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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
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
Posted: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:57
Charnwood Orchestra Russian concert on June 27th 09 at the Church of St James the Greater, Leicester.
Charnwood Orchestra will give a concert of Russian music in the Church of St James the Greater, Leicester on Saturday June 27th starting at 7.45pm.
The programme will consist of the following pieces:
Polovstian Dances Borodin
Trumpet Concerto Arutiunian
Symphony No 5 Tchaikovsky
There will be a wine and soft drinks bar during the interval.
Tickets cost £8.00, £6.00 (concessions) and £2.00 for accompanied children under 16. They will be available by visiting the Leicester Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall Square, from the Orchestra Secretary on 07718153117 or rodgers_david@hotmail.com or on the door. More »
Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances form a much loved stand-alone concert piece comprised of a selection from his opera, Prince Igor. In the opera the dances are performed with a chorus but, as is common practice, we will omit the chorus parts. Borodin was an amateur composer for much of his life but Prince Igor was his great masterpiece. Judging by the number of shows (eg Kismet), popular music (eg a hip hop song version) and products (eg a playstation game) that have adapted his themes, Borodin created some very memorable tunes and a cracking good showpiece.
Alexander Arutiunian, born in 1920, is an Armenian composer known particularly for his “flashy” trumpet concerto. It has a very Gypsyish, Russian sound using both the melodic and rhythmic characteristics of Armenian folk music alternating between beautiful reflections of impressionism and rough folk dances, the sentimental and the volcanic.It has become a mainstay of every trumpet player’s repertory. Our soloist will be Anthony Thompson.
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony is as intensely dramatic as anything he ever wrote. It is based on a “motto” theme whose topic is Providence. The theme, derived from Glinka’s opera “A Life for the Tsar” is heard in all four movements. In the first movement, it has a funereal character but gradually transforms into a triumphant march that dominates the last movement. Tchaikovsky creates a very clear musical exposition of the idea of "ultimate victory through strife". Perhaps that explains the popularity of the Fifth Symphony during World War II. « Less
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
Appeal against the Wind Monitoring Mast Planning Decision
Posted: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:41
ScottishPower Renewables have launched an appeal against Charnwood Borough Council’s decision to reject their planning application for a temporary wind monitoring mast just outside the village. The Parish Council have now received copies of the appeal documents and a letter is being prepared giving the Council’s arguments against the appeal. The letter will be posted on here on our web site as soon as it has been agreed.
Source: Queniborough Council
Queniborough Village Extravaganza 20th June
Posted: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:40
Queniborough Village Extravaganza will take place on June 20th at the primary school and on King George's Field. There is a wide range of activities including local charity stalls, displays, face painting, craft & produce stalls, home-made cakes and refreshments plus the famous Queni Qufts.
There is a refreshment tent from Queniborough's own Bees Brewery and live music in the Village Hall from 7.30pm (entrance £7 adult, £4 Children and £20 family ticket).
Proceeds are to the Village Hall Fundraising Appeal.
Source: Queniborough Council
Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:36
Leicestershire Food Links is pleased to bring you the Melton Country Fair at the Town Estates Parks on Sunday 28 June. People are being invited to the "Rural Capital of Food" for a fun packed day which will celebrate the countryside and environment with local food and entertainment, including, arts, crafts and music.
The days activities include an authentic Viking camp, long bow archery, falconry displays, a dog show along with marching, jazz and brass bands.
The Country Fair opens at 10am and runs to 5pm. Entry is £2.50 for adults and under 16s go FREE. More »
For further information e-mail: sallie.hooper@leicestershirefoodlinks.org.uk, ring 01509 881386 or visit http://www.leicestershirefoodlinks.org.uk/index.php/melton-mowbray-country-fair.html
Leicestershire Food Links is a not for profit social enterprise promoting local food. « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Wind Farm Public Information Days
Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:45
The Parish Council has received information from ScottishPower Renewables giving dates for the next public consultation days for the proposed wind farm. They are June 25th at Syston Community Centre 3pm-7.30pm; and Friday 26th June at Queniborough Scout Hut from 6pm-9.30pm.
Source: Queniborough Council
Footpaths
Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:44
We are very fortunate in having some lovely walks around our village. With us enjoying some great weather (at least at the time of writing!) the Parish Council wanted to remind people that a copy of the footpath map for the village can be seen at the Parish Office. For those who want to walk slightly further a field, Leicestershire County Council has a very good range of local Parish and longer walks on their web site at www.leics.gov.uk/parish_walks.htm.
Source: Queniborough Council
Allotments and garden sharing
Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:41
The Parish Council have been trying for some time to find some land for allotments for the village and as you may remember there was an appeal in the Gazette for any one with any suggestions to contact the Council. Unfortunately all investigations of land have proved unsuccessful. The Council however is to continue to look for suitable land and local land agents are being contacted and asked to keep Council informed should any land become available. In the meantime the Council is prepared to try to set up a garden sharing scheme for the village. In the scheme anyone who has a garden that is too big for them or they can no longer manage can be put in touch with someone who wants some space to grow some produce. Normally some of the produce that is grown is then shared between the grower and the land owner. I know some schemes do operate informally in the village and the Council decided it would see if it could help put some other people in touch with each other. If any one is interested, either as someone with some garden space to spare, or if you want space to grow vegetable and other produce, then please get in touch with the Parish Clerk.
Source: Queniborough Council
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: 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.
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