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Buy Your Plants 

at the Millennium 

Green Plant Sale! 

THE MILLENNIUM GREEN Trustees and volunteers are 

holding a Plant sale on 18th May 10am to 12pm and this 

going be the first fundraising event of the year at the 

Millennium Green and we would love you to join us. 

Please come along and pick up some very reasonably priced plants for 

your gardens and homes. All funds raised will go towards the upkeep of the 

Green. 

If you do have any spare plants you may wish to donate, please bring 

them along in the morning. 

We could really do with your help! 

We need volunteers to help with maintenance and gardening at the Green 

this could just be an hour once a month, any help is very welcome. 

Do you have some good fundraising ideas? If so let us know. 

If you can help in anyway please reach out via our FB page or Website. 

Donna 

Glenfield 

Country Market 

Craft Fair 

Saturday 11 th May 2024 

10am – 4pm 

Groby Village Hall LE6 0DQ 

Free entry 

Refreshments served all day 

Stalls include 

Home-made baking and preserves, 

plants and local produce, 

hand-made crafts, 

jewellery, 

cards 

gifts 

And a large range of items from other local 

crafters 

Debut novel 

by Glenfield 

author 

CAMP TERRA 

By J W Copp 

JAKE AND HIS friends are due 

to spend their first summer 

at Camp Terra; a selfproclaimed 

haven for teenagers 

that encourages eager campers 

to surrender their grip on 

technology, in the hope that 

they can ‘reconnect with 

nature’. 

However, it doesn’t take long 

before what was meant to be a 

summer of bonding soon turns into 

a chilling mystery, as members of 

the group start disappearing under 

strange circumstances. 

Despite the camp’s technologyfree 

ethos, dozens of security 

cameras watch their every move 

as Jake and the others desperately 

try to uncover the dark secrets 

of Camp Terra. Will they be able to outsmart the suspicious 

counsellors and menacing security guards, or are they in way over 

their heads? 

J W (Joe) Copp lives in Glenfield with his fiancée and their 

mischievous cat. He is a British MBA graduate with experience 

working in central government, banking and pharmaceuticals, 

but has always harnessed a flair for creative projects. Alongside 

writing, he has also produced music that has been played on 

national radio and is a keen runner. Camp Terra is his first novel. 

Joe explains: “Growing up, I was a huge fan of R.L. Stines’ 

Goosebumps series, and those chilling tales have always stuck 

with me. It was those stories that inspired me to write my own spin 

on a classic horror concept - an eerie summer camp where all is 

not what it seems, and relatable characters are truly put to the test. 

Stine always did an excellent job of writing in a way that appealed 

to a range of audiences (right from childhood through to early 

adolescence) and I truly hope that Camp Terra can follow in his 

momentous footsteps, whilst introducing a modern audience to a 

timeless genre.” 

News about the Former Golf Course 

GLENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL has commissioned a 

Biodiversity Baseline Assessment report for the part of the 

former Western Park Golf Course within Glenfield to aid us 

in the fight against development on this site. 

Read more about it on pages 14-15 ...> 

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Postbox 

Topper Stolen 

POSTBOX 

TOPPERS 

have been 

appearing on the 

Dominion Road 

postbox for 

over a year to 

celebrate special 

occasions 

such as the 

coronation, 

armistice day 

and seasonal 

toppers, 

bringing colour 

to the area. 

However residents 

were dismayed when 

the latest topper, an 

Easter creation with two bunnies named Betsy and Benji were stolen from 

the postbox over the weekend of 6th-7th April. 

Wise 

Words 

“You might never fail on the scale I did, but some 

failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without 

failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that 

you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, 

you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling 

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Joint bank or savings accounts can be a good 

idea for those in long-term, trusting and stable 

relationships but you should be aware of the 

pitfalls before pooling your fi nancial resources. 

• Understand the legal implications of a joint 

account. In most cases, both parties are equally 

liable for any debts or overdrafts incurred 

on the account, regardless of who made the 

transactions. If you are concerned about this, 

you can have an account where both parties 

must authorise the release of funds. However, 

if you feel you need to do this, it might be a sign 

you shouldn’t be joining forces. 

• If it’s not practical to have two signatories for 

every transaction, be aware that one person will 

have the legal right to withdraw all the money. 

• For current accounts, you’ll need to discuss 

and agree upon how the account will be used, 

who will deposit money, who will pay bills, and 

what the spending limits are. 

• Particularly if you are pooling day-to-day 

spending, bear in mind that relationship 

confl ict can arise if one party considers the 

other is spending unnecessarily or paying a 

higher price for goods than they should. 

• If you are feeling pressured to open a 

joint account, particularly if it’s early in the 

relationship, ask for someone else’s opinion. It 

might just be that you are apprehensive about 

the step change in your commitment, but 

equally, your reticence could have grounds. 

• It’s essential to have a plan in place for what 

happens to the joint funds if the relationship 

ends or if one of the account holders falls ill. 

Discuss and document this plan beforehand to 

avoid potential confl icts in the future. 

Who manages the money? 

Whether you have a joint account for everything 

or just for bills, it’s likely there’s one person in the 

relationship who is better at money management. 

They may have more of an aptitude for it or have 

more time to keep an eye on things. 

This suits many partnerships, and you aren’t 

going to force a change just for the sake of it. 

However, for the non-managing party, burying 

their head in the sand and not knowing how 

to access accounts is dangerous. If you lose 

your partner or they become incapacitated, not 

having access to your own money is going to 

pile on the stress. 

Create a factsheet detailing all your products: 

savings, debts, insurance, bank accounts 

and important fi nancial dates such as when 

car insurance is due for renewal. If the nonmanaging 

partner is IT literate then an online 

shared fi le will be fi ne, but printing it out will be 

easier for most. Of course, don’t put important 

passwords on the same piece of paper. 

In summary, having a joint account can be a 

very convenient part of your daily life together, 

provided you’ve discussed and planned 

how to manage funds, both now and should 

circumstances change. 

Financial Arrangements 

A survey of over 24,000 people on the 

MoneySavingExpert website showed a 

marked difference between the generations in 

the adoption of shared funds. 

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Walking out 

“I hope you didn’t take it 

personally, Reverend,” said 

an embarrassed woman after 

a church service, “when my 

husband walked out during your 

sermon.” 

“I did find it rather 

disconcerting,” the preacher 

admitted. 

“It’s not a reflection on you, sir,” 

insisted the churchgoer. “Ralph 

has been walking in his sleep 

ever since he was a child.” 

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THE ENIGMATIC LLAMA: 

UNVEILING NATURE’S 

CURIOUS CREATURE 

A Symbol of Perseverance 

Native to the harsh terrain of 

the Andes mountains in South 

America, llamas have adapted 

to thrive in some of the most 

unforgiving environments 

on Earth. Their remarkable 

resilience and ability to endure 

extreme conditions make them 

a symbol of perseverance and 

strength. 

Their efficient digestive 

system produces relatively 

little methane compared to 

other livestock, making them 

an eco-friendly choice for 

agricultural practices. 

Known for their vigilant 

nature, llamas have been used 

for centuries as guardians 

of herds, protecting livestock 

from predators such as coyotes and wolves. Their fierce loyalty and quick 

reflexes make them invaluable allies in the protection of other animals. In 

many Andean cultures, llamas hold a sacred place in traditional practices 

and beliefs. 

From serving as pack animals for trade to being featured in colourful 

festivals and ceremonies, llamas are deeply intertwined with the cultural 

identity of the region. The soft, hypoallergenic wool of the llama is highly 

prized for its warmth and durability. By shearing llamas for their wool, local 

communities can create sustainable livelihoods while promoting the use of 

natural, renewable resources. 

An Eco-Friendly Companion 

Unlike other pack animals, llamas have a gentle tread that minimises 

damage to delicate ecosystems. As llamas are herded from one place 

to another, they help our planet with their grazing patterns, which help 

subdue invasive species and clear dead or overgrown brush that might 

cause wildfires. 

