Your village paper Editor: Lorraine Jackson 101 Stanton Road Sapcote Tel: 01455 274733 E-mail: jacksonlorraine@hotmail.co.uk

Presenting Sapcote World War One Centenary Bench

Last November marked 100 years since the end of the Great War. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history with an estimated nine million combatants and seven million civilian deaths as a direct result of the war. Genocides and an Influenza pandemic contributed to a further 50 to 100 million deaths worldwide. As a village we must always remember, reflect, honour and commemorate the lives lost.

It is with great appreciation on 05 February 2019 a WW1 Centenary

Bench was delivered to the Memorial Garden on Church Street, Sapcote.

After lots of research to find a bench suitable for a village environment a company in Wales, Second Life Products Ltd was selected to manufacture a bespoke bench personalised to the village. Second Life Products are a leading manufacturer and distributors of 100% recycled plastic products. They were initially approached by Aberystwyth Royal British Legion to commission two memorial benches, the benches received great praise.

With the subject of plastics being so high profile on a global platform it fel appropriate to embrance the concept of giving something a second life, nothing could be more fitting than a Cententary Memorial Bench.

Longevity, maintenance free, resistant to vandalism, will not rot, no splinters, immune to insects, strong and durable, no treatment/painting required, can be left outside all year round, The village could not ask for anything more.

The Parish Council kindly agreed to fund the Memorial bench from Parish Funds.

The bench was extraordinarily delivered in February by a veteran, Sgt (Rtd) Royal Logistics Core, 222 Field Ambulance. He sadly omitted to include his name. A great chap who thought the bench was beautiful and a lasting tribute for the village.

It has been positioned within the Memorial Garden and has pride of place overlooking the War Memorial. We all have busy lives but please take the time to go and admire the bespoke Centenary bench, have a seat, take a moment and reflect for a few minutes. Many thanks to all involved in the process and especially the Parish Council for agreeing to fund.

R Mackenzie MBE, Warrant Officer RAF (Rtd)

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Readers

Does your car really need to be parked on the

pavement/road?

It is getting more and more difficult to push a

wheelchair and drive a car through the estates in

the village, and should any of the emergency

services be needed your car could delay these and

waste needed minutes.

So please think before you just leave your car on

the road for your convenience.

Pat Clarke

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Good News from 1st Sapcote Scout Group

Following the successful revised planning

application reported in the last issue of Sapcote

News I can now confirm that David Wilson

Homes have appointed a contractor to build our

new HQ. As I write this update the contracts are

being prepared and until all are complete and

returned we have not been informed of the

contractor. All we do know, our local preferred

contractor, Spencers Builders, unfortunately are

not being appointed.

However we are reliably assured that work should

commence week beginning Monday June 24th

with the completion within seven to eight months.

M Angrave,

Group Scout Leader, 1st Sapcote Scouts

APPEAL: Calling All Sapcote Knitters/Crafters

For this year’s Remembrance Commemorations knitted/crocheted Poppies are going to be attached to netting and placed over the railings opposite the Memorial Garden. Additionally, there are plans for a display in the vicinity of the Village Sign. Sapcote Knitting Group are leading this project and production is well underway. If you wish to contribute personally or become involved all help would be greatly appreciated and received. Please use your own wool and patterns or if required, 100 grms. Red DK wool. Patterns can be purchased from the Knitting Group at the Library via Ann Taylor. Any donations of wool would also be appreciated by the group. Completed poppies can be dropped off at the Library where they are being collected by the Knitting Group. Ann Taylor is point of contact for any queries.

