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COALVILLE HERITAGE SOCIETY

Programme Of Talks

200 YEARS OF COALVILLE HISTORY Inspirational Heritage Timeline Revealed

KING EDWARD VII GRAMMAR SCHOOL REUNION

FOR THE LOVE OF TRAINS

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David Maltby on 01530 222934 Margaret Mabey on 01530 412410 Our work parties are on Fridays from September to April and take place at a variety of local reserves. Please ring David Maltby for further details.

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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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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Feb 23rd Group meal at The Beeches, Burton Road Ashby.

Enjoy a meal with your wildlife friends and hear the latest news.

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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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January 19th Chris Hill of Cossington Reserve describes them development of this new reserve on the Soar Valley and outlines its importance to overwintering wildfowl.

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King Edward VII Grammar School Reunion

All talks are at the social centre of Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby and begin at 7:30, admission £3.00 each.

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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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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Coalville Heritage Society Programme Of Talks 2017/18 The Coalville Heritage Society has once again organised its series

of its popular local history talks from October 2017 through to April 2018. The talks at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church on Ashby Road,

Coalville and start at 7.30 pm and last for about an hour. The talks are

open to everyone but non-members will be expected to make a small contribution of £2.00 per talk. All the talks start at 7.30 and last for about an hour. The forthcoming programme is: 2017 11th October

Palitoy’s 80th Birthday Bob Brechin.

In 1937 Palitoy opened a new toy factory in Coalville which was to

become the home of Action Man, much of which was overseen by Bob

Inspirational Heritage Timeline Reveals 200 Years Of Coalville History A new 50-metre timeline revealing the heritage and history of Coalville has been unveiled in the town centre.

The colourful display stretching along Hotel Street is the result of a partnership between North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) and Coalville Heritage Society, with kind permission from landowner Motors Coalville Ltd. The timeline meanders through 200 years of the town’s history, and has been installed to coincide with the launch of Hello Heritage fortnight across the district.

Members from Coalville Heritage Society dressed up in period costumes and joined NWLDC councillors for the unveiling of the timeline.

The project forms part of the council’s Choose Coalville project, which is investing in the regeneration and revitalisation of the town.

Stuart Warburton from Coalville Heritage Society said: “The key to this timeline has been the partnership between ourselves and the council, and we’re delighted to see it in place for everyone to enjoy. We set out with the same objectives, which is to not forget the history and heritage of Coalville, and to show this is in a positive way that can be enjoyed into the future. The timeline offers a real chance to reminisce and bring back memories. A lot of hard

work has gone into it and we hope people enjoy it.”

who will give an insight to the factories history and products.

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Leader of NWLDC, Councillor Richard Blunt, said: “We’ve got this amazing history here in Coalville and we wanted to find a way of celebrating this.

Coalville Heritage Society has this amazing knowledge of the town and archive of images. It’s been a pleasure working with them to create this timeline.

The timeline is about reflecting and reminiscing but we also hope it acts as an inspiration to people in making them proud of Coalville. This is just one of a number of Choose Coalville projects currently ongoing – the council recently allocated a further £777,000 towards the regeneration of the town – and we look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition.”

Reminiscence of a Snibston Curator

This funding is going towards the redesign of Marlborough Square, improvements to Memorial Square and traffic calming improvements on Ashby Road.

or acquired photographs and video for the collection of the local history.

Stuart Warburton

In 2015 Snibston Discovery Musuem closed its doors for the last time.

Stuart was the first curator at the Musuem and his talk is a personal view of the museum’s history, development and closure.

13th December

Find Your family

Maureen Partridge

What better way to spend the winter months than researching you family history and Maureen is the best person to help you find your family with personal experience and practical advice.

2018 10th January

Local Photo and Video Night and AGM

This year’s AGM will be accompanied with a show of recently discovered

14th February

Adventures in Bomb Disposal

The installation of the timeline coincides with the launch of NWLDC’s Hello Heritage fortnight.

Ian Gregory

This will see more than 15 buildings and locations across North West Leicestershire throw open their doors, gates and fields open for free between Friday 1 September and Sunday 17 September.

demonstrations!

Participants range from wellknown venues like Ashby Castle, Moira Furnace and Coalville’s Century Theatre to hidden gems like Thringstone House or the New Lount Colliery Heritage Trail.

