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Glenfield Bowlers win!

THE FINALS of the Leicester City & District Parks

Bowling Association’s 2025 competitions took place at

Thurmaston Bowls Club in the week commencing Monday

21 July after months of competition around the city and

county.

Part of my job for that week was announcing the winners of the various

competitions each evening, before their trophy presentations by the

President of the LC&DPBA, David Brookes. For the first time in 6 years, it

gave me great pleasure (as a member of Glenfield B C) to announce and

see the Mixed Pairs trophy presented to Glenfield Bowling Club’s Pauline

Jennings and Mike Rudkin after their win against a pair from South

Wigston Bowls Club. It should also be noted that in the earlier rounds,

Mike was partnered by Jaswinder Gajebasia and together they won

through, up to and including the quarter final. Jaswinder unfortunately

had to go to India for family reasons, which meant her missing both the

semi-final and the final.

The strength of this year’s entries from Glenfield saw Liz Milburn and

Paul Brudenell reach the semi-final stage, of the Mixed Pairs, where they

lost to Mike and Pauline on the very last end. The same fate awaited

Graham Allen and John Pordham who lost on the very last bowl of their

Senior Citizens Pairs semi-final against a pair from Aylestone Hall Bowls

Club.

Roger Desborough-Morehead

Honorary Secretary, Leicester City & District Parks Bowling Association

Glenfield

Ladies

Co-operative

Choir

Returns

GLENFIELD Ladies Cooperative

Choir will be

returning to their weekly

practice in September.

If you love singing and would

like to join us we will be

having an Open Evening from

7.15pm to 9.15pm on Monday

15th September at Glenfield

Methodist Church, Station

Road, Glenfield.

Just come along and sing with

us for the evening and have a

chat about what we do.

Carol Pick

Glenfield Ladies

Co-operative Choir

Glenfield Gardener’s Annual Show Blossoms with Success!

THE GLENFIELD Gardener’s Annual Show bloomed into a resounding

success once again this year, with an impressive turnout and a

spectacular range of exhibits on display.

Held on a beautiful summer day, the event was a true celebration of local talent, creativity,

and community spirit.

With 112 exhibitors and 260 visitors attending, the show was extremely well supported.

From vibrant floral displays to mouth-watering homemade preserves, there was something

for everyone to admire and enjoy.

Les Hadfield was

a standout in the

Vegetables section,

earning the award

for most points in

Vegetables, with his

stunning carrots drawing

particular praise from

the judges.

Peter Mee added to

the day’s excitement by

winning three trophies—

for most points in

Flowers, as well as most

points overall across

vegetables, flowers, and

fruits. His entries were

consistently high quality

and greatly admired.

In the Cookery, Wine and Preserves section, Rachel Horsewood wowed judges and

visitors alike with her tasty lemon curd, earning the award for Best Exhibit in that category.

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The Worthy Newcomer Trophy went

to Stuart Young, who impressed

with a large number of entries spread

across the show—a testament to his

enthusiasm and broad range of skills.

Art was beautifully represented as

well, with the Hugh Davis Cup awarded

to Sue Rainbow for her captivating

painting, which the judges described as

“utterly beautiful”.

Photography saw strong entries, too,

with newcomer Dave Asken taking

the prize for Best Exhibit in that

category—an exciting debut with plenty

of promise. It was lovely to hear one of the visitors remark

“I’ve never been to the show before, but what a wonderful

event it was; everyone was so friendly!”

The organisers would like to extend heartfelt thanks to

everyone involved in the running of the show, to all those

who exhibited, and to everyone who came along to support

and enjoy the day. Special thanks go to our generous

sponsors, Glenfield Parish Council, and to Audrey Voce,

whose personal donation was deeply appreciated.

Be sure to save the date for next year’s show—Saturday

15th August 2026—which promises to be just as vibrant

and inspiring. We look forward to welcoming everyone

again next year!

In the meantime, don’t miss our next talk with Alison

Levey, titled “For the Love of Roses”, on Tuesday 14th

October at 7:30pm at St Peter’s Church Centre. You don’t

need to be a member to attend—everyone is welcome, with

entry just £3 per person.

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Chance to show how CREATIVE you are!

Call out for artists to enter

Leicester’s popular Open exhibition

ARTISTS from across

the East Midlands

are being invited to

submit their entries

for Leicester’s annual

Open exhibition before

next month’s deadline.

Open: The People’s Exhibition

2025 will once again showcase

the region’s creativity, with

selected paintings, sculptures,

textiles, prints and photographs

by local artists going on display at

Leicester’s flagship museum & art

gallery in November.

Open to all artists – from

complete beginners to seasoned

professionals – the deadline for

entries is 4pm on Tuesday 30

September.

