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Brownies Help Out At Oxley Primary School After eating lots of chocolate over the Easter holidays, girls from 4th Shepshed Brownies got down to work by doing some gardening at their local primary school. They spent a whole evening digging and weeding the garden at Oxley Primary School, Thorpe Road, as part of the challenge for their Gardener’s Badge. Following an extremely generous donation of £50 worth of plants, shrubs and bulbs from Hathern Nurseries, the Brownies were able to plant their newly dug garden. They also grew cress, beans, basil, strawberries and nasturtiums after planting them in a variety of ways at their meetings. The girls managed to complete their Gardener’s Challenge Book, writing everything they had learned about how to care for their garden, what tools are needed and how to take care of them. They had to write down the progress of each of the plants they grew from seed at home too. Lastly, the Brownies planned their miniature gardens which, when they have completed making them, will be entered into a competition at the Shepshed Show in June. Their leaders were very impressed with how well they worked in their small teams; it was extremely tiring doing the digging, but they managed it and the garden looks superb! The Brownies wish to say a BIG “Thank you” to Hathern Nurseries for providing the plants to enable them to achieve their badge. The photograph shows one of the team of Brownies: Charlotte, Ella, Grace and Grace, planting their grape hyacinths in the school garden.

New Head Teacher For Newcroft Primary School Newcroft Primary School in Shepshed is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Teacher, Mr Alex Smythe with effect from the Autumn Term in September, following the retirement of the current Head teacher Mr. Phil Goulding. Mr Smythe is currently Head teacher at Huncote Community Primary School Academy Trust in Leicestershire and also interim Head teacher at Griffydam Primary School. Both these schools are rated good by Ofsted. Newcroft Chair of Governors Bill Gilmour said `` the governors and school are absolutely delighted that Mr Smythe will be leading Newcroft into a new and exciting future. We would like to thank Mr. Goulding for his work at the school and wish him a long and happy retirement.`` Alex Smythe said ``I very much look forward to being Head of Newcroft School and to leading the staff and children into a bright and successful future.`` Parents of prospective pupils are very welcome to visit the school, by arrangement with the School Business Manager, Diane Lane on 01509 503214.

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BOROUGH COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN by Christine Radford My role as a Borough Councillor can be very varied and interesting, dealing with housing problems, neighbour problems or planning issues. I am pleased to report that extensive improvements are being carried out to the Council owned houses, by having new roofs and insulation work carried out together with some internal improvements. The majority of this work should have been completed by March 31st. But I have been supporting residents with their concerns about how their properties have been left following these works and I ask other residents who also need support to get in contact with me. I have been working with Nicky Morgan MP and businesses in Shepshed to set up a Web Site on which Businesses can let residents know what is available in Shepshed and were businesses can go to get information. I was amazed at just how many people are working from home and we thought that this was a good way of getting the message out to the public. Watch this space for further information. There have been reports in the press about a planning application for over 400 houses to be built on land off Tickow Lane up to the old railway line. This is not a full application yet but just an enquiry, when a full planning application is submitted I shall book the Glenmore Centre to hold a public meeting to enable residents to ask questions of the planning officers at Charnwood as I have done on previous occasions. As Ward Councillor I shall vote against this proposal and I have major concerns that the money needed for the regeneration of the Town is dependent on the development of these 400 houses. I hold a monthly surgery in the Town Council offices with other Conservative Councillors from 10-11 on the last Saturday of the month except December, or I can be contacted any time on 01509 502974 or 07796 544817 or e mail christine_radford@hotmail.com.

