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Another Successful Fund Raising Year For Brookvale High School!

The students of Mississippi House are thrilled to announce another spectacular year of fund raising, throughout 2013/14, culminating in over £4,000 being raised for both Cancer Research and LOROS. Led, once again, by the Head of Mississippi House, Harvey Singh, our students (and staff) took part in a variety of fund raising activities including: • • • •

Our annual performance of ‘Brookvale’s Got Talent!’ Bucket collections Staff Christmas Show Year 9 sponsored walk to and around Bradgate Park

We are extremely proud that one of our Year 9 students, Tom Burbage, (who has now moved on to Year 10 at Groby College), raised a staggering amount of money for this cause, hence the decision to split the proceeds this year between the two charities.

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We were delighted that representatives from the two charities were able to come along to Brookvale, to receive the cheque from our Headteacher, Katie Rush, and a selection of last year’s Year 9 students – now Year 10 at Groby College, along with our current Year 9 House Captains (pictured).

This photograph was taken in our new Dining Hall, which opened at the beginning of this academic year, and has been a marvellous addition to our school site, providing extra seating for 180 students, to enjoy dining at break and lunch times, alongside the wonderful backdrop of Bradgate Park.

Well done, Mississippi!! Another year of tremendous fund raising success. Here’s to the next!

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January Book & DVD How do you define love?

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A group of 4 to 8 year-olds were once asked: ‘What does love mean?’ The answers they gave were surprising for their depth of insight….

Head over to Markfield, Coalville, or Ibstock libraries in the new year and bag yourself a bargain!

Our January book sales include both adult and children’s stock and will be held from Friday 2nd until Saturday 31st of January at Coalville and Markfield libraries and from Tuesday 6th until Saturday 31st of January at Ibstock library.

Sale books will be priced ‘4 for £1’ and DVDs at only £1 each!

(Please note DVDs will not be available for purchase at Ibstock library). Stock up your book shelves with popular authors - don’t miss our bargain book sale!

For more information call the libraries on: Coalville Library: 0116 3053565 Markfield Library: 0116 3053642 Ibstock Library: 0116 3053608

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“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.”

Rebecca - age 8

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“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” Billy - age 4

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“Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” Karl - age 5

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“Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your chips, without making them give you any of theirs.” Chrissy - age 6

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“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” Terri - age 4

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“Love is when mum makes coffee for my dad and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.” Danny - age 7

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“Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mum and Dad are like that. They look gross when they kiss.” Emily - age 8

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“If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.” Nikka - age 6 (We need a few million more Nikka’s on this planet)

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Ratby Library Group A significant change occurred at the first Ratby Parish Council meeting of 2015 in that it decided not to press forward with its own bid for the management of our library but instead to support the Ratby Library Group. This is good news for our library project and for the village as a whole.

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Run a cafeteria within the building to create a community hub, a friendly, light, bright, comfortable and safe space for all ages to relax, work, browse, read, all whilst enjoying a warm drink and perhaps

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office space at a cost that should be recovered from income from its existing house, whilst maintaining ownership of its capital asset at 13 Station Road

Taking the validated accounts provided by the County Council for and adding in an annual 2013-14

inflation figure over 7, 10 and 15 years and with the changes above, we believe the library

could be sustainably funded without recourse to asking residents for additional tax monies.

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Coffee Morning Raises £380 in aid of CRY On Friday 28th November a coffee morning and Great Cake Bake was held at Ratby Sports Club. This was in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and £380 was raised. We would like to thank everyone involved who supported us by bringing cakes, donating money or enjoying a coffee and a chat with friends on the day. A special thanks to those who helped us at the event and Steve at the club who suggested that we ‘go global’ and hold it there. We have supported Cry’s Great Cake Bake for the last 3 years and this was the most successful to date.

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of an undiagnosed heart condition. Our son Greg was one of them. Cry is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected by sudden cardiac death. If you are interested in finding out more their web site is www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Kirby Players, January Pantomine The Kirby Players would like to wish all their audiences a very Happy New Year. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next production which is, of course the pantomime. Now all the festivities are over, there is still a treat in store to look forward to. Our dancers are poised, our comedy pair in place, our principal girl and boy ready to take the stage, don’t miss the chance to see a traditional pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’. Venue Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, dates 25th-31st January Sunday at 2.30pm Tuesday-Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Our box office no 07804 435 235, see you there!

