Up the Wreake! November 2018

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Up the Wreake! The magazine provides an open forum for contributions on all aspects of life in the Upper Wreake villages and beyond. Opinions expressed in it are not necessarily the view of the trustees or the editor. Copy for inclusion in any particular month’s issue should reach the editor before 15th of the preceding month. Editor: Antonia Doyle, Warren Farm, 27 Main Street, Hoby, LE14 3DT Tel: 07768 193849 E-mail: [email protected] Advertising: Josie Brown, 3 Manor Farm Court, Tilton on the Hill, Leics LE7 9LS Tel: 0116 259 7663 E-mail: [email protected] Deliveries: Simon Blake Tel:01664 434580 E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Malcolm Britton, 34 Hall Orchard Lane, Frisby, Melton Mowbray LE14 2NH Tel: 01664 434490 E-mail: [email protected]

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November Where to Worship in the 2018 Upper Wreake November 3 Saturday 3.00pm Messy Church Frisby MC 8.30am Holy Communion Frisby November 4 FAMILY SERVICE AND PATRONAL All Saints’ 10.30am FESTIVAL Rotherby SERVICE OF LOVING 3.00pm REMEMBRANCE Kirby Bellars

6.00pm United Evening Worship Hoby MC

November 7 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby Wednesday November 11 United Remembrance Sunday Remembrance 10.45am Service and Commemoration of the Hoby Sunday Centenary of the ending of WW1 November 14 Wednesday 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby November 18 8.30am Holy Communion Kirby Bellars 2 before Advent 10.30am CAFÉ CHURCH Frisby MC November 21 Wednesday 9.15am Midweek Communion Frisby HOLY COMMUNION with November 25 10.30am Guest Speaker: Hannah Silcock of Ragdale Christ the King Christian Aid. ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. ‘Whatever you do for the least you do unto me’ 3.00pm Evensong Kirby Bellars November 28 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]

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8 Frisby Village Hall OurOur hall hall is is vacant vacant on on Thursday Thursday afternoons and afternoonswe wonderFrisby and whether we Village wonder anyone Hall whether would like to start Ouranyonea hallBridge is wouldvacant or Whist likeon Thursday toClub start, or a similar?afternoons Bridge orWe and have weWhistBridge wonder Club and whether, Whistor similar? anyone tables We availablewould have like Bridge for to usestart and a a Bridgeandkitchen Whist or forWhist tables preparing Club available, or refreshments. similar? for use We and have The a cost of Bridgekitchen and for Whist preparing tables availablerefreshments. for use and a hiring the hall is £8 per hour. If you are

kitchen for preparing refreshments. The cost of Theinterested, cost of hiringplease the contact hall is one £8 perof the hour. following If you are members interested, of the please Frisby contact Village Hall hiring the hall is £8 per hour. If you are oneCommittee: of the following- Thea Lawman members 434359 of the (LettingsFrisby Village Officer) Hall, DiCommittee:- Widdowson Thea 434571 (Chair) interested,LawmanRodney 434359 please (Lettingscontact 434402 one (Vice ofOfficer), the Chair) following Di Widdowson members of434571 the Frisby (Chair) Village Rodney Hall Committee: - Thea Lawman 434359 (Lettings Officer), Di Widdowson 434571 (Chair) BrooksbyThe Committee 434402 would (Vice likeChair) you to take note of our forthcoming events, so save Rodney Brooksby 434402 (Vice Chair) Thethe dates!Committee We will would provide like moreyou to information take note of in our forthcoming forthcoming editions events, of so‘Up save the ThetheWreake’ Committeedates! and We put willwould up provide posters like you more around to take information thenote village: of our in forthcomingforthcoming events, editions so saveof ‘Up the theWreake’ dates! and We put will up provide posters more around information the village: in forthcoming editions of ‘Up the Frisby Village Hall dates for your Diaries Wreake’Frisby Village and put Hall up dates posters for around your Diaries the village: Frisby VH Fish & Chip Quiz Friday 30th November 2018 FrisbyFrisby VillageVH FishFrocks Hall & Chipondates Parade Quiz for your Friday Thursday Diaries 30th November14th March 2018 2019

