GLENFIELD GAZETTE July 2021 issue

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THANKS TO the response to the Glenfield Gazette article (published in April) Ministry of Nordic Walks Community Group, supported by Blaby District Council, will now be offering Nordic walking tuition and walks around Glenfield on Monday afternoons from July 5th.

Please contact Penny at ministryofnordicwalks@gmail.com or call her on 07502 576764 to find out more and how to book your place.

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AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, Health bosses have approved the ‘once in a lifetime’ £450 million revamp of Leicester’s three hospitals.

They say the move will see the biggest investment into the city’s health system since the 1970s when the Glenfield Hospital was built.

Doctors and senior NHS clinicians spent nearly five hours on Tuesday debating the key elements of the Building Better Hospital plan which aims to modernise the Leicester Royal Infirmary, The Glenfield and the Leicester General Hospital.

The masterplan has however proved controversial with campaigners battling plans to cease acute care on the General Hospital site in Evington and concentrate them on the other two sites, as well as a backlash against the closure of a birthing centre in Melton as part of the changes.

The board members of the of the city and county NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGS) have all approved a business case for the overhaul allowing detailed design work to begin. TURN TO PAGE 4...>

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Tribute to Malcolm C Tuff Malcolm Condor Tuff. A remarkable butcher.

He liked the name Condor for his middle name, but most people called him Malc or plain Mac. Some would say his life started on the wrong side of Braunstone Lane but Mac was proud of his roots. Born the second son of four boys, times were hard for them all after his father left the family home.

A move to the New Parks Estate in the 1950s saw him at the New Parks Boys school. He was the Captain of the school rugby team and did well at most academic subjects. Leaving school at 15 he worked for a short time at British United Shoe Machinery Co. But factory life was not for him so he left and found his true vocation with Joe Nicholls, Family Butcher in the Square, Glenfield. Mac learnt the trade the old fashioned way with good customer service, all the jokes in the shop thrown in for free and a bike to do all the deliveries.

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In 1963 he married Christine, a Groby girl, and rented a two up, two down terraced house on Ratby Road belonging to the Groby Granite Company. Two children later, a move to Glenfield in 1967 and a mortgage to pay for the first family home of their own. Mac was a true worker bee and on one of his half days off he would do a regular gardening job. He was always looking for ways to supplement the small butcher’s wage at that time.

In 1977 fortunes changed for Mac and his family when Joe Nicholls retired and he managed to buy the business. At last he was his own boss.

In the 1980s he got involved with others to raise money for local charities. They organised professional acts, fancy dress shows and more, based at the Dominion Pub. Two sick Glenfield children, with their family members, were given a trip to Disneyland, USA. Many other good causes also benefited from the group’s work at that time.

Running a small village butcher’s shop would not be plain sailing by any means. Mad Cow Disease and then the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001 closed many small butchers for good. M C Tuff and Son, Family Butchers took a big hit and went from three staff to just Mac to work his way out of it on his own.

M C Tuff and Son Family Butchers - as seen on the TV show That’s Life, hosted by Esther Rantzen. Many times after that show, we would meet people on holiday, here and abroad who, once they knew we were from Glenfield, would ask about the butchers with the ‘unique’ name. No mention of the famous Glenfield Tunnel.

Mac’s work ethic was remarkable. When he retired he had not lost one single working day in fifty two years.

Joe Nicholls gave him half a day for his Saturday wedding. Mac was a Freemason, joining in 1985 and the title of Chief Steward was his for ten years. He was given Provincial Honours for his service. He was a life member of Groby Working Men’s Club with Sunday lunch times usually spent at the Glenfield Club. He was good company and always had a story to tell or a joke to fit the occasion. A very popular club member.

Life was to give the family a cruel blow when just after his retirement in 2010, Christine fell down the stairs at home, resulting in a broken neck and wheelchair confinement. Mac was determined they were still going to live a full and active life despite Christine’s new disability. He took very good care of her right up to his death on 29th May 2021.

Mac leaves his wife Christine, two children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Truly a remarkable butcher and a remarkable man who will be sadly missed and another character lost to the village of Glenfield.

Stu Wellborn (Malcolm’s Brother-in-Law) I was sitting drinking coffee in my slippers this morning, when I thought to myself, I really need to wash some mugs.

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HOSPITALS From page 1 Under the proposals a new £107.1m maternity hospital will be built at the LRI alongside a midwifery-led birthing centre and the opening of a £39 million children’s hospital in the refurbished and extended Kensington building as well as a new intensive care unit.

The St Mary’s birthing unit in Melton will close with its facilities moving to the General - a move that has been hugely unpopular.

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Archaeology of Bradgate Guided Walk BECAUSE the land at Bradgate has never been subject to modern farming methods, traces of its 15,000 year history of human occupation still remain and are now yielding up their secrets to archaeologists.

The General would retain the Leicester Diabetes Centre of Excellence and have a stroke rehabilitation centre and a new primary care urgent treatment centre The largest element of the scheme will be a new £170m treatment centre, with wards and theatres, built at the Glenfield Hospital which will serve all out patients who currently use the General and the LRI. Both the new maternity hospital and Glenfield treatment centre could open by 2026.

Much of the Leicester General Hospital site would be sold to help pay for the overall scheme.

The medical director of Leicester’s Hospitals Andrew Furlong told the online meeting, the layout of the three hospitals were a ‘legacy of history rather than design’ which led to duplication or even triplication of services.

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Mr Furlong also said many of Leicester’s medical buildings were ‘very tired’.

A highlight of the walk will be the Late Upper Paleolithic site at Little Matlock, one of only two of its type ever discovered in the UK. Meet at 2.30pm on Saturday 25th September 2021 at the main Park Entrance at Newtown Linford Car Park LE6 0HB Duration of Walk – approx. 1 ½ - 2 hours. Pre-booking is essential for this event as places are limited.

This walk will involve walking over uneven and potentially weather affected ground, it will take place irrespective of weather conditions. Appropriate clothing and footwear are therefore recommended.

Car Parking charges apply at £4 for up to 3 hours parking or £5.50 for a full day of parking and are not included in ticket price.

Dogs are allowed but must be held on leads at all times during this walk.

Please be aware, we have volunteer photographers who record events on behalf of the Park, the images may be used for Park Archives and for future marketing purposes for example via our website and social media.

