June 2013 herald magazine

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Markfield Skate Park is up and running!

JUNE 2013

Quick Reminder - no Herald in July July is holiday time for everyone associated with The Herald so there won’t be an issue next month. We’ll be back again - all being well - on 3rd August, with our batteries recharged!

Markfield Congregational Church

Celebrating Fifty Years in our Church Building On 18th May 2013 Markfield Congregational Church celebrated 50 years of worship in the present Church building.

After all the hard work, planning, fund raising and frustrating bad weather delays Markfield’s new Markfield Skate Park is up and running.

What a relief. The main construction finished on Thursday 16th May and within minutes of the contractors dismantling the security fencing it was inundated by youngsters dying to try it out. They could not be restrained any longer and even swept it clean themselves so eager were they to try it out.

We have still got a bit of work to do on the spectator area with extending the pathway and boundary fencing, putting up safety signs and grassing the area. The new site has some amazing new features that will suit all children and young people off all ages and abilities. Feedback we have had from youngsters is that it is amazing and just BRILLIANT. Compared to the old skate park the surface of the new one is amazingly quiet and all we can hear is the youngsters themselves having fun. What I find is really wonderful is young children and girls having a go and when I popped down this morning seeing parents and grandparents seeing their little dots bravely scooting along the flats and daring to try the lower level ramps. Could I ask that parents to encourage their off spring to wear safety helmets and pads to prevent any injury. These can be bought very reasonably and can help prevent any painful injury. We do have a few sets of safety equipment available at the centre if you need to borrow one.

Can I also ask all you users to make sure that any litter is placed in the bins provided so that the site remains clean and tidy.

Once all the work has been completed we will be holding an official opening ceremony. This will give us the opportunity to properly thank all those who have worked so hard to complete the project, raised funds, provided grants or just volunteered to muck in and help.

On a final note I must mention one of our project group members Bill Walmsley who, after all his “hair pulling”, was so relieved when work was completed that he really wanted to be the very first to have a skate board on the new site. As Bill didn’t feel confident or skilled enough to actually have a go at riding a skate board so, his daughter kindly gave him a tiny 10cm skate board to be proudly perched on one of the skate park features to record this historic moment for the village.

Ron Grantham

The afternoon began with a procession from the Church Hall to the Church, thus re-enacting the event of 1963. Mrs Evelyn Snell (the church’s longest serving member) opened the door to the congregation attending the service. The music was provided by Alan Sankey and Friends from St David’s Church, Coalville. The ladies choir sang, “Bless this House” and newly appointed Congregational Federation President, Mrs Margaret Morris re-dedicated the Church.

After the service afternoon tea was served in the Church Hall and everyone had the opportunity to share fellowship and friendship together.

It was a very well supported and enjoyable event. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success.

Thornton

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Following Thomas’s progress

Local lad joins The Rifles Regiment Thomas Smith of Markfield appeared on the front page of The Herald back in December 2007, leading the cadets’ parade on Remembrance Day. Five and a half years later, we’re pleased to report that Thomas has joined the Rifles Regiment and is now undergoing full military training.

Thomas’s proud parents Paul & Abigail Smith have written into The Herald to congratulate him on getting his beret and wish him all the very best of luck in his army career. His 14-year-old sister Charlotte is missing him loads and sends her love and best wishes to her big brother.

Thomas, who celebrated his 18th birthday in May, is a former pupil of Mercenfeld Primary School, South Charnwood High School and Groby Community College.

FLASHBACK: Thomas on the front of the December 2007 issue.

Bagworth Forward Group

Reach for the Tipp-ex The Bagworth Forward Group have postponed the Coffee morning that was to be held on Saturday June 15th to discuss the question of historical information signs around the village.

Please tipp-ex the date from your diaries. It will be held later in the year when the work on the Community Centre is completed. We are keeping our fingers (and everything else) crossed that the refurbishment will be finished by the Bagworth Show. We have planned for a full Show on August 24 but we might have to resort to Plan B (we hope not).

Watch this space for further details.

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SUMMER FAYRE at St Mary & All Saints Church, Stanton under Bardon.

SATURDAY 15th June 2 - 4 p.m.

The usual stalls Tombola, Raffle, Bric-a-brac, Books, CD’s, Plants, Craft items, Cakes and Preserves.

Tea and coffee will also be available.

We hope we have a fine day, and not any snow as we had for our Spring Fayre, which we unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute.

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News about the Jelson scheme, Post Office and our new skatepark Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald This is the last article for two months as the Herald takes a well-earned and deserved rest. All those associated with the Herald and especially Mike Wilkinson should pat themselves on the back following yet another year of quality production.

The Herald has over the years, provided an important service to the community, keeping it updated with developments, providing advertising space for local business and giving people like myself an opportunity to keep people informed. I am always grateful that it has allowed me over a good many years, to contribute a regular article, although at times I must admit have not always known what I was going to write. In fact right up until the deadline for production I can still be thinking, but something always appears in the end.

So, as we are about to enter the summer break, I wanted just to update you all, on a couple of developments which may or may not begin or finish during this summer period.

Last week I went to see a key figure within Jelson Homes about their plans for Markfield. Although I campaigned against the development (London Rd) it was eventually given permission, when they went to appeal to the governments planning inspector early in 2011. That was a while ago, and since then things have not progressed at any great pace.

Recently they submitted final site designs which the Council approved and work is likely to get

underway very soon. The purpose of my visit to Jelson Homes, was to get an update on progress from them and also to lobby them over a contribution for recreational provision for the village. As it stands currently the community will get no financial support from the developer. This is down to the fact that the council asked for on-site provision of play and recreational facilities, instead of requesting an off site contribution. All along I have been asking for (and thinking we were getting) a cash contribution for off-site provision which means this money can be spent developing the communities priorities. I had even had discussions with some officers about how this money could be used. It has long been my priority to continue to invest in developing the Mayflower Close area as a central hub linking the school, library, community centre, play park, surgery and post office together. We have also just invested heavily in building a new skate park, so the pieces of the jigsaw are gradually slotting into place. Right up until the moment the Jelson site layout plan came forward for approval that was my strong belief.

This however was not sadly to be the case, as officers decided that Jelsons should provide recreational facilities on the new site itself despite it not being very far away from the Mayflower hub.

This creates a problem as it goes against what we have been trying over many years to create, and leave a facility serving just this new development almost cutting it off from the rest of the community. My discussions with Jelsons were I hope fruitful and I

found out that they actually would prefer to make a cash contribution for off-site provision. To move things forward further discussions are required with the Council to get them to accept the off-site contribution, as a better solution to the one they pursued without discussion with myself or the community. Let’s hope common sense prevails.

I mentioned the post office as being part of that central hub and clearly it is a much needed facility. I am therefore pleased to say that I was very recently informed by the post office, that they are going to improve the facility in Markfield during July; creating new services and delivering longer operational hours. The post office is vital to any vibrant community so this additional investment is most welcome. It is likely that during the period the improvements are being delivered, normal service will not be possible and the post office intends to keep people informed of any temporary changes.

My final comment this month concerns the skate park (again part of the community hub) which I am pleased to say has now been completed.

This is a first class facility for our community and I hope it provides as much enjoyment as the last one did. As I have said before, it has again been a team effort (including the children themselves) to raise the funds and get the design and build

right. But it would not have got off the ground without first securing a donation of £35k (proceeds from the sale) from the Institute trustees and I am very grateful for their support. A suitable plaque will be installed to commemorate this generosity. I was also pleased to announce a couple of weeks ago that the Borough Council had further agreed to provide a £10k grant to complete the funding package. I would just like to give special mention to Bill Walmsley who is both a Markfield Parish Councillor and a member of the Markfield Community Association.

He took the lead on behalf of the Council in ensuring the project’s success and put in the time and effort to see it through. Everybody involved can be pleased with what has been accomplished (and can pat themselves on the back) and it shows once again that when we focus on a positive objective we are more successful than we realise.

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Apply for £6m WWI funding

Cllr Michael Mullaney Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman for Bosworth, is urging local communities, including Markfield and Ratby, to apply for the new £6m First World War: then and now fund, which the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched.

HLF is making at least £1m available per year until 2019 to provide grants of between £3,000 and £10,000. The money will enable groups across the UK to explore, conserve and share their First World War heritage and deepen their understanding of the impact of the conflict.

Communities can apply for grants for a variety of different projects, which could include: • Researching, identifying and recording local heritage • Creating a community archive or collection • Developing new interpretations of heritage through exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps, etc.

• Researching, writing and performing creative material based on heritage sources • Conservation of war memorials Commenting, Cllr Michael Mullaney said: “The First World War had an unprecedented impact on communities, with so many young men leaving for the front and many not coming back. Few people are alive now who can give us a first-hand account of this period but the legacy they have left behind can still be felt and seen.

