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Brookvale High School Welcomes Local Primary Schools

On Tuesday 10th February and Thursday 19th March 2015, Brookvale High School was delighted to throw open its doors and welcome pupils in years 5 and 6, who made the journey from the local primary schools, to take part in two mornings of activity.

On Tuesday 10th February, the flour was a-flying as budding Chefs (along with a couple of daredevil Headteachers!!) took over our Food Technology room and, under the guidance of Ms Owen (Food Tech Teacher) created extremely tasty Pizza Wheels, in a ‘Primary Bake Off’!

Thursday 19th March 2015 saw Brookvale playing host to future Scientists, as our annual Primary Science Morning got off to a ‘roaring’ start! Led by Mrs Pattison, Science Teacher, the children burnt food using Bunsen Burners, to determine which food types contained the most energy, and to find out how the body uses this energy by measuring their pulse rate using data loggers.

It continues to be a great privilege to welcome primary school pupils to Brookvale, and it’s wonderful to see them again in Year 7, sporting their smart new Brookvale uniform!

Enjoy the rest of this academic year, Year 6, and we look forward to seeing you all in September.

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South Charnwood staff member runs marathon for Air Ambulance Mrs Elaine Moulton who is the reprographics assistant at South Charnwood High School ran the London Marathon at the end of April in aid of Air Ambulance. Pupils at South Charnwood supported her by donating £1 each for the privilege of coming to school in non-uniform. The colour theme of the day was yellow and the pupils raised £519 in support of this worthy cause.

LFE Film Evenings LFE Film Evenings on Thursday 2nd June 2015 will feature “The Theory of Everything”

Our picture below shows Mrs Moulton with four pupils dressed appropriately for the day. They are left to right Christian Carter-Ford, Mrs Moulton, Sophie Giles, Pearlene Bindra and Alex Till.

This is the extraordinary story of astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow student Jane Wilde. At age 21he received an earth-shattering diagnosis. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.

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Blaby District Council launches Dementia Action Alliance

Blaby District Council is launching the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) at the Council’s offices on Tuesday 19 May 2015, between 1pm-3pm.

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CROWNED CHAMPIONS Well done to Kirby Kings U12’s who have won the league title. The King’s wrapped up the title in front of their home fans with a game to spare. They had an impressive 100% home record and only lost once all season. They managed an amazing ratio of 81 goals scored and only conceding 18. Louis Adams, team captain said “The lads and I are over the moon with winning the league and I would like to thank all my team mates for the solid all round performances that have led to us winning the title”

The DAA is made up of a group of organisations who have joined together with the aim of making Blaby District a better place to live for people with dementia and their carers. Blaby District Council is celebrating the launch by inviting people along to find out how making just a few simple changes in a business or organisation can make a big difference to someone with dementia.

At the event there will be advice about dementia support services and information for Blaby residents, businesses and community groups on how they can improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers. Activities will also include Singing for the Brain, Books on Prescription and a Laughter Workshop. There will also be a chance to take part in a Dementia Friends Information Session.

Blaby District has an increasing ageing population and it is expected that the number of people living with dementia locally is expected to almost double by 2030.

Gill Collins, East Midlands Dementia Action Alliance Coordinator, said: “This event will help to showcase the advice and information available for residents regarding dementia.”

“Dementia can severely affect the lives of people living with the illness, and those caring for people with it. We hope to raise the public’s awareness on what they can do to help anyone directly affected by dementia. What they can offer will be invaluable.”

For more information about the launch and to confirm your attendance, please contact the Health and Leisure Team at Blaby District Council on 0116 272 7703 or e-mail leisure@blaby.gov.uk.

Kirby will be making the move to 11 a side next season and therefore are on the lookout for a couple more players to add to the solid team that they have worked so hard to put together so if your child is interested then please contact The Manager, Jamie on 07711320095.

Ratby’s Annual Show Saturday 8th August 2pm at Ratby Sports Club, Desford Lane.

Show schedules are freely available from Ratby Post Office and the library, both of which are in Main Street. In the schedule you will find a variety of classes to enter including all the usual favourites of vegetables and fruit, a variety of floral and container plant sections and a flower arranging section which this year includes a class for a Ruby Wedding Anniversary arrangement using fresh flowers and foliage – full details can be found in the schedule.

