Rothley Post Mar 2010 (81)

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MAR/APR 2010

ISSUE No. 81

Town Green wassail A RIOT of music and dancing in a Rothley orchard aimed to wake the trees and scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest this autumn.

Local cider maker Andrew Fear, who also owns Budgens in Mountsorrel, invited friends and customers to his orchard in Town Green Street for the wassailing on January 16.

There were dances performed by the Leicester Border Morris Dance troupe ‘Bakanalia’ and Wassail Queen Eve Mason (16) of Mountsorrel led a procession through the orchard while the assembled crowd were encouraged to make as much noise as possible to scare away the evil spirits.

Toast soaked in cider was placed in the boughs of each tree as a gift and a traditional incantation was made to the orchard: “Here's to thee good apple tree, to bear and blow Continued on page 2

Pics: Wassail Queen Eve Mason & (top) cider maker Andrew Fear

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Continued from page 1 apples enow, this year, next year and the year after too.

Hats full, caps full, three bushel bags full, and pay the farmer well” Mr Fear’s ‘Thirsty Farmer Cider’ is made in Sutton Bonington near Loughborough from apples from the Rothley orchard and Somerset. The recipe was passed on to Andrew from his grandfather Metford Fear who first sold it from the pier at Weston Super Mare in 1880.

Mr Fear said: “The Morris men were wonderful.

They provided us with a great deal of entertainment and joy and performed several dances despite the ground conditions which were less than suitable following the thaw and rain. I can’t thank them enough and sincerely hope that they enjoyed themselves as much as I did.”

The cider is available at Budgens and costs £4.95 for a two litre flagon.

Fears over turbine impact A PROPOSAL to erect an 80 metre wind turbine on the edge of Rothley has resulted in calls for the plans to be thrown out by Charnwood Borough Council.

Rothley

Woodcock Farm

Proposed wind turbine location

Sewage Works

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Wanlip

Birstall

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Severn Trent want to erect the turbine to meet the energy demands of its water treatment works at Wanlip. It will have a blade tip height of 132 metres making it one of the largest onshore turbines in the country.

Rothley Parish Council are objecting to the plans. It says the turbine is “a very large intrusive structure which would be visible over a wide area of open countryside”.

Developers Charles Church are building 149 homes on Temple Grange, Loughborough Road which will be facing the wind turbine.

They are objecting to the proposals on the grounds that the turbine: • is outside the defined limits to development, in an area of open countryside • would have a substantial effect on the visual amenity of Temple Grange and would significantly affect the landscape character • would result in noise and shadow flicker to residents on Temple Grange Rothley Borough Councillor and Cossington Lane resident Diane Wise is also objecting to the plans. She said: “It’s not just the visual amenity that’s the issue, it’s the flicker and the shadow from it. Lots of people I’ve spoken to seem to be unaware of the size of it, they think it will be the same height as the mast that’s there at the moment. I’m surprised more people aren’t concerned about the plans.”

Charnwood Borough Council’s website includes several other objections from residents and businesses including Woodcock Farm.

Some raise concerns about the turbine’s impact on wildlife, such as birds in flight.

Natural England is one of the statutory consultees on planning applications of this type. It is a public body set up by the Government to ensure the natural environment is conserved and enhanced. One of its roles is designating SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). It has considered the planning application and concludes: “We are satisfied the proposal will not make an unacceptable impact on the landscape or ecology of the area provided that the recommended mitigation and compensation measures [identified by the applicant] are fully implemented.”

The planning application, number P/09/2402/2, is likely to be determined at a planning committee in April.

Plans for Scouts going for gold homes Public exhibition to be held PLANS TO build up to 200 homes on land south of Hallfields Lane at Brookfields Farm, Rothley will be displayed at a public exhibition.

Developers Charles Church want to build a “high quality residential scheme and public open space” on the 7.5 hectare site, which is adjacent to the site they are currently building at Temple Grange, Loughborough Road. The Temple Grange site has permission for 149 dwellings. The opportunities for providing links between the two sites are being investigated by the developers.

A spokeswoman for Charles Church said they hope to submit a planning application later this year. She said: “This pre-application event [the public exhibition] will enable the local community to comment on and inform the broad principles for the development of the site, and representatives from the development team will be present to explain the plans and answer any questions.”

She added: “The proposals will include facilities for the community and we would like to hear local residents’ ideas and opinions of what they would like to see provided on the site and the public exhibition will provide the opportunity for this. One option that we are currently investigating is the potential for providing a health centre on the site.

“We believe that talking to local residents is extremely important to ensure that they are consulted on the proposals and their views can be taken into consideration before our planning application is submitted to the Council.”

Rothley Parish Council have already indicated that it would oppose the plans, on the grounds that the village has had enough development over the last four years, the pressure on roads and services and the impact on the character of the village.

The public exhibition will take place in the Templar room, the Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane on Thursday March 11, 2010, 3.30-7.30pm

ANOTHER ROTHLEY Scout has received a major award.

Harry Cox received a Gold Chief Scouts Award certificate from the Leicestershire County Scout Commissioner at a recent presentation evening. This top certificate for under 14 year olds was signed by Bear Grylls, the Chief Scout.

Group Scout Leader Ron Bromley said: “This is the third of these awards earned by members of our local troop in the past 12 months showing what a ‘get-up-and-go’ bunch of youngsters we have in our midst. And there will be more to come. Whatever may be said about young people today Harry and the other Scouts are showing what they can do, given the right opportunities and incentives.”

If there are any adults, men or women, reading this who would like to be part of this achievement then Rothley Scouts are always in

Pay at council

Pic: Harry Cox with Charnwood District Commissioner Carol Black

need of regular adult help. Ring 0116 2376311 and ask for Ron Bromley. Ron said: “If you know somebody who is already involved then speak to them. Come and have some fun and join in this success at the same time.”

PAY SCALES for senior management at Charnwood Borough Council have been revealed: nearly three quarters of a million pounds are being spent on them a year.

