Up the Wreake! October 2018
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Services for the Upper Wreake September 2018 Date Service Venue Oct 6th Messy Church - Harvest at Messy Church Frisby Methodist 3-5pm Centre Oct 7th Evening Worship 6pm Hoby Methodist Centre Oct 14th 10.30am Away Day Worship Rotherby Parish Church or Old Dalby Parish Church (Methodist Service) Oct 21st 10.30am Café Church Frisby Methodist Meet our new Deacon Alison McCauley who Centre leads the service with Rev David Harknett Oct 28th Morning Worship – Mrs Faith Barsby Frisby Methodist Centre Everyone is welcome to attend any of these services Bookings for our centres and their Community Rooms are taken by: Frisby Centre - Mrs Jenny Hurst 01664 840479 [email protected]
Hoby Centre - Mrs Debra Charles 01664 812874 [email protected]
Local Pastor Mrs Janet Norburn 0116 2695295 [email protected]
On this day in History 1st October 1908 The Ford Model T introduced to the public 1910 Los Angeles Times building is bombed 1918 Lawrence of Arabia Forces capture Damascus from Turkish forces 1946 Mensa Created 1962 First Broadcast Of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 1964 Shinkansen network of high-speed railway lines opens in Japan 1971 Walt Disney World Resort Opens Orlando 1975 "Thrilla in Manilla" match Muhammad Ali beats Joe Fraser 1982 Epcot Opens Orlando , Florida 1985 Brixton Toxteth and Peckham Riots In UK 2005 Suicide Bombers Strike Bali 2009 Earthquake Sumatra
2 October Where to Worship in the 2018 Upper Wreake
October 6 3.00pm Messy Church Frisby MC Saturday October 7 8.30am Iona Holy Communion Hoby Trinity 19 4.00pm DEANERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE Frisby
6.00pm United Evening Worship Hoby MC October 10 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby Wednesday October 11 9.30am Frisby School Frisby Thursday Harvest Festival October 14 8.30am Holy Communion Brooksby Trinity 20 10.30am FAMILY SERVICE Rotherby October 17 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby Wednesday October 21 8.30am Harvest Holy Communion Hoby Trinity 21 10.30am CAFÉ CHURCH Frisby MC October 24 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby Wednesday October 28 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION Guest Speaker: Ragdale Simon and Keith Lawson-West ‘The Bridge, Jude, from homelessness to hope’. Apostles ‘Whatever you do for the least you do unto me’
3.00pm Evensong Kirby Bellars October 31 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby Wednesday
MC = Methodist Centre/Church For other services in the South West Framland Group (SWF) please contact the SWF Office on 01664 561909 or email [email protected]
3 4 5 WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, BAPTISMS - 2018 Weddings: WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, BAPTISMS - 2018 Weddings: 1. Stuart and Victoria McNeil, Renewal of Vows, 15th June at Brooksby Parish 1. ChurchStuart and Victoria McNeil, Renewal of Vows, 15th June at Brooksby Parish 2. ThomasChurch and Kamila Chandler, Wedding Blessing, 23rd June at Hoby Parish 2. ChurchThomas and Kamila Chandler, Wedding Blessing, 23rd June at Hoby Parish 3. GrahamChurch Wells and Kirsty Collins, 14th July at Frisby Parish Church 4.3. GrantGraham Copson Wells andand JadeKirsty Kunne, Collins, 20th 14th July July at at Brooksby Frisby Parish Parish Church Church 5.4. AdaGrantm CopsonBradbury and and Jade Jade Kunne, Howden, 20th 27th July Julyat Brooksby at Brooksby Parish Parish Church Church 6.5. ShaneAdam BradburyBabington and and Jade Calli Howden, Squire, 10th 27th August July at atBrooksby Brooksby Parish Parish Church Church 7.6. DanielShane BabingtonHull and Marian and Calli Stannard, Squire, 11th10th AugustAugust atat BrooksbyBrooksby ParishParish ChurchChurch 8.7. AshleyDaniel HullNeville and and Marian Leah Stannard, Roberts, 1st 11th September August at at Brooksby Brooksby Parish Parish Church Church 9.8. IainAshley Johnston Neville and and Dimple Leah Roberts, Lad, 2nd 1st September September at at Brooksby Brooksby Parish Parish Church Church 9. Iain Johnston and Dimple Lad, 2nd September at Brooksby Parish Church Funerals: Funerals: 1. Derek Welch, 17th July at Frisby Parish Church 2.1. AngieDerek Freer,Welch, 6th 17th August July at at Frisby Rotherby Parish Parish Church Church 2. Angie Freer, 6th August at Rotherby Parish Church Baptisms: Baptisms:1. Violet Lucy Featherstone, 3rd June at Brooksby Parish Church 2.1. LauraViolet ElizabethLucy Featherstone, Featherstone, 3rd June3rd June at Broo at Brooksbyksby Parish Parish Church Church 3.2. EvieLaura Louise Elizabeth Loomes, Featherstone, 8th July at 3rd Brooksby June at Parish Brooksby Church Parish Church 4.3. DanielEvie Louise Benjamin Loomes, Turner, 8th July29th at July Brooksby at Hoby Parish Parish Church Church 4. Daniel Benjamin Turner, 29th July at Hoby Parish Church Hoby Internet Café Hoby InternetCan I remind Café readers that the Hoby Internet CaféCan I (Theremind Greasy readers Spoon) that is the open Hoby on Internet MorningCafé (The and Greasy Thursday Spoon) mornings is open on at the HobyMorning Methodist and Thursday Chapel, mornings from 10.00am at the - 12.00 noonHoby. Methodist We have laptops Chapel, available from 10.00am and an -IPad 12.00 andnoon can. We give have basic laptops instructions available on theirand an use IPad to nonand technicalcan give basicpeople. instructions If you have on your their own use to
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FrisbyFrisby VillageVillage Hall Hall
Our hall is vacant on Thursday afternoons and we wonder whether anyone would Our hall is vacant on Thursday afternoons and we wonder whether anyone would like to start a Bridge or Whist Club, or similar? like to start a Bridge or Whist Club, or similar? We have Bridge and Whist tables available for use and a kitchen for preparing We have Bridge and Whist tables available for use and a kitchen for preparing refreshments. refreshments. The cost of hiring the hall is £8 per hour. The cost of hiring the hall is £8 per hour. If you are interested, please contact one of the following members of the Frisby If you are interested, please contact one of the following members of the Frisby Village Hall Committee:- Village Hall Committee:- Thea Lawman 434359 (Lettings Officer) Thea Lawman 434359 (Lettings Officer) Di Widdowson 434571 (Chair) Di Widdowson 434571 (Chair) Rodney Brooksby 434402 (Vice Chair) Rodney Brooksby 434402 (Vice Chair)
