NORTH KILWORTH NEWS March 2017
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In like a Lamb or a Lion??…………... Well is it winter’s last gasp or mild spring days? Weather forecasters have a difficult job in March, particularly with the uncertainty of climate change. The month will probably give us all sorts of weather, but at least the days are longer, the light levels are higher and there are green shoots everywhere to remind us that winter is nearly over. It doesn’t seem long ago (it was 2013) when there were still snowdrifts on the bridlepath to Welford at the end of March, hopefully this was a rare occurrence! March is always a changeable month, a bridge between winter and spring. No wonder it gave rise to the idiom of ‘Mad as a March Hare’. There do not seem to be many hares about these days. Has anyone seen one recently? Do let us know, it would be good to know that they are still about. It would be even better to witness some of their lively mating rituals!
There are plenty of events happening in the village this month, from Safari Supper at the beginning of the month to the Fashion Show on the 30th, with quiz nights and bingo nights in between. See page 16 for all the dates and information. The North Kilworth Marina development is making good progress now, it will be interesting to see it finished and open for business. See photos on page 4. It’s great to have some photos and information on St. Andrew’s School. North Kilworth children are very fortunate to be able to attend such a super local school. Don’t forget the 26th March is Mother’s Day. There are lots of local venues for a treat meal out with the family. As a mum it is always lovely to receive something from your children, though a handpicked posy is as good as anything shop bought. It is also the weekend when the clocks go forward, so any mum with young children will have
Inside this issue: Letters to the Editor
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Parish Council Minutes
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North Kilworth Marina Update
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St. Andrew’s CE School
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From the Clergy, Registers & Church Matters
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Church Services
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Church Readings
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Adverts
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Fashion Show & Recipe of the Month
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Kilworth House Theatre
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North Kilworth Sport’s Club
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Green fingers
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Clubs & Groups
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Dates for Your Diary
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the added bonus of being woken up an hour earlier! Sharon and Belinda Northkilworthnews@gmail.com
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Letters to the Editors Dear Editors There has been a noticeable increase in dog fouling in the village over the last few months. One area where this is occurring is from the main road along High Street and down Cranmer Lane into the Millennium Green. Can we ask that whoever is responsible please clean up after their dog. A dog waste bag dispenser is provided by the Parish Council adjacent the village hall and there are various waste bins provided as well so there really is no excuse. Also there has been an increase in bagged dog waste being left in the Millennium Green and around the village. This I am sure is well intentioned but when someone forgets to return to pick up the bag this becomes a very unsightly hazard. Can we ask that bags are not left to be picked up later, simply either return to a bin or carry the bag with you. When further afield and outside the environs of the village another alternative is to use the stick and flick technique to move the dog waste off the path into dense bushes. If you see instances of dog fouling and wish to report them please contact the Parish Council. Regards Stephen O'Hara Parish Councillor
Community Windfarm Grants North Kilworth receives an annual fund to spend on community projects which are approved by the Parish Council. Projects should be sustainable and benefit the community through enhancing community cohesion and well-being or bringing shared social, economic and environmental improvements to the area. Further details and application forms are available from the Parish Clerk - northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk / 01788 869 007 or directly from the website http:// eightparishescic.org. Applications are currently being invited for the next round of funding which will be available at the start of the new financial year 2017/18. The Parish Council have extended their application deadline to 31st March 2017.
