Up the Wreake! February 2017

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Dear Readers

Welcome to the February edition of Up the Wreake.

As many of you know, I have taken over the role as Editor from Malcolm Britton who kindly donated his time to the magazine for an amazing 150 editions. I only hope I can follow in his footsteps to bring you a great magazine as he has the done for last 10 years!

As a resident of Hoby for a number of I years, realise how fortunate we are in having so many people willing to contribute their time and effort for the benefit of us . all There are so many events happening, fundraising, local history meetings, coffee mornings, primary school news, police updates... The list goes on!

As a subscriber to the magazine, I really do look forward to it landing on my doormat. My diary comes out and the various events go in!

When I heard that the magazine might cease that I realised how much of a loss it would be to our community and felt compelled o t do something. Therefore, along with the support of the contributors, advertisers and distributors, I am delighted to say that the magazine will continue during 2017.

This is your magazine and maybe you would like to share ‘your’ story with the community. It may be a place you have visited, an event you are organising, your memories of growing up in your village.... Please pass on any good suggestions, stories and photographs that you may have for any future editions of Up the Wreake.

Antonia Doyle

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The next meeting of the Club will be on TheThe next next meeting meeting of of the the Club Club will will be be on on Tuesday 21 February at 7.30pm in TuesdayTuesday 21 21 February February at at 7.30pm 7.30pm in in Tuesday 21 February at 7.30pm in FrisbyFrisby Village Village Hall. Hall. Frisby Village Hall. The next meetingEmma Scarborough of the Club will givewill abe on EmmaEmma Scarborough Scarborough will will give give a a a talk on “Garden Design” Tuesday a21a talk talk February on on “Garden “Garden at Design” Design” 7.30pm in There is alwaysa talk a warmon “Garden welcome Design” so come along and There There is is always always a a warm warm welcome welcome so so come come along along and and There is alwaysFrisby a warm Village welcome Hall. so come along and enjoy a friendly evening out. enjoyenjoy a a friendly friendly evening evening out. out. Emma Scarborough will give a

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OBITUARIES Mr Colin Dawson Colin grew up in Frisby as the son of Jim and Connie Dawson of Moss Deeping Farm and during that time he developed an enduring love of the countryside and nature. After attending school in Frisby and Melton, Colin joined the Merchant Navy at 15 and saw the world including Australia. After his father suffered a stroke, Colin came home to help to run the family farm. He also helped out with lambing on local farms, worked for Stan

Green and for an agency. Eventually he changed to the construction and industry worked for Sherriffs, Rich Tate as well as doing agency work.

He met Sue at Baileys in Leicester and they were married in Ashbourne and started their married life together in Eye Kettleby. A number of house moves in Asfordby and Melton followed with the addition to the family of Katie and Lucy.

In 2012 Colin and Sue moved to Camelford in Cornwall where they received a very warm welcome, and set up a bed and breakfast business. Unfortunately, with the onset of Colin’s illness, their stay in Cornwall was curtailed and they returned to Leicestershire to be closer to the family. Colin’s own interests included -‐ gardening he was a member of the Royal Horticultural Society, grew peaches in his greenhouse in Melton and restored an allotment which ld had gone wi and became very productive under his care.

He loved renovating houses. Every house move became a welcome challenge to his various skills and he could turn his hand to anything. Although he was very happy at home, he always enjoyed holidays whether it was in Cornwall or abroad, visiting Dubai, Portugal and St Lucia. Classical music concerts as well as appreciating Elton John, The Who, Phil Collins and the Beatles indicate his broad range of his musical tastes.

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Colin Colin will will be be remembered remembered as as -‐ a very hard wo-‐ a very hard working rking man man who who would would willingly willingly help help anyone; anyone; a a loving loving husband husband and and father father and and devoted grandfather; a devoted grandfather; a

gentle gentle man man who who never never had had a a bad bad word word for for anyone; anyone; someone who was not someone who was not materialistic materialistic but but was was content content with with what what he he had had in in life. He will be sorely life. He will be sorely missed missed and and our our thoughts thoughts and and our our sympathy sympathy is is extended extended to Sue and the to Sue and the family. family. Extract Extract from from Canon Canon Malcolm Malcolm Britton’s Britton’s address address at the service at the service to to celebrate celebrate Colin’s Colin’s life life in in St St Thomas Thomas of of Canterbury’s Canterbury’s th Church on 16 th Church on 16 December December 2016. 2016.

Mr Mr Michael Michael Dolan Dolan Leicestershire Leicestershire has has lost lost a well-‐ a well-‐ known known businessman businessman bon and bon and viveurviveur with with the the passing passing of Mr of Mr Michael Michael Dolan Dolan of of Drumwalt, Drumwalt, Kirby Kirby Bellars Bellars on 7th on 7th December December 2016.2016. Michael Michael was was born born in in Sunderland Sunderland in in 1947, 1947, to to Betty, Betty, a a teacher and teacher and Norbert, Norbert, an an engineer engineer. . Twin Twin sisters sisters Margaret Margaret and and Winifred Winifred followed followed several several years years later. later. His His love love of of snooker snooker and and all sports all sports continued continued throughout throughout his his life life and and when when he he moved to moved to Drumwalt Drumwalt in in Gaddesby Gaddesby Lane, Lane, Kirby Kirby Bellars, Bellars, he had a he had a full -‐ fullsize -‐size snooker snooker table table installed installed and, and, for for his 60 his 60th th birthday, birthday, played played against against Steve Steve Davies Davies at home. at home. Michael Michael started started training training as as a a metalwork metalwork and and woodwork woodwork teacher, but teacher, but decided decided that that teaching teaching was was not not going going to to provide provide him him with the income that he with the income that he wanted wanted to to earn. earn. He He got got a a job job as as idge an estimator at the Bankbr idge an estimator at the Bankbr Rubber Rubber Company, Company, then then worked worked at at Metalisation Metalisation in in Manchester Manchester where he had a where he had a management management role role in in contracts contracts before before moving moving with with his his family and daughter family and daughter Louise Louise to to Leicester Leicester where where he he became became Managing Managing Director Director of T E Cundy, of T E Cundy, Painting Painting Contractors. Contractors. During During his time in his time in Leicester Leicester he he made made many many friends friends throughout throughout his his working working life life and and managed managed a a team team in excess of 600 staff, in excess of 600 staff, covering covering projects projects from from most most of of the the bridges bridges over over the Thames and Power the Thames and Power Stations Stations in in Anglesey. Anglesey. He He then then started started in in business business with one of his clients, with one of his clients, GorGordon don Mugglestone Mugglestone and and Drawact Drawact was was born. born. Michael Michael met his wife Jo 35 met his wife Jo 35 7 7 5 years ago, and together they created Accent Employment Services. They ran the business for over 25 years, whilst also buying properties which Michael oversaw. In February 2014 Michael diagnosed was with terminal kidney cancer. The cancer spread but Michael fought it bravely and against all odds managed to go on holiday to Bournemouth, went to see the international Test Match cricket game where England beat Australia and completed various projects. These included organising a Race Night for The Mount Group Riding for the Disabled raising in excess of £2,000. He then oversaw the construction of his greenhouse and enjoyed the opening party. A gazebo was his final project and it in will be erected his memory, a lasting tribute to his hard work and dogged determination. St Peter’s Church was filled to capacity by his many friends and business associates for the service to celebrate Michael’s life on 16th December 2016 From extracts from Mrs an’s Jo Dol tribute to her . husband

Mrs Joan Stubbs Hoby has lost a much loved resident, by the death of Mrs Joan Stubbs, at the age of 93 on Christmas Day. Joan was born at Sunnybank Cottage, one of the 4 girls and 2 boys of Frank and Iva Gatward on rd 3 July 1923. Apart from a year or two when the family lived on a farm at Six Hills, Joan spent her whole life in close proximity to where she was finally taken ill before she passed away on Christmas Day. She left school when she was 14 years old and worked as a milliner and dressmaker at Lamberts in Leicester. We also know that she had her first holiday when she was 17 years old when she went to stay with Mrs Daniels in Norwich for a week. Mrs Daniels was lodging at Sunnybank whilst her husband was convalescing at Brooksby Hall. 8 6

In the early years of the war Joan was involved in the highly skilled occupation of producing lenses for Rank Taylor Hobson in Leicester and then volunteered to work in a munitions factory which, because of safety considerations, was transferred out of the city to the Ordnance Depot at Old Dalby. Joan continued to work in the stores at Old Dalby after the war and stayed there until her retirement. It was there that she met Alf Stubbs who lived in Stathern. They were married in All Saints Church, Hoby on 14th January 1972 and made their home at Sunnybank. Whatever was going on Joan liked to be involved. For all her life, Joan entered the Horticultural Show sed and speciali in the cookery section winning many prizes. Other activities included helping to run the groceries stall at village fetes and attending the Centre Stage and Centre Screen performances in the Village Hall. Joan supported the whist drives in Frisby and lsewhere, e loved playing bingo and watching travel programmes, Strictly, University Challenge and other quiz programmes on TV. She never missed a snooker competition. As well as the pleasure she took in her garden, travel was an important part of Joan’s fe. li She and Alf travelled widely in their camper van especially after they retired. In addition, she had also been to Spain, South Africa, Canada, Lanzarote and had travelled on Concorde to the USA. Game for anything, Joan enjoyed many happy friends. days out with A very sociable person, Joan enjoyed meals at the Blue Bell with friends and attending the monthly lunches in the wider church group. She was a regular attendee at the Kirby Bellars Harvest lunch.

