billesdon self storage - The Six Saints Circa Holt

Salsborough Kennels
GREAT EASTON
And Cattery
POST OFFICE AND
STORES
A home from home for your beloved pets
“Here to serve you”
Tel: 01536 770309
Small and Medium dog grooming now re-instated.
Oaktree Lodge,
Horninghold Road,
Stockerston
Email: greateastonpo1@hotmail.com
B&B accommodation available:
contact details as above
Tel: 01572 822270
Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds
PJH
&
SONS
Quality mixes and straights at farm gate prices,
mixed on our farm near the Eyebrook Reservoir
Visit our website: www.eyebrookwildbirdfeeds.co.uk
Rectory Farm, right of Church, Great Easton
Tel: 01536 770771
Open Friday & Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am – 12 noon
You are welcome to collect at any other
time, but please telephone first
PHILIP J. HAMMOND & SONS
SOLICITORS
Commissioners for Oaths
47 FRIAR LANE, LEICESTER, LE1 5QX
EM DORMAN
TELEPHONE: (0116) 251 7171
FAX NO: (0116) 253 7370
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
e-mail enquiries@pjhammond.com
Website www.pjhammond.com
A family concern, giving 24-hour personal service to all areas.
Golden Charter pre-paid plans available
(help and advice without obligation)
Contact Richard Hammond
Home visits possible
PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST
Tel: 01572 823976
A member of Society of Allied and Independent
Funeral directors
CAR PARK AVAILABLE WHILST VISITING THE OFFICE
BILLESDON
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FOR BUSINESS OR HOUSEHOLD USE
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Excellent access to A47/B6047
24/7 CCTV
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Skeffington, Leicestershire. LE7 9FN
0116 259 6584
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The Parish of the Six Saints circa Holt
The Reverend Stephen Bishop
The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Medbourne, LE16 8DZ
Tel: 01858 565933 Mobile: 07590 829902
email rector@sixsaintscircaholt.org
Revd Richard Barribal, Associate Priest
Mr Roy Cashmore Reader
Secretary
Ann Baile
8 Windmill Way
Lyddington LE15 9LY
01572 821202
Treasurer
Miles Ingram
Teal Cottage, 5 Holt View
Great Easton LE16 8TN
01536 772571
BRINGHURST CUM GREAT EASTON & DRAYTON
Wardens
GREAT EASTON
Tom Theakston
Mary Henniker-Major
4 Banbury Lane
Linden House
Great Easton LE16 8SF
Great Easton LE16 8SJ
01536 770929
01536 770320
BRINGHURST
Michael Mallock
Manor Lodge, Main Street
Bringhurst LE16 8RJ
01536 772044
Margaret Stamp
1 Banbury Lane
Great Easton LE16 8SF
MEDBOURNE CUM HOLT, STOCKERSTON & BLASTON
Wardens
MEDBOURNE CUM HOLT
Margaret Tuffs
Brookfield House, 41 Main Street
Medbourne LE16 8DT
01858 565911
STOCKERSTON
Mary Patston
Apple Cottage, Medbourne Road
Stockerston LE15 9JF
01572 823396
BLASTON
Wilfred Coon
Hallcroft, Medbourne Road
Hallaton LE16 8UH
01858 555630
Treasurers
Secretaries
Bringhurst etc
Medbourne
Stockerston
Blaston
Bringhurst etc
Medbourne etc
Stockerston
Blaston
David Gibley
Rachel Glover
Mary Patston
Lindsay Blaaberg
Ann Baile
Jenny Sandars
Wendy Bromwich
Della Stones
Julia Bowder( Deputy)
H.Snow & Son
Established since 1913
For all your building requirements
Stonework and listed building specialist
01536 770257 / 07876765226 / 07594935958
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Foot Health Practitioner
CONSTRUCTION:
RENOVATION:
MAINTENANCE:
Specialist Foot Care Treatment
in the comfort of your own home
Graham Clark
JOSEPH
WARBURTON
SAC(dip), CFHP (pract)
DRAYTON
Tim Fletcher
1 The Green
Drayton LE16 8RQ
01858 565895
Carpentry & Building
Services
For an appointment call
01536 772118
Carpets & Lighting Centre
Be inspired
Our aim is to give you, our
customers, service and quality at affordable prices.
Catherine Nicholson
Stockerston Hall
Stockerston LE15 9JD
01572 823204
01536 772159
01858 565876
01572 823396
01858 555538
01858 466647
01858 565245
01572 823110
01858 555688
We are always pleased to welcome new residents to our parish
so please do make yourself known to one of the above-named.
