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New Birstall Golf Club skipper Richard Smith expects to exploit his business experience and connections to help the club create greater corporate activity over the next year.

Visitors to Belgrave Cemetery are being offered the chance to find out more about this Victorian cemetery.

Richard runs The Headline Group, a specialist events and hospitality company that works around the world organising events, many of them assoicatied with global sporting brands like Formula One: "Everybody brings their own set of skills to this job. I believe my background in marketing and the event industry can help the club meet the challenges that all golf clubs face on the commercial side.

“I have been a member at Birstall for a decade and joined because I was so impressed with the friendly welcome I received when I first visited the club”.

That friendly atmosphere is crucial to attracting new members, believes new ladies captain Stephanie White: “We are a very happy, welcoming club with an excellent course and facilities, and look forward to meeting anyone who wants to join us”.

The club has a big reputation to live up to, having won the English Club Championship last year and represented England in the European finals in Cyprus, where it finished 15th.

The club will again play host to the Midlands PGA, with the KCC Open being staged at the course on Friday 12th August.

The Friends of Belgrave Cemetery are holding their annual Open Day on Sunday 8th May, and will be offering visitors two guided walks. Join the 10:30 walk to learn more about the Symbols and Meanings of Memorials or take part in the 1:30 walk to find out about the yew trees and their place in the history of the cemetery. We will also be laying a floral tribute to mark the anniversary of the first burial in the cemetery, of a baby, 135 years ago.

Tea, coffee and cake will be available, and Members will be on hand to help locate family headstones.

Formed over ten years ago, in the wake of vandalism and graffiti damage to family headstones in the cemetery, the Friends of Belgrave Cemetery now focus their efforts on increasing public awareness of this Victorian gem. The Friends motto is ‘Protecting the past and caring for the future’.

More information can be obtained from the Friends Chairman: Dorothy Marshall on 0116 267 2018 or email: dfmarshall@talktalk.net.

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Professionals from all over the Midlands will compete over 36 holes on the day in an event won by Ryder Cup star Peter Baker (Staffordshire) last year, which is one of the five tournaments on the PGA’s Midlands Order of Merit. The Pro-Am part of the competition will be held on Thursday 11th August.

Bradgate Rotary Club Photography Competition Quirky photos of Bradgate Park needed for calendar Are you a keen amateur photographer or perhaps just enjoy taking photos? If so why not enter the Bradgate Rotary Club Amateur Photography Competition.

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Fancy winning £10,000 or a holiday of a lifetime to the Maldives? You could be in with a chance thanks to this year’s LOROS Hospice Spring Raffle.

Tickets for this year’s Spring Raffle can be bought for just £1 from Thursday 7th April, with the top prize being cash or a luxury trip. Lottery Manager Liz Singleton said: “Who could resist the chance to get £10,000 put into their bank, or a trip to paradise for just £1 a ticket?

“The lucky first prize winner can choose either to have the cash which they can spend on whatever they like, or a relaxing spa break in the Maldives and the money they spent on the ticket helps a good cause, it’s a win-win really.”

Last year, the raffle raised more than £100,000 for LOROS Hospice, helping people like grandmother Carol Anderton who is currently battling terminal cancer. The 62year-old, of Burbage, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2011 and has since been making use of a number of the services at LOROS, including day therapy.

“I was on the ward at LOROS having a panic attack and one of the nurses came and sat next to me on the bed; she gave me a hug and calmed me down. She made me feel worthwhile. She made me feel like I wanted to carry on living,” said Carol.

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“I loved it. It was nice meeting others in the same position as me and we were able to talk freely about our illnesses. All of a sudden, I didn’t have to pretend any more, I could just be myself.”

Carol also makes use of the complementary therapy services at LOROS, to help with some of the pain she has. She said: “Complementary therapy does exactly what it says on the tin. It relaxes you and makes you forget all of your troubles.

“It’s just fabulous at LOROS. The flowers everywhere, the art work on the walls, the brightness, it’s all wonderful; it even feels like the furniture is smiling at you and there is always a coffee or cup of tea waiting for you when you need it.