Joan was a great friend of Hoby Church and was a regular worshipper. She also attended evensong at Ratcliffe church and the monthly evening services at the Methodist Centre in Hoby and never missed the Remembrance Service at Brooksby. In recent years, even into her nineties, she could be seen making her way each morning and evening to open close the church. Every morning she would check to see if all was in order and light a candle on the prayer stand.

Everyone was so pleased to see ervice her at the carol s on the Sunday before Christmas. She enjoyed a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie after the service and having a chat with all her village friends. One week later on Christmas Day, Joan, a true Christian soul, was called home to her Maker.

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Joan was, in some ways, an unobtrusive person who never pushed herself forward and would often blush mightily if she was highlighted. She would have been surprised and embarrassed by the many warm tributes paid to her. Joan will remain in our memories as a lady, a gentle and honest Christian soul, a very sociable person who loved to be in the company of others: outgoing, always cheerful, with a bubbly sense of humour and the gift to make lasting friendships. She will be sadly missed but remembered with joy and h wit great affection. Extracts gathered from various sources for the celebration of Joan’s life held in All Saints Church, th Hoby on 17 January 2017.

Church News and Views New Priest-in-Charge of the Upper Wreake It was announced on Christmas day that The Bishop is pleased to announce the following appointment of the Revd David Philip Harknett, Team Vicar in the Melbury Team Ministry in the Diocese of Salisbury as Priest in Charge (Rector Designate) of the Benefice of the Upper Wreake and Framland Deanery Leadership Development Enabler. The date of David’s licensing by Bishop Christopher will be announced in due course.

"Introducing ...”

As 2016 ended, I celebrated my HHGTTG birthday -‐ 42! I will arrive in Frisby & the Upper Wreake with my Vicky, wife, and daughters Eve (10), Carys (8) & Rose (5). All three girls will be a year older by the time we celebrate Easter. Rather than introduce them all, I'll let you get to know them, their gifts & graces, as we live . among you

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Both Vicky and I grew up in Cheam, near Epsom, Surrey. Primary & secondary schools were close by, with university seeing us both end up at Oxford (Vicky at the classier establishment -‐ Brookes!). Vicky's degree was in fine art, followed by a nham. PGCE in Chelte My St.Peter's College degree was in Philosophy, Politics & Economics, -‐ but time out after uni resulted in me working for a Surrey church. That role of Pastoral Assistant included two days of bible-‐training near London Bridge.

My time at St.Paul's, Howell Hill took me in the direction of ordination, where I trained for three years at Oak Hill, North London. A curacy opened up in Weymouth -‐ (2003 06), leading onto a post of "First Responsibility" as I became a Vicar in The Melbury Team ry Ministry, Salisbu (2007-‐17). Ten years of frustration & fruition; hard-‐work & hallelujahs; grit & growth. Aka 'the Christian life'! Here are 5 things that matter to me as a Christian and priest :

1) Heritage – Anglo-‐catholic upbringing; Franciscan youth-‐camps; evangelical training; charismatic influences; mindfulness classes. I love rural life as it involves aspects of each! “So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but makes only God, who things grow.” (1st Corinthians, ch.3)

2) Hinterland – fascinated by the rich tapestry that exists in the countryside; incredible communities & characters; the old & the new; living close to the earth. I'm on the 'Germinate Leadership Course', which helps Christian presences to be more effective in engaging with their communities. “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis, ch.1)

3) Humility – attracted by the invitation to live & believe as 'children'; vulnerable, dependable, humble. I worry that 'growing up' can inhibit such wonder & honesty and the -‐ world of story telling. ”And Jesus took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” (Mark, ch.10)

4) Harmony – intrigued by the joy there is in being different, and the tensions; how the Spirit of holiness changes us. I value input from 'Bridge Builders', who support Christian people in the challenging task of living as models of reconciliation. “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out 11 9 their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” (Matthew, ch.18)

5) Health – critical illness in 2013 led -‐ to a year off work; the recovery has been slow but sure. I have to take care to manage my energy, but this makes me more aware of God's priorities! “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” (Colossians, ch.1) I could – go on drama; partnership; hospitality; prayer; fun! For now, I focus on Jesus' words; “Our Father … thy kingdom come”. I look forward to telling the story of God's love with you in the Upper Wreake. And to seeing our village churches becoming places of blessing; people blessing. In Brooksby, Frisby, Hoby, Kirby, Ragdale Rotherby. Be that in a historic building or inside the school; around the kitchen table or over a pint; poring over the Bible or discussing the news; on the Asfordby touch-‐ line or jogging along the lanes; by listening & learning or speaking & debating or present & silent. Until -‐ we meet face to-‐face, His and yours, Rev'd David Harknett

Open House please call-‐in and say hello Wednesday 19th April -‐ from 2 5pm or -‐ 7 10pm 2 Carrfields Lane, Frisby on the Wreake

Follow my daily view of rural life & ministry on: Heaven In Ordinary (f) / heaveninordinary (i) / @heaven_ordinary (t)

Upper Wreake Methodist Church Services (all in a Methodist Centre at 10.30am unless stated otherwise)

Feb 5 Revd J Skinner (Sacrament) Hoby (6.00pm) Feb 12 Mrs L Sergeant Frisby Feb 19 Mrs J Norburn (United Café Church) Frisby Feb 26 Revd J Ward Frisby

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From the Parish Registers BAPTISMS We welcome into the family of the church Sept 11 Annabelle Rose Jayne White Brooksby Jan 8 Lily Grace Shaw Brooksby Jan 8 Elodie Louise Hatton Brooksby WEDDINGS We wish every joy and happiness to Dec 30 Kelvin Tompkins and Anna Sleath Rotherby Dec 31 Simon Laurie and Rachel Palmer Frisby FUNERALS We express our love and sympathy to the families of Nov 16 Dora Earlam Loughboro’ Crem Dec 16 Peter Colin Dawson Frisby Dec 16 Michael Dolan Kirby Bellars Jan 17 Joan Eleanor Henson Gatward Hoby

THE PARISH OF THE UPPER WREAKE Priest-‐in-‐Charge: Vacant Area Dean: The Revd Canon Dr Peter Hooper Tel. No. 01664 812191 [email protected] Email: Reader: Canon Malcolm Britton Tel. No. 01664 434490 [email protected] Email: Administrator: Canon Vic Allsop Group Office: Great Dalby Methodist Church, 29 Main Street, Great Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2ET Office hours: Tuesday & Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm Tel.: 01664 561909 [email protected] Email:

Churchwardens (01664) (01664) FRISBY Pru Smith 434468 Simon Blake 434580 KIRBY BELLARS Vacant HOBY Vic Allsop 434697 Maureen Coleman 434120 ROTHERBY Vi Spencer 434241 Sue Smith 434175 BROOKSBY Malcolm Britton 434490 Jeanne Knowles 0779 623 5444 RAGDALE Vacant Initial enquiries during the parish vacancy: Baptisms and weddings -‐ Vic Allsop Funerals, home visits and home – communions Malcolm Britton General enquiries about the local -‐ churches any of churchwardens the If the services of a priest are urgently required – The Revd Canon Dr Peter Hooper

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100 Club Drawn by the Village Hall . Committee

Hoby and District Village Hall -‐. The draw in February will be the last of the 34th year of the 100 Club. Subscriptions for the new 100 Club Year will then become due, and if not collected during February will be collected by the end of March. At present we will have/expect to have 3 vacant numbers for the 100 Club. If you are interested in joining (membership is £18.00 each year) please get in touch with Vic Allsop vic on 434697 or -‐[email protected]

December 2016. 1. No 29 Mr Brian – Cole £100 Kirby Bellars 2. No 1 Mr Alan Odom £20 – Rotherby 3. No 24 Mr Ashley Newson -‐ £15 Hoby 4. No 74 Mrs Miranda -‐ Turner Pope £10 – Hoby

January 2017. 1. No 92 Mrs Alison Simmonds – £20 Hoby 2. No 16 Mrs Pat Tyrrell – £15 Rotherby 3. No 14 Mrs Mary Foister – £10 Hoby

Frisby Village Hall

December 2016 Frisby Village Hall 1. No16 K&M Sturgess £100 2. No18 Mr Martin Hawthorne £20 3. No 2 Mr Cedric Ginns £5

January 2017 Frisby Village Hall 1. No 20 Mr Ron Thew £20 2. No 90 Mr Tim Lee £5

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VIDA’S FEBRUARY GARDEN VIDA’S FEBRUARY GARDEN A very Happy New ‘Gardening’ Year to you all!

