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July 2016 Report By Phil Vose

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Anstey and Glenfield Cricket Club are enjoying an excellent season. At the time of writing, the first team are currently flying high in Division 6 West sitting in 3rd place pushing for promotion with the 2nd team sitting in mid table of Division 8 West.

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First team captain, Anoop Jayaraj is leading by example by scoring 1 century and 4 fifties with an average of nearly 60 which is a fantastic achievement. He has been backed up by fellow batsmen, James Ogle, Kiran Nair and Vishwanath Parmar who have all scored half centuries. The bowlers have also been performing well with Charlie Wilkes and Rob Charles achieving 5 wicket hauls. Up to the middle of July ,the 1st team have only lost 2 times and will be hoping to continue their successful run during the second half of the season to finish in the top 2 of the division.

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The 2nd team will be looking to improve on 5th place in Division 8 West. Jim Pike and Darren Morris have been the pick of the bowlers so far, both posting 5 wickets in matches. They have been backed up by amongst others, Charlie Wilkes and Ranjeeva Fernando. The batsmen have also been contributing with Jim Pike, Jon Hartwell and Charlie Wilkes the highest run scorers. The second XI have had some brilliant results including victories against Huncote 2, Woodhouse Eaves 2 and Leicester Ivanhoe 4.

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The club’s President Open Day will be taking place on Sunday 14th August from 10.00 in the morning.

This will be a 20/20 cricket tournament with Anstey and Glenfield being joined by Appleby Magna, Gracedieu Park and Braunstone. Action will be taking place on the field all day with the eventual champions being crowned early evening. There will be something for all ages with food and drink available including a licensed bar, face painting and a bouncy castle. We look forward to welcoming lots of the local community in what should be a memorable day for the club.

If you are interested in joining the club, please email our secretary Amanda Wilkes. Amanda’s email address is amandaandcharlie@btinternet.com. We are hosting weekly training sessions at the Gynsill Lane ground on Wednesdays from 5.30pm, so if you’re interested in playing for the club, why not come down and practice. Please also visit our website at http://ansteyandglenfield.play-cricket.com and Facebook page for regular updates, results and news throughout the season.

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Edward Argar MP

Member of Parliament for Charnwood "Normally I seek to keep the focus of my articles for the Local on local issues, but on this occasion I hope you will allow me to stray a little to the national picture. I write this following the EU Referendum, and the appointment of a new Prime Minister, and you will be pleased to know, however you chose to vote in the referendum, that I only plan to say a few words about it here, many words having been spoken on this issue over recent months! Whichever way people voted, and whether you were happy or unhappy with the result, I believe it is important that we all respect the result and the decision made by the British people. There have been harsh words spoken on both sides of the debate in recent months. Throughout I have endeavoured to be courteous and respectful of all views, and I think it is important that we all seek to look to the future with that approach in mind, focussing on bringing our country back together, and remembering that however closely and passionately fought an issue much more unites us than divides us as a country. Every time I am in Anstey and the Bradgate villages I am always struck by the measured, courteous, common-sense of everyone I talk to, something true of my constituency as a whole, and I hope that nationally as we approach the challenges of the months and years ahead the country takes a leaf out of Anstey and Bradgate's book in its tone and approach!

In the week before the referendum we were all shocked by the news of the brutal murder of my parliamentary colleague, Labour MP Jo Cox. Understandably in recent days, as people got over the shock of this terrible event, they reflected on how our democracy operates. We sometimes take our democracy for granted, but it is something we have to work at always - by voting, by playing our part in the debate, and by doing so in a spirit of respect, compromise and co-operation, rather than conflict, where we can. A crucial part of that is the service given by Parish, Borough, and County Councillors who all too often are not properly thanked but who give so much to make our democracy work locally - I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to them all for their work and dedication to public service. I believe that one of the great strengths of our democracy is its openness, and it's accessibility.

We must do all we can to champion that open, accessible, tolerant democracy and sense of community that we all value so much.

On a local note, Anstey and the Bradgate villages are always great places to be, never more so than in the summer, and I forward to seeing many of you in Anstey, Newtown Linford, Woodhouse Eaves and Woodhouse over the summer months.

Following the success of my village hall drop-in surgery in Woodhouse Eaves in the Spring, and the drop-in surgeries in Anstey village hall that I regularly join Councillors Taylor and Snartt for, I am looking forward to repeating them in Anstey, Woodhouse Eaves, and Newtown Linford in the course of the summer, and will publicise dates nearer the time. As always, if you ever want to get in touch do also feel free to write to me at the House of Commons, email me on edward.argar.mp@parliament.uk or just stop for a chat when you see me out and about!"

New Season At Anstey Swifts Anstey Swifts will be preparing for the new season without two of our long serving committee members, Val Hayes and Gez Hackforth whom have decided to step down after 47 years service between them, Val has held the roll of club secretary for 27 years and Gez has been both team manager and club treasurer over his 20 years service to the club.

Both Val and Gez have helped the club develop to what we are today giving both boys and girls from the age of 5 to 18 the chance to play football within 15 teams and the academies.

On behalf of all the hundreds of players and the Swifts committee I would like to thank them both for their massive voluntary contribution to Anstey Swifts over their time with the club, you will both be very much missed by all.

Anyone interested in playing for the Swifts, coaching a team or just helping out you can contact us on our web site www.ansteyswifts.co.uk

Tony Johnson Chairman

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Nomads News So here we are again! A brand new season, and this year a totally revamped ground.

Many of you that have walked by the Cropston Road Ground may have wondered what has been going on these past few weeks. I can tell you that there as been a lot of hard work been put in. Firstly our clubhouse opened in 1981 by the late Jock Wallace manager LCFC, has been stripped bare from the double doors all the way through into the bar and has now been replaced with lots more room for functions. There is a new modern bar area. Thanks to Andy and others for all their hard work. To book “a do” ring Tony 07737 344089.

