Glenfield Gazette December 2022

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December 2022

MONTHLY NEWS, INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT FOR GLENFIELD Tel: 0116 287 3122 • Email: info@glenfieldgazette.com • Web: www.glenfieldgazette.com

Activities at The Millennium Green

THE WEATHER was better than Halloween for the daffodil planting on November 5th.

It was overcast and slightly damp but didn’t deter those who came.

The extra bulbs will help to brighten another area of the Green in the Spring. Thanks to all the volunteers who came, to Gavin for arranging the supply of bulbs and David who organised the morning.

Carols On The Green WE ARE PLEASED to invite you to the Millennium Green on December 17th for our annual of ‘Carols on the Green’.

This is an informal celebration of the festive season and to get you in the mood for ‘what is to come’. We are welcoming again members of Ratby Youth Band who will provide the accompaniment. The start time is 4.00pm and the finish time depends on how cold it is. (In really cold weather everyone seems to sing faster so they can return to their warm homes.) Wrap up warmly, bring a torch to read the carol sheets and you will be rewarded afterwards with a warm fruit punch and seasonal nibbles.

Any donations of mince pies, etc would be welcome.

There will be a collection during the evening to be shared between Ratby Band and the Millennium Green.

Trustees and supporters of the Millennium Green wish you all a Happy and Christmas and Best Wishes for 2023.

Christine Tordoff

Rural Community Council Award for Nick Chapman THE RCC AWARDS recognise and celebrate individuals, groups of people, or organisations that make a positive contribution to a community in Leicestershire or Rutland (excluding Leicester City).

This includes volunteers, small informal community groups, charities, parish and town councils or village halls. Even rural businesses can be nominated if they are doing something positive to benefit the local community.

Originally set up in 1924, the Rural Community Council’s (RCC) early work was focused on nurturing rural industry and education, and the development of a thriving network of village halls. In the century that has followed, policy, funding and social change have required it to adopt a very flexible approach, constantly growing itsr knowledge and adapting its work to meet the evolving needs and priorities of rural communities. Fast forward to the present day and they are using the experience its history has embedded at the core of its organisation to take simple but effective action to CARE for people and organisations facing issues such as loneliness, isolation, poor mental wellbeing, suicide, unemployment, deprivation and the decline of valuable rural facilities and services.

Cllr N Chapman - Rural Champion Award RCC 2022 with Lady Jennifer Gretton, President of RCC

At the annual award ceremony held on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at the Memphys Centre, Basset Street, Wigston, Leicester, Cllr Nick Chapman (Glenfield Parish Councillor, Blaby District Councillor and County Councillor) was declared WINNER of the Rural Champion Award for his work to set-up the Glenfield Community Food Hub in March 2022 and his continued service and dedication to the Food Hub operation which is still providing a valuable service to the community today.

Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir at Christmas AFTER THE SUCCESS of our concert at St Anne’s in the Spring, the Ladies of Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir have been hard at work practising for their forthcoming Christmas concert on Saturday 10th December.

The ladies will be singing various songs with a Christmas flavour, some well known and some familiar but different. The audience will also have their chance to raise their voices with some traditional Christmas Carols.

There will be refreshments in the interval as well as a raffle and cake sale. Why not join the choir and their guests to start your Christmas Celebrations. The concert begins at 7pm on Saturday 10th December in the Glenfield Methodist Church, Station Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BT. It should be an enjoyable evening.

Tickets (£8.50) can be bought in advance from Hilary on 07970 075039, or purchased at the door.

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Waste Recycling Centre planned for golf course THE DETAILS of the City’s draft Local Plan have just been published. As if City’s previous plans for the former Western Golf Course weren‘t enough i.e.

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They‘ve now added a Waste Recycling Centre!

City seem determined to trash what has become a beautiful nature walking area and turn it into something of a wasteland.

Most Recycling Centres are not known for emitting fragrant air and details of the centre will probably not be available for some time.

The latest information regarding the final public consultation regarding the golf course is that it will be launched in mid February 2023.

Meanwhile, despite many letters of protest, City Council continue to spend money mowing the disused course. In addition, a recent observer noted a vehicle and crew on the course. Apparently, they were measuring all the bunkers with a view to filling them in. Since the course closed in 2015, many young saplings have self seeded in these bunkers. It now seems probable that these will be ripped out!

These actions can only be considered as the systematic elimination of any natural rewilding of the course.

We appreciate that many people are not on Facebook to join our group, so a new information website has been created.

Visit www.rewildwesterngolfcourse.co.uk for all of the latest news updates.

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THE IDEA for the ReNew Café, held every week on Thursdays from 9.30am to midday at St Peter’s Church Centre in Glenfield, was born in the aftermath of the pandemic lockdowns: a place where people could get together for company and conversation, but also a place of creativity, where crafts could be practiced and something beautiful created, a place where wellbeing could be nurtured.

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Pizza shop slogan: “7 days without pizza makes one weak.”

Sign over a gynecologist’s office “Dr. Jones, at your cervix.”

Door of a plastic surgeon’s office: “Hello. Can we pick your nose?”

On an electrician’s truck: “Let us remove your shorts.”

In a non-smoking area: “If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.”

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Amusing Signs

On a maternity room door: “Push. Push. Push.”

A small group of members of St Peter’s Church got together to start a regular event which would be of benefit to everyone in the community, whatever their faith, or age or interests.

