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Events for Spring 2018 An interesting programme of events is planned for Spring 2018. Please come along and support your local Wildlife Trust, meet like-minded people and enjoy chatting about your wildlife experiences.

Regular indoor meetings are held in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month from September to May starting at 7.30pm. Admission is ÂŁ2.50 for LRWT members, ÂŁ3 for visitors, (children free), including refreshments.

Wednesday April 11th 2018 at 7.30pm in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Dragonflies and your Garden A talk by Claire Install, Senior Conservation Officer at LRWT and former Conservation Officer for the British Dragonfly Society. Claire will talk about dragonflies’ life cycles and behaviour, what you can do to attract dragonflies to your garden and also describe some of the species that may visit your garden.

(There will also be an additional walk in the summer, details to follow) Wednesday May 9th 2018 at 7.30pm in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall The Cayman Islands Mat Cottam, the new Reserve Manager at Rutland Water will give an illustrated talk about his previous job in the Cayman Islands. He started volunteering on RSPB and Wildlife Trust reserves around the U.K. Since then Mat’s career in conservation has

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West End visit Londons West End was the destination for Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association February excursion where 40 members went to see the long running musical Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre a further 10 members spent the afternoon taking in the sites of the capital.

During March they are visiting The Blacksheep Brewery at Masham along with the ever popular tea dance at Rolls-Royce Leisure Moor Lane Derby further events planned for this year are a day trip to Ironbridge, a short break to Kent in May and a day at the Great Centrals 1940’s weekend. Visits to Heage Windmill have also been arranged.

The Walk and Talk Group have walks planned to the end of the year these include Cromford, Melbourne and Weston On Trent with trips further afield during the summer months.

The “This That and the Other Group” have voted for “Bloodwise” as their charity for 2018 and are already busy making Easter chicks to raise funds.

The Associations Family History Group is now up and running and many of the group were elated to find ancestors on web sites that they have been shown since joining the group.

The association meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Rolls-Royce Leisure on Moor Lane Derby. For more information about the association generally please contact either of the above Sheila Furniss on 01332 516744 or Pat Neal on 0116 2106917

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Monthly Report from Councillor Renata Jones Oh my, is it March already? February is a short month, which has absolutely flown by. So apologies that this report is coming out a couple of days into March. As I write, we’re told the first day of Spring has passed, but you wouldn’t know it. As I currently sit surrounded by the worst snow we’ve had for possibly twenty odd years, with giant flakes falling with every key I press outside my window. The weather outside is currently bonkers. I respect with this going online, to be read any time, and potentially being republished in local press, it may be glorious sunshine by the time you read this. Have a lovely day if so.

However, given this current snow as I write is such a big event, as we’ve seen nothing like it for over two decades, it may not surprise you that a fair chunk of this report is dedicated to advice on how to cope with such conditions. If it’s still snowing by the time you read this, stay in, and stay safe, as much as possible. If you must venture out in such conditions, pack as much useful stuff as you can to prepare, and take it slow and safe.

Better to arrive safely, even if delayed, than get stuck or have an accident.

Freezing and blocked pipes Our council has had literally hundreds of council tenants encounter problems with their heating, and has been inundated with calls.

One day saw 120 calls in all on this one topic.

This is due to such severe weather conditions.

Advice from Charnwood borough council (CBC) available on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/charnwoodbc/status/969 215245049884678

My advice: Renata Jones (@CllrRenataJones) tweeted at 9:06 pm on Thu, Mar 01, 2018: When water freezes, it expands, and can crack pipes. When it thaws, cracked pipes can flood your home. Use thermostats, and leave your heating on at least a minimal setting, rather than off, to keep above freezing, even if you’re away. https://t.co/sUtSn3qccj https://twitter.com/CllrRenataJones/status/96 9318081347629056?s=03

Meetings: This month I’ve attended and represented at three meetings, overview scrutiny committee (OSG), licensing committee, and full council.

Nothing major to report from these, highlights perhaps including OSG’s discussion about forming a lottery scheme for Charnwood residents. Monies raised through such an initiative would supplement our grants scheme for good causes currently in place.

Licensing committee had a good discussion and a massive policy document regards taxi and private hire regulations. Suffice to say there’s only so much we can do in our borough, and operators are currently able to get turned down by Charnwood borough

council (CBC), only to potentially not be refused a license by another authority. Due to fluid nature of driving, under a licence from another authority, an operator could still drive in our borough. Somewhat concerning. All very complicated, and such complications have apparently been fed back to national powers that be, in appropriate ways previously, for potential future systematic reforms. For now though, CBC’s licensing committee passed an updated and seemingly very comprehensive policy document, to do the best we can with regulations we currently have. Full council was full of budgets and finance, with a bit of an argument between political parties.

