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HIGHCLIFFE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY (HATS) SPRING PLAY: “ALLO ALLO” - MAY 19TH, 20TH, AND 21st.

WOW, How time flies. It doesn’t seem 5 minutes since we were advertising and rehearsing Alice in Wonderland, our Panto 2015. It was a well attended production with fantastic audience feedback.

Here we are already in full swing with rehearsals for “Allo Allo” our Spring Play. This is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd, by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft.

This year HATS will be celebrating our 25th anniversary. Now that’s what you call an achievement. And amazingly we still have a few of the original members. Unfortunately as we are a not for profit group our funds will not stretch to award them with the standard “Carriage clock”. I am afraid they will have to be content with the coffee and biscuits provided in rehearsals. All together now, boo, hiss or clap, whatever you feel about our meagre acknowledgement to them.

Anyway, to mark our tremendous 25th anniversary achievement, we wanted to produce something very special. Our Director has decided on an iconic English comedy. “Allo Allo”. I am sure that the people who have seen this will remember just how funny it is, as well as being slightly “naughty” at times.

Just the mention of the title is likely to have you all smiling and laughing to yourself already.

Rene and his frivolous antics with his “women”, the outrageous flirting of Rene’s “women”, Edith neglected by Rene and desperate for his attention, the hilarious antics of the French Resistance, the list goes on.

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We are writing as your Birstall Conservative Councillors who represent Birstall and Wanlip on Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council Wanlip lane Bus Shelter: We are aware of the concerns regarding the lack of a bus shelter on Wanlip lane Birstall.

Iain Bentley in his capacity as a County Councillor has tried to get the unused bus shelter (currently sited outside Birstall Cabs) moved to the Windmill Hill terminus stop on Wanlip lane. This shelter is owned by Clear channel who’s interest is in the siting of this bus shelter for advertising purposes, and not whether or not it serves any bus route. Birstall County councillor Iain Bentley has offered to pay for a bus shelter himself which he hopes will be erected by the end of May. The siting of the new bus stop has to be approved by before any work can commence.

Greengate Lane Traffic Lights: Iain Bentley, County Councillor for Birstall and Wanlip was contacted by concerned residents who were worried that Leicester City Council were conducting a meaningless consultation by only posting leaflets about a proposed scheme to put traffic lights on the railway bridge at the top of Greengate Lane.

Iain Bentley arranged a meeting with a Geoff Mee from Leicester City Council on 14th March and the following was agreed with both Iain Bentley (County Councillor) and

Ann Marshall (Chair of Birstall parish council).

Further consultation would be carried out, and if and when, any traffic calming were to be deemed desirable then before being implemented, there would be a trial period to establish whether or not a such a scheme would be helpful or harmful. Edward Agar, Charnwood MP is also very much aware of this issue and has also been in communication with Geoff Mee of Leicester City Council and has established a meaningful dialogue.

Loughborough Road Bus Lane: County Councillor Iain Bentley supported by David Gaskell, Renata Jones and Serinda Shergill have all raised concerns at the highest level at Leicestershire County Council.

In our view, it will only make the traffic at peak times through Birstall, worse. We understand this bus lane was to being funded through part of the S106 package from Hallam Fields.

We are of the view that two bus stops set into the large pavement would be far better to allow buses to pull in off the main road without obstructing a lane.

Birstall Road The residents of Birstall Road Birstall will soon see the speed cushion replaced after the road is resurfaced. The long awaited replacement, and the new second Speed Indication Devise S.I.D. will be replaced by the end of June, so I have been informed by Stuart Bullen of Leicestershire County council.

Hallam Fields School Saving the best ‘til last. County Councillor Iain Bentley has, with huge amounts of help and support from his conservative colleagues David Gaskell, Renata Jones and Serinda Shergill and from the education department of Leicestershire County Council, The

Palmer-Tomkinson trust and Jelsons ltd, has progressed the long awaited school. I can state that the planning application for the school is expected to be lodged with Charnwood Borough Council by mid-May. The school will be open for the autumn term 2017 and be modelled on Fosse brook school in Leicester forest east with class rooms arranged on a gently curing arc facing towards Harrowgate Drive. The school will provide 210 places. On opening in 2017 Year 1 will fully open ready to accept 30 pupils.

There will be a phased occupation of the school and will be fully occupied by 2020.

This was an election pledge in 2014 by Iain Bentley. We deliver results not petitions!

