Keeping you up to date with ’s news The newspaper of Friends of Evington. Charity no. 1148649 Issue 260 June/July/August 2016 Circulation 5,900

BELTANE SPRING FAYRE For the third year running, the Beltane Spring Fayre Group held this wonderful free event in Evington Park on 30th April. The schedule for the day included a yoga session from EvingtonÕs Yoga group, Maypole dancing with Brian and Rhona, an exhibition of owls and hawks from Kinder Falcons, a May Queen, open mic. ,music and poetry with the enchanting Evington singer Sam Tyler, Sheila and Merryl from Tangent Poets and musicians from Green Shoots. A variety of stalls included Vista for those with sight difficulties, RECOVERY assistance dogs, and Evington in Bloom with their plants. 19th Scouts provided space for drumming workshops and the day was filled with an array of talks and workshops by local pagan experts and storytellers. A pop up tea shop for refreshments and a splendid lunch, provided by Friends of Evington, sponsored by Evington Fish, organised and served by volunteers from Friends of Evington, added to the day. Beltane, the festival of Spring, celebrates the season and the start of summer. The Fayre, open to all, involves local communities for a fun day out. The organisers endeavour to promote understanding between the diverse spiritual communities of Leicester and actively welcome representatives of different faiths or none at their meetings and gatherings. Lesley Vann and Tony Modinos of The Beltane Spring Fayre Group (Composed of Pagans, people of all faiths and none, who celebrate the seasons) thank and the Evington community for helping to make this traditional community event such a success. It could not have taken place without the welcome encouragement and hard work of all those involved, special thanks being due to the fine example of the Friends of Evington. Lesley works with Interfaith and the MayorÕs Faith Forum to promote outreach programmes and events such as this Spring Fayre.It is an unfunded not for profit event, totally reliant on the goodwill of participants, volunteers and visitors. EDITORIAL part of the PEGGY ODOM 1924 – 2016 The Echo Team , which Many family members, friends and colleagues gathered at St. Denys Church to remember Peggy and celebrate her long life. She Many things are happening over the summer extended for was a remarkable woman in so many ways. The Evington Echo was fortunate that she dedicated 18 years (1984-2002) as co- Editor in Evington - much to look forward to! The next Fazila Bhana miles up until editor and editor. She was meticulous about checking that all the articles and other information were accurate, well researched, distribution date for the Echo is September. the Mere Road well written and included all the local, major issues. Peggy was about service to the community and she led by example. In 2002 [email protected] Please refer to the website evingtonecho.co.uk Interim Advertisement Manager area. she retired from the EditorÕs position but continued to deliver copies of the Echo until 2015. for important news and more dates for the ÒThereÕs Peggy went to Wyggeston GirlsÕ School and later worked for BB Chemicals. She met her husband Viv on a tennis court in 1946 Helen Pettman diary. The website is updated regularly and [email protected] nothing to see and they were married two years later. Their three children, Annette, Sally and Simon, arrived between 1953 and 1959 and they Layout Manager includes additional articles and information. in terms of building, but itÕs quite a landmark in all moved to 215 Evington Lane when Simon was just 3 weeks old. Phil Brown The Echo is still in much need of a voluntary itself,Ó explained Chris to the awe-struck Money was tight and even tighter when Viv died in 1963. Peggy was a determined person. She went to College to Diary - Send dates for diary to: Advertisement Manager. The is an on-going presenters. ÒItÕs a very popular area for dog- train as a teacher and managed a career and young family with help from her own parents and VivÕs brother, Bill. She worked Beryl Starkey role which involves arranging new adverts and walkers and when they see us working here phenomenally hard at work, with her children, with gardening, decorating and caring for her own mother when she became ill. [email protected] facilitating continuing ones. and ask what we are doing, they are just As her children got older she was able to make time for more and more of her wide and varied interests Ð walking, swimming, rugby, table tennis, Graphics The job involves recording information from amazed by the history.Ó gardening, garden club, bridge, bird watching, holidays and cruises, Holiday Fellowship, WomenÕs Institute, Evington Echo, U3A, the rock group Jason Chauhan advertisers. An answerphone would be JimÕs interest in the origins of the name (geology classes), singing, the theatre, the Village Hall committee and her grandchildren Bob, Kitty and Sophie and great grandchild Lola. She had Finance required to allow messages to be left. PiggyÕs Hollow was expertly quenched as Chris so many interests on retirement Ð she deserved them. Pat Goddard An Excel spreadsheet is filled in with all explained, ÒPiggyÕs Hollow goes back to Piggy In 2015, she bravely moved from the old family home to a flat and made a new circle of friends there. She enjoyed the gardens and the summer Doug Gillain details of advertisements and taken to the Wilson, who lived at Claremont, which is at the croquet sessions as well as being a director of the Management Company. Reporters/Photography Finance Manager on copy date. All adverts for other side of the Cedars pub, by the War All who knew her will miss Peggy. Bramwell Rudd, Harbhajan Lotay, publication are taken to the Editor on the same Fazila Bhana, , Helen Pettman Memorial. He farmed pigs along here and was TONY SHILCOCK MAY 1932 – MARCH 2016 day. incensed by kids sliding down the banks so he Maryam Panchbhaya The Advertisement Manager would work Tony was one of a family of three children, having an older sister Anne and a twin sister Gillian. The family home in St Denys Distribution would put pig manure thereÓ. Road continued to be TonyÕs home until his parentsÕ death when he moved to Rosemead Drive, in 1982. closely with the Graphics and Finance ChrisÕs tale was received with much laughter Eamon Furey departments , and support is available at all He was educated at Wyggeston Grammar School and then worked for Midland Bank prior to National Service in the Royal William Taylor and cries of disgust from the two presenters, as Air Force. After a short period at Delta Shoe Company in Central London he returned home and worked for C N Rogers, times from the Echo team. A laptop and they perhaps imagined the experiences of the Harry Pettman training will be provided. Electrical Contractors, eventually becoming company secretary. After 19 years he moved to J Orton (Electricians) where he was Ben Sherriff poor children finding themselves covered in For more information please contact employed for 13 years and his final post was with Tricast Plastics where he remained until he was 63. Tony loved Chris Hossack such muck. singing and as a member of Pex Operatic Society he played, in his early 20s, principal roles in musicals including ÔThe Music [email protected] Managing Editor, Helen Pettman. Jo Hayward got the opportunity to question I would like to wish you all an enjoyable and ManÕ and ÔRobert and ElizabethÕ. This was followed by many appearances around the country singing in night clubs. Proof Readers some approaching dog walkers about whether It will be for his musical contribution to the life of the city that Tony will be most remembered. Having had his first piano Julia Hughes hopefully hot summer. they knew the grounds previously held a moat lessons when eight years old it was on the organ at St Denys that his talent became apparent. He served as choirmaster and Addy Tyler Fazila that housed a Manor House in its midst. Managing Editor organist at St LukeÕs, , for 25 years. On one occasion whilst accompanying a youth service he was heard playing ÔBridge BBC RADIO LEICESTER COMES ÒI had no idea, wow,Ó replied the dog walker, over Troubled WaterÕ and was asked to accompany Cliff Richard at a forthcoming event at the Odeon. This was a raging success and Tony thoroughly Helen Pettman ÒI knew there had to be some history behind it [email protected] TO PIGGY’S HOLLOW enjoyed having tea with Cliff after the performance. In 1972 he was appointed to St PhilipÕs Church, where he remained until 1985. but never thought it could have been a moat.