Suffice to say, at the end of the day, budgets have been passed, and we’re a financially stable authority.

Events: I understand our local women’s institute held an event, and I’m very grateful to them for an invite. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it, but judging by posts on Twitter, I read a very successful event was held. Well done to them. I try to make as many events as I can, so if you’re holding a gathering, do drop me a line and let me know, and I’ll endeavour to go.

Getting together is what makes us a real community. There’s a gengine concern in our society today, for a number of people who could find themselves living in isolation. And to such people, the smallest coffee morning can be a shining beacon of hope, to anyone who otherwise could find themselves staring at the same four walls all day long. So I want to say a big thank you to anyone who invests their time in volunteering, and organising such events. Such people don’t always get the recognition they perhaps deserve for their efforts, and their efforts really help make our community what it is. A nice place to live.

Until next time, stay safe in the snow, and if I can help with any borough council related matters, let me know. Contact options are: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/ councillors/cllr_renata_jones1

Regards, Renata Renata Jones BA (Hons) Cllr.renata.jones@charnwood.gov.uk

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Highcliffe Amateur Theatrical Society Spring Play 2018 Many of our regular audience members will be aware of our imminent move from our long standing venue at Highcliffe Primary School due to the school building shortly due to be rebuilt. We have been able to secure a new local venue for our Spring Play, which will enable us to continue to offer you the enjoyable performances that you have come to expect. We have had many years of tremendous support from the local community (and those living further away too) and we want to ensure that we are easily accessible for you to continue to support us. It would be wonderful to see the familiar faces in our audience, and hopefully our move will bring in additional audience members who, I am sure, will want to return for years to come.

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This year’s Spring Play “What a Mix Up” will incorporate 2 one-act comedies. Both of these plays are “by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts” Two Weddings and a Conference: by Karen Doling A double-booked wedding reception at a hotel causes havoc for the brides, grooms, manager, receptionist and the attendees of a conference that is supposed to be happening at the same time!

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Every mile cycled brings us closer to a cure The Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride is back again for its 8th year running. With up to 300 cyclists taking part each year, the organisers Alex’s Wish are pleased to announce it will be taking place on Sunday, 13th May. This year’s main sponsors are Flowers Associates and Next, with additional sponsorship from Nisa (Bradleys store) in Rothley, The Woodmans Stroke Pub in Rothley, United Carpets and Jay Webb Consultancy with Pedal Power as the on-site bike specialists.

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We have a 10-mile, 20-mile and a 50-mile cycle route. The 10-mile route will provide an entry level REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.ALEX SWISH.CO.UK distance for first time participants, whilst the 50-mile route will be a longer and more challenging Early Bird price until 30/04/18 route for those who want to push themselves further and the 20 and 50 mile includes a steep climb up Beacon Hill road. There are plenty of marshals along the way to give you lots of moral support and encouragement. We are incredibly well supported locally and it’s always nice to see our supporters out and about on their bikes, having fun and raising much needed funds for Alex’s Wish,” adds Emma.

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The start and finish line is at The Rothley Centre in Rothley, Leicestershire with the route taking place on open roads. “The route is well sign-posted,” explains Emma, “and because the event takes place on a Sunday morning the roads tend to be quiet with traffic. At the end, you’ll be treated to complimentary yummy home cake cakes and refreshments – a perfect thought to get you through the ride.”

This is a sponsored ride in aid of Alex’s Wish, a registered charity set-up to raise vital funds for an incurable childhood muscle wasting disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Alex’s Wish are investing in innovative medical breakthroughs to help all children lead a longer and more fulfilled life with the aim to finding a cure. All money that is raised through registration fees and sponsorship goes direct to this fantastic cause.

The event organisers would also welcome volunteers to marshal and help out with refreshments on the day. If you are unable to ride but would like to help, please get in touch.

To register for this fantastic and worthwhile cause, take advantage of the discounted early-bird entry fee to register before 30th April – the easiest and quickest way to so register is at www.alexswish.co.uk/event/charnwood-forest-cycle-ride or email zoe@alexswish.co.uk Alex’s Wish is a registered charity no: 1148845. For further information, please contact Emma Hallam – emma@alexswish.co.uk – 07903 349475

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Tony Donovan, Executive Director of Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland said: “it is vitally important for older people, particularly during these colder, bleaker months of the year to have something to look forward to and Steamin Billy have been fantastic in providing over 200 hot meals for our local older people. We are extremely grateful for their generosity”.

