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Picture(left) shows members of the SADU3A Birdwatching Group on the first of their planned monthly outings, on this occasion to Swithland Woods in May. Group Leader Elizabeth Chew reports: “It was rather cold, grey and overcast above, and a quagmire in parts below, but we all managed to stay on our feet and glide relatively silently through the forest with great expectations of seeing everything on our list. We were incredibly fortunate to be led by Robin Perry, who has volunteered to share his knowledge and expertise with us on our monthly visits. Robin, who admits that he is rather aptly named, has selected

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The forest was also home to bluebells, wood anemone, stitchwort, honeysuckle, violets and red and white campion and, when the sun came out, it shone like emeralds through the newly emerging leaves on the huge, ancient oak trees. Quite magical!”

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Monthly Report from Councillor Renata Jones I can't believe it's been a year!

As I sit to reflect and write a little update on what's been going on this month, I think about Charnwood borough council's (CBCs) recent mayor making full council, and realise that last year's mayor making was my first CBC meeting as a borough councillor post election. I can't believe it's another full council and annual mayor making, I can't believe it's been a year already! Thanks again to everyone who voted for me and believed in me. It's been an honour and a privilege to be a borough councillor so far, and long may I be able to continue this incredibly humbling and rewarding work.

So, what's been going on recently, you might ask. I've been raising lots of issues raised to me with officers at CBC for resolution. Work is in progress regarding Harrogate Drive playing fields access concerns, as officers are currently looking into who owns the land, and what, if anything, can be done. I've took some dashcam footage of Birstall Meadow Road to illustrate parking issues raised to me, forwarded this to CBCs parking enforcement team, and asked them to monitor this. I've escalated on concerns regarding footpath clearing of weeds to CBCs environmental

services team. I've attended and supported an excellent fair held in Wanlip, and it was great to see Iain, David, and Birstall parish Cllrs Mary and Roy in attendance too. I've raised concerns regarding possible restoration needs of Wanlip's ice house to CBCs team leader for natural and built environment. I was saddened to learn of a recent road traffic accident on the A46 at Wanlip, and have written to Highways England again in light of this to ask them to review, and hopefully extend, access ramps at Wanlip.

I've supported this with dashcam footage I've taken, showing access from the Seven Trent Water side, and traffic volume just before rush hour, causing a solid line of near impenetrable traffic for such a short access ramp. If you too are concerned by this, and would like to see road improvements in our area, please email info@highwaysengland.co.uk, cc me in, and ask them to extend our slip roads at Wanlip, ideally before another incident occurs. And last, but not least, I've looked into concerns raised to me regarding use of Meadow Lane, raised this with the head of regulatory services, and passed my findings and correspondence to Cllr Bentley to continue work on this, as it sits on his ward.

However, I will say, it's been, I'm told, 40 years since the last vote on this, so make sure you do listen to arguments made, make up your own mind what's best, and turn out to vote on the day and have your say.

Surgery was a little quieter this month, I suspect a few were out enjoying a brief spell of sunshine, bank holiday weekend getaways, Glastonbury Budget, or certain Kasabian concert I've heard many excited about. However, we still had a couple of visitors through the doors. One resident came to ask which way to vote in the upcoming EU referendum. As borough councillors we're restricted by purdah, so I'm not going to tell you my thoughts or how to vote here.

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As ever, feel free to email me at any point, or pop along and see us at our surgery with your comments, concerns and compliments.

Surgeries are held on the last Saturday of each month, 10am to midday, at the Old Council Offices, 10 Sibson Road, Birstall, accessed via Rixensart Walk. For now, take care, and enjoy the sunshine.

Renata Jones BA (Hons) Cllr.renata.jones@charnwood.gov.uk www.linkedin.com/in/renatajones Surgeries last Saturday of the month, 10am to midday, at the Old Council Offices, 10 Sibson Road, Birstall, accessed via Rixensart Walk

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

THE SHUTTLEWOOD Clarke Foundation is seeking new members to join its games club which takes place on the last Friday of the Month at Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH – 1.30pm – 3.00pm, sessions cost £2.50 per person to include tea or coffee. The next three sessions take place throughout the summer on Friday 25th June, 29th July and 26th August.

Our first event this year was held at Swithland Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th April where a packed hall of 78 people helped us to raise over £1,600.00 by attending our Grand Race Night. The evening was a great success and lots of fun for all who attended which has got our fund raising off to a great start!

