December 2015 - Shepshed Community Eye

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SHEPSHED HISTORY SOCIETY November the 10th saw the Shepshed History Society being entertained by Mrs Sally Henshaw who gave an entertaining talk on the life of Nell Gwynne.

Nell it would appear began life being born in 1650 in a very poor environment,and who her father was is open to speculation however her mother worked in a nearby ale house and was well known for being an alcoholic.

Nell was soon put to work at the age of eight selling wares on the street but at the age of twelve she obtained a post as an orange seller in a nearby theatre that Charles the second had opened.

Being so pretty and vivacious she was soon encouraged by the King and his influential friends to become an actress. Which she did with great success and by the time she was 17 she soon became one of the Kings favourite mistresses and was later to have two sons by him. Incidentally Kings Charles was to have seventeen mistresses in all and had numerous illegitimate children of which thousands of his descendants today although they are of the aristocracy little realise the true story of their dubious past. The King was never to have legitimate children and sadly Nell’s second son was to die aged eight.

Nell later was to die in 1687.

The December meeting for the society will be the Christmas social evening with a free supper, mulled wine and musical entertainment given by Mr and Mrs Spicer.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE GLENMORE CENTRE The Glenmore Centre will once again be hosting a Christmas Day Lunch for anyone from Shepshed who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone. A delicious three course Christmas Lunch is provided as well as music, drinks and a raffle.

Transport can be provided if necessary. Anyone wishing to attend or wanting to find out more information should contact Victoria Jacques on 01509 650662 or Bernie Blood on 01509 508872.

We are also looking for gifts to be used as raffle prizes and baskets that can be made into hampers if anyone has anything they would like to donate.

POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY I am proud to be launching the Popular Entertainment Academy in my hometown of Shepshed at the Glenmore Centre. This is the next step in my long term plan to establish Popular Entertainment Company as a real market leader in the arts. Joining me will be Nikita Collington, who takes on the role of Deputy Principal.

I would firstly like to start this article by welcoming Nikita formally and say how delighted I am to have someone of her reputation on board.

The academy will be covering a whole host of skills within the performing arts industry as we set out our stall to encourage children between the ages of 5 to 16 to enter into a life of performance. Performance doesn’t only restrict itself to stage of course either. It can be a life skill gained when operating in a business environment on a day to day basis when pitching a product or expertise can be crucial in people’s personal development. Moreover, stage work doesn’t necessarily have to be on stage experience as many people’s calling is instead off

SHEPSHED WI During 2015 Shepshed WI has welcomed some new members and enjoyed a wide range of activities.

set: in set design, lighting, make up and a whole range of other areas in between. That’s what is different about our academy. We don’t just want to raise the bar on the current portfolio, we want to expand it and show people what can be achieved when people invest time in individuals.

Following on from the success of our self-penned Musical, The Musical About Musicals, earlier this year - this announcement clearly demonstrates the ambition I have for my business and I hope that enjoyment becomes paramount to our children’s time at the academy.

To find out more and for bookings please call Robin Popley on 01509 561458. Alternatively, you can message us on Facebook - Popular Entertainment Academy.

NOTTINGHAM BUILDING SOCIETY’S CRAFT DAYS ARE BACK! Following on from the success of the free Summer Craft days the Shepshed Branch of the Nottingham Building Society are holding two more Christmas themed craft days for local children on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December. For a small donation, with all funds raised going to Shepshed Lions Rugby Club, children can come along and make paper plate Santa’s or tree decorations and meet Robin Hood or Maid Marian.

Staff members Ria and Jade said ‘it was lovely to see so many faces, old and new, in the Summer and

Recently members enjoyed clay modelling, Safety for Women Drivers and a talk on Bess of Hardwick. The annual meeting was held in November when a new committee was elected to carry the group into 2016 and the last meeting of this year will be a Christmas Party with entertainment. During the year members took part in the County long alley skittles competition, winning several rounds, but unfortunately being knocked out of the darts in the first round. A tombola and cake stall was also held at the Lions Carnival which was well attended in spite of the bad weather.

Some members attended the National Centenary Fair at Harrogate to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Womens Institute Movement where there were good shopping opportunities and a chance to see what is going on nationally. Members also took part in local county and group activities such as the group annual meeting and an excellent taste and try evening put on by the county at Hathern WI. Members will be looking forward to another year of interesting activities and visitors are always welcome.

Meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street, Shepshed at 7.30 pm.

to give the children something to do in the holidays that we are keen to do it again with a Christmas theme. We’ve decided to add the 50p charge to help raise money for the Shepshed Lions following their recent fire.’

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BY SHEPSHED RUNNING CLUB Last month SRC held their annual 7 mile race around the Garendon Estate. The race was a sellout and £1200 was raised for 9 local good causes. The attached photo shows Club Chairman Richard Bibb presenting a cheque to the Oaks in Charnwood Senior Citizens Group.

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MANHEIM RECRUITING FOR SHEPSHED AUCTION CENTRE DUE TO REOPEN IN JANUARY SHEPSHED’S WELLBEING AND SENSORY GARDEN GETS SUPPORT FROM ROTARY Many hands make light work, although the members of Shepshed Charnwood Rotary Club may not agree as they embark on a new and exciting project to provide a Rotary Corner in the Wellbeing and Sensory garden currently being developed at the Shepshed Volunteer Centre.

