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Improvements to The Hall Field
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14
Work has almost been completed with the improvement work to Hall Field in Earl Shilton.
This has consisted of providing new foot-ways and improvements to existing foot-ways.
New flower / shrub beds have been provided along with improvements to the main entrances to the field.
New gates have been provided at the Maughan Street entrance and a new gate is on order to be fitted to the entrance by the Church.
New play / adventure equipment has also been provided and the whole play area is in the process of being enclosed by railings to make the whole area more secure. More »
These improvements and the installation of some 'toddler' play equipment will be completed by the end of the summer. « Less
Source: Earl Shilton Council
Everyone has a role to play in the Big Switch Off Campaign
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06
Take part in competitions to win some exciting prizes!
The Big Switch Off is a partnership of local authorities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland promoting energy efficiency campaign running for a week from 12th – 18th October 2009. The innovative week-long campaign encourages everyone in three authority areas to switch off unnecessary electrical equipment and lighting to save energy, money and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To find out more on the campaign, please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bigswitchoff More »
Over £1.8 billion worth of energy is wasted by leaving appliances on standby at work and home in the UK. The Big Switch Off campaign aims to address this and encourage local organisations and households to reduce their energy use and costs. The residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland could potentially save over £13million by switching off appliances on standby!
To do their bit residents, schools, colleges and universities, community and faith groups are invited to get involved in various competitions. There are competitions to save energy, design a short-film, design a certificates with some tempting prizes for everyone – for further information please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bsocompetitions
To make a difference at your home, school or work, the Big Switch Off partnership will provide free resources from the website. During the Big Switch Off week, we will release daily energy saving tips on different themes. We are also planning to organise some outreach events to spread the message of the campaign, please keep your eyes on the website for further details. If you want to become a local volunteer for the campaign, please register at www.leics.gov.uk/bsovolunteers and we will provide you free resources.
You can show your support to the campaign to save money, energy and the environment by committing to the on-line pledge – www.leics.gov.uk/bsopledge « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
"GO LEARN" in Hinckley & Bosworth District
Posted: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:25
Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will be promoting the autumn range of adult courses across the county over the summer months.
Details of local and county classes are available in the "GO LEARN" brochures which will be delivered to most homes wherever possible.
The service is aware that a mailing service may not always be possible in every area but additional copies are made available in libraries, schools and community buildings.
In addition, the programme can be viewed at www.leics.gov.uk/golearn or call the central enrolment team to request your own copy of the brochure, course details or to enrol.
Free-phone 0800 988 0308 More »
In the Hinckley and Bosworth district additional help and advice is available from Adult Learning Staff at Groby Community College (0116 2874725) or John Cleveland College in Hinckley. (01455 638021) « Less
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33
If you love to read but find it difficult to get to your library because you are elderly or disabled, or because you are caring for someone at home, the Home Library Service is for you.
The service, provided by the Leicestershire Library Service, is absolutely free and provides access to a huge range of books, including books in large print and talking books. Music CDs are also available and a DVD subscription service for a small charge.
Signing up for the service couldn’t be easier. We will visit you to discuss your choice of books or music, and a volunteer will then visit regularly to deliver the items to your home. Alternatively, arrangements can be made so that a friend or relative can collect books and other items on your behalf. More »
If you would like to receive the Home Library Service or want to find out more, please contact your local library or call (0116) 305 6988. You can also email: libraries@leics.gov.uk or visit our website at www.leics.gov.uk/homelibraryservice « Less
Police Authority invite Neighbourhood Watch to join their Consultation Panel
Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:20
The Police Authority have asked the Leicestershire and Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations to extend an invitation to all Neighbourhood Watch members.
NHW contacts are being asked if they would like to join, to receive the e-newsletter and be invited to future Police Authority/Constabulary events.
Use this link to download the invitation letter.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:19
A pdf version of our latest Annual Report is now available http://www.oakleaves.org.uk/uploads/354a40ec9e2ee72918787954.pdf
If you would like hard copies of the report please e-mail:jclarkson@leics.gov.uk
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Tea Dance
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:16
Tea Dance
Sequence, Ballroom, Line & Latin
Every Tuesday at The Age Concern Centre, Earl Shilton. 1.45pm /3.45pm.
Admission £1.70. Tea and biscuits provided.
"You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart."
Enquires 0759 6492205
Posted: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:29
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity
Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes
Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves.
Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:02
Recent research shows that in the UK Neighbourhood Watch schemes were effective in reducing crime in 79% of cases when compared with similar areas where no schemes existed.
