Mid-June 2019 issue of The Herald magazine

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MODS

MID-JUNE 2019

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Art, Sculpture & Photography Exhibition in Thornton

Markfield Colts U-11s in Jay Brothers penalty shoot-out drama! Concert TICKETS for the Jay Brothers We Will Rock You concert at Markfield Community Centre on Saturday 13th July commencing at 7.30pm are now available.

THE TRUSTEES of Thornton Community Centre are presenting their first Art, Sculpture and Photography Exhibition over the weekend of Sat 6th & Sun 7th July 2019.

There will be two halls packed with original artwork and photographs, many for sale; together with workshops by the artists themselves.

The doors open at 10am and close at 4pm on both days.

Admission is £1.

The cafe will be open throughout the exhibition providing light refreshments.

Why not sit outside (weather permitting) with a cuppa and a cake and admire the stunning views across Thornton reservoir.

Or even take a stroll around the reservoir first and walk up to the hall for refreshments before viewing the exhibition.

Help us to make this a wonderful success as a showcase for our local talented artists, sculptors and photographers and provide a quality annual event in the heart of the National Forest for all to enjoy.

Check out our new village website www.thorntonvillage.org for other events taking place in the village.”

Gill Tapping

Thornton Community Centre Trustee

MARKFIELD COLTS under 11s were invited to the Barrow tournament on the 11th May 2019.

From Top left to right: Pete Bond – Coach , Kiain Smith, Beth Nelson, Matthew Barrs, Jacob Sanders (Captain), Ben Hawkins, Oliver Rowley, Kev Sanders (Coach);

We lost our first match 2-0 to hosts Barrow, which wasn’t a surprise as they had beaten us twice previously Bottom, Left to right: so have become our bogey side.

Charles Wright, George Bond, We won the next three matches Harry Maxwell, Jayden Andrews, and got through to the semi-finals.

Lewis Varnam.

As we had finished second in our group, we had to play the top team in the other group, and we won that game 1-0.

Barrow Town won their semi-final which meant we had to play them again in the final. We set our stall out not to concede, the game finished 0-0 and went to penalties.

Barrow missed their 1st , we scored, Barrow scored their 2nd, We missed, Barrow missed their 3rd and we scored to win the competition, it was a great tournament played with great effort and spirit.

Kev Sanders, Coach

Tickets are £6 per person and to avoid disappointment please get them now.

The main feature is “We Will Rock You” but that’s not all, there will also be Motown, Rock & Roll, Dance and much more.

If you want to dig out the old gear (if it still fits) and come dressed for the occasion, please feel free to do so.

Tickets are available from the following: • Doreen Murby 01530 243977 • Angela Berry 07971 254165 or 01530 242578 • Markfield Community Centre Also advance notice for your diary, The Jay Brothers Christmas concert is Saturday 7th December at Markfield Community Centre.

Angela Berry

No issue in July ...

JUST A QUICK reminder that there will be no issue of The Herald in July due to holidays.

See you again on 17th August!

Temporary changes at St Peter’s Church, Thornton AT ST PETER’S CHURCH in Thornton we currently have a problem with a colony of bees which has set up home high up on one of the outside walls of the church.

The bees are finding their way into church through a small gap, however, they are then unable to get out, and very sadly we are now finding large numbers of dead and dying bees inside the church. Due to the potential danger to anyone who is allergic to bee stings, and to the number of bees involved we have taken the decision not to use the church until this problem is resolved. This means that most of our regular Sunday services will be held at Thornton Community Centre.

The Celebration Of Marriage Weekend, planned for June 22nd-23rd, has been postponed to a date to be arranged.

In the meantime, we are taking specialist advice about how to deal with this issue in the most effective yet humane way possible.

Further updates regarding the use of St Peter’s may be gained from Shirley Garlick, churchwarden 01530230422, or from our website at https://www.j22churches.org.uk/thornton

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Christian Aid 2019

Over £1,200 raised in Markfield We are delighted to inform everyone that the Christian Aid Houseto-House collection in Markfield Village and Markfield Retirement Village in May this year, together with the Coffee Morning and the Christian Aid United Service raised in total £1,270.13.

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The Coffee Morning raised £285.90.

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Christian Aid United Service raised £187.95.

• House-to-House collection £796.28 This all comes to a Grand Total of £1,270.13 The amount gift aided was £571 which should generate a further £140 for the charity.

Christian Aid and Churches Together in Markfield (CTIM) are very grateful for all the donations, and for all the hard work and effort by those involved and a special Thank You to the Da Vinci Explorer Scouts in Markfield who helped in the delivery of envelopes this year. Many thanks again to all.

Churches Together in Markfield

I Want To Be Buried – Where?

HAVING BEEN at Cross Hills Baptist Church for 28 years one of the hardest tasks I face together with our Trustees is saying; “No, there is no room in our graveyard”.

We are not alone with this very sensitive issue; graveyards are becoming full and there is normally no room to expand the graveyard as they are either surrounded by brick wall boundaries, or the church has become surrounded by housing developments and so on.

People in the community, or even from elsewhere, may consider that they have a right to be buried in a specific burial ground ‘when their time comes’. This is particularly so when a deceased partner or other family member is already buried there. Unless a right of burial has been granted in writing by the Church, Diocese, Council, or Sexton it is very unlikely that there would be any legally enforceable right of burial, but many people will not be aware of this fact and therein lies the real problem.

There are all too many cases where irreparable harm has been done to the church’s reputation in a community because those responsible for the burial ground have been forced to say, “Sorry there is no room in our graveyard”, or “Sorry there has not been an allocation made, for your loved one” My advice is to plan ahead, consult with your own Funeral Director, who will be well aware and have knowledge about burial plot allocations in the graveyards in their own areas including Council Graveyards. If you are seeking a certain plot/place in any graveyard, make sure you contact the church, its trustees or the appointed Sexton or Council to ensure an allocation has been made in writing well in advance, to avoid heartache and trauma to what is already a delicate situation.

For more information or help please email: pastor.garry@outlook.com

Pastor Garry Kelly Cross Hills Baptist Church

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Bird Boxes in Bagworth THE DROP IN club meets at Bagworth Community Centre on a Tuesday afternoon between 2 pm and 4 pm when a hot drink and a slice of cake (usually homemade) are the order of the day.

Sadly last year one of their members, Rosemary Smith, died. She had been one of the driving forces in setting up the group. She has also given a great deal to Bagworth. The club decided that they would like to do something for the village in Rosemary’s memory.

Rosemary enjoyed bird watching in her garden and, to entice them in, there was always a great deal of bird food of different varieties. It was decided to do something in Rosemary’s memory involving birds. It was further decided to purchase and erect bird boxes in the village.

Consequently, fifteen bird boxes were purchased which would encourage many different birds to raise their young in them.

A trail has been created for people to walk around and spot these boxes. Directions can be obtained in the Community Centre (LE67 1BH), which is the starting point and provides space for parking. The walk takes about an hour. The directions are clear and will ensure that you

don’t get lost. You will end up back at the Centre. Why not combine this with a hot drink and/or a snack in the Whistle Stop Coffee Bar which is open in the Centre on weekdays between 10 am and 2 pm. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced.

The Drop In group would like to thank the people who have been involved in helping to set up this project, especially Gary, Ron and Liz. I think the group itself should also be thanked for coming up with this excellent idea and for making it happen.

Don’t forget the details of the trail can be found in the Community Centre and there is no charge.

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Unravelling the Double Helix: The Lost Heroes of DNA

by Gareth Williams DNA. The double helix; the blueprint of life; and, during the early 1950s, a baffling enigma that could win a Nobel Prize.

Everyone knows that James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix.

In fact, they clicked into place the last piece of a huge jigsaw puzzle that other researchers had assembled over decades.

Researchers like Maurice Wilkins (the ‘Third Man of DNA’) and Rosalind Franklin, famously demonised by Watson. Not forgetting the ‘lost heroes’ who fought to prove that DNA is the stuff of genes, only to be airbrushed out of history.

In Unravelling the Double Helix, Professor Gareth Williams sets the record straight. He tells the story of DNA in the round, from its discovery in pussoaked bandages in 1868 to the aftermath of Watson’s best-seller The Double Helix a century later. You don’t need to be a scientist to enjoy this book. It’s a page-turner that unfolds like a detective story, with suspense, false leads and treachery, and a fabulous cast of noble heroes and backstabbing villains. But beware: some of the science is dreadful, and the heroes and villains may not be the ones you expect.

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Markfield Local History Group May Talk: Joseph Aloysius Hansom (1803 – 1882) is perhaps best known for the invention of the Hansom Cab. However, he was also an architect and designed buildings such as Birmingham Town Hall as well as Churches and cathedrals.

WE WERE very pleased to have, as our speaker in May, Roger Bisgrove from Swannington Heritage Trust who gave a talk entitled Leicestershire industrialists; their non- industrial legacy.

Both members and visitors were amazed at the number of Leicestershire people who have influenced the landscape, buildings and institutions in Leicestershire and elsewhere.

We learnt that William Wyggeston, a wool merchant of the Staple of Calais, was Mayor of Leicester in 1499 and 1510 and a great benefactor. He founded Wyggeston’s Hospital in 1513 and in 1520 he bought the manor of Swannington which he gave to Wyggeston’s Hospital in 1521 to provide an income. Coal mining at Swannington is known as far back as the 13th Century- Swannington is referred to as ‘where coal is got’ in documents relating to a legal dispute in which King John was involved at that time. In 1857, when coal mining was at its peak, Swannington provided 80% of Wyggeston’s Hospital’s income despite being only 5% of the land that the hospital owned.

Joseph Wilkes (1733 – 1805) was involved with collieries at Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe.

As well coalmining and textile manufacture, he owned a brickyard in Measham and made both normal and double sized bricks, known as Jumb or Gob bricks, which can still be seen in buildings in Measham today. These were made to reduce the impact of the brick tax, which was levied on every 1000 bricks used. He was

also interested in experimenting and improving agriculture and he inaugurated the Smithfield Club.

Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (1753 – 1827), rebuilt Coleorton Hall as his main residence. He was an amateur painter and exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy.

He is associated with the Lakeland poets – he let out the farm on the estate to Wordsworth and his family in 1806. Sir Walter Scott began his novel ‘Ivanhoe’ here and John Constable painted in the grounds of the house. Sir George wanted to establish a public gallery of old masters and offered a collection of his paintings to the Nation as long as the government bought the art collection of John Julius Angerstein and provided a building to house the collections.

In this way the National Gallery was founded.

It opened to the public in May 1824 in Angerstein’s former house on Pall Mall, and Beaumont’s paintings entered its collection the following year.

His connection with Leicestershire is that he designed the New Walk Museum, formerly the New Walk Preparatory School (1836), as well as the Baptist chapel (1845), later used as the town’s central library and Lutterworth’s Town Hall (1836).

John Ellis (1789 – 1862) of Beaumont Leys and Belgrave Hall in Leicester, was a Quaker, liberal reformer and noted businessman, involved in farming, coal mining and weaving enterprises. He was chairman of the Midland Railway from 1849 to 1858 and a Member of Parliament for Leicester between 1848 and 1852. His son, Edward Shipley Ellis, was

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Leicestershire Industrialists

responsible for setting up New Walk Museum, the free library , the Art School and the Permanent and Temperance Building Society.

Others mentioned included the industrialist Josiah Gimson of the Vulcan works, whose younger son, Ernest Gimson, became an architect and designed the cottage , ‘Stoneywell’, for his brother as a summer retreat. He became involved with the Arts and Crafts movement, moving to the Cotswolds and designing and making a range of furniture some of which can be seen in Leicester Museum.

