June 2015 herald magazine

JUNE 2015

“Fair Warning!”

Hanson’s Valuation Day at Thornton WE ARE DELIGHTED to announce that Vanessa Savage of Hanson’s Auctions in Etwall, Derbyshire, is coming to Thornton on Saturday 20th June.

Vanessa will be based in Thornton Community Centre from 10am – 2pm and is looking forward to meeting you and to talking about your (potential) valuables!

Vanessa is a very highly experienced general valuer and works for the famous Charles Hanson - star of Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip etc. So come along on 20th June and bring your antiques and collectables, ceramics, jewellery, silver items, medals and coins – even favourite family bric-a-brac to see if it more valuable than you thought.

Entrance is free, but there will be a small charge of £1 per item for Vanessa to value (a set counts as just one item – so a tea/ coffee service, or an album of postcards would be just £1).

We will also have the centre’s ‘reservoir view’ Café open throughout selling the most delicious snacks and refreshments (all very reasonably priced). And if we manage to make enough cakes in advance, there will also be a cake stall!

Vanessa will also be organising an interesting Antiques Quiz, designed by Hanson’s for keen watchers of TV antiques programmes.

And of course there will be a good old Thornton RAFFLE! This is a charity event and all proceeds from the day will be shared equally between Thornton Community Centre and Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary.

It promises to be an excellent event and we are really looking forward to welcoming you !

Muriel Walker (Thornton Community Centre) and Jo Leadbetter (Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary)

Markfield May Day Gala THANK YOU to the hundreds of people who came along to support our Markfield May Day Gala and Library Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday.

We had an amazing day - the dancers danced; the bouncy castles bounced; the duck was hooked and the police car and fire engine dee dah’d.

The weather was glorious, so much so that Mr. Softee sold out of ice cream!

Authoress, Lynda Page, signed lots of books and judged the childrens fancy dress competition which was won by Maya Crowhurst dressed as Elsa, for the girls, and Duncan Ward as Batman for the boys, each receiving a £10 book token.

The cupcake competitions were won by Elizabeth Bowler for the adults with her sheep inspired cupcakes and Duncan and Ruth Ward for the under 12s.

Both received cupcake decorating books as prizes.

The children’s quiz was won by Dexter Eastwood winning a £10 toy voucher and the adults quiz by Sandra Bland.

Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend was Bertie the Bookworm’s favourite book and correctly guessed by Iris Bown.

But more importantly the day was all about the library and making people aware of where the library is and what is has to offer and we had over 200 people filling out our questionnaires detailing what they want from the library and over 40 people signed up as volunteers to help run the library when we take it over as a charity in September, so thank you everyone.

Beverley Bell Events Co-ordinator

Annual Thornton Carnival July 4th TAKE OUT your calendars and put a big circle around Saturday July 4th!

Because on that day Thornton Community Centre will be hosting the Annual Village Carnival.

There will be many great attractions including Live Music, various stalls, a children’s Tombola, an adult’s Tombola, Bouncy Castle,Barbecue, Hook-a-Duck, Face Painting, Refreshments, Donkey Derby, Homemade Cake Stall. Bric-a-Brac and lots of fun games for children.

The Carnival opens at 1pm and runs until 4pm. This years Grand Raffle has some truly amazing prizes.

The funds raised will go towards a much needed new boiler for your Community Centre.

It promises to be a great afternoon of family fun and entertainment.

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Spectacular dancing at Markfield May Gala & Library Open Day KEELYANNA’S Dance Finess Fusion would like to thank the Library for inviting us to perform at the Markfield May Gala and Library Open Day. It was a truly amazing day!

It was lovely to see so many people coming out to support our library and our community.

Well done to every student that performed - you were spectacular!

Miss Keely-Anna was especially proud of all the dancers that managed to stay professional and keep dancing when the music system failed us. It shows true spirit and talent to be able to hold your heads high and continue performing when a technical issue arises! As the saying goes ‘The show must go on’. Our Markfield dancers showed that they are easily the match of the dancers from other villages.

Once again a big thank you to the Library for organising a wonderful day!

Miss Keely-Anna and her dancing family!

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Don’t miss the Stanton Summer Fayre!

JUST A QUICK reminder about the Stanton-underBardon’s SUMMER FAYRE on SATURDAY 20th JUNE to be held in St Mary & All Saints Church, Stanton Under Bardon 2pm - 4pm.

There will be several stalls, cakes and preserves, bric -a brac, raffle, crafts, and teas and coffee will be available.

Admission is FREE.

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Tickets for the Jay Brothers Concert are selling fast!

THE TICKETS for the Jay Brothers Concert on Friday 24th July starting at 7.00pm are going fast therefore we have decided that tickets will NOT be available on the door.

Therefore to avoid disappointment please book your tickets as soon a possible.

Tickets are £5 each which includes a raffle and refreshments, tickets can be bought from Doreen Murby 01530 243977 and Angela Berry 07971 254165 - 01530 242578 or from any member of the Congregational Church.

Thank you for your support for what will be a memorable evening.

Heavenly scents…

There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread, it seems. That came top in a recent poll to find Britain’s favourite smells. Other scents in the Top Ten were: bacon frying, newly mown grass, freshly ground coffee, cakes baking in the oven, the seaside, just laundered clothes, a Sunday roast, fish and chips – and fresh flowers.

The Top 50 favourites also included some unusual scents, such as paint, rain, new books, and petrol. The top worst scents were bins, drains, body odour, garlic breath, sports changing rooms and fish. The research by Harris, the decorating brand, also found that six in ten of us believe that certain scents remind us of particular people or places.

Invitation to FREE Health and Wellbeing Days at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation A new FREE Health and Wellbeing Day is starting on Thursday 4th June, and then running every Thursday, at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.

This day builds on the success of the Foundation’s previous drop-in groups, and will allow more local people to benefit from the uplifting social group, which takes place in the Foundations beautiful Charnwood Forest location of Ulverscroft Manor.

The Health and Wellbeing Days run from 10am – 3pm, with no requirement to stay for the full day, but the opportunity to drop in and come and chat with friends, or make new friends, with light refreshments available. Should you wish to try some of our relaxation classes during the day regular Seated Yoga and Relaxation Classes are available (at a small cost), and appointments can be booked with a chiropodist/reflexologist (prebooking required and at a small cost).

Alan Norman, Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation Chief Executive commented ‘We are delighted to be expanding the range of opportunities we can offer local people, and have seen some firm friendships and support networks formed at our health and wellbeing days. The additional opportunities to take part in seated exercise and relaxation classes has been particularly beneficial for our visitors and these popular classes are now available weekly’. Jodie Hodges, who has been attending the Foundation’s drop in groups commented ‘Because of my disability I have difficulty walking, the seated yoga has loosened me up which helps me to keep moving. I will now be doing seated yoga every week, it really does help.’

For more information on the Health and Wellbeing Day, or to book into a class, please contact the Support Team on 01530 244914 or hello@ shuttlewood-clarke.org

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Local girl selected for International Beauty Pageant LOCAL RESIDENT Melissa Broughton has been selected to compete for a place in an exciting beauty pageant being held in Disneyland Paris.

Melissa, from Bagworth, has been chosen by the Face Of The Globe organisation to compete at a regional heat being held at Elstree Film & Television Studios in London on Saturday 29th August 2015.

Melissa is no stranger to pageants, as she has competed in many competitions and has been within the Modelling/ Pageant industry for 5 years now. Back in March 2013, Melissa won a Teen title for Face of the Globe as ‘Face of the Year’ but due to personal and emotional battles Melissa was unable to continue on to the Grand Finals that year. Two years on, she is back and is ready to show the globe what they’re missing.

The contest has four age categories ranging from 5 years with no upper age limit. Melissa, who is 18 years old, will be in the Adult range, and if she is selected as one of the 5 representatives from that group, she will be invited to Disneyland Paris in April 2016 to compete against girls from all over the World.

“If I were to get through to the grand finals, I would showcase my personality from all of its angles - my strengths, my weaknesses, my ambitions and my failures.”

Melissa is a very ambitious, hardworking, friendly girl, and hopes that the interviews with the judges on the day will show this side of her personality.

The finalists will be judged not just on looks, but also their personalities.

You can follow Melissa’s progress in the contest at www.FaceOfTheGlobe. com and on her Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/ broughtonmelissa

Accidentally played dad instead of dead when I encountered a bear and now it can ride a bike without training wheels.

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Thanks for your support in the Borough Council Election Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald LET ME start this month with a big thank you to all those who supported me at the recent Council elections.

In what for me was a broadly disappointing electoral night, it was heartening to see the outcome of my own election and it lifted my spirits even if it took until 6pm on the Friday evening to actually get the result (the last one counted in the whole Borough).

Although I topped the poll, my running mate Andy Furlong was not successful which is a shame as he would have been an excellent representative for our community. Another person who was not successful was Sue Sprason who this time had run as an independent. I would like to wish Sue all the best for the future and personally thank her for her time as a local councillor. Undoubtedly having local council elections at the same time as the general election affects how people vote, who actually gets out to vote and what is motivating them. Surprisingly the actual turnout in this patch of the Borough was only marginally higher than it was in 2011 and unusually average for an area that normally has one the highest turnouts. It is still unclear why this was so. Certainly when I was out canvassing for support I found a good level of interest and I was able to engage in lots of discussions across the whole ward.

Standing for election requires a team approach. Fortunately I had the benefit of a number of really good local people willing to help and volunteer their time. A great deal of paperwork is required and forms signed just to get onto the

ballot paper and then you need people to help organise what campaign you are able to run and to deliver it. I am immensely grateful for all those who helped me in the weeks up to and including on polling day.

Not wishing to name all who got involved, I would like to pay particular tribute to my friend and agent Paddy Casswell who is a constant source of electoral wisdom based on his own considerable experience. I would also thank my family both for their emotional and practical support, but also for agreeing to share a bit of me with our local community. Without that support it would be hard to continue seeking election, or indeed manage another 4 year term of office.

