Syston Town News April 2024

SYSTON TOWN NEWS

Age UK Opens New Bookstore in Syston

On Wednesday 13th March, Age UK had a special celebration soiree to open their new Age UK Bookshop at 1306, The Old Bookshop, Melton Road, Syston.

I took a trip down to this event so I could check out what this new bookstore had to offer. It was such a delight to see a new bookstore back in Syston and last time we had a bookstore here, I was only a little girl. The outside looks beautiful and upon

walking into the bookshop, there is a slight rustic aesthetic which is very pleasing to the eye.

On entry, there was an option to have a small glass of fizz and a cake whilst browsing around the shelves of many books, which have all been donated to Age UK. Everyone also had the pleasure of enjoying the musical talents of the Syston Happy Ukulele Band, pictured bottom left.

There is a wide variety of genre and there really is something there for everyone, from children’s books and young adult fiction; to educational study books and home cookbooks. There is no limit to what can be found in the bookshop and the selection is amazing. I myself will be keeping an eye out for the classic literature on the shelves.

The counter has been beautifully designed with the spines of old books to add more of a rustic bookshop feeling.

I went to have a chat with the Head of Retail of Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland, Nicola Norris and talked to her in more depth about this bookstore and how she and her team brought back the beauty of a bookstore into our town.

“We’ve been looking at opportunities of opening more shops and I know Syston well, because the wonderful Natalie runs the shop down the road. This unit became available, I saw the signs on the outside, so I went to Tony and said this is the perfect opportunity for opening a second shop in syston which I’ve been trying to do for a while. Then we saw the old bookshop sign above it and thought, it needs to be a Bookshop.”

Natalie, Who runs the Age UK store further into the town, mentioned that herself and Nicola had even been in contact with the founder of the original Bookshop.

“Eric Vardy actually contacted Nicola and myself just to say, I’m so proud to have it back to Syston”

Natalie has even had an influx of interest from people wanting to volunteer

Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Election

Polling Day Thursday 2 May 2024

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My Ten Point P lan fo r a s afer sys ton, East Goscote & area

1 - Improve neighbourhood policing.

I will open more police offices to the public and keep more beat officers on the beat.

2 - Tackle burglary

Burglary is down 6.8%. I will deploy anti-burglary patrols and prevention advice.

3 - More high profile visible policing

I will ensure all villages & estates are regularly visited by police officers.

4 - Target anti-social Behaviour

ASB is down 11.5%. Neighbourhood Watch groups and Parish Councils will get the training and resources they need to cut ASB.

5 - Maintain Order on our streets

We need to see robust policing of violent or intimidatory protests and demonstrations.

6 - Combat knife and violent crime

Serious violent crime is down 12.1%. I will support

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the expansion of stop & search.

7 - Fight the growth of drug crime

Drug crime drives violence, theft & burglary. I will support our undercover teams.

8 - Boost policing in rural areas

Rural Crime is down 10.2%. I will enhance the Rural Policing Team with drones.

9 - Tackle speeding and Road safety

I will crack down on e-scooters & road racing and use “speed vans”.

10 - Restore public trust in policing Bad behaviour by officers will not be tolerated.

*All figures are official Police figures comparing crime figures for January 2023 to January 2024

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Welcome to Debs Woof Pack - Dog Walking Services.

My name is Debbie and I have just started up a professional dog walking business.

I cover clients living in the areas of Syston, Queniborough, East Goscote and Rearsby.

Luckily for us we live in the beautiful Charnwood countryside, where we are surrounded by an abundance of field walks for your dogs to explore, sniff and play!

The aim is to walk in small groups of dogs for socialisation, fun and adventures.

I will take care of your dogs with the same love, care and devotion as I give to my own dogs.

I currently own Maggie who is a nine year old Cockerpoo and loves to chase a ball.

I also own Eric who we have rescued out of Cyprus. He is a pointer cross and had a hard life before he came to us. He is full of scars and all he wants is lots of cuddles and food!

I am fully DBS checked and insured. Dogs will be transported safely and comfortably in animal transit crates that have rear escape hatches for extra piece of mind should the need arise.

The one hour walk will commence once we reach our walking destination. Travel time is not incorporated into our hour of fun!

For those occasions where we have gotten muddy I clean your dogs down with a Mud Daddy, which is a soft bristled round brush on the end of an attachment, using warm fresh water, followed by a towel dry.

My page can be found on Facebook and Instagram under Debs Woof Pack.

I have received the following review from a lady who uses my service: ‘I would highly recommend Debbie’s

dog walks.

I have ill health at the moment and I don’t know how I would manage without her.

My dog Jude loves going and is happy with her lovely walks. Debbie is very kind to her she is a friendly happy person who puts the dogs welfare first.

I always know Jude will enjoy her walk and be safe andhappy.’ Sue.

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Nicola then went on to talk more about the bookshop itself as well as what the opportunity means to Age UK and what it means to Syston.

She said: “When people buy a book from us, all of that money stays local. It goes into Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland, so it stays within the county. Then we are asking people, when they finish reading the book, to re-donate it so the book gets recycled again and someone else can read it.

We will provide services here too, so we’ll be an information service for Age UK and then people can come in and talk to us and find out what Age UK does locally which is great.”