Finally, mention was made of the generous donation of Bradgate Park to the people of Leicestershire by Charles Bennion, born in Adderley, Shropshire, but who moved to Leicestershire and eventually became Managing Director of the British United Shoe Company from 1899 until his death in 1929. He became so fond of his adoptive home that he bought Bradgate Park

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and donated it in 1928, just a year before his death.

It is clear that many of our present amenities exist as a result of the generosity of the industrialists of the past. This talk helped us to see the range of interests of these men as well as their legacy. We look forward to inviting Roger back to talk to us again!

• OUR NEXT MEETING is on Tuesday 16th July when we again hold the village walk, starting this year on the lower Green in Markfield, opposite Markfield Methodist Church, at 7.15pm.

This is being held as part of the Festival of Archaeology and more details can be found on https://leicsfieldworkers.co.uk/festival-ofarchaeology, along with a wealth of events around the county including some organised by the Swannington Heritage Trust.

For more information about the Markfield Local History Group, visit the website at www.

MarkfieldHistory.info or phone Rosie Woodland on 01530 244497.

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Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.45pm at the Methodist Church, Main St Markfield.

Further information from Fran Johnson 01530 243350 or Jane Barrington 01530 243285.

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For more information, call: Brenda on 01530 242173.

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MARKFIELD Congregational are hosting a Quiz and supper evening on Friday 14th June at 7.00pm.

CALLING all Garden Lovers!

Following on from the great success last year we are once again opening up our garden for charity on behalf of the National Garden Scheme.

We raised an incredible £4450 last year over the period of one week in August and it is hoped we can exceed the result this year.

We really appreciated the support we received from the numerous local Groby (and surrounding area) residents that came along to look around the garden, buy an plant or two!, and enjoy a chat over refreshments and homemade cakes and we would like to think you would wish to join us once again this year and bring along a friend or two as well!

We will once again be assigning some of the money raised to a worthy Groby cause (yet to be decided) and would welcome ideas from local residents as to whom might benefit from such a donation.

We open from Saturday 3rd August through to Sunday 11th August each day from 10.00 – 4.00pm and at present still taking group evening bookings from 6th – 10th August.

Entrance fee for the event is £4.00 per person (children under 12 free admission). Refreshments are priced individually. More information can be found on the NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk If you do have any enquiries re the event then happy for you to give us a call on 01530 249363.

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Tickets are £6 per person and are available from: Joy 07742 631290 Angela 07971 254165

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MODFATHER’S DAY weekend events at New Walk Museum and Art Gallery VISITORS to Leicester’s New Walk Museum will be able to bid for a slice of Mod-themed history this weekend in an auction taking place as part of a programme of Father’s Day events.

The museum, which is currently hosting the Mods: Shaping a Generation exhibition, is running a series of events on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, taking visitors on a trip back in time to Leicester’s Mod era as part of the city’s ReVive Festival.

And visitors looking to bag a once-in-a-lifetime “Modfather’s Day” gift can make a bid for any of the three Mod-themed items in the exhibition which are being put up for auction.

They include a genuine 1960s Seeburg Select-O-Matic Jukebox, a handmade Mod target table/bar, which is on show at nearby charity Soft Touch Arts, and a 1960s William’s “Full House” pinball machine, which has been adapted to accept new £1 coins.

Each of the lots is expected to raise over £300, with proceeds helping Soft Touch Arts’ charitable music, media and creative work with local children and young people. Bidding closes on June 30, and can be submitted by filling in a silent auction bid form available at New Walk Museum’s reception.

On the Saturday, author Tina Freeman will be reading from her new book Stinger – a picture book for all ages inspired by the cult classic Mod movie Quadrophenia – from 12noon. The event is free.

Then at 2pm, Nicky Weller - sister of ‘The Modfather’ musician Paul Weller – will talk about the legendary group The Jam, the Mod revival and working with author Tina Freeman. Tickets for the talk cost £6.00.

On Sunday, June 16, Father’s Day itself will see Mod culture come alive, thanks to the exhibition itself, featuring original fashion, scooters, photographs and stories from Leicester and Nottingham Mods, plus a scooter rally on the museum forecourt at 11am.

Short films celebrating iconic images of Mods on screen, and celebrating

the best of fashion, scooters and café culture will be shown at 12noon and 1.30pm. Tickets cost £5.

A special Father’s Day menu will also be served at the museum’s café.

To round-off the weekend, author, musician and local historian Kenny Wilson will be giving a free talk about Mods in Leicester. It takes place on Sunday at 3pm.

The Mods: Shaping a Generation exhibition and events at New Walk Museum coincide with the wider Revive Festival of Mod culture, which is taking place in more than 40 city venues over three weekends from June 14 to 30.

Leicester deputy city mayor for culture, leisure and sport, Cllr Piara Singh Clair, said: “The bygone days of 1960s culture, music and fashion are part of the city’s rich history, and these events are a perfect way to experience that scene once again.”

Full details of Leicester’s museums, and the Revive Festival, are available at www.visitleicester.info

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Facts about Christenings EVEN BEFORE the eagerly awaited first public glimpse of the newest member of the Royal Family, Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, media speculation had already turned to the next anticipated big day for the baby and his family, his christening.

MARKFIELD METHODIST CHURCH EVENTS JUNE Sat 22nd June Songs of Praise and Afternoon Tea JULY Saturday 13th Wimbledon Afternoon Tea & Men’s Baking Competition AUGUST 24th-26th Flower Festival SEPTEMBER Saturday 28th 11-1 Ploughman’s lunch All are very welcome at any of our events. Further details on all events plus Church services and much more can be found in the Herald, on the village and our Church notice boards, on our website www. markfieldmethodistchurch or “like” our facebook page to follow us!

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If you’re a local family choosing how you celebrate and welcome your child to the world or have questions following the recent reports read on for more information about the christening service offered at St Michael and All Angels Church, Markfield and how it compares to the Royal customs.

Traditionally Royal babies are christened within 6 months of their birth, with Hello magazine predicting that Archie’s service will be held in July, before the Royals’ usual summer break.

However, christenings are not just for babies. Children, young people and adults of any age can be christened or baptised (the terms are used interchangeably) at any time in their life.

Harry and Meghan are likely to choose St George’s Chapel, Windsor as the ceremony venue. The couple were married there, Harry was christened there and it is close to their family home, Frogmore Cottage.

Similarly, you can have your child advice on selecting Godparents christened in your local parish (https://www.churchofengland.org/ church or can discuss what’s life-events/christenings). It’s typical possible with the vicar of the to have 3 or 4 adult Godparents. church that has significance for They must be baptised themselves you, perhaps where you grew up and ideally confirmed too. Though or were married. At St Michael’s the confirmation requirement, we ideally like to schedule baptisms number of Godparents or having a within the main Sunday morning Godparent aged under 18 can be service, at 10.30am, as the local discussed with the Rector.

Christian community loves to be Another vital part of the ceremony there to meet its new members. is being baptised, that is having There are often good reasons why blessed water from the font this is not possible and alternative poured over your child’s head. dates and times can be discussed at (Explaining why the terms are an initial meeting with the Rector. used synonymously). The famous Don’t worry if, unlike Harry and silver gild Lily Font used by the Meghan, you have not already Royal Family was commissioned been baptised yourself you don’t

by Queen Victoria and Prince have to be to have your child Albert in 1840 and had its first christened and it’s not unusual. As use at the baptism of their eldest the christening services involves child. Decorated with lilies, ivy and making promises to pray for your cherubs it weighs 21lbs. Kept in child, to teach them about faith the Jewel House at the Tower of and to help them participate in the London when not in use it’s been a Christian community it is often a feature in most Royal christenings trigger to consider your own beliefs. since and is sure to be at Archie’s Should you want to take the next service. St Michael’s font bought step on your own journey of faith during the Victorian rebuilding and we do run short courses to help you extension of the church in 1865 is understand and prepare for adult not quite as old, is certainly more baptism and confirmation. modest but will have had a key role You will also have the support in more baptisms. of Godparents and the local The christening robe customarily church community to help you worn by Royal babies also has its fulfil these promises. Bookmakers origins in the Victorian period. were offering odds of 6/1 on the Archie Sussex will probably wear Clooneys being chosen as Archie the Honiton lace silk satin lined Sussex’s Godparents and odds of replica gown commissioned by 12/1 on the Beckhams. The Church his Great Grandmother, Queen of England website provides sound

Elizabeth in 2008 to replace the one made in 1841 for Queen Victoria’s daughter. The original worn by 62 Royals was washed in spring water and stored in darkness between outings but had become so delicate it had to be retired to conserve it. Christening robes are not compulsory though and there’s no need to buy one, unless you’d like to start your own tradition of handing it down through the family.

More good news is that the christening service is free of charge meaning your budget can be used on the family party afterwards.

If you’d like to know more about what else happens in a christening service, including the sign of the cross and the giving of a candle, the Church of England link is again an excellent starting point. (https:// churchofenglandchristenings.org/ stepbystep) If you simply want to say ‘thank you’ to God for your child in the company of family and friends a Thanksgiving Service with no promises to be made may be a more suitable option.

More information about Baptisms and Thanksgiving Services at St Michael’s and the contact details you’ll need to arrange one can be found on our website. (https://www. j22churches.org.uk/baptism)

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Keeping tabs on your DRINKING

WE’RE SUPPOSED to be keeping an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is?

With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – not to mention bottles – it’s easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink.

Use this quick guide to work out how many units are in your favourite pint of beer or glass of wine.

The idea of counting alcohol units was first introduced in the UK in 1987 to help people keep track of their drinking. Units are a simple way of expressing the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink.

One unit equals 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol, which is around the amount of alcohol the average adult can process in an hour.

This means that within an hour there should be, in theory, little or no alcohol left in the blood of an adult, although this will vary from person to person.

The number of units in a drink is based on the size of the drink, as well as its alcohol strength.

For example, a pint of strong lager contains 3 units of alcohol, whereas the same volume of low-strength lager has just over 2 units.

Knowing your units will help you stay in control of your drinking.

To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks: • men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis • spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week • if you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week Fourteen units is equivalent to 6 pints of average-strength beer or 10 small glasses of low-strength wine.

Calculating units

Using units is a simpler way of representing a drink’s alcohol content – usually expressed by the standard measure alcohol by volume (ABV).

ABV is a measure of the amount of pure alcohol as a percentage of the total volume of liquid in a drink.

You can find the ABV on the labels of cans and bottles, sometimes written as “vol” or “alcohol volume”, or you can ask bar staff about particular drinks.

For example, wine that says “12% ABV” or “alcohol volume 12%” means 12% of the volume of that drink is pure alcohol.

You can work out how many units there are in any drink by multiplying the total volume of a drink (in ml) by its ABV (measured as a percentage) and dividing the result by 1,000. strength (ABV) x volume (ml) ÷ 1,000 = units For example, to work out the number of units in a pint (568ml) of strong lager (ABV 5.2%): 5.2 (%) x 568 (ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units For a quicker method, use Alcohol Concern’s unit calculator.

The Sure Thing: The Greatest Coup in Horse Racing History

By Nick Townsend The bookies always win.

But one man has been proving them wrong for four decades.

In the summer of 1975 Barney Curley, a fearless and renowned gambler, masterminded one of the most spectacular gambles of all time with a racehorse called Yellow Sam. It cost the bookmakers millions of pounds.

They said that it could never happen again.

But in May 2010, thirty-five years after his first coup, Curley staged the ultimate multimillion poundwinning sequel.

The Sure Thing tells the complete story of how he managed to organise the biggest gamble in racing history – and how he then followed up with yet another audacious scheme in January 2014.

