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Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall Ma-Mites, Village Hall 6th Sunday after trinity, Holy Communion at Stanford on Avon Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Painting the Village Hall 7th Sunday after Trinity, Family Service, St Nicholas’ Church Painting the Village Hall Holy Communion, St Nicholas’ Church W.I. Village Hall Luncheon Club, Village Hall 8th Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church
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Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) 9th Sunday after Trinity, Avon Swift Group Communion at Catthorpe
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The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders Please send copy for the August edition by 23rd July to Ann Saunders Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 338
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SK NEWS SMALL ADS 1000 L/tr metal oil tank free for collection, Kilby area. Contact Steve Agar 01858 575520.
CLERGY NEWSLETTER SAYING THANK YOU Why go to church? To keep us vicars in business? To look after our lovely old buildings? I want to say – quite simply – we come to church TO SAY THANKYOU. God meant us to be thanking people. Just as a car works best when you fill it up with petrol and not water, so human beings work best when they give and receive thanks. A good example is marriage. Marriages work best when you show appreciation to each other –regularly. I’ve always liked these words – that I noted down many years ago: “Real deep down gratitude unlocks the prison doors of the self - makes us more aware of others, and less of ourselves”’ And this from St Augustine, written 1500 years ago: “As human beings, Lord, we are part of your creation, made by you, and our instinct is to praise you…The thought of you stirs us so deeply that we cannot be content unless we praise you, because you made us for yourself, and our hearts find no peace until they rest in you” So that is how God made us – to be thanking people, grateful people. Sometimes that is easy. I remember the day of my daughter’s wedding, in July, 2004. We had a large marquee on the vicarage lawn. It was a wonderful service – although we had no organ at the time, but we still had lots of fantastic music. The weather was perfect. And the most wonderful moment was walking up the aisle with Eleanor. And for days afterwards my heart was full. I wanted to say ‘Thank you Lord. And we all have so much to give thanks for. But we are meant to be thanking people, not just when everything is going well. Not just in the sunshine, but in the rain. Not just in happy times, but in sad times. In January 2007 my wife died, after a short illness. We made the funeral a great act of thanksgiving. Meister Eckhart, in the fourteenth century wrote: “If the only prayer you ever said was thank you that would be enough.” Canon Brian Davis Looking after St Leonard’s, Misterton and All Saints, Shawell.
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Telephone: 01788 860445 Email: oxleycr@btopenworl.com
Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Telephone: 01455 554065 Email:jane@kennedy47.orangehome.co.uk
Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Email: emma.davies1@sky.com
For Misterton: The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email Revbdavis@aol.com
. FROM THE REGISTER Baptism:- We welcome a new member into our Christian family: William John ROGERS on Sunday 9th June
CHURCHWARDEN’S NOTE You may have noticed that the west window in the church nave has been boarded up. The three large sections of the window have been taken to “Claire Williamson Glassworks” in Loughborough for restoration of the painted faces and the inscription together with replacement of the lead surrounds, now almost 150 years old and sagging badly from the pressure of the prevailing winds. The window, considered by experts to be a fine example of Victorian glasswork, was made in 1869 by Hardman & Co of Birmingham at a cost of £134 - 5s 6d! There will be a further note about the project and its results after the re-installation of the window towards the end of August, when an acknowledgement of the donations that have made this restoration possible will be made.
