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The Headteacher, Staff and Governors warmly invite you to visit the school on:

Wednesday 5th October 2016 6.00pm to 8.00pm

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To arrange a personal tour of the school ‘at work’ at any time, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Andrew Morris, on the number below.

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Ken Hunnybun and Nathan Dickman have recently been elected by their fellow Trustees to serve as Chair and Treasurer respectively. The posts became vacant because the previous post holders had resigned to spend time with family members suffering health problems. The trustees thanked Graham Stanley and Gaynor Reynolds for their part in the community takeover from Leicester County Council of Ratby Library and in the setting up and development of the Crow Pie Café.

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Ken Hunnybun is committed to developing the Library building as a community resource for residents to meet and share common interests while continuing to maintain the Library. He can be contacted on 07720542295 or ajmskh@aol.com.

Nathan Dickman had only recently become a Trustee and the existing trustees were all pleased that he had accepted his nomination as Treasurer.

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Avril Hunnybun remains as Trustee and Secretary.

Christine Reid had been a volunteer and is also a relatively new addition to the Trustees as volunteer representive.

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Dan Green is continuing as a trustee having been Student Representative during his final year at Groby Community College.

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Free Wifi and computer System.

The existing system will be replaced from Thursday 8th September. It will be independent of the County Hall system and will consist of a new Wifi modem and 4 new laptops all linked directly into the internet system. There will be no charge for the use of the Wifi or the computers and a new printer is to be installed with a reduction in cost per copy being considered.

We are confident that customers will have quick and easy access to the internet when they drop in to catch up on correspondence or surf the net while having a refreshing cup of tea/coffee and a cake. A memory stick is required to save the work and will be available for purchase at the library.

The Crow Pie Café

very pleasant area in the library. There is no requirement to be a library member and is open for anyone to use the café whenever the library is open – 10.00am to 5.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 10.00am to 7.00pm on Wednesday and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday.

Space in the Library to hire.

The building is ideal for small group meetings up to 15/20 or can be rearranged for larger gatherings of up to 35 people. Lettings can be for the room only or may include tea/coffee and biscuits in the hire fee. A screen can be available for use with the hirers own projector.

Volunteers As most people now know the library is run by a group of volunteers which also includes the Trustees. I know I speak for us all when I say that time spent on duty is most enjoyable. Meeting people and knowing that we are providing a service that could have disappeared. But for those seeking employment the library can be a positive part of a CV and demonstrate to a potential employer that you have made an effort to keep up the habit of a work routine while making a positive contribution to the community.

There are two main Roles for volunteers to undertake. These are very obviously operating the library and café. Most volunteers are happy to do both but as the café develops we will need more volunteers to concentrate on the café.

Rotas divide the opening hours into three and a half or four hour shifts and most volunteers manage to do two shifts a week but one is perfectly acceptable.

Volunteers own interests can also be harnessed to improve the service given to customers. Why give Ken Hunnybun a call and have a chat about volunteering!!

Advance notice – Village Vintage Tea party – Saturday 8th October This will be held in and around the Library with a variety of stalls, entertainment and an enhanced offering from the café. Work is currently in progress to make this happen and further details will be published on leaflets around the village.

This is already getting favourable reports as a

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LFE Film Evenings will be showing on Thursday 6 October 2016 “Danish Girl”.

This remarkable love story is inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Set in mid-1930s Copenhagen, where portrait artist Gerda Wegener asks her husband, popular landscape artist Einar Wegener to stand in for a female model.

The act of posing as a female figure unmasks Einar's lifelong identification as a woman, whom she names Lili Elbe.

This sets off a progression of leaving behind the identity as Einar. Lili and Gerda then relocate to Paris; Gerda's portraits of Lili in her feminine state attract serious attention from art dealers in a way that her previous portraiture had not.

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As she struggles with her identity, and continued existence as Einar become too much for Lili, she starts to seek help from psychologists. Eventually Lili and Gerda meet a doctor who proposes an innovative and controversial solution: male to

female sex reassignment surgery. He warns them that it is a very dangerous operation that has never been attempted before, and Lili would be one of the first to undergo it.

Lili immediately agrees and travels to Germany to begin the surgery. Unfortunately, she eventually dies of complications.

[Contains some sexuality and full nudity] Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard.

Running time: 2 hours.

Venue: the Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE. Cost: £5.

Doors open at 7.00pm when complimentary hot drinks with biscuits will

be provided. The show starts at 7.30pm prompt.

