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Your village paper Editor: Lorraine Jackson 101 Stanton Road Sapcote Tel: 274733 E-mail: [email protected] SAPCOTE NEWS
Published by SRGMC
(Sapcote Recreation Ground
Management Committee)
SRGMC has no opinions on the
articles in this edition
All articles submitted will be
included in the earliest edition where
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the SRGMC reserves the right NOT to
publish any material deemed to be
unsuitable.
The views and opinions expressed in this and any edition are NOT those of the editor unless detailed accordingly
ADRENALINE RUSH IN SAPCOTE!! The world’s highest mobile bungee jump came to Sapcote during
August and 7 brave souls decided to throw themselves off a crane
attached to a very large elastic band. This bravery was done in a
very good cause raised for the local Air Ambulance. All 7 volunteers
(maniacs!) managed to raise just under a thousand pounds between
them.
The event was held in the car park at the Red Lion Pub and needless
to say no-one wanted to park there whilst this was going on. And
yes your entrepid editor was among those who made the jump! As
at publication there is no vacancy for a new editor!!
Our local builder, Nick Grewcock, always hanging around!!
DEADLINE FOR NEXT SAPCOTE NEWS
All articles and adverts to be forwarded to
the editor by:
12th November 2014
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Sapcote Housing Needs Survey
‘Finding out the housing needs of all local people’
The Strategic Housing Team at Blaby District Council would like your help to understand more
about the type of housing that may be needed by local people in rural areas in order to influence
the type and size of homes built in the future.
Over the next month you will receive a Housing Needs Survey questionnaire through your
letterbox. It is important that as many households as possible complete and return the survey so
the housing needs of the village can be assessed.
Why is this survey happening?
District Councils are duty bound to gather
information about the housing needs of their
communities so that the requirements of all residents
can be understood. The survey is not just looking to
find out about affordable housing needs; all kinds of
housing needs must be understood, whether the
need is to buy on the open market, part rent and part
buy (shared ownership), or rent a home (either
privately or through a social landlord such as a Housing Association).
What is the survey for?
The information from this kind of survey is used to ensure that any new homes built reflect what is
needed by existing local residents who have a connection to the village.
Why is it important to fill in the survey?
Rural areas are facing many challenges at the moment. Major threats to shops, pubs, transport,
services and local facilities exist. There is an ageing population, jobs are limited, and there can
be a loss of ‘community feel’ in a village. Also, the costs of living and housing are causing
problems for many. These pressures exist in villages across Leicestershire and beyond.
Villages like Sapcote need to have the right balance of housing to help
provide a foundation for a vibrant community. Any new housing should be
planned carefully to meet local needs if it is to have a positive impact on the
area. This survey is the first step to ensuring this. By identifying the full
range of housing needs for local people, future decisions and proactive
action can be properly informed.
Are there plans to build new houses here?
Nothing is planned at present, but the housing needs have to
be assessed so up to date local needs evidence is
understood in case development plans come forward in the
future. The housing needs of all villages need to be
assessed every 5 years and the district councils across
Leicestershire now have a rolling programme of villages to
survey. The last full survey of Sapcote was carried out in 2004
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so a new one is overdue. Unlike the 2004 survey, this one
wants to find out the needs of local people for open market
homes as well as for affordable housing.
What if the survey finds that there is a housing need?
Blaby District Council will work with the Parish Council, the local
community and its housing and planning partners to see if there is a
desire to meet any open market or affordable housing needs that may
result from this survey. If any new homes are planned it is important that they are in keeping with the
village and are built to a high standard of design. This goes for open market homes and affordable homes,
such as the 2012 development in Sapcote, as well as recent developments at Croft and Thurlaston which
have been built to the highest specification.
Is the Parish Council aware of the survey?
Sapcote Parish Council has been fully consulted over this survey and has been very helpful throughout the
process. The Parish Council hope that as many households as possible complete the survey so a true
picture of housing need can be established. The results will help them work with the community and the
district council to ensure that the future of Sapcote is supported with the right kind of homes, if any are
required.
How can I get help with the survey or request a form for someone I know who is in housing need?
If you have any queries or concerns, or need any help completing the survey, please do not hesitate to
contact Midlands Rural Housing on 01530 278 080 or by email at: [email protected].
Similarly, if you have another person in your household who is in housing need, or know of someone who
has moved away and would like to return, please contact Midlands Rural Housing and request an additional
survey form.
