Fenny Drayton Parish News

March 2015

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Building and Maintenance Natural ventilation/daylight Dry plucked All Aspects of building and property maintenance work undertaken Alastair & Mary Brittain For a Free Quotation Lodge Farm, Fenny Drayton Contact Lee Pendleton 01827 712172 to order 07473 993176

Editor’s Notes March already - a year has now passed since the new team took on the Parish News. This is a busy issue with lots of events coming up in the next few weeks, including the unique re-burial of the remains of Richard III later this month. The Parish News now has a website – this will be used as an online archive – see fennydraytonparishnews.wordpress.com. We also have a few readers receiving the Parish News by email – please let us know if you would like this too and don’t forget to send your email address! Editorial: Neil Sherry – [email protected] - 713848 To advertise and to subscribe, please contact: Pauline Walsh - [email protected] – 715466 Front Cover – The Cock Inn, Sibson – By Pauline Walsh.

Many of you have already heard about the activity of fence rustlers in the village. Two residents have now had fence panels stolen, the first on January 13th, the second on February Feb 8th, - so if you have the kind of fence that has panels that slide in (& out!) of slotted concrete posts, you should ensure that they are fixed in a way that does not make it easy for them to be lifted out - especially if accessible from a road side. Panels can be fixed in place with wedges, screws or special brackets.

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Fenny Drayton Church Services

1 March Holy Communion 9.00am 8 March Benefice Service, Fenny Drayton 10.30am 15 March All Age Service 10.30am 22 March Morning Worship 9.00am 29 March Benefice Service, Witherley 10.30am

Church Readings

1 March Genesis 17, v1-7, 15-16 Audrey Smith Romans 4, v13-25 Joan Holder 15 March TBA Maureen Bonner TBA Julia Collis 22 March Jeremiah 31, v31-34 Janet Agar Hebrews 5 v5-10 Alan Wood

Other Services in the Benefice

Higham on the Hill 1 March Holy Communion 10.30am 8 March Benefice Service, Fenny Drayton 10.30am 15 March Ecumenical Mothering Sunday Service 10.30am 22 March Service at Methodist Church 10.30am 29 March Benefice Service, Witherley 10.30am

Witherley 1 March Evening Service 6.30pm 8 March Benefice Service, Fenny Drayton 10.30am 15 March All Age Mothering Sunday Service 10.30am 22 March Morning Worship 9.00am 29 March Benefice Service, Witherley 10.30am

Stoke Golding 1 March All Age Service 10.30am 8 March Benefice Service, Fenny Drayton 10.30am 15 March Holy Communion 10.30am 22 March Morning Worship 10.30am 29 March Benefice Service, Witherley 10.30am

Dadlington 1 March BCP Morning Prayer 9.00am 8 March Benefice Service, Fenny Drayton 10.30am 15 March BCP Holy Communion 9.00am 22 March BCP Holy Communion 9.00am 29 March Benefice Service, Witherley 10.30am

Church Matters from the Parishes of: Fenny Drayton, Witherley, Higham-on-the-Hill, Stoke Golding & Dadlington RECTOR: Revd. Linda Blay (01455) 213988, [email protected]

CURATE: Hilary Surridge (01455) 233064, [email protected]

Once in a while, something comes along so unexpected that it takes you by surprise and you are not sure how it will play out but it feels exciting and full of possibility. Imagine the scene, back in 2012, around the excavation trench in a Leicester car park when the mortal remains of a person were discovered by archaeologists. Can you remember the news and then the waiting? It must have felt like an eternity for scientists awaiting the confirmation that they were, indeed, the remains of none other than King Richard III. At an early stage, it was felt that the re-burial was to be conducted with dignity and honour. Now, it is not long before King Richard III will be re-buried in a transformed Leicester Cathedral. What has been amazing is the way that the thinking around the events of the re-burial has been so creative. There is an intensive week of activities before the actual re-burial and people from so many walks of life and with so many skills have been working together. St Margaret's Primary School and St Martin's Academy in Stoke Golding, as well as Higham on the Hill Primary and Witherley Primary School are getting involved in various ways through projects, ensuring that the young people of our Benefice are engaged in what is an event of international significance. It has been an opportunity for communities to work together in a new and exciting way. New life has sprung from marking the death of a former monarch from over 500

