NORTH KILWORTH NEWS January 2017
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Happy New Year to Everyone…………... Looking back on 2016, it seems such a turbulent year with lots of unexpected outcomes. If anyone had told me at the beginning of the year that Donald Trump would be the President Elect of the United States and that a majority of British citizens would vote to leave the EU, I would not have believed them! Whatever our opinions on these elections, it was an amazing demonstration of groundswell voting power. So here we are and it is time to get used to it, move on and hope for some positive outcomes in 2017. Above all I know that many of us hope for a more peaceful year across the world, as the terrible tragedies in Syria continue to unfold. On the local front this edition of the Kilworth News continues to provide an update on the latest information concerning the planning developments around the village. These remain controversial and a source of worry and despair for some residents. It is a pattern that is being echoed across England at
the moment. There are many examples where local councils are being overruled by larger regional bodies. After a lid being kept on planning applications on rural sites for so many years, it seems that the genie is now out of the bottle and many developers are looking to make speculative applications. Yet we do need extra houses and this area is such a lovely place to live that some new houses must be welcomed. There are not many activities happening in the village this month, but if you are feeling in need of exercise after Christmas excess, then there are new sessions of yoga and pilates for you to join in with. It is also not too late to join in with some of the activities being planned for later in the year, such as the Safari Supper with details on page 14 and the Kilworth House Theatre programme – details on page 11. Many thanks to Carolyn Sanders for sending in this lovely photo of the Crib Service, led by Jane Kennedy, which was held in St. Andrew’s Church and attended
Inside this issue: Letters to the Editor
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Parish Council Statements
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History Corner
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History Corner and Letters ctd
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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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A Turkey Tale
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Kilworth House Theatre
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Keeping Church and Schools Safe
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Green fingers
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Clubs & Groups
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Dates for Your Diary, Lost and Found
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by over 100 people. Whatever your New Year resolutions, we wish you a healthy, happy New Year. Belinda and Sharon northkilworthnews@gmail.com
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Letters to the Editors
Letters are continued on page 5
Dear Readers, There are many things in the proposed North Kilworth Plan that I applaud and would vote for enthusiastically. One of them is Paragraph 7.9.4. Landscape. “The Village is located on higher ground, part of the wider Laughton Hills Landscape Character Area with impressive views over the Avon valley. Consultation shows that this landscape and the views it affords are important to local residents of North Kilworth and its character. This is supported by an Independent Landscape Character Assessment study undertaken by Harborough District Council which highlighted the special and attractive character of the Landscape and noted that ‘The rural character of the landscape, both arable and pasture, would be threatened by development. Any development would need careful siting which is sympathetic to landscape setting and landform in particular’ POLICY NK19: LANDSCAPE Development proposals that have a significant effect on the special landscape of North Kilworth will be required to respect and enhance the quality character and enhance the quality, character distinctiveness and amenity value of that landscape.” The photograph below this paragraph is of Stoney from the churchyard. Had the photographer walked a few yards up to stand on Stoney and turned 180 degrees to take his photograph, then the full grandeur of this landscape would have been captured for all to see. It is a daily joy to open my curtains every morning and ‘drink in’ that very landscape and currently we also relish the simple pleasure of watching the sheep grazing at the end of our garden. “Had the photographer walked a few yards up to stand on Stoney and turned 180degrees to take his photo, then the full grandeur of this landscape would have been captured for all to see.”
Clearly however, Harborough District Council, with the support of North Kilworth Parish Council, have chosen to ignore their own wisdom and go against “the local community consultation” [Paragraph 7.2.2. Housing Allocations] since it took barely 10 minutes for the Planning Officer to present and HDC councillors to wave through the proposal to give Outline Planning permission for 22 houses on ‘land south of Station Road’. So under the current proposal, despite the passionate plea to preserve these ‘impressive views’, half of that landscape will be lost to us. Worse though, with the clearly stated object by Jacksons to develop this site further, it is just a matter of time before the whole of this landscape will be obliterated by houses and lost forever by those of us living at the edge of the village in Elmcroft Road. Furthermore, to add insult to injury, for exercising our democratic right to protest against these plans, we were publicly dismissed by a Parish Councillor as ‘NIMBYs’. It is extremely sad, but no wonder given the patronising dismissal of all those across the village who tried to overturn this section of the North Kilworth Plan, that many villagers feel cut off from those with the power to make decisions. Neither will it be any surprise if the total responsibility for any broken village spirit will be laid firmly at the feet of those who have lobbied for the integrity of the North Kilworth Plan to be maintained, rather than owned equally by all those involved in this sorry state of affairs. Yours sincerely, Anne Vincent.