The survey is being conducted on behalf of Blaby District Council by Midlands Rural Housing. Please look
out for the Housing Needs Survey being delivered to you in September and please complete and return the
survey in the pre paid envelope provided by 29th September.
Thank you, in advance, for your help with this survey – your views on housing needs help to provide a true
reflection of housing in your village.
HINCKLEY DISTRICT BELL RINGERS OUTING
On Saturday 14th June, the Bell Ringers travelled around Worcestershire with a foray into Hertfordshire. A
good number of All Saints ringers were on the outing with supporters. They rang at 5 churches. Three of the
towers had 10 bells, one with 8 and one with 6. We had our packed lunches at Kempsey and our dinner at the
Brunswick Arms at Worcester. The day started in Sapcote at 8.15am and finished at 9.30pm. It was an
enjoyable day out with very interesting churches, good company and the joy of listening to those who were
ringing.
If you would like to know more about the bells at All Saints Church please contact Mick Angrave, the Bell
Tower Ringing Master on 01455 272696
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Letters to the Editor
May we please remind all readers that the
Annual MacMillan Coffee Morning appeal will
take place once again on Friday 26th September
in the Pavilion from 9.30am until 1.30pm
We would be grateful for any unwanted gifts
that we could sell and also raffle prizes, and we
would especially appreciate home made cakes
on or before the day and also any surplus home
grown vegetables you may have.
We are very grateful for the support you have
given us in previous years, helping us to raise
thousands of pounds for this very worthwhile
charity. We look forward to seeing you all again
this year.
Contacts: Jenny Chapman 01455 273801 or
Vivian Lee 01455 273207
WANTED
Someone to prepare suppers for our
Games teams from ingredients
supplied. If interested please contact
Sapcote Club 01455 272300.
Dear Editor
I would like to make a correction to one reader’s
observation from the last issue. The reader’s letter
which mentioned the gentleman "picking" the
daffodils was incorrect, the gentleman was actually
dead heading & tidying away the daffodils that had
seen better days!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately the "said man" was very upset.
Anon
Stitch in time ………….
For all your sewing needs
Call Marilyn Brown
31 Castle Close, Sapcote
Tel: 01455 273135
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SAPCOTE HERITAGE GROUP
THE WOW FACTOR
This year’s annual dinner took place on a
lovely sunny evening in May when the
destination was Hothorpe Hall near
Husbands Bosworth. The approach, down a
narrow country lane and then past the Lodges
either side of the drive with sheep and lambs
grazing in the parkland, was idyllic. After
parking and checking in, those who had
arrived early took the opportunity for a stroll
in the grounds and to take in the views over
miles of open countryside. Entering our
private chandelier lit dining room with its
long linen covered table with a magnificent
floral arrangement in the centre everyone
said “Wow”. The meal, every course looking
as if it had come straight out of Master Chef,
was pronounced the best ever and numerous
photographs were taken of the different
courses. After a leisurely meal, superbly
served, we were reluctant to make our
departure. All who attended would like to
thank Brenda for organising the evening
which will be a hard act to follow next year.
A PERFECT SUMMER EVENING
The weather was perfect on July 17, when 23
fellow members paid another summer visit to
Eaglesfield Farm, the Leire home of Derek
and Mary Forster. This year, Derek’s country
walk took in further parts of the village,
looking at the newly restored war memorial
and the church of St Peter. Those unable to
walk far opted to stay and puzzle over a quiz
featuring anagrams of Leicestershire
attractions and lay out the faith supper for the
walkers return.
A TRIBUTE TO RICHARD 111
With subdued lighting, vases of white
roses, candles lit on the altar and a likeness
of Richard 111 on display in All Saints
Parish Church, an audience of 100 eagerly
awaited a return visit for another talk by
Richard Buckley, lead archaeologist of
Leicester University Archaeological
Section. After a very busy year since he
last visited Sapcote, Richard has been
awarded an O.B.E. and the title of
Archaeologist of the Year for his amazing
discovery of the remains of King Richard
111. Richard returned to Sapcote Heritage
Group on June 19 to give an updated talk
on the excavation and discovery of the last
Plantagenet King. You could have heard a
pin drop as the audience listened with rapt
attention to the talk, accompanied by on
screen illustrations from the book ‘Richard
111 The King under the Car Park’ co-
edited by Richard Buckley and fellow
archaeologist at the University of
Leicester, Matthew Morris. Such was the
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SAPCOTE HERITAGE GROUP cont’d
interest invoked that more copies of the book
were sold that evening than at any previous
lecture and duly signed by this popular
speaker, who is looking forward to returning
to Sapcote again next year. A young member
of the audience, who wants to become an
archaeologist when she grows up, was very
excited at being introduced to Richard and
having a chat with him. Our grateful thanks
go to Rev Mick Norman for allowing us to
use the church again and to church members
for all their help in preparing the church and
assisting with the on-screen projection.
