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The choir was established 10 years ago in March 2012 after two local ladies, Keleigh Atkin and Angela Bogie, had been inspired by the Military Wives Choir. They have enjoyed tremendous success over the years bringing much joy, not only to those listening to them, but also to those who belong to the choir, with some members being there from the very first rehearsal!
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Shepshed Community Café - It has been nearly a year since we opened our Shepshed Community Café. This is open to any member of the public to come in and partake in barista style coffee and delicious cake, including our sought-after waffles!
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Since opening the young people have made many changes to it. This café is unique as it is managed by Grace (who is nearly 15) under the guidance of Vicky the Youth Work Manager. The whole café is run by young people for the community. They decided to keep the prices low to allow anybody to enjoy it. They all volunteer their time for the café to open. The café is open 12-4 on Sat and Sun. Come and give us a try!
We are also in the process of employing more youth staff to increase capacity and enable Passion Drop-in to be more sustainable. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the Project. Not necessarily a front facing role. Currently we are looking for the following:
Passion offers the following services: Passion Drop-in – This is open to any young person 11-18 years old. We are open Fri 7-9 over the summer then Thurs and Fri 7-9 from Sept onwards. There are no forms to fill in as we want to be an open access provision. We offer help and advise to young people as well as a place just to BE. Passion has games consoles, pool table, table tennis, board games, and we also offer free food and drink. The Hot Chocolates are apparently to die for!
Volunteer Secretary to the Trustees – in its most basic form this is minute taking at the minutes but contact Vicky for a chat about other things you could get involved with.
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The Shepshed and District Camera Club will be holding an exhibition of printed photographs taken by club members. The exhibition will take place at the Shepshed Library from 30th August to 13th September. Come along and have a look.
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Taking everything down and putting it away on the Sunday was exhausting in 33 degrees. I went home completely shattered at 7pm but the HVA people were still going and they had to go to work the next day. This year we had many new volunteers. They enjoyed the wonderful camaraderie and banter greatly and made a huge difference. There will be another chance to join in at the end of October when we set up the Fireworks event.
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Nobody would argue that the main recent event was the latest Wicked Hathern Fest, which rose magnificently from the ashes caused by the pandemic and bloomed despite the multiple obstacles of the construction of the roundabout and very high temperatures while we were setting it up. The weather at the event was scorching but lots of people had a lovely time under their gazebos and parasols. However, the numbers were a bit disappointing. Having Lulu as headliner was a major coup. I want everybody to be aware that the abrupt truncation of her set was not caused by the organisers. Lulu’s team refused to allow the HVA’s excellent sound team to set the system up and insisted on doing it themselves. I know how disappointing it was, but it was a shame that they didn’t use the system which had been working perfectly all day. At least we got to see her perform her most famous songs. I don’t know what she’s on but I hope I look as fit as that at her age.
I have been talking to some residents about solar panels. Our panels in the house we are about to move into have produced 1,550 kWhs since June 7th. We are not living there yet and so haven’t used any energy. However, with our amazing export tariff with Octopus we have received over £300. Even if we had been using some energy, we would have had a hefty surplus after paying the bills. This tariff pays the going rate on the market and has consistently been over 30p a unit recently. The last company gave us 4p! Combined with a battery to store energy to use in the evening, the investment is a must if you can spare the up-front costs. At present prices, you can expect to get your investment back in about 6 years. With the 80% increase announced today and projected increases next year, even less. After that it is more savings and a great contribution to the grid and to combatting climate change.
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I hope you all had a pleasant summer break and enjoyed the warm weather. I was pleased to join in with some of the summer activities taking place locally. In my last column, you may remember me mentioning the Summer Reading Challenge. The Challenge was aimed at children to encourage them to read and learn over the summer break. The theme of this year’s challenge was the ‘Gadgeteers.’ The characters used their curiosity and wonder to understand the science behind a whole range of interests from fashion and technology to cooking and music. I was invited to join in with the Summer Reading Challenge at Shepshed Library recently, where the National Space Centre in Leicester put on a very special interactive talk to local children about how gadgets are used to get into space and how they are used in space. It was wonderful to see so many children there, all of whom were fascinated by the display! I also loved meeting the staff and volunteers at Shepshed Library who helped to make it a warm and welcoming place to visit. The Library has a number of activities for all ages all year round, so it is well worth visiting their website for more information: www.leicestershire. Igov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/shepshed-libraryalsoenjoyedmyrecenttriptotheShepshedLearningCentre,whichis an alternative education provision based in the town. The Shepshed Learning Centre helps vulnerable students engage within an educational environment and helps all those who are struggling in mainstream education or those who are missing education altogether. This was a particularly interesting visit for me; regular readers will know that one of my key priorities as your MP is to promote skills locally and ensure that everybody, no matter who they are, has the chance to succeed in life. It was nice to meet the team who were passionate about ensuring that all students have an opportunity to succeed.
