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Issue No. 49September - October 2010
Village VoiceThe newsletter of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton
Bottesford Football Club NewsHave you seen the change atNottingham Road? The pitcheshave been levelled and seededand we can now see the mist ofgreen appearing! Unfortunately,because of the delays caused bythe weather, the NottinghamRoad site will not be ready forthe start of next season. In-
stead, the club has decided tolook to progress the site for the2011/12 season. All teams arekeen to extend their squadsahead of the next season andare therefore now looking fornew players in all age groups.
Anyone interested should con-tact Ros Morton on 843633.
Awards for the 2009/10 seasonwere given to
Under 10s Under 11s Under 12s Under 13s Under 15s
Players player Thomas Murphy Jack Wilkins Toby Mellor Sam Daws Jack Long
Managers player Ben Gudalajtys Jacob Robinson Brodie Evans-Snow Alex Hare Charlie Morgan
Supporters player Oliver Thornhill Lyndon James Ben Marriott Danny Barratt Alex Mee
Team player Jevan Scott George Skerritt
Brownies takeoverin the darkIn this centenary year of guiding, oneof the challenges set to the girls was to
take-over a building. So, two Brownieleaders, 20 Brownies and Judith Wells Reader of St Marys Church took overSt Marys for a sleepover. They spentthe night on the carpeted area at theback of the church and played games,
had a quiz and some hot chocolate.Judith said, It was good fun and anexperience that the girls will rememberfor a long time.
Bill and Ben
Remember, its theBottesford HorticulturalShow on 11th September!
This photo of two children, inthe Fancy Dress competition ata garden fete at Bottesford Rec-tory, is courtesy of Mrs J Peach.
Does anyone know in whichyear the photo was taken?
Most improved player, under 12s: Sam Keirl Top scorer, under 10s: Joshua BrownOutstanding achievement, under 12s: Edward Coy Top scorer, under 11s: Sam Turner
Under 15s Knockout Cup winners at The Meres, Grantham
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Bottesford C of E Primary SchoolWinners of the Village Voice Junior Literacy Awards for 2010 were:
Amy Hinsliff-Smith, Sophie Reisenbuchler, Jessica Paine and Ella Mendham
Friends of Bottesford C of E Primary School future events:The AGM on Tuesday 14th September 7.30 pm at The Bull.
Annual Jumble Sale Saturday 18th Sept, doors open 10.30 am.Lions and Friends Race Night at the VC Hall on Saturday 2nd October.6th Curling event at VC Hall, starts 7.30 pm on Saturday 15th January 2011.Many thanks go to all those parents and the local community for their continuedsupport. For more information go to www.bottesford.leics.sch.uk/
Belvoir High School Achievement Evening
The guest speaker at this years Achievement Evening was Marianne Lumb, firstfemale finalist of Masterchef. A former pupil of Belvoir, Marianne spoke abouther journey to being selected to take part in Masterchef, and how her career hasprogressed. She encouraged everyone to pursue their dreams to achieve theirfull potential and reminded pupils of the effort and hard work that has to go in toget the results you need.
With Mr Sherwin (Principal) are Lauren Mulla, Credit Cup winner; Vicky Yates thePupil of the Year, winner of the Duke of Rutland Trophy; Chloe Loach, Rosie MayTrophy for Expressive Arts; Theo Pilcher, Village Voice Trophy awarded to Theofor his speaking, listening, expressive gesture and mature approach.
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NepalTwo local lads are looking for-ward to taking part in a challeng-ing expedition to Nepal in Octo-ber and will be trekking to An-napurna Base Camp. Sixteen-year-olds Luke Holdsworth ofMuston and William Jones of
Bottesford are both pupils at TheKings School in Grantham. Aspart of the challenge, the grouphas pledged to raise 5,000 forCommunity Action Nepal, a char-ity set up by legendary moun-taineer Doug Scott to helpmountain people to help them-selves.
Anyone wanting to know more, or help the boys raise money for CommunityAction Nepal, can look at www.justgiving.com/kings2010Nepal. Luke and Wil-liam wish to thank those who have already supported them, including Bottesford
Parish Council and the Vale of Belvoir Lions, Totemic, The Everest Inn, BGB En-gineering Ltd and Cyclesport Grantham.
British Cheese Board rewards star cheese trainerThe British Cheese Board has presented ChristineAshby from Bottesford with itsprestigious Bath & West Cheese Industry Award at this years show.The annual award, which recognises outstanding contributions to the UK cheeseindustry, was presented to Chris of AB Cheesemaking. The award recognises herlong career and particularly her involvement in the development and delivery ofcheesemaking courses to the next generation of British cheesemakers.
