Long Whatton News APRIL 2012 - Leicestershire Villages

Long Whatton News
APRIL 2012
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Every month we will print news, reports and details of future
events for any of the groups in the village.
If anyone wishes to make comments about what does or
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Copy deadline for the May issue of
Long Whatton News will be 14th April
Also visit www.leicestershirevillages.com/longwhatton
for news and events updates
Your editorial team….
Editor Robert Ellis 07958 214716
Advertising Helen Connolly 07774 436311
Finance Jon Steel 07917 200793
Also, Kevin Gamble.

Notes from the Editor
In the spirit of improving this Newsletter I am hoping to
include colour pages into the May edition.
For greatest effect it makes sense for colour (which
incidentally almost doubles the print cost) to be used for
photos, and particularly those pertinent to the Village.
Despite the joyous fact that we seem to be getting a larger
number and a wider variety of articles we don’t get many
photos.
So my plea to you is to send in your photos—the topic isn’t
important so long as its relevant to Long Whatton.
LONG WHATTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The LWCA is responsible for managing both the Community Centre, and a sizeable
trust fund.
Many of the members have been holding positions of responsibility for many years and
are looking to stand down at the next AGM in March 2013.
We are seeking new members of the community to take over these vital roles.
No experience necessary as support and guidance will always be available, but what
we do need is enthusiasm, and plenty of it, to ensure this important local facility is
maintained.
The committee is in URGENT need of a secretary who’s main role is to take the
minutes at the monthly meetings.
If you are interested in putting something back into the community and can spare 1 or 2
hours per month we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please call Kim on 01509 843442.
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Long Whatton Community Assocn. Presents
Events for 2012.
‘Spring into Bingo’
Saturday 21 st April – Fish n Chip supper £4.00 a ticket
Saturday 5 th May
May Musical Madness!! - In aid of The Village News
Music and General Knowledge Quiz, cold buffet, live local band,
£5.00 a ticket from LW Post Office.
‘Opera Dudes’
They’re back! Opera’s answer to Morecambe and Wise!
Thursday 17 th May, £8.00 a ticket
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!!
June 4 th /5 th ??
A Village Celebration – Street party etc
Alan Clark presents – A Midsummer Night Quiz.
Saturday June 23 rd – Fish n chip supper - £4.00 a ticket. Max 6 per team!
‘The Long Whatton Olympics’
Fun run, sports day, barn dance, family fun – will you reach the podium??
August 4 th and 5 th Contact Viv Mattravers for details.
Bingo!!!!
Yes, with a fish n chip supper! £4.00 a ticket.
Children’s Halloween Disco – Spooky!!
October – Ghosts, Ghouls and Creepy Crawlies!
‘Murder Mystery Evening’
Whodunnit?? – December.
Outdoor Christmas Market
Let’s bring the tradition of Christmas to Whatton – Festive fun for all the
family and a certain gentleman in a red suit and a white beard will be
there!
Yo Ho Ho….Merry Christmas!!
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FOR SALE...Dryad Tabby Roller Loom, W213, 20” includes a Metlyx
heddle, a hook for threading, 2 shed sticks, 12 warp sticks and 2 shuttles.
Instruction book included. Bought new never used. £55 o.n.o.
Sandie 07901 644450
PLEASE remember to remove notices from the telegraph poles in the
village after the event. There are some notices that have been there for
a while and have gone mouldy inside their plastic sleeves. They reflect
badly on the village. So please help keep our village tidy and remove
your old notices.
Kathy’s idea regarding walking and litter picking is a good one. A number
of people have expressed interest. If anyone is interested in joining the
Village Pride Group please contact any of the news team.
Thank you for caring!
Vacancy……..we need a computer whizz to help lay out the
Long Whatton News every month – would suit student/sixth former
looking to broaden their work experience/extend their CV.
Contact the News team…….