Next up is the big one, after 69 years of service the old changing rooms have gone, completely removed! The stone slabs outside the old ones, that many spectators liked to stand and watch the games from have been replaced with a sleek looking wooden standing area that looks right over the pitch.

League, so here’s hoping to make that one, two years in a row!

This season Rob Harris and Jimmy Withers will continue to lead the first team after one of the best seasons in recent history last year.

There will also be a team competing in the Leicestershire & Rutland Senior league Division 1 for the first time in many years.

Only 15 games to WEMBLEY! For the first time ever the Nomads have a Home fixture in an extra preliminary round of the world’s oldest cup competition? (THE FA CUP) this is against Harborough Town. It’s also the clubs first fixture of the new season.

Saturday 6th. August. 3pm. Start.

That is followed by a medley of Midweek and Saturday league fixtures. The new Nomads Reserve team this year in the Leicestershire &

Rutland Senior league, this will replace the u21’s but still have a focus on youth. Our Floodlit u18’s will again be looking to put in a solid season.

See below a list of early First Team fixtures. We hope to see you supporting the Nomads as we begin another exciting season of football.

• Admission charges will remain the same as last season.

• Senior league fixtures are not yet to hand, but it is hoped there will be senior football EVERY SATURDAY throughout the coming season. See Friday Leicester Mercury during the season.

COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE ONLY SENIOR CLUB IN THE VILLAGE.

With help from Charnwood Borough and Anstey Parish Councils they have recently had delivered new changing rooms. They may not look fanciful from the outside but inside it looks fantastic; it has modern showers, separate referees room, and most importantly solid floorboards!

To put all that hard work and renovation into perspective; last season (before any of the above work) the club were awarded the Ground Development of the Year by the

Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society For our first July outing (postponed from June), Pete Liddle stepped in and gave us a fascinating tour of the archaeological work that the University of Leicester has recently carried out in Bradgate Park.

Our first stop was on a low ridge close to the end of the “Little Matlock” gorge, where the research discovered more than 5,000 worked flints. They are approximately 15,000 years old and mark the site of a camp used by the seasonal hunters who were the first people to return to Britain at the end of the last Ice Age. Similar tools have been found in caves at Cheddar Gorge and Creswell Crags, suggesting that gorges probably formed part of the hunting strategy.

However, open-air camps like ours are very rare – and now signs of a second one have also been found in the Park.

Next we moved to a moated site closer to the ruins of Bradgate House, where work has been done by the University’s archaeology students in their summer school. Last year they uncovered part of a building and now the full extent of its foundations has been revealed. It was a substantial structure of 21m x 7m, with stone footings, an oven and a fireplace, probably wooden walls and a Swithland slate roof. It is conjectured to be the first warden’s house from when the park was enclosed in the 13th century but it seems to have fallen into disuse long before Bradgate House was built in about 1500.

Finally we looked at the ruins Bradgate House itself. Within the courtyard there are the foundations of an older building on a slightly different alignment. Could that have been the warden’s house in the intervening decades?

A “lidar” survey has used aircraft-mounted lasers to map features of interest across the whole Park so there is a lot more to be investigated over the next three years. It will be worth looking out for the public events that the University arranges to show us this long and varied history right on our doorstep.

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POLICEMATTERS Welcome to ‘Police Matters’ from the Anstey Dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team. The crime breakdown shows offences committed between 24th June 2016 and 21st July 2016 inclusive. We are pleased to report that following a call from a vigilant member of the community, enabling an immediate police response; one male was arrested following the theft of the motorbike from Melody Avenue. Another great example of community spirit and reporting suspicious incidents to Police on 999 – thank you.

Stay safe this summer As I sit writing this report, we have just had the 2 hottest days of the year – so may be summer has finally arrived! This is therefore a good opportunity to inform residents that the Leicestershire Police ‘Safer Summer’ campaign is underway which aims to ensure that the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland stay safe during the summer period.

This year, the campaign focuses on five key areas based on crimes that normally peak during the summer months. These topics are online safety, burglary, antisocial and nuisance behaviour, personal safety and vehicle crime.

The Safer Summer campaign aims to ensure that everyone has a safe fun summer. If people take responsibility for their actions and are respectful of others, everyone can enjoy their summer. People tend to be more relaxed during the warmer months and may be less vigilant or let their guard down, so we want to remind people to keep themselves and others safe this summer. We will be promoting these messages via our social media channels and at community events throughout July and August.

Things that you can do to ensure you stay safe this summer include:

Crime Figures 24th June 2016 to 21st July 2016 Burglary Dwelling – 2 Leicester Road x2 Burglary - 1 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage, Etc) - Gretton Drive Theft of Motor Vehicle – 1 Melody Avenue (M/Bike) Theft from Motor Vehicle - 0 (inc Attempts) – Damage to Motor Vehicle – 1 Church Lane Criminal Damage Dwelling – 1 James Street Criminal Damage - 0 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage Etc) Theft Store – 3 Co-Op x 3 Theft Cycle – 0 Theft Property - 2 Papermill Close, St James Gate (Davidsons Compound)

At Home • Lock your doors and windows when you go out • Remove keys from locks and keep them out of sight • Don’t leave gardening tools out overnight. They could be stolen or used to break into your house

Out & About • Know your limits. Don’t drink too much and look out for your friends.

• Always log in to websites directly rather than through a link in an email

On the road

• Cover up jewellery with clothing when possible

• Don’t drink or take drugs and drive. If you are planning to drink, get a taxi home

• Be aware of your surroundings. If you feel unsafe change direction

• Speeding kills. Watch your speed!