We even had a discussion on how long it took for them to get from the initial idea to the opening of the shop and I am honestly baffled at how quick everything came about for the bookshop.

Nicola continued: “The initial idea, was probably about two months. I said to Tony I really want to have this bookshop because I love the outside of it.”

Nicola’s final comments were that she hopes the bookstore will be the first place people think of if anyone needs or wants a book. She has some very high hopes for this bookshop and I agree with her that it is definitely a shop that Syston needs in the community. Sometimes you just can’t beat a good book!

The bookshop officially opened on the 14th March and will be open at the following times:

Monday to Saturday - 9.00am to 4.00pm

Sunday - 11.00am to 4.00pm

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The views and opinions expressed in the Letter below are those of the authors and do not reflect the opinion of the Syston Town News.

Dear Editor,

Having received our council tax bill for 2024/25.

Why are Syston Town Council getting a 9.7% increase in Council Tax when Charnwood Council are only getting 3%?

Whenever you say anything about what people want in Syston, the answer is always the same; go to Charnwood Council; or the Council says that they have to go to Charnwood Council for an answer. Charnwood Council have offices in Loughborough with staff to help, Syston Council have an office in the community centre but no help from staff.

Charnwood Council have people on hand at the offices to listen and help you out. The biggest problem is that Syston Council have no authority in what happens to Syston, as they keep telling us.

I feel the tax for Syston should be a lot lower than Charnwood Councils Tax.

A Concerned Resident, Syston.

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Tales from the plot April

All systems go – well, that’s how it should be this time of year! The days are thankfully getting longer and there’s an awful lot to be done, but we must remember the seeds that are set now will hopefully supply uswith fresh vegetables throughout the year. Something I love to see are the first tender shoots of rhubarb which should now be ready for the first crumble, just lovely.

The Allotment is coming to life but sadly this also means the weeds are coming to life so regular hoeing must start now and will continue throughout the year; with the war on bugs and pests also beginning.

for a 60L bag and mixed with my own riddled compost seems to be a good compromise and so far everything is going quite well.

The broad beans that I planted over a month ago are only just coming through the soil, when they’re tender, young shoots just poking through is when the pea & bean weevil normally attacks them so I’ll be giving them a spray ofneem oil and I’ll let you know if it deters the blighters, I’m a bit late putting the peas in so thinking I’ll be doing that after writing this.

Towards the end of this month I’ll be putting my potatoes in. It’s always a bit of a gamble choosing the right time …… the fatal mistake is when you see somebody else put theirs in, you automatically feel you’re to follow suit - and this can be a mistake.

Potatoes don’t want to be poking their heads through the soil until Jack Frost has gone. I was always told if they get frosted it halves your harvest. I don’t know whether there’s any truth in that but I always do my best to try and avoid them getting frosted.

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I emptiedone of my compost bins last week onto the plot just to put something back. First of all, I riddled enough to get a couple of compost bags full of quite fine compost that I will use mixed with some bought for setting seeds etc. For me compost has been a problem since we stopped using peat, an awful lot of it is now not only rubbish - it’s expensive rubbish. I’ve been buying compost called Jack’s Magic when it’s on offer, the last lot was only £5

Young seedlings of cauliflower, cabbage, brussels, beetroot etc. are all in the greenhouse and will soon be big enough to be planted out in the allotment. Carrots are already in, they are grown in large tubs to try and deter the carrot fly, they’re just starting to poke their heads above the compost.

I love this time of year. I hope it’s gonna be a great year for you all! Richard Thorpe Syston Allotments 15b

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Syston’s Permanent Banking Hub Officially Opened

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has confirmed today that the Banking Hub in Syston has moved from its temporary home at Syston Community Centre to a new permanent location.

The Hub is now open at 1262 Melton Road, the former Santander premises, and was officially opened on Friday 23rd February at 11.00am.

The Hub will continue to offer a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks and building societies can carry out regular cash transactions, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. It will also offer a Community Banker service where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the Hub. Community Bankers will work on rotation, with a different bank available on each day of the week:

Monday: Santander

Tuesday: NatWest

Wednesday: Lloyds

Thursday: HSBC

Friday: Barclays

The temporary Banking Hub was opened in September 2023 and, because the permanent has opened, is now closed.

Gareth Oakley, CEO, Cash Access UK: “Our temporary hub in Syston has been well received by local residents and businesses, and we are delighted to now open the doors of our permanent Banking Hub. It will play an important role in maintaining access to cash and banking services for the local community. I would like to thank the Town Council for their support in hosting the temporary Hub and we look forward to welcoming customers in our new home.”

Rt Hon Edward Argar, MP for Charnwood: “The opening of the Banking Hub in Syston last year wasgreat news for local residents, businesses, and for a great town and nearby villages, so it’s fantastic to see it move from its temporary base into the heart of the town, among the shops on Melton Road.

As Syston's local MP I have been working with Syston Town Council (STC) and many others since 2021 to secure a banking hub for the town,so it’s fantastic to see it delivered and now in a permanent home."

Catherine Voyce, Town Manager for Syston: “Syston Town Council is delighted that Cash Access UK is opening a permanent Banking Hub in the town. Since the temporary Hub opened last year it has been a lifeline for locals, and its permanent location will be even better.”