Ó He was also a highly respected member of Leicester Philharmonic Choir for 40 years and during his twenty four years as chairman the Choir BBC Radio Leicester presenters Jim Davis and Chris informed them the house had been Jo Hayward received a call from the EchoÕs very engaged many world famous conductors including Sir John Barbirolli, Sir Adrian Boult, Sir David Willcocks and Sir John Eliot-Gardiner. Tony will there since around the 1200Õs which was be remembered as a kind, generous, and out-going man who always cared about the well-being of those around him. He was a wonderful son to www.evingtonecho.co.uk own Helen Pettman, informing them of PiggyÕs slightly longer than the 125 year old golf course Hollow, during a programme seeking hidden his parents and remained at the family home in a caring role right up to the end of their lives. His tragic death, following a fall at home, has been a [email protected] situated nearby! shock to everyone. local gems to be added to the Jim Davis anticipated the dog walkers would Tourist trail. Bramwell Rudd continue with a whole new appreciation of the ART HOUSE 11TH - 13TH JUNE 2016 ECHO COPY DATES As a result, on the 21st of January 2016, they location, and suggested signs be put up to met EvingtonÕs resident history expert, Chris Art House is back and is celebrating its tenth year! Fourteen new artists will be exhibiting their art at the popular annual event, inform other walkers of where they were. and three more houses have been added to the trail. Ceramist Jo Keogh and textile artist Jo Smith, prestigious winners of the Art Edition Deadline Published Hossack in search of what they called a ÒWe are working on thatÓ Chris replied. Òmagical placeÓ. House Prize, will be exhibiting their work. De Montfort University media and photography student Alice Owens will also be taking (Friday) (Thursday) Jo Hayward ended the clip on a humorous part.A broad range of art, including sculpture and ceramics, jewellery and textiles, to fine art, printmaking and photography will Chris described the Manor House that stood note, expressing a desire to run down the hill, September 12th August 1st Sept. on the moated site area once upon a time that be on show. Newcomers as well as professional artists will come together at this exciting event. curbed by the notion that Òyou never know Come along and talk about the artisitic process and inspiration, buy art directly from the artist or commission pieces. Oct./Nov 16th Sept. 6th Oct. belonged to the Gray family of Codnor, in what remnants of piggy mess might be lurking Dec./Jan.17 18th Nov. 8th Dec. Derbyshire, and stood surrounded by a moat. On Holmfield Road and others around . Cakes served too and a free hopper bus between the houses, 11.00-6.00pm on underneath!Ó Saturday and Sunday, and 2.00 -7.00pm on Monday. Definitely worth a look. Visit www.art-house.org.uk for more information. The Church, visible in the distance, formed FB

Page 2 The Echo is printed by Spectrum Printing Services Ltd. Tel 2461717 The Evington Echo website is hosted by www.goodwordpress.com Page 3 BENCH ACTION ON HEARING LOSS be accessible to workers offer valuable support for those that Road, Walshe Road, Davenport Road. Letters Dear Editor, the people of are carers, and are also trained in dementia GAMEL ROAD 10.20pm EVINGTON HOUSE DURING Congratulations to all concerned for getting Action on Hearing Loss are Evington, as care to enable them to provide respite for Goodwood Road, Main Street, Evington Lane, well as Spinney those that care for people with dementia. Stoughton Drive, Stoughton Drive South, THE FIRST WORLD WAR the bench outside the library replaced. starting our first Hear to However there is another bench in a much Meet in Leicester during Hills, Belgrave, Age UK are looking for volunteers that may London Road. WHEN IT WAS A VAD worse state on Deaf Awareness Week and have a hobby or an interest to share and could ASDA OADBY HOSPITAL Gartree Road, from Friday May 6th, Wycliffe. help to organize and run activities or social Arrive 10.30am opposite number between 10.00am Ð 12.00pm Members of the The project groups. The role would help volunteers gain Depart 12.00pm 101. I have community are invited to attend the group, aims to help older people who may be feeling confidence and a sense of purpose and would Return via reverse of above route. reported it to and there will be refreshments and biscuits on isolated or lonely, and suffering from mental or provide valuable support in helping old and SERVICE: ASDA SHOPPER FixMyStreet but offer! physical health issues. Those who are vulnerable people feel part of their THURSDAYS (except public holidays): so far no action The aim is to bring people together who have experiencing loneliness, or at risk of feeling community. EVINGTON VILLAGE 10.00am has been taken deafness, hearing loss or tinnitusÐ future isolated, as well as disadvantaged and For those that wish to use the service, or GOODWOOD ROAD 10.10am by the Borough Council. In meetings and activities can then be decided by vulnerable elderly residents, will be able to would like more information or advice, please Wicklow Drive, Kitchener Road, St. Saviours my experience sometimes the the group. access the free service. call 0116 2992278. The Project Manager, Nikky Road. FixMyStreet.com website works and At the first session we have the products ÔAnything GoesÕ brings together and works Miles, can be contacted by telephone on 0116 ROAD 10.15am sometimes it doesnÕt. Perhaps if several team attending to demonstrate the with small groups of socially isolated people to 2992270, or by email at St. Phillips Road, Stoughton Drive North, people make the same complaint, there is a technologies. Although the Leicester Ageing create a tailored programme of activities [email protected] Kingsway Road, Highway Road, Stoughton Dear Editor, better chance of something being done. Together (LAT) Programme is aimed at people designed to help them feel part of their FB Road, Stoughton Drive South, London Road. This picture was found on a website without Ray Phillips over the age of 50 across Leicester City, we community. ASDA OADBY any copyright difficulties. It shows Evington would welcome anyone interested in accessing Help will be available to those who wish to SUPERMARKET BUS SERVICE Arrive 10.30am House during the First World War when it was information, services and products for make new friends with the opportunity to join FROM EVINGTON TO ASDA AND Depart 12.00pm a Voluntary Aided Detachment Hospital (VAD PEOPLE OF EVINGTON YEARS themselves, family or friends. We really need new clubs, or TESCO Return via reverse of above route. hospital). You can see the British Red Cross AGO to spread the word! to pursue a SERVICE BT1 (to Tesco Hamilton) flag and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem flag. I am looking to find information on my family The session will take hobby or MONDAY & THURSDAY (Except Public The commandant of the hospital from 1916- tree of those who lived in Evington village. My place at the Evington interest. Holidays) 1919 was called Miss Alice Henderson and she grandfather, Walter Smith was a boy who lived Village Hall on Church The LAT EVINGTON 9.30am | 10.30am had a very strict routine for the soldiers that at 6 Cedar Cottages (the terraced houses Road, Evington,LE5 services Downing Drive, Welland Vale Road, were nursed there. (See opposite the Cedars Restaurant). He lived 6FA. reported in Spencefield Lane, Davenport Road. www.evingtonecho.co.uk and then use the there with his parents William and Lucy Smith More sessions will be previous issues GOODWOOD 9.34 am | 10.34 am online search button on the top right hand until he got married in 1900 and moved to held on the following of the Evington Walshe Road, Goodwood Road, Colchester corner and type in ÔvadÕ). Cambridge Street Leicester. dates: May: 6th, 27th. June: 10th, 24th. July Echo remain available for services such as Road, Elmcroft Avenue. Helen Pettman. I understand that William and Lucy attended 1st, 22nd. August: 5th, 26th. September: 16th, homecare, where assistance is provided for 9.42 am | 10.42 am the little Baptist Chapel on the green and 30th. October: 14th, 28th. domestic tasks - household jobs, food The Echo was recently informed that The Dakyn Road, Bowhill Grove, Scraptoft Lane. BUS ROUTES IN EVINGTON William played the organ occasionally. Walter For more details, visit preparation and help with appointments. Beaver Bus Company offers a service from SCRAPTOFT 9.48 am | 10.48 am Dear Editor, had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. [email protected] A befriending project offers daily or weekly Evington to Asda in Oadby, and to Tesco in Scraptoft Rise, (return via Main Street, Church I endorse wholeheartedly the appeal in the Lucy died in 1916 and William died in 1928 or call 07436830944. phone calls to those who live alone and would Hamilton, twice a week. The timetable for the Hill) Hamilton Lane, New Romney Crescent. previous Evington Echo for alterations to the and I believe are both buried in the grave yard like a friendly chat to help them get through service, available on the company website, can NETHERHALL 9.52 am | 10.52 am 22A and 22B bus services for these services to of St. Denys Church. the day. It can be something to look forward to be found below. Netherhall Road, Hungarton Boulevard, be extended to turn into Gamel Road as there This family of Smith originated from the and can make a huge difference. SERVICE: ASDA SHOPPER (To Asda Oadby) Maidenwell Avenue. is no way people living along this route can village of Goadby and in the 1800Õs there was Handy man and gardening services cover MONDAY (except Bank Holidays): TESCO HAMILTON travel by bus down to the shops on Downing no street names only village numbers. They aspects such as home security and safety, MAIN STREET HUMBERSTONE 10.00am Arrive 10.00 am | 11.00 am Drive, the DoctorsÕ surgeries or into Evington lived at No.24 and 27. decorating and any other types of DIY. A little Steins Lane, Netherhall Road, New Romney Depart 11.10 am | 1.00 pm Village. For a long time we have needed a bus If anyone reading this can help with AGE UK help can indeed go a long way, and make living Crescent, BowHill Grove, Thurncroft Road, Return via reverse of above route. service that runs in the opposite direction to information about my family in Evington or at home alone easier and much more Dakyn Road. For further information, please visit Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland and the present run up Welland Vale Road by the Goadby please contact me. comfortable. DUDLEY AVENUE 10.10am http://beaver-bus.co.uk/supermarket-buses/ Leicester Ageing Together (LAT) will be 22 route, and this would be incorporated into a Geoff Smith In addition to this, fully trained respite Ocean Road, ElmCroft Avenue, Colchester or alternatively, call 0116 2844877. new revised route. 0116 2208970, email [email protected] launching a new project funded by the Big FB Doreen Gutteridge Lottery Fund, called ÔAnything GoesÕ, which will

Page 4 Please send letters to the library, Bennett’s shop or email to [email protected]. Please support our local shops and businesses Page 5 After describing the history of her own EVINGTON RESIDENT SELLS Commons. Schools now rated as ÔgoodÕ will no Leisure, and Sport and Play FUNERAL PLANNING Clubs and Societies bears, Penny urged members never to throw ENTIRE WARDROBE FOR longer be forced to be academies. Mrs Morgan areas. All these are It might not be the most tempting purchase, out an old bear no matter how dilapidated as it CHARITY has been heavily criticized for forcing schools, important to Evington, a but have you considered a Funeral Plan? EVINGTON HILL LADIES’ CLUB may be valuables, recently a Steiff was sold at On Monday 28th March 2016, Evington whether successful or failing, to become designated Heritage Village If you have ever had to organise a funeral Our March speaker auction for $176,000. resident Rehana Lila sold her whole wardrobe academies, and incur the heavy costs of the with buildings such as Park youÕll understand how complicated it can be. (pictured above) was The LadiesÕ Club meets on the third at Room IV on Evington Road, raising £1100 for trusts that supervise them. House, Evington Chapel and My father died nearly three years ago, and Sandy Leong with her Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall the homeless. After joining the owners of Two thirds of secondary schools and one St Denys Church. Thirteenth- within a couple of days of his death my mother illustrated talk entitled (see diary page 14 for details) and visitors are Room IV for the weekly drop-off of food for the eighth of primary schools have already become Century PiggyÕs Hollow with and my brothers were sat with a funeral ÒA Nice Cup of TeaÓ always welcome. homeless, she realised that there are lots of academies. Academies are schools that are its dry moat, fishpond and director making arrangements for his funeral. relating the history of Gail Gray homeless people in Leicester itself that need funded directly from central government and fragment of a domestic defence is a highly Like most people we had never discussed his tea, first introduced to help. therefore bypass local government. They set significant listed archaeological site. wishes, although we were aware that he this country in the early EVINGTON Rehana sold many things at the sale, which their own admissions policy and are under the Cllr. Bajaj has been a Councillor for seven wanted to be cremated rather than buried. 1600s probably via trade BICYCLE CLUB included shoes, handbags, jewellery and a few control of a ÔtrustÕ which may control several years. He is a trainer in the printing industry by Looking back there were many matters to with Holland. Evington Bicycle Club designer brands too. About seventy people schools called a ÔchainÕ. The government claims profession. Evington Ward is also represented consider and decisions to be made, at a time Tea originated in China and by the 5th started the 2016 came to support the cause along with her that they have greater freedom to develop by Councillors Ratilal Govind and Sue Hunter. when we were least able to cope. century was established in Japan where it was session in April. All friends and family. Rehana donated the money new ideas and that it is a way of improving Bramwell Rudd A funeral plan allows you to put your affairs only consumed by the elite classes and where the clubÕs nine bikes to the homeless charities ÔOne LoveÕ and ÔHope innovation. Teaching unions claim that it is a ALICE HAWKINS in order and protect those closest to you from the preparation and consumption became an were thoroughly For HumanityÕ. form of privatisation. – SUFFRAGETTE the stress of arranging your funeral. It may not art form with the invention of the tea Eight Regional Commissioners have been checked and the new Rehana enjoyed organising the event and A February meeting of be a cheery thought, but it is certainly very ceremony. In this country in the 1650s tea appointed to oversee and monitor standards. trainer, Peter Simmonds, has decided she the NASO group called comforting to know your funeral services are began to be sold in the coffee houses and as All schools are liable to be inspected by Ofsted along with the volunteer team, were ready for would stick to ÔLetÕs Talk, Conversations taken care of. You can request your favourite both drinks used boiled water they proved to but a change to the system means that schools the first session of cycling in front of the house minimal amounts around a topicÕ discussed music, select the hymns and readings you be beneficial to health, as in those days it was that have been rated outstanding are not now in Evington Park. The sessions are geared to of clothing from the life of Alice Hawkins, want, or whatever will make your funeral only safe to drink ale. Tax on tea became so inspected on a routine basis. non-riders and improvers of any age. now on, and only LeicesterÕs suffragette. special or unique to you. high that