Seven staff earn between £80-£90k a year and one member of staff earns £130-£140k. The figures were revealed after Labour leader Cllr Max Hunt asked for the senior management costs to be itemised in bands of £10k for each salary above £60k.

Charnwood say they have made £119,000 of savings by ‘streamlining’ senior management posts and are planning further savings.

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Help preserve Rothley THE ONGOING pressure from developers to build in Rothley has resulted in Rothley Parish Council considering the ways in which it can preserve the character of the village.

In recent years the Rothley Service station site was developed, 149 homes are being built now on land south of Hallfields Lane, a planning application for a further 200 homes is expected soon for the Brookfield Farm site, and an 80 metre wind turbine is proposed just outside the parish boundary.

The Parish Council are looking for volunteers to come forward and prepare a Village Design Statement (VDS) with their support.

A VDS sets out clear and simple guidance for future development in the parish. Several Charnwood villages have them including Quorn, Woodhouse, Barrow upon Soar and Newtown Linford.

An effective VDS: • is developed, researched, written and edited by local people • is representative of the views of the village as a whole and has involved a wide section of the village community in its production • describes the visual character of the village and demonstrates how local character and distinctiveness can be protected and enhanced

in new development • is compatible with the statutory planning system and is suitable for approval by the Borough Council as supporting its Local Plan • is applicable to all forms and scale of development • is about managing change in the village, not preventing it Charnwood Borough Council encourages villages to produce a VDS and provides a Lead Officer to give advice on its preparation and its adoption by the Council as a Supplementary Planning Document. Once adopted, the VDS will become a material consideration when the council is determining planning applications.

Mark Fennell, Conservation and Design Officer at Charnwood, said: “A VDS does carry weight, it explains the unique character of a community and what is important to local people.”

Anyone who would like to participate in the production of a VDS for Rothley can contact Rothley Parish Council: Email: rothleypc@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 0116 2374544 or come to the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday May 11, 7.30pm at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane

Parish gardens to open GARDENS IN Thurcaston and Cropston are set to open again to visitors this summer.

“Following three very successful years of Open Gardens in Thurcaston and Cropston, and many requests from visitors last year, Richard Hill School PTA are making this an annual event” said Linda Bennett, one of the organisers. The event this year will take place on June 26/27 alongside the school Summer Fair on June 26.

Linda said: “This very enjoyable community event could not take place without the huge help of willing volunteers who are kind enough to open their gardens to friends, neighbours and those from further afield. We are therefore looking for such volunteers! As you may have seen from previous years you don’t need to be a Percy Thrower or an Alan Titchmarsh and your garden doesn’t need to be immaculate, though if it is, then great, but if you enjoy your garden and are willing to share it with others then please get in touch.”

She added: “Once again, we are thinking of holding the event in Thurcaston on the Saturday and Cropston on the Sunday so if you don’t feel able to be available on two days then this may be better for you, as well as giving you the chance to look around other gardens on the day you are not open.

“It really is a great community weekend, we have only heard very positive comments from all who either opened their gardens or came along to enjoy them. So do consider joining in if you can, or book the weekend in your diary as a time to get to know your neighbours!”

If you would like further information, or would like to volunteer your garden, please get in touch with any of the organisers: Linda 2363872, Rachel 2366285, Jane 2357980

Outdoor activities CLIMBING, ARCHERY, canoeing and orienteering are some of the activities offered to families this spring and summer on activity days.

Organised by the County Council and held at Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse and Quorn Outdoor Learning Centre, all the events include the hire of safety equipment, use of changing facilities and instruction from experienced and qualified staff.

Highlights of this year’s programme include: • Survivor: learn survival skills, build a shelter and a raft May 22 Dads & Lads, families October 23.

9.30am – 5.30pm, £15 • Explore the Soar: a guided journey by canoe from Quorn Hall exploring the Soar valley. Picnic in a meadow and ending at a family friendly riverside pub. Transport back to Quorn Hall provided. July 31, 9.30am – 4.30pm, £20 adults. £15 U16s.

For enquiries and bookings call Marcia Bond 01509 412223.

A brochure is available from libraries: ‘Activity Days and Courses 2010, Leicestershire Outdoor & Residential Learning Service’. www.leics.gov.uk/outdoorlearn Rothley Post MAR/APR 2010 (81), page 4

Memories of the Old House A READER who was born in one of Rothley’s oldest houses in 1936 has sent us some details about the house she grew up in, and how Town Green came to look the way it does today.

My parents, Alan and Marjorie Warburton, as newlyweds bought the Old House, Town Green, Rothley for £300 in the early 1930s.

The house had been empty and neglected for years and had previously been used as some sort of school, or so they were told by people in the village. The Old House was in fairly good structural order and didn’t need too much heavy work to be done to bring it up to make a wonderful home. However, friends and relations at the time thought they were mad to take on such a task.

Alan and Marjorie were unusual as most people they knew opted for comfortable villas in the suburbs. However, they bought antiques at auctions to furnish the house and father planted the garden with all kinds of fruit and vegetables – and a walnut tree.

In the 1930s Town Green (as distinct from Town Green Street), was primarily an agricultural settlement with two working farms and housing for land workers from Rothley Temple Estate.

Kilby’s, a mixed farm on the street facing the field across the green, was the largest and Holt’s smaller dairy farm directly looked onto the green.

As my father discovered in the 1950s when he contacted the Leicestershire Archeological Society, The Old House had once been a main estate farm, built in the late medieval or early Tudor period. It was noted as “A yeoman farmer’s house and a fine construction in the grand manner” and was “the most noteworthy example of a cruck house that has been examined in the county.”

By the 1940s the green was fast becoming a muddy piece of waste ground. A haulage contractor used it for overnight parking for lorries at the lower end and the centre had been trampled over daily by Kilby’s herd of cows to and from the milking sheds. It was also the meeting place and playground for all the local kids, whose numbers seemed to increase year by year.

My father had been on Rothley Parish Council since the war and decided in the 1950s that something must be done about the green and

discussed this with us at home, asking us if we had any ideas.