Grazing llamas also help carry and plant seeds that catch onto their woolly 

coats as they pass by plants and flowers. Because they’re quite territorial, 

llamas are surprisingly effective at defending their living space against 

foxes or predators . Because they eat any available plants and drink less 

water than horses or mules, they’re seen as both cheaper and better for 

the planet when it comes to pack animals. 

Conclusion 

The llama is a true marvel of nature, embodying a unique blend of utility, 

grace, and cultural significance. As we continue to explore the wonders 

of the natural world, let us not overlook the humble llama and the many 

lessons it has to offer us about resilience, stewardship, and harmony with 

the environment. 

St Peter’s Church News 

MY DAUGHTER is in a dance show later this 

summer. She’s been rehearsing for a while 

now. I have no idea if she’s getting the 

dance moves right, but she’s doing well at 

learning the songs she’s dancing to: she’s singing them 

over and over and over again! I wouldn’t mind but one 

of them is the Steps line-dancing song, released in the 

late 90s, my mid-20s, which I had carefully forgotten 

all about but now is stuck in my head again. And it 

seems I can still remember most of the words too. 

It may be because I have one of those annoying birthdays 

with a ‘0’ in it this year, but I seem to be getting lots of 

nostalgia/sudden memories of things long gone. Memories are 

strange things. Sometimes they hide – we don’t even know 

they’re there until they are triggered by something and come 

flooding back to our consciousness – like lyrics. Sometimes 

they cling on, even when many other things go. 

Apart from 90s line-dancing songs, the other thing which 

I’ve noticed has been remembered this month is a familiar 

prayer. I’ve visited a few people recently in end-of-life care, 

some who have suffered from dementia and clear memory 

loss. And I’ve noticed that they’ve held on, aware or not, to 

the Lord’s Prayer. Something learned in childhood, for some of 

them repeated weekly ever since, for others not used hardly 

at all, yet still there – familiar and able to be voiced. For many 

people it remains the only prayer they know by heart. 

In May we join in 

the international 

prayer movement 

‘Thy Kingdom Come’, 

focussed on part of 

this prayer. Maybe 

it’s a good time to 

refresh your memory 

of this prayer which 

has shaped our 

understanding of our 

relationship with God 

through Jesus, and 

to discover again the 

depth of what God 

longs to do in us, with us and through us in his world. 

Richard Trethewey 

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GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY REVEALS DRAMATIC 

The Great Central Railway is preparing to submit a planning application for it’s ambitious Re- 

NEW DESIGN FOR NEXT PHASE OF AMBITIOUS 

Great Central Railway reveals 

‘REUNIFICATION’ PROJECT 

design for next phase of 

scheme. A new image has been released of the urban viaduct section, which will 

carry ‘Reunification’ the line linking the two separate halves of Project 

the Great Central Railway back together. 

The THE project GREAT will create Central an eighteen-mile Railway heritage is preparing line stretching to from submit the north a of Leicester 

to planning the south of application Nottingham, centred for on it’s Loughborough. ambitious Reunification 

General scheme. Manager The of new the Great image Central above Railway Malcolm has been Holmes released said, “We’ll be of submitting the 

our urban planning viaduct application section, in a matter which of weeks, will so we carry want to the tell people line about linking our plans. the 

The two new separate image shows halves a train running of the on the Great proposed Central viaduct. Originally Railway we had back expected 

together. 

build an embankment around 300 metres long but the space we have available would 

The project will create an eighteen-mile heritage line stretching from the 

north of Leicester to the south of Nottingham, centred on Loughborough. 

General Manager of the Great Central Railway Malcolm Holmes said, “We’ll 

be submitting our planning application in a matter of weeks, so we want 

to tell people about our plans. The new image shows a train running on 

the proposed viaduct. Originally we had expected to build an embankment 

around 300 metres long but the space we have available would have made 

that quite complex. Our new plan needs 100 metres of embankment, 

then 200 metres of viaduct. It should be slightly cheaper and simpler to 

construct.” 

This section of railway will also include two steel bridge spans, one to 

carry the railway across a culvert, the other to take it over Railway Terrace 

road in Loughborough. The full designs will be included in the planning 

application along with the necessary reports. 

Malcolm continued, “After we have submitted our planning application 

we’ll need to spend around half a million pounds taking the design 

documents and turning them into construction and engineering blueprints. 

Those documents are essential - as is planning consent - before we can 

build again. While we have £2m already raised for the project, we want to 

protect as much of that fund as possible for actual building work. Our new 

appeal for half a million pounds is to fund the vital next steps and get this 

epic project ‘shovel ready.’ The more money we raise, the sooner we can 

build again and the more we can achieve.” 

Donations can be made online at gcrailway.co.uk/unify or via 

post with a cheque made payable to ‘David Clarke Railway Trust’ 

marked ‘Reunification’ on the back. Cheques can be sent to Lovatt 

House, 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 1SL. 

Originally opened in 1899, the Great Central was a fast Victorian Main Line 

to London. It was closed in the 1960s by British Railways. Two sections 

have survived but five hundred metres of track between them was also 

removed. 

Restoring the missing section has been underway since 2017. One new 

bridge has been built, one replaced and a third completely refurbished. 

Supported by local, national and international well wishers, millions of 

pounds have been raised to fund the work. 

The Great Central has also confirmed the two bridge decks secured for the 

scheme in 2012 are no longer needed. 

“The bridge decks were kindly donated by Network Rail when they 

were removed from Reading station. They were absolutely instrumental 

in getting the whole Reunification project started,” concluded Malcolm. 

“However with our design changes they would require expensive 

modification to fit with our plans so with regret we have decided they will 

be disposed of in due course. Instead the two steel bridge spans required 

for the Reunification line are more than likely to be brand new structures.” 

What is AUDIBLE? 

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and number of titles, all wrapped up in an affordable 

subscription package. 

It’s great for those who are struggling 

to find time to read, or for those on 

the lookout for a new podcast to get 

stuck into. Books are either read out to 

you by a narrator, the title’s author or 

a well-known celebrity, while podcasts 

often have famous hosts. 

How much does Audible cost in the UK? 

The cost for an Audible membership depends on the plan you sign up 

for. Plans range from £7.99 per month to £109.99 per year. Paying £7.99 

a month, you’ll receive one book credit per month whereas the top yearly 

membership at £109.99 sees you receive 24 book credits for the year. 

By signing up to Audible on the standard membership, you receive one 

new audiobook every month you are a member. You can choose from a 

range of membership plans and which one you have will determine how 

many Audible ‘credits’ you receive each month, which can be exchanged 

for audiobooks on the service. 

You’re not limited to one book a month, though, many are available for 

free and you can buy more. Also, you can listen to all the Audible Original 

Podcasts with unlimited streaming and there are also a number of exclusive 

offers and deals throughout the month, including the ‘Daily Deals’ which 

offer a different title for up to 80% off each day. 

Audible credits are the service’s internal currency, with one credit 

purchasing one audiobook: nice and simple. But different memberships 

afford different credits, so while the standard £7.99 per month subscription 

grants you one token a month, the £14.99 subscription gets you two, 

the 12-credit annual membership is £69.99 per year, and the 24-credit 

membership will set you back £109.99 each year. 

You can access Audible via your internet browser. However, it’s easier to 

install the app on your device of choice; Audible is compatible with nearly 

every single phone and tablet out there. One thing you’ll need to make 

sure is that you have an Amazon account. 

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Saturday 25th May 

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Living Without Abuse Charity 

LWA Loughborough 

Colour Run is back on 

Sunday 23rd June 2024 

LWA’s Loughborough Colour Run is back for a sixth year 

and promises to be a fun, family-friendly event not to be 

missed! And registrations are now LIVE! 

The Colour Run returns to Charnwood College and will be a 5km route, 

marked out on the fields of the college grounds. Entrants can walk, jog 

or run individually, with friends, family or even their canine companions. 

Everyone will have the option to complete the course whilst battling 

inflatables and coloured powder paint along the way, all whilst raising funds 

for a great, local cause. 

LWA supports ANYONE affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence 

across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. 