sales almost stopped and in the The concept of academies was originally a The club meets every Monday from 6.00pm buy the things she Alice was born in 1863 of working class Few people realise how expensive a funeral 1700s resulted in smuggling. However, in 1784 Labour Party idea, aimed at improving failing to 7.30pm and has access to the house for needs. background and left school at 13 to spend her is these days, and with funeral costs rising William Pitt the Younger dramatically cut tax schools, of which there were many, particularly shelter and refreshments. If you would like to By Maryam working life as a shoe machinist. She was lucky considerably over the last few years, who on tea, which put an end to the smuggling but in deprived areas, and this basic principle is learn to ride or regain your confidence on a Panchbhaya, aged to work at Equity Shoes in knows how much they will cost in the future. in place of the tea tax he brought in a window now a aspiration rather bike, tel. 2204525 or turn up on Monday 10 Leicester, which was a Choosing to cover these costs in advance is the tax. than mandatory. evenings. cooperative that practical solution. When purchasing a funeral Sandy finished her very comprehensive talk GOVERNMENT U-TURN ON Future generations will judge their success New this year is a monthly programme of encouraged workers to plan, it is of paramount importance to know by reminding us that the tea-break is in fact FORCED ACADEMY SCHOOL or failure. talks from 7.30pm to 9.00pm on Monday participate in political that the money that is paid into the plan will be enshrined in law and that in the UK it is still our Bramwell Rudd evenings in Evington Park House. CONVERSION organisations. Alice joined there to pay for the funeral service in years to drink of choice, 60 billion cups of tea a year On Monday 23rd May, Cycling enthusiast, The Chancellor of the Exchequer recently COUNCILLOR DEEPAK BAJAJ IN the boot and shoe union come. being consumed. Bob Perrett, from the Ratae Road Club announced that all schools would have to IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL and then a more militant Pre-planning and paying for your funeral is In April we welcomed back Penny Hodgson explained how a bicycle works and why a convert to academies by 2022. Now, under a movement when the one of the most thoughtful things you can do who on this occasion talked to us on the ROLE bicycle is such a marvellous machine. He also backlash from MPs, school leaders, teachers, Leicester branch of the to help those close to you cope with history of Teddy Bears, bringing along part of Leicester CityÕs ruling Labour group has, at its had some specialist tools Ð and invited the parents and teachersÕ unions, Education WomenÕs Social and bereavement. Why not do it today and get on her large collection. In 1902 the toy bear first annual general meeting, made a major audience to describe what they were for. Secretary Nicky Morgan (MP Loughborough) Political Union was formed in 1907. with living your life? appeared It owes its name to US President reshuffle of responsibilities. Cllr. Deepak Bajaj The next talk on Monday 20th June is called has been forced to concede that the blanket Alice was imprisoned seven times in Advertisers in the Evington Echo who could Theodore Roosevelt, who was made fun of in (Evington Ward) has been appointed Chairman ÔPanniers across the PenninesÕ with Maryam conversion of about 17,000 schools would no Leicester and Holloway jails. She died in 1946. help with a Funeral Plan are: the press with a famous cartoon depicting his of the Heritage Scrutiny Committee. He takes Amatullah, Lindsey Ball, Daksha Chohan and Liz longer be compulsory. Only where councils The group discussed AliceÕs relationships Gerard OÕHalloran of Gerard James Estate foray into bear hunting resulting in a novelty over from Councillor Sue Barton. This Goodman. cannot support them or where councils fail to with her family and husband and the Planning Ltd on 07905 748073 or email shop sending him a bear named ÒTeddyÓ. A important committee holds the Executive and Monday 18th July and subsequent monthly meet and maintain minimum standards will difficulties she must have faced remaining [email protected] craze grew and adults as well as children had partners to account by reviewing and talks have still to be arranged. schools be forced to convert. strong to her belief that if women get the vote Ginns & Gutteridge Ð Funeral Directors & bears. At the same time in Germany, scrutinising policy and practices and the chair For more information tel. 2204525 or go With many MPs, including many in the this would enable an avalanche of change. Memorial Consultants. Tel: 0116 273 4684 Margarette Steiff, whose toy company was receives a special responsibility allowance in onto Evington Bicycle ClubÕs Facebook page or Conservative Party, being against the This group meet at Evington Park House A. J. Atkinson and Son Tel: 0116 271 2340 founded in 1880, made toy bears from mohair, addition to the normal CouncillorÕs allowance. check the online calendar at proposals Morgan risked a humiliating defeat alternate Friday mornings. For more details all of which have the unique Steiff seal in one Heritage Scrutiny also embraces Culture, www.evingtonecho.co.uk/events. for herself and the party in a vote in the contact Colin Cook [email protected]. ear.

Page 6 The Evington Echo website is hosted by www.goodwordpress.com Please mention the Echo when replying to advertisements. Page 7 EVINGTON VILLAGE FETE AND SHOW EVINGTON IN BLOOM’S JUDGING ROUTE FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY COUNTRY RAMBLE A date for your diary Ð Saturday 13th August 2016 the Evington Village On 10th August, Britain in Bloom judges, Martyn Hird and Glenn Dale This is a pleasant walk through the villages of Thurnby, Bushby Fete and Show. 12 noon to 5.00pm will be visiting Evington and they will start the tour at 10.00am and and Houghton on the Hill. The distance is a little over four miles The show will be opened by Dave Andrews, BBC Radio Leicester finish around 12.15pm, when they are invited back to Evington Park and can be completed in a couple of hours. The starting point is Presenter, who has a keen interest in all things gardening and history. House to share a buffet lunch with the community. the layby on Stoughton Road, a good parking spot. However since Back this year will be Lisa Lolly Ð Have a Go Circus. Have fun If you have helped with this campaign, then you are also invited to the route is a circuit, you can start anywhere. There is a decent bus service from developing your circus skills. Entertainment on The Green includes the come along and meet the ÔIn BloomÕ team and the judges at Evington Houghton if you donÕt want to do the whole walk. Moreover if you donÕt have a car, Lutterworth Town Band and traditional Punch and Judy. Other Park House LE5 6DE at 12.15pm, after the tour. Please let Helen (2204525) or Diane (2418056) another path from the side of 26 Newhaven Road leads to the layby. performers are to be confirmed. Also present will be the traditional fete know if you are coming. Walk away from the road and within a couple of minutes, turn left through the essentials of a mini fairground and bouncy castle. It is a great honour to be a finalist in this National competition and whatever happens on the gate and go downhill to cross Bushby Brook. Then climb towards Thurnby. The While on The Green, visit one of the many stalls Ð there will be day, a huge accolade goes to Evington in Bloom and the wider range of parties and friends who path comes out to the right of the Rose and Crown pub which lies on the boundary something to interest all ages and tastes from local honey to plants, have worked so hard to sustain and improve our beautiful urban area. The Festival of Archaeology is a national event of the two villages. It is said that the bar is in Thurnby and the lounge is in Bushby. from gifts to books and from face painting to ice-cream. Hopefully The walking route starts at Evington Park, then visits Grace Works at the Wycliffe Evangelical which takes place from Saturday 16th to Looking to the left you can see St LukeÕs church. But turn right to follow the