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ST. JAMES MONDAY GROUP On 12th November we had an evening with Colleen Powell, our hedgehog rescuer, finding out how to help hedgehogs. She made us aware of the dangers in our gardens for these busy, but nearly blind, useful little creatures; ponds they cannot escape from; open drains; over-zealous gardeners! We must all be more aware of other users of our gardens, leaving a little of our ground to provide shelter for hedgehogs especially. Plastic netting and, of course, discarded fishing lines and string are all dangerous for animals and birds alike (we have seen so many examples of this, haven't we, on wildlife programmes).

Colleen brought one of her 'guests' along, and he took the attention in his stride, a real gentleman! And who knew they like chicken-based cat biscuits!

On 10th December we will be having our Christmas Party, contributing to and partaking of food, fellowship and fun, the most important being the fellowship and the friends we meet in our Monday Group in the Age Concern rooms at the Village Hall.

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Birstall Food Hub Coffee Morning Birstall Food Hub are holding a coffee morning to raise funds for the fresh goods that are bought for the food parcel service. This is the only way we have of replenishing those costs.

It is on Saturday 8 December between 10 and 12 noon at Birstall Methodist coffee shop, Wanlip Lane. We shall have a raffle, potted hyacinth and daffodil bulbs - ready to flower. Books, cakes and crafts. Do come along. Contact Margaret 01162671181 for any more info

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2018 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL BIRSTALL METHODIST CHURCH Why not pop over to Birstall on Friday 23rd or Saturday 24th to s ee the ‘Tree Festival’ at Birstall Methodist Church on Wanlip Lane (LE4 4JS). Admission is free but there will be jars in which to pop donations for the Birstall Cancer Awareness Group (B.A.G.S.).

Besides many Christmas Trees, there will be unusual trees, contemporary trees, quirky trees and others all created by the imaginative minds of some Birstall people. Many groups, Individuals, and businesses have all created this ‘forest of trees’. It is expected that there will be over 50 trees on display.

In addition, there will be a whole variety of stalls, including the now famous Christmas Hampers and Gift Baskets, all so beautifully created. They make lovely Christmas presents. Other stalls will include cakes & pastries, preserves and Christmas decorations.

The opening hours for the Festival are from 10am to 6pm on Friday 23rd & from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 24th. The tree display and refreshments will be open fully throughout.

Cakes, drinks and light lunches will be available in the Coffee Shop. From 2pm Friday (and throughout on Saturday) there will be crafts and Table Top Sales selling a wide variety of gifts cards & novelties. On Friday only hot dogs and pancakes will be on sale from 3pm.

Hundreds supported to quit smoking for Stoptober In-house service helps people kick the habit More than 300 people in Leicestershire attempted to ditch the cigarettes during last month’s Stoptober challenge. Figures show a total of 332 people were supported by our in-house QuitReady service. We are delighted that more than 300 Leicestershire residents took part in Stoptober as kicking the habit can be difficult.

“Sadly, smoking is still a leading cause of premature death, which is why we would encourage people to sign up to our free service. Councillor Pam Posnett, cabinet member for health and wellbeing Evidence shows that people who quit for 28-days, are five times more likely to stop smoking for good. However, QuitReady advisors say that the first 12 months as an ex-smoker may still present challenges and have issued some top tips to stay smoke free: Remind yourself of the reasons you decided to quit in the first place; • Make a list of all the good things quitting smoking has given you so far; • Keep busy and if you want to smoke, distract yourself – cravings shouldn’t last for more than five minutes; • The support of friends and family can be vital – tell them that you are determined to quit for good and let them know how they can help you; • Staying smoke free is a big achievement. So whether you buy yourself something special with the money you have saved, or go out for a meal with friends, make sure you treat yourself.

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Need Some Help with the Behaviour of the Family Member you are caring for?

Are you a Secret Santa?

If so, why not run for LOROS Hospice!

IN DECEMBER, hundreds of people will be running dressed in their best red suits as Santa Claus, to support the Hospice.

Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland have listened to local Family Carers pleas for help in learning how to handle repetitive, difficult or challenging behaviour from the family members that they are caring for.

This could be anything from refusing to get dressed, refusing assistance, refusing to eat, to encountering potentially vulnerable situations.

How do you maintain that loving relationship when the person you care for is pushing you to the limit or you simply don’t know how to respond? 

