Glenfield Gazette October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

MONTHLY NEWS, INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT FOR GLENFIELD Glenfield is a main local centre

Local centre recovery planning underway BLABY DISTRICT Council’s ambition to improve the local centres in the district will be shaped by the views of residents and businesses in a new consultation.

The main local centres in Blaby, Braunstone Town, Enderby, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe, Narborough and Stoney Stanton are home to many local independent businesses, and are at the heart of these villages.

Using Welcome Back Funding from Central Government and the European Regional Development Fund, the Council is working with consultants on the project to help develop bespoke Covid-19 Recovery Plans for businesses.

All businesses in village centres across the district, no matter where they are located, will be eligible for support through the Business Hub. The Council is committed to ensuring as many businesses as possible get the help they may need.

An online consultation is now open for residents to give their views, including how often they visit and the reasons for taking a trip to local centres, as well as any improvements to make an individual local centre more attractive to visit. Residents can fill the survey on Survey Monkey.

Businesses are also being urged to complete the survey with their own online consultation, looking at the impact of Covid-19 on their custom, any support needed and how their local centre could be improved. The business survey is also available on Survey Monkey.

The consultation closes on Monday 18 October.

Councillor Sharon Coe, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Business Support said, “This important consultation forms part of our upcoming Support Local campaign, which we are excited to work on, but we want to ensure we do this with the views of our local centre users and the businesses who operate in the district.

“Whether you use our shops or own a shop in one of these villages, we urge you to complete the consultation. You know your area best, so please tell us what you like about the place you visit, and what can do to make it even better.”

More information on the consultation is also available on the Consultations page (https://www.blaby.gov.uk/contact-us/ consultations-public-notices-and-surveys/current-consultations/).

Fosse Fox sighted in Station Road IF YOU’VE WALKED or driven down Station Road recently, you might have seen a fox appear at the entrance to Stephenson Court.

The Fosse Fox is part of Blaby District Council’s tourism and heritage trail, showcasing the tourist attractions in the district.

Watch out - there’s a fox about

These foxes have been appearing round the District and people are already ‘collecting’ them Cllr. Roy Denney as a member of the Blaby Tourism Partnership had been pressing for this site to be included and had obtained permission from the landowner.

Celebrating Glenfield Tunnel, which was the longest steam railway tunnel in the world when it opened in 1832, the fox joins more than 20 others across the district including Kirby Muxloe Castle, Everards Meadows and Fosse Park.

This site is a bit of an anomaly in that you cannot see the attraction from the fox. There is, though, a set of buffers and a plaque nearby and it is on the line of the old track.

Find an interactive map of the Fosse Foxes trail by visiting www.visitblaby.org.uk/fossefoxes.

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All the Latest News from the Glenfield Gardeners’ Association AUTUMN is rolling in and our gardens are beginning to take on those wonderful caramel hues that signal colder nights and shorter days. But that is not reason to be disappointed.

Yes, summer is over but there are still lots to do in the garden and with such mild weather in autumn, many plants are still looking really good. It’s a great time too to be planting. The earth is still warm and any new purchases or plants newly divided, will roar way and put out good root growth. The addition of evergreens like box balls will give good interest into winter.

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At the Glenfield Gardeners’ Association, we are delighted to be restarting our monthly meetings. On the 26th October, Karen Timms will be speaking to us about her life as a garden designer and about planting ideas. Karen is a regular writer for the ‘Garden News’ magazine and speaks regularly on the Radio Leicester gardening show. Karen is also the county speaker for the National Garden Scheme, a trustee of the Hardy Plant Society and is a volunteer for the Rainbow’s Hospice and Greenfingers Charity. She supports these through her garden talks.

In November, we have our Annual Supper planned with vintage vocalist Holly Reynolds providing the entertainment.

We were very sad to hear of the passing of two of our long standing members recently. Dorothy Horsewood had joined us for many years but had been struggling for a while with dementia. She enjoyed her gardening and for years as a ‘Brown Owl’, she encouraged young people to enjoy the great outdoors.

Marjorie Smart passed away peacefully in her sleep, aged 102. Marjorie and her husband Henry were hugely involved in getting the GGA set up as an established community group. Henry charted our group’s history in his publication ‘The History of The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association’.

Both ladies were a huge part of our gardening and local community and will be greatly missed.

If you fancy coming along to listen to our speakers, we meet at 7.30pm at St. Peters Church Hall on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Tea and biscuits always supplied!

All welcome, please do come along and join us.

Happy Gardening everyone!

DATE for your DIARY GLENFIELD’S Christmas Switch-On is on Friday 26th Nov 2021 at Park House at 7.00 pm.

Visit Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Park House before he ventures out every Wednesday and Friday in the run up to Xmas on his sleigh with his helpers round the village.

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The Power of Perfume

A NEW PATTERN of wards is being developed for Blaby District Council.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has decided that the number of councillors in Blaby district should be 36 councillors. This is a change from the current council which has 39 councillors.

The Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area. A 10-week consultation on the proposals will run until 1 November 2021.

The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Blaby district to make sure councillors represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements help the council work effectively. It wants to be sure that its proposals reflect community ties and identities.

The Commission is interested in views on which communities should be part of the same ward.

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Do you have suggestions about where your ward boundaries should be?

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What facilities do people share, such as parks, leisure centres or schools and shopping areas?

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What issues do neighbouring communities face that they have in common, such as high numbers of visitors or heavy traffic?

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Have there been new housing or commercial developments that have changed the focus of communities?

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Which areas do you identify as your local community?

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Are there roads, rivers, railways or other features that people believe form strong boundaries between neighbourhoods?

The Commission will use local views to help it draw up proposals for new ward boundaries. There will be a further round of consultation once the Commission has drawn up those proposals.

Visit the Consultation Portal for more information, and visit the Boundary Commission for East Midlands to share your thoughts.

WITH CHRISTMAS fast approaching, many of us are turning our attention to finding the perfect gift for that special person, and the one thing that always seems to spring to mind is perfume.

If you are choosing for someone who doesn’t already have a favourite, it’s worth establishing the ‘notes’ each scent has, which will help you narrow the options.

Fresh – scents described as ‘fresh’ often contain a blend of ‘green’ notes that are evocative of things like springtime, citrus fruits and freshly cut grass. The overall scent is light, clean and refreshing.

Floral – encompassing a multitude of aromas taken from flowers, this family’s fragrance is totally floral. With inspiration drawn from the scent of a single bloom or a vast bouquet, ‘floral’ fragrances can contain notes of rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, cherry blossom, honey flower, violets and many more.

These fragrances can be sweet or powdery.

Oriental – extravagantly exotic, ‘oriental’ scents are often formed with notes of amber and vanilla. Known for their sensual fragrance, orientals tend to be ‘heavier’ than other groups and are altogether more powerful fragrances.

