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Shepshed Special Community Bus Shepshed Special Community Bus is moving to new premises. They can be found inside the Town Council Offices on Charnwood Road, parking is behind the offices. Opening hours are 08.30-12.30 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday. For details and to book the bus please contact Alison on 01509 650531 or leave a message and Alison will get back to you.

Shepshed Ramblers The next walk arranged by Shepshed Ramblers will take place on 18 March 2018 which is about 6.5 miles, exploring Quorn and Mountsorrel. Walkers depart Shepshed Market Place at 09.30 am and return between 2.00 and 3.00 pm and should carry a coffee and lunch break. Walkers normally car share. For further details contact either Margaret on 01509 600510 or Bernie on 01509 828328. New members are guaranteed a warm welcome.

Request For Street Wardens To Patrol Dog Fouling Complaints Members of the public are urged to report problems with dog fouling to Charnwood Borough Council via the following link https://vof.charnwood.gov.uk/form/auto/ es_dog_fouling_report Street Wardens will only be deployed to patrol an area if there are 2 or more reports within 6 months. If the incidents are reported CBC will offer a cleanse and patrol service.

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order Tickow Lane, Shepshed Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. Tickow Lane was due to re-open on the 16th March 2018. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the road will now remain closed until 30th March 2018. The road is closed from the junction of Ashby Road West to the junction of Anson Lane. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety to allow tRIIO, on behalf of Cadent Gas, continue with Gas Main diversion works. The proposed alternative diversion route will be via:- Ashby Road West, Charnwood Road, Anson Road and vice versa. Leicestershire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works.

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Shepshed History Society Tuesday 13th February Shepshed History Society enjoyed a fascinating and very enjoyable evening trying to identify artefacts from times gone by when Mr and Mrs Bob Neill brought along very mysterious gadgets that our forebears would have used. Bob is a popular presenter that has been many times before to the society and he still never fails to mystify the members as they struggle to say what the gadgets were called and what they were used for. One of the most intriguing items was a cherry stone remover and a port wine and stilton cheese scoop. A wooden shaft with knobs on the end of it proved to be a glove darning implement and a very complex tin opener proved to be quite difficult to fathom out. Finally a prize was awarded to the winning group and a good night entertainment was had by all. Next months speaker is to be Mr Peter Liddle, and the subject to be the Hallaton Treasure. Please feel free to join us.

Fraud & Cyber Prevention Conference Although fraud and online crime are not new, sadly over recent weeks we have had an increase in reports of fraud affecting older and vulnerable residents of Leicestershire. To that end, to raise awareness and help protect our community, Leicestershire Police are holding a FREE Fraud Protection Conference at Police Headquarters, on Friday 23rd March. Who is the event aimed at? Anyone who has been a victim of fraud or cybercrime Anyone who is concerned about fraud and cybercrime, who would like to learn more in order to protect themselves and their families Anybody who works or volunteers with elderly or vulnerable communities who could help us raise awareness of the most common issues and spread best practice advice What will it entail? Presentations and guidance on fraud, scams and how to stay safe online from our Fraud Unit, Cyber Protect Officer, and GetSafeOnline Prevention advice from Leicestershire Trading Standards on doorstep crime, scam mail, and dealing with cold callers Advice and information from a number of organisations such as Age Concern, companies offering Call Blocking technology, and GetSafeOnline amongst others When is it? Friday 23rd March from 10am to 3pm, with buffet lunch included I’m interested, what do I need to do? If you would like to join us, please email FVO@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk or telephone 0116 248 5322 to reserve place(s) – cut-off date Friday 16th March. There is no charge for this event.

line dance class is coming back to the Glenmore Community Centre on Thorpe Road Shepshed, LE12 9QE starting Friday 20th April

plus, by popular demand, a brand new evening class is starting at the Gorse Covert Community

Centre in Loughborough (next to Morrisons supermarket).

Instructor, Linda Davies, told us that the new class is aimed at

those with little or no experience of dancing of any kind or those who have not danced for a

while and want to come back to it. Having run classes for 9

years in the Loughborough and

Nottingham areas she recognises

some people find existing classes

too difficult and need to start with absolute basics.

She told us, the emphasis at

my classes is fun and it doesn’t

matter if you go wrong because everyone goes wrong at some

point, including me!.I start with gradually add new steps each

week. People are amazed at how

Shepshed Women’s Institute met in February and enjoyed a talk by Anne Halsey about a trip to Sri Lanka. She explained that she went just a short while before the tsunami which devastated so many countries and there were some parts that they were unable to visit because of unrest in the country. She was, however, able to visit an elephant rescue centre and a tea plantation.

All meetings are held at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street, Shepshed, at 7.30 pm on the first Thursday of the month and visitors are always made very welcome.

A new weekly Absolute Beginners

easy dances to steady music and

Shepshed WI

She came to the meeting in a sari, one of many that she was able to purchase very cheaply from the local shops. It was a lively and interesting talk and enjoyed by the group. The next meeting on 5th April is entitled ‘poetry for you,' a humorous insight into poetry by Norman Harrington.

Line Dancing Beginner Classes

quickly they progress especially

those who think they have two left feet. Linda uses a range of music with many recognisable tunes

so you can sing a long too. You never need a partner or special

equipment just sensible footwear. Modern line dancing is often

confused as being just country

and western but it is much more than that. It encompasses every sort of dance style and music so

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latin track doing a waltz, cha cha

Dancing improves physical and

mental wellbeing and is an ideal way to make new friends. An

average class uses up around

3-6000 steps so a great start to your daily routine and come out smiling. Linda also runs daytime classes at Hathern, Loughborough and Clifton, Nottingham.