A verySo I’m Happy not sure New what ‘Gardening’ I’ll be up Year to this to you month as the weatherman says it all! could be VERY cold but weather permitting, this is my plan!

So I’m not Towards sure the what end of I’ll the January be I shall up be to setting my potatoes to chit so this month as the weatherman says it they are ready for planting in April. As I am planting all my potatoes at the could be allotment VERY which cold has but sandy soil, weather I shall permitting, be planting this is my plan! Kestral, Charlotte, Arron Pilot and King Edwards because I know that they are reliable and they easy to store. Towards the end of the January I shall be setting my potatoes to chit so they are ready for planting in April. As I am planting all my potatoes at the allotment which has sandy soil, I shall be planting Kestral, Charlotte, Arron Pilot and King Edwards because I know that they are reliable and they easy to store.

My winter flowering shrubs will be pruned once they have finished flowering to get them back into shape and to give them the whole of summer to grow ready for next winters flowering.

My greenhouse is unheated so the few early seeds I want to start off will have to be grown in the house hough on a windowsill. Alt I cleaned the greenhouse out at the end of last year, it seems to of accumulated all sorts of bits and pieces over the winter so I shall have another cleaning day which will include getting rid of the bugs and creepy crawlies which tend to hide under the shelves, in pots and around the edges of the glass.

Apart from doing those jobs, I shall try to be patient and wait for the ground to warm up along with checking the garden structures for damage My winter and flowering repainting shrubs will be pruned once they have finished flowering to get them back into shape and to give them the whole of Keep warm and don’t do too much all in a rush. Slow and steady will get summer to the grow jobs done ready without for impairing next your physical winters wellbeing. flowering.

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Apart from doing those jobs, I shall try to be patient and wait for the ground to warm up along with checking the garden structures for damage and repainting

Keep warm and don’t do too much all in a rush. Slow and steady will get the jobs done without impairing your physical wellbeing.

Take another look at that blackbird...... Take another look at that blackbird......

If you regularly put out sugar rich food, such as apples or pears, in your If you regularly put out sugar rich food, such as apples or pears, in your garden during the cold winter months you will often see an increase in the garden during the cold winter months you will often see an increase in the number of blackbirds taking advantage of this valuable bounty. They will number of blackbirds taking advantage of this valuable bounty. They will also readily take suet or fat if left on the ground or skewered on branches. also readily take suet or fat if left on the ground or skewered on branches. The increase in blackbirds is usually more noticeable once all the wild The increase in blackbirds is usually more noticeable once all the wild berries have disappeared from the hedgerows and during prolonged berries have disappeared from the hedgerows and during prolonged periods of sub-‐zero temperatures when earthworms are inaccessible. periods of sub-‐zero temperatures when earthworms are inaccessible. Generally, this is from the end of December through to the end of Generally, this is from the end of December through to the end of February. February.

We put out in apples our garden during this period to provide extra We put out in apples our garden during this period to provide extra sustenance for the blackbirds and thrushes during sustained cold periods. sustenance for the blackbirds and thrushes during sustained cold periods. We would be interested to hear from you if you have a small orchard We would be interested to hear from you if you have a small orchard where you have windfall apples or if you at put out apples, and wh where you have windfall apples or if you at put out apples, and wh species/numbers come to feed on them. Please email us at: species/numbers come to feed on them. Please email us at: [email protected] or call 01664 434439. [email protected] or call 01664 434439.

A good proportion of the blackbirds visiting your garden during this time A good proportion of the blackbirds visiting your garden during this time are likely to be from the east and north-‐east. No, not Scunthorpe but are likely to be from the east and north-‐east. No, not Scunthorpe but Scandinavia! In fact when arctic cold air pressure systems move south Scandinavia! In fact when arctic cold air pressure systems move south during winter blackbirds can be seen flying in off the seas from Belgium during winter blackbirds can be seen flying in off the seas from Belgium and Holland, seeking milder weather, where food is more accessible. and Holland, seeking milder weather, where food is more accessible.

How do we know these over wintering birds are from abroad? How do we know these over wintering birds are from abroad? The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), based in Thetford in Norfolk, is The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), based in Thetford in Norfolk, is responsible for the licensing of all wild bird ringing in the UK and Eire. It is responsible for the licensing of all wild bird ringing in the UK and Eire. It is through the fitting of uniquely rings numbered to wild birds that we are through the fitting of uniquely rings numbered to wild birds that we are able to discover where they originate from when ringed here in winter and able to discover where they originate from when ringed here in winter and then, if we are fortunate enough, caught by another licensed ringer then, if we are fortunate enough, caught by another licensed ringer elsewhere. elsewhere.

We are both licensed BTO ringers and undertake ur ringing activities in o We are both licensed BTO ringers and undertake ur ringing activities in o garden. These have produced some interesting blackbird movements: garden. These have produced some interesting blackbird movements:

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On 3rd January 2010 we ringed a male blackbird, originally born in 2009, in our garden. We subsequently recaptured this blackbird on 13th February 2010 in our garden. In 2011 we received a report from the British Trust for Ornithology that this same blackbird had been captured by a licensed ringer in Latvia on th 27 March 2011.

On th 30 January 2011 we captured a male blackbird in our garden which was already wearing a ring. This blackbird had been ringed 5 years previous on 25 October 2005 The in Netherlands.

AWESOME, I hear you say!! It is the fitting of rings to birds which provides us with an insight into – their lives a real privilege.

If you do happen to find dead, a bird, alive or which is wearing a metal ring please take a note of the ring number and send finding details (dead or alive, date, place where found) to the address inscribed on the ring. You will receive a report on the ringing history of tes the bird and this contribu to the overall statistics on survival for the species concerned. Garry and Candice Barker

Girl: "I can't be your valentine for medical reasons." Boy: "Really?" Girl: "Yeah, you make me sick!"

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AROI AROI KITCHEN KITCHEN -‐ by -‐ by Julie Julie

The cooking has begun ….. The cooking After has many requests begun ….. to provide Thai cooking lessons since arriving in England, I have finally taken the step! I was recently joined by my first 5 After many requests ladies and feel to that provide the most satisfying Thai reaction cooking was to hear that my class lessons since arriving in England, I had have helped finally them to taken understand y and simplif the Thai cooking. step! Of I course we all was recently joined by my first 5 had good fun and I must thank everyone for some great feedback. ladies and feel that the most satisfying reaction was to hear that my class had helped them to understand y and simplif Thai cooking. Of course we all had good fun and I must thank everyone for some great feedback.

Classes in your -‐ home This class is for up to 8 people.

Day classes currently available -‐ £59 • Friday 3rd February – 10am till 2:30 pm

Evening classes currently available -‐ £45 • Tuesday 21st February – 6pm till 9pm

If you would like to book a class, purchase a gift voucher or receive my regular newsletter then please phone Julie on 07808 873299

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Classes in your -‐ home This class is for up to 8 people.

Day classes currently available -‐ £59 • Friday 3rd February – 10am till 2:30 pm

Evening classes currently available -‐ £45 • Tuesday 21st February – 6pm till 9pm

If you would like to book a class, purchase a gift voucher or receive my regular newsletter then please phone Julie on 07808 873299

HOBY & DISTRICT WI Events

Hoby Brooksby Rotherby &

Ragdale Speaker Programme 2017

2nd Feb: Wines Tasting -‐ Expensive or Cheap: Can You Taste the Price Difference? John and Maureen Coleman

Price for guests £7.50, including supper and eight wines for tasting. To ensure that we have enough food and wine for these two events can you let Sue (01664 434866), [email protected], know if you intend to join us.