Submissions are invited

from artists aged 19 and over

who live or study in Leicester,

Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire,

Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or

Northamptonshire.

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There is also a category for young

artists aged five to 18.

After the closing date, a panel of

judges will select the paintings,

sculptures, textiles, prints and

photographs that will go on display

at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery .

Cllr Vi Dempster, assistant city

mayor for culture, said: “Leicester’s

annual open exhibition attracts a

huge amount of interest from all

kinds of artists – from talented

young children and enthusiastic

amateurs, through to experienced

professionals.

“It’s an opportunity for all

creatives, whether they’re painters,

sculptors or photographers, or they

work with digital or mixed-media,

to showcase their work in the

fabulous surroundings of Leicester

Museum & Art Gallery – and it’s

a great way to celebrate the rich

artistic diversity of the region.

“I would encourage all local

artists to get involved and to

make sure their applications are

submitted before the deadline on

30 September.”

Entry fees for the adult

category are determined

by the number of works

submitted, while entry to the

young persons’ category is

free of charge. Full details and

guidance are available on the

Open website.

The Open exhibition at

Leicester Museum & Art

Gallery will run from late

November until the end of

January 2026.

Outstanding pieces will be

awarded prizes donated by

local businesses and groups.

Artworks on display will

be available for sale, and

purchased pieces can be

collected once the exhibition

has closed to the public.

Further information, including

full terms and conditions

and a link to the online

application form, is available

at leicestermuseums.org/

the-open

Queries can be emailed to

openexhibition@leicester.gov.uk

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‘more healthy’

heart

GRATITUDE may help you

recover more quickly from a

heart attack.

So says a study by the University of

California, who examined gratitude as part

of an outlook that involves appreciating

the positive aspects of life, and often goes

hand in hand with spirituality.

It was found that people who have a life

attitude of being grateful are also likely

to have a better mood, better sleep, less

fatigue, and lower levels of inflammatory

biomarkers related to cardiac health.

Researchers said they were surprised to

find that gratitude accounted for such

beneficial effects. As one scientist put it,

“It seems that a more grateful heart is

indeed a more healthy heart.”

How can you express gratitude in an

easy-to-remember and daily way? Why

not bring back the habit of pausing to

say a simple grace of thanks before each

meal? And why not take a few minutes to

say your prayers before bed each night?

Was the children’s

summer holiday

too long for you?

AS OUR CHILDREN go back

to school this month, what do

parents really think about the

past six weeks?

More than half of all parents found the

summer break too long, and a ‘challenge’

to cope with.

So says the national charity, Parentkind.

Its recent poll found that more than half

of parents feel that the ideal length for

the summer break would be four weeks.

The remaining two weeks could then be

redistributed across the rest of the year.

Parentkind then asked the teachers

what they would most like. A majority

would support a reduction of the summer

holiday, but to five weeks, not four.

A full report will be published this month

under the charity’s National Parent Survey.

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General knowledge

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3. Spinal bone (8)

9. Huge destructive wave (7)

10. Monetary value (5)

11. Plait of hair (5)

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14. Weighing machine (6)

16. Dairy product (6)

19. Tap for drawing water from a cask (6)

21. Port in western Israel (5)

24. Insect in the stage between egg and pupa (5)

25. Fruit garden (7)

26. Handrail at the side of a staircase (8)

27. Confederate, accomplice (4)

St Peter’s Church News

SO, NEARLY 10 YEARS after the first of my articles for this magazine, I

am now writing my last. At the end of September I will be leaving the

parish to take up a new role as Archdeacon of Leicester.

In the decade since my interview for this post, an enormous amount has changed for me

personally, in the parishes and in the diocese. I was just engaged to Ruth back then, now

we’re looking forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary, with three children!

We’ve all been through Covid together in that time – a huge event which split my time

almost exactly into two; it really has been a ‘game of two halves’, with that lockdown

experience disrupting life and making permanent changes in our communities.

My first ever article spoke about the need for change: that all living things change by

necessity. We’ve seen Messy Church flourish and then come to a natural end, all-age

services of other kinds take its place – Breakfast Church a huge favourite now. People have

come to faith, often through Alpha, and been baptised and confirmed (the last of those,

for me, at the end of August). The community has been served through the ReNew Café,

Music Time, clothing fayres and the like. New people have stepped up to take roles and

responsibility as others have had to lay them aside. Of course, far more has happened than

can be easily summarized!

Also over those years I have been privileged to increasingly contribute to the life and

mission of the wider diocese too, as Area Dean, Chair of the DAC and most recently

Assistant Archdeacon and that has led naturally to this change in role. I am aware that I

have a lot to learn as I move, but I am looking forward to stepping up to the responsibility

and stepping across to the Archdeaconry of Leicester to continue to serve the churches and

people of this diocese as we pursue our vision of the Kingdom of God.