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Summary of Our Parish Council Minutes 9th February 2017 1. Items Held Over From The Meeting Held On 12th January 2017 Emergency Plan – Cllr Green and Cllr O’Hara will relocate the kit to its permanent site at the Sports Club. Speeding concerns - The wheelie bin stickers have arrived and will be distributed to residents on Station Road. The Clerk is still waiting for a response from County Cllr Graham Hart re. the queries received in Question Time at the November 2016 meeting (i) is it possible to make a claim re. the impact of J19 work on North Kilworth (ii) concern about increased traffic flow from the proposed Misterton development and the expansion of Magna Park. J19 Completion Schedule – The timescale query has been referred from Phil Crossland at LCC to a Case Officer who will contact the Clerk directly in due course. Planning Enforcement – The application submitted by the operators of the auction rooms on the Evergreen Field Farm, Pincet Lane site for change of use application for the premises has been refused by HDC. Cranmer Lane Track – The Highways Records Team at LCC are reviewing the history. North Kilworth Parish Council Website – The Parish Council are not eligible for a grant from the Transparency Code and therefore agreed to make an application to the Eight Parishes Community Grant. Station Road Proposed Allotment Site – Headleys Solicitors have asked the Parish Council to provide a number of documents. The Parish Council are in the process of obtaining copies of the documents to submit.
Sports Club will find out if the – The Sycamores, Church proposal is feasible and report Street – APPROVED (C) back to the Parish Council. 16/02049/NMA – Reposition of detached garage; instal3. Planning To Consider lation of two roof lights and The Following Applications alteration to fenestration 17/00019/TCA – Works to (proposed as non-material trees (fell) – Thorlea House, amendment to 15/01697/ Back Street – RESOLVED: FUL – Land rear of Western The Parish Council has no Cottages, Lutterworth Road objections to the application. - WITHDRAWN 17/00047/TCA – Works to 16/01971/FUL – Retrospectrees – 30 Elmcroft Road – tive change of use of buildRESOLVED: The Parish ing to Auction House – Unit Council has no objections to 1, Evergreen Field Farm, the application. Pincet Lane – REFUSED 17/00135/FUL – Erection of dwelling and detached gar- 5. Financial Matters. Curage – Land rear of Western rent Account Balance as at Cottages, Lutterworth Road 05/01/17 £23,029.41. Re– RESOLVED: The paperserve Account Balance as work has just been received at 05/01/17 £6,482.84 and will be circulated between SAAA Ltd has announced the the Councillor’s for a decision appointed external auditors at the next meeting. for Leicestershire and Rutland will be PKF Littlejohn LLP. 4. Planning To Receive And The appointment will be effecNote The Following Decitive for the five-year period in sions relation to accounts for the 16/01861/FUL – Demolition financial year beginning on 1st of existing single bay rear April 2017. garage; erection of single storey rear extension (to 6. Eight Parishes Cic Grant include additional two bays Allocations with roller shutters); replac- The Parish Council will extend ing of existing bi-fold garthe application deadline to age doors with roller shut31st March 2017 and place a ters; enlargement of shop further notice inviting applicafloor and creation of additions in the March issue of the tional storeroom – F HowNorth Kilworth News. kins Garage, Lutterworth Road – APPROVED (C) 7. Report From The Floodlit 16/01963/CLU – Certificate Sports Area Sub-Committee of lawfulness of proposed There are now 97 people condevelopment of a single firmed to take part in the upstorey rear extension – 22 coming Safari Supper held to Elmcroft Road – PERMITraise funds for the FSA. TED DEVELOPMENT 16/01896/FUL – Erection of 8. Update On The Neigha two storey side extension bourhood Plan (including the erection of a Mr Nigel McGurk has been dormer window and roof appointed to carry out the lights to the rear) to create independent examination of an annex to existing garage the plan. – Carew, 10 Cranmer Lane – APPROVED (C) 9. Update On The Renova16/01426/PCD – Discharge tion Of The Wash Pit And 2. Question Time For Paof conditions 4 Surrounding Areas rishioners (arboriculture method state- Cllr Sandercock is still waiting A parishioner proposed that ment) and 7 (landscaping) for the revised quote for oak the Parish Council should of 16/00303/OUT – Everfencing, he will provide an consider using the money green Field Farm, Pincet update at the next meeting. from the Kathleen Cheney Lane – APPROVED Bequest to purchase addition- 16/01939/FUL – Demolition 10. To Discuss The North al land at the Sports Club site of existing garage and erec- Kilworth Marina Developto allow for more facilities and tion of one and a half storey ment amenities for the community. front / side extension and Cllr Bettles has been in conRepresentatives from the single storey link extension tact with David Orme from the
