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Community Heritage Centre closes in on its fund-raising target It is beginning to look as though the proposed community heritage centre for Rothley and Mountsorrel will be able to start by mid-summer, providing the final £24,000 of funding is forthcoming. There remains planning permission to be obtained and this should be applied for this month. As part of the Public Consultation process for the planning application, Open Days were held on March 22nd and March 29th with guided tours starting at the Swithland Lane entrance. The Open Days attracted over 350 visitors and there was universal praise for what has already been achieved with the Mountsorrel Railway and Nunckley Nature Trail alongside, and what is planned with the Heritage Centre. The other outstanding hurdle is to raise the balance of funds required to release a £540,000 grant from Lafarge Tarmac’s Landfill Communities Fund. It was a condition of the grant that an additional £56,000 be raised in matched funding. As of the 12th May the halfway mark had been passed with some £32,000 collected. The latest major contribution has been £5,000 from the Rothley-based Harry Hames Cottage Charity, which is administered by Rothley Parish Council.
Project leader Steve Cramp commented “The response from the public has been tremendous. We are now within £24,000 of the target we need to get work started. It is, however, vital that we achieve this sooner rather than later. The whole project, as a condition of the major grant, must be completed by July next year but we have two old granite buildings to dismantle and reconstruct stone by stone as part of the heritage centre. This will be a tough ask but is very much doable if we can start early enough. To help raise this figure a “Brick Appeal” has been launched where you can sponsor the bricks that will be used to combine, into one unified building, the different structures that form the core of the Heritage Centre. The names of sponsors will appear on a large commemorative plaque that will feature in the tearoom at the Centre. The price of sponsoring an individual brick has been set at £50. We will, of course, be grateful for donations of any size!” If you want to follow progress on the Mountsorrel Railway and the Heritage Centre go to http://www.heritage-centre.co.uk. And if you want to make a donation to the Heritage Centre appeal then send a cheque to the David Clarke Railway Trust, c/o 112 Balmoral Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7EW (and write ‘Heritage Centre’ on the back of the cheque.)
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Local groups, many made up of children that attend Highcliffe Primary School, will be providing entertainment. The Great Highcliffe Bake Off, now in its third year, will be hosted and everyone is encouraged to enter and show off their skills. Two age groups, under-sixteens and over-sixteens can submit one entry into each of the categories: one large cake, four identical cupcakes or six identical biscuits. Awards will be given to the winners of each category and there is a prize for best in show in each age group. Visitors to the fair will be able to sample the delights afterwards as the entries are sliced and sold to raise money for the school. Also featuring on the day will be a car boot sale, a market of homemade crafts, bouncy castle, coffee shop and raffle – 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. Celebrating 50 years of Highcliffe school is a great opportunity to have fun and raise money for the school at the same time. I’d like to thank the local businesses who have been very generous in donating prizes; we’d welcome any further donations.’ The Summer Fair runs from 1-4pm on Saturday 21st June. Entrance is 50p per adult, free for school children, and can be paid at both Greengate Lane and Elmfield Avenue gates. If you would like more information or are interested in taking a stall for the homemade craft market or a pitch for the car boot sale, please email HighcliffePTA@outlook.com or visit www.facebook.com/HighcliffePTA.
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Rothley Park Golf Club recently held the Matt Cort Challenge Golf Day. Over 100 golfers competed, with the top three players qualifying to enter a Pro-Am team with Matt. Matt, the club’s PGA Assistant Professional, has qualified to play in three PGA European tour events this year including the prestigious BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in May.
FREE fun for the whole family will take place throughout Charnwood this half term. Whether you want to look for clues and try geocaching in Shepshed, enjoy Birstall on two wheels or build a den in the Outwoods, there is something for you.
Ian Agar, Rothley Park Golf Club Men's Captain said: “The day was a great success and over £900 was raised on the day for my Captain’s charity, Parkinson's UK. I am sure the three winners will have a great day's golf with Matt.”
From May 26 to June 1, 2014, Charnwood Borough Council’s Sport and Recreation team will host free family fun in the great outdoors. Councillor David Snartt, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “Active Family week is being held across Leicestershire over this half term and is a great way for adults and children to enjoy the great outdoors together “If you’re looking for a day of activities join us at Halstead Park, Mountsorrel, on Thursday May 29 where there will be a bouncy castle, face painting, a climbing wall and much more, all for free. “The Council is committed to ensuring residents can access facilities to help them live healthy and active lifestyles and Active Family week activities form part of this.”
