Syston Town News April 2023

SystonStationProjectUpdate

SystoninBloom/StationAdoptersarepleasedtoreport thatourprojecttoupgradeourplantersisnowmaking goodprogress.

OurAmberolplantersarrivedmidJanuary,fourofwhich arenowinstalledontherailingsoftherampleadingtothe platform.

Alloftheoldwoodenfloorplantersandtheoldbarrier basketshavenowbeenremovedfromtheplatformto enableEMRmaintenancestafftopaintthefence,in readinessforthe positioningofthenew ones.Ourtargetfor completionofthe installationofthenew plantersis31stMarch. Itwillthenbetimetofill themupandmakethem lookbeautifulforthe benefitofpassengers.

OurthanksagaintoGreen StripeMedia,D.R. Electricaland,most recently,toWreakeValley RotaryClubfortheir contributions.

Youcanfinduson FacebookunderSystonIn BloomStationAdopters.

Weareappealingfor regularannual,oroneoff sponsorship,forthe seasonalpurchaseof plants.

Plaqueswillbeprovided andfittedtoplantersto showourappreciationof yoursupportofourproject.

Gratefulthankstoourteam ofvolunteerswhoare workingextremelyhardto completetheproject.If you’renottakingatrain, whynottakealookaround toseetheirgoodwork, whichwillundoubtedlybea credittoSyston.

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GrowGiveLive

Marchhasbeenabusymonthforthe GrowGiveLiveteam. WeheldourAGMon15thMarch wherewelaunchedourBigSpring Raffle;therafflewillbedrawnon 19thApril,sothere'sstilltimetoget ticketstobeinwithachanceof winningsomeamazingprizes, includingtwofirstclassticketson EastMidlandRailway,andthis beautifulbunnybySyston'sown KnittingBanxsy!Picturedbelow.

Wehavealso visitedSyston Scoutsforan eveningof activities, learningabout theimportant rolepollinators playinkeeping usfed,and plantingsome cresstogrow (welovean eggandcresssandwich!).We'llbe backwiththeScoutslateroninApril togetstartedonsomeserious planting.

WearealsosupportingSystonTown Council'sEastMidlandsinBloom entry,byadoptingsomeplanters aroundtown,whichweplantofill withlovelyseasonalproduceforthe community.

Ifyouwouldliketojoinus,please dropusanemailormessageuson Facebook,wewouldlovetohear fromyou.

Theviewsandopinionsexpressedonour Letterspagearethoseoftherespective authorsanddonotreflecttheopinionofthe SystonTownNews.

DearEditor, RobinRobber

Emailuson growgivelivesyston@gmail.com,or followourFacebookpage(search GrowGiveLive)fordetailsonhowto buyyourtickets.

Finally,weweredelightedtoseethat CharnwoodBoroughCouncilhave approvedapproximately£50,000in theirbudgetfor2023/24tobuilda CommunityGardeninSyston;weare excitedtobepartofthatjourneywith theCounciltocreateaninclusive, friendlyspaceforSyston'sresidents togettogethertostrengthen communitylinks,improvepersonal wellbeingandlearntolivemore sustainablybyworkingtogetherto growourownproduce.

Iwassorrytohearaboutthetheftof therobins,MrBiggerstaff.Youare nottheonlyone.Thesamethinghas happenedatCropstonand Thurcastoncemeteryrepeatedly sinceJuly2015.Atalltimesofthe year.Wehavenowstoppedputting themon.Ihope,likeus,youandyour lovedonehavevisitsfromreal Robinssingingandatleasttheywill notbestolen.

Takecare.

J.Talbott

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DefibrillatorInstalled inMemoryofMichael Billingham

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OnMonday20thFebruaryagroupof residentsatStPetersCourtgathered toseethededicationofadefibrillator inmemoryofMichaelBillingham (knownto mostas Mick). Mickhad beena residentatSt. PetersCourt since2016. Hehadlived inSystonfor over50years andwasa familiarface tomany.Heoriginallylivedon SandfordRoad.Mickwasaregularin alltheWorkingMen'sClubsin SystonandthenlaterinThe Grosvenor,justupfromStPeters Court.

SadlyMickdiedfollowingacardiac arrestwhichoccurredwhilesitting outsideSt.PetersCourtinAugust 2022,hewas77.

TheFamilyhaveusedMichael's legacytofundthesupplyofa defibrillatorwhichisinstalledonthe wall,bythedoorway,outsideSt

Peters.ItisavailableforallStPeter's residentsandthelocalcommunity.

Ourpicturesshowsomeofthe residentswithMick’sNephewRobert Williams,below,acloseupofthe defibrillatorandthememorialplaque, left,andapictureofMick.

OurpicturesshowsL-R:SallyRamadho (CharnwoodBoroughCouncil),Cynthia Bradbury,MargaretJacobson,Robert Williams,PaulineHughesandDaisy Landes

CallingAllOlderResidentsWhoMayHave Memoriesofthe1953Coronation.

AreyouoldenoughtohavememoriesofHerMajestyQueenElizabeth thesecond'sCoronationin1953?

SystonParishchurchintendstoorganiseanexhibitiontocelebratethe CoronationofKingCharlesovertheMayBankHolidayweekendatthe beginningofMay.

Whereveryouwerebornorwerelivingin1953,we'dlovetohaveyour memoriesofthathistoricoccasiontodisplayinthechurch.

Pleasetypeyourmemoriesupandsendordeliverthemto SystonTown News at55GoodesLane,SystonLE72JLoremail:fiona@systontownnews. co.ukby Monday17thApril.

Ifyouhaveanyphotostogowithyourmemoir,pleasescanthemifpossible andsendwithyourmemoir.

LocalauthorFelicityAustinsetsthesceneforyourmemoirsbelow; 'Itwasthecoronationin1953whichsawthefirstbigsurgeinthenumberof televisionsets;some100,000newsetsweresoldthatyear.Peoplegathered roundtheirownandneighbours’sets,sometimeswithascreenmagnifierin placetoenlargethepicture,towatchtheprocessionandtheceremony, beforetakingpartinstreetpartiesandothercelebrations.Welivedonlyabout fourmilesfromWindsor,soalthoughIwasonlysixyearsold,Iwastakento seethefloodlightingofWindsorCastleandtheparadeofdecoratedboatsand raftsontheThamesthatevening.Likemostotherthingsinthosedays,the buntingthatwehungoutsideourhousewashome-made;Iremembermy mothercuttingupwhitesheetsandmyfather’sworn-outbluepyjamas,butI don’trememberwhattheredfabricwasalthoughIthinkitmusthavebeen someoldsheetingdyed….Andofcourseeveryschoolchildinthecountrywas givenasouvenirmug.Haveyoustillgotyours?’

fastgameofnetball.Sessions consistoffunskillsanddrillsfollowed byagameofnetball.

Joinafriendlygroupof‘older’ladies forwalkingnetballsessionsin Syston.Walkingnetballisaslowed downversionofthegamedesigned forallabilities.Suitableforladieswho haveneverplayed,notplayedsince schooldaysorcannolongerplaya

Sessionsareheldinthesportshallat WreakeValleyAcademy,Parkstone Road,Systonon Mondays5pm–6pm.Cost:£2.50 (cash)per sessionwithno commitmentto attendevery week.

Forfurther information contactChris Love07806786 350orjustturn up,noneedto book.Parkingis availableoutside thesportshall.

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Mob:07767603746

Syston

ConservativeClub

59HighStreet,Syston

Whynotbookour LargeFunctionRoom

TheMaltHouseSuitefor WeddingReceptionsandParties

WeHaveTwoFullSized SnookerTablesintheClub

QuizNight: Sunday9thApril

Bingoisplayedevery

Thursday9pmandSaturday 8.30pm-Wednesdayafternoon bingostarts2pmdoorsopen1pm

Wearealsonowthe headquartersoftheSystonand DistrictRoyalBritishLegion. Meetingswillbeheldonthethird Sundayofeachmonthat1pm

SlimmingWorld

Helen9.30amand11.30am Mob:07949123898

Clive3.30pm,5.15pmand7pm Mob:07909837215

Agoodselectionof Beers, WinesandSpirits. FriendlyBarStaff

MembersChildrenallowedinthe Loungeuntil9pm (Underparentalcontrol)

NewMembershipisAvailable

Tel:01162605775

TalesfromthePlotfor April

forthebeanswhilstthebeanshelpto stabilisethecornplants,makingthem lessvulnerabletoblowingoverinthe wind.Theshallow-rootedsquash plantsbecomealivingmulch, smotheringemergingweedsand cuttingdownonwaterevaporation fromthesoil,thusimprovingthecrops' overallchancesofsurvivalindry years.Thebeansfixnitrogenontheir roots,improvingthefertilityofthesoil forthefollowingyear.Couplethatwith thehugeamountofvegetation producedbythecombinationthatcan beduginorcompostedandthe sustainabilityofthemethodsoon provesitself.