If you would like to know more about the Banking Hubs, please contact: cashaccessuk@cicero-group.com.

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Chairman’s Work

Recognised by High Sheriff of Leicestershire

widely understood, with many present on the day confessing that they had no idea that such a post existed. Memories of the legendary Sheriff of Nottingham, and his battles with Robin Hood, came to mind.

At the conclusion of the Centre’s monthly Community Lunch at Beedles Lake Golf Club, Paul Lomas, Chairman of Syston and District Volunteer Centre, was taken by surprise as he was presented with the High Sheriff of Leicestershire’s personal award for outstanding voluntary Community service, see our picture below.

The current High Sheriff, Mrs Henrietta Chubb JP, an imposing figure in her long line navy buttonthrough tunic, broad-brimmed hat with white ostrich feather, spoke of Paul’s wide range of voluntary work within the local Syston Community which had stimulated the special Award. She was accompanied at the event by Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Colonel Murray Colville.

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The modern County Sheriff’s principal role, as defined by the oath of office, is to “faithfully support the judiciary and all who maintain the King’s peace, administer justice and protect and support their fellow citizens” including the police and other law enforcement agencies, the emergency services, local authorities, and church and faith groups. The role is unpaid and no expenses are reimbursed. For this reason, there is no set framework of duties and each of the current 55 modern High Sheriffs is encouraged to shape the year of office as he/she sees fit.

During her year in office, Henrietta has chosen to concentrate on offering encouragement to those supporting the charitable and voluntary sectorsparticularly those involved with crime reduction and social cohesion - and actively encouraging crime prevention.

The origins of the Office date back to Saxon times, when the ‘Shire Reeve’ was responsible to the Sovereign for the maintenance of law and order within the shire or county and for the collection and return of taxes due to the Crown.

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Team 3G, Maureen, Rachael and Faith,

Moaning Fred Part 2

In my last moan I wrote about the voting issue without Photo ID.

Well on Tuesday 27th February on Radio 4 the programme was talking about voting for visually impaired people, but it also spoke about my moan for those of you who do not have photo ID.

Well it seems you can apply to your local authority for a voting Authority Certificate form.

You will need to prove your name and address and National Insurance Number a photo and of course you can still vote by post. You can phone the Election team on 01509 634 546

are off on their virtual travels again. As it has not been possible to organise the ‘From Classics to Jazz’ concert this year because of Rachael’s playing commitments in Hull, Maureen and Rachael will virtually pedal the ‘The North Coast 500’ – 516 miles round the coast of Scotland starting at Inverness and travelling clockwise.

The scenery is spectacular on this journey so their imaginations will have to run riot! Faith, who is now 10, is joining them and again will walk / cycle 100 miles, the distance between where she lives in Hull and the LOROS hospice, although she thinks she might be able to go further this time! As before her travels will be tracked on the phone.

They are setting off on Maureen’s 83rd

or go online to www.Charnwood.gov. uk where you can download the form A form can be posted to you and when completed it can be posted back or handed in at your local Council office.

However, you have to apply for this by 5pm on 25th April 2024 in time for the local elections on 2nd May. I hope this is helpful for you, because I didn’t know and possibly you didn’t either.

I also wrote about the Banking Hub which was finally opened on Friday 23rd February and was covered in the last issue. I hope some of you have had time to use the facilities.

birthday in April and will hopefully complete their journeys 14 weeks later on July 19th, the 26th anniversary of when Maureen’s husband Jim passed away in LOROS.

They hope that as many people as possible will support them again in their fundraising efforts for LOROS, a cause which will always remain close to their hearts.

Donations may be made via their Team 3G JustGiving page https://www. justgiving.com/page/rachael-dixon1710438134018 or to Fiona at Syston Town News, 55 Goodes Lane, Syston (cheques payable to LOROS).

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Because of the type of Banking system operated there it is a little restricted, but I have been reliably informed by a Bank employee who said things will improve as time goes by I do hope so.

There has been a lot of talk about the flooding in the town and was very well covered in the last issue of STN I think it is a problem in many parts of the country. Bewdley on the River Severn, also York have suffered and now have flood barriers to prevent flooding and it seems we need a similar system.

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It’s April, and things are finally hotting up (or getting wetter depending on what nature has in store for us!).

March was a busy month; we held our second AGM at the Pharmacie Arms, where we updated attendees on what we accomplished in 2023 and what we plan for this year. It was lovely to see the interest in community gardening growing. We have made a start clearing our allotment plot and getting ready for planting – we’re plot 73B – stop and say hello if we’re there! Thank you to Syston Town Council for their help with the clear up.

We have made significant progress at Scotia Press – the before and after photos above show how much effort has been put in to clearing the beds ready to create a growing space for edible produce. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far, and to Scotia Press for the hot drinks and rubbish disposal!

April sees the launch of our Big Spring Raffle! We already have prize donations from local businesses Delish and Papermoon; keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for prize updates and details of how to buy your tickets. All proceeds go towards developing the growing spaces Grow Give Live maintain in Syston, which are all created to provide edible produce for the community. Last year, our planters at the community centre had a bumper crop of strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes; it was great to see folks taking the ripe produce for a snack or to add to a meal (remember to

wash it first!).

