Syston Town News August 2023

Wreake Valley Rotary Club Presentation Evening

The Wreake Valley Rotary Club raises money for local, national and international charities and community causes. The main fundraising activities are the Watermead Challenge Run in July and the Santa Street collections at Christmas time, although money is raised by other means as well.

On Monday 26th June, the club held

its presentation evening. Cheques were presented to local charities Thrummy Drummer and Age Concern Syston. Previous recipients of donations attended and each had an opportunity to describe their charity or cause. These included Syston Station Adopters; Rainbows; Mosaic Narrow Boat for Disabled; Soar Valley Food Bank, Buzzing Roots, Age Concern Syston, Cedar Care Café and Together Against Cancer. Also, the Alan Morley award was presented to Peter Bates of Age Concern, see picture below.

past member of Wreake Valley Rotary Club and is awarded to someone who has gone the extra mile in supporting the community. This is very apt for Peter who is a volunteer driver for Age Concern Syston.

The evening finished with a sumptuous buffet provided by the Royal British Legion, Birstall and those present were able to network and share information with each other.

Wreake Valley Rotary Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Royal British Legion, Front Street, Birstall and everyone is welcome to join us.

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Berrystead Care Home Is Now Welcoming New Residents

and peaceful setting for all to enjoy. Loved ones of many families in Syston and the neighbouring towns and villages have enjoyed residing at the Home during the 58 years of its existence, many of whom reminisce about the good times their loved ones once enjoyed living at the Home. Similarly, individuals and families from the local communities have served and worked at Berrystead. The Home is located within a few minutes’ walk from Syston and is in a convenient location for family and friends to visit.

Long recognized as an integral part of the community, generations of families within Syston are no strangers to the name ‘Berrystead’. Set in over two acres of private grounds and off the main road, the Berrystead Care Home offers longterm Residential Care and also provides short-term Respite and Day Care.

In 1965, the original house became a care home for 12 residents. The Home today is registered to provide care for 46 residents. The current providers who have owned and run Berrystead for 22 years, having acquired it in August 2001, have taken pride in the Home’s long legacy of service to the community.

and privacy of the person being cared for. We offer choices in all aspects of personal care, home cooked meals, a wide range of activities and entertainment.

Our residents play an important role at Berrystead and are encouraged to personalise their rooms how they want it, so they feel very much at home. The original building already offers the feeling of `home’ in all places with the large and cosy lounge, the well-spaced dining room leading into a bright and well-lit veranda which offers a relaxing place to sit and look out into the garden and enjoy the sights and sounds of wildlife both day and night.

The long private driveway leading up to the building places the Home away from the main road and the

We look forward to continuing to provide loving care to all those who

The original building benefits from all of its historical features which have been sympathetically restored by the current owners for the enjoyment of residents. With its high ceilings, oak floors and stained glass windows, Berrystead gives its residents a nostalgic, homely feel from the moment they walk through the doors. Our ethos is that good and loving care is given with kindness and compassion, respecting the dignity

vast mature, private gardens and landscapes offer a tranquil

need it and we sincerely believe that their stay at Berrystead Care Home would create an endless ripple of an enriching life.

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About me, I’m Maxine Smith I’ve lived in Syston since 2005, with three decades of ironing starched hats, wearing capes and now scrubs it’s been a career fast forward of ‘Call the midwife’ in a nutshell. I’ve accumulated a wealth of experience working within the public sector, private businesses and manufacturing

Over the last 13 years English Couture Company has been trading from a little shop on the Green here in Syston.

I run the shop and have been living in Syston for most of my life. At the end of August I will be retiring. The shop will close on Friday 1st September at 4pm. I have loved trading here in Syston and it has been a joy to meet the residents of Syston either in the shop or on my sewing courses.

I will be open from Tuesday 29th August to Friday 1st September for you to come along for the last time to buy your sewing supplies.

Thank you to everyone who has shopped with me. I’m looking forward to my retirement and will probably still see people when I’m around the town.

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Celebration for Fr. Clement

On Sunday 13th August, there will be a Mass for Fr. Clement to mark the occasion of his 20years of Priesthood.

The Mass will commence at 11.00am and will be followed with a grand celebration including light refreshments from 12.30pm in the Church Hall.

On Wednesday 5th July, I met with Fr. Clement Orang’o and Tony Monteiro, the chairman of the church celebration committee to talk about his time in the Priesthood and his eight years here in Syston.