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The library had a successful Invention Convention event as part of the summer reading challenge. Many children are completing the three stages of reading six books over the summer. There will be a seed swap in February at the library. Please save some seeds from your flowers and veg and bring them on the day to swap. You can get labelled envelopes at the library. Seeds no more than 2 years old, please, to maximise germination.
There was a lot of good news at the last parish council meeting. The councillors would like to thank the kind donor of the new seat. He even got a discount for the less than perfect concreting and saved the parish some money! Goodacre is getting a grit bin for the winter and LCC will fill it. Even better news is that the County Highways has changed its mind about access from Zouch Road for the new development. This does mean that the development will go ahead in the current climate of a woefully inadequate housing supply but means that there will be no rat-run through Goodacre and Doble. The gods are indeed smiling over Daisy Bank. The process of adoption by the parish council is about to move forward. There had been some doubt about the amount of the commuted sum to be paid by William Davis to the council. CBC had a higher figure in mind, several thousand more and this has been accepted. This was a hurdle to jump, as was the delay caused by the problem of access to the new development. Now that this issue has been resolved, the adoption process can move ahead. The parish didn’t want to adopt the land and then have a road built across it. We hope to plant replacement trees in the winter.
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Talking of local people succeeding in their careers, it was a pleasure to meet some trainees at Persimmon Homes’ Garendon Park site recently. Once completed, the site will provide mixed housing opportunities for the local community for many years. The trainees have all commenced new roles with the company including utility co-ordinator, graduate planner and a placement on the Company’s graduate programme. These appointments coincide with Persimmon Homes Target 50 initiative which is an ambition to recruit 50 female apprentices or technical trainees into construction-related roles this year. It was a real privilege to meet Jasmine, Ester and Stella and to hear more about the roles they will be undertaking. The construction industry is important to our country and one that many young people could build successful careers.
The two bars did a very good trade, as did the soft drinks stall run by library volunteers. We just managed to fill the rota thanks to tireless efforts by Annette Harper. Zoe Lyons was very funny, sometimes wistfully so when talking about her hair condition.
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Finally, I would like to make residents aware of my Business Club which I run locally. It’s free to join, and I run events such as business breakfasts with guest speakers. I also send business e-newsletters which contains information that may be useful to local businesses. If you would like to sign up, you can do so here: www.janehunt.uk/loughborough-constituencyAsbusiness-clubever,ifIcan
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The awards, run by Charnwood will celebrate the sporting achievements of individuals and clubs as well as the dedication of volunteers and residents are being encouraged to enter their Thenominations.awardswill also highlight schools and workplaces making a difference to health and wellbeing in the borough.
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£1m improvement work set to start at Charnwood leisure centres Charnwood Borough Council and its leisure partner Fusion Lifestyle announced the £1m investment earlier this year as part of the new contract meaning the partnership will continue for a further five years.
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The Electoral Registration Officer needs the information to be able to publish a complete and accurate electoral register on December 1st each year. Having your detail on the electoral register will allow you to be able to vote, improve your credit rating, make it easier to access council services and help you avoid a fine.
Thousands of forms have been hand delivered across Charnwood to ensure the borough’s electoral register is up to date.
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P/21/2218/2 – 87 Leicester Road (rear of) – erection of detached bungalow and associated works (reserved matters to planning permission reference P/20/1246/2) P/22/0351/2 – 37 Countrymans Way – proposed single storey side and rear extension P/22/0682/2 – 2 Ring Fence (Holly Cottage) – erection of single storey extension to front of house P/22/0323/2 – 65 Ashby Road Central – extension to building No 6 including raising part of the roof and recladding of the resultant building. Addition of new external plant and equipment P/21/2567/2 – St Botolphs Church of England Controlled Primary School, Loughborough Road –Proposed SEND School, multi-use games area, access, parking and landscaping P/22/1015/2 – 6 Celandine Road – certificate of Lawful (proposed) development for single storey rear extension P/22/0532/2 – 28 Moorfield Place – single storey side and rear extension to dwelling P/22/0188/2 – 65 Anson Road – display of 3 x internally illuminated fascia and 1 x externally illuminated post sign P/22/0222/2 – 1 Strawflower Road – single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling P/22/0758/2 – 7 Charnwood Road – change of use only from Class E to a Nail Parlour (Sui Generis) P/22/0823/2 – 106 Oakley Road – proposed single storey rear extension
For more information about open spaces in Charnwood visit the Council’s website https:// parksandopenspaceswww.charnwood.gov.uk/
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The extensive works will see improvements at Loughborough, Soar Valley and South Charnwood leisure centres including new gym equipment. In addition, all three sites will be transformed with a new layout, lighting and flooring.