THANKTHANK YOUYOU Rotherby Pet Service Rotherby Pet Service A service with a difference was held at Rotherby on Sept 9th our first pet service was A service with a difference was held at Rotherby on Sept 9th our first pet service was a great success, 20 adults and 11 children were joined by dogs, a cat, Blue Bell the a great success, 20 adults and 11 children were joined by dogs, a cat, Blue Bell the chicken, two tortoise and two gold fish, the children brought the service alive with chicken, two tortoise and two gold fish, the children brought the service alive with their interaction, well done Lesley for a great idea. their interaction, well done Lesley for a great idea. Rotherby Cream Teas Rotherby Cream Teas Another enjoyable August serving cream teas, thank you to everyone who helped in Another enjoyable August serving cream teas, thank you to everyone who helped in any way, the last Sunday was very wet and we thought it would go one way or the any way, the last Sunday was very wet and we thought it would go one way or the other but we were full all afternoon a group of people who had long connections with other but we were full all afternoon a group of people who had long connections with Rotherby came along and brought photos from years ago when they stayed in Rotherby came along and brought photos from years ago when they stayed in Rotherby as children it was lovely to meet you all. Rotherby as children it was lovely to meet you all. Tuesday House Group at Rotherby Tuesday House Group at Rotherby We are a small informal group who meet Tuesday evenings at Rotherby if you would We are a small informal group who meet Tuesday evenings at Rotherby if you would like to join us for prayer, Bible Study and fellowship you would be made very like to join us for prayer, Bible Study and fellowship you would be made very welcome. Call Sue on 434175
welcome. Call Sue on 434175
7 Community Monthly Get-Togethers Community Monthly Get-Togethers Frisby Friendship Club (Frisby Village Hall) FrisbyCommunity Friendship Monthly Club (Frisby Get-Togethers Village Hall) We meetCommunity on the first MonthlyThursday Get-Togethers of each month from FrisbyWe meet Friendship on the first Club Thursday (Frisby of Village each month Hall) from
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Community Monthly Get-Togethers
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Vic Allsop 434697, Maureen Coleman 434120 or Frisby Village Hall 100 Club 18 1st Prize £20 D&SDrawnFrisby Hatton by Villagethe 58 Village Hall Hall100 2nd CommitteeClub Prize 18 £5 Jean Carr 28 Janet Norburn 0116 269 5295 1st Prize £20 D&SFrisby Hatton Village 58 Hall 100 2nd Club Prize 18 £5 Jean Carr 28 1st Prize £20 D&SDrawn Hatton by the 58 Village Hall 2nd Committee Prize £5 Jean Carr 28 1st Prize £20 D&SDrawn Hatton by the 58 Village Hall 2nd Committee Prize £5 Jean Carr 28 A big thank you to every one of our many valuable volunteers. In particular Hoby & District Horticultural Show Drawn by the Village Hall Committee Drawn by the Village Hall Committee those who volunteer to drive and collect people for the Community Lunches. Hoby & District Horticultural Show
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9 FRISBY VILLAGE HALL The Committee would like you to take note of our forthcoming events, so save the dates! We will provide more information in forthcoming editions of ‘Up the Wreake’ and put up posters around the village: Frisby Village Hall dates for your Diaries Frisby VH Fish & Chip Quiz Friday 30th November 2018 Frisby VH Frocks on Parade Thursday 14th March 2019 Here is our regular schedule of classes and groups meeting in the hall, which includes a new Pilates group, meeting on Thursday evenings (8-9pm). Do contact Ali direct if you are interested in finding out more: day/time activity contact contact number Weekly Monday Afternoon Bowls Club Ray Casey 434116 Monday Evening Fencing Club Richard Sharpe 0116 260 8752 Saturday Morning Keep Fit Jacki Warne 0116 260 8838 Thursday Evening Pilates Ali Wildt 434421 / 07736 475201 Monthly Tuesday Evening Flower Club Jenny Hurst 840479 Wednesday Evening Wine Club Bob Widdowson 434571 Thursday Morning Friendship Club Jhone Billings 434582 Bi-monthly Saturday Evening Frisby Live Concerts John Montagu 07703 648007
Frisby Players also hold meetings during the year, when rehearsing plays. Thursday afternoons have become available on a weekly basis if any group, club or class is looking for a regular venue. The hall is always available for Weddings, Christenings, Funerals & Birthday parties. The hall is very popular for Children’s parties and Bouncy Castles are permitted; however, restrictions do apply so please ensure you ask for further details. The Bouncy Castle supplier must provide their own insurance. Included in the rate of hiring the Village Hall, we provide tables; fully upholstered chairs; crockery; cutlery and tablecloths. With our newly refurbished kitchen we now have two ovens, a large refrigerator, a hot cupboard and plenty of work surfaces to cater for large functions. For further information please contact our Booking Officer: Thea Lawman Tel: 01664 434359 Email: [email protected] Our website: http://www.frisbyonthewreake.net/Villagehall.htm Facebook: Frisby Village Hall @FrisbyontheWreake
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11 Hoby School photograph from the early 1900s. Matt Javis’s uncle found this photograph of Hoby School at a fair. It is a fantastic photograph which we believe would have been taken in the early 1900s. The number of pupils probably reflects the very large families people used to have. The Hoby & District Local History Society are always happy to copy any old photographs you may have or find. These and others can be seen on our web site http://www.hobyanddistricthistory.co.uk/ under the gallery tab.