SOUTH KILWORTH W.I. A representative from the RSPCA came to South Kilworth to speak to us this month. He told us how the RSPCA came to be set up and with Queen Victoria’s patronage became recognised as a charity. The aim of the RSPCA is to teach and inform how animals should be treated. They are concerned with animal welfare and not animal rights. With the introduction of the Animal Welfare Act in 2006 it gave them more scope for the protection of animals, and to be able to prosecute owners who neglect or abuse animals. He gave brief details of various prosecutions that had been undertaken with the worst cases resulting in imprisonment of the offenders. He also told us of the work that is undertaken at the rescue home in Leicester and had brought with him his rescue dog Harry who made friends with us all! Next month the talk is “Who is buried in Leicestershire”. New members are always welcome. Joanna Wilson W.I. SPEAKERS FOR 2013 DATE 16th July 17th September 15th October 19th November 17th December
SPEAKER Julie Wood Mr Chandler David Clarke Elizabeth Robinson Sheila Jones
SUBJECT “Who’s buried in Leicestershire” “Hip replacement” Sparkenhoe Cheeses “Poems for Christmas” Christmas Crafts
LUNCHEON CLUB Once again depleted numbers of Club Members were outweighed by the team of organisers. The menu was well adapted to the weather with warm spells interrupted by cool dull spells. Eileen Burd provided both Main Course and Dessert. The Main Course of Braised Beef, served with Carrots and Mashed Potatoes was followed by Peaches and Ice Cream. Luxury Swiss Chocolates and Tea rounded off another pleasant Lunch David Burd
THANK YOU
On Saturday 15th June David Morris and Ray Dorman celebrated their very special birthdays by having a joint party in the Village Hall. Ray and David asked that guests give a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support in lieu of presents. In total £579 was raised for this very worthwhile charity. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously and thank you to David and Ray for the idea. Liz Sanders on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support
SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB The weather has, once again, been very disappointing, with some cancelations but spirits are still high. Our regular “Roll-ups” are continuing on Wednesday evenings, from 6pm, at the Bowling Green, Village Hall. Anyone interested in having a go and joining in would be very welcome – the only initial requirement is a pair of shoes with completely flat soles – to protect the Green. So, if it is not raining come and see us! For further details, please contact the Secretary, Keith Rickhuss on 01858 575792. Email: keith.rickhuss@which.net TOTE NEWS June 2013 Winners - Drawn Wednesday 5th June 2013 £50 Mike Howkins No. 64 £40 Pam Green No. 60 £30 Brenda Burton No. 46 £20 Carole Fleming No. 10 Congratulations to all the winners. During the summer the Tote draws are being held on the Wednesday following the 1st Monday of the month – so the July draw will be held on Wednesday 3rd July at 6pm at the “Roll-up” evening. The cost to join the Tote is £1 per week and new members are needed as there are still several numbers available. For more details, please contact Maggy Roberts - 01858 571238. email: magsroberts@yahoo.co.uk Thank you for your continuing support. Maggy Roberts
WASoSKS IN THE SPRING TIME. What happened to spring?! It is now June and apart from a few teasing days in May, this is the first bout of goodish weather we have had in what seems like forever. Whisky is one of those drinks that comes into its own when the weather is bleak so for some much more has been consumed this spring than you would ordinarily expect. I would hate readers to worry that the WASoSKs stocks had become depleted however, we still have a healthy stock of nigh on 30 bottles (not all full). At our April meeting it was mentioned that there appeared to be more whisky at the WASoSKs than in the whole of Southampton!! Either an exaggeration or a warning perhaps not to visit such a southern city. Meetings have been held throughout the spring, with a healthy attendance of old and new. As well as the whisky, good food, including roasted joints of pork and beef, have been consumed. What else have the WASoSKs been up to you may ask? Well a couple of intrepid members, for the good of the group, ventured north in search of a more exclusive dram. Indeed one was found but because of the confusion in terminology a decision was made to test it. This was carried out scientifically on the banks of the river Tweed with several other members of the parish. Thankfully it was deemed to be appropriate to present this whisky to the rest of the WASoSKs on the adventurers return and very well received it was too! To the extent that the bottle was finished that very night. Unfortunately the fact that the brave souls
