July 2011 Shepshed Community Eye

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ISSUE 7: July 2011

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FREE Monthly News and Information Magazine for Shepshed Could YOU be an on-call fire fighter?

Shepshed Fire Station are looking to recruit on call Fire Fighters.

This is a part time position providing fire rescue cover to the community of Shepshed and the surrounding villages.

Suitable candidates must be at least 18 years of age, physically fit, and be able to respond to the station within 4 minutes from either their place of work or home address.

Potential candidates will be expected to undergo a series of tests which include educational test, job related tests and a medical examination. Successful applicants will be fully re-imbursed for the work they carry out and will be eligible to join the service pension scheme.

Most importantly the successful candidate will derive satisfaction from aiding the community in times of need.

If interested please contact Fire Service H.Q on 0116 287 2241 or for an online application visit our website on www.leicestershire-fire. gov.uk under careers.

No Issue of Shepshed Eye next month!

We take a break next month, so the next issue of Shepshed Eye will be out in the last week of August.

Hope you enjoy reading this issue - The Shepshed Eye Team

Newhurst Quarry environmental permit approved by agency The Environment Agency has decided to issue an environmental permit for an energy from waste facility at Shepshed in Leicestershire.

Biffa Waste Services Limited, will operate the facility, which burns waste at high temperatures, using the resulting energy to generate electricity.

The decision to issue the permit was made following careful consideration of all aspects of the application and taking into account views from the public and organisations. This permit (issued under the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2010) requires the company to comply with all relevant legislation including strict air emission and monitoring standards.

Geoff Craig, Pollution Prevention Control Team Leader said: “We have carefully considered all the responses and have issued this permit because we are satisfied it contains the necessary conditions and control measures to ensure that Biffa Waste Services Limited operate in a way that will protect both the environment and human health.’

“Issuing the permit is only the first stage in our regulation of the facility. Should it be built, we will monitor its environmental performance, including emissions to air, to ensure that permit conditions are not breached.”

Our environmental permit decision is separate from the planning process. Planning permission allows a new site to be built. An environmental permit allows the site to operate once it has been built.

Any permit that is issued is made available on our public registers. If you would like to see a copy of the final permit you can request it via our online public register on our website http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/ library/publicregisters/default.aspx, by emailing us at nccc@environment-agency.gov.uk or calling our External Relations team on 08708 506506. SEE ALSO LOCAL MP NICKY MORGAN’S ARTICLE ON PAGE 4.

Offer Of Free Home Compost Bins (220 litre) Due to receipt of a Climate Change Grant from Charnwood Borough Council, Shepshed Town Council has been able to purchase 36 Home Compost Bins which will be made available FREE of charge to residents of Shepshed. The bins will be allocated on a first come basis and you must be able to collect your bin yourself. To apply for your FREE compost bin please apply in writing to:

Shepshed Town Council, 47a Charnwood Road, SHEPSHED LE12 9QE or email:- shepshed.towncouncil@btinternet.com Please also include your telephone number.

All applications must be made in writing, no verbal applications will be considered.

Tel: 01509 822 000 - www.theshepshed.co.uk

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Shepshed team triumph in Memorial swimming gala

Report from Steve Russell

The Bryan Moore and Andy Munn Memorial Swimming Gala took place on 21st May at Hind Leys Community College, and what a fantastic evening it turned out to be!

There were four teams involved:Shepshed, Swadlincote, Coalville and Loughborough. The pool was packed to the rafters and what an atmosphere - I think my ears are still ringing now. The support was brilliant and in every event we all knew who Shepshed were and I am positive this urged all our swimmers on.

With a squad of 38 swimmers on show we had a phenomenal 33 Personal Bests and, such a short time after our time trials as well, this was a great achievement. All the teaching and coaching staff should take credit for this. It shows us all that the hard work and dedication is paying off and we are definitely heading in the right direction.

Out of the 50 events we had 16 first places and 8 second places but to be quite honest it would be very difficult to single out any individual swimmer’s performance as everybody was outstanding. That means almost half the events we took the top two positions.

After half way through the gala there were three teams all within four points and although we were leading a good second half was needed. We kept this theme going throughout the evening and going into the last two events we were two points in front of Coalville, then three points. We needed two points from the last event the cannon to ensure we lifted the trophy and with twenty swimmers waiting their turn it was very tense.

We started off well but then started to slip back a little and were nearly a length behind at one stage but everybody dug deep and on the final takeover there were three teams neck and neck fighting for the win but in a gripping finale Chris Moore brought us home in first place and the noise nearly blew the roof off.

A fitting finish to a great night and I would like to thank everybody involved in the club for their support, hard work and dedication as without this we wouldn’t be able to enjoy great nights like this.

• The gala is a memorial event in memory of Bryan Moore and Andy Munn, two policemen who were tragically killed on the M42 in the line of duty. Bryan’s children Chris and Vicky are active members of our club and this year the police donated a trophy for the event.

Cut the ribbon... and flush the loo!

The official opening of the Hallcroft Toilets will take place at 11am on Friday 1st July.

The opening will be carried out by Chairman of Council, Cllr Cynthia Popley and Vice-Chairman, Cllr Joan Tassell.

Dancercise at the Glenmore Centre!

This is a unique calorie burning dance fitness class which is an excellent way to improve fitness levels & tone up.

This is being held at the Glenmore Centre, Shepshed Thursdays 21st July – 25th August (with no session on 18th August) 7-8 pm £3 per session or £12 for 5! Booking advised.

Call contact the Active Together team on 01509 632534 or alternatively email active.together@charnwood.gov.uk to book your place!

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Olympic torch relay for Charnwood schoolchildren FOUR-hundred schoolchildren will take part in a ‘mini-Olympics’ to launch a major project to take an original 1948 Olympic torch to every school in Charnwood.

With 400 days left until London 2012, Charnwood Borough Council has organised the Torch to School project, in partnership with Loughborough University and Loughborough College, to inspire young people to get more involved in sport.

Children from 10 schools will represent countries at the event which is being held at Loughborough University’s athletics track on Thursday, June 23. It will feature an opening and closing ceremony, sports and the start of the torch relay.

The torch, which has been donated

by Loughborough College, will then embark on a 12-month tour to visit every one of the borough’s 65 schools.

Councillor David Snartt, Charnwood Borough Council’s cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “We’re delighted to have secured a torch from the 1948 games to inspire children who could be our future Olympians. It really does bring the past, present and future together in the name of sport.”

Nicky Morgan MP writes in Shepshed Eye...

Green Spaces and Incinerator News

We are definitely now well and truly in to summer, and I have been thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to get out and about visiting local clubs, schools and businesses around the constituency.

With the warmer weather, many of us take the time to capitalise on some of our precious green spaces and I therefore welcome the Government’s plans to protect our natural environment.

I know that the preservation of our green spaces is high on the agenda for many Shepshed and Loughborough residents.

Measures in these plans would give local people more power to protect the green spaces they value, and encourage Charnwood Borough Council and other local bodies to work much more closely together.

The package of proposals has been welcomed by respected organisations such as WWF, the Wildlife Trust and the RSPB, and the full release outlining all of the proposals is available to view now on my website.

