December 2017 - Shepshed Community Eye

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SHEPSHED ROCKS! A New Craze For Shepshed Lots Of Creative Fun For The Kids (And Adults)

THE GROOM ROOM

Fundraising Drive Provides Boost For Rescued Dogs

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT AT THE HORSE SHEPSHED

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO SHEPSHED AGAIN!

Shepshed Lions Club

In Aid Of Beat Trigeminal Neuralgia (BeatTN) Sunday 17th December

CAN YOU HELP FIND THE BAILEY FAMILY IN SHEPSHED? Vicar Peter Barham Needs Your Help!

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OCT Retinal Scanner One Year On...

Ryatt Optometry in the Bullring Shepshed cannot believe it was a year ago when we took delivery of our new 3D OCT retinal scanner. Patients who have had the scan have been very impressed and amazed with the diagnostic and sight saving capability of this equipment.

It has allowed us to examine patients eyes more thoroughly and has enabled us to detect subtle changes in the retina as we can now scan deeper into the retinal layers. The scan is painless and has no side effects and having one done every time you have an eye examination will give us that vital early warning if there are issues developing, or give you peace of mind and reassurance that your eyes are in good shape.

Merry Christmas from us all

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What is an OCT health check?

An Optical Coherence Tomography instrument allows us to see beneath the surface of the back of your eye which allows us to detect any sign of problems or disease. OCT instruments use very advanced technology to detect abnormalities at an incredibly early stage. You will find OCT’s in most hospital eye departments and the results obtained are incredibly detailed.

What happens to my images?

Your images will be stored on file, so that when you see us again for your next appointment, we can compare your images to see if anything has changed.

Why should I have it?

Having an OCT health check in combination with your normal eye examination will allow us to obtain the most detailed information about your overall eye health. Early detection will lead to timely treatment and better outcomes for the health of your eye and your overall health.

What do you do if you find something?

Depending on the problem you may be referred to an ophthalmologist for early treatment or it may be an issue that needs monitoring to see if it develops into something requiring treatment.

How long does it take?

The scan itself takes only a few minutes, but we like to explain the findings to you so the appointment for the scan will be 15 minutes. If you have it in conjunction with an eye examination it takes a total of 45 minutes.

Who should have it done?

Anyone can have the OCT scan including children.

The first scan gives us accurate benchmark with which subsequent scans can be compared to. This is an incredibly powerful way of detecting even the smallest changes to your eye health. You can have this incredible diagnostic and sight saving scan in Shepshed for only £20.

For more information or to book your 3D retinal scan please call Ryatt Optometry on 01509 503344.

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Can You Help Find The Bailey Family?

In the churchyard of St Matthew's, Darley Abbey, Derby, is a memorial to Walter, Jessie and Ivy Bailey, of Shepshed in Leicestershire, who died when the Lusitania was sunk in 1915, and to Gilbert Cotton who died in Darley Abbey in 1917. (Gilbert was the nephew of Walter and Jessie).

The memorial has been in pieces for several years, and it should be rebuilt. I am currently putting a funding application together, and need to see if I can find any family members.

Does anyone know of anybody who might be a descent of the Bailey family? Any information would be grateful received. Please phone me on 01332 551404 or email revpeterbarham@btinternet.com.

Thanks Peter Barham, Vicar of St Matthew's

Michael Wortley 1936 - 2017 We are sad to report that Shepshed’s local historian and well know personality, Michael Wortley, sadly passed away in August this year.

Michael was well known for his historic ‘Magic Lantern’ slide shows of photographs of Shepshed from the 1850s to more modern times. The slide shows brought these old images to new audiences and raised thousands of pounds for good causes.

Michael was a pillar of Shepshed society and the ‘go-to’ man for information about the village.

He led a packed life which saw him on active service in the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, running his own vehicle restoration business and as a much loved family man.

Michael lived life to the full and will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and the people of Shepshed.

Shepshed History Society Tuesday 14th November members of the Shepshed History Society were entertained with a very informative and enjoyable talk given by Mr Clive Katz, his subject being the Back to Back Cottages in Birmingham, these unique buildings having been erected in what was previously known as China town due to the many Chine immigrants making their home there.

He went on to explain all about the origins of these primitive labourers cottages that sprung up as industry began to take over the local rural countryside. And thanks to the National Trust intervention when there was mass destruction of these primitive homes that were stuck together back to back, a small section was saved from being demolished. These they turned into a fascinating museum with each property depicting a different time frame and which includes a tailors shop, a maker of glass eyes and a watch hand maker. Fortunately for us all, their equipment had also been saved for today's generation to learn all about their interesting past. And as the evening progressed, along with countless tales to interest us Mr. Katz also related how toilet effluence that was collected by the night soil men was taken up to what was known as Soil Hill where farmers would purchase it for fertilisers. This area subsequently became the affluent Solihull area and that is how the name came about.

A very enjoyable evening was spent by the society who will also be looking forward to the December Social Evening where they will enjoy a free Christmas buffet and entertainment given by Mr Adrian Dobson and which will take place on December 12th.

An amendment to the Nov report: The Titanic actually collided with the Iceberg on April 14th and sank on the 15th.

Citizens Advice Bureau Shepshed Outpost

(Please arrive no later than 12:30 pm)

Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

(Please arrive no later than 12:00 midday)

Free confidential advice service No appointment necessary Location: Shepshed Town Council/ Community Centre (opposite Tesco Express) Car parking available to the rear of the building.

Shepshed Town Council made the decision to purchase large poppies from The Royal British Legion at a cost of £3:00 each and erected them on various lamp posts along the Parade Route and the footpath at the side of the War Memorial and Glenmore Park.

This received an overwhelming positive response from local residents. Also, as a show of respect the Town Council building was illuminated red during the Poppy Appeal.

Thank you to everyone who attended on Remembrance Day.

Tel: 01509 506663 Wednesday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Shepshed Town Council Poppies

PHOTO: Richard presenting a cheque to Shepshed Toy Library’s Catherine Tideswell

Shepshed Running Club The annual 7 mile race organised by Shepshed Running Club this year raised £1300 for local good causes. This years beneficiaries were the Volunteer Centre, Rotary Club, Special Community Bus, Swimming Pool, Wellbeing and Friendship Group, Oaks in Charnwood Senior Citizens Group and the Toy Library.

Club Chairman Richard Bibb "Over 400 runners who finished received a souvenir long sleeve tee shirt. Our aim is to promote our sport and our Club not to make a profit, so we try to donate as much money to charity as possible. I would also like to say well done to our Thursday night beginners group, many of who were running their first race."

Shepshed Labour Councillor Surgeries 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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The Shepshed Probus Club The Shepshed Probus Club meeting was held at the Junction 23 restaurant on 6th November and after enjoying a very pleasant meal our respective secretary and President covered club business before the speaker was introduced.

Our speaker this month was Bert Bower who spoke about the history of radio. Bert is an in-house speaker who spent many years teaching electronics at Loughborough University but he's had a long-term interest in radio and can remember using crystal sets with a cat's whisker!

In the early days primitive development of radio was happening all over the world with some of the main players being Nicholas Tessler, A.G. Bell, Clark Maxwell and Marconi although the latter was accused of plagiarism.

