DIRECTORY

Your local directory of Businesses, Clubs, Societies and Other Useful Information.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Post Office, Syston. 0116 260 3765

Age Concern Syston. 0116 260 1476

CRIMESTOPPERS. 0800 555 111

Parkinson's UK. 0808 800 0303

Roadline. 0800 62 63 63

Samaritans. 0116 270 0007

Syston Volunteer Centre. 0116 260 7888

Councils:

Charnwood Borough Council. 01509 263 151

Leics. County Council. 0116 232 3232

Syston Town Council. 0116 260 7150

Hospitals/Healthcare:

Glenfield Hospital. 0300 303 1573

Leicester General. 0300 303 1573

Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573

Direct Dial to Patient Bedside.

0900 906 1515

Accident and Emergency:

Leicester Royal Infirmary. 0300 303 1573

NHS Direct. 111

Syston Health Centre

The Jubilee Medical Practice: 295 0600

The County Practice: 295 0500

District Nurses & Health Visitors: 0300 300 7777

Chemists:

Boots. 0116 269 8218

Sunlit. 0116 260 2695

East Goscote Pharmacy. 0116 260 6734

Leisure:

South Charnwood Leisure Centre

0116 264 0057

Syston Community Centre. 0116 260 7150

Syston Library. 0116 305 3500

Syston Northfields Tennis Club. 0116 260 5926

Syston Rugby FC. 0116 260 1223

Syston Twinning. 0116 260 9744

Wreake Runners. Daniel 07958 400 433

Police: Syston Police. 101 Schools/Colleges:

The Merton Primary School.

0116 260 8150

Roundhill Community Academy.

0116 269 3896

SS Peter & Paul Primary Academy.

0116 260 7577

Wreake Valley Academy. 0116 264 1080

Biffa Waste Issues:

Biffa Transfer Station. 0116 269 6492

AERIALS

Image Aerials, Syston

Local, friendly service, competitive rates, repairs, alterations & TV tuning. Free quotes. Tel: 0116 260 3481 Mob: 0797 020 2125.

BAKERY

Barkby Bakehouse Ltd

Mob: 0751 319 1428 email: info@barkbybakehouse.co.uk www.barkbybakehouse.co.uk

BATHROOM AND TILING

Souter Bathrooms Ltd

Tel: Darren 0116 260 4105 or Mob: 0776 668 5901

CARPETS

Costcutter Carpets

Tel/Fax: 0116 264 0745 email: costcuttercarpets@tiscali.co.uk

CHARITY GROUPS

Age Concern Syston

The Methodist Church Centre, High Street, Syston LE7 1GP.

Tel: 0116 260 1476.

Help and Advice Centre open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm.

Syston & District Volunteer Centre 18 School Street, Syston.

Office open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Tel: 0116 260 7888.

CHILD CARE GROUPS

In B Tweenies

A parent, baby and toddler group for parents with children who have been on a neo natal unit. The group meets on Tuesdays from 10.00am until 12 noon at Queniborough Dance Co. 109 Broad Street, LE7 1GJ. Telephone Lindsay on 07847 264 382. www.prembabies.co.uk

Make & Play (Mondays and Fridays) Syston Methodist Church, 10.00am until 11.00am both days term time only. £2 for the first child and £1 for subsequent children. For more information about the group contact: Samantha at samanthahowarth1990@hotmail.co.uk or Make & Play - Syston.

Tots at 10

Held every Tuesday term time only at St Peter & St Paul’s Church Hall, 10.00am until 11.15am.

£2 per adult (includes child’s entrance). For more information about the group please either see our Facebook page (Tots at 10) contact: Totsat10@gmail.com

Children with Special Needs/Happy Smiles

Sandra and Amy run a voluntary play group at Elizabeth Park Thurmaston. Thursday mornings 9.30-11.30pm, closed 2nd Thursday of each month, all children welcome 0-5 years. We charge £1 per child and they receive drinks and snacks. Also the adults can sit and natter over a cup of coffee or tea. Telephone Sandra 0798 321 6372.