I came up with the notion that it should have a tree in the middle with a seat underneath and small posts and chains all

around to protect it from the lorries and cows.

I must have been about 15 at the time and as I was supposedly good at art, my father asked me to illustrate what it would look like, so that he could take the picture to the next council meeting. This was duly done and was positively received, but the main problem was that the council had no money to carry out the works.

After we left the property in 1961, a benefac-

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Pic: The Old House including interior shots from the sale brochure of 1961

tor was eventually found for the project. We heard that Sir Cecil Gee who lived in Rothley wanted to do something for the village and so the green was at last transformed into the pleasant and attractive space it is today.

From Anne Cooper (nee Warburton)

Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on January 18.

It was reported that Police Community Support Officer Alex Foster has resigned and a new PCSO will be appointed in due course.

It was agreed to ask the County Council’s Highways department to visit the site of the cricket club’s new access on Westfield Lane to discuss with parish councillors speed reduction measures.

The council agreed to object to plans from Severn Trent for a wind turbine at the sewage treatment works in Wanlip on the following grounds: large and intrusive affecting the landscape character and contravening Local Plan policy CT/1.

The Council agreed to provide £1000 in funding for Rothley Youth Project for the year 2010/11, to finance the additional staff needed to continue the Tuesday night session.

Comment was made about the lack of snow and ice clearance in the village, particularly outside the Woodgate shops. It was felt that local authorities or the shopkeepers should take responsibility, although advice from insurers was that any measures to clear snow/ice committed the clearer to accepting liability in the event of an accident.

A full meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on February 15.

The County Council are consulting on a proposal to revoke the no left turn into Howe Lane from Woodgate and it was agreed to support the majority of residents on Howe Lane, and request that the direction of the one-way on the lane be reversed.

Comment was made about the difficulty of negoti-

ating the humps on Hallfields Lane when vehicles were parked beside them. PC Steve Rhodes reported that the police priorities for the next three months were speeding traffic, antisocial vehicle use on Kinchley Lane and Bradgate Park car parks. PC Rhodes said that PCSO Nigel Ritchie from Barrow will be assisting him before a replacement for PCSO Alex Foster is appointed, which is expected to be within two months.

PC Rhodes said he would be holding a police surgery in the Mercury news shop Woodgate on the morning of Sunday March 21.

A seat on Cross Green damaged following a collision with a car has been repaired at a cost of £750, the driver’s insurers to foot the bill.

It was agreed that the Council take reasonable steps in extreme weather to treat surfaces at the Rothley Centre, Rothley cemetery and the Village Hall.

It was agreed to spend £11,775 on play equipment for the Mountsorrel Lane playing field, the equipment to be sited behind the library. £7000 will come from developer contributions (Section 106) made for the Rothley Service Station site.

It was reported that drug paraphernalia, including discarded needles, have been found at the car park of Rothley Tennis Club/Bowls Club, which is owned by the Parish Council. It was agreed that the litter picker clean the area and report back on the extent of the problem.

It was reported that complaints had been received about the lack of designated disabled parking spaces at the Rothley Centre.

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A FULL meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on November 19.

It was reported that parking problems on Anstey Lane had improved slightly and that the speed table on Leicester Road, Thurcaston had been adjusted.

It was agreed to spend £1,191 on the installation of a £4,280 bus shelter on Leicester Road, Thurcaston.

A Cropston resident commented on the potential development in the area, identified within Charnwood’s Local Development Framework.

It was reported that there had been an increase in dog fouling on Rectory Lane, Thurcaston, parking on grass verges had increased and that horses are damaging grass verges in the Parish and fouling the footway near the reservoir. This matter to be brought to the attention of the local stables.

A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on January 21 (there was no meeting in December).

A Thurcaston parishioner gave his objections to the siting of a salt bin at the junction of Lanesborough Drive and Mill Road, Thurcaston. It was noted that due to this objection no application would be made by the Parish Council to site a bin in this area.

Mr P Wilcox from Leicestershire County Council reported that footpath J62 through 176 Station Road, Cropston, had been cleared and made useable by the landowner. This was welcomed by the Parish Council. In light of this, it was suggested that discussions should take place with the landowner with a view to keeping the footpath open and resolving the legal anomaly without the necessity for a Definitive Map Modification Order. Mr Wilcox explained that an alternative solution might be to promote a Diversion Order, which has the advantage of being a relatively quick and easy solution, but would require the consent of all the landowners involved.

It was suggested that the Parish Council discuss this matter with the landowner concerned to see if there was any possibility of an amicable solution being reached. Mr Wilcox confirmed that the Modification Order was still in the system and could be progressed should alternative approaches not prove possible, and that if a Diversion Order was initiated, the County Council would bear the costs involved and that, provided there were no objections, this process could be completed in approximately nine months.

The council agreed a precept of £32,000 for the year 2010/11 – no charge on the previous year.

The Council agreed to donate £200 to Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society in support of an exhibition to take place in September 2010. It was agreed to grant £300 towards the cost of building up the surface of the entrance to footpath J60.

It was agreed to purchase no more than three salt bins at a cost of £200 each, should the sites be approved by the County Council.

The clerk was requested to investigate the possibility of siting a bus shelter on Station Road, Cropston at the bus stop outside Guild Close. Funding may be available.

Children’s praise party ROTHLEY PARISH Church hosted a children’s Praise Party at Rothley School in January.

60 children had a fantastic time singing, dancing and joining in with games and activities as they praised God and learnt about Jesus’ miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding at Cana.

The event was led by Dave Godfrey and his Omega Zone team from York, the second praise party Rothley Parish Church have put on for primary aged children.

Rothley Parish Church has regular ongoing

sessions for children aged 3-14 during the 10.30am services every Sunday. A spokesman said: “We aim to help children understand

Cropston B&B Scholarship in Guide A LUXURY B&B in Cropston has been included in the Michelin guide for the first time.

Horseshoe Cottage Farm, run by Tim and Linda Jee and pictured above, is listed in the 2010 edition of the guide which includes places to stay as well as eateries.

