NORTH KILWORTH NEWS April 2017
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Wishing You a Very Happy Easter…………... egg hunt on 8th and 9th April and there is an It’s great to see that the village summer Easter egg hunt at Kilworth House Hotel as sports activities will soon be swinging back into action with details on page 15 well on Easter Sunday. of how to join the All Weather Sports The Kelmarsh Country Show returns on the Association and the cricket pitch being 16th and 17th April with lots of trade stands prepared ready for the start of the season. and sporting competitions, live music and displays of traditional rural crafts. The Hall Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter and gardens are also open with an Easter time Sharon and Belinda Trail. northkilworthnews@gmail.com If you like a flutter at the races you don’t have to travel far as the Pytchley annual With Easter being late this year, hopefully point to point is held on Sunday 9th April at Guilsborough, with a friendly, informal the holidays will provide some good atmosphere and space to watch all the weather for outdoor activities. There are plenty to choose from whether your tastes action. The following week on Saturday are cultural or sporty, and of course many 15th April at Dingley Races is the Woodland Pytchley Easter Meeting. More details activities for children. One of the most available on their websites. popular at this time of year is the Easter egg hunt. The National Trust has teamed There are full details inside of opportunities up with Cadbury’s to offer Easter egg to join in with all the local religious events hunts at 300 National Trust properties across the UK, see their website for local during this most important time of the Christian calendar. ones. Just down the road from us Stanford Hall will be offering an Easter So officially spring has arrived but at the time of writing there are more weather reports of snow in places than sunshine. Yet the signs of spring are everywhere, wonderful colours of bulbs, the grass has a brighter green hue, lots of lambs in the fields and noisy birds from dawn to dusk. We are very fortunate to have some special places in North Kilworth where plants & wildlife can thrive undisturbed. See inside for photos of wildlife action in the 'bogs'.
Inside this issue: Flora and Fauna in North Kilworth
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Parish Council Minutes
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Christian Aid & Local News
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St. Andrew’s CE School
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From the Clergy, Registers & Church Matters
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Church Services
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Church Readings
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Adverts
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Kilworth Challenge 2017 & Cricket
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Golf Match
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North Kilworth Sport’s Club Cash for Clothes
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Safari Supper
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Clubs & Groups
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Dates for Your Diary
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The Curious Life of the Butterbur Many will be familiar with the giant "wild rhubarb" leaves of the butterbur on the Bogs during Summer months but Spring sees the emergence of the primitive looking flowering seed stems of the plant. Such sites are now rare
in the monoculture of modern agriculture. Why the name? In medieval times the leaves were used for their qualities in extending the life of freshly churned butter which was wrapped around the "cakes" long before the days of refrigeration. Thanks to the efforts of the Hampsons and others some years back we now have the luxury of a profusion of these rare and
Frogs in the bogs The frogs in The Bogs have been partying the last couple of days! I have never seen so many frogs and there is lots of frog spawn there too!! Great to see the wildlife thriving. Ian Bartlett Many thanks to both Peter and Ian for sending in these super photos of plants and wildlife flourishing in North Kilworth
unusual prehistoric plants. Petasites hybridus was used for curing coughs, stomach complaints and hayfever. The only scientific verification has been for migraine cures from the tubers once poisonous pyrrolizidine alkaloids have been removed. Peter Jones
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Summary of Our Parish Council Minutes 9th March 2017 1. ITEMS HELD OVER FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 9th FEBRUARY 2017
Station Road Proposed Allotment Site – The Parish Council will formally write to the Managing Director of Emergency Plan – Cllr Green Swan Homes and will ask and Cllr O’Hara will make the Headleys Solicitors to issue a necessary arrangements to letter advising that legal action relocate the kit to its permawill be taken if the problem is nent site at the Sports Club. not rectified. Speeding concerns - The wheelie bin stickers have been distributed to residents on Station Road. | County Cllr Graham Hart has responded re. queries received in Question Time at the November 2016 meeting - (i) is it possible to make a claim re. the impact of J19 work on North Kilworth – Response: this will not be possible. The effects from works to major highways is such that they have written into their work that compensation is only due when someone’s property is knocked down or becomes unusable. (ii) concern about increased traffic flow from the proposed Misterton development and the expansion of Magna Park – Response: The County Council is trialling speed-cameras at seven locations in the County. Misterton with Walcote has been selected as one of the sites. | Cllr Bettles has sent the Clerk the latest data from the speed device for distribution. J19 Completion Schedule – LCC have responded to the Clerk with an update concerning the commencement of roadworks at the marina site. Planning Enforcement – The operators of the auction rooms on the Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane have submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate regarding the refusal of planning permission. Cranmer Lane Track – The Highways Records Team at LCC are reviewing the history.