If I can leave you with a final thought, it would be the one with which I arrived: that at

the heart of all I have done, we have done, in this

time, is the good news that Jesus died and rose

again, that his new life is the promise of new life for

us. That whatever else may change, this remains

true and is offered to us as a gift from God.

My final Sunday will be 28 September 2025. I

will then be installed as Archdeacon of Leicester

on Thursday 2 October at 5.30pm at Leicester

Cathedral. All are welcome to attend.

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2. Aqualung (5)

4. Person who leaves one country to settle in another (6)

5. Odd-toed ungulate of tropical America (5)

6. Stiff hair (7)

7. Cain’s brother (4)

8. Part by which a thing is held (6)

13. Study and classification of armorial bearings (8)

15. Painkiller developed in Germany in the 1890s (7)

17. Seize a vehicle in transit (6)

18. Victim of ridicule or pranks (6)

20. Drinking vessel (5)

22. Implement used in manual threshing (5)

23. Baseball bat (4)

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Rector of St Peter’s, Glenfield and All Saints,

Newtown Linford.

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Member Case Study: “Liam”

THIS MONTH we revisit another

previous member’s story.

Here we hear from Liam.

“I attended the very first Circulus for

Men meeting back in May 2024 and continued regularly until January 2025.

From the very start, Geoff has been an incredible inspiration—his energy,

compassion, and commitment to the group are second to none. Over those

months, it was amazing not only to watch the group grow in numbers but

also to see the men within it gradually open up, gain confidence, and begin

to support each other in really meaningful ways.

“I joined because I was struggling with anxiety and depression, and there

were many times when I nearly didn’t go. On my lowest days, I convinced

myself I had nothing valuable to share and questioned whether it was

even worth turning up. But every time I pushed through and attended, I

left feeling lighter, stronger, and far more hopeful. That shift was down to

Geoff’s guidance and the encouragement of the group.

“What made Circulus so powerful for me was the sense of connection.

Hearing others speak openly about their struggles reminded me that I

wasn’t alone, and being able to share my own challenges without judgment

gave me a freedom I hadn’t felt in a long time. Over time, my confidence

grew, and so did my ability to cope outside the sessions.

“I can honestly say that Circulus helped me reach a much better place in

life. That’s why I decided to pause my attendance—so others could have

the chance to benefit as much as I had. And it’s reassuring to know the

group is always there if I ever need it again.

“If you’re struggling, I can’t recommend Circulus enough. Reach out to

Geoff and give it a try—you’ll soon realise you don’t have to face things

alone.”

The name of the previous member has been changed to support confidentiality.

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Glenfield CRICKET Club

WE ARE almost at the end of another cricket season.

Glenfield CC are having a very mixed time of it to say the least. Our 1st

team are currently, doing extremely well and are 2nd in Division 3 West,

winning 12 of their 16 matches so far. We are hoping to carry on pushing

for promotion to Division 2.

There have been some excellent team performances,

without any single person shining too much. Some

great batting from Shadeesa and Shehan Perera

along with the ever dependable Viral Patel, coupled

with great bowling from Anil Revu, Naveen Kolusu,

Shadeesa and captain Sunny Singh who have all put

us in a great position to gain promotion. Since the last

report, we have enjoyed wins against Cropston, Asian

Sports, Long Whatton, Hinckley Amateur and others.

2 more wins from 4 games would see us get the job

done. Which would be fantastic!

The 2nd team on the other hand have had to sadly disband. The main

reason for this is the uncertainty of cricket at Gynsill Lane next season.

Glenfield Parish Council are increasing our ground rent at the sports ground

by £260 per game, which is a hefty 800% increase, starting next year. A

figure that no team, especially a small one like ours can possibly afford , so

many of our players have left to join other clubs with a more certain future.

This is really very sad, as so much work has been put into the club by our

committee, especially Amanda and Charlie Wilkes. The club has grown so

much, gaining numerous promotions over the years. Ground improvements

have also happened, with new artificial tracks, new covers, mowers,

boundary rope and an electronic scoreboard. All down to fund raising by

the club in the form of grants. It would be such a shame to end the club

like this, purely down to money, but what will be will be. We are now

currently in the process of selling some of our equipment to raise funds to

continue next season.

Fingers crossed for the remaining fixtures, and hoping to get that well

deserved promotion .

If anyone can help the club in anyway, please get in touch with our

Secretary, Amanda Wilkes, amandawilkes20@btinternet.com

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MONTHLY UPDATE

from Peter Bedford MP

AT THE TIME of

writing this,

Parliament is still

in recess for the

summer, but despite this

I have been just as busy

advocating and working on

your behalf.