So no sooner had I had witnessed my re-election when it dawned on me again the serious challenges we face going forward. Not least the constant threat of new houses being built on open countryside. Literally just a few days before the elections I was asked to call into the Council to be informed of interest in the land south of Jacqueline Rd and a likely planning application to follow for 140 houses.

I have written many times that this obsession to build new homes on previously classed open countryside seemingly supported by this government, will have significant consequences and unintended negative effects. Although in the short term this might well deliver the best returns for developers and

Matthew Lay land owners, it can spell disaster for communities seeking to redevelop a clear sense of identity and direction.

It also significantly harms the chances of urban renewal in towns and cities which have huge swathes of redundant brownfield needing investment and renewal but which cost more to transform into housing than does an open field.

So let’s be clear, new housing on the scale proposed is just not sustainable for our community.

We have already surpassed the numbers of new houses required locally and so we have more than contributed to the Council’s overall requirements. Local services are stretched and the new houses proposed will not make an adequate compensation to address this. I see next to no benefit to the local community and it is now just a money making operation. I wish those who had custody of the land held a bit more respect for its character and purpose. Sadly it seems that is now too much to ask.

So another term of office begins just as the last one ended, with a community needing to again stand up and be counted. I shall there once again doing what I can to support this and support you.

Matthew

Bring along a picnic and enjoy the music!

Proms in the Park - Saturday 13th June HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when it hosts the popular Proms in the Park concert on Saturday 13 June.

Organised by the Borough Council and JAM rock music school, this year’s free concert will feature two local school orchestras and The Lost Manuscript from the Dorothy Goodman school. The Lost Manuscript will be playing a selection of rock classics.

Redmoor Academy Orchestra will follow with a programme of music from famous films conducted by Sue Jackson.

Proms stalwarts, the John Cleveland College Orchestra, conducted by Garry Sleath, will then begin their programme with a selection of show music. The evening will reach a rousing climax with the playing of traditional favourites including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia.

This year proms-goers will be able to bring along a picnic and be able to purchase hot and cold drinks courtesy of “The Friends of Hollycroft Park”. For those with a sweet tooth “Mary’s Sweet Memories” will be attending and ice cream will be available.

Councillor Russ Roberts, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said: “The Proms in the Park is a great event and I hope as many people as possible come along and enjoy the great musical talent this area has to offer in the lovely park setting.”

The event will start at 6.00pm with the concert starting at 6.30pm the event is due to finish at 9.00pm.

I call my mother twice a week. Or as she refers to it, “Never.”

6 It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.

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DID YOU know that Leicesterbased Norman & Underwood is the oldest architectural metal roofing and glazing company in the country?

Since 1825, Norman & Underwood craftsmen have helped to restore cathedrals, palaces, historic houses and public buildings and have worked on some of the most exciting designs in modern architecture.

Whilst adopting new technology and processes, the business still maintains its old valued traditions, which are reflected in the quality of its work.

Cousins Thomas Norman and John Underwood founded Norman & Underwood in 1825 as a plumbing and glazing business.

The business remained at the same Leicester City centre site for 180 years until re-locating to premises three miles west under the direction of Managing Director Jonathan Castleman DSc. By trade, Dr. Castleman, the seventh generation of the founding family, is a time-served plumber. He joined the company as an apprentice at the age of sixteen in 1982. After serving his apprenticeship he worked as an Advanced Plumber and Supervisor in the Roofing Department and is now widely known as a highlyskilled craftsman with great expertise in lead, copper, stainless steel and zinc roofing for major heritage projects.

Dr. Jonathan’s particular interest is in ecclesiastical and heritage projects. Prestigious projects in which he has been involved include: The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem; British Embassies in Moscow and Korea; the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Hong Kong; Bermuda Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral and Canterbury

Dr Jonathan Castleman, MD of Norman & Underwood Cathedral; Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, Chequers, Petworth House, Chatsworth House and Lancaster House.

Recently, he was the man who sealed the lead lid of King Richard III’s coffin. As well as welding the lead lid shut, he hand-made the inside of the King’s coffin, known as a lead ossuary. This task he saw as a great honour, and an opportunity to be proud of the firm’s skill as leadworkers.

Dr. Castleman’s expertise was further recognized when he became a Freeman of the City of London on admission to the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, a Livery Company some 600 years old. In this, as in so much else,

he follows in the footsteps of his great, great grandfather, John Underwood. He is a Leicester craftsman of international reputation.

WE FEEL MOST FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BOOK HIM AS A SPEAKER AND WARMLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON THE EVENING. GENTLEMAN... YOU ARE MOST WELCOME, TOO! There will be a Bring & Buy Stall, and the Members’ competition is for a picture or photograph of “A BUILDING I ADMIRE” There is a Visitor’s Fee of £3 which includes refreshments.

Muriel Walker Thornton WI President

Sugary drink? Eau no!

What do you drink when you are thirsty? It seems more and more of us are spurning sugary soft drinks and opting for plain water instead.

In fact, it is predicted that water will overtake carbonated drinks as the world’s best-selling soft drink this year.

Worldwide sales of bottled water have grown on average six per cent every year since 2008, whereas for the same period carbonated drinks grew just 1.3 per cent. Throughout 2015, 53 billion gallons of bottled water will have been sold worldwide. The research was done

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My secret ingredient is letting somebody else cook.

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News from Bardon Park Chapel www.bardonchapel.co.uk Family Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10.30am.

Our gatherings are fairly informal.

Everyone most welcome.

The Monthly Praise Meeting (1st Saturday in each month, except August and January) is at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, testimonies and uplifting messages. Light refreshments afterwards in the school room.

Art Class: Our Art Class re-convenes on Thursday 6th August, and runs until Thursday 24th September. Then starts up again straight away (no gap) on Thursday 1st October until Thursday 19th November.

Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A 511), Bardon Road (A 511) and Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicester-bound (eastbound) carriageway of the A 511 road and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres. There is a large car park at the back.

For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on Tel: 01530 242526

Something to smile about: emoji Emoji has become the fastest growing language in history.

That is the verdict of a linguistics expert, who has studied the spreading catalogue of 722 digital smiley faces and symbols. So far a staggering eight out of ten of us have used emoji to communicate with someone.

It seems that many young people find it easier to communicate using the smartphone icons – which include hearts and food and drink and an array of facial emotions – rather than words. 72 percent of 18 to 25 year olds say they find it easier to put across their feelings using emoji rather than words.

According to research by TalkTalk Mobile, the top ten most popular symbols are: smiley face, cry with laughter, love heart, red-cheeked face, thumbs up, tongue out face, blowing a kiss, winking face, confused face, and ‘see no evil’ face.

Visit a farm on Open Farm Sunday and discover the story behind our food.

A day for everyone to meet the people, who grow our food and care for our countryside, 7th June 2015 Where: Little Markfield Farm, Forest Road, Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9UN. Time: 10.30am to 5.00pm Contact: Brenda 01530 242173 or 07774047571 Activities: Come and see sheep being sheared, wool being spun, Cows, Sheep, Pigs and Chickens with their babies; feed the lambs! Alpacas, Farm walks, Cookery Demonstrations by 2 professional chefs, Hot dogs & Beef Burgers using farm produce, Bakanalia Border Morris Leicester, Beer, Greengrass Look alike Meet Pen the Red-Tail Hawk, Fosse & Watling Land Rover Club Display, Modern & Vintage Farm Machinery, Over 30 Crafts & Food stalls, Mr Softee Ice Cream van, Sausage Making with the Sausage Master Alf, A Civil War Re-enactment, Back Street Mini Club, £1 entry fee per Adult Children Free We will be raising money for St Michael and All Angels Church Markfield, Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation & Gems Charity. www.gemscharity.com

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW VALUATION DAY

Thornton Community Centre

Come along and bring your items for valuation; £1 per item/set Items may be left with Vanessa for Auction by Charles Hanson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ANTIQUES, JEWELLERY, COLLECTABLES, SILVER, CERAMICS, COINS & MEDALS th

Saturday 20 June, 10a.m. – 2p.m.

CAFÉ OPEN FOR DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS !

Also... Raffle and Antiques Quiz !

The CAP Money course is now having a break until after the summer (the date for your diary is 24th September).

The course runs for 3 weekly sessions and will give you the tools and teach you a system to help you manage your finances better.

Contact details: Steph Beeston-Clarke Lead CAP Money Coach stephbc@hotmail.co.uk 01530 243606 / 07572 852684

Places are limited, so if you (or someone you know) would like to book please contact Steph as soon as possible - it's never too early to book your place.

To find out more please contact Steph or visit:

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Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, “Oh no! It’s the cops!”?

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Bagworth Community Thornton Open Gardens Centre News THORNTON ‘Open Gardens’ will this year take place on Sunday the 14th June.

There are 10 very different gardens to visit from a compact genuine cottage garden to a large meadow garden with panoramic views over Thornton reservoir and the surrounding countryside.

To visit the gardens you will need a programme which will be available from St. Peter’s church or Thornton Community centre at a price of only £2.50 per person. (FREE admission for accompanied children under the age of 16) The gardens will be open 1.00-5.00pm; sorry, no dogs allowed in the gardens please.

Light refreshments will be available at St. Peter’s church and the Community centre. There are toilet facilities at the Community centre and also limited parking.

The ‘Bricklayers Arms’ will be serving food and of course drinks as well, as will the ‘Reservoir Inn’.

Be sure to visit ‘Thornton Nurseries’ for great plants and much more.

The proceeds of the event will go to the ‘Friends of St. Peter’s’ who will be making a donation to the ‘Rainbows’ Hospice.

Peter Shaw (Publicity) BAGWORTH Community Centre was delighted to host the very first ‘Chocks Away for Redgate’ event held at the Centre on Saturday 9 May. This local charity (www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk) located on Shaw Lane on the edge of Stanton-under-Bardon, put on a Family Fun Day for all ages and the chosen theme was VE Day commemoration. It proved a very popular event, with over 300 people, adults and children, visiting during the day.

Councillor Ozzy O’Shea opened the event at noon and he and Mrs O’Shea spent two hours at the event, chatting to organisers, visitors and performers alike.

