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ANSTEY WI This has been another full and successful year for Anstey WI. There are currently 28 members, with 3 joining in the new year. Sadly, we lost Kath Sleigh and Jill Jones (Anstey WI’s sick visitor) has had another busy year. The group have been very busy fundraising. The February meeting with chocolatier Tom Phillips was deliciously entertaining and attracted several visitors. The SOS fashion show in April, raised £255.40. This was greatly enjoyed by the members those who modelled, those who watched, and the many visitors. For the first time Anstey WI applied for a grant from the Anstey Town Charity, and were successful: receiving £300 to buy a much-needed digital projector. The successful garden party in July benefited both The WI and the local community library. Gala takings were down a little this year, but nevertheless, it was worth all the hard work. Throughout the year there were a variety of speakers at the meetings. Particularly interesting speakers were Sandy Leong with her History of Nursery Rhymes, Sarah Stephenson the History of Singing, and Carolyn Boulter’s patchwork Christmas tree workshop. An unusual activity this year was a visit to Kwikfit for a car care workshop. There was a lot to learn amidst the fun and laughter. The annual outing was a relaxing a trip on the River Trent while being served a delicious lunch. Also, there has been several organised Theatre visits. Members were busy with county and national events. Only 5 tickets were allocated for the Annual Council Meeting in Leicestershire and were quickly snapped up. The main speaker was the famous Historian and TV star Lucy Worsley. Sheila Timms represented Anstey WI as a link delegate to the National annual meeting in Liverpool. Members went to various workshops on beading, handstitched panels and crochet, Sheila Price and Jill Taras received WI officer training. Other Leicestershire WI events attended were Seagrave Savouries, Sweeties and Slurps, Stepping into Springtime and Alice in her Shoes. Members also enjoyed the Warner’s Winter Warmer. Work has started on a website and there is an Anstey WI Facebook page started this year. Anstey WI were active in the Bradgate WI group too, enjoying a wonderful Christmas event at Markfield and a spring meeting at Groby. The skittles cup was won by Anstey who are about to play in the final again. There is usually a competition each month and the overall winner of the competitions is Chris Figgins who was presented with a cup (see photo). The evening ended with members making their unique name badges through various mediums.

FILM PRESENTATIONS

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council In October's true story," Lion", we could compare the poor village life in India with the bustle, even madness, of Kolkata, and the serenity of life in Australia where Saroo was brought up by loving foster parents. We saw years of struggle faced by Saroo until at last there was his joyful reunion with both his families and friends. This was a powerful film, telling a remarkable story. "Sully: Miracle on the Hudson" will be shown on December 8th and lasts 96 minutes. This biographical drama is directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. Starring Tom Hanks as the American pilot, Sullenberger, the film follows the emergency landing on the Hudson River, saving 155 passengers and crewe. The subsequent publicity and investigation accuse Sully of unnecessarily ditching the aircraft. Will he be found guilty of pilot error or did birds cause not one but both engines to fail? "Their Finest" will be shown on January 12th and lasts 117 minutes.

January 10th

Origins of Superstitions by Sandy Leong

This wonderfully entertaining British comedy drama will happily bring Christmas-tide to an end. During WW11, the Ministry of Information's Film Division is trying to add a female perspective to the propaganda at cinemas. Actor Ambrose Hillyard, played masterfully by Bill Nighy, is already resentful of a woman's presence in decision- making. Will this famous actor's haughtiness reduce female assertiveness?

February 14TH

Our Flossie by Margaret Davis

"The Viceroy's House" will be shown on February 9th.

March 14th

Confessions of a Country Vicar by Canon Alan Haydock

April 11th

Day in the Life of a Thoroughly Modern Milliner by Louise Brooks

May 9th

WI Resolutions and Competitions

June 13th

Leicester Animal Aid by Izzy Tutcher

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Film tickets will cost £5 which will include refreshments and a lucky prize draw during the interval. Advanced tickets may be purchased via the parish office –0116 236 7626 or at the door.

The next meeting is on 13th December is a Christmas party. It is at the Jubilee Hall on Stadon Road, Anstey and starts at 7.30pm. Visitors are warmly welcomed (fee £3.50 ) but please bring a secret Santa wrapped present the value of £2 and a small plate of Christmas food to share. The programme for next year includes some wonderful and varied speakers.

Anstey WI Programme 2018 (the meetings are on the second Wednesday and at the Jubilee Hall at 7.30pm)

July 11th

Garden party

August 8th

Behind the Crime Scenes by Paul Taberner

September 12th

Rothley Vineyard by Liz Robson

October 10th

Members Evening (Hobby bags and block printing)

November 14th

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December 12th

After Eight Quartet by Paul and Iris Sayer and Christmas party

If you are interested in joining the WI, please just come along to one of the meetings. For further information please ring Sheila Price on 0116 2205225

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An Afternoon of Songs, Magic, Poems and Jokes For our last social meeting before Christmas, Mr Dave Moylan gave us a thoroughly entertaining afternoon with a repertoire of songs, accompanying himself on the guitar, told lots of jokes, and delighted us with magic tricks where he enlisted the help of various club members. Sometimes he pretended to insult the audience, but he always finished an item to enthusiastic applause. He mentioned some of his own favourite comedians from the past, whose names most of us knew from the radio. He explained that telling a joke in the form of a rhyme makes much more impact, and this technique was used by people like Max Miller. After the First World War people like Billy Bennett would parody such classic monologues as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Day in the Workhouseâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the road to Mandalayâ&#x20AC;?. Al Read peopled his comedy with the kind of characters his audience would know. A recurring theme in comedy is laughing at the ultimate challenge, Death, and Mr Moylan gave us an example of a mistake in a (fictional) gravestone inscription which totally altered the meaning of the message. Another of his heroes was Max Wall,

whose appearance was eccentric to say the least, and who thrived on a quickfire exchange with his audience. In between other items, we were amazed and astonished as he set light to a paper napkin or tore it into pieces, but then produced a whole napkin at the end, or when he managed to cut a cord into sections before our very eyes, but then it became one complete length again when he smoothed it out, with no sign of the knots we had seen him join it up with; he also read us various items from small separate newspaper cuttings, and then folded them up and put them away as complete sheets of newspaper. Mr Moylan reminded us how popular some of the famous entertainers of yesteryear were, and gave us a rendition on the ukelele of some well-known George Formby material, like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me little stick of Blackpool rockâ&#x20AC;?. This entertainer still has many fan clubs keeping his memory alive today. Liverpool especially has produced a wealth of comic entertainers, who became household names. He told us that he went to buy an Advent calendar in Liverpool, but when he got it home all the windows were boarded up!

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Christmas Opening Times

Thursday 21 December: 11am-11pm Saturday 23rd December: 9am-11:30pm Monday 25th December: 11am-2:30pm Wednesday 27th December: 12 noon-11pm Friday 29th December: 11am-11:30pm Sunday 31st December: 11am-1am Tuesday 2nd January: 3pm-11pm GROBY CLUB st

Friday 22nd December: 11am-11:30pm Sunday 24th December: 11am-11:30pm Tuesday 26th December: 12 noon-11pm Thursday 28th December: 12 noon-11pm Saturday 30th December: 9am-11:30pm Monday 1st January: 12 noon-11pm

Entertainment

Saturday 16th December: Crackerjack Friday 22nd December: Emma Jay Sunday 24th (Christmas Eve): Kelly Brazil Saturday 23rd December: Randell th Saturday 30th December: Sammy Waters Friday 29 December: Claude Sunday 31st December (New Years Eve): The River Rea Band

Annual Pantomime

Saturday 13th January 2pm-5pm. Please ring the club for ticket information. Suitable for everybody. This time it is Little Red Riding Hood.