Emma Bliss, Fundraiser for LWA says: “This will be the sixth Colour Run 

we have put on in Loughborough and this year’s event promises to be 

bigger and better than before. Entrants will be able to spend their Sunday 

morning getting covered in powder paint, battling inflatable obstacles, and 

completing the 5km route. There will be lots of stalls and entertainment 

too, making it a great, fun-filled family event that not only helps raise funds 

for such a worthy cause, but ultimately, helps to support thousands of 

people in the local area.” 

Everyone will receive a finisher’s medal along with a goody bag at the 

finish line and there will be plenty of stalls and entertainment on the 

day, including a Zumba style warm-up from Leila McKenzie of ‘Dance 

yourself Fit’, inflatables along the route provided by ‘Bouncy Days’ 

of Coalville, delicious baked goods from ‘Annie’s Bakes & Cakes’, 

refreshments from ‘Really Awesome Coffee’ and so much more! 

Entry prices start from £10 and children under five years of age can enter 

for FREE. Fancy dress is permitted and encouraged, with prizes for the best 

dressed entrants and canine on the day. 

Register for the Loughborough Colour Run 2024 by visiting 

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/LoughboroughColourRun2024 

All proceeds from the event will go towards the LWA Charity. 

Every year, LWA support thousands of adults and children who 

experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence; they work with 

women, men, young people and children across Leicester, Leicestershire 

and Rutland. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experience abuse in their 

lifetime, whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, financial or one of the 

many other types. It’s a prevalent crime that effects all walks of life and 

can have long lasting effects for those suffering. 

If you need support, you can contact LWA by calling 0808 80 200 28. 

Monday to Saturday, 8am – 8pm. 

The Glenfield Gardeners’ Association 

THE GARDENING year seems to be rushing by but the 

weather isn’t quite keeping up. To say it has been a damp 

spring, would be a gross understatement. It’s been well 

and truly soggy! 

Practical gardening may have stalled 

but we can still make plans. It was 

great to welcome Melanie Arnold 

to our April meeting as she brought 

inspiration by the bucket loads. Melanie 

is a British cut flower grower and grows 

her delightful blooms at Cornerfield Farm 

in Leicestershire. She spoke about the 

challenges of setting up her business and 

how to successfully grow flowers for a 

business while battling our tricky weather. 

She was very entertaining and we all 

picked up tips on how to get more out of 

the flowers in our gardens. She suggested 

starting off annual flowers much earlier 

than we all expected to get a better show. 

OUR ANNUAL SHOW is fast 

approaching and the schedules 

will be out soon so you can get 

creating and selecting which 

plants would be best to exhibit. 

Some more categories for you to think 

about are in baking, Rhubarb and Sultana 

cake and Lemon Drizzle cake and in 

crafts, a memory box or a ‘picture using 

alternative materials’. We would also love 

to see some potted ferns and fuchsias. 

If anyone would like more information 

about the show or would like to help out 

either before or at the event then please 

do get in touch. The show schedule with a full list of categories will be 

available shortly in the library and Park House. 

OUR SPEAKER next month is Chris Ensell from Glenfield 

who will be introducing us to his world of tropical exotic 

plants and how he has achieved this in his newly created 

Leicestershire garden. 

All are welcome to come along to our meetings. You don’t have to be a 

member. We meet at 7.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St 

Peter’s Church Hall. Yearly membership is just £18 or you can come for the 

evening for £3, an absolute gardening bargain and there is always tea and 

biscuits. Check out our facebook page for more details: www.facebook. 

com/ggaglenfield/ or ring us on 07791488784/2313732 

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Boost Garden Butterfly Numbers by 

up to 93% with One Simple Step 

A NEW six-year study 

proves that leaving areas 

of grass to grow long 

in gardens can increase 

butterfly numbers by up to 

93%. 

This the first scientific evidence 

that wildlife-friendly gardening 

practices, such as having long 

grass and flowering ivy, boost the 

numbers and types of butterflies, 

particularly in urban areas and near 

farmland 

The research is great news for 

gardeners and non-gardeners alike, 

proving the free and easy action of 

letting an area go wild can make a 

positive impact for butterflies 

Letting parts of your garden grow 

wild with long grass can increase 

butterfly numbers by up to 93% 

and attract a wider range of 

species, according to new research 

from leading wildlife charity 

Butterfly Conservation. 

The study, published in the 

journal Science of the Total 

Environment, provides the first 

scientific evidence that having long 

grass in your garden increases 

butterfly abundance and diversity. 

Creating such wild spaces may 

help to reverse the decline of these 

beautiful insects. 

Undertaken by Butterfly 

Conservation scientists Dr Lisbeth 

Hordley and Dr Richard Fox, 

the research analysed butterfly 

sightings from more than 600 

gardens across the UK, collected 

by members of the public over six 

years through the charity’s Garden 

Butterfly Survey. The results show 

that gardens with long grass had 

a significantly higher number of 

butterflies recorded, with a greater 

variety of species, than those 

without. 

Importantly, the biggest benefits 

of these wild spaces were found in 

urban areas and intensively farmed 

landscapes. In highly arable areas, 

gardens with long grass saw up to 

93% more butterflies, and those 

in urban areas showed an increase 

of 18%. 

The potential to provide wild 

spaces for butterflies and moths 

to thrive is huge. Gardens make 

up more than 728,000 hectares in 

Great Britain - the equivalent of 

over a million football pitches. If 

each of these gardens had a space 

that was allowed to go a little 

wild, with grass growing long, it 

would make a huge difference for 

butterflies and moths, providing 

spaces for them to feed, breed and 

shelter. 

While the research specifically 

studied gardens, the benefits 

to butterflies of long grass and 

wild spaces are likely to extend 

beyond the garden gate. Public 

green spaces such as parks, school 

grounds, allotments, and road 

verges, could also provide vital 

spaces for wildlife, and enable 

more people to see more butterflies 

if allowed to go a little wild. 

Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science 

at Butterfly Conservation and coauthor 

of the study, said: “Nature 

is in crisis; 80% of butterflies have 

declined since the 1970s, so we 

need to take action now to protect 

them. We wanted to be able to 

give tried and tested gardening 

advice that will benefit butterflies 

as we know lots of people want 

to help. This study proves, for the 

first time, that allowing a patch of 

grass to grow long will attract more 

butterflies into your garden.” 

The study also found that the 

presence of flowering ivy in 

gardens increased the number 

of certain butterfly species, such 

as the Holly Blue, Red Admiral 

and Comma, which use ivy as a 

breeding habitat or nectar source. 

Butterfly Conservation is calling 

for everyone to create their own 

Wild Space, no matter how big or 

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Dr Fox added: “The simple act of 

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patch of grass to grow long, or a 

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Did you know that Glenfield has a weekly 

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A wide range of homemade cakes and preserves, quality 

crafts, plants and home-grown produce are on sale. 

Refreshments are served 

Free admission. 

Card payments now available 

Come along to see us and to support this local event. 

Where? St Peter’s Church Centre, LE3 8DP with parking! 

When? Each Friday morning 9am-11am 

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Our first Picnic In The Park 

Commemorating the 80th 

Anniversary of D Day: 6th June 

refreshments. 

This year, the 

entertainment is being 

provided by the band 

‘60’s Sounds’ from 

3pm – 5pm. 

A number of stalls will 

be open from 2pm 

and any stall requests from non-profit organisations, based 

in Glenfield, are welcome. Please get in touch with the Parish 

Council Offices to obtain an application form, by emailing 

office@glenfield-pc.gov.uk 

The event was a great success last year and we look forward to 

the event being enjoyed by many local residents this year. 

Donation of trees 

A LARGE DONATION of trees and hedgerow packs have 

arrived at the Parish Council offices and the Grounds Team 

have got straight to work getting them planted. 

Xmas Lights Switch-on 

climate for the saplings to settle in. 

& Sleigh runs 

With the current inclement weather, it has been the ideal 

Each tree has been documented using what3words location 

app, making it easier to locate the exact position where they 

THE ANNUAL Xmas lights 

have been planted. If you would like further information, 

contact 

switch 

the 

on 

office 

will be 

and 

held 

embark 

on 

on a tree hunt! It’s a great way 

to Friday ensure 24th that November 

you are enjoying your local open spaces and 

appreciating 2023 at 7pm. the newly planted trees. Join in on the fun and see 

if Santa you can will track again them be setting all down. 