The Government has already agreed to fund the transformation of the hospitals but a final business case, published for the first time in June suggested more money may be requested.

Among the concerns raised about the plans were that centralising care, particularly at the LRI would move it away from patients in the county though NHS bosses say there will be plans to improve public transport as well as extend car parking at the LRI and Glenfield.

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The Meadows of Glenfield

Y VIRTUE of my role steering through the Neighbourhood Plan I have been in conversation with hundreds of residents and have been very surprised how little most of them know about the green spaces Glenfield has, even though all feature on the Parish website and have been the subject of articles in the past.

The Parish Council’s flagships are of course the formal park (Ellis Park) and the Sports Ground but there are four substantial seminatural meadows with full public access as well. Three are owned and managed by the Parish Council and the other by the Optimus Point management company.

Three currently allow dogs but one with ground nesting birds does not.

Brookside Meadow in the south is not owned by the Parish but has full permissive access from Mill Lane, Kirby Road, from the roundabout for Optimus Point or by a new bridge over the brook from the old railway track. This site was established as a nature area in 2017 following the development of the adjacent commercial units. A new permissive cycleway now crosses the site with the bridge over Rothley Brook to connect to the footpath and cycle way running along the old line of the Leicester and Swannington Railway.

This was one of England’s first railways, being opened in 1832 to bring coal from collieries. The meadow also mown grass paths and the flora and fauna associated with damp grassland.

Further north also alongside Rothley Brook we have Watersmeet Meadow accessed by a right of way from the A50 going through to Anstey with a spur out onto Gynsill Lane near the A46. People and dogs on leads are usually allowed through the sports ground to access it as well. This wildlife corridor and path follow the brook flowing towards Anstey. A stream joins the brook beside the sports ground and the land between has been planted with shrubs. It has mown paths which provide good access. The watercourse is bordered by shrubs and mature trees but has an open aspect in places, with farmland to the west and the sports fields to the east.

Just off Watersmeet Meadow in a corner of the sports ground the Parish are creating a completely enclosed area where dogs can safely run free and there is a similar facility off Mill Lane beside Brookside Meadow.

Then we have Gynsill Meadow accessed officially from Stelle Way but with an informal route through and to the grounds of the Gynsill pub. This area constitutes a large grassland area surrounded by mature hedges and trees. Grass paths are regularly mown but the remainder is cut only once a year to encourage wild flowers.

There is a copse in the south west corner and scattered trees in the meadow Finally we have the Meadow near the Brantings where dogs are not allowed.

Access is off the A50 near the lights and there are picnic tables and benches beside the mown grass tracks. Managed as a green buffer zone, wildlife is encouraged and apart from some traffic noise it provides a haven for general relaxation. This large field is managed mainly as a wildflower meadow, with an annual mow and the removal of the cuttings as is good practice. A number of tree/scrub areas have been planted, including a few non-native species, to diversify the habitat and provide additional interest. Just outside the entrance gate and alongside the A50 is an urban drainage pond that also provides interesting wetland habitat.

In addition to these the village also has Gynsill Wood, Station Park and Clanfelde Hills and numerous smaller facilities.

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Glenfield Country Market Re-opens!

THE RESTRICTIONS placed on our lives have made things tough for us all on a day-to-day basis.

Getting back into a much-loved routine has been daunting and long-winded. We have missed our weekly catch-ups at the Glenfield Country Market and getting back to this activity safely seemed to be problematic, concerning and, at times, baffling.

We worked in accordance with the guidelines, completed the Risk Assessments and spent some nervous moments hoping that the planning would pay off. After all of the worry and hard work, the day of the grand re-opening of the Glenfield Country Market dawned (a bit damp and windy but we couldn’t do anything about that!)

The nervous anticipation soon dissipated as we welcomed our regular supporters and friends and some new faces too. There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the morning, welcomed at the door by Shirley, and the business of handmade craft, plant and bake sales got underway. The chat over the refreshments settled into a relaxed murmur as friends caught up with each other for the first time in over a year. Before we knew it, it was time for us to pack away, clean down and depart!

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Thank you to all at St Peter’s Church for their assistance enabling us to return after the long break. Thank you to our producers and committee members for their support and hard work to get the market back open and thank you also to our delighted customers who braved the weather to return to their Friday morning get together.

The light at the end of the Covid tunnel has an extra twinkle and has restored our weekly contact to friends and the ability to buy quality homemade crafts, plants and bakes right here in the heart of Glenfield. We look forward to seeing our regulars and new customers alike in the following weeks. As a reminder, our doors are open from 9am-11am every Friday morning.

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Pack your bags, we’re headed for Wilderville! It’s a pretty cool place, but there are lots of things that the Wild World Heroes can do to make their town even better for the people and animals that live there. Join the Wild World Heroes for the Summer Reading Challenge and discover how you can make a difference to the environment too.

Children aged 4-12 years can take part in Wild World Heroes at all Leicestershire Libraries, an exciting free reading challenge from Saturday 3 July to Saturday 4 September.

Online registration will be open from Saturday 19 June until Wednesday 30th June.

Children can join in the fun by reading or listening to six library books, eBooks or eAudiobooks throughout the summer and will be able to collect six special stickers - including some smelly ones - for their colourful collector’s poster. They will also be rewarded with special incentives as they read their books and a certificate and medal when they complete the challenge.

All children taking part are entitled to free admission to Bosworth Battlefield and 1620s House & Garden at Donington-le-Heath by showing their Wild World Heroes poster at the admission point (one child per full–paying adult). Please check the relevant website for information on any requirement to pre-book a visit, which may be necessary under any ongoing restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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What happens when you look at your smartphone LOOKING AT your smartphone, or touching it, makes other people want to do the same to their smartphones.

A recent study at the university of Pisa calls it ‘human mimicry’, when people unintentionally change their physical behaviour to match those of people nearby.

The study found it happened to people in social settings that included work, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, waiting rooms, social parties, social meals, public parks and family environments. Try it yourself, and see what happens to people near you a few minutes later….

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The Law regarding E-SCOOTERS A footpath is a public right of way over land which may only be used on foot (as opposed to a bridleway or carriageway). Mechanically propelled vehicles are forbidden from using footpaths by section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

‘POWERED TRANSPORTERS’ is a term used to cover a variety of novel and emerging personal transport devices which are powered by a motor, including e-scooters.

