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April Ist 2011

North Kilworth News

Do you want the good news or the bad news? Ok, bad news first. Chancellor Osborne increased the duty on beer, wine etc considerably in his recent budget- well we are all in this together! The good news? It won’t affect any of us in the village as there’s no pub to buy the stuff. Seriously though, this is very bad news for the village whether you were a pub regular or not. For starters, IT IS RECKONED THAT A PUB IS WORTH EIGHT PER CENT ON VILLAGE PROPERTY VALUES ALONE. Then there is the importance to the community not only for employment, but also social issues. The White Lion was the neighbourhood living room. Well, this particular living room is both bare and devoid of inhabitants and that is a tragedy that must only be allowed to be a temporary situation. The village pub is a friendly light on a dark winter night, a gathering place for darts, pool, skittles, food and the inevitable village gossip. Particularly galling is the fact that The Lion appeared to be heading in the right direction. Locals and visitors were using it on an increasing basis both for eating out and meeting for a sociable drink, so the immediate horizon shone brightly. The reasons for closure are well known with rumour and counter rumour abounding as befits any self-respecting village, but it would serve no useful purpose to debate the issue or offer locals’ opinions here. The fact is The Lion was serving us well and for the time being is gone, the pub must be re-established and soon! On other matters, the democratic process was brought kicking and screaming into the Market Harborough Council Chamber on Feb. 24th when the planning application for a 240 berth marina in North Kilworth was refused after previously being passed by the planning committee despite a recommendation of refusal by Highways on traffic issues, a decision we are told that is almost unheard of in the circumstances. Consequently, the application was called in for a full council hearing and was defeated by 19 votes to 7. Speaking against the application were Parish Councillors Peter Jones, Stuart Dainton and Jude Hardwick supported by villagers Ian Duncombe and Dave Ritson. District Councillors put a variety of questions to speakers both for and against the proposals before registering their votes. The reasons for refusal were not only for the traffic impact but also for the sheer size of the project which was not thought to be in keeping with the local environment. Whether this is the end of the matter is at present unclear. Watch this space!

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Visit our website Enter your postcode on our website at www.leics.police.uk where you can comment on and suggest priorities, view crime maps for your area, email your neighbourhood officer, check police station opening times and find out when your next local policing meeting is taking place. You told us... Anti-social behaviour in the form of street drinking,associated litter and rubbish fires, in and around Lutterworth Community College playing fields, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm to midnight. We responded...This problem solving plan was generated due to complaints from school staff who

were in turn receiving calls from residents backing onto the playing field. The flash point was exam leave and summer holidays. Warmer weather meant young persons would congregate, have BBQ's and consume alcohol on the field. This lead to rowdy nuisance behaviour and noise issues by some. A Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) has been passed covering this area as well as the wider town centre. This order prohibits street drinking and gives local officers powers to seize alcohol from persons of any age. Alcohol seizures have taken place by patrolling police officers using these powers. The local team has conducted regular uniformed and covert patrols moving youths on when needed. The area had suffered with minor fire setting and one young person was identified and placed on a fire setting course with the Fire Service. This outcome was achieved by partnership working through the Joint Action Group (JAG) process. The school estates manager has been consulted with via the JAG also but has no budget to improve the area at present. The school have agreed to litter pick the area to keep it clean. Local residents have been updated via a local Key Individual and also via call backs by local officers.Some of the issues have resolved themselves due to the time of year. Local officers plan to work closely with the school truancy officers this year come exam time to try and prevent a reoccurrence of this problem again.

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NORTH KILWORTH WI North Kilworth WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Village hall, at 7.30pm New members and guests are always very welcome. For more information contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe@gmail.com/ 880650 March Meeting. Many thanks to Gaye, who at very short notice, gave a talk about diabetes. Members are now much more knowledgable about the causes and treatment of the condition. The next meeting will be on Thursday 21st March 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The speaker is Admiral James Perowne and he will be talking about ‘Life in a submarine. This will be an open meeting. Flowers & Raffle- Rita Mercer-Jones and catering- Rita Mercer-Jones & Jean Lee Everyone welcome. (including men!!)

Become a Waste Action Volunteer The role of a Waste Action Volunteer includes: • Raising awareness of issues of waste and the various ways to reduce it • Encouraging people to carry out waste prevention behaviour. • Promote the personal benefits of reducing waste, such as saving money and the environment • Encourage people to actively reduce waste through activities such as composting, using real nappies, recycling and donating unwanted items • Promoting the Leics County Council (LCC) and Leics Waste Partnership (LWP) waste prevention and recycling campaigns • Promoting the sale of subsidised compost bins & food waste digesters. For information visit northkilworth.com or www.lesswaste.org.uk/index/prevention/waste_action_volunteers.htm Handy New Booklet for Older People The booklet, called Local Services for Older People, has been produced by Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) and Harborough District Council. It features useful contact details for help with travel, finance, health, pharmacies, security and leisure, including a number of social groups. A copy can be obtained at the district council reception, the Settling Rooms, Market Harborough library, or downloaded from the council’s website. www.harborough.gov.uk/olderpeople Aerosols & Foil Trays can now be Recycled. Residents will have the chance to recycle empty aerosol containers and foil trays by placing them in the existing green glass and tins recycling box. These will then be collected from the kerbside as part of the normal weekly collections. Aerosols such as deodorant, shaving foam, body spray, hair spray, air-freshener and furniture polish, along with aluminium foil such as takeaway trays, pie and quiche cases and some oven-ready meals, can all be put into the green box. Starts 14th March. Airfield Farm – Harborough District Council has extended the deadline for public comments to July 1, 2011. Developers Hallam Land Management & William Davis Ltd have put forward a planning application to build up to 1,000 homes at the site, approximately 1km to the north of the town centre. The plans also include a hotel and marina, country park, primary school,

