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Guides, Brownies and Rainbows Visit The New Mountsorrel Railway Station A dry and sunny evening was to be had as approximately 150 Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from Quorn met at the new Mountsorrel Railway Station.

Over the past 7 years community volunteers have spent their free time restoring the Mountsorrel Railway line and creating a nature reserve. The new Mountsorrel Station will allow passengers to ride heritage trains along the railway, when the station and railway open to the public in October.

The girls, along with their leaders, and volunteers for the project, walked the restored track to the nature reserve, where they took part in sowing wild flower seeds and bark rubbing, before assembling at the picnic area for their walk back to the station.

Project leader, Steve Cramp, was presented with a donation from the group, along with hand painted bird boxes, which the girls had made.

The next phase of this exciting volunteer project is now under way. A new community heritage centre and tea room is being created alongside the restored railway on the Rothley/Mountsorrel village border.

This involves relocating an historic granite barn from Kinchley Lane, Rothley and the old Time Office from Mountsorrel Quarry. When complete early next year, the centre will detail the history of Mountsorrel and Rothley and provide an inclusive day out for the whole family.

Fund raising is now focused on the phase 2 Mountsorrel Railway Museum and Exhibition buildings in the base of the old Nunckley Hill quarry. The museum will allow historic railway vehicles from the old Mountsorrel quarry to be displayed to the public and the exhibition building will tell the story of the geology of the Charnwood Forest, the history of quarrying in Mountsorrel and the story of the Mountsorrel Railway. Planning permission has already been obtained for the construction of both buildings, which will cost approximately £70,000.

Anyone interested in volunteering or donating to the Mountsorrel Railway Project should contact steve.cramp@heritage-centre.co.uk or visit www.mountsorrelrailway.org.uk for more information.

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Birstall Gala 27th & 28th JUNE 2015

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The Gala will open on the Saturday at 12:00pm until 9:00pm and again on Sunday opening with a church service at 11:00am ending with the Firework Finale after the ‘Proms in the Park” at 10:00pm.

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Due to popular demand from members of the public we will be once again be offering spaces for stalls on both the Saturday and Sunday. At the last Gala there were 70 stalls and everyone had a fantastic weekend.

It’s not too late to book a stall, but please hurry and contact the Parish Council offices or download a form from our website www.birstallparishcouncil.org.uk To help with the running costs of the Gala we are asking for a £1 entry fee for all adults, Stewards and volunteers will be situated at each entrance to the park to assist in whatever way they can, a programme will be given to you as proof of entry for the weekend.

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The Cream Tea is with Fresh Scones, Strawberry Jam and Cream, Tea or Coffee, for an all-in price of £6.00 p.p. To book your place please call John Leake on 0116 236 3858 and pay at the door.

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The gates of Highcliffe Primary School will be opened once again to welcome visitors for the fantastic Highcliffe Summer Fair, on Saturday 20th June 2015, 1-4pm. This exciting family fair is open to all members of the community who can come and join in the fun.

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Also featuring on the day will be a market of homemade crafts, bouncy castle, coffee shop and raffle draw – with prizes donated by generous businesses across the village.

The event is organised by Highcliffe Parent Teachers Association. Reshma Kukadia, chair of the association says of the event: ‘Our Summer Fair is our main fundraising event of the year and has been fantastically supported by pupils, parents and carers alike. Last year we had a fantastic Summer Fair celebrating 50 years of Highcliffe Primary School and are looking forward this year to another family fun day out for the whole community. I’d like to thank the local businesses who have been very generous in donating prizes and continuing to support us; we’d welcome any further donations.’

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The BVCC Round Up BVCC has continued their fantastic start to the year in both the 1st XI and 2nd XI teams. The 1st team are currently fourth place and in touching distance of top spot. Division 4 central is a very competitive league with many teams of similar ability, so winning key moments in matches and trusting the depth of the team has seemed to be the success at the moment. New signings Max Lewin has had a great start with the bat and Grant Wright is getting stronger every week with the ball and both look like quality acquisitions for the club.

The 2nd team after an uneasy start has really hit form. With the 1st team playing an established side each week, it has allowed skipper Ashley Coulthard to pick his best team. Ian Bartlett is on fire with the bat and BVCC junior Jack Wright is looking devastating with the ball. This is putting the club in a great position as we still have club academics Prad Sood and Sunny Lalseta to come back this month.

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Kyle Thomas 5/41 vs Ratby Town.

Andy Lord – a screamer of a catch vs Rothley Park.

2nd XI Ian Bartlett 53 vs Sapcote, 83 vs Ashby Hastings, 50 vs Loughborough Greenfields.

Rich Olsen 55 vs Sapcote. Ashley Coulthard 59 vs Loughborough Greenfields.

Jack Wright 4/25 vs Hinckley CC. Steve Findley 5 wickets vs Ashby Hastings.

Things happening in June (Home fixtures – 1pm start)

Tuesday 7th July 2015, 7pm at Watermead Country Park Syston Leicester LE7 1PD

Saturday 13th June – 2nd XI (vs Long Whatton 2nd XI) Saturday 20th June – 1st XI (vs Narborough and Littlethorpe 2nd XI)

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Saturday 27th June – 2nd XI (vs Loughborough Outwards 2nd XI) Presented by

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Entries accepted until 6.30pm on the night.

The run takes place at 7pm on Tuesday 7th July 2015 AT Watermead Country Park.