marina site. Cllr Bettles will continue to correspond with David and will examine the possibility of a community open event at the site at some point in the future. 11. Correspondence LCC – Advanced notice of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for Kilworth Road LCC – Notice of Public Footpath Modification Order – Public Footpath Y106 HDC – Appeal Notice – 16/01230/FUL – Poultney Barn, Wakeley Farm, Lutterworth Road EHL Solicitors – Conservation Area Query 12. Items For A Future Meeting Pot holes and road condition – Wash Pit Lane and Cranmer Lane 13. The date of the next meeting is Thursday 9th March 2017 at 7.45pm in the Belgrave Village Hall, North Kilworth. 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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Progress at North Kilworth Marina Many of us will have seen the construction work continuing at the North Kilworth Marina site over the past few months. Here are a few photos of the work in progress
The team met their target of completing the stagings before Christmas and that meant everyone was free to concentrate on getting the buildings up and the utilities connected. The company are very proud of the stagings, which are to their own design and as far as they know unlike anything anywhere else. The frames are galvanised steel, cleverly constructed to incorporate service channels to every berth without any visible wiring or piping spoiling the aesthetics. The frames support fibregrip walkways, providing a non-slip and effectively selfcleaning surface. At 3 feet wide, the walkways are also considerably wider than average, making it easy to wheel trolley’s etc. right up to boats.
With the weather still smiling on them (relatively speaking) they’ve managed to get the main building steelwork completed in good time. This has been great news for the company because they say that they are now out of the “hole” and so less susceptible to spells of wet weather, which will mean progress towards completion can carry on without interruption.
Mooring Plan Completed Steel Structure
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St. Andrew’s CE Primary School KS1 During this half term the children have been this way and that way, up to the local church and around the village to learn about our local community. The children have been exploring and reading maps whilst identifying landmarks in North Kilworth. The children have really enjoying learning about where they live and the history of where they have been growing up. KS2 This term we have been doing lots of exciting activities based on our topic’ Tremers.’ From earthquakes to volcanoes we have been learning about how natural disasters occur and how they affect people across the world. We were amazed learning about Pompeii and how Mt Vesuvius erupted. Our DT project this half term has been to design and build an erupting volcano. We also learned about how designers have designed earthquake proof buildings and how successful they can be. Eco Day – We joined Lubenham Primary school on an eco-day. The children worked together and had great fun. The children spent a busy morning outside making art, dens and singing songs. As a school we have taken part in Number day and we have celebrated Candlemas with a service at the church.
School Lunch As part of the school working in the community, and to encourage members of our village to come into school to see our school family. The school would like to invite our senior villagers or people who live alone to join them in their Fish and chip Friday lunch.
It would give the wider Community time to spend time with the children over lunch ( school dinners aren't that bad anymore !!) We are planning to start this after Easter in the summer term. We obviously will need an idea of numbers in order to order the meals in, as they are not cooked on the premises. There would obviously be a nominal charge, If anyone is interested in having a fish and chip lunch with St. Andrews children and would like further details, please contact. Carolyn Sanders on 880769 Thank you
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“India and Faith………………..”