The corner will include a wheelchair friendly grassed area designed for relaxation, in which the residents of Shepshed can participate and develop an interest in shrubs, plants and nature. It will include a greenhouse, several specially designed flower beds, a shrub border and garden shed .

A raised water garden, with seating, will form the centrepiece for those that just want to sit and relax. Work is already underway, funded by the Rotary Club, a Rotary Foundation District Grant and donations from local businesses.

The Shepshed Charnwood Rotary Club, based in Kegworth, undertakes activities covering many local towns and villages and has put together this project as part of its Vocational Policy where club members use their own expertise and skills to support local community work. Angie Whitmore, from the Volunteer Centre, presented her plans for a Wellbeing and Sensory Garden to the Club only a few months ago and the members were so impressed that the Rotary Corner project was put together.

A second community project, just launched, is a Young Artist competition involving children from three Shepshed Primary Schools, where it is planned that selected pieces of their art work, representing each school, will be displayed in the Rotary Corner when it is opened early next year.

SHEPSHED TOWN BOWLS CLUB Shepshed Town Bowls Club have held their annual Presentation Evening in their recently refurbished Club House. The evening is to celebrate the achievements of the Club over the

past season and to hand out the trophies to the Club competition winners. The presentation ceremony was followed by a buffet supper and then dancing to popular duo "Timeless".

Carol Burton, the Club President said "It was a lovely evening enjoyed by all who attended".

MAKING A SPLASH! SHEPSHED’S POOL PROGRESS! Hind Leys Swimming Pool in Shepshed is undergoing some massive improvements. Friday 15th May, the whole of the Shepshed community and further afield, joined forces to make the local area BLUE!!! Our aim was to raise £2000 but we can now confirm that we raised a total of £2660.48. The local council has also been hugely generous in their support, offering over £20,000.

The refurbishment is almost complete with just the finishing touches to complete. There is also a new management committee, aiming to support Hind Leys College in maintaining and

improving the pool, and furthering it as a whole community facility.

Alison Riggall, Chair of Governors, said she was so impressed with the enthusiasm and commitment from this new committee. Rotary, who were key in getting the pool built back in the late 1950s, are actively involved, as are the groups who use the pool.

The Committee is planning a major launch of the improved pool – watch this space! Or even better, come and make use of this amazing local facility. To find out opening times etc please see the website: www.hind-leys.leics.sch. uk/Community

Manheim’s Shepshed auction centre is now set to reopen in January 2016 and the company is seeking new recruits for its operation, located on Charnwood Road.

Manheim, which is part of the global Cox Automotive business, is looking for people to join its auction centre team in Shepshed, with opportunities in administration, transport movements and vehicle inspections.

The redeveloped auction centre in Shepshed will be a unique and strategic commercial vehicle sale site in the UK. People looking for a new opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package, should apply online with their CV via Manheim’s careers website: www.manheimcareers.co.uk.

Previous automotive or commercial vehicle experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Manheim sees its team members as its most important resource and the company works hard to ensure it is a fantastic place to work.

JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD IS COME Crib? Check, Mary & Joseph?

Check, Oranges? Check, Candles?

Check, Baby Jesus? Not just yet.

Things are really getting going at St Botolphs Church in preparation for the Festive Season. Children and Families Worker, Louise Brown, says “Preparations are well under way for Christmas in the Church.

We have a number of services planned for adults and for children and we would love to see you all at some point over the season.

Our Christmas services start on Sunday 13th December at 2.30pm with a Crib Service, come and hear the Christmas story and watch the characters appear in the crib. Following that

on Sunday 20th December we have our Carol Service at 6.00pm and then on Christmas Eve, join us at our Christingle services at 2.00pm, 4.00pm or 6.00pm and see the church in candlelight.

A great way to start Christmas.

Arrive early as they do get busy with everyone wanting to share in the delight that is Christingle. We have our Midnight Communion service on Christmas Eve at 11.30pm and on Christmas Day, our service is at 10.00am.

From all at St Botolphs Church, may we wish you a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

SHEPSHED TWINNED WITH DOMONT Shepshed Town Council is proud to be twinned with Domont in France, our thoughts are with all of those who suffered as a result of the awful atrocities in Paris on Friday 13th November 2015. The French Flag has been erected outside of the Shepshed Town Council Office as a mark of respect.

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SERVICES AT ST BOTOLPH’S CHURCH, SHEPSHED Sunday 13th December 8.00 am Holy Communion No Family Service in the morning 10.00 am Holy Communion 3.00 pm Crib Service 6.00 pm BCP Evensong Sunday 20th December 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Family Service (Church Hall) 6.00 pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 2.00 pm 4.00 pm 6.00 pm 11.30 pm

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Christmas Day 10.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 27th December 10.00 am Holy Communion

SERVICES AT ST JAMES’ OAKS IN CHARNWOOD Sunday 13th December 8.30 am Holy Communion 4.00 pm Christingle Service Sunday 20th December 8.30 am Holy Communion 4.00 pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 8.30 pm Holy Communion

St Botolph’s Mothers Union 9th December 2.30 pm Carol Service Contact: RoseMarie Manning 01509 563001 Fold - Group for people with Learning Difficulties Fri 18th December 7-9 pm Contact: Kathy Cole 01509 506119 SBC St James Christmas Concert Fri 18th December 7.30 pm St James’ Church St Botolph’s Christmas Concert With Loughborough Concert Band and St Botolph’s School Choir Mon 21st December 7.30 pm Free entrance. Pay to leave!!!