Linda said: “We are delighted to have been recommended by a previous guest, whose identity we do not know, to the Michelin guide.

After a visit to the B&B early one morning last spring, we then had a mystery shopper stay with us for a night and to this day, I do not know who it was. We then had a letter from Michelin congratulating us on our inclusion in the 2010 edition.”

Horseshoe Cottage Farm, located opposite the Hallfields entrance to Bradgate Park, is the only B&B in the county to have five stars and a gold accolade from Visit Britain and they have won numerous regional prizes over the last three years.

Linda said: “We have had a very busy year and look forward to an even busier 2010.”

YOUNG ADULTS are being offered the chance to sample the culture of Loughborough’s twin town Schwabisch Hall in Germany, as part of a study scholarship that’s up for grabs at the Goethe Institute.

Candidates aged 18-26 are being offered the chance to win the three and a half week summer scholarship placement to study German from August 2-26.

The town of Schwabisch Hall will meet costs such as course fees and board and lodgings. The student has to meet cost of travel to/from Schwabisch Hall.

For more details go to www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/goetheinstitutescholarship

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more about the love of God and have fun at the same time!”

For more details, please contact Alison Godfrey on 0116 212 8552

Parking fines 14,000 FIXED Penalty notices were issued in 2009 to motorists parked illegally in Loughborough.

The tickets resulted in Charnwood Borough Council collecting more than £400,000 in fines.

New club captains

Pic: The new Captains (l-r) Joe Birtwhistle, Janet McEwen & Keith Broughton

ROTHLEY PARK Golf Club recently held its annual new Captains drive-in.

This traditional event sees the previous Captains putt out at the 18th green and the newly elected captains confirm their appointments by driving off the first tee.

Club Manager Danny Spillane says it is a popular club tradition: “A beautiful sunny day greeted the 100 or so members who gathered to watch the annual event and a fantastic atmosphere was created.

“The three outgoing Captains certainly looked more relaxed than their successors as the moment approached, but all three new Captains rose to the challenge and connected well with the balls, although due to the sun in everyone’s eyes it was difficult to see exactly where the balls went! All the members and staff would like to wish them all an enjoyable and successful season.”

The 2010 men’s Captain is Keith Broughton, Lady’s Captain Janet McEwan and Junior Captain Joe Birtwhistle.

After the ‘drive-in’ the members retired to the clubhouse for hot roast pork cobs and drinks. A draw was made for the reserved car parking spot, which was won by Mrs Gilly Mulligan.

The next issue of THE ROTHLEY POST will be published on May 8.

The copy deadline is Apr 23.

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Crime figures THE NUMBER of house burglaries in 2009 rose steeply in Rothley, Thurcaston and Cropston.

Figures provided by the police show that the 2009 figure was the highest since 2004 for Rothley and 2002 for Thurcaston and Cropston.

In 2009 there were 33 burglaries in Rothley up from 16 in 2008. Rothley’s beat officer PC Steve Rhodes said: “Various initiatives have been and are being carried out to hopefully reduce this during 2010. They were at various locations and times with only two in the last two months of the year and the highest months being June with six and January with four.

The burglary figures also include attempted burglaries, when the burglars do not get inside the house.

In Cropston there were 13 burglaries in 2009 compared to six in 2008, but of these 13, six were attempts only.

Rothley crime figures 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Burglary Dwelling Burglary Other Theft of Vehicle Theft from Vehicle Damage to Vehicle Damage Theft Miscellaneous Total

9 27 14 38

9 8 6 26

29 29 10 44

26 36 8 35 33 41 58

16 36 2 27 16 72 29 54

33 27 6 18 17 25 33 38

45 27 69

33 27 72

47 53 91

229 181

305

237

252

197

Rothley in 2009, up from 29 in 2008. They Cropston crime figures included nine thefts at Rowena garden centre, 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 six thefts of mobile phone and various other thefts from shops, of lead, electrical items, Burglary Dwelling 4 3 5 0 5 7 6 13 cycles and cash.

Burglary Other 0 3 5 8 0 8 7 6 The total crime figure for Rothley in 2009 Theft of Vehicle 7 6 2 1 3 0 2 2 was 197, down from 252 in 2008. In Thurcas- Theft from Vehicle 21 24 17 4 11 5 4 3 Damage 4 6 2 4 7 10 3 4 ton, overall crime went down from 40 in 2008 Theft 7 5 1 7 5 3 4 8 to 36 in 2009. In Cropston, overall crime went Miscellaneous 3 3 5 12 12 13 7 4 up from 33 in 2008 to 40 in 2009.

Totals

THE COUNTY Council are consulting on their proposal to revoke the no-left turn into Howe Lane from Woodgate in Rothley, but say that no decision has been reached yet.

A County Council spokesman said: “Concerns regarding contravention of the no-left turn order into Howe Lane have been raised by several people with the County Council. An investigation was therefore undertaken and a proposal to revoke the banned right turn and various associated changes to the road layout are currently being consulted upon.

“No decision has been reached on whether or not to proceed or to change the proposal and reconsult, and comments may still be submitted to the County Council for consideration in how to proceed or not. There is

Thurcaston crime figures 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 3 4 6 9 0 8 5

6 0 1 1 1 4 8

2 9 0 6 1 3 5

10 2 1 3 5 6 6

Total

35

21

26

33

36

4 2 4 7 3 1 6

5 3 2 4 5 5 16

12 1 2 6 5 5 5

27 40

36

50

37

36

43

46 33

40

Which way for lane?

In Thurcaston there were 12 burglaries in 2009 and five in 2008. 10 were on Leicester road.

A man was arrested and admitted four of the burglaries – he was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.

PC Rhodes said: “The most encouraging figures were incidents of criminal damage [in Rothley] which were 25 in 2009, down from 72 in 2008.

There were 33 recorded incidents of theft in

Burglary Dwelling 2 Burglary Other 6 Theft of Vehicle 3 Theft from Vehicle 11 Damage 8 Theft 1 Miscellaneous 5

46

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therefore no current proposed Traffic Regulation Order. All comments will be given proper consideration to determine how to proceed, and it would not therefore be appropriate to discuss individual comments received so far.

