South Kilworth News April 2012

SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS

May 2012 No. 420

DIARY

ADVANCE NOTICE Monday 4

th June Jubilee Party Village Hall

NGS Open Gardens Croft Acre & Oak Tree House

Saturday 22nd

September Italian Evening Village Hall

Saturday 3rd

November Bonfire Night Village Hall

Saturday 17th

November Safari Supper Village Hall

Saturday 1st December Annual Church Bazaar Village Hall

Saturday 15th

December Children’s Christmas Party Village Hall

The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders

Please send copy for the June edition by 23rd

May to

Ann Saunders Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 338 Email: [email protected]

The South Kilworth News is printed by Colin Olle. Advertising enquiries to

Colin Olle Croft Acre, The Belt Tel: 575 791 Email: [email protected]

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Contact Michael Murphy on 01788 861877 or 0777 6065385

Tue 1st 19.00 Parish Council Meeting, AGM, Annual Parish Meeting, Village Hall

Wed 2nd

Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50)

Thur 3rd

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

19.30 First Friday, White Hart

Mon 7th

18.30 Football, Playing Field

Tue 8th

10.00 MaMites, Village Hall

Thur 10th


Sun 13th

09.45 Family Service, St Nicholas Church

Mon 14th


Tue 15th

09.30 Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church


19.00 W.I., Village Hall

Wed 16th


Thur 17th

09.30 Ascension Day Holy Communion, Stanford-on-Avon

12.00 Luncheon Club, Kilworth Springs


19.30 Ascension Day Deanery Service, St Mary’s Lutterworth

Sun 20th

09.45 Seventh Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church

Mon 21st 18.30 Football, Playing Field

Tue 22nd


Thur 24th


Sun 27th

10.30 Pentecost, Avon-Swift Group Holy Communion, Shawell

Mon 28th


Tue 29th


Wed 30th


Thur 31st 19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

TEAM CURATE’S LETTER

“We have seen the Lord!” It seems ages since I wrote for our magazine – at least, it seems so now I’m back. Lots of people have

kindly asked if I had a good sabbatical – yes, thank you, I did. I went on the bus to places because I had

time, stayed with my mum, walked, read lots, failed to tackle the loft clearing, slept a fair bit, did things I

hadn’t thought of. It was oddly busy – busier that I’d intended, of course!

Every Sunday, and on Ash Wednesday and odd points between, I went to Church somewhere different.

Each Church had its own character, each was subtly different from others, and yet each one felt like

home. I reflected a lot on what underlies the sense of kinship I found between the diverse places I’d been.

It was a fascinating range, some in our Diocese and some elsewhere. I went to a beautiful and well

attended Cathedral service - superb music and a great sermon. I went to a tiny Chapel - cosy and intimate,

like having a service at home: another good sermon, too. I went to a small and ancient village Church

deep in the South Downs, atmospherically chilly and dimly lit, but very friendly, and to a relatively

modern town Church with heating and lavatories, also welcoming and kind. Excellent coffee, too!

I heard an interesting range of sermons too, some deeply engaging, some inspiring, some pleasant or

interesting, and one unhappily shocking. No more of that...

Lots of differences – but the uniting feature was the great sense of fellowship, and of prayer, and of

witness to our abiding Christian faith.

As we leave the Easter season, which ends on Ascension Day, we hear readings from The Acts of the

Apostles in our services. It’s a great read, full of adventure and excitement - exploring and describes the

events after the Resurrection. It records the coming of the Holy Spirit in the world. It bears witness to the

Resurrection not only by eye witness accounts and experiences, but by the visible effects on the lives of

believers. It tells of struggles, persecution and dangers, many of which we can identify still today in

various parts of the world. But it witnesses to the triumph of faith – not in that it miraculously cures all

ills at a stroke, but in that it makes us able to live through them, strengthened and supported by each other

and the certainty of God with us.

We were not promised an easy ride through life by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but we were

given the gift of fellowship, which is ours in times of joy and sadness, a mutual support following the

example set by God in the world through Christ.