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Boost to GPCPG Campaign The Garendon Park & Countryside Campaign Group (GPCPG) has received a big boost in its efforts to persuade Charnwood Borough Council to change its Core Strategy. Following a Public Examination of the Melton Borough Core Strategy the Inspector rejected the Plan saying: ‘I consider that the changes required are so significant that I am unable to deal with the matter through modifications and the best course of action is for the Council to consider withdrawing the plan’. This is very relevant to Charnwood, and particularly Shepshed, since the flaws identified in the Melton case are also applicable to the CBC Core Strategy. The Inspector criticised the Melton Strategy on a number of grounds: • ‘An unacceptable impact on the landscape, agricultural land and biodiversity.’ The CBC Strategy plans to build 3,000+ houses on the Garendon Green Wedge destroying valuable agricultural land and undermining biodiversity. The landscape and setting of the listed Garendon Park would also be compromised with a major road traversing the Park. • ‘The (Melton) Core Strategy proposal for a northern SUE (Sustainable Urban Extension) is not sustainable – the sustainability credentials of the southern SUE are better.’ GPCPG has always maintained that SUEs should be built east rather than west of Loughborough as this would be more sustainable. • ‘The (Melton) Core Strategy attracted significant opposition at the public consultation stage with a 2,500 signature petition submitted against the preferred option.’ GPCPG already has almost 3,000 signatures on their petition as well as over 700 members of the group, even before the consultation on the CBC Core Strategy. • The Melton Inspector considered that highways proposals were more sustainable for a southern rather than northern SUE. Similarly, GPCPG have argued that roads and traffic developments would be more sustainable east rather than west of Loughborough. GPCPG are even more confident that CBC will have to substantially change their proposed Core Strategy or risk rejection by the Inspector at the Public Examination, probably in 2014. Shepshed residents wishing to help in our increasingly successful Campaign should visit our website www.garendon.org.uk or email roy.kershaw@ntlworld.com tel: 01509 554889.

Shepshed MP Raises Over £2,300 by Finishing Virgin London Marathon After months of training, Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan has completed the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday. Finishing in five hours and fifteen minutes, Nicky has raised over £2,300 for Rethink Mental Illness and Home-Start Charnwood. Rethink Mental Illness leads the way to a better quality of life for everyone affected by severe mental illness. Home-Start Charnwood trains and supports volunteers to offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families with a child under five, in their own homes. Home-Start is primarily a home visiting scheme that aims to work in partnership with the families providing encouragement and help in time of difficulties in the local area. Nicky is only the third female MP to complete the marathon. Speaking after her mammoth run, Nicky said: “It was definitely a challenge but the crowd kept me going. They were truly amazing. The support they gave me and the other runners along the way was just magnificent. “It was such a great experience. It was something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I would like to thank everyone who has sponsored me and sent me their good wishes. I’m truly overwhelmed!” You can still donate to Nicky’s charities via her Just Giving page which can be found at: http://www.justgiving.com/NickyMorganVLM

Report on April Meeting of Shepshed WI President Millie Johnson welcomed members and visitors to their April meeting. Following some business Ann Brookes gave an account of the recent Annual Council Meeting held in Leicester. She said there were displays, competitions and stalls and the speakers for the day were from the WRVS who have 45,000 volunteers, Lynne Richards from the National Forest and Janine Roebuck, the only deaf metro soprano singer. The speaker for the evening was Bill Wells talking about fire safety with a smile. He gave lots of good advice but was amusing at the same time, it certainly gave everyone food for thought. The next meeting will consist of a discussion about this year’s resolution entitled ‘Decline of our High Streets and Town Centres’ which will go forward to the National AGM to be held in June. In June there will be a DIY flower arranging evening and visitors are welcome at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street, Shepshed at 7.30 pm.

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DOG owners across the Borough are being encouraged to report dog fouling and help to ensure streets and green areas remain clean and tidy. Charnwood Borough Council works closely with parish and Town Councils, including Shepshed Town Council, to identify hotspot areas, arrange for clean-ups and educate residents, but also seeks help from those who witness dog fouling. The Borough’s Street Wardens can issue fixed penalty notices of £80 to anyone that does not clean up after their pooch, respond to reported cases and post fixed-penalty notices to offenders if witnesses come forward.

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Protect your pooch, get a micro-chip DOG owners are being urged to ensure their pet pooches are micro-chipped to help tackle stray dogs and irresponsible owners. By April 6, 2016 the Government will require all dogs to be chipped, alongside current rules which state that all dogs in a public space must have a collar featuring their owner’s name and address. Charnwood Borough Council has promoted micro-chipping for more than 20 years and will continue to offer a free service for people re-homing dogs from the Council’s contract kennels, College Garth Recur Kennels, Hathern. A chargable service of £15 applies to all other dogs. Collars and micro-chips are essential to ensure dogs can be returned to their owners if lost. The micro-chip will be with the dog forever, so owners should register details of new owners before they sell or give the animal away, and ensure contact details are kept up-to-date. The procedure is quick and painless which involves a tiny chip being implanted below the skin in the scruff of the dog’s neck. College Garth Rescue Kennels offer the chipping service every Saturday from 10am to 11am, appointments should be made by calling 01509 842327. For more information on micro-chipping visit www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/dog-ownership/, www.dogstrust.org.uk/az/m/microchipping/ or www.facebook.com/Chipmydog.