Supported by Great Easton and Medbourne Parish Councils, the Bringhurst and Drayton Parish Meeting
and other local groups and organisations.
Printed by Chartwell Press Ltd. Tel: 0116 2460 054
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Home Tel: 01572 717302
Mobile Tel: 0774 04 2 6889
COOPERS
Mr Martin van Oppen
Manor Farm
Medbourne LE16 8DR
01858 565332
Robin Murray-Philipson
Garden House
Blaston LE16 8DE
01858 555233
Vicarage Cottage
Main Street, Loddington
Leicestershire LE7 9XE
Large showroom over two floors.
Rugs, Flooring and Karndean.
Lighting/Furnishings
Mirrors/Accessories
Patrick Fisher
Carpenter & Joiner
Open 6 days a week
All your woodworking needs
109 - 111 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, CORBY
Tel: 01536 266364
New and renovation work
For reliable and
friendly service
GARRY HYDE
Interior and Exterior
Painting and Decorating
Glazing
TEL: 01858 565215
MOB: 07795 096109
Tel: 01858 565117
Mob: 07805 495958
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Rector’s Letter
Weekly Events
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Medbourne Tiddlywinks
Parent, baby and toddler group
Medbourne Village Hall
10am - 12noon
Line Dancing
Great Easton Village Hall
1.30 - 3pm
Art Club
Great Easton Village Hall
10am - 12.30pm
Bell Ringing Practice
St Andrew’s Great Easton
7.30 - 9pm
Mature Yoga Class
Medbourne Village Hall
Zumba
6.45-7.45pm
8-9pm
Tues, Wed
& Thurs
Medbourne Playgroup
Medbourne Village Hall
Wednesday
Tai Chi
Great Easton Village Hall
Thursday
Great Easton Mum, Baby and Toddler Group
Great Easton Village Hall
10am - 12noon
Thursday
Youth Group
11-18 years
Meets every Thursday in the Village Hall
Alternating weekly between Medbourne and Great Easton
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
For further information please contact:
Cathy Moran
01536 771175
Medbourne Tennis Club
Mon 9.00 - 10.30am
Wed 9.00 - 11.00am
Thurs 7.00pm onwards
Sat
9.00am onwards
Sun 8.30am onwards
9.15am - 12.15pm
9.30-10.30am
Adult coaching
Mix-in
Club Night
Junior coaching
Junior coaching
Parish Magazine Policy
At a meeting of the magazine sub-committee on 6 November 2006, the following policy was agreed
for all articles to be printed in the magazine:

Articles should be no longer than one side of A5 paper (one magazine page),
allowing space for any artwork.

The deadline for submission of articles is the 5th of the preceding month.

Wherever possible articles should be submitted by email to
secretary@sixsaintscircaholt.org
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Teenagers so often get a bad press and so it is wonderful to have the opportunity
to promote anything which portrays them in a positive light. I am very touched by
the fact that our eldest daughter Hannah is organising an event in memory of her
friend Lois and in aid of Rainbows. Over to you Hannah…
A Concert for Lois
My dad has kindly agreed to allow me to write about an event which I am
organizing in memory of my friend Lois Peacock. Lois and I were in primary
school together in Hallaton and became best friends. Sadly Lois was diagnosed
with a rare condition called Niemann-Pick C in which brain and other organs are
affected, leading to progressive intellectual decline, loss of motor skills, seizures
and dementia. Despite her illness, Lois had a full and happy life and was much
loved by her family and by all those of us who knew her.
The event is in aid of Rainbows Hospice (Registered Charity Number: 1014051),
whose support was invaluable to Lois and her family. The event will include
performances from past and present pupils from Hallaton School, including a
number of children from this parish; from the Hallaton School Choir; and from
Dance Groups run by Graham Fletcher (Former Principal Dancer of the Royal
Ballet). There will also be a live band (including not one but two vicars!) I am
grateful to Hallaton School and to my own school, Bishop Stopford at Kettering,
for their support.
A Concert for Lois
(in aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People)
Stenning Hall, Hallaton
28th June
Time: doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Suggested donation for tickets (but more is welcome!)
Adults £3,
Children £2,
Family ticket £7.50
Tickets are available from Medbourne Rectory.
If you are unable to attend but would like to support this event, donations may be
sent to: Revd SJ and Mrs KJ Bishop, The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Medbourne,
Leics, LE16 8DZ (please make cheques payable to Rainbows Hospice). Gift Aid
forms are available. Donations may also be made via the Just Giving Page:
http://www.justgiving.com/aconcertforlois
There will also be a raffle and donations of prizes would be welcome please.
