SEPTEMBER 2021
MONTHLY NEWS, INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT FOR GLENFIELD
The Glenfield Gardeners’ Millennium Green vent!’ summed up The Glenfield Gardeners’ Annual Show by one new visitor. The A Association: een grey and a little bit wet but the mood inside St Peter’s Church hall was nothing Without help, the Trust will close
Gardeners’ Association: A Celebration Show The future of Glenfield THE MILLENNIUM GREEN was set up 23 years ago to keep the land on the north western edge of Glenfield as public open space.
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a definite buzz, chatter and lots of smiles from both those winning prizes and At the time moneyexcited was available from the Countryside Commission for local groups to achieve this. This money could not afternoon out. Lots of old friends were meeting up for the first time in months and be used by public bodies. So the Glenfield Millennium Green Trust ‘WHAT A wonderful event!’ summed up The Glenfield was set up andexhibits most of the area was leased tofantastic the Trust by the ile admiring and it was to meet lots ofAnnual people the show Gardeners’ Showdiscovering by one new visitor. Parish Council. After public consultation, and many community events to raise extra money needed to match the grant, the Green as you know it was created. The aim was always to provide local residents, of all ages and abilities, with a space to use in a variety of ways. There is an area of open grassland for informal use, an infants play area, a garden with raised beds and a glade of native trees where daffodils are planted as a Marie Curie ‘Field of Hope’. Picnic tables and benches have been added in various areas and a perimeter path connects everything.
we were expecting the exhibits to be a little prise, it was quite the opposite. There were The Glenfield Gardeners’ Associatio lays of locally grown flowers and vegetables ‘What a wonderful event!’ summed up The Glenfi number of preserves and wines which were weather may have been grey and a little bit wet b y the judge. like that. There was a definite buzz, excited chatter The Trust has relied on volunteers to manage much of the visitors enjoying an afternoon out. Lots of old frie y delighted the amount of newcomers to maintenance by on the Green and a gardening group meets regularly were catching up while admiring exhibits and it wa during the summer months. Some residents look after sections ntering exhibits for the first time. Winners of for the first time. of the garden in their own time. We have raised money by having coffee mornings, table top sales, garden fetes plant sales and our After a year break, we were expecting the exhibi mer’100trophy were Julie and Michael Steere Club to pay for mowing the grass monthly and major repairs to down but to our surprise, it was quite the opposi As theand trees,had and hedges, also have to pay er ofpaths. items winshave ingrown the we wine classes. some wonderful displays of locally grown flowers for expert help. and an outstanding number of preserves and win wasAs new to us and won ‘best exhibit in the years have passed the Green has become an essential thoroughly enjoyed by the judge. of the recreation - especially during the last 18 months of the ries area for poetry section were outstanding We were particularly delighted by the amount of pandemic. Unfortunately it has also meant that we could hold no The weather may have been grey and a little bit wet but the mood the show who were entering exhibits for the first ti community celebrations onOlder’. the Green. Lindzi It has also led to on the themeevents of or‘Growing Mayann theChurch most insidewas St Peter’s halldeserving was nothing likewinner. that. There was a our ‘Worthy Newcomer’ trophy were Julie and M an increase in anti-social behaviour and some damage which has definite buzz, excited chatter and lots of smiles from both those There was a delicious looking selection of cakes and who entered a number of items and had wins in th yet to be put right. winning prizes and visitors enjoying an afternoon out. Lots of old Also, Karin Abbot new to us and won ‘ friends were meeting up for the first time inwas months and were bakes. Many men hadcatching braved thehandicrafts’. menexhibits only chocolate cake Help is needed urgently! up while admiring and it was for fantastic to meetsection lots The entries the poetry we of people discovering show for the first time. recipe. The judge commented how delicious the andthe very thoughtful on thepreserves theme of ‘Growing Old THE CHARITABLE TRUST running the Green has appealed, After a year The over the years, for new memberswere, with only success. Pat Dredge won best exhibit for her inlimited particular, break, we were bak It is with some regret that the current trustees find expecting thethe trophy for ‘Most points in raspberry jam. She also won reci themselves in a position that they are unable to continue exhibits to be a to manage the Green without more help. wer little down but handicrafts’. rasp Without new trustees or volunteers we will have no choice but to to our surprise, close the Trust and the land will revert back tostandard the Parish Council han The of vegetables was very high. Richard it was quite who own the freehold. The the opposite. Bowers, David Allen and There werePhil Burgess swept up a lot of Bow IF YOU ARE WILLING TO BECOME A TRUSTEE some wonderful the to keep this area safe from the any adverse prizeschanges with enormous onions and perfect skinned displays of locally cuc please contact us by phone 0116 2991868 or flowers exhibited some outstanding cucumbers. George grown Patecki e-mail: springtor@btinternet.com. rhu and vegetables Vis This is your opportunity to help protect the environment and make rhubarb. and an sure good opportunities for healthy activity are retained. enjoy tea and cake outside, all beautifully baked b outstanding number of preserves and wines which were thoroughly Visitors were welcomed in a safe environment and could plants from our members too and many visitors enjoyed by the judge. Thank you for reading this article. show able to runof without the CONTINUED PAGE 3wonderful ...> not have been utside, beautifully bakedMillennium by our many members. WeON had a would donation Theall Trustees of Glenfield Green But also, not without the support of our many helpe mbers too and many visitors went away laden with goodies for like theirthank gardens. We would those whoThe helped set up a ARTICLE & ADVERT DEADLINE FOR NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE IS 20THtoSEPTEMBER away,and bakedthe and Parish served cakes in the kitchen, grew been able to run without the support of Glenfield Television Council.
