NORTH KILWORTH NEWS December 2016
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Happy Christmas to All…………... What a busy time of the year! The run up to the biggest celebration on the annual calendar seems to take over the month and everywhere is a hive of activity, from the roads with increased traffic, (especially white vans) to shops bulging with Christmas paraphernalia and workplaces where we are both working hard and possibly partying too. Traffic in the village is also a cause for concern, especially if you are trying to cross the main road. This has become increasingly difficult over the years, no not just because we are getting older! Although it now seems unlikely that the County Council will support a bid for a pedestrian crossing, the Parish Council are investigating other funding options, please see page 2 for details.
the amazing Choir Festival is taking place, it’s great to see that the choir of St. Andrew’s School are taking part again this year. This is quickly followed on Saturday the 3rd with the Village Hall Quiz Night, testing all our general knowledge and providing a great source of entertainment. Throughout the month there are opportunities to attend a range of religious services, some with plenty of carol singing on offer!
There are plenty of activities in the village to take part in this month. We kick off with the St. Andrew’s School Christmas Fair at 3.30 on Friday 2nd December and then later on the same day
It is also the time to start making plans for next year. There are details inside on page 14 of how to take part in the excellent Safari Supper (a brilliant way to get to know people, and see their houses!) and on
Further afield there are Christmas markets for those individual gifts. The Market Harborough Christmas Fayre is on Friday 2nd December and the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre which is on the 3rd and 4th December promises to include a Santa parade, marching band and fancy dress.
Inside this issue: Letters to the Editor
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Parish Council Meeting Minutes
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Tribute to Alfred Franklin
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The Children’s Society
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From the Clergy, Registers & Church Matters
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Church Services
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Belgrave Village Hall
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Adverts
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M1 Junction 19 Update
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Kilworth House Theatre
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Christmas Cocktails
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Green fingers
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Clubs & Groups
14 & 15
Dates for Your Diary, Lost and Found
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page 11 are details of joining the corporate booking for the fabulous Kilworth House Theatre productions of ‘Kiss me Kate’ and ‘Top Hat’. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year
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Letters to the Editors
Helping us to Cross the Road Crossing the A4304 has become a major issue in the village not just for school children catching the 7.30am bus in the dark but for anyone, particularly those pushing a pram or no longer unable to sprint to avoid the speeding traffic. The need for a crossing is not in doubt. Leicestershire County Council assessed the site 12 months ago and estimate the cost of installing a zebra crossing at £54,000. The crossing would probably be sited to the left of Howkins garage as you face south, but, they indicated that there were problems with the lack of space where the hedges are on the North side of Station Rd. Harborough District Council has received an application for the development of 20 homes on the Pincet Lane/Station Rd site. The development of this site could well resolve the hedge problem and provide space for a crossing. The Parish Council could now make a bid for what’s called Section 106 funding, put simply this is a financial contribution from a developer towards a community facility - in this case a road crossing. If this is approved the contribution from the developer could be in the region of £20,000. However, the likelihood of a Section 106 bid for a pedestrian crossing being successful depends on the support of Leicestershire County Council Highways and at this stage it seems that they will not support our proposal - I am still waiting for official confirmation of this but am not confident. Their reasoning is that there is adequate line of sight for pedestrians, there is a speed camera and this is not on their priority programme.
“That means if we want the pedestrian crossing, the village has to pay for the full cost for it”
That means if we want the crossing the village has to pay the full cost for it. The Parish Council discussed this issue at its meeting last night and agreed that given the weight of support for the crossing it would consider other ways of funding it. The Council will now examine various options, for instance raising the Parish precept, using Wind Farm money using Parish reserves, asking for donations, fund raising events etc and propose some solutions. Given the sum required the solution chosen will have to employ a mix of funding sources rather than just a single one. The Council would then seek the views of the village on the best way forward. The Council does not feel it would be appropriate to use the Whelan legacy. It is still possible to apply for Section 106 funding for something else and at this point the other priority, judging from the correspondence we have received is play facilities for older children. We will therefore put together a Section 106 application for this. Letters of support would be very helpful. Please send them to the Parish Clerk Mrs K Clarke, The Old Stables, Fir Tree Lane, Swinford, Lutterworth LE17 6BHe-mail northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk We are also asking other village organisations to write in support of this proposal. If you can help in any way to encourage others to write please do so, this is urgent. Your letters need not be lengthy but the more people who write the better the chances of our getting the funding. Thank you for your help.