The Mobile Library visits
Long Whatton every other Friday………..March 30, April 13, 27th
Oakley Dr 10.10 – 10.35, Piper Drive 10.40 – 11.10, The Falcon 11.15 –
11.45
Contact 0116 305 3565
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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Thursday 1 st March 2012
A lot of thought and careful consideration has gone into
the positioning of the Grit Bin and after liaising with
the Highways Department at Leicestershire County
Council, the Grit Bin has now been located outside 1
Piper Drive, Long Whatton.
The police report for the month of February is as follows…
2 x Thefts from motor vehicles – Vehicle registration
plates stolen off vehicle and unknown persons force
entry to van breaking window – Property taken.
1 x Theft
1 x assault and Harassment – This occurred at the Moto
Service Station.
4 x Crimes in total.
Apparently you can get thief-proof screws to safeguard
your numberplate from theft by contacting the
local Beat Team……PCSO 6178 Nicola Stanhope on 101, select
option 2 and input 6178 to leave voicemail or email
nicola.stanhope@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
The Dog Fouling situation is going to be an on-going
project to try and get on top of the problem. Both
Long Whatton and Diseworth have been put on the list
for the dog warden to visit and The Parish Council are
still working with North West Leicestershire District
Council. In the meantime should you wish to report an
incident please call the Street Scene on 01530 454545.
Please do NOT let your dog foul on public footpaths!
Allotment News…The new gate at the Allotments has
now been fitted and the outer fence has started going
up and should be complete shortly.
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Leicestershire Constabulary
To report a crime please call
0116 222 2222
Neighbourhood Beat Team
PC 1760 Jason Underwood
e-mail: jason.underwood@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
PCSO 6178 Nicola Stanhope
e-mail: nicola.stanhope@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
You can also leave a voice mail by ringing
0116 222 2222
(Select option 2 and input collar number of officer)
Opening hours of Kegworth police office located at Kegworth Parish Council
Office, London Rd (contact point only, manned by Police volunteers):
Monday 10am – 12 noon, Tuesday 4pm – 6 pm, Thursday 11am – 1pm
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LONG WHATTON WI
For further info contact: Fiona 842513 or Bev 842381
Calendar of events 2012
APRIL 10th Easter egg competition judging 5pm – 6.30pm , viewing
6.30 – 9.00pm
MAY 8th Cheese and Wine
JUNE 12th Grahame Matravers – Manor Farm Walk and Talk
JULY 10th Living with a Stammer – Stephen West
SEPT 11th Flower arranging – Bev Artis from Ellie’s Flowers,
Hathern Turn
OCT 9th Quorn Country Crafts – A demo of making Christmas
Baubles
NOV 13th Mary Kay Cosmetics – makeup demo and talk
DEC 11th Christmas supper/Quiz
Saturday 7th April 10-12pm COFFEE MORNING
in aid of the WI
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes made by WI members and Bric a brac stall.
Easter egg competition – bring your decorated egg along for display. Entry forms
from the POST OFFICE
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NATURE TRAIL
Don’t forget – ‘Fogs in March frosts in May’. Up to the day of writing these
notes, 12 March, we have already had two good fogs – and whilst talking to
Andy Barnes on 12 March at around 6pm he mentioned it had turned a touch
cool and it was already looking a touch misty.
Here’s an interesting report via Pat and David Griffith of Piper Farm. It was
from Barbara and Ken Crowden who once farmed Mitchell Springs Farm along
the Ashby Road. They were travelling home one night along a road near Belton,
when they saw a Fox in the middle of the road. It seemed to be in some
difficulty running along the road. They ran after it, then realised it had its face
fast in a large plastic milk crate. With some difficulty they managed to free it –
and off it went into the night.
On 1 March I heard two Green Woodpeckers calling almost all day; one was
calling from The Falcon orchard, the other was in the Ash and Willow trees
further along the Wash-pit stream towards the Wash-pit. Sure enough, down
came the rain all day on 3 March – and very heavy it was at times. Hence the
other names of the Green Woodpecker – Rainbird, Yaffle.