5 years ago. Could any of us have envisaged that when the discovery in the car park was made three years ago? On Sunday 22nd March, a hearse will leave the University of Leicester during the late morning and travel to Fenn Lane Farm, believed to be the site of King Richard’s death, before moving on to Dadlington. A short service will take place on The Green in Dadlington where the soldiers who lost their lives in the battle will be remembered. There will be traditional village hospitality on The Green, in Dadlington after the cortege leaves to go on to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and later Leicester Cathedral. The re-burial ceremony takes place in Leicester Cathedral on 26th March. Lots more resources and details of events around the re-burial of King Richard III can be found on the website www.kingrichardinleicester.com I hope that you will be able to join us and mark together this historic occasion with dignity and honour and peace. Blessings, Hilary The Revd. Hilary Surridge – Curate Fenn Lanes Benefice St Michael & All Angels Church Management Committee (PCC) Janet Agar 01827 716035 Gina Hawthorne 01827 716159 Alan Baxter 02476 383438 Susan Kosniowski 01827 714628 Maureen Bonner 01827 715768 Michelle Nelson 01827 722182 Julia Collis 01827 713881 Audrey Smith 01827 717034 John Frisby 01827 715826 Pamela Wills 01827 720929

Community Coffee Mornings We meet in the kitchen area of the Church from 10:30am-12:30. ALL ARE MOST WELCOME The dates for March are: Thursdays 5th & 19th

‘With Dignity and Honour’... Once again, we are running Lent groups in the Benefice. The one in Fenny Drayton is taking place on Wednesday afternoons, from 1.30pm. Sessions generally last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the length of discussions. Please call Michelle on 722182 for more details, including whose home we are meeting in. The course will include Bible study, discussion, reflection and prayer and, given the forthcoming re-interment of King Richard III, each session will look at one aspect of King Richard’s own life, which will then be opened up to link with our own lives and issues. Over the remaining weeks, we will look at: 2. 4th March : Purpose and Destiny 3. 11th March: War and Violence 4. 18th March: Prayer and Piety 5. 25th March: Lord and King We would love you to join us for this Lent Group Course - please call Michelle on 722182 for more details, including whose home we are meeting in.

SHEEPY FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Sheepy Friendship Club is a luncheon club for the over 50s. On the first Wednesday of the month we go out for a lunch (pick up is provided from Fenny Drayton). Suggested lunch venues: March 4th – Bulls Head, Wolvey April – Marina, Hinckley May – Corner House, Bulkington June – Lord Nelson, Arley July – The Unicorn, Orton-on-the-Hill. We also have ‘days out’ suggested days our so far: May 20th – Bath June 17th – Liverpool July 22nd – Skegness August 19th – Bridlington If you are interested in joining please contact either Pamela Wills – 720929 or Joan Holder - 717333.

The Fenn’s Folk In January, we had a quite personal history by Michael Roberts of his evacuation from Coventry to Stoke Golding to avoid war-time air- raids. He spoke of vivid memories of travelling through Nuneaton that day and his later trips out to the shops and cinema in Nuneaton. After retirement, he discovered the family connections he had with Nuneaton, both through his own birth family and coincidently the

family who adopted him at 14.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 26th March, 7.30pm In Fenny Drayton Church, on Tamworth Castle and Collections. Please come along enjoy a glass of wine, nibbles & another interesting speaker.

A BIRTHDAY Women’s World Day of Prayer CELEBRATION FOR GORDON COULTROP

Friday 13 March, 7pm At CALDECOTE VILLAGE HALL

Entertainment: St. Michael and All Angels’ Church STILL THIRSTY th Friday 6 March 10.30am ALL FRIENDS FROM Although this service has been designed by FENNY DRAYTON WARMLY INVITED women, everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday With Friends

We continue with our gathering of old & new friends in March on Friday 6th - just bring your own drink and glass. The church will be open from 7 - 10pm and you can stay as long, or as briefly, as you wish. Please note April’s gathering will be a week later, April10th, as the 3rd is Good Friday.

