Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Groby Street Fair is back Cross Country Team crowned Hinckley and on Sunday June 23rd WHEN preparations for the 2019 Street Fair started the focus was very much on finances. Most of the money comes in on the day, but most of the bills have to be paid in advance. That’s all been sorted out so the Committee is hard at work with the arrangements. It’s not just a case of selling pitches and arranging to hire some tables and chairs. Behind the scenes there’s a lot of paperwork to contend with. The road closure, first aid, licences, insurance, and now something new. Following the Manchester Arena incident there’s much more scrutiny of even minor events to ensure the safety of those who attend. It’s a bit like all those infuriating checks at the airport. Everyone hates them but everyone understands why they are necessary. The safety record at the Street Fair is excellent, and long may that continue. The good news about the Street Fair is that if you put aside just a penny a day per person between now and June 23 you’ll have enough to pay the admission charge. Since 2011 the Street Fair has had over 20,000 visitors and has become the leading community event in the village. With the Groby Sings concerts on the following weekend the second half of June is a time to stay at home and enjoy what is on our doorsteps. With all the admin work linked to such an event under control, the focus over the coming weeks will switch to the detail, including the entertainment which visitors have come to expect. By the time this Spotlight reaches you it is likely that all the available pitches will be booked. There’s a mix of old and new faces and, as always, something for everyone. Plenty of refreshment options will be available for those who want time off from the kitchen. The Committee is small for such an event, so they have to work hard to get everything in place on time. But the Street fair couldn’t happen without the volunteers who turn out to help on the day. If you can spare as little as an hour to help call 0116 2876724, email grobystreetfair@ virginmedia.com or fill in the contact form on https://grobystreetfair.wordpress.com/contact/ As in previous years Markfield Road will be closed for the day and the 29 northbound bus service diverted, but there’ll be a reminder of this nearer the event.
Norman Griffiths
Bosworth Cross Country Champions! CONGRATULATIONS to the Brookvale Groby cross country running team, who have been crowned the inaugural Hinckley and Bosworth Cross Country Champions.
This trophy is designed to encourage more pupils to engage in cross country running at the Leicestershire Schools Cross Country League races. Brookvale Groby runners have been victorious by virtue of getting more students running in each age category than the other secondary schools in our local area. Although we have had some fantastic individual performances, it’s great to be recognised for getting students taking part in physical activity. This photo shows only a small section of the runners who have participated this year. WELL DONE!
Friday Cook & Chat at Groby Community Centre GROBY COMMUNITY Kitchen Cook and Chat takes place every Friday morning between 10am x 12 noon at Groby Community Centre. Jenny O’shea has worked with Borough Council officers, and has managed to rearrange the day for Groby’s Community Kitchen sessions. She has also leaflet dropped around the area. This is an excellent facility which she hopes to expand to ‘Craft and Chat Morning’. Please come along and give it your support as we don’t want to lose it. Remember these sessions are all FREE and available to all sections of the community young and old. So come along every Friday to Groby Community Centre, Forest Rise, Groby between 10am and 12noon during term time. If you are at a loose end, come along and enjoy other people’s company. All the ingredients are provided FREE as is the tea and coffee. If you do not know what to cook please come along and have a chat and a cuppa and support this Community Project.
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Thank you WE WOULD like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Martin Cartwright, Ozzy O’Shea, and Steven Brown, for all their efforts fighting the battle for us about the planning off Leicester Road, Groby. They all went above and beyond. So THANKS Very Much.
Mr & Mrs Varnham
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