Active Family Week features: • Tuesday, May 27 – Geocaching. 10am, meet at Oakley Road Park, Shepshed. Booking required. • Wednesday, May 27 - Guided Family Bike Ride 11am, enter Watermead Park, Birstall from the Northern entrance, meet at the King Lear's Lake car park. Booking required. Please note: There is a £2.50 car parking charge. • Thursday, May 29 - Family Fun Event – 10am to 2pm, Halstead Park, Mountsorrel. Includes bouncy castle, climbing wall, games, bikeability and face painting.
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It was just two weeks ago that almost 1,000 women descended on King Power Stadium in support of LOROS for their Annual Twilight Walk, now the stadium is preparing to host the 29th Annual Ladies Luncheon which will see a further 600 ladies turn out in support of our local Hospice. LOROS Patron and small screen presenter Julia Bradbury will be this year’s guest speaker at the event and her presence has certainly attracted a great deal of interest with the event selling out just after Christmas and a reserve list now in place. Julia is perhaps best known for her presenter role on BBC One’s Countryfile alongside Matt Baker where she has interviewed the likes of Prince Charles in a one off special edition of Countryfile, however Julia is happy to roll-up her sleeves to do her bit for charity whenever she can and LOROS were thrilled to welcome
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Rothley Bowling Club The Bowls Club are pleased to announce that following the hard work carried out to the green surrounds over the winter months by several club members and our contractor the green is again open for play. The work to replace the ditch boards and update the surrounds was made possible by Grants received towards the project from the Harry Hames Trust and Midlands Co-operative Society. In addition Lafarge donated the granite cobbles which were used to replace the grassed area between the re-laid slabs and the fence surrounding the green. The Club is also grateful for the help received from Jewson Plant Hire, Jewson Ltd., David Wilson Homes and Loughborough University. An open invitation is extended to all those who would like to come along to the club and participate in our “Chummy Evenings” which take place every Wednesday from 5.30pm onwards commencing on 7th May. A warm welcome awaits you at Rothley whether you are a complete novice or an experienced player, male, female, young or old. Rothley is a small but friendly club and new members will be able to join free of charge this year. In addition the Club will be hosting an OPEN DAY on Sunday 8th June from 12noon until 4pm. No equipment required – just flat shoes (no heels). Refreshments will be available. Please come and see us and find out more about the wonderful game that is bowls. Further information may be obtained from the Club Secretary, Mrs Carole Law – e-mail: thelaws@ntlworld.com or Geoff Hall tel. 01162303266.
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‘I like playing outside with lots of things; I like to see my friends and I really like circle time and talking.’ It seems a long time since we opened our first nursery on the corner of Park Rd and on checking back it is, in fact, 12 years! The time has gone very quickly for us and our team of staff and a lot of the children we first knew as babies are now teenagers. With this in mind we thought we would take the opportunity to tell you about some of the things that have happened in recent times and how we are moving forward into 2014 and beyond. Recently, we were very fortunate to appoint our new group manager, Kate Bryan. Kate was previously employed as an Ofsted inspector, Inspection Team Manager and Quality Assurance Manager at Prospects, (who inspect on behalf of Ofsted). Kate, for whom nothing but outstanding is acceptable, brings with her a significant range of experience in judging practice against required standards to ensure that the children are being challenged in order to prepare them well for school. Kate says, “I am delighted to be working with the staff teams at Woodlands & Gables nurseries. Both settings are forward thinking and committed to providing the children and parents with the very best service. Ofsted are concentrating heavily on how the quality of teaching affects children’s learning and we are all determined to move forward to providing an outstanding experience for our children…and to ensure that they have lots of fun whilst learning.” Andrea Elliott, nursery manager, joined us in January. Andrea has many years’ experience in childcare and the vision, and enthusiasm, to take us into the future. Andrea is excited to be a part of the team and is also preparing herself for the start of her degree in Childhood Studies. We would like to tell you about some of the exciting things the children have been