Fenn Lanes Men’s Group For our February meeting, we heard of the Ashby Canal – a bit about its history and some more about its restoration and reinstatement. The talk was given by Geoff Pursglove (Ashby Canal Project Officer – LCC) along with Peter Oakdean of the Ashby Canal Trust. We heard how the northerly sections of the canal were increasingly affected by mining subsidence – causing breaches and overflowing due to the land, in places, falling by over twenty feet. Repairs were carried out during both World Wars to ensure that coal supplies would continue, especially if there had been damage to the railways. By 1966, there was more damage, less traffic and no war to justify repair, so the canal was abandoned just north of the Snarestone tunnel. The current restoration efforts are intended to reopen the canal to Measham and then through to the 1 mile section already restored between Conkers and Moira Furnace. The route through Measham will diverge from the original, as the line of the canal has been built over in places, but the almost parallel line of the old railway is available. Interestingly, the justification for the restoration has been on the basis of regeneration, the health benefits of leisure activities & tourism for the area, and little to do with boating directly. Further details can be found at: www.ashbycanaltrust.co.uk www.ashbycanal.org.uk, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashby_Canal NEXT MEETING March 17th. This will be a talk by Eddie Smallwood on Wounds & Surgery in the Middle Ages – quite topical with the reburial of the remains of Richard III this month. As usual, we will be meeting in the Parish Rooms, Witherley from 7:30-9:00pm.

SOCIAL EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE The events that are provisionally planned for 2015 are: 28th March Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Tea 24th April Quiz night with raffle 9th May Mediaeval Banquet 21st May Concert by Steve Mead 12th September Fenny Fayre 6th October Ladies’ pampering evening 5th December Angels Event with carols in the evening

Fenny Drayton Cook Book Would you like to see your own recipes published?

Avis Raynor has kindly volunteered to produce a Cook Book on behalf of the residents of Fenny Drayton which will be available to buy towards the end of the year – an ideal present for family & friends. Contributors’ names will be printed next to their submissions. If you have recipes for a starter, main and desert that you have created or adapted please email to [email protected]

Beginners Bridge with fun

If you are interested in making friends and learning how to play one of the world’s most popular card games then please give Avis a call on 715600. Meetings will be held one afternoon a week – possibly Tuesdays from 1-3pm

If anyone is willing to help, donate cakes or Easter Eggs for this event please contact Julia Collis on 713881. Thank you, we really rely on your support. 11

With dignity and honour Soon King Richard III will be reburied in Leicester Cathedral, watched by very many people around the globe. The interest is intense and Leicester, city and county will be in the spotlight. Completing all the arrangements has taken months of focussed planning. But throughout, the intention has always been to accord him in burial the dignity we, or any other human being, might wish for or deserve, and to give him the honour due to an anointed king of this country. May he now rest in peace. The programme for the week very clearly picks up these intentions. His bones, the subject of archaeological interest, will now rest in a coffin and, making their final journey from the battlefield to the Cathedral, recover the lost dignity of that earlier ignominious journey some 500+ years ago. But this is not just about one man, for that journey will also recall the many that died on Bosworth Field, that turning point in English history. This also leads us to remember other turning points and deaths on the field of battle. King Richard III remains a controversial figure in death as in life, and we may never know the truth of it. His tomb will not be a place of veneration, for no saint is to be buried in Leicester Cathedral. But, through his presence there, because of the very public ongoing debate about his life, he will remind us of our own capacity to be both saint and sinner. Here we have a flawed human being, striving, in faith, to reach God. As we know from his well-thumbed Book of Hours - his daily prayer book. Reburial liturgies will reflect both the prayer rhythms of then and now, reminding us of the continuity of prayer over the centuries, a continuity which lies at the heart of Cathedral worship and in all our mediaeval parish churches.

Among those present at the re-interment will be people whose role or historical connections take us right back to the Battle of Bosworth, as well as today’s civic and Church leaders alongside many members of the general public. We are thus reminded also of the continuity of history, and the weight of authority and responsibility which reside in our national structures. Reinterring an anointed King is a fitting occasion to reflect upon the role of monarchy, Government and civic authorities - and what the relationships between them are. King Richard III’s tomb design provoked animated discussion. The Cathedral has been reordered, creating both an appropriate location for the tomb, alongside an excitingly larger and more effective worship space, while retaining the natural beauty of the building, including the screen. With an incised cross and facing the great east window, with its figure of Christ triumphant, the tomb speaks of resurrection hope, which lies at the heart of both King Richard’s faith and ours. In considering not only tomb design, but the manner in which King Richard is reinterred, including the words and liturgies spoken, we may be challenged to reflect upon our own understanding of life and death. King Richard III’s reburial date is March 26th - three days before Palm Sunday, when the Church remembers Jesus riding into Jerusalem prior to his brutal and untimely death. The juxtaposition of this warrior king riding into battle at the forefront of his army also shortly to die - the last English King so to do in battle - contrasts starkly with the King of Kings riding into the Holy City on a donkey or foal. King Richard III’s golden crown (whose replica we shall see in the Cathedral) contrasting with Jesus’ crown of thorns. Heavenly and earthly authorities, the relationship between them and our place within that - plenty here too to ponder! Hopefully re-interment week will be for you and for many a time of great interest but also of solemnity, reflection and prayer, as we finally lay the mortal remains of an earthly king to rest, while at the same time begin to anticipate the death and resurrection of our heavenly King, just over a week later. As you watch the King Richard III ceremonies on TV, do engage with both the words and ceremonials, all