A full list of events and venues can be found online, including details on what they are hosting and when. Simply visit www.nwleics. gov.uk/helloheritage

Ever wondered what a bomb disposal expert does and stays alive? Well Ian will tell you the adventures he has had, without thankfully any live

14th March

History of the Quorn Workhouse Sue Templeman

For over 100 years workhouses dominated the social horizon and were

feared and welcomed in equal measures. Sue will take us through the life of one local workhouse in Quorn.

11th April

Donington le Heath Manor House Richard Knox

Richard is responsible for the Donington le Heath Manor House and he

will take us on a journey through the history of the house from its begin to its recent refurbishment of this popular local Museum.

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Coalville Library Mega Book & DVD Sale!

Head over to Coalville library on High Street and bag yourself a bargain! Our sale includes both adult and children stock and will be held from Saturday 9th September until Saturday 7th October. Stock up your book shelves with popular authors and recent best sellers and check out our ex-rental DVDs and talking books too.

Whitwick & District

All items are very reasonably priced - don’t miss our bargain book sale!

Whitwick and District U3A will

hold its monthly General Meeting

For more information call the library on: 0116 3053565 or email: coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk

on Friday 15th September. The

U3A opens up learning and social activities to retired people, along with opportunities to make new

“For The Love Of Trains”

friendships. Members are involved in a wide range of Interest Groups, all based on the self-help ethos.

Suffering From Rail Enthusiast’s Disease?

At the General Meeting, Group Leaders and others will be on

hand to answer questions and

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pass on information. With over

270 members from the local area, our U3A is thriving. Everyone is

assured of a warm welcome; the U3A is a non-political and nonreligious organisation.

The speaker at September's

meeting will be Professor Sarah

Hainsworth and her topic is "The work of a forensic engineer".

Professor Hainsworth is Head

Animal Agent Fun in Coalville & Ashby Libraries

of the School of Engineering at

Scores of children have recently

is investigating the forces and

Ashby libraries as they celebrate

Leicester University. Her specialism

been entertained at Coalville and

factors involved in stabbing and

this year’s Summer Reading

called for in looking at the remains

attending special animal-themed

evidence of how he received his

a footprint trail and made some

similar incidents. This expertise was

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of King Richard III to provide

events. The children took part in

fatal injuries. From poleaxes and

halberds to present-day crimes, we are assured of a fascinating look at an unusual area of work.

To listen to Professor Hainsworth

and find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom

Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL. Please

arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start.

Alternatively, search online for

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full details of Whitwick and District U3A are available.

animal masks and were also able

As part of a programme throughout 2017 celebrating 50 years since the opening of Hall Lane Methodist Church (LE67 5PF – next to Coalville Rugby Club) a rather unusual event called “For The Love of Trains” will take place on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September.

There will be a varied programme of displays and train related items for all ages. Admission free, donations welcome.

Further information on our church website: www.hall-lane. co.uk. Just click the picture of the “Flying Scotsman”!

See page 12 for more information.

to handle an array of live animals at the ‘Lion Learners’ events

at both libraries. Some of the

animals the children were lucky

enough to hold included snakes, rats, millipedes and tortoises.

Here are some photographs of

the children attending and having loads of fun!

Make sure you keep up to date with all of our future events

by calling Coalville library on: 0116 3053565 or emailing:

coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk

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BULBS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING

Daffodils

After what seemed to be an early summer followed by a cloudy and wet July and August it feels like Autumn has approached prematurely! I’m very busy designing gardens for installation and planting throughout the Autumn and Winter and as part of that design process I will be selecting a range of bulbs which will planted amongst the shrubs, perennials and grasses to give an added splash of colour in the early part of the year.

I will use a selection of traditional favourites like Daffodils, Tulips and Alliums chosen for their hardiness, suitability for our local clay soils, height and most importantly their colour. I like to create colour combinations which suit the planting designs I’m creating for each client. Tulips are particularly useful for creating waves of colour in that first year whilst the other plants establish. Below are some of my favourites which can be picked up from garden centres now.

Iris

Pastel Tulips

Tulips they are available in every colour under the sun and look stunning through the months of March, April & May. They can be planted directly in the ground or in plastic plots to be plunged into gaps in the border whilst they flower and then lifted out to make space for something else later on. Tulips can look fantastic when planted in blocks for a contemporary look or in waves amongst other perennials.