Linda and Garry Adey are leaving Rotherby after nearly 40 years.
It is time for us to move on and we would like to thank all the friends we have made over the years for the help and friendship shown towards us. We have a lovely couple with 3 young children moving into our house and we are sure that they will enjoy the village as much as we have. Best wishes Lynda, Garry, Pippa and Andrew.
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12 Conservation work needed in Hoby Church The relocation of the Fifteenth Century benches (pews) into the Nave in March, has allowed the DCC to fully assess their current state. Unfortunately, more age related damage than had previously been apparent has become evident. Therefore, it has become necessary to seek the opinion of a conservation expert.
Anthony Beech, a Church of England approved conservator from Stamford, visited the church in August to give an initial visual assessment of the damage to the bench ends and their base supports. He identified that this has been caused by a combination of wet rot, dry rot and also Deathwatch Beetle. In addition, the general wear and tear to be expected with items of this age has also had an impact.
The benches are considered to be of great historic significance and as a consequence urgent action needs to be taken in order to prevent further deterioration. The DCC are awaiting Anthony Beech’s preliminary written report, which will indicate what measures can be taken and the likely costs to implement the work needed to sensitively conserve these ancient benches.
The DCC hope that funding from church based grants will cover the majority of this work. However, your continuing support at fund raising events helps enormously with maintenance costs and general repairs to the church. Make a note in your diaries for our next fund raising event, which will be the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday November 10th.
Look out for more details over the coming weeks for some exciting new additions to last year’s stalls.
13 We were Very Lucky
In June we announced we had been successful in obtaining a £10,000 National Lottery Grant to fund an independent Character Assessment of the Parish. “Carroll Planning & Design” were engaged and their Report has now been completed. It's a fascinating, comprehensive picture of our beautiful community. At the end of the month you will be able to see its 100 colourful pages by going on to our website. We are also placing reference copies in each of the four Churches and Chapel.
The Report is being used as part of the evidence collected for the Parish’s Neighbourhood Development Plan. A detailed traffic survey was undertaken in September and the Working Group has been considering related policies and a range of other issues that you said you would like to see addressed. We will be consulting with you on the Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan in the New Year. Incidentally, Melton Council is due to approve the Melton Local Plan, of which our Neighbourhood Plan is its local detailed application, during October.
For more information see our website: www.hobywithrotherbypc.org.uk On the Day in History 2nd October 1944 Warsaw Uprising Ends 2005 Ethan Allen capsizes on Lake George 3rd October 1955 "The Mickey Mouse Club" begins on ABC 2002 Sniper Attacks "Beltway Sniper." Washington DC 4th October 1927 Work Begins On Mount Rushmore 1957 The Space Race begins with Sputnik Launch 1970 Janis Joplin, is found dead 2002 John Walker Lindh is sentenced to 20 years
14 Vida’s October Gardening Tips NowVida’s the Octoberweather has Gardening turned colder Tips it’s that time for the leaves to come down in abundanceNow the weather which hasmeans turned that colder the leaf it’s rake that and time the for leaf the blower leaves will to come be in downregular in use. Ifabundance nothing else, which it’ll means keep you that warm. the leaf Where rake possibleand the leafblow blower the leaves will be onto in regularthe lawn, use. raiseIf nothing the mower else, it’ll blade keep and you mow warm. the Where leaves possible up, it’ll save blow you the a leaves bit of ontohard thework. lawn, It’sraise also the time mower to prune blade your and mowclimbing the roses,leaves cut up, down it’ll save perennials you a bit that of har haved work. died back andIt’s also divide time herbaceous to prune your perennials. climbing roses, cut down perennials that have died back and divide herbaceous perennials. Weeds will still need keeping on top of becauseWeeds will the still little need monsters keeping will on grow top of whenbecause nothing the little else monsters does. will grow when nothing else does. If it’s wet or too cold to be outside then getIf it’s into wet the or greenhousetoo cold to be and outside give it thena good get into the greenhouse and give it a good clean so it’s ready for storing any potted plantsclean so that it’s need ready winter for storing protection. any potted plantsI do hope that that need you winter have protection.plenty of fruit stored for the winter months and if you have anyI do lefthope on that the youtrees have then plenty I’m sure of fruit the birdsstored will for enjoy the winter them. months and if you have Haveany left a great on the October. trees then Cheers I’m sureVida the birds will enjoy them. Have a great October. Cheers Vida On this Day in History 5th October On this Day in History th 19625 Oc Beatlestober Release First Single "Love Me Do" 19991962 BeatlesTrain Crash Release Paddington, First Single Londo "Loven Me Do"
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Bird Nest Box Cleaning Now the breeding season is over for birds nesting in small and medium nest boxes, the old nests can be removed and the boxes cleaned out. Under the terms of the ‘Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981’, if unhatched eggs are found in the box, they can only legally be removed from October to January and they must be destroyed. It is illegal to keep them. When cleaning out your nest boxes it is advisable to wear surgical gloves and a dust mask. Old nests may harbour fungi growing on damp nest material, which can cause respiratory diseases. Nests can also house a variety of parasites such as fleas, lice and ticks. It is best, therefore, when removing the old nest to put this straight into a plastic bag and seal it before disposal.