Shirley Blythe of Barnfield Close reports a pair of Redpolls in her garden; a
couple of days later they were sighted by Mick Downs also of Barnfield Close.
Also, a single Tawny Owl seen at Piper Farm. This bird can be seen most
nights on the roof of the cowshed. Many people in the village have reported
sightings of Ladybirds in their gardens, in fact too many to mention. Some are
in clusters on bushes, gates, fencing, driveways, tree trunks – even after hard
frosts they are still there. It is a great pity these creatures were not about last
summer to get rid of the aphids that were numerous until the frosts.
Racheal McDonnnell hen eggs are in the news again, this time it’s an egg without
a yolk; this egg would have suited me because I never eat the yolk of an
egg. Strange but true.
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On 27 February I noticed a Starling that was sitting eggs; almost every
morning this bird came off the nest, which was in the roof of a house, under
a loose slate. It always came off about the same time – onto a bird table for
food, then to a bird bath, back to the roof for a little preening, then back to
the nest.
David Allsopp who farms at Rempstone tells me that he goes shopping at
Tesco, Shelthorpe every Friday morning around dawn, and most mornings
he sees around 60 Pied Wagtails on the car park, they seem to be feeding on
something, but I don’t know what; just like those I saw on the road at Barnfield
Close during the snowy weather earlier this year.
One Saturday morning in late February, I saw a pair of Canada Geese fly at
rooftop level as they flew up the village towards West End Usually these
birds are seen in V formation, in very large flocks. These two must have
been lost.
The mist I mentioned at the beginning of these notes was only a little misty
but according a to Leicestershire saying it could still harm early vegetables
and flowers. From the start of this year my “Weather Wisdom” notes will
all be of “Leicestershire saying” only.
It is several months now since I have seen a Kestrel near my poultry houses,
at one time I could see it there several times a day. The reason could be
that now my poultry have gone – so has the Kestrel. Now that there is no
poultry feed, mice and rats have disappeared, but not the Sparrowhawks;
quite often I see these birds working the high hedges in search of food.
When nesting time comes they will take even more. Moles seem to be less
active this time round, usually in March some moleheaps appear, yet I haven’t
seen any since the snow earlier this year.
Weather Wisdom:
April weather, rain and sunshine come together
Eric Scott-Parker
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From the pen of The Grumpy Old Wheelers
[Have we not spent enough time staring into that empty
pond yet? Amazing, he’s ready to go at last] The road now goes
downhill to the entrance to Woodhouse Farm then uphill. Amazingly
I can keep up with Mike here. [Well you’ve just had a long rest
haven’t you.] Those old legs of his must be starting to give out
[Not a bit of it, just getting warmed up]. For a short stretch up
this hill is a small area to the left which will be covered in bluebells
in Spring. At the top of the hill we get a good view of the 2
new wind turbines at the Airport. Bearing in mind the sole purpose
of the Airport is to encourage what is widely claimed to be the
most polluting form of transport I find it hypocritical that they
should wax so lyrically about their efforts to make ground operations
carbon neutral. [And of course Keith never takes a plane to
go on holiday!]
From here the road falls steeply to the junction with the
road which goes past Diseworth and on to Long Whatton. With a
good view either way, and if nothing is coming of course, we go at
breakneck speed in an attempt to light the 40mph sign on the
right. Mike has failed miserably in his attempts but I managed it
once. Mike has tried to convince me it was triggered by the speeding
Merc overtaking me at the time but I’m having none of it. Envy
is a terrible think Mike. [Yeah, yeah yeah.] The Union Jack (a new
one at last) on the side of the house on the corner of The Woodcroft
tells us what we already know, if the wind is with us or
against us.