“The Heritage Lottery Fund will allow our communities to mark the centenary. I want to encourage those who want to commemorate the centenary to get in touch with the HLF and see if they can tap into this new fund.

“This anniversary will be a poignant time for local people. I look forward to working with different groups to bring the stories from that time alive and preserve our heritage for future generations.”

Obituary Norman Brown: July 18th 1926 - April 19th 2013 It is with much sadness and a great deal of regret that I have to report the death of Norman Brown aged 86. He spent four months in several different hospitals before passing away in Northampton General Hospital at midday on Friday April 19th 2013.

He was second eldest brother of six children belonging to Lawrence Brown, the founder of Leicestershire’s largest independent bus company Browns Blue Coaches Ltd of Markfield and Ibstock.

After leaving school shortly before the Second World War, Norman and his elder brother Reg both served as apprentices at a local firm of commercial vehicle repairers Ford and Slaters, before both being conscripted into the R.E.M.I. This experience proved extremely useful after the war when they joined Browns Blue and latterly became Garage Managers. Norman took charge of Markfield (Shaw Lane) Garage which he ran until the company sold out to the Midland Red in March 1963.

Norman and his younger brother Terry subsequently operated a garage and filling station on the opposite side of the A50 on Shaw Lane and also a small motor repair business in the village of Anstey five miles away.

Later Norman and his wife Wynn emigrated to Australia, but did not settle and returned to spend several years in the licensed trade as both relief Licensee’s and Landlords in several public houses especially (The White Horse at Stoke Albany) on the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire border before finally retiring.

Norman leaves his wife Wynn, five children (one deceased) and several grandchildren, On behalf of the local people of Markfield, I would like to offer them our sincere condolences for their sad loss.

MICK GAMBLE

Be an Egg-cellent Gardener Gardeners are being urged to take extra care this spring and summer.

The promise of warmer weather gets many of us thinking about trimming or removing garden greenery, but at the same time our feathered friends are busy building their nests, laying their eggs and munching their way through caterpillars and other pests.

Although all nesting birds have legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act from the moment they start building the nest until the young have fledged, it only takes a moment for a nest to be accidentally destroyed.

Birds such as robins, sparrows and blackbirds are in decline and need all the help they can get, especially after a harsh winter.

Neil Pilcher from the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust said “We ask everyone to be careful as dense hedges such as Leylandii are good nesting sites, but any hedge, tree, shrub or ivy should be quickly checked just before starting work.

If not doing the work themselves, householders should ask their contractor to check for nests too.

If in doubt, the work should be postponed until the end of August when the breeding season is over “.

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Memories Charity Dance

A good night had by all A charity dance held on Friday 10th May at the Bagworth Working Men’s Club, was called ‘Memories’ as it was in memory of friends and club members who have supported the club over the years.

All of the money raised went to Prostaid, a local charity helping to fight Prostrate Cancer. This was a very succes sful evening and £435 was raised at the event for that charity. It was one of the best attended charity dances at the Club and it was a pleasure to see new faces. Ken, Glenda, Ann and Josie and their team would like to thank everyone involved who helped to make it a good night had by all.

The next charity dance is on Friday 12th July at the Club and tickets will cost £2.50. If you can’t wait that long, there will be a Social Dance at the Club on Saturday 15th June and that costs £1.50. Dances always begin at 8pm. If that is still too far away, there is a tea dance every Wednesday afternoon at the Club from 2pm to 4pm.

Ken Hill

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‘A Century of Song’ – at Thornton Club Saturday 3rd August Make a note in your diaries for this one – the wonderful Natalie Nightingale will be performing in a charity concert at Thornton Club raising money for two charities: Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield and St Theodora Children’s Trust, for children in hospital. Many people may not have heard of it, but if you are ‘on-line’, do look at their website: www.theodora.org.uk Natalie, who used to be a volunteer at Redgate, now works for the Children’s Trust, so both charities are close to her heart.

During the concert, Natalie will sing well-known songs from every decade 1910 – 2010 and will include plenty of Blues, Motown and Pop as we get nearer to the present day.

Entrance fee will be just £5 per person on the door and the concert will start at 7:45pm. Try to get there earlier to be sure of a seat. There will be generously filled cobs available from the bar if you get peckish. And don’t forget to bring some money for the raffle !

Redgate has lots of dogs, cats and rabbits (and soon some kittens) for re-homing to their forever homes, so do come and visit us at Shaw Lane, between Markfield and Coalville by the side of the A511.

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South Charnwood’s Sunshine Day for Loros South Charnwood High School staff and pupils took part in a Sunshine Yellow non-uniform day at the school last week in support of Loros.

The day was at the suggestion of former pupil Tom Barratt, who ran the London Marathon this year in aid of the Leicestershire Hospice.

Pupils and staff were asked to pay £1 for the privilege of wearing nonuniform on the day with a yellow theme.

Headteacher Andrew Morris said “We have a proud tradition of working in support of Loros at South Charnwood and we welcomed Tom’s suggestion for a non-uniform day. Pupils loved it and there were some really imaginative outfits. Everyone was very generous in their donations to this worthwhile cause.”

Staff and pupils at the school also used the opportunity to organise a cake sale to boost the funds. In total the school raised an incredible £842.70p. Tom, whose mother Carole works in the school office, said “I am overwhelmed at the response of all the staff and pupils at the school and am absolutely thrilled with the amount we raised. I came into the school prior to the run and took two assemblies to explain to the pupils about Loros and have returned to tell the pupils of my experiences in the Marathon, which was a fantastic occasion.”

Tom successfully completed the marathon in 3 hours, 43 minutes and 19 seconds (3:43:19), despite suffering from severe cramp for the last 8 miles.

You are my sunshine Congratulations and thanks to everyone for their support. (l-r): Alex Capell (Year 8 pupil), Tom Barratt, Olivia Blyth (Year 7 pupil)

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Thornton Fashion Show & Sale The ‘Friends of St. Peter’s’ charity will be holding a ‘Fashion Show & Sale’ at the Community Centre, Thornton June 29th at 2.30pm; admission is £2.

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Extracts from Stanton under Bardon Parish Council Minutes The following topics were among the items discussed at the meeting of Stanton-under-Bardon Parish Council, held on Tuesday 7th May 2013 at The Youth Club, Stanton under Bardon.

Please note that this information is based upon the unapproved minutes, and may be subject to alteration or correction.

Vacancy

The Parish Council has one vacancy that can be filled by Co-Option.

Community Police comments Re: the Theft of Copper Cable: this has been filed due to lack of evidence.

Pc Cotton has been doing regular patrols round the village.

County Councillor’s Report Mary Briggs handed in some notes from the Rural Broadband Meeting.

Leics. County Council has applied for a petition for Rural Broadband to HBBC to agree to part funding in Rural Areas. If agreed we would need to get as many signatures as possible.

The Highways Department has objected to Mr Milner’s Planning application.

Questions to the Chair The Chair also confirmed that the sheds would be facing inwards and would start being delivered on the 8th May 2013. . The Allotment holders have asked if Allotment No 29 can be used as a communal allotment to help with manure deliveries being able to be distributed. This was agreed.

A query was raised as to access to the allotments once the housing estate was built. It was confirmed that entry would be by via a drive next to the village hall.

A query was raised with regard to the old Bottom Allotments. If tenants want to continue using them till the 29/09/13 the whole allotment must be cultivated.

Mrs Lawrence-Baines asked for it to be minuted that it was Mr Horace Bell’s 90th Birthday and would like to pass on our Birthday wishes to him.

Street Naming The Council have been asked to come up with suggestions to name the road of the new housing Estate.

The suggestion put forward was St John Cole Crescent - in recognition of his on-going donation towards the village.

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Community groups share over £80,000 COMMUNITY groups in parishes across the Borough are celebrating after learning that their schemes have been awarded a share of this year’s Parish and Community Initiative Fund.

The aim of the Fund, which is administered by the Borough Council, is to enable people who live in the parishes to improve local facilities and the quality of life in their communities.

A total of £80,562 will be awarded to 24 schemes this year.

Since 2005 the Fund has awarded over £660,562 for 142 schemes to local parishes and voluntary organisations.

Councillor Bill Crooks, the Borough Council’s Executive Member for Rural Affairs, said: “This is a great use of this fund with 18 villages across the borough benefitting.

“We are the only district council in Leicestershire that provides grants specifically for the rural areas.

“The fact that nearly £700,000 has been paid out since 2005 is brilliant and this is on top of the £500,000 in New Homes Bonuses paid to the parishes, which again is a one-off in Leicestershire.”

This year’s successful projects are as follows: • St Peter’s Church Thornton - £500 for a new handrail along a tarmac path to the church entrance.

• Elohim Church, Barlestone - £3,910 for the rebuilding of dilapidated outbuildings to provide an additional community building.