Inauguration of the new Rector of St Marys
Revd Dr Mark Smith was licensedas Team Rector by Bishop Tim inJune, on a glorious midsummer eve-ning.
The congregation of over 200 was made upof clergy and readers from acrossthe deanery and diocese, parishioners fromboth Bottesford and the Vale parishes andguests representing the local community andschools, churches, Councils, uniformed or-ganisations and the local police force. Alsopresent were members of the congregationof Marks previous parish.
The photo shows Mark with his wife Lisa andtheir children Aidan and Hannah.
Lumps and bumps of North East LeicestershireArchaeologist Fred Hartley gave a talk in Bottesford library in July on 'MedievalEarthworks of North-east Leicestershire, as part of the annual festival of British
Archaeology. His book is currently out of print but a copy can be borrowed fromLeicestershire libraries.
William Jones (left) and Luke Holdsworth (right)
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Lions Open Gardens - a blooming success!Over the glorious first weekend in July thesun smiled on everyone and the Vale ofBelvoir Lions Club held their biennial OpenGardens event. A total of 20 gardens wereon show throughout Bottesford, Easthorpeand Normanton and everyone involved hadworked hard to present their gardens attheir very best and prepare delicious teasand refreshments.Many thanks to all involved for such asplendid day. Over 1,000 was raised whichwill help support the Grantham Stroke Unitand Help for Heroes.
Pictured, Kathryn Price at her home onDevon Lane
A fundraising success for St Marys
The Grand Church Plant Sale held at Underacre raised 1100 for church funds.Stalls selling cards, plants, books, home-made preserves and cakes, a wine orwater game, tombola and a raffle plus lovely gardens and refreshments allcontributed to a wonderful afternoon.
Singing successWell done to the 2nd Bottesford Guides for raising over 500 for Air Ambulancefunds with their wonderful Sing-along in July.
The Rosie May HomeNottingham Trent District Oddfellowsraised 200 for the Rosie May Home in
Boossa, Sri Lanka which now has thir-teen orphaned girls aged 4 to 14 yearsincluding three sets of re-united sisters.For an update and information on howto sponsor a child and/or volunteer atthe Rosie May home go towww.rosie-may.com.Pictured, Oddfellows Karen Pye-Smith(left) and Mary Storrie.
Book Group Race for LifeFive members of the BottesfordBookworms bookgroup completedCancer Research UK's Race for Lifeat Peterborough on June 10th. Be-tween them they raised well over1000.
Carol Hulse An open day on Sunday 18th July saw over 90
people arrive at Carol Hulses home to eat delicioushome made delicacies, drink and be merry - in or-der to raise funds for Lymphoma and Leukaemia.Carol and her husband Bob raised over 750 forthis worthwhile cause. Well Done!
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The Community Centre is part ofthe Leicestershire Adult Learn-ing Service and offers manycourses. Started in 1992 by theWomens Access Project, Julia,Alison and Clare have all bene-
fited from courses.Julia started in 1995 and is the long-est serving member of the team.She has a degree in textiles and hascreated jumpers for the famous in-cluding Princess Diana, Elton Johnand Elkie Brooks. Julia has attendedmany courses, including IT andBusiness Studies, and has alsotaught. She enjoyed the glass mak-ing courses so much that she hasbought a kiln! In 1997, Alison
started Interior Design and Bookkeeping courses. New to the area,with children, she wanted to meetpeople outside a playgroup situa-tion. She has been a learner, tutorand Advice and Information worker.Clare, who moved from London, had a banking background but wanted to up-date her IT skills. She has attended several courses and is currently studying Spanish. Julia, Alison and Clare allenjoy their work and are keen to help people choose a course.
SPOTLIGHT ON
FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYLS CHILDRENThe children from Mogilev, near to Chernobyl, have been on their fourth of five visits. They were very busy while theywere here ice skating, ten pin bowling, laser quest and sailing, to name but a few, and the group would like to say abig thank you to all the people who have helped to ferry them around and take care of them.They would also like to say a very big thank you to the Primary School Staff and ladies in the kitchen who have giventhem some wonderful meals while they were with us. The children are only allowed to come for 3 years from now on,but if you can have a child for one visit in the hope that you can carry on after that, it would be great. However, if youare unable to continue for some reason the local group or the Charity nationally will try to continue the care of that childwith another host. Next year is the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and will also be the final visit of this groupof children. If you would be interested in learning more about the Charity or think that you would like to start hostinga child, or even set up a new group in the area with children coming from 2011, then please either contact Anne on842259 or [email protected] or speak to any of the present host families.