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It’s now a gentle downhill, at least to the A42 bridge, and with a
following breeze we can get some serious speed up (at least it’s serious
for me, it’s fairly gentle for Mike I think). [Yup.] This is a narrow
road and we usually cycle two abreast for our own safety. It
stops idiots trying to overtake us at speed around the bends when
there’s another vehicle coming in the opposite direction. So if you’ve
been stuck behind us, now you know why.
[Can I explain the theory. If we go in single file it takes longer to
get past two bikes that may be several meters apart and cars may
be tempted to squeeze through and could put us in the ditch. By
staying two abreast, yes you can’t squeeze past but when it’s safe
you can get by more quickly. Just treat us like a couple of horses
and pass “slow & wide”. I’ll resist comparing the driving styles of
the sexes but just guess for yourselves who passes flat out, but
probably giving plenty of room and who waits patiently, passes nice
and slow but is so keen not to cross the white line that we get
clipped by a wing mirror.]
I normally manage to keep close to Mike over the A42 bridge then
it’s down into the village, trying to remember to avoid the 5 pieces
of traffic calming street furniture that have recently appeared.
They’ve been only of limited success in my opinion. Then its home
where I collapse in a heap and slowly recover. I hear Mike hammering,
banging and grinding in his workshop. Where does he get his energy
from. [It’s called being fit Keith. You should try it sometime].
( Still don’t see why you can’t ride single file on busy roads…..Ed. )
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SCHOOL NEWS
A poem by Isaac Howell Year 5
Antartica
A land of imagination.
No war to declare.
Too many penguins to count.
Albatross owning the sky.
Racing to the centre.
Cold and freezing.
Tiny sculpted ice bergs.
Invincible orca.
Crystal clear water for miles.
As free as a bird.
The school grounds
We have recently had a problem with youngsters from the village climbing
on to the roof of the school. Not only can this cause a great deal of dam-
age, but it is obviously a very dangerous thing to do and we have contacted
most of the parents of those involved. We will pass on the names of any-
one who continues to go on to the roof to the local authority, who will is-
sue a ban from the school grounds. We think it is important to allow the
grounds to continue to be used by the village. We know of no other
schools where this happens and youngsters who use our grounds must un-
derstand that it is a privilege and not a right, and as such we expect eve-
ryone to follow the simple requests that are clearly signposted. We ask
that all ball games are played on the field or playground and not on the
car park. We have suffered damage to pipes and a window will eventually
be broken. We would like to notify all users that the school grounds (field,
playground and car park) are only to be used in the hours of daylight, un-
less previously arranged with ourselves for a special event. We really ap-
preciate the help we get from those in the village who look after and keep
an eye on the school by letting us know what is happening, thank you for
your good citizenship.
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Let’s Create a Buzz in Long Whatton
With a stretch in the evening, crocuses and snowdrops popping their heads
above the parapet and birds staking out their territory - all the signs are
there that Spring is well underway. But spare a thought for one of nature's
little wonders - the humble honey bee - which faces an uncertain future as it
ventures out into the open. Ravaged by a mite called varroa and weakened
by a toxic environment of agro-chemicals, bee numbers have fallen off a
cliff in recent years. Britain is far from immune to this pretty much worldwide
phenomenon and the message is clear: bees need help. And when you
consider one in three mouthfuls that we eat are as a result of bee pollination,
suddenly it's not just about them; it's about us too.
Although there has been a whole-hearted response from people up and
down the land - with the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) inundated
with new recruits - each and every community has a role to play in helping
beleaguered bees. Common sense tips like buying organic food, avoid
spraying insecticides when soapy water will do and generally spreading the
word are important. But if you really want to go a stage further, now is the
time to consider purchasing some nectar-rich plants to add to your garden.
Here's a few that will have bees doing a merry dance:
Crocuses, snowdrops, mahonia, lavender, rosemary, sage, catmint, primroses,
solomon's seal, thyme, hebe, Viper's bugloss, campanula, ornamental
thistle, sea holly, viburnum, phacelia, verbena, old fashioned geraniums,
salvia, penstemon, lupins, hollyhocks, comfrey, echinacea, sedum, ivy,
woodbine, weigelia, philadelphus, cotoneaster, fruit trees, gorse,
broom, heather and scabious. These are some off the top of my head and
garden centres will no doubt advise on many more.
