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The Baden-Powell Challenge is divided into five zones, each containing lots of different clauses. Our girls gained the Agility badge for the Healthy Lifestyle zone and studied World Cultures in the Global Awareness zone. They had learned to knit or crochet and made squares for blankets to give to Animal Aid in the Discovery Zone. With expert guidance they had sown wildflower seeds and made animal habitats in Castle Hill Park for the Celebrating Diversity zone. They completed many clauses in the Skills and Relationships zone by gaining First Aid certificates, planning and enjoying several celebration parties, each with a different theme. They learned fund raising skills at the church fete to donate money to All Saints Church, Thurcaston and to fund their Baden Powell challenge adventure week end.

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When parents or packs of Brownies turn up on Sunday afternoon all the props, cakes, programmes, music, scenery must be ready; lines learnt, performances rehearsed etc. etc. The girls will have joined teams with specific skills: artistic, computer savvy, baking, fashion- designing, etc They will have been shopping for materials, sewn costumes, used cameras, computers and printers etc to produce a very professional outcome for parents and other visitors. It is certainly a challenge for the girls but a enjoyable one when friendships are forged and talents discovered. It is amazing how much a team of fourteen year old girls can achieve in one week end.

Cropston Guides meet at Richard Hill Primary School, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston on Wednesday evenings 7.15pm to 8 .30pm. We have spaces for more girls who must be age 10, or almost, to start Guides. Contact Christine Miranda 0116 2364293 for more details.

We have a few spaces in Thurcaston Brownies who meet at the school also on the Wednesday evening but from 6 pm until 7.15pm. Brownies start from age 7.

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Anstey Christmas Gala Sat 3rd Dec 2016 Venues open 2:30 - 5:00 pm United Reformed Church – Santa’s Grotto, Stalls, Raffle & Refreshments, Ratby Junior Band 3pm, Woolden Hill School Choir – 3.15pm St Marys Church - Ratby Junior Band 4pm, Latimer School Choir – 4.15pm, St Marys Church Rooms - Stalls & Refreshments Methodist Church - Christmas Tree Festival – Voting 2:30 – 5:00pm & Refreshments Quiz sheets will be available at all venues - £1 Carols in the Nook lead by Ratby Junior Band - 5:15pm Tree Lights Switch on – 5:30pm.

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We’ve had a very busy year as part of the Leicester Road Running League, and have also introduced and developed many new runners that have joined our Couch to 5k programmes throughout the year.

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We’ve had new run leaders join to help us manage the 180 strong memberships we have now. We’ve also had some of our Run Leaders that have just passed their coaching course, so we can offer our members much more advice and guidance.

The Royal British Legion is Looking for new members, this is to ensure we can keep our local branch open. We meet every second Monday of each month, at the Stadon Club Bradgate Road Anstey.

This is an established branch that would welcome all new members.

Team Anstey – Juniors We are really pleased to announce that as of January 2017, we will be offering training for juniors. So any children from 12 years old that would like to join, this will be happening on a Thursday evening 5pm-6pm – Martin High School, Anstey.

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We are also supporting the Anstey Navy Cadet Force. This is a new unit opening 16th November, who are looking to encourage young people to become responsible adults, using the customs and traditions of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines. We take youngsters from the age of 8 to 18 years.

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POLICEMATTERS Welcome to ‘Police Matters’ from the Anstey Dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team. The crime breakdown shows offences committed between 23rd October 2016 and 18th November 2016 inclusive.

Mobile Phones – THINK! – Road Safety A recent campaign was launched by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) designed to draw drivers’ attention to not only the risks posed by being distracted by mobile phones while in control of a vehicle, but the serious penalties which they will face if they are caught. Research by the RAC suggests the number of motorists who illegally use mobile phones while at the wheel is rising.

They surveyed 1,714 motorists and 31% of them said they used a handheld phone behind the wheel compared with 8% in 2014. The number of drivers who said they sent a message or posted on social media rose from 7% to 19%, while 14% said they had taken a photograph or video while driving.

Driving ability is clearly impaired by using a mobile phone and studies have found that talking on a hand-held mobile phone can impair driving more than driving above the drink drive limit.

Department for Transport figures show that a driver impaired or distracted by their phone was a contributory factor in 492 accidents in Britain in 2014, including 21 that were fatal and 84 classed as serious.

Under new rules expected to come in next year, drivers will get six points on their licence and face a £200 fine. There are also plans to ensure that all motorists caught using their mobile phone for the first time will automatically receive penalty points rather than being offered a driving course. These new rules aim to reduce the number of deaths and injured on the roads.

See here for more information http://think.direct.gov.uk/mobile-phones.html So THINK! – Before you pick up that mobile phone whilst driving…………

Crime Figures 23rd October 2016 to 18th Nov 2016 Burglary Dwelling – 2 Burgin Road, Hollow Road Burglary - 1 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage, Etc) - Cropston Road Theft of Motor Vehicle – 0 Theft from Motor Vehicle - 3 (inc Attempts) – Stadon Road, Forest Gate, Edward Street Damage to Motor Vehicle – 1 Church Lane Criminal Damage Dwelling – 1 James Street Criminal Damage - 1 (non Dwelling) (Business Premises, Shed, Garage Etc) - Anstey Library Theft Store – 3 Co-Op x 3 Theft Cycle – 0 Theft Property - 1 Hollow Road

Ho! Ho Ho! As we approach the festive season, and this will be the last ‘Police Matters’ before the big day, we would like to offer some common sense advice to ensure that your property ~ is not a GIFT for someone else! Christmas should be a time for families and fun, but the facts are that each year there is an increase in house burglaries in the run up to the big day itself. Don’t let your Christmas be spoilt;

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Look out for elderly neighbours as the weather gets colder

Also…..”One for the Road?” It is clear that many drivers are still ignoring our advice and are putting others at risk by driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. ‘Tis the season for Christmas Parties so don’t be caught out ~ sort out your ‘designated driver’ or book that Taxi.

Finally, As the Arctic blast begins to hit us and the sound of car windows being scraped is upon us, it is a good time to remind everyone not to leave cars unattended to warm up. This gives out a clear message to the thief ~ “Steal Me”!! To add to your problems your insurance will not want to know as the car was left insecure with keys inside. You can be sure criminals are rubbing their hands in this frosty weather – not to keep warm but thinking about the easy pickings when cars are left unattended with engine running! Don’t make it easy for them.