2nd March: The History of the Comic Postcard Stephen Barker 6th April: Chocolate Making Demonstration and Tasting, Tom Phillips 4th May: Resolutions Blue Bell Pub, Hoby 1st June: Working with Homeless Singles and Families John Thompson, Project Leader MYST Lodge 17th Aug: Outing to Beaumanor Hall 7th Sept: Let’s get Buzzy (Bee Keeping) 5th Oct: Mindfulness Colouring Diane Horsfield 2nd Nov: AGM & Mad Hatters Tea Party 7th Dec: Canine Partners Neil Fairbrother Guests are most welcome to all meetings. Unless otherwise stated all meetings start at 7.30pm in Hoby & District . Village Hall

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HOBY & DISTRICT HOBY HOBY WI & DISTRICT The History HOBY WI & DISTRICT of the Comic Postcard The The A History History Social WI of History the the in Comic Comic Pictures Postcard Postcard The A A History Social Social of History the in in Pictures Comic Pictures Postcard A Social History in Pictures

Thursday 2nd March ndnd 7.30pm Thursday Thursday Thursday Hoby 2nd & 2 March March March District Village Hall 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Hoby Hoby & & District District District Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall The period from the introduction of picture postcards in the early 1900s to The the First period World from War, the is introduction referred to as the Golden of Age picture of postcards Postcards. During in the early 1900s to The The period period from from the the introduction of of picture picture postcards postcards in the early 1900s to in the early 1900s to the the this First time First World World many War, War, leading is is illustrators referred to as the Golden to as the Golden and Age Age artists of of Postcards. produced Postcards. designs for During During the First World War, is referred to as the Golden Age of Postcards. During this this postcards time time that many many were leading leading both illustrators illustrators visually attractive and and artists artists and produced entertaining. They designs for produced designs for this postcards time postcards covered a that many that wide were were leading range both both of illustrators visually social attractive attractive topics and from artists and and changes entertaining. They in fashions, the entertaining. They produced designs for Suffragettes and role the of women in society, holidays, drink and its postcards covered covered that a a wide wide were range range both of of visually social topics topics attractive from from changes and in fashions, the changes in fashions, the entertaining. They Suffragettes effects, popular and role the catch of phrases women and in rationing society, holidays, in the drink and its First World War. With covered Suffragettes a wide and role the range of of women social in society, topics holidays, from drink and its changes in fashions, the the effects, need popular to be catch topical phrases and and popular rationing these in postcards the and the messages First World War. With Suffragettes effects, written the need popular on and to them, role the be catch give of topical phrases a women fascinating and and popular in rationing insight society, these y to the social histor in of holidays, postcards the the and the messages First World War. With drink and its effects, the period. written need popular on to them, be catch give topical phrases a fascinating and and popular rationing insight these y to the social histor of in postcards the and the messages the First World War. With the written period. need on to them, be give topical a fascinating and popular insight these y to the social histor of the postcards and the messages written period. At our on March them, meeting give a Stephen fascinating Barker will insight tell y to the social histor us of about the long history of the period. At the our comic March postcard meeting and Stephen how they Barker reflect will society tell at us that time, illustrated about the long history of At the using our comic examples March postcard from meeting and his Stephen how own they extensive Barker reflect collection. will society tell at us that time, illustrated about the long history of the using comic examples postcard from and his how own they extensive collection. reflect society at that time, illustrated At using our The examples WI March is a from meeting great his way Stephen own to get know your extensive Barker neighbours collection. will and tell to relax and us about the long history of the The enjoy comic WI good postcard is company a great and after way how a to get know your they hard neighbours day. reflect The and price society to for guests is £5.00, £4.00 relax and at that time, illustrated using The enjoy of examples WI which good is is a company from refunded great his after if way own a you to get know your hard extensive become neighbours day. collection. a The WI member for 2017. and price to for guests is £5.00, £4.00 relax and

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HOBY & DISTRICT LOCAL POLICE UPDATE WI LOCAL POLICE UPDATE The History of the Comic Postcard Your local beat team is: A Social History in Pictures Sgt 923 Paul Kear, PC 954 John Scott and PCSO 6074 Jack Riley

The best way to contact us is by email. [email protected]

[email protected] We can also be contacted by voice mail.

Crime Burglary Non Dwelling – 02/12/16 – Frisby on The Wreake Theft – 18/12/16 -‐ Hoby Thursday 2nd March 7.30pm Hoby & District Village Hall Upcoming Beat surgeries, 8th February – 09:25/13:00 – Route 6 Library – Bus Kirby Bellars, Gaddesby, Rotherby & Hoby The period from the introduction of picture postcards in the early 1900s to 20th February – 18:00/19:00 – Asfordby Co-‐Operative Food the First World War, is referred to as the Golden Age of Postcards. During 27th February – 15:00/16:00 – Great Dalby Primary School this time many leading illustrators and artists produced designs for postcards that were both visually attractive and entertaining. They The local beat team are: PS 2241 Williams, PC 954 Scott and myself PCSO 6074 Jack Riley covered a wide range of social topics from changes in fashions, the The best way to contact us is by email. Suffragettes and role the of women in society, holidays, drink and its [email protected] , effects, popular catch phrases and rationing in the First World War. With [email protected] the need to be topical and popular these postcards and the messages We can also be contacted by voice mail. written on them, give a fascinating insight y to the social histor of the Dial 101 listen to the menu and use our collar number(s) period. If you see anything ious suspic please report on 101 If you see an offence happening contact 999 At our March meeting Stephen Barker will tell us about the long history of the comic postcard and how they reflect society at that time, illustrated ROTHERBY VILLAGE WALK using examples from his own extensive collection. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the walk, either by walking, donating, making soup, providing bread roll or generally helping in other ways. The WI is a great way to get know your neighbours and to relax and enjoy good company after a hard day. The price for guests is £5.00, £4.00 Your support is much appreciated and helped us raise a record total of of which is refunded if you become a WI member for 2017. £414.

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Community Community Community Monthly Monthly Monthly Get-‐Togethers Get-‐Togethers Get-‐Togethers Frisby Frisby Frisby Friendship Friendship Friendship Club Club Club (Frisby (Frisby (Frisby Village Village Hall) Hall) Village Hall) on on the the on first first Thursday the Thursday first Thursday of of each each of each month from month from month from 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am to to 12 noon. to 12 noon. 12 noon. Join Join Join with with with us us us for for for some some some convivial convivial convivial company, home-‐made company, home-‐made company, home-‐made refreshments, refreshments, refreshments, raffle, raffle, raffle, dominoes/whist dominoes/whist dominoes/whist or or simply or simply simply chat chat chat in in friendly in friendly friendly surroundings surroundings surroundings

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Frisby Frisby Frisby Drop Drop Drop in in (Frisby in (Frisby (Frisby Methodist Methodist Methodist Centre) Centre) Centre) on on the the on third third the third Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday of of each each of each month from month from month from 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to to 4.00pm. 4.00pm. 4.00pm.

We We play We play play cards, cards, cards, dominoes, dominoes, dominoes, have have have a a chat chat a chat to to catch catch to catch up on the village news. up on the village news. up on the village news. Also Also Also we we have we have have a a cup cup a cup of of tea of tea tea and and and biscuits. biscuits. biscuits. Every Every Every so often we go out for lunch so often we go out for lunch so often we go out for lunch or or afternoon afternoon or afternoon tea. tea. tea. We We would We would would be be delighted be delighted delighted to to to welcome any new members. welcome any new members. welcome any new members. (Details: (Details: (Details: Pat Pat Earl Pat Earl Earl 434283) 434283) 434283)

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The The The Shakespeare Shakespeare Shakespeare Review Review Review Sue Sue Sue and and and Terry Terry Terry Fleming Fleming Fleming would would would like like like to to thank to thank thank people people people for their support in for their support in for their support in first first first effort effort effort to to bring bring to bring live live live theatre theatre theatre to to the the to Hoby the Hoby Hoby and District Village Hall. and District Village Hall. and District Village Hall.

The The The Shakespeare Shakespeare Shakespeare Review Review Review was was was a a great great a great success success success and and and after all expenses were after all expenses were after all expenses were paid paid paid we we were we were were able able able cheque to send a cheque to send a cheque to send a to to Loros to Loros Loros for £150. for Many £150. Many for £150. Many thanks thanks thanks to to the the to the village village village hall hall hall committee committee committee for for running the running the for running bar. the bar. bar. The The The White White White Cobra Cobra Cobra Company very Company very Company very much much much enjoyed enjoyed enjoyed their their their first first first visit visit visit to to Hoby to Hoby Hoby and and and would would would be delighted to asked be delighted to asked be delighted to asked back. back. back. We We are We are are planning planning planning for for for them them them to to return to return return in in May and perform something May and perform something in May and perform something entirely entirely entirely different. different. different. Please Please Please watch watch watch this space. this space. this space.