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Always wanted to learn to line dance or want to come back to it after a break then this is the time to do it. Easy Beginner dances learning all the basic steps. All kinds of music - you hum it we dance to it! No cowboy hats required just sensible footwear. All welcome no previous dance experience, talent or ability and no partner required. Great fun and low impact cardio vascular exercise suitable for most ages and fitness. Two left feet? Bring them along. Forget the chores for an hour or so come and dance. What better way to start the weekend.

Also DAY classes at Thringston Members Club Thringstone Mondays: 10.30 -11.30am, Hathern Village Hall Thurs 1.15 -2.45pm, Gorse Covert Community Centre next to Morrisons supermarket, Loughborough Tuesdays 1.30 -2.30pm.

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Shepshed & District Camera Club The members of Shepshed and District Camera Club returned from the Christmas break to a busy programme of meetings in January and February beginning with the annual quiz, a light hearted evening (!) this year presented by Brian Walbey. A couple of practical evenings followed with Stop Motion Photography and Print Mounting being the two subjects demonstrated by Club members and practised by those who attended. The main event in January was a presentation held at Shepshed Bowls Club, which was also open to the general public, at which Jack Perks, a professional wildlife photographer from the Nottingham area, presented his talk entitled “Rivers: Source to Sea” and which included a fine set of images together with a very informative and at times humorous commentary which greatly entertained the sixty or so people who attended. The first round of the 2018 Competition League also took place in January, the themed subject, this time for prints, being “Creative” and the projected image class was for Open subjects, the judge on this occasion being Hazel Manning, LRPS BPE3*, and this was in fact her penultimate judging session after many years of judging at local clubs. After reviewing each image Hazel made the following awards:

Shepshed Dynamo Youth & Junior Shepshed Dynamo Youth and Junior are forging on with the season although the recent wet / snow weather has curtailed events. We currently have teams playing in various Leicestershire Leagues ranging from Under 8’s to Under 17’s. A big thanks go to Dave Freestone who has managed the Under 17’s through to their last season with us. The players will be off playing men’s football next season and we wish them well. At the other end of the spectrum, we have an Under 8’s team playing league football for the first season. They have been promoted a League since the start of the season which all bodes well for the future. Junior and Youth football now play 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and eventually 11v11. So year on year we need to recruit new players to fulfil our commitments to the Leagues. Any new players please contact the writer. We need some help in starting an Under 8’s team for next season. Are there any parents/guardians willing to give us a hand to train the players? Full back up and help available including FA coaching courses. Our Annual Shepshed 7’s football tournament will be held on the 12th May 2018 at the Dovecote Stadium. Please come along and support our players and see the best in the County. 9am start. Any questions or help, please ring Mick on 07801 691712

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Fearon Community Association After 6 months, the scaffolding is down and Fearon Hall is throwing open its doors. After £200,000 of work on our fine old building, we are very excited to show people just what we are about. Our 'Open Day' is on Tuesday 20th March between 10am and 3pm. Come and meet some of the people who help run the building, look in on some of the activities we run or sit and enjoy tea and a slice of cake. Downstairs is our main community space and cafe. Upstairs is our arts and commercial space where we host arts events, small conferences and private functions. We also have two large meeting/training spaces. Every year more than 1300 people come through our doors to take part in activities as diverse as skills training, exercise, gardening, and crafts. A number of local businesses also use us as an off-site meeting space for staff events.

Projected Images - Open Subject 1st. Pete Richardson (Light A Candle) 2nd. Kevin Padmore 3rd. Sue Hutton LRPS Highly Commended: Garry Rennocks, Pete Richardson, Sue Hutton LRPS

Nichole Browne, a trustee at the Hall says, “We are proud to have been serving the Loughborough community for almost 40 years. People talk with great warmth of Fearon Hall and the events they have attended here. We are proud of the service we provide in the community, and would love more people to visit and experience the benefit of what we do. Everyone is welcome to our Open Day on Tuesday 20th March.”

The Club’s meetings continue on Tuesday evenings at Shepshed Council Offices and further details are available on the Club’s website at www.shepshedcameraclub.co.uk

Find us by walking through the picturesque grounds of All Saints Church on Church Gate, or turn into Rectory Road opposite the Toothill convenience store, and you will find us at the end of the street.

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Latest News From... The Benefits Of The Human-Animal Bond Around the same time as I adopted my first three cats from Woodside in 2002, a visit to my doctor had resulted in a raised blood pressure diagnosis. After a month with my cats my blood pressure had returned to normal without medication. When the doctor said my cats were the reason for the improvement I thought he was joking. However it is now widely accepted that having a pet has a beneficial effect on a number of health issues. Dog owners obviously benefit from regularly walking their pets and probably walk more than the average person. Walking can reduce a number of minor health problems. Older dog walkers are twice as likely to maintain good mobility compared to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Not only are the majority of pet owners less likely to have high blood pressure but also a reduction in cholesterol. As well as improved health, pet owners display more contentment with life in general. Research has shown that having a pet improves the survival rate after a heart attack; pets can help to alleviate depression and loneliness and ease the sadness of bereavement. Surveys in several countries indicated that pet owners make significantly fewer visits to doctors. Childhood exposure to pets has been shown to have a protective effect against later developing allergies and asthma. Companion animals can also help children psychologically when they seek out their pets for comfort and support when they are upset or distressed. Animals can be an unbiased confidant and help overcome a child’s emotional problems. Autistic children are able to interact and communicate with their pets when being withdrawn from human company. Such interactions can help to promote their ability to socialise with humans. One of the most significant senses dogs possess is their sense of smell, or olfactory receptors. Humans have approximately five million of these receptors; cats, between forty-five and eighty million; the average dog has between a hundred-and-fifty to a massive three hundred million! Dogs can detect some odours in parts per trillion and distinguish between countless subtleties in scents. This amazing ability is not only used in search and rescue missions, to detect drugs and weapons and other contraband materials, but also to help in the diagnosis of human illnesses or warn patients of impending health problems.