• Barlestone Parish Council £6,090 for the installation of outdoor

fitness equipment at Bosworth Road Park Barlestone.

• George Ward Centre, Barwell - £1,224 for landscaping part of the grounds of the George Ward Centre.

• Barwell Parish Council - £1,036 for the renewal of the pathways at Kirkby Road Cemetery.

• Burbage Parish Council £9,250 for the installation of a new tarmac footpath at Hinckley Road Recreation Ground.

• Cadeby Parish Council - £5,767 for repairs at All Saint’s Church.

• Desford Lawn Tennis Club £450 for a new gate and entrance to the tennis courts.

• Desford Free Church - £300 for the design and painting of a mural with a youth group.

• Sport in Desford - £5,000 for the refurbishment of the sports club’s car park and entrance.

• Earl Shilton Town Council - £1,669 for the installation of new planters at Mill Lane Cemetery, together with new seating and a pergola.

• Groby 73rd Scout Group - £5,000 for the improvement and renovation of the scout hut toilets.

• Groby Parish Council - £5,000 for the creation of a new garden of remembrance at Groby Village Cemetery.

• Market Bosworth Hall Management Committee - £7,000 for the development of a new annexe at Market Bosworth Parish Hall.

• Market Bosworth Sports and Social Club - £3,000 for the installation of drainage at the club ground to improve pitch quality.

• Markfield Parish Council £10,000 for the installation of a new concrete skate park.

• Nailstone Parochial Church Council - £630 for the replacement of leaded windows and associated metal work.

• Newbold Verdon Parish Council - £830 for the replacement of six parish notice boards.

• Peckleton Parish Council - £2,493 for new hard surface area around basketball hoop at Kirkby Mallory recreation ground.

• Ratby Parish Council - £1,743 for improvements to the entrance of Ferndale Park.

• Without Walls Christian Fellowship, Stanton under Bardon - £1,275 for the replacement of a dilapidated carpet.

• Stoke Golding Parish Council - £4,995 for an outdoor fitness and gym trail.

• Twycross Village Hall - £2,900 for the kitchen replacement.

• Norton Juxta Twycross Village Hall Institute - £500 for loft insulation and draught proofing at the village hall.

The council’s Executive is being recommended to add the fund’s £18,820 underspend to its £40,000 allocation to support the provision of superfast broadband in the rural area.

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NEWS from Markfield Community Report from Ron Grantham Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Markfield Community Association took place on Thursday 23rd May. The Association is a registered charity that has overall responsibility for the running and development of the centre. At the meeting officers and members the Association’s management committee were elected as follows: Chair: David Moss Vice Chair: Dave Illingworth Secretary: Vacant Treasurer: Ron Grantham We welcomed two new fresh faces to the committee as follows: Mary Marshall who is a resident of Mayflower Court and runs our Friday evening Bingo club and another local resident Tony Lockley who is a member of Markfield Parish Council.

Other elected members of the committee are Andy Brown, Dawn Grantham, Jean Lemmon, Jeff Moulding, Peter Thorpe and Bill Walmsley together with Barrie Gannon representing the Parish Council and Graeme Chilvers representing the Borough Council.

On behalf of the Centre and the Committee may I take this opportunity to give a big thank you to Maggie Gordon for all her help and support of the past few years. Maggie has stood down as the Vice Chair and committee member due to other personal pressures.

As you can see from the above we have a vacancy for a Management Committee Secretary. We are looking for someone who has either a bit of spare time on their hands, wants to improve their experience or CV or simply would like to become a volunteer and help us out. I can promise you that and we will give you every help and support. The post includes attending meetings (up to six a year), recording minutes and sending out agendas and related meeting papers. It would be useful if you have a computer and email access though not essential. If you are interested please contact the Centre as your help would be much appreciated.

The Circus Comes to Town – Bring on the Clowns!

As I write this article PINDER’s Circus Big Top has been set up on the Centre’s playing field.

Pinder’s Circus is a human circus with no animals and its roots go back to 1784 when a 14 year old Thomas Ord ran away from home to join the circus. By 1812 Thomas had formed his own circus and after his death and through marriage it became Pinder’s Circus in 1854 performing mainly in Scotland, the north of England and Europe. This is the first time that the circus has come to Markfield and judging by the excitement of the kids and grandkids hopefully it won’t be the last.

I have to say that I am also excited to see the circus in the village. I have not been to one since I was a youngster many years ago. I will give you an update in next month’s edition of the Herald.

Youth Club Burger and hot dog night I am really pleased that our new Wednesday evening youth club is going extremely well with dozens of young people coming along to chill out on the 637 Bus, having a go on the skate park or just socializing with their mates.

They all had a special treat on Wednesday 22nd May when the alluring aroma of burgers, sausages and onions filled the air tempted their palates.

The food was ravenously devoured and all gone within minutes. The sessions are from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings so, just pop along and join in. The sessions are held in partnership with the Leicestershire County Council Youth Service and the Next Generation Project. Although this arrangement is for only ten weeks we are hoping to find the funding to keep it going for much longer especially over the summer holidays.

Cancer Research Charity Disco and Auction On Saturday 11th May Dianne Dowell’s held a Charity Disco and Auction in aid of Cancer Research.

This year, Dianne has already raised an impressive £16,000 and this event raised a further £1,000 towards supporting vital research work to find cures for cancer. The auction included an array of items including a camper van holiday hire, a trip around Buckingham Palace and even a wonderfully decorated cake made

by Rachel Booth. The highlight for the kids was a balloon release into the evening sunset. The event was attended by one of Leicester City’s goal keepers Adam Smith who came along for a photo shoot and to support the event in his own time. Our special thanks go to Dianne for organizing the event and also to her family and friends especially Tracey Upton as well as all those who donated raffle prizes and auction items.

Women are smarter than men, but men have the advantage of not knowing this.

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& Sports Centre Chill Out Friday Do you fancy a bit of a chill out after a long week and a chance to have a good old “natter” and a bit of a relax before the weekend?

By popular request you can now pop into the Centre on Friday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm. Tea, coffee, light refreshments, kiddy drinks and the licensed bar are available. If the weather is fine you could even enjoy a sunny outdoor “soirée” whilst watching your kids playing on the park or even the new skate park. Just simply turn up and join in the fun.

Tea Dances

We have been approached to set up monthly tea dancesa Churches Together for our more genteel residents – would you be interested?

in Markfield We can only do this if we have your support so, if you are interested, initiative please let us know.

Dates for Your Diary • • •

Saturday 15th June: Christian Aid Brass Band Concert performed ... isMid an Brass opportunity

by Ratby Band to relax, find peace within ourselves and 'reflect' our place in the world. will offer creative suggestions Sunday 30thon June: Leicestershire KidneyItPatients Association family fun day for reading, thinking and exploring prayer.

Wednesday 21st August: National Blood Service

Trinity Methodist Church - 6-7pm Book Your Money Saving Special Offer 2013 Wednesdays 16th January, 13th February, I am pleased to tell you that many people are taking advantage of our 13th offer of free room hireApril, for bar functions.

March, 17th 15th May

In this time of financial austerity this offer will save you a lot of money if Come as long as you wishoccasion, and leave when you want.

No you want to hold for a special event, family party or even a wedding. questions, though people will be around if you need to talk For furtherintrusive details please contact the Centre.

For booking and with enquiries please contact Markfield andAll are or pray someone.

Refreshments willCommunity be available.

Sports Centre, Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST, ring us on 01530 welcome.

242240 or email at markfieldcommunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk Further information: Karen (249829) or Rosemary (242844) Visit our website at www.markfieldcommunitycentre.com to see our facilities, latest news, photo gallery and information about the Centre.

“Still Friday” 2013 “Still Friday” encompasses Taizé and Iona Style Services and will also include the occasional Compline or other variations.

Each evening will include simple reflective worship songs, silence, prayer, readings and responses and last up to an hour.

All are welcome. Come along and enjoy the peace.

18th January 15th February 17th May 21st June 20th September 18th October No service in December

15th March 19th April 19th July 16th August 15th November

All services on Fridays, 8.00 pm at St. Michael & All Angels’ Church

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It’s a humbling moment when you realize your dog or cat has actually trained you to do something.

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County Councillor’s Report from David Sprason

May County Council Elections, rural broadband & wind turbines

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s you are all aware the result of the County Council election returned me again to represent you over the next four years.

I am once again honoured that you continue to put your faith in me and I will promise to continue to try and represent the community to the best of my ability. You will also be aware that the coalition government continue to reduce the funding going to local authorities.

It will take real innovation and vision to be able to continue to provide front line services. The easy option is to cut non statutory front line services and increase council tax. This is not an option I either support or promote so in my view the only option is to have a radical shake up of how County Hall operates and how its departments are structured.