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County Councillors Report Ratby and Groby Division County - Councillor Ozzy O’Shea Tel: 0116 2394 336 or 07808 585 825 - Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com business plan. Residents are also welcome to contact me.

Consultation on Leicestershire School Admissions for entry September 2016

Libraries As I reported in last month’s report the County Councils Cabinet has now approved the new tapering packages that are on offer to Community Groups wishing to run their own Local Library. I would urge any interested residents or groups to contact the Parish and share your idea’s and work with the Parish council as I know your Parish Council is actively looking at ways it can help run the Library with the Community.

I want residents to know that I am working with both Ratby and Groby Parish Councils. As your County Councillor and that I will do everything I can within my power to protect the library services for residents. The County Council is now listening to the various groups across the county wishing to put their business cases forward, the officer to contact is Nigel Thomas head of Library services at County Hall. Groups have until the 16th January 2015 to put their initial proposals forward which will then be required to be followed up with a sustainable

Leicestershire are seeking to make changes to their admission arrangements for entry 2016 and beyond. To do so all admission authorities must run an eight-week consultation. The consultation is seeking views on three proposals.

Consultation period: This consultation will run from Monday 22nd December 2014 to Monday 16th February 2015 Who can get involved: open to everyone How can I get involved: via the County Councils Website under Consultations go to school Admissions. Please read through the Leicestershire School Admissions 2016 Consultation document and complete and submit the response form from within this document Officer to Contact: Gurjit Bahra Tel: 0116 305 6324 Head of Service, School Admissions and Pupil Service - Email: gurjit.bahra@leics.gov.uk

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for your continued support and wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year.

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Anti Social Behaviour We seem to be suffering from a continual spat of anti social behaviour in the village and we would like residents help to put a swift end to this. We have been made aware that there is a group of youths in the village behind several incidents. What concerns us is that one of the properties being targeted is owned by a vulnerable person.

Residents are being woken up at 3am in the morning after having their bedroom windows pelted with eggs this can be very frightening to elderly residents and although such things can be associated with Halloween this is not certainly the case now. Ozzy has been made aware of two repeated attacks at 3am in the morning on both occasions where residents have been woken up in the last two weeks of December. Several properties have been targeted on the Cawrey estate and Egg boxes have been found on Ferndale Park and nearby walk ways.

These incidents have all been reported to the police and Ozzy has been checking with local shops trying to identify where the eggs are being purchased from. We would urge all residents who suffer this type of behaviour or minor damage to report it to the police on 101. Remember ABS is not a victimless crime the police need to know what is happening so that they can put resources into the area.

Thefts From Sheds and Gardens We have been made aware of several thefts from sheds within the village during

Cllr Chris Boothby Tel 0116 2388301 or 07880 711 222 Email chris.boothby@hotmail.com

December which included the thefts of pedal cycles and garden equipment. Two Solar lights were stolen from the Ivanhoe trail one at the entrance next to the Railway PH and the other at the entrance to the tarmac path on Taverner Drive these were valued at £600. Ozzy made enquires with the help of local residents the lights were found on top of a den built by youths behind the Band Hut both were damaged beyond repair, various items of garden equipment were also located. The police are now making enquires. We would urge residents to secure their sheds and out buildings. If anyone has any information you can contact either Ozzy or Chris in confidence.

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A new Tenancy Agreement is being drafted to go out to HBBC Tenants for consultation.

Most of the new agreement remains unchanged but Chris has been involved in local public consultation meetings with the support of Ozzy along with Council Officers and the invaluable input from Together for Tenants. Chris ordered the removal of the first draft of this document as it appeared to request that in terms of housing repairs, tenants were required to do such things as internal plastering. Tiling, replacement of internal doors and all windows. The new draft which has yet to go to Council will recommend that such as the above be withdrawn. Tenant’s rent is ring fenced for our housing repair bill and as such the responsibility for major repairs should not fall on tenants.

