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Charnwood 2011 - the 5th International Scouts & Guides Jamboree
Do you remember that wonderful Summer we had with that very hot week at the start of August?
We do, as Groby Scout Troop and Explorer Scout Unit joined with the 1st Groby Guides, to attend Charnwood 2011. Charnwood 2011 was the Leicestershire Scouts and Guides 5th International Jamboree held in the grounds of Whatton House near Kegworth, at the invitation of Lord Crawshaw, who could be seen touring the site daily. The camp started on Saturday 30th July. The Scouts and Guides arrived onsite and were directed to one of six subcamps, which were going to be their home for the week. The Scout Troop and Guide Unit were camping together on Desert Subcamp (Patagonia Desert) whilst the Explorer Scouts were on the 1418 age range subcamp, Jungle. In the evening was the opening ceremony for the 3,000 participants
Art Exhibition and Sale at Groby Village Hall A large collection of work by local artist Mark Wilde will be on show at his new exhibition in November. Christmas Exhibition 2011 will be held at Groby Village Hall on Saturday 26 November from 10am to 5pm. On display will be watercolours, acrylics, pen and wash, and pastels by one of the area’s most prolific artists. Both framed and unframed pictures will be on offer, with framing available. For more information, ring Mark on 01509 673064.
Your chance to meet council leaders
PEOPLE in Hinckley & Bosworth who have any concerns, comments or suggestions about the Borough Council’s services will get an opportunity to take their queries to the very top this month.
and volunteer staff members attending the camp. Most of the participants were from Leicestershire, but there were international groups including those from across Europe, Kenya, Ghana, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand. The UK groups included Scouts and Guides from as far away as Aberdeen and Cornwall. Sunday was Charnwood Challenge day. The groups spent the day TURN TO PAGE 16
Meeting Bella Swan at Black Park! In October I went down to the South of England with my Dad. I usually visit Black park, which is next to Pinewood Studios. As we were walking through the park we spotted a film crew. It turned out that Kristen Stewart, a main role actress in the Twilight movies, was filming her new movie “Snow White and the Huntsman”. After she had finished she went to her dressing room. We waited outside and she came out. She walked over to us and I asked Kristen for an autograph and photo. I talked to her for a while and then she had to go. I was excited to meet her. Kristen was good company and fun to be around.
Isabella Eagle
They will be able to talk directly to Council Leader Stuart Bray and Chief Executive Steve Atkinson at a drop-in session being held on Monday 14 November from 4.30pm to 6pm. Everyone who wishes will be given a 10 minute slot with the two people who lead the Council from a political and operational perspective. Slots will be allocated on a first come – first served basis. This initial session has been arranged to gauge whether the format is a success or not and whether it is worth continuing in the future. Councillor Bray said: “The Administration have always said we want to listen to what people have to say and this drop-in session is just one of the ways in which we are trying to achieve this.” Anyone wishing to take part should contact Jane Stew on jane.stew@hinckley-bosworth. gov.uk or 01455 255606.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Norman’s Jottings: 12 & 24 • Voucher Scheme Launched: 14 • Allotments News: 15 • When is a Plan not a Plan? 18 • Elizabeth Woodville: 20 • Latest news from Groby WI: 21 • Groby in Bloom Disbanded: 22 • Live & Local: 28
Next issue out on 10th December • Article/Advert Deadline: 26th November