Fenny Drayton Parish News

February 2015

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Editor’s Notes Only just finished digesting Christmas dinner and it’s February already! Most of us look back to childhood summers that seemed to last so long. And then, as we grow older, time seems to pass ever faster – perhaps a reminder that we should make good use of our time – certainly no chance to pause or rewind! On page 8 you can read about the rock concert that took place on January 16th. Although this was to raise funds to support the church, this was an event that many of the wider community enjoyed too. Clearly much effort went in to make it happen – the band themselves gave their time, and many others made arrangements, sold tickets and shoved furniture around. Thanks all round, again, for such good entertainment. Of course the church is a place of Christian worship, and has special significance for that, but it is also (with the exception of the bus shelter and phone box!) our only community building. Without the support and usage by the community beyond those who attend services on a Sunday, we could lose it. Neil Sherry – [email protected] - 713848 To advertise and to subscribe, please contact: Pauline Walsh - [email protected] – 715466

Front Cover – Church Gate – February 2007 – Courtesy of Carol Underwood

Meteorites and the Moon

A meteorite is a solid piece of debris, from such sources as asteroids or comets, which originates in outer space. It is thought that most of the craters on the moon’s surface were caused by meteorites crashing into the surface. More frequently, the lunar surface is bombarded by micrometeorites – tiny grains of rock and metal - that crash into the moon at speeds of up to 70000 miles per hour. As there is no air or water on the moon, these collisions are the major cause of erosion of the moon’s surface, but even so will only remove about 1 millimetre (less than 1/16th of an inch) in a million years.

Gordon Coultrop

Fenny Drayton Church Services

1 February Holy Communion 9.00am 8 February Benefice Service, Dadlington 10.30am 15 February All Age Service 10.30am 22 February Morning Worship 9.00am

Church Readings

1 February Malachi 3, v1-5 Audrey Smith Hebrews 2, v14-18 Joan Holder 15 February Mark 2, v23- ch3, v6 Maureen Bonner 22 February Genesis 9, v8-17 Alan Wood

Other Services in the Benefice

Higham on the Hill 1 February Holy Communion 10.30am 8 February Benefice Service, Dadlington 10.30am 15 February Evening Service 3.00pm 22 February Ecumenical Service @ Methodist 10.30am

Witherley 1 February All Age Service 10.30am 8 February Benefice Service, Dadlington 10.30am 15 February Evening Service 6.30pm 22 February Holy Communion 10.30am

Stoke Golding 1 February All Age Service 10.30am 8 February Benefice Service, Dadlington 10.30am 15 February Holy Communion 10.30am 22 February Morning Worship 10.30am

Dadlington 1 February BCP Morning Prayer 9.00am 8 February Benefice Service, Dadlington 10.30am 15 February BCP Holy Communion 9.00am 22 February BCP Holy Communion 9.00am

St Michael & All Angels Church Management Committee (PCC) Janet Agar 01827 716035 Gina Hawthorne 01827 716159 Alan Baxter 02476 383438 Susan Kosniowski 01827 714628 Maureen Bonner 01827 715768 Michelle Nelson 01827 722182 Julia Collis 01827 713881 Audrey Smith 01827 717034 John Frisby 01827 715826 Pamela Wills 01827 720929

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

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

The beginning of this month, 2nd February, brings us the festival of Candlemas, or, to give it its full title, ‘The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.’ It’s exactly 40 days after Christmas Day and it officially marks the end of the Christmas season. In New Testament times, 40 days old was an important age for a baby boy; it was when they made their first ‘public appearance’. Mary, Jesus’ mother, went to the Temple with Jesus, her first male child, to ‘present him to the Lord’. At the same time she, as a new mother, was ‘purified’. The Temple was a busy place, full of people, noise, bustle and animals too – this was where they were sacrificed. We think of churches today as peaceful places, but this was anything but. Through all that noisy throng, came the little family: Mary, Joseph and Jesus. There was absolutely nothing about them to single them out. There must have been many other families there just like them. And yet, two elderly people, regulars at the Temple, spotted them and responded in the most extraordinary way to their presence. Simeon and Anna recognised Jesus as no ordinary child, but as the 'Light for revelation and… the glory of Israel'. This child will be a light in the world, they said. This is where ‘Candlemas’ comes in - early Christians developed the tradition of lighting many candles in celebration of this day. The Church also fell into the custom of blessing the year's supply of candles for the church on this day - hence the name "Candlemas". We celebrate Candlemas in our churches on the nearest Sunday, which this year is 1st February. We would love you to come and join our celebrations, as, with the glow of candlelight, we remember that Jesus is the light of the world for each and every one of us, and we remember God’s presence with us, lighting up our lives. Wishing you all God’s blessings - Linda.

