Exciting New A Fitzpatrick FORDS DISCOUNT STORE PAINTER & DECORATOR Developments at Best Start Nurseries Your local Aladdins cave! Bookings Now Best Start Nurseries – St Mary’s Montessori Day 1 Market St, Lutterworth T: 01455 553624 Being Taken Nursery, Lutterworth and Alma Park Day Nursery, Claybrooke Parva are both really excited about the new Tel: 0116 233 1208 or 07914 672305 developments that are happening within each setting. 7 Belton Road, Leicestershire, LE3 2GD After much blood, sweat and tears, both settings fought off stiff competition from other nurseries [email protected] within the area to be awarded a Capital Grant from the Local Authority. This will enable our settings to enhance and support the children’s learning and Home Library Service development to as full an extent as we possibly can. Alma Park Nursery, Claybrooke Parva If you know someone in Lutterworth who has always been Alma Park Day Nursery has been awarded the grant St Mary’s Montessori, Lutterworth a 'bookworm' but now, due to age, illness or infirmity is to develop our Information, Communication and unable to get to the local Library, then Lutterworth We pride ourselves in the Library would love to hear from them. Technology (ICT) area for the children. We are really excited by this as ICT has the potential to not only Lutterworth Library, in conjunction with local quality of care and learning enhance the children within our care - learning volunteer coordinators, Tony & Sylvia Hirons, have launched through play, but also allows promotion of new and that each child receives. a Home Library Service in Lutterworth. If you are unable to exciting ways to engage the children in their learning get to the library to pick the books for Open from 7.30am to 6pm through the resources. yourself, then a member of the library will visit you, 51 weeks of the year discuss whether it's 'thrillers', 'romance', 'biographies' what- St Mary’s Montessori in Lutterworth: We are also ever your reading taste and then books will be excited about the recently approved planning Homemade nutritious meals that delivered to you on a regular basis. These could be normal permission for our Garden Room which will complete the children rave about! or large print or even talking books if you are having trouble our garden developments and is due to commence over reading and would prefer to hear your favourite authors. the summer months. The new room will extend from Exciting play based learning Just give Lutterworth Library a ring on 0116 305 3619 the nursery building, which will allow easier access to opportunities tailored to each and they (& the team of volunteers) will do the rest. the gardens and will encourage curiosity about the individual child outside world for children. This is the last phase in our garden developments that began last year. The garden Nursery Education Funding available room will add a new dimension to the nursery as the children will be able to really make the most of the Early Years Graduate level staff outdoor environment, whatever the weather! We Limited spaces available believe that outdoor play really is a vital element in helping our children develop to their full potential in Please feel free to come & have a look around all areas of development. For further information, please call If you would like to come and have a look at our new Sue or Claire on 01455 554034 developments and are looking for quality child care for your little ones, please contact Sue or Claire on or e-mail us at 01455 554034 to arrange a visit at either nursery. Please [email protected] Photo courtesy of Andrew Carpenter be aware that spaces are limited! See advert right.
of Blaby and Lutterworth Proud to Support Lutterworth Carnival Weekend August 14th Special dishes available during the week: Visit our JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN Caribbean FREE CARIBBEAN SAUSAGES Beach Leis for the kids CARIBBEAN KEBABS BARBECUE PACKS available for delivery or collection from either shop Bargain Barbecue Pack 4 Beef Burgers, 1lb Home-made Sausages, 4 x 6oz Tenderised Steaks, 4 Chinese Pork Ribs and 4 Chicken Legs, Only £16.99 Large Bargain Party Pack 48 Beef Burgers (frozen), 80 Pork Sausages (frozen), 10 Chinese Pork Ribs, 20 Chicken Portions, Only £39.99 Superior Barbecue Pack 4 Home-made Burgers, 4 Home-made Kebabs, 4 x 6oz Rumps Steaks, 12 Home-made Sausages, 4 Chicken Breasts, 4 Single Minted Lamb Chops, Only £39.99 Visit The Chamber of Trade Marquée at Call Lutterworth 01455 552701 or Blaby 0116 277 6981 the Carnival for a burger or sausage cob! to place an order or visit www.flackies.co.uk
www.lutterworthanddistrictjournal.co.uk The Lutterworth & District Journal - 19 Kids on the Starting Grid The opportunity to design and race a model FruiTica Formula 1 racing car enabled 150 primary school pupils to have an exciting day at Lutterworth College which hosted the Midlands Regional Final Opening in August 2010 of this National competition on 1st July. Twenty nine teams took part drawn from seven primary Your 5-A-Day to Eat-in or schools across South Leicestershire. The boys and girls gained great educational Take-away benefits from the use of a number of computer technical and design programmes which determined Check the Leicester Mercury how each team shaped their balsa wood vehicle. for opening date Powered by a CO2 capsule, the cars streaked down a 50 metre track at amazing speeds with the fastest, Fruitica is part of Cranberry Catering Ltd, designed by the Shock Wave team, taking just 0.997 102 Granby Street, Leicester of a second to breach the finish line. Teams were marked on a wide variety of criteria which included not only the manufacture, technical FruiTica and performance aspects, but also included We all know we should eat our 5 pieces of fruit a day but with so presentational skills and teamwork. Sponsorship of many to choose from and so little time in our busy day to prepare it doesn't always go to plan. If the event together with the team of judges was only there was a tropical refuge, somewhere to sit and relax whilst