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P/22/1212/2 – 3 Glenmore Avenue – demolish existing garage to be replaced with proposed single-storey side extension and two storey front infill extension rendered in a white/cream colour. P/22/1087/2 – 191 Fairway Road –tree work to Oak P/22/1366/2 – Sheila Mee Place, Britannia Street – discharge of condition 6 (Obscured Glazing) of planning permission P/21/0124/2 P/22/0931/2 – 24 Church Street –1 x Cherry to be felled to ground level
P/21/0651/2 – 153 Leicester Road – notice of P/22/0242/2appeal–rear of 8-10 Pick Street – due to the officer advising Cllr Radford that they are mindful of refusing this application, Cllr Radford has withdrawn her call-in. Therefore it will not be going to a plans committee.
It is raining at last whilst this report is being typed up and it is very welcome. We never thought we would be saying that rain is welcome. Your Borough Cllrs can be contacted via email or phone, or if you prefer come along to our monthly surgery. Just a reminder that planning is decided by Charnwood the only input that County has is to comment on the highways.
Charnwood Borough Council has launched a competition as part of the ‘Love the outdoors in Charnwood’ campaign to celebrate the borough’s fantastic range of country parks, nature reserves and ancient woodlands. Entries close at 5pm on Monday 19th September.
P/22/0348/2 – 3 Coachman’s Court – two storey side extension forming carport with bedroom above P/22/0596/2 – 26 Kings Road – proposed single storey rear extension
The Forest Road Greenbelt, which is maintained by the Greenbelt Gardener volunteers, supported by Charnwood Borough Council and its grounds maintenance partner Idverde has won a Community Green Flag award for the seventh consecutive year.
Queen’s park in Loughborough has won a Green Flag award for the fourteenth consecutive year, with the Friends of Queen’s Park, the Council and Idverde helping to maintain the green space.
The search to find the best photographs of parks and open spaces in Charnwood is on!
– land rear of 7 to 9 Field Street – erection of detached three storey building to provide two self contained flats (we believe the address in incorrect for this application and this has been reported to and–P/21/2393/2Charnwood)–2SpringLanedemolitionofexistingshoperectionofthree2.5storey
P/22/0823/2 – 38 Thorpe Roaderection of two storey extension to rear, single storey extension to side of house
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the three year programme, staff gained hands-on experience in real-life social work roles through placements in adults and children services.
Bosworth Battlefield nominated for Visit England award
Without your help in keeping me informed regarding issues around Shepshed, I would not be able to do my job. For help and advice on County matters, I can be contacted on 01509 502974, or 07796 544817 or e mail christine_radford@hotmail. com or christine.radford@leics. gov.uk my monthly surgery, is held on the first Saturday of the month in the Town Council Offices, 47a Charnwood Road, (opp. Tesco) You do not need an appointment; I will be there from 10-11 am.
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After two long-awaited years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the time finally came – Bosworth Festival returned with a bang.
The family friendly festival featured battle the-enactments by the War of the Roses Federation,. There was also archery, cannon fire demonstrations, medieval falconry, musician, the Kings Executioner, Knight School and story teller, plus much more.
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A total of 10 graduates have been awarded their BA (Hons) in Social Work with three graduates achieving their PostGraduate Diplomas. Through the programme, existing staff were supported to gain professional qualifications on a social work apprenticeship, funded by the county council through the apprenticeship levy. During
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The centre piece of the Hallaton Treasure is the Hallaton Helmet, which is currently on show alongside a display of the Iron Age coins.
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The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 2 days, 09.00 till 15.00 (each day) commencing 22nd September.
Battlefield Heritage centre has received high marks and was rated very good following the visit, an impressive score of 89% has landed the Leicestershire County Council-run heritage site a nomination in Visit England’s Best Told Story accolade.
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became one of the first upper-tier authorities in the country to offer the degree apprenticeship programme, a special celebration was held at Beaumanor Hall to mark the achievement and I was privileged to give gifts and to congratulation the graduates.
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Visitors were queuing to get into the site before the gates opened on both days, almost 4,500 visitors attended the festival so many people from all over, some coming from further afield.
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I visited Charnwood Museum to see the exhibition by Ladybird Books on looking at the world of work. I still have many of these books and red them to my sons and grandchildren when they were younger. I then visited the Library which is opposite, where there is a display on the Great Central Railway until 23rd September. When my husband was alive we visited the Great Central regularly.