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Rothley & Mountsorrel Parish Council - Peter Osborne "Sell in May and go away" is an old adage from the money markets. It has in fact more to do with Henly Regatta, Ascot, Wimbledon Tennis and other social attractions. However, this May, there will be many decisions made, some already made by the time you read this, that will have far reaching consequences nationally, and some locally. Have you got your election card ? Voting takes place for the European Parliament and will give each political party an indication of what might happen in the 2015 local and national elections. It is your chance to influence decisions. There are 2 judgements to come from the courts. The first is the appeal by the Plantagenet group wanting Richard 111 to be buried at York Minster against the decision that he should be reinterred from the former Greyfriars site to the Cathedral. The City and county authorities have spent money on what will become an attraction for visitors. Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The second judgement will come from a judicial review, asked for by the Police Commissioner, to challenge Blaby District Council and the Lubbesthorpe SUE and which could set a precedent for any other SUE development in the County. That might have serious implications for the Core strategy of Charnwood Borough Council, a strategy already said to be unsound. I have said consistently that the Strategy is unsound and that following the letter of the Inspector, should be withdrawn. The cabinet of Charnwood Council will have to make a decision at their cabinet meeting mid. June if they are to withdraw. The Inspector has given his judgement on the Davis application on land between Mountsorrel and Rothley and allowed the appeal. What might be setting a trend is his reasoning why he rejected the opinion of the Plans Committee which had said that had they been asked, the application would have been refused. It may set a trend or direction of reasoning when new applications come forward. May is a busy month with the consultation about the future of Libraries starting. There will be a chance to discuss the options at a meeting in late June, to be held in the village. LaFarge held an information evening at Quorn giving out their plans for their future. I know it was well attended and I hope that many residents went along. The plans will come to the County Council for their Development Committee to make a determination and there is the opportunity for you to have your say. As with voting, please don't waste the chance.
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School Holiday Pattern Set to Stay County schools are set to keep the traditional Leicestershire pattern for terms and holidays, following a consultation. Over 3,000 parents, schools, governing bodies and other groups sent their feedback to Leicestershire County Council after being invited to have a say on different options. A total of 86 per cent of people said they wanted to keep the status quo. The council's cabinet is expected to agree the term dates for the next four academic years at a meeting on Tuesday, 6th May. Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and young people, said: "I'm pleased that so many parents and schools have taken the time to send us their feedback. "We weren't anticipating a huge appetite for change but as the education landscape has changed a lot recently, we wanted to make sure that the term dates are still right for our children and families. "The overwhelming response is that people want to follow the existing pattern." The cabinet meeting will be webcast and can be found at: www.leics.gov.uk/webcast
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Big Wild Sleepout Have a wild night out... ... join in the RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout. From 16-22 June, we’re encouraging people to spend a night under the stars to find out which creatures they share their homes with, and raise money to help protect wildlife. UK wildlife will play host to all kinds of campers – adventurous campers will be building and sleeping in dens and shelters, some will stick to the traditional tent, while others plan to sleep on their garden trampoline. To help people get the most out of their wild night out, we’ve produced a free fundraising pack full of fun ideas to make raising money really easy. For those who don’t have a garden, the RSPB is also organising some exciting Big Wild Sleepout events across the UK. With special night time activities like outdoor cooking, stories round the campfire and night-time strolls, all events are different and a full list is available on the RSPB website rspb.org.uk/sleepout The Big Wild Sleepout is part of the RSPB’s ‘Giving Nature a Home’ campaign, which is aimed at inspiring everyone to do their bit for nature, wherever they live and however big their outside space. So grab your friends and family for a sponsored sleepout in your back garden and be part of the RSPB’s biggest fundraising event to help give nature a home. The Big Wild Sleepout is being supported by Blacks, the leading outdoor equipment specialist.
