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Mountsorrel Poppy Appeal 2018

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Last year Mountsorrel raised a total of £7170.57 for the Poppy Appeal. The 2018 Poppy Appeal commences nationally on Saturday 27th October and in Mountsorrel we will launch our local appeal with a talk entitled “The History and Work of the Poppy Appeal” to be given on the afternoon of 27th October at St Peter’s church, Market Place, at 3:00pm. Entry to the talk is free of charge but donations to the Appeal will be appreciated and Poppies will be available at the talk as they will from locations across the village from the same day. For those wanting wooden Poppy Crosses, these will be available at the Reception Desk of the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre throughout the Appeal period.

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Mountsorrel Armistice Centenary Commemoration and Remembrance Day Services 2018 With November 2018 marking the Centenary of the Armistice there are more Remembrance associated events than usual. 29th October – 12th November, Castle Hill War Memorial The Memorial will be floodlit from dusk each day 

27th October – 11th November, Mountsorrel Memorial Centre In the Foyer of the Memorial Centre, Mountsorrel Heritage Group will mount a display looking at the village’s Casualties of both Worlds Wars. This will be the last in the series of WW1 displays that the Group have been mounting in the Memorial Centre since this Spring.

9th November, St Peter’s Church & The Peace Garden Christ Church & St Peter’s Primary School Year 6 Remembrance Service will be held at St Peter’s at 10:00 am. After their Service the pupils will visit the Peace Garden and the RBL Standard bearer will be in attendance.

Renata performed for us last November at the inauguration of our new piano at Markfield Methodist Church. The recital was an evening few of us will forget. Renata was a student of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and thrilled the full house with her programme of Chopin and Liszt, producing a spontaneous standing ovation at the end. Quite simply, Renata was breath-taking, with a staggering technique and depth of musical maturity. Added to that was her lovely, gentle manner. We are extremely excited to be welcoming her back!  

9th – 11th November, The Peace Garden A memorial arranged jointly by the Mountsorrel Branch, Royal British Legion and the Mountsorrel Heritage Group to the Men of Mountsorrel who fell in World Wars 1 and 2. The Peace Garden will be set out in the form of a small War Cemetery to allow villagers to pay their respects to the individual casualties of both World Wars. 10th November, Mountsorrel Memorial Centre Arranged jointly by the Mountsorrel Heritage Group and Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, a screening of “WARHORSE” at 7:00pm. Entrance is free but donations to the Poppy Appeal welcomed. Hill 62 Bar will be open for refreshments. 11th November – Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 09:30 St Peter’s Church – Holy Communion and an Act of Remembrance 10:30 Methodist Church – Morning Service with an Act of Remembrance 10:30 Baptist Church – A Remembrance Day Service 10:30 Christ Church – Morning Prayer and an Act of Remembrance 11:00 Field of Remembrance Service at the Peace Garden (junction of Market Place and Sileby Road). Villagers will have the opportunity to lay tributes at the Peace Garden Memorial and at the individual memorials. Poppy Crosses will be available during the Poppy Appeal period (27th October – 11th November) from the Reception at Mountsorrel Memorial Centre. 12:30 St Peter’s Church bells ring as part of the national commemorations of the Armistice. 14:20 The Chairman of the Parish Council will lay a wreath at the Memorial in foyer of the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre on behalf of all villagers. 14:30 The village parade to remember and honour the fallen in all conflicts will depart from the Green for the Village Remembrance Service at St Peter’s church, Market Place, at 15:00. The Parade will return to the Green at 16:00. Please note that roads between the Green and Market Place will be closed to traffic whilst the Parade takes place (14:30 – 1500 & 16:00 – 16:30). After the return to the Green light refreshments will be available at the Memorial Centre courtesy of the Parish Council. 18:55 Boys Brigade Bugler sounds Last Post from Castle Hill War Memorial 19:00 The Beacon on Castle Hill will be lit 19:05 Bells of St Peter’s & Christ Church ring in commemoration of the Armistice

Regards John John Doyle - Poppy Appeal and Parade Organiser - Mountsorrel Branch - Royal British Legion

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LEICESTERSHIRE parents and carers with children due to start at secondary school next year are being encouraged to apply for places at their preferred schools before October 31.

Sorrel Youth CafÊ is a community charity project that offers reasonably priced food and refreshments in a safe space. However, it’s a lot more than a cafÊ, offering a social meeting place for the lonely and isolated; a social education environment for young people and adults with special educational needs, a training ground for young people and a hub for community engagement and development.