One big part of the day was a luxury craft and gifts fair with 23 stallholders, selling everything from cushions to chocolate cake, from jewellery to handmade dog coats, from home-made fudge to teddy bears and from birthday cards to beer. In fact artisan brewer ‘Tunnel Brewery’ from near Market Bosworth launched a new real ale at the event – ‘Redgate Rory’ – with a percentage of bottle sales going to the sanctuary.

A very popular part of the day was the live entertainment from 12.30 – 3.00pm. First, local singer Natalie Nightingale entertained and sang hits (dressed in authentic WWII WREN’s uniform) from the 1930s and the 1940s. There was also the Thornton School Choir under the baton of teacher Mrs Sue Quinn. Their skill and enthusiasm are to be very highly commended; their charming voices contributing greatly to the atmosphere and visitors’ enjoyment. Their parents and grandparents were clearly very proud.

In addition, Expressions Dance Studio, from Ashby Road, Coalville delighted the audience. Choreographer Linda Thornley brought along 30 talented young dancers who put on their own 20 minute mini-musical especially for ‘Chocks Away’ – it was a faultless and very enjoyable performance displaying a wide range of young talent. The performance hall was packed to the rafters and the clapping and cheering at the end nearly brought the house down. The entertainment programme concluded with community singing, led by Natalie and the schoolchildren, of “We’ll meet again”.

On the day, there were also a big bouncy castle, a giant dog, raffles and games. Home-made hot and cold food was provided by local ladies Bella, Sharon and Julie, helped by community centre stalwart Cheryl Southin, and Redgate volunteers Jane and Audrey. Many thanks also to Dianne and Morgan from Thornton who managed the entrance and took photographs.

This very successful day was organised by a small group of people, including Jo Leadbetter, Jools Murphy and sisters Nikki Burton and Tracey Peden whose idea it was in the first place. The result of their endeavours was a very enjoyable day and £1460 was raised for Redgate Animal Sanctuary. The organisers should feel very pleased with themselves.

NO JULY ISSUE OF THE HERALD! There’s no issue of The Herald next month due to annual holidays, and time off for good behaviour.

We’ll be back on 8th August!

Trips galore for South Charnwood pupils SOUTH CHARNWOOD High School is rightly proud of the day trips and residential trips it organises for its pupils in order to enhance their learning, broaden their understanding and develop important life skills.

Just recently, over the Bank Holiday weekend a group of girls from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 attended a weekend residential Netball tournament at Condover Hall in Shropshire, which was the latest in a long line of trips enjoyed by South Charnwood High School pupils this year.

For example, the Year 10 Drama pupils went to see a performance of ‘Antigone’ at Derby Theatre in October, the Food Technology GCSE students visited ‘The Good Food Show’ at the NEC in November and the Year 10 Business Studies group visited Drayton Manor Park to study the running of a business, concentrating particularly on customer service. In June the GCSE Geography group will visit Castleton in Derbyshire for field work studies and trips have already been arranged for next academic year by the English department to see a performance of Blood Brothers, which is one of the GCSE texts pupils are studying.

Of course, other Years too have enjoyed trips and visits. The Year 9s went to Brecon Beacons for an activities week in November and attended the Big Bang Fair at the NEC in March. The Year 8s enjoyed the Ski trip in February, as well as a visit to the Galleries of Justice in April and the Year 7s went to France and visited the Battlefields of the Somme (as well as eating snails and frogs legs!).

Such experiences are an integral part of the broad and balanced curriculum on offer at South Charnwood High School. Thank you to the staff for all their hard work in arranging such visits and to the pupils for their exemplary behaviour.

Our pictures show Vienna Brocklebank complete with shopping list preparing to buy produce at a French market and Theo Halka dressed in a British soldier’s First World War uniform, complete with rifle.

Don’t you wish karma was like pizza and could be delivered in under 30 minutes?

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The eyes of a woman can say it all, especially the eye roll part.

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Traditional Sunday Lunch 1 Course - £8.00 2 Courses - £10.00 3 Courses - £12.00

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IF YOU are looking for a job, there is no need to get on your bike as there is one going on your doorstep.

The trustees of the Bagworth Community Centre Trust (BCCT) are looking to employ a person to help with some of the administration that is involved in the smooth running of the Centre. The post is expected to cover a mixture of morning and afternoons from Monday to Friday but there is some flexibility with regards to working patterns. If you would like to see more details please call 07866 766160 and leave your contact details if there is no reply or visit www.bagworthcommunitycentre.org The trustees with the help of other villagers are organising a Summer Party on 27th June at the Centre from 5 pm until late. There will be live music, activities for children and activities for adults. There will be a bar and delicious food to be enjoyed. The aim is for this to be a real community event for everyone in the village. If you can help, please make contact via the details above. If not, please support the event by coming along with your family and friends and having a great time. We want to make this Summer Party something that gets people talking and becomes an annual event. Without you, that is less likely to happen.

The Centre has a new group taking place on a Monday morning from 10 am to 12 noon which is called ‘Tiny Town’. This is a story based play and learning sessions for parents and carers with their children. It uses stories to create a magical journey of exploration and fun. It costs £3 per child and £2 for siblings over one year of age. For more details, contact Helen on 07876 889257.

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Art Exhibition at Shuttlewood Clarke AFTER A very successful exhibition two years ago in the Stables Gallery at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation, Ulverscroft, local artist Patricia Hardy is having a second exhibition. This is from the 1st to the 31st July.

The location is very lovely and it is worth a visit if only for a cream tea-yummy!!

Free workshops for those at risk of falls A SERIES of free workshops are being held across Hinckley & Bosworth for older residents at risk from falls.

The Falls Awareness Workshops will be held during July/August and are intended for those who have had a fall or for those who have a healthrelated condition (including poor hearing and eyesight) that can affect their balance. Carers and family members are also welcome to attend.

The workshops have been organised by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Active Together Team, due to studies that have identified older adults are more likely to require care or a stay in hospital after a fall. With Hinckley and Bosworth’s ageing population increasing each year, more and more people are living with long term illnesses or disabilities that could make them susceptible to falls.

The workshops will provide information and advice on: • free hearing and services; • postural assessments; • alarm services; • free Tai Chi class; • reflexology taster; Co-op suitable slippers for sale They will be held at the following locations: • Tuesday 7 July - Millennium Hall, Burbage (1.00pm - 3.00pm) • Friday 17 July - Stoke Golding Village Hall (12noon - 2.00pm) • Thursday 23 July - Sport in Desford (10.00am - 12noon) • Tuesday 4 August - Groby Village Hall (1.00pm - 3.00pm) Free tea or coffee and cakes are included for those attending and free transport will be provided for care homes or groups of five people or more.

Pre booking is essential.

For more information contact Emma Hopkins on 01455 255875 or email: emma.hopkins@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk.

An obituary printed in the London Times ...

TODAY WE mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: •

Knowing when to come in out of the rain; • Why the early bird gets the worm; • Life isn’t always fair; • And maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, • -by his parents, Truth and Trust, • -by his wife, Discretion, • -by his daughter, Responsibility, • -and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers; - I Know My Rights - I Want It Now - Someone Else Is To Blame - I’m A Victim - Pay me for Doing Nothing Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

(Sent in by Brenda Featherstone)

The dangerous habit of professional women Oh dear. It seems that England has become the worst country in the western world for heavy drinking – among professional women.

English women are twice as likely to be problem drinkers if they have a good education, according to recent research by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One in five English women who has been to university regularly drinks too much, compared with one in ten women of lower education.

Mark Pearson, head of health for OECD, says the trend reflects ‘the dark side of equality’ as women risk their health in adopting traditional male drinking habits.

The reports says: “Women with higher education may have betterpaid jobs involving higher degrees of responsibility and thus may drink more heavily because they have more stress…”

The women aged 45 to 64 years are most at risk, and much of the drinking is wine, mostly consumed at home.

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13 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN. Election of Chairman – Mr T Lockley was proposed by Mr M Lay and seconded by Mrs A Cook. There were no other nominations, so Mr T Lockley was elected Chairman and signed the declaration of acceptance of office.

Election Of Vice Chairman – Mr M Lay was proposed by Mrs A Lay and seconded by Mr B Gannon.

There were no other nominations and so Mr M Lay was elected Vice Chair and signed the declaration of acceptance of office.

Resolutions and appointments as follows; Leics Association of Local Councils – The Clerk.

Jane Avery Charity – Mrs Lay, Mrs Williams and Mr B Gannon.

Markfield Community Centre Association – Mr Gannon and Mr Lockley.

MC4 – Mr T Lockley, Mr Lay and the Clerk would represent the Parish Council.

Midland Quarry Products, Bardon Aggregates and Bradgate Liaison Committees – Mr B Gannon agreed to represent the Council.

Markfield Library Trust – Mrs M Bowler and Mr T Lockley were elected to represent the Parish Council.

Jane Avery Charity: Income and Expenditure Account to 31st December 2014: - As Treasurer of the charity Mrs S Browning confirmed that there had been no financial transactions during the last year but would obtain a statement as soon as it was available to her.

POLICE MATTERS: Mr M Lay stated that he would raise the matter of the non attendance at parish meetings at the Borough Council’s Scrutinee Committee.

Several members were aware of volunteers currently listed on the Neighbourhood Watch but there hadn’t been any regular meetings recently.

The Community Partnership Library Service - Mr. M Bowler stated that the Gala Day on Monday 4th May 2015 was very well attended and over 200 questionnaires had been completed and returned. There had been 44 volunteer pledges; the group currently stood at 25 volunteers.

The application for charity status had been completed and sent to the Charity Commission and they were hoping to open around the beginning of September 2015, an opening event would be held to mark the occasion. The two Lease Agreements were awaited from Leics County Council, one for the internal fixings and another for the buildings, legal advice would need to be sought.

The Co-Op store redevelopment, Main Street: Mr M Lay had asked for the “Daisy Close” street sign to be installed.

Extracts from the Minutes of the Markfield General Parish Meeting held on Monday 18th May 2015 at 8.30pm at the Methodist Chapel, Markfield The new external CCTV had been agreed which gave the same coverage on Main Street as the original.

Markfield Court Nursing Home: - The Nursing Home was still up for sale.