FrisbyHere isVH VH our Fish Frocks regular & Chip on schedule ParadeQuiz FridayThursday of classes 30th 14th andNovember Marchgroups 2018 2019meeting in the hall, which Frisby VH Frocks on Parade Thursday 14th March 2019 Hereincludes is our a new regular Yoga schedule group, meetingof classes on and Monday groups mornings meeting (10 in the – 11.30am). hall, which Do Hereincludescontact is our Karena newregular directYoga schedule group,if you of aremeeting classes interested andon groups Mondayin finding meeting mornings out more:in the(10 hall, – 11.30am). which Do includescontactday/time Karena new directYoga group, if youactivity meetingare interested on Monday in finding morningscontact out (10more: – 11.30am).contact Do number contactWeekly Karen direct if you are interested in finding out more: day/time activity contact contact454054 number Monday Morning Yoga Karen Hamilton Weekly 07906 961673 454054 MondayMonday Morning Afternoon YogaBowls Club KarenRay Hamilton Casey 434116 Monday Evening Fencing Club Richard Sharpe 079060116 961673 260 8752 MondaySaturday Afternoon Morning BowlsKeep Club Fit RayJacki Casey Warne 4341160116 260 8838 MondayMonthly Evening Fencing Club Richard Sharpe 0116 260 8752 SaturdayTuesday MorningEvening KeepFlower Fit Club JackiJenny Warne Hurst 0116840479 260 8838 MonthlyWednesday Evening Wine Club Bob Widdowson 434571 TuesdayThursday Evening Morning FlowerFriendship Club Club JennyJhone Hurst Billings 840479434582 Wednesday Evening Wine Club Bob Widdowson 434571434421 Thursday Evening Pilates Ali Wildt Thursday Morning Friendship Club Jhone Billings 43458207736 475201 434421 ThursdayBi-monthly Evening Pilates Ali Wildt Frisby Live 07736 475201 Saturday Evening John Montagu 07703 648007 Bi-monthly Concerts Frisby Live Saturday Evening John Montagu 07703 648007 Concerts

9 Frisby Players also hold meetings during the year, when rehearsing plays. ThursdayFrisby Players afternoons also hold have meetings become during available the year, on whena weekly rehearsing basis if plays. any group, clubThursday or class afternoons is looking have for becomea regular available venue. 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 Theis always hall is available very popular for Weddings, for Children’s Christenings, parties Funerals and Bouncy & Birthday Castles are permitted;parties. The however, hall is very restrictions popular for do Children’s apply so parties please and ensure Bouncy you Castles ask for are further details.permitted; The however, Bouncy Castlerestrictions supplier do apply must so provide please theirensure own you insurance. 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 upholsteredIncluded in the chairs; rate ofcrockery; hiring the cutlery Village and Hall, tablecloths. we provide Withtables; our fully newly refurbishedupholstered kitchenchairs; crockery; we now cutleryhave two and ovens, tablecloths. a large With refrigerator, our newly a hot cupboardrefurbished and kitchen plenty we of now work have surface two ovens, to cater a large for large refrigerator, functions. a hot

cupboard and plenty of work surface to cater for large functions.

For further information please contact our Booking Officer: TheaFor further Lawman information Tel: please 01664 contact 434359 our Booking Officer: EmailThea :Lawman Tel:[email protected] 01664 434359 Email : [email protected]

THE PARISH OF THE UPPER WREAKE THE PARISH OF THE UPPER WREAKE Priest -in-Charge: The Revd David Harknett (01664) 434517 Email:Priest- [email protected]: The Revd David Harknett (01664) 434517 ToEmail: whom [email protected] all initial enquiries for baptisms, weddings and funerals should beTo made.whom allReader: initial Canonenquiries Malcolm for baptisms, Britton weddings (01664) and434490 funerals should Email:be made. [email protected] Reader: Canon Malcolm Britton (01664) 434490 Administrator:Email: [email protected] Canon Vic Allsop GroupAdministrator: Office: Great Canon Dalby Vic Allsop Methodist Church , 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, Melton MowbrayGroup Office:, LE14 Great 2ET. Dalby Office Methodist hours: Tuesday Church ,& 29 Friday Main 9.15amStreet, Great to 2.30pm.Tel Dalby, Melton.: (01664)Mowbray 561909, LE14 2ET. Email: Office [email protected] hours: Tuesday & Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm.Tel.: (01664) 561909 Email: [email protected] 01664 01664 01664 01664 FRISBY Pru Smith 434468 Simon Blake 434580 K.FRISBY BELLARS PruVacant Smith 434468 Simon Blake 434580 HOBYK. BELLARS VacantVic Allsop 434697 Maureen 434120 HOBY Vic Allsop 434697 MaureenColeman 434120 ROTHERBY Vi Spencer 434241 ColemanSue Smith 434175 BROOKSBYROTHERBY ViMalcolm Spencer 434241434490 SueJeanne Smith Knowles 4341750779 623 BROOKSBY MalcolmBritton 434490 Jeanne Knowles 07795444 623 RAGDALE BrittonJane Burgess 434003 5444 RAGDALE Jane Burgess 434003