South Kilworth Youth Club (SKY)
Meets in the Village Hall S Kilworth
The club times are General Session: Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm Young People aged 8-10 years old welcome. Seniors Session: 7.30-8.30pm for Young People aged 11 and in Year 7 upwards welcome. As it is very dark in the evenings now it would be great if parents could collect their children if they don’t live really close, or “lift share” with other parents? Many Thanks
Street Cleaning Dates
Harborough District Council will be carrying out mechanical street cleaning on the following dates: 19 December 2016 13 March 2017 Please write the dates on your calendar and if possible try to park vehicles off the street on those dates.
Christmas Wishes I would like to wish all my friends and neighbours, A Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. I am donating the money I would have spent on Christmas cards to the British Heart Foundation. Best wishes from Chris Whitehead
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Our Parish Council Meeting of the 24th November 2016 1. Items Held Over From The Meeting Held On 27th October 2016 • Emergency Plan – Cllr Otter has updated the contacts list and the Emergency Plan is now complete. Cllr Green will provide the Clerk with an inventory of all items in the emergency kit and relocate the kit to the Sports Club. The Clerk will issue a rota for the Parish Council to check the kit on a monthly basis. • Speeding concerns - Cllr Bettles is to relocate the speeding device to Station Road. The Parish Council will record the data including traffic flow on Station Road and compare with historic data. The police have confirmed that the mobile speed detection team have visited North Kilworth on ten occasions in 2016. It was agreed to purchase a pack of 100 speed reduction wheelie bin stickers to issue to residents of Station Road at a cost of £96.00. • J19 Completion Schedule – The Clerk is waiting for responses from HDC/LCC as to when highways work will be undertaken at the marina development site. Planning Enforcement – The operators of the auction rooms on the Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane site have been contacted by the enforcement team at HDC due to unauthorised change of use. HDC have given the operators 28 days to apply for retrospective change of use. 2. Question Time For Parishioners • A parishioner enquired whether there is any way to make a claim for the impact the J19 work has had on North Kilworth. The Parish Council felt this was unlikely at this stage but will refer the enquiry to District Cllr Lesley Bowles. A parishioner noted that the impact of traffic flow on North Kilworth is going to be significant with the proposed Misterton development and the proposed extension of Magna Park. The Clerk will contact District Cllr Lesley Bowles and County Cllr Graham Hart to discuss. 3. Planning To Consider The
Following Applications 16/01682/OUT – Outline planning permission for the erection of up to 20 dwellings (access to be considered) – Land East of Pincet Lane and Station Road Junction, Station Road, RESOLVED: The Parish Council supports the application.
report this directly to the police using the 101 non-emergency telephone number.
7. Neighbourhood Plan A six week consultation on the proposed Neighbourhood Plan is now underway running from 10 November 2016 to 22 December 2016. Representations on the Plan Proposal are welcome. Comments must be submitted to Harborough Dis4. Planning To Receive and trict Council no later than 22 Note The Following DeciDecember 2016 as follows: • sions • 16/00681/OUT – Outline ap- Email to planning poliplication for the erection of 22 cy@harborough.gov.uk Post to dwellings (access to be consid- Strategic Planning at Harborough District Council, The ered) – The Stables, South Kilworth Road, WITHDRAWN Symington Building, Adam and Eve Street, Market Har• 16/01466/TCA – Works to borough, Leicestershire, LE16 trees (fell) - The Sycamores, Church Street, North Kilworth – 7AG APPROVED 8. Renovation Of The Wash • 16/01476/PCD – Discharge Pit And Surrounding Areas of condition 2 (bat survey) of Cllr Sandercock has obtained 15/01407/PDN – The 24th quotes for the replacement of November 2016 2 Grange, the fencing