‘With Dignity and Honour’... Once again, we will be running Lent groups in the benefice. The one in Fenny will take place on Wednesday afternoons, from 1.30pm. Sessions generally last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the length of discussions. The first one will be held in the church; thereafter, we may move to people’s homes. The course will include Bible study, discussion, reflection and prayer and, given the forthcoming re-interment of King Richard III, each session will look at one aspect of King Richard’s own life, which will then be opened up to link with our own lives and issues. Over the five weeks, we will look at: 1. 25th February: Dignity and Honour 2. 4th March : Purpose and Destiny 3. 11th March: War and Violence 4. 18th March: Prayer and Piety 5. 25th March: Lord and King We would love you to join us for this Lent Group Course.

Community Coffee Mornings We meet in the kitchen area of the Church from 10:30am-12:30. ALL ARE MOST WELCOME The dates for February are: Thursdays 5th & 19th From the donations we receive each week from those who attend we have been able to donate £180 to the Air Ambulance and £120 to the Church. Thank-you for your continued support.

Out of the Mouths of Babes… The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. ‘Well, Honey,’ he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages. ‘I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon’. ‘How come He doesn't answer it?’ she asked.

The Fenn’s Folk Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 26th February, 7.30pm In Fenny Drayton Church. Mr Chris Edwards, on the work of the RSPB at Middleton Lakes, Tamworth.

Please come along enjoy a glass of wine, nibbles & another interesting speaker.

ROCKING AWAY THE JANUARY BLUES

We would like to thank Dave Norris and his group, ‘Still Thirsty’, again for the amazing evening of music on 16th January. Approximately sixty people came and everyone had a wonderful time. Dave, Jim on lead guitar, John Rose (a.k.a. Snowy) on bass and Graham on drums played music from Status Quo, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Cliff Richard and many more. Irena joined them in the last of the three sets and there was a surprise when Elvis (Gary Shires) arrived with his drummer Matt. They were all brilliant and we are very lucky to have such talented people who played voluntarily to raise money to help pay for the upkeep of the church. The total was £290 and we are very grateful to all concerned, those who performed, those who helped and those who supported the event.

Julia Collis, on behalf of St. Michael and All Angels PCC.

Fenn Lanes Men’s Group For our January meeting, Samantha Ridgway enlightened us with an interactive meeting entitled ‘Murder in Mind’ focusing on: What would you do if… Samantha shared with us some of the ‘tricks of the trade’ when writing – as well as a number of other non-fiction pieces, she has written two murder mystery novels; the first of which should be published later this year. Rather than make this a dry talk, Samantha involved us in three thought provoking activities, which gave a feel for some of the considerations that must be made to write successfully. NEXT MEETING February 17th. As usual, we will be meeting in the Parish Rooms, Witherley from 7:30-9:00pm, when our speaker will be Peter Oakdean from the Ashby Canal Trust

Friday With Friends

We continue with our gathering of old & new friends in February on Friday 6th - just bring your own drink and glass. The church will be open from 7 - 10pm and you can stay as long, or as briefly, as you wish. Future dates: March 6th, April 10th

Please note April’s gathering will be a week later as the 3rd is Good Friday.

Alistair and I really enjoy the informality of this social evening. It’s relaxing to meet up for an hour or so and just have a drink and a chat. If anyone wants to go but not on their own give us a ring and we can call for you. Louise and Alistair 712518.

Richard III in Dadlington

Sunday 22nd March Your Invitation to be part of Royal History

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

Women’s World Day of Prayer

St. Michael and All Angels’ Church Friday 6th March 10.30am Although this service has been designed by women, everyone is welcome to attend.

The origins of the WWDP date back to 19th century when women in the USA and Canada initiated a range of co-operative activities in support of mission at home and abroad. Over time, they formalised a WWDP service, with the first ones in the UK taking place in the 1930s. Each year a different country creates the service which, over36 hours, will have been held in thousands of venues across 170 countries; all around the world, people will have been praying for, and praising, a common purpose: come and join us in this wave of prayer! The service includes many readings so, if you would like to play a more active role, please join us for our rehearsal in church on Friday 27th February at 10.30.

RICHARD THE THIRD CELEBRATIONS

WHITE FLOWERS WANTED PLEASE - The ladies of Dadlington are hoping to decorate the Church, churchyard and village green in a mixture of white fresh and artificial flowers for the weekend of 22.3.2015. Can you help by looking in your attics, garden sheds and local charity shops for any artificial white flowers they could have please. They will be needed for the first week of March and I am able to collect them and deliver them to Dadlington. They do not have any funding for this venture so all flowers will be welcome. Please help –it’s a great opportunity for our villages to be part of this historic occasion. Thank you Louise Murray 712518. 10

Santa gets here in the end but is beaten by a touch of wind!