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Therapy dogs and cats in hospitals have a positive effect on a patient’s pain level and have resulted in significant improvements in mood and motivation. Patients are more likely to want to “get better” and stay optimistic through regular contact with therapy animals.

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We are a competitive club that meets on Mondays/Thursdays/ Fridays at the Hind Leys pool, Forrest Street. New members of any ability are welcome from 7 to adult, but you must already be able to swim a length in 3 different strokes. For a free trial please contact Ian on the email above. -------------------------------------------------

Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Chris - 01509 504319

www.shepshedtwinning.co.uk

Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club www.radioclub.org.uk

Meets on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm at the Glenmore Centre, Thorpe Road, Shepshed. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Cycling Club

georgesmith@shepshedcyclingclub.co.uk www.shepshedcyclingclub.co.uk

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Over 50s Exercise Music Class

Ian - 01509 880375 Swimming pool activity for disabled people and those with a medical condition. We meet at Hind Leys pool on Saturdays, 10.30 - 12.30. -------------------------------------------------

Secretary - 01509 769802 Meetings are 1st Monday in the month apart from bank holidays. Meet at J23 Truckstop Restaurant for 3 course meal and a speaker. Open to retired or semi-retired men for fellowship and food. -------------------------------------------------

The Luncheon Club

We meet every Monday between 10am and 2pm. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Dolphin Swimming Group

The Probus Club of Shepshed Richard Perkins - 01509 821962

Shepshed Netball Amateur Players

Victoria Jacques - 01509 650662

We meet mostly term time Friday evenings from 7pm at Christchurch Methodist Church on Field Street, with membership by audition and perform twice a year at Hind Leys College. -------------------------------------------------

Lindsey Aldridge - 07899 887918 Ladies over 16years old who are interested in getting fit, having fun and making new friends. Wednesday evenings 7:45-8:45pm in the Sports Hall at Shepshed High School. £3.00 per session. -------------------------------------------------

Wildfire Cheer

Hannah Bottomley - 07935135536 hannah@wildfirecheer.com www.wildfirecheer.com

Recreational and competitive cheerleading club for ages 4 to 16 in Shepshed and Loughborough. Learn stunts, tumbling and dance. -------------------------------------------------

Inner Wheel Club Of Shepshed innerwheelshepshed@gmail.com

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. -------------------------------------------------

ACT One

Adrian Dobson – 07904 303488 adrian@act-one.co.uk www.act-one.co.uk

Age range is 10-18 years.

We rehearse at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street every Tuesday 8-10pm from May until our annual production in early-mid November. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed & District Twinning Association

We have a varied and fun social calendar, often related to French, and we occasionally visit France. If you are interested in France come and join us. No need to speak French! Visit website for more details. -------------------------------------------------

Community Centre, Shepshed. People not experienced in meditation please speak to Chris North prior to first visit. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Toy Library

Catherine - 01509 601146 Situated on Iveshead campus, we open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during term time. Stay and play sessions only £1.50 per family. Toy loan from £6 per year. -------------------------------------------------

Coalville OAP & Friends Fishing Club

Mr Bancroft - 01530 832740 We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season. -------------------------------------------------

Walking for Health Shepshed 07709892731

wfhshepshed@gmail.com

We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) at Hallcroft outside The Library leaving at 10.30 promptly. If it is your first walk come along a little earlier to register. It is an ideal opportunity to make new friends, get some exercise and perhaps enjoy a tea or coffee at the end. The walk is about an hour long. We also include a shorter walk for those who need to build up gently. -------------------------------------------------

Art Group

Dave - 01509 842562

daveandfay.want@gmail.com

We are a small friendly group who meet every Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am during term time at the Long Whatton Community Centre. Beginners welcome. -------------------------------------------------

Over 50’s Badminton Club

Roly Price 01530 600010 or 07403 613 711 r.price67@ntlworld.com

Shepshed Punchin’ Pandas Children’s Martial Arts School

At Hind Leys College Gym on Fridays between 3.30 – 5.00. Small cost to cover cost of the Gym, currently £2.00. -------------------------------------------------

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Alan - 01509 733391

Julie Hutton - 07984 424811

Every Monday @ 4.15pm at the glenmore centre, established 14 years, from age 3 and up. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Mucky Duck Ukulele Club

07767678866 We meet every Tuesday evening at The Black Swan 8.00. New members always welcome, any standard, Facebook - Shepshed Mucky Ducks Ukulele. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Cricket Club Katie Oliver Club Secretary 07890 941420 kate.oliver@live.com

