April 2016 herald online magazine

APRIL 2016

Congregational Church Event JAY BROTHERS CONCERT MARKFIELD’S own Jay Brothers will be entertaining us again at Markfield Congregational Church on Friday 22nd July starting at 7.00pm.

You can be sure of a wonderful evenings entertainment listening to their wide range of popular music ranging from the 50’s to the modern day.

Tickets are £5 each which includes a raffle and refreshments, tickets can be bought from Angela Berry 07974 951135 - 01530 242578 or from any member of the Congregational Church.

Due to the popularity of this event please be sure to get your tickets ASAP.Tickets are on sale now.

Any profits will go to Church funds.

Our aim is to bring people together for an evening of entertainment, opening the Church to our community as well as being a place of spiritual support.

Sell-out Concert at Century Theatre OUR LITTLE part of the world most certainly ‘has talent’ to paraphrase a well-known TV show!

Two hundred happy customers spent a truly magical evening at the Century Theatre, Snibston, being entertained by local stars: an amazing sixty dancers and singers from Expressions Dance and Theatre Arts Academy with ever-popular local cabaret and wedding singer Natalie Nightingale.

Expressions dance and drama student Harry Thornley also entertained with beautiful renditions of well-known songs from musical theatre and Disney films. A sing-along finale with songs from the film ‘Frozen’ created a spine-tingling wall of sound from the audience, who all seemed to know the words, whatever their age!

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Golden Wedding Anniversary

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Can you help?

MY SISTER and I were born in Markfield, and as children we lived at Glebe Farm, 5 Forest Road, Markfield which is now Croft Way. We were wondering if anyone has any old photos of our farm.

We would be very grateful for any feedback.

Many thanks.

Iris Spencer (nee Flint) Tel: 01530 249171

Terry and I (now of Markfield) celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary on 2nd April.

Stanton Under Bardon Concert Training Band Saturday 7th May 2016 Starting at 7pm At St Mary’s Church, Stanton Under Bardon Admission: £4.00 on the door. Refreshments included • Raffle Proceeds go to the Loughborough Training Band and The Church

We had a meal with family and friends. We had a collection for Cystic Fibrosis which amounted to £280, We would like to thank everyone who supported this worthy cause.

Sheila & Terry Fox

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Concert from page 1 The concert – for which all tickets had sold out a month beforehand - was organised by the stars themselves, supported by the dedicated volunteers of the Century Theatre – and after spending time there myself, I can see why they love this atmospheric Snibston building so much.

A magnificent £1,000 was raised for Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield, and the interval raffle (organised by Redgate volunteers) raised approximately £240 for the Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Ward of Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council and his wife, Mr and Mrs David Snarrt, very kindly opened the much-anticipated concert and both enjoyed it enormously. Jane Betts, manager of Heritage and Culture at the County Council also came along to watch and to meet the sanctuary’s volunteer Trustees.

Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, would like to sincerely thank the Principals of Expressions Academy – Linda Thornley and Heather Ward, also their staff and pupils; and of course soloists Harry Thornley and Natalie Nightingale: a generous and warm group of people. They certainly deserved the bouquets (and Easter egg!), presented by the County Council Chairman at the end of a magical evening. It all ended far too soon.

Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, located near Stanton-underBardon, is open every day from 10.30am – 4pm. If you would like to get in contact with us, please go to our website www. redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk

or find us on Facebook or call 01530 243 925 or 01530 230 455.

Our next fundraiser is at BAGWORTH – ‘Chocks Away for St. George!’ takes place at Bagworth Community Centre on Saturday 23rd April from 12 noon till 4pm. There will be a craft market, a small fairground for the under 10’s, lots of entertainments and displays, good music and great food!

Jo Leadbetter

Secretary & Fundraiser Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary

The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council and his wife, Mr and Mrs David Snarrt

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At Bagworth it is not just about winning County honours though.

We have a small membership of only 30 but at our Presentation Night, at the Lancaster Arms in Desford, 23 members won trophies including 3 new members, Graham, Freya and Mal – see photo.

We play in Wednesday and Thursday night matches and Saturday afternoon friendly games.. So if you want some exercise, good friendship and enjoy a game that can be played by equals, then bowls could be for you and the whole family.

Our first new members night is Monday 18th April, from 5.30pm. You just need to bring some flat shoes and let us do the rest.

If you are interested or want to know more, please contact Ken on 07928 799 596 or Miichelle on 07772 841 918 or John on 07951 157 728.

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News from Bardon Park Chapel

County Councillor’s Report from David Sprason Education controlled centrally THE CURRENT education minister Nicky Morgan has decided to yet again fiddle with the education system.

We have seen successive governments and ministers think that they know best and are being convinced by ‘special adviser’ that the system is broken. So once again the solution is to take it out of the hands of the local authority and centralise everything to Westminster.

The proposal is to bring in more tests which will add even more bureaucracy to the already mountains of paperwork in schools.

To make all schools academies by 2020 but change the makeup of governor bodies to exclude parent governors. In the proposals all local authority, or interference as central government call it, involvement will cease by the same date including any local authority grant funding.

Once again the issue of school transport has been ignored as the powers that be are incapable of acknowledging it or understanding it. The likely hood of this omission is either academies or parents will have to find the cost of transporting children to school. I have over the years fought many battles over school buses and have the scars to prove it. This latest proposal from the department of education will do nothing to improve the situation. The final area that is

in this proposal is the special educational needs funding which looks like it will be reduced along with other disability benefits.

So we will need to be aware of these changes to our children’s education system as someone said to me a number of years ago “this is just centralised localism pretending to be devolution”.

No savings again in the cost of democracy WITH COUNCIL tax bills now landing on our door mats that sees them increasing by 4% well above inflation brings me back to politicians taking the lead and responsibility.

I proposed at the start of the conservative administration that savings needed to be made in the cost of democracy. Cabinet needed to be reduced as the role of local authorities changed with the reduction of services. The need to reduce the size of cabinet to five and dissolve the two cabinet support members is a no brainer and would save £109,828 a year which equates to 7,487 hours of home care.

The other posts that can no longer be justified are the political assistants (spin doctors) that are employed by County Hall for the Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups. The cost of these two posts is £82,667 a year which

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again equates to 5,635 hours on home care. Responsibility to service delivery in my view should take priority over local politician’s wallets sadly this is proved not to be the case in Leicestershire.

New Opening times for Leicestershire waste sites ALL 14 recycling and household waste sites will now open 5 days a week throughout the year starting from Friday 1st April 2016.

The sites will still have summer and winter opening hours, from April to September, they will open from 9am until 7pm and from October to March, 9am to 4pm.

Barwell, Bottesford, Coalville, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Oadby and Somerby will be open Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kibworth, Lount, Lutterworth, Melton, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Whetstone will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Over 17,000 households sign-up for the garden waste collection service OVER 17,000 households across Hinckley & Bosworth Borough have already signed-up for the council’s new garden waste collection scheme.

The high take-up of the service (which is equivalent to 35 per cent of all households) means that only those brown bins displaying the payment sticker will be emptied from 6 May onwards.

However, during April, the council will continue to collect all brown bins to give those residents who haven’t signed-up yet, additional time in which to do so. The cost of the service is £24 per year.

Those who haven’t signed up yet should do so as soon as possible to allow up to 10 working days for their sticker to arrive.

Anyone wishing to sign-up can choose to either: • sign up online 24 hours a day at: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ gardenwaste; or • call: 01455 238141 Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5pm (4.30pm Fri) and select option 2 If the sticker has not arrived within 10 days they should contact 01455 238141 and select Option 2 or email: wasteservices@hinckleybosworth.gov.uk.

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the service at any point during the year but no discount is available for those joining later.

Collection days will remain the same as at present.

Anyone who chooses not to continue to receive the garden waste service does not need to notify the council. Households can keep the garden waste bin if they wish to. Alternatively, the council will make one collection of all unwanted garden waste bins in autumn 2016. Information about this collection will be attached to refuse bins nearer the time.

Further information is available on www.hinckley-bosworth.gov. uk/gardenwaste

Worship Service: Every Sunday morning at 10.30 am.

Our gatherings are fairly informal.

Everyone most welcome.

The Monthly Praise Meeting: (1st Saturday in each month, except August and January) at 3.00pm. Come and enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, fellowship, testimonies and uplifting messages. Light refreshments afterwards in the school room.

Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A 511), Bardon Road (A 511) and Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicester-bound (eastbound) carriageway of the A 511 road and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres. There is a large car park at the back.

For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on tel: 01530 242526.

Markfield PlayAway Playgroup PLAYGROUP is based at the Methodist Church Hall Main Street Monday to Thursday from 9.00am until 12.45pm.

Children from 2 years and upwards meet to play and have fun gradually becoming confident enough for parents to leave them.

Please come and see us in action,. funding for 3 year olds and above is available for all children the term after their 3rd birthday.

As the village is growing there will be more demand for places, thereore if you wish to use our Playgroup please get in touch to diiscuss your individual requirements.

Together we can meet your needs as we support your child in their development and preparation for school.

You can contact Angela Berry for more information on 07971 254165. or Kate Manning 07974 225679

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News From The Markfield And Thornton Theatre Group

OUR SPRING PRODUCTION! “PANIC STATIONS” , a comedy by Derek Benfield.

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st May 2016, at THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE at 7.30 p.m. nightly.

AS WELL as being a prolific playwright , the late Derek Benfield was a fine character actor –whose face, moustache and constantly receding hairline were familiar on television in dozens of programmes over more than forty years.

Perhaps his best-remembered TV roles were as transport manager Bill Riley in “The Brothers” and as the amateur detective’s husband in “Hetty Wainwright Investigates”.

“Coronation Street” fans might be interested to know that he played three different roles in the popular soap opera!

His plays, (and he wrote over thirty of them), have been described as “a merry mixture of comic chaos”, and that is an apt description of “Panic Stations!” - the one we have chosen as our Spring Production.

Eager to enjoy some peace and quiet, Chester Dreadnought has purchased an idyllic country cottage and local handyman Abel Bounty and his wife have been drafted in to get the cottage ready for the new owner.

Carol, a naive young woman, whom Chester had previously met in the local pub, seems also to have moved in.

Before Chester has dealt successfully with that situation, his wife Patricia arrives with her aristocratic parents Lord and Lady Elrood in tow. The former lives in a fantasy world of his own in which he believes himself to be under attack by an unseen enemy, and the latter is utterly convinced of the total incompetence if her son-in-law.

