October 2010 Anstey Clarion

Anstey’s Monthly Community Magazine • Late-October 2010 Anstey Christmas Day Lunch The 5th Annual Anstey White Christmas Day lunch will be held on December 25th at St Marys Church rooms.

This popular and much appreciated event is well attended by around 80 local residents that would normally be on their own at this special time of year.

The day consists of welcome singing of carols with drinks and nibbles followed by a full 5 Course Christmas dinner with all the drinks & trimmings.

Father Christmas inevitably turns up with a present for everyone. There will be entertainment in the form of musicians playing and everyone joining in singing, followed by Bingo with prizes and some old fashioned games. A food goody bag is given with love to every guest as they leave.

Following last years event Christmas day lunch organiser Dave Ford of Anstey based Africa Aid spent 12 days in hospital having had a heart attack.

This however, has not deterred him from continuing with this much needed community caring event again this year.

The day would not be able to continue or be a success without the kind financial generosity of local Anstey residents and busineses.

Please could you help and support this year?

If you would like more information, make a donation, be a guest or help on the day then please contact Dave on 0116 236 8811.

Financial donations/cheques made payable to Dave Ford can be sent to Dave Ford, 69 Bradgate Road, Anstey Leicester LE7 7AB.

Crowds flock to another excellent Anstey Gala Organised by the Anstey Gala Day committee, the Gala took place on the 18th of September 2010. This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating Peace at the end of WW2’ and included a display of local photos and memorabilia in the Jubilee Hall, kindly provided

by Mr. Brian Kibble.

Amazingly, a gentleman from a nearby village, offered to bring along a real Enigma machine and other code breaking devices, which visitors were able to touch! These are usually loaned to Bletchley Park for display.

On the field we had stalls, exhibitions, children’s fairground rides, Freddie GROOVY BABY: Jane’s Groovy Movers the Magician, a Companion Dog Show run under Kennel Club rules, and arena events including: The Ratby Co-operative Mid Band, Keely Anna’s dance group, The Tommy Atkins reenactment society, Jane’s Groovy Movers, The Sea Cadets marching display, Black belt judo display and the Nuneaton Dog Obedience & Agility display teams.

Committee members begin their planning meetings in January and work very hard to book a varied display, as well as providing an impressive array of refreshments.

Many thanks go to everyone who took part and gave generously, to make it another successful day for our community. A particular thank you to Ulverscroft Large Print Books, Bosworth Wright Ltd., Eleet Travel, and Anstey Town Charity for their donations.

Our accounts will be presented at the AGM in December and shares will be distributed amongst local groups, organisations and charities.

Anstey Gala Committee

Local Scout Section may be forced to close The 40th Leicester (Anstey & Newtown Linford) Scout section is in desperate need of new leaders.

As Steve Cole explains in the recent Scout Newsletter, “We have been fortunate to have had the help of Andy Caunt, who has been seconded from the District

team. However, Andy is leaving us at Christmas and if new leaders do not come forward there is a real possibility that the Scout section will close. This would be a disaster for the group and village alike.

If anyone is interested or knows of anyone who might be interested in helping running the Scout troop please contact Steve for a chat. All training and necessary help will be provided.

As well as leaders needed to help

with Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, they also need adults who are prepared to help with section meetings, trips or events on an ad hoc basis. No experience is necessary.

Steve continues: “Thank you to all those parents who already help via parent rotas. The day to day running of the 40th Leicester group is overseen by a small group known as the Executive Committee. These people raise funds to cover such things as buying equipment, hall

maintenance, bills etc. and carry out repairs, control hall bookings and so on.

We would like to hold more social and fund raising events than we do at present but need more people to help organise and run these. I am sure that if we work together the future of the 40th Leicester will be assured.

If you are interested and want to find out more, then please contact me, Steve Cole on 0116 236 2500 or email sandj.cole@btinternet.com

Next Issue Out 20th November • Deadline: 6th November

Ashton Green awareness walk The 3,000 home development destined for the edge of Castle Hill Country Park, will soon be up for planning permission.

The local ‘Friends of ’ group is considering organising an awareness/protest walk around the site, culminating in the signing of a petition.

As this will affect all the users of the park, we would appreciate any help from County side users who would be willing to promote the event. For further details, please phone (0116) 2108818, email fochcp@aol.com or volunteer on The Friends of Castle Hill’s Facebook page.

Dave Vale

Vice Chair FoCHCP.

Anstey Christmas Gala 2010 Christmas lights, carol singers, stalls, tree competition, and Father Christmas - a festive treat!

Come and join us between 4pm and 7pm on Saturday 4th December at the Jubilee Hall and all three churches.

For stall enquiries or Christmas tree competition rules, please contact Kath on 0116 2121309.

Anstey Gala Committee

Area Forum Meeting The next meeting of the Bradgate, Rothley, Mountsorrel and Birstall Area Forum will be held on Monday 1 November 2010, starting at 7.00pm.

It will take place at The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR.

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Very nice, m’duck, for the Scouts

Anstey gripped by Duck Race fever The day was hot and clear - there had been some worries about the course being waterlogged after heavy rain - but it was fine.

There were several heats. 100 ducks were released each time and were followed along the course by the stewards, using long sticks to keep the wanderers on course and to stop them escaping into the reeds..

Our stewards also had to contend with a number of hecklers (swans) along the course, and a few locals (ducks) seemed somewhat bemused by the proceedings!

As each heat reached the finishing line, a row of scouts picked up the 10 in the lead and put them into the winners enclosure (on the bank). The also-rans were collected up to go straight back into their temporary stables - (Black Bags) before being groomed and returned to their permanent accommodation, until next year.

Spectators lined the banks and also watched from the Grandstand (the pack horse bridge).

There was great excitement when the finalists were released from their enclosure and taken to the start. At the end of a fast race the first 3 were collected and their sponsors notified of their good fortune.

