September Scene 2013

Jottings September 2013

Welcome back to the first of the Autumn magazines after our two month’s break. Many of you will have been abroad to where you could rely on warm – while others have stayed in Britain and enjoyed long hot days. Wherever you have been I hope you enjoyed yourselves. I went away in June when we all wore our winter jackets - but we enjoyed looking round glorious gardens and historical castles.

Thank heaven most of the hedges around the village have now been cut. I swear the brambles were growing at a foot a day. This is hardly surprising as the long period of rain we had in the winter and ‘spring’ has caused plants to flourish – I have never known my lavender to be so large.

Sir Frank has enjoyed the recent hot weather so much that he has decided to move to Barbados. Thank you, Sir Frank, for your quirky, ‘tongue in cheek’ observations on life in Rearsby. We wish him well.

Because of the break we were not able to warn you of the ‘fly in’of Auster aircraft on Saturday 24th August. Members of the Auster Club will fly their planes into the field behind the factory on Gaddesby Lane behind the Rearsby Business park. However should the weather be unsuitable for flying, the ‘fly-in’ will be moved to either of the two following Saturdays.

Have you ever been a guinea pig? At the moment, I am trying out a service called ‘Fuss Free Phones’. I simply pick up the phone provided and ask to be connected to a person named in my directory. The down side was transferring the names and numbers to their directory. Fortunately my son Paul did this for me. Should this experiment prove successful it will be a real help, particularly to blind people such as myself.

I would like to thank the team for producing the last magazine, in my absence, didn’t they do well.

As you are aware Rob Wilbourn has looked after the forthcoming events and diary each month, however he has now changed his e-mail address. As all the team has access to the Rearsby scene group e-mail address, please send all future relevant information to rearsbyscene@beskeen.com, and he will be able to pick it up.

I have contacted the postmaster at Syston to enquire about the resumption of the Tuesday service in Rearsby. He said he was waiting for a decision from the Post Office. My impression is that the service will never be resumed.

We are pleased to hear that the final stage of the church heating is due to begin with the installation of two heaters in the north aisle and one in the chancel. The

unreliable and ugly gas heaters will be removed. The two heaters already installed in the south aisle have proved efficient and unobtrusive.

We apologise to our gardening correspondent for the omission of their article. We know how much time and research goes into all her articles.

I was surprised to hear of the by election for a new representative to Charnwood. The last three members were there for years including Bob Weston who became Mayor.

We welcome yet another regular to the Village Hall, Helen Maddam’s Slimming World. Looking at the diary and the table of regular bookings in the Village Hall we can look forward to a busy autumn.

Mary Beskeen

Notes on the Parish Council Meeting held on the 1st Aug at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Present; CouncillorsPeter French (chair), Ian Christie-Smith, Martin Cooke, Janette Jones, Simon Chenery and Kath Chritie-Smith (standing in for clerk Sue Norledge.)Apologies, John Blankley, Sue Norledge, Brian Geeson P.C.S.O and Steve Hampson In Attendance, 5 members of the public.Also in attendance was Mr James Poland, James introduced himself to the meeting as the prospective Borough Councillor (Con) for the Wreake Area. This vacancy has been declared, due to the resignation of Mathew Blaine as reported in the local press. A by-election will take place on September 12th.Progress on Repairs & Maintenance.

1. Hedges on Station Road have been trimmed, with noticeable benefits for road users and pedestrians.

2. An opportunity exists for general maintenance work for the parish council, this will be on a casual basis, to be agreed upon, and an advert will follow shortly.

Rural Broadband Scheme. Progress on this important item continues to be painfully slow.Progress on Children’s Play Area Refurbishment. Councillor Janette Jones has continued to work on this project with admirable tenacity. The current financial position is now further advanced, as the final stages come to within reach.Footpath No 173. The parish council has made its response to this suggestion, and firm proposals are awaited.Flooding. Concern over flooding is still high on the agenda for Brookside and Mill Road residents.

1. There still remains a lack of clarity, regarding areas of responsibility in brook and bank clearing.

2. A resident has complained that in certain adverse weather situations, with the brook in a flood state, this water is flowing into the sewer, with the result, that sewage can be seen on the road.