Planting out on his the sleigh trees enables with Mrs the Parish Council to assist in 

improving Claus and the her area helpers in which to we live and helps with the 

drawdown tour the village, of carbon starting dioxide from the atmosphere. It also 

encourages on Friday 1st a natural December habitat at for wildlife. 

5.30pm and continuing on 

Wednesdays and Fridays 

GLENFIELD PARISH NEWS 

GLENFIELD PARISH NEWS 

MAY 2024 

EDITION 

OCTOBER 2023 

GLENFIELD COMMUNITY FOOD 

HUB: Can you invest in the future 

ON SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST 2023 Glenfield Parish 

PLEASE Council COME and was join proud us at to Normandy host its first Green ‘Picnic to In The 

of our Food Hub and help us 

commemorate Park’. The the afternoon 80th anniversary was a of great D-day. success made even 

An more English enjoyable Oak will by be planted the sunshine on Normandy music Green by at Ratby 6pm Band. provide much-needed support to 

on It was Thursday a truly 6th great June turnout 2024, followed by the by residents. refreshments Glenfield at the U3A 

Memorial provided Hall, further Stamford entertainment Street. 

people in crisis in our community? 

with their ukulele players 

A entertaining further commemorative the crowd with event, familiar “The Lighting songs. of Picnics the Beacon“ were 

will enjoyed then take in abundance place at 9.15pm in Ellis prompt Park for within the the whole Memorial 

A WORD from Cllr. Nick Chapman: “As Lead Member for 

family to 

Garden share whilst at Park listening House, Stamford to some Street. 

the local Glenfield Community Food Hub based near the 

great tunes from the performing Morrisons Superstore in Glenfield, I am seeking some 

bands. The ice cream van on site provided the perfect treat. 

Annual Picnic In The Park on 

financial assistance with our work at the Hub. 

In addition we were fortunate to secure the attendance of the “The reality for many of our neighbours is that with the 

18th local fire August engine and fire at attendants Ellis Park which was greatly enjoyed deepening cost of living crisis, the need for charitable food aid 

ON by the SUNDAY children 18th and adults alike. A feeling of community spirit has steadily increased. 

August was embraced 2024 we by will all and the event, now to be held annually, “The Glenfield Community Food Hub aims to fill the gap for 

be played holding host our to annual approx. 450 people. The picnic area was families who are especially pinched right now by ensuring 

Picnic surrounded in the Park by 13 non profit stalls of a variety of sellers and neighbours in need have choices of quality, healthy food and 

event local groups - bring raising along their awareness in the Community. The mix are of welcomed stall holders and enhanced met with dignity. the event offering details on Commu 

your 

clubs 

own 

and 

picnic 

associations 

and 

to enrol upon. A great day out ! 

“We rely on the community’s support and already have several 

residents of Glenfield who provide a monthly financial donation 

to the Hub via a standing order to Glenfield Parish Council. 

“The Parish Council have supported the Hub since its inception 

nearly 4 years ago at the start of the pandemic, and graciously 

provide our building at The Annexe, near to Morrison’s 

Supermarket off Station Road, Glenfield. 

“The Parish Council also holds our funding in a special 

“Restricted Reserve” account solely for our use and monitored 

and audited each year by their internal auditor (see our page at 

www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk/glenfield-community-food-hub). 

“If you would like to set up a regular donation or make an 

online bank transfer to our project, please let us know by 

emailing office@glenfield-pc.gov.uk and we will be glad to 

supply the relevant bank details. 

“Thank you for taking the time to read this and any and all 

support is greatly appreciated.” 

GCP AND EVENTS NEWSLETTER: 

The D subscribe Day 80th Anniversary Next Jun 

button THE PARISH is live 

COUNCIL will be 

THE PARISH COUNCIL’S 

holding an event 

new ‘subscribe’ 

button 

to 

to 

mark 

detail 

the 

local 

D-Day 

organisations’ 80th Anniversary events 

due to – date take to place be in 

Glenfield announced. is now live. 

Please The see 6th website June for 

further 2024 details: marks the 

www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk 

anniversary of D Day 

when Allied forces 

mounted the world’s 

largest amphibious 

Email details of your event to: 

events@glenfieldpc.gov.uk 

until Meetings 15th December of the Parish 2023. Council are open to the press and public invasion. and all meetings are publicised on the Parish 

The Council’s routes will notice be announced boards and in web the November site (www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk). edition – Keep A beacon There will is be an lit opportunity at 9.15 pm on for the members 6th June of 2024 the in the 

public a look-out to raise as they any have comments been changed or queries slightly. that they have with the 

Memorial 

Parish Council. 

Garden at 

It 

Park 

is helpful 

House. 

if you contact us prior 

to attending the meeting so that the Council is better informed and able to help you. 

Meetings of the Parish Council are open to the press and public and all meetings are publicised on the Paris

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GLENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL 

Improving the Council Website: 

www.glenfield-pc.gov.uk 

OUR WEBSITE is provided for the 

residents of Glenfield and we like to 

think that it contains information that is 

useful to residents. 

In order to improve on its content, we 

would like residents to give their views and 

advise whether there is anything else that 

they would like included. 

Any suggestions can be sent to the following e-mail:- 

cllr.d.allen@glenfield-pc.gov.uk 

Annual Parish Meeting: 16th May 

CLLR NICK CHAPMAN, Chair of Glenfield Parish Council, 

welcomes members of the public to: 

The Annual Parish Meeting 

on Thursday 16th May 2024 

in the Main Hall, Park House, 

Stamford Street, 

Glenfield, LE3 

8DL at 6pm. 

Agenda 

1. Chairperson’s 

Welcome 

2. Minutes of the Parish 

Meeting held on 20th 

April 2023 

3. Chairman’s Report 

4. Reports from the 

Chairs of Committees 

5. Open Public Questions 

6. Thank you 

Cllr. Nick Chapman, Chair of 

Glenfield Parish Council 

eScooters on footpaths 

“POWERED 

TRANSPORTERS” is a 

term used to cover a 

variety of novel and 

emerging personal 

transport devices 

which are powered 

by a motor, including 

e-scooters. 

Given how e-scooters 

are motorised and 

designed, they fall within the legal definition of a “motor 

vehicle”. Therefore, the laws that apply to motor vehicles apply 

to ‘e-scooters’. 

It is illegal to use an e-scooter: 

• in spaces that are set aside for use by 

pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-riders; this 

includes on the pavement and in cycle lanes 

Any person who uses a powered transporter on a public road 

or other prohibited space in breach of the law is committing a 

criminal offence and can be prosecuted. 

Please ensure that your eScooter is NOT ridden on the 

pavement! 

Former Western Park Golf Course: 

Biodiversity Net Gain 

GLENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL has commissioned a 

Biodiversity Baseline Assessment report for the part of the 

former Western Park Golf Course within Glenfield to aid us 

in the fight against development on this site. 

From February 2024 Biodiversity Net 

Gain Surveys are a mandatory part of the 

development of all large residential and 

non-residential development schemes, 

with only the smallest development sites 

exempt from the new regulations. 

A Biodiversity Net Gain Survey, provides 

a detailed ecological assessment of the 

current habitat within a development 

site. A competent assessor measures 

the size, condition, and distinctiveness of existing features like 

ancient trees, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and hedgerows. 

They then use a metric which factors like habitat type, richness, 

age, connectivity, and rarity on a geographic scale. 

After proposals for the development are drawn up, ecologists 

will reassess the projected habitat structure and biodiversity 

post-construction. It measures the impact of the proposed 

development on the site’s biodiversity. If the proposed 

development plans fall short of a 10% uplift in biodiversity 

units, further onsite habitat creation or offsite biodiversity 

enhancement will be necessary before local authorities can 

grant planning permission. 

Developers must also submit a long-term maintenance plan 

for preserving gains over at least 30 years. Regular ecological 

monitoring and site inspections will check that enhancements 

are cared for as agreed and that short-term habitat gains do 

not lapse over time due to a lack of appropriate stewardship. 