Merry Christmas to you all – have a safe one!

As always, we would ask all residents of the village to be vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activity to Police on 101 or, if you feel a crime is taking place, 999.

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Anstey WI Anstey WI AGM took place this month and was soon followed by a workshop creating Christmas tree decorations. This was led and supervised by Elizabeth Robinson. At the AGM, special thanks were given to Ann Coney who decided to step down as president. Under her guidance the Anstey group has prospered.

When the business side was completed the fun quickly began.

It was a challenge to decorate our Christmas tree with items of sewing equipment and make them look festive. Amidst a lot of chattering, laughing and coffee breaks we managed to create a festive tree suitable from ladies who sew. The room buzzed with imagination and talent as tape measures, bobbins and thimbles became stars and glittering baubles.

Only by working together could we have created this sparkling Christmas tree. It was a satisfying achievement at the end of the evening.

If you are interested in joining the Anstey WI, either come along to a meeting as a guest (fee £3) where you will be made very welcome or contact Sheila Price on 0116 2205225 for further information. This is held every 2nd Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall on Stadon Road, Anstey The next meeting is on Wednesday 7th December and it will be a Christmas party with various activities arranged.

Christmas Bazaar in aid of St Paul's Church 1:30-3:30 pm,

Saturday 3 December 2016 Village Hall, Woodhouse Eaves, 50p entry fee

FILM PRESENTATIONS Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council November's film, Danish Girl, was a ground-breaking and remarkable story, a tender insight into transgender issues. Throughout the emotional yet gripping tale of Gerda and Einar, who was later known as Lili, there was a bold intensity in Gerda's stunning art work. The Danish countryside was beautiful but the end if the story was quite unexpected. This film was, however, a privilege to watch.

"Florence Foster Jenkins" will be shown on December 9th and lasts 110 minutes.

This real life-story is a perfect comedy drama leading us into Christmas.

Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant harmonise perfectly the humour and pathos. In 1930's and 1940's New York, Florence Foster Jenkins is a wealthy amateur operatic soprano.

Surprisingly, in spite of her poor singing ability, her concerts are always sold out. We just have to laugh at Florence's mesmerising joy.

"Love and Friendship " will be shown on January 13th and lasts 93 minutes.

This romantic comedy drama, based on Jane Austen's novel, "Lady Susan", stars Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon. She favours scandal without scruples and observes that "Facts are horrid things". The costumes are impeccable. "Love and Friendship" will continue our Christmas joy into the New Year.

"Trumbo", will be shown on February 10th.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Film tickets will cost £5 which will include refreshments and a lucky prize draw during the interval. Advanced tickets may be purchased via the parish office –0116 236 7626 or at the door.

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David Snartt Reports...

County Councillor for Bradgate Division. - Borough Councillor for Forest Bradgate.

New Premises Licence Last month I gave information about an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday to Sunday 7.00am until 11.00pm at 42-44 Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves.

I attended the Licensing Sub-committee Hearing along with the Parish Clerk and local residents to oppose this application. I explained that my representations were around the prevention of public nuisance, stating I didn’t feel this application was appropriate in the heart of this residential area and the late selling of alcohol was more akin to an urban area. I also made reference to another village where late night selling had causing problems.

The outcome was the licence was granted with conditions, which included the installation of CCTV and a limitation on the hours alcohol can be sold, this will be 7.00am until 8.00pm.

May I take this opportunity to thank the residents and the Parish Clerk who attended the hearing, for putting their individual concerns and those of the Parish Council forward at the hearing.

Update on Planning Applications Again it has been a busy month, being involved with current planning applications. I would like to update you on two that have taken the majority of my time over the last month.

The application to erect a terrace of three dwellings, comprising of two 3 bed and one 2 bed properties on land adjacent to Grey Crescent, Newtown Linford. I asked for this application to be determined at a Planning Committee at Charnwood Borough Council.

This application was unanimously refused by the members of the committee on the 10th November. Speaking at the meeting I stated I was surprised that this application had a

recommendation to grant permission with conditions. In my view there were many instances where this proposed development did not comply with current policy, going on to outline four main key areas where there were variances from policy and the Local Plan Core Strategy. In my opinion this was over development of this small site and falls short of what is expected in a conservation area and did not protect the amenity and privacy of the near neighbours. I was grateful to the neighbour and Parish Councillor who spoke at the meeting with such passion about keeping the village, especially the conservation area, as it should be protected.

I have had further correspondence with officers at the County Council and Charnwood Borough Council about the latest planning application to vary the existing conditions when outline planning permission was granted for the Fairhaven Farm development on Cropston Road, Anstey. I still feel that delaying the work to The Nook until 30 dwellings are occupied will have a detrimental effect on the local community, local retail businesses and the travelling public. Remembering that there are three sites that will be developed on Cropston Road, all may be at the same time, including the construction traffic travelling through The Nook.

Service of Remembrance This year Joan and I attended two services, the first on Armistice Day held at the Stand Easy Memorial, County Hall. This was a short service of remembrance to the men and women, especially those of Leicestershire, who laid down their lives in the service of their country, in the cause of freedom, justice and peace. It was particularly pleasing to see young children from a local school being part of the service, I believe it is important that we never lose sight of the sacrifices made, especially this year, being 100 years since the battle of the Somme where so many lives were

lost on the first day of the battle.

On the Sunday we were invited to attend the Service of Remembrance at Welbeck Sixth Form College. Again it was an uplifting service, especially with all the students taking part along with parents and families attending, some travelling long distances to be at the service, in my view, we are so lucky to have this College within our communities.

There was an interesting piece of information in the order of service about the Drumhead Service. You may have noticed this also takes place at the Royal Albert Hall Service of Remembrance.

A Drumhead Service was a Religious service conducted in the field during armed conflict, often near to the battlefront. Lacking a church to attend, the military command used its drum, piled neatly and draped with appropriate colours (national or regimental flags for example) to create an altar. Military chaplains or padres were expected to conduct non-denominational or multidenominational services for the troops, the drumhead altar was the ‘generic’ altar, suited to its military purpose.

Anti-social Behaviour I have recently had concerns raised by several residents about anti-social behaviour taking place in Anstey, particularly within The Nook car park. I know Councillor Deborah Taylor has contacted the Police and Crime Commissioner about this issue and the reduction in Police officers within the Parish. I have also alerted the Inspector for this area about the problem of groups of youths gathering in the car park creating noise, throwing bottles, alleged drug taking, and racing around the car park in vehicles with no lights, sometimes up to 11.00pm at night.