Defibrillator. It was agreed to seek quotations, for purchase of such an item, a suggested location that has merit, is attaching the equipment to the outside wall of the Village Hall.Village Landscape. The Parish Council, take note! Of the continuing applications to remove trees from within the village, in particular some prize specimens. These actions do have the effect, of changing the landscape permanently. “Do we really need these changes?” The convent is in the process of purchasing 3 silver birch trees. They have most generously offered 1 of them to the village.Caught Reporter.

Handy person needed?

Rearsby Parish Council are inviting enquiries from any local people who would be interested in carrying out paid maintenance work on their behalf. (Rates negotiable)The work would involve spending a few hours each month carrying out mainly small scale repairs and renewals, and on occasions may include tidying, cleaning and decorating operations as the need arises.If you have good basic DIY skills, are physically fit and have the willingness to tackleJust about anything, then please get in touch.

For more information contact Councillor Peter French on 01664 424331

Planning Applications

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 - P/13/1517/2

Removal of 3 Leylandii trees. (Conservation Area Notice)

37 Brookside Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YB

Dr Simon Chenery

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 - P/12/2619/2

Conversion of Coach House to dwelling with internal and external alterations. (Listed Building Consent. Revised scheme - P/12/0736/2 refers)

The Old Hall 2 Mill Road Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YN

Mr Robert Burns

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 - P/13/1402/2

Insertion of ground floor window to side of dwelling (Listed Building Consent)

1756 Melton Road Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YR

Mrs Lucy Brazendale

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 - P/13/1229/2

Erection of a detached dwelling following demolition of single storey dwelling.

10 Gaddesby Lane Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YJ

Mr Mark Richardson

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 - P/13/1439/2

Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling.

24 Gaddesby Lane Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YJ

Mr M Smith

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 - P/13/1364/2

Erection of a single storey extension to front of dwelling.

1773 Melton Road Rearsby Leicestershire LE7 4YR

Mr George Cooper

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 - P/13/1369/2

Erection of 60 dwellings. (Reserved Matters - Outline application P/12/1709/2 refers)

Former Rearsby Roses Limited Melton Road East Goscote Leicestershire LE7 4YP

David Wilson Homes East Midlands

Rearsby Scene

News from St Michael & All Angels July/August 2013

It has been a very busy Summer term at St Michaels. Sports Day was a great success. The children across school are split into four “houses” named after Leicestershire/Leicester city parks. This year Watermead won Sports Day overall. There have been several other sporting events through out the term including an Orienteering competition, a multi sports event at Loughborough University and several football matches. This culminated in a Sports presentation evening, which

celebrated the efforts of the netball, football and cross country teams over the past year. The children have also been on various trips which have linked into their learning. Class 1 (our youngest children) have been learning about animals and therefore a visit to Twycross Zoo was essential! The children in Class1 have also been using the grounds of Rearsby convent for Forest schools. The children have been measuring, digging, sawing and developing key skills such as working collaboratively together in an outdoor environment. We have seen the children grow in confidence and self esteem and we thank the Convent for allowing us to use their grounds. Class 2 have been learning all about Richard 111 and had a great trip to Bosworth Battlefield. The children have really enjoyed finding out about Richard and his skeleton. As part of their recycling and environmental topic Class 3 visited Snibston Discovery park where they created wind turbines. Class 4 have been particularly busy. We have recently made a link with Our Lady’s Convent School in Loughborough. The children in Year 5 visited OLCS for a bridge building afternoon. Earlier in the term the class had a Geography field trip to Bradgate Park as they were studying rivers. More recently the children have been learning all about Pompeii – a subject that has really interested the children. The class were lucky enough to go to the cinema for a screening of Pompeii Live from the British Museum. In the last weeks of term we welcomed our new children who will be joining us in September and the Year 6’s led the Leavers Service in the church before dropping a decorated, personalised stone in the brook. Our SAT’s results have been excellent again this year with 100% achieving Level 4 (the national expected level) or above in Reading, Writing and Maths. We were particularly proud of our Maths results as they were the best the school had ever had. Looking forward to the new academic year we would love to start a school choir – however as yet we do not have a member of staff who can play the piano. If you are able to play the piano and would able to volunteer approximately 30-40 minutes a week either before or after school – please contact either myself or the school office.