• Be respectful. Think of the impact that your behaviour could have on others

• Don’t use your mobile while driving (including Pokemon GO!!)

Online • Use strong passwords including uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols • Update your software and anti-virus as soon as a new version be comes available • Be suspicious of offers and deals. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is

• Don’t leave belongings on display in your vehicle.

Going away?

• Use a light timer to give the impression that someone is home • Don’t promote that there is nobody home on social media • Ask a relative or neighbour to check in on your property and remove post regularly

Finally – Thank you and goodbye!

Sadly, we are saying goodbye to the Anstey Neighbourhood Watch Beat Manager, Diane Tillotson, who is moving down to Devon for a well earned rest in the coming weeks. Diane has been an excellent ambassador for the village of Anstey with her stalwart efforts in re-vitalising your Neighbourhood Watch scheme, and bringing it up to the standard it is today. Diane has also worked hard with not only the Anstey policing team over many years, but also as a dedicated Police Volunteer. Above all that, Diane has been a good friend and we will all be sorry to see her go.

On behalf of the Anstey policing team, and I am sure the whole community, we would like to thank Diane for her efforts and hard work and wish her well in her second ‘retirement’ in beautiful Devon (please don’t take all the sun with you!).

Good Luck Di and THANK YOU! This of course means we are looking for a new NHW Beat Manager. If anybody is interested and would like to know more please come and speak to us or contact Diane via the details given in her NHW article in this magazine.

As always, we would ask all residents of the village to be vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activity to Police on 101 or, if you feel a crime is taking place, 999. If you have any information at all about crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS. Your call will always be free, we won’t ask your name and you may even receive a cash reward. Just call – 0800 555 111

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We have lots of summer activities to enjoy and work has begun on a beautiful Community Garden. Thanks to Chris Hardisty for donating many trailer loads of top soil and delivering it over several trips.

We have great music sessions running twice a week (see below) that are proving popular.

There is also the Superhero Day to look f orward to.

Look us up online for lots of photos, videos, info and more: Facebook: ansteylibrary Website: ansteylibrary.com

Anstey Community Garden We are still looking to add to our garden.

If you are splitting plants, or have any small shrubs or perennials that you would like to donate, please drop them off at the library during opening hours.

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David Snartt Reports...

County Councillor for Bradgate Division. - Borough Councillor for Forest Bradgate.

Planning Update I have been involved in several planning applications within my area.

Woodhouse Eaves: Application for the erection of 3 dwellings on land adjacent to 66 Brand Hill. This has now been refused planning permission by Charnwood Borough Council, Part of the recommendation stated ‘it is established planning policy, at both national and local level that new development should be permitted outside established settlements in exceptional circumstances only, these circumstances normally relate to agricultural need. The application site is located in the countryside and there are no exceptional circumstances which justify over-riding the normal planning process’. I supported the officers recommendation to refuse along with the Parish Council and several local residents.

Newtown Linford: There has been local opposition to a planning application for a change of use of land for the siting of 10 Wigwam Deluxe Glamping Units on land at Johns Lee Cottage, Markfield Lane. This application is still going through the planning process, I have asked for more information before deciding whether this application should be determined by a planning committee. My concern, is it the right place to have this commercial venture?

Anstey: I have sought confirmation about the conditions placed on the developers of the Cropston Road sites about changes to The Nook as part of the permission granted. I have been assured that no changes to the conditions have been received by Charnwood Borough Council, any that may come forward will be subject to public consultation.

Glenfield Hospital It was a sad day for me when I learnt NHS England announced it will cease commissioning children’s heart surgery at the Congenital Heart Centre at Glenfield Hospital. I believe this would be a devastating blow to the East Midlands area if this centre is closed, especially for families with very sick children.

You may recall this centre was under threat of closure recently, but after consultation and opposition from many members of the public this was rescinded, now it seems we are back in the same position. I have already added my name to a petition which has already many supporters.

I know both the County Council and

Charnwood Borough Council are supporting the concerns raised by the Leicester NHS Trust in response to the closure announcement. On behalf of the Councillors at Charnwood Borough Council, the Leader has written to the Secretary of State asking him to hold urgent talks with his NHS England colleagues in order to seek ways in which children with congenital heart disease can continue to be treated at Glenfield Hospital also outlining the reasons why this closure should not happen. In my view, I do hope common sense will prevail and we will keep this very professional centre at Glenfield.

Part-Night street Lighting Review I recently chaired my first Charnwood Highways Forum since being Chairman of the County Council. You may be interested in one of the items from the agenda, Part-Night Street Lighting Review.

With the roll-out of part-night lighting having started in 2010 and completed in autumn 2014 all of the reviews have now been completed.

The report to the Forum summarised the responses: With regard to crimes it can be shown in the majority of cases the offenders show no preference for the part-lit areas. In the rare instances where the part-night lighting may have been a contributing factor, lights have been returned to all night lighting and officers from the County Council continue to monitor the area along with the Police.

The Accident Investigation Unit similarly has not raised any issues across the County and there has been no evidence of a detrimental effect on road traffic collisions.

In conclusion the evidence collected to-date shows that part-night lighting has no detrimental effect on crime or road traffic collisions. In fact for 97% of the County’s population, crime decreased more in part-lit areas than it did in areas where there was no change to street lighting.

The Future of Highway Maintenance A consultation on how the County Council looks after roads, pavements and verges in the future – everything from A-Roads to Zebras has been launched.

This consultation will run until Sunday 25th September to give staff, residents, motorists and organisations the chance to comment on how the Authority can change its approach to maintenance in order to make savings. £26 million was spent on looking after roads,

pavements and verges in 2015/16, dieither rectly or through contractors and by 2020 this amount needs to be reduced to £16.5 million.