I also want to ensure that all Shepshed residents are aware of the current situation with the Shepshed Incinerator.

Calling all Shepshed Voluntary Groups The Vine House Trust are planning to donate funds from investment interest.

They invite applications in writing from local VOLUNTARY clubs, societies and organisations to be sent to Mrs C. Hallam by 4th July Telephone no: 01509 502538.

Wanted: St. Botolph’s Church Pew - Can You Help?

A couple of years ago - or maybe more - there was an auction of Church Pews from St. Botolph’s Parish Church, Shepshed.

At that time I was not in a position to attend the sale and since then have regretted the missed opportunity.

Having contacted the Administration Office for St. Botolph’s it seems that there are none now available.

Does anyone have a pew that they no longer require? I would love to be able to purchase one for sentimental reasons and would give it a very loving home.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who may have a pew for sale or could maybe give me any information of where I might find one.

My contact numbers are 01509 502539 or mobile 07837877918 THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

Judith Berridge

Many of you will know that Biffa submitted their first planning application last year and this was refused by the County Council in October 2010. At the same time as submitting this latest application Biffa are also appealing against that refusal. Objections to that appeal had to be submitted by Thursday last week.

I personally objected to this appeal urging the Planning Inspectorate who will decide the appeal, to uphold the refusal. I sent a copy of my objection to all subscribers of my E-Newsletter, and you can view it on my website, www. nickymorgan.org, under the ‘Issues’ Tab. The consultation for the new Biffa application closes on 30 June 2011.

I would encourage anyone interested in this issue to please let others know that the deadline is approaching, and please submit your objections.

Consultation responses should be sent through to Mr Peter Bond, Principal Planning Officer, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, LE38TE You can view the Biffa application documents on the County Council website below - by entering the application number “2011/1088/02” – or alternatively follow the link on

my website: http://www.leics.gov. uk/index/environment/planning/ community_services_planning/ planning_applications/eplanning_ searchform.htm Finally, I would like to invite all readers to subscribe to my Enewsletter through the form on my website, and for more information on any issue or to get in touch, please contact my office on 01509 262 723.

Best wishes,

Nicky

Shepshed History Society News From Marjorie Schulz Tuesday 14th June saw the Shepshed History society being entertained

by Mr. Ken Day who gave an excellent and entertaining talk on Fun in a Bookshop.

A popular speaker with the society, Mr. Day related amusing tales of antique bookshops, the treasures people find in old books and the odd antics of the book shop owners themselves. Today he assures us, the old familiar second hand bookshops are a part of life that are rapidly becoming part of history themselves and the true historian will sadly mourn their passing.

The speaker for the July meeting will be Mrs. Austin giving a talk on Life in the Fifties.

A man went to his solicitor and said, “I would like to make a will but I don’t know exactly how to go about it.”

The solicitor says, “No problem, leave it all to me.”

The man looks somewhat upset ... “Well I knew you were going to take the biggest slice, but I’d like to leave a little to my children too!”

I installed a skylight in my apartment. The people who live above me are furious.

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Diary for St.Botolph’s Church, Shepshed & St James’ Church, Oaks in Charnwood Tuesday, 5th July 8.00 pm Tuesday Group – Speaker: Jean Perry – History of Shepshed Workhouse Sheila Bradford - 01509 504444 St. Botolph’s SBCH Thursday, 7th July 7.30 pm Oaks Gardening Club Wilf Shelton - 01509 506925 St. James OSH Every Friday during term time 10.00 am – 11.30 am Cheeky Chops Karen Chapman – 07538 721284 St. Botolph’s SBCH Friday, 15th July 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Fold – Group for people with learning difficulties Kathy Cole – 01509 506119 St. Botolph’s SBCH Friday, 15th July Cake Stall – Shepshed Market St. Botolph’s Monday, 18th July 2.30 pm St. James’ Mothers Union – Service & Picnic at Wilf & Sheila Shelton’s home 41, Iveshead Road Janet Quenby – 01509 506154 St. James Tuesday, 19th July 8.00 pm Tuesday Group – Ruth Andre Evans ‘Music & Movement’ Sheila Bradford – 01509 504444 St. Botolph’s SBCH Saturday, 30th July St. Botolph’s Mothers Union – BBQ in aid of Chalet Holidays Judeth Roper – 01509 508863 St. Botolph’s SBCH Tuesday, 2nd August 8.00 pm Tuesday Group – Water for life - Margaret and Members Sheila Bradford – 01509 504444 St. Botolph’s SBCH

Thursday, 4th August 7.30 pm Oaks Gardening Club Wilf Shelton - 01509 506925 St. James OSH Saturday, 6th August Outing to Llandudno - Colin Stinchcombe – 01509 504638 St. Botolph’s Wednesday, 10th August St. Botolph’s Mothers Union – Outing to the National Arboretum Judeth Roper – 01509 508863 St. Botolph’s Wednesday, 17th August St. James’ Mothers Union – Outing to the Vale of Belvoir Janet Quenby – 01509 506154 St. James Friday, 19th August 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Fold – Group for people with learning difficulties Kathy Cole – 01509 506119 St. Botolph’s SBCH Saturday, 20th August Fish & Chip Supper Carl Foulds – 01509 506070 Mick Unwin – 01530 837620 St. James’ OSH Further details can be obtained from The Parish Office – Tel. No. 01509 502255 or Email: sbotandsj@ btinternet.com There are other groups which meet within the two parishes which are as follows:• Oaks Seniors – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Storer Hall. For further details contact Sheila Bass 01509 502813 • Meeting Point – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Meeting Room. For further details contact Lesley Bates 01509 502853. Both these events are attached to Oaks Storer Hall.

Borough Councillor Local Information Following my re-election in May I have been allocated different Committees, I am still on the Planning Committee, but no longer sit on the Licensing Committee. I now sit on the Standard Committee and the Overview Scrutiny Committee; this Committee will be very interesting as it scrutinises papers to be discussed at the Cabinet before they go to Cabinet and this Committee is then able to raise concerns or suggestions to the Cabinet prior to them discussing the papers.

I am pleased to report that Charnwood Borough Council are extending their no parking on pavements policy which in some areas of Shepshed have been a major concern to residents who are unable to walk on pavements with pushchairs or disabled buggies. There is now a telephone number to report the problem - 01509 634564 - please use it to help the disabled and young mums walks safely on Shepshed pavements.

This being a new Council there has been quite a considerable amount of training which I have attended which has enabled me to be brought up to date with new policies.

I work closely with the Clerk to the Town Council and the Shepshed Town Councillors and at all times I will only support any proposals at the Borough which will have no detrimental effect to Shepshed and its residents.

I hold a regular monthly surgery together with my fellow Conservative Councillors at the Town Council offices from 10-11 on the last Saturday of the month except December, or I can be contacted any time on 502974 or 07796 544817 or e mail christine_radford@hotmail.com.

Christine Radford

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Speeding traffic discussed at the June Forum meeting The latest meeting of Shepshed and Hathern Area Forum was held in Hathern, at Hathern Club, on 16th June 2011.