A challenge for young people to make a miniature garden using a standard seed tray is there again – what will they come up with this year? And don’t forget that in the YOUNG PEOPLE’S SECTION for photography, you may choose your own theme and you can enter two photos in this class. In the ADULTS SECTION for photography, you may enter two photos in each of two themes – SHAPES, and TOGETHERNESS. There are so many classes to enter, surely something for everyone. So get yourself a schedule, decide what you are going to enter, get busy, come along to our own Ratby Sports Club with your entry, join in the fun (we are not all experts), help to support a traditional village event, relax, and enjoy yourself!

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Put best foot forward and WALK THIS MAY MORE than 60 organised strolls, ambles and rambles will take place across Leicestershire to celebrate National Walking Month.

People are encouraged to ‘Walk this May’, get fit and enjoy the great outdoors. It is hoped the initiative will also encourage people to consider leaving their cars at home and walk instead, wherever possible.

Pete Price, assistant director for transportation at Leicestershire County Council, said: “There are some fantastic walks to be experienced in Leicestershire’s countryside, parks and urban areas.

“Walking is a great way to stay fit and active and there are opportunities to get out and about right on our doorsteps.

“We hope people will embrace National Walking Month this May and enjoy the great outdoors.”

Walks will take place in districts and boroughs across the county including: • A walk around the QE Diamond Jubilee Wood Circuit in Heather, North West Leicestershire, on Sunday, May 17th • A six- mile ramble around Market Bosworth on Saturday, May 23 • A loop around Hallaton and Medbourne on Sunday, May 31 • A walk around Long Clawson, Melton, on Sunday, May 31 A host of walks will also take place in North West Leicestershire, Hinckley and Bosworth and Charnwood as part of the National Forest Walking Festival.

For a full list of all the organised walks taking place during Walking Month visit: www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/events/category/ nationalwalking-month.

Information on the whereabouts of rights of way in Leicestershire is available via an online map at: www.leics.gov.uk/pathsmap.htm

Wig Charity hair cut!!

A Local Teenager from Kirby Muxloe has organised a fantastic charity event at which she will become the central attraction and by having 17cm cut from her hair....

Emilia Sterland has been growing and wearing her hair long for many years.

However, she became inspired by the unique charity which needs people to donate at least 17cm of their clean healthy hair and so that it can be made into real hair wigs for poorly children.

The event is being held on behalf of “The Little Princess Trust” www.littleprincesses.org.uk a charity which was launched in 2006 by the parents of Hannah Tarplee, along with help from friends and from Hannah’s school, Hereford Cathedral Junior School.

Hannah was the original Little Princess. Sadly she was diagnosed with having a Wilms tumour and after a brave battle, died in 2005. At that time, finding high quality wigs for children was very difficult and only after a long search was a suitable company eventually found which made a wig for Hannah. She very much enjoyed wearing her wig, particularly on special occasions.

After Hannah passed away, so many kind people offered help, financial and practical. Hannah’s parents, Wendy and Simon decided that the most fitting way to use this help was to launch a charity dedicated to providing specialist real hair children’s wigs. Like so many Little Princesses, Hannah loved her hair and losing it was very traumatic. Since its inception, the charity has now helped thousands of boys and girls Emilia’s event includes many fund raising ideas and is being supported by her friends and family. As well as donating her own hair Emilia also needs to raise a minimum of £350 and so that her hair can be made into a wig and provided to one of the charities beneficiaries.

Once Emilia’s hair has been cut it will be posted directly to the Charities Head Quarters in Hove along with the funds raised and so that they can start the process of tuning the hair into a gift for a child which will make a real difference..

The hair cut event took place on Friday 8th May locally in Kirby Muxloe but unfortunately due to our publishing times we had to go to print before the event.

However we will be giving you an update on the story next month so please dig deep and donate to this fantastic cause using the details below.