The eyes of witnesses are important for the issue of dog fouling to be tackled in the borough. It is easy to report an incident, simply visit

www.charnwood.gov.uk/reportaproblem, email cleaner.greener@charnwood.gov.uk or call 01509 634563. Disposing of dog waste can be done in the many dog waste bins featured across the borough or in ordinary litter bins if the waste is tied in a bag.

Re-home a hound WOULD-BE dog owners are being encouraged to consider rehoming a stray from the borough. The borough has seen an increase in the number of dogs looking for a place to call home after a drop in the number of people looking to rehome a dog has decreased. Stray dogs are taken to the College Garth Rescue Kennels, Hathern, by the Council’s dog warden John Baker. He said: “While every effort is made to ensure healthy dogs are not put to sleep, kennel space is finite and sadly this is the only option if suitable homes are not available.” Bobby (pictured) was found in a sad state, but after tender loving care from the kennels’ team, he is now ready to become a family pet. For more information on dogs looking for a home visit www.collegegarthrescuekennels.co.uk, ring 01509 842327 or visit the kennels on Derby Road, Hathern on Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm or Sunday 10am to 3pm.

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Holiday Club Gets a Helping Hand From Shepshed Lions Shepshed Lions have donated £200 to support the costs of running the Shepshed Churches Together Holiday Club, which will be held as usual in Charnwood Road Baptist Church. It will run for 2 hours each day from Monday 12th to Friday 16th August. All children aged between 5 and 11 are welcome to come. Lion President Bill Holland said, 'The Holiday Club is a great initiative that brings together the 4 largest churches in Shepshed, and is much appreciated by the children who attend, as well as their parents. The Lions are delighted to help.' Reverend Howard Ketton said, 'The Club provides holiday activities for around 80 children in the Reverend Howard Ketton of Charnwood Road Baptist Church is presented middle of the with a cheque for £200 by Shepshed Lions President Bill Holland, in school summer company with Lion Alan Wightman, Reverend Cynthia Hebden (St holidays for a Botolph's), Reverend Jonathan Gichaara (Christchurch Methodist), nominal charge, and Father Michael Eastwood (St Winefride's) and this year's theme will be 'Space Academy'. Many of the helpers take time off from work to be with us, such is the determination to make the week a success. This donation from the Lions will help to provide the materials and equipment we need. If anyone would like more information about the Holiday club, please call me on 01509 503382, it's always good to see new children enjoying the programme of activities.'

Shepshed Diabetic Self Help Group Shepshed Diabetic Self Help Group are celebrating 20 years of helping diabetics in the Shepshed and surrounding areas. Mrs. Jose Mitchell, leader of the Shepshed Group, said the Group started in April 1993 and the founder members were Derek & Betty Wilkins, John & Doreen McDonald, Hilda Tuckwood and Jose herself. Over the years the Group has had many professional and interesting speakers at their monthly meetings as well as socials and day trips out to various places. It has also distributed Blood Monitors when requested by members. The meetings take place on 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Community Centre, Charnwood Road, Shepshed at 7.30 pm. A special open meeting is on 15th May when all visitors will be welcome. Come along, have a cup of tea and see our programme for the coming year. For further information phone Jose Mitchell - 01509 503784

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An Update from your MP, Nicky Morgan Last month I ran the London Marathon in aid of Rethink Mental Illness and HomeStart Charnwood. As those who know me will be aware I am determined to do all I can to ensure that anyone suffering from a mental health condition, and those who look after them, get the care and support they need. The campaigning arm of Rethink Mental Illness have been a great help to me in organising two roundtable discussions in Loughborough to discuss mental healthcare in Charnwood. Meanwhile Home-Start Charnwood provides invaluable support for new parents and those with children up to the age of 5. Becoming a parent is not easy or straightforward for everyone, particularly if you do not have your own family or other network of friends in place. I was pleased to raise over £2000 to be split between the two charities and my sponsorship page is still open at www.justgiving.com/NickyMorganVLM

One of the favourite parts of my job is meeting and speaking to the schools in my constituency. I love attending their Question Time-style sessions – and whatever age they are they ask some excellent, direct and testing questions. It is also a great pleasure to welcome pupils and their teachers to Westminster. There is a fantastic Parliament Education Service which is free and my office can help to book dates and hopefully I can see everyone while they are on their visit. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further. In mid-April I was honoured to attend the funeral of Baroness Thatcher at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The Cathedral was a beautiful setting for a very British service. I know some have questioned how much was spent on the event and why was this former Prime Minister given such a special funeral. My view is that not only was Baroness Thatcher our first female Prime Minister which, in itself, was a huge achievement, but she was the last Prime Minister to oversee a military campaign to repel foreign invaders from British territory. For that alone she deserves our formal thanks and respect.