Fr. Clement began by asking me to thank everyone he has met inside and outside the church here in Syston for making him feel very welcome and he is very happy to be working here. He said that when he first arrived he was nervous about how he would be received within the community. Being African he anticipated a negative reaction, particularly following in the footsteps of Fr. Anthony, but found quite the opposite.

He has found that every service he has officiated at whether it is a funeral or a baptism people appreciate him and thank him.

Fr. Clement was ordained on 16/8/2003 in the parish of Kisii in Kenya into the Comboni Missionary and he worked in

Fr. Clement showing the new roof

the first time the whole roof has had to be replaced.

He feels privileged to be a part of the church and to have been able to enable the new roof to be put on that will out live us all.

Egypt for two years, Sudan and South Sudan for a further three years. Then Bishop Malcolm invited him to come to Syston to take over from Fr. Anthony. He has a profound need to serve people of the church across the world and found some cultural differences between here and other areas he had been, one was the length of Mass, in Kenya it is two hours whereas here it is an hour. He has a deep interest in all religions and likes to learn about them.

Since being at Syston he has taken part in three sponsored walks to raise funds for the church, the first was in 2016 when he walked 20 miles in Rutland and was joined by some parishioners for part of the way, he raised nearly £10,000 for the retired priest funds. His second and third walks were to raise £3,000/4,000 for roof repairs and then in 2023 he completed another 20 mile walk and helped raise a total of £45k with the aid of the wider community to enable a new roof to be put on the Church in May this year. Fr. Clement was so proud of the result of these fundraisers, he would like to thank everyone who sponsored or donated. He explained that the church was built in 1948 and that it was a straight building, later the wings were added and this is

He welcomes everyone to the sacraments whether they attend regularly or not. He also enjoys the social side of the church being involved with BBQs, Quiz nights, fairs, games and Bingo. During Covid he set up a live streaming from the church to the parishioners to help them through those difficult times, these have been appreciated by all. He wanted to thank his neighbours for being so good and he finished by saying how inspired he is by people’s faith, being strong and dedicated.

Tales from the plot August

August is the month when we start to notice the gradually shortening days. It can also be a humid month, creating ideal conditions for powdery and downy mildew to strike

Courgettes, sweet peas, lettuce and squash are all very susceptible to mildew,along with a number of other crops and fruit trees.If you mix one part milk with two to three parts water and spray liberally, while the science behind this solution isn’t fully understood, I’m told it works rather well, especially on courgettes, melons and cucumbers. It is believed that naturally-occurring compounds in the milk not only combat the disease, but also boost the plant’s immune system. We will see.

Now is the time to tidy up your strawberry bed and replace any plants that are more than three years old with fresh ones; also remove dead leaves to improve airflow around them. There are still quite a few things you should be sowing in August - spring cabbage and chinese cabbage which can be grown as late crops, as well as hardy lettuce. Although we think of lettuce as a summer crop, it is a surprisingly hardy plant and under a cloche or in the greenhouse can easily be available for a Boxing Day salad rather than some tasteless import from sunnier climes. Sow spring onions like White Lisbon which are winter hardy and will grow, albeit slowly, to add zing to that salad along with some fast growing radishes. Your runner beans will be at the top of the canes now so pinch out their growing tip to encourage bushier growth below, pick all runner, climbing and dwarf beans regularly except for

the haricot varieties such as borlotti where we want the bean rather than pod for table.

Stop tomato plants now to encourage fruit to swell and ripen, stopping is the process of cutting off the growing tip so the plant’s energy is not diverted into foliage from fruit. Keep your tomato side shoots in check, you want tomatoes not masses of foliage, ensure they are watered regularly, drying out prevents the plant from taking up sufficient calcium and the deficit causes blossom end rot.

There’s a bountiful harvest to enjoy with a vast range of crops now in season, it’s a real joy to pick sun-warmed produce straight from your plot, giving an unrivalled feeling of satisfaction after months of sweat and toil. Happy growing!

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Syston Police News

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As we have now moved into the warmer part of the year, we would like to remind the community to keep good crime prevention habits.

Ensure your homes are left secured and locked up. Leave your home looking occupied. Look out for your neighbours. For parents/carers who have children ensure you know who they are with, where they are going out and what they are up to.

Warn them about the dangers of water and teach them to stay out of any kinds of water.

