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IN THIS ISSUE

• Your letters

• Diary Page

• Recipe:Salad from Capri- just

right for Red-NoseDay

• Notes: Parish Council Meeting

• Say Hello to--------

• Church services/ Registers

• St Andrew’s Primary School

• WI

• Neighbourhood Watch

• Reading group

• Parish Plan Update

• Memory Corner

• Football for your Children

January 2011

North Kilworth News

We’re back! Oh, you didn’t realise we had been away! Well, the more alert among you will have noted that there was no publication in January. This was mainly to help us both to prepare for and recover from the excesses of the festive season. Now we’re into February it all seems like a distant memory, hopefully a very pleasant one, apart from the annual struggle with those New Year resolutions. Some may succeed, but for many it is a difficult journey where seemingly those undertakings we made to ourselves, and others, are tossed overboard from the metaphorical boat into an uncertain tide that ebbs and flows in various directions, before finding the inevitable rocks and being smashed into a thousand pieces. Oh well, there’s always next year! Congratulations to Carolyn and David Sanders who won our cryptic Christmas quiz. They will now be treated to afternoon tea at the Kilworth House Hotel who kindly donated the prize, and should be an experience not to be missed. Your editors had to burn much midnight oil sorting through the myriad of entries. Actually I’m telling porkies as in reality there were just TWO! Amazing really. Perhaps dinner for two at the Ritz would have been a more attractive option! A community may be defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location organised around common values. Our village is blessed with a variety of organisations and on-going social events that only enhance the vibrancy of village life. There are many individuals, past and present,

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who have contributed to shaping North Kilworth into the village it has become. They are to be applauded, but I’m sure they would as one see it as just a normal role in village life. That’s what living in our community is all about. That’s what makes it so special and I’d venture to say a privilege. So if you let village life pass you by and choose not to be involved in any way, it may be seen that you are missing out on all those aspects that enrich the lives of those who do. Your choice. Some argue that North Kilworth isn’t the village that it once was. Maybe it is perceived that the community spirit has diminished with ever increasing demands on our time and wallet and, dare I say it, the stresses of modern living. A long standing resident of the village recently informed me that there used to be an annual bonfire night event on the sports field and virtually the whole village attended year after year. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we achieved that level of whole community involvement once again? We have examples of it; the Challenge never fails us as does the Millennium Green BBQ to name but two. Are we gradually moving away from whole village activities to a situation where smaller splinter groups are more the norm? If so that would be to the detriment of the village. Maybe I’m just being over-expectant and should salute all that takes place here whether large or small. Maybe I’m not sure what I believe. What do

* T hanks t o Kilwor t h H ouse* * * H ot el* *

T he N ews would like t o t hank S usie Chamber lain and t he management of Kilwor t h H ouse H ot el f or kindly donat ing t he pr iz e f or our Chr ist mas Q uiz . T he winner , David S ander s, will be t aking Car olyn t o t ea, all ex penses paid cour t esy of t he H ot el. Many t hanks, and ver y well- done David. The answers can be found on page 4

240 Berth Marina at North Kilworth? Do you want a fenced off 240 berth Marina with no public access at North Kilworth?

There is a planning application in – Reference 10/01713/FUL for workshops and a 240 berth Marina within a security fence, off

Station Road, North Kilworth. The North Kilworth Parish Council would like to hear your views on the application and views on the implications for traffic, local

facilities, access and local walks, impact on the canal area/streams, watercourses and the local environment, or indeed

any other aspects of having a huge new enclosed marina in between North Kilworth and Husbands Bosworth. Also note any

benefit to the community with new facilities identified on a previous application, such as a public house on the canal front

and shops have now been removed from the application. If you would like to comment please come to an open meeting –

Where – North Kilworth, Village Hall When – 3rd February 2011 at 7.30pm

Please come and comment and write to Harborough District Council to let them know your views quoting Ref: 10/01713/FUL

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Page 2 Neighbourhood Watch/ WI

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH -Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a jewellers in Lutterworth have arrested three men in connection with the incident which took place at Robinson's Jewellers in Church Street,on Thursday December 16, 2010. A man entered the shop and threatened members of staff with a hammer and a weapon, believed to be a firearm, before stealing jewellery from a display. Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Final Message from Henry Whatley This is a message to all Watch Schemes and Key Individuals within Harborough Local Policing Unit. to let you all know that this is the last message that I will send out via the VC Relay messaging system as this is my last working day as an employee of Leicestershire Constabulary. With effect from Thursday 20th January my role within Leics Constabulary will be redundant and my work load will be taken up by other officers and staff within the organisation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your vigilance and hard work in assisting Harborough Police to prevent and reduce crime and disorder across the district in which we all live and work - your contribution to Neighbourhood Policing and in making the area a safer place to live in cannot be underestimated. I have enjoyed the 8 years that I have spent as the Community Coordinator at Harborough Police Station, I have worked with some very excellent officers, staff and community volunteers as well. If you need any more information - please contact our call management centre on 0116 222 2222. May I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for the future and I hope that you will all enjoy many crime-free years to come. Henry Whatley (7729), Community Initiatives Coordinator

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IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL?