Emilia has set up a just giving website where people are being encouraged to visit and to donate whatever they can. The site address is

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ThisCouncil is ourpublished meeting the Head Teache Last Following time we published a drawing showing how we Last time we awith drawing showing 49 opening hours. shall be seeking totally untrue. Ratby Library Group, a totally payments to covertotal theoffirst questionnaire, issued in cafeteria furniture, her Business Manager wewe continue to how we see space laid out; this hasn’t see the space laidthe out; this hasn’t changed in await independent group, won theJanuary bid to manage If you have notof yet offered to volunteer and and to meet the costs meeting room weweshall be seeking changed inare principle but aredetail now proposals to howexamining she might be able to principle but weas now the of use and operate this important village amenity. feel encouraged to do so please contact examining the detail of cafeteria furniture, hire, for which we have thanked them. furniture, kitchen etc.her Weschool, believefro facilities offered, at nodesign cost to Ken Hunnybun on 07720 542 295 or by emailcafeteria kitchen design etc. We believe we shall be The Parish Council has made a couple of we shall be the seeking grant funding of up to £60,000. at ajmskh@aol.com. within library space. seeking grant funding of up to £60,000. small payments to cover the first questionBut this project will be independently financed, naire, issued in January and to meet the costs Ratby Primary managed and operated entirelySchool by local of meeting room hire, for which we have Following our meeting with thethe Head Teacher volunteers, trained by the County Council, thanked them. and her Business Manager we continue to Library Group and / or its suppliers.

But this project will be Ratby independently await her proposals as to how she might be The Principal of the College, Robert Coles an financed, managed and operated entirely able to use the facilities offered, at no cost to Marketing Manager, Christine Anderson met by local volunteers, trained by the County her school, from within the library space. few weeks ago and showed great interest in Council, the Ratby Library Group and / or its suppliers. school – that’s staff and students – taking up Groby Community College Our 41-page business plan wasofwell

by Coles challenge of playing a significant role in help The Principal the received College, Robert Ratby Library Group’s Business Plan and Council. his Marketing Manager, Leicestershire County Indeed of all the Christine extend our reach towards the younger mem Our 41-page business plan was well received Anderson met us a few weeks ago and plans submitted by the closing date we achieved our community.

by Leicestershire County Council. Indeed of showed great interest in the school – that’s the highest score; 113 out of a maximum possible all the plans submitted by the closing date staff and students – taking up the challenge Local Donations in Support of RLG been huge 125113 points.

I thank amysignificant committed we achieved the highest score; out ofAs a Chair of playing role team in helping us Lower-sixth students will We visithave to read to and We have been hugely encouraged by the theirI thank individual and joint maximum possible 125 points. for As Chair extend our contributions. reach towards the younger we have had ou have beenforhuge our primary school Brookvale chi support we have hador foryounger ourWe independentlymy committed team for their individual and members of our community. library, which curre We have beenlibrary, hugely encouraged the£25,000 support we by have had for ou financed which currently costs This was the third most-supported programm joint contributions. pa had tothose run.

Local people library, have promised Local people p Lower-sixth students will visit to read to andwe have for our independently-financed whichhave curre from who returned questionnaires and £11,000 of funding and wetake take this with our primary school or younger Brookvalelibrary, which currently costs £25,000 pa to run. we this opport Local people have be delivered as part of the Community Collep The Volunteer Position to promised say A Huge£11,000 Thank You. children. This was the third most-supportedLocalopportunity people have ofaddition funding and Ken Hunnybun is our we take this opport students’ citizenship studies.

In we Kenprogramme Hunnybun is our Volunteer from those who returned But this we’d love to see we take opportunity to say A Huge Thank You. Volunteer Coordinator But examining the prospect of the College media Coordinator and has sterling questionnaires and done will be delivered as more people support us and has done sterling partinof the Community College students’ But studies students web site. supp work attracting 42 residents to freely and, If we’d youcreating feel to our work in attracting 42 But love see more people citizenship studies.

In addition we are you’ supp show an interest in volunteering, 25 you’d like to make a residents to show an support us freely and, If you feel examining the prospect of the College media plea donation, please do so interest in volunteering, 25 The College is also in using itsyou’ med of whom have submitted formal you’d likeinterested to make a donation, studies students creating our web site. by contacting our of whom have submitted Trea plea students toplease produce a couple of videos abou applications. do so by contacting our Treasurer, Avril Hunnybun formal applications.

The College is also interested in using its avri history of Ratby.

