North Kilworth Newsletter June 2017

NORTH KILWORTH NEWS June 2017

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It’s Time to Enjoy your Garden …………...

June is a wonderful time of year. Long days, lots of sunshine and for those still in education, it’s nearly the end of the academic year. Sometimes that pleasurable anticipation of long holidays to come is tempered with the pain of exams first and many young people will be undergoing the rigours of exams from the middle of May through into June. We wish them every success!

There are plenty of activities going on locally throughout the month of June, with posters advertising the details inside.

Especially noteworthy is the Millennium Green BBQ on Saturday 10th June with tickets still available and the Open Farm at Buckwell Lodge on Sunday 11th June.

There are also a number of ‘thank yous’ in this month’s News, testament to the generosity of everyone in supporting causes both local and global.

somewhat unexpected result, was it a success for European populism or a rather naïve vote against universalism? There is still plenty to argue about and now that we are in the throes of a General Election the pollsters and the politicians will no doubt dominate the news until the result is known on the 8th June. Don’t forget to vote!

I asked last month if anyone had heard the cuckoo this year and I am pleased to report that a cuckoo has been heard by a dog walker on the canal path near the junction of the railway track and the drovers path between North Kilworth and Welford. It’s great to hear that one at least is still around in the area.

After a very dry spring, nature has provided us with a week of downpours, but whether these will continue through June or whether we are back to dry weather we will have to wait and see. In any case the gardens will continue to look splendid with This time last year we were busy discussing the upcoming EU Referendum. their flourishing greenery and full blooms.

It seems such a long time ago. The

Inside this issue: Neighbourhood Plan

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Parish Council Minutes

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Funding for Archive Storage

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Pedestrian Crossing Update

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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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London Marathon

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Adverts

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St. Andrew’s Primary School & Photo Comp

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Green Fingers

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Clubs & Groups

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Dates for Your Diary

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By the time this edition of the Kilworth News is available the Kilworth Challenge will have taken place. We will feature all the photos and write ups in the July issue.

Sharon and Belinda northkilworthnews@gmail.com

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North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan - Progress Report Good news - the Neighbourhood Plan has been approved by the external Inspector.

He recommended a total of 47 changes, the great majority of these relate to our and his interpretation of overarching or otherwise related legislation. North Kilworth cannot tell other organisations what to do it seems! A cynic might say that this perfectly illustrates the lack of clarity on the Neighbourhood Planning system generally, or perhaps just our lack of expertise in understanding how it works.

The Parish Council decided at its Meeting on May 11th to accept the inspector’s recommendations, avoid any further delay and move to a referendum as soon as possible.

The next steps are to edit the current version to take account of the inspectors comments, this revised version goes to Harborough District Council Executive which meets on 12th June. They will then consider and, we hope, approve the plan. Assuming this goes well the suggested date for the village referendum is 20th July 2017.

Further details and information as soon as we have them.

Parish Council

Lost keys A set of keys has been handed into the school with these pictures.

Please contact the school if they are yours!

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Summary of Our Annual Parish Council Meeting 11th May 2017 1.Election of Chair Cllr O’Hara proposed and Cllr Bettles seconded the election of Cllr Green as Chair for the forthcoming year. Cllr Green accepted.

2. Election of Vice Chair Cllr O’Hara proposed and Cllr Green seconded the election of Cllr Bettles as Vice Chair for the forthcoming year. Cllr Bettles accepted.

3. To receive Declarations of Acceptance of Office from the elected Chair and Vice Chair Cllr Green and Cllr Bettles signed Declarations of Acceptance of Office which were then countersigned by the Parish Clerk as Proper Officer of the Council.

Planning Enforcement – The Clerk has received updates on three of the four issues reported to the enforcement team at HDC following the meeting on 9th March 2017.

Cranmer Lane Track – The Clerk has received a response from the Highways Records Team at LCC. LCC are satisfied that there is enough evidence that the land has always been regarded by the County Council as publicly maintainable highway.

North Kilworth Parish Council Website – The website is slightly delayed and should be ready to go live over the next couple of weeks.