North Kilworth Marina Development – no update at present. 2. QUESTION TIME FOR PARISHIONERS Representatives from the Sports Club attended the meeting with an update regarding the proposal to purchase additional land at the Sports Club. Cllr O’Hara will accompany the Sports Club representatives to meet with the landowner to discuss further. 3. PLANNING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS 17/00135/FUL – Erection of dwelling and detached garage – Land rear of Western Cottages, Lutterworth Road – RESOLVED: The Parish Council has comments to submit on the application. 17/00231/FUL – Erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping; installation of extended dropped kerb and parking to serve Rose Cottage – Rose Cottage, Station Road – RESOLVED: The Parish Council has comments to submit on the application. 17/00290/FUL – Change of use from retail (A1) to mixed café/retail use (A1/ A3) (retrospective) – Farm Shop, Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane – RESOLVED: The Parish Council objects to the application. 17/00247/FUL – Demolition of existing barn/store and erection of two-storey detached dwelling – Braeside, 3 Cranmer Lane – The Parish Council has comments to submit on the application.
North Kilworth Parish Council Website – Work on the website is underway and a ‘go-live’ date will be provided 4. PLANNING TO RECEIVE in due course. AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS
16/00633/PCD – Discharge of conditions 10 (parking) – The White Lion, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth - APPROVED 16/02050/PCD – Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (ridge height) and 5 (landscaping) of 15/01697/ FUL – Land rear of Western Cottages, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth – APPROVED.
CONDITIONS The pot-holes on Cranmer Lane which were reported to LCC have been repaired. It was noted that the verge on Green Lane has been damaged during building works and that the road surface on Wash Pit Lane and Cranmer Road is disappearing in places.
6. EIGHT PARISHES CIC GRANT ALLOCATIONS The Parish Council has extended the application deadline to 31st March 2017 and placed a further notice inviting applications in the March issue of the North Kilworth News.
13. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting is to be confirmed. Note: after the meeting the date of the next meeting was confirmed as Monday 10th April 2017 at 7.45pm in the Belgrave Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
12. CORRESPONDENCE Clerks & Councils Direct – 5. FINANCIAL MATTERS March 2017 Current Account Balance as LCC – Letter re. Flowering at 02/02/17 £24,740.34. Re- Basket Attachments to Street serve Account Balance as Lighting Columns at 03/02/17 £6,482.90 E-on – Letter re NKFSA Meter
7. REPORT FROM THE FLOODLIT SPORTS AREA SUB-COMMITTEE The Safari Supper was a great success with £1,408.45 raised. 8 x containers of moss-killer have been ordered for the tennis courts, the treatment will be applied when the weather is suitable. 8. UPDATE ON THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The plan is still undergoing independent examination. 9. UPDATE ON THE RENOVATION OF THE WASH PIT AND SURROUNDING AREAS The tree warden is in the process of obtaining quotes for tree works on the site which will be forwarded to the Parish Council to review. Cllr Green will take over obtaining the revised quote for oak fencing. 10. TO DISCUSS THE KATHLEEN CHENEY BEQUEST Discussed under agenda item 5 (Question Time for Parishioners). 11. TO DISCUSS POT HOLES AND ROAD
North Kilworth Parish Council CHAIRMAN - Councillor John Green VICE CHAIRMAN - Councillor Stephen Bettles COUNCILLOR - Stephen Sandercock COUNCILLOR - Sue Otter COUNCILLOR Stephen O’Hara Clerk to Council - Mrs. Katherine Clarke Email: northkilworthpc @hotmail.co.uk DISTRICT COUNCILLOR - Lesley Bowles COUNTY COUNCILLOR Graham Hart
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Aggressive Dogs on Disused Railway Line I’m writing this just to let everyone be aware. As a regular runner, my route usually takes me down the disused railway line. On Monday 13th March around 10.30am I was running from Mill Farm end towards the South Kilworth Road. About halfway along I could see ahead of me a lady with two dogs who clearly weren’t on leads. This was not a concern as I meet and pass many people walking their dogs and have never had a problem before. However, on this occasion, both dogs came bounding up towards me and seemed very boisterous. I was aware to keep my arms tucked in but whilst the white dog ran off, the black dog persisted and nipped my hand. I would have ignored it at this stage but then it came at me again and bit once more. I was somewhat annoyed, and called to the lady to get her aggressive dog on a leash. As she faffed around controlling the white dog, the black one squared up to me barking and snarling. To be honest I was ready to defend myself as she took an age to get it under control. I was furious and asked her, ‘What if I had been a toddler?’ Her reply was, ‘Oh, I would have had them on a leash!’ Although she muttered apologies these dogs were clearly uncontrollable and aggressive. The matter has been reported to the Police and the lady in question, will by now hopefully have been interviewed.
