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A Century of Stories is a Heritage Lottery funded project which works with groups and individuals all over Leicestershire with the aim of helping them discover and share their connection to WW1. The Charnwood Allies are a community group supported

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on 31st January 1916, the group remembered the fallen by visiting each of the bomb sites hit by the Zeppelins in Loughborough.

Using the materials provided by the project and inspired by the events that took place on that fateful night, the group created clay model before and afters of the bomb sites.

Their work is now proudly on display at Charnwood Museum, Loughborough, from January 21st until March 20th 2016

– the exhibition is free and we encourage everyone to come and see it!

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Can You Save The Loughborough Cat Sanctuary? Nicky Seeks Willing Volunteer

Full Steam Ahead For Loros!

Saturday 12th March 2016 - 9.30am Start

Loughborough MP and cat lover, Nicky Morgan is calling on local residents to step up to save a much-loved cat sanctuary based in the town.

What do you get if you combine an exciting trip on the Great Central Railway, a beautiful countryside walk and raising money for your local Hospice? Full Steam Ahead for LOROS, of course.

The Loughborough Cat Sanctuary was founded 28 years ago by Joyce Harris with the help of her husband, Ken. Despite losing her husband just ten years later, Joyce has carried on the good work of the Sanctuary re-homing stray and unwanted cats.

Joyce has offered thousands of cats a second chance as well as an opportunity to live in a warm and loving environment. Joyce’s secret to a successful life, is that by helping others, you keep healthy.

However, at 83 years old Joyce understandably wants to put her feet up and pass the Sanctuary onto somebody new. As part of the campaign to find a new volunteer to run the Sanctuary, Nicky visited last weekend to see for herself Joyce’s labour of love.

Speaking at the Sanctuary, Nicky

commented “Joyce has run her cat sanctuary for decades providing a loving home for cats in need and I am sure she has brokered many happy relationships between cats and new owners over the years.

I really do hope someone living locally will want to step forward and take on the sanctuary which is well supported. It would be such a shame to lose this much-needed facility.”

Joyce added “It would be lovely to have someone to pass on the Sanctuary to and I do hope someone will come forward. I will support whoever wants to take it on and I thank Nicky for her help.”

Joyce has all the equipment ready to hand over, plus funding is available. Currently the Sanctuary operates from her home, so she is looking to pass it on to someone who has a garden that is not overlooked and has some space.

Please get in touch with Nicky at nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk or 01509 262 723 if you can help out.

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Start Training For The Rotary Beacon Bunny Runs Now is the time to pull on your trainers and start training for one of the Rotary Beacon Bunny Runs.

The fifth Bunny Runs, organised by the Rotary Club of Loughborough Beacon, will take place on Sunday April 24th. The event starts at 11am, at Beacon Hill Lower Car Park, Breakback Road, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12 8TA. Organiser Garner Roberts said “There are two off-road courses on paths and bridleways. The 10km route, which includes a climb of Beacon Hill, is for serious runners to improve their personal best time. The 5km route is for fun runners, who can wear

Easter Bunny costumes. We have completely changed the routes this year, with a mass start instead of two separate starts.”

This year’s event will mainly support the Loughborough and District Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Branch of Headway’s Brain Injury Services.

Other charities will also be supported. Teams of six or more runners can choose to support their own charities.

Last year’ event involved nearly 300 runners but we are aiming to attract at least 400 this year to raise as much money as possible.

You can register online at www. beaconbunnyrun.org, by post, or on the day. For an entry form by post, write to Beacon Bunny Runs, 40 Sanders Road, Quorn LE12 8JN or phone 07906 915589.

LOROS has teamed up with The Great Central Railway for an event which gives supporters the chance to raise money while enjoying a trip on a steam train.

The event, which will be taking place on Saturday 12th March, will see participants take part in a fivemile walk across Leicestershire countryside, before boarding the LOROS Express.

The walk will start at Quorn and Woodhouse Station, before supporters head cross country through the villages of Old Woodhouse and through private land around Swithland Reservoir, leading through to the beautifully nostalgic old station at Rothley.

From there, participants will jump on board the Great Central Railway, on which they will be taken back to Quorn where they can enjoy a complimentary hogroast at the The Manor House pub.

Events Lead at LOROS Laura Betts said “This is a charity walk with a difference and everyone is really excited about it. The Great Central Railway and LOROS both play huge parts within Leicestershire

community, so this is a really lovely way to bring both organisations together and allow the public to see a little glimpse of the great work we both do.”