Could YOU be a foster carer?

A SUMMER campaign has launched to encourage people to find out about fostering with their local authority.

Children across Leicestershire need residents in their communities to come forward to offer them loving, secure homes in familiar surroundings. Leicestershire County Council’s fostering service is on the doorstep to provide regular placements to carers, as well as of tailored support and specialist training every step

the way.

Our girls and boys are all very busy on a Tuesday night, working towards their badges which cover a vast array of topics. Our young people enjoy many other activities such as crafts, cooking and games. This year we entered the Ratby village show and won trophies and medals for the birthday cards which were made for the Queen. These have been sent to the Palace and we look forward to receiving a reply.

We have purchased and are still fund raising for our 17 seater minibus which is a wonderful asset to the company, enabling us to offer more varied activities and joining in on organised outings by Girls' Brigade Leicestershire District With the support of Ratby Methodist Church, Leaders and Helpers we are a very happy and lively company and if you wish to join us as a young person, a much needed helper or to help with our fundraising to continue our activities, then please contact me on the number below.

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Councillor Ivan Ould, cabinet member for children and families, said: “Leicestershire children need families from their communities to offer them loving homes.

“Having local foster families means we can ensure our children have familiar surroundings and support during their time in fostering.

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“It is important that we encourage more potential foster carers to come forward to find out more about the rewarding and valuable role. Our priority is keeping children safe and supporting young people in the best possible way.”

To find out more about fostering call the recruitment team on 0116 305 0505, email fosteringandadoption@leics.gov.uk or visit the website at www.fosteringleicestershire.com

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Village Writers’ Group The Village Writers have been very pleased to recently welcome some new members to their regular meetings, held at 7.30 pm: 1st & 3rd Weds. of the month: Kirby Muxloe Free Church, in the rooms located on Church Road.

We have a variety of people who all share a common interest in writing, whether it be recording memoirs, creating poetic verse, inventing short stories or reading extracts from books. The evening is always filled with lively discussion about our latest creative efforts.

During the meeting held on the first Wednesday of August we discussed the contributions brought to the table on the subject of ‘Fright/Fear’ and the subject set for the third Wednesday in August was ‘First holiday abroad’. Previous subjects have included, A Model Citizen; Ghostly tales; Three Minutes; Inspiration from photographic images and Humour, to name but a few.

We have a small number of places left for new membership so, whatever level of writing you indulge in, if you would like to bring something to our table, or simply sit in and listen whilst drinking a cup of coffee, please contact any of the following for more details. We look forward to meeting you!

Derek by email: mcgauley5948@yahoo.co.uk or call David tel. 07552 107 461 or Gail 0116 2390241

Disco in aid of LOROS seeks to raise £1000 A revised Leicester DJ is now looking to raise an additional £1000 at his next charity disco for Leicester Hospice-LOROS in Kirby Muxloe.

45 year old Simon Shiekh of Leicester, has pledged to raise £1000 from the event at the Village Hall in Station Road on the evening of Saturday 12th November, from 6.00pm to Midnight.

There will be a licensed bar on offer as well as a buffet and a raffle, with other additional entertainment.

This forthcoming disco follows an initial event which took place in March of this year, at Glenfield Parish Council Hall, which raised £500.

Simon is also looking for local volunteers from Kirby Muxloe to help out at the 12th November event alongside his existing volunteers from Leicester, to get them actively involved in the community.

Tickets priced at £10 per head can be reserved by calling: 07451 813789 or e-mailing: sscomgroup@live.com

NEW FREE CAP MONEY COURSE Where? RATBY METHODIST CHURCH 7-9pm

Anyone for Badminton?

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When? October 27th, November 3rd and 10th Who is it for? Anyone who wants to take back control of their income and outgoings How? The CAP Money Course will guide you through a simple, workable way to budget, and manage your money.

INTERESTED? Call Sue Lawton 0116 2313957 or Email: David.Lawton@methodist.org.uk

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The Barry Drive Estate “Rat Run” Many of the residents of the estate will be aware of the problems caused by drivers using the estate as a means of avoiding traffic queues on the A47 and Kirby Lane, this practice is putting residents at risk particularly those living on May Tree Drive, Cherry Tree Avenue. Barry Drive and Forest Rise.

This situation will only get worse as more of the houses being built on local housing developments become occupied.

There are currently 2 schools of thought on how to deter drivers from using the estate as a RAT RUN. 1) Install speed humps on all the roads previously mentioned.