SAPCOTE IN WORLD WAR ONE
Preparations are well under way for the
Heritage Group’s exhibition about the village
in World War One over the weekend of
October 12/13. On display will be
photographs of village scenes, buildings,
people and occupations and sporting events
as well as the two churches and village
school from the groups’ vast photographic
archive. It will also be an opportunity for
visitors to see part of our large collection of
photographs, documents and records of the
men who went to fight in this war to end all
wars, some never to return, this has been
painstakingly compiled over the past 11 years
by member Valerie Clark with the intention
of publishing it in book form.
OBITUARY
Members of the Heritage Group would like
to extend their deepest sympathy to Pat
French and family on the death of her
husband Derek recently. Derek was our
treasurer until he was forced to resign
owing to failing eyesight and ill health. He
was a keen member and always took an
interest in group activities. The perfect
gentleman, he will be sadly missed.
PROGRAMME FOR 2014
August 21 – Afternoon guided tour of
Hallaton with tea.
September 18 – Ghosts of Leicestershire –
Leicestershire Author David Bell
October 12/13 – Exhibition – Sapcote
During World One
October 16 – The Building of Kirby
Muxloe Castle – Peter Liddle
November 20 – Christmas Customs –
Fiona Ure
December 11 – Christmas Social
All meetings held in All Saints Church
Hall, Church St, Sapcote at 7.30pm unless
otherwise stated.
Contact Keith Hextall (Chairman) – 01455
274662.
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THE RED LION 8 CHURCH STREET SAPCOTE 01455 272341
New Food Menu…Bar snacks now available
Entertainment
Book a table for food before the show starts
20th of Sept Fingers & Fumbs
Vocal & Comedy Duo
4th of October - The Craic (Irish Band)
11th October Richie Phillips
Always goes down well!
Sunday Lunch is served from 12:00noon don’t forget to
book your table
En-Suite Accommodation Available
Visit sapcote.org.uk OR facebook.com/theredlionatsapcote
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YOGAFIT Tuesday’s 12’Midday
Sapcote Pavilion
10 minutes of Mobility exercises followed by
50 minutes of Yoga and Relaxation.
Mixed level class. All welcome
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YOGA Thursday’s 10 am
Strong-Supple-Balanced-Relaxed
Mixed level Fitness based class
All classes are £6.50 pay as you go or £55 for 10 classes.
www.yogawithadele.co.uk
Tel ; 07837927227
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Welcomes you to Sunday Worship 11am Morning Worship is lively and relevant for all the family
- With Creche for 0-4s
- Sunday Gang for 5-10s
3.30pm Evening Worship (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)
3.30pm worship is quiet and traditional
All Saints Church building, which has good heating, lighting, sound and hearing loop systems, can be found on Church Street near the junction
with Cooks Lane. For enquiries about baptisms/weddings contact the Rector Rev Mick Norman on 272215. The adjacent All Saints Church
Hall (next to Sapcote Library) has kitchen, toilets and baby changing facilities, It is used by our children’s groups on Sunday mornings and by
other community groups during the rest of the week. For enquiries about All Saints Church hall bookings contact Christine Dixon on 272886.
Our Mission Statement:
All Saints Church, Sapcote belongs to the world wide Christian family. In response to God’s love for us, we will:
Love God
Love others as ourselves
Make Jesus known to other
ADVANCE NOTICE – CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, SAPCOTE ON SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM
Churches together in Sapcote & Sharnford Charity Fun Run
Midsummer’s day Saturday 21st June 2014, started with bright sunshine and a temperature that was not too high. A perfect day for the Charity Fun Run! The first helpers arrived at All Saints Church at 8.00am and by 9.00am, the Church hall area was very busy. Plants and cakes being arranged on tables and the marshals, first aiders and other helpers waiting for a pre-fun run briefing (all with drinks and toast to sustain us supplied by Richard & Christine Dixon). By 9.30am people were starting to arrive to take part and by ten we had 47 people and a dog waiting to start the Fun Run.