someone else prepares your 5 provided by The Rotary Club of Lutterworth Wycliffe. a day - well in August 2010 there will be! First place was awarded to the Blaze of Fire Team from Countesthorpe Greenfield Primary; 2nd place Fruitica is opening its doors to help you choose the best fruit for you from a list of freshly prepared to Husbands Bosworth's Shockwave Team and 3rd to smoothies and fruit pots, (see address below). Narborough Pastures Extreme Team. The Blaze of We have idenitified which fruits benefit which areas of the body so we are able to provide you Fire team can now take part in the F1 in Primary with a selection of fruit which suits your needs from asthma to cholesterol busting and even to Schools National Finals in London. keeping your waterworks working! Better still, if you bring in this article you can have your first smoothie at half the listed price! If you want to make sure your loved ones don't miss out then why not send them a thoughtful and healthy fruit gift. With freshly prepared fruit baskets, strawberry hearts and melon carvings to choose from. Our freshly prepared fruit baskets are chilled and ready to eat and can be a great way to encourage someone with a poor appetite and we offer a free delivery service to Leicester hospitals and hospices. For those of you planning special celebrations why not have a healthy alternative with our fruit banquets and pineapple trees - a truly spectacular centre piece for parties and weddings at over Alwyn Ogden presents winners Blaze of Fire with a 6 foot high, they are really a taste of paradise. shield, left to right: Ben Haggerwood, Mitchell Langridge, Hattie Mercer and Tom Roper. 102 Granby Street, Leicester. Fruitica is part of Cranberry Catering Ltd, Tel: 07521 106132. Photo courtesy of Andrew Carpenter
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Tempus Fugit at Brooke House alone the children. Again, like all good schools we have been inspected and come through with flying colours. There’s a saying isn’t there that declares “Time flies The children performed that wonderful musical “Oliver” when you are enjoying yourself”. No wonder then that and regularly visit the Eco Centre to look after the ani- last September at our school seems only 5 minutes ago. mals and the fruit and veg. So what’s been a-happening along the Croft Road. Somewhere in all of this, some lessons have taken Well, it is probably easier to list what hasn’t but here goes. place although quite how we did that no one is really sure We had trips aplenty – from the big one to Penzance to and yet, the childrens’ books are full and next year, it goes a little one to Walcote (following footpaths); to Brinklow, without saying that the class of 2011 will want to do all Bolsover and Warwick Castle; to the theatre for “Joseph” this and more. Quite rightly. That is exactly how it should and the “Gruffalo”; Science visits to the Yew Tree Avenue, be, because time and tide wait for no man because the Eco House and the National Stone Centre; A trip to tempus fugit. Marvellous. Cosby Church and an overnight camp at the Eco Centre. But we not only had visits, we had a plethora of visitors including a Sikh parent; a Gideon; 2 County golfers and even a partridge in a pear tree. Book Fair Days, Maths Days and French Café Days - well a morning in the case of the latter. We learnt to play Golf at Cosby Golf Club, swam & played all manner of sports at Lutterworth Leisure Centre; hit squash balls at Huncote, went riding, cycling, played cricket on the square. Like all good Schools we continually strive for good manners, tidiness, punctuality, accountability for actions, care for others - and these are the goals of the staff let
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Prospective parents & students are most welcome to arrange a visit to see why Brooke House is such a unique school Croft Road Cosby Leicestershire Limited places available LE9 1SE for September 2010 For a prospectus & further Call now to arrange a visit information Please contact or alternatively request a prospectus Mrs Bailey on or visit our website at 07972 442048 from August www.brookehousedayschool.co.uk 1st 2010
Email: [email protected] The Lutterworth & District Journal - 21 22 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 Goals Football Academy Want to get the kids out of the house this summer? Got a bud- ding Wayne Rooney on your hands? Goals Football Academy is touring Leicestershire in July and August, offering quality coaching to boys and girls aged 9 - 11 from FA qualified coaches. The courses are designed to be inclusive; we welcome all abilities and aim to make the week a memorable experience for every single child we coach. For many kids, football gives them a chance to shine. It is an opportunity to learn, develop social skills and experience the benefits of playing sport. At Goals Football Academy children can feed off the energy and enthusiasm of their team-mates in a safe and friendly environment. We want to make sure that children go away from the week having learnt more than just the ba- sics. We aim to improve a child’s game, while keeping the element of fun at the very core of every- thing we teach. The days will be made up of coaching drills and games with world cup tournament matches being played in the afternoons. Certificates will be given to all children with extra prizes awarded in spe- cialist categories. PRIVATE SALE For prices and bookings visit www.goalsfootballacademy.com or call Tim on 07980 976727. See advert top right. 