The cottage attracts other visitors in the persons of the eccentric Miss Partridge, for whom it holds archaeological interest, and Sergeant Everest from the nearby military base. He has some most unwelcome news for Chester.

Confusion and misunderstandings abound and mayhem ensues as Chester tries unsuccessfully to talk his way out of each situation that arises, only to get himself into ever deeper water.

PLEASE COME ALONG TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GROUP AND TO ENJOY A HAPPY EVENING IN GOOD COMPANY! TICKETS £5 Adults and £4 Concessions, are available now on 01530 245439, via our MTTG Facebook Page, from THORNTON’S CORNER SHOP, or from any Group member.

Muriel Walker

Grant awarded to Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation THE FOUNDATION are delighted to have been awarded a grant by the National Forest Company under its Changing Landscapes Scheme to plant 2,000 broadleaf trees and shrubs creating new wildlife habitats and parkland areas for visitors and users at the Foundation to enjoy.

Established in 1990 the Foundation has been providing support care and Friendship to the elderly and adults with disabilities for 25 years, with over 200, 000 visitors to date and numbers growing year on year.

Charlotte Turlington Principal Manager at the Foundation said ‘We have planted numerous trees and created a new pond area at our Ulverscroft Grange site. New Bat and Owl boxes will also be installed shortly providing nesting opportunities for the diverse wildlife that reside in the Ulverscroft area’. She added ‘The scheme has also enabled us to invest in new picnic benches and increase access to our field walks enabling more visitors to benefit from enhanced wellbeing through increased physical activity and the enjoyment of the natural environment’.

Access to the newly planted areas will be 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday. If you would like more to know more about the scheme or the activities and services that the Foundation has to offer then please contact Helen Baxter on 01530 244914 or visit www. shuttlewood-clarke.org

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HBBC Summer Activities Fund 2016 THIS YEAR Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are doing something different.

The Council has been delivering its Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival over the last few years and it has been a huge success. This year we are offering community groups the opportunity to access funding to extend the success of the festival throughout the summer holidays period Grants of up to £200 may be available from the council’s Summer Activities Fund for those community groups’ holiday schemes that meet the relevant criteria and wish to be part of the festival programme. In return for receiving the funding, successful applicants will be required to add Snap Dragon branding to any promotional material.

The 2016 Summer Activities Fund has a vision to fund activities throughout the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth that: • Provide new activities or extend current provision • Offer activities for children aged between five and 11 year olds • Demonstrate attractive provision designed to stimulate and increase take up and sustain participation • Target children and young people that live in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth • Develop links to local clubs and organisations • Run in a safe and fun environment • Demonstrating match funding would be advantageous Only one project will be funded per organisation.

Maximum of two projects in any parish or ward area.

Previous successful applicants will be considered, however applications in 2016 must be for alternative activities and identical projects will not be considered

Bridge works over the M1 taking place

Focus Points Projects must demonstrate three or more of the following focus points: • Aimed at five to 11 year olds – Priority group • Activities should be linked to suitable exit routes and be sustainable where possible • Sessions provide a good value for money • Be a new activity or build on existing provision • Be run on a school site, park or community facility • Can demonstrate that children, young people and their families have been involved in the planning and choice of activities • Clearly demonstrate that your project is making a positive difference All organisations applying for funding must be aware of their responsibilities in providing activities for children and young people. Safeguarding (child protection) insurance and quality standards must be accounted for in any of the applications made.

Key Dates •

Tuesday 26 April 2016 - Bid Submission Deadline. Application must be received no later than 5pm • Thursday 28 April 2016 - Assessment Panel • Tuesday 3 May 2016 - Applicants notified • Monday 13 June 2016 - First payment made • Saturday 16 July - Friday 26 August 2016 Project delivery • Friday 9 September 2016 - Monitoring deadline and second payment made For more information contact Karen Mason, Sports Development Manager on 01455 255847 or email karen.mason@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk.

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Sat 2nd April: D.J.ROB 1960’s Motown, Rock N Roll Sat 9th April: THE FINDING GEORGIA BAND - American Style Country Themed Rock Sat 23rd April: EDDY HALL Guitar Vocals Sat 7th May: THE DIRTY WATER BAND Fri 13th May: Redgates Animal Sanctuary Fund Raising Evening With Dj - Mc Rob, (James) Elvis Tribute, & The Fantoms

A NEW BRIDGE across the M1 will soon take shape as the next phase of construction begins.

From Saturday 7 May Leicestershire County Council, along with partners Balfour Beatty and Highways England, will install the bridge beams that will link Thorpe Astley to New Lubbesthorpe.

The installation will take up to three nights, across three weekends, and requires night time closures of the motorway between junction 21 and 22.

The motorway will be closed in both directions on: • Saturday, 7 May, 9pm until 11am on Sunday 8 • Saturday, 14 May, 8pm until 10am on Sunday 15 • Saturday, 21 May, 8pm until 10am on Sunday 22 Councillor Peter Osborne, cabinet member for highways, said: “Our contractors are working hard to install the bridge as quickly and safely as possible and reduce disruption, before work to develop the new town can begin.

“Motorists have been really patient since the work started and the speed limit along the motorway needed to be reduced, I would like to thank them for that and apologise for the disruption the next phase of work may cause.”

Work to build the bridge started in June 2015 and is expected to last until autumn 2016. The central and side supports for the bridge are almost complete and by May will be ready for the next phase.

The two-way closure of the M1, between Leicester’s junction 21 and 22, will ensure the bridge beams can be safely lifted into place and has been timed to minimise disruption.

The bridge has been funded thanks to £5m from the Department for Transport’s Local Pinchpoint Fund and money from the New Lubbesthorpe developers.

The M69 slip road onto the M1 northbound, the A46 from its junction with the A50 to where it merges with the M1 and Leicester Forest East service station will also be closed overnight during the work.

Diversion routes for local journeys include the A563, Leicester outer ring road, and the A50.

Motorists travelling from further afield will be directed onto the M6 or M69, and M42/A42.

For further information visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ M1closure, email highwayscustomerservices@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 305 0001. For live traffic updates follow @ATCLeicester on Twitter.

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Plant Hunters’ Fair at Donington le Heath Manor House THERE WILL be a Plant Hunters’ Fair at Donington Le Heath Manor House, Manor Road, Donington Le Heath, Coalville LE67 2FW on Saturday 7th May 2016 between 10am - 4pm.

Entry to Gardens & Plant Fair only £1.00 (Fund Raising Event for the Friends of the Manor) Donington Le Heath Manor have teamed up with Plant Hunters’ Fairs again to bring a spring treat for all plant lovers on Saturday 7th May with the entrance fee going to the Friends of the Manor who use all funds raised directly for the benefit of the Manor House and garden.

It’s a great place to find something different to get your gardening season off to a great start.

The plants are lovingly grown by small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. For true ‘plantaholics’ there are always those little treasures to discover that can’t be obtained elsewhere. There will be a great line up including well known plantsman Bob Brown’s Cotswold Garden Flowers. World-renowned alpine and woodland specialist Edrom Nursery are coming all the way down from Berwickshire. We also welcome RHS Gold Medallists Packhorse Farm Nursery from Derbyshire with their great value trees and shrubs with a particular focus on Acers. Shady Plants are travelling up from Gloucestershire with some surprising and unusual plants for those difficult shady spots and from Cheshire we have National Collection Holders of Helenium and Centaurea nursery Special Perennials, plus many more great nurseries.

So whether its alpines, trees, shrubs, bee-friendly perennials, plants for shade, climbers, herbs, spring bulbs, variegated and foliage plants you are sure to find something to fill those gaps and creating a blooming brilliant garden this year.

The Old Barn Tea Room will be open and serving home baked cakes, light lunches and a range of hot and cold drinks.

The Plant Fair takes place on Saturday 7th May from 10am – 4pm. Entry to the plant fair and gardens is just £1.00 with the entrance fee going to the Friends of the Manor who use all funds raised directly for the benefit of the house and garden. (Enquiries 01530 831259)

News from Stanton Village Hall ANOTHER first for the hall – a coffee morning which was, we think, very successful.

Thanks go to the ladies who worked tirelessly to keep the coffee flowing and to Stan for helping with furniture. Thanks also to Caroline and Lisa for the cakes – those who did not go missed a treat. More will be held – keep an eye out for posters in Stanton Stores. The opportunity was taken to get feedback on what people want to see happening in the hall, and this will be analysed and taken forward where possible.

A SECOND CINEMA night has now been arranged and will be on Saturday 7th May. The film to be shown is The Lady in the Van, starring Maggie Smith. Tickets are on sale in Stanton Stores. Please come and support us.

The entertainments committee is working hard at pulling together a day of celebration for the Queen’s 90th Birthday when a street party will be held on 11 June. Further information as and when it is firmed up.

One of the principal requirements of the Trust’s lease from the Parish Council is that the hall must move swiftly to being self-supporting and must not be a drain on the village.

We are not there yet, but are working hard on it. Bookings for the hall have been very good with several birthday parties, wedding receptions and regular bookings from Claire and her Yoga, Marc with his Boot Camp, Laura and her Arty Kidz and Kirsty and her Irish dancing children. We have taken another regular booking which will start on 12th May when Jackie will commence Zumba on a Thursday night. If you are interested, please look out for her posters or email her at jacquelinetay23@yahoo.com.

The other users may be contacted via the Hall.

I must not let the opportunity go to give yet another vote of thanks. This one is to those companies that have sponsored the hall. We have been open only a little over six months and have received support not only from Stanton under Bardon Parish Council and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council but also from Next plc, David Wilson Homes, Midlands Quarry Products, Smithards Bakery and Galliford Try. The donations that they have given have made it possible for the Trustees to provide additional equipment and to go ahead with events such as the Christmas Fayre, cinema night and the Queen’s Birthday celebrations

in the knowledge that they will not make a loss.

And a final thank you in what has been a litany of thanks. A defibrillator has been placed in the porch of the hall thanks to The British Heart Foundation.

This is available 24/7 for use in an emergency. Training will commence shortly on life saving CPR techniques and the use of the defib. It is important that as many people as possible have these potentially lifesaving skills, so please come along to our training sessions, which will be advertised and held over the summer months. I’m sure the Trust will manage a coffee and biscuit afterwards.

MARK STEPHENS

Chairman, Stanton under Bardon Village Hall Trust

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THE HERALD • APRIL 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@markfieldherald.co.uk

GARDENER WANTED To tend to Lawns and Borders at house in Markfield Village

Tel: 01530 244626

POLICE MATTERS Anti-social behaviour at Markfield Community Centre and the surrounding areas.