Valves were invented and Edison discovered how to make them more efficient by creating a vacuum inside and then Marconi surprised the world by claiming to have sent a message to America from Poldubh in Cornwall. With so many people working on the problem it wasn't too long before plastic versions of the valves which were invented and innovations are being designed and produced ever day, miniaturisation being a good example. Radio is still in it's infancy so who knows what's to come next after television.

Shepshed Food Bank Received A Cheque For £275 The cheque was presented to Food Bank Treasurer, Bernard Ball by the Chairman of Council (Cllr Claire Poole) and Vice-Chairman, (Cllr Jane Lennie) Bernard Ball “On behalf of all at the Shepshed Food Bank , I would like to say a sincere thank you to Shepshed Town Council for the grant received for £275. Since the Food Bank started some 4 years ago, we have always been grateful for the ongoing excellent support and backing we have received from the Council both with our premises and other practical and grant support. The grant received will greatly help in the general running of the Food Bank to ensure we continue to give a much needed service to the community in the town” Cllr Jane Lennie “Shepshed Town Council is grateful for the support given by the Food Bank to residents in difficult financial circumstances and we continue to value and help Shepshed’s community groups”

We are always looking for new members so please contact our secretary Wilf on 01509 769802 who would be delighted to talk to you.

Shepshed Lions Community First Responders Received A Cheque For £500

Shepshed Rocks!

Shepshed Lions Club Community First Responders has been boosted by a generous grant from Shepshed Town Council of £500. This is the third grant that the CFR Team has received since they started work in our community 4 years ago.

It is a great craze that has little cost, lots of creative fun, gets kids out in the fresh air and teaches them that it's nice to make something for someone else.

Charnwood Voices’ 2018 Come and Sing (One-day workshop) Handel’s Coronation Anthems

Saturday 13th January 2018 at Trinity Methodist Church Centre Royland Road, Loughborough LE11 2EH

Our president reminded us all that our next meeting was our Christmas luncheon on 17th. November to which the ladies were invited.

We now have nearly 1000 members! And the children are loving it !! Several of the local groups ie brownies..st John's cadets and several nurseries/ playgroups are also taking part.

Whether you are a regular singer and belong to a choir or have not sung for a while, as long as you enjoy singing and can read music to a certain degree the following may be of interest to you!

The King Shall Rejoice Zadok the Priest Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened My Heart Is Inditing

Bert took questions from the floor at the completion of his talk.

Two weeks ago by daughter and I introduced a new craze to shepshed. Children (and adults) have been painting and decorating pebbles and hiding them in and around shepshed for other children to find ..they can then keep the rock or rehide it ..

When they find one we ask them to take a photo and post it in the Facebook group 'shepshed rocks '

Do You Enjoy Singing?

Shepshed Lions Club CFR Coordinator Bob Lilley said, " This generous grant will be put to good use for the benefit of our community. We will be putting the money towards a fundraising project to raise £10,000 to purchase a number of Community Public Access Defibrillators in cabinets to be put in prominent places in the community. We really appreciate the support we receive from Shepshed Town Council" Currently in Shepshed the existing community Public Access Defibrillators are located at Co-op store on Anson Road, Shepshed Post Office in Market Place, Funeral Directors on Belton Street, Co-operative Memorials Charnwood Road/Kings Road and Shepshed Town Bowls Club on Charnwood Road (although, this is yet to be fitted on the wall)

All choral singers have heard of Zadok the Priest, and most have probably sung it at some time or other. But how many people are as familiar with the other three great anthems?

Composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, the Handel Coronation Anthems are a masterpiece amongst masterpieces in the choral repertoire.

Workshop Leader: Nicholas Scott-Burt Rehearsal Accompanist and Performance Organist: Adrian Moore Registration: 10am.

Performance: 5.30- 6.15pm approx Cost is £15. Music provided.

Cllr Jane Lennie “Shepshed Town Council thanks the Shepshed Lions for their help to our residents for health emergencies. We are proud to support them”

This is open to all singers.

Advanced booking is essential and places are limited.

Currently in Shepshed the existing community Public Access Defibrillators are located: Co-op store on Anson Road, Shepshed Post Office in Market Place, Funeral Directors on Belton Street, Co-operative Memorials Charnwood Road/Kings Road and Shepshed Town Bowls Club on Charnwood Road (although, this is yet to be fitted on the wall)

Visit www.charnwoodvoices.org.uk to find out more about these annual workshops and whether they are right for you and to download the application form.

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Line Dancing New Beginners line dance class starting at: St Botolph’s Church Hall, Shepshed on Thursday 4th January 2018 7.30-8.30pm £4 For further details please telephone Ann on 07914 358050

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A funeral is not a day in your lifetime, it is your lifetime in a day.

“I will pay your administration fee, worth £185, if a Funeral Plan is taken out with Shepshed Independent Funeral Directors between 1st November 2017 and 31st March 2018.”

For further enquiries, contact Anton Rozworski

Tel: 01509 504555 44 Brook Street, Shepshed, LE12 9RG

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Shepshed Ford will not be beaten on price, we have full access to the Ford Direct Scheme around 1500 nearly new Fords.

For the slightly older model we have a wide variety of vehicles up to 8 years old.

Please contact us for great deals on New Fords and take a look at our website www.shepshedford.co.uk for all quality used vehicles.

All used cars are supplied with a Customer Loyalty Discount Voucher and a full warranty.

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Shepshed Lions Club Shepshed Lions have had a very successful and enjoyable year. We have raised lots of money which has enabled us to help people in need and local groups. We would like to thank the people of Shepshed for their generosity and support, without whom we wouldn't be able to do what we do.

We are now looking forward to helping Santa meet lots of children, young and old, over the Christmas period.

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" from Shepshed Lions

Shepshed WI Members met in November for their AGM and to vote for the committee for 2018. Following this plans were finalised for a visit to the cinema, a coffee morning and the forthcoming Christmas Tree Festival at St Botolphs Church in December. At the December monthly meeting there will be a talk by Felicity Austin called ‘An Old fashioned Christmas’ followed by a faith supper.

All meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street, Shepshed at 7.30 pm and visitors are always welcome.

Please Stick 'Em Up! Subscribers to the Charnwood Borough Council garden waste service

are being reminded to make sure they’ve put their stickers on their bins.

Only bins with stickers – proof of a current subscription - will be emptied and last week (up to November 24) the Council had refused to empty just over 100 bins which had not displayed stickers.

If you have received your sticker, please make sure it is on your brown

garden waste bin. If you have not received your sticker, please contact the Council on 01509 634563.

Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, lead member for major contracts, said: “We

have sent around 34,000 stickers to customers and the vast majority have put them on their bins and they are now being emptied. We’d like to

remind people who may not have had a chance to put their stickers on

bins to do so as soon as possible, otherwise they may not be emptied. If

Santa Claus To Shepshed

Shepshed Lions Club is pleased to announce the routes for Santa and his Sleigh for 2017. We try to visit as many roads as possible with our Sleigh, but sometimes it is not possible to get down some roads due to parked vehicles. We will try our best. We will be starting the routes at 5.30pm each day and we endeavour to visit all the streets listed on the day. However, sometimes due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, it is not always possible. The routes are as follows: MONDAY 11TH Northwood Drive Highfield Close Nursery Close Tyler Close Field Avenue Piper Close Oakley Road Radnor Drive Landsowne Road Hathern Road Boundary Way Mill Close Wortley Close TUESDAY 12TH The whole of Conway Drive Estate

gardenwaste or call 01509 634563. The scheme costs £28 a year (when

WEDNESDAY 13TH Temple Close Fairway Road Pennine Close Quantock Rise Wicklow Close Purbeck Avenue Pentland Avenue Trueway Drive Homeway Close Cheviot Drive Mendip Close Porlock Close Malvern Avenue Arbury Dale Linley Avenue Purley Rise Snowden Close Coombe Close Polden Close Nook Close

The garden waste scheme means:

THURSDAY 14TH Countrymans Way Shepherds Way

you haven’t received one, please get in touch with us.”

The stickers need to be placed on the brown garden waste bins

underneath the handle and have been introduced to make sure only

paid-for subscriptions are emptied and that the service is operating as efficiently as possible.

If a sticker is not displayed then the bin will not be emptied and

crews will only return on the next scheduled collection date. A hanger

explaining the reason for non-collection, which can also be for having the wrong items in the bin, will be left for customers.

If you haven’t signed up for the service, you can do so at any time. It costs £28 for a 12-month subscription (when paid by direct debit), which is

cheaper than the national average. Please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/ paid by direct debit) for each bin.

* your brown garden waste bin is collected 25 times a year * you save numerous trips to the tip

* you will be sent a new sticker every year unless you cancel * paying by direct debit is easier and cheaper

Is Coming Again!!!

Coachmans Close Blacksmiths Avenue Ploughmans Close Brook Street Patterson Place Chapel Street Harriman Close Oakley Avenue New Walk Oakley Road FRIDAY Buttercup Lane Paradise Close Chatsworth Close McCarthy Road Thorpe Road Grange Road Blackbrook Close Anson Road Longcliffe Road Oxley Close St Bernards Close The Meadows Glenfields MONDAY 18TH The Lant Danvers Lane Kidger Close Forest Street Fairway Road Harrington Road Well Yard Close Cumbrian way Smithy Way Westoby Close Chiltern Avenue Peartree Avenue Wood Close The Inleys Fairway Road Romway Close

TUESDAY 19TH Monastery Gardens Iveshead Road Toon Close Abbey Close Wistonia Close Ashby Road Crowson Close Charnwood Road (to King Street) King Street Oxford Street Cambridge Street WEDNESDAY 20TH Charnwood Road Lacey Court Garendon Road Garendon Close Sullington Road St Botolph's Road Estate Ring Fence Spring Lane Forman Road Cotton Croft Spring Close Brookside Close THURSDAY 21ST Charnwood Road Wightman Close Weavers Avenue Springfield Road Orchard Close The Meadows Park Rise Factory Street Stableford Close Manor Gardens Glenmore Avenue Lambert Avenue FRIDAY 22ND Leicester Road Anson Road

We will also try to revisit any missed roads due to bad weather or late finishes earlier in the week. Please note we cannot always get down all of the roads due to parked cars etc, but Santa will walk down with his helpers.

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Shepshed Clubs & Groups

Do you run a local community club or group in Shepshed? Please send us your details to: communityeye@openboxpromotions.co.uk

Shepshed Ramblers

Margaret - 01509 600510 Bernie - 01509 828328 -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Town Bowls Club

Marilyn Ashwell - 01509 505648 enquiries.stbc@outlook.com

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Serenade - Shepshed Women’s Community Choir Keleigh Atkin - 07775558219

serenadeshepshed@rocketmail.com

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Shepshed Rugby Club Tom Pitt - 07522429786

shepshedrugby@gmail.com

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Shepshed History Society

Marjorie Schulz - 01509 507815 marjorieschulz@talktalk.net

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Shepshed Lions Club

Bob Lilley - 01509 508265 thelilleys15@gmail.com www.shepshedlions.org

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Shepshed Dynamo FC

Mick Wattam - 07801 691712 Play at the Dovecote on Saturday afternoons.

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Shepshed Dynamo Youth & Junior FC

Mick Wattam - 07801 691712 Play at Hind Leys on Sundays. Age groups from under 7’s to under 17’s -------------------------------------------------

Rotary Club Of Shepshed Charnwood

rotarysc@hotmail.co.uk We meet every Tuesdays at 7.30pm at Kegworth Hotel and Conference Centre, Packington Hill, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DF. -------------------------------------------------

Rotary Club Of Shepshed Robert Hall - 01509 842643 robert.hall72@btinternet.com

We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at Charnwood Forest Golf Club, Breakback Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8TA. We also meet on the 4th Monday of each Month. Check with Robert Hall for details.

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The Luncheon Club

Victoria Jacques - 01509 650662 glenmorecentre@btconnect.com

We meet every Monday between 10am and 2pm.

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Over 50s Exercise Music Class 01509 650662

glenmorecentre@btconnect.com

Held at the Glenmore Centre on Tuesdays from 1.30-2.30.

The cost is £5 per session and everyone is welcome.

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Shepshed & District Camera Club

Alan Harris - 07733314605

chairman@shepshedcameraclub.co.uk

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Shepshed Model Railway Club

Chris (Secretary) - 01509 504319 We meet every Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Glenmore Centre.

Shepshed Running Club

ACT One

We meet Tuesday at 7pm usually from our club hut which is at Shepshed High School, Forest Street, LE12 9DA behind the swimming pool. We also run a beginners group who meet on a Thursday at 7pm.

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Tea Dance

David Spendlove - 01509 821760 The group meets every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm and costs £3 which includes tea and biscuits at The Glenmore Centre.

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Shepshed WI

Linda - 07593996441 We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm at Christchurch Methodist Church, Field Street, Shepshed, LE12 9AL. -------------------------------------------------

Yoga Group For All Abilities Jen Vaughan - 07467 946368 namasteyoga.uk@gmail.com

Tuesdays from 6-7pm. Sports Hall, Iveshead Community College, Forest Street, Shepshed, LE12 9DB -------------------------------------------------

Future Generation Sports Luke Dixon - 07738090212 futuregsports@gmail.com

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Adrian Dobson – 07904 303488 Age range is 10-18 years.

We meet mostly term time Friday evenings from 7pm at Christchurch Methodist Church on Field Street, with membership by audition and perform twice a year at Hind Leys College.

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Shepshed Dolphin Swimming Group

Ian - 01509 880375 Swimming pool activity for disabled people and those with a medical condition. We meet at Hind Leys pool on Saturdays, 10.30 - 12.30.

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Shepshed Swimming Club

Head-coach@shepshedswimmingclub.com www.shepshedswimmingclub.com

We are a competitive club that meets on Mondays/Thursdays/ Fridays at the Hind Leys pool, Forrest Street. New members of any ability are welcome from 7 to adult, but you must already be able to swim a length in 3 different strokes. For a free trial please contact Ian on the email above.

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Christchurch Gilbert & The Probus Club of Shepshed Sullivan Society Secretary - 01509 769802 Meetings are 1st Monday in the month apart from bank holidays.

Meet at J23 Truckstop Restaurant for 3 course meal and a speaker.