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Frisby Players also hold meetings during the year, when rehearsing plays. Cleaning Rota & Flower Arrangement for October Thursday afternoons have become available on a weekly basis if any group, Hoby Cleaning club or class is looking for a regular venue. th Remembrance Sunday W/e Sat 10 Nov – Jane Morris 434904 & Diana Tiernan 434093 W/e Sat 24th Nov – Christ the King Clare Brown 434118 & Dora Kutkus 434604 The hall is always available for Weddings, Christenings, Funerals & Birthday parties. The hall is very popular for Children’s parties and Bouncy Castles are Rotherby Cleaning 1st Nov Paula Horobin permitted; however, restrictions do apply so please ensure you ask for further 8th & 15th Nov tbc details. The Bouncy Castle supplier must provide their own insurance. 22nd & 29th Nov Amanda Williamson Kirby Bellars Cleaning Mick & Jean Charles, Carolyn Figgitt & Ann Wileman Included in the rate of hiring the Village Hall, we provide tables; fully Kirby Bellars Flower 4th Nov Tbc upholstered chairs; crockery; cutlery and tablecloths. With our newly 11th & 18th Nov Mrs A Wileman refurbished kitchen we now have two ovens, a large refrigerator, a hot 25th Nov Mrs J Charles cupboard and plenty of work surface to cater for large functions. Ragdale Cleaning & Flower Mrs. Hull & Mrs. Bond - 434331 & 434655

th th For further information please contact our Booking Officer: Frisby Cleaning 16 & 30 Nov Mrs P Smith & Mrs S Blake Thea Lawman Tel: 01664 434359 Frisby Flowers Mrs P Smith, Mrs J Brown & Mrs S Heaney

Email: [email protected]

THE PARISH OF THE UPPER WREAKE THE PARISH OF THE UPPER WREAKE Priest-in-Charge: The Revd David Harknett Priest-in-Charge: The Revd David Harknett (01664) 434517 (01664) 434517 Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected] To whom all initial enquiries for baptisms, weddings and funerals should To whom all initial enquiries for baptisms, weddings and funerals should be made. be made. Reader: Canon Malcolm Britton (01664) 434490 Reader: Canon Malcolm Britton (01664) 434490 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Administrator: Canon Vic Allsop Administrator: Canon Vic Allsop Group Office: Great Dalby Methodist Church, 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, Group Office: Great Dalby Methodist Church, 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, Melton Melton Mowbray, LE14 2ET. Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm.Tel.: Mowbray, LE14 2ET. Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm.Tel.: (01664) 561909 Email: [email protected] (01664) 561909 Email: [email protected] 01664 01664 Church wardens (01664) (01664) FRISBY Pru Smith 434468 Simon Blake 434580 FRISBY Pru Smith 434468 Simon Blake 434580 K. BELLARS Vacant K. BELLARS Vacant HOBY Vic Allsop 434697 Maureen 434120 HOBY Vic Allsop 434697 Maureen 434120 Coleman Coleman ROTHERBY Vi Spencer 434241 Sue Smith 434175 ROTHERBY Lesley Potter 434511 Sue Smith 434175 BROOKSBY Malcolm 434490 Jeanne Knowles 0779 623 BROOKSBY Malcolm 434490 Jeanne Knowles 0779 623 5444 Britton 5444 Britton RAGDALE Jane Burgess 434003 RAGDALE Jane Burgess 434003

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12 surprising facts about World War One that you may not know. 12 surprising facts about World War OneWorld that War you One may often not conjures know. up Worldimages War Oneof a oftenhorrific conjures bloodbath up imagesfought of a in horrific the trenches bloodbath of the foughtWestern in the Front.trenches While of the this certainly Westerncaptures Front. some While of this the certainly reality, did you captures some of the reality, did you know that the war spread as far as know that the war spread as far as China?China? Or that Or thatit was it foughtwas fought by by servicemenservicemen from from Asia, Asia,North North America, the Caribbean, Australasia America, the Caribbean, Australasia

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16 3. 12 million letters were delivered to the front every week Astonishingly, it only took two days for a letter from Britain to reach the front in France. The journey began at a purpose-built sorting depot in Regent's Park before being shipped to the trenches. By the end of the war, two billion letters and 114 million parcels had had been delivered.

4. War work turned some women's skin yellow When a generation of men went to fight the war, more than a million women took their place in the workforce. They worked long hours, often in poor conditions and with dangerous chemicals. The so-called 'canaries' were women who worked with TNT, which gave them toxic jaundice and turned their skin yellow.

5. WW1 sparked the invention of plastic surgery Shrapnel was the cause of many facial injuries in WW1 and unlike the straight-line wounds inflicted by bullets, the twisted metal shards produced from a shrapnel blast could easily rip a face off. Horrified by the injuries he saw, surgeon Harold Gillies took 12 surprising facts about World War One that you may not know. on the task of helping victims and pioneered early techniques of facial reconstruction World War One often conjures up in the process. images of a horrific bloodbath 6. Wilfred Owen was unknown at the fought in the trenches of the end of the war Wilfred Owen is one of the best know Western Front. While this certainly poets of the WW1, but when he died captures some of the reality, did you on the frontline, just a week before the know that the war spread as far as end of the war, he was relatively China? Or that it was fought by unknown. At the time, his view of the servicemen from Asia, North war as one of pity and horror was in the America, the Caribbean, Australasia minority. It wasn't until the 1960s that and Africa? a literary elite decided this was the