“If this or any other proposal at Howe Lane is to be taken forward a further opportunity for comments will be available for all.”

At a Parish Council meeting in February, the Parish Council agreed to support the majority of residents on Howe Lane and request that the County Council reverse the direction of the one-way on Howe Lane and make Woodgate the priority route through the junction.

Residents say that reversing the one-way would reduce the volume and speed of traffic and make it safer for all residents and pedestrians on Howe Lane.

Monday Club report THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR MEETING IN February was a talk by our treasurer, Mrs Gill Smart from Mountsorrel, entitled ‘A day to remember at Buckingham Palace’.

On May 2 1996, Gill and her husband Geoffrey, were invited by a letter from Downing Street, to attend an Investiture for Geoffrey to receive the MBE for his work in the formation of “Heart Link”. Gill told us that she had not opened the letter straightaway and had regarded it as yet another bill to be paid along with the others coming through her door and therefore not significant. When at last she did open it, she and her husband thought it was a hoax, but soon realised it was genuine.

The formation of Heart Link was as a result of their daughter, Amanda, being born at the Royal Infirmary with a severe heart problem. Work was in progress at St Ormond's Hospital in London to deal with such severe cases relative to children, but AT OUR February meeting Mrs Anne Halsey’s Amanda was deemed too ill to travel and at that time talk took us on a grand tour of California. she was rushed to Groby Road Hospital, where in Anne, a member of Groby WI , told us of how those days Groby had the Cardiac Unit. she and a friend had joined a 16 day coach trip During the long process of treatment, Gill and her in 2002. They had landed in Los Angeles which husband were painfully restricted in visiting their is the centre of the American entertainment daughter as there were no facilities provided for industry. Slides appeared showing the Hollywood mothers to be with their babies and could only Bowl and numerous shots taken on a visit to attend during the appointed visiting hours. Gill and Universal Film Studios. her husband resolved to provide some form of The landscape in California varied from highly facility for parents to sit in comfort and to this end, populated areas to arid scrub land, and we next they were joined by another couple. Gradually over visited Desolation Valley. Shots of the Grand the course of time Gill and her husband were Canyon were spectacular. We travelled on to view physically and financially aided by grateful parents in Las Vegas and were soon on our way to San providing many activities benefiting both children Francisco. A slide of the exterior of Alcatraz and parents, but it was five years before they could made it look very grim and forbidding. claim Charity status.

I could tell you much more, but, suffice to say After prolonged treatments Amanda was fortunate the audience are tempted to save their pennies to survive, go through school and grow up to get and burst into a chorus of “California Here I happily married. She is however still monitored, so Come”! nothing is being taken for granted.

From Dorothy Budd, Thurcaston & Cropston WI After the letter from Downing Street it was six

WI news

Pic: Gill & Geoffrey Smart

months later when Gill, Geoffrey, and their family including Amanda, travelled down by train. The ceremony was carried out with meticulous precision through from the attending soldiers, who on that occasion were the Ghurkhas, to the family being given precise instructions as to their conduct during the ceremony. It was a very proud moment when the Queen presented the MBE to Geoffrey and to have witnessed such a special occasion. Following this came the happy event of official photographs taken of the family outside the Palace – which Gill had brought along to display for our interest, as well as a video recording of the investiture process.

This was a truly well deserved and awesome experience and one which Gill’s family will never forget and the membership were privileged to be transported momentarily into the occasion.

Our next meeting on March 8 will be attended by a representative from The Royal British Legion talking about their current work to aid the wounded and maimed soldiers of Iraq and Afghanistan. This is our chosen Charity for 2010.

A table bearing unwanted Christmas presents for £1 (unwrapped), will be on offer – the proceeds to be donated to the Charity.

Anyone wishing to come along to this meeting, will be most welcome, - 2.15pm at the Cropston Evangelical Chapel.

From Ann Farndon

Week of events ROTHLEY PARISH Church is organising a week of events under the title 'A Passion for Life’.

The week will conclude with a guest service on Palm Sunday, March 28 at which Barry Hill will be speaking.

Rob Gladstone, vicar at Rothley Parish Church said: “During the week there will be events for all ages: the toddlers are meeting a donkey, the children have a craft morning, young people are having games/DVD evenings and there are other events for men, women and the elderly. Those with a passion for beer, a passion for singing, a passion for chocolate will also be meeting. At each event there will be a short talk about why following Jesus gives all a Passion for Life.”

‘A Passion for Life’ is a national event and takes place in Rothley between March 21-28 and is open to all. If you would be interested in any of the events listed please contact Linda Shuker on 0116 2303442 or email dlshuker@aol.com Our Palm Sunday guest services on March 28 are at 10.30am and 6.30pm to which everyone is invited. Before becoming an Anglican clergyman Barry Hill, the guest preacher, worked in flight simulation and was the last person to be sent off at the old Wembley Stadium!

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Winning NHW news & crime report dancer CHARLIE BRUCE from Cropston is celebrating winning the BBC1 show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.

The 19 year old dancer (pictured above) was crowned Britain’s favourite live on TV, watched by an audience of 6.2million.

After being interviewed by TV, radio and newspapers, Charlie is waiting for news of when she will be invited to appear on the US version of the show, which is watched by 20 million people.

Memorial research

ROTHLEY, THURCASTON and Cropston’s police priorities for the next three months are: • to improve road safety and reduce speeding in Swithland Lane • to tackle antisocial vehicle use on Bradgate Park car parks and Kinchley Lane, Rothley between the hours of 5pm and 5am.

The crime figures for 2010 are low and make good reading – not a bad start to 2010.