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the prizes with enormous onions and perfect skinned cucumbers. George Patecki exhibited some outstanding rhubarb. Visitors were welcomed in a safe environment and could enjoy tea and cake outside, all beautifully baked by our many members. We had a wonderful donation of plants from our members too and many visitors went away laden with goodies for their gardens. The show would not have been able to run without the support of Glenfield Television and the Parish Council. From page of1 our many helpers. But also, not without the support We would like toWe thank who helped pack werethose particularly delightedset by up the and amount newcomers show who were entering away, baked andofserved cakesto inthethe kitchen, grew plants, exhibits and for the first time. Winners ‘Worthy made judges lunches generally helped ofonourthe day. Newcomer’ trophy were Julie and Michael Thank you alsoSteere to those local businesses that kindly who entered a number of items and had supported us with raffle Most we wins in thedonations. wine classes. Also,importantly, Karin Abbot was would like to saynew a huge thank you to our exhibitors who to us and won ‘best exhibit in handicrafts’. The wonderful entries for the poetry section wereculinary, brought along their creations whether outstanding and very thoughtful on themenot of craft or horticultural. Without whom, there the would ‘Growing Older’. Lindzi Mayann was the most have been a showdeserving at all. winner. PO Box 8, We Markfield, cannot wait There to dowas it all again next year and we do a delicious looking selection of cakes Leics. LE67 hope9ZT that you’ll be there with us. If you’d like the to join in and bakes. Many men had braved men us only Tel: 0116the 287meantime, 3122 then our cake monthly a guest chocolate recipe.meetings The judge with commented how delicious the preserves were, particular, info@glenfieldgazette.com speaker will resume every fourth Tuesday ofinthe month, Pat Dredge won best exhibit for her raspberry jam. She also won the trophy for ‘Most points in www.glenfieldgazette.com 7.30pm at St Peters Church Hall. All are welcome. Keep Gardening everyone.
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The standard of vegetables was very high. Richard Bowers, David Allen and Phil Burgess swept up a lot of the prizes with enormous onions and perfect skinned cucumbers. George Patecki exhibited some outstanding rhubarb. Visitors were welcomed in a safe environment and could enjoy tea and cake outside, all beautifully baked by our many members. We had a wonderful donation of plants from our members too and many visitors went away laden with goodies for their gardens. The show would not have been able to run without the support of Glenfield Television and the Parish Council. But also, not without the support of our many helpers. We would like to thank those who helped set up and pack away, baked and served cakes in the kitchen, grew plants, made judges lunches and generally helped on the day. Thank you also to those local businesses that kindly supported us with raffle donations. Most importantly, we would like to say a huge thank you to our exhibitors who brought along their wonderful creations whether culinary, craft or horticultural. Without whom, there would not have been a show at all. We cannot wait to do it all again next year and we do hope that you’ll be there with us. If you’d like to join us in the meantime, then our monthly meetings with a guest speaker will resume every fourth Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall. All are welcome. Keep Gardening everyone.
Public Footpath Closure Update & Apology THE PUBLIC footpath from Church Road to Main Street in Glenfield remains closed pending essential repair works to the boundary wall that runs the length of the path. The wall is owned by the Diocese of Leicester who have carried out structural investigations to determine the extent to which the wall has deteriorated. Contractors are due to commence a substantial rebuild in September and work may last up to eight weeks. The Diocese apologises for inconvenience caused during the period of closure and respectfully reminds everyone that access along the footpath is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
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Glenfield Country Market NEWS IT IS LOVELY to report that things are definitely getting back towards some sort of normality! It has been pleasing to welcome back our regulars and some new customers too at this weekly event. The Glenfield Country Market is a not-for-profit organisation which enables producers to sell handmade goods, paying a commission to cover running costs. Producers cook, craft and grow and display their wares at our popular market held each Friday in St Peter’s Church Centre, Glenfield (LE3 8DP) from 9am-11am. We have recently added the facility which allows customers to pay for their purchases by card and this is proving popular. We will also be able to reintroduce our popular breakfast menu during September as we know this has been missed.
Anstey Gala: 4th September We are looking at attending more external events and with things moving positively, we can now confirm that we will be attending the Anstey Gala on Saturday 4th September so why not visit our stand there?
craft fair: 16th October At groby village hall
THE WILDFIRES IN TURKEY and Greece have shown us how dangerous Climate Change can be when average global warming is at 1.25 degrees C. In Sicily it was 48 degrees C this summer. In Canada it was 49.5 degrees C! Wildfires make climate change worse by adding more heat and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. It’s a vicious circle and has caused 40% of the arctic ice to melt. In the UK we have reduced the amount of greenhouse gas we emit each year, but we are still pumping out greenhouse gas from our cars and homes. Each year this gas blanket around our planet is getting thicker and this is threatening our long-term survival. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change say the only way to keep climate change below 1.5 degrees is for us to reduce our emissions dramatically, and to keep doing this every year from now on. We can reduce this by flying and driving less and using trains and buses more. Walking and cycling locally, heating our homes with renewable energy and eating less red meat are also well understood measures. COP 26 is the next World Climate summit to be held in Glasgow this October. It’s the last chance for governments to agree to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically to try to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees. If they don’t, global warming will continue to escalate to even more dangerous levels, creating millions of climate refugees. If you think there is more we could or should be doing within our community to help tackle climate issues, please let us know: contact@Blaby.GreenParty.org.uk
And although it had to be postponed last year, we are determined to cast our net more widely and will be holding our first Craft Fair to showcase what we do. Why not come along to find out more? The Craft Fair is to be held on Saturday 16th October at Groby Village Hall (LE6 0JD) from 10am - 4pm and, what’s more, the entry is free! There will be refreshments on sale and we have invited other crafters to join us with spaces being filled rapidly so it looks like another good opportunity for you to see the high standard of local producers’ work and maybe start your Christmas shopping. We hope news of the Glenfield Country Market will interest you and you can be sure of a warm welcome when you come along. We are happy to welcome anyone who would like to become a producer: All you need is to be a Country Market Member (5p for life-time membership!) and then bake, craft or grow! To be a baker, selling your own home-bakes, you will also need to have a Food Hygiene Certificate. We also have a vacancy which we are keen to fill and would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in the role: We set up the market in the hall from 8.30am and leave by 11.30am each Friday. We would welcome interest in the role to help with setting up tables and chairs and putting them away at the end. There are free liquid refreshments provided for this post holder and a modest renumeration. It’s a bit of a physical role but if you have a few spare hours on a Friday and would like to join us, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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HERE IS a good tip if you are trying to learn a new skill: take short, regular breaks as you go along. US neurologists helping people to rehabilitate from strokes have found that short breaks allow them to replay what they have learned, which cements the new skill in their memory. As one explained: “Manipulating replay activity during waking rest may be a powerful tool to help people learn new skills faster.”