“We spent a few days up in the mountains of Valparai which was very beautiful and where we saw some wild animals, and of course, the food and clothes were amazing”
On 17th January ten of us, mainly Curates still in training in the Diocese of Leicester, flew to India to begin a two week trip looking at the mission and ministry in the Diocese of Trichy-Tanjore, which is one of our link Dioceses. Visiting as part of the link meant that we were able to see a different side to India than if we were tourists, having the privilege to visit various schools and homes as well as churches and mission projects. We had some amazing experiences and received such generous hospitality as we travelled across the diocese. In some respects there were many differences between being in Leicester and being in Trichy. The traffic had to be experienced to be believed – total chaos to our eyes – and yet it seemed to work! The weather was an obvious bonus at this time of the year with an average of 32°, although the humidity was high too! We spent a couple of days up in the mountains in Valparai which was very beautiful and where we saw some wild animals, and of course the
food and clothes were amazing. The main focus of the mission of the Church of South India is among women and those who are neglected by society. We visited schools and colleges where those who could pay did, but those who couldn’t were also able to receive an education. We also visited hostels and homes for children who had either lost one or both of their parents or whose parents were too poor to be able to look after them. The determination of these individuals to succeed and the joy with which they worked was inspirational. Although the context and culture is in many ways very different in India to that which we experience in the Leicester diocese, the mission and ministry is very similar as we too try to respond to helping those in the greatest need across our County.
in and through our village churches. We are being encouraged to ask questions about our discipleship and acts of loving service in our communities. If you feel you have something to offer to these discussions or would like to know more, please contact a member of the clergy team or one of the officers of your local church. The two weeks I spent in India were very special, helping me to gain a new understanding of what it means to be people of faith, living out that faith through our actions by bringing the love of God into the issues and concerns of the people around us, wherever in the world that may be.
Revd. Alison Iliffe, Team Curate, Avon-Swift Benefice. (If you would like to hear some more about my trip to India and see some of the photos and gifts I brought back with me For the 11 parishes here in the Avon-Swift benefice changes in you are welcome to come along to North Kilworth Rectory staffing and the reality of the LE17 6HD, on Friday 3rd March plans for the Leicester Diocese as we move towards 2020 brings 7-8pm.) the opportunity for us to look again at our mission and ministry
From the Registers….. Weddings: Johnty Mongan and Lucy O’Hanlon-Ribbins on 21 January at Gilmorton Funerals: Marjorie Woodward aged 88 years at Gilmorton on 3 February Susan Ford aged 68 years at North Kilworth on 7 February
Church Matters….
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford. Telephone: 01788 860445; email chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk The Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton. Telephone: 01455 556573; email emma.davies1@sky.com The Rev’d Alison Iliffe, The Rectory, 21 Dag lane, North Kilworth. Telephone: 01858 881248; email: ajiliffe@gmail.com For Shawell: Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email:Revbdavis@aol.com
The
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) 9 March
23 March
6 April
More details from Rev’d Emma: emma.davies1@sky.com 01455 556573 ALL WELCOME!
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Avon-Swift Group Church Services ~ March 2017
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“Celebrating the Eucharist” Come along to Our Lady of Victories 28 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EY Saturday 25th March 2017 Come along and eavesdrop … and then join in…on a conversation between Fr. John Hadley of Our Lady of Victories parish and Canon Chris Oxley, Anglican priest in the parishes
of the Avon Swift benefice. The Eucharist is central to the life of our Churches….as long ago as 1971, the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission produced a Statement showing how much we have moved forward together. Come for coffee at 9.30… we start at 10 and will finish by 12! Recently we had a conversation
about the place of Mary in the life of the Church…we are back by popular demand!
For further details, contact: Fr. Hadley on jhadley@nrcdiocese.freeserve.co.uk Or Canon Chris Oxley on chrisandpaula@canonoxley.co.uk
Lent Course in Walton Walton Baptist Chapel will again host this year’s 5-week course for Lent entitled “Receiving Christ in five different ways”. This ecumenical discussion course will be led jointly by leaders from the Baptist Chapel and members of the Avon Swift Clergy team. Sessions are as follows:
7th March – Receiving Christ as children of God 14th March – Receiving Christ in the stranger and the needy 21st March – Receiving Christ in Holy Communion 28th March – Receiving Christ through prayer and fellowship 4th April – ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory’ (Colossians 1.27) Each session begins with
coffee at 10am and will end at 11am. Everyone will be made very welcome to this friendly group – no experience or particular expertise necessary! More information from: Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492 or Rev’d Emma Davies on 01455 556573. ALL WELCOME
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Ladies Fashion Night! You are invited to our ladies fashion night at Kilworth Golf Club on Thursday 30th March at 7pm. It will be a fun night with the opportunity to try on and buy women's clothing from a range of popular high street stores, such as Marks and
Spencer's, Asos, Top Shop, Coast and many more. All clothing has at least 50% off their recommended retail price.