1. An explosion on the battlefield in France was heard in London most authentic view While the war raged on in the mud and trenches, a very different war was taking of the conflict because it chimed with their own anti-war feelings. This resulted in the place beneath the soldiers' feet. A group of miners, operating in total secrecy, dug publication of two key war poetry anthologies which heavily featured Owen. tunnels up to 100ft underground, to plant and detonate mines beneath the enemy's trenches. Their biggest success was at Messines Ridge in Belgium where over 7. The youngest British soldier was 12 years old 900,000lbs of explosives were simultaneously detonated in 19 underground tunnels. Sidney Lewis was just 12 years old when he lied about his age and joined the army Much of the German front line was destroyed, and the explosions were heard 140 during World War One. He was one of thousands of eager underage boys who miles away by the British prime minister in Downing St. enlisted and ended up fighting alongside their adult counterparts on the front. Some were motivated by patriotism, but for others it was an escape from their dreary lives. 2. Journalists faced execution A handful of journalists risked their lives to report on the realities of war. As the 8. WW1 nearly caused a financial meltdown in Britain At the turn of the 20th century, Britain was an economic superpower, but the world's Government sought to control the flow of information from the frontline at the start of the war, journalists were banned. Reporting on the conflict was, in the opinion of the War Office, helping the enemy. If caught, they faced the death penalty.

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9. Blood banks were developed during WW1 The British Army began the routine use of blood transfusion in treating wounded soldiers. Blood was transferred directly from one person to another. A US Army doctor, Captain Oswald Robertson, established the first blood bank on the Western Front in 1917, using sodium citrate to prevent the blood from coagulating and becoming unusable. Blood was kept on ice for up to 28 days and then transported to casualty clearing stations for use in life-saving surgery where it was needed most.

10. Colourful makeovers meant WW1 ships hid in plain sight It was crucial to protect the merchant ships carrying the food and military supplies to the front from enemy torpedoes. Norman Wilkinson, an artist and Royal Navy volunteer came up with the idea of covering ships in bold shapes and violent contrasts of colour. The complete opposite of normal camouflage, dazzle camouflage was supposed to confuse the enemy rather than conceal the ships.

11. 9 out of 10 soldiers survived the trenches. Being in the firing line was rare for a British soldier. They constantly moved around the trench system - meaning more often than not they were kept from the dangers of enemy fire.

The more typical experience for the British. Tommy would have been a life of boredom and regular routine. 12. Generals were banned from going over the top The stereotype is that the ordinary soldiers of WW1 were lions led by donkeys - the donkeys being incompetent generals who sat out the war in comfort while thousands died unnecessary deaths. In fact, so many of the generals wanted to be closer to the fighting they had to be banned from going over the top because they kept getting killed. The experience required to be a general was too significant to lose.

18 Tree Warden Network Regional Forum We recently attended the 2018 annual regional Tree Warden Forum hosted by The Tree Council and organised by the volunteer Coventry Tree Warden coordinators at Coombe Abbey Hotel in the grounds of Coombe Abbey Park.

The Tree Council is a government backed body established in 1973 following the tree planting initiative (‘Plant a Tree in 73’) established at that time. The Tree Council, with the help of Local Authorities and Parish Councils, established the national Tree Warden network which it now coordinates and manages. The programme for the day included talks from 2 esteemed guest speakers, Professor Alan Simson, a Chartered Landscape Architect & Urban Forester, and Steven Falk, a superb artist and independent consultant specialising in invertebrates and especially pollinators.

Alan has been involved with urban forestry, urban greening and urban design for many years, having gained extensive professional experience in the UK New Towns, particularly Telford, where he ran the afforestation programme for over a decade. Alan gave us an insight into the importance of trees in the urban landscape not just in the UK but all over the world. Alan’s most important point was that tree stewardship is the way forward if we are to retain our garden and street trees for future generations. His final comment was to look out for interesting things happening in the city of Sheffield over the next 6 months concerning motivational tree planting.

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While still only 21 years old Steven Falk completed production of all the artwork the ground-breaking book called British Hoverflies (1983). He worked as an entomologist with the Nature Conservancy Council, and spent 11 years as Senior Keeper of Natural History at Warwickshire Museum.

In his presentation Steven stressed the need to raise the profile of trees in the area in which you live and inspired everyone to treat trees with respect, as living, sensitive things. He was passionate about why our tree scapes are essential for biodiversity and the importance of knowing what trees you have. Importantly for our parish he discussed Limes as important historical trees that were widely planted in the 18th century. He explained that the history of areas can be reflected through the trees around parkland, trees of estates, trees that lined streets etc.

Steven’s recommendations for tree planting were to have variety and to give consideration to species, blossom and nectar trees. He suggested a long term tree planning and planting strategy to ensure a range of ages to enable a greater biodiversity within areas. He finished with a short account of the vast range of different and beautiful invertebrates that we have in the UK that rely on trees, throughout their full life cycle, to thrive.

The afternoon was spent in the grounds of Coombe Abbey Park with these two eminent people looking at the variety of tree life in the park.