Research from The Kennel Club found that many owners are worried that they will be unable to give their dog a suitable home when they return to full-time work in the office. The result is a “looming welfare crisis faced by this pandemic pup generation.” The Kennel Club also found that many new dog owners want to see more places open up for dogs. Accessibility is becoming an increasing priority for dog lovers, and so the Kennel Club is calling on establishments from all sectors to become more dog friendly. The campaign ‘Open for Dogs’ is stressing the benefits of welcoming canines to businesses and workplaces.
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Leicester & District Ramblers News AS THE COUNTRY has moved progressively out of Lockdown we have more or less succeeded in reinstating our full programme of short, half day and all day walks and both existing and new members have been turning out with growing confidence.
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OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS COVID-19 - Keeping you safe in the surgery following removal of COVID restrictions from 19th July 2021 We are working really hard for you and want to keep you safe and confident when attending the surgery. Although COVID restrictions have ended in the community, extra caution is needed in health care settings. Therefore, the surgery asks that you continue to: •
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No guidance has yet been received on the COVID19 booster vaccinations, but we will keep you all updated on the website. COVID19 Vaccination Programme We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved in our vaccination programme over the past 7 months, especially to the team of clinicians, staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in our clinics to get as many patients as possible fully vaccinated. Also a big thank you to our patients for their kind words, encouragement and support. To date the surgery has now fully vaccinated approximately 11,000 patients and since the vaccination roll-out began back in January, the North Blaby Primary Care Network (NBPCN) has vaccinated over 50,000 patients, a great achievement! COVID Vaccination Certification Please be aware we are unable to issue this certificate at the practice.
Flu Campaign 2021 The 2021 flu campaign will again begin in September. Once delivery dates have been scheduled, we will be contacting our patients to invite them for their seasonal flu vaccinations. GP Referral to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) We are participating in a new approach to improve access for patients to GP appointments. The aim is to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional, which may be a GP or a Pharmacist. From 7th April 2021 if your symptoms can be resolved by a booked consultation with the Pharmacist instead of the GP, you will be given a same-day referral to a Pharmacy of your choice. We think this is a good thing once you see how great your local Pharmacist is – they are highly trained and skilled clinicians experienced in treating minor illnesses – we don’t think you’ll look back! This will also help us to free up GP appointments for people with more complex health needs and ensure that everyone gets treated at the right time, by the right healthcare professional. We are keen to hear what you think and will be listening to your comments and feedback about your experience of using this service. Surgery Closures – PLTs (Protected Learning Time) The Surgery will be closed on the following dates between 1.00pm and 6.00pm. Thurs 30th September 2021 Tues 19th October 2021
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Bus Hopping Into History With Roy Denney LEICESTER is almost at the centre of England and has had a central role over the centuries. Dig down anywhere a couple of feet and you will always find something of interest, if not necessarily an old king. The villages surrounding it, if not already swallowed up by the city and despoiled,all have fascinating stories to tell and the signs are often in the landscape, if you know how to see them. We have told the story of Glenfield in preparing our neighbourhood plan and the history of the country parks is well documented, but what of our neighbouring villages. It is well worth a wander through any of them looking for telltale signs and this can be an incentive to go for a walk. If you take in a few villages, it can be a very good walk, but messy if you have to make it a circular.
This is where the buses can help, but always remember the first rule of buswalks: BUS OUT, WALK BACK. The Rothley Brook corridor is one potential for a good walk. If you catch a no.40 to Beaumont Leys or a no.125 to Anstey, you can intercept the no.154 and go out to Thurcaston with a view to walking back. As you are following a slow moving rivulet with many streams feeding into it, the area abounds with bridges, many going back many, many years. The bus will drop you off by the Wheatsheaf. Thurcaston itself is interesting; originally a very small hamlet around the church which served the wider area. As a result, a network of paths and tracks fanned out towards the neighbouring communities, giving us the means of walking between them today.
King William’s Bridge One giveaway of an ancient route, is a track sunk below the level of the land each side. By the church in Thurcaston the is just such a track. Known as the ‘Hollow Way’, it has been worn down by the passage of feet and horses and goes to a
bridge known locally as Coffin Bridge as it was the route used from Cropston to visit church and as suggested, to bring their dead to be buried. There are alternative routes to walk back to Glenfield. You can take this track to Cropston, walk
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“Always remember the first rule of buswalks: BUS OUT, WALK BACK.” the south side of the reservoir and, almost as it ends, take the bridleway to your left which brings you out onto Link Road in Anstey. If you go right along this, you come to the Green. The far side, almost facing Forest Gate, there is a path heading towards Groby and just at the back of the houses. You can follow this till a path appears through the houses on your right, which takes you down to Groby Road. A quick right left sees it continue and go under the A46, following Rothley Brook past our sports ground and back into the village.
17th Century and widened on downstream side, supposedly for the king’s visit to Bradgate in 1696. It is a scheduled ancient monument. Where you exit the park, turn right and you come out just below the A46 roundabout and can follow Gynsill Lane back to the village, or part way along take the footpath on your right to follow the brook back to the village. If you time it right, you can catch the infrequent no.125 bus from Anstey back to the village.
That is a really good walk, but if you want to shorten it considerably, from Thurcaston, walk along Anstey Lane and in the dip you can enter Castle Hill Country Park and follow the brook through that. Part way along, you will see King William’s Bridge built in the
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GLENFIELD PARISH NEWS The official newsletter of Glenfield Parish Council
A word from Glenfield Parish Council’s Chair of Council – Cllr Richard Bowers FOLLOWING some adverse comments on social media regarding Blaby District Council’s decision to sell both car parks within Glenfield, as Chairman of the Parish Council, I wish to place on record that the Parish Council has no legal obligation to provide car parking within the village. That purchase, if challenged, could have been deemed to be outside our remit. The offer to the Parish to purchase both plots of land was unacceptable due to the high oncosts including the Business Rates, water rates and maintenance associated with them. The annual costs would have been in the region of £10,000 per year for each car park. In order to accommodate the purchase, the precept would have had to be increased for all residents of Glenfield every year, the majority of whom may not use those facilities and the Council felt that was both unfair and unacceptable for the village as a whole. Whilst the Council is happy receiving both suggestions and ideas from residents on how we develop our village, it is better to receive them before the fact and not by way of complaints afterwards. All items of this nature are published on our website and our agendas which are displayed around the village in plenty of time before our meetings. Members of the community are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings to discuss any matters of concern that are on the agenda. There are also vacancies within the Parish Council for those who wish to make a positive contribution towards Glenfield’s development.