and a local centre with retail, healthcare and community uses. The documents are available on the council’s website at www.harborough.gov.uk/planning/airfieldfarm More Free Help for Alcohol Concerns People who are concerned about how much alcohol they drink, or who are worried about someone else’s drinking, can get extra help after a support scheme was extended. The drop-in service, at Bower House in Coventry Road , Market Harborough, will continue an extra month – until the end of April 2011. The project – which has been running since January – offers help and advice to anyone worried about alcohol, or those who simply need more information. The confidential sessions focus on the effects of alcohol, strategies to cut down on use, support for families and friends, and referrals if needed. They also aim to reduce the harm caused to people and their families by alcohol misuse, as well as address issues of alcohol-related crime. The service is run by the Harborough District Community Safety Partnership and voluntary organisation Leicestershire Community Projects Trust, which specialises in alcohol and drug issues. Meerkat Harborough Apparently Market Harborough has won?? You may be interested in this link… http://meerkovo.comparethemarket.com/meerkovian#lead-story Register to vote On the 5 May 2011 residents of Harborough district will be voting to elect their local district councillors. On the same day a referendum is also being held on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons. A referendum asks people to vote yes or no to a proposal. For this referendum voters will receive a ballot paper with the question: ‘At present, the UK uses the ‘first past the post’ system to elect MPs to the House of Commons. Should the ‘alternative vote’ system be used instead?’ Any resident who has recently moved into the Harborough district and/or are unsure if they are registered to vote, or if they want a postal vote or a vote where a proxy votes on their behalf, should contact Harborough District Council Electoral Services Team on

01858 82 82 82 or go to the Electoral Commissions website www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for an application form. Closing date 14th April "Green cone" deal to reduce food waste. Since May 2008 scores of the special bins have been sold at a cut down rate by Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of the Leicestershire Waste Partnership, helping families reduce the amount of leftover food they send to landfill. All sorts of food waste, from fish and chips to curries and fruit to cooked meat and bones, can be scraped into the device which cleverly turns it into water, carbon dioxide and nutrients which are absorbed back into the soil. The Green Cone costs £7.50*, which includes free professional installation, other composters such as wormeries and Green Johannas are also available at discount prices. The Future of Childrens’ Heart Services in Leicestershire; The NHS has launched a major public consultation on the way children's congenital heart services should be provided in the future. Congenital heart condition means the heart condition exists at birth. The NHS is urging everyone in Leicester, Leics and Rutland with an interest in children's heart services to take part in the consultation and have their say on these vital services. Please find out more & complete the questionnaire by visiting: http://www.lcr.nhs.uk/_Gettinginvolved-Consultationsandquestionnaires-2011-Childrenscongenitalheartservices.aspx As part of the consultation on the future of children’s congenital heart services an East Midlands regional public event will take place on: Thursday 16 June between 6pm and 8pm at The Walkers Stadium, Leicester City Football Club, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL If you would like to register for this event please visit: https://www.eventsforce.net/safeandsustainable Events and exhibitions in Leicestershire during April, including Harborough Museum, Snibston, Donnington-le-Heath, Bosworth and the records Office in Wigston. Events are suitable for all ages including many for adults alone and families. Visit northkilworth.com for the complete April listings Many more events are available beyond April in the Events Guide

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SOLAR ENERGY OPEN DAY

Village hall 5pm-7.30pm Prior to the Parish Council Meeting

Evo-Energy & Sunswitch will be on hand to answer any questions on Solar Energy

North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting of the N.K.R.G. is on Thursday, 28th April, 8.00p.m. at Timhelou. The book to read is “We Had It So Good” by the Orange Prize for Fiction winner Linda Grant. In “We Had It So Good” Linda Grant examines the experiences and values of her own post-war generation, those baby-boomers who “had it so good,” and to whom “nothing bad is supposed to happen.” This fictional work comes highly praised by critics, one of whom writes, “My only complaint? I fear I may not read a better

book this year. See if you agree.