And that is what I saw in action in each Church I worshipped with – an ideal lived out, a hope assured,

and a love shared. “I have seen the Lord.” Alleluia!

Nice to be back. Jane Kennedy.

All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-

Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Telephone: 01788 860445

Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573

CHURCHWARDEN’S NOTE Following last year’s 5-year architectural inspection, various minor repairs and restoration will be

performed on the church’s exterior and interior. The work to be performed by Messrs Martyn Taylor Ltd

(who installed our servery and WC), is planned to begin in June and should last about three weeks.

Church services should not be affected but normal access at other times will not always be possible for

safety reasons.

Sam Lloyd

FISH SUPPER

We attended the Fish Supper on Friday night thanks to a cancellation for Martin and Mary Fletcher whose

guests could not attend.

We had such a wonderful evening I felt I should write on behalf of everyone who attended to thank all of

Village Hall Committee who gave their time to organize such a special evening.

A big thank-you to Andy Faulkner of The Shires who did the catering. The soup was the best that

everyone on the Fletcher table had tasted. The choices of fish and quality were excellent. The strawberries

and cream were yummy. Those that managed the cheese and biscuits were delighted with the flavours and

quality. Thank you again Andy for your effort and hard work.

We must not forget the lovely waitresses who worked hard all evening and a big thank-you to those who

washed up in the kitchen. Well Done !

Of course we must not forget Tim and George who kept us supplied with the drinks from the bar.

It is not often that you can get together with 70 plus people and know most of the people there and those

you don’t know, you do know by the end of the evening.

We are so lucky to live in such a lovely friendly Village and to have such community spirit. John and I

walked the one mile home and to feel safe to do that is a real bonus.

So once again Thanks to one and all.

Chris Berry

THANK YOU A very special thanks to Ray Dorman who organized an impromptu collection at the Fish Supper in the village

hall on Friday 13th

April. A total of £243 was raised in a matter of minutes for the Bechets Syndrome Society.

This is much appreciated. Thanks to everyone for their generosity.

Eileen Burd

LUNCHEON CLUB Thursday 19th April.

Once again Eileen Burd came up trumps with an excellent lunch much enjoyed by all. The main course

was a very tasty chicken pie served with mashed potatoes. The dessert was a top quality trifle which

raised many praiseworthy comments. A cup of tea accompanied with chocolate mint leaves and sugared

fruit sweets completed another memorable lunch.

It was good to welcome back Nell Hutt after a prolonged absence and also Michael Murphy after his

recent heart attack. Our thoughts go to Judy Agar and hope she will be able to join us on May 17th at

Kilworth Springs for the 25th anniversary of the Luncheon Club.

David Burd

SAD NEWS It is a great sadness that Colin McAlpine passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

Colin was a very familiar figure in the village for many years as he was out and about daily and frequently

with his companion Meg. Although he was a very private person he liked nothing more than walking down to

the school for Meg to say hello to the children, or saying a cheery hello to all of us when we bumped into him

in and around the village.

I have (as I write this) found a temporary foster home for Meg and hopefully in next month’s newsletter I will

be able to give an update about her; as I am in the process of sorting out a wonderful new home for her.

Mandy Kesterton and I will especially miss Colin as over the past few years we got to know him very well.

Both Mandy and I kept in contact with him on a very regular basis so we, as I am sure many of you will, feel

that the village will not be quite the same without seeing him out and about with Meg any more.

For anyone wishing to attend, Colin’s funeral will be held on Tuesday 8th

May at 2.15pm at Heart of England

Crematorium, Nuneaton.

Philippa 575453

5 Welford Road

W.I. At our monthly meeting we had a lively music hall history of the seaside. Going back to 1730 when it

was considered to be good for your health to bath in the sea during the winter months! We saw some

interesting fashions in bathing outfits, sang some old songs and had to lots of Ohhs and Ahhs!

Members had a trip to see Legally Blonde in Leicester earlier in the month and seven of us went to the

Leicester and Rutland Federation Spring Lunch. This was at Kilworth Springs Golf Club where we had a

fabulous 4 course lunch and entertainment from a cappella quartet.

