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ISSUE NUMBER 83
CONTENTS
April 2011
Church News 3/7, 22/24
Village Diary 6
Choral Society 8
Royal Wedding 9
Open Air Concert & Fireworks 10
Tennis Coaching Open Day 11
Gardening Club 13
Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation 16
Course in Carbon Reduction 18
Vacancy Youth Club 26
Scarecrow Festival 26
Brownies 27
From the Records 29
Neighbourhood Watch 33
Ramblers 35
Art Exhibition & Sale 36
Parish Council 41
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It seems to me……… we mustn't lose sight of the really important things of life
A news item made me stop and think recently. Well, actually, it wasn’t the news item itself,
but the position of it at the head of the news bulletin. It was the morning after the night of the
Oscars. This was the first item - third on the list was
the continuing coverage of the unrest in several of the North Africa coast countries - consigned to follow
the main news about “Stars” getting awards.
Lest you think I am being a grumpy old man, I concede that the entertainment industry does enrich
peoples’ lives. Although, of course, that again is very subjective, one person’s classic serial on BBC
television is another person’s boredom. However, that is what it is – entertainment, people getting
paid an enormous sum of money out of all
proportion to their value.
The “Stars” in my eyes, are those who look after the
elderly properly, those quiet and humble individuals
who care for their spouses or partners or others in the face of growing increased costs and lack of
resources. The teachers, for whom life can be made a misery, by the lack of discipline and respect shown
by some students.
It has always amazed me that professionals dealing with people, whether in our schools or hospitals or
other caring circumstances, have to continually fight
for better remuneration when they see other peoples’ wages go through the roof. Getting our
priorities right is always a tension and a continual struggle in the face of so much to the contrary.
“ we should try to be,
with all our failings, ‘foot
Washers’
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While in the earlier part of April, why not think through in advance how you can best celebrate the events of Holy Week and Easter. There are events being held in all three Churches, for a variety of ages, and details about them will be in the magazines, news sheets and on the notice boards. Don’t let Easter take you by surprise!
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I write this piece during Lent and fac-
ing Easter, a contradiction in itself with a time for reflection and devo-
tion, balanced with the celebration and joy of Easter Day to
come. Whilst I do appreciate the
celebration of Easter and all that it means, perhaps the half-way position
of Maundy Thursday and the foot washing bring both aspects together.
The incredible act on Jesus’ part balanced with his impending death
and resurrection. That, to me, sums
up everything we are supposed to be as Christians. Jesus took a towel and
washed the disciples’ feet.
We all have our different gifts and expertise, but we must never lose
sight of the really important things of life and that’s really where this piece
began.
To be able to sit with someone, to
listen and to assure them of God’s
love (if they need to be assured of
that) and to offer practical support, is a ministry which is worth such a
lot. Often it is not seen, but is carried on by many people in our
Churches. It may not be highly
awarded with Oscars’ but it is the food and drink of what a Church
community should be.
Jesus, knowing that he was from God and was going back to God, took a
towel and washed the disciples’
feet. He didn’t claim any status or puffed up nonsense, BUT WASHED
THE DISCIPLES’ FEET!
May we always have that scene
imprinted on our hearts as we try to be, with all our failings,
“foot washers“. Revd Peter
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VILLAGE DIARY
April 2nd Tennis Club Open Day 9th Ramblers 18th Parish Council 23rd/24th Art Exhibition & Sale 26th Gardening Club 29th Royal Wedding Celebration in Village Hall
Regular events Sunday Evenings, The Linford - 7 -10.30pm Lady Jane Grey Club Monday afternoon Mature Movers fitness class V. Hall Mondays 8pm at the Church Bell Ringing Last Tuesday of the month Gardening Club 1st Wednesday of the month Flower Club Thursday Mornings Welcome Club Thursdays am during school term Toddlers Group Thursdays eve during school term - Brownies 3rd Thursday Gentlemen's Lunch Club
11am Morning Service to change at Newtown Linford Church.
At the AGM of the District Church Council on the 13th March it was agreed that from
1st May 2011 The Morning Service at 11am will
change to 10.30am.
This will give the congregation time to have a chat and refreshments after
some of the services.
