MARCH 2015
Looking for affordable housing in Markfield? IF SO, you will be interested in an event taking place at Markfield Community Centre on 21st March between 10am-12noon.
Pupils Harness Wind Power At South Charnwood High School
Planning permission has been granted for a new housing development in Markfield. Forty two of the new dwellings to be developed will be available for affordable housing for people who cannot afford to buy on the open market. These properties will be owned and managed by a Housing association, but the first lettings of the properties will be let through the Council’s Choice Based Lettings Scheme. First priority will be given to people with a connection to the parish of Markfield. For details, see page 26 ...>
THORNTON WI THURSDAY 12th MARCH, 2015 at Thornton Community Centre at 7.30 p.m.
“A THORNTON BOYHOOD” A talk by John Smith WE VERY much look forward to welcoming “one of our own” as our speaker. Recently, I frequently hear John referred to as “ John Smith of Radio Leicester’s “Down to Earth”” due to his popularity as a panellist on the programme. However, much more than that, he is “John Smith of Thornton”, having been born in the village and spent his life here. We understand from his wife Nita, who is our Secretary, that John has been busily making notes for this talk since before Christmas! There is such a lot to tell, so many tales of his time at the village school; the village characters he grew up with; the way life was for the miners and farmworkers who were the village population in bygone times; the war years......the struggles to turn a little field into what is now the flourishing Thornton Nurseries .... I could go on! I am sure that John will.. and Nita will do her familiar “Wind-it-up!” gesture and we will all protest because we will be eager to hear more. John is an entertaining speaker with a fine sense of humour.... ..never at a loss for words and a mine of information. You are most welcome to come along as a visitor to listen to John. This is a must for all of you who would like to know more about our little village. It’s a unique opportunity to step into what is often referred to as “Living History”. There will be a “Bring & Buy Stall” and the members’ competition is for “A Souvenir of Thornton”. The visitor’s fee of £3 includes tea and biscuits.
Muriel Walker (Thornton) WI President)
THE PICTURE above shows Year 9 pupils (left to right) Pirathiga Kusalakumar, Kyle Walker, Cameron Drexler and Royce Hill enjoying the STEM day South Charnwood High School pupils put their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) talents to the test in a one-day challenge set by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust. Working in small groups, this introductory session was designed to enhance students aptitude for problem solving, creativity, design and engineering and was especially geared to complement to the National Curriculum. Approximately 30 Year 9 pupils worked on a project called The Wind Turbine Challenge, where they had to design and construct a wind turbine to produce the greatest amount of electricity. The turbine had to be freestanding and structurally robust to support heavy components and moving parts. The project not only had time constraints, but also budgetary and aesthetical considerations. The school’s Deputy Headteacher, Simon Andrews said “We were delighted to have this amazing opportunity. It will encourage our pupils to connect the taught elements of Science and Technology to what happens in engineering in the real world. By taking part in this STEM day, we are hoping to put the spark back into these subjects and demonstrate to pupils that they are fun.”
Two events coming up in Stanton GAIL MASSEY has sent us details of two events to be held in St Mary & All Saints Church Stanton under Bardon • Saturday 7th MARCH - SPRING FAYRE: 2 - 4 p.m Stalls:- Tombola, Raffle, Bric-a-Brac, books, plants, craft & cakes. Tea & Coffee available. Admission free. • Friday 27th March - SPRING CONCERT at 7.30 p.m. With Stanton under Bardon Singers & Musicians. A variety of well known songs. Come & join us. Tickets on the door £4.00 including refreshments. Proceeds in aid of the Salvation Army.
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