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ROTHLEY/BIRSTALL BIRDWATCHING CLUB Tuesday, November 13th., 7.30 p.m. SRI LANKA – LEVIATHANS AND LEOPARDS by Andy Smith Andy is a keen birdwatcher and ringer. We are used to Andy taking us around Thornton Reservoir so this is something completely different. Sri Lanka is a lovely destination for birdwatching but Andy is giving us a slightly different twist on its natural history. The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR. Members free. Visitors £2.50. Ample parking on site.

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INVESTING IN FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS Loughborough will be shining brightly at Christmas thanks to new £100,000 festive lights being installed by Charnwood Borough Council.

The new decorations are part of the Council’s continued investment in the town centre and events to attract people to Loughborough and make it a great place to visit. Around 35 new light installations will be unveiled at the big Christmas lights switch-on event on Sunday, November 25. Cllr Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough, said: “I can’t wait until the new lights are up and casting their festive warmth over the town centre. “Every year thousands of people pack Market Place to see the lights being switched on and I am sure they will appreciate our new collection. “While Christmas for many is about family time and fun, it is also a crucial time for our town centres and the businesses in them. “That’s why it’s important we continue to invest in the town centre and help create an inviting place that people want to spend time in, for both the retail and leisure experience.” The Council has appointed Lancashire-based LITE Ltd to provide its new festive lights. The new lights will include: • Two four-metre high giant bells weighing 100kg each in Market Place • Projectors which will cast images on to the front of Loughborough Town Hall • A 60-metre light curtain to hang above Church Gate • Three four-meter high 3D chandeliers in Bedford Square • New lighting will be placed in Market Street, Market Place, Cattle Market, Town Hall, Devonshire Square, Wards End, Bedford Square, Town Hall passage, Biggin Street, Church Gate andWarners Lane The LED lights will be on display from November 25 until January 7, shining brightly for a total of 567 hours. They will have a total wattage of over 10,400 watts. On November 25, there will be a host of festive fun in the town c entre between 1pm and 5pm for the lights switch-on. Capital FM will be returning to host the event for the second time and they will be joined by a variety of entertainment. During the day there will be a charity market and a continental market as well as arts and crafts, fairground rides and a Santa’s grotto in Carillon Court.

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“Our society was built on the founding principle of helping people put a roof over their head and we understand the many challenges facing first-time buyers saving a deposit in a competitive and crowded housing market.

Dan Spendlow, Cluster Manager of The Nottingham’s branches in Loughborough, Rothley, Shepshed and Syston, commented:

With a 25%, tax-free cash bonus available for savers every year, it’s no surprise there have been over 170,000 Lifetime ISA accounts opened since it was launched by the government in 2017. The Nottingham is now one of just two providers to offer the cash LISA, and the only one that allows customers to open the account face-to-face. The account was created for those aged 18 to 39, who are either saving for their first home or retirement and later life (post-60). Account holders are able to save up to £4,000 tax-free every year, with a 25% state bonus being paid annually until the account holder turns 50.

The society recently became the first in the UK to offer the government-backed savings account in-branch. Thanks to savers receiving bonuses of up to ÂŁ1,000 a year the account has hit national headlines, however only those aged 18-39 can take advantage as it can be used for first homes or retirement only. It comes as new research from The Nottingham1 highlights that one in three (32%) people saving to buy their first home in the next five years have not heard of helpful accounts such as the Lifetime ISA, meaning they are potentially missing out on thousands in bonuses. Savers aged 18 to 24 are the least likely to know about the financial benefits of schemes including LISA and Help-to-buy ISAs that are available, with 44% admitting they were not aware.

comparison at our branches to find our members the right mortgage for them. This service will be free to Lifetime ISA savers* and further demonstrates our focus on helping home buyers looking at the prospect of their first mortgage.�

As the account also rewards those saving for retirement, it fits with the society’s focus to build long-term relationships and reward savers who do the right thing to plan for and protect their financial future.

