MID-JUNE 2017
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting on 16 May when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months. Councillor Ozzy O’shea, who represents Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ward, accepted the chain of office from the outgoing mayor, Councillor Richard Allen, before a council chamber that was packed with special guests. Cllr O’shea, who is married to Jenny, was first elected onto the council in 2007. The couple recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and have four children and nine grandchildren. Cllr O’shea served in Leicestershire Police for 31 years before retiring. However, his retirement was short lived for the next day he went back to work as a civilian in the Force’s operations room and was soon promoted to supervisor. Cllr O’Shea jobshared his position after being elected a councillor in 2007 so he could dedicate more time to his community. He finally retired in August 2016 after serving a total of 43 years with Leicestershire Constabulary. During his year of office he will be supporting Motor Neurone MND and the Police Widows and Dependants charity for those officers killed on duty. His chaplain will be Rev Robin Pollard of St Peter’s Catholic Church, Hinckley. Away from the council, he served 28 years as a school governor at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in Leicester. He has been a keen caravanner for the past 35 years and enjoys walking. During the annual meeting Councillor Jan Kirby and husband Mike were chosen as the Deputy Mayor and Consort.
Mercenfeld School Summer Fete DON’T MISS the Mercenfeld School Summer Fete on Friday 7th July between 5.30pm and 7pm. There will be remote control car racing, a tugof war, kids’ football, lots of stalls, bouncy castle, raffle, drinks, fairground rides, BBQ, tombola, music, and lots more. Entrance costs 50p for adults, children go free. Come and join in the fun!
No Herald next month THERE WILL be no Herald next month due to holidays. Try not to get too upset. The magazine will be back in August.
Markfield PlayAway Playgroup to close in July MARKFIELD PlayAway Playgroup will be closing for good on Thursday 13th July. After 40 years of a Playgroup running from Markfield Methodist Church it is very sad but times change. More parents work and need longer hours than we can supply. Thankfully Markfield is very well supplied with Settings. I took over Markfield PlayAway Playgroup which was then based at the Scout hut in November 1978 from Marilyn Hinds and Margaret Sullivan before moving to the Methodist Church when Gill Bennett and Pat White moved out. Many, many families have passed through the setting. Much laughter and sometimes tears from parents as well as children. It has been very rewarding to see how well those children have done in their lives. To mark the closing of Playgroup we will be holding an open day at Playgroup on Saturday 8th July from 9.30 to 12.00 for anyone and everyone wanting to reminisce, whether that be children or staff past or present. Please come along and enjoy a playgroup session and be childlike again.
Angela Berry 07971 254165
NEW SPORTS CLUB OPENS AT THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE EXCITING news for those who enjoy or would like to try table tennis or badminton. After purchasing new table tennis and badminton equipment we are starting a Sports club on Monday June 12th from 7-9 pm. It will run every Monday evening. It’s “pay as you come” and is only £1 per person. There is need to book up front. Just turn up and “have a go” A great way to spend a Monday night -meet local villagers, try your hand at table tennis or badminton or both! Have fun and keep fit at the same time. Bats , rackets , ping pong balls and shuttlecocks all provided.
STANTON SUMMER FAYRE STANTON Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 24th JUNE in St Mary & All Saints Church between 2 -4 p.m in Stanton Under Bardon. Stalls will include Raffle, Tombola, Bric a brac, plants, crafts, home baking and preserves. Tea & Coffee will be available. cone and join us for this social event.
JAY BROTHERS TICKETS TICKETS for Jay Brothers on Friday 28th July at the Community Centre are selling fast. Anyone not wanting to miss out should contact Angela Berry on 07971 254165 or 01530 242578 or the Community Centre.
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