Drinks and units

A 750ml bottle of red, white or rosé wine (ABV 13.5%) contains 10 units.

See the guide below to find out how many units are in your favourite tipple.

Type of drink

Number of alcohol units

Single small shot of spirits * (25ml, ABV 40%)

1 unit

Alcopop (275ml, ABV 5.5%)

1.5 units

Small glass of red/white/rosé wine (125ml, ABV 12%)

1.5 units

Bottle of lager/beer/cider (330ml, ABV 5%)

1.7 units

Can of lager/beer/cider (440ml, ABV 5.5%)

2 units

Pint of lower-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 3.6%)

2 units

Standard glass of red/white/rosé wine (175ml, ABV 12%)

2.1 units

Pint of higher-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 5.2%)

3 units

Large glass of red/white/rosé wine (250ml, ABV 12%)

3 units

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*Gin, rum, vodka, whisky, tequila, sambuca. Large (35ml) single measures of spirits are 1.4 units.

SOURCE: WWW.NHS.UK

The older I get, the more I lose my looks. But I’m also losing my eyesight, so it’s not my problem.

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Markfield Medical Centre and What do you know about Patient Participation Group ... the Gallbladder?

PPG members were in the surgery in the week beginning June 10th as part of PPG week, talking to patients about a number of initiatives including the ‘Friends and family test’ and the enhanced summary care record.

We will give a detailed update on the week in the next issue of the Herald.

Important Changes regarding Repeat Prescriptions There are important changes regarding repeat prescriptions happening - from the 30th June 2019, West Leicestershire CCG are Getting started with rolling out a new initiative where GP online services patients will have to order repeat Patient Guide prescriptions directly through their GP practice and not through a high street or internet pharmacy or appliance contractor. This is in an effort to try and reduce medication wastage and over ordering by third parties. If you already order repeat prescriptions directly through your GP practice this change will not affect you. When you order your repeat prescription directly through the practice, the pharmacy will continue to collect or receive your prescription as before. Pharmacies may also continue to deliver your prescription if they offer this service.

You can order repeat prescriptions through the practice online, by post or in person by using the tick slip, which is the right-hand side of your prescription which lists your current repeat medication. Being in charge of ordering your own repeat prescriptions means you only get the medicine you need at the time you need it. Find out more on the West Leicestershire CCG website, including some simple steps to get set up with NHS GP online services, through which you can order repeat prescriptions, make GP appointments and access some of your health records. www.westleicestershireccg.nhs.uk/your-health-and-services/youand-your-medicine/ordering-repeat-prescriptions If you prefer to order your prescriptions on line, information about signing up to online GP services can be found at www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2016/11/pat-guid-getting-started-gp-online.pdf Another important change is that prescriptions are no longer being given for medicines which you can buy over the counter. If you have a minor ailment you will usually be advised to buy medications and treatment yourself. The sorts of health conditions these changes apply to include headaches, indigestion, head lice, travel sickness, hay fever, diarrhoea and insect bites and stings. There are exceptions to this though. For example, people who need these medicines to treat a long-term health condition, such as diabetes, or for more complex illnesses, as well as patients on treatments only available on prescription will not be affected by the changes. The changes will also not apply if you have found that over-the counter products haven’t helped, or if you are unable to treat yourself. In all of these cases, prescribers will be able to use their own judgement when deciding whether to issue a prescription. People can access advice on self care at www.westleicestershireccg.nhs.uk/your-healthand-services/you-andyour-medicine/self-care-for-minor-ailments.

More information on the changes to prescribing is available at https:// www.england.nhs.uk/medicines/over-the-counter-items-whichshould-not-routinelybe-prescribed/ or people can speak to their community pharmacist or GP practice.

Good Neighbour Scheme You may have seen the information about the Good Neighbour Scheme in May’s edition of the Herald. There are leaflets about this in the surgery – if you feel you would like to be involved in whatever way in this initiative, please fill in a form and place it in the box in the waiting room.

IN VERTEBRATES, the gallbladder is a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine.

In humans, the pear-shaped gallbladder lies beneath the liver, although the structure and position of the gallbladder can vary significantly among animal species. It receives and stores bile, produced by the liver, via the common hepatic duct and releases it via the common bile duct into the duodenum, where the bile helps in the digestion of fats.

The gallbladder can be affected by gallstones, formed by material that cannot be dissolved – usually cholesterol or bilirubin, a product of haemoglobin breakdown. These may cause significant pain, particularly in the upper-right corner of the abdomen, and are often treated with removal of the gallbladder called a cholecystectomy. Cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, has a wide range of causes, including result from the impaction of gallstones, infection, and autoimmune disease.

The main purpose of the gallbladder is to store bile, also called gall, needed for the digestion of fats in food. Produced by the liver, bile flows through small vessels into the larger hepatic ducts and ultimately through the cystic duct (parts of the biliary tree) into the gallbladder, where it is stored. At any one time, 30 to 60 millilitres (1.0 to 2.0 US fl oz) of bile is stored within the gallbladder.

When food containing fat enters the digestive tract, it stimulates the secretion of cholecystokinin (CCK) from I cells of the duodenum and jejunum. In response to cholecystokinin, the gallbladder rhythmically contracts and releases its contents into the common bile duct, eventually draining into the duodenum.

The bile emulsifies fats in partly digested food, thereby assisting their absorption. Bile consists primarily of water and bile salts, and also acts as a means of eliminating bilirubin, a product of hemoglobin metabolism, from the body.

The bile that is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder is not the same as the bile that is secreted by the gallbladder. During gallbladder storage of bile, it is concentrated 3-10 fold by removal of some water and electrolytes. This is through the active transport of sodium and chloride ions across the epithelium of the gallbladder, which creates an osmotic pressure that also causes water and other electrolytes to be reabsorbed.

What are Gallstones?

GALLSTONES form when the bile is saturated, usually with either cholesterol or bilirubin.

Most gallstones do not cause symptoms, with stones either remaining in the gallbladder or passed along the biliary system. When symptoms occur, severe “colicky” pain in the upper right part of the abdomen is often felt. If the stone blocks the gallbladder, inflammation known as cholecystitis may result.

If the stone lodges in the biliary system, jaundice may occur; and if the stone blocks the pancreatic duct, then pancreatitis may occur. Gallstones are diagnosed using ultrasound. When a symptomatic gallstone occurs, it is often managed by waiting for it to be passed naturally.

Given the likelihood of recurrent gallstones, surgery to remove the gallbladder is often considered. Some medication, such as ursodeoxycholic acid, may be used; and lithotripsy, a procedure used to break down the stones, may also be used.

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125th Anniversary Celebrations At Markfield Methodist Church MARKFIELD METHODIST CHURCH is celebrating its 125th anniversary throughout 2019. “Birthday Club” events are being held each month and on 22nd/23rd June we have a special Anniversary Weekend.

• SONGS OF PRAISE: Saturday, 22nd June 2.00 – 3.00. We invite you to join us for “a good sing” of many favourite hymns. Help us to raise the roof as we “Praise Him for all that is past, and thank Him for all that’s to come”. Donations towards the upkeep of the church and its ongoing outreach in the village will be gratefully received.

• CELEBRATION CREAM TEA: Saturday, 22nd June – 3.00. Following “Songs of Praise” you might be ready for some refreshment! This will be provided by the June/December birthday group. So, to round off the afternoon, we invite you to stay for a very special cream tea with waiter/ waitress service and china cups, saucers & tea pots. Tickets are £3 and, for catering purposes, need to be bought before the day.

• MORNING WORSHIP.: Sunday, 23rd June at 10.30. Our celebrations will continue when morning worship will be led by Rev Helen Cameron, chair of the Northampton district. This will be followed by a church family faith lunch.

Cream tea tickets are available from Linda Walmsley on 01530 242607 or Betty Keates on 01530 249040. For more information about our church services & activities go to www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org

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Crown Crest Application: Make your views known by writing to members of the planning committee Borough Councillor Matthew Lay writes in the Herald A BIG THANKS to all who turned out for the public meeting about, the Crown Crest Application, at Markfield Community Centre on Friday 10th June.

As an elected Councillor it was already clear to me how upset this application has made everyone for good reasons - and the strong turnout confirmed this.

A lot of work has been put in to try and understand better what is happening and how we can best influence things. It goes without saying that sadly due to the lack of support from Leicestershire Highways (who raise no objection to the increase in HGV traffic) we are snookered on trying to fight this on the issues of more HGV’s driving along Thornton Lane and Launde Road.

This in itself seems crazy but I have seen this happen too many times when you raise highway concerns without the highway authority supporting those concerns. Essentially they are statutory owners of highways consultations and therefore difficult to bypass. I remember a few years speaking up for residents in Stanton at a planning appeal against the Davidsons development at the bottom of Stanton under Bardon. We had strong highway issue concerns and these were initially supported by the Highway Authority, but they withdrew them prior to the appeal. This made it a lot harder for us at the appeal which history shows we lost.

So despite a ridiculous increase in HGV traffic and this traffic using in part a C classification road which passes through built up areas of Markfield, it seems that this is no longer an argument we can hope to win. This means we move onto the issues of the loss of residential amenity and how we seek to persuade those involved in deterring the application.

The Highways Authority at County Hall have been put under pressure to justify their position and explain their use of flawed data (years old) to make an assessment that no highway issues exist. In very recent responses (two weeks ago) the Highways Authority has acknowledged a possible loss of amenity for properties affected and this gives us a glimmer of hope and an argument to persuade councillors on the planning committee to reject the application.

It also appears they are now monitoring traffic on the route to give more up to date information although apparently not in time for the determination of this application.

Looking at residential amenity for one second. When Crown Crest first sought permission to operate form the old Desford Tubes they proposed 20 HGV movements per day, this was in 2010. The Council, in granting permission, put operational restrictions on Crown Crest to protect residential amenity in the form of limited operational hours (not limits on the number of HGV movements) and these restrictions have remained in place and largely been effective ever since.

Crown Crest have now closed their other depot in Huddersfield and all traffic is now routed to the old ‘Tubes’ site. You would therefore think that the current operational hour restrictions would be needed even more with the increase in traffic - not removed thus allowing HGVs to access the site until 11pm in the evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

The prospect of these restrictions being removed seems perverse and difficult to understand but nothing surprises me these days as the government have moved planning regulations so far in favour of the developer it’s becoming common place.

‘What next?’ you may well ask.

Well it is likely the application will be heard by the planning committee at Hinckley on the 25th June. I am not on the planning committee (which is a good job as I am returning from the USA on the same day) but my fellow Councillor Andy Furlong is and will have a vote on the night and I know he will make a telling contribution in the debate.

It is important that those on the planning committee understand how this application will impact on the loss of amenity for local residents. Many letters of objection have been received by the Council during the consultation period and these will be reported to Councillors in a full report and assessment by officers at Hinckley. In that full assessment of the application, officers will give members a clear view as to whether the application should be passed or not using government planning guidelines.

Much of my effort over the past few weeks has been used in speaking with officers and key members of the committee to raise all the existing concerns and to make sure they are considered when giving a verdict. If the report recommends rejection we will have a very strong hand to defeat the application.

If the recommendation is for permit we will need members of the planning committee to overturn the officers’ recommendation. This is possible.

Write to members of the planning committee One way of persuading members to do this, is to actually write to the members of the committee, and this suggestion came up at the public meeting. The details of those on the planning committee can be found on the Borough Council’s

Matthew Lay website and the link to this is below.