Challenge.
For tickets please contact Yvette Heywood, Nicky Astbury, Susan Dargie or Rachel Mooney on Tickets are just ÂŁ5. Please shuffwood@gmail.com, 01858 come along and bring your 880543 or 07557416019. friends, mothers, sisters and We look forward to seeing you anyone else who might fancy it! there All money raised will be put towards the Kilworth
Recipe of the Month - Seville Orange Marmalade Seville oranges or the wild, bitter oranges of Spain are wonderful and are woefully underused by local Andalucians. Here in the UK there is a short space of a few months when they are shipped over, usually looking rather nobbly and battered but still containing the wonderful sharp, scented aroma of orange and good setting properties for marmalade making. If you’ve not tried it before, go bag yourself some, you will fill your kitchen with a heavenly smell. It is however a very slow process. Unless you want to use a food processor which will reduce the peel to pulp, there really is no substitute for laboriously chopping each orange into the size of pieces you want in your marmalade, so put the radio on, sit down and enlist family to join you if you can. There are many different recipes for Seville marmalade,
this is one that I use which is based on a Nigel Slater recipe.
Put fruit in a large saucepan or preserving pan and tie muslin bag to the handle. Boil gently 12 Seville Oranges until the peel is soft, usually 1-2 2 Lemons hours and then remove the 1.4kg granulated sugar muslin bad and add your sugar. Ideally the sugar should be Method warmed first so that it comes back to the boil quickly. Stir in Wash fruit, cut in half and the sugar until it has all extract the juice. There will be dissolved and continue to stir many pips in these oranges from time to time so that it does which are really useful in not stick to the bottom. After providing pectin, so scrape out approx. ½ to 1 hour start the pith with the pips and place testing a small amount of in a muslin bag. Then chop the marmalade on a cold saucer to peel into small pieces or thin see if the skin wrinkles lightly. slices, whichever is your Or if using a sugar preference. Juice the lemons thermometer when the and add to the orange juice. temperature reaches 105c or Add water to make the juice up 220f. to 4l and mix with the chopped peel into a large bowl, add the Once cooked, leave in the pan pips and pith tied up in a muslin for a few minutes before ladling bag so that they are covered by into warm sterilised jars and the liquid, put a lid or cover on cover immediately. It can be the bowl and leave for approx. eaten straight away, but the 24hours. flavours continue to improve over the next few months.
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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. 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.
Any unreserved tickets for Kiss Me kate have now been returned to the Theatre However, I do still have 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. The booking of Corporate tickets has changed slightly this year in that rows F G and H in the centre aisle are not available. The majority of my reserved seats are in the centre aisle rows K L M and N with some side seats just adjacent to the centre aisle from row G - M. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. In addition, I may still be able to get front row seats and carers seats if you let me know asap.
If you have expressed an interest I will contact you at the end of March informing you of when I Book of the and payment need firm numbers month Is Julie Fish (juliefish56@aol.com) 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.