Saturday 14th May

Quiz Night in aid of The Kilworth Challenge Doors open 7.00pm, £5.00 per person

including hot supper Saturday 21st May 8.00pm Streetwise

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Every 2nd Thursday – Bingo. Eyes Down at 8.00pm

** If you’d like to keep up to date with events at the Sports Club, why not join our mailing list. Leave your e-mail address at the bar or e-mail to heather.conopo@btinternet.com**

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LADIES NETBALL Ladies netball continues to be played every Thursday at The All Weather Area, weather permitting. There are also no sessions during the children’s school holidays. All welcome to join 7.00pm- 8.00pm Free to members. £1 for non-members

49’ers club Congratulations to the latest winners: John Ward, Rona Purdham, Jacob Morgan, Jack Duncan, John & Bea Poole, David & Carolyn Sanders, Francis & Jill Mordaunt, Bill & Diane Griffiths We have a couple of numbers free if you’d like to join in the club? The 49’ers is a fundraising lottery with winners chosen from the National Lottery Bonus Ball. Each week £35 is paid out to a lucky winner. To join it just costs you £1 a week which is paid by quarterly, half-yearly or annual subscription. The money raised goes towards our village hall. Contact Sue Winstanley 881798 or email sue.yoga@btinternet.com

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Car Club Unfortunately there was not a sufficient response to the car club questionnaire circulated to take the initiative forward. Only 2 responses for the club were received, but thank you to those who did express an interest and it may be that it can be revisited again at the end of the year.

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PLANNING MATTERS 09/00754/AGR: Erection of agricultural building for an egg packing store: Evergreen Field Farm Pincet Lane North Kilworth. HDC had served the enforcement notice on the owners and occupiers. There was an appeal process and as such the matter was still on going. As result of the action by HDC an application has been lodged as following: 11/00229/FUL: Retrospective application for change of use to B8 (decorative surfacing contractors depot): Evergreen Field Farm Pincet Lane The application was discussed and the Clerk was requested to circulate draft letter highlighting the points raised in the circulated comment sheet. 11/00234/TCA: Works to trees: The Smithy 6 Green Lane North Kilworth. Awaiting comments from Tree Wardens 11/00081/TCA: Works to trees: Honey Cottage 17 Dag Lane North Kilworth. Application Permitted 11/00017/TCA: Works to trees: Holly Tree House Cranmer Lane North Kilworth: Application Permitted 10/01713/FUL: Change of use to 240 berth marina, formation of boat-yard, erection of workshop building, office, chandlery building and brokerage building, and formation of hard standing and car parking areas, and creation of an access (revised scheme of 09/01589/FUL): Land off Station Road North Kilworth. Application refused by HDC The Chairman invited Mr Goode to speak on the way forward in the light of the refusal of the application by HDC. He indicated that he wished to circulate a document to households in the village highlighting the questions that needed to be addressed. The Parish Council agreed to the Chairman’s suggestion that a Sub Committee be formed to discuss the options available. It was noted that there was a need for the applicant to be more realistic in the artist’s impressions that are presented. The Clerk was requested to contact as a matter of urgency the officer responsible for commenting on the highway requirements to see what would be an acceptable form of junction in highway terms. FINANCIAL MATTERS The Clerk reported that the Parish Council may have to register with HMRC as an employer. It was agreed that a replacement litter bin be ordered and be fixed outside the White Lion public house. Correspondence had not been received regarding a donation from the Parish Council towards the newly fitted boiler. Councillor Lawrence intimated that there was to be a meeting of the Village Hall Committee on 15th March and he would report back. The Clerk informed the meeting that as of close of business on 28th February 2011 the current account stood at £10357.15 of which £4426.87 was ring fenced for the Heritage Initiative Grant. The reserve account stood at £9962.53. LOCAL ISSUES Stoney Track: There had been no feedback from County Councillor Hart on this subject. The matter of the provision of a definitive map of the adopted highways within the village was also outstanding from Councillor Hart. A plan had been circulated from the County Council Lighting Department indicating the street light that would be turned off after midnight. The Chairman agreed to contact the County with some proposed amendments for their consideration.He also agreed to respond to the County Council’s consultation on green wedges highlighting the various green areas within the village. ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA The Floodlit Sports Sub Committee raised £1116.85 at the recent Safari Supper and that the Committee are grateful to the hospitality and generosity of all the villagers who took part. This together with the £461.95 made at the Millionaires evening has made a very good start to the year. Whilst the bank balance may seem extremely healthy, it is important that we keep fund raising so that the Sub Committee have the money in place when they need to re-surface the All Weather Play Area so that this excellent facility can be kept in good condition for the future. Money is also needed to maintain the Children's Play Park. The Sub Committee are offering 2 free months membership of the All Weather Play Area for those who are not currently members. Re-enrolment for current members will take place in May. The Clerk reported that he had banked £299.65 in respect of income from Millionaires Evening, £1116.95 from the Safari Supper and £54.50 from general income making a total of £1471.10. At the close of business on 26th January there was £4038.89 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 31st December 2010 was £19777.14. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Richard Windley circulated a draft report on the way forward for consideration. He indicated that there would need to be a name change of the umbrella organisation to Development Trust. There was to be a meeting of the Parish Council Sub Committee on 17th March when the draft report would be finalised and circulated to the village for comment. He also added that he had been able to source some risk money that would be available to pursue the matter further. There was a need to advertise for possible sites for inclusion which would be discussed at the meeting on 17th March. It was agreed that there would be an open meeting held in the Village Hall on 28th April at 7.00 pm. Councillor Jones intimated that the CIC were investigating the possibility of grants from British Gas regarding the bulk supply of electricity and smart meters. ANY OTHER BUSINESS It was noted that the complaint regarding the condition of the footpath on the north side of the A4304 between Millennium Close and Rosedale had been dealt with by the County Council. Comment was made as to the state of verges within the village. The Clerk was requested to write to HDC with regard to the size of the refuse vehicles serving the as it was felt that they were one of the major contributors of verge damage. Complaints were noted regarding the visibility from High Street onto the A4304.The complaint is the fact that since the closure of the Swan public house parked vehicles reduce the forward visibility from High Street. The Clerk was requested to notify the County Council of the problem and to inform the County Councillor of the Parish Council’s concern. He also agreed to email the Chairman of the content of his complaint so that it could be replicated in the hope that some action would be taken. It was agreed that the possible purchase of a defibrillator for village use be deferred to a later meeting pending additional information on costs and location. Councillor Lawrence agreed to speak to a contact he had and Councillor Hardwick would investigate further the costs involved. A parishioner made reference to bollards that resembled small children which had the effect of reducing speeds where they were placed. She agreed to circulate details to the Parish Council for future consideration. The Clerk informed the meeting that he had had a reply to his suggestion that material which arose from road resurfacing could be used to improve the access to the Sports Club. He was informed that any surplus materials were taken back to the County Council Depot and recycled from there and of consequence were not available. The Clerk agreed to contact the County Council again to see if they would sort the problem to the Sports Club out. Councillor Jones indicated that he had information on how to become a parish councillor as the election for Parish Councils would be held in May. Councillor Dainton indicated that this meeting would be his last Parish Council meeting as he was not seeking re-election. He indicated that he wished to concentrate his efforts in the Community Interest Company. The Chairman thanked him for his help and assistance over several important village matters whilst a Councillor.

