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LRWT North West Group We are a friendly local group which meets monthly for talks, visits, conservation work and social events.

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September 22nd Richard Peglar describes the little owls of Leicestershire. He illustrates the lives, trials and tribulations of these delightful birds on a local site.

October 20th Wildlife in the garden Jenny Harris LRWT Explains what wildlife might be in your garden and how you can improve it for the benefit of all.

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November 17th Ben Devine of the Black to Green Project shows how a former mining landscape has been changed and describes how successful community involvement really works.

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December 15th My favourite wildlife destination described by local members Roy Hill, Baz Forgham and Martin Vaughan. Preceded by the A.G.M.

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January 1st New Year’s Day walk at Newbold. Blow away the Cobwebs and see how a coalmine and opencast site have been restored and developed into an excellent nature reserve which hosts a wide range of birds, amphibians and reptiles. Please note this walk is unsuitable for people with mobility problems. Meet 1.00pm at New Lount Nature Reserve car gate.

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January 27th Visit to Cossington reserve to hopefully see short eared owls and overwintering duck. Meet at 2.00pm on Rothley-Cossington road B5328 grid ref. 597130. Bring wellies and warm clothes.

February 16tth Andrew Heaton describes the wetlands of Leics and the River Mease. Phil and Wendy Lee explain how to encourage hedgehogs and care for them.

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March 16th Audrey Watson of British Association for Shooting and Conservation explains how to manage threats to mammal re-introductions and ways of helping declining species.

April 20th Jools Partridge Wildlife Officer Leics County Council describes how wildlife affects his work on the bridges and structures of the built environment.

May 6th Ben Devine leads a butterfly foray at Donisthorpe Woodland Park, Church Street,Donisthorpe, DE12 7PX grid ref SK 317142. Help to survey the local population of the dingy skipper. Meet 2.00pm at main car park.

May 13th Cloud Wood in spring . See, listen and smell the delights of spring in this wonderful woodland. Meet at 9-.0 am in the layby at grid ref 417214 on the Griffydam-Tonge road.

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Another £800,000 For Coalville Alongside Pledges Of Support From The Community North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has allocated a further £777,000 towards the regeneration of Coalville as local businesses and organisations pledge their support to build confidence in the town.

The money allocated by the council has been allocated to three significant projects in the town: Improvements To Marlborough Square (£577,000) This project will see a redesign of the square to make it easier for pedestrians to use and reduce the presence of vehicles, including buses and taxis. This work would be the first improvement work carried out in the square since the 1990s. As well as improving the way the square looks and making it a better space for small events, it is hoped that the public realm work will increase footfall in the area and attract new businesses to relocate to some of the currently vacant units. The council’s Enterprising Town Centres grants, which are open to businesses relocating or growing within town centres, will also help with this.

Shop Frontages Scheme Re-Energising And Revitalising Coalville Businesses in Coalville are being encouraged to take advantage of the second phase of funding designed to reinvigorate the town.

More than £225,000 was given to shops along Hotel Street and High Street as part of phase one of North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Coalville Frontage Improvement Scheme in 2015/16. So far £128,723 has been allocated to 11 businesses, including Bitter and Twisted micro pub, La Torre restaurant and Martin and Co estate agents.

Now this offer has been extended, with the council allocating a further £300,000 for shops and businesses in Belvoir Road and Marlborough Square. Nineteen businesses are already in discussion with the council about applying for the phase two funding.

The frontage grants are part of the council’s Choose Coalville Project and aims to improve the appearance of shops, restaurants and other buildings in the town with the aim of highlighting historic features, reinvigorating the shopping experience and encouraging people to spend time and money in the town.

The scheme provides between 50 and 90 per cent grant funding for improvement work like new fronts, signage and windows.

In total 75 per cent of eligible businesses in Hotel Street and High Street took part during phase one on the scheme.

Councillor Tony Gillard, Portfolio Holder for Business at NWLDC, said: “This scheme has already made a huge difference to the visual appearance of High Street and Hotel Street. The Choose Coalville Project is all about finding different ways to revitalise and build confidence in the town – and this is just one way the council is looking to achieve this. It would be great to see businesses in Belvoir Road and Marlborough Square take up the opportunity to apply for funding as the scheme expands.”

To apply for funding or to find more information, call the Business Focus team on 01530 454767 or visit www.nwleics.gov.uk/coalville_shop_ front_improvement_scheme

Improvements To Memorial Square (£25,000) Memorial Square is the heart of Coalville, important to local people as it sits at the crossroads around which the town grew and is also home to the Memorial Clock Tower.

The investment made by the council is intended to kick start interest in improving the square, redesigning it to create a better space for Remembrance and other appropriate events, as well as being home to commemorative artwork. Other funding for the project will be sought from local businesses, public campaigns and applications for local community funding schemes.

Ashby Road Traffic Calming Improvement (£175,000) Research amongst residents has revealed support for the removal of the traffic calming measures along Ashby Road. The £175,000 allocated by NWLDC will support the Leicestershire County Council plans to invest in Snibston Country Park. The main work would be to straighten the carriageway, by removing the existing build outs and vegetation which currently act to slow vehicles down. This work, along with sensitive tree planting, would create an attractive route into Coalville town centre.

This additional takes the council’s committed investment in Coalville to almost £3 million from 2015 to 2019 and comes as people from businesses, schools and

organisations across the town pledge their ideas for making a difference in the town.

John Reddington, Managing Director of David Wilson Homes, was one of many representatives of Coalville businesses and organisations that attended a workshop, where they pledged what they would do in the next year to build confidence in the town.