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All Saints’ Hoby Carol Service -‐ Retiring collection. This years retiring collection at the Carol Service at Hoby Parish Church was for ‘One Roof Leicester’. The amount One sent to Roof Leicester was £131.38 which will go towards the charities work of continuing to support the homeless of Leicester.

Hoby DCC would also like to thank everyone who came to the service, and particularly to those who took part in the service by reading the lessons. We also thank all those who beautifully decorated the church again this year and to those who provided refreshments after the service. Maureen and Vic.

Brooksby Church Christmas Quiz Thank you to everyone who bought a quiz sheet £170 enabling us to raise for Brooksby Church Funds. There were no all correct answers but, Audrey Gatward and Tony Geary each scored 47 out of 50. As there were only two people tied, rather than ballot we have sent them £10 each with our congratulations. For the beneﬁt of all who took part the answers are shown after this article. Jeanne Knowles Churchwarden

SHOOSHOO BABY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY LIGHTS UP HOBY’S FESTIVE SEASON Hoby was facing the prospect of a somewhat bleaker Christmas than usual, without the traditional ‘Christmas Delights’ in the Village Hall. But a fortuitous approach from ShooShoo Baby – who have delighted us in the past – was taken up by the Church as a -‐ suitably festive fund raising event.

This sparkling Christmas show, starring the lyrical and glamorous duo – this time with an equally glamorous accompanist – attracted an audience th of 100 on 4th December. They provided a delightful blend of variations on traditional Christmas themes and quirky original numbers, incorporating a good deal of audience participation – with varying degrees of enthusiasm or reluctance. The audience adored them, and with contributions from the raffle, bar and refreshments, the event made £702 a total of towards the Hoby Church refurbishment . projects.

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Thank you Hoby & District WI would like to say thank you to the residents of Hoby who donated a magnificent £214.88 to the Rainbows Music Therapy Fund during our pre Christmas Thank carol you singing. A special thank you to Sheila Hoby & District Warner WI who provided would like much needed to say mince ed pies and mull thank wine at the you to the residents of Hoby end of the evening. who donated a magnificent £214.88 to the Rainbows Music Therapy Fund during our Rotherby pre Christmas Christmas News... carol singing. A special thank you to Sheila Warner A who busy time provided was had at Rotherby much over the Christmas needed period with our mince ed pies and mull carol wine at the service being the first of many to take place in the Upper Wreake and was end of well the attended evening. as . always It was good to the have children helping in the service and l was so relieved vie when E found the donkey and helped put him in the . stable Well done Vic and all the children for reading and thank Rotherby you Christmas to everyone News... who helped in any way either by decorating the Church A busy or time supplyi ng was refreshments had at Rotherby . A very over big the thanks Christmas to Anne period and with Chris Giles for our carol providing the mulled e win which was delicious as always. This year was service being even the more first special of as many we have to been take given place wine glasses for the Church. in the Upper Wreake and was well attended as . always It was good to the have children helping in the On Christmas morning we celebrated communion Nicky with McGinty, service and which l was was so again relieved well attended. vie when E found the donkey and helped put him in the . stable Well done Vic and all the children for reading and thank We had a stall at Brooksby Christmas raised Fair which almost £200 for you to Church everyone funds. Ladies who in the helped village in had been any busy way crafting and made the either by decorating the Church or supplyi ng stall refreshments so attractive, . A very thank you big to you all. thanks to Anne and Chris Giles for providing the mulled e win which was delicious as always. This year was Just before Christmas an envelope was pushed through my door with an even more anonymous special donation as of . £200 W we hoever have you are been thank given you so much. wine glasses for the Church.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year On Christmas Vi and Sue morning (Church we Wardens) celebrated communion Nicky with McGinty, which was again well attended. 24

We had a stall at Brooksby 22 Christmas raised Fair which almost £200 for Church funds. Ladies in the village had been busy crafting and made the stall so attractive, thank you to you all.

Just before Christmas an envelope was pushed through my door with an anonymous donation of . £200 Whoever you are thank you so much.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year Vi and Sue (Church Wardens)

Rotherby The Rotherby Catherine Gregory Educational Foundation is a registered Rotherby charity trust that was set up many years ago to help with education of the children The Rotherby Rotherby of Rotherby Catherine Catherine Gregory Gregory under Educational Educational the age Foundation Foundation of 25 is a years. is registered a registered Every year we give a bible charity to any trust trust child that that born was was in set the set up up village many many years or years who comes to live in the ago village. to ago help with education of the to At the help with education of the children age of of of 8 Rotherby we Rotherby give under a under the dictionary, the age age of at of 25 10 years. 25 an years. Every atlas, year we give a bible Every year we give a bible at 16 a £25 voucher and the to age any any of child 18 child born a born £50 in in the voucher the village which will help young village or adults who comes to live in the or village. who comes to live in the carrying village. At the on with At the age their of of education. 8 8 we we give give a a dictionary, dictionary, at at 10 10 an an atlas, atlas, at 16 a £25 voucher and the at 16 a £25 voucher and the age of 18 a £50 voucher which will help young adults carrying on with age of 18 a £50 voucher which will help young adults carrying on with their education. their During education. the Christmas Carol Service in All Saints Church, the following During presentations the Christmas were made Carol Service on behalf in All of Saints the Church, the following CGEF by the chair, Mrs Debbie presentations Machin:During the were Christmas made Carol on behalf Service of in the All CGEF Saints by the chair, Mrs Debbie Church, the following Machin: presentations were made on behalf of the CGEF by the chair, Mrs Debbie Bible Machin: -‐ Oliver Fawke, James Fawke and George Fawke Bible Dictionary -‐ Oliver – Oliver Fawke, Fawke James Fawke and George Fawke Dictionary £25 Bible -‐ voucher Oliver – Oliver – Curtis Fawke, Fawke Machin, James Henry Fawke Murch and George Fawke and Lydia Hemsley £25 £50 Dictionary voucher voucher – – Oliver – Curtis Jake Fawke Machin, Cox and Henry Emily Murch Greaves and Lydia Hemsley £50 £25 voucher voucher – – Jake Curtis Cox Machin, and Emily Henry Greaves Murch and Lydia Hemsley

In £50 addition voucher – Jake two Cox applications and Emily for Greaves grants towards a university book and In addition two applications for grants towards a university book and equipment were were successful. successful. In addition two applications for grants towards a university book and Brooksby equipment were successful. For the the second second year, year, we we enjoyed enjoyed a a fantastic fantastic Christmas Christmas concert at Brooksby concert at Brooksby Church Brooksby in in December December with with 55 55 members members of of The The Ratcliffe Chorale, under the Ratcliffe Chorale, under the baton For the of of Anne second Anne de de year, Graeve. Graeve. we Many enjoyed Many thanks a thanks to fantastic to the choir the Christmas and to organist Ron Berry choir concert at Brooksby and to organist Ron Berry and Church to to in Anne, Anne, December a a former former with Brooksby Brooksby 55 student, members student, of who The relinquished who relinquished Ratcliffe her position with Chorale, under the her position with the baton choir choir of at at Anne the the de end end Graeve. of of the the Many year. year. thanks We are We to very are grateful to her placing the very grateful to her placing choir and to organist Ron Berry musical talents at our disposal over the years. As usual, the mulled wine and musical and to talents Anne, at a our former disposal over the Brooksby years. student, As who usual, relinquished the her position with mulled wine and mince pies in Brooksby Hall during the interval provided by Brooksby Melton College mince the choir pies were at in very the Brooksby much end appreciated. Hall of the during year. the We interval are very grateful to her placing provided by Brooksby Melton College musical talents were very at our much disposal over appreciated. the years. As usual, the mulled wine and This mince year, pies the in Upper Brooksby Wreake Hall during Midnight the Communion interval Service was held at St provided by Brooksby Melton Michael College This year, & were All the very Angels Church Upper much when Wreake the appreciated. celebrant Midnight was Communion the Ven. Dr. Tim Service was held at St Stratford, Michael & Archdeacon All Angels Church of Leicester when the with celebrant Barry Mullard at the organ. was the Ven. Dr. Tim Stratford, This year, Archdeacon the Upper of Leicester Wreake with Midnight Barry Communion Mullard at the organ. Service was held at St The Michael Brooksby & All Christmas Angels Church services raised when £250 the for celebrant SHARP (Shelter was Housing the Aid Ven. Dr. Tim and The Stratford, Research Brooksby Archdeacon Project Christmas supporting of services raised Leicester homeless £250 with for people Barry SHARP (Shelter erious and others with s Mullard at the organ. Housing Aid housing and Research problems Project in Leicester, supporting Leicestershire homeless and Rutland. people and others with serious housing The Brooksby problems Christmas in Leicester, services raised Leicestershire £250 for SHARP (Shelter and Rutland. Housing Aid 25 and Research Project supporting 23 homeless people and others with serious housing problems in Leicester, 25 Leicestershire and Rutland.

