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WE DID IT–SNOWDON COMPLETE!

What a day! Our Snowdon Challenge proved to be one of the most rewarding and emotional experiences we've shared as a team.

Setting off from Pen-y-Pass in already intense heat, it didn't take long before the steep climbs, endless stone steps and rocky scrambling reminded us why Snowdon commands so much respect.

As the temperature rose, the heat began to take its toll on all of us. True to character, Sophie was determined to keep going, but as the climb became more demanding it became clear she was pushing herself beyond what was safe to continue. Turning back was an incredibly difficult decision, but absolutely the right one.

After returning Sophie safely down the mountain, Jane, Andy and I started the climb again. Higher up, Snowdon revealed more of its character. The terrain became increasingly rugged and exposed before,

quite suddenly, we climbed up into the cloud. The spectacular views disappeared into thick mist, strong winds swept across the mountain and, shortly after we reached the summit, the Snowdon Mountain Railway suspended services because of the conditions.

Jane was a constant source of encouragement throughout, while Andy, taking on his first mountain of this scale, showed incredible determination. Hour after hour, he simply kept finding another step until we finally stood together on the summit.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our patients, friends, family and local community, we've now raisedfor £850 Syston & District Volunteer Centre.

Most importantly, everyone came home safely, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who supported us along the way.

Paul, Sophie and Dee

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Rural Diary

MONDAYS

Charnwood Drawing & Pain ng Club, 10am - 12, Bishop Beveridge Club Hall, South St, Barrow

Self help pain ng group, 2nd & 4th Mon of the month. All ages & abili es welcome. Contact Di 07594 465657 or just turn up

Hayley Phillips Outdoor Fitness Class, Mountsorrel, 10am/6.15pm, 07715 642079

Pilates,

Sileby, 9.30am/10.30am/6.30pm/7.30pm, Call Tanya on 07780 626319

TUESDAYS

Melbray Modern Jive Dance Classes, Royal Bri sh Legion, Melton, 8pm start, 07801 108610 Joy of Music, 10.30am-12.30pm, Listen, play, learn, chat. Pop in and improve your mental health through music. Sileby Methodist church, King St. Just turn up

Table Tennis Club, East Goscote Village HallLE7 3ZL, 10am-12pm, £3

Learn Ladies Morris Dancing, Quorn Church Rooms, 7.30pm, Call 07974 308702

Hymn requests sing together + closing prayer, Seagrave Church 11am-12pm, 07551 640126

WEDNESDAYS

7.30pm, Cossington School Hall

Cossington Women's Ins tute (2nd Wed of month), Homestead CloseLE7 4UN. First visit free. pennywestonwebb2022@gmail.com 07754 892842 Hayley Phillips Outdoor Fitness Class, Mountsorrel, 9.30am/6.30pm, 07715 642079

THURSDAYS

The Harbour Wellbeing Cafe, Barrow Bap st church, Beveridge Street,LE12 8PL, 1.30pm-4pm Coﬀee Morning, 10am-12pm, join us for chats, snacks as well as tea, coﬀee and more.

Sileby Methodist church, King St. Just turn up

Sileby Wellbeing Cafe & Hub, 1-3pm, free to a end (18+ only). Board games, refreshments, arts and cra s, mindfulness; a relaxed group where you can meet new people and improve your wellbeing. Sileby Methodist church, King St. Just turn up

Bingo A ernoon (last Thur of month), East GoscoteVHLE7 3ZL, 2 for 2.30pm, from £3 Whist Drive, Bishop Beveridge Club Hall, South St, Barrow, 1.45pm, £3pp, 0116 237 6979

SATURDAYS , Mountsorrel, 9am, 07715 642079

TheGreenPlaceVenueSileby For events at The Green Place, Sileby -

Sun 9th Aug, Mountsorrel Revival, 11am - 4.30pm, Numerous Venues Around Mountsorrel

A fabulous fes val of fun for the whole community! Parade, music, games, entertainment, dancing, classic vehicles, many stalls, compe ons, vintageﬂy past + lots more! VisitFBMountsorrel Revival PLEASENOTENOTALLRURALTRADERSWILLHAVEBEENDELIVEREDINTIMEFORTHISEVENT

Sun 15th Aug, Sileby Yard Sale, 10am - 3pm, See Facebook Sileby Yard Sale

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Aug, Loughborough Model Railway Show, Loughborough Grammar School, . 10am-4pmsvmrc.co.uk 32 layouts, traders, demos & socie es + Thomas & Friends for children to drive

Sun 30th Aug, Barrow Summer Yard Sale, 10am - 4pm, Stalls All Around The Village Registra on closes Sun 23rd August. See Facebook Barrow Summer Yard Sale

Hayley Phillips Outdoor Fitness Class Advertise your events free of charge!

Sat 6th Sept, Su on Bonington Show -SEEADINTHISRURALTRADER

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Leicestershire National Garden Scheme

Open GardensAugust 2026

Honeytrees Tropical Garden in BottesfordNG13 0EG opens every Sunday inAugust on the 2nd,16th, and 30th, 11am-4 pm.Adazzling display of tropical and exotic planting, an amazing range of plants.

Opening on 8 & 9August,, 11am-4pm a lovely 8 Saintbury RoadLE3 8EL town garden with colourful borders, water features, and over 20 varieties of dahlia, putting on a spectacular display.

On 23August,opens 11am-4pm. The Woodcroft at DiseworthDE74 2QT An ½ acre garden with mature trees, roses, herbaceous borders, and a large wildlife pond.

Inopens on 30August, 11- Melton Mowbray, Tresillian HouseLE13 0BQ 4pm.Avariety of shrubs and mature trees, a bog garden, a natural pond, Koi pond, live jazz and a small art exhibition by local artists.

Thanks to our volunteers and visitors, in 2025, Leicestershire opened 37 Gardens and had 9,289 visitors, resulting in net donation income of £69,094.

For further details on our open gardens, visit www.ngs.org.uk

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WISTOW MAZE

In celebration of Sir DavidAttenborough’s 100th year, Leicestershire's famous Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of a Gorilla.

The giant 8-acre maize maze has a fun QuizTrail hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways, with high-level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views.

Visitors have to find 12 quiz boards, featuring animals from his pioneering nature series, as well as interesting facts about this famous naturalist and broadcaster.

Visitors can also take part in a variety of mini mazes and games in theActivity Funyard, which includes a space-hopper track, hoopla, beanbag throwing and a football shooting game.

Across the road is the Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, making it a great day out for all ages.

Opens:Mon 20 July - Sun 6 Sept (daily), and the weekend 12/13 September

10am–6pm | Free Parking. Admission charges:Child £8.95 Adult 10.95 FamilyTicket (2+2) £37