“I pledged to contact the independent restaurant owners in the town centre and work with them regarding a small discount offer for new home owners in the area,” John said. “We are building much needed homes in and around the Coalville area and we need these people to support the town. By offering discounts to attract people initially, they will see that Coalville has independent retailers and good restaurants that they can visit, rather than going elsewhere. I hope businesses take me up on this offer.”

Other pledges included offers to support young people into the world of work, promises to promote events and activities and even free children’s bus travel to Coalville by the Sea pledged by the managing director of Arriva Midlands.

Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of NWLDC, pledged to invite one young person to shadow him for the day and take a tour of Coalville to discuss the barriers that might block some young people’s ideas.

This tour has already been arranged, with Courteney Broughton, who is currently working with The Hero Project CIC on projects and activities aimed at young people.

Councillor Blunt said: “We’re two years into a four year project to build confidence in Coalville.

The council has done a lot so far, including grants for businesses to improve their shop fronts, free after 3pm car parking and supporting events like the Coalville Colour Run and the ballet at Century Theatre. We’re now looking to the rest of the Coalville community – businesses, organisations and individuals – to see what they can do to support the town. We were so pleased to see such a wide range of people from across Coalville at our workshop pledging their time, money and effort to helping the town. We look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour and further improvements in Coalville.”

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Other pledges included: Andrew Walker, Fleet Auction Group: “I will offer to mentor young people and instil confidence. They can come to the workplace and experience a multitude of different environments for as long as they wish.”

Bev Smith, Chief Executive, NWLDC: “I will ensure the council is ‘open for business’ and develops a positive partnership with young people.”

Whitwick & District The next General Meeting of Whitwick and District U3A will be held on Friday 18th August when the guest speaker will be the renowned photographer Barbara Meyer. Barbara's topic is "Big Cats". For many years, Barbara has been involved in photographing the big cat species of the world and in using her skills to support their conservation, whilst promoting responsible wildlife photography. She will show us what big cats are, where they live and the threats they face, and discuss what conservation efforts are being made to prevent their extinction.

The U3A is a self-help organisation for retired people where learning and social activities can be enjoyed in a convivial environment. As the U3A movement is non-political and non-religious, everyone is welcome. Whitwick and District U3A is a thriving and friendly group with a wide variety of Interest Groups. The General Meeting provides an ideal opportunity to chat to existing members and see the options available.

To find out more and enjoy Barbara's presentation, come along to St. David's Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL at 1.45 for a 2.00 pm start.

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Carol Brookes, Able 2 Consulting: “I will book a meeting with Coalville Heroes to talk about how and if I can support them.”

Chloe Witham, Newbridge High School: “I will promote school projects to school pupils through Twitter. I will liaise with school lettings to arrange ‘space’ for projects. I will help to coordinate school projects to promote local heritage. I will find tie for GoMad sessions in school.”

Cllr Alison Smith, Deputy Leader, NWLDC: “I will ask for volunteers on Hermitage FM to run projects for young people.”

Dave Cliffe, Voluntary Action Leicestershire: “I will organise a community event in Greenhill in August.”

Deana Wildgoose, The Hero Project CIC: “I will meet with Able 2 Consulting to establish links with them. I will arrange our attendance at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. I will work with Arriva on an art project. I will plan collaboration between schools, community groups and businesses.”

Debbie Bass, Sugar and Ice: “I will promote skills growth within young people in Coalville.”

Heather Wood, Sure Start: “I will have conversations with colleagues and managers about cohesive community working.”

John Jacobs, Coalville Heritage Society: “I will work hard to see a heritage centre in the town.”

Jon Sketchley, Hermitage FM: “I will promote any positive community activities on Hermitage FM” Karan Sheffield, local resident: “I will support the Hero Project, use Facebook and Twitter to promote activities and events.”

P Wilkinson, emh group: “I will support working with young people in Coalville through things like our apprenticeship scheme.”

Rob McClumpha, County Drains / Belvoirdale Primary School: “I will help the Choose Coalville project to connect with local businesses via the North West Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce.”

Sharon Eason, Meals in Fields: “I will work to ensure the success of a new after school club at Ebenezer Baptist Church, encouraging primary age children to research and record life in Coalville in the 1960s.”

Simon Mathieson, Arriva Midlands: “I will offer free travel for children to Coalville by the Sea on 4 August.”

Sophie Bass, Sugar and Ice: “I will support community groups and Coalville businesses via the Sugar and Ice social media accounts.”

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Stuart Warburton, Coalville Heritage Society: “I will work towards promoting the heritage of Coalville to all age groups through digital access and events.”

Terry Williamson, Snibston and Coalville Preservation Group: “I will assist in bringing back the Coalville Miner’s Gala for remembering local mining heritage.”

Vicky Utting, Leicestershire County Council Public Health: “I will share our mapping and network across partners.”

To read more about the Choose Coalville project, visit www.choosecoalville.co.uk or www.nwleics.gov.uk/coalville Follow @ChooseCoalville on Twitter or Choose Coalville on Facebook.

Lace Is Making A Come Back Has anyone else noticed that lace is making a comeback in the ladies and children’s fashion industry? The lace may be printed, embroidered, woven or machine lace. The lace may be in the form of a motif, an edging, part or the entire garment. There is a craft still in current usage that only a few people may be aware of that is bobbin lace. This craft is slowing coming to be a popular craft again due to the popularity of the fashion industry.