New Years Eve

Tickets Are NOW on sale. Members: £5.00, Non-Members are £10.00. Ticket are on sale from Committee Members on Friday & Saturday Nights 8pm-Close, Sunday Lunch 12:30pm-3pm & Sunday Night 9pm-10pm. Please do not hesitate to ask any Committee at any time and they will be happy to assist you.

Bingo

Friday & Saturday Night from 9:30pm & Sunday lunch from 12:30pm with Open The Box to follow. Please call us for specific times over the holiday period.

Function Rooms Available For Hire

We can cater for any occasion such as Special Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Weddings and Funerals. The club features 2 big screens that we show sporting events on via Sky & BT Sports. Also there are 3 HD TV’s in the Front Bar. Ben’s Kitchen is located at the Club, which can provide you with a Saturday morning breakfast, Sunday lunch and bar snacks. Thursday-Sunday. Call the Club for more information.

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As a member of Groby Club you and your family members can benefit from all the activities and Entertainment we offer throughout the year. Great value for only £8.00 per adult Member. So why not pop in and speak to the Clubs Management Team. You will be assured of a warm welcome.

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Thurcaston & Cropston Brownies & Guides Take On A Challenge

Leicestershire Girl Guiding had issued a challenge to celebrate one hundred years of Guiding in the County. Each division in the at GCSE County had put forward ideas that related to their end our area. The colourful badge we can earn shows a map of the County split into divisions.

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We turned old tights, compost and grass seeds into grass heads and made them unique with different sized ears, noses and ain’tstuck afraid on eyes. After two or three weeks the ain’tseeds afraidhad grown and our grass heads sported long, green hair. The idea came from Leicester West division. Inspired by the Battle of Bosworth, the Bosworth division set a challenge ‘the battle of the board games’. Each Brownie Six invented their own Snakes and Ladders type game and challenged another Brownie Six to play. The Guides tried their luck at several different commercial board games, some of which were new to them. Leicester South division wanted to make us aware of King Richard 111. So the Guides acted out their own version of the legend of Richard’s stay at Leicester’s White Boar Inn

before meeting his death at Bosworth Field. The Brownies performed a three Act play; the first act shows how Shakespeare portrayed Richard as the evil hunch back who killed the Princes in the Tower. In the next act, Josephine Tey writes an award winning detective novel in defence of Richard 111 and the final act depicted Phillipa Langley’s quest to discover and identify the skeleton in the car park and it’s re burial in Leicester cathedral. Much fun was had with crowns, swords, roses (red and white), hobby horses and skeletons etc.

by Watermead division. We dirtied water with shampoo, shower gel and other household products and learned not to throw cotton buds and baby wipes down the toilet. Finally, with much squealing, Brown Owl introduced very realistic, pretend pooh that she had made from Weetabix and gravy granules. Our last task from Leicester East division was to make an ‘edible park’ with broccoli trees, carrot stick fences, sweet corn parasols, paving slabs made of Shreddies, mushroom and pea pod rabbits etc The girls, and leaders, were very creative with their inventions.

Loughborough division hoped to celebrate its links with sport so we all went to the fun swimming session at the Leisure Centre, climbing on and falling off the huge foam floats. At Rutland Water there is an attraction called Bugtopia where giant insects and exotic reptiles can be viewed. We held less frightening games of Beetle. We took a break from the Centenary Badge to have a bonfire in a leader’s big back garden, with fireworks, sparklers, hot dogs and hot drinks before toasting marshmallows on the embers of the fire. We send apologies to the neighbours for the loud campfire songs. Bruntingthorpe airfield, in Lutterworth division, was the home of the Vulcan bomber with its innovative delta wing shape. We learned a little about the Cold War, the Falklands War and Remembrance, before having fun with four different paper aeroplane designs. We assembled at All Saints Church to lay our wreaths at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Our next task was to learn about filtering water during sewage treatment suggested

We will finish the term with Christmas crafts, a visit to the Loughborough pantomime ‘Robin Hood’ and finally Christmas parties. We meet on Wednesday evenings either at the Harrison room of All Saints Church or Richard Hill School, Thurcaston. (You do not have to be a member of the church or of the school to join). Brownies age 7+ at 6 to 7.15pm and Guides age 10+ at 7.15 to 8,30pm. For Brownies, contact Louise Keran, but not in office hours, on 07711-422350. For Guides, phone Christine Miranda 0116 2364293.

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Update on Planning Matters I have asked for the latest planning application for land at Briscoe Lane, Woodhouse to be determined by a Plans Committee at Charnwood Borough Council. The application is to erect nine dwellings and associated access, parking, garaging and landscaping. In my view, this latest application does not conform with the Charnwood Local Plan and Core Strategy. Woodhouse is a small village with no services other than a village hall, the Core Strategy states “these villages are therefore poor locations for new development and our strategy for the countryside will apply. Those villages have much less potential to provide for a sustainable community where people can access what they need by walking, cycling and public transport. Any new development that increases the need to travel by car will not be considered to be small scale development”. In my opinion, there is no specific local social or economic need for this development in this small village location. I have also made comments about the planning application to erect two detached bungalows and formation of an access drive at land adjacent to 12 Windmill Rise Woodhouse Eaves. I have supported the comments made by the case planning officer, agreeing this site would benefit by having just one bungalow instead of the proposed two. In my view, this would have less impact on the retained trees on this site. On a general planning matter, I have learnt that Charnwood Borough Council has published the annual statement on the five year supply of housing in Charnwood. Whilst there is a significant amount of land with permission for housing in Charnwood the amount that is expected to be delivered within the next five years is not sufficient to meet the amount required. The figure now stands at 4.6 years. Local planning authorities must be able to show that enough houses can be built within five years to meet the need for

homes. If they can’t then housing supply policies in local plans cannot be considered up to date and they become less influential when making decisions on planning applications.

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You may recall that this has been an issue in the past, when piecemeal development was taking place especially in the larger villages such as Anstey. I am now in correspondence with officers at Charnwood Borough Council to understand more fully the current situation and actions necessary to restore the five year land supply of housing.

I was impressed to hear the contribution the members had made this year during the poppy appeal. The time, effort and dedication this small branch had achieved was commendable. Raising a significant amount of money for the British Legion to help carry on with the excellent work with veterans and members of the armed forces. The branch are already planning fundraising events for next year, carrying on the good work to make sure next year’s special service and parade continues to remember all the people who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. If you feel you can help the branch in some small way, I am sure they would be grateful to hear from you.