ThisAvril willHunnybun challenge at theirTrea skil Treasurer, at media students to produce a couple of We have held one Volunteers’ Evening and avri lighting, video production, voi We have held onevideos Volunteers’ Evening expectThis will script-writing, avrilhunnybun@aol.com. avrilhunnybun@aol.com. about the historyand of Ratby. expect to hold another in May. Thankcredits. you for readi to hold another inchallenge May. their skills of script-writing, lighting, recording, editing and running Thank you for reading this piece; we’ll Particularly interesting is the number showing update you through video production, voice recording, editingThank you for reading this piece; Thank you for readi we’ll continue to continue to update you through ‘Your Local’ an interest in helping to operate our ‘Home and running credits. you through update you through ‘Your Local’update and ‘WOT’. and ‘WOT’.

Service’, through which elderly, poorly, Gra These will then be placed on our web site and Graham Stanley, Chair invalided and house-bound residents can through You Tube so everyone can enjoy the Graham Stanley, Chair and on beh Gra and on behalf of the have books delivered to their homes. This is history and development of our village from behalf of the management team.You management team. three times the number who undertake this beh the comfort of their armchairs.

You can contact mecontact me either on You can service at present and will allow the Ratby 077 You either on 07758 081081 914914 or at Library Group to significantly extend our We expect to use the mass of paper-based 07758 ratb 077 or at ratbylibrarygroup reach into the community so more can enjoy materials, which have been produced by our ratbylibrarygroup@outlook.com. ratb @outlook.com. the pleasure of reading. very active Local History Group, which we

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Whats On At Ratby Sports Club Friday 29th May Childrens Disco 6-8pm. This event is held on the last Friday of each month. Free entry.

Sunday 31st May Bob Vickers Memorial Cricket Match Stamford Arms v Groby Club. Family fun day from 10am – Midnight. Bouncy castle, raffle, live music, BBQ and games.

All proceeds will go to The Motor Neurone Disease Foundation for Michael Smith in memory of Terry Crooks.

Friday 5th June Dance and social night with the group The Hint of Mint. Come along for a dance or just listen to the music. This event is held on the first Friday of each month. Free entry.

All events are open to non-members All welcome Did you know The Sports Club room is available to hire for functions?

For further information or to book please contact either Steve James on 0116 2393301 or 07523 334708 or Paula on 07739 010108.

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Ratby Primary School Foundation Stage Bakery

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After our visit to Tesco at Beaumont Leys, we set up our own bakery in the classroom. First we mixed a very sticky dough, so we needed to sprinkle lots of flour on it before we could form it into bread, rolls and cakes.

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putting the all-important cross on the top of the hot cross buns, seeing how the bread is packaged and cut, then making their own individually designed bread roll for eating. They all had the opportunity to taste a variety of different cheeses – some of which the children had never tried before! Seeing a fish being filleted, captured everyone’s interest and generated lots of well thought out questions. Finally, looking l mornin rfucarefull nde wo yg a d oye enj , ool around the fruits Ratby Primary Sch children spotted lots . nce erie of differen exp The Stars Class, fromand vegetableinaisles, t k’ For their ‘Farm to produce for each co, sha colour s Tes ofring the rainbow eat, les . How many theyvegetab fruits d and foo at Beaumont Ley the to ser clo get unity to This ortyellow? could you think thatopp are truly was a great de. h and is main-dept Children were givenofthe ery to see how bread bak e tor hands-o in-s n experie nce the that g all children itin enjoyedthe . the ovens, Thank you Tesco! into ad starting by vis bre the Bakers putting ing tch wa d oye enj s, seeing ne bun Everyo hot cross cross on the top of the ividually ind n ow putting the all-important ir the g ed and cut, then makin taste a to ty uni how the bread is packag ort opp the eating. They all had d designed bread roll for children had never trie s – some of which the ese che nt ere and t res inte s variety of diff ne’ ryo eve tured ng filleted The Stars Class, from Ratby enjoyed a , cap a fish bei carefully ! SeeingSchool, beforePrimary stions. Finally, looking que out t ugh tho ll we of Tesco, sharing wonderful morning atgen Beaumont different of erated lotsLeys lots d tte n spo vegetable aisles, childre in their ‘Farm to Fork’ experience. vegetables and its around the fruits and fru ny ma w Ho rainbow. e for each colour of the in-depth and produc Children were given the opportunity of totha get closer to ? This truly was a great low yel are t k thin Tesco! ld you you cou nk Tha d. oye

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Gardening Club We have all been very busy and hard at work this half-term in the gardening club!