The run was started with a very fine rendition of the Post Horn Gallop played by Paul Hing – who plays the Post Horn Gallop at the start of all Leicester City home games! Many thanks to Paul for coming to start the run in this fine way. His playing was actually heard in Sharnford! I understand (from several participants) that the marshals were merrily cheering the runners on their way and providing very appreciated general encouragement. The first runner back was young Jeremy (aged 11!) who arrived back in less than 20
minutes! Pretty fast! More experienced runners started arriving back soon after. In my opinion, the thing that marked the event most of all was the general feeling of pleasure and happiness that seemed to be universal amongst all participants, supporters and helpers. I would like to thank everybody who helped and supported the event from the four churches: All Saints – Sapcote, St Helens – Sharnford, Sapcote Methodists and Sharnford Methodists. I would also like to thank Jonathon Haw and the Community First Responders who provided first aid support. We took nearly £400 on the day for entrance fees, donations, sales of plants and cakes and also donations for refreshments. Some sponsorship money is still to come, but indications are that, after expenses of about £80 we should make about £500 for the two charities Cancer Research UK and Tear Fund.
Dave Harrold
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Leicestershirevillages.com
A simple guide to YOUR online community
Leicestershire Villages is an online community for residents of, and visitor to Leicestershire. You can use the site to find
out more about the villages and towns of Leicestershire and to get involved in activities both online and offline.
To get the most out of the site become a Registered User by clicking on the Register link at the top of the Sapcote home
page.
Managed by the leicestershirevillage.com team, with data from a network of organisations, the links in this section help
you find what you need quickly, including: community groups, facilities, businesses and lots more.
This section contains links to a wide variety of item provided by people in your community and organisations across the
county. Register to contribute your content.
This section contains a listing of key, relevant links and information for your community.
These pages are created by people and groups in your community. Use this section to provide detailed information
about your group or activity.
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Leicestershirevillages.com
This is a collection of the latest images in your village gallery.
Build a list of your favourite links – as this is personal, it is only available when logged in
Help build your online community
Start by adding a posting
Go to your home village. Register by clicking the link next to the Login and completing the quick and easy process.
Then login and click an item in Local Postings. Use the Add New Link to include your item on the website. For
assistance click the Help button at the top or bottom of each page.
Your Site Administrator
Your Site Administrator is Andy Anderson and his role is to help people to add content to the Local Pages section. The
Site Administrators also moderate content, maintain and promote the site. You can contact Andy via email at
[email protected] or via phone on 07503 397985.
Creating pages of content
Now that Sapcote has a Site Administrator you, or your organisation can add content in the Local Pages of the website.
ART CLUB
Nothing to do on a Monday evening?
Did you enjoy Art at school but not had the opportunity to follow that passion due to work and family
commitments? Perhaps you now have the time to take up that hobby again. Well why don’t you come
along to your local Art Club at the Methodist Church Hall in Sapcote. We meet on Monday evenings
from 7.30 to 9.30pm. All abilities are welcome. We even have refreshments! For more information
phone Jo on 01455 272156
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SAPCOTE ENTERTAINMENT.ORG
Friday 12th Sept. – The A/Tease A Duo singing 80’s Pop classics
Coupled with 80’s Disco
Come & start your weekend with energy
Tickets £6 each or a group of 6 cost £30
Doors open At 8pm
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Saturday 4th October – A 90,s Disco Get your dance shoes on
Admission £1 Doors open 8pm ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Saturday 15th November RACE NIGHT
for “Older Persons Befriending Society” See full advert in this publication.
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Friday 28th November –
TAKE THAT Tribute Band
Here for ONE night only
You cannot afford to miss it
Admission - £10
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Keep an eye out for forthcoming events over
Christmas & the New Year - ENJOY!
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The Rev Stanley Burrough’s
Almshouses Working Name Sapcote Almshouses – Charity Commission No
215419
RE-FURBISHMENT 2013/2014
Residents of Sapcote may have noticed work being carried out at our Grade II Listed
Almshouses in Cooks Lane, over the last twelve months.