Warn them of the dangers of entering unknown property’s such as abandoned buildings, it may look tempting to your children but there are several health and safety risks and dangers of entering these types of derelict buildings.

Fundraiser For Ace

The fundraisers would like to say a massive thank you on behalf of Ace’s family, Hayley Potter and Ronnie Patterson, for all your support with the ThinkAce Thinkbike event, it was a massive success and had some laughs along the way.

Thank you to Michael Pole for doing what you did for Ace on your bike.

Thanks to Paula Lowe for the support and use of her pub The Dog and Gun Syston. We had an amazing day and a lot of people attended. Thank you to all the businesses who donated prizes for the event, we had over 60 in total and to sponsors.

They would also like to say thank you to a good friend Lavinia and her dad for

manning the raffle.

All this was to raise money for Ace's rehabilitation when he comes out of hospital after having a massive RTA on his motorbike which left him brain damaged and in a coma, but months on he is doing so well and the progress is amazing.

Please continue to pray and support the family where you can.

His mum is overwhelmed by his progress and the money raised by myself and another member of the family will go towards his care when he comes out.

The money raised by myself and the ThinkAce Thinkbike event is at the moment; £1408 and we have still got money coming in.

The money is safe in a bank account which has been set up (the family are aware). Thank you so much ThinkAce Thinkbike

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St Peter and St Paul’s Church News

Farewell

A special service was held on Sunday 23rd June, not only to celebrate St Peter & St Paul’s Day (whose usual festive day is 29th June) but also the final service conducted by Reverend Biddy Saunders who has been working in Syston Parish for nine years.

At the end of the service the Associate Minister Sue Essex presented Biddy with a Syston White Plum tree and an envelope of donations from the church PCC and members of the congregation.

Biddy’s delight at the tree was obvious!

Following the service the congregation and other guests met in the church hall for a special celebratory lunch. More gifts were donated and speeches made. It was a wonderful occasion of fellowship.

Cream Teas

We have decided to add cheese scones, butter and chutney onto the available fare on the Saturday12th August, so why not join us, 2.00pm till 4.30pm, in St Peter & St Paul’s church. On Saturday 9th September the third of our Cream Teas will take place but this is a special weekend as part of Heritage Week. There will be an exhibition on Weddings on Saturday 9th, 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday afternoon 1.00pm to 4.30pm. The Cream Tea will be on Saturday 1pm.to 4.30pm. Refreshments will be available during Sunday afternoon.

Jesus says in Matthews gospel "If you are tired from

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Well, our summer of afternoon teas kicked off on Saturday 8th July and despite the conflict of Wimbledon and stormy weather it was reasonably well attended.

Scones from the local bakery were enjoyed along with lashings of clotted cream and strawberry conserve. Two people even had a pew picnic. There is plenty of space in the church to look around at the architecture and installations going back centuries and there's always a knowledgeable person on hand to answer questions.

NEW BARKBY WI

President of New Barkby WI, Shirley Franklin, welcomed members and one visitor to the institute’s July meeting.

‘Jerusalem’ was sung followed by business matters.

The speaker, Rosemary Pike from Nottinghamshire gave her talk on ‘The Magic of Stained Glass’.

From Egyptian and Greek times, glass was discovered in volcanoes and photographs of museum items were passed around for members to see, and to hold small pieces of glass and nuggets, which could then be melted to be reformed. Clear glass was able to be coloured, using oxides and elements (e.g. cobalt, copper). Nowadays, Rosemary

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uses glass that has already been coloured. In Venice, there were many glass makers around the local area so eventually they all relocated into one centralised area.

A lot of glass was lost after the dissolution of monasteries in Henry VIII’s reign but fortunately religious references and other scenic attributes are displayed in huge windows in Cathedrals, churches and stately houses.

Tiffany lampshades became popular by the US artist and glass maker of that name but he also produced stained glass windows, using iridescent Favrile (craftsman) glass. Rosemary undertakes commissions to create pictures in stained glass soldered into a lead frame depicting a variety of flowers, birds and animals and scenic interest, to adorn rooms and

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carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you, put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.”

New Priest for Syston Parish Church

We were delighted to receive this notification from the Bishop of Leicester.

The Revd Rosalind (Ros) Harper

We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Rosalind (Ros) Harper, Curate in the Benefice of Burbage cum Aston Flamville, as Team Vicar for the Parishes of Syston and

areas to a customer’s own requirements. Pictures of these were displayed around the room.