Open to retired or semi-retired men for fellowship and food.

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Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club Chris - 01509 504319 www.radioclub.org.uk

Meets on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm at the Glenmore Centre, Thorpe Road, Shepshed.

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Shepshed Cycling Club

georgesmith@shepshedcyclingclub.co.uk www.shepshedcyclingclub.co.uk

Four Sunday morning routes for all abilities. Occasional Wed & Thu evenings for the more serious rider.

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Shepshed Netball Amateur Players

Lindsey Aldridge - 07899 887918 www.snapnetball.com

Ladies over 16years old who are interested in getting fit, having fun and making new friends.

Wednesday evenings 7:45-8:45pm in the Sports Hall at Shepshed High School. £3.00 per session.

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Wildfire Cheer

Hannah Bottomley - 07935135536 hannah@wildfirecheer.com www.wildfirecheer.com

Recreational and competitive cheerleading club for ages 4 to 16 in Shepshed and Loughborough.

Learn stunts, tumbling and dance.

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Inner Wheel Club Of Shepshed innerwheelshepshed@gmail.com

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month.

Richard Perkins - 01509 821962

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We rehearse at Christchurch Methodist Chuch, Field Street every Tuesday 8-10pm from May until our annual production in early-mid November.

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Shepshed & District Twinning Association

www.shepshedtwinning.co.uk

The Association exists to promote links between Shepshed and its twin town of Domont, near Paris.

We have a programme of social events, and we welcome new members. For more information and contact details, please go to -------------------------------------------------

Shepshed Punchin’ Pandas Children’s Martial Arts School Julie Hutton - 07984 424811 www.emkmartialarts.co.uk

Every Monday @ 4.15pm at the glenmore centre, established 14 years, from age 3 and up.

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Shepshed Mucky Duck Ukulele Club

07767678866 We meet every Tuesday evening at The Black Swan 8.00. New members always welcome, any standard, Facebook - Shepshed Mucky Ducks Ukulele.

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Shepshed Cricket Club Katie Oliver Club Secretary 07890 941420 kate.oliver@live.com

Junior training every Tuesday from the 18th of April at Morley Lane.

Senior matches from the 22nd of April at Morley Lane and Pudding Bag Lane. All new Members / Players Welcome.

Charnwood Meditation Group Chris North - 01509 506585 An independent not-for-profit community group. Newcomers welcome. 7:30 pm every Thursday at Charnwood Road Community Centre, Shepshed.

People not experienced in meditation please speak to Chris North prior to first visit.

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Shepshed Toy Library

Catherine - 01509 601146 Situated on Hind Leys Campus, we open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during term time.

Stay and play sessions only £1.50 per family. Toy loan from £5 per year.

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Coalville OAP & Friends Fishing Club

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

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Walking for Health Shepshed 07709892731

wfhshepshed@gmail.com

We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) at Hallcroft outside The Library leaving at 10.30 promptly. If it is your first walk come along a little earlier to register. It is an ideal opportunity to make new friends, get some exercise and perhaps enjoy a tea or coffee at the end. The walk is about an hour long. We also include a shorter walk for those who need to build up gently.

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Art Group

Dave - 01509 842562

daveandfay.want@gmail.com

We are a small friendly group who meet every Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am during term time at the Long Whatton Community Centre. Beginners welcome.

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Over 50’s Badminton Club

Roly Price 01530 600010 or 07403 613 711 r.price67@ntlworld.com

At Hind Leys College Gym on Fridays between 3.30 – 5.00. Small cost to cover cost of the Gym, currently £2.00.

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Shepshed Badminton Club Alan - 01509 733391 a.zenthon@sky.com

We meet term-time Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. All standards and ages welcome, coaching available, team in the Leicestershire league.

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Shepshed Taekwondo

Pat Shawcroft - 07986890559 www.shepshedtaekwondo.com

Fitness, self-confidence and self-defence every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Training in the Youth Centre, Shepshed Campus.

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Shepshed And District Camera Club For the members of Shepshed and District Camera Club an early

meeting during November saw the fourth, and final, round of the 2017 Competition League, this time judged by Mandy Sherrington from the Sileby Photographic Society. Mandy, as usual, gave an entertaining

Serenade News The ladies of Serenade, Shepshed’s ladies Community Choir, have been rehearsing for the upcoming festive season and our Christmas concert.

Once again we will be singing Christmas songs and carols, old and new, and often with a twist! Songs include: All I want for Christmas is you, Silent Night and Sleigh Ride.

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We will be joined again by the Loughborough Concert Band, who will accompany many of our songs as well as perform festive favourites of their own.

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The concert will be held at St Botolph’s Church on Thursday December 21st at 7.30 pm and all are welcome. Money we raise from the concert will go toward our charity of the year, which is Shepshed (Hind Leys) Swimming Pool. Please come and support us if you can.

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One of the Club members, Mike Gillingham, gave an interesting talk

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excellent images and narrative gave the members a fascinating picture of many of the places in and around the Solent.

Sadly two years ago the Club lost one of its founder members, and long standing Chairman and Treasurer, Peter Harvey and for the second time

an in-club judged evening was held to select the best image of the year

in order to award the Peter Harvey Memorial Trophy. With an entry of 46 images each member present chose their own personal best first three

We are also going to do our seasonal tour of Shepshed nursing homes on December 3rd, entertaining the residents and bringing some cheer to their day.

If you’ve ever thought you’d love to have a go at singing but have never dared, why not give it a try? We are always happy to welcome new members, 16 years and above, so why not come along to Shepshed High School where we meet every Monday evening during term time at 7.30 pm. No auditions or tests, just come along and sing! It’s just £3 per session and this includes refreshments of tea, coffee or squash and biscuits as well as music.

Alternatively, if you’d like more information, please contact Keleigh Atkin 07775 558219 or visit the Serenade website at www.serenadeshepshed.co.uk

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come Crib? Check, Mary & Joseph? Check, Oranges? Check, Candles? Check, Baby Jesus? Not just yet.

Things are taking shape at St Botolphs Church in preparation for the Festive Season. Children and Families Worker, Louise Brown, says “There are lots of preparations under way for Christmas at St Botolphs Church.

As usual we have a large number of services planned for everyone and we would love to see everyone during the Christmas season.

Our Christmas services start on Sunday 17th December at 6.00pm with a Carol Service, 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.

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Arrive early as they do get busy with everyone wanting to share in the delight that is Christingle and numbers will be limited, again this year we will be raising money for the Children’s Society.

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We then have our Midnight Communion service on Christmas Eve at 11.30pm and on Christmas Day, our All Age Communion is at 10.00am.

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Shepshed Town Council is often approached by residents when issues and problems arise in and around Shepshed, for example pot holes in the roads, dog fouling in the streets, acts of vandalism etc. Generally, we are either able to deal with these directly, if the issues is under our jurisdiction, or to assist in resolving the issue by liaising with the appropriate local authority or utility, when we have no powers to deal with the issue ourselves.

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Welcome Budget Backing For Small Business Says Local Specialist Small businesses received some welcome backing in today's Budget, according to a local tax specialist.