The members of the committee are; Cllr M Crooks (chair) Cllr D Findlay (v.chair) Cllr R. Allen, Cllr C Allen, Cllr C Boothby, Cllr M Cartwright, Cllr D Cope, Cllr W Crooks, Cllr D Flemming, Cllr A Furlong, Cllr S Gibbens, Cllr E Hollick, Cllr K Lynch, Cllr L Mullaney, Cllr R Roberts, Cllr H Smith, Cllr B Walker. https://moderngov. hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ mgCommitteeMailingList. aspx?ID=127 The contact details are also provided on this link and you can email Councillors on this directly.

I will be sending a note to all members of the Committee asking them to protect the residential amenity of residents by keeping the present restrictions in place. The loss of amenity can be found in the noise, disturbance, vibrations, air quality etc taking place outside the current hours of operation.

The resulting situation of HGV traffic moving down local roads on Sundays, bank holidays and until 11pm at night is clearly a loss of amenity, but helping members of the committee understand this is important hence any written statements to the committee will need to reflect the problems outlined by individual households and give examples of this.

We have more meetings coming up over the next week so I am hoping that positive progress can be made and this application can be refused.

Matthew

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Appeal for volunteers to play their part at Century Theatre

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Funny Signs In a New York restaurant: “Customers who consider our waitresses uncivil ought to see the manager.”

FRIENDLY and enthusiastic volunteers are being sought to play a vital role at the Century Theatre in Coalville.

On a long-established New Mexico dry cleaners: “38 years on the same spot.”

The theatre is appealing for people to come forward and find out more about the volunteer opportunities which are available in a wide range of roles.

The roles available are: • General – including front of house, ushering, car park duties and special projects if interested, such as refurbishing parts of the theatre, raising awareness of the theatre and its programme and preserving the theatre’s fascinating history; • Technical – lighting, sound, assisting in the control room, rigging equipment, setting up for shows and keeping up to date with latest technology; • Stage manager – including organising and looking after the running of shows and liaising with the technical team and front of house to ensure it’s alright on the night; and • Community outreach – working with community groups to bring them into the theatre.

Byron Rhodes, deputy leader of the county council, said: “ Volunteers are a vital part of the life of the Century Theatre and I would like to thank them for the huge contribution that they make.

“There is a dedicated and committed team of volunteers at the theatre, using their skills and giving their time for a project that is close to their hearts. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about volunteering - for as little or as much time as they would like - to get in touch with the Century Theatre team.”

Anyone who would like to find out more about volunteering at Century Theatre and who is aged over 18 is asked to contact the Century Theatre on 01530 278 444 or email century.theatre@leics.gov.uk

In a Los Angeles dance hall: “Good clean dancing every night but Sunday.”

In the window of a Kentucky appliance store: “Don’t kill your wife.

Let our washing machine do the dirty work.”

In a clothing store: “Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and 17 necks.”

Outside a country shop: “We buy junk and sell antiques.”

In the window of an Oregon store: “Why go elsewhere and be cheated when you can come here?”

On a Tennessee highway: “When this sign is under water, his road is impassable.”

And apparently, somewhere in England in an open field otherwise untouched by human presence, there is a sign that says, “Do not throw stones at this sign.”

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LOOKING forward, we see a smooth summer of regular days at the Library when we shall be open as usual throughout the summer.

We hope to see many of our regular readers and perhaps some new ones.

All the latest news from

Pyjamerama in June JUNE 3 is part of National BOOKSTARTt Week, June 3/8, when BOOKSTART books are available free from the library to babies and toddlers.

FREE to take part. The challenge is inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon Landing. Adam Stower, award winning author and illustrator of children’s books, superbly illustrates SPACE CHASE. Look out for us at the open day and village festival at the Community Centre during the afternoon of July 6th for advance registration details and further information.

So many people are

PYJAMERAMA and BEDTIME STORIES are the theme this year.

Two years ago the soft toys that stayed to our SLEEPOVER had so much fun around the library and at the breakfast next morning that some have asked to come again.

The pictures show some of their activities last time. We may have more to show after this year’s sleepover.

Best 100 Children’s Books touched by dementia.

The Book Trust (booktrust. org.uk) have published the 100 best children’s books for the last 100 years.

PLEASE COME TO OUR FRIENDLY COFFEE MORNING The nation’s favourites Favourite top 10at from these at MARKFIELD LIBRARY 11am 100 best books, and here is the th on Wednesday definitive 18 ranking: January.

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1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

by J K Rowling

Would spend just one hour to At 7.30pm on September 2. The Hunger Games by 14th we a shalllittle be treated more about dementia? understand Suzanne Collins to ANNIE DUGGAN performing in MARKFIELD. It could help you, family, friends, neighbours 3. The BFG by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake - our whole community.

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There will be something for nearly everyone as she includes Jazz, Folk, Country, Roots, American and her originals in her repertoire.

BOOK THE DATE and lookout for tickets which will go on sale soon from the Library and from her website www.annduggan.co.uk Do come, soft drinks will be on sale or bring a bottle.

VOLUNTEER HELPERS are welcome to help with events like these or even to plan one. We are seeking people who enjoy creating displays and putting them up. We also welcome new volunteers to help for two or more hours a week running the library and managing the books supplied by the LCC. Contact us at 0116 305 3642 or markfieldcommunitylibrary@mail. com

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10. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Summer Reading Challenge At Markfield Community Library

PREPARE FOR LIFT OFF as we travel across the galaxy on a very special reading mission.

The Summer Reading Challenge takes place at your local library. You can sign up at the Library from July 13th, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. The books can be stories, fact books, poetry, joke books, picture books or books to listen to.

There are exclusive rewards to collect along the way and it is

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Rotary Club members go litter-picking in Markfield

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MEMBERS of Bradgate Rotary carried out a litter-picking session in Markfield on Wednesday 29th May. Equipped with litter-pickers and bin bags, the Rotarians covered several areas of the village, concentrating on some of the ‘hotspots’ for litter suggested by the Parish Council.

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Bring back the Mangle!

THE ROSIE RESULT

By Graeme Simsion

A MANGLE or wringer is a mechanical laundry aid consisting of two rollers in a sturdy frame, connected by cogs and, in its home version, powered by a hand crank or electricity.

Big-hearted, hilarious and exuberantly life-affirming, The Rosie Result is a story of overcoming life’s obstacles with a little love and a lot of overthinking.

Meet Don Tillman, the genetics professor with a scientific approach to everything.

But he’s facing a set of human dilemmas tougher than the trickiest of equations.

Right now he is in professional hot water after a lecture goes viral for all the wrong reasons; his wife of 4,380 days, Rosie, is about to lose the research job she loves; and - the most serious problem of all - their eleven-year-old son, Hudson, is struggling at school.

He’s a smart kid, but socially awkward and not fitting in.

Fortunately, Don’s had a lifetime’s experience of not fitting in. And he’s going to share the solutions with Hudson.

He’ll need the help of old friends and new, lock horns with the education system, and face some big questions about himself. As well as opening the world’s best cocktail bar.

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While the appliance was originally used to wring water from wet laundry, today mangles are used to press or flatten sheets, tablecloths, kitchen towels, or clothing and other laundry.

When home washing machines were first invented, they were just for washing: a tub on legs or wheels. A hand-cranked mangle appeared on top after 1843 when John E. Turnbull of Saint John, New Brunswick patented a “Clothes Washer With Wringer Rolls.” The first geared wringer mangle in the UK is thought to date to about 1850, when one was invented

by Robert Tasker of Lancashire. It was a smaller, upright version of the box mangle.

Small domestic pressing mangles may be more common in some countries than in others. They are typically not sold in North American home appliance stores or departments. In contrast to their use in homes, mangles have become an essential feature of commercial or large-scale laundries. They are typically used to press flat items such as sheets or tablecloths, and also are far quicker and more energy-efficient for removing most of the water than a clothes dryer. Skilled operators can also press shirts and trousers on a mangle.

A significant benefit of mangling is reduced dust. When washing, the ends of the surface fibers tend to loosen and stick out when dried. The clothes are then much more sensitive to trap dust, dirt and grease, and to shed off fibers.

Mangling presses the fiber ends back onto the fiber, so that the clothes remain clean longer. This can reduce dust by as much as 10–60 times.

Mangles are most often used for bed sheets, tablecloths and towels, which would be time-consuming to iron by hand.

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Chance to view city’s latest fledgling Peregrines THREE recentlyhatched Peregrine falcon chicks are preparing to take their first flight from a speciallybuilt lofty nest box tucked away in Leicester Cathedral’s bell tower.

The eggs were laid in the purpose-built nest in March and hatched last month. The young birds have now almost developed the wing feathers needed for flight and their progress is being captured by three nest-mounted web cams.

Live feeds from the nest are available to view at: leicesterperegrines. org.uk/streaming/ Peregrines normally nest among cliffs, but in cities they often make their homes high on buildings which are the closest thing to their natural habitat.

The cathedral tower provides the birds with a safe inaccessible viewpoint to raise young and to spot and capture prey.

The nest was created three years ago, when a 180-kilogramme block of stone was carefully removed, and a nesting box installed. Three web cams have now been installed with the agreement from Leicester Cathedral.

LROS president Jim Graham said: “After raising two chicks in 2018, it has been a privilege to watch the pair raise three young this year. They are all very healthy and are reaching the stage where they will be leaving the nest box and take their first flight.

“The young will still be dependent on the adults for food for the next month or more whilst they learn to hunt and feed for themselves, so there will be plenty of activity around the cathedral in the coming weeks.”

Leicester City Council nature conservation officer Donna Oxbrough added: “This is a great example of partners working together in conservation to help protect and conserve these birds. The city now has an ideal home for Peregrines and the cameras help share the comings and goings of their fascinating daily lives as it happens.

“It is a great example of the wildlife that can thrive in the city.”

The Leicester Peregrine Project is run by the Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society with the help and support of Leicester City Council, Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III Visitor Centre.

For more information visit www.leicesterperegrines.org.uk or follow @ LeicsPeregrines on Twitter.

Fewer of us give to charity

WE ARE giving less time and money to charity than we were two years ago.

That is the finding of a recent survey by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). It found that the proportion of those of us giving money or sponsoring someone has dropped from 69 per cent in 2016 to 65 percent in 2018.

The trend has been described as ‘worrying’ by the CAF. It comes as figures show that our trust in charities has fallen (from 51 to 48 per cent). Oxfam and Save the Children both attracted negative media coverage after staff were accused of sexual misconduct, while other charities have been accused of chasing vulnerable people.

CAF said that charities now have the challenge of finding ways “to inspire people to give and demonstrate that their money is making a difference.”

The Club Thornton’s Entertainment • • • •

Sat 22nd June: RockSka band Sat 6th July: Will’s Karaoke Sat 17th Aug: The Boodens band Fri 30th, Sat 31st Aug & Sun 1st Sept Annual Beer Gin & Music Festival

Groby Village Society Thursday June 27 “Radicals and Rebels” David Bell Thursday July 25 “Amber Autumn, Golden Glens” Peter Amour

Meetings held at Groby Village Hall Starting at 7.30pm. unless stated otherwise For Further Details Contact Hon. Secretary Mr. P. Castell Tel. 0116 287 9842 e-mail:- pcastell42@gmail.com Non Members are Welcome

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National Trust Leicester Association NEWS WHEN Calke Abbey, near Ashby de la Zouch, was first acquired by the National Trust in 1985, initial research indicated that the Harpur Crew family had lived private eccentric lives on a “hidden” estate never open to the public.

Summer Fayre Saturday 29th June St Marys & All Saints Church Stanton under Bardon 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

Stalls to include Raffle, Tombola, Plants, Bric a Brac, Cakes and Preserves.

Tea & Coffee will be available.

Come and join us for this Social afternoon.

Admission free - all welcome.