We are the first to admit we are not the best at utilising social media for what we, as your Borough and County Councillors are doing on your behalf. As a busy group of individuals who are not the most up to date with technology, we do our best in our own way.

We work hard for local residents and deal with concerns at our monthly drop in session, and also by attending the monthly Parish, Borough and County meetings on your behalf. If you ever need us, or want to know what we are up to, please feel free to call Iain Bentley on 07973 634017 or email iain@bgbltd.uk We are available to visit on the last Saturday of every month between 10am and 12pm at the old Parish council offices opposite Birstall Garden Centre.

We hope to use our Facebook page more in the coming months.

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Bowls - A Fun Game The game of bowls has been around for a long time. This picture was taken over 100 years ago and I am sure some of your readers will recognize the bearded man who was one of the greatest sportsmen this country has ever produced. He excelled at the highest level in several different sports.

The new season is getting underway and my bowls club is looking for new members. If you have ever fancied having a go at bowls, now could be the ideal time. Bowls is a very rewarding, sociable game and many enjoy the challenge of trying something different. We are have a club open day on Saturday 4 June but there is no need to wait until then.

If you would like to give bowls a try, please ring John or Carolyn on 2675947. We are a friendly club taking players of all ages and abilities and offering coaching where needed.

Why not come down and have a go, with no obligation. We make no charge for introductory sessions.

And who is the sporting hero? If I tell you that he played cricket at top class level for a mammoth 44 seasons you will know he could only be W G Grace or W G as he was affectionately known. Less well known is that he was also leading figure in the world of bowls, founding the English Bowling Association in 1903 and captaining the England side for five seasons. A true legend.

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Rothley & Soar Valley Lions Club this year will celebrate the 31st anniversary of their 10K Road Race, which attracts over 500 entries for this prestigious annual charity fund raising event.

This event is used by Rothley & Soar Valley Lions Club as one of their major annual charity fund raising events. Monies raised through the race entries and race sponsorship is donated to local charities such as Loros, Vista, Rainbows, The County Air Ambulance Service and other needy local causes.

Lion President Steve Hickling says: “Rothley & Soar Valley Lions are exceedingly grateful to all the runners who take part in running this challenging course and also to our Corporate business sponsors who generously donate financial support. This year we expect to raise in excess of £15,000 from the event.

Everyone has a story to tell and this half-day workshop gives you a way to begin to tell your story or write your poem. With exercises to kick-start your writing this is a friendly, supportive way to get you going.

The event has regularly proved popular with Running Club members. Over the years, however, we have seen an increase in local non-club members taking part, including a greater number of female runners.

Village residents turn out in force to cheer on the runners around the challenging 10K course and also gather at the finishing line in Woodgate. The Rothley 10K was rebranded as the Mattioli Woods Rothley 10K around 6 years ago. Having a very successful corporate Plc Company assisting has been a great help to raise the profile of the event.

Led by Maxine Linnell, a Rothley writer, who has six published books including Vintage and Closer. Maxine is also an editor and mentor and has been involved in adult education for thirty years.

Rothley & Soar Valley Lions, together with Mattioli Woods and Loros (who also celebrate their 31th anniversary this year) work together to make this event such a great success. Our thanks also go out to the support we get from our volunteer course marshals, water station staff, and many others.”

Now is the time to start writing those childhood memoirs, start that novel or write those poems so join us to see what you need to do to get enthused!

Race photos, videos and results, together with other useful information on sponsors, can be obtained by Googling Rothley 10K.

Saturday 18th June 1.30-4.30 at the Rothley Community Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. This taster event is FREE OF CHARGE but please register your attendance by contacting Maxine Linnell at maxine.linnell@gmail.com or Marion Vincent, WEA Branch Chairman, 0116 2375156 or vincent.mbe82@yahoo.co.uk

Rothley & Soar Valley Lions Club, which meets once a month at The Rothley Court Hotel, offer a warm welcome to anyone interested in coming along to a meeting with a view to considering joining their international charity organisation. Contact Colin Favell 01162303210 or e/mail colinfavell@live.com for more information.

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Riversdale Court Opening Charnwood Borough Councillor David Gaskell and County Councillor, Charnwood Borough Councillor Iain Bentley attended the formal re-opening of Riversdale Court by Charnwood Boroughs major John Capleton and the majoress on April 20th.

The last resident to leave Riversdale Court prior to the commencement of the works was in January 2014. The re-fit took place between November 2014 and November 2015.

All the Riversdale court residents had returned and had moved back in between 25th November and 7th December 2015, just in time for Christmas. Riversdale court has 100% occupancy, not surprising when you appreciate the quality of the development.