“Had I known about LOROS before I was ill, I would have volunteered there but I didn’t know what an amazing place it was until it was too late.”

Every year, LOROS has to raise £4.5 million to continue supporting terminally ill people from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, like Carol. Play your part in helping LOROS continue the work they do by buying a £1 Spring Raffle ticket.

This year’s second prize winner will receive £500, with the third prize being £250 and £50 for five lucky runners up. Buy tickets by contacting the Lottery team on (0116) 231 8430 or email lottery@loros.co.uk. Alternatively you can visit any LOROS shop but hurry, the closing date is Friday 10th June.

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St James’ Day Centre in Birstall has a newly refurbished bathroom which is an excellent facility for those who like to have a bath but are unable or are nervous of doing so on their own.

The new bath has a transfer system operated by the bath nurse ensuring a safe, private and comfortable experience for the user, as there is no lifting involved.

The bathing service is a joint initiative between, Age UK LeicesterShire and Rutland, Birstall Parish Council and Age Concern Birstall and Wanlip.

If you or anyone you know who would like to take advantage of this service you can get more details from the Day Centre on 01162677023, Monday to Thursday.

Rothley Community Library Film Club At the ROTHLEY CENTRE FRIDAY 6th May ‘Lady in the Van’ 2015 British comedydrama written by Alan Bennett, and starring Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings. It tells the true story of Mary Shepherd, an elderly woman who lived in a dilapidated van on Bennett's driveway in London for 15 years.

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The Youth Workers, together with the young people, organise their own fundraising for trips, social evenings, discos, cooking, and crafts. During the summer months our qualified Sports Coaches/Youth Workers organise and participate in numerous outdoor activities and competitions.

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or having a loved one diagnosed with dementia but as a lady living with dementia keeps telling us, “You’ve just got to get on with what you are dealt with in life”. You can still continue to have lots of laughs, make new friends and learn more about one another whilst living with dementia. Isn’t that what life is all about?

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Living with dementia does not mean you can’t be introduced to new people and things and embrace new experiences.

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If you would like to know more about dementia you can become a dementia friend or go on an awareness course. The different types of support available in your area can be found by contacting your local Alzheimer’s society, your carers champion linked to your GP, speaking about dementia in your local community or speaking to us.

Just remember to talk to one another, get to know dementia, understand the local support available and enlist the help of people experienced with dementia.

Dementia does not need to be something to shy away from; together we can confront this disease and its symptoms and continue to create happy memories both now and in the future.

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Gates are open 11 am to 3 pm at Woodside Animal Centre (RSPCA Leicester) on Scudamore Road. As well as the car boot sale there will also be an opportunity to meet some of our animals! All our furry and feathered friends will be ready and waiting to meet you!

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The bowls season is with us again and every year around now my good lady says she notices a certain friskiness, and a quickening of the pulse. I'm not sure if she means me or her but she seems very keen to get down to the bowls. I think is must be the fresh spring air and the lighter days.

Dog owners in Charnwood are being advised that microchipping their pets has now become the law. From Wednesday, April 6, it was compulsory for all dogs over the age of eight weeks in England to be fitted with a microchip, or owners could face prosecution and a fine of up to £500.

Charnwood Borough Council provides a microchipping service at a cost of £15 and is encouraging people to get their pets chipped following the changes.

Alan Twells, Head of Regulatory Services said: “The vast majority of owners have their dogs chipped already, but it’s now the responsibility of all owners to make sure it’s done.

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At first glance, bowls looks a very straightforward matter. All you have to do is get your bowl as near to the little ball as possible. The trouble is, the little ball is about 30 yards away and the bowl rolls in a curve which you must allow for when taking aim.

As you can imagine there is an art to it. There is an old saying 'practice makes perfect' which I have to say, has no bearing whatsoever on anything to do with bowls. I have proved this many times to my own satisfaction.

I am sure your readers will agree that there is no point trying to do something which is plainly imposssible. Well, not quite true. Impossible it may be but we have great fun trying.