It is very much therefore in our interest to be forearmed 

with an independent assessment to put before any planning 

inspector. 

CONTACT US: Glenfield Parish Council, Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL 

Telephone: 0116 231 2498 • Email: office@glenfield-pc.gov.uk • Twitter: @GlenfieldPC


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EVERY FRIDAY 

1PM-2.30PM 

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field Gardeners’ 

ion Annual Show 

rday 17th August at 

Church Hall, Glenfield 

is open to EVERYONE 

ners@gmail.com for the show schedule. 

copy on the Glenfield Gardeners FaceBook 

opies will be available June/July 

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Solution on page 24. 

Across CraDs 

cora?ve 

1. 

memory 

Succulent 

/ keepsake 

plant with 

box 

spikes of showy flowers (4) 

amed using any material e.g. buRons, pebbles, jigsaws, 

corks. No 4. size Italian restric?on port, a major tourist attraction (6) 

8. Art Short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun (8) 

r picture: 9. ‘Water, Cattle just reared go with for their flow’ meat (4) 

10. Poetry Number considered by some to be lucky (5) 

84 - A day 

11. 

in 

Flask 

the life 

for 

of… 

carrying water (7) 

Photography 13. Free of charge (6) 

85 - Seasonality 

All creatures 15. University great and city small (6) 

Flower 

17. 

Arranging 

Feeling uneasy and self-conscious (7) 

and-?ed 19. Posy. Cat No with size a restric?on grey or tawny coat mottled with black (5) 

nshine. An 

22. 

arrangement 

Headlong plunge 

to interpret 

into water 

this 

(4) 

ent displayed in a teapot. No size restric?on 

23. Characteristic of the region on either side of the equator (8) 

Cooking 

your choice 24. (eg English gluten admiral free mortally dairy wounded free) own at recipe Trafalgar (6) 

categories 25. with Clarified recipes butter coming used soon. in Indian cookery (4) 

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d love to see more entries 

m Glenfield people 

2. French river which flows into the North Atlantic (5) 

3. Mountain on the border of Tibet and Nepal (7) 

like to 4. thank Moral weakness Glenfield (4) Television and 

5. Storyteller (8) 

Council for their con?nued support 

and sponsorship 

6. Ancient unit of length (5) 

7. Thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood (6) 

12. Fireproof material considered carcinogenic (8) 

14. Burrowing animal (6) 

16. Criticising harshly on a web site (7) 

18. Leather with a napped surface (5) 

20. Sir Peter ___, artist who designed the cover for the Beatles 

album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (5) 

21. Earth’s natural satellite (4) 

The Glenfield Gardeners’ 

Association Annual Show 

on Saturday 17th August at 

St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glenfield 

The show is open to EVERYONE 

email glenfieldgardeners@gmail.com for the show schedule. 

Alterna?vely look for a copy on the Glenfield Gardeners FaceBook 

page. Paper copies will be available June/July 

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CraDs 

79 - Decora?ve memory / keepsake box 

80 - 3D picture framed / unframed using any material e.g. buRons, pebbles, jigsaws, 

corks. No size restric?on 

Art 

83 - Subject for picture: ‘Water, just go with the flow’ 

Poetry 

84 - A day in the life of… 

Photography 

85 - Seasonality 

86 - All creatures great and small 

Flower Arranging 

58 - A hand-?ed Posy. No size restric?on 

59 - Bring me Sunshine. An arrangement to interpret this 

60 - An arrangement displayed in a teapot. No size restric?on 

Cooking 

74 - Any ‘free from’ bake of your choice (eg gluten free or dairy free) own recipe 

Other baking categories with recipes coming soon. 

Get prac?cing now! 

We would love to see more entries 

from Glenfield people 

One again, we would like to thank Glenfield Television and 

the Glenfield Parish Council for their con?nued support 

and sponsorship 

Spot the difference! 

There are 10 differences between the two 

There are 10 differences between the two images images below. below. How How many many can can you you spot? 

spot? 

Pictograms 

4 words 

PICTOGRAMS 

4 words 

6 words 

TROHS AND 

THSHOTE 

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Answers on page 24. 

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Maximum 8 items please. Post to: 

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Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT or 

you can email details to: info@ 

glenfieldgazette.com 

PLEASE ENSURE that you put 

‘SMALL ADS’ in the subject 

line, and INCLUDE YOUR 

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS (not 

for publication, just to let buyers 

know where you are). 

77% of homebuyers want gazumping 

banned, though 46% would consider doing it 

A NEW SURVEY of more 

than 1,100 homeowners 

in England and Wales has 

revealed the prevalence 

of gazumping, and their 

attitudes towards it: 

• 38% have been gazumped 

by a rival bidder while buying 

a property in the last decade 

• 78% are in favour of the 

government introducing laws 

to ban gazumping 

• However, 46% would 

consider gazumping a rival 

buyer in the future 

More than three quarters 

of homeowners believe that 

gazumping should be banned in 

England and Wales, new research 

from Market Financial Solutions 

(MFS) revealed. 

The specialist lender 

commissioned an independent 

survey of 1,183 people who have 

bought a property in England 

and Wales since 2014. It found 

that 38% were gazumped by a 

rival bidder while trying to buy a 

property in the last decade – an 

increase of 7% since MFS last ran 

this survey in Q2 2022. 

Four fifths (78%) of respondents 

are in favour of the government 

introducing laws to ban the practice 

of gazumping in England and 

Wales, as the Scottish government 

has done. 

However, almost one in three 

(29%) homebuyers admitted to 

gazumping a rival buyer by coming 

in with a higher bid on a property 

for which another offer has already 

been accepted, and half (46%) 

would consider doing so in the 

future if it meant getting the 

property they wanted. 

MFS’s research also found 

that three quarters (73%) of 

people believe gazumping and 

gazundering tactics have become 

more common place in recent 

years due to high demand and 

limited supply. A further 67% say 

that the property market is too 

competitive. 

In addition, the survey revealed 

that 26% of homebuyers have 

gazundered a seller by lowering 

their offer late in the process. 

Paresh Raja, CEO of MFS, said: 

“For all the challenges that both 

buyers and sellers have faced in 

recent years, there’s no escaping 

the fact that the property market 

remains incredibly competitive. Our 

research underlines one of the byproducts 

of this, with buyers often 

having to resort to questionable 

tactics like gazumping to secure the 

property they want. 

“As the government’s Levelling 

Up Committee launches an inquiry 

into improving homebuying and 

selling in England, it’s important 

they take heed of this data. Not 

only is gazumping becoming 

more prevalent, but there is huge 

demand for laws to be changed to 

tackle the issue. 

“Clearly, the underlying, persistent 

imbalance between supply and 

demand is a key factor in this 

problem. It’s more important than 

ever, therefore, that lenders and 

brokers work together to provide 

the tailored financial solutions that 

homebuyers need to navigate the 

challenges of today’s market, with 

speed remaining a vital quality 

among lenders – this closes the 

window of opportunity for a buyer 

to be gazumped.” 

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Mike Pratt, from Groby, will be 

displaying his model of the 

Loughborough Carillon on his stall at 

the Ceramics in Charnwood event. 

(A grant of around £100,000 has 

recently been secured to make 

improvements to the historic Carillon 

and Museum). 

Sciatica explained 

According to the NHS, around nine 

million adults in England live with back 

pain and, of these, it’s estimated that one 

in 20 people will be affected by sciatica 

at some point in their lives. 

While a sciatica flare-up usually gets 

better within four to six weeks – it can 

go as quickly as it arrived – it can 

sometimes last longer. So, what exactly 

is this problem, what causes it, what can 

you do to help relieve symptoms and can 

you reduce the chances of it returning? 

Diagnosis 

A burning, stinging, electric-like shock 

runs from your lower back all the way 

down your leg. This pain is undeniably 

sciatica, a term used to describe irritation, 

inflammation, or compression of the 

sciatic nerve. It is often confused with 

general back pain, but sciatica isn’t limited 

to the back area. 