Station Road Proposed Allotment Site – The Clerk has spoken to Swan Homes and has agreed to arrange a date to meet the developer on site with representatives of the Parish Council prior to the next meeting.

Street Cleaning – The Clerk has reported concerns about a lack of street cleaning to HDC.

Parishioners Re. the lack of street cleaning mentioned under agenda item 17-08, there is concern that debris is building up in certain areas and could cause potential flooding / drainage problems. The Clerk will contact HDC. A parishioner put forward the suggestion that it may be a good idea to have a drone survey of the village completed prior to the commencement of any building works on the three large sites.

8. Financial Matters Current Account Balance as at 05/04/17 £21,969.29. Reserve Account Balance as at 05/04/17 £6483.01

the referendum. It should be noted that a rejection of the recommendations will mean that the Plan no longer meets the Basic Conditions and may be open to challenge. The Parish Council accepts the recommendations and will update the Plan accordingly.

11. Update on the renovation of the Wash Pit and Surrounding Areas UK Treeworks are in the process of submitting a planning application to HDC for proposed tree works. Cllr O’Hara will obtain quotes for the next meeting for the replacement of the wooden posts.

12. To discuss the Kathleen Cheney Bequest 9. Eight Parishes CIC Grant Unfortunately, the second Allocations landowner that came forward 4. To elect Parish Council The following grant applicato discuss a sale has decided representatives to various tions were approved for paynot to proceed. The Clerk bodies ment: and Cllr Otter will liaise with It was agreed that the followNorth Kilworth Parish Council the executor of the bequest to ing Cllr’s will act as represent£650.00 update him on the current atives to the following commitSt Andrew’s Parochial Church situation. tees and associations for the Council £7,000.00 forthcoming year: North Kilworth Cricket Club 13. The next meeting will be Belgrave Village Hall 6. Planning – to receive the £3,623.00 held on Wednesday 7th June Cllr Sandercock following decisions: 2017 in the Belgrave Village Townland Trust 17/00290/FUL – Change of 10. Update on the NeighHall at 7.45pm.

Cllr Green use form Retail (A1) to mixed bourhood Plan North Kilworth Sports Club café / retail use (A1/A3) The Parish Council have reCllr O’Hara (retrospective) – Farm Shop, ceived the Examiners Report Millennium Green Trust Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet from HDC. There are some Cllr Green Lane, North Kilworth – Appolicy amendments and deleEight Parishes CIC proved (C) tions that the Examiner has Cllr Green 17/00570/DDD – Fell one recommended to ensure the NCHA Liaison Group larch tree (damaged) – North Plan meets the Basic CondiCllr Otter Kilworth Hall, 2 Green Lane, tions. The Examiner has proLRALC North Kilworth – Approved vided explanatory text conCllr Bettles 17/00257/FUL – Demolition of cerning each recommendaexisting barn / store and erec- tion. HDC need to receive the 5. Items held over from the tion of two storey detached Parish Council’s thoughts meeting held on 10th April dwelling – Braeside, 3 Cranconcerning the report prior to 2017 mer Lane, North Kilworth – the report being written for Emergency Plan – The emer- Approved (C) committee and the recomgency kit is now in place at mendation being made to the the Sports Club.

7. Question Time for elected members concerning

Summary of Annual Parish Meeting 11th May 2017 Chair’s Report

organisations were received:

Cllr Green read out the Chair’s report for year ended 31.03.17.

North Kilworth Sports Club Kilworth Challenge St Andrew’s PCC FOSTA Belgrave Village Hall Committee Millennium Green Trust North Kilworth Bowls Club Marina Development

Reports from various groups and organisations in North Kilworth Reports from the following

North Kilworth Floodlit Sports Association Eight Parishes CIC North Kilworth News

Comments from Parishioners A parishioner commented that the recent church thefts in Misterton, mentioned in the

report from St Andrew’s PCC, were abhorrent. They enquired if there is any possibility that CCTV could be installed at the St Andrews’s Church.