Autumn marks the end of the breeding season when all nest boxes should be cleaned. Annual cleaning is best carried out in October and November when there is no chance of disturbing the previous occupants. By cleaning the box you will remove any ticks and fleas along with their eggs and help reduce the risk of diseases being passed on to the next season’s broods.
It is not unusual to find a small number of eggs that have failed to hatch, or some young that have died. Blue tits and great tits may lay over a dozen eggs to allow for such losses. Sudden cold snaps, food shortage, predation or simply inexperience can all lead to complete nest desertion, or limited survival rates.
We recommend the following 3 easy to remember steps for cleaning: 1) Remove all used nest material (if there are unhatched eggs or the remains of dead chicks in the nest see above advice). 2) Clean using boiling water to kill any remaining parasites and their eggs. You may also want to disinfect the box using a specialist veterinary recommended product which is completely safe for birds. Insecticides and flea powders must not be used. 3) Allow sufficient time to dry thoroughly before replacing the lid. Do not use any wood preservatives, fumes get trapped inside the nest chamber and may be toxic to birds.
16 You don’t need to put any nesting material into the box, but if you want to you can put some hay or sawdust in the bottom of the box, but not straw as it can harbour mold. You may find in the spring that you see birds taking this material out of the box, but that’s OK as it means they may be nesting soon and are just having a clear out, or they may just be using the material as the base for their new nest.
If birds do show an interest in the box, resist the urge to take a peek as it may put them off. Birds can check out a few potential nest sites before they choose the one they like, so they may start taking nesting material into the box and then give up. Hopefully, that won’t happen and they will make full use of your nest box and raise their young successfully. You can put nest boxes up at any time of the year, so you don’t need to wait for the spring. If you put boxes up that have different size access holes, you may have more than one species of bird nesting in your garden. If you have any open fronted boxes, which are excellent for Robins and Wrens don’t forget to clean these out in the same way as the small hole cavity boxes.
If you need any advice regarding appropriate types of nest boxes for your garden; choosing suitable locations for them; or simply how to make a box; please contact us at the email address below. We only have one small hole cavity nesting box in our garden but it has been occupied by house sparrows for the last 3 years with reasonably good breeding success. Let’s hope they return again next year. If you have had success with birds using boxes for nesting in your garden we would like to hear from you. Garry and Candice Barker ( [email protected] )
17 Final Half Muffled Quarter Peals: John Wheatley & William Crane
On 3rd & 19th October the final half muffled quarter peals of our four year project will be rung to commemorated the centenary of the deaths in the First World War of John Wheatley & William Crane. Below are the biographies of John & William.
Second Lieutenant John Charles Wheatley Died of Wounds 3rd October 1918 John Wheatley was the son of Charles Wheatley and his wife Sarah. Charles Wheatley was the village schoolmaster in Hoby but by 1918 had moved to Long Whatton to take up a similar post there. John had been born in Loughborough in 1899 and was 19 years old when he died of his wounds at Ramicourt in France on 3rd October 1918. He is commemorated on the memorial at the Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery. John did some initial officer training in Nottingham before enlisting in the 28th London Regiment, otherwise known as the Artists Rifles. This was a specialist officer training regiment responsible for providing replacements for the many junior officers killed on the Western Front. John Wheatley was a Corporal in the Rifles; he was then commissioned in the Sherwood Foresters on 26th June 1918 and posted to the 1/5th Battalion in France in July.
The battle at Ramicourt on 3rd October 1918 which cost him his life is famous in the history of the 1/5th Battalion as the one in which Sergeant William Johnson won the Victoria Cross. The area around the village of Ramicourt, north of St Quentin, was part of the Hindenburg Line system of trenches, fortified villages and gun emplacements which formed the last line of German defences on the Western Front. On the morning of 3rd October 1918 waves of allied soldiers were advancing behind an artillery barrage towards these well defended enemy positions.
Sergeant Johnson’s Victoria Cross citation describes his heroic actions on that occasion and offers an insight into the situation which will have faced John Wheatley as a platoon leader in the same location before he was fatally wounded: When his platoon was held up by a nest of enemy machine guns at very close range. Sergeant Johnson worked his way forward under very heavy fire, and single-handed charged the post, bayoneting several gunners and capturing two machine guns. During this attack he was severely wounded by a bomb but continued to lead forward his men. Shortly afterwards the line was once more held up by machine guns. Again he rushed forward and attacked the post single-handed. With wonderful courage he bombed the garrison, put the guns out of action and captured the teams.