In contrast more recent detailed examination of family records of all kinds have revealed a kind and caring family whose loving connections helped them through difficult times. Working with a relevant research centre at Leicester University a series of displays and installations entitled “Human Kind” located within the family apartments, now tell the powerful stories of six members of the Calke household.

Earlier research found reference to Henry Harpur (1763 – 1819) as the “Isolated Baronet” and this image stood for the last 30 years. The new research shows that he was attuned to the fashions of the day, loved classical music, travelled to London regularly, married for love and had a happy family life.

George Crew (1795 – 1844) was thought originally to worry about day to day life and living a Christian life.

Whilst this was to some degree true he cared about his tenants even visiting them in hospital and built schools and churches on the estate. He was also a caring and loving husband.

In the late 1800’s Winifred Harpur Crew (1879 – 1953) was obviously outgoing and wrote many informative letters to family and friends. She also travelled widely and met her first husband, Albert Morton, in Mandalay and obviously married for love. Unfortunuately he died in action in 1916 and Winifred returned to Calke Abbey where after a period of grieving she chatted to friends and lunched out regularly, which ended her loneliness.

Airmyne Jenney (1919 – 1999) was initially understood to be very quiet but detailed research has shown that as a young girl she was full of life. However following a riding injury she was unable to speak leading to the “quietness”.

The new research shows that after speech therapy she could speak again and went on to lead a happy healthy life.

The other two stories that are told are those of Georgiana Crew (1824 – 1910) and Harriet Phillips, the Housekeeper in the 1860’s and 70’s. All of the installations encourage visitors to lead happy healthy lives in the modern world.

The house at Calke Abbey is open seven days a week from 12.30 to 5.00pm until 3rd November. The gardens, restaurant and shop are open 10.00am to 5.00pm and the parkland from 7.30am to 7.00pm.

The National Trust Leicester Association continues with its summer programme of activities and for details of the Association and its Talks Service for other organisations please call 0116 2229133.

Alan Tyler, Publicity Officer

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Day 1 of my diet: I removed all fattening food from my house. It was delicious.

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The internet and children under five-years-old: some W.H.O. guidelines

SCREEN TIME for young children should be limited to an hour a day, and infants should not be exposed to it at all. That is the recommendation of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The guidance comes from the first ever WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for young children. They have been drawn up in response to the global obesity crisis, which has identified lack of physical activity as a leading risk factor.

One in five children in England are overweight or obese by the time they start school, rising to one in three by the time they leave.

By school age, one in three British children are doing less than 30 minutes exercise per day.

WHO says: “What we really need to do is to bring back play for children.”

Have dog, will walk!

IF YOU own a dog, you won’t be surprised to learn you are far more likely to go out walking than your neighbour who doesn’t have a dog. (Especially on rainy winter days!)

Now the University of Liverpool has found that 87.3 per cent of us who own dogs exercise for 150 minutes a week, compared with 62.7 of us without dogs.

Overall, dog owners are four times more likely to achieve the NHS weekly recommendations for exercise.

Don’t hug me in the office!

HUGGING and kissing in the office should not be allowed.

That is the opinion of three out of four workers, who say that such gestures lead to confusion, embarrassment and stress when greeting their colleagues.

A study has found that quarter of us have found ourselves trapped in an unwanted hug, while 19 per cent of us have been on the receiving end of an unwanted kiss.

In receiving these unwanted kisses, 13 per cent of us reported being accidentally kissed on the mouth, and a further 12 per cent of us suffered an accidental head butt!

Most workers simply want clear guidance on what is an appropriate greeting. Totaljobs, a recruitment website, did the study.

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The Child Next Door

By Shalini Boland Kirstie Rawlings is jolted awake by a child crying.

Racing upstairs to check on her new-born, she is plunged into every parents’ worst nightmare.

She hears an unknown voice in the baby monitor, saying: ‘Let’s take the child – and go.’

Is someone trying to steal her little girl?

In the bedroom, her daughter is safe asleep in her cot. Is the voice coming from a nearby house? But there aren’t any other children living on her quiet country road…

The police don’t believe her. And neither does her husband.

Kirstie knows something isn’t right. She thought she could trust her neighbours, now she isn’t sure. As she unravels the secrets of the people living on her street, Kirstie’s perfect life begins to fall apart.

Because someone is hiding a terrible lie. And they will do anything to stop Kirstie uncovering the truth. But is the danger closer to home than she thinks?

From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother, this completely gripping psychological thriller will make you wonder what really goes on behind closed doors.

And will keep you guessing from the first page until the final shocking twist.

Saturday 15th June 10.00 am to 12.00 noon

Coffee Morning &

Just Sing THIS EVENT of singing just for fun which is open to anyone regardless of ability has been very successful and we are pleased to announce further dates for your diary: • 21st June • 19th July • 30th August There will be refreshments for a small charge of £2.00 The venue is Markfield Congregational Church Hall from 3pm to 4pm.

I just saw a baby wearing a T-shirt that said: “Just did 9 months in solitary confinement.”

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“Still Friday” 2019

COME AND MEET MACKENZIE THORPE ON HIS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR In 2019 Mackenzie Thorpe will tour Whitewall Galleries nationwide to celebrate 30 years as the artistic voice of a generation.

The Festival in Leicestershire is financially supported by: Leicestershire Fieldworkers; Leicestershire and silence, Historical Society; Each evening will include simple reflectiveArchaeological worship songs, andresponses Rutland Heritage Forum; East Midlands; Leicestershire prayer,Leicestershire readings and and last up CBA to an hour.

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

Festival of Archaeology For an online version of the leaflet and to keep up to date with the latest events go

Leicestershire & Rutland Festival of Archaeology #leicsarchfest

YOU ARE invited to join in the 2019 Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology.

Mackenzie Thorpe: From the Heart, will showcase the breadth and depth of his work over the last 30 years showcasing the full range of imagery with which he has become synonymous.

The event takes place at WHITEWALL GALLERIES, The Highcross, LEICESTER on Saturday 6th July, 12 noon-2pm.

For more information, visit the website at https://www. whitewallgalleries.com

For the first time a monthlong chance to discover more about the rich and diverse heritage of Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Festival has a fascinating range of activities, events, talks and guided tours from some of the county’s archaeological and historical experts. Local groups will show you their own discoveries and invite you to become involved in making the next great discovery!

The Festival in Leicestershire and Rutland is financially supported

by Leicestershire Fieldworkers; Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society; Leicestershire and Rutland Heritage Forum; CBA East Midlands; Leicestershire Industrial History Society; The Friends of Jewry Wall Museum; Hinckley Archaeological Society; University of Leicester Archaeological Services.

Download the full programme of events at: https://leicsfieldworkers.co.uk/festival-of-archaeology/

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SUMMER FAYRE at Mercenfeld Primary School

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Borough Councillors’ Report Chris Boothby & Ozzy O’Shea

Saturday 29th June from 12 noon to 4pm Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Pony Rides, Alpaca from Little Markfield Farm, Bar, Ice Cream, BBQ, Raffle, Tombola, Plenty of Fun Games, Keely-Anna’s Dancers performing, and lots more!

All to raise money for 14 Visualisers for the School - total amount needed is £2,000.

Please help the school to achieve this target - and have a fun day at the same time!

There are some stalls still available - to book a stall for £10 contact Maddie on 01530 245818 or search on Facebook for ‘Friends of Mercenfeld’.

Growing concern among drivers over headlight glare THE RISING popularity of sports utility vehicles is among the factors blamed for the increase in headlight glare.

More than half of drivers who suffer glare from headlights believe the problem is getting worse, a new survey suggests.

Some 54% of people who believe some car headlights are too bright say they are dazzled more regularly now than a year ago, an RAC survey indicated.

The rising popularity of sports utility vehicles – which sit higher on the road – was one of the factors which some of the 1,215 respondents blamed for the increase in glare.

Others include the growing use of xenon and LED headlights, and drivers not adjusting their lights when carrying different loads.

Cllr Chris Boothby Tel: 0116 216 1461 or 07880 711222.

Email chris.boothby@hotmail.com

Cllr Ozzy O’shea Tel 0116 2394336 or 07808 585825 Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com

Planning Application: 121 Station Road, Bagworth THIS APPLICATION, that was minded to refuse, at the Planning Committee on 22nd January on design, access and layout, came before the committee on the 28th May. The application for 10 dwellings and 2 flats had not changed since before at the insistence of the applicant and indeed the plans seemed to go across two driveways, namely 1 Maynard Close and 121 Station Road.

Both Ozzy and Chris spoke against this along with the Parish Council Chairman. Members deliberated the application but unanimously took the same decision at our request to refuse. We have now asked Enforcement to take action against the owner of the site to tidy, cut back and maintain going forward.

Planning Application: Merrylees Ind Estate - Application For Dance Studio WE ARE both delighted to report that this application was unanimously supported by Members and the Officers recommendation to refuse was overturned.

This dance class business, currently based at Sport in Desford, started in 2006 with 6 hours of lessons per week but has since grown to 43 hours per week, employing 9 teachers and having nearly 200 children on their books with another 72 waiting to join.

They have now outgrown their present base and this industrial unit, which has the support of other businesses based there, will happily accommodate them for years to come. We expressed the need to support, help and nurture children in activities across the Borough. Again, it was a unanimous decision to allow this application.

We are always grateful for your support and are only a phone call away.

Best Wishes

Chris & Ozzy - Working For You.

I’m not getting old. I’m becoming a classic.

Bardon Park Chapel www.bardonchapel.co.uk

FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE:

Come and worship the Lord with us on the 1st Sunday in every month at 10.00 am.

Our gatherings are fairly informal.

THURSDAY ART CLASS: Between 7pm and 9.00pm.

Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, Bardon, Coalville LE67 1TD There is a large car park at the back.

For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on 0116 332 9634.

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Local Church Services Markfield Congregational Church Sunday 16 June 10.30am United Service at St Michael’s Parish Church Sunday 23 June 10.15 am Morning Worship Sunday 30 June 10.15 am Morning Worship followed

by Communion Sunday 7 July 10.00 am No service in Markfield.

We go to Bardon Park Chapel Sunday 14 July 10.30 am Joint Service at St Michael’s Parish Church Sunday 21 July 10.30 am Churches Together in Markfield United Service in our Church Sunday 28 July 10.15 am Morning Worship Sunday 4 August 10.15 am Morning Worship followed

by Communion Sunday 11 August 10.15 am Morning Worship Sunday 18 August 3.00 pm United Service at Ulverscroft Priory

Cross Hills Baptist Church, between Bagworth & Thornton Sunday 16th June 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 23rd June 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 30th June 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 7th July 10.30am Morning Service with puppet performance Sunday 14th July 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper Sunday 21st July 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 28th July 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 4th August 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 11th August 10.30am Morning Service with The Lord’s Supper

There’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.