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Dear Judith I have been recently driving though North Kilworth and was looking for my father's house there. He grew up in the village in the early years of the 1900's. He was actually born in 1897. His name was Mansel Jackson and the family lived at a house called The Billet. I would love to know if ther is any trace of the Jackson family in North Kilworth and would be very grateful for any information. Yours sincerely Sue Cross Brown Peter Wasn’t it your house, Ivy House, that was known as The Billet? Do you have any papers about previous owners/occupiers? For interest, in the 1891 Census when Maud Jackson was living there, seemingly without her husband. Her son, Mansel, was 8 suggesting he was born in 1883, in India. His brother Frank was 6 and born in North Kilworth suggesting they moved back from India 6 or 7 years earlier. They were not there in 1881 nor were they in 1901. Regards Matt HELP!! Due to my unerring ineptitude I need to borrow a metal detector for an hour or so. Does anyone have one! Thank you Norman Byrd PS Our KIlworth Challenge fund raising evening, an Ascot themed race night will be at the village hall on May 7th. Dear Editor As a follow on from last month’s news regarding the Canal development our protestations at the General Council meeting may not have been in vain. It seems that the Traffic impact issues carried substance and it now looks as if a roundabout will be built at the Junction with Station Road large enough to accommodate diversionary Traffic from the A14 when it is closed. Even more surprising is the news that provision will be made for a fourth exit on the northern side in anticipation of the new By Pass being consented across the northern boundary of the village. The looming development of the Canal basin has not been entirely without incident. However reports suggest that the applicants have now agreed that all 240 boats can be used in the Kilworth Challenge with competitors leaping from one to the next against the clock for 3 circuits of the basin. Recent heavy rain coupled to the cessation of deep well pumping from the Pincet Lane Aquifer by Severn Trent has led to a substantial increase in spring flow rates across the Parish. At a recent meeting of the Bogs Committee it was agreed to accede to an approach from British Waterways to allow them to carry out a feasibility study for extending the canal across the Whispering woods to a new basin at the bottom of Spring Lane. To be known as "The Kilworth Arm" this is expected to relieve the pressure on water supplies as a result of anticipated Regattas at the new Marina and system losses at Foxton Locks. The village will receive a Royalty on metered flows expected to exceed £35000 annually. An Interested Villager. 01.04.2011

Sunday 3rd April 4th Sunday of Lent (Purple) Exodus 2.1-10 Mothering Sunday John 19.25b-2 8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Alan Stevens 9.30 am Stanford on Avon Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers 10.30 am Gilmorton Mothering Sunday Service Su Marfell 11.15 am Catthorpe Village Service Judith Smith 11.15 am Misterton Morning Prayer Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Revd Emma Davies Sunday 10th April 5th Sunday of Lent (Purple) Ezekiel 37.1-14 John 11.1-45 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers 9.45 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Alan Stevens 10.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 10.30 am Gilmorton Family Service Su Marfell 11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall 6.00 pm North Kilworth Evensong Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies Tuesday 12th April 9.30 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd John Randall Sunday 17th April Palm Sunday (Red) 10.00 am Peatling Parva