The past four years has been challenging as Central Government has ploughed on with their various austerity programs, these have hit local government the hardest with cuts in funding of 30% - 40% with even more to come. It will also be a challenge to get funding

support from the County Council for local projects and services. I am convinced that during these austere times, the council tax needs to be frozen for the next four years.

I believe this will really help hard pressed families and assist in the economic development by putting more money in your pockets to spend locally. It is not a view shared by all, others councillors think that by salami slicing different budgets will be enough to address the cuts in government grant, this I doubt and question.

I think another area which needs a real push to help economic development is rural broadband which is being promoted by the County Council. If this area is going to benefit then high speed rural broadband is needed as soon as possible. The current blockage for our area is the lack of commitment from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to invest its £440k share of the funding into the scheme. In my view this is short sighted and a disgraceful approach that the Borough Council have adopted. It is vital for our small and medium sized industries it will allow them to be able to compete and bring

employment and economic benefits to this area. I have submitted a request for an online petition with the Borough Council and as I write I am awaiting confirmation of its acceptance. I will update you on progress of the petition in my next report.

We are also now seeing a number of applications for wind turbines being submitted which in my view bring little or no benefits to the area. In fact I will oppose them due to the fact that without the government subsidy they are unsustainable and generate very little to our energy needs.

In fact they add, it is estimated, an extra £50 to the average household fuel bill due to the subsidy.

During the election campaign a number of areas were raised rural broadband, the coalition government’s record and a number of highway issues a few of which have already been addressed.

The issue of speeding continues to be raised and a number of speed reduction schemes have already been agreed or are being implemented. The County Council Speedwatch scheme will be running in Bagworth again this July,

David Sprason this time we will be looking at Main Street and the top end of Station Road.

I will be available through my normal contact details if you require any County Council issues addressed. I will also be running a surgery at the Desford Parish Council office which is based in Desford Library. I intend to run this once a month and I will publish the dates once agreed. So once again thank you for your support and kind words during the election it was very much appreciated.

We are fortunate indeed to be able to bring to our village this group of talented, dedicated and highly-acclaimed musicians.

It will be a rare treat for us, and we do hope that you will be able to join us on the evening.

Please tell your friends about it!

All profits from the concert will go to Thornton Community Centre Funds

OUR NEXT FUND-RAISING EFFORT FOR THE CENTRE WILL BE

AT THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

ON SATURDAY 6TH JULY FROM 1.00 — 4.00 P.M. AT THE CENTRE WE ARE BUSILY PLANNING THIS EVENT AND ARE MUCH IN NEED OF PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR SMALL BAND OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP TO MAKE THE AFTERNOON AN ENJOYABLE ONE FOR EVERYONE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING IN ANY WAY, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO RING ANDY ON 01530 469714 . MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!

ON SATURDAY 8th JUNE AT 8.00 p.m.

Tickets £7 (including light refreshments) AVAILABLE ON 01530 230453 OR ON 01455 822148

Sure, I’m willing to put in longer hours at work. As long as they’re lunch hours.

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LETTER

Garden Jottings

Memories of Markfield Cafes The other day, I passed by the Chinese Takeaway at Field Head and it reminded me of times gone by.

Is there anyone in Markfield who still remembers the cafe that used to occupy that same spot during the 1940s and 50s?

It was called Morcombe’s Cafe and did daily lunches of a simple variety. Attached to it was the shop for general goods. I remember Mr & Mrs Morcombe well. Mrs Morcombe served in the shop and Mr Morcombe seemed to be cafe waiter as well as shop assistant.

He was reputed to be the exbutler at Bradgate House in its better days, and certainly had a manner reminiscent of ‘Downton Abbey’ when serving! It was a delight to have service like that as he would take lots of trouble to be helpful. I’m sure we shall never see the like again.

Does anyone remember Morcombe’s, or indeed the Nelson Cafe at the top of the village? Times change and now Chinese and Indian restaurants are the vogue.

Margaret Pike (Mrs)

Ratby Village Society Open Meetings Ratby Village Society meetings start at 8.00 pm in the Village Hall, Main Street, Ratby, on the third Tuesday monthly with the exception of JULY, AUGUST & DECEMBER when there are no meetings.

Admission for members is £1.60 (Membership £5.00) and casual guests £2.50 refreshments included. All welcome.

18th June 2013 – David Bell delivers his talk on Leicestershire Heroes including Sir Alec Jeffreys.

Mr. Bell will bring along a selection of his books for sale.

with Ted Brown of Markfield Beans Space for vegetable growing is often limited, so after herbs, lettuce and other green leaves, beans of all types are a priority.

Newer, earlier cropping broad beans avoid the need for autumn sowing.

A pleasure of home-grown is to harvest when beans are young and tender. Left to mature, broad beans really need to be skinned. Not to forget to take out the growing tips before blabk fly arrives. These clean tops make a tasty dish.

A very good new variety is ‘Stereo’ which is said to produce beans of high quality and never require skinning. Runner and French beans are the favourite vegetables of many. Always choose stringless types and pick regularly for continuous cropping.

Must have a rich, moisture-holding soil. Use compost or any available materials to add to soil - even crumpled wet newspapers at a pinch! Runner bean ‘White Lady’ remains a top choice.

Tomatoes Most of us like to grow a few tomato plants and there is a wide choice of varieties to try.

Someone recently estimated that throughout the world, over 10,000 varieties exist. No guarantee but I can confirm that in the UK between 700 and 1,000 are available. The choice for many is the small cherry types: very sweet and a ‘pop in the mouth’ size.

‘Gardener’s Delight’ was the benchmark variety, and still widely grown. Superseded now by ‘Sun Gold’ for both flavour and sweetness. I hear good reports of a newer one - ‘‘Sweet Aperitif ’ - which may outclass both. Let’s just hope for a blight-free season.

Two small little-known perennial flowers

The Dwarf Bearded Iris have many super flowering varieties. A special one is ‘Gingerbread Man’ which is a mixture of ginger and pale blue. Stunning!

Elephant Ears - Bergenia A much underrated plant. Grows so easily, often planted where nothing much else will flourish.

I suspect many plants are gifts from neighbours or friends, but why not seek out one of the better varieties with foliage that colours deep red in Winter and produces superior flowers in either pink or white. The late plantsman Eric Smith (famous also for Hellebore breeding) gave one of his best Bergenias to beth Chatto. She later introduced it in her catalogue as ‘Eric Smith’. Said now to be the very best Bergenia available. A must for caring gardeners and particularly flower arrangers.

Sarah Raven Mention of flower arranging brings to mind Sarah Raven, who many will remember from her TV appearances on Gardener’s World.

She now sells seeds and plants of particular interest to anyone who likes to arrange flowers. For a catalogue, ring 0845 092 0283.

Herbs Now is a good time to replace those herbs killed during last year’s bitter Winter.

Some from seed, others (Rosemary, Lavender, etc.) maybe by buying small plants. Remember that the softer herbs (Mint, Basil and others) propagate so easily, rooting in a small tumbler of water.

Merry-Bells (Uvularia grandiflora) has yellow, nodding bell flowers, growing only to 15/18 inches.

Gerbera

It’s one of the most beautiful woodland plants and flowers in April/May.

Hayloft Plants are advertising Gerbera garvinea, said to be hardy down to -8 degrees Celsius.

Super flowers, but most are not hardy enough to survive an average Winter.

I try to stay in touch with reality but lately it won’t return my calls.

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Extracts from Markfield Parish Council Minutes The following items were among the topics discussed at the meeting of Markfield Parish Council on Tuesday 7th May 2013. The information comes from the unapproved minutes, and therefore may be subject to correction or alteration.

Miners’ Welfare Institute: The clerk had written to the developers to inform them that the Parish Council does not grant permission for access via the Millennium Garden during the building works as this would cause a lot of damage to the wildlife habitats and garden in general.

The Co-Op store redevelopment, Main Street: - Mr Lay stated that the development would start shortly.

Retail outlet – the old Mason’s Chemist, Main Street: - Members had noted that an application had been placed in the window for conversion to a supermarket and a Licence to sell alcohol from 6am to 11pm.

Resolved, the clerk should write to the Planning Departments expressing concerns about an 11pm time limit; this should be reduced to 10pm.

Jelson development, Land off London Road, Markfield

- Play provision: Mr Lay was continuing to negotiate with the developer regarding the Parish Council’s commitment to keep the current well maintained play area as the central hub and not to implement the development of a new small park.

Jubilee Playing Fields Management Committee Meeting: Mr Lay attended the last committee meeting and confirmed that the annual accounts for the year ending 31/3/12 had been presented at that meeting. He also confirmed that a Premises Licence had also been applied for.

Letter from Uncle Eustace The Rectory St. James the Least

My dear Nephew Darren Since I happened to be in your area last week, I tried to call in at your church, and was sorry to find it was locked and bolted, with surveillance cameras watching me.