Some of my favourite colour combinations are: ‘Purple &

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Orange’ - Queen of the Night (black), Prinses Irene (orange & purple), Ronaldo (burgundy) & Orange Emperor. ‘Soft Pastels’ – White Marvel, Pink Diamond & Shirley (white fringed with purple).

Alliums are perfect for adding a late summer pop of colour above herbaceous perennials.

Their bold blooms in May and June are typically purple or white tight globes. They are the last of the autumn planted bulbs to bloom in my schemes.

If the soil is heavy then I’ll add a handful of grit to the base of the planting hole to aid drainage. I like to plant Alliums in waves through perennial plants, giving them space enough to show off their stunning flowers. ‘Purple Sensation’ is a favourite as they are a reliably perennial mauve flowering variety. I also use ‘Mount Everest’ which holds large white globes on tall stiff stems.

Daffodils add such a lovely cheerful splash of colour from February onwards. Planted en masse they look stunning, but I find that little odd clumps in a border can just look messy, so I try to plant waves so they look more natural. Again there’s a huge selection to choose from.

Planting several varieties in a garden can prolong the season of interest and they will reliably flower year on year. Look out for the scented varieties that are good for cut flowers too. I tend to use paler varieties in my schemes as I find that the bright yellow belgriersondesign info@belgrierson.co.uk

blooms can be jarring. I like to use ‘Pueblo’ which is a mid height creamy white variety and ‘Yellow Cheerfulness’ which bears softlemon yellow double flowers in clusters and happens to be highly scented too. If using more than one variety in a garden I plant them in separate blocks rather than mix them so they do not become jumbled.

Small bulbs can be useful for weaving amongst the front of border plants where they can shine out in early spring. I particularly like Anemone blanda which form gentle carpets of daisy-like flowers which last well in good weather. Anemone ‘White Splendour’ is my favourite although they are available in blue and pink too. Iris reticulata produce very intricately painted small Iris blooms in a range of white, blue and purple. I generally use these in alpine gardens or in pots so that their exquisite flowers do not become swamped and obscured by other plants.

All of those above are available now to be planted in October and November – an easy task which will reward you with a wonderful display in Spring.

Next month I’ll be looking at biennials like Wallflowers and Forget-me-nots which can also be planted in the autumn, to fill gaps and add a great splash of colour.

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Coalville Clubs & Groups

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Coalville Rugby Club

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

Coalville Town Hockey Club

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

Coalville Town Football Club www.coalvilletownfc.co.uk

Owen Street Sports Ground Owen Street, Coalville, LE67 3DA ---------------------------------------------------

Coalville Heritage Society 01530 833521

coalville.heritage@gmail.com www.coalville-heritage.info

c/o The Secretary, Grace Villas, 48 James Street, Coalville, LE67 3BW ---------------------------------------------------

‘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 ---------------------------------------------------

Whitwick & District U3A

Richard Collier - 01530 249377 (Membership Secretary) mem_sec@whitwicku3a.org.uk

For postal address details or email, please visit our website.

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

We meet at the headquarters on Forest Road in Coalville on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.15pm until 9.30pm.

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Coalville Army Cadets

ACF Hut, Waterworks Road, Coalville, LE67 4HZ Meet Wednesdays at 19:00 - 21:30 ---------------------------------------------------

Hermitage Harriers RC

01530 811215 We meet at the Leisure Centre at 6.45pm for a 7pm run on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5EU ---------------------------------------------------

The Inner Wheel Club Of Coalville

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 7:00pm at La Torre Restuarant.

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Coalville Gymnastics Club 01530 811001

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Unit 8 Snibston Drive, Off Ravenstone Road, Coalville, LE67 3NQ ---------------------------------------------------

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

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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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David Beaumont (Membership)

Coalville & District Photographic Society

We meet at 7pm on Mondays.

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

We meet every other Monday at 7.30pm at the Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville. All levels are welcome, please visit our website for more details and for the programme of meetings.