The challenge of the pandemic to physical health was obvious, but equally well-documented are the ill-effects on mental wellbeing. The ReNew Café, like similar initiatives across the country, offers a whole range of activity which will support and encourage good mental health. From jigsaws to knitting patterns, card-making to tile-painting, it’s possible to focus entirely on creative effort, or just to sit and have a good chat with others there. Coffee and cake are good (coffee is Fairtrade and organic, and inexpensive to boot), and it has established links with the local GP surgery and district council to integrate with other local community services.

This winter there is the additional pressure many face of the cost of heating, and so the ReNew Café has joined the ‘Warm Welcome’ campaign, offering anyone the chance to be in a well-heated, friendly space with plenty to do at no cost on a Thursday morning.

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At the electric company: “We would be de-lighted if you pay your bill. However, if you don’t, you will be.”

In a restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and be hungry.

Come on in and get fed up.”

In the front yard of a funeral home: “Drive carefully. We’ll wait.”

Three new Parish Councillors appointed

GLENFIELD Parish Council now have 3 new co-opted Councillors: Mrs Doreen Denney, Mr Dave Allen and Mr Andrew Norman.

GMB Win As Leicester Workplace Parking Levy Scrapped GMB MEMBERS and Reps have campaigned against the unfair charge on working people in the city.

GMB Union have welcomed the decision to scrap plans for a Workplace Parking Levy in Leicester City.

The move could have seen low paid working people in the city footing the bill for parking at work as the Council considered additional charges to employers for parking spaces.

GMB has been campaigning and pushing for the levy to be dismissed by the Labour-run Council, which has announced the plans have been dismissed after a public consultation.

Richard Taylor, GMB Senior Organiser, said: “This is a big win for GMB Reps and members at Leicester City Council. For months our members have campaigned and pushed against the prospect of a levy, and now they’ve proven once again that GMB delivers for its members.

“A workplace parking levy is a backwards and un-progressive solution to the problems our City faces, pushing the burden of Conservative Government cuts to Council budgets onto the working people that keep our city running.

“We welcome the news and I’m pleased that the Mayor and Council have listened to GMB members and the general public and made it clear that the levy has been parked once and for all.”

I like to say, “Well, enough with the small talk” before anyone has a chance to speak.

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Hallowe‘en at the Millennium Green THERE WAS something spooky goings on at Glenfield Millennium Green at Hallowe’en ...

The Brantings has always been full of ‘life’ on 31st October. It is an area popular for ‘trick and treaters’ as so many houses put out their pumpkins and welcome the children to their door. Most houses will give a sweet treat but I must admit I have often been scared out my skin when someone has jumped out of a bush or porch, but all in the ‘spirit’ of Hallowe’en. To add to the fun of Hallowe’en The Glenfield Millennium Green Trust put on a mini ‘scare fest’ this year. We decorated The Green with ghosts, gravestones and pumpkins and five real life ghouls were hidden and the children had to find them. Once they were found they were given a letter that made a word and the correct answers were put in a draw to win a prize. Despite the rain we had lots of people visit and they all appeared to enjoy themselves. Laurens name was pulled of the hat for the prize which we hope she enjoyed.

Thank you to Sean for making the ghosts and gravestones, Finn, Zac, Zach, Noah, Bella and Max for being our Ghouls and Morrisons for supplying the sweets and pumpkins.

Our next event will be Carols on the Green. Please follow us on Facebook or visit our website for more information.

Tracy Shearer

Armistice Day Event TO MARK ARMISTICE DAY, about 40 villagers and a party of primary school pupils from the Hall School attended the ceremony at the Cenotaph on Friday 11th November.

The service was conducted by Rev. Helen Bell, Minister at the Methodist Church, supported by the Rev. Luke Dobson, curate at St Peters.

Richard Trethewey could not attend as they had an addition to their family the day before.

The refurbished and cleaned Cenotaph looked superb.

Help your favourite charity ALMOST HALF OF LEICESTERSHIRE RESIDENTS MORE LIKELY TO RELY ON CHARITY SUPPORT THIS WINTER

CHARITIES WILL be under increased strain this winter as a new poll of 67,000 people shows two in five UK residents are more likely to depend on charities during the cost-of living crisis.

Almost half of residents in Leicestershire (43%) that took part in the research (892) have admitted they are more likely than ever before to have to call on help from a charity. While in contrast 29% said they are likely to reduce the amount they donate to charity due to the increasing costs they’re facing on their energy bills.

While people may be planning to give less money, 30% of residents have said they’re more likely to volunteer their time instead. Over half (55%) are more likely to support a local charity rather than a national or international one with almost 50% of residents choosing frontline charities supporting those most in need due to the cost-of-living crisis.

The findings come as the UK’s largest network of food banks, The Trussell Trust, announced it had distributed a record number of food parcels between April and September this year, with one in five individuals referred to The Trussell Trust now coming from working households.

Nominate a Charity to receive a share of £120,000 With charities facing increased pressure, Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

Residents are encouraged to nominate a charity online at www. movementforgood.com using the online form.

The first draw takes place on December 1st and the last on December 16th with 10 charities drawn every day.

Nominations are open until Thursday 15th December.

Winners are drawn at random and the more times a charity is nominated the more chance it has of being selected.

Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said: “It’s perhaps no surprise that people intend to cut back on their charitable giving at this time, and it is clear is that charities need help more than ever. Our annual £1 million Movement for Good Awards have helped thousands of charities across the UK and we’re asking people to take a few minutes of their time to nominate a cause they especially care about.