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A delegation of Lingdale Golf Club members recently played a group of injured service personnel at Lingdale under the Help for Heroes Battleback scheme. This is a military initiative aimed at returning them to a normal active lifestyle and aiding both their physical and psychological rehabilitation. A good time was had by all to such an extent that plans are afoot to make this an annual event
Leicestershire County Council is running a village shop support scheme, to help village shops and Post Offices develop and upgrade their services. It is offering grants of up to £3,000 to improve the range, quality and accessibility of services at the heart of local communities. Councillor Pam Posnett, chair of the Leicestershire Rural Partnership, said: “Rural services such as shops and post offices are crucial to communities and we want to help these local businesses to thrive. Improvements such as new chillers and display units can improve the range of stock, as well as the appearance and layout of the store.” For further details, see http://www.kerchingretail.com/vss
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On the Water Weekend Draws in the Crowds The Sun Shined, the people came & the On the Water Weekend at Pilling’s Lock Marina was nothing short of a resounding success. Over the three days we carried over 1,000 boat trippers on our Free Boat Rides, out along the canal outside the Marina & a few hundred yards into the River Soar. This was a feat that would not have been possible without our fleet of 4 Day-Boats and our team of Volunteer Berth Holders who Skippered the majority of the Boat Trips. I know on the handful of trips I skippered there were passengers who had not been to a Marina before and some had never been on the Rivers or Canals before so it is great to engage with these people and show them how wonderful the waterways are, what facilities are available & who can help them experience it all. Our Open Boat Viewings attracted lots of interest too with a few tentative enquiries coming in each day and lots of positive feedback. Viewings were also helped by our Volunteer Berth Holders who are the perfect example of who to talk to if you want to own a boat. It was also interesting that a few people selling boats in the local area saw how busy we were and have subsequently bought their boats here for us to broker the vessels. The Bands played on Sunday and Monday afternoons and the beer flowed well into the evenings. A Hog was roasted and a barbeque emptied all our fridges! A huge thank you to all who made the event such a massive success & if you are a Marina that didn’t take part this year shame on you! Get yourself organised for 2015, this is where our future business is coming from. Paul Lillie General Manager – Pilling’s Lock Marina
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The topic for the 14th April accompanied by slides, was very ably given by Josephine Burgess who is a volunteer speaker for “Save the children” The title of the talk for adults, is called “Save the Children Then and Now” and was about the history of how and who founded the Charity and what has been achieved since the founding and the current work being undertaken. The founder was a well-to-do Edwardian lady named Eglantyne Jebb. She was not particularly enamoured with children but decided to “give life” from a strategic distance by setting up the fund at the end of the First World War. She was driven not by sentimental concern for individual children, but by a passionate humanitarism that many had lost sight of at the end of the War. Her first quest was to seek help from the Archbishop of Canterbury asking him to donate collections on one day close to Christmas, but he declined not wishing to associate himself with a political organisation. Eglantyne then wrote to the Pope, who granted an interview which proved very positive as he then contributed £25,000 of his personal money before promising that the Catholic Churches all round the World would contribute to the Fund. The Church of
England and several other faith groups then came together for an unprecedented international inter-faith collection in support of the Fund; save the Children was then placed firmly on the international map with sister organisations quickly appearing all over the World. Eglantyne worked tirelessly and one day in 1922, she looked down from the top of Mount Saleve outside Geneva, over the international city and drafted the pioneering statement of children’s human rights that has since evolved into the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – forever changing the way the World regards and treats its children. Sadly, six years later at 52 years old, Eglantyne died. Her legacy brought the current work into focus throughout the World saving the lives and mental security enabling the chance for children to thrive and prosper. The talk was thoroughly appreciated by the Membership resulting in a marvellous collected donation of £100.00. Our May Meeting will take the form of a Coach Outing to Carsington Water and Masson Mills.
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Nearly 1000 girls were policing Leicester. Saturday night, 26th April, saw sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, partners and colleagues unite across the county. They took over not only the King Power Stadium but also the streets of Leicester during the LOROS Hospice Twilight Walk - an annual 10km Sponsored Walk for ladies only. The circuit was a circular loop which included some of Leicester City hot spots. Walkers enjoyed the mysterious New Walk, illuminated by lanterns, nooks and crannies in the oldest part of the city as well as the pink and violet lights of the modern Curve Theatre building and much more! The walk started from and finished at the King Power Stadium, where the host for the evening was DJ Amy Voce from the GEM106 Breakfast Team. As part of the celebrations, walkers had the opportunity to play games to win food vouchers to the new bar and grill, The Spur, but also to remember their loved ones by releasing a pink helium-filled balloon with their messages attached. The sky changed colour to pink for a while, making the beginning of the evening very special and emotional. One of the participants of this year’s LOROS Twilight Walk said: “The balloon release touched me deeply and made me cry as I miss my Nanny who died at LOROS. Being together with such fantastic ladies during this amazing event gave me hope and happiness! I look forward to taking part in the event next year!” The theme for 2015's Twilight Walk will be Saints and Sinners. This year’s theme “999 Emergency” called for Doctors, Nurses, Firegirls, Policewomen and many more emergency service themed outfits. LOROS Fundraising Team were impressed by the ladies’ creative ideas! The pictures are available on the charity official webpage www.loros.co.uk Christian Weikert-Picker, the event organiser said: “The LOROS Fundraising Team would like to say a big thank you to all the ladies who took part in our Twilight Walk. The atmosphere was magical and as always the event is one of our best supported fundraising events, we hope that the many 'Selfie' images taken on the night continues to spread the awareness of the work at the Hospice. We hope to raise over £40,000 from the event, which helps us to provide the vital help to our terminally ill patients and their families. We wouldn’t be able to organise this event without our great volunteers. Many thanks to them for their vital help!” For more details regarding this year’s Twilight Walk please visit www.loros.co.uk or call the LOROS Fundraising Team on 0116 231 8431/2.