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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) 07969688215

musicaltheatreschl@gmail.com www.musicaltheatreschl.co.uk

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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Christ Church

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 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 - 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

Les & Sue - 01530 836941 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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The Coalville Adult School Drama Group

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"For the love of trains" is part of the 2017 Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Hall Lane Methodist Church, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5PF. This is not a typical "Model Railway Show" but ideal for all who have any interest in trains or model railways, whether enthusiasts or not. All ages are welcome.

We have aimed for a varied programme (see opposite) and are grateful to all the participants for playing their part.

Why a "Train Weekend"?

As part of the year long programme to celebrate our 50th anniversary, and to extend our links into the local community, one of our members thought... "how about this for an idea?" ...and so the project grew!

When Hall Lane Methodist Church was built in 1967 a railway line (freight) ran alongside the site (Coalville East - Whitwick Top Quarry). The drive to Coalville Rugby Club now follows its path.

Also God & Steam Engines have much in common... come on Sunday 17th September to Morning Worship at 10:30 to find out more!

The refreshment room will be serving cobs and cakes on both days.

There will be limited car parking at the church but do use Hall Lane, making sure the driveways of local residents are not blocked.

Please bring any train memorabilia you may wish to share with others,. especially pictures relating to the railway heritage of this area.

Participants at "For the love of trains" weekend includes...

Derek Whitmore: Working with diesels at Brush George Watson: Static '00' gauge models, including "Whitwick" Great Central Railway: "Bridging the gap" 'N' gauge model Justin Noble: Model railway scenery and demo 'N' gauge model Ken Carter: Introducing DCC (Digital Command Control) and modelling wagons.

Mark Bennett: Working '00' gauge layout "Eveden" NW Leics Society of Model Engineers, with "Burrell" model traction engine (ex Snibston Museum) in steam NB Saturday only. Trains running on Sunday 17th at Hermitage Recreation Ground, Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5BZ (see wwww.nwlsme.co.uk) Ralph Coleman: "Railway mission" area chaplain.

Whitwick Historical Group: Charnwood Forest Railway (Bluebell Line) Display. plus...

Computer simulators (model & mainline railways) Sounds and sights of railway, past and present.

Various displays, models and memorabilia and especially for the children...

Brio Layout... create your own track!

Thomas and Friends "00' layout... have a go at driving!

For up to date information on the weekend and other special events in our Golden Jubilee Year see website: www.hall-lane.co.uk or contact John Hudson (07597 359 409) / Allison Gilliver (07792 649 727)

Andrew Bridgen MP Meets Young People Taking Part In National Citizen Service In Coalville Andrew Bridgen MP joined a group of his young constituents who are taking part in National Citizen Service (NCS), a nationwide youth programme which brings together 15 - 17 years olds to learn new skills during the school holidays. Young people participating in NCS take part in a variety of activities, including personal and team challenges, which benefit our local community.

About 150 young people in Coalville take part in NCS each year.

During his visit, Andrew met NCS participants in their fourth week of the programme and gave his support to their work that aims to: • Develop young people’s confidence, leadership, communication and teamwork at Liddington PGL in Swindon.

•Learn skills for life and work, such as budgeting and public speaking at Nottingham University.

• Volunteering with local charities and organisations like, When You Wish Upon a Star and Christ Church Coalville.

Andrew heard first-hand how NCS is helping to develop participants’ life skills, resilience, and wellbeing, and boost community engagement across the country.

He said: “I was delighted to spend time with so many young people from Coalville who are participating in National Citizen Service and making a difference in our local community. It’s fantastic to see the valuable work of NCS being supported in Coalville, helping local young people to further their education outside of the classroom, make new friends, and develop essential skills for work and life” To find out more about NCS, or to sign up to take part, please visit: www.ncsyes.co.uk

Free 'Learn To Sing In Harmony' Course For Men Due to the overwhelming success of this year’s Learn to sing course in February and the added attraction of “ Pitch Battle “ on TV we are holding another course in September starting on Monday 18th September.

So come on why not be part of “Learn to Sing in Harmony“ The free 'Learn to Sing in Harmony' course is being held by Heart of England Chorus at the Birstall Social Club, Wanlip Lane, Birstall LE4 4JS. Aimed at both newcomers and those who have not sung for a while, the course is to encourage more men, young and older to take up singing, which is increasingly acknowledged as being an aid to a healthy lifestyle.

There are many men who would love to sing but most never get around to trying, don’t have the opportunity or maybe are too self-conscious to give it a go but the simple fact is that just about everyone can sing.