Thanks for your help.
Hannah Bishop
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Parish of the Six Saints circa Holt
Services
June 2013
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH – ROTA OF SIDESPEOPLE
JUNE 2013
Sundays:
9th June
rd
23 June
10.30 a.m
Anne Wallis & Margaret Stamp.
10.30 a.m
David Gibley & Irene Gibley.
If any of these dates are inconvenient, please arrange to swap with someone, or if you have
a problem contact Julia Bowder on 01536 771539.
St Andrew’s Great Easton
Wednesday Eucharist
On most Wednesdays throughout the year there is a Eucharist
service in Great Easton at 10.30am.
All are welcome so please join us.
11of us enjoyed ideal conditions for our April walk., starting from Stockerston Church we
travelled uphill towards Belchers, we then turned right downhill alongside Horninghold
wood to join the road through the village, at the top of the hill, we took the field road to
Blaston then uphill again to Belchers before descending back to our start. A hilly but lovely
walk with wonderful views.
Our next walk will be on Wednesday 19th. June. All welcome but participants must be
responsible for their own safety.
Meet at Great Easton Village hall at 9.30 .
2 June
8am
9am
10.30am
First Sunday after Trinity
Eucharist at Great Easton
1662 Eucharist at Drayton
Eucharist at Medbourne
9 June
9am
10.30am
Second Sunday after Trinity
1662 Eucharist at Blaston
Eucharist at Great Easton
16 June
9am
10.30am
Third Sunday after Trinity
1662 Eucharist at Bringhurst
Eucharist at Medbourne
23 June
8am
9am
10.30am
Fourth Sunday of Trinity
1662 Eucharist at Medbourne
1662 Eucharist at Stockerston
Eucharist at Great Easton
30 June
10.30am
Peter and Paul
United Eucharist at Stockerston
ST.PETERS CHURCH, STOCKERSTON
CONCERT TO CELEBRATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW ORGAN
TUESEDAY, 2ND JULY 2013 - STARTING 6.30P.M.
ORGAN PLAYED BY MR IAN IMLAY
Our May meeting is our Resolutions meeting and this year, it was held jointly with
Hallaton and Glooston WI's. Our thanks go to Hallaton for their kind hospitality, it
was a very enjoyable evening with about 40 or so members in attendance. The
Resolution this year is asking Government to help regenerate the High Streets of
this country enabling small businesses to flourish and compete with the larger
supermarkets - especially in rural areas.
SONGS BY MARRIANA DICKSON
HALLATON SCHOOL CHOIR
READING BY CARLA NICHOLSON
SOLO VIOLINIST - TO BE CONFIRMED
Our next meeting is on 12th June, our speaker Kaye Hollington talking to us
about a Horse Ride Across Mongolia. As usual we start at 7.30, both new
members and visitors will be most welcome. Our competition is "A Horse Shoe".
FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS
suggested donations of £5.00 at the door - towards the new organ
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Gardeners’ Corner
JUNE 2013
Summer, Summer, the bright blue skies and aromas fill the air with lovely
colours in the borders. Summer is here!
The soft fruit season is due to be starting this month. To avoid
your fruit being taken by our feathered friends, ensure you cover them
(the fruit) with fine netting. If you can, net down to the ground this will
save your fruit disappearing. The soft fruit group consists of
Gooseberries Red/White/Black Currants, Raspberries and Strawberries.
Strawberries ideally want straw placed under the plants to protect the berries from
damage weather from the soil or rain. Check that as the fruit ripens, you get it
picked especially if we have a wet spell as they are prone to getting mildew and
rotting. I know that the season for soft fruit will be a little late due to the cold spring
but when it becomes available, then remember to pick it and use it. Whilst you can’t
beat fresh fruit don’t forget to make pies, jams and preserves and chutneys. If you
haven’t got the time pop it in the freezer until you do.
The vegetable borders will be starting to fill up with growth and you should
keep the hoe in action by lightly hoeing off the young weed seeds. If you only spend
ten minutes a day using the hoe or hand weeding when everything is growing at a
rate of knots, it will save you a lot of time later in the season. It may sound a lot of
effort but the old adage is little and often will help make lighter work in the long run.
The Greenhouses are full of plants: lots of bedding plants that you wish to
plant our tomatoes, cucumber, peppers or chillies which are starting to grow away. It
is very important to have a routine of regular watering, feeding and pest
management as, if they miss a water, feed or becoming infested with pests or
diseases, the plants will suffer. Plenty of damping down early in the morning or early
evening will help along with adding some form of shade and ventilation will help to
give your plants the best chance.