The event is family friendly, with entertainment at both stations and the Station Master has granted special permission to allow dogs on the day too.

General Manager of Great Central Railway, Richard Patching said “We are delighted to be working alongside such a worthwhile charity supporting young adults and families within our county and community. We truly hope the event is a success for all concerned and that the Great Central Railway continues to strengthen their relationships with LOROS for the long term future. Families and individuals can get involved by joining us on the day and enjoying a train ride alongside a lovely countryside walk through our beautiful Charnwood countryside, whilst supporting this charity, which is so crucial to many.”

Full Steam Ahead for LOROS begins at 9.30am, with tickets costing £18 for adults, £12 for under 12’s and free for under 3’s.

Tickets are limited so booking ahead is advised.

For more details and to book please visit loros.co.uk/steam or call (0116) 231 8431/2

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Great British Fish And Chip Supper Friday 20th May Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 20th May 2016 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s vital services.

You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre.

SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 8 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA. Just £50 could contribute towards the support from our Peer Support Service for one hour, in a district general hospital or Major Trauma Centre.

In 2016 we want to make the batter matter and raise £40,000 from everyone holding suppers.

Boost For My Chance Love Loughborough has donated £400 to My Chance, a local charity that runs creative workshops for residents and vulnerable members of the community in textiles, sewing, upcycling and furniture restoration.

Based at the Falcon Centre in Loughborough, My Chance’s aim is to reuse many of the donated items that come in to the centre to create new items to sell as well as teaching new skills to residents in sewing and furniture upcycling.

One of Love Loughborough’s member businesses, LOFT Clothing in Ashby Square, receives items from My Chance to sell and the shop also provides a foundation for residents to volunteer and go on to secure work placements and employment.

Love Loughborough donated the money from their Business Support fund which is set up to help new business start-ups in the town centre, as well as current town centre businesses that have been operating for less than 3 years. The Business Support fund was recently boosted by a donation from Marks and Spencer through the BITC’s Healthy High Streets programme.

Last year we raised £12,000 from the suppers.

The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives after spinal cord injury.

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PHOTO: Left to right: Jen Johnson (My Chance) Marie Davis (Director of Falcon Support Services) Kat (LOFT Clothing) and David Pagett-Wright, Chair of Love Loughborough BID Jen Johnson from My Chance said “We are really pleased to receive this money, it will help us to buy a new sewing machine.

Our creative workshops provide an opportunity for residents to learn new crafts in a relaxed and stimulating environment, boost confidence and reduce social isolation. We can see as many as 6 participants in a daily workshop.

Many participants have never used sewing machines before and this experience helps them to go on to make clothes and bags.”

Malcolm Heaven, BITC Business Connector, said: “I've seen the fabulous work done by My Chance so it's great that M&S and Love Loughborough have been working together to support them. In creating the LOFT vintage clothes shop, the Falcon Centre have created jobs, filled an empty unit, and most importantly driven a confidence and upskilling in their customer base. The concept of upcycling and creating products to sell through a modern retail outlet is a big step forward from the traditional charity shop, and I wish them every success.”

Fancy A Corporate Kick-About?

Companies in Charnwood are being urged to swap their suits for football boots and compete in a corporate football tournament.

On Saturday, March 12th, Charnwood College will host the borough council-run event which sees businesses go head-to-head on the football pitch.

Councillor Jonathan Morgan, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, said “The tournament is a great opportunity for workplaces across the borough to socialize and team-build while enjoying a game of football. Businesses may enter as many teams as they like and I hope there are plenty of teams

taking part. This tournament is part of the council’s commitment to providing opportunities for people to exercise and get healthier.”

The event is run by the council’s Sport and Active Recreation team which aims to improve the health of Charnwood residents through increased physical activity.

Teams should be same sex and can have between six and nine players. Separate tournaments will be run for male and female teams.

Entry is £35 per team and the deadline for entry is Friday March 4.

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LOROS HOSPICE ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR A £6 MILLION EXPANSION

Pennies From Heaven For Rainbows Students from last year’s Year 12 at Our Lady’s Convent School in Loughborough have presented a cheque for over £4,000 to local charity Rainbows.

