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MID-FEBRUARY 2018
Markfield Colts win new kit in EON’s Power Kicks Competition MARKFIELD COLTS are dressed to impress after winning a full team kit through E.ON’s Power Kicks competition. The under 13 footballers are now proudly wearing their new team kit for their matches in the Leicester and District Sunday Junior League. Kate Everest, whose 12-year old son Matthew has been playing with the Colts for around five years, entered the competition on behalf of the boys. She said: “It was actually Matthew’s grandma – my mum – who spotted the competition, which we were thrilled to win. We’re a small village team, and the under 13 team were still playing in the same hand me down shirts they’d had for three years. “They’ve had a mixed start to the season, and now have quite a few games in hand due to bad weather and pitch conditions. They’re also still in the cup competition, so there’s everything to play for. They’re really keen to get on with the season and test out the new kit. “Markfield Colts run teams for all age groups, with an emphasis on having fun and keeping fit in a team environment. We welcome players of all abilities and with a love of football, with matches on Sunday mornings at South Charnwood High School and Tuesday night training at Newbridge School in the winter and South Charnwood through the summer.” Michael Lewis, Chief Executive of E.ON, said: “I hope this new kit brings Markfield Colts luck in their remaining matches this season! “We love running initiatives like this because just as we’re helping our customers in the way they need it most - helping them to only use the energy they need, when they need it, we try to work in a similar way in our communities, providing the support to local groups that they tell us they need.” For more information about getting involved with Markfield Colts, please contact Kevin Bush via kevin@ esynergygroup.co.uk or on telephone number 07809 151993.
Sequins not required in Bagworth IF YOU ARE interested in dancing, by the time that you read this, you may well have missed the first Charity dance at The Club, Bagworth. It was on Friday 16th February and money was raised for Prostaid, a charity which helps those in Leicestershire and Rutland who are dealing with prostate cancer. However, there is a new system this year where the social dances at The Club are always on the third Friday of the month at 8 pm. Therefore the next two social dances will be on 16th March and 20th April, admission is £2. The next charity dance will be on Friday 18th May which will be the annual ‘Memories’ dance when the charity being supported will be Wishes 4 Kids. Admission is £2.50. The Wednesday tea dances continue as normal at The Club. These take place between 2 pm and 4 pm. Admission for these is £1. If you wish to take part in any or all of these events, sequins are not compulsory. All that is required is a desire to have a good time with like minded people. In addition you will also have the pleasure of knowing that, whilst you are having a good time, you have supported very worthwhile causes. Do give it a go.
JENNI BUTTERISS 1949—2017 I WOULD like to thank all my family and friends who supported me at my wife Jen’s funeral. The collection after the service raised £476 . This will be shared between Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research. Can I also say a big thank you to Liz the Macmillan nurse and the wonderful ladies of the District Nursing Team and not forgetting my friends and colleagues at Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation. Thank you.
Mick Butteriss
STANTON EVENTS DON’T MISS the following two events which will take place at St Mary & All Saints Church Stanton Under Bardon: • SPRING FAYRE to be held on Saturday 17th March at 2 - 4 p.m. Stalls include craft, baking and preserves, bric a brac, raffle. Plants. Tea & Coffee. • CONCERT IN AID OF “THE FIRST RESPONDERS” on Friday 23rd March at 7.30 p.m. Tickets on the door £5.00 including refreshment. Raffle tickets available on the door.
MARKFIELD HOMEMAKERS MARKFIELD HOMEMAKERS meet in the Congregational Hall, Main Street, Markfield, on the second Wednesday of the month at 8pm • March 14th - Katie Bridger ~ Power in the Landscape: The Families of Grey and Hastings in Leicestershire For more information, call: Brenda on 01530 242173 or Iris on 01530 242436.
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