Hands-Only CPR Training Awareness Sessions - FOC WE WANT to empower our community to learn the skills to save lives using CPR and are offering CPR training awareness sessions so that when someone has a cardiac arrest, you know what to do to save a life. The Parish Council have recently purchased an Innovative Call Push Rescue kit. This CPR training kit trains 10 people at a time and is reusable. No instructor is needed as all of the techniques are taught using the DVD included in the pack. If you are a community group or a group of friends and would like to utilise this kit for your members and run a training session in one of our facilities, please get in touch with admin@glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk advising of how many you intend to train and some possible dates, we can check our calendar for availability of a suitable room.
POPPY PILGRIMAGE & REMEMBRANCE DAY
THE POPPY PILGRIMAGE is a commemorative project to honour those who lost their lives during the Great War.
As part of the project, the University of Leicester aim to lay wreaths on as many memorial sites as time permits within Leicestershire and Rutland, between Saturday 30 October to Thursday 11 November this year. St Peter’s Churchyard, Glenfield, LE3 8DP, has been finalised as a site that the University of Leicester hope to visit for this year’s Poppy Pilgrimage. The visit to this site will take place on Tuesday 2 November, at 9.30am, and will last between 20-30 minutes. Professor Turi King, in copy, will be the University representative to visit the site, where she will be accompanied by Ady Dayman from BBC Radio Leicester. The Remembrance event will also be taking place on Thursday 11th November 2021 starting at 10.45 am at the War Memorial within St Peters Church Yard, Glenfield, LE3 8DPW
Meetings of the Parish Council are open to the press and public and all meetings are publicised on the Parish Council’s notice boards and web site (www.glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk). There is an opportunity for members of the public to raise any comments or queries that they have with the Parish Council. It is helpful if you contact us prior to attending the meeting so that the Council is better informed and able to help you.
GLORIOUS GLENFIELD – WINNERS 2021 Best Front Garden
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Christmas Lights Switch On Event Friday 26th November 2021 7.00 pm At Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield FESTIVITIES this year (subject to the re-introduction of any Covid19 restrictions) will include Santa’s Grotto at Park House, with carols and refreshments in the Memorial Hall.
What sport activities should be available in Glenfield? GLENFIELD RESIDENTS are being asked for their ideas on outdoor or indoor sports activities that could be provided for in the parish. Currently we provide facilities for football, cricket, basket ball, fitness, outdoor gyms, walking, green bowls, and petanque. Please submit your suggestions to admin@glenfieldparishcouncil. org.uk and the results will be distributed to the Environment, Recreation and Sports Committee for further discussion.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the competition for brightening up our village
Glenfield Community Food Hub
- Still Supporting People in Need THE PARISH COUNCIL’S Community Food Hub is based at The Annexe next to Morrisons, off Station Road, Glenfield. It was founded - and is operated by - Cllr. Nick Chapman with Justin Smith of the Fully Loaded Sandwich and Cake Bar, on Dominion Road, Glenfield. The Food Hub is still supporting the community through Covid19 and beyond with regular food parcel deliveries and a regular Saturday open-to-all morning from 9.00 am until 12.00 pm. Donations are still welcome and if you know of ANYONE IN GLENFIELD who needs assistance, telephone 07710 174 005 – they will do their best to help, no explanations or questions asked.
CONTACT US: Glenfield Parish Council, Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL Telephone: 0116 231 2498 • Email: admin@glenfieldparishcouncil.org.uk • Twitter: @GlenfieldPC
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Planning Apps Single and two storey front, side and rear extensions, alterations and raising of roof height to accommodate second storey - at 123 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8GS
Let’s Talk About It More of us are open to the idea of seeking counselling to help us cope when life becomes complicated. We go to the gym to feel good physically and we have massages to feel good holistically, so counselling can be thought of as a sort of ‘mind massage’, giving you the opportunity to let your words and emotions out without being judged. The number of people accessing mental health services has risen steadily in recent years, yet not everyone will use NHS services. You might decide to go private for a number of reasons – there may be a waiting list or a lack of availability in your area, for example. “I started off by having counselling under the NHS, but this meant I couldn’t choose my counsellor. I didn’t really get on with her, and I wasn’t able to select what type of counselling therapy she followed,” said Samantha. “I decided that it was better to go down the private route.” Taking control of your life Counselling can help you when you’re struggling to cope, whether it’s for depression, stress and anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, drug or alcohol misuse, bereavement, sexuality issues, or post-traumatic disorder, and there are many different types of counselling therapies. There’s no shame in seeking further help; instead of seeing it as a weakness, it can be the first step towards taking control of your life and finding new strength, especially if you feel you have nobody close to confide in.
A counsellor won’t tell you what choices to make or offer you specific advice, but they will guide you and help you understand why you may be feeling a certain way. Your first visit will give you and your therapist the opportunity to decide if you feel comfortable with each other and to talk about what you want to achieve from the sessions. Some sessions can even take place online, for example using Skype for video calls. What makes a good counsellor? A good counsellor should not judge or criticise you, but instead will focus on what you are saying to help you deal with your problems. If you feel that things aren’t going the way you want them to, then you should discuss this with your counsellor to see if anything can be improved before going to a new one. Regular sessions are also a good idea so that you can start to see a difference. All counsellors are required to have supervision and counselling themselves as part of their training. Payments and accreditation Fees can differ depending on the experience of the counsellor and the number of sessions you commit to. Ensure that any health professional you go with is registered and approved. If you can’t afford private therapy, then it’s important not to try and deal with things on your own. Your GP can talk to you about other options available, as well as letting you know about free talking therapies from charities or voluntary organisations.
Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont
By Elizabeth Taylor
ON A RAINY SUNDAY in January, the recently widowed Mrs Palfrey arrives at the Claremont Hotel where she will spend her remaining days. Her fellow residents are magnificently eccentric and endlessly curious, living off crumbs of affection and snippets of gossip. Together, upper lips stiffened, they fight off their twin enemies: boredom and the Grim Reaper. Each of these residents deals with the situation in their own way – from Mrs Arbuthnot whose ‘ears sharpened by malice’ to Mrs Burton who finds solace at the bottom of a glass to Mr Osborne who voices an opinion on everything and bores everyone with his pointless stories. To her rescue comes a young, down-at-heel writer called Ludo, who acts the Good Samaritan when Mrs Palfrey trips while out walking. She hits on the idea of pretending that he is really her grandson Desmond. Attracted by the adventure of the deceit, and the chance it gives him to conduct research for his book, Ludo agrees to play along. “It was hard work being old. It was like being a baby, in reverse. Every day for an infant means some new little thing; every day for the old means nothing, sequences become muddled, and faces blurred. Both infancy and age are tiring times.”
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.21m, for which the maximum height would be 3.9m and the height to the eaves would be 2.47m - at 55 Clovelly Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8AE The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 8m, for which the maximum height would be 4m and the height to the eaves would be 2.8m - at 40 Loxley Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8PD Single and two storey rear extension, dormer window to front, part conversion of garage, single storey front extension, erection of outbuilding in rear garden and the removal of an existing conservatory - at 38 Fairefield Crescent, Glenfield,Leicestershire LE3 8EH Single storey rear extension - at 42 Hayfield Close, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RH Two storey front and side extensions - at 6 Clovelly Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8AA Replacement of existing 12.5m mast and associated antennas with a new 20m mast with 3 antennas and ancillary support units and development works ancillary thereto, including the removal of three existing cabinets - at Telecoms Mast, Tournament Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire Removal of an existing conservatory to accommodate a single storey rear and rear side extenison (resubmission of approved application 17/1651/HH) - at 2 Glendale Avenue, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8GF Replacement of a 20m monopole with a 22.5m monopole supporting 12 no antenna, 2 no 300mm dishes, 2 no 600mm dishes, 1 no cabinet with ancillary development thereto - at Barrow Lane, Glenfield, Leicestershire
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Land sale agreed for proposed affordable homes
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UP TO 12 AFFORDABLE homes are proposed to be built in Blaby District after the sale of land to EMH Homes was confirmed by Councillors.
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In Whetstone, eight affordable homes will be proposed for land at High Street, all of which will use greener initiatives if built, including solar panels, rain water harvesting and ecology measures for birds and insects. Two small plots of land in Whetstone and Glenfield are also being sold to build four affordable properties, including two proposed dementia friendly bungalows at College Road, Whetstone. Dementia friendly homes include open plan living, a large entrance hall and good natural daylight throughout the property, helping residents living with dementia live independently. Two homes are anticipated to be built on Station Road, Glenfield. Whetstone Parish Council’s purchase of the open space on Trinity Road for £1 was also approved in principle. Whetstone Parish Council have held the lease on the land for a number of years, and it is expected that the Parish Council will, subject to the conclusions of other planning projects, take ownership of the open space, which also includes play areas. Blaby District Council’s latest Housing Needs Assessment concludes that 399 new affordable properties need to be built each year, to meet the housing needs of the District. With more than 800 people on the housing register, building affordable homes of all types is vital to ensure the Council meets this need and can continue helping those on the housing register. Councillor Nigel Grundy, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services and Assets, said: “The land we have sold to emh homes was underutilised and is ideal for us to meet our affordable housing need.
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“We are also so pleased to approve sale of the Trinity Road open space to Whetstone Parish Council in principle. They have leased this land and maintained it superbly for many years and, if completed, the purchase would reiterate their commitment to the local Whetstone community.” All proposed affordable properties in Whetstone and Glenfield will be required to go through the full planning process, including all appropriate consultations.
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns EARL SHILTON Camera Club are returning to the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley with its annual exhibition and it will be the first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started. The exhibition is being held from Monday 23 August to Monday 6 September 2021 (Mon-Fri9am – 5pm). The summer exhibition showcases members’ images from the past year and will feature a wide range of subjects and landscapes. Despite the difficulties Covid-19 restrictions have presented, the club, which is now in its 46th year, has had one of its most successful years. Utilising technology like Zoom (video conferencing application) has enabled it to continue weekly meetings and have guest speakers, and the technology has also allowed speakers from further afield to give talks. The club has members ranging from beginners to experienced photographer’s with the common aim of improving all members’ skills and sharing knowledge. Executive member for Councillor Keith Nichols said: “It is fantastic finally that the Atkins Gallery can re-open its doors for visitors to come and view it’s many exhibitions. We warmly welcome back
Earl Shilton Camera Club and I hope their exhibition will be well attended and residents of the borough, looking potentially to start a new hobby or want to develop their photographic skills take the opportunity to meet club members.” Alongside the Earl Shilton Camera Club Summer Exhibition visitors can also view the colourful contemporary artworks of local artist Tracy Slater in the Post Box Gallery. Tracy uses the acrylic pouring method to create coloured canvases with a beautiful marbling effect. Atkins Gallery and the Post Box Gallery are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and are free to enter. Atkins Building has hand sanitiser available to use and the wearing of face coverings is your choice. For more information on the exhibitions at Atkins Building please email info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk
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’VE WRITTEN before that September, even for those of us with little direct contact with schools and education these days, still often feels like the start of a new year. A chance to reset, to start again. And this year, more than most, it feels like we need a fresh start, to move on from the difficulty and frustration of the last 18 months (while, of course, realising that the pandemic is still with us). Therefore a new pattern of services is beginning on 5 September at St Peter’s. After having a year of services at a time and in parts a style deliberately different from the usual, we are re-launching with a new service at 10am every Sunday. This will include prayers, Bible readings, teaching and singing, drawing some music from the resources which have been so popular in our online services. It will be appropriate for families and suitable for regulars and newcomers alike. A number of monthly services will supplement this weekly offering.