There is an opportunity to learn the craft yourself. Classes are being held at Groby Village Hall LE6 0DJ on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. We begin again on September 5th/6th and run for 30 weeks. You are welcome to attend a taster session where you will be introduced to the craft. Basic equipment may be borrowed for the first few weeks; the Tutor has Beginners Kits for sale if required.

You may already be a lacemaker and looking for further help or join an established group for social contact. Groby Lace Class has been running for over 15 years, has limited vacancies on Tuesday evenings and space for 4 new members on a Wednesday morning.

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Gresley Youth Band Concert In Thringstone Saturday 15th July saw Gresley Youth Band perform to a packed room at Thringstone Community Centre.

Formed in 2002, this band of young people, under their conductor Duncan Jackson performed a variety of both traditional band music and more modern pieces, to include a version of Gary Barlow's Diamond Jubilee song, Sing. Also included were various Disney tunes and what was called 'An Instant Concert' - snippets from 31 tunes with the audience trying to recognise each one before the band moved on to the next.

A spokesperson for the centre said 'We were delighted to see so many people come to listen to these young people perform. The performance was punctuated with what can only be described as 'Christmas Cracker Jokes' between the pieces from conductor Duncan Jackson,which were very entertaining. We are hopeful that the band will come to the centre again in the future.'

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Getting The Best From Your Garden Well the busy gardening year is in full swing and we’ve certainly had good growing weather with the sunny weeks followed by days of April showers! The unpredictable weather can cause us gardeners and green-finger want-to-be’s a few problems; when to water, what to feed when and how to keep the fruits of our labours looking at their best.

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Watering the garden Many people think they are just not green-fingered but their plant failures are often down to poor watering initially. When plants are grown on a nursery they’re usually watered on a daily basis to a set regime. Once the plants make their way to our gardens they are in a really different environment and without good watering they simply can’t adjust to their new home.

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in a bucket of water. Once planted it then needs another good soak to wet the surrounding soil and settle it in. The watering required after planting will depend very much on the plant variety, size, situation and the soil condition. I always say it’s better to thoroughly water a plant occasionally rather than sprinkle over a little water regularly. So a good soak a couple of times a week during the summer months is a good starting point. I check plants regularly for signs of wilt and leaf drop.

Watering in the evening or the early morning is best so that the water has chance to penetrate deep down to the roots before the midday sun has a chance to evaporate it from the surface. Don’t assume that a rain shower will be sufficient to thoroughly water a plant in the ground or in a pot.

There are automatic watering systems on the market designed to irrigate pots, baskets, greenhouses etc. I have used them very successfully in gardens to keep them looking at their best.

Sprinklers are really useful too, for borders and veg plots to give a long slow soaking to the ground.

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Growmore or Fish Blood and Bone are great as a general purpose feed. I use Growmore every time I plant vegetables, shrubs, perennials etc. to give the plant an initial boost.

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Controlled release granules give a long-term balanced feed throughout the summer. I use it in all of my containers.

Finally I use a general purpose liquid feed like Miracle Grow for young plants in the greenhouse before they are planted out in to the garden to keep them growing strongly in their pots.

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Coalville Rugby Club

01530 812090 Memorial Ground, Hall Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5PF ---------------------------------------------------

Coalville Town Hockey Club

Matt Howells - 07980449524 King Edward VII Science & Sports College, Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UW ---------------------------------------------------

Coalville Town Football Club

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Coalville Heritage Society

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‘OLD 'n' BOLD CLUB’

01530 814718 Classic - Vintage Car and motorcycle meeting every Friday morning 10am till 2pm aimed at retired people and shift workers. The Victoria Bikers Pub, Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA ---------------------------------------------------

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1188 (Coalville) Squadron http://1188sqnatc.co.uk

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The Rotary Club Of Coalville David Beaumont (Membership) davidbeaumont57@hotmail.com

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Please check to make sure a meeting is taking place, as sometimes we are visiting elsewhere. The Hermitage Park Hotel, Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA ---------------------------------------------------

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Coalville Ramblers

Robert - 07510 512446

publicity@coalvilleramblers.org.uk www.ramblers.org.uk/coalville

where our programme of walks is available to view. You can also join online by following the link.

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Whitwick Methodist Church Drop In Cafe

Deacon Barbara Crockett 07881 408488 We meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for refreshments and a chat, from 10.00 until 12.00 at the Whitwick Methodist Church, The Market Place, Whitwick (bottom end of Hall Lane). Everyone will be made especially welcome for coffee or tea, with home made cakes and good company.

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Alternative Book Club Coalville Helena Lomax

helenalomax@btconnect.com

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at The Hermitage Hotel Coalville.

Membership is free! Books are chosen by members plus we have a couple of months where we all read and review a book of our choice. We also have a very popular book swap/share at the end of each meeting. We also have a Facebook page.

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Coalville Male Voice Choir www.coalvillemvc.co.uk

Coalville Male Voice Choir will be pleased to welcome singers any Thursday evenings 7.00pm at Hall Lane, Methodist Church our practice venue.

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Coalville & District Photographic Society

www.sites.google.com/site/ coalvilleanddistrictcameraclub

We meet every other Monday (next meetings 3rd, 17th, 31st Oct, 14th, 28th Nov) at 7.30pm at the Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville. All levels are welcome, please visit our website for more details.

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Whitwick Retired People Fellowship

Secretary - Mrs B King 01530 835981

We meet at Whitwick Methodist Church, Hall Lane, Whitwick, every Tuesday 1:30 to 4pm. It is an independent group which meets for social interaction, tea and biscuits, cost £1, first visit free. Outings, which are often subsidised, are arranged at intervals throughout the year and a Christmas lunch is held for the members in December. A mini bus can be organised for attendance with the Marlene Reid Centre, if required, this needs to be booked direct with Marlene Reid the previous day.

