may 2011 shepshed eye

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ISSUE 5: May 2011

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New supermarket granted planning permissionPlans to build a new supermarket in shepshed have been approved.The proposed store - in Charnwood Road - is set to be

opened over the next year. At the recent planning meeting, councillors agreed to grant

permission subject to the condition that a pedestrian crossing is constructed close to the supermarket.

EvEry saturday in March, a group of eleven young people from the local area took part in a Fireskills course run by leicestershire Fire and rescue service and funded by Charnwood Community safety Partnership. The course consisted primarily of basic

firefighting drills, such as hose running, which aim to help young people work co-operatively with each other and understand how their actions affect other people. The course is designed to enhance

participants’ self esteem and confidence through improving their communication and performance skills in a team - focused environment. The presentation was the culmination

of the group’s work and their chance to demonstrate the skills that they learnt over the course . Those invited to the presentation

included the parents and families of all young people involved, representatives from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, representatives from Limehurst and Shepshed High schools who have referred the majority of participants, the Town Councillor for Shepshed and the County Councillor for Shepshed West. Helene Sutliff, Youth Education Manager said: “This year we are running several FireSkills courses across

Leicestershire but this is the first one ever when participants have chosen to come along in their own spare time. We feel that the course run with Charnwood Community Safety Partnership has been particularly successful and the students have shown real commitment. Not one member of the group missed a session; they worked very hard over the four weeks and learnt lots of new skills.”

local youngsters demonstrate their firefighting skills

Vote, Vote, Vote

Three elections on the same dayCHarnWOOd Borough Council is running three elections on the same day on thursday, May 5.The Borough Council elections

will be an “all out” election with all 52 Borough Councillors up for election. On the same day, there is also the national referendum on the Alternative Vote System and, in some rural areas, Parish Council Elections.The election count for the

Borough Council Elections, AV Referendum and Parish Council Elections starts at 9.30am on Friday, May 6. The Count is taking place at Loughborough Leisure Centre and the Borough and Parish results are expected by 1.30pm. The AV Referendum Count is in two parts commencing at 9.30am and 4pm and the results are being co-ordinated regionally. David Dalby, the Deputy

Returning Officer for the election, said: “With so much going on, it’s going to be a really busy day and we are hoping for a good turnout.”Charnwood Borough Council,

which is organising the election and the count, is again using machines to count the ballot papers and speed up the process – one of only a few councils in the country that does this.All electors are encouraged to

vote in the forthcoming elections. Any queries should be directed

to Charnwood Borough Council – telephone (01509) 632593, or (01509) 632594, or (01509) 632595 or e-mail [email protected]

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Foster Care Fortnight16th – 28th Maydid yOu knOW that there are four families in shepshed that currently foster children and young people, ranging from new born babies to young adults. There are 40 families across the

North West Leicestershire region that enjoy helping young people to achieve.We have been fostering in

Shepshed for eleven years now, we had our own children who have grown up and left home, but we have had ten children in our care over that time and have found it to be the most rewarding thing we have ever done. We have helped children who came in to the care system for all kinds of reasons and with all kinds of difficulties, it has been very challenging at times but extremely rewarding to see them achieve and move forward with their lives. We have found it a joy and

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Unsatisfactory refurbishment work delays toilet openingtHrOugH no fault of shepshed town Council, the Hallcroft toilets have had to remain closed due to unsatisfactory refurbishment works. the town Council was not prepared to accept substandard remedial work. Certain works that had been requested have not been carried out.

Following a site meeting with Charnwood Borough Council on Wednesday

OFFiCErs from Charnwood Borough Council attended shepshed market on Friday 1st april to promote responsible dog ownership. The road show was organised with Shepshed Town Council in order to

raise awareness about the issue of dog fouling. The road show took place from 9am-1pm during which time numerous residents were spoken to and advice, information and dog bags were handed out. The residents also gave information about places where dog fouling was a particular problem in Shepshed so targeted patrols can now take place. One of Charnwood’s Street Wardens was in attendance as well as the dog warden. Overall the road show was a great success and hopefully it will have an impact on irresponsible dog owners in the future.

13th April many issues were highlighted as not acceptable. Charnwood Borough Council had agreed to get the contractors back in to carry out remedial works and additional works which had been previously missed. Painting of the toilets should be carried out following the remedial works and then an industrial clean. Apologies to the people

of Shepshed for being inconvenienced, however, the Town Council hopes to have the Hallcroft Toilets refurbished to a standard that the residents of the Town deserve.

Brenda Snape Clerk to Shepshed Town Council


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Nicky Morgan MP writes in Shepshed Eye...More information about the incinerator, plus

speech on Child Support Agency reforms

Banging the drum for local talentlOCal drum teacher david Cockayne of accent drum tuition held a drum event at the glenmore Community Centre in March with pupils showing their drumming skills to their families.Congratulations go to students passing drum kit examinations,they include Alex Curle and Mathew Shuttleworth who both passed a Performance Grade One with a Merit, Liam George who passed Grade One with a Merit and Chris Tomkinson who passed Grades Four and Five. The event also raised £50 for Comic Relief through a raffle drawn on the day.

i would like to firstly mention the latest developments around the issue of the siting of an incinerator in shepshed. I received a large amount of

correspondence from constituents who wanted to understand why the Environment Agency was consulting again, or who were concerned with the short time-frame they had been given to put their views forward. As I explained in my last article, the Environment Agency permitting process is separate from the application by Biffa for planning permission.Both I and Shepshed’s County

Councillor, Christine Radford, immediately wrote to the Environment Agency to request this time-frame for consultation be extended. I also organised a meeting at the Town Council Offices between Environment Agency representatives and councillors from all parties and local campaigners so we could put our views on the time allowed for the consultation and the whole issue to them directly. I am sorry to say that the Environment Agency refused to extend the end date for their consultation, a decision I

found hugely disappointing. I understand the Environment Agency did receive over 200 responses and they have not yet (as at the time of writing) issued a final decision. I will endeavour to keep everyone abreast of any developments in this regard. As some of you may know,