We tend to be a little more relaxed about matters of security. The key to the medieval lock was lost some time during Queen Victoria’s reign and never replaced. How someone managed to misplace a foot long piece of cast iron, weighing about 10 pounds is a mystery. If it had fallen out of someone’s pocket, it would certainly have broken their foot. Ever since, no one has bothered with locking the door – which makes me wish our burglars last year had thought of trying it, before wasting so much energy smashing a stained glass window when they visited in the early hours one morning. On the other hand, were the key still in use, I should probably be arrested these days for carrying an offensive weapon.

As with most rural churches, keys which open just about everything in the village are hidden in various parts of the church. The vestry key is under my seat cushion, the organ key under a vase on the altar, the church hall key on top of the hymn book cupboard, and Miss Simpson‘s spare front door key inside the font. I have never been certain whether the latter is there for safety, or as a general invitation. I am sure someone could usefully produce a book suggesting the many places keys are likely to be found secreted in churches for the use of vergers, flower arrangers, cleaners – and thieves wanting to save themselves time and effort.

I suspect that the burdened look that many urban clergy wear is not because they are weighed down with parish troubles, but because they are obliged to carry with them a superfluity of keys needed to negotiate every door in church, hall, school and vicarage. And why is there always one for which no one has any idea what it opens?

The only occasion I have ever thought it would be useful to be able to lock a church is when you have a party of visitors inside. So often, on hearing the words “let us pray” or the start of an appeal for funds, they bolt for the door.

Your loving uncle,

Eustace

Being married is like having a best friend who doesn’t remember anything you say.

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Old Pianos Needed Urgently!

Do you have an old, unwanted piano?

If so, please get in touch with Ben or Jan at The Bricklayer’s Arms in Thornton.

An important part of the Bricklayer’s Arms Annual Village Fundraising Extravaganza is the piano-smashing contest. Several pianos are needed for each event, and the stocks are running low!

So, if you can help - or know someone who has an old piano which they’d like to donate to a very good cause - please telephone Ben or Jan on 01530 230808.

Collection and storage can be arranged.

Nine projects pitching for Forum cash

NINE Project Proposals have been submitted for Markfield, Ratby & Groby Community Forum area. Each of these projects has requested a share of the £12,500 allocated to the Bosworth Community Forum area.

To view and comment on proposals visit the Leicestershire Forums website www.leicestershireforums.org/ markgro/your-voice--view-andcomment-on1.

The comments help inform discussions at the Community Forum Budget Decision Night and can be used by projects as supporting evidence for other funding bids. Please note comments do not count towards the voting on the Community Forum Budget Decision Night, Finally please encourage residents and other members of the Markfield, Ratby & Groby Community Forum area to register for a place at the Markfield, Ratby & Groby Community Forum Budget Decision Night, Thursday 27th June 2013, 6pm to 9pm, in Ratby.

They can register on-line www. leicestershireforums.org/markgro/ your-choice--discuss-projects-an1 or by calling 0116 305 7034 before 20th June 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE LICENSING ACT 2003 To whom it may concern:

We, Claudia Goddard and Lee Clarke, do hereby give notice that we have applied to the Licensing Authority at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council for a Premises Licence at Jubilee Playing Fields, Altar Stones Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire. LE67 9PX and known as Jubilee Playing Fields.

The application is to: - Live Music, Recorded Music, Performances of Dance and Supply and Sale of Alcohol.

Any person who lives or are involved in a business in the area of the premises who are likely to be affected by the grant of a licence and wants to make a written representation for or against this application should write to: Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Licensing Service, Florence House, St Marys Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EQ or email: esadmin@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk not later than 29th June 2013. Representations received after this date will not be considered.

Representations may not be made anonymously and must relate to the Four Licensing Objectives – The Prevention of Crime & Disorder, Public Safety, The Prevention of Public Nuisance and The Protection of Children from harm. Relevant representations will be included in a public report to the licensing panel and the applicant.

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Groby CIC New Community Multisport Area – South Charnwood High School Staying Alive – Markfield Community Association Upgrading Bagworth Community Centre Kitchen New Balls Please - Bosworth Beez Volleyball Club Markfield Colts Equipment Reviving Community Events in Ratby 2012 Legacy Project – Ratby Sports Club Ratby Community Cinema

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Contact details are on page 3

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My grandfather was shrewd. People threw small mammals at him until he suffocated.

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Don’t Miss Out! Booking Essential.

FATHER’S DAY Sunday 16th June

The Bricklayer’s Arms 213 Main Street, Thornton Tel: 01530 230808 www.bricklayersarms.net

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Wednesday is

“STEAK NIGHT” 2 Steaks, With Hand-Cut Chips, Peas, Tomato, Mushrooms & Two Glasses of House Wine - £18.95

1 Course - £8.00 2 Courses - £10.00 3 Courses - £12.00

With personal service to your table

Home-Made Pie Night - Tuesdays - £5.95 Lunches & Snacks: Tues-Sun Eves (Tues-Sat): ‘A La Carte’ or Snacks • Weekend Specials A Welcoming Homely Atmosphere, Garden & Great Food!

Local artist Patricia’s first exhibition Local artist Patricia Hardy is holding her first exhibition ‘My World in Watercolour’ in the Stables Gallery at Shuttlewood Clarke’s Ulverscroft Grange from 1st July to the 28th July.

She will be there every Friday in July demonstrating Americal traditional Quilting.

She will have hand made cards based on her paintings and also photographic items the profits from which will go to the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.

Patricia is a volunteer at the foundation, so come along for a chat and to see what a wonderful local charity we have.

Markfield & Thornton Theatre Group News From Muriel Walker

We were all so sorry that, due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to cancel our May production at the very last minute.

We apologise sincerely for any inconvenience or disappointment we have caused to our loyal supporters. Please all come back again in the first week of September when we will be staging a mystery thriller– details coming soon, so WATCH THIS SPACE! In the meantime, we do have some exciting news to share about our 2013 pantomime!

Oh, What A Night!

On Saturday, 27th April we attended the Pantomime Alliance of Leicestershire Awards Evening.

This year’s MTTG Pantomime, “Dick Whittington & His Cat” had been adjudicated on a very snowy night in January. Standards across the county were very high this year, and we little expected to achieve any award. How delighted were we to discover the following results!

Need To Brighten Up Your Day? Pots, Tubs & Baskets Filled With Colourful Spring Or Summer Plants Of Your Choice From £5.00 Raising Funds For The Children’s Trust & March Of Dimes For Premature Babies Charities

Contact Vicki on 01530 230389

BEST COMEDY DUO (Charlotte Parish & Julie Marlow) BEST ANIMAL CHARACTER (Darren Woods) BEST ORIGINAL SCRIPT (Muriel Walker) BEST DIRECTOR & PRODUCER (Muriel Walker) Nomination for Best Set Design (Ian Lay) Nomination for Best Lighting (John Walker) Then, at the end of the evening... we were awarded the

BLUE BALLOON TROPHY for THE PANTOMIME OF THE YEAR! I taught my dog to beg. Today he came back with £12.50.

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SATURDAY 6TH JULY

AT THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENED AT 1.00 P.M. BY

MR & MRS JOHN SMITH OF THORNTON NURSERIES

MUSIC FROM EMILY STATHAM & TOM VAUGHAN THE FAITH ACADEMY OF DANCE

Stalls & Attractions Licensed bar barbecue Cream teas Tombola books bric-a-brac bouncy castle Stocks Children’s games HookHook-a-Duck Splat the Rat Panning for Gold Balloon Pop Guessing Games CakeCake-Decorating HookHook-a-Duck PingPing-Pong

ICE CREAM & CANDY FLOSS

Colour of Ribbons - at LOROS Remembering a loved one on Father’s Day - local Charity LOROS invites members of the local community to celebrate the lives of those close to them at their annual summer event.

The annual Colour of Ribbons event is to be held at the LOROS Hospice on Groby Road on Sunday 16th June. Visitors will have the chance to remember a loved one – a family member, friend or a colleague, by tying a ribbon to a tree. Ribbons are available in different colours to suit the person being remembered and there are three time allocations available on the day (prior arrangement is necessary); 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm.

There will be no official service as part of the Colour of Ribbons event, but access will still be available to the Chapel/Prayer Room during the day.

Mike Howitt, who recently completed a 10,642 mile overland journey from LOROS to Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa will be tying the first ribbon on the day. Mike’s wife of 55 years, Diana, spent her last days and hours at LOROS and Mike, as a consequence has an ongoing and deep appreciation of all that was done for her at that time.

Light refreshments will be available, and there will be the opportunity to purchase cakes entered into a cake bake off which will have taken place in the Hospice on 14th June - an opportunity for staff at LOROS to challenge one another and demonstrate their cooking skills!

All funds raised from both the bake off and the Colour of Ribbons events will be for the benefit of LOROS Hospice, a local charity providing free palliative care to 2,500 patients and their families every year.