Rachel Mackenzie

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Readers

LITTER PICKING

Whilst I agree that the litter surrounding our roads, motorways and country lanes is a national disgrace I would like to say that there a group of people in our village who work really hard to try and keep the roads into the village as litter free as possible.It is very disheartening to pick up bags full of litter only to find a couple of weeks later it is as bad again. Last month we picked up 24 large bin bags FULL but we now need to go out again next week and do the same thing when I am sure we collect as much again. If anyone would like to lend a hand then contact Mary on 272019. Thankyou

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7 Frewen Drive,Sapcote –

Telephone or Text 07707668663

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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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SAPCOTE METHODIST CHURCH Leicester Road, Sapcote

Minister: Rev Tim Woolley

01455 635654

Enquiries and Information please contact Rebecca Seviour 01455 646953 Room Bookings: Alan Watts Tel 01455 272747 www.sapcotemethodistchurch.co.uk or follow us on facebook! Our Church newsletter can also be found online too! What’s on?

• Sunday Services Our Sunday Service starts at 10.30 am and you are welcome to join us for Coffee has resumed to its original time of after the service. For children we have children’s church in the church hall. Crafts and activities for all ages. For babies and Toddlers we have a crèche area in the church There is often an Evening Service held on a Sunday too. This can be in the format of a Prayer and Praise, Healing and Wholeness or a discussion group. Log onto our website or check out our newsletter found online for the next evening service.

• Alternative Forms of Worship o Café Worship - 1st Wednesday of each month 7pm Café opens for your evening

meal followed by discussion, songs and chat o Prayer Breakfast – every other month on a Saturday Morning 9-10am o House Groups – we currently have 3 house groups running at various times of

the week to suit all availability – everyone is welcome

• Annual Children’s Events o Easter Eggstravaganza o Summer Holiday Bible Club (August) o Autumn Light Parade (November) o Messy Nativity

• Thursday Afternoon Tea 2.30-4.30 A weekly event – all are welcome for tea and cake – come along for a chat and make new friends

• Men’s Breakfast

• Youth Club Year 7 upwards to come join us on a Thursday evening from 7-8.15pm, We provide a space for our young people to hang out, play games and eat snacks! Fancy an oreo milkshake? Contact Ben on 07720977145

• Annual Social events o Quiz Night o Family Fun and Games Night o Skittles Eve

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Weekly Class Timetable

Mon 6.15pm George Ward Centre , Barwell

Mon 7.30pm George Ward Centre , Barwell

Tues 12 Midday Sapcote Pavilion

Tues 6.30pm The ‘Stute’, Earl Shilton

Wed 6.15pm Dadlington Village Hall

Thurs 10am Sharnford Community Centre

Thurs 12.15pm The Parish Rooms, Market Bosworth

Fri 10am Sapcote Pavilion

Mixed Level classes: All £7 per class - Drop in / pay as you go so no need

to book

Fully Qualified & Fit Pro Insured Instructor with over 26 years teaching

experience.

For more information visit:

Website www.yogawithadele.co.uk

www.facebook.com/yogawithadele1

Tel: 07837927227

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Stepping Stones Preschool Methodist Church, Leicester Road, Sapcote

Learning Through Play ! established for 20 years

Offering excellent care, fun and friends in our bright airy setting with a lovely outdoor space

for outdoor play – everyday!

Call us to arrange a visit

to see what we can offer your child

Or visit our facebook page at:

Stepping Stones Preschool Sapcote

Tel: Sadie on 07593534118 or email: Claire.steppingstones@gmail.com

Stepping Stones is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

SAPCOTE BLOOM GROUP First, a very big thank you to all the families and friends who attended our Easter fundraiser. There were

some fantastic Easter bonnets on parade and each entrant went home loaded with chocolate! (Parents

please forgive us for the sugar rush!!) We had a very successful fundraiser and raised a substantial amount

towards our summer blooms. Many thanks.

I'm sure we have all enjoyed the spring bulb displays around the village, but whoever would have thought

that we needed to water them in APRIL?!

By the time this goes to press we will have put the benches in place along Grace Road and we hope people

will make good use of them. They are for us all to take a break as we stroll around our lovely village.