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Trinity Methodist Church, Markfield

Friday 21st June 8.00pm “Still Friday”

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Sunday 23rd June 9.00am Holy Communion (said service) 6.00pm Evening Service

Sunday 16th June – Trinity Sunday 10:30am - No Service at Our Church 6:00pm Evening Service Saturday 22nd June – Anniversary Weekend 2:00pm Songs of Praise 3:00pm Cream Tea Sunday 23rd June – Anniversary Weekend 10:30am Anniversary Service Followed by Fellowship Lunch No Evening Service Sunday 30th June 10:30am Morning Service No Evening Serviceday 7th July 9:45am Focused Prayer Fellowship 10:30am Morning Communion Service 6:00pm Taizé Service Sunday 14th July 10:30am Morning Worship 4:00pm Café Church Sunday 21st July 10:30am - No Service at Our Church 6:00pm Evening Communion Service Sunday 28th July 10:30am Morning Worship 4:00pm Circuit Service at St Andrews Glenfield Road East 6:00pm No Evening Service

Other Events at Trinity Methodist Church Everyone Very Welcome Music Café 2:00pm to 4:00pm 27th June, 11th & 25th July Sparklers Group – Monday 3:15pm to 4:15pm - For Children Zero to Reception Age & Carers Church Club – Monday after School until 4:30pm - For Children from Mercenfeld School - Every Week during Term Time 125 Birthday Club Events Everyone Welcome Saturday 22nd June 2:00pm until 3:00pm Songs of Praise 3:00pm Cream Tea (Tickets Required) Sunday 23rd June 10:30am Special Anniversary Service 12:00noon Fellowship Lunch Saturday 13th July 3:00pm until 4:30pm Wimbledon Cream Tea - Includes Men’s Cake Competition

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Markfield Sunday 16th June 10.30am Churches Together in Markfield Service 6.00pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 30th June 6.00pm Joint Service at St Peter’s, Copt Oak Sunday 7th July 10.30am Service at Bardon Park Chapel Sunday 14th July 10.30am Joint All Age Service for Sea Sunday 6.00pm Holy Communion Friday 19th July 8.00pm “Still Friday” Sunday 21st July 10.30am Churches Together in Markfield Service at the Congregational Church 6.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 28th July 9.00am Holy Communion (said service) 6.00pm Evening Service Sunday 4th August 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 11th August 10.30am All Age Service 6.00pm Holy Communion Friday 16th August 8.00pm “Still Friday” Sunday 18th August 3.00pm Annual Ulverscroft Priory Service for the Benefice and Churches Together in Markfield Sunday 25th August 9.00am Holy Communion (said service) 6.00pm Evening Service

St Mary and All Saints’ Church, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 16th June 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 23rd June 10.30am “Something Different” Service Sunday 30th June 10.30am Joint Service at St Peter’s, Thornton

Sunday 28th July 10.30am Joint “Something Different” Service Sunday 4th August 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 11th August 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 18th August 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 25th August 10.30am “Something Different” Service

St Peter’s Church, Thornton Sunday 16th June 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 23rd June 10.30am All Age Service Wednesday 26th June 10.00am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 30th June 10.30am Joint Holy Communion Sunday 7th July 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 14th July 10.30am Joint Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 21st July 10.30am Joint Holy Communion Wednesday 24th July 10.00am Midweek Communion and Coffee Sunday 28th July 10.30am Joint “Something Different” Service at St Mary’s, Stanton under Bardon Sunday 4th August 10.30am All Age Service Sunday 11th August 9.00am Holy Communion Sunday 18th August 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 25th August 10.30am Morning Service Wednesday 28th August 10.00am Midweek Communion and Coffee

Holy Rood Church, Bagworth

Sunday 7th July 10.30am Morning Service

Please note: Services will be at Bagworth Community Centre

Sunday 14th July 10.30am Joint Holy Communion

Sunday 7th July 9.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 21st July 10.30am Joint Service at St Peter’s, Thornton

Sunday 4th August 9.00am Holy Communion

I always adjust the seat and mirrors when I drive my husband’s car so he doesn’t forget he’s married.

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St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak Sunday 16th June 9.15am Holy Communion (said Service) Sunday 23rd June 6.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 30th June 6.00pm Joint Evening Prayer Sunday 7th July 6.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 14th July 3.00pm Praise Service Sunday 21st July 9.15am Holy Communion (said Service) Sunday 28th July 6.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 4th August 6.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 11th August 3.00pm Praise Service Sunday 18th August 3.00pm Annual Ulverscroft Priory Service for the Benefice

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 below for details of weekday Mass times, Confessions, and other events.

Parish Contact: Parish Priest: Fr Gabriel Offor – 01530 832098 www.stwilfspriest@gmail.com Parish Website: www.stwilfscoalville. blogspot.co.uk School Details: 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 United Services The Markfield Catholic Community is part of Markfield Churches Together and participate in the monthly United Services detailed in the Markfield Churches’ service details.

Markfield Masses Congregational Church Hall, Main Street, Markfield (next to the Chinese takeaway) Wednesday, 18 September at 7 pm.

All are welcome.

ELECTRICIAN

Methodist Minister’s Reflections ONE OF the most popular TV series of the year so far has been BBC’s ‘Line of Duty’.

Trying to make sense of all the clues which writer Jed Mercurio presented during the series was no easy task. If, like me, you were one of the over 10 million people who tuned into the final episode hoping for all the loose ends to be tied up, then you will probably have been disappointed.

We were left with some unanswered questions as we wait for the next series!

Life is like that, of course.

Even for those of us who believe that there is a God, there will be difficult questions for which there are no easy or fully satisfactory answers. The reality is that as far as some of life’s tough questions are concerned, we will probably find that some ‘loose ends’ will remain.

So we are left with a choice. We can either say that we won’t believe in God if all our questions aren’t fully answered, or we can learn to live with the loose ends, trusting that God knows, even if we don’t. As for me, I take the latter course; the alternative really doesn’t bear thinking about.

Steve Clark

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DONATIONS FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH & OUR CONTINUED OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

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What’s Been Happening at Markfield Community and Sports Centre Words and pictures from Ron Grantham • Tel: 01530 242240 • www.markfieldcommunitycentre.com WARNING – A LOW LIFE THIEF STRIKES IN THE VILLAGE During the very early hours of Friday 31st May a thief equipped with a torch and his face covered to hide his identity crept up to the front entrance of the Community Centre and, ignoring the security light and cameras, blatantly stole two flower hanging baskets and walked off towards Chitterman Way. Only a couple of hanging baskets and not worth an awful lot you may say BUT to us, they meant a lot more. The baskets were part of our Blooms Project where, as a Charity, we had raised money for children from our parents and toddlers group to get involved in planting and caring for flowers and to make the community park pleasant for all our villagers.

There have been other similar thefts of garden ornaments nearby so, we can only assume that this rotten thief is selling them on probably to unsuspecting people at car boot sales. It is also probable that the thief is a local person as there does not appear to involve a vehicle as he knows the area and took great lengths to hide his identity.

BUT Mr. Thief you were seen. The thief was wearing a black coat with a very distinctive white band across the chest and arms. Also the stolen hanging baskets are also very distinctive and exclusive to a local garden centre and can be identified. We have reported the theft to the Police and have given them access to CCTV images of the theft.

So, if you recognize the clothing or know who has done this please let us know. As for you Mr. Thief and just to let you know, there are many angry people appalled by your behaviour.

We hope you read the below article about the Blooms Project AND have some remorse and regret – but I doubt it.

OUTDOOR GYM COMING TO COMMUNITY PARK Just to let you know that work to provide an outdoor Gym will start in mid June and be completed in early July so, you will be able to keep fit and enjoy the fresh air at the same time.

Volunteers will also be re-siting the memorial plaque beneath the arc of trees and planting daffodil bulbs in memory of those villagers who lost their lives during both World Wars.

MARKFIELD GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME As you will recall, in last month’s edition of the Herald we featured the proposal of setting up a Good Neighbour Scheme in the village. We included a survey form to judge if there is support for the project and asking for volunteers.

To be honest the results have been very disappointing with only a handful of surveys returned. Without the survey we cannot prove a need.

There is still a chance to redeem this situation. We have extended the returns date for the survey so you can still complete them or there are survey forms at the Community Centre, Library and medical Centre.

Without your support we will have to abandon the project.

FOOTBALL AWARDS EVENT

COMMUNITY PARK – BLOOMS PROJECT As part of our plan to brighten up the new patio and front of the Community Centre we managed to get some funding to enable our Parents and Toddlers Group to get involved.

Tuesday 21st May was a lovely sunny day and it was made even more special when bunch of toddlers equipped with kiddies garden tools and watering cans excitedly came out to plant hanging baskets and four brightly painted wooden planters.

On Sunday 2nd June one of our local football for youngsters celebrated their season with an awards ceremony. Although the group currently play at Bagworth they joining up with the Markfield Colts next season and will play in Markfield. Thanks were expressed to the youngsters, parents and supporters for all their support throughout the year no matter if they won, lost or drew they always came away smiling. Special thanks was given to the manager George who is off to University and to his delight he was presented with a crate of lager. The youngsters and parents were treated to burgers and hot dogs before dodging the rain to have a kick about on the new outdoor sports pitch. Also thanks to Paul and Lisa for doing the cooking

They were supervised by parents and grandparents who helped the kiddies choose the various colours of plants and explained how plant and water them. It was a joy to see the little ones getting their hands mucky and smiling and laughing at their hard work. What a lovely job they have done and the children are so proud that the pop in on a regular basis to see how the plants are doing and even water them at Parent and Toddler sessions.

So, Mr. Thief, why don’t you come along and explain to these little ones why two of their baskets are missing.

I use a lot of big words but most of them aren’t real. They’re fictilationally constructified.

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MAYFLOWER CLUB UPDATE On the 8th May we had an old fashioned black and white film show featuring Old Mother Riley In 1951 film Jungle Treasure. As usual Old Mother Riley got into loads of mishaps and scrapes that involved slap stick humour.

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and her colleague came along to talk about the work of the Alzheimer’s Society. The talk included a “bingo session” based on the facts and myths that surround dementia. We then went into a very informative talk and discussion on dementia including the symptoms, causes, who gets it, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and the work of the Alzheimer’s Society.

If you are interested in coming along to any of our Mayflower Clubs simply turn up either on at Monday Afternoon Friendship Club or on Wednesday afternoons for the main Mayflower Club. Both clubs are from 2pm to 4pm and only cost £1.50p per session. You will have fun, meet new friends and be most welcome.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY • Open Day And Village Festival Afternoon of Saturday 6th July. If any business or local group would like to have a table or display at the event please book now by contacting 07597 173313

• The Fabulous Jay Brothers Concerts Saturday 13th July and Saturday 7th December Christmas Special

• Cash For Gold - New Date 12md to 5pm Friday 19th July. If you have any old unwanted or damaged gold or silver items that you want to turn into cash please bring it along.

The items will be honestly valued by an expert who will give you a fair price.

• Snap Dragon Parents and Toddlers Summer Play Sessions On the 15th May Line we were treated to a demonstration of Line Dancing by our very own line dancing group “Geoff ’s Angels”. It started off with simple moves to the more complex. Our members joined in to various degrees of success with Carol causing howls of laughter as she literally crashed into other dancers on occasions. I must admit I ducked out – far too complicated for my two left legs. But it showed what a good form of exercise it is. Many thanks to Geoff and the gang for coming along and showing us what you can do and have fun at the same time. If you want to get involved in Line Dancing from beginners onwards you can join the club on Monday evenings Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm or contact Geoff on 01530 452869 for more information.

The summer events will take place from 9am to 11am on Thursdays 18th July, 25th July, 1st August, 8th August, 15th August and 22nd August for children up to the age of 12 years

• Summer Football Camp During the school summer holidays there will be Football Development Courses on following dates: • 27th July to 2nd August • 5th August to 9th August • 12th August to 16th August • 19th August to 23rd August PLEASE book early to avoid disappointment. To book your places or for further information please contacting BB Futsal on 07455 023366

• Older Voices Day Monday 1st October 2pm to 4pm

• National Blood Service The National Blood Service have arranged further sessions at the Centre for the following dates. 23rd August, 16th October and 13th December.

You can book your blood donation appointment on line so please book your place with the National Blood Service and “Do something amazing” by donating your much needed blood.

NEW AT THE CENTRE On 22nd May County Councilor and Borough Councilor Ozzy O’Shea and our local Parish Councilor Maureen Browning came along to give a talk on their experience as councilors and the roles of the County, Borough and Parish councils within local government. Contrary to prior perceptions it was not a boring subject and proved to be very informative and helped us understand the different roles and responsibilities of local authorities. As expected, members asked questions about various problems and issues that affect them locally.