Wishing you all a happy and restful Summer.

Mr N Bardsley

Forth Coming Events

COMPUTER CLASSES AT REARSBY VILLAGE HALL

A new series of classes will start on Tuesday 24th and/or Wednesday 25th September. The following topics will be available as 3 week courses (one 2 ½ hour session per week), depending on the number of people interested.

Absolute beginners – gain confidence to use the computer, mouse and keyboard

For all other courses you should be able to use the mouse and keyboard……..

Introduction to the Internet and Email –search the WEB, create, receive and reply to emails

Creating letters, posters and other documents – more than just typing! Check your spelling, use different styles, insert pictures etc

Getting started with your family tree – how to find out information and record it on your computer using free software.

Digital photo editing – make the most of those holiday photos – improve brightness/contrast, remove red eye, extract the bits you want and get rid of bits you don’t!

Workshops – often a lot of talking! Covering issues raised by participants relating to computers, iPads, Smartphones and more…..with useful hints and tips as well. Bring your own laptop if you prefer.

Please contact us as soon as possible for more information or to express an interest and we will confirm dates and times accordingly.

Lyn & Dave Palmer0116 2606889 / 07710 448253

5 milesWhen? Saturday 7th September at 3pm

Where? Starts at the Blue Bell Inn, Hoby

Why? To raise funds for the Friends of Chernobyl Children’s Charity

Cost? £5.00 per entry to include food

FundraisingBike Ride!

at the pub after the ride.(Children Free ) If you want a sponsor form E.mail

Cavalry11@btopenworld.com

Rearsby Village Hall ‘CINEMA CLUB NIGHT’ will be on Thursday 19th September 2013. We will be showing SONG FOR MARION staring Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave.This is PG rated and we welcome everyone to see this ‘heart warming comedic drama’.The film will start promptly at 7.15 – bring your own drinks and nibbles

CHILDREN’S HARVEST BREAKFAST & WORKSHOP at Rearsby Village HallOn SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 st 10am -12noon

UNDER 5’S TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT PLEASECome and join us for breakfast and take part in some harvest activities. A donation of £2 per child towards cost of materials is required which can be paid on the day. We will be decorating the church with the things we’ve made for the harvest service and the village hall for the Family Harvest Supper 6pm for 6.30pm (see Rearsby scene & posters for details) Booking forms for the workshop are available from school or church or ring Rita 01664424696The Sunday Mix Harvest Festival service is on Sunday September 22nd starting at 11a.m. Croissants and coffee/ orange juice will be available from 10.15am Please come and join us with your families /friends. Meal in a boxThis year the school and the church are working together to provide a meal in a box for a needy family. Imagine that you don’t have the means to cook a meal from scratch, but you can heat something in a microwave or by adding hot water from the kettle- place your non perishable items for a complete meal in a shoe box and take it to the school or the church by Wednesday 18th September. If you would like it to be collected ring Rita 01664424696. These items will then be taken by the school to the Source in Melton who will give them to needy families. Thankyou

Friends of Rearsby Church

Many thanks to all who supported the Sponsored walk on Saturday 22 June either by walking, sponsoring, or enjoying the tea and cake in Church after the walk. 10 walkers completed the chosen route, mostly before the rain, and we raised £518, so that is a great addition to our fundraising.

Harvest Supper Saturday 21 SeptemberWe are hosting a family Harvest Supper in the Village Hall on Saturday 21 September, 6 for 6.30pm. There will be a light supper and we are asking each family to bring a pudding and we will have a shared dessert buffet. Tickets are £5 each, children under 11 free.Bring your own drinks and glasses. There will be a Raffle. We are hoping to have entertainment after supper, so all you talented adults and children

please get in touch with us so we can prepare the programme. For more information and to book tickets please contact Ann Bassett (01664 424376), Kathy Ledger (01664 424311), Rita Meade (01664 424696), or talk to us after services in Church.