Mr T Lockley informed the members that he was aware of one incident of anti-social-behaviour yesterday when the police had attempted to arrest someone.

Leicestershire County Council – Urban Grass Cutting: Miss A Baines had informed the clerk that unfortunately it was now too late for Markfield to take over the grass cutting within the parish for the 2016 season, which was due to begin within the next 3 weeks as the County Council’s programme was now confirmed and resourced. However she would be contacting parishes with further information regarding next year during the summer in preparation for the 2017 season.

However, she hadn’t stated in her email whether or not the County Council would be happy with the “urban” grass cutting areas, which the Parish Council had agreed to consider taking on. The clerk should seek clarification of the County Council’s position on the fact that the Parish Council was still interested in taking over the grass cutting within the “urban” part of Markfield but didn’t want to undertake verge works along Ratby/Thornton Lane nor Little Shaw Lane.

The Community Partnership Library Service: - Mrs. M Bowler stated that the National Libraries Day had been well attended by children and had been a very successful day. The volunteers were settling down well. Mrs M Bowler agreed to ensure that the signs advertising the National

Extracts from the Unapproved Minutes of the Markfield Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 8.00pm at the Methodist Chapel, Markfield.

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Library Day, which had been fixed to the play area fencing, were removed and that no other signs would be fixed to the fencing in future.

It had been noted by Mr M Lay and Mrs M Bowler that the planning report for the Taylor Wimpey development contained no 106 money provision for the Library. Mrs M Bowler would ask Leics County Council what its’ current approach was regarding Community Libraries and 106 funding.

Hanging Baskets 2016: The clerk had asked Mr. M Springthorpe if it would be possible for the baskets to have a Red. White & Blue” theme this year, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

The Co-Op store development, Daisy Close: - Mrs. L Keal, Compliance & Monitoring Officer for the Borough Council had confirmed that the contractor had given a window of between 4th March & 9th March 2016 to erect the sign at Daisy Close, maintain the shrub bed at the entrance and undertake works to the semi-mature trees.

Mr M Lay stated that the new external CCTV had been agreed which gave the same coverage on Main Street as the original.

H & BBC – Green waste recycling: -. Mr M Lay stated that the Borough Council would increase Council Tax by £5.00 per annum. A charge for the Green Waste Service of £24 per garden waste bin per year would be

introduced from 1st April until 31st March 2017.

Taylor Wimpey housing development on land south of Jacqueline Road: The application had been refused at the Borough Council Planning Meeting held on 23rd February 2016. The clerk had received a breakdown of costs from Nelsons Solicitors had been received and the invoice to be submitted to each Council is £2,500 exc.

Mr. T Lockley formally thanked Mr. Lay, in his Borough Councillor role, for all the work which he had put in to opposing this application.

Mr. M Lay stated that it was only due to good teamwork and persistence of Markfield and Groby parish councils supported by professional legal argument that this result was achieved. He stated that the Borough Council’s Planning report was full of inaccuracies and very weak. At the Planning meeting, officers had acknowledged: 1. The site was within the catchment of Markfield Mercenfield Primary School, which would exceed the capacity of pupil places if this proposal was approved, there were no other primary schools within a two mile walking distance of the development and there was simply no space for the school to expand.

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It was agreed that Mr. T Lockley and the clerk should meet up with him to discuss the matter further.

distance of the development.

3. Markfield Surgery was also full to capacity and again there was no space to expand the building or car parking facilities.

He stated that Groby Parish Council had separately employed the same legal team to act in respect of a dispute with Leics County Council over the ownership of the public open space piece of land known as the “Ratby Lane Triangle”.

Neighbourhood Plans: A public meeting should be held at Markfield Library. Mr T Lockley would approach the Rural Community Council to ask for someone to attend the meeting to discuss the implications and processes required to draw up a Community Plan. Date to be arranged.

Jelson development – Section 106 monies: Mr T Lockley stated that there was a small stream within an open space at the far end of the site and asked if the Parish Council would be expected to take on the maintenance of this in the future. Mr M Lay would follow the matter up at the Borough Council.

Main Street: The Parish Council would look into some form of partnership funding with the business owners for some shrub planting and look for some grant funding.

Raunscliffe Field: A request had been received from Mr. P Yarde, to rent the field and tidy up the area giving it a new lease of life for visitors. He had also offered to buy

Damage to stone tablet - H Finch; Gardens of Remembrance: Mrs Starkey attended the meeting to complain about the damage being caused to the inscription on the memorial.

She had already had the memorial repaired once and it was in need of repairing again. She had been told by the stone mason that this was being caused by either sap from the tree or bird droppings eroding the inscription and asked if the Parish Council would pay for future repairs.

Mrs J Williams suggested that she should look into installing a plate glass screen to protect the memorial.

Mr T Lockley explained that the Parish Council had already undertaken major works to the tree and to do any more would destabilise the tree, therefore the Parish Council would undertake some minor pruning works to the smaller branches above the memorial.

Attempted break in, 5 The Rushes: Following the attempted break in the property owner had been informed by the police that access had been gained via the small gap in the hedge boundary from the Cemetery.

Resolved, the Parish Council agreed to order a 6ft fence panel to fix to the ranch style fencing.

Parcel of land adjacent to the Community Centre: - A discussion was held about the future use of this land.

Installation of Solar panels at Community Centre: - Previously resolved, the quotation from Green Solutions at £11,300.00 exc VAT was accepted.

The clerk had made the application to the Parish &

Initiative Fund for 50% funding towards this project prior to the closing date 5th February 2016.

MCA meeting: Mr. T Lockley reported that the implications of the new National Minimum Wage and the future Living Wage effects on the future costs of room hire were presently under discussion.

He had prepared some initial cost estimates of just how much funding the Parish Council provides, per annum, for the MCA. He raised this at the meeting within the context of it being a component of what should be charged for room hire to try and ensure that realistic hourly rates were approved.

Summer Fete: 11th June 2016: The event would be held to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday Motorcycle damage at Jubilee Playing Fields: Mr T Lockley was looking into some form of gateway to allow pedestrian access only from the adjacent field.

Solar Panels: The clerk had informed the secretary, Mrs. C Goddard and Mr. D Moran of the Parish Council’s resolution in principle, the parish council would apply for funding from the Parish & Community Initiative Fund next year for this project.

QUESTIONS TO THE CHAIR: Upper Grange Farm: Mr. M Lay raised concerns regarding the number of Planning Applications, flagrant inaccuracies and continued variations to the single storey build at Upper Grange Farm, Ratby Lane, which was happening on a regular basis. The clerk should raise these concerns with planning officers.

Mrs. M Bowler declared a conflict of interest and took no part in the discussion.

The Chapel, The Green: Mrs. M Browning was concerned that the original date stone had been covered over by concrete, in contradiction to the planning application “The Chapel” 58 The Green. The clerk should raise the matter with Mr J Evans.

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Christian Aid Week 2016 THE CHRISTIAN Aid envelopes will be delivered this year between 15th and 21st May. We are unable to return to each household to collect the envelopes but we kindly ask those who would like to contribute to return the envelope, with donation enclosed, to any of the addresses on the list attached to the envelope.

If you are a UK taxpayer remember to Gift Aid your donation - Christian Aid can receive 25p back from the government for every £1 you contribute, at no extra cost to you. Just fill in your name, house number and post code on the form attached to the envelope and place it in the envelope with your donation.

And / Or Drop in to the Christian Aid Coffee Morning on Saturday 21st May at the Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield, 10am to 12 noon.

Thank you all for your generosity.

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Flawed housing policy will weaken local communities Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald LAST MONTH I wrote about my objections to the proposed housing development off Ratby Lane and the negative impact I believed this would have on our community.

In raising my concerns however I acknowledged as I have for many years that we do have a housing crisis in this country. It is a serious one affecting many people; over the 20 plus years I have been your councillor, some of the most difficult cases I have had to deal with have concerned housing, mostly local people needing affordable, decent, local housing so they could remain part of this community, a community they have grown up in. However, let me be clear, I believe we are kidding ourselves if we think it will addressed by giving large housing developers free reign over where and when houses should be built, as seems to be the case today, supported heavily by the government in its recent proposed changes to planning and housing policy.

A key reason I believe the government’s present planning and housing policies are not going to solve the housing crisis we face, is because it believes in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. It appears to believe only in home ownership and therefore any support given by the government seeks only to deliver this objective. Of course home ownership is something many strive for and for good reasons. It is something I was able to do back when house prices seemed far more reasonable than today. The important thing to remember though, is that it is not for everybody and today’s house prices mean it is more out of reach for local people than ever before.

All the more reason for a balanced approach, but the balance that once existed in housing policy has recently been swept away and this can best be seen by the changes the government is seeking to introduce to council housing and housing associations, changes that will have a very negative impact on families in our community. These changes led me, alongside the conservative leader of the council Mike Hall and Lib Dem David Bill to make an unprecedented joint visit on behalf of the Borough Council to see our MP David Tredinnick. The purpose of this visit to Westminster was to ask our

MP to make representations to his government on our behalf and to try and make him understand how damaging the proposed changes will be to the Borough Council’s efforts, to meet both housing needs in the Borough and importantly the needs of those in our community.

So what are the proposals that are causing me and others very real concerns?

Well the Government are determined to give a ‘right to buy’ to housing association tenants. The problem is that they don’t own these properties to give away and don’t have the money to fund such a programme. So the government’s answer to this is to tell local Councils that they must sell off the highest value void [houses that become empty] properties and hand these proceeds direct to the government to compensate the housing associations. This move has a particular impact in places like Markfield and Stanton and other similar villages. This is because house prices tend to be higher in these places than in urban areas. This means of course that the houses that will be sold first will be in the likes of Markfield and Stanton. These communities already have far too few council properties for the needs of the local community and so this change will in the space of just a few years, reduce to almost nothing the numbers of council houses available here. It will be made worst because the Government is also proposing to effectively make all current council tenants undergo 3 yearly reviews of their tenancy. If in those three years they have improved their standing or are deemed not to need a council property because they earn too much, could rent privately or possibly look to buy, they may find themselves unable to renew their tenancy and as a consequence have to give up their council home.

Apart from the merits of this which I believe to be wrong, the other issue here is that not just has a tenant been told to leave a home for no other reason than they have been doing OK in life, but when this home becomes empty as a result and classed as void, the Council is forced to sell the property onto the open market. This will happen despite the Borough alone having over 4,000 families on the waiting list. This is how we end up with no council houses but still lots of people needing them.