Throughout the morning and early afternoon the stalls and BBQ did a good trade and the bouncy castle was seldom quiet. The Gladiators game also attracted a lot of interest.

A good day, raising lots of cash for Scout Group funds.

Library News Space Hop – Summer Reading Challenge Winner All throughout the summer children aged 411 years participated in the reading challenge and this year there was an extra excitement on which school was going to take the Trophy.

This year the winner is none other than Woolden Hill Primary School who had over 80% completers.

We hope next year all other schools will also take this on board and encourage their children to participate and more importantly to complete the reading challenge.

I would like to personally thank all the teachers, their headteachers and the parents for encouraging their children to participate in the reading scheme. We hope you will continue to support us in the future.

For further information please contact Darshna Naker on 0116 3053536

Free Health Check Come along to Anstey library and book a FREE HEALTH CHECK SESSION with an expert.

Free checks take place on Tuesday 14th December 2 – 4.30pm. They cover : body fat %, weight, body water %, and visceral fat, muscle mass/bone mass, basal metabolic rate and blood pressure.

Booking is required. You can either come in person to Anstey library or book over the phone on 0116 305 3536.

Coffee afternoon Anstey library invites you all to join in the seasonal festivity on Thursday 9th December 2 – 4.30pm.

All proceeds will go towards a local charity. Enjoy a nice cup of tea, mince pies and cake. For more information contact Anstey library on 0116 305 3536.

If God is watching us, the least we can do is be entertaining

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Toilets in Anstey As you may be aware, CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL has asked ANSTEY PARISH COUNCIL to consider taking over full responsibility for the toilets in Anstey. If we are not prepared to do this, they have indicated that the toilets will be closed.

The Parish Council is at the moment assessing the costs of doing this. Currently the cost of running and maintaining the toilets is met from the Borough rate. Their figures for costs for 2009 are over £ 9,000.

Should the Parish Council take responsibility for the toilets we would have to increase the parish rate (the precept) to cover the costs incurred, and yet we will receive no contribution from CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL. So whilst CHARNWOOD are making a saving in their budget, should the Parish Council take on the responsibility for the toilets, we would unfortunately have to pass these extra costs on to you as the rate payers.

I shall keep you informed.

MICHAEL PARKER Chairman, Anstey Parish Council

Me and my wife are inseparable. Sometimes, it takes three or four people to pull us apart.

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Anstey Gala I must start with congratulations to the organising committee for once again providing Anstey with an excellent Gala. Each year seems to have something different, it was good to see the dog show and the proud owners of the dogs again taking part. Being Chairman of the Community Safety Partnership it was particularly pleasing to see the local Neighbourhood Watch giving out information, along with agencies involved in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. In my view, Neighbourhood Watch is going from strength to strength with more areas of the Parish being covered. Please give all concerned your support as I am sure this will have a positive effect on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour within the village.

New Bus Stop I have been asked several times about a new bus stop being installed opposite Albion Street on Cropston Road. Passengers travelling back from Loughborough with shopping find it a long way to walk back to this part of Anstey, noting that there is a bus stop in the opposite direction on Cropston Road. Officers from County Hall have now been involved, therefore I am hopeful that the new stop sign will be erected shortly.

Update on Highway Schemes I understand that the County Council now have plans to complete the additional disabled parking bays in the Nook during November. This has taken longer than anticipated because of some objections to the scheme during the consultation process. I can also report that the no parking double yellow lines around the junction

David Snartt reports...

County Councillor for Anstey within the Bradgate Division

Praise from the Home Secretary

of Falcon Road / Groby Road are now moving through the process of consultation ready for approval to advertise. I am sure residents in this part of Anstey will be pleased when this is completed as I understand there are difficulties with sight lines when vehicles are parked close to the junction.

Investigations are now in progress looking at parking issues on Latimer Street where I have had several complaints on specific parking problems.

Highway Winter Maintenance Earlier this year a County Council Scrutiny Panel was set up to understand the impact of the severe winter weather during 2009/10 on the highways winter maintenance scheme. Looking at how the highways in Leicestershire are kept safe during periods of severe weather and what action is taken to enable the public to reach their place of employment, essential services and local amenities. Also to consider the information available to the public during such periods.

The panel was pleased to note the level of service provided by the County Council in relation to the treatment of the highways and that this compares favourably to the service provided by other local authorities. However there were several recommendations and proposed actions, some working with other agencies such as District and Parish Councils. Areas for action included information on

Instead of laying off thousands of government and council workers as part of the much-needed ‘cuts’, why not simply apply a 20% reduction to the wages of all government and council workers?

It sounds bonkers, but hear me out.

If you lay off workers, their income disappears overnight.

If they cannot find employment, the government has to pay them dole money, benefit, and so on, rather than the person paying the government income tax, National Insurance, etc.

So the Treasury loses out twice.

When you’re unemployed, you have less disposable income, so you buy fewer clothes, meals out, trips to the cinema, etc. This has a disastrous effect on the local economy. To make matters worse, laying workers off has a psycholological effect on the remainder of the workforce, and they cut their own spending because they fear that they will lose their jobs too.

It’s much more sensible to say, “No one is being laid off but your pay is being reduced by 20%.” Small business owners pay themselves less when times are hard, and give themselves a rise when the economy improves.

Public sector workers should do the same. It’s just common sense.

FRED

IS FRED RIGHT? Should the government keep all of their staff, but just pay them less? Would Fred’s suggestion keep the money circulating in the economy and help the recovery?

Tell us what you think by writing or emailing to: pay cut not job cut, Anstey Clarion, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT (email: info@ansteyclarion.co.uk)

the public.

I welcome the findings of the panel, I am sure by working together we will enhance the level of service already being achieved.

Hopefully we will have a milder winter too!