Rainbows provides a safe haven, somewhere comfortable for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, to enjoy a break, where they can be happy and content. In total the students generated donations totalling £4,208 by hosting a huge range of events such as staff verses students dodgeball competitions, stalls at the school Christmas Fair,

a trip to watch Leicester Tigers play and by covering a large painted rainbow with donated copper coins. This year’s donation combined with the previous year’s means the students, parents and staff at OLCS have donated a staggering figure of over £8,000.

On being presented with the cheque, Jennifer Leach, Community Fundraiser for Rainbows thanked the School and outlined the charity’s plans to update and extend their Reception area which has an expected budget of £200,000£250,000. She said, “Your generous donation will go a long way to helping us achieve our fundraising target and ultimately the extension of our reception and welcoming area.”

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Here Comes The Spring!

As the days lengthen, many of us start to think about home maintenance and the jobs that we have been putting off: • Give your boiler an annual service. Calling in a Gas Safe registered Heating Engineer to carry out an annual boiler service ensures your heating systems are not only working properly but are safe to use. They will also check the system is working as efficiently as possible and it can prevent any unexpected breakdowns when you need your heating the most.

• Get that dripping tap fixed.

Along with being quite annoying a dripping tap could lead to water stains or small floods (and cost if you have a meter). Get it repaired sooner rather than later.

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Blocked gutters mean that water has to find an alternative escape route. If this has to run down an outside wall it could cause damage to the brickwork. Get the guttering checked to ensure there are no cracks or leaks.

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• Decorate your home. Brighter days can make our homes look dull and in need of a makeover.

Why not try some new wallpaper or give your home a lift with a fresh coat of paint?

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PHOTO: New Clinical Skills Centre LOROS Hospice is pleased to announce that it will be significantly developing its facilities next summer after being granted planning permission to extend its building.

– the previous LOROS day care building, located in the city – and a recent generous donation, as well as funds that have been carefully reserved over time for this very exciting development.

The two Phase project will cost an estimated £6 million. Phase 1 will, first and foremost, see the size and quality of the Hospice’s Day Therapy and Outpatients facilities being improved, which will allow more than an additional 250 patients each year to visit on a regular basis and enhance their experience.

Speaking about the project, Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said “I’m delighted to hear LOROS is expanding. LOROS is a Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland initiative and has provided vital help to so many thousands of people over the years. In particular, it’s great that they are developing their day care because a lot of people tend to think patients go to LOROS just to stay overnight but in fact, the Hospice supports so many people out in the community, as well as those who go in and are supported during the day. I’m also happy to hear that the expansion means LOROS will be able to share the good work they do by developing the clinical skills training centre.”

Phase 2 will be the building of a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Training Centre, which will ensure that LOROS continues to be a leading voice and positive influence in end of life care and education.

LOROS CEO John Knight said “Like any progressive organisation LOROS needs to remain responsive to the changing needs of the community that it was established to serve. Under the plans, we will create more space and bespoke facilities for our day therapy and lymphoedema services. In our new clinical skills training centre we’ll pass on to health and social care professionals our expertise in end of life care, promoting excellence and improving the experience of patients, their families and carers outside of our Hospice.”

It is anticipated that Phase 1 of the project will take around one year to complete with work starting by early summer.

Phase 2, the new stand-alone Clinical Skills Centre, is estimated to take a further year to complete, making the total project time from now to completion, approximately 2.5 years.

Funding from the project will come from two large historic legacies, the sale of Manor Croft

Local residents were consulted prior to the planning application going in, and those that came to view plans and discuss the future developments have been incredibly supportive.

The senior management team at LOROS Hospice said they will be working hard to ensure there is as little disruption as possible to local residents and neighbours.

“I’m very proud of LOROS and I’m also very proud of how much the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland community continue to support the Hospice,” added Mr Soulsby.

Whilst funding for the initial build has been met, fundraising to equip the new buildings and deliver the many services from the new site continues and anyone interested in getting involved can contact LOROS by calling: (0116) 2313771 or email info@loros.co.uk

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“A Bigger Cycling Event With Two New Routes” Promises Organisers Of Mme Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride

CLASSICAL “GREATS” FROM THE LOUGHBOROUGH ORCHESTRA Having organised the Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride for the past five years Emma Hallam and her colleague Zoe Edwards have decided to liven things up a little bit. Explains Emma, “We are thrilled to welcome on board a brand new headline sponsor, Protection by MME, and with their support we are able to make this a bigger event this year. We have decided to include a new 10 mile and a 50 mile cycle route which will complement our existing 20 mile route. The 10 mile route will provide an entry level distance for first time participants, whilst the 50 mile route will be a longer and more challenging route for those who want to push themselves further.”