Proposals for the new Highway Maintenance Strategy are: Prioritise high risk repairs when responding to highway defects and focus resources on planned repairs and preventative maintenance: Reduce the number of items looked after directly and/or reduce how regularly they are maintained: Involve communities directly in maintaining the roadside environment.

To have your say visit www.leicestershire.gov. uk/highwaysconsultation.

Travel Booking Fraud I have received information from the City and County Neighbourhood Watch which may be helpful to residents booking last minute holidays. With summer holidays in full swing individuals are more exposed to travel booking frauds when looking for last minute package deals/cheap flights, whether paying up front for the family holiday or simply booking a flight. Payments are transferred only to discover that the holiday/airline ticket does not exist and was sold by a bogus travel company. Fraudsters will often lure potential customers with low prices and ‘one time only’ offers that are too good to be true, requesting payment by the preferred method of direct bank transfer.

Remember, avoid paying for holiday/airline tickets or accommodation via direct bank transfer. No reputable company will ever request payment by this method: Do not respond to unsolicited calls, texts or e-mails offering holidays at incredibly low prices and protect yourself by whenever possible paying for your holiday by credit card as it offers increased protection. If you have been affected by this or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk If you need to contact me on any issues, please write to 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester. LE6 0HH e-mail david.snartt@leics.gov.uk or telephone 01530 244804

David Snartt

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Cars, Crafts and Fantastic Fundraising Fun! In association with Box Motor Club and sponsored by WH Ireland registered charity the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is pleased to announce it will be hosting its annual Classic Car Show, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day on;

Sunday 14th August 2016 at Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, LE67 9PH Building on the success of the previous years, the event will take place between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Local Crafters and stallholders will be showcasing fabulous handmade bespoke items, books, skincare products and cards in a traditional grand marquee on the lawn. The fantastic show field will boast an interesting mix of classic, customised and vintage cars. There will be the opportunity to browse a pop up charity shop, enter the Grand Raffle, delight in some delicious refreshments and enjoy a fun filled day out for all the family.

Calling all knitters!

It’s time to join The Big Knit for Age UK Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on nimblefingered knitters in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to get creative and knit little hats for Age UK and innocent’s Big Knit to help older people keep warm and well in winter.

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation provides support care and friendship to the elderly and adults with disabilities through a variety of different services. Helen Baxter Activities Coordinator at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation said “we would love for you to join us for a day of fundraising fun at Ulverscroft Manor.” She added ”This year we are hosting a much larger event with face painting, belly dancing, Morris Dancers, Live Music and much more! Our Fundraising events offer an ideal opportunity to have fun, meet with friends old and new and raise funds for our unique local charity.”

Entry to this event is £5.00 per person, with Now in its 13th year, The Big Knit returns and budding under 16’s free! For more information please knitters across the UK are being called upon to knit contact Helen Baxter on 01530 244914. miniature woolly hats to adorn innocent smoothie bottles, which will be sold in stores nationwide from February 2017. For each be-hatted smoothie sold,

innocent will donate 25p to help Age UK fund their winter projects. Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on local knitters to get as many hats as possible to them by the end of November latest to meet their challenging target of 42,000 and needs knitters and those wanting to give it a go to make this a reality.

Each winter, one older person dies needlessly every eight minutes because of the cold. With over a decade of support from knitters up and down the country, The Big Knit has raised vital funds to help older people keep warm and well in winter.

Last year alone, more than 800,000 hats were lovingly created, with designs including a bird cage, fruit, soldiers, peas in a pod, a bee’s nest, a crown and fishermen with their catch.

Peter Ralphs, Business Development Manager at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland said: “The colder months of the year can be really tough for many older people who can face difficulties protecting themselves from the harsh winter weather, getting out and about and staying connected.

That’s why it’s so important that local knitters get behind The Big Knit to help raise funds for vital local winter services. We need our knitters to create lots of miniature hats so we can keep helping older people in the local area.”

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47 Charles Drive, Anstey, LE7 7BH - Email: Cllr.Deborah.Taylor@charnwood.gov.uk Tel: 0116 2350126 - Twitter: @CllrDTaylor

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Bailey has a strong record of accomplishment in helping disadvantaged groups such as ex-offenders, recovering addicts, homeless people and asylum seekers.

➢ School term dates and within the school hours of 9.00am and 15.00pm Monday to Friday

A drier July, just! It has been a fairly busy month dealing with individual issues for residents and I have also completed a lot of training this month. We now have a new Prime Minister in place and a new Cabinet working to stabilise our country and start the process of our exit from the EU.

A draft of the proposed Order together with the Plan details is available for inspection on the Council’s website. http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/ currentconsultations Any representation or objection to the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order can be sent to the address below or via email at cleaner.greener@charnwood.gov.uk stating the reference number LS/GO/37 and the grounds for making them before Friday 12th August 2016.

Groby Road It has taken a long time but the new play park at the Davidsons Estate on Groby Road was opened to the public in early July. After plenty of discussions with Davidsons, they decided to open the park before the land is transferred to Anstey Parish Council (APC). This area will in due course pass to APC who will then maintain the area. Until this happens, Davidsons will continue to take responsibility for any maintenance issues. I am very happy this has happened prior to the start of the school holidays and I thank residents for their patience. I hope everyone enjoys the new park this summer.

Police Awards

Many congratulations to Anstey’s PCSO, Phil Wright, on his award of the Chief Superintendent’s ‘Certificate of Service Excellence’ for his hard work on Anstey beat.

Very well deserved and I personally thank Phil for his continued dedication to Anstey and for looking after our residents.