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North West Leicestershire Model Engineers

07922692076 We are a model engineering club and run steam trains on our track at hermitage recreation ground. You do not have to own a loco to join as the club have there own engines which members can use. We steam on 3rd Sunday and also on other days why not come and join us.

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Whitwick Netball Club

We are a friendly bunch of ladies of varying ages and fitness who meet for training on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-8.00pm at Castle Rock High School Sports Hall. For further details please contact Abby Chambers via our Facebook page, search for Whitwick Netball Club or pop along.

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Broom Leys Choral Society

Meet on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in Whitwick Methodist Church, Hall Lane.

We are a mixed choir and would welcome new members especially tenors and basses.

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Musical Theatre School (MTS)

look forward to seeing you.

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Hugglescote & Donington-leHeath Heritage Society

hugglescotedoningtonheritage@gmail.com www.facebook.com/HADLHHS

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30pm-9:00pm at Hugglescote Community Centre, Grange Road, Hugglescote, LE67 2BR We are actively seeking new members to help run our programme of events, and record the history of the villages.

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Scotlands Bowling Club

Sue on 01530 810026 Steve on 01530 224128 We are a small friendly club we would welcome new players or anyone wishing to have a try at playing bowls. Our new season will begin at the end of April at Scotlands playing fields Forest Road. Our club nights are Tuesdays and Fridays 5-7pm.

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Coalville OAP & Friends Fishing Club

Mr Bancroft - 01530 832740 We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season.

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Bardon Hill Juniors Football Club 07983134033

www.facebook.com/Bardon-HillJuniors-FC-301998146531045

Bardon Road, Coalville. Opposite The Shell Garage. Kids train every Saturday, either at Bardon Road or at Newbridge on the Astro turf.

Give us a call or visit our Facebook page to get in touch.

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Broom Leys Chinese Wand & Tai Chi Club

Singing, Dancing and Drama every Tuesday at Marlborough Square Church for ages 4 years up to adults. Timetable can be found on the website and contact Steph for further information.

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01530 836941 - Les & Sue We meet on Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm at Broom Leys School.

All ages and abilities over 16 welcome. We meet through school holidays where possible. Give Les or Sue a call. Exercises and movements are adaptable for individual limitations.

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London Road, Coalville.

Every Thursday morning the church will be open from 9:30 to 12. Tea/ coffee, a snack and chat will be available in the meeting room.

Please join us, bring a friend. We

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Council Pledges Funds To Support Canal Aqueduct Restoration A £20,000 grant from North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) will support a project to restore a section of Ashby Canal.

Councillors have pledged the funding to help rebuild of the aqueduct over the Gilwiskaw Brook at Snarestone.

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music, film and media equipment

On Saturday 8th July 2017 at the

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social isolation in this local

Measham Community event held centre, Cllr John Clark, the

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which can be used for bespoke sessions for the community. The community aspect will offer a high quality accessible solution for people with mobility issues. the media mini bus will tackle area and provide a platform for social interaction. The plans are fully sustainable ensuring it will continue for many years to come.

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great achievement for the local

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It is estimated that the restoration of the aqueduct will cost £450,000 in total, with fundraising progressing well and now boosted by NWLDC’s contribution. Further funding applications are being progressed to raise the remaining money.

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all the community. The partners

Councillor Alison Smith, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services, said:

Geoff Pursglove Chairman of Ashby Canal Trust said: "The Trust is most grateful for the support shown by NWLDC for this major project and for its recognition of the benefits of restoring the Ashby Canal to Measham and, ultimately, to Moira. We have already started discussions with Natural England on the design which will enhance the Special Area of Conservation around Ilott Wharf, unique in Leicestershire.”

Alan would like to remind

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There has now been 30 years of active restoration by Ashby Canal Trust, Ashby Canal Association and Measham Canal Restoration Group. The reconstruction of the aqueduct is now a priority to these groups due to the position and focal importance along the canal route.

“We believe this is a really worthwhile project and brings a number of benefits to North West Leicestershire. It will help boost the visitor economy, tourism and recreation while also providing options for sustainable transport and facilitating housing growth.

The Ashby Canal is an important part of our cultural heritage and our funding shows that the council wants to see the restoration project succeed.”

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Investigations To Start On Potential Leisure Centre Site On A511 Land off A511 (Stephenson Way) is the preferred site for a new leisure centre Site investigations will inform the council whether the land is suitable for this development Plans to build a new leisure centre in Coalville took a step forward last night as councillors agreed the preferred site.

The authority’s Cabinet has agreed that the council will enlist leisure experts to investigate the site, which sits near the corner of the A511 and Thornborough Road.

The decision to look into the possibility of building a new leisure centre in Coalville is being driven by three key factors: The popular Hermitage Leisure Centre is almost at capacity and would require significant investment over the coming years to meet demand. A new leisure centre would both improve the facilities and increase capacity.

A leisure centre on the A511 site would be more accessible than the current Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick, and sits close to complimentary facilities including Stephenson College, supermarkets and the existing recreation facilities associated with Hermitage Leisure Centre. This site is allocated in the current and emerging Local Plans for leisure use.

Bringing the leisure centre closer to Coalville would help support the regeneration of the town. Alongside a number of other projects, this scheme would bring people to Coalville for their leisure pursuits.

