Syston Town News December 2022/January 2023

OnFriday11thNovemberasmall dedicatedgroupmetattheMemorial inCentralParkforArmisticeday serviceleadbyRickAstillofG.E. GamblewithAndyplayingthelast posttomarkthestartofthetwo minutesilenceandreveilleatthe end.

Rickbroughtwithhimsomepackets ofpoppyseedsforpeopletotake awayandplantintheirowngardens. Aftertheserviceyoureditorwas introducedtoRayBrewster,now

livinginThrussington,who turned100yearsinJunethis yearandreceivedoneofthe lastcardssentbyHerMajesty theQueen,Rayhadservedin theRoyalNavyandworehis medalswithpride,hewas accompaniedbyhisdaughter Candida.Itwasanhonourto meetsuchalovelygentleman andhearhismemories.

Syston Remembrance Parade

Sunday13thNovemberSyston turnedouttorememberthose whohavegiventheirtomorrow

forourtoday.

Itwasthefirstparadesince2019due toCOVIDsoitwaslovelytoseesuch alargeparadewiththeScoutand Guidebandleadingafteralonepiper hadmarchedupfromthecarparkto thememorial.

FollowingtheScoutandguide bandweretheVIPsincludingCol RichardHurwoodDeputyLord LieutenantofLeicestershire, Representativesofthe Conservativeassociation, Veterans,Councillorsledby ChairmanT.Barkleyandofficers, followedbyadelegationfromour TwinnedTownDevillelesRouen andSystonTwinningmembers. Thesewerefollowedbyouryoung people:SystonArmyCadets, Scouts,Guides,Brownies,Cubs, BeaversandRainbows. Whatasighttobehold.

OurpictureshowsL-R:TonyBond,JohnCollis, Andy,RickAstill,SueEssex,NoelBertrum, EdwardArgarMP,TomBarkleyChairmanSyston TownCouncilandtwolocalVeterans

Atthememorial,ashortservicetook place,ledbyRevBiddySaunders andSueEssex,amemberofSyston BandplayedtheLastpostand ReveillewiththerestofSystonband playingthehymnsandwhilethe wreathswerelaid.

Aftertheservicetheparade regroupedandmarchedbacktothe carparkwereitwasdismissed.Only thendidthescaleoftheparade becomefullyapparentasitwrapped aroundthecarpark,withDarren RickmanParadeMarshall,givingthe salutetotheDeputyLordLieutenant beforedismissingtheparade.

Membersoftheparadeandpublic thenproceededtotheparishchurch ofStPeterandStPaulforaservice ofremembrance.Thechurchwasfull andtheservicewasfollowedbyan invitationtojointheRoyalBritish LegionBranchforlunchand entertainmentattheConservative Club.

ChurchesTogetherinSystonwishyouaHappyChristmasandinviteyoutojointhemfor

CAROLSINTHETOWNSQUARE

OnMonday19thDecemberat7.30pmaccompaniedbySystonTownBand andfollowedbycoffeeandmincepiesatTheMethodistChurchHall

CHRISTMASSERVICES2022

TheDivineInfantofPrague(RomanCatholic)BroadStreet

Sunday18thDecember3.00pm

JointCarolServiceatSyston

ChristmasEve 6.00pm Children’sMass 8.00pm ChristmasCarols 8.30pm ChristmasVigilMass 11.30pm MidnightMass ChristmasDay 11.00am ChristmasDayMass StPeter&StPaul(ChurchofEngland)

Upper/LowerChurchStreet

ChristmasEve 4.00pm Christingle 6.00pm CarolService 11.30pm MidnightMass

ChristmasDay 10.00am St Mary’s,Barkby.

TheMethodistChurch HighStreet

Sunday18thDecember6.00pm CarolService

ChristmasEve 5.00pm Christingle 11.30pm MidnightCommunion ChristmasDay 10.30am FamilyService

Sunday8thJanuary202310.30am

CovenantService

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3rdSystonRainbows onParade

Thisis3rdSystonRainbows.Itwasa veryproudmomentforparentsand theleadersasforallofthegirlsit wastherefirstparade.Theywere verywellbehavedandquietwhilst thetwominutessilenceandthe servicewasgoingahead.Welldone girls.

Thegirlspicturedare5-7years.

Ratcliffeonthe WreakeRemembers

Membersof thecraft groupthat meetsweekly inthevillage hallhave knittedand crocheted poppies,as wellasa topperforthe postboxto remember andhonourmembersofthearmed forceswholosttheirlivesinthe courseoftheirduty. Thepoppieshavebeenplaced aroundthevillageatvarious locations.

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Systoninthe20th CenturyBookTwoIs StillAvailable

Readersmayliketoknowthat althoughSystoninthe20thCentury Bookoneisvirtuallysoldout,the companionbookwhichtellsthestory ofSystonpeople‘atworkandplay’is stillavailableinninelocalshops includingGambleandHollis,Syston CardShop,Peberdy’sNewsagent’s andthecounciloffices.Thissecond bookwouldmakeaverygood Christmaspresentforanyonewith connectionstothetown.Ittellsofall aspectsoflifeinSystonthroughout

the20thcentury,fromhowchildren amusedthemselves,thelocal schools,cinemainSyston,how peoplespentChristmas,theannual fairandlocal clubsand societies. Chapterson local industries,the healthservice andsome prominent Systonmen andwomen alsooffer fascinating insightsinto lifeinthepast. Ifyoualready havebookone youcanbe surethatbook two complementsbookoneperfectly. Ourphotofrombooktwoshowsthe staffofSystonPostOffice photographedoutsidetheofficeon eitherChristmasEveorChristmas Day.Itisentitled‘TheRemnants, 1909.’AmazinglySystonPostOffice isstillinthesamebuilding113years later!

MidlandsEnterprise Awards2022

NewspaperPublisherof theYear-Leicestershire

Yourgreatlittlepaperhasbeen awardedyetanotheraccolade,this timefromtheMidlandsEnterprise Awards,whohavechosenusasthe NewspaperPublisheroftheYearfor Leicestershire.

Thankyouforallyoursupportaswe wouldn’tbeabletoproducethisgreat littlepaperwithoutyourcontributions, ourvolunteers,advertisersandyou givingfeedbackforwhatwedo. Thisisthelatestinwhatnowis plethoraofawardssince2020when wewonforthefirsttimethePrestige Centralaward.Wehavejustheard thatwehavewonagainforthe Independent Newspaper Publisherofthe YearforCentral England 2021/2022. Thatmakesit threeyearsina row!!

Anamazingachievementforsucha smallbusiness!

Thankyoutoeveryonewhocontinue tosupportusinproducingthisGreat LittlePaper!

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CitizensAdvice Charnwood

Shopwiselyintherunupto Christmasandduringthesale seasonandavoidgettinglessthan youbargainedforsaysCitizens AdviceCharnwood.Withtheholiday seasonfastapproaching,hereare sometoptipstoremindbargainhuntershowtoshopsafelyonline.

Doyourresearch:Beforebuyingfrom awebsiteyouhaven’tusedbefore, spendafewminutescheckingitout. Seewhatpeoplehavesaidaboutthe personorcompanyyou’rebuying frombylookingatreviewson differentwebsites-don’trelyon reviewsthecompanyhasputonits ownwebsite.Ifyou’reworriedthat somethingyou’veseenonlinemight beascam,youcangethelpfromthe CitizensAdviceconsumerhelpline tel.08082231133.

1.Bewisetoscamsindisguise: if abargainseemstoogoodtobetrue, itprobablyis.Ifit’sbrandedbutalot cheaperthanitappearsonthe brand’swebsite,itcouldbefake.It couldbealegitimate‘look-a-like’ product.Eitherway,itmightnotbe thequalityyouwerehopingfor.

2.Waystopay: Bewareofaseller whoasksyoutopaybydirectbank transfer.Banktransfershavelimited protectionifthingsgowrong,so

avoidusingthem.Youshouldonly sendandreceivemoneythroughthe onlinemarketplaceapporwebsite usingadebitorcreditcard,orvia trustedmethodsofpaymentsuchas PayPal.

3.Knowyourrights: Ifyou’ve boughtfromaretaileryoumightbe entitledtoareplacementproductora repairifthegoodsarefaulty.Youcan evenclaimafullrefundifyoucan provethegoodsarefaulty.Ifyou’ve boughtfromanindividual,perhaps viaanonlinemarketplace,youhave farfewerrights.Infact,youhaveno righttoreturnsolongasthegoods are‘asdescribed’.Alwaysbesureto takeascreenshotofthedescription andbesuretocheckanddouble checkbeforeyoubuy.

4.Whenthingsgowrong: Sometimesthingsjustdon’tgoto plan.Ifyou’veboughtsomethingthat isbroken,damaged,unsafeornot whatyouexpectedthencontactthe sellerandgivethemachancetoput itright.Ifthatdoesn’twork-reach outtotheCitizensAdviceconsumer helpline.Orspeaktooneofour Advisers.

IanDennis,ChiefOfficerofCitizens AdviceCharnwood,said: “AcrossCharnwoodpursestringsare tighteningandfinancialpressuresare increasingeveryday.WithChristmas andthesalesseasonfast

approaching,it’svitalwerecognise theredflagswhentryingtobaga bargainintherunuptotheholidays. “Anyonecanbeavictimofascam andeventhesavviestofshoppers canbeleftgettinglessthanthey bargainedfor.

OurLocalEnquiryLine is01509 649605andisopenMondays, TuesdaysandThursdays 9.30am-3.00pm.

TheNationalAdviceLineisopen Mondays-Fridays9.00am-5.00pmon Freephone 08001448848. Ourwebsiteis www.charnwoodcab.org.ukand onlineadvicecanbefoundon www.citizensadvice.org.uk

SantaSleighVisits

wellearnedrestforSantaortocover areasthathavebeenaffectedbythe weather.

Drop-inFreeCareers Service

WreakeValleyRotaryClubis delightedtoinformyouallthatSanta andhisSleighwillbeoutinSyston ontwooccasionsthisDecember. Weatherpermitting,wewillbeout andabouton Thursday8th December intheSt.John'sAvenue, GreethamDrive,Northfield'sand ParkstoneRoadareas.Thenon Tuesday20thDecember wewillbe intheGoodesLaneandadjoining PembrokeRoadestatesonceagain. Wewillbeactiveonbothevenings fromaround5.30pmuntilaround 7.45pmandasalwayssubjectto weatherconditionsofcoursebuttwo dayshavebeensetasideforeithera

Pleaselookoutfor anylatechangesto thisscheduleinearly Decemberonthe Stn Facebookpageand otherSystonsocial mediaplatforms. Wehopetoseelotsof familiesoutwatching uspassbyyour homesandplease donatewhateveryou canaffordforour ChristmasCharities Collections.Lastyear wassomethingofarecordbreaking yearforussowearelookingforward tosimilarsuccessonceagain.

Followingthesadclosureofthe Occasionscafeon29thOctoberthe monthlydrop-infreecareersservice hasneededtomovetoanew locationtocontinueitsoperationsin Syston.

Itwillresumeon Thursday12th January2023 basedattheDelish cafe,1244MeltonRoad,Syston operatingbetween10.15amand 12.15pm.

Theservice,whichwillbeavailable onthesecondThursdaymorningof eachmonth,willcontinuetoofferfree careersinformation,adviceand guidancetoallthoseaged18orover whoareunemployedorinpart-time work.