Congratulations also to PC Gary Bailey who was named as the Beat Bobby of the Year for 2016 for his work as a neighbourhood officer in Loughborough. As well as tackling crime, PC

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I was very kindly invited to join the lovely ladies from Anstey WI to celebrate their 75th Anniversary on the evening of 13th July. There were refreshments, an anniversary cake, a raffle and stalls raising money for Denman College and the local Air Ambulance. Thank you to Anstey WI for their warm welcome and enjoyable evening, especially the glass of bubbly! Here’s to the next 75 years for Anstey WI.

Charnwood Borough Council gives notice of a consultation for options including a Public Spaces Protection Order for footpath J84, Latimer Street to Leicester Road, Anstey. The Public Spaces Protection Order will seek to address issues of anti-social behaviour and nuisance caused by the public footpath (J84) which separates the two parts of the Latimer Primary School site. The Council would like to seek your views on the proposed Notice of Intention to make an order.

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Resident’s Surgery A date for your diary. My next resident’s surgery is on Saturday 24th September 2016, 10:00am until 12:00pm at Jubilee Hall. Cllr Snartt and Edward Argar MP are both hoping to attend. Please do come, say hello, and bring any issues with you, big or small.

Get Active From Monday 18th July until Friday 26th August, Charnwood Borough Council is holding a series of activities that aim to help keep local children active during the holidays.

This year there are more activities on offer than ever before, with new sessions including street cricket and horse trekking.

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‘Hit the Street’ Project Charnwood Borough Council’s ‘Hit the Street’ project is working in partnership with the

‘Wheels Project’. This is a mobile skate park owned by Blaby District Council, which offers young people alternative sport sessions this summer, so grab your skateboard and head to the free sports festival in Charnwood this summer.

The mobile skate park is for all abilities and can be used by BMXs, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters. The sessions are free and there are three BMXs and a number of skateboards available to hire at no cost. Helmets are compulsory and they are also available to hire at no cost. Sessions are open to young people over the age of 11. Anyone under the age of 16 will need to have a disclaimer form signed by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

The festival locations are:

➢ Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough – 3rd August, 10:00am-13:00pm and 14:00pm-17:00pm ➢ Jubilee Park, Loughborough – 10th August, 10:00am-13:00pm and 14:00pm-17:00pm ➢ Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough – 17th August, 13:00pm-19:00pm ➢ Garden Street Ball Park, Thurmaston – 24th August, 13:00pm-19:00pm For more information visit: www.charnwood. gov.uk/pages/hit_the_street If you have any issues or concerns, I’m here to help.

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Thurcaston & Cropston Gardening Club Summer Events Report This year our summer break from the meeting hall took us to Whatton Gardens in June and Renishaw Hall Gardens in July.

Whatton Gardens near Kegworth is a huge 15 acre Country House garden well-known for its many fine trees, shrubs and expansive lawns.

The deep herbaceous border and traditional rose garden were not quite at their best having suffered from the inclement weather we had been experiencing, but we had chosen a sunny, albeit breezy, evening and the delicious home-made cakes and tea were a welcome end to an enjoyable visit.

Talking of inclement weather, our day trip to Renishaw Hall gardens, North Derbyshire in July could not have started in worse conditions.

Lashing down with rain as we journeyed up the motorway and not an awful lot better when we reached the Hall, we feared the worst. Dashing from the coach to the delightfully extended and refurbished café, our mood improving after consulting the BBC weather app. promising a warm but overcast rain-free afternoon.

True to its promise the weather improved dramatically after 12 o’clock and it was time to discover why Renishaw had been voted “2015 Garden of the Year”.

The small but well-appointed museum was the first stop with its fascinating artefacts and small projection room showing a 20min. potted history of the Hall and gardens.

A brief history; the house was built in 1625

by George Sitwell (1601–67) the Sitwell fortune was made as colliery owners and ironmasters from the 17th to the 20th centuries, the vast formal gardens were added in the late 19th century. Renishaw had two owners between 1862 and 1965, when Sir Osbert Sitwell gave the house to his nephew Sir Reresby Sitwell. He was the eldest son of Sir Sacheverell Sitwell brother of Edith and Osbert and owned the hall from 1965 until 2009 when he bequeathed it to his daughter, Alexandra Hayward. Edith was a poet and critic, the eldest and most famous of the literary Sitwells, her poetry was continuously published from 1913, some of it abstract and set to music. With her dramatic style and exotic costumes, she was sometimes labelled a poseur, but her work was widely praised.

Our next meeting is at Thurcaston Memorial Hall on Wednesday August 10th, 7.45pm with an illustrated talk from Geoff Hodge entitled “Greenhouse Gardening” making the best use of our greenhouse through 12 months.

Then on the September 3rd we are holding our 33rd Annual Garden, Craft & Produce Show at the Richard Hill Primary School, schedules are now available from various outlets, look out for our posters giving full details or ring the Show secretary on 0116 2359758 to obtain your copy. As we say every year, it’s not the severe competition many still believe it to be, it’s a fun day, so pluck up the courage if you have hesitated in the past and give it a go. Otherwise come along in the afternoon – 2.30pm and witness to splendid efforts of our exhibitors.

The Italianate garden was laid out by Sir George Sitwell (1860–1943) and has recently been restored to its former glory, it is considered to be a masterpiece of formal gardening. With only 3 full-time gardeners taking care of such a vast garden it would appear impossible for everything to look so neat and tidy, from the immaculately clipped yew hedges and shrubs, the organised borders and trimmed lawns all flanked by a superb array of mature trees. Then there’s the wooded hillside with its steep descending pathways leading down to the Gothick Archway, Old Sawmill and lakes. The trouble with steep descending pathways are steep ascending pathways on the way back, not a journey for the faint-hearted, phew.

Everything considered it turned out to be a most enjoyable day.