NORTH KILWORTH SPORTS CLUB ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING JUNIOR FOOTBALL SIDES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 11. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED OR YOUR CHILD WANTS TO TAKE PART WE ARE HOLDING A MEETING AT NORTH KILWORTH SPORTS CLUB ON SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY @ 10.AM ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN EITHER TAKING PART OR HELPING TO RUN IT ARE INVITED TO COME ALONG.

NORTH KILWORTH WI

North Kilworth WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Village hall, at 7.30pm New members are always very welcome. For more information contact: Christine Hewes: eandchewes@tiscali.co.uk/ 880036 Gaye Duncombe: gduncombe@gmail.com/ 880650 Our speaker this month was Matt, who you may know from The White Lion, where he works as a barman. Matt’s other job, when he isn’t pulling pints, is an actor and he shared with us highlights of his career. He has appeared in many adverts, which we saw on his promotional DVD, and he invited members to audition for Morrison’s. The lucky winner was Caelia who was rewarded with a bottle of red wine. The next meeting will be on Thursday 17th Feb 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Belinda Chandler will be talking to us about New Joints for Old. (Belinda’s father pioneered the McKee’s Hip Replacement.) Flowers, Raffle and catering-Gaye Duncombe, assisted by Lyn Wall. The 2011 programme hopefully will be as interesting and varied as last year. It includes: Glass bead making; Life in a submarine, by an Admiral, Family Law, An outing to the Beeb in Nottingham, Healthy Eating, by a dietitian, Behind the Scenes at Joules and Sugarcraft

The ‘Stop and Tell’ campaign A week-long campaign to promote tolerance and understanding of diversity concluded with a special community event in Market Harborough. The Hate Awareness Week which ran for the second time from January 24 to 30, let people know how and where to report ‘hate incidents’, when someone is targeted because they are believed to be different, or any incident believed to be motivated by age, disability, gender identity, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation. It can be physical, verbal or written. Hate incidents can be reported to Harborough District Council, Voluntary Action South Leicestershire, South Leicestershire Citizens Advice Bureau and the Police. They can also be reported online via www.harborough.gov.uk/reporthate , www.leics.gov.uk/reporthate or at www.stamp-it-out.co.uk Residents give recycling a festive boost! Nearly twice as much food waste (Approximately 45 tonnes) was collected in the first week of January, as residents recycled their festive leftovers. Figures for Harborough District Council’s food waste collections nearly doubled in the first week of January, as people put any wasted food in their ‘caddies’, rather than the black bin. Harborough district has the best recycling rate in Leicestershire, and is 15th best in the country out of 358 local authority areas. The aim is to use food waste collection to break into the top ten recyclers countrywide for the first time. Any food waste collected is recycled as agricultural compost. Proposals to balance budget The council has said it has had to make some “tough decisions” as it puts forward draft proposals to balance its budget and plug a financial deficit of £1.41m. HDCs Conservative administration will submit the first draft of its budget report for discussion at its Executive committee meeting on January 17. The report follows a district-wide consultation with residents. Before Christmas, the public were given the opportunity to submit their views to the

council, via a questionnaire, on which services they considered a priority. Cllr Michael Rook , leader of HDC, said: “Statutory obligations have to be met first, that is the law, but the cuts we are proposing in the report tackle three areas, and reflect what has been said to us in the feedback from residents.” The proposals, which look to close the funding gap, focus on three key areas: -Staffing and management reviews and internal reorganisation -Shared services and other ways of working with partners -Reductions to non-statutory services. Cllr Rook added: “The gap between our ‘need to spend’ and our ‘available recourses’ is £1.41 million. That is because government grant was even less than expected in real terms. So some really tough decisions have needed to be made in what we can afford over last year’s spend. This should be no surprise to anyone now, but will be painful nonetheless where individuals are caught up in these cuts.” The draft budget is subject to change, as councillors review it, and the final recommendations from the Executive committee will be presented to Full Council on February 24, 2011. Improved planning website boasts new features. People are being encouraged to visit the council’s easier-to-use planning website, which offers up-to-the-minute information on planning applications, as well as a new interactive map. The Online website makes it easier for the public to search for planning applications, thanks to a new one-line ‘simple search. Once registered, people will receive emailed updates when the status of applications change. They will also be able to view planning decisions. The new-look site features: -An interactive map, which shows the locations of planning applications. -Option to specify the amount of historical information on the map to make it less cluttered and easier to interpret. -Scanned images of application plans and documents. -All lodged representations, and whether they object to, or support, the application.

