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It tells the incredible story of how Charles Darwin came to discover the secrets of evolution and why it took him over twenty years before he plucked up the courage to publish his remarkable ideas. It’s a show packed with big theories, terrible puns, brilliant physical comedy and six cracking original songs about everything from blasted boring barnacles to the perils of marrying your cousin; “science can rarely have been such fun”.

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Ellie conquers Kilimanjaro and raises thousands for charity A LEICESTERSHIRE teenager has conquered the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in a fund-raising trek that has raised nearly £3,000 for a local charity.

Eighteen-year-old Ellie Allan, from Rothley, undertook the eight-day expedition last month (Oct), in aid of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).

Ellie – a Loughborough Endowed Schools student – was a childhood friend of Joe Humphries, the Rothley teenager who collapsed and died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) while out jogging in October 2012.

Since his death, Joe’s friends and family have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of SADS and campaign for a better understanding of sudden, unexpected death in young people.

They set up the Joe Humpries Memorial Trust (JHMT), and have campaigned for compulsory CPR training in schools and defibrillators in schools, community venues and sports clubs.

Ellie said: “I decided to trek Kilimanjaro after my dad said for my 18th birthday present he would take me anywhere in the world. I thought it was something a bit different and worthwhile to do.

“I chose to raise money for the JHMT because I knew Joe well as a child, and because as well as having that personal connection, it’s such a worthwhile charity to raise money for.

“I enjoy hiking as a hobby – in 2014, I did the Three Peaks challenge for the JHMT and I really enjoyed it, so I wanted to take on another challenge.

“The best bit of the trip was definitely reaching the summit. After six days of walking with little energy left, seeing the sign at the summit was overwhelming.

“The night before, we had to set off from the campsite at midnight and walk uphill for eight hours in temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees, only stopping every hour for a five-minute break. It was a really good experience, but definitely the hardest thing I've ever done!”

All of the £2,951 Ellie raised will go directly to the JHMT. Steve Humphries, chair of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and Joe’s dad, said: “This is a fantastic personal achievement for Ellie, and we’re honoured that she chose to dedicate her trip to Joe. “Ellie’s determination and strength of spirit have taken her all the way to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain, and it’s these qualities that have also helped her to raise such a fantastic amount for the Trust.

“This is another example of one of the many inspirational young people from Leicester and Leicestershire who are so committed to helping Joe’s Trust reduce the incidence of such devastating loss of young lives.

“We’ll put the money raised to good use – it will go towards our vital work raising awareness of sudden heart deaths, providing defibrillators and training, and helping to fund young people to reach their goals through our Inspire Awards scheme.”

To find out more about the work of the JHMT, visit www.jhmt.otg.uk, follow @JHMTorguk on Twitter or see www.facebook.com/jhmtorguk

Be smart – don’t keep Don’t work yourself to death this year up appearances IF YOU ARE struggling with money as the New Year begins, you are not alone.

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THE SAYING goes that hard work never killed anyone.

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A recent study suggests that constantly staying late at the office, sitting for hours and hours on end, could have a deadly impact on your health. It is thought that the stress of long hours can trigger biological changes in the body which, over time, can lead to deadly disease.

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THE MONDAY CLUB

ANSTEY. CROPSTON, THURCASTON AND ROTHLEY Today’s speaker Mr. Roy Wood was welcomed by a very enthusiastic audience including several visitors. The intriguing title of the “Secrets of the Rich” caught considerable attention.

Roy’s professional experience covered 35 years in the wealth management sector, having worked for such industry heavyweights as Barclays and for the past ten years with St. James's Place Wealth Management of which he is now the Senior Partner. He specialises in providing solutions in the areas of Retirement planning, Estate and Inheritance Tax planning and Investment planning. The company was founded in 1991 by Mike Wilson CBE, Sir Mark Weinberg and Lord Rothschild His talk centred on various aspects of the above finance, all of which were aimed to make his current audience think about their financial circumstances in regard to making the most of their savings through Bonds to enhance their investment value and also, protection of the accrued wealth earned through home ownership and Bank Accounts.

Roy explained his advice in a simple and pleasing manner and endeavoured to answer the multitude of questions posed, leaving a certain amount of reassurance and determination to take action to improve the individual’s circumstances in the future. He stressed the point of making a new Will, Securing Joint Bank Accounts and joint Home ownership.

This was the last Meeting for this year, as next month we shall look forward to our Annual Christmas Lunch at the Birstall Golf Club, who have successfully cared for our needs over the past 11 years, together with pleasant seasonal choral entertainment.

The Monday Club will be back in January 2016 with another year of friendship and excellent speakers, not to mention a Coach Trip in May and a Strawberry Cream Tea in July. In the meantime we wish everyone in our Villages, the Blessings of Christmas, Good Health and Happiness.