2) Changes to the top of May Tree Drive: No entry into May Tree Drive from Hinckley Road (A47).

Traffic exiting May Tree Drive will only be allowed to turn left.

The Parish Council is seeking to avoid a solution being imposed on residents by the Highways department at County Hall with out full consultation with all residents. The Parish Council is therefore asking all residents of Kirby Muxloe to write or e mail their views to: The Clerk at Kirby Muxloe Parish Council Parish Council office Station Road Leicester LE9 2EN e-mail kirbymuxloepc@btconnect.com This will enable the Parish Council to have meaning full discussions with the Highways department based on the majority view of residents.

Kirby Muxloe WI Coffee and Craft Morning October 22nd 10am – 12pm St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall Entrance is £1 and includes Tea/Coffee and a Biscuit A great variety of stalls including Gifts, Jewellery, Cards, The Cheese Man, Hand Made Soaps, Loros, Heart Link, Cake Stall, Paper Back Books, Raffle Come and enjoy a browse around the stalls and a chat with friends

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Come On Down – the football’s great It’s a new season at Kirby Muxloe FC – the village’s United Counties League, Premier Divison team that plays at the Ratby Lane Sports & Village Club ground – with a new assistant manager, new players and a zest for playing exciting and attractive football.

John Love, the manager, has appointed Nick Brett as his assistant, and the seasoned team has been joined by goalkeeper James Flinders (who has already proved his lightning reactions), Sean Doy, Jordan Lever, Josh Burniston and Will Cheshire. After four games the team has lost two and won one, including securing a place in the next round of the FA Cup. “There is a tremendous spirit within the squad,” John says. “They are all working together, for each other and playing as a true team should. It’s this level of enthusiasm and get-up-andgo that is resulting in very attractive football. Of course there are going to be mistakes, they are a young group of players and they are always learning, but the buzz within the squad makes us all look forward to the season ahead.”

Attendance at home games is gradually improving, but more are needed to create a good atmosphere. The football is good enough to entertain, and it is the village’s very own club.

At a cost of just £6 (£4 concessions) Saturday afternoon’s entertainment is almost guaranteed.

The Club is also open from lunchtime all afternoon, offering teas and coffees as well as soft drinks and beers – at remarkably low prices.

Season tickets are just £84 – and there’s a comfortable, purpose-designed and built stand for when the weather is inclement.

“We are playing in a tough league against sides with more resources than we can muster, but we have the will to win and it’s showing on the football pitch,” John Love says.

Last year and again this year, Kirby Muxloe was able to persuade a team from Crewe Alexandra, in a poll voted the most admired club in the Football League and the ‘nursery’ for several internationals including ex-Leicester City players Neil Lennon and Robbie Savage, to play a pre-season game. With attendance topping 400, the evening was a true ‘village event’ and brought many new faces to the Club. To continue this success it is important to attract more spectators – the football’s good enough and exciting enough, and the ground and Club are well within walking distance. As the late, great Lesley Crowther said: ‘Come On Down’.

There are a range of sponsorship opportunities available at Kirby Muxloe Football Club. These are a great chance for businesses in the area to support the village football club at prices that are surprisingly low.

For more information, please contact Kirby Muxloe Sports & Village Club – Tel: 0116 239 3201 Shirts and tracksuits (which will carry the sponsors’ names) Advertising hoardings around the ground (2.4 metres x 0.6 metres high) Programme advertisements Match Day sponsorship Man of the Match Player sponsorship

Kirby Muxloe & Leicester Forest East Local Committee are holding another fundraising event:

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Friday, October 21st from 7.30pm in the Sports & Social Centre, Ratby Road, Kirby Muxloe Tickets £5 per person - available from Linda Bates Tel: 0116 2991790 Make up a Team of 4 – 6. Prizes for the winning team.

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How to grow your brain Energize is a Christian youth group, our aim for a Friday evening is for you to meet with friends for

a chat and some fun. Within the evening there will be a 10 minute slot where we will look at a particular issue and you can ask any questions and chat with people your age about it.

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Activities (club night = footy,pool, table tennis,unihock,games etc‌)

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Club Night PLUS mini -Olympics

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Geocaching (or Pokemon Go!)

Coats if it looks like rain!

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Club Night PLUS Bake off!

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Bowling

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IF YOU DO exercise which is strenuous enough to get your heart pumping hard, it may help your memory, because it triggers a protein that fosters the growth of brain cells.