Chypre (or Woods) – inspired by the ‘woody’ fragrance of oak, sandalwood, cedarwood and moss, this family is heavily aromatic and masculine – many of these notes are used in men’s fragrance. Patchouli, vetiver and pine lift the woody notes, for a crisp scent.

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Kirby Muxloe Archers relocate to Markfield KIRBY MUXLOE Archery Club welcomed a record number of firsttime archers on Sunday, 12 September. The event was to mark the club’s ‘Grand Opening’ which proved to be a great success at Jubilee Playing Fields, Markfield.

The long-standing Archery Club of over 43years has just re-located to Markfield, and wanted to give people in the area a taste of what it is like being Robin Hood. The Club Championships were held in the morning, and then the event was officially opened by the club’s Chair Eileen Payne and Jacqui Williams Chair of Markfield Parish Council in the afternoon.

Well over a hundred people both young and old picked up a bow and got involved for over 3 hours of fun as archery is an accessible sport for everyone, going forward the club hope to put on more ‘Have a Go’ events like this and interact more with the community.

Special thanks go out to the members of Kirby Muxloe Archery Club who gave up their time to welcome lots of new people into the club. Lynn Pearson Club Secretary, commented: “It was great to see so many people come and have a go at archery. We had a great time sharing our passion for the sport and hope that we might have inspired more people to get involved in archery in the future”. If anyone is interested in one of our beginners’ courses or wants to know more about our club, please go to our website K-M-A-C. org for details.

Kirby Muxloe Archery Club (KMAC) had previously been based at Kirby Muxloe Sports & Village club for 43 years, we hosted twice yearly World Record Status Tournaments, which attracted top class archers from all over the country including Olympians and Paralympians. Sadly, due to a 3G football pitch being built, it meant we could no longer host tournaments and lost 50% of our shooting time. However we have now re-located to Jubilee Playing Fields, Markfield which is a beautiful area, and it gives us lots of potential to move forward as a club. Going forward we hope to put on more ‘Have a Go’ events and interact more with the community. The club welcomes everyone of all abilities, and both disabled and able-bodied members young and old.

For further information please contact Lynn Pearson Tel: 07792016377 • Email: lwoolhouse@hotmail.co.uk

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~ Operation Christmas Child 2021~ IT’S TIME to start filling shoe boxes again.

All donations are gratefully received in the form of a completed box, individual items or a monetary gift towards the cost of dispatching the boxes—£5 per box.

For example: Pet Sitting, Shopping, Companionship, Etc. (Ex-B.A. Cabin Staff )

The shoebox appeal is aimed at boys and girls aged 2 to 14 years old and information leaflets are now available and can be picked up at Glenfield Methodist Church or alternatively details of what is needed to fill the boxes can be found on the website :-

Tel: 0116 287 6404

Glenfield Allotments

www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk There will be a container placed in church for individual items to be collected and for completed boxes to be placed alongside. Monetary gifts can be made by using the envelope attached to the leaflet and placing it in the offertory box at Glenfield Methodist Church .

GLENFIELD PARISH Council has two sets of allotments known as Glebe & Mill Lane.

We realise that not everyone who wishes to donate is able to come to church to bring their donation and alternative arrangements for delivery and collect ion can be made by contacting Wally or Linda by email or telephone.

Allotments have become very popular over recent years and all of the allotments are currently taken.

We are always amazed by the generosity of so many people giving in so many different ways to support this appeal and we thank you in anticipation of your response this year. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

There is a modest rental for the allotments which come in three sizes. Rental includes the cost of the maintenance of the area, driveway, shelter, notice board and hedges and the cost of the water supply.

Our deadline Date for receipt of Shoeboxes is 7th November 2021

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LOCAL artists are being given a chance to present their work at Leicester’s flagship museum, as preparations for this year’s Open 32 exhibition get under way.

Submissions are invited from artists aged 19 and over who are living or studying in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Northamptonshire.

There is also a category for young artists aged five to 18.

After the closing date, a panel of judges will select the paintings, sculptures, textiles, prints and photographs that will go on display in December at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery on New Walk.

Entry fees for Open 32 are £10 for a single piece of work, £16 for two and £20 for three pieces. Concession rates are available, and entries for young artists are free of charge.

Plots are available to nonresidents but these will are not subsidised to the same extent as they are to residents of Glenfield. NB A Glenfield resident on the “Waiting List” will take precedence over a non-resident of Glenfield.

The pricing structure for the season January 1st 2021 – December 31st 2021 is:

Now in its 32nd year, the popular annual open exhibition is a showcase for artistic talent from across the East Midlands – open to anyone, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals.

Entries for the 2021 exhibition are now open and artists have until Sunday 24 October to submit their online applications.

LOCAL LADY REQUIRES PART-TIME WORK

• Large Plot £55 residents of the village (non-resident £110)

The Open 32 exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 4 December 2021 and runs until Friday 21 January 2022.

Artworks will be on sale and outstanding pieces will be awarded prizes donated by local businesses and groups.

Further information, the online application form and full terms and conditions are available at leicestermuseums.org/ TheOpen

• Medium Plot £30 residents of the village (non-resident W£60) • Small Plot £15 residents of the village (non-resident £30) Allotments are rented via the Parish Office.

Please contact the Parish Council if you wish to put your name on the waiting list.

Alternatively you can submit your request on-line. https:// www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk/ allotments.html

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MIKE LISTER came to Glenfield Park WI to talk about The History of Playing Cards.

It was so lovely to be able to meet again ( 3 times in a row). It felt so normal. Anyway I digress. Mike’s talk was not just about the history of cards but also some of the myths and superstitions about them.

We learnt some very surprising facts along the way. It’s not known definitely where they originated but it is thought it was in China as they had paper.

The original cards were long and thin and difficult to hold. They gradually worked their way to Europe and the the UK. There was a duty on the cards and amazingly it was a hanging offence if you didn’t pay the duty.

It wasn’t until they reached America that the cards we know today were developed and simplified. For example numbers were added to cards. Imagine having to count up the pips every time you wanted to play a card.

Some random, interesting facts we learnt (in no particular order): Wild Bill Hickok was killed at the card table. The hand of cards which he supposedly held at the time of his death has become known as the dead man’s hand: two pairs; black aces and eights. Cards were sent to POW camps in the 2nd World War with maps stuck between the layers, plus firms could still manufacture cards as they were a source of entertainment . Finally I am sure you can all think of expressions involving cards. No? Well here are a few: He played his cards right; Wild Bill Hickok he had a raw deal; he had an ace up his sleeve, and unlucky at cards, lucky in love. These are just few. To finish off his talk Mike performed three card tricks, which he assured us were simple, worked every time, and we would be able to use them to impress our friends.

They were extremely clever but remember them. No way! There was interest after the talk as Mike had brought a lot of cards along for us to look at. It was a really good evening and well worthwhile.