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Challengers can also choose to run the route which includes some of the county’s most beautiful – and physically challenging - countryside, including Broombriggs Farm Country Park and Billa Barra Hill Nature Reserve.

Taking place on Sunday 23rd September 2018, Charity Link hopes that this year’s challenge will beat the fantastic sum of £6,000 raised last year after 60 challengers took part in the challenge.

Charity Link works throughout Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to support individuals and families facing hardship and crisis. The charity provides essential items, including beds, cookers and clothing to help improve quality of life and to enable people to fulfil their potential, no matter what crisis, illness, disability or difficulty they may be facing.

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Give it a Grow: Seeds I am very grateful to my family, especially memories with great grandparents, for giving me a love and respect of nature.

They would revel in the delights each season brought. At this time of year, that interest would come through searching out the “first” snow drop or daffodil. I now have that same sense of anticipation and none more so than when winter turns to spring. In February and March, I begin to emerge from a kind of self-imposed hibernation, meaning that I’ve chosen to let the garden ‘sleep’ and had a break from garden related jobs. However, the ‘break’, is purely a physical one, as my mind never really Animal Action Winter Quiz Answers switches off from ‘planning’ what I want to see growing in the garden next year. As the spring bulbs begin their display in the gardens, it reminds me of one of the pleasuresHere of are the answers to the quiz featured in our last newsletter! Did you get them all right?

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What will cats hate the most? Wet conditions! gardening, which for me is simply, to ‘watch things grow’. It is at this time of year that my 2.

What might you have to do when you return home after a walk? Dry the dog’s coat and feet!

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What do birds hate the most particularly in winter? Cold draughts! ‘overwinter planning’ can begin; in the form of seed sowing.

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If you too are considering sowing some seeds, now is the time to start, (i.e. on a windowsill), 5. and a tip I use, is to begin with ‘the plate’. Think about what food you enjoy eating and 6. imagine it on your plate; home grown, picked seconds ago, fresh, from the garden, plant pot or window box. Maybe it would be lettuce leaves (so many ‘cut and come again’ varieties to choose from) or peas; tomatoes or runner beans; radishes or spring onions. I’ve had variable success with all the above and can highly recommend the whole process to you; from seed to plate, well mouth, actually!

Another tip, which I find harder to follow, is to ‘start small’. Plants do need ‘tending’, so focusing on one or two crops at a time can ensure that they thrive; providing you with quantity, as well as quality. Once you’ve decided and bought the seeds of your chosen edible [organic is best], follow the instructions on the packet. Seeds are amazing, in that they contain all the nutrients they need to germinate. Therefore, they need ‘nutrient poor soil’ to start off with, hence ‘seed compost’. Remember to plant in a pot with holes for drainage, and provide them with water, warmth and light, keeping the soil moist, but not too wet. Then, look out for shoots to emerge. Eventually, you may even see roots coming through the bottom of the pot. Once the seedlings have got at least 4 (or 2 sets) of leaves, they can be planted on. Plant them into bigger pots, with ‘richer soil’, which will feed the roots, to produce strong and healthy plants.

Whether you ‘give it a grow’ this season or not, do take a moment to notice the spring bulbs in flower and maybe even make a note of any you’d like in your garden next spring, which you would need to buy and plant this autumn!…And so the seasons go….

Leicestershire Masters Gardeners, is a volunteer scheme, run by ‘Garden Organic’, training and supporting their volunteers to promote the benefits of ‘growing your own food’, equipping them to provide advice and support to people in their local neighbourhood.

What should you do to an icy pond? Place a pan of hot water on the surface until the ice melts

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‘Enthralling Tales and Easter Trail at Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation’ Registered charity Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation, who provides support, care and friendship wellbeing services will hosting a fun woodland themed trail this Easter.

Helen Baxter Activities coordinator at the Foundation explained ‘We would be delighted to welcome you on Tuesday 27th March. To begin join Tom the Tale Teller in the yurt and enjoy his inspiring tales of magic and adventure. Tom is an experienced storyteller, enthralling children of all ages with his imaginative, engaging and thrilling stories’ She added ‘after enjoying tales in the yurt collect your map and follow the trail through the Yew Trail woodland, spotting a few woodland animals along the way!

Collect the stickers and finish the trail with an Easter chocolate treat!’

Sessions take place on Tuesday 27th March - 10.30am , 11.00am and 11.30am! at The Yurt, Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH.

Chess in Anstey and the surrounding area Venue: Anstey Community Library Time: Weekly on Saturdays from 10am until 1pm Have you ever played chess?