Other symptoms can include numbness, 

weakness, and pins and needles in the 

feet, toes, or legs. Pain and discomfort 

can range from mild to severe, and 

symptoms are often aggravated by 

sneezing, coughing, or sitting for long 

periods. 

Why me? 

Sciatica can happen for no particular 

reason. It isn’t a condition in itself. Instead, 

it’s a symptom of various other conditions 

that can affect the sciatic nerve: 

• Age-related changes in the spine 

and natural age-related degeneration 

of bones, nerves and muscles can 

increase the risk of inflammation. 

• Sitting for long periods or having a 

sedentary lifestyle. 

• Being overweight places stress on the 

spine, which can lead to spinal. 

• A slipped disc. 

Treatments and self-help 

Your GP will likely suggest exercises and stretches for 

you to do at home. They may also suggest painkillers, 

like ibuprofen and aspirin. In some cases, your GP 

might also refer you for physiotherapy. This is free 

under the NHS, but you may well find there is a waiting 

list. However, if your symptoms don’t improve, are 

getting worse, or prevent you from doing everyday 

activities, ask for a further consultation. 

Staying active 

Gentle, low-forms of exercise, such as swimming 

and walking, are advised by the NHS. Exercises to 

increase core strength, improve hip and spine mobility 

or maintain flexibility in the lower body can help. Other 

movements, such as any that stretch the hamstrings, 

are best avoided. For further guidance, seek advice 

from your GP or check out the NHS online for 

information on exercises for sciatica at 

www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercises-sciatica-problems/ 

The sciatic nerve explained 

The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve 

in the human body, running from the lower back, 

through the buttocks, down the leg, and ending just 

below the knee. It then branches into other nerves 

which continue down to the toes. It controls several 

muscles in the lower legs and is responsible for 

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FREE EVENT: Networking event 

organised for small business owners 

LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS owners are 

invited to a FREE networking event 

at the Mattioli Woods Skylounge in 

Leicester on Thursday 16 May 2024. 

The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is holding a 

free networking event for its existing and potential 

new business loan borrowers in the Skylounge at 

Mattioli Woods, 1 New Walk, LE1 6RU on Thursday 

16th May between 5.30-7.30pm. 

With the Charity’s ambassadors, borrowers, 

trustees, supporters and the wider Leicester 

business community invited, the networking event 

will provide the perfect opportunity for current and future borrowers to peer network, meet experts and find out 

more about the application process for STWLC’s interest-free business loans. 

Advisors will be clearly identified on the day by the event hosts, Lucy Womack (Chair of STWLC) and Barrie 

Stephen (Patron of STWLC). The event is free to attend and will run for approximately two hours. 

Lucy Womack said: “We’ve organised this event to provide an opportunity for new business owners to ask 

questions and find out about the best way to start and expand their journey, surrounded by experts and people 

who have been through the process before. 

“This is a fantastic networking opportunity for our borrowers, but much more than that it’s a great way to bring 

the STWLC family together – welcoming familiar and new faces while connecting the wonderful community that 

exists around the Charity. 

“The Leicester and Leicestershire business community is vibrant and co-operative, which makes it a great place 

for people to launch their ideas. We hope to create an opportunity for people to ask questions and find answers, 

and for a whole series of useful and exciting new links to be made.” 

To register your place at this event, please visit www.stwcharity.co.uk 

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TellyGab 

with Tarquin Vandyke 

How to make Countdown 

even better 

COUNTDOWN is one of my favourite TV game shows, and 

I watch it every 

day - usually on 

catch up. 

I think it’s great 

- particularly since 

Colin Murray took 

over the hosting. 

But I have a bee in 

my bonnet about one 

aspect of the letters 

round. 

Sometimes, towards 

the end of the 

game, one of the 

contestants might 

be 15 points behind 

their opponent and 

the only way they 

are likely to close the 

gap is to spot a nine-letter word in the selection. (Nine letter words score 

double points i.e. 18) 

But then - disaster strikes - and during the letter selection process they 

happen to pick aletter ‘Q’, but no letter ‘U’ to go with it. 

So - there is no way to achieve their goal of a nine-letter word. 

I think this is unfair, so I suggest the following rule change. 

If the player’s selection of nine letters includes a letter ‘Q’, but no ‘U’, 

then the player choosing the letters has the option to discard the letter 

‘Q’ and request a new random letter. 

Obviously, if you are leading by 15-18 points, it is advantageous to leave 

the ‘Q’ in the selection as it prevents your opponent spotting a nine-letter 

word. 

But if you are trailing by 15-18 points, then it’s better to discard the 

‘Q’ as the new letter may help you to form the nine-letter word that you 

need to catch up. 

I think this change would help to keep the game alive for longer, even if 

one player builds up a good lead. 

It would also introduce another tactical element to the game, because 

depending upon who is in the lead, and who is picking the letters, the ‘Q’ 

may or may not be discarded. 

What do you think? 

Do YOU agree with Tarquin? 

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BRADGATE ROTARY CLUB 

YOU MAY well ask what is Rotary? 

The organisation’s mission statement is to “provide service to others, 

promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace 

through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders”. 

Whilst that is still true, it was written in1905, times have moved on 

considerably and while the ethos still stands its interpretation has moved 

with the times. Originally a male only organisation with its female support 

club, Inner Wheel, Rotary is now open to both genders. 

Some older established clubs still have the traditional set up but we in 

Bradgate Rotary think differently. We ... 

• Are a secular mixed gender club with around a 60/40 split in favour of 

female. 

• Are informal and are more like a group of friends than a club that meet 

for breakfast weekly 

• Have no egos and play to individual members strengths 

• Have a common interest in helping our local community whether by 

supporting a charity financially, painting a fence or providing advice and 

help 

• Enjoy and have fun in whatever we do 

• Put a smile on faces of all ages 

Bradgate Rotary’s catchment area covers Glenfield, Groby, Ratby, 

Markfield, Newtown 

Linford and Anstey. 

We would welcome you 

with open arms should 

you want to be part of 

Bradgate Rotary. It may 

well be that you just 

wish to volunteer with 

us on an ad hoc basis 

or join a group of likeminded 

people who like 

to make a difference to 

others. That choice is 

yours. I nearly forgot 

our motto 

Service above Self 

Please contact us if 

you would like to know 

more or come along to 

a meeting and meet 

us in person. Contact 

details - email us at 

bradgaterotary@gmail. 

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Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect 

when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It 

hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.” 

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Local caring superstars 

win commendable 

accolades at The Care 

Awards East Midlands 

LOCAL HOME care company, 

Home Instead West 

Leicestershire and Market 

Bosworth, celebrate twowoman 

care professionals 

taking home two awards 

at The Care Awards East 

Midlands held at the East 

Midlands Care Conference and 

hosted by Health Innovation 

East Midlands on Wednesday, 

6th March. 

The Care Awards East Midlands 

recognize individuals who have made 

a difference in the lives of their home 

care residents, service users, families 

of those receiving care, and care staff. 

Two caring superstars were awarded 

for their work at Home Instead West 

Leicestershire and Market Bosworth. 

Shilpa Jobanputra won the award 

for ‘Home Care Carer of the Year’ 

after demonstrating her dedication 

and commitment to providing care 

to her clients. She is now taking the 

next steps in career development, 

progressing into her next role, 

Community Liaison. 

Shilpa builds an irreplaceable bond 

with her clients. One story that 

particularly stood out is when she 

supported one of her clients with her 

nutrition. Shilpa realized that the lady 

wasn’t eating and had little interest in 

food, so she started to get her involved 

in cutting her sandwiches into star 

shapes and making her food look fun 

and appealing. This meant the lady felt 

more independent while improving her 

nutrition. Shilpa also assists the running 

of Home Instead West Leicestershire’s 

community lunch clubs, bringing 

together clients as well as anyone else 

in the community who wishes to make 

friends. 

Bethany Hart, Deputy Care Manager 

at Home Instead West Leicestershire, 

and Market Bosworth received the 

‘Highly Commended’ award. Judges 

were bowled over by her outstanding 

mentorship. Beth is seen by many 

of her colleagues as a supportive and 

inspiring peer. From being deeply compassionate and understanding of 

her colleagues’ anxieties and emotions to inspiring her team to strive for 

perfection and mentor them into leaders themselves. 

