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Fancy helping out by the waterside? The Baldwin Trust needs 15 volunteers FOLLOWING the launch of a nationwide fund raising campaign during November 2017, The Baldwin Trust, a local waterways based community charity, now has a different problem to solve! The Trust was set up in 1983 to help patients of the Baldwin Ward at the former Leicester Frith Hospital by giving them therapeutic trips on the tranquil waters of the local river and canal system. The Trust is a Charity crewed entirely by volunteers to provide enjoyable days out for people of all ages and physical abilities. The boats are fitted with ramps and lifts for easy access for wheelchairs and other mobility issues. They are also very happy to arrange trips for family and community groups wishing to have a great day on the water. Set the task of securing funds to replace both of its 30+ year old narrow boats; the funding team and volunteers have been successful in raising adequate funds to order the first of the new 68 foot long narrow boats. Construction will start in February and completion is expected during July 2019. Having transported nearly 2,000 members of our community on the canals and rivers of Leicestershire during 2018, the volunteers have been surprised and delighted by the level of support to acquire the first new boat but now find that the Trust needs more volunteers and experienced skippers to man the increased fleet of three boats by August this year! They never expected this to happen so quickly!( They also need money for the second boat!). They have recruited 15 new volunteers during the last 6 months but need at least 15 more to meet the growing demand from disadvantaged people of all ages to enjoy a day on the river! Can you help? Are you interested in using your spare time to help those less able than you? If you enjoy the outdoors and time by the waterside or may have some sailing experience, working with this Trust could be just right for you! The Trust operates 2 boats which are moored at Pillings marina and Thurmaston marina. each boat has a skipper and 2 crew. They have 4,5,6,and 7 hour trips, and operate from Easter to the end of October. In general terms most volunteers work one day a week, or when they can spare the time. You can visit the web site for the Trust at www.baldwintrust.co.uk and fill out the volunteer application form and return it to the Trustor you can write to: The Secretary, 52, Johnson Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3AS with your details.
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Update from the Kirby Muxloe Local Fundraising Committee for Cancer Research UK The Committee recently held a Curry night at the Chef and Spice Restaurant on Hinckley Road. Together with a very successful raffle, the event raised almost ÂŁ1,000!
Ratby Parish Church Diary March Sunday 10th March 8am - Communion service 10am - Morning worship
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Assistance dog charity to hold special Mother’s Day afternoon tea MOTHERS will be treated to a special afternoon tea to raise vital funds for assistance dog charity Canine Partners. The event will take place on Saturday 30 March 2019 at the charity’s Midlands Training Centre near Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, and aims to raise money to train amazing assistance dogs to transform the lives of people living with disabilities across the UK, boosting their confidence and independence. The dogs are taught a range of everyday tasks including picking up and retrieving items, opening doors and undressing a person. They can even help to load and unload a washing machine and they can fetch help in an emergency. The special Mother’s Day afternoon tea is the perfect opportunity to treat your loved ones or catch up with friends. Relax and enjoy a fantastic selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes and pastries, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our charity that transforms lives every day – you can even upgrade your tea for £2.50 to include a glass of fizz! The event starts at 2:30pm and tickets cost £10 per person. Please note advanced booking by 22 March 2019 is essential. For more information and to book your place please visit caninepartners.org.uk/mothersdaytea, call Cat Howourth on 01530 225937 or email cathowourth@caninepartners.org.uk
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Cross Country Team crowned Hinckley and Bosworth Cross Country Champions! Congratulations to the Brookvale Groby    cross country running team, who have     been crowned the inaugural Hinckley and Bosworth Champions.  Cross  Country   
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Sunday 7th April sees the return of The Loughborough half marathon and team relay. The 13.1mile course has been described as one of the toughest in the East Midlands. Available places are hotly contested, with only 800 up for grabs this year. Organised by the Loughborough based charity Living Without Abuse, all the money raised from the event goes towards the charity’s vital and much needed work of supporting men, women and children who have had their lives shattered by domestic abuse. Living Without Abuse’s Event Organiser Gina King said: “This is the third and possibly last year the half-marathon will use this route and we are hoping for an excellent turnout. We only have 800 places available this year. The run is all on pavements, footpaths and pathways and is certainly tough but a fantastic course through some beautiful countryside.â€? This year the charity hopes to raise even more than last year’s figure of ÂŁ20,000. It costs ÂŁ400 to support just one person who is experiencing domestic abuse, so the money raised from this event makes a huge difference to people’s lives. Registration is now open and the entry fee for the half marathon is ÂŁ26 for unaffiliated runners and ÂŁ24 if you’re affiliated to a running club. There is also a Team Relay Challenge with four people per team with a total entry fee of ÂŁ70.00. The event is co-sponsored by Duncan & Toplis Loughborough, A Plan Insurance Loughborough and the charity’s new headline sponsor for all events during 2019 Arch Communications. For more information and to enter the event please visit http://www.lwa.org.uk/events or email gina@lwa.org.uk for an entry form.