road returning this year will be Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service and our Church, then through the Village to the War Memorial, Co-op gardens and Village Green. We will Sunday 31st July this year. for five minutes. As the road turns sharply left, continue straight on at the footpath local Police Beat Officer. New this year alongside our regular Willow go along Church Road to St. Denys Church and PiggyÕs Hollow and the arboretum. The driving (www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk). sign, past Bushby Lodge Farm. The path to Houghton is well marked by yellow Weaving and Pole Lathe Turning will be Kinder Falconry. This will give route starts from St. Denys Church and goes along High Street, Spencefield Lane, Downing Drive In Evington, there is a tour of ÔPiggyÕs posts. If youÕd like a rest in Houghton, there are seats in St CatherineÕs church yard you the opportunity to see birds of prey at close quarters. (The birds will (STOP), Welland Vale Road, Davenport Road, Gamel Road, part of Goodwood Road, Coleman HollowÕ with former county archaeologist, which offers good views. There are further footpaths leading east from here if not be flying.) Road to Allotments (STOP) then through the General Hospital and left onto Wakerley Peter Liddle and Chris Hossack, our local youÕd like to explore on another day, but our walk goes right along the road for a In St Denys Church there will be displays of calligraphy and art. David Road and right to Mayflower Primary School (STOP). Then back onto Evington Lane and Linden historian. Chris is also Chair of ÔFriends of short distance until the return path starts beside 9 Stretton Lane. Soon the path Letts, singer and guitarist will be entertaining as will The Alumni Choir of Drive, the Common and Cordery Road to PiggyÕs HollowÕ and of EvingtonÕs History and descends and perhaps this is the only place on the whole walk where the next Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge who will be singing at ÔEvensongÕ Evington Park House. Heritage group. yellow post is not visible. Continue in the same direction however and youÕll soon during the afternoon. With a short visit like this, we canÕt possibly PiggyÕs Hollow is situated in the Arboretum be back on track. On a clear day you can see views of the distant Bradgate Park. Evington Chapel will be hosting show the judges everything about Evington, but and is one of the best moated site complexes The path leads to Houghton Lodge Farm. At this point there is a choice of two the Local History and Heritage our portfolio and displays can give the judges an in Leicestershire. It includes the site of the footpaths. Take the right fork although it doesnÕt really matter if you take the other Group along with a collection of all year picture of our area and show manor house, fishponds and a mill dam. The one as both lead to Houghton Lodge Lane. On the road turn right and walk along local historic photographs. achievements they might not otherwise see. site is next to St. Denys Church, which will also the road for 400 yards, then turn right into the field for the path which leads back If all this has left you hungry and Please contact us if you have pictures to highlight be open. This is a hidden gem right in the to the starting point. Past the spinney you can see the houses on Uppingham Road, thirsty head over to the Village Hall the work you are doing in your area. middle of Evington. those you passed at the beginning of the walk. where they will be serving light If you would like to be sent a digital map of this The cost of the tour is £4 for adults and Phil Brown lunches and afternoon teas. The route, please e-mail evingtoninbloom- children are free. Meet in St. Denys Car Park at Parish Centre, St Denys Church will @gmail.com 7.00pm on Thursday 21st July. also be serving afternoon teas. BEST FRONT GARDEN/COMMUNITY GARDEN A47 Uppingham Road The competitions include COMPETITON Thurnby childrenÕs classes for all ages and This is the second year that the best front garden competition will be interests. For adults there are judged by Penny Brown, the Volunteer Co-oprdinator from Leicester classes in art, floral art, Bushby City Council. photography, handicrafts, bakery Please enter your garden or container or both! It is free to enter and preserves. For gardeners the and is all about taking part and letting people know that gardens classes are vegetables, fruit, pot matter. Houghton plants and cut flowers. Details of An entry form is in the Fete and Show brochure, available in local Start on the Hill all the classes, together with the shops or alternatively telephone 2204525 with your name, tel. entry form, are now available in number and address or post this information to 10 St. Denys Road. Newhaven Road Evington Village Fete and Show Brochure. This will be available in local You can enter the following categories: Farm shops. Details and entries are also available on the website Best front garden www.evingtonecho.co.uk Stoughton Best container garden Looking forward to seeing you on 13th August 2016 on The Village Best community garden Green. Best novice garden in any of the three categories above. Stretton Lane John Sloan (Chairman, Evington Fete & Show Committee) Helen Pettman Houghton Lodge Lane

Page 8 Visit our website: www.evingtonecho.co.uk The Evington Echo website is hosted by www.goodwordpress.com Page 9 ST DENYS AUCTION friendly and calm atmosphere of our Parish Prior to this new appointment Jonathan because they can Get DrummingÕ where visitors explored hand On Saturday 11th June from 6.00pm - 8.00pm Centre. A warm welcome will be offered to all, served for almost four years as Curate at St. be used to burgle drumming and had lots of fun enjoying songs, we will be holding an Auction with a of any religion and none. The Lourdes garden MaryÕs, Hinckley. Before his calling to the your own home. stories and drumming. difference! and other facilities, will be accessible including ministry he studied and worked in senior Always make Kevin Brown ran a workshop called ÔYour To raise funds for the church we are inviting the Watermead shop and our religiuos library. management in the Environmental Services sure your windows Family HistoryÕ which was to see who was everyone who is a part of St Denys Church to Times of services are detailed on our website industry. and doors are kept interested in discovering their roots and the offer either some of their time and their where there is a useful link for the housebound Jonathan locked even if you lives of their ancestors. It gave people expert talents. Some examples would be: an or ill to internet based HeavenÕs Road FM is married to are only in the next room. advice to get started on research. afternoon gardening; a patchwork quilting Catholic radio station; broadcasts live masses Hilary, who is Mark your post code on your property with a Throughout the lesson; a guided tour around the Arboretum; daily (www.stjoseph-leicester.btck.co.uk). also a UV marker and register it on immobilise.com. afternoon visitors could an introduction to using Microsoft Word; or a Minister, the Anti-social behaviour causes harassment, meet staff from lesson in flower arranging; a singing lesson; NEW PRIEST IN CHARGE OF ST Co- alarm or distress. Noise nuisance, slamming Leicester Ageing and we are sure that there are many, many PHILIP’S EVINGTON, AND ST ordinating doors, violence or threatened violence, drug Together and pick up on more hidden talents at St Denys. PETER’S HIGHFIELDS. Chaplain to dealing, graffiti, vandalism and intimidation the services and The Time and Talents Auction will be De Montfort should always be reported. activities on offer. followed by a cheese and wine supper, to allow On the evening of University. Coleman and Evington ResidentsÕ The afternoon finished with an excellent talk the successful bidders to arrange to use the 10th May, in the They have Association have, in collaboration with from Cynthia Brown called ÔThe Palace on the time or talent. We will also be raising a glass to church of St PeterÕs two children, Leicestershire Constabulary, set up a HillÕ which gave visitors information about the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the