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Swithland Flower and Vegetable Show is now in its 40th year of raising funds for local charities including LOROS and Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Over the last 39 years the show has raised over £92,000, all of which has been donated to local charites, and with your help we'd like to take the grand total to £100,000 or more.

Our first event this year was held at Swithland Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th April where a packed hall of 78 people helped us to raise over £1,600.00 by attending our Grand Race Night.

The evening was a great success and lots of fun for all who attended which has got our fund raising off to a great start!

The Swithland Flower and Vegetable show will be held later this year on Saturday 10th September across two venues; Swithland School and across the road at The Griffin Inn. This popular, traditional village show will be opened by BBC TV news presenter Anne Davies and is great fun for the whole family packed with exhibits of flowers, vegetables, fruit, cakes, baking and other produce entered by enthusiastic entrants from all over the county. There are also our photography, arts, crafts and children’s categories showcasing some great talent. The show is open to entries from all so please contact us for more details of how you can enter this fun show or simply turn up on the 10th of September to marvel at the quality and range of entries and join in with the fun. After judging has finished prizes are given to all the winners including cash prizes, silver cups and trophies which is then followed by the very popular auction in the afternoon.

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‘Anstey in Bloom’ ABC – Anstey Business Community, was set up last summer by a group of likeminded businesses in the village of Anstey.

Our aim is to improve the village if we can and we decided to start by trying to make it more attractive for everyone.

Our first two main objectives were, to try and get hanging baskets put up onto the lampposts throughout The Nook and to improve the Christmas decorations in December. Happily, the first of the baskets are now in place and it definitely brings a burst of colour to the village.

Hopefully with increased sponsors we can add to the amount on display next year.

Birthday Party Members of Friends of Charnwood Forest (FOCF) celebrated their 30th anniversary yesterday, June 26, with a Hog Roast at The Brand, Woodhouse Eaves, by kind permission of Colonel and Mrs Martin.

The sun shone, the gardens beckoned and the good food and wines were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The members chatted and old friends and new shared a wonderfully happy occasion.

The money to do this was raised through individual sponsors adopting a lamppost.

We would like to say many thanks to those who donated, Barton Knott Travel, Bradgate DryCleaners, Broughtons, Experience, Nook Corner Coffee Shop, Opticare, Peppercorns, Sapori, SJM Wealth management, Sykes jewellers, Village News and Ulverscroft Print.

We would also like to thank Brookside Nurseries for very generously filling the baskets free of charge this year, they offered to do so as a thank you to the community for supporting their business for many years, and we wish them a happy retirement. Thanks also to the Parish council who kindly paid for 5 baskets themselves and the watering system, and for their support to our group.

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Colonel Martin cuts the cake, with his sword The Chairman, Councillor Paul Day, welcomed the guests and thanked Colonel and Mrs Martin for their kindness in hosting the day.

Mrs Janie Martin, President, said how pleased they were to see so many members here again and went on to praise the work of the Committee and Officers, not only for today’s party but also for their many hours of hard work for the Society.

Peter Bertram, founder member and first Chairman, spoke of the origins of the Society, particularly mentioning Colonel Andrew Martin, Lord Lieutenant, and David Thorpe and their efforts in founding the Society. He mentioned past achievements and a steady plan for the future, based on our strong membership and sound finances. Finally he proposed a toast to Friends of Charnwood Forest and its future.

A lovely afternoon for all.

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Borough Councillor Report Cllr John J. Sutherington.

Ward Councillor. Anstey. 43 George Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7DT. 0116 2204643. M 07939070603. - Email:- cllr.john.sutherington@charnwood.gov.uk What exciting times, out of Europe twice within a week, Prime Minister David Cameron and England football manager Roy Hodgson both resign. New PM is Mrs Theresa May MP. The aftershocks of Brexit keep coming. The leavers leave, resignations abound, a new Prime Minister and another Labour leadership election possible – the second in a year. And this is just the start. Not sure what the Lib Dems are doing?

ANDY MURRAY. WoW! Brilliant. He must be one of the fittest men in the world, wins Wimbledon for the 2nd time, outstanding. We also win the mixed doubles and the wheelchair titles; plus without Andy we actually win a Davis cup tie, and so reach the semi-finals for the second year running.

At last after all the money that has been invested in this sport over the years we may be making some winners. Still think its easy money when you get £50,000 for winning your 1st round match at SW19.

FREE PARKING. LOOGABAROGGA! Throughout August there will be free parking for everyone in the town on a Sunday in all council owned car-parks except for Browns Lane. There are also plans to make other free parking days during the week. This is to help support shops that don’t open on a Sunday.

LED LIGHTS Power saving lights. 68.000 In all to be changed throughout the county. Anstey was one of the first to benefit from these changes.

One or two problems with some not working but they are getting sorted slowly. Give me a ring or send an email if you are having any problem.

GRASS VERGES There are contractors employed to keep things tidy around our villages. After much chivvying about the company finally got around to doing the jobs. Although they were late due to (they say) some staffing problems.

Where have I heard that before… Sigh!

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GLENFIELD HOSPITAL. Appeal?

LETTER FROM LEADER OF CBC Cllr. David Slater.

Re:- East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre, Glenfield Hospital.

Should these latest actions by NHS England succeed the nearest children’s hospital will be in Birmingham? Which I am told is already running to full capacity.

EUROMILLIONS? I have to say I have had a go on this but at £2 a time not many. Now I see however that despite all the big campaign about betting responsibly and stopping when it’s not “Fun” anymore, Lottery operator Camelot are to increase the price of a Euro ticket from £2 to £2.50 a go. If that’s not irresponsible then I don’t know what is.

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The acoustic version of “Video killed the radio Star” which was a tribute to former band member Bruce Woolley who co-wrote the multimillion seller but was unable to attend the re-union as he was in the USA was worth the admission charge. (If there was one!) We are on Facebook.