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County Councillors Report Ratby and Groby Division County - Councillor Ozzy O’Shea Tel: 0116 2394 336 or 07808 585 825 - Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
Councils Budget Increase April 2019 A budget balancing surging demand for services and tough financial challenges has been agreed by Leicestershire County Council. On Wednesday 20th February 2019, the authority finalised its four-year plan which will see £94m spent more on services - mainly due to growing demand for social care and special educational needs and disability support - and savings of £75m. £75m savings, including: • Reducing SEND costs by investing up to £30m to create more school places locally • Recruiting more in-house foster carers to reduce expensive placements • Reducing adult social care costs by managing demand and reviewing contracts and personal budget allocations • Generating more from property investment and commercial activity • Reducing back office costs by maximising digital technology and simplifying processes • Implementing initiatives that improve the council’s efficiency and productivity. The council's share of council tax will rise by 3.99 per cent from April. This equates to £1 a week for band D property and generates an extra £12m to invest in supporting vulnerable people. Most of this will be used to support the growth in the number of adult social care service users and children in care. “These are challenging times. Rising demand for services - especially special educational needs and disability support - is ramping up pressure on our budgets. Add uncertainty about local government funding into the picture, and we could see more trouble ahead. But, taking tough decisions and saving £200m since 2010 has put us in a strong position, especially compared to other councils. And with savings, our books balance for two years before we see a shortfall. As the lowest funded county, we're using our finite resources to invest in supporting vulnerable people, set out a significant capital programme without borrowing a penny and have been named the most productive council for the second year.
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Securing funding reform remains key. That's why we're continuing to work with Government ministers and do everything we can to bring about a long-term, sustainable, costed funding plan for councils." Deputy council leader, Byron Rhode
Street Lighting Sacheverell Way Groby Residents will be aware that I campaigned with the community to save the street lights on Sacheverell Way back in 2013 when the County Council wanted to decommission them. I was shocked when I received the following email from the Manager of the street lighting depart at Highways. “As part of our ongoing programme of electrical testing, the columns along the route were inspected last week and a number of defects were noted with the columns themselves. We followed up with a detailed visual inspection which confirmed that 25+ columns exhibited severe corrosion at known weak points around the base and shaft, with some holes being visible with the naked eye. It is clear that these columns are now lifeexpired, having been installed in 1983, and are a safety risk to highway users – accordingly, we will be taking down the affected columns as soon as is practicable. You will be aware that, in line with current industry thinking and the latest Code of Practice (Well Managed Highway Infrastructure), the County Council has adopted a risk-based approach to the management of its assets and an officer has been tasked with reviewing the way forward on this matter. The review will include an analysis of accident data, the road condition, traffic counts etc and, once completed, a recommendation will be made to the Asset Manager. At this time, the options under consideration will include:De-commissioning the lights, except those at the junctions with Ratby Road, Laundon Way and Leicester Road; Installing replacement lights designed to current standards, under a regime of partnight lighting. Further to my email of 12th February 2019 regarding the issues with the street lighting on Sacheverell Way, I can now update you as follows:The total number of columns found to be unsafe was 35 and they have all been taken down on safety grounds; We have ordered new traffic and pedestrian counts on the route;
We have requested data on the night-time accident history along the route; We have arranged for an inspection of the highway to be undertaken to review the condition of the road markings and studs. Now that the extent of the column and cabling replacement work is known, we will also be working-up a price for the various options under consideration”. Residents have approached me complaining of the lack of lighting and have raised concerns for both the safety of pedestrians and motorists using Sacheverell Way at night. I fully support their concerns and I want to see them replaced. To that end I am asking residents and the Parish Council to support me in my campaign to have the street lights reinstalled. I have left Petitions in Wilsons Convenience Store, Pricegate, Both Co-Ops, The Library and Post Office in Groby and well as the shops and the Library in Ratby. I have already met with Blake Pain the Cabinet member for Highways on Sacheverell way pointing out my concerns.
New Footpath Sacheverell Way Groby. The New Footpath linking Sacheverell way with the Ivanhoe trail finally opened on Friday 1st March. The developer has also established a crossing point on Sacheverell way.