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On the first Sunday, there will be an 8.30am Holy Communion service, without music and in a quieter, more reflective style. On the second Sunday of the month we will have an Evening Service, which will start at 6pm during the summer and 4.30pm in the winter (changing with the clocks). Although the regular morning services will be fully inclusive of families and children, we will continue with a monthly service particularly aimed at all generations, from the youngest up, which will be much more interactive and active. This will be on the third Sunday at 3pm. There will be refreshments and, we hope soon, food! We know a number of people are still cautious about attending services in person still, so each week we will continue to have an online service available on our Facebook page. This will sometimes be a live stream of the 10am service, and sometimes be a pre-recorded offering. While I entirely respect that caution, I would warmly invite you to consider attending one of the services on Sunday 5th September, take a first step into physical gathering as we continue to connect all our community to Jesus Christ. More information can be found on our website: www.stpetersglenfield.org.uk
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Small Ads MENS WATCHES FOR SALE • TW Steel Mens Pilot Chronograph Gold Plated Watch with leather strap - unused. Price: £110 or near offer. • Seiko Mens Gold Plated SQ 100 Watch with gold plated strap. PRICE: £50 or near offer. Tel: 0116 287 0378 (Glenfield) • Go Kart Golf Trolley and Lithium Battery complete with Charger in good working order. Price: £75.00. Tel: 07848 827025 (Glenfield) • Falcon modern multiple geared male cycle with 22inch diameter wheels in excellent condition. Black with straight handle bars. Price: £50 ono Tel: 07973 459321 (Glenfield) • Hotpoint Washing Machine FML84, VGC . Super wash, Easy Iron programmes. 1400 spin. 20* 90* wash. New £300. Except £160 OVNO. Tel: 07930 258565. (Glenfield)
Autumn Pudding Try this variation on summer pudding by making the most of the early autumn fruits, such as plums, blackberries and delicious English apples. Serve with softly whipped double cream flavoured with a splash of Calvados for a really indulgent dessert. Serves: 6 Ready in: 1 hour (plus overnight chilling) • • • • • • • • •
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1. Place the sugar and 200ml of cold water in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced apples and simmer for 5-10 minutes until just tender. Add the rest of the fruit and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool. 2. Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out a circle from one slice of bread to fit the base of a 1.2-litre pudding basin. Cut the remaining slices of bread in half. 3. Carefully strain half of the fruit syrup from the cooled fruit into a shallow dish. Lightly dip most of the slices of bread into the syrup and arrange around the side of the pudding basin, overlapping them slightly to completely line the basin. Dip the bread circle into the syrup and press into the bottom of the basin. 4. Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon. Use the remaining slices of bread to cover the fruit filling completely and spoon over any remaining syrup. 5. Place a saucer on top of the basin and weigh it down with 2-3 food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. To serve, carefully turn the pudding out onto a plate and decorate with extra sliced fruit.
LOVE PEOPLE, USE THINGS by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus HOW MIGHT your life be better with less? Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress and debt and discontent - a life with fewer distractions. Now, imagine a life with more: more time, more meaningful relationships, more growth and contribution and contentment - a life of passion, unencumbered by the trappings of the chaotic world around you. What you’re imagining is an intentional life. And to get there, you’ll have to let go of some clutter that’s in the way. In Love People, Use Things, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus move past simple decluttering to show how minimalism makes room to reevaluate and heal the seven essential relationships in our lives: stuff, truth, self, money, values, creativity and people. They use their own experiences, and those of the people they have met along the minimalist journey, to provide a template for how to live a fuller, more meaningful life. Because once you have less, you can make room for the right kind of more.
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Amazing Autumn Colour
Lo is the ultimate middleclass mother, all perfectly polished Instagram posts and armchair activism. Dylan is just about surviving on a zero-hours telemarketing job from her flat, trying to keep food on the table.
Vitis coignetiae is a rampant grower with heart-shaped leaves measuring up to 25-30cm across whose splendid scarlet and crimson colours are unmissable. This vine can be grown through large trees and over sturdier supports. The colours tend to be especially good if the soil is poor or the root run is restricted.
Parthenocissus henryana is a relative of the Virginia creeper, but much more restrained. For much of the year its divided leaves are a dark green to bronzy colour with pretty silvery white veining. In autumn they turn rich shades of red. If you are after a shrub or two then there is an even wider range to choose from. Fothergilla major or witch alder is a gorgeous smallish to medium-sized shrub that is covered with scented creamy-white spiky flower clusters early in the year, before the leaves appear. Pale green for much of the year, the foliage turns shades of yellow and orange in the autumn. Amelanchier lamarckii, also known as the snowy mespilus or
By Anna Whitehouse LO AND DYLAN are living parallel lives, worlds apart.
Just as the temperatures are dropping and things start to become dull, gloomy and miserable, your garden can develop a new life, glowing with fantastic foliage colour. If you’re looking to add some glorious golds, passion-filled purples, ravaging reds or some outrageous oranges to your garden, then now is a perfect time to buy those autumncolour plants.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia – more commonly known as the Virginia creeper – is another sizeable climber that also offers a good degree of self-clinging ability, so it can be used to clothe walls where you have not fixed up a support system. In autumn the leaves are numerous shades of scarlet, orange and red. It can grow taller than you want, so will ultimately need trimming if you grow it on a house wall, as otherwise it will move on to the roof.
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serviceberry, is a large shrub or small tree and produces lovely whitish blossom in spring. At this time the new leaves are a coppery colour, changing to bright green and then one huge mass of fiery colours in the autumn. Acers or maples are generally reliable autumn showstoppers and for smaller gardens you’ll find it hard to beat one of the Japanese maples, with their stunning divided leaves turning rich purples, reds, oranges and yellows, depending on exactly which one you have planted. These also do well in large tubs, perfect for a sheltered back yard. Cotinus or smoke bush is a shrub with attractively rounded leaves that come in shades of green, pinkish-orange or purple. Come the autumn they produce a bright display to be proud of. The fluffy seed heads that are left after flowering look just like little clouds or plumes of smoke – perfect with the bonfire effect of the leaves. For inspiration visit an open garden, arboretum or park, and note down the names of what you like best, keeping in mind that your own space is likely to be considerably smaller.