David Snartt treatment of footways, providing grit bins to schools, priority 3 routes should be reviewed to ensure that local bus service routes are adequately gritted, promote and encourage greater use of volunteers via the Snow Warden scheme in order to ensure that localised areas of difficulty are dealt with more efficiently. There was also reference to weather forecasting, the gritter fleet and communication links with

As Chairman of the Charnwood Community Safety Partnership I was delighted that the Home Secretary, Theresa May, in a major speech on anti-social behaviour made reference to partner agency roles’ dealing with this issue. She stated that we need agencies joined up more, effectively spreading good ideas like the case management system in Charnwood, Leicestershire, which allows agencies to pool information on anti-social behaviour incidents and victims and to manage cases collectively online. This gives a much more accurate local picture and allows agencies to quickly identify vulnerable victims. I am pleased that Charnwood has been recognised at the highest level of Government in the way we are working together to reduce the levels of anti-social behaviour within our towns and villages If you need to contact me on any issues please write to: 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester.

LE6 0HH e-mail david.snartt@leics. gov.uk or telephone 01530 244804.

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Marriages are made in heaven. But, then again, so are thunder, lightning, tornados and hail.

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Sykes Jewellers 8 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicester Tel: 0116 236 2510 www.sykesjewellers.co.uk

Early to bed, early to rise ensures a healthy, dull demise.

Hello again everyone.

I don’t like to start with a moan and it’s not really … but as I mentioned in my last column about the nights drawing in, well Dear Parents if you are letting your Children out early evening on their push bikes PLEASE, please, please get them fitted with a front and back light.

(Not the kids, the Bike!) The motto could be “Be lit, be seen, don’t end up on a car screen!”

Apologies Sorry I missed this year’s Anstey Gala, my first for many years. This was due to me going to see my eldest lad Mark, off to serve for 6 months in Afghanistan with the 7th. Para HRA. Mark wishes to thank those who wished him well on this dangerous tour of duty. Worrying times.

Old Clubs to reopen?

If all goes well we could see the reopening of The Old Working Men’s Club on Stadon Road, Anstey. A planning application has been put in at Charnwood Borough Council to re-open the club as an Italian restaurant and Tapas bar.

The Old Conservative Club also on Stadon Road is being refurbished as we speak, rumour as it that it may remain as a club of some sort.

What a mess!

I did have the misfortune to see our housing men emptying a council flat recently in Anstey I enquired as to how many they had emptied that morning due to the lorry being almost full and there reply was just this one mate. The former tenant as now moved on to somewhere else, I hope they serve the new premises a little better.

Former Mayor Charnwood Borough Council 2009/10 Mayor Cllr Roy Brown recently announced the total raised for his charities during his Mayoral year. A staggering total of £14,655.24p was raised.

This will be shared between Wishes 4 Kids a Leicestershire charity which provides life changing experiences for children who have life limiting illnesses or diseases, and Warning Zone - a charity run

by Leicestershire Crime beat, which provides children with home and road safety training and teaches them about the dangers of Antisocial behaviour and committing crime. Cllr. Brown undertook his year as Mayor while battling against cancer of the pancreas.

Well done to Roy and his wife Gill.

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Charnwood Borough Councillor’s Report From John Sutherington Rail station revamp Plans to revamp Loughborough’s Railway Station were approved recently at a planning meeting, as part of the £4.7million Eastern Gateway project. Councillors voted unanimously to approve Prospect Leicestershire’s proposals, the project will see a new concourse for bus stops, taxi ranks, drop off and pick up points, 15 motor cycle parking spaces plus many more improvements, with the possibility of creating a Japanese style garden to celebrate Loughborough’s role in the 2012 Olympics when we shall be hosting both the Japanese Olympic team and Team GB at Loughborough University.

CBC Job Losses?

It seems that a number of senior management posts will be slashed at Charnwood Borough Council, as many as 10 jobs could be going in a bid to save £500,000. We are looking at these cuts in a bid to save front line services. This comes on top of the letters sent to all of the Borough Council employees which asked them if they would consider voluntary redundancy, cutting their hours or taking early retirement. Tough times ahead, for all I’m afraid.

John’s wit and good advice will be sadly missed.

If you have any grievances that you think I can help you with please get in touch at any reasonable time or email 24/7. If you need an excuse to go to the pub I’m usually in the Old Hare and Hounds most evenings after 10.30pm. for a last ½ pint of lager and a bag of Crisps. Whether it’ll be my round remains to be seen…

Yours truly Cllr. John J. Sutherington.

43 George Street, Anstey, Leicester.

LE77DT. 07939 070603.

Email:- cllr.john.sutherington@ charnwood.gov.uk

Cricket Update

This year’s presentation took place at the home of Anstey Nomads Football Club the only decent place left in the village to hold anything like a presentation evening, very sad really.

However the evening went very well. Thanks to Alan Lovell and Rob Harris behind the bar. The prizes were presented by Chairman of Anstey Parish Council Cllr. Mike Parker, and the music/karaoke was left in the hands of LISA. Lots of our Junior element were in attendance and really enjoyed the Karaoke. “X” Factor is next for some Anstey and Glenfield wannabees.

Many of our current crop of Juniors will be progressing to new age groups and senior level in 2011, so New Under 11’s to Under 17’s are desperately required for the coming season for each age group to carry on. We have Level 1 and 2 coaches already at the club plus it is hoped to have the services of a Level 3 coach throughout the 2011 season. We will be one of the few clubs in Leicestershire to have this kind of expert cricket coaching.

It would be good to unearth another Andrew “Freddy” Flintoff, but if you are interested at all please ring our Junior Co-ordinator Colin Bennett 0116 2363939 or myself 0116 2204643.

John Sutherington

Defected!

Nationally you will all know that the Liberal Democrats are in a coalition government with the Conservative party. Well I have to report that our candidate at the last election Robin Webber-Jones has left us and gone to join the Labour party!

It is hoped by many that this coalition will work for the good of the country. I do hope so myself.

