June 2020 Welcome to our VE Day A trip down new Head celebrations memory lane Teacher Thrussington Life Thrussington Welcome Welcome to the June edition of the We are also not a village to be new look Thrussington Life. cowed, and we celebrated the VE With everything in a constant state Day commemorations in fine style. of change at the moment, I See pages 24 & 25 for a selection thought it was an opportunity to of photos from that sunny day. make a few (hopefully positive) changes closer to home. Speaking of which, with all the fabulous weather we have had The front cover this month is to recently and, lets face it nowhere pay tribute and our give our to go, our gardens are getting a lot grateful thanks to all the key of attention. Our Green Gardener workers we have living in, and has lots of tips for June on page serving the village. Jo and Ben in 11. the shop, our Teachers, those that work in caring professions and Stay well and stay safe those who serve us including our Fiona Postie and refuse collectors - all our key workers - we salute you. This month we are taking a look back at past events. I thought since every media outlet in the Country/World seems to be doing it, why not us! Maggie Harrison has compiled a timeline of past events on pages 30 - 33. 2 You may think plastic is only micro plastics and the worst is affecting the ocean, but it is also that we breathe plastics. affecting us. Plastic is a massive environmental problem that One of the main causes of this is needs to be dealt with. Man-Made materials in clothes such as nylon. When our clothes It goes to landfill which gives off brush against a surface lots of fumes when it decomposes and micro plastics come off into the when it is burned, which is how air and could possibly be lethal most plastic is disposed of. Lots as when we breathe them in of plastic also ends up in our because the cause lots of oceans killing marine life and diseases including cancer. To sea birds. Some turtles eat help this problem, I have plastic bags they mistake for started a petition to make jellyfish, seals and sealions get supermarkets give us more choked by plastic netting. We plastic free options when we eat plastic because ¼ of the shop (click link below). worlds fish have plastic in their gut, 80% of water contains Hope you sign it Oliver O’Neill (10) Together we can save the environment https://www.change.org/save-the-environment 3 4 There is obviously no news of Have you any lockdown survival our meetings, but I wanted to tips? I have one - not very take this opportunity to send original, I'm afraid - it is to make best wishes to all members of a note of any phone calls our institute, in the hope that received from family and friends everyone is coping with the lock at this time. I have had many down situation. lengthy calls from friends, catching up on news, and they I wondered if members would have been most welcome. But I like to send me some of their have written their names in my lockdown stories, to put in the diary, in case I cannot remember next edition of Thrussington Life. who has called and when! It would ensure that there is a record of life during this If you have any titbits of news exceptional period - the like of you are prepared to share, which none of us has please contact me by phone experienced before. I also (424454) or email: wondered if you would be brave [email protected]. enough to take a photo of Alternatively, deliver your news yourself now - BEFORE you can to me at home, or leave it at the WI news visit a hairdresser again! We shop for me to collect. It would could compile a montage of be good to hear from all of you. members' lockdown locks (for our amusement!) Janet Heath Your local Pharmacist says: “Tired Of Queuing For Your Prescriptions?” Join our Free Prescription Collection Service and let us relieve you of the monthly or bi-monthly headache of ordering your regular, repeat medicines from your GP at East Goscote or at Syston Health Centre * Free parking at East Goscote shopping precinct. * Avoid parking charges at Syston Health Centre. * We can liaise between you, your carer, or your relative and the GP to sort out medication problems. Remember to qualify for your personalised Prescription Collection service you must register with us. Ask for details at the Pharmacy East Goscote Pharmacy, 10, Merchants Common East Goscote Tel: 0116 2606734 5 6 There are many people quietly playing their part during this pandemic, helping out friends and neighbours. From making scrubs or joining the WhatsApp group, to popping to the shop for a neighbour or a friendly hello whilst outside on a walk. A vote of thanks to you all. A few people have asked me to pass on grateful thanks to Jo and Ben Meacock and the staff of our Village shop for keeping going in these difficult times. It must be a massive challenge, whilst still managing to remain cheerful and supportive, all whilst adapting your business model - oh and moving house! From those who are unable to get out, don’t want to get out, too busy or too lazy - we thank you! To our new Head Teacher, Teaching and school Staff - looking after key workers children and providing lessons for home schooling - our grateful thanks. See pages 18 & 19 for more school news. To all our key workers, and anyone else not mentioned here, who are playing their part - thank you too! The village store has had a bit of a reorganisation and now with a new Appreciation takeaway hatch! Revised opening times below: Monday closed Tuesday 9-5 Wednesday 9-1 Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-4 Sunday 9-10 7 News The Village Hall has a small During these unprecedented library of books if anyone times the parish council are wants to have a look and we continuing with their normal will be opening the hall on a responsibilities and whilst we Friday morning from 10 to 12 are unable to meet as usual in from Friday 12th June. You the village hall we are holding can borrow whatever book virtual meetings using Zoom. you want and we just ask if All members of the public are you can return it eventually more than welcome to join and also add some books if these meetings. The Parish you have finished with them. Council will continue to review Bev Kearns 07707803976 planning applications that are [email protected] relevant to the parish and submit queries/objections where appropriate. Councillors Local History Society will ensure that mowing of the There will be no meeting in village areas takes place and June. The next meeting will that all contractors are be the AGM in September. adhering to social distancing. It has been great to see the The next brown bin (garden village pulling together and, waste) collection will be week like everyone else, we are commencing 8th June. Put looking forward to better times bins out by 6am on Monday around the corner! the 8th to be emptied during the week. The Parish Clerk, Helen Chadwick, is available on 07827 785836 or [email protected] 8 ✓ Windows ✓ Bi-fold Doors ✓ Doors ✓ uPVC ✓ Conservatories ✓ Aluminum ✓ Lantern Roofs ✓ Repairs We provide a completely bespoke service to suit your individual requirements. We carefully design and manufacture your individual doors in the UK using experienced craftsmanship and computer controlled accuracy. 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The old adage “Cast not a clout, ‘til May is out” still holds true. The garden centres and nurseries should be opening up now, so there is still plenty of time to plant beans, courgettes, squash and pumpkins. June is a busy month in the garden, there is sowing to be done, planting, weeding and watering, as a reward there will be broad beans, early potatoes, lettuce and spinach. The last of the spring cabbages will be nearly over and it is wise to stop cutting asparagus at the start of June. Mulch where possible, it helps retain moisture and keep down weeds, but never let the vegetables go short of water in hot, dry spells. Nets over the carrots will deter the carrot fly, enjoy your new produce. 11 12 The past few weeks have been very challenging for many of us in varying ways.