Councillors agreed that, should the A511 site be shown to be suitable, the facilities would be likely to include: An eight court sports hall An eight lane 25-metre pool A 15m x 8.5-metre learner pool with moveable floor A health and fitness suite with 150 pieces of equipment A multi-activity studio, large enough to be sub-divided into two separate rooms One spin studio Three squash courts Vending area(s) A café / bar A 250-space car park.

The council would look to find an operator to design, build, operate and maintain the leisure centre. The management of both the new leisure

centre and Hood Park Leisure Centre in Ashby de la Zouch would transfer to this provider.

Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “The idea of building a new leisure centre in Coalville is widely supported by staff, sports clubs and members of the public.

Bringing a state of the art facility closer to Coalville town centre with good access from the main roads makes sense. We’ve looked at a number of potential sites in and around Coalville and have evidence to show that this site – off the A511 near the roundabout with Thornborough Road – is the best possible option. Our priority now is to instruct expert consultants to investigate the site in depth and establish that it is a suitable site before we decide whether or not to go ahead and build.”

Councillor Alison Smith MBE, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services at North West Leicestershire District Council, added: “Hermitage Leisure Centre is a very popular facility – the classes, equipment and excellent staff there are a major draw for local people.

However, anyone who goes to Hermitage knows that it needs some significant investment and that the site is limited in terms of increasing participation and offering new and interesting things for customers. A new centre is an exciting opportunity for us all – and particularly for staff and customers, who would benefit greatly from modern facilities. I’m looking forward to seeing the site report and hope that it shows this is a suitable place for a new leisure centre in Coalville.”

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The current brownfield site off Mantle Lane was investigated, but the land would be too expensive to buy. The site of the former Snibston Discovery Museum was also considered, but access issues and cost of the land also made this site unviable.

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New Trail Celebrates History Of Arts & Crafts Movement In Leicestershire

Swithland Show The hugely popular Swithland Flower and Vegetable Show will, again, be held at the usual venues of The Griffin Inn and Swithland School on Saturday 9th September. The show opens to visitors at 1.30pm.

Trail featured in new guide, highlighting impact of Leicesterborn Ernest Gimson on local architecture including the famous Stoneywell Cottage

Last years show, our 40th, was a huge success and we raised in excess of a staggering £9000.00 for our chosen charities which include Rainbows and LOROS plus many other local charities. For this we thank all of our visitors, contestants and sponsors.

A new trail has been developed to mark the history of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Leicestershire.

The Arts and Crafts Movement was an international ideology in the decorative and fine arts, formed by a group of artists, designers and social campaigners in the late 19th century. It flourished in Europe and America between 1880-1910, focused on a return to well-made, handcrated goods and was one of the most important and influential styles of the 20th century.

Leicester-born architect and designer, Ernest Gimson was one of the leading lights in this style and together with family members and colleagues, was responsible for some of the most iconic architecture in Leicestershire including Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester Town Hall, The Belmont Hotel, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Charnwood Museum and Stoneywell Cottage, acquired and re-opened by the National Trust in 2013.

These buildings and more are featured as part of a themed trail for visitors to the city and county, and are presented in a new guide, produced by Leicestershire Promotions in partnership with Charnwood Borough Council and the National Trust. The guide provides visitors with highlights of a number of sites and places to visit in Leicestershire, related to the Arts and Crafts Movement.

The free guide will be available from visitor centres, tourist information centres, visitor attractions and museums across the city and county. Copies can also be downloaded from www. goleicestershire.com/artsandcrafts Martin Peters, Chief Executive of Leicestershire Promotions said: “The Arts and Craft Movement gained an international reputation but has a truly British origin, with Leicestershire and locally-born Ernest Gimson pivotal to its development. The opening and subsequent success of Gimson’s Stoneywell Cottage in Charnwood has further raised the profile of the Arts and Crafts Movement locally.

We are looking forward to another great show this September, so start planning your entries now in the vegetables, fruit, flowers, baking and craft categories. We also have lots of categories for children too including baking, arts and crafts. It’s a great fun day out for all the family whether taking part or simply visiting and raises valued funds for deserving charities including Rainbows and LOROS. If you are planning Consequently, we’ve produced this new guide to provide people with ideas of places to visit to trace the theme of this grand tradition of art and architecture.”

Chris Traill, Strategic Director for Neighbourhoods and Community Wellbeing at Charnwood Borough Council, said: "Leicestershire is blessed with fine examples of outstanding architecture and we are delighted to support the promotion of some of the most fascinating parts of our county and borough and their connection to the arts and crafts movement.

Stoneywell Cottage is a wonderful place to visit and Charnwood Museum is packed with character and there is plenty to do and see for all the family. I would encourage people to pick up a leaflet and use it as their own personal guide for a trip into Leicestershire's rich history."

Jennie Lloyd, Operations Manager at Stoneywell commented: “We are delighted to be included in this new leaflet and with the recognition being given to Ernest Gimson. He achieved so much and his legacy can be seen around us – not just at Stoneywell, but in the way he influenced design even today. We are very proud of our work at Stoneywell, and pleased to be able to work with Leicestershire Promotions to present the contribution Ernest Gimson made to the arts and crafts movement and the many architectural delights of his that can still be seen in Leicester and Leicestershire.”

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Latest News From Felis Catus American pet behaviourist Warren Eckstein said “In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble He gave him the cat.”

Cats are currently the most popular pet in the world and evidence suggests they were living alongside humans by 6000BC, possibly earlier.

Thought to be incarnations of gods, cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt and killing a cat was punishable by death. Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning a cat’s death and mourned for months. In the ancient Egyptian city of Bubastis there are about three hundred thousand mummified cats in tombs.