This will be reviewed again at next years AGM
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LARGE PRINT
COPIES
If you know anyone or you yourself would like to receive a large print copy of the Village Magazine please contact Anne and David Couling telephone 242452
Many thanks to New-town Linford School
for the use of their fa-cilities to produce the large print magazine. It is much appreciated
Church Spring Cleaning Church Spring cleaning will be from Monday 4th to Satur-day 16th April. I shall put a list in the Church so that you can tick the part you wish to do. Yours Gwen Wakefield
Congratulations to Gwen and her family on the birth of the latest twins in the Wakefield Family. Gwen’s latest great grandchildren Daisy (4lbs) and Liam (4lbs 4ozs) were born on the 14th March 2011.
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NEWTOWN LINFORD
CHORAL SOCIETY
Our Summer Concerts will be on 16th/17th/18th June in the Village Hall, Newtown Linford. Tickets will be on sale from 1st May. Full details in next month’s Magazine. Iris Sayer
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You are invited to
a
Royal Wedding Celebration
at the Village Hall
Friday 29th April 2011
Watch the wedding on the big screen whilst enjoying lunch with other villagers in true street party style
Games and prize for the most Patriotic Outfit
11.30 for 12 noon
Luncheon Party
Tickets £3 for Adults (Children free) Plus a plate of sandwiches or cakes
Buffet Style Bring and Share Lunch
For further information and to book your seat Call Gill Bates 01530 242375 or Carol Ann Sugden 01530 243433
Anyone who is prepared to help in any way let us know
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Newtown Linford Village Hall Committee
Open Air Concert
with Firework Finale
on
Friday 10th June
at Newtown Linford Cricket Pitch
Tickets £5 Adults
Family £12.50
from Gill Bates 01530 242375
or The Post Office
Parking on the Cricket Pitch
weather permitting
No unaccompanied Children please
Brings a Picnic and your friends all welcome
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Date for your diary
Newtown Linford
Tennis Club
End of Season
Do
8th October 2011
Entertainment by
The Great Pretender Freddy Mercury
Carol Ann Sugden 01530 243433
Newtown Linford Tennis Club
Open Day
Saturday 2nd April
10am - 2pm
A company called ‘Inside out Ten-nis’ will be running a new programme of Tennis Coaching for Children and Adults It will start after the Easter Holidays for more info call 01530 243433 Come to the Open Day and meet the coaches and club members and pay no Joining Fee .
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Newtown Linford Gardening Club
At the time of writing, this month has been one of the mildest Marches we have had for some years, but it may well go out like a lion, so we mustn’t assume Winter has gone and Spring is here. It’s nice to see some of hedgerows turning green, however, and the daffodils coming into bloom.
Any hopes we had that Stuart Phillips would have a magic formula for getting rid of moss in our lawns were dashed – although he showed us what to do to eradicate it without it costing huge sums of money. It did, however, involve some energetic toil, which, we suppose, is only to be expected. He gave us many useful ideas on refreshing our lawns through feeding, spiking and scarifying and it was a delight to listen to such a knowledgeable man with so many practical tips.
On April 26th we visit Seagrave Nurseries. This is situated on the road between Seagrave and Barrow-on-Soar and, as is our custom with lo-cal visits, we meet at the Nursery at 7.30pm, where the owner will show us the plants in which they specialise, give us a chance to buy and also a cup of tea. It would be helpful if members could let us know whether they are going so the nursery can have some idea of how many to ex-pect.
Gardeners’ World Live – Birmingham in June We hope there will be sufficient interest among our members to run a coach to this event either on Wednesday or Thursday June 15th or 16th. The final cost is yet to be decided but it will probably be in the region of £25 - £30 including entry and transport. There are always spare places on our coach for these trips and we would be delighted to welcome visi-tors and guests of members to join us. At this stage we are gauging interest, so if any readers of this Magazine might like to come with us, please ring the Secretary and let us know.
If you wish to become a Member, please contact the Secretary (tel. 242452), or come to one of our Meetings to see how you like it before making a commitment (£2 for visitors). Alternatively give us a ring and ask for a copy of our programme for the coming year and we will be pleased to send one to you. Anne and David Couling
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Newtown Linford Village Hall Committee
presents
The New Rope String Band
Friday May 20th
MUSIC, MAYHEM & LAUGHTER FOR EVERYONE!
The New Rope String Band is made up of four experienced, talented mu-sicians playing beautiful, lively acoustic music from various traditions around the world. Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling (from The Old Rope String Band) have joined forces with two amazing musicians, Jock Tylde-sley and Vera van Heeringen, and together they sing, dance and play their socks off, on fiddles, guitar, piano, accordion, mandolin and any-thing else that comes to hand.