It is worth at this point remembering just how important council housing has been as a housing resource for over 100 years.

Many people looking back into the housing situation of parents, grandparents and beyond will find time spent living in a council property as an important part of their lives. It should not be so easily be dismissed nor thought of as no longer required. Who knows when any of us hit hard times and suddenly need a safety net like this.

It is also worth remembering that this form of housing is almost self financing, costing the taxpayer very little if anything at all over the long term.

It is not just Council housing that is under threat. Extending the right to buy to housing association tenants will also eventually reduce the numbers of properties available for social rent. This is because housing associations will have less certainty over their plans and I believe will be less likely to have incentives to build houses for social rent. In addition we all know that the hollow promises of building a new home for social rent for each one sold has never happened and never will.

If you do happen to care about this issue then sadly it gets worse.

In pursuing home ownership at all costs, the government are set to allow housing developers the ability to offset requirements to set aside a certain percentage of all new homes built for social rent. This requirement has helped many local

Matthew Lay people in Markfield and Stanton find housing, especially as we have been able to get specific conditions placed on them reserving these for local people. This requirement will be relaxed and replaced by a simple discount on purchases of the house for first time buyers. This may sound at first like a good idea but the problem is that once the discount has been taken it is only of benefit to the original buyer not future buyers of these properties. A house for social rent remains available for many years often having a number of tenants, often local people. In addition the discount for first time buyers will not just be available to local people but any first time buyer and the value of that discount to open market prices will still mean that many people will not be able to afford these homes. What option will there be in the future for these people who wish to remain living in a community that has been part of their lives but do not have the ability or desire to own their own home. The private rented sector will remain but this is also in short supply and often more expensive. In the end more local people and families, will have to leave and communities will be weaker as a result. It’s not something I came into local politics to see and yet without change it may well happen.

Charity Dance at Bagworth Club

Dance to the Music Who sang that? While you are thinking about it, think about putting it into action.

Ken, Glenda and their small team of volunteers are organising another charity dance at The Club (WMC), Bagworth. It is on Friday 6th May at 8 pm.

The evening will also include a short Bingo session and the usual raffle with lots of lovely prizes. Admission is £2.50. (Where else could you go to a social evening for only £2.50?)

The chosen charity is the very worthwhile Cancer Research UK. Come along and have a good time as well as supporting a worthy cause. If you want to buy a ticket or if you want to make a donation but are unable to attend, then please call 01530 230467.

Before the charity dance there is a social dance at The Club on April 16th and May 21st. These follow the same format as the charity dance but take place on a Saturday evening. Admission is £2. Be assured of a warm welcome at any of these events.

Don’t forget that there is also a tea dance each Wednesday afternoon at The Club between 2 and 4 pm. Admission is £1. Entrance is via the rear door.

I’m no scientist, but I’m sure that gravity is at it’s strongest while laying in bed early in the mornings.

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Crazy Concert raised £565 A SELL-OUT concert at Markfield Methodist Church provided a lighthearted, fun-filled evening’s entertainment.

New Government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot

The infectious music and humour of the Go Ukelele Crazy Orchestra and their leader, Joanna Stevenson ensured that the audience had no inhibitions and joined in many songs with enthusiastic actions. So, yes, it was all a little bit crazy!

Many thanks to everyone who supported this fundraising event which raised the magnificent sum of £565 for the Project Malawi Trust. For mor information on how this money is put to use, visit www. madalitso.org It is reassuring to have learned from Malawian project workers during their past visits, and from recent newsletters, that whether money is needed for food relief, wells, hostel building, student support, orphan feeding, bicycle ambulances or for any other identified need, it is used with integrity – and is considered a great blessing. Thank you once again..

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Beginners very welcome alongside any school leaver or adult. Just wear sensible clothing.

The event is free to all and anyone is welcome to join.

All abilities catered for, you can jog at talking pace in a comfort zone or take it to the edge!

New runners always welcome.

Sessions are organised by a qualified Run England Coach please email: athlefit@ englandathletics.org for more details or just simply turn up!

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A BLUEPRINT to encourage more walking and cycling has been launched by the Government.

The new strategy has a clear ambition that by 2040 getting around by bike or on foot will be the natural choice for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey.

It includes ambitions to double cycling, reverse the decline in walking, reduce the rate of cyclists killed or seriously injured and increase the number of children walking to school.

This will be met through providing safe and attractive infrastructure to encourage journeys on bike and foot.

The strategy marks a major shift from short term funding streams for cycling and walking to a strategic long term approach. A consultation has been launched seeking views on the strategy.

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said: “The Government’s blueprint to encourage more people to cycle and walk will benefit the whole of society by boosting the economy, improving health, cutting congestion and improving air quality. Realising our ambition will take sustained investment in cycling and walking infrastructure.

That’s why we have committed over £300 million to support cycling and walking over this Parliament and this will increase further when spending on enhancing and maintaining existing infrastructure is taken into account.

Following the end of the consultation on Monday 23 May 2016, responses will be assessed and a final strategy published in the summer, when the Government will also issue guidance to local bodies on developing local plans.

Local delivery partners will be supported to do what they do best - identify and deliver individual and tailored interventions fit for their own local areas, with the Government taking a lead on issues such as setting the framework and sharing knowledge and good practice.

A new independent expert committee will be established by October 2016 to advise on the strategy and its implementation.

COALVILLE Town Bowls Club are having an Open Day on Sunday May 8th between 1pm and 7pm.

All ages welcome to come along and give it a try. It’s a fun way to get fit and make new friends.

The club is situated at the rear of the Council Offices on Whitwick Road, Coalville.

A warm welcome awaits.

Markfield HomeMakers MARKFIELD HomeMakers meet in the Congregational Hall, Main Street, Markfield, on the second Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

May 11th ~ Sandy Leong ~Malaysia & My Chinese Family June 8th ~Virginia Wright ~ Leicester Clock Tower Aug 10th ~ Skittles ~ 7.15 for 7.30pm ~ At Little Markfield Farm

For more information, call: Brenda on 01530 242173 or Iris on 01530 242436.

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Enter the LOROS Spring Raffle Fancy winning £10,000 or a holiday of a lifetime to the Maldives? You could be in with a chance thanks to this year’s LOROS Hospice Spring Raffle.

Tickets for this year’s Spring Raffle can be bought for just £1 from Thursday 7th April, with the top prize being cash or a luxury trip.

Lottery Manager Liz Singleton said: “Who could resist the chance to get £10,000 put into their bank, or a trip to paradise for just £1 a ticket?

“The lucky first prize winner can choose either to have the cash which they can spend on whatever they like, or a relaxing spa break in the Maldives and the money they spent on the ticket helps a good cause, it’s a win-win really.”

Last year, the raffle raised more than £100,000 for LOROS Hospice.

Every year, LOROS has to raise £4.5 million to continue supporting terminally ill people from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Play your part in helping LOROS continue the work they do by buying a £1 Spring Raffle ticket.

This year’s second prize winner will receive £500, with the third prize being £250 and £50 for five lucky runners up.

Buy tickets by contacting the Lottery team on (0116) 231 8430 or email lottery@loros.co.uk.

Alternatively you can visit any LOROS shop but hurry, the closing date is Friday 10th June.

Bradgate Drama Society’s Spring Mystery FOR THIS year’s Spring production Bradgate Drama Society is presenting a classic ‘whodunnuit’, Aldous Huxley’s ‘The Gioconda Smile’.

In 1940’s suburbia, Emily, the invalid wife of rich art dealer Henry Hutton, dies in mysterious circumstances. Did she die at Henry’s hand to make room for a younger woman?

Was the Nurse the culprit or was someone else involved in her demise? Follow the twists and turns of the plot through to its final denouement as the suspect sits in the condemned cell.

This play is a rare excursion into drama for Aldous Huxley (pictured above), a writer mainly remembered for his novels including Brave New World and Eyeless in Gaza. The Bradgate Drama Society production features an exciting mix of new and established actors to bring the play to life and maintain the tension to the very end.

Performances will be on Thursday 5th, Friday 6th. and Saturday 7th. May at 7.30p.m. in Newtown Linford Village Hall. Tickets are £7, available from Toby Manning (01530 245298 or ptm@tobymanning. co.uk)

Peter Upton

Secretary, Bradgate Drama Society

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Small plates are better HOW LARGE are your dinner plates? If you replace 12” plates with 10” plates you could end up eating between 16 and 22 per cent less food.

That could mean a loss of two stone over a year. The study was held at Cambridge University, and concluded: “Helping people to avoid ‘over-serving’ themselves or others with larger portions of food or drink is likely to …help reduce their risk of overeating.”

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20th April: George Hook Mother of Pearl 18th May: Resolutions Taste and Try 15th June: TBA Meal out 20th July: Canine Partners 17th Aug: Brian Johnson Who do you think lived in a House like this?

21st Sept: David Siddon The Fascination of the English Language 19th Oct : Ali Groschl The Art of Fused Glass

No I don’t want to ride in a basket beneath your giant flying fire tent.

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Friends of Charnwood Forest

AGM and interesting talk on Bradgate Park survey THERE was a large turnout for the Annual General Meeting in March. This marks the completion of 30 years of the society. There were over 60 members present together with 31 visitors.

Mrs Janie Martin, President, presided with Councillor Paul Day, Chairman. His annual report showed a very good year, with over 200 members and a healthy financial position. There had been a very successful programme of talks and walks and there was a full calendar of events for 2016.

The Committee and Officers were re-elected unanimously, with the addition of Mrs Marilyn Palmer M.B.E. who was warmly welcomed.

After the AGM there was a most interesting talk

by Matt Beamish. He is a Project Officer for University of Leicester Archaeological Services.

Matt Beamish He has worked as an archaeologist in Leicestershire since 1990.

Recent archaeological survey and excavation in Bradgate Park Mr Beamish explained that there had been a recent LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) aerial survey of Bradgate Park. This had revealed fantastic detail of the landscape which had not been visible from the surface. It had shown medieval field patterns and probable sites for stone age man. They had discovered many tools from the end of the ice-age. This site is of international importance.

The survey had led to excavation of many pits where digging had proved extremely fruitful. As well as tools, pottery and other artefacts they had found the foundations of a number of buildings. These had led to many further studies of the park and its history since the twelfth century. Armed with the new data the University has embarked on a series of excavations with the hope of discovering more about this wonderful and perhaps unique landscape.

The evening concluded with refreshments and a chance for members’ questions and discussion.