It’snowtimetosetthesweetcornseed undercover,ifyouhaven’talready doneso.Trysettingthemincelltrays wrappedinclingfilm:mineareona bedroomwindowsill.AssoonasIsee thempushingattheclingfilmIjustsnip theclingfilmwithapairofscissorsand allowthemtogrowthrough,it’snever failedforme.

I’veheardinthepastgardenerstalking abouttheThreeSisterssystem(see nextparagraph)-wellthisyearI’m goingtogiveitago,itseemstomake sensesoweshallsee.Ialwaysgrowa varietyofsweetcorncalledIncredible fornootherreasonthanit’sthefirst varietyofsweetcornIhadsuccesswith andIcan’tseeanypointintryinga differentvariety.Ifyou’venevergrown sweetcornIpromiseyouyou’re missingout-topickit,takeithome, getitinthefreezerasfastaspossible sothatitretainsallthenatural sugars….sweetcornlosesitssugars fromthemomentitispickedsothe sooneryoucangetitinthefreezeror inthepantocooktheneatthebetter. Thetraditionofgrowingsweetcorn, beansandsquashestogetherislaid downinthestoriesoftheIroquois people(NativeNorthAmericans)who believedthatcorn,beansandsquash werethreeinseparablesistersand wouldonlygrowandthrivetogether. Bringingthingsrightuptodate,itis easytoseethatthetraditiondescribes asustainablegrowingmethod providinglong-termsoilfertilityand maximisinggrowingspace.The sweetcornprovidesanaturalsupport

SuccessingrowingusingtheThree Sisterssystemdoesneedsome carefulattentiontotimingandseed spacing;ifyousimplyplantallthreein thesameholeatthesametimeyou willendupwithatangleofbeansand squashesfightingforsupremacy, overwhelmingthesweetcorn completely!Youmayuseanyofour varietiesofSweetcornandeither ClimbingFrenchBeans,RunnerBeans orBorlottiBeans.

Thereisalotofworktobedoneonthe allotmentsatthistime.Ifyougrowyour potatoesinthetraditionalway,nowis thetimetodigthetrenches.Igrow minein30Lcontainerssononeedfor digging,patienceisavirtuethough,I won’tplantmineuntilMaywhenall chancesoffrostshouldbegone.I’ve learntfromthepast,ifyourpotatoes getfrosteditusuallyhalvesyourcrop. Carrots,beetrootandotherrootcrops canbegrownfromseeddirectinthe groundtowardstheendofthismonth withthehopetheydon’tpoketheir headsaboveuntilthefrostshave gone.Peascansafelygoinnow,my grandsonisgrowingafewofhisown: pickingandeatingpeasdirectfromthe plantissomethingallofusenjoy!More tendercropslikeRunnerBeansand FrenchBeanswillnotgooutuntilnext month.

Ilovethistimeoftheyear,ifallgoes welltheworkputinnowwillsupply vegetablesformyfamilyfortherestof thisyearandintothenext,fingers crossed.

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EASTERWORDSEARCH

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Thefirstthreecorrectentriesdrawnoutwillbethe winnersofthecompetition.

Findthefollowinghiddenwordstowin.

EasterNest Eggs

ChocolateGoodFridayChicks

SpringHotCrossBunsDaffodils

RibbonPalmSundayBasket

BunniesEggHuntFlowers

YellowEasterBonnetJesus

OnecalltoSwiftFittedFurnitureandwe’llarrange anoobligationestimatetomakethemostofyour Bedroom,kitchenorhomeofficespace.Friendlyservice andprofessionalfitting-forlessthanyou’dthink. Tel:01162460686 tofindoutmoretoday

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BirstallandDistrictArt Society

OurEarlyEveningArtSessionsarenow upandrunningatWanlipVillageHallon Wednesdayeveningsfrom6.30pmto 8.30pm

Theyareaninformalgettogether,ina friendlyatmosphereforanyonetocome alongandpaintordrawintheirownstyle andmedium,attheirownpace.Although itisnotateachingclass,itishopedto havesomeworkshopsessionsfromtime totime.

Thecostis£3.00persession(tocover thehallhirecostsandrefreshments).

Nobookingisrequired–Justturnup.You reallywillbemostwelcome.

InadditiontotheWednesdayevening sessions,memberscanmeetevery Fridaymorningfrom9.30amto 12.00noonatBirstallCo-opSports& SocialClub,foraninformalpainting/ drawingsession.Nobookingisrequired–Justturnup.Youreallywillbemost welcome.

Anyonewantingtoseeifourartsessions (WednesdaysandFridays)arewhatthey arelookingfor,cancomeforuptothree weeksforjustthe£3.00sessionfee.After thattheywouldneedtojointhesocietyto beabletocontinuecoming.Our memberscanbeanyage,butanyone undertheageof18mustbe accompaniedtomeetingsbya responsibleadult.

WeholdeveningLiveArtDemonstrations onceamonthandfulldetailsareonour websitewww.badas.uk.Thenextone, whichwillbeon 11thApril,isbySallyann Brackett,makingawelcomereturntous. HersubjectwillbeBritishwildlife.She employsatechniquethatusespenand inkontissuepaperwhichisthencollaged ontoabackgroundcanvas.Oldmapsand bookpagescanbeusedinthe background.Highlightsandhintsof colourareaddedafterwardsusing watercoloursandacrylics.

Thedemonstrationeveningsareheldat theTaraPalmer-TomkinsonCentreatthe CedarsAcademyBirstall.Thechargefor non-membersis£4.Theystartpromptly at7.00pmandfinishat9.00pm.

On 9thMay,itwillbealocalartist,Lesley Brookes,providingtheliveart demonstration.Shewillbeproducinga landscapeinacrylicandthesubjectwill betheNorfolkBroads.

MeltonMemorials

Wealsorunafewseriesofartclasses duringtheyearaswellasonedayart workshops.

AlthoughournameisBirstallandDistrict ArtSociety,ourmemberscomefromall areasofLeicestershire,includingRothley, Syston,Thrussington,EastGoscote, Groby,Quornandmanyothers.Please visitourwebsitewww.badas.ukforfull detailsofallouractivities.

FriendsofBarkby RoadCemetery

Helloeveryone.Well,whatamixof weatherswe’vehadsofarthis month,thesnow,althoughverycold hasmadeourbeautifulcemeterylook fantastic–crispwhite,glistening snow,withspringflowers,peeping through,aswereourfloraltributesto ourlovedones.

Removalofdeadflowersand ChristmaswreathsandChristmas decorationsisstillongoing.Ihope youliketheStPatrick’sDay/Mother’s Daymixeddisplayinthechapel.We havetosayagreatbigthankyouto SystonBanksyforherSaintPatrick’s Daycontribution.

Asalways,ifyouwouldliketoplace abench,orroseinthecemeteryfor yourlovedone,allyouhavetodois contactCatherineVoyceatSyston towncouncilordave.hackett68@ outlook.com.Likewise,ifyou’dliketo hireourbeautifulchapelforany reason,whetheritbeforthe remembranceofalovedone,orfora funeral.

Havealovelyonemontheveryone. TakecareloveRos.

SystonWardCandidates–ThisisaThreeseatWard;youwillhaveThreeVotes.Contactusat: Facebook–SystonConservativesore-mailsystonconservatives@yahoo.com

SimonBradshawhaslivedand workedinandaroundSystonfor over20years,heismarriedto Stephwithadaughterwhoattends WreakeValleyBradgateAcademy. Apassionateandexperienced localcampaigner,Simonhas previouslyservedonSystonTown Councilandcurrentlyrepresents SystonEastWardatCharnwood BoroughCouncil.

SarahhaslivedinSystonforover 30years.“Iamcurrentlyanadult tutorforadultswithlearning disabilitiesanddifficulties.Iamon thecommitteeforSystonTown CricketClubandplayfortheSirens whoarethewomen’steam.Iam currentlyonSystonTownCouncil andMemberoftheAmenities CommitteeasIamreallyinterested inkeepingtheparksandopen spaceslookinggoodandkeeping Systonagreatplacetoliveand workforthepeopleofSyston.”

Kathasbeenpassionateabout workingforthecommunitysince shewasatschoolandliveslocally withherhusbandJamesandtwo youngchildren.ProfessionallyKat worksasanarchivistforalarge publicsectororganizationin Leicestershire.“I’vebeeninvolved withanumberofeventslocally, includingtheSystonSummer FayreandI’mnowtheTreasurer oftheSystonSummerFayre Committee.”