H & BBC – Green waste recycling: - Mr M Lay stated that the recycling contracts would be discussed tomorrow at the annual meeting. In a previous consultation the Borough Council had offered only two options; residents who opted into the service would pay a fee to have their waste collected or no recycling service at all. Mr M Lay had proposed a third option which was to cover the additional costs of recycling via a Council Tax Levy but as the increase would be more than 2% a referendum would need to be held.

He felt there was a strong possibility of the current recycling service being scrapped and as the current levels of recycling stood at 50% there was a strong possibility of a substantial increase in flytipping.

Taylor Wimpey housing development on land south of Jacqueline Road: - The developers were proposing to submit an outline planning application for up to 140 new dwellings on the open space.

There had been an exhibition held at the Congregational Church Hall, on 14th May 2015. Mr M Lay stated that development of this piece of land had previously been refused by the Borough Council and that whilst the development actually stood in Groby Parish, the impact would be solely felt by Markfield.

The members were very concerned that these additional 140 new homes along with 140 Jelson development would mean that the existing facilities such as Mercenfeld Primary School and Markfield Surgery would not be able to cope with the additional numbers of residents. A formal planning application had not yet been submitted to the Borough Council.

Mr T Lockley would speak to the Chair of Groby Parish Council and offer a meeting to discuss the

proposal.

Parcel of land adjacent to the Community Centre: - The Parish Council was looking for the Deeds to see if there were any covenants prohibiting any sale or development. Mr M Lay had spoken to Mr D Brooks who didn’t think there were any covenants on the land.

Parish & Community Initiative Funding 2015: The application for £10 000 funding had now been approved.

Section 106 Monies for the CoOp development: Also available: £4908.80 provision and £2598 maintenance = £7504.80 in total. £17504.80 total approved 1) Caloo & Monster Play Equipment – £21 566.75 + Scheme Designs 2) Kompan – £27 053.43 exc VAT

3) Kompan with only a 1 section Climbing Wall - £20 549.22 exc.

VAT Resolved, the quotation from Caloo & Monster Play Equipment @ £21 566.75 exc. VAT was accepted.

QUESTIONS TO THE CHAIR: Mr B Gannon reported that the A50 underpass was again in a terrible state – The clerk would report the matter to the Borough Council.

Mr M Lay was concerned about the polling station being sited in the Small Hall at the Community Centre as there didn’t seem to be adequate space.

Very large queues developed especially at school opening & closing times and many people turned away and didn’t vote and he felt that this played a part in the comparatively low turnout of 58%. The clerk should write to Mr S Atkinson, Chief Executive of H & BBC to request that in future one of the Main Halls be hired to use as the

polling station.

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My mum just texted me the wifi password for the hotel she’s staying at because “it’s free”.

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Mobile support service heads to our borough LOCAL SIGHT loss charity Vista has launched a brand new Mobile Support Service for older people at risk of developing sight loss in Leicestershire.

Mobile Support Service July Dates

The service, in partnership with Leicestershire County Council, will tour the • July 3rd – 9.30am – 12pm: Village Hall, Main Street, county in a specially designed mobile unit, providing information, support and Stanton under Bardon, LE67 9TX advice.

• July 3rd – 1.30pm – 4pm: Bricklayers Arms Pub, 213 During July it will visit a variety of locations across the Hinckley & Bosworth Main Street, Thornton, LE67 1AH region (a full list can be found below).

1.8 million people are living with significant sight loss in the UK, and evidence • July 6th – 9.30am – 12pm: Botcheston Village Hall, suggests that over 50 per cent of sight loss is due to preventable or treatable Main Street Botcheston, LE9 9FF causes. Vista will raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sight loss, the • July 6th- 1.30pm – 4pm: Groby Community Centre, importance of early diagnosis and the links between lifestyle and sight loss.

39 Forest Rise, Groby, LE6 0BD Manned by friendly staff, the vehicle features an open plan welcome area, leaflet display and a seating area for individual consultation and support.

During their time on board, visitors can: Learn how a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of sight loss, the importance of regular sight tests and spotting conditions early Find out more about the support and services available through Vista Discover equipment and technologies that can support people with sight loss.

The programme will also support older people already experiencing sight loss, enabling them to access dedicated information, advice and support in their local communities.

Paul Bott, Vista’s Chief Executive, said: “This exciting new project enables us to increase awareness of avoidable sight loss, in particular amongst older people. We believe that advice and support should be available in even the most rural communities, so we’re taking our services on the road.”

A full list of dates, locations and times is available on our website at www.vistablind.org.uk/mobilesupport

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Bagworth Historical Society

Wanted: Dead or Alive IF YOU are interested in things like murder, then the next session of the Bagworth Historical Society (BHS) is for you.

The well known and entertaining local author, Alan Bell, is talking about Murder Cases of Leicestershire & Rutland - from Earl Ferrers to the first ever use of DNA. Non-members are welcome at the event which takes place at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 9th June at Bagworth Working Men’s Club. They will be charged £1 admission. It is highly likely that Alan will have some of his books on sale, so bring along your purse in case you are tempted.

The BHS meets at the club on the second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome.

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Lilies of the Valley These must be the favourite flowers of May, with their heavenly scented pure white flowers and sturdy foliage, all keeping to 9 or so inches high.

But they are rampant spreaders when happily placed, this usually being in semi-shade.

I recall some famous gardener referring to them as ‘delicious weeds’. Maybe in a small garden, they could be restrained in a large container.

In the Plant Finder, there are about 20 variants of the species, some with larger flowers, others with variegated foliage. For large flowers, both ‘Fortin’s Giant’ and ‘Bordeau’ are good.

A super form with golden striped foliage is ‘Vic Pawlowski’s Gold’.

Flower arrangers would find this appealing. There are a couple of pink-flowered forms listed. These are usually priced higher but I find them lacking the charms of the whites. in lists, Lily of the Valley is Convallaria Majalis.

Egyptian Walking Onions With ordinary onions being available throughout the year at very reasonable cost, there is an argument whether or not it is worth using valuable space to grow them oneself.

Yes - if you are growing for showing maybe. Otherwise doubtful.

However, why not grow onions which are dual or treble purpose, such as the Egyptian Walking Onion - a form of Alllium Cepa.

Initially, the stems may be used as Chives, later as Spring Onions.

Meanwhile, onions (about Shallot size) are growing. Later, bulbils form at stem ends. These root to give next year’s crop. If you wish to groww them, pots of plants are available from the Herb Nursery at Thistleton in Rutland (01572 761658) at £4 a pot.

Patio Raspberry I notice Thompson & Morgan are offering a new Raspberry - ‘Ruby Beauty’ - said to be suitable for pot culture.

Cardoons I am always surprised that so few gardeners grow this large, magnificent greyleaved plant.

A vegetable (leaves and stems) but this 6 to 8 feet specimen is more worthy in a flower border. Can be grown from seed. Also, pieces taken from an existing clump are easily rooted. The cardoon is Cynara Cardunculus. Artichokes are in the same family.

Geraniums Confusingly, ‘Geranium’ in ordinary talk refers both to the proper Geraniums or ‘Crane’s Bills’ and also to our popular, mostly red, bedding plants.

These latter are all, strictly, Pelargoniums. That said, we will

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all continue to refer to them as Geraniums. Mid-May to early June is a good time to make free plants of these tender beauties by taking cuttings. Using an open compost, it is almost impossible to fail. Same applies to Fuchsias and many other plants.

Arums A huge family, but here I refer to the plant that gardeners call Arum Italicum ‘Pictum’.

Magnificent green and grey foliage throughout Winter and Spring. ‘Lords and ladies’ flowers are followed by red berries. Quite short growing. A flower arranger’s favourite!

Sweet Potatoes These are becoming more and more popular.

May be grown by home gardener who buys ‘Sllips’ from retailers.

These are mostly USA in origin.

‘Stokes Purple’ is said to retain its colour. Waitrose is stocking this variety.

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Bagworth Forward Group

A Sign of the Times

A SMALL group of volunteers, namely the Bagworth Forward Group (BFG), are very busy at present.

They are well on the way to producing a village sign for Bagworth. This will be paid for mainly from money that is raised at Bagworth Show, though other organised events also play their part.

The Bagworth Show now takes place in two parts at Bagworth Community Centre. Part one, the vegetables, fruit and flowers, is on August 29th. The second part, the cooking and baking, arts and crafts and the children’s section, is on October 3rd. Both events are well worth attending.

The BFG’s aim is to enhance the life of the village. During the month of June you will notice the planters around the village having their winter plants removed, to be replaced by summer ones. Again, money raised by BFG pays for this.

Another sign of the times is that the small group of volunteers are not getting any younger. It would be really good to see some new, younger members volunteering to help BFG. If you think you could do this please contact either Rosemary on 01530 230347 or Bob at Austin@bagworth. freeserve.co.uk

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Letter from Uncle Eustace

On why people complain to the vicar – and how to ignore them From The Rectory St. James the Least My dear Nephew Darren So, you have received your first letter of complaint. I am not wholly unsympathetic with your complainant, as attempting to marry the bride to the best man would have created havoc with the seating arrangements at the reception.

However, you must learn that receiving letters of complaint is an integral part of the ordained ministry. After 50 years of parish life, the number of such letters I have received are now held in bound volumes.

The anonymous ones you will receive, invariably written in green ink on lined notepaper, can be safely consigned to your waste paper basket, along with all mail, from whatever source, labelled “Urgent”. You will receive letters complaining that you did not pray for someone who was in hospital, regardless of the fact that you knew nothing of it. Probably by the next post, you will receive a letter complaining that you did pray for someone in hospital – when they had wanted to keep their cosmetic surgery secret.

Those who regard themselves as guardians of doctrinal purity will write complaining of the heresies contained in the previous Sunday’s sermon.

These can be filed with those letters that complain that your sermons are too short, along with those who complain that they are too long.

The hourly striking of the church clock is a perennial favourite for complaints. I usually reply by saying that we are currently exploring the possibility of getting it to strike the quarters too.