NOMADS VINYL NIGHT It’s back Friday 5th. August. At the completely revamped club house at Anstey Nomads Football Club. 8pm to midnight with the usual crew of Vinyl Micky Wilkes the Buskateers, Myself, Brian & Linda and one or two guests.

Go on tear yourself away from the TV and see some LIVE (well almost) entertainment.

Our nominated charity this time will be LOROS. I will be remembering my youngest brother Alan Sutherington who unfortunately spent his last days at LOROS earlier this year.

Please get there if you possibly can. Any donations or a raffle prize beforehand to my address will be gratefully accepted.

Admission is FREE so just poppalong if you can’t stay all night.

Thank you to Anstey Swifts FC for their donation to LOROS and to Cropston Cricket Club who bought a new bench in Alan’s honour.

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ANSTEY. CROPSTON, THURCASTON AND ROTHLEY Once again on Monday 11th July our Members were able to arrive to attend our third Strawberry Cream Tea at “The Blue Bell” Inn in Rothley, in warm and sunny conditions.

The Tea which was a resounding success with 28 members, family and friends attending. The Tea room was comfortably arranged for our benefit, leaving plenty of room to accommodate the members to exchange news and views of holidays past and to come.

On arrival we were supplied with either Tea or Coffee which was most welcome as the weather was beautifully warm – a real July Summer’s day. We were then more than generously plied with large scones, jam, copious amounts of Clotted Cream (so thick you could stand your spoon up in it!) and then came the strawberries, large and delicious.

There was no restriction on servings of both the food or liquid refreshments to the delight of all concerned.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to our Deputy Leader, Sue Wakerley, for organising the occasion and together with our Treasurer, Gill Smart, the very successful Raffle which yielded the generous sum of £31.00.

Also our grateful thanks go to the more than helpful and diligent staff of the “Blue Bell Inn” Restaurant whose efforts resulted in a very successful afternoon for The Monday Club.

Our next Meeting will be on Monday, 8th August, when we shall welcome a speaker from the Charity REMAP who are an organisation set up to utilise the expertise of retired, professional volunteers. Do come along to join us, for which would appear to be a very interesting afternoon. Ring me on 0116 2363467 for any more information.

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What a busy year it has been… we end the year on a positive note…..

PE Department

On the 27th June 2016 the Ofsted HMI visited the school and we are now in a position to share a few comments from their letter;

The Physical Education department is launching two brand new and exciting courses in the new academic year for our current Year 8 and Year 9 pupils. This means that our expanding curriculum gives an opportunity for our pupils to excel further in our subject.

‘Pupils who spoke with me described their school as a friendly community where everyone is accepted for who they are. They appreciate the positive and friendly relationships they enjoy with their teachers.

They are confident that they all have someone to turn to if they have worries or concerns, and know that their teachers will listen to them’.

The quality of teaching continues to improve as a result of a more rigorous programme of quality assurance.

The new-found excitement about teaching and learning is evident in the teaching and learning and the pupils commented that in their words the school ‘now feels like a good school’.

Parents’ have been given the full version of the letter and it can also be found on our website. www.martinhigh.org.

Staff and pupils have worked incredibly hard to make this year a success.

The final weeks of term have been busy; our Year 6 pupils have had two busy ‘induction days’ and are all excited about joining MHS in August. As we say welcome to our new pupils, we also say goodbye to our Year 11 pupils. The prom was held at school and much laughing and dancing was done! We are very proud of the year group and look forward to celebrating their successes on results day (Thursday 25th August between 8.30 and 11.00 am).

On the 6th July we had our first ever Celebrations Evening recognising the achievements of many of our pupils. There were canapes, an art and design technology display, as well as some stunning musical and dramatic performances. It was terrific to be able to celebrate success with pupils, parents and carers.

We are keen to hear from parents and carers; so next year we will be setting up three parent forums; reporting home, homework and inclusion. If you are interested in being involved in one of these forums please email sgreenhill@martin.leics.sch.uk and state which you would like to be invited to.

We had our Sports Day on Tuesday 12th July. The morning was a huge success, but unfortunately the rain set in once again and as a result the afternoon activities had to be cancelled, this was very disappointing for all concerned.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all involved with the MHS community for their support this year.

Wishing everyone a happy summer.

Mrs Sanchez - Head Teacher

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The first course is a pathway for our pupils starting Year 9 to discover the possibility of completing GCSE PE when they reach Year 10. It will allow for a base level of knowledge to be developed and therefore the transition to GCSE PE a little easier.

Pupils will have the option to join the GCSE Pathway group at the start of Year 9, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they have to choose PE as a GCSE option. The lessons will remain all practical and will be delivered as a mixed group of both males and females.

The second course is an accredited qualification that pupils can use towards their UCAS progress applications when applying for colleges and apprenticeships at the end of their time at the Martin High School. The Junior Sports Leaders award will be an option for our new Year 10’s and will run alongside our current delivery of core PE. Pupils will have the option of joining the JSLA course at the start of the year and will complete lessons on leadership, teamwork and communication – key ingredients to being successful in life after school.

Memorial Garden Members of the MHS support staff pulled together to give our memorial garden a much needed makeover. Fencing and benches were painted in a new vibrant colour. New shrubs and flowers, kindly donated by Brookside Nurseries Ltd, were planted.

This really has made the memorial garden a beautiful area to sit, relax and ponder.

Staff will continue to work with the MHS garden club to enhance this tranquil place and ensure it is enjoyed by all members of the MHS community for many years to come!

“A special thanks goes to the ‘MHS Garden Force’ team – Mr Norris, Mr Davis, Mrs Foxall, Mrs Woodier, Mrs Turner, Miss Peel and Mrs Kinsey.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank once again Steve Budding from Brookside Nurseries for kindly donating plants for our memorial garden.