With the kind support of Cedar Mews Care Home in Birstall, there will be a Professional Trainer on hand delivering an interactive session on how best to manage situations at our next Family Carers Workshop which takes place on Wednesday 28 November between 2pm & 4pm. We anticipate this will be a well attended session and ask you to book via Age UK on 01509 260327, Cedar Mews on 0116 267 4835 or Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-carers-workshop-tickets-51646727753?aff=ebdssbeac            

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The fun runs which are organised by local Rotary Clubs, will be taking place at three locations across the county, so if you want to be a secret Santa and join the festive fun, why not signup to one of the events while raising valuable funds this Christmas?

The runs are fun for all the family, as they can be walked as well as ran; you can even bring your four-legged friends along for the festivities, with prizes being offered for the ’Best Dressed Festive Pooch’ at the Loughborough and Melton Mowbray events.

Fundraising co-ordinator, Debbie Dickman said: “These events are a fantastic way of bringing the community together during the festive season, while raising vital funds for the Hospice.

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“Kit yourself out with the beard, belt and suit, take on the 5k, then treat yourself to a well-deserved mince pie at the end!”

To find out more and to sign-up SEARCH: loros.co.uk/santa

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The White Horse reaches 10 years Ten years ago this month Charlotte Mills (as was), James Foy and Ady and Jenny Doyle re-opened the White Horse bringing back the ‘White Horse’ name and the pub for the community of Birstall.

The couples, who at the time were neighbours, had become friends after buying chocolate Labradors from the same litter and the business is Named ‘The Chocolate Dogs company’ in their honour. Both Dogs are still going strong and enjoy a biscuit at the Dog Friendly Pub and a walk around Watermead.

The couples who are both Birstall residents have worked hard to build the business and are very proud of what it has become. “The key is to reinvest and make sure the Pub itself and the staff are presentable, we also love to be on top of Food and Drink trends� commented James Foy. As well as beautifully presented Pub classics the White Horse offers an extensive range of Burgers and they also have a great variety of personally selected Beers, Wines and Spirits.

The pub has many events to keep customers interested and will be launching the Christmas events soon. Sing Christmas always brings together singers from all the different churches, and the brass ensemble, also in its 10th year keeps the Christmas spirit going on Boxing day.

The pub also has free children’s parties for Halloween and Christmas. More recent events added to the calendar are Special menus for Halloween and Burns night and the very popular evening with Gin raconteur the ‘Gintleman’ The Birstall Community is still very much at the heart of the business and over ÂŁ46,000 has been raised for local causes over the last 10 years. This impressive figure has been accumulated from 10 Duck Races for many local causes, 5 Great Birstall Bake offs for Macmillan cancer care and numerous Bags and Save the Children charity meals.

A heartfelt thhank you to all our customers c who have supp pported us over the last ast 10 years.

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2009

The ‘ White Horse’ returns’!

Doors open again on October the 10 th, becomes dog friendly and hosts the 1st of our free Kids Christmas par ties

James and Charlot te tie the knot and have their reception at the pub, the second of many weddings now hosted The Duck Race returns to Birstall, organised by the White Horse, raising ÂŁ1500 for Acorn Playgroup.

It’s also the first free kids Halloween par t y and Open Mike and Live music nights begin

2010

The first of many Sing Christmas and Brass Ensemble Boxing days, first BAGS ladies night.

Buf fets now available for Christenings, Wakes and Par ties.

The second Duck Race raises ÂŁ3000 for the Birstall BAGS.

2011

The White Horse introduce delicious desser ts from ‘Nor ths of Rothley’ Where did Daisy go?

The Duck Race is in aid of Birstall United Juniors raises ÂŁ3696

2012

The White Horse takes par t in the Methodist Christmas Tree festival and Daisy returns!

Duck Race, for a number of young peoples groups including the Special needs playgroup raises ÂŁ3330

2013

The White Horse undergoes a second makeover.

The first loyalt y clubcard is sold to Stella Rob and his lovely wife June.

The Horse visits the X factor and ruins the show for Paul forever!

The Duck Race is again for BU and raises ÂŁ3285 The Great Birstall Bake Of f for Macmillan is launched, lunches for Save the Children begin and a new Burger menu is introduced

2014

‘Kids eat free’ in the school holiday of fer is introduced.

The Horse takes par t in their first Christmas Jumper day for Save the Children and tr y a ‘Beer Festival’.

The Duck Race raises ÂŁ1838 for the Youth Cafe and ÂŁ470 for Bat tens charit y.

2015

2016

A record breaking Duck Race raises £4850 for the P TA’s of Highclif fe and Riverside Primar y schools.