Junior training every Tuesday from the 18th of April at Morley Lane. Senior matches from the 22nd of April at Morley Lane and Pudding Bag Lane. All new Members / Players Welcome. -------------------------------------------------

Charnwood Meditation Group Chris North - 01509 506585 An independent not-for-profit community group. Newcomers welcome. 7:30 pm every Thursday at Charnwood Road

Shepshed Badminton Club a.zenthon@sky.com

We meet term-time Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. All standards and ages welcome, coaching available, team in the Leicestershire league. -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Taekwondo

Pat Shawcroft - 07986890559 www.shepshedtaekwondo.com

Fitness, self-confidence and self-defence every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Training in the Youth Centre, Shepshed Campus. -------------------------------------------------

Belton Gardening Club

Peter Crichton - 01530 224869 Club meets at Belton Village Hall, School Lane, Belton, LE12 9TU at 7.30pm. Members free. Visitors £3 and very welcome. -------------------------------------------------

Glenmore Art Group

pauline_lawley@hotmail.com

We are a friendly, mixed ability art group, meeting every Thursday 1012.30 at the Glenmore Centre. Email for further details. -------------------------------------------------

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New shoots emerging, snowdrops and daffodils brightening the borders and the birds tweeting in the trees– Spring must be here at last Hooray! With the longer days and lighter nights I’m eager to step into my garden as often as I can. My seed packets are at the ready and my secateurs sharpened! One of the first task is to assess my herb patch to see what needs trimming back or renewing and deciding what to add for this season. I love to cook & popping out and pick something to flavour a casserole, curry or sauce is a real treat. I tend to use the hardy evergreen herbs like Rosemary & Sage in the winter months & the softer perennial & tender herbs like Basil, Mint and Coriander in the spring & summer.

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Shepshed Swimming Club Shepshed Swimming club is looking for new members to join our team, so if you enjoy swimming then why not come down for a free trial session with us. The club was first established in 1972 and is based at Iveshead (Hind Leys) school pool. We offer training session for swimmers alongside the chance to take part in competitions throughout the year. We also enjoy an active social side to the club, and ended our 2017 season with an amazing Christmas party, which was full of games, food, disco and even a visit from Santa! We swim competitively in galas and offer our swimmers chances to swim in both team and individual events. To us as a club making sure our swimmers are enjoying themselves and are able to achieve their own personal best times and results is as important as where the club is ranked in the league tables. Our swimmers enjoy a good sense of camaraderie which extends well beyond the pool and they can be heard cheering each other on at the galas! The club is 46 years old this year and we are keen to make sure that we carry on being able to build on the successes we have seen. We are currently short of swimmers in a range of age groups and are looking to take on lots of new members this year to further boost our team. We train on Monday, Thursday & Friday nights and all our training session are based in Shepshed. We are looking for new members from 6 to 16 years although all swimmers must be able to swim lengths. The clubs training sessions are great for swimmers who are in the latter stages of swimming lessons or have finished the learn to swim criteria. Our sessions cover everything from refining a swimmers technique to race turns and diving from starting blocks. As well as helping young people to continue to enjoy swimming, an achieve & healthy lifestyle, establish new friendship groups outside of school and offering to teach our older swimmers to become coaches. Do you enjoy swimming? Would you enjoy socialising and making new friends in a club atmosphere? Are you competitive and enjoy racing? If you or your children answered yes to all or any of the questions above please check out our website: www. shepshedswimmingclub.com and book your free trials session today?

Shepshed Probus Club The meeting was opened by our President Mr Pat Harris and he introduced our in-house speaker Steve Bodycote who spoke about Royal Naval customs and laws. Our secretary Will Shelton read out the notices and Stan related his funny stories and prayers were said before everyone sat down to a 4 course lunch after which a raffle was drawn which was won by 2 committee members. The President then introduced the speaker who created a kerfuffle trying to get onto the stage having undergone knee surgery and his new knee wouldn't bend properly. However after being pushed and shoved by other club members Steve was able to sit down and deliver his talk. Like all organisations, the Royal Navy is regulated by rules, regulations and customs. Steve introduced the Bosuns Call (a whistle). In the days of sail the "call" passed on lots of orders by the way it was blown. In today's modern Navy where tannoy systems are fitted throughout the ship, the call is used to alert the crew that a verbal message is about to follow. Some signals piped over the tannoy don't need verbal explanations, the time and form of the call telling the crew that it's lunchtime, supper time, bedtime or reveille. The call is also used to announce the arrival on board ship of a senior officer or dignitary and also to announce the arrival of an officer doing his ship's inspection rounds. The call is worn round the neck on a chain and it was considered quite an honour to be awarded the title of Bosun's Mate. Steve next spoke about different uniforms worn by the sailors. During the working day the uniform is a form of lightweight denim but at night when ashore it is normal to wear civilian clothes. On board, unless the ship was in port and going ashore, the sailors would wear a white shirt and black woollen trousers. Altogether there are up to 12 different uniforms including tropical kit. Something that has to be dealt with in the Royal Navy, as in the other Services, is discipline. In this country discipline can be dispensed by British Police. When a ship is out of the country, the ship can carry out its disciplinary procedures, except for the most serious cases when a Court Marshal would be necessary. Punishments have changed now. Hanging, flogging, lashes and keel-hauling cannot be prescribed now, they are all against Human Rights. If the case is so serious that a Court Marshal is required, the suspect would be held on board ship until such time that the court could be convened. After the talk the Chairman thanked Steve and the members showed their appreciation. The Chairman reminded everyone that the next meeting would be the AGM to be held on Monday 5th March at 12.30pm and anyone can be assured of a warm welcome amidst good company and enjoy a pleasant meal. Please contact our secretary Will on 01509 719802 for further information.