10.00 am at Village Hall for procession to church for 10.30 am service

Avon Swift Group Service Holy Communion (CW)

Revd Emma Davies Preacher: Canon David Monteith, Canon Chancellor, Leicester Cathedral

Thursday 21st April Maundy Thursday (White) 1 Corinthians 11.23-26John 13.1-17, 31b-35 7.30 pm Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) with vigil Revds Jane Kennedy/ Emma Davies Friday 22nd April Good Friday 12.00 noon Gilmorton Children’s service for Easter Revd Emma Davies 1.00 pm North Kilworth Service of readings and meditations Revd Jane Kennedy 2.00 pm Kimcote Service of readings and meditations Revd Emma Davies 2.00 pm South Kilworth Service of readings and meditations Revd Jane Kennedy Sunday 24th April Easter Day (White/Gold) Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18 6.00 am Ashby Magna – Holly Farm,

Willoughby Rd Holy Communion by the lake at sunrise (CW) followed by breakfast

Revd Jane Kennedy/Revd Emma Davies

8.30 am North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 9.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 10.00 am South Kilworth Family Service (followed by said

communion) Beth Rogers (Revd Jane Kennedy)

10.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Catthorpe Village Service Judith Smith 11.15 am Shawell (with Misterton) Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Keith Wilding All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:- Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Tel: 01455 554065 Churchwarden for St Andrew’s, North Kilworth: Gwillam Price who can be contacted on 01858 880042

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St Andrews Church Flower Rota 03.04.11 Mothering Sunday 17.04.11 Palm Sunday

24.04.11 Easter Day No flowers during LENT Decorating the church for Easter can take place on

Saturday 23rd April. Donations towards lilies can be made to G. Price (880042) or J. Guilfoyle (880574).

Many thanks.

THE ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING The Annual Church Meeting and election of Churchwarden(s) will be held on Thursday 14th April at 7.30pm in the Bowls Club. All are most welcome to attend this meeting, which will be chaired by Rev Emma Davies. The next regular meeting of the PCC will be on Tuesday 29 March at 7.30pm, to approve the accounts for the Annual meeting and deal with any other pressing matters. If anyone wishes to raise anything, please let me know. Regards, Liz Jones

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Lent, life and being alive “I don’t know where the time goes!” This is a phrase I hear often in my conversations with others – sometimes from my own mouth! It is used by people who are busy with all sorts of things and finding it hard to fit anything else in. I hear it from those who lament time seemingly speeding up as they grow older. And I find myself wondering how it can possibly be April again when it seems such a short time since we were telling the Christmas story. It can be disconcerting to feel that time is running away from us. Or that we are not using it as we would like to. Some are too busy to enjoy the time they have. Others watch the time going by, painfully aware that they cannot spend it in the way they want to because of illness, lack of mobility, or a need to depend on others. April finds us in the middle of Lent, a time when we sense that we ought to devote a bit of time to our faith. Do we give things up? Do we take things on? Either way, it seems to demand time and resources to work it all out and to put it all into place. This can put pressure on us – as well as run the risk of leaving us ever more demoralised if we fail. I often think that when it comes to matters of faith we make things rather more complicated than they need to be! When we spend our lives either constantly looking forward to what needs to be done or looking back at what we have not been able to do, it leads to an inability to be alive to the moment in which we find ourselves. The only place we can live is now. The only place we can encounter God is now. After all, God described himself as “I am”, not “I was” or “I shall be”. Rather than focusing on what we need to give up or to take on during the remaining weeks of Lent, why not try to spend just a few minutes every day enjoying the present moment – being rather than doing? Become aware of the beauty of nature coming to life in bud and birdsong. Let the preoccupations of the day slip away for a moment. Above all, dare to be open to the possibility that God is there with you and invite God into the moment with you. This is prayer – a space for God to find us and us to find God, a space to know we are alive, rather than just living. Jesus said that he came to bring life in all its fullness. Before April is over we shall again proclaim the astonishing life that God offers to each of us in the reality of Easter. The heart of Christian faith is the belief that Jesus died on the cross and was raised to new life so that we may share in the life of God. It takes a great leap of faith to make the connection between those events 2000 years ago and ourselves today, and to begin to grasp something of the depth of love God has for us, shown in this willing sacrifice. Spending time in the present moment with God is the gateway to understanding something of his love for each of us. And that will be time well-spent, no matter how quickly it passes. I wish you all many moments with God – and a very happy Easter too. Revd Emma Davies

Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel Services (all at 6.30pm)

Apr 3 Mr. Roger Stephenson Apr 10 Mr. John Pearse Apr 17 Mr. Michael Mays Apr 24 Rev. Brian Kennard - The Lord's Supper May 1 Mr. Gordon Herbert May 8 Mr. Peter Cooper May 15 Mr. Roy Bills - Church Anniversary May 22 Miss Eileen Bromley May 29 Rev. Brian Kennard - The Lord's Supper Coffee mornings at 25 High Street, HB, on April 20th and May 18th, 10 am to 12 noon.