Roosters Return Saturday 9 November 8pmThis popular and entertaining annual event will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 9 November, 8pm to 11.30pm. Tickets will be £15 each in advance, £20 on the door. This is always a sell-out event so reserve your tickets with Ann or Kathy to be sure of a great evening of dancing to a very talented band.

Date for your diary - Saturday 7 DecemberCoffee morning in Church to get you in the Christmas spirit. More details later.

REARSBY ART CLUB  ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION

Inc. Craft and Painting demonstrations with opportunities to have a go yourself!

Rearsby Village Hall   Saturday 12th October

& Sunday 13th October 2013 11am - 4pm

Admission £1 (inc. one free tea/coffee)For more details contact 01664424696

  CRAFT FAIR

Saturday November 2nd Rearsby Village Hall

11 – 3pmChristmas Gifts for all the familyRefreshments available all day

Proceeds for St.Michael’s Church , Rearsby.To book a table ring Rita 01664424696

.......................................................................... WEAThe new term begins on Monday 23rd. September at 10.30 -12.00 in Rearsby village hall. The subject is ‘Open All Hours’ - a history of shops and shopping in Leicester. Cynthia Brown will be taking the 8 week course. The fee is £42.00 or £37.80 if taking more than one course in a term, or free. Looking forward to seeing old members and new on the 23rd.

Jeannette BuswellA BIG BAND EVENING WITH FISH AND CHIPS

Patrick and Frances Rendall will be organising an evening with a difference in the Thrussington Village Hall on Saturday 23rd November 2013. The Rutland Big Band will be playing familiar tunes that we like to dance and whistle to when we are 'In the Mood'!

It might appear early to be thinking of late November. However, please put this event in your diary. The Fish and Chip van has been alerted; the Big Band is looking forward to playing and we do hope as many people as possible will want to join in with some musical fun with the added spice of.............fish and chips!

Tickets will be on sale at £15 each and details will be publicised in the next magazine.

Patrick and Frances Rendall

Jottings of a Happy GardenerIn late August we still have plenty of colour in the garden. The combination of warmth and rain has meant that the flowers have been wonderful this year. All the beds and borders are very full leaving little room for the weeds. I have started taking cuttings of pelargoniums and fuchsias and am also collecting seeds. This year I am experimenting by sowing some seeds when they are still fresh and green, and saving some to dry and plant next spring. All the shrubs have put on a lot of growth and I have started giving them a good cut back. The vegetables have all done well. The shallots have been lifted and pickled and cauliflowers, broccoli, courgettes and broad beans are in the freezer. We have also had a good crop of onions, runner beans, tomatoes and cucumbers.Last year we had no cooking apples but this year the tree is loaded. The blackcurrants and red currants have produced well but the gooseberry bush died over the winter. I found two small self-seeded bushes, and hope that they will eventually produce fruit.I have seen articles in the press about the shortage of both bees and butterflies but we have had masses of both in our garden this summer. Perhaps this is due to having plenty of insect friendly flowers.Enjoy your gardening.

The Rearsby Slimming World group is coming back to the village as a morning group for the area.

We are so pleased to be able to announce that Slimming World is coming back to Rearsby and that we can offer this fantastic morning group. When the evening group initially moved from Rearsby to Sileby there was always the hope that one day the group would return to the village where it all started 3 years ago.

Helen Joined Slimming World in 2009 to shift her baby weight, and lost 3 and half stone by following the Extra Easy Plan, she said “I couldn’t believe when I joined that I would be able to eat chips and currys and lose weight, my daughter now aged 5 loves the food I cook as it is just everyday foods like spaghetti Bolognese and roast dinners and since extra easy came out which means I can now eat meat, fish, chicken, potatoes, rice and pasta all on the same plate it has revolutionised the way we eat as a family and are never hungry.” This new morning group will be starting on Wednesday 4th September at 9.30am at the Rearsby Village Hall. “I can’t wait to see members old and new and am thrilled to be back in my own community” For more information Helen can be contacted on 07949123898 and would love to meet you on 4th September.