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North Kilworth Sports Club Leicestershire F.A County Cup trick, Horwood added a second, Saturday Vase Semi final and Josh Smith also scored as Kilworth progressed to their Saturday team North Kilworth first final in 8 years with a result reserves away from home 1 v 6. Congratulations to all involved it Kilworth Reserves travelled to was a magnificent performance. Kegworth Imperial 1st who play I'm sure that the community in the Charnwood league. Not wishes the team all the very best only were Kegworth a team who for the Final at Holmes Park, play in a higher division than where they will face Glen Villa, North Kilworth, they also have a on 28th March 2017 k/o 7pm. 100% record in all competitions and had only conceded 12 goals Leicestershire F.A Sunday all season! Trophy Sunday Team North Kilworth This record came to an abrupt halt as a rampant North Kilworth North Kilworth Sunday, Book of the went in at half time 0v2 ahead entertained Wigston Plough for month Is through 2 goals from Scott the Leicestershire F.A semi final Stig of the Hardy. The half time team talk Sunday trophy. Dump my appeared to fire up Kegworth as North Kilworth Sunday, featuring favourite book they pulled a goal back from a many players who had played in I’ve ever read. penalty after 10 minutes of the the Saturday teams endeavours It is quite a restart after North Kilworth a day earlier in the other semi mystery and it goalkeeper Lee Hendy brought final, had an extremely tough takes the whole down the Kegworth striker. North game against Wigston Plough, book to make it Kilworth then had to endure an both teams were fairly evenly all clear, but onslaught for a further 20 matched. In the first half Wigston still it’s a cliff minutes, however Player / took the lead, against the run of hanger. The Manager Richard Brown, made play from a corner. North author is Clive a series of tactical changes Kilworth persevered, even King. including bringing on Husbands having a well worked goal Bosworth's own Jake Horwood, disallowed for offside who then went and scored a contentiously, but at half time, bicycle kick with is 1st touch. they were down 0v1. North This seemingly broke the Kilworth continued with the stubborn resistance of a better of the play, and eventually Kegworth side who were not found the breakthrough after 70 used to being on the end of a minutes through Tendai Daire. losing score and almost this sent the game into extra encouraged Kilworth to finish time, a further 30 minutes was to them off in style. Hardy be played, but after this the completed a second half hat score was still tied at 1v1.
Then the dreaded penalty shootout would decide the team to go to the final. Mason Bradshaw scored the 1st kick, then Liam Taylor scored the 2nd. Ryan Simmonds 3rd kick was saved, but Lee Hendy then saved a Wigston penalty to keep it level. Courtney Nelson fired top corner, and Tendai Daire also slotted home, but so did the Wigston, sending the kicks to sudden death, Jack Deacon put his pressure penalty in off the post, then Wigston's penalty was missed meaning the North Kilworth now have 2 teams in the Leicestershire County cup 2 days in a row. A huge success, everyone is very proud of their efforts so far, and once again best of luck, in the final at Holmes Park Whetstone,against Long Whatton on 6th April 2017 k/o 7pm. CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENT WORKS After speaking with our members it has been brought to the attention of the committee, that the clubhouse is in need of refurbishment. It has been agreed that a phased approach will be undertaken to address the updating of the club, as finances allow. The first step to improving the clubhouse has already been completed, as the ladies toilets have been redecorated.
March Calendar 3RD LIVE:TIGERS VS EXETER 7:45PM K/O 4TH LIVE: LCFC VS HULL CITY 3PM K/O 5TH NORTH KILWORTH UNDER 9'S AT HOME 10AM K/O 9TH BINGO START AT 8PM 11TH LIVE: ARSENAL VS LCFC 5PM K/O 11TH LIVE: SCARACENS VS TIGERS 6PM K/O 11TH MONTHLY QUIZ START AT 7:30PM 13TH MONTHLY POKER EVENING 14TH LIVE: LCFC VS SEVILLA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 7:45 K/O 18TH LIVE: WEST HAM VS LCFC 3PM K/O 20TH MONTHLY POOL TOURNAMENT 7PM 22ND LIVE: GERMANY VS ENGLAND FOOTBALL FRIENDLY 7:45 K/O 25TH LIVE:SAINTS VS TIGERS 3PM K/O 25TH LIVE: ENGLAND VS LITHUANIA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QUALIFIER 5PM K/O 25TH BAND NIGHT: THE HASHTAGS (ACOUSTIC DUO, COVERS) START 8PM 26TH NORTH KILWORTH UNDER 9'S AT HOME 10AM K/O 28TH NORTH KILWORTH VS GLEN VILLA (LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY CUP FINAL) AT HOLMES PARK 7PM K/O
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Green fingers Spring is most definitely on the way (or so we hope), with it usually arriving by mid March, more lighter, brighter and sunnier days will provide us the chance for more gardening opportunities and tasks. Nows the time for preparing seed beds, sowing seeds, cutting back winter shrubs and starting the regular tidying up of things. Top Ten Tips for March: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Protect new spring shoots from slugs. Plant summer flowering bulbs. Top dress borders and containers that need it with fresh compost. Plant shallots, onions and potatoes. Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials. Cut back Dogwood and Willow that have grown to allow for more colourful stems. Hoe, pick and mulch weeds to start the control of them early. Mow the lawn if needed on dry days. Prune bush and climbing roses. Keep food out for birds, and start feeding your fish and any pond water features such as waterfalls etc. can be turned on (remove water heaters if used).