Biffa have now submitted a new application for planning permission to Leicestershire County Council as well as a separate appeal against the refusal given to them last year. I will also endeavour to keep residents informed of the consultation that takes place on that so that you have a chance to have your say.On a different note, I delivered a

speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday 5 April, on the Child Support Agency and proposed reforms to the child maintenance system. In my speech I mentioned three particular cases that I have dealt with, where immense troubles had been experienced with the CSA.I wanted to voice the concerns of

many parents locally, and argued for enhanced clarity within the CSA, and a need for improved enforcement measures for long-

running cases. Anyone interested to know more can find the article on the ‘News’ section of my website, www.nickymorgan.org.I continue to hold regular

surgeries and the next one with appointments is on Friday 20th May. If you would like to arrange an appointment or get in touch, please email me through the ‘Have your say’ Form on my website, or call 01509 262 723.

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Charnwood chosen to pilot national walking studyCHarnWOOd Borough Council’s successful Walking for Health programme has been selected as one of only two schemes to take part in a nationwide pilot study to examine the cost and health benefits of walking.The study,

by Natural England and the University of East Anglia, will form the most in-depth cost-benefit study of any fitness drive that has taken place in the UK.It will examine the costs associated

with Walking for Health schemes and the long-term health benefits of walking. The pilot study will be used to shape a final version of a nationwide survey of walking programmes. The results will provide valuable

evidence into the costs of running Walking for Health programmes that will be shared with the Department of Health and NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) among others.nita Pearson, Charnwood

Borough Council’s Active Lifestyle officer, said: “We feel honoured to have been chosen as one of only two areas to take part in this study. I think it highlights just how successful our scheme has been that it has attracted national recognition.“Walking for Health is a popular

way for people to get fit and stay healthy in the Borough and we are delighted that we will help shape how other areas will be examined in future.” The full walks brochure can be

downloaded or viewed here: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/walkingforhealth For more information, call

the council’s Active Lifestyle Development Officer, Nita Pearson, on 01509 634594 or email [email protected]

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Exciting New Drama For Local 7-9 Year Olds

lEiCEstErsHirE-BasEd company Chorus theatre will be running a pilot drama project for children aged between 7 and 9 years old at diseworth village Hall for 10 weeks starting in early May.Chorus Theatre has managed and facilitated the D.Arts Young People’s

Drama group for 10-13 year olds in the area since 2007 and now the company is creating a new group for younger children.The drama project will be led by a professional theatre director and will

cover basic acting skills, improvisation and building the confidence of the children. The workshops will lead to a short performance at the end of the project for family and friends.The workshops will take place on Tuesdays after school in the Village Hall

in Diseworth.The project is open to any children in the area aged between 7 and 9 years

old and no experience is necessary. The cost for this project will be £50 in total, which can be paid in two instalments of £25 if necessary. Places Must be booked in advance.For more information and to book a place please contact us on:Email: [email protected]: 01530-417324Mobile: 0777-997-3982Website: www.chorustheatre.co.uk


Start every day with a smile. Then you have the rest of the day to do other stuff.

Maths games morning at NewcroftOn WEdnEsday 13th april there was an amazing turn out for the maths games morning held to give parents and carers the chance to experience all the fun games the children play in their maths lessons. The learning of maths is really

important to give children the skills they need to help them succeed in life, and so the school day at Newcroft gives them lots of opportunities to practise their skills and allow them to become confident and independent learners and problem solvers.The parents and carers stayed from

the beginning of the day until break, and played lots of different games with the children (including board games, cards, counting, computer games and dominoes) and they even stayed for tea and biscuits at the end in the well equipped kitchen.

Get Ready For Loughborough’s Very Own Picnic In The Park!tHE sun is shining, the birds are singing, the trees are starting to blossom, it can only mean one thing…. Picnic in the Park is just around the corner! and what better way to celebrate Charnwood arts’s recent national funding success than with having fun in the sun!

Open Gardens WeekendsHEPsHEd Community Bus Management Committee will be holding our annual Open gardens fundraising event on 2nd & 3rd July 2011.We are desperate for new

gardeners to join our faithful band of participants. It matters not what sort of garden you have - be it quirky, ornate, wild or pristine - do please open your pride and joy and enjoy the weekend. Meet old friends, have a cup of tea and a chat, at the same time as helping raise money for the Community Bus Fund, without which this vital service would not be able to continue.If you are interested in

participating, please contact Mrs.H.Wright on Shepshed (01509) 505174 who will be delighted to give you more information.

Mrs.Hilary Wright Vice Chair of Bus Committee

Shepshed History Society News

sHEPsHEd History society meets every second tuesday in the month at glenmore centre, thorpe rd 7-30pm to 9-30pm and newcomers are always very welcome.On Tuesday 13th April the Shepshed History Society were given an

excellent talk on the finding of Garendon Abbey by the well known Brian Williams. It is a little known fact that lying between Shepshed and Loughborough

was at one time a very impressive Cistercian Abbey dating as far back as the 11th century. The origins of the religion having first begun in France.Mr. Williams went into great detail of how the monks came to build the

building, how they lived and showed us a very impressive sketch of how the Abbey would have looked like. He then went onto explain how the Archeological Society later explored the site and uncovered remains of the chapter house which are still there today, and he showed us tiles that had been recovered. Made of clay, they had survived for a very impressive 800 years. Garendon Hall of course was later built on the site of this once famous Abbey and which is sadly no more either.The next meeting will be held on the 10th May the subject being

‘leicestershire’s naughty People’ given by Mr. Robert Gregory.