however some of Pincet Lane– APPROVED the quantities are incorrect. Cllr • 16/01024/PCD – Discharge of condition nos. 2 (materials), Sandercock will get the quotes revised and distribute to the 3 (landscaping scheme), 4 Parish Council. Cllr Otter ad(construction method statevised that there is some tree ment), 8 (land contamination work that needs to be underassessment) and 11 (surface taken as soon as possible, it water drainage plan) of was agreed that as soon as 16/00209/FUL – Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane – AP- the quotes are received and authorised by the Chair work PROVED (C) • 16/01406/FUL – Erection of a should proceed. new dwelling and demolition of 9. Village Bequest outbuildings (revised scheme As the purchase of the land of 16/01075/FUL) – Hanwin Cottage, 20 Green Lane– AP- adjacent to the Millennium Green has fallen through the PROVED (C) Clerk will place a request in the • 16/01576/TCA – Works to trees (fell) – Belgrave Cottage, next issue of the North Kilworth News for suggestions for a 16 Back Street– APPROVED • 16/00880/FUL – Erection of a fitting use of the bequest. detached dwelling – Ivy House, Some suggestions have already been received which will Back Street– WITHDRAWN be considered and included in 16/01575/TCA – Works any discussions. to trees (fell) – Holly House, 6 Stoney Close – AP10. S106 PROVED Cllr Otter has undertaken a large amount of research into 5. Financial Matters. Income possible uses of any S106 & Expenditure money the village may be eligiCurrent Account Balance as at ble to apply for. Unfortunately 05/10/16 £24,625.61 Reserve despite a major response from Account Balance as at parishioners requesting a pe05/10/16 £6,482.41 destrian crossing it is looking unlikely that a pedestrian 6. Report On The Floodlit crossing will meet the criteria Sports Area Sub Committee set out for S106 applications. There have been reports of Cllr Otter will proceed to submit suspicious behaviour on the an application based around car park, anybody witnessing play equipment and adult exeranything suspicious should
cise equipment. The Parish Council is committed to pursuing the installation of a pedestrian crossing and there are a number of other funding options to explore. 11. Cranmer Lane Track The Clerk has requested clarification from LCC of their view on the track and is waiting for a response. 12. North Kilworth Parish Council Website The Clerk is preparing an application to the NALC Transparency Fund to assist with the cost of developing a Parish Council website. 13. Station Road Allotment Site A solicitors has been instructed to correspond with the developer. 14. 2017 Parish Council Meeting Dates From January 2017 it was decided to move the Parish Council meeting date to the second Thursday of the month to allow timely inclusion of the minutes in the North Kilworth Newsletter. 15. The date of the next meeting is Thursday 12th January 2017 at 7.45pm in the Belgrave Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome.
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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Tribute to a Local Legend Alfred Charles Franklin (1918-2016) Born in Birmingham, in the year that Word War I ended, Charlie was one of twin boys. He and his twin Tom remained close throughout their lives, working together and in later years living less than two miles apart. Charlie was born with his feet facing backwards, and this resulted in him spending a great deal of time at Great Ormond Street Hospital, where they operated to correct his stance. Although fairly successful, in later years he was unable to enlist for World War II because he was considered unfit. Dad Tom was a farm labourer and his mum Florence was kept busy looking after her five children Flo, Les, Pearl and the twins. The family moved from Mitre Street in Buckingham to Welford, setting up home in West Street. Charlie and Tom, now eleven years old, would spend their weekends at Sulby Hall. Visitors to the Hall were encouraged to play tennis and cricket, and the two local boys were hired to round up the balls during the matches.
Many thanks to Anita and Ivor for providing the text and photo for this tribute to Charlie and to Sarah Holmes for writing it all up.