Have you seen the NGS yellow signs out and about,
as it’s the time of year that people are opening their
gardens for charity and for you and I to enjoy. It’s
good to see the outcomes of other people’s hard
work and get ideas like colours, structures or vistas that we might want to adapt to
our own gardens ( And of course have a cuppa and cake) . This year the NGS is
holding a special opening of gardens to celebrate the National Gardens Festival
Weekend with many open over the weekend of the 15th/16th June. Why not make a
date in your diary and visit one or more. Also keep an eye open for Village open
gardens.
Alistairs’ Tip:
Now is the time to clip Box but remember not to do it if it’s very sunny, as this
will scorch the leaves.
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GREAT EASTON PARISH COUNCIL
Annual Inspection of the village environment.
The annual walk round the village by the parish council will take place this year on Monday
24th June from 6.00 pm.
If anyone has anything in the environment to which they would like to draw our attention,
please get in touch with any of the councillors before then.
GREAT EASTON PARISH COUNCIL
Following the resignation of Tony Stellmacher from the parish council, and there having
been no call for an election, the Parish Council have co-opted Nora Clarke to fill the
casual vacancy.
We are very grateful to Tony for his twelve years of service to the village in the role of
Responsible Financial Officer, and we wish him well in his new and various activities.
The next general local government elections for parish councils will be in May 1915.
At the meeting on Thursday 6 June, we will have the pleasure of
hearing Mrs Helen Crabtree speaking to us on the subject of
telephone kiosks. At the moment that means a recognisable red
structure housing a telephone, no doubt by the end of her talk we will
know much more about kiosks throughout the ages and possibly the
world.
Helen gives her talks in order to raise money to buy wool, so her mother and
friends can knit hats and scarves for needy children. Any oddments of wool you
have will be gratefully received.
As we will be going out for tea in July please bring £2 as your contribution to that
meal.
Hostesses for June are M.Ekins and V.Hytch
Email addresses:
Please note that the Rector’s email address is
rector@sixsaintscircaholt.org
Magazine related emails should all be sent to
secretary@sixsaintscircaholt.org
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Medbourne Playgroup
FREE CALLOUT
Held at Medbourne Village Hall
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9.15 to 12.15, plus lunch session 12.15-1.15
Wednesday pm 1.15-3.15
For ages 2½ - 5
Contact: Celia Pocock: 01536 770421
Or Sara Robbins: 01536 771368
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FREE ESTIMATES
John Ford
ELECTRICIAN
Domestic and Industrial
Rewires
Extra Sockets
Showers
Tel: 01536 771952
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ABC’s
Tidy Gardens
Offering a full range of services for
garden maintenance and landscaping.
A large team of male & female
workers to tackle everything in the
garden, but more importantly
NOT to let you down.
We are regularly in your area. For a
winter makeover, tree work, hedges,
fencing (all types), clearance etc,
call Alister on
07815 889992
DSG Auto Services
TIDDLIWINKS
For mobile servicing, repairs
and MOT failure work
for all cars and bikes carried
out
Reliable and friendly service
at competitive prices
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
MONDAYS 10-12PM MEDBOURNE
VILLAGE HALL
TOYS, GAMES, IN/OUTDOOR FUN
COFFEE, TEA & CHAT FOR ADULTS
DRINKS & SNACK FOR CHILDREN
Dean:01536772622/
07976233262
Email : deano-tvr@hotmail.co.uk
Come and join the fun! All welcome!
£2 FOR 1 CHILD, £2.50 FOR 2+ CHILDREN
Great Easton
Village Hall
Sweet Hedges Farm
Allexton Road, Stockerston
Tea Rooms
Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea,
all year round (closed Tuesdays).
Group parties catered for by appointment.
To Hire
Tel: 01572 717398
contact: 01536 772210
Sun Inn, Great Easton
New look, new outlook
...we welcome walkers, cyclists &
fishermen (and everyone else!)
...we’re open for lunch and in the evening for
delicious snacks and light meals.
07860 697582
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BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
IRENE CAMERON
CELLIST
AAT qualified
15 years experience
Own laptop with Sage 50 Accounts
Sales/Purchase Ledger, Vat Returns,
Credit Control etc.
Accounts up to trial balance
Competitive rates
Flexible hours/days as required
Work can be undertaken at own
premises or client’s address
For formal parties, weddings, receptions,
recitals, concerts, local events and more.