In May we will be joined by Swinford W.I. for our resolutions meeting which is members only.

Louise Boffey

W.I. Diary of events for 2012

15th May Resolutions Meeting

19th June Sallie Hooper, Leicestershire Food Links. A look at local foods

17th July Armchair Yoga with Sue Winstanley

21st August Outing

18th September David Clarke, Sparkenhoe Farm Leicestershire Cheeses

16th October Nila Lodia. Lets experience India, its culture, food and traditions

20th November Janet Courtney's Victorian Lady at Christmas

11th December Christmas Party

VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 22ND

APRIL 2012 Shane Edge would like to thank everyone who sponsored him in the marathon. A total of £2,375 was raised for

Cancer Research UK.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS OF SOUTH

KILWORTH SCHOOL Parents of pupils and Parish Council members attended the Academy Consultation evening on 19

th April

where they were invited to partake in a discussion and ask questions regarding the consideration of

academy status for South Kilworth School.

Stakeholders had been encouraged to submit questions prior to the event and answers to these were

incorporated into a brief PowerPoint presentation by the Headteacher, Mrs. Dewes, which formed the

basis of the evening’s dialogue. A frank and open exchange ensued during which the mechanism of

academy conversion, timescale, current position and pros and cons of conversion were discussed.

Our school is at the heart of a flourishing village community and has shaped the population by

encouraging many families into the area, some of which are now second or third generation. Without the

successful school at its hub, the dynamics of the village would change significantly. The parents of

children both current and past, community members and Reverend Chris Oxley who form the majority of

the school’s Governing Body will avail themselves of all the information pertaining to academy

conversion before ultimately deciding what is best for the future security of our village school. If at any

time there are serious doubts expressed as to the viability of conversion, this process will be halted until

all uncertainties have been resolved.

The consultation period has now ended, but we will continue to keep you informed of all major decisions.

Melanie Aram

CHEERING ON MOLLY BURD Congratulations to Molly Burd who has just departed to Florida to compete in the international cheerleading

competition as part of Team UK. Molly is away for two weeks and we will let you know how they get on.

LOL'S KITCHEN AT THE WHITE HART

This is just a note to let you all know that as a result of having to pay VAT (despite not actually turning

over enough to be registered for VAT) I cannot afford to continue to running the Lol's kitchen at The

White Hart; so regrettably I will be ceasing to run Lol's kitchen at The White Hart with effect from 6 May

2012.

I would just like to extend my thanks to all those from the village (and further afield) who have been good

enough to give me their custom and/or positive words of encouragement over the last few months. I hope

you enjoyed the food and I'm only sorry that I won’t be able to provide the same in the future.

SOUTH KILWORTH LUNCHEON CLUB 25TH

ANNIVERSARY Twenty five years ago, at the suggestion of Judith Smith, a group of village ladies met at her house to

discuss the forming of a village luncheon club. On May 7th

1987 we held our first lunch meeting at

Misterton Hall, where we continued to meet for many years. There were about 50 members and helpers

for the initial lunch and walks around the lake and gardens.

Many outings have been enjoyed by the members – visits to Tycross Zoo, Chatsworth House, Burley

House, Turners of Northampton, Milton Keynes for a Christmas treat, and many local pub meals. Annual

events included a home cooked Christmas lunch and a Strawberry Tea, held by kind permission of Rachel

Carvell in her house and garden.

The Club met monthly at the old village hall until that was closed. Subsequently we moved to the Bowls

Club cabins on the village hall carpark; and then at last the final move to the new village hall – with space

and a new kitchen.

Our club has been self funding until recently when we have received donations from the Kilworth

Challenge. A very useful wheelchair was donated by the White Hart skittles team.

Rita Hallam and Judy Agar

DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMEMORATION I fully support Mary Knibbs appeal for ideas to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee. The Jubilee Party at

the Village Hall on 4th June will doubtless be a most enjoyable occasion. However, it is worth

considering something of a more permanent nature which will also serve as a reminder for future

generations.

