New Anstey housing Gifts are on the way could mean longer to Romanian children queues on the A50
Once again Groby United Reformed Church is reaching out to people less fortunate. Around 110 children in Romania will experience joy this Christmas when they receive a shoebox donated by our church. They will know someone here in Groby loves them enough to spend the time, money and effort creating a special present just for them On Sunday 7th November Young Church watched a video about the difference a shoebox can make to a child in need, before spending the rest of the session filling an amazing
Norman Griffiths reports on Davidsons proposals
The location and extent of the potential development. Visit www.pegasuspg.co.uk/ anstey for more information.
A proposal to build new homes in Anstey could be bad news for Groby residents, adding to traffic problems at the A46/A50 roundabout. No planning application has yet been made, but in October Davidsons, the developer, held an exhibition in Anstey indicating that 200 houses could be built. The new development would be sited on fields opposite Anstey cemetery, just one kilometre as the crow flies from the A50 intersection. There would only be one exit from the development on to Groby Road, Anstey, and motorists would then have two options. They could turn left towards Anstey and access Bradgate Road at an already difficult junction, or they could turn right towards Groby and join the busy A50 from the slip road near the TURN TO PAGE 2
96 boxes with gifts of all shapes and sizes and writing their name on a card to go inside the box A further 14 ready-made boxes were donated by young people in Urban Saints. Our shoeboxes have now been collected, but if any-one still wishes to donate a shoebox, Samaritan’s Purse has just launched Shoebox World, the UK’s first ever online shoebox initiative, where you can create your own virtual shoebox. Why not take a look at: http://www.samaritans-purse. org.uk/article/606/shoebox-worldlaunched-by-samaritans-purse
Joy Russell
Recycling Just Got Easier! There are significant changes being introduced to the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Refuse & Recycling service from January 17th 2011 In response to your feedback we’re delighted to announce the following Improvements to recycling collection services from Monday 17 January 2011: • Cartons and batteries can be recycled; • Recycling containers will be reduced and improved; • Offering you a choice of recycling containers that meets your needs; and • Collect all recycling on one day in the same vehicle Please pay special attention to the new Refuse & Recycling Calendar 2011 that will be delivered through your letterbox very shortly. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cllr Martin Cartwright – DSO Chairman HBBC If you require any further information telephone 0116 2874500 or Mobile 07850 707050.
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