The Hospice provides holistic care to patients, aiming to help with physical, psychological, spiritual and social issues. Patients are cared for based on their medical illness, regardless of their background or ability to pay. LOROS offers a range of services including being admitted to our 31 bedded ward, specialist palliative care nursing support in patients’ own homes and our day care service.

Support and advice is also available to patients, carers & healthcare professionals 24 hours a day from our ward nursing team and medical staff.

Whilst our services are free to patients and their families, they cost £7.5 million a year and we rely on the generosity of our local community to raise two thirds of this amount.The Colour of Ribbons is by booking only. For any further information please contact the Fundraising Department on 0116 231 8431.

The man who created the design for deckchairs died last week. It took four attempts before they got him in the coffin.

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Look What’s On At The Palace, Ibstock 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6LH • Tel: 01530 267303

~ Forthcoming Events ~ Friday, 14th June – ‘Funhouse Comedy’ present a Comedy Night at The Palace. Funhouse Comedy is one of the UK’s foremost promoters and bookers of live standup comedy. Established in 2004 and now arranging comedy shows at over 30 venues and festivals.

Featuring: Caimh McDonnell, Daliso Chaponda and Wayne ‘the weird’ with Compere, Scott Bennett.

Doors/bar: 7.30pm - Show starts 8.15pm. For more details see www. funhousecomedy.co.uk.Tickets £8.00: available from Halls of Ibstock Tel: 01530 260460 or via Funhouse Comedy web site. (UNSUITABLE FOR UNDER 14’S) Friday, 21st June - Film Night – ‘Les Miserables’ (12A) In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm.

Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from Halls, High Street, 01530 260460.

Saturday, 29th June - Palace Social Dance – A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence with Eddie ‘The Collector’, (D J and host). Doors/box office/bar open at 7.00pm. Dancing from 7.30pm ‘till 11.00pm.Tickets: £5.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460.

Friday, 5th July - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm.

Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from Hall, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or £5.50 on the door.

Saturday, 20th July – Sinfonia Viva present A Sinfonia Viva Quintet. Leader Benedict Holland returns to The Palace as part of a fabulous Sinfonia Viva Quintet.

Bringing a sparkling programme of intimate classics with informative introductions by the players. The programme for the evening is as follows; Schubert’s Quartettsatz in C minor, Beethoven’s ‘Eyeglasses’ Duo, Weber’s Clarinet Quintet in Bb, Op. 34, Barber’s Adagio from String Quartet, Op. 11 and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Sinfonia Viva is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tickets: £15.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460. ADVANCED BOOKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Friday, 5th July - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm.

Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from Hall, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or from The Palace, Tel: 01530 262400 or £5.50 on the door.

Friday, 19th July - Film Night – ‘Song for Marion’ (PG) Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife’s passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from Halls, High Street, 01530 260460 or from The Palace, Tel: 01530 262400.

Saturday, 20th July – Sinfonia Viva present A Sinfonia Viva Quintet. Leader Benedict Holland returns to The Palace as part of a fabulous Sinfonia Viva Quintet, bringing a sparkling programme of intimate classics with informative introductions by the players. The programme for the evening is as follows; Schubert’s Quartettsatz in C minor, Beethoven’s ‘Eyeglasses’ Duo, Weber’s Clarinet Quintet in Bb, Op. 34, Barber’s Adagio from String Quartet, Op. 11 and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Sinfonia Viva is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tickets: £15.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or from The Palace, Tel: 01530 262400.

ADVANCED BOOKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Friday, 9th August - Film Night – ‘Life of Pi’ (PG). Life of Pi must be the most beautiful film of the 2012. A technical, magical marvel.

Anyone who has read Yann Martel’s Booker Prize-winning novel will know that it tells the story of an Indian teenager named Pi (Suraj Sharma) shipwrecked in a lifeboat with a ravenous Bengal tiger. They encounter many marvels — a sky full of flying fish, an ocean swimming with iridescent jellyfish and a carnivorous island. All these wonders and more are brought to the screen with dreamlike intensity. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from Halls, High Street, 01530 260460 or from The Palace, Tel: 01530 262400.

Information kindly supplied by Jayne Massey

THORNTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE THURSDAY 13th June 2013 Thornton Community Centre at 7.30 p.m.

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Fundraising half-marathon success for Bronwyn Our daughter Bronwyn Adams from Markfield has just successfully completed her 1st half marathon. She ran The Leeds Half Marathon on May 12th, completing it in 2hrs 27mins.

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It was a great success, not just for the completing the 13.1 mile run, which is a great achievement on its own, but also for the fantastic amount of sponsorship money she raised for a local charity.

A total of £577 (£718.75 including Gift Aid) was raised for The Bodie Hodges Foundation (Charity Registration No: XT37745). Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored Bronwyn.

The Bodie Hodges Foundation is a charity that was created and named after a little boy who died from a choking accident last year, at the tender age of 10 months.

His parents have set it up with the aim of raising £150,000 to buy a holiday home for parents to use who have been bereaved of a child under 18. They hope it will provide a place to rest and rebuild and spend time with other siblings.

Despite their worst fears coming true, Bodie’s parents showed tremendous courage in allowing Bodie’s organs to be used to help save others. His precious organs saved the lives of 4 other babies. Through the foundation, they want to raise the profile of organ donation and increase the numbers subscribing to the organ donation register within the East Midlands.

If you would like to help, money can still be donated by going to Bronwyn’s Charity Giving page: www. charitygiving.co.uk/bronwynadams Tax payers, please don’t forget to Gift Aid your donation; it doesn’t cost you a penny more, but the charity gains more money.

Well done Bronwyn. We are so proud of you!

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News from Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area

Sunday School Anniversary – Sunday 16th June The Sunday Club leaders and the children are working hard to keep this tradition going and will be leading this special service “I don’t want to”, the story of Jonah, on Sunday 16th June at 10.30am. If you can, please come along to give them your support.

The Awesome Holiday Club – Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th August The school holidays will soon be here! If you are looking for something interesting and lively for your children to do in August, why not bring them along to the Awesome Holiday Club from Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th August from 9.15am to 11.45am (Registration from 9am). Suitable for children from ages 3 to 11, there will be crafts, games, songs, memory verses and prayers – a fun packed and lively programme every day with our puppets helping to end the day with a song. Children under 3 are also welcome providing a parent or guardian remains with them. If you need any more information please ring Ruth Holmes on 01530 231893 or Bekki Holmes on 01530 231901.

Bear Hunt at Manor Wood – Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July This very popular event is on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July in Manor Wood behind Cross Hills church, but the rest of the details are not yet available. Come and have fun searching for the bears in the wood – they could be hiding anywhere – high up or low down, they could be camping or playing, all depending on which bears come to visit us this year! Further details of the event and the times will be on local posters, Facebook or from Bekki Holmes at r.holmes.314@btinternet.com or on 01530 231901.

Come and join in with the fun!

Details of our Services are in the Church Service Information section in this magazine if you wish to join us on any Sunday. We serve tea and coffee after our services and always make anyone who is visiting for the first time feel welcome.

Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557

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Creepy House - Summer Painting exhibition in Reading Challenge 2013 Woodhouse Eaves An exciting reading challenge for children will take place once again in all of Leicestershire’s libraries this summer!

Children aged 4-12 years can take part in a spine-tingling exploration and hair-rasing adventure in ‘Creepy House’, from 6th July until 7th September.

The challenge is to read six books and explore the ‘Awful Upstairs’, the ‘Frightful First Floor’ and the ‘Sinister Cellar’. Goodies include a fold-out Creepy House poster, stickers, key ring, a certificate and medal. All children taking part are also entitled to free admission into Snibston Discovery Museum and Bosworth Battlefield by showing their Creepy House sticker poster at reception (one child per full–paying adult).

We also have a special event for 5-11 year olds: ‘Things that go bump…in the library!’, which will include crafts, stories and activities with a ‘creepy’ theme. Tickets are £1 per child and will need pre-booking: • Groby Library: Monday 5th August, 10.30am-12noon (0116 3053601) • Ratby Library: Monday 5th August, 2.30-4.00pm (0116 3053668) • Markfield Library: Monday 12th August, 2.30-4.00pm (0116 3053642) • Desford Library: Tuesday 13th August, 10.30am-12noon (0116 3053581) • Market Bosworth Library: Tuesday 13th August, 2.30-4.00pm (0116 3053624) Hinckley Library: Wednesday 14th August, 10.30am-12noon • (0116 3052500) Newbold Verdon Library: Wednesday 14th August, 2.30-4.00pm • (0116 3053661) • Burbage Library: Monday 19th August, 2.30-4.00pm (0116 3053558) • Barwell Library: Tuesday 20th August, 10.30am-12noon (0116 3053547) • Earl Shilton Library: Tuesday 20th August, 2.30-4.00pm (0116 3058392) For more information about Creepy House call in at your local library or visit the website www.leics.gov.uk/creepyhouse

A local art group is getting ready for it’s tenth annual painting exhibition to be held the13th and 14th of July at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Annexe .