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Funding for Archive Storage The Parochial Church Council warmly thanks the Parish Council for their support of our £7000 funding bid to the Eight Parishes Windfarm fund.

This will be directed towards funding a share of the cost of installing a suite of secure storage cupboards in the vestry area at the west end of the Church. These storage units are available for any Village organisation to acquire for their own access and control at no cost.

Over the years it is so easy for important press clippings, Minutes, paperwork and other

records to be permanently lost as Committee members die or move on in other ways. This initiative is part of a far larger project to resolve the damp issues, modernise wiring and heating systems, install a servery and unisex toilet facility to bring the Church building into the 21st Century. The aim is to offer the nave in the body of the Church to any Village organisation for events where large space, acoustics or an historic atmosphere is needed on an all come – all use basis. Our hope is that this will bring the structure of the Church into that

of a village asset for the use of everyone.

This summer will see work commence on the foundation drainage improvements and relaying of the graveyard paths. Further work is conditional on applications to the Diocese and other third parties for the estimated £160,000 needed. If you wish to be added to the Giving scheme run by FOSTA please contact peter.jones74@btinternet.c om

Christian Aid week Thank You Many, many thanks to everyone who gave to the Christian Aid Week fundraising effort.

The House to House Collection has so far raised £315.13 with the possibility of a few more envelopes still to come in.

If anyone would like to make a donation, there is still time for you to pop your gift to the Rev Alison Iliffe, at The Rectory, Dag Lane, or to me at 11 Elmcroft Road.

Thank you again for all your support of Christian Aid's work which takes place in 39 countries, with some of the poorest people in the world. Your care will make all the difference to people who live on a knife edge between life and death.

Anne Vincent.

Christian Aid Organiser for North Kilworth.

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Crossing the A4304 - Progress Update A frustrating few weeks with lots of talk but not a lot of progress.

The evidence of need for the crossing is perfectly clear to us but, we don't necessarily meet the required level of need as calculated by Leicestershire Highways.

There are more than 100 children under 15 in North Kilworth. Some 45 and 50 secondary school children catch a school bus at approximately 07.30 every weekday morning and return at 15.30 in the afternoon and many of these children cross the A4304. The school buses are often unable to park in front of the garage or the pub because of parked cars and vans, children are frequently dropped off on the opposite side (the Harborough bound side) in the afternoon.

Primary school children are often accompanied by parents and frequently with prams and toddlers they too cross the road at one of the busiest time of the day (I personally counted more than 1000 vehicles including cars vans trucks and lorries between 07.15 and 08.15am).

I have video clips of various traffic incidents and letters and messages from worried parents, but no one has actually been hurt - so far. Unfortunately this means that one of the key traffic statistics which would require a crossing (the PV2 - passenger vehicle incident measure) does not apply.

The Parish Council has sought Section 106 funding to support the installation of a crossing. I spoke at the HDC Planning Meeting on 4th April in support of the crossing and while the Committee was sympathetic the outcome was to grant the application but not require the crossing. One of the issues for them is that strictly speaking the need for the crossing is an existing problem not one which results entirely from the new development, hence is it not eligible for S106.

One way forward is that we (the Parish Council) pay County Highways to install a crossing on our behalf. The Parish Council sought and paid for a survey and estimate of the cost of a pedestrian crossing in 2016 (estimate cost was £54,000 excluding VAT). I asked Highways for an update on this and on other options which might be possible (a puffin crossing with traffic lights, and a highlighted crossing point crossing for instance). They replied to the effect that their current estimate for a pedestrian crossing was in the region of £57,000 BUT that we would, in addition to this capital have to provide a ‘commuted sum’ to cover any maintenance and damage to the crossing and that the total cost would instead be over £100,000.

Another alternative is that we pay for a Lollipop person to help children cross the road morning and afternoon in term time. This is not a cheap option, it would cost at least £18,000/year including the necessary training and insurance costs.

The owners of the land were sympathetic to the case I made at the Planning Meeting and have said they will consider the issue and may be able to provide some support. I have been in contact with their solicitors and am told that they are making progress on the development planning but are not yet in a position to talk about the crossing.