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Shepshed Volunteer Barn Dance March 17th 2018

Johnny Hallyday At Shepshed Twinning

Shepshed Volunteer Centre will be hosting it’s annual Barn Dance on Saturday 17th March 2018 from 7.30pm at St Botolphs Hall, Shepshed. Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family of 4.

A Recent French Film evening at Shepshed and District Twinning Association saw “The Man on The Train”, in memory of Johnny Hallyday , French institution and mega rock star who died recently. “Johnny” (as he became known) introduced the reluctant French to rock and roll. In his 57 year career he sold 110 million records and starred in many films. His funeral in Paris had 1 million mourners, was on national TV and had three

PHOTO: Left to right, Jade Hardy and colleague Alison Smith with one of the Easter hampers up for grabs.

Branches Searching For Local Egg-Cellence The Nottingham’s Shepshed, Loughborough and Rothley teams have come up with a competition to engage Leicestershire children that’s so

French presidents in attendance.

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With Easter on the horizon the trio of branches are the places for

outside the French speaking world. The film attendees were given a brief resume of his career and heard snippets of some songs. Johnny’s co-star was Jean Rochefort in this “odd couple comedy”. Critics said that it was like casting Elvis Presley with Sir Lawrence Olivier...and it worked -

youngsters to go for a free egg – alas, not a chocolate one (unless they become a competition winner!) but something similarly shaped that is sure to get them bursting with creativity. From Monday 5th March staff will be handing out goodie bags each containing a ‘design-your-own-egg’ to all children that pop in with a

three winners – who will each land a fantastic Easter hamper including

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chocolate eggs and more – will be drawn the day after.

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There is a deadline of Monday 26th March for competition entries and

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For further information, please contact Angie Whitmore on 01509 508040.

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A fateful encounter between a

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relationship between the two, who

The price includes the now legendary ploughman’s supper and there will be a bar available. This is one of our most successful fundraising events, and we hope you will be able to join in the fun while supporting the Volunteer Centre in Shepshed.

parent or guardian.

with typical French twists.

wealthy man lead to a very close

The Tenpenny Bit will be providing the Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee) with Alison being the caller. Its great fun to take part in, but just as much fun to watch!

Are held on the second Saturday of each month at Shepshed Town Council offices in Charnwood Road from 11am until 12 noon.

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with any issues that you may have. All Shepshed residents are welcome.

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Diary For Events In March For St. Botolph’s Church, Shepshed And St. James’ Church, Oaks In Charnwood Monday 12th & 26th March Community Cinema 1.30pm in St Botolph’s Church. All ages welcome. Popcorn, tea and coffee supplied. Admission free though donations welcome For further info or film title please contact stbotskids@outlook.com Wednesday March 14th St Botolph’s Mothers Union Lent Meditation 2.30 pm in St Botolph’s Church For further information about the St Botolph’s Mothers Union contact the Parish Office on 01509 502255 Saturday March 17th Irish Evening for St. Patricks Day 7 pm for 7.30 pm St. Joseph’s Tea Rooms Tickets at £10 each to include a 3 course meal and entertainment. Bring your own drink. For further details about this event and about membership of Tuesday Group contact Parish Office on 01509 502255

News And Events At Christchurch Methodist Christchurch Methodist on Field Street Shepshed offer an invitation to our Breakfast Before Church (BBC) events which precede All Age (AA) services on the first Sunday of each month and raise funds for local, national and international charities. BBC runs from 0930 until the start of AA Service at 1045. Previous BBC events have raised funds for such diverse charities as Methodist Homes, Dyspraxia, Hope against Cancer and ToyBox. Each event having raised in excess of £100. The next BBC will be held on March 4th in aid of Sense.

Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connected and Saturday March 17th Daffodil Tea valued. We began, and continue, 2 pm to 4 pm to support people who are St. James Oaks Storer Hall deafblind. Today, we also support a wide range of people with complex communication needs. Tuesday March 20th St Botolph’s Tuesday Group Easter themed Secret Auction 8pm in St Botolph’s Church For further details about this event and about membership of Tuesday Group contact Parish Office on 01509 502255

Alternate Tuesdays Oaks in Charnwood Senior Citizens Group 2.30 pm in the Oaks Storer Hall, next to St James Church. For further information visit www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk/groups/seniorcitizens-club

Church Services At St Botolph’s Church, Shepshed 11th March 8.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 6.00 pm

Morning Worship Children’s Church in the Church Hall Holy Communion Evensong

18th March 8.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion Children’s Church in the Church Hall Holy Communion Taize

25th March 8.00 am 10.00 am 3.30 pm

Palm Sunday Holy Communion Holy Communion Messy Church

Every Wednesday morning Holy Communion at 10.00 am at St Botolph’s Church.