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Parish Council Statement - North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan The Parish Council is disappointed and frustrated by Harborough District Council’s decision to approve the outline planning application for the Station Road / Elmcroft site at the Planning Committee held on 06.12.16. The Parish Council’s formal written request that planning decisions be deferred until the Neighbourhood Plan is approved was not accepted by the Planning Committee. The Committee did discuss the North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan but advised that: “The preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan has not been smooth for the village (as noted within the representation) and there are no guarantees it will pass a Referendum or be adopted as part of the development plan. Officers see no reason to delay determination of this application therefore.” The Planning Committee also used a precedent to support their decision; namely a recently approved planning application on a reserve site in Broughton Astley which was part of an APPROVED Neighbourhood Plan. They in fact over rode the APPROVED Neighbourhood Plan and permitted the development. In subsequent responses to a formal legal appeal, both Harborough District Council and the Secretary of State denied ‘scuppering’ Broughton Astley’s Neighbourhood Plan. There are further examples, up and down the country, of planning decisions being overturned. In each case the local Council could not demonstrate a five year supply of developable housing land and so far as is known no Neighbourhood Plan was in place. We always knew the Neighbourhood Plan wouldn’t hold full authority until ‘Made’ but it seems that Harborough District Council have attached no weight to it at all. The Neighbourhood Plan can help to introduce planning policies based on local need; having no Neighbourhood Plan in place would leave us in the same situation as we are now with a developer free for all. The granting of planning permission for applications in the pipeline i.e. South Kilworth Road and Station Road / Pincet Lane will afford further protection against inappropriate development in the future bearing in mind these sites were developable within the timescale of the Neighbourhood Plan. The Neighbourhood Plan, once ‘Made’, offers an opportunity to shape and control further development. Remember, the Neighbourhood Plan is for the next fifteen years – the limits of development will restrict unwanted development through this period. However, there is no 100% guarantee in the world of planning and there never will be. The Parish Council feel that completion of the North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan is of paramount importance for the village. You will be aware that the plan completes its consultation phase this month (December) and will then go for independent assessment followed by a village referendum. The cost of the assessment and the referendum will be met by Harborough District Council, there will be no further cost to the village. What should concern us now is that development in North Kilworth may be perceived to be an easy target. There are several other SHLAA (Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment) sites in the village and these too might be presented for planning. 60 houses might just be the beginning. Planning issues are only part of the Neighbourhood Plan, there are also important aspects including green spaces and recreation areas, which the plan seeks to preserve and improve, they could also be at risk. The referendum decision will determine the fate of the North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan. We urge everyone to get behind the Neighbourhood Plan when it comes up for referendum and give a resounding YES vote so that Harborough District Council are in no doubt about the resolve of the village to maintain and enhance the unique character and sustainability of North Kilworth. In the meantime, the Parish Council welcomes the view of village residents (email: northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk / mail: North Kilworth Parish Council, c/o The Old Stables, Fir Tree Lane, Swinford, Leicestershire, LE17 6BH) and will discuss the issue at the next Parish Council meeting on Thursday 12th January 2017 at 7.45pm in the Belgrave Village Hall, North Kilworth. North Kilworth Parish Council 16th December 2016
Statement from North Kilworth Parish Council – 21/12/16 In view of the letters submitted to this edition of the North Kilworth News from Reverend and Mrs Vincent the Parish Council finds it necessary to make the following statement to avoid any misunderstanding: The North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan shortly to enter the Assessment Stage of the procedure clearly states: "A Parish wide ballot undertaken following a well-attended and lively event in the village held in May 2016 and attended by a Senior Officer from Harborough District Council reinforced the order of preference for three available sites. Development of around 20 houses at each site was agreed with a preference being shown for sites in the following order: 1. Corner of Pincet Lane (opposite "The White Lion") 2. South Kilworth Road (adjacent to the all-weather pitch) 3. Station Road (at the rear of Elmcroft Road) The Pincet Lane site was the clear winner of the ballot with the other two sites some way behind but close to one another in terms of level of support." The democratic voice of the village is embedded in the Neighbourhood Plan. The NP was financed by grants obtained from various sources, no tax / ratepayers money was used. No matter what Jackson Builders stated intentions are to the knowledge of the Parish Council no new applications have been received for the Station Road Site. A YES vote for the Neighbourhood Plan at the forthcoming referendum will provide protection against further development on the Station Road site and dissuade speculative developers during its lifetime. No reference has been made to a bridle path or play area in the plans recently passed by Harborough District Council. Despite representations by the Parish Council, District Councillor Lesley Bowles and advice received by a Senior Officer from Harborough District Council to defer planning applications until after the referendum Harborough District Council decided to approve the Station Road development. Full text of the Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed online at: http://www.harborough.gov.uk/consultation/info/43 hard copy is available, please contact the Parish Clerk: northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk / 01788 869 007
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History Corner
Many thanks to Vikki O’Hara for researching and writing up this fascinating piece of local history
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A fascinating insight into a local landmark Sometime in 1926-1928 these three beautiful photos were taken of The Close, proudly looking onto the War Memorial and the Village Green. In 90 years, the house seems to have remained unchanged. If the roads were tar mac and edged with pavement in these photos, they could be mistaken for being quite recent! Oh, apart from the smart attire of the lady of the house.