CHILDREN’S CLUB

Children's Bible Discovery Club

Mondays 3.45 to 4.45pm (term time only)

Children's Bible Discovery Club, five to 10 yrs. It’s free to attend and you can come straight from school and enjoy crafts, songs, games and stories all with a Biblical theme. Parents are welcome to stay with younger children.

CHILDREN’S CLUB Cont’d

Children's Bible Discovery Club cont’d

Takes place at the Broadway Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GA. For further information please email: contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.uk or check the website: broadwaygospelhall. org.uk

Church Groups

Broadway Gospel Hall Activities

Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.00pm (term time only)

Bible Encounter for 11-16 year olds. Its free to attend, enjoy a Bible discussion, games, crafts.

Alternate Wednesdays 2.30pm Ladies meeting.

Come and share Christian Fellowship, you will receive a warm welcome. Transport is available.

All meetings take place at the Broadway Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GA. For further information please email:contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.uk or check the website: broadwaygospelhall.org.uk

Churches In Syston

Syston Methodist Church, High Street Sunday Service 10.30am

Contact: Rev’d J. Daniel Yovan 0116 260 3296

St Peter and St Paul CoE, Upper Church Street

Syston services are every Sunday Eucharist at 10am and Wednesday morning at 9.30pm https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/ 5257/get-in-touch/

Contact: Rev Biddy Saunders 0759 792 1051

CLEANING SERVICES

Done & Dusted

Quality Counts: Domestic and Commercial Cleans, all cleans catered for.

Tel: 0116 260 2828 Mob: 0788 754 2884 www.done-n-dusted.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

Think Digital Project

Age UK are running this project offering FREE 1:1 support with smartphones, tablets, iPads, laptops and desktops. Whether you need support by phone or online; want to be kept informed about physical IT Help Groups when they restart, or just don’t know where to begin –give the Project a call on 0116 223 7371 or email us on thinkdigital@ageukleics. org.uk and we will do our very best to help.

Conservatory

Clean Start

ROOF CLEANER

Well Established, Professional Conservatory Cleaner. Fully Insured and DBS Checked.

Contact Wayne Mob: 0797 750 5453 or email: cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

Crafts

North Leicestershire Beaders

Meet twice a month. £5. Call Anna for details. Tel: 0797 687 2444 ambromley@gmail.com

Syston & District U3A Craft Groups

Parchment group - meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Syston Community Centre, School Street 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Domestic Appliances

Kevins Domestic Appliances

Sales & Repairs Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers and Cookers etc.

Tel: 0116 269 7168 Mob: 0771 160 4297

Driving Schools

Wheel Pass

Mob: 0795 121 5161

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Lessons to Suit Your Timetable

Electrical Supplies

Byrite Electrical Ltd

1286 Melton Road, Syston

Tel: 0116 260 2299 www.byriteelectricals.com

Electricians

Letts Electrical Services

NICEIC registered

Tel: 0116 259 7137 Mob: 0786 651 6286

All Electrical Work Undertaken.

M A Skinner Electrical Services

Syston Based, reliable, no job too small. Mob: 0799 098 1297

FENCING & GATES

Fensit Tim Hendry

Mob: 0786 798 1427

FLOWER AND GARDEN GROUPS

Allotment Society

We meet on the first Thursday of the month at Syston Social Club 7.30pm. For more details contact Syston Town Council on 0116 260 7150.

Birstall Flower Club

Meet on the fourth Wednesday in Birstall Village Hall at 7.15pm. (not July and December). Visitors welcome, £5. Contact either Sylvia: 0116 267 4206 or Carol McManus 0116 267 1437.

Brooksby Gardening Club

Meets on the third Wednesday from September to May, Queniborough Village Hall, 7.30pm. Day trips and a holiday are organised in the summer. For more details contact Josie on 0116 260 1478 or Madeleine on 0116 260 5539.

Melton Mowbray and District Flower Club

Meet on third Monday in each month at Sage Cross Methodist Church, Melton Mowbray. 7.00 for 7.15pm start. (Not January). Demonstrations and talks. Visitors welcome, £5.

Tel: 01664 812 636.