4 Original Watercolours by the late Cecil Thornton from £250. Please call 07731 807347 for more details St Peter’s Church Claybrooke Dunton Bassett W.I. Christine and John Stubbs entertained Parva Fête & Strawberry Tea members with their world in miniature as Undaunted by inclement weather, the annual Fête and part of the meeting on 8th June. Parchment Express Strawberry Tea due to be held in the grounds of St They brought along a few of their wonder- has recently opened a craft store in Peter’s Church Claybrooke Parva simply moved inside ful creations of dolls houses and shops all in Lutterworth. The business has been running the Church. The event was very well attended and a the minutest detail. They have won prizes at for six years as an internet based, mail order record sum of £1481.29 was raised by the straw- company specialising in Parchment Craft. specialist shows and make many of the items berry teas and refreshment stalls, raffle, tombola, It has been growing and growing over the last plant stall, bric-a-brac, jewellery, face painting and themselves from scratch. It really was a glimpse into a mini world. few years and it was decided that the best next games. Pictures of the event can be found on step forward would be to expand and offer local www.uppersoarbenefice.eu.pn At the 13th July meeting Sue Debarro shoppers a chance to get all their crafting ac- The raffle took the form of a Grand Prize Draw with three talked about patchwork quilts at the Dunton cessories from the new store. money prizes and other prizes donated by local traders. Bassett Village Hall. Although, we will still specialise in Parchment Thanks must go to the following for their generosity: Members of the W.I. have had a busy few Craft, we will also offer general craft items in- Best Western Ullesthorpe Court Hotel, ASDA ADC, Terrapot, The weeks with darts and skittles, a trip arranged cluding rubber stamps, paper box, glitter and Chequers Inn, Marcus Stevens, Ullesthorpe Village Stores and to Bluebell Woods and to the theatre at Kil- more. P.O., Ashby Parva Plant Centre, Sheridans and The Pig in worth. We will also be offering classes in Parchment Muck. Thanks to all who sold and bought tickets, the profit Craft run by Pauline Loweth, who can be seen The W.I. does not meet in August but fu- from the raffle was £828. regularly on Create & Craft TV. ture talks will include the Leicester Speaker's The St Peter’s Social Committee would like to thank all who Club, the Corbett bed and a film show by There will also be Rubber Stamping classes run by Margaret Wright and many more to helped on the day and everyone who supported the event. Richard Adams. come. Please see www.parchmentexpress.com for information on classes. There will always be a friendly staff member on hand to help you find what you are looking for or answer any questions you may have. For those who can't make it to the store dur- ing the week, it will be open on Saturdays and will also stay open late on the first Wednesday evening of the month. See advert below.
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Email: [email protected] The Lutterworth & District Journal - 23 Social Centre Hosts Play Kit to Get Broughton Astley W.I. Hooping Class Our latest talk was given by Paul Hunter on Adults wanting to get flexible and tone-up can Kids in the ‘The Role of the Forensic Science Service’. He attend a new Hula Hooping Class at the Blaby talked on many facets of the work, including and District Social Centre. Countryside fingerprinting, DNA, analysis of blood, The hour long sessions are designed for be- Play equipment costing £50,000 has firearms, footprints and drugs. ginners and are open to over 16’s only. Claire Dexter, physical activity development officer at been added to a nature park in a bid He spoke of the quantum leap that has been made in the last 20 years in the analysis of Blaby District Council said, “This class is great to attract children to the countryside. fun and provides people with a full body work- specimens from scenes of crimes. out to help tone waist, arms and thighs and im- Blaby District Council has installed bal- We learned how superglue is used to enable prove flexibility”. ancing blocks, wobble logs, a climbing clear fingerprint analysis and what informa- Classes run from 10.45 - 11.45am on Monday frame, willow maze and camp fire area at tion can be found from strands of hair. A most mornings and cost £3. For more information interesting talk. contact 0116 272 7703 or email Fosse Meadows Nature Park as part of a Our next two monthly meetings are ‘The [email protected] Big Lottery funded project. History of Ladybird Books’ on 10th August The trail is designed to lead children and ‘Life as an HGV Lorry Driver’ on 14th New to You through a nature area where they can September. Lutterworth Rotary raised in excess of rest and play while enjoying the park’s Our latest trip behind the scenes at a super- market was well received and we were re- £2,000 to be shared between Polio Plus (the wildlife. eradication of Polio around the world), warded with a few samples. We will soon be Aqua Boxes (boxes filled with essential items Councillor Karl Coles, health and com- visiting the maze at Wistow Garden Centre used and distributed in disaster areas) which munity services portfolio holder at the and walking around the village of Market are then used for the storage of clean water Bosworth. by using purifying tablets supplied and Council said, “This is a fantastic scheme other UK Rotary Charities. that will be of lasting benefit to young We have many good speakers in the coming months and are hosting the W.I. group meet- We thank Frank and Pat Simms for the use people as they enjoy and hopefully regu- of their shop (over the week) and Robert ing this year with holidays being the theme for Eggleston of The Greyhound Coaching Inn larly visit not only Fosse Meadows, but this. for generously supplying us with a large the countryside around where they live Our meetings are held on the second Tues- amount of furniture which dramatically added and really get to understand their envi- day of each month at 7.30pm in the Village to this fantastic total. Hall in Broughton Astley. May we also thank our customers who sup- ronment”. If you are looking for new interests then ported us by not only purchasing from a wide Fosse Meadows is located near range of items for sale but also by donating come along and join us, you are ensured of a items found in the loft!! Sharnford and signposted from the warm welcome. Peter J Osborn - Lutterworth Rotary B4114. Sandy