Next Steps.

The Parish Council agreed to wait the outcome of discussions with the Pincet Lane development site landowners, they may contribute but we have no guarantees and they are not required to contribute anything.

The Council cannot fully fund a pedestrian crossing with its current resources. It might be feasible over time if we were to seek grants, increase the Parish Precept and do a lot of fund raising, but this would be at the cost of any other village activity supported by the Council.

I would welcome comments and ideas on the crossing issue from anyone in the village. I fully understand the problem but there seem to be no easy solutions. Please let me know your views.

Sue Otter (swotters48@gmail.com) Post House, Hawthorn Road, North Kilworth.

Kathleen Cheney Bequest Update Unfortunately, the land purchase options the Parish Council were investigating are not possible to achieve. If you have any suggestions for suitable use of the bequest or aware of any suitable land that may be made available for purchase by the Parish Council we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the Parish Clerk - e. clerk@northkilworthparishcouncil.gov.uk | t. 01788 869 007.

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“Time to Pause……….”

“It may be that in this ‘instant’ world with so many competing voices we don’t have the time, or forget, to pause, to think, to listen”

Walking into St Leonard’s Church, Misterton, the day after their second burglary, it was the taking of the organ pipes which had most impact on me. It was almost as though the organ’s voice had been stolen. As many gathered in the church the next day for the Group Service on the Second Sunday of Easter, it became obvious that the taking of the organ pipes hadn’t taken the voice of the church. The church is not the physical building itself, or the organ or even the history contained in the registers, frustrating and sad though it is to have lost some of these things. The church is the people. And so we gathered together from across the benefice, we borrowed a keyboard and a chalice and whatever else we needed from one another, we shared fellowship, supported one another, we paused, and we

left that morning strengthened to live as God’s people in the world.

We needed to gather in support and we needed time to pause, time to reflect on what had happened and re-group, time to find our voices once again. It may be that in this ‘instant’ world with so many competing voices we don’t have the time, or forget, to pause, to think, to listen.

Jesus spent time alone in the desert and often withdrew from the voices around him to listen to God and to pray. For most of us being able to withdraw, to pause and to be still is becoming more difficult.

With this in mind the Archbishop of Canterbury has again called for a time of prayer focused around The Lord’s Prayer called ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. Christians across the world are being encouraged to take time between Ascension Day (Thursday 25th May) and Pentecost (Sunday 4th June) to

pause and pray. There are many events planned across the Diocese and the country which you are welcome to join in with.

Here in the Avon-Swift Benefice we have been working with some of our schools to create a space where children can be still and to pray if they would like to. On Friday 26th May the prayer spaces will be moved into North Kilworth and Gilmorton churches for the following week. Everyone is welcome to visit, to take the opportunity to pause, to pray if you are comfortable to do so, or simply to take time to ‘be’ in these peaceful places.

Revd. Alison Iliffe, Team Curate, Avon-Swift Benefice.

From the Registers…..

Funerals: Peter Cook, Age 84 years, on 21st April 2017 at North Kilworth

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: The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email:Revbdavis@aol.com

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)

15 June

29 June

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More details from Rev’d Alison: ajiliffe@gmail.com 01858 881248 All Welcome

Are You Interested in Updating the Church History Booklet?

The PCC are in the process of updating the Church history and reprinting it using updated information and photographs. This will be posted on the Church website and physical copies will be distributed to all households in the Village. Ahead of publication the PCC are keen to ensure those with an interest in ensuring accuracy or wishing to add information we may not have included can see the latest draft. If you wish to see an electronic version or a “hard” copy for comment please e mail peter.jones74@btinternet.com or leave a message on 880262.

Thankyou”

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Avon-Swift Group Church Services ~ June 2017

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“A Journey Through the Gospel of Mark” Four Thursday lunchtimes in June 2017 at Swinford Rectory.

12 noon to 1 pm (Christian Aid bread & soup lunch).