This year, we have more growing space, to produce more fruit and veg for the community; if you would like to be a part of what we’re growing, please get in touch on growgivelivesyston@gmail.com, and follow our Facebook page facebook. com/growgivelive/

Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery

I hope you all had a good Easter and that the Easter bunny was good to you.

I have a few apologies to make, firstly that the chapel was closed all through St Valentines week.

Secondly, Mothering Sunday weekend where we still had the cold; unreal, with LED candles in place of the living tea lights, to dedicate to your loved ones and for your reflections.

The friends of Syston cemetery have battled hard to get the tea lights reinstalled since Christmas for you. They were deemed to be unsafe when nobody was on in the grounds. Subsequently we had to wait for a special smoke alarm to be installed. When that arrived and came to be fitted, on the 9th of March, it resulted in further problems. I am so sorry for you all, hopefully though, by the time this comes to print, tea lights will be reinstalled in our beautiful chapel for you to use, just as they are used in all other churches in the country.

I also hope that by the time this goes to print you will see our newly installed letterbox to heaven. Here you write a letter to your loved ones. Please place the letter in an envelope and post it in the box, ‘No Stamp Needed’.

As usual, I hope you enjoyed all of the March displays. Again, if you wish to plant a rose tree, or to hire the chapel, please contact Catherine Voyce at Syston Town Council via 0116 260 7150.

Take care everyone Love Ros. x

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Open Invitation to Try the Game of Bowls

Anyone of any age, interested in trying out the game of bowls and having fun, is invited to the Syston Bowling Club Open Day in Central Park on Saturday 20th April from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Flat footwear (without heels) is all that is required. Two wheelchairs are available for the less mobile members of the community, who need not feel anxious about trying out this fine game which suits everyone.

Free coaching will be offered through the medium of fun events on the green which will make for attractive spectating for anyone simply requiring an enjoyable afternoon in the Park.

The Club Bar and kitchen will be open to all, offering light refreshments and a full Bar service at very competitive prices.

Taking part in the event carries no obligation but, for those who might be interested in taking the game further, a 50% discount is offered for the first year of membership.

Further details, if required, can be obtained from Club Development Director, Colin Grimes, at systonbowling@btinternet.com

Syston Model Railway Society

Once again we shall be having our annual model show at ROOTS, Thorpe Farm, Barkby Thorpe, LE7 3QE on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12thMay.

Our exhibition features 11 working layouts in various gauges and seven specialist traders.

Admission is £5 for adults, £4 for unaccompanied children under 16, Family (2+2) £10 and FREE for accompanied children.

Payment can be made in advance; see the website for further information.

The opening times are 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. There will be plenty of parking and refreshments will be available.

The Farm Shop will be also be open over the weekend.

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Thurmaston Bowls Club

Well, it is that time of year again! “Let the games begin”.

Lawn Bowling season begins for our Club on Saturday 6thApril when our President Monica will open the green at 12.30pmwith a Charity Spider bowl.

Why not come and join us for a summer of Bowling, including friendliesLeague matches, Club Competition or just come and have a role-up with us.

Bowling is a fun game that can improve concentration, reduce stress, can help you to be more flexible, get better balance, burns calories as well as get your steps in.

Interested?

We also have a public Open Day on Sunday 26thMay at 12.00pm until 4.00pm. Come and have a look around, meet other members, give it a go or just have a cuppa and a chat at Thurmaston Bowls Pavilion, Elizabeth Park, LE4 8FN.

For more information call Paul on 0793 239 6476 or Email thurmastonbowls@outlook.com

Or drop in ANY Tuesday from 4.30pm just bring Flat Shoes.Don’t forget it's just a £20 registration fee for ‘new to Bowling’ members.

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The plot is thickening down at Syston QT Theatre Group, and we have extra details to reveal…

…Firstly, our cast and crew now really look the part thanks to the kind donation from Second Time Around in Syston last September. Part of the £400 we received has gone towards kitting us out in some branded clothing. Here are a few of us modelling the new polo shirts that EG Clothing in Barrow Upon Soar have produced for us. We’ve also had some

hoodies made, which will keep us nice and toasty in rehearsals until the warmer weather comes along! Thanks again to Second Time Around for their generous donation and to EG Clothing for a super job done on our new QT kit – we’re certainly dressed to kill for our upcoming thriller comedy plays!

Which leads us nicely on to our second bit of news to share, rehearsals are in full flow for our May Mysteries - ‘Bang You’re Dead!’ by Paul Reakes, and ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ by Leigh White. There’s been a twist to the tale since last month though…the part previously advertised in ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ as ‘Trevor’ and played by Jack Marlowe will now take the form of ‘Trisha’ and will be performed by Jo Gallagher. For a sneaky peak of what the plays are all about head to our website. In the meantime, here is a snapshot of the action going down so far.

Our final revelation is that we’re thrilled to announce that show tickets are now available! And for the first time in Syston QT Theatre Group’s history, you’re now able to book your tickets online from our website! So, it’s even easier to make sure you don’t miss any of our shows.

Book for our next production of ‘Bang You’re Dead!’ and ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ now:

� 21st to 24th May 2024

� Performances start 7:30pm

� The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Syston, LE7 1GN (off High Street)

� Tickets £9 (concessions £8) now available from qttheatregp.co.uk

We’re looking forward to spending an evening of mystery, intrigue, thrills, and spills with you!