Whetstone Pastures Farm Vegetable Scheme Our strawberries are getting plenty of sun and so are ripening very quickly, so please don’t leave it too late if you want to enjoy picking your own - there’s nothing fresher! We have a good crop of blackberries, raspberries and blackcurrants, all rich in Vitamin C and ideal for freezing to keep you going through the winter. If it’s vegetables you are interested in then we have a new Community Veg Scheme which enables you to grow your own veg without lifting a hoe or a spade! Combining Quality Care with an Excellent Start to Education Community Harvest Whetstone is for all those who want to enjoy a weekly box of fresh local Fun, creative learning in a friendly, vegetables and get involved in a sustainable community project that brings benefit to the envi- established and caring environment ronment and your health. We now have places available, We are looking to involve more people so if you want to know more contact Sandra on for 2 year olds and upwards, 0116 277 4627 or check web site www.community-harvest-whetstone.org.uk/ with government funded places for 3 & 4 year olds Now open Mon - Fri 9:15am - 12:15pm Feeling fruity? • Reputable local school with a wealth Our Pick-Your-Own Farm is NOW of experience OPEN for luscious strawberries, • ‘Good’ Ofsted report raspberries, blackcurrants and • Fun Days, walks and outings blackberries. Relax in our Strawberry Cottage Tea Room, enjoy a Cream Tea with Sandra’s • Optional French lessons Jam and local cream. Children’s Play Barn and Gem Stone Panning all set in a rustic farm courtyard. PIZZA & PUDDING Days on Sundays July 25th, August 1st, 8th. Make • Role play, cooking, physical education, painting, stories, singing & much more! & Bake your own Pizzas in wood oven. Parties & groups welcome. Easy access, 2 miles South of Blaby on A426. Ring Sandra For a prospectus or more information please call Caroline O’Connell on 0116 277 4627 www.whetstonepasturesfarm.com 01455 289335 or 07719 600179 Enjoy the taste ~ Enjoy the experience! The Village Hall, Main Street, Leire, LE17 5HE
24 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 Pet Portraits by Local in his highly-detailed images. The quality of his animal artwork has been recognised in the past Leicestershire Artist by the renowned Medical Journal The Lancet, Andrew Hicks is a talented young artist based for whom he drew over a dozen different vari- eties of flora and fauna as well as the cover for in Broughton Astley. Animals are a big part of their special issue on Charles Darwin. his life; aside from his pet portrait business, he’s married to a vet and owns a very energetic A pricing chart for these unique, personalised working-line black lab that never seems to get pieces of artwork can be found on his minisite - tired. www.arhicks.co.uk/pets Andrew’s beautiful pet portraits make a great If you’d like to talk to him about a commission idea for a birthday present, a gift or perhaps a or an idea that’s not covered by his pricing guide, special way to remember a beloved pet that’s please feel free to drop him an email at en- passed on. Drawing from your favourite photo- [email protected] graphs of your pets, he painstakingly captures See advert right > the character of the furry, scaly, feathery subjects The Vic- Lutterworth Evening W.I. tory Show welcomed Diana Osborne, who was our delegate at the National Federation meeting and gave her 2010 Can- report to our members. What a delight for members following the introduc- celled tion of our guest speaker Ethel Hankin. Ethel first spoke It is with great re- of how her interest in embroidery began, before en- gret that The Victory Show 2010 will thralling members with a large selection of her work. not be taking place this year at Fox- Quilts, finely embroidered with birds, fauna and NEEDS your flora, fairies etc. Large & small banners and framed lands Farm, Cosby. works of birds, tame and wild animals, all worked in Steve Pepper and family would like DONATIONS of single threads in beautiful blends and shades of glorious to apologise for any disappointment or good quality colours. Ethel's work was of exceptional high standard. inconvenience and thank everyone Leicestershire & Rutland There will be no meeting in August and the next Clothing meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 9th Sep- who has supported the show over the Bric-A-Brac & Furniture tember at the United Reformed Church, Lutterworth. years, without you, there would have been no show at all. LUTTERWORTH SHOP BLABY SHOP 01455 550029 0116 278 1208
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www.lutterworthanddistrictjournal.co.uk The Lutterworth & District Journal - 25 S O A R I N G D L E I F R I A B WORDSEARCH S A V W R T O L I P S O I D A R E I G J O Y S T I C K T H S E I AIRFIELD PILOT RADIO BRIEFING S R A C H A R T N N F C M T R E GLIDER SOARING FLYING PARACHUTE R C S T C S G F U U N P A A O F AIRCRAFT SPORT CHART TRIAL WING TIP TUG PLANE COMPASS AIR U R Q O N N L M S U N I T L T I FUSELAGE CHIPMUNK CLUBHOUSE CLUB O A L W I Y P E A O L R P L O N TAILFIN AEROTOW COURSES AIRSPACE C F L W W I L L I F O R S S W G RADAR WINCH COMPETITION GIFT T T A M H A G T I P G N I Y L F JOYSTICK LAUNCH WAVE FLY THERMAL CABLE CADET TOW S T H C G I I N S T R U C T O R STALL INSTRUCTOR AVGAS SHOP S R S E F T H E R M A L A E S R SPIN MARSHALL RUDDER A I R T E W R E D I L G B D H E P A A P A R A C H U T E L A O D Wordsearch Competition M L M V E C A P S R I A E C P D Win a Free Trial Flight to the value of £75 kindly sponsored by O O E C L U B E N A L P G U T U The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth; see advert below. Find 43 words. Look up, down, backwards, forwards and diagonally to find the C L U B H O U S E D S R A D A R words and send your completed wordsearch and attach your name, address and telephone number on a piece of paper to: The Lutterworth & District Journal, Wordsearch Competition, 19 Elmtree Road, Cosby, Leicester LE9 1SR. The closing date for entries is Monday 16th August 2010. The winner will be announced in the September Lutterworth & District Journal.