-Basic details of planning applications dating back to 1948, available through the interactive mapping facility. -Easier-to-view images, which remove the need to download specialist file viewing software. -Planning application forms, plans and decisions for all recent applications. -A list of any consultations with other organisations relating to current planning applications – eg. Highways Agency, Environment Agency, etc.

Visit the Planning Online site at www.harborough.gov.uk/planningonline

Get free help for alcohol concerns People who are concerned about alcohol or how much they are drinking can drop-in for free advice and support in Market Harborough.The new project will see a support worker on hand at the Alcohol Advice Centre to offer help and advice to people worried about alcohol or who those who simply need more information.The confidential sessions, will focus on the effects of alcohol, strategies to cut down on use, support for families and friends, and referrals if needed.

Drop-in sessions take place every Wednesday, from 4pm to 6pm at Bower House in Coventry Road , Market Harborough, opposite Co-op supermarket (LE16 9BZ).No appointment is necessary. For more details about the service call the Leicestershire Community Projects Trust on 0116 2229545 or email info@lcp-trust.org.uk Royal visit after abbey revamp Prince Charles is set to visit Launde Abbey, in the north-east of the district, near the border with Rutland .The historic building is the retreat house for the Dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough and recently underwent major refurbishment and extension work, overseen by HDC. A grand opening is planned for May 30th this year, to which everyone is invited.

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Kilworth Challenge fundraising has begun Saturday 22nd January saw the start of team “Running on Carling’s” bid to become top fundraisers for the Kilworth Challenge 2011. A very enjoyable Quiz Night was well attended at the Sports Club, with 80 people making up 12 teams, and we’d like to thank everyone who came and helped us raise £675 on the night. “True Blues” were victorious, winning a case of Lanson champagne but, with over 30 raffle prizes up for grabs on the night, nearly everyone went home a winner! There are a number of events already in the planning, including another quiz on Saturday 14th May at the Sports Club and the second annual Pub Triathlon to be held at the White Lion on Sunday 1st May. Keep your eyes open for details of further events, over the coming months, in The Kilworth News and on the “Running on Carling” Facebook page. Please get behind them in any way you can and help them make a difference.

N E W YE A R at T H E V I LLAGE H A LL

A r eally gr eat t ime was had by a small gr oup of villager s who br aved t he weat her and t or e t hemselves f r om t heir comf or t able chair s , t o see t he N ew Year in wit h t heir f r iends. T hanks t o A ndy f or pr oviding t he disco and t o Lyn f or decor at ing t he H all and t he t ables r eally nicely. W e enj oyed it so much t hat we have booked t he hall f or nex t year . W hy don’t you j oin us? ?

Every 2nd Thursday – Bingo.

Eyes Down at 8.00pm Saturday Home Football Fixtures: 5th Feb, 12th Feb, 19th Feb & 26th

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Page 4 Local History

North Kilworth Sports Club

COMING EVENTS All welcome members and non-members

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Bar Opening Times Fri nights: 7.30pm – 11.00pm

Sat afternoons during football season: 2.00pm – 5.30pm

Sun afternoons: 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Every other Weds night: 7.30pm – 11.00pm

A nswer s

1. Approach Everyone Who is Steadfast: Oh Come All Ye Faithful 2. Ecstacy towards the orb: Joy to the world 3. Quiescent Nocturnal Period the Ascent of Apliio: Silent Night 4. The autocratic troika originating near 90 degrees north latitude; Sleigh Ride 5. Obese personification fabricated of compressed mounds of minute crystals: Frosty the snowman 6. Asian aristocratic trio: We Three Kings 7. The Tatterdemalion Ebony atmosphere: O’ Holy Night 8. The coniferous nativity: o’ Christmas tree 9. Creator cool it, you jolly male homo sapiens: God rest ye merry gentlemen 10. Valentino the voseate probos cises wapiti: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer 11. Father Christmas approachesd the metropolis: Santa Claus is coming to town. 12. Seraphim we aurally detected in the Stratophere: Angels we have heard on High 13. Cold geographical area devoid of colour: Winter Wonderland 14. Look aqui obese saint: Here comes Santa Claus 15. Azurely sad December Day: Blue Christmas 16. Three times the precipitation allowence; Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow 17. Tocsin Land Chalk: jingle bell rock 18. Obtain personally exuberant miniscule December 25th: Have yourself a merry little Christmas. 19. Are our sound sensors in sync?: Do you hear what I hear? 20. Hard fruit made edible by combustion: Chestnuts roasting on a open fire 21. Three plus three squared Yuletide Events: Twelve days of Christmas 22. Royal, noble and virtuous male of Bohemian Nobility: Good King Wenceslaus 23. The Good Old days of long ago: Auld lang Syne 24. All of us request an exuberant December 25th for all: We wish you a merry Christmas.