Money for bowling and any drinks/snacks Researchers at the National Institute on Ageing have discovered that when muscles exercise, they produce a protein that travels to the brain and triggers neuron growth. “Overall, the message is that a consistently healthy lifestyle pays off,� explained one neuroscientist.

Venue: - Church Rooms, Church Lane, Ratby Contact : - Justin Garratt (Youth Leader, St Philip and St James Church, Ratby) 07484141514 / jlgarratt@aol.com Autumn Programme September – December 2016 Alternate Fridays 7.30-9 pm, for school years 6-11 £1 per session (extra required for non-club nights)

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Ratby Methodist Church

Ratby Methodist Church

Serving the community with “Something for Everyone!”

Many people are probably not aware of just what happens inside the four walls of our building and beyond, so we invite you to learn more about Ratby Methodist Church, and maybe give it a try!

fellowship and friendship for ladies.

Visiting speakers are often invited to come and talk on a variety of interesting and, sometimes, unusual subjects.

Contact Ruth 0116 2392357

Sundays

Thursdays

We welcome you to worship with us at 10.00 am. Services take various forms, from formal to café style or reflective.

Junior Church and a Crèche are also available for younger people at the same time. After each service everyone is welcome to stay and chat over coffee and biscuits.

On the last Thursday of the month, precisely at 12.30 pm, a delicious, wholesome meal is served. Aimed mainly at people who live alone, anyone is welcome to share in this happy hour of friendship.

Contact Barbara 2386276 to reserve a place.

Contact Revd David Lawton 0116 2313957

Saturdays

Mondays A friendly, caring group of ladies and gentlemen, the Monday Circle meets at 2.30 pm. Meetings consist of visits to places of interest, walks, social events on the premises and visiting speakers.

Contact Ann J. 0116 2393868 On the first Monday of the month, the Ladies’ Circle meets at 7.30 pm. The group draws ladies from all walks of life to this Christian group to share in meetings of a varied nature but always including companionship, support and laughter.

Contact Ann T. 0116 2395093

Tuesdays B.F.F. (Bible, Faith, Fellowship) meets fortnightly at 10.00 am at 47 Park Road, Ratby. This is a very friendly group that enjoys studying the bible and sharing thoughts in fellowship and support.

Contact Margaret 0116 2392352 Also meeting on Tuesdays is the 1st Ratby Girls’ Brigade from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm during term-time. The girls (and sometimes boys) and young people are nurtured and cared for by enthusiastic leaders and helpers. These young people participate in games, crafts, cookery and other activities.

Ages range from 4 to 18 years.

Contact Alison 07853216572

Wednesdays Women’s Own, fortnightly at 3.00 pm, consists of a devotional hour of

There is always a buzz at the fortnightly Coffee Mornings from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Passers-by occasionally call in for a coffee and cake but whether they are strangers or not, everyone receives a warm welcome.

Contact Pauline 0116 2386223

Harvest Tea

Saturday 17th September 5.00 pm To reserve a place tel: 0116 2386141 or 0116 2386276

Harvest Thanksgiving Café Style Sunday 18th September 10.00 am Worship with Rev David Lawton

All are Welcome!

Future Events for your diary In addition to the above, there are social events from time to time, not only to support our own Church but also to raise much-needed funds for various charities. A different charity is supported each year and from 1 September 2016 (the beginning of the Methodist Year) we shall be holding events for the Laura Centre.

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The first of these events is a Jumble Sale on Saturday 8th October. Refreshments will be served so pop in and grab a coffee and a bargain!

The Church will be celebrating Harvest with a Harvest Tea on Saturday 17th September followed by a special Café-Style service at 10.00 am on Sunday 18th September. The latter will be a less formal act of worship to which all are welcome. There will also be an opportunity to support Toilet Twinning.

This is a charity which raises funds for people in other parts of the world who have no toilet – approximately 2.5 million. Think how fortunate we are to have these facilities.

Come and share in the celebration of Harvest and give thanks at this special time of the year.

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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

Road Works, Main Street, Ratby During the first two weeks of August we had road works on Main Street and the closure of Burroughs Road which I reported on in last month’s article. However the traffic management of the Traffic lights by the company doing the work was not as good as it should have been. This lead to tail backs and congestion over the first day or so and were poorly managed. I spent a lot of time arranging for cones to be placed out along Main Street by the shops to allow for the free flow of traffic in either direction when the lights changed. I also visited the local shops to update them. However it did not help when residents moved the cones and parked their vehicles outside the shops. This caused driver frustration as traffic could not pass freely. I lost count of the amount of time I asked Highways officers to visit the site as I was not happy with the way their traffic management was being handled. I also had the lights removed from outside the new development opposite the Railway PH as they were serving no purpose at the time and adding to the problems.