13 of which aim to take us on a journey far beyond simply the burial of a set of bones - a spiritual encounter, no less. P.S. Check out the kingrichardinleicester.com website for more information about what is happening, interesting updates and for further thinking on the legacy themes touched upon in this article.

Alison M Adams - Leicester Cathedral and King Richard III education and community legacy lead.

Richard III in Dadlington Sunday 22nd March – 12:45-2:00pm approximately Your Invitation to be part of Royal History  On Sunday 22nd March King Richard III’s cortege will stop at St James’ Church and The Green, Dadlington for a short service en- route to Leicester.  This is to mark burials around St James’ of many of the fallen from the nearby Battle of Bosworth. Everyone from nearby villages is welcome to come to Dadlington to experience a unique royal and historic event. Parking will be signposted outside the village (at St Martins School) and people are invited to walk into Dadlington and wait on the village green.  Prior to and during the arrival, service and departure of the cortege the public will be requested to provide an atmosphere of dignity and respect.  After departure, food and drink will be available, including hotdogs, a bar in marquees (with White Boar beer), and teas in the Village Hall. Artwork produced by local children will be on display. Morris Dancers will perform on the village green.  You will be able to visit the historic Church where there will be an exhibition of historical records relating to the 1485 battlefield. A local guide will be available to answer questions about King Richard’s eventful life and the burials in the churchyard.

Trial of Richard III

A unique opportunity to be part of history!

A re-enactment of the trial of Richard III will take place in St James’ Church, Dadlington at 7:30pm Friday 6th March with prosecution and defence counsel, the audience acting as jury.

There are approximately 90 seats, just turn up on the night (suggested donation £5 for Church fabric fund) or to reserve seats contact John Whitehead:

[email protected], 07970 599288 or 01455 213244.

RICHARD THE THIRD CELEBRATIONS WHITE FLOWERS WANTED PLEASE - The ladies of Dadlington are hoping to decorate the Church, churchyard and village green in a mixture of white fresh and artificial flowers for the weekend of 22.3.2015. Can you help by looking in your attics, garden sheds and local charity shops for any artificial white flowers they could have please. They will be needed for the first week of March and I am able to collect them and deliver them to Dadlington. They do not have any funding for this venture so all flowers will be welcome. Please help –it’s a great opportunity for our villages to be part of this historic occasion. Thank you Louise Murray 712518.

ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH, FENNY DRATYON ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th March 2015 at 7.15p.m. This is an open meeting and everyone entered on the Church Electoral Roll of the parish is entitled to vote at the election of parochial representatives of the laity.

Witherley Parish Council – Fenny Drayton Ward Fenny Drayton Parish Councillors – to contact with News, Views & Issues:

Robert Alexander [email protected] 768649 Alistair Brittain [email protected] 712172 Maureen Cook [email protected] c/o Clerk Ann Wright [email protected] 720966 Clerk: Anji Forsyth [email protected] 880548

Extracts from the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting, February 12th

(Full Minutes are available at http://witherley.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/minutes-archive.html)

A874: PRESENTATION ABOUT HOUSING NEEDS SURVEYS from Richard Mugglestone, Midlands Rural Housing. A housing needs survey identifies all type of housing requirements for the Parish i.e. bungalows, smaller homes, large homes, affordable homes. This type of survey is a good starting point to identify what is required from a parishioner’s point of view. This document is recognised by HBBC when housing developments are proposed within an area; as to what need has been identified. It allows opportunities such as the reservation of affordable homes to local people before being made available to those without links to the village or parish. Any development on exception sites would be reserved for people with a village connection. Before any surveys can take place there needs to be a back ground review of the four villages with the Borough Council to identify if there is opportunity for development and then a survey can be rolled out with briefings and presentations to the community.

A877: CRIME REPORT: The Clerk reported there had been only one incident of crime reported in January within the Parish. A recent theft of 19 fence panels in Fenny Drayton was discussed. Cllr Harding reported there will be a meeting of the Police and NFU to discuss the increase in crimes committed within the farming sector.