Fortunately for me I was wearing woollen gloves and the dog succeeded in biting a small hole in these and failed to puncture my skin. Can I stress that I’ve never had an issue before, and love seeing and meeting the various dogs with their owners having fun on their walks. I’ve included a photo of the dogs in question in case she shows up again and ask that we are all vigilant. David Helsby
Christian Aid Week is coming ... 14th - 20th May We've barely left winter behind, spring is upon us and before we can blink we'll be in May and almost half way through the year!! As in the last two years I will be completing the annual Christian Aid House to House Collection in North Kilworth. Please do consider joining me on Sunday 14th May between 6 - 8pm - just one evening for only a couple of hours (or less if there are more of us). This is the main fund raising initiative of the year for Christian Aid. As always, they desperately need our support to continue to fund both the current emergency relief work in various parts of this troubled world and the on-going efforts to help folk lift themselves out of poverty. You only have to see the daily news to see the living hell that millions of people are going through, especially for millions of refugees, and of course, regarding the famine in great swathes of eastern Africa at the moment. Quite often we feel utterly helpless when faced with such seemingly intractable problems and suffering, but Christian Aid Week is a great opportunity to actually do something to give some of these people a helping hand, both in terms of offering a couple of hours of your time, as well as a gift of money. Please join me and we'll can help desperate people together. Anne Vincent. Christian Aid Organiser
Rural Watch – Theft of Diesel We have had reports of diesel being stolen from building sites recently. If you keep diesel on your site/premises, consider fencing, CCTV, and a good lock to help keep your supplies safe. If you spot anything suspicious or are a victim of crime please call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress. Thank you, Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch
Soup Lunches
Many thanks to those who supported the soup lunch in church on 22 February. £62 was raised and donated to the Christian Aid Syria Emergency Appeal. A biting wind made the soup lunch on the 22nd March a particularly good option and we raised £113 which has been sent to the Bishop‘s Lent Appeal. This year the Appeal will be supporting Leicester’s link Diocese of Kiteto in Kenya and money will go to providing short term help by providing text books for schools and longer term by providing teacher training facilities. A proportion (20%) of money raised will be directed towards emergency famine relief in the drought stricken areas of Kiteto. Many thanks for your support.
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St. Andrew’s CE Primary School St Andrew’s is Outstanding! It is with great pleasure that we can say that we have been judged "Outstanding" in relation to our distinctiveness and effectiveness as a Church School. This is a great result and one that we believe everyone has worked towards over several years. The full report is available to read on our website in the Key Information Section. Some of the key areas that make St Andrew’s outstanding are:
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Christian character informed by the school’s Christian values of friendship, honesty, kindness, respect, dedication and forgiveness can be seen in all areas of the school’s work leading to good outcomes for all. Leaders at all levels share a clear vision rooted in Christian values and have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas to improve and as a result the school is developing further. Relationships within the whole school community are outstanding, reflecting its strong Christian character. The achievement of all children in all core subjects is good as a result of the strong Christian ethos that promotes an understanding and commitment to nurture each unique child.