Tuesday Group 21st December 8-10 pm Carols & Secret Santa Contact: Wendy Parsons 01509 829632 SBCH Other groups meeting within the 2 Parishes are as follows:Oaks Seniors – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Storer Hall. For further details contact Sheila Bass 01509 502813 Meeting Point – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Meeting Room.

Both these events are attached to St James’ Church.

No Services Christmas Day

SBCH = St. Botolph’s Church Hall SBC = St Botolph’s Church OSH = Oaks Storer Hall.

Sunday 27th December 10.00 am Holy Communion

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St Botolph’s Church is open from 9.30-12.30 pm every Tuesday & Saturday. Do come along and join us.

Sundays in December

Mid-week Communion Every Wednesday at 10 am at St Botolph’s

6.00pm Evening Worship and Praise

Prayer Meeting Every Saturday 8.30-9.30 am at St Botolph’s

ST. BOTOLPH’S CHURCH, SHEPSHED AND ST. JAMES’ CHURCH, OAKS IN CHARNWOOD December 2015 Every Friday (Term time only) 10-11.30 am Cheeky Chops SBCH

10.45am Morning Worship and Children’s Sunday Club

Sunday 27th December 10.45am Morning only - Family service

Christmas events and services

Sunday 13th December 7.00pm Cafe Church with CRBC IGnight Band. Everyone welcome.

Thursday 17th December 12.30pm Lunch Club Sunday 20th December 6.00pm Carol Service

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

NICKY MORGAN

T: 01509 262723 E: nicky.morgan.mp@parliament.uk It was a real privilege to be a part of Shepshed’s Remembrance Sunday parade from the Town Council Offices and then the service in Glenmore Park. It was very special to see hundreds of people present, including children, even when the weather was not very good.

I recently visited Hind Leys College twice in one day – first to hold a regular catch-up meeting with the Head teacher in which we discussed a number of issues affecting both Hind Leys and Shepshed High. I am delighted to hear how well both schools have done in recent Ofsted inspections.

Later in the day I was at the College to attend the Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s 50th anniversary production of Iolanthe. Congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s terrific show – it was such a treat to see the result of so many months of hard work and rehearsals.

Over the last couple of months both myself and Cllr Christine Radford, your County Councillor have received several letters and emails of concern about the loss of the Number 4 Winson Bus Service in Shepshed, scheduled for Christmas. We have been in contact with Arriva to seek out alternative routes; Winson to find out their plans for the future in Shepshed; and Leicestershire County Council has also been working hard to find a solution.

The proposal is that the 129 service to the North of the Bull Ring will be diverted up

Brook Street and around North Shepshed (Northwood Drive and Oakley Rd) every two hours.

This service alteration will come into effect on 4 January 2016, so there will only be a short break in service over the Christmas period. The 129 will then also serve South East of the Bullring along Fairway Road.

Discussions are still underway for the route to the South East of the Bullring which could possibly be served by Arriva on their Number 16 service. This would travel down Trueway Drive, collecting passengers that would have been collected by the Number 4 in the past.

The Arriva Number 127 service already travels through Shepshed every 12 minutes and its route takes in De Lisle School and Loughborough University. The Arriva Number 16 service travels from Coalville to Loughborough every 30 minutes and already also goes via De Lisle School at 08:01; 08:31; and 15:51 and 16:21 each day. The Winson Number 4 service is also due to be maintained for one journey each morning. This will be a school bus service. I hope this information is helpful.

Finally I’d like to send my best wishes to everyone involved in this year’s Rotary Christmas Tree Festival at St Botolph’s. I am always inspired by the creativity of those who are exhibiting and look forward to hearing which tree was voted as the most popular by those visiting.

Monday 21st December 11am to 1.00pm Church Open for complementary refreshments and music. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Eve 6.00pm Family Service Christmas Day 10am Family Service

Regular meetings

Mondays 2pm FreeDA Debt Advice - open to general public Tuesdays Bible Study at House Groups and CRBC Wednesday Ladies Fellowship Fridays until 11th December Girls Brigade Contacts: Church Office 01509 503382 www.crbcshepshed.org.uk

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Salted Caramel AND Apple Rolls Part Danish pastry, part sticky bun, these upmarket tea-time rolls are simply delicious FOR THE FILLING

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For the filling, heat the sugar and water in a large saucepan set over a medium heat until the sugar melts and forms a caramel. (Do not stir the caramel.)

Meanwhile, gently warm the cream in a saucepan. Carefully, add one-third of the cream to the caramel and, once the bubbling has subsided, whisk in the remaining cream and sea salt.

Pour the mixture into a bowl and set aside until completely cooked.

For the dough, warm the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter has melted and the mixture is lukewarm.

five minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

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Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture until the contents of the bowl comes together as a dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for

Drizzle half of the caramel over the dough then scatter with the chopped apples. Roll the dough into a tight cylinder and cut twelve 4cm/1½in slices from it.

Place the rolls, cut-side facing upwards, onto the baking trays.

Cover with a tea towel and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/ Gas 6.

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Drizzle with the remaining caramel.