First came the replacement of the flat roofs on the side and rear extensions, which were
added in the early 1970’s, to provide bathrooms and kitchens. Then came the replacement of the
the bathroom and kitchen in two of the properties.
The payment for this work came from the investments and savings of the charity, and although the
Trustees also wished to improve the insulation and the heating system, they did not feel it
expedient to deplete the Charity Funds any further.
The FOYLE FOUNDATION in London stepped in with a very generous donation from their
Small Grants Scheme, and finally the last of the work was completed. The Trustees wish to
thank The Foyle Foundation most sincerely for their grant, which we know will contribute
towards the comfort of the Residents.
We also received two small donations from The Florence Turner Trust, a local charity
based in Leicester, and the Hinckley and Rugby Building Society.
The Almshouse Charity is administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of people from
the village, or persons with a connection to and an interest in Sapcote. All positions are
voluntary, and the only funding that the Almshouse receives, is from the Maintenance Charge
paid by the Residents.
If anyone would like to learn more about the work of the Trustees and the running of
the Almshouses, please telephone Mike Newton, Chair of the Trustees on 01455 272218
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SAPCOTE NEWS
Sapcote News is published quarterly and discounts are provided for advertising for:
Full Page £30.00 (1 issue) or £28.00 each (4 issues) Half Page £16.00 (1 issue) or £14.00 each (4 issues) Quarter Page £8.00 (1 issue) or £7.00 each (4 issues) Eighth Page £4.50 (1 issue) or £4.00 each (4 issues)
Pictures can be added at no extra cost
Just e-mail your advert to Lorraine Jackson at [email protected] or Telephone 274733
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SAPCOTE BLOOM GROUP
It’s the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness. The season of autumn brings golden light and trees that look like a tapestry of
gold, burnished copper and red. As we celebrate the pleasures that autumn brings the Bloom Group are preparing our next
fundraiser at Sapcote Methodist Church.
Sapcote Bloom Group are hosting: AUTUMN FEST
on Saturday 18th October
at 11am until 3pm
The event is in partnership with
Edward Hands and Lewis Solicitors
Serving the Leicestershire villages their local office is at Stoney Stanton and they have been involved in community events at
Stoney Stanton and Broughton Astley.
We are delighted to have them join us here in Sapcote for this community event. There will be an opportunity for you to have
an informal chat at this drop in session with a Legal Advisor, Paul Lawrence during the day.
Edward Hands and Lewis specialise in many areas of law and the Stoney Stanton team are experts in wills, probate and
conveyancing.
The Bloom Group Vintage Teas will include light lunches and home made cakes. Also including stalls from:
Leicestershire Heritage Apple Project
Sapcote Honey
Wood craft
Apple stall
Plants for sale
LiveLoveSparkle – home made crafts
Jasmines – a new gift shop just opened in Earl Shilton
Hand made knitted gifts by Jenny
Bric-a-brac
Raffle
All proceeds will go towards our village Bloom Project. There will be exhibitions in the Church from the Bloom Group and the
Sapcote Heritage Group will have an exhibition ‘harvest-time’.
We would like to thank everyone who has adopted a spot around our village. But at the moment we are very short on
volunteers. We could not have as many flowers without your help which includes the watering and caring for them. Roger who
cuts the grass at the park area makes our village look really lovely and to everyone who joins in by mowing and hanging
baskets, we are making a difference. Since we started the Bloom Project 5 years ago we are constantly humbled by your
generosity.
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SAPCOTE BLOOM GROUP
A special mention goes to:
Lesley a very dear friend to the Bloom Group who is always in our thoughts
Gorden Coley who continues to support our project
Ian Milne ‘Happy 80th Birthday’ who instead of presents asked his family and friends not to buy him any but to donate to the Bloom Project.
Sara Eaton, who in memory, a new planter will be positioned replacing the one on the junction of Grace Road/Leicester Road.
Jenny who donates money through her lovely knitted gifts.
Autumn bulb planting will take place at the end of October. Please come along and help. The community bulb-planting day will be confirmed at our Autumn Fest as well as information on the planting.
Visit us online http://sapcotebloomgroup.weebly.com/
YOUR EDITOR IN A RUSH (ADRENALIN RUSH!)