Attendees learn within a group which makes it less daunting, there are no embarrassing public auditions and it’s free!

With the professional help of our Musical Director Ian Phillips and Assistant MD Christine Dickens participants will be helped to discover their voice, learn the techniques of making the most of it and how to use it in four-part harmony with others. There’s no need to worry about reading music as the teaching methods employed are designed to help quickly learn the specially-commissioned song.

For men who haven't sung for a few years this course is the perfect way to ease their vocal chords back into action. Regular singers may also find the course useful to learn different voice parts, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

The course will run from 7-30pm to 10pm All the material will be provided with access to course teaching materials. Contact: P.J.Hunt Secretary 0116 2675 339 email: jansbolt@btinternet.com

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Measham Memories

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These 2 popular cafés follow a long line of eating establishments in the village, from a Transport Cafe to a Hotel.

Up to 40 companies with hundreds, if not thousands, of employment

In fact over the years you would have been able to treat yourself to anything from a bacon sandwich to a Saturday Night Dinner Dance.

October.

Measham has always been fortunate to have well run Cafés serving the village. Currently we have two excellent cafés, Gilly’s Pantry and Bunnies.

One of the early cafés was The Top Cafe, which opened its doors as a transport cafe between the first and second world wars, in a large house called 'The Laurels'.

It closed briefly during the Second World War and became a Tea Packing Factory. The tea packing was moved to Measham from Birmingham, to avoid the Blitz.

And Skills Fair Returns

opportunities will be at the Coalville Job and Skills Fair on Tuesday 10

It is aimed at helping anyone who is unemployed to find work and to assist those looking to make a career change find those opportunities, as well as helping employers in the district find the staff they need.

The fair is organised by North West Leicestershire District Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus Department for Work and Pensions and Stephenson College.

Businesses are being encouraged to snap up the remaining free stalls available at the fair by getting in touch with the council.

The last Job and Skills Fair in April attracted 35 companies of all shapes and sizes, including Amazon, Arriva and Champneys Springs Health Resort, who spoke to more than 170 job seekers. In excess of 40 job

Photograph above shows The Laurels before it became a cafe.

interviews were also offered on the day.

The photograph below shows The Top Cafe towards the end of its life

during the late 1970s early 1980, before it was demolished. Tellis Close now stands on this site.

The latest fair on 10 October is expected to attract even more interest, and will take place at the later time of 4pm to 7pm, to give better opportunity for those already in employment to also attend.

The event is not just a job fair, with a host of skills and career advice available from the council, National Careers Service, Jobcentre Plus and the college itself.

A free shuttle bus will run between the clock tower in Memorial Square in Coalville and Stephenson College on the day. The college has also

In the 1930s Avenue House, a large house at the bottom of the High Street was also turned into a cafe. Avenue House had been built by Mr Hamersley a local Shoe Factory owner, around 1914. This cafe was run by a gentleman called Bill and named, appropriately, Cafe Bill’s. It remained open until the early 1960s when it was demolished and the land incorporated into the Car Auction site. Photograph below.

offered free use of its crèche for those parents visiting the job fair so they don’t have to worry about their children as they’re looking for their next career opportunity.

Councillor Tony Gillard, Portfolio Holder for Business at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “Our previous job fairs have been hugely successful. They have attracted a real variety of employers and resulted in many successful job and training applications, which is important to jobseekers or those looking for a career change. The fair will be set up to help everyone in the district, not just the unemployed. We have a really low unemployment rate in North West Leicestershire so this fair is also for anyone thinking of changing jobs or careers and wants a little inspiration and advice on what’s out there. If your business or organisation would like to have a free stall – please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”

If you have any memories of either of these cafes, or would like to know more about Measham, why not pop into the Museum and have a chat.

You will find more information and our opening times on the Measham Museum web site www.meashammuseum.btck.co.uk

For more information, or to register your interest in having a stall at the fair, please contact Heather Bell at North West Leicestershire District Council on 01530 454822 or email heather.bell@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

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Latest News From Animals Are Amazing!

We are all aware of a dog’s keen sense of smell which is thousands of times more sensitive than a human’s.