Green Waste Collection.

This issue came before Council on the 16th December 2014. It was the ruling Lib/Dem Authority's plan to charge all household's in the Borough £30 from 2015/16 to collect the brown bin green waste following a reduction following a reduction in the monetary credits awarded by Leicestershire County Council.

The Conservative Group at HBBC vehemently argued against this stating that this was a front line service that residents paid for through their Council Tax and furthermore, we left office in 2007 leaving nearly £13 million in reserve funds.

Surely there was enough left to accommodate this reduction but apparently not after their wild spending spree for Hinckley Town Centre. The Administration amazingly have now found some extra funding so the decision has been put on hold for the next Administration to deal with after May 2015.

Both Ozzy and Chris would like to wish all our residents a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for their continued support and remind you we are only a phone call away Regards

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It’s not often I get a phone call regarding a potential story that hooks me instantly, but this is a rare one that did! Deana Wildgoose, the manager for the Sir John Moore Foundation called me up before Christmas to see if I’d be interested in featuring an article showcasing the fantastic foundation and everything they have to offer, I’m sure you’ll agree it would have been a shame to let this article slip past!

Heart to heart; Leicestershire's Hidden Treasure Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century designed a building in Leicestershire that is still in use today – where is it?

Where can you go to school; attend film club; take part in an archaeological dig; perform at a band night and hold your wedding?

The answer? Appleby Magna!

In the heart of the Leicestershire countryside lies a magnificent building commissioned by Sir John Moore in 1697. Sir John was born in Appleby. He was a passionate supporter of emancipation through education and good health and he was the second son of the squire of Appleby. Sir John made his own way in the world, amassing a fortune by trading lead. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1681, and a Master of the Grocers Company. He was a dedicated philanthropist and his own financial success was shared for the benefit of his fellow citizens. He made substantial investments in his home village to better the heart mind and soul of “the gentlemen of all England”, by building the Sir John Moore School in Appleby and in Christ's Hospital in London; both commissions for his good friend Sir Christopher Wren. Sir John and Lady Moore did not have children and the building in Appleby was put into the care of a family led charitable foundation. Descendants of Sir John and Lady Moore have always served as

Trustees. The beating heart of Sir Johns legacy is as alive today, as it was in 1697.

The Trustees now as in 1697 are accountable for ensuring the success of the building as an environment that inspires learning and is maintained in excellent order. In 2004 the Trustees secured £2million in grants and donations to restore the building for the next generation of children. The refurbishment of this Grade 1 listed building ensured all three floors were brought back into use. Stepping through the ironwork gates is a step into the 17th Century. You will find a 21st century Village School. 140 pupils are taking their first steps into an education that parents, the village and Ofsted love. The ground floor is dedicated to the village primary school, as well as the larger rooms on the second floor and the majority of the grounds, providing outdoor space to play and compete.

In order to enable every child to realise their potential and take up citizenship the Trustees must to continue to look after the building. A museum showcasing Victorian education is on the top floor and two elegant flats for rent, one with a rooftop garden. The original stables are converted to create a vibrant space that houses the foundation office; the hub of the charity’s operations. Adjacent to the stables is a bijou Coffee Shop with stately outside

seating. In the cellars is a licenced bar and recording studio for hire. One three-story wing is let as office space for local businesses with their own separate access. Both the regular upkeep and planned maintenance works require investment. The small team of Foundation staff generate the income that helps to sustain this inspirational and aspirational place. A big part of this is sharing the space with families to hold significant events, parties, weddings and celebrations.

Holding a wedding or a party at Sir John Moore is affordable and grand. This unique venue delivers bespoke packages at completive rates. The enjoyment of guests who fall in love with this place makes a huge contribution to maintaining the building and site.

