ISSUE NUMBER 90
CONTENTS December 2011/January 2012
Church News 3/5, 22/25
Village Diary 6
Bradgate Flower Club 6
Dick Whittington 8
Seniors Christmas Lunch 10
Ramblers 12
Choral Society Winter Concert 15
Choral Society come and sing Carols 15
Newtown Linford School 17
Brownies 21
Santa Fun Run 25
Kollad iba Health Centre & concert 26
From the Records 29
Cricket Club 30
Cuts in rural bus services 34
Christingle 34
Neighbourhood Watch 37
Parish Council 40
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pre-printed adverts
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The
BradgateTeam Parish How big is Christmas?
ovent Garden Market is decorated with Christ- C mas baubles, some four metres in diameter, hanging from the roof girders. They are truly mas- sive. Most are shiny red, some are mirror balls re- flecting the lights in every direction and intentionally or otherwise, these huge decorations give the mes- “ sage: this Christmas is far bigger than you are. It So what does was such a surprise to see in mid November that I must admit to being somewhat overwhelmed by this spectacle, which is, I think, their point. So as I made it mean to my way through the Market and continued my short cut towards the British Museum, leaving the glitz have God behind me, I began to ponder on the bigness of a consumer Christmas and the bigness of God’s Christmas. How big is it to have God not just prom- with us? ise to be with us but to indeed be with us, born in human shape, for a lifetime? Immanuel, God with us.
Many of us live with the constant pressure of the pace of life and out of this has come the desire for quality time with our loved ones; we may not have much time to spare, so let’s make sure it’s quality ” time. In this pressure, we have lost sight of the value of quantity time. Often, for example, children don’t have a need for focused activity time with you so much as just knowing that you are in tonight, that you are there without an agenda, just sharing tea and the evening at home. And those who are housebound may not be interested in us visiting simply to swish round cleaning the bathroom or the kitchen, sorting out the washing or mowing the 3
grass; they would much prefer that we To have God with us for thirty three simply sat with them and had a cup of years is mostly about quantity time, tea. This requires a different mind-set. isn’t it? All he was doing was enjoying It needs us to stop thinking in terms of being with us, valuing us and appreci- what can I do for this person and in- ating us for who we are. stead think how can I be with this per- Immanuel, God with us, is mostly about son. Being with someone rather than presence. God is not embarrassed by working for someone. Presence rather me, he does not arrive in my life with than activity. an agenda for change which begins on God with us in Jesus shows us an in- day one (though if I spend time with teresting emphasis. Jesus spent his him, it will indeed change me), he does last week in Jerusalem doing things for not appear like the Covent Garden us: his passion, death and resurrection decorations which are simply too big did for us what we couldn’t do for our- for my life at home. selves, it achieved our salvation. For The Christmas message is that God approximately three years before that, comes to be with us. This is not a new he was engaged in doing things with message; it was there in the first two us: training his disciples, teaching the chapters of the bible and is promised in crowds, challenging people’s assump- the last two also. It is the mystery of tions and prejudices, bringing healing our creation and salvation. God with and freedom. So what did he do with us is, it seems, the most important the rest of his life? The gospels tell us thing that we can know. And, thank very little. He just lived with us, it goodness, it’s not just for Christmas! seems, experiencing the joys and sor- Louise Corke rows of family and community life, for thirty years. Look at the proportions: one week, three years and thirty years.
Please note that the worship on Sunday 1st January 2012 will be a whole parish all age Communion at St. Philip and St. James in Groby, beginning at 10.00am
The Parish Office
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Many thanks to Newtown Linford School for the use of their facilities to produce the large print magazine. It is much appreciated 5
VILLAGE DIARY
December 6th Gardening Club Christmas Party 8th Seniors Christmas Party Village Hall 10th Newtown Ramblers 22nd Come & Sing Carols
Regular events Monday afternoon Mature Movers fitness class V. Hall Mondays 8pm at the Church Bell Ringing 1st Monday of the month Youth Club 4th 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
Bradgate Flower Club
Bradgate Flower Club's 2011 meetings conclude with a demonstration on Wednesday 7th Decem- ber. When we welcome Lee Berrill from North- amptonshire. Appropriately, the chosen theme is 'Winter Wonderland'. The meeting will start at 7.30pm in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall (please note change of venue - we usually meet at Newtown Linford Village Hall). A charge of £4 is made for visitors.