Further information: Peter Bertram 01162 100 572 or www.focf.org.uk There will be a talk on Fracking on Monday April 25th.

There will be a visit to Ulverscroft Woods and Herbert’s Meadow led by Neil Pilcher of Leicester & Rutland Wildlife Trust on June 8th.

Turned my lights off for Earth Hour and I’ve never had so many other cars honking at me.

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Visit our large Beer Garden at the rear of the pub!

‘Argos’ email This con, made to look like an email from Argos, has been sent out in the past three weeks, apparently offering you the chance to win a £500 prize.

But Action Fraud has told us that the email contains two potentially malicious hyperlinks. There’s one hidden within the ‘unique code number’ and another one on the bottom of the message under ‘click here’ to unsubscribe from emails.

The National Fraud Investigation Bureau has received more than 20 recent reports of this phishing email and although all of them were exactly the same, they were sent from different addresses, such as: kentavious@bate208.fireandfame.com; prince@ textto232.concentendeavors.com or sedna@e3da34a06.findgoodtrades. com.

The email asks you to click on a link to a £500 gift card. But, guess what?

There is no gift card. If you click, the chances are that the fraudsters will ask for your bank account details in order to make the transfer, which will never arrive. DO NOT DO IT!

‘TalkTalk’ email In the last two weeks, the NFIB (National Fraud Investigation Bureau) has received several reports of this scam email - apparently from TalkTalk.

It claims to be ‘performing regular maintenance of our security measures’, but people who click on the link will find their details are far from secure.

The messages were always sent from the same spoofed email address: noreply@talktalk.net, pretending to be from TalkTalk itself. The message contains a hyperlink leading to a malicious website/domain which looks like TalkTalk, but definitely does not belong to the company. In fact, anyone clicking on to this fake email would be taken to a fake TalkTalk account, where they would be prompted to input personal details, including bank information.

If you have done this, the official advice is to contact your bank and report it to Action Fraud. If you’ve got the email but not clicked the link, you can also report it to Action Fraud.

This scam is not thought to be linked to the October 2015 TalkTalk data breach when customers’ details were taken.

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Markfield Community and Sports Centre Job Vacancy WE ARE looking for a part time Duty Officer to work 16 hours per week including weekend working.

The hours are varied and duties require reception work, lifting and cleaning. The rate of pay people aged 25 years plus is the National Living Wage of £7.20p per hour and for those under 25 the National Minimum Wage of £6.80p per hour. Training is provided.

There is also an opportunity to learn Bar Work and to undertake additional work at Centre Bar Functions. Application forms are available from the Centre’s reception office and the closing date for applications is Friday 29th April. If you wish to discuss the vacancy please contact the Centre Manager on 07885 243033 or email markfieldcommunitycentre@ hotmail.co.uk

Summer Fair Advance Notice AS MENTIONED in the previous edition of the Herald a Summer Fair is now scheduled to take place at the Centre on Saturday 11th June to coincide with the Queen’s official 90th Birthday.

If you would like to book a stall for the Fair please contact Dave Moss on 07791 034921. Don’t leave it too late as spaces are limited.

Annual Family Trip to the Seaside THIS YEAR, by popular demand, we are arranging TWO trips to the seaside during the school summer holidays.

We are off to Llandudno in North Wales on Wednesday the 17th August and our annual pilgrimage to Skegness will be on Wednesday 27th July. The Skeggy trip coach is already fully booked BUT don’t panic as we are now taking further bookings for an extra coach so, you can still book your place. The Llandudno trip is £15 per person and the Skeggy trip £13 each which, I must say, is really good value.

Living Well with Dementia On Wednesday 18th May 2pm to 4pm as part of the National Dementia and Mental Health Awareness week we are putting on a special event giving people,

carers, family and friends the chance to find out more about support and services available for people living with dementia.

This is a partnership event with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and AGE UK, Hinckley and Bosworth Action Alliance, The Alzheimer’s Society and others who will have special information stalls at the event. Professionals and volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and give personal advice. The event will also include other activities aimed at helping people to cope with dementia.

Entry is FREE and light refreshment will be provided. The potentially devastating effects of Dementia and its onset are a worry for us all and our loved ones. This event will give you a chance to learn more on how to cope and what support is available for you.

Just turn up on the day and you will be most welcome to join in.

Walking Football ON WEDNESDAY 30th March Mayflower Club members had the experience of a life time when Leicester City Football Club legend Matt Elliott came along and gave a taster session of walking football.

Our intrepid members, though a bit reluctant at first, soon got into the swing of it all. They started off with a session of ball passing then a dramatic team penalty shootout.

Once limbered up three teams “fiercely” contested a knock out walking football competition.

Matt Elliott gamely refereed the games with Richard Hill of ME Sports valiantly trying to curb the member’s enthusiasm and determination to win.

I have to say the session was really good fun and I struggled to contain my own tears of laughter especially when our very own Mary Smart was given a yellow card for quite

forcibly barging into Matt Elliott himself.

Some of our gentlemen players showed that they had not forgotten their old football playing skills with a number of “Stanley Matthews” style football skills whilst another member deftly used his walking stick to help with his goal keeping prowess. Apart from all the fun we had walking football is a slow paced version of the beautiful game aimed at getting people active again.

ME Sports Development is now be holding walking football sessions at the Centre on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am.

The sessions are aimed at adult men and women especially the over 50’s, those coming back from injury and those with a lack of mobility for whatever reason. So, if you want to have a go and join in a slower paced sport and have fun at the same time WALKING FOOTBALL is for you. Simply turn up on the day or contact ME Sports on 07584 568937 or email info@ mesports.co.uk

Jane Stidever’s 50th Birthday Party On Saturday 2nd April family and friends from near and far came together to celebrate Jane Stidever’s 50th Birthday.

Jane’s actual birthday was in January but, due to huge family commitments this special party had to be delayed. However, the delay was worthwhile and Jane had a wonderful evening catching up with everyone and having great fun with a barn dance and lovely spread of food.

Jane won two gold medals and three silver medals at the Seoul Paralympics in 1988 and in honour of this achievement Jane’s Way in Markfield is named after her.

Many happy returns Jane from all at the Centre

Mayflower Club Update FIRSTLY some brilliant news as I am pleased to tell you that our funding bid to the Leicestershire County Council’s SHIRES Community Solutions Grant was successful.

This will enable us to continue to develop the Mayflower Club and to provide even more interesting and informative sessions around health and well being. It will also enable us to retain and develop the Monday afternoon Mayflower Friendship Club.

Here are some of the sessions we have held over the last month: Some of you will remember Bruce Forsyth and his television game “Play Your Cards Right” well we had a session of this game on the 9th March and it was hilarious. You just cannot believe how hard it is to win and how the cards repeatedly played tricks on the players.

On the 16th March we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a talk on the life of the saint himself followed by a couple of games that involved a “crock of gold” and kissing the Blarney Stone. The celebrations concluded with a plate of homemade and warming plate of Irish stew.

Our now traditional Easter Celebration included an Easter egg hunt, an Easter Bonnet Parade as well as an Easter Arts and crafts session. The Easter Bonnet competition was judged by Kate Webb from AGE UK and each entrant received a prize for their efforts.

PHOTO Here are some events that are coming up at the Club in the next few months: 20th April - The Queen’s 90th Birthday Tea Party 27th April - A Visit to Taylor’s Bell Foundry in Loughborough 4th May - Talk on the work of LOROS

My enemies are gonna be so sorry if I ever get out of this bean bag chair.

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News

11th May - Talk on the Origin of Sayings 18th May - Living Well with Dementia 25th May - Visit to the National Gas Museum in Leicester 1st June - Talk on the work of Save the Children 8th June - Visit to the Dog Trust Centre in Wymeswold If you would like to join in, DON’T BE SHY, just turn up at the Centre on Wednesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm. You will meet some lovely people and have some fun as well as getting good information on things that affect your life and wellbeing. It only costs £1 per session and you get a “cuppa” and biscuits included and all new members will be most welcome

Mayflower Friendship Club Reminder THE CENTRE is now running the Monday afternoon Mayflower Friendship Club from 2pm to 4pm.

This is a lovely social club for the more elderly residents who can enjoy indoor games and have light refreshments over a “cuppa” with friends old and new. It only costs £1 per session so, please come along and enjoy the company.

Mini Bikers DO YOU remember how you learnt to ride a bicycle?

from 2pm to 3pm. It is wonderful to see these little tots learning to ride with proud parents watching on. To book your child on a course or for further information please contact 07585 044027.

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Dates For Your Diary 5th May: Police Crime Commissioner Elections 31st May to 3rd June: Shultz Soccer School 11th June: Centre’s Summer Fair 23rd June: European Referendum 27th July: National Blood Service

Money Saving Special Offer is ending THE CURRENT offer of free room hire for an event or party with a licensed bar will finish on the 1st April.

As from 1st April a modest charge of £10 per room will be made for room hire. HOWEVER, this fee is very competitive to other venues in the area and will continue to save you money.

For bookings and enquiries please contact Markfield Centre and Sports ,Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST on 01530 242240 or email markfieldcomunitycentre@ hotmail.co.uk or you can visit our website www.markfield communitycentre.com to view our facilities, latest news, photo gallery and information about the Centre.

Were you simply launched down the road by your frustrated parents or did you manage to master this balancing act all on your own?

Cycling is now one of the biggest growing sports in the Country and the Government is urging to use our cycles more and more. Here is your chance to get your child to learn to ride in a safe and confident manner. Mini Bikers courses are held at the Centre for 2 to 4 years old on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm and 4 to 6 year olds

I taped a Weather Channel logo on our living room window. It’s like having an extra TV.

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Groby Community College wins award for exceptional 2015 results

Are You A Knitter Or Do You Know One?

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GROBY COMMUNITY College has been nationally recognised for its exceptional 2015 performance by the Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT).

Educational Outcomes data analysis from SSAT has shown that the school is in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally for high average grades achieved by students.

Mr Robert Coles, Headteacher, is delighted for the students, their families and the staff after receiving notification of the award during the Easter break. ‘This is excellent news for the students’ stated Mr Coles, ‘many of whom are now studying in the Post 16 centre, as it recognises their hard work in their GCSEs last year. I am thrilled that the college has been recognised in this way.’

The school’s SSAT Educational Outcomes award will be presented at a regional celebration event held to draw attention to the work of high-achieving, improving and innovating schools and teachers.

Mr Coles would like to thank all the students, parents, carers and staff for their continued hard work on the campus.

For more information regarding Groby Community College please visit www.grobycoll.com

Can you help?