Remembrance Sunday This year I attended the Service of Remembrance at Welbeck Defence College. The service takes the form of a Drumhead Service, this is a religious service conducted in the field during armed conflict, often near to the battlefront. Lacking a church to attend, the military command used its drums, piled neatly and draped with the appropriate colours to create an altar. Military chaplains or padres were expected to conduct nondenominational or multi-denominational services for the troops, the drum head altar was a ‘generic’ altar, suited to its military purpose. The service was conducted by the Deputy Assistant Chaplain General, the Reverend John Vincent CF, with many Welbeck Students taking part. During the service former students from Welbeck College (Welbexians) who had died in the service of our country were remembered. It was especially pleasing to see so many families, parents and friends in the congregation supporting the students on parade, many travelling long distances to be at this Service of Remembrance. May I also take this opportunity to thank all the local organisers of parades and services this year. It has been a difficult lead up to organising parades. I understand all went to plan on the day. As a member of the British Legion, I attended

Court Bill for not Microchipping a Dog Charnwood Borough Council prosecuted an Anstey resident after the dog was picked up as a stray. The dog was reunited with its owner, who was advised that it was not microchipped. This is required by law since April 2016. A formal notice was issued to the owner giving 21 days to microchip the dog. Failing to respond to a reminder letter from the Council, the owner was charged with failing to comply with the notice requiring the owner to register the microchip. The owner did not attend the hearing and the case was proven in the owners absence. The owner of the dog was fined £220, ordered to pay costs of £437 and a victim surcharge of £30, totalling £687. This is the second time the Council has prosecuted someone for failing to have their dog microchipped. The Borough Council provides a microchipping service at College Garth Kennels, to book an appointment call 01509 842327. For more information go to www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped.

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Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland that with generous support from local Freemasons has enabled them to pass on relevant skills to more local older people to combat loneliness and open up the digital world to a whole new audience who often feel that they are being left behind. Age UK will recruit at least twenty â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digital Championsâ&#x20AC;? who will support and guide older people to use communication tools like e-mail, Skype and Facetime, which younger people take for granted. This project is aimed at helping to access on line information on everything from benefits to bus time tables. With so many services becoming digital by default, older people who are not on line face more hurdles in their daily lives to access both private and public sector services, there will also be an emphasis on online safety, protection from viruses and fraud.

If you are over 50 years old and would like help or just want practice, either bring your own lap top, tablet or smart phone, or have a go on Age UKsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own devices. The nearest venues at the moment are Rothley Community Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PS 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 10am to 12 noon and Tesco Store Community Space Park Road Loughborough LE12 2EX 1st and 3rd Monday of each month between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. If you need more information contact Jeanette Silver on 01509 260327. Age UK are also on the lookout for volunteers who have good technology skills to help support the project.

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Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society The November meeting of the Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society (the last of 2017) started with a brief AGM. This included a review of the year's events, which had been well attended; a look at the accounts, which showed a small surplus owing to an increased number of members and visitors. No committee members retired this year and the committee was reelected en bloc, however the committee would welcome additional members. This was followed by a lighthearted and nostalgic look at the development of the seaside holiday by Felicity Austin. She was dressed in a replica Victorian bathing suit made of a thick woollen material with long pantaloons. She also entertained us with popular songs with which we were able to join in, a scene from a Punch and Judy show and a rummage through a suitcase containing bathing costumes from different periods. The Seaside Holiday was really a Victorian invention, prior to that only the wealthy went to the sea, usually for their health. Men cavorted naked in the waves because bathing costumes had not been invented. These came in during Queen Victoria's reign, as did new laws to prevent nude bathing. Felicity read us a short extract from Queen Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diary describing her first visit to a bathing machine and dip in the sea. The ability of ordinary working people to go to the seaside came with the railway, the pleasure steamer and the Bank Holiday.

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Newtown Linford Gardening Club Gardener’s Question Time We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the BBC are coming to Newtown Linford on January 30th to record an episode of the long running programme ‘Gardener’s Question Time’. The recording will be held in the Village hall. Doors will open at 5.30pm and the recording will begin at 6.15pm. Local gardeners from this village and from nearby villages are all invited to attend and to submit questions for the panel to consider. At this time we do not know the names of the panellists but there will be, almost certainly, three from the following list of British horticultural legends:Christine Walkden Matthew Biggs Bob Flowerdew

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Christmas Card Shop Opens In Leicester THE FESTIVE season gets under way in Leicester when the Cards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop opened in St Martin’s Square last month. Buying Christmas cards through Cards for Good Causes is the best way to get access to the widest selection of Christmas cards available, as well as a fantastic range of seasonal gifts and products, while supporting a range of national and local charities.

Tickets for this event are available from our secretary and will cost only £4.50, a sum which will include a glass of wine. The hall holds 150 people and so only that number will be available. Tickets can be obtained by contacting the numbers listed below. Staffed by a team of local volunteers, the Leicester pop-up shop is part of a network of more than 300 temporary shops run by Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation. It represents more than 250 charities including Cancer Research UK, Barnardo’s, NSPCC, Alzheimer’s Society and RNLI as well as a number of local charities such as Charity Link, Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid, Rainbows and The Laura Centre.

Bob Flowerdew We can also announce that Bob Flowerdew will be speaking to us in our Village Hall on Tuesday April 24th. He is very wellknown to gardeners from his regular appearances on television and for his highly original hair style with its very long pigtail. We are pleased to invite members of other local gardening clubs and interested individuals to join us on this occasion. Tickets will be £10 and can be obtained from our secretary. The contact numbers for both these events are 01530 242452 or by e-mail to 32couling@gmail.com

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Newtown Linford Choral Society: A Concert For Peace As everybody knows, the year 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. All previous wars were eclipsed by the scale of its destruction, and in the decade that followed it became known as ‘The War to end all Wars’ - sadly that has not been the case. The Choral Society’s concert on Friday 2 and Sat 3 February 2018 in Ratby Church will reflect hopes that have been expressed for a lasting peace in the world. Orchestral accompaniment will be provided by the Fortissimo Quartet and virtuoso cellist Maxine McGinnes. There will also be a professional soprano soloist Bethan Williams, and Choral Society soloists Clive Hilton and John Williams. One of the works to be performed will be ‘Eternal Light’, which is a Requiem composed in 2008 by Howard Goodall.. He has stated that his aim in composing this lovely piece of music aim was to provide solace for the grieving. In addition to winning plaudits for his classical compositions Howard Goodall has also won many awards for music that he has composed for TV and radio, including The Vicar of Dibley, Blackadder, and Mr Bean! Other music to be performed at the concert will include the Prayer of St Francis (by Allen Pote), Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace (Wesley), extracts from The Armed Man (by Karl Jenkins), and two anthems by John Rutter.

Did you know that we have a Country Market every Friday right here in Glenfield? You can find us at St Peter’s Church Centre from 9am – 11am. We have a cake stall with preserves and a wide choice of tasty home bakes. There is a craft stall where our talented crafters present a vast array of different handmade goods to suit all pockets. On the plant stall we sell a range of homegrown plants, both for indoors and outdoors.

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It is a popular weekly event with members of the wide local community coming along to have a natter over refreshments from our friendly café area. As Glenfield expands with new housing developments, we are sure that new residents won’t know that we exist so may well want to give us a try. It’s free entry and there’s parking at the Church Centre itself! Expect a warm welcome when you arrive. There is also a chance for new bakers to attend and sell their wares – all you need is an up to date Hygiene Certificate (this can be done on line) and to take up membership (5p for life membership!) With Christmas coming up, we will have plenty of festive gifts to tempt you all with lots of affordable items to help you with your Christmas present buying. So, if you fancy trying something new and different in your local area, please feel free to come along and join us! For more details contact: 01455 822189 or lareenc@gmail.com

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Deborah Taylor... Latest News Borough Councillor for Anstey & County Councillor for Bradgate Division 6 Geary Close, Anstey LE7 7LW - Tel: 0116 2350126 Email: Cllr.Deborah.Taylor@charnwood.gov.uk & Deborah.Taylor@leics.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/CllrDTaylor - Twitter: @CllrDTaylor

