It is anticipated that people will be able to tick a considerable number of items off their Christmas presents’ lists. Much of what is for sale, on the wide variety of stalls, will be new, thus providing gift- buying opportunities. Many of the items will be beautifully hand-crafted, including sweets and Christmas decorations. As always the expert bakers and cooks from the congregation will sell delicious cakes and preserves from their stall.

In addition people always enjoy browsing through the second-hand books, finding a bargain amongst the toys, and this year, selecting a duck from the ‘duck’ stall! Everyone likes a game of chance and once again the gaily-decorated bottles on the bottle tombola are bound to be very popular, as will other such attractions. A superb Christmas hamper is the first prize in the Prize Draw.

The Christmas Market is a great social occasion with visitors sitting enjoying the lunches and drinks on offer. It is hoped that some of this year’s food will be cooked on a barbecue, and that people will appreciate the Victorian atmosphere created in the Hall, whilst shopping, eating, browsing and socialising. The event ends at 2.30pm.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE GLENMORE CENTRE The Glenmore Centre will once again be hosting a Christmas Day Lunch for anyone from Shepshed who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone. A delicious three course Christmas Lunch is provided as well as music, drinks and a raffle. Transport can be provided if necessary. Anyone wishing to attend or wanting to find out more information should contact Victoria Jacques on 01509 650662 or Bernie Blood on 01509 508872.

We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day. Anyone able to help should contact Victoria or Bernie as above.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE AT RAVENSTONE INSTITUTE Tuesday 31st December. Featuring live 60s music from local group ‘The Revivals’ 8pm till 12.45. Everyone welcome. Tickets £15 each, bring your own refreshments. Licensed bar. For tickets: Ring Tom on 01530 415196.

CHARNWOOD ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH FOR NOVEMBER 2013 Normal Sundays 10.45am 6.00 pm

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SHEPSHED & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Outside Liverpool Anglican Cathedral We are a community group based in Shepshed. Our main aim is to develop links with our twin town of Domont, 20 km north of Paris.

We have regular visits to and from Domont, and many families from the two towns have formed long-standing friendships. There are also links between schools and sporting groups. We are supported by our local council. We have a full programme of social events – French conversation, pancake evenings, quizzes, walks and cycle rides, games, wine tasting, film evenings, etc. This year’s annual general meeting will be held on November 14th. Earlier this year there was a very successful joint visit to Liverpool. Next year there will be a weekend in Domont, from June 6th-8th. We are keen to welcome new members. For more information about the Twinning Association, please see our website at www.shepshedtwinning.co.uk.

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event willI am be held again in St Botolph’s in AsThis yoursuccessful County Councillor, always on hand to try and Church deal, with Shepshed.

The Rotary Club thank Rev Cynthia Hebden and the any concerns you may have about services provided by Leicestershire members of the congregation for their help and assistance in County Council. staging this event. It is once again on the same weekend as the

AtSt. a recent County HighwaysFair. forum I brought mybe concerns Botolph’s Christmas The Festivalupwill open regarding on Friday the parking of motor vehicles outside and of schools, parentsThere dropped 29th., Saturday 30th November Sun 1 when December. will offbe their children.

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There will parked in thefrom zigzag areas which are not allowed parents be aware that this is for be entries schools, brownies, guides andlegally. scouts,Please as well as both your child’s safety and businesses. the safety of other people’s children. clubs, societies and local At the same Highways forum a discussion took place regarding gritting, unfortunately winter is on the horizon. I asked that more roads in Shepshed such as school routes and bus routes be given greater priority. Shepshed is quite hilly, which does cause a problem for residents during bad weather.

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I am pleased to report that the Zebra crossing outside of Asda is now complete. It has taken over 2 years to get this to fruition.

There have been over 7,100 responses to the County budget consultation, in which members of the public were asked which services should be cut to save money.

When the results have been analysed I shall report back the outcomes.

The Leader of the County, Deputy Leader, Lead ember for Children and Young People and Lead ofMember The the members Shepshedfor andHighways District Camera Club have enjoyed recently met with five of since the seven an interesting few meetings the new season started in early Leicestershire purpose was David Severn, DPAGB, September. MP’s.

After The twomain in-club meetings toAFIAP, make asure that theyphotographer, were aware of professional came along and showed a fine selection ofofdigital consequences the images short and fallprints in he has taken over recent years and talked about how he on decided Government funding is having the to take up photography professionally, County Council. all this laced with an entertaining commentary and

October started off with the club’s involvement in the Sponsored walk in aid of The British Heart Foundation at Calke Abbey, on Sunday 6th.