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Leicester group MiNT are back on stage

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FANS OF much-loved Leicester harmony group MiNT will be pleased to hear that the lads are performing again.

After several changes to the line up eventually with Leigh Catteralll and Dennis Stansall (ex Dennis and The Rockets), The MiNT 4-piece toured the UK and Europe and received national recognition with record releases, and Radio 1 and TV appearances.

Moving from a 4 piece to a 5 piece in early 70’s,with Pete Brogden on lead vocal the group’s popularity moved up a level. MiNT became the only act to win shows on both Opportunity Knocks and New Faces - the top TV talent shows of the time - and secured a recording contract, with Pye, featuring Martin Wright on lead vocals. Following a successful club and cabaret circuit tour, they eventually called it a day.

The group still get together to perform gigs locally with other well known Leicester musicians the current line up is Robin Pizer (ex Gypsy, Legay), Keith Chaplin (ex Myst, Plumb Loco) and Peter Surridge (ex Love Affair and Street Life) Alan Jones (ex Berkeley Squares The Rockets and the Martins).

MiNT actively support several charities including Humberstone Hall/Help for Homeless, Alzheimers Society and Help for Heroes. Details of the band’s next few shows:

Friday 8th October John Darrell (ex Rockets) Memorial at West End Club, Braunstone - Admission FREE Saturday 23rd October THORNTON CLUB, Thornton

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The Man Who Died Twice

By Richard Osman

It’s the following Thursday.

Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history.

He’s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.

As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn’t that be a bonus?

But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn’t bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?

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OLYMPIC champion and Santander brand ambassador Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill visited Leicester on 20th September to support the city’s popular new e-bike share project, Santander Cycles Leicester.

Dame Jessica - who won Olympic gold in 2012 and was World Champion three times, all for heptathlon – was excited to try out Leicester’s popular new e-bike share scheme. Santander Cycles Leicester has already had more than 14,000 people sign up to get riding.

The scheme opened up to everyone in April this year, and will eventually see 500 electric bikes available to hire from 50 stations located in key points across the city centre. This will make it the largest docked e-bike hire scheme in the UK. The £600,000 project is being funded by Leicester City Council after the council’s successful bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) – with sponsorship by Santander UK and investment from operator Ride On and their delivery partner Enzen Global.

To use the scheme, you register online, buy a plan based on your needs and then use your smartphone to unlock an e-bike and start riding. Pay as you go, monthly and annual memberships are all available, with prices for a pay as you go journey starting from well under £3 – it costs just £1.40 for the first 20 minutes, plus a £1.20 unlocking fee. So far, more than 28,000 trips have been made on the Santander Cycles Leicester e-bikes. To find out more and to sign up, visit www.rideonleicester.com.

THE ANSWER sounds stupidly simple: put more vegetables on their plates.

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VOLUNTEERING opportunities A WHOLE HOST of fulfilling and exciting volunteering opportunities are available to get involved in across the district.

Blaby District Council is now working to help match anyone interested in volunteering to their ideal opportunity. A list of volunteering roles is available on the Council’s website, with a dedicated service also available to help people find the role they’re looking for.

After a difficult 18 months for all voluntary groups, organisations are now meeting again. From a community allotment to a local library, there are many opportunities for Blaby District residents to be a part of the volunteering community.

Volunteering offers flexibility, the chance to contribute to a worthwhile cause, make a positive difference in the local community and offers a sense of achievement. Being part of a voluntary group can also introduce volunteers to new people, improve confidence and mental wellbeing.

Sharon Coe, Blaby District Council’s portfolio holder for Health, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Business Support, said: “I have such admiration for all residents who give up their time to help improve the lives of others in the community. Since the pandemic began more people than ever have come forward to volunteer, but there can never be too many volunteers!

“If you are able to spare some time and you’re up for a new challenge, our team can help match you with a volunteering opportunity. Whether it’s inspiring young people at a local youth club or serving lunches at a social club for older residents, we’ll be able to find something for you!”

Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities available can visit our Volunteer web page (at https://www.blaby.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/community/ volunteering) for the latest opportunities, and fill in an expression of interest form.

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Glenwatch News

MANY RESIDENTS will have seen reports on the Glenwatch facebook page of the serious incident at the Railway Inn in early September.

The latest from the police is that a number of arrests have been made after a man suffered serious injuries during an incident in Station Road, Glenfield on the evening of Friday 3rd of September. Police were called at 9.45pm to a report of a number of men fighting in the car park at the Railway Inn pub.

Officers attended and a man, in his 30s, was found injured at the scene.

East Midlands Ambulance Service was also in attendance and the man was taken to hospital where he currently remains in a serious but stable condition. A 46-year-old man, of Loughborough, and a 28-year-old man, of Leicester, have both been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and violent disorder in connection with the incident.

They have both since been released under investigation. A 28-year-old man, of Birstall, was also arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. He has since been released with no further action.

A full investigation remains ongoing and enquiries are continuing. Police continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who has any information to make contact.

Detective Sergeant George Fraser said: “We know there were a number of people in the area and at the pub at the time who may have seen this incident or events leading up to it. If you were in the area on that Friday evening, please think back to anything you may have seen or heard which could assist our enquiries. If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time, please also check this and get in touch. Thank you to everyone who has assisted is with our appeal for information so far.”

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting incident 21*513061. You can also report online at www.leics.police.uk In separate issues, last month antisocial behaviour warning letters were sent to several young people within Glenfield and the surrounding area after continuing to commit Antisocial behaviour. These are being followed up by regular patrols in hotspots. Many of these incidents were reported on the Glenwatch facebook page. Just search for Glenwatch on facebook or you can contact Glenwatch by email at contact@glenwatch.org.uk and on our website glenwatch.org.uk

Halloween is coming – why not plan a Light Party?

THE SHOPS are once again full of the masks, costumes and sweets of Halloween.

Your children will almost certainly want to be a part of it all, but how can you ensure they have a good time?

More and more churches around the country are holding Light Parties, which allow for children to dress up and have fun together in safety. Scripture Union have a party pack which can be downloaded, or you might try some ideas from Messy Church, at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/KarenDcrafts/messy-church-light-party/

MY FIRST CAR

By Paul Tuff I remember the very first car I bought It cost me just twenty pound The car had got only one fault It was always breaking down.

From new it had one careful owner Along with ten mad ones as well But after I’d given it a lick of paint When it was dark you just couldn’t tell.

The first journey I took the car on Was a family trip to Bradgate Park What I didn’t know at the time Was the car didn’t like the dark.

As I drove back up Bradgate Hill The car suddenly came to a halt I didn’t know what was wrong with it I just knew it wasn’t my fault.

The family got out and started to push After a time they were pushing real slow I offered them words of encouragement As we only had three miles to go.

That Austin was a funny old car It had developed a mind of its own Taking us anywhere we wanted to go But then refusing to take us back home.