Peroni, Mini Prosecco and Pimms ‘on tap’ are introduced.

The White Horse opens earlier and now of fers Cof fee and Cake.

A Spook tacular themed Menu for Halloween is introduced and outside catering at places like Belgrave Hall begins.

The Duck Race raises ÂŁ3154 for Birstall BAGS

2017

Paul returns home to the Horse and it’s now open all day ever yday, premium wines by the glass are introduced, bread now comes from Family Baker Milners of Blaby.

Burns night special meals begin and the Tinleys take over the pub!

Duck Race for the Guides and Scouts raises ÂŁ3850.

It’s a record breaking year for the Bake Of f, 5 8 entries and raises £1582 for Macmillan The White Horse wins the Canal & Riverside Trust Award for the best Pub in the Midlands.

2018

The White Horse rejuvenates with a fresh new bar, interior decoration and garden makeover, hosts the first Gin experience with raconteur ‘ The Gintleman’ The tenth Duck Race raises ÂŁ4003 for Riverside PTA and other groups

Gra rand nd total tal ÂŁ46,495

A Highlight of last year was to receive an award from the Canal and Riverside trust: the best Duck Race ce s ÂŁ33 33,000, Birst rstall BAG AG S ÂŁ3,626, Save ve the he Childre h d en ÂŁ4,667, Bake ke off ff for o Macm acmillaan ÂŁ5,202 canal side Pub/ restaurant Award for the Whole of the Midlands area. It was superb to receive this recognition from an outside source say the owners. The location is certainly key to the Pubs success as people from near and further flock to the pub on sunny days to enjoy a drink or two or a bite to eat in the beautiful garden with the gorgeous view of the countryside.

Charlotte, James, Ady and Jenny would also like to give a special mention to all of the staff, especially Paul Clements the Manager without whom it wouldn’t have been possible. And lastly but certainly not least The White Horse would like to thank all of our very loyal customers for supporting the business over the last 10 years. It’s been a decent Decade and here’s to many more!

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A leaflet has been sent to all county parents with children starting school for the first time in September 2019, along with information about how to apply for places. It explains what it means for a child to be ready for school and includes some practical suggestions as to how families can get involved. It’s important to ensure that children have the skills, dispositions and attitudes to be successful as they start this journey through school.

“It’s also important that those who may need additional support are identified and supported early, in order that they reach their full potential.

“Parents have a key role in helping to ensure their child is ready to continue their learning journey as they enter school and can get off to a flying start.” Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families, and partnership chairman Examples of how parents can help their children become school ready include: • Building their confidence and praising them for their efforts and achievements • Letting them play with other children and encouraging sharing and taking turns • Trying and planning healthy meals, having regular routines and making sure they get enough sleep More information about being ready for school is available here online.

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HIGHCLIFFE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY (HATS) PANTOMIME 2018/19 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Babes in the Woodâ&#x20AC;? by Paul Reakes, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. January 10th, 11th, and 12th 2019.

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Rehearsals are now in full swing, with Robin determined to challenge the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham, in more ways than one.

The more we practise, the nastier the Sheriff is becoming, he seems to think that he can win anything and anyone, just be raising his voice and ordering people around.

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ST. JAMES CHURCH CHURCH HILL, BIRSTALL A concert of Christmas music by the Ratcliffe Chorale - always excellent and always popular.

Admission (to include light refreshments) £5.00 and £3.00 concessions (over 60's and under 16's).

Saturday 8th December at 7.30 p.m.

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Christmas Open Meeting Flower Demonstration Birstall Flower Club are holding our Christmas Open meeting on Wednesday 28th November 2018.

This will be held in Birstall Village Hall and will start at 7.15 pm. Entry is by ticket only and they are available from Sylvia on 0116 2674206 or Mary on 07704398017.

The demonstrator for this fantastic evening is NAFAS demonstrator Lorena Dyer. The title of her demonstration is “A Christmas Wish ”.

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Christmas Concert, Thursday 6th Dec., Newtown Linford Church

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Dr D McNeil Long ago there was on the radio a series called ‘Dick Barton, special agent’. He was never associated, as far as I know, with a bean. Yet again, Hill Hill on the Hill does sound a rather improbable name. Yet such places exist in our countryside.

Have you ever wondered about a ‘thorpe’, a ‘by’, or a ‘ton’? And where on earth would someone concoct a name like Loughborough?