At Your Service

June North and her son Stephen have lived in Queniborough for 26 years. June was a legal secretary where she met her husband and Stephen was a trainee manager with Azda, when she heard through work from the previous owner of Queniborough newsagents, Mark, that the business was for sale. The premises had been a shop for 80 years, initially selling bicycles and for the previous 40 years a newsagents.

Although quite a different venture the couple were confident that they could make a success of the venture. So much so that they immediately began extending, building the shop around them as June says. They doubled the size of the shop so now it is like the Tardis. People are often surprised by how large the interior is. They also widened the range of goods and services on offer. The most recent service introduced is the sale of all National Lottery tickets and June and Stephen are keenly awaiting a big winner!

Bread, lemon and strawberry doughnuts, chocolate orange muffins, Belgian buns, iced fingers and egg custard tarts supplied by Cuisine De France are baked fresh daily. Filled baguettes are available in 11 different varieties including ham, beef, pork and chicken tikka, egg mayo and corned beef mixes.

Old fashioned sweets are a feature. The couple have extended the range to 280 jars plus seasonal specials such as Bonfire toffee and toffee apples. Filled gift boxes are available at times such as Christmas, Valentine’s day, birthdays and anniversaries ranging from £3.99 to £20 for a large jar. Sweets include 16 different toffees, 10 different cough sweets, 26 different chocolates, 26 boiled sweets and 16 different liquorices. The special children’s range includes bonbons, jazzes, milk bottles, fried eggs, fizzy cola bottles and the early teens’ favourite, sour water melon slices!

June and Stephen manage all the work between them, working from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and half day until 1 p.m. at weekends. June says the only day they take off is Christmas day but this year it is different because Stephen is getting married to his fiancé Sally on New Year’s Eve! 6 paperboys and girls work on weekdays and 10 – 11 at weekends because of the weight of the papers. On Monday to Friday 420 morning papers are delivered and 20 evening ones. 600 are delivered on Saturday and 500 on Sunday. Villages covered are Queniborough, Rearsby, East Goscote, Thorpe Satchville, Twyford, South Croxton, Barkby and Beeby.

So, order your papers here! I can personally vouch for S. and J. News’ approachability, courtesy and reliability. Nothing is too much trouble.

Maggi Litchfield

Rearsby WI Report July/August 2013

For our July meeting we took advantage of the lovely weather and organised a Scavenger Hunt around the village and members were given the opportunity to become quite imaginative with their finds. For the less adventurous there was an indoor quiz and substantia grisea (grey matter) was used in abundance.

There have been two group trips recently, that several members took advantage of, one to Bletchley Park and one to the Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas. Both trips had excellent feedback.

We are looking forward to a trip to the theatre next month and Blenheim Palace in November which is also hosting a Living Craft Fair.

The speaker for our September meeting is Malcolm Britton on ‘The Story of Brooksby’. If you are able to come along and we hope you can, please be aware that we have moved the venue to The Convent for this month, as the Village Hall is hosting a By-election that day.

Janet WoodSecretary

Microwave fruit wedges3 oz plain chocolate 2 oz butter2 oz caster sugar 3 oz corn flakes1 oz chopped almonds2 oz glace cherries quartered½ oz angelica chopped2 oz dried apricots chopped1 egg size 3 beaten

8 inch flan dish – base lined and oiled.Melt the chocolate in the microwave on HIGH for about 1½Minutes. Spread over the base of the prepared dish. Chilluntil completely set.

Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and microwave on HIGH forone minute.

Stir in the remaining ingredients and spoon over the chocolate base. Microwave on HIGH for five minutes.

Allow to become completely cold before cutting into 10 wedges.