With encouraging results on the effectiveness of NHW in reducing crime, this paper now proposes that future research should focus on other aspects of NHW that the public value.
Use this link to download the latest research.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:13
PHOTOGRAPHERS INVITED TO FOCUS ON LEICESTERSHIRE
With only one month remaining for amateur photographers to enter the Spring round of the Leicestershire Through a Lens competition, organisers are encouraging keen snappers to take up their cameras.
With the winners of the first and second round of the ‘Leicestershire Through a Lens’ competition revealed, there are just six remaining spaces in the special 2010 calendar to be filled by the area’s photographers.
The competition, launched by Bardon Aggregates, invites photographers of all ages to get creative and capture the very essence of life in Leicestershire on camera. Over four hundred entries were received from across the region for the Autumn and Winter rounds and now people are invited to get snapping and enter the Spring round of the competition. More »
Simon Taylor, Bardon Aggregates’ regional director said: “We received some really outstanding entries in the first two rounds, and I’m sure that the standard is only going to get higher as the competition progresses.
“The Spring season provides us with some of the most extraordinary scenes with weather extremes providing a varied backdrop.”
Budding photographers are welcome to enter as many of their images as they wish for a chance to win £200 worth of Jessops vouchers and to see their work included in the special 2010 calendar which will be distributed to schools to aid their fundraising. The deadline for entries is 30th June.
The judging panel, which is made up of Deputy Councillor Mr Roger Blackmore, Baroness Jennifer Gretton, the Mercury’s very own picture editor Jason Senior, and Bardon Aggregates’ Simon Taylor, will shortlist a number of entries from across the age categories, and the winners will be revealed at a presentation evening early in July.
The three age categories for entrants are; 11 years and under, 12-18 years and 19 years and over.
Details on the competition and how to submit your entry can be found at www.leicestershirethroughalens.co.uk « Less
Swine Flu
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:11
Leicestershire Constabulary is working together with local agencies to monitor the situation regarding swine flu. We are working closely with partner organisations within the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), particularly the NHS and Health Protection Agency, to ensure we are ready to respond to any further developments.
We have thorough and well-practiced plans in place so we will be able to respond if and when circumstances change. In the meantime, however it is business as usual.
The most up to date information for the public is available on NHS Choices and Health Protection Agency website or call the national flu information line on 0800 1 513513
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Policing Pledge Information to all South Area LPU contacts.
Posted: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:17
This is a message to all community contacts on Leicestershire Constabulary’s VC Relay messaging system in your area.
I am one of the operational command inspectors for the South Basic Command Unit which covers the area where you live.
I would like to bring to your attention the attached leaflet concerning the Policing Pledge. This details how we will deliver a second to none citizen focused service, tackling the local concerns that matter to you most. If you wish to contact your neighbourhood team, you can do so by visiting our web site where you will find out all about your local officers. If you would like to meet your officers, you will also find details of the next public police meeting. More »
I would like to thank you for continuing to be a community contact.
Best wishes.
Inspector Mark Chell. « Less
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:02
Would you rather pay the price of a taxi home or pay the price for drink or drug driving?
That’s the question Leicestershire Constabulary is asking motorists as it prepares to launch its annual Summer Drink and Drug Driving Campaign on Monday June 1, 2009.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:28
Village SOS is an exciting new initiative from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) and the BBC. It is searching for six UK villages with a great business idea and six enterprising individuals to act as Village Champions and help them achieve their ambitions.
Together they will create a brand new venture that will bring new life and energy to the village with funding of between £100,000 and £400,000 from BIG.
The journey of the six successful villages and their Village Champions will be filmed for a major prime time BBC One series in winter 2010. More »
For further information, please visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_village_sos alternatively ring 0844 88 88 677 « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:23
BOSSES at David Wilson East Midlands are inviting Leicestershire residents to join them in celebrating the start of the summer at a special event at its The Hedgerows development in Earl Shilton on Saturday 13th June 2009.
Drinks and nibbles will be on offer to all who attend and entertainment will be provided by well known local Barber shop quartet So Close.
The event is a chance for potential customers to take a look around the development in all its glory now that the Earl Shilton bypass is open and to fully appreciate the stunning views of open countryside residents can enjoy. More »
Philip Lacey, Sales Director at David Wilson comments “Although The Hedgerows was launched in October last year, the opening of the new bypass has significantly increased accessibility to the development so we’re holding this special event and inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of music, drinks and nibbles.