WreakeValleyWardCandidates–ThisisaThreeseatWard;youwillhaveThreeVotes.Contactusat:Facebook–wreakevalleyconserva�vesore-mailwreakevalleyconserva�ves@gmail.com

ARearsbyParishCouncillorfor sevenyearswithanotablewinon appealfortherefusalofplanningfor 66housesinthevillage.An Accountantbyprofessionworkingfor anAmericanmultinational corporationinapanEuropeanrole. AnavidbridgeplayerandTreasurer ofalocalLeicesterclub.Interests includereading,gardening,and walking.“Iamkeentosupportour localteamwhodeliversomuchfor ourcommunity.”

DanielGrimleyhaslivedin Queniboroughforaround30years. DanielhasservedasaCharnwood BoroughCouncillorcontinuouslysince May2011.Danielhasservedon severalcommitteesbuthasbeenon planscommitteesincefirstbeing elected.Heregularlyspeaksin oppositiontolargehousing developmentsasaWardCouncillorat PlansCommittee.Hehashadagood numberofsuccessesincludingthe recentrefusalofthehousingon BarkbyRoad,Queniborough.Daniel regularlyattendsParishCouncil meetings,holdsregulardrop-in surgeries,meetslocalresidents, regularlyattendscommunitymeetings andsupportscommunityevents.He enjoyswalkinglocally.

Jamesis38andhasworkedforthe communitymostofhisadultlife.In thepast17yearshe'sservedasa SchoolGovernor,aParish Councillor,BoroughCouncillorand in2017hewaselectedtheCounty CouncillorforSystonFosse.Heis currentlyCabinetLeadMemberfor PublicHousingonCharnwood BoroughCouncil.Jamessaid “gettingresultsforresidentsiswhat drivesme.Whetheritsfightingto defendourcountryside,protecting thoseserviceswhichmattermostto ourcommunityordoingeverythingI canforthosewhoneedmyhelp,it’s arealprivilegetoworkforthe peopleinourarea.”Jamesis marriedandliveslocallywithhiswife Katandtwoyoungchildren.

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PromotedbyStephBradshawonbehalfofSimonBradshaw,SarahBraker,KatrinaPoland,andpromotedbyPatrickByrneonbehalfofAntheaByrne,DanielGrimley andJamesPolandofCharnwoodConservatives,AllatUnit3,Suite28,QEstate,Queniborough,Leicestershire,LE73FP.PrintedBySystonTownNews

BikeandTrikeMeet!

Backbypopulardemand,Love LoughboroughBIDisbringing motorbikes,trikesandscooterstothe TownCentre.

ThefirstBikeandTrikeMeetwillbe heldintheMarketPlaceon Sunday 23rdApril2023,forthefirstoftwo bikemeetsthisyear,between10am and4.00pm.

Comeandjoinusforagreatdayout andseedisplaysofmodern,classic andvintagescooters,mopeds,bikes andthreewheelers.Shops,cafes andrestaurantswillbeopenand therewillbemusicintheMarket Placethroughouttheday.

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LoughboroughBIDChairmansaid: “ComeandenjoysomefreeSunday funinLoughboroughandwhilstyou areinthetown.don’tforgetto downloadourLoyalFreeapptograb somegreatoffersanddiscounts aroundthetownorparticipateinone ofourDigitalTrails”

LisaBrown,BIDManager,said:“This isoneofmanyeventsweareputting onduring2023toencouragevisitors toourtowntoenjoyafundayoutfor allthefamilytohelpsupportour wonderfulbusinesses.Notonlywill theeventprovideafreefamilyfun dayout,butwillhelpsupportlocal tradeandwehopevisitorswillreturn whentheyseesomeoftheamazing shops,cafesandrestaurantsthatwe have.Wehopetoseeyouthere.”

TheBikeandTrikeMeetwillalso returnin SeptemberonSunday 24th.YoucanfollowourFacebook pageforuptodateinformationat LoughboroughBikeandTrikeMeet.

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Bowling’sExciting NewFormat Launched

The‘BowlingBash’-anexcitingnew formatforbeginnersandexperienced playersalike-istobelaunchedon thebowlinggreeninCentralParkin Systonon Saturday22ndApril startingat2.00pm.

CrickethasitsT20.Bowlinghasnow developedasimilarlyexcitingshortformformattoattractmoreplayersto whatisquitewronglyidentifiedasa gamereservedfortheolder generation.

Thegameissuitedtoallagesand genders.Eachgamelastsnomore thananhour.Participationisfreeof chargeandnospecialequipment–otherthanfootwearwithoutheels-is required.TheclubhouseBarwillbe openforplayersandspectators. Awarmwelcomeisofferedtoall. Simplyturnupandenjoythe challenge.Meetnewfriends.Learna newskill.

SystonBowlingClub

JOININTHEBOWLSBASH!

Allages,male,female,welcomed.Eachgametakesnomorethan1hour. ClubhouseandBaropenforspectatorsandplayers.Flatshoes(noheel)isallthekit youneed.Bowlsprovidedfreeofcharge.

PresidentShirleyFranklin welcomedNewBarkbyW.I. MemberstotheInstitute’s Marchmeeting.

‘Jerusalem’wassung,followedby businessmatters.Thanksweregivento everyoneforsupportingthefunauction inFebruary.

ThespeakerfortheeveningwasSam Dobson,amemberoftheElgarSociety, whichpromoteshismusic.Withpowerpointpresentation,thetalkrevealedthe lifeandtimesofEdwardElgar(18571934)andhow,fromanearlyage,he learnedtoplayseveralinstrumentsand madejottingsonhisnotebooksof musicalnotes.Hisfatherwasan

FossewayBowlsClub SummerSeason2023

Ouroutdoorseasoncommenceson Saturday15thAprilwhenournew PresidentMrLeePalingwillbowlthe firsttwowoodsofficiallyopeningthe green.

Weextendawarmwelcometoseven newmembersthisyear,fourmen andthreeladiesbringingthetotal membershipto106.

Wehaveafullprogrammeoffixtures tolookforwardtowithmatchesof someformoranotherbeingplayed oneverydayoftheweek. Sadlywesaygoodbyetoourgood

organistandpianistandyoungEdward oftenaccompaniedhimtograndhouses toentertainguests.

Edwardwrotedancemusicforstaffata localmentalhospitalanddrewideas fromtheareaswherehelivedin Worcesterandinparticular,theMalvern Hillswherehedidplentyofwalking; therearestatuescommemoratinghis lifearoundthearea.

In1889hemarriedCarolineRoberts,a pupil,despiteheraunt’sdisapproval. Theirlifetogetherproducedone daughter.By1900hehadaknighthood bestowedonhim.

HewasveryinvolvedwiththeThree ChoirsFestival(Gloucester,Hereford andWorcesterCathedralsinturn)and alsowrotemusicfortheopeningofthe

friendRobertBlandwhopassed awayinFebruaryoflastyear.Weare delightedthatRobert’swifeMargaret hasagreedtobeourSeniorVice PresidentandwithRobert’sashes havingbeenscatteredonour memorialgarden,Robertwill continuetobewithusinspirit. Ourannualtourwilltakeusto Scarboroughthisyearandabig thankyoutoChrisTresslerwhohas organisedit.Wehavethreeorfour memberswhoarenottoogoodatthe momentandweallwishthemwell. Wearecontinuingwithour‘Rollup Monday’whenanyoneinterestedin takingupbowlscancomedownto

CarillonTowerinLoughboroughin1923. Aswellasthetalk,therewasthe opportunitytohearafewbarsofmusic fromElgar’svastrepertoire,including ‘Nimrod’(fromtheEnigmaVariations)to LandofHopeandGlory(withoutwords whenfirstcomposed).Hislegacystill livesontoday.

ThevoteofthankswasgivenbyValerie Cobb,thecompetition,Flowersfrom one’sgardenwaswonbyJeanBrutnall andtherafflewaswonbyShirley Franklin.TeaswereservedbyJulie Malamandherteamfortheevening. Thenextmeetingwillbe Wednesday 5thApril atSystonCommunityCentre at7.30pm.Visitorsarealwayswelcome andthespeakerwillbeIanRetsonfrom TheWoodlandTrust.

theclubwheretheywillbewelcomed andhelpedtoplaythegame.We offersixfreesessions.Allweaskis youbringflatshoessoasnotto damagethegreen.

Wesayabigthankyoutothe maintenanceteamwhohave labouredthroughthewintertoensure thegreenisinperfectconditionfor thestartoftheseason.