Another good tip, is to relax your mowing regime and let white clover appear
on the lawn. Bees love white clover and honey bees love red clover
even more.
Give bees a fighting chance - get out the trowel and spade. Happy planting!
pw.
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TRANS AFRICA CHALLENGE
On 8th March, Martin Collins, MD of Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) and a
Long Whatton resident, will take part in a gruelling rally across Africa to support
the charities Temwa in Malawi and Top Banana in Botswana. This mission will
involve teams driving six 4x4s across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and finishing
up at Temwa's projects in Malawi. When they arrive in Malawi, CVS will be
donating two of the 4x4s to Temwa and the remaining two to Top Banana. The
main challenges will be the distances they will have to travel per day (in total nearly
3000kms over 9 days) and the terrain (impassable roads due to the rainy season)
The objective is to help build a sustainable future for the people of Malawi through
community-based projects in health education, sustainable agriculture & forestry,
schools support and skills training. Both charities work with adults & children who
have been affected by HIV/AIDS and it’s far reaching consequences.
So far the challenge has raised nearly £70,000 which they hope to increase during
the rally and when the teams return.
In addition to this CVS will be holding a Charity Ball on 13th October in aid of
both charities.
You can follow the rally on twitter @TransAfricaCh or check out
www.transafricachallenge.com
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OPERA DUDES
are going to return to Long Whatton as part of the Centre Stage touring theatre production.
THURSDAY 17TH MAY starting at 7.30pm.
This will be their third performance, as the previous two were sold out , so make a date
in your diary. Tickets will be available from the beginning of April but you can pre book
from the box office on 646413.
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KJ PARTRIDGE
PLUMBING AND HEATING
ENGINEERS
24 HR EMERGENCY
CALL OUT SERVICE
01530 814270 mobile 07816 139 305
FULL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS
GAS BOILER AND REPLACEMENT
BOILER SERVICING
LANDLORD SAFETY CERTIFICATES
GAS COOKERS AND FIRES
BATHROOMS & TILING
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LEARN TO SING
AND PLAY THE
GUITAR
Singing and acoustic
Guitar lessons now available.
Beginners welcome
Contact Andrew on
07890204466
Or Email
andrewrandell57
@yahoo.co.uk

James Hallam
Plumbing and Heating
All Plumbing Repairs
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Bathroom Suite Installation
Boiler installation and repairs
Boiler Services
Burst Pipes leaks and taps
Central Heating Systems
installation and repairs
Under floor Heating
KEGWORTH BASED
For free quotation and
Advice call
07759 289305

Do you think your business is paying too much tax?
Arrange a free, no obligation meeting with
CHARNWOOD ACCOUNTANTS &
BUSINESS ADVISORS LLP
A local firm of ‘creative’ tax accountants who specialise in dealing
with all of the financial issues facing Family Owner Managed
Businesses to find out if you really are paying too much tax
Contact Dave Barnett by phone on 01509 621833
or e-mail: daveb@charnwoodaccountants.co.uk
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P. HOBBS
PAINTER
&
DECORATOR
24 Main Street
Long Whatton
Tel: 01509 842486
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DAVID HANCOCK
All Building work
undertaken
Extensions, Alterations,
Plastering, Paving
Fencing
Property Maintenance
and Repairs
Tel: 01509 646145
3 Piper Close, Long Whatton

BENEFICE SERVICES IN MARCH
DATE 8.00AM 10.30AM 6.15PM
4 th . March Hathern
Long Whatton
Belton
Kegworth
Churches Together
Community Centre
Kegworth
11 th . March Kegworth LONG WHAT-
TON
United Benefice
Belton
18 th . March
Kegworth LONG WHAT-
TON
Belton
Mothering Sunday
Hathern
25 th . March Kegworth Hathern
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Kegworth
Kegworth
Belton
Hathern
Kegworth

ALL SAINTS CHURCH
LOVE IN ACTION COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY APRIL 21 ST . 10.00AM--12.00
at the FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Bring and buy and homemade cake and book stalls,
beautiful handmade cards and a raffle.