“Visitors will get the opportunity to have a look around the development to witness for themselves the quality homes on offer and they can also take a look around the exquisite art-deco themed showhome which is a five- bedroom detached home in the style of a Moorcroft.
“We wanted to keep this event a local affair and to celebrate Earl Shilton as a thriving, up and coming community and what better way than inviting well-known group, So Close, to provide the entertainment. The quartet will be playing at regular intervals between the hours of 1pm to 3pm, so why not come along and help us celebrate the start of the summer and life in Earl Shilton?”
Situated on Masefield Drive, The Hedgerows offers a stunning selection of three-, four- and five- bedroom homes in a pleasing location on the outskirts of Earl Shilton.
The wide range of amenities this bustling town has on offer are all close at hand, which includes independent shops, restaurants, public houses and takeaways and the opening of the new bypass provides the development with an excellent road network that significantly improves links to the whole of the East Midlands.
Prices at the development start from £199,995.
To find out more contact the sales office on 01455 848 574 or visit during the opening hours of 11am-6pm, daily. Alternatively call the sales hotline on 0845 602 4046, text DW100 to 84840, email salesinfo@dwh.co.uk or log onto the website at www.dwh.co.uk « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:16
Be inspired by the natural world and capture a landscape or wildlife image for a prize winning photography competition.
Leicestershire County Council’s Historic and Natural Environment Team is inviting entries on the themes of wildlife and landscapes in Leicestershire and Rutland. Photos could be a regular visitor to your garden or local park or, a picture of your favourite scene at dawn or dusk.
There are 4 age categories with prizes for the 1st and 2nd winners of each category. Under 11s, 11-14 years and 15-19s can win £50 and £25 HMV vouchers while those aged 20 and over can win £50 and £25 of Jessop’s vouchers. Entries can be sent by email, post or dropped off at local libraries. More »
The competition is one of the events in the Discover like Darwin programme – activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the Find your Talent cultural and creative programme for young people.
Photographs will be displayed on the County Council web site and in local publications and displays.
The closing date for entries is 31st October 2009.
For details of how to enter and a copy of the entry form, email wildscapes@leics.gov.uk, visit www.leics.gov.uk/wildscapes or telephone 0116 267 0003. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:36
Do you have speeding concerns with the use of the roads in your village?
Traffic Management and the Road Safety Unit in conjunction with Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit are tackling this problem.
If you have a speed concern with vehicles using your village roads, please let us know by e-mailing us at:
speed.concerns@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk More »
It would be very helpful if you could include the following information:
1. Location
2. Dates and Times of concerns
3. Types of vehicles
4. Speed Limit on the road
Please supply your contact details and a telephone number, in order that we can keep you updated about the action that we are taking. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:31
Do you have a problem with heavy lorries using the roads in your village?
The majority of unclassified roads in Leicestershire have a maximum 7.5 Tonne weight restriction and lorries above this weight are prohibited from using these roads – unless they are delivering to a site within the weight restricted area.
Leicestershire Police Roads Policing Unit is tackling this problem.
If you have a problem with lorries above 7.5 Tonne using your village roads as a short cut, please let us know by e-mailing us at: More »
weight.restricted@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
It would be very helpful if you could include the following information:
1. Location where breach occurred
2. Date and Time
3. VRM of offending vehicle
4. Any identifying features i.e. Company name, Livery, logo, etc
Please supply your contact details and a telephone number, in order that we can keep you updated about the action that we are taking. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:20
The County Council and European elections are due to be held on 4th June 2009.
Posted: Thu, 28 May 2009 14:55
Go on a fantastical adventure and become a Quest Seeker at your local library this summer.
Quest Seekers is a fun and exciting reading challenge for children aged 4 – 12 years and will be taking place in all libraries in Leicestershire, including mobile libraries.
Children can start on the adventure by picking up a free Quest Seekers membership card and fold-out poster in their local library from 4th July. Young Quest Seekers will be challenged to find a golden book and there are three stages to their quest. To complete the challenge children will read books and collect stickers throughout the summer and be rewarded with a certificate. More »
Children under four can join in their own version of Quest Seekers by visiting their local library and collecting stickers for a special Bookcrawl Quest Seekers certificate.
For more information about Quest Seekers call in at your local library or check out our website www.leics.gov.uk/questseekers
It’s free to join the library as well as to join Quest Seekers and there’s something for all the family to enjoy. « Less
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