“Out of some five million companies in the UK, Benefact Group is the fourth largest corporate donor and has an ambition to be the biggest. As a Group of financial service businesses, uniquely owned by a charity, all available profits go to good causes, and the more our loyal customers support us to grow, the more the Group can give. As a company whose purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society, charitable giving is at the heart of what we do and, together, we can help many good causes to continue their love and support for those who need it most in these difficult times.”

This year in June, 250 £1,000 awards were donated. A further 250 £1,000 awards were awarded in September followed by £500,000 of larger grants in October.

A special draw was recently launched to coincide with COP27, giving five environmental charities £5,000 each – a further £25,000 in funding. Movement for Good is funded by EIO plc, part of the Benefact Group.

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Further Information on 4G and 5G phone mast causing TV interference THIS PROBLEM was reported in the November Issue of the Glenfield Gazette.

The article was well received and after communicating with members of the public it would seem that when mobile phone masts are installed, people who are deemed as “at risk” were sent information from “at800“ now called “Restore TV”.

Should interference affect your TV they would send an AT800 filter to block mobile signals being received by your television. If this filter does not solve your problem, Restore TV will send, at their expense, an aerial engineer to solve your TV interference.

Mr Peter Oliver, who resides near the mobile phone mast at the bottom of Faire Road, kindly supplied information when that phone mast was upgraded. He contacted “Restore TV” and filters were sent to him.

The author did not receive any information regarding TV interference when the mast at the top of Faire Road was installed or upgraded. Maybe this newly installed mast is not yet on the radar!

After further investigation, it seems there is still a suspicion that the new 5G upgrades to local phone masts may not be cured by a 4G only filter. Could this extra cost, paid for by the Government, be the reason a communication was not sent?

To contact Restore TV and apply for a filter, call them on 0808 1313 800.

Alternately, you can search on the web for “Restore TV” and find information on their website.

John Phillips, Glenfield EDITOR’S NOTE: Just after the November Gazette went to print, homes in parts of Glenfield received a postcard through the letterbox with details of Restore TV, and the free filter service that they offer.

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GLENFIELD: homestead, hamlet, village and now a town in all but name - it is not a dormitory for Leicester!

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LENFIELD is an ancient community and people have lived here from way before records began.

It is true some people who live here go to Leicester to work but equally true in reverse.

As a rule of thumb, I suppose with a population of 11,000 we have probably got about 4000 of working age and it is estimated there are about 3000 employment opportunities in Glenfield Leicester city is slowly encircling us with two large developments likely to make that worse and we are to hear shortly whether we have managed to stop us from being lumped with West Leicester for parliamentary elections.

Glenfield is a special place with its own identity. Let’s keep it that way.

The Neighbourhood Plan in its final form to satisfy Blaby District Council will soon be offered to us to vote on before going to the Inspectorate for final acceptance. When fully adopted, it will help us argue against further development but only to an extent. It will, though, assist us in arguing for mitigation measures and a green dividing zone to keep us separate is a must even if reduced in size.

One thing which did become apparent in preparing the plan was that many residents knew little of our history so in future editions of the Gazette I will

expand on that. The information I have used has come from numerous sources, identified where I can, and some by uncorroborated word-of-mouth from older residents although I have no reason to doubt any of their reminiscences or memory.

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VIDENCE of Neolithic man in the area has been found probably dating from between 3000and 2000- years BC. There is also evidence of continuing occupation during the Iron Age and traces have been found of a small BronzeAge settlement dating to about 800 BC. There was certainly one - and possibly two - Roman roads going by what we now know as the village but the roots of the modern settlement in Glenfield are traceable back to the 8th century AD and it features in the Doomsday Book of 1086. In Edward the Confessor’s time it was known as Clenefelde, Clanefelde or Clanfelde. The name, meaning, it is suggested, cleared field in a forest, was not commemorated anywhere in the modern era so when two hills were created between us and Kirby Muxloe, they were called Clanfelde Hills.

The village and surrounds were owned by an Abbey in Normandy for some time, under the control of the Earls of Leicester, before being granted to Roger de Quincey whose family took the name de Glenfield.

The Bronze Age settlement was roughly where Blackthorn Road now is and the confirmed Roman road came through Western Park and across the foot of Ibbetson Avenue and Normandy Close then across the golf course. There is some indication of settlements from that era along the route of the road.

Archaeological excavations before the building of the new residential and commercial area at the southern end of the parish found evidence of the extensive Iron Age settlement and also Romano-British pottery, probably from the 1st & 2nd centuries AD. The excavation revealed the area was inhabited through most of the Iron Age and Roman eras. They found roundhouses, enclosures, and other features and radiocarbon dating, showed activity from the early Iron Age with clusters of roundhouses. It also shows that in the middle iron age, (4th century BC), these gave way to

enclosed separate households, and one much larger enclosure was found a little way away from the main settlement where eight Iron Age cauldrons were discovered in a ditch. These would have been important utensils at major feasts.

Other metal objects were found, including ring-headed dress pins, broaches and a cast copper alloy horn-cap.

Weapons, tools and agricultural implements were also found.

The quantity and quality of this metalwork is unique regionally and the cauldrons are of international significance as part of the European records of these important objects. This find is one of only two large assemblies of these cauldrons in Europe.

Councillor Roy Denney Editor’s Note: Visit https:// www.mola.org.uk/blog/gettingbottom-glenfield-park-cauldrons to view an interesting video about the Glenfield Park cauldrons (see screen grab below):

Excavating an Iron Age cauldron from Glenfield Park, Leicestershire

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The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association WE MET FOR our last meeting of the year in October.