evening Highfields, a service, Phoebe who Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and early history of Leicester General Hospital. This of her official 90th birthday. presided over by is finishing indications are that this will prove highly event was organized through The Story of Tickets for the Time and Talents Cheese and the Assistant Bishop her ÔAÕ levels, successful. They also work with young people Parks, LCC. Wine cost £3.50. of Leicester, the Rt. and Sam to provide alternatives to simply hanging about For information about WEA/Leicester Ageing Please come along and see whatÕs on offer. RevÕd. Christopher who is in his the streets causing low-level annoyance. Tel: Together courses at Evington Park House There might be something you have wanted Boyle, celebrated first year of the GCSE. Their home is shared 07888 800 042 or colemanresidents@ contact Sally Hall, Older and Wiser Project help with but didnÕt know where to go! the Licensing and with Oscar, their small black dog! gmail.com Organiser. Tel. 3660925/2556614/ If you would like tickets please contact Installation of the Peter Jackson Environmental crime can make your 07500761919 [email protected] [email protected] or RevÕd. Jonathan neighbourhood very unpleasant. So if you Surridge as the THIEVING AND ANTI –SOCIAL WEA [email protected]. BEHAVIOUR suffer from littering, dog fouling, fly tipping, UPDATE Priest in Charge of graffiti, or other objectionable behaviour ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH Burglaries, general thieving and anti-social The free the of St. please do not hesitate to contact City Wardens UPPINGHAM ROAD behaviour may be falling in general but there is computer classes PhilipÕs Evington, and St. PeterÕs Highfields. on 0116 454 1001 or email always a chance of an upward spike as the run by the WEA Pope Francis launched a humanitarian In addition to the local clergy, other clergy [email protected] warmer weather approaches. have continued initiative for the people of Ukraine in the form from the Diocese and the Lord Mayor of For information on crime prevention ring Things are made easy for opportunist to run on of a special collection to be taken in all Catholic Leicester, Councillor Ted Cassidy, 101. To report a crime in progress dial 999. To thieves on warm days because gardeners Thursdays at CafŽ churches in Europe on Sunday 24th April and representatives of other faiths and local civic anonymously report crime or suspected crime swing into action. On warm days doors and Blends on here at St JosephÕs we contributed £335 in dignitaries, each in turn, added their welcome Tel: 0800 555 111. garages are frequently left open and tools, Downing Drive. addition to our normal weekly offering. to the RevÕd Jonathan. Bramwell Rudd On 30th April we hosted the Annual Day of In his reply Jonathan said how thrilled he is valuables, and bicycles are left unattended in WEA (WORKERS’ Over ten people attended the sessions with Reflection and Prayer for Eucharistic Ministers to be joining St. PhilipÕs and St. PeterÕs at this full view from the road Ð an open invitation for EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION) their tablets, and received advice on how to of Leicester and Leicestershire. Our guests exciting time in the churchesÕ lives. Both the light fingered to make a quick profit. use them from IT Marcia Pax Romana. spent the day in the Church and Parish Centre churches have a rich history of welcoming and Common invitations to thieves to help IN EVINGTON PARK HOUSE Feedback from the course has been very where they enjoyed an uplifting and helping in their communities, regardless of themselves are: On 19th May, the WorkersÕ Educational positive and those that have come along have contemplative time whilst also socialising their faiths. On his visits to St. PhilipÕs he has á Front doors left unsecured while residents Association, part of the ÔLeicester Ageing learnt new skills, which they have been The big new venture at St JosephÕs is ÒSt been heartened to see the church building are in the back garden. TogetherÕ consortium, put on FREE Taster practising at home. JosephÕs TableÓ opening on 7th June serving used so actively by so many in the community, á Windows left open so that thieves can workshops at Evington Park House. The dates for the next course shall be hot and cold food prepared to order from and looks forward to being part of this ongoing reach in and help themselves to valuables Ð so Joan Higginson ran a workshop called announced soon. 10.30am to 3.30pm every Tuesday and service of our faith, through Jesus Christ, and always keep wallets, purses, credit cards and ÔHelping HandsÕ which was an introduction to Please refer to evingtonecho.co.uk for Wednesday. It is hoped that this will be invites us all to join with him. portable valuables well out of sight. hand massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. updates in between publications. somewhere to meet old and new friends in the It is always sensible to lock your tools away Neil McCarthy ran a workshop called ÔLetÕs FB

Page 10 Items to sell? £2.50 trade or 50p - Take your details to Bennett’s Shop in the Village. Contributions are welcome. Send them to us at [email protected] or take to the Library. Page 11 EVINGTON-GROWN GOURMET MASTERCHEF EYE CLINIC EVINGTON PARK TOILET WITH APPLICANT DEFIBRILLATOR WATCH OUT EUROPE - HERE COMES THE Twenty three year old Zainab Taramahomed, of Newhaven Road has BLUE ARMY lived in Evington all her life. She attended Whitehall Primary School and the City of Leicester College and entered the Masterchef competition Along with my wife I have followed the fortunes of Leicester City last year, narrowly missing out on the live shows. for around fifty years. When our children became old enough we She started cooking professionally just a few months ago. She has went along to Filbert Street on Saturday afternoons. We are now cooked for family and friends before, and was offered an opportunity to Ôarm chairÕ supporters. Our memories range from moments of cater for four gourmet evenings at CafŽ Blends, which she thoroughly wild euphoria to total dismay. We remember the League Cup enjoyed. wins in 1964 and 2000 and losing the 1962/3 and 1969 FA Cup ZainabÕs menus at Cafe Blends have included delicious starters such as finals. And we have had more than our share of promotions and handmade beetroot ravioli, chicken Caesar salad croquettes as well as relegations. smoked lamb chops with a reduced pomegranate sauce. But nothing compares with the events of this season Ð it was ÒItÕs all about knowing which ingredients go together,Ó Zainab described by the BBC as Ôone of the sporting wonders of all explained, something she got perfectly right when she cooked mains timeÕ. Having just escaped relegation the bookies offered 5,000 Cllrs. Sue Hunter and Deeoak Bajaj holding the ribbon. to 1 against City topping the league Ð as favourites for relegation too, peppered steak on a sweet Centre Keith Vaz MP. potato puree being just one of them. there was more chance of finding the Loch Ness Monster than Some of the desserts she has made for the gourmet In 2010, Evington Echo reported on the Award The new £180,000 toilet block with a gaining premiership glory. evenings have included coconut infused panna cotta and winning work of local optometrist Mr Umar defibrillator is now operational. After the The reality was a fabulous year for the Blues as manager crme brulee, described as Òpositively scrumptiousÓ by the Farouq Jussab, Director and lead optometrist official opening by MP Keith Vaz, Councillor Claudio Ranieri gave us a fantastic season of exciting football, editor of the Echo, who thoroughly enjoyed her three course at The Eye Clinic on Main Street. Deepak Bajaj said: ÒI would like to thank all the best in the clubÕs 132 year history, winning the Barclays meal. EvingtonÕs local optometrist was again short- those who have pushed so hard to get these Premiership and a place among the big names in the European Her favourite part of cooking is the presentation, and the listed for awards this year, and much to Mr much needed facilities for Evington Park. Champions League with two games still left to play. The usual super teams