Ash Dieback Update With the onset on Ash Dieback the street, woodland and parkland scenes are set to change all over the UK. As the majority of our interconnecting village streets and roads are lined with Ash trees the impact is likely to be dramatic. The Tree Council have been working with Local Authority tree experts to produce action plans to counter the effect of the loss of Ash trees. It is thought a very high percentage of Ash trees will be lost over the next 5-15 years.

The best hope for the long-term future of the UK's ash trees lies in identifying the genetic factors which enable some ash trees to tolerate or resist infection, and using these to breed new generations of tolerant ash trees for the future. Government scientists, including our Forest Research agency, are working hard on this in partnership with a range of other respected scientific research institutions. Garry and Candice Barker [email protected] "Remember remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot..."

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Celebrating Harvest at Ragdale

The Harvest Communion Service was once again celebrated in a barn at Old Hall Farm, with many thanks to Mr Ray Bowley for making this possible. This year it was a pleasure to welcome Sandra and Anthony Herbert who spoke to the large congregation about their farming life in Leicestershire and their work for the charity ‘Send a Cow’ helping farmers in Africa.

Following the service, a Harvest Lunch, provided by the villagers, was served in All Saints Church and was enjoyed by many in the sunshine. Thank you to everyone for their hard work and hospitality. Photo ~ Amelia Bond

Coast to Coast for LOROS In December 2017, I took a deep breath… and pledged to get fit, raise £1,000 for LOROS and tackle the Coast to Coast Walk. I needed to do the first, saw no problem in achieving the second but the third? I had no idea whether that was achievable. And now I know - it is! In September, along with eleven other fundraising volunteers and our leader, Adrian Walker, the Senior Community Fundraiser for LOROS, I walked 192 miles from St Bees Head on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea coast. And what an adventure we had…

We walked up and over the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorks Moors, averaging 15 miles a day over some wild and isolated terrain. Boy, did my little legs have to work hard! The word ‘footpath’ has a very different meaning when you get into that territory – frequently running with water and often rocky. Scrambling and jumping became part of the repertoire – but it was well worthwhile when we edged over a ridge or turned a bend and a brand new landscape was laid out in front of us. We walked alongside beautiful lakes, clambered up rocky waterfalls, crossed streams galore, spent a gorgeous sunny day on a ‘Sunday stroll’ through Swaledale, then a day in the Vale of Mowbray which was like walking Leicestershire farmland – but with the North Yorks Moors ahead to encourage us as they got tantalisingly closer. On the final morning, from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay, we dragged our heels on the cliff path, enjoying the sunshine and not wanting it to end. But we got there, dipped our toes in the North Sea and celebrated with a glass of fizz. Would you consider tackling it, in whole or in part? It was a life-changer for me, in terms of: tackling something that seemed well outside my reach and capabilities; making new friends and enjoying amazing camaraderie in the face of challenges; reaching and appreciating beautiful, isolated landscapes and just being joyful at being outdoors for two weeks, with no washing, shopping or other distractions.

And the first two pledges? Well, I’m a lot lighter and fitter than I was ten months ago and LOROS’s coffers are swelling by at least £4,500. Both are way and above what I aimed for initially but, once you start, you want to keep getting better at it!

And why did I choose to support LOROS? We need to go back almost forty years; my mother, Joan, was an active member of the Syston support group, one of the first set up to raise funds to build the hospice. She started making jams, chutneys and marmalades to sell and then volunteered in the Birstall shop. Later, on moving to Melton, we set up a support group there and fundraised for LOROS with barn dances and an annual fete in our garden.

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Joan continued to volunteer in the Syston shop, while still making preserves and mountains of mincepies at Christmas. My father didn’t get the opportunity but we’ve known friends, neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances who have benefited from the services offered by LOROS and fully support the work that the charity does.

If you would like to support LOROS with money or your time, please visit their website at: www.loros.co.uk or make a donation by visiting my Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lyn-hastings-loros-c2c . LOROS and I both thank you.

Lyn Hastings Frisby Village Hall Missing Tea Towels - Result Our appeal for the missing tea towels resulted in an unexpected bonus. No one found the original tea towels, but Millie Eggleston came forward and donated a HUGE bag full that she no longer required. We now have enough tea towels for the next 5 years at least! So a huge “thank you” to Millie and it just goes to show how helpful the “Up the Wreake” magazine can be. Di Widdowson

Frisby Creatives and Friends of Frisby Church held a successful weekend of events on 22nd & 23rd September.

‘Art in the Church’ showcased a range of work by very talented groups of village artists. Frisby Creatives is largely made up of artists & crafts people from Frisby but has members in the surrounding villages. Many art & craft disciplines were on show including textiles, glass, ceramics, printing techniques, paintings in oil & watercolour.

The Flower Club created a stunning array of displays to fill the church with colour and scent. There was something for everyone from information from historical records to visual appreciation not only of the work on show but the beauty

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Outside the church there were engine rides for children and three members of Frisby Creatives opened their studios.

Friends of Frisby Church were in the Village Hall delighting visitors with lunches and cream teas. There was a raffle and a very popular produce stall selling homemade cakes, preserves and vegetables.