Led by Nisha Chandarana, who is also the owner of Home Instead 

West Leicestershire and Market Bosworth, Nisha was thrilled to have two 

members of her staff achieve such accolades, commenting: “To have not 

one, but two members of my team win an award in The Care Awards East 

Midlands is a huge achievement, one that I’m extremely proud of.” Nisha 

continued: “Both Beth and Shilpa deserved to win their awards as they 

continue to thrive here at Home Instead West Leicestershire. 

“They are great team players and care deeply about continuously striving 

to ensure we deliver the best possible service to our clients.” 

To find out more about Home Instead West Leicestershire and 

Market Bosworth and their home care services please call 0116 

4849614 or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/west-leicestershire/. 

Glenfield Ladies Cooperative Choir 

And St. Anne’s PCC 

A SUMMER CONCERT 

Saturday June 22 nd 

7pm 

St. Anne’s, Letchworth Road 

Western Park, LE3 6FH 

Tickets £8.50 per person 

including refreshments 

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Recent Planning 

Apps In Glenfield 

Non material amendment 

to planning permission 

23/0425/VAR to amend 

dormer materials and the 

pitch of the single storey 

rear extension; and removal 

of chimney - at 11 Faire 

Road Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE3 8EE 

The proposed installation of 

a shareable 25 metre high 

lattice tower supporting up 

to 12 no. antennas and up to 

4 no. dishes, together with 

up to 6 no. ground based 

cabinets, 1 no. meter cabinet 

and ancillary development 

thereto including compound 

fencing and proposed 

hedges - at Glenfield 

Sports Ground Gynsill 

Lane Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE7 7AG 

Application to determine if 

prior approval is required for 

the installation for a shareable 

telecommunications base 

station installation comprising 

a 25m lattice tower supporting 

up to 12 no antennas and 

up to 4 no dishes on 2 no 

headframes together with 

up to 5 no ground based 

cabinets, 1 no meter cabinet 

and ancillary development 

thereto including compound 

fencing - at Glenfield 

Parish Council Land Mill 

Lane Glenfield LE3 8JW 

The erection of a single storey 

rear extension, extending 

4.4 metres beyond the rear 

wall of the original house, 

with a maximum height of 3 

metres and height to eaves 

of 2.8 metres. - at 8 Dorset 

Avenue Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE3 8BB 

Non-Material Amendment 

to Planning Permission 

23/0546/FUL - Removal 

of brise soleil to the front 

entrance - at Unit B Optimus 

Way Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE3 8JR 

Detached Garage, Single 

Storey and Two Storey 

Extensions - at 29 

Fairefield Crescent 

Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE3 8EJ 

Single storey side extension 

- at 10 Oakmeadow 

Glenfield Leicester 

Leicestershire LE3 8QY 

Glenfield WI April Meeting 

THE APRIL meeting was rather different to our usual 

gathering, as we held a fund-raising event to which 

members from other local WI’s were invited. 

St Peter’s Church Room was quite full with ladies who welcomed 

the chance to meet up with those from different Institutes for an 

afternoon of entertainment, chat and of course, tea and cake! Our 

speaker was Graham Sutherland who gave an interesting talk 

on wicked women, fact and fiction. Attitudes towards such women 

vary of course as time passes. Consider the Suffragettes who were 

thought, at the time, to be very wicked in their stance for equality. 

Now they are considered to be trail blazing heroines! 

There followed our social time with refreshments during which 

the raffle was drawn and prizes collected. The secondhand book 

and jigsaw table was also a popular attraction. As the afternoon 

drew to a close, there seemed to be general agreement that the 

event had been most enjoyable and a complete change to the 

usual meetings. 

THE MAY MEETING will be an opportunity for a final discussion 

and vote on which resolution will be considered at the AGM in 

London in June. Our speaker will be Paul Taberner who will 

be telling us about The Real CSI. Definitely a must for anyone 

who enjoys crime shows on TV! So come along and join us at St 

Peter’s Church Rooms on Wednesday May 8th at 2pm. You will be 

very welcome! 

Useful Computer Tip 

How to record videos on your computer screen 

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ANSWERS 

spot the difference 

ANSWERS 

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2. Boy mouth different 

3. Ribbon on kite missing 

4. Boy foot missing 

5. Little girl pocket missing 

6. Kite different colour 

7. Flowers missing 

8. Hedgerow missing 

9. Dad shirt different colour 

10. String reel missing 

CROSSWORD ANSWERS 

Across: 1 Aloe, 4 Venice, 8 

Silencer, 9 Beef, 10 Seven, 11 

Canteen, 13 Gratis, 15 Oxford, 

17 Abashed, 19 Tabby, 22 Dive, 

23 Tropical, 24 Nelson, 25 Ghee. 

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Veneer, 12 Asbestos, 14 Rabbit, 

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Leicester Cathedral Revealed 

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SINCE THE BIRTH of the 

railway there have been 

places where people and 

/or vehicles have needed 

to cross the railway line 

to access the other side 

of the line. Over the 

years like other parts 

of the system railway 

crossings have evolved. 

There are different types of 

crossings. The basic is a pedestrian 

where there is a hand gate on 

each side of the line. If there is a 

good view of approaching trains 

people hoping to cross can look 

and listen to see if it is safe to 

cross. If there is restricted view or 

crossing will take time e.g. with 

a wheelchair. There is a phone to 

the Signalman who will tell when it 

is safe to cross. I had an occasion 

where a lady wanted to cross 

with a horse. Having got off the 

horse she rang the signal box from 

observing the Signalling Panel I 

saw that a High Speed Train was 

approaching the crossing. As I 

answered the call I heard the noise 

of the train passing this shocked 

the poor horse. “Stand Still!” the 

woman screamed down the phone. 

“I AM standing still!” I replied. 

“I was talking to the 

horse idiot!” she replied. 

Lost for words I told her she was 

now safe to cross and to let me 

know when she was clear- which 

she did and the Midland Main Line 

was back to normal again. 

Next there are the crossings that 

allow vehicles to cross it is the 

same as before with larger gates 

either side of the line. With extra 

time needed to cross it is necessary 

to ring the Signalman. Some of 

these crossings are on farmer’s 

land and often there is a need to 

cross the line to get from one field 

to another. They can also be for 

access to a site on a line that does 

not have a lot of railway traffic. 

I had a farmer ring one day to 

cross. However I knew there was 

a train in the area so I asked if he 

had seen a train go by. He said 

he had, so I told him if he had 

seen a train pass, he was safe 

to cross. After I had finished the 

call the train showed as being 

closer than I had realised. Thank 

goodness the train passed ok. 

The farmer called safe on the 

other side not happy at the near 

miss. I said “What did I ask you?” 

“If a train had passed,” he said 

“And one hadn’t had 

it!” I was not happy! 

“It had” he replied 

“When ?” I asked He said that one 

had gone by when he was in the 

lower field. When I asked how 

long ago he said some time ago! 

I told him had not meant that - I 

had meant within 60 seconds! I 

learnt a lesson that day never to 

RAILWAY LEVEL 

CROSSINGS 

rely on what is said, as both parties 

may not be on the same sheet! 

Sometimes in the school holidays 

the farmer’s children will be with 

their Dad and might ring to cross 

over. So it is not strange to hear 

a child’s voice. This day I get this 

call. “Can we cross the line?” I ask 

what with and I get the answer 

500 sheep! I think this is not real, 

however I go along with it asking 

how long they want to cross - 

and are the sheep in a lorry? He 

answers “No - they are walking 

them across!” Now I know it is 

not real. However as there are no 

trains I tell them to let me know 

when they are clear, not expecting 

to hear again. I do however get a 

call to say they are clear. Still not 

believing it, I say I cannot hear 

the sheep so his mate on the other 

phone starts making bleeping 

noises and the pretending to be the 

sheep dog. I say very good now 

p... off. Which they did! 

