Learn how to use a DEFIBRILLATOR GROBY Ex-Servicemen’s Club has purchased a Defibrillator, and Groby Co-operative on Leicester Road has placed one for public access on an outside wall (instructions on how to access this are on the wall unit). The Club has arranged with the East Midland Ambulance Service for a Defibrillator Training Course to take place in the Club on Tuesday 21st March at 7-30pm. This course will last about 1hr 15mins. Anybody in the village is welcome to attend.
Paul Brudenell Elizabeth Woodville Primary School News
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory takes over Elizabeth Woodville Primary
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” – Willy Wonka ELIZABETH Woodville Primary School introduced World Book Day in style this year. Imagine the look on the children (and parents’ faces) as they approached the school gates, only to be greeted by Willy Wonka himself, surrounded by twenty Oompa Loompas! Floods of children skipped into school in their costumes ready for a day of fun at school celebrating a love of reading. In a special assembly, Year 6 were the lucky winners of the ‘Golden Ticket,’ earning them an extra playtime. Pupils enjoyed a range of book themed activities across another fantastic day!
Vintage Fair Success THE VINTAGE Fair afternoon on Saturday February 18th was a huge success and we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came and supported us.
All the hard work was worth it when we saw the village hall decorated in war time style and the spectacle of Rotary Members and Guests dressed in their 40’s style clothing. The afternoon was filled with fun moments from the era including a fantastic display from our Jive dancers and Lindy Hoppers. (Thank you to Linda Mason’s Dancers in Anstey and to Fran and Ian). They really got us into the mood, rhythm and swing of the times and encouraged the audience to join in with the fun. It was wonderful to see a display of old toys from the era and a whole variety of stall holders selling everything from knitted items to wooden and glass crafts, bric a brac and jewellery, vintage clothes, old fashioned sweets and cakes. Veteran cars in the car park added great atmosphere to the arrival and PC Ben Wilkes guarded the door in great style. Around 250 cream teas were served and devoured and a traditional play area for the children was very popular (who could forget the joy of playing tiddly winks). The magnificent sum of £1283.22 was raised and this will be donated for the 3 local charities we are supporting this year • Sidekick Dance ( for disabled/SEN young people) • Soft Touch Arts ( an organisation that supports and enables Disadvantaged young people in Leicestershire) • Baldwin Boat Trust ( Providing Canal Trips for the disabled and Disadvantaged) Great team work proved the key to getting all the tasks done. If you would like to join us please come for breakfast at 7.30 to 8.30 am at The Stamford Arms, Groby on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month and get to know us. Alternatively you can find out more information from Clare Walker on 07910371045.
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