Save the Date! ON Sunday 25th June there will be a Family Fun Afternoon at Kilworth Hall. Pulled pork baps, strawberry teas and a variety of all-age activities and stalls. More information to follow, but save the date.
Children's Society Boxes ** IMPORTANT NOTICE** I understand that the new £1 coin is now being brought into circulation. Apparently the old £1 coin will be accepted for only a few months, so the Children's Society boxes will need to be opened twice this year to ensure that any old £1 coins can be banked while they are still legal tender otherwise the Society will lose lots of money. I'll be in touch with you all in due course, probably August, to remove any old £1 coins from your boxes. Anne Vincent
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“Why Hollow Easter Eggs Are The Best!……….” On my desk there is a small, gold-wrapped chocolate Easter egg. I was given it at the last Messy@Misterton service, along with the other adults and children there. We were challenged to keep our eggs uneaten until Easter Day – which is quite a challenge!
“Sometimes we can all feel hollow ourselves, empty inside because of sadness or loss or simply questioning the meaning of life”
shape resembles the stone that was rolled away from the tomb on that first Easter Day . . .
But the thought about my egg which I find the most compelling this Lent is this: underneath the gold wrapping and the chocolate there is space – my Easter egg, like most Easter eggs, is hollow. That may Mine is still there, intact, not disappoint us – we’d like a solid because I’ve given up chocolate egg best perhaps. But chocolate for Lent, or because the space seems significant to my willpower is strong, but me. It makes me think of the because it is a daily reminder tomb of Jesus, a place of of God’s presence with me in darkness, of death, of despair. these days of Lent and of the But also the place where the promise of God’s new life most extraordinary new life was which we celebrate at Easter. born. Only the power of almighty God could bring new life from It’s easy to be inspired about death – but that is exactly what God through Easter eggs! The happened on that first Easter foil wrapping may speak of the Day, when Jesus was raised glory of God, shining eternally from death to life in the secret around us. The chocolate may space of that tomb. evoke thoughts of the sweetness of God’s love, and Sometimes we can all feel of God’s desire to feed and hollow ourselves: empty inside nourish us with his life. Eggs, because of sadness or loss or of course, are vessels that simply questioning the meaning allow new life to grow, and the of life. The message of Easter is
that God can reach even the darkest places with new life and that if we allow it, God will reach into the space of our little lives to meet us with life beyond anything this earth can offer. My hollow Easter egg reminds me that God is with me and holds me always in his life. I pray you may know that is true for you too. You will be made very welcome at any of our church services over Holy Week and Easter and we would love you to join us if you can. I shall be away by then, working at Leicester Cathedral for three months, but I shall take my little Easter egg with me and think of you all in the AvonSwift Benefice as I break it open on Easter Day! I wish you all a very happy Easter with lots of hollow Easter eggs!
Revd Emma Davies
From the Registers….. Funerals: Jack Thomas aged 92 years at Gilmorton on 17 February
Church Matters….
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-
The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford. Telephone: 01788 860445; email chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk The Rev’d Alison Iliffe, The Rectory, 21 Dag lane, North Kilworth. Telephone: 01858 881248; email: ajiliffe@gmail.com For Shawell: Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email:Revbdavis@aol.com
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Buggy Service at All Saints Church Gilmorton Short service, play and chat with a cuppa for all pre-school children, parents and carers Every 2nd Thursday in term time at 9.15am (finished in time to go to Toddler Group at the Pavilion) 6 April More details from Rev’d Emma: emma.davies1@sky.com 01455 556573 ALL WELCOME!