The events attracted a large number of visitors helped by the fact that the weather was kind, especially on Sunday which turned out to be a fine day.

Thank you to everyone who made the weekend such a success. In the church, members of Frisby Creatives, the Flower Club and John Greaves for an interesting historical display. In the Village Hall, everyone who helped in the kitchen and with serving lunches. All your work was much appreciated.

In all over £1100 was raised for Frisby Church funds.

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Hoby with Rotherby Parish Council. NEXT PARISH COUNCIL LITTER PICK

Saturday November 3rd 2018

Hoby. Meet at Hoby Parish Church from 9am onwards, to collect bags etc. and to confirm roads to follow. Tea and Coffee available.

Ragdale. Meet at the Village Notice Board at 9am, to collect bags etc. and to confirm roads to follow.

Rotherby. Meet at Rotherby Parish Church at 10am, to collect bags etc. and to confirm roads to follow.

Brooksby. A litter Pick will be arranged in conjunction with Brooksby Melton College at a later date.

To conclude by noon. All welcome for tea and coffee back at Hoby Parish Church

For further information please get in touch with Cllr. Nicola Wheeler, email [email protected]

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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!

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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

WANTED..... Storehouse Food Bank, Melton Mowbray Storehouse Food Bank, Melton Mowbray are very short of king size, double and single bed quilts to pass on to people in need of bedding. If anyone has a CLEAN quilt (either 4.5 tog or 10 tog) in good condition it would be very gratefully received by Storehouse.

Blankets, sheets, quilt covers and towels will always be gratefully received too. In addition to the above urgent items, Storehouse will accept clean clothing and shoes. The above can be left in the porch of St Thomas’s Church, Frisby on the Wreake or taken to the Storehouse premises at the former Fox public house, Street, Melton Mowbray on a Monday and Wednesday between 10 and 1pm or a Friday between 12.30 and 2pm. (n.b. If St.Thomas is open, please place goods inside the building on the left, around the font.)

Also many thanks to anyone who donate food at the supermarkets. Jenny Poulson

29 Hoby & District Local History Society Sunday 11th November 2018 FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY CELEBRATION LUNCH PARTY 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 with salads, vegetarian option, puddings and suitable liquid refreshments. A jazz trio will play throughout the afternoon. All welcome Booking Deadline: 4th November Don’t Miss It! Tickets available from Diane: 01664 434422 or [email protected] www.hobyanddistricthistory.co.uk

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Frisby on the Wreake Flower & Garden Club The next meeting of the Club will be on Tuesday 20th November 2018 7pm for a 7.30pm start in Frisby Village Hall. We start the Festive Season by welcoming Barbara Collins to demonstrate “FESTIVE FUN”

WW1 Facts

TANKS HAD GENDERS - At the beginning of the war, tanks were grouped according to their 'gender'. The male tanks had cannons attached while the females carried machine guns. The prototype tank was named Little Willie. 'LIBERTY SAUSAGE', 'LIBERTY CABBAGE' AND 'LIBERTY DOGS' WERE BORN - In America, suspicion of the Germans was so high that even German shepherd dogs were killed. The names of frankfurters, hamburgers, sauerkraut and dachshunds were all changed to American names, German stopped being taught in schools and German-language books were banned. Before the war, it had been the second most widely spoken language in the US. WWI SAW PIONEERING ADVANCES IN MODERN MEDICINE - Inspired by the sight of soldiers' faces ravaged by shrapnel, many of which remained covered by masks, Harold Gillies established the field of plastic surgery, pioneering the first attempts of facial reconstruction. As well as this, blood transfusions became routine to save soldiers, with the first blood bank established on the front line in 1917. FRANZ FERDINAND'S LICENCE PLATE WAS THE CAUSE OF A STRANGE COINCIDENCE - Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated on June 28th 1914, an event which led to the beginning of the war. Strangely, the Archduke's number plate read: A 111 118, a series that can be read as, Armistice 11 November '18. Over 60 million people were killed during World War II, which was over 3% of the world's population at the time. 22 to 25 million of those people were soldiers, including 5 million who died in captivity as prisoners of war.

32 Hoby and District Local History Society Events – 2018 “The Medieval Knight” by Richard Knox and Jed Jaggard. Hoby & District Village Hall, Wednesday 21st November, 7.30pm

The Knights role in Medieval Times centred around enhancing their knightly skills in the use of weapons, horseman ship and medieval warfare. However, military prowess was not the only element of medieval knighthood, and this illustrated presentation will explore the other aspects of being a knight and paints a colourful picture of the world in which they lived. Our speakers, Richard Knox and Jed Jaggard have performed medieval combat several times together and have a good working knowledge of medieval arms and armour. This presentation will finish with the presenters arming for battle, so bring your cameras! Richard Knox, a resident of Rotherby, is the manager at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and an archaeologist. In his spare time Richard re-enacts various periods of history, including the 13th and 15th centuries. Jed Jaggard, another local lad, runs his own historical based company, UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY, which brings a lively portrayal of characters from many historical periods to schools, societies, museums and events around the country. All are welcome; the price for non members is £2.00 (pay on door). For further information contact: Diane 01664 434422 / [email protected] www.hobyanddistricthistory.co.uk

33 Fantastic architect drawings of Ragdale Old Hall found!

The Hoby & District Local History Society has just been given some [A2 size] drawings of Ragdale Old Hall by Reginald Chamberlain done between 1902 to 1905 whilst he was training to be an architect; his notes and calculations are also available. He was living in Leicester as shown in 1901 census records. We have not found any direct links between Reginald and Ragdale; at this time the Old Hall was owned by the Italian Cesarini family.