If only walls could talk. This house would have quite a story to tell. It had been pointed out to me some years ago that the frontage of this house and Manor Farm House were originally built at the same time, looking exactly the same. The resemblance is still clear. They were both built just one room deep, three stories high, having a small cellar below. Both working farm houses. Then over the years, each extended in some way or other creating really rather individual and characterful homes. The bay windows added on to the frontage of The Close in Victorian times to keep up with the new trends! However, at that time, it would not have been known as The Close at all. It was The Hawthornes. And, it is possible that the farmhouse at Manor Farm originated many years earlier and then added the frontage to match The Hawthornes. I’m sure Mrs Herring can enlighten us... The Hawthornes was a dairy farm and hunting box comprising the main farm house, two clay cob cottages on Hawthorne Road, barns and stable yard immediately behind the house (now The Barn and Close Cottage) and the land that is now known as Station Farm, including barns and farm cottage. In the cellar of the main house is a wall with rectangular holes regimented from floor to ceiling, each bearing its own number. I’m told that this is where the farms own cheese was made, cut and stored to mature. What a shame the recipe isn’t still with the house. Also, the loft rooms were found to have concrete floors which are called a Leicestershire Slab and had the function of storing and drying grain. All evidence of it’s farming history. In 1922, The Hawthornes was sold by auction in two lots. We are lucky to have been handed a copy of the original particulars from that auction! Tuesday 19th September 1922 at 3:30 o’clock precisely, it reads. Described as being a “Comfortable and well planned house, occupying a high and central position in the Village, some 470 feet above sea level, situated in the heart of a famous hunting district, being in the Pytchley Country and within easy distance of the best meets of the Fernie, Atherstone and North Warwickshire Packs.” It also lists “Stabling for 12 and includes a forage & other stores, granary with five fitted bins, boiling house, harness and saddle cleaning rooms, accommodation for two grooms, coach house, cow house for 6 and a poultry house”. The Sandercock farming family acquired Station Farm and Colonel Belgrave acquired the main house. The vendors went on to build a house for themselves on a plot of land neighbouring Station Cottage and decided to take the name ‘The Hawthores’ with them to their new dwelling! And so, this beautiful nameless house became The Kilworth Close, later shortened to The Close. Once in the hands of the respectable Belgrave family, the house underwent an impressive modernisation project boasting the addition of a butlers pantry, boots & knives room, servants hall and back stairs, smoking room, furnace for central heating and engine room for electrical light! Unfortunately the grandeur of this beautiful property was not to last for long as during the war, The Close housed prisoners of war. German officers I believe. Officers were to be imprisoned in reasonable accommodation, each having a private room. Many of the large rooms in the house were split into two, allowing more accommodation. Is there someone who can tell us more about this time and who would have overseen/managed this prison? Are there any photographs or records from this time? I also believe that the paddock was used as allotments for the villagers to grow their own food.