Carl Whitehead who owns TaxAssist Accountants in Shepshed said: "Local business owners have grown used to bearing the brunt of Budget changes and new legislation and receiving little in return, but the Autumn Budget has at last given them some good news to encourage investment and growth. The £44 billion housing investment announcement will be a welcome contribution to local economies, with many local businesses, particularly in the construction industry, reaping benefits. Many local business owners will also be looking at available opportunities under the £2.5 billion scaled-up British Business Bank, the £500 million investment announced for new technologies including 5G mobile networks and fibre broadband and £2.3 billion investment in research and development.”

PHOTO: Kalv Garcher (left) Charity Manager, Coping with Cancer and, on the right Celestia Barby, owner of Boss VIP agency.

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Celestia Barby, the Leicester studio's owner says “To give our backing to Coping with Cancer who support people with distressing illnesses, such as brain tumours, is so rewarding. They have the means to help others in many ways, whether their needs be practical or emotional. We are going to include Coping with Cancer as our chosen charity for every event we present at Boss Studio's and look forward to sharing the journey with them. I truly believe that you don't need a reason why to help others, it's simply something we feel inspired to do".

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"The Government has clearly listened to the Federation of Small Businesses and halted plans to lower the VAT threshold. Keeping that at £85,000 for the next two years will be welcome news for many small firms and self-employed business people. The personal allowance will increase to £11,850 from April and the higher rate threshold moves to £46,350.”

"Cancelling the planned rise in fuel duty will help those businesses which deliver products and services to our homes, where cars and vans are essential not a luxury. Many business owners will also be relieved that vans are excluded from the planned increase in vehicle excise duty for diesel vehicles. In the future, local business owners will want to look closely at the potential benefits of electric cars as company vehicles.”

"Business rates will now increase in line with the consumer prices index, instead of the higher retail prices index and many local businesses will be delighted to see the back of the so-called 'staircase tax' which would have hiked their rates bills if their workspace was split over more than one floor of a building. More frequent valuations are also welcome and many local pubs will benefit from a £1,000 discount for another year.”

"We will be looking in more detail at the many announcements made by the Chancellor which will impact on small businesses, but overall there has at last been some recognition for the over five million small businesses across the U.K. who contribute a massive £1.8 trillion to our economy.”

The Landscape Of Charnwood Forest And Its Environs; Geology And Topography Talk by Alan Briggs Monday 22nd January 2018 Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall at 7.30pm You may wonder as you walk, or drive, around Charnwood Forest what really makes up our wonderful landscape. Alan Briggs, our speaker this evening, was recently asked by the Charnwood Roots Project to provide a summary of the geology and landscape of each parish in the area. So his talk has grown out of that project.

He will begin with the volcanic origins of Charnwood on the other side of the globe some 500 million years ago with its rare fossils and cover its subsequent journey through to the ice age and present day landscape.

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FUTURE TALKS Monday 19th February. Gone with the Wind; the lost Leicestershire Windmills, talk by Mark Temple, Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall, 7.30pm.

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Redgate Christmas Open Day Saturday 9th December Father Christmas Grotto In The Hay Barn!

Come along one and all to the next Open Day at Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, LE67 9PW. This special festive fundraising day will take place on Saturday 9th December from 11am – 3pm. Father Christmas and Mrs Claus will also be ‘holding court’ in the hay barn, from 12 noon until 2pm; it will cost just £2 to chat to them and to receive a lovely gift.

There will be all the usual fun things to do, as well as baked potatoes (and lots of home-made cake) to eat. And don’t forget to look at the animals too! We will be re-launching the Redgate page and website soon, so feel free to take lots of photographs and send them to us.

It will be free to enter our Open Day, but we hope you will support our activities, games and displays (and raffle of course!) to help us towards paying our vet’s bills – this is our biggest expense, but vital for our rescued animals. Email: redgate@mail.org telephone 01530 243 925, or visit any day between 11am and 3.30pm.

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Side By Side Could You Help Someone With Dementia Do Things They Love?

What is Side By Side?

Side by Side is an Alzheimer's Society service which helps people with dementia keep doing the things they love and get out and about with the support of a volunteer. This service can make it easier for people with dementia, who might sometimes feel isolated or find it difficult to leave their homes, to continue to feel part of their local community.

How can you help?

We are looking for volunteers in Leicestershire who would like to support people with dementia to continue with their hobbies and interests enabling them to remain socially active within the local community. Suna Tilley, Side by Side Coordinator in Leicester, said: “Volunteers are crucial to the success of this service”.

Training will be provided so that volunteers are confident about carrying out the role. A criminal records check will be required for this role.

If you would like to find out more please get in touch Suna Tilley Side By Side Coordinator Alzheimer's Society – Central and South Locality, 4 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AW Direct Dial: 0116 2311113 Mobile: 07889 604227 General Office: 0116 2311111

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Diary Of Events For St. Botolph’s Church, Shepshed And St. James’ Church, Oaks In Charnwood Wednesday 6th December Monthly Soup Lunch 11.30 am-1.00 pm St Botolph’s Church Hall Soup, roll, cheese and tea or coffee at a cost of £3.00. All this and great fellowship too!

Wednesday 13th December St Botolph’s Mothers Union Carol Service St Botolph’s Church at 2.30 pm For further information about the St Botolph’s Mothers Union contact the Parish Office on 01509 502255.

Friday 15th December Oaks Christmas Concert 7.30pm St James Church Music provided by the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra Tickets £10 contact Parish Office on 01509 502255.

Saturday 15th December Light up a Life This can be a difficult time of year if you have lost a loved one. Why not take time to come and remember them in peace and quiet and light a candle. Members of the pastoral team will be on hand if you wish to talk to them and refreshments will be served.

Monday 18th December Community Cinema Takes place in St Botolph’s Church at 1.30pm. All ages welcome. Popcorn, tea and coffee supplied. Admission free though donations welcome. For further info or film title please contact stbotskids@outlook.com Tuesday 19th December St Botolph’s Tuesday Group Secret Santa 8pm in St Botolph’s Church Hall For further details about this event and about membership of Tuesday Group contact Parish Office on 01509 502255.

Thursday 21st December St. Botolph’s Christmas Concert 7.30pm St. Botolph’s Church With Loughborough Concert Band & Serenade. Free entry. Donations upon exit. Bring a friend or three!! Raffle proceeds to Shepshed community pool.

For more information contact Parish Office on 01509 502255.

Christmas At Christchurch Come And Join The Celebration Sunday December 17th 10:45 Sunday School Nativity.

18:00 Carol Service Christmas Day 10:30 Family Service Please bring presents to ‘Show and Tell’ Breakfast before Church (BBC) is held on the first Sunday of the month, as a Charity event. If anyone wishes to raise funds for a particular charity they can host a BBC, however there are volunteers who will host the event for you. So far two such events have raised £125 for MH (Methodist Homes) and £130 for Dyspraxia Awareness. There will be no BBC on December 3rd instead All Age Worship will be a Café Church.

All Age Worship is the first Sunday of the month at 10:45. Led by a worship band, the music is a mixture of fun action songs and contemporary worship songs. There is always a main theme and we have crafts, prayer activities a talk and bible stories. Usually the service is around 45 minutes with refreshments afterwards.