Changes in the police structure mean that the beat team will initially respond (when able) to a crime scene, issue a crime reference number, and then pass the details to an investigating team. Cllr Cook proposed a letter should be sent to the Leader of Leicestershire County Council raising concern over the lack of attention in the rural community; seconded by Cllr Harding.

A878: BOROUGH COUNCILLOR: The Clerk read a bullet point report on behalf of Cllr Morrell  HBBC will not be increasing the Council Tax  The planned cinema in Hinckley will open at Christmas and a new supermarket and 500 vehicle capacity car park will open in November this year on the old bus station site.

A879: COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT: Cllr Ould noted his concern regarding four local incidents in recent weeks of poor ambulance response times; these will be brought to the attention of the George Elliot Community Liaison Panel. LCC is recommending a 1.99% increase in Council Tax. There is a £12m deficit in the budget. Due to the highly subsidised maintenance costs Snibston Discovery Park will close. Next year’s budget cuts will be even more severe than this, and it is possible that only statutory work will be carried out. The Boundary Commission has decided this County Council Ward is too large, there will be a review and the Parish Council will be consulted on this. There is a public consultation regarding waste management within the County and as it affects every household everyone should be encouraged to have a say. The document is available on www.leics.gov.uk and www.witherleyparishcouncil.org.uk.

A880: CORRESPONDENCE Email from The Public Rights of Way Inspector thanked Cllr Cook for re- painting the footpath way sign on the edge of Fenny Drayton.

Email from Caroline Foxhall regarding poor ambulance response time (forward to Cllr Ould) and incidents of dangerous driving on the A5 – referred to the A5 Contact Group.

A881: UPDATE OF ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Footpath for Kennel Lane (Witherley) will cost in excess of £80k, and will not be processed by LCC. Fenny Drayton playing field maintenance will recommence this month. Fenny Drayton phone box is available for adoption from BT for £1; if the Council decide to purchase a defibrillator and house it inside. Confirmation Brian Mee Associates are the new grass cutting contractors, having confirmed the grass areas with their team.

A881: REPORTS FROM THE VILLAGES FENNY DRAYTON: The requirement for a defibrillator in Fenny Drayton will be discussed in the village and the result to be brought back to the next meeting. Cllr Cook advised there has been a conviction for fly tipping up the Green Lane. Cllr Wright requested the Council to host a music event on the playing field; this was proposed by Cllr Alexander, seconded by Cllr Brittain.

A882: VEHICLE ACTIVATED SPEED SIGN – DECISION Approved supplier information had been circulated with meeting documents, Councillors decided to purchase a VAS for use in all villages. Proposed by Cllr Alexander, seconded by Cllr Wright, carried by all. Councillors are to walk the villages to identify which lamp posts are suitable to house the machine, the LCC requisite form to be completed and returned in advance of any purchase.

A883: HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY Decision deferred until further information gathered as per A872.

A885: PLANNING 1500037 Land South of Lindley Farm, Fenn Lane. No objections to the amended application. Next meeting – March 12th, 7:30pm, Parish Room, Witherley

Grit Bins The Parish Council has placed three new grit bins around the village. The bins are green and are located in Drayton Close (by the dog waste bin), Church Lane/Rookery Close and Quaker Close. The bins will be filled by the Parish Council as necessary, however their use is on a DIY basis. If the Junctions appear to be icy residents can use the grit as necessary. Defibrillator Consultation The Parish Council has installed a community defibrillator in Witherley. When a resident dials 999 the ambulance service gives them the code to access the unit, this means you can start helping prior to the ambulance arriving. Considering the average response time at the moment is 30 minutes, the defibrillator could save a life. The PC has an opportunity to adopt the phone box and install a defibrillator in Fenny Drayton. Can I have your views as to whether you want one? Please reply to the Parish Clerk by emailing [email protected], or using the contact details above. LCC Waste Consultation As part of the ongoing cost saving measures, Leicestershire County Council is considering ways to reduce its expenditure on household waste & recycling sites. The aim is to save around £5million per year by 2018/19. To submit your views please fill out the consultation survey and make sure it reaches us by midnight on 26 April 2015 at the latest. The survey is available online at: www.leics.gov.uk/haveyoursay/futurewastemanagement. Paper copies of the survey are available on by calling 0116 305 0001. If possible please complete this survey online as it will save us money.