Thoseaged16or17canalsobe seeniftheyareaccompaniedbya responsibleadult.Whereservice clientsneedotherkindsof informationorsupport,effortswillbe madetoinformanddirectthemto moreappropriateinformationand supportservices.

Careersposterswillbeputupin Decemberatthelocallibrary,health centres,keyshopslikeTescoand Aldiandotherplacesexpressing interest.

RobinPerry,CareersAdviser

JointService

Asisourcustom whenthereisa fifthSundayin themonth BarkbyandSystongettogetherfor worshipwhichiswhathappenedon 30thOctober.Thistimetheservice wasinSystonParishChurch.The themewasAllSaintsDaywhichwas on1stNovember.

Bothcongregationswerewell represented.Thespeakerwasthe RevdLizWilliams,Discipleshipand VocationsEnabler.

Afterwardstherewererefreshments inthehall.

MemorialService

Intheafternoonof30thOctoberand closetoAllSoulsDayon2nd Novemberaserviceof Remembrancewasheldledby ReverendBiddySaunders,Reverend JohnLeonardandSueEssex.Before theservicemembersofthe congregationsofBarkbyandSyston wereinvitedtolistthenamesof thosewhohaddiedandtheywould likerememberedattheservice. Thesenameswerereadduringthe service.

Theserviceconcludedwith refreshments.

Remembrance

ThechildrenofStPeterandStPaul’s AcademyheldtheirRemembrance Serviceinthechurch.Thechildren readpoemsandtheirownprayers. Eachchildworeahandmadepoppy andleftpoppiesstrewnfortheolder congregationtoenjoy.Community andcongregationcametogetherto honourthewardeadandinjured duringservicesofremembranceon Sunday13thNovember.Wreaths werelaidandprayersweresaid. Onceagain,theflowerteamhave beenbusydecoratingourchurch–poppiesforRemembrance,foliage andcandlesforAdventand Christmas.Ifyouwouldliketotake

partinthisactivityormakea donationtoourflowerfund,wewould lovetohearfromyou.

Exceptionalnews!

OurTreasurerandSecretaryhave beenworkingveryhardbehindthe sceneseversinceitbecame apparentthattheboilerinthehall wasnolongergoingtoworkanda replacementwouldbeneeded.To thisendtheymadeanapplicationto TheNationalLotteryforagrant.The congregationwereabsolutely delightedtofindthattheyhadbeen successfulandenoughmoneywas awardedtoreplacetheboilerandgo somewaytoimprovingtheinsulation. TheAssociateMinister

M.P.ALLAN FENCING

Alltypesoffencingwork undertaken. Foraquotepleasecontact M:07971669483

Onthe6thofNovemberMrsSue Essex,whohasbeenaPastoral AssistantatSystonChurchformany years,waslicencedasanassociate Minister.TheservicetookplaceatSt Catherine’sChurchinBurbage. BishopMartynand BishopSaju conductedtheceremony.Membersof thecongregationwerepresentto celebratethelicencing.Suewill continuewithherfuneralministry, pastoralcareandwillnowlead services.Wewishhermanyyearsof ministry.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/ church/5257/whereyouwillalsofind contactdetailsaswellasnewsand informationregardingSystonand BarkbyChurches.

QuizNights: Sunday11thDecember Sunday8thJanuary2023

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Wearealsonowthe headquartersoftheSystonand DistrictRoyalBritishLegion. Meetingswillbeheldonthethird Sundayofeachmonthat1pm; Sunday18thDecember2022 Sunday15thJanuary2023 Saturday4thFebruary2023: 40snightintheMaltHouse7pmtilllate. FeaturingHowlingWolf

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Twinning Remembrance Weekend

OnFriday11thNovemberSyston Twinningreceivedasmalldelegation ofsevenfriendsfromourFrench TwinnedtownDevillelesRouen, NormandyfortheRemembrance weekend.

Ourvisitorsarrivedalittlelaterthan theyhadhopedduetotrafficproblems. Theyenjoyedamealwithfamilieson Fridayevening.

Saturdaymorningweheldour committeemeetingandwewerereally pleasedtowelcometheheadteacher fromStPeterandStPaulwhojoined ustotalkaboutdevelopinglinkswith CharlesCharpakschoolinDevilleles Rouensothechildrencandevelop theirlanguageskills.

Thiswasfollowedbylunchandthenin theeveningwewenttoTheRoyalOak inCossington,whichhadrecently reopenedafterachangeofownership,

toplaylongalleyskittles. Wewerereallyhonouredtohave theMayorofCharnwoodjoinus fortheeveningandeveryone enjoyedthemselves,ascanbe seeninthephotographsleft.

Sundaymorningweallmetatthe Chair’shomeduetotheroad closuresinSystoncentreandwe allwalkeddowntotheCarParkto jointheparade.Thefirstinthree years,itwasabeautifuldayand quitewarmforNovember.Thisis alwaysanemotionaldayforusall. Welaidwreathsatthememorial,the Frenchbringfreshflowersasthe poppywreathsareaUKtradition. Were-joinedtheparadeafterthe serviceatthememorialandthen continuedtoChurchbeforegoingto BeedlesLakesGolfClubforlunch. Afterwardswehadashortrestbefore finishingtheweekendatamember's homefordrinksandasingsong. Awonderfulweekendandthepartyleft at8.00amonMondaymorningto returntoDevillelesRouenwithjoyin theirheartsandlookingforwardtotheir returnvisitinMay2023.

Ifyouwouldliketojoininthefunand shareyourhomeandvisitsomeonein DevillelesRouen,thenpleasegetin touchwithFionaourChairviaemail: fiona55.fh@gmail.comortelephone: 01162609744.

PicturebyPhilippeApprioushowsL-R: FionaHenry(ChairofSystonTwinning), MayorofCharnwoodJenniferTillotson andMaudMangane(presidentofDeville lesRouenTwinning)

DelegationfromDevillelesRouenafter theChurchservicewiththepiper,RBL FlagbearerandRev’dB.Saunders&S. Essex.PicturebyP.Castille.

I'mafraidI'm goingtostartthislastarticleofthe yearonsomethingofasadnote.At themomentmygardenisnotthe hiveofactivityitusuallyis,infactit's extremelyquietandthat'sbecause I'vehadtoremoveallthebirdfeeders forafewweeks.

Thereasonforthisbeing,Istrongly suspect,acoupleofbirdsseen recentlyweresufferingfrom Trichomonosis,thediseasethat wipedoutmanygreenfinchesafew yearsago,althoughitcanaffectany birdspecies,particularlydovesand pigeons.Affectedbirdseventuallydie ofstarvationbecausethedisease, causedbyaparasite,causeslesions inthethroatpreventingthembeing abletoswallowfood.

TheRSPBrecommendssuspending feedingforthreeweeksandemptying birdbaths.Allbirdtablesandfeeders shouldbecleanedregularlyinany eventbutitisverydistressingtofind infectedbirds,soIjustwantedto makereadersawareincaseanyone elsenoticessignsofsicknessintheir featheredfriends.

Movingonto thegarden, we'vehadsuch agloriousmild autumnthere arestilla numberof plantsinflower including fuchsiaslike thewhite variety

belowright.

Thisgorgeouslowgrowingevergreen plantflowersformonthsonendas longasit'sdeadheadedregularly.I growmineinacontaineralongwith otherwhitefloweringplants,including gauraandsalvia.InwinterImovethe pottoasheltered spotandwrapitwith fleeceand,touch wood,alltheplants havesurvivedfor severalyears.Also stillputtingona goodshow,although Isuspectfornot muchlonger,is salvia'Blue Butterflies'.Its cobaltblueflowers areanabsolutejoybutbeforethe frostscandamageitI'lldigitupand keepitshelteredoverthewinter months.AlthoughI'vetakensome cuttingsas‘insurance’itwouldbea shametolosethisparticularplant. AsautumndrawstoacloseIhadto includetheacerasmystarphotothis month.Whenitspurplefoliageturns tobrightreditisathingofwonder butitcomeswithatingeofsadness knowingtheshowwillbealltoobrief andheraldstheonsetofwinterbutI wanttoendtheyearonapositive noteso,bythetimeyoureadthisthe shortestdayof21stDecemberwillbe almostuponus,thenwecanstartto lookforwardtolongerdaysagain. WishingyouallaHappyChristmas andapeacefulNewYear.

TalesFromThePlot,

'Hawkshead' inthisphoto andtheaptly namedwhite parahebe 'Avalanche', alsopictured

Theyeariscomingtoanendandthe shortestdayhasnowgone,heralding theslowadvancetowardsnext season.It’sthelastchancetoclear anyweedsfromthisyear.Itrymy hardesttostartwithacleanslate: keepingthecurrentyear’sweeds undercontrolisenoughofajob withouthavingtodealwithlast year’s.

Nowisthetimetotakeabitoftimeto reflectonyoursuccessesandto considerwhatwentwrongwithany disappointments,alwaysremember thattherearenofailuresingardening itisalmostalwaysdowntothe weather!Ihadquiteacatastrophic failurethisyearwiththeone vegetablethatcannormallybe dependedon,runnerbeans.Isetthe seedsandtheygrewwell;theplants weresoonupthecanesandfullof flowers.Ithought‘thisisgoingtobe agoodyear’-howeverIarrivedone daytoseealltheflowersonthefloor. Thefewbeansthatwereproduced weretoughandprettyhorrid,Istill don’treallyknowwhatwentwrong. Let’shopenextyearwillbebetter. IfI’vedonethejobcorrectlyandall hasbeenwell,Christmasdinnerwill beadelight,I’mnormallyableto supplyfreshlythepotatoes, parsnips,brussels,carrots,swede andcabbageforthetableandthe factthatonlytheturkeyIhaven’t producedmyselfalwaysfeelsquite anachievement.Allowyourselfalittle relaxingtimearoundtheNewYearto planthecomingyearandbereadyto

hitthegroundrunning. Keeppickingthebrusselssproutsto ensuretheydon’tblowopen,also harvestwintercabbageregularly althoughaccordingtovarietythey canremaininthesoilformonths.The parsnipsandleekscanbeleftinthe groundtobeliftedasneeded. Ifaprolongedcoldorwetspellis forecastyoucanliftleeksand parsnipsandstorethemincontainers ofoldcompostorsoiltobeusedata laterdate.Cabbagesandeven sproutscanbeliftedwiththeirroots inasoilballandstoredinashedor greenhouse.Don’tforgettowaterthe soiloccasionally.

Thereisn’tanythingtosowinthe gardenthismonthhoweverInormally setmyonionseedsoffbetween ChristmasandNewYearinatrayon myspareroomwindowsill.Clingfilm overthetopofthetrayhelpstoaid germination.

Checkoverallofyourtoolsinthe shedtomakesurethattheyaresafe andfittousenextseason.Cleanand wipedownallwoodenhandleswith linseedoil,itnotonlypreservesthe woodbutmakesthewoodeasieron thehands.Checkforpestsand diseasesonanyproduceinstore especiallyforratandmousedamage, settrapstocatchthemifyouhaveto. Andofcourse,themostimportant thingistohaveagreatChristmas!