The winner was David Sanders. Congratulations David and enjoy the Afternoon Tea at Kilworth House

Page 4 North Kilworth Parish Council Notes of Meeting Page 5

Notes from meeting 17th January 2011 at Belgrave Village Hall Church Street North Kilworth Present: Councillors Dainton, Green, Hardwick, Jones and Lawrence. Councillor Jones as Chairman took the Chair Also present was Brian Smith Parish Clerk and Ward Member Bosworth Ward HDC and 2 members of the public 1. PLANNING -09/00754/AGR: Erection of agricultural building for an egg packing store: Evergreen Field Farm Pincet Lane North Kilworth. On-going with HDC -10/01196/TCA: Works to tree: The Pines 12 Cranmer Lane North Kilworth. Awaiting determination -10/01713/FUL: Change of use to 240 berth marina, formation of boat-yard, erection of workshop building, office, chandlery building and brokerage building, and formation of hard standing and car parking areas, and creation of an access (revised scheme of 09/01589/FUL): Land off Station Road North Kilworth. The Parish Council were concerned that the application failed to meet the aspirations of the Council in several respects. 1. Concern was raised that the traffic proposals would not address the need for speed reduction through the village.

Whilst the proposal to place vehicle actuated speed signs might in the short term have some effect the long term effect was a matter of question

2. There was a need for an impact assessment for North Kilworth and Husbands Bosworth by the Environment Agency 3. The effect on health provision in the area due to the proposed size of the marina 4. The artists impressions supplied as part of the application misrepresented what really existed at the present time. 5. The total fencing of the site removing the ability to create rural walking routes. 6. The need to provide apprenticeships. It was agreed to call a meeting on 3rd February in the Belgrave Village Hall at 7.30 pm to consult the members of the public as to their views on the proposal. The Parish Council agreed to pay for the cost of the hall and flyers advertising the meeting. Councillor Dainton agreed to provide the copy for a flyer and Councillor Hardwick agreed to get them printed and distributed. The Clerk agreed to inform the Editor of the Bosworth Bugle of the meeting so that it could be included in the February edition. -Councillor Jones reported that a letter had been sent to the architects indicating the feelings of the Parish Council on their proposals to erect 4 detached houses on the site of Gandys Nursery with a communal orchard at the rear. -Councillor Jones indicated that there was to be a meeting with Richard Windley on 18th January to discuss the outcome of the Housing Survey recently carried out. 2. FINANCIAL MATTERS -Councillor Jones intimated that he had received an email from the Belgrave Village Hall Committee regarding a possible grant towards proposed festivities for the impending Royal Wedding in April. It was proposed by Councillor Dainton and seconded by Councillor Lawrence that the Parish Council makes a grant of £200.00 to their funds to cover the costs of the occasion. On being put to the vote the proposal was carried unanimously. -Councillor Jones produced several plans which had a local historical interest. It was agreed that they would be framed at the Parish Council’s expense and placed for all to see in the Village Hall. -The Clerk informed the meeting that as of close of business on 30th December 2010 the current account stood at £12742.88 of which £4626.87 was ring fenced for the Heritage Initiative Grant. The reserve account stood at £9962.53. 3. VILLAGE STRUCTURE/PARISH PLAN It was recognised that there was a need to ensure that the Parish Plan was reviewed on a regular basis. 4. LOCAL ISSUES Maintenance Works: -It was noted that there had been deterioration in the condition of verges within the village. The Clerk to inform the County Council of the problem. -Stoney Track: There had been no feedback from County Councillor Hart on this subject. The matter of the provision of a definitive map of the adopted highways within the village was also outstanding from Councillor Hart. -Councillor Lawrence reported that he had received a complaint regarding the condition of the bus stop adjacent to Dag Lane. The Clerk agreed to look at the problem and see if it was within the remit of the County Council. -Concern was raised regarding the continual use of the drove road adjacent to Ivy House by a land rover delivering papers. It was agreed that Councillor Jones would have a word with the person concerned to see if he would change his route. In the event of this not happening consideration would be given to the erection of a bollard. -In view of the damages to verges within the village Councillor Hardwick suggested that some form of post and rail fencing would be appropriate. It was agreed that there was a need to have some photographs of what other villages have done to mitigate the problem. Councillor Hardwick agreed to undertake to provide some. 5. ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA At the close of business on 3rd December 2010 the amount of money held in the Current Account was £3728.94 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 31st December 2010 was £19777.14 6. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Councillor Jones reported that grants for the construction of an anaerobic digester

may be available from central government. 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Hardwick raised the question of her liability as Editor of the North Kilworth Newsletter in respect of what she included in her editorial. The Clerk agreed to contact the Press Officer at HDC to find out if there was a form of insurance that was available to cover the liability that she was concerned about. 8. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS The next meeting will be held on 14th February 2011 in the Belgrave Village Hall at 7.45

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PARISH COUNCIL " ELECTIONS" This May the North Kilworth Parish Council is due for re-election. To make the vote worthwhile it is important to secure sufficient candidates-nominations close in March so if you are interested please contact our Clerk- Brian Smith 01858 880225 or the Electoral Services Manager at Harborough s.mortimer@harborough.gov.uk (Sheena) to learn more. Existing members retire by rotation and it is important that we regenerate our Councillor profile so please consider standing if you are interested.