To discover more about all things QT, visit our website qttheatregp.co.uk, follow us on

Facebook Syston QT Theatre Group and on Instagram systonqttheatre or email us at qtsyston@gmail.com

Kat Seddon

Marketing and Communications Officer Syston QT Theatre Group

Update on Syston Floods

On Monday 11th March your editor attended a TEAMS video meeting with the Environment Agency (EA) along other members of the public who are on the Syston Flood Focus group, Syston Town Councillors and the Town Manager.

David Towle from the EA gave a presentation explaining their role and how they have taken over the monitoring of the Barkby Brook since it was designated a Main River in 2006 from Deville Park through the town to where it meets the River Wreake. The reason given was due to the 25km2 of mainly farm land run off that goes into the Barkby Brook above Syston. He also confirmed about the role of riparian owners, Local lead flood authority Leicestershire County Council, who also have permissive powers like the EA to clear watercourses, that aren’t main rivers. He added that Seven Trent and Highways are risk management authorities and work together.

He emphasised that any problems seen by the public should be reported to the EA and gave the details below:

For more information or to contact the EA:

Call: 03708 506 506 email: EMDenquiries@ environment-agency.gov.uk

Incident hotline: 0800 807060

Please use this number, which is open 24 hours a day, to report incidents such as flooding, blockages, unusual flow of water, damaged flood defences or pollution.

To find our more about our maintenance activites, please visit:

Consult.environmentagency.gov.uk/eastmidlands/flood-riskmanagement.

Incident hotline: 0800 807060

Please use this number, which is open 24 hours a day, to report incidents such as flooding, blockages, unusual flow of water, damaged flood defences or pollution.

To find our more about our maintenance activites, please visit:

Consult.environmentagency.gov.uk/eastmidlands/flood-riskmanagement.

To be fair they can’t be everywhere at once!

So if you see any blockages, or anything preventing the water to flow please do contact the

EA via the hotline number above.

He said the level of flooding that was caused by storms Henk and Babet affected a huge area and was the worst seen in the East Midlands since1947.

He also confirmed that the de-silting will take place during the financial year 2024/25 and that the river level gauge will be ungraded before the end of the calendar year.

Future plans will be guided by the information gained at the drop in held in Syston on 20th March, where they plan to collect evidence from those affected by the floods. There will be a property flood resilience grant available via Leicestershire County Council, plus ongoing maintenance.

Questions asked after his presentation included one about whether or not the EA took over Riparian ownership to which he replied no, they just transferred the permissive powers from Charnwood Borough Council to the EA. He was asked about the build up of silt and he said that they would bring answers to that question to the drop in - so hopefully next issue we can update you. It was questioned as to whether the monthly inspections actually took place as residents present have never seen anyone in the brook checking it.

We will continue to up date you all, one update is that the Stn received a reply to our question about the sluice gates, we can confirm that these are owned by the Canals and Rivers trust, they are only used to maintain the weir, they said they have never been asked to open them to relieve flooding in Syston.

We hope that after all these investigations, the agencies will work together to put the Barkby brook back to the condition it was in 2004 and maintain it to avoid any future flooding of homes in Syston.

April

Jeanne Douglas offers psychic readings in Palmistry, Tarot, Crystal and Personal Astrology. Her telephone numbers are 01664 562 471 or 07931 293 855.

ARIES March 21 - April 19

With the Sun moving through your sign this month, not only is it ‘birthday' time but expect light to be thrown on a long term issue, solving something painful for you. Your willingness to communicate and discuss matters puts you into a decidedly advantageous position. The new moon in your sign heralds new beginnings.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

With the expansive planet Jupiter currently moving through your sign, no one can keep up with you especially when it links to the genius planet Uranus also in for a long-term stay with you. In business, you're formidable and socially you're quite the dapper charmer! As Mercury joins in, you start to open up more and share.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

You may be forgiven for feeling exhausted and overwhelmed at times with so much planetary activity in your career and social areas of your life! Work is relentless and you're really having to dig deep in order to deal with problems and come out on top. Some acquaintance brings up an old issue which is tiresome but needs sorting.

CANCER June 21 - July 22

You're starting to analyse others quite accurately and some of your own insights amaze even you! This will start to transform your connection with them and they start to see a different side to you too. You’re inspired to conduct some research or study that gives you an advantage although work continues to be challenging.

LEO July 23 - August 22

A partner is grappling with some deeprooted problems and realisations and although this is tiring, they will in fact throw some interesting light on your own problems. Friends generally all seem to have problems of one sort or another, which is demanding and you have an issue yourself linked to knowledge and study. Keep trying.

VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22

You're doing a good deal of work trying to understand others and to see life from their point of view. This is very helpful to you personally and you give others space to find their own way and to be themselves. Partners are particularly warm and loving right now and this is reassuring.A friend struggles with childhood wounds.

LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22

The new moon in your opposite sign of Aries this month links to a new friendship that is expected to naturally blossom and grow. This brings up memories of some previous wounds yet you are destined to purge this from your soul for once and for all. Problems at work are nevertheless enjoyably absorbing and challenging.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

Life continues to teach you lessons in its masterclass and this is developing you beyond belief so start to have more faith in yourself and in your abilities! Work is difficult as old wounds reemerge, demanding that you find a new way of dealing with them. You solve these by openly discussing issues and hitting them head-on.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

You are learning from recent developments that link to past issues. It's almost a recurring pattern that you are observing! The aim is to be more aware and to get more control over things and only then can you move forward. Your domestic world is also hard going and demands lots of hard labour. Keep going.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

You begin to understand your financial position more fully and to appreciate the potential clout that it can muster! This has the ability to transform your life in a way that you can only just start to appreciate. The daily routine keeps on throwing up one problem or another and family is stuck in old patterns. Sigh.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

With Pluto more firmly in your sign now, expect to be made more aware of your own personal power although the lessons that you are learning also make you uncertain and humble. Your finances continue to present problems and need sorting out. The daily routine has become stuck with old habits and needs a good shake up.

PISCES Feb 19 - March 20

You work hard on practical tasks and find much energy and stamina to keep on going! Romantic thoughts dominate your mind when someone takes you by surprise. And now you can't stop dreaming. You could do with discussing some long-standing financial issue with others before you are able to move on.

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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

Severn Trent. 0800 783 444

Syston Volunteer Centre. 0116 260 7888

Syston Flood Wardens:

Cllr Ian Hayes: 0740 027 8778

Ree Nugent: 0792 721 5477

Maxwell Nugent: 0793 688 0825

Neil Skinner: 0778 088 1897 Councils:

Charnwood Borough Council. 01509 263 151

Leics. County Council. 0116 232 3232

Syston Town Council. 0116 260 7150

Hospitals/Healthcare:

Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General & Leicester Royal Infirmary: 0300 303 1573. 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

Community Nursing Service: 0300 300 7777

Health Visitors: 0116 215 3208

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.

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.

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

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

Broadway Gospel Hall , Broadway, Syston LE7 1GA

Sunday 4.30pm Gospel meeting. Everyone is welcome. www.broadwaygospelhall.org.uk e: contact@broadwaysgospelhall.org.uk

Syston Methodist Church, High Street Sunday Service 10.30am Holy Communion Service, every second and fourth Tuesday in the month, at 10am.

Contact: Rev Paula Hunt 0116 267 3960.

St Peter and St Paul CoE, Upper Church Street. Syston services are every Sunday Eucharist at 10.30am and Wednesday morning at 9.30pm https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/ 5257/get-in-touch/

Contact: Rev. Ros Harper, Team Vicar 0116 286 7925. Day Off - Mondays.

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 ROOF CLEANER

Clean Start

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. Find us on Facebook 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.

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 10am for 10.30am, Rugby Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough. If you have not visited us previously but this new time suits you we will welcome your visit.

For further information 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 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

DJK Guttering

All types of gutters cleaned, repaired and moss removal.

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

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. £1 Donation each week. For any enquiries please contact us by Mob: 0777 469 5160 Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm. email: MADSgroup@yahoo.com

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 Age Concern on 0116 260 1476.

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

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

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 Clive Iliffe 0116 260 9081.

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

LEGAL SERVICES

HPLC

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.

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 Roofing & Guttering

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. Tel: 0116 260 1476. 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: Marie Pole on 0116 260 2287. 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

Hoby Bridge Club

Meet twice a month on Thursday evenings at 7.15pm. We welcome new members to join our friendly group. For further information please contact M. Mitchell on 0780 292 2582.

Ivydale Club Social Group

Every Wednesday 2.00pm 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 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 £15. All members welcome. Call our office to book your place. 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

Syston Friendship Group cont’d 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. 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, however, we are currently full, so if you wish to join please contact Jane Mercy on 0116 260 1117.

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/ SoleicestershireRutland

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 to 10am 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

Wreake Valley Tetsudo Club (Martial Arts)

Train on Monday evenings 6.30pm to 8pm at Syston Rugby Club. Contact John: 0797 624 1427.

TAXI

Apollo Cars

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, 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

WATER SPORTS CLUBS

Cont’d

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

What’s On Diary for April

BROADWAY GOSPEL HALL

Sunday 7th April

4.30pm

All Age Service followed by a buffet tea at Broadway Gospel Hall, Broadway, Syston Leicester LE7 1GA

There will be activities for the children during the service, everyone is welcome. For further information please email contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.ukor check the website: broadwaygospelhall.org.uk

FILMS IN SYSTON

Monday 8th April - The Great Escaper

Monday 13th May - The Miracle Club

Doors open at 1.30pm.

Tickets are now available at the Card Shop in Syston or on the door at The Old Chapel, Chapel St. Syston

COMMUNAL BINGO

Every Wednesday

2.00pm

Syston Conservative Club, High Street. Everyone Welcome.

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 0116 269 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

ST PETER AND ST PAUL’S CHURCH

Families@4

Sunday 14th April 4pm

Music, Craft, Games,Bible Stories, Prayer.

SYSTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Monday 15th April

7.30pm

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Membership available £10 per person per year. Visitors £2 per meeting. Methodist Church Centre, High Street, Syston.

BIRSTALL FLOWER CLUB

Wednesday 24thApril

7.15pm

Birstall Village Hall

Demonstrators: Emma Remington

Title:As We Go Down To The Woods Visitors: £7

Queries to: Sylvia 0116 267 4206 or Carol 0116 267 1437.