The main item on the agenda at the meeting, as a result of this being asked for at the previous meeting, was a discussion on speeding traffic in Shepshed and Hathern. Chair of the Forum, County Councillor Mrs Radford, invited members to identify which roads were particularly hazardous, and why, and then Mike Wilson, from Leicestershire County Council, outlined how the local community can help to educate people to reduce their speed through forming a local Community Speedwatch group.

Shepshed is currently undergoing a procedure to produce a plan to meet local priorities and local members of the group were present. Anne Glasper, secretary of the group, explained that speeding, as an issue, was raised sufficiently often to meet the criteria to be able to set up a speed group. PC Phil Martindale said that though the police know that speeding is an issue it isn’t their first priority to respond to, and if the community could do something to help themselves, this would make a very important contribution. Graham Compton, Leicestershire Police, explained the work, and successes, of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership.

The meeting also received an inspiring presentation on the Passion Youth Club from Mads Morgan. Passion is a faith-based youth organisation which has been operating in Shepshed for two years, It has done a great deal of outreach work for the Diocese of Leicester, and what works well in Shepshed is often replicated elsewhere in Leicestershire. She was pleased to introduce Dan Gardiner, the new youth worker, to the Forum and Dan outlined what he planned to do in the Summer and Autumn.

Paul Goodman, Community Engagement Officer, outlined the success of the projects supported by the Area Forum’s budget last year. There is a new budget available for the Forum, with a Workshop meeting of the Forum to be held on 1st December to decide on how to spend it to meet local priorities. If you have an idea of a project which is appropriate and feasible (it can be delivered by 30th June 2012) and which has a long-term, lasting, effect please begin preparing your ideas and getting relevant costings.

Ultimately, the decision will be taken by people who attend the meeting on 1st December.

There will be another Forum meeting in the early Autumn (date and venue to be agreed) and more information and help will be available then.

Mrs Radford, chair of the Forum, was thought it had been a positive meeting and thanked all who had contributed. “Hopefully, with the support of Shepshed Town Council, the Shepshed Plan Group can form a Community Speedwatch group and begin to do something about speeding in the town” she said. And she joined the Forum in applauding PC Martindale for the recognition that had recently been given to him as a good beat bobby.

If you have any ideas of priority issues for the Forum to address at it’s future meetings, please contact Richard Downing, Community Engagement Manager, on 0116 3055823.

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A depressed man turned to his friend in the pub and said: “I woke up this morning and felt so bad that I tried to kill myself by taking 50 aspirins.”

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Pavement Parking campaign rolled out across Charnwood A MAJOR crackdown on pavement parking is being rolled out across Charnwood following a successful pilot scheme in Loughborough.

The Cars Off Pavements campaign was launched in Loughborough in March to stop vehicles from blocking pavements and has led to a 75 per cent reduction in incidents at four hotspot areas.

Blocked pavements put vulnerable people at risk as pedestrians in wheelchairs, parents with pushchairs or the partially sighted are forced to walk on busy roads to get by.

The campaign is a joint initiative between Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire Police and the Royal National Institute for the Blind.

Claire Kay, regional campaigns officer for the RNIB in Loughborough, said: “Speaking as someone with sight loss myself it can be incredibly difficult when confronted by a car blocking your path. In some situations I have been forced to walk into the road which is not the safest of options.

“People who park on pavements in most cases do not do this maliciously, they simply haven’t thought about the possible consequences of their actions. We hope this campaign will make people more aware of how their actions could impact on the lives of others and hopefully make them think twice.”

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue, deter motorists from parking on pavements and to prosecute drivers who flout the law.

In just two months, the Loughborough pilot scheme received more than 90 reports to a dedicated hotline and email address identifying offenders.

Councillor David Snartt, Chairman of the Charnwood Community Safety Partnership which has helped fund the campaign, said: “This is an extremely serious issue which is why the safety partnership felt it necessary to help provide funding to publicise it.

“Motorists have no excuse and should make no mistake – if we get a report and we catch you, you will be fined.”

Charnwood Borough Council street wardens will issue £50 Parking Charge Notices to offenders who park on pavements in contravention of the signs and lines.

Police officers and PCSOs can issue fixed penalty notices to offenders who cause pavement obstructions. To report a vehicle blocking a pavement, call the dedicated hotline on 01509 634564 or email cleaner.greener@ charnwood.gov.uk.

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CNH getting out and about in your neighbourhood Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing (CNH) is taking a tour of the borough this summer in its first tenants’ roadshow.

Following feedback from tenants and staff, this year’s annual tenants’ conference will take to the road, giving as many people as possible the chance to speak to CNH staff and share their views.

On Friday 29 July, the roadshow visits Hathern between 11am - 12pm and Shepshed between 1pm - 6pm.

The roadshow theme is ‘Listening to you – the key to our success’ reflecting CNH’s commitment to listening to its customers and welcoming their feedback.

During July and August, staff from CNH will be touring the borough giving customers the chance to have their say and learn a bit more about the services on offer.

There’ll be giveaways, a prize draw for a £25 high street voucher and the chance for kids to win a £20 voucher by guessing the name of the new CNH mascot!

CNH is keen to talk to customers about • what they think of our services • what they think of the local offers • their investment programme • the importance of allowing access for gas servicing • their performance and the services they offer.

The aim of the roadshow is to go directly to customers in their local areas, enabling them to express opinions, suggestions and any concerns they may have to help CNH to provide an improved service. CNH will also be taking the roadshow to local community events held at weekends throughout the Borough.

Dates, venues and times of the roadshow are available on our website or you can call our Customer Engagement team on 01509 632556 or email involvement@cnh.org.uk

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Shepshed Open Gardens 2nd & 3rd July 2011 There will be 15 gardens taking part this year to raise money for the Shepshed Special Community Bus Fund.

Opening times will be from 1pm to 6pm on both days and programmes will be on sale between 1pm and 4pm in front of the Council Offices on Charnwood Road (opposite Tesco Express) priced at £2.50 each, children free. Programmes will also be available at participating gardens.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at each garden and the first prize will be £100.

Teas, preserves, bric-a-brac, books and plants will be on sale at gardens as listed in the programmes.

A regular bus service will be provided from the Community Centre, Charnwood Road. For wheelchair access, ring 01509 650531 in advance (mornings only). Wheelchair access will be possible to some gardens.

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Leicestershire pilots new integrated day care service in libraries Leicestershire County Council is improving services and saving money by proposing to run day care from its largest library.

Work is well underway on a major new project that will integrate day care provision for adults with services in Loughborough Library. Lead by Leicestershire County Council, the project is believed to be one of the first in the country and will make council services much more accessible to members of the public and enable them to enjoy a wider variety of services under one roof.

This project is part of the council’s wider day care services strategy and as well as the benefits to local people, the move will help the council make significant savings in the future by relocating services currently housed in other buildings.

Last month, the Council’s Cabinet approved plans for the project to be piloted at Loughborough Library.

The library will be extended and refurbished to include modern fully equipped accommodation to provide day care services including activity areas, office space, a kitchenette, an area for therapeutic activities and it will also have an open air courtyard.