One major benefit to this time of

the year is not only the beautiful

sunshine, but also its gives me

the opportunity to spend even

more time out and about in the

constituency and meet as many

local residents as possible.

With that in mind, I wanted to

share what I’ve been doing for you

locally, and nationally in the last

few weeks.

In a previous article I touched

on the frustrations that many of

you have had with the Casepak

Recycling Centre in Feldspar close;

notably the scourge of flies coming

into your homes, which as many

residents have told me, has only

been made worse by the sunnier

months. I still continue to do all

I can in my capacity as the local

MP to help resolve this problem;

to date I have written to the

Environment Agency to request a

visit to the site and written directly

to Casepak’s Chief Executive Officer

to ask that he looks into this issue

as a matter of urgency. I also

promised to keep you all updated

on any developments, and I can

inform you all that I recently held

discussions with senior members

from the environment

agency and told them that

this problem needs resolving

immediately. I hope that some

good news comes from this,

but rest assured I will not allow

residents’ concerns to be

forgotten about.

I KNOW many of you have

written to me about the proposals

by Leicester City Council to

expand its boundaries and take

in swathes of Leicestershire

County. As I made crystal clear

back in January, I am completely

against any expansion of the

City and the loss of the beautiful

Mid Leicestershire villages to

an enlarged City Council. I will

continue to do all I can to ensure

local residents are properly

consulted and that their voices are

heard.

AS READERS will know, last

September, Mr Bhim Kohli was

tragically killed by two teenagers

in a horrific and unprovoked attack.

A Braunstone man, but a part

of the Mid Leicestershire family,

Bhim’s life was cut short while

walking his dog. Since I first heard

about this terrible attack, I have

been doing all I can to ensure the

unduly lenient sentences of the

perpetrators were reviewed. I have

spoken numerous times on local

and national radio, raised the issue

to ministers and in Parliament, and

even wrote to the Attorney General.

Despite this, and national outrage,

the Court of Appeal decided not to

extend the sentence of the young

male who partook in this abhorrent

crime. The decision showed us

all how far out of touch our legal

system is.

Following conversations with Mr

Kohli’s daughter I have started

a campaign for greater parental

responsibility in cases where their

children have committed despicable

crimes such as this. I am inviting

all of my constituents to share their

views, which you can do so

via this QR code,

or visit the following link:

https://www.peterbedford.

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I HAD MY Summer Surgery Tour

across the constituency recently,

where I held numerous

drop-ins for my constituents to

come and chat with me about

issues that are affecting them.

It was great to meet residents

from every corner of Mid

Leicestershire. I had discussions

about crime in the local area, traffic,

the need to strengthen our borders,

improving access to healthcare and

much more. I will be writing to all

those I met in the coming weeks.

To stay updated on what I’m doing

visit my website and sign up to my

newsletter.

Alternatively, follow me on social

media to see regular updates from

me about my work in

Parliament and in the constituency.

Visit my website by using this link:

www.peterbedford.uk, or scan the

QR code.

If there is anything that I, or my

office, can be of assistance with,

please do not hesitate to

contact us: either by telephone

(0116 507 7162) or by email

(peter.bedford.mp@parliament.uk)

and we will be happy to help.

Best wishes,

Peter Bedford MP

Member of Parliament for Mid

Leicestershire

Address: 4 Cropston Road, Anstey, LE7 7BJ

E: peter.bedford.mp@parliament.uk T: 0116 507 7162

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CHARNWOOD FOREST, home to some of the oldest animal

fossils in the world, has been approved by the British

inspectors to submit a case to become a UNESCO Global

Geopark.

Next year two international evaluators will visit to judge if the region

meets the high standards of a Global Geopark. If all goes well, Charnwood

Forest will be awarded the status when the UNESCO Executive Board meets

in the spring of 2027.

Many of us enjoy the landscape of Charnwood but it is little known outside

the area, and if we get that status, all that will change, and visitors should

boost our local businesses

Charnwood Forest Geopark has been developed over the past four

years, by 17 partner organisations as part of a National Lottery Heritage

Fund supported scheme. This will be a lasting legacy to show for over

seven years work since we first lodged an unsuccessful bid to the lottery,

resubmitted suitably amended, and then approved giving us funds of

several million pounds.

I have been involved from the start and the scheme has delivered projects

including conservation work, schools outreach, arts programmes, and

recruiting and supporting volunteers. I initiated and produced a walkers

map and guide ( ISBN 9781739501402 ) and interpretation boards etc have

been provided at several sites within the forest area.

The Geopark takes in Bradgate Park, Broombriggs, Outwoods and Beacon

Hill, and less well-known gems like Morley Quarry and Markfield’s Hill Hole.