2014 marked ten years of success from our 2004 restoration. One thing is for sure, if Sir John Moore were here today he would be pretty proud that his legacy continues today, as innovative as it was over 300 years ago, to support and inspire all of us. We need at least £20,000 a year simply to maintain the fabric of this historic building. If you are inspired by our story, you can help by sharing your celebration with us in this unique venue: simply contact the office on 01530 273629 or email deana.sirjohnmoore@gmail.com

After reading the article I have done some research of my own and discovered that there is much more the Foundation offers Leicestershire. This is merely a taster and it’s certainly wet my appetite!

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HS Foot Care Services re-open Mrs Kropp’s surgery in Mountsorrel Alan & Maxime Postlethwaite, both HCPC registered Podiatrists, had the opportunity to re-open Mrs Kropp’s old surgery, in Halstead Road, Mountsorrel, just across the road from their existing surgery...

Mrs Kropp’s son-in-law Alan said, “Our new surgery has proved to be very popular, so it is important that we now expand our capacity. In order to keep our unique and professional practice as it is for our patients, it makes sense to re-open the old surgery at number 29.

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Alan and Maxime Postlethwaite open 2nd facility in Mrs Kropps original g surgery g y

We have upgraded the equipment and replicated as best as possible the current surgery so that patients will have the same experience and level of care. My daughter Maxime will work in the new surgery from January 2015, giving her more flexibility and time with her growing patient base.

SERVICES GENERAL CHIROPODY Cutting nails, reducing callus & corns, ingrowing nails (conservative management), treating verrucae.

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The New Way of Receiving Your Prescription Has Arrived.....

SO DON’T DELAY, NOMINATE RATBY PHARMACY TODAY! Prescriptions in England are going paperless!

This means instead of your GP giving you a paper prescription, they will send it electronically to your nominated pharmacy. This service is called Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and Ratby Chemist is taking nominations from any surgery or patient.

The prescription will be sent by the GP to Ratby Chemist where we can get your medications ready straight away.

This service may be particularly beneficial if you receive regular prescriptions as you don’t have to collect your prescription from the surgery between check-ups. It will be equally beneficial to those having one off prescriptions, as once we receive your prescription, we can dispense it quickly, saving you time.

Many of the local surgeries have already gone ‘live’ and we are receiving prescriptions electronically. Regardless of whether your surgery is offering this service or not, you can still nominate us in advance. Then you will be ready to use the service once it is available at your GP surgery. Simply visit us at 10 Main Street, Ratby to sign a consent form and you are ready to go.

This service can be used for Repeat prescriptions and one-off prescriptions. However it cannot be used for private, veterinary prescriptions or controlled drug prescriptions.

Is your nest still full?

A qua rter of British people over the age of 50 still have adult children living at home – almost half of them without making any contribution to household bills.

In fact, many parents are spending just over £3,700 a year to feed and house their over-18 offspring, who have been stranded at the parental home by crippling house prices and university debts.

Other parents are helping out by lending money to children who have moved out.

The problem with young people who cannot afford to fly the nest is now so widespread that financial experts are warning that members of the baby boomer generation could be jeopardising their retirement prospects with their generosity to their grown-up children.

But as a spokesperson for MetLife UK, who commissioned the research, says, “helping out family is a powerful motivation for parents…”

Please call Ratby Pharmacy on 0116 2393139 for further details.

Have your say on Council spending and services Residents in Blaby District have got the chance to have their say on Council Tax and how the Council delivers its services in the future.

Over the coming years funding Blaby District Council receives from central government to pay for local services will be substantially reduced and the Council is keen to find a way to minimise the impact this may have.

Blaby District Council receives only 9 percent of the total Council Tax it collects from each household, which in total means it receives just over £4m of the £46m it collects in the district. The rest is distributed to the County Council, Police, Fire and local parish councils.

Councillor Terry Richardson, portfolio holder

for Finance, Efficiency and Assets, said: “Blaby District Council continues to deliver some of the lowest cost services in the country whilst maintaining high levels of service and customer satisfaction.

“In 2015/16 we are expecting to spend £9.3m on our services, but we now know that our core government funding will be reduced by £600,000. We’re committed to meeting the financial shortfall in a way to minimise the impact on our residents and would like to take the opportunity to ask some questions and get feedback from the district.”