Another busy month and we are heading towards Christmas and the end of the year. This year has flown by and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported me in my new role as County Councillor. It has been a steep learning curve but I have enjoyed the work so much representing the Bradgate Division residents. Many residents with a vast array of issues have contacted me, hopefully I have helped make things slightly better for them. As part of my role on the Child Protection Panel at Leicestershire County Council, I had the opportunity to pay a visit to Warning Zone at Frog Island, Leicester. Warning Zone is a Life-Skills Centre and children’s safeguarding charity who deliver life-saving messages to children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They mainly work with Year 6 children and have eight set-piece scenarios that run alongside the new E-Safety Zone. They educate young people on understanding risks and consequences, peer pressure, anti-social behaviour, grooming, cyber-bullying and much more. My visit was a real eye opener and if you get the chance to send your child for a visit here, I can highly recommend it. The children that were there on the day I visited were so connected and involved in what the charity was teaching them. To find out more information please visit: https://www.warningzone.org.uk A good turnout for Remembrance Sunday in Anstey and the weather was kind to us yet again. Even through the parade was shorter this year it was great to see the parade master lead the parade around the recreation ground. I do hope that the parade will be back to normal for next year to mark the 100year anniversary of the end of War World I. The evening service at St Mary’s Church to remember all those lost in conflict was a fitting end to the day.

Monday’s meeting. The Cabinet is as follows: • Cllr Jonathan Morgan, Leader of the Council and lead member for the whole council • Cllr Tom Barkley, Deputy Leader of the Council and lead member for finance and property services • Cllr Brian Page, lead member for communities, safety and wellbeing • Cllr Paul Mercer, lead member for housing • Cllr Eric Vardy, lead member for planning, inward investment and tourism strategy • Cllr Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough • Cllr Margaret Smidowicz, lead member for regulatory services, enforcement and licensing • Cllr James Poland, lead member for equalities, member and strategic services • Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, lead member for performance of major contracts There have also been some changes to committees. I have been appointed Chairman of the Overview Scrutiny Committee. This committee looks at various reports before they go to Cabinet for a decision. This gives the committee an opportunity to scrutinise the reports and make any suggestions before I attend the Cabinet meeting to deliver the views of the committee.

Mitchell’s Field, Anstey It was lovely to attend the opening of Mitchell’s Field on Saturday 28th October by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Pauline Ranson. It was great to see so many people there, especially Mitchell’s family. I hope everyone enjoys the new facilities, including sports pitches, outdoor gym equipment and a petanque court.

Charnwood Borough Council’s New Leader Cllr Jonathan Morgan has been appointed as the new leader of Charnwood Borough Council. The former deputy leader was appointed at a full council meeting on Monday 6th November following the resignation of Cllr David Slater. Cllr Morgan joined the council in 2011 and is also a Leicestershire County Councillor. Cllr Tom Barkley has been appointed as the Council’s deputy leader.  A new-look Cabinet was also announced at

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completing through Cropston and Anstey are creating various problems. Access to businesses is being blocked by road closures and I am working with all those affected businesses to try to ensure that any disruptions are kept to a minimum. There is also an issue with the Centrebus 154 service that is not able to serve most of Station Road, Cropston. This is due to the closure of Bradgate Road, Cropston. I am working with residents who have been left stranded with no alternative bus service. If anyone else is severely impacted by the road closures, please do let me know.

The Nook, Anstey I am fully aware of the continuing issues with The Nook following the completion of the highway works. Leicester Road coming into Anstey is running a lot quicker but there are issues with long queues on Cropston Road towards The Nook. The contractors are fully aware of the issues and I have been told that it is still ‘work in progress’. There are several ‘tweaks’ still to be made to the traffic lights to alter the flow of traffic, additional road sensors to be put down and some further white lining to be put into place. A traffic safety audit has been completed and I am awaiting access to the full report. Once I have received this report I can then flag up further issues if they are not highlighted. If the traffic is still not flowing satisfactorily following this I will be going back to the Highway Authority for them to work with the developers to put things right as we cannot be left in a worse position than we were before the alterations. To ensure the traffic lights on the roundabout change to green please pull right up to the solid white line otherwise you will not activate the road sensor and the lights will not change to green. I have received a lot of feedback over the new pedestrian crossings. After raising some issues, I have been informed that the beeps will not be operating on either of the new crossings and there will be no change to where the green man panel is showing when it is safe to cross. As I mentioned in last month’s report, there is a spindle on the bottom of the right hand panel that will spin when it is safe for you to cross. You also need to look for the green man on the right hand poles and not look across the road. This makes you look for the green man at the same time as checking that the traffic has stopped before you cross. These crossings are considered safer than the old crossings as you previously just waited for the green man across the road and did not always check that the traffic had stopped. I

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Borough Council is meeting its aims. The report highlights some of the work the Council has done across the borough. The report is broken down into the three corporate themes and features statistics on what was achieved in that year.

Onto another matter of concern, the Leicester Road bus stop relocation. The discussions are now ending but at the moment I cannot release any further details into the public domain. I am hopeful that I can share some further information with you in my new year report.

• 176 affordable homes delivered in the Borough

Here are some of the highlights in each area: Creating a strong and lasting economy • 820 new homes built in the Borough

• 45 empty homes have been returned to residential use • Stray dog collection service awarded Gold Footprint Award from RSPCA

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Following on from my report last month, I had the delight of visiting the school and seeing the great work that the school does to support the children who attend. On my walk up to the reception, I saw a group of pupils having great fun on their bikes, riding in and out of the wooded area. I was shown around the school and in particular, the residential facilities that Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is proposing to close. There has been a petition of over 11,500 signatures handed into LCC and this has now triggered a debate at the Full Council meeting on 6th December. I have spoken against the proposals to close the residential facilities at LCC’s Children and Families Scrutiny Committee and by the time you will have read this report I will also have spoken against the proposals at the Cabinet meeting on 24th November. I am hoping to persuade the Cabinet to defer their decision until after the Full Council meeting on the 6th December. In my opinion, there are many unanswered questions and I feel that these questions need answering before the Cabinet can make any decision. The results of the informal public consultation shows that 97% of respondents are against the closure. Again, I will be able to update you in the new year.

Every Resident Matters • 1374 food businesses (93.5%) achieved a rating score of 3-5 on the National Food Hygiene Rating System

Charnwood Borough Council Annual Performance Report The annual performance report for 2016/17 has been published showing how Charnwood

• 65,983 attendances at the Town Hall • Increased volunteering opportunities with 8,766 hours achieved

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cooking marshmallows on a fire!  Many of our children have greater levels of engagement when outdoors. Our  Foundation team recognises this and are all highly skilled at developing learning through outdoor experiences. Acorns encourage independence and risk taking through a safe and engaging environment.

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Christmas storytime Welcome to our latest update to share with you all the fantastic developments at Woolden Hill! We are very proud of the events taking place at the school and hope that you will enjoy reading about them.

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 Welcome to Acorns

Acorn is the class name for our Foundation year. We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Foundation unit, which is filled with energetic and active learning. Over the last three years we have achieved above National  results.  We believe that it is due to our core values of learning through   the children’s play and passion. We have an excellent indoor and outdoor environment that is led by the children’s  needs and interests. Our curriculum is planned by the children who have weekly

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As the weather gets cold and we become more festive, there is nothing more warming than gathering together and sharing a story.

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input into the following week of learning. This has led to some exciting opportunities over  giant rockets; having this term such as making a Cypriot banquet and building a large ‘fire’ for the roleplay firemen to put out! If you  would like to experience our active Acorn class, then visits can be arranged via the school office.