Charnwood Forest is Britain’s unexpected upland. Having begun its journey

nearly 600 million years ago in the seas of the southern hemisphere,

it is now a much-loved mix of hills, jagged outcrops, wooded valleys,

reservoirs, heathlands, and grasslands.

There are many UNESCO Global Geoparks around the world, each hosting

internationally significant geological features and our bid focuses on the

560-million-year-old fossils found in the Geopark, which tell the story of the

rise of the first creatures on planet Earth.

Charnwood is one of our planet’s most important places to visit and

understand how animals first evolved. The Geopark is promoting this

fascinating story through new interpretation at sites across Charnwood

Forest, welcoming local people and visitors to learn more about their oldest

animal ancestors. Partners have long been working hard to conserve our

heritage, share our unique story, and grow the local economy. UNESCO

Global Geopark status will give Charnwood Forest the international

recognition it deserves, helping us to further protect and celebrate our

unique geological story.

If readers want to explore it further, the map is based upon Ordnance

Survey, omitting detail of little relevance to walkers and I added pubs,

tearooms, and permissive footpaths as well as open access areas. The

aim was to produce an easy-to-read, uncluttered map showing just what

walkers need to see.

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three songs with ‘Summer’ in the title,

from these lyrics:

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June. And the sun was a demon.

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IF YOU haven’t yet

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Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, it holds

the honour of being the world’s

longest-running radio soap opera.

For over 70 years, listeners have

tuned in to follow the lives, loves,

and dramas of Ambridge – a

fictional village that somehow feels

like home.

What makes The Archers so special

is its perfect blend of the everyday

and the unexpected. Farming news

and village fêtes share airtime with

family triumphs, neighbourly spats,

and those unforgettable cliffhangers

that leave you yearning for more.

It’s warm, witty, and wonderfully

addictive.

The beauty of The Archers is

that it reflects village life while

thoughtfully addressing modern

issues. It offers both comfort and

surprise – a rare combination,

and one that explains its enduring

popularity.

Episodes air six nights a week on

BBC Radio 4, with a cosy omnibus

on Sunday mornings—ideal for a

steaming cup of tea. Miss one? No

worries: you can catch up anytime

on BBC Sounds.

But that’s not the only way to

delve into Ambridge. A vibrant

community of fan‐podcasts offers

fantastic after‐show commentary—

think of them as audio fanzines

that bring the latest episodes to life

in new ways:

DumTeeDum

A weekly fan podcast hosted

on Acast, featuring passionate

Ambridge fans chatting about the

latest developments—and even

reading listeners’ comments and

calls. It’s like an audio postcard

from your fellow Archers devotees.

Ambridge on the Couch

Co‐hosted by Lucy V Freeman and

Harriet Carmichael, this podcast

takes an in‐depth and often

delightfully playful look at each

episode, occasionally pondering

why we listen in the first place.

All About The Archers

Hosted by Philippa Hall (joined

sometimes by Katie and others),

this podcast acts like an “unofficial

backstage pass” to Ambridge.

Expect cast interviews, fan

reactions, mid‐week catch‐ups, and

plenty of drama. There’s even a

YouTube version if you’d prefer to

see your hosts in action.

These podcasts not only add colour

and community to the listening

experience, but they also turn The

Archers into something shared—

thought-provoking, entertaining,

and full of camaraderie.

ARE YOU A FAN OF THE

ARCHERS? Tell us why you

like it. And do you listen to

any of the podcasts? Email

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We’ve had a great summer

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Well done everyone for

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Glenfield Park WI NEWS

Pamela Wilson reports

FOR OUR August

meeting we decided

to add some variety to

our programme and

the result was a boat

trip with the Peter le

Marchant trust.

We opted to travel to Zouch on

one of their wide beam boats with

members, friends and were also

pleased to welcome some members

of Glenfield WI. We set off on

the canal towards Loughborough

and after a short time joined the

River Soar. It was so interesting

to see Loughborough from a

different perspective. We admired

the gardens of the houses which

backed on the river, something

you don’t normally get to see. We

enjoyed navigating the locks, glad

that the crew did the hard work of

operating them.

After a very pleasant sail we

arrived at Zouch where we enjoyed

a delicious picnic lunch prepared

by Val. The choice of food on offer

was amazing. The crew also

enjoyed the food particularly

the cakes. Well it was the WI.

We then made our way back

to Loughborough. Those who

wanted to were able to sit

outside on the bow and watch

the wildlife.

Everyone agreed it was a

delightful and very relaxing

excursion. The crew made us

very welcome providing us with

drinks and pointing out places of interest.

We were very grateful to them for their hard work. We hope

to repeat the experience again, perhaps next year. I would

thoroughly recommend the trip.

We also managed a trip to the Botanic

Gardens where we admired the fish, some of

which were quite large and the exotic plants in

the glass houses. We were a little disappointed

in the flowers but like our own gardens they

were suffering from lack of water.