Given how powered transporters are motorised and designed, they fall within the legal definition of a “motor vehicle”. Therefore the laws that apply to motor vehicles apply to powered transporters.

For motor vehicles (E-scooters) to use public roads lawfully, they must meet a number of different requirements. These include insurance; conformity with technical standards are standards of use; payment of vehicle tax, licensing, and registration; driver testing and licensing; and the use of relevant safety equipment.

The definition of “motor vehicle” as set out in the Road Traffic Act 1988 is “ any mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads.”

It is ILLEGAL to use a powered transporter: • On a public road without complying with a number of legal requirements, which potentially users will find very difficult.

• In spaces that are set aside for use by pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders; this includes on the pavement and in cycle lanes.

It is LEGAL to use a powered transporter:

It is an offence to use powered transporters on the pavement. By section 72, Highway Act 1835 it is an offence to ride on, or to lead or draw a carriage on a pavement. This rule applies to almost all vehicles, with special legal exceptions for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

• On private land with the permission of the land owner

In addition, powered transporters are forbidden from using foot paths.

Any person who used a powered transporter on a public road or other prohibited space in breach of the law is committing a criminal offence and can be prosecuted.

If the user of a powered transporter could meet these requirement, it might in principle be lawful for them to use on public roads. However, it is likely that they will find it very difficult to comply with all if these requirements, meaning that it would be a criminal offence to use them on the road.

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10 Easy Interior Perk-Ups 1.

Pop some fresh flowers in a vase. Even casual arrangements of garden flowers in a jam jar, milk bottle or enamel jug will brighten up all but the most formal of rooms.

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Change your cushion covers. For the most up-to-date look, choose vivid but coordinating colours, in a variety of quirky patterns.

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The most ugly-duckling bathroom can be turned into a beautiful swan with the right towels. Soft, neutral colours have a timeless look, while bold patterns are of the moment.

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Create a fabulous display of pictures. Instead of dotting them around in an ad hoc fashion, frame them all the same and hang in orderly rows for super-duper impact.

10. Last but by no means least, clean your windows – it really will add a sparkle to the room.

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While you’re at it, check that your light bulbs are the right wattage for the room – there’s nothing worse than poorly lit rooms, or ones that are so dazzling they look like a lamp shop.

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Look at your light switches. If yours are of the bog-standard, white plastic type, check out the alternatives – stainless steel, nickel, chrome, brass, even ‘invisible’ acrylic, with a rocker, dolly or even neat little push button switch. The same goes for switch plates, TV aerial sockets, even shaver and electric toothbrush plates.

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Do the same for door handles, blind and light pulls, cupboard and drawer pulls, and any other knobs or handles you can find.

Substituting ordinary ones with something interesting, tactile and good-looking can make a world of difference.

BEFORE THE pandemic, about a quarter of children could not swim the curriculum stipulated length when they left primary school. But now it is feared that by 2025, this could rise to three in five of all primary school children.

The figure comes from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Swimming and Swim England. With pools closed during lockdown and pupils not able to have face-to-face swimming lessons, fewer and fewer of them can swim at 25 metres competently, use a range of strokes effectively, or perform safe self-rescue in different situations.

The APPG says it will raise the issue with the Department for Education ‘as a matter of urgency’.

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My 100km fundraising trek in Scotland EVERY YEAR CoppaFeel takes up to 100 challengers on a trek in aid of breast cancer and this year I felt daring and applied.

You will never guess what ... they chose ME! ME out of over 750 applicants!

HAVE YOU ever tried to use cash in a shop, and been refused? That happened to more than a third of us last year.

I sat in shock initially weighing up everything...childcare, fundraising again, camping and of course a 100km trek.

But now, in response to widespread protest, supermarkets and high street shops have promised that they will continue to accept cash. Aldi, Asda, Coop, John Lewis, Lloyds Pharmacy and Waitrose have all joined a pledge organised by the consumer group Which? to protect customers’ choice.

But at the end of the day IF I didn’t do this I would massively regret it and come on its for Charity! A massive one at that!

I hope you will all get behind me on this, leaving my children for a week is massive but what I am going to do whilst in Scotland is soooo much more.

Which? is now asking the government to set out when it will introduce laws protecting access to cash, which the Treasury promised in March 2020. A treasury spokesman said: “We remain committed to further legislation to protect cash.”

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NEWSLETTERS and meetings in neighbours’ homes were very much the way Neighbourhood Watch operated two decades ago, with streets or groups of streets within a neighbourhood working together through Coordinators.

Today, that approach has not disappeared altogether, but time has certainly moved on, and so has society, criminals and the police.

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Some SURPRISING driving laws MOTORISTS have been urged to consider their everyday driving habits in case they’re breaking the law unknowingly.

The driving experts at LeaseCar.co.uk have revealed a list of laws that drivers may not even realise they are breaking.

From dirty number plates to using mobile phones at drive-thrus, there are many unsuspecting motoring laws that can catch out even the sharpest of drivers.

Many of these offences can carry hefty fines or even severe penalties.

A spokesperson from LeaseCar.co.uk said: “There are many rules and regulations of the road that we may not have been directly taught, but are very important to know in order to avoid prosecution.

“Motorists often assume that the legalities of the road are simple and self explanatory; however, this is not the case.

“Being wary of the less obvious rules, regulations and laws can keep drivers out of trouble with the law.”

Dirt on number plate It is a crime to block your number plate with something that can impact its visibility towards other drivers, ANPR cameras and the police.

However, it is also an offence if your number plate is blocked by either dirt or snow. The penalty for this can be anything up to £1,000. So making sure your vehicle is clean and shiny is important for more than just aesthetic reasons!

Swearing Getting angry behind the wheel could land you in hot water, especially when it is excessive.

Not only can this be classified as a breach of peace, but it could also leave you with up to a £1,000 fine that you will have to pay for losing your cool.

Splashing pedestrians Now you may think that this only happens in Hollywood movies when the character is having a bad day. In fact, it is an offence to splash a pedestrian with malicious intent. A common punishment for this offence is

a £100 fine and three points on the licence. However, in exceptional circumstances this can rise to a figure as high as £5,000. Taking care to avoid puddles near bus shelters and pedestrianised areas is the best way to avoid this.

Paying by phone in a drive thru Possibly one of the most surprising offences on this list is using your phone to pay when you are in a drive thru. With the risk of £200 and six points on your license this is an offence many motorists will be looking to avoid. If you are paying for food with contactless phone payment, make sure to turn your engine off first or failing that, use an alternative method like card or cash.

