January 2012
Happy New Year!
Morrismen welcome the New Year in Markfield
A World Challenge! Two teenagers from Thornton are about to undertake one of the biggest challenges of their lives.
THE Red Leicester Morrismen performed their annual New Year dancing ceremony at The Queen’s Head, Markfield on Sunday 8th January 2012. The group are raising money for the Cruse Bereavement Support Service.
Bagworth housing scheme: new exhibition on 30th Jan. Members of the public are invited to attend an exhibition to view proposals for a development of 50 new family homes, 10 affordable apartments for rent and retail unit(s) planned at the junction of Station Road and Jackson Road in Bagworth.
See the proposed street scene on page 10. Indicative plans of the development were displayed at a public exhibition in Bagworth held on Wednesday 7th December 2011. The exhibition attracted 71 people, and some useful, positive feedback was received and passed onto the developer and land owner. The follow-up exhibition will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 at Bagworth Village Hall, Station Road, Bagworth between 4.30pm and 7pm.
In July, this year a team of 16 students from Bosworth Community College in Desford between the ages of 14 and 18, will be taking part in a World Challenge expedition to Northern Morocco, involving a challenging 4 day trek across the Rif Mountains. They will be accompanied by a World Challenge Leader and the School Expedition Leader. The team is currently in preparation for the 8 day journey, which will involve amazing views, exciting experiences, and the chance to meet local people. This potentially life changing trip will also enable the students to get to know the others in the team, and themselves even better. The two lads, Joseph, 15, and Josh, 16, are in the process of trying to raise the £949 fee that will allow them to take part in the event. To do this they are planning several fundraising events and activities, such as a mince pie ordering service, school fairs and bake sales among many others. Their objective is to raise the money as a team and independently, without relying on their parents’ pockets. “We are both very excited to go on a trip like this, which offers us a chance to meet new people and to challenge ourselves in a place in which we are uncomfortable. Also the fundraising tests our ability to work independently and to keep ourselves organised, two very important life skills.” “I have already raised £200 by baking and selling mince pies to order, and after making 90 dozen, I don’t think I ever want to see another mince pie again, but it was definitely worth it. Also, I know Josh has raised £130 from a stall at the Thornton School Santa’s Grotto, and by babysitting for people in our village.” “Our next fundraising challenge is a sponsored abseil off Bridge 75, in Buxton, that reaches a height of 80 feet, which may involve some freefall. This is especially daunting for Josh who is incredibly terrified of heights, but I’ve told him he needs to get used to the idea of being high up!” “We believe this trip is going to be not only a lot of fun, but useful to us in the long term, providing us with useful skills and amazing experiences to talk about. We aim to keep you all updated in the coming months, and plan to tell you all how the expedition itself goes, and we might even show you some photos!” If anyone wants to find out more about our trip or if you wish to sponsor us then email us at joseph.withers@btinternet.com
Joseph & Josh
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