ARTform Summer Exhibition 2013 will feature more than 100 pictures and include of a range of prices, styles, and subject matter.

ARTform was started in 2003 by members of local artist Mark Wilde’s painting classes who wanted to show off their watercolour work to the public. Now in its tenth year, the group has taken off in many directions to include pastels, acrylics, and oils.

Opening times are 12 - 5pm on Saturday, and 10am - 5pm on Sunday.

Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

For more information, ring mark on 01509 673064 or email markwilde8@gmail.com.

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LETTER

Cycling has lots of benefits I have long intended to write for the village magazine about issues in cycling, and am spurred on by the election of a UKIP candidate as their Party Policy argues that cyclists should pay a discrete tax to use the road like motorists have to. In this UKIP are either echoing or pandering to the commonly held misconception that motorists pay for the road with ‘road tax’.

Road tax was abolished in 1937 and even then did not pay for roads which have always been paid by general taxation, currently by council and income tax. What most people think of as ‘road tax’ is Vehicle Excise Duty, a tax on pollution. Road users whose vehicles have low or no emissions do not pay this tax, including hybrid cars, electric cars, Band A cars, drivers registered as disabled, horse riders, pedestrians and cyclists. The income from Vehicle Excise Duty does not pay for roads.

The vast majority of cyclists unsurprisingly own a car, and therefore already pay Vehicle Excise Duty. Whilst a bicycle is suitable for many journeys, there are some for which a car is more convenient.

Whilst cyclists therefore pay the same taxes they cost the national economy far less than motorists do, primarily because they cause less damage to the roads and, being fitter, make less use of health services. Cyclists are also more productive in the workplace and take fewer days off sick. The CTC estimates that each cyclist saves the economy £233 a year on average, relative to a motorist. Government analysis finds that for every £1 invested in cycling (education, promotion, infrastructure, etc.) generates a return of about £4 in healthcare savings, unlike motoring which simply creates ever greater costs.

This describes the social benefits of cycling. If you would like to benefit from the personal benefits of cycling there are lots of places to start with the Council running cycling courses, and British Cycling delivering a range of Sky Ride Local and Breeze Rides all year round (not just the big Sky Ride in the City!).

I shall refrain from cynicism and hope instead that our local councillor will challenge this policy and work hard to promote healthy lifestyles, accessible transport and one of the few growth areas of the UK economy.

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Bagworth Community Centre Refurbishment Project

It’s pleasing to be able to report that Parish Council finally obtained approval from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund authorising refurbishment work at the Bagworth Community Centre to start on Wednesday May 22nd.

At the time of writing our professional team at Pick Everard are intensively engaged with the contractor Smallman and Sons of Leicester in establishing an updated project programme.

The last year has been both exceptionally demanding and rewarding.

With this in mind, I attach my report, given at the Annual Parish Council Meeting on May 13th.

Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council Chairman’s Report 2012/13 This report covers what your Parish Council achieved in 2012/13, what is in progress or needs to be done this year and my vision for the future.

As already known, we succeeded in our grant application to the the BIG Lottery and were awarded the sum of £332,592 towards the total scheme costs of ££364,592 for complete refurbishment of the Bagworth Community Centre. What is not generally known is that due to grossly unsatisfactory project management of the new hall at the Centre we were obliged to submit a retrospective planning application for the new hall and obtain building control approval on a number of building and compliance matters which Council had not been informed were outstanding. These matters had to be resolved extremely urgently since our grant application would otherwise have been invalid. Due to the excellent work done by our professional team at Pick Everard planning consent was granted just in time the day before our deadline with BIG. In this context I gratefully acknowledge the assistance of our Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Ward Cllrs. and that of Borough Council Officers on matters of building control and planning consent.

The contract with BIG was signed on November 6th 2012. However the initial community governance review recommendation to divide the Parish presented Council with a major financial risk to the project causing it to be frozen for two months. After the second consultation, immediately it was known that the Parish was not to be divided, the project was expedited, albeit with an extremely tight timeline.

After competitive tender and adjudication of bids from building companies a contract was awarded in April with Messrs Smallman and sons for the refurbishment. The BIG grant contract date date to start work on site was May 6th. After submitting additional documentation required after tender which has been approved, BIG have asked for further documentation for scrutiny by their legal department. We are advised that this should be completed before work starts on site.

At the time of writing we await confirmation from the BIG Lottery that their Legal scrutiny has been completed so that work can start.

The first point in my last year year’s report concerned Governance, particularly the need to clarify several outstanding financial queries which had existed for

First steps: Site safety measures being installed and erected. some time. I report here that due to the scope and number of inherited legacy issues Council decided to appoint a Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) in addition to our excellent Clerk Ann Murray. As a result of this appointment our RFO Mr Roger Snowdin has satisfactorily accounted for all earlier financial queries and satisfied the auditors and prepared proper budgets for all activities which are now distributed to members monthly.

Last year I reported the need to finish a complete update of the asset register which had not been updated for many years. This was done. In this context it is particularly pleasing to note that the Bagworth Allotments, managed by its own Association is now a glowing community success and I complement everyone involved for what they have achieved. I hope we can apply best practice lessons learned in Bagworth to the Thornton allotments.

My vision for Parish Council’s future is that we work towards achieving quality Council status.

The BCC project will continue to to draw heavily on resources while the project work is being completed. However with the newly formed and enthusiastic Trust management committee soon to take over running the Bagworth Centre, I see no reason why work towards achieving quality council status should not start later this year. A successful project outcome will benefit residents of the entire Parish, not only in terms in terms of enhanced facilities but also cost of running the Centre.

I conclude this report by expressing my appreciation to our Clerk Ann our RFO Roger for their dedicated work and all members for their loyalty and contribution during a testing but very successful year.

Barry White

Chairman Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council

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Claire Lomas enthrals Newtown Linford Gardening Club Fascinating talk on LOROS ladies climbing plants We heard a fascinating talk on climbing plants from Hilary Hutson who came down from Sheffield to visit our club last month.

The LOROS Annual Ladies Luncheon took place at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday 15th May 2013 with guest speaker Claire Lomas.

Claire, who won our hearts back in April 2012 after completing the London Marathon in her robotic suit and has recently completed a 400 mile cycle challenge from Nottingham to London, was a marvellous and inspirational speaker at the event.

The ladies were enthralled

by Claire’s brave story and her comparisons on life before and after Proceeds for her accident in May 2007. Claire To raise was also able to demonstrate her awareness of incredible “robotic” suit which Lupus & support she wore for 17 days in order to research complete the London Marathon back in 2012.

Laura Betts, LOROS Fundraiser said; “We are delighted that Claire was able to join us as our Guest Speaker at this event, she is a remarkable woman who has accomplished so much. Her inspirational words combined with Saturday, June 8th her wit and humility touched the hearts of everyone in the room”.

Next year’s Ladies Luncheon will 10.00 – 12.00 take place on Wednesday 14th May 2014 at King Power Stadium with MARKFIELD the guest speaker to be announced.

If you would like to attend this METHODIST CHURCH event please contact the LOROS (Opposite The Green) fundraising department on 0116 2318431.

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£2 entrance and cream tea £6.00 family ticket Under 5’s free Plants

Anne and David Couling

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We discovered that some plants lean on others for support, other plants twist themselves around, some curling clockwise and others anti-clockwise, and some plants exude their own version of superglue to secure a hold against a tree, a fence or a wall.

As well as the trusty favourites of clematis, honeysuckle and ivy we were introduced to a wide range of climbers. Many were new to our members, especially a group which could be termed dwarf climbers which would suit a pot on a patio or on an obelisk in a border. We also saw the results which occur if a plant is just left to ramble, with some dominating an area like a pernicious weed.

July and August see us spending our time outside. Our traditional Summer Garden Party will again be held at Mike and Liz Newcombe’s lovely garden which overlooks woods and fields and is currently featured in the National Garden Scheme Booklet.

In August we visit Ashwood Nurseries in South Staffordshire and its next door neighbour John’s Garden which contains many interesting plants including a wide range of more unusual ones, some of which we should be able to buy at the nursery.

The visit of Christine Walkden on October 22nd continues to cause a lot of interest. Around 80% of the tickets have already gone and only 30 or so remain. We are being joined by members of other gardening clubs and by members of the public who want to hear this effusive TV gardening celebrity speak.

If you want any of these last remaining tickets they cost £10 or else you can become members of the club for the year for £12. Just contact the secretary (tel. 242452 or e-mail 01530242452@talktalk.net) , or come to one of our meetings to see how you like it before making a commitment (£2 for visitors). Alternatively give us a ring and ask for a copy of our programme for the coming year and we will be pleased to send one to you.