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.

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 Deanna on 0116 269 3221 or email fiona@systontownnews.co.uk deanna@systontownnews.co.uk

THE LATIMER PLAYERS

Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April

‘Move over Mrs Markham’

The Memorial Hall, Thurcaston.

The evening’s entertainment will have café style seating where you are invited to bring drinks and nibbles to add to your enjoyment.

Tickets are priced at £8 each and are available from Christine Deavin –christinedeavin@gmail.com or 0116 237 6855.

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME OPEN GARDENS

Sunday 28th April

11.00am to 4.00pm

Tresillian House

67 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BQ

Sunday 28th April

10.00am to 4.30pm

Westbrooke House

52 Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough LE16 8AX.

Visit the National Gardens Scheme website: ngs.org.uk for more details

Please help keep Syston Clean & Safe! Use waste bins provided throughout Syston to dispose of your rubbish! OR take it home!

Dog Owners Clean up after your dog.

Age Concern Receive Grant from Seven Trent

Age Concern Syston celebrates after receiving £16k from Severn Trent Community Fund to help provide support for our local elderly community.

Based in Syston’s High Street, for over 40 years Age Concern Syston has been helping hundreds of our local elderly residents from all over Syston, East Goscote, Queniborough, Barkby, Rearsby and Cossington each and every year.

Thanks to a £16,250 grant from Severn Trent Community Fund’s recent Core funding stream, the charity has had a kickstart in securing some of the necessary funding to keep this vital service running.

Staffed by four part-time staff and a group of 20+ dedicated volunteers, Age Concern Syston provide an information and advice service as well as four regular social activity groups and transport assistance - supporting those that are housebound or socially isolated with a reasonably priced hot meal, opportunity to leave their homes and enjoy friendly company.

The activities on offer all support the physical and good mental health of our elderly community. Including, sing along sessions, art classes, exercise classes, craft sessions and guest speakers all for the price of a cup of coffee.

The funding from the Severn Trent Community Fund: Core funding, which awards grant money to groups that run for the benefit of local residents, supporting those most vulnerable – will go a long way to supporting Age Concern Syston in continuing to provide a valuable service to the elderly community for the next 12 months.

Jennie Angell, Chair of Age Concern Syston says: “We’re delighted that the Severn Trent Community Fund has recognised our work in this way. We’re thankful for the funding so that we’ll be able to continue our valued support for the elderly community of Syston and surrounding villages.”

Sue Heyes, Community Fund Officer at Severn Trent, said: “We’re really proud to support the invaluable work of Age Concern Syston and help them continue the brilliant support they provide. We have two support streams for charities at Severn Trent Community Fund. Our new project funding is open all year around and Core Funding will re-open for applications in summer. If your group is interested in finding out more, please do get in touch at communityfund@severntrent.co.uk.“

For further information on Severn Trent Community Fund, visit www.stwater. co.uk/communityfund

Contact: Yvonne Derry, telephone number 0116 2601476 or email:

New Barkby W.I.

Shirley Franklin, President, welcomed New Barkby members, plus a visitor to the institute's March meeting.

After ‘Jerusalem’ was sung, there were business matters discussed. The speaker was Geoff Harris on ‘Folklore, Folk Tales and Funny Folk.’ There were many examples of old traditions and antiquated laws which may still exist but not carried out. A ‘Curfew’, originally, was instituted by William the conqueror at 8.00pm with the ringing of a bell for people to damper their fires and then retire to bed.

A bell, signifying this, is still rung at the tower of London.

A very entertaining and informative talk.

Vice president, Jean Brutnall, gave the vote of thanks and won the competition with a favourite saying, ‘Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery.’

Some social time with refreshments, followed the talk.

The raffle was won by Eileen Hull.

The next meeting is on Wednesday, 3rd April at 7.30pm at the Syston Community Centre with speaker, Philippa Guy, ‘a colourful new you’ (postponed from January)

All are welcome to attend.

The whole of the process of selling the house from initial quote to completion was dealt with in a professional and efficient way. Paul was always available when I rang him and Paulakept us updated on a weekly basisonce an offer had been made. I feel that HomeMove were there to take a lot of the stressesaway.

St Peter and St Paul’s Church News

Find the sheep!

The March Families @ 4 session took on a caring theme, based around the parable of the Lost Sheep, Luke 15, 3-7. Reverend Ros used her interactive story box treasures to tell the story, followed by a song and 'cotton wool' prayers, which helped families explore the idea of God caring for us - even when we feel we are lost. Creative cards were made to thank those that care for us and a fun game of 'hide the sheep' came after indulging in a range of delicious homemade cakes!

We hope you can join us at our next Families @ 4 session on Sunday April 14th at 4pm in the Church Hall.

Mothering Sunday Service

A service to remember those who nurtured us through childhood, and also remember Mary the Mother of God and our mother the church.

Everyone was given a small Viola plant to take home and care for.

The service was followed by refreshments in the hall.

Churches

Together Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday was a riot of flour, eggs, milk and lots and lots of yummy toppings. A pancake party with an international flavour as we journeyed together to far flung destinations (for those of us who knew where they were!) in a quiz organised by Pierre.