Commenting on their sponsorship, Peter Simpson of Protection by MME said, “MME in association with Vitality Health sees this as an ideal event to partner with as we help encourage an active lifestyle and offer rewards for doing so. For instance, we can offer riders the opportunity to receive up to 50% cashback on a new bike through our policies. We look forward to working alongside Alex’s Wish to make this event a huge success.”

The event welcomed 200 participants in 2015 and Emma is hoping that with the additional two routes they could double that number this May. “It would be amazing to see 300 - 400 people joining in the fun and cycling what is a beautiful route around Charnwood Forest.”

The event also raised £7,500 for Alex’s Wish, a local Rothley based charity who raise money to fund clinical trials into finding treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life limiting condition which affects boys across the UK including Emma’s son Alex, after whom the charity is named.

“We are incredibly well supported locally and it’s always nice to see our supporters out and about on their bikes, having fun and raising much needed funds for Alex’s Wish,” adds Emma.

The start and finish line is at The Rothley Centre in Rothley, Leicestershire with the route taking place on open roads. “The route is well sign-posted,” explains Emma, “and because the event takes place on a Sunday morning the roads tend to be quiet with traffic. The circular route starts and finishes in Rothley village and has been carefully chosen to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment.

It is fairly challenging in parts and the 20 and 50 mile includes a steep climb up Beacon Hill road.

There are plenty of marshals along the way to give you lots of moral support and encouragement. At the end of your ride you’ll get a warm welcome back, receive your medal as well as a chance to take the weight off your feet an enjoy a large selection of refreshments including hot bacon rolls, complimentary yummy homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks served to you

by Cuppas of Rothley. Again, we are very grateful to Mattioli Woods who have sponsored the refreshments this year. This event is not a race, we want you to enjoy your ride and take in the stunning countryside whilst raising money for our fabulous cause. Families are welcome to join in on the fun at the Rothley Centre whilst waiting for riders to finish.”

Ian Mattioli, CEO of Mattioli Woods commented on their sponsorship of the event saying, “With many cycling enthusiasts at Mattioli Woods we are delighted to be supporting the MME Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride and Alex’s Wish. A great day out for the family to help eradicate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”

The event also welcomes back three sponsors from last year Nisa (Bradleys store) in Rothley are the events first-aid sponsors, The Woodmans Stroke Pub in Rothley are the communications sponsor and Pedal Power are the on-site bike specialists.

This year’s event takes place on Sunday, 8th May and there is an early-bird entry fee of just £10.00 (10-mile route) or £20.00 (20 and 50 mile route) for those entering before the 26th April, or £15.00 (10-mile route) or £25.00 (20 and 50 mile route) if registering on or after 26th April. Anyone entering as part of the early-bird promotion will be entered in a draw to win a fabulous day at Champneys Springs (courtesy of Protection by MME).

Says Emma, “The event is open to everyone aged 14+ whether you are an amateur cyclist or a professional. We also have free car parking, a half way refreshment stall and there is no minimum sponsorship required, although the more money you raise the more money we have to invest in leading edge research and clinical trials. We are also looking for volunteers to marshal too.

Please come and join in… you’ll get a healthy dose of fresh air, enjoy spectacular views around the stunning Charnwood Forest whilst cycling for an incredibly worthwhile cause. It’s a fabulous opportunity to get back into cycling again after the winter months, so whether or not you are a keen cyclist, there’s never been a better time to dust of your bike in time for the summer months.”

You can register at our official event website www. charnwoodforectcycleride.co.uk.

Alternatively please contact Emma Hallam at emma@alexswish.co.uk

For their forthcoming winter concert, the Loughborough Orchestra will be playing music which is high on the classical “Hit List”.

The Elgar Cello Concerto is a highly regarded cornerstone of the cello repertoire and its performance by Will Robertson, pictured here, promises to be a treat for the audience.

Will was one of the talented pupils to attend Chetham’s music school before gaining a place to study at the Royal Academy of Music.