The Club AGM will be held at 7.30pm on 11th January 2012 in Newtown Linford Village Hall. Further details of both meetings can be obtained 6 from Geraldine Abbott on 01530 415378.
Holy Communion
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Once again its time for our foray into Panto land with this years production of ......
Bradgate Drama Groups
Dick Whittington
by Derek Dwyer & Merlin Price with extra material by Peter Orton.
Newton Linford Village Hall
Thurs 1st, Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd December 2011
Evenings Doors Open 6.45 Curtain 7.30 prompt, Sat matinee doors 1.45pm Curtain 2.30.
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SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thursday 8 th December
Doors open at 12.00
Ticket price £8
Call Bev - 242632
Newtown Linford Sunday School
We normally meet on the first Sunday of every month, The next session will be on Sunday 4th December between 10.30 and 11.30 in the Sun- day School Rooms. Suitable for children of all ages. Please note there will be no Sunday School on the 1st January 2012.
Good Luck to Beth Raynor who will not be with us in December as she is running in the Santa Fun Run in Loughborough in aid of Charity.
10 Contact Katherine/Carole on 244790
Make 2012 the year you finally stop your weight problem – perma- nently
The season of cheer has flown by in a blur of mince pies and chocolates and has left you feeling run down, fed up and overweight. But that’s ok, because 2012 is going to be the year that you finally start eating healthily and working out to get the body you know you should have.
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We’re all guilty of it. Making New Year’s resolutions on the 1 st January but then using every excuse possible to delay it one more week. Then before you know it, it’s December again and you’re no closer to your goal. If anything, you’re further away from it.
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Ramblers 2011/12 Saturday 10th Dec 2011 . MEET at the Blue-Bell, Rothley, to depart at 11am. LEADER Ed Killick. 249589 Lunch at the pub, when we shall confirm next years programme. Please let Ed. know if you will be there for Sally to cater. 14th January 2012 Lesley Baker 01509 890771 Meet Opp. Village Hall, to depart at 2pm.
We have had a variety of walks this year covering Charnwood, Wreake Valley, River Soar, Der- byshire, Leics. Round, Ivanhoe way, Rutland and nearly all in good weather. I have in the past, walked in far flung places around the world, amongst spectacular scenery, but I still rate Great Brit 12 ain as one of my favourite places, especially the Charnwood
Forest ,where the wonderful autumn colours have been quite amazing.
From Mick Mcquade, who in- vited us to join the Cathe- dral Walking Group on the Walk and Talk programme:- “What a year, we have been to Mount St Bernard’s, Grace Dieu, Ulverscroft, St Mary De Castro, Launde and Owston. Sadly, our Journey into the Past ended on the 19th November with our last walk from St Mar- garet’s church, through Abbey Park to Leicester Abbey “.
I wish you all a Happy Christ- mas and New Year, and thank you all for your enthusiasm and good company, and a big thank you to Mick and the Cathedral walkers for making us so wel- come. ANY QUERIES -Ring Glenis Meredith 01530 242897 Well-behaved dogs only are welcome. To be under the close 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.
Disclaimer. Members are reminded that participation in walks is at their own risk, and that the leader(s) accepts no liability for any loss or injury, however caused.
13 Ramblers photo by Alan Illiffe
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NEWTOWN LINFORD CHORAL SOCIETY COME AND SING CAROLS & CHRISTMAS SONGS
Function Room, The Linford 7.00pm-9pm (Please note new start time) Thursday, 22nd December Children and young people are very welcome. Free Admission, retiring collection for Charity. .