A wide variety of repertoire, such as Bach,
Debussy, Boccherini, Kodály, Bartok, etc. Requests
happily accepted with notice prior to the event.
Please contact on telephone: 01536 771 002
Or email: IreneBlazeCameron@hotmail.co.uk
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We offer: Quality home cleaning, a first class service with
attention to detail; tailor made to your needs.
Frequency to suit your needs and budget.
Furniture waxed, silver and brass polished.
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More Stallholders welcome
Please call 01858 565419
All domestic cleaning at a competitive price with no VAT
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Any chore we won’t ignore.
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Visit our web site at www.perfecteffect.co.uk
Or give us a call for your free no obligation quote on.
Email:
bookkeeping.services@btconnect.com
01536 406344
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Agricultural Engineer
The Old Forge Yard, Rockingham
*Horticultural Repairs/Supplies, *Fabrication,
*Hydraulic Hoses *Oil Supplies etc
Tel: 01536 770966
Fax: 01536 771696
Ambassador
Oil Heating Services Ltd
Boiler installations
Servicing
Breakdown repair
Tank installations
Aga/Rayburn servicing and repair
Power flushing
General plumbing
01858 881118
MEDBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
The meeting held on Monday 13th May 2013 was the Annual Statutory Meeting, at which
Councillors confirmed they would continue with their existing duties and Representative
roles.
The following items of interest to the village were discussed:
Drayton Road: Following questions raised at the last meeting, the history of ownership
and usage of the field on Drayton Road had been investigated by councillors. Various
documents support that the land was obtained by the village by way of an Enclosure Award
dated 24 September 1844 and not by way of a will in the 1930s, before being
exchanged in 1936 for land on the Hallaton Road which now makes up part of the playing
field. Details and copies of documents are held by the clerk and available to view, should
anyone wish to.
Accounts: The annual accounts for 2012/13 were approved by councillors. The Notice of
Appointment of Date for the Exercise of Electors’ Rights is now displayed on the Parish
Council notice board, advertising the annual audit of the Parish Council accounts.
Brook Terrace: Two large potholes on the road surface have now been filled in and markings have been made for further work, as and when the Highways budget allows for it.
DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd
June in the Village Hall at 7.45pm.
VOLUNTEER MOWERS NEEDED!
If anyone could volunteer to take a turn in mowing the grass along the
towpath it would be very much appreciated - please contact the clerk,
Fiona Smith, on 565492.
www.ambassadorohs.com
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MEDBOURNE COMMUNITY OPEN DAY,
& SUNDAY TEAS, 16TH JUNE 2013.
Medbourne has an incredibly active community, sporting and social life,
powered simply by participation and involvement by Villagers. That’s what
makes it such a great place to live.
The Community Open Day at the Village Hall is your chance to see how it
all works and perhaps learn about opportunities to join in with activities
that you never knew existed.
Nearly all the sports clubs, other clubs, associations, organisations and
volunteer groups that are based in the village will be there and so there
will be an opportunity to look at what they do and find out how they
operate and discover where they might need support.
Some clubs will be giving demonstrations and there will be some
opportunities to have a go. Watch the centuries old skill of bell ringing in
action or see how subtle you have to be with a wood on the bowling green,
weather permitting.
The Village Hall Committee will be there giving some feedback on the
Questionnaire that has recently been put to every household in the Village.
What is our Village Hall going to be like in the future?
There will also be an opportunity to say what you think is missing from
village life. Is there a demand for a new club, or is there an unmet need in
the village? Can the Church or the Parish Council help or advise you,
because they will also be there on the day.
Don’t miss out, support your community on the 16th June, find out how it all
fits together and enjoy a Sunday Tea from 2pm until 5.30pm, entry is free.
GREAT EASTON AND VILLAGES WELCOMES
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINED HAIR STYLIST
AND BEAUTY THERAPIST
Philippa-Lee
Cut and Styling from £28
Colouring/foils from £65 includes cut and styling
Perming/Straightening from £65 includes cut and styling
Styling tips and Hair Care advice complimentary.
Luxury Manicure/Pedicure including massage £28
Express Manicure/Pedicure £25
Eyebrow/Facial and Body Waxing from £24
Make-up/Lessons £30/40
Full Bridal Packages also available POA
In the privacy of your home!!!
For a full list of services and to book your appointment
Telephone Pip on 01536 772107/0773 119 4763
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There will be no meeting of the Garden Society in the Village Hall this month as members
will be attending the Strawberry Party at Margaret & Brian’s house on 19 th June and then,
on 17th July members and friends are visiting Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire.