Wehaveafullprogrammeofsocial eventsthroughoutthesummer includingastreetpartyto commemoratetheKing’scoronation. Welookforwardtoanother successfulbowlingseason.

ARIESMarch21-April19

WiththeSuninyoursignthismonth Aries,you’llbelooking–andfeeling–justsowonderful!Newbeginningsfor youtooandnotbecauseit’sspring.For inmanyways,you’llbemaking changesandseeingthingsina differentway.Anewwardrobeanda changeofstylewillmakeyourlife complete.Othersarefascinatedinyou.

TAURUSApril20-May20

Whenwalkingthroughnewterritory,it’s besttotakejustlittlestepsuntilyouget usedtotheterrain!Thus,thismonth, remembertotakeitslowlywhilstyou getusedtoafewnewfacesandnew waysofdoingthings.Soanew environmentisinstoreforyouandone thatismoresuitedtoyour temperamentandwayofdoingthings.

GEMINIMay21-June20

You’realwaysupforagoodchatanda laughGeminiandapleasuretohave around.However,thismonth,you’llbe rubbingshoulderswithboldand powerfulindividualssobecarefulwhat yousayanddo.Foreyeswillbe watchingyouandsomehowevery movethatyoumake.Finally,some promotionorrewardisoffered.Hurrah!

CANCERJune21-July22

Yourhomelifeisdelightful!Loved onesdrawnearandchildrenarea pleasuretobearound.Youwon’tfeel lonelythismonthwithclosesoulsto confidein.Howeversomething interestingcatchesyoureye–anew hobbyorleisurepursuit?Seemsthat youcan’tresistdippingyourtoeinthe water.Butdoweighupcostsin realisticterms.

April

LEOJuly23-August22

Althoughyouabsolutelylovecompany Leo,thismonthwillbesettotestyou slightlywhenyoufindyourselfhaving tothinkonyourowntwofeetwithout thehelporsupportofothers.Thiswill developyourindependencealthough youwillfeelquiteunsureofyourselfat times.Justtrytostaywiththetried andtestedandlogicalpath.

VIRGOAugust23-Sept22

Timeshavebeenalittleroughrecently Virgotosaytheleastbutexpectthe choppywaterstocalmdownnowand youwillalsoseethetremendous progressthatyouhavemade.Sogive yourselfapatonthebackand congratulateyourselfforthehardwork. Someonesomewhereisthinkingofyou andwantstogetintouch.

LIBRASept23-Oct22

Althoughyourepresentthescales,life certainlyfeelsoutofbalanceattimes asyoulurchfromonethingtoanother! However,thiscanbequiteexcitingat timesasyouseeyoursociallifepickup afteralongspellofstagnationand othersmakingabeelineforyou.As yourpopularitysoars,lookoutfora newromanticconnection.

SCORPIOOct23-Nov22

Othersaren’tnecessarilyseeingthe tremendousprogressthatyou’re making,mainlyduetothefactthatyou tendtoworkquietlyandprivately.But youaredoingsoverywell!Slowly,you letothersseejustwhatyou’ve achievedandthey’resoimpressed thatyou’llreceiveoffersofhelpand support. Welldone!

SAGITTARIUSNov23-Dec21

Thismonthyou’llhaveadilemmain knowingwheretofocusyourenergies –andmoney!Foryoucandoonlyone thingatatimeSagittariusandsobe carefulnottospreadyourselftoo thinly.Also,‘goodthingscometohe whowaits’assomethinglongcherishedandawaitedcomesinto view.Lifeissimplygreat!

CAPRICORNDec22-Jan19

You’reworkinghardCapricorn, fetchingandcarryingforothersmostly yetalsoconcernedaboutyourown workload!Sotrytopaceyourself-you canonlydoonethingatatime!Your financesaregoingwellwiththe chancetosaveyourpenniesand reallystarttobuildupanicenestegg forthefuture.Goodidea.

AQUARIUSJan20-Feb18

Someoneisobservingyourwork performanceandreckoningthatyou couldbeinforapromotionsomeday soon!Sojustkeepyourheaddownand keepondoingjustwhatyou’realways doing,becauseit’sgoingdownwell. Butdotakesometimeoutforrestand recuperationAquariusbecauseit’s beenawhilesinceyoudidso.

PISCESFeb19-March20

Makethemostofthesunbeingin yoursignrecentlybeingastheheavy andseriousplanetofSaturnhasalso justentered!Thisplanetbringssome realcommitmentandhardworkand yetalsowonderfulrewardsand accomplishmentifyoucanjustdo what’sexpected.Othersstarttosee andvalueyouasapersonthis month.

JeanneDouglasofferspsychicreadingsinPalmistry,Tarot,CrystalandPersonalAstrology. Hertelephonenumbersare01664562471or07931293855.

TheMertonPrimary SchoolWaste Warriors

Theyeartwochildrenhavebeen learningaboutwasteandhowto reduceit.

ThechildrenareWasteWarriorsand aretryingtoraiseawarenessabout wastetohelpreduceit.

SystonBandSeek Sponsorship

MooreFoundation. Inreturn,youcanexpectwidelocal exposureaswellassomenational andinternationalattention.

Mostofthebandmembersarefrom Syston. Ifyoucanhelporformore informationpleasecontact systonbandmail@yahoo.co.uk

SystonBandwhowereestablishedin 1800’sandperformatvariousevents acrosstheyearaswellascompeting andwinningcompetitionsatnational level.

Behindtheperformancesthereisa lotofhardwork,planningand arrangingsuitableplaylists,band memberscommittingtorehearsals andperformances.

TheyalsosetuptheChrisMoore Foundationwhichprovidesfree musictuitionforyoungpeoplewho areunabletoaffordtoplay.This includestheloanofamusical instrument,purchaseofsheetmusic aswellastuition.

Thebandarenowinneedofa sponsortohelpwithuniform,musical equipmentandgeneraloperating costs,oradonationtotheChris

Theyhavebeeninspiredbythe SingaporeanartistTanZiXi’s‘Plastic Ocean’exhibitandshowcasedtheir ownsculpturesmadeofrecycled materialsinaminiexhibitionto parentsandfamilymembers.

TeacherStrikeA Student’sView

knowntothem.Childrenarelosing outbecausetherearen’tenough teachers.

AsafirstyearGCSE student,myeducation isvitalandaffectsmy opportunitiesinthe future.Thismeans thathavingacover teacherisasetback whichmaynotbe recoverable.

Theirteachersentthepicturesinthis articletoshowwhatthechildrenhad achieved.

Wednesdaythe1stofFebruarywas thefirstdayinaseriesofstrikesby theNationalEducationUnion.It affected23,400schoolswithover 300,000teacherswalkingout. Thisisanongoingcampaignforafully funded,aboveinflationpayriseas teachershavelost23%inrealterms since2010.Teachersworkmore unpaidovertimethananyother profession.Workingweeksof55to60 hoursarecommonplaceandthe averagepayriseforteachersis5%.

Thegovernmentmisseditstargetfor newsecondaryteachersby41%this year.Intheabsenceofqualified teachers,substitutestaffarefillingin thegaps,butthismeansthatstudents arebeingtaughtbyteachersthat aren’tspecialisedinthatsubjectorare

Ifministersreallydo careaboutchildren’s education,theyshould maketimeto negotiateasettlement onafullyfundedpayrise.Gillian Keegan,theBritishpoliticianserving asSecretaryofStateforEducation, feels‘extremelydisappointed’that teachersvotedtostrikebecauseshe doesn’tthinkthisisthewaytoresolve disputesaboutpayandrecruitment, butthiscrisiswillonlygetworseif nothingisdonetopayteachers properlyfortheessentialworkthey do.Teachersformfullyfunctional membersofsociety;ourcountry wouldbeatalosswithoutthem.

Teachersdonotwanttogoonstrike, theywanttobeintheclassroom doingwhattheydobest,butnodoubt theywilldowhateverittakestostand upforeducation.

IsabelleWalczak

StPeterandStPaul’sChurchNews

Churches

Togetherin Syston Tobeginthe seasonofLentthechurchestogether organisedaPancakePartyinthe RomanCatholicChurchHallinBroad Street.

agoodnumberofyears!

Avoluntarycollectiontowards expenseswastakenandcameto £86topayforthecostofthe pancakesandadonationtowardsthe heatingofthehall,andlovelyand warmitwastoo.

LentLunches

ThroughouttheweeksofLentfrom 1stMarchuntilthe25ththerewere lunchesintheMethodistChurchHall. Abowlofsoupfromachoiceofthree flavoursandbreadfollowedbyacup ofteaorcoffee.Itwasagreatchance toenjoysomegood,homemade soupsandsomegoodcompany.

congregation.Weareverygratefulto theseanonymouscraftsmen.Our ownBanksyparishioners!