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Railway Stories BY TED COOK
ONE INCIDENT that happened while I was working at Leicester Signalling Centre was in 1992. I was at home having Sunday Lunch when I get a phone call from work. There had been a serious fire at Kentish Town just north of St Pancras in an electrical relay room and all the signals were out of action from St Pancras to West Hampstead so the only way of working was to have staff at either end of the area and send the trains through one at a time. This meant a very reduced service on the Thameslink service. They were looking for staff to cover these posts and it would be a few weeks before any form of signalling could be restored. There was money to be made on this plus a hotel free at the end of each 12 hour shift. Now being the sort always willing to help I could not refuse - it was just a question of selling it to the wife! To my surprise it went well! So off I go along with a fellow Signaller from Leicester. The Leicester men were happy as well as they made overtime covering our duties a win win situation. The hotel we were at was at Euston and it was not the Ritz but had to do. Only trouble was when we did the 12 hour night shift the cleaners wanted to do the bedrooms about 11am but I managed to get them to do us last about 2pm before they finished. One day I was late having a shave when she came in. Now I am not sure how my Leicester speak matched her Spanish but when I said “I will not be long Me Duck” She screamed and disappeared! Maybe it could have been that or the fact I was standing in the toilet in my underpants! For more information about Ted’s stories contact him via Email - edward8fw@btinternet.com
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WOW! We can hardly believe it. Glenfield Park WI have had 2 meetings and it was so lovely to be able to meet up in person and not over the internet.
OUR FIRST MEETING was a very good introduction as it was very sociable occasion involving a lot of interaction. (socially distanced of course.) We played (or should that be attempted) indoor curling. This caused great merriment as we tried to get the stones on the target. Either it went too far or not far enough amid great hilarity. As this was the third game for some members you would have thought we would have the hang of it. Don’t believe it! As wayward as ever but this only added to the amusement. It was an excellent way to meet up again. Our thanks to Steve Moore for providing the equipment ad coaching us. OUR SECOND MEETING took the form of a picnic and fortunately the weather was reasonably kind to begin with. but then the wind got up and it was a case of whoops there goes my crisp, never to be seen again. We were forced to retire indoors but this didn’t spoil our enjoyment. We had wondered if we would be able to hold the event as none of the supermarkets were providing party platters, so in true WI fashion, alternatives were found and members provided delicious cakes so the day was saved. Many thanks to Val Moore for providing the use of her garden and as it happened - her house. OUR NEXT MEETING is about the history of playing cards. Hopefully we shall be able to go ahead with our meetings. Fingers crossed.
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Kitten season is upon us
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HAT IS kitten season? Kitten season is a term used to describe the period in which cats predominantly breed and give birth.
Although cats can breed nearly all year long, Kitten Season tends to run from April to late autumn. During the summer months, LAA tends to see a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors, all needing new homes. There’s no doubt kittens are incredibly cute bundles of joy. Things will never be the same again once a furry little ball of energy enters your life. Watching them grow up with you and your family is an absolute delight. What people sometimes don’t realise, however, is that for all those big eyes and playful paws, kittens can be a lot of work. They don’t come with an off-switch! Just like babies, kittens are hugely demanding of your time.
Is a kitten right for me? It’s worth thinking carefully whether an adult cat might suit your needs better. Not only are they more self-reliant, but they’re also more likely to respect your home rather than climb up the curtains. If you’re on the fence about whether a kitten or an adult cat suits your lifestyle better, let us introduce you to Kinder. Kinder is a three year old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair (coat colouring named for its similarity to tortoiseshell material) who came into our care through her previous owner. She came in heavily pregnant and has been with us a while now after having four kittens. We know she has had multiple litters in the past and now is her time to have all the love and attention she deserves. Though she was a fantastic mum, Kinder has now been spayed and her life starts now. Kinder is a sweet-natured girl who enjoys fuss but it may be on her own terms at times. If you are lucky you will get a little face bump! She is still quite young-at-heart and enjoys playing with her toys so she will need a home where the adopters are willing to give her the physical and mental stimulation she needs. Kinder can live with respectful children aged 12 years and over. She prefers the company of people over other animals, so she would need to be rehomed as the only pet in the house. She will eventually need indoor and outdoor access, as she loves to explore. We have many cats just like Kinder still looking for their forever home. If you are interested in meeting her, our current kittens or any other cat available for adoption, please visit our website to fill out the Interested Parties form - www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk. If now is not the right time for adopting a cat or kitten but you would still like to support our mission, you could always visit the Amazon Wishlist on our website to donate much-needed kitten food. Or you could even sign up to become a LAA Member! Membership to Leicester Animal Aid is one of the very best ways you can demonstrate your commitment to helping dogs and cats in need. Please visit the Membership page on our website for more information. CONTACT DETAILS: Leicester Animal Aid - Tel: 01455 888 257, email address – info@leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Leicester Animal Aid Association, Forest Road, Huncote, LE9 3LE • Registered Charity: 242560 • www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk • www.facebook.com/LeicesterAnimalAid •
Growing Older by Lindzi Mayann Winning poem in the 2021 Glenfield Annual Show When we’re first born, who really knows what we think? If anything at all but eat, excrete, sleep ‘n drink. Yet by toddler, it is sure, we are aware of the world, But we think we are owed, no one else should be served. By seven our minds are made, if Aristotle is to be believed, Adult self modelled, future destined, and our choices thieved? Whatever the truth, one thing often they share, The young - either don’t notice or just do not show they care. The process of growing older, slips by seamlessly, without too much thought. And so on into the teens progressing with a battle to be fought. Hormones and heart break. Bullies, betrayal and first times. Enough to fret over, with too often chaotic minds. Growing older is craved for, ‘if only I was…’ wishing away, The sweet teenage years, busy looking forward to a grown-up day. Finally, freedom... Legal to do all the things that you perhaps already did! Moving forward with anticipation and on adulthood lifting the lid. Hopefully excitement in the early twenties, exploring, there’s things to do and see, Growing older, thinking possibly, this isn’t what it was cracked up to be... Responsibility, bills, working, always seem to be slaving. Maybe for those once carefree childhood days, sensing a little craving. But growing older can’t be stopped, there’s only one direction, And there’s no point looking back, unless it is in reflection.
To see how far you have come, there’s no way of going back, Use your experience to guide you forward and onto the right track. Thirties might mean family, a bigger home or maybe divorce, Everyone seems to know the ‘right’ way, and yet no one knows the course. Body starts to change, problems that weren’t there before, Aches and pains, hairs and lines, bones and muscles sore. Then life begins at forty, but what does that even mean? Do we get another shot, can we wipe the slate clean? One thing for sure, a little bit wiser by now. An understanding of the world, benefiting from some knowhow. But looking in a mirror and not quite recognising that face, It obviously feels familiar but nothing quite looks in place. Maybe it didn’t actually plan out. Maybe it’s been a disaster. It’s not too late as long as you live, over your destiny, you are the master. So then at fifty there’s the mid-life crisis, or it might have happened already. And when sixty hits, you’re hopeful for retirement and to go on nice ‘n steady. Seventies, eighties, nineties and more, Of how old we will grow, we cannot be sure. Will we spend our final days with feelings of content? Or spend our time making amends, hoping sins to repent. One thing of growing older, that seems to be clear, The older you grow, the more time becomes dear. And of growing older, the more that you know, The older you’ve got, then the older you grow.