The work will also allow for a major local studies collection about the history of Loughborough and the County to be relocated from the first floor of the library to the ground floor making it more easily accessible to library users.

The new integrated service will offer a full range of day care services for people with physical or learning disabilities and will provide the opportunity for them to use the library and its resources whilst in the vicinity.

Loughborough Library is located centrally and offers easy access to other services and facilities in the town.

Subject to planning permission, it is anticipated that the project at the library will be completed by summer next year. The project may be extended to include other libraries within the county in the future.

David Sprason, Leicestershire County Councils Cabinet Member for Adults and Communities said: “This new way of delivering services to Leicestershire people will ensure that members of the public are able to access important day care services whilst being able to enjoy a whole range of other facilities and resources at our libraries.

I am pleased that we are amongst the first in the Country to take on this initiative that will shape how council services are delivered in the future.”

SHEPSHED TOWN COUNCIL INVITES LOCAL GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE For an application form please contact: Brenda Snape 47a Charnwood Road SHEPSHED LE12 9QE Tel. 01509 508872 Closing date for return of application forms Monday 4th July 2011 (Together with an up to date balance sheet)

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Charity Football Match in aid of LOROS There is to be a fun day and charity football match, at The Dovecote Ground, Shepshed (home of Shepshed Dynamo FC) on Sunday 31st July. All are welcome.

Gates open at 12.00pm and kick-off is at 1.30pm.

Entrance is £3 per adult and £1 per child. If a programme has been pre-purchased and shown at the gate, then entrance is £1 per adult and free for children (1 programme required per entry).

Free parking is available at the Hind-Leys College, which is just a few hundred yards from the event entrance. Disabled access will be available closer.

The main event is a football match between a team made up of family members of Maria Morley, who sadly passed away at LOROS last year and a team of friends and celebrities. Currently appearing are Ex. Leicester City players Phil Gee and Gavin Ward. Additional celebrities, from all fields will hopefully be in attendance, please see the programmes and posters, for further details.

In addition to the football match, there will be other events, such as a raffle, including a 22” TV donated by Morrison’s, an overnight break for two, donated by the De Vere Group and a lot of local business donations which will be detailed in the programme.

An auction, with items such as: a handmade cue and case, donated by Mark Selby, a cue signed by Willie Thorne and Dennis Taylor, a signed Peter Shilton autobiography and even two and a half hours cleaning, donated by Jo Cave, will be concluded on the day.

There will be a lot of children’s activities, such as face painters, balloonists, bouncy castle, tombola, colouring competitions, sweet stand, etc, to keep the little ones quite and there will also be a cake stand, burger bar, ice-cream van and bar to cater for the parents.

Programmes and posters will be available by the 11th July, however these will need to be at the printers by the end of June, so if anyone would like to advertise, donate a raffle prize, or auction prize, please contact asap (aaronlaver@ntlworld.com, or facebook Jay Laver).

In addition to the above event, other fund raising activities have been happening since January, this includes a weekly bonus ball draw and a weekly meat raffle (supported by the Bottom Railway).

Jason Laver and Russell Stanton have also been involved in a sponsored diet, which will finish on this day and therefore if anyone would like to donate, the website address is: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/slimmingforloros

LETTER

Would it be possible for the Shepshed Eye magazine to bring to the attention of the readers that e-mails can be sent into any loved ones who are patients in any of the three main hospitals in Leicestershire.

Visit www.uhl-tr.nhs.uk/patients/e-greetings and follow the instructions. I personally think this is a lovely idea and its been going for some time now but not many folk seem to know about it.

I was a patient in the Royal Infirmary some years ago and I had many good wishes sent in from worldwide by email, brought to me by the super volunteers. The e-mails certainly helped to brighten my days while I was a patient.

Having got to know many folks through my WW2 website worldwide it was lovely to receive mail from them just by clicking on the above to send their get well wishes. I hope you can spread the word.

Best wishes to all

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£340,000 Big Society boost for county A £340,000 people power fund is being launched

by Leicestershire County Council, to get community schemes off the ground.

It’s part of the council’s support for the Government’s Big Society, which aims to enable people to take key decisions over their lives, to run local services, to buy land and buildings and encourage people to take part.

The county council has launched a £340,000 fund to support the pump-priming work that’s required, such as: • Identifying community needs • Developing a business plan • Getting technical or legal advice • Advice on running a specific service, such as a community shop • Advice and assistance with buying land or buildings Council leader David Parsons said: “I’d encourage people from across the county to consider bidding to this fund, so that they can put their ideas into action.

“The county council has a strong track record of helping communities to help themselves.

We already have community forums, where people can come together and tackle issues which are important to them, with a little support and funding from the council.”

Leslie Strange, from the Sorrel Youth Café in Mountsorrel, is backing the Big Society fund.

The café was set up after residents suggested the idea to the community forum and the county council and Charnwood Borough Council helped them develop a business plan and access funding.

Nick Rushton, the council’s deputy leader and Big Society champion, said: “I’m looking forward to seeing a wide range of bids come forward from across the county - we’ve already received lots of interest.”

Application packs can be requested by emailing bigsociety@ leics.gov.uk or phoning 0116 305 7269. For further details, see www. leics.gov.uk/bigsociety

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Keeping our promises Just a few words to keep you informed about what the Conservatives are doing on the Town Council since the election and becoming the controlling group.

We supported the election of Cllr. Cynthia Popley becoming the Chairman as she was previously the vice-chairman and proposed Cllr Joan Tassell, who is a Conservative to become the vicechairman for the year 2011/2012.

At the Estates and recreational Committee Christine Radford was elected chairman and Barry Perkins vice-chairman. Following concerns raised by a large number of residents regarding the position of the War Memorial, the Conservatives promised if elected to look into the possibility of moving it to somewhere more central. This we have started by setting up a sub-Committee of the Estate and Recreational Committee this will be Chaired by Cllr Ian Hamilton-Smith and members of the public who have an interest will be invited by the Clerk to Shepshed Town Council to sit on this subcommittee.

It was also agreed that the dog control, football and Projects Sub committees should continue with Councillors from all political persuasion sitting on them.

Christine Radford

Shepshed 41 Club

Calling all ex Round Tablers!

Shepshed & District Round Table No.1160, affiliated to the international Round Table Movement, located within Area 14 of the U.K. organisation, ceased to exist in Shepshed in 2008 after 33 years active service to the community.

The Round Table Movement is an organisation of like-minded young business men between the ages of 18 and 45 who meet regularly for fun and fellowship and are renowned for helping communities and good causes throughout the world. Chartered in 1975, the Shepshed club was formed by members of Loughborough and Coalville Round Tables when the movement was expanding. Unfortunately in latter years the Movement has become a victim of a world-wide reduction in membership which has seen a number of Round Table Clubs disband including Coalville and Shepshed.

The international 41 Club movement was formed to enable ex Round Tablers to continue to meet after they had passed the age of permitted membership and to which Round Table members, having reached the age of 40 may be invited to join. This movement is set up in the same way as the Round Table on an international basis. A very active 41 Club has existed in Shepshed since 1983 and still meets monthly for fun and fellowship.