Alan Dayman from Derrys Nursery joined us to talk about the range of plants to add to your garden in autumn. He showed us how to plant a low maintenance planter for winter which included grasses, pansies, ivies and skimmias. He then took us through a range of plants from his nursery and we all enjoyed buying some new plants.

IN NOVEMBER, we gathered for our annual supper which is always a joyous occasion. We enjoyed a delicious fish supper courtesy of Buckminster Chippy and Holly Reynolds, a very talented vintage singer joined us again. We were taken through a medley of 1950’s/60’s songs and some Christmas songs got us into the festive mood. Thanks must go to our members who stepped up and helped organise and set this up. Some of our members also helped with the refreshments at Glenfield’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On. Again, this was a really enjoyable event and we were delighted to be involved in this festive community event.

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MUST END 24TH DECEMBER

WE WILL NOT meet again until the New Year as December can be a very busy time for all but we will gather again in January.

Steve Lovell will be joining us to speak about ‘Water As A Garden Feature’.

In February, Rod Weston, master composter will introduce the delights of making compost and in March, Howard Drury will speak on ‘container gardening throughout the year’.

If you are new to gardening and would like some tips or an GlenfieldGazette.indd experienced gardener who wants to learn something new, then please do come along.

ALL ARE WELCOME to come along to our meetings. You don’t have to be a member. We meet at 7.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St Peter’s Church Hall. Yearly membership is just £14 or you can come for the evening for £2.50, an absolute gardening bargain and there is always tea and biscuits. Check out our facebook page for more details at www.facebook.com/ ggaglenfield/ or ring us on 07791 488784 or 0116 231 3732.

The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association wish all in Glenfield a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

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GLENFIELD PARISH NEWS The official newsletter of Glenfield Parish Council MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT GLENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL The Boundary Parliamentary Review THE BOUNDARY Commission for England has published its revised proposals in November 2022. A consultation ends on 5th December, followed by final recommendations in 2023.

What are boundary reviews?

CONSTITUENCY boundaries are reviewed periodically to make sure that constituencies are all roughly a similar size and reflect local ties between areas.

The reviews alter constituencies to reflect rising and falling populations, as well as changes in the boundaries of the wards that comprise them.

The current boundaries were designed based on electorates in 2000 and have been in use since 2010.

Leicestershire - Glenfield IN FORMULATING the initial proposals, they considered that, although the City of Leicester had a theoretical entitlement to exactly three constituencies, the theoretical entitlement of the rest of Leicestershire to 7.28 constituencies was too high for them to be able to propose seven constituencies without crossing the boundary with the City, while still properly reflecting the statutory factors.

They therefore proposed one constituency that crossed the City of Leicester unitary authority boundary in the initial proposals. They proposed Leicester West and Glenfield constituency crossed the City of Leicester unitary authority boundary to include two Blaby District wards of Ellis and Fairestone, as both these wards covered the Glenfield area. They also proposed that this constituency extend eastwards to include the Belgrave ward.

They received some support for their three initially-proposed Leicester constituencies, however, they received significantly more opposition. The comments focused on the inclusion of Glenfield in a city constituency, and the proposal to transfer the Belgrave, Spinney Hills, and Westcotes wards from their existing constituencies.

It was argued that Glenfield should be included within a county-based constituency, as it does not share community ties with Leicester. Similarly, Councillor Roy Denney outlined

the community ties which Glenfield has with the neighbouring villages in the Blaby local authority of Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe. Councillor Denney argued that these villages ‘are on the edge of the National Forest and Charnwood Forest so the residents look outwards into these areas for much of their recreation and leisure activities rather than travel into Leicester City’. Edward Argar, the MP for Charnwood argued that Glenfield is a more rural community that looks towards the county area for transport, shopping, and education.

In addition to representations that specifically opposed including Glenfield in a constituency with Leicester, they also received representations expressing the general view that the City of Leicester should retain three constituencies wholly within the city boundary. Lord Willy Bach said that the city is entitled to three seats, and that therefore respecting the City of Leicester unitary authority boundary would be the best reflection of the statutory factors.

The Assistant Commissioners acknowledged the opposition to crossing the City of Leicester boundary in the initial proposals, and recognised that it would be desirable if the city could be considered separately from the county to respect the distinct urban and rural communities. They noted the strength of feeling from residents of Glenfield evident in the representations received and, having visited the area, observed that despite its proximity to Leicester, the area has a character distinct from the city. The Assistant Commissioners further noted that several alternative crossings of the city boundary were proposed, but were unpersuaded that any of these would be any more desirable than crossing the city boundary at Glenfield.

On balance, the view of the Assistant Commissioners was that the counter-proposals best reflected the statutory factors and addressed the objections raised in consultation, and therefore recommended and propose a Harborough constituency that is only realigned to reflect changes to local government ward boundaries; a South Leicestershire constituency comprising 11 Blaby local authority wards and nine Harborough local authority wards; and a Mid Leicestershire constituency that includes the Glenfield area and the Mountsorrel ward.

Details of the revised proposals for new Parliamentary constituency boundaries in the East Midlands region can be viewed via https://boundarycommissionforengland. independent.gov.uk/ .

‘Revenge of the Ground Staff’ Halloween Event was well received A HALLOWEEN event took place at the Ellis Park Pavilion on Monday 31st October 2022.

