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The Rotary Club of the Soar Valley and the Sorrel Youth Café work together to clean up the village. On Saturday 20th May young people and staff from the Café worked with members of the Rotary Club to fill eight bags of litter, discarded bottles and drink cans from around Mountsorrel Village. Working in teams, the litter pickers, younger and older, delved into the hedges, along footpaths and down the side of buildings to hunt out other people’s left over rubbish. The partnership between the two groups continues to grow with the Rotary club generously financially supporting the Café with small annual grants. For the Rotary Club, Peter Bickley commented: The Club is keen to support any initiative that brings our communities together. In working with the Café we are encouraging people across the generations to work on the issues that will help keep our village’s great places to live. It also helps both groups gain a better understanding of each others view’s. The litter pick proved a great success, particularly when we could all see results of all our hard work. Graham Lloyd, the Youth Officer at the Café told us: Today has been a great opportunity to ask the Mountsorrel community to think again about ways to keep the village clean and safe. Young people aged between 3 and 18 worked with Rotary members to clean up the village. Over the next year, the Café intends to develop its programme and is keen is keen to hear from anyone who is consider volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in finding out more about the Café or joining the team of volunteers, then please give Graham a call on 07775 616001 or email glloyd@sycafe.org
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Embroiderers' Guild Study Day Sunday 17th September The Embroiderers' Guild are holding a Study Day on Sunday 17th September 2017 at Thringstone Community Centre, The Green, Thringstone, Leicestershire LE67 8NR. Three workshops are taking place. Paul Johnson of Bookart using papercraft techniques to produce' Secret Gardens in a Box', Gill Greany on Indian Quilting technique 'Kantha' and Raya Brown on making 'Pictures with Felt Tops'. The workshops run from 10.00-3.30pm.
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Box one contains an arbour with stand up topiary, shrubs, a canopy and surrounding pergola - made from a single sheet of paper. The second box could be a Japanese garden with tea house, bridge and lanterns etc., and a pop-up accordion book section can hold your own poem based on the theme.
Kantha Stitching with Gill Greany Traditional kanthas are made up of layers of discarded saris or cotton cloth sewn together with running stitch to create patterns and texture. During this workshop we will look at traditional kanthas from Bangladesh, Ralli quilts from the Sind Valley in Pakistan and some si
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“The rain cleared away for us and the day was just beautiful,” says Emma Hallam, founder of Alex’s Wish a local Rothley based charity who raise money to fund clinical trials into finding treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; a life limiting condition which affects boys across the UK including Emma’s son Alex, after whom the charity is named. “We are still receiving sponsorship money but to date over £10,000 has been raised making this one of our most popular and successful events that we run each year.” Lisa Bacon of SHB Solicitors who adopted Alex’s Wish as their Charity of the Year said, “Last year I cycled it and this year I marshalled for them and once again thoroughly enjoyed the event. Alex’s Wish is a fabulous charity to support and I’m looking forward to working closely with them again throughout this year.” Event sponsor and charity trustee Adam Flowers of Flowers Associates commented on the event saying, “I’m a very keen cyclist and have cycled this event for many years as well as taken part in other Alex’s Wish cycling challenges including the London to Paris challenge and the Prudential Ride London event. “As a local firm we are thrilled to support such a pro-active and positive charity as Alex’s Wish. I’m looking forward to being involved for many, many years to come and would urge anyone interested in getting out there and either challenging themselves or just getting a bit fitter to have a look at the events Alex’s Wish run and join in!” Added Emma, “It’s great to have good feedback on the event and to see everyone enjoying the routes. I really want to thank all the volunteers, marshals and sponsors too. Flowers Associates were our headline sponsor and we also received support from new sponsor Parkhill Building & Joinery as well as Cuppas of Rothley. We also had three returning sponsors from last year too - Nisa (Bradleys store) in Rothley were the events first-aid sponsors, The Woodmans Stroke Pub in Rothley were the communications sponsor and Pedal Power were the on-site bike specialists. Without their support this event would be almost impossible to put on. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” To find out about other Alex’s Wish events please visit their website: www.alexswish.co.uk
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Give it a Grow: Herbs Basil – have you ever bought a pot of basil from a supermarket? How long has it lasted? Well here’s a tip to prolong the life and usefulness of this delicious herb.