If however Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg do fall out and there is a snap general election us Lib. Dems. could be left without a candidate…

And finally, sadly…

Just as I was finishing my report I was informed that former Anstey Parish Councillor, Dr John Earl - a very good friend of mine, as well as of Anstey villagers - has just passed away. My sincere condolences go to his wife Geraldine and all their family at this sad time.

RSPB Leicester Local Group

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Sat 20th Nov at Groby Village Hall - 10am to 3pm Admission: Adults 50p, Children FREE Craft Stalls, Tombola, Plants, Cakes, Plants, Books, Etc.

I wish I was a glow worm; a glow worm’s never glum. ‘Cos how can you be grumpy when the sun shines out your bum?

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Anstey Neighbourhood Solid start to the new News season for Anstey Crown FC We have Watch now been given our training date Anstey Crown Football Club has made a solid start to the new football season with both teams riding high in their respective divisions.

The first team are playing in the Premier division for the first time in their history and are currently 5th in the division with 2 wins, two draws and one defeat from their first five games. The last league game played was against last season’s division one Champions Birstall Old Boys (who did the double of us last season) and resulted in a resounding 4-0 win for the Crown. James Peploe is also top of the Premier division scoring charts with 10 goals from five games.

The Reserve side are currently second in Division 4 with a game in hand over the leaders with three straight wins and Alan Copley second in the scoring chart with 6 goals from three games.

Teams play their home games at the Mowmacre Sports Ground in Leicester with a regular kick off time of 2pm each Saturday, supporters and interested individuals are always welcome.

The club are training on a Tuesday evening at Longslade College sports hall 7.45-9.00pm and any interested players are always welcome to attend and have an informal chat.

Both teams are now wearing the new kit sponsored by the Crown Public House and Fat Cats Leisure, the committee and players would like to pass on their thanks to The Crown management of Heather and Justin for securing the sponsorship package that will help drive the club forward.

The Club would like to pass on its thanks for the hospitality extended by the Crown public house on match days; it really is the best in the North Leicestershire League.

Rob Breward

Chairman and 1st Team Manager, Anstey Crown Football Club.

for the Community Speed Watch.

We are going to be doing our training on Tuesday 26th October 2010 at the Jubilee Hall starting at 7pm. If I have missed informing any of the volunteers of the training date, then I apologise, just come along on the day. We will be going live on Bradgate Road and Cropston Road with our camera from 1st November for two weeks, weather permitting.

Once again thank you to everyone who signed the Pledge and those who volunteered to take part in the speed watch.

I am pleased to tell you that John Dowling and his wife Coral on Link Road, have now extended their scheme. It now goes from Bradgate Road all the way to the Martin High School. If anyone who lives in Link Road, between the Martin High School and Cropston Road, and would like to help John extend the scheme to include the whole of Link Road, then please get in touch with him on 0116 221 1829.

I would like to say thank you to all the people who visited our stand at the Anstey Gala, and especially those who took a welcome Pack home with them. I am looking forward to welcoming you all to the Anstey NHW, so go out and get your questionnaires filled in and returned back to you. If you need any help, then please get in touch with me. My details are as follows. E-mail: dianetillotson@tiscali.co.uk phone no: 0116 2365745.

Diane Tillotson

Anstey NHW Beat Manager

Craft Fair at The Palace, Ibstock

The next Craft Fair to be held in Ibstock at The Palace will take place on 6th November from 10am – 3pm.

Admission is FREE. Jewellery, Wooden Toys, Hand-Knitted goods, Ceramics, Cookies, Books, Pearls, Bags plus Craft Supplies, Farm Produce, Fair Trade, etc..

The Palace is located at 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH and has a public car park opposite the main entrance.

Middle age is when work is a lot less fun, and fun is a lot more work.

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Anstey Parish Council News From John Alexander (Clerk to the Council) Email: ansteypc@btconnect.com • Tel: 0116 236 2646 Website: http://anstey.leicestershireparishcouncils.org

Plans for Stadon Recreation Ground The parish council is working on plans to enhance the facilities for both casual and organised sport in Anstey.

This will cover a number of areas and these plans are expected to be completed over the next few years. Before finalising any plans the Parish Council is consulting the residents and considering their responses. The first area is the Stadon Recreation Ground.

1. Create a 6-a-side football pitch on the grass avoiding the cricket pitch by installing two strong goal posts. This will be available for both informal and organised games.

2. To upgrade the existing tennis courts by installing a synthetic surface.

With the existing floodlights and retaining the facility for tennis this will allow a wider range of uses including sports training. We are mindful of the potential for nuisance so will limit the use of the floodlights.

This area is currently fitted out with tennis nets in the summer and used for casual football, etc at other times.

The surface will be permanently marked out for both tennis and football.

This will provide a suitable area for both training and games of both sports.

Your Parish Council is interested in your thoughts about this scheme.

Please contact your local councillor - see list on right - if you have any thoughts.

John Alexander - Clerk to the Council

Anstey Nomads ‘Mitchell’s Stand” is officially opened On Saturday 9th October The Anstey Nomads had their official opening of the stand.

The ceremony was performed by Sharon and Mick Pickering who the Anstey Nomads again would thank for their very generous donation to complete the stand.

We named the stand “Mitchell’s Stand” in honour of Sharon and Mick’s son Mitchell, who sadly passed away in 2003.

On the football front, the Nomads recently got through to the first round of the F.A vase where the players, commitee and fans took a coach to Midland Alliance side Coventry Sphinx but lost a respectable 4-3. They were losing 4-0 just after halftime but fought their way back and were very unlucky not to take the game into extra time but a great day out was had by all. In the League, Anstey Nomads are sitting in 11th place which is a definite improvement on last season. The manager Andy Miller is determined to get the best out of his players and we have seen a much improved side in the first part of the new season.

Children are welcomed at all theme parks as long as they are accompanied by Money and Daddy.