Advertised as ‘The Revenge of The Ground Staff’, the event was well received with a large attendance despite the appalling weather. We hope to do this again next year.

Meetings of the Parish Council are open to the press and public and all meetings are publicised on the Parish Council’s notice boards and web site (www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk). There is an opportunity for members of the public to raise any comments or queries that they have with the Parish Council. It is helpful if you contact us prior to attending the meeting so that the Council is better informed and able to help you.

Community Food Hub Opening Times THE GLENFIELD Community Food Hub (located at The Annexe, near to Morrisons store car park entrance) will be open every Saturday during the month of DECEMBER 2022 (except Xmas Eve) to help out those in need with essential supplies.

Donations of food items (in-date) can be dropped off at the Parish Council Offices, Stamford Street (Mon – Fri) or at the Community Food Hub itself. If you know of anyone who needs assistance, please contact Cllr Nick Chapman direct on 07710 174 005 The Square in Glenfield, during Remembrance

Trees & Flowers for our Open Spaces MEMBERS of the grounds staff have been improving our village by planting 48 Silver birch whips at Gynsill Meadow this Autumn together with wildflower seeds which have been planted in Jubilee Wood, Branting Park (off A50).

Fingers crossed we should see a nice display of flowers next year.

Blaby District Council (The Brantings, Glenfield) Tree Preservation Order AT A RECENT meeting in October 2022 of the Planning Committee, a report from the Planning & Strategic Growth Group Manager, a Tree Preservation Order on Land northwest of Glenfield, as modified, was approved.

Having considered the representations received regarding the TPO, it was considered that there was insufficient grounds not to confirm the modified Order. The area of trees provides important visual amenity from Glen Park Avenue, Overdale Avenue, Overdale Close, Groby Road, Barrows Lane and a Public Right of Way.

Stop Hate Crime - reporting makes a difference ALONG WITH Leicestershire Constabulary’s week-long campaign in October 2022 - the National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness in the community of what is hate crime and how they can be reported.

HATE CRIMES are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s: • disability • race or ethnicity • religion or belief • sexual orientation • transgender identity This can be committed against a person or property.

A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.

Hate incidents can feel like crimes to those who suffer them and often escalate to crimes or tension in the community. For this reason, the police are concerned about these incidents, but can only prosecute when the law is broken. They do, however, work with partners to try and prevent any escalation in seriousness.

Why should I report hate crime?

Hate crimes and incidents hurt; they can be confusing and frightening.

By reporting them when they happen to you, you may be able to prevent these incidents from happening to someone else. You will also help the police understand the extent of hate crime in your community so they can better respond to it.

Reporting makes a difference - to you, your friends, and your community.

You can call Leicestershire Police on 101 or in an emergency please call 999. You can also report to your local District Council or anonymously via the Stamp it Out website: http://www.stampit-out.co.uk

CONTACT US: Glenfield Parish Council, Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL Telephone: 0116 231 2498 • Email: admin@glenfield-pc.gov.uk • Twitter: @GlenfieldPC

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Online banking fraud The app produces a screen which states the money has been successfully been transferred.

A WARNING is being issued to website and social media sellers following reports of banking fraud.

Leicestershire Police is urging people using selling websites and social media to sell items to remain vigilant following an increase in reports of banking fraud.

Between July and October, a number of reports have been received of buyers using a fake banking app, which makes it look like money has been transferred when it has not.

The incidents have involved the victims being asked to put their bank details into a fake app on a buyer’s phone when meeting to hand over the item.

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Victims have reported that when they check their account, no money has been received.

Don’t hand anything over until you have checked your bank account!

Thirteen reports have been received from victims living in Leicestershire – as well as the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire and South Wales.

You can contact Glenwatch by email at contact@glenwatch.org.uk and on our website glenwatch.org.uk and our facebook page.

Top ten reasons why dogs are better pets than cats 1. Dogs will tilt their heads and try to understand every word you say. Cats will ignore you and take a nap.

2. Cats look silly on a leash.

3. When you come home from work, your dog will be happy and lick your face. Cats will still be mad at you for leaving in the first place.

4. Dogs will give you unconditional love until the day they die. Cats will make you pay for every mistake you‘ve ever made since the day you were born.

5. A dog knows when you‘re sad. And he‘ll try to comfort you. Cats don‘t care how you feel, as long as you remember where the can opener is.

6. Dogs will bring you your slippers.

Cats will drop a dead mouse in your slippers.

7. When you take them for a ride, dogs will sit on the seat next to you.

Cats have to have their own private basket, or they won‘t go at all.

8. Dogs will come when you call them. And they‘ll be happy.

Cats will have someone take a message and get back to you.

9. Dogs will play fetch with you all day long. The only thing cats will play with all day long are small rodents or bugs, preferably ones that look like they‘re in pain.

10. Dogs will wake you up if the house is on fire. Cats will quietly sneak out the back door.

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The Fall of Boris Johnson: The Full Story

Art exhibition gives domestic abuse survivors a voice

BY SEBASTIAN PAYNE

Boris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally getting Brexit done. But within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace, leaving the country in crisis.

Sebastian Payne, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times, tells the essential behind-thescenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson to partygate, and, then the final death blow: the Chris Pincher allegations. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that resulted in the dramatic Conservative coup and set in motion events that saw the party sink to catastrophic new lows.

With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris’s downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.

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EMPOWERING artwork inspired by survivors of domestic abuse in Leicestershire is now on display to open up conversations and raise awareness.