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Local Landmark Renovated After the war, money was hard to come by. The north wing of the house was demolished, separating the house from the barns which were eventually sold off for conversion to a dwelling. This is now Close Cottage. The stables were also sold for development and is now known as The Barn. The two clay cob cottages were demolished and replaced with post war council housing along Hawthorne Road. The main house was eventually split into two flats, allowing for rental income from the top flat, keeping the bottom flat for the family. After 40 or so years of gradual decline, the Belgrave family finally marketed the property for sale.
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History Corner Ctd
Although cold and slightly dishevelled, the structure of the house, reminiscent of its happier days, led the pathway in finding which road a renovation project should follow. By ripping out false ceilings and false internal partitions, the shell of this building shone. The north wing replaced to look as near to the original building as planning permission would allow. Restored antique fireplaces have been showcased, the original main staircase given back it’s central position, the flow of the home returned to a harmonious, warm and inspiring home. We are just custodians. Our duty is to love and preserve this home, just as it should be. This will be my last History Corner article. Over the last few years, it has been a great pleasure researching the history of this beautiful village and sharing the interesting facts uncovered. If you have enjoyed reading this or any other article, please, take a look at the history of your own home and see what treasures of history you can find, of a life from long ago. Write your own article and send it in to northkilworthnews@gmail.com or contact Belinda or Sharon if you’d like assistance writing up your discoveries. Thank you.
Letters to the Editor ctd On Tuesday 6th December 2016 Outline Planning Permission was granted for the building of 22 dwellings on land off Station Road. Despite opposition from many village people it was summarily passed through the Harborough District Council Planning Committee. (The government have set local authorities high housing targets that they have to meet). There are two further planning applications going through the system for our village with another 22 homes proposed on South Kilworth Road and 20 on Pincet Lane, making a total of 64 houses for our village - way above our supposed quota. Over the past two years the Parish Council have undergone a consultation with village residents concerning the North Kilworth Development Plan and we have expressed our preferences through a democratic vote on the New Housing situation. On each occasion residents voted firstly for Pincet Lane as their favoured site for housing development, followed by South Kilworth Road and then thirdly, land off Station Road. (See Newsletter, July 2016) So why is it then that the Parish Council have seen fit to ignore this exercise in local democracy and in the North Kilworth Development Plan submitted recently to Harborough District Council have stated in the Housing Proposals section that the preferred site is off Station Road - villagers third choice! Also in the June 2016 ballot we were asked whether we would prefer new housing developments to be restricted to 20 houses. A significant majority voted for that to be so. Yet again our Parish Council seem fit to ignore residents views and state in their Development Plan that the Station Road site can be developed for 35 to 40 new homes! Can you imagine Mrs. May's government deciding not to implement Brexit, the result of the recent Referendum and stay in the European Union? There would be public outrage if such a decision were taken. Yet, here in North Kilworth, our elected representatives on the Parish Council have decided not to pass on our democratic vote and to follow their own choice. Why bother wasting all our tax payers money (£15,000) and time putting together a Development Plan if they do not implement the wishes of the majority of village residents? I'm just totally amazed! Did I miss something? Surely, it is not just about having a bridle path linking the Bogs to Station Road? Is this just me going bonkers or do others feel disempowered and disenfranchised by the Parish Councils refusal to follow the democratic choice made by residents? Localism, local democracy, seems to be thrown out of the window. WHY? It is so sad to see a community so upset with voices dismissed and a community now facing the prospect of much larger housing development than necessary. I could accept 20 houses off Station Road as a part of the village allocation but believe me, Jacksons Builders, have quite clearly stated that they are going to build further on the two-field site off Station Road. We could end up with another 60 homes on top of the proposed 64 already going through planning around the village. Crackers - and not Christmas ones! Madness. Chaos. What a mess - and for what? Will you join with me in requesting that the Parish Council withdraw the Housing Proposals of the Development Plan and rewrite that section so that it truly reflects our democratic vote in this matter. They are elected as the servants of our community and should, I believe, reflect our wishes and not follow their own agenda. This is an injustice that should be challenged. Yours sincerely, Mick Vincent
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“A Job for Life………………..” Most of you will know that I am retiring from my licensed role as Associate Priest in the Avon-Swift Team and the end of January. This is not my first retirement – my first was from teaching some years ago as I entered into training for Ministry. Then I retired from Prison Chaplaincy. My brother says there will be no more parties, though! “As the Church and Avon Swift move forward over the years to come, there will be an increasing need for us all to stir up the gift of god that is within us”
They say that retirement is something of a challenge. There is the danger of falling victim to ‘the list’ – all the things we intend to do which may well prove too much, too expensive, too... well, you know! There is the opposite danger of falling into idleness, isolation - and possible disrepair. These I hope to avoid!
