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Ibstock • Market Bosworth • • Heather • Swepstone • • Donington-Le-Heath • Nailstone • Ravenstone • • • Bagworth • Normanton-Le-Heath

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Ib stock • Elli stown Battra • He m • Ra ather vens • Swe tone • pston Hugg e • New lescot ton e • Ba Burgo gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snare eath Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! stone Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! He was spotted by many, hiding behind Quite a number of you the advert for ‘D & D Painters and Decorators’ on page 35. The first correct were able to correctly answer drawn out of the ‘Community identify last month’s local Voice hat’ was sent in by Hannah Gillespie S T O C K CLEAR A NCE EVEN T N OW ON ! land mark as the gates at from Ravenstone, who will receive a Church Meadow in the £10 GIFT VOUCHER! village of Nailstone. But where is he this month? If you spot him, This month’s prize has been send us your details, and which advert he is hiding behind, using the contact details listed below won by Hana Darlington ▼ and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Richard Hill CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE of ME Sports (see their Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH editorial on page 13). Tel: 01530 267344 Email: [email protected] Let’s see how well you do www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk with our next landmark!

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the voice page 10 page 11 the voice Chairman’sIBSTOCK Letter – June 2019 PARISH COUNCIL ME Training & Development Ltd

The Annual Parish Council meeting took place of how a community feels about something, and its Continuing to grow! on 8th May 2019. We welcomed back 12 of the views will be taken seriously. previous councillors and I was elected Chair for On that Note, we have one vacancy for a parish this 2019-2020 council year, with Councillor Nigel councillor which we will now fill by co-option. (There In May 2010, Leicester City Legend Matt Elliott and Sparrow elected as Vice Chair. Following the is no election process, any interested parties should long-time friend and local football man Richard Hill

District Council elections, Cllr Clark, Cllr Richichi I complete an application form, which is submitted B L were 'between occupations' and set-up a summer and Cllr Tebutt will be representing the three I to the Parish council, the councillors will then hold S Ibstock wards, and we continue to work closely informal interviews and decide). The application form T C holiday football camp for children at Newbold Verdon with them for the benefit of our parish, along with O N is available to download on our website, or can be C U Primary School under their then newly formed Matt the county council. posted to you, by contacting the Parish clerk. K O Elliott Football Development Scheme. The summer P C The Parish council is a local authority that makes Yours A R I S H programme was a roaring success, which prompted decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and Stuart - Chairman (2019-2020) is the level of government closest to the community, Matt and Richard to open some further regular clubs with the district authority (North West Leicestershire IBSTOCK PARISH and football centres in the local area. District Council) above it in hierarchy. ‘A gentle reminder..for the safety of children COUNCIL Fast forward almost ten years and something pretty special has been built! If you’ve never been to a Parish council meeting and users of our sports facilities dogs are NOT The next meetings of your Now ME Training & Development Ltd, incorporating ME Sports and ME before, you may be forgiven for thinking that Parish allowed on any of our play areas or sports Education as well as the original football brand Matt Elliott Football councillors are a group of (probably older) people pitches. Dog mess on these areas is extremely Parish Council will be held on Development Scheme, the business has recently moved into their brand who meet now and then in a draughty village hall. dangerous. Whilst some owners are responsible Wednesday 5th June 2019 new headquarters and education centre in Field Head, Markfield and are Well you are probably correct, but we do make all and clear it up, it is still a big problem.’ and Wednesday 3rd July 2019 kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local working all over the country in a number of capacities. community. The most common topics that Parish commencing at 7.00pm at councils get involved with are planning matters (they ME Sports are providing the very best quality sports coaching and instruction to schools, colleges, clubs are statutory consultees), managing the open spaces IBSTOCK SCOUT HUT and independent organisations throughout the Midlands. In schools, they are consistently delivering and campaigning for and delivering better services Melbourne Road, Ibstock an excellent standard of PE sessions as part of PPA cover as well as breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs and facilities for our residents. Though on our own, until further notice. and after-school activities in a wide range of sports from football and rugby right through to gymnastics and dance. Their teacher training programmes are also a popular way for schools to develop PE we have limited powers to make decisions we have All members of the public welcome. the ability to negotiate with those other organisations alongside staff within the school. They are also working with pre-schools, nurseries, colleges, clubs, that do make the final decisions (such as the district/ www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock and other government funded or independent organisations where their highly qualified and vastly county council, health authorities, police etc) as they Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 experienced coaches deliver sport specific or multi-sports sessions, whether it be a regular contract know that a parish council gives the best reflection or one-off event. Their own regular independent multi-sports, dance, gymnastics and football clubs are held in various venues throughout Leicestershire as well as a host of holiday clubs all-year-round. ME Sports also have a sector of the business that supplies their customers with sportswear, uniform, equipment, trophies and awards...making them the complete one-stop sports coaching company. Why not visit their stunning new shop and showroom at Innovation House, 232 Leicester Road, Field Head, Markfield, LE67 9RG where they also stock a huge array of sporting memorabilia that can be viewed and purchased but can also be supplied for charity Ibstock Kitchens JA Limited events, event stalls and auctions. The football sector is the Matt Elliott Football Development Scheme, where Matt himself oversees the academies, development centres, soccer schools and casual clubs with the children benefiting from his vast experience as an ex- professional and international footballer. All the coaches and instructors in all sectors are insured, CRB/DBS checked, first aid trained along with safe guarding children...as well as a an extensive and wide range of sporting qualifications. Matt Elliott Soccer International is the football tours sector where they organise and host tours for schools, football clubs and groups from the UK and all over the globe. The tour packages are all inclusive and cater for all needs but can also be developed bespoke to suit particular groups. Tours are hosted by Matt himself and always include guest appearances from Ian Marshall and/or Alan Birchenall as well as training sessions with Steve Guppy and/or Gerry Taggart. Details of all of this and the above can be found on their sports website www.mesports.co.uk and extensive social media.