However, since the demise of the Shepshed Round Table the club no longer has an automatic influx of new members and would therefore welcome interest from any ex Round Tablers over the age of 40 in the area to come along to our meetings. It doesn’t matter which Round Table you were a member of or for how long. You’ll find a group of fun loving over 40’s with the same like-minded appeal that you enjoyed as a Tabler, eager to make your acquaintance.

If you think you might be interested or would like to know more then please contact Alan Darby on 01509 502026.

Meanwhile, the regalia from the Shepshed & District Round Table No.1160 is to be displayed in the Shepshed Town Council Offices as a commemoration of the many years of service to the community the organisation devoted.

Loughborough school boosts its Ofsted rating Pupils, parents, staff and governors at Thorpe Acre Junior School are celebrating after Government inspectors gave the school an improved Ofsted rating.

At its last inspection, the school was given a notice to improve but after much hard work the school has achieved a satisfactory rating with good capacity for further improvement. Ofsted praised the progress made by pupils and the extent to which they enjoy their learning. The school’s inspection report says that pupils’ positive attitudes to learning ensure they listen carefully, help each other, and persevere with challenging tasks. Pupils’ behaviour is also said to have improved since the school’s last report.

Ofsted said new staffing appointments have brought good teaching and lessons across the whole school.

The head teacher and the rest of the senior leadership team were praised for successfully driving improvement at the school, including motivating staff and accelerating pupils’ progress.

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Shepshed Community EYE - Issue 7 - July 2011 • Visit the website at www.shepshedeye.co.uk

Local schools get a late present from Santa

LETTER

Incinerator: an alternative view I have read a lot about the incinerator and how residents of Shepshed are opposed to it but I feel that most of these are against it because of a fear of the unknown and I wonder how many of these residents have been able to see both sides of the debate.

The members of Shepshed Charnwood Rotary Club have been busy giving away the money collected last Christmas with their Santa Float, and last week it was the turn of local schools to benefit from local generosity.

The Rotarians wanted to support projects in the areas where the money was donated and decided to approach the local primary schools to find out what would be appropriate.

In the end it was decided to make a donation to each school for them to put towards a project connected to the improvement of literacy.

Pictured, from left: Rotarian David Hayes, Mrs Louise Norris, Headteacher of Kegworth school, Mr Mark Brumwell, Headteacher of Sutton Bonington school, Rotary President Roger Hutchinson, Mr Michael Hoare, Headteacher of Hathern school and Rotary President Elect Bill Watson.

The headteachers from Kegworth, Sutton Bonington and Hathern Primary Schools were at Kegworth School recently to each receive a cheque for £150 from Rotary President Roger Hutchinson.

Donations were also made to Long Whatton and Diseworth Primary schools.

Fred Thompson

New Chairman of Shepshed Town Council

The waste industry is the second most regulated industry in the UK (behind nuclear) and we have amongst the strictest monitoring regimes in Europe for incinerators. Gone are the days where waste is burnt with thick black smoke going into the atmosphere. Today’s incinerators are incredibly efficient with very little actually coming out of the chimney.

In fact, if the arguments against the incinerator are based on environmental grounds, then you should consider that there are more dioxins and pollution released into the air on 5th November (Guy Fawkes night) by all of the fireworks and bonfires across the UK than what all of the incinerators in the UK generate in a year.

Another very important point to consider is ‘what are the alternatives?’

Experts suggest that the UK has around 7 years of Llandfill space (which themselves produce the greenhouse gas methane) so what will happen in 2018? If we don’t have the incinerator where will the waste go?

Other technologies such as gasification and Mechanical Biological Treatment are prohibitively expensive and relatively untested. It is illegal to export it and I don’t think residents will want to bury it in their own back yard or burn it in their garden.

It is also worth knowing that it is a compulsory requirement that these new incinerators have to use the waste as a fuel source to generate energy. Using the waste as a fuel will therefore prevent coal from being mined, transported and burned at power stations as could essentially generate our own.

As the saying goes ‘there are two sides to every story’.

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Twinning Association News Shepshed Eye has received the latest Newsletter from Shepshed & District Twinning Association.

Here are a few extracts:

Five Dales Walk On May 7th a group of seven did the Five Dales walk, starting from Millers Dale. (see right) It was a beautiful day, and the wildflowers (anemones, ransoms, orchids …) were amazing. We hope to arrange another walk later in the year.

Primary School Links Two Shepshed schools have now set up links with schools in Domont: • Oxley with the école Jean Moulin, and • St Botolph’s with école Charles de Gaulle.

Children have exchanged easter cards, and we hope for further developments.

Conversation Group There was a good turnout for our first French conversation group, brilliantly hosted by Alison on May 13th. We enjoyed food and drink, while talking (in French) about music, dance, and lots of things.

Video conferencing, anyone?

The newly elected Chairman of Shepshed Town Council; Cllr Cynthia Popley(Centre), Vice Chairman; Cllr Joan Tassell (left) and outgoing Chairman of Council; Cllr Diane Horn (Right)

We have a new contact person in Domont, Sylvie Mattioda. Sylvie is the daughter of Jacques Poindron, whom many people will remember. Sylvie wants to improve communications between the two towns, and is keen on video conferencing.

For information about the twinning association, contact Penny & Phil on email: sheptwin@btinternet.com or Alan on email: a.z.robinson@open. ac.uk or you can telephone 01530 222500

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There is life after AstraZeneca!

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A LOUGHBOROUGH scientist is swapping test tubes for power tools after setting up as a local handywoman.

Nicola Williams, of Belton, has now launched her business called ‘Ask Nicola’ along with her brand new website ‘www.asknicola. co.uk’.

Dr Williams, 37, previously worked as one of the senior scientists at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.

But in March last year the 2nd largest drug company in the UK announced it would be closing its Loughborough site in 2011 and moving operations to Sweden. That decision left over 1000 staff facing redundancy or relocation.

Dr Williams said: “I love my job and am very sad to leave, but I’m determined to make all the negatives of redundancy into a positive opportunity and do something completely different” “I’ve been a keen and capable DIY’er for over 20 years and have tacked almost every task going. I’ve renovated my own home and have long been in demand by family and friends when jobs needed doing. It makes sense now to put all that expertise and enthusiasm to good use and offer my services out to the local area” AstraZeneca has supported her radical career move and recently funded a place at a local training centre where she completed practical courses in both plumbing and plastering.

She said: I’ve had lots of enquiries already and I can’t wait to get started now. It’s going to be hard work but I will really enjoy the challenge and I always love seeing the end result after a job well done. www.asknicola.co.uk

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Latest News from Shepshed Camera Club

The month of May saw the final clubroom meetings for the members of Shepshed Camera Club before the usual break until early September. It was a busy schedule though and included two competitions, a visiting speaker and the selection of prints for the annual exhibition in Shepshed Library commencing on 30th.August.

The third league competition of 2011, judged by Nigel Ward, LRPS, saw the themed subject, Feathered Friends, won by Phil Tapp with his print called “Young Starling.”

He also took second place and Rowland Price was third. The Open class this time was for digital projected images and Chris Coxon took first place with “Full Steam.”

