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Lubenham Scarecrow Weekend September 2010
Anyone is welcome to make a scarecrow to help the village to celebrate the event. Stalls and events will be on all weekend around the village.
Come along and enjoy a good day out at Lubenham’s Annual Scarecrow Weekend. The biggest and best of its kind locally.
Join the fun on the Village Green where you can have a go on the fairground rides, sample local fare on the stalls, enjoy the live music, snack on a burger, try your luck on the tombola, let your little one’s have fun on the under 5’s play area or watch our gymnastics and baton twirling display.
Vintage Fire Engine, Cars & Tractors will be displayed from 12noon on Sunday.
If you are in need of a rest, hop on the tractor & cart ride around the village and have a look at all the wonderful scarecrows created by the villagers.
After all that excitement, refresh yourself with a Ploughman’s lunch at the Village Hall or treat yourself to cream teas in All Saints Church.
There really is something for everyone.
Come and join us on the Village Green on Saturday 11th September 11am till 6pm or Sunday 12th September 11am till 5pm.
It promises to be a fun filled family day out.
Free Entry and Free Parking.
Learn more about Leicestershire Villages Websites
A number of villagers are trained to use the leicestershirevillages website for Lubenham. If you would like to find out how you could edit your own page on the Lubenham site please register on Leicestershire villages and send us a message.
Lubenham's speedwatch campaign.
Lubenham villagers have been trained to take part in a speed watch campaign. Speed monitoring equipment will be loaned to a group of trained villagers by Leicestershire County Council. Volunteers will monitor the speed of traffic through the village at random times during daylight hours. Information gathered will be returned to the county speedwatch team and letters will be sent to offenders.
Watch out for more information of this project.
The rural village of Lubenham is 2 miles west of the town of Market Harborough on the Leicestershire / Northants border.
Lubenham has a 12th Century church, a village Primary school, a village shop and garage, a village hall, a village green and a playing field. Lubenham won the prestigious Calor Central Region Village of the Year Award in 2001.
Lubenham was invited to represent the Central region in the Calor Village of the Year 10th anniversary awards. Lubenham, winners of the central region prize in 2001 competed against other past winners in the region. Unfortunately Lubenham did not figure among the prizewinners but 2 representatives enjoyed a presigious awards even at the Millenium Hotel in London. Click on the picture to find out more about Calor Village of the Year Competition.
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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 3:30pm
Chef of Distinction, David Cordy invites you to a 6 course Fine Dining Experience taking place at "The Belper Arms", Newton Burgoland on Friday 10th September 2010. Canapes will be served from 7.30 pm. Seats will be taken at 8.00 pm and service will continue until late. Tickets will be in demand and may be purchased for £25.00 by calling David or Judy Cordy on 01530 270 530. Please mention where you saw this advertisement.
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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:24am
PALs offering help to patients and carers
Patients and carers are being reminded they can get more information on health services or give feedback on the care they have received through NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
PALS is a customer care service for the NHS which offers free information and advice, with contact kept confidential if required.
“We try to resolve any problems or concerns patients may experience when using health services,” said PALS manager Becky Millward. “Our aim is to do this quickly and informally before the issue becomes more serious. More »
“PALS also has access to a wealth of local and national health information and can signpost people to other organisations and support groups which can help.”
She added: “We also want to hear from patients or the public who have comments or suggestions about local health services. The feedback we receive from patients and visitors is used to improve local health services.”
PALS can be contacted by calling 01455 441 971 or 01509 564 444, by texting your enquiry to 07747 006 980 or emailing pals@lcr.nhs.uk
Letters can be sent to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), FREEPOST-RRHS-EUHR-LCZANHS, Leicestershire County and Rutland, Lakeside House, 4 Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 1SS.
NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland is also giving patients and carers a chance to speak out about their experiences of using hospitals, GP practices and community health services in an online questionnaire.
People have until 30 September to complete the Patient Experience Questionnaire, which can be found on the trust’s website at www.lcr.nhs.uk/patientexperience « Less
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Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:21am
Migraine Awareness Week (5-11 September)
Do you know the difference between a migraine and a headache? NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland is urging everyone to find out during Migraine Awareness Week (5-11 September).
Migraines affect around 15 per cent of adults in the UK – one in four women and one in 12 men – and, along with a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head, can also lead to feeling sick and sensitivity to light.
Sufferers can often get a warning sign – known as aura – which includes visual problems and stiffness in the neck, shoulders or limbs, and there are often five stages to a migraine, although not everyone will experience all of these. More »
- Pre-headache stage – possible changes in mood, energy levels, behaviour and appetite
- Aura – some people experience a sensation, or aura, before a migraine, such as flashes of light, blind spots and difficulty focusing
- Headache stage – pulsating or throbbing pain on one side of the head, with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to bright light and loud sounds
- Resolution stage – most attacks gradually fade away, or can stop after vomiting
- Recovery stage – feeling of exhaustion and weakness
Dr Chris Trzcinski, a GP and chairman of NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’s professional executive committee, said: “Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraines, which can be extremely debilitating and affect your quality of life.
“They are thought to be caused by changes in the chemicals of the brain, in particular levels of serotonin which is the feel-good chemical, and triggers can include stress, tiredness, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruit and cheese, bright lights, loud noises and changes in climate, as well as some medicines.
“Keeping a migraine diary could help to identify triggers such as stress or certain foods and mean you are able to avoid these in the future.
“There are also over-the-counter painkillers available, but sufferers who feel these are not helping to manage their migraines, or those who have noticed a change in their migraine symptoms, or who get more frequent attacks, should visit their GP.”
For more information on migraines visit NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk « Less