The exhibition, “Expression of Freedom”, will run at Leicester‘s Highcross Shopping Centre until Saturday 10th December - coinciding with the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.

The showcase is an artistic collaboration between Leicestershire-based artists, including Jo Cope and De Montfort University students, and Leicestershire County Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service, who have partnered with Leicester City Council and De Montfort University to deliver the project.

This year’s exhibition marks the second phase of a series of creative workshops commissioned by the county council, exploring the context

of abuse in relationships with domestic abuse survivors, young people and others across Leicestershire and Leicester city.

It uses art to reflect, heal and empower by raising awareness and telling stories of hope and recovery.

Jo Cope, fashion lecturer at DMU, said: “This has been an important project for fashion design and fashion communication students at De Montfort University - challenging them to find creative ways to reach the public on the subject of domestic abuse while expressing some of their personal experiences, create a call to action for people currently suffering and celebrate stories of life after abuse. ” Expression of Freedom will run until Saturday 10th December during Highcross Shopping Centre opening hours, in Unit SU24 on the Lower East Mall, opposite Foot Locker. Admission is free and booking is not required.

If you live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone – help is available by calling our confidential helpline on 0808 80 200 28, or by contacting Leicestershire Police on 101 and asking for a Victim Liaison Officer.

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Five ways to stay healthy this winter It may be cold outside, but winter needn’t be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family.Here are five ways to make sure that, even when your body is telling you to hibernate, you can keep healthy and fit, no matter what the weather’s like.

Banish winter tiredness

Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. It is helpful to: • get outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible • get a good night’s sleep – go to bed and wake up at the same time every day • destress with exercise or meditation – stress has been shown to make you feel tired Due to the lack of sunlight in the winter months most people do not make enough vitamin D and adults should take a 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D daily between October and April to help their overall health and wellbeing�

Eat more fruit and veg

When it’s cold and dark outside, it can be tempting to fill up on unhealthy comfort food. However, it’s important to ensure you still have a healthy diet and include five portions of fruit and veg a day. Add extra vegetables to your soups, casseroles and slow cooker meals�

Have protein at each meal

You are more likely to get a cold in winter, so make sure your immune system is in tip-top condition. Meat, fish, chicken, beans, nuts and pulses as well as dairy products such as cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais are great sources of protein, and essential vitamins and minerals which help look after our muscles and bone health�

Try new activities for the whole family

Don’t use the cold winter months as an excuse to stay in and lounge around. Instead, get out with the whole family to try out a new activity – maybe taking a bracing winter walk in a local the park, following the latest government guidelines.

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SEND DETAILS by post or email sorry, we can’t take them over the phone. This is a free service for private individuals, not businesses. Maximum 8 items please. Post to: Gazette Small Ads, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT or you can email details to: info@ glenfieldgazette.com PLEASE ENSURE that you put ‘SMALL ADS’ in the subject line, and INCLUDE YOUR FULL POSTAL ADDRESS (not for publication, just to let buyers know where you are).

Make time for breakfast, winter is the perfect season for porridge. Eating a warm bowlful on a cold morning isn’t just a delicious way to start your day, it also helps boost your intake of starchy foods and fibre. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing 8

Try this Christmas Quiz - answers on page 17 1. Which of Santa‘s reindeer comes first alphabetically?

2. Who was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066?

3. Which snack food introduced a special Christmas Dinner flavour in 2010, describing it as a “fusion of turkey and stuffing with all the trimmings”?

4. In the poem ‘The Night Before Christmas’, visions of what danced in children‘s heads?

5. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what does Scrooge anonymously send to Bob Cratchit and his family on Christmas morning after being visited by a number of ghosts during the night?

6. According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the ninth day of Christmas?

7. What is the nearest country to Christmas Island?

8. Which character from a Christmas themed book lived on Mount Crumpit and had a heart that was two sizes too small?

9. Which double act from Wigan featured on the 2010 Christmas postage stamps issued by Royal Mail?

10. Which Christmas song didn‘t top the UK charts until 36 years after its initial release?

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Glenfield Park WI NEWS From Pam Wilson

JOHN MARTIN came to Glenfield Park to talk about “The History of Crime Fiction”.

He is a retired librarian and oddly enough he used to come to Glenfield Library once a week when it was in the old building.

However, I digress.

I bet you can‘t guess what John‘s favourite genre of book is. Well! what a surprise it‘s crime fiction!

I bet you didn‘t guess.

He went through the genre chronologically. Apparently the first crime books to be published was as late as 1847 when Edgar Allen Poe wrote 3 short stories although our ancestors probably sat round the fire telling tales of crimes that had taken place. Wilkie Collins was also an innovator with his book “The Moonstone”.

By the beginning of the 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle appeared on the scene with his brilliant but flawed hero Sherlock Holmes. These were immediately a great success and were eagerly anticipated. Conan Doyle tired of writing the stories and killed off Holmes. Shock, horror! There was such an outcry, that Sherlock was resurrected, and The Hound of the Baskervilles was published.

In the 1920s Agatha Christie

appeared with her first book “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” and Hercule Poirot was born.

The years between the 40s and 60s were the golden age of crime writing with authors like Ruth Rendell, PD James, Ngaio Marsh and Dorothy Sayers, to name but a few.

One interesting fact to emerge was that John Creasey was probably the most prolific writer as he had 300 books published, using a variety of pseudonyms.

How on earth did he manage to think up all the plots and did he repeat himself? Unless we read all the books we‘ll never know.