Public Footpath – Drayton Lane Concern has been raised about the state of the footpath from Drayton Lane as it enters the field behind Drayton Close, especially as many dog walkers use this route on a daily basis. Although this footpath is the responsibility of LCC Highways, given the ongoing spending cuts it may be timelier to do something more locally. The Parish Council is aware of this matter and is looking at the options.

A5 Roadworks

The roadworks at the Redgate junction should be complete by now. The last part of the work is the completion of the new roundabout at the MIRA entrance, which will entail night-time traffic lights for the first week of March.

Separately, work is also continuing at the Dodwell’s island.

Further information is available from Hinckley & Bosworth Council’s website:

www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/info/200079/regeneration/1012/improvements_to_the_a5/2

M69 Junction 2

Do you ever use Junction 2 of the M69 (Between Hinckley & Sapcote)? Currently, the M69 can only be entered northbound and exited soutbound. There is an online petition calling for this to be turned into a full access junction, which as well as being better for the villages nearby, would also (it is hoped) reduce traffic through Hinckley and on the A5. Please see:

www.change.org/p/local-and-national-government-open-up-m69-junction-2

Sharing your time and skills to support policing in Leicestershire

You could play a vital role in helping us deliver and improve the service we provide to communities across the Leicestershire Police area. Our volunteer programme provides additional support to our policing activities and is a way of helping to improve our communities.

If you have some spare time to donate, we can provide opportunities to help you learn new skills and make a difference in your area.

What are volunteers?

The Home Office describes a volunteer as someone "who commits time and energy for the benefit of society, the community, environment and/or individuals, undertaking this freely and by choice, without concern for financial gain."

A Leicestershire Police support volunteer is someone who, through personal choice, commits time and energy to perform a task at the direction and on behalf of Leicestershire Police.

How do volunteers help?

Our volunteer roles are designed to enhance the work of our officers and staff and give extra support to local communities. They help police officers and staff who are then able to concentrate on core policing duties, which means officers can spend more on their neighbourhoods working with their communities.

How does it work in Leicestershire Police?

Volunteers and the work they carry out is not to replace employees; the underlying principle of the agreement is that volunteers compliment and support staff roles. Being a volunteer provides a unique opportunity for

21 individuals to use their skills, experience and local knowledge to make a positive contribution in their community by supporting the work we do.

Volunteers will be given resources to carry out their role effectively and we will ensure, through induction and training, they are properly integrated into the organisation.

Who can volunteer?

You must be aged 16 or over. A security vetting check will be carried out and will take into consideration yourself and those you associate with.

Your application may not be accepted if there is a conflict of interest in your professional life or another volunteering role and you will be subject to the same criteria as our staff members.

As part of your application you are asked to disclose the nature of your employment and details of any other voluntary work you may do. There are some restrictions on who can be a volunteer

How do I apply?

If you are interested in volunteering for Leicestershire Police please download and complete an application form. Please indicate which volunteer role you wish to apply for and your preferred location.

You will then be invited to attend an informal interview and you must give the names of two referees who are prepared to provide a character reference for your suitability for the role.

In addition you are required to have a security vetting check before you can be accepted into the scheme.

This process can take up to three month and if you are successful, you will be offered a suitable volunteer opportunity.

For more details please contact

Mike Walker: [email protected]; 101 ext. 3610 or

Jon Puckey: [email protected]

Important information for Leicestershire library members

New library computer system Please be aware that Leicestershire Library Services will be implementing a new library computer system in early March as part of a consortium of East Midlands library authorities that include:  Nottinghamshire  Nottingham City  Derbyshire  Derby City  Rutland

Benefits to Leicestershire library members  Savings on subscriptions of £35k per year  New look online library catalogue  Longer term potential for Leicestershire residents to borrow books from neighbouring authorities using a single library card  Longer term potential to reserve books from neighbouring authorities, delivered to your local library

Disruption to services during the changeover

 No new books and DVDs will be added to stock from Monday 12 January until Tuesday 31 March.  The book reservation and renewal facility will not be available from Friday 20 February until Wednesday 4 March.  No books or DVDs etc. will be due back between Sunday 22 February and Monday 16 March.  The 24/7 phone line will be discontinued from Friday 20 February.  Limited service will be available in libraries from Friday 20 February until Wednesday 4 March.  There will be limited Wi-Fi and PC access in some libraries, on selected dates during February 2015. Please visit www.leics.gov.uk/information_technology

PLEASE NOTE: From March 2015 staff from other library authorities within the consortium will have access to library members’ data. All data is managed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. If you have any questions about any of the above, please speak to a member of the library staff, or email [email protected]

Mobile library consultation There is currently a consultation taking place on the proposed changes to the mobile library service. Residents are invited to read the consultation document and have their say before 8 April 2015. Further information is available at http://www.leics.gov.uk/mobilelibraries.