Sunday 6th February 5th

8.30 am Sunday before Lent (Green) 1 Corinthians 2.1-12 Matthew 5:13-20

North Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy 9.00 am Kimcote Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies Stanford on Avon NO SERVICE 10.30 am Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Misterton Morning Prayer Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Revd Emma Davies Sunday 13th February 4th

9.00 am Sunday before Lent (Green) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

Kimcote Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.45 am South Kilworth Family Service Beth Rogers 9.45 am Ashby Magna Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 10.30 am Peatling Parva Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Emma Davies 10.30 am Gilmorton Family Service Lavinia Moyes/Angela Welburn 11.15 am Misterton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Peter Brown 6.00 pm North Kilworth Evensong Keith Wilding 6.00 pm Swinford Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy Tuesday 15th

9.30 am February South Kilworth Holy Communion (BCP) Revd Jane Kennedy

Sunday 20tht February 3rd

9.00 am Sunday before Lent (Green) Leviticus 19.1-2, 9-18 Matthew 5:38-48

Gilmorton Holy Communion (CW) Revd Emma Davies 9.45 am South Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 10.30 am Kimcote Matins Revd Emma Davies 11.15 am Catthorpe Family Service Judith Smith 11.15 am Shawell Holy Communion (CW) Revd John Randall 6.00 pm Swinford Evensong Keith Wilding 6.00 pm North Kilworth Holy Communion (CW) Revd Jane Kennedy 6.00 pm Peatling Parva Evensong Revd Emma Davies Sunday 27th February 2nd

10.30 am Sunday before Lent (Green) Romans 8:18-25 Matthew 6:25-34

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From the Parish Registers

FUNERALS Kate Kirton of Kimcote - 8 December 2010 aged 57 years. Florence Johnson of Walton Baptist Chapel - 22 December

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Picture from Love is like a Crayon because it comes in all Colours by David Heller

Page 8 Message from the Rev’d Emma Davies

“The whole world needs love . . .” February has come again and I am drawn to think of love. All around there are pink and red hearts in shop and restaurant windows. These are of course advertising St. Valentine’s Day, but they are a cheerful reminder to me of how important love is to all of us – we all need to know we are loved. Love is a central part of the mission statement of the Avon Swift Group of parishes, where we are urged to respond to God’s love and to share it with others. I have a little book all about love, written from the viewpoint of children. It features insights like: “I think you’re supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn’t supposed to be so painful” from Manuel (8). And nine-year-old John’s picture that falling in love is “Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life.” I particularly like “Love is good and so are chocolate-covered peanuts” from Pamela (8) and “If it means you never have time to go fishing, then love isn’t for me” (Danny, age 6). It’s easy to smile and to move on, back to our serious adult world. But in amongst the amusing observations are some thought-provoking ones too, like eight-year-old Walker’s statement: “Love means never hating somebody just because they’re different on the outside.” Children often seem able to cut through the complications of the adult world to find the very heart of things. On one page of my little book about love there is a picture of the world being held up by five people and underneath is nine-year-old Sharon’s thought: “The whole world needs love. But it takes some people a long time to understand that.” The examples of suffering, of persecution and hatred to be found in all corners of the world may well lead us to nod sagely at that. However, just because some do not seem to understand the nature of love does not mean we should give up in despair. We all know that love is present within our world and the power of love is strong enough to overcome hatred and apathy, just as light will always overcome darkness. As Christians, the concept of love is central. The heart of the Christian gospel is that God, the creator of all, chose to identify with his creation by becoming one of us, and God did that out of love. It is out of the recognition that we are loved by God that we find the hope, the motivation and the strength to reach out to others in love, as well as the faith that this imperfect world will someday be transformed. Thus we become like those people in the picture holding up the world, reaching out their arms to others, while outside the picture, unseen, is God, holding everything in everlasting arms, reaching out to us in love. This February, whether we choose to notice the pink and red hearts or not, may we take time to discover God’s love for us, and how we may respond to it, so those in the world around us know that extraordinary love for themselves. With every blessing, Revd Emma Davies