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John Wheatley was survived by his parents and by his brother, Eric, who was too young to serve in the War. John Wheatley was survived by his parents and by his brother, Eric, who was too Private William Henry Crane young to serve in the War. th Died of PulmonaryPrivate William Tuberculosis Henry 19 Crane October 1918 William Crane wasDied born of Pulmonary at Loddington Tuberculosis in 1882. He 19wasth Octoberthe oldest 1918 son of Thomas and Maria Crane of The Elms Cottage Hoby, In July 1904 he had married Ellen Clarke, a William Crane was born at Loddington in 1882. He was the oldest son of Thomas and farmer’s daughter from Woodhouse Eves and the 1911 Census shows them living in Maria Crane of The Elms Cottage Hoby, In July 1904 he had married Ellen Clarke, a Shepshed with their 3 year old daughter Alvina, and their 11 months old son John. His farmer’s daughter from Woodhouse Eves and the 1911 Census shows them living in occupation was that of a carter working for a builder. Shepshed with their 3 year old daughter Alvina, and their 11 months old son John. His occupationWilliam Crane was hadthat theof a carterdistinction working of beingfor a builder. one of the first volunteers. War was declared on Tuesday 4th August1914 and he enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment on William Crane had the distinction of being one of the first volunteers. War was the following day. Thatth was two days before Lord Kitchener issued the first of his declared on Tuesday 4 August1914 and he enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment on famous calls for volunteers. He must have impressed the military authorities because the following day. That was two days before Lord Kitchener issued the first of his he rapidly reached the rank of Corporal. However, his service was cut short on famous calls for volunteers. He must have impressed the military authorities because medical grounds and he was given an honourable discharge from the army on 17th he rapidly reached the rank of Corporal. However, his service was cut short on December 1914. In 1916 the Silver War Badge was introduced to honour men such asth medical grounds and he was given an honourable discharge from the army on 17 William Crane who had been discharged from the armed forces in similar December 1914. In 1916 the Silver War Badge was introduced to honour men such as circumstances. More than a million were issues irrespective of whether the recipients William Crane who had been discharged from the armed forces in similar had served overseas or not. The record of its award to William confirms that he was in circumstances. More than a million were issues irrespective of whether the recipients the latter category, as is consistent with the fact that the 5th Battalion of the had served overseas or not. The record of its award to William confirms that he was in Leicestershire Regiment did not join the B.E.F. in France until early th1915. the latter category, as is consistent with the fact that the 5 Battalion of the LeicestershireIt has been suggested Regiment that did Williamnot join themay B.E.F. have inworked France in until a recruiting early 1915. office following his discharge from the Army but this has not been possible to confirm. At some point It has been suggested that William may have worked in a recruiting office following after 1911 the Crane family moved to Six Cottages, Woodhouse Eaves and it was his discharge from the Army but this has not been possible to confirm. At some point there that William died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 19th October 1918. He was after 1911 the Crane family moved to Six Cottages, Woodhouse Eaves and it was survived by his wife and children. th there that William died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 19 October 1918. He was survived by his wife and children.O n this Day in History 10th October On this Day in History 1913th The Panama Canal joined the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific ocean 10 October 1957 World's First Nuclear Accident Windscale 1913 The Panama Canal joined the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific ocean 11th October 1957 World's First Nuclear Accident Windscale 1921th Sleeping Sickness Deaths Increase 11 October 1968 Apollo 7, is launched from Cape Canaveral 1921 Sleeping Sickness Deaths Increase 1975 Saturday Night Live premiered 1968 Apollo 7, is launched from Cape Canaveral 1982 The Mary Rose Raised In The Solent 1975 Saturday Night Live premiered 1982 The Mary Rose Raised In The Solent
19 Half muffled quarter peels at Hoby.
On the 1st September at 5pm as the Hoby and District Horticultural Show came to an end, the Framland Ringers, from Melton and the surrounding area rang the church bells at All Saints' for their 15th half muffled quarter peel (of 18) to commemorate and in memory of Private Sydney Graham who was born in Hoby and was killed in action on the 1st September 1918.
The ringers involved have rung for many of these quarter peels but one person, Wendy Saywell has rung for all of them so far, and plans to ring for all 18 of the rings.
The History Society are most grateful to the Framland Ringers for their dedication to this unique project and for ensuring that they have rung on the actual centenary of the death of all the men named on our war memorials.(The final two rings in October are covered elsewhere in this magazine.) Hoby and District Local History Society
Those ringers in the picture are, left to right back row, Andrew Shipman, William Saywell and Maurice Kirk Front row, Phil Wild and Wendy Saywell
20 HOBY & DISTRICT WI ACHOLI BEADMAKING
Thursday October 4th 7.30pm Hoby and District Village Hall Join us for a talk, demonstration and hands on craft session led by Alison Rocket our speaker for the evening. Whilst teaching in Kampala, Uganda in 2005, Alison met the Acholi people living on the outskirts of the city. The Acholi people had been displaced from the north of the country due to the civil war and were eking out a living crushing stone in hazardous conditions. To help make ends meet the women sold homemade jewellery made from rolled up paper. Alison realised that there was potential for the Ugandan women to form a collective and to sell their jewellery in the UK thus, earning enough money to not only enable them to give up stone breaking, but also to improve their living conditions and send their children to school. At the meeting we will learn about The Acholi Beadcraft Collective whilst making beads for an item of jewellery to take home. There will also be bead jewellery on sale, which will directly help the Ugandan women. The WI is a great way to make new friends. The price for guests is £5. Everyone is welcome, but please let us know in plenty of time so that we have sufficient bead making materials and enough of our famous supper to go round: email:[email protected]; telephone: 01664 434370
21 News from the Upper Wreake Methodist Church Kirby Bellars Harvest Lunch At our Frisby Methodist Centre We met on Saturday September 1st to plan the coming year’s activities. Saturday Oct 6th Harvest at Messy Church Saturday Nov 3rd Light Activities Saturday Dec 1st Christmas activities and Party
At the time of printing all other activities are waiting to happen and we are looking forward to them. Harvest Saturday 6 October 2018 on Sunday September 16th, Thursday September 27th “Hot Potato” 12-2pm discussions and Tea and Cakes. Lots happening at the Frisby Centre but Kirby Bellars Village Hall there’s room for more! £10 per ticket (payment taken on the day) October “Hot potato” session is on Raffle (any donations gratefully received) Proceeds to St Peter's Church, Kirby Thursday October 25th 12.15pm at Great Bellars. To book your place please contact & advise of any dietary requirements: Dalby Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Emma Lovegrove - 07866 663 153, Katy Machin - 07855 966 406 or Clair Ingham - Lott. 07792 473 797 Tea and Cakes at Frisby Methodist Centre 2.30-4.30pm
when homemade cakes, tea, coffee and conversation flow. Stay and Play is open again for any mum or dad with a baby or toddler. Sessions are every Friday from 1.30 – 3.30pm. To find out more contact Ali on 01664 434421 or Janet on 0116 2695295.