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New detailed map of Charnwood Forest Getting out and exploring Charnwood Forest is about to get a whole lot easier with a new detailed map covering the whole of the area on a single sheet. The colourful 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey based map, designed by award-winning Northamptonshire-based map publisher Global Mapping, shows additional footpaths, bridleways and permissive paths. It also shows public access land and includes information on places to visit etc. It only costs £4.99 and is available to buy locally and online. Publication has been made possible by funding from Leicestershire County Council, Charnwood Borough Council, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, North West Leicestershire District Council and the Ramblers Association.
The county council is looking to recruit more local residents to be trained as master composters. It’s a win-win situation for all involved – the master composters can develop their interest in gardening while helping to reduce the amount of organic waste which goes to landfill.
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Master composters can join a wellestablished group and use their own skills and enthusiasm to choose how they would like to raise awareness of the benefits of home composting and encourage more people to home compost.
Roy Denney, Chairman of the Ramblers, Leicestershire & Rutland Area is also Chairman of the Leicestershire Local New recruitsour willfirst be invited to a training Access Forum. In that role he instigated the map and says, ‘As so often thetime case It seems seems to a be long since we opened atcheckGarden Organic’s base in wherever you are, if you want to explore Charnwood Forest you find nursery yourself on walking off theof Parkweekend the corner Rd and on nearhas Coventry edge of the OS map. Parts of the Forest are already well-loved by many Leicestershire ing back it is, in people, fact, 12 years!Ryton The time gone next month and then be able to donate a minimum of 30 hours of but we hope that this locally centred map will encourage them to explore some of its lesser very quickly for us and our team of staff and a lot their time over the next 12 months. known corners and bring people in from further afield, boosting the local economy’ of the children we first knew as babies are now
With this in mind wePosnett, thought Pam thewe county council’s Cabinet The map is currently available from Bradgate Park, with other outlets toteenagers. follow shortly, or online would take the opportunity to tell you about member for communities, said: “Whatever from www.mapstop.co.uk some of the things that have happened in choose to do, they’ll the master composters recent times and how we are moving forward have the support of a volunteer co-ordinator into 2014 and beyond. as well as a lot of resources to help them too.
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“There will also be the chance to attend Following a disappointing Ofsted inspection, events and roadshows, give talks and which we continue to dispute, (please do read presentations, write blogs, set up websites the report online), we were very fortunate to and even start composting clubs – there are WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL OLDER appointPEOPLE our new group manager, Kate Bryan. so many opportunities to be involved.” Kate was previously employed as an Ofsted Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling for all knitters to join in The Big Knit this year to raise Jane Redfearn,and of Fleckney, is a current inspector, Inspection Team Manager much-needed funds to help keep local older people warm and healthy this coming winter. composter as well as an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Manager master at Prospects, (who allotment-holder. She Last year we received an incredible 42,000 little hats and need your help to match this inspect on behalf of Ofsted). Kate, for whom said: “I have learned such a lot through the scheme – and not just challenging total which will assist our winter warmth campaign 2014. Innocent drinks donate nothing but will outstanding is acceptable, brings composting 25p for each little hat which will adorn the smoothie with her a significant rangeabout of experience in but also recycling, reusingstandards and foodto waste. I’m really glad I bottles sold in Sainsbury stores in November. judging practice against required became a master ensure that the children are being challenged incomposter and would Knitters can get the simple knitting patterns online at encourage anyone order to prepare them well for school. Kate says, with an interest to sign www.ageuk.org.uk/leics or by calling the Business up.” “I am delighted to be working with the staff Development Manager on 0116 2237344. teams at Woodlands & Gables Both If younurseries. are a Leicestershire resident, aged 18 Please arrange for your knitted hats to be at Age UK settings are forward thinkingor and committed over, and wouldto like to find out more, visit: Leicester Shire & Rutland (Ref: BDM), Lansdowne House, providing the children and parents with the very http://www.lesswaste.org.uk/master_com113 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7LA by the end of best service. Ofsted are concentrating poster or callheavily 0116 305 7005. September. on how the quality of teaching affects children’s learning and we are all determined to move forward to providing an outstanding experience for our children…and to ensure that they have lots of fun whilst learning.”