Acorn class would like to invite you to join them for a Christmas themed storytime! All children under school age are invited to pop along to our story session and share in the festive fun. We do ask that adults stay to accompany their children (there might even be the odd mince pie!).

Forest Learning There is another reason why our Foundation class is called Acorns and that is because we are wild about outdoor learning! This term our learning has been focused on  the woods. We started with the term with a visit to a Forest School session at Battram Woods, where we learnt about the animals, trees and habitats.

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The children then wanted to explore  our own woods, so we went on an adventure to find signs of wildlife in the Woolden Hill woods. We built a log storytelling circle and read stories whilst

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Anstey and Glenfield Cricket Club 2017 Season Review

By Phil Vose

Anstey and Glenfield Cricket Club enjoyed an excellent 2017 season with the highlight being the 2nd team’s promotion to Division 7 of the Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket League. The 1st team also performed extremely well finishing 4th in Division 5 and were very unlucky not to be promoted too. The 1st team had a super year in Division 5 West of the Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket League. They ended the season by winning 13 out of their 22 matches, collecting 376 points, and finished 14 points from 3rd place in the division. The first XI would have finished as runners up but they were deducted 60 points following an administration error. The club appealed to the league about the penalty to no avail, but it was still a very good season for the team. The 1st team were well led by Anoop Jayaraj. The key to the 1st team’s excellent season was the magnificent batting from Anoop. Mr Jayaraj broke a number of records during the season and in the end scored 1,101 runs with an average of 91.75 for the 1st XI. He scored the 2nd most runs in the whole of the county which is a fantastic achievement together with 4 centuries and 5 fifties. The highlight was a superb 162 not out at Ibstock Town with other hundreds being scored against Cropston, Charnwood Old Boys and Hinckley Amateur. Anoop has now been leading run scorer at Anstey and Glenfield CC for over 5 years now and is a tremendous asset to the

club and was subsequently awarded the Frank Johnson Trophy at the end of season presentation evening. The bowlers were led by Anil Revu, Joe Harris and Charlie Wilkes with all of them taking over 20 wickets for the 1st team. Charlie Wilkes finished as top wicket taker in the club with 48 wickets, this is following other wickets taken in cup and friendly matches. 5 wicket contributions were made by Anil and Joe. In addition, Neel Ondhia took a hattrick against Cropston. As it stands the 1st team will be playing next season’s cricket in Division 5 West. The 2nd team enjoyed a fabulous season too finishing 2nd in Division 8 West and gaining promotion to Division 7. They ended the season with 327 points and won over half of their matches. They were led brilliantly by 2nd team captain, Jon Hartwell who was the top wicket keeper at the club. The leading batsmen for the 2nd XI were James Ogle (highest average 42.50) and Abbas Khan (4 fifties for the club). There were some dazzling performances from Chemika Mewan with the ball and he ended up the leading 2nd team bowler with 39 wickets – this included 5 wicket hauls against Leics Teachers and Mossdale, Sapcote and Leuva Patidar. Ranjeeva Fernando also had a great season taking 32 wickets including taking 5 wickets against Broughton Astley. Overall though it was a tremendous team effort by everyone concerned and the 2nd XI will be looking for

another good season in 2018. The friendly Sunday team played a number of matches during the season including matches against Electricity Sports, Leicester University Staff and Knossington and they will be hoping to play a greater amount of matches next year. The club also took part in the County 20/20 Shield and they performed admirably to make it through to final day where they eventually lost to City Cricketers. The club hosted their AGM and presentation evening on Sunday 19th November at the Gynsill Lane Sports Ground Pavilion. There were some changes in the committee with Hasmukh Patel stepping down as Chairman and James Ogle acquiring the role. New captains were appointed for the 2018 season with Joe Harris taking on 1st team captain duties, Bradley Wells leading the 2nd team and the new Sunday friendly captain is Steve Turner. The end of season ground work has taken place which should mean that next season’s pitches are in decent shape. The club are also looking at improving the square and enhancing the equipment during the off season. Winter Nets will commence in January taking place at the City Cricket Academy at Freemans Common. Everyone at the club is looking forward to a successful 2018 season. Anstey and Glenfield are actively looking for any new players to join the club for the 2018 season, so if you are interested in being involved then please email our secretary Amanda Wilkes at amandaandcharlie@ btinternet.com. Please also visit our website at http://ansteyandglenfield.play-cricket.com for regular updates, results and statistics.

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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 Well what an eventful month was November? The big event of course was the 70th. wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip, Platinum, isn’t that absolutely fabulous. The Nook Anstey has finally opened fully and although it’s taking a bit of getting used to I think we will see an improvement in traffic flow. It’ll be lit this year but alas no Christmas tree in the middle, perhaps we should start a fund? I made it but didn’t feel too well for the official opening of “Mitchells Field” Anstey, by the Mayor of Charnwood Cllr. Pauline Ranson at the end of October, lots of youngsters and grown-ups were there to see the ribbon cutting, I wasn’t guarding the back post, I was hanging on to it. I do hope everyone will treat the fitness trail with respect and if you MUST walk your dog then clear up after it, should it want to go. Remember it’s for 2 children’s football pitches. As predicted in the last “Local” Leicestershire county cricket club have appointed Top man and mad as a bag of ferrets, Paul Nixon as the new head coach at the Fischer County Ground, along with former England opening bat Michael Carberry as the new captain. The left handed batter played 6 times for England highest score 60. He succeeds Aussie Mark Cosgrove who it is hoped will stay at the club as he was by far the counties best bat in 2017 in all forms of cricket. The Australians must have some good players for the Ashes series currently being played “down-under” for him not to be picked for the “Baggy Caps.” At the time of writing the King power wonders have hung onto the new manager Claude Puel, despite losing to the outstanding Manchester City. See what the

New Year brings. Wasn’t it amazing how the England players who dropped out the 2 internationals Germany and Brazil (notably Spurs) All played the following weekend for their club sides, so much for playing for your country? How do Leicester Tigers manage? GOOD TIMES at Cropston Road, home of Anstey nomads FC also in their 70th year who are currently in the top 2 of the East Midlands counties league premier. The reserves are also doing well in the Leicestershire Senior league Division 1.

INCHARNWOOD WINNERS AT LEICESTER BUSINESS FESTIVAL An innovation showcase event to support local businesses has been voted ‘Event of the Festival’ at the Leicester Business Festival 2017. The showcase was organised by inCharnwood, an initiative by our Economic Growth and Regeneration team, and Loughborough Advanced Technology and Innovation (LATi). The event gave businesses the chance to find out how innovation can help them grow and boost the economy. Over 200 people from across the East Midlands attended the showcase. Five speakers and 55 exhibitors with backgrounds in advanced manufacturing, technology, science and innovation were on hand to talk about their exciting innovations. Leicester Business Festival is the region’s largest business event, with over 10,000 people attending 154 events this year.

CONGRATULATIONS. 100 Yes, we had a centurion in Anstey who reached the magic 100 not out recently. Mr John Copson of Andrew Road, Anstey. Hope you and all your family and friends had a great day John.

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SADLY We have to say goodbye to an old mate, Roy Harlow who I grew up with. Roy who was in is 70’s was deaf and dumb and lived just inside Groby Road with is Mam and Dad May and Harry when he was growing up. Condolences to Sally and family.

ANSTEY RBL Well done again to all those concerned with the local branch who collected money for the Royal British Legion and made the remembrance Sunday parade as successful as normal despite a few obstacles that were sadly put in the way. I believe the poppy collection was very well supported. Brilliant.