the Church I was doing that: in living the Gospel as a retired Priest, I will be continuing to do that, wherever I am. But not just because I am a priest: all of us are called to serve. As the Church and Avon Swift move forward over the years to come, there will be an increasing need for us all to stir up the gift of God that is within us. As our society and culture change and move forward there will always be a need for Priesthood is the most enormous basic human values to be stirred up. None of us can privilege, and I am sure doesn’t afford to stand idly by – we are cease when our official Parish work ends. At Ordination, priests all in it together. It’s our job for life… are asked: and some school services. At first I will be out of circulation altogether. This is standard on retiring from Ministry. It allows time to reflect, to consider prayerfully what to do next. I intend eventually to apply to the Bishop for Permission to Officiate. That means that I will be able to help out on the Sunday rota, and fill the occasional gap when others are on holiday and so on.
“Will you then, in the strength of the Holy Spirit, continually stir up the gift of God that is in you, to make Christ known among all whom you serve?” We answered; “By the help of God, I am leaving a little earlier than we will.” originally planned, and so I It seems to me that my calling is hope to be able to fulfil the commitments already made for first to serve God. There’s no retiring from that. In service in next year – three weddings
It really has been a great joy to serve in Avon-Swift – and a privilege. Thank you for having me. With all my heart I wish every Church and every parishioner well. Every blessing, Jane Kennedy PS - I’ll still be in Walcote...!
From the Registers….. Funeral: Ian McNeil ages 58
Misterton
16th December
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) 12 January
26 January
9 February
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 ~ January 2017
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Readings in John’s Gospel Six Thursdays at Swinford Rectory, 1 to 2 pm. 19th Jan: 26th Jan: 2nd Feb: 9th Feb: 16th Feb: 23rd Feb:
Prologue, Book of Signs & Encounters Is he from God? Jesus gives life and receives death Time with the disciples The Passion of Jesus The Resurrection & the Epilogue
(1:1 to 4:54) (5:1 to 10:42) (11:1 to 12:50) (13:1 to 17:26) (18:1 to 19:42) (20:1 to 21:25)
Come from 12 onwards for a Hunger Lunch (soup and home-baked bread!) and for a time of fellowship! Money raised at the lunch will go to CHRISTIAN AID. No previous experience of Bible study assumed, …and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible), ...but spare copies here! For any further info: contact Canon Chris Oxley on 01788 860445 or via chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk
Soup lunch The soup lunch in December had a festive atmosphere; children from St Andrew’s School attended and brought the mince pies they had made. £80 was raised and sent to the Red Cross Yemen Appeal. The next Soup Lunch will be held on Tuesday 17th January, from 12.30-1.30 in the church
Poppy Appeal Eric would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for giving so generously to this years Poppy Appeal, £1531.59 was collected
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A Christmas (Turkey) Tale! As we all tucked into our traditional roast turkey dinner on Christmas Day, I wonder how many of us spared a thought for the bird itself? It was mid-December when I visited Amy and Richard Miles at Sparrow Lodge on Pincet Lane, home to the renowned ‘Kilworth Bronzers.’ It soon became clear that there’s plenty more to see than just sparrows, as the turkeys and cockerels share their home with the family’s guinea fowl and hens. It really is a family affair as everyone takes an active role in the rearing and welfare of the 350 turkeys and 100 cockerels, from day old chicks, right up until they are fully-grown some 6 months later. Daughter Nell, is very hands-on, and explains how friendly the turkeys are as they follow you around in the field. Richard was keen to point out that the turkeys and cockerels are fed on their own home-grown farm wheat, which is then blended with pure natural feed containing no growth promoters, enhancers or anti-biotics. “But what’s so special about Bronze turkeys?’ I asked. “Well, they are grown slowly and for longer,” explained Amy. “That way, they reach maturity naturally. They are also free to roam daily in our spacious grass meadow and, after slaughter, are hand-finished and hung which gives the meat a succulent texture and taste that nature intended.” Cockerels also have their say at Sparrow Lodge, and Amy thinks that they are a real super-hero. “They are far juicier and tastier than your average free-range chicken, and can reach up to a whopping 14lbs!,” she says. Christmas is certainly a busy time for the Miles family. As Richard rears his turkeys, his brother Will, grows Christmas trees. Their turkeys and cockerels could have been seen from November at the family farm, which is now ‘Welford Christmas Tree Farm.’ They also had goats, pigs, donkeys, reindeer and of course, Kilworth Bronzers, which was a delight! Amy and Richard started rearing Bronze turkeys and cockerels back in 2007 and have never looked back. Their customers love to see the turkeys and cockerels running freely in the fields and are so pleased to be buying locally. “They come back year after year, and that speaks volumes to us,” she adds. www.northkilworthbronzers.co.uk www.welfordchristmastreefarm.co.uk Many thanks to David Helsby for the words and photos.