who sourced this exclusive whisky (it can only be purchased in Kelso) could only bring ¾ of a bottle back, caused widespread debate and censure!! Looking forward, the WASoSKs are planning the first group outing, a day being educated on the merits of the amber liquid in London this coming Autumn. Name tags, with a “return to” address are being manufactured for all those attending. On to some of our recent whiskies, Highland Queen, The Majesty 16yr old (exclusive house whisky of the Ednam House Hotel, Kelso) This smooth sweet and floral nose was complimented with a mellifluous taste with a ripply undertone Benromach, 2001 Cask Strength At 59.9% abv this is a powerful whisky whose nose was dominated by the jet fuel paraffin behind which lurked hints of citrus and saddle soap. Lemon, ginger and spice could be detected on the palate with a strong afterburn of the alcohol After tasting whiskies for a several years now it is becoming apparent that there are two schools of thought in describing whisky. Those that search for an ever increasing vocabulary to express their thoughts and those that say “that’s pish” or “I really like this one” In an attempt to bring the group together we have discussed alternate styles of describing whisky through art. We may start off with an easier form of expression say colouring in a worksheet, although depending on how that works ultimately we aspire to using other media such as dance!!! Watch this space. And so on to summer, traditionally we may seek out lighter styles of whisky for the summer, there was even mention of that Gin word. We hope to keep you up to date with our activities unfortunately we invariably meet at the end of the month so our reports are rather time expired. Hopefully these reports are a true reflection of our meetings however whisky has a strange effect on memory and looking back over our minutes it is difficult to always make out what the hell went on!! Rob Burd (adventurer)
MA-MITES TODDLER GROUP The next Ma-Mites toddler group will be held in the village hall on Tuesday July 2nd. We start at 10am, when we will have the toys out, including the outdoor ride-on toys if the weather is nice enough. Then at 11am the Boogie Bods lady is coming to do some music and dancing/jumping around with the children until 11.45am. The cost is £2 per child, which includes tea, coffee, squash and biscuits. All welcome! For further information, please contact Rachel 07710 381533 or Sue 07770 748608. Please note that this will be the last Ma-Mites that we (Rachel and Sue) arrange, as after this our older children will be on school holidays, and our younger ones will then start school in September. Ma-Mites has been a very valuable group for local mums, enabling them to see their friends, make new ones, have a rare hot drink and some adult chat. The children have been able to play with a huge range of toys in a large hall, including an outdoor space, and have also made friends who they've gone on to know in future years at school. Over the years there have been Ma-Mites mini sports days, trips out (to the farm park, Wicksteed etc), picnics and Christmas parties. Although we will no longer be running it ourselves, all the equipment will still be there if anyone else would like to take over and continue MaMites. If anyone is interested, please contact Rachel or Sue. Thank you to all Ma-Mites attendees and organisers over the years - it's been great fun! Rachel Glastonbury
WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND LAUNCH DAY - SOUTH KILWORTH TUG OF WAR TEAM WIN AGAIN !!!!
Hopefully everyone attending the Windfarm Community Fund Launch Day on the 8th June had an enjoyable day. Whilst some people were impressed by the entertainment provided by the youngsters or even the excellent hog roast, undoubtedly the main attraction was the men’s inter village tug of war competition. Now concern had come to the fore on the Thursday prior to the competition when Aubrey Adcock, Parish Chairman from Cotesbach, said “would it be ok for my team to wear boots with studs ?”. Well it looked as though Cotesbach meant business. More troubling was that Aubrey was also scheduled to be the Tug of War Umpire – did he know something nobody else did ? Even more concern was raised when the Cotesbach team arrived on the Saturday night. They were big guys. For the rugby lovers amongst you the anchor man was a spitting image of Scott Gibbs but the size of Scott and Leicester Tiger’s Dan Cole added together. No worry ..... step forward the South Kilworth Six of Ian Weightman, Rob Jacks, David Hinchley, Pete Storey , Smurph Junior (note the continuing sporting theme !!) and Andy Webb, ably supported by wives and partners. The first round rubber was Cotesback v Walcote .......................... first blood to Cotesbach. Next up South Kilworth v Walcote (with Walcote puffing a bit from previous exertions) – victory goes to South Kilworth. Then the final rubber and in event the ‘final’.......... South Kilworth v Cotesbach. (At this point the role of ‘acting’ team coach and Parish Council Chairman Phil Alcock should be mentioned. Now Phil had been pencilled in for a star role in the team but arrived with some cock and bull story about having a bad back. However we needed a coach and Phil seemed as good as anyone. Incidentally during the reading of the competition rules at the beginning by the Cotesbach Parish Chairman and Umpire ..........Phil was heard to say “come on get on with it”. Phil .........this is not a rugby match you know ................even if we have Scott Gibbs on one end of the rope). Well over to the final and rather than Phil guiding the team through it was more a case of the WAGS driving momentum that secured the victory. By the way ladies how are your voices ? So a well deserved victory and a free beer to the South Kilworth team. Amongst all the talk of aching calf muscles and tired hands Phil was reporting on his tactics for the final – “they were big guys but they weren’t fit. (Editor Note ...The suggestion here is that our guys were fit !!!) I told my boys to just hold the strain and tire them out and then it would be easy” It was not easy but it was brilliant. As for myself I felt like an ageing Paul Scholes at Manchester United - I arrived with my boots but didn’t get selected for the team. Ernie Roberts
FOOTBALL / TAG RUGBY
The children’s Monday night football is taking a summer break after 8th July.
WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND We have received a total of 45 completed questionnaires with no spoiled papers. The results have been analysed both in terms of 1) total marks and 2) the total number of people recording a mark of 5 or above for each grant application or idea. Overall the marks from both scoring systems show a high level of consistency. The following were the top ten in highest priority order 1. Summer Sport Equipment 2. Defibrillator 3. Kick About Wall at Village Hall 4. Cricket Matting at Village Hall 5. = Youth Club = Replace Missing Trees Rugby Road 6. Outdoor Amenity Area at Village Hall 7. Strategic Tree Planting to offset impact turbines 8. Grant for School Village Hall 9. Childrens Play Pod in Recreation Area The results were presented and discussed at an open meeting immediately prior to the June Parish Council meeting. It was agreed and subsequently ratified at the Parish Council meeting that we would proceed as follows: 1. Grant approved for Purchase of Summer Sport Equipment and cricket matting. To be purchased by the Parish Council with grant money. Total Cost £1602 2. Defibrillator – we have an application in to ‘Leicestershire County Council Big Society Fund’ for the outstanding £1000 required. (NB Kilworth Challenge are offering the other £1000 needed). If the Big Society application is successful then windfarm application will be withdrawn. Either way the Defibrillator will hopefully be approved at July Parish meeting (NB We may have two volunteers to project manage this installation.) 3. Kick About Wall – we are seeking a volunteer to Project manage this idea (produce drawings / sketches, finalise costs, planning permission etc) 4. Youth Club – we are seeking a volunteer to Project manage this idea (feasibility, demand, practicality, costs, other options etc). 5. Replace missing Trees Rugby Road – we are seeking a volunteer to Project manage this idea (planting scheme, approvals, free tree offers, costs etc) The remaining grant applications and ideas will be held in abeyance pending finalisation of costs and plans of the above. Anyone interested in volunteering to be Project Manager for the above can they please make themselves known to a Parish Councillor or attend the next Parish Council meeting. Ernie Roberts
KILWORTH BUYING GROUP FOR LPG Are you paying more than 48.5p per litre? Please let us know as we are re-entering negotiations for the coming years supply. All members will be notified when terms are agreed, new members very welcome. Andy & Sarah Tel: 01858575691 or 07974 994817
ART CLUB. The Art Club is taking a summer break.
VILLAGE GRASS CUTTING AND ROAD CONDITIONS The Parish Council are aware of the concern of parishioners over the poor levels of village grass cutting, road and footway repairs. Unfortunately the Parish Council does not have direct responsibility for this work – the work and frequency is at the sole direction and discretion of Leicestershire County Council. The only avenue open to the Parish Council is to make representation to the County and complain on your behalf, and we are in the process of writing formally to the County in a combined letter with other local Parish councils in order to try to add some weight to the complaint. We are also investigating alternatives to try to improve the situation particularly with respect to the village green. Whilst this is not a satisfactory situation it is probably an inevitable consequence of local government spending cut-backs In terms of grass cutting the Parish Council are aware that many parishioners already cut the grass adjacent to the road and in front of their own property. Thank you for doing this and please bear with us whilst we try to find a solution to this problem. Phil Alcock Chairman SKPC
KILWORTH KORKS – PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2013 Month July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 2013
Date Thursday 18th July Tbc Tbc Tbc Provisional Date: Friday 8th November Provisional Date: Friday 6th December Tbc
Event Driving Big Things! Rounders Cocktail Making Ghost Walk Cookery Evening
Organisers Amanda, Emma & Liz Eileen Katie & Jo Maxine R & Amy Weed & Tina
DIY Christmas Party!
Stacey & Jo
Planning meeting for 2014
Claire
If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to chris_hubbard8@yahoo.com) or phone 571156, so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork communications. E-mail addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members.