Recipe for Shrewsbury Biscuits

125g butter150g caster sugar2 egg yolks

225g plain flourGrated rind of 1 lemon or orange50g fruit

Cream the butter and sugar until they are pale and fluffy, then add the egg yolks and beat well.Stir in the flour, fruit and grated rind and mix to a fairly firm dough.Turn on to a lightly floured surface and knead before rolling to a thickness of 5mm.Cut into rounds with a 6cm biscuit cutter and place on a large greased baking sheets.Bake at 180°C/Gas mark 4 for 15 minutes, until firm and light brown.Cool on a rack. If not eating immediately, store in an airtight container when cool.

Regular bookings in Rearsby village hall 2013

If you wish to book the hall contact 01664424696 Mon – Friday between 10am -6pm

MONDAYS Weekly > LEISURE CLUB 1.30 - 4pm >TEDDY TENNIS 4.30pm– 6pm > YOGA 7 – 8.30pm

TUESDAYS Weekly > COFFEE MORNING 10.30am > ART CLASSES 1.30- 3.30pm > RAINBOWS 6pm – 7pm > GUIDES 7.15 – 8.45pm

WEDNESDAYS Weekly > SLIMMING WORLD from 9.30am > LEISURE CLUB 1.30 – 4pm > ZUMBA CLASS 6.15 -7.15pm > ART & CRAFT CLUB 7.30- 9.30pm THURSDAYS Weekly > AGE CONCERN 9.30am – 3.30pm

> (1st) PARISH COUNCIL Monthly 7.30pm > (2nd) W.I. ‘’ 7.30pm > (3rd) FILM NIGHT ‘’ 7pm

> (4th) HISTORY SOCIETY ‘’ 7.30pm

FRIDAYS Weekly > LEISURE CLUB 6 – 8.30pm

Also Computer classes are held on various days/evenings contact the above number for more information.

1In Memoriam - September

David F. P. Breeley 25th March 1937 - 4th Sept 2009 Beatrice Mary Emery 14th Feb 1907 - 10th Sept 1984Marjorie Annie Pickard 13th Aug 1929 - 12th Sept 2004 Gladys May Williams 16th June 1901 - 13th Sept 1993Kathleen Mary Shippam 19th Oct 1919 - 15th Sept 1998Alfred Rupert Whithey Shippam 24th July 1914 - 23th Sept 1984 Charles Harry Williams 15th Oct 1899 - 17th Sept 1996 Andrew Edward Francis Slater 4th April 1935 – 21st Sept 2004Emily Ellen Sibley 2nd April 1902 - 23rd Sept 1977Roger Knapp 17th May 1947 - 27th Sept 1997

Note The above names are taken only from entries in the ‘In Memoriam’ book on display in Church. To register an entry in this book, contact Rita Meade 424 696

Church Cleaning Rota

September 1 Mrs J. Shutt - Mrs. P. Gamble

“ 15 Mrs V. Hewitt - Mrs K. Ledger

“ 290 Mrs. F. Randall - Brownies.

REARSBY DIARYSEPTEMBER Wed 4th Library Van VisitThurs 5th “Tots & Tinies” 12 noon in Church

Parish Council Meeting 7.30 in Village HallSat 7th Thrussington Annual Village Fayre

Fundraising Bike ride 3 pm at Bluebell Inn, HobyThurs 12th

W. I. “The Story of Brooksby” 7.30 pm in The ConventBy- Election in Village hall

Sat 14th Rearsby Walking Group 9.45 am Meet at Pack Horse Bridge

Wed 18th Library Van VisitThurs 19th

Cinema Club Night 7.15 prompt in Village Hall

Sat 21st Children’s Harvest Breakfast and Workshop 10 am to 12 noon in Village hallHarvest Supper 6.00 pm in Village Hall

Sun 22nd

Mon 23rdHarvest Festival Service 11 am in Rearsby ChurchWEA Group Starts 10.30 am in Village Hall

Tues 24th Prayer Group Meeting 2.30 pm at 21 Station Road Sat 28th

Car Boot Sale 8.00 am in Playing Field at rear of Village HallRearsby Walking Group 9.45 am Meet at Pack horse Bridge

Sun 29th Team Service in Rearsby Church – also Patronal Festival

OCTOMBERSat 12th Rearsby Art club Art and Craft exhibition in Village

Hall 11 am to 4 pm