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There will be no BBC on the following AA Service since this will be Easter Sunday, however you are cordially invited to join us in celebrating Christ's Resurrection. On Saturday 10th March 11001400, our Fundraising Team will be holding another Supreme Spuds, these events have been

running successfully for several years. We serve Jackets with various fillings and side salad followed by a choice of cakes and puddings and a drink for the princely sum of £5. There will also be an Easter Stationery and Gift Stall, a Tombola, Raffle, SecondHand books and Baby/Children's Knitteds Stall. In the past such events have been well supported by friends old and new and as ever we look forward to greeting everyone and offering great food and friendship. Easter Services at Christchurch will commence with Maundy Thursday Communion at 7.30pm. We will join with members of Shepshed Churches in an Ecumenical Walk of Witness on Good Friday starting at 09.45 from St Winifreds Church on Charnwood Road progressing to Charnwood Road Baptist, Christchurch Methodist, St Botolphs and onwards to Co-op Lower Carpark for a short service, followed by Coffee/Tea and biscuits at Christchurch. As mentioned previously Easter Sunday Morning Service will be All Age commencing at 1045 and will include a Family Holy Communion. The Evening Service commencing at 6.00pm will also include Holy Communion. Tea/Coffee will be served following both services.

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T: 01509 262723 E: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk I recently had the pleasure of visiting two successful and long-standing Shepshed businesses. It was exciting to hear about the growth plans of Meggitt PLC and to walk around the site and meet a number of different employees. I was impressed by their calm diligence and pride in their work, the new investment being made and the absolute commitment to setting and maintaining very high standards. Meggitt are looking to recruit new employees and would be interested to hear from people who think they might offer the next step in their career. Urgo Medical is a fascinating business producing bandages and working on how the NHS can help to provide better care for wounds which enables faster recovery times. They are investing heavily in their site in Sullington Road and it was good to have a tour there and say hello to many of the people working there. Urgo management are aware of some of the highways issues which result from having a successful factory surrounded by housing and so I’m in discussion with some of the neighbours and County Council Highways about this. Life in Westminster continues to be very busy, particularly as Chair of the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee. We hold two public evidence sessions a week including regular sessions with the Bank of England, Treasury Ministers and the Financial Conduct Authority. We are also holding inquiries into matters such as household finances, women in finance, student loans, cryptocurrencies, the UK’s economic relationship with the EU and small business funding. I also recently attended a debate in our second chamber, Westminster Hall, about myalgic encephalomyelitis (sometimes called chronic fatigue syndrome). This was a short debate specifically to look at something called the PACE trial which conducted research into treatment for ME. There is now significant criticism of this trial and the treatments it recommended. About 200,000 people in the UK suffer from ME which is an incredibly debilitating condition. The chances are that at least one, and probably more, Shepshed Eye readers will be sufferers or know someone who is. Because we only had time allocated for a short debate there were many MPs who couldn’t speak on behalf of their constituents and so we intend to ask for a long and more detailed debate. If you have any experiences you’d like me to know about before the debate please do get in touch.

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Christine Radford

T: 01509 502974 M: 07796 544817 E: 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. Such as street lighting, highways, footpaths, overhanging trees and hedges into the highways, social services etc. Shepshed Library I wish to give you advance notice of a short planned closure to Shepshed library. The Library Service will be replacing the selfservice kiosks across all of the 16 council run libraries throughout March and this will involve closing most libraries for one or two days. The planned closure for Shepshed library is Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th March (this includes the usual closed day on Wednesdays). This date may be subject to change should they encounter any issues with the installation rollout, but I will try to keep you informed if this is the case. Launch of Consultation on School Term Dates 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 I wish to inform residents about the launch of a public consultation on school term dates. Option 1 - Leicestershire traditional term time – stay as we are. Option 2 - City term time pattern – Half term in October one week later than now. Option 3 - Autumn half term and spring half term later by one week. All interested parties will be able to make their views known by clicking on the following link: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/termtime-consultation The consultation runs from 5th February 2018 to 2 April 2018. Paper copies of the consultation document and questionnaire are available by calling 0116 305 2070. The Introduction Of Average Speed Camera Pilots The introduction of Average Speed Camera Pilots is being undertaken with the cooperation of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership. The procurement process for the purchase of average speed cameras is anticipated to be complete in October. A50 Bradgate Hill Groby, B676 Saxby Road, Freeby, Burton Road, Measham, A6 Harborough Road and Glen Road, Oadby, B4114 Leicester Road, Sharnford, A4304 Lutterworth Road, Walcote and Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves.

The signage work at the seven pilot sites is being put in place. School Crossing Patrol Conference I attended the above Conference held at County Hall. The amount of training and briefings that they are given to help them keep our children safe whilst they cross the road was enlightening. I was privileged to hand out long service awards some had given 25, 30, 35 and even 40 years’ service. I am pleased to report that the 2 vacancies in Shepshed have been filled. Strategic Growth Plan You may not be aware that the nine local authorities in Leicester and Leicestershire, together with the Local Enterprise Partnership are preparing a Strategic Growth Plan.

Charnwood Day Nursery Supported Safer Internet Day Charnwood Day Nursery was lending its support to the global Safer Internet Day campaign on Tuesday 6th February. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day is celebrated in over 100 countries. It saw Charnwood Day Nursery

The first stage in the preparation of the Plan was the Strategic Growth Statement which was published in August 2016. This was a high level document which explained why the Plan is being prepared, provided a pen portrait of the area, set out some overall objectives and described the types of options that we would be considering when planning for growth.