Last year Frosty the Christmas Snowman retired whilst at the top of his game. Since then Willy O’Riley [manager and artistic director] has been in search of a star to adorn the hallowed ground where Frosty used to stand. He stumbled across two stars in fact: Frosty2 and Biker Santa. Booked for Christmas 2014 he thought he had it sewn up. However, not everything went to plan. Residing in the North Pole, it should have been a simple journey to get here, but they didn’t account for a detour. Planning to arrive during the first week of December they thought they didn’t have to rush: they lazily packed their kit and had the sleigh serviced for the journey. Setting off, it was just a short hop from the top of the world to Fenny Drayton: dropping down past Greenland, turning left towards Iceland and over Scotland. But it was not to be. Who would have thought the highways through the sky over the northern hemisphere were undergoing engineering work? Yep, someone had decided that improvements were necessary and to prevent mid-air congestion and collisions they also closed perfectly serviceable routes! Frosty2 and Biker Santa had to make a massive detour to get to get to Fenny. The interstellar highway was the only route. For those of you that don’t know it, the interstellar highway runs throughout the solar system, linking all the major planets and moons. The two celebrities had to fly out to Uranus, refuelling on one of its moons, Bhuttplhughh, and then return in via the southern hemisphere over the English Channel, Stratford and Higham. With all the delays they eventually arrived only a few days prior to Christmas. Willy O’Riley had to work frantically get their blowers on. Sadly, the wind got up and ravaged the two new arrivals, tearing them from their stays. It was too much to bear; they had to temporarily switch off their blowers to prevent injury. Christmas Day came along and they merrily wobbled about into Boxing Day. Sadly, the bad weather returned and became too severe. Once again they

11 had to switch off their blowers and retreat to their boxes. They didn’t see the light of day again during the Christmas period. It was all cut so short. A spokesperson for the contractors casually apologised for any inconvenience caused as a result of the engineering works, adding that progress causes some pain, even at Christmas. Willy O’Riley went on to say “Christmas was nearly ruined by poor planning and closures to routes that were not necessary; we were lucky to get the two new stars out for the short time we had available. The contractors working on the air highways didn’t give a thought to the inconvenience caused to ordinary folk trying to get into the UK. We wouldn’t get that sort of incompetent blasé decision making round here!” Watch out next year for Frosty2 and Biker Santa. And thanks for all the enquiries about their short appearance this year. Arthur Sixpence - Fenny Drayton’s raving roving reporter

A5 Roadworks

The roadworks around the MIRA site will soon be completed. You should have received a hand-delivered letter in mid-January detailing some final works on the Redgate junction – for February there will be some night-time working to apply the final high-friction surfacing, which will require four-way traffic lights.

To receive email newsletters with the latest updates from those managing the work – please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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

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

Fairtrade Fortnight

From February 23rd to March 8th is Fairtrade Fortnight, when we are encouraged to remember the farmers and producers we rely on for many goods, especially those in third world countries. Details can be found at www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight

Chocolate – by Annabelle Sherry

Milk or white, Dark or light, Smooth and creamy, Light and Dreamy, Mmmmmmmm

Hazelnut crunch, Better than brunch, Turkish delight, I'm in flight, Delicious

We use chocolate every day, But think about the worker's pay, So please remember when you trade, Always use the fairer way, More to farmers for their crops, And please tell them we like them lots!

SOCIAL EVENTS There will be a Social Events Planning Meeting on Tuesday, 3rd February at 7.30pm at 6 Fox’s Covert. Anyone willing to be involved with planning or helping with events during the next year is welcome.

Superfast Broadband – Faster Internet for Fenny Drayton This is FINALLY available! The first villagers ‘went live’ with their ‘High Speed’ broadband on February 19th, with many more scheduled over the following couple of weeks. See www.superfastleicestershire.org.uk for more details.

Community litter pickers needed VOLUNTEERS with community spirit are needed to help improve the areas where they live. The Borough Council’s Clean Neighbourhoods team works very hard, but they simply don’t have the people or the resources to deep-clean every single area of the borough every day. So, in order to raise the standard of cleanliness in the borough even further, the team would love to give volunteers the opportunity to make a difference by organising their own community litter pick. Litter picking as a group can be fun and rewarding, as well as being a great way of getting some light exercise. The Clean Neighbourhoods team will supply volunteers with all the equipment they need to do a litter pick, such as a litter picker, bag ring, gloves, hi-vis vests and refuse bags. They will also arrange for the rubbish to be collected. A litter pick could be a one-off event or it could be undertaken on a regular basis. For more information about getting involved, call 01455 255971 or email: [email protected] .