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DECKING THE HALLS

Gathering Foliage

This year seems to have flown by so quickly, it’s hard to believe that it’s nearly Christmas. The weather has been so mild that it doesn’t feel right to be writing about the holly and the ivy just yet! But it will soon be time for me to gather foliage, cones & berries from my garden to decorate the house during the festive season. This year I’ll be making a wreath for the front door and table decorations and swags to adorne the Christmas table and fireplace.

For just a few pounds and an hour or so of creative fun, it’s possible to bring the garden indoors and build on the festive atmosphere. If you’re short of foliage in your own garden, see if family or friends can spare some or buy a few bunches from your local florist.

Materials and tools for a traditional table decoration Getting Prepared

A ceramic or glass container without drainage holes (vital to avoid damaging the table) – Use anything you have tall, short, long or thin, whatever will fit your table. Don’t use the best china though as the water can stain the glaze.

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Foliage - Evergreens are used as the primary foliage. My favourites are Laurel, Leylandii and Holly.

A deep green foliage base can be enhanced with accents of variegated foliage like Holly, Euonymous and Pittosporum.

Stems of Rosemary, Viburnum and Sarcococca will add fragrance from their flowers or foliage. The foliage pieces need to be about 15cm long to give sufficient length to push into the oasis foam. Last year I added springs of winter flowering heather too.

Embellishments – pine or alder cones are good to give a natural look. Holly, Pyracantha or Cotoneaster berries are a must. I also use Rosehips, Rowan berries and Crab apples too. For a more country styles I use little bundled twigs of Dogwood or Willow inserted in between the base foliage to add a splash of colour and a naturalistic touch.

candle and be sure that the whole arrangement will be safe.

Time for the foliage. Start with the evergreen base foliage. Decide on the overall proportions you require and cut the foliage to length. There should be 5cm or so of stem to push into the foam.

Keep adding to give a full look, an even base of foliage and leave space for the accent foliage. Add in springs of the pretty foliage to add interest and colour. No foam should be showing at this stage, so add more foliage if needed.

To add embellishments like cones or berry springs, wrap a piece of stub wire securely around the base or stem and twist to create a stalk. Push the stalk into the foam and nestle in snugly and Viola!

Feeling festive yet? I hope you enjoy your table decorations.

Please be sure that your creations are stable and don’t leave any lit candles unattended.

How to construct

The new year will soon be upon us and garden centres will be stocked up with seed potatoes.

So next month I’ll be looking at which to choose and how to grow your own tasty tatties.

Soak the foam in a bucket of water before use, then cut to shape with a bread knife and make sure it is a snug fit in the vase/container, it can be taped in place if needed. The foliage stems will draw the moisture from the foam so soak it well.

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CHRISTINE RADFORD As your County Councillor, I would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. I am always on hand to try and deal with any concerns you may have about services provided

by Leicestershire County Council.

No 4 Bus

I had been contacted by a number of residents regarding the stopping of the No 4 on 24th December. Following this announcement I had a meeting at Nicky Morgan MP’s office and a representative from Arriva to discuss whether they could help.

They are putting forward to LCC traffic commissioner for permission to divert the No16, which runs every ½ hour from Leicester Road to go via Trueway Drive or Fairway Road, but the time table will not allow them to go via the Lansdowne Road area. Concerns were raised about pupils not being able to get to the de Lisle School, the number 16 bus leaves The Bull Ring at 08.01 and 08.31 and goes via the school and returns from in front of the school at 3.51 and 4.21.

Talks have taken place with Paul Winson buses who has also asked the Traffic Commissioner to look at diverting the number 129 bus down Lansdowne round Northwood and along Hathern Road. This will, if given approval, start on 4th January. Talks are also taking place regarding the No 4 bus to run just 2/3 journeys per day.

Iveshead Road temporary closure of

Advance notice has been given about the temporary closure of Iveshead Road whilst the new mini roundabout is constructed at the Bloor development just above Jolly Farmers PH. The duration is for a period not exceeding 2 months from 18th January 2016.

Chelsea’s Choice

I attended recently a showing of Chelsea’s Choice at a local school being presented to 13-15 year old pupils. The main thrust of the stage showing was the showing the implications of going on line and no knowing who you were ‘talking’ too, and the grooming that it can lead too. Pupils were given information following the performance on whom to contact should they have concerns. If as a parent you have concerns please speak to your child.

Speeding traffic

In a recent article I was asked what I am doing about speeding traffic, I regularly have meetings with officers and police, the speed watch frequently set up speed watch areas, unfortunately the large majority of motorists caught speeding are local residents. Not sure what more can be done if motorist do not stick to the speed limit.

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CHRISTINE RADFORD We would like to wish Shepshed residents a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. We can be contacted on matters concerning Charnwood Borough.

We deal with housing problems, (such as trying to move house, unsatisfactory improvement work being carried out on your Council property) problems with neighbours and planning issues.

Charnwood Core Strategy

At a meeting of the Full Charnwood Borough Council held on 9th November when the Core Strategy was discussed and voted on. Only 8 Councillors voted against, 3 representing Shepshed, Cllrs Radford, Savage and Tassell, 2 represented Hathern, Cllrs Cooper and Harris and 3 representing Loughborough wards.