The Newcroft Pontoon Team working out whether to stick or twist

Queens Park on Granby Street, Loughborough is once again the lovely setting for Charnwood’s annual celebration of connecting our communities and bringing together cultures in this eclectic mix of stalls, street performances, dance groups and an array of foodstalls.This year we will be going right back to a real old fashioned Garden Fete

with local performers, community groups, old fashioned games and fun for all the family!Picnic In The Park will be held on Monday 30th May (Bank Holiday

Monday) on Queens Park, Granby Street, Loughborough. So, pop this date in your diary, watch out for more announcements of competitions, and ways you can join in the fun!If you are a local organisation or community group, why not apply for a

stall to show off your work – it’s completely free of charge. Local performers are also welcome to apply to be part of the

entertainment. We need dancers, singers, performers, jugglers, steel bands, acoustic groups and storytellers.So, one way or another, make a date to be part of Picnic In The Park 2011!All enquiries can be made to Rebecca Abrahams on 01509-821035 or

email me on [email protected]

Celebration of Life Memorial Service on 15th May

sHEPsHEd & district Funeral service are holding a Celebration of life Memorial service on sunday 15th May 2011 at 6pm at st Botolph’s Church, shepshed. It is a service that will celebrate the lives of lost loved ones in reflection,

readings and music with an opportunity to light a candle of remembrance. Refreshments will be held after the service and everyone is warmly invited to join us for this special service.


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Display of old photographsFrom Monday 9th May to saturday 21st May shepshed library will be hosting a display of old local photographs. To celebrate Local History month

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ago with the aim of providing a safe environment for people with a disability to go swimming and to bring along family and friends. The group meets on Saturday morning 10.30 – 12.30 at Hind Leys School. Members have a wide range of disabilities including injuries, illnesses or age related problems and there is a qualified physiotherapist on hand to give advice. Volunteers are a very important part of the operation and there are well trained lifeguards present all the time with an awareness of the difficulties the swimmers may have.Penny mentioned that the Dolphins are having a Day of

Sport on June 12th and they are looking for volunteers to help. More details can be found on their website www.shepsheddolphins.org.uk. The picture shows Penny, with Clova in the foreground,

receiving the cheque from Rotary President Roger Hutchinson.The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Whitehouse Hotel in Kegworth at 7.30 for 8.00pm. Anyone is

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Shepshed WI Newsat tHE april meeting of shepshed Wi President lynne diaper was pleased to welcome two new members and one new visitor. Plans were made for an informal visit to Snibston to see the ‘Paper Memories’ exhibition in the Fashion Gallery. Audrey Chambers gave a brief report on the Annual Council Meeting in Leicester in March and a special mention was made of the problems that could arise due to the plans for the abolition of cheques.

Following the business Lynne welcomed Betty Harlow who talked about her hobby of egg decorating using mainly goose eggs, but also tiny pigeon eggs. She started many years ago when it was often a case of working things out for yourself and she told members how you could not obtain the specialised high speed drills needed but her friendly dentist offered her the use of his surgery on his day off when she could use his dental equipment, something which you couldn’t get away with today.

Members were able to look at several examples of her past work as Betty has moved on and no longer decorates eggs. These included some remarkable ones with miniature scenes inside and ones that had moving parts. Janet Hamilton Smith thanked Betty for a really interesting talk and then members were able to buy from an Easter Sales Table.

At the May meeting members will be discussing the resolutions, namely Mega Farms and Public Libraries, which will be on the agenda of the annual national meeting in June. Maureen Walbey Shepshed WI

Newcroft Cross Country Success

On tuesday 5th april newcroft won the Cross Country race for the second year running.

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Isn’t cricket a totally bonkers game?tEll ME another ‘sport’ in which the players can actually put on weight while they are playing. Cricketers play for a couple of hours, and then adjourn to the pavilion for a nosh-up.Who in their right mind would spend SEVERAL DAYS

watching a sporting contest - with no guarantee that there will be a winner at the end?The rules are barmy too. Why is it that they never make

a start until almost lunchtime, and yet they have to finish early some days because of bad light? Why don’t they buy an alarm clock and get themselves on the field for about half-past nine?And why do they need two umpires on the pitch and another in the

pavilion watching tv? Is this cricket’s way of creating jobs for ex-players?Having said all that, what really gets on my nerves is the way the crowd

applauds when various scores are reached. You can be peacefully watching the Test Match when suddenly the spectators burst into spontaneous applause - for no apparent reason. You excitedly glance around the pitch, looking for Erica Roe, but No - they’re clapping because the hundred’s come up! It doesn’t matter whether the batting side has lost one wicket or nine wickets, if the hundred comes up on the scoreboard, the crowd just cannot help themselves - they have to clap.In its own little world, with its own loyal band of followers, cricket would

be a harmless pastime. But the worrying aspect to the game is that quite a few senior members of our government have been known to be cricket fans. Is it wise to put the nuclear deterrent under the control of someone who applauds numbers? Ban cricket - before it’s too late!is Fred on the ball about cricket, or should he have his bails

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Garden competition for green-fingered tenantsCHarnWOOd neighbourhood Housing (CnH) is inviting its tenants to get growing and enter its third annual garden competition.This year, following your feedback, there

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raCHaEl HuttOn is celebrating after winning the nXt Factor Finals at the Crown in shepshed on tuesday april 12th 2011.The ten finalists

battled out to win the converted crown of nXt Factor Champion 2011 with them all having to sing 2 songs - one a song of their own choice and the second a themed song written or performed by Elton John or Glee Cast. The total amount raised by this year’s

competition was a whopping £1840.64p with proceeds going to Soar Valley Music Centre and Passion Youth Group in The Bull Ring, ShepshedMurray stewart from Soar Valley Music

centre says “ I would like to thank all the people that took part this year and that the standard of singers has improved from last year which made our decision very difficult in the final.richard Bye, the nXt Factor organiser, says

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Local MP Nicky Morgan visits Shepshed Toy Library

lOugHBOrOugH MP nicky Morgan visited the shepshed toy library to discuss funding, their future plans, and also helped to make some ladybirds and became an official member.The Toy Library was awarded a Big Lottery Grant at the end of 2010 for