Unsecured animals in the car While dogs poking their head out of the car is definitely cute to see, it can actually pose a serious safety risk, not only to the driver but other motorists too. If your pet is able to move about your vehicle freely and without any safety measures it can cause distracted driving, which can be punishable by a £100 fine.

Driving too slowly This rule is one that sparks controversy because some deem it as unfair or harsh, whereas others believe by eradicating slow drivers traffic jams will be less severe.

Although there is no minimum speed limit on motorways for example, if you’re caught driving dangerously too slow, you can be pulled over by the police.

Depending on the severity of the offence, a common penalty is a £100 fine and three points for not showing reasonable consideration to other drivers.

Warning drivers Warning other drivers of speed cameras and police vehicles may seem like a heroic act, but it could land you in some trouble. In the eyes of the law this can obstruct the duties of an officer and can hinder the effectiveness of the job they’re doing. Carrying a potential fine of up to £1000 it is definitely an offence to be aware of next time you try to warn other drivers.

Why your dog may be in danger DOG THEFTS across the UK soared last year.

The problem is now so serious that the government is to set up a pet theft taskforce to fight the organised crime gangs involved.

The taskforce will include officials from the Environment Department (Defra), the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice and the police. There will also be input from animal welfare experts.

Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, said: “Having callous thieves steal a muchloved pet is heart-breaking for families, and is a cruel crime.”

Stealing a pet is already a criminal offence, with the offender facing up to seven years in prison.

The police strongly advise pet owners never to leave their pet unattended in public, to vary their walking routines, and to take basic security steps at home, such as checking locks on doors and garden gates.

Cradling babies There are many requirements to adhere to when driving with a baby on board. As well as not placing your baby in a front-facing seat and having the appropriate car seat in accordance to their size, it is also illegal to cradle a baby in a vehicle. The safety of a child is deemed as the most important and if this safety is not met, drivers could be faced with a £500 and three points on their license.

Sleeping in your car whilst drunk If you’ve had a few too many and you’re thinking about sleeping in your car instead of making your way home, then think again. This seemingly harmless act can be charged as being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle and can get you disqualified from driving as well as leaving you with up to a £2,500 fine to pay.

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HAVE YOUR SAY on Mental Health services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROBLEMS represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. One in four adults experiences at least one mental health problem in any given year.

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is planning to invest in and improve the way adult mental health are provided– and the public is being urged to have their say.

A public consultation runs until 15 August 2021 and everyone is asked to get involved and help shape future services.

Andy Williams, Chief Executive of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), who are leading the consultation, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic meant we had to quickly change how we worked – introducing temporary measures – to keep service users safe while continuing their care.

“We want to know what people think about the proposed improvements we’ve made during the pandemic and whether we should make them permanent. We also want to talk to people about other plans to improve mental health services when their need is urgent or when people need planned care and treatment.”

Whether you use services now or may do in the future, tell us what matters most to you and your family by participating in a consultation and completing an online questionnaire.

To find out more about the consultation and what is proposed and to complete an online questionnaire visit www.greatmentalhealthllr.nhs.uk To request a copy of the questionnaire for you to fill in at home or to arrange to complete it with a member of staff, telephone us on 0116 295 0750 or email beinvolved@LeicesterCityCCG.nhs.uk

Step up to Great Mental Health today!

For up-to-date news on the consultation, follow us on social media: Facebook: @NHSLeicester Twitter: @NHSLeicester #GreatmentalhealthLLR

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Glenfield Primary School News Success in a Virtual Sports Competition

The past year has bought us closer together and we have overcome so many hurdles side by side. We look forward to a bright future with our pupils, families, staff and local community.

Learn together, achieve together and be the best that we can be.

Displaying our pupils’ work

Planning Apps Erection of an extension to the existing sales building, provision of electric charging hub, rearrangement of car parking and associated works - at Branting Hill Service Station, Groby Road Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GJ Single storey side / rear extension (to include demolition of existing conservatory) - at 56 Cranstone Crescent, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8LA Single storey side and rear extension including pitched roof over part of existing flat roof and single storey front extension - at 16 Wellesbourne Drive, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8ER

YEAR 6 took part in a Virtual Sports Competition against other Primary Schools in Leicester and the surrounding area.

Installation of CAT ladder - at Unit B, Kirby Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DU

We had great fun completing a range of different activities throughout the day including an obstacle course, relay, over/ under game and long jump. The children were fantastic in their teams and their cooperation and wonderful support of one another certainly paid off when it was revealed that Glenfield had achieved 2nd place in the competition overall! Well done Year 6!

Single storey rear extension at 14 Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GJ Two storey and single storey rear extensions, single storey side extension (including partial demolition of existing house and outbuildings) and erection of a two storey detached dwelling to the side of No. 49 - at 49 Fairefield Crescent, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8EJ

Goodbye Year 6!

WOW! We’ve reached the end of the year and what a year it has been!

We are so proud of the resilience and determination that our children have demonstrated in the face of these challenging times and changes. We set high expectations at the beginning of the year and the children have certainly maintained these, proving how truly ready they are for high school.

We have loved the opportunity to teach our Year 6 children and watch them grow into the confident and curious young people that they are, and they should be incredibly proud of all that they have accomplished this year, and throughout their time at Glenfield Primary.

THE CHILDREN at Glenfield Primary have all had their hard work and achievements displayed around the school.

We wanted to share their wonderful work.

Sunflowers

WE HAVE some green fingered gardeners among us.

The children have watered and nurtured the seeds into something quite spectacular.

It’s time to say goodbye and we wish each and every one of our children the very best for the future where we know they will continue to succeed and shine like the stars that they are. Good luck!

End of Year

AS THE school year comes to an end, we would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to our pupils, families, staff and the local community.

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Addition of pitched roof to existing flat roof - at 20 Kelvon Close, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AT Erection of single dwelling with associated access (resubmission of application 20/1233/FUL) - at Land To The Rear Of 182 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GT

Single Storey Front, Side and Rear extension with Garden Room - at 7 Liberty Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8JD

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Council urges puppy checks after microchipping prosecution RESIDENTS are being urged to ensure that they make the right checks when buying a puppy after a local breeder was fined for failing to microchip a puppy transferred over to a new owner.