1pm to 2 pm Study and reflection together

15th June “The Ministry in Jerusalem” Mark 8 – 13 22nd June “The Passion of Jesus” Mark 14:1 – 15:47 29th June “The Resurrection of Jesus” Mark 16:1 – 20

1st June “The Beginnings & Galilee Ministry Part I” Mark Each evening is self-contained 1:1 – 3:6 but ideally people would follow

the whole journey.

No prior experience of Bible study is assumed and no-one will be obliged to say anything!

For further details, please contact: The Rev’d Canon Chris Oxley, on 01788 860445 or via chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk

The French Cathedral Singers Saturday 1st July: at St. Nicholas’, South Kilworth at 4 pm…

1662 Book of Common Prayer Choral Evensong with Anthems by Tallis and Joubert Versicles and Responses by Baxter Canticles by Walmisley

Sunday 2nd July: at All Saints’, Kimcote at 10.30 am…

Holy Eucharist (Common Worship Order 1) Mass setting: Palestrina’s Missa Aeterna Christi Munera Congregational Gloria and Credo by Merbecke Canon Chris Oxley will be Offi-

ciant at both services. There is no sermon at the Choral Evensong. For further details, contact Canon Oxley on 01788 860445 or via chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk.

Everyone is most welcome to share with us in this very special weekend. We are delighted to be able to welcome this excellent choir.

Menphys Special Needs Nursery Wigston THE CASH FOR CLOTHES COLLECTION Raised over £500.00 for the Nursery.

Many thanks for all the contributions.

The next collection will be the 27th October

But bags can be left at the Garage at North Kilworth at any time.

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London Marathon Thank you for your donations and support for the London Marathon running on behalf of the National Autistic Society.

Together we have raised a staggering £4,015.43 which absolutely smashed the £2,500 target set. The £2,500 provides a mentor in the workplace enabling autistic people to develop career with blue chip companies (HSBC, Boots, etc). Overall the National Autistic Society has raised £360,000 to date from those

taking part in the London Marathon.

It was an incredible day – the atmosphere was amazing with crowds and music all along the 26 miles. The noise was deafening in places. It had a real carnival feel – London certainly knows how to put on a world event. Highlights include – a royal send off, running with or rather behind Chris Evans (the DJ) for about ¼ of a mile, overtaking a fridge, Mr Blobby and 6 people carrying a canoe, being overtaken by a rhino and

a lot of young chaps sprinting off at the beginning who I then ran past in the tunnel lying prostrate on the floor with cramp and pulled muscles galore, seeing my family at mile 14 and 21 and of course the finish line. I completed in 5 hours and 18 minutes (not bad for my first marathon) and enjoyed every minute – even with the blisters, chaffed bits and possible loss of a toenail.

Thank you very much Jane Faulkner

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A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

We would like to hold a Family Race Night on Saturday 17th June, The first race will be We would like to start this screened at 8m and a Tote article by thanking each and service will be available where every one of the local you can bet on your favourites population for the welcome, for 20p per bet. You can own a support, and encouragement horse in any of the 6 races for that we have been given during £2 per horse. If anyone would our first month as hosts of the like to sponsor a race and have White Hart. We have been it and all the horses in that race overwhelmed by the number of named with a connection to good wishes and friendly advice their business or family, please which we have been given and contact Andy a.s.a.p. All hope that we can continue to monies raised will go to a meet your expectations. worthy charity.

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Friday 23rd June. POKER TOURNAMENT 8.30pm Start Friday 30th June. LIVE MUSIC with CARON LOUISE 8.30pm Sunday 9th July. FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT. 5pm Start Saturday 29th July. LIVE MUSIC with EMMA JAY 8.30pm Start Don’t forget, we are now serving full Sunday Roast Dinners 12 – 4pm every Sunday, booking is strongly recommended.

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St. Andrew’s CE Primary School It has been another exciting term at St Andrew’s with the children taking part in lots of sporting and art activities. We are very proud of our football team who came top of the football league. They played incredibly hard and showed great teamwork and sportsmanship. Our Cross country team have gone from strength to strength and our Netball team have had many successes.