Have you got a little time to spare and a skill to share? The Sorrel Youth Café and its Community Café provision, MYCafe, are looking for people to help it maintain and develop its services.
Take it out of the plastic pot and you’ll see just how many basil plants are crammed into this one space; they long to be freed! Basil prefers to have space and thrives with just one plant per pot, so carefully prise apart the tangled web of congested roots and plant one to three plants into a fresh pot of soil. Any indoor plants need a pot with holes in (for drainage), which is placed in another container/ pot, to enable watering. [Pop into our local charity shop for a wide selection of containers/ pots, which can be used for this purpose.] Leave on a sunny window sill and water frequently but do not drown it (as they don’t like to sit in water), and watch it grow. The leaves have a lovely scent, will become much larger and can be picked off individually to be enjoyed in salads, mixed with pasta, and are especially nice with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and olive oil: a treat on a warm summer evening. [Also, if you pinch out the new shoots from the top of the plant, it makes the plant bushier, so the more you eat, the more the plant will produce!] If you don’t have access to soil or pots, you could ask a neighbour if they could spare some, or you could experiment with placing a few of the basil plants in a jar with a small amount of water in the bottom, changing the water frequently to stop it stagnating/ going smelly. Chives – A garden herb that ticks all the boxes! Edible leaves and flowers, attractive to pollinating insects, beautiful purple and green colours, comes back year after year (even in cold weather), has pretty seed heads which spread easily (or can be saved for new plants next year), can be encouraged to flower twice a year (May and August, if cut low after flowering in May). If you’re unsure where to get hold of some chive plants, ask your local Master Gardeners; they may even be able to give you some for free, to get you started! Leicestershire Masters Gardeners, is a volunteer scheme, run by ‘Garden Organic’, training and supporting their volunteers to promote the benefits of ‘growing your own food’, equipping them to provide advice and support to people in their local neighbourhood. For more information visit:
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Watermead Challenge 2017 This year’s Watermead Challenge charity run is being held at 7pm on Tuesday 11th July 2017. There are the usual five and three mile courses. Race Director, Chris Battye commented “ the two distances appeal to a range of abilities from novice runners to the more experienced. The flat lakeside course is popular as it offers the chance to achieve a personal best time.”
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Over the last three years the Sorrel Youth Café has developed its services to provide support to all parts of the Mountsorrel community. Of course, as a youth work charity the Café is always seeking to ensure that its provides educational activities for young people, aged 8 and above. Alongside this however, those involved in the Café believe that young people are not separate from, but part of the community. This is now why we are open between 9.00 and 2.00 every week day to the general public. The aim of both the Youth Café and Community Café is to offer a social meeting place that brings people together, offers support and provides educational opportunities. Weekly groups for young people receiving additional educational support and regular sessions singers, already happen or are planned. Financial support from the Parish Council, Mountsorrel United Charities, the Peoples Lottery and the Derbyshire Environmental Trust over the last means that the café has now been refurbished and is great place to be for people of all ages. However, it cannot do this without volunteers. Graham Lloyd, the Youth Officer told us: ‘The Café already has an amazing team of volunteers who keep it going throughout the year. However, we are now looking to build on this by recruiting more local volunteers to join us. It’s a really exciting time for the café and it would be great if more residents became involved’ The Café is looking for volunteers with a range of skills, abilities and interests to help in both the youth and community Café parts of its work. Graham went on to say: ‘We are not looking for experts, but people who have some time, who can talk to other people and are keen to help. If people have additional interest’s and skills such as crafts, sport or who are good at organising things, then that would be great. The Café is situated in the heart of the village and I want to help it become even more part of the community.’ In addition to looking for volunteers for its day to day operation, the Café is also looking for a new treasurer. The existing treasurer is seeking to retire after being involved with the café since it started. If you are interested in finding out more about the Café, its work and volunteering, please give Graham a call on 07775 616001 or email glloyd@sycafe.org