NEWTOWN LINFORD CHORAL SOCIETY WINTER CONCERT Music to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee Soprano Soloist: Sarah Stephens Accompanist John Fletcher & Orchestra Musical Director: Sue Ford
27th & 28th January 2012 8pm, St Philip & St James Church, Ratby Tickets £9 (Children £5). Peter Sayer 01530 243822
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News from The Village School
Junior children from New- town Linford Primary School got a chance to really think about what life was like dur- ing World War II, when they did some learning about Remembrance Day. Teach- ers simulated an air raid warning, with sound effects from the BBC wartime ar- chive and instructions to children to get under the tables, as bombing was imminent. Despite being told beforehand not to be afraid, children said that they did find it quite scary and that it made them think about what it was like for people in war time. The chil- dren talked about how they would feel if it had really happened - that they would feel worried for themselves and their families. They found it a really good learning experience to help them understand how difficult and scary it had been for people. The children linked their learning to Remembrance Day, writing stories and doing research. They said they realised how lucky they are today because of the courage of people who had fought for their freedom and safety.
On a lighter note, the children had great fun dressing up for Hallow- een at their annual disco, organ- ised by the PTA. Staff at the Linford pub deco- rated their back room in 17
truly spooky style, and the children enjoyed some spine-tingling danc- ing and games! Beth, Kara, Jade and Kris described their favour ite bits: dancing, joining in, the costumes, and winning things! One of the things children love about their school is its small size. Clare, a junior pupil, explained why she likes it: “Everyone gets a chance to be involved, everyone gets together and is friends”. This showed up well at a recent inter- school hockey tournament that children from Newtown Linford School took part in. It wasn’t just about picking the elite players, lots of children from different years got
the chance to be involved, and they gave some of the other teams a run for their money, with some excellent team playing. They didn’t come home with the prizes on this occasion, but as some of the team put it: “We had loads of fun!!”
Halloween by Appointment!
Some of our village youngsters out for Halloween visiting friends , family and neighbours by prior appointment!
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BROWNIES
The Brownies went to Twin Lakes on 3rd September. It was a great day and we had a great time.
All the Brownies really enjoyed it, we got to go swimming outside in the Twin Lakes pool which was a bit cold! My favourite bit was the vertical slide.
All the Brownies thank Brown Owl and the helpers for taking us to Twin Lakes.
Thank you Chloe Allcock, Age 10.
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BRADGATE TEAM SUNDAY SERVICES— December 2011
DATE GROBY RATBY NEWTOWN LINFORD 4th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (HH) 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am All Age Worship(Team) Christingle (Team) Holy Communion (JW) 6.30pm 6.00pm Holy Communion (LC) Holy Communion (PH)
11th Dec 8.00am 8.00am Holy Communion (PH) Holy Communion (LC) 9.30am 10.00am at the Chapel 10.30am Holy Communion (LC/HH) Nativity Service (PH) Morning Prayer(DC/KW) 6.30pm Evening Prayer (DC/KW) 18th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (LC) 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am Nativity service (LC) Holy Communion (PH) Holy Communion (HH)
5.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm 4.00pm 9 L&C 3SE at Carol Service (HH) Carol Service (PH) Chapel 24th Dec 6.00pm 4.00pm 5.30pm Christ- On the Eve... (LC) Crib Service (PH/HH) Christingle (PH) mas 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.30pm Eve Midnight Communion Midnight Communion Midnight Communion (LC/KW) (PH/FB) (HH) 25th Dec 8.00am 8.00am Christ- Holy Communion (PH) Holy Communion (HH) mas 10.00am 10.30am 9.15am Day All Age Celebration (LC/ All Age Celebration (PH) Holy Communion (PH) HH) MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES GROBY Wed 9.30am 7th 14th 21st RATBY Thur 9.30am 14th
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BRADGATE TEAM SUNDAY SERVICES— January 2012
DATE GROBY RATBY NEWTOWN LINFORD 1st Jan New 10.00am Year’s Parish All Age Communion at Groby Day
8th Jan 8.00am 8.00am Holy Communion (PH) Holy Communion (HH) 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am Christingle (LC) Worship for All (PH) Family Service (DC) 6.30pm Evening Prayer (KW/DC) `15th Jan 8.00am Holy Communion (HH/LC) 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am Morning Worship (HH) Holy Communion (LC) Holy Communion (PH) 6.30pm 3SE (Team) 22nd Jan 8.00am Week of Holy Communion (LC) Prayer 10.00am 10.00am 10.30am for Chris- United Service at the URC United Service at the Morning Prayer (HH) tian Unity (LC) Chapel (PH) 6.30pm 6.00pm Holy Communion (HH/LC) Holy Communion (PH) 31st Jan 8.00am 8.00am Candle- Holy Communion (LC) Holy Communion (PH) mas 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am Holy Communion (LC) Holy Communion (PH) Morning Prayer (KW) 6.30pm Evening Prayer (DC/PH)
MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES IN JAN GROBY Wednesdays 9.30am 4th 11th 18th 25th
23 RATBY Thursdays 9.30am 12th 26th NEWTOWN LINFORD Thursday 10.00am 5th
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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SANTA FUN RUN HERE AGAIN
This year the Great Santa Fun Run is to be held on Sunday 4 th Decem- ber and the Rotary Club has been given permission to attract a record number of up to 1,500 Santas.