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Councillors’ Contact Details Parish Council Chairman

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Vicky Ball, 91 Cropston Road, Anstey Tel 0116 212 5315

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Martin Broomhead, 170 Bradgate Road, Anstey Tel 0116 236 4228

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Michael Parker, 124 Cropston Road, Anstey Tel 0116 236 3525

Parish Councillors Nigel Aston, 10 Fulmar Road, Anstey Tel 0116 221 0979

Steve Farmer, 36 Charnwood Road, Anstey Tel 0116 210 3391 Donald Crighton, 28 Broughton Close, Anstey Tel 0116 236 2903 Ian Grogan, 52 Edward Street, Anstey Tel 0116 235 1762 Dave Parker, 21 Cherrytree Close, Anstey Tel 0116 236 7914 Roger Peat, 262 Link Road, Anstey Tel 016 236 4863

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Mike Roe, 37 Stadon Road, Anstey Tel 0116 235 9815 Brian Rowlinson, 187 Bradgate Road, Anstey Tel 0116 236 7548 John Sutherington, 43 George Street, Anstey Tel 0116 220 4643 Sarah Taylor, 39 Hazelhead Road, Anstey Tel 0116 220 4770 Chris Tunaley, 41 The Green, Anstey Tel 0116 292 1604

Clerk to the Parish Council: John Alexander, Anstey Parish Council, Parish Office, Stadon Road, Anstey Tel 0116 236 2646 • e-mail ansteypc@btconnect.com

Charnwood Borough Councillors: Paul Day, 251 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Tel 0116 236 4376 John Sutherington, 43 George Street, Anstey Tel 0116 220 4643

Leicestershire County Councillor: David Snartt, 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford Tel 01530 244804

Anstey Crown Golf Society

Another Golfing Summer Season has come to an end with some great courses played along the way but no player was able to win the prize fund for “the hole in one”.

Captain’s Day took place at Breadshall Priory where Scott Hunt took the spoils. Staverton Park was the venue for President’s Day with Dave Preston showing good form to win comfortably. Dan Pegg secured the Singles trophy after beating Mick Gisbourne. The match had added tension as it was played on the same day Dan’s wife was due to give birth. It was to be another week before baby boy Lewis Anthony arrived.

This season’s leader board threw out many surprises along the way but ended with Mark Swanson winning for the third year out of four. Well done Mark.

Dan Pegg took second place with Dave Preston snatching third spot in the final competition.

The end of year presentation night will be held at Six Hills Golf Club in November.

My wife accused me of being self-important. I nearly fell off my throne.

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Council reviews polling districts and places CHARNWOOD Borough Council is currently reviewing its polling districts and polling places.

The Council is required to undertake a full review of all polling districts and polling places in readiness for the elections on May 5, 2011 when Borough Council Elections, Parish Council Elections and the National Referendum on Electoral Reform take place. This process is currently underway.

As part of the review, the Council welcomes any comments or representations from: • Political parties • Parish Councils • Community groups • Electors who are registered in the Borough area • Local disability groups Representations may also include suggestions of alternative arrangements to be considered.

The closing date for representations is the end of business on Friday, November 12, 2010. Representations may be made in writing to Electoral Services, Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2TX or by e-mail to: electoral.services@ charnwood.gov.uk All representations will be made available for public viewing upon completion of the review.

The Notice of Review and details of the current polling district and polling station arrangements can be viewed on the Council’s website at www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/ maps or can be requested by contacting Electoral Services.

Fair Trade Sale & Fashion Show Saturday November 13th at Groby United Reformed Church, Chapel Hill, Groby.

Sale from 10am – 12 noon. Fashion show 4pm with sale to follow.

Bradgate U3A (University of the Third Age)

“Dogs for the Disabled” An audience of 74 members and guests attended this months meeting of the U3A to hear Wendy Coley talk about the provision of working dogs for disabled people who would benefit from having a canine helper who could help to enhance their quality of life.

Wendy also brought along her dog Oak who could not complete his training due to a hip problem but helps out on occasions such as this. Wendy started by explaining that as well as promoting Dogs for the Disabled, she also is a puppy socialiser. This job entails having a puppy for the first six months of its life and providing essential training until the puppy can be assessed after six months to see if it will be suitable for a life as a companion to a disabled person. To date Wendy has had 28 puppies to train and she said it still brings a tear to her eyes when after six months the puppy has to move on.

Approximately 42 dogs go into training, this is between 75 and 80% of the dogs bought by the society.

Whilst there is a small breeding programme run by the society, most dogs are bought at a cost of about £500 and with a fee of £20,000 to train and support each dog; the dogs have to be of the right temperament for the job. Labradors are the most used dogs but retriever crosses are also used thereby utilising the temperaments of both breeds. Sometimes a smaller dog is selected if it is intended to be the companion of a child.

The people helped by the Society come from a variety of backgrounds and have any number of disabilities. Wendy related how one lady had spent 6 ½ years without going outside her house on her own because she could

The Bradgate U3A team at this year’s Anstey Gala not open an outside door. After hearing about the society and successfully applying for a dog she was able to do all the things she needed by having the dog open the door for her, a length of string was attached to the door handle and the dog would the pull the door open for her. She could then take the dog to the shops using her mobility scooter. Another dog helped its owner by putting a cash card into the “hole in the wall” cash dispenser and successfully taking out the cash, unfortunately the dog could not put in the P.I.N. number!

We all know about dogs fetching the newspaper, the post or your favourite slippers, however think how much of help these small tasks are to a person who is not mobile and relies on others for help.

Dogs have been trained to empty washing machines, pick up cloths pegs if dropped, push buttons to call a lift or at zebra crossings, switch on lights, bark to alert neighbours if their owner falls and can’t get up; and many other individual tasks that contribute to the quality of life of a disabled person. One lady with Muscular

Dystrophy kept dropping her pen when doing a crossword puzzle and her dog would quite happily pick up the pen each time she dropped it, as he knew that each time he performed this task he would be rewarded by a biscuit. A question was asked from a member of the audience at this point on how you stopped the dog getting to fat?