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Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society At last, we were fortunate to have a balmy summer evening on 19th July when we joined with Markfield residents and members of Markfield Local History Group, the latter being the organisers of this annual guided walk around the village. Over the centuries the development of the village has been greatly influenced by the local geology, landscape and communications, given its hilltop location.

The village has possible Saxon origins and is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Merchenefeld. Our tour mainly concentrated on 19th and early 20th century life when, being in a rural setting, farming was a prime occupation, with some framework and stocking knitting as secondary employment.

Our tour began at the Lower Green which was formerly the centre of village life and site of the village saw pit. Also, the old pump was situated here, providing the village’s main water supply and a replica stands as a reminder today. Given its isolated position, the village was relatively self-sufficient with all the necessary trades represented, such as blacksmith, butcher and baker. There were also 11 public houses, but only 2 remain today!

The original village school (now converted to private dwellings) was situated alongside the Lower Green. There were a number of abortive attempts to bring education to the village, starting in 1741, but it was not until 1861 that the National School was built to serve the village children, finally closing in 1982 after a new school had been opened at a different location in the village.

Moving on to the Higher Green, next to the parish church of St. Michael and All Angels, we gathered near the 2 year old War Memorial, commemorating the men of the village who fought and died during both World Wars. This memorial replaced the one that had stood at the former Markfield Memorial Miners’ Institute.

A cottage by the church gate bears a blue plaque recording that the Methodist Rev John

Wesley visited Markfield to preach on no less than 13 occasions. There has been a church on the present site since 1072 – we were shown where stonework of Norman origin had been incorporated into one of the church walls and there are numerous old Welsh slate gravestones. The yew trees in the church yard are supposedly older than the church – apparently yew trees were revered by pagans, so, in order to encourage those people to convert to Christianity, the church was built near to the yew trees to try to embrace their customs while redirecting their beliefs!

Leaving the church, we progressed up to see the Hillside Cottages – Ellis and Everard opened the Markfield Granite Quarry in 1852 and the cottages were built to accommodate the quarry workers. We then moved towards the site of the quarry, now developed into Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve, on the way passing the recently restored building that was originally the Methodist Temperance Hall and since that time has had various uses over the years, until its current conversion into 2 dwellings.

Within the Nature Reserve, after a steep climb to the top of the hill, we were informed we were standing 700 feet above sea level. There are superb views from every angle; towards

Thornton Reservoir and Hinckley, plus sight and sound of the traffic on the M1 motorway, then Bardon and Copt Oak Church, as well as Bradgate Park, to mention a few. During WW2 this hilltop position was used as an observation post.

Descending towards the disused quarry, through the last of the ancient woodland in the area, we learnt that the whole site is currently managed by the National Forest.

There are remnants of the old quarry buildings and the deep water in the quarry basin apparently is home to North Atlantic crayfish.

Sadly, the site has suffered tragedy in its more recent past due to the attraction of people wanting to swim there in hot weather and not being prepared for the shock of the ice-cold water – now there is fencing all around and there are warning signs to try to deter anyone from entering the water.

Walking on, we reached Altar Stones Lane and made another climb up the adjacent hillside to see the said “altar stones” which are reputed to be associated with Druid worship.

It was certainly atmospheric with a fiery sunset as a backdrop, a fitting conclusion to an interesting evening.

Jennifer Kennington

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AUGUST NEWS FROM ANSTEY NHW WATCH OUT FOR SUMMER SCAMS With summer holidays underway, individuals are often more exposed to travel booking frauds when looking for last minute package deals / cheap flights. Whether paying upfront for a family holiday or simply booking a flight, payments are transferred only to discover that the holiday / airline ticket does not exist and was sold to you by a bogus travel company. Fraudsters will often lure in potential customers with low prices and ‘one time only’ offers that are simply too good to pass up, requesting payment by the preferred method of direct bank transfer.

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ANSTEY NHW URGENTLY NEEDS YOU If you read my article in last month’s edition, I said that it was my last article for The Local.

Unfortunately Simon Pizzey who was going to take over from me as the new NHW Manager, is unable to do so owing to work commitments.

If any of the present Coordinators are interested in this position then please get in touch with myself or our Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be very pleased to hear from you.

If anyone has recently moved to Anstey and has previously been a member of a NHW scheme and is interested in either being a coordinator or the Beat Manager then please get in touch with me. My contact details are at the bottom of this article. Also I have two gazebos in my garage belonging to Anstey NHW, who are looking for a new home. If anyone has room in their shed or garage, and would be able to store them for us, then please get in touch with me as a matter of urgency. THESE CAN NO LONGER STAY IN MY GARAGE THEY MUST HAVE A NEW HOME. They are only used once a year at the Anstey Gala.

I would like to end this article by thanking ALL my Coordinators past and present for all their help and support in making Anstey a safer place to live. Finally I would like to say special thanks to Aaran and Gareth at Anstey & District Funeral Services for their friendship & making us so welcome, when letting us use their room for holding our welcome meetings.

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We also discovered they do not like things to be wet and that this winter was not good for them. His piece de resistance was to reveal a demonstration hive and we could observe the queen bee ( marked conveniently by him with a white spot) and all the workers busily doing what bees do.

Our activities in the Summer move out of the village hall. Our annual summer garden party is being held on July 19th at Mike and Liz Newcombe’s house and we are expecting a large gathering on this occasion. In August we visit Felley Priory in North Nottinghamshire. We will have a full coach load and have the privilege of a private visit.

The opportunity to hear Fergus Garrett from Great Dixter is proving popular and almost all tickets have been sold. Fergus does very few speaking engagements in any one year and we are very proud that he has chosen Newtown Linford as one of his venues this year.

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