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SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS
August 2011 No. 411
DIARY
ADVANCE NOTICE Saturday 3
rd September Kilworth Family Challenge North Kilworth Sports Club
Friday 16th
& Saturday 17th
September
“Fawlty Towers” Village Hall
Saturday 8th
October 10 year Village Hall Celebrations Village Hall
Saturday 5th
November Bonfire Night Village Hall / Playing Field
Saturday 19th
November Safari Supper
Saturday 3rd
December Church Bazaar Village Hall
Saturday 17th
December Children’s Party Village Hall
The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders
Please send copy for the September edition by 23rd
August to
Ann Saunders Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 338 Email: [email protected]
The South Kilworth News is printed by Colin Olle. Advertising enquiries to
Colin Olle Croft Acre, The Belt Tel: 575 791 Email: [email protected]
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS
Contact Michael Murphy on 01788 861877 or 0777 6065385
Tue 2nd
10.00 MaMites, Village Hall
Wed 3rd
19.30 Zumba, Village Hall
Fri 5th
19.00 First Friday, White Hart
Tue 9th
10.00 MaMites, Village Hall
Wed 10th
Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50)
19.30 Zumba, Village Hall
Fri 12th
20.00 Kilworth Korks, The White Hart
Tue 16th
09.30 Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church
10.00 MaMites, Village Hall
Wed 17th
19.30 Zumba, Village Hall
Sun 21st 09.45 9
th Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church
Tue 23rd
10.00 MaMites, Village Hall
Wed 24th
Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50)
19.30 Zumba, Village Hall
Thur 25th
Luncheon Club, Kilworth Springs
Sun 28th
10.30 10th
Sunday after Trinity, Avon Swift Holy Communion, Misterton
Tue 30th
10.00 Marmites, Village Hall
Wed 31st 19.30 Zumba, Village Hall
TEAM VICAR’S LETTER
Take a holiday – on God’s orders!
Of all the months of the year, perhaps it is August which we most associate with holidays. It is the only
month which is usually completely enfolded within school holiday time, and even though many who do
not have school-age children may avoid the expensive Summer school holiday time to go away, statistics
tell us that two-thirds of the British population still do take a holiday during this period.
The word ‘holiday’ is derived from ‘holy day’, a day of religious observance, when work would not be
done. Indeed, the concept of resting from our work and everyday tasks is inherent within God’s plans for
us. The fourth commandment exhorts us to keep the Sabbath day holy and to refrain from work. It refers
back to the beginning of Genesis when God rested after the work of creation. Sabbath is God’s command
but also God’s gift. It is important to God that we recharge our batteries, spend time with those closest to
us and enjoy the fruits of God’s creation and our own labour.
Many may still remember a time when Sundays were kept as Sabbath days with few people at work or
straying too far from home. Nowadays, this has all but disappeared as we take advantage of our place in
the global community and live in a ‘24/7’ world. The advantages of our modern living include the ability
to fit in what we want to do more or less when we want to do it. The disadvantages surely include the
loss of value which is placed on taking a day off and allowing ourselves rest and recuperation. We may
have lost Sundays as the designated day of rest, but that is all the more reason for us to build in sabbath
time elsewhere, and this traditional holiday time of the year is a good time to remind ourselves of the
benefit of doing this.
Most importantly, we must build in Sabbath-time with God, resting in his presence, wasting time
consciously with God. Holidays give us physical and mental rest, and a different perspective on our busy
lives. Taking a holiday with God, whether it is only a few minutes or much longer, will help us to find
new life and new perspective for our spiritual selves. Just as it is possible to take a holiday without
physically travelling anywhere – the word ‘staycation’ has been recently coined for those who stay at
home or in their locality for holidays – so, in the same way, we can holiday with God just where we are –
and it doesn’t cost anything!
May August bring us all holiday time, new life and new perspectives - wherever we are.
Revd Emma Davies
All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-
The Revd. Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone:-01455 556 573
The Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Telephone: 01455 554 065
Please Note: Due to holidays, there is no Family Service on 14th
August.
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS
FUNERAL: We say farewell and commit to Almighty God:
Frances Tanser aged 96 on 30 June at South Kilworth
LUNCHEON CLUB On Thursday 21st July a depleted number attended luncheon in the village hall. This was an indication of
the peak holiday period.