I share my home with three cats. Not only does each one look different, they also have different likes and dislikes. Each one has a favourite place to sleep. Two of them prefer the outdoors. One is very affectionate, another dislikes being picked up. One is outgoing and sociable, another is nervous. They like different food and each has his or her unique personality. However I know for certain that if I accidentally tread on a paw or tail the response will be the same. They yelp and run away and hide because they have been hurt and it is painful.

The heaviest weight lifted unaided by a human is 460kg. A gorilla can lift 2,000kg (as heavy as 30 humans). But the record has to go to the dung beetle which can pull 1,141 times its own body weight. This is equal to an average person pulling six double deck buses full of people!

For many years people believed that animals couldn’t feel pain. They thought that animals were not conscious and therefore were unaware of anything that happened or was done to them. If animals yelped in pain people thought it was a mechanical reaction, like a clock striking at certain times. People thought that all animals were dumb or stupid and had no physical or emotional feelings.

The examples of animal skills I have given are physical and can be measured. Animal sentience however can’t be measured but can be observed. There are hundreds of true stories that illustrate this which will be the topic of another article.

However in the last forty years interest in animal behaviour increased and with the help of modern technology scientists have made many discoveries. Not only are animals capable of skills thought to be unique to humans, but they also experience physical pain and pleasure and a wide range of feelings such as happiness, sadness, boredom, distress and excitement. Such feelings are called sentience and this means that animals are conscious and are aware of their surroundings and what happens to them. What they experience matters to them as much as our experiences matter to us.

A landmark discovery about animal behaviour was their ability to use tools, a skill previously thought to be uniquely human. They can find objects to enable them to carry out tasks and modify objects to make them more useful. Tool use has been observed in many animals including chimps, orang-utans, dolphins, elephants, otters, crows, rooks parrots and octopuses.

Other abilities previously thought to be uniquely human include planning ahead, learning by watching others, having a sense of right and wrong and looking after each other. Some animals play tricks on one another and have a sense of fun.

Animals communicate with one another, not necessarily by sounds but also by touch, smell and body language. What we now know means that the difference between animals and humans is not as great as previously thought.

It is unlikely there will ever be the equivalent of a Leonardo da Vinci, Beethoven or Shakespeare in the non human animal kingdom. But should we judge or value others, human or non human by what they can’t do? If we do, some human achievements are insignificant compared to those of animals.

Seismologists are still trying to find a way to predict earthquakes accurately. It is said that catfish, with their heightened sense of touch can detect them days in advance.

Usain Bolt’s top running speed is 27.44 mph. A cheetah has been recorded running at 61mph. Even my cats are capable of running at 30 mph.

There are many creatures from a tiny moth to the mighty elephant that have better hearing than humans.

A quotation attributed to Albert Einstein seems appropriate, “Every body is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid”.

Humans have a massive effect on the lives of billions of animals. Our superiority has resulted in ignoring their individuality, their feelings and their needs. Increasing our knowledge of animals is crucial in improving their lives. They are not stupid, unfeeling mechanical objects, here only for our use and exploitation. They all deserve our compassion, respect and understanding.

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There Should Be A Will, And There Is A Way!

County Councillor

Michael Wyatt

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

Wyatt Campaigning To Stop Town Cemetery From Falling Into Further Disrepair Cllr Michael Wyatt visited London Rd Cemetery after local residents expressed their growing concerns over the state of the area. Cllr Wyatt has asked Council to consider committing some financial support to allow the area to be upgraded and given an opportunity to show case some of the local heritage and history of those laying in rest in the cemetery.

Cllr Michael Wyatt said, "There are many local people buried in this cemetery that need to be remembered, and their stories past to future generations which is sadly being eroded away.

We have a great opportunity to enhance this treasure trove of local history. Hopefully the council will agree with me to stop this place continuing to deteriorate. Another issue that should be addressed is the need for additional burial facilities in the town which is currently non existent. It would also be great to be able to utilise this site for local people who wish for their ashes to be buried at this site. Hopefully the council officers and councillors will agree with me that having this facility on our door step just sitting there falling into disrepair is no longer an option."

For some years now, local charity Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland has campaigned to reduce the 7 out of 10 people who die without a will.