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Support for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence DOMESTIC and sexual violence support in Leicestershire is to be provided through a single service which will cover Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

The service was launched on Tuesday, 1st December. This service will have one new helpline number – 0808 802 0028. This number is free to call from landlines or mobile phones and will not appear on phone bills.

It will allow people aged 13 years upwards to call for support if they have been a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or if they would like to seek advice or information for themselves, a friend or family member. This helpline does not replace reporting these crimes to the police and in an emergency people should always call 999.

CLASSICAL “GREATS” FROM THE LOUGHBOROUGH ORCHESTRA

For their forthcoming winter concert, the Loughborough Orchestra will be playing music which is high on the classical “Hit List”.

The Elgar Cello Concerto is a highly regarded cornerstone of the cello repertoire and its performance by Will Robertson, pictured here, promises to be a treat for the audience.

Will was one of the talented pupils to attend Chetham’s music school before gaining a place to study at the Royal Academy of Music. The cello that he will be playing is on loan from the Royal Academy and allows his beautiful playing to sing above the orchestra! Will has performed widely in this country and has also travelled as far as Singapore to tour with a Chamber Orchestra. Will is looking forward to playing this famous Concerto with the orchestra.

To introduce the concert will be the melodies of the Karelia Suite by Jean Sibelius. This is a piece which is condensed from “Karelia Music” that Sibelius was commissioned to write. It is based on Finnish folk music and although it was written early in his career, it has a commonality with the nationalistic nature of much of his later compositions. Sibelius became known as Finland’s national composer.

And last, but by no means least, is Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. This last of the Tchaikovsky symphonies was probably his favourite and is full of lush melodies. There are strident tunes which grab attention and follow on from teasing, enigmatic rhythms passing between instruments. Other enchanting moments are better heard and felt than described!

This “must hear” programme is at Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Royland Rd., Loughborough on January 23rd at 7.30pm. Tickets are available via the website www.loughboroughorchestra.org.uk or from members of the orchestra.

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WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION BIRSTALL AND ROTHLEY BRANCH THE ART OF TROMPE-l’OEIL ‘Deceive the Eye’ This course is designed so that learners will learn perspective techniques. It concentrates on mural lay-out, multiple-point perspectives and ‘tips and tricks’. Topics include painting techniques for the foreground, middle and background, use of simple tools (e.g. levels, strings and projectors) to create ‘perceptively correct’ Italian floor tiles, arched doors, windows, columns and arches and much more!

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Monday 11th January 2016 NOTE: Please phone to see if places available. Marion Vincent 0116 2375156 BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN-Life in Eastern Europe under Communism Aspects of life in the ‘Warsaw Pact’ countries, from the end of the Second World War until 1989. How particular characteristics, cultures and even different political systems combined to undermine the Soviet Union’s protective barrier against the West.

Tutor: David Price. Fee £52.00 or Free if you are in receipt of an income related benefit.

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LOROS Hospice announce plans for a £6 million expansion LOROS Hospice is pleased to announce that it will be significantly developing its facilities next summer after being granted planning permission to extend its building.

The two Phase project will cost an estimated £6 million. Phase 1 will, first and foremost, see the size and quality of the Hospice’s Day Therapy and Outpatients facilities being improved, which will allow more than an additional 250 patients each year to visit on a regular basis and enhance their experience.

Phase 2 will be the building of a state-of-theart Clinical Skills Training Centre, which will ensure that LOROS continues to be a leading voice and positive influence in end of life care and education.

LOROS CEO John Knight said: “Like any progressive organisation LOROS needs to remain responsive to the changing needs of

the community that it was established to serve.

“Under the plans, we will create more space and bespoke facilities for our day therapy and lymphoedema services.

“In our new clinical skills training centre we’ll pass on to health and social care professionals our expertise in end of life care, promoting excellence and improving the experience of patients, their families and carers outside of our Hospice.”

It is anticipated that Phase 1 of the project will take around one year to complete with work starting by early summer.

Phase 2, the new stand-alone Clinical Skills Centre, is estimated to take a further year to complete, making the total project time from now to completion, approximately 2.5 years.

Funding from the project will come from two large historic legacies, the sale of Manor Croft – the previous LOROS day care building, located in the city – and a recent generous donation, as well as funds that have been carefully reserved over time for this very exciting development.

Speaking about the project, Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “I’m delighted to hear LOROS is expanding.

“LOROS is a Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland initiative and has provided vital help to so many thousands of people over the years.

“In particular, it’s great that they are developing their day care because a lot of people tend to think patients go to LOROS just to stay overnight but in fact, the Hospice supports so many people out in the community, as well as those who go in and are supported during the day.

“I’m also happy to hear that the expansion means LOROS will be able to share the good work they do by developing the clinical skills training centre.”