All residents are able to take part in the consultation, however 600 people chosen at random across the district will be phoned

about the survey, which is being carried out on the Council’s behalf by CR Research.

It is completely optional and there is no requirement for residents to answer any or certain parts of the survey. All responses will be treated confidently.

For anyone wishing to fill out the survey online please visit the Consultations and Public Notices page on the Council’s website www.blaby.gov.uk Hard copies of the survey can be obtained on request, please email corporate.performance@blaby.gov.uk or call 0116 275 0555.

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Get Involved with Environmental What are Garage Sales? Volunteering Projects ‘Garage Sales’ are events arranged within a community for the sale of used goods by private individuals, rather like a car boot sale at your own home. Sellers are not required to obtain business licenses and publicity for the event is arranged by the organiser. Typically the goods in a garage sale are unwanted items from the home. The goods are sometimes new, like-new, or just usable, these might include old clothing, books, toys, tools, sports equipment or furniture. Some of these items are offered for sale because the owner does not want or need the item to minimize their possessions or to raise funds. The seller displays their wares to the passers-by on their driveway, in their garage or even in a car boot if it is safe to do so (naturally, we do not encourage sellers to invite prospective buyers in to their homes). It is up to the seller to agree the sale price.

If this sounds like a good way to have a spring clean and raise a little cash - and you live in Ratby - why not put Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2015 in your diary? More details of how the event is going to run will be published nearer the time. This event is being organised by the Eco-Team at St Philip & St James Church, Ratby, the aim of the day is to reduce the amount of useable items going to landfill, to give good quality goods a new home thus helping to preserve the wonderful World we live in.

Further details: Sue Hooper 0116 239 4606

Turn over a new leaf this New Year and get involved with environmental volunteering projects in Leicestershire: waste action volunteering, the master gardeners’ scheme and conservation volunteering.

In Leicestershire, every two weeks we throw away enough waste to fill the Royal Albert Hall.

Becoming a waste action volunteer for Leicestershire County Council, gives you the chance to help stop this by providing your local community with advice on reducing their waste.

Karen Webb, a waste action volunteer, said: “Once we’re trained, we can focus on areas we’re interested in. I’ve enjoyed advising people how to use their leftovers, teaching scouts how to compost and use recycled materials as well as attending events. I’m a valued part of my community through my waste action volunteering and have made lots of friends, including master gardeners.”

To find out more or apply, visit www.lesswaste.org.uk/waste_action_volunteers Leicestershire master gardeners help people learn to grow their own food. They support individual households and community projects across Leicestershire and as a volunteer; you will be providing support and guidance to individuals and communities in developing their own food growing projects.

Two-day induction courses to become a master gardener volunteer start on Thursday 22/ Friday 23 January and Saturday 28 February/Sunday 1 March 2015. For more information, contact Alison McGrath on 07584 343847 or amcgrath@gardenorganic.org.uk www.leicestershire.mastergardeners.org.uk Alternatively, conservation volunteering involves joining a diverse group of people to carry out conservation tasks on Leicestershire’s country parks. For more information call 0116 305 5000 or email countryparks@leics.gov.uk For all other volunteering opportunities visit www.leics.gov.uk/volunteers_opps

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – WHY NOT HELP TO CARE FOR A YOUNG CARER? Did you know that there are estimated to be 700,000 carers under the age of 18 in the UK? Some of these young people live in your area and the Barnardo’s CareFree Young Carers’ Services is asking if you can help support these young people to have some time away from their care roles. In partnership with Leicestershire County Council and Health commissioners, Barnardo’s provides a range of support services for children and young people in Leicestershire who provide care for a family member at home. The family member is often a parent but can also be a sibling or grandparent. They need care due to having a disability, a chronic health condition or a mental health problem. Young carers often feel they miss out on their childhood because of their very adult responsibilities.

The CareFree service offers a range of support for the whole family as well as running and supporting groups for young carers. The groups help young carers have regular time out from their care responsibilities and give them the opportunity to socialise with other children who understand their situation. In order to get to these groups, most young carers need help with transport which is why Barnardo’s is asking if you would be willing and able to offer your time to help.