From PBO Steve Rhodes 0544 Crime Report: Rothley Dec 1 - Jan 31 Burglary dwelling 2, burglary other 3, theft from vehicle 1, damage to vehicle 2, theft 3 (including children’s scooters taken from outside shop on Woodgate) Crime Report : Thurcaston Jan 1 Feb 6 Theft 1 There were no reported crimes in Cropston between Rothley, Thurcaston & Jan 1 and Feb 6 Cropston’s PC Steve Rhodes

Conservation area A NEW Conservation Area in Rothley has been approved by Charnwood and is now in force.

The roads covered are The Ridgeway, Westfield Lane from the Temple to the station, Swithland Lane from the station to the boundary with Mountsorrel, the Ridings, Gypsy Lane and Brownhill Crescent.

Conservation Area designation aims to preserve and enhance the character of the area by limiting development.

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AS PART of the Leicestershire War Memorials project I am researching and recording the names on all the memorials in Rothley.

As well as the War Memorial the project includes Rolls of Honour, plaques, playing fields that were dedicated as Memorial Parks or Playing Fields or anything else in a village that was dedicated to mark the end of a war. These memorials also cover wars before or after 19141945.

I need help with more details about G Poyner who died in the First World War and commemorated on the Cross Green War Memorial. There is also a Private G Poyner of the M.T.R.A.S.C. commemorated on the Roll of Honour in Rothley Parish Church.

Also, I need details of Private W Harrison commemorated on the Cross Green War Memorial and the Parish Church Roll of Honour.

Although information can be obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission it is not always possible to locate the right person as in the case of Privates Poyner and Harrison.

Any information or photographs of any of the men and women commemorated on any memorial in Rothley can be shown on the Rothley village website if the family so wishes. It will be there as a lasting record.

Please contact me on 0116 2303405 or e-mail vincent.mbe@ntlworld.com or visit Rothley Library between 10-11 on most Thursday mornings as this is where I can be found working on the website. I will be pleased to show you the site if you do not have access to a computer.

Please visit www.leicestershirevillages.com/rothley/warmemo rial to see what is already on the site including the telegram sent to Rothley Post Office on November 11, 1918 confirming ‘Armistice signed’.

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History society DUE TO the adverse weather conditions in January our booked speaker was unable to come, but our member John Brooks, stepped in with his fascinating talk about three lady cook book writers, from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our February speaker was Ernie Miller who talked to us about Grace Dieu Priory. What an interesting talk this was, from the 12th century onwards to the present day restoration and archaeology of this historic and ghostly site.

On March 17 our speaker will be Derek Seaton whose subject about Thomas Cook ‘the man who brought travel to the masses’ promises to be a most enlightening and interesting talk.

Our speaker on April 21 will be demonstrating and telling us about the Ancient Practice of dowsing.

We hope to be able to later arrange for a practical ‘try it for yourself’ experience.

As usual our meetings start at 7.30pm at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley.

From Noreen Wilson, Rothley History Society OUR JANUARY meeting began with an acknowledgement of our archivists’, Brenda Hooper and Margaret Greiff, ongoing work and research.

Brenda had received a letter of thanks from the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rut-

land (R.O.L.L.&R.) for a copy of her “most impressive” recent booklet publication, “Grave Matters”, concerning the occupants of All Saints’ Church graveyard.

Margaret was able to promote her latest booklet, this one being about John de Mershden, Rector of All Saints’ Church, Thurcaston, from 1391 to 1425, copies of which were available to purchase.

The speaker for the evening was Robin Jenkins from the R.O.L.L.& R. whose topic, “From Fossils to Fosse Park”, possibly may have sounded rather “heavy going”. It was completely to the contrary, as we were transported on a merry romp through the centuries, from the geological influences of the Ice Age and man’s evolution, then moving on to highlight people and events that have shaped the course of the history of Leicestershire.

At the end of the meeting, there was an opportunity to view the beautiful brass memorial to John de Mershden, which is situated in the floor of the aisle between the choir stalls in All Saints’ Church and is normally covered by a carpet.

Our next meeting is on 16th March 2010 when the topic for Michael Smith will be “What the papers said” – about the Leicester Journal 1790 to 1840.

Time 7.30pm. Venue – Harrison Room, All Saints` Church, Thurcaston.

From Jennifer Kennington, Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society

Planning 103 Station Road, Cropston – erection of single storey extension to rear and porch to front of dwelling Rear of 25A North Street, Rothley – erection of a Scout Hut and Trailer Shed Royal Oak, 14 Cross Green, Rothley – renewal of fascia

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signage 14 Woodfield Road, Rothley – erection of two storey extension to rear of dwelling Rothley Church of England Primary School, Mountsorrel Lane - retrospective application for a canopy, corrugated roof shelter, timber fence and 5 no. sheds with relocation of existing shed adj to key stage 1 classroom 2a Wellsic Lane, Rothley – erection of 2 dormer extensions and 2 roof lights to front and 3 dormer extensions to the rear of the dwelling.

Vicar’s new role ROTHLEY’S VICAR Rob Gladstone has been appointed an Honorary Canon of Leicester Cathedral.

The Bishop of Leicester, the Right Reverend Tim Stevens, announced the appointment, which has been seen as a measure of the esteem in which Rob is held by both the Bishop and the wider Diocese.

Rob will remain as Vicar of Rothley and Area Dean of Goscote.

Pic: Vicar Rob Gladstone

YOUR SAY...

If these are adopted into the LDF, then the probability of them being developed is increased. Be warned!

Name & address supplied

Tuck boxes

The Rothley Post welcomes your views and opinions on any subject. Letters, which must include your name and address, (though not necessarily for publication) can be posted to: The Birstall Post, Longslade College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4GH, or handed in at Rothley library, Rothley Post Office, Woodgate or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

Development I believe it is essential to the continued harmony of the local communities to raise awareness of the Charnwood LDF and the possible effects upon the local community. It has just been announced that the next public consultation on the LDF has started. Now is the time for the local population to look at what is being proposed and to make their voices heard with their opinions. The LDF has fallen under the radar of many, mainly due to the efforts of the Borough Council to keep this awareness to a minimum, whilst courting developers and their agents. I urge all your readers to look closely at the Charnwood LDF and the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) and then make representations to the council. It must be stressed that should the sites identified as having the potential for housing be adopted into the LDF, then the chance of these sites being developed is much greater.