I hope these tips help you to keep on top of your garden through March. 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 ON ALL WORK!! 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.
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North Kilworth Women’s Institute The February meeting was well attended and, after the business of the meeting had been done, members enjoyed a talk by two gentlemen from Hambleton bakery who gave us an insight into the world of artisan baking. No additives, just flour, yeast and pure water go into the making of the delicious bread that they had brought with them. Everyone went home with a loaf or baked goods after a most enjoyable talk and there were many questions afterwards as members had found the talk extremely entertaining. Thank you to the members who provided refreshments, donated a raffle prize and sold Raffle tickets The next meeting is on 16th March and we would love to see any new members or visitors. Contact Liz Scribbins 880160 if you would like to come along
North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting of the Reading Group is on the 23rd March at 8.00pm venue tbc. As the January meeting was cancelled the March meeting will discuss the book allocated for February: Where my Heart Used to Beat by Sebastian Faulks. If you want to get a head start on the book for April it will be: The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Attwood New members always welcome
St Andrews Church Flower Rota March 17 - Mrs. Jean Lee Any problems please contact Jo Guilfoyle, (881124)
Belgrave Village Hall Just a reminder that the 49'ers payment due in March is nearly upon us .Some people are still due from January .For those new to the village who want to join in the bonus ball lottery which helps support the running cost of the village hall,the payment is £52 a year.This is paid by direct debit , bank transfer , cheque or cash please contact Gaye Duncombe on 01858 880650 or gduncombe1@gmail.com as there are some numbers available.
Bookings for classes and groups hiring the hall have increased which is excellent news,so if you are thinking about using the hall for an event later in the year please contact Bunty on 880342 . Many thanks for your continued support. Gaye Duncombe
Golf Match North Kilworth V South Kilworth Are you ready to take up the cudgels (clubs) on behalf of your village? It has been suggested that we have a North v South golf match to be held at Kilworth Springs Golf Club during June. Although a local derby the emphasis is on creating a good social evening to which all levels of golfer ( male and female, young and old) are invited. There will be a small trophy to be played for but we suspect bragging rights will be the real trophy. The optional days are either Friday 9th June or Wednesday 21st June. First tee time approx 4.30pm. The match would be followed by a one course supper ( fish and chips, lasagne or similar ) at a cost of approximately £8.00. Non playing guests are invited to join the golfers for supper. All are welcome. The detailed format of the match and the individual competition depends upon numbers playing and will be confirmed later. At this stage we need an expression of interest and an indication of which day would be best for you. Please contact Julie Fish ( juliefish56@aol.com) if you are interested in playing for North Kilworth, indicating which day you would prefer and also your availability for either day. We hope to hear from all the golfers in the village and look forward to a good evening of golf, fun and food
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Yoga Sessions Belgrave Village Hall North Kilworth Regular classes: Monday 10am – 10:45. £5pw - Yoga Light for beginners etc. Monday 11am – 12:00. £5pw or £26 for 6 weeks. Wednesday 7pm to 8:30. £6pw or £33 for 6 weeks. Plus:
One to one's by arrangement.