We are delighted to introduce three new members to our team, Carole , Mansi and Rachel. We are always

pleased to accept help in any form!

Our next fundraiser will be our vintage strawberry cream tea on Wednesday 10th July. It will be held in the

pavilion from 2 till 5. We hope to see you all there! Freshly made cakes, strawberries and cream!

Once again, many thanks to all our supporters, we appreciate your generosity and your comments as we go

about our duties. Thank you all

Jill Keeber, Sapcote Bloom Group

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SAPCOTE HERITAGE GROUP

The Squire of Enderby

It was good to welcome Philip Warren of Leicestershire Museums Services who this time spoke about Charles Lorraine Smith who was the Squire of Enderby from 1757-1835. Born in 1751 his father was Sir Charles Lorraine and his family seat became Enderby Hall which he inherited as a young boy from his Great Uncle Richard Smith of Enderby. He took his Great Uncle’s name by an Act of Parliament in 1762 while he was still a boy. A scandal was caused when he eloped with Frances Carpenter, Countess of Tyrconnel and was the subject of a divorce. In 1783 he became High Sheriff of Leicestershire. He is renowned for combining his artistic skills with his knowledge of fox hunting and produced numerous parodies of the sport which became very fashionable and sold many prints.

More Twitcher’s Tales

Once again our local ‘Twitcher’ Ken Reeves entertained his audience and showed a further selection of his wonderful pictures of the birdlife to be seen in the Hebrides. It was a fascinating journey and left many of us wishing that our own photographs were so good. We look forward to seeing him again next year.

The Great Central Railway

Malcolm Riddel gave a detailed talk about the building and demise of the Great Central Railway through Leicestershire. Early photographs showed the building of the railway and there were pictures of stations along the line, together with the evolution of the steam railway engines and their eventual demise at the scrapyard on the Western Boulevard in Leicester. It is good to know that a part of the line has now been preserved from Birstall to Loughborough and is being extended into Nottinghamshire

Farewell to Paul Kirner

The Heritage Group would like to send their best wishes and grateful thanks to Paul Kirner of Compton Lodge for all the musical evenings he has put on for the Group over the past few years. Paul is moving to Wales where he will be concentrating on his Theatre Organ Collection, housed at Paul Kirner’s Music Palace in South Street, Ynyshir, Porth, Rhondda South Wales. Sapcote’s loss is definitely Wales’s gain. Our January meetings will not be the same.

Visitors from Salt Lake City

In 1901 Amos Brown Junior and his brother George together with their families left Sapcote and sailed to America to go and live in Salt Lake City where their descendants still live. Amos Junior had been a member of All Saints Church choir and continued to sing with various societies after he arrived in America. Amos’s Gt Granddaughter Marie contacted Keith Hextall to say that she, together with her mother Carole and brother Steven were coming over to England for a holiday and wanted to visit Sapcote and see the places associated with their family. They arrived in the village on Tuesday, April 8 and were treated to a guided tour of the church followed by a walk round the village. Before they left they were presented with a memory stick comprising pictures of the village as it was when Amos and his brother sailed for America. Thanks to Graham Calow they also received a CD containing our own Sapcote Carol which could well be sung in the future by one of the many choirs over there. In return, as well as copies of photographs, they also presented Keith with a copy of a memoir written by Amos Junior about his family and life in Sapcote in the 1880s and 90s. The family also gave a very generous donation towards All Saints Organ Restoration Fund. Another highlight of their visit was seeing the cottage in New Walk being thatched as their present surname is now Thatcher.

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SAPCOTE HERITAGE GROUP cont’d

Future Programme

May 16 – Sapcote at School, Work and Play in Photographs – Keith Hextall June 20 – An Evening and Faith Supper in Leire with Derek and Mary

July 18 – Afternoon Visit to Coton Manor Gardens

August 15 – Visit to Chedham’s Yard Heritage Centre and Workshops at Wellesbourne Warwickshire

September 19 – Ladies of Leicestershire – David Bell

October 24 – Will the Real Robin Hood Please Stand Up – Nick Marshall

November 21 – The Life of George Formby – Kevin Barfield

Come and join us in the Church Hall at 7.30pm.