The Admin Team at Bottesford
Community Centre
Left to right: Claire, Alison and Julia
Photo courtesy of Ted Rayson
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Wh ats On in September..
And in October...
Thurs 2nd 2.30pm Methodist Friendship Group. 'Indian Experience'. Speaker:Elaine Robinson. Contact Glenys Bradshaw, 842893
Fri 3rd 10-10.30am
Wriggly Readers at Bottesford Library. Babes to youngchildren; songs, rhymes, stories.
Weds 8th 12.45pmfor 1.00pm
Health Walk, meet outside Welby Practice, Walford Close.Balderton Lakes/Sustrans track. Approx 1 hr. All welcome.
Thurs 9th 7.30pm Local History Society AGM @ Fuller Rooms, plus 'Home
words for Heart and Hearth' Speaker Sue Dunsmore.Sat 11th 2.30pm Bottesford & District Gardens Association. VC Hall. 33rd
Annual Horticultural Open Show. If you would like to enteror join, call Vic Martin, Secretary, 842683
Sun 12th 10am VoB Ramblers. Barkston, Lincs, 8 miles. Along the Withamvalley to Marston. Contact Jan 0115 9825600.
Mon 13th 7.15pm Parish Council meeting. Old School, Muston. Residents arewelcome as observers and for 15 minutes at the start mayaddress the council with concerns or questions.
Tues 14th 2pm U3A 'All I Need is Four Wheels' Speaker. Irene Hotchin.VC Hall
Thurs 16th
2.30pm
Methodist Friendship Group. 'Rosie May Home for
Orphaned Girls in Sri Lanka'. Speaker: Mary Storrie.Refreshments. Contact 842893.
Fri 17th 7pm for7.30pm start
Brains of Belvoir Quiz organised by Vale of Belvoir Lions.Registration fee includes Supper. Contact Nigel Davis on844486 to pre-register team of 6. Details on local posters.
Sat 18th 7pm Musical Evening in aid of Army Benevolent Fund and Helpfor Heroes. St Mary's Church. Mix of music to suit alltastes. Tickets 10 & 7.50. from Martyn Stubbs 843040,David Wright 842610 and Pru Chandler 842355.
Tues 21st 7.30pm W.I. 'At a Drop of a Hat'. Dorothy Wood. VC Hall.
Sun 26th 2.30pm East Midlands Orchid Society AGM and Show. VC Hall.Trade displays/other club displays. Visitors and new mem-
bers welcome. Phone Mike Armstrong, 842668.Weds 29th 7pm Belvoir Community Forum, Long Clawson Village Hall. For
info/book a free place: Richard Downing on 0116 3055823
Thurs 30th 2.30pm Methodist Friendship Group. 'Childhood Memories'.Speaker: Kathleen Fisher. Refreshments. All welcome.
Fri 1st 10-10.30am Wriggly Readers.
Sun 3rd 11am St Mary's Church Harvest Festival followed by 'Bring andShare' lunch.
Sun 10th 12 noon Churches Together. Harvest Praise, starting with picniclunch.
Mon 11th
7.15pm Parish Council meeting. Fuller Rooms. See 13th September
Tues 12th 2pm U3A, 'The Last Laugh' Speaker, Jean Townsend VC Hall
Weds 13th 12.45pmfor 1.00pm
Health Walk, meet outside Welby Practice, Walford Close.River Witham/Wyndham. Approx 1 hr. Led by Anne & Sue.
Thurs 14th 2.30pm Methodist Friendship Group. Members' Afternoon, followedby refreshments. Contact Glenys Bradshaw on 842893.
Thurs 14th 7.30pm Local History Society "Crime and Punishment'. Speaker Tim Lee B.A.
Tues 19th 7.30pm W.I. Ramble Round the Vale of Belvoir ,Val Henstock. VCHall.
Sun 24th 2.30pm East Midlands Orchid Society.VC Hall. Visitors welcome.
Contact Mike Armstrong, 842668.
Thurs 28th 2.30pm Methodist Friendship Group. 'My Life with Horses' Speaker:Janet Kyle. Refreshments. Further details 842893.