With his education complete aged fourteen, Charlie cycled from Welford to Market Harborough to work every day. It was at a dance in North Kilworth that he met Ivy, who had lived in the village all her life. Their courtship was overshadowed by World War II, but they did get married during the war- on 24th October 1942 at St Andrews North Kilworth. Ivy was dressed in a blue suit complete with trilby hat. Photographers were few and far between, many having been conscripted to the war. So the following day, the couple, dressed in their wedding apparel once again, set off for a studio in Rugby to have their photographs taken, three of which have remained on Charlie’s wall ever since. North Kilworth became the couple’s home, first living in Little Cottages before moving to dairy Cottages in 1953. Surrounded by many of their family including Ivy’s mother, Sunday afternoons would consist of taking tea with a variety of relatives catching up on the week’s events. Charlie joined Tom at British Thomas Houston( BTH) in Rugby, the two men working in the foundry. Initially they travelled by train, playing cards during the journey. But when Dr Beeching’s cuts closed the local line, Charlie found himself back on his bike until he could afford his car which was affectionately called his ‘Black Bomb’. Charlie and Ivy had by then bought adjoining cottages Hanwin and Hanlin, the latter becoming their home for the rest of their lives. Charlie immersed himself in village activities, playing bowls and crib at the sports club, enjoying a glass of whiskey, whilst Ivy was happy to remain at home. The couple enjoyed holidays to Blackpool and Great Yarmouth, relishing the seaside atmosphere. Charlie retired from BTH in 1980. With time on his hands and keen to keep busy, he went to work at the Doctors Surgery in Husbands Bosworth. Caring for the garden, and cleaning the doctors cars, he was a popular member of the team, getting to know many of the patients and was very grateful for the twelve bottles of whisky he was given as a leaving present when he retired for the second time. Twelve years ago, Ivy passed away and Charlie found himself on his own. He remained independent, thanks to the help and support of Ivor (his brother in law) next door. He continued to enjoy his trips to the sports club, and playing crib with his close friend Dick Oxley. Charlie enjoyed sports and had always supported the Foxes- he was the proud owner of a programme and ticket from his trip to their 1948 final against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and was delighted when they won the premiership last year. Two years ago, following a fall at home, Charlie became housebound. Thanks to the ever present assistance of Ivor and Anita and his carers, he was able to remain at home. He went to sleep one last time on Wednesday 26th October. Charlie had a great sense of humour and he was the life and soul of the party. He was a gentle and caring person who had time for everyone. A man of principle, he had innate sense of decency and integrity and will be remembered with affection by everyone who knew him.
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Children’s Society Boxes A Message to all Children's Society Box Holders in North Kilworth and surrounding villages or anyone who received their Children’s Society box from Anne Vincent.
If however you are unable to come to either of these Christingle Services, there is another chance to bring them to church for Anne to collect at St Andrew’s North Kilworth, when there is a beautiful service of Carols by It is time for Anne to collect Candlelight on Sunday 18 the Children’s Society boxes December at 6pm. in for the annual emptying If you have any problem session, so that you can have getting to church at the them back and fill them up all moment, please contact Anne over again next year! to make alternative arrangements for the box to Many of you may be attending be emptied as soon as the Christingle Service at St possible please during Andrew’s School, in which December, so that the money case it would be brilliant if you can be sent off to the could bring along your Children's Society before Children’s Society box for me Christmas. to receive them there. This year, as a result of the If you aren’t able to attend the extra support they have school it would be marvellous received from people like if you could come along with yourselves, the Children's your boxes to the Christingle Society have been able to Service to be held at St extend their work to more and Mary's Church Bruntingthorpe more teenagers who are at 4pm on Sunday 4th increasing vulnerable to all December, when Anne will be kinds of abuse and there to collect any boxes exploitation, not least through from you, returning them to social media which can be you all as soon as possible very positive ,but can also after Christmas. lead to potentially very damaging connections and
relationships - a potential minefield none of us older folk had to deal with. So please get your Children's Society boxes out and if they've been tucked away and forgotten, find them fast, dust them down and pop them into a very prominent place so that at the end of each day you can empty all the small change from your pocket or your purse and fill that box up as much as possible before you hand it in. If you haven’t got a Children’s Society box and would like to support the amazing work they do with young children, teenagers and families in this country, then please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll get a box to you asap. You can contact me by phone 01858 881194 or email pannevincent@gmail. com Many, many thanks for all your kind and generous help. May you all have a very happy Christmas.
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“The Real Meaning of Christmas - God is With Us”
“I know that there will be many of you reading this who are not looking forward to Christmas with such enthusiasm”
‘O come, O come, Emmanuel . . .‘ – perhaps you know this carol which is traditionally sung in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Sometimes it is heard at the beginning of our Christmas carol services too. It may not be the most famous or well-known carol but it tells of an amazing truth: ‘Emmanuel’ means ‘God with us’. The message that God is with us is at the heart of the Christian faith and of the story we tell at Christmas. God came to be with us in Jesus, born as that baby in Bethlehem, and God is with us still, through the Holy Spirit, wanting to be a part of our lives today.