RichardThorpeplot15B

CharityEvening

OnFriday21st Octobera‘007

JamesBond’ CharityEvening washeldatSyston andDistrictSocial Clubinaidof LeicesterRoyal Infirmarychildren's ward14. ThisistheWard thatourtwosons, JosephandBlake, attendonaregular basiswhenunwell. Theybothsufferfromararegenetic metabolicconditionknownasMCCAD. Alongsidethecharityevening, EastfieldSchoolThurmastonhelda

‘non-uniform day’,Cherry TreeNursery Thurmaston heldaraffle andourniece EllaKalsi donatedher hairto‘The LittlePrincess Trust’tomake wigsfor children sufferinghair lossdueto medical conditions.Therewasalsoanart auctionandvariousothergenerous donationsthatcontributedtothe moniesraised.JosephandBlakes grandparents,RobandJanePettit, organisedtherafflewithdonations fromlocalbusinesses,friendsand family.

Asawhole,agrandtotalof£2067was achieved.

WewouldliketothankourfriendsCarl MooreandKerryShipleywho organisedthenightandentertainment, withKerryputtingonafantastic ‘ShirleyBasseyTribute’inadditionto dancersfrom‘Studio79’.

WewouldalsoliketothankSyston SocialClubfortheuseoftheroomand thestafffortheirhardworkand support,includingthetableandroom adornments.

Joseph,Blake,withMumRebecca andStaffonward14.

JosephandBlake

CHRISTMASWORDSEARCH

ARIESMarch20-April19

Lifegoesmuchbetterwithalittleof whatcheersyouup!Sogiveyourself permissiontobreaktheoldroutinetodo somethingthatyoureallyenjoy.Others arekeentojoininwithyourplansand theycanpitchinandhelplendahand. Someone,somewhereisthinkingofyou inaspecialromanticway;findtimefor oneother.

TAURUSApril20-May20

Puttingthingsinorderreadyforthe wintermonthsbringsyousomepeaceof mind.Anopportunityisonitswaysobe readytorecogniseitandgrabitwhilst youcan!Othersareinterestedtoobut seemsthatyou'retheonetobagit. Somelong-standingworryorconcern meltsawayalmostovernight.Youhave alotofsupport.

GEMINIMay21-June20

Yougetagriponthingsthismonthas youlooklife–anditsrealities–firmlyin theeye.Followingthroughismore difficultbeingastherearedemandson yourtime,staminaandenergy.Ifyou askforhelpthenyou'remorelikelyto completeeverythingquitequickly.You taketimeoutforromanticdates,nice mealsandstrolls.

CANCERJune21-July21

You'rereadyforachangeinyourlife andfeelthatyou'vebeendoingthe 'sameold,sameold'forfartoolong. Lookoutforfreeoffersthatmakelife mucheasierwhenothersgivethings awayorwhenyoufindstuffalongthe way.Moneyeasilycomesyourwaybut youwillneedtospendthison necessities,beingeverpractical.

LEOJuly22-August22

You'rearestlesssoulthismonthand wouldbenefitfromplanningaholiday andevenmakingthebooking arrangements.Youneedtolookahead anddream!Seemsthatyou'remissing someoneorother–maybeaspecial soulmate–sodotakesometimeoutto focusonwritingaletterormakingthat call.Thisupliftsyou.

VIRGOAugust23-Sept22

Beingoutdoorsisreallyhealthyforyou thismonthandgettingintoanewdiet andkeepingfitishabitforming.Good foryou!Youmayspruceyourwardrobe upwithanewitemofclothing–ortwo. Asthenew'you'emerges,getready forotherstoreact–notalways positively–forit'sasifyou'reatotally newperson.

LIBRASept23-Oct22

Longdistancecommunicationsare well-aspected,withemailsortext messagesenablingyoutocatchup withothers.Thischeersyouupand you'llbemakingfirmplanstovisitor havedaysouttogether.You're watchingyourmoneycarefully,forbig expensesareworryingyou.Tryto spreadanycostsifyoucan

SCORPIOOct23-Nov21

Aclosefriendlooksoutforyour interestsanddoesyouafavour! Seemsthattheworldisnotallthatbad afterall.Youtaketimetoclearanddeclutteryourhousehold,suchas cupboardsandwardrobes.Youdowell atworkwheresomeoneinastrong positionisweighingyouupfornewand prestigiousduties.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22-Dec20

Thegreatoutdoorsbeckonsyouand someramblingandexploringislikely andalsoprovestobegoodforyou! Othersarekeentoaccompanyyou andbenefitalso.Personal administrationisimportantthismonth andnotjustbecauseitisthefestive season.Butputtingyouraffairsin orderprovesprofitable.

CAPRICORN Dec21-Jan19

Splashingoutonalargepurchaseis quitenecessary,suchasanewcaror kitchenunits.Thisbrightensyourlife andcausesquiteastirwhenitcomes tofriendsandfamily,whoareall thrilled.Yourlifetakesaninteresting pathwhenyoumetsomeonequite unusualandfullofcharacter.It'sa goodtimeforstudy.

AQUARIUS Jan20-Feb17

Meetingandmakingfriendscomes naturallytoyouandisalsoquite importantifyouaretooff-loadand unwind.Yes,you'vebeenunusually busywithagreatdealexpectedofyou! Childrenanddomesticpetsare demandingandyoumayhavetoenlist somesupport.Takesometimeoutjust foryou.

PISCES Feb18-March19

There'stroublearoundyouandyetyou comeoutunscathed!Letothersjustget onwithit.Youhaveenoughtodo withouttheirobstacles.Takeextratime whenyouattendtoadministration beingassomethingin'thesmallprint' willmakeaworldofdifference.Anew jobappealstoyou–youneeda changeofscene.

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WinterWildlife

Despitethechillyweather,thereisstill plentyofwildlifetoseeduringthe wintermonths.Sowrapupwarmand getoutdoors!

Birdsofprey

Wintercanbeagreattimeofyearto lookforbirdsofprey.Short-earedowls canbeseenmorewidelyinthewinter, asmigrantsjoinresidentbirds.They mainlyhuntduringthedaytime,flying lowovermoorlandandgrasslands. Wintercanalsobeagreattimeofyear tolookforbarnowls,astheyoften extendtheirhuntinghoursintodaylight tofindtheextrafoodtheyneedtoget themthroughthecoldermonths.

Wintermammals

Althoughsomemammalslike hedgehogsandbatshibernateduring winter,therearestilllotsofmammals thatremainactiveincludingdeer, badgers,foxes,watervolesandotters.

Spottingmammalsinthewintercanbe easierasmud,frost,andsnowcan revealtracksandfootprints,somake suretocheckthegroundwhenyou areoutwalking.

Winterwaders

Thewintermayfeelchillytous,butfor wadersnestingintheArctic,theUKis

aparadise!Everyautumnwading birdsheadforourfood-richwetlands inastoundingnumbers.AtRutland WaterNatureReserve,tensof thousandsofwildfowlarriveevery winter,withasmanyas25,000ducks, geeseandswansbeingrecorded. Theyarejoinedbywinteringgrebes, diversandegrets,comingtogetherto createoneincrediblewildwinter spectacle.

Winterflowers

Winteraconitesandsnowdropsare someofthemostcheerfulsightingsin midwinter.Enjoythecarpetsofyellow andwhitethatappear,givinghopethat warmertimesareonthewayand springisjustaroundthecorner!

StarlingMurmurations

Duringthewintermonths,large numbersofstarlingsvisitBritain.As duskarrives,thestarlingssetofffor theircommunalroostinoneofthe moststaggeringnaturalspectaclesof all.Flocksarrivefromalldirections, gatheringintheskiesabovetheirroost sites.Tensofthousandsofstarlings willtakepartinthemurmurations, whichcreateincredibleswirling shapesinthesky,contractingand expandingasoneflockmergesinto another.Atrulybreathtaking experiencetosee. Howyoucanhelpwildlifethis winter

Wintercanbedifficultformanywildlife species,especiallywithsudden

temperaturedrops.Tohelpwildlife thrivethroughthisseason,hereare somethingsyoucandotohelp: Keepitwild: Letyourgardenstay wildthroughoutthewinter.

Undisturbedpilesofleavesandlogs makegreathomesforanimalstohide andhibernatein.Someinsectswill alsonestindeadvegetation,compost andleaflitter.

Providefood: Birdscanfinditharder tofindnaturalfoodsuppliesduringthe coldweather;somakesureyour feedersandbirdtablesarewell stocked.

Providewater: Unfrozenwaterfor drinkingandbathing,maybehardfor birdstofindduringafrost,providinga smallshallowdishoffresh,clean waterwillhelpthemout.

BreaktheIce: Ifyouhaveafrozen pondinyourgarden,makesureyou gentlymakeholesintheice.Frozen pondwatercancausetoxicgassesto build-up,whichcanharmfishorfrogs thatmaybehibernatingatthebottom. Helpprotectlocalwildlifeandwild placesbysupportingLeicestershire andRutlandWildlifeTrust,findout moreatlrwt.org.uk

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CommunityChampions Recognisedand£5000 HandedOutat LeicestershireAwards Evening

approachtotacklingproblemswithin theircommunity.Aswellasthegrant, thecharitywillalsoreceivethe supportoftheFurnleyHouse Foundationforthenextyear,which includesfundsraisedattheir SummerBall.

Thefulllistofwinners andfinalistsforthe Leicestershire CommunityChampions Awards2022isbelow.

CharityoftheYear –SponsoredbyFurnley House

Winner:Falcon SupportServices

Finalists: BodieHodges Foundation HopeforHunger

Winner:DarrenBradbury

HighlyCommended:JustinColey

Finalist: IanStringer

EnvironmentalProjectoftheYear

Winner:LeicestershireWildlife Hospital Finalists: LeicesterGreenGym MoneywisePlus

CommunitySpiritBusiness Champion –SponsoredbyAnthony JamesInsuranceBrokers

Winner:KazzooIT

Finalists: StevenMatherSolicitors TheGoldenShieldPub

CommunitySpiritIndividual Champion –SponsoredbyShe InspiresGlobal

Winner:RajGill-Harrison

TheLeicestershireCommunity ChampionsAwardsreturnedata movingeventonThursday17th NovemberattheLeicestershire CountyCricketGround,withFalcon SupportServicestakingtheflagship awardofCharityoftheYear. Nowinitsthirdyear,theeventisrun bytheFurnleyHouseFoundationto celebratetheinspirationalpeopleand organisationswhohavegoneabove andbeyondtohelptheirlocal communities.

Over140peopleattendedthe evening,wheretheinspirational storiesofthefinalistsweretoldand over£1500wasraisedforthefive CharityoftheYearfinalists.

Loughborough-basedFalconSupport Serviceswereawardedagrantof £5000afterbeingchosenbythe judgestobeCharityoftheYeardue totheirconsistentandjoinedup

LeicestershireActionforMental HealthProject(LAMP)

LeicestershireCares

CharityEmployeeoftheYear Winner:YahyeAbdi-Somali CommunityParents'Association HighlyCommended:Jerome Carmichael-TheExaireoTrustLtd Finalists: AnitaRao–WesleyHallCommunity Centre

CarlyBaraclough-YMCA Leicestershire

YoungFundraiseroftheYear Winner:JackRadford Finalists: IslahMalik

MuhammadSaifSacur FundraiseroftheYear –Sponsored byNelsons

Finalists: DawnTobin RuksanaHussain

CommunityOrganisationofthe Year

Winner:GoGetta

HighlyCommended:AccessRating Finalist: LeicesterDiamonds BaseballClub

Trophiesfortheawardswerekindly sponsoredbySoarValleyPressand AudioVisualbyHybridAV.