NEW LEADER & CABINET FOR CHARNWOOD Cllr Jonathan Morgan has been appointed as leader of the Council, replacing Cllr David Slater. He has been a borough councillor for a number of years and succeeds Cllr. David Slater who was the leader of the council from 2010. Jonathan is the husband of Loughborough MP and former education minister Nicky Morgan. He took the appointment as an honour and a privilege to be chosen as leader and he also paid tribute to David and his seven years of service, the longest length of time by any leader of this Council. Jonathan said “David worked tremendously hard and helped guide the Council through some difficult times and I am pleased to say that we are in a very good position today.” “Charnwood is the largest district council in Leicestershire and financially very strong which gives me enormous confidence for the

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And Finally:-

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

King Richard is away negotiating a trade deal with Europe, he may be some time so the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham is hatching a plan niece and nephew to to dispose of his a fortune and inherit steal the crown for himself. It’s all down to Robin, Marion and the gang to stop him in his tracks.

Charnwood Council offices at Southfield Road Loughborough is acting as a collection point for the Charnwood Christmas Toy appeal once again. There’s a collection box in reception. The toys will go to disadvantaged children in the Charnwood area.

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This Highly Successful annual extravaganza at the Town hall Loughborough will be Robin Hood and will run from November 25th. 2017 to January 7th. 2018. Tickets from the Box Office 01509 231914. box.office@charnwood.gov.uk

Yep the big time awaits. I recently got in touch with “video killed the radio stars” co-writer a Medusa band Bruce Woolley member days. I told with me in my younger him the song “Rock a Boogie Woogie” has achieved 99 hits so far. I am a little behind “Video” which as accumulated over 7.5 million. Such is life.

Sadly I have to report that once again the Peppercorn Food bus currently situated at the Loughborough Outwwods has been vandalised. Similar thing happened at Abbey Park and Bradgate Park. The latest break-in I understand as caused around £2,000 damage. What pleasure people get out of doing these things is beyond me?

You’ve seen the advert you could win up to £19,000 by finding the soap in the grid shown and the name of a country. Its Eastenders and Canada. Beware you could also pay out £17.60 on expensive phone calls.

*Not seen it yet but old friend and champion whistler Sheila Harrod from Sutton Bonnington is appearing on a new Npower advert, be aware she may frighten the Dog? She has also appeared on the BBC’s one show. We once did a duet at a variety concert with Elvis topping the bill! (or was it Donald Duck?) She can hit notes I didn’t know existed and I certainly couldn’t spell!!!

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Overall crime figures for Charnwood from the Charnwood Community partnership showed 5,601 incidents from 1st. April to September 30th. 2017. This showed an increase of 583 crimes over the same period last year. Bring back Shaw Taylor? KEEP ‘EM PEELED!

This will see the make up at Charnwood Borough Council 41 Conservatives. 9 Labour. 1 Liberal Democrat. 1 Independent.

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Shoplifting figures in Leicestershire have been revealed by the police. Reported Incidents for 2016/17 totalled 6,679. Just over 18 crimes a day. This ranked Leicestershire constabulary 22nd out of 43 police forces throughout England and Wales. The Met. Had the highest number with 47,580 recorded 130 incidences a DAY!

At the recent by-election held in the Hastings Ward Loughborough the labour party held the 2 member seat, which saw the return of Mary Draycott, who many will remember in her days at the Leicester City council and her attempts to put an itinerants site on Anstey Lane between Anstey and Thurcaston. She was elected along with Colin Hamilton. FULL RESULT:- DRAYCOTT, Mary (Lab) 648. HAMILTON, Colin (Lab) 676. HUNT, Jane (Con) 228. MCWILLIAM, Andy (UKip) 79. MURRAY, Simon (UKip) 95. WOOLLEY, Mia (Green) 58 WRIGHT, Lewis (Green) 73. Turnout: 22.32%

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The 13th to 17th November 2017 was anti-bullying week and the whole school participated. Our r House Captains created and delivered engaging assemblies to each House whereby they spoke of different types of bullying and what you can do if you are being bullied.t In addition, the school canteen menu had an anti-bullying theme and starter activities involving teamwork and collaboration were delivered in drama and PE.

On the 7th November we successfully launched our KS5 Post 16 Development, Cedars After grea Martin. After great GCSE results, putting us in the top of Leicestershire schools for progress, but also demonstrating how far we have come as a school, we wanted to extend our provision to our learners who wish to study A – levels and by working with both Cedars Academy and Beauchamp Academy will focusand our signed academic excellence Over 100 learnersweattended up on the nightand to atte holistic developments of all learners.

For our whole school charter, the school council decided upon a giant paper chain charter. Every learner has written their name and a positive comment on a slip of paper and these will be connected to create a giant chain which will be displayed around school to show that as a school, we are standing up to bullying.

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As part of the transition process from primary to secondary school, Martin High Year 7 pupils have been completing the PROUD way. Using the o school’s five key values of punctuality, respect, o organisation, uniform and determination – Year 7 pupils have had to prove that they can meet each element of these throughout their learning in order to graduate into a full member of the Martin High community and join older students in their Houses.

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Over 100 learners attended and signed up on the night to attend our taster sessions on the 13th and 14th November both at Martin High and also at the Cedars.

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LLisa and her catering team excelled themselves for our Halloween lunch in their lovely Lnewly renovated kitchen area. The theme this year was Ghostbusters and as you can see ‘They ain’t afraid of no ghosts’. Lisa and her team have also launched their new  menus this month offering even more exciting and different healthy options.

The pupils began by taking part in an intense week of PROUD focused lessons learning skills from how to introduce yourself to tips and time saving advice so that you are not late in the morning. After the initial week, pupils have been putting these values to the test under the watchful eye of their tutors and Head of Transition. Successful pupils will be invited to attend Graduation on Monday 11th December, where alongside their fellow graduates and in front of staff and parents they will receive their House colours.

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Christmas Fair Please make a note in your diary for our Christmas Fair! This will take place on Wednesday 20th December 10-11am. This is always one of our y largest fundraising events that takes place over the year and this year we will be holding a raffle to raise money and awareness for The Leonard Cheshire Disability Home on Stadon Road, Anstey, we will be inviting some of the residents O along to see our Christmas show Oliver and hopefully some of our pupils will be making a visit to them at their residential home.

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At the end of September, Miss Yeabsley and Miss Hallam travelled to Disneyland take part in their very TicketsParis aretonow on sale and if first the summer production is anythin half marathon. They were raising money for Jade’s Retreat, charity set up in memory of Mrs Ward’sa charity set up in memory of Mr Theyawere raising money for Jade’s Retreat, daughter. A number of families from MHS useda charity They were raising money Jade’s Retreat, setcharity. up in memory of Mr d A number of families from MHS havefor used andhave benefitted from the After comfor Our Christmas production this year is ‘Oliver’, this will andofbenefitted from the After comfortably d A number families from MHScharity. have used and benefitted from the charity. After comfor b be shown on Monday 18th Decemberband Tuesday beating their fundraising target of £200, they managed 19th December at 6pm. Tickets are now on sale to raise a total of £524.76; this money will be used to and if the summer production is anything to go by make a huge difference to lots of families. they will sell out very quickly. To secure your ticket Miss Yeabsley and Miss Hallam would like to thank staff which is priced at £5.00 per person to include at MHS for their generous donations and pupils for the refreshments, please contact the school on: 0116 support in the build up to the race! 2363291 – email: office@martin.leics.sch.uk 