To become a Barnardo’s volunteer you will need to be able to offer about 3 to 4 hours of your time on a weekday evening either once a week or once a fortnight during term time. You will also need to be able to transport children or young people in your own vehicle as well as support young carers once they get to their group activities. In return you will be offered full training and reimbursement for your expenses.

The next volunteer training session runs in Enderby on Saturday 31 Jan and 7 Feb. For more information and an application form, please call 0116 2867182 and ask to speak to Helena Mitchell, team Leader or email helena.mitchell@barnardos.org.uk

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On Friday 28th November,

Ratby Primary

School hosted another successful

‘Decorations

Day’ in which children of all

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Decorations Day

ages spent a whole day creating and putting together their own Christmas decorations!

Throughout the day, the children moved from classroom to classroom making different decorations in each. Parents and carers were invited to come in and help out with the making of the decorations and many came along to give their support to their own children and others as well which was lovely to see!

Some of the decorations made included, clay snowmen, sparkly baubles, bouncy Christmas trees and even snowmen made out of socks (newly bought of course!). In each classroom, the children were encouraged to be creative and add their own ideas and details to their designs which meant that all of the decorations were unique! Some of the decorations were used to decorate classrooms and others were sent home so that the children could put up their creative designs and bring the Christmas spirit into their own homes in time for the start of December!

All in all, the day was a great success and it got everybody in the Christmas spirit (or at least covered in paint, glue and glitter)!

SLEEPING BEAUTY Courtesy of the school’s PSA, the children of Ratby Primary School recently attended a panto at Loughborough Town Hall. All of the children, from each class in the school, were lucky enough to see Princess Rose and Prince Vince get more than they bargained for in their quest to live happily ever after as the wicked fairy Carabosse cast an evil spell and set out to spoil their happiness.

The children had a wonderful time, with one Year Six child commenting, “I didn’t think I was going to like it, but it was really good – the glowing spider battle was cool!”

The younger children were just as enthusiastic, “Nancy was really funny, I liked her dresses!” said one Foundation child of the panto Dame.

A fantastic time was had by all, with all the children and teachers joining in the songs.

Christmas Nativity “Children of the World” In December, Key Stage 1 children from Ratby Primary school took part in the Christmas Nativity “Children of the World”, looking at how children from around the world celebrate Christmas. We also learnt about Christmas around the world in class. Children really enjoyed learning about different cultural traditions and how to say Happy Christmas in different languages.

Dressed in traditional dress from around the world and armed with props, from paper lanterns to sunhats, children couldn’t wait to take to the stage. Parents were treated to a top class performance as children from China, Malawi, Poland, Ireland, USA and Australia shared how they celebrate Christmas and brought gifts to the manger.

The children worked incredibly hard to pull off such a fantastic show, learning all their lines and a variety of different songs, which children performed with gusto and enthusiasm.

We would like to thank all those for their kind donations; we raised £94.09 for Oxfam unwrapped.

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On Wednesday 5th December, 2014 to have

the whole of Year 5 were very fortunate

a company

come into school, known as ‘Portals to the Past,’ to learn even more about the amazing Ancient

Greeks – which has been our topic for this part of the Autumn term. It was a superb day, full of

exciting and interesting facts and this is what some of the pupils from Venus class had to say about

it!

Awesome Ancient Greek Activity Day!

It was a freezing cold morning and we were curious with what the day would bring. Lots of us made our way to school, buzzing with excitement because it was the Greek activity day at Ratby Primary on their way because

we had to dress up as an Ancient

School. Many were chuckling Greek and come to school dressed like one (the outfits were amazing from everyone! They were all so unique and well thought through!) First, both Year 5 classes met in the hall to see a rather strange fellow dressed in what looked like a tunic? This was Alex; our visitor and eager Greek expert for the day and he started off with giving us lots of background information on Greece that was so fascinating.

This included the many adventures of Alexander the Great, who despite being a great leader and conquering many countries, was killed by one tiny mosquito! Many of us were in wonder at all of the things he was explaining to us…what a brilliant start to the day! Next, we had a mind-boggling quiz to complete where we had to search for the answers in groups, which was completed just in time!