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ANSTEY. CROPSTON, THURCASTON AND ROTHLEY Monday 8th May dawned with overcast skies and a decidedly chilly wind, but nothing was going to deter the group of Club members and their invited guests from enjoying the day of our annual outing. As usual, Woods Coaches provided our transport and our driver, Vince, set off via a pleasantly scenic route towards our first destination of Whitwell, situated on the northeast shore of Rutland Water, where we disembarked to partake of some mid-morning refreshments in the Harbour Café. Despite it being too cool to sit outside to admire the glorious views, the atmosphere inside the café was warm and welcoming and, judging by the animated conversations and laughter, everyone was making the most of their time together. Suitably replete, we re-boarded the coach for the short journey to our next stopping place of Stamford, where it was interesting to learn that in 2017 this beautiful town celebrates the 50th anniversary since it became the first conservation town in the country. This significant milestone will be at the forefront of
the town’s autumn Georgian Festival from 21st to 24th September. Like some other old English towns, Stamford grew rich on the wool trade, until the 15th century when the trade transferred to East Anglia. The restored All Saints’ Brewery is a reminder of the contribution of the brewing trade to the fortunes of the town; Stamford Arts Centre, built in 1768, also houses the tourist Information Centre, while nearby Burghley House is a fine Elizabethan house which was home to the powerful Cecil family during the reign of Elizabeth 1. There are several other significant places of interest to see in the town, but today its mellow limestone buildings are its greatest asset, with over 600 listed buildings, many of which emphasise their Georgian heritage and which attract numerous visitors annually. We barely had a glimpse of all that Stamford has to offer during the short time we were there – a good reason to make a return visit in the not-too-distant-future! Everyone selected their own choice of place at Stamford to have lunch, before once more re-joining the coach for the final visit of the
day to Melton Mowbray. On arrival, there was time to stroll around the shops, to browse or make purchases and to find somewhere to have a cup of tea. Also, no visit to Melton Mowbray is complete without making some purchases at the renowned pork pie shop of Dickinson and Morris! Finally, feeling a little foot-sore and weary, we returned to the coach for our homeward journey. The glowering skies had not changed all day, but despite this, the rolling and verdant countryside with many fields of vibrant coloured rapeseed flowers, which we passed by during our journey, more than made up for the lack of sunshine.
From Jennifer Kennington Our next meeting at our regular venue of Cropston Evangelical Free Church will be at 2.15pm on Monday 12th June when our speaker will be Peter Gee-Pemberton who will tell us about the work involving the Air Ambulance for Children. Visitors are most welcome: cost £3 per meeting. Our meeting on 10th July will be our annual strawberry cream tea at the Blue Bell Inn, Rothley. For further information, please contact Mrs Maja Tompkins on 07709 201881
A ‘BARROW FULL OF GIFTS’ FOR ALL LOVERS OF FINE FODDER Barrow Upon Soar gets a new deli gift shop! The Blacksmiths Arms, located in the village of Barrow Upon Soar, is opening its brand-new deli gift shop this bank holiday weekend and visitors are invited to come and look around; there’ll be complimentary fizz and refreshments on offer. The Michelin rated restaurant & bar, The Blacksmith Arms, opened its doors 4 years ago, offering a new, quality food experience to the people of Barrow and the surrounding area. Wanting to expand on their business, and offer a unique retail experience to the village, owners Jill Townend & Mark Hammond decided to open the deli gift shop. “Having grown up in Barrow, I wanted offer something back to the village” said Jill. “There’s something for everyone and who doesn’t need good food in their life! We felt the village deserved something really nice. The deli is imaginative, fun and full of surprises – come in and say hi!” The shop is located in the former farrier’s workshop, which has been sympathetically renovated by Jill’s partner, Mark. “Diners coming in for a bite to eat or simply a coffee can browse the shop at their leisure” said Mark. “Or, visitors to the shop can pop next door to the restaurant! The shop mirrors the restaurant’s opening times, so it’s perfect for that last-minute gift.” The shop opens from 10am, except for Mondays when the Blacksmiths Arms is closed. There are all sorts of exceptional food and gifts on offer including artisan cheeses, beautiful olive oil, jams & chutneys, chocolates and cakes. Customers are invited to create their own gift box; ‘pick and mix’ from any of the produce to prepare the perfect gift box to any size and budget.