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A Draft Plan has now been prepared for public consultation. A copy of the Draft Plan and information on the evidence used in its preparation are available on the County Council’s dedicated web site. They can be found using this link: www.llstrategicgrowthplan.org.uk

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A summary leaflet and a consultation questionnaire have been prepared for your use and both are available on the web site. Alternative formats, including paper copies of the questionnaire, are available on request by emailing: strategic.growthplan@leics.gov.uk

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Your Help Again I would like to thank the residents who keep me informed regarding issues around Shepshed, such overgrown hedges, litter, dog mess etc, without your eyes and ears I could not get them reported and sorted. For help and advice on County matters, I can be contacted on 502974 or e mail christine_ radford@hotmail.com or christine. radford@leics.gov.uk or come along to my monthly Surgery on the FIRST Saturday of the month in the Town Council Offices, 47a Charnwood Road 10-11am.

‘be the change’ and help create a better internet, by committing to communicating as far and wide as possible, relevant messages to ensure children are safer online. Charnwood sends Internet Safety Packs featuring lots of different information and leaflets to all their families and carers. The packs also form part of any induction paperwork for potential new families and about using computers and the internet and shared online safety resource. Together the staff and children read the book ‘Chicken Clicking’, a story about a chicken who uses the internet to buy gifts for her friends but then decides to make a friend online, and ends up in a tricky situation. The children were all very responsive to the story and it sparked lots of discussion about what the internet should be used for, home and the games they play on them. Natasha Hyslop, Nursery Manager, said: “Internet safety is embedded in activities we do every day and staff work with the children to give them an understanding that the internet is a powerful tool with a wealth of information to support learning, but also to gain insight that not everything online is real and it is an additional resource to the ‘real world’. Our aim is not just to reach out to our children and families that attend our nurseries about the safe use of the internet, but further; our staff teams, our own extended families and network of friends who may have children of all ages right up to 18-year olds. The activities that we have put in place lay the foundations for later on in our children’s lives and more so with the use of social media.” For further information about Charnwood please visit the website at www.charnwooddaynursey.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/CharnwoodDayNursery Or call us on 01509 508 012.

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Borough Councillor

Christine Radford

T: 01509 502974 M: 07796 544817 E: christine_radford@hotmail.com We can be contacted on matters concerning Charnwood Borough Council. We deal with housing problems, (such as trying to move house, unsatisfactory improvement work being carried out on your Council property) problems with neighbours, AntiSocial Behaviour, whether or not you live in a Council property or a privately owned property. We also deal with planning issues. Planning – Land To The Rear of 62 Iveshead Road – APP/ X2410/W/17/3184008 We now have the appeal date. The hearing will start at 10am on Tuesday 13th March and take place in the Charnwood Borough Council offices. Cllr Bebbington will be speaking as Ward Councillor, Cllr Tassell is speaking on behalf of the residents in Iveshead Road and we understand that a Cllr from the Shepshed Town Council will also be speaking at the appeal. Outline planning has already been given; this cannot be overturned, but we are speaking against the proposed layout of the site, types of properties, such as 2 ½ storey in an elevated area of Shepshed and the type of properties proposed behind bungalows on Iveshead Road. This application has been a very difficult one due to the fact that the developer keeps putting in amended plans. We will keep you informed when the decision is made public which could be some months after the appeal. Planning – 64-66 Brick Kiln Lane – P/17/2066/2 – Erection Of One Dwelling An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the decision of Charnwood Borough Council, to refuse planning permission for the above development. The appeal will be determined on the basis of written representations. The address for the search page is www.gov.uk/appeal-planninginspectorate or you can email: north2@pins.gsi.gov.uk. Planning – Old Stables – Oakley Road We are receiving a large number of complaints regarding the HGV’s delivering to this site. Such as parking, driving over grass verges, mud on the road etc. We are in constant contact with County and the Planning Department at Charnwood raising our and your concerns. BUT please continue to keep us informed about issues you have. Charnwood Lifeline Charnwood’s Lifeline provides invaluable support for their customers and their families and gives reassurance that help is

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Enthralling Tales And Easter Trail At Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation Registered charity Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation, who provides support, care and friendship wellbeing services will hosting a fun woodland themed trail this Easter.

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Helen Baxter Activities coordinator at the Foundation explained ‘We would be delighted to welcome you on Tuesday 27th March. To begin join Tom the Tale Teller in the yurt and enjoy his inspiring tales of magic and adventure. Tom is an experienced storyteller, enthralling children of all ages with his imaginative, engaging and thrilling stories’ She added ‘after enjoying tales in the yurt collect your map and follow the trail through the Yew Trail woodland, spotting a few woodland animals along the way! Collect the stickers and finish the trail with an Easter chocolate treat!’

Charnwood Lifeline is available to anyone living in the borough. All you need is a phone line and an electrical socket nearby.

Sessions take place on Tuesday 27th March - 10.30am , 11.00am and 11.30am! at The Yurt, Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH.

Charnwood are looking at how the service can provide additional support and their new fall detectors are the first step.