By 3700BC cats were a popular companion animal in Egypt and gained even more favour in their role as pest control agents on ships and in grain stores. It is said they saved the Egyptians from starvation by killing vermin in granaries.

However cats were not always venerated. To the superstitious minds of the Middle Ages cats were thought to possess supernatural powers with involvement in witchcraft. The 1563 Witchcraft Act associated keeping cats with wickedness which resulted in the execution of innumerable cats and their owners.

As cat owners know, cats are not subservient which was another trait resulting in their persecution at this time. It was considered their aloofness violated the biblical view that humans should have dominion over animals. Consequently cats suffered considerable torment and tyranny at the hands of the Christian Church.

Fortunately the popularity of cats returned and by the Victorian era they were secure in the role of the beloved household pets that continues today.

At the risk of upsetting dog-lovers, American writer and producer, Jeff Valdez, said “Cats are smarter than dogs, you can’t get eight cats to pull a sledge through snow” and all cat owners know “dogs have masters, cats have servants”.

According to animal behaviourists dogs have become dependent on humans and should humans cease to exist they would find it difficult to survive. However as most cats still retain some of their wildness and hunting skills they would have no problem surviving without us.

Cats have been the preferred pet of many famous people including

actors, authors, artists and scientists.

Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat-flap for his moggies. Aldous Huxley said “If you want to write, keep cats” and genius Leonardo da Vinci said “The smallest feline is a masterpiece”.

Cats have infiltrated many aspects of our daily lives and are often featured in commercial art and design imagery such as greetings cards, textiles and ornaments. How such a small, relatively insignificant animal can be so popular is quite a mystery, but mystery is probably the allure of cats. Sir Walter Scott agrees. He said “Cats are mysterious folk. There is more passing in their minds than we are aware of”.

Currently the UK cat population is around 11.6 million which animal welfare organisations regard as a crisis.

According to the charity ‘Cats Protection’ a single female cat can have 25,000 descendants within five years.

The importance of neutering both male and female cats cannot be overestimated.

Rescue centres are full of strays and abandoned cats and kittens. It is a myth that a female cat should have ‘just one litter’ and as they can go into heat at four months old it is essential they are spayed by that age. It is also crucial that male cats are neutered. Not only does neutering males prevent unwanted kittens but makes fighting less likely as well as spraying or contracting Feline Aids (FIV).

How Can You Help?

Kittens are growing babies who need more nutrients than their adult counterparts but pregnant and lactating cats can also benefit from the extra nutrition in kitten food.

I am one of thirty-five volunteer cat/ kitten fosterers for RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre and we are all kept busy throughout the year. Cats of all ages and circumstances are fostered for varying lengths of time. The number of abandoned pregnant cats or those with tiny kittens is heartbreaking and so unnecessary if only owners were more responsible.

If fostering isn’t a possible commitment for you, kitten food is continually required at Woodside and donations are always welcome.

Staff And Customers Of Pets At Home Do It Again And Raise An Incredible £2,012.89 For Woodside Animal Centre Leicester is home to some of the biggest animal lovers in England, almost £5,000 has been raised for local rescue centres as a part of a summer fundraising drive for pets in need.

For four weeks, members of the local community donated to help rescue pets in need by purchasing a ‘Scratch and Match’ card in Leicester Pets At Home stores for the Support Adoption For Pets Summer Fundraising Drive, putting themselves in with a chance of winning one of 200,000 prizes and in turn donating £1 to the charity.

Over 430 Pets At Home stores took part in the national fundraiser across the UK, raising an impressive total of £545,486.51. The money has been granted to over 350 pet rescue stores across the country, helping to support the animals within their care.

Amy Wilson, Fundraising Manager from Support Adoption For Pets, said: “Fundraising drives like this are vital to keeping local rescue centres open across the UK, and it’s great that we can continue to support rescue centres who work so hard to rehome pets in across the East Midlands.”

Money raised within the Leicester Fosse Park and St Georges Retail Park Pets at Home stores will be supporting RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, who have been overwhelmed by the support given to the Summer Fundraising Drive from the local community.

For further information call Julie Argyle on 0116 2336677 or visit; www.rspcaleicester.org.uk/supportus-2/animal-fostering/

Jane Cooper-Peers Corporate Partnership Manager at Woodside Animal Centre said: "The work we do, and the positive impact we have, both on our animals and the local community can only be achieved with local community support within Leicestershire and Rutland. We’re so very grateful to all the fantastic Pets at Home customers in both Fosse Park and St Georges Retail Park stores for their incredible generosity. The donation will make a huge difference to the animals in our care.”

Elizabeth Allison Vice-president Woodside Animal Centre

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Interbranch Study Day Sunday 17th September 2017 10.00am – 3.30pm Thringstone Community Centre

The Green, Thringstone, Nr Coalville, Leicestershire

LE67 8NR

On-site car parking.

Refreshments all day

Workshop fee £35.00

Secret Gardens in Boxes With Book Artist Paul Johnson

Box one contains an arbour with stand up topiary, shrubs, a canopy and surrounding pergola - made from a single sheet of paper.

The second box could be a Japanese garden with tea house, bridge and lanterns etc., and a pop-up accordion book section can hold your own poem based on the theme.

Kantha Stitching with Gill Greany Traditional kanthas are made up of layers of discarded saris or cotton cloth sewn together with running stitch to create patterns and texture.

During this workshop we will look at traditional kanthas from Bangladesh, Ralli quilts from the Sind Valley in Pakistan and some silk ‘kantha’ quilts from Rajastan and learn how to use the simple running stitch to enhance and decorate fabric.