I could go on as we learnt so many interesting facts. Here are a couple more. The crime genre is the most popular section in the library. The Hound of the Baskervilles is John‘s favourite book, and he finds some modern writers too gory.

The talk generated a lot of discussion and several members confessed that crime novels were their favourites too.

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Prospective Councillor Event in December

Fancy becoming a COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR? ?

IF YOU ARE passionate about your local community, Blaby District needs you.

Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. The Council wants people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election.

An information session is being held in advance of the 2023 District and Parish Council elections for anyone looking to find out more about being a voice for the Blaby District community.

May 2023 will see elections for District and Parish Councillors, and Blaby District Council wants to see people stand for election, to help their communities have a say in local decisions. There is no need to be a member of a political party – all it takes is a desire to make a positive difference.

You do not have to be a member of the big three political parties to stand for election, you can be an independent councillor or stand for another party. The last District Council election saw several new Councillors elected, including an Independent Councillor with no political links.

No experience is needed to be a Councillor and support is available from Blaby District Council officers to help carry out the rewarding role.

The first information event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 6th December from 6-7pm. Anyone interested in attending can email democratic.services@blaby. gov.uk to register.

Key details during the onehour session will include how to stand for election, an introduction to the district, what it’s like to be a councillor and how the Council supports councillors. Information will also

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be given about being a Parish Councillor, and how being part of a Parish Council can help.

The Council strongly believes that residents deserve a choice about who represents them, and is undertaking this proactive initiative to encourage as many people to stand as a Councillor.

An in-person information session will be held on Saturday 21st January 2023 at the Council’s offices in Narborough.

Councillor Terry Richardson, Leader of Blaby District Council, said: “This really is a fantastic opportunity for anyone thinking about becoming a local councillor.

“Our session is designed to give practical information and inspire anyone who has thought about this valuable and rewarding work, and we hope to see many interested people on the day.”

Leicestershire voluntary community radio group receives £10k from Severn Trent Community Fund A VOLUNTEER-RUN community radio station in Leicestershire has received a grant of £10,000 from the Severn Trent Community Fund to boost its outreach activities.

The Sunflower Community Radio Association runs Cross Counties Radio, which broadcasts on 92FM and 95.4FM 24 hours a day across Leicestershire from its studios in Lutterworth. The association will be using the funding to acquire two vans that it will use to broadcast direct from communities across the region and encourage people to have a go at various broadcast and radio roles, helping them to develop new skills. For more information on the Severn Trent Community Fund visit: www.stwater.co.uk

The sun is shining, it’s Sunday again What shall we do today?

There’s grass to cut and borders to weed And the dog just wants to play.

It’s ages since the car was cleaned The summer house needs tidying too.

Then there’s the leak on the car port roof There really is so much to do.

The patio needs jet washing And I promised to put up a shelf.

I’m supposed to be retired But there’s just no time for myself.

I know women work even harder There’s not enough hours in the day.

I’ve tried eating a Mars bar To help me work, rest and play.

I really must clean the windows The conifers are in need of a trim My front door needs a lick of paint And what a state the garage is in.

I must help service the daughter’s car My son needs help building a wall.

I’m feeling tired deciding which to do So, I think I’ll just leave them all.

I’ll just finish writing this poem Then we can go to a country pub.

Sit outside, with the dog on its lead And enjoy some Sunday lunch grub.

I’m just looking forward to the day when my kids are no longer teenagers and I’m not an idiot anymore.

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St Peter’s Church News

The great invitation I STILL REMEMBER it arriving: the quality vellum paper of the envelope, let alone the contents.

The stiff and formal printing, the embossed seal. An invitation to a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Unfortunately, it bore the names of my mother and father, rather than my 17-year-old self, so there was never any question I would be going.

But nonetheless, the arrival of the invitation itself was an occasion, let alone the event itself. I must ask my parents if they still have it.

Invitations to royal events are in the news as I write, or at least one now ex-Cabinet minister’s reaction to not receiving one. Being invited, the chance to be part of something significant, is valuable – it affirms our own sense of worth to the extent we value the source of the invitation.

When you look again at the events of the first Christmas, one of the things which strikes me is the wonder of the invitations: the angel to Mary and Joseph, the host of angels appearing to the shepherds, the star drawing strangers from the East. And if the invitations are great, how much more the event to which they drew people: to meet Jesus, God’s Son and Saviour.

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This year I am grateful to again be the conduit of the same great invitation. I’m no star, certainly no angel, but I have the privilege of being able to say to you, as was said over 2,000 years ago: You are invited; come and meet Jesus, God’s Son and Saviour. Come and find out how his birth transformed reality and still brings hope and joy today.

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Blitzen

2.

William the Conqueror

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A turkey

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Nine ladies dancing

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The Grinch (in How The Grinch Stole Christmas)

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Wallace and Gromit

10. Last Christmas (by Wham)

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T IS MY FINAL article for 2022 and I am thrilled to deliver the news that last month I won an award for my work creating and developing the A Different Human Design platform.

The Leicester Giving Day Awards recognise good practice and outstanding achievements in the area of Social Responsibility and I feel honoured to have received the title of Newcomer for 2022.

I launched A Different Human Design at the start of this year, with a mission of elevating the profile of labels such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The aim was to share knowledge and stories, highlight incredible individuals and form a place for free, self-discovery, empowerment and inspiration.

Because I believe neurodiversity is not just a normal part of society, but a necessary one too.