After a year I sold that car Which cost me just twenty pound I forgot to tell its new owner That it was always breaking down.

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Didn’t mean that!

HERE ARE some more reallife extracts from church bulletins and notices that didn’t come out quite in the way intended!

• The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.

• Harvest Supper Friday at 6pm. Prayer and medication to follow.

• The Men’s Group will meet at 6pm. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, wine and dessert will be served for a nominal feel.

• Jumble sale: The ladies of our church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

• Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7pm. Please use the back door.

• For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

• At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.

Railway Stories

BY TED COOK

CARRYING on the story of my time in London during the signalling failure after a fire at Kentish Town.

The idea was that, at the end of each section of the failure of the signalling, was to have a man sending trains in and at the other end a man to collect the form which authorised the train through. So only one train at a time went through the section.

Now I was stationed at the north end of the failure at the entrance to Belsize Tunnel. Above the tunnel were houses and one night there was an almighty row going on in one of the houses. It got really bad when, all of a sudden, a portable tv flew through one of the windows and fell about three feet from where I was standing!

Well I’d had enough and shouted up at the house. A man opened what was left of the window looked out and shouted at me. “You want to be careful down there mate - it’s a railway line!”

I replied that it was not the trains I was afraid of it was people throwing tvs at me! He replied “I didn’t throw it at you I threw it at her!” By “Her” I thought he must mean his partner!

He closed the window so I thought something had to be done so I rang the Power Box to get the police. It went quiet after that so I never knew what had happened perhaps they made up ... or worse?!

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People want July fortnight to remain

Majority opt to keep earlier school holidays in Leicester and Leicestershire

Do You Remember WAYFINDER SHOES?

NEARLY 18,000 responses have been received from people sharing their views on when school holidays in Leicester and Leicestershire should fall.

In eight-week consultations held by Leicestershire County and Leicester City councils this summer, the majority said they didn’t want big changes to the existing term time patterns.

When it meets next week, Leicestershire County Council’s ruling cabinet will be advised to opt to preserve Leicestershire’s ‘July Fortnight’, an earlier October half term and a longer autumn term.

The city council will also look to adopt the same option following feedback from city residents.

The consultations ran separately, but at the same time with the same proposed patterns, and presented a number of options, which included bringing the city and county in line with national holidays.

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Leicestershire County Council received nearly 12,500 responses in the county, which reflects the strength of feeling and importance this has to many.

The city council received more than 5,500 responses to our consultation and the majority – 65.8% wanted to keep the existing pattern.

Around 69% of respondents in the county wanted to keep the traditional holiday pattern. Popular reasons included the opportunity to have less busy, affordable, quality family holidays.

And if agreed by both authorities, the city and county’s term time dates will be aligned going forward for the next five years from autumn 2022 through to summer 2027.

(Some academies might be following a different term-time pattern to their local authority’s. If your child’s school is an academy, and you are unsure of their future term dates, please check their website or contact them directly.)

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Top 10 Tips for Improving Fuel Efficiency We’ve all watched helplessly as the cost of fuel has rocketed over the last few years. Whilst we can’t do anything to beat the increases, there are ways we can minimise its impact. Here are our top ten tips for improving fuel efficiency.

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Check the internet. Sites like www.petrolprices.com are invaluable as they’ll not only tell you where to find the cheapest petrol near your postcode, they’ll also tell you the highest, lowest and average prices in your area.

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Drive more efficiently. The experts tell us that it’s possible to cut 60% off your fuel bills just by driving more carefully. Don’t ‘warm up’ the engine, accelerate gradually (try to stay under 3,000 revs), avoid sharp braking, drive in the correct gear and at your car’s optimum speed.

Stay aware of your positioning and the road conditions ahead to avoid sudden movement.

3.

Don’t fill your tank. Remember that fuel weighs a lot, so find a balance between not having to go to the petrol station that often but not carrying a full tank either, rather aiming for between one half and three quarters full.

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Streamline your car. Again, weight is a huge factor in fuel efficiency.

Don’t keep a buggy, golf clubs or other unnecessary items in the car.

Take off roof racks that add wind resistance and force your engine to work harder.

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Keep a regular eye on your tyre pressure. Check your car’s manual to find out what the levels should be and ensure they don’t dip lower than this. This will mean your car needs less oomph to keep it moving.

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Turn off the air conditioning. Many cars have air conditioning on by default and it does use an incredible amount of fuel, so make sure it’s turned off unless you really need it. Similarly, use your demisters and heated windscreens sparingly. However, if it’s really hot do use your air conditioning because driving with open windows causes drag and is even less cost effective.

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Avoid super fuels. Unless you have a highly tuned performance car, the difference isn’t noticeable enough to warrant the extra cost.

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Choose where you fill up. Again, check out www.petrolprices. com and plan ahead. Fill up at a supermarket station when you’re doing your regular shop, particularly if they have a petrol promotion running and if you have a loyalty card attached to the supermarket.

Don’t be caught out with an empty tank when your only option is a motorway service station.

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Combine short trips into one longer one. Cold starts are inefficient so plan ahead and try to do more than one errand when you go out.

10. Last but not least, if you don’t have auto stop/start built into your car, turn the engine off if stuck in a jam. The general rule of thumb is that if you think you’re going to be stationary for more than three minutes, it’s worth switching off.

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With such an array of complementary therapies on offer, it can be difficult to know which one might best suit your particular ailment or condition. Here’s the low-down on some of the most popular therapies and the kinds of conditions they can help.

Acupuncture Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine needles into particular points in the skin. Where the needles are placed will depend on your condition. Acupuncturists believe that stimulating these points can correct imbalances in the flow of qi or energy (see also Traditional Chinese Medicine below).

Good for: pain relief (it is sometimes used postsurgery), menstrual and menopausal problems, tendonitis, urinary problems, sports injuries.

Chiropractic Chiropractors work to correct dysfunction in the joints and muscles and work particularly on the spinal column, where problems such as neck and back pain can originate. Through manual treatments, such as spinal manipulation and adjustment, it can treat and help to prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Good for: headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, stress.

Homeopathy Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances – usually given in tablet form – that are said to help to trigger the body’s own natural system of healing. Based on the principle of treating ‘like with like’, the tablets contain minute amounts of substances, which in large doses would trigger a reaction, but in minute doses actually help to alleviate the condition.

osteopathy, herbalism, homeopathy and exercise, which can all help the body to cleanse itself of toxins and alleviate stress.

Good for: chronic and acute conditions, such as digestive problems, chronic fatigue, hormonal problems, anxiety.

Osteopathy Osteopathy is considered mainstream these days and you can often be treated on the NHS. Working on the bones, joints and muscles, osteopathy uses manipulation, massage and light movements to holistically rebalance physical, mental and emotional problems.