Apparently the dog’s meals are weighed out at the beginning of the day and his rewards are taken from this. This means that the more rewards he gets throughout the day, the less dinner he gets!

At the end of the talk, Oak, who had been lying at Wendy’s feet throughout the talk was rewarded, not by food, but by the stroking of most of the audience as Wendy sold various items in aid of “Dogs for the Disabled” Our next meeting is on the 3rd November at the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey starting at 2.30pm when George Gamble will talk about “Medals to Animals” and also “The Victoria Cross”.

Brian Rowlinson

I don’t mind the rat race. But I could do with a little more cheese.

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POLICE MATTERS Welcome to this edition of Police Matters from the Anstey Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Crime Update: September 2010

• Burglary Dwelling: Bradgate Road, Ashfield Drive, Fulmer Road, Latimer Street, Gladstone Street, Rosebery Road, Charnwood Drive.

Total: 7 • Damage to Motor Vehicle: Bradgate Road, Edward Street, Andrew Road, Dalby Road, Cropston Road Total: 5 • Theft Store: Co-op x 2 Total: 2 • Theft Cycle: Stadon Road Total: 1

Crime Prevention Advice As you can see from September’s crime figures above there has been a rise in Burglary Dwellings. We would ask all residents to be vigilant and if you see somebody who isn’t usually in the area and is paying lots of attention to people’s houses or vehicles, then call the Police. If you believe a crime is taking place then call 999 for immediate action, otherwise please call the nonemergency number (0116) 222 2222.

Good News We continue to progress our priorities and residents may have seen our speed check operations on both Cropston Rd and Bradgate Rd during the month. A number of advice notices have been issued as well as Fixed Penalty Notices to

offending vehicles. These speed check operations will be ongoing, and we are also working with Anstey Neighbourhood Watch, who are in the process of setting up Community Speed Watch to help us in this area. Further good news is that we have only received a couple of complaints regarding anti-social behaviour around the area of Stadon Rd recreation ground during September. This is also a priority and we encourage you to report any issues of antisocial behaviour to Police so relevant actions can be taken.

We’d like to meet you The next Police Surgery will take place between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on November 18, 2010 at the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Rd. Why not take the opportunity to come along and meet members of your local neighbourhood policing team and discuss any local policing issues you may have.

How to contact us You can contact your local neighbourhood policing team – PC 1841 Parker and PCSO 6662 Wright – by telephoning 0116 222 2222, selecting option 2 and when prompted, tap in identification numbers 1841 or 6662, to leave us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also send us an email by logging onto the website at www. leics.police.uk and clicking on the ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ icon, or you may also contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

Anstey WI News It was all good news at Anstey WI in October. The stall at the Anstey Gala had raised a record sum thanks largely to the generosity of members in donating goods to sell.

The skittles team had a thoroughly enjoyable evening playing a pleasant, friendly team from Birstall, and won through to the final of the Bradgate group contest.

A visit from Richard Adams, with his wonderful slide shows set to atmospheric music, is always welcome, and he certainly did not disappoint.

Members enjoyed colourful tours of Marrakesh, and a display of steam vehicles raised smiles. Scenes of this winter’s snow proved a particularly telling showpiece for Richard’s considerable photographic skills. It was a joy.

Sheila Timms

My biggest problem with the younger generation is I’m not in it.

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I’ve tried a lot of diets. But my body keeps rejecting them.

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Annual Craft Fair in aid of Animals The Leicestershire Branch of the RSPCA , based at the Woodside Animal Centre, will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Fair from 10am to 4 pm on Sunday the 21st of November at the Groby Village Hall. At £1 for adults and accompanied children free, it is not a treat to be missed.

There will be a variety of craft stalls selling seasonal items and numerous fundraising goods being sold in aid of the Woodside Animal Centre. There will also be a tombola and one specially for pets.

As usual there will be an excellent range of refreshments to enjoy. It is hoped that Father Christmas will be dropping in.

“The Armed Man” ~ A Mass for Peace ~

Tickets are now available for Newtown Linford Choral Society’s winter concert, which will be held in Ratby Church on Friday 28 January and Saturday 29 January 2011.

Tickets are priced at £9, and are available from Peter Sayer 01530 243822, Newtown Linford Village Stores and any member of the Choir.

Iris Sayer

Anstey Rugby Club

Coalville Social concede to give Anstey first league win After winning the Birstall Sevens and our first full side games in September, the every growing Anstey squad of players were relishing league action with a visit form Coalville Social.

Alas it was not to be as they could not raise a team and conceded the game to us. Our first two league points then!

Rather than no action a hastily arranged game was played at Aylestonians where Anstey came away with a huge 67-7 win.

The following week it was time for a reality check with a trip to Old Coventrians where we faced a well drilled fit side playing on a pitch with hardly any line marking, which was interesting to say the least. However, an excellent defensive display kept the score down to just eight points against us in the first half. The second half proved more difficult, not helped when most refereeing decisions seemed to go against us. The final score was Anstey losing by 39 points to nil.

2nd October and time for some league action with Cosby our visitors.

With about 12 players who would normally be deemed first team squad members missing, the fact that Anstey could field a side was terrific. The side was well marshalled by skipper for the day Shane Frear.

The first half involved some great tackling by the backs and hard work by the front row of Ayres, Richardson and Martin who despite being outweighed by a margin battled hard and secured all of Anstey’s scrum ball.

Cosby though played well and at halftime led by 10-0 following a converted try and a penalty. In the second half though Anstey’s fitness proved the difference along with the exuberance of youth as the game was taken to the visitors. The pressure created by the forwards was too much for Cosby and they were finally worn down. Tries by scrum half Bucknor, number eight Harrison and skipper Frear plus 2 conversions gave Anstey the win by 24-10 and keeps us unbeaten in the league.