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6th White Horse Duck Race Success The duck-tainted dust has finally settled on Birstall's most prolific charity event. The White Horse's annual May Bank Holiday Duck Race delivered substantial charitable profit and marine mayhem in equal measure. It was day of major successes; the weather mercifully remained clear, the atmosphere sang of enjoyment, and, most importantly, there was plenty of money obtained for the two respective charities.
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The majority of prizes have now been collected and all winners have been contacted, with the top 3 ducks being numbers 123, 623 and 61 respectively. The funds are still being collected, but so far the amount raised is a magnificent £1838.84. Helen McNulty, of the Youth Café where the funds raised from the sold ducks were being donated, said that she is "over the moon" with the donation. She added, "the money means I can have two extra youth workers for a year, on a Wednesday". But it is worth noting that the Youth Café chose to share the day with a local fundraising group, raising money to help a young girl called Effie Hadman who has a rare neurodegenerative disorder, 'Batten Disease'. They also received £470.
Central England School for Performing Arts is a fantastic opportunity for young people to try out a challenging and comprehensive programme of workshops including dance, acting, musical theatre and technical theatre. All of this at non-profit rates and provided purely for the love of performing. High quality, experienced teachers, but half the price of some schools. The school was initially established by a group of theatre professionals with West end experience based at the iconic, stunning setting Hansom Hall in Leicester City centre. Our reputation has grown immensely due to our ability to get the best out of the young people we work with and our serious commitment to developing young performers.
But Helen's fervent thanks regarding the people of Birstall's generosity didn't end there; she remarked, "Another good thing that's come from us being the main benefactors is that we get our name out there, as so many residents still do not know we exist! We had quite a few asking us for days and times that we open, so now there are a few more young people and families that we can help and support".
We have a passion towards creating a valuable learning experience in a friendly, welcoming environment to either inspire young people to develop their chosen fields or just try something new and make lots of new friends.
And it was to be a day of records; not only were there a record number of prizes donated, but there was also a record number of ducks bought on the day - a staggering 1200. Furthermore, it is worth remembering that the majority of the items bought from the stalls on the day were made by the young people who themselves attend the very same Youth Café that the funds raised have been donated to.
Whether you already have existing skills or you’re eager to try something new and exciting, you will be placed in a group that matches your abilities and with a teacher that can bring out the best in you.
Finally, huge thanks to all those that donated prizes for the Duck Race winners. This year we had a record number of prizes donated, with the final figure at over 40. We are very grateful for donations from the following: Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Dan's Barbers, Vintage Ink, Gunn's Gym, Allen's Bakery, Lambourne Café, PGA Professional Matt Stephens, Kelly's Hair, Co-op, Tesco, Aroma Spice, Birstall Jewellery, NTL Computer Services, Silly Prices, Penny Wise, Birstall Garden Centre, Ruby Tuesdays Café, Head Rush Hairdressing, Lily and Grace Florist, Birstall Parish Council, Bebeau Beauty, TJ Cycles, Kimmy’s Fun Faces, David North Delicatessen, Glenn Lewin Butchers, The White Horse, Birstall Pet Supplies, Leicester Tigers, Shoe City, La Vivra, Daniel Weedon Hairdressing, Birstall Fisheries, Park View Stables.
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Further thanks must go to the Leicestershire County Council IMPACT team for the use of the Penalty shoot out, to the parents and youth workers at the Youth Café for their hard work, to Paddle Plus for their river services, to Think Sign and Print for their printing services and to Woodlands Nursery for costume hire, to Leicester Tigers for their support. Charlotte Foy of the White Horse added “Thanks too to all those who came along on the day to support these worthy causes, the money raised will really make a difference to both groups. We’re looking forward to 2015 already!”