A ‘Colours of Christmas’ concert will be presented by Newtown Linford Choral Society at 7.30 pm on Thursday 6 December in the village church. The programme of music will follow the Christmas theme, including carols, Christmas songs, and classical pieces such as an excerpt from The Messiah. In addition, there will be songs about colours, such as ‘Fields of Gold’. There will be performances by the full choir, by the ‘After Eight’ quartet, and by the ‘Eight Misbehavin’ octet, making for a varied and entertaining evening.

These are some of the questions that confronted Julie Attard, late of the Charnwood Roots project and now the Charnwood Forest development manager, when she spoke at the Friends of the Charnwood Forest meeting on Monday (Charnwood – from the Celtic ‘carn’ – a pile of stones ans ‘wudu’ – a wood). She started her talk by stating that she was not a specialist in interpreting one At time one every At time one family’s every time family’s every dietworking included family’s dietonincluded bread diet included which breadrelied which bread relied which a constant on relied a aconstant on supply awho consta supp of names, but while the Roots project she hadon encountered lady All proceeds will be contributed to At the church redecoration fund. Tickets at £7.50 each including f f f was. Also there were a couple of books which she recommended which listed the meanings of place names in Leicestershire. refreshments, are available from Newtown Linford Stores and 01509 890771.

English place-names often come from ancient sources. In those times England was peopled by various cultures which usually swept in from the east. Each of these cultures had its own language, and over time place names may have been altered or added to by them. First – as far back as it is practical to go, as no doubt there were very ancient names from languages and peoples we know nothing about – are the Celts; with each wave of immigrants these people’s culture would have been pushed into the more remote, mountainous areas of these islands.

Then there were the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings and the Normans. So - Breedon on the Hill is from three languages, each providing a word meaning ‘Hill’: thus ‘Hill Hill on the Hill’.

Of course there are other complications. Land ownership may be celebrated by places being named after the owner. The syllables ‘ough’ in Loughborough are t MondayMonday 19t Monday 19 19t in two different ways, the second of which is derived from ‘Burgh’. pronounced This leads me to suspect that some names have been altered as time has gone by rather than by a new culture. I knew an old lady several years ago who pronounced ‘Woodhouse’ as “woodus’. As the spelling of the English language became more organised, think what chaos that could have caused. One of my ancestors had six children, and ‘McNeil’ was spelt differently in every case on the census return.

If we did not find out about Barton in the Beans, at least she cleared up Woodhouse Eaves. The ‘Eaves’ part means ‘on the edge of’. Would you like to live in a place called ‘On The Edge Of Woodhouse’? People do, apparently without realising it.

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Calling all knitters

Charity Christmas Card Pop-Up in Leicester

Time to dig out those knitting needles for the Big Knit

The festive season gets under way in Leicester when the Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas card shop opens in our exciting new venue at BISHOP STREET METHODIST CHURCH, off Town Hall Square. Buying Christmas cards through Cards for Good Causes is the best way to get access to the widest selection of Christmas cards available, as well as a fantastic range of seasonal gifts and products, while supporting a range of national and local charities.

It’s the return of the Big Knit campaign and Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to join in and get knitting!

Whether a knitting ninja, purling pro, crochet connoisseur or just keen to have a go it’s time to get wild about wool and join the Big Knit. Now in its 15th year, the campaign is recruiting knitters to help create an impressive 1.6 million hats to adorn innocent smoothie bottles. For each be-hatted smoothie sold*, Age UK receives 25p, and that money helps the Charity support older people who are facing later life alone.

Tony Donovan, Executive Director of Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland said: “We need local people to join us and help knit as many miniature hats as possible this winter to help us hit our huge 80,000 local target. It’s such a fun campaign to get behind and it does so much to help older people in our area.

“The money raised will make a big difference to the lives of older people by funding our hugely important services and classes. These services, which include Day Care, dementia support, Men in Sheds and befriending amongst so many others, give local older people the chance to come along and make friends, learn new skills and most importantly have fun.”

Last year alone, more than one million hats were lovingly created nationally, with designs including the hugely popular unicorn, grizzly bear, fluffy sheep and desert island.

Bara Amouyal, innocent drinks, said: “The Big Knit has had such an incredible amount of support over the past 15 years and we are hugely grateful – we love seeing what miniature creations the nation can come up with! Through the Big Knit campaign, we want to do everything we can to make a difference to the lives of older people.”

For more information on The Big Knit contact Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland on 0116 2992233 or visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/get-involved/fundraising/ the-big-knit/. Please send completed hats to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland at Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7LA or hand them in at any of our 24 shops or Resource Centres.

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