Brooksby Church will now be closed until mid-‐March when the wedding Brooksby Church will now be closed until mid-‐March when the wedding season starts so that the building can be re-‐wired and the lighting enhanced. Brooksby season starts Church so will that now the be building can be re-‐ closed wired until mid-‐March and when the the lighting wedding enhanced.

Forthcoming season starts so Event that the building can be re-‐wired and the lighting enhanced. Forthcoming Event Event th Annual Lambing Service at Hall Farm on Sunday th 12th March at 10.30a.m. Annual Lambing Lambing Service Service at at Hall Hall Farm Farm on Sunday on Sunday th 12 March 12 March at at 10.30a.m. 10.30a.m. with Forthcoming Annual The Lambing Right Event Service at Revd Hall Martyn Farm on Sunday Snow. 12 March This at is 10.30a.m. Bishop Martyn’s first visit to an Annual with The The Lambing Right Right Service at Revd Revd Hall Martyn Martyn Farm on Sunday Snow. Snow. th 12 This March This is at Bishop is 10.30a.m. Bishop Martyn’s first visit to an Martyn’s first visit to an Upper Wreake service and everyone is welcome. Further details in the with Upper The Wreake Wreake Right service service Revd and Martyn and everyone everyone Snow. is This is welcome. is welcome. Bishop Further details in the Martyn’s Further first visit to an details in the March edition. Upper March edition. Wreake edition. service and everyone is welcome. Further details in the March edition. Kirby Bellars Bellars th th The Kirby Christmas Christmas Bellars Carol Carol Service Service in St Peter’s in St Peter’s Church. Church. on 17 December on 17th December 2016 2016 was well-‐attended. Readers were: Mick Charles, th Carolyn Figgitt, Michael was The Christmas well well-‐-‐attended. attended. Carol Readers Readers Service in St Peter’s were: were: Church. Mick Mick Charles, on 17 Charles, December Carolyn Carolyn 2016 Figgitt, Michael Figgitt, Michael Gane, Jill Luke, Martin Paling and Ted Hill. Gane, was well Jill Jill -‐attended. Luke, Luke, Readers Martin Martin Paling were: Paling and Ted Hill. Mick and Ted Hill. Charles, Carolyn Figgitt, Michael The hand bell ringers under the direction of Martin Paling played four The Gane, hand Jill Luke, bell ringers Martin Paling under and Ted Hill. the direction of Martin Paling played four carols The hand and and bell the the ringers organist organist was Sheila was Sheila under Taylor. Taylor. the Canon direction Canon Malcolm of Malcolm Britton Martin Paling played four Britton conducted carols and the the service organist £141.50 and was Sheila was Taylor. raised Canon for SHARP. Thank Malcolm you Britton to all conducted carols and the the the service service organist £141.50 and £141.50 and was Sheila Taylor. was was raised Canon raised for SHARP. Malcolm for Thank SHARP. Britton Thank you to all you to all who conducted decorated the the service church, £141.50 and took was part raised in the for SHARP. service and provided Thank you to all who conducted decorated decorated the service the the £141.50 and church, church, took was took raised part part in for SHARP. in the Thank service and provided the you service and provided to all refreshments.who decorated the church, took part in the service and provided refreshments.who decorated the church, took part in the service and provided refreshments.

It is almost a year since the copper was stolen and from the church roof It is almost a year since the copper was stolen and from the church roof It the is is process almost almost of a a applying year year since for since grants the the copper to copper restore was was stolen and from the church roof stolen roof and other essential and from the church roof the repairs process process is under of of applying way. applying If for for anyone grants grants with to to restore project restore the -‐ management and/or fund roof and other essential the roof and other essential repairs raising is skills is under under would way. way. be If kind If anyone anyone enough with to with get project project involved, please contact -‐ management and/or fund -‐ management and/or fund raising Malcolm skills skills Britton would would on be 01664 be kind 434490. kind enough enough to to get get involved, please contact involved, please contact Malcolm Britton Britton on on 01664 01664 434490. 434490.

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Brooksby Church will now be closed until mid-‐March when the wedding Hoby and District Local History Society – Events 2017 season starts so that the building can be re-‐wired and the lighting enhanced.

Hoby and District Local History Society – Events 2017 ‘Finding Bosworth Battlefield’ Forthcoming Event th By Richard Knox Annual Lambing Service at Hall Farm on Sunday 12th March at 10.30a.m. ‘Finding Bosworth Battlefield’ with The Right Revd Martyn Snow. This is Bishop Martyn’s first visit to an By Richard Knox with The Right Revd Martyn Snow. This is Bishop Martyn’s first visit to an th Upper Wreake service and everyone is welcome. Further details in the Hoby & District Village Hall, Wednesday 15 March, 7.30pm Upper Wreake service and everyone is welcome. Further details in the th Hoby & District Village Hall, Wednesday 15 March, 7.30pm March edition.

Kirby Bellars Kirby Bellars th The Christmas Carol Service in St Peter’s Church. on 17th December 2016 was well-‐attended. Readers were: Mick Charles, Carolyn Figgitt, Michael Gane, Jill Luke, Martin Paling and Ted Hill. The hand bell ringers under the direction of Martin Paling played four carols and the organist was Sheila Taylor. Canon Malcolm Britton conducted the service £141.50 and was raised for SHARP. Thank you to all In In this this illustrated illustrated talk, talk, Rotherby Rotherby resident resident Richard Richard telling Knox will be telling Knox will be the the conducted the service £141.50 and was raised for SHARP. Thank you to all story of how the location of one of England’s most pivotal battlefields was who decorated the church, took part in the service and provided story of how the location of one of England’s most pivotal battlefields was lost lost to to history, history, but but rediscovered rediscovered during during a a systematic systematic survey started in survey started in refreshments. 2005. 2005. Richard Richard will will explain explain what happened happened at at the the Battle Battle of Bosworth on the of Bosworth on the 22nd 22nd August August 1485, 1485, the how the how location location became became lost lost and and will will describe how a describe how a It is almost a year since the copper was stolen and from the church roof the process of applying for grants to restore the roof and other essential dedicated dedicated team team of of archaeologists archaeologists worked worked for for five five years years to find evidence of to find evidence of the process of applying for grants to restore the roof and other essential the two hour action fought 500 years earlier. The results of the project, repairs is under way. If anyone with project -‐ management and/or fund the two hour action fought 500 years earlier. The results of the project, repairs is under way. If anyone with project -‐ management and/or fund although modest compared to some Battlefields have started to resolve raising skills would be kind enough to get involved, please contact although modest compared to some Battlefields have started to resolve raising skills would be kind enough to get involved, please contact decades of academic debate and opened the doors to further research Malcolm Britton on 01664 434490. decades of academic debate and opened the doors to further research Malcolm Britton on 01664 434490. and and experimentation experimentation on on late late medieval medieval artillery. artillery. The The talk talk will finish with a will finish with a brief description of Richard III’s burial and rediscovery by Matthew Morris brief description of Richard III’s burial and rediscovery by Matthew Morris and the Leicester sity Univer team. and the Leicester sity Univer team.