For a lot of people, a traditional Carol Service is the real beginning of Christmas. Last year Christchurch was nearly full for this event, so it would be lovely to welcome even more this year at 6pm on Sunday December 17th. There will be well-known carols for the congregation to sing with prayers and readings by members of the congregation, also music by both Junior and Senior Choirs including solos. We will be providing hot drinks and mince pies after the service. This really is an event you would not wish to miss. Please come and join us and enjoy a warm welcome and get your Christmas off to the best possible start!!!

Church Services At St Botolph’s Church 10th December 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Children’s Church in the Church Hall 10.00 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evensong 17th December 8.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion Children’s Church in the Church Hall Holy Communion St. Botolph’s Carol Service

24th December 8.00 am 10.00 am 2.00 pm, 4.00pm, 6.00 pm 11.30 pm

Christmas Eve Holy Communion Holy Communion Christingle Midnight Communion

25th December 10.00 am

Christmas Day Holy Communion

31st December 8.00 am 10.00 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion

Every Wednesday morning Holy Communion at 10.00 am at St Botolph’s Church – note that there will be no Wednesday service on 27th December.

Church Services At St James Church Oaks In Charnwood 10th December 8.30 am Holy Communion 4.00 pm Christingle 17th December 8.30 am 11.15 am 4.00 pm

Holy Communion Family Service St. James’ Carol Service

24th December 8.30 am 8.30 pm

Christmas Eve Holy Communion Late night Communion

31st December 8.30 am

Holy Communion

Diary Of Events For Charnwood Road Baptist Church, Shepshed December 17th 10.45am Christmas is Coming An hour to celebrate and look forward 12.30 pm. Stall at the Christmas Market. Hosanna in the High St. Join us in the Hall Croft. 6.00pm Carol Service. The real Christmas message, followed by refreshments December 24th 10.45am Morning Service with Communion No evening service December 25th 10 - 11am. Christmas Day Family Service December 31st 10.45am Morning Service A chance to look forward to the New Year January 7th 2018 10.45 am Morning Service 6.00pm Evening Service and Communion We wish you every blessing for this Christmas time.

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Christmas... A Time For Giving As Christmas approaches and thoughts turn to giving gifts, it seems appropriate to repeat the well known phrase, ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’. This message is a plea to NOT give animals as presents at Christmas, or at any other time for that matter. The Christmas season in particular can be a time when normal routines are disrupted. Parties, entertainment and visitors do not make ideal situations in which to introduce and settle a new pet into unfamiliar surroundings. Regarding a pet as a gift also reinforces the attitude that animals are commodities or lifestyle accessories.

Another concern against giving pets as gifts is the number of animals returned to centres or callously abandoned in the weeks around and after Christmas. Choosing a companion animal is very personal and should be thought through and researched carefully. Despite advice from the RSPCA and other animal welfare organisations there are still people who adopt a pet with the same mentality as buying a product which can be discarded or replaced at the slightest whim. Having a pet is not compulsory and prospective pet owners should consider every aspect of the species they intend to adopt before proceeding. Animals have feelings and caring for another living being is a privilege and a responsibility.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a pet. Any reputable animal organisation such as Woodside will do everything possible to guide and match people to the most appropriate pet for their circumstances and lifestyles. Unfortunately there are many unscrupulous pet traders and online sources who do not give accurate information about the animals they are selling or care about animal welfare. They are only interested in profit’.

It is recommended that prospective pet owners go to a leading animal welfare charity or re homing centre. Pet shops, newspaper ads and websites are not recommended! Although there are many reputable private breeders, breeding pets contributes to the serious problem of pet overpopulation while thousands of healthy very adoptable animals languish in shelters.

For some people, traditional companion animals are insufficiently challenging or they may be attracted to a particular animal species.

Others may want to impress their contemporaries or keep a pet as a status symbol. For a variety of reasons there has been a massive increase in the demand for exotic animals, fuelled by online selling. One hundred million wild animals are traded annually. There are over a thousand species of exotic animals kept by private keepers, greatly outnumbering the range of traditional domesticated species such as cats and dogs.

Many of them are dangerous wild animals requiring special licences which is of great concern to animal welfare organisations Fortunately at Woodside the animals needing a permanent home are traditional pet species, such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and aviary birds, all waiting to find their forever homes. Many of them will be spending Christmas at the centre. Although they will be cared for and pampered over the festive season by the dedicated staff and volunteers, giving a gift to these animals with no home yet or making a donation to Woodside would be a wonderful gesture in the spirit of Christmas.

Pet toys, treats and pet food, (kitten food in particular is always needed) will help the animals celebrate the festive season. Blankets and pet beds will keep the animals snug and warm as well as dog coats when they go for their daily walks. Old towels and blankets are always in needed as they have a short life at Woodside. Old items no longer suitable for human use are ideal for the animals. All donations can be dropped into Woodside Animal Centre, 190 Scudamore Road, Leicester LE3 1UQ. No animal asks to come into this world but once they are here we all have a responsibility to ensure they are protected from harm and cared for in a safe and appropriate environment. They all have a right to play, feel joy and give and receive love. They can’t choose their owners but Woodside takes great care to make the right choice on their behalf.

On behalf of all the Woodside animals, staff and volunteers may we wish you a Happy Christmas.

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Fundraising Drive Provides Boost For Rescued Dogs The Groom Room, based at the Fosse Park branch of Pets at Home, has raised £470 and provided free grooming for 14 dogs in a bid to raise funds for Woodside Animal Centre – the Leicestershire branch of the RSPCA. ‘Rescue Week’ saw shoppers at the store donating generously to help the charity to buy new grooming clippers and blades for the rescued dogs coming into the centre.

“Many dogs come to us in a really sorry state” said Kim Talbot, the Animal Care Specialist at Woodside. “Keeping animals well-groomed is not just about how they look; it’s important for their health. When hair becomes long and matted, it is difficult to keep clean and can cause real distress for the animal.”

“Pets at Home’s Groom Room have been incredibly generous to us in the past, providing free clipping services for a number of our animals.

But it’s important that we can do some of the grooming ourselves, too – particularly for dogs who become too stressed during transportation.

We had some clippers but they were old and useless, so this is a huge boost for us.”

The store advertised the drive as rescue week and staff members gave up their time alongside staff from Woodside to collect donations from shoppers in the store.

Claire Sweetland, The Groom Room’s manager, said: “We are always willing to support Woodside Animal Centre; it’s such an important charity doing incredibly important work. So when they approached us for help, we were only too happy to get involved. The credit really should go to our customers though who are just fantastic. As animal lovers, you can be sure they will always give generously to this kind of thing.”

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Shepshed Labour Party Town Council Group Update The Shepshed Labour party would like to wish all residents of Shepshed a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would also like to thank everybody that works and has input to Shepshed Town Council thank you all for your hard work over the last year.

Town Council Chairperson Claire Poole: It was my honour 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.

We often get asked various questions from local Shepshed residents were they need to go to access local council services, many local residents come to Shepshed Town Council as there first port of call, we are also often asked to publish who to contact in the first instance so for your information we are providing a small guide for who best to contact

Shepshed Labour Group Setting The Record Straight Over the Proposed CCTV for Shepshed.