Letters of complaint will arrive in November, complaining that the church is too cold, so making prayer impossible. Others will drop on the doormat in April saying that it is too hot, so making prayer impossible. In Spring, some will write that the churchyard should be mown more often, while others will complain that it is mown too often and ruins it as a habitat for wildlife.

The annual Summer procession of witness generates complaints that the brass band ruined the slumbers of parishioners having a Sunday lie-in. Then come Harvest, there will be the letters complaining that they did not receive a Harvest gift, which was particularly unforgivable, as their grandmother had once sung in the choir. Thus the annual round is accompanied by reams of notepaper.

The only letter of complaint I have really treasured came from the bishop, rebuking me for never having attended any meeting when he was present. I have had it framed and hung on the study wall.

Your loving uncle, Eustace

An easy way to kill off mice in your house is to leave tiny motorcycles everywhere but no helmets.

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Olympic gold medallist at Mallory Mile event OLYMPIC gold medallist and world champion track and road cyclist Dani King will be the special guest at this year’s Mallory Mile event.

It will be taking place at the Mallory Park Circuit in Kirkby Mallory on Monday 8 June as part of the local celebrations for National Bike Week (13 – 21 June).

Families are being invited to take along their bikes to the circuit and join in the fun for free between 6pm and 8pm.

There will be refreshments and activity stalls available including cycling skills courses, smoothie bike, face painting, doctor bike, Leicestershire County Council and lots more.

Cycle helmets are compulsory for those who wish to take part in the Mallory Mile. Please also be aware that this is a family cycling event, so scooters and roller skates will not be allowed on the track.

For further details please contact: Anna MacDonald, Active Travel Development Co-ordinator, on 01455 255950, or email: Anna.MacDonald@hinckleybosworth.gov.uk

Are you becoming ‘nomophobic’?

Where is your mobile phone? When did you last check it? If it is close, and you have checked it within the last few minutes or so, you may have nomophobia…. Fear of being separated from your mobile phone. ‘Nomo’ stands for ‘no mobile’, and what you ‘fear’ is being out of contact, not connected.

Nomophobia is taking its toll on family life, it seems. As one father recently admitted: “The very first thing I do when I wake up in the morning – and the very last thing I do at night – is pick up my phone, press the Twitter app and see what’s going on in the world…. During the day I can’t undertake the most basic task – from making the children’s lunch to cleaning my teeth – without swiping the screen…”

Now Ofcom, the communications industry regulator, has released figures that show that the average amount we spend online has more than doubled from 9.9 hours a week 10 years ago to 20.5 hours a week. A separate report finds that the average person in the UK checks their phone 50 times a day.

Psychiatrists are warning of widespread technology addiction, and urge people to take ‘holidays’ from their gadgets. Most of us won’t manage that, but we might do well to heed at least one piece of advice: avoid screenlight for an hour before you sleep at night, in order to sleep properly. Phone addiction can be just as damaging as addiction to alcohol or gambling. If this is you, be honest, and consider the effect your screen addiction could be having on those people close to you.

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When I was young, I was afraid of the dark. Now, when I get my electric bill, I’m afraid of the light.

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Stanton Under Bardon Parish Council Minutes THE FOLLOWING items were among the topics discussed at the meeting of Stanton under Bardon Parish Council on 5th May 2015 (the latest available minutes):

Questions Put Before The Chair The parishioners asked about the Village Hall.

The cost to build the village hall was £478,000. The Trustees are planning a grand opening and are currently exploring different themes. The date of completion is yet to be advised by Charles Church. Villagers asked whether a bar would be on site. Within the Premises Licence alcohol would be allowed, but it was not the intention for alcohol to be kept on the premises.

Should the hirer wish to sell alcohol, then a T.E.N. would need to be applied for and an “off-licence” bar sourced.

Villagers had been asked about what they wanted to see happening in the hall, but there had been no information received. It was hoped that the village hall would bring the village together. The Trustees have now decided upon the hire fee, which varied according to the length of hire.

The Parish Council had invested the surplus monies from the sale of the land. Because this sum resulted from the sale of a capital asset, this sum could only be used to purchase further capital assets. Its income could, however, be spent on other projects within the parish. It could not be spent on reducing the parish precept.

Income/Expenditure For April 2015 INCOMINGS 04.04.15 Allotments & Right of Way £383.00 20.04.15 Allotments & Right of Way £ 75.50 OUTGOINGS Salaries £205.57 E ON street lighting £25.02 Mr S Bridges (flowers & Gloves) £10.79 Viking Direct (Stationery) £101.35 LRALC Membership £209.86 Ibstock Community College (Photocopying) £7.70 Stanton Under Bardon Village Hall Trust £1000.00 Grant Thornton Audit Return, copy filed. Councillors approved the return subject to clarification of where the investment of £450,000 should be shown. It was agreed that advice should be sought from the Auditor.

It was proposed by Mr Bridges, seconded by Mr Palmer that the financial statements be approved.

Further to the resignation of the previous internal auditor, it was RESOLVED: THAT KEVIN SHAW BE APPOINTED AS INTERNAL AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2014/15 Councillors were informed there were outstanding payments of 8 x Right of Way, and 2 x Allotments.

IT WAS RESOLVED: THAT A LETTER BE SENT TO THOSE WITH OUTSTANDING AMOUNTS AND THAT, IN FUTURE THERE WOULD BE A LATE PAYMENT CHARGE OF £5.00.

Parish Properties • Allotments/Recreation Ground Stanton Under Bardon Primary School had made a request to be allowed to construct raised beds. Permission was granted.

• Recreation Ground: The Clerk was requested to prepare a rota for

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inspection of the recreation ground by Councillors • Bottom and top allotments: The Clerk was requested to prepare a rota for inspection of the allotments.

• It was noted that Brian Mee Associates had mowed the recreation ground on a bank holiday. The Clerk was requested to seek assurances from Brian Mee Associates that no mowing was done on a bank holiday.

• Charles Church are now constructing the driveway to the bottom allotments. When finished the rabbit fencing and gate would need to be reinstated.

• Village Hall Trustee Report. No report presented. It was noted that now the double doors had been provided, the pathway was too narrow presented a trip risk in the event of an emergency and was insufficiently wide to allow access by wheelchair. Mrs Briggs agreed to contact Charles Church to ask them to widen the footpaths

Planning Applications An application for the creation of a field access at Hall Croft Farm, 294 Main Street – No objection.

Correspondence • Mark Schulz has been running a Boot Camp on the Recreation Ground for approximately 2 years without charge. Whilst councillors were keen to keep facility for villagers, this was a business. It was agreed that a nominal charge of £15.00 per year be made for the use of the park. This fee to be reviewed at the annual meeting.

• The annual insurance premium renewal in the sum of £592.33 was accepted. The level of cover would need to be increased when village hall is completed.

• Thornton Lane Solar Farm. It was agreed that solar farms are an eyesore on landscape and it was difficult to see how parishioners would benefit from its provision. The proposed site is close to the Stanton boundary. It was noted that planning permission has not been applied for.

• Brian Mee Associates/Grounds Maintenance - Renewal. The price had not increased over the last 3 years. It was agreed to renew the contract. Brian Mee Associates have previously offered to provide and maintain a flower bed. Whilst the area of land at the top of the village would be ideal, the land is not owned by the parish council. It was agreed to explore the possibility of a bed outside the village hall when it is completed. Mr & Mrs Yeomans had reported that mowing did not go up to their fence and weeds were consequently growing through their fence.

Proposed date of Next meeting – to be advised. The Chairman reported that as only 2 people had filed nomination papers for election as a Parish Councillor, the Parish Council will no longer be quorate after 12 May. As the Council would not be quorate, it would not be in a position to coopt additional members or conduct business. At present there was a maximum of 5 councillors for the parish, but with the increase in the village population it was considered that this could be increased. Discussions regarding the number of councillors would take place with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. In the meantime, 4 people from the village had expressed an interest in becoming councillors. The Clerk was at present in consultation with HBBC on the procedures to be followed to ensure the council became quorate.

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County Councillor’s Report from David Sprason

The endless pressure for unsustainable housing continues unabated IT IS DISAPPOINTING to see yet again our open countryside being threatened by the proposal for 145 homes off Jacqueline Road, Field Head and the 120 dwellings at Kirkby Road, Desford.

Developers are meant to look at the sustainability of the development area and its infrastructure.

These were the very points raised regarding the proposed 49 dwellings at Beech Drive, Thornton.

The planning committee at Hinckley & Bosworth agreed with the arguments made on the issue of roads, school places and availability of GP services. We will be making the same case against the Taylor Wimpey Jacqueline Road proposal and the Davidson’s Kirby Road application.

We are already seeing housing developments across the rural villages of Markfield, Stanton under Bardon, Desford and in fact across the whole Hinckley and Bosworth area. Many of these sites were opposed by local communities but given permission following an appeal to government inspectors by developers. In fact many of these uncoordinated new housing developments do not fit in with individual communities themselves. The numbers and mixes of different sized houses, up to 5 bedrooms do not match the identified local demand profile for affordable 1-3 bedroom properties. The actual build mixes target potential incomers at the expense of existing residents. In fact what is really happening across the area does not match Hinckley & Bosworth’s own stated strategy. In other words I am afraid we have been sold a pup.

Developer’s Charter The driver for this is the government’s requirement for more houses through the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which sets a presumption in favour of sustainable development or referred to by many as a ‘Developer’s Charter’.

It is clear from government that we have a growing need due to a growing population, Migration Watch have reported that a third of all housing is needed due to the increase in new arrivals to the UK. The planning minister Nick Boles is quoted as saying “Vast swathes of the countryside will have to be sacrificed to build new homes” There is also clear evidence that property

developers are creating extensive estates with a build mix designed to create a profitable market aimed at outsiders and not current local community needs.

We are already seeing a gap emerge as the need for affordable 1-3 bedroom houses are not being met and that the requirement for social housing is being ignored. We have a growing number of older people needing to downsize. We have young people looking to get on the housing ladder with one bedroom flats. These are the types of houses that have been identified by agents across the area and are not being delivered. The pressure for housing will need to continue as across Hinckley & Bosworth it is required to build 7,000 new houses to reach its government target.