Some exciting news‌we have planted potatoes, carrots, bean and radishes in the planters which are on the top field.

We are taking care of these by getting rid of any weeds and making sure all the seeds have had plenty of water to drink now that the warmer weather is on the way!

They have a lot of growing to still do but keep an eye out for how they are getting on! You might also see some sunflowers emerging – spot which one will grow the tallest! Also, thank you very much to the PSA for your donation to gardening club, this money will go towards new equipment and will be used for some beautiful looking plants that we are hoping to put in the planters on the front playground very soon.

We hope that these will provide lovely scents, colour and brightness ready for everyone to enjoy this Summer!

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Borough Councillors Report Cllr Ozzy O’Shea Tel 0116 2394336 or 07808585825 Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com

Thank you.

It has been a pleasure and an Honour to represent residents as your Borough Councillors. We would both like to thank residents for putting their confidence and trust in us again to represent you.

New Dog Regulations From April 2016 Dog owners are being reminded that their pets must be micro chipped by 6th April next year (2016), or they run the risk of a £500 fine.

A microchip is a small electronic device, which is the size of a grain of rice. No anaesthetic is required and the procedure should cause no more discomfort than a standard vaccination.

Each microchip has a unique identification number, which is registered to the dog and the owner's details are placed on a national database. This number can then be read when a scanner is passed over the chip, enabling the Dog Warden to search the national database to find the owner's details.

Cllr Chris Boothby Tel 0116 2388301 or 07880 711 222 Email chris.boothby@hotmail.com

The owner can then be contacted and reunited with their dog. It is important, though, to ensure that owner’s details are kept up-todate at all times.

The Dog Warden Service is responsible for collecting stray dogs throughout the Borough and also investigating dog-related complaints such as barking dogs and some dangerous dogs. In 2014/15 there was a 32% increase in complaints regarding dangerous dogs. Most dog owners are very responsible but they are reminded that their pets should be kept under control at all times especially when in a public place.

The Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced new powers that can be used to deal with dogs that are not being kept under control. This can result in a notice being served and if the notice is not complied with a fixed penalty of £100 can be issued. If anyone would like to discuss the micro chipping service or the Dog Warden Service in general they can do so by contacting 01455 255946.

Dog Fouling We have had numerous complaints that some irresponsible dog owners are not picking up their dogs mess. Please ensure that you clean up after your dog it does not matter if your dog fouls on the grass or on the footpath where ever your dog fouls it needs clearing up. There is also a real problem with dog fouling on the newly resurfaced Ivanhoe trail. You can put your dog mess in any of the provided dog bins or litter bins within the village. To the majority of dog owners we say thank you.

Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for their continued support and remind you, we are only an email or phone call away. We pride ourselves on getting straight back to residents Regards

Chris & Ozzy.

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Newtown Linford Choral Society – Summer Concert Tickets are selling fast for the Choral Society’s Summer Concert to be held in Newtown Linford Village Hall on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June. The title of the Concert is ‘Love Songs – 100 years of Love and War”. Popular songs from every decade over the last 100 years will be performed, such as a First World War medley, ‘When I Fall in Love’, a My Fair Lady medley, Abba songs, and many others.

A lavish two course supper will be served on the Friday and Saturday nights, when tickets are priced at £18 (£9 children 14 and under), and the evening commences at 7.15 pm. On Thursday night tickets are £8 (£5 children), when there will ‘nibbles’, and a starting time of 8 pm. On all three nights there will be a licensed bar.

For tickets contact Peter and Iris Sayer on 01530 243822.

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Kirby Muxloe Players As I write this the Kirby Players production of ‘Stepping Out’ is drawing to a close. The costumes will be packed away, the set dismantled and the tap shoes returned to their boxes. A very big thank you to all our audiences who supported us so well during the run, judging by the laughter and applause you all enjoyed it as much as we did!

But now our thoughts are turning to warmer weather, of sunlit days and summer nights. Yes that’s the title of our next production, ‘Summer Nights’.