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work incredibly hard and provide a great service for local parents and caregivers, and are truly deserving of the Big Lottery grant”, Mrs Morgan said.“Having a young son myself, I am well aware of how quickly children

can get bored of toys, and how expensive this cost can be. The Toy Library provide this brilliant service providing a huge variety of toys for children, as well as the different play areas on site to keep the young ones entertained for hours,” she said. Mrs Morgan said she was also surprised to learn that the Toy Library can host parties. Nichole Browne from the Library said: “We were very pleased to meet

Nicky and explain to her how our Big Lottery grant is helping us to provide our valued play and lending services. Our current play topic is Spring, Growing and Mini Beasts and the children have had a lot of fun with our pretend-play flowershop, making tray gardens and decorating our mural with ladybirds.“Now entering our 26th year, we continue to provide a valued service to

local people. We have over 550 members from Shepshed, Loughborough and 23 villages throughout the region. Our Big-Lottery-funded play sessions run twice a week and details can be found on our website:www.shepshedtoylibrary.blogspot.com”The Toy Library is located in the Hind Leys car park, and is open during

term time 9.30am-12noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 6.30-7.30pm on the last Thursday of the month. For more information parents and carers can call 01509 601146.

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Shepshed and Hathern Area ForumtHE last MEEting of the shepshed and Hathern area Forum was held at shepshed High school on 14th February 2011 and was attended by 46 residents, councillors and officers. In response to requests for greater opportunity for

networking and sharing information, there was beforehand a thirty minute period during which local residents could meet each other or talk informally, on a one to one basis, with the local Police, officers from Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council, and local councillors.

Green Spaces in LeicestershireThe main item on the agenda was an inter-active discussion

on Green Spaces in Leicestershire. Local residents were asked to identify on large scale maps provided, and mark using different coloured flags, the local Green Spaces of importance to them. They were asked to explain why they valued them, for Landscape value, for Natural value, for recreational value or for Community value. The results will be collated together with the feedback at the other 26 Community Forums across Leicestershire over the next couple of months. All of this will help to inform local policy and planning processes as well as the County Council’s response to emerging national policies.

Local Policing issuesSergeant Martin Owen, from Charnwood Local Policing

Unit, reported that crime and anti-social behaviour were both down on the comparable period last year. The Police faced challenges due to budget constraints and across Charnwood 10 locally based offices will reduce to 6 but he remained confident that, with support from the public, the overall level of front line policing would not reduce and recent improvements would be maintained. Referring to the need to close Shepshed police station, and co-locate elsewhere, he said that this would be done when suitably affordable, and local, premises could be found.

Community-led Plan for ShepshedAnne Glasper, secretary of the Community-led Plan

group, explained that they had received grants from Charnwood Borough Council, the Rural Community Council, and now, with a grant from the National Lottery, would be able to distribute the questionnaire to every house in Shepshed. She explained that the survey needed to achieve the highest possible response from local people. This would give it the credibility to go on and seek further resources to improve Shepshed for the future and re-vitalise community spirit. In answer to a question, Anne reported that the steering group had a very wide and representative membership and is always open to other people with new ideas and who can get involved as little or as much as they want. There will be a further report on it’s development at the next meeting.

Next meetingCllr Christine Radford, chair of the Forum, was pleased

with the meeting which had given people an opportunity to explain the range of green spaces available locally, what they use them for and why they value them. “I was very pleased to see a number of people at the Forum tonight for whom this was their first meeting” said Christine. This feeling was backed up by positive responses given by the public. “This was the first time I had attended a local forum” said one respondent “ and I found it a very good way to stay in touch”. The next meeting will be on Thursday 16th June 2011

at Hathern Club, 44 Dovecote Street, Hathern LE12 5HS, official meeting starting from 7.00pm. However, do please come, if possible, from 6.30pm when you will be able to talk to other members of your community and local councillors, officers and the police about matters of importance to you.There is limited parking available at the club, which

is in Dovecote Street , so it is recommended to share a car if possible. There is parking available in the streets around and within an easy five minute walk of the club.

ray WilsOn of shepshed is taking part in the BuPa great north run on behalf of the charity asthma uk. As an asthma sufferer himself

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Long Eaton Camera Club in consecutive weeks, using the same set of prints in front of two different judges, saw the Club lose the home round by a small margin and they also lost the away round as well giving Long Eaton a resounding success. The two annual competitions

against the clubs from Coalville and Ashby proved more successful and whilst Coalville won the three-way competition, in which each club entered 16 prints, Shepshed took second place after winning outright the annual image matching competition earlier in the month by a considerable margin of points.In between these activities the

Club also held its Annual General Meeting on 22nd.March at which almost the whole membership attended. The election for Committee members saw a change when the Secretary, Brian Walbey, retired after 21 years on the Committee and his place was taken by Brian Negus, and the Programme Secretary Phil Tapp also stood down after several years in his position and Pete Richardson replaced him. Jamie Bailey opted to continue with a further two-year term in the position of Social Secretary.The members return for the first

Summer Term meeting at the Council Offices, Charnwood Road, on Tuesday, 3rd.May and meetings go on until mid-June before the summer break until September. Further details are available on the Club’s website at: www.shepshedcameraclub.co.uk

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MEMBErs of the shepshed toy library are celebrating receiving a donation from Midlands Co-operative society as it unveils its new-look shepshed foodstore.The store has undergone

a major refurbishment and members of the Shepshed Toy Library joined store Manager, Neil Styring, to officially relaunch the store and celebrate receiving £2,850 towards refurbishing the Library.The money has been awarded

from the Society’s Making a Difference Community Dividend scheme which distributes a percentage of the Society’s trading profit to local groups. Commenting on receiving the

grant, Administrator for the Toy Library, Alison Jones, said: “We have been established for 25 years and have over 550 members who are able to join us for play sessions or simply borrow items for use at home and childcare organisations. Our objective for 2011 is to refit our mobile premises to improve its performance as well as making it more inviting for families. “I applied on behalf of the group

for funds to replace doors, purchase new carpet, fit insulating roller blinds and new electric heaters. I was delighted when I heard that the application had been successful and we are now in the process of putting the improvements in place. We are very grateful for the support from Midlands Co-operative and we had a great time taking part in the official re-launch celebrations of the new look store.” Store Manager, Neil Styring, said:

“We believe that the refurbishment has been a great success and I hope our customers agree! Internally, the store is much brighter, lighter and

airy with a new store layout, new checkouts and kiosk, new low-level, energy efficient and eco-friendly refrigeration units and an improved in store bakery and ‘Food to Go’ snack product section .“A refurbishment like this

inevitably brings some disruption but I hope that we’ve managed to keep this to a minimum and would like to thank our customers for their patience. “To continue the celebrations,

Midlands Co-operative Society would like to invite members of the public to an informal ‘Get to Know Your Co-operative’ event at 6.30pm on Wednesday 20 April at Shepshed High School. FREE tickets are available from

the store or by contacting Alison Cooper T:01543-414140. On the evening, guests will be able to find out more about the Society, its history, membership and local community activities, the Shepshed store refurbishment, sample food products, enjoy refreshments and take part in a free raffle to win a hamper of Co-operative food products.

Two men were working for the council. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind him and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one man digging a hole, the other filling it in again.

An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t understand what they were doing. So he finally approached the hole digger, “I’m impressed by the effort you two are putting in to your work, but I don’t get it - why do you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and fill it up again?”

The hole digger wiped his brow and sighed, “Well, I suppose it probably looks odd because we’re normally a three-person team. But today the guy who plants the trees called in sick.”

tOy JOy: left to right: rosie rands (2) pictured with her mum and treasurer of the toy library, Caroline, alison Jones, toy library administrator and store Manager, neil styring.


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Churches, Chapels and Schools of Old ShepshedFrOM May 9th to May 23rd at shepshed library Michael Wortley will be putting on a photographic exhibition entitled “the Churches, Chapels & schools of Old shepshed”. As the title says the

exhibition will look at religion and education in Shepshed from their earliest days. As well as the many photographs there will be short histories to accompany them. Michael is hoping to

cover all the main denominations and schools that are still thankfully alive and well in the town, as well as some that have disappeared, and some obscure establishments that many may not even know about! The photograph above, which will appear in the exhibition, shows the great enthusiasm for the Sunday Schools.

The picture shows them meeting in Shepshed Market Place on August 4th 1913.

Bali Rai to visit Loughborough LibrarylOCal writing hero Bali rai will be visiting loughborough library on saturday May 14th in a joint event with the Charnwood arts kala kahani Project.Having grown up in the heart of

Leicester’s Sikh community, Bali Rai went to London to study politics. After managing a bar and almost be-coming a journalist, he now devotes all his time to writing and visiting schools to talk about his books.Although Bali writes mainly for a

teenage audience, his books hold a universal appeal. The newly re-leased “Killing Honour” is described as “…utterly compelling and will be much-debated” by The Bookseller Magazine. At his Loughborough event

on Saturday 14th May, Bali will be hosting a writers’ workshop in Loughborough Library from 11.00am until 12.30pm. He will be talking to emerging writers and will take them through a series of writ-ing exercises to improve their writ-ing skills.Places are free but limited and

need to be booked in advance.In the afternoon, between 2.00pm

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Dragons’ Den winner revealedan EntrEPrEnEurial student has won an office free for a year after wowing judges in the hotly contested final of Charnwood Borough Council’s dragons’ den-style competition. Edward Williams, 22, convinced the panel of four

judges that his business was a perfect fit for the office at Charnwood Borough Council’s Ark Business Centre in Loughborough.His company, The Arrogance, designs, manufactures

and distributes promotional packs to thousands of student properties four times a year and has worked with corporate giants including Nokia, Vodka Revolution and Pizza Hut.The Arrogance also provides event management,

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student at Loughborough University, said: “I’m delighted to have won. It’s my birthday on Friday so this is the perfect present!“For me, it is the next step for what I have really being

hoping for. This gives me the stepping stone to move on and build the business and take it to a national stage using Loughborough as my base. The town is an excellent place to build a business.”Edward’s winning pitch means he will now set up shop

in his new office which is rent and service charge free for 12 months. Mayor of Charnwood Jill Vincent will present Edward with the keys to his new office at Charnwood Borough Council’s full council meeting on April 11. The judging panel consisted of the council’s deputy

leader John Bush, Marina Pickles, Loughborough University’s student enterprise manager, Sanjay Pancholi, of Business Link and local businessman Robert Nash.Mr Nash said: “The standard of pitches was excellent

which made the final a very close race. Everyone should be very proud of their efforts - but in the end we felt Edward’s business plan had the edge that we believe will

make him a perfect fit for the Ark Business Centre.”Mr Pancholi said: “Edward also demonstrated how

Arrogance will also add value to the local business community and create employment in the local area.”Simon Jackson, Charnwood Borough Council’s

strategic director for corporate services, said: “This competition has demonstrated there are people out there with some fantastic business ideas who just need a helping hand. “We want to continue to grow Charnwood’s reputation

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the selection of the judges and we look forward to welcoming and working with our new tenant as soon as he moves in.”Ten people applied to enter Charnwood’s Dragons’

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On MOnday 14th March our speaker was dr. Heather Crate, one of the founders of stEPs - originally Charnwood school for Parents- which offers a unique service to children with Cerebral Palsy, down’s syndrome and motor dysfunction. STEPS is situated on

Loughborough Road, Shepshed and occupies the building once St. Botolph’s C of E school. The well qualified staff apply the principles and practices of conductive education pioneered in the Peto Institute in Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Crate’s extremely interesting and moving presentation used a series of pictures showing how the children are aided in their own progress . Their parents, naturally, are invited to participate and are placed at the forefront of their child’s education. Children are admitted from across the East Midlands and there is currently no cost for the services offered by STEPS to the families of pre-school children. It is hoped that fund raising and grant applications will seek to maintain this approach.