The following week a mixed side was sent over the Oadby Wyggs who were beaten.

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Remember your pets on Bonfire Night Firework Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve can be fun with parties and spectacular firework displays. However for our pets and wild animals it can be a nightmare, a terrifying experience.

If your pet is traumatised by fireworks then at least a week before the event prepare a refuge area, it is recommended that cats should be kept in the house for a week. Make sure your pets have some form of identification too.

Encourage them to use their safe area with treats and toys.

Draw the curtains, put the TV or radio on - preferably music with a constant drumbeat. Ignore fearful behaviour, don’t fuss or attempt to reassure or punish them, stay calm and act normal.

Many vets and behaviourists recommend DAP – Dog Appeasing Pheronomes or Feliway for cats. It can be applied to the pets bedding and a diffuser can be plugged in which will help to calm them. If concerned contact your vet for advice.

Don’t forget other pets, make sure small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs are taken into a darkened shed or garage and covered over. Cage and Aviary birds may also need some protection from flashes of light and bangs. It is also a good idea to check bonfires before lighting in case a hedgehog has sought refuge there.

Twinning forms genuine deep friendships Bradgate Twinning Association members had lots of fun at this year’s Anstey Gala where we ran the ‘Allo ‘Allo Cafe, providing welcome freshments for vistors – hard work from many of our members and friends, but a great team effort from baking the cakes and making the cobs to organising the bar, the risk assessments and then front of house serving, not to mention the erection and dismantling crew and the costume department!

But what else happens in twinning?

This year so far seven Bradgate twinners have made personal visits to their host families, two of them more than once – all since May!

Some French visited here to Bradgate for several weeks to do an English language course in Leicester – and myself and wife have had a holiday in France where our French hosts came to stay with us for four days at a holiday cottage – close friends said we were brave! At the end of it both families agreed that four days was far too short!

Other Bradgate Twinners have visited France for a wedding, a birthday party, a teenager for language practice, a young family visiting Rouen and having hosts back in Bradgate - just for the fun of it, and others stopping off as they passed through to a holiday destination. This

is more than casual twinning – to me this is genuine deep friendships being formed and enjoyed for the future.

We in Bradgate are all looking forward to entertaining our French friends when they come to us in November – to me it is remarkable that their coach is over subscribed – Bradgate in November?… Brrrr!

There must be something good going on!

Martyn Wroe • Remember: The social events are open to all – not just Twinning Association members.

For information, call Anne on 0116 2213786.

ANSTEY & DISTRICT FUNERAL SERVICES

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

As part of our aftercare service, we now offer a monthly Bereavement Aftercare & Support Group, which has been set up to provide a FREE support service, not just to our clients, but to ANY bereaved person, irrespective of their age, creed, religion and length of bereavement.

The group now meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the catering suite at Anstey & District Funeral Services between 10am and 12noon.

Next dates: Sat 20th Nov & Sat 18th Dec 2010 ARRAN BRUDENELL, Tel: 0116 234 0548

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GARNET IfMOONSTONE you can find 12 BIRTHSTONES in the Wordsearch grid PERIDOT above, you could win a £20 Dining Voucher to spend at RUBY The Red Lion Inn, Rothley (First Prize) or a Cream Tea for SAPPHIRE Two at Little Acorns Tea Rooms, Inside Sevenoaks Garden TOPAZNewtown Linford.

Centre, TOURMALINE All you have to do to go into the prize draw is find - and mark a line through - the names of 12 BIRTHSTONES. These can run vertically, TURQUOISE horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!).

Send your marked entry forms to: PRECIOUS, Anstey Clarion, PO  Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by Saturday 6th November 2010. Please remember to fill in your name and address. The  sender of the first correct entry drawn out of the hat will win the £20 Red Lion Voucher (see advert opposite). The sender of the second correct entry drawn out of the hat will win the Little Acorns Cream Tea. Good luck!

Anstey Town Charity

Don’t miss out on a grant!

At the annual grants meeting of the Anstey Town Charity held in March, trustees were surprised and disappointed that there were only four applicants, instead of the nine or ten usually submitted.

At the annual meeting of the charity held in early October, Mr Michael Tedd was reelected Chairman, Mrs Vicky Ball the ViceChairwoman and Mr Ken Schofield the Honorary Secretary.

The trustees were grateful that, thanks to a number of generous donations made during recent years, they have been able to make further investments with the Charities Official Investment Fund ( COIF). They are hopeful that funds received from these investments will be sufficient to make generous grants to applicants, depending on the number and merit of the applications.

The Trustees will be holding a meeting in March 2011 to distribute funds to local groups and organisations. These must be based in Anstey or serve the community of Anstey and include, not for profit organisations, voluntary, youth, sports, faith and community groups.

The Charity also has the discretion to award occasional grants to individuals who may require support for special needs or projects.

Trustees require an up to date audited or independently verified statement of accounts and it would be useful if applicants could indicate what activity, equipment or project the grant is needed for and how much it will cost.

They would also like to know approximately how many Anstey residents will benefit and their age group. Applicants are also asked to include a contact name, address and telephone number with their application.

Applications should be submitted by the 31st of January 2011 to Anstey Town Charity, Grant Applications, Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AY.For further information ring 0116 220 7552.

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Last issue’s TWO winners The winner of the Red Lion Voucher was: MRS PAM JONES of Link Road, Anstey. The Little Acorns Voucher was won by MRS.WENDY BAILLIE of Falcon Road, Anstey.

Congratulations! Your vouchers will be with you within 21 days.

The wife and I just got divorced. We split the house. I got the outside.

ANSTEY CLARION • Issue 23 • Late-OCTOBER 2010 • Tel: 01530 244069

Churches Together in Anstey Calendar

Anstey & District Funeral Service

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Bradgate Road Anstey www.ansteyparishchurch.org.uk Fridays

9..30 - 11am

Coffee morning & second hand book sale

13th November Saturday

tbc

Indian Night in Church Rooms.