Financial Advisors

Furnley House

Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs)

340 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SL

Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk

FUNCTIONS & EVENT

Syston & District Social Club 0116 260 9086 or Kathryn0790 186 2487. Email: systonsocial@outlook.com

Syston R.F.C.

Tel: 0116 260 1223/260 7719 email: info@systonrfc.co.uk

Garages

Queniborough County Garage

Tel: 0116 260 0081/260 2288

GAS SERVICING

Gas-Servwell

Tel: 0116 236 7923 Mob: 0786 073 5066

Unigas Heating Services

Tel: 01664 434 742

Guiding In Syston

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section & Trefoil

Syston District of Guiding caters for girls from age 5 onwards.

Rainbows age 5 - 7: Brownies age 7 - 10: Guides age 10 - 14: Seniors age 14 - 25: Trefoil 25 +

We welcome volunteers to join our unit leaders too. To join or go on our waiting lists please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ register

GUTTER CLEANING

Internal gutter cleaning using the latest vacuum technology. Fully insured and DBS checked. Contact Wayne Mob: 0797 750 5453 or email: cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

Hairdressing

Antehc Hair and Skin Studio Specialist in hair loss and anti-ageing. Mob: 07877 981 877

Tracy’s at Syston Tel: 0116 260 9582

Health And Fitness

Indoor Bowls

Syston Community Centre

Wednesdays 1.45pm to 3.45pm

£1.20 per week. For more details contact C. Palmer on 0750 610 9549

Over the Hill Walking Club

This club is for singles in the 40 plus age range. We have organised walks in Leicestershire and surrounding counties every Sunday and some Wednesday evenings in the Summer. To find out more contact Dave Gooder on 0116 285 6271 or visit our website www.overthehillwalking.org.uk.

Syston M.A.D.S (Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression Support) Group

We are a friendly bunch who want to help support people with Mental Health or people who are lonely.

We meet every Wednesday morning from 10am till 12pm at the Syston Brookside WMC. No age limits and totally FREE. (Donations Appreciated)

For any enquiries please contact us at MADSgroup@hotmail.com

Syston Wellbeing Group

Monday evenings 7.00pm

Syston Methodist Church

All very welcome - a warm welcome awaits. Contact Tina on 0746 593 8146

All discussions confidential (Self-help group for depression and anxiety)

Syston Young at Heart Group

We are a friendly group which caters for the elderly and housebound of Syston, meeting every Thursday at the Community Centre from 10.00am to 1.45pm. Transport can be provided, places now available. Please phone Judy Jordan 0116 260 8528.

Health Foods

The Body Store

Qualified to give free advice

13 Town Square, Syston LE7 1GZ

Tel: 0116 269 4348

HISTORY GROUPS

Barkby Local History Group sandraemoore@sky.com

We meet irregularly for trips out and talks by invited speakers. For more information contact Sandra Moore 0116 236 3739.

Syston Local History Group

Meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm, in The Hub, Methodist Church Centre, High Street. Visitors £2 per meeting. For further information contact Ray Young on 0116 260 9663.

Home Sharing

Homeshare Leicestershire

Connecting people looking for companionship and a helping hand around the home with people looking for safe and affordable accommodation.

Telephone: 0116 504 0044.

Email: hello@homeshareleicestershire.org www.homeshareleicestershire.org

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

LFI Kitchens & Bedrooms

Mob: 0771 570 8809

Swift Fitted Furniture Ltd.

Manufacturers of fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms and Home Offices.

Contact: 0116 246 0686

LANGUAGE TUITION

Leicestershire Languages Tutor

(Spanish & French) call 07840 543 893 web: leicestershireLanguagesTutor.co.uk email: mariel.bthomas@gmail.com

HPLC

Legal Services

Tel: 0116 260 8990 Mob: 0750 149 5503 email: heather@hplcconveyancing.co.uk

Mortgage Advisors

A & A Mortgages Ltd (Annu)

10a High Street, Syston Tel: 0116 269 8008

Your local independent Mortgage Advisors.

Furnley House

Independent Mortgage Advice

340 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SL Tel: 0116 269 6311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk

Music Groups

Acoustic nights at QMCL Club

43A Main Street, Queniborough. Alternate Mondays from 7.00pm.