Reginald was the Grandfather of Christopher Chamberlain who has given the documents to the Society.

The full set of drawings and notes will be on display at the next History Society meeting on Wednesday 21st November, 7.30pm – all welcome

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38 Frisby Pre-Winter Litter Pick Saturday 1st December 9.00am to 11.00am (approx.) Meet outside Frisby Village Hall New volunteers always welcome! Bags and litter grabbers provided – please bring your own gloves (Phone 434490 for further details)

HOBY & DISTRICT WI Clarice Cliff – Art Deco Potter

Thursday 6th December 7.30pm Hoby and District Village Hall Clarice Cliff is, today, regarded as one of the most influential ceramics artists of the 20th Century and her work is collected, valued and admired the world over. With its bright colours and geometric designs, her iconic pottery is instantly recognisable. At our December meeting Derek Holloway will speak to us about the life & work of Clarice Cliff.

The WI is a great way to get to know your neighbours and to relax and enjoy good company after a hard day. The price for guests is £5.00, £4.00 of which is refunded if you become a WI member for the coming year. Everyone is welcome but can you let Sue know if you intend to join us so we can be sure to have enough of our famous supper to go round: 01664 434866; [email protected]

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th Saturday 8 thDecember 2018 Saturday 8 December 2018 7.00pm for 7.30pm 7.00pm for 7.30pm Tickets £30 – 3-course meal with fizz on arrival – Tickets For£30 tickets, 3-course contact meal Jane with Sheppard fizz on arrival Foron 01664tickets, 812209 contact / 07717 Jane Sheppard699391 onor 01664at [email protected] 812209 / 07717 699391 or at [email protected] Come along on your own, as a couple, as a group – or even book a whole table of 8-10 people – Come along on…the your more own, the as merrier! a couple, as a group or even book a whole table of 8-10 people …the more the merrier! Any donations for the raffle, to be held on the night would be very much appreciated. Any donations for the raffle, to be held on the night would be very much appreciated.

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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.

41 Hoby & District Local History Society “All Quiet on the Western Front”

A Visit to First World War Battlefields of France & Flanders 5 days departing 13th May 2019 The Hoby & District Local History Society is arranging a visit to the major First World War battlefields of Flanders & France. The tour is being organised for us by Leger Holidays and we will be accompanied throughout by a specialist battlefield guide. We will visit Ypres, The Somme, Menin Gate & Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries, including those where some of the men from Hoby who fell in the First World War are buried or commemorated.

The price of the tour will depend upon numbers. It will be £499 per person if there are 30 people on the tour but will fall to £449 if there are 40 people (£100 single room supplement). As well as the specialist guide the price also includes coach travel & ferry crossings, 4 nights hotel accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis & porterage at the hotel. There are still some vacancies. If we don’t have a minimum of 30 people before November 30th, unfortunately the visit will not be viable.

If you are interested in joining us on this tour and for full details of the itinerary please contact Malcolm Britton on: 01664 434490; [email protected]

42 Famous people Leicestershire has given to the world

Leicestershire is responsible for its fair share of incredible people - from suffragettes to scientists who have helped put thousands behind bars.

Sir Alec Jeffreys – British geneticist - Although Sir Alec was born in Oxford, his greatest moment came while working at Leicester University. The professor’s genetic fingerprinting and DNA profiling has revolutionised the face of crime-fighting across the world. He’s DNA breakthrough was first used to convict Leicestershire’s child killer Colin Pitchfork.

Julian Barnes - The Man Booker Prize-winning author of 'The Sense of an Ending'.

Sir David Attenborough CBE - Although born in London, the legendary BBC broadcaster spent much his early years on the campus of what is now Leicester University.

Lord Richard Attenborough CBE - Like his brother, the late actor and director was educated in Leicester.

David Icke - Was once a reporter at the Leicester Mercury and was a sports presenter before turning to conspiracy theory writing - including the belief that reptilian humanoids control humanity.

Frank Benbini - The drummer of the Fun Lovin' Criminals, he joined the band in 2003.

Richard Armitage - As well as featuring in a variety of UK TV dramas, Armitage, who was born in Leicester, recently played Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit.

Graham Chapman - A member of Monty Python's Flying Circus, the comedian was born in Stoneygate.

Rosemary Conley CBE - Founder of one of the country's biggest weight loss organisations, the businesswoman has released several successful books and videos.