Cllr Radford and Tassell spoke of their concerns about the infrastructure, roads not being started until well into the development being commenced, after 600+ homes. The inner relief road being over a flood plain will this turn out to be too expensive and therefore not built! The position of the side access road leading from the industrial area on to Hathern Road opposite The Mill.

The park itself is not being open to Leading local sight loss charity Vista has launched its Christmas card selection, which this year features a photograph by Vista Ambassador Brian Negus.

Brian captured the image in February 2012 in his hometown of Loughborough. Entitled “Frozen” the photograph is of a bridge on the canal surrounded by snow and ice.

Brian said “I took a walk north from Loughborough towards Zouch and past Normanton on Soar on the far side of the river. This photo was taken just north of Bishop Meadow Lock in Loughborough.”

Over the last few years Brian’s work has attracted media attention. Registered blind himself, Brian has set up an online group for visually-impaired photographers, which has a steadily growing membership.

He also enjoys training people

the public, this was promised right from the start, but this is now not part of the agreement.

The proposed industrial and Gypsy and Travellers sites are in the wrong position. The roundabout on the A512 is subject to the Science Park being completed will this get constructed? These are just a few of Cllr Radford, Savage and Tassell’s concerns.

Manheim Car Auctions

The car auction at Manheim on Charnwood Road is reopening for business in January for the sale of commercial vehicles. There will be job opportunities for local residents together with visitors’ spending money in the local community.

We are aware that local residents have concerns regarding them reopening and shall be working with them. We shall continue to have our regular monthly surgery on the last Saturday of the month in the Town Council offices, Charnwood Road, from 10-11am.

No appointments are necessary.

Bill Bebbington, Christine Radford, John Savage and Joan Tassell 502974, 506661, or e mail Christine_radford@hotmail.com with sight loss to become more independent through using accessible smartphone and tablet technology and has recently been crowned this year’s TalkTalk Skills Digital Hero.

His photograph is one of twelve Christmas card designs Vista has launched this year, with all the proceeds going towards supporting local people with sight loss.

The cards are available to buy from the Vista Shop in Hotel Street, Leicester, the charity shops in Oakham and Loughborough, and on board the Mobile Support Service.

Alternatively people can place an order over the phone or via email, and can receive them through the post. Please call 0116 249 8801 or email fundraising@vistablind. org.uk. A charge for postage will be applied.

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SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN !

With the help of Shepshed Lions Club and Rudolph, Santa will be touring the streets of Shepshed on his Sleigh starting on Monday 7th December. The routes are as follows:

Monday 7th: Northwood Drive area, Lansdowne Rd ending in Boundary Way.

Tuesday 8th: Conway Estate Wednesday 9th: Starting at Fairway Rd South (Nat West Car Park)

covering Brendon Close, Pennine Close, Wicklow Close, Purbeck Close, Pentland Ave and then into Trueway Drive and touring the side Roads off Trueway Drive.

Thursday 10th: Starting on Countrymans Way estate, Paterson Place, Chapel Street, Oakley Road, Bridge Street

Friday 11th: The Lant, Kidger Close, Forest Street, into Fairway Rd, Harrington Rd. Cumbrian Way and all Roads in the vicinity ending in Romway Close.

Sunday 13th : Santa and his Sleigh will be at the Christmas Market in the Hallcroft 10 - 6pm

Monday 14th: Paradise Close, Chatsworth Close, Grange Road, Blackbrook Cl, Oxley Close, St Bernards Close, Top end of The Meadows and Anson Road.

SHEPSHED LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS MARKET Preparations are well advanced for Shepshed Lions Clubs first Christmas market to be held in The Hallcroft, Shepshed on Sunday 13th December 2015. The Lions have decided to organise this event after numerous requests from members of the public.

Posters advertising the event will soon be popping up around the town, and flyers will be distributed through local schools nearer the event. The event will bring a little bit of Christmas magic to the Town. There will be a number of festive stalls selling a wide variety of goods, a street entertainer kindly sponsored by Primo IT and The Crown Hotel, St Winefrides school choir, a brass band, children’s bell ringers from St

Botolph’s Church, Laura Brookes will be singing Christmas Songs.

There will be free tea and coffee generously donated by Meet n’ Eat, hot food at Livio’s restaurant, The Guest House in The Hallcroft are selling hot soup and a roll with all proceeds going to Shepshed Lions Club, there will be a stall selling hot mulled wine and home made mince pies, and there will be Santa Claus’s Grotto with gifts for all of the children sponsored

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There will be an opportunity for the children to feed the Alpaca’s from the Charnwood Forest Alpaca’s. Look out too for the signs, generously sponsored by Hallcroft Opticians guiding you to the market.

Tuesday 15th:

Garendon Rd, Sullington Rd, St James Estate, Ring Fence, Forman Rd and side Roads.

Wednedsay 16th: Starting at

the Jolly Farmers, down Iveshead calling into side roads, down Charnwood Rd to Kings Rd, Oxford Street, Cambridge Street and Leicester Rd.

Thursday 17th: Lacey Court, Wightman Close, Charnwood Rd,

Weavers Ave area, Springfield Rd, Orchard Cl, bottom end of the Meadows including the loop, Park Rise, Factory St, Stableford Close, (Passing along Glenmore Ave - Santa will be back on Friday to visit Glenmore Ave) to Lambert Ave.

Friday 18th: Thorpe Rd, McCarthy Rd, Glenfields, Glenmore Ave to Neville Close.