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I have had a favourable response from the Inspector that action will be taken to resolve these issues. It is important all anti-social behaviour is reported to the Police, Therefore please make sure you record incidents by telephoning 101. This will then build up a picture on how big the problem of anti-social behaviour is within the village and may influence the Police staffing levels.

County Council Boundary Review You may recall I gave information previously about the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), undertaking a review of the electoral arrangements within Leicestershire. The main purpose of the review was to ensure that the number of voters that each County Councillor represents is approximately the same across the County.

The LGBCE recommendations had to be approved by Parliament and that approval was granted on the 8th November. Although there were changes to some Divisions within the County, my Division of Bradgate stays the same. I did make representations to the Commission, that in my view, the current boundary for Bradgate has a good relationship between the villages. The Commission stated in their report ‘the proposal was proposed and supported locally, the Division has clear boundaries and gives a good level of electoral equality’. The new boundaries will now be in place for the County Council elections in May next year.

As we approach the end of the year, I would like to wish all residents a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

If you need to contact me on any issues, please write to 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester.

LE6 0HH e-mail david.snartt@leics.gov.uk or telephone 01530 244804.

THE MONDAY CLUB

ANSTEY. CROPSTON, THURCASTON AND ROTHLEY To conclude the social Meetings for the year 2016, the Members arrived in November sunshine and enjoyed the happy atmosphere of greetings and anticipation for what the future would hold for this Christmas and the New Year in 2017.

Firstly, of course, the issue of arrangements for Christmas had to be addressed and here we greeted an old friend, Penny Hodgson, who took us through a light hearted look at the festive season. Penny said we all get so involved with the preparation and planning especially the ladies, that we sometimes forget the true meaning of Christmas and whatever message it holds for us.

Penny talked us through some of the many customs and symbols of Christmas, their history and why we still practise them, Some of them have their origins in pagan ancestry, long before Christianity, when the mid-winter festival of Yuletide was celebrated. Other activities are more recent and owe their popularity to Victorian times. Many of us have our own particular customs, passed down through the generations when the nostalgia of our childhood is strong at this time of the year.

Penny also looked at the problem of buying presents, sometimes this gets ever increasingly difficult and expensive and these days very technical as well! But perhaps for many of us

So as we heard, with a great deal of humour supported by the pulling of Crackers and the reading of the sometimes good but corny jokes, we thought about how we would be spending our own Christmas this year mindful of the many blessings we enjoy, compared with many other peoples in different parts of the World. We think about “How to Survive this Christmas” in a materialist way in our consumer led society, whereas for others it may be a grim reality. We concluded Penny’s talk by enjoying a variety of lovely cakes to accompany very welcome cups of tea.

Fortunately, I hope for most of us in our respective villages of Anstey, Thurcaston, Cropston and Rothley that this Christmas will be a time to be enjoyed with friends and family remembering our Lord’s Birthday as we celebrate.

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The Martin High School...

Christmas at MHS…

Our Catering Team

Our Christmas fair is taking place on Friday 16th December, 10 - 11am where we invite our local community to come along and join us. This is one of our school traditions that we are very proud of as it involves the whole school and the local community.

both pupils and staff was all very positive as always!!!!

The team have gone through to the Blakemore Foodservice's Catering Awards on December

1st; these awards acknowledge reward

customers for their

and skill initiative,

and dedication

to

their businesses.

We wish our girls

the best of luck and we hope it’s

a winning year for them, it will be

very well deserved.

We always support 3 charities and last year we raised

£2761.01 which was divided up between:

• Anstey branch of The Multiple Sclerosis Trust

team decides to support one of the

by Every year the catering charities

animal

• Unicef

collecting pet food, last year is was on and this

decided the RSPCA year they have

• Cancer Research the PDSA. Every a vet help donation provided a pet.

goes to

help

We would like to thank many of our local business

in supporting and donating gifts for our raffle, and

BAE Systems

STEM

Presentation

would be delighted if you hopefully again this year we (Science,

Engineering,

Technology, Maths)

could contribute once again, the charities this year November

the

On Friday 4th 2016

by MHS was visited

Lisa and the team continue to give us all first class service

us a Halloween

and they kept their promise and gave

Spooktacular to remember yet again. The feedback from

The school continues to be a very busy and productive learning environment to be in. Our mock exams are taking place from the 2nd of December to the 9th, and alongside of this we have some really exciting things happening in the build up to Christmas.

are yet to be decided. If you feel you could donate or support in any way please contact: mwoodier@martin.leics.sch.uk or Telephone 0116 236 3291 to speak to Mrs Woodier.

Christmas Concert

Our creative arts team are organising our Christmas

the British Aerospace Engineering company.

The BAE is uniquely with the RAF and the Royal Navy. partnered

The visit aimed to enthuse students about the need for

They use physics

scientists and engineers in the future.

from the class room to demonstrate how they

are become real life jobs. The presentation focussed on ‘the

science

of waves, highlighting

three key forms; sound, light and water.’

Concert which is due to take place on Wednesday - STEM Co-ordinator

Miss Hobson

14th December, they are planning an evening of

will as

music, drama, stalls and refreshments which

Takeover Challenge Day

usual be a very popular evening, and will get us into

doors

across

their

organisations England opening to the Christmas spirit.

children and young over roles. people

adult

take It puts

to

and young people

children into decision-making positions

National Cup Football

and to hear

and encourages organisations

businesses

their

A group of our under 16 boys have made it into round

an insight into the and organisations

views.

Children gain adult world benefit from a

4 of The National Cup Football, they beat Brinsworth fresh about their

perspective work.

Academy from Rotherham and the girls under 14 are

Children and young people who take part benefit from having fun, being heard,

in round 3 where they will be travelling to Nottingham

part in decision making and developing interests and skills.

25 pupils across

to compete, good luck girls! taking

the school took part this year on November. They shadowed members of staff across

A group of GCSE PE pupils are going for a 2 day resithe board, head teacher to support to various departments gaining an

from our staff

dential in the Peake District where they will mountain insight into the working environment in education. biking and orienteering. http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/learn-more/takeover-challenge

On Sunday 13th November three of our pupils, Rachel

the Hadfield, Corey and Aarron Clough joined

remembrance from

procession and laid a wreath

all the

Remembrance Day

staff and pupils at The Martin High School…well

done

and thank you. Mrs Woodier - Repro Manager

Celebrating the Success

of our GCSE

3D Art students

This is some of the excellent work produced by our GCSE students last year, 93% of 30 students achieved an A-C grade.