All levels and listeners always welcome. Free entry.

Singing for Fun East Midlands

Meets during term time on Thursdays 2.15pm to 4.15pm at Elizabeth Centre, Thurmaston. For more information or to register contact Caroline: info@carolinesharpe.com

0776 215 4900. www.singingforfunem.com

Syston Band

Meet at ‘The Hut’ - next to the Bowls club (Central Park). Every Monday at 7.30pm to practice. New members of any standard welcome. Contact via email on systonbandmail@yahoo.co.uk

Syston Swing Band

Rehearsals at Brookside Club every Tuesday from 7.30pm email Systonswingband@outlook.com if interested in joining or booking the band. You will also find us on Facebook.

U3A Ukulele Group meets every Friday 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Brookside Club, Syston. For more information contact Len Abraham on 0781 278 7238.

Ukulele Classes at Thurmaston Bowls Club, Elizabeth Park, every Wednesday afternoon 2.30pm to 4.30pm. £2 includes refreshments. All welcome from beginners to experienced. Contact Len on 0781 278 7238 for more information.

Ukulele Group

Meets 7.30pm to 9.30pm on a Wednesday evening at the Syston and

District Social Club, High Street, Syston. For more details contact Graham Molloy email: grahammolloy@gmail.com

Tel: 0751 776 4878

Nature Groups

Rothley & Birstall Bird Watching Club

Meet second Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at the Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. LE7 7PR (free car parking available). Membership £15 p.a. Talks are free to members but if you just want to come and listen, come as a visitor for just £3. For more information contact Jack Wootton on 0791 312 9497.

NURSERIES & PRE-SCHOOLS

Broad Street Playgroup

Catholic Church Hall, 63 Broad Street. Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Mob: 0770 250 4113.

St Peter and St Paul Pre-School School Lodge, Upper Church Street, Syston. Tel: 0116 269 8638

OPTICIANS

Your Sight Opticians

1176 Melton Road, Syston. Opposite Aldi. We provide home visits for those who can’t get to us

Tel: 0116 260 7075

PAINTING & DECORATING

Jamie Heggs

Tel: 01509 812 973 Mob: 0780 384 5465

Rob Toon Painter & Decorator

Tel: 0116 260 2856 Mob: 0798 177 1164

PLASTERER

G M Plastering & Rendering

Contact Gary on Mob: 0779 158 3613 or email: kirkbyhammer@hotmail.co.uk

Reflexology

Healing Touch Reflexology by Mariel call 07840 543 893 web: healingtouchreflexology.co.uk email: mariel.bthomas@gmail.com

Roofing Specialist

DJK Roof Care

Tel: 0116 298 6404 Mob: 07470 204060 email: djk03@hotmail.co.uk

All types of roof and guttering work. Leaks, Flat Roofs, Moss removal and Jet Washing. General property maintenance.

Scout Groups

Queniborough Scout Group

Queniborough Scout Hall, Syston Road, Queniborough.

Beavers: Thursday 6.30pm to 7.45pm

Cubs: Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Scouts: Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Contact: Clive (Group Chairman) 0116 269 3532.

Rearsby Scout Group

Beavers: Wednesday 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Cubs: Wednesday 7.15 to 8.15pm Contact Paul Smith 0780 198 5020 or dc@charnwoodscouts.org.uk

Syston Scout Group

Syston Scout Hall, Oxford Street, Syston.

Beavers 6-8yrs: Monday 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Cubs 8-10yrs: Thursday 6.30 to 8.00pm.

Scouts 10-14 yrs:

Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00pm

Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs :

Friday 7.00 to 9.00pm

Network 18-25yrs :

Monday 7.45 to 9.45pm.