Any enquiries please contact Keith Hextall on 01455 274662.

V O L U N T E E R

IN OUR LOCAL LUNCHEON CLUB

What does the role involve?

Socialising with members

Serving of refreshments & lunch

What are we looking for?

Volunteers to assist at the lunch club

For more information please call

0116 2220572 or email

Jackie.johnson@ageukleics.org.uk

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WALKING WITH WOLVES We’ve all been there. You’re out walking your dog when suddenly and out of nowhere, a dog comes charging up to you. Quite often, the owner isn’t even in sight. For a lot of people this scenario is a real nightmare especially if their dog is or could be reactive. So, what can you do in a situation such as this? Well unfortunately there is no single solution to this question because there are too many variables for one simple answer for every dog that comes running up to you.

To begin with, you don’t know what motivates the off-lead dog to run towards you. Does he/she want to play? Are they defending territory they see as theirs because they walk there every day? Is their interest more towards you or are they determined to attack your dog? Are you in turn relaxed, stressed, anxious, frustrated, angry or scared, all of which can send out the wrong signals to the off-lead dog.

Training a Dog to be Off-Lead

Too many people think their dog has to be off-lead to exercise properly, or they let their dogs off because they pull so hard on the lead the owner just needs a break from it. And then there are people who think they have a God given right to let their dogs off the lead regardless. The reality though is this, if you haven’t trained your dog to come back to you no matter what the distraction, then you could quite literally be putting your dog and other people and their dogs in danger which as we know, is against the law.

So how can you be sure that your dog can be let off the lead safely? Well for a start, your dog needs to be properly socialised around other dogs and people which means that the owner has a responsibility to fully understand how to socialise their dog. It’s not just a case of letting their dog off-lead to meet other dogs. You need to teach your dog ‘self-control’ so that your dog can control its’ emotions and impulses. Of course, you must train ‘recall’.

What to do if a dog comes charging up to you aggressively

As previously mentioned, there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ answer to this question but there are things you can try. None of these things are fool proof, after all, there’s no safeguard against fools!

• Train your dog to walk on a loose lead, and to sit and stay when asked. This will give you time to deal with an

off-lead dog charging at you.

• If a dog comes out of a driveway or house behind you, keep walking, as the chances are, the further away from

that dog’s home territory you are, the better. If a dog comes out of a house in front of you, turn around and walk

the other way.

• If you have a small dog, if you can, pick it up. If you have a larger dog, try and put yourself between the off-lead

dog and your dog. You can also stretch out your arm with your hand open and shout at the dog to “go away”.

• Throwing a handful of treats into a charging dog’s face can also deter the attack.

It’s a sad state of affairs when some owners now feel they have to take a walking stick with them to protect their dog or walk either late at night or early morning . It really shouldn’t be this way.

“It’s OK, He’s friendly”

A number of owners appear to be under the impression that because they believe their dog is friendly, that this gives them the right to let their dog off the lead. They then, as their friendly, bouncy dog charges up to other dogs and people, shout out “It’s OK, he’s friendly” as if this is enough to excuse their dog’s behaviour. It is not. There are many people, including children, who do not like this sort of behaviour. It is their right to walk their dog in privacy, in public without being bothered by your dog,

Whether you agree with that or not. Keep in mind that if your dog races up to someone and does not recall, then you are in fact breaking the law.

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WALKING WITH WOLVES cont’d

There can be any number of reasons why people do not want your dog saying ”Hi”. Their dog might be reactive because of similar incidents, or recovering from surgery or coping with an injury or just old or very nervous. The sad fact is, dog owners are already struggling to find places to walk their dog, the more we allow our dogs to charge around without any control, eventually there will be nowhere we can have our dogs off-lead.