Good for: back pain, pregnancy-related problems, sports injuries.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM works on the belief that illness is caused by disharmony (or dis-ease) in the body due to an imbalance of the flow of qi or energy. Qi is made up of two forces, yin and yang, and illness occurs when one of these forces dominates. A combination of Chinese herbs and acupuncture is usually used.

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What to expect from a consultation

Good for: allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, hay fever, pre-menstrual syndrome, sinusitis.

During the first consultation with your therapist you will be asked a lot of questions about your overall health, not just about your particular condition. This is because complementary therapists look at the body as a whole, not just one part of it.

Naturopathy Naturopathy uses a combination of natural therapies to help the body to heal itself.

Therapies include diet, hydrotherapy,

Remember to always consult your GP about your condition and don’t stop taking any prescribed medicine without discussing it with your GP first.

‘Silver splitters’ try love again ARE YOU over 65? Want to get married again? Then you are right on-trend.

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that ‘silver splitters’ – those who have divorced in later life – are remarrying in ever greater numbers.

In fact, the number of brides and grooms aged 65 and over has gone up more than any other age bracket in the past decade.

Having better health into older age, access to dating websites, and financial independence are thought to encourage this surge in later-life marriages.

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Letter from Uncle Eustace

When the film makers come to church The Rectory St James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren It has all been excitement and activity here this last week, with a period drama being filmed using our church.

It was remarkable how many people felt the need to drop in to church to collect magazines, check the reading rota or arrange flowers, just happening to stumble over the film stars en route. If only they were filming every week, then our brasses would be permanently gleaming, woodwork smothered in beeswax and the notice board kept in a state of perpetual tidiness.

Our Ladies Guild was thrilled to be asked to take part in a crowd scene. I saw little point in the wardrobe department taking hours fitting them out with Victorian dresses, as the result was little different from normal. The only awkward moment came after filming, when Mrs Simms was told she could now remove her bustle. She told the girl she already had.

The producer thanked me for taking the trouble of going round church before they arrived, removing all those modern conveniences that would not have been there in the nineteenth century.

I hadn’t the heart to tell him that nothing was any different from normal.

Lord Marchmount was thoroughly miffed that they were not also using his castle for filming, even though the producer explained with exemplary patience that they needed a nineteenth century setting, not one which looked as if the cast had just returned from the Crusades. His revenge, getting the farm staff to spread slurry in all the surrounding fields throughout filming, has apparently meant that film stars now have a clause in their contracts protecting them from rural life.

When all was finished, I thought it only right to invite the film crew and actors to the vicarage for sherry. When the producer left, I was delighted to be told he had just discovered the perfect home for filming his next project – which is about Elizabethan poverty.

Your loving uncle,

Eustace

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NEW ONLINE TOOL HELPS WOMEN AND GIRLS PINPOINT LOCATIONS WHERE THEY FEEL UNSAFE LEICESTER, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed the launch of a new online tool enabling women and girls to flag areas of the county that make them feel unsafe.

StreetSafe is a three-month national pilot launched by the Home Office as part of its strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.

It will enable users to pin drop areas on a map where they feel at increased risk of crime - regardless of whether an offence has actually taken place.

The data will be available to police and crime commissioners to improve safety and target resources in the right places, implementing additional security measures including night-time patrols and better street lighting.

Welcoming the new scheme Mr Matthews said: “No area of Leicestershire should be off-limits to the public - especially women and girls - because of the risk or perceived threat of crime. If we can take positive action to address vulnerabilities and reduce the opportunity for violence, then I am determined to make that happen.

“StreetSafe will arm decision-makers with the information they need to make improvements in the right areas. This is all part of the

Government’s ambitious plans to be more responsive to the needs of our communities and return power to the law-abiding citizen, which I wholeheartedly endorse.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a top priority and as part of that commitment I want to understand where problems exist and do everything possible to prevent them so people can walk our streets with confidence.”

StreetSafe has the support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and is hosted on the national policing website police.uk.

It is primarily aimed at women and girls and will allow the public to anonymously drop a pin on a map and describe the factors that cause them concern, including behavioural and environmental reasons why they felt unsafe including poorly-lit walkways to incidents of public harassment.

The information will be used alongside other key data by policing, in partnership with stakeholders, to deliver improved wellbeing and safety for communities.

Changes and improvements could range from installing CCTV and street lighting across a park or common, to introducing night-time patrols led by officers or members of the local community, such as Neighbourhood Watch groups.

You can access StreetSafe at https://www. police.uk/streetsafe.

While the tool has not been designed to report crime, the Government and police are also urging more women and girls to come forward and report crimes like sexual harassment through existing channels such as 101.

You can also report crime and anti-social behaviour to Leicestershire Police online at https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/howto-report-a-crime/ In an emergency always dial 999.

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St Peter’s Church News I REMEMBER longing for an Airfix kit when I was little.

It was definitely a model of an aeroplane I wanted, but I can’t remember which one. I also remember getting it, and discovering that making it required a level of skill, attention and patience which I was nowhere near possessing.

So I gave up, and it wasn’t for another 30 years that I tried another one. I always kept it in the back of my head as something that seemed wonderful, but always believed I’d mess it up again if I tried, that I just couldn’t ‘do’ models. Now, I wouldn’t say my first attempt in my thirties was perfect (nor any of those since) but I did discover that actually I could do it, and not just do it, but enjoy it and get lost in the detailed and careful process of putting one together, and feel better afterwards.

The first thing we learn about God from the Bible is that he is Creator. I don’t want to get drawn into the arguments about six days versus science – my position is that the six days account is literature which expresses meaning and doesn’t conflict with scientific theories – but I do believe that behind all the beauty that exists is a wonderful artist who has devised it and sustains it. Which is why I think art and creative craft – in all its forms, whether it’s painting, music, knitting, computer design, or even Airfix modelling – is a universal human capacity, and one which brings joy; engaging actively with art expresses part of our Godgiven nature and therefore gives us life.

At this time of year in the church we celebrate the Creation God has made. Part of that must drive us to care for it more deeply, to consider how we can protect the environment around us in all kinds of ways, from electric cars to bug hotels. But part of it too must mean giving ourselves to using our own creative gifts. We see this in the flower-arranging which is so much part of Harvest, but if that isn’t your forte, let me ask, what is? How will you feed your soul with creativity this autumn?

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The ReNew Cafe on Thursday Mornings How about trying the ReNew café at St Peter’s Church Centre on Thursday mornings (9.30am-12 noon). There you can pick up a pack and pursue your own project, or you can bring your own from home to work on in a peaceful environment with good coffee and cake to hand. Do something familiar, try something new, or just come and watch other people creating.

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Thus Spoke The Prophetess Trilogy ~ by local writer Carlym Allamaire Quantrill ~ One Good Thing • All We Once Knew • The End of Time (A Surreal & Irreverent Story About Life, the Universe & Everything) IT’S NOT THAT I wrote this story but more that this story wanted to be told and it chose me to tell it.

