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Spotlight
June 2015
The Monthly News & Information Magazine For Groby, Field Head & The Brantings
Martinshaw’s Got Talent!
DURING the first half of the Summer Term, Martinshaw’s Early Years’ Foundation Stage transformed their classroom’s open area into a talent show stage, giving the multi-talented 4 and 5 year olds the opportunity to showcase their talents as : musicians, comedians, dancers, singers, artists and stage managers. This was, of course, also a chance to hone literacy, artistic and mathematical skills as the children not only performed but produced scripts, scores, certificates and tickets for the audience. Some highly imaginative designs were produced. Everything culminated in the EYFS class assembly when the pupils performed in front of their proud parents, grandparents and carers. The judging panel, complete with big buzzers, had to be seen to be believed, the Simon Cowell lookalike easily more scary and a lot louder than the original. The mini-me Amanda Holden looked amazing complete with mum’s ‘all day’ bright red lipstick. The whole show was a complete success, with the audience dutifully clapping, laughing and even booing in response to cue cards, enthusiastically held aloft by production assistants. If they’re this good at 4 and 5, it beggars belief how good they will be as ‘elderly’ 10 year olds!
Owen Lawrence
No Spotlight next month THERE WILL be no issue of Groby & Field Head Spotlight next month due to annual holidays. But don’t get too upset! The magazine will be back on Saturday 15th August, so see you then!
Marathon Mission Complete! THE BIG DAY had finally arrived, 26 April 2015. This was the day I would join almost 40,000 runners to pound the streets of London to take on the 26.2 miles of the 35th London Marathon. The city was buzzing, the people, the runners, the organisation all coming together on what turned out to be quite a chilly and damp morning. As the start unfolds, the runners, who are all huddled together are at fever pitch. The atmosphere of the crowds all along the route is electric and the noise deafening. It is difficult to take in all the sights but crossing Tower Bridge is a great highlight. As the distance unfolds at 13, 18 and 21 miles the scenery becomes more familiar and to finally see the finishing line looming was such a relief to my aching legs and ankles. With a finishing time of 4 hours and 22 minutes and an overall place of 19,687, it was certainly a day I shall never forget! A massive thankyou to everyone who has helped, supported and sponsored me on this epic London adventure. So far the total of money collected stands at £2162 which is a massive achievement. Thanks again.
Simon Moore
Don’t miss the book & DVD sale at Groby Library! HEAD OVER to Groby library and bag yourself a bargain! Our sale includes both adult and children stock and will be held from Saturday 13th of June until Saturday 4th of July. Stock up your book shelves with popular authors and recent best sellers and check out our ex-rental DVDs and talking books too. All items are very reasonably priced - don’t miss our bargain book sale! For more information call the library on: 0116 3053601. Groby Library: Leicester Road, Groby, LE6 0DQ.
NEXT ISSUE OUT: Saturday 15th August - Advert/Articles needed by 1st August