Local residents were consulted prior to the planning application going in, and those that came to view plans and discuss the future developments have been incredibly supportive.

The senior management team at LOROS Hospice said they will be working hard to ensure there is as little disruption as possible to local residents and neighbours.

“I’m very proud of LOROS and I’m also very proud of how much the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland community continue to support the Hospice,” added Mr Soulsby.

Whilst funding for the initial build has been met, fundraising to equip the new buildings and deliver the many services from the new site continues and anyone interested in getting involved can contact LOROS by calling: (0116) 231 3771 or emailing info@loros.co.uk

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“A Winter’s Night in Vienna” concert brought to Barrow by Charnwood Orchestra

Charnwood Forest: A Living Landscape Talk by Michael Jeeves

Monday 18th January 2016 at 7.30 p.m.

Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Michael Jeeves has been Head of Conservation, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust for the last 25 years.

Barrow’s Christmas wouldn’t be the same without this hugely popular seasonal event.

Note down 16th January in your new diary to make sure you book seats in plenty of time. As usual the Viennese concert will be in Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Cotes Road, Barrow, LE12 8JU starting at 7.00pm. We will do our best to get you into a festive mood with a free glass of bubbly or fruit juice and the hall decked with beautiful flower arrangements. Even the players will be sporting red carnations.

The Charnwood Forest Living Landscape project aims to conserve and enhance the unique wildlife, geology and character of Charnwood Forest. The project is led by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and is supported by Aggregate Industries.

The Trust offers free wildlife surveys to landowners, has a small grant scheme to help with management work and collaborates with others who are concerned with the conservation of this special area.

Members are free. Guests are welcome, £3 at the door. Refreshments included.

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The lights will dim and you will be enthralled with a medley of Viennese dances. Apart from the three favourite must-haves: Blue Danube Waltzes, Thunder and Lightning Polka and Radetsky March, we have yet again assembled a new programme including the Tik-Tak Polka and the Klipp Klapp Galop, both

by Johann Strauss 2, the Neckerei Polka by Joseph Strauss (means teasing), the Gold and Silver Waltz by Lehar and Mit Dampf Polka by Eduard Strauss if we can get hold of an anvil! (you can guess what that means!).

Tickets will cost £14.00 (£12.00 concessions) and £3.00 for accompanied children under 16. They are available from the Paper Shop, High St, Barrow or by contacting the box office on 07718 153117 or judithrodgers155@gmail.com or via Paypal on www.charnwodorchestra.org.uk How about giving tickets for this concert as a novel Christmas present!

You have no need to go to Vienna to watch Lorin Maazel when you have this just down the road! Eat your heart out, Andre Rieu.

These goods are below market value and do not exist.

The fraudsters will request your card details via the website; however the purchaser will then receive an email stating the payment failed and they must pay via bank transfer.

The fraudsters entice the purchaser and reassure them it is a legitimate purchase by using the widely recognised Trusted Shop Trustmark. The fraudsters are using the Trustmark fraudulently and have not been certified by Trusted Shops and therefore the purchaser is not covered by the Trusted Shop money-back guarantee.

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Check the authenticity of the websites before making any purchases. Conduct a ‘who is’ search on the website which will identify when the website has been created, be wary of newly formed domains. You can conduct this search using the following website - https://who.is/.

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Carry out online research in relation to the website, company name and the business address provided to identify any poor feedback or possible irregularities.

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Check the Trusted Shops Facebook page where warnings about websites using their Trustmark are published. If you are in doubt about the legitimacy of a Trustmark then you can contact Trusted Shops on 0203 364 5906 or by email service@trustedshops.co.uk. They will confirm whether they have certified that website.

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Payments made via bank transfer are not protected should you not received the item.

Therefore always try to make the payment via PayPal or a credit card where you have some payment cover should you not receive your product.

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If the item advertised seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

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Primary school place countdown PARENTS of children approaching school age are urged not to miss the closing date for places.

Our beginners completed their 10 week couch to 5k programme and to celebrate they took part in the Braunstone Park run. Some of our more experience runners joined in as support or cheered on from the sidelines. As a club, it is great to see new members joining and achieving their targets and we’re there to support them every step of the way. www.parkrun.org.uk

Leicestershire County Council is reminding people that if their son or daughter is four before 1 September 2016, they need to apply for infant or primary schools by 15 January, and has published guidance to help.

Applications for children moving from infant to junior school also need to be sent in by the same date. The top tips underline key things to consider and are available online: 1) Apply on time – the closing date is 15 January, 2016 for first time admissions

Our Beginners take on their first Braunstone Park Run

Some comments from our beginners Elizabeth Smeet - I joined due to Facebook, I wanted to run but didn't have the confidence to go out alone as I thought people would laugh at me. After 10 weeks I am now confident to go alone between sessions. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming.