Highways agreed with me and authorised their removal. It was unfortunate that Blood Hill was also closed at the same time, however the bridge on Blood Hill required urgent work to be carried out on it. I know drivers were frustrated by the road works but the school needed a new electrical supply which had to be done during the school holidays and unfortunately the Bridge on Blood Hill needed urgent repairs. I would like to thank residents for their understanding during this time.

Led Street Lighting Leicestershire County Council is currently in the

process of carrying out 68,000 street light replacements across the County. They will converting all the current lighting elements to LED. They are programmed to complete all the installations within the next 3 years. Initially we will be concentrating on the low level street lights (5&6m columns) which are mainly in residential areas. The (6m & above) are due to commence from October this year.

Work on replacing the street lights in Ratby started in August. What change can residents expect to see? I am told the streets will look different at night with the ability to see colours for what they really are, the grass will look green and no longer a funny shade of orange/grey. There will be little difference in the overall brightness however the eye perceives white light better than orange light so a change will be noticeable. The lights will now be controlled from a central control room, this will also save officers as timing of the lights can be done with the flick a switch from the control room. One thing that you will also notice is that all the part night lighting will now all go out at midnight on the dot. There will no longer be any differences across the village.

Under the old system some lights stayed on slightly longer in the summer as they caught up with British Winter time. Now they are wireless controlled so they will now all go out at the same time.

LED Street Lighting FAQ’s Part-night do we still need to do it? Part-night lighting currently delivers around £900k of savings (carbon tax and energy) and the project paid for itself in November 2014. LED’s are predicted to save around 50% in energy therefore the part-night lighting will still contribute roughly £450k in savings.

The light outside my house is too bright or doesn’t go out anymore and I can’t sleep?

When the lights are installed, on the first night they may burn at 100% brightness. Within 2-3

working days the light will register with the Central Management System and pick up the part-night programming as well as any dimming profiles allocated to it, in the meantime please bear with us. Further dimming options may be available and partnight lighting will continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

Expected savings? Initial estimates predict savings of over £1m per annum.

I don’t like the white light. The old sodium lights have a colour temperature of between 1700K and 2700K and aren’t very good at colour rendering, that is to say you can’t tell what colour a car is or what somebody is wearing. The higher the colour temperature the better the visibility, colour rendering and lower running costs however this has to be balanced with the appearance, higher colour temperature is bluer in colour and less aesthetically appealing. Leicestershire’s LED street lights operate at 4000K and this is very close to natural moonlight in terms of colour.

How long will the project take?

4 year programme accelerated to 3yrs Everywhere else has been done but the light outside my house hasn’t been changed to LED? High level (>6m) lanterns will be changed eventually.  Some lights belong to parish or district councils and as such LCC will not be changing them unless and order is received from the parish/district council.

Other lights may be deemed to have unsafe brackets and a replacement column may be required.

What’s happening to the old lanterns? Anything two years and below will be re-used on daily reported faults where we won’t be fitting an LED in the next five weeks. All others will be taken away for re-cycling at no cost to the council.

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In Leicestershire, there are increasing numbers of older people living in accommodation that doesn’t best meet their needs or support them to remain active, independent, safe and healthy. It has also been estimated that between 2015 and 2030 the number of people aged over 75 years will increase from 59,900 to 94,400 - an increase of 39.74%.

Have your say until midnight on Friday 23 September 2016 We have to respond to this increasing level of demand for social care services at a time of major reductions in the council’s budget.

The draft adult social care accommodation strategy for older people 2016-2026 and extra care review 2016 outline how, by working with partner agencies, we can ensure that people can get the right level and type of accommodation support, at the right time.

To take part in the consultation paste and follow the below link or go to the Leicestershire County Council web site and type in the search area current consultations. http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ have-your-say/current-consultations/ accommodation-strategy-for-older-peopleand-extra-care-review Draft adult social care accommodation strategy for older people 2016-2026 Extra care review 2016 Successful delivery of this draft strategy will enable more people to live safely and independently in their home of choice, with an improved quality of life in their later years.

The consultation will run until midnight on Friday, 23 September, with the findings reported back to the council’s ruling cabinet in winter 2016. The consultation is also available in an easy-read format by calling 0116 305 0232 or by emailing ascengage@leics.gov.uk .