ATHERSTONE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE Long Street, Atherstone, Telephone: 0300 555 8171 Email: [email protected] Opening times

Monday 09.30 - 16.00 Tuesday 09.30 - 17.00 Wednesday 09.30 - 17.00 Thursday 09.30 - 13.00 Friday 09.30 - 16.00 Saturday 09.30 - 13.00 REGULAR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Silver Surfers Are you over 50? Would you like to learn how to use the Internet and email? Then come to the Atherstone Library Silver Surfers drop in sessions. Every Monday 10am - 12noon. No need to book; just pop along and have a go, with the help of our volunteers. It’s FREE! Games Sessions at Atherstone Library Do you enjoy board games? Every Thursday morning between 10am and 12noon, Atherstone Library hold a Games Session. Everyone welcome. Come along for Chess, Draughts, Scrabble and more. It’s FREE! Family History Surgery Need some help with your family tree? Come to a Family History Surgery at Atherstone Library with the Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Family History Society. Every third Wednesday of the month; drop in between 2pm – 4pm. Next sessions on Wednesday 18th March and Wednesday 15th April. Story Stomp A FREE half-hour of stories, rhymes and fun for 2-4 year olds and their parents/carers at Atherstone Library. Every Wednesday at 11am. Hello! It’s Rhyme Time at Atherstone Library A FREE half-hour of rhymes and songs for 0-2 year olds and their parents/carers. Come and join in the fun! Every Tuesday at 11am.

Nuneaton Writers' Circle

We are now accepting entries for our first

NON-MEMBERS' FLASH FICTION COMPETITION

 You can write on any theme and there is a 300 word limit.  Open to those aged 18 and over on 27 March 2015  Entry by email attachment to [email protected]  Your story must be word-processed in A4 size format, double spaced.  No personal identification in the story file.  Body of email must contain title, word count, name, address, postcode, phone no, email address

The winner will be notified by the end of April and invited to our Awards Evening 19 May 2015 at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Road, Nuneaton CV11 4LU

The competition will be adjudicated by current members – whose decision is final. There is no fee and no cash prize, but we are awarding a year’s free membership to the winner.

For further information go to blog: nuneatonwriterscircle.blogspot.co.uk

White Wings Aikido

All abilities welcome, classes now open

Over 18+ years old only (for insurance purposes)

(Insurance £10.00 per year)

Mon & Fri - 7.30 pm to 9.30pm

£5 per class, 1st class Free

Call 01827 716100 or 07831 200540 and ask for Adrian

Or email [email protected]

Our Website www.whitewingsaikido.org.uk

White Wings, Quaker Close, Fenny Drayton CV13 6BS

Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm Saturday

We are on the Move!

Whether you are a first time buyer, looking to re-locate, or need a bigger place, allow us to be your first point of contact and we can point you in the right direction. We offer residential and commercial sales and lettings, and operate a no sale no fee basis.

*Ask us about letting options: Residential & Commercial Sales & Lettings *Energy Performance Certificates *Probate Valuations, Surveys & Auctions *Mortgage, Insurance & Financial Advice *Wills, Estate Planning, Legal Quotes Abbey, welcoming you home!

2A Pool Bank Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. CV11 5DB T: 024 7663 4677 or 01827 716100 [email protected] www.abbeymoneyandproperty.co.uk

I AM JULIE, YOUR NEW LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A REGULAR BROCHURE? PLEASE GET IN TOUCH I ALSO HAVE A SELECTION OF STOCK FOR LAST MINUTE PRESENTS!

Avon now sells Designer goods, Clothing, Baby wear, Handbags and Jewellery as well as Cosmetics and Skin care products. Find me on Facebook www.facebook.com/julies.avon1 All with the FAB 28 day guarantee. Tell me you’re from Fenny No payment required until delivery. Drayton and receive a free gift!