This will be the seventh year that Loughborough Rotary Club has staged the event, and charities to benefit will include Rainbows, VISTA, LOROS, Kidney Research as well as other Rotary charities. Between 2005 and 2010, the people of Charnwood have helped Loughborough Rotary Club raise more than a quarter of a million pounds for many very worthy local causes and the Club hopes that the 2011 Santa Run will be another bumper success.
You can enter online at www.santa-fun-run.co.uk or you can download an entry form from the same site, and send your entry by post. Look us up on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LoughboroughSantaFunRun If you are unable to download an entry form, or unable to enter on line, and require a printed entry form, or have any other queries concerning the event, please give me a call, Dick Howard on 01530 245373
Santa Run Chairman, David Smith commented: “The run has become an integral part of the festive celebrations in Loughborough and District. Many people really look forward to it as well as helping us raise much needed funds for the charities concerned. Our champion fund raiser is Ed Killick from Newtown Linford.”
Dick Howard
We would like to wish all our readers in Newtown Linford and beyond a Happy Christmas and New Year .
We would like to thank everyone involved with producing, supplying information and delivering the magazine because without you there would be no magazine.
Many thanks to the Church and Parish Council for their financial support along with our advertisers.
Yet again as the year comes to an end, when we look forward to cele- brating Christmas in the Church, and with events in the Village School, Village Hall and the Linford, I think how lucky we are to live in such a lovely village with good neighbours who support and look out for each other.
25 Merry Christmas to you all
Tickets26 available locally by contacting Jan Croft on 01530 244865
KOLLADIBA HEALTH CENTRE PROJECT-
The Health Centre is located 60km from Gondar in Northern Ethiopia and serves a popula- tion of 480,000, and is desper- ately in need of upgrading so we can develop Healthcare services for the people in this area.
The life expectancy averages 43 years, 12% of infants do not see their first birthday and 1:27 women die of pregnancy related complications. During the first phase of this project we supplied maternity equipment and training for the Midwives in line with the Millennium Development Goals to improve healthcare for those most at risk i.e. maternal health and children under 5, aiming to significantly reduce mortal- ity and morbidity rates. A Motorbike Ambulance has been bought and is en-route to help transport women with complications in labour and critically ill patients to get to the Health Centre and Gon- dar Hospital. A generator has been supplied to give Kolladiba Health Centre unin- terrupted power supply.
The second phase of this project will be to supply labo- ratory equipment to diagnose Anaemia, Malaria, Diabetes, TB. We would like to provide further training for the Health Professionals at the Health Centre and for Health Exten- sion Workers in the villages who help mothers who deliver at home.
It is important that we have sustainable improvement to this fragile health service, and ask for your support by coming along to this exciting fund- raising event. 27 Many Thanks, Christine Iliffe, University Hospitals of Leicester
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FROM THE RECORDS Newspaper Snippets from the Archives
Time Marches On
The conservatory at Marion’s Cottage is visible beyond the stone wall which led me to inquire about the future plans. I was informed that in Marion’s Cottage there will be a gift shop and information about Bradgate Park as well as the new tearoom in the Conservatory.