Well done

Report from Anstey Parish Council your opinions and if you would like let us know New Councillor

these

at the Parish Office this will help inform The Parish Council are pleased to introduce future decisions for the lighting display.

Sue who Councillor Billington has been co-opted onto the Parish Council. Sue has lived in the village for 30 years and now feels that she has time to devote more time to the Community. Sue has experience in both the public and private organisations and is the Chair of Governors at New College Leicester.

Swifts Anstey

Anstey Youth Café

Grant funding for local groups was decided at the meeting on the 22nd November and the following groups will benefit from a grant to further their work in the community:

Community Planting

£770.00 £770.00

Leicester 40th Scouts Anstey Navy Cadets Christmas Lunch

Anstey Anstey Town Charity Royal British Legion

£400.00 £560.00

£250.00 £250.00

The Council applied for and have been awarded a ‘free of charge’ consignment of trees and hedge planting whips from the Woodlands Trust. These will be planted at Mitchells Field to reinforce the existing sparse hedge row between the car park area and the Cropston Road. The plants are to be delivered in December and they need to be put into the ground as soon as possible so they don’t dry out. If you are free on the 15th December, you are over the age of 18 and would like to help the Anstey Parish Council ground staff plant this hedge row, please get in touch with us at the Parish Office by the 9th December 2016. This will enable you to sign up as a volunteer and take part in the planting of the new hedgerow.

£320.00 Churches Together

£150.00 Good Neighbour Scheme

Anstey & Glenfield Cricket £510.00 The Parish Council is looking to launch a Anstey Nomads

£510.00 Good Neighbour Scheme in early 2017.

Anstey Community Library £510.00 Keeping an eye out for your neighbour,

informal neighbourly tasks and random acts The work of local groups helps to enhance of kindness go on between Anstey residents village life the Parish Council are keen to and have done so for years. The Parish support them. The next opportunity to receive

Council is not seeking to formalise those

grants from the Parish Council will be at the

Parish Meeting which is to be held on the 18th good deeds it is hoping that our growing

community can come together to support others who may just need some assistance.

April 2017.

off the ground or from like minded groups where there may be potential in partnering so that we have as strong an offering as we can in Anstey then we would like to hear from you so please get in touch.

If you want to mull it over or give yourself time to decide if it will make it on to your New Year Resolutions list then this is the right time of year to be doing that. Look out for our next article in January’s edition where we will be announcing the launch of our Good Neighbour Scheme, how to get involved and details of our drop in session.

Christmas Closure The Parish Office will close on for the Christmas holiday on Friday 23rd December at midday and reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. On behalf of the Parish Council I wish you all a very happy and health Christmas.

Date of future Full Council Meetings 13th December 2016 / Budget Meeting 10th January 2016 / 31st January 2016.

Liz Hawkes Clerk to the Council

Your councillors are: Martin Broomhead, Nigel Aston, Vicky Ball, Sue Billington, Emma Bown, Ian Grogan, Melissa Hadfield, Mandy Jordan, Glyn McAllister, Roger Peat, Brian Rowlinson, John Sutherington, Deborah Taylor and Chris Tunaley.

Christmas Lights

The idea is it will be a community led project with the types of support offered to be The Christmas Lights are now all installed and

decided. We need volunteers. Whether you hopefully you will have had the chance to have an hour every six months or a regular Your councillors can be contacted through

see them working. This is the final year of the current contract for the tree and lamppost allocation of time that you could offer or a the council offices: Tel: (0116) 236 2646 or decorations

and the Council will need to specific service that you would be willing to email: clerk@ansteypc.org decide the scheme for next year.

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Deborah Taylor,

Borough Councillor for Anstey

6 Geary Close, Anstey LE7 7LW - Email: Cllr.Deborah.Taylor@charnwood.gov.uk Tel: 0116 2350126 - Twitter: @CllrDTaylor

Latest Borough News…

By the time you read this issue we will be into December with Christmas soon approaching.

I have now moved house so please note my change of address if you need to contact me.

All my other contact details remain the same however, we are still waiting for our home telephone number to transfer across but hopefully this will happen soon. The move went very smoothly even though I succumbed to a head cold on the move day. We are slowly getting back to some sort of organisation, but we were without telephone or internet access for four days, which was hard going! Unfortunately, due to the move and not being well with a cold I missed Anstey’s Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November for the first time in a number of years. The weather was kind to us and I paid my respects in private whilst at home on my new road, named after Arthur Caleb Geary who died in World War One. We have the Christmas lights switch on and Anstey Christmas Gala on Saturday 3rd December and I look forward to seeing you all there. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Neighbourhood Policing Team In my report last month, I mentioned I had emailed the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Lord Bach, regarding the loss of our Police Constable (PC), Andy Folland. I have just received a reply from the PCC. Lord Bach has explained that PC Folland was needed in an area with a higher crime rate to cover for the reduction of three PC’s on a temporary basis. Lord Bach has confirmed that PC Folland will be returning to Anstey at some point in the near future and I look forward to welcoming him back.

Leicester and Leicestershire Combined Authority Charnwood Borough Council has voted to become part of the Leicester and Leicestershire Combined Authority and is now taking part in discussions regarding the functioning of the Combined Authority and its Constitution.

By working together with other Leicestershire authorities, the Council will secure a more robust strategic decision making process on

important issues affecting the area and will develop cross border strategic alliances.

This will improve the Council’s ability to take advantage of any opportunities for investment and improved functions within their area. If approved by all the relevant councils, the functioning documents will be adopted at the first meeting of the Combined Authority, which is anticipated to be in January 2017.

The nominations to the Combined Authority for Charnwood Borough Council and its committees will take effect once the Combined Authority is formally established.

Below are the Councillors that have been selected to sit on the Combined Authority and I am delighted to have been selected as the named substitute for the Transport Committee.

• Member of the Leicester and Leicestershire Combined Authority: Councillor Slater (as the Leader) with Councillor Morgan as the named substitute • Transport Committee: Councillor Snartt with Councillor Taylor as the named substitute • Planning Committee: Councillor Vardy with Councillor Smidowicz as the named substitute • Overview & Scrutiny Committee: Councillor Parsons with Councillor Jukes as the named substitute

Loughborough Christmas Events On Sunday 27th November, Loughborough’s Christmas lights were officially switched on.