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North Leicester MG Club’s 2017 Charnwood Caper Run In early May, over eighty cars took part in the Charnwood Caper Classic and Sports Car Run, an annual event organised by the North Leicester MG Club since 2004. Nearly half of the entrants had done the “Caperâ€? before, with many of those returning for at least the third time. Each year a different route of around eighty miles is devised by the club, largely along country lanes, terminating at a place of interest within, or just outside, Leicestershire. This year, the run started at Quorn and Woodhouse station on the Great Central heritage railway. After a cup of tea or coffee in the station’s Butler-Henderson CafĂŠ, the drivers were flagged away to begin their 40-mile journey through northwest Leicestershire and south Derbyshire to Bretby Garden Centre for a half-way break. The run’s 35-mile second leg finished at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derbyshire. Although not a particularly warm day, it was dry and sunny enough to allow those in convertible machinery to indulge in some “top downâ€? motoring.
Two Newfoundland Dogs Find New Homes After Makeover By The Groom Room Two Newfoundland dogs - four year old Koda and three year old Rio have found new homes after a dramatic makeover. The dogs came into Woodside Animal Centre – the Leicester branch of the RSPCA – along with a further Newfoundland, 8 year old Bethan, after their owner had fallen ill and could no longer take care of them. All three were in a sorry state with long, matted coats which were causing them serious problems.
Cars from every decade since the 1930s turned out, the oldest being a 1938 MG VA Tickford, and the newest an MG TF LE500 from 2010. Besides the contingent of over seventy MGs, eleven other marques were represented including Mini, Morris and Mercedes. Participating crews had travelled from twelve different counties to take part, with three covering over eighty miles to get to the start venue. The longest journey was undertaken by Trevor and Sue Taylor, who received a prize for their 96-mile drive from Shropshire in their 1979 MGB Roadster. At Elvaston, a dedicated parking area was provided, which allowed for the cars to be lined up on either side of one of the park’s roadways. Here, the display of classics attracted a lot of interest from the country park’s many visitors. Amongst the twenty or more MGB Roadsters on view was one from Leicestershire which had been owned by its driver, Su Hatton, from new. The car dates back to 1972, and of necessity served as a family runabout back then. Nowadays, it leads an easier life, and has been kept in remarkably good condition, looking virtually new despite its 45 years of use. North Leicester MG Club chairman, Colin Readwin, said, “The meticulous planning by a dedicated team of club members has delivered another successful Charnwood Caper, which will enable us to make a substantial donation to this year’s nominated local charity, Steps Conductive Education Centre.� There has been a good response from participants, with positive feedback both on the day and via email. One, who was on their firstever MG event, wrote: “What a great day! A friendly group, a well-planned outing, clear and easy route notes. The route was fantastic.�
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“The animals were really struggling to see, had problems with their ears and were visibly uncomfortable,� explained Kim Talbot, Animal Care Specialist at Woodside. “Their coats were so long and matted we couldn’t even carry out the neutering procedure. We knew the dogs would need professional grooming, but that it would be expensive for such large dogs.� But a local grooming service – The Groom Room, based at Pets at Home, Fosse Park – came to the rescue, inviting the three for a much-needed pampering session. “They looked amazing when they’d had their coats sorted out,� said Kim. “You could actually see what stunning dogs they are! And they just seemed so much happier.� Koda and Rio were both were snapped up the following week and are now settling nicely into their new homes. Bethan, who came into the centre wary of people and in need of a little more paw holding from Kim, had to wait for her pampering session. But
for a special family to offer her a new forever home too. “We’re so grateful to the Groom Room,â€? said Kim. “If they hadn’t stepped in, we wouldn’t have been able to get the same result for the dogs.â€? “It costs nearly ÂŁ20,000 per week to run the Centre and we are entirely reliant on donations and support from organisations like the Groom Room to be able to help dogs like Koda, Rio and Bethan.â€? Michelle Capwell, The Groom Rooms Salon Manager said: “We were really pleased to help and it was lovely to see the girls so transformed. We’re delighted that Koda and Rio have found new homes and wish Bethan the same good luck.â€? If you are interested in adopting Bethan, contact the centre on: 0116 233 6677, or visit Woodside Animal Centre, 190 Scudamore Road, Leicester, LE3 1UQ.
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