LENT and EASTER 2011

LENT GROUPS Groups are following this year’s York course for Lent entitled “Rich Inheritance: Jesus’ legacy of love”. Each session is introduced on CD by leading Christian thinkers, and offers questions for discussion. Sessions last 1-1.5 hours and include tea/coffee. Please come along to a group if you can even if you can only make one or two sessions – all welcome. Remaining Sessions: Walton Baptist Chapel, Tuesday 5th April at 10.15 am. For more information contact Gordon Herbert on 01858 880492. Kimcote/Walton/Gilmorton, Thursdays at 7.30 pm: 7th April at 14 Turville Road, Gilmorton 14th April at 14 Porlock Drive, Gilmorton For more information contact Emma Davies on 01455 556573. North Kilworth, Church Room, Wednesday 6th and 13th at 10.30 am. For more information contact Emma Davies on 01455 556573. Willoughby Waterleys, Mondays at 7.30 pm. For more information contact Jenny Sharp on 0116 279 9049. SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Group Service for Palm Sunday – 17th April 2011: Peatling Parva. Meet at the Village Hall at 10am to walk with donkey and palms to church for 10.30am service. Preacher: Canon David Monteith, Canon Chancellor at Leicester Cathedral. Chrism Eucharist for Maundy Thursday – 21st April at 11am in the Cathedral followed by lunch for all at St. Martins House next door. President & Preacher: The Bishop. Join the clergy and licensed lay ministers of the diocese in this annual service which includes the Renewal of Ordination Vows, the Celebration of Ministries and Blessing of the Holy Oils. Group Service for Maundy Thursday – 21st April at 7.30pm at Ashby Magna Church. Communion service followed by vigil. Services of meditations and readings for Good Friday, 22nd April: North Kilworth Church at 1pm, Kimcote Church at 2pm, South Kilworth Church at 2pm. Children’s Service for Easter at Gilmorton Church at 12noon (following Good Friday Club for primary school children, 10am-12noon in the Village Hall – tel. Su Marfell for details on 01455 550190). Various services for Easter Day – see service schedule for details. ALL WELCOME. FUN FACTORY at Ashby Magna - Tuesday 19th April, 10.30 – 12noon Venue: Ashby Magna Village Hall. Aimed at primary school children. For more details tel. Jenny Sharp on 0116 279 9049.

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On Monday 7th March, Omega escaped (from school) to Holdenby House, on a school trip. Holdenby House

We were greeted in the courtyard by Mistresses; Lettuce, Fortune and Mable. Firstly Mistress Lettuce allocated us with Tudor names, not an exciting name for me just Master Sander! Then she took us into the courtyard and taught us how to use a bow and arrow. The people who achieved a bulls eye got another go. In the end Ollie- or Master Ant as he was called became the champion (I came fourth). After that we practised pike drills- stand pike, shoulder pike, advance pike and charge pike. Then we all stood in lines and charged to the English flag shouting war cries. Soon after we had a chance to experience Tudor cooking, there were lot of activities to have a go at, but we could only do some. There was: butter making, making decorations out of marzipan or sugar paste, bread making and sieving flour. We were allowed to have lunch in the ballroom which was immense, with amazing luxurious paintings and colossal windows that heated the room. Lastly we made felt patterns which looked amazing. They were made by: laying some sheep’s wool horizontally on the bottom half of a piece of muslin. Then we laid some more sheep’s wool vertically on top. Next we made a pattern above, folded the muslin over, wrapped it round a rolling pin and secured it with elastic bands. Finally we rolled it in hot, soapy water, undid it all and let it dry. Afterwards we practised bowing and curtsying- we looked just like real Tudor ladies

and gentlemen. We all had a brilliant day learning about the Tudors and trying new things. By Samuel Hunt

On Monday, 7th March, we went to Holdenby House (majestic house) which is in Northamptonshire. We travelled there by coach, to learn about the Tudors. When we arrived at the house, we ambled off the coach, first we put our lunches away. The next activity was Archery which was great fun.

The next thing we did was the Pike drill. Everyone took a pike which is a long pole that would have had a knife or something sharp on the end of it . We had to learn some actions. After that we went in to the cooking room and each did different tasks like making bread, butter, table decorations, sugar paste and then pottage. Our next activity was calligraphy. We all took a quill which is a feather pen. We stood next to someone and shared a pot of ink and wrote letters to people, and then wrote the A B C.

The thing I liked the best about the school trip was the Archery because I learnt a lot I would give this school trip 10/10,it was the best school trip EVER!!!!

