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Film Presentations Thurcaston And Cropston Parish Council
Charnwood Voices are back rehearsing in person after a long 18+ months involving many practices over Zoom, which we were very grateful for, but in no hurry to return to!
We are pleased to welcome back film presentations to Thurcaston, on the second Friday each month. The tickets that you bought last year will be valid.
Article by Liz Twitchell
Are you a lapsed singer? A singer in the shower? Have you always wanted to sing but never joined a choir and experienced the joy of making music with others? Well now's the time to give it a go! We are looking for new members and would love you to come along and try us for size. We rehearse weekly in Belton Village Hall and have members from all around the Charnwood area. Take a look at our websitewww.charnwoodvoices. org.ukfor more information about the choir and email Vanessa our chairchairman@charnwoodvoices.org.ukto express your interest. We look forward to welcoming you.
Article by Diane Green
“Downton Abbey” will be shown on November 12th and lasts 122 minutes. We are showing the latest British drama from Lord Julian Fellowes. This film shows the much anticipated happenings at Downton Abbey, starring Dame Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton CBE and Hugh Bonneville. We see the exciting preparations for the success of a visit by royalty, King George V and Queen Mary to the country mansion of Lord and Lady Grantham. “Fisherman’s Friends” will be shown on December 10th and lasts 112 minutes. We are showing this incredible British true story as our film leading up to Christmas. Ten Cornish men were signed to Universal Records and achieved a top ten hit with their traditional folk songs and sea shanties. They were bound together by lifelong friendships and forty years shared experience, beginning on the harbour wall of their fishing village. Starring Tuppence Middleton, this biographical comedy drama won the prestigious Good Tradition Award from the BBC. "Judy" may be shown on January 14th 2022. We will be keeping the hall well ventilated and there will be room for us to space out. We would like to be cautious at this point and make sure that everyone feels comfortable. Could we suggest that you wear face masks whilst moving around the hall? Once seated, we will leave the choice to you.
Anstey WI
Article by Sheila Timms Members of Anstey WI were saddened by the death of Gill Jones, a very long standing and valued member who had served on the committee more than once, and had been our sick visitor for many years. She will be much missed. Kaye Hall had organised a shared picnic for a number of members at Brinklow Marina, where she has a canal boat. The weather was exceptionally good for October and an enjoyable time was had by all. The October meeting saw Felicity Austin speaking about “Life in the Swinging Sixties.” Both Felicity and Angela Rossa, our programme secretary, dressed in sixties fashions for the occasion. For most of us this entertaining talk involves wallowing in nostalgia, and we joined in singing some of the hits of the time with gusto. The time flew past as we heard about outstanding events of the decade, fashions, and what Leicester was like in those days. The competition, for a memento of the sixties, was won by Marian Driver, who brought her original mini skirt.
Councillor Vacancy Article by Marianne Lane
Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council has a Councillor Vacancy in Cropston Ward and is looking for an enthusiastic resident to fill the vacancy. If you are interested in becoming a councillor, and would like to make a difference by influencing decisions that affect your community, please contact the parish clerk for more information. Tel: 0116 2367626 (out of hours answer machine service) Email: clerk@ thurcastonandcropston.org.uk The Parish Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6.45pm in the Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, for approximately one hour. Council meetings are open to the public.
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I'm sure that you will all welcome the chance to see other film-goers again. Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Film tickets will cost the usual £5 which includes a lucky prize draw during the interval. We ask you to pay for tickets in advance from Richard 0116 2363 066 or Diana 0116 2362619
Anstey Town Charity Can We Help? Is your group just restarting after the pandemic? Do you need financial help to get projects off the ground? Anstey Town Charity is able to offer financial help to local groups. Our deadline for grant applications is 31st January 2022 Anstey Town Charity, Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey LE7 7AY. For further details ring Vicky Ball 2125315
Bradgate u3a
Article by Ian Welch The next talk will take place at the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey at 2.30pm on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 entitled ‘Santa and his cohorts’. The Christmas Party will be held on 1st December: further information in next month’s edition and on the Bradgate u3a’s website. Most of our Groups are now back up and running. Do you have an idea for a group? We welcome new ideas: see whether other members share your interest and set up a Group. Please contact Sandra Shurbourne on 07805717416 or e-mail sabdyb999@hotmail.com