Perhaps you can ask God to share in all your excitement and joy.
However, I know that there will be many of you reading this who are not looking forward to Christmas with such enthusiasm. Perhaps this has been a difficult year for you. You may be facing illness or the worry of a family member or friend’s health. You may have lost a loved one and be struggling to walk in the new landscape in which you find yourself. You may be worried about money or you may feel you have no reason to put up the tinsel and decorate the tree. This time of year can be agony for lots of people for all sorts of reasons. If you identify with any That’s an incredible message of this, the message that God is which is worth celebrating, and with us is especially important. if you’re someone who loves to God in Jesus lived a human life enter into the full sparkle of this and understands our pain as well festival, perhaps you can call as our joy. And God continues to to mind as you put up the reach out to us in the darkness tinsel, the lights and the as well as in the light. I pray you baubles that God is with you. may dare to believe that God is
there, and that you will know his surrounding peace and presence with you this Christmas. Whatever you think about Christmas approaching, do consider coming to one of the services in our churches over the festive period. If you do, you will receive a warm welcome, whoever you are and however you are feeling. You’ll also be surrounded by lots of people who feel just as happy or sad about life at the moment. And together, we shall help each other to tell again the amazing story of Christmas, the astonishing truth that God is with us, with you, with everyone, and will never leave us. On behalf of all of us in the clergy team, I wish you every blessing at Christmas! The Rev’d Emma Davies
From the Registers….. Baptisms: Georgiana Grace Green on 23 Oct at Gilmorton Mia Broughton-Hall on 6 Nov at Gilmorton Wedding:
William Ballard and Emily Beadle on 22nd October at Kimcote.
Funeral: Eric Lea Bennett, Age 65 years, on 18th October at Swinford
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) 8 Dec
12 January
26 January
More details from Rev’d Emma: emma.davies1@sky.com 01455 556573 ALL WELCOME!
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 Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton. Telephone: 01455 556573; email emma.davies1@sky.com
The Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote. Telephone: 01455 554065; email jane@kennedy47.orangehome.co.uk The Rev’d Alison Iliffe, The Rectory, 21 Dag lane, North Kilworth. Telephone: 01858 881248; email: ajiliffe@gmail.com For Shawell: The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email:Revbdavis@aol.com
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Avon-Swift Group Church Services ~ December 2016
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Village Hall You may be new to the village, or perhaps you just haven’t been in the village hall recently, but we really have a fabulous facility in the village that is available to hire. Various groups regularly use the hall – from sewing groups to yoga and whist drive as well as educational groups and dog breeding associations. The hall is frequently used for parties and it has even recently been used very successfully, in conjunction with a marquee on the millennium green, for a village wedding. Regular activities at the hall include: Monday mornings – Yoga Monday afternoons (3rd and 4th Monday of the month) – Whist Drive Monday evenings – Pilates Tuesday evenings – Cheerleaders Wednesday mornings (term time) – Workers Educational Association
Wednesday evenings - Yoga Thursday evenings – Didi –Rugby (first Thursday of month) Film Night (3rd Thursday except December then 2nd) W.I. (4th Thursday of month) Parish Council If you would like any further information about any of the above activities, or would like to enquire about booking the hall, please contact Bunty Emery on 01858 880342.