There will also be a chance to handle some replicas of the sort weapons There and will armour also used be in a the chance Battle, to including handle some some replicas of weapons responsible for of the sort weapons and Richard armour III’s used gruesome in death. the Battle, including some of weapons responsible for Friends of Rotherby Church are Richard III’s gruesome death. hosting a Facebook page, to BUY & Richard Knox is the Heritage Development Manager for Leicestershire SELL items (large & small). A SELL items (large & small). A Richard County Knox Council, is has the worked Heritage with Development County’s Museums Manager Service since 1990 for Leicestershire percentage of all sales will go towards the upkeep of Rotherby Church. What County and has Council, been has involved worked with with the Bosworth County’s Battlefield Museums Centre since 2004. Service since 1990 the upkeep of Rotherby Church. What better way to get rid of unwanted and has been involved with the Bosworth Battlefield Centre since 2004. All are welcome; the price for non members is £2.00 (pay on door). For items, and support one of our historic churches. Just search ‘Rotherbay’ on All further are information welcome; the contact: price Diane for 01664 non members is £2.00 434422 / (pay on door). For Facebook and request to join the [email protected] Facebook and request to join the further information contact: Diane 01664 434422 / page. [email protected]

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Upper Wreake Wreake Churches Activities Churches Activities 2017 2017 Christians together together in in the the Upper ld Wreake ho Upper a ld Wreake ho monthly a monthly “Messy Church.” “Messy Church.” This is is an an informal informal café café and craft and craft style of style all age worship held in Frisby of all age worship held in Frisby Methodist Centre. Centre. Our Our youngest youngest folk folk are a are few a months old and our most few months old and our most mature into into their their 80s 80s and beyond. and beyond. Children Children have to be accompanied by an have to be accompanied by an adult. adult. We also have a disco where children, parents and grandparents of all ages We are also welcome. have Soft a drinks, disco tea and where coffee children, as well parents as hot dogs are available. and grandparents of all ages are A small welcome. charge Soft for entry drinks, and tea food is made. and coffee as well as hot dogs are available. A small charge for entry and food is made. Date Time Activity 2017 DateSat 14th January 5.30–Time8.00pm Disco Activity Sat 4th February 3.00-‐5.00pm Messy 2017 Church Sat 18th th February 5.30-‐8.00pm Disco Sat th 14 January 5.30–8.00pm Disco Sat 4 th March 3.00–5.00pm Messy Church Sat 4 th February 3.00-‐5.00pm Messy Church Sat 18 March 5.30–8.00pm Disco Sat April 18th 1st February 3.00-‐5.00pm5.30-‐8.00pm Messy Disco Church th Sat 4 Marchth 3.00–5.00pm Messy Church Friday th 14 April 10.00-‐ Easter Eggstravaganza Sat 18 March 12.00pm5.30 –8.00pm Disco Sat 6th April May 1st 3.00–3.005.00pm-‐5.00pm Messy Messy Church Church rd Sat 3 Juneth 3.00-‐5.00pm Messy Church Friday Sat 1st July 14 April 3.00–10.005.00pm -‐ Messy Easter Church Eggstravaganza Everyone is welcome to 12.00pm all of our activities. Sat For 6th More May information, please 3.00– contact 5.00pm Messy Church Sat Mrs 3rd Janet June Norburn (Local 3.00 Pastor) at [email protected] -‐5.00pm Messy Church Sat 1st July 3.00–5.00pm Messy Church

Everyone is welcome to all of our activities. For More information, February 2017 please contact Community Lunch. Mrs The Parish Janet Norburn Community (Local Hub Pastor) at held [email protected] its most recent get together in January at Sysonby Knoll . The next event will be at: The Bowls Club. Monday 27th February 2017 -‐ Lunch at 12pm for 12.30pm start.

If you would like February to come 2017 along please contact either: Community Lunch. The Annette Parish Piper 840627, Community Davina Hub Bates 454201 held its most recent get together in January at Vic Allsop 434697, Maureen Coleman 434120 or Sysonby Janet Norburn Knoll . The 0116 next 269 5295 event will be at: The Bowls Club. th Monday 27 February 2017 -‐ Lunch at 12pm for 12.30pm start.

2628 If you would like to come along please contact either: Annette Piper 840627, Davina Bates 454201 Vic Allsop 434697, Maureen Coleman 434120 or Janet Norburn 0116 269 5295

A big thank you to every one of our many valuable volunteers. In particular those who volunteer to drive and collect people for the Community Lunches. Do come and join us! A big thank you to every one of our many valuable volunteers. We thank In particular everyone those for who the volunteer support to drive and collect people for the help they have given to us during Community Lunches. Do come and join us! 2016 it has been much appreciated. The Community We thank Lunch everyone Team. for the support and help they have given to us during 2016 it has been much appreciated. The Community Lunch Team.

ALL ALL SAINTS’ SAINTS’ CHURCH, CHURCH, HOBY. HOBY. Jean Morris Jean Morris Winter Winter Prize Prize Draw Draw 2017 2017 and Coffee Morning. and Coffee Morning.

Jean Morris with the support of Hoby DCC and the Friends of Hoby Church Jean Morris will be with selling the prize support draw tickets of during Hoby late January DCC and into February to and the Friends of Hoby Church raise money in support of Hoby Parish Church. The prizes have all will be selling generously prize been given draw by people tickets in during Hoby and late Hoby DCC would like to January and into February to raise money thank in all of support them for of their Hoby marvellous Parish support of Church. Jean’s Winter Prize Draw, The prizes have all it is greatly appreciated. generously been given by people in Hoby and Hoby DCC would like to thank all These of are them the prizes: for their marvellous support of Jean’s Winter Prize Draw, 1st Prize: A lamb, given by John Hendy. it is greatly 2nd Prize: appreciated. One print of your choice, of any of Diana Tiernan’s paintings. 3rd Prize: A cake, given by Maureen Coleman. 4th Prize: An original painting, given by Judith Elliott. These are 5th Prize: the 12 prizes: art cards, given by Diana Tiernan. 1st Prize: A 6th Prize: lamb, 2 Hours given of gardening. by John Hendy. Borders and pruning, given by Vida nd Gregory. 2 Prize: 7 One th Prize: print A flower of arrangement, your choice, given by Sheila Warner. of any of Diana Tiernan’s paintings. 3rd Prize: A 8th Prize: cake, A trip given up the by Church Maureen Tower, Coleman. to see the bells, the clock and views th from the parapet, given by Vic Allsop 4 Prize: An original painting, given by Judith Elliott. 5th Prize: 12 At 10.30am art cards, onwards on given Saturday the 25th February by Diana Tiernan. 2017 at Hoby and th District Village Hall there will be a Coffee Morning and at 11am Jean 6 Prize: 2 Morris Hours will make of the draw. gardening. Borders and pruning, given by Vida Gregory. th Please support Jean’s prize draw and do come along to the coffee 7 Prize: A morning. flower arrangement, given by Sheila Warner. 8th Prize: A trip up the Church Tower, to see the bells, the clock and views Maureen Coleman and Vic Allsop, Churchwardens. from the parapet, given by Vic Allsop 29 27

At 10.30am onwards on Saturday the 25th February 2017 at Hoby and District Village Hall there will be a Coffee Morning and at 11am Jean Morris will make the draw.

Please support Jean’s prize draw and do come along to the coffee morning.

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Tony’s Tony’s Competition Competition Corner Corner

Hidden UK Rivers Hidden UK Rivers There are 66 rivers of the United Kingdom hidden in the following short story. How can many you find? All must be at least 5km long and have 3 or There are more 66 letters. rivers Ignore of punctuation. the United Kingdom hidden in the following short story. How After Nick can many and you I find? had roamed All way must across be Wales, at I came to stay for the New least 5km long and have 3 or more letters. Year in Ignore Devon. I punctuation. first rented a house, by a Rectory, with a messy kitchen, desk, a deep tairwell s and an exercise yard. Ann and Allan came later. We arranged an itinerary every day and underwent a run in the forest, or well-‐ After Nick organised and leisure I activities. had roamed We found way a nearby across beach, ambled and found Wales, I came to stay for the New Year in the Devon. air extremely I first clean, rented with a a mild wind ever on our house, backs. I did by once fall a Rectory, with a messy kitchen, head over heels into a bog. I ended up with a torn ear and so rest was desk, a ordered, deep tairwell s away and from an everyone, exercise near the yard. car, till Ann evening. All seemed well and Allan came later. We arranged and an good itinerary but a second every fall day ended and our lively underwent day. We bought a marvellous a run in the forest, or well-‐ meal – a very hot terrine of ham in tomato (very nice) and, from the organised butcher, leisure well activities. done wild hog. We We found next dined a on nearby coley and I ate it hungrily. beach, ambled and found the air Near extremely to elevenish, clean, I elected with to retire. a mild wind ever on our backs. I did once fall head over heels into a bog. I ended up with a torn ear and so rest was CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD ANSWERS ordered, away from everyone, near the car, till evening. All seemed well and good but a second fall ended our lively day. We bought a marvellous meal – a very hot terrine of ham in tomato (very nice) and, from the butcher, well done wild hog. We next dined on coley and I ate it hungrily. Near to elevenish, I elected to retire.