We now know even more facts, like a Greek person who lived in a barrel!

After break, we re-told the myth of the Minotaur, where we managed to practice our acting skills.

This version of our own made us giggle a lot! We were then split back into our two classes to have a go at some Ancient Greek activities. One of these was to put together a range of different sized cut out pieces of wood to make a jigsaw and the other was to try a game of Petteia, which lots of us became very competitive at…even Miss Stretton and Mrs. Oliver!

For the last part of our day in the afternoon, we were in training to be super, heroic Greek warriors.

First was a lesson in the protective armour they wore, followed by several marching orders and formations we got into, pretending we were they very best Greek army of all! Once we had got the hang of that, we played a game called ‘knocking down the wall of Troy,’ before the final part of the day…a ‘battle to the end’ between Achilles Jake (Venus) and Nathan (Mercury). Can you all remember who won?

An awesome day and thank you to all of you for enthusiastically taking part!

Written by Eleanor-Rose, Kiah and Elliot (Year 5, Venus class).

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Kirby Muxloe Local History Group The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group meets around 6 times a year, and membership is open to all. Visitors are always welcome to all our meetings, which generally take place in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Kirby Muxloe and start at 7.30pm.

Details of the dates of meetings, together with the topics that will be covered, are shown on the notice board in Kirby Muxloe library as well as on the Group’s web site: www.leicestershirevillages.com/kmlhg On the 20th November, we held an entertainment evening with a wartime theme.

To commemorate the outbreak of WW1, we organised a mixture of sing-alongs and more serious, but interesting, items. Our favourite entertainer, Karen West, sang all the old war-time songs that we know so well, with everyone joining in, including some “Last Night of the Proms” favourites.

Businesses in Blaby District are invited to attend a free breakfast meeting in January to share ideas for boosting the local economy and hear about the latest funding opportunities and business news from Blaby District Council and partner organisations.

Blaby District Council is hosting the “Blaby District Means Business” event for local companies on Thursday 22 January at the Hilton Hotel, junction 21 approach, Leicester. This first event for 2015 is one of a series of networking events the council is running to benefit local firms.

We also had a moving reading from some “Letters from the Front” from a soldier to the wife he left behind. They were relatives of one of our members, who was also able to provide pictures of the couple. Another member had loaned us the WW1 diary of his father, which enabled us to give a presentation on his travels around France around the time of the armistice. This gave an interesting insight into the life of one man’s war.

To ensure that, as a historical society, we presented a realistic view of WW1, including the horrors of life in the trenches, there was a reading of the famous anti-war poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen. This was accompanied by film excerpts and a haunting soundtrack. It was an honest and “no punches pulled” view of the war.

Table competed against table in a WW1 quiz. Two tables tied for the prize, which had to be split between them when the tie-breaker question failed to split the tie!

We decided not to be overly “war realistic” with the party food that we provided! Quiche and trifle were very much enjoyed, as was the “Trench Cake” that had been cooked to a real wartime recipe. Overall, the evening was thoroughly enjoyed and provided entertainment whilst commemorating an important period in our nation’s history.

Professor Richard Buckley will be presenting 'Richard III: The King Under The Car Park' to the History Group on Thursday 15th January 2015. Whilst entrance charges to the meeting will be as normal, it will be necessary to purchase these tickets in advance.

Please speak to any member of the KMLHG committee that you know, or call 239 2818, if you require more information about how to get tickets (subject to availability). Safety regulations as to numbers of people attending will mean that numbers will have to be limited and only those with tickets will be able to listen to the presentation.

The Group are always looking for photographs of people who have lived/worked in the village and events that have taken place in Kirby Muxloe.

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Cllr Tony Greenwood, portfolio holder for Planning, Economic Development and Housing Strategy at Blaby District Council, said: “The Council is running these events for the benefit of our local businesses. I encourage our small to medium sized enterprises to come along, network with other local firms and discover the host of support available to help their business flourish.”