I propose that consideration be given to tree planting ceremonies at certain locations within the village.

Permanent dated plaques could mark the events for posterity. Possible locations could be the School, the

Churchyard and any other available public site.

I am supporting the planting of 300,000 trees at the Woodland Trusts flagship Diamond wood in the

National Forest in North West Leicestershire. In total the Woodland Trust aims to stimulate the planting

of 6 million trees throughout the United kingdom in 2012 to mark this very special event.

Woodlands provide wonderful locations for family days out where pleasurable activities can be enjoyed

in a healthy environment. Let South Kilworth join in this exciting venture.

David Burd

SOUTH KILWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

REPAIRS TO COUNCIL BENCH’S AND BUS SHELTER The Parish Council will shortly be seeking quotations to repair the Council’s benches and Bus Shelter.

The work will involve local groundwork’s, replacement joinery and painting.

Any organisation interested in quoting for the work should in the first instance send brief details including

name, address, insurance cover and details of similar work undertaken to Mrs S Taylor, Clerk to the

Parish Council, South Kilworth Parish Council, c/o 6 The Sycamores, Welford Road, South Kilworth,

Leics, LE17 6EW. Tel 01858 571055

SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB

The bowling green will be open from 24th

April 2012 and the Club would welcome anyone who would

like to give bowling a try or any ex members who fancy a revival of their membership.

For further information please contact the Secretary, Keith Rickhuss on 01858 575792.

email: [email protected]

TOTE NEWS April 2012 winners

£50 Del Spicer No. 1

£40 Evie Franklin No. 84

£30 Karis Sylvester No. 65

£20 Jackie Harrison No. 50

Due to the May Bank Holiday, the May draw will take place on 30th

April and the June draw will take

place on Monday 4th

June 2012 at 1pm. Tote members, bowlers, partners and friends are welcome to

attend the draws.

To join the monthly tote, or for more details, please contact Maggy Roberts 01858 571238. email:

[email protected]

Thank you for your continuing support. Maggy Roberts

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 1ST

MAY 2012 The Annual Parish meeting is on Tuesday 1

st May, starting at 7pm, – and whilst the Parish Council

always want to hear what you feel our priorities should be, this year, more than any other in recent times

we really, really want to hear from you!

So why is this year any different? Towards the end of this year we will receive the first of the annual

payments that result from the wind farm project, and this represents a significant increase in the Parish

budget.

We want to hear what you think our priorities should be as we start to think about allocating this extra

budget, so please do come along to the village hall and tell us – if you have ideas but can’t make the

meeting, then please drop an email to [email protected].

Phil Alcock

KILWORTH KORKS – PROPOSED EVENTS FOR 2012 Date Event Details

Friday 18th

May Hall Green Greyhound Track,

Birmingham

Leaving SK at 6pm.

Wednesday 20th

June Walk to The Red Lion at Thornby Meet at 6pm.

Buffet at the pub on arrival

July Ladies Day – Races

August Clay Pigeon Shooting

Sept Rounders & Picnic

Friday 12th

Oct Supper Night @ Lynton, North Road

Nov / Dec Party Night

If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to

[email protected]) so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork communications. E-

mail addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members

NORTH KILWORTH FLOODLIT SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Membership fees for 2012/2013 will be due in May. An enrolment evening will be held on Thursday

17th May at the All Weather Area, 5.30- 6.30p.m when new padlocks and keys will be introduced.

The area is adjacent to the Sports Club on the South Kilworth Road. All members receive a key and are

able to use the area at any time unless it has been pre booked. The area can be floodlit. The area may be

used by non- members at an hourly rate. There are two tennis courts and markings, net/posts for 5 A-side

football and netball. The area may also be booked for children’s parties

If you are unable to attend on the evening, please contact the Booking Clerk: Julie Fish, The Old School

House, Church St. North Kilworth ( 880304 or [email protected]) as soon as possible after this date.