Outside Giving
In the last 3 years, since April 2014, from the Hunger Lunches held at Swinford Rectory linked with Bible studies, we have contributed £415to the 2016 and 2017 Bishop’s Lent Appeals and the sum of £840 to Christian Aid, particularly for their work with asylum seekers from Syria and Iraq. Many thanks to all who have shared in these times of fellowship and contributed towards the support of others in God’s world. The next series of Hunger Lunches in support of Christian Aid, linked with Bible study on Mark’s gospel, is scheduled for every Thursday in May, again at Swinford Rectory. Plans for another series in September are just getting under way! Chris Oxley
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Avon-Swift Group Church Services ~ April 2017
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“Holy Week in Avon Swift” Sunday 9th to Sunday 16th April.
The Death and Resurrection of Christ in the Letters of St. Paul. A detailed examination of the main ways in which the Apostle Paul treats the central themes of the death and resurrection of Jesus in his Letters. Led by Canon Chris Oxley In St. Nicholas, South Kilworth On Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st May 2017 Coffee at 7 pm Time of study and reflection 7.30 pm Night Prayer (Compline) at 8.45 pm. Finish by 9 pm Further details: Canon Oxley on 01788 860445 Or on chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk
Not so much a whole lot of services, much more a single extended celebration as we journey with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem with cheering crowds through all the events leading up to His death and resurrection. Please share in as much of this journey as you can! 9th April…Palm Sunday… 10.30 am Holy Communion at
Peatling Parva (leaving Village Hall at 10.15) Monday… 11 am… Chrism Eucharist with Bishop Martyn at the cathedral 8.30 pm… Night Prayer (Compline) at Gilmorton Tuesday… 12 noon … Holy Communion at North Kilworth Wednesday… 9 am … Holy Communion at South Kilworth Maundy Thursday ... 7.30 pm “With Jesus in the Upper Room and in the Garden”…Holy Communion at Gilmorton
Good Friday … 12 noon Children’s Service at Gilmorton 2 pm “The Final Hour before the Cross” at Kimcote Holy Saturday … 6.30 pm (Soup) and 7 pm…”From Darkness to Light” The Easter Vigil at Ashby Magna 16th April...Easter Day… celebrations of Holy Communion in seven of our villages (details in magazines) in the morning, finishing with a traditional BCP Evening Prayer at Swinford at 4 pm.
Rev’d Emma Davies at Leicester Cathedral Many of you may know that I will be away from the AvonSwift Benefice for 3 months from the beginning of April, working at Leicester Cathedral.
organising the various services that take place in the building including for special occasions such as the Ordinations at the beginning of July. I’m very much looking forward to this opportunity - I hope that my During this time I shall be time at the Cathedral will covering the work of the Canon provide a different perspective Precentor Johannes Arens on ministry and that I will return while he is on sabbatical leave. to the benefice with my faith As the Canon Precentor’s role and spirituality refreshed. While is centred on the worship of the I am away from the benefice, Cathedral, my work in large part Chris Oxley and Alison Iliffe will will involve planning and I know work very well to
minister to you – in fact, my time away has come at a good time for Alison in her training as she is ready to take on more responsibility! Please go to Chris in the first instance with any church matters, and if you are in Leicester Cathedral during this time, look out for me! Every blessing to you all, and see you when I return in early July. Rev’d Emma Davies
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The Kilworth Challenge 2017 The Kilworth Challenge enters it’s 27th year this year, after so many successes and raising over £1 million for local charities, disabled & disadvantaged children whilst continuing to support so many local initiatives, I am sure you will all agree what a great event it is. This year will be no different, the weekend of 27th & 28th May will bring the usual buzz to the village that the comes with teams new and old as they arrive & put their tents up on Friday.