Malcolm Diaper was second and Ian Bradford third.

The final meeting of the month was for the Postcard Challenge” in which members produce prints in the style of

Chris Coxon’s “Full Steam” holiday postcards. Rowland Price won both the classes, Serious and Humorous, and also took third place in the former class. Brian Walbey took second place in that class and in the Humorous class Alan Blood was second and Peter Harvey third.

The Club’s website, http://www.shepshedcameraclub.co.uk/ will still be active through the summer months and information regarding the Club’s activities commencing in the Autumn will be available there in due course.

Brian Walbey Phil Tapp’s ‘Young Starling’

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Services At St Botolph’s Church, Shepshed Sunday 3rd July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Family Service 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist Sunday 10th July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 17th July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist Sunday 24th July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 31st July 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist Sunday 7th August 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Family Service 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist Sunday 14th August 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 21st August 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist Sunday 28th August 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist Wednesday morning Holy Communion - 10.00 am St. Botolph’s

Services At St James’ Church, Oaks In Charnwood Sunday 3rd July 8.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 10th July 8.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 17th July 8.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Family Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 24th July 8.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Songs of Praise Sunday 31st July 8.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 7th August 8.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 14th August 8.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 21st August 8.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Family Service 6.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 28th August 8.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm BCP Evensong

News from Shepshed WI For their June meeting Shepshed WI welcomed Betty Cawte who talked about Staunton Harold.

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Services at Charnwood Road Baptist Church Sunday 3rd July 10.45 am Worship & Sunday Club 6 pm Worship & Communion Sunday 10th July 10.45 am Worship & Sunday Club 6 pm Evening Worship

She spoke about the people who had shaped the history and landscape and members learned someinteresting facts about the estate and its past, and about the chapel, founded in 1653, which is now looked after by the National Trust.

Tuesday 12th July 8 pm IGnight - Coffee & Music Interview with Mads Morgan Former Youth Leader at Passion Sunday 17th July 10.45 am Worship, Communion & Sunday Club 6pm Evening Worship Thursday 21st July 12.30 pm Luncheon Club

The name “Staunton” means “the stoney settlement” and there is evidence that there was a medieval village on the site. Staunton Harold Hall and most of the parish was owned by the Shirley family for over 500 years until 1954 when the hall was purchased by Group Captain Lord Cheshire and tunred into a home for people with disabilities. Now it is privately owned.

President Lynne Diaper reported to members about the stall at the Oaks Country Fair on Bank Holiday Monday. She said that inspite of the dreadful weather £150 was raised for WI funds by selling cakes, sweets and pastries and although it rained most of the day quite a few people turned out to support the whole event.

The next meeting to be held at Christchurch Methodist Church on Thursday 7th July at 7.30 pm will be a demonstration by glass artist Claire Williamson and the August meeting on Thursday 4th August will be Pat North talking about her trip to India, illustrated with photographs. As usual visitors will be most welcome.

Maureen Walbey Shepshed WI

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September Older Persons’ Month 2011 Following the success of previous years, Leicestershire will again play host to September Older Persons’ month in 2011 with events and activities taking place across the county.

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LETTER Dear Sir,

We, in the Shepshed Liberal Democrats, would like to thank all of the residents of Shepshed who supported us in the May elections.

Even though only two of our candidates were elected, we feel this was quite good - despite all the adverse publicity we have received in most of the media.

We will continue to fight for the return of a High Street bank to Shepshed. However, there is one misnomer that we would like to point out that at the time of HSBC’s closure on 5th January 2007 the Liberal Democrats did not run Shepshed Town Council as stated to the contrary in another political party’s election leaflet. In that leaflet we were accused thus, “they allowed the only remaining bank in Shepshed to close – now they want to bring one back – we say that’s empty words”.

We would like to set the record straight that when the last bank shut on 5th January 2007 there were 7 Labour Town Councillors, 2 Liberal Democrats, 2 Conservatives and 4 Independent Councillors. Both the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Town Council were Labour Councillors. The Borough Councillors for Shepshed consisted of 3 Labour Councillors and 1 Liberal Democrat and the then County Councillor was also Labour. In fact it was a concerned resident - who was not a councillor - that fought this by mobilising support from businesses and residents in Shepshed and achieving a petition with 1400 signatures and national press and TV coverage.

We will continue to do our best for Shepshed residents, and shall look back on a very busy last four years, in which we achieved a lot for the community of Shepshed and are especially proud about our efforts in keeping the toilets open for the people of Shepshed. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all new councillors well in the years ahead.

 The Shepshed Liberal Democrat Team

Fish back on the menu at Dishley Pool ANGLERS are in for a ‘reel’ treat after Charnwood Borough Council opened Dishley Pool to coarse fishing for the first time in six years.

The pool, which is next to the Derby Road playing fields, had been closed to fishing due to a lack of staffing.

But a team of volunteer water bailiffs have now been recruited to patrol Dishley Pool which has 20 pegs available for anglers.

Councillor Hilary Fryer, Charnwood Borough Council’s cabinet member for Cleansing and Open Spaces, said: “Dishley Pool is a hidden treasure which not only boasts an amazing variety of wildlife but is also a superb venue for fishing.

“We’re very pleased to be able to re-launch it just in time for the coarse fishing season.”

Anglers are asked to observe the No Fishing Zone on the southern side of the lake which has been set aside for wildlife.

Water bailiffs will have leaflets available to anglers which show the No Fishing Zone.

Dishley Pool joins Charnwood Water as a coarse fishing venue with day tickets available for both at £3.60 and season tickets at £40. One ticket will entitle anglers to fish both lakes. Tickets are available from local angling shops and Loughborough Leisure Centre on Browns Lane.

Anglers will also need a valid rod licence which can be obtained from the Environment Agency (www.environmentagency.gov.uk/rodlicence) or from any Post Office. For more information, please contact Charnwood Borough Council’s open spaces team on 01509 632530 or email parks@charnwood.gov.uk.

Shepshed And District Stroke & Heart Club Car Boot Sale Shepshed and District Stroke and Heart Club are holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday 10th July on Glenmore Park.

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Rotary Club Of Shepshed NEWS From John Fox-Russell

The club is busy, thank goodness, and at the recent AGM we, amongst other things, recognised that some members of the club, over the years, have contributed a great deal of effort to further the aims of Rotary. Hon.Members who retired from the club some years ago. John Atkin and Albert Smith were made HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS. Two recently retiring members Sidney Freckelton and Ray Biling were also made HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS in recognition of their incredible commitment to the club in particular and to Rotary in general over many years. They are true Rotarians - always willing to help.

On 23rd May the club welcomed Sophie Stevens, fund-raiser for the D.L.&R Air Ambulance who gave a brilliant informative presentation about the organisation. All sorts of technical details about helicopters, pilots, doctors and other essential staff engaged in this vital activity. There

Church Spring Fair. The club is full of admiration for the organisers of this very popular event. Although it rained quite heavily at times, the supporters braved the weather and came along to experience the joys of the fair. The Rotary club had a stall, as usual, and although our takings were down we were able to swell the coffers of the fund which we use for local deserving causes.

