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Martinshaw’s Road to Wembley glory Eight months ago over 14,400 children aged between 10 and 11 years, representing over 1,800 schools started on the route to Wembley and the chance to run out onto the hallowed turf of the home of English football prior to the Championship playoff final between West Ham and Blackpool.
WEMBLEY WINNERS: The triumphant Martinshaw lads raise the cup
On 19th May 2012 that dream was to come true for the final two teams, Romilly Primary School, from Barry, Wales, representing Cardiff City as winners of the Southern area versus Martinshaw Primary School representing Leicester City as winners of the North of England region. On Friday 18th May, to rousing cheers from their school mates, in a mini bus hired for them by Npower, the Martinshaw players, along with some of their parents and coaches, set off for a hotel near to Wembley to spend the night prior to the game. The following day, excited family, teachers, Headmaster and a slightly elderly Governor made their way, joining up with the team for a few minutes before they were whisked away on a guided tour of the Stadium. At 1.40pm the teams ran out onto the pitch with the School names and players displayed on the huge television screens at both ends of the ground. (Continued on page 6)
Chat over coffee at the library Saturday June 16th The Diamond Jubilee has brought an unexpected benefit to Groby’s library users. An impromptu coffee morning on the Saturday of the jubilee weekend was such a success that they are going try it again on Saturday June 16th from 10 until 12 noon. Although the chance to browse the books, and chat with friends will of course be free there will be a nominal charge for tea and coffee to cover costs. If it’s popular it could become a regular event.
No July Issue PLEASE NOTE: There’s no issue of Spotlight in July due to holidays. The next Spotlight will be out on Saturday 18th August. See you then!
Great Fun for all at the Branting Hill Jubilee Street Party On Tuesday 5th June over 90 neighbours, extended families and friends on Branting Hill and Stonelodge Road came together for a day of fun and games to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. The community came together at 9.30am to set up and “dress” the street and it was clear straightaway what a great day it was going to be with the amount of laughter taking place. At 12.30 with every one changed into their red,white and blue the party was officially opened, the BBQs fired up and the street ready with gazebos, bouncy castles, skittles competition, childrens soft play areas, plant and book swop, drawing and painting area, childrens tombola, Jubilee raffle, neighbours recipes booklet, best Jubilee hat, Jubilee goody bags and 60 feet of tables down the centre of the road for the bring and share food and drink along with an afternoon tea and cakes theme at 3pm. By the time it came to re-open the road neighbours had become friends, children were tired from the fun and games, going home with lots of goodies. A good time had been had by all.This was the first effort of the community coming together and all agreed was something that can be built on. As lead organiser I would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions and donations along with local businesses: Sevenoaks Garden Centre, Cafe 7 at Sevenoaks Garden Centre, Wilson News Shop and Snips Hair at Glenfield Hospital..
Ken Earp
IT’S A RIGHT ROYAL KNEES-UP: Residents of Branting Hill and Stonelodge Road celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
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