There are still a few places left so it’s not too late to get your team in, it’s a great event that is about having fun, raising money and testing yourself over the 2 days. If participating is not for you then perhaps you would like to help out as a marshal, with many new faces to the village it would be a great opportunity for you to get involved and find out more about The Kilworth Challenge. If you want to enter a team or get involved then please write to thekilworthchallenge@hotmail.co.uk
Roll on Cricket Season! Spring is on it’s way and with that so is the cricket season, it will be North Kilworth’s 3rd year with a cricket team and things are moving along nicely. Already we have a number of fixtures which will be published in next month’s news. Wicket preparation has started, and after some pre-winter work is looking good, and, with plenty of work planned will be in great shape come the start of the season. It’s been a great success and we continue to build on these successes, this year promises to be even more exciting than the last, the support has been great and we look forward to seeing you all back this year. If you want to get involved as a player, help the groundsman or even make teas on the odd Sunday then please get in touch with Simon by phone 07561 103386 or email simon.jones7024@yahoo.com
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Golf Match North Kilworth V South Kilworth The North v South golf match will be held at Kilworth Springs Golf Club on Friday June 9th. Although a local derby the emphasis is on creating a good social evening to which all levels of golfer ( male and female, young and old) are invited. There will be a small trophy and token prizes to be played for but we suspect bragging rights will be the real trophy. First tee time approx 4.30pm, but will be confirmed nearer the date. It is hoped that we will be able to go off 2 tees, so that the evening will not finish too late. The match will be followed by a one course supper ( fish and chips, lasagne or similar ) at a cost of approximately £8.00. Non playing guests are invited to join the golfers for supper. All are welcome. The detailed format of the match and the individual competition depends upon numbers playing and will be confirmed later. We have secured a green fee of £15 for non-members and there will be a £2 match fee for all participants. If you are interested in playing for North Kilworth, please contact Julie Fish( juliefish56@aol.com) as soon as possible, so that we can book sufficient tee times. Book of thefrom all the golfers in the village and look forward to a good evening of golf, fun We hope to hear month Is and food.
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favourite book I’ve ever read. It is quite a mystery and it takes the whole book to make it all clear, but still it’s a cliff hanger. The author is Clive King.
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North Kilworth Sports Club April Calendar 1st Leicester City vs Stoke City 3pm 4th Leicester City vs Sunderland 7:45pm 4th Darts presentation evening 7pm 7th Welford Skilltes presentation evening 7pm 8th Bath Rugby vs Leicester Tigers 2pm 8th Band Night Jimmy Lamb & the revolution 8pm 9th Everton vs Leicester City 10th Poker evening 8pm 13th Bingo evening 8pm 15th Children's Easter party starts at 12 noon
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Menphys is a Leicestershire charity to help children and young adults with disabilites. Twice a year they have a "Cash for Clothes" collection to help raise funds for the nursery. Yours help would be greatly appreciated. Bags are available at Howkins Garage.
15th Crystal Palace vs Leicester City 3pm 15th Leicester Tigers vs Newcaste Falcons 3pm 17th Pool Tournament 7:30pm 22nd Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur 7:45pm 29th West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City 3pm 29th Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks 3pm 29th Boxing: Anthony Joshua Vs Wladimir Klitchsko 8pm £10 entry plus free drink & food
CASH FOR CLOTHES IN AID OF THE MENPHYS NURSERY WIGSTON. Please fill a sack (bin bag) with:Any used clothes (clean not ripped) Shoes (tied together) handbags, belts, accessories Bedding (not pillows), curtains and leave at the garage by 28th April
favourite book I’ve ever read. It is quite a mystery and it takes the whole book to make itMonthly Photography Competition all clear, but still it’s a cliff For April entries please submit your photographs th hanger. The to lyanne.treadgold@gmail.com by 15 April 2017. author is Clive The lovely photo on the right was one of the King. February entries for the monthly photography competition
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The Safari Supper Thank you to everybody who participated in the 2017 Safari Supper. We are delighted to confirm that the total amount raised was £1408. This will be added to our funds to go towards the upkeep of the floodlit tennis courts and the children’s playground. 95 people took part this year, as always meeting in the village hall to buy their drinks for the evening and to find out where they were going for their first course. Maps were provided to help people navigate themselves from course to course around the village and the evening ended at the village hall for a prize draw, coffee and liquors. It was lovely to see some new faces and we hope everyone had a great evening! This event continues to be a great way to get to know people in the village. The new committee would like to thank everybody for their continued support and look forward seeing everyone at the Safari Supper next year!
