June 2015 - Loughborough Community Eye

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A dry and sunny evening was to be had as approximately 150 Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from Quorn met at the new Mountsorrel Railway Station.

Project leader, Steve Cramp, was presented with a donation from the group, along with hand painted bird boxes, which the girls had made.

Over the past 7 years community volunteers have spent their free time restoring the Mountsorrel Railway line and creating a nature reserve. The new Mountsorrel Station will allow passengers to ride heritage trains along the railway, when the station and railway open to the public in October.

The next phase of this exciting volunteer project is now under way. A new community heritage centre and tea room is being created alongside the restored railway on the Rothley/ Mountsorrel village border. This involves relocating an historic granite barn from Kinchley Lane, Rothley and the old Time Office from Mountsorrel Quarry. When complete early next year, the centre will detail the history of Mountsorrel and Rothley and provide an inclusive day out for the whole family.

The girls, along with their leaders, and volunteers for the project, walked the restored track to the nature reserve, where they took part in sowing wild flower seeds and bark rubbing, before assembling at the picnic area for their walk back to the station.

Fund raising is now focused on the phase 2 Mountsorrel Railway

Museum and Exhibition buildings in the base of the old Nunckley Hill quarry. The museum will allow historic railway vehicles from the old Mountsorrel quarry to be displayed to the public and the exhibition building will tell the story of the geology of the Charnwood Forest, the history of quarrying in Mountsorrel and the story of the Mountsorrel Railway. Planning permission has already been obtained for the construction of both buildings, which will cost approximately £70,000.

Anyone interested in volunteering or donating to the Mountsorrel Railway Project should contact steve.cramp@ heritage-centre.co.uk or visit www.mountsorrelrailway.org.uk for more information.

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LITTLE LOTTIE LAUNCHES BLOOMING MARVELLOUS SUMMER SUPERDRAW FOR RAINBOWS HOSPICE

Imagine the scene, 82,000 people inside one of the world’s most famous sporting venues and you are just about to parade around the stadium in front of them.

That’s just what happened to members of the Loughborough Rugby Club’s Under 12 squad, when as reward for winning the 2015 Land Rover Premiership Cup they represented Leicester Tigers in the Parade of Champions on Saturday May 30th

at Twickenham Stadium during the half time interval of the 2015 Aviva Premiership Final between Bath Rugby and Saracens.

From the moment of their arrival at the iconic stadium with it’s atmosphere, the fans, face painting etc. etc. to the match, the parade and the team photo with Leicester Tigers & England Legend Lewis Moody the day was one of memories to last a life time.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, which provides care and support for families from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire has launched its annual summer raffle and people could scoop a top prize of £3,000.

Now in its ninth year, the Superdraw helps raise vital funds for Rainbows, the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people with life-limited and terminal illnesses. As well as the top prize of £3,000, cash prizes of £500, £250 and £50 are also up for grabs.

Last year’s Superdraw helped Rainbows to raise over £25,000.

By purchasing a raffle ticket, people from Leicester are helping the hospice to raise the vital funds needed to keep Rainbows running each year.

CALLOUT FOR LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS We are getting closer to knowing when the handover date for Rothley Library will take place.

The date for the first meetings for volunteers has now been set – they will take place on Wednesday, 8th July, either from 9.30-10.30am or from 7-8pm, both at the Rothley Centre.

If you are interested, please contact us on volunteers@ rothleycommunitylibrary.co.uk or in the box in the Post Office.

News about the competition for local adults and children to design a logo and signs for the

library will be coming out soon, and there will be a quiz for children too.

For up-to-date information, go to our Facebook page or visit www. rothleycommunitylibrary.co.uk

This year’s campaign is being fronted by young Lottie Nemeth (1) from the East Midlands, whose brother, Tom (5), was diagnosed with Neuronal Migration Disorder, a rare brain condition, shortly after he was born. As a result, he suffers from severe Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy and visual impairment and requires 24 hour care. Tom is unable to sit, walk and has limited speech but he can manage to say, with a winning smile, the most important words to his family such as “I love you”, “hello” and “thanks”.

Mum, Sam, and husband, Jamie, discovered Rainbows when Tom was two-years-old and the hospice has been a godsend for the family.

Not only has Rainbows cared for Tom, daughter Ellie (9) has benefited from the Sibling Support services offered by the charity.

Sam says “Rainbows is such an amazing and happy place. It gives us all a break away and quality time together as a family.

They support not just me, my husband Jamie and obviously Tom who needs caring for 24/7, but also Ellie and Lottie with a lot of sibling activities. Hopefully his younger sister Lottie, will come to love Rainbows as much as her big sister Ellie. There the focus isn’t always on Tom, Rainbows help us make Ellie and Lottie feel as important as him which is brilliant.”

Gill Smitherman, Rainbows lottery manager, said “We’re delighted to have Lottie as the face of our Superdraw this year. The Nemeth family are the perfect example of how Rainbows help provide care and support the whole family, not just the child with a life limiting illness.”

She continued “By buying a Superdraw ticket, not only do you stand a great chance of winning a fabulous cash prize, but you’re also making a huge difference to the lives of so many children and their families.”

Rainbows Blooming Marvellous Superdraw will take place on Friday 7 August and tickets, which cost just £1, can be purchased until Friday 31st July.

To buy tickets, contact Gill on 01509 638056, email lottery@ rainbows.co.uk, or visit www.