Saturday 19th Dec: Santa and his Sleigh will be at the Black Swan Christmas Grotto 12 - 6pm

These routes are subject to change depending on weather and traffic conditions. Look out for Rudolph and listen for Santa’s bell and music!

Shepshed Lions Club are pleased to be working with Charnwood Forest Alpacas at their Christmas Market in the Hallcroft Shepshed on Sunday 13th December 2015. It was a surprise to Shepshed Lions Club President to find that within a few minutes drive of the centre of Shepshed there are over 110 Alpacas living in the area. They are beautiful, peaceful animals. They are looked after by Chris Deacon and his staff and volunteers, and provide opportunities to learn more about the animals. There are walks with Alpacas, Craft courses and special Christmas walks from 6th December. If you want more information check the website WWW.PUKKAPACAS.COM.

The event starts at 10am with the arrival of Santa Claus on his sleigh and concludes at 6pm. Come and start your Christmas at Shepshed Lions Club Christmas Market.

SHEPSHED LIONS CLUB AND SANTA CLAUS ARE GOING TO THE PUB! On Saturday 19th December 2015 Shepshed Lions Club members will be helping Santa Claus with his grotto at the Black Swan Public House, Loughborough Road, Shepshed. The grotto will be open between midday and 6pm with permission of Keith Breen, the licensee. Come and see Santa before he goes back to the North Pole to prepare for the delivery of presents on Christmas Eve. It would be a good opportunity for parents to have a relaxing drink before the festivities start.

SHEPSHED LIONS CLUB SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS APPEAL Shepshed Lions Club has donated £650 to the Salvation Army in Loughborough in support of their annual Christmas Appeal to help and support the homeless in the Charnwood area. Lion President Bob Lilley and Lion Colin Tideswell are seen presenting the cheque to Major Anita Purkiss in the lovely

new Salvation Army premises on Ashby Road Loughborough. Lion President Bob Lilley said, "This donation will help the Salvation Army to support local people who are homeless at Christmas.

It will help provide food, shelter, medical and dental care, to those in great need".

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INTRODUCING YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL BOXING CHAMPION

SANTA POST BOX IN ASDA In readiness for the big day, Shepshed Lions Club has been asked by Santa to put a post box for children’s letters in ASDA. The post box will be in place between 1st December 2015 and 20th December 2015 (Last collection at 2pm.). Please don’t forget to put your name and address on the letter and Santa will try to reply to your letters as soon as possible, even though he is very busy. Look out for the bright red Santa Post Box.

Louis Norman known by local boxing fans as "2 SWEET", Louis is 21 years of age and has aspirations of being a World Champion Professional Boxer.

He first put a pair of boxing gloves on at the age of 3 years old, following his dad, Shaun Norman around different gyms while he was training as he was a former professional fighter.

He opened his own gym 13 years ago and since then has not been out of the gym through dedication and determination. When he turned 14 he thought it was the right time to start fighting so started amateur. Having 39 fights won 24 lost 15, won Midlands titles and won a national title.

To be professional in Britain you have to be 18 years old or above, Louis only went to a professional gym to get extra training but when he was told that he was good enough to turn over to the paid ranks, on his 18th birthday he signed the contracts.

Louis has had a successful career so far, competing for 3 title won all 3 of them, British Masters, International Master and English title, having had 12 fights: 10 wins with 1 draw and only 1 blemish on his record which was on the undercard of Anthony Joshua fight live on Skysports at the O2 Arena London where unfortunately, had his first defeat which was a learning curve. Louis will continue on his journey of being a World Champion.

Currently trained by Shaun Norman and Jonjo and managed

by Clifton Mitchell Louis next fight is Sunday 13th December at Whitwick Hermitage Leisure Centre. He waiting for an opponent but this fight will open doors for 2016.

Louis said “I'm grateful to be sponsored by local Company's, so big thanks to Terry Storer, (T-Rex Advertising Ltd) Alex Smith (Tyre King), Tony Dandy (Chapel Health and Fitness Studio), Mick Sloan (Primo IT), Tom Wilkonson (Bull and Bush), Angela Dunne (Red Lion), Ashley Wright (IEG Property Solutions), Phil Shaw (Blazewear), William Henney (Colour Works), Stuart Brookes (Katchicks), Nigel Simpson (Simpsons Gun Shop), Allan Carter (Elan House Removals) and Sailors Ink.” All of the above contribute different things: Nutrition, Equipment, Travel expenses, it all helps towards Louis journey of being the BEST. If any companies would be interested in being part of his journey please email: louis_ norman_boxerboy@hotmail.co.uk

SHEPSHED RAMBLERS Shepshed Ramblers recently enjoyed a walk from Dimingsdale to Stauton Harold and along the way recruited new members, as shown in the photo.

New members are always welcome and a programme for 2016 walks has been planned.

The first walk in is ‘Sence and Strollability on 17th January 2016.

Members meet at Shepshed Market Place for 09.25 for a prompt 09.30 departure. A coffee and lunch break is required. For further details contact either Margaret on 01509 600510 or Bernie on 01509 828328.

SHEPSHED LIONS CLUB WELL SUPPORTED AT CO-OP COLLECTION On Saturday 21st November 2015 members of Shepshed Lions Club braved the cold to conduct a cash collection at Shepshed Co-operative store (by kind permission of the Central England Cooperative Society) and raised a fantastic total of £268. The money will be put towards the provision of biscuits and food vouchers to the elderly and needy in the Town.