So whilst I set out with the intention of positively enabling and showcasing you lot, the spotlight has been momentarily turned on me, which wasn‘t exactly part of the plan.

But, since I‘m a person possessing the full spectrum of characteristics associated with neurodiversity, I am very happy for this recognition and opportunity to further embolden the A Different Human Design ethos; that we “neurodiverse“ people can and do achieve EXTRAORDINARY things.

On paper, I am classic ADHD, with sensory processing issues, significant autistic traits and those of dyslexia and dyspraxia too. And, yes, the list of how this has impacted on my life, work, relationships and health - and still does - is lengthy.

Yet I‘ve found lots of ways to cope and manage the struggles.

I also believe the many, many things I have achieved are not despite of my differences, but because of them.

A Different Human Design is all about knowing and owning yourself.

Seeking out your identity and purpose, then chasing it and living life to the fullest, whatever that means for you.

To find myself being celebrated for basically doing just this is one crazy, beautiful circle!

My award eloquently captures everything I am trying to achieve with A Different Human Design.

I am so excited for what 2023 has in store for this growing community. In the New Year we will be taking our workshops on tour and launching a podcast too.

If you would like to stay updated on latest news, you can join the mailing list by visiting www.adifferenthumandesign.co.uk

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year!

Lindzi Mayann

Santa’s Route ROUTE 1: Fri 2nd December 2022 start 5.30 pm Start at Park House - Right on to Park Drive - Left on to Somerset Drive - Left on to Elm Tree Avenue - Left on to Kirby Road - Left on to Birch Lane - Left on to Slate Walk Way - Right on to Birch Lane - Right on to Kirby Road - Forward to Main Street and The Square - Return to Park House.

ROUTE 2: Wed 7th December 2022 start 5.30 pm Start at Park House – Right on to Stamford Street – Straight up Dominion Road – Right onto Unity Road – Right onto Glenfield Crescent – Left onto Alliance Road and onto Jubilee Drive – right onto Prince Albert Drive – left onto Tournament Road – Left onto Triumph Road – Right on to Unity Road – right onto Tournament Road – left onto Treaty Road – left onto Liberty Road and back onto Dominion Road - Return to Park House.

ROUTE 3: Friday 9th December 2022 start 5.45 pm Start at the Shell Garage – Left on to Groby Road – Left on to Overdale Avenue – Continue on to Branting Hill Avenue – Turn right to the road traffic island and right on the A50 – Left on to Gynsill Lane – Right on to Nursery Rise – Return to Park House via Station Road.

ROUTE 4: Wednesday 14th December 2022 start 5.30 pm Start at Park House – Right on to Stamford Street – Left on to Tournament Road – Dog Leg on to Victor Road – Right on to Clovelly Road – Left on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Salcombe Drive – Right on to Victor Road – Right on to Sports Road – Left on to Unity Road – Return to Park House.

ROUTE 5: Friday 16th December 2022 start 5.30 pm Start at Park House – Right on to Stamford Street - Left on to Chestnut Road – Left on to Ledwell Drive – Right on to Dorset Avenue – Right on to Loxley Road – Left on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Faire Road – Right on to Fairfield Crescent – Right on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Tysoe Hill – Dog Leg (right then left) on to Victor Road – Left on to Sports Road – Right on to Liberty Road – Return to Park House.

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Christmas Greetings To All Gazette Readers

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BABY NAMES

This is your Word Search!

WORDSEARCH

IF YOU can find THIS YEAR’S 20 MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES in the Wordsearch grid above, you could win yourself a meal for two and a bottle of house wine at The Stamford Arms in Groby.

AMELIA ARIA

Glenfield Methodist Church Operation Christmas Child 2022 Well done and a big thank you to everyone who contributed towards this year’s Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

The Big Shed — courtesy of Google Earth

Appeal. We received 95 boxes which is the best total since 2019.

We also have had an excellent monetary response of £1,128 including Gift Aid from those who have filled shoeboxes and from those people not able to fill a box this year, but still wanted to give to this project.

The pictures show the boxes at our home on Sunday 13th November and again after dropping them off at

The Big Shed. We were the first customers to drop boxes off this year.

The Shoeboxes, this year, are destined to be delivered to Ukraine children.

All you have to do to go into the draw is find - and mark a line ETHAN FREDDIE through - the 20 most popular baby names of 2022 (10 girls and 10 boys). These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and GEORGE ISLA backwards!).

JACK LEO Glenfield Send your marked entry forms to: SEE MY BABY JIVE, Gazette, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by LUCA 24TH DECEMBER 2022. Please remember MAYA SATURDAY to fill in your name and address. (Some people don’t!)

NOAH OLIVER The sender of the first correct entry drawn out of the hat will win the voucher for a Meal for Two and aTHEO Bottle of SOPHIA House Wine at The Stamford Arms, Groby. Good luck!

Here are the 20 MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES you have to find:

• LILY • OLIVIA • ISLA • AVA FindSOPHIA the word in the puzzle.

AMELIA • FREYA • ARIA • MAYA • IVY

Words can go in any direction.

MUHAMMAD • NOAH • THEO • LEO • OLIVER Words can share letters as cross over each other.

JACK • GEORGE • LUCAthey • ETHAN • FREDDIE Name: ..............................................................................................................

20 of 20 words placed.

Address: ............................................................................................................. .............................................................................Postcode: .............................

LAST MONTH’S WINNER WAS

Mrs Maureen Danaher of Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield.

Congratulations! Your prize voucher will be sent to you soon!

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