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North Kilworth Women’s Institute The March meeting was attended by 18 members who, after the business of the meeting, listened to a talk by Jenny Phillips on ‘How to outsmart cancer’. After being diagnosed with breast cancer she took a look at how certain foods could possibly be beneficial to lessen the risk of contracting some forms of cancer. Her findings were very similar to the sort of diet that the wartime generation ate - low carbohydrates, very few grains, plenty of fruit and vegetables etc. She certainly gave us food for thought and she was thanked by Liz Jones Thanks to Jackie, Beryl and Mandy for providing refreshments, flowers and raffle The next meeting’s speaker will be Jennifer Rogers on her trip to America We would love to see new members and guests at any meeting which are held on 3 rd Thursday in the month at the Village Hall
North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting of the Reading Group is on the 20th April at 8.00pm venue tbc. The book under discussion is The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Attwood. Set in a dystopian future, the novel charts the story of a young couple, who in their struggle to survive agree to take part in a ‘social experiment’ where they have to swap their home for a prison cell. ‘What distinguishes Atwood's apocalypticism is her insistence that we have brought it on ourselves. It's not meteor strikes, or aliens that destroy our world. It's us ‘ The Times New members always welcome
St Andrews Church Flower Rota Decorating the church for Easter Donations towards flowers for Easter will be heartily welcome. Please contact Jo Guilfoyle (881124). Many thanks
Belgrave Village Hall Wanted village hall cleaner 1 hour a week Would suit student or someone who likes cleaning £10 per week Contact Gaye on 01858 880650 if you are interested Would add to a students CV
North Kilworth Bowls Club February saw the clubhouse packed with 40 participants eager to test their knowledge skills in our very popular Quiz Night with Bob Tunnicliffe as the Quizmaster. The quiz rounds covered a wide range of topics terminating with the last round 'Stick or Twist'. This section really sorted the teams out as any wrong answer in that section resulted in any points won in that section being forfeited. As a result there was only one team who emerged completely unscathed from that, the team from Lutterworth U3A, who were the evening's winners. In addition to the quiz the participants enjoyed an excellent supper prepared by Anita and Ivor which fortified everyone at the half way point. An excellent evening. This was followed in March by another of our popular Bingo nights with cash prizes for each of the games. We are now looking forward to our last social event (see below) and the start of the bowling season. Work is already underway to prepare the green for the season ahead. Come and join us and try your hand. All our social events are open to all so we would love to see you if you would like to come along either by yourself or with a group of friends. Social Events
April 15th
Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Sale
Also don't forget the Clubhouse is available if you are planning any event and that there is a bar which can be opened if required. Speak to any Committee member if you have any plans afoot. Contact phone numbers Reg Tattersall 01455 209126, Victor Hancock 01858 880610, Ivor Winston 01858, Alan Silvey 01858 For news of our club and all our social events check our website or Twitter feed.
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Yoga Sessions Belgrave Village Hall North Kilworth Regular classes: Monday 10am – 10:45. £5pw - Yoga Light for beginners etc. Monday 11am – 12:00. £5pw or £26 for 6 weeks. Wednesday 7pm to 8:30. £6pw or £33 for 6 weeks. Plus:
One to one's by arrangement.