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Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club Successful Fruit Growing – Philip Audrey Thurcaston & Cropston Gardening Club welcomed Philip Aubury a former Director of Birmingham Botanical Garden and a holder of the RHS National Diploma for Horticulture. His talk, entitled “Successful Fruit Growing” sub titled “Grow your own 5-a-day” was highly informative with easy to understand explanations for what many amateur gardeners find more than a little complicated. His ‘straightforward language’ and gentle humour made for a very entertaining evening First he listed his ‘essentials’ for success: Growing conditions - They can, of course, be grown very successfully in limited space but it’s a fact that ALL fruit benefit from being grown in open ground in full sun and well-drained soil and where possible avoid those frost pockets which inhibit early season growth. Cultivation – Treat them all the same. The area must be weed free and all fruit benefit from a good layer of organic matter whether farm yard manure or your own garden compost Depth of planting is critical, NEVER plant deeper than the level at which they were grown. If trees are planted too deep, roots will grow from the main stem and the tree will develop from the original trunk bypassing the grafted rootstock on which almost all trees are formed. If you have purchased your fruit trees in a pot it is important to tease out the roots from the sides before placing in the hole you have dug. Fact – any plant that you buy in a pot that has a decent root system already, will benefit from this teasing out of the roots, plants that have roots growing round and round in their pot will continue to grow in this circular fashion

ended his talk by listing his favourites. His favourite apples and plums are shown below.

giving poor anchorage and restricting their development. After back filing with soil and compost mix, tread down firmly and water well. If you are staking the newly planted tree put your stake in at 45° with 18” – 2’ above ground, as this allows the main stem to grow strong and sturdy and not become reliant on a full length upright support leaving it weak and under developed. Animal protection is also a good idea, rabbits will chew anything, particularly nice new juicy bark and if the bark is stripped in a complete circle around the trunk its demise is certain. Adopting an annual routine will benefit all of your fruit, whether trees, bushes or plants. Four things are essential 1. Feed early – end of February beginning of  March.

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4. Keep the base weed free and if you are planting in grass a 3 to 4 foot circle of soil around the base is a good idea. Philip gardens organically in the main and never sprays his trees, willing to accept the odd blemish and insect hole. Adopting good husbandry and sticking to those ‘essentials’ from day one means pests and diseases are at a minimum. In the early stages of development pruning is very important in order to achieve the best overall shape and branch framework. Philip adopts a simple method by pruning back to an outward facing bud on all new growth and taking very old branches out completely, but not back to the main stem. Leave about 4 to 5 inches and allow natural healing – no pruning compound applied.

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Egremont Russet is another recommended apple.

Future Club Events The Gardening Club has had a very good 2017. The December meeting finishes the year with a festive evening for members and guests. Watch out for the programme of events for 2018 which will be published soon. For more information please call Dave Haddon (0116) 235 9758

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Whether you are a regular singer and belong to a choir or have not sung for a while, as long as you enjoy singing and can read music to a certain degree the following may be of interest to you! Charnwood Voices’ 2018 Come and Sing (One-day workshop) Handel’s Coronation Anthems The King Shall Rejoice Zadok the Priest Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened My Heart Is Inditing Saturday 13th January 2018 at Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Royland Road, Loughborough LE11 2EH All choral singers have heard of Zadok the Priest, and most have probably sung it at some time or other. But how many people are as familiar with the other three great anthems? Composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, the Handel Coronation Anthems are a masterpiece amongst masterpieces in the choral repertoire. Workshop Leader: Nicholas Scott-Burt Rehearsal Accompanist and Performance Organist: Adrian Moore

A count to establish the number of rough sleepers in Charnwood has been carried out by the borough council. During the early hours of Wednesday, November 22 council staff and volunteers checked 46 locations in Loughborough, Syston and Barrow upon Soar where rough sleeping had been reported in the past two years. No-one was found sleeping rough, but two tents were found in a car park off Ashby Road in Loughborough, indicating people had been sleeping there. The aim of the count is to establish a clearer picture of the number of rough sleepers and it follows guidelines set by Homeless Link, a charity which works with organisations involved in supporting homeless people. A verifier from the charity attended the count. Alison Simmons, head of strategic and private sector housing at the council, said: “Each year, local authorities are required by government to give an estimate of the number of rough sleepers or do an actual count on one day. “We carried this out on Wednesday and we will pass our findings on to the government which will help build a national picture of rough sleeping.

Registration: 10.00am. Performance: 5.30- 6.15pm approx Cost is £15. Music provided. This is open to all singers. Advanced booking is essential and places are limited. Visit www.charnwoodvoices.org.uk to find out more about these annual workshops and whether they are right for you and to download the application form.

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“I’d like to thank all our partner agencies and volunteers for their support on the night. “I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage people to get in touch with us if they suspect someone is sleeping rough. “If we can talk to the person directly then we can make sure they are aware of the support and services available to them which may be able to help them off the streets and into longer-term accommodation.”

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What is Side By Side? Side by Side is an Alzheimer's Society service which helps people with dementia keep doing the things they love and get out and about with the support of a volunteer. This service can make it easier for people with dementia, who might sometimes feel isolated or find it difficult to leave their homes, to continue to feel part of their local community. How can you help? We are looking for volunteers in Leicestershire who would like to support people with dementia to continue with their hobbies and interests enabling them to remain socially active within the local community. Suna Tilley, Side by Side Coordinator in Leicester, said: “Volunteers are crucial to the success of this service”. Training will be provided so that volunteers are confident about carrying out the role. A criminal records check will be required for this role. If you would like to find out more please get in touch Suna Tilley - Side By Side Coordinator Call: 0116 2311113 • Mobile: 07889 604227 • General Office: 0116 2311111

* The Bridge’s homelessness transitions team which provides intensive one-to-one support to anyone aged 18 or over who is sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough to help them access and sustain accommodation. www.thebridgeeastmidlands.org.uk/homelessness-transitions-service * The No Second Night Out scheme which provides somewhere for rough sleepers to stay while the homelessness transitions team help them to secure longer-term accommodation. There are three No Second Night Out beds across the region including one at the Falcon Centre in Loughborough If you are worried about someone who may be sleeping rough in Charnwood please call the housing options team on 01509 634567 or email housing@charnwood.gov.uk. Alternatively, send an alert via the national StreetLink service by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk.