Lonely Hearts Romance Fraudster Alert The NFIB have become aware of techniques used by romance fraudsters against people using dating sites. Not only will they steal your heart they will steal your money and your identification. When you think you’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, but the other person is using a fake profile to form a relationship with you. They’re using the site to gain your trust and ask you for money or enough personal information to steal your identity. A dating fraudster, previously involved in deceiving people that wanted a friendship explained how they would create fake accounts with social media platforms so that their details matched and could be searched. By appearing to be a real person their fake persona could be corroborated by prospective partners searching their background and believe them to be genuine. The fraudster said: “People like to live in fairy tales to say it won’t happen to me. I make sure all my conversations are bespoke. I will show
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Be A Step Ahead From The Scammers Don’t Let Them Fool You Scammers use clever techniques to part people from their money and gain their personal details that are then used to commit fraud. Trading Standards has some tips as to
how you can avoid becoming a victim of scams and protect your personal and financial information. • Don’t assume those contacting you, whether that is over the phone, by e-mail or in person, are genuine, even if they tell you information about yourself or show you some kind of identify card that looks ‘official’. Contact the organisation they claim to be from to check they are genuine using the details on their website rather than any the caller gives you • Remember, a genuine organisation will never ask you for security details such as your PIN or passwords. If you’re not 100% sure who you are talking to, DON’T give out ANY personal or financial information, even if you are told you have been a victim of fraud or a scam. • Be confident to refuse unusual requests for your personal or financial information. Don’t be afraid to end conversations you’re not comfortable with. • Sign up to the Mail Preference Service (0207 291 3310) and Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707) to stop unwanted e-mails and telephone calls To report a trader to Trading Standards or for consumer advice contact Citizens Advice on 03454 040506. You can also report nonemergency matters to your local Police on 101. Furthermore Severn Trent Water has recently advised us that they can setup a password if anyone has to attend your premises. This is obviously to reduce the fraudsters faking they are from the company cold calling at your door and to reduce Distraction Burglaries. Only the owner will know the password and so should the 'real' staff from Severn Trent Water.
Did You Know That It Takes Under 60 Seconds To Steal Items From Your Vehicle Police have unfortunately seen an increase of Theft from motor Vehicles. It appears too many people are still leaving valuables in their vehicles and not locking up correctly. Please see attached educational video for your
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Trading Standards Advice On Buying A Used Vehicle As your County Councillor I work closely with Trading Standards. Did you know as many as 1 in 16 cars could have clocked mileage, according to new research. Leicestershire Trading Standards are warning consumers to beware of buying second-hand cars and advise to check a vehicle’s history thoroughly before buying it. If buying online ensure you view the car before paying for it in full. Some scammers offer cars for sale that don’t exist. For more advice, visit Citizens Advice at http://ow.ly/f51e30nHgbr or call 03454 040506 for advice or to report a trader. TOP TIP: Did you know you can check the MOT history which shows previous defects/advisory on the vehicle by entering the registration number. It can also give you an idea regarding the mileage history if it has been clocked? I would recommend buyers to purchase an 'HPI check' which you can purchase online via a simple Google search to give you the cars instant history and check if it is stolen. https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Finally I would like to thank you all for your continued support and remind you that should you need my help or advice, I always pride myself on making myself available to residents. Remember I am only a phone call or email away.
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I support Councillor Ozzy O'shea Campaign to reinstate the Street Lighting along Sacheverell Way, Groby.
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I urge the County Council to reinstate the lights on Sacheverell way on Health and Safety Grounds this road is a vey busy and fast road even though it is restricted to 40mph. Speeding is an issue and the police safety camera van regularly monitors traffic. Sacheverell Way is a HGV route a Diversion route, it is also used by walkers, joggers, loan females who know feel unsafe. School children some of whom attend after school classes also heavily use this road and need lighting on Health and Safety Grounds.
Please post to Ratby Parish Council, 13 Station Road, Ratby. Ratby Post Office, 30 Main Street, Ratby, LE6 0JG Or Ozzy O'shea 19 Heathbrook Drive, Ratby, Leicestershire LE60XB.