As an example, sites totalling over 1000 dwellings for Thurcaston have been identified.

Just prior to Christmas 2009 we announced a contributory scheme to send tuck-boxes of goodies to the boys and girls in Afghanistan.

The response was amazing and in total 137, 2Kg boxes were dispatched to known recipients. It is our intention, via the Rothley & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, to repeat the exercise with a despatch towards the end of April which is after the troops are rotated. This means new recipients will be listed. Any reader who has contacts with members of the armed forces in Afghanistan who will still be serving after April may ask for their name/s to be added to our list by contacting me on the following telephone number – 0116 2375254.

For the next sending we are working with Budgens Store in Mountsorrel who have agreed to offer two boxes at £5 and £10 respectively containing items on the recommended list suitable for both male and female recipients. The items contained are at cost price and we thank Budgens greatly for their assistance and generosity and hope you will all take them up on their offer.

Norman Pratt Rothley & District Royal British Legion

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Small Ads Small ads are 25p for the first 16 words. 17-32 words: 50p. Enclosing payment, post your ad to us or hand it in (inside an envelope) at Rothley library or Rothley Post Office on Woodgate.

Trade/business rates for small ads are 25p a word.

You are liable for the trade/business rate if you are offering a service for which you are asking for payment, or if you are advertising new goods for sale. All text will be printed bold. Box outline £1 extra. Max 50 words.

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Plans drawn and submitted. Extensions, conversions, new build. David Ives B.Sc.(Hons) FBEng MCIOB 0116 2674395/07974807111 www.amlidesign.co.uk DISABLED PERSON’S triwalker, as new, £20. Commode, top quality and looks like an ordinary arm chair £30. Various disabled aids, all like new and under £5. tel: 07973 309 987

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Gamezone ROTHLEY IS to have its first game zone this month when an experimental evening is due to take place in the Old School Rooms, School Street on Friday March 26 from 7.30pm through to 10pm.

Organised by Rothley Parish Church, the evening will be split into four zones (X-Box, PS3, Wii and small board games) together with refreshments of soft drinks and sweets.

As an experiment the evening will only be open for boys aged 14,15 or 16 and will conclude with a chip supper and a short talk as part of the ‘Passion for Life’ week in the village.

The cost is £1 payable on the evening but you do need to book a zone beforehand by either leaving a message on 0116 230 4967 or by email at steve@thomason.eclipse.co.uk

Noticeboard all details printed free Charity Bridge Drive organised by Loughborough Lions at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Wednesday April 14 at 11.30am with afternoon tea provided Cost £6 per person To book a table please contact: Jackie 0116 2303317 or Ann 01509 232422 •••

Thurcaston Toddler Group We are open every Tues morning during school term times from 9-11am at The Memorial Hall (close to Richard Hill School), Anstey Lane, Thurcaston LE7 7JA Just drop in to our friendly parent run gathering and for the admission cost of £2 your child gets to play with different toys, do a craft activity and have a drink plus a small snack (tea & coffee for the adults also) Our group also arranges the occasional night out (minus the toddlers) and have a local park schedule during the summer holidays for anyone still wanting to meet up on a Tuesday morning Go on and give us a try!

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Needs adult swimmers to join them on Fridays from 12.30-1.30pm £2 first visit contact Lesley on 2671625 ••• Highcliffe Amateur Theatrical Society presents

Fish Out of Water a comedy by Derek Benfield Thurs/Fri/Sat, May 13/14/15 at 7.30pm Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall Tickets £5. £4 concessions, disc for group booking Tel: 0116 2128757 or 07757854719 or email hatsbirstall@hotmail.co.uk A play that will give you everything from a quiet chuckle to a raucous belly laugh Don’t delay book today!

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Barn Dance Saturday April 17 7.30-10.30pm Birstall Village Hall Tickets £5.50 Bring your own food and drink Proceeds to LOROS Tel: Joan 2677516 or Daphne 2675721 ••• The next in the series of

Charity Whist Drives organised by Derek Farr will be held at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley on Thursdays March 4, April 1 and May 6 commencing at 7.30pm ••• The Latimer Players Drama Society 60th anniversary year 1950-2010 present

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‘Two Plays and a Platter’ We Need a Man by Derek Raby Interval Supper (supply your own drinks)) A Bird in the Bush by Ron Nicol Thursday April 22, Friday April 23 & Saturday April 24 The Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston Curtain 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 121 Leicester Road, Thurcaston Tel: 0116 2362692 •••

CROPSTON GARAGE 37 - 39 Station Road Cropston, Leicester 0116 2362363

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Table Top Sale at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane LE7 7PR Saturday April 10 from 10am to 1pm Admission 50p (includes tea/coffee) To book a table call 0116 266 1342 •••

Leicester City Male Voice Choir St James Church, Church Hill, Birstall April 24 at 7pm Tickets £6 inc light refreshments Tel: 0116 2677023 Proceeds to St James Day Centre, School Lane, Birstall ••• Quorn Live:

Are You Experienced Saturday March 20, 7.30pm Rawlins Community College, Quorn Charity Event: Help for Heroes Europe’s BEST Jimi Hendrix Tribute band, plus local support bands Tickets £7.50 from Midland Diving, Apple Tree (Quorn), Bradley’s (Quorn) or Ticket Hotline 07812 166 846. No tickets on door/over 18s •••

Birstall Pool Wanlip Lane, Birstall is open for public, aquafit, swimfit, adults only, adults and children’s swimming lessons etc Please contact Longslade Community College 0116 2670807 or email janehill@longslade.leics.sch.uk for a timetable and further information ••• Saturday March 27 from 10am to 2pm at Birstall Methodist Centre

wrath of traditionalists by pioneering an extreme version of freeform Morris dancing.

‘Morris’ scored exceptionally in the Seattle Film Festival. We anticipate a light-hearted, fun evening.