I searched the records and found a newspaper article about the open- ing of Marion's Cottage on 25th May 1976. It stated that Colonel An- drew Martin, Chairman of The Bradgate Park Trust Management Com- mittee, officially opened the Visitors Centre in Marion's Cottage - the stone cottage near the Newtown Linford Gate. It was named Marion’s Cottage after Marion Richardson who lived in the cottage before her death in 1974. In her life she had done much for Newtown Linford resi- dents including starting the records into which I now delve. It also said that the profits from the shop would go towards the running costs of the Park which, at that time, were paid for totally from the rates: 75% from Leicestershire County Council and 25% from Leicester City Council.
The Centre included an exhibition room which was being designed by the students from Leicester University Department of Museum Studies. To pay for this, a donation came from The Marion Richardson Memorial Fund for display cases and other fittings. The Leicestershire Mercury gave £1,000 to establish a bookstall and shop.
When the Centre opened there was an art exhibition of deer paintings by Barbara, Lady Brassey. At the same time the cottage garden was kept as a Victorian herbaceous garden, a collection of wild flowers, a nursery of small trees and samples of Bradgate Rocks.
Mrs Betty Thompson was appointed manageress of the Centre. She had many connections with the Park. Her husband was previously a ranger and at that time was resident warden of Broombriggs, Wood- house Eaves. She had been a Bradgate Park Guide for the previous 5 years, sorry to give it up, but looking forward to new challenges.
Other things that have happened since 1976 include the opening of the Information Centre at the Deer Barn and the adjacent cafe.
Janet Neaverson
Editors Note . Some of Marion’s descendents still live in the village and can trace their family history back quite a way - I wonder who holds the 29 record for being the family who has lived in Newtown the longest?
LOCAL SNAPPER 'CATCHES' NEWTOWN SUCCESS IN CELEBRATORY BOOK
A commemorative hard-back book has been produced by a local pho- tographer to mark Newtown Linford Cricket Club's double- championship winning season.
John Welch, a Newtown Linford resident himself, captured all of the home game action during the 2011 campaign as the First Team lifted the Everards Leicestershire County Cricket League Division Two title, whilst the Second XI claimed the Division Four crown.
It is the first time in over 30 years at the Club that both sides have gained promotion in the same season and Welch was there to capture all of the action at Main Street - regarded as the most picturesque ground in Leicestershire, set in the shadow of Bradgate Park.
The 234-page book entitled 'The Double Champions', believed to be the first of its kind in the County, follows the twists and turns of both sides in images and text throughout the six-month season, and Welch, of visual33.com, is delighted with the final result.
He said: "It was a memorable summer of cricket for Newtown Linford and I am honoured to have been a small part of it. "Photography is my passion and this book has been compiled to mark such a special sea- son for everyone connected with the Club. "It has been an enjoyable exercise and one that I'm proud of. I hope it provides not just those in- volved in the success, but cricket lovers all over the County, with some lasting visual memories."
Club President Chris Scrine added: "John has produced an outstanding publication which has already generated a huge amount of interest and demand. I firmly believe that the book is unique in the annals of local cricket and we are greatly appreciative of the time and effort put into the production of such a fine volume."
Club Captain Jon Dale said: "John's tireless efforts will enable myself and an abun- dance of others to relive the story of what was a memo- rable season for Newtown Linford Cricket Club." 30
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Magazine and Media News
I am currently going to the County Records at Wigston doing some re- search. Whilst there, I discovered that the Church Magazine, the prede- cessor of the Village Magazine, has been bound and deposited since 1935. I am not sure whether our own Village Records currently held by Janet Neaverson go as far back as that. I believe saving Records for fu- ture generations to be very important and hope that the financial cuts that may affect the Leics. Village website and the Parish Council website do not affect the Leicestershire and Rutland Records office. Our Village pages on both these two websites are constantly updated and thanks to Lydia, for recording them, the burial records for the Groby Lane Ceme- tery were uploaded during November. The highlight events of the Village since 2000 continue to be added as and when I have time. Our Village scarecrow history is kept up to date by Iris Sayer. If you have any photo- graphs or records that are important to preserve and would like them put onto the website, please let me know.