Bill Brookman entertained usOn March 28th we were entertained and informed by Bill Brookman speaking on his activities across the world in areas of strife and disaster. He referred, in particular, to his

activities in Somalia and in Haiti where - by using his many skills as an entertainer - he was able to assist the involvement of the indigenous people, despite their suffering, in performing musical and other entertaining activities for their peers. Not only was this a positive activity but also it unearthed local talent which had no opportunity to develop otherwise. Bill has been involved in some extremely dangerous areas of the world bringing hope and enthusiasm where previously there was nothing but despair. His presentation opened our eyes a lot more on the difficulties experienced in repairing infrastructures after such a calamity as The Haiti Earthquake. Our thanks to Bill for this.

Skittles nightBusiness meetings occupied us on

a couple of evenings, planning for future activities. We enjoyed a well-attended skittles night entertaining our colleagues from the Rotary

Club of Coalville. Eleven of our members visited our daughter club Shepshed Charnwood at Kegworth on Tuesday 12th April, enjoying their company and a pleasant meal. The excellent speaker on that evening spoke about the charity, SADS UK (Sudden Adult Death Trust).

Sale and Fashion Show on 6th MayOn Friday May 6th the club is

hosting a SALE AND FASHION SHOW at Shepshed High School from 7.30pm. There will be clothes for the YOUNG & TRENDY and for the MATURE & ELEGANT, sizes 8-26. Tickets are £5.00 (to include tea and coffee). At the end of the evening one can sort through the rails of over 1,000 items of clothing from the MAJOR HIGH STREET STORES. Ample parking.On Monday 30th May the club

will be having its usual charity stall at The Oaks Country Fair. We hope to see you there On Friday June 10th we shall be holding a concert at St.Botolph’s Church from 7pm involving the St.Botolph’s School choir, the wind band from Garendon High School, Loughborough and the local, highly regarded female trio the “ Do Re Mi singers” . Tickets will be £4.00 children under 14 free.

News from The Interact Club of Hind LeysInteract is Rotary International’s

service club for young people aged 14 –18.Interact clubs carry out two

community service projects each year, including one that furthers international understanding and goodwill. The Interact club was set up last May and the members have

been active in various ways.On Friday 8th. April the Hind Leys

Interact club held a “Shepshed Has Talent” evening , where ten acts competed with each other in front of two judges. The standard, typical of that achieved by students at Hind Leys Specialist Arts College, was extremely good. The winner was Adam Ogrodzinsky who performed three pieces on the college grand piano to great acclaim. Although the audience was thin the appreciation of the audience showed their delight at such performances. All the acts were a great credit to themselves and to the college. This effort was to raise funds for the Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough and ,including a sum raised at a students lunchtime “do” before Xmas, £250 was the result.On Wednesday 13th April the

changeover of members took place as Year 13s bowed out, after a very good year, for the new team, currently year 12, to take over. Last year’s President James Curtis was unavoidably absent so Vice President Duncan McGregor passed over the chain of office to Lily Patrick.The other significant event in the

ceremony was the presentation from the year 13 treasurer Nathan Harris of a cheque for £250 to Mrs. Margaret Harvey an ambassador for Rainbows. Mrs Harvey, during her expression of thanks indicated that the Hind Leys Interact Club’s donation would be highlighted in the new building at the hospice.The President of The Rotary

Club of Shepshed Rtn.Michael Fowkes presented each of the new team with an Interact lapel pin and thanked them for their commitment.

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Nathan Harris presents a cheque for £250 to Mrs. Margaret Harvey - an ambassador for Rainbows.

Election Candidates

the following candidates have been validly nominated for election on thursday 5th May 2011 for the shepshed area:

Borough CouncillorsShepshed East Ward

Liz Bebbington (Con.)Jane Lennie (Lab.)Claire Poole (Lab.)Cynthia Drummond Popley (LibDem.)John Drummond Popley (LibDem.)Joan Tassell (Con.)

Shepshed West WardBernard William Burr (Con.)Mark James Fox (Lab.)Tracey Anne Hill (LibDem.)Diane Jayne Horn (LibDem.)Christine Mary Radford (Con.)Glenys Kathleen Timson (Lab.)

Town CouncillorsShepshed East Ward

Liz Bebbington (Con.)Gary Docherty (Con.)Bill Gilmour (Con.)Andrew Hawkey (Con.)Bill Hutchinson (LibDem.)Jane Lennie (Lab.)Stephen Hedley Mark Londesborough (Lab.)Grantley Walter Lycett (LibDem.)Claire Marie Poole (Lab.)Cynthia Drummond Popley (LibDem.)Richard John Tabberer (Lab.)

Shepshed West WardBernard William Burr (Con.)Robert Ewing (Lab.)Ian Hamilton-Smith (Con.)Tracey Anne Hill (LibDem)Diane Jayne Horn (LibDem)June Lennie Barry Perkins (Lab.)John Drummond Popley (LibDem)Christine Mary Radford (Con.)Joan Tassell (Con.)Glenys Kathleen Timson (Lab.)

The father of a family - who was a big-time techie - got his oldest daughter an iPhone for her birthday. He also got an iPad for his son. Later he bought an iPod for the youngest daughter. Then, when his wedding anniversary rolled around, he got his wife an iRon. That’s when the fight began.


A note left for a pianist from his wife: “Gone Chopin, have Liszt, Bach in a Minuet.”