I recently spent a morning out on shift with one of our Loughborough-based ambulance crews. It was a real privilege to meet Ian and Richard and they were happy to answer all my questions – even as we drove at great speed with blue lights flashing down the A6 to Leicester. If you have ever had to call an ambulance you will understand that sense of relief when people see the crew arrive and they can take over helping the person who is in pain or has injured themselves. I and other local MPs do get complaints about our ambulance response times and I know that EMAS are looking at solutions to this and other issues. The time I spent out with the crew was invaluable in understand how calls are allocated and dealt with on the ground. Finally, I wish everyone who is organising the Shepshed Show on Saturday 15 June the best of luck. These sorts of events do not happen by magic but through a huge amount of hard work by the organising team. I have been pleased to work with the organisers to find business sponsors for this important new event and I look forward to seeing many of you there.

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Cash for your Community!! £12,500 available!! Apply Now!! Leicestershire County Council has made available £12,500 this year to the Shepshed and Hathern Area Forum for local communities to invest in local improvements of their choice. The Community Forum Budget is not a regular grant programme. A vital part of the Community Forum Budget process is that everyone has an opportunity to contribute, whether by submitting a project, making comments on proposals, volunteering to assist in the development or delivery of a project or by voting for their favourite projects.

Local Historian at Shepshed Library Local Historian Michael Wortley will once again be displaying photographs of old Shepshed in the library. The exhibition will be titled "Shepshed Revisited" and will contain 114 photographs plus old advertisements. It will run from Monday 13th May to Saturday 25th May. Come along during normal library opening hours and have a look.

Community groups can now put forward project proposals, ideas for which they are seeking funding, until 23rd May 2013. All proposals will then be made available on the forums’ website so residents can view and comment on them, and will benefit from advice by a panel of experts, including further sources of funding. The community groups and other local residents will then come together for a Decision Night on 20th June, to discuss all projects and vote for their favourites.

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Don’t miss out! Dates for your diaries: Submit a Project Proposal by: 23rd May 2013 View and Comment from: 24th May 2013 Register your interest to attend the Decision Night by: 13th June 2013 Decision Night: 20th June 2013 Information about how to apply, view and comment on projects and register your interest to attend your local Decision Night is available on the forum website page, http://www.leicestershireforums.org/shepsh/cfb-2013-14.html or call 0116 3057034 The last meeting of the Shepshed and Hathern Area Forum was on Thursday 7th March at Shepshed High School. Prior to the meeting there was an inspiring live performance from members of the Hathern Band, a successful applicant to the 2012 Community Forum Budget process. The meeting included information on how voluntary and community groups can obtain funding in 2013 from the Forum’s Budget of £12,500. Other topics included an update on the Urgent Care Centre for Loughborough, which is now open and has replaced the former Walk - In Centre. The main agenda item focused on services to help people in financial difficulties and included representatives from Clockwise, Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Proactive Community Endeavour (PACE) and FreeDA (Free Debt Advice). As part of this topic, there was also information on upcoming changes to the Welfare Benefits System. If you have any queries or wish to propose a topic for the next or a future agenda, please contact: Richard Downing, Community Engagement Officer for the Charnwood area. Tel 0116 305 5823, Email: richard.downing@leics.gov.uk

If Your Church Near You is Saint James the greater at Oaks in Charnwood and you came to our Daffodil Tea event, then I am sure you really enjoyed the tea and the friendship but we are sorry about the daffodils!! Mankind proposes but nature disposes. But onward into the church year… Although we at the Church of Saint James the Greater at Oaks in Charnwood no longer beat our parish boundaries with willow twigs, or bounce small boys on their heads on boundary markers to ensure that they remember the location of the parish boundaries, we do still mark rogation. We do this by holding an open air evening service on Rogation Sunday, which this year falls on 5th May.. We incorporate hymns, prayers and readings seeking God’s blessing on the land and water and on the crops and animals during the coming growing season. Come and join us for this lovely service at 6.00pm on that day, then look around you -and be thankful. Then join us for tea, cakes and friendship after the service. Ted Norman