On the 29th May Frances Leonardi

Frenzy Youth Theatre Starting Tuesday June 18th we have a new Theatre Class for children aged 8 to 15 years 4.30pm to 5.30pm. The new class gives youngster a “chance to shine” through theatrical work. For further details or to book places please visit www.classes4kids.co.uk or email ashby@ frenzyyouththeatre.co.uk.

MONEY SAVING SPECIAL OFFER Don’t forget that if you are planning a special family event, party or function with a bar we only charge a modest hire fee of £10 per room. This hire fee is very competitive to other venues in the area and will save you money.

For bookings and enquiries please contact Markfield Centre and Sports, Mayflower Close, Markfield LE67 9ST on 01530 242240 or email markfieldcomunitycentre@hotmail.co.uk or you can visit our website www.markfield communitycentre.com to view our facilities, latest news, photo gallery and information about the Centre.

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In April last year a young stray Lurcher – we named her Jasmine - was brought into Leicester Animal Aid (LAA), in Huncote, and just six days later she gave birth to seven beautiful puppies. Thanks to the love and care of the staff at the Centre, Jasmine was given all the support she needed as a new mum and her seven babies thrived and were soon ready to find their forever homes. Fast forward a year and our training barn is now full of barks and happy laughter as the litter of beautiful siblings, and their new forever families, are brought back together for a fun-filled first birthday celebration. You can see from the photo how successful it has been.

At Leicestershire Animal Aid, Huncote, we care for more than 400 dogs and cats every year who have been lost, abandoned, neglected or whose owners find they can no longer care for them. We don’t receive any Government funding and rely solely on the generosity of the community to help us to continue to help dogs in need like Jasmine. And please don’t forget ‘poster-boy’ Taylor, featured in last month’s magazine. The Centre is open to visit every day except Wednesday from 11am – 2.30pm and our next big event is the Summer Mini-Market and Afternoon Tea on Saturday 15th June, 11am – 2pm.

Membership Scheme: Four levels from just £3 per month Many of our supporters have joined our Membership Scheme, regular Membership donations provide a strong and sustainable source of income to help us plan for the future. By becoming a member of our animal-loving community, you can help to make sure we can continue to help dogs and cats in need of help and a second chance.

We have four different membership levels from Bronze starting at just £3 per month, Silver from £10 per month, Gold from £20 per month and Platinum from £40 per month. All Members will receive a welcome letter, membership card and certificate, membership enamel badge, membership car sticker, twice-yearly newsletter and twice-yearly e-News updates.

To find out more about becoming a member of the LAA family, please visit our website www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

• £20 could pay for a warm and cosy bed to rest and recover • £10 could pay for flea and worming treatments, or food for a week.

• £3 could pay to microchip to help reunite a pet with their future owner Thank you !

Jane Walters Fundraising Assistant (Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri - 11.15am to 4pm) Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association (‘LAA’) Forest Road, Huncote, Leics. LE9 3LE Registered Charity 242560 Tel No. 01455 888 257 www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk

Don’t forget to send us your NEWS! Email to: info@markfieldherald.co.uk Thanks!

Marriage is basically two people saying “I don’t care, what do you want to do?” forever.

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A visit to “Arkwright’s” in France

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UCKED AWAY down a side alley in a sleepy rural town quite near where I recently lived in France, there is a small hardware emporium of the old-fashioned kind.

Stock is displayed apparently randomly from floor to ceiling, with garden implements, tools, pots and pans and all manner of domestic paraphernalia jostling for space on the ancient wooden shelves. If you are British and of a certain age, you may know exactly what sort of retail store I mean. The shop has a French name of course, but the Brits who live nearby affectionately call it “Arkwright’s”. I made my way there once to buy a mousetrap.

The front door is half glazed and opens inwards to the melodic clang of a small bell fixed to the door frame. Presumably its purpose is to summon an attendant from the depths of the stockroom, but one can never be sure, since the normal response time is anywhere between two and five minutes when the place is empty. That isn’t often the case, but it would be quite long enough to allow a dishonest person to make off with items of displayed stock without paying. However such an event would be unthinkable in this part of France. The natives are naively, wonderfully, honest.

There are of course no security cameras, nor any labour-saving device of any kind that could be dated after the nineteen-fifties. The cash tray is a wooden drawer placed below the counter. My particular favourite is the price list; a distressed ring binder fixed to a slope on top of the counter. I’m guessing that there must be over a hundred separate pages, each within its own plastic sleeve.

Every single item has its price. And every item purchased is price-checked

by Madame herself or by her husband, every time. It can be a timeconsuming process, especially if one is in a queue of customers, patiently waiting to be served. In this shop, queuing is the norm whilst Monsieur or Madame discusses all manner of issues with the customer in front. The interaction between owner and customer is more highly valued it seems, than time.

But hey, relax. That is France. Where else would I have been gifted the time and attention to debate the efficacy of the types of bait that could be used to load the mouse trap? And where else could I have learned that mouse traps should be baited with chocolate, not cheese.

Chris Calder, Markfield

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MARKFIELD WI NEWS

Resolutions evening and skittles success!

OUR MAY meeting was our resolutions evening.

Each year the National Federation of WIs puts forward various campaigns; the chosen campaigns this year were support for rural bus services and Don’t Fear the Smear.

These campaigns were debated at our meeting with members choosing to support them and our local decision will now go forward to the NFWI annual conference in Bournemouth to be debated on a national level. If adopted these will then be active campaigns at a local and national level this year.

Also in May we played the first of our Bradgate Group skittles matches against Anstey WI. It was a fun evening at The Wheatsheaf, Thurcaston with Markfield winning the match by two points.

The speaker at our June meeting will be Kath Reynolds with a talk entitled ‘To love and to cherish’ and the competition will be a wedding photograph.

DO YOU RUN A LOCAL BUSINESS? ARE YOU LOOKING TO NETWORK WITH OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES? If yes, then please come to the next SCUBA Business Network event at South Charnwood High School on Thursday 27th June between 4.30-6.00pm with refreshments available from 4pm.

Join our ever-growing network and meet other local business people.

This event is organised with the help of our fantastic Year 10 Pupil Business ambassadors and there will be an opportunity to advertise your business via our Quick Pitch activity.

Do not hesitate to contact Mr Simon Andrews at the school if you need further information or email scuba@southcharnwood.org

Build your business; Build our future.

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More Memories of Bagworth people

OLIVE BURCHELL (nee Harrison) tells of attending chapel services three times every Sunday at Cross Hills Baptist Church. The highlight of the year was the Anniversary Sermons, which was held in May.

“Are you sitting up this year?” was the all important question on the lips of every local child during the preceding weeks. The expression ‘sitting up’ evolved because the children occupied high platform seats in the chapel. Mrs Roberts played the organ and Mr Billy Prime was the conductor.

Although very many practices were required to achieve perfect singing harmony, the children were instilled with enthusiasm right from the beginning. The term that was used during rehearsals was, “Getting them up”, for the Anniversary, or Sermons. As the big day approached, Olive described to me how the mounting excitement swept over her and the other children.

“Mother would save the Co-op ‘Divi’ throughout the year to buy new dresses for me and my sisters.

As I was the youngest daughter it was my only chance to acquire a new outfit. Most clothes were usually handed down, from the tallest to the smallest in the family.

“On the big morning, one of dad’s jobs was to wave his girls’ hair with the crimping irons, preheated on the open fire. There was such a good turnout on the great day that benches and chairs were placed outside the chapel. People who weren’t fortunate enough to get inside could listen through the open doors.”

Olive’s eyes lit up. “Another eagerly awaited day was the Chapel Treat, held in the field opposite the chapel. It belonged to Mr Shepherd. There were games, races, tea and treats for all the children. In those days there were big families and many children used to attend chapel.”

Olive was in the Cross Hills choir and she recalled how she also sang at the ‘Prims’ (Primitive Chapel) Anniversary. Here, Mrs Dolly Reed played the organ, her father conducted. Before entering the chapel the children would hang their coats in the adjacent farmhouse (Poplar Farm). Then they would enter the chapel looking resplendent in pretty dresses and smart suits. So many people attended the sermons that chairs, borrowed from local houses, were lined up in Station Road to accommodate the overflow on this special day.

The Co-op gala day was vividly etched into the memories of Olive Burchell, Eileen Hurd (nee

Johnson) and Doris Bills (nee Turner). The gala was strictly for Co-op members’ children only.

They would gather in front of the Co-op building (just below the WMC) and march in orderly fashion down to the railway station. Here, they boarded the Coalville-bound train pulled by a steam locomotive.

From Coalville they marched to Ravenstone, where ‘Co-op children’ from other villages gathered. They recall queuing for their ration of slab cake, a bag of buns and a twopenny bar of chocolate.

“Tremendous excitement and fun was generated,” remembers Olive, “even though the buns were pronounced stale by everyone every year. There were the donkey rides and the fun fair to enjoy. It was always a real get together with genuine community spirit.”

Tired but happy, at the end of a perfect day, the children would head for the railway station at Coalville for the return trip.

Olive and friends also spoke of the Christian Endeavour meetings held weekly at Cross Hills Chapel.

Occasionally, they also met at old Mr Farmer’s house in the ‘Forty Row’, where they were always made very welcome.

Mrs Eileen Hurd recalls there was an annual village Carnival which was organised by Mrs Hopley, a local farmer’s wife who lived in Main Street.

“It was a real fun day,” Eileen said.

“I remember I was too short at that time to dance round the May Pole.”

There was the time when Olive was chosen to be Cinderella, with Ernie Hill as Prince Charming.

“At the time all the kids were convinced that, one day, we as a couple would really marry each other”, Olive laughed.

Mr Tommy Boulton recalled, “Mr Wilkinson was Headmaster when I started school in 1921.

He also taught my father. It was a proper family affair, because the Head’s two daughters were teachers too.”

Tommy explained, “Mr Bradley became the next Head at Bagworth.

He was reputedly sent to instil law and order into the school. Being an Officer in the 1914-18 War, he certainly had the credentials.

Children had to salute him and address his wife as ‘Ma-am’, otherwise it was the cane!”

With a twinkle Tommy added, “Another teacher, Polly Wain, was a ‘nasty old devil’ who hit out with her left hand to inflict more pain.

You see, she wore her rings on her left hand.”

Tommy paused for a moment, deep in thought. He stirred suddenly. “Then there was a Mr Williams who chose to admonish his pupils with the flagpole!”

I wondered what the European cane was used very regularly Bagworth Primitive Methodist“The Chapel Court of Law would have made in those days. When the children of that! I told Tommy that I didn’t came home from school, they often blame him for leaving school at the dallied at the blacksmith’s shop, in tender age of 14, and I was pleased The Square. The forge drew them he managed to get a job. like a magnet. They were allowed to pump the forge bellows, which When Olive Burchell started was great fun.” school in 1922 the Deputy Head was Mr Golding. “I remember Mr Tom Boulton said, “TwentyPolly Wain and Miss Tranter. five school children were once Polly had a habit of picking on summoned by local farmer, Mr children, in particular my sister, Bagworth Insley,Primitive of Laurel Farm.

He accused Methodist Chapel Lucy. Things came to a head one them of throwing stones into his day when mum laid in ambush. pond at the recreation ground, just When Polly rode home from off Barlestone Road. Liddington’s school, our mum jumped out on her, encouraged by our brothers.

They were shouting, ‘Get her, mum!’, as Polly rode level. Mrs Harrison promptly pulled the startled teacher from her bike and threatened to pull out her hair.”