Fees are once again held at last years prices and represent excellent value for money.

FAMILY £35

ADULT £22

JUNIOR (under 16) £10

JOINT JUNIOR (children from same family) £15

SENIOR CITIZENS £10

(PLUS £5 KEY DEPOSIT)

If you are currently a member, don’t forget to bring your old key back otherwise you will be charged £5

for a new key.

Julie Fish

Come to South Kilworth Village Hall and celebrate

on Monday 4th June

An afternoon and evening for the whole family

Bar Disco Games Art Exhibition

Red, White and Blue cocktails

Make a crown competition – join the judging parade, fancy dress optional, Under

5’s, 5 – 7, 8 – 12 years

Timetable of events 3:30pm – Meet at the telephone box on Welford Road for the grand opening of the ‘Book

Exchange’

4:00pm – Village Hall, Bar and Art Exhibition open

4:30 pm - Crown competition judging at Village Hall

5:00pm – Jubilee Tea, bring your own picnic or food to cook on the BBQ

6:00pm – Family Games

7:30pm – Disco

9:00pm – Lighting of the Beacon bonfire

SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS Friday 13

th – lucky or unlucky??

What I thought would be a normal day turned out to be very different to that! Just before lunch I was

walking back up to the house when a light coloured bird of prey passed over. I said to myself “harrier”

and watched it as it passed over the house heading towards Kilworth House Hotel. It was instantly

recognisable as a male hen harrier – grey / white above with black wing tips with a pale / white rump.

Hen harriers are scarce winter and passage birds to the county. There have been less than 100 modern

day records of this bird in Leicestershire so pretty impressive to have one pass over your own house!

20 minutes later and still thinking about the hen harrier, the mobile phone went off. A cursory glance at

the text message immediately had me heading for the car. A black winged stilt had been found at Rutland

Water, which was the first since 1945. Just over an hour later I was watching a fine black winged stilt – a

new bird for Leicestershire / Rutland for me. Who said Friday the 13th

was unlucky!!

At the reservoir

Summer visitors continue to return with good numbers of house martin, sand martin and swallow at the

reservoir at the moment. In addition, there are chiffchaffs, willow warblers, yellow wagtails and

blackcaps starting to return. There is also a red kite in the area so look out for a large, dark looking bird of

prey with a distinctive forked tail.

The water levels have risen dramatically over the last 4 weeks. The two oystercatchers are still around the

reservoir along with little egret and kingfisher.

“Owls about that…” I received a text from Jason Timms on the 17

th April informing me that he was watching 2 owls (possibly

barn owls) just beyond the reservoir.

I arranged to meet him there the following evening to take a look. On arrival Jason immediately located

an owl in the hedge. My initial reaction was that it just didn’t look right for a barn owl. Almost

immediately after saying this it started to hunt along the edge of the field – definitely not a barn owl but a

short eared owl (first at Stanford Reservoir for 7 years). Another visit the following day enabled us to

confirm that there were two present.

Short eared owl

Short eared owls are a winter visitor to

Leicestershire / Northants but breed in the North of

the UK. There have been unprecedented numbers in

both counties this winter, many of which will be of

Scandinavian origin.

They are one of the few owl species that are diurnal

therefore allow some fantastic views of this

majestic bird. It is stocky with a whitish bulbous

face, fierce dark ringed yellow eyes and long

tapering wings in flight.

There are a couple of colour photographs of the owl

at www.stanfordrg.org.uk and click on latest

sightings.

Chris Hubbard

SK SMALL ADS FOR SALE:-Wooden 5 Bar Gate (3.6m/12ft wide)- £125 ono. Complete with all posts and "furniture".

If interested, come and inspect? Call 575 791

FOR SALE:- US Kids golf clubs 51-35 to suit child height range 122 – 137cm. Includes bag, 3 fairway

driver, 5 iron, 6 iron, 8 iron, pitching wedge and sand iron (putter has gone missing). £25. Call 575332

FOR SALE:- 3-bike rack to fix on car. £5. Call 575332

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