Keane Owen of Equity Road, Enderby bred the Dogue de Bordeaux puppies and transferred one to a buyer on 29 October 2020. After the new owner took the puppy to the vets it was found not to be microchipped.

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YOUR MOTHER Used To Say “This house looks like Casey’s Court!”

If, upon returning home from a hard day at work, your mother yelled this, you were advised to run for cover.

Under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, puppies must be chipped before they are given or sold to a new owner. The chip must also contain the details of the breeder when a microchip is implanted.

Complying with the law is vital for breeders to ensure that puppies can be traced in any instance of dog theft, or if a dog goes missing.

Mr Owen pleaded guilty and was fined £40 and ordered to pay £200 in costs and a £34 victim surcharge using the Single Justice Procedure.

Councillor Les Phillimore, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Community and Environmental Services, said: “We believe that this is the first prosecution for an offence of this kind in England since the regulations were introduced, and it highlights just how important it is to do your checks on the breeder you’re buying from.

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“Please also ensure the puppy is at least eight weeks old, microchipped and registered to the breeder.”

For more information visit www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/newsand-awards/news/council-urges-puppy-checks/

Quite simply, it meant that she was unhappy with the tidyness of the home, and that someone was in big trouble for making a mess.

An alternative phrase - my mother liked to rotate her sayings - was: “It looks like Jack Shepherd’s kitchen in here!”

We knew that we had to get the place tidied up - pronto!

DID YOUR MUM OR DAD COME OUT WITH SOME WEIRD AND WONDERFUL SAYINGS WHEN YOU WERE A NIPPER? If so, drop us a line and share your story, before these little gems vanish from our memories.

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JULY 2021 GLENFIELD GAZETTE • Tel: 0116 287 3122 • Email: info@glenfieldgazette.com

Hello from Glenfield Drama Group!

WE ARE A community drama group, which means that we allow everyone to participate either on stage or behind it. Our group welcomes anyone from 6 to 96 with or without drama experience.

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Our ethos is to provide a safe space for people to learn and develop new skills, and allow them to share skills with others through drama.

This includes set painting, stage lighting, prop making, backstage support and much more. There is always something for people to get involved with if they are not a fan of being on stage.

The pandemic has shown us how important community projects are, and how they can bring people together and enrich lives.

We have performed at the Methodist Church Hall in Glenfield since 1965, but the pandemic and future building works mean that we will be unable to perform there for the foreseeable future. We all miss performing so much and can’t wait that long, so we have relocated to New College and started COVID-safe rehearsals in preparation. Due to the uncertain nature of lockdowns and third waves, we have adopted a rehearsal format that means we are able to practice the show in isolation or small groups until full restrictions are lifted. The show itself will be a mix of songs from our favourite musicals. It’s a real mix of old and new, with something for everyone from classics like Calamity Jane and West Side Story to newcomers like Evan Hansen and Six. We will explore a range of emotions through the songs, much like lockdown, but overall we want people to enjoy the show as much as we will, from rehearsal to show dates.

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THE NHS would like to hear your views and experiences of GP-led (primary care) services during the Covid-19 pandemic to help build on the things that you like about the service and to identify areas of care that could be improved for people like you, your family, and friends.

Even if you haven’t visited your General Practice recently it’s still really important that the NHS hears from you so that they can understand the way care needs to be provided to you in the future.

Here is the short web link to the online survey: www.bit.ly/PrimaryCareLLR The survey is anonymous and can take up to 20 minutes to complete depending on your answers.

Please ensure that you don’t share any personal information in this survey such as your name, home address, or specific details of your medical history.

The survey will stay open until Monday, 12th July 2021.

If you have any questions about the survey, please email: beinvolved@leicestercityccg. nhs.uk.

Slim down TWO OUT of three adults in the UK are now overweight.

That means that the Government has made tackling obesity as the ‘priority’ for recovering from the pandemic. (80 per cent of our health problems are caused by unhealthy lifestyles.)

Can YOU spot the 10 differences in the cartoons above?

Answers are on page 24. Good luck!

Boris Johnson recently announced an Office for Health Promotion (OHP) to boost our activity and to slim our waistlines. Experts say that the Covid-19 death toll has been fuelled by the obesity epidemic.

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St Peter’s Church News A T THE END of this month my parents will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

Apart from saying something disturbing about the ages of their children, this is one of the most significant landmarks in a long journey which began in a London university with a gifted pianist being irritated by a new classmate who seemed to think he knew how to play a particular piece better. It’s been my privilege in recent years to hold thanksgivings for a number of couples who have reached forty, fifty, even seventy years of marriage, as well as oversee the beginning of dozens of new partnerships. There are a couple of consistent messages which have been evident: Life doesn’t always work out as planned. Many of those couples had particular goals in mind when they wed – my own parents thought their future would be in Africa – but unexpected events, unwelcome illnesses, have forced an adjustment in their plans.

Several have ended up having to care for one another at different times. Marriage has provided them with the firm foundation to deal with these upheavals. ‘In sickness and in health’.

Sometimes you’ve just got to stick with it. Of course, there are circumstances where abuse or violence – physical or emotional – is present and the very concept of marriage is abused by one or both spouses’ behaviour. At these times personal safety may require separation. But it’s fair to say that all marriages also go through tough times: times when there are major disagreements, times when there feels little excitement or buzz, times when you wonder about the exit. But those who have been married for decades say that if you can work through those differences, work at the relationship, then it pays off in the long-term companionship and closeness that results. ‘Till death us do part’.

Of course not everyone gets married and I have written in a previous article about the vital importance of friendships; loss has also been something we’ll all had to think about in the last year.

But one other phrase in the marriage vows seems to be important in all these different situations: ‘In the presence of God’. Marriage is designed by God, and whatever our experience of it, the presence of God – the God who is love, and demonstrates eternal commitment to his promises – strengthens and deepens our loves and lives.

Richard Trethewey

Rector of St Peter’s, Glenfield and All Saints, Newtown Linford.

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Praise for road scheme near Glenfield

National award for local road improvement work A £10M SCHEME to tackle congestion and improve road links between Leicester city centre and the rest of the county, has scooped a national award for the considerate way in which the work was carried out.

Improvements on the A5630 Anstey Lane and A46 roundabout in north west Leicester were completed on time and within budget last summer – and the scheme has now been recognised for its high standards.