Scout and Guide Band 9yrs +: Wednesday 7.00 to 9.00pm. For more information, please contact, Chris Bodycot on 0116 326 6908 or visit www.systonscouts.org.uk/join

Skip Hire

Blue Skip Hire

Tel: 0116 269 3530 Mob: 0784 658 7321 web: www.blueskips.co.uk

Social Groups

Age Concern Syston

Wednesdays Coffee Morning 10.00 to 11.30am. A warm welcome awaits you at the Methodist Hall, High Street, Syston. East Goscote Friendship Club

We are a friendly group of over 50’s who meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month 2.00pm to 4.00pm at St Hilda’s Church Hall, Ling Dale, East Goscote. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gill Morton on 0116 260 1977. Fosse Company of Archers

Saturdays 1.00pm onwards, October to March at Wreake Valley Academy (indoors, gym building). April to September outdoors at Syston Rugby Club. New and experienced archers welcome. For more information visit www.fossecompanyofarchers.uk

Lavender Club Social Group

Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Over 50’s Club meet at Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Road, Thurmaston. Tel: 0756 115 6675 or 0333 011 2406.

Leicester Railway Society (Formed 1939)

Meets third Tuesday of the month. Start 7.30pm at the Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, Leicester LE3 2PP

Contact: Michael Chapman (Secretary) 0116 260 3336 or Brian Holland

(Programme Organiser) 0116 236 8328

M&S Sign Club (British Sign Language)

Thursdays 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Just drop in to M&S Thurmaston on Barkby Lane. New Chapter Bereavement Support Group

Meet Monday afternoons 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Thurmaston Memorial Hall, 722 Melton Rd. Thurmaston. LE4 8ED. Come along and meet others living with loss. Meet new people who can offer companionship and understanding without judgement. For more information and an informal chat contact Lin on 0116 269 3542.

Poppies Memory Cafe

Meets at Syston Community Centre from 10.30am to 12noon on the first Tuesday of the month. Dementia Support Services Leicestershire. Contact: 0116 223 7363.

Rearsby & District YFC

Meetings every week on Thursdays at 8.00pm in Barkby Village Hall. Call Catriona on 0789 022 6035. St Peter’s Court Club

Coffee morning every Thursday 10.00am until 11.00am. St Peter’s Court, Melton Road, Syston.

Syston Chess Club

Meets every Tuesday at the Syston & District Social Club, High Street, Syston at 7.30pm. We offer a friendly and comfortable environment and play chess

SOCIAL GROUPS Cont’d

Syston Chess Club cont’d at all levels. We enter local and national competitions. We will teach anyone who wishes to learn!

Syston & District Volunteer Centre

Hold their Community Lunch every third Tuesday in the month. Transport available, cost of lunch £13. Everyone welcome. Call our office to book your spot. 0116 260 7888.

Syston Family Activity Group

Meets every fortnight at different locations on a Tuesday night, plus days out and camps. Arranging anything like archery, canoeing, climbing, biking, bushcraft, cooking etc. For details please get in touch with Stu on 0797 003 4597

Syston Friendship Group

A meeting of friends with learning difficulties, our member’s ages range from 20 to 75. We meet weekly on most Thursday nights from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Syston Community Centre where we have a range of activities including crafts, bingo, games, Lego, general socialising etc. Minibus pickup is part of the service that our volunteers can provide. Contact Anne & Trevor Carter 0788 990 3907, email: trevhme@aol.com

Syston Games Club

Are you new to the area, want to make new friends or just keep your brain active? Come and join our friendly club at Syston Community Centre every Tuesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm to play Rummikub and other games. For more info contact Bev on 0116 319 8931 or Liz on 01509 816 541.

Syston Twinning Association

Syston is twinned with Deville les Rouen, Normandy. If you would like more details about joining us please contact our Chairperson, Fiona on 0116 260 9744.

Syston Veterans Breakfast Club meets on the third Monday of the month at Brooke Cafe, 8 Brookside, Syston. 9.00am to 11.00am.

Thurmaston Ladies meet at Thurmaston RBL, Melton Rd, Thurmaston on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

For further information please contact Elsa on 0771 974 3411 or Eileen on 0745 560 4296.

U3A Syston Canasta Card Group meets every Monday (except bank holidays) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Syston Community Centre, beginners and experienced players most welcome. For more details contact Tony Hill on 01664 424 905

Wreake Valley Rotary Club

Meet every second and fourth Wednesday evenings at The British Legion, Front Street, Birstall 7.30pm. Visitors made most welcome.