To that end this year, more than twenty offices of local Solicitors have generously agreed to reduce their Will Writing charges for older people to only £35 + VAT for a single uncomplicated Will. Whilst this is a huge reduction of around £100 with no strings attached, in earlier years some people have chosen to recognise needy local older people by leaving a greatly appreciated legacy to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland or making a donation, where the need is great especially in these difficult times.

There is just a week to go before this year’s offer is available from 1st September until 31st October. Hundreds of people took advantage of this superb, low - cost deal last year in what proved to be a very successful initiative by the charity. Details are available from 0116 2992233 or www.ageuk.org.uk/leics Commenting, the Executive Director of Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Tony Donovan said, “Most people appreciate that it is extremely important to make a Will, but either never get round to it or continue to put it off on the basis that they are too young and it is something that they will do when they are much older. Unfortunately 7 out of 10 people die without sorting it out, in spite of the clear benefits. By making a Will you take the pressure off those nearest and dearest to you who will receive your money and property, rather than it being left to the rules of law to decide. Even if you have made a will, perhaps it was so long ago that it is time to consider whether it needs revising. Don’t miss this opportunity to put matters straight!”

Alzheimer’s Society Seeks Volunteers To Help Make A Difference To The Lives Of People With Dementia Alzheimer’s Society in Leicestershire and Rutland is looking for volunteers to support people with dementia keep doing the things they love. The charity has launched a recruitment drive for ‘Side By Side volunteers’ to work across both counties. The service involves people with dementia and volunteers doing things such as visiting the gym, walking or visiting places of interest together.

There are 12000 people living with dementia in Leicestershire and 600 people with dementia in Rutland, and that number is expected to rise.

Suna Tilley, Alzheimer’s Society Side By Side Coordinator for Leicestershire and Rutland said: “The sad reality is that people with

Wyatt Calls On County To Crack Down Hard On Illegal Parking At Local Schools Cllr Michael Wyatt has asked the Leicestershire County Council Officers to utilise the Leicester City enforcement team to fine parents who illegally park outside schools, and park illegally on grass verges and footpaths.

Cllr Michael Wyatt said, "The only way to teach idiot drivers a lesson is to hit them in the pocket. Parking illegally is becoming a massive problem and we need to address this problem head on. People who say education is the way forward are deluded and fail to grasp the urgency of this growing danger to pedestrians who are some times forced to walk in the road. Slapping a big financial penalty on inconsiderate drivers is the only way to tackle this issue."

dementia can often become isolated and find it difficult to remain part of their community. Taking part in hobbies or activities they previously enjoyed can seem too difficult. This is what Side by Side aims to change.

We currently have 36 volunteers in Leicestershire and Rutland and we need to double that number. It's a flexible way to give your time and you really can make a huge difference to someone's life.”

Volunteers are given training and are reimbursed for expenses.

Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society’s in Leicestershire and Rutland should contact Suna Tilley Side By Side Coordinator on 0116 2311113

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T: 01530 832622 E: terri.eynon@leics.gov.uk

M: 01530 417736 E: andrew.bridgen.mp@parliament.uk

Dr Terri Eynon

The Coalville Eye doesn’t usually carry correspondence. So I was surprised to see a ‘letter from local resident’ published beneath my column last month. The author wanted to know ‘when is Grange Road in Hugglescote going to have the hedge cut?’

residents. It will help save tax-

Getting Things Done In Coalville Grange Road is no longer in my County Division and is the responsibility of the Member for Coalville South. All the same, this letter raises an important point.

Are letters to a monthly community magazine the best way to get the County Council to respond?

Council officers need to be able

With a month between issues, urgent matters raised in the Coalville Eye can be well out of date before they hit the doorstep.

There must be a better way.

There are in fact several ways residents can raise concerns regarding Highways matters. You can contact your County Councillor by phone or email. I am the County Councillor responsible for Coalville North, which includes the District Council wards Coalville East and West, Snibston North and South as well as my own ward Hugglescote St Mary’s. My contact details are at the top of the page.

If you live outside Coalville North or you are not sure which County Councillor covers your area, you can ask at the Library or check online at http://politics.leics. gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx where you will find all our phone numbers and email addresses.

payers money too. Thanks to

Government cuts, the Highways maintenance budget is being reduced by 78%. Something

has to change. It is going to be

increasingly important to prioritise Highways issues. To do that,

to judge the level of urgency.