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Bipolar Coffee Helping You to Plan a Great Morning Day Out in Leicester and Leicestershire
A coffee morning is being held to raise funds for Bipolar UK, the national charity supporting individuals and families affected by bipolar, sometimes known as manic depression. The charity event is on Saturday 21st of June from 10am to midday at Methodist Church Hall, Wanlip Lane, Birstall LE4 4JS. Tea and coffee will be served alongside a number of stalls which will include cakes, plants, nearly new goods and a tombola. Bipolar is a severe mental health illness characterised by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows. The majority of individuals with bipolar experience alternating episodes of mania and depression. Between 600,000 and 1.2 million individuals in the UK (1% to 2% of the population) have bipolar. The impact and devastation of bipolar are not about the sufferer alone. Including parents and partners for example, bipolar affects over three million people in the UK today. Bipolar UK provides a range of services to enable people affected by bipolar and associated illnesses to take control of their lives. The charity’s services include a national network of self help groups, a mentoring scheme supporting individuals in hospitals, psychiatric units and their local communities, a youth service, and a webbased discussion forum.
Looking for ideas for great days out this year? The new Great Days Out 2014 guide for Leicester and Leicestershire has been produced by Leicester Shire Promotions to provide families, couples and groups with details of great events and festivals, attractions and places to visit, eating and drinking, and also highlights the King Richard III connections in the city and county. Supported by Leicester and Leicestershire tourism partners, the free guide highlights day trip opportunities around leisure themes including family fun, outdoors, arts & culture, food & drink, and history & heritage. The guide for visitors to, and residents of, Leicester and Leicestershire also includes travel information and a handy location map of the city and county. The guides will be distributed throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and surrounding areas in preparation for the Easter holiday break. To get hold of your copy, call 0116 299 4444, email info@visitleicester.info, download a copy online at www.goleicestershire.com or pick up a copy from the Visit Leicester centre at 51 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester. About Leicester Shire Promotions: Leicester Shire Promotions is the tourism organisation for Leicester and Leicestershire. The company works in partnership with Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, Visit England and the local tourism industry to deliver campaigns and services to attract more visitors to the city and county. For more information, go to www.visitleicester.info or www.goleicestershire.com, or follow us on Twitter at @l_p_l
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Pioneering dementia support service to launch at the Leicester Royal Infirmary A new service is being launched by Alzheimer’s Society at Leicester Royal Infirmary to help people live well with dementia.
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A fun packed Friday supporting the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Alex’s Wish, a local Charnwood charity whose mission is to find a cure for Alex and others like him, shall receive profits from this event the London Paris ride Flowers, Will Watts Alex’s Wish,all a local Charnwood charityand whose mission to is to findcycle a cure forAdam Alex and others like him, A fun Fridaythis supporting the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. andreceive 10 others will be undertaking in July covering 277to miles incycle just 3ride daysAdam using nothingWill but Watts the shall all packed profits from event and the London Paris Flowers, power of their legs. and 10 others will be undertaking in July covering 277 miles in just 3 days using nothing but the Alex’s Wish, a local Charnwood charity whose to find a cure for Alex and others like him, power mission of their is legs. shall receive all profits from this event and the London to Paris cycle ride Adam Flowers, Will Watts and 10 others will be undertaking in July covering 277 miles in just 3 days using nothing but the power of their legs.
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7pm - 2-Course Dinner 8.30pm Chat and Q&A with Tigers and International legends George Chuter and Craig 1.30pm - A complimentary round of golf in the afternoon (optional, must be advised at time 8.30pm - Chat and Q&A with Tigers and International legends George Chuter and Craig Newby of booking) Newby 10pm till late - Dance the rest of the night away to leading Motown tribute band The 7pm - 2 Course Dinner 10pm till late - Dance the rest of the night away to leading Motown tribute band The Heatwaves 8.30pm - Chat and Q&A with Tigers and International legends George Chuter and Craig Heatwaves Newby 10pm till late - Dance the rest of the night away to leading Motown tribute band The Heatwaves
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The Hospital Liaison Dementia Support Service, which launched on Tuesday, April 22, will see three members of staff from the charity working from the hospital in a bid to improve patient experience, reduce time spent in hospital and re-admissions as well as provide valuable information, advice and guidance. The service is centred around the completion of a specialist document developed by Alzheimer’s Society called This is Me, which details things that are important to the person with dementia like food preferences, interests and hobbies. Any person then involved in their care will have easy access to the things most pertinent to their happiness and wellbeing. Jo Rodwell, Alzheimer’s Society dementia support manager in Leicestershire and Rutland said: ““Hospital can be a daunting experience for someone with dementia, who may be experiencing confusion or have trouble communicating. This service is an exciting opportunity to build on the good work that is already going on at the hospital to ensure that people with the condition get the best possible care. We’ll be working closely with staff and patients and we hope that by providing support and information, people will stay in hospital for shorter periods, improving their quality of life and also saving money for the hospital.” Anybody can refer into the service and self-referrals are also accepted. For more information contact Jo Rodwell (Dementia Support Manager) or Sally Grundy (Services Manager) on 0116 231 1111 or e-mail leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk.