And the good news is now I’ve written it, you get to read it! It’s a trilogy. The three main characters are Elra, a young girl, she represents Nature and Faith, she is innocent, inquisitive and always asking questions.

Nathaniel, a young soldier, is based on a famous philosopher, and represents Humanity in its Fall from Grace. he is cynical & critical, even cruel but ultimately, he really is a “Wounded Soldier.”

And then there is The Old Wizard aka Jethro Tull. He leads the trio on their fantastical journey, offering both answers and questions. He is an enigma, and it is your task Dear Reader to work out who is this mysterious Old Wizard?

The style of this story is best described as Surrealism, Dark Fantasy, though it is hard to pigeonhole. These books are hard hitting, controversial, some might say irreverent and some topics too heavy for children to read. The story explores different Philosophies, Religions, Cultures, Psychologies, Concepts of Time.

It delves into history, political theories, the environment, war and many social issues; addiction, greed, jealousy, the 9 -5 treadmill, suicide, murder, love, isolation, genocide, vivisection.

Characters are drawn from all religions: Jesus, Lucifer, Buddha, Mohammed, Angels, Yogis. References are made to Popular culture: Music, Film, Literature e.g., Bowie, Punk, Cohen, Woodstock, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Brando, Howard Hughes, Logan’s Run, actors “too young to die.” There is a supporting cast of talking animals: Little Brown Dog, Brother Bear, Lone Wolf (The Universal Soul), Tiny Monkey, Liar Bird & White Tiger (last of his kind.) Other characters are: Dragons, Unicorns, Mermaids, Sea Monsters, a Vampire, Aliens, Serpents, Time & her cohort Timeless, The Dark Prince etc.

After a journey through many strange lands, deserts, islands, forests, jungles, underground chambers and tunnels, a pyramid, castle, on sea, down rivers, across lakes, through sky, space & time our travellers finally reach the end of their journey. Here they witness the ultimate Apocalyptic Battle Between Good & Evil, the identity of The Old Wizard (Jethro Tull), is revealed for all to see, the question is what happens at “The End of Time?”

To find out more please visit my website: www.thusspoketheprophetess.co.uk. All three books: One Good Thing, All We Once Knew & the End of Time are now available on Amazon as POD or Kindle.

Carlym Allamaire Quantrill

Skip Alexander - Golfing Legend One of the regular contributors to the Ady Dayman show on Radio Leicester - Jenny Beech - related Skip Alexander’s remarkable story recently, and we thought Gazette readers may also be interested, so here it is, courtesy of Wikipedia: STEWART Murray “Skip” Alexander, Jr. (August 6, 1918 – October 24, 1997) was an American collegiate and professional golfer.

Alexander was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Durham, North Carolina. He attended Duke University from 1937 to 1940. During that time, he helped Duke win the Southern Conference Championship in golf three times, won the individual conference title twice, was a two-time Southern Intercollegiate medalist and twice reached the quarter-finals of the National Intercollegiate Tournament.

Alexander turned professional in 1941 and joined the PGA Tour in 1946. In 1948 he won his first tour event, the Tucson Open. He would win twice more on tour.

On September 24, 1950, Alexander was the lone survivor of a plane crash in Evansville, Indiana, in which he was severely burned over 70% of his body. After 17 operations, one of which was to permanently freeze his badly burned fingers around the grip of a golf club instead of removing them, he returned to help the United States win the 1951 Ryder Cup. Sam Snead, the Ryder Cup captain that year, paired Alexander against the British champion, John Panton, in the singles portion of the competition. Although the thought was that it might well be a throwaway match, it would at least save their other players from playing Panton, who was beating everyone at that time. Alexander, with both hands bleeding, won the match by the largest margin in Ryder Cup history to that point, 8 & 7.

Alexander served as the golf pro at Lakewood Country Club (now known as St. Petersburg Country Club) in St. Petersburg, Florida starting in 1951, and served in that capacity for 34 years.

Alexander was awarded the 1959 Ben Hogan Award for golfers who make a comeback after suffering a physical handicap.

How to shorten – or extend – your life EVERY TIME you eat a hot dog, you have shortened your life by 36 minutes. But if you eat a portion of nuts, or even better a peanut butter and jam sandwich, you will have added 30 minutes to your life.

These are just some of the findings in a recent study at the University of Michigan. It created a Health Nutritional Index on almost 6,000 foods, which calculated the health burden of one gram of food, and then When I told my wife I was scaled it up to a standard looking for cheap flights on serving size. the internet, she got very excited, which was odd as Thus, processed meat, trans she’s never shown an interest fatty acids and sodium in the in darts before. hot dog take their toll, while the high nut content in the My mate called me up sandwich is very nutritious. to ask, “What are you As one professor explained: up to at the mo?”

“Small targeted substitutions “Probably failing my driving offer a feasible strategy to test,” I told him. achieve significant health benefits.”

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Applications for secondary school places now open PARENTS and carers with children due to start secondary school in Leicestershire in September 2022 can now apply for school places.

The application process is now open, and parents need to apply for their preferred schools by Sunday, 31st October 2021.

More information about schools in Leicestershire and the application process can be found at https://www.leicestershire. gov.uk/education-andchildren/schools-collegesand-academies/schooladmissions/apply-for-asecondary-school-place Last year over 95 per cent of children received a place at their preferred school but parents and carers are reminded that to help increase their chances of securing a place they need to apply for three schools, including their catchment school.

No school will automatically allow your children admission so it’s crucial that applications are submitted before the 31st October deadline.

Parents can find out more information about schools and admissions in the council’s ‘Your Guide to Education’ which is available online at: https://www.leicestershire. gov.uk/education-andchildren/schools-collegesand-academies/schooladmissions/your-guide-toeducation#list For further advice on your preferred schools and information around virtual open days, please contact individual schools directly.

Parents unable to apply online can call the Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 6684 and request a form to be sent out.

A total of 7,400 on time applications were received for Autumn 2021 start, of which: • 88.9 per cent secured their first choice (89.2 per cent in 2020) • 95.4 per cent secured one of their top three choices (95.6 per cent in 2020)

A fairer electoral voting system?

THE LATE Edward de Bono put forward an alternative to the first-past-the-post electoral system that the UK currently uses. The following is an extract from his article which was published in the Independent newspaper in May 1994.

UNDER THE first-past-the-post electoral system a candidate who gets one vote more than an opponent gets the seat. Those who voted for the loser might as well not have voted. Theoretically, a party could win every seat in Parliament by just one vote - and just under 50 per cent of the voters would thereby be totally ignored.

The usual cry is for proportional representation, which works quite well in some countries but leads to weak government in others. What is the alternative?

There is a remarkably simple one that would be easy to implement. If a member of Parliament is elected with 60 per cent of the votes cast in his or her constituency, that person has 0.6 of a vote in the House of Commons. If the member obtained only 40 per cent (in a three-sided race), that member has only 0.4 of a vote. In this way, voters whose candidate was defeated would still be represented because the voting power of the winner would be reduced.