A new web-based application is beginning to revolutionise the

way residents report Highways issues to the County Council.

You can now report an issue from your smart-phone or

iPad. The app allows you to

upload a photograph of the

offending pothole, trip-hazard

or obstruction. It lets you put a

pin on a map so officers can see

exactly where it is. You can explain exactly why you consider this issue dangerous.

You can also create a log-in

for the website. In the future,

residents will be able to see how far Highways have got towards completing the request.

www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roadsand-travel/road-maintenance/ report-a-road-problem

I have tried this new application a few times now. I have been impressed with the rapid

response. If more residents use the app, Highways engineers

will spend less time in the office answering messages. This will

If you live in Ravenstone or Hugglescote you can also contact your Parish Council. The Parish Clerk will often raise Highways issues on your behalf.

give the engineers more time

It may be quicker, of course, to ring the County Council yourself on 0116 305 0001.

child born between 1 September

Improving Customer Experience Residents are often frustrated by the delays they experience when ringing the Council. I am pleased to report that Leicestershire County Council are taking customer contact increasingly seriously. It will not just help

to spend on the streets putting things right for us.

Education Matters

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In the months since the EU referendum, we have had a constant stream of negative presentation about our prospects of negotiating our exit from the European Union by a media being fed by disgruntled remainers.

Firstly they subtly attack and deride those who voted leave as not understanding the argument, being obsessed with immigration, or being small minded little Englanders. Doom has been forecasted for the British economy which they believe cannot possibly survive outside the EU and every bit of good news is tagged ‘despite Brexit.’

talks with Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, China, India, Brazil and a host of other significant markets who want to make trade deals with the UK.

Last month the UK effectively started trade talks with the USA, the largest economy in the world.

The President of the USA was quoted as saying this is going to be a big deal. This could well be ready to be enacted as soon as we leave the EU and would be a huge card in our EU withdrawal negotiations. What do we get from the media?, a non-story about importing chlorine washed chickens, the same chickens millions of British people would have eaten in the USA.

We also keep hearing from people such as Michael O’Leary of Ryanair with warnings of Armageddon when we leave the EU and how the company are going to desert our markets without the media at any point challenging his agenda and his natural instinct to protect his business model.

We are the largest investors in the USA and they are the largest investors in the UK, we share a common language and values, yet no trade deal could ever happen between our Countries whilst we remain in the EU. The reason being that the EU is a protectionist club which keeps goods out in order to protect inefficient industries within the bloc. Many of the UK markets and industries are efficient to the level that this is working against us and keeping prices higher than they need be.

The protectionism of the EU not only keeps out Countries such as the United States but also developing nations who we fund through our International Development programme. The only way these Countries can truly develop and prosper is through trade and a post Brexit Britain will enable them to sell into our markets without huge tariffs and we will be able to achieve a return on our Aid budget. Again the impact this could have on developing nations remains unreported even though those who wish us to remain in the EU are invariably the same people calling for increased assistance to developing nations.

Also failing to make an impact in the reporting of Brexit is our

What we do keep hearing however is the exodus from the City of London of numerous financial institutions, however the reality is that companies such as Deutsche Bank have signed a 25-year lease for a new London headquarters and surveys of international workers in the City of London suggest they do not wish to work elsewhere.

Exports are up 15% year on year, unemployment is at its lowest level since 1975 being only 1% North West Leicestershire , and the economy continues to grow in spite of the dire warnings predicted ahead of the referendum that we would be in a prolonged recession by now.

And what of our relationship with the EU? The facts remain the same as they did before the referendum. We buy a lot more from them than we sell to them.

They are not doing us a favour by allowing us to buy these goods and services. It’s a trade relationship and there is no reason at all why we should not have a free trade agreement worked out very quickly. The Republic of Ireland will be desperate for this as we are its biggest customer by quite some distance.

It is unfortunate how the media is choosing to represent Brexit. The word of EU negotiators is taken as gospel and despite some of their totally unreasonable demands and behaviour, there are still people who believe we should not only remain in bed with this organisation, but become ever more intertwined as the EU takes steps to federalise. I would urge you to consider what agenda the people spreading these tales of chaos actually have, as clearly much of the media do not wish to challenge it.

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Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that

obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Coalville & Hugglescote areas and manager Martyn Kemp agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I

get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Martyn a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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