Comments from village halls “Hugely entertaining. Four very talented musicians with a tremendous sense of zany fun and inventive showmanship. Kept the audience rock-ing with laughter from start to finish. Audience adored them.” “Surreal! Superb and great fun!” “Seen them twice before. Very entertaining, very funny. Would like to see more of them.” “Absolutely brilliant! What talent. More, more, more!!!” “A cracking night was had by all The New Rope String Band, a truly remarkable and unique group of mu-sicians. The show makes you laugh till you cry, gape in wonder at their stunts, be enthralled by their musicianship and, best of all, you’ll feel glad to be alive! The band keeps material fresh so that even people who’ve seen them several times will be able to enjoy new aspects of the show. This band sells out! People travel to see them and never tire of the experience!
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The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is launching regular Tuesday afternoon walks within the grounds of its two properties
at Ulverscroft.
The walks will be led by a volunteer and will leave Ulverscroft Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre at 1.30 pm every Tuesday. These walks are designed to suit all abilities and will take approxi-mately 1 hour.
If you would like to join us and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Charn-wood Forest please arrive at Ulverscroft Grange for 1.15 pm.
Chief Executive of the Foundation, Alan Norman said “It is part of the Foundation’s mission to develop facilities that promote wellbeing and improve health for all. These walks through the Charity’s magnificent grounds will certainly help to achieve this aim.”
The Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre in-cludes tea rooms, or-ganist, model railway lay-out, charity shop and disability and support infor-mation, which are all open be-tween 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
For further information please con-tact on 01530 244914
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“Footpaths” – a course in Carbon Reduction I have been a member of the Carbon Reduction Group for Transition Leicester for the past eighteen months. It has written a course to help people to be aware of, and reduce, their carbon footprint. I have just run a pilot group for Holy Trinity Church, Leicester using the “Footpaths course”, which went very well. The handbook has now been rewritten in the light of the 5 pilot groups and I thought it would be appropriate to offer the course to anyone in the area (Newtown Linford, Groby, Ratby and Markfield). If there are enough people (up to 10) the course would plan to start at the beginning of May – time and place to suit those wishing to join the group. Facilitation training is available on Friday 15th April (evening) and Saturday 16th April (day) for anyone who would like to be part of running the group.
About the course Transition Leicester’s Community Carbon Reduction groups are de-signed to help people reduce their carbon footprint in a supportive group environment.
“Footpaths” is a course in carbon reduction, consisting of a series of seven meetings covering the topics of home energy, waste and water, consumerism, food and transport. A handbook is provided which con-tains relevant information about what actions and choices people make that produce greenhouse gases and ways in which these can be re-duced. The meetings and handbook create the opportunity for people to think about what their needs are and how to meet them in a low car-bon way.
“Footpaths” has been designed with four main aims:
� To help people reduce their carbon footprints because of climate change.
� To support people to become less oil dependent because of peak oil.
� To give people an awareness of – and some skills to deal with – the interactions which go on in groups, so that if appropriate the group may continue.
� To help people to build communities.
The course is a fun course to do, and I have found it very helpful to meet and share discussion about a topic that is becoming increasingly important. If you would like to know more or join a group contact Jane Woolmer - 0116 235 5237 or [email protected]
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Church Bulletins
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?" The son replied, "I do know!" "Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?" "That's easy, Daddy...." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth." ======= There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. "Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady. ======== Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning." ======== A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses." When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation." ======== There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building programme. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets." ======== While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humour, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in ex-haust." ========
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DATE GROBY RATBY NEWTOWN
LINFORD
3rd Apr Mothering Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (PH)
9.30am All Age Worship (Team)
10.00am Worship 4 All (Team)
11.00am Holy Communion (PH)