Under this system a majority of seats would not necessarily ensure a ruling party. If the opposition had better-quality votes these could add up to more votes than those held by the party with the largest number of seats. For example, 10 votes worth 0.4 each would be outweighed by six 0.7 votes.

At this point, matters could go in two directions. We could proceed with normal majority voting as at present. On any issue the party with the largest number of votes would win. The fact that the total number of votes would be rather less than it is today would not matter in the least.

The beauty of fractional voting is the ease with which it could be implemented. Any enterprising political journalist could work out the ‘real’ voting strengths in Parliament and the ‘real’ votes cast on any issue. It is also a system that is totally fair.

Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono

(19/5/1933 – 9/6/2021)

was a Maltese physician, psychologist, author, inventor, philosopher, and consultant.

He originated the term lateral thinking, wrote the book Six Thinking Hats, and was a proponent of the teaching of thinking as a subject in schools.

In theory, both the winning candidate and the runnerup could take their seats in the House of Commons and both could use their fractional votes on any issue. Only the physical size of the chamber and the cost of having more members there would make this impractical - and those are not very good reasons.

In most democracies there is a dictatorship of the majority.

Except for publicity purposes the opposition might as well not exist. The losers have to sit around and wait for the next election. But, in a fast- moving world, to vote occasionally and then be ignored - except for byelections - is not enough.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Would you be in favour of introducing Fractional Voting?

Drop us a line with your thoughts. Email us at info@glenfieldgazette. com or write to: Fractional Voting, Glenfield Gazette, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT.

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Seven tips for teaching children about money KNOWING how to manage your money is an essential life skill. The staff at Christians Against Poverty (CAP) offer some ways to help your children learn.

ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY ATTITUDE TOWARDS MONEY Show them that money is a tool. It’s important to be in control of it – rather than be controlled by it.

LET THEM SEE HOW YOU PLAN YOUR OWN FINANCES You (probably!) put time and effort into managing your money – let your children know this. Let them see whatever you use – a budgeting spreadsheet or app, that helps you to manage your income and spending.

TALK TO THEM ABOUT BUDGETING It’s OK not to be able to buy your children everything they want. It can be an important learning opportunity for them. Don’t be afraid to talk about budgets, and the fact that money is a finite resource, and is to be used wisely.

LET THEM PRACTISE HANDLING THEIR OWN MONEY WITH AN APP If you want your children to practise their money skills, why not try the GoHenry app? https://www.gohenry.com/uk/ Here’s what two CAP parents said about it: ‘We opened a GoHenry account initially for our daughter at 10/11. It’s a loaded-up debit card which got her used to keeping an eye on her pocket money, deciding what to spend it on, and also to using pin numbers/bank machines etc.’

‘I use GoHenry with my kids. I have it set up that they get a fixed amount each week. My son is learning to check what money he has on the app before buying. He can also see quickly how much he has saved up. As a parent you can set up spending limits on it and you get a notification every time they spend money, which is really helpful too.’

HELP THEM LEARN TO SAVE UP FOR THE THINGS THEY REALLY WANT As it gets easier to ‘buy now, pay later’, one really useful skill is to teach our children how and why to save up for things.

“We involved our lad in money conversations from a young age. When he wanted to buy a particular toy, and we thought it ‘cheap and tatty’ we would discuss whether it was worth it. Then we agreed to wait a couple of weeks, save his pocket money, and buy a better version of it.

He got a better toy, and also he learned the value/reward of saving. Now 15 years old, he can assess what he wants, think through how best to buy it, and shop for best deals.”

POCKET MONEY CAN BE A USEFUL TOOL TO PRACTISE SAVING PRINCIPLES “We have a nine-year-old and when she asks for things, our standard reply is, ‘yes, you can save for it with your pocket money’. That has helped her learn that if you are patient, you can save for what you want.”

GIVE THEM SOME RESPONSIBILITY TO CHOOSE HOW MONEY GETS SPENT Finally, don’t underestimate the power of giving children a bit of (age-appropriate) responsibility. If they’re old enough to understand budgeting, why not put them in charge of deciding what to buy for pudding this weekend, or for a day out with the family?

For more tips on managing money, have a look at the CAP Money Course, which includes versions for young people. (https://capuk. org/i-want-help/courses/cap-money-course/introduction)

All the latest news from Beyond Bully Silver Award.

At the end of last year, the school achieved the silver ‘Beyond Bullying award’. The school had already achieved a bronze award 3 years ago and as it was time to renew the award, they decided to go for the next step up. The Beyond Bullying Award is an important way for a school to gain accreditation and recognition for its achievements in developing an effective whole-school approach to anti-bullying and embedding good practice.

Thank you to the children, especially School Council, and the staff for working hard to achieve this!

Morrisons Good to Grow Scheme

On Monday 6th September, Morrison’s launched ‘It’s Good to Grow’. The programme aims to encourage school children to get outdoors and get growing, helping them to understand where their food comes from and how to grow their own fruit and vegetables, in order to make healthier food choices now and in the future.

Between Monday 6th September and Sunday 24th October, for every £10 spent in store or online, customers will get 1 Grow Token which they can donate to their chosen school. Then, from 1st November, schools will be able to redeem their Grow Tokens against a wide variety of gardening equipment.

Glenfield Primary has signed up to the scheme and it would be great to receive some gardening equipment so that the children can start planting things around the school.

KIDS’ UNLIKE most 12 year-olds, Maya Clayton is desperate to go to bed early. Falling asleep is the only chance she has to save her dad - the brilliant but slightly odd Professor Dexter.

The Professor invented a device that allows you to visit other people’s dreams. But the devious Lilith Delamere has trapped him inside a nightmare and Maya and the mysterious Dream Bandits must find a way to rescue him before it’s too late!

Maya will face a dangerous journey and some difficult choices. But sometimes all you need is a dream . . . and a bit of courage.

Featuring a hospital heist, some banana-loving llamas and a talking cat called Bin Bag, this is one mind-bending adventure you won’t want to wake up from.

Apparently there’s a new flavour of dog food coming out. it’s going to be called ‘Postman Pate’.

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Chicken Dhansak This warming curry is perfect for a chilly autumn evening. It’s a fairly mild dish, but if you prefer something a little hotter, add a chopped red or green chilli pepper to the minced onion mixture.

1. Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor or blender and whizz for a few seconds until finely minced.

2. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the minced onion mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

3. Cut the chicken fillets into large chunks and add to the frying pan. Cook over a medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the red lentils and stock or water. Cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally for 30-35 minutes until the chicken and lentils are tender.

4. Add the tomatoes and simmer uncovered for a further 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes are soft. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with boiled basmati rice and onion and cucumber relish. Garnish with fried onions.

Tip To make the relish, simply mix together finely shredded red onion with thinly sliced cucumber, fresh chopped mint, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little salt.