Please respect other people’s right to choice and train your dog to behave in a manner that will not offend. It may be a small ‘loss of freedom’ but a big win for all dog owners in the long run!

For the full content of this article, please go to the website www.livingwithwolves.co.uk Contact David Egan 07971 627146. The full article contains details of the changes to U.K. Law regarding Dogs in Public May 2014. The penalties include fines and prison sentences if you allow your Dog to be dangerously out of control. The website also contains useful information on training, behaviour and all things canine.

Blaby District Councillors

Your three candidates live locally and know the Ward very well, we work together as a team

to ensure our residents are supported. Your District Councillors for the Stanton & Flamville

Ward are:-

Iain Hewson, Sheila Scott and Deanne Woods

• Blaby District Council gives you value for money and we will continue to monitor the

spending level.

• Now that the refuse and recycling service has been changed to fortnightly collections, due

to economic circumstances outside our control, we will ensure that Blaby District Council

will still continue to give you a first class service.

• We will work to keep your environment safe and focus on air quality, fly tipping, anti-

social behaviour, traffic issues and to protect the most vulnerable people in our ward.

• As Blaby District Council has been voted to be one of the best places to live and work in

the country, we will endeavour to ensure that this continues for our residents.

• We will work hard to mitigate the local impact of any future developments that are thrust

upon us.

• We will continue to support your local Parish Council/Meeting and be available to assist

those we represent, no matter how small the problem

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For more information, contact

Rev. Mick Norman

Tel: 01455 272215

For enquires about Church Hall bookings

Contact Christine Glover on 01455 274597

Follow us on Facebook @allsaintssapcote @MessySaintsSapcote

Messy Church Usually held the first Sunday of the month, in church at 4pm. Fun activities for all the family. Starts in All Saints Church followed by a light tea in the Church Hall. June 9th, July 7th, September 1st

May 30th – June 9th Thy Kingdom Come Prayer events (more details to follow) June 1st Sapcote and Sharnford Churches Together Charity Fun Run & Summer Fayre August 12-16th Holiday Club @ Sapcote Methodist Church (look out for more details)

All Saints Church, Sapcote belongs to the world wide

Christian family. In response to God’s love for us

all, we will:

Love God

Love others as ourselves

Make Jesus known to others

Drop in Group & Holy Communion

Come along and join the drop in group held at All Saints Church.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings each month at

9:45am for Holy Communion followed by Coffee Drop-in which takes place in the Church Hall. We

enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with hot buttered toast and marmalade.

We have time to have a chat. June 6th & 20th, July 4th & 18th,

August 1st & 15th, September 5th & 19th

Drop in Group Come along and join the drop in group

held at All Saints Church Hall. We meet on the 1st and 3rd

Thursday mornings each month at 10:15am. We enjoy a cup of tea or

coffee with hot buttered toast and marmalade.

We have time to have a chat.

Holy Communion will be held in the Church at 9:45am, each week during

Lent, which runs from 7th , 14th, 21st, 28th March & 4th, 11th, 18th April

Sunday 11am Morning worship

Lively and relevant for all the family

Little Saints A drop in on Monday mornings from 10 am to midday in term time at the Church Hall for children aged 4 and under and their carers. Time to meet and play with toys and have refreshments.

All Saints

Church Sapcote

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WI NEWS

It’s Spring again, a busy time for Sapcote WI, with the County Federation Annual Council Meeting, and our High Cross Group meeting, and other interesting gatherings, too.

The ACM went back home to the Leicester Grammar School, and was host to the usual mix of speakers and competitions, though the star was Giles Brandreth, and his obsession with correct grammar.

The ‘High Cross’ group, consisting of six Institutes, Barwell, Earl Shilton Afternoon, Earl Shilton Evening, Sapcote, and Stoney Stanton, also get together at this time to socialise and learn from a speaker. This year we heard from ‘William’, the Butler to royalty and Hollywood stars.