The cello that he will be playing is on loan from the Royal Academy and allows his beautiful playing to sing above the orchestra! Will has performed widely in this country and has also travelled as far as Singapore to tour with a Chamber Orchestra. Will is looking forward to playing this famous Concerto with the orchestra.

To introduce the concert will be the melodies of the Karelia Suite by Jean Sibelius. This is a piece which is condensed from “Karelia Music” that Sibelius was commissioned to write. It is based on Finnish folk music and although it was written early in his career, it has a commonality with the nationalistic nature of much of his later compositions. Sibelius became known as Finland’s national composer.

And last, but by no means least, is Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony.

This last of the Tchaikovsky symphonies was probably his favourite and is full of lush melodies.

There are strident tunes which grab attention and follow on from teasing, enigmatic rhythms passing between instruments. Other enchanting moments are better heard and felt than described!

This “must hear” programme is at Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Royland Rd., Loughborough on January 23rd at 7.30pm. Tickets are available via the website www. loughboroughorchestra.org.uk or from members of the orchestra.

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Spring is on its way I’m glad to say. With having had such a mild winter the daffodils and crocuses have been flowering early and the cherry blossom has been colouring up hedgerows and gardens already. At the first signs of spring and buds forming, we all get the urge to pop along to our local garden centre or nursery to pick up a few items to add colour to the garden for the year.

In the 16 years I’ve been involved in the horticultural trade I have seen garden centres change dramatically. Selling plants is a tricky business and steadily the larger garden centres have reduced the range of live products they sell in favour of more profitable non-perishable sundries, coffee and cake! Few grow their own plants anymore and as a result it can be difficult to find a knowledgeable member of staff who has actually had their hands dirty growing the plants they sell!

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5. Buy plants in season - buying tender bedding and vegetable plants when it’s still frosty outside isn’t wise unless you have a heated greenhouse to keep them in. If the nursery or garden centre has the plants under cover then it’s likely that’s where they need to be so don’t be too eager to plant them out if it’s still cold outside.

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Charnwood’s Natural Beauty To Be Protected Beauty spots in the borough are set to become Local Nature Reserves to help protect them for the future. Four areas, identified

by Charnwood Borough Council, are due to be designated as Local Nature Reserves by Natural England because of their special natural interest or educational value.

The designation will give the areas greater protection from any possible development and could help attract funding for improvements in the future.

The four areas identified are: Stonebow Washlands, Thorpe Acre, Loughborough Booth Wood, off Ravensthorpe Drive, Loughborough Gorse Covert, off Maxwell Drive, Loughborough Pignut Spinney Marsh, off Moat Road, Loughborough Councillor Hilary Fryer, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Cleansing and Open Spaces, said “We’re committed to protecting our

Charnwood Community Theatre In Misery The latest production from Charnwood Community Theatre promises to bring audiences to the edges of their seats. ‘Misery’ is adapted from the renowned Stephen King novel by Simon More,

Hunt For Environmental Heroes Returns The search is on for environmental stars to be recognised at Charnwood Borough Council’s fourth Don’t Muck Around Awards.

The awards celebrate the efforts made across the borough to keep it free from litter and looking the best it can be. In recent years a host of projects, people and organisations have picked up Don’t Muck Around Awards.

Councillor David Hayes, Deputy Cabinet Member with responsibility for Regulatory Services, said: “The Don’t Muck Around Awards are a great way to celebrate residents’ achievements in protecting their local environment. The awards recognise the efforts of a range

environment so it was important to us to take steps to preserve these areas. We are lucky to have some beautiful areas in Charnwood which are not only lovely to look at but also a great place to learn about our local wildlife. By protecting these places we can ensure they will flourish for years to come. People are enjoying these spaces already, but we hope by designating them as Local Nature Reserves we can make them even more accessible in the future.”

The first area to be designated is Stonebow Washlands. Its important habitats include semi-natural grassland, standing water bodies, streams and wet woodland. There is also a good range of grassland species including hairy sedge and marsh marigold and a significant community of common frog and toad. The designation is due to be completed this year and the others will follow one per year after that.

Several more potential Local Nature Reserves have also been identified in the borough which will be considered in future and residents will be asked to have their say in shaping their development.

‘Misery’ can be seen at at Diseworth Village Hall on Friday 15th and Saturday 16thth April at 7.30pm.