The returning residents enjoy what must be the best facility of its type anywhere in the country, the elevated balcony to the rear overlooks the soar valley and beyond.

Carol Williams the garden co-ordinator said “I absolutely love it here all it needs is a shed to keep the gardening tools somewhere safe and handy” Like the knight in shining armour I felt I come to the rescue. As owner of Bentleys Garden Buildings I said “I can help”.

Riversdale court has benefited from a major re fit, costing £3.5 million, which has been entirely funded by Charnwood Borough Council.

Also present on the day was Eileen Mallon Strategic Director for Housing, Planning & Regeneration and Regulatory Services as well as Emily Clarke Customer liaison officer.

Emily had the un-enviable task of finding temporary accommodation for all the residents of Riversdale court whilst the major re-fit took place.

Bentleys Garden Buildings has supplied FREE OF CHARGE a brand new, low maintenance shed, WORTH £1000 complete with guttering and a water butt the very next day, the 21st April, the day after the formal re-opening.

I hope all the residents will benefit from, and enjoy having this new shed so close to the raised beds and thank you to Carol Williams for asking me for my help.

Charnwood Borough Councillor David Gaskell and County Councillor, Charnwood Borough Councillor Iain Bentley

QUEEN’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Sunday June 12th at 10am St James the Great Church, Church Hill, Birstall, LE4 4DN Everyone is warmly invited to a Civic Service of Holy Communion.

We will be singing well known hymns to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s official birthday. Tea, coffee and birthday cake after the service.

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Bradgate U3A Bradgate U3A continues to flourish in 2016 Once the festive season was over Bradgate U3A all the twenty four groups resumed their activities. Groups vary greatly with practical groups like card making, art and Quilting and

a calligraphy group started, sharing the Jubilee Hall venue with the quilters, they meet on the first and third Wednesday. DIY crafts meet at Pettifer Court on the third Monday.

The canasta, rummikub, mah-jong, scrabble and table games group have been joined by a new whist group. The popular ten pin bowling group decided to increase meets to weekly at the Hollywood bowling Meridian Park. Carpet bowls now takes place on both Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The come and sing choir meet at Latimer court on Tuesday afternoons. The knit and natter group continue to meet at The Hare and Hounds on the first Monday.

Although not planned a walk around Newark Houses museum was enjoyed before the group dispersed to various cafes. The birdwatchers took an eighty mile trip to the Welney wetland centre in Norfolk. February saw the ride and amble group walking from Abbey Park towards Lime kiln lock and on to Belgrave house then along to the Space centre. The walk ended at the Museum of Technology.

photos covering a wide range of subjects from the Vulcan bomber to the Horses of the Camarge. In February Paul Sinclairspoke bringing respectful humour to his anecdotes about his career in a motor cycle side car hearse company. The March meeting was the AGM where John Chapman became the new chair person, Barbara Bradshaw resigned the chair after seven eventful years of service.

Previous officers were re-elected and Angie Ellis was voted onto the committee. The garden group held a plant swap at The Hare and Hounds Forthcoming events include.

Three narrowboat trips from Pillings Lock Marina are planned for the 7th and 14th May and 11th June. The NT group are organising a coach trip to Waddesden Manor, former home of the Rothchildes. The Garden group have a coach trip to The Queens Gardens in Windsor planned for 29th June other ideas are in the pipeline

Towards the end of January a group of forty enjoyed a coach trip to a private garden, The Beaches which has a collection of over 200 different varieties of spring bulbs and plants.

After a cream tea and a visit to a nearby mausoleum the tour continued to Newark for lunch and a walk around market and centre before returning home. The coach trip for March was organised by the National Trust group A coach full of members spent a pleasant day visiting Keddlestone Hall in Derbyshire.

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Since last writing several trips and walks have taken place. January saw the ride and amble group walking from Abbey park, along the canal towpath and on to Castle Gardens

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In all some 49 people took up the offer and whilst the majority had the reasurance of knowing that their blood pressure was normal, 20% had an abnormal reading and were advised to consult their GP. Organiser Dennis Kent said “It's fair to say that over the years, this event has prevented thousands of people suffering the sometimes fatal and often disabling consequences of a stroke.”

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President Richard Hilliar said “The Centre offers support and engages young people at the heart of the community, so we were shocked and saddened to learnt of their recent problems and when approached we were happy to donate £500 from our charity reserves towards the immediate cost of repairs and continue to support this excellent project.”

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