‘Julie and Julia’ Friday April 9 (123 mins) A comedy, starring Meryl Streep, set in post war Paris, where Julia trains at ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ cookery school. An entertaining tale of cuisine, l’amour and the art of killing lobsters.

Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm, tickets cost £4, concessions £3.50. Price includes refreshments and a lucky prize draw.

••• Charnwood Arts

Artzone Workshop for children 8-14 Charnwood Museum, Loughborough 10.30am-12.30pm Sat March 6 : Explore the travelling life in a gypsy inspired session Sat March 13 : A Cornish View with Quorn artist Jo Sheppard £5 each of £2.50 concessions Pre-booking essential on 01509 233754 Full programme at www.charnwoodarts.com Charnwood Arts also runs a volunteer programme so if you are a young person with aspirations to become a teacher or just want to spend time getting some experience working in an arts setting then please contact Emma Bagley 01509 821035 or jemmab@charnwoodarts.org.uk •••

One Hundred Years of Girl Guiding an Exhibition at Leicester Record Office, Long Street, Wigston Magna February 22 – April 16 Photographs & memorabilia ••• Birstall Methodist Church

Annual Garden Trail Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13 2-5.30pm This year the Garden Trail will be in the Elmfield Avenue/Oakfield Avenue/ Fielding Road area Teas, ice creams, garden stall, tombola and raffle will be part of the trail Passports will be on sale during May and June at the usual retail outlets Details will be published later Proceeds for Alzheimer’s Society and Church Funds Please note this in your diary to support this local initiative •••

Fashion Show Friday March 26 at 7.30pm In the Birstall Methodist Church Concert Hall Come and buy ‘Designer’ labels and clothes from some of your favourite High Street stores Tickets £5 (inc.tea/coffee and cakes) which can be booked by

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PILBEAM ACADEMY of DANCE Tel: 01509 816117 Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern & National for children from age 3.

Good-as-New Boutique (excellent quality clothes & accessories) Table Top Sale Cards, jewellery, pictures, cakes, preserves, toys, dolls, shell-craft, collectables, bric-a-brac Coffee Shop refreshments, soups/hot dogs Admission free •••

Held at Rothley Village Hall, on Monday & Tuesday evening, & at Rothley Baptist Church, Woodgate, from 4.30pm on Wednesday All classes can lead to stagework, medals and examinations.

Film Presentations

NEW PUPILS WELCOME

New Classes start after Easter.

Ladies Tap classes for experienced or beginners held on Mondays at 7pm.

from Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council ‘Morris – a Life with Bells on’ Friday March 12 (100 mins) This film is a heart warming British comedy about a Morris dancing troupe who incur the

JOIN US FOR FUN, EXERCISE OR EXAMINATIONS

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Continued from page 15 Tel: 0116 2677576 or by email bark_foundation@btinternet.com Proceeds for the HOTPEC Orphanage in Cameroon •••

Birstall Swimming Pool Change of access From February 1, access to the pool after 5.30pm Mon-Fri and at all times during weekends and school holidays will revert back to the Longslade main entrance or the footpath from Wanlip Lane.

Pedestrian access at Stonehill is still available.

During term time access is via Stonehill School up to 5.30pm and from 5.30pm onwards via Longslade •••

Leicestershire Record Office Can help you research family and local history To view a video about the facility go to: www.leics.gov.uk/recordoffice •••

Enjoy singing?

Come and try singing with Leicester Male Voice Choir – no auditions We meet at the Methodist Centre, Wanlip Lane, Birstall on Wed evenings at 7.45pm and sing until 9.15pm You’ll enjoy this friendly choir who sing a range of popular songs and hope more men will join them Give us a try Any queries: 0116 2696577 •••

••• Rothley Library

or email parishchurch@ rpc.ctlconnect.co.uk •••

Wriggly Readers

Loughborough Farmers Market

for under 5s and their carers Every month Rothley Library has a free rhyme time and stories session, for under 5s and their carers.

First Friday of every month, 2-2.45pm Next dates as follows: March 5, March 26 (Easter Special), April 9, May 7 ••• DVDs now available at Rothley Library Why not pop into Rothley Library and pick up a DVD from our wide selection of popular films.

There is something for everyone including children’s, comedy movies, classics, action, thriller, horror, fun packed adventure movies and much more from as little as £1.50 per week.

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Easter Services at Rothley Parish Church Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm Holy Communion. To give everything Good Friday: 10am Family Service. To forgive the sinner. 2-3pm Church open for private prayer. 7.30pm A Service of Reflection. An Hour by the Cross Easter Sunday: 9am Holy Communion. Book of Common Prayer. 10.30am Easter Family Communion. To give life to the dead. 6.30pm Easter Praise. A Resurrection Life If you would like us to pray with you confidentially, please leave a brief message with your name and contact number on 0116 230 2626

Secret Gardens of Cossington Sunday and Monday, May 2 & 3 11am to 5pm Village gardens open, art exhibition, displays, raffle, cake & plant stalls, hot and cold refreshments, local craft stalls and activities for children plus: Radio Leicester’s gardening expert Ady Dayman will be at Derrys Nursery to answer your gardening questions Passport to Open Gardens Adults £3, Children free, car parking free For more info contact 01509 812271 or 07754 892842 Event organised by Friends of all Saints Church Cossington on behalf of PCC Raising funds for church extension and new village amenity •••

Rothley Parish Council

Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday May 11, 7.30pm Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane All residents welcome to attend and raise any issues of local concern •••

Free Health Checks at Rothley Library Monday March 15, Monday June 21, Monday September 20. From 2-5pm Everyone welcome to have a free health check up Booking essential to avoid disappointment Each check takes approx 15 mins Guidance and advice given on improving one’s health Only requirement is having to take tights or socks off To book call 0116 305 3671 Rothley Post MAR/APR 2010 (81), page 16

Devonshire Square, Loughborough Between 9am and 3pm Every month Next market March 10 Wide variety of local produce To book a stall or find out more call Markets and Fairs team 01509 634624, email: markets.fairs@charnwood.gov.uk or log on to www.charnwood.gov.uk

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