MID-NOVEMBER 2022
Markfield, Field Head, Stanton-under-Bardon, Thornton & Bagworth
BAGWORTH AND THORNTON WARM SPACE
WITH THE cost-of-living crisis in the UK putting unprecedented pressures on people this winter. Despite the support given by Government, many people in Bagworth & Thornton will be forced to make tough decisions about when and what they eat, what they can do in life, and when they can afford to heat their home. Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council wants to do more to help its residents, delivering upon its commitment to put individuals and families at the heart of everything they do. A warm space is a community building, open to all during advertised opening hours, where anyone can come and will be treated with dignity and respect. Individual reasons for seeking the warm space will be kept confidential and there will be no judgment on anyone needing to seek a warm space this winter. Our Warm Space will be located in the Whistle Stop Café in the Bagworth Community Centre, Monday to Friday, 10.30am – 2.00pm. The Warm space will provide hot drinks, lunch (which can be pre-booked by parish residents by calling 07930 419146, just leave your name and postcode) and there will also be interaction and access to food bank services. It’s OK not to be OK and you can get support through your GP surgery, where they can refer people through to local area coordinators who can help socially and support. It is so important to look after yourselves throughout the winter. Worried regarding your electricity costs, remember to warm yourself before the house, hot water bottles, additional blankets
PLACES THAT OFFER HELP AND SUPPORT • Bagworth, Thornton and Stantonunder-Bardon Response Team • Brew about You • Thornton Tea with a Twist – 3Ts – Thornton Community Centre • St Peter’s Church, Thornton • Suzanne Palmer – Community Recover Worker – 07526 928359 • Food bank Desford – Free Church, Chapel Lane, Desford • Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville 01530510515 • www.gov.uk • www.leicestershire.gov.uk • www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk • Martin Lewis web site • Citizens Advice Centre
Come & Sing Carols On The Green! MARKFIELD Parish Council and Churches Together in Markfield invite you to join them in singing carols around the tree on The Green before going into the Methodist Church rooms for refreshments. The event will take place on Friday, 2nd December from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. and there is no charge. Please come prepared with a torch.
Markfield Congregational Church News SINCE WE re-opened our doors again after an extensive refurbishment, we have been very active with a range of successful social events plus room hire to a range of different providers. Sunday services start at 10.30pm a list of speakers is on the notice board.
Brew About You Our free Tuesday coffee morning 9.30 to 11.30 “Brew About You” has been a resounding success with so many of you enjoying a time to chat and reminisce. Because of the current energy situation, we have extended the opening hours now to 1.30pm to provide a WARM SPACE along with a soup and a cob. October’s edition of the Herald listed all venues in Markfield that are providing WARM SPACES.
Coffee Morning with Santa Santa will be at to our Coffee Morning on Saturday 3rd December 10 till 12 with mince pies and drinks. Santa will have gifts for children and those young at heart with an opportunity for Parents to take photographs.
Burns Night - with Rev Dr Rob Hunter We appointed a new minister in April - the Rev Dr Rob Hunter - and he has literally been a Godsend to us in so many ways. Rob as a proud Scot is planning a Burns Night on Saturday January 21st when he will be hosting and cooking a traditional Burns Night supper, haggis and all the trimmings whisky included. Places are limited and tickets are on sale at £8 each from Angela Berry 07971 254165. We believe we are doing God’s work by loving one another as friends and neighbours.
Judy Leacy We as a Church have suffered a great loss. Judy Leacy (nee Wood) has sadly passed away. Judy grew up in Markfield and was taken to church very soon as her mum Phyllis played the organ. She has left a huge gap in our church life and is sadly missed. Helen and Amanda arranged a wonderful service (standing room only) followed by a wonderful buffet at our church provided by Brewster’s across the road. With Special thanks to Bizzle, Charlotte and Wendy for their help in serving everyone. Please come and see us sometime, all are welcome.
Angela Berry
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