Brown field sites I have always agreed that we require new houses but they should be to meet the recognised community needs and not for a financial gain. It is currently too easy for developers to put houses in rural open countryside against the wishes of local communities. It should be more sustainable brown field sites and empty properties that need to be prioritised and utilised first. We need to do all we can to protect our open countryside from development by offering alternatives.

The planning rules in the NPPF need to be changed to make it easier to build on brownfield sites. Central government should be listing available brownfield sites for development; they could issue low-interest bonds for decontamination. Houses on brownfield sites could be exempt from stamp duty on the first sale and VAT relaxed to encourage development of these sites. The same approach could be taken to bring empty homes back into use. It is my belief that this would help to ease the constant pressure on our rural open spaces from unwanted development while meeting our housing needs.

The British electorate on May 7th elected a new Conservative government they have promised to devolve more powers. Will that include reviewing the NPPF or will they plough on regardless of the consequences on local infrastructure and communities. We need to have a real honest conversation on how we can reduce the demand for housing in our area and the UK. Will our newly elected MP do anything

David Sprason to assist and challenge this current unfair unabated system?

I WILL FINISH this month’s report with the proposed changes to the county council electoral divisions. It is proposed that the division I represent is adjusted by moving Field Head out of Markfield and into the Groby & Ratby division.

The electoral commission guidelines require the number of electors for each councillor is approximately 10,000. Due to the increased housing development and population growth my division is 5% over this threshold. This is why the change is being proposed and consulted on; you can have your say on the county council website. www.leics.gov.uk

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Markfield Medical Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) News Markfield Medical Centre, Patient Participation Group are planning to attend various events in the community over the next few weeks to raise awareness of the PPG and its role.

Group members attended its first session at the Gala Day on Monday 4th May in the grounds of Mercenfeld School. Fortunately, the weather was glorious and this helped bring out a more representative sample of people.

One of the key objectives of the day for the PPG was to target younger people for their views. the reality is that with work and family commitments it has been difficult to gather views of younger people. A possible solution to overcome this challenge was to recruit ‘virtual members’ who could communicate their views on line without the need to attend PPG meetings.

In the event, a small number of people expressed an interest in this alternative; a similar approach will be made at future sessions.

Other people who presented themselves at the PPG stall volunteered to complete questionnaires. The first was designed to test their knowledge of the contribution of regular exercise to their health. The second questionnaire sought feedback on a wider range of health related issues including how to get the best from the appointment system at the surgery and obtaining free health checks form the NHS. In total approximately 30 people visited the stall on the day and were able to exchange views and provide feedback. These comments and views are taken to PPG meetings at the surgery and help support the GPs in shaping the services they provide for the local community.

Going forward the main focus will be the PPG promotion week which runs from 1st to 5th June. this will provide patients with an opportunity to talk directly to PPG members with any concerns or views. During this week the group will be present at the Surgery, and the Co-op in Markfield village.

Beyond this the PPG will be present at Mercenfeld Summer Fayre on Friday 3rd July and Thornton Carnival on Saturday 4th July. If you are running an event and would like the PPG to attend please contact Rosie Woodland on 01530 244497 to discuss details.

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Eurovision Fever at Our Lady’s Convent School WHILST MAY 7th was the day when the UK went to the polls here in Loughborough there was another hotly contested competition pitting one European country against another.

At 7pm the curtain rose on the first Eurovision Dance Contest at Our Lady’s Convent School. Students from Nursery up to Year 11 represented European countries as they battled it out in front of 11 judges and an audience of nearly 300 to win the coveted first place in the inaugural OLCS Eurovision Dance Contest.

Our Lady’s Convent School has a recent history of links with the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2012 the whole School was behind a member of staff ’s famous uncle – Engelbert Humperdinck and last year’s UK entry, Molly Smitten-Downes was a past pupil. This year, Head of PE, Mrs Clair Knowland instated the Eurovision Dance Contest and through her own links with the OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) secured the support of OGAE President of the Eurovision UK, Mr Paul Marks-Jones.

Mr Marks-Jones, with 10 other judges, had the unenviable task of ranking the acts and eventually deciding on an overall winner. The students had trained for this event since September and had embraced the concept wholeheartedly. Audience members waved flags to support their chosen country and by the end of the evening the atmosphere was tense, as in true Eurovision style, the points were accumulated and the leaders fluctuated between several different countries. In the end the winning entry was France with the Year 10 and 11 students representing the film Burlesque.

Speaking before one of the many rehearsals Mrs Knowland said, “I personally love the Eurovision contest and have attended the event several times, the atmosphere is electric and the supporters passionate. When I proposed to the students at the start of the year, my plans to host this event they were very enthusiastic and I have been delighted with how hard they have worked and how professional their performances are. The judges had a very tough job deciding on a winner.”

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Are you tired all the time? A surprising possible reason why….

When we go to see our GP, one in five of us mentions how tired we are all the time. Now a recent survey of 300 GPs has discovered a common and simple solution: many of us are tired all the time because we are dehydrated. We are simply not drinking enough water.

Smoothies and health drinks may be partially to blame – they have become so popular that people are drinking less water without realising it. As a society, we have lost the habit of drinking at least 1.6 litres of plain water a day, or even a glass of water with every meal.

Research has found that many people drink one glass of water or less a day. By contrast, we spend nearly £4billion on squash, juice, energy drinks and fizzy pop.

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Runners at the ready for town centre runs RUNNERS of all ages and abilities will be donning their running shoes when Hinckley plays host to the sixth town centre road runs on Wednesday 17 June.

There is a five kilometre race and a one mile ‘Colourfun Run’, providing participants with the chance to raise funds for local hospices, as well as having fun and improving their health.

The aim of the Colourfun Run, which starts in Station Road at 6.45pm, is to attract participants who would not normally think of taking part in a running event. All they need to do is to wear a white t-shirt and at selected points along the course runners will be doused in colours.

The colours are made of corn starch and food grade dye, are completely biodegradable and non-toxic and will wash away in contact with water.

All proceeds will go to LOROS and the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.

Meanwhile the 5k race will start at 7.30pm in Castle Street and will be run as a proper race. The 5k distance is just over three miles so is perfect for people looking for their first race, to challenge themselves and to aim to get a time.

To register visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/events and use quote code COLOURFUN (quoting this code means all proceeds will be equally split between the two charities).

For more information please contact Liz Causon on 01455 255870 or email: Liz.Causon@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

Finders keepers – finding things THE GOSPELS have a number of stories about things lost and found. The lost sheep, the prodigal son, and one of my favourites - the lost coin.

I wonder if Our Lord had someone in mind when He told that parable?

Perhaps He had seen a lady searching high and low, turning the house upside down - could it have been His mother, Mary? Just a thought.

I am always losing things myself; usually essentials like glasses and keys and once my wife. We got separated from each other in a museum in Germany. I spoke to a warder who took me to a room where all the CCTV cameras were, and I was invited to select a wife. In the end, to get her back, I had to make an announcement over the tannoy.

I am also always finding things. Maybe it is because I look downwards all the time. I have found keys, a wallet, a suit jacket, bank cards and a bobble hat on a train. The suit jacket was on a train so I could easily tell the guard. The wallet was outside a station in the drop off zone and I just handed it in. Things lost in other places are best handed to the police station. There they will take down your details and if not claimed they can give it back to you.

If, like me, you often lose things, it is sensible to be careful. Do not put your pin number with bank cards. It is probably not a good idea to keep documents in your car that could be traced to you. Do you have a separate note of important telephone and other numbers if something is stolen? Do not put your address on your key tab.

The bobble hat is another story. It was left on a first class carriage and I could remember the man and where he was sitting. I gave a full description of the man, the seat and which train he was on to a lady at enquiries at Newcastle station. I do not think it was ever claimed. Between you and me, I suspect he has spent much of his life trying to get away from it.

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Stanton’s new village hall

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A MEETING was held in April to discuss a potential further injection of cash to the Village Hall Funds.

A breakdown of the Village Hall Expenditure to 12th April 2015 was presented to the Parish councillors.

Advertising was £223.60. There is a legal requirement to publish notices in order to gain the necessary Premises Licence for the village hall. The Premises Licence costs £100 plus £2.30 online credit charge.

The Licence covers sale of alcohol on the premises, (but none will be kept at the village hall), playing music, recorded or live, and activities such as Tai Chi & Zumba etc. The Licence process takes up to 16 weeks for HBBC to approve, (the reason applying for licence now) and allows for 12 automatic licences (known as TENs) per year, and a disapplication has been made so that it is not held by one person. The Trust will also apply for Performing Rights and Phonographic Performance Licences, the cost of which is £93.

Projected Income and expenditure 1st September 2015 to 31st March 2016, copy filed.

Trustees explained that the quotation for insurance was expected to increase. Trustees assured the councillors that they sought to achieve best value and had saved £200 on other quotations.

Trustees emphasised that all figures presented were estimates.

Business Rates would need to be charged on the Parish Office, but not the whole building. The cost is as yet unknown as when the hall is handed over a Valuer will be appointed to provide a rateable value. HBBC would then decide on the amount to be paid by the Trust and by the Parish Council.

Wages of Cleaning Staff: The Trustees were looking at appointing cleaning contractors, as they would have their own equipment, insurances etc and could be appointed on an ad hoc basis and would provide holiday and sickness cover, which may work out cheaper and the Trust would not be involved

with employment law requirements.

The Parish Councillors pointed out that there were people from the parish who were inquiring about possible cleaning jobs and that they could be self-employed subcontractors. An alternative was to appoint a caretaker, who could take bookings and do some cleaning. The Trustees agreed to investigate this further, and consider all the options available.

Open day expenses were not known at this stage. There were a few suggestions eg a local live band/ hog roast, Chuckle Chops clown, barn dance etc. Trustees will make a charge for the evening. Advertising of the event has been included in the projected expenditure.

Also included in the expenditure is the projected cost of an automated booking system, which links booking and billing. Councillors discussed the possible methods and costs for advertising and also.

Mr Bridges suggested that the Trust could save on stationery costs if it was purchased through the Parish Council.