Pam McMorran
Santa Supports Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is delighted to announce that Santa will be making a special appearance at Ulverscroft Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre on Saturday 10th December.
For one day only; Ulverscroft Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre, with Tea Rooms and Charity Shop, will be opening a Santa’s Grotto, between 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Alan Norman, Chief Executive of the Foundation, said “This is a wonder- ful opportunity to bring the children along to see Santa, whilst relaxing in the Tea Rooms, browsing the charity shop and enjoying the magnificent views.”
Admission to Santa’s Grotto is £5.00 per child. For more information please contact the Admin Team on 01530 244914 or via admin@shuttlewood- clarke.org.
Ulverscroft Grange, Whitwick Road, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9QB
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Cuts in rural bus services .
The BBC East Midlands TV programme about our local bus cuts was shown on Monday 14 November at 7.30 p.m. If you missed the pro- gramme, you can watch on BBC Iplayer East Midlands Inside Out. The programme focussed on concessionary travel, rather than cuts in rural transport and the affect on every one in the community. The inter- views with young people, parents with young children, families without a car and disabled were not shown. We really do need to be supporting young people in rural communities, otherwise they will be forced to leave, which would have a disastrous outcome.
However, the Under Secretary for transport, Norman Baker did state that "we should be no worse off, no better off " due to concessionary travel. He told us that it was a "complete red herring, because local authorities are given the money but it is not ring-fenced and may not be being spent on buses."
The Rt. Honourable Stephen Dorrell MP made some enquiries on my behalf regarding the 121 bus cut. He sent a copy of a letter from Tony Kirk (Leics. C.C) to Rt. Honourable Stephen Dorrell MP, in which he states:- "a requirement to save £500 000 in 2012/2013 and a further £500 000 from 2013/ 2014 from a net budget of £3 000 000" He con- cludes that "...I do not believe that there are currently any measures that I can take to reintroduce the evening and Sunday services withdrawn in summer 2010" Bank Holiday service is always the Sunday service, hence that was withdrawn too . Glenis Meredith
The Children’s Society first introduced Christingle to The Church of England in 1968 , and it has since become one of the most popular events for families and communities in the church calendar. Loved by children and adults alike this candlelit celebration is an ideal way to share the key messages of the Christian faith, while helping to raise vital funds to help vulnerable children across the country.
Christingle celebrations include songs, prayers, and a col- lection in aid of The Children’s Society. The main element that is universal to all Christingle celebrations is the light- ing of Christingle candles. The children’s Society relies on the vital funds raised through Christingle celebrations to fund their work with vulnerable children and young people in the community. 34 Our village Christingle will be on Christmas Eve at 5.30.
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To call any police officer or PCSO Ex Zanussi Senior Engineer Ring 0116 248 5675 followed by their collar number.
Tel 0116 2896529 Our neighbourhood beat officer is PC Steve Rhodes. Mobile 07711 To contact him, telephone 0116 248 5675 follow the instructions 265414 and when prompted enter the number 0544. This is for non 36 emergency occasions.
Newtown Linford Neighbourhood Watch - A member of the Parish Council
I am pleased to say that following my report in last month’s Magazine, Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, who has moved into the home of Gill Bates, who was our NHW rep for the lower end of Groby Lane, has volunteered to take over her post. Well done Suryacitta and welcome to you and your partner Gaynor.
The very successful Scarecrow weekend has come and gone with no reports of vandalism or parts being stolen this year. Unfortunately a property on Bradgate Road was broken into two nights running but I be- lieve nothing was stolen. A white pickup van registration WK O3 YXT was seen on Ulverscroft Lane dismantling metal Council property and hiding it under scrap already on the van.
November has been extremely mild so far, but when it changes, please remember not to start your car engines and leave them running unat- tended. Cars still continue to be stolen regularly in Cropston and Swith- land by breaking glass in kitchens or halls and taking the car keys so again please do not leave your keys in sight.