At the national Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Awards; the project, carried out by Galliford Try on behalf of Leicestershire County Council, scooped the title of ‘most considerate site’ in the £7.5m-£10m bracket.

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Garlic Roasted Peppers These colourful roasted peppers are full of Mediterranean flavours. They make a great simple starter for a dinner party or served as part of a summer buffet. To serve chilled, allow the peppers to cool completely then cover and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours.

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4 large red peppers 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 115g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 55g (2oz) pitted black olives 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp pesto sauce 75g (3oz) feta cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

I arrived early to the restaurant. The manager said do you mind waiting a bit? I said no.

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I remember when all the other kids would bully me because of the wild exaggerations I’d make.

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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. Slice each pepper in half, cutting though the stalks, and remove the seeds. Place the pepper halves, cut side up, in a shallow roasting tin. Top with the garlic, tomatoes and olives.

2. Drizzle over half the oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast for 25-30 mins until the peppers are just tender and lightly charred in places. Leave to cool for 10 mins.

3. Blend the pesto sauce with the rest of the olive oil. Serve the warm peppers topped with the feta cheese and the pesto dressing.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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The preacher for Sunday next will be found hanging on the notice board in the porch.

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The minister is going on holiday next Saturday. Could all missionary boxes be handed into the vicarage by Friday evening, at the latest.

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Ladies, when you have emptied the teapot, please stand upside down in the sink.

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There will be a procession in the grounds of the monastery next Sunday afternoon. If it rains in the afternoon, the procession will take place in the morning.

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Would you like to be a part of a new small and friendly Walking and Talking Group in Groby?

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Don’t want to walk alone?

Ever wondered where a footpath might lead to?

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Coming out from isolating/shielding?

IF YOUR answer was yes to any of the above questions … this group might be for you.

Walking on your own may feel a little daunting, so having a compassionate Walk Leader... helping you to lift your spirits with light heartedness and a positive outlook whilst you are gaining many other health benefits in the process and in the company of a warm and friendly group.

Benefits of walking Walking can reduce your risk of chronic disease. The physical benefits of walking are well documented, walking to lower blood sugar levels and your overall risk for diabetes. regular walking lowered blood pressure by as much as 11 points and may reduce the risk of stroke by up to 40%.

One of the most cited studies on walking and health, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that those who walked enough to meet physical activity guidelines (150 minutes or more per week) had a 30% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared with those who did not walk regularly.

For disease prevention, longer walks are key…doing a one hour-long walk at least once or twice a week.

Plus, it has tremendous benefits, from supporting a healthy immune system to boosting your metabolism to strengthening your joints, muscles, and bones—not to

mention it’s amazing for stress relief and enjoying a little ‘me time.’” especially through some greenery or soaking in a bit of sunlight. when you make your walks social that interaction helps you feel connected, which can make you feel happier.

Daily walking increases metabolism by burning extra calories and by preventing muscle loss, which is particularly important as we get older.

It can even delay the onset of varicose veins. As you age, your risk of varicose veins increases. However, walking is a proven way to prevent them from developing, and even if you suffer with them already, walking can ease related swelling and restlessness in your legs.

There are so many positive benefits that can be enjoyed by walking!

Walking with others is a great way to meet new people and keep motivated. So, if this group sounds for you, I would genuinely love you to be a part of this new venture!

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Your digestion will improve by walking more. That’s because a regular walking routine can greatly improve your bowel movements, as it utilises core and abdominal muscles, encouraging movement in our digestive system.

And it can help alleviate joint pain. By helping to improve your range of motion and mobility because walking increases blood flow to tense areas and helps strengthen the muscles surrounding your joints.

Walking can help you feel more creative.

And last but not least, it will help you to sleep better at night. That’s because exercise naturally boosts the effects of melatonin, the sleep hormone.

Walking also helps reduce pain and stress, which can cause sleep disturbances.

I once stayed in a four-star hotel. All the rooms were full of petrol.

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Date For Your Diary

BBQ Party to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee TO CELEBRATE the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Glenfield Parish Council will be holding a BBQ Party in the Park 12.30 – 4pm / 6.30 – 10pm with a live jazz band on Friday 3rd June 2022.

Lighting of the official beacon will take place in Ellis Park from 9pm with a piper.

Further details to follow in due course.

Can you sleep?

IN THE WEST, insomnia is thought to affect between 10 and 30 per cent of adults at any one time, according to the Economic and Social Research Council.

The group also says that a tenth of British adults regularly take some kind of sleeping tablet, with its accompanying risk of addiction.

Now The Sleep Charity, which campaigns to improve sleep support, warns that: “While prescription drugs can help with short-term insomnia, and help to break a cycle of poor sleep, they don’t tackle the root problem. They really just mask symptoms. With longterm insomnia, lifestyle changes usually need to happen, which is why cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is an effective treatment.”

Let’s Fly If you’re looking for a fun, easy and inexpensive activity this summer, why not consider kite flying?

We have two Chinese philosophers to thank for the invention of the kite more than 2,000 years ago, who used readily available silk and bamboo – although legend suggests that a Chinese farmer beat them to it by tying a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away.

The first kites were generally rectangular and flat rather than bowed, and were often decorated with symbols and pictures as well as whistles and strings.

They had a number of uses including communication in military operations as well as testing wind speeds, measuring distances and even lifting men. Kite flying was then spread to Japan by Buddhist monks, onto India where they were used as ‘fighter kites’ in specific festivals, and to Polynesia, by this time made from cloth and wood and used in religious ceremonies.

It was the famous traveller of the thirteenth century, Marco Polo, who first brought stories of kites to Europe but it was another 300 years until kites were regularly brought back by sailors returning from Japan and Malaysia. Eventually, scientists and researchers began to realise their potential for experiments – Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Wilson and Thomas-François Dalibard used kites to learn more about wind and the weather, while Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright brothers used them to aid in the development of aeroplanes.

Nowadays, their use is mainly recreational.

So, how do you become an expert kite flyer?

• Learn the best wind conditions. Most experienced fliers suggest between 5 – 25 miles per hour, which means plants and leaves will be moving but not blowing about furiously.

• Find a clear, open area such as a field or park. The bigger the space, the more line you can let out and the more fun you’ll have moving your kite across the sky.

Make sure that you stay away from roads and power lines, and never fly in rain or lightning.

• Lay out the kite and lines on the ground before you start. Check all connectors and bridles and make sure there are no knots or tangles. Ensure you have around 20 to 35 metres of line and that they’re the same length on both sides.