YearsixchildrenatStPeterandSt Paul’sPrimaryAcademyhavebeen learningaboutclimatechangeand haveproducedtheirownarticles debatingthequestion: Arewe,asa society,doingenoughtoprevent globalwarming?

Theimageaboveisanexampleof oneoftheirhandwrittenclimate changebalancedarguments.The followingessayshavebeentypedup foreaseofreadinginthenewspaper. ThankyoutotheirteacherMsParker forsendingthemintous.

Arewe,asasociety,doingenough topreventclimatechange?

Asmostpeoplealreadyknow, climatechangeisthechangein weatherpatternandglobal temperaturesintheatmosphere. Thesechangescanbenaturalor anthropogenic(manmade).The majorityofpeoplethinkclimate changeandweatherarethesame thing;itisnot.Climateisweather changeover20-30yearsand weatherischangedailyoreven everycoupleofminutes.Climate changeisavitalissuebecausethe worldhasheatedup1degreeand thatiscausingextremeweatherto happenlikerapidchangestothe Earth’stemperature.Thiswritingwill discussarewe,asasocietydoing enoughtopreventclimatechange. Manypeoplecontributetothecause ofclimatechange.Firstly,humans aredrivingmotorvehiclestoomuch. Thismeansthatitwillemitavast amountofcarbonmonoxide(a greenhousegas).Thisisbadforour environmentbecauseitcauses temperaturestorise.Additionally, humanswasteelectricityinthese followingways:chargingphones, games,televisionandevenmore.

Thesearebadforourplanet:we burnfossilfuelstomakeelectricity andthemoreweuse,themorefossil fuelswillbeburnt.Also,webreedtoo manycowsandthatwillleadtomore cowsburpingandthisletsout methane(agreenhousegas).This rapidlyincreasestherateofglobal warmingandiswayworsethan carbonmonoxide.

Ontheotherhand,activistslike GretaThunbergarehelpingsociety reducetheamountofclimatechange happeninginourarea.Firstly, humansareusingenergyproduced bythewind(turbines).Thesecan helppreventclimatechangebecause theyareclean,renewablesourcesof energy.Thisreducestheamountof fossilfuelsbeingburntintoour atmosphere.Next,societyis installingmoresolarpanelstoroofs ofhouses.Thiscanleadtoless carbondioxideinouratmosphere. Furthermore,humansarerecycling theirwaste.Thisreduceswastegoing tolandfillsandfactoriesproducing newproductsthishelps:factories wouldnothavetoproducenew products,whichpreventscarbon dioxidereleasingintoour atmosphere.

Overall,withalloftheevidencewe havecollected,Ithinkasasociety wearenotdoingenoughtoprevent climatechangebecausewearestill usingfossilfuelsandhavenearlyrun out.IfIwereyou,Iwouldstandup andstarttomakeachangeto preventclimatechange.

Arewe,asasociety,doingenough topreventclimatechange? Climatechangereferstothechange oftheglobalclimate.Thismaybe causednaturallyorbeanthropogenic (manmade).Manypeoplebelieve thatclimateandweatherhavethe samemeaning.However,climateis changeover20-30years;weather maychangedaily.Thismodernday villainistoday’sbigissue.Climate changewarmsouratmosphere causingextremeweatherpatterns.In thisessay,Iwillbediscussingtoday’s importantissue:areweasasociety doingenoughtopreventclimate change?

Therearemanywayshumans contributetoclimatechange.Here arethreewaysyourhouseholdmay becontributingtotoday’sbignews. Firstly,inalmosteverycountythereis apowerplant.Theuseofapower plantforcestheuseoffossilfuels(an unrenewableenergysource)to produceelectricity.Thisreleases carbonmonoxide(CO)intoour atmosphere.Thisunrenewablegasis unrenewableandpoisonsyouand yourfluffyfriends.Furthermore,

deforestationisanissuethatcan spreadasfarasfromtheNorthPole totheSouthPole.Thisissue seriouslydamagesourenvironment. Thisissuchabigissue:treesuse photosynthesistoabsorbCO2 (carbondioxide)andreleaseoxygen. Ifthetreepopulationweresuddenly todiedown,CO2wouldcoverour atmospheretrappingheatand causingglobalwarming.Finally, electricityisunnecessarilyusedby manypeople.Suchasleavingthe lightsorgamingconsolesonwhen youleavethehouse.ThisemitsCO2, whichisagreenhousegas,intoour atmosphere.Thiscontributesto anthropogenicclimatechange.

GretaThunbergisamoderndayhero andhasbroughtwhatwasinthedark intothelight.Herearethreewayswe havechangedourlifestylesforthe better.Suchas,recyclingthingslike glass,plasticsandmetals.This reducestheamountofplasticgoing tolandfill.Thisleadstolessmicroplasticstransferredintoourearth. Landfillitemsalsoreleaseaharmful gascalledmethane.Additionally, manypeoplehavestartedtouse publictransport.Thisleadstoless CO2releasedintoouratmosphere andlittletonocarsbeingontheroad sofewergreenhousegassesare releasedintoouratmosphere.The UKisoneofthewindiestcountries. Thismakesitoneofthebestforwind turbines.Thisrenewablesourceof energyreleasesnogreenhouse gasses.Thismeansitdoesnotharm ourenvironment.Inthefuture,this mayleadtolittletonogreenhouse gassesreleasedintoour atmosphere.

Overall,aftercloselyexaminingthe evidenceabove,Istronglybelieve thatweasasocietyarenotdoing enoughtopreventclimatechange. Thisisbecauseifyouweretowalk downthestreetsineverycounty thereisatleastonepowerplant pollutingouratmosphere.IfIwerea globalleader,Iwouldurgentlyplace lawsagainstclimatechange.

115YearsofSyston Scouts

In1906Pearson'sWeeklyincluded "theAidofScouting"byLt.General R.Baden-Powell.Thisinspireda Systonboywithapalortwo,toput togetherideasforputtingBadenPowell'stheoriesintopractice. Thiseventuallyledtotheformation, inSeptember1907,oftheWreake ValleyScoutingClubwithmembers drawnfromvillagesroundabout.

Kingandcountry.Activitiesand campscontinuedaroundthelocal areaduetolimitedtravelallowed. Afterthewarfinished,ayounger sectionwasaddedtothegroup calledWolfCubs.Aftertherent increasedmoreandmoreattheAdult Schoolthegroupwasonthelookout fortheirownplacetomeet. ApieceoflandinwhichtheScout HallnowstandstodayonOxford Streetwasonofferfor£54.Aftera donationthegrouppurchasedthe land.Thefoundationsofthehallwere dugoutbytheScoutsthemselves andthehallwasbuiltbyalocal carpenter/builderJ.B.Souter. Finallyin1938thenewSystonScout

2023wewill be celebrating our115year anniversary inarangeof ways.The Bandwillbe kickingoff withtheir

InJanuary1908theScouting Movementwasofficiallylaunched andSystonregisteredinFebruary 1908.Systonbecamethefirst officiallyenrolledTroopin Leicestershireconsistingof12 memberswithtwoPatrolLeaders. Afterafewmonthssearchingfora Scoutmastertheboysacceptedthe offerofMr.H.Franklin,alocalbank manager.Hewasenthusiasticand drewupaprogrammewhichfaithfully carriedoutpromotingtheideasof Scouting.

Aspartofanalternativeprogramme aDrumandFifebandwerestarted, thefirstScoutBandintheKingdom. OverthefirstfewyearstheTroop metattheAdultsSchool,and producedaMagazinecalled"Wreake ValleyScoutingMagazine"which detailedwhattheygotupto. ScoutingcontinuedinSystonand continuedintothefirstWorldwar. Therewaslittlewrittenaboutthewar yearsbutphotographsoftheLeaders andScoutsinuniformaftersigning upshowedthemcontinuinghelping

Headquarterswasopenedofficially bySirLindsayEverard,thelocalMP. Thebaseofthebuildingisstillthe sameasitwasbackthenbutover theyearsthebuildinghasbeen improvedandrefreshedwiththe times.

Overthenext85yearsSyston Scoutscontinuedwithhelpand supportfromvolunteers,parentsand thecommunityandtheamazing youngpeoplewhohavebeen Beavers,CubsandScouts. Wehavelotsofhistoryandduring

‘Sticks&Tones'showon25th February,afunshowwhichwillseea rangeonentertainmentfromcomedy sketchestomusic,greatforallages. TheyoungpeopleinourGroupwill thentakepartinaBirthday115 Challenge.Thiswillseethemlearn newskillsforlifefromtraditional thingslikecookingonanopenfireto DIYskills,mapandcompassworkto helpinginthecommunity.

SystonScoutGroupareveryproud tobeoneoftheoldestScoutGroups andBandintheworldandevenmore tobepartofSyston. Keepyoureyeoutforournext birthdayupdate.

SystonScoutsarealwayslookingfor newmembersandadultvolunteersto helpmakeScoutinginSystongreat. Ifyoucanspareafewhoursaweek, whynotgetintouchandhelpyoung peopledevelop#SkillsForLife. www.systonscouts.org.uk Contactuson01163266908or emailinfo@systonscouts.org.uk

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BABYMASSAGE

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AgeConcernSyston

TheMethodistChurchCentre,High Street,SystonLE71GP. Tel:01162601476. HelpandAdviceCentreopenMondayto Friday9.00amto12.30pm.

Syston&DistrictVolunteerCentre 18SchoolStreet,Syston. OfficeopenMondaytoFriday9.00amto 5.00pm. Tel:01162607888.

CHILDCAREGROUPS

InBTweenies

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Make&Play(MondaysandFridays) SystonMethodistChurch,10.00amuntil 11.00ambothdays termtimeonly.£2for thefirstchildand£1forsubsequent children.Formoreinformationaboutthe groupcontact:Samanthaat samanthahowarth1990@hotmail.co.ukor Make&Play-Syston. Totsat10

HeldeveryTuesday(termtimeonly)atSt Peter&StPaul’sChurchHall, 10.00amuntil11.15am. £2peradult(includeschild’sentrance). Formoreinformationaboutthegroup pleaseeitherseeourFacebookpage (Totsat10)orcontact:Totsat10@gmail.com

ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds/Happy Smiles

SandraandAmyrunavoluntary playgroupatElizabethParkThurmaston. Thursdaymornings9.30-11.30pm,closed 2ndThursdayofeachmonth,allchildren welcome0-5years.Wecharge£1per childandtheyreceivedrinksandsnacks. Alsotheadultscansitandnatterovera cupofcoffeeortea. TelephoneSandra 07983216372.