We also hope to fit in a trip to Staunton Harold

and a visit to the Bell Foundry.

Latest news from Glenfield WI

WE’VE BEEN busy these last few

weeks. Several members joined up

with Glenfield Park WI for a boat

trip from Loughborough and had a

thoroughly good day out.

During July’s social afternoon meeting

we invited Karen Hunter to give us a

demonstration in CPR and the use of a

defibrillator. She managed to make a serious

subject entertaining as well as informative and

we all enjoyed the afternoon. A big thank you to

Karen! Visits to Bletchley Park and The University

Botanical Gardens have also been enjoyed by

various members.

On Wednesday August 13th we welcomed

the return visit of Richard Warren who

spoke about ‘Death in the Garden’ He gave an

informative and often amusing talk about toxic

plants found both in the UK and abroad. The

bulbs of the common bluebell for example are

a source of styptic. Styptic pencils have for many

years been a first aid product found in bathrooms and used for slowing the bleeding from a

razor cut. He named tobacco as being the deadliest plant, as all parts of it are toxic owing

to the high concentration of Nicotine. He also told the story about an Ancient Greek Army

in 595 BC who were laying siege to the city of Kirrha. Meeting with little success, they used

Black Hellebore plants (which have powerful emetic and purgative properties) to poison the

water supply. Thus, causing an extremely unpleasant illness among the inhabitants of the

city who subsequently lost the siege. An early form of chemical warfare perhaps! Richard

mentioned many more plants and their toxic properties during his talk. However, he also

pointed out that some of these plants could also be used by experienced herbalists to cure

or at least alleviate certain medical conditions.

OUR NEXT MEETING on September 10th will be a craft afternoon with Carolyn

Boulter who will guide us through the making of something we can all take home with

pride. I wonder what it will be? The October meeting will be our AGM.

We were pleased to welcome two visitors to this month’s meeting and three members

from Glenfield Park WI. We hope they enjoyed their afternoon and look forward to seeing

them again.

Glenfield WI meet every second Wednesday in the month from 2-4pm at St Peter’s Church

Rooms. Visitors are always very welcome.

Sue White

Heritage weekend

at St Peter’s

Church, Thornton

Saturday 13th September: 10am - 6pm

Sunday 14th September: 1pm - 4.30pm

DO YOU have links

with Thornton or are

you a lover of local

history? If so, this is

for you!

The village of Thornton

invites you to its Heritage

weekend being held at St

Peter’s Church LE67 1AA.

This will be held on Saturday

13th September: 10am

- 6pm and Sunday 14th

September: 1 - 4.30pm.

• Explore our lovely Grade 1

listed historical church for

yourselves

• Visit our ‘Historic Thornton’ Exhibition with fascinating

insights into the history of the village

• Examine old maps of Thornton (1794-1919).

• Chat with a local amateur historian

• NEW THIS YEAR! Cake Stall - home-baked cakes

(Saturday)

• Part of national ‘heritage open days’ www.

heritageopendays.org.uk

• Refreshments on sale

• Free entry

• Organised by the ‘Friends of St Peter’s

Unfortunately access to the church is by steps and

there is currently no wheelchair access - (but we

are working on it)

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HAVE YOU ever wondered what it’s really like to

step into someone else’s shoes for the day?

From early mornings on the playing fields to busy afternoons at the

desk, every role in our community has its own rhythm, challenges,

and rewards.

In this new series, My Working Day, we’ll be inviting local people to

share a glimpse into their daily lives — what their job involves, how

they spend their time, and why they love doing it.

We begin close to home, with a familiar face who helps keep our

village looking its best… our very own Grounds Manager.

BOOK You

May LIKE

Entitled

by Andrew Lownie

By Day: Grounds

Manager at Glenfield

Parish Council.

By Night: Husband, dad

of two, and butler to

five cats and two dogs.

By Always: The bloke

in hi-vis muttering at

a tangled hosepipe

while picking up sweet

wrappers.

I’m Callum and for nearly

five years, I’ve proudly led a

brilliant team responsible for

looking after 17 open spaces

across Glenfield. From Ellis

Park to the sports ground,

if it has grass, gates, bins,

benches or blooms, we’re

on it.

People ask, “What does a

Grounds Manager actually

do?”

The short answer?

Everything.

It all begins at 5.30am

The alarm goes off, slippers

off, and the steel-toe boots

go on. I’m out the door with

a strong cup of coffee.

First stop: playground

inspections.

The job here is to ensure

the swings aren’t launching

kids into low orbit and the

roundabouts don’t spin faster

than a dodgy fairground ride.

Glamorous? Not quite. Necessary?