The ever popular ‘Science Question Time’ meeting was held at the Salvation Army Centre in Wigston. The talk this time was about deciphering digital data from Geo-satellites. As usual one was left feeling that the brain had been challenged just a bit too much for comfort.

The members have been involved in community too, baking cakes for Loros, though sadly this might be the last time, as Environmental Health have stated, that kitchens and those cooking, must have the necessary paperwork.

A group of WI ladies at the beginning of April, joined with Mary Eales to pick litter, though the weather was not very pleasant.

Sapcote WI members continue to support the local Arts scene, enjoying trips to the Concordia and the Curve. A trip to Stratford upon Avon, with a back stage tour of the theatre, and a boat trip is promised in July.

Nearer to home, the WI will be running the cake stall at the village ‘Summer Fayre’ in June, don’t forget to buy! About 15 members enjoyed a craft evening last month, held in a pub. Glass Fusion is very effective and satisfying to do,

without too much outlay or expertise. I’m really proud of my Easter scene.

Then, a bit earlier than usual this year, we held our Annual Quiz evening, which is extremely popular with folk, from near and far, organised by a slick and experienced team, sourcing and sorting the questions, from Christmas time till Spring.

In March, at our Monthly meeting, we learned what we should be recycling, and that what we thought was right about recycling was often wrong, and vice versa. So check before you recycle your mixed materials and wash everything. Remember it’s not all automated, some rubbish has to be sorted by hand, so have a thought for the person picking out the unwashed.

In April, what could have been a very scientific and technical talk proved enthralling, thanks to the enthusiasm of the speaker, from the Anthony Nolan Trust. This charity which began by collating a database to help find matching bone marrow donors and recipients, now is very involved in sourcing stem cells from the placental blood of new-borns, both for treatment and research into degenerative illnesses. There are only four centres in the U.K. where these practitioners are based, one being the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

In May, we shall debate the Resolutions, ‘The Decline in Rural Bus Services’, and ‘Don’t Fear the Smear’. Our votes will be taken to the National A.G.M, which takes place in June. Then we have a talk from a Community Champion, a representative of the Bradgate Park Trust, on the agenda.

Wondering what the WI can offer?

If you are 18 years or over, then come along and see for yourself, or you can contact: 01455 272955, 272963 for more information.

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WELCOME TO NEW SAPCOTE BUSINESS – MEOW’S CAT SITTER Needing to find somebody to look after my cat Sooty when I went on a recent holiday, I noticed

a new business in the village, Meow’s Sapcote Cat Sitter and wanting to support local businesses

I thought I would check this out and so I met up with new owner Louise to find out more.

Louise had previously worked in Finance as a Management Accountant but during last year

found herself able to make a career change. She moved from Ratby in 2017 to move in with her

partner who had moved from Rugby. She then founded her company Meow’s Sapcote Cat Sitter

in January 2019.

I soon learnt that Louise has been a cat enthusiast for 20 years since owning her own two cats

Baba and Darlin from kittens. The joy they brought to her life inspired her to learn more about

cats and their needs. Through her passion to learn about catas she quickly realised that cats are

territorial animals and domestic cats are no different. They like their own space and routine so

being taken to a cattery can be stressful for the cat. Louise thinks that the best solution for

when you go on holiday is that your cat stays home where they are confident and most happy –

in their own home – hence why she has set up her business.

Louise has a Diploma in Pet sitting and has studied cat courses in Feline Behaviour and

Psychology, Caring for Elderly Pets, Feline Nutrition, Feline First Aid, Essential Cat & Kitten Care

and currently is studying Cat Anxiety & Stress.

I asked Louise what makes the service that Meows offers special. Louise believes her service

helps to keep cats happy while their guardians are away. It’s not just about cat sitting Louise will

open/close curtains and take out bins, to make the home look live in as well as water plants in

the summer. Its not just a cat service consider it as home security while you are away. Your cat is

happy and your home is being checked on.