Small items Rosemary has created were on display for members to view or buy after her talk. All very informative and entertaining.

The vote of thanks was given by Dawn Haynes, who also won the competition, with a piece of fused glass she had transformed into a small dish.

The raffle was won by Julie Malam and the refreshments were served by Sue Gamble.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 2nd August at Syston Community Centre at 7.30pm when the speaker will be John Parnell on the subject of ‘hula hooping’. Visitors are always welcome to attend.

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The date of Ros’ licensing will be announced in due course.

The parish church of St Peter and St Paul holds its regular services on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am and Sundays at 10am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Wednesday services in August will be led by the Associate Minister Sue Essex. Check out for more information about us achurchnearyou.com/church/5257/

Leicester’s Leo ‘Hamilton’ in the Making!

Leo Ryan, age 11, from Thurmaston Leicester, started his go-karting career just last year, at local track Teamsport Leicester.From the first time he jumped in and started whizzing round the corners he was hooked. Making progress each week, Leo grew in confidence through the karting academy sessions, where he was coached to race safely but to win!

This year Leo competed in his first local league (Group B), where he was awarded driver of the day five times out of the seven races. Leo was awarded podium after podium and pulled a clear lead before being pipped to the post and finishing in second place overall.

Leo has since been moved to the Group A league and is holding down first place against his talented rivals.

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He has also entered the BIKC (British Indoor Karting Championship*) and is showing promise to get into the regional finals! Go Leo! If you would like to have a go behind the wheel, check out:www.team-sport. co.uk/go-kart-tracks/leicester

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From Potatoes to Plant to Share

The children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at The Merton Primary School have been busily homing their green fingers this Spring and Summer.

During the Spring the children planted potatoes after exploring the story Oliver’s Vegetables byVivian French. The children successfully harvested a great crop and enjoyed homemade chips to celebrate their efforts. They have been planting a variety flowers, vegetables and herbs which they have shared with the school community as part of the Soil Association campaign ‘Plant to Share’. They have nurtured a vegetable patch in the school garden in which they are currently growing; courgette, pumpkins, carrots, beetroot, peppers, corn, cabbage, lettuce and much more.

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ARIES March 21 - April 19

This is not a good month for Arians with any kind of healthy ego! For others will challenge you and present obstacles and make it just so difficult to get your own way and work towards what you really want. Time spent on a new hobby with a special someone will take on a romantic note; just what you need to unwind and relax.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

Your attention turns to more emotional matters and it really is time to set your sights on what you really want. With Jupiter in your sign, you’re most likely to succeed at this right now. Business ideas are particularly likely to get off the ground. And with Uranus – the ‘clever’ planet in your sign – you’ll turn into a creative genius!

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

Changes to the daily routine are much to your liking with the pleasing presence of Venus helping you, also bringing warm happy company and more than a smattering of romance! Ideas are flowing and will certainly distract you quite positively even though you’ll feel at times as if you’ve escaped into your own dream world! Why not?

CANCER June 21 - July 22

A new way of making money will certainly appeal to you and a loved one may be joining in to help! You have to assert yourself when it comes to the daily routine and you learn that good communication is the key. Relationship decisions are due.

LEO July 23 - August 22

The new moon in your sign this month brings in an era of ‘putting yourself first’ and this includes that special romantic someone in your life! You spend cash on uplifting things, whether forking out on a holiday or treating yourself to healthy spa days – whatever makes you feel good. Some connections finally move on.

VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22

You need to communicate your great new ideas this month if ever you want to achieve results and you so want to get things done. You spend cash on all this and feel quite excited by the results. Both work related topics and your close personal relationships are all up for a review; you use your instincts but it’s hard work too.

LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22

Worries on your mind are expressed to others in practical ways as the month goes on and only by doing so can you hope to make find solutions and make progress. Both your work and hobbies suffer as you pursue and explore some great new social contacts, especially a promising new love affair which reaps rewards.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 22

Changes in your home life impact positively on your hobbies and interests! Basically, it’s ‘out with the old’ and so then there much more space –and time – for all those things that you enjoy doing the most. Still, you discover that even having fun takes a good deal of hard work and imagination. Time to plan a holiday...

SAGITTARIUSNov 23 - Dec 21

Having completed one or two projects just lately, changes are bound to take place when it comes to your routine. The home front too benefits from the extra time that you can spend there as a result. New ideas at work can now be put into action and material profits are most likely to occur. Well done you!

CAPRICORNDec 22 - Jan 19

Your thoughts have been largely all about how you can secure your current position and not lose one iota of clout. However, life is all about change and things move on whether you’re ‘ready or not’. Take time to reassess your financial position for starters and then some hard work is required to follow your dreams.

AQUARIUSJan 20 - Feb 18

You reach the completion of a personal phase in your life this month. Your finances too will undergo a deep transformation! All this does involve some honest thought and application –which is basically quite hard work. You also need stamina too as your whole life swings round to something rather more to your liking.

PISCESFeb 19 - March 20

You’ve more staying power than most folk this month with Saturn in your sign, giving you a distinct advantage when it comes to getting things done. Yes, ‘hard work’ is something that you do believe in and yet it’s your intuition that really saves the day. A new job proposition is just perfect and brightens up your day.

Community Support Service Groups to Be Showcased at Summer Fayre in ‘Help Is at Hand!’ Pavilion

The annual Syston Summer Fayre to be held this year on Central Park on Saturday 2nd September, offers community support organisations an annual opportunity to publicise their services, extend their client base, recruit members, attract volunteer support and raise much-needed funds. This year, many of them will, as usual, organise their independent displays. With the benefit of a subsidy from the Volunteer Centre, others - many of them participating for the first time - will showcase themselves in a special ‘Help is at Hand!’ Pavilion organised by the Centre.

Syston and neighbouring communities are exceptionally well-served by the number of currently active support groups. In an ongoing survey, Syston and District Volunteer Centre has already identified over 150 such organisations, many of them led by volunteers, offering social, cultural, sporting, educational, financial, medical, health and emotional support to those in need and enhancing the

quality of life for people of all ages. Many of these groups operate ‘under the radar’ with a great deal of work being put in by small but dedicated groups of volunteers. As a result, too many local residents ‘suffer in silence’, experiencing great inconvenience, distress and loneliness simply through ignorance of what support is available locally.

Centre Trustee, Colin Grimes, says: “The Volunteer Centre has a proud record of matching local needs with local support services. Through this event, we are pleased to offer financial and organisational support to deserving community groups. To complement those organisations with a presence at the Fayre, the Centre has also launched an on-line Directory of Community Support Services Organisations (www.syston-vc.org/ directory) which offers a ‘one-stop’ guide to what is available and clearly demonstrates that, whatever the individual need might be, there is likely to be a local solution. Printed copies of the Directory will be made available from the Volunteer Centre’s own stand.”

Volunteer, me? Why?

Having retired and still feeling fit and alive, I decided to visit the Syston Volunteer Centre and see if they wanted me to become a driver. There were no awkward questions, no interview but Yes Please! Twelve months later on just one day a week, I

am increasing my knowledge of traffic and roads around the city, driving around the local area to pick up clients and meeting some lovely people who administer the wonderful service provided by the charity and keep it running. I have been able to practise my driving skills without pressure and learn more patience, slowing my speed and my life style.

As to the clients I transport – well they are lovely humans and thankful for seeing a smiley, friendly face and receiving a door-to-door service.

I occasionally escort clients to their appointment through NHS corridors if their family are still working and unavailable or do not live nearby, they are very grateful for our assistance. It makes one feel good inside as you know you are helping people who are less fortunate than yourself and makes you grateful for your own life.

The volunteer centre also allows me to drive a minibus when required. Wow! What fun!

However, the Syston Volunteer Centre needs more drivers to ease the pressure on others.

It needs more drivers to provide a better and more efficient service. So, come on, pop into the centre in School Street and talk to Andy.

Oh, you can use your own car and you are re-imbursed for the mileage you drive.

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Riverside Utd JFC Presentation Night

Riverside are always in the lookout for local businesses to get involved by way of sponsorship. With new teams forming regularly each season it’s a great way for businesses to get themselves noticed all over Leicestershire as shirt sponsors whilst helping the local communities to which they belong. If your business would be willing to sponsor a team, in whatever way kits or equipment, please do get in touch through our website riversideutdjfc.com. We look forward to you help us help out local communities.

24th June 2023 marked the annual awards celebration of Riverside Utd JFC sponsored by Syston Doors. The event was held at Syston RFC, and although the venue was a rugby club, it was very much about the football achievements of all the players and coaches involved in this fantastic local club. The site boasted a huge 400 seat marquee, with stage, professional sound and lighting set-up, inflatables and plenty of food and drink options to cater for all. It really was a day to remember for all involved at Riverside!!

Riverside Utd JFC is a Syston based junior charity football club with its home ground being Wreake Valley academy. The football club provides a safe and friendly environment for children of all ages and abilities to learn and enjoy, through its F.A accredited coaches, how to play football. It has upwards of 500 subscribed members of ages between four up to 17, spanning across the communities of Syston and its surrounding villages and can also boast its newly formed all girls team.

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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

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

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

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. £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 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

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 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

HOME SHARING Cont’d

Homeshare LeicestershireCon’td

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 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. 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 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. 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/

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

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, 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

TREES Cont’d

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

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What’s On Diary for AUGUST

BROADWAY GOSPEL HALL

Sunday 6th August - 4.30pm

All Age Service followed by tea and cakes 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

NO Film in August

Monday 4th September - The Good Liar 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

Saturday 26th August 10am to 4pm

For more details see Facebook: Syston Yard Sale

To book your sale, message us via facebook or email systonyard sale1@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER

SYSTON SUMMER FAYRE

Saturday 2nd September

12noon until 6.00pm

Central Park, Syston

A fun filled family day out. A variety of stalls including a Gin bar and Beer tent, food stalls, mini rides, Help is at Hand, plus entertainment all day with local groups, dance groups, musicians and more.

Something for everyone. Come along and enjoy the fun!

Organised by Syston Summer Fayre Committee a group of local volunteers.

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.

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

Every Wednesday 2.00pm

Syston Conservative Club, High Street. Everyone Welcome.

ROTHERBY CHURCH CREAM TEAS

Every Sunday in August 3pm till 5 pm

Walk along the Wreake Valley and call in to see us

We would love to meet you £5 for scones and tea

SYSTON ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY

Saturday 12th August 10.00am to 3.00pm Upper Church Street

All welcome

FOOD GUSTO

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August

Central Park, Syston LE7 2EN 10.30am till 5pm

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CREAM TEAS

Saturday 12th August 2.30pm to 4.30pm

In St Peter & St Paul's Church Upper Church St., Syston

20 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD CELEBRATION

Sunday 13th August

11.00am Mass

Followed by a celebration at 12.30am of light refreshments to celebrate Fr. Clement’s 20 years of Priesthood. All are welcome.

9th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR RUN

Sunday 3rd September 2023

Start at Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum, Mountsorrel LE12 7AA finish at Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Oakham LE15 8AH

Route approx 70 miles

Cost £22 per car. Check in from 8.30am to 9.30am

First car away after 9.30am

For more information ring

Terry 0797 042 2956

Vicki 0781 386 3866 email vicki.terry9@gmail.com

In Aid of Rainbow’s Hospice for Children and Young People

RETURN TO REARSBY

Saturday 23rd September 7.45pm

The Syston Swing Band will be performing in Rearsby Village Hall For tickets contact 0782 190 8896.

SYSTON YARD SALE

LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS

Saturday 30th September

7pmstart doors openfrom 6.30pm Birstall Scouts and St James Last Night at the Proms

Once again after a very successful show in 2022 Birstall Scouts and St James Birstall Parish Church are putting on a last night of the proms showin aid of the church and the Scouts.

Tickets: £10 per head on the door or if you get them in advance £8 per person and £20 for a family of 4 (2 Adultsand 2 children under 12.)

We are proud to have the Bilton Silver Rugby Band to perform for us once again this year.

It will be all the normal music and songs and lots of flag waving.

If you would like tickets please phone one of these numbers: 0116 267 4031 or 0784 233 6745, or from St James Church office.

Please help keep our Parks and Streets Clean and Safe!

Use waste bins provided throughout Syston to dispose of your rubbish! OR take it home!

Dog Owners Clean up after your dog.

Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery

Dave planted up the fountain with plants donated by Syston Town Council. Once again thank you.

Only the Father’s Day display last month, and the summer theme this month for me to do. It’s been lovely to see the Chapel being used especially at the weekend for quiet reflection, it’s so very peaceful. Don’t forget the Chapel is available to hire - please contact Catherine Voyce on 0116 260 7150 at Syston Town Council for further information. Also, if you wish to purchase a standard rose in memory of a loved one, again contact Catherine at Syston Town Council to arrange it, a small plaque can be purchased to dedicate the Rose.

Hello everyone – Phew what a hot few weeks we have had. The poor flowers aren’t surviving very long and I’m constantly filling my bags with the dead flowers and plants. I try to water fresh flowers when I go in the evenings for you, to help them last a little longer. Having said that the hanging baskets and flower tubs and the beds look fantastic, this is because the hanging baskets and tubs are selfwatering, a credit to Syston Town Council. Thank you.

Take care everyone enjoy the lovely weather. Ros

Barkby and Beeby W.I.

Cllr Andrew Brown JP outlined his lifeas a farmerand his year as High Sheriffof RutlandtoBarkby and Beeby WI. He explained the originsof representing the monarch through this rolefrom circa 1440. The checked table brought aboutthe term 'exchequer' and the clearing of the vergesbecame the 'verger'. The 18thcentury uniform is the same as 'Black Rod' and the arms of the sheriff were the two swords mentioned at the recent Coronation. Vicki Green, Secretary.

After the great success of our ‘Open Day’ in April, this is a reminder for all those who were unable to attend. The ‘Syston and District U3A’ will be taking part in ‘Help is at Hand’ exhibition at ‘Syston Summer Fayre’ Central Park on 2nd September. There will be lots of information about the wide variety of interest group activities available to join provided you are not in full time employment.

D R Electrical Summer Fun Day

Also Group Leaders and Members on our stand will be happy to share their passion for the groups they belong to. Talk to them and learn more about everything the U3A has to offer.

We would love to meet you and for you to share the fun, friendship, laughter and knowledge our groups and Organisation offers. Make a positive decision and come to see us, find out more and make change happen in your life. Even better bring a friend or family member with you. Be seeing you soon. Remember 2nd September, Central Park, Syston.

On Saturday 17th June, D R Electrical held their first Summer Fun Day on their premises at the Station Yard, Melton Road, Syston (formerly Buildbase).

There was a stage with live musicians all day, plus local dance groups. Around the perimeter, there were a variety of stalls, plus food stalls and ice cream which was very welcome in the afternoon as temperatures rose!

All proceeds go to Rainbows and an amazing £1048.22 was raised on the day.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and help raise such a good amount for their first event.

Across

1. Area where water flows into the sea (7)

3. Large toothed file (4)

5. Small and light boat (5)

7. A state in western United States (4)

8. Plant bearing erect stems of purplish-blue flowers (5)

9. Small wooded valley(6)

12. Scottish name for a turnip (4)

16. An overly complicated process (9)

18. Small soft furry south/central American monkey (8)

19. Sew together loosely with large stitches (5)

20. Ski run (5)

Down

1. A level or rank in an organisation (8)

2. Give way to demands or pressure (6)

3. French City (5)

4. Slow moving mollusc with a spiral shell (5)

5. Thicket of small trees or shrubs (5)

6. Mother of your mother or father (3)

10. Rich and delicate Italian sponge cakes (8)

11. Cast other than the principals (8)

13. A cue given to a performer (6)

14. Senses of self esteem or self importance (4)

15. Portable computer (6)

17. A festive entertainment or performance (4)

The winner of the July Crossword is: K. Bassett of Syston

The answers for our July Crossword were:

Across: 1. Wimbledon; 6. St; 7. And; 8. Tennis;

9. Hoist; 10. Sett; 13. Yurt; 14. Rear; 18. Emu; 19. Cream; 21. Swithuns; 22. Day; 23. Strawberries.

Down: 1. Weather; 2. Madeira; 3. Limit; 4. Dates;

5. Ninety; 6. Skin; 11. Tune; 12. Stem; 15. Rent; 16. Suburb; 17. Ices; 20. Swot.

Compiled by Avis Webb and sponsored by QT Theatre Group

Complete this crossword and send it to: Syston Town News, 55 Goodes Lane Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JL The first correct entry drawn will win £10

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Closing date: Tuesday 15th August

Wanlip Sailing Club Welcomes VIP Visitor

took Sara out on a safety boat so she could enjoy our beautiful location and wildlife and see the size of our water, which is just 10 acres and would fit into Whitwell Bay at Rutland. We then served up scones, jam and cream with various drinks on offer, giving Sara the opportunity to chat with numerous members, sailors and paddle boarders, on a wide range of subjects.