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Likewise, we had a Rosemary and Roger Quiz night in 1st March – 60 people from Kirby and surrounding villages, and stunningly good fish and chips. It was all great fun and we succeeded in raising almost £300 for the Library – so thanks to all concerned.
and savoury canapés will be available in the Spring is almost here – wonderful - our very favourite season. Our mood reflecting the interval. A relaxed, civilised and sociable time of year, we’re raring to go with a fund EASTER SIMNEL CAKES of new ideas and activities, wanting as ever Following the to attract people to the terrific facility that we popularity of our are lucky enough to have in our village. We mini individual have a few events listed below, but we are Christmas cakes, open to new ideas and initiatives. always If we will be there is something you would particularly like making mini evening is guaranteed – very Kirby Muxloe, us to do, come in to the Library and talk to us. individual Simnel very This is, after all, YOUR Library and YOUR you! Tickets are now available in the cakes for Easter. Library for £7.50, so hurry along to make sure Community Hub. It’s there for you and we are there to facilitate of your place. On sale at the and implement your ideas. Library from 13th We are at the heart of the village – so talk to at £2.50 April your own benefit BOOK, DVD us and, above all, use us for AND JIGSAW PPUZZLES each. Similarly, SALE and the benefit of others. Louis (he of Once again, your generosity in donating FACILITIES the fabulous COMPUTER books, DVDs and jigsaws means that our get all our We have been working hard to are burstingat the seams, hair-do) will be storagecupboards making little computers up and running – and now they so we have a sale coming up at our next Easter chocolate nests. We hope they will are! So we have four excellent computers, coffee morning, 23rd March. So as well as turn out as good as the pictures! free for you to use and to access programmes coffee, cakes and children’s crafts, you can like Ancestry and Which? at no charge. We buy really good quality books, over many AND FINALLY – also have a good printer, photocopies at 15p cheap prices. We look genres, at amazingly a copy for black and white, 25p for colour, MARCH COFFEE copies for children’s forward to seeing you there. and 5 free homework. MORNING new computer CHINESE NEW YEAR ANDS QUIZ Brand chairs have now been SATURDAY MARCH installed, so you can access free computer NIGHT 23RD 10.00 - 1.00 We welcomed in the Chinese New Year on facilities in a comfortable and relaxed 9th February in great style. The Library looked environment, spiced up with a cappuccino or AT THE LIBRARY wonderful with a great display of artefacts, latte when the need arises. COFFEE, CAKES lanterns, books and all manner of things AND CHILDREN’S MISTRAL FLUTE GROUP IN CONCERT Chinese. We had about for lunch 40 people CRAFTS PLUS This event will take place on April 10th at 7.30 and many more participating in activities BOOK, DVD AND pm. A group of accomplished flautists will Tai Chi and Mahjong. A such as calligraphy, JIGSAW PUZZLE play an evening of relaxed classical and light really wonderful event, which we shall be SALE music and will talk about their instruments, repeating next year – the Year of the Rat! Sweet some of which are pretty unusual. Many thanks to Yan Au for all her help and
HELP Urgently Required by Local Community Hall
The Braunstone West Social Centre on St Mary’s Avenue is desperately in need of people to serve as Trustees. Two of our Trustees are retiring this year and two more next year, leaving us woefully short of people able to assist in the administration of the Centre. The Centre is run on a voluntary basis by the Trustees with the help of paid cleaning staff and gardeners. The duties are not onerous and consist of attending three or four meetings a year, perhaps taking the minutes or doing the accounts and giving help with ideas for the continuing management of what is a very successful venue. Anyone interested can contact the Chairman, John Howe on 0116 2388353 for more information or come to our AGM in the rear unit of the Centre at 7.30 on the 30th April 2019. Please think about helping as this is a well used local amenity and it can only continue if people are prepared to help.
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The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group generally meets 6 times a year, and membership is open to all. Visitors are always welcome to all our meetings, which usually take place in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Main St., Kirby Muxloe and start at 7.30 pm. Details of the dates of meetings, together with the topics that will be covered, are shown on the notice board in Kirby Muxloe Library and on our website, which is www.kirbymuxloelocalhistorygroup.org Our book “Courage Commitment and Community” is now on sale at K.M. Library and also at St Bart’s Tea Shop (Church Hall, Main St., Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm) Price £6. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 19th March when the speaker will be Malcolm Riddle – his subject: “The Origins and Decline of Leicester’s Trams”.
Barwell Road, Kirby Muxloe – up to 1960 The area which covers Barwell Road, Castle Road and Church Road was mainly developed between 1893 and 1914. The land covered an area of around 12 ½ acres and belonged to the members of Kirby Muxloe Land Society. Barwell Road took its name from Thomas Barwell of the Woodlands, Woodlands Lane. Thomas Barwell was a successful seed and cake merchant (extracting the oil from seeds such as rape seed or flax and turning the residue into a crushed ‘cake’ as feed for animals). Many of the houses on Barwell Road were built by George Mason, a long time buider of Kirby Muxloe. It is said that he promised free beer when a chimney was topped. Some of the houses were initially inhabited by coal miners working at the pits of Desford and Bagworth. Later, many of the houses were home to chauffeurs, gardeners and the like, who worked in the large houses on Kirby Fields.