Rainbows.co.uk/superdraw.

Tickets can also be bought in the Rainbows shops in Melton, Market Harborough, Blaby and Matlock.

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Sunday 5th July 2015 11am-6pm You are warmly invited to come along to this charity event which gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the lovely village of Swannington.

As well as 12 private gardens other attractions are an art exhibition in the village hall, Hough Windmill, the WI garden, the school garden and grounds, St. George’s Church and a nature walk in new woodland.

This year we are supporting LOROS, Maggie’s Centre in Nottingham (serving the whole of the East Midlands) and the village (community organisations and projects). Come along to enjoy this traditional community event. Passports for all venues £4 Children free.

For more information visit our website: www.swanningtonog. moonfruit.com Or contact Gwen Williams 01530 811418 / 07733 334587

FLYING THE FLAG FOR ARMED FORCES DAY Members of the Armed Forces, past and present, and their families will be commended at a flag-flying ceremony next week.

At 10am, on Monday, June 22, the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor John Capleton, will lead the event to see the Armed Forces Flag raised above Loughborough Town Hall.

The ceremony will mirror other events taking place across the country, one week before Armed Forces Day, Saturday, June 27.

Councillor Hilary Fryer, the council’s Armed Forces champion, said “I am proud that we will once again recognise those who have served their country and their families. The purpose of Armed Forces Day is to ‘salute our forces’, so I hope as many people as possible will be able to join us in marking the event.”

The flag will be raised at 10am after a prayer is read by the Royal British Legion Chaplain, Reverend David Featonby, and a speech by Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire Terry Higgins.

For more information on Armed Forces Day visit www.armedforcesday.org.uk

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VICTORIA’S BUSH HOG TAILS “I live in Nottingham although the characters in my books are touching the hearts of so many people all over the place! I was on BBC radio Leicester earlier in the year with Ed Stagg and have got copies of my books in Japan, Australia, Kuwait and New Zealand! It makes me feel really proud and happy.”

Victoria is very passionate and dedicated in trying to raise as much awareness as she can for animals. She has written and self illustrated a children's book and is hoping to help animals as much as she can. Along with helping animals she also really wants to encourage as many children as possible to enjoy reading.

Victoria lives in Nottingham and it has always been her dream to write a book. Finally years later she achieved her dream and now a little creature is raising awareness for other real life animals. Her book Bush Hog Tails is enjoyed by children and adults in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and an English teaching school in Kuwait! At the moment hedgehogs are on the decline so Victoria is trying to let people know about that as much as possible and how they can protect them in their gardens. Victoria

A SUMMER CREAM TEA IN AID OF THE VETERAN'S SUPPORT FUND All are invited to come and join friends and colleagues on Tuesday 30th June in the Conservatory at the Wyevale Rowena Garden Centre in Rothley at 3pm..

Organised by The Rothley & District Royal British Legion, it is an event where all are invited to show their appreciation for the veterans of past conflicts, and for a tasty and relaxing afternoon among friends.

The Cream Tea is with Fresh Scones, Strawberry Jam and Cream, Tea or Coffee, for an all-in price of £6.00 p.p. To book your place please call John Leake on 0116 236 3858 and pay at the door.

says ‘All it takes to try to protect these animals is just a small gap in the fences of gardens so they can wander freely searching for food.’

From the sales of her books Victoria donates all profits to wildlife charities. ‘I have so far this year helped a hedgehog rescue by donating two copies of my books for the owners to auction. She raised just over £200 which enabled her to purchase a hedgehog X ray machine and important medication.

And yesterday I handed over a cheque for £211 to Nuneaton and Warwickshire wildlife sanctuary.’

Victoria’s books are about a lovable new kind of creature called a Bush-hog who often gets mistaken for a hedgehog even though he looks nothing like one!

He is smaller, has shiny metal spikes and unlike hedgehogs likes to sleep at night! With his friend Fluffy the cat he embarks on many adventures learning about new animals in a fun and exciting way.

To find out more you can visit Victoria’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Bushhog-tails/563458233738596 Or you can purchase a book directly from ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bush-HogTails-Bushys-Field-Adventure-ByVictoria-Harwood-Childrens-Book/261892605934?pt

ST. WINEFRIDE’S CHURCH SUMMER FETE SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2015 Do please come along and join us for an afternoon of fun here in the Church Grounds, Charnwood Road, Shepshed between 2pm – 4pm.

Meet old and new friends, browse our many varied stalls, and then join us in the Church Annex for tasty refreshments.

We look forward to greeting you all.

Community Heroes are being sought for a special event in Loughborough which allows groups to showcase their work.

The town centre will host the third Community Heroes Day on Sunday, August 2 and Charnwood Borough Council is appealing for groups, charities and organisations to get involved.

For £10, local groups are given a stall in Market Place to promote what they do to the thousands of passers-by. It’s also a great chance to meet people from other organisations and network.

Julie Robinson, Head of Neighbourhood Services, said “Our communities are full of heroes who give up their time for a variety of local groups. Community Heroes Day is a chance for them to promote what they do, attract new members and generate interest.

The event is taking place at the same time as Loughborough By The Sea so the town centre will be really busy.”

Community Heroes Day has been organised by the Council in partnership with Fearon Community Association and Sorrel Youth Café.

The event is set up like a market and stall holders can take the opportunity to sign up new members or volunteers, announce events and network. Groups will also be given the chance to have “five minutes of fame” as each of them will be invited to perform on stage in front of Loughborough Town Hall.