Suspicious Callers posing as being from both Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council.

We have recently received a report of a suspicious caller posing as being from both Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council, advising people that they are required to make an additional payment to their council tax.

The caller then went on to try to take the payment over the telephone.

Neither Leicester City Council or any of the district councils who collect Council Tax would ring you to try to take a payment over the telephone.

If you do receive a call from someone in

relation to Council Tax, ask them to give you the Council Tax reference number and the balance outstanding, and check this against your bill.

Never give bank details or personal information to anyone that you don’t feel is 100% genuine. Any reputable company will be happy for you to check they are who they say they are before you give out personal information.

If you receive a call of this nature please be cautious and double check that the person calling is who they say they are.

If you live in the county your council tax is dealt with by the relevant District or Borough Council, not Leicestershire County Council.

We recommend asking the caller for their name and contact details so that you can call them back in order to check that they are legitimate. Official callers should have no problem providing you with this information as they will understand that you are cautious about giving out personal information over the phone. If the caller is not genuine they are likely to become defensive or flustered when questioned for this information.

If the caller provides you with their contact details, please check the number against the number of the relevant council tax department for your area. If the numbers do not match we recommend calling the number on the council’s website and asking to speak to the person who has called you.

Details of the numbers for the Borough/District councils can be found in the link below. http://www.leics.gov.uk/service.htm?pid=57 If you have a Council Tax query for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Please call 01455 238141.

If you believe you have been a victim of this type of call please report it to us by calling 101 I would like to thank you all for your continued support and remind you that should you need my help or advice, I always pride myself on making myself available to residents.

Remember I am only a phone call or email away.

Ozzy O’shea.

Newbold Verdon JazzClub

It is twelve years since the running of the jazz club was taken over by a new committee when Pete Lay and The Gambit Jazzmen were the first band to play for the new organisers. On the first Friday in August, they made a return appearance to once again entertain us.

The band has seen quite a few changes since then but they still have a great line up and play wonderful traditional jazz.

Guest clarinettist, John Maddocks was joined by Alan Gresty on trumpet and Barry Weston on trombone; supported by Andy Maynard on banjo and Roger Link on double bass and of course their leader Pete Lay on drums. They provided an evening enjoyed by a large audience of jazz fans.

The October concert at Newbold Verdon Social Club is on October 7th when we welcome back Doc Houlind’s Revival All Stars. The origins of this Danish band hark back to the early 70’s when Doc Houlind formed his original band playing the Dixieland jazz popularised by the likes of ‘Kid’ Ory, Louis Armstrong and George Lewis. Originally a percussionist, ‘Doc’ realised his ultimate dream of leading the front line of a New Orleans style band when switching to trumpet in 2004.

With numerous tours of Europe and New Orleans under their belts, and a hardcore rhythm section, we are assured of a good night of traditional jazz.

Admission £9.00 and doors open at 7pm.

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A personal reflection from the retiring chair of Ratby Library & Community Group.

Having started the group, formerly Ratby Library Group, in Mar 2014, attended more events and courses than I would care to list, presented Ratby’s case to the County Council’s Scrutiny Committee in Oct 2014 and seen many changes in composition to the group, RL&CG had its business plan accepted in Mar 2015, gained charitable status in Nov last year and took over the library building 8th Feb 2016.

The group had consulted all households in the village, from this creating a ‘To Do’ list, which featured in the group’s business plan and which continues to be at the heart of its plans.

The top 5 wishes of respondents for the use of the library were The café came thanks to a grant from My Coop Community. Children’s reading sessions were led by sixth-formers from Groby Community College plus some of the group’s volunteers. And the library has hosted its first exhibition and sale of artwork.

So the first 7 months saw 3 of the top 5 objectives achieved. Volunteers and trustees are to be congratulated for their commitment and the time they give in support of the library project.

The group is in the final stages of putting in place its independent IT system that does not use the County Hall server, except for the library management system; it should provide public users with better connectivity and response.

Funding for this has come from 4 sources: (1) a £3,000 grant from LCC; (2) a generous donation from John Cawrey, who has pledged significant funds to support the overall project towards an independent future; (3) a 4-figure donation from a local resident; with (4) RL&CG picking up the residue of the £8,300 costs out of its own resources.

With this in place the group can begin to consider the provision of the main suggestion i.e. IT for silver surfers, which would deliver the 4th of the top 5 suggestions. A fantastic start and great news.