If you know of anyone who would like to sell Avon please let me know and I’ll get them started Email: [email protected] Call or text: 07879448487

The Cock Inn Sibson M.D.S. FLOORING LTD

Contact: FOR ALL YOUR CARPET AND

Lee Collins or FLOORING NEEDS David Harper Twycross Road Matt Smith Sibson 01827 880357 Fenny Drayton Based CV13 6LB [email protected] www.cockinnsibson.webs.com 07597 157419 [email protected]

M G Evans & Sons Funeral Directors An Independent Family Business Monumental Service Pre-Arranged Funerals Private Chapels of Rest Horse Drawn Funerals Daimler Limousines Home Visits by Request

ATHERSTONE TAMWORTH Holmville House 20 Albert Road Long Street, Atherstone Tamworth 01827 713240 24 Hours 01827 310035

Caring for Glitter Petals Face Painting Bethan Ford your pet 07402 299719  Caring, quality vet services in a friendly setting [email protected]  Consultations by appointment in our well-equipped, FIND ME ON FACEBOOK! modern surgeries  Disabled access, plenty of parking, out of town centre Professionally Trained with Full Public locations  24-hour emergency cover provided Liability Insurance and CRB Check  Particular experience in exotic species, ocular and

orthopaedic cases Oakfield Veterinary Group www.oakfield.net Rose & Radish

The Old Library, Hockley Road  Wedding Flowers Tamworth B77 5EF Tel: 01827 281284  Funeral Tributes

The Surgery, 2 Margaret Road  Gift Bouquets Atherstone CV9 1EE  Greengrocery Tel: 01827 713149 WE DELIVER LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE 713/715 Chester Road Bacons End 5 Main Street, Castle Bromwich B36 0LN Market Bosworth Tel: 0121 770 4966 01455 291740

THE VICTORIA GUEST HOUSE

24 Park Road - Blackpool, FY1 4HT Central location - close to town centre, theatres & Winter Gardens

Proprietress: Mrs Patricia Dimbleby 01253 628564 [email protected] www.guesthouseatblackpool.com

Homemade cakes The Alpha for all occasions 9 King Edward Avenue Blackpool FY2 9TD Specialists in: [email protected] Wedding, Celebration & Gail & Steve offer a warm welcome to The Alpha, a quiet hotel on the North Shore Novelty Cakes For a Great Deal on B&B and Evening Dinner Please contact Alison Waterer for further information 07738 072207 or 01455 213786 Please call 01253 354828 [email protected] or visit alphablackpool.co.uk

www.lovelycakesbyali.co.uk W. Smith & Sons (Nuneaton) Ltd Dr I Hussain Avenue Road (BDS 1996 L’pool) www.lovelycakesbyali.co.ukNuneaton CV11 4JT Camphill Dental Practice 024 7638 2124 206 Camphill Road Funeral Directors Nuneaton CV10 0JL and Monumental Masons 024 7639 4571

FUNERAL PREPAYMENT PLANS 24-hour Free Emergency Service 07771 788722 High class interior & exterior Painting & decorating Semi-Retired Builder LOOKING FOR ODD JOBS M.D.Matthews Most trades covered

28 Choyce Close, Telephone Call Bob Davies: Atherstone, 01827 718974 07909 452794 Warwickshire Mobile Home: CV9 3AY 07946 731649 01827 768190 [email protected]

What’s On in March 1st St. David’s Day 1st 9:00am Holy Communion Church 2nd Blue Bins 5th 10:30am-12:30 Community Coffee Morning Church 5th 7:30-9:00pm Bellringing Practice Church 6th 10:30am Women’s World Day of Prayer Church 6th 7:00-10:00pm Friday With Friends Church 6th 7:30pm Richard III ‘Trial’ Dadlington Church 8th 10:30am Benefice Service Fenny Drayton 9th Black/Brown Bins 12th 7:30pm Parish Council meeting Parish Rm, Witherley 15th Mothering Sunday 15th 10:30am All Age Service Church 16th Blue Bins 17th St. Patrick’s Day 17th 7:30-9:00pm Fenn Lanes Men’s Group Parish Rm, Witherley 19th 10:30am-12:30 Community Coffee Morning Church 19th 5pm Parish News Copy Deadline 22nd 9:00am Morning Worship Church 22nd 12:45am-2pm Richard III Cortege Events Dadlington 23rd Black/Brown Bins 26th 7:30-9:00pm Fenn’s Folk Church 28th 3:00-4:30pm Easter Tea & Egg Hunt Church 29th 2:00am BST starts - clocks go FORWARD 1 hour 29th 10:30am Benefice Service Witherley 30th Blue Bins

RUNNING IN FENNY DRAYTON Mum of two young children trying to fit running around family life but finding it difficult with the dark nights when I don't like running on my own! If you are female and interested in running around Fenny Drayton, please call Katherine: 07880 797494.