CHILDREN’SCLUB

Children'sBibleDiscoveryClub Mondays3.45to4.45pm (termtimeonly) Children'sBibleDiscoveryClub,fiveto10 yrs.It’sfreetoattendandyoucancome straightfromschoolandenjoycrafts, songs,gamesandstoriesallwitha Biblicaltheme.Parentsarewelcometo staywithyoungerchildren. TakesplaceattheBroadwayGospelHall, Broadway,Syston,LeicesterLE71GA. Forfurtherinformationpleaseemail: contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.ukor checkthewebsite: broadwaygospelhall.org.uk

CHURCHGROUPS

BroadwayGospelHallActivities Tuesdays6.00to7.00pm (termtimeonly) BibleEncounterfor11-16yearolds. Itsfreetoattend,enjoyaBible discussion,games,crafts. AlternateWednesdays2.30pm Ladies meeting. ComeandshareChristianFellowship, youwillreceiveawarmwelcome. Transportisavailable. AllmeetingstakeplaceattheBroadway GospelHall,Broadway,Syston,Leicester LE71GA.Forfurtherinformationplease email:contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.uk orcheckthewebsite: broadwaygospelhall.org.uk

CHURCHESINSYSTON

SystonMethodistChurch,HighStreet SundayService10.30am Contact:Rev’dJ.DanielYovan 01162603296

StPeterandStPaulCoE,Upper ChurchStreet SystonservicesareeverySunday Eucharistat10amandWednesday morningat9.30pm https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/ 5257/get-in-touch/ Contact:RevBiddySaunders 07597921051

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CRAFTS

NorthLeicestershireBeaders Meettwiceamonth.£5.CallAnnafor details. Tel:07976872444 ambromley@gmail.com

Syston&DistrictU3ACraftGroups

Parchmentgroup- meetsonthethird WednesdayofthemonthintheSyston CommunityCentre,SchoolStreet2.00pm to4.00pm.

DOMESTICAPPLIANCES

KevinsDomesticAppliances Sales&RepairsWashingMachines, Dryers,DishwashersandCookersetc. Tel:01162697168Mob:07711604297

DRIVINGSCHOOLS

WheelPass Mob:07951215161 FindusonFacebook LessonstoSuitYourTimetable

ELECTRICALSUPPLIES

ByriteElectricalLtd 1286MeltonRoad,Syston Tel:01162602299 www.byriteelectricals.com

ELECTRICIANS

LettsElectricalServices

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FENCING&GATES

FensitTimHendry Mob:07867981427

FLOWERANDGARDENGROUPS

AllotmentSociety

WemeetonthefirstThursdayofthe monthatSystonSocialClub7.30pm.For moredetailscontact SystonTown Councilon01162607150.

BirstallFlowerClub

MeetonthefourthWednesdayinBirstall VillageHallat7.15pm.(notJulyand December).Visitorswelcome,£5.Contact either Sylvia:01162674206orCarol McManus01162671437.

BrooksbyGardeningClub

MeetsonthethirdWednesdayfrom SeptembertoMay,QueniboroughVillage Hall,7.30pm.Daytripsandaholidayare organisedinthesummer.Formoredetails contact Josieon01162601478or Madeleineon01162605539.

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FurnleyHouse

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SystonR.F.C.

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GARAGES

QueniboroughCountyGarage Tel:01162600081/2602288

GASSERVICING

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Rainbows,Brownies,Guides,Senior Section&Trefoil

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HEALTHANDFITNESS

IndoorBowls

SystonCommunityCentre Wednesdays1.45pmto3.45pm £1.20perweek.Formoredetails contact Palmeron07506109549

OvertheHillWalkingClub

Thisclubisforsinglesinthe40plusage range.Wehaveorganisedwalksin Leicestershireandsurroundingcounties everySundayandsomeWednesday eveningsintheSummer.Tofindoutmore contactDaveGooderon01162856271 orvisitourwebsite www.overthehillwalking.org.uk.

PilatesClasses

Helpstrengthenyourcore,correctyour posture,lengthenandstrengthentightor weakmuscles.Relievestress,achesand pains.Pilatesclassestosuitallagesand abilitiesheldatStPeter&StPaul’s Academy,Tuesdays7pmto8pm. ContactEmmaon07709470990 for moreinformationandtoreserveaplace. MfitPilatesandPersonalTuition.

SystonM.A.D.S(MentalHealth,Anxiety &DepressionSupport)Group

Weareafriendlybunchwhowanttohelp supportpeoplewithMentalHealthor peoplewhoarelonely. WemeeteveryWednesdaymorningfrom 10amtill12pmattheSystonBrookside WMC.NoagelimitsandtotallyFREE. (DonationsAppreciated)

Foranyenquiriespleasecontactusat MADSgroup@hotmail.com

SystonWellbeingGroup

Mondayevenings7.00pm

SystonMethodistChurch Allverywelcome-awarmwelcome awaits. ContactTinaon07465938146

Alldiscussionsconfidential(Self-help groupfordepressionandanxiety)

SystonYoungatHeartGroup

Weareafriendlygroupwhichcatersfor theelderlyandhouseboundofSyston, meetingeveryThursdayattheCommunity Centrefrom10.00amto1.45pm. Transportcanbeprovided,placesnow available.Pleasephone JudyJordan 01162608528.

HEALTHFOODS

TheBodyStore

Qualifiedtogivefreeadvice 13TownSquare,SystonLE71GZ Tel:01162694348

HISTORYGROUPS

BarkbyLocalHistoryGroup

Wemeetirregularlyfortripsoutandtalks byinvitedspeakers.Formoreinformation contact SandraMoore01162363739. sandraemoore@sky.com

HISTORYGROUPScont’d

SystonLocalHistoryGroup

MeetonthethirdMondayofthemonthat 7.30pm,inTheHub,MethodistChurch Centre,HighStreet.Visitors£2per meeting.Forfurtherinformationcontact RayYoungon01162609663.

KITCHENS &BEDROOMS

LFIKitchens&Bedrooms Mob:07715708809 SwiftFittedFurnitureLtd. ManufacturersoffittedKitchens, BedroomsandHomeOffices. Contact:01162460686

LANGUAGETUITION

LeicestershireLanguagesTutor (Spanish&French) call07840543893 web:leicestershireLanguagesTutor.co.uk email:mariel.bthomas@gmail.com

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MORTGAGEADVISORS

A&AMortgagesLtd (Annu) 10aHighStreet,Syston Tel:01162698008 YourlocalindependentMortgage Advisors. FurnleyHouse IndependentMortgageAdvice 340MeltonRoad,Leicester,LE47SL Tel:01162696311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk

MUSICGROUPS

AcousticnightsatQMCLClub 43AMainStreet,Queniborough.Alternate Mondaysfrom7.00pm. Alllevelsandlistenersalwayswelcome. Freeentry.

SingingforFunEastMidlands

MeetsduringtermtimeonThursdays 2.15pmto4.15pmatElizabethCentre, Thurmaston.Formoreinformationorto registercontactCaroline: info@carolinesharpe.com 07762154900. www.singingforfunem.com

SystonBand

Meetat‘TheHut’-nexttotheBowlsclub (CentralPark).EveryMondayat7.30pm topractice.Newmembersofany standardwelcome.Contactviaemailon systonbandmail@yahoo.co.uk

SystonSwingBand

RehearsalsatBrooksideClubevery Tuesdayfrom7.30pmemail Systonswingband@outlook.com if interestedinjoiningorbookingtheband. YouwillalsofindusonFacebook. U3AUkuleleGroup meetseveryFriday 2.00pmto3.30pmattheBrooksideClub, Syston.Formoreinformation contact LenAbrahamon07812787238.

UkuleleClasses atThurmastonBowls Club,ElizabethPark,everyWednesday afternoon2.30pmto4.30pm.£2includes refreshments.Allwelcomefrom beginnerstoexperienced. ContactLen on07812787238 formoreinformation.

UkuleleGroup

Meets7.30pmto9.30pmona WednesdayeveningattheSystonand DistrictSocialClub,HighStreet,Syston. Formoredetails contactGrahamMolloy email:grahammolloy@gmail.com Tel:07517764878

NATUREGROUPS

Rothley&BirstallBirdWatchingClub MeetsecondTuesdayofthemonth, 7.30pmattheRothleyCentre,12 MountsorrelLane,Rothley.LE77PR (freecarparkingavailable).Membership £15p.a.Talksarefreetomembersbutif youjustwanttocomeandlisten,comeas avisitorforjust£3.Formore informationcontactJackWoottonon 07913129497.

NURSERIES&PRE-SCHOOLS

BroadStreetPlaygroup

CatholicChurchHall,63BroadStreet. Fundedplacesfor2,3and4yearolds. Mob:07702504113.

StPeterandStPaulPre-School SchoolLodge,UpperChurchStreet, Syston. Tel:01162698638

OPTICIANS

YourSightOpticians

1176MeltonRoad,Syston.OppositeAldi. Weprovidehomevisitsforthosewho can’tgettous Tel:01162607075

PAINTING&DECORATING

JamieHeggs

Tel:01509812973Mob:07803845465 RobToonPainter&Decorator Tel:01162602856Mob:07981771164

PLASTERER

GMPlastering&Rendering ContactGaryon Mob:07791583613 or email:kirkbyhammer@hotmail.co.uk

REFLEXOLOGY

HealingTouchReflexologybyMariel call07840543893 web:healingtouchreflexology.co.uk email:mariel.bthomas@gmail.com

ROOFINGSPECIALIST

DJKRoofCare Tel:01162986404Mob:07470204060 email:djk03@hotmail.co.uk

Alltypesofroofandgutteringwork. Leaks,FlatRoofs,MossremovalandJet Washing.Generalpropertymaintenance.

SCOUTGROUPS

QueniboroughScoutGroup

QueniboroughScoutHall,SystonRoad, Queniborough.

Beavers: Thursday6.30pmto7.45pm. Cubs: Wednesday7.00pmto8.30pm Scouts: Tuesday7.30pmto9.00pm. Contact:Clive(GroupChairman)0116 2693532.

RearsbyScoutGroup

Beavers: Wednesday6.00pmto7.00pm Cubs: Wednesday7.15to8.15pm ContactPaulSmith07801985020 or dc@charnwoodscouts.org.uk

SystonScoutGroup

SystonScoutHall,OxfordStreet,Syston. Beavers6-8yrs:Monday6.30to7.30pm. Cubs8-10yrs: Thursday6.30to8.00pm. Scouts10-14yrs: Tuesday7.30to9.00pm ExplorerScouts14-18yrs:

Friday7.00to9.00pm Network18-25yrs: Monday7.45to9.45pm. ScoutandGuideBand9yrs+: Wednesday7.00to9.00pm. Formoreinformation,pleasecontact, ChrisBodycoton01163266908 orvisit www.systonscouts.org.uk/join

SKIPHIRE

BlueSkipHire

Tel:01162693530Mob:07846587321 web:www.blueskips.co.uk

SOCIALGROUPS

AgeConcernSyston

WednesdaysCoffeeMorning10.00to 11.30am.Awarmwelcomeawaitsyouat theMethodistHall,HighStreet,Syston.

BadmintonClubSoarValley College

MeetTuesdays7.00pmto9.00pm,both juniorsandadults.Haveateaminthe localLeicestershireLeague,butneed newmembers.Formoredetailscontact: Kiranon07812780174 oremail: kizz_mistry9@hotmail.com.

EastGoscoteFriendshipClub

Weareafriendlygroupofover50’swho meetonthesecondandfourth Wednesdayofeachmonth2.00pmto 4.00pmatStHilda’sChurchHall,Ling Dale,EastGoscote.Everyonewelcome. Contact:GillMortonon01162601977.

FosseCompanyofArchers

Saturdays1.00pmonwards,Octoberto MarchatWreakeValleyAcademy (indoors,gymbuilding).Aprilto SeptemberoutdoorsatSystonRugby Club.Newandexperiencedarchers welcome.Formoreinformationvisit www.fossecompanyofarchers.uk LavenderClubSocialGroup

EveryWednesday1.30pmto4.00pm. Over50’sClubmeetatThurmaston CommunityCentre,SilverdaleRoad, Thurmaston. Tel:07561156675or0333 0112406.