Watermead Challenge 2015 Wreake Valley Rotary Club present the Watermead Challenge 2015 Charity Run in aid of Birstall BAGS local charity (www.birstallbags.co.uk) and sponsored by James Sellicks Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors.

The run takes place at 7pm on Tuesday 7th July 2015 AT Watermead Country Park.

Full entry details can be found at www.wreakevalleyrotary.org.uk.

Watermead Challenge 2015

A charity 5 mile run & 3 mile run

Tuesday 7th July 2015, 7pm at Watermead Country Park Syston Leicester LE7 1PD

(north entrance) Race Director Chris Battye said: “ this is the Supporting fifth year we have held the run. Last year we had 300 entrants of all standards. We hope for at least that number this year. The Sponsored by route is flat and mostly off road around the attractive lakes of Watermead Park. There are both 3 mile and 5 mile routes offering everyone the opportunity to set a personal best time.”

with special thanks to the Rangers of Watermead Country Park.

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Trust Fund Charity No. 001119549.

Entry details at www.wreakevalleyrotary.org.uk

Entries accepted until 6.30pm on the night.

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It’s a show to sit back, relax and let your mind unwind for a couple of hours. Listen to songs from the musicals and some more up tempo numbers and enjoy some sketches and novelty acts. We aim to send you home, tapping your feet, humming a song and feeling that your ribs have been well and truly tickled. So, make a note in your diary and ring our Box Office on 07804 435 235 or go to our web site www.kirbyplayers.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you at the Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Station Road on one of these nights 29th July to 1st August.

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County Councillors Report Ratby and Groby Division County - Councillor Ozzy O’Shea Tel: 0116 2394 336 or 07808 585 825 - Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com • Check your iTunes account for recent activity • Consider contacting iTunes separately to double check your account activity

Ivanhoe Trail.

I am pleased to report that the final section between Taverner Drive and the M1 Bridge has now been resurfaced. This final section has now completed the improved foot and cycle path to Glenfield in time for summer.

Inconsiderate Parking.

I know that I keep going on about this, but residents contact me complaining of inconsiderate parking on Grassed areas and on Grass verges. I appreciate that parking in certain areas is at a premium, but the open grassed areas and grass verges were not provided with the intention of having vehicles parked on them.

Now that the Parish Council has taken on the grass cutting contract from the County Council, a pride has been put back into villages grass cutting by the Parish Council.

However the contractors are struggling at times to cut the grass around parked vehicles and when they do it leaves a patch of uncut grass which looks untidy. I would politely ask that residents refrain from parking on grassed areas. Thank you in anticipation.

Please be aware of the following Scams

• Remember iTunes will not request your personal details via email or through attached links • If you have filled in one of the forms, do not use online banking until you have had your computer checked out by an expert. Also consider contacting your bank to make them aware of the situation – money held in your account may be at risk.

Scam No 2 Online auction websites are being used by fraudsters to advertise vehicles for sale which do not exist.

The fraudster advertises on an auction website and gets their victim to agree to purchase a vehicle, making sure that all correspondence is done via email. The victim then receive emails which claim to be from genuine payment merchants or auction websites which state that the money they have paid for the vehicle will be held in an ‘escrow account’.

The email indicates the money will be released to the seller, once the person has confirmed that they’re happy with the purchase. The email says that this will provide the person with ‘buyer protection’. In reality these emails are fraudulent, they don’t come from the named companies and the bank accounts are controlled by fraudsters.

Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have been made aware that there are currently a number of emails being sent out that appear to be coming from Apple iTunes, detailing a recent purchase.

Protect yourself:

The email states that if customers did not purchase the item they should click on the link provided to obtain a refund. Once redirected to a web page they are asked to fill out their card and other personal details. This is a spam email with links to a malicious web page that is being used to harvest personal details, possibly in order to access victim’s bank accounts.

• Meet the seller ‘face to face’ and view the vehicle before parting with any money.

Protect yourself: • Double check where the email has come from before clicking on the link

• Always stay within the terms and conditions of the auction websites.

• Remember that PayPal do not include vehicles under their buyer protection.

• Be vigilant of emails that purport to be from genuine companies and check the ‘domain’ name of the email address for any inconsistencies.

• Check feedback online by searching the associated phone numbers or email addresses of the seller.