The personal alarm costs £205.20 per year, which is just £4 per week and a one-off installation cost of £30. The fall detector costs an additional £7 per quarter. For more information call 643970. Community Governance Review At the meeting of the Full Council on 22nd January there was a proposal to increase the number of Shepshed Town Councillors from 15 to 20 and further analysis be undertaken to determine the required split of town councillors between the two wards which make up the town. The Reason was to bring the ratio of electors per town councillor to a more comparable level with other similar sized local councils within the Borough and to reflect the significant projected increase in the electorate of Shepshed over the next five years. Shepshed Town Council had already discussed and voted on it, the recommendation was unanimous in staying as they were. Therefore Cllr Bebbington had not hesitation in proposing that there was no increase in the number of Councillors and it was seconded by Cllr Radford, the reason being that this would be an extra cost to the residents of Shepshed. This proposal was carried; therefore there will be no increase in the number of Councillors. On Going Issues Planning and Anti-Social behaviour (majority of it confidential) is still taking up a large amount of our time. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have issues you wish to discuss with us. We shall continue to hold our regular monthly surgery on the FIRST Saturday of the month in the Town Council offices, Charnwood Road, from 10-11am. No appointments are necessary. Bill Bebbington, Christine Radford, John Savage and Joan Tassell. 502974, 506661, 769707,or email christine_radford@hotmail.com cllr.joan.tassell@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.christine.radford@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.bill.bebbington@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.john.savage@charnwood.gov.uk

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Shepshed Lions Club is looking to find a number of people in the

Shepshed Lions Club is looking for new members to boost its team of 25

community who may wish to help at their fundraising events in the future. You must be over 18years of age, of good character and be willing to fit in with a great team to achieve amazing things in our community. As you will know we have two major events each year in our Annual Charity Carnival, and also with our ever -popular Santa Sleigh Collection. Both of these events are labour intensive. We are looking to find people who may not wish to become a member of the club, but willing to help with these events. We are looking for able -bodied people who want to help in the community. If you think you could help us please contact Lion President Bob Lilley on 01509 508265 or by e-mail at thelilleys15@gmail.com

Shepshed Lions Club 9th Annual Charity Carnival Doesn’t time fly! Shepshed Lions Club have already started to prepare for this year’s 9th Annual Charity Carnival. Arena acts have already been booked, stalls are already booking in, Colin the Ice Cream man is booked in, and all is going well. It is early but please reserve the date in your diary, Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2018. We will try to keep you updated as we progress matters. It is a great, and relatively cheap day of family fun and enjoyment. Remember that every penny that Shepshed Lions Club makes in profit goes on local good causes. If you want to book a stall please contact Lion Susan Lilley on 01509 508265 or by email at thelilleys15@gmail.com As you can imagine, to provide the community with such a great day out, does not come with out cost. We are looking for sponsorship to enable the club to provide a Carnival of the same high standard of previous years. If you are interesting in sponsoring this popular event and promoting your company in the local community please contact Lion President Bob Lilley on 01509 508265 or by e-mail at thelilleys15@gmail.com

Shepshed Lions Club 4th Annual Charity Christmas Market The date has been set for Shepshed Lions Club 4th Annual Charity Christmas Market to be held in the Hallcroft, Shepshed on Sunday 2nd December 2018. It is early, but stalls are already booking in following the success of the 3 previous Christmas markets organised by the club. There will be the usual attractions so please put the date in your diary. If you want to book a stall please contact Lion Susan Lilley on 01509 508265 or by email at thelilleys15@gmail.com.

Shepshed Lions Club Easter Hampers With Easter not very far away, Shepshed Lions Club is preparing hampers of Easter goodies (or baddies if you are on a diet) to raise funds for those less fortunate in our community. Remember that, as in all of our projects, all the profits go to local good causes.

in order to serve our community, of which we are very proud. If you are over 18 years of age, and of good character, why not find out more of

what we do. It is the largest Voluntary Service Organisation in the world with clubs in over 200 countries and 1.3 million members. All of our

members are unpaid volunteers who give their time and effort freely to

help those less fortunate in our community. The motto of the Lions Clubs international is “We Serve”, and that is what we do. It is rewarding work and really does great things in our community. Lions Clubs around the

world are ordinary people doing amazing things. If you would like to find out more please contact Lion President Bob Lilley on 01509 508265 or by email at thelilleys15@gmail.com

Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders Seven members of Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders celebrated St. Valentines Day, but with a difference this year. They

attended Loughborough University to help them fulfil an ambitious

target of training 1300 students, staff and members of the public in how to recognise cardiac arrest and deliver early, effective Cardio Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) in order to increase the number of people surviving a sudden cardiac arrest outside of the hospital environment.

At the end of the event, which ran between 8am and 8pm, a massive total of 1476 were trained. It was a great day and a great result. The CFR team were delighted to have been able to help achieve this magnificent result.

As reported previously on the 8th November 2017, 2 members of the

Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders gave a presentation

to the Leicestershire Morris Minor Owners Club on how to deliver early, effective CPR to a patient who has had a sudden cardiac arrest and use a defibrillator. To demonstrate the effectiveness of these events, one

of the ladies who was present at the demonstration was confronted by a distressed neighbour early in January 2018, who explained that her

husband had just collapsed at home. The lady immediately went round to the neighbours address and found that the patient was unconscious and not breathing. She immediately started CPR on the man and

continued to do so until the arrival of the Ambulance Service. The man survived the cardiac arrest and is recovering, but the Ambulance crew

said that without the early CPR the outcome for the patient could easily

have been very different. The lady said that if the incident had occurred before she attended the demonstration she would not have become

involved, as she did not know what to do. She added that she had the knowledge and confidence to deliver the CPR because she had been shown how to do it. Well done, madam!

Following on from the last article Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders are keen to give demonstrations on how to administer CPR and use a defibrillator. If you are part of a community group, club or

association, or a member of the public, and you would like to arrange a demonstration please contact scheme coordinator Lion President Bob Lilley on 01509 508265 or by e-mail at thelilleys15@gmail.com

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