All the options of trial flights and courses The Gliding Centre include three months temporary member- at Husbands Bosworth Airfield ship, enabling you to take more flights at Pearly Wycliffe U3A We have fantastic function room facili- member rates or enjoy the social facilities This month’s Wycliffe U3A meeting learnt very ties that can be booked for corporate or of the club. much more about the life of Nevil Shute from Dr. Jayne Mackay. Many people in the audience private events. So why not call in and see us, have a had heard about or read some of Nevil Shute’s Come and join us for the experience of coffee and something to eat in the club books. house which is open 7 days a week for a lifetime and glide across the beautiful In fact, the book reading group selected Nevil English counties in near silence, taking in breakfasts and lunches. Somebody can Shute for their last topic. However, Dr. Mackay the views of the local canal network, coun- show you round and explain what we have gave many fascinating insights into Nevil Shute’s try house estates, Battle of Naseby on offer for any event. life as an aeronautical engineer, amongst other grounds, reservoirs and much more of our See our clothing catalogue with lots of details. This really came as a surprise to many. idyllic patchwork countryside. great ideas for the perfect gift. We also Dr. Mackay also spent some time covering some of Shute’s novels, some of which he wrote Whether you wish to experience gliding have gift vouchers for Glider and Motor after he emigrated to Australia around 1950. for the first time for yourself, buy a gift for a Glider Flights. Altogether, a most unusual insight into a well friend, learn to fly or achieve your Bronze or So you see we really do have a great known author. Silver qualifications, we believe our trial deal to offer everyone. If you would like to join one the Wycliffe U3A flights and courses will help you realise your See advert below for more details. groups, you should contact the appropriate aspirations. group leader. Their details and the group sched- ules are all in the monthly newsletter that can be found in the Lutterworth and Broughton Astley libraries.
The Gift of Wings Recently, another new U3A group The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield was started with members from both the Lut- terworth U3A’s. This is a joint group for both Conference Venue, Team Building Events, the Wycliffe and the Lutterworth U3A that is going to cover Digital Photography. Product Launches & Board Meetings Some members came along with their digital All welcome cameras that varied from the popular small cam- Excellent day era through the ‘bridge’ type up to a digital SLR. After the group watched an educational video, delegate rates many different points were discussed. All those throughout 2010 that came along agreed this first meeting was most useful and all wanted the group to continue and hopefully to flourish. The schedule was Block booking discounts available throughout the year agreed as 10am every fourth Friday of the The Club House is open 7 days a week: Breakfast from 8 - 11am, month. Lunches from 12 - 3pm, Evening Meals 6 - 9pm (except Sundays) For more information about the U3A or if you would like to join this group, please contact www.theglidingcentre.co.uk Tel 01858 880521 group leader Mick Curtis on 01455 554504.
26 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 Welcome to Lutterworth!Great shopping on your doorstep... CAR PARKING ONLY COSTS: up to 1 hour FREE (no ticket required) up to 2 hours 20p - up to 4 hours £1 FLACKIES MEATS Butties Sandwich & Salad Bar of LUTTERWORTH & BLABY 24 Church Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4AW T: 01455 552701 & 0116 277 6981 01455 550461 or 07789 378386 Supporters of Lutterworth Feast Week OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK, 6AM - 5PM Feast on Great Barbecue Packs from £16.99 Fresh Food Every Day FIRST for the LOWEST Enjoy our Caribbean Cuisine! Wishing everyone a Great Carnival! FREE DELIVERY TO ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES PRICE TYRES Exhausts & Brakes in FORDS DISCOUNT STORE Character -Place LUTTERWORTH Your local Aladdins cave! Supplier’s of Children’s & Adult Party-ware: Call 01455 559007 1 Market Street, Lutterworth Dora, Hello Kitty, Peppa Pig, Toy Story The Old Sorting Office, Misterton Way, LUTTERWORTH LE17 4AB Tel: 01455 553624 Clone Wars, Star Wars & more... 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CRAFT Come and visit us on CORNER MUSEUM Carnival Day 14th August at the One Stop Shop, Gilmorton Road 10% discount with this voucher A Crafting Shop here in Visit your local museum to see wonderful old photos Offer ends 31st August 2010 Lutterworth with most of of Lutterworth and nearby villages, get help with Would like to your art/crafting needs family history research, learn about Sir Frank Whittle & John Wycliffe or just browse through the displays. wish everyone a If we don’t have it we will try our best to get it! Happy Caribbean 31a Church St, Lutterworth (opposite The Unicorn Pub) New opening hours from 5th July: Tues, Thur, Fri 10am - 4pm. Sat 10am - 1pm (excl Bank Holidays). Carnival Day! 23 Church Street ! Tel: or 01455 556867 07903 577587 Come & see us on the ‘rec’ Lutterworth 10%Lutte discount with this voucher Other days & times for groups or individuals by Offer ends 31st August 2010 special arrangement, contact Wendy on for some great book offers Tel: 01455 554550 01858 575800 or email [email protected] J WELLS & SON FREE parking & FREE entry ESTABLISHED 1933 Digital Television Specialists Lutterworth Museum would like to thank Mobile Phones, Computers, Gaming Sales - Rentals - Service Waitrose and their customers for their 23 – 25 Market Street, Lutterworth Freesat N Freeview N Sky N HDTV support with the Community Challenge. Phones 01455 559550 Computers 01455 557096 4 Station Rd, Lutterworth Tel: 01455 552683 The donation we received will help us with our Gaming 01455 558335 continued efforts to keep the Museum open for Lutterworth Chamber of Trade the local people of Lutterworth and also our Lutterworth Townswomens’ Guild is a group of independent retail business owners many visitors who support us. At the June meeting John Franks spoke about who want to take collective action to try and in- “Quilting for Soldiers”. Local woman Brenda Lin- crease retail visitors to Lutterworth Town Centre coln began making quilts for injured servicemen recuperating at Headley Court in a bid to increase trade in all retail