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October is ADHD Awareness Month

By Lindzi Mayann

THE THEME for 2021 is Reframing ADHD: Changing the Perspective.

A Different Perspective.

What if you spent your life not being able to do something that seems to come so naturally to others, like walking. Then you were told there’s a reason for it, and whilst finding out the reason doesn’t mean you can suddenly walk - it does mean you can stop blaming yourself for not being able to. And even though it’s difficult sometimes, you find ways around it, and you develop other skills and focus on other strengths.

Then, people around you don’t believe the reason. They say you’re just an idiot, using it as an excuse, you’re choosing it or not trying hard enough.

This has been my experience with ADHD. Perhaps the abilities I do have, and even the talents such as writing poems, make it harder to accept that I do also have big differences in certain areas.

Sensory issues, differences in the way I process emotions and information, difficulties with organisation, concentrating and hyperactivity: all have an impact.

Mostly I’m good. I have effective techniques, a network of support and I work hard to keep improving on all of my skills.

I find ADHD is my biggest problem when others lack awareness.

If I forget something, interrupt, burst into tears, talk too loudly, misunderstand information or lose something over and over - I don’t do any of these things purposely.

Replace getting angry, shaming me or using rhetorical

questions: erm, did you really think that was the right thing to do?

Instead, understand.

ADHD brains are sensitive, in many ways, and the judgements can become a problematic force.

Not meeting the expectations of others can become a downward spiral.

Why can’t I just do that?

A main theme of life was being told how I should be thinking and how I should be behaving.

I’d like to be able to tell people I’m ADHD and, if anything at all, be asked if there’s anything they can do, rather than react with disbelief or scorn.

I’m not looking for an excuse to act a certain way. I’d just like the same treatment I show everyone else patience, respect, kindness and nurture.

Everyone is different, right?

If a person tells you they’re ADHD, they’re telling you for a reason.

Work out the reason.

Having acceptance makes everything easier to cope with! Thank you for reading my perspective.

For more www.lindzi.co.uk

Did you spot all 10 differences?

1. Mouth changed, 2. Bird on the car, 3. Sun, 4. Zipper gone, 5. Teeth missing, 6. Balloon, 7. Track missing, 8. Lady’s hand, 9. Hair colour, 10. Pattern gone

Corticosteroid Alternative Giving Hope to Boys living with Duchenne - Report from Alex’s Wish Charity ​EMMA HALLAM, Founder and CEO of Leicestershire-based Alex’s Wish is celebrating having received some exciting news. A clinical project they supported which was aiming to find an alternative to traditional steroid treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has released its results.

Says Emma, “Corticosteroids are the main stay treatment for those living with Duchenne. My son, Alex, has been on steroids since he was just four years old and first diagnosed with this life limiting disease. They come with lots of nasty side effects including stunting of growth, weight gain and poor bone health which probably explains how Alex broke his hip when he was nine. Alex is now receiving 6-monthly calcium infusions to help strengthen his bones.

“As a charity Alex’s Wish concentrate on raising money to invest into clinical research, clinical trials and increasing clinical trial capacity to help delay symptoms by several years effectively buying time for a cure to be found. We wanted to support a project to help bring a new drug to market that will hopefully, one day, replace traditional corticosteroids; something that has the same anti-inflammatory benefits with less side effects that can have a serious impact on patients’ quality of life.

“We invested £47,000 into Vamorolone with Eric Hoffman, CEO at ReverGen BioPharma back in 2015. This funding has helped support the clinical trials necessary to prove the drug’s effectiveness.

The results following a Phase 2 clinical trial from Santhera Pharmaceuticals and ReverGen BioPharma showed that boys on Vamorolone did better than those taking the placebo. It also found that Vamorolone had a better safety profile than Prednisolone, one of the corticosteroids prescribed to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients.

The trial, called VISION-DMD, is a Phase2b trial looking at the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics (movement in the body) and pharmacodynamics (effects on the body) of Vamorolone in comparison to corticosteroids and placebo. This trial recruited patients globally. The trial tested how long it took for boys to stand and this was used as the main clinical measurement to show whether or not the treatment was effective.

“As a charity we’re thrilled about the positive results of this study as it represents a culmination of over a decade of scientific research and a tremendous milestone for the Duchenne community. We are incredibly grateful to have been able to contribute towards this important work. We can only do that with our supporters help so I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has and continues to support Alex’s Wish. Their support is making a profound difference to those who live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”

WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Vamorolone has not yet been approved for use and will need to be approved by the regulators. It has been granted Orphan Drug status in the US and in Europe and has Promising Innovate Medicine status from the UK Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This may make it eligible for the Early Access to Medicines Scheme in the UK and would mean that patients in the UK could access the medicine sooner than it is formally approved for use.

To find out more about Alex’s Wish please visit: www. alexswish.co.uk Alex’s Wish is a registered charity (1148845) set-up in late 2012 to eradicate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a serious muscle-wasting disease affecting 1 in every 3,500 boys born. It’s 100% fatal and children are unlikely to live beyond their twenties. Duchenne affects all cultures and countries – it is a worldwide problem. There is NO CURE or effective treatments that will help all children at present.

However, a medical breakthrough is imminent.

On the 90th day of Christmas, my true love said to me: ‘You take Christmas too seriously.’

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The CRAFTY STITCHERS of Leicestershire MAY I INTRODUCE you to ‘Crafty Stitchers Leicestershire’. Our main aim is to meet together, enjoy each other’s company and our hobby of embroidery.

At our meetings we have stitch afternoons, learning new techniques or new stitches from each other or from an expert. We also have speakers and these range from those telling of their journey through stitch or maybe their travels abroad or how they had come across a particular idea and had made it their life’s work, bringing with them some of their beautiful work to show us.

During lock down we have had some very interesting Zoom meetings and have completed two joint projects, making quilts for the ‘Linus Charity’ We meet from 2.00-4.30 on the second Saturday each month at Braunstone West Social Centre, St Mary’s Avenue (off Braunstone Lane), Leicester, LE3 3FT If you enjoy being creative, like any sort of stitch and would like to join us, you would be most welcome. If, however, you are interested in finding a new hobby and don’t have any previous experience, I’m sure you would enjoy it too. Please contact Briony on 01162 872531 for further information or just turn up on the day.

Susan Flint

IF YOU can find the titles of 15 AFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIES in the Wordsearch grid above, you could win yourself a meal for two and a bottle of house wine at The Stamford Arms in DIALMFORMURDER FRENZ Groby.

AllNOTORIOUS you have to do to go into the draw is find - and mark a line PSYCH through - the 15 classic films. These can run vertically, horizontally ROPE orREBECCA diagonally (and backwards!).

Send your marked entry forms to: BATES MOTEL, Glenfield SUSPICION THEBIR Gazette, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by WEDNESDAY 20th October 2021.

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