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Booking is essential - Tickets £3.50 per child to include woodland trail map, tales with Tom in the Yurt and a small Easter treat. Please be advised that booking for the sessions is essential and chosen session time is required at the time of booking. The woodland trail may not be suitable for pushchairs in places. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information please call Helen Baxter on 01530 244914 or email helen@shuttlewood-clarke.org

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£150,000 secured to fund new mobile Annual Golf Day for support service for the Armed Forces LOROS Hospice £150,650 of funding has been secured by three councils to help serving and former Armed Forces personnel in their communities. The funding will be used to set up a new mobile hub for serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their families.

The hub will go into areas where people may find it difficult to access services and provide specialist help and support, including advice with housing, employment and finance. It will also have information about health and wellbeing and training opportunities.

The hub will also provide an opportunity to meet other members of the armed forces living in the local area. Chris Traill, Strategic Director for Neighbourhoods and Community Wellbeing at the borough Council said: “We’re very pleased to have secured this funding so that we can continue to work with our armed forces to understand and provide the support they need.

THE HUGELY successful annual Golf Day for LOROS Hospice is now in its 12th year and has raised over £110,000 so far, which could be used to cover the cost of Day Therapy for 55 days, or to cover the cost of a specialist nurse for three years.

The event, which will take place at Rothley Park Golf Club on 11th May will feature the ever-popular sponsored tees element. Businesses are pitching their pun-inspired holes including Parkers the Parts people with The ‘Par-kers Hole’, Swithland Spring Water have ‘The Watering Hole’, and Sturgess of Leicester have ‘The Driving Range’.

“This funding will enable us to set up the hub which will travel across the three boroughs to offer support to armed forces personnel and their families.

“It will also work with organisations such as Age UK and Citizens Advice who can offer advice and information on a range of issues.”

The funding has been granted by the Ministry of Defence as part of its Armed Forces support. Last year the three councils were awarded £97,000 for a two–year project which aims to help improve understanding of the issues facing military personnel in the area and look at how the councils can support them. The project is also looking at working with other organisations and businesses to encourage them to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant In 2017 the Charnwood Armed Forces Covenant was awarded Bronze by the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Scheme (ERS). The national scheme encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same.

The Bronze award recognises that Charnwood, Melton and Rushcliffe borough councils have pledged their support to armed forces personnel and their families in Charnwood, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

For more information about the Armed Forces Covenant visit: www.charnwood.gov.uk/support_for_the_armed_forces

Free writing competition for children aged four to 14 with the theme of HEROES

This year will be the final year that LCM Wealth Management will be sponsoring the event, and LOROS are on the lookout for a new partner for 2019, to ensure that this much-loved annual occasion can continue for years to come.

LCM have been sponsoring the event for the past six years, helping to raise nearly £75,000 for the Hospice.

LOROS Events Lead Laura Betts said: “We are so humbled by the generosity of our sponsors. Our golfing event has been one of the most successful events we’ve held over the years.

“LCM have been amazing, the money raised is invaluable to LOROS and we’ll be sad to see them go. However, it opens up a great opportunity for a future partner that may want to come on-board and sponsor this popular event.”

During the day, teams will be treated to a welcome buffet, with the event starting at 12pm, and the shotgun start at 12.30pm.

THE NATIONAL Young Writers’ Awards is set to return with a bang as world renowned best-selling children’s author David Walliams has been named judge for 2018.

The theme for this year is ‘Heroes’ where children are tasked with writing a 500 word story all about their hero, whether that be their parent, a policeman or an idol they aspire to be like.

The competition runs from Monday 5th March until Sunday 29th April and is open to all children aged 4-14 anywhere in the UK – from enthusiastic young writers to those who feel less confident. It’s very easy to enter. Children are invited to pick up an entry form from their local Explore Learning centre which can be found at Explore Learning Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester LE1 4AN and then simply return the completed entry to them before Sunday 29th April.

Or if children prefer, they can type their story and enter online at www.explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters. Don’t forget to include your contact information so they can get in touch if your child wins!

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Hospitality will be provided at the 12th hole, sponsored by Mosdorfer CCL and goods kindly supplied by Dominic at David North. Dinner and a live auction will take place later on in the evening.

“Our annual Golf Day is always a fabulous event, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone” added Laura.

“And because of the kindness of our sponsors, it raises vital funds for the Hospice enabling us to continue caring for our 2,500 patients each and every year.”

To enter your team for a ‘slice’ of the action, or to find out more about sponsorship please contact the Fundraising Team on (0116) 231 8431 or email fundraising@loros.co.uk

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