The Labour group on Shepshed Town Council would like to put straight the misinformation posted by the Conservative Group regarding CCTV. Firstly, local residents should know that the CCTV is not a Town Council project, the CCTV has been proposed by the Shepshed Town Team which represents local businesses of Shepshed. The money to be used for the purchase of the CCTV cameras is unused shop front improvement grant from Charnwood Borough Council. The money for the CCTV is also not guaranteed, this was not made apparent in the Shepshed Eye. The Shepshed Town Team requested that the Town Council paid for the ongoing upkeep of the CCTV, if they are installed. This is where the objections by the Labour group were raised and generally ignored by the Conservative group. The Conservatives were willing to make cheap political points against the Shepshed Labour Group, instead of working together for the benefit of all local Shepshed residents.

when you have a local council problem in Shepshed: The main sticking points were the open-ended costs to the town council Roads/Highways, Grass Cutting, Street Lighting, Education, Libraries,

without any fixed term or contract in place. The Shepshed Labour

Social Care, Household Waste, Fire Authority: Leicestershire County

Group also had reservations about the ongoing costs to Shepshed Town

Council, Party in Control: Conservative, County Councillor: Christine Radford, Party Conservative, Direct Contact Leicestershire County Council 0116 232 3232.

Planning, Housing, Social Housing, Grass Cutting, Some Benefits, Street Litter, Bin Empting, Dog Mess, Street Warden, Charnwood Borough Council Party in Control Conservative, Shepshed Borough Councillors Joan Tassel Party Conservative, Christine Radford Party Conservative West side of Shepshed. Bill Bebbington Party Conservative, John Savage Party Conservative East Side of Shepshed. Direct Contact Charnwood Borough Council: 01509 263151.

Shepshed Cemetery, Local Parks, Nature Reserve, Some Grass Cutting, Some Dog mess, Shepshed Hall Croft Toilets, Shepshed Town Council Party in Control Labour, Clerk to The Council Brenda Snape, Council Chairperson Claire Poole Party Labour, Council Vice Chairperson Jane Lennie Party Labour, Direct Contact Shepshed Town Council: Shepshed 508872. Shepshed Labour Party Answer Phone Service Shepshed 277012.

We hope this mini guide helps you find the local services you need.

Get to Know Your Local Town Councillors Myriam Roberts: I am Councillor Myriam Roberts chairperson of the Estate and Recreation committee on the Shepshed Town Council. I have lived in Shepshed for most of my life; apart from going to Coventry for University for 3 years to study a BA Sociology and Social Policy and living in London for a year doing an

Council. In other areas of the UK CCTV has been either removed or monitoring stopped due to spiralling maintenance costs, so that other local services were protected; these questions were not answered by the Tories on Shepshed Town Council.

Shepshed has seen its population continually rise with all the new housing developments, whilst at the same time the money received from the Tory Controlled Borough Council reduced each year and local basic services cut or totally defunded, meaning that the Town Council has had to pick up the pieces to continue these local services. There is not an endless local money pot from Shepshed Town Council to compensate for inadequate funding from the Tories in Charnwood, Leicestershire or National Government. For example, the Shepshed Volunteer Service is now grant-funded by Shepshed Town Council.

Charnwood Borough Council may take months or years to approve the money to be used for the CCTV instead of other projects so there are no guarantees that the CCTV will even go ahead. Labour asked where has all the police money from the housing developments gone, it appears it has gone to general police funding. Why can’t that money be spent on the upkeep of the cameras in Shepshed or on a local police car. Question also; if the Conservatives in Shepshed and Charnwood, who have run Shepshed Town Council and still currently run Charnwood Borough Council, were so concerned about Shepshed Town centre why have they

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not funded CCTV for Shepshed town centre before? If the police funding

I am the youngest Labour councillor on the Town councillor aged 31

maybe local crime would be on the decrease like it was before the

years. This is good as it gives the Shepshed Town Council and the Shepshed Labour Branch a wider viewpoint. I am able to give a younger person's viewpoint to the issues which come on the council. In my spare time I enjoy adult colouring, gardening, uploading YouTube videos to my

in Leicestershire had not been cut to the bone by the Tories nationally Conservative cuts.

The Labour group are not against CCTV but have reservations about on-going costings to local Shepshed tax payers. Other money should be

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used to pay for the up keep if the cameras are installed, to protect the

Shepshed Labour Party Councillors hold monthly surgeries at the Town

should be undertaken so that the cameras, if installed, cover known

Council office the second Saturday each month.

crime hot spots and anti-social behaviour areas of Shepshed.

long term viability of the installation. Also, a review of the siting of CCTV

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Your Guide To Being Screen Smart

Member Of Parliament

Nicky Morgan

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

Each of us spends an average of 2,740 hours (3.5 months) a year staring at a screen!

So, it’s probably no surprise that 90% of computer users say they regularly suffer from screen fatigue - headaches, sore or tired eyes and problems with close-up and long-distance vision.

By being Screen Smart you can help minimise your risk of suffering from visual stress and keep your eyes feeling fresh and bright.

Here are a few quick tips to help minimise screen fatigue: Take frequent breaks - give your eyes a rest by following the 20-2020 rule.

Look away from your screen every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds and look at something 20 feet away!

Create an eye friendly environment - position copy document at roughly the same distance as your eyes are from the screen to avoid having to continually refocus and minimise any glare or reflections.

Customise your screen settings - position your screen at arms length and keep your eyes level with the top of the screen. Select

a font size of 12pts or above and make sure you have a clean screen.

Keep blinking- Your blink rate can fall by up to 400% when working at a screen.

For an instant refresh try closing your eyes and rolling your eyeball around behind the closed lid.

And, finally make sure you have regular eye tests.

If you work on a computer at work for prolonged periods of time your employer is obliged to pay for an eye examination.

Ask your optician about specialised digital spectacle lenses for computer use.

This article was supplied by Bonita Irish FBDO Dispensing Optician at Hallcroft Opticians

Shepshed Special Community Bus New trip is being organised on Friday 15th December to take you to the area in Loughborough where The Range, Halfords, B&M, Pets at Home

and Maplins is situated. Pizza Hut is also there where you can get a hot drink etc if required. Pick up from your home between 12.30 and 1pm

and return at 3pm. Help is available to and from your house if required.

All for £5 return.

Below is a list of our regular trips we do:

Wednesday- Fortnightly - We go to Morrisons Coalville leaving

Shepshed at approx 10.45 – Depart Coalville approx 12.30. This is a door to door service assistance if required. £4.50 return.

Thursday Weekly - We go to Loughborough town centre to the Market

etc. Pick up from your home starts at 9.45 departs Loughborough approx 12.30. This is a door to door service assistance if required. £4.50 return

Friday Weekly - We go to the Co-Op in shepshed the pick up time starts at 10am (a time will be given to you when you book). The return time

starts at 11.15am and the last return time is 12.45 leaving the Co-Op. This is a door to door service assistance if required. £3.00 return.

Please contact Alison on 01509 650531 to book for any of the services we provide and please do not hesitate to contact me for any other information required.