• If the vehicle is below market value consider whether this is an opportunity which is too good to be true!

Scam No 3 Leicestershire Police is issuing a warning to the public to be on their guard over a courier fraud scam.

Officers have received eleven reports since January 2015 where victims have received a telephone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or somone from their bank claiming that the victim’s bank account has been fraudulently accessed and that someone has been arrested for the offence.

There are many variations of the courier scam, but it usually follows this method: A fraudster will cold call you on a landline, claiming to be from your bank or the police.

They state their systems have spotted a fraudulent payment on your card or it is due to expire and needs to be replaced.

In order to reassure you that they are genuine, they suggest that you hang up and ring the bank/police back straight away. However, they don’t disconnect the call from the landline so that when you dial the real phone number, you are actually still speaking to the fraudster.

They then ask you to read out your PIN or type it on your phone keypad. They may ask for details of other accounts you hold with the bank or financial service provider.

Finally, they send a courier or taxi to you to collect your bank card. The fraudster will have then obtained your name, address, full bank details, card and PIN. These fraudsters sound very plausible and are skilled at tricking people into handing over their cards.

Please let any elderly or vulnerable family members, friends, or neighbours know about the scam. Remember, your bank will never attend your home; and neither the bank nor the police will ever collect your bank card or ask for your PIN. If you have been a victim or have any information in relation to this scam, call Leicestershire Police on 101. Victims can also contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 for more information.

I would like to thank you all for your continued support and to remind you that I am only a phone call or email away.

Ozzy O’shea.

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Brookvale High School Celebrating Cross Country Success!

It has been many years since Brookvale High School has seen the success in Cross Country running that we have experienced this season.

The year 7 boys and girls have swept the board in all events, both as a team and individually, while the junior (year 8 & 9) boys have been runners up in two of the events. Year 7 girls won the league, winning 4 out of the 5 races.

On an individual note, two of our year 7 students, Rachel Nealon and Hollie Gamble, had a battle royal for 1st place! Between them they won all the races, with Rachel winning 3 to take 1st place, and Hollie winning 2 to take 2nd. In the relay championships, the girls not only won but beat a select team of club runners! At the school County Championships, they again swept the board winning the team event, with Hollie coming 1st and Rachel 2nd. In all, 7 girls competed during the season.

Year 7 boys had similar success and put out enough runners to have a ‘B’ team in the league and relays. Lucca Watson-Quilter won all 5 league races, with his brother Roman in 2nd each time to finish 1st and 2nd individually. The team also won all 5 races to take 1st place, with the ‘B’ team finishing just outside the medals in a very creditable 4th. At the relays our two teams finished 1st and 13th. Finally at the schools County Championships, Lucca and Roman were again 1st and 2nd individually, with the team coming 1st. In all, 10 boys competed during the season.

The junior boys had to contend with an exceptional Loughborough Grammar School team, but through their perseverance were runners up in both the league and the school County Championships. Individually, Chris Nealon was 8th in the league and George Robinson 11th. At the Championships, they were also our best placed individual runners in 9th and 15th respectively.

In all, 6 boys competed for the school.

Whilst we wish the year 9 boys that ran in the junior races success in the future at Groby College, we do hope for more success with year 7 when they make the big step up to the junior races next year.

Well done to all involved.

Andrew Stean, Head of PE, Brookvale High School

RSPCA Please support our fundraisIng events.

The Leicestershire branch of the RSPCA are organising a number of fund raising events during the Summer.

On Saturday the 13th of June they are holding another of their popular Car Boot Sales at the Woodside Animal Centre on Scudamore Road Leicester from 11am to 3pm.. There are a limited number of spaces so it is wise to check with Jade on 232 4932 –office hours or ken on 220 7552 to book or for further information.

They are also holding an open garden from 10am to 4pm at 44 Triumph Road, Glenfield on Sunday in the 19th of July in aid of the Animal Centre. Refreshments are also available with RSPCA goods for sale, a plant stall and a tombola. There is also garden trail for children to enjoy.

So please come along to these fund raisers. The Centre deals with around three thousand neglected, abandoned and neglected animals every year and desperately need your support.