The school has been working on an art project about portraits. At the end of the half term we invited parents in to see all the children’s hard work in our very own ‘Art exhibition.’

Maple class visited Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, where they learned about the mummification process. The children were fascinated by how the Egyptians used to remove the organs from the body in order to prepare them for the Afterlife, especially when they found out how the brain was extracted! We also met the museum’s mummies and discovered what was inside from looking at X-rays.

We are very excited to have a new artificial grass play area in school. This has almost doubled the space the children can use during break times and has been a great hit!

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Photography Competition

The monthly photography competition continues with successful entries to be used in the 2018 calendar, to help raise funds for the North favourite book Kilworth Floodlit Sports Association. Our I’ve ever read. preferred file type is JPEG and a minimum size of It is quite a 300dpi i.e. 2 MB+ file size. Please provide a brief mystery and it description, your name, address, telephone takes the whole number and the date and location of your book to make See field of rape on it photograph. page 16allforclear, this but it’sby a cliff We look forward to seeing your brilliant month’sstill entry hanger. The photography skills and creativity David Helsby author is Clive Please submit your photographs King. to lyanne.treadgold@gmail.com

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Many thanks. North Kilworth Floodlit Sports Committee

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Green fingers With lots of extra sun light on the way (with June 21st being the longest day on the calendar), and plenty more warmth, the garden will overcome a big burst of growth. So as plants and shrubs start to take full form, so do the weeds and will be popping up out of no- where. Keep on top of the borders by constantly hoeing and digging over to keep the weeds at bay.

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Hoe and dig over borders regularly to keep weeds down.

Re-cycle water and be water wise in case of drought.

Mow the lawns at least once a week.

Plant out summer bedding.

Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes.

Put out hanging baskets and containers into summer positions.

Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes.

Stake tall floppy plants.

Prune spring flowering shrubs.

Shade greenhouses to keep plants cool and prevent scorch.

I hope these tips help you to keep on top of your garden through June 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.

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.

Beautiful close up of lupin leaves by David Helsby

Plant Sale Small sale of plants at Nether Hall, Church Street (next to church) on Saturday 17 June from 10.00 - 12.00.

Small number of large potted shrubs - lemon, olive, fig, Camellia; pots of Agapanthus, various others. Some house plants. Used terracotta and other plant pots. Some free rooted cuttings of scented Pelargoniums.

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North Kilworth Women’s Institute The May meeting was our annual visit to The Plantman at |Braybrooke where we were made very welcome and plied with coffee and cake. No doubt quite a few gardeners will be busy planting their purchases now the weather has finally decided that summer is here!

Members are reminded of the ‘Pudding & Prosecco ‘ evening in July – more details at the next meeting please also see details in this edition of the newsletter The Speaker for the next meeting will be Mary Hayward who will tell us about a History of the National Gardens scheme and also about our local gardens for 2017 Hope to see you all there

North Kilworth Reading Group No single book was chosen for the reading group meeting in June. However a suggestion has been given for “The traitor’s Niche” by Ismail Kadare.

This novel which was written in Albanian 40 years ago, is a surreal tale of rebellion and tyranny, in a land where armies carry scarecrows, state officials ban entire languages, and the act of forgetting is more complicated than remembering. It has been long listed for the International Man Booker Award 2017.

The June meeting will take place on Thursday 22nd June at Timhelou.

New members always welcome

St Andrews Church Flower Rota June - Mrs J. Guilfoyle The beautiful Easter lilies lasted well into May so many thanks to all who helped to provide such a lovely display.

Volunteers willing to add their names to the flower rota will be heartily welcome. Please contact Jo Guilfoyle (881124) or Elizabeth Harrison (881255).

Many thanks

North Kilworth Bowls Club The bowling season is now in full swing and many of you will have noticed the increased activity around the clubhouse as the green is mowed, borders tidied and both friendly matches and South Leicestershire Triples League games have taken place. The bowlers have made a good start to the Triples League (following promotion from Division 4 at the end of last season) and are currently sitting at the top of Division 3 with Western Park in second spot. We would love you to come along and support us from the sidelines. Our season of friendly games (generally Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons) is proceeding apace with games having taken place both at home and away.