The Bradshaw family of Berry’s Lane, Ratby IN RESEARCHING my family’s history in Ratby, I would like to contact anyone with information about the Bradshaw family that lived at 39, Berry’s Lane around the late 50s, early 60’s.

Father was Arthur and there was a son, also called Arthur, a daughter Kath and a grandson called Dennis.

Mother’s name may have started with the letter “D”.

Any information would be very gratefully received.

Alvar Johnson (Tel. 0116 287 7870 or email: anjjmj1@outlook.com)

Extracts from the Unapproved Minutes of the Stanton under Bardon Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 7.00pm at the Village Hall, Stanton under Bardon.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RAISE MONEY FOR NEEDY LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is once again calling for all knitters to join in The Big Knit this year to raise much-needed funds to help keep local older people warm and healthy this coming winter.

Thanks to our fantastic band of knitters, last year we received an incredible 47,000 little hats and need your help to match this challenging total which will assist our winter warmth campaign 2016. Innocent drinks will donate 25p for each little hat which will adorn the smoothie bottles sold in supermarkets early in 2017.

Knitters can get the simple knitting patterns online at www.ageuk.org. uk/leics or by calling the Business Development Manager on 0116 2237344.

Hats can be dropped off at any of our shops or Resource Centres (or sent direct) in time to be at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7LA by the end of October.

A cheaper way to travel DO YOU commute, with plenty of spare room in your car?

Or are you without transport, but looking to get somewhere cheaply?

Either way, the idea of car sharing may attract you. Visit https://liftshare. com/uk to see how one company operates the scheme. Just remember to be careful with strangers, and to observe all the safety precautions in place for you.

• Notice Boards – these have been ordered. The Village signs, Heritage Signage is being considered by Mr Stuart Bridges.

Mr Stuart Bridges advised that planning permission will be required for the signs.

• Quarry - Mr John Geary advised the previously postponed quarry meeting had now gone ahead. The quarry Manager had given his report:- The primary crusher had been moved. A video was played of the July blast which had happened on the Thursday rather than the Friday, as previously reported. The large blast had dropped the quarry face in one hit. There has been no apology from the quarry. The quarry manager reported that a new contract had been placed for the footpaths, and work is now ongoing.

Monitoring of quarry blasting is placed at Lilac Cottage, the quarry gates and near the motorway. There is currently no monitoring in the village, with no plans to put any in.

Dust monitoring stations have recorded dust, but it is agricultural dust. Dust is monitored by sticky tape, it is currently being recorded at approximately half of that allowed, so it is within the regulations.

Blasting committee meet quarterly, with an annual report for complaints. Mr John Geary commented it was a shame that there was no monitoring in the village.

Galliford Try - Marion who owns the land that GallifordTry had moved onto for the work around junction 22, confirmed that GallifordTry had moved on to her land with her permission.

Marion did not have to apply for planning permission, but planning had subsequently been applied for by GallifordTry. Questions to the Chair - Mr Kevin Underdown gave an update of the land he has been trying to purchase adjacent to his property. Mr Underdown had submitted a TP1 form to Persimmon but has not heard anything back. He was informed that the land had been gifted to the Parish, but this has subsequently been retracted. Mr

Underdown had sent a drawing of the land he wished to purchase, and requested a meeting with the Land Director. Mrs Mary Briggs has also suggested a meeting with Persimmon to ask what their intentions are in respect of the bits of land that they own around the village. Mrs Mary Briggs was going to again request a meeting and suggest that it be held at the village hall, with a walk around the grounds.

Auditing - External Audit arrangements were discussed for the forthcoming year. Proposed that Stanton Under Bardon Parish Council follow the advice given by the LRALC. Grant Thornton still have the contract until year ending 31.03.17. LRALC are seeking clarification.

Internal Audit, clerk to approach Kevin Shaw to arrange internal audit.

Bottom and top allotments inspection:- Left for now.

Hedge cutting had been done on the top allotment. Mr Wright had quoted, copy filed.

The Parish Council thought it was too cold and wet to presently treat the weeds, but treatment will be done when the weather improves. Mr Stuart Bridges will check the water.

Village Hall - The village hall committee requested permission to explore what the costs of installing acoustic panels in the hall. It was agreed that the village hall committee investigate and report back to the Parish Council. Electricity needs to be installed into the porch to get the defibrillator fitted. JS Lectrics quote copy filed.

The date will be given for the training of the use of the defibrillator.

My wife and I have been keeping an eye on our spending. From what we can see, we’re very, very good at it.

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Gardening Spot

DO YOU have blank fences or walls you want to cover or brighten up?

Let’s look at how clematises can do this for you.

Clematis have always been a favourite. A couple of the best evergreen clematis are Clematis Armandii Apple Blossom and Clematis cartmanii Avalanche.

Both have shiny, leathery leaves all year round and flower in late Spring. An easy to grow early clematis is Clematis macropetala Lagoon series flowering in April and May. Other early flowering clematis are Clematis montana varieties which will cover a large area such as a garage wall or an dead tree stump.

Moving towards summer there are a myriad of choices, here are some of my favourites. Comtesse de Bouchard with lovely pink flowers, Elsa Spath and Clematis tangutica Bill Mackensie. The latter being quite vigorous so will cover a large fence panel. After flowering it has fluffy seedheads which stay on throughout the winter.

There are clematis that will flower nearly every month of the year.

Take a look at a specialist clematis website such as Taylors clematis (www.taylorsclematis.co.uk) and see the choice.

Plants of the Month that are looking their best at the moment are Magnolia varieties, Dicentra varieties, and Erysimum varieties such as Bowles Mauve and Apricot Twist.

Joanne Kennedy established Garden Blueprints in 2006 having qualified via Pershore College. Since then she has helped hundreds of clients with their design, redesign and planting requirements.

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with Joanne Kennedy

Clematis cartmanii Avalanche

Clematis macropetala

Elsa Spath

Clematis Comtesse de Bouchaud

Niobe

Bill Mackenzie

Jobs to do this month • •

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Continue to sow annual seeds in the greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill.

Sow new lawns, turf or repair bare patches. Give the lawns a high nitrogen spring feed. Apply lawn weedkillers if needed.

Prune fig trees, divide bamboos and waterlilies in ponds.

Tie in rose climbers as close to horizontal as possible.

Plants any new shrubs, perennials or grasses as the soil should have warmed up.

Mulch existing rose and shrubs with manure or compost to improve soil structure.

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Put supports in place for taller perennials so they can grow through them.

Dead head spring flowering bedding such as pansies.

Delay pruning early flowering shrubs such, as forsythia and ribes, until after they have finished flowering then prune otherwise you’ll lose their flowers.

Dead head daffodils but do not cut down yet.

Think about any landscaping that you would like to do but don’t leave it too long as designers and landscapers are booked up for several months in advance.

Microchipping sessions

Reminder that dogs must be microchipped DOG owners are being reminded that since 6 April, their pets must be microchipped or they run the risk of a £500 fine.

So to help them comply with the change in the law, the Borough Council’s Dog Warden Service will be at the Burbage Common Open Day on Sunday 8 May, enabling owners to get their dogs microchipped for just £10.

The Dog Warden will be at the open day between 10.30am and 1.30pm and no appointment is necessary.

In addition, the Dog Warden will also be holding a microchipping session on Thursday 30 June between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, LE10 0FR. No appointment is necessary but owners are asked to use the Rugby Road entrance to the Hub. A microchip is a small electronic device, which is the size of a grain of rice. The Dog Warden will implant it under the skin using a special gun. No anaesthetic is required and the procedure should cause no more discomfort than a standard vaccination.

Each microchip has a unique identification number, which is registered to the dog and the owner’s details are placed on a national database. This number can then be read when a scanner is passed over the chip, enabling the Dog Warden to search the national database to find the owner’s details.

The owner can then be contacted and reunited with their dog. It is important, though, to ensure that owner’s details are kept up-to-date at all times.

According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, each year more than 100,000 dogs are abandoned or lost. Over half of these stray dogs could not be identified and could therefore not be returned to their owner.

If anyone would like to discuss the microchipping service or the Dog Warden Service in general they can do so by contacting 01455 255946.

Nobody really owns tupperware. We are all just really borrowing it from one another.

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News from MARKFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY EASTER

SO IT looks as though Spring has sprung and we have some beautiful Spring flowers in our pretty, peaceful, reading garden.

Fortunately the weather was lovely on the day we held our Easter activity day during the Easter holidays so almost 100 chocolate eggs were hidden in the garden - and all but 3 were found by a bunch of very excited children. I guess the squirrels found the other 3 !

We had a lovely time during the day when two fabulous Spring canvases were created by Carol, our artist, and painted by everyone who came along. Two people were so taken with painting that they have now decided to join Carol’s art class on Tuesday evenings. We also had Georgina, who illustrated some of the Enid Blyton books, drawing caricatures of the children and helping them create pictures on balloons to take home.

Our indoor Treasure Hunt was a great success too but the children particularly enjoyed making chicks out of chocolate and ‘sock bunnies’ from old socks and rice…strange combination, but it works!

LETTINGS

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WE HAD our first person hiring the library on a Saturday afternoon in March.

FOR MORE information about what the library has to offer and for details of up and coming events and news please visit our website markfieldcommunitylibrary.co.uk.

It was for a baby shower when almost 30 ladies came along to join the mum-to-be. The library was closed to the public and they said how much they enjoyed using the library’s modern facilities including our kitchen as well as our comfy chairs and tables. They said they also enjoyed the fact the library was private and that they were able to hire the whole building without being disturbed.

If you would like to hire the library when it is closed - for a party, a business meeting or if you would like to start a class or even hold a one off event please get in touch.

CELEBRATIONS As you know the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday on April 21st and by coincidence on the same day it is the bicentenary of Charlotte Bronte’s birth in 1816.

Two days later is it not only St. George’s Day but also possibly the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. To quote The Bard: ‘Spring time, the only pretty ring time’ - As You Like It, Act 5 Scene 3. How apt.

So why not brush up your Shakespeare, or read Bronte’s classic, Jane Eyre. We also have books about The Queen and Royalty as well as St. George - just call into the library and borrow or order any of the books… don’t forget your library card.

WRITERS ALTHOUGH our Writers’ Group only has five more sessions left before they break for the Summer, it is still not too late to join them.

The group meets every other Monday evening at 7.00pm and the next meeting is April 11th. The group will give you guidance and inspiration to see what you can do over the Summer as well as an opportunity to meet like minded people. One of the group has already submitted a small article to a magazine - so fingers crossed for her.