Nostalgia Spot

No windscreen wipers in those days!Maisie Walker has kindly sent us a few reminiscences about Old Shepshed. Maisie has set up a web site about Old Shepshed - visit www.memorylanehf.oddquine.co.uk

My HusBand was born and bred here and his father used to own buses. I was an evacuee from the

London Blitz and came to Loughborough in 1941 and met my hubby in 1946. We married in 1949 and

came to live opposite the Queens Head in Church Side in a shared house with a Mr Kerry which has now been rebuilt into a nursing home I believe. Attached I have sent photos

of two of the buses plus my father-in-law’s old phone card. He was one of the first 100

people to have a phone during those days so I was told. He had the buses before my hubby was born in 1928 although my hubby can remember them. He can also remember that his Dad had two more buses after those pictured and one of them had a piano in it which was known as the music bus. I don’t have photos of these, but I was told that they were made at the Willowbrook Coach Builders. The bus with the piano in was on show

in London at Earls Court and that is where my father-in-law saw it and put the order in for one. The bus with the piano was bought for £800 and the piano was at the back of the driver. In the summer the roof of the bus would slide back. From what hubby tells me the buses

were all hand painted then. One thing that amazes me is how

the heck did the vehicles in the photos manage to go about 60+ miles without folks having to get out and push them. Just look at the narrow wheels on them AND they had no windscreen wipers. If it rained the driver had to push out the window, as you can see from the photo’s so that he could see his way along. What you might term as death on wheels.The driver always had a mate with him

so that if it came down foggy the mate would walk in front of the coach waving a red lamp about so that the driver knew he was still on the road. Talk about living dangerously.

Maisie Walker

Diary for St.Botolph’s Church, Shepshed & St James’ Church, Oaks in CharnwoodTuesday, 3rd May - � pm Tuesday Group Speaker: Lady Barbara Lyle James – Twilight Dreams Contact: Sheila Bradford 01�0� �0�� At: St Botolph’s Church Hall

Saturday, 7th May - 1.�0 pm Oaks Gardening Club Outing to Coton Manor Garden Contact: Wilf Shelton 01�0� �0�� At. St James, Oaks in Charnwood

Every Friday during term time 10 am – 11.�0 am Cheeky Chops Contact: Karen Chapman 0��1�� At: St Botolph’s Church Hall

Friday, 6th May St Botolph’s Mothers Union Outing to see ‘Beauty & the Beast at Loughborough Town Hall Contact: Judeth Roper 01�0� �0�� At: St Botolph’s Church Hall

Monday, 16th May - �.�0 pm St James’ Mothers Union Speaker: Jill Abel – Childrens Trust Work in Peru Contact: Janet Quenby 01�0� �0�1�� At: St James - Oaks Storer Hall

Tuesday, 17th May - � pm Tuesday Group Speaker – Clifford Newton – Memories Contact: Sheila Bradford 01�0� ��1�� At: St Botolph’s Church Hall

Friday, 20th May - �-� pm Fold – Group for people with learning difficulties Contact: Kathy Cole 01�0� �0�11� At: St Botolph’s Church Hall

Monday, 30th May Oaks Country Fair Contact: Anne Whiteman 01�0� �0��

Sat, 18th & Sun, 19th June St Botolph’s Week-end Contact: Colin Stinchcombe 01�0� �0�� St Botolph’s Church

Further details can be obtained from The Parish Office – Tel. 01�0� �0�� or Email: [email protected] There are other groups which meet within the two parishes which are as follows:- Oaks Seniors – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Storer Hall. For further details contact Sheila Bass 01�0� �0��1�. Meeting Point – Every other Tuesday in Oaks Meeting Room. For further details contact Lesley Bates 01�0� �0��. Both these events are attached to Oaks Storer Hall.

Online MORI Survey - HAVE YOUR SAYDo you want the Children’s Heart Centre at Glenfield Hospital to stay open?if you want the Children’s Heart Centre at glenfield Hospital to remain open, please make your views known by taking part in an online MOri survey at:http://www.ipsos-mori.com/safeandsustainable


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Services at Charnwood Road Baptist ChurchSunday 1st May 10.��am Morning Worship & Sunday Club �pm Evening Worship & Communion

Sunday 8th May 10.��am Morning Worship & Sunday Club �pm Evening Worship

Tuesday 10th May �.00pm IGnight – Coffee & Music

Friday 13th May �.�0pm Oriental Cooking Class

Sunday 15th May 10.��am Morning Worship & Communion �pm Evening Worship

Sunday 22nd May 10.��am Morning Worship & Sunday Club �pm Evening Worship

Sunday 29th May 10.��am Morning Worship & Sunday Club �pm Evening Worship

Regular Events• �.�0pm Bible Study House Groups

every Tuesday • �.��pm Ladies Fellowship Every

Wednesday • �pm Girls Brigade Every Friday

Services At St Botolph’s Church, ShepshedSunday, 1st May � am Holy Communion 10 am Family Service � pm Parish Eucharist

Sunday, 8th May � am Holy Communion 10 am Parish Eucharist � pm BCP Evensong

Sunday, 15th May � am Holy Communion 10 am Parish Eucharist � pm Celebration of Life Memorial Service - with Shepshed Funeral Service

Sunday, 22nd May � am Holy Communion 10 am Parish Eucharist

Sunday, 29th May � am Holy Communion 10 am Family Service � pm Parish Eucharist

Wednesday morning Holy Communion 10 am St Botolph’s �th, 11th, 1�th and ��th May

Services At St James’ Church, Oaks In CharnwoodSunday 1st May �.�0 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion �.00 pm BCP Evensong

Sunday, 8th May �.�0 am Holy Communion �.00 pm BCP Evensong

Sunday, 15th May �.�0 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Family Service �.00 pm Holy Communion

Sunday, 22nd May �.�0 am BCP Holy Communion �.00 pm BCP Evensong

Sunday, 29th May �.�0 am Holy Communion �.00 pm Pet Service in the Field

There is the story of a minister who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: “I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building programme. The bad news is, it’s still out there in your pockets.”