shops & businesses. Rehabilitation Centre in Surrey. We are embarking on a number of initiatives and would very much like to Most of the injured servicemen & women have returned from Afghanistan with include as many people as possible. missing limbs and Headley Court provides intense and superb care for these brave The first scheme will be a ‘Free Two Hour Car Parking in Lutterworth’ offered people. Brenda and her small team have made and donated 200 quilts to Headley to all retail visitors. This will be launched on Carnival Day 14th August and The Court to date, they are so popular with the soldiers that they are requesting special Chamber of Trade will be having a float and distributing leaflets about the details such as their Regiment name and crest to be included on their quilt. scheme, leaflets will also be distributed to households. Each quilt is made using colour coordinated patches cut from donated men’s If you spend over £5 in any participating retail outlet you will receive 50p to- shirts. Each finished quilt bears a Union Jack flag in the centre and on the back a wards your car parking charge. This means you can enjoy 2 hours free parking message of gratitude and the name of the quilt maker. John showed members two in Lutterworth. Participating retailers will display stickers in their shop win- finished quilts bearing the names of the intended recipients, each one a beautifully dows. crafted work of art. To All Shoppers and Visitors! Purchase your car park ticket as normal, retain Members thanked John, who as an ex-marine himself often stands alongside it and when you next visit Lutterworth, take it to any participating retail outlet hundreds of people at Wootton Bassett for the repatriation of our fallen heroes. and they will be delighted to refund you 50p against any purchase you make John was asked to pass on to Brenda and her team the Guild’s best wishes and thanks over £5. Tickets are valid for a refund up to 30 days from the date of issue. Only for the wonderful work they are doing and promised to raid their husband’s one ticket (50p) can be used in any single transaction. The retailer will retain wardrobes for shirts that are no longer wanted to donate to such a good cause. the refunded ticket. Please come along and support Lutterworth! For more details please call 01455 553585.
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Tel: 0116 233 0372 28 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 The Pudding Lovers The Pudding Lovers is about 1st Choice Airport Cars was formed in 1994 to embark on its 17th season of enjoying for people who really good company, whilst sampling a mouth Airports, Seaports, Long Distance & enjoy puddings and Corporate Work • Lady & Gentleman drivers find it hard to choose watering selection of seven puddings after • 4 & 6 Seaters • On time - Every time! one from a selection. a tasty ‘starter’. Savoury starters are Puddings are paraded, sampled and then voted Call Jill on or followed by seven different on to find a winner. This goes forward to the ‘All 0116 286 4168 puddings for everyone to try Winners Night’ in April when the voting estab- Helen on 0116 289 1209 Meetings are held at Best Western Ullesthorpe lishes the Pudding of the Year. 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The Winner in each group will receive colouring prizes kindly donated by Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, see colour advert on page 21. www.lutterworthanddistrictjournal.co.uk The Lutterworth & District Journal - 29 TH MONDAY 9 3.15 - Runner-up of the Sherrier Talent Competition 1st heat of Lutter- Feast Week 3.30 - 1st finalist of Lutterworth’s worth’s Got Talent Got Talent Activites & at the Whittle Inn - Time TBC 3.45 - 2nd finalist of Lutterworth’s Got Talent TH Carnival Day TUESDAY 10 4.00 - 3rd finalist of Lutterworth’s Got Talent Details correct at time of going to press Pool competition at the Shambles & 4.15 - Ben’s Birds of Prey Carnival Day is nearly upon us with Feast Week Quiz at 4.45 - Competition Winners just 3 weeks until the big day ar- the Cricket Club 5.00 - Close of Carnival rives! There is still plenty of time at 7pm TH for everyone to get involved with WEDNESDAY 11TH SUNDAY 15 lots for the children to do, we have Film screening of past a whole week of activities for all the 2nd heat of Lutterworth’s Got Talent Carnivals at the One Stop at the Shambles Pub - Time TBC Shop family to enjoy from 9th – 14th Au- Caribbean themed karaoke night at Wii competition at the Council Offices gust. the Shambles Pub Carnival Day wouldn’t be complete without at 7pm Carnival royalty and this year is no exception, There is plenty going on, we already have Film screening of past Carnivals at the Flower and Carnival Attendants competi- entries for the Lutterworth’s Got Talent com- tions have taken place and the girls and boys the One Stop Shop - Time TBC petition, so if you have a budding talent then have been selected. why not put your name down. Forms are THURSDAY 12TH available from the following locations: Firstly, thanks to Sherrier Primary School The Whittle Inn; The Red Arrow; The Sham- and John Wycliffe Primary School who kindly at Skittles competition bles; Lutterworth Town Council Offices. allowed us to hold the competitions at their the Unicorn Pub schools. The children from each did a won- Workshop booking forms are available from at 8pm derful job of representing their schools and all the local Schools as well as from the Coun- cil Offices, so pick up a form and get creative the judges had their work cut out selecting FRIDAY 13TH them. However a decision had to be made as at only £2 a session it is well worth a go. It isn’t too late to get involved in the procession, so the float just isn’t big enough to have all the Costume Making Workshop at the if you are an organisation or just a group of entrants on, which this year was well over Pavilion, 2 sessions; 9am-12pm & 1-4pm friends who want to help raise money for a thirty! worthy cause, then get dressed up and come John Wycliffe’s competition saw the selec- 3rd heat of Lutterworth’s Got Talent along, forms are available on request. tion of Lauren Moore and Victoria Lord as the at the Red Arrow start at 8pm This year the theme for the Carnival is Flower Attendants and Fenton Booth as the ‘Caribbean’ and we have leaflets and posters Photographic Society at The Male Attendant. Lauren Musgrave and Joe detailing all aspects of the week and Carnival O’Donnell were the lucky pair selected from Methodist Church, Day itself, so if you would like