Around 30 stalls transformed Market Street into a hive of activity last year.

Nadja Rein, Charnwood Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Development Officer and event organiser, said “It is important to inform residents about all the opportunities that exist in our communities to volunteer their time, take up new hobbies and meet new people. Community Heroes Day is a chance for people to find out about what local groups have to offer.”

To find out more or keep up to date with the event, you can: Visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/ cchd_registration where you can also register for a stall

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Creating A ‘Tropical’ Garden

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ell summer is here and thankfully we can wave good bye to the cold mornings we have suffered in the spring and say hello to long sunny days. Things seem a little late this year but with some good sunshine they will soon catch up.

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As I spend more time out basking in the rays my mind turns to holidays in warmer more exotic climes. It can be so tempting to return to our cooler gardens and long for the plants and colours we have seen abroad. Despite our less clement weather it is possible to create a tropical look using hardy and half hardy plants with the odd flamboyant annual thrown in too.

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Tropical foliage Bamboo – a classic for an exotic garden, the foliage looks and sounds great when caught by the breeze. Choose varieties that are well behaved and true clump formers like Fargesia robusta. They can be grown in large containers if they are kept moist.

Bananas – hardy varieties (through most winters) include Musa basjoo with huge paddle shaped green leaves on long sturdy stems and Musa sikkimensis which has bronze markings on the young leaves and trunk. Both will reach approx. Height of 3-4m (10-13ft) .

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Gingers - Hedychium coccineum the Scarlet Gingerlily, is a robust tall-growing hardy Ginger from the Himalayas. It produces startlingly beautiful flowers in late summer.

These prefer a warm sheltered spot and all the water and feed that you can give them.

Palms – hardy forms like Trachycarpus fortunei can be an expensive investment but as they are such great statement plants you only need one to transport you to the tropics!

Begonias – popular bedding plants for hanging baskets and containers they can also look fantastic in containers in an exotic style garden. Group them with grasses and ferns in containers for a lush look. Begonia rex are grown for their striking foliage and are perfect for shady spots.

Exotic looking flowers Dahlias Well with such a huge range of colours and forms and great exoticlooking foliage these are a must for a tropical style garden. Try cactus types for their zany pointed petals.

Reds, oranges and yellows with dark foliage will give a wow factor.

Climbers – Passion flowers like Passiflora caerulea or ‘Constant Elliot’ are hardy in this area and produce exotic-looking blooms in blue/white. Campsis bear exotic clusters of pale yellow-orange trumpet-shaped flowers perfect for warm pergola or wall.

Hemerocallis – the Day lily come in a huge range of colours and heights. ‘Stella d’Oro’ is rightly popular for its bright yellow blooms in summer. ‘Pardon Me’ is a rich wine red variety great for hotting up a border.

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THE FRIENDS OF CHARNWOOD FOREST WHAT ARE OUR PLANS FOR OUR SURPLUS FUNDS? At our recent AGM a member asked this question. It is a good question which the Committee has been asking for some time.

Any organisation - business, community, even household, will either grow or decline financially. It is almost impossible to simply stand still.

We have tried very hard to make good use of our Members’ subscriptions. The subscription itself has stayed the same for several years. We have given away a new Charnwood Map to every member and this was well

MAYORS VISIT TO CARILLON 29TH MAY 2015

received. We do not stint on the cost of good speakers for our events - some are really quite expensive but we enjoy the quality of almost all of their talks.

We are spending some funds currently on a new recruitment campaign. On the one hand, this ought to increase our funds even further. But without new members, what of the future?

Where will our new Committee members come from?

Our Chairman, Dick Howard drew up some quite comprehensive plans for a new FoCF dedicated woodland but this proved impossible to sensibly achieve. Similarly, there have been suggestions that we assist in the creation of a community orchard. And still the funds grow - currently some £7,000. That “Lightbulb” moment is needed... in continuing to maintain and improve the many exhibits inside the museum.

On Friday 29th May the melodious strains of 'I Vow to Thee my Country' rang out across Queens Park from the Carillon Tower as the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Paul Day with the Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day were escorted to the Carillon by Peter Minshall, committee member of the Carillon Trust.

On arrival at the tower a brief reading and the laying of floral tributes took place in memory of John Theophilus Chapman, a local man who died fighting for his country 100 years ago and is listed on one of the bronze plaques. Representing the family was James Evans, who is the great, great nephew of John Chapman and currently studying at Loughborough University.

The purpose of the visit was to recognise the sterling role the team of volunteers provide in enhancing the visitor experience throughout the summer and

The Mayor and Mayoress were delighted to meet many of the volunteers and especially some of the newest recruits like Eva Weng who was able to show PHOTO LEFT: Eva Weng shows the Chinese translation she had recently provided to Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day and the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Paul Day.

WHAT’S ON • Monday 21st September TALK: Great Central - past, present and future with Tom Ingall from the Great Central Railway • Monday 19th October TALK: The Greys and the Hastings: Two Charnwood Families by Dave Taylor

And so we must ask you - all our Members - to come suggest ideas about how you would like us to use these funds in ways which might achieve our mission - to enhance and protect Charnwood Forest (the Regional Park).

For example, “Woodland” might be an obvious example but a general suggestion such as this does need to be more specific.