Ð Chelsea, Manchester thrill of rush. Zainab loves watching cooking programmes and JussabÕs delight was announced the winner of Knowing that there are fully accessible toilets United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool were all totally eclipsed. started her cooking a few years ago when illness meant she the Community Eye Service Award for 2016 at available in the park means that families, Accolades came when the trophy ÔPlayersÕ Player of the YearÕ was awarded to Riyad Mahrez was housebound for some time. the Optician Awards ceremony, held at the particularly those with young children, donÕt after the players hitched a quick ride to London in the club ownerÕs helicopter. In reality all the Zainab got into cooking by watching her mother cook. She VOX Conference Centre in Birmingham on the have to limit their visits to a short time. The team had contributed to his success. Striker Jamie Vardy was soon to be announced Football helped her and asked to make a meal with a positive ÔyesÕ from 9th April. availability of the defibrillator brings the parkÕs Writers Association ÔPlayer of the YearÕ. CityÕs star striker scored 13 goals in 11 consecutive games her mother. The first meal Zainab made was chicken with a butter sauce (Butter Chicken). Her The panel of judges were looking for a facilities more in line with modern practice and beating Ruud van NistelrooyÕs Premier League record of scoring in 10 consecutive games. favourite chef is Marco Pierre White but she also likes Gordon Ramsay. practice that offered enhanced services and will give reassurance to sports people and IÔm confident that Evington Echo readers will join me in saying a great big thank you for a When Zainab applied for Masterchef last year, she cooked spinach and ricotta tortellini with primary care in its community. event organizersÓ. wonderful season Ð a sporting miracle on a worldwide scale - and wish Leicester City players and cherry tomato compote and fried basil leaves, along The Eye Clinic has previously earned national The toilet block was designed to be staff a happy summer holiday and a successful 2016/2017 season. with parmesan crisp complete with a little truffle oil. recognition for being the sole eye care service sympathetic with the adjacent buildings and, Bramwell Rudd Zainab has also been asked to cater for private parties provider for the homeless in Leicester and has with the incorporation of its slate roof, and her ideal three-course menu would be: Starter: a been featured in the Readers Digest magazine. complements Park House. The architects took ravioli dish, Main: pan-fried chicken and for dessert: The Clinic has established relationships with into account users with varying disabilities and Panna cotta. nurses and doctors in the NHS and looks after for their safety incorporated elements such as Zainab can be contacted through Instagram at the eye care needs of mental health patients, contrasting tiles and other finishes and zainabpahaha, and her blog link is individuals with autism and children with separate accessible toilets. The toilets are chefzainab.blogspot.co.uk. learning difficulties and dyslexia. accessed directly from the path so avoiding any Maryam Panchbhaya, age 10. The Clinic is also part of a community entrance areas that may cause difficulties and wellness team, which includes nurses and discourage entry. dentists, as well as dietitians and The park is very popular with walkers and OPENING NIGHT AT THE DOVE accident while taking part physiotherapists that work voluntarily to sportspeople who come to play cricket in the WITH CELEBRITY in sport. promote health and well being in nineteen summer and football in the winter as well as ATTENDANCE Dan described how primary and secondary schools across walkers and families with children. Keep fit plans for the pub are Leicester. The team has also provided eye care equipment is available on the lawn in front of developing for its for the elderly and housebound since 2006. Park House and there is a fenced off childrenÕs community use and some The team from The Eye Clinic has continued play area. local clubs are already to provide eye care services to people from Bramwell Rudd starting to hold meetings Evington Village and the wider Leicester there. Quiz and music community. They have successfully expanded nights are regular events by opening branches in three locations in and the restaurant is Leicester and plans are under way for a further becoming popular, with a variety of menus. two clinics. On warmer evenings during the summer, Director Mr customers will be enjoying their drinks in the Umar Farouq pub garden surrounded by flowers growing in Jussab described the new beds. Joining up with the ÔEvington in how elated he was After a hectic few weeks having a complete BloomÕ campaign Dan has planned a colourful after receiving the refurbishment, The Dove public house on display of hanging baskets to decorate the prestigious award, Downing Drive opened its doors on Thursday front of the building. The pub will be viewed by and explained March 24th to a crowd of local guests and two the Royal Horticultural Society in Òoptometry is my passion. I love all the people TigersÕ stars for a charity opening night. Bloom judges in July and for Britain in Bloom involved and I love helping people with their Proprietor Dan and the team were pleased to during the tour of Evington on August 10th. eyes. You can replace your teeth, but you canÕt welcome local residents and guests to meet Good luck to them for the special category replace your eyes.Ó celebrity rugby players Matt Smith and Tom awards for public houses. FB Croft. They signed autographs and enjoyed providing plenty of information in a lively Q FABIO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS and A session. This picture was taken inside FabioÕs hairdressing salon The team mates share a testimonial year on Saturday 7th May, when many clients came along to after 10 years with the club and were pleased celebrate with the owner, Sue Saben, and staff, Nicky to be able to visit The Dove and to do some Parkinson, Steph Miller, Lisa Townsend, Lyn Hemstock fund raising for The Matt Hampson and Sharon Soulsby. Sue said, ÒIt has been fun running Foundation. Over £1300 was raised and goes this hairdressing salon in Evington Village and I would to the charity which was formed after Matt like to thank the people of Evington and all my loyal suffered a spinal injury playing rugby and now clients. helps to support people who have had an The handbag stall and the raffle inside the shop raised £255 for Loros hospice. Page 12 Support Your Local Businesses Page 13 CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND EVINGTON SCRIBBLERS 90TH BIRTHDAY OF H.M. QUEEN AT CHURCH OF GOD, DOWNING DRIVE EVINGTON VILLAGE FETE AND SHOW CHARITY COFFEE & CHAT Meets 10.30am till 13th August 12 noon - 5.00pm on Evington Village EVENTS EVINGTON LOCAL HISTORY AND Evington Scribblers meet fortnightly in Evington ELIZABETH II Green. 12 noon every Friday morning at The Church of God EVINGTON PENSIONERS CLUB HERITAGE GROUP MEETINGS library on Thursdays from 10.30am to write poems, Join a free party on Saturday 11th June from 2pm - stories and articles. New members are welcome on Downing Drive. Come and relax with friends and Monday evening 8.00pm - 9.30pm meet for Bingo Meetings held in Evington Park House at 7.00pm on 5pm at St. Chad's Parish Centre, 145 Coleman Road. EAST LEICESTER MPÕS SURGERY and friendly feedback given. Next meetings: 9th neighbours and support good causes. Keith Vaz MP for Leicester East holds surgeries every and social activities at the Youth Club, The the third Thursday in the month. Contact Chris LE5 4LH. All welcome. June, 23rd June, 7th July, 21st July and 4th August. Friday at 144 Uppingham Road between 5.00pm and Common, Evington. Tel: 273 5542. Hossack on 241 5153, [email protected] 6.30pm. For an appointment Tel: 276 9144 or 16th June Early Bus Transport in Evington and ST DENYS CHURCH NHS DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY COFFEE [email protected] Office: 276 9144. Leicester with Chris Jinks and Mike Greenwood EVINGTON ORCHARD GROUP TIME AND TALENTS AUCTION + CHEESE MORNINGS WALKING FOR HEALTH AND WINE SUPPER Director of Transport Heritage Trust. Visitors £2. 