IN AID OF RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIA-
TION (SOUTH NOTTS. BRANCH CHARITY NO 107342)
The South Notts. Group operates from Lings Lane riding
school at Keyworth on Wednesdays and provides instruction
for challenged children and adults, the benefits of
which are too numerous to list here .
VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED
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Dear Friends,
GOD’S GIFT - OUR RESPONSE
Talking about Money is difficult. As Christians we believe we shouldn’t be concerned
about earthly things, and yet we are as human as the next person, needing the security
that money gives us.
Here in All Saints, we recognise that everyone has money worries, from the apparently
richest in our community (whose wealth is often already allocated), to the less fortunate,
some of whom will be desperately keeping up appearances.
Why then are we writing about money? Because Jesus talked more about money than
he did about sex.
Billy Graham said on a number of occasions: “Give me five minutes with a person’s
cheque book, and I will tell you where their heart is.” What does your cheque book, or
bank statement, say about you and your priorities?
The 2008 UK Giving report shows that over half the money given to charities in the
UK is given by the 2.1m committed givers who give over £100 a month. The majority
of this group is Christian. It is vital that we continue to give even when times are hard.
Not only because Churches and Charities depend on our money, but because as we
give we respond to the generosity of God who gives us all that we have and all that we
are.
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows
generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give whatever you have decided
in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful
giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
2 Corinthians 9 v6-8.
In this economic crisis, we are not begging for your money. Instead we are asking for
your time. Time to think about what your cheque book says about your interests and
world views, and time to think and give thanks to God for all that you have received.
Love Gill.
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The Methodist Church
Services in April
1 st 10.30am United Service in the Community Centre
6.15pm Circuit Service at Melbourne Methodist Church
6 th 7.30pm Good Friday Service at the Parish Church
8 th 10.30am NO Easter Service here
15 th 10.30am Rev Diane Grice: Communion Service
22 nd 10.30am Mr Peter Vinton
29 th 10.30am Joint Service at Kegworth Methodist Church
Circuit Men’s Meeting
Monday 2 nd April at 7.30pm
At New Sawley Methodist Church
AGM and Fish & Chips Supper
All Men Welcome
Life to the full
At a street meeting, a young Salvation Army drummer was testifying about his past. 'Before
I became a Christian I used to drink and gamble, but I don't do that any more. I used to
swear and womanise, but I don't do that any more either. Come to think of it all I do now is
stand on the same old street corner and beat the same old drum!'
Ever felt like that? You get up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, watch TV, drop into
bed, get up next day and do it all again? Like Solomon, sometimes you can feel like
'Everything is meaningless' (Ecclesiastes 12:8 NLT). But it doesn't have to be that way. Francis
Schaeffer said, 'Man has a purpose, to be in a relationship with God when he forgets his
purpose he forgets who he is and what life means.'
There's more to life than beating the same old drum day after day. Jesus said '...I have
come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'(John 10:10 NIV) and the first step is
acknowledging that he died to show you the way back to God. Step two is recognising you
need a personal relationship with Him. Step three is using the Bible as a blueprint for purpose
and fulfilment. It's the only book that answers the important questions, 'Who am I?'
and 'Why am I here?' You're not 'a mistake' as one woman said after discovering her mother
had tried to abort her. In God's eyes you have great value, and today He offers you 'life
to the full.'