Other ideas might include Awards or Grants to help others to achieve the objectives maybe. We have suggested just two general

• Thurs 12th November ANNUAL DINNER at The Grey Lady (details being finalised) 2016 • Monday 18th January TALK Living Landscapes with Michael Jeeves, Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust • Monday 14th March AGM

ideas here. We do hope that you our members - will have that great and valuable idea which will help us achieve our objectives.

Please give it some thought and when you get your “Eureka” moment, please pass it on to a Committee member.

Chairman Dick Howard (until 30th June, then Paul Day) richardhoward342@btinternet.com 01530 245373 Newsletter Douglas Maas doug@idnet.com 01530 242534

one of many translations we provide for our growing number of international visitors which she had recently provided in her native Chinese. Eva also explained the difference between simplified and traditional Chinese and that a fluent speaker of the language could recognise up to 6 thousand characters.

The Mayor had brought along some research in to his own family's military history of involvement in WW1 and asked for our help in taking it further, which we will be happy to oblige.

Both the Mayor and Mayoress were intrigued to learn more about how the carillon is played from carillonneur Lynne Morgan

before seeing the 47 bells and observing the wonderful panorama across the town and surrounding countryside from the viewing gallery at the top of the tower.

Before posing for a final group photograph the Mayor thanked the volunteers on behalf of Charnwood Borough and said he was pleased that his last official visit as Mayor had been such a delightful and enjoyable occasion.

The Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum welcomes visitors every day except Mondays from 1pm to 4:30pm and the carillon is played twice weekly on Sunday and Thursday afternoons from 1pm until 2pm.

PHOTO LEFT: Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day, Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Paul Day and Peter Minshall seen in the Airborne room during the Mayor’s visit to the Carillon.

All photographs

by Peter Minshall.

PHOTO BELOW: Keith Hassall (right) explains a point to James Evans (left) and Steven Weng (centre)

PHOTO ABOVE: Carillonneur Lynne Morgan explains to Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day, and the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Paul Day, how music is written for the carillon.

PHOTO ABOVE: Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Paul Day and Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day view the inscriptions in the Carillon bell tower.

PHOTO ABOVE: L to R - Steven Weng, Christine Harris, Mel Gould, Mayor of Charnwood Cllr Paul Day, Mayoress Mrs Pauline Day, Peter Minshall, Glen Hopkins, Eva Weng, and Major Luke Smith after the Mayor’s visit to Carillon Tower & War Memorial Museum.

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CARILLON TOWER & WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1pm - 4.30pm Every day, except Monday - 01509 263370 - carillonmuseum@gmail.com - www.loughborough-rollofhonour.com INFORMATION WANTED Mr John Staples of Loughborough came into the museum to offer us the small medallion pictured, it was produced to celebrate the

During the conversation he asked why the name ‘Latimer’ was stamped on the back (ours are similarly marked) a lady had asked this same question some time ago and we were unable to provide an answer but perhaps you know?

CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN The picture above are the medals of A/Capt John Harold Smith Christian who joined the Leicestershire Yeomanry in 1908 and was a Sergeant when they went to France in 1914. In Aug 1915 he was attached to 7th Signal Troop 3rd Cavalry Division.

In January 1917 he was granted a temporary Commission in the Royal Engineers and posted to the 4th Signal Troop having been Mentioned in Dispatches in June 1915 and the Medal of St George 4th Class (a Russian medal) in August 1915. He was awarded the Military Cross whilst serving with the Royal Engineers.

His medals are certainly very impressive but surely the icing on the cake is the fact that we also have his name board which was above the entrance to his dugout in the trenches; how thoughtful of him to bring it home for us to appreciate nearly 100 years on.

Was there a company in Loughborough that produced this sort of thing?

There was a Latimer’s chemist in Loughborough, perhaps they paid for them? Perhaps the chemist link is a red herring and the real answer is far different? Anyone?

FUTURE OF THE NEWSLETTER At the last meeting I suggested that we end this newsletter and concentrate our efforts on our Facebook page but I was outvoted so the newsletter will continue, however I sometimes struggle to fill four pages (which is what I aim for) and need help from you, if you have anything that you think might interest our readers then please let me know. Make my life easier!

KOREAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATED

They are both accomplished players so those people in the park on Saturday morning were treated to an extra recital. Jonathan and Paige both went away having thoroughly enjoying their visit.

Thanks to a Korean student of Loughborough University, we have solved the mystery of the cardboard envelope illustrating a Korean flag, it appears that the envelope contained a Korean flag, it may be the one hanging in the Airborne Room, and the writing is everything you would want to know about flying it, when it is raised and lowered, the occasions it should be flown, instructions for hanging it at half-mast and even how to dispose of it at the end of it’s useful life.

Like the Americans, damaged, worn and dirty flags are disposed of by burning. We will find a place for it in the museum as it was originally donated by a gentleman in the Korean Veterans Association.

VISIT BY AMERICAN STUDENTS Two American students, Jonathan Adler and Paige Breen, from Yale who are in this country doing research visited the carillon, they are both members of the Guild of Carillonneurs, you can visit their Facebook page www.facebook. com/yale.carillon

opening of the carillon in 1923.

I did explain that we already had several examples of this particular medallion and that we were not looking for more when I remembered that we have recently placed a display case in the clavier room with the intention of putting in some carillon related memorabilia and so it will be placed in there.

QUORN WW1 EXHIBITION The WW1 exhibition that was in St Bartholomew’s Church, Quorn last year is back and will remain in place until the end of June.