There will be further events running throughout December and I have highlighted some of them below: Rotary’s Santa Fun Run and Walk, Sunday 4th December: Event starts at 11am in Loughborough marketplace Christmas Cracker Market, Wednesday 14th December till Sunday 18th December: A series of markets including a farmers market, weekly retail markets and specialist arts, craft and food market. All markets will have entertainment and music.

Christmas Fun Day, Sunday 11th December: Festive music, street entertainment and a car boot sale.

Festivities have been organised by Charnwood Borough Council, in partnership with Love Loughborough. There is free parking available every Sunday from November 27th

until Christmas at all Council owned car parks in Loughborough, excluding Brown’s Lane.

For full details of the 2016 Christmas programme visit www.loveloughborough.co .uk/christmas

Community Defibrillator Further to my request, Anstey Parish Council has kindly agreed to site the community defibrillator in a key coded cabinet on the wall of the Parish office at Jubilee Hall. They have also agreed to finance the electrical work needed to install the defibrillator, the ongoing maintenance and to insure the defibrillator under the Council’s insurance policy. I am hoping by the time this report goes to print I will have placed the order for the defibrillator. More updates to follow.

Charnwood Borough Council Taxis Charnwood Borough Council officers and the police carried out a number of safety checks on taxis during an operation on Tuesday 15th November and all of the taxis passed.

15 private hire taxis reported to the temporary inspection centre at Sandicliffe Motors in Loughborough. All of the drivers were complying with their licences and all the vehicles were in good condition.

Taxis that were in the area visited the garage to undertake a series of checks including: • the interior condition of the vehicle • whether the driver had their badge and taxi plates displayed • The condition of the vehicle tyres An inspector from the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency checked the vehicles and they all passed. Four vehicles were given notice to fix minor brake and lighting defects on their vehicles within seven days or face possible suspension. Four verbal advisories were given regarding tyre issues and vehicle signage. All vehicles were roadworthy and able to continue trading.

Anyone concerned about a taxi or its driver can contact the Council on 01509 634562 or by emailing licensing@charnwood.gov.uk.

If you have any issues or concerns, I am here to help.

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In order for people to see what we are doing in school, we also had our first Community Open Day of the year which was held at the end of November. This was a chance for people to come and join in with lessons, talk with me and see where our vision is taking us.

Our last community event of 2016 is our EYFS and KS1 Christmas performance on 6th December. Please feel free to ring the office on 01162362154 to book your place and join us for a mince pie!

Welcome to to our latest update

share with Year 6 residential

you all the fantastic developments at Our Year 6 children had a fantastic time Woolden Hill! We are very proud of the events in Norfolk on their recent residential. The This term we have also started our wrap

around care programme. School is now taking place at the school and hope that children have grown in confidence

open to pupils from 7:30am to 5:45pm and a you will enjoy reading about them.

Building Works

At the start of this term, we were really pleased to welcome the children back to our new improved classrooms and learning environment. Over the Summer Holidays, our closed classrooms were completed and a brand new library fitted thanks to our fantastic WHA! The children are all loving being in their new classrooms and really like adding their ideas to the new curiosity corridor!

Creativity in Action!

Our children have been very active in their learning this term. Within our topics, the involved in engaging

children

are experiences to really help to bring our topics

to life! This could be learning day an active such as when our Year 6 children made igloos marshmallows,

using ice and cotton wool balls. We also invite visitors to come and engage our children such as when the local police team came to see Year 2. Mrs Johnson

was even arrested and put in hand cuffs,

which the children found very amusing!!!

links, also use Where there are great we

tremendously, although, not surprisingly when they were brave enough to jump of high towers, whizz down the zip wire and climb to the top of the climbing tower!

wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and homework support is available for our pupils.

We have also started three community clubs running from 6pm till 7pm. On a Monday, we have our Boxercise class for adults. Tuesday is our advanced gymnastics course and Wednesdays is football club. Please ring the school office to find out more.

in the

By going on the residential at this point year, we really see the children blossom when

back to school. We are very

they come proud of all of our Year 6 pupils and they really are ambassadors of the school!

Academy Discovery Schools

Trust

There are now fifteen schools in the Discovery Schools Academy Trust. This gives us the opportunity to plan, share and organise lots

of exciting events for our pupils. This term, we have been very busy! Our first ever Wilton Off has been taking place where the

Bake children were tasked with baking Autumn made

Biscuits.

Our winner, Skye Martin, beautiful orange scented biscuits. She has now made it through

to cook at South

Wigston High School in the finals later this

our Maths Conference on Children

Saturday 12th November.

from Key engaging trips to support our learning. This Stage 2 were invited to network with one

term, we have visited the Sea Life Centre in

on Maths activities. The children Birmingham to think about marine life animals

another

received sessions from the Math Magicians will

Our Year 5 children

and costal erosion.

and Mad Science and participated in fun be visiting Harry Potter World and our Year 3

activities such as The Crystal Maze, the will be learning

children how to pan for gold Community and make jewellery at the jewellery quarter Links Fibonacci sequence and the Vitruvian Man.

We really believe in order for us to be the best in Birmingham.

be, being part of the community is WHA I would like to say a huge thank you to

Sports at Woolden

Hill we can Finally, key. This term we held our Macmillan Coffee our dedicated WHA! Already this term, they Mr Earls has This term, our new sports coach,

Morning – it was lovely to see lots of people have

worked tirelessly to organise our first been working hard to provide a variety of join us for the day and we raised a fantastic family disco of the year, a community tournaments for our pupils.

We £616!

clubs and have taken part in football, basketball,

Welly Walk. Our

gardening fairdayis and our

Christmas planned for Thursday 1st and to

even a Dance Off! Well done December.

Please come and support netball

us and who have participated

all children and

start the month of December in style! shown everyone our great team spirit!

have enjoyed

I hope that you hearing

about the developments and opportunities

on offer at Woolden Hill.

I am very grateful to

the community members who continue

to

toall ofsupport I look forward

the school.

exciting

working with you and sharing more plans with you very soon! With warm regards,

Sarah Sadler

Headteacher

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We

also had

term and will have a special cooking demonstration and training during the session. Good luck Skye!

Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club

February 8 Hellebores - Caroline Tait March 8 Growing Healthy Plants - Sally Smith April 12 Success with Vegetables David Thornton

anaesthetic.

nightshade (Atropa Deadly

belladonna)

is a rare plant, but is very dangerous. The berries are very shiny, with a reflective surface, 8-10 berries can

be fatal! Mandrake and Deadly Nightshade are very rare and do not often appear in our

gardens.

However, many plants that cultivate we all

still have hidden dangers. Monkshood or Aconitum has been used as a killer poison in recent cases of murder, and those beautiful foxgloves (digitalis) that we all rely on for spring colour and stature have always been associated with with heart problems

and should be handled

care.

Morning glory, poppies, euphorbia rue, hemp

and yew all have a secret life, as a stimulant, as a

drug, as a poison, as a cause of skin rashes

or in the case of yew as a source of anti- cancer

we grow and care for in our gardens are perfectly safe and give us drugs.

Many of the plants

much to treasure and enjoy, but the talk was a useful reminder that we should take care and

treat plants with respect.

talk, full of interest and curiosity. But we all came away with one clear

It was a fascinating

messageâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś. NOW WASH YOUR HANDS!

2016 successful year for the Club. We held nine Club nights at the Thurcaston village was another

hall our summer programme included a visit and

to Whatton Hall gardens near Kegworth and a

trip to Renishaw

Hall in Derbyshire, a recent winner of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Garden of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

July 12 Evening Visit to Goadby Marwood Hall

June 9 Friday - Club Outing 1.

RHS Chatsworth Flower Show

screaming

as it is pulled up and then of the plant

the gardener

dies! In reality,

the plant takes 3 years a good

size, and to reach has a reputation

for

helping female fertility and as a powerful

May 10 Great British Gardens - Jeff Bates

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January 11 An English Country Garden Preceded by the AGM (15/20mins.)

Val Williams

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This spooky and very seasonal theme was the topic at the latest meeting of the Thurcaston and Cropston gardening club for their cold and frosty

November meeting. Michael Brown, who is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;historic gardenerâ&#x20AC;? gave the club a thrilling guide to the rarefied world of poisonous plants. He told us about their uses over the centuries and throughout the world. His audience were kept completely enthralled by Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of photographs and historic pictures, accompanied

by myths

and tales to demonstrate the use of such dangerous and

mysterious plants.

Programme of Events 2017

August 9 Stunning Shrubs for Spring & Summer Nick Hamilton

September 2 Saturday - Annual Show Richard Hill Primary School October 11 Woodland Gems - Andrew Ward October 20 Friday - Club Outing 2.

Westonbirt Arboretum November 8 Fruit Growing - Philip Aubury December 13 Festive Evening Meetings are held at the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall and start at 7.45 pm on the second Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise stated).

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Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society The Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society’s final meeting of 2016 was held on November 15th and included a brief AGM followed by a talk about Hugh Latimer by Val Wadge from the Rothley History Society.

The AGM included a review of the year’s activities. A request for suggestions for future meetings resulted in ideas for indoor meetings and visits. Brenda Hooper retired from the Committee (Chair). She was thanked for her contribution as a founding member of the Society and elected by members as Honorary President.

The other Committee members were re-elected en bloc.

The Committee now has only four members and would welcome new recruits.

Val Wadge began her talk on Hugh Latimer by reminding us what a turbulent period of history he lived through; his life spanned the reigns of four Tudor monarchs, fraught with both religious and political upheaval. He was born around 1485 and died as one of the three Oxford Martyrs in 1555.

He was the son of a yeoman farmer in Thurcaston and was educated locally before entering Clare College Cambridge at 14. He never forgot his early life and used quotes from his background in his sermons.

He was in Cambridge at a time when the radical ideas of Martin Luther were being discussed and was influenced by the ideas of Thomas Bilney. He won favour from Henry VIII by speaking in support of the annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon.

Henry rewarded Latimer with the living of West Kington Wiltshire in 1531, but he

was soon accused of heretical preaching and refusing to subscribe to certain Articles of Faith. In 1532 he was excommunicated and imprisoned until he submitted. In 1535 he became Bishop of Worcester and by 1536 he was generally regarded as one of the leaders of the Reforms. Latimer was forced to resign in 1539 when there was a return to more orthodox Catholicism. For the remainder of Henry’s reign he continued to be suspected of heresy and spent time in the Tower of London.

When Edward VI acceded in January 1547 Latimer was freed and became a popular preacher, described as the ‘most radical preacher of his age’.

Latimer’s fortunes changed again when Catholic Mary (bloody Mary) became Queen He had returned to Thurcaston but in 1553 he was arrested here and taken to Oxford for trial there he was convicted and burned at the stake with fellow reformer Nicholas Ridley on October 16th 1555. His final words to Ridley “we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England as I trust shall never be put out.”

The evening ended with mince pies and soft drinks and an opportunity to look at the Latimer Memorial inside the Church, and a display relating to Latimer.

The first meeting of 2017 will take place on Tuesday 17th January, at 7.30 in the Harrison Room, All Saints’ Church, Thurcaston. Sandra Moore will return with a talk entitled “What business is it of yours?” We have a new website, please visit http://www.thurcastoncropstonhistory.org.uk

Loughborough Library Local Studies Volunteers Exhibition “The Listeners Beaumanor Hall” The above volunteers are providing a display 1st February until 31st March 2017 in the Library on Granby Street to acknowledge the work carried out by the Listeners at Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire.

“Beaumanor was the headquarters of the War Office Y Group.

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Borough Councillor Report Cllr John J. Sutherington.

Ward Councillor. Anstey. 43 George Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7DT. 0116 2204643. M 07939070603. - Email:- cllr.john.sutherington@charnwood.gov.uk Just another couple of weeks before our most joyous time of the year when Jesus was born, is with us again. Yes, Christmas is coming the “Goose” is getting fat? Whoever as a goose for Christmas dinner? I certainly never have.

And as for putting a penny in the old man’s hat, where’s that come from?

Before then of course we will be trying to get our heads round the odd thoughts of the man the Americans voted to be the 45th.

President of the USA Mr. Donald Trump! What or how he will lead the biggest and most powerful country in the free world remains to be seen. I do hope that he as some very good advisors.

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN Another fine day was bestowed upon us to remember all those who gave their lives in 2 world wars. Lots of people congregated at the War memorial Stadon Road Anstey, along with local organisations and dignitaries. All went well; I suspect not many there knew that a couple of weeks before, persons as yet unknown had tried to set alight to the bushes around the grounds. Wreathes were laid and a respectful 2 minutes silence was observed at 11am.