Philip Clowes
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Who’s Who
Art Group Jane Broderick 842789
Bridge Club Tony Wagstaff 842382
Cricket Club Lawrie Anthony 844368
Junior Cricket Steve Scottorn 07968 765471
Dance Group Robert Farrer 842683
Football Club Roger Orrill 842182
Girlguiding - Brownies Glen Holt 07811 097621
Guides, Rangers, YL Louise Wright 07985 791412
History Group Geoff Smith 842306
Neighbourhood Watch Geoff Smith 842306
Scouts, Cubs, Jenny Laws 842606
Short Mat Bowls Tony Wagstaff 842382
Youth Club School Office 842239
Have we missed anyone out? Let us know!
THE WHATTON WAILERS
(Long Whatton’s answer to Gareth Malone’s Choir!)
JOIN US ON MONDAY 26 TH MARCH 7PM UPSTAIRS AT THE FALCON
Do you sing in the shower or the car? Or do you simply enjoy listening to music.
Well now is your chance to prove yourself and discover your voice singing popular
songs. We are starting a Long Whatton choir which is open to people of all
abilities. This relaxed, informal group will start with a taster session upstairs at
the Falcon on Monday 26 th March at 7pm with no commitment to join. The choir
will be supervised by Andrew Randall, a professional singer and musician with a
City & Guilds adult teaching qualification and accompanied by classically trained
Paul Keys on the keyboard.
So come along and see for yourself. The more the merrier!
For further enquiries please contact:
Andrew: 07890 204 466 or Fay: 07896 498 707
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Saints Parish Church
Team Rector Revd Gill Turner-Callis 01509 673146
Team Vicar - Revd Dr Tony Edmonds 01530 223447
Churchwarden Betty Cawdell 842234
Churchwarden Len Wright 844303
Methodist Church
Minister Rev Diane Grice 672479
Church Stewards Mr P A Clowes 646514
New Baptist Church
Church Office 646721
Church Leader Andy Boston 415647
Email: Andy@Aboston.org.uk
Parish Councillors
Michael Downs 01509 842117 Linda Downs 01509 842117
Sue Roberts 01332 810813 Thomas Wilkins 07521 461326
Andrew Cawdell 01509 843273 Derek Wiggins 01332 853960
David Bamford 07802 817691
Clerk to Parish Council Douglas Maas, 86 Forest Road, Markfield,
Leics. LE67 9UN, 01530 242534
email: longwhatdisepc@hotmail.com
Playgroup leader Mrs Val Chadwin 646031
Long Whatton Primary School 842239
Castle Donington Community College 01332 810528
Hind Leys Community College, Shepshed 504511
Friendship Centre
Bookings Mrs Chris Faulks 268874
Collection of keys from Roger Orrill 842182
Community Centre
Community Centre Bookings 842239
Community Association Chairman 0794712440
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Directory of Useful Numbers
BBC East Midlands 0115 955 0500
BBC Radio Derby 01332 361111
BBC Radio Leicester 0116 251 1049
BBC Radio Nottingham 0115 955 0500
British Gas Emergency Services 0800 111999
Childline 0800 1111
Citizens Advice Bureau 01509 221221
Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
Derby Royal Infirmary 01332 347141
Doctor’s Surgeries:
Cross Street Surgery, Hathern 01509646326
Soar Valley Branch Surgery, Hathern 01509 842657
Soar Valley Main Surgery, Sutton Bonington 01509 672229
Health Centre, Castle Donington 0844 477 3092
Orchard Surgery, Kegworth 01509 674919
The Surgery, Belton 01530 222368
East Midlands Airport 01332 852852
EMA Public Transport 0871 919 9000
Environment Agency 0800 807060
Kinchbus (Skylink) 01509 815637
Loughborough Hospital 01509 611600
Mobile Library 0116 305 3565
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Nottingham Skylink 0115 950 6070
NW Leics District Council 01530 454545
Police (Leicestershire) 0116 222 2222
Post Office – Long Whatton 01509 842264
Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham 0115 924 9924
Severn Trent Water Emergencies 0800 783 4444
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