Absolutely. Every nut, bolt, and

surface gets a once over, because

safe play is serious business.

Then it’s on to unlocking the public

toilets. The less said, the better.

After that, it’s time to give Ellis Park

its daily refresh - a lovely green

space that, without fail, magically

grows sweet wrappers and crisp

packets overnight. If it comes in a

wrapper, chances are we’ve picked

it up. “1,000 times over”

Second Stop

The team gathers in a loose circle,

looking like we’re about to summon

a dragon but really just making

sure everyone’s on the same page.

Concerns are aired, solutions are

tossed around, and somebody

inevitably derails the conversation

with a story that has nothing to

do with the task at hand. There’s

laughter, there’s nodding. Then we

head off in different directions.

Next up : Bowls Green

Paying a visit to the bowls green

– a striped patch of turf that’s

treated with the same care as a

royal lawn.

Why? Because our Glenfield

bowlers take it very seriously. An

uneven stripe and we’ll probably

hear about it, politely of course,

but firmly. They’ve got eagle eyes

and high standards.

And then – the watering

begins.

We’ve got hanging baskets, raised

beds and young fruit trees, all

acting like needy toddlers in a

heatwave. Add in a 270 litre

bowser and a 10-metre hosepipe,

and me trying not to soak myself

or passing pedestrians, and you’ve

got Glenfield’s own comedy show.

Teamwork Makes the Dream

Work

While we’re all spread out across

Glenfield during the day, we stay

connected via a WhatsApp group.

It’s where we share updates:

“Dog bin full.”

“Vandalism”

“Fallen branch”

“Possible UFO spotted over Ellis

Park or maybe a Morrisons bag

caught in the wind.”

We respond to it all.

One of us could be mowing the

sports field, another clearing

graffiti, and someone else removing

a chainsaw from a pond (true story

“not our chainsaw”). But we’ve got

each other’s backs and that’s what

makes this team tick.

More Than Just Mowers and

Litter Pickers

Here’s the thing, we’re not just

here to maintain the spaces.

At Christmas, we pull out all the

stops:

• Inflatable snowman

suits? Check.

• Handing out selection

boxes dressed as elves?

Absolutely.

• Singing of festive tunes

while putting up Christmas

lights? Guilty.

Because when you work in

the heart of a community, it’s

not just about doing the job,

it’s about being part of the

spirit.

So, What Keeps Me

Going?

It’s simple: I treasure my job.

I treasure the smell of freshly

cut grass.

I treasure chatting with the

bowls club about the perfect

length of a green.

I even, begrudgingly, treasure

chasing crisp packets through

the wind like some kind of

high-vis ninja.

And I treasure my team. They

show up in all weathers, fix what’s

broken, and always find time for a

laugh even on bin emptying duty in

the pouring rain.

A Final Word ...

Next time you’re out for a walk,

enjoying one of Glenfield’s open

spaces, take a moment to notice

the details, the neat hedge, the

tidy path, the freshly painted

bench.

Someone was there. Someone

cared enough to fix it, clean it,

water it, or drag it out of a hedge

at 7am.

Chances are… it was one of the

Glenfield Parish Council’s Grounds

Team.

Callum Wilkinson

Grounds Manager

DRAWING ON four years

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lives of the late Queen’s

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courtship, marriage,

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They Are

Called Great

for a Reason

ALTHOUGH I don’t have

children of my own, I’m

proud to be a Great Uncle

to some truly wonderful

young men and women.

It has made me reflect on the role

that Great Uncles and Great Aunts

play in family life — a role that, I

think, doesn’t always receive the

recognition it deserves.

Grandparents are rightly

celebrated for being ever-present,

for spoiling the little ones, and

then handing them back with a

smile. But Great Uncles and Aunts

stand a step further back, and that

distance makes our connections a

little different. We may not see our

great-nieces and great-nephews

as often, but that only makes each

meeting feel more special.

We’re not in the thick of everyday

parenting, and perhaps that gives

us the chance to offer something

quieter — encouragement,

perspective, or just the reassurance

of knowing there’s always another

person in their corner. Sometimes

it’s a gentle word, sometimes it’s

simply being there when needed.

It’s a role I’ve come to treasure,

and I’d like to think it matters more

than people realise. After all, we

are called Great for a reason.

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care homes, the NHS,

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Heart Notes

The best portion of your life will

be the small, nameless moments

you spend smiling with someone

who matters to you.

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I have an inferiority complex, but it’s not a very good one.


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Rose’s next Jam

& Pickle Sale

MUM AND I have decided

that her next sale of jams

and pickles from her

garage will be on Saturday

27th September from

10 am to12 noon at 30

Lawnwood Road, Groby.