Projected Income is the minimum hoped for. Councillors discussed the availability and use of the office and small meeting room. The small meeting room would be available to the Parish Council one night per month and then be available to the Trustees for the rest of the month.

Mrs Lawrence-Baines and the Chairman expressed concern over the availability & charge of the small meeting room. The Trustees agreed that there would be no issue with the Parish Council using the Meeting Room without charge. Office is to be retained for the Parish Council.

Trustees assured that village hall would hopefully become the heart/ centre of the village.

Monies Previously Raised for the Provision of a New Village Hall: Money is still in this fund, however it needs to be paid back to the Parish Council & the account needs to

be closed. Mrs Lawrence Baines and Elaine Parmer are signatories.

The money was raised by the parishioners for the purpose of funding a Village Hall.

It was resolved that Mrs Parmer and Mrs Lawrence-Baines be requested to contact the bank to find out procedures to transfer the funds to the Parish Council and close the account.

The Trustees requested that expenses which had already been incurred be reimbursed with a further £500 “cushion” It was proposed by Mr Bridges, seconded by Mrs Lawrence-Baines, that a cheque for £1000 be given to the Trust.

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How to Be a Good Wife

News from Cross Hills Baptist Church Serving the villages of Thornton & Bagworth plus the surrounding area Christian Aid Service Sunday 17th May

George, one of our members, together with our Pastor Garry will be leading a “Clap and Praise” service at 10.30am at Cross Hills.

This promises to be a lively service giving joyous praise to The Lord with modern choruses and songs accompanied by the keyboard, giving the sound of a full band.

We’ll be using a contemporary version of The Lord’s Prayer too, so…..for a Sunday morning with a difference and plenty of participation, please come along and join in with us.

Dedication Service – Sunday 14th June During our Morning Service at 10.30am we will be welcoming Jamie and Danielle Buckley who are bringing their two young children, Jaydan and Alexa, to be dedicated. This will be a busy and well attended service, so come early!

Sunday School Anniversary – Sunday 21st June The Sunday Club are leading this special service at 10.30am, “Joshua and the Big Walls”, based on the Bible story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. If you can, please come to give them your support.

‘A Taste of Faith’ Tuesday 9th June As part of our “Being Good Neighbours” study course, this is the first of our special sessions looking at and finding out more about other faiths in order to try to help promote more mutual understanding. This time we are looking at the Islamic faith and are looking forward to meeting Mr Suleman Nagdi, who will be giving a short presentation and personal perspective on his faith. There will be an opportunity for group discussion and a question and answers forum, concluding with a shared supper, featuring dishes linked to Mr Nagdi’s faith and/or its point of origin.

“The Good Wife’s Guide” supposedly came from a 1950’s home economics textbook designed to prepare female high school students for married life.

It serves as a fun and infuriating read for today’s modern women.

The Christian Aid films that were part of our service showed starkly how fortunate we are to live in the UK. We were pleased to send our offering of £112 to help Christian Aid with their projects.

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More details were in our “News from Cross Hills” in the May Issue of The Herald.

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Awesome Holiday Club – Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th August Unfortunately, I sent the wrong dates to The Herald last month!

Those above are now the correct ones. With the school holidays not too far away, 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 10th to Wednesday 12th August from 9.15am to 11.45am (Registration from 9am) - the theme this year is ‘Creation’. Suitable for children from ages 3 to 11, there will be crafts, games, songs, stories and different activities – 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, and an adult must stay with any child who is not toilet trained. If you need any more information please ring Ruth Holmes on 01530 231893 or Bekki Holmes on 01530 231901.

We always welcome visitors and tea and coffee are available after our services.

See the Church Service Information section in this magazine for times of our services.

Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 01455 457802/07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 01455 457802/07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272 Parish Nurse - Vera Harding: 01530 230557

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Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Gather up schoolbooks, toys, papers etc and then run a dust cloth over the tables. Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to relax and unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children’s faces and hands (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer, and vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.

Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first – remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.

Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you.

Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax.

Your goal: try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

Don’t greet him with complaints and problems. Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.

Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes.

Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or question his integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness.

You have no right to question him.

A good wife always knows her place.

I would do anything for love except change my routine, leave the house or put myself out in any way.

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Local Church Services Without Walls Christian Fellowship, 135 Main St Stanton Under Bardon

Sunday 14th June 10.30am Morning Service & Dedication

Sunday 7th June: Service 10am

Sunday School Anniversary (and Father’s Day) 10.30am Sunday 21st June

Monday 8th June: Coffee morning 10am Tuesday 9th June: Singing Café Shepshed library 10-11am Friday 12th June Singing Café Loughborough library10-11am, Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm

Sunday 28th June 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 5th July 10.30am Morning Service

Sunday 14th June: Service 10am

Sunday 12th July 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper

Monday 15th June: Coffee morning 10am

Sunday 19th July 10.30am Morning Service

Tuesday 16th June 10-11am, Prayer meeting 7pm

Sunday 26th July 10.30am Morning Service

Friday 19th June: Singing café Loughborough library 10-11am, Coalville Library 1.30-2.30pm

Sunday 2nd August 10.30am Morning Service

Sunday 21st June: Service 10am

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

Monday 22nd June: Coffee morning 10am Tuesday 23rd June: Singing café Shepshed Library 10-11am, midweek fellowship 6.30pm Friday 26th June: Singing café Loughborough library 10-11am, Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm Sunday 28th June: CAFÉ 4U 4pm

There’s Sunday Club in our hall for children & young people during the Morning Service. Our contact list is in the Cross Hills News section of this magazine if you need more details.

Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield

Sunday 19th July 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Communion Service Thursday 23rd July 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 26th July 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Sunday 2nd August 10.30am Morning Communion Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Sunday 9th August 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service Thursday 13th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café

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.

Sunday14th June 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Friday 19th June 8.00 pm “Still Friday”

Monday 29th June: Coffee morning 10am

Sunday 7th June 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service

Tuesday 30th June: Singing café Shepshed library 10-11am, Bible study 7pm

Thursday 11th June 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café at Broom Leys School

Friday 3rd July: Singing café Loughborough library 10-11am, Coalville library 1.30-2.30pm

Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Service at the Methodist Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 14th June 10.30am Morning Communion Service 4.00pm Afternoon Café Style Service

Thursday 25th June 6.00 pm “Reflection” at the Congregational Hall

Sunday 5th July Joint meeting at Bardon Park chapel 10.30am

Markfield Congregational Church 01530 242142

Sunday 21st June 10.30am United Churches Together Service at Methodist Church 6.00pm Evening Service

Sunday 14 June 1015 am Morning Worship

Thursday 25th June 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café

Sunday 21 June 10.30 am United Service in Trinity Methodist Church Sunday 28 June 1015 am Morning Worship followed by Communion Sunday 5 July 10.30 am Visit Bardon Park Chapel

Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton Sunday 7th June 10.30am Clap & Praise Service

Sunday 28th June 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 5th July 10.30 am Service at Bardon Park Chapel

Sunday 28th June 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm No Evening Service

Sunday12th July 10.30 am All Age Sea Sunday Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday 5th July 10.30am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Taizé Service

Friday 17th July 8.00 pm “Still Friday”

Thursday 9th July 2.00pm - 4.00pm Music Café Sunday 12th July 10.30am Morning Service 4.00pm Afternoon Café Style Service

Sunday 19th July 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield Service at the Congregational Church 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 26th July

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Open Church 6.00 pm Evening Service Sunday 2nd August 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 9th August 10.30 am All Age Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion

St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday14th June 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 28th June 10.30 am “Something Different” Service Sunday 5th July 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday12th July 10.30 am Single Communion Service Sunday 19th July 10.30 am Single Service at St Peter’s. Thornton Sunday 26th July 10.30 am “Something Different” Single Service Sunday 2nd August 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday 9th August 10.30 am Holy Communion

St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday14th June 9.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 21st June 10.30 am Holy Communion Wednesday 24th June 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 28th June 10.30 am All Age Service Sunday 5th July 10.30 am Morning Service Sunday12th July 10.30 am Single Communion Service at St Mary’s, SuB Sunday 19th July 10.30 am Single Communion Service Wednesday 22nd July 10.00 am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 26th July

The woman selling sea shells by the sea shore must have had a strong personal brand to overcome such a poor business model.

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10.30 am ‘Something Different’ Single Service at St Mary’s, SuB

Sunday 5th July 6.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday 2nd August 10.30 am Morning Service

Sunday12th July 3.00 pm Praise Service

Sunday 9th August 9.00 am Holy Communion

Sunday 19th July 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service)

Holy Rood Church, Bagworth Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre Sunday 5th June 10.30 am Holy Communion Sunday 2nd August 10.30 am Holy Communion

St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday14th June 3.00 pm Praise Service Sunday 21st June 9.15 am Holy Communion (said service) Sunday 28th June 6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 26th July 6.00 pm Evening Prayer Sunday 2nd August 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 9th August 3.00 pm Praise Service

Catholic Church of St Wilfrid of York 53 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JB Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am See Newsletter on the website for details of weekday Mass times, Benediction & Confessions Parish Priest: Fr David Cain: 01530 832098 www.stwilfspriest@gmail. com Parish Website: www.stwilfscoalville.blogspot. co.uk St Clare’s RC Primary School, Coalville: 01530 837747 www.st—clares.leics.sch.uk De Lisle RC College, Loughborough: 01509 268739 www.delisle./leics.sch.uk 2015 Markfield Masses - in the Congregational Church Hall, Main St, beside the Chinese Takeaway: • Wednesday 16 September at 7pm All are welcome

If I was a skywriter I’d write, “Help! Does anyone know how to land a plane?”

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All the latest news from Markfield Community Centre Surprise for Jill Stidever!

Mayflower Club Update THE MAYFLOWER CLUB has had a busy and exciting couple of months with many amazing talks and demonstrations including: Villager Mick Stidever’s amazing display of wood carvings that he has created since his retirement and all without any previous experience or knowledge.

A talk on how the “Cows for Africa” Charity can make a huge difference to impoverished people in Africa.

A very informative and welcoming visit to the Markfield Islamic Foundation where members learnt more about the Islamic religion and culture as well as what is taking place on the site.