Where the railway crosses a road 

in the past there was a crossing 

keeper who was there to open the 

gates for traffic or, on a road with a 

lot of traffic, they might have gates 

open for vehicles and only closed 

for trains to pass. Sometimes these 

were controlled from a Signal 

Box where the rail traffic was 

considerable. I worked a Signal 

box that had a level crossing with 

the old wooden gates. There were 

times when sometimes I stopped 

the wrong traffic. A car came 

racing down the road at excessive 

speed as I was closing the gates. I 

stopped closing the gates as it did 

not look like it was going to stop. 

I called after him for being so silly. 

I had finished closing the gates 

and clearing the signals when a 

car came racing down the wrong 

side of road with lights flashing 

and screeched to a halt and a 

Policeman got from the car and 

threw his cap on the road in anger! 

As soon as the train had gone I 

opened the gates and at a more 

sedate speed the police car moved 

off down the road. 

Another occasion was a more 

happier one. It was a great day 

for the wedding at the top of the 

road. After the wedding a car 

stops at the crossing and a well 

dressed man comes to the door. 

He wants me to close the gates 

to stop his mates following them 

to the honeymoon hotel. So this 

I do and stop the car with the so 

called mates in it. An aftermath to 

this is a year later the same man, 

his wife and their new baby come 

over the crossing tooting at me and 

giving me a wave. It goes to show 

closing the gates really does work 

wonders! 

Over the years Barriers have 

replaced the old wooden gates. 

On the lesser roads half-barrier 

crossings have been installed and 

if motorists obey the lights are 

safe. There has been known for 

motorists to beat the lights and go 

over the wrong side to get through 

before the train goes by. However 

there is only 27 seconds from the 

yellow light followed by the red 

flashing lights before the train 

passes at speed. There is a lay by 

before the crossing for large or 

slow vehicles to stop and ring the 

Signalman. Once the line is clear 

the Signalman will keep signals at 

red till the crossing is reported 

clear. These Barriers are fail safe 

so if anything fails the barriers will 

go down and lights flash. This is 

annoying for the Signalman as he 

gets many calls from traffic held 

at the crossing. All that he can tell 

them is help is on the way and to 

either wait or find an alternative 

way. It is illegal to pass a red light! 

I had one occasion when a big 

lorry stopped at a failed crossing 

ringing to say he cannot get his 

lorry past the barriers. I told him 

he was not allowed to go by the 

red lights anyway, he replies that 

the cars in front of him had gone, 

bypassing the barriers. Well I 

thought that will stop them now 

he was there. A little while later I 

get a call from a motorist asking 

if it is safe for him to cross. I tell 

him no - that is why that lorry is 

there. To my amazement he says 

the lorry has gone by reversing 

back down the railway line to get 

across and it was a good job no 

train came! Sometimes if there is 

work to be done on the barriers - 

or on the track - which will affect 

the operation of the crossing, 

they have to be on local control 

at site. I have been stationed at 

one of these crossings over a long 

weekend of engineering work. It 

was late evening and dark so I 

had two red lights on the approach 

to crossing in the middle of each 

line in case a train came before 

I got the barriers down. I was 

sitting in the cabin provided and I 

went to check the lights they had 

disappeared! 

While I was looking for the lights, 

thinking may be kids had moved 

them, a man walking his dog came 

over the crossing. I asked him if 

he had seen any children nearby. 

When he asked why I told him and 

he said he had moved the lamps 

to behind my cabin because if a 

train had come it would have had 

to stop! I told him that was what 

the lamps were for! He was sorry 

he did not know! I thought after 

he had gone when he moved the 

lamps he was actually trespassing. 

Today most railway crossings on 

major roads have barriers covering 

the whole road and are either 

worked from the nearby Signal Box 

or by CCTV maybe from a Control 

Centre which can be many miles 

away. 

Ted Cook 

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The other day a woman described me as a bit of a looker. Well, voyeur was the actual word that she used.


Every 

year, I 

announce that 

I’m going to take 

up jogging, but 

then I don’t. It’s a 

running joke. 

Apparently, 

it’s rude to poke 

someone in the 

forehead and say 

“Skip Intro” when 

they start talking 

to you. 

I can cut a 

piece of wood 

in half just by 

looking at it. I saw 

it with my own 

eyes. 

Yesterday, I 

accidentally sent 

a naked picture of 

myself to everyone in my 

address book. Not only 

was it embarrassing but 

it cost a fortune in 

stamps. 

I went on 

a once-in-alifetime 

holiday. 

Never again. 

I like to 

shower like 

Frank Sinatra 

did, and so I 

face the vinyl 

curtain. 

Did you hear 

they arrested 

the devil? They 

got him on 

possession. 

BBC removes Laura Kuenssberg episode from 

iPlayer following complaint by Toby Young 

THE BBC has removed a recent episode of Sunday 

With Laura Kuenssberg from iPlayer following 

Toby Young’s complaint to the BBC about Chris 

Packham’s false and defamatory claim that the 

Daily Sceptic is “put together by a bunch of 

professionals with close affiliations to the fossil 

fuel industry”. 

It has also deleted the tweet posted by BBC Politics containing 

a clip in which he said this, which was re-tweeted by 

Kuenssberg. 

In a statement, the BBC said: “We received complaints from 

people unhappy Laura didn’t challenge a comment made by 

panel member Chris Packham regarding the Daily Sceptic. 

“During a discussion with the panel about various issues including climate change, 

broadcaster and conservationist Chris Packham claimed that the Daily Sceptic, whose editorin-chief 

is Toby Young, is ‘basically put together by a bunch of professionals with close 

affiliations to the fossil fuel industry’. 

“We acknowledge we would ideally have asked him to present his evidence on this, but in 

a fast-moving live programme it’s not always possible to pick up on every point made by our 

guests. 

“We’ve removed any posts on X with this part of the discussion.” 

The BBC has also removed the programme from iPlayer. 

Packham had been discussing climate change and arguing that recent floods in Dubai, plus 

high temperatures in the global south and wildfires, were a result of carbon emissions. 

Writing about the discussion in the Spectator, Toby Young said: “And to think the BBC 

launched a multi-million-pound department last year [BBC Verify] to ‘address the growing 

threat of disinformation’.” 

AI cameras coming to a store near you 

Morrisons installs AI cameras to 

boost availability and staff efficiency 

27 

AS REPORTED IN RETAIL GAZETTE, 

Morrisons is set to install thousands 

of AI-powered cameras across its UK 

stores by the end of the year, after 

trials found they boosted availability 

and increased staff efficiency. 

The grocer has become the first UK retailer to 

integrate US technology, teaming up with Seattlebased 

AI company Focal Systems. 

Chief executive Rami Baitiéh has focused on 

improving patchy availability as a key priority for his turnaround at the retailer, with the 

cameras able to provide real-time on-shelf data and automatically direct staff to where stocks 

are running low, The Grocer reports. 

The title understands Morrisons has seen significant rises in availability scores in stores 

where the technology has been tested, suggesting that it could free up staff to prioritise 

customer service, which is another crucial focus for Baitiéh. 

Last month the supermarket reported its strongest like-for-like sales growth in three years 

during its trading update for the first quarter. 

It saw like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, soar 4.6% from a 0.1% rise the year before. Total 

sales excluding fuel were up by 3.9% to £3.9bn. 

Useful Computer Tip 

How to copy anything that’s on your pc 

computer screen 

DID YOU KNOW that you can create an image of anything that appears on your 

computer screen by pressing the SHIFT key, the WINDOWS key and the S key at 

the same time? 

The screen will go a bit dim. Then if you drag the cursor (whilst pressing the mouse 

button) you can copy any or all of the screen to the Clipboard, and then paste it into a 

program or document of your choice. Give it a try. 

DO YOU have any 

useful computer tips 

that you’d like to 

share with readers of 

Glenfield Gazette? 

If so,please email 

details to info@ 

glenfieldgazette.com 

and we’ll include a 

mention in a future 

issue. Thanks! 

I’m not saying I’m unlucky but when I went to DFS to buy a sofa, the sale had finished.

My biggest problem with the younger generation is I’m not in it.

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