Full entry details can be found at www.wreakevalleyrotary.org.uk.

Race Director Chris Battye said: “ this is the fifth year we have held the run. Last year we had 300 entrants of all standards. We hope for at least that number this year. The route is flat and mostly off road around the attractive lakes of Watermead Park. There are both 3 mile and 5 mile routes offering everyone the opportunity to set a personal best time.”

Saturday 4th July – 2nd XI (vs Hinckley CC 1st XI) Next Social event - Presidents Day, Sunday 12th July.

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VE & VJ Victory Concert Wednesday August 5th Here is a concert you should not miss. The Coalville Male voice Choir are supporting the Rothley & District RBL at the Rothley Centre on Wednesday August 5th in a musical celebration of the end of the 2nd World War conflicts and victories in Europe & Japan.

The doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and teas or coffee will be served in the interval. All are welcome to this important and patriotic celebration and the ticket price is £8.50 p.p.

It is important to book your place by calling John Leake on 0116 230 3858. You may pay at the door.

Something to smile about: emoji

Emoji has become the fastest growing language in history.

That is the verdict of a linguistics expert, who has studied the spreading catalogue of 722 digital smiley faces and symbols. So far a staggering eight out of ten of us have used emoji to communicate with someone.

It seems that many young people find it easier to communicate using the smartphone icons – which include hearts and food and drink and an array of facial emotions – rather than words. 72 percent of 18 to 25 year olds say they find it easier to put across their feelings using emoji rather than words.

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Victoria’s Bush Hog Tails.

“I live in Nottingham although the characters in my books are touching the hearts of so many people all over the place! I was on BBC radio Leicester earlier in the year with Ed Stagg and have got copies of my books in Japan, Australia, Kuwait and New Zealand! It makes me feel really proud and happy” Victoria is very passionate and dedicated in trying to raise as much awareness as she can for animals. She has written and self illustrated a children's book and is hoping to help animals as much as she can. Along with helping animals she also really wants to encourage as many children as possible to enjoy reading.

Victoria lives in Nottingham and it has always been her dream to write a book.

Finally years later she achieved her dream and now a little creature is raising awareness for other real life animals. Her book Bush Hog Tails is enjoyed by children and adults in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and an English teaching school in Kuwait! At the moment hedgehogs are on the decline so Victoria is trying to let people know about that as much as possible and how they can protect them in their gardens. Victoria says ‘All it takes to try to protect these animals is just a small gap in the fences of gardens so they can wander freely searching for food.’

From the sales of her books Victoria donates all profits to wildlife charities. ‘I have so far this year helped a hedgehog rescue by donating two copies of my books for the owners to auction. She raised just over £200 which enabled her to purchase a hedgehog X ray machine and important medication. And yesterday I handed over a cheque for £211 to Nuneaton and Warwickshire wildlife sanctuary.’

Victoria’s books are about a lovable new kind of creature called a Bush-hog who often gets mistaken for a hedgehog even though he looks nothing like one! He is smaller, has shiny metal spikes and unlike hedgehogs likes to sleep at night! With his friend Fluffy the cat he embarks on many adventures learning about new animals in a fun and exciting way.

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There was no problem in deciding how to allocate the £6000 raised by Rothley & Soar Valley, Thurnby and Leicester Charnwood Lions Clubs at their joint Annual Charity Golf Day at Beedles Lake Golf Club and, on 15th April, two cheques were presented by representatives of the three Clubs.

Dr G Warwick, Consultant Nephrologist of The John Walls Renal Unit of Leicester General Hospital wrote, “On behalf of the patients and staff working in the Kidney Unit, I would like to thank the Lions Clubs for their generous donation of £3000. These additional funds are very useful in providing some extra comfort for patients who have to attend for dialysis three times a week for many years. They also help to bolster the NHS equipment fund.”

Kamlesh Khunti, Professor of Primary Care Diabetes & Vascular Medicine of the Leicester Diabetes Centre at Leicester General Hospital wrote, “There is a high level of diabetes in the Leicestershire area and we undertake a variety of research, both drug trials and academic studies. Much of our work has helped to develop and shape national guidelines, especially around the area of screening for diabetes, and in the development of educational interventions. Your kind donation of £3000 will go towards this area and benefit many people.”

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Callout for Library Volunteers We are getting closer to knowing when the handover date for Rothley Library will take place. The date for the first meetings for volunteers has now been set – they will take place on Wednesday, 8th July, either from 9.30-10.30am or from 7.00-8.00pm, both at the Rothley Centre. If you are interested, please contact us on volunteers@rothleycommunitylibrary.co.uk, or in the box in the Post Office.

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Rolls- Royce Retired Employees Association The Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association's latest 2day excursion comprised of a late morning departure to London where despite many road and bridge closures they enjoyed a coach tour of many of the capitals landmarks. After parking at the Tower of London the members wandered off to do some sightseeing on foot. They all met up at 7-30 for a conducted tour of the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder where he gave a very graphic and knowledgeable talk on the sometimes bloody and colourful history of the Tower. After drinks and a buffet supper they witnessed the seven minute ceremony of the Keys.

After further drinks in the Yeoman Warders Club they took an hours journey to the Crowns Plaza Hotel at Heathrow. After a leisurely breakfast they spent a day travelling back through Midsummer Murders country where the coach driver had done some serious research to give the members a memorable and informative day.

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