Wool Painting with Raya Brown

Make a painting using layers of merino wool and enhancing it with silk or viscose fibres. This is an easy step by step workshop which is designed for you to have fun with different wools and experiment with colour and fibres.

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County Councillor

Michael Wyatt

M: 07773 341531 E: mikewyatt1@hotmail.co.uk

HS2 Statement Cllr Michael Wyatt has called on MP Andrew Bridgen to lobby government ministers to seriously look again at the impact and cost of the HS2 on local residents and the destructive impact on the environment by looking at moving the scheme underground.

Cllr Michael Wyatt said, "The government needs to realise that we cannot continue to sacrifice our environment and just move people elsewhere.

Moving the HS2 underground would be safer, less damaging and in times of bad weather less disruptive to the economy and people's ability to continue to work. I really do believe this Government needs to think bigger and longer term. Yet again Communities and businesses in Ashby and Coalville gets all the pain with absolutely no gain."

Wyatt Urges Council Leader To Back His Plans For A Weekend Of Fun In Coalville Cllr Michael Wyatt has spoken to the Leader of the Council to push for a fair Iike the annual event in Ashby to be held in Coalville. Cllr Michael Wyatt said, "If they can have it in Ashby then we should be able to something like this in Coalville. At the moment we are progressing the idea but obviously we need to cover all the issues surrounding holding such an event. Having a fair in our Town would be great for everyone, and put a bit of life back into our Town even if it's just for one weekend per year. Many of our younger generations want to see more activities in our Town. Hopefully this time next year we will finally get a fair sorted that can rival Ashby Statutes."

Andrew Bridgen MP Visits The £1.1Million Refurbished Coalville Doctor’s Surgery Andrew Bridgen MP visited the completed £1.1million refurbished Coalville doctor’s surgery. Long Lane Surgery at Beacon House in Long Lane completed its year-long building project following the merger of three separate GP practices which will now operate together from one site.

It follows investment from NHS England’s multi-million pound Estates and Technology Transformation Fund (ETTF) and owners Assura to improve patient care and access to GP services.

Doctor Nick Pulman, lead GP, has been overseeing the work said: “We now have the space and functionality to take us into the next stages of primary care and to provide our patients with a whole range of new services closer to home. Our thanks go out to the patients who have worked closely with us and given so many helpful suggestions” Andrew Bridgen MP said: “It is fantastic to see this progressive care in practice, GP surgeries need to evolve overtime and meet a wider need of their patients. I was pleased to visit the newly transformed surgery which will now serve 14,600 patients and see first-hand the new operations suite, eight new clinical rooms, improved admin space and refurbished waiting area.”

Bishop To Open

St Helen’s Heritage Centre St Helen’s Community Heritage Centre, which will tell the story of the church, its people and its place in Ashby, will be officially opened by the Bishop of Leicester, Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Saturday September 30th.

There will also be an open morning for members of the community on Saturday October 7th, from 10am After that, the centre, which will have displays about the history of the church and the archaeology found nearby, will be open for visitors on Wednesdays, Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons; the church itself is open every day. There is a full programme of events going on, too. For information, see www.sthelensheritage.co.uk The new Centre will also be available for hire by members of the community and individuals. There is a large hall with access to an outside patio, and a fully-equipped meeting room. The building also boasts a modern catering kitchen and toilets, and is fully accessible throughout.

For information about bookings, contact sthelensashby@gmail.com

Council Crackdown On Recycling Site Fly-Tippers CCTV cameras are helping North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) to prosecute residents dumping unsuitable waste at a recycling site in Coalville. Furniture, car parts, children’s buggies and fridges are among items left by people misusing the recycling point by the Morrisons car park at Whitwick Retail Park.

The council’s Street Cleansing Team has regularly been faced with mountains of dumped waste that is unsuitable for the recycling bins.

Since the beginning of March, 20 investigations into littering or flytipping at the site have been opened by the council and 12 fixed penalty notices have been issued. The council’s new CCTV van has also been regularly visiting the site to catch and deter potential offenders.

Paul Coates, Waste Services Team Manager at NWLDC, said: “Recycling is a priority for the council and we encourage all residents to recycle their waste. Clearly we need this to be done in a responsible way, and unfortunately a minority have been misusing this particular recycling point. We empty all of the bins regularly but if on occasion they are full then people should keep their waste or take it to the nearest household recycling site at Ashby Road, Coalville or Nottingham Road, Lount. These are also the sites that are suitable for bulky household waste items such as fridges or items of furniture.”

Residents can also arrange for large items to be collected by calling the council on 01530 454545. Prices start at £22 for home collection.

For more information visit www.nwleics.gov.uk/bulky_waste

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Managers call it ‘The Investment Fallacy’. You and I might call it ‘throwing good money after bad’.

Something can seem a good idea, when you first come up with it.

Moving house it a good example.

You’ve already paid the surveyor.

They’ve discovered a load of defects. These are going to cost you an arm and a leg to put right.

You will owe the solicitor a tidy sum whether you carry on or not.

Do you really want to cut your losses, pay off the professionals and go trudging around hoping to find somewhere better?

Relocating The Leisure Centre The decision to relocate Hermitage Leisure Centre in Coalville Town Centre seemed a good idea at the time. People need to take more exercise.

The 40-year-old Leisure Centre simply isn’t big enough. It needs refurbishing anyway. Relocated, it might even increase footfall in the town centre.