The two-day event, which attracted thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK and beyond took place on Saturday August 20th and Sunday 21st at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre near Sutton Cheney.
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The site has so much to offer visitors of all ages. More information including opening times and admission prices are available at www. bosworthbattlefileld.org
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We are very grateful to everyone that has donated and for everybody's good wishes. Below is the link if anyone else wishes to sponsor us. Cash donations can also be made at Ryatt's Optometrist in The Bull Ring and Livio's Italian Restaurant in The Hall Croft. Our thanks to both these businesses for their support.
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Continuing its Diamond Anniversary Year celebrations, Loughborough Flower Lovers’ Club’s next meeting on Thursday,15 September will feature the popular Nick Grounds with his demonstration entitled ‘The Materialist’.
If you would like to know more, please ring 01509 853740.
I don’t know if you get your fill of beach holidays, I wasn’t too well trained in that department, as my father always pitched them in October. I always remember the wind whipping around Woolies corner on Blackpool prom, and the hot brew in our hands. No suntan more a rust and plenty of scarves, I think thats why this hot weather is not my friend, and also short days. Our days on holiday were worked around breakfast, lunch and tea, not leaving much time for activities, but at fifty pence a day who can grumble.
A horticultural auctioneer by day and a NAFAS national demonstrator by night, Nick is renowned for keeping audiences entertained with tales of his life whilst creating huge and beautiful arrangements, all to be included in the evening’s raffle. He believes strongly in using seasonal flowers, and offers interesting facts and tips as he goes.
The 9th September members will meet at Rolls-Royce Leisure from 12:30 to 2:00pm.New members would be most welcome to this event. Members will be going on a trip to the Birmingham Tattoo on 11th September. October events on the 4th the walk & talk group meet. The following day members are going on a trip to RAF Cosford air museum. On the 11th members meet at Rolls-Royce Leisure from 12:30 to 2:00pm.
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Well hello and here we are in September, where has it all gone, this year is in danger of being over before we have started getting used to 2022.
The podcasting, Al’s Electronic Shepshed Experience, has taken on a new life, and that in the guise of me getting out n about Shepshed. It all started with some Jitty walks around the backs in the old part of the town. Only to discover the new developments have them also.
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been tough through the summer months but we have managed to get our long runs up to 14 miles. The next three weeks will be crucial as we up the mileage before tapering down to the big day on 2nd October. The pain and effort we are going through is nothing compared to the pain and distress of very serious and disabling conditions patients and loved ones have to endure.
Also coming up I speak with three authors from Shepshed, who have their books in print, speaking about the highs and lows of the literary world. You can watch all the previous pod shows just go onto my group page and scroll down.
Last month was a complete Mal-function on my part, technology never rings you up to tell you that nothings happening. August’s missive for the wonderful publication was duly written and edited as normal. What wasn’t normal was Al was sitting in the low lands of Lincolnshire on a temporary interwebby connection. I did every action as I normally do, but the article didn’t get to where it should, deep joy. Never the less nothing lost in fact you all had a rest from Al’s ramblings.
Off now to press the right buttons this month Al..
On the Fourteenth of August I trotted off, sun hat on to the Botany Bees open day. This was organised by Amanda who keeps the hives, but more than that she will inform you and I about any queries we may have about the small, but dynamic creatures. I will be speaking with Amanda later on and asking her all about keeping bees, and you can hear all that on the pod show.
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Tracing the route of the Shepshed Canal was very enlightening for yours truly, and the response was encouraging. Some residents remembering playing on and around the banks of the canal. Surprisingly Conway Drive follows the bend the Canal took on its way, the old maps prove this. By the time you read this, hopefully if I press the correct buttons there will be three more video on, Glenmore Park, more Jitties and The Cut at the bottom of Kings Road. These can be found on my Facebook group page just type in, Al’s Electronic Shepshed Experience into your Facebook search engine. If you are new to Shepshed then I do hope you find these informative.
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Best Allotment For 2022 Winner
Chairman of Council, Cllr. David Northage presenting the Phil Cross memorial trophy to the winners of the best allotment for 2022 Trevor and Sue Bazen. They have chosen a Victoria Plum tree to be planted in the onsite community orchard.
Many thanks to all our family, friends and beyond for an amazing effort in getting our sponsorship up to two thirds of the way. A reminder that we are running the London Marathon to raise funds for Brain Research UK, a charity that does cutting edge research into dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, brain tumours, and many degenerative diseases of the brain such as Parkinson's.
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The demonstration will be held at the Amherst School, Gray Street, Loughborough LE11 2DZ from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. The venue is spacious and airy, there is parking within the school grounds, and new members and visitors can always be assured of a very warm welcome. Tickets for visitors, priced £5, may be bought on the door.
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