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M1 Junction 19 Improvement Scheme Update
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KILWORTH HOUSE THEATRE 2017 As in previous years I have been able to make a corporate village booking for the 2017 summer productions at Kilworth House Theatre, prior to tickets being put on general sale in December. 140 villagers, friends and family went to the June production earlier this year so it was a huge village outing. Any complementary tickets that I am given are converted to cash and donated to the Village Hall so the village as a whole benefits from the evening. I have provisionally booked tickets for the production of ‘Kiss Me Kate' on Sat 24th June 7.30pm. Tickets are £40 each. No payment or firm commitment will be needed until January but I do need to have provisional numbers by Dec 15th so that Kilworth House Theatre can re allocate the tickets if we do not require them. I have also reserved tickets for ‘Top Hat' on Saturday 26th August.Tickets are £40 each. I do not need firm numbers or payment for this show until April but if you think that you may want tickets let me know asap. This will enable me to reserve more tickets if necessary. Book of of Corporate the The booking tickets has changed slightly this year in that rows F G and H in the month centre aisle areIsnot available. The majority of my reserved seats are in the centre aisle rows K L the side seats just adjacent to the centre aisle from row G - M. I also have row M and NStig withof some D centre aisle for Dump mythe first show. favourite book I will allocate the tickets for both shows on a first come first served basis, but I’ve ever read. please specify if you would prefer to be lower down on row D. In addition, I will It is quite a probably be able to get front row seats and carers seats if you let me know asap. mystery and it takesexpressed the wholean interest I will contact you in the New Year informing you If you have to firm make it of whenbook I need numbers and payment all clear, but Please still e mail asap or before Dec 15th if you require tickets. it’s me a cliff hanger. The Julie Fish ( juliefish56@aol.com ) author is Clive King.
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Christmas Cocktails Lots of fun to create and Christmas gives just the excuse for sampling….
Prosecco cocktail (with
Cranberry Margaritas (with
thanks to Jamie Oliver)
thanks to Ali) Sweet and tart cranberry juice makes for extra festive margaritas!
Simple to make and a great party drink Ingredients Prosecco Angostura Bitters (3 dashes) Measure of Cognac Sugar cubes (1/2 teaspoon) Champagne flute
Book of the month Is
Stig of the Dump my
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.
Prepare each champagne flute with the cognac, angostura bitters and sugar cube then just top up with prosecco when guests arrive.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec ice cubes Stir all ingredients together until blended. Divide between 3-4 glasses. Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges if desired.
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Green fingers Its that time of year again where the weather treats us with lots of frost, rain and winds, all increasing by the day. Its a time of year you may not want to work outside, but lucky for you there’s still lots to be done. Constantly keep an eye on winter protection and if you have a greenhouse check it is secure and ready for the rest of the winter, and if you have heaters, that they are working properly. Top Ten Tips for December: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Keep check on greenhouse heaters. Keep an eye on winter protection and structure to ensure they stay in place. Insulate the outdoor taps and use protection on ponds to stop them from freezing.. Take hardwood cuttings. Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and the other remaining crops.. Prune open grown apples and pears (not wall trained trees though). Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas. Deciduous trees and shrubs can still be planted. Keep mice away from stored goods and produce. Reduce watering house plants.
I hope these tips help you to keep on top of your garden through December, if you would like any help with your jobs or future work, please see my attached advert below and my full details on this page. I’M ALSO OFFERING A 10% WINTER DISCOUNT!! Please ring me for a no obligation quote on 07525 064 220. I'm only in the village and always happy to help. Many Thanks, Thomas Wright.
Amazing & useful things that you probably didn't know... Vicks Vapour Rub. This product is also known as a method of softening brittle toe nails and even ridding nails of fungal nail infections. Just rub a small amount onto the affected nail daily until the required results are seen. An inexpensive and effective way to treat fungal nail infection without harsh chemicals.
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North Kilworth Women’s Institute At the November meeting and AGM members were reminded of all our activities throughout the past year and also given a resume of next years programme which will give us an interesting and varied outlook on subjects that we may otherwise not have known about. The AGM followed and Beryl Stephens was re-elected as President. She thanked everyone for their support during the past year and particular thanks to those stepping down from committee. Business over, members enjoyed a faith supper which was a most enjoyable spread of items provided by members. Thanks to Lyn Wall for organising the tea and coffee this month. December meeting will be a Christmas party with catering provided by the committee We also have Ronald Spiers coming to talk to us about ‘The Science of Humour’ we look forward to seeing you all then (don’t forget your Secret Santa present!).