At our Hoby Methodist Centre Yoga for Health and Wellbeing with Karen Hamilton On th we have an evening Weekly class in Frisby on the Wreake Village Hall Sunday October 7 Mondays 10-11.30am (starting on 8th October 2018) service at 6pm Pre-booking advised £8 per session for block bookings and first class Monday and Thursday mornings each month the Yoga and Inner Dance Workshop (with Toni Dring) Internet Café and Greasy Spoon meet.
th We would like to establish more activities at the Hoby Sunday 4 November, 09.45 am – 1pm, £20 Centre. If you have any thoughts please let us know. [email protected]
01664 454054 or 07906961673 I am also available for 1 to 1 Yoga sessions. Coming soon Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Don’t be shy, come along and join in you will be
www.yogaforbacks.co.uk welcome as are your thoughts and ideas on how we can serve the
communities of the Upper Wreake Parish.
Janet Norburn (Methodist Local Pastor) [email protected] tele:0116 2695295
22 News from the Upper Wreake Methodist Church At our Frisby Methodist Centre We met on Saturday September 1st to plan the coming year’s activities. Saturday Oct 6th Harvest at Messy Church Saturday Nov 3rd Light Activities Saturday Dec 1st Christmas activities and Party
At the time of printing all other activities are waiting to happen and we are looking forward to them. Harvest on Sunday September 16th, Thursday September 27th “Hot Potato” discussions and Tea and Cakes. Lots happening at the Frisby Centre but there’s room for more! October “Hot potato” session is on Thursday October 25th 12.15pm at Great Dalby Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Lott. Tea and Cakes at Frisby Methodist Centre 2.30-4.30pm when homemade cakes, tea, coffee and conversation flow. Stay and Play is open again for any mum or dad with a baby or toddler. Sessions are every Friday from 1.30 – 3.30pm. To find out more contact Ali on 01664 434421 or Janet on 0116 2695295. At our Hoby Methodist Centre On Sunday October 7th we have an evening service at 6pm Monday and Thursday mornings each month the Internet Café and Greasy Spoon meet. We would like to establish more activities at the Hoby Centre. If you have any thoughts please let us know.
Don’t be shy, come along and join in you will be welcome as are your thoughts and ideas on how we can serve the communities of the Upper Wreake Parish.
Janet Norburn (Methodist Local Pastor) [email protected] tele:0116 2695295
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A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Friday 12th October Kirkby Bellars Village Hall 21 Main Street , Kirkby Bellars Melton Mowbray , LE14 2EA between 11.00am-3.00pm .
There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, pens, vintage toys, vintage comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets, de-activated and antique firearms. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary. basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available
We recently broke the British record for a Rolex Submariner watch sold at auction. On 11th October 2017 we sold an example made c.1964 with orange numerals for nearly £280,000 including premium. This achievement was reported in the national media. The owner consigned the watch to auction at one of our valuation events in the east of England. Many other star items have turned up at our events. We look forward to meeting the public in the area
If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, [email protected]. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com
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27 WhiteWhite Cobra Cobra Productions bring bring their their latest latest production production to Hoby to Hoby Saturday 27th Octoberth Saturday 27 October If you enjoy live theatre then we have exciting news for you. White Cobra Productions If you enjoy live theatre then we have exciting news for you. White Cobra Productions (The Shakespeare Review and Scaramouche Jones) visit Hoby again with their latest (Theproduction, Shakespeare “Duets” Review by Peter and Quilter, Scaramouche a most amusing Jones) comedy visit Hoby about again couples. with their latest production,Please make “Duets” a date byin your Peter diary Quilter, for Saturday, a most 27amusingth October, comedy 7.30pm. about Tickets couples. are £10 th Pleaseand make available a date from in your Terry diary Fleming, for Saturday,01664 434442. 27 AnyOctober, profits 7.30pm. are for Loros. Tickets are £10 and available from Terry Fleming, 01664 434442. Any profits are for Loros.
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TWYFORD RECREATION GROUND MONDAY 5th November 7pm ADULTS £5 JUNIOR £3 (Gate) PRE- BOUGHT ADULT TICKETS £4 AND £2.50 JUNIOR FROM THE SADDLE INN OR TWYFORD SHOP from early October to 3rd November only BBQ & DRINKS FOR SALE PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREWORKS NOT EVEN SPARKLERS INSURANCE REQUIREMENT!
CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET A chance to buy your Christmas Gifts early and avoid the rush.
Saturday 10th November 10.30am to 4.00pm
HOBY & DISTRICT VILLAGE HALL
Entry £1 Adults Children Free
REFRESHMENTS SERVED ALL DAY
Homemade Soup Bacon Rolls Cake Tea and Coffee Proceeds to go to Hoby Church Projects
29 Hoby & District Local History Society Sunday 11th November 2018
FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY CELEBRATION LUNCH 12.30 p.m.