Lion President Bob Lilley said, “This is an annual event in the Shepshed Lion’s Club calendar and the support for the club is still strong. The money will enable us to provide a little bit of Christmas cheer for a large number of people, who may not have family or friends, in our community. I would like to thank all of those who contributed to raising this fantastic amount.”

SERENADE SHEPSHED Serenade, our local women’s community choir are putting the finishing touches to a terms worth of hard work, ready for a performance at Shepshed High School on Saturday 12th December.

The ladies will be singing an inventive programme of Christmas Number Ones a slight change on the traditional Christmas concert.

A mix of both Christmas themed and regular Christmas chart hits from the last 40 years. They will also be joined by the charming children from St Botolph’s Primary School for a few numbers.

The concert starts at 7.30pm.

Refreshments will be provided and a selection of homemade

SHEPSHED LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Following the donation of a Defibrillator to Loughborough Hospital Physiotherapy Department by Shepshed Lions Club, Loughborough Lions Club and the hospital League of Friends, members of Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders provided staff with a demonstration of how to conduct effective CPR and use of the Defibrillator. Members of staff in the department had been worried that they did not have ready access to a defibrillator in their department. Those worries are now gone!

SHEPSHED LIONS DONATE ANOTHER TABLE FOR LOROS AT SHEPSHED Last month Shepshed Lions Club told you of the donation of a table to the Shepshed Branch of LOROS to replace an old table that was on it’s last legs. When the new table was delivered it became apparent that there was need of a second table for the hard-working fundraisers. As a result, Shepshed Lions Club has purchased a second table for the group to use in their fund-raising efforts.

cakes will be available to purchase on the night.

All proceeds will go to Serenade’s chosen charity – The Shepshed Volunteer Centre, who provide volunteer led services including social car scheme, gardening and befriending and are a key player in the Shepshed community.

Tickets are priced at £5 for adults, £3 for children and under 5's free, please email serenadeshepshed@ rocketmail.com The choir, of around 70 Ladies, meet during school term time on Monday evenings at Shepshed High School at 7.30pm.

Any women with connections to Shepshed, who are interested in joining the choir, can ring Keleigh Atkin on 07775 558219 or email Serenade at serenadeshepshed@ rocketmail.com for more, visit www.serenadeshepshed.co.uk

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FREE “MEN - LEARN TO SING HARMONY” COURSE

SHEPSHED LABOUR GROUP NEWS Claire Poole:

It was my honor to lead the Remembrance Sunday Service in November. It was very good to see so many people remembering those who have given their lives for the benefit of us all.

My report concerns the Leicestershire Fire Service Cuts. I and five fellow Labour councillors attended the consultation at Loughborough fire station in November to represent our Shepshed residents. It’s sad news.

Due to County Council Cuts in the fire service budget the fire authority are proposing to remove one complete fire engine and staff from Loughborough fire station.

Loughborough Male Voice Choir will be running their very popular “Men – Learn to sing Harmony” course again in January 2016.

Last year’s course attracted 26 students, many of whom had never done any formal singing before but just had a love of singing. At the end of the six week course the students impressed an invited audience in a small concert performing pieces they had learned on the course and they also joined in performances with the established choir members.

The choir were delighted when more than a dozen of the course members decided to join on a permanent basis.

harmony singing or how to find your way round a musical score then this is the course for you. No previous experience is required.

All you need is the ability to hold a tune, enthusiasm for singing and a willingness to work to improve.

Best of all, the course is entirely free with no obligations other than to enjoy the six week singing course experience.

If you would like to find what voice type your are (Bass, Baritone, Tenor), how to control your breathing when singing, how to blend your voice with others in

For more information or to book a place, please contact Chris Higgins, Choir Chairman, on 01509 569711 or email info@ loughboroughmvc.co.uk

The course will take place from 7.15pm until 9.15pm on Thursday evenings from January 14th, 2016 to February 18th, 2016.

The venue is Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Royland Road, Loughborough, LE11 2EH.

HAVE YOU ENTERED THE BEST DRESSED CHRISTMAS WINDOW 2015?

I am writing to invite you to enter into a competition for the “Best Dressed Christmas Window”.

Judging will take place during the beginning of the week commencing Monday 14th December; a plaque will be awarded to the best-dressed window and will be presented by the Chairman of Shepshed Town Council, Cllr Claire Poole.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and we look forward to admiring the Christmas Windows.

Brenda Snape (Mrs) Clerk To The Council

Jane Lennie:

I was privileged to represent Shepshed residents at the Remembrance Day Service and I agree with Cllr. Claire Poole, how well attended it was by local folk even though the weather was a bit miserable.

At the last full town council meeting the Town Council and local Shepshed residents received disappointing news concerning the No. 4 bus service. Winson, the bus operator, said that the route was not financially viable and this is the main reason for removing the service.

I would also like to make local residents aware that there have been massive cuts to bus service funding by both the County Council and the Conservative Government; bus services used often by elderly local residents and mums, as a life line service to get them to health services and shops. Winson and the Local Community Bus service are considering with Leicestershire County Council how to continue part of the No. 4 bus route. I will keep you posted when I have further news.