Parminder Nagra - The actress starred in Bend It Like Beckham and TV's ER and has more recently featured in US crime drama The Blacklist.

Stephen Graham - Based in a Leicestershire village, Graham recently starred as Al Capone in Boardwalk Empire and has appeared in many critically-acclaimed films. Daniel Lambert- Jail-keeper, animal breeder, and at the time of his death in 1809 - the heaviest man in .

43 Emile Heskey - England international with over 150 appearances for Leicester City, the footballer is currently looking for a new club.

Alastair Campbell - The Labour politician attended Leicester Boys' Grammar School.

Joseph Merrick - The Elephant Man was born and raised in Leicester before moving to London as a human exhibition

Lady Jane Grey - Executed by Queen Mary I, the great-granddaughter of Henry VII is believed to have been born at Bradgate Park

Engelbert Humperdinck Famous pop singer who was raised in Leicester after moving from India

Sue Townsend - The late author of the Adrian Mole books

Tina Baker - Soap opera and TV critic

Peter Shilton OBE - Star of three World Cups and one of England's greatest ever goalkeepers, Shilton was born in Leicester and started his career at Leicester City

Phil Oakey - Lead singer of The Human League

Julie Etchingham - Co-presenter of ITV News at Ten and presenter of Tonight was born and raised in Leicester.

Thomas Cook - Founder of Thomas Cook & Son retired in Leicestershire.

Gok Wan - Fashion stylist and TV presenter.

Simon de Montfort -Earl of Leicester and part of the first elected parliament in medieval Europe.

Tom Hopper - Star of Doctor Who, born in Coalville. Kasabian - The original members of the award winning band were from villages in Leicestershire. Harry Walker - Founder of Walkers Crisps in Leicester in 1948. David "Pick" Withers - Original drummer of the Dire Straits. Jon Tickle - Presenter of science show Brainiac graduated from the University of Leicester Arlo White - Sports broadcaster who commentates on NBC's Premier League matches in the United States. Richard III - Famous King whose legacy still attracts controversy. Dion Dublin - The centre-forward appeared just t under 60 times for Leicester City FC and has also invented an instrument - The Dube.

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BUTCHERY & DELI

New farm shop, butchery and deli now open at March House Farm, Great Dalby Open 7 days a week: Top quality home grown beef, lamb and pork. Fresh fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, milk, cheese, honey, oils, preserves, bread, pastries and lots more ...

Monday - Thursday 8 ’til 5 Friday 8 ’til 7 Saturday 8 ’til 5 Sunday 10 ’til 4

Top End, Great Dalby, Leics LE14 2HA (On the Great Dalby to Kirby Bellars road) T: 01664 563919 For more information visit www.marchhousefarm.com

46 Financial advice on… • Pensions • Life Assurance • Income Protection • Retirement Planning • Savings & Investments

Tel: 01664 483124 www.MillLane.com 20 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray LE13 1JE

Mill Lane Asset Management is a trading style of Active Financial Partners Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Head O ice: 5 Lancer House, Hussar Court, Westside View, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7SE Tel: 02392 239810 f�

Asfordby based serving Melton’s villages

Please call me on 07951 840018 or 01664 513000 to book or to discuss your requirements. www.martinsofasfordby.com 47 01664 424226 Bathroom Installations, Central Heating Istilations and Repairs

48 BUILDING SERVICES, LANDSCAPING & DAMP AND TIMBER PRESERVATION Services include: General Building, Groundworks inc. Foundations, Driveways etc, Landscaping inc. Patios, Fencing etc. Damp & timber treatment for rising and penetrating damp, dry rot & wet rot treatment and wood borer treatment. For a free no obligation quote Telephone 07901 940198 email [email protected] www.dsproperytycare.co.uk

St. Mary’s Way Car Park (Next to Argos) Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray Telephone: (01664) 500729 Complete Picture Framing Service and Gallery Tapestry and •Needlework stretched

HAIR STUDIO UNISEX SALON Church Lane, Frisby on the Wreake Full head of highlighting mesh / foils Sessions Mondays & Thursdays - from £56.00 including blow dry 9.00am - 3.00pm Gents hair only - £8.00 · Clipper cut - £6.50 EAR PIERCING - £15.00 Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday includes gold studs and aftercare 9.00am - 12 noon Paul Mitchell and Wella approved salon For further details contact Thursday and Friday late night opening Suzie Hefford on 01664 424802 01664 434784 / 434316 40 THE GREEN, 49 New Rooftop Infinity Pool now open! * Spa Days * Spa Breaks * Country Club Membership * Ragdale Gift Vouchers make the ideal gift www.ragdalehall.co.uk or call 01664 434831

VIC COOPER CONTRACTS Open all year to board your Dogs and Cats Professional Builder & Property Developer Fully heated Kennels & Cattery 2 acre paddock for exercising For all your building needs Doggie Day Care Estimates & advice freely given Animal Foods Tel: (01664) 434432 www.kirbykennels.co.uk email: [email protected] Tel: 01664 812102

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