The Leisure Centre project, like any house-move, is a very expensive idea. It is going to cost somewhere in the region of £18M. NWLDC can raise about £4M by selling the land under the existing Leisure Centre and land at Cropston Drive. That leaves £14M to find from somewhere else.

The Council have already spent £38,804 on looking at the feasibility of relocating Hermitage Leisure Centre onto Bridge Road car-park. The problem with that idea is, it just doesn’t stack up.

Access to the town-centre is tricky.

It is just not the right location.

Leisure Facilities At Snibston Residents have suggested that Snibston would make a good site. The land belongs to the public. It is designated for leisure use. It is sitting waiting to be redeveloped. It is also close to a Golf Club, Fishing Lakes, Cycle

Tracks, Wildlife Walks. It is close to the town centre. It could help to regenerate our abandoned mining heritage.

At this point, it makes sense to look at the whole project again.

If moving the Leisure Centre isn’t going to improve Coalville Town Centre, why are we doing it? Can we afford it? What are the risks?

How else could we solve the problem?

Your Labour District Councillors have insisted on this project being properly scrutinised. It will be reviewed at a special meeting of the Policy Development Group in public on the 23rd August.

Private Profit, Public Loss Councillors on the Policy Development Group will need to take a long hard look at where the £14M is going to come from. A report to Cabinet (25th July 2017) suggested that this money could come from ‘internal borrowing’.

This means using money set aside in reserves and paying it back later. This is a bit like you and me raiding the ‘Car Account’ or the ‘Holiday Savings’ and promising to pay it back before we next need to buy a new car or go abroad.

The project assumes that, somehow, running this Leisure Centre will cost you, the tax-payer, less. The Tory Cabinet are rather taken with the idea of getting a private company to design, build, operate and maintain the new Leisure Centre. It is not exactly clear from the Cabinet report why a private initiative should cost the tax-payer less financially.

Your District Councillors need to know your views on the Leisure Centre. You can find your District Councillor’s phone, email and postal address here: www.nwleics.gov.uk

Letter From Local Resident When is Grange Road in Hugglescote going to have the hedge cut.

The path between Hugglescote to Bardon roundabout is a death trap and a accident waiting to happen.

Andrew Bridgen

There has been much discussion in the aftermath of the General Election about the increased amount of abuse candidates are being subjected to. This is something I was victim to myself during the election with several of my posters defaced and a smear leaflet published anonymously and distributed the day before the election.

I also suffered much abuse online through e-mail and social media. I am not alone in this as many MP’s and candidates have reported shocking accounts of abuse and even death threats.

The Prime Minister has rightly called an inquiry into this matter as I believe many good people will be turned off standing for political office This week the House of Commons was scheduled to have a debate to discuss this matter. The debate was however scuppered by the Labour Party choosing to fill the time scheduled debating Parliamentary procedure. It is my belief that the rate and ferocity of this abuse has stepped up since Jeremy Corbyn and the hard left took control of the Labour Party.

It is hardly surprising that such an atmosphere is building up when you have a Shadow Chancellor accusing the Governing Party of murder and urging people to take to the streets to overturn the result of a democratic election.

This is however extending beyond politics as the protesters target local business owners in my constituency. Hard left anti-hunt saboteurs are targeting farm businesses in North West Leicestershire, even if they do not have hunting on their land by protesting outside their grounds and destroying their reputation on social media sites. Let me be clear, these are anarchists who object to our democracy and our way of life and it is totally unacceptable.

This week has also seen the announcement of the final route for HS2 which runs through North West Leicestershire. As far as I am concerned, there are few positives in this announcement other than the blight being removed from communities in Appleby, Packington and to the East of Measham. Clearly there were many faults with the route change that HS2 came up with last year, which I pointed out to them in subsequent discussions.

The truth of the matter is that there is no good route and the only saving grace from the route announced this week is that two important employment hubs at Plastic Omnium and the Hilton Hotel north of East Midlands Airport do not now appear to be at risk of closure.

HS2 continues to be bad news for Measham however and has put the Ashby Canal project and linked regeneration at considerable risk. We will have enormous traffic disruption with work having to be carried out on the A42 and many homes and businesses face years of blight.

I do not believe this £56 billion project to represent value for money and believe those costs will increase sharply. The public do not support this scheme and I will continue to campaign against this White Elephant.

For too long, we have tolerated the creeping rise of a compensation culture across the UK. Whilst there are many genuine circumstances where compensation is rightly due, too often it seems that the public – often driven on by unscrupulous Claims Management Companies – have come to expect something for nothing. Claims companies are now targeting the travel industry, encouraging holidaymakers to make false claims for sickness related to food poisoning.

Travel is just the latest in a longlist of targets over the last decade or so, including PPI claims, compensation for delayed flights, the aforementioned whiplash claims for road traffic accidents, and even clinical negligence, where the body being sued is the National Health Service - with claims ultimately funded by the taxpayer.

One of the problems the Government will clamp down on is cold calling. I have firsthand experience of this, having recently taken a call from one of these companies following an overseas holiday asking if I had been sick while away.

The ban is long overdue. This practice is nothing more than a fishing expedition, and all sides of the House should support our efforts to stop companies harassing members of the public in this way.

Often those making false or exaggerated claims believe they are involved in a victimless crime. This is a line often sold by claims companies too. However, in reality everyone pays for these claims. Prices rise, or insurance premiums increase, as companies seek to recoup their costs – the ABI estimated that whiplash claims cost every UK driver around £50 a year We need to act together to end the UK’s compensation culture, eradicate greedy elements of society that encourage fraudulent activity, and restore the principle of fairness to this area of our civil justice system.

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