Important information for all of October. What a success, The club our patients ,very generously sponsored by so How information about you£1,000.00. helps the many, contributed over NHS to provide better care? Monday “Well done “ to the walkers 7th was time for a visit from speaker Confidential information from your Mrs. Cecelia Harris who gave a medical records can be used by the fascinating and informed talk on NHS to improve the services offered and “Bell-Ringing.” She certainly knows so provide the best possible care for her stuff – bell ringing being in the everyone. family for several generations. She This information along with your concluded her most enjoyable talk postcode and NHS but not your by involving eightnumber club members to name, is sent using to asmall secure system demonstrate, hand-bells, someitof thebe technicalities involved. where can linked with other health information.

Our next speaker, on Monday 14th October, was Mr. Terry Sheppard This allows those planning NHS services of the Charley Heritage Group. The subject was “THE SECRET WAR or carrying out medical research to use AGAINST THE LUFTWAFFE NAVIGATION BEAMS”. Do we know, information from different parts of the in Shepshed, that on our doorstep was an insignificant looking little NHS in a way which does not identify shed that played a large part in diverting enemy bombers away from you. their targets, including the Rolls Royce factory at Derby. The British intelligence service, having cracked thea “Enigma” code being You have choice. If you areand happy for able to “ listen in” to enemy radio able to feed your messages, informationwere to be used in thistheir way own radio messages in to the you aircrafts system that they do not haveso toeffectively do anything. were able to divert the bombers away from their targets.

If you have any concerns or wish to prevent this from happening, please The whole system , operated by Coalville Outstation of RAF 80 Wing speak to a member of our practice staff Signals, became known as “Beam-Bending”. The speaker, Mr. Terry or ask at reception for a copy of the Sheppard, on behalf of The Charley Heritage Group presented 39 leaflet “How information about you club members and guests with information hitherto unknown to helps us to provide better care”.

most residents in the locality. Absolutely fascinating. some very humorous stories. The following week Peter Cheetham, More information can be found at A large tree at the top of Anson Road near APAGB, came along to judge the fourth league competition of Photo attached. Mr. Terry Sheppard, President Jenny Warner and www.nhs.uk/caredata to the junction with Charnwood Road 2013 and as usual offered his opinions of the entries and gave President Elect Phil Marriott.

Monday 21st. saw the club being came Sunday 8th September.

Thethe authors. The final award somedown very on useful comments and tips to addressed by a Financial Advisor who spoke enthusiastically and tree fell across winners werethe as footpath, follows: but was quickly cut back to allow pedestrian access. knowledgeably about her role. Her major concern always that she I am talking with officers at the County regarding the problems on Tickow Lane did with not the selllarge her Lorries products but provided people with information delivering and returning from the Wm Davis development at the bottom which of Anson Road near to to make an investment. Members of the PRINTS: OPEN SUBJECT could lead them Tickow Lane. This is1st. the Garry designated route(Rickety which has been agreed by Leicestershire County Council, club were extremely impressed.

Rennocks Path) but I feel that Tickow Lane2nd. being narrow needs some sort of traffic management on it.

Garry Rennocks Charity Drives held 1st We have more great speakers lined Whist up until theare end of on thethe year, 3rd.Council Chris Coxon I hold a monthly surgery at the Offices in Shepshed between 10-11am on the last Saturday Thursday ofwith every month at 7.30 p.m in and some social activities culminating the Special Christmas Highly (except Commended: Paul Rennocks Peter Harvey of every month December).

Or I can beand contacted at any reasonable time on 01509 502974 the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, meal on Monday 16th. December.

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All players to hear a good speaker or just to join in our social events please DIGITAL IMAGES: PEOPLE IN UNIFORM welcome. Large free car park" phone Keith Cuff on 01509 820881 1st. Phil Tapp (Blues And Royals Trooper) 2nd. John Loan-Clarke 3rd. Brian Walbey Call Darren today on Highly Commended: Alan Blood and Garry Rennocks

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All property Maintenance, Alterations & Refurbishment workmember undertaken The last meeting before the break featured Club Brian Walbey the members with another of External Internalwho once again entertained hisKitchens audio-visual presentations which included photographs from Soft/Hardwood Decking & Derwentwater, a look at Charnwood andGarden the surrounding Other Structures area and Bathrooms a few sequences photographs Doors & Windowsof members ownExtension Work from the previous season.

The&Club will Floors be, for the very first time, Real Wood Laminate Traditional & trussstarting Roofs a major exhibition of theService members photographs at Charnwood Museum in Bespoke Joinery 1st & 2nd Fixes Loughborough entitled “Local Exposure” which will run until 24th Stairs & Balustrading Garage Conversions November. The Club meets at the Shepshed Council Offices on All Commercial & Domestic Work Welcome - Free & convenient estimates given Charnwood Road most evenings from 7.30pm and new Reliable, tidyTuesday & professional service assured members are made very welcome. Further details are available Brearley - Tel: 07867 554 or 981 on theRichard website at: www.shepshedcameraclub.co.uk by phoning rjbconstruction@live.co.uk - Based in Shepshed PeterEmail: Harvey on 07740 118338. ●

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