Party lines existed in some areas until the 1980’s. Other shops and businesses in the early part of the 20th century included Wheatley and Son, Haulage Contractors, at number 1, Barwell Road. In later years, around the ‘30’s and ‘40’s, James Wheatley was described as a “carrier”, transporting goods to and from Leicester. Lucy Wheatley, a dressmaker, was on Barwell Road in 1912 and Brenda Bradnock, at number 22, sold haberdashery from 1916 to the 1940’s. Horace Webster, haulage contractor, was at 28, Barwell Road from the 1930’s onwards. “Goodall’s Quality Stores” was the largest shop on the road and was there by 1941. It was eventually followed by Mace. In WWII, a brick air raid shelter was built part on the pavement and part on the road, right outside the shop. Newlands Maternity Home, owned by Ruth Whitock, was situated on the corner of Barwell Road and Station Road. This was a thriving private maternity home, both during and after WWII. Travelling further along the road, from around 1926, we arrive at Arthur Ernest Heighton’s newsagents at 29, Barwell Road. In the early days, the shop supported a small lending library and we are told that it was heated in winter time by a dark green paraffin heater that sent out lots of fumes. By 1947, it had been taken over by Vic Thompson, who ran the shop until 1971 and gave it his name, which has been retained to this day. At the end of the road, next to the school, we would arrive at Albert and Dorrie Worth’s haberdashery shop, at number 45, Barwell Road. Albert and Dorothy ran the shop for many years, selling high quality knitwear, hats and haberdashery, including many coloured ribbons, used for young girls’ hair, a coloured bow being very fashionable at that time. Often, young people, especially, were mesmerized by the tubes which travelled
horizontally around the shop. They carried money from one part of the shop to another, ending up with the cashier. The change was then sent back in the same way to the assistant serving the customer. During WWII, when the bombs dropped on the Free Church, many windows on Barwell Road houses were blown out. The Worths’ shop front windows did not escape the blast and the first thing that many people saw was a number of “heads” rolling down the road. After initially thinking that these were indeed human heads, it soon became clear that they were mannequin heads used to display millinery in the shop window. What a relief! Lastly, on the opposite side of the road and on the corner of Castle Road was Winifred Townsend, who ran a successful village Post Office and provisions shop in the 1930’s. In later years, the Garner family ran a greengrocery shop there. Stan Garner, who at the time worked at the wholesale market in Leicester, always made sure that the shop was stocked with the good quality produce. He also ran a men’s hairdressers business from one of the rooms upstairs. Businesses and shops come and go, perhaps you remember some shops that have been missed out – if you do please let us know, we are always most grateful for extra memories and information. To be continued. N.B. Thank you to eagle–eyed Margaret who spotted an error in the article about the Towers in the January edition. Herbert Sutton actually purchased the house in around 1896 not 1900. This was before his untimely death in 1898, at the age of 40 years.
Around the turn of the century, shops were often very small, sometimes just occupying the front room of a house. One of the earliest shops, in around 1900, belonged to John and Jane Davey, who came from Devon. The shop was in one of the two houses named Kimberley Cottages. It was very small and appears to have been a newsagent and possibily also sold provisions. The telephone exchange came to the village in 1905. It was set up by the National Telephone Company, with its premises in the upstairs part of number 2, Barwell Road, the downstairs area being used for the telephonists’ lockers. The exchange stayed in this position until the automatic exchange was built on Princess Drive. Initially most private telephones were on a “party line”. Many people will remember trying to make a phone call from their own home, picking up the telephone and finding the person with the “partyline” already having a conversation with someone else and so blocking the line.
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What’s your lunchbox? in e Ser vic e Visit Our School Council recently led an assembly abouthealthy eating.Wetold the children Fir On Tuesday 26th February, Year 5 and Year 1 how to choose a balanced diet for their lunchbox or dinner plate. Then we ran a (separately) went to a fire talk. The kind lady competition to help everyone remember our important message by designing a healthy lunch box or plate. We had lots of entries for the competition and it was a hard job to pick the best ones to put up in the hall. The winners were: Mia (Comets), Tara (Saturn), Alfie (Mars), Lucia (Mercury) and Katie (Earth).
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On Tuesday 26th February and Wednesday 27th February, Years 1 and 2 had a very exciting trip to Warwick Castle. We started the day with a very bumpy bus ride! When we finally got there the children spotted the Barbican and Portcullis straight away. They were very excited to walk through it into the main grounds of the castle. On arrival into the castle grounds we explored the Time Tower and the Great Hall where the children learnt lots of interesting facts about the history of Warwick castle, including how it was built and who has lived there over the years.