• Launch by stepping backwards and pulling both handles to your side and control the kite by pulling the lines.

• Be careful of other people. If you do tangle lines, walk slowly with the other flier to slide the tangle down the line of the kite, where it can be more easily unwrapped.

You can spend as little as a few pounds on a kite or, if the budget allows, as much as a couple of hundred. Who knows? With a little practice, you might develop a new talent this summer.

Finally, there are lots of kite festivals held all over the country and up to date details can be found at www.kitecalendar.co.uk.

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RAILWAY STORIES

BY TED COOK

THE OTHER things I used to get called on to do as I was a Relief Signalman was to cover the Automatic Half Barrier Level Crossings on the Melton Line during engineering works at weekends.

The reasons for this could be if the work was in the vicinity of the crossing it would cause the barriers to stay down when not necessary so they would be put on local control at the site. The other reason could be when one line was closed and trains were working both ways on one line and trains coming in the wrong direction would not work the crossing.

Now I was based at Broome Lane East Goscote on a cold Sunday evening. In case a train arrived before I could put the barriers down there would red lights in the track some way back from the crossing.

As it was quiet I was in the hut provided, trying to keep warm. There had not been a train for sometime so I went out to check and found the red lights were missing! I was looking round in case they had been moved probably by some children. When a man walking his dog came back up the lane and asked what I was doing. When I told him he said “Oh I moved them to the back of your hut as if a train came it would stop!” I put him right - that is what the lights were there for! He did say he was sorry it was only after he had gone I thought he had trespassed on the railway getting the lights! I was just glad to get the lights back as I did not know how I was going to explain losing them!

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Pride Month

By Lindzi Mayann

June was PRIDE month: a global tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots, a celebration of sexual diversity and an ongoing drive for equality and acceptance.

SCAM ALERT!

Covid Vaccine Passport Scam GLENFIELD PARISH Council have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports”.

Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details (for an admin fee).

LGBTQ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, queer and questioning. At best this list arouses interest, often it causes confusion and at worst, disdain.

I’m heterosexual (straight) however over the years I’ve had plenty family, friends and colleagues share their stories with me - whether it be violence or harassment, the experiences are all too regularly upsetting and disturbing.

This is an ongoing issue. The cold fact is, people are still being treated negatively due to their sexual orientation.

In my opinion, discrimination most often comes from immaturity, misinformation or lack of education and understanding.

Terms such as biromantic and cupiosexual, plus the ever-evolving scene of gender identity is off-putting for many.

I hear a lot of anger and disrespect, when ultimately other people’s preferences have no need to cause any offence.

Also I think people are scared of causing offence accidentally, therefore avoid the topic altogether.

So where is the balance? How can we positively add to LGBTQ PRIDE all year round?

Being aware that there are so many ‘versions’ of sexuality and attraction (or non-attraction as the case may be) is better than denial.

Shaming the labels and questioning beliefs won’t stop people identifying in whatever way they want to.

But then I also think it’s sensible not to expect everyone to understand what certain words mean - if you’re comfortable enough to share your sexuality, you might find yourself being asked for definitions. And of course, if you want to understand more, ask in an open way.

If you’re unsure what to say try: sorry I don’t know what that means, would you mind explaining?

A huge myth that I’m going to take this opportunity to bust is, just because someone is attracted to the same gender as you, doesn’t mean they’re attracted to you.

That goes for all genders and sexualities, but the biggest cringe is when I hear guys comment, ‘he better not fancy me…’

Men who fancy men, have taste. Just like men who fancy women have preferences, plus vice versa or whatever.

Overall, identity is something far deeper than one aspect or ‘label’.

Some people are nice and some people are not, regardless. If everyone was proud of who they are, what feeling would we all share?

Lindzi

Did you spot all 10 differences?

1. Fish on T shirt, 2. Boy gone, 3. Hat band colour changed, 4. Bag sign, 5. Hat flower, 6. Pen in shirt pocket 7. Finger missing, 8. Passport, 9. Small boy’s mouth, 10. Cufflink

The website has since been taken down, but in case similar emails/websites appear can you please circulate the attached alert to your residents, members, groups and mailing lists.

And just to reiterate, your vaccination status is obtained FREE through the NHS App, website or by calling the NHS on 119.

Calling All Local Clubs, Groups and Societies ALL BEING WELL, Coronavirus restrictions may start to be relaxed and/or removed in the next few weeks.

If so, then it may be possible for local community groups to start holding events again - although at the time of writing this, no clear plans have been released by the government.

If you run a club, group or society in Glenfield, it would be great to hear your news. Why not drop a line to the Gazette, and we’ll share your story with our readers. Thanks!

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Beat the Barbecue Bugs

THE EARTH’S resources are dwindling. The solution is the Sleep.

Inside a hibernating city, Ben struggles with his limited waking time and the disease stealing his wife from him. Watching over the sleepers, lonely Peruzzi craves the family he never knew.

It’s important to remember a few basic rules to keep those bugs away – and we’re not just talking about flies and midges. Warm weather is the perfect breeding ground for bugs such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter to grow, which can lead to nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and headaches.

Cooking Raw Meat Safely When we cook raw meat on a barbecue it can be hard to tell if it’s actually cooked properly – charred may be tasty, but that doesn’t mean it’s well done. There’s also a risk to your health if you spread germs from raw meat onto food that is ready to eat.

It’s also worth remembering that just because chicken is hot on the outside, it doesn’t mean it’s safe, so make sure it’s not pink, the juices run clear and it’s steaming hot all the way through.

Barbecue fans also need to be careful when it comes to food bugs in side dishes. Coleslaw, mayonnaise and rice dishes are perfect breeding grounds for bacteria, and are just as much of a risk when it comes to causing food poisoning.

Kings of a Dead World

By Jamie Mollart

It’s finally time to dust off our barbecues, but once the person manning the barbecue has a bottle of beer in one hand and a fly swat in the other, it can be all too easy to become complacent while trying to please hungry guests. Here’s how to make sure you don’t fall victim to food poisoning when dining al fresco.

If you’re worried about how well the food is cooking, then there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own meat to cook indoors first, to avoid it altogether, or sticking to the safer food options instead.

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Everywhere, dissatisfaction is growing. The city is about to wake.