Henceforth, Polly’s attitude softened somewhat, particularly towards Lucy, Olive remembers.

“According to Thornton man, George Farmer, it was a regular occurrence for teachers to be waylaid while cycling along Station Road.”

Eileen Hurd, whose schooling began in 1926, reckons she was Hills Chapel aCross quiet little girl.Baptist But this did not impress Mr Golding, who singled her out from a corridor full of noisy children and promptly smacked her bottom. At playtime Eileen ran to coach was hired to take the her nearby home on the pretence children and their parents to of getting something to eat and, Market Bosworth Magistrates Court. because she didn’t relish going back Although some of the accused to school, had to be frog-marched Cross Hills Baptist Chapel were only 9 or 10 years old, they back by her mum! were each fined five shillings, a One school Monitor, Eileen recalls, huge amount in those days. was Dorothy Holyoake.

“On their way home the young During the 1926 General Strike, ‘criminals’ and their furious parents the year Eileen started her passed Mr and Mrs Insley riding education, soup was brought to sedately in their horse and trap. school for the hungry children. One They opened the windows of the day, the airship R-101 flew over and coach and sang defiantly, ‘Monkey the children were allowed to watch cock your tail up’ to the startled it from the playground.

Insley’s as they motored by them.

Doris Bills: Mr Heath was Head “When they all alighted from the when Doris Bills (nee Turner) coach outside the school on Main started school, in 1929. “Mrs Street, they all made a beeline for Barker taught the infants, while the Plough Inn, instead of going Miss Darker and Miss Burton back to school.” took the older children,” Doris said.

As I get older and remember all the people I’ve lost along the way, maybe a career as a tour guide wasn’t for me.

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To go into the draw, all you have to do is find - and mark a line through - 12 POPULAR UK SEASIDE HOLIDAY RESORTS. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). Send your entry to: SEASIDE SPECIAL, The Herald, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by Saturday 3rd August 2019. Remember to include your name and address. The first all-correct entry drawn out of the hat will win the Meal for Two at The Field Head Hotel.

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Last Month’s Competition Winner The winner of last issue’s Wordsearch Competition was: MARGARET KEWELL of The Pinfold, Markfield.

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BOURNEMOUTH BRIGHTON BUDE MARGATE SALCOMBE SKEGNESS BySTIVES Mark Cocker TENBY ENVIRONMENTAL thought TORQUAY and politics have become parts WEYMOUTH ofWHITBY mainstream cultural life in WOOLACOMBE Britain.

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This is a book that looks to the future as well as exploring the past. It asks searching questions like who owns the land and why? And who benefits from green policies?

Above all it attempts to solve a puzzle: why do the British seem to love their countryside more than almost any other nation, yet they have come to live amid one of the most denatured landscapes on Earth?

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It’s good to share!

If you enjoyed reading this issue, please pass it on to a friend or relative when you’ve finished with it. Thanks!

My wife said to me, ‘Look at this, I’ve had this since we got married 20 years ago and it still fits me.’ I said, ‘It’s a scarf.’

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

Keep those knitting needles clicking for the Big Knit!

THE BIG KNIT campaign continues throughout 2019 and Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to keep knitting or join in for the first time!

Christian Aid Service - Sunday 12th May A SPECIAL offering was taken at this service at Cross Hills and we were pleased that £60 was raised.

This has been sent on to Christian Aid to support this year’s special projects.

Bible Society Bible Course OUR COURSE is now underway fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at various people’s homes with the eight sessions gradually opening up the big picture of the Bible storyline – from Genesis to Revelation.

Each week consists of two short videos, discussion time and personal reflection with daily readings between sessions to prepare for the following week.

Our course has been enhanced by light refreshments on each of the weeks that tie in with the themes of each session and we are looking forward to the coming sessions.

Cross Hills Puppeteers Coffee Morning, Saturday 25th May THE PUPPETEERS started off their fundraising for a new, much sturdier puppet theatre, with this coffee morning on a lovely sunny morning at Ruth’s home in Bagworth.

They had put in a lot of work preparing craft items to sell, they held a raffle and tombola, guess the large soft toy’s birthday and lots more, with plenty of small and large cakes to sell as well as bottomless coffee and tea. The

amount raised from the coffee morning was £298.50 so, with other donations already received of £40 and kind donations of £86.90 from a wedding held at Cross Hills on the same day, the total funds towards the theatre, it’s curtains and storage bag, at the time of writing stand at £425.40. The next Puppet performance at Cross Hills will be at our service on Sunday 7th July when they hope to be using their new puppet theatre! Why not come along and support them and enjoy our Sunday service.

Awesome Holiday Club – a message from the leaders FOR ANYONE who may have missed the May issue of the Herald, unfortunately Awesome Holiday Bible Club won’t be going ahead this year, due to holiday and work commitments.

We’re sorry for any disappointment, but we hope to be back for Awesome 2020.

We are a lively and sociable church, with lots going on both spirtually and socially, so please come along and join us. The times of our services are in the Church Service Information in this magazine and our other events are published in The Herald, on posters locally or you can find us on Facebook. Our contact details are below should you need to get in touch with us or if you have any prayer needs.

Contact Numbers Pastor - Garry Kelly: 01455 457802 or 07816 616189 Secretary - Lynda Kelly: 01455 457802 or 07910 440243 Treasurer - Glynis Straw: 01530 230272

Glynis Straw

Treasurer - on behalf of the Cross Hills Church family

Now in its 15th year, the campaign still needs to recruit more knitters to help create an impressive 1.6 million hats nationwide to adorn innocent smoothie bottles. For each behatted smoothie sold, Age UK receives 25p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who are facing later life alone.

Tony Donovan, Executive Director of Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland said: “We need local people to join us and help knit another 26,000 miniature hats to help us hit our huge 80,000 local target by July 2019 (even though the campaign continues all year round). It’s such a fun campaign to get behind and it does so much to help older people in our area.

“The money raised will make a big difference to the lives of older people by funding our hugely important services and classes. These services, which include Day Care, dementia support, Men/Women in Sheds and befriending amongst so many others, give local older people the chance to come along and make friends, learn new skills and most importantly have fun.”

Last year alone, more than one million hats were lovingly created nationally, with designs including the hugely popular unicorn, grizzly bear, fluffy sheep and desert island.

For more information on The Big Knit contact Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland on 0116 2992233 or visit https://www.ageuk.org. uk/leics/. Please send completed hats to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland at Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7LA or hand them in at any of our 24 shops or Resource Centres.

This year’s hat knitting patterns are available to download - to find out more visit: www.ageuk.org. uk/bigknit or pop into any of our addresses to request a leaflet.

King Edward VII Grammar School Reunion

Pupils and staff of the Coalville Grammar school are invited to a reunion, taking place on SATURDAY OCTOBER 13th 2019.

Venue. Newbridge High School.

Forest Road, Coalville: Time: 1pm to 5pm Cost to attend £5.

Book in advance or pay at the door.

The School can provide refreshments.

Ploughman’s £7.50 (served from 3pm) Tea and cakes are available at nominal cost.

The meal MUST be pre-ordered by 21st September All details can be obtained from Geoff Haynes: Tel No: 0116 2546591, or email cgsreunion@ zohomail.eu Do come, meet friends and browse all the old photographs.

It is the 110th Anniversary of the opening of the school in 1909.

Help us to celebrate this together.

You will be most welcome.

Elizabeth Riding, Reunion Committee

More of us are ‘going out’ on popular music

HYMNS are on the decline at funerals.

A recent survey by the Co-Op found that not a single one has made this year’s top 10 most popular pieces of music for funerals.

It is the first time ever that no hymns have appeared on the list, which was last compiled in 2016.

Then the list included ‘The Lord is My Shepherd,’ ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’, and ‘Abide with Me’.

This year the top three funeral songs are ‘My Way’

by Frank Sinatra (right), ‘Time to Say Goodbye’

by Andrea Bocelli, and ‘Over the Rainbow’

by Sarah Brightman and Eva Cassidy. Other popular requests include ‘Supermarket Flowers’ by Ed Sheeran and ‘We’ll Meet Again’

by Vera Lynn. It is thought that the results mirror the decline in religious funeral services.

A good rule of thumb is to never hire a magician with a wife with no legs.

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Herald Small Ads

• Kyham 3 person DOME TENT. Quick erect flbre glass pole system, polyester outer (flysheet) tent, cotton interior tent and sewn-in ground sheet. Totally weatherproof against wind and rain. This is a tent for serious camping; do not confuse with cheap garden tents! Current rrp is £250. Price: £40.

• Trailer LIGHTING BOARD with 12ft cable and plug. All lights work.

Price:£10.

Tel 01530 244686

• Two LADDERS, one metal and one wood. Price: £10 each.

• Three PASTE TABLES. Price: £10 each.

• Betro BOWLS BAG, triple compartments. Price: £10.

• Various GARDEN TOOLS. Price: £3 - £5 each.

Tel: 01530 243660 (Markfield).

• Two Habitat large matching multicoloured STRIPED RUGS. 100% cotton, hand-woven, brand new. Cost £70 each.

Price: £30 each o.n.o.. Will split.

Tel: 07768 813051 (Markfield).

• NEEDED! A lightweight DOUBLE BUGGY for our 4 month old twin granddaughters.

If you can help, please telephone: 0116 231 2866 (Groby).

• LADY’S BIKE, Appollo Cafe Comfort Series, from Halfords, 6 gears, good condition, hardly used. Price £40.

• BOY’S BIKE, Good condition, hardly used, suitable for 8-11 year old.

Price £30.

Tel 07891 246871

FREE, Large rabbit hutch.

Collection only, please telephone 01530 243547 (Groby)

• GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL - Price: £15 o.n.o.

• Large button mainline PHONE never used. Price: £20 o.n.o.

Tel: 0116 238 7425 AFTER 6PM PLEASE.(Ratby)

IF YOU HAVE any household items which you’d like to advertise

• Carp fishing equipment.

FREE in the Herald, please SEND • Coarse fishing equipment DETAILS by post or email - sorry, • Black metal COAT STAND - Price: £7 we can’t take them over the phone.

• Various JIGSAWS - 1,000 peices Price: £2 each.

Maximum EIGHT items please. Our • Wrought iron drive gates each 3 postal address is Herald Small Ads, Each evening include simple reflective worship songs, silence, feet high x 4 feetwill long.

PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 prayer, Price: £30readings and responses and last up to an hour.

9ZT you can email details to: All are welcome.

Come along and enjoy theorpeace.

Tel: 07742 596064 (Markfield)

“Still Friday” 2019

info@markfieldherald.co.uk

MARKFIELD METHODIST CHURCH

21st June 19th July 16th August 20th September PLEASE ENSURE that you put • AEG INDUCTION STOVE - two 18th October 15th November No‘Small “Still Friday” December Ads’ ininthe subject line, ovens, excellent condition. Price: include yourChurch postal address £350 o.v.n.o.

Fridays 8.00 pm at St. Michaeland & All Angels’ (not for publication).

Tel: 0116 225 0229 (Groby).

SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2.00 – 3.00

PLEASE JOIN US TO “PRAISE HIM FOR ALL THAT IS PAST &

Joining together with Christians from THANK HIM FOR other traditions for sharing, praying, contemporary worship, refreshments

ALL THAT’S TO COME”

Markfield Congs Hall, 7.00pm

I find a duck’s opinion of me is very much influenced by whether or not I have bread.

Thurs 1st Nov. - sharing food

SELLING YOUR HOME WITH US IS A PIECE OF CAKE

HIGH STREET SERVICE AT INTERNET PRICES NO SALE NO FEE Charnwood Living Ltd - Terms & Conditions Apply

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