to follow the Sherrier, well done to you all and we hope that 6-9pm procession or bring the kids along to look at you all enjoy the Carnival. the birds of prey, times and dates are listed The children all received vouchers from Darts competi- along with a map. The details are subject to George with which to purchase outfits for the tion at the British change. Leaflets are available from all local day, as well as a gift bag from Blue who will Legion at 8.30pm shops and pubs as well as the Council Of- be doing the children’s hair on the day. Blush fices. kindly donated vouchers and will be doing the SATURDAY This year the Chair of the Events Working girls’ nails. Waitrose and Amy’s Sweet Shop 14TH Party is also Mayor of Lutterworth, Ray also donated sweets for the children and De- Perkins, so in his honour we are holding a licious for All provided cakes. A big thank you Photographic Society ‘Where’s Wally’ competition. The local traders to those who donated gifts for the children. at The Methodist Church, are on board and the numbered pictures will be up during Feast Week, the winner of the This year our Carnival Queen will be 10am – 5pm competition will win a very special prize, so Suzanne De Haro aged 14 and the King is look out for details and get involved! Luke Harris also aged 14 both from Lutter- Carnival worth High School.The judges were very im- Each year we ask people to kindly volun- pressed with all of the entrants at the event Day teer to marshal on the day, with so much on going on from the procession to the activities which took place at the High School’s annual Coventry Rd Recreation Ground prom night. The night was a big success and on the field there is much to look out for and we look forward to seeing our newly elected do. We have been fortunate in the past that Programme of Arena Entertainment we have had some wonderful helpers who King & Queen throughout Feast Week and at Times may be subject to change have kindly offered their time; we are hoping the Carnival. this year won’t be any different. A big thank you to the High School for 1.00 - Arrival of Carnival Parade So if you are willing and able to help on being so welcoming and allowing us to attend 1.15 - Steel band & Dance Troupe the day or would like to have a stall please the Prom. 1.45 - Ben’s Birds of Prey contact Katy Butler on 01455 550225 or We hope that all the children will be able to email [email protected] attend the events during Feast Week which in- 2.30 - Melton Toy Soldiers clude: 3.00 - Prize Giving 30 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 If you require privacy or a female tattooist we Quantum ink is a Tattoo Studio can provide both and we will ensure that high stan- based at 4 Shambles Court, Bell Street, Lutter- dards of hygiene and aftercare advice are available worth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DW. to you. 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YOUR DOGS HOME FROM HOME At Lutterworth Dog Grooming, we want your dog to look fantastic, just how you and they would want them to look - at their very best! We offer kindness and a positive experience for your dog, always putting your best friend first. Hu- manity over vanity every time. Grooming requires care and commitment, the kind of dedication that comes from a small family run business with over 30 years experience with dogs. We always use professional grooming shampoo/conditioners ensuring that the products suit your dog's skin and coat type in order to achieve the best results. Bathing/Conditioning - Trimming/Scis- soring - Clipping - Hand-Stripping - Ear Plucking/ Cleaning - Nail Trimming - Anal Glands. Remember that the sooner you get your dog used to the various grooming services, the easier it will Grenadier Guards Band Concert be for them and you as they grow. So we would be delighted to see them from around 12 weeks old, On Thursday 21st October, the Band of the Grenadier Guards will free of charge until 6 months. be staging a special concert at the De Montfort Hall in aid of ABF We are based in the centre of Lutterworth, our professional grooming salon has top of the range The Soldiers’ Charity (Army Benevolent Fund), to raise money for our soldiers and their families in need of help. Recent times have equipment to ensure your dog's comfort, making their treatments as pleasant and stress free as possible. seen a 30% year on year rise in applications from soldiers who have See advert right. taken part in previous and current conflicts. The Grenadier Guards, one of the world's premier military bands and the oldest in the British Army, are joined by acclaimed soprano Sarah Dacey, a regular De Montfort Hall performer and David Cowen, Associate Organist at Leicester Cathedral. Together they will LOROS LOTTERY Urgent - can you help? present a wonderfully wide range of traditional and popular music, LOROS is urgently looking for a commission paid or volunteer collector for an established lottery including many familiar favourites from stage and screen. round of approximately 28 calls made on a four weekly basis in the Coventry Road area of Lutterworth. This promises to be a most memorable evening in support of a LOROS is also urgently looking for a commission paid or volunteer collector to call on members of very deserving charitable cause. Tickets are £11-£13 and can be ob- an established lottery round in Claybrooke/Ullesthorpe. There are approximately 18 calls to be made tained either from the ABF Regional Office - 0115 957 2103 or the on a four weekly basis. As this is a long standing vacancy, we are now desperately looking for someone De Montfort Hall Box Office - 0116 233 3111. who has a couple of hours to spare and could help. Would you or someone you know be interested in collecting LOROS Lottery subscriptions on an established round? There is no cold calling involved and everyone on the round has indicated that they would like a collector to call. It is a lovely way to meet new people, maybe you have just moved house and don’t know anyone in your area? It is also a good way of getting some exercise and, if you choose to take commission, a way of earning some extra money. Most importantly, the revenue from the LOROS Lot- tery goes towards helping the hospice to continue to care for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Please give Lesley Snowball a ring at the Lottery Office on 0116 231 8430 if you would like to have an informal chat and find out more about becoming a LOROS Lottery Collector or if you would be interested in joining the Lottery.