Our next meeting in the Village Hall will be on 18th September when there will be a talk
on Plants for Small Gardens by Stuart Phillips.
New members and visitors will be most welcome.
Membership for the year £6 including refreshments.
Visitors £2 including refreshments
Saturday 6th July, 2:00pm
at the Old School, Main Street
Bringhurst Primary School Choir
Calling anyone who loves to sing! Bringhurst Primary School Choir, which
has been running since 2005, and currently has about 25 enthusiastic Y4-Y6
members, is looking for a new leader from September to come into school
and help run a lunch-time singing club. A pianist has already volunteered her
services, so the choir just needs a leader who would be willing to sing with
the children and help teach them new songs. The choir has a large
archive of music that could be drawn on, and the current leaders Leah and
Sue, would be more than happy to share their experience. Anyone interested
please contact Mr John at the School on 1536 770362.
Bringhurst School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Bringhurst School Plant Fayre
The Plant Fayre on Saturday 11th May at Medbourne Village Hall was
a great success this year, raising a spectacular £1406.13. All of the
money raised goes directly to Bringhurst Primary School. This could
not have been achieved without all the donations of plants, homemade cake and soup.
The event is really well supported by local gardeners and enthusiasts. The organizers
would like to thank the parent helpers for giving their time and hard work and the
community for supporting the event and the school.
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Music by
Sounds Familiar
Stalls
Cakes
Home Produce
Bouncy castle
Raffle
Plants
Tombola
Teas
Children’s Cake
Decorating
Children’s tombola
Face painting
Bric-a-brac
Fun for all ages
Boat Race
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GARDEN FETE
on
SATURDAY, 1st JUNE
at 2.00 pm
Nevill Holt
‘Open Gardens’
BROOK HOUSE
DEEPDALE, GREAT EASTON
Saturday 22nd June 2pm to 5pm
Teas, Raffle, Tombola
£3.00 per person, children under 14 free.
Plants, Cakes, Produce, Books,
Bric-a-brac
Gardens Open are: Nevill Holt Hall Kitchen Garden,
Holt Wood House,
The Thatch,
Genghis Barn,
Winters Cottage.
Refreshments available at Winters Cottage.
Expert gardener available to answer any questions you have.
Games, other sideshows and attractions
including performances by
Kettering Town Band
If you require any information call 07709024653
Entrance: 50p per adult, children free
ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF CHURCH FUNDS
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Medbourne Autumn Club
We were very sad to lose another member of the Autumn Club in March. Dorothy Reed, who
had lived in Medbourne since 1947 and only latterly at Peaker Park in Market Harborough,
passed away a few days after her 99th birthday. She had lived with her husband Bob on the
Drayton Road, where their house was surrounded by wonderful antique farm machinery
collected over the years. When they moved to No. 3 Main Street their house was demolished
and Spring Terrace was built. Dorothy taught in Market Harborough until she retired and was a
wonderful bridge and scrabble player, loved her garden and always had a ready smile for
everyone.
We still have our meetings every three weeks on a Wednesday throughout the year. So far
have had tea at the Café Nevill, our Annual General Meeting at Gillie
Wilson’s house with a delicious lunch!; then lunch at The Old Queen House; teas at Cilla van
Oppen’s and at the Wistow Garden Centre and tea this month at Tor
Heyman’s new house with a conducted tour of the house and garden!
We are hoping to hold an Autumn Bazaar in the village hall on Friday October 4 th.
MEDBOURNE VILLAGE HALL SURVEY
On looking through the survey that was
circulated with the May magazine, a
misleading discrepancy was noted under
Question 25. It suggests inter alia that The
Church Trust (as owners) may perhaps be
considered as a contributor towards the
financial costs of the Village Hall.
Market Harborough
Corby & Rutland
Home Instead Senior Care
Companionship,
housekeeping,
personal care
Contact Alexandra on
01858 540 317
www.homeinstead.co.uk
Email:
secretary@sixsaintscircaholt.org
I should like to take this opportunity of
clarifying the position. St Giles Church are
not the owners, nor are they the
beneficiaries of the Trust. The former
Village Hall and the School House are
vested in the Medbourne Free School
Trust. This Trust has granted a lease on the
Village Hall. Whilst the current trustees of
the MFST are the Rector and
Churchwardens, no revenue whatsoever
generated by the Trust accrues to St Giles
Church.
Martin van Oppen
(Churchwarden)
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IRELAND & LONGHILL
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10 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 0LN
Tel: 0116 2793704
For hand tied gifts and events
Visit the cutting garden to plan next year’s
wedding!