“We’re probably one of the smallest clubs in the Midlands, and we talked about how we could attract youngsters to sailing and encourage some of our older members to return following the pandemic.

Those challenges have raised a total of over £30,000 and made a massive difference to so many deserving families but that being said, there’s always been a feeling of unfinished business, one last itch so to speak.

Many of you will know I turned 50 a few months ago and my aim is to try and raise £20,000 to take my fundraising to £50,000

so this is it…..The final curtain, the last hurrah, my final challenge - and this one is the biggest yet!

Wanlip Sailing Club was pleased to welcome a VIP visitor as part of Midlands tour by the chief executive of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), Sara Sutcliffe MBE.

Exploring the successes and challenges experienced by different clubs, Sara also visited Notts County SC and Rutland SC (20-21 June 2023), coinciding with the launch of the RYA’sTogether on Watervision for the future of sailing and boating.

The visit to Wanlip SC in Leicestershire enabled Sara to find out more about one of the region’s smallest clubs, along with her colleagues,Ben Hodgson, RYA MidlandsRegional Development Officer,andJudy Lambourne, RYA Midlands Regional Volunteer Team Chair.

Commodore Richard Harris said: “We

“Sara was able to tell us about the new RYA Together on Water strategy and how that may help us to reach out to new members. It was a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon and really informative.”

Wanlip SC is an inclusive family-friendly club offering paddleboarding, social sailing and racing, with regular events and a newly refurbished clubhouse. For further information visit: www.wanlipsc. co.uk or discover more about how to start boating at: www.rya.org.uk/startboating

Darren Bradbury's The Vicious Cycle

So as most of you know, over the last couple of years, I’ve taken on one or two challenges to raise some money for a charity that has become very close to my heart!

The aim is to ride 700 miles in 7 days covering Leicestershire, the hills of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, the wind and coasts of Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and also Rutland! A massive ask but I’m determined to do it and raise as much money as I can for these amazing children who deserve so much more!

As always, your support is very much appreciated by menphys and myself. If you would like to donate through JustGiving it is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

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Sara Sutcliffe MBE, CEO of the RYA, with Wanlip SC commodore, credit RYA Midlands.

Town C.C and the Miracle at Potters Lane

Those people who were at Syston’s ground on 24th June will never forget what they were fortunate enough to witness. Leicester Caribbean were the visitors and the 2nd XI did well to dismiss them for 125 with Abrar Pathan bowling superbly to take 529. Syston’s innings never really got off the ground and they quickly slumped to 30-9 and all seemed lost.

other ideas. They batted correctly and very sensibly and amid scenes of great excitement they put on an unbeaten stand of 97 to win the game. It really was a cricketing miracle the like of which I’ve never seen before nor am likely to see again. Dharmist finished on 53 not out and Joe on 22 not out.

The team also pulled a game out of the fire the previous week with another single wicket victory. A good all round bowling performance saw league leaders Maher Stars dismissed for 143 and despite 52 from Chirag Modi it took last man Joe to steal a quick single off the penultimate ball of the match to win the game. The seconds are on quite a roll and they followed these narrow victories with a comfortable win away at YMA. After bowling out the home side for 169 they knocked off the runs with only three wickets down. Faisal Jariwala was man of the match with four wickets and an unbeaten seventy.

The 1st XI are finding the going tough in the Premier Division having only won one match so far and currently lie second to bottom. Syston’s bowlers are generally doing their job but the batting lacks consistency. The problem was highlighted in the match at Cropston. The home side were bowled out for 177 and with Syston

on 176-7 victory seemed assured. However not another run was scored and defeat was a bitter pill to swallow after dominating the majority of the game.

The Sirens have now finished their league season and what a splendid year they’ve had with six victories out of seven matches. They wait to see if they will qualify for the end of season play-offs. The Sunday XI lost to Rothley but the bright spot of the match was the two wickets taken by Ben Tebbutt. In doing so he became the first player to take 100 career wickets for the team. Syston won a nail biter against Leicester University Staff. Batting first Syston set a target of 174 with Tuschar Prafulchandra making 56 and Yash Patel 71 and then they bowled well to restrict LUS to 172-8 and victory by just two runs.

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However, Syston’s last pair of Dharmist Bathia and Joe Storer (pictured above after the match) had