My wife Lorraine received a
birthday gift from her brother of
an opportunity to go wing
walking on the top wings of a bi-
plane (yes we thought he was
trying to get rid of her too!) But
was she up for this, yes and on
the big day during July we all
went to Cirencester to watch
Lorraine being strapped in.
And as you can see in the photo
she even managed to take her
hands off and give a wave on
the way past whilst the aircraft
was hurtling towards a hangar.
Andrew Jackson
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POETS CORNER Giganticat I struggled so much to admit but the thing of it is, now I am up for it to believe the creature I saw has been seen from here, down to the Mill-on-the-Soar With a pneumatic loping stride and a long thick tail, balanced with evident pride; this aint any tiny moggie, as my wife could tell, even if it were foggy We spied a black upmarket cat, thought twice of calling it over, just for a chat - it must be more than a rumour: is this magnificent beast the Sapcote Puma? David Allinson March 2013
SAPCOTE Sapcote is a lovely place in spring., The many flowers that grace the roadside verges, Planted by the Bloom group, Now delights the eye. So thank you to our bloom group, You make our village bright, And everyone who passes through Can enjoy the lovely sight. By Hewins Gilbert
ALL SEWN UP!
CLOTHES ALTERED TO SUIT
YOU
Repairs and alterations of clothes,
wedding dresses & curtains
Fittings available by Appointment For a friendly, professional service
Tracey - Sharnford
Tel: 01455 274833 OR
Mobile 07754684232
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SAPCOTE METHODIST CHURCH
Leicester Road, Sapcote
Minister: Revd Barbara Bircumshaw
Tel: 01455 634168
Sunday Worship: 10.30 am and (6.00pm some Sunday evenings)
The first service of each month is usually all age worship
Children’s Church – for young people 10.30 am
Café Church: 1st Wednesday of each month
7.00pm Light supper (voluntary donation 7.30), prayer, songs, discussions, meditation and more
Messy Church: 3rd Sunday of each month
3.45pm Suitable for all ages, crafts, talks, modelling, painting, cooking, sports/games, chat & tea. Lasts approx 1½ hours
Thursday Afternoon Teas Every Thursday 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Teas, cakes, come along enjoy a chat make new friends, many already have
Thursday Childrens Choir; every Thursday 4.00pm-5.00pm
All children of school age welcome
A Big Breakfast especially for men
Also a time to chat & get to know others in our community over breakfast
Monthly on Saturdays 9.00am – pre bookable, check Weekly Newsheet or notices for dates
Dominoes with fish & chip supper evenings
All ages are welcome, pre-bookable, check Weekly Newsheet for details and dates
Monthly Walking Group – 4-5 mile walk and picnic lunch
More details of what’s going on in our Weekly Newsheet (no charge). Call Derek on 209692 to have one delivered.
You will always be made very welcome at any of the above
Hall bookings: Please contact Mr Alan Watts on 01455 272747
HIRE THE PAVILION
Available to hire by the hour / day
Includes kitchen facilities, tables /chairs, baby changing facilities, disability access
Suitable for private parties / functions, exercise classes, social groups, meetings
For more information please telephone
Tony Griggs 01455 274245 or 07816 951636
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WI NEWS
HOSTING A QUIZ NIGHT
When we held our annual fundraising quiz at
Sapcote Club in May, a team from Stoney
Stanton WI were victorious with the highest
score of 80%. Thirty teams of four from
Sapcote and neighbouring institutes battled it
out over rounds of brainteasers on music,
general knowledge, history, geography, sport,
film and T.V., true or false, food and drink,
famous duos and men called David.
MAKING OUR WISHES KNOWN
At our May Resolutions Meeting, President
Angela Pearce introduced our link delegate for
this year’s resolution Joy Hoult from Stoney
Stanton W.I. Joy was there to listen to our
debate and take our vote back to the AGM in
Leeds. The resolution stated: ‘The National
Federation of Women’s Institutes notes that
three people die every day whilst waiting for an
organ transplant. We call on every member of
the WI to make their wishes regarding organ
donation known and to encourage their
families, friends and members of their local
communities to do likewise’.
Angela, Jenny Groom and Jill Hardman had
been to the Resolutions Meeting to learn more
about the topic, in order to bring back their
findings to Sapcote members. Jenny spoke ‘for’
the resolution and Jill ‘against’. Angela then
opened the floor for questions and discussion
with various points being clarified. A vote was
taken which resulted in a unanimous vote ‘for’
the resolution from the twenty-six members
present. Discretion, should she need to use it,
was also given to the link delegate Joy Hoult,
who was thanked for her attendance and input into
our debate. Registration forms and diagrams were
then handed out to everyone before the meeting
ended with a faith supper and light hearted quiz.