We hope that you will join in and help to brighten up Shepshed for the festive season.

Yours sincerely

In Shepshed, currently, we will retain our fire engine but, due to the cut in the Loughborough fire service, it will mean that the Shepshed pump will be in Loughborough more often, supporting their remaining service. This will put us all at risk of longer wait times in the event of fires or car accidents and major incidents. I was disappointed to learn that Conservative County Councillor for Shepshed, Christine Radford, had voted for these cuts to the fire service. I will update you when we know the final outcome of the consultation.

PHOTO ABOVE: Last year Love Heart Home on Charnwood Road won the competition.

Robert Ewing:

Following this year’s General/ Local Elections, Shepshed Labour

Party was voted the largest and controlling Group on Shepshed Town Council (for which we thank the good people of Shepshed).

I was elected by a majority of Councillors to be Chairman of the Finance and General Committee.

We can now put our manifesto into operation. In December the Council will meet to discuss and agree the Precept for the coming year. Shepshed Labour Party is committed to ensuring that the people of Shepshed get value for money and good local services for all our residents.

Myriam Roberts and Glenys Timson,:

We have been working to enhance your Shepshed parks and other recreation facilities.

Both Glenys and I take seriously the standard of Shepshed Play Equipment in the town. In the summer we visited each Shepshed park. We will work to ensure that our parks are safe for Shepshed residents and are starting a programme to fence the little children’s play areas – something that was agreed in 2011 when the Conservatives were running the town council.

You may have noticed that we have introduced a ‘Dogs on leads’ policy in Glenmore Park which we hope will improve the park for smaller children, but we will consider the needs of dog owners and other park users equally. I can say that Glenys and I have been working hard on your behalf to achieve this and will continue to do so in the coming years.

The Shepshed Labour party would like to wish all residents of Shepshed a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Everyone who works and has input to Shepshed Town Council, and the community groups which are so helpful to our residents – thank you all for your hard work over the last year.

Are held on the second Saturday of each month at Shepshed Town Council offices in Charnwood Road from 11am until 12 noon.

Labour Councillors would love to meet you and help you deal with any issues that you may have. All Shepshed residents are welcome.

If you unable to come along please telephone 01509 277012 and we will do our best to help.

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SHEPSHED SCARESHEEP FESTIVAL WINNERS

SHEPSHED & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB With just one round left in the Shepshed and District Camera Club 2015 Competition League reigning 2014 Club Champion Garry Rennocks pulled out all the stops and won both classes at the most recent round in late November with the aim of retaining his title. He will find out whether he did enough at the forthcoming Annual Dinner during December.

Judged in excellent fashion by Sue Wilson, DPAGB, the class for Prints, with the subject as ‘Looking Through’, was won by Garry with his entry ‘The Mannequin’, Sue Hutton, LRPS, took both second and third places, and Highly Commended awards went to Alan Harris and Brian Walbey. The class for projected images saw Garry’s entry ‘High Jump Fall’ taking first place with Alan Blood second, Brian Taylor third and Malcolm Diaper and Phil Tapp taking the Highly Commended awards.

Prior to the competition an earlier meeting saw Loughborough born Dave Green, who now lives in Devon, give an excellent lecture entitled ‘Constructed Photographs’ just prior to his exhibition at the Sock Gallery in Loughborough. This made a good preview for members of what they could expect to see if they visited the exhibition. The members

Shepshed Volunteer Centre recently organised a Scarecrow Festival, renamed Scaresheep for the event. It was open to all residents of Shepshed to enter for a small fee with prizes being given to the best offering.

The event was to raise money for Shepshed Volunteer Centre and Shepshed Special Community Bus. We had an amazing 49 entrants and the winners were presented with the plaques and certificates at Shepshed Town Council Offices.

The winning entrants were The Lomax’s Pirate Ship, The Shepshed Twinning Association with their French offering and the best business/organisation went to Love Heart Home. The event next year will be held on October 8th & 9th 2016. We are expecting a bumper amount of entries.

For further information, please contact Angie Whitmore at Shepshed Volunteer Centre on 01509 508040

Chairman of Shepshed Town Council, Cllr Claire Poole presenting the Winner of the first Shepshed Sheep Festival “Organisation/Business Class” to Alison Riggall of Shepshed Domont Twinning Association.

AGM AND DINNER OF THE SHEPSHED ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROSECUTION OF FELONS Friday 26th February 2016 at Shepshed High School, Forest Street, Shepshed. Once again can I ask for your support in promoting our annual event.

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by Chris Byrne from Nottingham who gave an excellent illustrated talk entitled ‘The Most Dangerous 4 1/2 Acres In The World’ which recounted a holiday he took in Australia some years ago where he was a guest on board the American aircraft carrier USS Kittiwake, and was able to photograph almost everything he saw both above and below decks.

The Club takes a break over the Christmas period and recommences meetings on Tuesday evenings at their usual venue, Shepshed Council Offices, on 5th January 2016.

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Proposing the Toast to the Leicestershire Police Force will be the Shepshed entrepreneur, Andrew Garner, and, accepting the toast on behalf of the Force, Superintendent Martyn Ball, responsible for Strategic Partnerships of the Force.

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If anyone would like more details, or requests to attend, please contact the Hon. Secretary, John Tolley, by email at john@ tolleyweb.co.uk, or by phone on 01509 502488/07773 524758

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