The newest brand is ME Education, working in partnership with independent training provider, Inspire & Educate, and their partners offering a range of qualifications in all industries, including traineeships, NVQ and BTEC qualifications. Their role within this partnership is to build relationships in the communities which will enhance opportunities for all ages and abilities to improve the well-being of people and their future employment openings. Having worked with their partners for several years they are consistently delivering training and educational requirements for local communities and sponsors to a standard that always surpasses everyones expectations. Whether you are an individual looking to improve your CV or a business owner interested in up-skilling your staff through their workforce development and apprenticeship schemes, you can satisfy every educational need with ME Education. They also host a massive range of adult education classes on evenings and weekends, details of which can be found on their education website www.meeducation.co.uk and extensive social media. QUALITY KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND BEDROOMS DESIGNED, SUPPLIED AND FITTED In summary, a fantastic business and community enterprise has developed here which creates enormous All our installations are carried out by our own expert including plastering and tiling opportunity for children and adults of all ages and from all walks of life! We at the Community Voice joined the guys for their recent open day and as you will see from the photographs a great time was had by all! PHONE 01530 264 399 • FAX 01530 264 399 • E-MAIL [email protected] Call us to make an appointment Ibstock Kitchens, 67 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6HN Richard Hill • ME Education • 01530 242 706 • www.meeducation.co.uk the voice page 12 page 13 the voice Market Bosworth Quilters – ANNUAL EXHIBITION Market Bosworth Quilters is a group of local people just want some refreshments come to St Peter’s FANCY PUTTING YOUR who enjoy creating quilts and meeting to share Hall between 10:30 and 4:30 on Saturday 22nd their interest. For the last 14 years the group has or Sunday 23rd June – admission is only £1 per held an Exhibition in St Peter’s Parish Hall Market adult, children free. BRAIN TO THE TEST? Bosworth to show the quilts a