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But I must pen a note of caution. The response to the Jan 2015 village-wide questionnaire was disappointing with only 3.4% returning the form, demonstrating there was not universal support for this library project. And of those who did respond 69% said they would not support further funding from the local public purse or would prefer an independent funding solution.

It Ain’t Me Babe Written and Directed by Mike Blasdale Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th of October at 7.30pm

Transitional funding from the County Council disappears completely after Mar 2022, falling by 55% next year and steadily to zero over the following 4 years. The need to establish financial sustainability is an urgent matter for the trustees to address.

We were told that charities that fail do so within their first 3 years; this is principally because they don’t deliver a sustainable and robust financial model and run out of money i.e. are financially unsustainable.

Guaranteeing the future of the library has always been dependent upon the support of local people, in Ratby’s case by using the café, where the volunteers offer an exceptional and friendly service.

Those who have used it find the environment bright, cheerful and restful with a range of teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks at very competitive prices, delivered to your table.

There are simply too few people using the café.

So if you’ve yet to visit, please do so soon and often. If you use the library’s private car park, drop in and patronise the café, remembering that if the library disappears so will its car park.

And if you visit to borrow or read books or use the library’s IT, stay a while longer and chat over a cuppa. The library building can be a great village space for all ages and can offer a much wider variety of events and activities.

I’m only sorry family health issues have made it impossible for me to continue but I wish those who remain the very best of luck in their endeavours. www.ratbycommunitylibrary.org.uk

This is the follow up to the highly acclaimed “A Teenager in Love”. We meet the office staff as they prepare for the company Christmas Party, the awkward relationships, the firm friends, the way they interact with each other.

Then the Christmas Party and the hopes and aspirations as the year closes. All told with the help of songs from the most popular acts of the day, plus quite a few “unknowns” who never the less laid down some excellent tracks.

A live band provide the music, and they will get the show rocking. So, put on your red dress, baby, and you’ll be back in the wonderful 60s!

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Magic is in the air at Charnwood Museum after landing an exciting new exhibition.

The exhibition will display illustrations of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, which has been reimagined by illustrator Jim Kay. His artwork has been published in a new illustrated edition of the book which was released last year. The exhibition will feature original artwork including sketches, oils and digital prints.

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 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 the Kirby Muxloe library. As some meetings in the future will take place on Tuesday's, please check dates.

On Tuesday September 20th, local historian Dave Taylor will give us a talk about "Families at War - History of the Hastings and Grey Families". This promises to be an interesting talk about the families who built Kirby Muxloe Castle and who were at Bradgate Park. Lady Jane Grey is famous for being the Nine-Day Queen.

It is planned to have tickets for the Musical Evening in November also available.

Even though the exhibition will not open until October, excitement is already building.

Councillor Hilary Fryer, Cabinet Member for Leisure at Charnwood Borough Council said: “We’re tremendously excited that this exhibition is coming to Charnwood as it’s such a popular and well-loved story.

“We’re always keen to have diverse and exciting displays at the museum so it will be fantastic to see the original illustrations and experience the world of Harry Potter brought to life.”

The exhibition opens on Saturday, October 15, and runs until Sunday, January 8, 2017.

The loan of the exhibition was secured by Leicestershire County Council and has been curated by Seven Stories in association with Bloomsbury Children’s Books.

Charnwood Museum is jointly run by Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council.

The exhibition is part of Loogabarooga, Loughborough’s Festival of Children’s Illustrated Literature which will take place from October 19 until October 24.

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I have listed a few eye conditions that can be treated without the need to see your GP. Conjunctivitis is a common condition that occurs when the conjunctiva (a thin layer of cells covering the front of your eyes) becomes inflamed. The three most common causes of this inflammation are: infection (infective conjunctivitis), an allergic reaction (allergic conjunctivitis) and something irritating the conjunctiva, such as a loose eyelash (irritant conjunctivitis) Allergic Conjunctivitis: - This can be seasonal such as a symptom of hay fever or can be caused by continual exposure to something the person is allergic to. Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include a clear watery discharge, a generalised/diffused redness of the eye and itchiness of the eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis affects both eyes simultaneously. To treat this condition an antihistamine tablet can be taken, or if symptoms are persistent eye drops containing sodium cromoglicate can also be used.

Infective Conjunctivitis: - This is caused mainly by coming in to contact with someone who already has the infection. It is therefore very important to wash your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with anyone who has infective conjunctivitis and don't share pillows or towels with them.