It was a privilege and honour to lay a wreath, at Shepshed’s Remembrance Service, in memory of the men and women in our armed services who paid the ultimate price to secure our freedom. It is always a privilege to walk through Shepshed, with so many members of the local community, and behind the pipers. It was a cold but clear afternoon and the service was extremely well-attended. Thank you to everyone, particularly at Shepshed Town Council, and the members of the Royal British Legion who arranged the service and to all the volunteers who collect donations in the weeks ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

On 22 November the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced his Budget. The Government intends the Budget to lay the foundations for a Britain fit for the future. As we leave the EU the Chancellor wanted to make sure that Britain can take advantage of being at the front of a technology revolution, invest in new technologies and support businesses with a £2.3bn package on business rates.

It was also important to support families by increasing the National Living Wage by more than inflation, cutting income tax by raising the personal allowance again, freeze fuel duty for the 8th year and invest more in our NHS. First time home buyers, buying a home worth up to £300,000, will also pay no stamp duty.

We also need to recognise that the UK will need to spend money

on things such as customs and

border controls as we leave the EU so the Government has set

aside a further £3bn to prepare us for every eventuality.

Our economy is forecast to

continue to grow, albeit slowly

but we need to continue to cut the country’s deficit (the gap

between what we bring in through taxes and borrowing and what

we spend) and bring our national debt down.

On 1 September the Government rolled out the 30 hours free

childcare entitlement in England,

which is saving local families up to £5,000 per year per child. Parents wanting to take up a 30 hours

place for their child in the January term should apply now to ensure that they receive their eligibility

code in good time for next term.

Information about how to do this can be found in a letter from the Minister which is on my website under “Issues” at

www.nickymorgan.com In addition, parents who already

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County Councillor

T: 01509 502974 M: 07796 544817 E: christine_radford@hotmail.com

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Christine Radford

Your Borough Councillors would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We can be contacted on matters concerning Charnwood Borough. We deal with housing problems, (such as you trying to move house, unsatisfactory improvement work being carried out on your Council property) problems with neighbours, Anti-Social Behaviour whether or not you live in a Council property or a privately owned property and planning issues.

Planning We all keep our eyes on the current and the proposed planning applications, such as dirt on the road, temporary traffic lights – either not in place or not removed in time – not providing the wheel washing facility as part of the planning condition. HGV’s not taking the designated approved traffic route, or sticking to the approved hours of working. The types of houses being proposed are not in keeping with the area or agreed in the outline planning application. The trees and hedges are in need of protection, or have been removed.

We would like to thank the residents for their support in keeping us informed as to what is happening in their areas, we cannot be everywhere and you are our eyes and ears.

Dog Muck We have received an increase in complaints about the amount of dog muck on the pavements, especially now it is hidden in fallen leaves.

This is a danger to people’s health and it is the responsibility of dog owners to clean up after their dogs, a fine of up to £1,000 can be issued.

PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG, dog dirt can be deposited in litter bins as long as it is in a bag.

Performance Data During quarter 2 there have been 54 stray dogs collect, 281 requests for Pest Control, 10 CPN warning notices issued for waste on properties, 139 Fly tipping incidents investigated, 228 reports of incidents of noise or other pollutions 42 high risk Food Safety inspections, 181 enquiries relating to Food Hygiene.

Legal Actions taken, 2 food Notices Issued, 8 Dog Control FPNs for breach of Public Spaces Protection Orders, 12 FPNs issued for litter, 3 FPNs for Fly Tipping, 1 FPN for abandoning a vehicle.

Charnwood’s Stray Dog service achieved RSPCA Golden Footprint Award for the 2nd year running.

Garden Waste Collection If you have a Garden Bin you will be aware of the new system regarding the sticker to show that you have an up to date permit. You have a month’s grace allowing you to receive your new sticker in the post. Do not forget to display it, or your bin will not be emptied.

For more information visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/gardenwaste or call 01509 634 563 On Going Issues Planning and Anti-Social behaviour (majority of it confidential) is still taking up a large amount of our time. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have issues you wish to discuss with us.

We shall continue to hold our regular monthly surgery on the FIRST 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, 769707,or email christine_radford@hotmail.com cllr.joan.tassell@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.christine.radford@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.bill.bebbington@charnwood.gov.uk cllr.john.savage@charnwood.gov.uk

Christine Radford

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As your County Councillor, I am always on hand to try and deal with any concerns you may have about services provided by Leicestershire County Council.

Such as street lighting, highways, footpaths, overhanging trees and hedges into the highways, social services etc.

Advance Notice Of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) A TTRO is to be made for the following location: Footpath K62 this is to facilitate the resurfacing of the footpath with Macadam.

K62 runs from Banbury Drive down besides the new housing estate onto Tickow Lane. The works will be undertaken in three phases:- Phase one – 2nd January for 2 weeks, Phase two – 16th January for 1 week and Phase three – 23rd January for 2 weeks.

Get Set To Get That Job Leicestershire County Council is offering 16-25 year olds unique voluntary work experience placements across a range of departments. Can’t get the experience to get a job? Can’t get that job to get the experience? If you can commit to one day per week for up to six months to get where you want to be then get in touch either by Email: getset@leics.gov.uk, or visit www.getsetleics.co.uk or phone 0116 305 0603.

There are loads of places looking for volunteers. Everyone has something to give, and there will be someone looking for a skill you have! Check out www.valon.ine.org.uk/volunteers/ find-volunteering-opportunity to find opportunities in your area.

WHY this will impress employers and shows that you are motivated and willing to learn. You will also get stuff to put on your CV and talk about at interviews.

12 Days Of Christmas The 12 days after Christmas will see one message posted on Facebook and Twitter a day based on recycling and waste.

Message will include advice on using biodegradable tableware for a party, recycling empty glass bottles, what to do with your Christmas cards and how you can use Christmas Dinner leftovers.

These messages will also go on the Less Waste website and last year’s campaign can also be found there. www.lesswaste.org.uk/ category/news/page/5/

Waste Less Save More I have been involved in the Community kitchen project which is supported by County, Hinckley & Bosworth Council and Sainsbury’s who are working together to change the way people think about food so that they change the way they use it, so that less goes to waste.

Over 15 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK each year; a large portion (7.4 million tonnes) comes from our homes and is increasing each year. It is shocking to think that at the same time the number of people facing food insecurity and struggling to feed themselves adequately in the UK is increasing.

Training people how to prevent food waste in their own homes and giving them the tools to help the other people do the same means that the communities themselves are agents of bringing about the desired changes.

Making these changes of course benefits everybody.

Hedges, Trees And Footpaths May I remind residents that it is your responsibility to make sure that hedges and trees belonging to you do not encroach onto footpaths or jitties. If it is necessary for County to write to you and then to undertake the necessary work to cut back the overhanging hedges or trees then you will be charged.

Crossing Patrol Person Following concerns raised by parents of children at St Botolphs school to Councillor Radford over a number of years. Cllr Radford is pleased to report that following an assessment of the area County have decided to fill the position for a crossing patrol person.

County have also agreed to advertise for a replacement crossing patrol person following the retirement of the current person at Forest Street/Kirkhill.

These are paid positions if anyone is interested please call 0116 305 7233 or email SCPService@leics.gov.uk For help and advice on County matters, I can be contacted on 502974 or email christine_ radford@hotmail.com or christine. radford@leics.gov.uk or come along to my monthly Surgery on the FIRST Saturday of the month in the Town Council Offices, 47a Charnwood Road, 10-11am.

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