Sun 31st !pm - 4pm Autumn Fair. VC Hall
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Village NotesThe wind turbines
After a Public Enquiry which started in February and finally ended in June, HerMajestys Inspector Mr Christopher Frost has refused the application by Ridge-wind to erect wind turbines in Palmers Hollow, just north of Bottesford.The Belvoir Locals Oppose Turbines (BLOT) group have worked tirelessly overthe last 2 years to initially oppose the Infinergy proposal for turbines at Thack-
sons Well just over the county border in Lincolnshire, and then this second ap-plication for the Palmers Hollow site received just 17 days after the ThacksonsWell application was refused. The Inspectors decision can be found within theBLOT website www.blot-online.org.uk
Neighbourhood watchIf you would like to be notified by e-mail of local crime and anti-social behaviourproblems or want to supply information about these issues, then why not jointhe 800+ people who are now on the Neighbourhood Watch e-mailing list. Itcosts nothing to join, just e-mail [email protected] for more informa-tion.
Affordable Housing
A recent public meeting in Bottesford discussed local housing needs and howthese could be met, including low cost housing and rented accommodation.Twenty two homes are envisaged on 3 sites within the village. For more infor-mation contact Richard Windley, Leicestershire Rural Housing Enabler on 01530276546 or e-mail [email protected]
The GALAThe May Day Gala is always a great day out for families and visitors alike, andraises lots of money for charity. Would you like to be part of the group thatworks together to make this annual event happen? The first planning meetingfor Gala 2011 will take place on Thursday 7th October, 8.00 pm at TheBull. Currently the committee is made up of 11 members covering 6 chari-ties/organisations in OUR village and the dedicated and hardworking group only
meets six times between October and May. They are looking for representationfrom more local organisations or individuals who feel they have skills and exper-tise which could strengthen the future success of this village event. For moreinformation please contact Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith on 842333.
SurestartSurestart Melton aim to improve health and emotional development for children,and support parents and families. For information about Surestart OutreachServices coming to Bottesford contact Milan on 07771611844 or Charlotte on01664 502429.
Poppies. Could you help with the Annual collection for The British Legion?Please contact Alex on 842784 or Anne on 842259 for more information.
65 years ago in 1945 Victory in Europe was celebrated on May 8th and victory in the Far East onAugust 15th 1945.The Grantham Journal reported that on Beacon Hill the Guides and Scouts ofBottesford hoisted a flag and constructed the huge bonfire that blazed on aneighbouring hill and flickered merrily until a late hour. There was a good rea-son for the merry flicker! Ian Norris remembers that some lads went down tothe Bottesford Gas Works and collected a 40-gallon drum of tar that they thentransported up the hill and concealed in the bonfire. The metal bung in thedrum melted far more quickly than the metal drum. The tar expanded with theheat and a gush of flaming spray emerged from the centre of the bonfire andtravelled for yards and yards. Fortunately no one was hurt. Parents were notinformed. Health and Safety in 1945!
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Darts in thedarkThis new version of the
traditional game tookplace in June when theBottesford Womens Insti-tute darts team playedthe Red Lion. It was avery close match (the Red
Lion won) and became very interesting when a power cut meant that the teamsended the match playing in torchlight something you dont see at Lakeside.Both teams enjoyed a great evening and would like to thank Max and Bob fortheir hospitality. The WI team (pictured) finished top of their league this season.
Cricket updateThe U13s side had
a mixed season interms of results, win-ning three and losingthree of their leaguematches and finishingin fourth position. Re-sults didn't really re-flect the quality ofsome of the perform-ances however, withthe whole squad show-ing great improvement
over the season.Individual perform-ances saw GeorgeCrowther and DannyBarratt taking the most
wickets with 5 each, with Will Seymour scoring most runs with a total of 122. Aparticular mention goes to Danny Copley who topped both batting and bowlingaverages.The whole squad performed really well over the season with some excellentfielding performances in particular. Perhaps most important though was a greatteam spirit amongst the group with all the players supporting and encouragingeach other.
Kwik cricket is on Friday nights 6.30-7.45 and has registered 54 children in totalsince starting in April. They have had a very successful season winning 4matches on Sunday mornings. There are 3 age groups: 5-6 year olds, 7-8 yearold and 9-10 year olds.If you would like to help with coaching please contact Dave Charlesworth on844639 or Andy Morley on 842488.Under 11s hard ball team is having a great season with 3 good wins already outof 6 matches. Training night for school year 6 is Wednesday 6.30-7.45 and netsare on Sunday mornings 10-11.30.
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