MESSAGE FROM REV’D KEN BAKER Dear Friends I take this opportunity of thanking the Churchwardens, Officers, Church Councils and Parishioners for all their excellent work and support which has been freely given to enable a very successful group of Parishes during my time with you. We set up our own Mission Partnership in 2001, with ten rural parishes now eleven and we are now in a much larger Mission Partnership known as Guthlaxton South, demonstrating commitment and dedication. It is also a good time to remind us of our Mission Statement: “We the parishes of the Avon-Swift Group commit ourselves to God and to one another, seeking to become a community that is centred on Christ and inspired by the Spirit to respond to the love of the Father and share it with others.” The rural Church continues to be strong and that includes our Group. The rural Churches are uniquely placed to offer to God the life and work of the rural community of which they are part. Rural churchgoers, even in the smallest of congregations, are part of a living witness; to go to church and to make a public statement of Christian faith. This is a proclamation, which is explaining why your faith is so important. The quality of that life and witness, in both good and bad times means that anyone who worships in the countryside can be an ambassador for the Kingdom of God. Rural communities, and we are no exception, are places where people meet each other and look out for each other’s needs in times of difficult situations. The strength of that loving service is a tremendous witness to the countryside. This is a time of change, challenge and pressure for the Christian Church in the world and within our Diocese. It is also a time of great opportunity to renew a vision of and re-engage with the mission that is God’s not ours. Discerning what God is doing in his world offers us the opportunity to reshape the church for Mission. It means Christians working together on God’s Mission, sharing his gifts, resources and ministries. As we already know Mission Partnerships offer the opportunity for a wide vision on mission, the strengths of partnerships, enhanced ministry teams, both ordained and lay giving us a new way of organising ministry and a more flexible church. The picture of a healthy, mission shaped church is an attractive one, and we all love to be part of a church which is firing on all four cylinders. We need to continue with our renewing and inspiring worship, outreach and service to our communities, in particular the smaller parishes. The latter parishes benefit from good partnerships.

The really exciting thing is that the evidence is there already, that where there is a focus on mission, where there is confidence in God and the Gospel, where Christians work together across the Group and share gifts then there is new life, outward looking ministry, growth, both in quality and quantity. Whilst we were the front runner with Mission Partnership, we must continue to ensure that we consolidate and build on our Mission programme. I am pleased that Emma has joined the Group to lead us to pastures new. Emma has already demonstrated her many skills across the Group and will prove to be an asset as you face change and challenge. On a personal note Dorothy and I would like to thank you all for your outstanding support over many years, and wish you every success with your mission and Christian faith.

Your friend in Christ.

Rev Canon Kenneth W Baker

Goodbye to 2010…….

St Andrews’ Musical Christmas

Before breaking up, last year instead of going to watch a panto one came to the school! Chaplin’s Panto’s created a very lively atmosphere when they visited St Andrews to perform Cinderella. Even the teachers got involved! The pupils clapped to the music, shouted ‘He’s behind you!’, danced and sang along! Everyone said it was the best pantomime the school had ever seen!

At the end of term St Andrews school performed their Christingle service. All the children played their instruments such as recorders, fifes, trumpets, clarinets, flutes, guitars and piano, while the choir and congregation sang. This service is magical and very special; not only does it help remind us of the meaning of Christmas but it also brings together our community. Shortly before Christmas the choir were invited to sing at Kilworth House. The hotel guests enjoyed a medley of Christmas songs and carols. The choir consists of approximately 25 six to eleven year olds. Grace Lindop And Welcome to 2011…….. he school has many plans for the Spring term: Key Stage 1 has the topics of Winter weather land, Healthy Eating and Healthy Growth. Their school trip is to Kilworth House Restaurant so the children can learn some more about food. This term’s maths is learning about ordering Numbers and their literacy is about how to write instructions. Ella and Maddy Beta’s (year 3 and 4) topic is “Passport around the world” and they’re focusing on India. A pupil’s grandfather and another pupil’s dad are coming into the school to talk about their trips to India. Also later in the Spring term Beta are going to the Sikh Temple in Leicester because they are learning about Sikhism. Abigail and Elizabeth This term Omega class are visiting Holdenby Hall as part of their study of the Tudors. Holdenby Hall was designed and built by Christopher Hatton and was the largest private house in Elizabethan England. It has 123 huge glass windows around two courtyards and was specifically built to honour Hatton’s beloved Queen Elizabeth. Hatton refused to live in the house prior to the Queen's first visit. In 1709 it was bought by the Duke of Marlborough, since when it has descended down the female line to the Lowther family. Holdenby House has living history projects, and staff and pupils will be "in character" for a range of hands-on activities. Omega are also being visited by children from Medway school in Leicester to share information about the Tudors and micro-organisms. In addition and despite lack of enthusiasm from the female population in Omega, the class will be building a ‘wottle and dorb wall’ in the school field! Edward and Grace The whole school will be taking part in the Ash Wednesday service in the church. As we are a small school, for Shrove Tuesday every pupil will be receiving a pancake. (…….Did you know that the count down to Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) begins on Egg Saturday and the day before Shrove Tuesday is known as Collop Monday? Did you also know that Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent? Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself and use up the foods that traditionally aren't allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which used to be forbidden during Lent. Did you also know that Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday and in 2011 Pancake Day will be on 8 March? Finally, did you know that some of the other names used for Shrove Tuesday around the world are: ‘Fat Tuesday’ (Brazil) ‘Fettisdagen’ (Sweden) Mardi Gras (USA) ‘Sprengidagur’ (‘Bursting Day’ Iceland)? Jasper Kirton……) In addition to all of this activity, the school will be raising money for Comic Relief (so pop over to get your red noses here) and for Mother’s Day the pupil’s mums will be invited into the school for a calming tea and biscuits and then a crazy afternoon spent with their children. Grace Lindop