It’s obvious when you talk to Louise how much she loves cats, and I wasn’t disappointed from my

personal experience, Louise provided lots of play time, cuddles and all the care that your cat needs.

Sample of customer feedback

Jules Clarke recommends

Meows Sapcote Cat Sitter.

Louise was fantastic with our kitties Tiggy and Teddy. They

both loved all the fuss, attention and play! It was reassuring to receive daily updates, photos

and videos and to see how well, cared for and happy they were. We arrived home to two very happy kitties and we would highly recommend Meow's

Sapcote Cat Sitter. Thank you Louise x

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19 Long Street, Stoney Stanton

All under one roof

Therapy Room Hire Available

Barbers with Hayley

Ladies Hairdressers with Sally-Anne

Sports Massage Therapy with Mike

Beautox Derma and Fillers with Veera

Microblading and Powder/Ombre with Sian

Aromatherapy and Reiki with Gemma

Reflexology and physiokey pain relief with Sally

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Message from the Sapcote MacMillan Team

The MacMillan appeal group wish to thank the residents of Sapcote and the surrounding area for the

support they have given to us over the last sixteen years whilst helping us to raise the wonderful amount of

£ 25,438.25.

Due to age and family commitments the group have sadly decided that last September’s Coffee Morning

was to be the last one.

We extend our sincerest thanks to the Recreation Ground Management Committee for the use of the

facilities in the pavilion and also to Sapcote Methodist Church for their loan of additional tables over the

years. Thanks also to everyone who has donated gifts for us to sell, to local enterprises for raffle prizes and

to all the residents who have provided items for the tombola together with all the very generous cat

donations received.

Finally to all those who came along on the day come rain or shine and also the helpers who manned the

stalls and kitchen we offer you our undying thanks for making Sapcote’s coffee Mornings such a resounding

success.

If anyone feels willing and able to give some of their time in support of this very worthy charity we would

be willing to offer advice and guidance. It has been a worthwhile experience for all of us who have been

involved in the annual fundraising event.

Many thanks to one and all

Jenny & the team - 01455 273801

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Sapcote Luncheon Club

Come along and enjoy a hot meal and a friendly chat at our

Sapcote Luncheon Club

Held at All Saints Church Hall, Sapcote on the first and third Wednesday of every month 12 noon – 2pm, Vegetarian meal

provided.

To book your place, contact our Care Services Team on 0116

2220572

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POETS CORNER My Childhood Days

When I think of my childhood days

How different they were in many ways

We had no electric or water laid on

And heated the house with a coal fire, just one.

We sat at night with an oil lamp, to see

A book we were reading or drawing, dear me

How things have changed for the better no doubt

But those were the days I’m thinkin about.

There were no flush toilets as we have today

But one up the garden twelve yards away

And if at night we needed to go

We had to light our way by candle glow

We walked to school a mile away

No buses to take us as they have today

We seemed a lot safer when we were out

We played in the road, no cars about.

We learned our times tables

So our sums we could do

There were no calculators

To help us through

There were no televisions

In those far off days

And the wireless had headphones

To hear the music it played.

One dear mum gave us a penny

For our Saturday treats

We went to the village shop

And spent it on sweets

So those were the days

When I was still young

We didn’t have much money

But we still had fun.

Hewins Gilbert (aged 99)

_________________________

Every time we say goodbye

So many cats over the years,

welcomed and lost, to end in tears

We lost our Maisie Babe,

for nineteen years our dame -

now we’ve a new feline:

Selina is her name

For two and a half years,

passed from pillar to post -

nervously allowed us,

at last, to be her host

A cat disregarded;

abstrusely dislikes me -

I’ve the scars to prove it!

