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the birstall post DEC 2010
Panto cast’s antics
NHW news & crime report
COLOURFUL CHARACTERS from a forthcoming panto production entertained shoppers when they visited Birstall to promote their show. Members of 11th Hour Productions were outside the Co-op supermarket on Wanlip Lane to promote ‘Babes in the Wood’, which will be performed at Stonehill school on Friday and Saturday December 10 and 11. Tickets are £6 – for details call 0116 2831646 or go to www.11hrproductions.co.uk Pic: Lucy Lastic, Wilf the Wolf, Red Riding Hood and Silly Billy from Babes in the Wood
Bright Ideas to Boost Home Security Many houses remain in darkness indicating to passers by that no one is at home. The Dark Night Campaign is backed by the Police to boost home security. Householders are advised to help fool burglars into thinking they are at home by using timers to make lights and/or radios switch on. The use of low energy bulbs minimises the cost of electricity and the impact on the environment. The cost of timers is small compared to the heartache, the clearing-up required and the possible increase in home insurance following a break-in. Light Up and Be Seen All road users, but motor & pedal cyclists in particular, need to remember to switch on their lights in the dark early mornings, afternoons and evenings. For cyclists strobe lights are most effective and fluorescent vests or sashes improve visibility when on the road. These items could be on Santa’s List! As Christmas approaches please remember not to leave
presents on show as this encourages unwelcome visitors looking for easy targets. Finally on behalf of all the Watch Committee members I would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year. This is much appreciated and helps to maintain a strong community spirit of which we can all be proud. We wish you all a Peaceful Crime Free Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. Ed Marshall, Chairman Birstall & Wanlip Watch Crime Report 11.10.10 to 8.11.10 Assaults 1, harassment 1, burglary 0, burglary non-dwelling 6, damage 10, damage to motor vehicle 7, drugs 4, fraud 5, theft 1, theft of cycle 1, theft from motor vehicle 3, theft of motor vehicle 1, theft stores 1 Seven crimes less this month compared to last. The Halloween and bonfire night period were successfully policed with very few issues reported. One youth was interviewed for having an adult firework on him. Another male was given advice with regard to throwing fireworks and handed over his fireworks. Two moles, on two separate occasions, were given street cautious for possession of cannabis in the vicinity of the garages on Windmill Avenue. From PC 2139 Richard Carruthers
Lost property Still bowling
Volunteer
BIRSTALL PARISH Council is holding a number of items of lost property which have been handed in at the Village Hall.
NISHA GOUTAM from Birstall has completed her training to become a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. She is among the latest group of Charnwood BRAS (Breastfeeding Reassurance and Support) volunteers. Nisha (pictured), along with ten other women from Charnwood, has taken part in the La Leche League Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Programme aimed at providing support to mums who are breastfeeding and giving information to pregnant ladies about feeding their babies. The course covers the practicalities of breastfeeding and why human milk is the best mile for human babies as well as issues such as confidentiality and counsellor skills. Nisha joins ten other volunteers who completed their training last year and are now out and about in Charnwood, supporting mums at breast feeding cafes, post natal groups, hospitals, Sure Start Centres and anywhere else that their help is needed. Joanne Talbot, Community Nursery Nurse, is the course co-ordinator and is already running the next training course. Health visitors, family outreach workers and the charity Home-Start are also involved in training the volunteers at Sure Start Centres in Charnwood. Joanne says: “These ladies have shown hard work and commitment to the training and now will be able to help so many other people give their babies the best possible start in life. They have all breastfed their own children and now have the knowledge and skills to help others in Charnwood do the same by giving support and information at every stage of breastfeeding.” The Mayor of Charnwood, Jill Vincent, presented the women with their certificates at a ceremony and told them that she had breastfed all her four children and was fully supportive of the role that the volunteers will now undertake. To contact the group see their website www.charnwoodbras.co.uk or contact them through your health visitor or midwife.
Some items were handed in following the gala in June. • child’s purse – pink ‘Flower Buds’ purse with a small amount of cash • key ring – three keys, leather fob with masonic insignia • key ring with four keys, one with a black plastic top • key ring – Ibiza • one single mortice key with an ‘S’ • black purse with zipped compartments, sealed with Velcro • gold bangle • ladies Avia wristwatch • keys (found between Allington Drive and Newton Drive) All available from the Council Offices, the Village Hall, Birstall Road
Co-op fund’s grant aid THE CO-OPERATIVE Community Fund have awarded a grant of £500 to a local group. The Manager of the Co-op on Wanlip Lane, Mr Graham Picksley, broke the good news to Christine Thomas of CLASH, a self-help group for arthritis sufferers. She said: “We really appreciate the support Graham Picksley has given the group over the long term for many of our events.” The grant will go towards purchasing a Wii fitness console and projector. Christine added: “This will provide an excellent new resource. Using a Wii to exercise for people with arthritis can help reduce joint fitness and can lessen joint pain.”
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A NINETY year old member of Birstall Ladies Bowling Club celebrated her birthday with two parties. Dorothy Lightfoot has been playing for the Club for over 30 years and still plays two to three times a week in the summer and indoors at Slater Street during the winter. In 1995 she was the County Singles runner up and in 1996 teamed up with Pam Ratcliffe, Nikki Greasley and Marjorie Hawksley to win the County Fours title, allowing her to compete twice in the National Championships at Leamington Spa. Dorothy held the first of two 90th birthday parties on her big day and this was attended by over 70 club members. She danced the night away to music played by club members Val and Mick Ross. The following Saturday morning, over 100 guests from clubs in Leicestershire attended a second celebration. The club competition winners were presented with their trophies at the Annual Dinner Dance held last month. Ladies Winners: Championship: Sue Andrews, Runner Up: Pam Ratcliffe Handicap: Sue Andrews, Runner Up: Pa Walker Maiden: Janet Wildbore, Runner Up: Diane Hartop Three Wood: Diane Hurst, Runner Up: Sue Andrews Two Wood: Pam Ratcliffe, Runner Up: Diane Hartop Pairs: Barbara Mullins & Pam Ratcliffe, Runners Up: Cynthia Chapman & Jan Everitt Two Wood Pairs: Barbara Mullins & Jan Everitt, Runners Up: Pam McMahon & Pa Walker Fielding & Everitt Cups: Margaret Fritche & Sue Andrews, Runners Up: Pam McMahon & Pa Walker Men’s Winners Championship: Jan Hunt, Runner Up: Andy Wye Handicap: Malcolm Wright, Runner Up: Bob Cooper Maiden: Bill Alexander, Runner Up: Gary Norman Three Wood: Grahame White, Runner Up: Dave Clarke Two Wood: Dave Clarke, Runner Up: John Hurst Pairs: John McNulty & Tom Cowles, Runners Up: Mick Barnacle & Richard Smith Club Night Cup: Bruce Pearson Mixed competition winners Club Open: Diane Hurst, Riunner Up: John Walker Saunders Cup: Jan Everitt & Andy Wye, Runners Up: Sue Wilson & Paul Young Adnett Cup: Pa & John Walker, Runners Up: Sheila Jenkins & Dave Clarke More about the club can be found by visiting the club website www.birstallbowling.co.uk Pic: Dorothy Lightfoot at her 90th Birthday Party