“Saving into a Lifetime ISA will either help first-time buyers save their deposit quicker, or put down a larger deposit. We are further supporting first-time buyers in the region by offering whole of market mortgage

Dan continued: “The Nottingham has a responsibility to help our members save and plan for their long term future, and as we are all living longer in retirement, a Lifetime ISA is another simple way that our members can boost their retirement savings. We’ve had lots of customers asking about the LISA so are looking forward to helping customers boost their savings and benefit from this fantastic opportunity.�

Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK Annual Coffee Morning and Sale Saturday November 3rd Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK are holding their annual Coffee Morning and Sale at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Rothley on Saturday November 3rd 2018 from 10am to 12 noon. Stalls will include Cakes * Books * Bric a Brac * Gifts * Handicrafts * Plants * *New Toys * Phoenix Cards * Tombola and Raffle. Entrance will be ÂŁ1 to include Coffee/ Tea and biscuits. Come along and pick up some early Christmas presents.

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Be the voice of your community A series of events are taking place across Leicestershire and Rutland for people interested in becoming a councillor in next year’s local elections.

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Voters will head to the polls in all seven districts of Leicestershire and in Rutland for the local council elections on May 2, 2019.

“Being a councillor means you can play a part in shaping those services and make a difference to people’s lives.

Four events are planned to showcase what being a councillor is all about with the first being held in Blaby District Council in Narborough on Saturday, October 27. The events are being promoted by a joint campaign between Blaby, Charnwood, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, and Oadby and Wigston district and borough councils and Rutland County Council.

“It’s also about representing residents’ views on a variety of issues and being a real voice for the community.

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“I would encourage people to attend one of the events being held to find out more about being a councillor.” Be the Voice of Your Community is part of a nationwide initiative to encourage potential community leaders in standing as a councillor. The events are designed to help people find out what it takes to become a local councillor and will cover the nomination process and standing for election, the role of

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Rothley Vineyard Quadruples Grape Harvest with a Bumper Crop due to Sunshine Summer

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“Babes in the Wood” by Paul Reakes, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. January 10th, 11th, and 12th 2019. Well, here we are again. “Oh yes we are”. As you can see from the dates, owing to circumstances beyond our control we have had to rearrange our usual dates of performing to you in November. This is due to our recent move to the Birstall Social Club, who had a prearranged booking that coincided with our usual dates. Of course the Social Club are honouring their booking, a clear indicator of their professionalism, this is a sure sign of what we know will be a good working relationship with HATS.

Last year the Rothley Vineyard’s harvest resulted in 3 tonnes of grapes being picked resulting in 2,400 bottles of wine. This year the 1,000 mature grapevines produced a staggering 12 tonnes which should result in about 9,000 bottles. Put simply the production has quadrupled, which is mainly attributed to the good weather since the spring giving ideal vine growing conditions. Vineyard proprietor, Liz Robson, said “We started harvesting the Siegerrebe grapes 17 days early, and needed to conduct three selective picking on that rather temperamental vine alone. When I realised how much juice was being produced I ordered two additional small tanks in time for the rest of the harvest. Thank goodness I did, because as we harvested Solaris, Madeleine, and Fruhburgunder we used every tank we had and had to get plastic carboys out of the attic. Still not enough so we were dashing out to the homebrew counters of main shops. We started harvesting the red wine grapes of Rondo and Regent two weeks ago and finished on Monday. Once again, the wine tank capacity was critical so a medium sized tank is now on its way from Italy. Main question is where to put it? The boutique winery is so full that we are doing the first stage fermentation of the Rondo grapes outside (red wine is fermented using whole grapes and their skins, then this is “pressed” after a week and the fermentation continues taking a few more weeks) Thank goodness our Orion grapes went off to Halfpenny Green Vineyard to be made into sparkling wine, otherwise I would have had a serious space problem! I would like to pay tribute to my marvellous band of volunteers who kept coming back again and again to harvest grapes as I had to put on more picking dates. Towards the end of harvest one of the volunteers wives, Dora Henderson, came to my aid in the kitchen and cooked lovely soups and chilli dishes. Grape picking is a very physical activity and it is important to feed the volunteers well.” Weather conditions have been near perfect. Firstly, the warm spring produced a lot of young shoots, and we were mercifully spared a May frost. Then the wet May allowed good root growth and water uptake by the vines, and then the wonderful period of sunshine allowed the grapes to develop amid a hearty canopy of leaves. The wine estate is small, but determined to succeed in producing fine quality wines with a distinctive Leicestershire identity. Seven wines are sold under the company name of Rothley Wine Ltd and can also be purchased from local retailers, wine bars, hotels and at Ragdale Hall. Their flagship wine King Richard recently won a silver medal. See website www.rothleywine.com

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