Sports Clubs

Kobra Martial Arts

We have launched our senior and junior sessions for karate! Junior sessions take place from 5.15pm to 6.15pm every Monday and Thursday evenings. Senior sessions will take place from 6.30pm to 7.30pm every Monday and Thursday evenings. Senior age starts at 16 and juniors age starts six. These sessions take place at 12-10 Lower Church Street, Syston, LE7 1GX. If you’re interested in signing up, drop me a message or give me a call on 0795 101 2048 or email:kobramartialarts@gmail.com

Riverside Utd Junior Football Club

We are always looking for new players to come and join our fantastic football club. We train kids from 4 years and upwards at Wreake Valley Academy in Syston. Please contact Paul Cassidy on 0750 744 2226 or visit: www.riversideutdjfc. com for further details.

Special Olympics Leicestershire and Rutland

Special Olympics Leicestershire and Rutland uses sport to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities to enhance their health and wellbeing. Our Facebook page for more info is www.facebook.com/

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St Margaret's Co-operative Bowls Club

Want to try bowls? St Margaret's (near Red Hill Circle) is a friendly local club which welcomes bowlers of any ability. Contact Carolyn or John on 0116 267 5947

Syston Bowling Club

Provides opportunities for all to gain or develop skills, make friends and enjoy a year-round social programme in our clubhouse. Free coaching with equipment provided. For more details contact: Val Foreman on 0116 260 9635

Syston Kickboxing Club

Training on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm at Syston Community Centre. Suitable for all ages and abilities from beginners to experienced. Cost £3.50 for children and £4 for adults, pay as you go. Contact Brent Penniston on 01664 562 286 or email pennistonbrent@hotmail. com

Syston Mixed Hockey Club

We play our home games at Mountsorrel - Soar Valley Leisure Centre - 2.30 on Saturday afternoons. Away games could be any time on a Saturday and at various venues throughout Leicestershire. Lifts could be arranged from Syston. Age range of club members teens to 70's. Contact details - Patrick on 07977 448074 or Jo on 07786 333432. patrickoakman@outlook.com

Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club

Tennis for mixed membership. All levels, all ages. Coaching given. Monday and Wednesday, Senior Club Night, Tuesday, Junior Club Night. Syston Northfields Tennis Club, Northfields, off Melton Road. LE7 1HW. Contact Edd Whetton (Coach) on 07800 599 057 or email: edward.whetton@gmail.com for further information.

Syston RFC

The club runs sides from aged five to fifty years. The U6s to U17s play and train Sundays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays, September to April. We have over 300 members. The Senior Club 18-50yrs play Saturdays. We have five sides training Monday and Thursday from 7.00pm. All welcome. Contact the club 0116 260 1223 or www.systonrfc.co.uk.

Syston Syclers

An enthusiastic group who meet at The Green, High St. Syston each week. For more details please contact Marie on 0789 697 5122 or email:

Marie@systonsyclers.com or visit www.systonsyclers.com

Syston Town Cricket Club

The club has three senior teams and junior teams at all age groups from Kwik Cricket to Under 17 level. New players of all ages are always welcome and for general information about the club contact: Ivan Spibey on 07711 139 711. Practice nets for all age groups are available both winter and summer and further details can be obtained from Scott Cooper on 0792 950 2012.

Syston Town Juniors FC

We cater for all ages, boys and girls 4 to 17 years. All coaches are DBS checked and hold FA qualifications. We train and play at two venues, Necton St, (Memorial Park) and Wreake Valley Academy, days and times vary dependant on age and time of year. For further information contact: secretary@systontownjnrs@yahoo.co.uk

We also run development centres for boys 4 to 6 years 9 to 11am and girls 5 to 9 years 9 to10am on a Saturday morning at Wreake Academy on the 3g pitch. Please contact:

Boys: Andyon 0796 624 8878

Girls: Daveon 0771 104 4768

Tae Kwon-Do

Four to eight years Friday 6.00pm to 6.50pm

Juniors and Adults mixed classes

Tuesday 6.00pm to 6.50pm, Sunday 4.00pm to 5.00pm. St Peter and St Paul’s Primary Academy, Upper Church St, Syston. First month free.