VILLAGE HALL PAINTING PARTY Wanted: volunteer painters to join a work party to repaint the exterior of the village hall during the weekend of 13th and 14th of July. An hour or more of your time would be appreciated to keep this village resource looking pristine, young blood needed! Contact Steve Agar 575520
LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL & FAMILY FUN AT SOUTH KILWORTH VILLAGE HALL Sunday 25th August/Monday 26th August Sunday Tickets £1 per person to gain entry Gates open 12pm Bring a picnic Selection of local beers and Pimms tent - available all day All alcohol to be bought on the premises Face painting & Sweet tent Games and fun for all the family from 3-5pm Bouncy Castle (weather permitting) Toddlers outside play area (weather permitting)
Evening BBQ 6-8pm “Paralytic” evening games Camping Overnight - £5 per pitch Camp Fire & Live Music 8pm-late
Monday Breakfast baps and hot drinks available for campers Cricket match – teams of 8 required Finish approx 1pm TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE !! £1 PER PERSON DON’T MISS OUT !!
Available from:
The Rogers 01858 571112 (Matt is also cricket co-ordinator) The Burds 01858 575514 The Timms 01858 571115 The Tottmans 01858 575476 The Weightmans 01858 575239
EDITORIAL After being so critical of the Windfarm Community Fund voting forms in last months SK News I thought I ought to attend the review meeting. There was plenty of space. There were seven of us in the hall, of which four were parish councillors and the clerk. The timing of the meeting was not ideal – 6.30pm – but then no time would be convenient to all. I was, however, surprised how few people – both councilors and parishioners – were there. The parish council stated that apathy is hard to overcome and the return of only 45 forms possibly demonstrated this. During the intervening weeks however more than one person has commented to me that they didn’t return the form as they didn’t understand the scoring system and did not know what some of the proposals entailed. Personally I would be glad if someone could explain to me what the “missing trees on the Rugby Road” are or where they should go. The parish council was unable to elucidate on this. At least there appeared to be support for the proposal of cricket nets and matting and that this ties in with the desire expressed at last October’s meeting to provide something for the older children in the village. Now that the money has actually started to flow perhaps we should consider what other projects we do want to propose and explain these sufficiently to allow people to make their opinions known. This now leaves very little space for me to rant about the weather, lack of summer and where the year has gone to. So I will just finish with wishing you all a sunny summer where your barbeque is never extinguished by rain. Ann Saunders
THE BOSWORTH SURGERY EVENT : SURGERY OPEN DAY DATE : SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2013 TIME : 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM WHERE : HUSBANDS BOSWORTH SURGERY We look forward to seeing as many people as possible pledging their support for a new surgery building in the village. Come and meet the staff and Doctors in a fun packed open day promoting the new services we are offering here at the Practice. There will be a cake stall , a raffle and other activities on offer. So please make a note in your diaries.
COMMUNITY WINDFARM MEETING 12TH JUNE 2013 - SOUTH KILWORTH VILLAGE HALL 6:30PM MEMBERS PRESENT Mr P Alcock (PA) – Chairman Mr E Roberts (ER) - Vice Chairman Mr R Dorman (RD) Mrs S Wetton (SW) Clerk to the Council The community needs to decide how the £8,456 per annum (over £200,000 for 25 years) is to be spent. Councillor Ernie Roberts has sent out x2 questionnaires per household (approx. 250) to score against each item as to the most favourable. 45 questionnaires have been returned and the items were scored between 1-10.
During the meeting Ernie presented the total of each of the items the village were asked to vote against, showing which came out as the most popular. The top 5 items that scored the highest were as follows:1. Summer Sport Equipment – Have asked for £1340; it was decided that this is a practical and useful item for the fund to be spent on and once ordered the equipment can arrive in time to be used for the Summer. 2. Cricket Matting and net at Playing Field - £625 for the matting and a net; it was also felt that this was a practical item and once ordered this can be installed within 7 days so again can be used for the cricket season. 3. Defibrillator – We have already received £1000 from the Kilworth Challenge to be put towards this, and currently are awaiting to see if our application for the Big Society Fund will pay for the remaining costs. This will not be decided until 24th June, therefore a decision will be made once confirmation approved. We already have a volunteer that has come forward to be trained to use the Defibrillator. 4. Kick About Wall at Village Hall – If this was to go ahead, a Project Manager would need to be appointed to look into the costing’s and have some volunteers to come forward also to manage the project. 5. Youth Club in Village Hall – The same issues were raised for this, a Project Manager and Volunteers would be required. Also, the costing of hiring out the village hall and how often it would be accessible each month/week? Parishioners raised concerns that the money should be spent on something that would benefit the village as a whole and could possibly accumulate the money over the years rather than spending it on small things each year. A copy of the scoring will be displayed in the South Kilworth News.
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