LOROS COLOURFUN MILE
LOROS has been counting down and has officially launched their new exciting event for 2014, the Colourfun Mile, which is set to be a big hit with all of the family. Christian Weikert-Picker, LOROS Fundraiser, said, “The Colourfun Mile on Wednesday 18th June is open to all ages and is set to shower everyone in multi-coloured powder paint, smiles and laughter. We are planning to start on Station Road in Hinckley Town Centre, and as runners race along in their white t-shirt they will enter various colour zones where they will be showered in special powder paint! The paint, also known as Festival Powder and Race Paint is the safest, fully tested throwing powder on the market. Made from natural corn starch and colour dyes that are food and cosmetic grade tested to the highest FDA standard, it is biodegradable, environmentally friendly and easy to clean up! It is the paint chosen by the largest professional organiser of the colour runs in the UK. With music, dancing and massive colour blasts along the mile, this is set to be the brightest party Leicestershire has seen!” For more information and to register visit loros.co.uk/fundraising
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Swift Fitted Furniture Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
SUPPORT THE LOROS SPRING RAFFLE IN MEMORY OF PHIL What would you choose if you had to decide between winning £10,000 cash or a luxury cruise? This is exactly the decision that the winner of the LOROS Spring 2014 raffle will have to make following the draw on Wednesday 11th June. Imagine leaving your worries behind and sailing away on a luxury cruise or having £10,000 available to spend on anything you like. Joining in the LOROS Spring 2014 raffle is also a great way to help raise funds for vital care services and every £1 ticket sold makes a difference. LOROS offers caring expertise to patients and families who may be spending their last days, even hours, together. Your kindness would enable us to continue providing the best quality of life during these precious times. Phil Read and his family are a typical example of the care provided by LOROS and Phil’s family are very keen to tell of their experience at LOROS to support the raffle in memory of Phil. Following a conversation with Phil’s nurse, when his pain became too much to bear, that a bed was made available and his family drove him to LOROS. The volunteers on reception greeted him warmly and immediately took him to the ward. Having never visited before, Phil’s family describe their first impressions of LOROS as homely, welcoming and friendly. Unfortunately Phil’s condition deteriorated quickly but he spent 10 happy days at LOROS until he died in October 2013.
Established in 1994 we are a small skilled six man team specialising in quality made to measure fitted furniture produced in our own local workshop and installed by our own fitting team. The majority of our business comes from the recommendations of satisfied customers, you can always expect a friendly service from first contact to completion. All customers demand and expect a quality finish but at SWIFT, we believe in delivering the most complete service encompassing all the factors that we ourselves would want from a company working in our home: professionalism, friendliness, quality workmanship, flexibility and above all, a passion to surpass your expectations. This is the ethos that the whole team works to everyday. We have dozens of impeccable references hand written by delighted customers which we are more than happy for you to read. Please read our testimonials on our web site: swiftfittedfurniture.com Moving to our current factory unit and showroom in 2003, you can browse our displays showing various ranges, styles and colours, it is here that , if required, you will be given the assistance and knowledge of an experienced member of our team, they will be more than happy to answer any questions and offer advice. Please call Paul to book an appointment. We will also be delighted to visit your home at a time convenient to you and your family to discuss what options are available. All of our quotations are free and there is no obligation to proceed. Our workshop has an excellent balance of time served craftsmen and cutting edge machinery to ensure our work is not only competitive, but also of the highest quality with a 10 year guarantee giving you the customer, piece of mind. If you would like to visit our workshop, we would be pleased to show you around. Please call Paul to book an appointment. CALL PAUL: 0116 246 0686 Unit B7, Troon Way Business Centre, Humberstone Lane, Leicester LE4 9HA
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It is people like Phil and his family that you would be helping by joining in the fun, whether it’s by purchasing tickets yourself or selling them on to your family and friends. Either way, your support is much appreciated and who knows, it could be you having to make the choice between cash or cruise! If you would like to purchase tickets or sell them to family and friends, you can contact the lottery office on 0116 2318430 or email lottery @loros.co.uk. Alternatively you can visit any LOROS shop. Closing date Saturday 31st May!
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