The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group meets generally 6 times a year, and membership is open to all. Visitors are always welcome to all our meetings, which generally take place in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Kirby Muxloe and start at 7.30 pm.

Details of the dates of future meetings, together with the topics that will be covered, are shown on the notice board in Kirby Muxloe library as well as on the Group’s web site: www.leicestershirevillages.com/kmlhg.

Summaries of past meetings are also shown on the web site.

The next meeting of the Group, the first of the 2015 – 2016 year, will be on Thursday 21st May, when Stuart Warburton will be giving a talk ‘The Story of James Town’ - the Beginning of English Speaking America.

This talk will be followed by the short Annual General Meeting of the Group.

The planned visit for this year is to the recently opened Stoneywell cottage, on Saturday July 18th.

More information about this visit will be provided at the meeting on May 21st, or if you are not able to come to this meeting, more information will be provided if an e-mail is sent to kmlhg999@gmail.com The History Group are always looking for photographs of people who have lived/worked in the village and events that have taken place in Kirby Muxloe.

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Appeal for help from Bradgate Drama Society Dear Friends The Bradgate Drama Society has been treading the boards in Newtown Linford for some 60 years now and has delighted audiences young and old over the years.

We are lucky enough to have great facilities including a great sound and lighting system and the facility to rehearse on stage which is always a bonus. We are also able to provide a bar on performance nights which add to the night out.

Sadly even with all this in our favour we have reached a point whereby we are having to take a long hard look at how we are able to carry on.

We have a diminishing membership and are finding it very hard to recruit new members, and none of us are getting any younger. Our audiences have also diminished over the last few years and from selling out over three nights we have had to reduce our performances to just two nights.

All of this is having an effect on the type of productions we are able to produce. We have gone from having auditions to just seeing who is available and finding a play to fit. Without an injection of new members I feel that it won’t be long before we bring the final curtain down on the group.

As Chairman of the society I do not wish to preside over the demise of the group, so if you are willing to join our group we would love to see you and don’t feel that you have be on the stage we need plenty of help behind the scenes as well. I realise that this may not be for everyone so if it’s not for you then why not lend your support by coming to see our productions. I am sure you would have a very enjoyable evening.

If on reading this you think you may want join us then please contact myself via email bradgatedrama@gmail.com or if you don’t have email contact Toby Manning on 01530 245298 or Lesley Baker on 01509 890771.

With a little more help and support we can together keep this group going to entertain people for many more years to come. As the saying goes “use or lose it” !

Andreas Hastie - Chairman, Bradgate Drama Society.

Desford Striders Desford Striders welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. Its base is Sport in Desford (SID), Peckleton Lane in Desford. Further information about the club can be found at www.desfordstriders.co.uk.

Founded in 1991 Desford Striders is a small, friendly, running club that welcomes runners of any ability. With over 100 members it is always sociable, and competitive for those who want to be.

LOROS harness “Horse Power” for new Ladies Day event.

This June, Leicester Racecourse will play host to an Ascot Ladies Day Experience event in aid of local hospice, LOROS. The event will take place, simultaneously with The Royal Ascot Ladies Day on Thursday 18th June.

Giant plasma screens will broadcast all of the action live from Ascot directly into Leicester Racecourse where spectators will have the chance to wine, dine, shop and place bets just as they would at Ascot!

With live entertainment, awards for “best dressed”, super cars, a four course lunch and shopping this is set to be a fantastic day out which LOROS hope will raise in excess of £10,000; this amount of money could pay for 1,000 patients to be collected from their homes and brought to LOROS Day Therapy where they can take part in creative activities, access complimentary therapies and seek advice from specialist doctors and physiotherapists before returning home later that day.

Each year LOROS need to raise £4.5 million to continue providing their unique care services to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Laura Betts, LOROS Fundraiser said; “This year marks LOROS’ 30th Anniversary and during those years we have cared for over 30,000 people. It’s incredible to think about the amount of people who have accessed our services over the years. We are really excited about reaching the big 3-0 and hope that our calendar of new and exciting events will encourage people to continue supporting LOROS.” Tickets for The Ascot Ladies Day Experience are on sale now from as little as £40 per person (when booking a table of ten before 28th May 2015). For more information and to boom tickets please visit loros.co.uk or call LOROS fundraising on (0116) 2318431.

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