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Leicestershire Police – Your Views Wanted! FEBRUARY 2013

The Police Team (Forest Beat Team L15) are currently looking for your views and thoughts on what local Inside this issue: residents see as local and important issues. The Beat Team for Measham and surrounding areas are aware of certain issues but urge members of the public to come forward with what they - 1 Views Wanted perceive to be an issue within the village. Dependant on information a beat priority can be formed in which the team will Snippets of News, 2 focus their time on trying to solve what is perceived to be a Information and priority within the village. If your concern does not become a Appeals priority the team will look to address any concerns you may have. Measham Parish 5 Council Column Parishioners can email the local team by visiting Medical Unit Back 6 www.leics.police.uk or a consultation form can be completed on Page the force website by searching ‘consultation form’ in the search box on the website. Members of the public can approach any Officer or leave a voicemail expressing their particular concern(s). Social network users can see what the local beat team is doing by The Measham following them on twitter @LPForestBeat. Messenger is a free publication. Please take and It is hoped in the next issue we can give an update on what has keep a copy. become the beat priorities and action taken.

Articles for the March 2013 Easter Messenger should be submitted to Measham Community Office no later than Friday 15th March. Issue will be published week beginning 25th March. Page 2 MEASHAM MESSENGER

Snippets Of News, Information & Appeals

Fish & Chip Charity Suppers SIA (Spinal Injuries Association) are hosting a nationwide Fish & Chip Supper on Friday 17 th May . It is an attempt to raise much needed awareness and funds for support and information for spinal injury sufferers and their families.

You can hold a fish and chip supper in your home, work or perhaps at a larger venue like a local Community Centre. SIA will provide a fundraising pack and information on this initiative by calling Elizabeth Wright on 0845 0714350 or email [email protected] .

FREE Health Checks There will be FREE health checks organised by the Council at a Well Families Clinic in Measham on Tuesday 23 rd April. The event will be held at St Laurence’s Church Hall and will run from 2.00pm – 6.30pm . No appointment is necessary . Checks will include cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass screening.

There will be advice on offer on a range of health issues including smoking, diet, nutrition and posture.

The afternoon will offer fun exercise challenges with prizes for all ages and a range of fruit juices to try along with a free pedometer to count daily steps.

For further information contact Julie Summerton on 01530 454541 .

Measham Townswomen’s Guild The Guild meet every second Monday of the month at Measham Village Hall on Queen Street. Meetings commence at 7.00pm . The Annual General Meeting is on Monday 11 th March and is for (Continued on page 3) MEASHAM MESSENGER Page 3

(Continued from page 2) members only.

‘Choose How You Move’ Facebook Launches A new Facebook page set up by Leicestershire County Council where people can share and receive information on walking, cycling and bus travel in Leicestershire has launched. It is an opportunity to post your views on travel and list upcoming events.

Newlands House Fete - Netherseal A date for your diary this summer is the above fete. The event will take place on Saturday 8 th June between 12.00pm – 5.00pm . There will be stalls, live music, acts, performances and refreshments. Displays and exhibits include model boats and birds of prey. There will also be a fun dog show and an RAF flypast. Entrance will be £1.50 (Parking on site) and under 12’s will be FREE .

All funds raised will support Newlands House(Leonard Cheshire Disability Home).

Women’s World Day Of Prayer This year’s Women’s World Day Of Prayer service will be held on Friday 1 st March at 7.00pm at St Laurence Church . The service is open to all (men and women) and has been written this year by women in France.

St Charles Borromeo Bosworth Road - Rummage & Table Top Sale The above will take place on the 13 th March from 10.00am – 2.00pm. Admission is Free and car parking is available. All welcome.

Dry Stone Walling Skills Course A special course in the art of learning the above ancient countryside technique is being held in Markfield on March 2 nd and 3 rd under the banner of Leicestershire County Council’s ‘Stepping Stones’ Project.

The course costs £80.00 or £60 for people living in the ‘Stepping Stones ‘area and further discounts available for people receiving Jobseekers Allowance.

To book a place call 0116 3057264/7221

Wildlife Photographic Exhibition Two locations in the National Forest will host 2020VISION a nationwide touring exhibition of outstanding photographs that celebrate nature, wildlife and people working together. It is made up of photographs from twenty top UK wildlife photographers who visited 20 locations including the National Forest and captured inspirational images.