Lianne Elliott - I joined to lose weight and get healthy. Many of my friends were part of the team so that's how I heard about it. Everybody is friendly and welcoming. I'm also looking forward to the social events.

Tina Garner - I joined as a walker, through my friend & her hubby, I always said to the runners "no you won't get me running, I'm a walker" but then I felt I needed more than just twice a week walking, was told at a social meeting that there would be a beginners 10 week c25k course starting, so I thought what have I got to lose Next beginners group starts on 7th January Also calling new members who wish to run as part of a club in the Leicester Road Running League www.lrrl.co.uk We’re always looking for new members in all age categories so if you’re not part a club already and are nearby to Anstey get in touch www.teamanstey.co.uk

2) Apply online – this is secure and the easiest way to apply 3) Use your right to apply for three choices of school, but make sure that one choice is always your catchment school 4) Read each school’s admissionspolicy before making an application 5) Remember to check your application to ensure that all of the information that you have supplied is correct and accurate before you submit it - also check that you press the ‘submit’ button and that you receive an acknowledgement email following submitting your application.

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“Pester power” costing East Midlands families almost £6k a year EAST MIDLANDS parents give in to “pester power” - to the tune of £5,668 a year, according to a new study by Quidco. New research has revealed the extent to which modern parents feel pressure from their children – with almost half (41 percent) admitting they succumb “most of the time” to requests from their children to spend money.

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RALLY WIN FOR BARROW PAIR In the early part of November, John Dignan and his son Peter piloted their 1966 MGB Roadster to a class victory in The International Rally of Tests. The Barrow upon Soar-based crew also finished in second position overall in this classic car event, which this year was run over several counties in the north of England and the south of Scotland. They also tasted victory as part of a team of three cars, which included a Porsche 356 and a Ford Escort MK1.

The field of seventy five cars represented a who’s who of classic car rallying, with a wonderful selection of eighteen marques from the 1950s and 1960s. Amongst these were Porsches, Volvos, Alfa Romeos, Minis, Fords and MGs. Examples from AustinHealey, Mercedes-Benz, Hillman, Triumph, Jaguar and Lancia were also in attendance.

Famous names taking part included Fred Gallagher (co-driver to Tony Pond and Juha Kankkunen) and Neil Wilson (winner of the RAC Rally with Henri Tolvonen in 1985).

Run over four days, the rally started in Northumberland with an evening prologue of two driving tests and two regularity sections (a section of the rally to be completed in a specified time). This placed the Dignan’s MGB in eleventh position overall for the start of the first full day, which was to be run from Slaley Hall in Northumberland to Dumfries. The Day 1 route had five navigation regularity sections and eight special tests and ran through Kielder Forest, Hawick, Selkirk, Bowhill Estate (near Selkirk), before a tea halt at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway.

The day’s efforts moved John and Peter up to first overall and helped put their three-car team ahead of the pack. An evening time control section on the challenging Dundrennan Military Ranges, near the Solway

Firth, saw them drop to second place before the night stop at Dumfries.

Day 2 comprised six regularities and nine more special tests through the areas of Kershope, Kielder Forest, Hadrian’s Wall, Langley Castle, the Pennines, the North Yorkshire Moors and Tan Hill. During the day, John and Peter again moved up to first overall, only to drop to second after the night time controls on the Catterick Ranges.

After the night halt at Redworth Hall in County Durham, Day 3 included five regularities and nine tests routing through the Pennines via Skipton before crossing into Bowland Forest, the Trough of Bowland and the roads throughout Lancashire. The final tests at Weeton Army Barracks were followed by the finish in Blackpool.

At the Gala dinner and prize giving, John and Peter were awarded some magnificent glass trophies for their class and team victories and also for finishing second overall. This excellent result crowned a very successful year for the Dignans, which included the award for top expert in the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) classic road rally championship.

John has owned the MGB since 1968 and has won the MG Car Club speed championship seven times with the car. He is a member of the North Leicester MG Club which meets at the Lingdale Golf Club near Woodhouse Eaves on the third Wednesday of each month. Visit the club’s website www.northleicester-mg.org.uk to find out all about the club’s activities.

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MOROCCO by NEIL GLEN Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries with Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountainous interior and a rich culture and all combined with great birdwatching in this easily accessible country. Neil will take us to a warm climate, just what we need at this time of the year.

Tuesday 12th January at 7.30pm

THE LITTLE OWLS OF LEICESTERSHIRE by RICHARD PEGLER Richard has spent over 5 years observing, recording and photographing Little Owls of the county and tonight we will look at the life of this delightful bird and the threats that it faces.

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Tuesday 9th February at 7.30pm The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley with free on-site parking and easy access.

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