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What’s On Diary for AUGUST
BROADWAY GOSPEL HALL
Sunday 6th August - 4.30pm
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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 https://www.foodgusto.com/systonfood-gusto-festival/ admin@foodgusto.co.uk
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.
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!
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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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.
Roger Pole
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