Chartered Accountants
for a local personal service
specialising in the needs of private individuals
and small businesses
gladysplum@btinternet.com
07708 323 239
Gladys Plum and
Her Amazing Flower Orchestra
Established in 1983
PIANO TEACHER
Visit our website at
www.irelandandlonghill.co.uk
Blaston and District
Agricultural Show Society
in Great Easton
From September 2013
Elizabeth Yates MA LRAM AVCM PGCE
All ages and levels taught, ABRSM grade
examinations, music theory also taught
Enquiries to 01536 770095 or
elayates@aolcom
or contact: James Ireland or Sarah Longhill
Registered to carry on audit work
by the institute of
Chartered Accountants in England
and Wales
Jack Burrows
Book-keeping
Accounts
VAT returns
Sage User
Property Maintenance

Carpentry and Joinery

Property Renovation and Refurbishment

Laminate Floors and Kitchens

Interior and Exterior Painting

Bespoke Furniture
Tel: 07545 043165
Lynn Bradley
Book Keeping Services
Telephone: 01858 434850
Mobile: 0779 064 5449
Post Office and Village Stores
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8am to 4pm
Sunday 8am to 1pm
POST OFFICE, FRESH BREAD & PASTRIES, DRY
CLEANING, NEWSPAPERS, GROCERIES, FRESH
FRUIT & VEGETABLES, DELICATESSEN, COTTAGE
DELIGHT PRODUCTS, SANDWICHES, CHILLED
DRINKS, GREETINGS CARDS.
Springbank. MEDBOURNE,
Leicestershire, LE16 8EB
Telephone: 01858 565928
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Sunday 30th June 2013
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MEDBOURNE VILLAGE PARTY
Saturday 14th September.
5.30 - late
Plans are now well under way for the Village Party – which promises a relaxed and
friendly evening following on from last year’s Jubilee celebrations. Everyone is
welcome.
Doors will open at 5.30 with food from 7.00 onwards. Food will be by the now
famous Paella Man from The Olive Kitchen offering authentic Mediterranean
dishes. Entertainment will be provided by Malarky – a well-known Ceilidh Band
who played at the Jubilee event too. Sounds like a good evening!
More details to follow in next month’s parish magazine, on noticeboards and on
the village hall website. Further information from Gill Pemberton on 01858
565214. All money raised will go toward the Village Hall.
Keep up-to-date with events in Medbourne
Although the Medbourne social calendar is online*, not everybody has time to check
the Village Web Site† regularly to see what’s on. That’s why two new methods have
been devised to keep you abreast of village life, they are:

the Medbourne Village email list, and

the Medbourne Twitter feed
Anyone in the village can subscribe to these and they will get regular reminders of
upcoming events. It’s very easy and very safe. For email, the messages will mostly
be “What’s on next month”. For Twitter there will be these plus timely reminders for
each individual event.
If you’re interested, go the Village Web Site † and click on the Email and Twitter link
in the right-hand menu. You can sign up directly from that page.
All the messages you receive will link to the online postings for the events; this is
where the details be, including any posters or photographs. The email messages
will therefore be small.
Event organisers please note – if you post your event online it will automatically be
emailed and tweeted to all the subscribers. This is going to be one of the most
important publicity mechanisms in the village. You can register on the Village
Web Site† to post events yourself, or email the information to the Site Administrator.
However, please continue hanging posters and advertising in this magazine – we
don’t want to disenfranchise those who aren’t online.
†
*
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http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/medbourne
Click on Local Events in the left-hand (green) menu on the site above
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www.medbournevillagehall.co.uk
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs R. Murray-Philipson
@MedbourneVHall
Medbourne Bowls Club
The recent Opening Night was well attended. Interest was shown by several
prospective new members and they were welcomed by new President Roger
Daulby. Club Chairman John Sewell announced the 1st match would be at Welland
Park versus the Police Club. He asked members to please put their names into the
availability book as soon as possible. This year the Club is aiming to organise 3
fundraising Sunday Teas in the Village Hall. The first of these will be on June9th. If
these are successful, the present modest level of subscription will be
maintained. Once again the Club has entered 3 teams in the Market Harborough
League and has a full fixture card of "friendlies" and inter-club competitions. If you
are interested in joining this local club that has been in existence since 1930, please
contact Joyce on M.H.446182.(She was not a founder member!!!!)
