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MID-AUGUST 2019
Friends of Chernobyl’s Children
Could you change a child’s life in 2020? WE’RE LOOKING for volunteer host families who can offer a stable, loving temporary home for children whose lives are still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (West Leicestershire) is a registered charity that supports Belarusian children from disadvantaged social backgrounds who are still affected by the Chernobyl disaster. Every year we bring children from the most badly affected parts of Belarus to the UK for a month of recuperative care. During the visit, the children stay with a host family and undertake a programme of organised activities that gives them plenty of fresh air, friendship, essential health checks and above all the fun they so desperately need. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, committed families who can provide a stable, loving home for a vulnerable child that will be placed in their care for four weeks. Host families will need to have their own transport and ideally live within 30 minutes of the charity’s day centre, which is currently in Markfield. John Buckby, Group Co-ordinator for Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (West Leics) said: “Hosting a child is an incredibly rewarding experience and these visits do really change the lives of the children and the host families and volunteers that support them. “The next visit is planned for the summer of 2020 but there is lots of organising before then, so it’s vital that we have host families in place by September 2019 to ensure we can commit to bringing these children, so desperately in need of our help, over to the UK.” If you think you can help, either as a host family or as a volunteer supporting the visits you can find more information on our website www.focc-westleics.org.uk or get in touch with our Group Co-ordinator, John Buckby, on 01455 285799 / 07738 324947 or by email at john.evolution@btinternet.com.
Circular Parish Walk - Saturday, 7th September IF YOU ENJOY walking, why not join us on Saturday, 7th September on a Parish walk of about 8 miles and lots of stiles through beautiful countryside visiting some of our local churches: St Michaels in Markfield, St Marys’ in Stanton, the Quiet Garden at the site of Holy Rood, Bagworth, Cross Hills Baptist Church and St Peter’s in Thornton. The walk starts at the Lychgate at St Peter’s Church in Thornton (LE67 1AA) and heads to Markfield following the Leicestershire Round through Brown’s Wood. From here our path takes us to Stanton, and then onto Bagworth, and finally back to Thornton through the new woodlands. We will leave Thornton at 11 am. You will need to bring drinks and a packed lunch. Footwear suitable for walking is necessary. If you would like more information or you would like to take part, please contact William & Shirley on 01530 230422.
New Markfield Action Group requests your help to oppose increase in lorry traffic LOCAL RESIDENTS met on Tuesday 6th of August and formed Markfield Action Group to campaign against the proposal to extend the operating hours of the Crown Crest distribution depot at Desford. This will mean lorry movements on the route from Desford to the M1 via Desford Lane, Botcheston Road, Markfield Lane, Ratby Lane and Launde Road from 5.30 in the morning until 10.30 at night. We would appreciate any help with our campaign from residents in Markfield which looking forward may be with protesting and monitoring lorry movements. Anyone who is interested in helping is encouraged to contact Peter Beck on Peter@qmsupplies.co.uk. We are looking for as many people as possible to object directly to members of the Planning Committee at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council by letter, email or text. Information on how to do this can be supplied to anyone interested or you can visit the following link: https:// moderngov.hinckley-Bosworth.gov.uk/mgCommitteeMailingList.aspx?ID=127
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