To book tickets and for further information, call 01332-0810130, 0772-0 71-5081 or 0783-769-5151 Or visit the Charnwood Community Theatre website at facebook.com/groups/ctheatre

of people and groups and I hope they inspire others to take action in the borough to enrich the community. This year we’re looking for entries and nominations from across the borough no matter how big or small the project. Whether you have helped with litter picking, increased recycling or brightened up your local area by planting flowers, we want to hear about it.

All nominations will be viewed by our judging panel and assessed on an individual basis.”

The Council’s waste management partner, Serco, exclusively sponsors the awards which will also be supported by the Loughborough Echo this year.

In addition to covering the awards, readers of the paper will also be able to vote in the “Biggest Improvement in an Area” category.

Proposal To Raise Local Element Of Council Tax By Under 9P A Week Charnwood Borough Council is proposing to raise its share of council tax by less than 9p a week for a band D property.

It would be the first increase in the local element of council tax for six years and would see the annual charge for an average Band D property rise to £107.09.

It is being proposed to increase the Loughborough Special Rate, paid by residents of Loughborough and the equivalent of a parish precept in villages, by less than 3p a week which would take the annual charge to £74.97.

Councillor Tom Barkley, Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “After five years of Council Tax freezes then we feel now is the appropriate time to propose an increase.

“Funding from Central Government is reducing and will continue to reduce in years to come and therefore we want to make sure we can maintain our services for residents in both the short-term and long-term.

“We have already made our services as efficient as possible so the only option is to increase the local element of council tax.

“We believe an increase of less than 9p a week – or £4.47 a year – for a band D property is a reasonable proposal.”

The budget for 2016/17 includes proposals to:

The event features five categories: 1. Children and Young People: Project that has increased awareness of the environment and how it can be protected 2. Community: Making a difference to the quality of the local area 3. Working in Partnership: A joint project, idea or solution that has positively impacted the environment 4. Borough’s Best Litter Picker: An individual or group effort to encourage recycling in the local area by picking litter 5. Biggest Improvement in an area: A campaign or project that has encouraged others to start

* Invest £200,000 on improvements to car parks around the borough, including the replacement of some pay and display machines * Invest £164,000 on various improvements to the borough’s parks and open spaces * Invest £131,500 on more environmentally-friendly and efficient heating and lighting in Council buildings * Allocate £21,000 towards supporting The Hut in Loughborough, creating a Community Hub in Thorpe Acre, Loughborough and supporting a Community Hub co-ordinator (funded by the Loughborough Special Rate) * Continue funding Friday opening of Biggin Street toilets in Loughborough town centre (funded by the Loughborough Special Rate) Until recently councils had been required to hold a referendum if they wanted to increase council tax by two per cent or more.

However, changes announced by the Government last year mean councils with some of the lowest rates of tax can consider an average band D increase of up to £5 per annum without the need for a referendum.

Charnwood Borough Council has the 19th lowest council tax charge out of 201 district councils in the country.

The Council’s Cabinet will consider the draft budget on Thursday, February 18 and a final decision will be taken by Full Council on February 29.

For more information about the budget, see the reports to Cabinet on the Council website.

their own projects. The winner will be selected by a reader vote in the Loughborough Echo.

The deadline for entries is 5pm on Thursday, March 31, 2016. A celebration dinner will be held in June when all the finalists will be invited along.

For more details about the awards and to enter visit www.charnwood. gov.uk/dontmuckaroundawards For more information please call 01509 634564 or email cleaner. greener@charnwood.gov.uk.

The Council’s award-winning Don’t Muck Around campaign to tackle litter, fly-tipping and dog fouling will return later in the year.

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We have an amazing faith community in Loughborough with many wonderfully vibrant churches.

It is a privilege as local MP to be invited to visit so many and to be a part of their services. I really enjoyed the recent Loughborough Churches Partnership united service held at the URC church in Frederick Street. The hall was packed and we were treated to great music, a thought provoking sermon and a real tangible demonstration of Loughborough’s strong sense of community.

I was pleased to be invited by the Business Growth Fund (BGF) to visit a business which is relatively new to Loughborough - Reflex Vans. BGF invested £7.5m in Reflex to support the continued expansion of its fleet of lightcommercial vehicles and fleet cars.

I was fortunate enough to join staff and volunteers from the Great Central Railway at their 'Bridging the Gap' turf-cutting ceremony recently, and was reminded how how many excellent attractions we have on our door step.