The main course was an excellent ham salad with pork pie, cheese and beetroot. The dessert of tasty
strawberries and cream was accompanied by “melting moments” homemade shortbread baked by Rachel.
Though the number partaking was down the enjoyment of an excellent luncheon was well up with our
highest expectations.
The next luncheon will be held at Kilworth Springs on Thursday 25th
August.
David Burd
TEA & TAT We can't thank you enough for your support and donations for Menphys.
Mollie took cheques totalling £385.00 into the nursery with her on the last day of term.
They will let us know what they have put the money towards when they get back after the
summer break, and we will then let you know.
Thank you once again. Nicky and Tina Mathias
.
KILWORTH KORKS Twenty four Kilworth Korks went to the White Hart in July – it was a great opportunity to meet with
friends old and new.
Kilworth Korks Plans for 2011 Month Date Event
August Friday 12 Aug Pub meal at the White Hart Pub from 8.00pm
Sept Friday 9 Sept Foxton Locks Boat Trip and Meal - £30 per person
( bring your own drinks for the boat trip) –
Oct Thursday 6 Oct Bring your dancing shoes to the village hall!
Nov Wednesday 2 Nov Theatre Trip to see Calendar Girls (Ticket price approx. £25
- £30)
Dec Provisionally
Friday 9 Dec
Christmas Gathering
Jan
2012
Friday 13 Jan All Kilworth Korks to get together for 2012 planning
meeting (venue tbc)
If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to
[email protected]) so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork communications. E-
mail addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members. For those people without an e-
mail address please give your name and address to Claire so that the e-mails can be posted to you instead.
(Claire Hubbard, Little Acorns, North Road, South Kilworth).
PARISH COUNCIL There is no parish council meeting in August. The next parish council meeting will be on Monday 5
th
September 2011.
W.I. MEETING At this months meeting members welcomed quite a lot of visitors who joined us to listen to James
Perowne give a talk on “Peacetime Submarine Accidents”.
James told us about accidents that had occurred over the years and various safety procedures that have
been brought in.
He spoke about the different types and classes of submarines and how countries have dealt in the past
with accidents, including denial as to anything actually having happened.
The talk was extremely interesting and informative and was very much enjoyed by everyone.
There is no meeting in August, but our next meeting is on 20th
September when Kris Bullard will be
demonstrating “Quick Christmas Cards”. New members are always welcome.
Joanna Wilson
OIL & GAS UPDATE The KLPG Buying Group is born On a somewhat rainy night at the beginning of July, the Kilworth LPG (KLPG) Buying Group was born.
(We dropped the ‘S’ given that the group also consists of people from North Kilworth as well!)
People agreed to sign a 2 year deal with Calor, to supply their LPG. The first 12 months will be at a fixed
rate of 45 pence per litre. The offer of 41ppl for 6 months was rejected on the basis that prices are going
one way and the group would almost certainly be paying more than 45ppl beyond the 6 months.
The deal will start from 1st September and includes £150 of free gas for each customer signing up to the
deal.
For those who are tied in to their current supplier, you will be able to join the deal once you’re free to
move. If you haven’t yet expressed an interest and would like to sign up to the KLPG Buying Group and
all of its benefits, get in touch today!
I’d like to extend my thanks to Andy Mathias for helping with negotiations, investigating other buying
groups and for clarifying the Competition Commission rules – the latter meant at least 2 people who
thought they were tied in weren’t and could join the group immediately.
“KOIL” is in the making… OK, so now it’s time to tackle oil. Does anybody have any better suggestions than the painful-sounding
“KOIL” Buying Group?
I have already spoken to one or two suppliers who suggest that the best way to get the cheapest price
possible is to co-ordinate the purchase of at least 10,000 litres of oil at a time and get it delivered together.
My plan, therefore, is to gather contact details of everyone who wants to have the chance of benefiting
from this bulk-buying. I will email 2 weeks in advance that a delivery is being arranged and you will
have the chance to say yes or no. If someone gets desperately low on oil, you can notify me and I will
email out to see if anybody else wants a delivery.
In the first instance, PLEASE CAN YOU EMAIL ME WITH YOUR DETAILS, INCLUDING AN
INDICATION OF HOW MUCH OIL YOU USE EACH YEAR. I can then make sure you’re on the
mailing list for any future orders. I’m personally running quite low, so I’m hoping to get the first delivery
in August – let me know ASAP if you also want to take a delivery soon.