Hoby & District Village Hall Price £5.00 (children under 12 free) Nearly one hundred years ago Hoby dedicated the war memorial in All Saints Church, and then drew a line under four long years of war by holding a “meat tea” and a knees-up! Join us on 11th November when we bring the “meat tea” bang up to date for our final commemorative event, celebrating the centenary of the end of the First World War. Catering by Mrs Bridges of Leicester, this meat tea will include pulled beef burgers with salads (vegetarian option available), puddings and suitable liquid refreshments. A jazz trio will play throughout the afternoon. All welcome Booking essential, tickets available from Diane: 01664 434422 or [email protected] www.hobyanddistricthistory.co.uk
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33 Frisby Old School Group (FOSG) Following a numberFrisby of successful Old School fundraising Group (FOSG) events over the last fewFollowing years, assistancea number fromof successful the Parish fundraising Council and events a Lottery over the Grantlast the few roof years, of the assistance Old School from Building the Parish will Council be replaced and overa Lottery the summerGrant the break. roof of the Old School Building will be replaced over The theFOSG summer committee break. would like to thank all those who have supportThe FOSGed the committee fundraising would over like the to years thank and all helped those whoto have supportenable edthis the major fundraising renovation over to the be yearsachieved. and helped to Saturdayenable 8th December this major 2018 renovation is the date tofor be the achieved. Annual ChristmasSaturday Dinner 8th DanceDecember – pop 2018 this is in the your date diaries for the please. Annual Christmas Dinner Dance – pop this in your diaries please. SCRAP METAL WANTED We have raised anSCRAP incredible METAL £638 in theWANTED year 2017/18 with We have raisedscrap an incrediblemetal donations. £638 in the year 2017/18 with If you have any scrap metalscrap (bothmetal largedonations. and small amounts welcome)If you and have would any scraplike to metal donate (both to assist large ourand fundraising small amounts welcome) and wouldplease like contact: to donate to assist our fundraising please contact: Bob Marles on 07810 246675 to organise drop off/collections. Bob Marles on 07810 246675 to organise drop off/collections. On the Day in History th 18 OOncto theber Day in History 1922 1The8th OBritishctobe Broadcastingr Company Is Formed 1954 1922Texas The Instruments British Broadcasting announces Companythe Regency Is Forme TR-1 Transistord radio 1968 1954Bob Beamon Texas Instruments breaks the announcesworld long thejump Regency record TRIn Mexic-1 Transistoro radio th 20 O1968ctob eBobr Beamon breaks the world long jump record In Mexico 1955 2Final0th O Bookctob eOfr The Lord Of The Rings Published 1973 1955Sydney Final Opera Book House Of The Open Lords Of The Rings Published 1973 Sydney Opera House Opens
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HOLD THE DATE! SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2018 7.30pm
Pickwell PCC are delighted to announce that Leicestershire Chorale, widely recognised as one of the leading chamber choirs in the Midlands’, will be performing at All Saints Church, Pickwell, in a special concert for the Christmas season.
The Spirit of Christmas Sacred & Secular Choral Music for Advent Conducted by Musical Director - Tom Williams Organ - David Cowen
Concert tickets will be priced at £12 and anticipated to be in high demand. Tickets will go on sale in September, but to secure your place early expressions of interest in ticket purchase can be made to Debbie Smith at [email protected] or by phoning Debbie on 01664 452113
Rotherby Winter Walk Thursday Dec 27th Our popular walk after the Christmas feast returning to Church for soup and rolls.
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On the Day in History On t1915he D aSuffragey in Hist Movementory March In New York 19151941 Suffrage Dumbo Movement is released March In New York 19411963 Dumbo "Doctor is released Who" Appears On British TV 19631966 "Doctor Aberfan Who" Disaster Appears buried On British a junior TV school in Aberfan, Wales 196619 Aberfan86 Antarctica Disaster scientists buried ahave junior been school studying in Aberfan, a huge Wale hole sthat has appeared in the 1986earths Antarctica ozone scientists layer over have Antarctic been studyinga a huge hole that has appeared in the earths1910 ozone Dr. Crippenlayer over Convicted Antarctic Ofa Murder 19101914 Dr. CrippenFirst Income Convicted Tax Law Of sMurde r 19141962 First Cuban Income Missile Tax Law Crisis s 1983 London CND March 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis 1983 London CND March 37 Homonyms 2 Homonyms are words with the same pronunciation, but not the same spelling. Can you find theHomonyms pairs of Homonyms 2 in these sentences? Homonyms1. The miners are words were with in awethe same at the pronunciation, quality of the but ore not they the found. same spelling.2. I had Can to you wait find for the my pairs weight of Homonyms to be measured. in these sentences? 1. The miners were in awe at the quality of the ore they found. 3. In my hotel suite I had dinner and a sweet. 2. I had to wait for my weight to be measured. 4. I need a large sum of money for some jewellery. 3. In my hotel suite I had dinner and a sweet. 5. Write this down and make sure it’s right. 4. I need a large sum of money for some jewellery. 6. She had a quick peek at the mountain peak. 5. Write this down and make sure it’s right. 7. Did you hear what he said? She doesn't live here. 6. She had a quick peek at the mountain peak. 8. The wound on my heel would not heal. 7. Did you hear what he said? She doesn't live here. 9. We had to haul the piano across the hall. 8. The wound on my heel would not heal. 10. In the farmyard the fowl smelt foul. 9. We had to haul the piano across the hall. 11. The girl with long hair ran like a hare. 10. In the farmyard the fowl smelt foul. 12. The rise in the fare wasn’t fair. 11. The girl with long hair ran like a hare. 13. They ate their cereal whilst watching a serial. 12. The rise in the fare wasn’t fair. 14. The squirrel had to bury the berry for later. 13. They ate their cereal whilst watching a serial. 15. I attended a course of lectures on coarse fishing. 14. The squirrel had to bury the berry for later. 16. The knight rode all night to get to the castle. 15. I attended a course of lectures on coarse fishing. 17. None of the women wanted to become a nun. 16. The knight rode all night to get to the castle. 