Choir Festival 2nd December in the Church Once again, we were so lucky to have 3 choirs singing for us - The School Choir, The Lutterworth Rock Choir and the Emmanuel Apostolic Gospel Academy. There was a great atmosphere- the school choir started off the proceedings, and were charming! The Rock Choir was huge- and produced a big sound which filled the church, together with fun choreography. And the Gospel Choir were their usual mix of soul, spirit and entertainment. How many of you watched the final of Gareth Malone's TV programme the following week to see how they performed in the final? Mince pies, sausage rolls and mulled wine in the Village Hall after was very sociable, and the Gospel Choir were last to leave! Thank you to everyone who supported the event
Christmas Tree in the Church Every year for many many years, Mick and Gill Howkins have donated a Christmas tree to the church. Whilst we have of course thanked them personally, we think everyone should know that the church looks even more beautiful at Christmas, because of their kind donation.
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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 Book of the tickets let me know asap. This will enable me to reserve more tickets if necessary. month Is Stig of ofCorporate the The booking tickets has changed slightly this year in that rows F G and H in the centre aisle aremy not available. The majority of my reserved seats are in the centre aisle rows K L Dump M and Nfavourite with some side seats just adjacent to the centre aisle from row G - M. I also have row book D centre aisle forread. the first show. I’ve ever It is quite a I will allocate the tickets for both shows on a first come first served basis, but mystery and it please specify if you would prefer to be lower down on row D. In addition, I will takes the whole probably be able to get front row seats and carers seats if you let me know asap. book to make it all clear, but an interest I will contact you in the New Year informing If you have expressed still it’s a clifffirm numbers and payment you of when I need hanger. The Please author e mail me asap or before Dec 15th if you require tickets. is Clive King. Julie Fish ( juliefish56@aol.com )
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Help us to Protect Churches and Schools If you live near to a church or school, Leicestershire Police is asking you to be their eyes and ears and to report suspicious behaviour. Metals, such as lead and copper, remain very attractive to thieves, who often target roofs of churches and schools and remove materials worth several thousand pounds. Inspector Gavin Drummond said: Book of the month Is
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“Metal theft affects the heart of our communities and I’m asking everyone to be more vigilant and to help us prevent it from
happening. “Please report any suspicious behaviour or unplanned activity that you find out about at your church or school, so that we can then check that this activity is genuine. Activity may include building work, workmen in hivis jackets or vans and trucks being loaded with metal, particularly if it is in a remote location or where buildings are hidden away.” Leicestershire Police continues to provide advice about the steps that can be taken to prevent metal theft to its community and partners, including representatives of
churches across the city and county and Historic England. The force is also planning another Heritage Crime Workshop on Thursday 19 January in Loughborough, bringing together partners who have an interest in stopping lead theft. If you see anything suspicious, no matter how small, please call 101. If it is an emergency call 999.
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Green fingers The Garden can be hit by some pretty bad weather this time of year, and could need protecting from frosts, gale force winds and heavy rain. Check all stakes, ties and ropes, covering and other supports for wear and tear. always consider moving plants to sunnier positions to gain the most light possible. Don't forget about the birds, keep their food topped up as it is hard pickings for them over the winter. Top Ten Tips for January: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Recycle Christmas trees. Clean pots and greenhouses ready for spring use. Repair and re-shape lawns and lawn edges. Start forcing Rhubarb. Dig over vacant plots. Prune apple and pear trees. Inspect stored Dahlia, Begonia and Canna for rot or drying out. Plan vegetable crops for the new coming season. Keep putting food and water out for the birds. Protect peaches and nectarines with polythene shelter to stop peach leaf curl.