Yoga Light includes some chair yoga and explores alternatives for those who might be put off by the image of extreme yoga. Small groups for developing good technique for careful progress at a pace tailored to suit. Improve core strength, posture and alignment through low impact activity. Energise and improve circulation through complete breathing. Experience the health benefits of calming the mind. Phone, text or email to book a place. Phone: 07769 805588 Email: fran.ritson@gmail.com Fran Ritson Yoga Teacher (British School of Yoga)
Millennium Green Trust The North Kilworth Millennium Green is a beautiful space in our village which is open to all to enjoy. It is maintained by a group of volunteer trustees who willingly give up their time to organise events, help with maintenance and fundraise. The NKMG does not receive any funding other than what is raised by the trustees- the two main fundraising initiatives are the 100 Club and annual BBQ in June. This March we are having a drive for new members of the 100 Club it only costs £5 per month with a chance of winning up to £1100 through the year. Monthly prizes are £50 and £25 with an additional annual Christmas prize of £500. If you would like to join please contact any of the trustees; Stephen O'Hara, John Green, Sue Dunford, Tom Shuff, Vince Treadgold, Pat Knight, David Gadsden, Colin Brice or Kate Roberson. 100 Club Winners of 1st Prize £50 and 2nd Prize £25 Sep '16: J. Duncan, L. Howie Oct '16: D. Ritson, P. Lawrence Nov '16: T. Westaway, K. Wilson Dec '16: P. Morgan, A. Wall Jan '17: J. Guilfoyle, D. Ritson Feb '17: S. O'Hara, A. Wall
Annual £500 Prize 2016 was won by Jack Duncan. Congratulations to all the winners
Monthly Photography Competition Thanks to all those that submitted entries in February. For March entries please submit your photographs to lyanne.treadgold@gmail.com by 15th March 2017. Just a thought… why not get the kids involved to get their perspective on our village? Don’t forget that the chosen winner of the month will then have their photo used in our 2018 calendar, which we will be selling next year to help raise funds for the North Kilworth Floodlit Sports Association. Our preferred file type is JPEG and a minimum size of 300dpi i.e. 2 MB+ file size. Please provide a brief description, your name, address, telephone number and the date and location of your photograph. We look forward to seeing your brilliant photography skills and creativity! Many thanks North Kilworth Floodlit Sports Committee
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Useful Contacts: Belgrave Village Hall. Contact Bunty Emery on 01858 880342 abemery@btinternet.com North Kilworth Bowls Club. Contact Reg Tattersall 01455 209126
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North Kilworth Parish Council. Councillor John Green. northkilworthpc@hotmail.co.uk St Andrew's Church Rev'd Canon Oxley 01788 860445 St Andrews Church of England Primary School 01858 880430 Neighbourhood Watch team, Sgt Jo Hodson, PC David Sharpe, PCSO Laura Bolton, PCSO Peter Willson. Tel:101 Village Power CIC. Contact Stuart Dainton. 01858 881431 info@villagepowercic@gmail.com 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
2017
Saturday 15th - NK Bowls Club Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale
May Thursday 11th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm
March Saturday 4th - Safari Supper. Thursday 9th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 11th - NK Sports Club Quiz Night, 7pm Monday 13th - Street Cleaning by HDC in North Kilworth Saturday 18th - NK Bowls Club Bingo Evening Thursday 30th - Fashion Night, Kilworth Springs Golf club, 7pm, see page 10 for details
April Saturday 8th - NK Sports Club The Jimmi Lamb Experiment
June
Thursday 8th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm Saturday 10th - NK Sports Club Race Night 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
Band, 7.30pm Thursday 13th - PC Meeting, Village Hall, 7.45pm
If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!