From the 18 th March – 7 th April the photographs can be viewed at the Delph Market Square , Swadlincote and from 10 th April – 29 th April at Calke Abbey, Ticknall.

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(Continued from page 3) Age Concern – Unwanted Cars Can Raise Money For Charity Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland are asking people to crunch their old cars for cash as part of a novel fund raising scheme. Under the scheme unwanted cars are collected free of charge by Giveacar(social enterprise) and either sold through an online auction or disposed of. Proceeds from the sale or scrappage are donated to Age Concern with an average donation being £100.00.

For more information go to www.giveacar.co.uk/charities/age-uk-leicester-shire-and-rutland .

Measham Messenger The Messenger is available from a number of accessible locations within the village. They are as follows:-

Library, Leisure Centre, Medical Unit, Village Hall, St Charles Church Hall, St Laurence, Age Concern, Newsagents, D G Graphics, Community Office, Top Secret, Measham Youth Centre, Measham Museum, Steve’s Fish Bar(Fenton Crescent Shops), Top Club.

There are also Messengers available through representatives of organisations within the village. Monthly issues can also be accessed via the Parish Council’s website; they kindly upload our issues to their website.

Anyone wishing to place an advert or editorial can contact us at the e mail address on the front of the newsletter or leave literature or a message at Measham Community Office (If unmanned the letter box is No 1 Queens Street). The telephone no is 01530 273956.

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Although now long gone Well done to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and did their bit to clear the snow in their own area, and be tolerant to the situation along with helping those who are not able to so.

Advice on Gov.Uk states “You can clear snow and ice from pavements yourself. It’s unlikely that you’ll be sued or held responsible if someone is injured on a path or pavement if you’ve cleared it carefully. ”

Leicestershire County Council has the statutory responsibility for gritting public highways and footways and is

HS2 Statement resourced with special vehicles and equipment to carry this out.

Measham Parish Council is aware of the For more information on this call 0116 3050001 . Governments indicative plans and preferred route for the HS2 which could impact on our The resources that the Parish Council has in relation to village. operating in wintry conditions are limited to gritting of Council owned premises and areas. We have as yet not been formally informed or consulted by the Government on these The Parish Council have committed to providing 2 grit bins per proposals, but having done our own research year in the village, however there are strict guidelines on the we have available in the Parish Office and location which has to be agreed with Leicestershire County online a map showing the route through Council and the surrounding neighbours. For an application Measham. form please see the Parish Council website or contact the Clerk.

Once formal consultation is under way we will Grit from the bins is strictly provided for the use on the be in a position to consider the views and highway and footway only, not for use on private drives. opinions of the communities and businesses in the Parish. Dog Foul and Litter Issues

It seems that some people think that it is acceptable to leave There will be an opportunity at the next bags of dog poo on the ground or hanging off trees or on top of meeting of the Ashby, Measham and Moira bins if they think a dog bin is full. This was the case recently Community Forum to see detailed maps of the when someone left half a bag hanging out of the bin on route, share views and to discuss the potential Atherstone Road, consequently everyone assumed that bin was impact of the proposals on the local area. This full and left their bags scattered in the vicinity. Had the bin been meeting is on 5th March at Ivanhoe College, checked it would have been found to be empty. Be warned an North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, £80 Fixed Penalty Notice can be issued for leaving these bags, it Leicestershire, LE65 1HX 6pm onwards. is classed as littering . The bins are emptied regularly and even if

it had been full, the bags can be deposited in any other ordinary If anyone one wishes to find out more litter bin or taken home for disposal. It is just laziness to leave information about HS2, please go these bags of dog poo lying around. to www.hs2.org.uk or for the national campaign group against HS2 www.stophs2.org Also it seems to be acceptable to dump household waste in litter bins; this is on the increase and stops people from using

Recycling Containers them for ordinary litter. For example there were 6 carrier bags full of fish pellets left in the bin on Orchard Way. That bin is not If your recycling container goes missing, the correct place to dispose of such rubbish. please do not steal other peoples. New ones can be ordered from NWLDC by calling 01530 454545 or through www.nwleics.gov.uk The next Parish Council Meeting is on the Contact Us 14th March 2013, 7pm at Website: www.meashamparish.co.uk The Boardroom, Cemetery Lodge, Bosworth Road Email: [email protected] Everyone is welcome to come along. Twitter: MeashamPC Agenda and minutes are available on the website Telephone: 01530 271833 www.meashamparish.co.uk

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