Helen Baxter, Activities Coordinator at the Foundation said ‘We are currently seeking new members to join our friendly and welcoming games club.

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

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After months and months of planning, the inaugural race of Team Anstey took place on Sunday 22nd May. The sun was shining; the supporters were out in force, including lots of residents of Gaddesby. The runners struggled through the heat and by all accounts thoroughly enjoyed the course.

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New fly tipping fines promise some relief for rural areas, says CLA THE CLA says new fixed penalty notices for fly tipping which came into force on 9th May are welcome, but fears they may not be enough to stem the rising tide of refuse dumped in rural areas.

As of 9th May, local authorities will be able to issue fines for small scale fly-tipping of up to £400 as an alternative to prosecution, following the introduction of new Government regulations on the unauthorised deposit of waste. According to DEFRA, 900,000 fly-tipping incidents were dealt with by local authorities in England during 2014/15. Yet the CLA, which represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses, believes the figures exclude much of the waste dumped on private land where it poses risks to local wildlife, livestock and the environment.

Landowners are liable for any waste that is fly-tipped on their land and can be prosecuted if they do not clear it away, often at considerable cost to their business. CLA Midlands rural surveyor Mark Riches said that with fewer than 2,000 prosecutions for fly-tipping in 2014/15, more effective action is urgently needed: “We receive regular reports from our members of fly tipping, particularly when their land is located on the fringes of urban areas. The waste involved is not just the occasional bin bag, but large household items, from unwanted sofas to broken washing machines and building materials.

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“It got a whole lot bigger” says Working together organisers of MME Charnwood to reuse and Forest Cycle Ride recycle The MME Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride, organised by local charity Alex’s Wish, reported its busiest year ever with over 250 cyclists recently taking to the 10, 20 or 50 mile routes.

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“The weather was just gorgeous,” says Emma Hallam, founder of 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. “That certainly helped draw a few more cyclists out on the day. We are still receiving sponsorship money but to date over £10,000 has been raised making this our most successful Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride to date – both in terms of number of riders and the amount raised.”

Riders were equally happy with the event. Elizabeth Raouf said, “We love this event. Yet again it was beautifully organised and a fabulous ride. All of my colleagues enjoyed it and my daughter, who has just turned 14, joined us too. I hope to make the team bigger every year. Great news about the amount raised....well done!"

Dave Haywood cycled the 50 mile route which was new for 2016 and said, "Thank you, thank you for today. Really, really enjoyed the 50 mile bike ride round beautiful Charnwood. Can't tell you how brilliantly the course was laid out. I didn't know the area at all but found the arrows and directions where brilliant. Would definitely like to do it again next year. Thank you again."

Jerry Parker also did the 50 mile route but suggested a new challenge – which the organisers are considering for 2017’s event. Jerry said, "I'd just like to say a huge thank you for putting on such a great cycling event. Great route and quite challenging in places, excellent marshalling throughout and a very good turnout. Maybe it's time to ramp up the distance from 50 to 75 miles? Everyone I spoke to said what a great ride they'd had and the weather couldn't have been better. Well done to everyone involved."

Lisa Bacon of SHB Solicitors who adopted Alex’s Wish as their Charity of the Year said, “This is our first time as a company supporting this event and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We also hope to field a larger team next year but we had cyclists in both the 10 and 50 mile routes.

Alex’s Wish is a fabulous charity to support and I’m really looking forward to working closely with them throughout this year. Watch this space!”

Added Emma, “It’s great to have good feedback on the event and to see everyone enjoying the new 10 and 50 mile routes as well as the established 20 mile route. I really want to thank all the volunteers, marshals and sponsors too. MME were our headline sponsor and we also received support from Cuppas of Rothley and Mattioli Woods. We also had three returning sponsors from last year too - Nisa (Bradleys store) in Rothley were the events first-aid sponsors, The Woodmans Stroke Pub in Rothley were the communications sponsor and Pedal Power were the on-site bike specialists. Without their support this event would be almost impossible to put on. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

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Reuse is a smart alternative to recycling, as it benefits two homes at once. By working together with local charities the Reuse Network will support the vital work they carry out in the community and also reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

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Guided walk by Neil Pilcher of Herbert’s Meadow and Ulverscroft Woods There was a good turnout on Wednesday June 8 for a guided tour led by Neil Pilcher of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT). 30 members of Friends of Charnwood Forest (FOCF) had a fascinating walk through lands cared for by the Trust with much information from Neil Pilcher.

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