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Funds available for local organisations The Anstey Town Charity Trustes will be meeting in April next hear to allocate funds to local groups. Eligible groups must be based in Anstey or serve the village community and include not for profit organisations, voluntary, youth, sports. faith and community groups. The Trustees also have the discretion to award grants to individuals who may require support for a special need or project. Trustees require an up to date and verified statement of accounts and it is useful if they could be given details what activity, equipment or project the grant is needed for and some idea of the age group and number who will benefit from a grant. They are also pleased to receive applications from groups who have hitherto not applied. Applicants are asked to include a contact name, address and telephone number with their application which must be received by the 31st of January 2018 and sent to Anstey Town Charity Grants C/ O Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AY. For further information ring Ken Schofield on 0116 220 7552. Last year over £ 3,5OO was awarded to eleven groups so don’t miss the opportunity to help your group. They were pleased to accept applications from groups who had not previously applied or had not done so in recent years. The main beneficiaries were the Anstey Gala and Anstey Swifts Football Club who were each awarded £500. The Anstey Brownies and Rainbows were collectively awarded £300 as were the Community Library, Anstey Royal British Legion and Anstey Women’s Institute. We were pleased to help a new applicant, the Anstey Luncheon Club with £250, who plan to take their elderly members on outings. In recent years we have helped to support the children from the two village Primary Schools by sponsoring visits to the Warning Zone in Leicester which educates children about dangers and risks including E Safety and cyber bullying. This year we donated £576 to help 72 children take part. The Churches Together in Anstey and Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club received £150 each towards helping their youngsters respectively with play activities and coaching. We need your help too! How are we able to help Anstey Groups? This is only possible through our investments with the Charities Official Investment Fund. We are not allowed to reinvest any of our income and so we have to rely on donation and grants which we invest. This enables us to make more or larger grants. Since 1998 we have donated over £44,000 and in the past ten years have helped 36 various Anstey groups. We are very grateful to the Anstey Parish Council and Anstey Christmas Gala for their grants and donations and on occasions we receive donations from private sources too. If your group has been a beneficiary you may wish to help by making a donation..We would be pleased to receive your support, perhaps in memory of a loved one, a legacy or in lieu of gifts for a celebration. We would appreciate your help, be it large or small. You would be helping the village for years to come, For further information call Ken Schofield on 0116 220 7552

Charnwood Borough Council, in partnership with DASH Landlord Accreditation and the East Midlands Property Owners (EMPO) are inviting landlords to an advice event. The event will be held Wednesday, December 6 from 4-8pm at the Ramada Loughborough Hotel. The event is aimed at residential landlords and letting agents who want the latest advice and support in offering good and safe housing. EMPO will provide information on the latest changes to legislation and an update on recent tax changes. Landlords will have the opportunity to speak to organisations offering advice and money-saving products. Councillor Paul Mercer, Lead Member for Housing at the borough council said: “This is an excellent opportunity for landlords and letting agents to hear about changes that may affect them. “It’s also a chance to meet other local landlords and organisations who can offer advice and support about renting.” Linda Cobb, Manager of DASH Landlord Accreditation, said: “It’s essential that private landlords stay up-to-date and are aware of any changes in legislation to ensure they run a successful legal business no matter how many properties they own.” To register for the event call 01332 640324 or email linda.cobb@derby.gov.uk For more information about Private Sector Housing, visit: www.charnwood.gov.uk/private_landlords To find out more about DASH visit: www.dashservices.org.uk

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A couple of losses in October, Cancellations in November After the fantastic start to the season in September, things have proved more difficult as the campaign continued. Our run of played four, won four came to an end when we travelled to Oakham for a league game. We were due to play Oakham Wanderers, their second team who are in our merit table league. With a few last minute drop out of players a bare 15 made the journey over to Oakham, but spirits were good during a good warm up session. Then it became clear we were playing against a mixed first and second team as Oakham’s first team fixture was called off. With tight defending and indeed spending the last period of the first half camped on the Oakham line, the score was held to 12-0 despite everything being at a faster pace than Anstey were used to. With Oakham bringing on several replacements in the second half and our legs beginning to tire it began to seem inevitable that a first loss for the season was on the cards. A valiant effort though kept the final score to a reasonable 37-0 win for Oakham. The following week’s game was called off by the opposition, so our next game was at home to Cosby. Anstey were unlucky with a number of players called into work leaving a bare 15 again and not with the right mix of positions, so a hard task was on the cards. It proved to be the case as although we did score a try, the final score was 45-5 to Cosby. The last couple of weeks had more games called off although some match time was had for a group players by joining up with Sileby for a game at Vipers against the Light Blues Masons rugby team. All now looking forward to the next Home game in the league with Birstall visiting Link Road on 25th November. Training is every Tuesday from 7pm at Link Road and new players of all abilities are always welcome. Details for all the club officials are on the Anstey RFC noticeboard inside The Coach and Horses (at the car park end). Or visit www.pitchhero.com/clubs/anstey

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Crime Figures 23rd Oct 2017 to 22nd Nov 2017

Welcome to ‘Police Matters’ from the Anstey Dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team. The crime breakdown shows offences committed between 23rd October and 22nd November 2017.

Burglary Dwelling – 2 Bradgate Road, Link Road

‘Tis the Season!

Burglary - 2 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage, Etc) ‘In Stitches’ (Cropston Road), Cropston Road.

As we approach the festive season, and this will be the last ‘Police Matters’ before the big day, we would like to offer some common sense advice to ensure that your property ~ is not a GIFT for someone else! Christmas should be a time for families and fun, but the facts are that each year there is an increase in house burglaries in the run up to the big day. Don’t let your Christmas be spoilt;

REMEMBER • Lock all doors and windows before going out • Tell neighbours of your plans • Consider the use of time switches for lights / Radios • Consider fitting outside security lights • Don’t leave expensive presents under the tree (or close curtains if you do to hide them from view) • Hide presents from view in vehicles (lock them in the boot) • Dispose of packaging securely (Don’t advertise what nice presents you’ve received!) Also…..”One for the Road?” Sadly, many people are still being killed on the roads as the result of drink related collisions. It is clear that many drivers are still ignoring our advice and are putting others at risk by driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. ‘Tis also the season for Christmas Parties so don’t be caught out ~ sort out your ‘designated driver’ or book that Taxi. We hope that these simple measures will ensure you have a happy and secure Christmas. One final reminder………..As the Arctic blast begins to hit us and the sound of car windows being scraped is upon us, it is a good time to remind everyone not to leave cars unattended to warm up. This gives out a clear message to the thief ~ “Steal Me”!! To add to your problems your insurance will not want to know as the car was left insecure with keys inside. You can be sure criminals are rubbing their hands in this frosty weather – not to keep warm but thinking about the easy pickings when cars are left unattended with engine running! Don’t make it easy for them.

Theft of Motor Vehicle – 2 (inc Attempts) – Cropston Road (Moped), Edward Street (Motorbike) Theft from Motor Vehicle - 6 (inc Attempts) – Link Road x 4 (including 3 Number Plate thefts), Cropston Road, Hooks Close (Number Plate) Damage to Motor Vehicle – 0 Criminal Damage Dwelling – 0 Criminal Damage - 0 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage Etc) Theft Store – 1 Co-op Theft Cycle – 0 Theft Property - 0

A Final Farewell…………… After serving the community of Anstey for just short of 11 years PCSO 6662 Phil Wright (me!) will be moving on to pastures new (Loughborough) at the beginning of December. It has been a privilege to meet and work with some wonderful people over those years, and I would personally like to thank everybody that has supported myself and the Police team in that time. There are far too many people and businesses to thank, and I wish I could visit you all personally, but unfortunately that is not possible so I would like to express my sincere thanks through this article and wish you all well for the future. I would like to give a special thanks to Anstey Parish Council who have kindly allowed myself and colleagues the use of an office at the Jubilee Hall, thereby allowing a constant local Police presence in the village itself. Anstey really epitomises what a community is all about, and you can all (young and old) be proud of the role that you all play in that. On my leaving, the village will be joined by another PCSO – Mitch Jarvis – and I hope you will all extend a warm welcome to him whilst he is out on the beat. On behalf of the Anstey Safer Neighbour Policing Team may we take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a safe New Year, and to thank you all for your support in 2017. If anybody has any information about the recorded crimes then please speak with your local officers, or 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

PS 2992 Rod SMART/PCSO 6662 Phil WRIGHT/PCSO 6556 Alistair Cochrane Beat NL58 - Anstey - Charnwood Dedicated Neighbourhood Team - Leicestershire Police

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