As always various jams,

beetroot, piccalilli, red cabbage,

chutneys and pickled onions

for sale. All monies will be

donated to East Midlands Dog

Rescue at Enderby.

As it stands she has donated

£3000 from the sales of her

produce to the rescue, they

are extremely grateful for her

dedication to their cause. The

rescue never puts a dog to sleep,

they keep each and every dog

until it finds a forever home.

If anyone should be looking

for a new addition to their

family then please visit the

East Midlands Dog Rescue

website at https://www.

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Cinema Club for

Senior Citizens

VENUE Ratby Parish Church

at 2pm (doors open 1-30pm).

• Friday 12th Sept

• Friday 10th October

• Friday 14th November

• Friday 12th December

There is no charge for admission

to films.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of

entertainment and friendship with

tea and cakes served after the film.

We are unable to advertise the

name of the film due to licencing

restrictions.

For more information contact

Joan Hawkins on 07545 909868.

ANSWERS

PICTOGRAMS

1. Indecent Proposal

2. Easy Rider

3. Bend It Like Beckham

spot the difference

1. Mad scientist glasses missing

2. Frankenstein mouth different

3. Padlock on table missing

4. Electrode on machine missing

5. Scientist bow tie different colour

6. Rat missing

7. Frankenstein shirt different

colour

8. Bolt on Frank’s neck missing

9. Gauge on machine missing

10. Scientist foot missing

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

ACROSS: 1 Dust, 3 Vertebra, 9

Tsunami, 10 Price, 11 Braid, 12

Rarity, 14 Scales, 16 Cheese, 19

Spigot, 21 Jaffa, 24 Larva, 25

Orchard, 26 Banister, 27 Ally.

DOWN: 1 Database, 2 Scuba, 4

Émigré, 5 Tapir, 6 Bristle, 7 Abel,

8 Handle, 13 Heraldry, 15 Aspirin,

17 Hijack, 18 Stooge, 20 Glass, 22

Flail, 23 Club.

SUMMER SONG LYRICS

1. SUMMER THE FIRST TIME by

Bobby Goldsboro.

2. THE BOYS OF SUMMER by Don

Henley

3. SUMMER OF ‘69 by Bryan Adams

Heart Notes

Love is not about sex, going

on fancy dates, or showing off.

It’s about being with a person

who makes you happy in a way

nobody else can.

Angel Chernoff

RAILWAY STORIES

FROM Ted Cook

Humberstone Junction

Signal Box

IN 1973 after only

a year in Leicester

Thurmaston Box

closed making the

section longer.

The idea of this closure

was the first step towards

the new Power Box at

Leicester which, when I

came to Leicester, I was

told was coming very soon

so I had made a bad move

from Sussex.

Knowing the railway’s

timescale for actually

completing new works (for

example HS2) I was alright, as it was another 14 years before the Power

Box opened and I was one of the first Signalmen to work it!

So I was made redundant for the first and only time in my railway life.

Luckily there was a vacancy near Leicester at Humberstone Road Junction

Signal Box.

Humberstone Road controlled the Down Yard and trains from the west

and south entered this yard from the Leicester end. Trains from the East

and North would arrive on the up goods line and split - the front half

going onto Leicester, leaving the rear part to be taken into the yard by the

shunting engine commonly known as a “Jocko”. I never knew why!

I enjoyed my time at Humberstone Road as it was a busy box with 4 lines

of way so you signalled the passenger services as well.

In 1975, a Rest Day Relief Signalman’s job became vacant. This meant

no nights shifts! Unfortunately, until the Power Box came into operation

the Signalling Staff never had their Rest Days off due to shortage of staff.

So until 1986, when I went into the Power Box, I still did night shifts as

I covered as a General Purpose Relief. More stories of the night shifts in

future issues!

So I had to learn all the Signal Boxes in the Leicester Area from Kilby

Bridge to Syston North and on the Nuneaton Branch at Narborough. That’s

eleven in all from the quiet ones to the very busy ones - travelling out by

my trusted cycle in all weathers!

Also, as I would probably do different boxes in a week, I had to have up

to four carrier bags on the handlebars of the bike with all my books, tea,

coffee, biscuits and snap - not easy when the wind was blowing or the rain

or snow was falling!

It was a great relief when the Power Box opened I can tell you.

More stories next month!

I love my furniture. My recliner and I go way back.

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Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s - then she got better

WHEN SEAN FISCHER’S mother was

diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s

at just 61, his family braced for

heartbreak.

For years she had suffered from memory lapses,

migraines, and balance problems that baffled

doctors—until a surgical procedure to repair a spinal

fluid leak unexpectedly restored her health. Within

weeks, all her symptoms vanished, and specialists

confirmed she had never had Alzheimer’s at all.

Fischer’s moving account is both a personal miracle

and a reminder of how easily patients can fall

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