It can be easy to take attractions, such as GCR, for granted - it's been a part of the town for a long time, and its events are a regular feature of the calendar, although it still amazes me just how many local residents have never been to one of its themed weekends, or ridden on one of their beautifully restored carriages. A few years ago I was invited to stand on the footplate of one of the steam engines - a truly memorable 30 minutes, despite being covered in coal dust.

Another demonstration of that community were the occasions held in January to mark the centenary of the Zeppelin raid on Loughborough.

I felt it was very touching that 100 years to the hour a group of people stood and remembered those who lost their lives. I would like to think that should something as terrible happen today that future Loughborough residents would take time out to do the same for us. It was very moving to hear the stories of those killed or caught up in the bombing. I would also like to thank everyone involved in planning the events and preparing and arranging the plaque unveiled in the Rushes. I think it is a very special reminder and I hope folk will stop to have a look and reflect on what happened, when they are next in town.

From their base in Loughborough Reflex provides its corporate customers with national, round the clock services with a real focus on excellent customer service. Reflex also offers a range of duty of care products, marketed under the ‘Flexi’ brand, including tracking systems, cameras and driver safety products. The company currently has 3,500 vehicles in its fleet and aims to grow this to 10,000 over the next five years. Reflex was acquired in 2012 by the Waring Family and I was pleased to meet Executive Chairman Oliver Waring and Managing Director Charles Hart.

GCR's wartime weekend in June often attracts over 100,000 people - many dressed for the occasion - which by any standards marks it out as a significant UK tourist destination, and one that is still growing. The turf cutting marked the next stage towards reuniting the southern and northern stretches of the old Great Central line, currently broken where the old line will soon cross the existing Midland track adjacent to Loughborough Station. Once completed, the new bridge will enable the extraordinary sight of an historic steam loco puffing over a high speed electric intercity - I suspect this will a unique vista, and will no doubt become another favoured local landmark.

A Grand Celebration – 25 Years Of Harmony At Derby Theatre on Sunday 17th April 2016 4.30pm

songs they will be singing at the 2016 UK Championships – and well as many others from their current repertoire.

Grand Central Chorus – 5 times UK Barbershop Champions, are hosting a major show to celebrate their 25th Anniversary on Sunday 17th April 2016 at Derby Theatre.

Guests include: Tagline – 2015 UK Quartet Champions, Hannah and the Hurricanes – 2015 UK Mixed Quartet Champions and YesterYear – as seen on Gareth Malone’s “Naked Choir” on BBC2

This spectacular event will showcase the very best of UK Barbershop and follows on from their sell-out show in Derby last April.

Tickets £15 (Under 12’s £10) are available from the Theatre Box Office 01332 593939 online from the theatre’s website www.derbytheatre.co.uk or from any chorus member.

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Luffield Cars Ltd is acting as a credit broker and is not a lender. Terms and Conditions apply. Over 18s only. Guarantee /indemnity may be required. Finance provided by and written quotations available on request from PSA Finance UK Limited (company registration number 01024322) t/a Citroën Financial Services, Quadrant House, Princess Way, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1QA, UK. Citroën Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. To finance your purchase/ lease we may introduce you to a limited number of lenders. Elect 4 Personal Lease rentals shown apply to various models. One significant advance rental will be required, which varies by model, followed by fixed monthly rentals at the rates shown & a significant optional final rental. Annual mileage applies. Charges may apply if the agreed annual mileage is exceeded. Payment of the optional final rental extends the rental term (this does not transfer title of the vehicle) & requires an annual rental equivalent to one month’s rental. Offers & prices correct at time of going to press. Terms & conditions apply. Please ask us for details. Subject to stock availability. Cars must be registered by 31st March 2016.

Official Government Fuel Consumption Figures (Range) Urban Cycle, Extra Urban, Combined (litres per 100km/mpg) & CO2 emissions (g/km); Highest: Dispatch Combi HDi 160 6-speed automatic L1H1: Urban 9.0/31.4, Extra Urban 6.8/41.5, Combined 7.6/37.2, CO2 199g. Lowest: Citroën C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS: Urban 3.6/78.5, Extra Urban 3.2/88.3, Combined 3.4/83.1, CO2: 87g. £0 Road Tax applies to the first year only. Fuel consumption figures quoted on this site are achieved under official EU test conditions.

Intended as a guide for comparative purposes only. Figures may not be reflected in actual on-the road driving conditions.

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