LeicesterRailwaySociety(Formed 1939)

Meets3rdTuesdayofthemonth.Start 7.30pmattheBraunstoneCivicCentre, 209Kingsway,LeicesterLE32PP Contact:MichaelChapman(Secretary) 01162603336orBrianHolland (ProgrammeOrganiser)01162368328

M&SSignClub(BritishSign Language)

Thursdays3.00pmto5.00pm.Justdrop intoM&SThurmastononBarkbyLane. NewChapterBereavementSupport Group

MeetMondayafternoons2.00pmto 4.00pmatThurmastonMemorialHall, 722MeltonRd.Thurmaston.LE48ED. Comealongandmeetotherslivingwith loss. Meetnewpeoplewhocanoffer companionshipandunderstanding withoutjudgement.Formoreinformation andan informalchat contactLinon0116 2693542.

PoppiesMemoryCafe

MeetsatSystonCommunityCentrefrom 10.30amto12noononthefirstTuesday ofthemonth.DementiaSupportServices Leicestershire. Contact:01162237363.

Syston’sOnlyDedicatedNewspaper

SOCIALGROUPSCont’d

Rearsby&DistrictYFC

MeetingseveryweekonThursdaysat 8.00pminBarkbyVillageHall. CallCatrionaon07890226035.

StPeter’sCourtClub

CoffeemorningeveryThursday10.00am until11.00am.StPeter’sCourt,Melton Road,Syston.

SystonChessClub

MeetseveryTuesdayattheSyston& District SocialClub,HighStreet,Syston at7.30pm.Weofferafriendlyand comfortable environmentandplaychess atalllevels.Weenterlocalandnational competitions.Wewill teachanyonewho wishestolearn!

Syston&DistrictVolunteerCentre HoldtheirCommunityLuncheverythird Tuesdayinthemonth.Transport available,costoflunch£10.Everyone welcome.Callourofficetobookyour spot. 01162607888

SystonFamilyActivityGroup

Meetseveryfortnightatdifferentlocations on aTuesdaynight,plusdaysoutand camps.Arranginganythinglikearchery, canoeing,climbing,biking,bushcraft, cookingetc.Fordetailspleasegetin touchwith Stuon07970034597

SystonFriendshipGroup

Ameetingoffriendswithlearning difficulties,ourmember’sagesrange from20to75.Wemeetweeklyonmost Thursdaynightsfrom7.00pmto9.00pm intheSystonCommunityCentrewhere wehavearangeofactivitiesincluding crafts,bingo,games, Lego,general socialisingetc.Minibuspickup ispartof theservicethatourvolunteerscan provide. ContactAnne&TrevorCarter 07889903907, email:trevhme@aol.com

SystonGamesClub

Areyounewtothearea,wanttomake newfriendsorjustkeepyourbrain active?Comeandjoinourfriendlyclubat SystonCommunityCentreeveryTuesday 2.00pmto4.00pmtoplayRummikuband othergames. FormoreinfocontactBev on01163198931orLizon01509816 541.

SystonTwinningAssociation

SystonistwinnedwithDevillelesRouen, Normandy.Ifyouwouldlikemoredetails aboutjoininguspleasecontactour Chairperson, Fionaon01162609744.

SystonVeteransBreakfastClub meetsonthethirdMondayofthemonth atBrookeCafe,8Brookside,Syston. 9.00amto11.00am.

ThurmastonLadies meetatThurmaston RBL,MeltonRd,Thurmastononthe2nd Tuesdayofthemonth.

Forfurtherinformationpleasecontact Elsaon07719743411 or Eileenon 07455604296.

ThurmastonSeniorCitizensPlaygroup

TheOldSchoolinThurmastonevery Tuesdayafternoonfrom2.00pmuntil 4.00pm.Ifyouareretired,interestedand wouldlikeanymoredetailspleasering Paton0116 2694938 or Maureenon 01162611419.

U3ASystonCanastaCardGroup meetseveryMonday(exceptbank holidays)from2.00pmto4.00pminthe SystonCommunityCentre,beginners andexperiencedplayersmostwelcome. Formoredetailscontact TonyHillon

01664424905

WreakeValleyRotaryClub

Meeteverysecondandfourth WednesdayeveningsatTheBritish Legion,FrontStreet,Birstall7.30pm. Visitorsmademostwelcome.

SPORTSCLUBS

KobraMartialArts

Wehavelaunchedourseniorandjunior sessionsforkarate!Juniorsessionstake placefrom5.15pmto6.15pmevery MondayandThursdayevenings.Senior sessionswilltakeplacefrom6.30pmto 7.30pmeveryMondayandThursday evenings.Senioragestartsat16and juniorsagestartssix.Thesesessions takeplaceat12-10LowerChurchStreet, Syston,LE71GX.Ifyou’reinterestedin signingup,dropmeamessageorgive meacallon 07951012048 or email:kobramartialarts@gmail.com RiversideUtdJuniorFootballClub

Wearealwayslookingfornewplayersto comeandjoinourfantasticfootballclub. Wetrainkidsfrom4yearsandupwards atWreakeValleyAcademyinSyston. Please contactPaulCassidyon0750 7442226or visit: www.riversideutdjfc.com forfurther details.

SpecialOlympicsLeicestershireand Rutland

SpecialOlympicsLeicestershireand Rutlandusessporttoempowerchildren andadultswithintellectualdisabilitiesto enhancetheirhealthandwellbeing.Our Facebookpageformoreinfois www.facebook.com/ SoleicestershireRutland

StMargaret'sCo-operativeBowlsClub Wanttotrybowls?StMargaret's(near RedHillCircle)isafriendlylocalclub whichwelcomesbowlersofanyability. ContactCarolynorJohnon0116267 5947

SystonBowlingClub

Providesopportunitiesforalltogainor developskills,makefriendsandenjoya year-roundsocialprogrammeinour clubhouse.Freecoachingwithequipment provided.Formoredetailscontact: Val Foremanon01162609635

SystonKickboxingClub

TrainingonTuesdaysfrom7.00pmto 8.00pmatSystonCommunityCentre. Suitableforallagesandabilitiesfrom beginnerstoexperienced.Cost£3.50for childrenand£4foradults,payasyougo. ContactBrentPennistonon01664562 286 oremail

pennistonbrent@hotmail.com

SystonNorthfieldsLawnTennisClub Tennisformixedmembership.Alllevels, allages.Coachinggiven.Mondayand Wednesday,SeniorClubNight,Tuesday, JuniorClubNight.SystonNorthfields TennisClub,Northfields,offMeltonRoad. LE71HW. ContactEddWhetton (Coach)on07800599057 oremail: edward.whetton@gmail.comforfurther information.

SystonRFC

Theclubrunssidesfromagedfivetofifty years.TheU6stoU17splayand trainSundays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays, SeptembertoApril.Wehaveover 300members.TheSeniorClub18-50yrs playSaturdays.Wehavefivesides trainingMondayandThursdayfrom 7.00pm.Allwelcome. Contacttheclub

01162601223 orwww.systonrfc.co.uk.

SystonSyclers

AnenthusiasticgroupwhomeetatThe Green,HighSt.Systoneachweek.For moredetailspleasecontact Marieon 07896975122 oremail: Marie@systonsyclers.com orvisitwww.systonsyclers.com

SystonTownCricketClub

Theclubhasthreeseniorteamsand juniorteamsatallagegroupsfromKwik CrickettoUnder17level.Newplayersof allagesarealwayswelcomeandfor generalinformationabouttheclub contact: IvanSpibeyon07711139711. Practicenetsforallagegroupsare availablebothwinterandsummerand furtherdetailscanbeobtainedfrom Scott Cooperon07929502012.

SystonTownJuniorsF.C.

Wehavesidesinmostages,boysand girlsandarerecruitingplayersfornext session.Wehavequalifiedcoachesfor eachsideandwanttostrengthenthe teams.WetrainonMemorialPlaying Fields,NectonStreet,everySaturday from10.00am.Forfurtherinformation pleasecontact: Secretary@systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk SystonTownJuniorsF.C.Girls FootballAcademy

Forgirlsofallagesandability,S.T.J.F.C. FREEgirlsfootballacademyMemorial PlayingFields,NectonStreet,Syston. LE78HFeverySaturdayduringfootball seasonfrom10.00amto11.30am. www.systontownjuniorsfc.co.uk

AllManagers/CoachesareDBSchecked andholdFAqualifications.Pleasecome alongonthedayorcontact: Samantha ChambersS.T.J.F.C.(Chairperson) Mob: 07776291355 or email: sam.chambers37@hotmail.com TaeKwon-Do

FourtoeightyearsFriday6.00pmto 6.50pm JuniorsandAdultsmixedclasses Tuesday6.00pmto6.50pm,Sunday 4.00pmto5.00pm.StPeterandStPaul’s PrimaryAcademy,UpperChurchSt, Syston.Firstmonthfree. Contact JamesFreeron07718953850.

Thai-TaniumBoxingClub

Variousclassesforbeginners,advanced, kids,juniors,ladiesandadults.Aswellas 1:1sessionspleasecontactuson FacebookorContact Jamie-0797365 6778. Nowbasedat760AMeltonRd, Thurmaston.

WreakeandSoarValleyAthleticsClub

Running-Middle/longdistance/sprints clubforallthefamilywithexperienced qualifiedcoaches,juniorathletesfrom ageseven.Adultsfromabsolute beginnerstoexistingrunnerslookingto improve.ContactJohn 07817693777 email: wreakeandsoarvalleyac@gmail.com Web: www.wreakeandsoarvalleyathletics.club WreakeRunners Contact: Daniel07958400433, email: run@wreakerunners.co.uk Website:www.wreakerunners.co.uk

TAXI

ApolloCars

Tel:01162607070

TELEVISION

GlenfieldTelevision

Tel:01162871762

THEATREGROUPS

SystonQTTheatreGroup

Asmallfriendly,localgroup,wemeet everyTuesday(andThursdaysduring rehearsalperiods)atTheOldChapelin ChapelStreet,Syston.Therearetwo mainproductionsayear.Wewelcome thosewhoenjoyacting, thetechnicalside, props,stagemanagement, costumes,etc., andwearealwayslookingfornew members.Visitournewwebsite: www.qttheatregp.co.ukoremail: qtsyston@gmail.com

TREES

CharnwoodTreeServices Tel:Freephone0800371441

UnicornTreeCareandFencing ForaFREEQuotecontactAlan Tel:01162692039Mob:07783596792

WATERSPORTSCLUBS

LeicesterPenguinsSwimmingClub

Leicestershire’sNumberOneSwimming Club.TrainingatSouthCharnwood LeisureCentre.Theclubhas270 memberscompetingtoNationallevel. Areyou6-10yearoldsandcanswim morethan200metres. Forfurther informationandtobookyourfreetrial visitourwebsite www.Leicesterpenguins.club

RoundhillSubaquaClub

MeeteveryThursday,termtimeonly, 8.00pmto10.00pmeitherinthe swimming poolorclassroomfortheory, plusSocialclub. WeofferTry-Divesfor £15.00(whichonlycoversthecostof oxygenandpooluseasweareanon profitableclub)soyoucantrythe experienceandfindoutmoreabout diving.Forfurtherdetails contactCarole Gilbert,DivingOfficeron07968388 377.

WanlipSailingClub

Smallfriendlylocalclub.Learntosail,just cruiseorrace.Familiesverywelcome. Social sailingSaturdays,racingSunday afternoons. Forfurtherinformationplease contactSue,daytimeon01162102254. Neil,eveningson01162608049,orthe clubhouse01162607864 atweekends toarrangeavisit.