(Sophie) from Leicestershire Fire Service came in to talk about the dangers of fire and how to get safely out of a building if there is a fire, she also told us about the job of the fire service. She told us " we don't just save people from fires" they do much more than that! We found out that it takes just 5 minutes for an average room to burn. Sophie told us that you should have 2 fire alarms - one at the top of the stairs and one in the hallway. She also told us about a guy called Ian, he works for the fire service, he got hit in the eye by a deodorant can and was badly injured because he had been dealing with a fire and the can exploded! Some teenagers had set fire to a bin and the can had been inside, this is very dangerous and can get you into a lot of trouble, as well as risking being hurt. We learnt that fire should not be messed around with. Thank you Sophie, for coming to talk to us.
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The children were fascinated by all the secret doors hidden around the castle and the Stars class were lucky enough to look inside a secret door! Luckily, the weather was on our side and we were able to eat our lunch outside on the grass while we watched The Birds of Prey Show. After the show we had the opportunity to • explore the grounds some more. We visited The Kingmaker attraction where we got to try on helmets that were very heavy! Afterwards, we the climbed Conquerors Fortress and roamed around the Peacock Garden. To end the day, we met our friendly tour guide ready to do our ‘Attack and Defence’ tour. We learnt how to attack a castle and also how to defend it. The children impressed our tour guide with the amount of knowledge they already knew about castles! To end what had been a fantastic day, we all hopped on the coach and made our way back to school.
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Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride returns for its 9th year
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Every mile cycled brings us closer to a cure The Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride is back again for its 9th year running. With up to 300 cyclists taking part last year, the organisers Alex’s Wish are pleased to announce it will be taking place on Sunday, 12th May. This year’s main sponsor is Glynis Wright and Partners, with additional sponsorship from Nisa (Bradleys store) in Rothley, The Woodmans Stroke Pub in Rothley, United Carpets and Jay Webb Consultancy with Pedal Power as the on-site bike specialists. Emma Hallam Charity Founder and Alex’s Mum says “It would be so lovely to have you come along and join us this year - you’ll get a 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. We have a 10-mile, 20-mile and a 50-mile cycle 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 and the 20 and 50 mile includes a steep climb up Beacon Hill road. 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.
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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. At the end, you’ll be treated to complimentary yummy home cake cakes and refreshments – a perfect thought to get you through the ride.�
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This is a sponsored ride in aid of Alex’s Wish, a registered charity set-up to raise vital funds for an incurable childhood muscle wasting disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Alex’s Wish are investing in innovative medical breakthroughs to help all children lead a longer and more fulfilled life with the aim to finding a cure. All money that is raised through registration fees and sponsorship goes direct to this fantastic cause.
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The event organisers would also welcome volunteers to marshal and help out with refreshments on the day. If you are unable to ride but would like to help, please get in touch.
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To register for this fantastic and worthwhile cause, take advantage of the discounted early-bird entry fee to register before 30th April – the easiest and quickest way to so register is at www.alexswish.co.uk/event/charnwoodforest-cycle-ride or email zoe@alexswish.co.uk Alex’s Wish is a registered charity no: 1148845. For further information, please contact Emma Hallam – emma@alexswish.co.uk – 07903 349475
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Young F amilies meets on alternate Tuesdays in Ratby Church starting from 9.15am to 10.45am. The gr ou p is for babies, toddlers, pre-s choolers along w ith all of their adu lt carers , whatever age! Each of our sessions includ es a cr aft activity, a story, some songs, play & time for a chat ov er a cuppa. Tu esdays - 9.15 - 10.45am in church
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Registered charity Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is pleased to announce a Jumble Sale in support of the Foundation at Markfield congregational church hall on: Saturday 23rd March 2019 from 10.00 am – 12noon , Markfield Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UU
Helen Baxter Activities Coordinator at the Foundation said “A traditional jumble sale is something I remember from my childhood. In our increasingly throwaway society it’s so important recycle and reuse unwanted items of clothing and bric a brac! Drop in to our fundraising event and enjoy a traditional rummage for a bargain at our ‘Bargains Galore, Jumble Sale! She added “your support at our events in much appreciated, tea and coffee, will be served by our fabulous volunteers at a small charge’ For more information please contact - Helen Baxter on 01530 244914 email hello@shuttlewood-clarke.org or visit www.shuttlewood –clarke.org Please find more information regarding the Foundation below!