Conclusion

Jessica O’Neill

From Left to right: Louise, Richard, Sue, Robin, Charles & Mick

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GREEN WEDGES The new Government’s agenda means that community views and aspirations regarding green spaces and green wedges in their areas will be a critical consideration in developing future policies and proposals. In particular, we want to know local views on green areas of particular importance to local communities. As well as the current consultation of Parish and Town Councils and County Councillors, local communities will be asked for their views about green spaces in their neighbourhoods through the next round of Community Forums in early 2011 and other engagement and consultation mechanisms are being explored. Further Information If you would like more information about Green Wedges and Green Spaces in your area, please contact: Tom Purnell, Group Manager, Policy Performance and Research; Tel: 0116 305 7019 Email: tom.purnell@leics.gov.uk or Andrew Simmonds, Planning Policy Manager; Tel: 0116 305 7027 Email: andrew.simmonds@leics.gov.uk

YOUR PARISH COUNCIL STILL NEEDS YOU! In May we have the option to vote for our Parish Councillors for the next term. In the interests of regeneration, spreading the work and avoiding possible conflicts of interest at least 3 of the existing team have expressed an interest in standing down. Is this a challenge you would like to put your name forward for? The work is interesting and, in the current political climate, even more relevant to us all. There is a requirement for a minimum number of nominations and if we cannot muster sufficient applicants the running of Parish affairs reverts to Harborough District Council and we have no say in the matter. That must not be allowed to happen so why not try your luck? For information contact our Clerk for the necessary papers -Brian Smith on 01858 880225 or s.mortimer@harborough.gov.uk

You will have a job to say Hello to Robert and Julia because they are not terribly sociable. So this is a new venture for ‘Say Hello To’, which involves us trying to get people involved in the village when they are not 100% convinced that they want to. (Hence no photograph) The Henneseys are not nakedly against contributing to village life, but they don’t see it as a priority, and they reserve the right to choose how much they get involved in village life. So we are inviting all our readers to consider the dilemma that they pose, and to let Nick and Jude know if you have any ideas as to what would arouse their interest and tempt them to get to know a few of us a bit better. Robert and Julia have lived in Rose Close for three years, having moved from London where they were used to being ignored and jostled whenever they dared to use the tube. Robert still commutes to London, where he works as Promotions Manager for Ryan Air, and Julia now works for Birmingham City Council as a Recruiter. She is charged with making sure that advertised jobs come across as proper jobs rather than non-jobs and with monitoring the recruitment process. One of her successes involved a job that was about to be advertised as ‘Manager of Re-cycled Foodstuffs – Neachells.’ Julia recognised that this was totally inappropriate, and could give people the wrong impression, and indeed fail to dig up the right sort of applicants. Thanks to her intervention, the job was advertised as ‘Plant Manager – Neachells Sewage Works’, and a suitable candidate was found. Robert also faces the pressures of working life in 2011, as he battles with declining demand and persuading all of us to pay extras for nuts, water, easy boarding, and just two items of baggage. It’s little wonder that they are exhausted when their commuting is done, so come Friday they have little energy for us in NK, and are pre-occupied with recharging each other ready for Monday. So there you are. What could you suggest that would allow this thoroughly modern couple to venture forth to join us in a village society, or down at the pub? If we had one!! DB/JH/NH 1st April 2011

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FUTURE EVENTS. 7th May: Race Night- Village Hall 14th May: Quiz Night- Sports Club 19th May: WI-Resolutions 21st May: Streetwise-Sports Club 16th June: WI-Family Law June 11th: Millennium Green BBQ 21st July: WI Outing to BBC,Nottingham August: WI Hog Roast August: WI Healthy Eating Sept: WI- Behind the Scenes at Joules Oct: WI- Sugarcraft

RECIPE of the MONTH LEMON SULTANA & SOURED CREAM MUFFINS 160gms sultanas 250ml boiling water 375gms self-raising flour 220gms white sugar Grated rind of one large lemon 90gms melted butter 1 small carton soured cream 125ml milk 2 eggs Place sultanas and water in a medium sized bowl and leave for 10 minutes. Drain well. Combine all ingredients and put in muffin tins. Bake for approximately 20 mins at 120c. Makes 12 muffins or 24 small cakes Thanks to Claire Williams for this month’s recipes.

APRIL 2011 Mondays: Yoga in the Sports Club- 7pm Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Sat.2nd: Trivial Pursuits- Village Hall Sun.3rd: Mother’s Day Wed.6th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Sat.9th: Meeting re Street Party-10am Village Hall Thurs 14th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Thurs.14th Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30 Mon.18th: Parish Council Meeting- Village Hall Mon 18th: Childrens’ Craft am- Village Hall, 11-3pm Mon 18th: Solar Open Evening- Village Hall, 5-7.30 Mon 18th: Parish Council Meeting- 7.45- Village Hall Wed.20th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs.21st: WI – Life in a Submarine- Village Hall Sat. 19th: Royal Wedding Street Party Meeting-Village hall-10am Thurs.28th:Reading Group- Timhelou Thurs.28th: Mobile Library-Dag Lane, 1.30 Fri.29th: Royal Wedding Street Party

Proposals for North Kilworth Marina Dear Parishioners At this week’s Parish Council we discussed the ways forward on the Planning Application for the new Marina. You are probably aware that the latest application was rejected on appeal to the whole Council on the grounds of access and traffic management. Mr Goode has now asked if it is possible to agree a new consensus proposal which might answer the specific issues raised by the Village via the Parish Council and we agreed to form a sub committee to move this forward. On grounds of practicality it is best to keep that group to around 6-9 at most and the Parish Council is seeking expressions of interest from villagers to join that group .In the event of over subscription it is suggested that priority be given to those who volunteered to address the Planning Committee and/or Council. Can you please advise me of your interest in joining the sub group so we can tie up a date to meet and press forward with a revised ,more acceptable solution to all parties in whatever form that takes. It is likely that any revised proposal will be the subject of an open meeting this Spring. Thank you Peter Jones

YUMMY!!