There are 2 types of this conjunctivitis, Bacterial and Viral. The symptoms of both these conditions are similar which include, a burning sensation and a feeling of grit in your eyes. Bacterial conjunctivitis usually has an associated sticky discharge from the eye and starts off in one eye and moves to the other. Viral conjunctivitis usually has a clear runny discharge and can affect both eyes together. Cough and cold symptoms can also be associated with viral conjunctivitis. Both these conditions are self-limiting i.e. will go away on their own if left for a week or so, however you can buy treatments to speed up the healing process. The drug of choice in these conditions is Chloramphenicol which comes under many brands. It is available as an eye drop or an ointment. It will not do much for a viral infection but may be considered appropriate to prevent a secondary bacterial infection.

Irritant conjunctivitis: Irritant conjunctivitis can have a wide range of potential causes. Some common causes include, chlorinated water used in swimming baths, shampoo, a stray eyelash rubbing against the conjunctiva, smoke or fumes. The treatment for this type of conjunctivitis is simple. Firstly identify, then stay away from the irritant causing the problem.

With all eye conditions if you have any of the symptoms below then you should see your GP or Optician: • Pain in the eye: An actual pain which is different to a general soreness, grittiness or itchiness.

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

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

Parish and Community Initiative Fund Your Council has a long standing commitment to rural support via the Parish and Community Initiative fund (PCIF). From its inception in 2005 where £80k was available per annum and then rose to £ 100k and now from April 2016 sits at an impressive £125k. This fund has supported 223 projects in villages and rural communities. During 2016/17 the total spent by HBBC will reach £1m. It has been a considerable success.

This fund is to be debated at Full Council on September 6th to gain support for the increase. Chris & Ozzy have totally supported this fund have signed off many applications in our ward to the benefit of local residents.

So here we are again asking local groups to apply for vital funding which can be up to £12k provided that the cost of the project is match funded ( so half each ) but that match funding can come from external sources and that your group needs to have a constitution.

Car parks and boundary fences are excluded from this fund and projects with limited access will only be eligible for 25% provision. Community projects that open from 9am till dusk qualify for the full amount.

Get your thinking caps on and let us know your idea’s.

Developing Communities Fund This is a new fund being brought forward by the Conservative Administration and follows the same lines of the Parish & Community Initiative Fund but the big difference is this is for major projects in the Rural Area's such as Community Centres etc.. No cap has been set in terms of funding but it is important to note that should we get applications that come in around the £2m total mark and they are viable, then funding will be made available through the general fund at HBBC. Parish Councils and large Community Groups are the prime target for this and we would be asking for a 25% contribution initially depending on the local precept paid.

This is a commitment to the Rural Communities by us to prove that not all funding is spent in Hinckley and we know that there are a lot of communities out there that could potentially benefit from a major project. Expressions of interest need to be in to HBBC by December 9th so we can evaluate any possible project.

This is a huge undertaking by us and it can only benefit local rural area's that lack essential infrastructure. Let us know your thoughts.

Anti-Social Behaviour As Chris is the Exec Member for Community Safety but works very closely with Ozzy in terms of local ASB incidents, we thought we would take this time to reassure residents that issues relating to ASB are not going unheard.

We both have regular contact with the Neighbourhood Police Team and work closely together.

Such incidents locally include, inappropriate behaviour at Groby Pool, ASB at Mayflower Court in Markfield, ASB on the orchard on Taverner Drive in Ratby and speeding, legal highs and littering on Markfield Rd in Ratby to name but a few. HBBC has a dedicated team that work with the police called Endeavour that positively seeks out and resolves these issues to the benefit of local residents. If you are concerned or worried regarding ASB issues then call it into the police on 101 and feel free to contact us.

Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank residents for their continued support and remind you we are only a phone call away Regards

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With little or no personal savings to fall back on, the Shelter and YouGov study found that this means a staggering 284,000 working families in the region could be just one paycheque away from losing their home. Even more shockingly, the research also revealed that more than a quarter of working parents in the East Midlands face the nightmare prospect of being immediately unable to make their next rent or mortgage payment if they lost their job, and couldn’t get another one straightaway.

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As the country faces a period economic uncertainty, Shelter is urging the new government to do all it can to protect and improve the welfare safety net that helps families to stay in their home when they fall on hard times. Campbell Robb, chief executive of Shelter, said: “These figures are stark a reminder that sky-high housing costs are leaving hundreds of thousands of working families in the East Midlands stretched to breaking point, and barely scraping by from one paycheque to the next.

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