EasterCelebration

Thiswasathoroughlyentertaining andsuccessfuleveningstartingwith freshlycookedpancakeswitha choiceoflemonororangeslicesor maplesyrupandsugar,followedbya cupofteaorcoffee.

Adonationof£3wasaskedbutmany peoplegavemore.Afinaltotalforthe sixweekswillappearinthenext editionoftheSystonTownNews.

WorldDayofPrayer

Thisservicetakesplaceonthefirst FridayinMarcheveryyearaspartof ahugewaveofprayercirclingthe worldforatleast38hours.Itis createdbywomenindifferentpartsof theworldandthisyearwasproduced bythewomenofTaiwan.Itisan internationallyisolatedcountry strugglingtoberecognisedwhileit remainsunderthreatbyChina.

HolyWeekServices

StationsoftheCross

Monday3rdApril-7.30pm

Tuesday4thApril-7.30pm

Wednesday5thApril-7.30pm

MaundayCommunionand WashingoftheFeet

Thursday6thApril-7.30pm

GoodFriday7thApril

10.30amAllAgeWorship

2.00pmAnhourofDevotion

7.30pmGoodFridayReflection

WheneveryonehadfinishedPierre Castille,fromtheCatholicChurch, organisedachallenge.Tablesoffour orfivepeopleweregivenahundred yearsoldmapofSystonandasheet ofphotosofitemsaroundSyston suchasabuildingfaçadeoranold businesssign,forexample,tofirstly identifyandthenfindtheirplaceon themap.Itpaidforateamtohave someonewhohadlivedinSystonfor

Churchestogetherholdtheservicein SystonandthisyearStPeter&St Paul’schurchhostedtheevent.It wasledbyWendyHardyandFelicity Austinandthecongregationincluded membersoftheMethodist,Roman CatholicandAnglicanchurches. Aftertheserviceofprayer,bible readingandhymnsingingthe congregationenjoyeddrinksand biscuitsandfellowshipinthechurch hall.

LadyChapelMemorial

AmemorialboardtotheReverend JohnMurch-Tucker,whowasVicarof Systonfrom1887to1907,whichwas placedintheLadyChapelhasbeen beautifullyrestoredandregildedby twovolunteersfromthe

WewillgreetEasterDaywiththe lightingofthenewfireat6.00am outsidethechurchdoor,followedby breakfastinthechurchhall.Thiswill befollowedbyajoyfulcelebrationof theCommunionserviceat10.00am withhymnsfollowedbyrefreshments andaquiethalfanhourCommunion serviceonWednesdaymorningsat 9.30am.Youareverywelcometojoin us.

Toknowmoreofwhatwearedoing lookatthewebsite:www.

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DIRECTORY

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USEFULTELEPHONENUMBERS

PostOffice,Syston. 01162603765

AgeConcernSyston. 01162601476

CRIMESTOPPERS. 0800555111

Parkinson'sUK. 08088000303 Roadline. 0800626363

Samaritans. 01162700007

SystonVolunteerCentre. 01162607888

Councils:

CharnwoodBoroughCouncil. 01509263151

Leics.CountyCouncil. 01162323232

SystonTownCouncil. 01162607150

Hospitals/Healthcare: GlenfieldHospital. 03003031573

LeicesterGeneral. 03003031573

LeicesterRoyalInfirmary. 03003031573

DirectDialtoPatientBedside. 09009061515

AccidentandEmergency: LeicesterRoyalInfirmary. 03003031573

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SystonHealthCentre

TheJubileeMedicalPractice: 2950600

TheCountyPractice: 2950500

DistrictNurses&HealthVisitors: 03003007777

Chemists: Boots. 01162698218

Sunlit. 01162602695

EastGoscotePharmacy. 01162606734

AERIALS

ImageAerials,Syston

Local,friendlyservice,competitiverates, repairs,alterations&TVtuning.Free quotes. Tel:01162603481Mob:0797 0202125.

BABYMASSAGE

Savannah-RoseBabyMassage

Forbabiesaged0-1years,fivesession babymassagecourseheldona

Wednesday,9.30am-11amatBrookside Studio,Syston.

Youmustmakecontacttobookaplaceon 07769597804 oremail

Savannah.rosebabymassage@gmail.com

BAKERY

BarkbyBakehouseLtd

Mob:07513191428

email: info@barkbybakehouse.co.uk www.barkbybakehouse.co.uk

BATHROOMANDTILING

SouterBathroomsLtd

Tel:Darren01162604105or Mob:07766685901

CARPETS

CostcutterCarpets

Tel/Fax:01162640745

email:costcuttercarpets@tiscali.co.uk

CHARITYGROUPS

AgeConcernSyston

TheMethodistChurchCentre,High Street,SystonLE71GP. Tel:01162601476.

HelpandAdviceCentreopenMondayto Friday9.00amto12.30pm.

Syston&DistrictVolunteerCentre 18SchoolStreet,Syston.

OfficeopenMondaytoFriday9.00amto 5.00pm. Tel:01162607888.

CHILDCAREGROUPS

InBTweenies

Aparent,babyandtoddlergroupfor parentswithchildrenwhohavebeenona neonatalunit.Thegroupmeetson Tuesdaysfrom10.00amuntil12noonat QueniboroughDanceCo.109Broad Street,LE71GJ. TelephoneLindsayon 07847264382. www.prembabies.co.uk

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Extralinesareonly£1each.

Inadditionthedirectoryispublishedon ourwebsite:www.systontownnews.co.uk freeofcharge

Topromoteyourbusinessinthe STN telephone01162693221

oremailfiona@systontownnews.co.uk

Leisure:

SouthCharnwoodLeisureCentre 01162640057

SystonCommunityCentre. 01162607150

SystonLibrary. 01163053500

SystonNorthfieldsTennisClub. 01162605926

SystonRugbyFC. 01162601223

SystonTwinning. 01509813723

WreakeRunners. Daniel 07958400433

Police: SystonPolice. 101 Schools/Colleges: TheMertonPrimarySchool. 01162608150

RoundhillCommunityAcademy. 01162693896

SSPeter&PaulPrimaryAcademy. 01162607577

WreakeValleyAcademy. 01162641080

BiffaWasteIssues: BiffaTransferStation. 01162696492

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

CLEANINGSERVICES

Done&Dusted

QualityCounts:Domesticand Commercial Cleans,allcleanscateredfor. Tel:01162602828Mob:07887542884 www.done-n-dusted.com

COMPUTERSERVICES

ThinkDigitalProject

AgeUKarerunningthisprojectoffering FREE1:1supportwithsmartphones, tablets,iPads,laptopsanddesktops. Whetheryouneedsupportbyphoneor online;wanttobekeptinformedabout physicalITHelpGroupswhentheyrestart,orjustdon’tknowwheretobegin–givetheProjectacallon 01162237371 oremailusonthinkdigital@ageukleics. org.ukandwewilldoourverybestto help.

CONSERVATORYROOFCLEANER

CleanStart

WellEstablished,Professional ConservatoryCleaner.FullyInsuredand DBSChecked.

ContactWayne Mob:07977505453 oremail:cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

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

NICEICregistered

Tel:01162597137Mob:07866516286 AllElectricalWorkUndertaken. MASkinnerElectricalServices

SystonBased,reliable,nojobtoosmall. Mob:07990981297

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.

FINANCIALADVISORS

FurnleyHouse

IndependentFinancialAdvisors(IFAs) 340MeltonRoad,Leicester,LE47SL Tel:01162696311 www.furnleyhouse.co.uk

FUNCTIONS&EVENT

Syston&DistrictSocialClub 01162609086orKathryn07901862487. Email:systonsocial@outlook.com

SystonR.F.C.

Tel:01162601223/2607719

email:info@systonrfc.co.uk GARAGES

QueniboroughCountyGarage Tel:01162600081/2602288

GASSERVICING

Gas-Servwell

Tel:01162367923Mob:07860735066

UnigasHeatingServices

Tel:01664434742

GUIDINGINSYSTON

Rainbows,Brownies,Guides,Senior Section&Trefoil

SystonDistrictofGuidingcatersforgirls fromage5onwards.