6.30pm Holy Communion (LC)
6.00pm Holy Communion (PH/
HH)
10th Apr Lent 5
8.00am Holy Communion (PH)
8.00am Holy Communion (LC)
9.30am Holy Communion (PH)
10.00am Morning Prayer (HH)
10.30am Holy Communion (LC)
6.30pm Evening Prayer (LC)
8.00am Holy Communion (LC)
9.30am Morning Worship (LC/HH)
10.00am Holy Communion (PH)
11.00am Morning Prayer (DC)
6.30pm 3SE (Team)
22nd Apr Good Friday
7.30pm Evening meditation
7.00pm Joint service at the
Chapel
6.00pm Evening Meditation
24th Apr Easter Day
8.00am Easter Communion (LC)
5..45am (tbc) Dawn Service
8.00am Holy Communion (PH)
9.30am Easter Communion (LC/
HH)
10.00am Holy Communion (PH)
11.00am Holy Communion (JW)
6.30pm Easter Worship (LC)
17th Apr Palm Sunday
BRADGATE TEAM SUNDAY SERVICES—April 2011
GROBY Wednesdays 9.30am 6th 13th 20th 27th
RATBY Thursdays 9.30am 14th 28th
NEWTOWN LINFORD Thursday 10.00am 7th
MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES
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Parish Lent Course
‘Life Attitudes’ Each evening is a stand alone session running from 7.30 - 9.00pm at
Ratby Church
Session 1: 16th March; The Beatitudes, an introduction (Matthew 5: 3 – 10)
Session 2: 23rd March; Living Openly (Matthew 5: 3 – 4) Blessed are the poor in spirit Blessed are those who mourn
Session 3: 30th March; Living Purposefully (Matthew 5: 5 – 6) Blessed are the meek Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness
Session 4: 6th April; Living Lovingly (Matthew 5: 7 – 8) Blessed are the merciful Blessed are the pure in heart
Session 5: 13th April; Living Differently (Matthew 5: 9 – 10) Blessed are the peacemakers Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake
Maundy Thursday Meal; 21st April in Church, starting at 7.00pm A reflection on the last supper with a bring and share meal followed by Holy Communion and a time of reflection. Contact Revd Peter (0116 239 4606) for further details
Parish Annual General Meeting Wednesday 27th April 7.30pm at Ratby Church
Following on from our individual Church’s AGM’s, this Parish wide event offers us
the opportunity not only to elect our Parish Wide Officers, but to reflect on the direction of the Parish as whole.
With a glass of wine or juice, this is also a super opportunity to have some social
time altogether.
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Newtown Linford Sunday School Specials 10th APRIL SPECIAL
We NORMALLY meet on the first Sunday of every month, However the next session will be on Sunday 10th April between 11 & 12noon, because the children are in Church on 3rd April for Mothering Sunday. Why not come and join us.
We provide a relaxed, fun environment in which children can learn more about Christian values and lessons through sto-ries, songs and creative activities.
Suitable for children of all ages.
Contact Katherine/Carole on 244790
The Sunday School Rooms are available to hire and are ideal for birthday parties. They come complete with kitchen and toilet facilities.
From £5 per hour To book the Sunday School Room
Call Casey Pearson on 249259
Contact Details Team Rector Revd Dr Peter Hooper 0116 239 4606 The Rectory, 23 Ferndale Drive, Ratby, LE6 0LH Email: [email protected] Team Vicar Revd Louise Corke 0116 231 3090 58 Pymm Ley Lane, Groby Email: [email protected] Team website: www.bradgateteam.org.uk Regular Events Bell ringer’s practice: Monday 8pm
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SCARECROW FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 24th & SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER.
Wanted - Second Hand Books
As part of the Scarecrow Festival weekend events, there will be a second hand book stall. It was a great success last year and we received a wonderful selection of books for which we were very grateful. Once again we will be delighted to receive donations of books for the stall. If you have any to offer please phone me on 01530 243822, or Jan Croft on 01530 244865 (we can collect). Profits from the book stall will go to village organisations and good causes.
Please let me know if your organisation would like to have a fund raising stall in the Village Hall on Sunday 25th September.
Iris Sayer
NEWTOWN LINFORD YOUTH CLUB
Vacancy
After running the Senior Youth Club for a number of years, Sue Pritchard and Vicki Lightfoot have decided to step down. They will continue run-ning the Senior Youth Club until July, but we obviously need to find re-placements for them if the Senior Youth Club is to restart in the Autumn. The Village Youth Club provides a great opportunity for our children to socialise after school with their friends, and to make new friends. It also provides an environment where young people can meet up with their old school friends if they have chosen to go to different Senior Schools. We sincerely hope that some of you will come forward and take over the run-ning of Senior Youth Club as it would be a shame to let it fold. If you are interested and would like to discuss it further, please speak to either Vicki or Sue at the Youth Club or you can call them on the follow-ing numbers Vicki 01530 242445 Sue 01530 243119.
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Contacting the Police
Dial 999 only if a crime is being com-mitted or when life is in danger. Police but not dire emergency
0116 222 2222
To call any police officer or PCSO
Ring 0116 248 5675 followed by their collar number.