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North Kilworth Reading Group The next meeting of the Reading Group is on Thursday, 24th February, 8.00 , at Ivy House. The book to read is “White Tiger”by Arvind Adiga which won the Man Booker prize in 2008. Set in India, at first sight it may seem like a typical rags to riches story but goes one step further than “Slumdog Millionaire” – read and discover how far. New members

always welcome.

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Three long established village businesses are visible in the heart of North Kilworth today – The White Lion, the Post Office, and Howkins Garage. If you say “Hello” to Gill or Mike you will engage with interesting characters with 150 years of village history linking those three businesses. Busy schedule permitting, they will be pleased to chat, and pleased if you buy something from one of NK’s remaining businesses! Mike was born in 1944 in the old Post Office, which was housed in what is now the unused frontage of the White Lion. The PO has been in his family for 150 years, with the present post-mistress Julie being his niece. Mike served a motor vehicle apprenticeship at Rugby Autocar and worked alongside his mother as sub-postmaster when his father died in 1973. In those days he was on the Church PCC and there was a social side to the job, which involved ferrying the children from outlying farms to and from the village school. He was a keen rally driver and won prizes in his Cortina RS2000. He also delivered pensions to those unable to travel to the PO .

Gill and Mike married in 1980. Gill has a passion for being organised and getting businesses organised (she was a PA at Galliford), so her contribution to the business is massive. She trained in book keeping, and developed her PC skills to turn paper chaos into a computerised system. The recent VAT increases were managed by a new software programme. So far, so good. Unfortunately, Gill also has a passion for horses - lots of them. Mike was soon helping out in the yard, which is now next to the all-weather area. Mike’s contribution to the horses matched Gill’s contribution to the business. It involved feeding, mucking out, travelling to shows, fencing, building new stables and baby sitting newly born foals. Gill currently has three well cared for horses, one of which, Aussie, has recently thrown her. Despite cracked ribs and the resultant pleurisy, Gill refuses to find a more sedate pastime. So, if the conversation dries up – ask her how the horses are! Gill and Mike have successfully seen Howkins Garage through challenging times. When petrol was 7p a gallon their tanker top up cost them £200. Last week their top up cost them £50,000 and it had to be paid for by direct debit within 3 days! In 1987 there was a major development involving self-service pumps and the shop. In 1993 their Lazerwash investment was one of only 4 in the UK . By 2001 it was worn out, and a new one commissioned after Gill visited Wisconsin to negotiate the package. There were many sleepless nights as a result of all this and the trading pressures they were under.

The opening of the A14 decimated their business, which has now slowly built up again. Most serious of all, after 40 years of trading together a Shell rationalisation left them with no fuel supplier. Esso emerged as a new partner after negotiations with four suppliers. ‘Big’ customers include Geoff Capes and Miss Iceland (popular with the lads). Not surprisingly, along with the business transfusions, Mike needed a heart bypass. He’s had three heart ops and has had to manage the business differently. Their staff – permanent, temporary, long term and new recruits (all of whom are appreciated by Mike and Gill), have responded brilliantly by assuming more responsibility during a 363 day year. ‘Boots’ has been in the workshop for 25 years, and other long-term employees include Raquel (21 years) Richard (13) Ben (11) and Neil (11) – but there is a long list of other people, such as Joe who continually proves himself able to carry out any task at a moment’s notice. So, much of the credit for the continuing success of the business goes to the staff – but a great deal goes to Gill and Mike for coping so well with the changing world around them. Which reminds me – they want to see a bit more of the world after their recent trips, including one to Alaska . Gill and Mike are conscious that their growing business means that they can easily miss out on personal contact with customers buying petrol, needing an MOT or wanting a vehicle serviced, but they are keen to know their customers - so do please say ‘Hello’ when you use the garage or when you bump into them around the village. DB

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Training Sessions for Voluntary Organizations, Community Groups and Registered Charities

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Thurs 10th March 2011 9.45am - 4pm Venue: Lutterworth/Broughton

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‘Finding & Managing Funding’ Tues 15th February 2011 7- 9pm

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FUTURE EVENTS. 5th March: Safari Supper 21st April: WI- Glass Bead making 29th April: Royal Wedding Street Party 19th May: WI-Resolutions 16th June: WI-Family Law June: Millennium Green BBQ 21st July: WI Outing to BBC,Nottingham