18. At Brighton the peer fell of the end of the pier. 17. None of the women wanted to become a nun. 19. She did not seem to be able to sew the seam. 18. At Brighton the peer fell of the end of the pier. 20. I could not tell whether the weather would be fine. 19. She did not seem to be able to sew the seam. On the D20.ay iIn could Histo rnoty tell whether the weather would be fine. 24th - 27th Oct ober On the Day in History 1929th Wallth Street Crash ( Black Thursday ) 193124 George- 27 O cWashingtontober Bridge opened 19451929 United Wall Street Nations Crash is formally( Black Thursday establishe ) d 20031931 Concorde George Washington makes its final Bridge commercial opened passenger flight 1945 United Nations is formally established 1944 Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships 2003 Concorde makes its final commercial passenger flight 1952 The Mousetrap Opens In London's West End 1944 Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships 1970 Pacific Glory Disaster 1952 The Mousetrap Opens In London's West End 1904 The New York subway opens 19701970 Controlled Pacific Glory Substance Disaster Act Becomes Law Outlawing Cannabis, marijuana, heroin and 1904 LSD The amongst New York many subway other opens s 1970 Controlled Substance Act Becomes Law Outlawing Cannabis, marijuana, heroin and LSD amongst many others
38 The History of Halloween Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter. To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other’s fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter. By 43 A.D., the Roman Empire had conquered the majority of Celtic territory. In the course of the four hundred years that they ruled the Celtic lands, two festivals of Roman origin were combined with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain. The first was Feralia, a day in late October when the Romans traditionally commemorated the passing of the dead. The second was a day to honor Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is the apple, and the incorporation of this celebration into Samhain probably explains the tradition of “bobbing” for apples that is practiced today on Halloween.
39 Greenpeace helping to tackle plastics Right now an estimated 12.7 million tonnes of plastic – everything from plastic bottles and bags to microbeads end up in our oceans each year. That’s a truck load of rubbish a minute. Travelling on ocean currents this plastic is now turning up in every corner of our planet – from Cornish beaches, to uninhabited Pacific islands. It is even being found trapped in Arctic ice. Our oceans are slowly turning into a plastic soup and the effects on ocean life are chilling. Big pieces of plastic are choking and entangling turtles and seabirds and tiny pieces are clogging the stomachs of creatures who mistake it for food, from tiny zooplankton to whales. Plastic is now entering every level of the ocean food chain and even ending up in the seafood on our plates.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Greenpeace is campaigning to end the flow of plastic into our oceans. We are calling on big corporations to act to reduce their plastic footprint and stop producing excessive plastic packaging that is designed to be used once then thrown away. We are also calling on governments to act to tackle this problem, by creating closed loop systems that allow us to recover and reuse materials rather than waste them. It’s not too late – if we act together now we can protect the world’s precious oceans for future generations. Indonesia - the world's second biggest plastics polluter after China - has pledged to reduce plastic waste into the ocean 75% by 2025, but some observers doubt legal rules are strong enough to make this happen. Plastic waste is also on the agenda for China Council - an influential high level dialogue in which world experts advise China's leaders on environmental issues. Kenya itself has banned single-use plastic bags, along with Rwanda, Tanzania and soon- Sri Lanka. Bangladesh has had controls for many years, especially to stop bags clogging up drains and causing floods.
40 Facts about Leicester
Leicester is thought to have the most traffic lights than any other city in the UK Leicester Market is the biggest outdoor, covered market in the whole of Europe Leicester is one of the oldest cities in the UK, with a history stretching back over Leicester is the tenth largest city in the UK, with a population of around 330,000 2,000 years Experts have agreed that Leicester is also the birthplace of modern standard English The phrase ‘Painting the Town Red’ originated in Leicester when Henry de la Poer Beresford, third marquess of Waterford, who had arrived for hunting season, stole a load of red paint from the Melton turnpike for a laugh and coated half the town. Leicestershire is the only place in the world where you can see steam trains pass each other, like they used to historically. The Great Central Railway starts in Loughborough and travels to Birstall. (Rumour has it that the train journey was even quicker than it is today!) Leicester was also the birthplace of the father of the package holiday, Thomas Cook and the first ever package tour took place from Leicester to Loughborough in 1841. Leicester is renowned for its diversity and vibrant culture. It plays host to the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India each year, as well as the Caribbean Carnival and Leicester Pride. It’s also the home of Walkers Crisps – a snack which is recognised the world over. Leicester is home to the National Space Centre – one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions. Leicester Market is the biggest covered outdoor market in Europe – in fact, football favourite Gary Lineker’s family had a well loved stall on Leicester Market for many years. One of Leicester’s most beautiful areas of natural beauty is Bradgate Park which houses “Old John” – a prominent folly lying on top of the park’s highest hill which can be seen from all over Leicester on a sunny day. Jewry Wall, next to St Nicholas’s Church in the city centre, is the tallest single piece of Roman masonry in the country. Leicester was named Britain’s first environment city. Leicester boasts Britain’s first mainland radio station – BBC Radio Leicester – which first broadcast in 1967. The Elephant Man, AKA Joseph Merrick, came from Leicester, making his first appearance at the Gaiety Theatre in Wharf Street which was only relatively recently demolished.
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