Our neighbourhood beat officer is PC Steve Rhodes. To contact him, tele-phone 0116 248 5675 follow the in-structions and when prompted enter the number 0544. This is for non emergency occasions.
If you have information about a crime and wish to remain anonymous, you can r i n g L e i c e s t e r s h i r e CRIMESTOPPERS on
0800 555 111.
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FROM THE RECORDS
The Watery Past We soon forget what has gone before. In March 1965 there were great changes at Cropston Reservoir the first time since it was built more than 90 years before. A very big clean up. As the waters receded the ruins of the head game keepers house were exposed all among the silt and mud. This was a magnificent building in brick and stone with stables and kennels, a reminder of the hunting days at Bradgate. It was destroyed before the reservoir was filled. The water department warned all who visited the site to keep away from the edge of the receding water because of quicksand. The museum were going to carry out archaeological excavations but they were not hopeful of finding anything of great interest.
The article was made up of details about shoots organised for the Earl of Stamford and Warrington. A card from one of the early shoots by the Earl, and a party of 11, shows they killed 838 rabbits and 234 hares. The following 2 days 1600 pheas-ants were shot. The last head keeper to live in the house and who saw its demolition be-fore the reservoir opened in 1870 was Mr Joseph Reeves. He had been head keeper at Bradgate for over 40 years. He left various relatives in Woodhouse Eaves including a granddaughter Miss Ellen Reeves
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Brownies I would like to say a big Thank You for the support the village gave us at our recent rummage sale. It was a great success thanks to your generosity. I am sure that all the Brownies, parents and friends who helped us out on the day had great fun - even though it was hard work. Thank you again Brown Owl and The Brownies
and a great grandson Mr George Reeves, a butcher. The paper reported that Mr George Reeves had a lot of family records including a list of Mr Joseph Reeves’ wages and the wages of employees. Is there anyone who can remember the family? There is no further mention of the refilling of the reservoir in our village records.
Janet Neaverson
Steve Woolman from Markfield Lane contacted the magazine with a story of his uncle’s brother who was also in Holland during the war. This followed on from the stories we have been doing about another villager’s mother who lived in Holland during the war
Cyril J Oxford of Ellistown went missing in the Arnhem operation Novem-ber 1944 and returned home in June 1945. He was a sergeant in the paratroopers so he would have been dropped in by plane. The operation mission, and his rescue, was covered by the Billet War Magazine, of which Steve still has a copy.
The Billet was produced for the troops and went all over the world. Steve’s Granddad Tom Woolman (who passed away in the 90’s) did about 15 drawings that were produced in the Billet. In December 1941, he received a tribute for his work
The heading goes “The drawing for this issue has been drawn by Mr T Woolman of Belvoir Rd, Coalville, whose cartoons in recent issues have won praise from those in the forces and on the home front. Mr Woolman does all his work voluntarily, like the rest of the workers for the Billet”.
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Weight loss – ask our local expert
Q: Hi Joe,
My New Year’s Resolution was to get fit and healthy – and hopefully to lose some weight along the way. But despite starting well for the first cou-ple of weeks in January, I’ve already lost motiva-tion and I’ve found myself making various excuses to ditch my healthy eating and exercise plan. How can I get the motivation that I need and stop making ex-cuses? - Lindsey, Newtown Linford A: Hi Lindsey,
I hear this so often and truthfully, I think that New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. If you really want to get fit and healthy then you should commit to it because it’s what you want to do, not what you think you should do.
I’ve heard all the excuses in the book, but they all mean the same thing – you’re not really ready to get started.
The very first step to boost your motivation is looking at your goals. Set yourself a long term goal and write it down. Keep that piece of pa-per somewhere that you will see each day so that you never lose sight of what you’re trying to achieve. Then set yourself smaller goals at regular intervals leading up to that big goal.
For example, if you are going on holiday in August and want a bikini body by then write that down. Then challenge yourself to monthly goals of achieving so many workouts each month, eating only one take away that month, skipping fizzy drinks for a month and so on.
By taking baby steps it will be so much easier to stay on track and not see that long term goal as such a long way away.