Diary for St. Botolph’s Church, Shepshed And St. James’ Church, Oaks In Charnwood Every Friday (Term time only) 10-11.30am - Cheeky Chops SBCH Every Friday Evening 7.30 pm - Healing Group 38 Bridge Street, Shepshed. Tel. 01509 506828. All Welcome Oaks Gardening Club Thursday 2 May - 7pm Cheese & Wine at 7 Long Close, Woodhouse Eaves Contact: Wilf Shelton – 01509 506925

Tuesday Group Tuesday 7 May - 8pm Shoes – Ruth Andre Evans Contact: Margaret Dumbleton – 01509 827022 - SBCH

Fold – Group for people with Learning Difficulties Friday 17 May - 7-9pm Contact: Kathy Cole – 01509 506119 - SBCH

St Botolph’s Mothers Union Wednesday 10 May - 11am Outing to Leicester Contact: RoseMarie Manning – 01509 504133

Tuesday Group 21 May - 8.00 pm Beetle Drive Contact: Margaret Dumbleton – 01509 827022

St James’ Mothers Union Monday 20 May - 2.30pm Delia Bennett – ‘Reflections in Rhyme - Contact Janet Quenby – 01506 506154 - OSH

Shepshed Mens’ Fellowship Friday 24 May All welcome. Further enquiries to Rev’d Chris Taylor – email christaylor36beacon@msn.com

Other groups meeting within the 2 Parishes are as follows:Oaks Seniors – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Storer Hall. For further details contact Sheila Bass 01509 502813 Meeting Point – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Meeting Room. For further details contact Lesley Bates 01509 502853. Both these events are attached to St James’ Church. SBCH = St. Botolph’s Church Hall, OSH = Oaks Storer Hall.

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Mayor of Charnwood Visits Shepshed

Normal Sundays 11.4am Morning Worship & Sunday Club 6.00pm Evening Worship and Praise

Shepshed had a visit form from the Mayor of Charnwood, Diane Wise and her consort Mr Harold Wise. Pictured with the Mayor of Charnwood and her consort are.. back row L – R Cllrs Bill Gilmour, Robert Ewing, Mr Bill Tassell (husband of Chairman of Council) Cllr Ian Hamilton-Smith (Vice-Chairman of Council) front row L – R Mr Harold Wise, Chairman of Council; Cllr Joan Tassell, Mayor Charnwood; Diane Wise & Cllr Barry Perkins.

Thursday 16th Luncheon Club Sunday 19th 11.45 am Shared Baptism Service with Castle Donington Baptist Church followed by Bring & Share Lunch at CRBC

During the day visits were made to BioStatus; Force Engineering, Sheepshead Pottery & Campbell Scientific Ltd. The Civic Party had Lunch in Miller’s Pantry (Armstrong Mill).

Regular events: Monday 2 pm - 5 pm FreeDA Tuesday House group prayer meetings Wednesday Ladies Fellowship Friday Girls Brigade

The second photograph is of the Chairman of Council; Cllr Joan Tassell and the Mayor of Charnwood; Diane Wise during the visit to Sheepshead Pottery.

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66 dwellings Iveshead Rd Following the submission of the detailed planning application for 66 dwellings off Iveshead Road in Shepshed a public meeting has been arranged for Friday evening 17th May which will be chaired by the Charnwood Borough Council’s Ward Councillor Christine Radford. Hard copies of the proposal will be available for the public to look at and advice on how to comment. Concerns have already been raised regarding the position of the social houses and it looks now as though there is to be a block of flats on the site. If you would like more information please contact Christine on 502974 or Joan on 506661

Shepshed Building Society is delighted to confirm that it has presented a cheque for £100.00 to Shepshed High School.

Local Letter From a concerned Shepshed Resident

The class of B1YO at Shepshed High School are taking part in the Giving Nation Project of Citizenship work in their tutor group.

Through your publication, could you please try and obtain an explanation and proposed way forward to the following problem.

They are raising money for Cancer Research in memory of Shaun Hibberd, during December B1YO started raising funds in his memory.

The problem concerns the BMX track in the amenity area on Oakley Road. For over 12 months now this area has gone from an unkempt facility for the youth of the village to enjoy, but since renovation work commenced then ceased some weeks later, to a facility has become unuseable and a complete eyesore. Some of the residents that use the area for exercising pets have approached the town council and a local councillor only to be fobbed off with excuses that do not answer the question posed - what is being done, or going to be done, to this facility to restore it to being fit for purpose? Or is there an underlying solution to this area that is not being made public yet - it is to be used for the development of houses which many residents have vehemently opposed.