The Divine infant of Prague the Roman Catholic Church hosted the Churches Together in Syston annual event. All generations joined forces in teams, fun was had by all, and we raised a small amount of money for funds. Monica, Wendy and Josie cooked dozens of pancakes, allowing us to prepare and progress into Lent, where we try and live simpler lives while thinking about Jesus’s journey to Good Friday.

World Day of Prayer

This service always takes place on the first Friday in March. This year on 1st March we met in the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Prague in Broad Street. It was a poignant

service because this year the service had been created by the Christian Women of Palestine, the land in which Jesus was born, ministered and died. The women would have done this quite some time ago to allow for publication and there was no news of them since the end of last year.

After the service there was time for refreshments and fellowship.

Lent Preparation

During Lent three groups of members of the congregations of The Methodist Church, St Peter and St Paul’s Church of England Church and the Divine Infant of Prague, Roman Catholic Church met once a week to read and discuss the book Things He Did by, Archbishop of York, Reverend Stephen Cottrell. Each chapter took an event in Holy Week to consider. The text was written as in the style of a novel.

THE POWER OF PRINT

Social media is great but print lasts!

Cut through the digital noise with an advert in the Syston Town News

To advertise YOUR BUSINESS contact 0116 269 3221 fiona@systontownnews.co.uk

Across

1. These are known to happen in April (7)

3. Yogi is smarter than the average one (4)

5. A tool used in games like Billiards and Pool (3)

7. Flat metal piece; used as money (4)

8. South American animal related to camels but smaller with no humps (5)

9. Place side by side or in close proximity (6)

12. Not real or Genuine (4)

16. Another word for Studio or Flat (9)

18. The largest of 6 International London airports (8)

19. The paragraph on the back of a book (6)

20. The animal mascot for 13d (5)

Down

1. To make something easier or to reduce complexity (8)

2. You sit in one of these to relax; Usually filled with steam (5)

3. A muscle in the upper arm (5)

4. A ram is the animal symbol of this Astrological Sign (5)

5. A material used to write on a blackboard (5)

6. European Space Agency (3)

10. Throwing line or Toe line in a game of Darts (4)

11. Winds that blow from the east (8)

13. A Christian Celebration; Known for including Chocolate (6)

14. The second Astrological Sign in April that leads into May (6)

15. A meal prepared with Meat or Fish and Vegetables (4)

17. A blueish shade of green (4)

The winner of the March Crossword is: Mr J W Reddall of Queniborough

The answers for our March Crossword were:

Across: 1. Patrick; 3. Mum; 5. Bus; 7. Neck; 8. Adult; 9. Eloped; 12. East; 16. Headscarf; 18. Manuscript; 19. Mother; 20. Easel.

Down: 1. Pancakes; 2. Kennel; 3. Mango; 4. Mic; 5. Blues; 6. Sets; 10. Pisa; 11. Daffodil; 13. Thrush; 14. Talc; 15. Aspire; 17. Nato.

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Supported Learning

The Supported and Inclusive Learning

department at Leicester College provides specialist provision for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities. Our students attend College to gain and develop work skills to apply to work in their futures.

Our Work Skills programme introduces young people with inclusion needs into further education, developing confidence, independence, and workbased skills to enable them to access employment and/or further educational provision. We also offer a Return to Learn programme for adults with inclusion needs who require further support in gaining work experience.

Our full time Preparing for Work course and our Return to Learn course offers a lunch club at Syston Methodist Church for the Syston community, this creates a real-life working environment for our learners. This allows learners to develop skills and confidence for employment. We offer this service every Wednesday and Friday serving lunch at 12pm.

The learners plan and budget the meals that they provide and in teams they prepare meals for customers and when front of house they welcome, serve and collect money. The skills learnt and developed at the lunch club can be transferred into other work environments. Developing communication, money management, team working skills, health and safety, hygiene and catering skills which can also be applied to their

everyday lives.

The programmes within Supported Learning: Learning for Work offer young people the opportunity to learn, build friendships, integrate into a wider college community, establish, and extend confidence and independence. We would welcome you to join us as we welcomed Fiona from the Stn

Below left is a handwritten piece by one the students; Tyreece Brookes, chosen from the group, he explains who they are, what they do in his owns words. Fiona said: “It was a pleasure to meet the students and staff and I can certainly recommend their cooking and service.”

Northfields Tennis Club

Please come along and enjoy a day of fun, stalls, food and a game of tennis at Syston Northfields Tennis Club on Sunday 14th April. Only the tennis sessions are to be booked in advanced and you will meet Danny Sapsford, a former professional tennis player. Everything else you can just turn up for.

Mental capacity can be lost in the blink of an eye for some of us or slowly over a period of �me. Even though we know this, many of us are not prepared at all!! For those trying to look a�er us, perhaps the people we once cared for, this is going to be an upse�ng, not to men�on stressful �me. Next of kin, including our spouse and children, have no automa�c legal authority to manage our affairs without a Las�ng Power of A�orney (LPA). If you want to know more about our LPA Services give us a call, we’re always happy to answer any ques�ons.

Our Photograph shows L-R: Sian, Sue (Tutor), Amanda, Ethan, Ankit, Joe, Rayhan, Tyreece, Warren behind Janujan

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