Rainbowsage5-7:Browniesage7-10: Guidesage10-14:Seniorsage14-25: Trefoil25+

Wewelcomevolunteerstojoinourunit leaderstoo.Tojoinorgoonourwaiting listspleasevisitwww.girlguiding.org.uk/ register

GUTTERCLEANING

Internalguttercleaningusingthelatest vacuumtechnology.Fullyinsuredand DBSchecked.ContactWayne Mob:0797 7505453 oremail: cleanstart200864@yahoo.com

HAIRDRESSING

AntehcHairandSkinStudio

Specialistinhairlossandanti-ageing. Mob:07877981877

Tracy’satSyston Tel:01162609582

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

ToAdvertiseHere

Telephone01162693221

HISTORYGROUPS

BarkbyLocalHistoryGroup

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

SystonLocalHistoryGroup

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

HOMESHARING

HomeshareLeicestershire

Connectingpeoplelookingfor companionshipandahelpinghand aroundthehomewithpeoplelookingfor safeandaffordableaccommodation. Telephone:01165040044

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

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

HPLC

LEGALSERVICES

Tel:01162608990Mob:07501495503 email:heather@hplcconveyancing.co.uk

LOCKSMITHS

JGLocksmithsLimited

Available24/7EmergencyService tel:01163400131mob:07846962825 email:graham@jglocksmiths.co.uk web:www.jglocksmiths.co.uk

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. 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.

SOCIALGROUPSCont’d

PoppiesMemoryCafe

MeetsatSystonCommunityCentrefrom

10.30amto12noononthefirstTuesday ofthemonth.DementiaSupportServices Leicestershire. Contact:01162237363. 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£13.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.

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 forfurtherdetails.

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 oremailpennistonbrent@hotmail. com

SystonMixedHockeyClub

WeplayourhomegamesatMountsorrel -SoarValleyLeisureCentre-2.30on Saturdayafternoons.Awaygamescould beanytimeonaSaturdayandatvarious venuesthroughoutLeicestershire.Lifts couldbearrangedfromSyston.

Agerangeofclubmembersteensto70's. Contactdetails-Patrickon07977 448074orJoon07786333432. patrickoakman@outlook.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

SPORTSCLUBSCont’d

WreakeRunnersRunningClub

EveryTuesdayandThursday6.45pm, plusfortnightlytracksessions.See websitefordetails.4weektrialavailable. Run@wreakerunners.co.uk www.wreakerunners.co.uk

ApolloCars

TAXI

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,giveusacallon 07077401602 formoredetailsandto arrangeatrial.

RoundhillSubaquaClub

MeeteveryThursday,termtimeonly, 8.00pmto10.00pmeitherinthe swimming poolorclassroomfortheory, plusSocialclub. WeofferTry-Divesfor £15.00(whichonlycoversthecostof oxygenandpooluseasweareanon profitableclub)soyoucantrythe experienceandfindoutmoreabout diving.Forfurtherdetails contactCarole Gilbert,DivingOfficeron07968388377.

WanlipSailingClub

Smallfriendlylocalclub.Learntosail,just cruiseorrace.Familiesverywelcome.

Social sailingSaturdays,racingSunday afternoons. Forfurtherinformationplease contactSue,daytimeon0116210 2254.Neil,eveningson01162608049, orthe clubhouse01162607864 at weekendstoarrangeavisit

Clarity

WINDOWCLEANING

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 07849888752.

NewBarkbyW.I.

MeetsFirstWednesdayinthemonth

7.30pm.SystonCommunityCentre,School Street.Visitorsalwayswelcome. Formoredetails contactPresidentMrs ShirleyFranklinon01162608498.

What’sOn Diaryfor APRIL/MAY

COUNTYANDBOROUGH COUNCILLORSURGERIES

Allcouncilsurgeriesarebeingheld viaZoomonthefirstSaturdayofthe month,thelinktothemeetingwillbe publishedonFacebook,Twitterand theSystonTownCouncilwebsite. Ifyouhaveaconcernyoucanstillemail ortelephoneyourcountyorborough councillor.Theirdetailsareasfollows: CllrJamesPoland-Mobile:07764966677; email:cllr.james.poland@charnwood.gov.uk CllrTomBarkley-Mobile:07736300220 email:cllr.thomas.barkley@charnwood.gov.uk CllrSueGerrard-Mobile:07929906042; email:cllr.sue.gerrard@charnwood.gov.uk CllrKenPacey-Phone:01162607724 email:cllr.ken.pacey@charnwood.gov.uk CllrSimonBradshaw-Mobile:0770109 8828;email:cllr.simon. bradshaw@charnwood.gov.uk

SYSTONLIBRARY

BOOKSALE

SystonLibrarystartingSaturday1st April

Whynotcomealongandgrababargain, there’ssomethingforeveryone (IfthelibraryisinSmartMode,please leavemoneyintheRedHonestyBox) JoinusthisEasterforStorytimeand Craft

Tuesday4thApril

10-30amto12noon

For4to8years

Bookingrequired,tobookpleasespeak toamemberofstafforphoneon0116 3053500

Allchildrenmustbeaccompaniedbyan adult.

FROMCLASSICSTOJAZZ2023

Saturday1stApril

7.00pm

RachaelLawson,Clarinet/Saxophone StephenWaterhouse,Piano SystonMethodistChurch

Tickets£8includinglightrefreshments

Telno01162609804/07594628961

InaidofLOROS

BROADWAYGOSPELHALL

Sunday2ndApril -4.30pm

AllAgeServicefollowedbyteaandcakes atBroadwayGospelHall,Broadway, SystonLeicesterLE71GA

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

FILMSINSYSTON

Monday3rdApril- MrsHarrisGoesto Paris

There’snofilminMaybecauseofthe extrabankholiday.

Doorsopenat1.30pm.

TicketsarenowavailableattheCard ShopinSystonoronthedooratTheOld Chapel,ChapelSt.Syston

COMMUNALBINGO

EveryWednesday 2.00pm

SystonConservativeClub,HighStreet. EveryoneWelcome.

GoodFriday7thApril

EasterMonday9thApril

EASTERSERVICES

SystonMethodistChurch

MaundyThursday6thApril -7.00pm

GoodFriday7thApril -7.00pm

EasterSunday9thApril

FamilyService10.30am

HolyCommunion6.00pm

Sunday16thApril

SongsofPraise-10.30am

EASTERMARKET

Monday10thApril 1.00pmto4.00pm

Stalls,Drinks,Food

OrganisedbyLittlen’sCrafts EasterEggHuntaroundthevillage endingatTheRoyalOak,Cossington includingaspecialvisitfromtheEaster Bunny.

SYSTONLOCALHISTORYGROUP

Monday17thApril

7.30pm

AnnualGeneralMeeting

ROTHLEYANDBIRSTALL BIRDWATCHERS

Tuesday18thApril -7.30pm

Pleasenotethechangeofdatedueto Easter.

‘Nature'sDarningNeedles’-An introductiontoDragonfliesbyKevin Reynolds TheRothleyCentre,12,Mountsorrel Lane,RothleyLE77PR(freecarparking available)

Membership£15p.a.Talksfreeto membersbutifyoujustwanttocomeand listen,comeasavisitorforjust£3.

BIKE&TRIKEMEET

Sunday23rdApril

10.00amto4.00pm

FreeEventinLoughboroughTownCentre Opentoallbikerstoturnupontheday. Thiseventcoversmodern,classic, vintage,scooters,mopedsandthree wheelers.

LiveMusicallDay.

Comeandjoinusforagreatdayout. Formoreinformationemail: manager@loveloughborough.co.ukor visitwww.loveloughborough.co.uk

LEICESTERSHIRE&RUTLAND GARDENSTRUST

Sunday23rdApril2023at2:00pm

‘GardeningfortheFuture’–Alookathowweasgardenersneedto adapttofaceachangingclimatefollowed byafullEnglishteaHobyandDistrict VillageHall,(LE143DT)

Afterthelecture,wewillservethefamous Hobyafternoonteawithsandwiches, scones,cakesandtea.

Cost:£15.50

PleasecontactElizabethon0116270 5711forbookingandpayment. www.lrgt.org

OPENDAY

Wednesday26thApril 11.00amto2pm.

Notinfulltimework?Isthiswhatyou’ve beenwaitingfor?Achancetomeetfuture friends,becomemoreactive,enjoynew interestsandsocialise.Doeshavingfun appealtoyou?Discovermoreabout theseopportunitiesandtalktoboth GroupOrganisersandmembersof SystonandDistrictu3a.

VisitourOpenDayatGrosvenorSnooker Club,Syston,LE72EN.

Wearewaitingtowelcomeyou.

BIRSTALLFLOWERCLUB

Wednesday26thApril

BirstallVillageHall7:15pm

Demonstrator:LindaSmith

Title:BestFootForward

Visitors£5

Queriesto:Sylvia01162674206or Carol01162671437

THEDOUBLEACOUNTRY MUSICCLUB

Friday28thApril CarolannB

Doorsopen6.00pm.