Shepshed Ford celebrates its 30th year!in 1982 Paul Watson aged just 22 embarked on a career in the Motor trade and established his own Company ‘Watson & Cook Motors’ and specialised in the servicing and body repair of automobiles.The Company

went from strength to strength - thanks mainly to good business management and personal recommendations - and in 1994 became a Ford Retail Dealer. The Company

- renamed ‘Shepshed Ford’ - was authorised to sell new Ford vehicles together with quality used vehicles. Being under the Ford umbrella brings with it additional obligations and

quality standards. From their new Charnwood Road showrooms the Company has to adhere to Ford’s service criteria, and employees are Ford Trained Technicians including 2 Master Technicians who are all qualified to carry out extended servicing to Ford warranties, and repairs to Ford and other vehicles.Although selling cars produced by one of the largest companies in the

world, Shepshed Ford is still very much a family-run business serving the local community and surrounding areas.The employees offer a friendly and personal service, and two of the staff

have a total of over 50 years service to the Company - an indication that the Shepshed Ford is a caring employer.Paul Watson Managing Director sums up Shepshed Fords success by

saying “We pride ourselves on constant high levels of service and customer retention, which has helped to keep the business growing and successful through all trading conditions.”Shepshed Ford would like to thank all their customers for their continued

support.All customers old and new are welcome to visit their showroom,

throughout their celebration period, where they will be offering attractive deals to help their continued success throughout 2011.


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Christchurch Methodist Events

in AprilSunday May 1st 10:��am All Age Worship �:00pm Evening Worship - M Collins

Wednesday May 4th �:��pm Ladies Guild - Samuel the listening prophet

Friday May 6th �:�0am Coffee Morning & Fund Raising Stall (weather permitting)

Sunday May 8th 10:��am Communion Service & Junior Church - B Greet �:00pm Evening Worship - A Wells

Wednesday May 11th �:��pm Ladies Guild - An afternoon with Rev Jane Carter


Saturday May 14th �:00am Fundraising Plant Sale & Stalls

Sunday May 15th 10:��am Morning Worship & Junior Church - P Cox �:00pm Evening Worship - D James

Wednesday May 18th �:��pm Ladies Guild Christchurch Rally - S Collins


Saturday May 21st �:00pm Knit & Natter @ Christchurch

Sunday May 22nd 10:��am Morning Service & Junior Church - R Newton �:00pm Circuit Service @ Christchurch

Wednesday May 25th �:��pm Ladies Guild - Members Afternoon

Thursday May 26th �:00pm Christchurch Fellowship - My hobby is painting


Sunday May 29th 10:��am Communion Service & Junior Church - A Wells �:00pm Evening Worship - M Wormald

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It’s a Magical Life!Says Philosophical Phyllis

The Red BookConsidering writing a piece on ‘Synchronicity’ – that

event occurrence which brings two linked things together in quick succession and never fails to bring a smile to my face – I thought that this month I would instead, alert readers to the foundation studies of the man who ‘coined the word’. Namely the availability of The Red Book, hidden from the general public for many decades, a book written by Carl Jung.

Extra large, heavy and expensive, this work of art is worth every penny. It describes in beautifully hand-written words and exquisite artwork, his ‘Inner Journey’ which was to become the basis of all his future works.

The first half is hand written in his native tongue and the other part translated into English with an excellent commentary to enhance our understanding of his experiences. Available from AMAZON - priced at £89.40

Rotarians reward young achievers

tHis is the 17th year that the rotary Club of shepshed Charnwood have organised a competition for young Writers in cooperation with the English department of Harry Carlton school in East leake, and last tuesday at the club’s weekly meeting at the Whitehouse hotel in kegworth, the winners were present to receive their awards.The competition is in 2 parts and the winners of the Junior Section were1st Isobel Branch, 2nd Molly Callon and 3rd Douglas Creek, and the

Senior Section prize winners were 1st Alex Forry, 2nd Alex Gray and 3rd Joshua Parry.They each received a framed certificate and a cash prize from Rotary

President Roger Hutchinson, who paid tribute to the effort made by all participants to reach such a high standard. He also thanked the staff at Harry Carlton School for their important contribution, especially Mrs Lesley Bonser, Head of the English Department. The winning entry in each section now goes on to a District competition comprising over 80 Rotary clubs.The competition is sponsored by Pinders Solicitors of Derby.The Rotary club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 for 8.00pm at the

Whitehouse Hotel in Kegworth and anyone wanting more information about Rotary activities is very welcome to come along.The picture shows the winners with, from the left, Graham Legg,

Headmaster of Harry Carlton School, Rotary President Roger Hutchinson and Rotary President Elect Bill Watson.

Get crafty

Spoon Carving for Beginners

COME alOng to Beacon Hill Country Park on saturday 28th May and learn some basic skills, and make something to take home with you. Pre-Booking is essential. There is a cost of £50 per person

plus car parking. T: 0116 305 8790.

Local writer’s work available at SagaZonea lOCal lady contacted shepshed Eye last month to let us know about the sagaZone website.On the website - which is aimed at

people over 50 - you’ll find a lively host of people to talk to online about a huge range of interesting subjects. As well as providing a discussion forum, the site gives members the opportunity to upload their poetry and prose for the enjoyment of others. It’s free to become a member. The lady who called us is a prolific

blogger on the SagaZone site, and has uploaded lots of interesting articles and observations on life. Her nom de plume on the SagaZone website is Fat Margot.

New book about bygone ShepshedlOCal historian Marjorie shulz has written her third book about the town’s history.A Further Stroll Around

Bygone Shepshed focuses on Shepshed’s industrial heritage, covering the history of framework knitting which was once the main occupation locally.Other chapters cover religion, the

great De Lisle family property sale, and the war years. A Further Stroll Around

Bygone Shepshed is priced at £13.95. It is on sale now at Shepshed Books and Loughborough Library as well as Shepshed Building Society. Shepshed Building Society donated £250 to Panda Eyes toward the publication of the book.


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