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End of Season for Rugby Badminton Volunteer for the Parkinson’s Claybrooke Badminton Club has just finished another successful season of club and league UK in Lutterworth badminton by holding their Annual General Meeting recently. Claybrooke Badminton Club The Parkinson’s UK – the support and re- has been in the area of many years and now plays club badminton throughout the year at search charity – is passionate about finding a the Lutterworth Sports Centre. The club enters four teams in the local Rugby badminton cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. leagues with some success. The Parkinson’s UK values the time, energy The results for the last year were: and commitment that volunteers provide. We Ladies ...... Second are launching a recruitment drive for volunteers and have a very good resource in place to pro- Men’s 1 ...... Won the league vide induction, guidance, training and support Men’s 2 ...... Fourth to all our volunteers. Mixed ...... Second We need volunteers to help out for a few hours These teams also went to the Rugby and Dis- each month in the Lutterworth area, where your local Support Group of the Parkinson’s UK meets trict Badminton Association presentation monthly and are treated to a variety of speakers, evening. both on Parkinson’s and other topics. Current va- If you are interested in playing club level bad- cancies are for a Speaker Finder, Programme minton in Lutterworth, please contact Bob Secretary and Fundraiser. Howes on 01455 550027 or visit the Rugby web Volunteering can be a great way to build up site at http://www.rugbybadminton.org.uk/ your skills, gain experience, meet people and in- crease your self-confidence. Parkinson’s UK brings people with the condi- Action Medical Research Strawberry Tea tion, their carers and families together via their The committee would like to thank everyone who supported network of local groups like the Lutterworth the 27th strawberry tea on Wednesday 30th June; it was a Support Group of the charity. highly successful day raising £1,624 for research. A special Every hour someone in the UK is told they thanks to Geoff Cave who had his home turned into a ‘straw- have Parkinson’s, but at the moment there is no berry factory’ from 7 am in the morning; to the friends who gave us such support in the kitchen and cure. By volunteering for your local group of also the delivery drivers. Thank you to Radcliffe Greengrocers for their continued support and Kirby Parkinson’s UK, you can join us in leading the & West Dairy for cream. work to find a cure, campaigning for change, and making sure that no one has to face Parkinson’s Action Medical Research is currently involved in research including work on a vaccine for type 1 dia- alone. betes, also stem cell research for brittle bones. Anyone interested in receiving more information look on For further information and an informal chat [email protected] We are always looking for support or new committee members, so please call 01455 please contact Vina Shah, Branch & Volunteer 554403 or 557537. We have a Bridge Day organized for 30th November, please contact Kathey Scott-Si- Support Officer on 0844 225 3624 or email mons on 01455 559945. We hope to have a Flower demonstration before Christmas and a Pudding Night. bvso.eastmids@parkinson's.org.uk Katie Scott, Secretary 32 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Email: [email protected] Summer Sale NOW ON! BUY NOW PAY NEXT YEAR ON ANY ITEM OVER £250
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34 - The Lutterworth & District Journal Tel/Fax: 0116 275 1037 MOO TRADING offers an exclusive & Pink and Blue Baby World ever growing range of greeting cards & photo prints is a family run company which opened its & has been selling cards & prints for the last 3 years. doors in October 2009 and is situated on the High Street in Daventry. Based in Broughton Astley & owned by Astley Art The aim of this large boutique designed & Design (established in 1999), MOO Trading is a store is to offer a complete range of quality local internet shop. necessities for parents, babies and toddlers; MOO’s own web site became active in December the company is fast building a reputation 2009 & aims to sell greeting cards & photo prints from customers far and wide as to the showcasing Britain’s common wildlife, flora & quality, choice and the pride we take with the landscapes with the hope that the simple pleasure friendly and informative service we offer. We are constantly searching for new and of viewing these overlooked sights may be shared by others. exciting products not normally available from Each card is made to order with crisp vibrant images & quality card. MOO Trading also offers a service high street stores, see discount voucher and to have cards created from your own photos for that personal touch. Photo commissions for your own advert below. The Pink and Blue website is range of cards is also available. monitored daily along with our in store prices to ensure we are offering the best With secure online payments you can shop at www.mootrading.com with confidence that your financial deals... to give your loved ones what they details are safe. MOO trading also offers a mail order service for those not wishing to buy over the deserve. internet and hopes you have a no fuss & enjoyable experience whilst shopping on the web site. Pink and Blue Baby World... Inspired by Trade & individual commission enquiries are welcome. See advert above. our babies.
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