North Kilworth Reading Group The Reading Group do not meet in December, but if you would like to start reading the book for January 2017 it is ‘The Muse’ by Jessie Burton. This gripping new novel follows a young London art-gallery employee whose discovery of a lost masterpiece draws her into the mystery surrounding its provenance The Daily Telegraph said: “Those who loved The Miniaturist will find here all the cliffhangers, twists and heart-stopping revelations they expected, and in two evocative settings . . . as a study of female creativity, it triumphs“. New members always welcome
St Andrews Church Flower Rota Decorating the church for Christmas will take place on Wednesday, 14TH December from 10am. Helpers heartily welcome. Many thanks, Jo Guilfoyle, (881124). Save the date, we’re off on Safari again!
The North Kilworth Safari Supper Saturday 4th March 2017
The new committee for the Floodlit Sports Association are organising the 2017 Safari Supper. For anybody unfamiliar with this event it is a great way to get to know new people. The evening begins at the Village Hall where you buy all your drinks for the evening and find out where you are going for your starter. There are maps of the village available if needed and if you don't know anyone we can introduce you to the host for your starter. At the end of each course your host will have an envelope that will reveal where you are going for your next course! After dessert everyone returns to the Village Hall for coffee, drinks and liquors. Please note you do not have to host a course to participate, so if you have never done the Safari Supper before and would prefer not to cook let us know. When booking your place please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and, if you are happy to cook, let us know which course you would prefer to do. We need hosts to cook either a starter, main or dessert catering for 8 people. This is a great event and all the funds raised for the Safari Supper go towards the upkeep of the children's playground in the village and the floodlit tennis courts. To book your place please contact us by the first week in January. Contact: Sally Ellis, 881782, clansad@btinternet.com or Lyanne Treadgold, 882183,lyanne.treadgold@gmail.com or Nicky Astbury, 880083, astbury2322@gmail.com
Soup lunch Many thanks to those who came to the lunch in church on 15 November. Donations totalling £130 have been sent to “One Roof”, a Diocesan-supported Leicester charity working with homeless people. Homelessness is a growing problem everywhere and this donation will help provide warmth and care for those living on our local streets in winter. The next lunch will be on Tuesday 13th December – a week earlier than usual as children from the school are keen to assist before the end of term.
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North Kilworth Bowls Club Our Dinner and Presentation Night was held in the clubhouse on 12th November when we enjoyed delicious food and were able to celebrate, with the prizewinners, their success in the various club competitions. What was particularly gratifying was that several of these were won by some of our newer members. After the club AGM on 23rd November (which we hope all members will endeavour to attend) we then look forward to one of the 'highlights' of the year which is our Bingo and
Yoga Sessions
Christmas Raffle, in the clubhouse, at 7:30 pm. on December 10th. This event is open to all so come along, buy some raffle tickets (a large number of prizes are on offer), enjoy some bingo and possibly go home richer and with several bottles of wine, spirits, chocolates or other goodies. 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. The bar will, of course, be open. The other planned events are listed below so get them in your diary now.
Social Events: February 11th Quiz Night March 18th Bingo 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. For news of our club and all our social events check our website or Twitter feed.
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Useful Contacts:
Eating Out Locally:
Belgrave Village Hall. Contact Bunty Emery on 01858 880342 abemery@btinternet.com
The White Lion Wine Bar and Restaurant (North Kilworth) 01858 882112
North Kilworth Bowls Club. Contact Reg Tattersall 01455 209126
Kilworth House Hotel (North Kilworth) 01858 880058
reg.tatt@gmx.com
North Kilworth Parish Council. Councillor John Green. northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk
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: Alternate Thursdays: Mobile Library. School – 1.30 -2.15. Pre-school 2.20 – 2.40. White Lion 2.45 – 3.10
March Saturday 4th - Safari Supper. See page 14 for details Saturday 18th - NK Bowls Club Bingo Evening
December
April
Friday 2nd - St Andrew’s School Christmas Fair 3.30 - 5.30. Free entry Friday 2nd - Choir Festival in St. Andrew’s Church, Saturday 3rd - Quiz Nght - 7.30pm Village Hall. Saturday 10th - Bingo and Raffle 7.30pm at North Kilworth Bowls Club see page 15 for details
2017 February
Saturday 15th - NK Bowls Club Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale
June
Saturday 24th - ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Kilworth House Theatre, see page 11 for details
August
Saturday 26th - Top Hat at Kilworth House Theatre, see page 11 for details
Saturday 11th - NK Bowls Club Quiz Night. See page 15
If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!