About the author Follow These Top 10 Barbecue Safety Rules: 1. Wash your hands before you start cooking or preparing food and thoroughly after handling raw meat.

2. Cook meat first in the oven then put it on the barbecue to add to the flavour.

3. Use separate utensils for raw and cooked meat.

4. Keep plates of raw meat separate to cooked food.

5. Make sure the coals are glowing red with a powdery grey surface before you start cooking – this means that they are hot enough to cook on. If they are still flickering then it’s not quite ready.

6. Don’t cook meat from frozen – make sure it’s properly thawed beforehand.

7. Turn the meat regularly and move it around the barbecue to make sure it cooks evenly.

8. Don’t add sauces or marinades to cooked food if it’s already been mixed with raw meat.

9. You can eat steaks and joints of beef or lamb (not cooked in the middle) as long as the outside has been properly cooked, but this does not include food made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers.

10. Make sure that salads, dips, deli meats and cooked rice are not kept out of the fridge for any more than a couple of hours. Instead, keep them cool, covered, and out of the sun.

Jamie Mollart runs his own advertising company, and has won awards for marketing. Over the years he has been widely published in magazines, been a guest on some well-respected podcasts and blogs, and Patrick Neate called him ‘quite a writer’ on the Book Slam podcast. He is married and lives in Leicestershire with his family.

He’s a member of the newly launched Climate Fiction Writers League, a group of global authors all raising awareness about climate change through their writing.

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Glorious Glenfield Summer Garden Competition Glenfield Parish Council is now accepting nominations for our Glorious Glenfield Summer Garden Competition.

The closing date will be Friday 6th August 2021 and the categories are as follows:-

CATEGORY 1: BEST FRONT GARDEN or CATEGORY 2: BEST FLORAL DISPLAY Prizes will be presented at the Glenfield’s Gardener’s Association garden show on Saturday 21st August 2021 To nominate a garden please either email the parish office admin@glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk stating the category and address of the resident who you feel has excelled in striving to make Glenfield bloom, or complete and return the form below to the Parish Council Office, Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL

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‘Bomber Jacket Blitz’ review

BY OLIVIA MULLIGAN WE’RE ALMOST HALF-WAY through 2021- not yet fully back to normality after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped alternative rock/ indie band Hydeout from releasing their second single ‘Bomber Jacket Blitz’.

It’s another catchy track from the group, with that same memorable quality as its predecessor ‘Schooled’, released in November 2020.

I review the band’s new single ‘Bomber Jacket Blitz’ after its release on June 4.

The Inner Soul’s Anthem The track starts out with the sound of rapid drums, which seem to speak of something slightly chaotic and tumultuous, before being joined by a solitary guitar riff.

As the intro develops the band then falls into unison, dropping suddenly into a blaring of sound led by the sombre guitars and formidable drums. The opening lyric, ‘You kick it up, you’ll never stop/ Cus the lights of the night will never let you drop’, signals the beginning of this struggle, which is perhaps partly self-inflicted from the nature of one’s own personality and mind; ‘you’ll never stop’ being the key indicator that sometimes, when facing a problem, our negative mindset can often be unhelpful to us.

We’ll never change as it is simply the way we are, and the way we’ve been accustomed to think.

Yet there’s a sense of early hope in the lights which ‘will never let you drop’, where surroundings seem to act as a distracting, almost protective presence, attempting to drown out the flood of thoughts and intense emotions within the mind. Despite the threat present, the mind is still trying to push through these negative feelings and overcome them.

Pushing Through Pain It’s clear to see there are similar themes in the track resembling those so poignantly presented in ‘Schooled’,

making the two tracks together seem almost interlinked, where we’re presented with another stage of the mind’s selfstruggle.

This time, however, as we’re grappling against inner emotional issues, we’re seeing a progress,-whether conscious or unconscious-into dealing with them. And it’s through a method with which many of us will be able to resonate. Do you know the one I’m talking about?

Picture yourself out in the nightclub, drink in hand. You came here to enjoy yourself and have a good time, but something’s not right and it doesn’t seem all that easy.

Maybe you saw someone you don’t get along with or had an argument, or the reason you’re there is to get away from problems elsewhere. The alcohol, as we all know, fuels those emotions inside you already present, threatening to overwhelm you. Yet somehow, you know that with the rhythmic pulsing of that amplified music, you will be okay. Despite whatever you’re dealing with, you’ll make your way on to the dance floor and just…dance.

This is the impression I felt from first hearing the song.

It’s like a declaration of ‘I’m not okay, but I’m handling it’, with that sense of will and determination to get through buried underneath the surface, slowly working its way outwards. It feels like an acknowledgement of that feeling we’ve all experienced, where, although things aren’t

(l-r) Ellie, Joel, Sam and Adam Photography by Jade Pogson: @jadepogsonphotography going your way in a particular moment, you deal with it and get through it anyways.

Nothing shows this more in the track than the line ‘Cus we’re moving in a way as we hear the music play’- while literally referring to dancing, there’s also the sense of an emotional and mental movement into dealing with current issues of the mind… where the ‘I’m not okay, but I’m dealing with it’ message becomes clear.

Described on their Soundcloud, the band refers to their new single as: ‘…a message to anyone who feels trapped within themselves. Anyone who feels the urge to just be themself and let loose but their mind tells them otherwise. Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to hold your jacket and get you on the dance floor.

One of the biggest influences for this song are the Arctic Monkeys, hence their feature

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in the prechorus. We worked so hard to put this together, despite the pandemic and now we think it’s needed even more, to give people energy, make them feel alive.’

With the song’s chorus this sense of overcoming one’s own inner struggles becomes more powerful, with the lyrics ‘I’ll hold your bomber jacket when you cannot stand it/ If it’s too hot inside, I’ll take you aside…’.

Here, it’s very possible that while this refers to that faithful friend who’s always looking out for you, it’s also about how there is always a solution to whatever issue we’re facing, and how we can help ourselves to figure out what that is.

Because once we know what that solution is, we can then move forwards and push through the pain.

‘Bomber Jacket Blitz’ is available to stream now on Apple Music/YouTube/ Spotify.

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André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra performing The Second Waltz live in Maastricht.

Taken from the DVD Shall We Dance.

YOU DON’T need to be a classical music fan to enjoy this video!

The Second Waltz by Shostakovic is a fabulous piece of music, and this open air performance in Maastricht is an absolute feast for the eyes and ears.

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