WINDOWCLEANING

07849888752.

NewBarkbyW.I. MeetsFirstWednesdayinthemonth 7.30pm.SystonCommunityCentre, SchoolStreet.Visitorsalwayswelcome. Formoredetails contactPresidentMrs ShirleyFranklinon01162608498.

Dec/Jan What’sOn Diaryfor

COUNTYANDBOROUGH COUNCILLORSURGERIES

Allcouncilsurgeriesarebeingheld viaZoomonthefirstSaturdayofthe month,thelinktothemeetingwillbe publishedonFacebook,Twitterand theSystonTownCouncilwebsite.

Ifyouhaveaconcernyoucanstill emailortelephoneyourcountyor boroughcouncillor.Theirdetailsareas follows:

CllrJamesPoland-Mobile:0776496 6677;email: cllr.james.poland@charnwood.gov.uk CllrTomBarkley-Mobile:0773630 0220email: cllr.thomas.barkley@charnwood.gov.uk CllrSueGerrard-Mobile:0792990 6042;email: cllr.sue.gerrard@charnwood.gov.uk

CllrKenPacey-Phone:01162607724 email: cllr.ken.pacey@charnwood.gov.uk CllrSimonBradshaw-Mobile:0770 1098828;email: cllr.simon.bradshaw@charnwood.gov.uk

FILMSINSYSTON

Monday5thDecember -TheRailway Children

Monday9thJanuary2023 -Operation Mincemeat(notethisisthe2ndMonday) Doorsopenat1.30pm. TicketsarenowavailableattheCard ShopinSystonoronthedoor.

COMMUNALBINGO

EveryWednesday 2.00pm SystonConservativeClub,HighStreet. EveryoneWelcome.

SYSTONLOCALHISTORYGROUP

Monday5thDecember

7.30pm

ChristmasGet-togetheratSyston ConservativeClub.

THEDOUBLEACOUNTRY MUSICCLUB ♫ ♪

Friday9thDecember

Johnny&Lynette(Duo) Doorsopen6.00pm. Theartistsperformthreex45minute sets.Entryis£6.50onthedoor. HolwellInstitute(TheStute),41Welby Rd,AsfordbyHillLE143RDTel:01664 812080.Formoreinformationcontact JohnGallagheron07952267226.

Clarity

Windows,Doors,Facias,Conservatories andGutteringcleaned.Todiscoverwhy peopleareswitchingcleaners,please contactusforafreefriendlyquote. Mob:07533991561 www.really-clean.co.uk

CleanStart

WellEstablished,ProfessionalWindow Cleaner.FullyInsuredandDBSChecked. ContactWayneonM:07977505453 or email:cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

WOMENSINSTITUTES(W.I.)

BarkbyandBeebyW.I.

MeetsthirdTuesdayofthemonth.Barkby VillageHall,BeebyRd,Barkby7.30pm. VisitorsWelcome.Formoreinformation contact01162609274

CharnwoodWigsW.I.

MeetslastThursdayofthemonthat 7.30pm.BeedlesLakesGolfClub,East Goscote.Visitors£4.00.Formoredetails pleaseringPresidentSharonAstillon

BROADWAYGOSPELHALL

Sunday4thDecember-4.30pm

AllAgeServicefollowedbyteaandcakes atBroadwayGospelHall,Broadway, SystonLeicesterLE71GA

Therewillbeactivitiesforthechildren duringtheservice,everyoneiswelcome. Forfurtherinformationpleaseemail contact@broadwaygospelhall.org.ukor checkthewebsite broadwaygospelhall.org.uk

www.systontownnews.co.uk

CHOROSAMICI

Saturday10thDecember

'MusicfortheLittleChild'performed byChorosAmici.

Aprogrammeofseasonalmusicby this'Sainsbury'sChoiroftheYear' winnersandinternationalchoral champions.

TrinityMethodistChurch,Royland Road,Loughborough,7.30pm. Admissionbyticket£10

Forreservations,chorosamici.co.uk oronthedoororring01162675518.

Friday30thDecember

CHOROSAMICICont’d

‘SingChristmas'

StJames'Church,Birstall.3.00pm Aprogrammeofabout75minutesof seasonalmusictosingandenjoy. Freeentry,bucketcollectionfor charity. Formoreinformation01162675518.

ROTHLEYANDBIRSTALL BIRDWATCHERS

Tuesday10thJanuary-7.30pm ‘BirdwatchinginLeicestershireincl soundrecordings’-CarlBaggott Tuesday14thFebruary-7.30pm ‘ATouroftheNatureReservesofThe GambiaandSenegal’-Cynthia Baker.

TheRothleyCentre,12,Mountsorrel Lane,RothleyLE77PR(freecar parkingavailable)

Membership£15p.a.Talksfreeto membersbutifyoujustwanttocome andlisten,comeasavisitorforjust £3.

BROOKSBYGARDENINGCLUB

Wednesday18thJanuary –

SeasonalCamerawithRichard Adams.

Wednesday15thFebruary

VegetablesforAllSeasonswithMike Davey.

10amfor10.30am. RugbyClubonBarkbyRoad, Queniborough.

Ifyouhavenotvisiteduspreviously butthisnewtimesuitsyouwewill welcomeyourvisit.

ForfurtherinformationphoneJosie 01162601478orMadeleine0116 2605539.

Athreeinoneeveningfor NewBarkbymembers. PresidentShirleyFranklin presidedovertheNovember meeting.‘Jerusalem’wassung.Then followedtheordinarymeeting. NexttheAnnualmeeting.Dawn Haynes,deputisingforAngela Montague(Secretary)readoutthe reportoftheyear’seventsplusbyelaws.TheTreasurer’sfinancial statementgaveagoodresultonthe Institute’saccounts.

InthePresidentsreport,Shirley Franklinthankedthecommitteeand

membersforalltheirsupport.There hadbeenanexcellentturn-outforthe PlatinumJubileecelebrationforHM QueenElizabethII’sreign;Joy Gouldenmadeadeliciouscakefor theoccasionandeveryonemade theirownversionofaCoronation Crown.Everyonecantakepridein whathasbeenachievedduringthe year.

AlmaWright,amemberandW.I. Adviser,tooknominationsfor President.ShirleyFranklinwasreelectedtoserveforanotheryearin office.

Duringtheevening,WendyTaylor presentedShirleywithaPresident’s

Brooch.Wendyisaformermember ofQueniboroughW.I.,whichhasnow closed.

ThankyoutoJoyGouldenfor bringinginabagofitemsshehad knitted.Thesecanbefilledin shoeboxappealsforchildrenin challengingpartsoftheworld. Atrefreshmenttime,Hannah Coombe,afoundingmemberofthe group‘GrowGiveLive’cametogive ashorttalkaboutaprojectbeing considered,tocreateasustainable communitygarden,offGlebeWay, Syston-aoneandahalfacreplotof councilland.Thereissupportforthis projectfromSystonTownCouncil andCharnwoodBoroughCouncil. ThePresidentthankedHannahforall theinformationregardingthe proposal.

Thecompetitionwinnerforapoppy relateditemwasLouisaChapman withabookofW.W.1warlettersand theraffleprizewinnerwasSadie Cave.TeahostesseswereJean BrutnallandJoyGoulden.

Thefollowingweektherewasan eveningmealattheQueenVictoria publichousetocelebrateNew BarkbyW.I.’s97thbirthday.Thank youtoAngelaMontaguefor organisingthis,everyonewho attendedenjoyedtheoccasion.

MacmillanCoffee

Morningatthe PharmacieArms

AMassiveThankYoutoeveryone whosupportedthisyears’Coffee Morning,thefinaltotalpaidinwas £1,255,agreatresult!! Thankyoualsotothelocal

businesseswhodonatedraffle prizes…..BoudwoirBeauty,Gamble& HollisLtd,DelishbyDani,TheBay TreeCafé,HairbyAmy,Persian Kitchen,Connor’sFruit&Veg& SystonCardShop.

AspecialthankyoutoSystonK Banxyforheruniquegiftwhichwas auctionedonthemorningandour cakequeenAnn,plusallour volunteerhelpers…..wecouldn’tdoit withoutyou!!

Dave&Jean

SHOPLOCAL

Syston PoliceNews

BeatSurgery: Saturday 17thDecember 2.00pm-3.00pmTownSquare,Syston BeatSurgery: Saturday21st January202311.00am-12.00noon

SystonLibrary

Crimepreventionadvice: Theftofnumberplateshasincreased withinCharnwood,withsome occurringinSyston.Considerfitting yourplateswithtamper-resistant screws.Parkyourvehicleonwell-lit drivesusingmotionsensorlighting andCCTVorparkunderalamppost. Alsoremembertoalwayslockyour vehicle,closeallwindowsand removeanyvaluables.Hideaway thingslikecoins,sunglasses,sat nav’setc.Fitlocking,anti-tamper wheelnutstosecurealloywheels. Storeyourcarkeysinanaluminium tinorsignalblockingpouchwhenat home.Donotkeepthekeysclose andineyesightofentrypointstoyour home.Carryyourkeyfobina shieldedwalletorfaradaypouch. ThebeatwisheveryoneaMerry ChristmasandHappyNewYear.

WishingYouAll AMerryChristmasand HappyNewYear

Charlottewastherewithherrecent awardfromRadioLeicester’sMakea DifferenceAwardsforstartingthe Leicestershirecommunitycupboard projectin2017aftershestarted WasteNotLeicestershirein2016.

OurpicturesrightshowsCharlotte withherFinalistawardandtheother showsjusthowpopulartheJumble salewas.

Thepictureaboverightshows Charlottewithherfinalistawardat theRadioLeicesterMakea

DifferenceAwardsheldonSaturday 15thOctober.

CongratulationsCharlotteverywell deservedrecognitionforallthehard workyouhavedoneingettingthese twoworthwhileprojectsupand running. Syston’sOnlyDedicatedNewspaper

141artworks | 92artists

LeicesterSocietyofArtists’annual exhibitionhaslongbeenahighlight oftheLeicesterartscalendar, showcasingcreativetalentfrom acrossLeicester,Leicestershireand Rutlandsince1881.

workshopwithasylumseekersbased inLeicesterbeforeexecutingan artworkbasedontheirwinning proposal.LisNaylorsays,“itisthe aimofLSAtoencourageandsupport emergingartiststotransitionfrom studenttoprofessionalbyproviding thisaward.”

“Iamsoexcitedtohavehadthis opportunity”saysKayeAxon Winner,LSAStudentAward2022, seeimagebelowofherart.

ChurchesTogetherin

Areyougoingto misssomeonethis Christmas?

Ifso,wouldyoulike tolightacandleand spendalittlequiet timethinkingofthem?

TwoChurchesinSystonwillbeopen onSaturday17thDecemberfrom 1.00-3.00pm

Theyare:StPeterandStPaul (CofE),Upper/LowerChurchStreet andTheMethodistChurch,High Street. Awarmwelcomeawaitsyou.

In2022LSAreturnstoNewarke

Houseswithashowthatpromisesto deliveramemorableexperiencetoall whovisit.

LSAmembersarealllocalartistsand makers,someofinternational acclaim,whocollaboratetobringan exhibitionthat,accordingtoexhibition curatorLisNaylor,“continuestopush theboundariesofachievementand entertainmentvalue,withconsistently high-qualitysubmissions.”The exhibitionisopentothepublicuntil Sunday18thDecember.