I hope these tips help you to keep on top of your garden through January, 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.
Christmas Tree and Additional Green Garden Waste Collection – Jan 2017 Harborough District Council has agreed to collect and dispose of real Christmas trees from residents who have already signed-up for the garden waste collection service for this financial year. Whilst vehicles are out collecting Christmas trees, they will also offer a one-off additional green bin collection at the same time. Collections will be carried out by contractors and will commence 10th January 2017 for a two week period th until 20 January 2017. Please present your green wheeled bin on your scheduled blue lidded collection day before 7:00am.
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North Kilworth Women’s Institute At the December meeting members enjoyed a casserole and jacket potato meal (washed down with a glass of wine!) prepared by the committee followed by home made mince pies (Thank you, Claire) We had an after dinner speaker - Ronald Spiers – who spoke to us about the Science of Humour and gave us many examples of the different types of humour and was thoroughly entertaining After a good evening we all went home clutching our Secret Santa presents The next meeting on the 19th January will have a talk on ‘A Network of Canals’ so we hope to see you all then May we wish all our members a very Happy New Year
North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting of the Reading Group is on the 26th January at 8.00pm venue tbc. The book under discussion 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 January 17 - Jo Guilfoyle, (881124) The Church was beautifully decorated at Christmas, many thanks to all who helped
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
Village Hall - Christmas Quiz Just to let everyone know that helped or participated in our Christmas Quiz, you helped make £350 profit for the village hall. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the Quiz and the food, which as always is a great start to the Christmas period . As usual Peter Morgan was excellent as Quiz master. The profit will go towards running costs of the hall, many thanks to all who attended and to David Helsby for the wonderful Christmas tree and Judith Andrews for all the baubles! Also just a reminder that your 49,ers sub's are due in January
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North Kilworth Bowls Club The Bingo and Christmas raffle night on December 10th was a great success. Around 30 members, parishioners and guests attended. The Bingo sessions were called by Arthur Renshaw with prizes for 'lines' and a full house culminating in the 'flyer' finally with a substantial cash prize for both a line and full house. After an excellent supper prepapred by Anita and Ivor we then proceeded to the Christmas Raffle Draw. Besides the first prize of £100 there were 40 other prizes which were drawn from the hat.
All in all a succesful evening. Our next event is the Quiz Night on 11th February in the clubhouse where the quizmaster will be Bob Tunnicliffe. Teams of 6 (maximum) and, if past experience is anything to go by, spaces will be limited. Reserve a table now with Victor Hancock on 01858 880610. The cost is £6 per person (which includes supper). 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 March 18th Bingo April 15th Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Sale Contact phone numbers Reg Tattersall 01455 209126, Victor Hancock 01858 880610, Ivor Winston 01858, Alan Silvey 01858
Yoga Sessions Belgrave Village Hall North Kilworth Recently Added: Beginners’ class. £5pw. 9 and 16 January 10am – 10:45.
Regular classes: Monday 11am – 12:00. £5pw or £26 for 6 weeks. Wednesday 7pm to 8:30. £6pw or £33 for 6 weeks. Un-used weeks roll over in to next term. Dates: Break for Christmas holiday! Returns Wednesday 4 January 2017 and Monday 9 January 2017
Places must be booked. Phone: 07769 805588 Email: fran.ritson@gmail.com Fran Ritson. Yoga Teacher (British School of Yoga)
Belgrave Village Hall 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 W.I. (2nd 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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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:
Saturday 18th - NK Bowls Club Bingo Evening
Alternate Thursdays: Mobile Library. School – 1.30 -2.15. Pre-school 2.20 – 2.40. White Lion 2.45 – 3.10
April
2017 January
Thursday 13th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 15th - NK Bowls Club Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale
May Thursday 12th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Tuesday 17th - Soup Lunch, St. Andrew’s church, 12.30 - 1.30 Thursday 11th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm February
June
Thursday 9th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 11th - NK Bowls Club Quiz Night. See page 15
Thursday 8th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 24th - ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Kilworth House Theatre, see page 11 for details
March Saturday 4th - Safari Supper. See page 14 for details Thursday 9th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Monday 13th - Street Cleaning by HDC in North Kilworth
August Saturday 26th - Top Hat at Kilworth House Theatre, see page 11 for details
If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!