The exhibition honours the 78 men from Quorn who died in the

Great War, I had the opportunity to visit it first time round and it is well worth it, very well presented.

The Church is open Saturday Mornings 10 till 12 and Wednesdays 12 till 2pm and why not visit the Quorn Village on-line museum at: www.quornmuseum. com an absolute wealth of material about Quorn.

CATHEDRAL LINK I had occasion the visit Leicester Cathedral to help host some French visitors from the small village of Berles au Bois, I was a little early and was looking around the Regimental Chapel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment which is located within the Cathedral when I spotted a plaque on the wall to an officer of the regiment, Captain Henry Spencer Logan.

We have a chair in the museum that was presented by Logan to the Officers Mess at Glen Parva Barracks in 1898, he saw action in the Boer War and was later detached to the Egyptian Army.

He died from wounds on 9 May 1908 that he had received in action whilst commanding a detachment of Sudanese troops near Mesellamiya, Sudan. He was 38 years of age.

The chair had come up for auction a few years ago, we looked at it but decided that we could not justify buying it as there was no direct Loughborough connection.

However a couple of years later a gentleman rang us, he had purchased the chair in the auction but now wanted to donate it to our museum. So the chair now sits on the ground floor, not as a museum object but what is was intended for, a seat for weary visitors.

I have looked on the internet for details of the action in which Capt Logan was fatally wounded but cannot find anything but I bet someone out there can? Is that someone you?

PS. I forgot to include a photograph of the chair, perhaps next month when someone supplies the details of his death.

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Have you seen one of these before?

Article written by Brian Kibble Tel: 0116 236 4441 - Email: Brian.Kibble@talktalk.net

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hat was the question posed in the February edition about the 1944 Souvenir issued by The Anstey War Service League and it evoked numerous responses from Anstey’s senior citizens.

Sylvia Wain tells us that her father Lenard, the founder of the Suburban Press in Albion Road, put forward this idea to the League and with their grateful approval generously produced, at his own cost and using his rationed paper allocation, a copy for every one of the 500 on active service plus a further 600 copies to be sold to raise funds for the League. A copy from Sylvia that had been donated to The Anstey Millennium Collection is shown herewith signed by the committee - President - Herbert Booth, Chairman - J. A. Bramley, Hon. Sec. J. P. Willett, Ass’t Sec. Arch Bosworth, Treasurer J. A. Crooks and Editor J. W. Wakefield.

Janet Elverstone who initiated the article in February with her uncle Arch Barker’s copy of the souvenir has prompted Brian Kibble to come up with a photograph from the Millennium Collection - courtesy of William Palmer of Thurcaston - showing Arch receiving in 1952 his 25 year service award at Bosworth & Wright’s box factory from Arch Bosworth (wartime League assistant secretary).

Elaine Casey phoned in to say that the Betty Thurman referred to was her aunty and that she would have been 12years old at the Latimer St. School when her letter to those on service was selected as the best for publication.

90 year old ex Serviceman Derek Ross who served in the Fleet Air Arm has also responded saying that he has still got a copy of the souvenir in mint condition together with several other League newsletters that had been enclosed with gift postal orders ranging from five shillings to £1 in value. One of the stories in the newsletters referred to the sight of a very long RAF tender having difficulty negotiating The Nook roundabout and a further incident of a tracked Bren gun carrier crashing into the Plough Inn on Bradgate Road - 80 year old Brian Kibble remembers that same RAF tender was driven by Anstey serviceman Harry Allen who parked it a while next to Palmers shoe factory carrying a shot-up German plane causing quite a stir of interest in the village. Brian also remembers the Bren gun carriers who were based on the Bradgate

Park and often came down to the Nook for refreshment in the Cosy Café (today’s Nationwide).

total of over £4000 raised by the League from regular generous donations over the six years of effort by the villagers would The picture from the Millennium therefore be the equivalent of with 30 memb The War Service League was founded in November 1939 collection, courtesy of the £180,000 in today’swith money - a truly initially weekly and then monthly.

Together it’s regular newsletters Leicester Mercury, shows the thatDerek Anstey servingDuring in the forces itmagnificent distributed theresult gifts that Rosscan referred to a carriers in Bradgate Park. always be very proud of. the amount given may not sound very much to a lot of younger readers the wartime, as you entered the Park from Newtown Linford, it has to bethe remembered that £1 then would roughly now be the equivale Sadly, as our memorial shows, 21 first stone wall you came to the on total of over and that raised by the League from regular gener of £4000 our 520 villagers on service the left was the boundary for the donations over the sixdid yearsnot of effort byand the villagers would return although the therefore be public (except for “Commando equivalent of £180,000figure, in today’s money a truly magnificent result tha in common throughout Anstey kids”) - all beyond the wall always be of. Country, is a lot less than the through to Cropston,which ofvery proud the lost21inofWW1 thevillagers grief of course included OldSadly, John,was as ouran memorial113 shows, our 520 onthe service did no Army Training area. although the figure, infamilies affected in WW2 was common throughout the Country, isjust a lot less tha as hard to bear. in WW1 the grief of the families affected in WW2 was just as hard to be The War Service League was founded in November 1939 with 30 members meeting initially weekly and then monthly.