Don’t forget you can also email markfieldcommunitylibraryevents@mail. com if you would like more information about any of the library’s events.

DAYS WE WILL BE CLOSED

We will be closed for the two May Bank Holidays on May 2nd and May 30th but our normal opening times are as follows Our opening hours are: Monday: 9.00am to 10.00am • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • 6.00pm to 7.00pm Tuesday: 9.00am to 10.00am • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • 6.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am to 10.00am Thursday: 9.00am to 10.00am • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • 6.00pm to 7.00pm Friday: 9.00am to 10.00am • 1.00pm to 3.00pm Saturday: 10.00am to 12 noon Sunday: Closed For more information about the events in the library please email markfieldcommunitylibraryevents@mail.com or pop into the library and have a chat with one of our volunteers.

RECENT BOOK ARRIVALS • TRUTH OR DIE by James Patterson & Howard Roughan • LOST FLEET BEYOND THE FRONTIER by Jack Campbell • EYE OF THE MINDS by James Dashner • STORM RIDER by John Francome • DEVIL’S BRIDGE by Linda Fairstein • VOYAGER - THE THIRD IN THE OUTLANDER SERIES

by Diana Gabaldon

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Grant Funding Available The LEADER grant scheme is aimed at charities and community and voluntary organisations in North Warwickshire and Hinckley and Bosworth).

100% grants are available between £2,500 - £25,000 for projects which can clearly demonstrate that either improvements to community buildings or the purchase of additional equipment will increase the sustainability of the community building through setting up, improving, or expanding rural services for the community.

The call for projects opens on 25th April 2016 and an Outline Application must be received to the LEADER inboxleaderproject@northwarks.gov.uk before the deadline of 10th June 2016.

Prior to the call opening in April, potential applicants are encouraged to discuss their project ideas with the LEADER team to discuss eligibility. A sample of the Outline Application is available on the websitehttps://www. northwarks.gov.uk/erh/downloads to view for information purposes only.

Costs could include: • Construction or improvements to buildings • The purchase of new equipment and machinery (not consumables) • Costs for architect, engineer, consultation fees, but these can not St Michael’s Church exceed more than 15% of the total project costs Costs which are not eligible include: • Computers, software or printers • Salaries • Access to broadband with Raffle, Tombola, • Planning permission costs Stall, Refreshments • Plant Finance charges, or insurance Please note, projects14th which are approved at the outline stage will be Saturday May invited to complete a Full Application. The earliest a project will be able Congregational Church Hall 2016. You must not commence any to start project work is mid September from 10.00 am - before 12.00you noon project related activity have signed a funding agreement.

May Fayre

All welcome Emma McKay

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saving for the future. It is suitable Painter Decorator and Property Maintenance Steph Beeston-Clarke for anyone and everyone whatever Lead CAP Money Coach their financial situation – good or NO JOB SMALL badTOO – and is completely confidential. stephbc@hotmail.co.uk

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Refreshments available. All are welcome.

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News from Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area

Holy Week Prayer Breakfasts During Holy Week, around 10 of us met at 8.30am each morning at Cross Hills for a time of reflection and prayer.

Led by Rev David Butcher, we took an interesting look at the Easter story through St John’s Gospel, followed by a lovely shared breakfast of toast, croissants, tea and coffee. Those church members who were unable to join us from Monday to Thursday because they unfortunately had to be at work, gladly joined us on Good Friday, and brought their children, and we all enjoyed breakfast afterwards with the addition of a generous supply of Hot Cross Buns!

Christian Aid Service THIS YEAR our special Christian Aid service will be on Sunday 15th May, which is also Pentecost Sunday.

Please join us at 10.30am if you can as there will be a Powerpoint presentation as part of this service.

Did you know we’re on Facebook?

IF YOU are a Facebook user, please visit our Facebook page – you’ll find a lovely photo of our Easter cross, which you may also have seen outside the church.

This was decorated with brightly coloured fresh flowers during our Easter Sunday service as a symbol of the joy of Jesus’ resurrection.

Our Sunday Club needs you!

DO YOU get bored on a Sunday morning and would like to do something different?

Why not help us to build our Sunday Club for our communities in Bagworth, Thornton and nearby areas?

It’s surprising how many young Christians there are in the UK doing many interesting things through their faith, yet we don’t tend to hear about it in the media.

When you are next on your ipad, smartphone or other technical gadget that you may have, check us out on Facebook then come along on a Sunday at 10.30am. Parents are also welcome to come along but it’s not compulsory.

Our Church Service Information is towards the back of this magazine.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available after our services when we enjoy friendship and social time together.

Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 01455 457802/07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 01455 457802/07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557

Glynis Straw On behalf of the Cross Hills Church family

You mean these doors open automatically for everyone, not just me?

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0116 275 0101 (home) 07880 973 742 (mobile) Sir Thomas White Loan Charity THE SIR THOMAS White Loan Charity has been in existence since 1542 and was founded by one of Leicester’s St Michael’s Church most generous (but least well known) benefactors, Sir Thomas White.

May Fayre THE PHOTO above shows Terry and Iris Ball of

Although he never actually set foot in Leicester, Sir Thomas is honoured by being included as one of the four statues around the Clock Tower in the Leicester city centre. with Upland Drive, Markfield, getting married onRaffle, 2nd Tombola, STWLC is an Equal Opportunity organisation providing loans for Plant Stall, Refreshmentsnew business ideas and young businesses needing investment. Eligible April 1956. candidates may borrow up to £15,000 for business and up to £6,000 for Saturday 14th They celebrated their Diamond Wedding Annniversary at May education, to establish themselves in their chosen career. Loans are interest Church Hall free for nine years, repayable by equal instalments after three years.

The Charnwood Arms in Bardon, 60 years Congregational to the day after from 10.00 am - 12.00 noonFor more information, visit www.stwcharity.co.uk getting wed.

All welcome Twitter: @STWLCharity Facebook: www.facebook.com/STWLCharity They had a great time with family and friends.

Are you in control of your money... or do your finances control you?

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Saturday 14th May Congregational Church Hall from 10.00 am - 12.00 noon All welcome

Can you save up to pay for the things you need... or do you pay for them all ‘later’ - with interest?

Contact details: Steph Beeston-Clarke Lead CAP Money Coach stephbc@hotmail.co.uk 01530 243606 07572 852684 https://capuk.org/i-wanthelp/cap-money-course/ course

Come on the CAP money course for help with building a budget and saving for the future. It is suitable for anyone and everyone whatever their financial situation – good or bad – and is completely confidential.

There will be a new course starting in the Spring - watch this space!

Contact Steph to find out more or to book your place.

Come on your own, with a friend or in a group.

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Life Changing Product Hits High-Street Thanks To Prize Fund

Inventor Developed Product To Help Disabled People With Help From Law Firm AN INVENTOR who created a product which helps disabled people open packaging more easily has seen his design come to life after winning funding from national law firm Irwin Mitchell.

Simon Lyon’s ‘Nimble’ – a tool to help those with limited mobility in their hands open packaging – won the £10,000 funding from the law firm’s Design For Life competition.

‘Nimble’ is aimed at people with hand disabilities for people who can’t grip strongly between their finger and thumb such as arthritis or neurological conditions.

The small but effective product allows people to open problematic packaging with just a simple swipe of the hand.

Picked for its scalability and potential to help so many different groups of disabled people, the 26-year-old’s design has come to life over the past 12 months.

The Loughborough-based entrepreneur’s journey began when he entered the competition to find an innovative solution to help those with a disability live more independently.

Since winning he has been able to use the funding to develop the product to the point where it went on sale at major high street retailer, BHS, for the first time in December 2015.

He said: “So much has happened since I won the competition. The prize money meant I could design more prototypes, allowing me to experiment with more flexible

materials and different blades.

“I did a month long usage and attitude survey of 160 volunteers to see how people got on with the product in their homes, as part of their everyday routines. The feedback was really positive.

“I’ve been able to go to a number of high profile trade shows, including one in Germany, where I have exhibited Nimble to customers, retailers and distributors which gained me interest from over 40 companies in countries as far away as New Zealand and Switzerland.”

Simon’s biggest break since winning the competition happened when a friend of a friend set up a meeting with Simon and the CEO of British Home Stores in November, last year.

He said: “It was totally by chance that I was introduced to him. He liked the product and gave us the go ahead to manufacture 1,000 devices to sell in store during the run up to Christmas.

“We had five weeks to get them made and I had to spend a week packaging them all up in my flat.

The product sold pretty well and there was a lot of interest from customers and I have an open invitation from them to get back in touch with any other ideas or designs I have.”

Following on from its success in BHS the young designer is now in talks with RNIB who have expressed a strong interest in selling the product from their website.

Simon said: “The funding from

News from Bagworth Community Centre ALL OF THE regular weekly events are again under way after the short break over Easter.

In addition there is a new group beginning on April 19th. This is a dog training class. The puppy class is from 7-8 pm and the adult dogs from 8-9 pm. It is a fun and informative course. For more details or to book a place please contact Amelia on 07714 268107 or amelia@insynck9.co.uk In addition to the weekly events we have some other exciting events occurring. On 23rd April from 2 pm it is ‘Chocks Away for St George’s Day’.

See more information about this elsewhere in this edition. On 30th April there is an 80s Disco from 7pm. If you are a child of the 80s (and even if you are not) come and enjoy the evening. Dress up in 80s clothes if you really want to get into the feel of the evening.

On the 15th May there is a celebration of the Queen’s birthday. This party begins at 1 pm. Look out for more details of these and other events in Bagworth Community Centre.

The Trust are always looking for more volunteers, either to help with the Trust, or to help run the Centre and/or events. Please let us know if you are interested.

Irwin Mitchell has helped me hugely and I’ve managed to get a lot done with it. It’s paid for the production of the 1,000 Nimble’s we put on sale at BHS, it enabled me to have stalls at two trade shows, and helped me develop packaging.

“It came along at the right time and effectively allowed me to develop the product to a point where it could be manufactured and sold and is helping me find clients and distributors.”

Simon, who is now designing an easy-to-use docking station for Nimble, said the Design For Life project had been hugely rewarding.

He added: “It’s been a busy year but seeing how the product is helping people and hearing the feedback that it is changing people’s lives for the better makes all the hard work worth it.

“One occupational therapist told me a patient of theirs was able to use it to open a bag of crisps, which they hadn’t been able to do for six months. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but if you consider how often you open packaging to eat food and imagine how it would feel if you had to ask for help each time you did that, you realise how life changing it is.