Thisyearseesthere-introductionof theLSAStudentAward…butwitha difference.

Respondingtothemuseum’s ‘KampalatoLeicester’permanent gallerystudentswereaskedfortheir interpretationoftherefugeecrisis.In conjunctionwiththecityofsanctuary thestudentparticipatedina

FoothealthPractitioner

Visitorstotheexhibitioncanexpect toseeworkinadiverserangeof mediaandstyles,includingpainting, drawing,printmaking,photography, textiles,ceramics, andglass. Mostworksare availableto purchase. NewarkeHouses openinghours Monday-Saturday 10.00amto 4.00pm Sunday11.00amto 4.00pm

SaltySeaDogbyChrisMacauley

KayeAxon

LocalasPartofThis NewCampaign

ShoppersarebeingurgedtoBuyLocalin Charnwoodaspartofanewcampaignto supportlocalhighstreets.

DiscoverCharnwood,theborough’s destinationbrand,andCharnwood BoroughCouncilaremakingthecallto encouragepeopletospendtheirmoney locallyiftheycan.

Thecampaignrecognisesthatmany peopleareseekingvalueduetotherising costofliving,butshopperscanhelpin smallways.

Acampaignwebpagehasbeencreated ontheDiscoverCharnwoodwebsiteand therewillbetargetedpromotionsacross socialmediaandinlocalmediaoverthe comingweeks.

Businessescanalsogetinvolvedandget somefreepromotion.Thecampaignis offeringtocompileshortvideosfeaturing localbusinessesandsharethemwith thousandsoffollowersonsocialmedia.

CllrShonaRattray,picturedaboveon Syston’sHighStreet,theCouncil’slead

memberforbusinesssupport,said:“We fullyappreciatemanypeopleareworried aboutrisingpricesandbills,butthisis alsoatoughtimeforlocalbusinesses. Weareencouragingpeopletobuylocally iftheycan.Itdoesn’thavetobealarge purchaseorevenapurchaseatall–sometimesagoodreviewofalocal businessisagreatwaytoshowyour support.Allwearesayingisplease considerbuyinglocal,particularlyinthe run-uptoChristmas,aperiodmany businessesrelyontoseethemthrough theyear.Localbusinessescanoffer somethingdifferent,greatvalueandthey areoftenthefirstonestosupportlocal causesandcommunities.”

ThecampaignisbeingsupportedbyLove LoughboroughBIDandmanagerLisa Brownsaid:“Thisiscertainlyatoughtime forhouseholdsandbusinesses,butwe wouldfullysupportthecallforpeopleto usetheirlocalshopsandbusinessesif theycan.

“Localindependentshopscannotonly offersomethinguniqueanddifferent,they

canalsooffergreatvalue.Eachsmall purchasecanhelp.Ifyoucanbuylocalin Charnwood,pleasedo.”

Tofindoutmore,visit www.discovercharnwood.co.uk/BuyLocal. Thecampaignpagesetsoutthemany reasonstobuylocalandsometoptips andlinkstootherusefulwebsites.

Ifbusinesseswanttogetinvolvedinthe freepromotions,simplyvisitthewebpage andsubmitsomeinformationandimages –picturesorvideo–aboutyourbusiness. Theywillthenbecompiledintoshort videostoshareontheCouncil’ssocial mediachannelswhichhaveover20,000 followers.

Peoplecanalsotellusabouttheir favouriteplacesandwhy.TaginDiscover Charnwood,CharnwoodBoroughCouncil andLoveLoughboroughonsocialmedia. Youcanalsousethecampaignhashtag #BuyLocalCharnwood

NewYear.

GetintheKnowAbout

LocalHealthServices

PeopleinLeicester,Leicestershire andRutlandarebeingencouragedto ‘Getintheknow’ abouttheright servicestousefortheirhealthcare needs,aspartofanewlocalNHS campaignlaunchedon22nd November2022..

Thecampaignaimstosupportlocal peopletogettherightcareasquickly aspossible,byraisingawarenessof theservicestousewhentheyare unwellorinjuredthroughanewand informativewebsite.

Whenpeopleneedmedical assistance,particularlyinanurgent situation,itcanbedifficulttothink clearlyaboutwhattodo. Understandablyinthissituation peoplewillheadfortheemergency department,whichmaynotbethe bestplaceforthemtogetthe treatmenttheyneed.

TheGetintheKnowcampaign encouragespeopletofamiliarise themselvesandbepreparedshould theyfindthemselvesneedinghealth care.AGetintheKnowwebsiteto providelocalhealthandcare informationinoneplacehasbeenset upandthepublicisrecommendedto takealookatservicesandsupport available–fromaccessingurgent caresupport,mentalhealthservices

tosupportforcostoflivingand keepingwarm.Thesitewillsignpost youtoothersourcesofsupportfrom localpartners.

DrNilSanganee,ChiefMedical OfficerfortheLeicester, LeicestershireandRutlandIntegrated CareBoard,said:“Ifyouhavean urgentcareneedwhichisn’t immediatelylifethreateningthenyou shouldcontactNHS111.Thenew GetintheKnowwebsiteisavaluable onlinesource,hostingarangeof informationinoneplace.

“Peopledon’talwaysneedtosee theirdoctororgototheA&E department.Therearearangeof otherservicesavailable-from communitypharmaciesandNHS111 tooururgenttreatmentcentres. “Knowingthetreatmentoptions availableLocalpeoplecanhelp themselvestogettreatedattheright placequickly,whilsthelpingourthe emergencyservicesavailablefor peoplewhoreallyneedthemby easingpressureonthelocalNHS thiswinter.”

RachnaVyas,ChiefOperatingOfficer forNHSLeicester,Leicestershireand Rutlandadded:“NHSservicescan getverybusy,particularlyoverwinter. Throughthiscampaignwewantto supportpeopletofindtherightNHS servicefortheirparticularmedical problemsowecantreatthemas

quicklyaspossible.Iwould encouragepeopletovisitourgetin theknowwebsite,tofindoutwhatis available,sothattheycaninstantly accessthebestservicesfortheir requirements.”.

Overseveralweeksvariousthemes underthe‘GetintheKnow’seriesto raiseawarenessofthesupport availableandactionyoucantake. Thethemeswecoverwillbe highlightedyourGPpractice,treating minorailmentsandwhattodoifyou needurgenthelp.

Aheadofthis,Rachnahasshared threetoptipsforgettingcarethis winterasanexampleofthekindof informationthatwillbepromotedas partofthecampaign:“Ifyouare generallyingoodhealth,youcan treatmanyminorillnessesand injuriesyourself,withoutneedingan NHSappointment.Ifyoudofeelyou needsomeextraguidance,youcan usetheNHSapporwebsite,NHS 111Onlineoryourlocalpharmacy.If youcan’ttreattheillnessyourselfor itisn’tgettinganybetter,useyourGP practice.Forurgenthelp,useNHS 111whichisavailableonlineorby phone.”

Peoplecanvisit www.getintheknow.co.ukonlineand followthecampaignonsocialmedia using#GetInTheKnow.

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Donationsoftinfoodornon-perishableitemsarealso welcomeandcanbeedroppedofftotheBaptistchurch onTuesdaymorningstoobetween11.00amto12noon. Ityouwouldliketodonatebutareunabletogettothe Church,pleasetelephone07395054771andyour donation(s)canbecollected. Thankyou.

CaninePartners

MynameisKatieRocheandIworkforCanine Partners,alocalcharitythattrainspuppiestobecome assistancedogsforindividualswithphysical disabilities.

Wearecurrentlylookingforvolunteerstobecome ‘PuppyParents’tohelpusraiseandtrainourpuppies fromeightweeksofage,untiltheyarereadytogointo theiradvancedtraining!

A‘PuppyParent’isgivenfrequenttrainingtobesthelp themtrainandcareforourpuppies,haveallthe puppiesfoodandvetbillspaidforandgetlotsof opportunitiesforsocialisingwithinourcharity.

Unfortunatelypost-pandemicwehavestruggledto recruitvolunteersandthenumberofassistancedogs wehavebeenabletoprovidehasdropped dramatically.

Thedogslocaltoyourarea,areRobynandReggie! Youcanspotthemwearingtheirpurpleharnessesand CaninePartnerBandannas.

Ifyouthinkyoucanhelpustrainmoreassistancedogs andpositivelyimpactmorelives,thenpleasecontact meviamyemail:katier@caninepartners.org.uk Thankyou.

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Puppytrainingco-ordinatorLeicestershireand Nottinghamshire.

Shepherd.Onthisoccasionheused asystemcalledkoroingwhich involvesthecompleteremovalofall existingvegetationandthe applicationofloamandgrassseed. Theresulthasbeenoutstandingand thefinishedproducthasreceived tremendousacclaimbyother groundsmen.Thephotographshows thesquareafterthenewgrasshas beentrimmedforthefirsttimeby Richardandhisteam.

Thesuccessofthemen’ssenior teamsandthereturntothePremier Divisionofthe1stXIhasbeenwell documented.Howevermany individualscanalsolookbackon 2022withgreatsatisfaction.Intotal sevencenturieswerescoredforthe clubwithLiamO’Farrellgettingthree ofthemandindoingsoscoring1146 runs.CharlieTaylorscoredhis eleventhcenturyforthecluband remarkablyhisfirstforthe1stXI. Thisdrawshimlevelwiththemuch missedJohnMills.MoSalejeealso scoredhisfirstcenturyforthe1stXI, nextseason’scaptainHenryWhait scoredhisfirstcenturyforthe2ndXI andJoeHowlettscoredhismaiden centuryfortheSundayXI. Bowlerstoohadtheirchancetoshine in2022.Forthe1stXIZahirTaher wastheoutstandingperformerwho, withhisleftarmspin,snared36 victimsandforthe2ndXIJoeStorer andKetanDudharejiawerethetop performerswith24wicketseach.The season’sleadingwickettakerforthe SundayXIwasDaveTebbuttwith19 wicketsbutsonBennowhas96 wicketsfortheteamandhopestobe thefirstplayertopassthe100mark nextyear.Aspecialmentionmustgo totheevergreenPaddyOakmanwho scoredhis15,000thrunfortheclub. WelldonePaddybuthestillhas somewaytogotocatchJohnMills whorecordednearly19,000runs.

TheSirenswillbeenteringtwosides intheEastMidlandsWomen’s Cricketleaguein2023andtheclub willbeenteringjuniorsidesatall levelsfromKwikcricketerstounder 17sintheLeicestershireYouth CricketLeague.Contactdetailsfor winternetsandforallsides,youngor old,willbepublishedafterChristmas.

RogerPole

BrooksbyGardening Club

HappyChristmastoallourmembers andfriends,wehaveenjoyedsome goodmeetingsthisseasonandare lookingforwardtotryingoutour experimentalchangeoftimeand venueforJanuaryandFebruary,so thoughtIhadbetterremindyouthat wewillbeintheRugbyClubon BarkbyRoad,Queniboroughon 18th January –SeasonalCamerawith RichardAdamsand 15thFebruaryVegetablesforAllSeasonswithMike Daveyat10amfor10.30am. Ifyouhavenotvisiteduspreviously butthisnewtimesuitsyouwewill welcomeyourvisit.

ForfurtherinformationphoneJosie 01162601478orMadeleine0116 2605539.