Theartistsperformthreex45minute sets.Entryis£6.50onthedoor. HolwellInstitute(TheStute),41Welby Rd,AsfordbyHillLE143RDTel:01664 812080.Formoreinformationcontact JohnGallagheron07952267226.

SYSTONMODELRAILWAY SOCIETY

Saturday29thandSunday30thApril

Openingtimes:

Saturday10.00amto4.30pm andSunday10.00amto4.00pm

SystonModelRailwaywillstillbeholding itsAnnualModelRailwayShowatRoots atThorpeFarm,BarkbyThorpe, Leicester,LE73QE. Admissionis£5peradultand£4per unaccompaniedchild.Accompanied childrengofree.

Therewillbeanumberoflayoutsin variousgaugesaswellasspecialist tradersanddemonstrations. Refreshmentswillbeavailable. Plentyoffreeparking

Forfurtherinformationpleasecontact Johnon07948419664oremail systonmodelrailway@gmx.co.uk. Website:www.systonmrs.org.uk

MOTOWN&SOUL

Saturday29thApril

7.30to11.00pm

QueniboroughVillageHall. Bar,Snacks,Dancing.

Tickets:Adults£5Child£2.50

Ticketsinadvanceonly fromMandy 07986871980orLiz01162692399

MayEvents

CORONATIONWEEKEND

Saturday6thMay

HRHTheKingCharliesIIIandTheQueen ConsortCoronationatWestminsterAbbey

Sunday7thMay

TheCoronationBigLunch,Streetparties. AtelevisedConcertfromWindsorCastle SystonTownCouncil’sPartyinthePark Seeadvertonpage22fordetails.

Monday8thMay

TheBigHelpOut-Allaboutvolunteering. Lookoutforlocaleventswhereyoucan getinvolved.

AWeekendof Celebrations

TheCoronationService

TheCoronationofTheKingandThe QueenConsortwilltakeplaceat WestminsterAbbeyonSaturday6th May2023.

Theservicewillbeconductedbythe ArchbishopofCanterburyandwill reflecttheMonarch’sroletodayand looktowardsthefuture,whilebeing rootedinlongstandingtraditionsand pageantry.

TheirMajestieswillarriveat

WestminsterAbbeyinprocession fromBuckinghamPalace,knownas ‘TheKing’sProcession’.Afterthe service,TheirMajestieswillreturnto BuckinghamPalaceinalarger ceremonialprocession,knownas ‘TheCoronationProcession’.

TheirMajestieswillbejoinedinthis processionbyotherMembersofthe RoyalFamily.

AtBuckinghamPalace,TheKingand TheQueenConsort,accompaniedby MembersoftheRoyalFamily,will appearonthebalconytoconclude theday’sceremonialevents.

TheCoronationConcert

OnSunday7thMay2023aspecial CoronationConcertwillbestaged andbroadcastliveatWindsorCastle bytheBBCandBBCStudios,with severalthousandpairsofticketsto bemadeavailableviaapublicballot.

TheCoronationBigLunch

TheCoronationBigLunch,atwhich neighboursandcommunitiesare invitedtosharefoodandfun together,willtakeplaceacrossthe country,alsoonSunday7thMay 2023.

TheBigHelpOut

OnMonday8thMay2023,members ofthepublicwillbeinvitedtotake partinTheBigHelpOut,whichwill encouragepeopletotryvolunteering forthemselvesandjointhework beingundertakentosupporttheir localareas.

ATasteofIndia

On Friday28thApril BharatPatel,a localTelevisioncelebritywithmorethan 30years’experienceofmaking documentariesforBBCandITVwillbe presentingtalesfromhisAutobiography andenlighteninguswithhisjourney fromIndiatoAfricatotheUnited Kingdom.

Award-winningReporter,Bharathas workedforBBCRadioLeicester,Radio 4,ITV,ITNandtheBBC.Hehas coveredmajoreventswhichhave madeheadlinesaroundtheworld, includingtheKegworthaircrash,the deathofPrincessDiana,theGujarat earthquakeandthedisappearanceof MadeleineMcCann.Butit'snotallbeen

WeNeedVolunteers!

Leicester’sLifeSkillsCharityhelps childrenmakesaferchoices,joinusand helpmakeadifferenceinyourcommunity. AtWarningZonechildrenhearreallifestories andexperiencelearningthroughinteractive zonesledbyourvolunteerguides.Thecentre issplitintotwo.Thereisageneralsafety zone-fire,arson,railways,personalsafety, water,electricity,roadsafetytonameafew! AndE-Safety-topicsincludeonlinephishing, cyberbullying,sharinganduseof inappropriateimages,onlinegroomingand more.

Bothareasexplorethemessuchaspeer pressure,criminalresponsibilityand consequences,theimportanceoftalkingtoa

abouttragedy.He'salsointerviewed Pollytheparrot,whospokefive languagesandWonky,theworld’s oldestdonkey.

Butthere'sonestoryhehasnever coveredandthatishisown.Bytheage ofeighthehadtravelledacrossthree continents.HeendedupinLeicester, afterasoothsayertoldhisparentshis futurelayinEngland.Hisfamily exchangedacomfortablelifestyleina warmclimateinZambiainAfricafora tinyterracedhousewithaleakingroof inamuchcoolerandwetterHighfields. TheirarrivalinLeicesterwasfollowed byaseriesofbizarreandcomic incidents,whichwereoftenodderthan anythingBharatencounteredasa reporter.

trustedadult,beingagoodfriend,andmental healthandwellbeing.

WarningZonewouldn'tfunctionwithoutthe generosityofourwonderfulteamof volunteerswhodeliverlessonsand experiencestothechildrenfromMondayto Fridaythroughouttheacademicyear.

Eachdayissplitintoamorningandafternoon session.Thisequatesto10sessionsaweek thatwerequirevolunteers.Eachsession needsapproximately10volunteers,sothatis around100volunteersaweek!Someofthe volunteersstayfortheday,whileothersjust comeforamorningorafternoonsession.The minimumrequirementisjustfivehoursper month(twosessions).

Volunteersrangefrom16to80+yearsold, fromallwalksoflife.ThedayatWarning

Martin Page

Bharatwillalsobewhettingour appetiteswithrecipesfromtheGujarat andwewillbefeastingonaglorious IndianBuffet.

Thetimeisat7.00pm,atSyston MethodistChurch,thepriceis£12.50 perpersonandallprofits,includingthe proceedsfromsalesofBharat’sbook willbegoingtoHopeforCancercharity. Awonderfuleveninginstore,soplease bookyourticketsearly,aswhenthis wasoriginallyplannedin2020wesold veryquickly.

BookingthroughKeithBaker,tel:0771 2142706,oremail: keith.baker01@btinternet.com Don’tmissthisupliftingandenriching occasion.

Zoneisidealforparentswithchildrenatschool, fittinginwithschooldropoffandpickups.It’s alsogreatforpeoplethathaveretiredandare lookingforawaytousetheirextensive,valuable skillsandexperience.Itreallyisarewarding volunteeringopportunityandagreatwaytogive backtothecommunity.Thereisadedicated spaceforvolunteerswhereappreciationis shownfrombiscuitstodaysoutand achievementsarecelebratedwithcertificatesat variousstages.

Wewarmlyinviteyoutovisitustofindoutmore aboutwhatwedoandtoshadowan experiencedvolunteer.Tobookavisitorrequest moreinformationemailvolunteer@warningzone. org.ukvisitwww.warningzone.org.ukorcall0116 2629739.Wewouldlovetomeetyouandshow youthefabulousworkofourcharity.

ScarceButterflieson theWing

Aratherstrange-lookingsomething,a mothmaybehasjustlandedonthestony groundafewfeetinfrontofme.Mustbe amoth.Itcan’tbemuchmorethanan inchinwidth.Itfitswellwiththegrey/ brownstones,scrubandweedslying acrossmypath.Itliesonthestones absorbingthemid-morningsunforabout fiveminutesandthenflitspurposefullyon tosomeleaveswhereitmayberestingor feeding.

Coulditbeamoth,maybeaMother ShiptonoraLatticedHeathbothofwhich arebrownandhaveintricatedesigns? Butno,furthercheckingofitswellpatternedspecklingrevealsittobea GrizzledSkipper.Grizzled?Surely,that meanstogrumbleorcomplain.Well,yes, butitalsodescribesagreyishoroffbrowncolourasintheGrizzlyBearin

quarryandwastelandareaslikeKetton NatureReserveandalsodisusedrailway tracksnearplaceslikeBinghaminSouthEastNottinghamshire.Butnowadaysthey arebynomeanscommon.

AsIwanderonfurtherIfindanother brownishbutterfly,justalittlelargerthan theGrizzled.It’smoreuniformlybrown althoughaborderoffaintspecklescanbe madeoutonthehindwing.Thisbutterfly favourssimilarsitesandemergesmaybe justafewdaysafteritscousin,the Grizzled.ThisisaDingySkipperandthey seemtolikesunbathingforevenlonger thantheGrizzled,maybebecausethey arelargerandneedmoretimetoabsorb thesun’senergy.Manywalkerswould bypassthesebutterflies,notnoticingor justsimplydisregardingthemwhilethe skippersactivateandthenseekouttheir foodplants.TheGrizzledoftenmakesa beelineforfloweringwildstrawberryor bird’sfoottrefoilwhileitscousinseemsto bemoreofageneralistfavouringawider rangeofnectarprovidingflowers.The Dingyisonthewingforasimilarlengthof timeandusuallybythemiddleofJune

bothspecieshaveendedtheirlifespan, bred,laidtheireggsandthenfadedaway intodeath’sobscurity.Unfortunatelyfor mostofus,theyarenotusuallythekind ofbutterfliesthatwillbeseeninalocal gardenunlessit’ssuccessfullybeen convertedintoastonyandramshackle wasteland!

Effortsarebeingmadeincertainareas likeSouthNottstoimprovehabitatsfor theGrizzledandDingySkippersmostly bymeansoftheMidlandsButterfly ConservationMosaicProjectwhich coversanareabetweenLincolnshireand Shropshirewhichhasprovidedfunding forhabitatimprovement.Otherbutterflies likethedecliningSmallHeathand MarbledWhitesarealsoexpectedto benefitfromthisproject’swork.Iamnow inmyfifthyearofco-ordinatingasmall teamofbutterflysurveyorsandrecorders whichfocusonthetwoskippers,also SmallHeath,SmallCopper,HollyBlue andGreenHairstreaksassixsmall butterflyspecieswhichhaveshown variabledeclinesinrecentyears.Eight sitesinLeicestershireandRutland receiveavaryingdegreeofsurvey coverageandthedataextractedaddsto thatobtainedbyotherbutterflysurveyors coveringmostofthesesites. Resultsarethenpassedtothecounty butterflyrecordertodetermineanoverall pictureofbutterflynumbersatthesesites andhowtheirpopulationsarefaring.

RobinPerry

Syston’sOnlyDedicatedNewspaper

NorthAmerica.Thesebutterfliesemerge towardslateAprilandcanbeseenin

GrizzledSkipper

DingySkipper

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ThewinneroftheMarchCrosswordis: TraceyWilliamsofSyston

TheanswersforourMarchCrosswordwere:

Across:1.Mothering;6.St;7.Lemur;8.Sunday; 9.Cards;10.Ewer;13.Reel;14.Pond;18.Ant; 19.Day;21.Vanishes;22.Lur;23.Kiss;24.Denude.

Down:1.Milkcaps;2.Tamarin;3.Earls;4.Issue; 5.Gander;6.Slab;11.Recycled;12.Flowers; 15.Davids;16.Etched;17.Edison;20.Sari.

DaveIsaachas livedinSystonfor20years andraisedhisfamilyhere.Davewants to tackleroadsafetyandtrafficissuesinandaroundSyston.Davehasbeen proactivein workingwithlocalresidentstotryandfindsolutions.Untilhis retirement,Daveworkedinlocalgovernmentandisnowaschoolgovernorand doesvolunteerworkinhissparetime.

AndyHaynesisaretiredteacherandhas livedinSystonforover30years.Henowworkspart-timeas anadvisertotheeducationsectoronhealthandwell-beingforstaffandstudents.Hehasfirsthand experienceofhowpoorplanninghasmeant parentshavedifficultygettingplacesinlocalschools Andybelievesin puttingpeoplefirst andthatourenvironmentshouldbeattheheartoflocalpolitics..

DavidInfieldisaprofessorofengineeringwhospecialisesinclean energysolutions.Davidhasthe skillsandexpertise tobring fresh ideastotheCouncil’sapproachtohousingandplanning Hewantstoseelessdevelopmentandbetterprotectionofourgreen spaces.

Reducetrafficproblems

Challengingpoorplanningpolicy& findingbettersolutions

Workhardforresidentsall-year round.

Tacklelitterandflytipping

Goodlocalservices&lessanti-social behaviour

LaurieNeedhamhasbeenthe councillorforEastGoscotesince 2019.Shehasagoodreputationin theareaforbeinganactive, handson,councillor whocares aboutpeopleand speaksupfor them

Lauriefoughtformanyyearsto stopthe270housesbeingbuilt betweenEastGoscoteandRearsby andhascampaignedagainstcuts tobusservices,librariesand children’scentres

ChrisO’Neill isaretiredteacherand haslivedandworkedhereforover20 years. Hehasfouryearsexperienceasa parishcouncillor anddecidedto standafterwatchingourservicesfall intodeclineandthe impactsoflarge scalehousebuildinginourarea.

SandraWoodwardgrewupinSystonand hasalwayslivednearby.Sheisaselfemployed,smallbusinessownerwitha backgroundworkinginChildren’sandFamily services.Sheiscommittedtomakinga differencetoourcommunitiesandwantsto see safer,cleanerstreetsandroads.

Laurie Needham

Chris O’Neill

Sandra Woodward

DavidInfield

DaveIsaac

Andy Haynes

PromotedbyDr.P.MillsonbehalfofD.Isaac,A.Haynes,D.Infield,L.Needham,C.O’Neill,S.Woodward(GreenParty)allc/o45BrightonAvenue,Syston,LE72ED.PrintedbySystonTownNewsc/o55GoodesLane,Syston,LE72JL

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AfterthefloodsinNovemberthe cricketgroundatPottersLaneisnow lookinginmagnificentconditionin earlyspringthankslargelytothe effortsofgroundsmanRichard Shepherdandhisteam.Theseason aheadwillseeSystonTownC.C., afterayear’sabsence,returntothe PremierDivisionoftheLeicestershire &RutlandCricketLeague.Both playersandsupportersarelooking forwardtoseeingsomecompetitive cricketatthegroundandhopethat manyglorioussummerdayslie ahead.

Theclubare excitedtobe abletowelcome SouthAfrican BevanDeLange intotheirteam thisyear.Bevan is26yearsold andisan openingbatsman andmedium pacebowlerfrom Johannesburg whoplaysfortheWanderersC.C.in theGautengPremierLeague. The1stXI,skipperedbyUmar Razzaq,begintheirPremierDivision campaignon22ndAprilwithatripto

playSilebyTown.Theythenhavea homematchagainstNewtown Linfordbeforegoingontheirtravels againtoplayBarrowTown.Theclub hopetorepeattheirsuccessof2022 whentheyreachedtheCountyCup Final.Thisyearafterabyeinthefirst round,theclubwilltraveltoplay Langtonson11thJune.

The2ndXIundertheleadershipof HenryWhaitstarttheirseasonin Divisions3Eastwithahomematch againstCountesthorpe,thentravelto playLeicesterUniversityStaff followedbyahomegameagainst BirstallVillage.

TheSundayXIstarttotheirGMCA Division1seasonwithahomegame againstLeicesterUniversityStaffon 16thAprilafterwhichIvanSpibey andhisladstraveltoplayBelvoir. TheWomen’steam,TheSirens, captainedbyHannahDriverwill featureintheEMWCLSoftball Division1South.Theybegintheir seasonatBroomleyson30thApril wheretheywillplaygamesagainst thehomesideandLoddingtonand Mawsley.TheBurroughLeagueteam skipperedbyJoeHowlettstarttheir seasonwithahomegameagainst WreakeNomadsintheFredParker trophyon25thApril.Theythenbegin theirleagueseasonatEgertonPark on2ndMayfollowedbyahome matchagainstUppinghamTown.

Theclubwillalsobefieldingteamsat Kwikcricket,Under11,Under13, Under15,Under17andUnder19 agegroups.Unfortunatelytheir fixtureswillnotbeavailableuntilthe endofAprilbutassoontheyare publishedtheywillbeposted,with contactdetails,ontheclub’swebsite www.systontowncricketclub.co.uk.

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PleasehelpkeepSystonClean&Safe! Usewastebinsprovidedthroughout Systontodisposeofyour rubbish!ParticularlyPPE. ORtakeithome!

DogOwnersCleanupafter yourdog.

SystonSailingClub

Comeandlearntosailatafamily friendlysailingclub.Comeandenjoy thegreatoutdoors.

Thecourseisrunovertwoweekends inApril,15thand16thand22ndand 23rd.Saturdayisalldayand Sundaysareafternoons.

£160foradults

£100forchildren(9-16)

ContactJezLewis rsa.sailing@outlook.com orcometotheclubforachat.

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