Loves my wife, graciously

We have now said farewell

to a bedroom carpet -

scratching posts are in vain;

sacrificed for our pet

‘twill require my patience -

I don’t want her to roam -

stay, beautiful creature,

in your Forever Home

David Allinson May 2019

With so many thanks to staff at

Leicester Animal Aid, Huncote,

after five visits earlier this year,

to be vetted for our catabilities

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POETS CORNER cont’d

THE DAILY ROUTINE

We sleep, we wake

we traverse the day

to a set take.

Waiting for something better to come

we continue on our ordered path,

a guiding hand to see us on our way.

The pathway we choose

may change by the end of the day,

decisions to be made and what to lose

if we take the gamble to play.

The easy option is to stay on course

less hassle and minimal stress,

or is it! This may be for some

but not for all or would we ever progress.

We sleep, we wake

we traverse the day

for our own sake.

Jean Kirkland

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

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 jacksonlorraine@hotmail.co.uk or Telephone 274733

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Sapcote Community Library Registered Charity No: 167496

Church Street Sapcote, LE9 4FG

www.sapcotecommunitylibrary.org.uk Email: admin@sapcotecommunitylibrary.org.uk

There is always a warm welcome at Sapcote Community Library where you can borrow and browse through an extensive range of books, enjoy a hot or cold drink, meet with friends and join in with a variety of activities.

We also have an wide range of second-hand books to buy, a colour copier/printer/scanner with A3 and A4 size capabilities and a suite of computers for public use.

Opening Times

Mon 9.30am – 12.30

Including Coffee Morning

Knitting Group

1.30pm – 3pm

Tues 10am – 12 noon

Stories & Rhymes 10.30 - 11am

Book Club 1st Tues of the month 10.30am

5pm – 7pm

Wed CLOSED CLOSED

Thurs CLOSED 2pm – 5pm

Fri CLOSED 2pm – 5pm

Sat 10am – 1pm CLOSED

Sun CLOSED CLOSED

You can support the library by: -

• Using our full library service.

• Becoming a volunteer as a library assistant, or help with occasional minor building maintenance e.g. minor repairs and cleaning. Whether it’s for a couple of hours a week or a month there is always something to do. Full training is given.

• We are especially looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate our children’s activities. We have a great group of volunteers who help on these occasions and would welcome someone with enthusiasm and ideas to co-ordinate school holiday and special occasion activities about 6 times a year. Please call Teresa on 01455 272496 or call into the library if you can help with this.

• Joining the BLABY LOTTERY and selecting Sapcote Community Library as your chosen charity. You will have the chance to win £25,000 plus many other prizes. You can register and read all the information at www.loveblabylottery.co.uk and don’t forget to select ‘Sapcote Community Library’ as your chosen charity.

• Becoming a Friend of Sapcote Community Library - Membership is only £5 a year. Details are available at the library

We are very grateful for the support of OUR BUSINESS FRIENDS

Ashwells Maintenance Ltd

Heart of England Co-op

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Sapcote Community Library Registered Charity Number: 1167496

Church Street, Sapcote, Leicestershire, LE9 4FG

Tel: 0116 3053674

www.sapcotecommunitylibrary.org.uk

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKS 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Listen to entertaining and informative talks

And enjoy delicious scones, tea & coffee

ONLY £4

Wednesday, 28 August

Brian Negus

"Blind photography –

sight loss needn't stop you doing the things you love"

Wednesday, 27 November

John Martin

Crime Round the World

To reserve a place

Email: admin@sapcotecommunitylibrary.org.uk

tel: 07774 276488 or call in at the library

At

Sapcote Community Library

9.30am – 12 noon every Monday

Small selection of refreshments available at a minimal charge

Come and enjoy our friendly atmosphere

All welcome

STORIES & RHYMES for pre-school children

Tuesday mornings

10.30am – 11am

during the school term time

Children and their carers can join in with our songs and

rhymes and listen to a story