The photo on the right shows the Rotary Charity Stall being attended

by Rotarians Janet Sinclair, Liz Marshall and Ngaire Hall.

They were three of the dozen or so Rotarians involved on the day.

There was also an Australian visitor sheltering from the rain On Monday 6th June we had as our guest speaker Mr.Adrian Stephenson, the headteacher of Shepshed High School, who gave an illuminating presentation on his school’s links with a school in the university town of Jima.

Ethiopia. There is a strong link between S.H.S. and the Jima University School where lessons are taught through the medium of English. Staff from the two schools have undertaken exchange visits.

The official language is Amharic.

Along with English, Amharic and Arabic there are several regional languages. The adult literacy rate is about 42% and living conditions

are, in a NORMAL day 3, 4 or 5 emergencies. The response time is usually 8 minutes, each incident flight costs about £1,500. The annual running costs are about £2,000,000. The club presented Sophie with a cheque for £1,304.56 - an amazing amount of money.

This was the result of the Rotary Club working with Mr. Michael Wortley at his Magic Lantern show earlier in the year, reported in the April issue of The EYE. See photo above of President Michael Fowkes, Sophie Stevens and Mr. Michael Wortley.

The 30th May saw the club operating a charity stall at The Oaks

outside the major towns could be described as basic. There are no plans to create a student exchange but the flow of information about a very different culture can only be beneficial to all involved. It was a most interesting presentation On Wednesday 8th June members of the club led another visit to Drayton Manor Park- this time taking seven students from the ERP centre at Shepshed High School. “Rotary Kids Day Out” is normally identified as the second Wednesday in June when over 28,000 disadvantaged children/students with their school carers/teaching support staff are

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hectic few weeks followed a relatively relaxing period – “When was that?” someone asked.

OAKS SPRING FAIR: The Rotary Charity Stall being attended by Rotarians Janet Sinclair, Liz Marshall and Ngaire Hall. taken by Rotary clubs across the U.K. to one of over 100 venues such as Safari Parks, Theme parks, Zoos etc. An independent charity “KIDS OUT” is the only charity in the U.K. dedicated to bringing fun and happiness into the lives of disadvantaged children.

On Thursday 9th. June we again met our colleagues from the Rotary Club of Coalville for a “skittles evening” at The Odd House Snarestone. We enjoyed a buffet meal, plenty of sociable banter AND WE WON. 203 –200. Don’t ask me how we did it.

Friday 10th June at St. Botolph’s Church Shepshed we held a concert, principally in aid of our Youth Activities in the local schools. The St. Botolph’s School Choir, having gained an excellent reputation well and truly lived up to expectations. They were magnificent and credit must be given to all the staff for their commitment and to the parents for

their encouragement and support.

We also had the very highly regarded Garendon School Loughborough Wind Band under their teacher Mr.Norman Morfill. The choir and the band have performed together several times before and make an ideal combination with varied choices of music.

This time we introduced the “something extra” not just to add variety but also to serve as a model for the young school choir singers. The something extra was the talented trio of ladies known as the “Doh, Re, Mi singers”. Janet Clitheroe, Sue Cooke and Liz Muller.

They were accompanied by Peter Finch and sang songs to suit a wide variety of tastes.

Most enjoyable.

The whole evening was great success. Thanks to all involved.

We are most grateful for the sponsorship and continuing support of the Shepshed Building Society.

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Circus Stars - Summer Reading Challenge 2011 Children aged 4 – 12 years can take part in a summertime spectacle at Shepshed library this summer.

Circus Stars is a fun and exciting reading challenge taking place in all Leicestershire libraries, including mobile libraries, from 9th July.

Sign up for Circus Stars and receive a FREE membership card and popup stage. Read books throughout the summer and collect Circus Stars characters to add to the stage. All children completing the reading challenge will receive a Circus Stars certificate and reward.

Look out for the Circus Skills Workshop at Shepshed Library. This will be on Tuesday 9th August between 10 and 12 am and you will need to pre book.

For more information about Circus Stars call Shepshed library on 0116 305 3678 or visit the website www.leics.gov.uk/circusstars It’s free to join the library and there’s something for all the family to enjoy.

Nicky Morgan raises RNIB concerns with Leicestershire & Rutland PCT

MP for Loughborough Nicky Morgan met with RNIB and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at a parliamentary reception last month, to learn more about the availability of cataract surgery to people in Loughborough.

Mrs Morgan was briefed about how cataract surgery is safe and has been shown to be both cost effective and clinically effective.

Both RNIB and Royal College representatives raised their concerns with Mrs Morgan that Leicestershire County & Rutland PCT is currently reviewing their policy on access to cataract treatment.

The RNIB outlined that any delay could mean that many people in the area could have to wait some time longer before surgery, potentially having lost a significant amount of sight, with a serious impact on their quality of life.

“The RNIB concern over the

Nicky Morgan MP with Steve Winyard of RNIB potential impact of Leicestershire County & Rutland PCT restrictive policy for cataract surgery is quite worrying,” Mrs Morgan said.

“Older people in our area, who would benefit from this costeffective surgery, could potentially be forced to wait for it while their vision deteriorates. I have contacted LC&R PCT asking for a meeting to discuss this and to be kept fully informed about the progress of their review into eligibility for cataract treatment. I am aware that excellent progress has been made since the cataract waiting time initiative was introduced in 2002 and I intend to support RNIB with their efforts in maintaining this,” she said.

Steve Winyard, Head of Campaigns at RNIB, said “Delaying cataract operations is a false economy. A patient whose sight is restricted by a cataract will, at some stage, absolutely need surgery.“

Sing a new song!

We are certainly singing ‘a new song’ at Christchurch Methodist.

On Sunday 29th May, alongside hymns hundreds of years old was one hot off the press, literally, as it was photocopied the very morning it was sung for the first time. A hymn of praise and thanksgiving for music and song, written by David Stevenson, was used to mark the 80th birthday of Keith Bailey, who has been the Organist and Choirmaster at Christchurch since the 1950s.

As well as acknowledging Keith’s valuable contribution to church life over the years, ‘We praise with grateful hearts,’ also celebrated the 14th birthday of Mattie Unwin, who has been a Junior Chorister for seven years. The evening service ended with a buffet laid on by the Senior Choir.

David has written a number of hymns, and has been published in varied hymn collections. One recent composition has even been performed at Methodist Central Hall in London.

Christchurch Methodist is fortunate to have both a Junior and Senior Choir to lead worship. If you think you may enjoy taking part in choral singing, both modern and traditional, whether trained of novice, please call in at the church, to sing a new song! We guarantee you a warm welcome.

Paul Unwin

An evening of Art to raise funds for local Charity The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is delighted that Leicestershire’s famous sculptor, John Sydney Carter FRBS has generously agreed to open his house in South Leicestershire to help raise funds for this wonderful charity.

Alan Norman, Chief Executive of the Foundation said “We are thrilled and very grateful for John’s support. This is a unique opportunity to meet a famous sculptor in his own home, view a wide variety of amazing sculptures and talk to John about his passion, inspiration and creative journey” The event will be held on Wednesday 3rd August and starts at 7.00 p.m. with light refreshments and wine.