I’ve written a guide on how to avoid the most common excuses for not losing weight called “The 10 killer excuses that stop you losing weight – and how to overcome them”. You can download a free copy by visiting www.weightlossnewtownlinford.co.uk
Joe
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Newtown Linford Neighbourhood Watch -
A member of the Parish Council
Please write any car numbers on a sticker and put on your dashboard and keep your eyes open when you are out and about. You can call me, the Police or Crimestoppers from your mobile and I can deal with it so write my number on the sticker as well. 1. Keep a look out if travelling through Rothley. The Great Central
Railway is suffering a large amount of theft. Look out for large vans and lorries near The Ridings at night or in the evenings. One was reported recently and a theft was stopped but the perpe-trators got away.
2. Please look out for a Black Ford Mondeo V 7 ?? LUK seen at the site of an attemptted theft of lead on Station Road Cropston.
3. Keep a look out for a silver/white flatbed truck number EF 02 PMY. A 6’1” male aged about 25 with very black hair is cold can-vassing selling either manure or compost. He may be genuine but some people are concerned as he and his vehicle are very clean. If he does call, please ask him his name and let me know because he could be genuine.
4. One of the well-known local burglars was sent down for three years recently. He was apprehended in Rothley with the assis-tance of two of their NHW members who reported something sus-picious.
5. According to an email I received recently I have won £1,356 on the National Lottery – all I have to do is fill in my credit card de-tails to receive the money!!!!. HSBC has told me my account is locked and I must fill in the details again – I have never had an HSBC account!!! Another bank (cannot remember which one) has sent something similar. Someone with a friend with a similar surname as mine is living in Africa and has died. Their friend wants me to send details of my account to obtain my bequest. SO PLEASE BE WARY. THESE HAVE ALL COME IN THIS LAST MONTH.
6. The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network will now be send-ing me News Bulletins which is part of the new Police and Home Office system. I will forward these on via the mailing list.
7. Waste heating oil has been stolen from the Bradgate.
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8. The Leics. Constabulary web site now has a link to their page on eBay which states: All items offered for sale in this shop have been subject to a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). They are all legitimate purchased goods only the method of purchase was corrupt. No stolen or found property will knowingly be offered for sale on this site.
9. Cut logs have been taken from this and surrounding villages. Try not to keep them on show – easier said than done.
Pam McMorran, NHW Co-ordinator
The James Lewis Band from Leicester has wowed the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition and sailed through the audition stage of Live and Unsigned. The James Lewis Band will be competing against the most talented bands and artists in the country at the Regional Final showcase of Live and Unsigned 2011 – all in a bid to be signed!
The James Lewis Band battled against hundreds of auditionees to secure a spot in the live shows and now has the opportunity to prove that they are the best in the region. Acts that made it through auditions will now take part in a live Regional Final Showcase in front of thousands of spectators and a professional judging panel, including judges from Kerrang, NME Radio and Radio One. The best auditionees from their Regional Final Showcase also get the opportunity to play support slots with a selection of major headlining acts.
All the acts in the competition are battling it out for the chance to play at the Live and Unsigned Festival at the 02 in London! The overall winner of the competition is offered a recording and man-agement contract with Future Music with an investment of up to £50, 000.
For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com. Or better still come down and support your local talent; you can purchase tickets from the website.
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Newtown Ramblers 2011
9th April Pauline Day 0116 236437 Unless otherwise notified, all walks depart from opposite the Village Hall at 2.00pm
Thank you to Peter for leading 17 members around the new paths at Ratby Burroughs. Much of the walk is on the old track of a medieval by-pass round the edge of the Old Hays deer park, which was created on the site of an Iron age enclosure, Bury camp.
Arranging to meet opposite the village hall 1/2 hour after the start of the Brownies jumble sale, caused parking problems . However, no-one of-fered to buy our cars ,and we are pleased to hear that the Brownies made pots of money.
New members are always welcome. All you need is a pair of walking shoes or boots, and able to walk 4-5 miles.
Well behaved dogs only are welcome . To be under the supervision of the owner, and to be on the lead where there is livestock or nesting birds. Please check with the leader that dogs are allowed across any access land.
Any queries, please ring Glenis Meredith, Tel. 242897.
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In aid of Rainbows & Child Reach International
Art Exhibition and Sale Saturday 23rd April 12noon – 4pm
Sunday 24th April 10am – 4pm
Sunday School Rooms, adjacent to
Bradgate Park Entrance, Newtown Linford
Free Entrance
Original Watercolour and Silk Paintings by Janet Brunton,
and Original Art Work by Holly Whittaker
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JAMES WILLIAM (PAT) FANE-FORESTER - 1917-2011. Pat Fane-Forester, who lived in New-town Linford be-tween 1923 and 1942, passed peacefully away at home on 10 Janaury 2011, aged 93.