Contact James Freer on 0771 895 3850.

Thai-Tanium Boxing Club

Various classes for beginners, advanced, kids, juniors, ladies and adults. As well as 1:1 sessions please contact us on Facebook or Contact Jamie on 0797 365 6778. Now based at 760A Melton Rd, Thurmaston.

Wreake and Soar Valley Athletics Club

Running - Middle/long distance/sprints club for all the family with experienced qualified coaches, junior athletes from age seven. Adults from absolute beginners to existing runners looking to improve. Contact John on 0781 769 3777 email: wreakeandsoarvalleyac@gmail.com

Web: www.wreakeandsoarvalleyathletics.club

Wreake Runners Running Club

Every Tuesday and Thursday 6.45pm, plus fortnightly track sessions. See website for details. 4 week trial available. Run@wreakerunners.co.uk www.wreakerunners.co.uk

Apollo Cars

TAXI

Tel: 0116 260 7070

TELEVISION

Glenfield Television

Tel: 0116 287 1762

Theatre Groups

Syston QT Theatre Group

A small friendly, local group, we meet every Tuesday (and Thursdays during rehearsal periods) at The Old Chapel in Chapel Street, Syston. There are two main productions a year. We welcome those who enjoy acting, the technical side,

THEATRE GROUPS Cont’d

Syston QT Theatre Group Cont’d props, stage management, costumes, etc. and we are always looking for new members. Visit our new website: www. qttheatregp.co.uk or email: qtsyston@gmail.com

Trees

Charnwood Tree Services

Tel: Freephone 0800 371 441

Unicorn Tree Care and Fencing

For a FREE Quote contact Alan Tel: 0116 269 2039 Mob: 0778 359 6792

Water Sports Clubs

Leicester Penguins Swimming Club

One of Leicestershire’s oldest competitive swimming clubs. If you are ready to transition to competitive swimming from the Learn to swim programme, please contact the club for a free trial session.For further information visit our website www.Leicesterpenguins.club

Roundhill Subaqua Club

Meet every Thursday, term time only, 8.00pm to 10.00pm either in the swimming pool or classroom for theory, plus Social club. We offer Try-Dives for £15.00 (which only covers the cost of oxygen and pool use as we are a non profitable club) so you can try the experience and find out more about diving. For further details contact Carole Gilbert, Diving Officer on 07968 388 377.

Wanlip Sailing Club

Small friendly local club. Learn to sail, just cruise or race. Families very welcome. Social sailing Saturdays, racing Sunday afternoons. For further information please contact Sue, daytime on 0116 210 2254. Neil, evenings on 0116 260 8049, or the clubhouse 0116 260 7864 at weekends to arrange a visit

Clarity

Window Cleaning

Windows, Doors, Facias, Conservatories and Guttering cleaned. To discover why people are switching cleaners, please contact us for a free friendly quote.

M: 07533 991 561 www.really-clean.co.uk

Clean Start

Well Established, Professional Window Cleaner. Fully Insured and DBS Checked. Contact Wayne on M: 07977 505 453 or email: cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

WOMENS INSTITUTES (W.I.)

Barkby and Beeby W.I.

Meets third Tuesday of the month. Barkby Village Hall, Beeby Rd, Barkby 7.30pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information contact 0116269 2756

Charnwood Wigs W.I.

Meets last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Beedles Lakes Golf Club, East Goscote. Visitors £4.00. For more details please ring Claire Cox on M:0775 164 2141

New Barkby W.I.

Meets First Wednesday in the month 7.30pm. Syston Community Centre, School Street. Visitors always welcome. For more details contact President Mrs Shirley Franklin on 0116 260 8498.

Syston’s Only Dedicated Newspaper

Advertise your club/society or community event in our Green Pages and/or What’s on and we will add it here and on the webdiary too.

Ring Fiona or Avis on 0116 269 3221 or email fiona@systontownnews.co.uk avis@systontownnews.co.uk