Sports Facilities Officer
JOB VACANCY: PAGE 3
MID-SEPTEMBER 2019
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Bagworth Show raised £1,500 THE SEVENTEENTH annual Bagworth Open Show took place on Saturday 24th August, one of the hottest days of the year. It was organised by the Bagworth Forward Group (BFG). As well as the exhibits, refreshments and Tombola (well run by Mrs Martin and her family), there were stalls inside and outside of the Sure Start Centre and the Dog Show on the adjoining field (see article elsewhere in this magazine for more details). The Show was successful in more ways than one. More than £1500 was raised which will be used to enhance the life of the village of Bagworth. In addition this is very much a well enjoyed community event and is no doubt the biggest one of the year in the village. There is a real buzz around the Show. 73 exhibitors displayed 489 exhibits which could be viewed after judging in the Community Centre’s two halls. There were 22 trophies to be won as well as cash prizes. A new exhibitor, Dave Gammon, won the Adrian Smith trophy for Best in Show. Other trophies were won by Hazel Smith, Diane Palmer, Tuyet Loan Duong, John Flamson, Pete Stretton, John Bennett, Penny McDonald, Mary Gee and Eileen Johnson. The young people’s trophies were won by Elliot Wydell, William Miles and Sophie Ainsworth. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ...>
Charity Family Disco TICKETS ARE now on sale for the charity family disco event on Saturday 9th November at Markfield Community Centre, 7pm till late. Tickets are limited so please book in advance. Prices are: £5 per adult and £2.50 for over 5 years. Under 5 years free. This will be a great family disco and buffet, with some amazing prizes to be won. All proceeds are going to Air Ambulance Service & Wishes 4 Kids Contact Dianne for tickets on 07748 915829.
Happy Retirement!
ON 31ST AUGUST people from across the Benefice of Markfield; Thornton, Bagworth & Stanton under Bardon, and Copt Oak joined together for afternoon tea at Stanton village hall to say farewell to Rector, The Reverend Simon Nicholls and his wife, Rosemary. They have now both retired, having served us since 2004. Sixty people gathered together to enjoy the fellowship of the afternoon and, as ever with ‘come and share’ church functions, there were plenty of savouries and delicious cakes for all to enjoy. Though tinged with sadness, it was good to have this opportunity to thank Simon and Rosemary for all their work across the benefice: their support, encouragement, teaching and care. They will be moving to Derbyshire and their gifts from the Benefice of gardening items and gardening vouchers will be useful in creating their new garden there. A service was held at St Peter’s Church, Thornton on Sunday 1st September, serving as Simon and Rosemary’s last in the Benefice. The bells were rung, people sang, the organ played as a wonderful service of worship was held. Simon’s sermon, Pauline’s prayers and words, and Rosemary’s poems all focussed God’s faithfulness and constancy, even in times of change. Refreshments were served after the service – yes, yet more cake! There were many farewells and much encouragement for them to enjoy their well-deserved and new-found freedom. We wish them all the best for the future.
Shirley Garlick
On behalf of the Junction 22 Group of Churches
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