The email scam saying you are entitled to a tax rebate if you complete the claim form is going the rounds again and a village resident had his computer attacked recently. It sent out an email purported to be from him to all the contacts in his address book. This did the rounds a few years back and it claims the sender is stranded in another Country hav- ing had all his money stolen. It is amazing how many people over the last few years have fallen for this and sent money – literally thousands of pounds.
Finally we say good bye to P.C. Steve Rhodes and welcome to P.C. Ed. Stephenson who should have attended his first Parish Council Meeting by the time you read this. Steve has sent us the following:-
“I retire at the beginning of December after 30 years service in the police having being the beat officer at Newtown Linford for the last 8 years, I have enjoyed my time at Newtown working with the Parish Council, School and other groups. I will miss most of the people I have had deal- ings with and although I look forward to the next phase in my life and looking for another job I will definitely miss my time at Newtown and the friendships I have found.
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bling me to spend more time in Newtown Linford The good news is a replacement has now been found and will be in place before I retire, to work with me for a few days PC 2029 Ed Stephenson, Ed is an experienced officer having already been a beat officer previously and looks forward to his role covering Newtown Linford.
I would also like to thank Pam McMorran for the years she has carried out the role as NHW coordinator. It is a very important role linking the Po- lice with the residents of Newtown Linford, and without her help it would have meant a lot more work for me. Most villages do not have anyone that carries out this role in such an efficient way, keeping everyone up- dated of recent crimes and giving relevant crime prevention advice, I have no doubt that this reduces crime and the opportunities for crime.”
Finally, I am still getting reports of youngsters in a car on the Bob Bown Car Park in the evenings. I am not sure what they are up to but it con- cerns some of the local residents. Any further information would be ap- preciated. Pam McMorran NHW Co-ordinator
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NEWTOWN LINFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Police: We wish P.C. Stephen Rhodes a very happy retirement! He made sure that he could attend most of the Parish Council Meetings throughout the years. He was able to arrange many speed checks for us when we were desperate for action. He was instrumental in introducing a 40/50 mph speed limit on Warren Hill/ Joe Moores Lane/Roecliffe Road. He visited the Primary School on a regular basis. We were pleased to see more of him when he started using the Sunday School as a 'Police Station'. We feel very privileged to have such a dedicated and conscien- tious Officer looking after our security. We were rather concerned that because of the cut-backs the Police has had to make, we might not get a new Officer. We need not have feared. The job has been advertised and I believe somebody has been appointed. I should be able to tell you more next month. We thank P.C. Rhodes for everything he did for this community and wish him a fulfilled but more relaxed future.
Bob Bown Me- morial Field: After saying that we had not received any responses regarding extra equipment on the playing field, we have now received a number of ideas for young and old users. Be- cause these days, the equipment is so very expen- sive, we would hope to get 40 grants to-
wards the cost. It will take considerable thought as to what should be added, so please be patient. Concern has been expressed by neighbours about youngsters gathering at the playing field, which is not a problem. The problem is the litter, cans and bottles left behind. Please use the bins provided.
Street Lighting: We were informed by Leicestershire County Council that during November and December street lighting columns which had come to the end of their useful life would be replaced. Mostly 6m steel columns will replace the existing 5m ones. Occasionally even 8m columns will be used. All new columns will conform to the British Standard. The new lanterns are designed to reduce the unwanted upward light pollution, but because of their design, an increase in height is necessary to achieve the required spread of light along the road to ensure an even light distribu- tion. High pressure sodium lamps, which emit a 'golden' light will be in- stalled in place of the existing monochromatic low pressure sodium (orange) lamps. The new lighting enables better identification of colours, such as the colour of clothing or cars and also meets the British Stan- dard.
The full minutes of the Parish Council meetings are always available at the Village Store, on the web or from me. Our meeting in December is on Monday 19th at 7 pm. Can you come?
WE WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A JOLLY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Lydia Knott Clerk to the Council t: 01530 242522; e: [email protected]
Eunice Gibbins wishes all her friends and relations a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year
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