During remembrance week there was a feature on BBC Radio Leicester in which myself and Stephanie from Davidson homes were interviewed. There site opposite Anstey Cemetery as 9 roads which are all named after some of those who gave their lives in WW1. Those honoured thus far; • Private William BOSWORTH. Died 27/09 /16. (22) Wellington Regiment.

• Gunner Thomas BOSWORTH. Died24/07/16. (24) Ryl. Garrison Artillery.

• L/Corp. James Edward FREER. Died 29/09/18. (30) Ryl. Dublin Fusiliers.

• Gunner Arthur Caleb GEARY. Died 22/07/17. (40) Ryl. Field Artillery.

• Corp. Robert Edward GLOVER. Died 01/09/18. (?) Leicestershire Reg. • Corp. George H. GRAVES. Died 20/07/18. (?) West Yorks. Regiment.

• Pr. Arthur Harry GRETTON. Died 12/11/14. (?) Northumberland Fusiliers.

• Pr. Archibald William GRETTON. Died 04/03/19. (27) RVL Army Serv. Crp • Pr. Herbert Jarvis HARRISON. Died 09/11/14. (?) Coldstream Guards.

• H.F. HARRISON. Lost without trace…

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• Pr. John Walter PROTHEROE. Died 27/09/17. (38) Leicestershire Reg. • Corp. Henry Edward PROTHROE. Died 21/03/18. (26) Leicestershire Reg. • Pr. Albert SUMMERFIELD. Died 25/09/16. (25) Leicestershire Regiment.

In all 134 people from Anstey lost their lives in the 2 world wars. We should continue to remember them ALL. I understand that the land the War memorial stands on was donated by the Martin Family who have a long association with Anstey. Built after WW1 it was unveiled on May 7th. 1921. at a cost of around £800. New panels were installed in 2008/9 due to vandalism. A representative of the Martin Family was present and laid a wreath at this year’s remembrance service.

RED RED WINE Well it seems our illustrious England football Captain Wayne Rooney aged 31 going on 18? had a little too much to drink at a wedding reception after a recent England game. Of course our wonderful press guys got hold of the story and plastered it all over the national newspapers. Don’t they just love digging the knife in? Build ‘em up then knock ‘em down. I am not one of Mr Rooney’s greatest fans but he has saved England on more than one occasion in the past. I did think however that his red teeth were a good match along with the red shirt he was wearing!!! H I C!

Bromsgrove. Worcestershire. Is also looking at rules that stop neighbouring homes being cast into shadow. Across England current legislation enables up to 42 homes per hectare. But most new build homes are standing at 31 HPH. The idea seems to encourage more tenement blocks and 3-4 storey housing. The new government white paper out soon is aimed at solving our housing crisis. From what I recall in the past “tenement blocks” have been tried before during the 60’s. Many of which are no longer. Perhaps a little more research should be done…

CBC SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS As I have reported many times in this column, money is available for local organisations, but you do have to apply we don’t just give it to you!!! For more information get in touch; grants@charnwood.gov.uk The next deadline to apply is January 17th. 2017. It’s there to help your club/organisation to improve. I have been able to support Cropston and Newtown Linford Cricket Clubs plus others in the past. Get your application form NOW!

TEAM SUTTY! I have finally got the results of the Leicestershire ½ marathon which was run through the streets of Leicester City recently, in which “Team Sutty” entered a team. 1932 competitors’ completed the 13.1mile course.

N.Y.E. Just a reminder Tickets are going fast for our annual Vinyl night at the Nomads. The usual crew will be there to entertain you. It is ALL ticket at £5 each which includes a curly sandwich or two.

Plus of course a raffle, some equally gnarled entertainers and hissy records. Tickets available from Geoff Preston 0116 2362168 or Micky Wilkes 0116 2354674. But please hurry.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE I see that one of our most treasured assets “Buckingham Palace” is to undergo extensive refurbishment over the next 10 years. The cost will be about £369 million. Money well spent on one of this country’s most treasured buildings.

THE ONLY WAY IS UP? I understand that height limits to new housing could be axed? I have read that ministers want to relax strict laws dating back to 1947.

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• My eldest Son Mark came 497th.

In 1hr. 49min.56sec.

• Nephew Ryan Sutherington. 749th.

1hr. 56min. 46sec.

• My Daughter Gemma. 1257th.

2hrs. 12min. 24sec.

Richard Hill C of E Primary School, Thurcaston, is a GOOD Church School. Following our recent Church School Inspection (SIAMs) we were graded good. The inspector wrote in her report “Richard Hill is a warm and welcoming Christian family where everyone prays, cares, learns and share life’s journey together. All work together to provide a whole school community where everyone wants the best for the children”.

Money raised by “TS” for LOROS amounted to £638.36p. Well done ya’ll!

SUPPORT YOUR VILLAGE I know Beaumont Leys is just up the road, but when you can please support our local village shops, businesses and organisations.

It’s NOT always cheaper up the hill?

“Pupil voice is gathered weekly from classes

way to listen to the children”.

as an important

TRUE STORY. Honest.

“Parents praise staff in this school which is

enough

to respond

to individual

‘small needs

and where staff know all the children’.”

I recently rang a well-known pizza place.

“Hello its Karl hear how can I help you today sir?” I said “Well have a guess Karl?” -Silence“You wouldn’t by any chance have a radiator cap for a 1979 Cortina MK2 would you I inquired?

members attended an Anti-bullying awareness conference at

King Power Stadium . We spent the day in workshops

and created an anti various

end of the day. We

bullying poem by the

see the

even got to meet Filbert Fox and League

Trophy.

Premier

very

proud of our school and We are everyone in it and are pleased that the Church inspector has recognised how good we are.

I think you must have the wrong number sir and put the phone down. I had a cottage pie instead.

And just remember “Never” electrician with NO eye brows.

trust

an

And finally.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

Thank you for your continued support in these trying times…

Yours Cllr. John J. Sutherington. ☺

On Friday 18th November we all dressed up

in spots to help raise money for Children in

Need.

We managed to raise £125 towards

the charity. We even manged to get Pudsey Bear to help us with our Awards assembly!

year 5/6 children have been busy writing The

persuasive letters to various companies around the county to ask them to donate raffle prizes for our upcoming Christmas Fair.