I often think about my future wife and how lax she’s been about getting in touch with me.
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WE ARE CELEBRATING the 20th birthday of making bobbin lace in the Groby Lace Class. We meet in Groby Village Hall on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. The classes are suitable for those with some experience and complete beginners. Equipment can be loaned and purchased through the tutor. The picture show a beginner lace maker making her first mini bookmark in colour and with only a small amount of bobbins. You are welcome to come and visit us when we start back in September, see bobbin lace being made and the wide variety of patterns that are achievable. Taster sessions are also available. For further information, please contact Susan Marlow either by email at susanmarlow47@btinternet.com or by phone on 0116 236 5789.
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about Cyber Safety By Lindzi Mayann
September also marks the return to school, so I thought I’d share some general tips in a bid to raise vital awareness around creating a healthier environment.
This poses a problem. It is hard to monitor the activity of your charge if you don’t understand what they’re doing. And as tempting as it is to choose ignorance, it actually poses some huge risks. There are all sorts of features, designed to protect. But please be aware that this alone is not always enough. You should talk to your kids about cyber safety, ask them if they understand why they shouldn’t share personal details (hackers/ fraud/ predators) or - search them up and create a mini portfolio of the details you can find out, screenshot pics etc. When presenting your findings, explain future employers do exactly that contextual understanding is key. Also be open. Create an environment that feels comfortable to share stories in and ask questions. If offspring aren’t forthcoming, choose specific times to have at least weekly conversations
~ and how to apply for them ~ THE BLABY DISTRICT Council Community Grants scheme is now open for 2021-22. The scheme supports the local voluntary and community sector to develop and strengthen community facilities and activities. We continue to offer a range of grants to suit different projects, including the launch of our new Green Grants this year:
LAST MONTH witnessed the horrific shootings in Plymouth. The gunman responsible has since been linked to a movement termed “incels” and having worked with young and vulnerable people for over ten years, I feel concerned.
Youngsters have been born into a digital age and often we find toddlers are adept in scrolling through a tablet (read: exploring a hand-held computer screen) and us, over thirties, are left trying to catch up - or without a clue altogether.
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We no longer offer a separate Youth Grant but any youth projects should meet the criteria for one of the other grants. (over dinner / go for a walk) and make it into a habit. Discuss things in the news. For example, the Taliban and Corona are causing much stress over what-ifs. Nobody knows the answers but soothe, chat, tell them your own thoughts. Topics to start bringing up include friendships, relationships, developing in age and choices. Avoidance achieves confusion and creates a ripe territory for mistakes. It feels like our younger generation have more issues than ever - but they have access to the world at their fingertips. And, we know, the teenage years are already turbulent, hormonal and developmental. Their minds are coping with a high volume of input - they also have the ability to connect worldwide and unfortunately some find solitude in other people’s struggles. Start at home, start the old-fashioned way (ha ha) face-to-face. The internet can be an amazing place, if we are equipped to use it with precaution. Follow my blog for more: www.lindzi.co.uk
Did you spot all 10 differences? 1. Player on left - Moustache missing, 2. Different coloured hair, 3. Number 7 on shirt, 4. Shirt is missing the cross on the neckline, 5. Centre player has different eyes, 6. Missing an upper tooth, 7. Missing a fingernail, 8. Ball has stitches in one picture, not in the other, 9. Player on right is missing an eyebrow, 10. Streak in sky is missing.
Who can apply Our grants scheme is open to applications from a range of VCS organisations: •
Community groups, youth clubs and sports clubs
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The grant panel usually meets two weeks after the grant deadline.
How to apply You can apply to the grants scheme online using the same form for any of the different grants. You will need to provide some supporting documents when you apply. These can be uploaded using the online application form. If you are unable to complete your application in one sitting, you will have the option to save your application by providing an email address so you can return to complete it later. We recommend saving regularly to avoid your session timing out. You will receive a confirmation email and reference number upon successful submission of an online application. If you would prefer to submit your application by email or post, please use the contact form at the bottom of the web page to request an application pack. Completed forms should be sent to the Funding and Awards Officer, Economic and Community Development, Work and Skills Team or email: grants@blaby. gov.uk. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within a few working days, please contact the Funding and Awards Officer on 0116 272 7566 to ensure receipt. The website address is: https://www.blaby.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/ community/community-grants/
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“The day I wrote Daydream Believer” “Daydream Believer” is a song composed by American songwriter John Stewart, shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. He wrote “Daydream Believer” as the third in a trilogy of songs about suburban life,recalling: “I remember going to bed thinking, ‘What a wasted day all I’ve done is daydream’. And from there I wrote the whole song. I never thought it was one of my best songs. Not at all. “Then I was at a party with Chip Douglas … who was producing the Monkees. He asked if I had any songs … and I said “Yes I do.” And I played him Daydream Believer. “He said, I have to have a cassette of that IMMEDIATELY.” RCA Records did not like the song as written by Stewart, and insisted on changing a critical word. Stewart originally wrote “Now you know how funky I can be,” but RCA wanted to change it to “Now you know how happy I can be,” as one meaning of “funky” is “smelly”.
Stewart initially objected because the change would completely reverse the meaning of the line and would not make sense in the context of the song. He relented because RCA was adamant and Stewart realized that the song could well be a hit. Daydream Believer had a month-long ride at the top of the pop charts in late 1967 and early 1968. Twelve years later, Anne Murray’s version reached No.1 on easy listening, No.3 on country charts, and No.12 on the pop charts. DDB might not have been in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas money-earing category, but for Stewart, the song was the gift that kept on giving. U2 did it on one of its world tours, the Edge did it as a solo, the Four Tops did it. It’s a commercial for e-Bay. In 2006, Stewart said that the proceeds from “Daydream Believer” “...kept me alive for all these years.” See the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FtOYNwhG0kQ
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