Yoga Light includes some chair yoga and explores alternatives for those who might be put off by the image of extreme yoga. Small groups for developing good technique for careful progress at a pace tailored to suit. Improve core strength, posture and alignment through low impact activity. Energise and improve circulation through complete breathing. Experience the health benefits of calming the mind. Phone, text or email to book a place. Phone: 07769 805588 Email: fran.ritson@gmail.com Fran Ritson Yoga Teacher (British School of Yoga)
Millennium Green Trust The Millennium Green is maintained by a group of volunteer trustees who willingly give up their time to organise events, help with maintenance and fundraise. The two main fundraising initiatives are the Millennium Green Club (formerly known as the 100 Club) and annual BBQ in June. The Millennium Green Club only costs £5 per month with a chance of winning up to £1100 through the year. Monthly prizes are £50 and £25 with an additional annual Christmas prize of £500. If you would like to join please contact any of the trustees; Stephen O’Hara, John Green, Sue Dunford, Tom Shuff, Vince Treadgold, Pat Knight, David Gadsden, Colin Brice or Kate Roberson. Alternatively email: nkmillenniumgreentrust@hotmail.com The Summer BBQ will be held this year on the 10th June starting at 6pm. This is very much an event for all the family with BBQs ready for cooking from 6pm. Entertainment this year will be again supplied by Harborough Big Band who are always a hit. Please contact any of the Trustees to buy your tickets. Working Party- Saturday 1st April 9:30-12:30 to help with the maintenance of the Millennium Green. Entails clearing undergrowth and other jobs. All welcome please bring sturdy footwear and gloves. Please meet on the Millennium Green at 9:30am, any queries email; nkmillenniumgreentrust@hotmail.com
North Kilworth Floodlit Sports SPECIAL OFFER Enrolment for current members will be in the middle of May but you can join now and receive up to 2 months membership free Contact: Sally Ellis (clansad@btinternet.com) WHERE IS THE AREA? On The South Kilworth Road, Adjacent To The Sports Club And Opposite North Kilworth School WHAT IS PLAYED ON THE AREA? There Are Two Tennis Courts And Markings Net/Posts For Netball And 5 A-Side Football. The Area Can Be Floodlit- Tokens Are Available From Howkins Garage At A Cost Of £1.50 (30mins) ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES: FAMILY £40, ADULT £25, YOUNG ADULT (16-21) £20 JUNIOR(UNDER 16) £15, JOINT JUNIOR £22, UNEMPLOYED £10 KEY DEPOSIT £5 Courts May Be Hired By Non Member -£2 Per Adult, £1 Per Child Per Hour. Ideal For Children's Parties
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Useful Contacts: Belgrave Village Hall. Contact Bunty Emery on 01858 880342 abemery@btinternet.com North Kilworth Bowls Club. Contact Reg Tattersall 01455 209126
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North Kilworth Parish Council. Councillor John Green. northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk
Eating Out Locally: The White Lion Wine Bar and Restaurant (North Kilworth) 01858 882112 Kilworth House Hotel (North Kilworth) 01858 880058 Kilworth Springs Golf Club (North Kilworth) 01858 575082
The Attic Restaurant (North Kilworth) 01858 575555
St Andrew's Church Rev'd Canon Oxley 01788 860445
White Hart (South Kilworth) 01858 575416
St Andrews Church of England Primary School 01858 880430
The Shires Inn (Peatling Parva) 0116 2478271
Neighbourhood Watch team, Sgt Jo Hodson, PC David Sharpe, PCSO Laura Bolton, PCSO Peter Willson. Tel:101
The Joiners Arms (Bruntingthorpe) 0116 247 8258
Village Power CIC. Contact Stuart Dainton. 01858 881431 info@villagepowercic@gmail.com
The Grey Goose (Gilmorton) 01455 552555
Millennium Green Committee. Contact Stephen O'Hara on 881052 stephen@elmhurstenergy.co.uk
Albert’s Cafe (North Kilworth) 01858 882186
Dates for your Diary Regular Weekly Events:
June
Alternate Thursdays: Mobile Library. School – 1.30 -2.15. Pre-school 2.20 – 2.40. White Lion 2.45 – 3.10
Thursday 8th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Friday 9th - North v South Golf Match, Kilworth Springs see page 11 for details Saturday 10th - NK Sports Club Race Night Saturday 10 - BBQ Millennium Green, from 6pm see poster on page 12 for details Saturday 24th - ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Kilworth House Theatre Sunday 25th - Family Fun Afternoon at Kilworth Hall, save the date!
2017 April Saturday 1st - Millennium Green Working Party, 9.30-12.30 Saturday 8th - NK Sports Club The Jimmi Lamb Experiment
Band, 7.30pm Monday 10th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 15th - NK Bowls Club Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale
August
Saturday 26th - Top Hat at Kilworth House Theatre
May Thursday 11th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Thursday 11th - Trichy Tales, from the diocese Saturday/Sunday 27/28th - Kilworth Challenge Weekend
If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!