Tickets for this event cost £20 and are very limited.

For tickets & further information please contact the administration team at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation on: 01530 244914 or email admin@ shuttlewood-clarke.org

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County Councillor’s Column

Have You Made Your Will Yet?

From Christine Radford

For Wills - Trusts - Estate Planning & Lasting Power of Attorney

As your County Councillor, I am always on hand to try and deal with any concerns you may have about services provided by Leicestershire County Council.

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It is usual in May/June to have a move around regarding Committees which Councillors sit on. I am pleased to say that I can still represent Shepshed on the Fire Service Authority and would like to report that the Fire Service have extended the use of part of the fire station offices in Shepshed to the Police. This will not unfortunately involve a front desk, but this was not used very much by local residents due to the restricted opening hours, but it will be made available to our local beat bobbies to use, which will mean a continued regular police presence in Shepshed.

I am still on the Board of Trustees for Bradgate Park which I know is well used by the residents of Shepshed. The new café it is hoped will be open in the Autumn, and this facility will be easily reached from the car park in Newtown Linford.

I also continue to sit on the Development Control Board, Children and Young People’s Committee, which looks after the welfare of Children in Care Homes. I continue to take the opportunity offered for extra training which will help me deal with concerns raised by residents.

I hold regular meetings in Shepshed with officers from County Highways in the hope of getting some of the trouble spots in Shepshed sorted, such as the junction of Paterson Place and Brook Street, the entrance to Weavers Way and the junction of Oakley Road, Belton Street and Tickow Lane.

I have to report that unfortunately the Environment Agency have granted a Permit to Biffa for an Energy from Waste Incinerator to be sited at Newhurst Quarry, but Biffa still have to gain planning permission for the Incinerator.

I hold a monthly surgery at the Council Offices in Shepshed between 10-11 am on the last Saturday of the month (except December) You can contact me by e mail on christine_radford@hotmail.com or by telephone on 502974 or 07796 544817

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Thieves look for messages such as ‘packing my cases’ and ‘just landed’ with a smiley face, only hours after the sender’s location was given as an airport.

How do they do it? A check on the family name and, for instance, the name of their child’s school, cross referenced with an online address database, shows the location of the home.

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News from Forest House Surgery

Patient Participation Group The Patient Participation Group that formed in February this year, held its fourth meeting at the Surgery on Tuesday the 7 June.

Any patient wishing to contact the group can do so via the following Email address: foresthousesurgeryppg@gmail. com or through Christine Fowkes, the group Chairperson, on 01509 506343. (The group cannot answer medical questions or queries)

Dr.Ayubi is leaving It is with regret that we must inform our patients that Dr Ayubi will be leaving us on the 12 August.

He will be taking up a post nearer to his home and the Doctors and Staff all wish him well for the future

Missed appointments In the Month of MAY, 358 patients failed to attend their appointments.

This equates to 74 hours of wasted appointment time. If patients no longer require their appointments, we urge them to let us know so the appointments can be offered to other patients.

BOOKSPOT: THE FILTER BUBBLE

By Eli Parisier: Amazon Price: £8.29 Imagine a world where all the news you see is defined by your salary, where you live, and who your friends are. Imagine a world where you never discover new ideas. And where you can’t have secrets. Welcome to 2011.

Google and Facebook are already feeding you what they think you want to see. Advertisers are following your every click. Your computer monitor is becoming a one-way mirror, reflecting your interests and reinforcing your prejudices.

The internet is no longer a free, independent space. It is commercially controlled and ever more personalised. The Filter Bubble reveals how this hidden web is starting to control our lives - and shows what we can do about it.

Chainsaw sculptor gives trees a new lease of life!

Visitors to one of Leicestershire’s flagship country parks will be able to watch as a professional sculptor uses a chainsaw to create large scale wooden sculptures right before their eyes!

Nottingham based sculptor Peter Leadbeater started creating his masterpieces at Beacon Hill Country Park in mid-June. Some of the wood he is using will be sourced from actual trees that have died naturally within the country park and Peter will be giving them a new lease of life as sculptures.

Members of the public are invited to come along to the country park and watch as over time, each piece takes shape and is carved into its unique style.

Peter is working with Leicestershire County Council to make a number of different sculptures that will be permanently displayed at Beacon Hill for visitors to enjoy. They will be themed around the parks extraordinary environment and wildlife.

Staff and volunteers at the country park have been closely involved in the project and have contributed towards ideas for the theme that each of the pieces will take. The themes include: • The parks history, geology, archaeology and historic wildlife • Animals and wildlife in the park • Large scale representations of seeds and leaves • Local legends When completed the sculptures will be located within the wonderful surroundings of the park. It is anticipated that all of them will be completed by next spring.

Byron Rhodes, Leicestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Country Parks said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to watch in real time as these fascinating sculptures come to life and recreate the history, wildlife and nature at Beacon Hill. We are fortunate enough to be able to obtain these sculptures and to display them within the beautiful surroundings of the country park. Beacon Hill has always been a popular destination for visitors and these new sculptures will add to the vast range of things for people to see and do whilst at the park.”

Peter Leadbeater added: “I feel very lucky to be able to draw inspiration for my work from such a diverse, interesting and stunning location and I am looking forward to getting started on making a contribution for visitors to enjoy.”

This year the Wood Fair is taking place on 29th August and Peter’s sculptures will be on display at the event.

For more information about Beacon Hill Country Park please visit: www.leics.gov.uk/countryparks For more details about the work of Peter Leadbeater please visit: www.peterleadbeater.com

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Christchurch Methodist Events July & August 2011 Fri Jul 1st 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sun Jul 3rd 10:45am All Age Worship 6:00pm Evening Worship Wed Jul 6th 2:45pm Ladies Guild – An afternoon with Alf Thompson Fri Jul 8th 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sun Jul 10th 10:45am Morning Worship & Sunday School 6:00pm Evening Worship Wed Jul 13th 2:45pm Ladies Guild – A visit to Pam’s garden Fri Jul 15th 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sat Jul 16th Christchurch Cake Stall on Loughborough Market (opposite McDonald’s) 2:00pm Knit & Natter at Christchurch Sun Jul 17th 10:45am Morning Worship & Sunday School 6:00pm Evening Worship Wed Jul 20th 2:45pm Ladies Guild – An afternoon with Bill Hutchinson Fri Jul 22nd 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sun Jul 24th 10:45am Morning Worship & Sunday School 6:00pm Evening Worship Wed Jul 27th 2:45pm Ladies Guild – And afternoon with Chris Taylor Thu Jul 28th 7:00pm Christchurch Fellowship – Street Pastor Deacon Jan Sutton Fri Jul 29th 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sun Jul 31st 10:45am Morning Worship & Sunday School

Wed Aug 3rd 2:45pm Ladies Guild – An afternoon with Chris Watkins Fri Aug 5th 9:30am Coffee Morning and Fundraising Stall Sun Aug 7th 10:45am All Age Worship 6:00pm Evening Worship For up to date Christchurch news and events follow us on FACEBOOK

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