A full list of fixtures is available on our website.

Wednesday evening 'roll-ups' have recommenced (although the weather has not really encouraged much activity). Don't be afraid to come along after 6pm on any Wednesday evening. All you need are some flat soled shoes without any ridges on the soles. Dress is casual and we can provide bowls and some friendly guidance. Come and join us and try your hand. We are also currently planning a weekend 'open day' for anyone who wishes to come along. Watch our notice board and website for further details.

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 fixtures and social events check our website or Twitter feed.

North Kilworth Cricket Fixture List 25th June, home to Mowsley 2nd July, home to Knossington 9th July, home to Swinford 16th July, away to Uppingham 23rd July, away to Knossington 30th July, home to Broughton Astley 6th August, away to Swinford

13th August, away to Mowsley 20th August, TBC possibly Finedon 27th August, home Over 40's vs Under 40's If you are interested in getting involved please contact Simon on 07561 103386.

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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.

No sessions in the first week of June (5th & 7th) Back for two weeks, then no sessions 26th-28th June for 3 weeks Back 19th July 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)

Belgrave Village Hall The village hall AGM will be held in the village hall at 7.30pm on June 5th 2017, all welcome.

We are also looking for new trustees to join us on the committee. Our meetings are once a month and last for about one hour. If you think you may be interested please come to our AGM or phone Gaye Duncombe on 01858880650 for more information.

North Kilworth Sports Club June Calendar: 8th Bingo 8pm 9th Stax of soul band 10th Race Night 12th Poker night 8pm 17th Quiz night 7:30pm 22-24th Caravans 25th NKSC Cricket vs Mowsley 2pm If you would like to attend any

of the events then please call 01858 880 890 and ask for details.

The club is open every week day from 7pm to 11pm, and at weekends from noon till late.

We would like to announce that there will be a summer football school during the school summer break, held at the sports club

Kilworth Ladies Rounders Team The rounders season has now begun and Kilworth Ladies Team are looking forward to achieving a higher position in the division this year with some very competitive players.

The team would like to say thank you and farewell to our previous Chair, Mandy and Vice Chair Merrill and welcome Carol Hancock and Lucy Trailor as their replacements.

The rounders team age ranges from 12 to the mature ladies sssh…60+ We automatically won our first home game against Naseby as they didn’t have a full team. We won against Pam’s People with a score of 26 ½ v. 13 ½ and our player of the match was Jade Winder scoring 7 ½ rounds.

Why not come along and support us at our future games, bring your Pimms or prosecco.

Paulette Cornelius-Stagg – Sports Editor

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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

Eating Out Locally: The White Lion Wine Bar and Restaurant (North Kilworth) 01858 882112 Kilworth House Hotel (North Kilworth) 01858 880058

reg.tatt@gmx.com

Kilworth Springs Golf Club (North Kilworth) 01858 575082

North Kilworth Parish Council.

Councillor John Green. northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk

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

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

Albert’s Cafe (North Kilworth) 01858 882186

North Kilworth, from 12pm, see poster on page 13 for details Saturday 15th - Pudding and Prosecco, Village Hall, 8pm.

See page 10 for details

August Saturday 26th - Top Hat at Kilworth House Theatre

June

Wednesday 7th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Friday 9th - North v South Golf Match, Kilworth Springs Saturday 10th - NK Sports Club Race Night Saturday 10th - BBQ Millennium Green, from 6pm see poster on page 12 for details Sunday 11th - Open Farm Sunday, Buckwell Lodge, Lutterworth Road, 11-4. See poster on page 11 for details Monday 19th - Whist Drive, Village Hall, 2pm Saturday 24th - ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Kilworth House Theatre Monday 26th - Whist Drive, Village Hall, 2pm

July Saturday 15th - Garden Party, Brickyard Farm, Pincet Lane,

If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!