Pat was born at Nettleham in Lincolnshire and spent his early childhood in North Yorkshire. Following the death of his mother when he was 5, Pat came to live with his aunt in Newtown Linford - first at Lane End Farm and later at Blakeshay Farm on Ulverscroft Lane.
Pat attended the Village School and All Saint's Church and, later, with his cousin Jim, the Gateway Boys School in Leicester. Over the years, Pat has recalled numerous stories of life in Newtown Linford in the 1920's and 1930's. What a different world from today! He remembered tobogganing down Sharpley Hill (rather less traffic in those days!) and taking the horses to the blacksmiths in Woodhouse Eaves. Pat also had many memories of the local characters who lived in the village dur-ing that time and right up until his death, could still recall the various houses and cottages where people used to live.
Pat moved to Leicester in 1942, following his marriage to Peggy Bottrill, who worked at the Groby Granite company. He continued to work at Blakeshay Farm until 1947 when he joined the National Coal Board at Ellistown. Pat and the rest of his family were regular visitors to the farm until the death of his aunt in the late 1970's. He continued to take an interest in the village and the many changes that took place there over the following decades.
Pat leaves three daughters and five grandchildren.
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Opening Times over the forthcoming Bank Holidays Village Shop Post Office Tea Rooms Good Friday 8.30—5.30 9.30 - 4.30 Easter Monday 8.30—5.30 9.00 - 4.30 Royal Wedding 8.30—5.30 9.30 - 4.30 May 2nd 8.30—5.30 9.00 - 4.30 May 30th 8.30—5.30 9.00 - 4.30
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NEWTOWN LINFORD PARISH COUNCIL Dog fouling: Charnwood Borough Council campaigned in partnership with the rest of the County and Leicester City Council to tackle this issue. Although there were great improvements, the problem still persists across the borough. At the parish council meeting in February a resident confirmed that dog-fouling could be found all the way from Bradgate Road right down to the school. As dog-fouling never seems to be spotted in the daytime, could the guilty parties be owners who take their dogs out in the dark and don't bother to pick up after them? If you are aware of locations within the village, or even better, if you have witnessed somebody guilty of not picking up after their dogs, please get in touch, so that I can report to the Waste Education Officer at Charnwood Borough Coun-cil. Flooding: The Parish Council is very aware of the unsatisfactory 'regular' main-tenance of road gullies in the village. We keep reminding the County Council Highways Department to urgently clear them to avoid flooding on the roads and, in some cases, endangering properties. In extenuating circumstances, such as water-main bursts and extreme weather conditions, additional checks and gulley-pot emptying is undertaken by Severn Trent or by the Highways Department, but that is not enough. Strangely enough, at the end of last year the Leicester-shire Local Resilience Forum started a new flood defence initiative open to resi-dents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland whose property may be at risk of flooding. If you are one of these residents, they are offering a limited number of 'Doorpac' self-inflating sandbags at a subsidised and discounted price of £30. Each pack is specially designed to protect one doorway. They say that proper-ties suffering occasional flooding where water threatens to enter their property will benefit most. Let me know if you are interested. Other items discussed at the Parish Council meeting were Neighbourhood Watch, Police matters, the playing field, planning issues, the Newtown Linford Magazine, the Newtown Linford Parish Council website, the Village Hall, high-ways, footpaths, traffic, the churchyard, the cemetery, Bradgate Park Trust, re-ports of meetings attended by our Parish Councillors, correspondence and finan-cial matters. All these are covered in the monthly Minutes, which can be seen at the Village Store, on the Parish Council website www.newtownlinford.org.uk (with a link to the Newtown Linford Neighbourhood Watch website), or at my house by prior arrangement. The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 18th April 2011 at 7 pm in the small hall of the Village Hall (side entrance). It would be nice to see you there. Lydia Knott, Clerk to the Council t: 01530 242522; e: [email protected]
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Booking of Village Facilities
To book the Village Hall (Residents only) call Pat Wood on 242251.
To book the Sunday School Room call Casey Pearson on 249259
Magazine Contributions
Can we please have your contributions for the May 2011 issue by 15th April 2011 please. Send to the Editor, Carole Heubeck, 5 Grey Crescent, Newtown Linford (01530 244790). E-mail [email protected] and [email protected]
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