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MID-MARCH 2019
Wow ... And Thank You! Giant Raffle raises 0ver ON SATURDAY 16th February we saw a whole new take on community engagement - what a turnout of eighty-four residents across the three villages. The Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton Under Bardon Neighbourhood Plan Group would like to take this opportunity to thank EVERY single person that turned up and supported us. Whether it was to find out more about what a neighbourhood plan is or to show your interest in helping develop our plan - you truly overwhelmed us. It was really lovely to see how many people are conscious about their village and protecting it in such a positive manner from future development. We are very excited to say our theme groups have been formed for our three target areas and we look forward to seeing everyone again at the respective meetings (see below for details). As ever, we encourage anyone that wasn’t able to make it to get in contact and we can discuss any questions you may have or any input you would like to have for the plan. THANK YOU The following Theme Group Meetings have been arranged: • HOUSING: Thursday 7th March at 19:00 Thornton Community Centre [Group Leader: Gemma Whittingham - cllr.whittingham. bandtpc@gmail.com] • ENVIRONMENT: Saturday 9th March at 10:00 Thornton Community Centre [Group Leader: Russell George - cllr.george. bandtpc@btinternet.com] • COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY: Saturday 9th March at 10:00 Stanton under Bardon Village Hall [Group Leader: Steve Malcherczyk cllr.malcherczyk.btpc@gmail.com]
Ian Briggs
Vice-Chairman - tel: 01530 243631
Bagworth Spring Fayre THE BAGWORTH Forward Group are looking forward to seeing friends old and new at the Spring Fayre on Saturday 30th March. The event will run from 1pm till 4pm and entry is free. A number of stalls will be there displaying their wares including handmade gifts, cards, jewellery and foods for both humans and doggies! We are excited to see all the wonderful Easter Bonnets and Decorated Eggs. Young people, up to age 16, should bring their works of art on the day and have them registered with the judges for entry into the competition. The coffee shop will be open on the day serving hot drinks, soft drinks and a range of cakes and snacks. We will also have a variety of lunch options available and plenty of seating. We hope as many of you as possible will come along to support this event which continues to raise funds for the village. Come rain, (or preferably) shine, this promises to be a lovely community event.
£600 for charity
LOTTIE Slaney, mum Sharni Slaney and nanny Dianne Dowell have done a giant raffle to raise money for Leicester Royal Infirmary Children’s Outpatients and Ward 10. We managed to raise £620 with the help from friends and family. We raised money for this charity because Lottie has dislocated hips and has needed two major hip operations and has stayed on ward 10. She is now on the road to recovery.
Letter
Markfield needs a dog warden I AGREE that not clearing up after your dog is unacceptable. But what are the Parish Council and the Environment department of the Hinckley and Bosworth Council doing about it? They are making it clear that if a person not clearing up will face a £1000.00 fine. I wonder if a freedom of information would show that no one from the Markfield Area has ever been fined. I have walked my dog twice a day for 5 years in the Markfield area and have never seen anyone policing the order. After walking my dog this morning I met a great dollop of POO on the new recreational path - if you are to walk after dark there being no lights you are likely to step in it. Why can’t we have a Dog Warden that would patrol now and again and challenge anyone who did not carry a Poo Bag which would be a fair indication that they did not intend to pick up the waste. I would back imposing a fine for not carrying a poo bag.
John Thatcher JP A responsible dog walker.
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