Salad from Capri 4 x 150gm buffalo mozzarella 2 handfuls good mixed tomatoes Finley sliced white of a spring onion Extra virgin olive oil Good quality herb vinegar Freshly ground black pepper For the dressing Big handful fresh basil leaves Sea salt Extra virgin olive oil Method First make your dressing. Keeping a few leaves aside for later, roughly chop the basil and pound with a good pinch of salt in a pestle & mortar. Add a splash of oil and stir it in to make a lovely smashed basil dressing. Carefully tear the mozzarella on to a large serving plate. Chop the tomatoes roughly into chunks and dress in a bowl with the spring onion, some olive oil, a little herb vinegar and some salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes in and around the mozzarella and drizzle the basil sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the reserved basil leaves and serve. From Jamie’s Red Nose Recipes, 2009 Invite family & friends round on 18th March and ask them to make a donation to Comic Relief. Enjoy

FEBRUARY 2011 Mondays: Yoga in the Sports Club- 7pm Weds: Stretch&Flex-12.15pm,Yoga 7pm Village Hall Thurs.3rd Mobile Library; Dag Lane-1.30 Thurs.3rd Quiz Night- White Lion Thurs.3rd: Meeting re Marina, Village hall, 7.30 Wed.9th: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs 10th;Bingo- Sports Club: Eyes down at 8pm Mon.14th: Parish Council Meeting- Village Hall Tues.15th Quiz Night- White Lion Thurs.17th: WI New Joints for Old- Village Hall Thurs.17th Mobile Library-Dag Lane-1.30 Sat. 19th: Meeting re Royal Wedding party-Village Hall 10am Wed.23rd: Mobile Library-White Lion-2.40pm Thurs.24th:Reading Group- Ivy House

March 18th Comic Relief Day

Cars Parked on Pavements During regular surveys carried out by the Neighbourhood Watch (NW), a large percentage of members reported serious concerns about cars being parked on pavements, and causing an obstruction. As a result of these concerns the City and County N.W. is actively planning a campaign about this issue. We would like our members, and their neighbours, relatives and friends to let us have the following information: 1. The date, time and place where there is a problem 2. The make, model and registration number of the problem vehicle. 3. If possible send a photograph by email, showing the vehicle, the picture should show the date and time it is taken. Maybe even a daily picture, when the vehicle is there for a number of days or a picture of someone struggling to get past the vehicle. Photographs should be sent to info@neighbourhoodwatchleicester.net When evidence has been collected appropriate action can be taken.

Last of the Summer Wine in North Kilworth?

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Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on Friday 29 April 2011, which has been declared a bank holiday in celebration, so let’s celebrate!

Few of us will receive an invitation to Westminster Abbey, or even to just the evening reception, but this shouldn’t stop us from joining in and having fun. Around the country people will be holding street parties in their villages and communities. Word is spreading around the village that we should do the same in North Kilworth. If you are interested and willing to get involved in organising and setting up such an event please come to the initial open meeting to be held at Belgrave Village Hall at 10am on Saturday 19 February 2011. Tracy Allen & Peter Morgan

Let’s Celebrate!

The last episode of the BBC’s much-loved sitcom Last of the Summer Wine was broadcast 29 August 2010. If the BBC were persuaded to resurrect the series based on North Kilworth rather than Holmfirth who would you nominate as the key characters? The original trio consisted of Bill Owen as the scruffy and child-like Compo, Peter Sallis as deep-thinking, meek Norman Clegg and Michael Bates as authoritarian and snobbish Blamire. Some seem quite obvious but who would be Compo, Norman Clegg, and what about Nora Batty!? Answers to the editors please. Anon I think Nick looks like Compo and he sees me as Nora!!! (Jude)

BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2010 Eric would like to thank everyone for once again giving so generously to the Poppy Appeal, the 2010 collection amounted to £913. 52. Well done Eric.

February 2011 is National Heart Month Support the Red for Heart Campaign & BHF 50th Birthday. Ideas for Fundraising:

• Red-themed parties, discos, fashion shows & auctions

• Red promises-put promises in a jar and sell them • Big Red Hair-do. Get sponsored to be a red-head

for the day, dare to dye your hair red or wear a red wig.

• Strictly red Dancing. If you have dance lessons or attend tea dances create a Strictly Red Dancing Competition.

• Reddy’ steady cook- Why not get creative in the kitchen and bake some red cakes. Get the food colouring out of just decorate them with red hearts then sell them to family and friends.

O r der f r ee f und- r aising kit at bhf . or g. uk/ r ed or call 0845 241 0976

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION WEAR RED DAY IS 25 FEBRUARY 2011

Take part at work, at school or at home. It’s a great excuse to get dressed up as whacky as you like while raising much-needed funds for our vital work. Order free fund-raising kit at bhf.org.uk/red or call 0845 241 0976