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BROOKSBY CHURCH CHRISTMAS QUIZ ANSWERS

1. Decorations 26. Cold turkey 2. Crib 27. Paper chains BROOKSBY CHURCH CHRISTMAS QUIZ ANSWERS 3. Pantomime 28. Crystallised fruit

4. 1. Holly Decorations BROOKSBY CHURCH 29. CHRISTMAS Reindeer QUIZ 26. Cold turkey ANSWERS 5. 2. Crackers Crib 27. 30. Carol Paper chains 6. 3. 1. Advent Decorations Pantomime Calendar 28. Crystallised 31. Candle 26. Cold turkey fruit 7. 4. 2. Christingle Crib Holly 27. 29. Paper Reindeer chains 32. Roast chestnut 3. Pantomime 28. Crystallised fruit 5. Crackers 30. Carol 8. 4. Brandy butter Holly 29. Reindeer 33. Baby Jesus 9. 6. 5. Wrapping Crackers Advent paper Calendar 30. Carol 31. Candle 34. Christmas cards 10. Stockings 7. 6. Christingle Advent Calendar 31. Candle 35. Mulled wine 32. Roast chestnut 11. Presents 8. 7. Christingle Brandy butter 36. Queen’s speech 33. Baby Jesus 32. Roast chestnut 12. 9. Snowman 8. Brandy Wrapping butter paper 37. Sweets 33. Baby Jesus 34. Christmas cards 10. 9. Stockings Wrapping paper 34. Christmas cards 35. Mulled wine 13. Christmas rose 38. Midnight Service 11. 10. Presents Stockings 36. Queen’s 35. Mulled wine speech 14. Ivy 12. 11. Snowman Presents 36. Queen’s 39. Robin 37. Sweets speech 15. 13. Angel 12. Christmas Snowman rose 40. Christmas 37. Sweets Tree 38. Midnight Service 16. Sleigh 14. 13. Ivy Christmas bells rose 39. Robin 41. Stuffing 38. Midnight Service 14. Ivy 39. Robin 17. 15. Christmas Angel lights 40. Christmas Tree 42. Father Christmas 15. Angel 40. Christmas Tree 16. Sleigh bells 41. Stuffing 18. Glitter 16. Sleigh bells 43. Labels 41. Stuffing 19. 17. Goose 17. Christmas Christmas lights lights 44. Paper hat 42. Father Christmas 42. Father Christmas 20. Star 18. 18. Glitter Glitter 43. Labels 43. Labels 45. Cranberry sauce 21. 1 Mince 19. 9. Goose Goose pie 46. Parties 44. Paper hat 44. Paper hat 20. Star 45. Cranberry sauce 22. Nuts 20. Star 47. Nativity Play 45. Cranberry sauce 21. 21. Mince Mince pie 46. Parties 46. Parties 23. 22. Christmas 22. Nuts Nuts cake 47. 47. Nativity Nativity 48. Ribbons Play Play 24. 23. Mistletoe 23. Christmas Christmas cake cake 49. Dates 48. Ribbons 48. Ribbons 25. 24. 24. Mary Mistletoe Mistletoe & Joseph 49. Dates 49. Dates 50. Christmas pudding 25. 25. Mary Mary & Joseph Joseph 50. Christmas pudding 50. Christmas pudding

Church Church Flower Flower Arranging Arranging and and Cleaning Cleaning Rotas Rotas Hoby Hoby Cleaning Cleaning Church & & Flower Flowers: Flowers: Arranging and Cleaning Rotas Hoby Cleaning & Flowers:

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Kirby Bellars Handbells Kirby Bellars Handbells

The Handbells from Kirby Bellars Church were cast at Taylors' Bellfoundry in Loughborough about 120 years ago. They have been rung periodically since then and the current band of ringers continues to play them now. The Handbells from Kirby Bellars Church were cast at Taylors' Bellfoundry in Loughborough In December, about the Band 120 was years warmly ago. welcomed to perform at Great Dalby They have been rung periodically Church, as part of a 'Wartime Christmas' Concert. The repertoire included since then several and the tunes current relevant band to of the ringers 1930's Christmas and '40's, Carols continues to play and a few them now. tales about the bells and those Kirby folk who rang them prior to World War 1. In December, the Band was warmly welcomed to perform at Great Dalby Church, as The part Band also of rang a several 'Wartime seasonal pieces Christmas' at the Carol Service at Kirby Concert. The repertoire included Church. several tunes relevant to the 1930's Christmas and '40's, Carols and a few tales about If you the would bells like to and have those a go at Kirby ringing the folk Handbells (or pick up where who rang them prior to World you might have left off several years ago), Martin please contact Paling for War 1. more information. There is no need to read music, as the Band rings by numbers and practice dates mes and ti are flexible. Tel: 565351. The Band also rang several seasonal pieces at the Carol Service at Kirby Church.

If you would like to have a go at ringing the Handbells (or pick up where you might have left off several years ago), Martin please contact Paling for more information. There is no need to read music, as the Band rings by numbers and practice dates mes and ti are flexible. Tel: 565351.

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Frisby CE Primary School Cross Country

Frisby got off to an excellent start in the cross country season by finishing 1st overall in the small schools category in the Leicestershire Primary School league. Frisby not only finished 1st but had some excellent results from the 40 runners who took part in all of the three races from October to November, in the team events.

The Year 3 girls, in their first season, finished 2nd overall, the Year 5 girls took second place , with one of the girls finishing 4th overall, the Year 5 boys topped the table finishing 1st.

The best performance from the coaches point of girls view was the Year 6 in their final season of racing th managing a 4 consecutive 1st place position, meaning that they have won the small schools category every year they have entered, an outstanding performance which we hope will see them continue running at secondary school level.

The team now looks forward to taking part in the Melton and Belvoir Area Championships at the end of February.

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Where Where to to Worship in Worship in South South West West Framland Group Framland Group South West Framland Group February 2 7.30pm Presentation of Christ in the Pickwell Thursday Temple, Candlemas February February 2 4 7.30pm3.00pm Messy Presentation Church Frisby of MC Christ in the Pickwell ThursdaySaturday Temple, Candlemas ThursdayFebruary 5 8.30am Holy Temple, Communion Candlemas Ragdale 4 before Lent 10.30am Family Worship Frisby February 4 10.30am3.00pm Holy Messy Communion ChurchPIckwell Frisby MC Saturday 10.30am Holy Communion Gaddesby Saturday 6.00pm Evening Worship and Hoby MC February 5 8.30amSacrament Holy Communion Ragdale February 12 8.30am Holy Communion Frisby 4 before 3 before Lent Lent 10.30am10.30am Holy Family Communion WorshipBurrough Frisby 10.30am Holy Communion Ashby 10.30am3.00pm Evensong Holy CommunionKirby Folville Bellars PIckwell February 19 10.30am8.30am Holy Holy Communion CommunionTwyford Gaddesby 2 before Lent 10.30am Holy Communion Thorpe 10.30am6.00pm Holy Evening Communion Worship Little Satchvilleand Dalby Hoby MC 10.30am Café Church Frisby MC 3.00pm EvensongSacrament Somerby February February 12 26 8.30am8.30am Holy Holy Communion CommunionRotherby Frisby February Sunday 12 next 10.30am8.30am Family Holy Worship CommunionHoby MC Frisby 3 before before Lent 10.30am10.30am Holy Holy Communion CommunionGreat Dalby Burrough 10.30am10.30am Holy Holy Communion CommunionSouth Ashby 10.30am Holy CommunionCroxton Ashby 3.00pm3.00pm Evensong Evensong Gaddesby Kirby Folville Bellars Wednesdays 3.00pm9.15am Holy Evensong Communion Frisby Kirby Folville Bellars MC = Methodist Centre/Church VH = Village Hall February 19 8.30am Holy Communion Twyford Please note 10.30am that during the Holy interregnum Communion in 2017 some services may be Thorpe 2 before subject to Lent alteration 10.30am at short notice. Holy Please Communion see your weekly pew sheet for Thorpe details or contact 10.30am the office Holy if you Communion are unsure or require any clarification at Little Satchville Dalby any point. 10.30am Holy Communion Little Satchville Dalby 10.30am Café Church Frisby MC

3.00pm Evensong39 Somerby 37 February 26 8.30am Holy Communion Rotherby Sunday next 10.30am Family Worship Hoby MC before Lent before Lent 10.30am Holy Communion Great Dalby 10.30am Holy Communion South 3.00pm Evensong GaddesbyCroxton Wednesdays 9.15am Holy Communion Frisby MC = Methodist Centre/Church VH = Village Hall

Please note that during the interregnum in 2017 some services may be subject to alteration at short notice. Please see your weekly pew sheet for details or contact the office if you are unsure or require any clarification at any point.

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