14th November Sunday

6.15 pm

United Service of Remembrance & Reconciliation

4th December Saturday

10 am - 2pm

St. Mary’s Christmas Market & lunches in Church Rooms

4th December Saturday

4 - 7 pm

Anstey Christmas Gala in Jubilee hall & all church rooms ORGANISED BY GALA COMMITTEE not the churches

The Methodist Church,Cropston Road, Anstey www.ansteymethodist.org 13th Nov. - Saturday

9.30am 12.00 noon

Methodist Church Autumn Fair

13th Nov. - Saturday

7.00 pm

American Evening

4th December Saturday

4 - 7 pm

Anstey Christmas Gala in Jubilee hall & all church rooms ORGANISED BY GALA COMMITTEE not the churches Christmas Tree competition at the Methodist church

United Reformed Church, Bradgate Road, Anstey www.ansteyurc.org.uk 27th Nov. - Saturday

tbc

URC Christmas Fair

4th December Saturday

4 - 7 pm

Anstey Christmas Gala in Jubilee hall & all church rooms ORGANISED BY GALA COMMITTEE not the churches

St Patrick’s RC Church, Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester www.saintpatrick-leicester.co.uk

28th Nov. - Advent Sunday

6.30.pm

United Taize Advent service

Leicester Christian Fellowship (Anstey house group) Please contact Mr Steve Saulsbury telephone no. 0116 2218576, for details of meetings & services.

The Latimer Players are Turning Sixty!

Independent Family-Run Funeral Directors

We take care of every detail, advise and help you every step of the way.

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Traditional hearse & fleet Horse drawn carriages, motorcycle hearse & alternatives available Memorial showroom Extensive car parking Private catering suite Private chapels of rest Funeral arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home if preferred

0116 234 0548 Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AT

www.ansteyfunerals.com

The Latimer Players Drama Society are presenting TURNING SIXTY - a medley of variety entertainment to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

Performances of the show, which has been devised and directed by Christine Deavin, will take place nightly from Wednesday 24th November to Saturday 27th November inclusive.

The venue is The Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston and curtain up is at 7.30pm.

Tickets, available from 121 Leicester Road, Thurcaston, are priced at £7.50, which includes light bites and Celebration Cake. Please bring your own drink and glasses.

For more information, telephone 0116 236 2692.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

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Kirby Muxloe

Anstey

Andrew Road

Flexible and spacious accommodation situated on a large mature corner plot with single and double garage. Previously two houses now combined to create a large family home. Four reception rooms, four bedrooms, two entrance vestibules and two sets of staircases make it an ideal for an extended family. An early internal inspection is highly recommended.

The Hawthorns

An extended four bedroom family sized detached house situated in a cul de sac with elevated views across Markfield.

£272,500

Main Street

Barbara Avenue

An impressive period family home occupying a large mature corner plot within a delightful village location. With a wealth of original features the spacious and flexible accommodation briefly comprises; lounge opens out to dining area, kitchen and utility, study, separate sitting room, four bedrooms, bathroom, large corner plot, garage and driveway. £229,950 There is gas fired central heating and majority double glazing.

A spacious three bedroom detached bungalow situated on a mature plot in the ever popular Kirby Muxloe area.

£229,950

£299,950

Markfield

Heather

Botcheston

Markfield

Thornton

Spinney Drive

Birchfield Avenue

Merrylees Road

Situated on an over 55’s development a well maintained two bedroom semi detached bungalow located on the outskirts of the popular village of Botcheston.

£117,500

Blaby

A large four bedroom executive detached house with stunning views over Thornton Reservoir.

Three bedroom semi detached house, situated in a cul-de-sac position within the popular village of Markfield close to the village centre.

£120,950

Leicester

£285,000 Glenfield

Reduced by

£15,000

Maple Avenue

A three bedroom semi detached with gas fired central heating and double glazing, situated within the popular Blaby district. £157,950

Bradgate Heights

For Quick Sale

Hathaway Avenue

Requiring improvement and modernisation a three bedroom semi detached house located in a popular residential area.

£109,950

Swannington

Evington

Oakfield Avenue

Extended four bedroom detached family house situated within a cul de sac.

Conservatory, garage and garden to the rear.

£220,000

Sileby

Newfoundpool

Cygnet Close

Rowan Street

Thorntree Close

A modern three bedroom detached house convenient for Glenfield hospital, the A46/M1 link, Leicester city centre, Beaumont Leys Shopping centre and £192,500 Bradgate Park.

Stoneygate

LET Hough Hill

Shepherd & White are delighted to offer this beautifully presented two bedroom mid terrace in a popular village location. The property is located in the quiet village of Swannington, offering easy access to Coalville, M1 & M42.

£550 PCM Oadby

Victoria Court

Modern studio flat located on the outskirts of Evington. On the second floor of this modern apartment building, rented unfurnished.

£350 PCM

Very impressive two bedroom townhouse property to let within a ‘Mews’ modern style development.

Rented on an unfurnished basis.

£525 PCM

LET

Four bedroom detached family home within is this highly desirable location of Oadby.

£795 PCM

£550 PCM

Stoughton Court

Well presented one bedroom, second floor flat in a popular residential location of Stoneygate. Let furnished or unfurnished.

£550 PCM

Halstead

Hamilton

Pennine Close

Three bedroom mid terrace property let fully furnished. This property is ideal for a couple, small family or single professional.

Birkby Close

Very spacious two bedroom, first floor flat. Offered on an Unfurnished basis, available now. Great access to the City Centre & Ring Road.

£525 PCM

LANDLORDS:

Halstead Keep, Oakham Road

A Superior detached manor house in the Leicestershire village of Halstead. This beautiful property is deceptively spacious throughout, ideal for a large family and will be let on an £2,400 PCM unfurnished basis from now.

Good Quality rental properties required.

Arrange your free valuation today.

Call 0844 844 0436