The fair will be on Thursday 15th December from 3.30-5.30pm. There will be a variety of stalls to play games and make Christmas Crafts as well as tombolas and of course the opportunity to get your Christmas list given to Santa. Please come and join us in our Christmas celebrations.

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Nomads News

Reece Preston-Hayes

Finally a small albeit temporary in

upturn

form for Nomads, as we entered November we

a respectable draw at local rivals Ashby fought

hard and

Ivanhoe, both teams

hosts

Nomads could of shocked the by snatching a win late in the game

but our efforts were held off for an equal share of the points.

The best result of the month came at Dunkirk (who play coincidently

next to Greenwood.)

Hosts Dunkirk

had beat Nomads

previously

when they were the travellers and the first half

went their way as led 1-0 at the half way

point. A second half battle swung the tide to our travelling team, it would like to be another draw but Nomads

a late penalty meant

would be walking away with 3 points for the

first time in a while!

pretty

even

but

two

defensive/keeper

errors pinned miscommunication

Nomads back at 3-1, Radcliffe added to their lead with a fantastic free kick and a late penalty to firmly win the match and dampen Nomads spirits.

Our reserves managed to pull themselves out

of the bottom

spot of their league

and have had fairly matches but only

close contested

a single win to their

name in November.

However a dip with a new are luck took

a long tiring Off the pitch Nomads

have elected

We then faced a team who have constantly

struggled in the past two seasons but this year

the has been a lot better for Greenwood, travelling side had already played at our ground but the match was abandoned at 1

1. Not much would differ in the rematch this took the lead early on and

time Greenwood had the best of the first half. Second half things turned in Nomads and favour

game

ironically ended at 1 goal a piece.

midweek cup game that went to extra time verge

and was on the of going to a replay because for some reason an (yes a replay extra time then a replay makes more sense

then E.T. and Penalties or just a replay after

normal time.) However opponents Belper United

sprung a quick counter attack in the dying seconds of the game to see them

into the next round.

Then a we 2nd faced

placed Radcliffe

and with 20 minutes down both sides were

Chairman, local business man Carl Watson,

who hopes to invest in the Nomads in order

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Severn Trent remind customers to be wary of bogus callers SEVERN TRENT has warned its customers to be extra vigilant after callous crooks claimed to be working on behalf of the company in Leicestershire earlier this week (7 November).

A customer was approached by a man claiming to be from a drainage company who asked for a significant deposit to carry out work at her home. After paying the deposit, the customer became concerned and contacted Severn Trent which was not involved.

The matter is now being investigated by Leicestershire Police.

Severn Trent is now reminding all customers in the county to check for identification before agreeing to any work at their homes.

Hilary Bennett, head of customer contact at Severn Trent, said: “We can’t stress how important it is for customers to check the identity of the person knocking on the door.

It doesn’t matter how convincing they look, if they work for us they’ll be carrying an identity card and you can check that they’re legitimate by ringing 0345 604 1655.

“We’d also never try to get access to a customer’s house to fix pipes or to fit meters without making an appointment first and, even then, if anyone has any doubts, they should call us to double check.

“Our phone lines are manned 24-hours a day, seven days a week, and our employees fully expect customers to check their identity, either with a card or a call, and they’ll wait while you carry out the necessary checks.”

In addition, Severn Trent would never ask customers to pay for a service on the doorstep, or ask for bank details over the telephone.

The company also operates a doorstep password scheme to help protect customers from bogus callers, find out more here: www.stwater.co.uk/doorstep-password

Walking Football If you thought your football career was over, think again!

Walking Football is a slower paced version of the game, aimed at the over 50’s.

Walking Football is one of the latest crazes in the football world. It is an activity that gives those that had previously given up playing the chance to get back into the sport they love.

As you’ve guessed Walking Football involves a lot of… well… walking. It carries all the same rules as everyday football, except you can’t pick up too much speed. It provides a sociable, fun and safe environment for those looking to be a little more active in their spare time.

Guidelines for Sessions -

Players are encouraged to avoid sprinting, running or jogging while the ball is in play

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Anyone doing so is penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team

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If the ball goes off the pitch over the touchline, the game is restarted via a kick, roll or throw-in (to allow for different physical capabilities)

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It can be played indoors or outdoors

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Numbers per team are dependent on the number of participants at each session

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No pitch size/surface constraints - dependent on venue

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Variations and game adaptations can be made to suit participants’ needs and capabilities.

We have a number of sessions up and running (or should we say walking) that are open to everyone: Loughborough Leisure Centre, Loughborough, LE11 3HE, Monday 6pm - 7pm Wreake Valley Community College, Syston, LE7 1LY, Mondays 5pm - 6pm Markfield Community Centre, Markfield,LE67 9ST, Tuesday - two sessions, 10:30am 11:30am & 6:30pm -7:30pm Find out more at http://www.leicestershirefa.com/players/walking-football

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“Lacemakers and Luddites” Talk by Mr Tony Jarram Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Monday January 23 at 7.30 p.m.

An illustrated talk of the of the development of lacemaking from hand made to machine production.

The story is centred on the East Midlands especially Loughborough and its environs. It is a story of invention, migration and destruction and is as full of twists and turns as lace itself. The research for this project started with an exhibition by the Friends of Charnwood Museum in 2007 and has continued ever since with an international following by the descendants of former lace workers. A recent exhibition in Loughborough Library further enhanced the story. Tony will raise several controversial theories relating to the Luddite attack in Loughborough and the reasons why the industry left the town to re-establish in the South West of England and beyond.

Further information Peter Bertram 01162 100 572

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland have opened the doors to a new office in Loughborough A £0.5m Big Lottery award has enabled Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland to continue its health and wellbeing service in the Hinckley area and to extend it into Charnwood and North West Leicestershire.

A new team has taken up residence in offices above the charity shop at 24 Biggin Street, Loughborough to offer health & wellbeing activities, regular Information & Advice drop-ins and Befriending to older people across the Charnwood area.

Anna Southam, Befriending Co-ordinator commented: “This project will provide much needed services to the older residents of Charnwood, their families and carers. It will help to improve the health & wellbeing of our over 50’s and reduce the loneliness and social isolation that can occur later in life. We urgently need volunteer befrienders, male or female, so if you can make a cup of tea, offer a helping hand or a listening ear for an hour or two each week or fortnight we would love to hear from you. If you’d like to volunteer to do some admin work or help to lead a social group we do need support across all areas of our project as well so do please get in touch.”

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