“At first I was just designing it for arthritis but from talking to people who have used the product I’ve come to realise a range of disabilities which cause problems to hands and which people would benefit from Nimble.”

Personal Injury Managing Partner at Irwin Mitchell, Stuart Henderson, said: “It’s fantastic to see how much Simon has achieved since winning the Design For Life competition.

“We work very closely with people with a range of disabilities which affect the strength and mobility in their hands and it is great to see that this product is helping them gain more independence.

“We can’t wait to see what he does next with Nimble and wish him all the best as he continues to develop the product.”

Simon is one of ten finalists shortlisted to win £50,000 funding from charity, Nesta.

To win the ‘Inclusive Technology Prize’, applicants were asked to create or develop a product to make a difference to the lives of disabled people.

The winner is due to be announced on March 17th.

You can keep up-to-date with the progress of the Nimble on Simon’s blog.

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Without Walls Christian Fellowship, 135 Main St Stanton Under Bardon Sunday 17th April Service 10am Tuesday 19th April Singing Cafe Shepshed Library 10-11am.

Fellowship dinner 7.30pm Friday 22nd April Singing café Loughborough library 10.15-11.15am Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm Sunday 24th April Cafe 4U 4pm Tuesday 26th April Singing Cafe Shepshed library 10-11am.

Bible study 6pm Friday 29th April Singing cafe Loughborough library 10.15-11.15am Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm Sunday 1st May Service 10am Tuesday 3rd May Singing Cafe Shepshed library 10-11am Friday 6th May Singing Cafe Loughborough library 10.15-11.15am Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm Sunday 8th May NO SERVICE Joint meeting at All Nations Leicester Tuesday 10th May Singing Cafe 10-11am Prayer meeting 6pm Friday 13th May Singing Café Loughborough Library 10.15-11.15am Coalville 1.30-2.30pm Sunday 15th May Service 10am

Markfield Congregational Church 01530 242142

Local Church Services Sunday 1st May 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 8th May 10.30am Morning Service with the Lord’s Supper Sunday 15th May 10.30am Christian Aid Service There is a Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service, other than for family or special services when they join with the main church. For further details, our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section of this magazine..

Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield

Thursday 5th May 7.30 pm Ascension Day Communion at St Peter’s, Copt Oak Sunday 8th May 10.15 am Sunday Club Anniversary at Markfield Congregational Church 6.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday 24th April 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service

Friday 20th May 8.00 pm “Still Friday”

Thursday 28th April 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 1st May 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service Sunday 8th May 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Afternoon Café Style Service Thursday 12th May 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 15th May - Pentecost 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 22nd May 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service

Sunday 24 April 10.15am Morning Worship

Sunday 29th May 10.30am Morning Communion Service 6.00pm No Evening Service

Sunday 1 May 10.15am Morning Worship followed by Communion

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield

Sunday 8 May 10.15am Sunday Club Day Joint Service with the Anglicans in our Church

10:15-11.30am Sunday Club for Children in the Congregational Hall on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays, term time All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month.

Sunday 10th April 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday 24th April 10.30am Morning Service

Sunday 1st May 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday 15th May 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Service at Markfield Congregational Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer for Pentecost

Thursday 26th May 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café

Sunday 17th April 10.30am Morning Service

Sunday 24th April 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service

Sunday 17th April 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Communion Service

Sunday 17 April 10.30am Churches Together in Markfield United Service in our Church

Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton

Markfield Service at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Friday 15th April 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 17th April 10.30 am Churches Together in

Sunday 22nd May 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 29th May 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service

St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 10th April 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 17th April 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 24th April 10.30 am “Something Different” Service Sunday 1st May 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 8th May 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 15th May 10.30 am Holy Communion for Pentecost Sunday 22nd May 10.30 am “Something Different” Service Sunday 29th May 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Thornton

St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 10th April 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 17th April 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday 24th April 10.30 am All Age Service Wednesday 27th April 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 1st May 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 8th May 9.00 am Holy Communion

Sunday 15th May 10.30 am Holy Communion for Pentecost Sunday 22nd May 10.30 am All Age Service Wednesday 25th April 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 29th May 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion

Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 1st May 10.30 am Morning Service

St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday 10th April 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 17th April 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service) Sunday 24th April 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 1st May 6.00 pm Holy Communion Thursday 5th May 7.30 pm Ascension Day Communion Sunday 8th May 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 15th May 9.15 am Holy Communion for Pentecost (said service) Sunday 22nd May 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 29th May 6.00 pm Joint Evening Service at St Michael’s, Markfield

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Catholic Church of St Wilfrid of York 53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB

Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am See Newsletter on the website for details of weekday Mass times, Benediction & Confessions.

Parish Priest: Fr Tom Breslin – 01530 832098, www.stwilfspriest@gmail.com Parish Website: www.stwilfscoalville. blogspot.co.uk St Clare’s R C Primary School, Coalville: 01530 837747, www.st-clares.leics. sch.uk De Lisle RC College, Loughborough: 01509 268739, www.delisle./leics.sch. uk Markfield Masses in the Congregational Church Hall, Main St, beside the Chinese Takeaway: Wednesday 20 April 2016 at 7 pm Wednesday 15 June 2016 at 7 pm Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 7 pm Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 7 pm

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Build A Better Leicestershire Competition From Jewson JEWSON has opened nominations for its UK-wide 2016 Building Better Communities competition and is asking local people in Leicestershire to put forward community buildings that are in need of some TLC. From a much needed coat of paint for a village hall, to a brand new home for a local sports club, community spaces most in need could win a share of a new, mammoth £250,000 prize pot.

This year, applicants can choose to put forward their project for either a top £150,000 prize or a smaller share of a regional prize £100,000 fund where they can ask for anything from £500 to £10,000 to spend on building materials.

Entrants have until 29th April 2016 to nominate their project. Nominations can be made via www.buildingbettercommunities.co.uk or the Jewson Facebook page at http://facebook.com/jewsonuk A new addition for 2016 is the top £150,000 prize, which will see one project receive a transformation using the Saint-Gobain ‘My Comfort’ building principles.

Recognising that we spend around 90% of our time inside, the My Comfort approach focuses on creating buildings that are comfortable and healthy, good for the people who use them and good for the environment. My Comfort creates buildings that are warm, quiet, well-lit and have good air quality, but don’t cost the earth to run.

David Fenton, Marketing Director at Jewson, said: “We want to make a difference to the communities we work in and help transform projects that are close to their hearts. That’s why we’ve upped the prize fund to a quarter of a million pounds this year, so that we can turn the buildings we love into warm, inviting and efficient spaces for the whole community to enjoy. If you know of a project which can help to make an impact where you live, get on Facebook and spread the word!’

In 2015, Jewson received over 2,000 entries into the competition and as a result, it helped to change the future of 14 community projects across Great Britain.

Just one of these projects is the RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station in Penzance, which was awarded the £50,000 top prize.

Elaine Trethowan, Volunteer Press Officer at RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station, said: “I’d highly recommend getting involved in the competition – having the support from Jewson was really important to making the dream of a new lifeboat station a reality.”

A number of suppliers have committed to supporting Building Better Communities 2016, including British Gypsum, Marshalls, VELUX, Polypipe and Tarmac.

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To go into the draw, all you have to do is find - and mark a line through - the names of 12 well known board games. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). Send your entry to: MIAMI MODES, The Herald, PO Box 8, Markfield, LE67 9ZT to arrive by Friday 6th May 2016. Remember to T A O I R W N A X W V R E P N N O Leics. include your name and address. The first all-correct entry drawn out T H K R S O U I A P E R R B D E O of the Editor’s Silver Hat will win the Meal for Two at The Field Head H D E V T D Y Q X N X E N Y C W Z Hotel. Good luck!

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Do you have any old cutlery?

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AN EX-SOLDIER based in the south of the county has embarked upon an interesting and creative new career.

Mark Thompson creates animal and other sculptures from unwanted items of cutlery. The works are intended for display ouWtdoors, and being made of stainless steel, they will last well, even in bad weather.

Pictured here is an elephant - work in progress.

For more details, visit Facebook.com and search for Phoenix Artistic Fabrications.

(If you have any cutlery you’d like to pass on to Mark, contact The Herald on 01530 244069 or email: info@markfieldherald.co.uk and we’ll arrange for it to be transferred to him.)

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Chocks Away for St. George!

Bagworth Community Centre Family Fun Day

Saturday 23rd April From: 12 noon until 4pm (followed from 4.45pm by Disco and youth club activities)

Doors open 11.45am Craft Fayre – Carousel & Bouncy Castle - Amusements and Stalls Thornton School Choir – South Charnwood Rock Band Grace Dieu Dance School – Junior sports clubs’ displays Pony Rides – Bakanalia Morris Men - Coconut Shy Ice-creams - Candy Floss – Face-painting - Hook-a-Duck Teddy Tombola - Giant Raffle

Adults/over 15’s: £1.50 Children (under 15): Free Proceeds will be shared between Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary & Bagworth Community Centre

Spring is Sprung

HOPEFULLy the people of Bagworth and those simply passing through the village have enjoyed the spring flowers in the verges and in the planters.

The vast majority of these are there due to the work of the Bagworth Forward Group (BFG). Due to the weather this year, some of the daffodils have been in flower for a long time.

It is quickly getting towards the time when the planters receive their summer flowers. Again this is paid for by BFG. Some of the planters do say that the flowers are supplied by Thornton Nursery. Whilst this is true, they are paid for by money raised by the BFG. Consequently, we really appreciate any support given to us to help us pay this bill. All of the profit that we make on events is ploughed back into Bagworth in order to enhance the village.

We have a Spring Bingo organised on Monday April 25th at 7.30 pm at Bagworth Community Centre. This is prize bingo and there are always exciting things to win, both in the bingo and in the raffle. Do come and join in.

On the 14th May we have arranged a session of live music in the Centre.

This involves a trio of professionals retelling the ‘Stephane Grappelli Story’.

You are sure to enjoy some well known tunes during this evening and will no doubt be humming them afterwards.

Admission is £6 per adult and£4 for children under 16 years. If you went to Leicester or Nottingham to enjoy such a performance it would cost a great deal more before you even consider transport costs. Support your local Community Centre, help to enhance the village and have a great time into the bargain. Don’t miss out on this event. For more details or to book tickets contact Rosemary on 01530 230347 or email Austin@bagworth.freeserve.co.uk PS Don’t forget the Bagworth Show is on Saturday 27th August.

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