One last thing (and, I’m sorry, I know I sound like a broken record)…this is NOT a profit making
scheme. There’s nothing wrong with YOBCO making money out of co-coordinating a bulk purchase of
oil, as a business, but the KOIL Buying Group is designed to pass that margin on to the buyers, therefore
potentially making it cheaper for you.
Please feel free to email with any questions – I’ve tried to give enough information to get people
interested, but not too much so that you fall asleep reading it!
Thanks for your continued support. Sarah Langeveld
Email: [email protected] / Tel: 575227
ART CLUB There are no meetings in July and August.
The South Kilworth Art Club meetings will recommence on Thursday 1st September at the Village Hall
at 7pm. New members will be welcome. Contact Stephen Agar 01858 575520.
INTERESTED IN JOINING A BOOK CLUB? South Kilworth Book Club will be starting with its first meeting in September, to discuss what people
would like to get out of this book club and to choose its first book. Anybody and everybody are welcome
as the aim of this group is to enjoy and discuss great books, as well as taking people out of their reading
'comfort zone'. We are hoping to meet once a month over Autumn and Winter, with the first meeting at
Yew Tree House on North Road in the last week of September. If you’re interested please give me a call
or send me an email.
Tel: 01858 571030 Email: [email protected]
Hoping to see you in September, Robyn Boffey
POLLUTION CONTROL – BONFIRES There are number of things that need to be taken into account when setting up a bonfire in your garden.
If you have a bonfire please follow these rules:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 GARDEN BONFIRES
Garden refuse can be burnt in gardens providing smoke nuisance is not caused to the inhabitants of the
neighborhood. The following Code of Practice is suggested:
1. Compost as much garden refuses as possible.
2. Large woody cuttings etc, unsuitable for composting, should be thoroughly dried before being
burnt. A quick, hot fire will produce the minimum of smoke.
3. Remember your neighbour.
4. Do not light a bonfire if the wind is going to cause the smoke to be a nuisance to anyone.
5. Try to limit your fires to not more than one a month and, if weather conditions are suitable, have a
good quick blaze around sunset when the minimum of nuisance should be caused.
6. No fire should be left unattended. Never leave a fire to smoulder but douse it with soil or water.
7. Never add household refuse to a garden bonfire.
8. The local authority is prepared to collect garden refuse, at a small charge, provided that it is
properly bagged or bundled.
9. Disposal points under the Civic Amenities Act have been provided by the Leicestershire County
Council for disposal of bulky refuse, free of charge. Information relating to these sites or the
special collection service, can be obtained by contacting the Waste Management Section at this
office (Tel No. 01858 828282).
A smoky bonfire could be actionable under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. If the local authority
is satisfied that a situation prejudicial to health or a nuisance has occurred, even though it has temporarily
ceased but is likely to recur, an Abatement Notice can be served on the person responsible.
If this code is followed problems should be minimised.
AN OPPORTUNITY? Do you have a few hours each month that you could spare? Yes?
In that case, please come and join the team to become the newest Parish Councillor for South Kilworth. It
may not sound like the most exciting way to spend the first Monday evening of each month but, being a
Parish Councillor will give you opportunity to:
* make key decisions that affect our village
*collaborate with local government and community groups
*shape the future of our community
Interested? Want to know more? Please contact [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you...thanks!
Jessica Childs
SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS – JULY 2011 This month we also have reports from two young birdwatchers in the village....
Bird Ringing at Stanford – By Louis Scott, Age 9
I have spent three great mornings with the Stanford Ringing Group. I have to wake up early about 5.30am
on a Saturday morning. There are lots of birds to see like the linnet, treecreeper, tree sparrows (on the
amber list), whitethroats, reed bunting, sedge, reed and garden warbler.
The first week there were 200 birds ringed. The leaders of the group are John and Mick who are very
interesting and have been ringing for many years.
They catch the birds in large nets put up around the reservoir. The birds are put in breathable bags and
then they measure their wings, weigh them, work out their sex and age, ring them and then let them go.
If you would like to follow them on the internet please go to www.stanfordrg.org.uk.