MEDBOURNE CHURCH FETE
Saturday July 6th from 2.00pm
This is our annual church fete and promises a fun afternoon of
entertainment. We would very much appreciate some help with running
stalls, collecting raffle prizes, donations of cakes, books and good quality bric
-a-brac – and other tasks too! It is a great way to get involved and to meet
some new people. Anyone interested in helping please contact
churchwarden Margaret Tuffs on 01858 565911.
Keep an eye out for more information on posters, the Village web site
(www.leicestershirevillages.com/medbourne) the Church web site
(www.sixsaintscircaholt.org ) and next month’s Parish magazine.
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PLEASE COME TO A
LAKESIDE EVENING IN BLASTON
ON
SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST
FROM 6.30PM.....
BRING A PICNIC AND RELAX WITH FRIENDS UNDER
THE
STARS IN THE BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE SETTING OF BLASTON
LAKE AND OLD RUINED CHURCH WITH FAIRY LIGHTS
AND MUSIC.
*RAFFLE*
TICKETS: £10.00 P.P. WHICH INCLUDE A GLASS
OR
TWO OF FIZZ AND A SELECTION OF CANAPES FOR
EACH PERSON ON ARRIVAL.
SOME COVER WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED
BUT YOU MAY WANT TO BRING SOME OF YOUR OWN.
FOR TICKETS OR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL: JANE ON
01858 555 4454
ALL PROCEEDS TO BLASTON CHURCH
BLASTON NEWS
Appointments: The appointments made at the Annual Meeting on 23 April were:
Our May meeting is our Resolutions meeting and this year, it was held jointly with
Hallaton and Glooston WIs. Our thanks go to Hallaton for their kind hospitality, it
was a very enjoyable evening with about 40 or so members in attendance. The
Resolution this year is asking Government to help regenerate the High Streets of
this country enabling small businesses to flourish and compete with the larger
supermarkets - especially in rural areas.
Churchwardens: Robin Murray-Philipson and Wilfred Coon.
Sidesmen:
Rupert West, Nicki Maclean and Matthew Tompkins.
Denary Synod Rep: Viv Cory. Secretary: Della Stones.
Treasurer:
Nigel Maclean (relieving Lindsay Blaaberg who was thanked).
Magazine Agents: Nicki Maclean and Jane Graham. Organist: Ann Coon
Family on Duty Roster: January- Blaaberg family. February- Wallhead family.
March- Maclean family. April- Lane family.
May- Coon family.
June- Tompkins family.
July- West family.
Aug- Murray-Philipson family.
September- Kennedy family.
October & Harvest- Jane Graham & Stephanie Sharpe + all
November- Cory family.
December & Christmas- Cashmore family + all village.
Our next meeting is on 12th June, our speaker Kaye Hollington talking to us about a
Horse Ride Across Mongolia. As usual we start at 7.30, both new members and
visitors will be most welcome. Our competition is "A Horse Shoe".
Social & Fund Raising Events: The Safari Supper on 13 April was very enjoyable and all the hosts
deserve great thanks for their initiative and skilful effort. The proceeds for the church were over £800.
The next major event will be a Lakeside Party with a spectacular tea on Saturday 3 August.
Blaston’s Loss. For more than 25 years, services at Blaston have benefited from the attendance of a
quiet and competent couple – visitors from Medbourne. One of them occasionally read a lesson and
the other always tolled the bell. In early May, one of our friends departed from us to meet his maker.
How we shall miss Rennie Barbour.
Our thoughts go out to Phyllis, intending to strengthen her in her loss, which we share.
WJBCoon
Stockerston News
Our AGM was held at Philip's Farm at the beginning of April and there is only one big change
to report. Mary Patston retired as Treasurer after an incredible 40 years service and we
thank her very much for her dedication and terrific work. Louise Bromwich was elected as her
successor. We are delighted, however, that Mary will continue to guide and support us in her
role as church warden.
On Saturday, 22nd June, we will be running our annual market stall in Uppingham. We will
have our usual selection of fabulous cakes and a big Tombola, so please do come and see
us!
In addition to our regular monthly service on Sunday 23rd June we are also looking forward
to having the United Service on Sunday 30th June at 10.30 a.m. and hope that you will be
able to join us.
Georgina Halliday prepares the church for us this month. Thank you, Georgina.
GRAND CONCERT
IN
MEDBOURNE CHURCH
SATURDAY 22ND JUNE
IN AID OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND AIR AMBULANCE
REMEMBER LAST YEAR’S CONCERT - WELL IT’S BACK
MISSED IT LAST TIME - DON’T MISS IT THIS YEAR
OVER FIFTEEN ARTISTS, MANY FROM THE LOCAL AREA
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FROM 1ST JUNE
FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER