Next issue published week beginning 25th November 2013 MEASHAM MESSENGER Email: [email protected] Ashby Canal Update OCTOBER 2013 Volunteers have been out in force on the restored length of canal at Moira. At the end of September, volunteers from the national organisation, the Waterways Inside this issue: Recovery Group supported by local volunteers spent a weekend at Moira carrying out essential maintenance. The Ashby Canal Trust provided 6 tons of sand and 40 bags pf cement. This was to be mixed and filled into sandbags to provide bank Ashby Canal Update 1 protection. The gang worked hard all Saturday, ending up with all 6 tons of sand and 32 bags of cement being used in 350 sandbags, all being taken down the canal to repair eroded canal banks. On Sunday they all set to to clear the banks between the Furnace and the lock, where a 'hedge' up to 10ft high had appeared , seemingly Measham’s Tower Of 1 overnight. No sign of it now though!. Light Work parties will continue during the winter, for further information, see the ACT website www.ashbycanaltrust.co.uk , or ask at the Measham Community Office. Measham Parish 3 Council Column Meanwhile, Leicestershire County Council is currently considering the best use for Snippets of News, 5 the UK Coal money which was provided for canal restoration over the next few Information and years. There will be economies of scale if a larger contract is let, and there may also Appeals be oportunities for match funding, to make the money go further. There are varioius options open, and a decision will be made soon on the most appropriate way Medical Unit Back 8 forward. Page The Measham Messenger is a free publication. Please take and MEASHAM’S TOWER of LIGHT keep a copy. Christmas @ Measham this year is promong the Tower of Light. The idea of this is to give anyone and everyone, no maer what Naonality or religion, the chance to remember a loved one at Christmas, by sponsoring a light bulb on St Laurence Church tower. The loved one may be deceased, someone who has moved away or emigrated, in hospital, in the rmed Forces, or someone who is working away from home. Articles for the The bulb can be sponsored by a donaon (suggested $5), and that bulb, when lit, represents November 2013 that person's thoughts. There will be a display of the lights on the church tower, which will Messenger should be be visible from all around the village. submitted to Measham Community Office no Names of the sponsors and their loved ones to be remembered would be placed in the later than Friday 15th Church porch and on the Parish Council noce board. November. Issue will be delivered week (Continued on page 2) beginning 25th November. Page 2 MEASHAM MESSENGER (Continued from page 1) The lights will be switched on as a separate part of the Christmas)Measham switch on ceremony which is taking place on Thursday, 5 th December, 20.3 starng at 0..5pm. The proceeds raised from this pro1ect will go towards the purchase of a de2brillator and a de2brillator training kit for the First 3esponders of Measham, who respond to life saving emergencies on call out from East Midlands mbulance Service5 they currently have .4 volunteers in the local scheme. De2brillator is a life saving piece of e7uipment for use following cardiac arrest, and the purchase of another one will mean that they will have four shared between the .4 responders. Further sponsorship forms will be available from the Parish Council and Community 89ce, or one can be sent to you by contacng 0.530 27.833 or emailing dawn)meashamparish.co.uk. MEASHAM MESSENGER Page 3 Page 4 MEASHAM MESSENGER MEASHAM MESSENGER Page 5 Snippets Of News, Information & Appeals Appleby Magna WI The next meeting of the above will take place on Thursday 14 th November at the Church Hall and is the AGM. The Competition is a hand made Christmas decoration and hostesses are Gwyneth Wickes and Pam Allen. Organisers invite you to come along and see how your WI is run. Measham Townswomen’s Guild The Guild meet every second Monday of the month at Measham Village Hall with meetings commencing at 7.00pm. The next scheduled meeting is Monday 14 th November when Audrey Hall presents a ‘Christmas Miscellany’. The Guild invite you to come along as a guest for just 20p and join in the friendship and fun of their organisation. NB: The above will be holding their Christmas Coffee Morning in St Laurence Church Hall on Saturday 23 rd November between 10.00am – 12.00pm. There will be a cake stall, Christmas gift stall, book stall and lots more. St Laurence Church – Christmas Bazaar The above annual event will take place on Saturday 30 th November between 10.00am – 1.00pm. Stalls include cake, toy and Christmas wreath. There will be lunches and snacks available. Measham Leisure Centre: - Junior Boxercise The above runs every Wednesday with Chris Mawbey between 4.30pm – 5.30pm . The age range catered for is 8 – 15 years and cost is £2.70 per person or half price with loyalty points . No booking required , just turn up. Street Dance This is for the 5 – 15 year old age range and takes place on Mondays with Becki between 4.30pm – 5.30pm. Again cost is £2.70 per person but half price with loyalty points. Tai -chi Class This class is every Wednesday between 6.30pm – 7.30pm . Cost is £5.00 each or £3.80 under the Leisure Scheme. Just turn up! Adult Table Tennis Club This Drop In Club runs every Wednesday between 7.00pm – 8.00pm and is for 16+ . Cost to play is £2.00 and no pre booking required. Trampoline Coaching Trampoline coaching takes place every Monday between 4.30pm – 5.30pm and is for the 5 – 12 year old age range. If you would like to book a space call Chris on 01530 274061. 30 days Promotion The Leisure Centre at Measham is offering 30 days for a cost of just £22.00 . This promotion includes 30 days of unlimited (subject to programming), access to fitness suite and an exciting variety of fitness classes alongside a FREE induction. There is also a chance to sign up to Active Fitness Plus with the joining fee of £10.00 wiped out. NB: This offer is for limited period only. Please contact the Leisure Centre on 01530 274061 for more details. Appleby Magna Film Society The third film of the above’s season will show on the 8th November at Appleby Church Hall and is entitled ‘Untouchable’ . The film based on a true story tells the story of a rich quadriplegic living in a mansion in Paris requiring a live in carer. A young offender turns up for the interview, not really looking to get the vacancy but to his surprise is hired. The two men go on to develop a surprising friendship. Showings are 2.30pm and 8.00pm. For details of this and future showings contact Sonia Liff on 01530 272327. (Continued on page 6) Page 6 MEASHAM MESSENGER (Continued from page 5) Firework Displays: - Conkers Fireworks Spectacular This event organised by Ashby Rotary Club raising money for community projects takes place on Saturday 2 nd November. Along with the firework display there are rides and amusements for children, hot dogs and other fast food and for adults the beer tent. Sparklers will be on sale in designated areas. Doors open at 5.00pm and the children’s display will commence at 6.30pm followed by the main display at 7.30pm. Cost is £5.50 in advance and £6.50 on the night for Adults and children pay £3.50 on the night but just £3.00 in advance. Book online or call 01283 216633. Snibston Fireworks: - The annual firework extravaganza at the Snibston Discovery Park in Coalville takes place on Saturday 2 nd November between 5.30pm – 9.00pm. There will be a choreographed Fireworks Spectacular before the lighting of the bonfire. Tickets are £7.00 on the gate (£5.00 in advance) with the under 3’s FREE . Admission to all Museum Galleries is FREE. Tickets are available via www.snibston.com or by calling 01530 278444. Entertainment includes children’s rides and live music. Refreshments available. NB: No parking on site except disabled blue badge booked in advance. There will be a free shuttle bus operating from the Council Offices. No sparklers, fireworks, dogs or alcohol permitted on site. LOROS Christmas Raffle This year’s LOROS Christmas raffle offers the winner the choice of a whopping £10,000 in cash or a brand new fiat 500. Monies raised will go towards supporting local people in their time of need by providing palliative care. Tickets are available in all LOROS shops or by ringing the office direct on 0116 2318430 and cost just £1.00 per ticket. Measham Messenger – Christmas Deadlines Please note that the deadline for our November issue is Friday 15 th with publication 25 th and December Christmas Messenger has a deadline of the 6 th with publication 16 th . We are quite happy to publicise any Christmas events including bazaars and Fayres etc in our Snippets Column or we can publish them free of charge in advert format but size at our discretion depending on space. Likewise we will publish Church Service Times free of charge. Anyone with any editorial or adverts should leave us a message on 01530 273956, drop literature into Measham Community Office (If Office unmanned push through letter box on No 1 Queens Street) or e mail us at the address featured on the front cover.