My Visits to Stanford Reservoir – by Olivia Hubbard, Age 8
On two days in June I went to Stanford Reservoir with my dad to see what birds we could find. When I
looked through my dad’s telescope I saw a kingfisher. The kingfisher was catching fish from a tree. I also
saw two green sandpipers, a mallard, a great crested grebe, grey heron, a kestrel and 2 little egrets.
The great crested grebes were on their nests in the water. Through our telescope we could even see the
eggs!
Other News You may have noticed recently that the level of
the reservoir has dropped quite dramatically.
This is great for attracting wading birds. In the
past 3 weeks there has been oystercatcher, green
sandpiper, common sandpiper, curlew, little
ringed plover and greenshank. In addition there
have been 2 little egrets frequenting the muddy
fringes at the bridge end of the reservoir (still
present 17th
July at least).
Other interesting sightings include a red kite
over North Road on the 10 June (thanks to Jason
Timms for phoning me about this). There are a
number of spotted flycatchers around especially
along North Road and the Belt and I was lucky
enough to have a nuthatch in the garden at the
end of June.
Chris Hubbard
little egret
CAN WE IMPROVE THE BROADBAND SPEED FOR SOUTH
KILWORTH? The speed of the internet for most of us is slow and in some cases it’s awful. Over the last few weeks
we've had a series of really bad days that have only served to highlight the problem.
The Parish Council have noted this as a real issue for villagers and we've contacted BT who own and
manage the exchange at Welford, where our phone and broadband connections come from.
The news from BT is that, over the next 6 months they are upgrading exchanges in smaller and provincial
towns, such as Lutterworth and the outskirts of Northampton. They will eventually get to villages but they
cannot tell us when that would be.
Even so, there is something we can do to highlight our plight and raise BT's interest in bringing the
Welford exchange up the list of BT's priorities.
To do this we register interest in a faster internet product called BT Infinity. This does NOT commit
anybody to purchasing anything from BT but if we register as many households as possible, BT will note
the interest and look at our exchange more favourably for upgrade in the near future.
Welford Parish Council have agreed to join us in this campaign to get as many registrations as possible,
What you have to do:
1. Log on to www.bt.com
2. Use the search box to find BT Infinity or type in this link:
http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=29017&s_intcid=co
n_search_KR_Btinfinity
3. Scroll down the Bt Infinity page to find a grey box titled "Check if you can get BT Infinity":
4. Key in your phone number including the STD code, leaving no spaces, and click Search.
5. Once the results come up, click the option at the bottom of the list to register interest.
Jessica Childs
EDITORIAL The reduced number of items on the diary page and a lower number of articles in this months SK News
reflects the fact that it is definitely the holiday season. As usual I look forward to more articles from you
all next month.
I have registered my interest for BT Infinity as described in Jessica Childs article and as recommended by
the BT engineer who visited me recently. Unfortunately he also said that it would be at least 2013 before
the Welford exchange was upgraded and so at least then before we would get the 40MB speeds we would
like and are advertised. Since then iTunes have blamed the problems I have experienced with
downloading their software updates on our poor broadband speeds – not sure that I believe this or is it just
that I don’t want to ? What next – is it time to write to an MP ?
On a happier note it seems that the forecasters now think that summer might be about to happen. It has
certainly got a bit warmer over the last few days but being demanding I would also like to have blue
skies.
Ann Saunders
To fill the space …. hoping these have not been any of your complaints "On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted
to find that almost every restaurant served curry.
I don't like spicy food at all."
"I think it should be explained in the brochure
that the local store does not sell proper biscuits
like custard creams or ginger nuts."
"It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the
afternoons. I often needed to buy things during
'siesta' time - this should be banned.”
"We booked an excursion to a water park but no-
one told us we had to bring our swimming
costumes and towels."
A tourist at a top African game lodge over
looking a water hole, who spotted a visibly
aroused elephant, complained that the sight of
this rampant beast ruined his honeymoon by
making him feel "inadequate".
"The beach was too sandy."
"No-one told us there would be fish in the sea.
The children were startled."
"There was no egg slicer in the apartment..."
"We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem
with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish..."
A guest at a Novotel in Australia complained his
soup was too thick and strong. He was
inadvertently slurping the gravy at the time.
"Topless sunbathing on the beach should be
banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband
spent all day looking at other women."
"We bought' Ray-Ban' sunglasses for five Euros
(3.50) from a street trader, only to find out they
were fake."
"It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica
to England it only took the Americans three
hours to get home."