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28 Markfield Congregational Church Sunday 16 June 10.30 am United Service at Trinity Methodist Church

Church Services

Sunday 23 June 10.15 am Morning Worship followed by Communion

6.00pm Evening Communion Service

Sunday 30 June 10.15 am Morning Worship with Sunday Club in Church Hall

Sunday 23rd June 10.30am Morning Communion Service 6.00pm Evening Service

Sunday 7 July 10.30 am Service at Bardon Park Chapel

Sunday 30th June 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service

Sunday 14 July 10.30 am Joint Service at St Michael’s Parish Church Sunday 21 July 10.30 am United Service in Our Church Sunday 28 July 10.30 am Songs of Praise Service Sunday 4 August 10.15 am Morning Worship followed by communion Sunday 11 August 10.15 am Worship led by Alan Sankey and friends

Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton

Sunday 7th July 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service Sunday 14th July - Action for Children Sunday 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Café Style Service Sunday 21st July 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Service Sunday 28th July 10.30am Morning Communion Service 4.00pm Circuit Farewell Service for Deacon Ruth Hinch at Epworth.

Sunday 9th June 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper

Without Walls Christian Fellowship, 135 Main St Stanton Under Bardon

Sunday 16th June Sunday School Anniversary 10.30am

Sunday 9th June Meeting 10am

Sunday 23rd June 10.30am Morning Service

Monday 10th June Coffee morning 10am

Sunday 30th June 10.30am Morning Service

Wednesday 12th June Midweek fellowship from 6.30pm, please call for details 07875378628

Sunday 7th July10.30am Morning Service

Thursday 13th June Pure Gold drop in 10am

Sunday 14th July 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper

Friday 14th June Singing Cafe 4U for Dementia sufferers, please note carers must stay. 1.45pm-3.15pm

Sunday 21st July 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 28th July 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 4th August 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 11th August 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper There is a Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service. For further details, our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section of this magazine.

Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield Sunday 9th June - Methodist Homes Sunday 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Café Style Service Sunday 16th June 10.30am United Churches Together Café Service

Sunday 16th June Special Fathers day Meeting 10am Monday 17th June Coffee morning 10am Wednesday 19th June Bible School 7pm, continuing book of ROMANS Thursday 20th June Pure Gold drop in 10am Sunday 23rd June Meeting 10am Monday 24th June Coffee morning 10am Thursday 27th June Pure Gold drop in 10am Friday 28th June Singing Cafe 4U for Dementia Sufferers 1.45pm Sunday 30th June Cafe 4U 4pm, please note no morning meeting

Monday 1st July Coffee morning 10am Wednesday 3rd July Prayer meeting 7pm Thursday 4th July Pure Gold drop in 10am Sunday 7th July Meeting 10am

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield 10:15-11.30am Sunday Club for Children in the Congregational Hall on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays, term time All Age Service in Church on the 2nd Sunday each month.

Sunday 9th June 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 16th June 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Cafe Style Service at Trinity Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Friday 21st June 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 23rd June 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 30th June 6.00 pm Joint Service at St Peter’s, Copt Oak Sunday 7th July 10.30 am Service at Bardon Park Chapel Sunday 14th July 10.30 am Sea Sunday Joint All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Friday 19th July 8.00 pm “Still Friday” Sunday 21st July 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Christian Aid Service at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 28th July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service

St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 9th June 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 16th June 10.30 am “Something Different” Service Sunday 23rd June 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday 30th June 10.30 am Single Service Holy Communion Sunday 7th July 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 14th July 10.30 am Single Service at St Peter’s, Thornton Sunday 21st July 10.30 am Single Service Sunday 28th July 10.30 am Single Service at St Peter’s, Thornton

St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 9th June 10.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 12th June 10.00 am Holy Communion and Coffee Sunday 16th June 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 23rd June 10.30 am All Age Service Sunday 30th June 10.30 am Single Service at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 7th July 10.30 am Morning Service Wednesday 10th July 10.00 am Holy Communion and Coffee Sunday 14th July 10.30 am Single Service Sunday 21st July 10.30 am Single Service at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 28th July 10.30 am Single Service

Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 7th July 9.00 am Holy Communion

St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday 9th June 9.15 am Holy Communion Sunday 16th June 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 23rd June 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 30th June 6.00 pm Joint Service Sunday 7th July 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 14th July 9.15 am Holy Communion Sunday 21st July 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 28th July 6.00 pm Holy Communion

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Fundraising Fun Day on 30th June The Leicestershire Kidney patients Association are holding a Fundraising Fun Day at Markfield Community & Sports Centre on Sunday 30th June.

There will be various stalls, children’s games, bouncy castle & slide, food and drinks, a sponsored Golden Mile Walk and much more.

The day starts at 10am and finishes at 5pm, with registration for the walk at 10.30am. The walk starts at 12 noon.. Sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the website at www.lkpa.org.uk - or ring Ann Carter on 01530 481221.

Markfield WI: Next Events June 19th: Ian Rogerson Smile Please, Say Cheese July 17th: Birthday Supper Venue TBA Aug 21st: Margaret Rampley Corsets & Camis, Swimsuits & Smiles

Three Guests for Loughborough Orchestra Summer Concert On Saturday June 22nd, two young talented soloists take the opportunity to play their instruments with a full orchestra.

Isabel Cocker will perform the Viola Concerto in E minor by J. C. Bach / Casadeus.

Isabel is one of the young members of the Loughborough Orchestra. Isabel travels to Birmingham to study the viola, having achieved Grade 8 standard three years ago. The second soloist is Lucy-Rose Graham, a pupil at Oakham School who will perform Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto in A minor. Lucy-Rose belongs to several orchestras, including the City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Orchestra. Next year she is hoping to continue her studies at Music College. These two young musicians promise to match the stunning performances of the last two years’ previous young soloists, harpist Elizabeth Bass and clarinettist Sara Hall who are now both at Music College and greatly valued their experience with the Loughborough Orchestra.

The emotion packed “Fantasia Overture Romeo and Juliet” by Tchaikovsky starts the programme and to complete it, is the ever popular “Peter and the Wolf ” by Prokoviev, which will be narrated by the third guest, John Sinclair, radio presenter from Radio Leicester.

Trevor Lax will conduct the concert.

The concert is at Cope Auditorium, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6.00, Concessions £5.00 and are available from members of the orchestra or on the door.

For further information see the orchestra website www. loughboroughorchestra.org.uk

Sept 18th: Alison Chapman - Kilworth House Theatre Oct 16th: Mary Pepper Romania – experiences with children and young people Nov 20th: Sarah - Floristry for Christmas

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Curry Varieties Wordsearch Find the names of 12 varieties of curry in this month’s Wordsearch puzzle and you could win yourself a meal and a drink. This month we are offering a TASTY prize of: A Main Course for Two, plus A Bottle of House Wine at The FieldHead Hotel.

To go into the draw, all you have to do is find - and mark a line through - the names of 12 types of curry.

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Remember to include your name and address. The first all-correct entry drawn out of the Editor’s Vesta Packet will win the Meal for Two at The Field Head Hotel. Good luck!

Here are the 12 TYPES OF CURRY you have to find:

BALTI • BHUNA • BIRYANI • DOPIAZA GREEN THAI • JAIPURI • JALFREZI • KORMA MADRAS • MASALA • ROGAN JOSH • VINDALOO Name: ...................................................................................................

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National Gardens Scheme

Local garden to open for charity A local garden has been accepted by the National Gardens Scheme and will open for the first time this summer to raise money for charity.

Mike & Liz Newcombe’s garden, situated halfway along Ulverscroft Lane between Newtown Linford and Ulverscroft, will be open this summer on consecutive Sundays - 28th July and 4th August – 11.00am – 5.00pm. They will also, for the second time, provide the venue for the Newtown Linford Gardening Club’s Summer Party on Tuesday 23rd July.

This 2-acre SW facing garden has beautiful views across Charnwood countryside. Near the house are patios, water features, flower and shrub beds, fruit trees, greenhouses and vegetable plots.

Lawns then slope down to a gravel garden, a large wildlife pond with waterfall and three small areas of woodland, with pleasant walks through many species of trees. The lower two thirds of this garden has been created since 2004, with over 150 conifers and deciduous trees planted.

There are several places to sit and relax around the garden.

There will be a plant stall and a craft stall, selling jewellery, scarves etc.

Light refreshments will be available.

Admission for adults is £3.50, children are free and dogs on leads are welcome.

The full address is – ‘Mountain Ash’, 140 Ulverscroft Lane, Newtown Linford, LE6 0AJ. For further details and some photographs of the garden see the NGS website – www.ngs.org.uk – Amongst the many charities supported by the NGS are Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices, Carers Trust and, this year, Parkinsons UK.

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