Together with it’s regular newsletters to all those serving in the forces it distributed the gifts that Derek Ross referred to and although the amount given may not sound very much to a lot of younger readers of today but it has to be remembered that £1 then would roughly now be the equivalent of £45 and that the The back page of the Leagues newsletter VE day edition Enclosed herewith: submitted on Wednesday 20th May 2015

Courtesy of William Palmer Anstey Millennium Collection - No.653 PHOTO: Bosworth & Wright’s with Len Bell, Winston Newman, Olive Courtesy of William Palmer Bosworth & Wright’s Len Bell, Winston Newman, Olivereceiving Staniforth, their 25 years Staniforth, Bertwith Bryan and Archie Barker Service Anstey Millennium Collection No.653 Bert Bryan and Archie Barker receiving their 25 years Service Awards Awards from Arch - Circa 1952 from Arch Bosworth - CircaBosworth 1952

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copy of signed souvenir

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Pix of Arch Barker

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Pix of Bren Gun carrier

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Letter to all school children from The King

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Letter to the Home Guard from The King

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Copy of front page of VJ magazine - noting 13 shillings P.O. enclo

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Copy of VE magazine

Courtesy of The Leicester Mercury Anstey Millennium Collection - No. 1161

PHOTO: The Army on training manoeuvres in Bradgate Park, June 22nd, 1942. The area West of the boundary wall to Little Matlock and the ruins, The Army on training manoeuvres in Bradgate Park, June 22nd, 1942. The area West Courtesy of The Leicester Mercury Anstey Millennium Collection which included “OldMatlock John”, outwhich of bounds toJohn”, the general public of the boundary wall to Little and was the ruins, included “Old No. 1161 was out of WW11. bounds to the general public during WW11. The carriers in the were a familiar during The bren-gun carriers inbren-gun the foreground foreground were a familiar sight in the Anstey Nook outside the “Cosy Café” sight in the Anstey Nook outside the “Cosy Café”

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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

NICKY MORGAN

T: 01509 262723 E: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk

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t seems hard to believe that it is only just over a month since polling day. Now that we have had the Queen’s Speech in Parliament to set out the Government’s plans for legislation for the next year we can get on with implementing our manifesto commitments.

PHOTO LEFT: Signed copy of the Anstey War booklet

PHOTO ABOVE: Intro page of the Anstey War booklet

PHOTO BELOW: Letter to all school children from The King

PHOTO ABOVE: Letter to the Home Guard from The King

PHOTO BELOW: Front page of VJ magazine - noting 13 shillings P.O. enclosed

PHOTO ABOVE: The VE magazine

I am excited to be overseeing two new Bills going through Parliament – the Childcare Bill to deliver an extra 15 hours of childcare for working parents with children aged 3 and 4 and also the Education and Adoption Bill.

We want every child to have the best start in life and that means we need to continue to focus on those schools which are failing or where pupils are not making the progress we should expect and continue to ensure children are adopted without undue delay into loving and secure homes.

Locally I have been working with Leicestershire Promotions for some time now to support their plans for a Children’s Illustrated Literature Festival in Loughborough. This will also coincide with the centenary anniversary of the founding of Ladybird Books. You may remember the taster of this festival when LPL showed those amazing graphics on the Carillon last year. I have been delighted to host several dinners in the House of Commons to bring relevant publishers and journalists together to discuss the plans for a festival.

Last Friday I was therefore privileged to attend the launch event in Loughborough. The first Loogabarooga Children’s Illustrated Literature Festival will be held between 22nd and 26th October 2015 across Loughborough.

This festival is unique in focusing on illustrated literature and gives us a chance to show how we value having had Ladybird Books is to Loughborough. But I think it also provides a platform to show just how important reading is and how much we can all enjoy books together as a family. I am sure we all remember our favourite children’s books – and I bet we remember the pictures as much as the stories! I am really excited that Loughborough will be hosting this festival which I am sure will attract both national and international attention.

One of my favourite annual events is the Great Central Railway Wartime Weekend. This event seems to be growing in popularity and, amidst all the re-enactors, the

Royal British Legion hold a service of remembrance at both Quorn station and then wreaths are laid at the war memorial in Quorn.

Attending a service in the presence of Winston Churchill, King George and Field Marshal Montgomerie is always a unique experience!

A new residential facility for those suffering from poor mental health opened in Loughborough earlier this year. Run by Tracscare the house known as Lester Court offers a calm and welcoming environment for those who have perhaps been in hospital and are in need of support before they return to independent living. I was invited to visit recently and it was lovely to meet the caring and hardworking staff and some of those living there.

I am continuing as a member of the steering group of the excellent Loughborough College Bridge to Work Scheme. As we gear up for GCSE results in the summer I think it is good to know about the support that is available for young people making their next career or study choices. The Bridge to Work scheme involves local schools, Loughborough College and employers in taster sessions, family information events, advice on apprenticeships and courses and practical support such as help with interviews. It was a pleasure to invite many of the long-standing and hardworking steering group members to Downing Street earlier this year.

Finally, thank you to all the ladies who attend the ESOL classes at the Shree Ram Krishna Centre for their questions and enthusiasm when I visited recently – and for the delicious samosas! Good luck to them in their forthcoming exams.