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Come along to our Cake Sale!

At High Tree Lodge, 7 Dag Lane, North Kilworth

Wednesday 13th April, 2.30-4pm Stock up on your Easter treats with a

variety of cupcakes, bun loaves and more. To pre order please call Sally 880872 or Andy

880664 We look forward to seeing you there! Helping the Eager Belvoirs raise

money for the Kilworth Challenge

N or t h Kilwor t h Bowls Club invit e you t o t heir

O PE N DA Y S unday 17 t h A pr il 10 . 30am- 4. 00pm

O r j oin us ever y W ednesday on a Club E vening (A pr il- S ept ) 6pm- 9pm

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Bowls Club news Spring is almost upon us and the village bowlers are ready to spring into action! We are all looking forward to the new season. The Club hopes to open for outdoor bowling on Wednesday 13th April weather permitting. The Club welcomes new bowlers and is holding an open day on Sunday 17th April to welcome new members . If you have played before, come along and sample our green and meet the members. If you have not played befor., come along and see what it is like . We have plenty of sets of woods for you to try. Flat shoes are required. The first competition is scheduled for Saturday 30th April when new comp secretary Tom Renshaw will run the mixed singles Taffy Trophy. This is a bring your own food day and a good time is had by all. Depending on entries, each entrant will have three or four games leading to a semi and final game. The bar will be open all afternoon and there will be tea and coffee . Cost is a nominal £2.00 .

AFFORDABLE HOMES: LETTER FROM THE CHAIR OF NK PARISH COUNCIL Dear Villagers, Prior to Christmas the Parish Council agreed to initiate a survey to gauge the need for and interest in, the provision of low cost affordable homes in North Kilworth .This survey was undertaken and completed. It can be found on the village web-site together with a Community Land Trust Fund document which explains the scheme in greater detail... The result identified the need for up to 10 low cost houses, broadly for the young and the retired. The key point is that the land and properties , if built, will be in the ownership of the Village in perpetuity and any tenants will have no right of freehold tenure (although in some cases there are mechanisms for them to enjoy a share in the uplift value during the period of their tenancy). In some ways it would be a modern day equivalent of a Parish owned Townland Trust generating income for future generations of villagers. The Report of findings was formally adopted at the recent Parish Council Meeting and a decision made to proceed to the next stage. In summary the next stages are……. 1.Anyone interested in participating in the delivery of affordable homes is invited to contact me with a view to being seconded onto a working group sub-committee. 2.This letter will be received by all Parishioners by the first week in April. 3.The working group will undertake the checklist-expressions of interest IN OFFERS OF SITES ON WHICH AFFORDABLE HOMES CAN BE BUILT. THESE MAY BE WITHIN OR EXTERNAL TO THE EXISTING VILLAGE ENVELOPE AND THEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FORMAL APPRAISAL PROCESS TO DECIDE THE MOST SUITABLE SITE. And will be required by Monday April 20th. 4.The site appraisal process is planned to be completed by early May and the results will be presented at an OPEN VILLAGE MEETING around mid May with Stephen Hill from the Tudor Trust ( who are interested in funding the legal and other costs if we agree to proceed ). The mid May meeting will shortlist 2 or 3 possible preferred sites and at that meeting the aim is to agree to proceed to completion next stage ….or not to proceed if there is substantial opposition. 5.If we agree to proceed then in June/July we aim to define our funding partners .These may be a mixture of Government, Charitable Trust donations, loans and/or private sector Construction companies. During this period we will also liaise with Harborough DC Planning Department to engage their support and views on shortlisted sites in terms of compliance with HDC Plans. By the Autumn the intention is to establish an economic case to proceed.

In September/October there will be a further open Village Meeting to confirm the recommended choice of site, present the choices of financial funding models and seek commitment to initiate the proposal. Thereafter the working group will be tasked to put the funding proposals in place so that by early 2012 we can move to full implementation. This schedule is subject to adjustment but the aim is to reflect majority feelings in the village at all stages and secure buy-in to this idea. If at any stage that support ceases or is in any way compromised the proposal will be dropped, modified or revised in response to Village wishes. Whilst this is an early notification by e mail not all Parishioners are on that list so further hard copies of all these documents are now in print and will be circulated by early April. If there are any queries arising from this proposal please send them to me and ,when we have a working group, they will be considered by them. The membership of that group will be circulated and is likely to comprise at least 2 members of the NK Parish Council. Peter Jones, Chairman Parish Council