14th June. Pruning in the Fruit garden in Evington Meets Monday mornings 10.15am - 12 noon. Evington councillors are Cllr. Deepak Bajaj, Cllr. Sue Mondays at 10.00am or 11.00am. Meet at Evington Hunter and Cllr. Ratilal Govind Tel: 454 6360. FESTIVAL OF ARCHEAOLOGY Park. 6.00pm - 8.00pm. New members welcome. 11th June 6.00pm-8.00pm. St. Denys Parish Centre. Church of God, Downing Drive. library. To book a place contact Penny on 07502 Tickets £3.50. Contact Liz Wilson curate 2101138 for . 21st July Join the tour of Piggy's Hollow and St. Sat. 2nd July. Working in the Orchard at the councillors are Cllr. Luis Fonseca , 576764. a ticket or to offer your time. Proceeds to support EVINGTON LIBRARY Denys Church with Peter Liddle and Chris Hossack. Arboretum from 10.00am - 12 noon. New members CitizenÕs Advice Outreach. 10.00am - 2.00pm every Cllr. Jean Khote and Cllr. Abdul Razak Osman Tel: 454 the work of the church. Meet at 7.00pm in St. Denys Church Car Park. welcome. Monday. 6360. BASIC SKILLS USING A TABLET WELLY WALK Adults £4, Children free. (See article on page 9) SOUTH LEICESTER MPÕS SURGERY A free drop-in session organised by the Workers AT COLEMAN NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Saturday18th June 2.00-4.00pm Welly Walk with the BBCS DOWN TO EARTH Jon Ashworth MP holds surgeries at Saffron Education Association (WEA) will be continuing on EVINGTON HOUSE YOGA CLASSES Print Workshop 4th August. BBC's Radio Leicester's 'Down to Earth' Resource Centre and his constituency office is on For activities, please telephone 221 1421 or visit Charles Street (Tel: 251 1927). Also St. Peters and Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm - 6.00pm during Evington Park House, Cordery Road, LE5 6DE. £2.50 Wednesday 27th July - 2.00-4.00pm Welly Walk with with Dave Andrews and his team. 7.00pm at St. per class. leicester.gov.uk/community centres. Denys Parish Centre. Admission by free tickets. Tel: Stoughton Street Tenants and Residents Association June at Cafe Blends, 42 Downing Drive. Dates: 9th the Print Workshop Tel: 262 7297. Saturdays from 10.00-11.00am. Yoga sessions for Jan Pearson 241 4051. Refreshments by donation. June, 16th June, 23rd June and 30th June. YOUNG PEOPLEÕS GROUPS Wednesday August 17th - 2.00 -4.00pm Welly Walk all. with Print Workshop EVINGTON BOWLING CLUB, EVINGTON Stoneygate councillors are Cllr. Lucy Chaplin, Cllr. for 0 Ð 4 years AT EVINGTON VILLAGE HALL LE5 6FA Mondays from 6.00 - 7.00pm WomenÕs Yoga. THE ARK TODDLER GROUP AFTERNOON TEAS Kirk Master and Cllr. Aminur Thalukdar. Wednesdays from 6.00-7.00pm WomenÕs Yoga. and carers. Goodwood Evangelical Church, Gamel PARK Tel. 454 6360. Bookings at the Village Hall Tel. 2737364 Sundays in July & August - 3.00-5.00pm Afternoon For more information Tel: Pat or Peter on 273 5487. E-mail: [email protected] Road. Wednesday in term time. 9.30am Ð 11.30am. EVINGTON GARDEN CLUB teas in the Parish Centre (NOT 14th August) Please check which ward your home is in before SITTING OR STANDING KEEP FIT £1 family per session. Tel: 212 6004. CONCERT WHITEHALL FUN DAY - WED. 13TH JULY contacting an MP or Councillor. Much more Indoor meetings are held from 7.15pm until 9.00pm Helping people to be more active. Good fun even Sunday 10th July 3.00pm St Denys Junior Singers 3.00pm - 5.00pmish. Come along for lots of fun, information about CouncillorsÕ surgeries and ward on the third Tuesday of the month in the Village games, rides, stalls and hopefully sunshine! All for active pensioners. EVINGTON YOUTH CLUB, The Common. For Summer Concert meetings is available on the Leicester City Council Hall. Visitors pay £2.00. Tel: Peter on 273 5487. welcome - hope to see you there! website at www.leicester.gov.uk Weekly on a Wednesday. Noon - 12.45pm. 8-14 yrs, Fridays 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Wednesdays EVINGTON MOTHERS’ UNION meets in the July No Meeting. Refreshments afterwards. £2.50 per session. Tel: GirlsÕ night 5.30pm - 7.30pm Tel: 273 5542 or Parish Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at SMALL ADVERTS 16th Aug. Evening Visit to Glebe Nursery (own THE NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP 220 4525. Helps to loosen your joints to keep you 235 1572. 2.30pm. All welcome. Tel. 273 357. R.K.GARDENING Transport). Talk and Refreshments. A National social organisation for all retired NHS active, healthy and feeling good. Tree cutting, general maintenance, fencing, grass employees in Leicester. Meetings first Tuesday of laying, landscaping, general clearing and rubbish NEPTUNE SWIMMING CLUB Saturday 13thAugust Evington Fete. 3.00pm every month with guest speaker and refreshments. EVINGTON HILL LADIES CLUB Chorale Evensong sung by the Alumni Choir of Sidney disposal. Reliable, honest, trustworthy and flexible at EVINGTON BICYCLE CLUB Evington Pool. Tel: Evington Leisure Centre 299 5575. Day trips every month. Annual membership £15. - low prices. Tel: 07947 159886. Meetings held in the Village Hall every third Sussex College Cambridge Every Monday, Evington Bicycle Club. 6.00pm Tel: Mrs Marina Briers 01530 245007/07932 000784 Wednesday of the month 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. onwards in Evington Park. Learn to ride a bike. SCOUT GROUPS Venue: St Andrews Church Rooms, Old Church 15th June Felicity Austin. 'Big Brand Names'. ST JOSEPHÕS CHURCH CHILDREN’S SUMMER MUSIC LESSONS Club bikes available. Leader: Peter Simmons. 19th Leicester, Davenport Road. Street, Old , LE2 8ND. Book in for piano, singing, descant recorder, theory- July No meeting. ST JOSEPH’S TABLE - Monday 20th June 7.30pm Evington Park House - E-mail: [email protected] from-the-beginning short courses. Dates and 17th Aug. Joyce Godfrey. 'Holidays that Dreams Opening day Tuesday 7th June 10.30am to 3.30pm. offering play for all ÔPanniers across the Pennines' with Maryam Website: www.evingtonscouts.org.uk Tel: Howard ROUNDHILL TENNIS CLUB number flexible. Tel: 221 5488. are made of'. Hot and cold food available in the Parish Centre, Amatullah, Lindsey Ball, Daksha Chohan and Liz Sloan on 220 9017. standards, coaching for children and adults, light bites and home bakes, jacket potatoes, salads, competitions and social events. Tel: 273 6509. 2 SECTION ALUMINIUM EXTENSION Goodman. 9th Leicester Stoughton Road. Tel: Pauline Burton cream teas and more - open every Tuesday and LADDER AT EVINGTON PARK HOUSE LE56DE on 273 6411. Wednesday. 7 EVENTS SUMMER RASS GARBA Closed height 4.00m working height 7.41m. BANDS IN EVINGTON PARK 24th Leicester (St. PhilipÕs) Air Scouts, Evington SPECTACULAR Excellent condition, always stored inside. £45 ono. Bookings at Evington Park House Tel. 273 3574. Buyer collects Tel: 241 2043. Sunday 19th June Ibstock Brick Brass Band. Drive. Tel: Alan Bootle on 285 4437. The 7 Events team, are hosting a summer Hamilton Community dance event on Saturday 2nd July 2016, SMALL ADS 3.00 -4.00pm. HAMILTON AIR CADETS MESSY CHURCH Trade and professional rate £2.50 for up to 25 words. LETÕS TALK! CONVERSATIONS AROUND A Goodwood Evangelical Church started Sunday 1st between 5pm and midnight, at the Shree Sunday 24th July New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band College, Keyham Lane LE5 1RT. For 13 - 17 yrs. All other ads. 50p for maximum of 25 words May at 4.00pm and continuing on Sunday Prajapati Hall on Ulverscroft Road, LE4 6BY. TOPIC 3.00 -4.00pm. Monday/Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.30pm. including telephone number. Please write clearly Every other Friday at 10.30am at Evington Park Sunday 11th Sept. Peter Crebbin's Cool Swing Band Tel: 07968 159844 -Email [email protected] afternoons. Crafts, stories, music and food. Explore Proceeds towards the cost of defibrillator for public use in emergency, to be placed outside and leave your ad., with payment, in an envelope House LE5 6DE. 3.00-4.00pm. Website: www.2502atc.com the Christian faith. All welcome. Tel: 07902946004 marked Small Ads at Bennett’s Home and Garden 24th June . [email protected]. the Dove in Evington. Ticket £5 and kids free. Call: 07930642321/07900462696. Supplies, 30 Main Street.

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