Nicky Morgan

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Cooking meat on a barbecue When you're cooking any kind of meat on a barbecue, such as poultry (chicken or turkey), pork, steak, burgers or sausages, make sure:

Damp dust regularly

• The coals are glowing red with a powdery grey surface before you start cooking, as this means that they're hot enough • Frozen meat is properly thawed before you cook it • You turn the meat regularly and move it around the barbecue to cook it evenly • Remember that meat is safe to eat only when: • It is piping hot in the centre • There is no pink meat visible • Any juices are clear

Pollen is sticky and may be in your hair It can then transfer to your pillow and affect you during the night. If you’ve been out in the evening, wash your hair and change your clothes before going into the bedroom.

"Don't assume that because meat is charred on the outside it will be cooked properly on the inside," says the FSA spokesperson. "Cut the meat at the thickest part and ensure none of it is pink on the inside."

Some meat, such as steaks and joints of beef or lamb, can be served rare (not cooked in the middle) as long as the outside has been properly cooked. This will kill any bacteria that might be on the outside of the meat. However, food made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers, must be cooked thoroughly all the way through.

Is Hayfever spoiling your summer?

Tips to calm the symptoms:

Don’t mow your lawn

Ideally, if grass makes you sneeze, ask someone else to mow your lawn when the pollen count is high. If you react to grass and you spend time on the lawn, you'll get breathing symptoms and often also hives.

Create a barrier

Smear a nasal barrier balm inside your nostrils, or use a drug-free nasal spray or dab of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) to prevent pollen sticking to the lining of your nose. Ask your pharmacist about nasal barrier balms and nasal sprays.

Time it right

If possible, avoid outside activity when the air is warming up and cooling down as pollen count is highest at these times, around 8-10am and 5-7pm.

Shut the windows

Don’t drive with the windows open, as this will allow pollen to come in. Open bedroom windows at night, but close them when you get up in the morning.

Dusting with a damp or microfibre cloth will collect dust and stop any pollen from becoming airborne.

Wash your hair

Vacuum

Pollen can live in carpet, so make sure you vacuum regularly.

Think about your medication Talk to your GP or pharmacist about your hay fever, if your symptoms are not controlled by your current treatment.

Non-sedating antihistamines may be adequate for mild or intermittent hay fever symptoms, but many people will need to use a steroid nasal spray (available from a pharmacy or prescribed by a GP) to treat the inflammation in the nose caused by hay fever.

This must be used regularly, and relief will be felt after a few days.

It should be continued once or twice daily until the hay fever season is over.

Skincare & Sun FAQ What sun protection factor (SPF) should I use?

Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. The higher the SPF, the better. Go for broad-spectrum sunscreens, which protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Make sure the product is not past its expiry date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years.

What is broad spectrum and the star-rating?

Broad-spectrum products provide protection against the sun’s UVB and UVA rays. The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measurement of the amount of UVB protection. The higher the number, the greater the protection. In the UK, UVA protection is measured with a star rating. Sunscreen has from 0 to 5 stars. The higher the number of stars, the greater the protection.

How long can I stay in the sun?

Don’t spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen.

Sunscreen should not be used as an excuse to stay out in the sun.

Instead, it offers protection when exposure is unavoidable. The summer sun is most damaging to your skin in the middle of the day.

Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, under umbrellas, trees, canopies or indoors.

Should I reapply sunscreen if I swim?

Water washes off sunscreen and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you're not getting burned. Water also reflects UV rays, increasing your exposure.

Even "waterproof" sunscreens should be reapplied after going in the water.

What should I do if I get sunburn?

Painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, will ease the pain by helping to reduce inflammation caused by sunburn.

Sponge sore skin with cool water, then apply soothing after sun or calamine lotion. If you feel unwell or the skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help. Stay out of the sun until all signs of redness have gone.

Are children more at risk of sunburn?

Young skin is delicate and very easily damaged by the sun. Use at least a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a broad-spectrum brand that has a four- or five-star rating.

Apply it to areas not protected by clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that are formulated for children and babies' skin, as these are less likely to irritate their skin.

ROSEBERY GP’S ALPINE CYCLING CHALLENGE UPDATE Dr Guru Singh has continued to train hard for his forthcoming cycling challenge when he is hoping to cycle 360 miles in four days across the Alps from Geneva to Milan. During this ride he will be climbing a total of 17,000 feet.

At the age of 66 it is an effort that has taken him out of his comfort zone. He has managed to lose 21 pounds in weight and is aiming to lose at least another 7 pounds to reach his ideal weight.

He is also hoping to inspire others to take up regular exercise and to think of positive health and weight management through sensible eating, drinking alcohol in moderation and to get involved in community activities.

His training is largely on schedule.

The local Charnwood hills like Beacon Hill, Warren Hill, Priory Lane, Poly Bots Lane and Dean’s Lane are perfect training hills for tackling the alpine climbs. In between he is also doing various tough local sportive rides and group rides over longer distances.

Earlier this month he even found time to take part in the local department store Tyler’s relay challenge of riding from John O’Groat to Lands End, when he clocked 31.7km in an hour.

This was also in response to the national call by Bradley Wiggins for everyone to do an hour on the bike to coincide with his

World Hour Record! The ride was organised to raise funds for Tylers' charity this year: Junior’s Journey.

Junior has a condition, spastic diplegia, which prevents him becoming fully mobile. The charity aims to raise the £60,000 needed to get him and his family overseas to get the necessary surgery that can help him.

Guru Singh’s own fundraising for Hope Against Cancer, www.hfcr. org , Leicestershire’s own charity that raises vital funds for research into cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment is going well and currently stands at £3635.