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

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

Extracts from the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting, December 11th

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

A857: COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT:  Market Bosworth police station is no longer operational. This has occurred without consultation or notice, and has had a detrimental impact on the local area. The County Council is in discussions with Leicestershire police.  Market Bosworth’s Neighbourhood Plan is finalised, Cllr Ould recommended this Council consider undertaking a similar document in order to identify the development needs of the Parish.  Market Bosworth Parish Council is discussing work within the arboretum in the park. The park is for anyone to visit and not just residents of Market Bosworth.  There has been an increase in slow ambulance response times, should anyone experience this problem please let Cllr Ould know of the details.  Leicestershire County Council cannot continue with 0% Council Tax increase policy, and will likely increase it between 1.5 – 1.9% in 2015 in order to meet its statutory undertakings. The Chairman asked if Cllr Ould knew that HBBC now has a 5 year housing supply plan. This generated a discussion about housing needs and supply, the matter is to be brought to the February meeting. Clerk to investigate the difference between a Neighbourhood Development Plan and a Parish Plan. A861: CORRESPONDENCE:  A press release has been received from HBBC notifying the public that the garden waste bins will continue to be emptied until March

2016, funded by the reallocation of the New Homes Bonus normally paid to the Parish Councils.  An email from HBBC’s Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer offering to undertake a housing needs survey. She will be invited to present at February’s meeting. A862: CLERK UPDATE: FENNY DRAYTON – Shrubbery will be planted at George Fox Monument and railings installed. A863: VILLAGE UPDATES FENNY DRAYTON:  Grit bins to be positioned and filled, thanks to Cllrs Brittain and Alexander.  A request for a defibrillator in Fenny Drayton was discussed; a suitable site to house it needs to be identified. Clerk to contact BT about the phone box.  The matter of a speed camera was raised again – see later item. A865: KENNEL LANE (Witherley) SPEED SIGN: There has been a trial in operation during the period of the A5 Redgate roadworks while diverted traffic was using Kennel Lane. Downloaded data covering 27 days showed 23,849 vehicles passed the sign, the average speed was 31 mph, highest speed recorded was 59 mph, and 64 vehicles were travelling at 50+ mph. There is currently a second trial underway which has been recording traffic movements during the Christmas period. The Council will revisit previous quotes for purchasing a similar machine and ratify at the next meeting the purchase. The budget was allocated for this project in the precept for 2014/15 discussions January 2014. A867: GRASS CUTTING TENDER 2015/16 DECISION: As a result of going out to tender to 7 companies, 4 returned proposals, the Council agreed that Brian Mee Associates is the preferred supplier; due to price and references. Clerk to meet with the company and walk through the list of works to ensure all aspects are covered in the price quoted. A868: COMMUNITY BUS PARTNERSHIP: The next meeting is January 15th at Twycross village hall. This Council will be represented by Cllrs Cook, Conway, and Wright to identify next steps. A869: PRECEPT: It was decided to increase the precept by 4.2% to cover the loss of the New Homes Bonus £1,009.67 this equates to an increase of £1.64 per (Band D) household for the year, or 13.6p per month. Proposed by Cllr Alexander, seconded by Cllr Woods, all in favour.

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What’s On in February 1st 9:00am Holy Communion Church 2nd Blue Bins 3rd 7:30pm Social Events Planning Meeting 6 Fox’s Covert 5th 10:30am-12:30 Community Coffee Morning Church 5th 7:30-9:00pm Bellringing Practice Church 6th 7:00-10:00pm Friday With Friends Church 8th 10:30am Benefice Service Dadlington 9th Black/Brown Bins 12th 7:30pm Parish Council meeting Parish Rm, Witherley 14th Valentine’s Day 15th 10:30am All Age Service Church 16th Blue Bins 17th Shrove Tuesday 17th 5pm Parish News Copy Deadline 17th 7:30-9:00m Fenn Lanes Men’s Group Parish Rm, Witherley 19th 10:30am-12:30 Community Coffee Morning Church 22nd 9:00am Morning Worship Church 23rd Black/Brown Bins 23rd – March 8th Fairtrade Fortnight – www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight 26th 7:30-9:00pm Fenn’s Folk Church RUNNING IN FENNY CHRISTMAS FAYRE DRAYTON Two flower arrangements Mum of two young children trying were left in church on the to fit running around family life day prior to the Christmas but finding it difficult with the dark Fayre but no one has been nights when I don't like running on able to find out who left my own! If you are female and them. interested in running around Thank you to whomever it Fenny Drayton, please call was. They were beautiful and Katherine: 07880 797494. were greatly appreciated.