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Welcome to Kirby Muxloe
The recently restored Kirby Muxloe Castle.
Welcome to the Kirby Muxloe Village web site.
The web site is designed to be used by members of the village community as well as others who want to learn more about the village - services, shops, education, leisure facilities etc., as well as the history of the village itself, together with people who have lived or do live in the village.
More and more information will regularly be added to the web site and if you would like to get involved in adding more information, please send an e-mail to kmvillageinfo@fsmail.net.
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Posted:
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:45
When Newbold Verdon writer Jeanette McCarthy discovered an SAS survival book in a tiny highland village shop, it was the first step in a long road that led to the publication of her 294-page novel ‘Abandoned’.
Jeanette, originally from Renfrewshire, visits the highlands two or three times a year. It was during these holidays that she conceived and wrote much of the novel, drawing on the wild landscape of the mountains and islands, and especially the vagaries of the weather, when creating the story. More »
The novel weaves together the struggle for survival of a woman abandoned on a remote Hebridean island, with the police investigation and pursuit of her abductor before he strikes again. The novel introduces Leicester detective Cal Fisher, and much of the action takes place in the city itself. The hero of the piece lives in the village of Kirby Muxloe, and the Royal Oak pub gets a mention.
Jeanette has had friendly help and advice from DI Martyn Ball of Leicestershire constabulary in order to get her police facts straight!
As well as being a fast moving thriller and a fascinating read, Jeanette hopes it will give readers pause for thought as well.
“One of the themes of the book is that we are all capable of far more than we think we are,” Jeanette says.
Jeanette is already at work on her next novel, started during her last Scottish holiday.
‘Abandoned’ is available online from Amazon.co.uk and other online bookshops. Signed copies are available from Jeanette's website
www.jeanettemccarthy.co.uk, or by e-mailing JCM1701@aol.com « Less
Posted:
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:30
You don’t have to be an expert to get involved.
The Heritage Warden network is made up of volunteers who help monitor and conserve the rich heritage of Leicestershire’s countryside and landscape.
The network is run with support from Leicestershire County Council’s Community Heritage Initiative, a project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Rutland County Council. This scheme helps people to record and celebrate natural heritage and provides volunteers with a wealth of information, literature and support to undertake heritage and countryside studies. More »
Heritage Wardens are asked to keep an eye on local sites of heritage importance. Natural history recording is one of the main focuses of the project. Recording habitats, such as wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands, hedgerows and field ponds, is a top priority and will help to give an insight into the state of the environment in Leicestershire.
Being a Heritage Warden does not require any specialist expertise in the field of heritage recording and can take up as much or as little time as you can spare. By becoming a Heritage Warden you may be able to help in the conservation of the heritage in the local environment. Through local observation of sites, threats to their value can be ascertained at an early stage.
Wardens have access to:
Updates on legislation relevant to conservation and the countryside.
A wide range of information and expertise which local people will be able to tap into.
Training sessions to equip them with the skills needed to help safeguard local heritage.
Monthly newsletters informing them of current surveys, both local and national, relevant training courses and opportunities for funding.
To volunteer as Heritage Warden for your parish or for more information on the scheme, contact:
Community Heritage Initiative
Holly Hayes Environment and Heritage Resources Centre
Leicestershire County Council
216 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DG
(0116) 267 1377 email: chi@leics.gov.uk
or visit the Community Heritage Initiative website at www.leics.gov.uk/heritage_wardens « Less
Posted:
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:04
New training dates for Leicestershire Villages
The new training dates for using the Leicestershire Villages website have now been published.
If you are a complete beginner and would like some help getting started using the site then come along to one of the free beginners sessions.
Similarly, if you are an editor on Leicestershire Villages and would like to refresh your skills you can come along to one of the refresher sessions. More »
If you would like to attend either training course then contact us at admin@leicestershirevillages.com or call 0116 3055676. « Less
