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THE BIRSTALL POST OCT 2011
Beechfield burglar flees A MAN who tried to burgle a home on Beechfield Avenue fled when he was discovered by the occupants. The incident took place at about 11.15am on Friday September 9. A man knocked on the door of a house and when there was no answer he went around to the back of the premises where he attempted to enter the house by smashing a kitchen window. The occupants of the house disturbed the suspect and he then ran off up the garden towards the park. The suspect has been described as white, 5’8”-5’10” tall, of medium build, in his late 40s or early 50s, with short
Choir success BIRSTALL’S NEW gospel choir is being hailed a success. More than 60 people attended the choir’s first rehearsal at St James Church on September 2. The choir has been started by Chris White. He said: “The people who attended were young and old, men and women, English and Asian, from different backgrounds. “The choir is starting to provide a common interest for those who attend, as well as helping bring together communities in Birstall, with people just wanting to have fun singing and enjoying each other’s company. The rehearsals are twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, at 7.30pm at St James Church. For any further information contact Chris White on 07587177851 or email: cjwchriswhite@gmail.com
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grey hair which was possibly brushed back. He was wearing a black or dark blue jacket which was zipped up at the front. PC Ian Mundy is investigating the incident. He said: “There is a possibility that the suspect may have knocked on other doors in the area and we would urge anyone who may have been visited in similar circumstances to contact us. We would also like to speak to anyone
who saw a similar looking man running away from the area or recognises the description and may know who was responsible.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2995 Ian Mundy on Leicester 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 2995. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
Fun dance for adults Gift of medicine at new class THE OWNER of a Leicester theatre school says she has started a dance class she has wanted to offer to adults for a long time. Tracy Liggins, from Birstall, who runs the Starlight Theatre School, said Popdance – which teaches adults professionally-choreographed routines to classic pop tunes from the 80s through to the present day – was just the class she wanted for busy adults and parents. She said: “A combination of the ‘old school’ music and having a good laugh while exercising, toning up and getting fit at the same time, really appealed to me. I can offer those stressed out mums an hour of fun while keeping fit without really realising it. They can also learn all those dance moves their kids are coming home with!” she said. She added: “We’ve all got a dancer in us, and this class enables every busy grown-up to let loose and have fun dancing around without any pressure to get the steps right the whole time.” She is offering a class to children also, ‘Popdance Kids’, for children aged 5 to 11 – a fun exercise class to popular music without the pressure of rules and dance exams, on Mondays from 4-5pm. Tracy, a principal of the Starlight Theatre School, will be running her Popdance classes on Tuesdays from 8pm - 9pm and Thursday mornings from 9.30 - 10.30am at the school in Hadrian Road, Leicester, LE4 2PQ. Classes cost £4 (buy 5 weeks get one free) www.popdance.co.uk, email: info@popdance.co.uk or call: 08444 829706 www.starlighttheatreschool.com, starlighttheatre@me.com, 0116 235 5495
SEVENTEEN VOLUNTEERS including two from Birstall, six from Rothley and two from Thurcaston visited medical centres in Africa as part of a trip organised by a local charity. Inter Care – Medical Aid for Africa sends unwanted medicines to those in need in Africa: since 1974 it has despatched £9million worth of drugs that have been diverted from destruction as waste. The Syston based charity currently supplies medicines to 116 rural units in six African countries: Cameroon; Ghana; Malawi; Sierra Leone; Tanzania and Zambia. At least twice a year, each unit receives a consignment of drugs and other medical supplies tailored to their particular needs. General Manager Diane Hardy said: “Inter Care is a truly unique and humanitarian charity. Everyone who hears about us recognises its value. With continuing encouragement and help we hope to be able to bring in more medicines and finance, thereby increasing the number of medical units that we support. There are, sadly, so many more waiting for our help. ”We are currently victims of our success and are blessed with an abundance of good, quality donated medicines but like many charities in this tough economic climate, we are struggling to cover the costs to collect the medicines from GPs nationwide and the shipping costs to Africa, therefore any donations would be gratefully received to help ship these valuable medicines.” For detailed information see www.intercare.org.uk or speak to Diane Hardy, General Manager on 0116 2695925 Pic: A group visiting the Mma Clementina’s Foundation in Tanzania includes volunteers from Birstall (Beryl Massey, Peter Moakes), Rothley (Barry Connolly, Ralph Moakes & Jeff, Diane, William and Nathan Hardy) and Thurcaston (Carol & Colin Austin)