Members have also enjoyed having a go at Wii Fit and an austerity meal to celebrate VE Day that included home made rabbit stew, faggots and mushy peas along with jelly, canned fruit and tinned milk.

Tony Lockley (Chair Parish AS MANY of you will know Council), Jane Stidever, Jill in November villager Jill Stidever, Deputy Mayor and Stidever won the BBC Sport’s Personality of the Year Unsung Dawn Grantham (Markfield Community Association and Hero Award 2014 for the The CAPCentre Moneymanager) course is now having a category of “Get Inspired”.

The award recognised Jill’s lifetime break until after the summer (the date for your diary is 24th September). voluntary work in helping children with disabilities to learn to swim. You may also know that Jane’s Way in Markfield is named after Jill’s daughterThe Janecourse who firstruns wonfor GOLD at the sessions 3 weekly Seoul Summer Paralympics in 1988 and then going onyou to win other and will give themany tools and teach you medals at other games. In honour of Jill’s voluntary work and her amazing a system to help you manage your and inspiring achievements over many years it was decided by the Centre’s Management Committee to name onefinances of the hallsbetter. at the centre after her.

As Jill is an extremely active person planning a surprise room naming event Contact details: are of limited, was difficult and had to be conducted Places under a cloak secrecy. so if you (or St Michael’s Church someone you know) would like to book Even her husband Mick spent many weeks secretly carving a fantastic Steph Beeston-Clarke wooden plague that epitomised her work in teaching children swim. please contact Stephtoas soon as possible Lead Money Coach On CAP the 20th May Jill attended the Centre under the pretext that she was your place. with Raffle, Tombola, - it's never too early to book due to give a presentation to the Mayflower Club on her voluntary work Plant Stall, Refreshments stephbc@hotmail.co.uk only to be pleasantly surprised by the naming ceremony attended by the To find out more please 01530 243606 / 07572 852684 Deputy Mayer of Hinckley and Bosworth Councillor Richard Allen, the 23rd There Saturday is a lot more coming up May over the next few months including talks on orwith visit: Chair of Markfield Parish Council Tonycontact LockleySteph together members of the DogCongregational Trust, Magna Carta and the Battle of Waterloo. Other events will Church Hall the Parish Council, Markfield Community Association, family, friends and includefrom wine 10.00 makingam sessions, a trip to Ulverscroft Manor Tea Room, Beetle - 12.00 noon of course members of the Mayflower Club. After her surprise and a few https://capuk.org/i-want-help/cap-money-course/course drives and Prize Bingo. In June we will be holding two special Scottish nibbles, Jill gave us a fascinating presentation on her hands on voluntary events that will include a talk on the Caledonian Society, Scottish culture work with disabled children. Her stories about children and youngsters and even a meal of haggis, “tatties and neaps” and perhaps a “small” dram gaining confidence and enjoying swimming were heart tugging and her or two of Scottish whiskey. goal of giving all children with disabilities the opportunities to learn to swim The aim of the club is to have fun, socialise and at the same time learn is truly inspirational. how to get help, information and support so, just turn up on Wednesday

May Fayre

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Saturday 13th June

- 9am to 12noon Copt Oak Memorial Hall Field – LE67 9QB next to Copt Oak Pub

~ Stalls set up 8am ~ Cars £5 ~ All other vehicles £8 ~ ~ Public admission 9am ~ Entrance 50p ~ children free ~ Booking advisable @ 0116 267 4746 Ample free parking

Proceeds for St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak

An opportunity to relax, find peace and 'reflect' on our place in the world.

With creative suggestions for reading, thinking and exploring prayer.

Congregational Church Hall - 6-7pm Thursdays 28th May, 25th June Come for as long as you wish and leave when you want.

Refreshments available. All are welcome.

Further information: Rosemary (242844)

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Words and pictures from Ron Grantham

Call 01530 242240

Web: www.markfieldcommunitycentre.com E: markfieldcommunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk

afternoons 2pm to 4pm and join in. It only costs £1 per session and this includes a “cuppa” and biscuits.

New at the Centre

Annual Trip to the Seaside

Irish Dance Classes

ONCE AGAIN by popular demand we are planning our annual day trip to “Skeggy” for Wednesday 12th August.

The cost is ONLY £11 per person which is a fantastic deal. From experience over the past couple of years places on the coach are rapidly taken so, to avoid disappointment please make sure you book your place now by contacting the Centre direct or by email.

60th Birthday Celebration ON 25TH APRIL Lesley Newby (nee Atkinson) celebrated her 60th Birthday with family and friends at the Centre.

Lesley has lived in Groby for over twenty years and currently works as an Early Years Support Team worker. She met her husband Garry at Teacher Training College in Leicester and have three children Steve, Chris and Marie. Many happy returns from all at the Centre.

UB40 Tribute Night ON SATURDAY 16th May there was a brilliant and packed UB40 Tribute Night in aid of Cancer Research.

Once again the event was organised by Dianne Dowell, Nicky Boyes family and friends. Apart from the live music the evening consisted of a buffet and fantastic auction and raffle prizes. The evening raised £1,330 which means that Dianne and Nicky have raised £19,330 over the past six years. Their target has always been to raise £20,000 and has included sponsored a cycle ride to Skeggy, mountain climbing, parachute jump and other events. Sadly, despite their heroic efforts they are only a few hundred pounds short of their target but having to give up now. It has been a lot of hard work and perhaps we, as a village, could help them cross the “winning line”.

Christening Celebration ON SATURDAY 16th May James (Beeswax) and Stacey Beeston celebrated the christening of their daughter Sophia along with their son Lewis, family and friends at the Centre.

It’s lovely to see former members of our old youth clubs now coming along to the Centre with their own offspring.

Hopefully we will soon see Sophia and Lewis joining in activities at the Centre including the Skate Park.

As from Monday 1st June Irish Dancing Classes will be held at the Centre from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. This is an exciting way to both keep fit and at the same time learn traditional Irish Dance.

Yoga Bellies Starting on the Tuesday 30th June 6.45pm to 8pm Yoga Bellies - a Dragon’s Den winner - will be holding relaxation classes that incorporate a range of yoga and holistic techniques aimed at meeting women’s needs from menstruation through conception, pregnancy, post-partum and menopause.

Sessions include yoga, self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, massage, beautiful songs, games and life building experiences. For more information please contact Jessica on 07768 2881168 or email Jessica@yogabellies.co.uk

Etoile Performance Academy The Etoile Performance Academy has now started at the Centre having relocated from Glenfield. Etoile is an established Performing Arts School offering first class training in a wide variety of genres including: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Music & Movement for boys & girls from aged two and a half years through to adulthood Along side their training from professionally trained and qualified performers, pupils are offered a wealth of performance opportunities, including the Annual showcase, as well as competing in festivals and other competitions.

All Etoile staff are CRB/DBS approved and hold all the relevant insurance for your peace of mind. The Academy offers small class numbers in order to ensure that every pupil receives expert tuition as well as a full programme of tap, ballet, street dance and musical theatre. At the same time parents can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the reception area whilst pupils are in class or use the fantastic facilities outside the Centre.

Exciting Football News NO, THIS is not about Leicester City’s amazing great escape and staying in the Premier League for another season but the exciting fact that Leicester City legend and radio pundit Matt Elliott has moved his Football Development Group lock, stock and barrel to the Community Centre.

The group is now providing a full programme football coaching, multi sports and a goal keeping school at the centre. For further information please contact Football Development on 01530 458691 or 07584 568937

Dates for Your Diary • 29th July - National Blood Donor Service • 11th June Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Markfield Community Association will take place at the Centre at 7.45pm on Thursday 11th June. The Association is a registered Charity that is responsible for the day to day and development of the Community Centre. If you want to have a say about the running of the Centre, this is your chance and you will be most welcome.

Money Saving Special Offer 2015 MAY I TAKE this opportunity to remind you that the Centre’s Management Committee have agreed to extend our special offer available of free room hire for bar functions for the coming year.

Over last year this offer has helped people out with the cost of arranging special events, family occasions, parties and other celebrations. For further information please contact the Centre.

I bet the first thing that happens after you die is you get charged some sort of fee.

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Animal Homes Wordsearch FIND THE NAMES OF 12 ANIMAL HOMES 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 animal homes. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). Send your entry to: HOME SWEET HOME, The Herald, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by Saturday 27th June 2015. Remember to include your name and address. The first all-correct entry drawn out of the Editor’s Wormery will win the Meal for Two at The Field Head Hotel. Good luck!

Find the following ANIMAL HOMES:

BURROW • DEN • DREY • EYRIE FORMICARY • HIVE • HOLT • KENNEL LODGE • NEST • SETT • WARREN Name: ...................................................................................................

Address: ................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................. .......................................................... Postcode: .............................

Last Month’s Competition Winner The winner of last month’s Wordsearch Competition was: HELEN BURTON of Stanton Lane, Stanton-under-Bardon.

Congratulations! Your voucher will be sent to you soon.

Letter from Australia

Seeking Bernise Toon Hello, My name is Gary John Toon, I am a 4th generation Toon.

I have been trying to get in contact with the Markfield Parish Church and also the Historical Society but I have received no reply.

My cousin Alexander Toon was in contact with a lady by the name of Bernise (Bernice) Thompson (I think I have spelt her first name correctly), but he has lost contact with her. We believe she was following up on the Toon Family history with the local parish church and also the historical society. Bernise was in her late 60’s.

I would dearly like your assistance if you could please pass on this message on to some one that may be able to help connect with Bernise or a Toon family member.

My Great Great Grandfather Was George Toon I have enclosed a photo of his grave in the North Rockhampton cemetery Queensland Australia.

My great grand Father was John William Toon he was also born in Markfield and my grandfather was Alexander William Toon he was born in Australia.

My contact details are; Work email – gary.toon@ergon.com.au Private email – Animal57@hotmail.com.au Mobile Phone 0409631025 Home Phone (07) 49394356 Once again, Thank you if you are able to help me.

Gary John Toon One great way to make a difference in your community is by moving somewhere else.

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