Donations can be made online on http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ team/hopesitalianjob or www.justgiving.com/Guru-Singh2 Text donations from £1 to £10 pounds can be made by texting to 70070 and writing GURU67 and £amount in the message field.

Sponsorship forms are available in Pedal Power on Loughborough Road, Rosebery Pharmacy, Rosebery Medical Centre, Outwoods Medical Centre, Forest Edge Surgery and Bridge Street Medical Centre.

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BBQ PRAWNS Ingredients

Serves: 6 • 4 Tbsp olive oil • 4 Tbsp lemon juice • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 1 Tbsp minced garlic • Freshly ground black pepper • Crushed chilli flakes to taste • 700g fresh king prawns, peeled and de-veined

Method

In a large, glass bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and black pepper. Season with crushed chillies, if desired.

Add prawns, and toss to coat.

Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat barbecue for high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade. Lightly oil cooking grate. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

BBQ TUNA TERIYAKI

HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

Serves: 4 • 2 Tbsp soy sauce • 1 Tbsp rice wine • 1 large clove garlic, minced • 1 knob fresh root ginger, minced • 4 tuna steaks (about 2cm / 3/4 inch thick) • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Serves: 8 • 120g (4 oz) ketchup • 2 Tbsp dark brown soft sugar • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar • 1 dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

Method

In a shallow dish, stir together soy sauce, rice wine, garlic and root ginger. Place tuna in the marinade, and turn to coat.

Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat barbecue for medium-high heat. Remove tuna from marinade, and discard remaining liquid. Brush both sides of steaks with oil. Cook tuna for approximately for 3 to 6 minutes per side.

RHUBARB FOOL Ingredients

Ingredients

Method

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic, mustard powder and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favourite barbecued meats.

• 1 lb 4oz (570g) rhubarb • 5 level teaspoons sugar or artificial sweetener • 1 level teaspoon chopped fresh root ginger • 7oz (200 g) 0% fat Greek yoghurt

To garnish

• 2 pieces stem ginger • Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4, 350°F (180°C).

Method

Prepare the Roasted rhubarb and leave until cold (can be done a few hours ahead). Whip the cream to soft, billowy peaks. Tip the rhubarb and juices into the bottom of a small glass serving bowl or trifle dish, keeping a few pieces back with a little juice. Spoon the custard over the rhubarb, then the cream, and finish off with the reserved rhubarb and a drizzle of the syrupy juices.

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6. Special seat for the sun 3. Protects your skin 7. Two-piece swimsuit 8. Along the sea

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KIDS ZONE

I’m Bored !

“I’m bored” said Bethany to Christie cat as they sat in the garden together eating breakfast. “I’m bored and I can’t think of anything to do!”

“Bored!

Bethany wasn’t really paying much attention, she was slowly hopping round, feeling grumpy and not knowing why she had agreed to come when she’d have rather stayed at home feeling bored.

How can you be bored when you have such a lovely garden to play in, a house full of books to read and games to play?” asked Christie quite surprised.

Just then she heard a quiet quacking noise and looked down. By her feet was a tiny fluffy yellow ducking! Every time Bethany hopped forward, the duckling followed quacking at her!

“I know” said Bethany glumly, “But I’ve played most of the games so many times and I’m not in the mood for reading today”.

“Go back to your mum, stop following me” grumped Bethany

Oh dear, thought Christie. She really wasn’t sure what to suggest next! Just then Daniel popped round to see what the friends had planned for the day.

The duckling didn’t listen and carried on following her along the path. Bethany started to look round for the mummy duck so she could point the duckling in the right direction but there was no duck to be seen! Bethany started to get worried, “where is your mummy?” she asked the duckling. The duckling just quacked and looked at her. Bethany scooped the duckling up in her wings and hurried off to catch up with Daniel and Christie.

“Hi Daniel” said Christie, “I was going to have a quiet day at home but Bethany is feeling bored, have you got any ideas of things she could do?”

“I was thinking about going for a walk round the lake, it’s such a sunny day and there should be some ducklings and goslings to see” said Daniel enthusiastically.

“That’s a good idea, I’d love to come too” said Christie “What about you Bethany?”

Bethany didn’t think it sounded like much fun, she was in a very grumpy mood and wanted to do something exciting but didn’t have any idea what that might be!

“Oh come on Bethany, come with us, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it” encouraged the other two.

Reluctantly Bethany agreed to come along but she flew just behind them all the way there and Christie could almost hear her grumpy wing flaps!

They wondered round the lake for a while, Daniel was looking at all the trees and flowers and Christie listening to the bird song and kept an eye out for ducklings and goslings.

“Hang on, wait up!” she shouted. The other two looked round and saw her rushing up behind them.

Bethany explained that she’d found a lost ducking and that she didn’t know what to do! The friends had a chat and decided the best thing for them to do would be to go back to where Bethany had found it and sit and wait to see if mum turned up.

They all went back and sat under a tree and waited. Bethany spent quite a while playing with the duckling and laughing and having fun. After a while Christie heard some loud quacking and a large duck appeared right in front of them! The little ducking ran straight over to the duck and they started quacking excitedly at each other. It was obvious to the friends that this was the duckling’s mummy and that she was very very pleased to find her baby!

Bethany was sad to see the duckling go but had to admit she had enjoyed her exciting day and wasn’t feeling at all bored anymore!

If you find a baby animal, don’t touch it, quite often the parents won’t be far away and will come back to it.

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