If you would like to have a try at bowls please give my good friends John and Carolyn a ring on 2675947.

The club takes players of all abilities and can offer coaching where needed. We do a short course of four sessions for beginers which can be arranged at a time to suit. There is no charge and no obligation and best of all, the first year fee to new bowlers is only £20. That's good value fun in anybody's book.

“These changes mean a lost dog can be tracked down more easily and that will increase the chances of finding its owner.

“I’d encourage people to make sure their dog is chipped so they can help keep them safe and comply with the new rules.”

The Council's microchipping service is provided by College Garth Kennels. To book an appointment call 01509 842 327. The Dogs Trust also microchip pets. A local centre is in Wymeswold, Leicestershire.

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“A bigger cycling event with two new routes” promises organisers of MME Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride Having organised the Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride for the past five years Emma Hallam and her colleague Zoe Edwards have decided to liven things up a little bit. Explains Emma, “We are thrilled to welcome on board a brand new headline sponsor, Protection by MME, and with their support we are able to make this a bigger event this year.

circular route starts and finishes in Rothley village and has been carefully chosen to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment. It is fairly challenging in parts and the 20 and 50 mile includes a steep climb up Beacon Hill road. There are plenty of marshals along the way to give you lots of moral support and encouragement.

We have decided to include a new 10 mile and a 50 mile cycle route which will complement our existing 20 mile route. The 10 mile route will provide an entry level distance for first time participants, whilst the 50 mile route will be a longer and more challenging route for those who want to push themselves further.”

At the end of your ride you’ll get a warm welcome back, receive your medal as well as a chance to take the weight off your feet an enjoy a large selection of refreshments including hot bacon rolls, complimentary yummy homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks served to you by Cuppas of Rothley.

Commenting on their sponsorship, Peter Simpson of MME said, “MME in association with Vitality Health sees this as an ideal event to partner with as we help encourage an active lifestyle and offer rewards for doing so. For instance, we can offer riders the opportunity to receive up to 50% cashback on a new bike through our policies. We look forward to working alongside Alex’s Wish to make this event a huge success.”

The event welcomed 200 participants in 2015 and Emma is hoping that with the additional two routes they could double that number this May. “It would be amazing to see 300400 people joining in the fun and cycling what is a beautiful route around Charnwood Forest.”

The event also raised £7,500 for Alex’s Wish, a local Rothley based charity who raise money to fund clinical trials into finding treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life limiting condition which affects boys across the UK including Emma’s son Alex, after whom the charity is named.

“We are incredibly well supported locally and it’s always nice to see our supporters out and about on their bikes, having fun and raising much needed funds for Alex’s Wish,” adds Emma.

The start and finish line is at The Rothley Centre in Rothley, Leicestershire with the route taking place on open roads. “The route is well sign-posted,” explains Emma, “and because the event takes place on a Sunday morning the roads tend to be quiet with traffic. The

Again, we are very grateful to Mattioli Woods who have sponsored the refreshments this year. This event is not a race, we want you to enjoy your ride and take in the stunning countryside whilst raising money for our fabulous cause. Families are welcome to join in on the fun at the Rothley Centre whilst waiting for riders to finish.”

Ian Mattioli, CEO of Mattioli Woods commented on their sponsorship of the event said, “With many cycling enthusiasts at Mattioli Woods we are delighted to be supporting the MME Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride and Alex’s Wish. A great day out for the family to help eradicate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”

Says Emma, “The event is open to everyone aged 14+ whether you are an amateur cyclist or a professional. We also have free car parking, a half way refreshment stall and there is no minimum sponsorship required, although the more money you raise the more money we have to invest in leading edge research and clinical trials. We are also looking for volunteers to marshal too.

Please come and join in… you’ll get your healthy dose of fresh air, enjoy spectacular views around the stunning Charnwood Forest whilst cycling for an incredibly worthwhile cause. It’s a fabulous opportunity to get back into cycling again after the winter months, so whether or not you are a keen cyclist, there’s never been a better time to dust of your bike in time for the summer months.”

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