B1YO have sold candy canes instead of Christmas Cards to raise funds. So far the class has raised over £700.00. B1YO are continuing their fund raising by selling Easter Eggs and the Society were more than happy to contribute towards a good cause. The Society is confident that B1YO will reach their target of £1000.00.

Yours sincerely, A concerned Shepshed resident

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“First of all, an assurance is given that Shepshed Town Council DOES NOT have any plans to sell the land off for development. Secondly, a site meeting with the Projects Manager (Catherine Buckley from Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield and Crestra Ltd); Contractor (Mike Stanley from Stanley Land Drainage Ltd); Clerk to Shepshed Town Council (Brenda Snape) & Andrew Palmer (Shepshed BMX Club) was held on Wednesday 17th April to discuss recommencing work on site in order to complete the BMX track to a useable standard. Previously, weather conditions had hindered the project, however, issues relating to this should have been resolved and be back on track shortly. Once, back on site, it is envisaged there to be approximately 3 weeks worth of work to complete. Although, Shepshed Town Council is not managing the project, it would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and patience.” Mrs Brenda Snape (Clerk to Shepshed Town Council) for & on behalf of Shepshed Town Council.

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We are also able to bring to the show Peter Woodhead- Falconry Attraction. Peter will be bringing a selection of birds of prey from his own collection including a Harris hawk. Stonehill farm will be providing donkey rides, (charge applied) a Mini mobile Farm. The mobile farm allows people of all ages, especially young children the chance to feel, feed and hold a variety of farm animals. Film characters from Star Wars will taking part in the event and provide photo opportunities and mingle with the public. We will also have cookery demonstrations by the Olive Grove cookery school. On hand to sell food and drink will be The Shepshed Lions who are running a Tea Tent and BBQ. Barkers Farm will be providing a HogRoast and The Bottom Railway public house from Shepshed will be running the beer tent. Of course no show would be complete without an ice-cream van. Thank you Classy Cones who have also agreed to give the event a donation towards costs. There will be a large selection of stalls on the day selling a wide variety of things. Such as St Botolphs Primary School are running a Tombola, Bloomin Marvellous florist, Lisa Doe Jewellery, Vintage Lights Candles and Ella's Place, Forever Living - Beehive based products, New Wonky Workshop-Wooden Crafts/Candles, Sheepshead Pottery Studio, Keith Gray Photography, DT's Cards, Hand Made Cards, Clare Shrouder Illustration, Ryatt Optemetry - Promoting their Business, Water babies-Promoting children's swimming, Charnwood Day Nursery, The Fruit & Herb Co, Larry Hill Dairy Man, Yankee Doodle cupcakes, Debbie Campbell Cakes, Vinspired, Barrow of Treats, Leics & Rutland Family History Society, Soap you Up, Debbie Palmer handmade candles and gifts, Rod Shaw - Fine Art,

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Shepshed Running Club 30th Anniversary Shepshed Running Club as part of our 30th Anniversary are holding a grand re-union of ex-running friends and current members. Anyone who has been connected to the running club is invited to splendid Cabaret, dance and buffet. The venue is the Glenmore Comm. Centre, Thorpe Rd. Shepshed. on Saturday June 15th at 7.00. Everyone is welcome to come and chat,have a laugh and recall how good we thought we used to be. Over the years many people have enjoyed the friendliness of us all in Shepshed and it would be great to see them again. For more information on tickets etc, please ring Norman on 01509 504461. Newcomers are always welcome to join us whatever their standard,come along and find out why we have enjoyed being part of a club for the last 30yrs.

Shepshed Twinning Group 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. In 2011 people from the two towns met in the northern French town of Lille. Next year we hope to go back to Domont. Our major event this year will be a joint visit to Liverpool in May. A party from Shepshed will meet 35 people from Domont, for a programme including a tour of the city, a trip on the Mersey, a visit to Port Sunlight, and the Beatles experience. We have a full programme of social events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; French conversation, pancake evenings, quizzes, walks and cycle rides, games, wine tasting, film evenings, etc. Our annual general meeting is held in November. We are keen to welcome new members. For more information about the Twinning Association, contact the secretary Alan Robinson, on alan.griffydam@gmail.com.

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