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FILMREVIEW Taken 3:

Just as things are getting back on track with his wife, Lenore, Bryan Mills returns home one day to find her murdered body in his bed. The police believe he is the culprit, and Bryan makes a speedy getaway to buy himself time to find the real murderer.

Kirby Muxloe Recreation Ground Charity Number 521441 (The Charity) gives notice that it proposes to grant a lease for 125 years to the Kirby Muxloe Primary School Academy Trust (Registered Charity Number: 08702056) for use for the educational purposes of the said Academy Trust.

As Bryan is pursued by Frank Dotzler, an investigator with the police, he must use his time wisely to hone in on the culprit.

With time against him, Bryan’s trademark vigilante justice needs to be precise, quick, and above all, right. Will he manage to catch the murderer before the police catch him?

As the third and final instalment in the hugely successful Taken series, Taken 3 shows Liam Neeson at his absolute best. This action thriller will have you at the edge of your seat as Bryan fights against the clock to prove his innocence to the police and find out who really killed his wife.

Birdman Twenty years after turning down his iconic superhero role in “Birdman 4�, Riggan is now on the scrapheap as far as Hollywood is concerned – just another washed up A-lister whose star has faded out.

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Alternatively, a copy of the plan may be requested in writing from the Charity Trustees address – Kirby Muxloe Parish Council, Council Offices, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2EN.

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The area of land proposed to be subject to the lease for 125 years and to be granted at a peppercorn rent is shown on the plan attached to this Notice, and which plan can be viewed on the Charity Trustee’s webpage at http://www.kirbymuxloeparishcouncil.org.uk.

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Michael Keaton (Batman, Jackie Brown) puts in a show stopping performance as Riggan, in this dark comedy which satirises the US film industry. Keaton is backed up by a strong supporting cast, some of whom are no strangers themselves to the superhero genre.

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Mrs Brown's Boys on BBC One, averaging 7.61 million, had the single biggest audience for the second year running. However, overall figures for live TV viewing were sharply down on last year.

BBC One had seven of the top 10 most watched programmes while ITV had four - the channels shared the Queen's Christmas Broadcast at 15:00 GMT. Irish-based sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys topped the ratings last year. But it dropped from the 9.4 million viewers it attracted then, while second-placed EastEnders also dipped, to 7.55 million. That allowed the traditional 10-minute message from the Queen to move to the top spot when figures for both BBC and ITV were combined.

Christmas Day Top Ten 1. The Queen (BBC One and ITV) - 7.82 million 2. Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special (BBC One) - 7.61 million viewers 3. EastEnders (BBC One) - 7.55 million 4. Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (BBC One) - 6.98 million 5. Call The Midwife (BBC One) - 6.83 million 6. Miranda (BBC One) - 6.67 million 7. Coronation Street (ITV) - 6.41 million 8. Doctor Who (BBC One) - 6.34 million 9. Emmerdale (ITV) - 5.53 million 10.Downton Abbey (ITV) - 5.52 million

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Newtown Linford Choral Society The Choral Society is excited about its next winter concert, which is to be held in Ratby Church at 7.30pm, Friday, 30th January and Saturday, 31st January, 2015. The concert will feature two contrasting pieces of music by the well known contemporary composer, John Rutter, both of which were premiered at Carnegie Hall, New York. The first is “Mass of the Children,” which as well as the Choral Society will also feature a Youth Choir. The second is a collection of Spirituals entitled “Feel The Spirit”.

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The Loughborough Orchestra January concert is packed full of sumptuous music!

As a starter, comes the stirring Finlandia, which was composed by Sibelius and recognised by his fellow countrymen to express the very heart of Finland. Soon after the piece was composed, the title was changed several times to avoid Russian censorship against repeated performances!

Alzheimer's Society is looking for new volunteers in Leicester to give a few hours each week to meet up with someone with dementia who has similar interests.

The next tasty treat is a performance of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto no. 1 by East Midlands violinist, Yulia Nortridzh. This concerto contains one of the best known and most lyrical slow movements in the violin repertoire, while the outer movements display the soloist’s sparkling virtuosity Yulia grew up, trained and performed in Russia before moving to Derby and her playing will not disappoint!

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