People choose to volunteer for many different reasons but for Pete he simply says ‘if what I do helps somebody, I think its job done and I thoroughly enjoy it!’ Pete volunteers for LOROS as a member of the scratch card team selling £1 scratch cards at events in his community and raising vital funds for the local Hospice. LOROS scratch cards help raise the £6 million needed to support over 2500 terminally ill patients and their families in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Did you know that £5 raised for LOROS can go on to fund patient’s meals for the day so our volunteers like Pete, make a big difference. LOROS are currently looking for people to join their team of volunteer scratch card sellers who attend a wide range of venues from hospitals to fetes to pubs and anything in between. If you are a good communicator, enthusiastic and friendly why not join us, as well as supporting LOROS you’ll make new friends and learn new skills along the way. Interested in hearing more? Call (0116) 231 8430 or email lottery@loros.co.uk
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Newbold Verdon Jazz Club On February 1st New Orleans Heat returned to entertain us once again, they have been coming for many years and never fail to give us a great evening of traditional jazz. The band line up was slightly diff erent with a new banjo player, Ted Smith and as their regular drummer could not make it because of the weather, the popular ‘Baby’ Jools joined them on drums. The front line of Dave Vickers on trombone, Richard Church trumpet and Roger Bird on reeds also provided the vocals for many popular numbers. Harry Slater on bass and the accomplished pianist Barry Grummett got feet tapping with his boogie woogie numbers. They pleased the audience by playing various requests including Careless Love, Dr Jazz and St Philips Street Breakdown, well executed by Roger Bird on clarinet.
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Volunteers required in Ratby - Are you 14years or over and are interested in doing some voluntary work for your community
Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes.
This is an opportunity for you to get involved and to offer a hand of friendship to elderly or disabled people and those who live alone, Each month we offer a 3-course meal to them as well as companionship and friendship.
Venue: The Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE, LE3 3JE.
We urgently needed some more volunteers. Would you consider giving about 2-3 hours to help at this very successful happy event. All you need to do is act as a host and serve people at their table. It is such a worthwhile and happy event.
On arrival complimentary hot drink and biscuits are provided. As we have no licence, please feel free to bring your own drinks.
Please contact Joan Hawkins 0116 2395826 about volunteering, thank you.
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Borough Councillors Report Cllr Ozzy O’Shea Tel: 0116 2394336 or 07808585825 Email: ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
Council maintains one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the Country. The Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2019/20 by a little under four per cent - following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on Thursday (21 February 2019). This means the average Band D council tax (including the Special Expense Area) for the Borough Council will increase by £5, resulting in a charge of £132.09 for the year. This figure will be supplemented by the charges levied by Leicestershire County Council (£1,292.18), the Police and Crime Commissioner (£223.23) and the Fire Authority (£66.64). Bagworth and Thornton Band D will be £1,809.50 Ratby Band D will be £1,760.77 The difference cost between Villages is due to the Parish Councils setting their own Precept. Residents are reminded they can pay their bill annually, half-yearly or monthly. In a full year the monthly instalments will normally be paid from April to January, however residents can also opt to pay their council tax over 12 instalments if they prefer. In 2017 the Government gave dispensation to those councils who have low levels of council tax (in the lowest quartile) to enable a rise of up to £5 a year, in recognition of their prudence. The Borough Council for 2018/19 had the 14th lowest council tax set by district councils in the country and will remain well within the lowest quartile, even after it increases Council Tax by £5 for 2019/20.
Cllr Chris Boothby Tel: 01162 161461 or 07880 711 222 Email: chris.boothby@hotmail.com
The council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, covering the period up to and including 2023/24, also includes a commitments to make efficiency savings, as part of an agreement with central government to secure a four year ‘deal’ to ‘lock-in’ levels of government grant up to 2019/20. Overall, this package of measures has enable the council to plan with much more certainty over the four years to 2019/20, to operate a balanced budget, to maintain and improve services year on year, and to deliver other priority projects and initiatives suggested by local communities. Councillor Mike Hall, Council Leader and Executive Member responsible for Finance, said: “This budget shows that the Council has its finances under control and that is good news for our residents. We are able to continue to improve the range and quality of services that we provide, and also to invest in community facilities and activities.”
Recycling is set to get even easier Recycling for residents across the borough is set to become even easier from this month. From 4th March, Hinckley and Bosworth residents can recycle a host of common items including carrier bags, cling film, plastic film, bubble wrap, books, crisp tubes and egg boxes alongside other plastics, paper, cardboard glass and cans in their blue lidded recycling bin. The changes are possible now that recycling material is being sent to a plant in Leicester that is capable of handling the materials. To reduce the risk of contamination, residents are reminded that all materials should still be clean and free from food residue.