At the AGM in Leeds on June 7 the resolution was
carried by 5,981 votes to 133 (97.88% ‘for’).
Joy Hoult provided us with a very comprehensive
report of the whole proceedings.
SAVING THE CHILDREN
June’s speaker Josephine Burgess had a wealth of
knowledge on her subject ‘The Work of Save the
Children’ and communicated it in a most interesting
way. She began by describing the life of the
charity’s founder Eglantine Jebb. Born into a rich
Shropshire family in 1876, she was very forward
thinking for her time, when girls from wealthy homes
were just expected to marry well and have children.
It was unusual that, after her father died in 1895,
Eglantine was allowed to study at Lady Margaret
Hall College, Oxford. She trained as a teacher and
taught in Marlborough but this was not to her liking
and she is quoted as saying “I don’t care for
children and I don’t care for teaching!” Later, when
living with an uncle who was an MP, she carried out
research into poverty and her whole attitude
changed. She set out to travel in Europe in 1913
when a woman travelling abroad alone was unheard
of. At the start of World War One she found a job
translating enemy newspapers in order to give the
Government a balanced picture of the war effort. At
the end of the war she joined ‘Fight for Famine’ and
produced a handbill, which she proceeded to give
out to the public in Trafalgar Square. This seemed
to be the start of the ‘Save the Children’
organisation. For the rest of her life until she died in
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WI NEWS cont’d
1926 Eglantine travelled all over the world working
to save childrens’ lives, fight for their rights and
help them fulfil their potential. Josephine brought
along various pamphlets and a PowerPoint
display to bring us up to date with the work of
‘Save the Children’, which is carried out in more
than 120 countries, including our own.
VISITING DENMAN COLLEGE
On a lovely bright and sunny morning in July, 29
members from Sapcote, along with others from
Countesthorpe and Earl Shilton WI’s , set out at
9.00am on a coach bound for Denman College in
Oxfordshire. This is N.F.W.I’s educational centre
and for many this was their first visit. On arrival
they were served coffee/tea and delicious
shortbread biscuits in the beautiful gardens. They
were then welcomed by their guides for the day
and Kate Bullas, Marketing and Communications
Manager, gave them a short introduction to
Denman. At 12.15pm a 2 course lunch and a
glass of wine gave them all a good idea of the
high standard of food.
A guided tour of the house with details of its
history followed. They were then taken to the
newer part of the College and shown the
various craft classrooms and wonderful new
teaching kitchen. There was just time to visit
the bedroom wings where they saw one
furnished by the Leicestershire and Rutland
Federation and one set up to cater for people
with a handicap and their carer. The time went
so quickly and by 3.15pm they were back in the
dining room for afternoon tea and a hasty visit
to the shop before heading for home. Secretary
Jenny Groom said “I think everyone agreed
that once we went through the gates of
Denman a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere
descended on us all. I do hope that given the
opportunity and funds this visit will have
encouraged us to take a course there in the
future”.
Monday, September 8 – A talk on Pearl
Buttons – Mr George Hook.
Monday, October 13 – Rosemary’s Ramblings
– Mrs Rosemary Heyes (ex County Chairman)
Monday, November 10 – Annual General
Meeting
Tuesday, November 25 – Birthday Meal at
Ashfields Restaurant.
Monday, December 8 – Christmas Party
All indoor meetings in Sapcote Methodist
Church Hall at 7.30pm.
Further information: Angela Pearce – 01455
618755
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A Night at the Races
Sapcote Club
Saturday, 15 November 7.30pm 1st Race 8pm
TICKETS £7.50 INCLUDING SUPPER
Available from: Sapcote Club Tel: 01455 272300
Community Action Partnership Tel: 01455 272 7669 Teresa Lee Tel: 01455 272496
A fund raising event for Community Action Partnership’s
Older Persons’ Befriending Service
Event Sponsored by Kirby & West and Linden Homes
Races sponsored by: David Wilson Homes, Ann Malthouse, Pauline & Colin Fergusson,
NMF Plumbing, Sapcote Club