Additionally black plastic – including black plastic bags and film - is unsuitable for recycling due to the carbon black pigments it contains which means it cannot be sorted by the optical sorting systems used in plastics recycling. Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services at the Borough Council, Councillor Mark Nickerson, said: “This welcome change has been brought about by the hard work of all districts, led by our own senior officers, and will further enhance our efforts to increase our already excellent recycling rates.” For more information on what’s changing please visit: www.hinckley -bosworth.gov.uk/ recyclingchanges
Parking Centurion Court Ratby.
I have recieved complaints that people are parking on Centurion Court in Ratby. This is a Private Road leading to the Borough Councils Elderly Residential Accomadtion Centurion Court. I understand that the latest incident on Sunday 3rd March related to two vehicles parked partly on the pavement partly on the road blocking access to Centurion Court. Access was blocked for visitors visiting their relative's. This could have had serious consequences should a fire engine or Amulance needed access Please do not park along this road as it is narrow and access is required 24/7. Once again, we take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and remember we are only a phone call or email away. Regards
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Kirby Muxloe Podiatry Practice
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Wriggly Readers - Mums, babies and pre-school children join in with singing nursery rhymes and listening to stories in a happy and friendly atmosphere.. Wriggly Readers continue to alternate on Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30 and there is no charge for this but the purchase of drinks etc from the Café will be appreciated. Fothcoming dates are March 7th and 21st. Meeting space - Why not hold your meetings in the library any time after 4.30 pm. The Ratby Parish Council now meets in the Library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The fee for Voluntary organisations is £10.00 with commercial agencies paying £12.00 an hour .As you all know our income will eventually be the means of ensuring that the lbrary remains open so lettings such as this will be an important to that end. I would be pleased to meet with anyone requiring a venue for an activity or a meeting, to discuss requirements, layouts etc. Car Park - We are gettting an increasing number of car drivers actually asking us for permission to use the car park which we appreciate. Of course the park is still private property but enquirers are pointed towards the donation box in the library or the green
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Help a toad to cross the road This month common toads all over the country will be on the move, heading back to the breeding ponds where they themselves were spawned. Sadly, many will never make it, because of busy roads. If you like toads, you can help them by joining the Toads on Roads project. It keeps a sharp eye out for ‘migratory crossings’ on certain roads. It helps the toads to cross safely, by coordinating local Toad Patrols who will actively help the toads get across the road, and also putting up road warning signs for motorists. Toads on Roads has been running for more than 20 years, and saved thousands of toads. If you would like to know more, become a Toad Patroller, or register a toad crossing, please go to: www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads
Latest News from Ratby Sports Club Hello everyone not much to report this month as things have been very quiet, I have to start with some very sad news that Ed Lee has passed away, Ed who has been an integral part of the sports club over many years playing for the 1st team at cricket and being instrumental in bringing the junior cricketers through to appear in the senior sides, Ed won awards for his coaching of juniors and will be sorely missed by everyone at the club, our thoughts and sympathy go out to Amanda and family at this truly awful time. On April 16th we have a race night in aid of Loros this has even more significance now after the awful events of the last few weeks, this will be open to everyone and should be a good night and hopefully we will raise lots of money for the cause, we are looking for raffle prizes and race prizes and if anyone would like to donate please get in touch with me, thank you. There is a recently formed Parent Group which is being driven by Kelly Auton and Gemma Murray McLaughlin and there plan is to put activities on for the kids during the summer holidays which we will be hosting, the idea is for kids to have somewhere to go and learn new crafts, play sports and games and just get active rather than sit indoors playing computer games or being glued to social media, if looks really exciting and keep your eyes peeled as more details come out. Cricket season is nearly upon us and the sight of Mungo cutting the square is a welcome one as that is an indication that summer is on the way! There are lots of things in the pipeline at the club at the minute and hopefully I will be able to bring you some exciting news in the next issue, I am very excited with what we are on the verge of achieving and it is what I have been striving for since I got involved some 18 months ago. Please remember we are available to hire for parties of all descriptions and we do not charge a fee, just a refundable deposit is all that is required. We are the home for local sport and not just playing but also watching, we have sky and Bt sport,
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The Heart of England Chorus What a great response from our mixed “Everyone in Harmony“ course that started last October, some 40 people came along on the first evening, and to date 18 have fully signed up with our newly formed mixed chorus.      We even took our newest members to their first “ Singout “ at the Loros Christmas Concert in December which gave them a taste of performance in front of a large and appreciative audience. This coming May we will be attending the annual Barbershop Convention in Bournemouth, competing as a mixed chorus for the first time. The inclusion of Ladies into what was a male chorus adds a new and exciting dynamic to our sound and should any other Ladies (and men) wish to join us then just come along, Monday evenings 7-30 Birstall Social Club
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