North Kilworth Newsletter January 2015

The editorial team would like to wish you all a Very Happy New Year. It has now been just over a year since we re-started the Kilworth News and although at times fitting in the work around our lives is a bit of a jigsaw, we feel it has been worthwhile, certainly for us and hopefully for you. We have also been very encouraged by the support of the Parish Council and by the willingness of local businesses to advertise in the News. A welcome new development is the volume of letters and local articles that are starting to emerge. Well done to those people who have put their head above the parapet and expressed their opinions. Great! Please keep them coming. It is interesting to read the very different views of the village and community life that people hold. We feel that North Kilworth is a wonderful place to live and look forward to all the

new developments that are happening in our community, but appreciate that this may be viewed as change, not progress by everyone. Again wishing all the best for 2015.

Sharon, Vikki and Belinda

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January 2015

NORTH KILWORTH NEWS

New Year, New Beginnings…..

Inside this issue:

Letters to the Editors 2

Letters to the Editors cont… History Corner 3

From the Clergy, Confirmation & Church Matters 4

Church Services 5

A Unanimous Decision 6

Broadband Update 7

Green Fingers & Choir Festival 8

Gandy’s Roses Project & An Opportunity 9

Clubs & Groups 10

Why Does My Dog Chew Everything? 11

Dates for Your Diary, Classifieds & free-cycle 12

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Letters to the Editors...

Dear Editors, Mrs. Root raised lots of issues in last month’s Newsletter but 2 themes are certainly important and , perhaps , worth commenting on. The First relates to commemorating our War dead ,an issue on which I was contemplating raising at the Church Council. My thought is to create a Gallery of framed extracts for each of those who died (based on Dennis Edensor’s book) to hang in the Church. Happily our Editrixes have anticipated this with your one pager on Captain M.E.Lloyd so could that be emulated in sub-sequent Newsletters for the others on the Roll of Honour in the Church please? The second issue relates to the preservation of Village Records and Societies. A number of these reside in the County Records Office in Leicester but as part of the fundraising project being undertaken by FOSTA we are costing in the creation of a secure storage facility (probably in the Vestry area at the west end of the Church) where any Society may deposit articles and documents of value. This forms part of a far larger project to bring the Church building up to 21st century standards- in this case in relation to damp and heating of course. Many such minute books, photos etc do end up without a home and the Church is a sensible loca-tion in the long run . Thus far an Architect has been commissioned to create a costed plan against our specification and this will form the basis of this year’s grant application project. The Parish Council may respond on the Development Plan issues- suffice to say this re-examination of the 2013-2020 Plan has been forced upon us by Westminster legislation and to do nothing to bring our Plan into line with the changes in Planning Law is simply not an option. At around 30% ,turnout at recent Public meetings has been relatively high but it would be good to see more interest to bolster the Final Report once it is completed later this year. Whilst change is challenging it is better to be participate at the time than reflect on the consequences after the event. Kind regards Peter Jones, Ivy House.

The Editors 8th December 2014 Having read the letter from Mrs Root in your “Letters to the Editor” section, I feel compelled to respond, and a little angry at the assumption that the community does not care. I read the letter a number of times to try to understand her complaint, but all I could get from the text was a very negative view of the Village. I also think this letter is a “slap in the face” to the many volunteers who sit on the various councils and committees trying to steer the village and protect its environment. I agree with Vikki O’Hara, that the community spirit I see in the village is strong and positive, and villagers are anxious to retain this for the future. The Village does not have a Development Plan, and never has, where this comes from who knows. The Village does have a Village Plan, which was recently updated, not abandoned, worked on by volunteers for the benefit of all Parishioners, and is now working on the Neighbourhood Plan, again for the benefit of the village to prevent wholesale housing development, and to ensure our village remains the community we all desire. Mrs Root also mentions a legacy left to the village. Does she not think, that if the Parish Council were aware of this legacy, they would have responded in a right and proper way?? We are all living in the 21st Century, and while we may not always agree with current practice, we should all work towards ensur-ing that the past is not forgotten, but is embraced ..... and I thought, that in North Kilworth this was happening!! Apparently not. Regards, Chris Knight

Dear Editors, Following Mrs Roots December letter to the editors, we have looked into claims of a legacy being left to the village. Harborough District Council have confirmed that executors have been in touch with them and that a legacy is at probate stage. We will be informed of any future developments. A consultation will, of course, be on the cards once this process is complete. Regards P. Lawrence, Chairman of the Parish Council

Hunger lunches were held at Swinford Rectory (Avon Swift benefice) on the four Tuesdays of Advent, linked to a time of Bible study on the themes of the Advent candles. CHRISTIAN AID will be receiving a cheque for £300 from those lunches, in support of Christian refugees from Syria and Iraq. Further hunger lunches at the Rectory, linked with Bible study, are already planned for 2015…Tuesday lunchtimes in Lent 24 Feb to 24 March inclusive. Canon Chris Oxley

Amendment; With Apologies

In our September issue, planning section, it was stated that a planning application for Gandy’s barn by Mr & Mrs Miles had been refused. When in actual fact it hadn't. This was an error on the information provided. However, please accept apologies from both the Council & ourselves and when the construction begins, keep note that permission HAS been granted!!!

The Editors


Letters to the Editors… continued

Letter to Editor I grew up in North Kilworth and have very fond memories of my childhood - I do know that we can all have the "rose tinted glasses" syndrome BUT I truly believe that North Kilworth was a perfect place in which to grow up in - there was a huge sense of community where everyone helped everyone and nobody expected to be paid or rewarded. My daughter is now visiting her grandmother and has sent me pictures of the village. I know things always seem idyllic when you are small but I am saddened by the dismal state of many areas - trees are missing - verges given way for more cars to park - cars littering the streets instead of their own property - the millennium green seems unloved as does the Washpit and Green Lane - I could go on!! I feel disappointed that community is giving way to "greed" and "what's in it for me” - it would appear that there are many problems which are crying out to be addressed - sadly this is not just in North Kilworth but across the world. Maybe there is hope that at this time of year the small voice can be heard and that the older generation can be seen as a source of wealth and knowledge rather than a nuisance to new comers who want to look after number one!!! Do we need a world wide disaster to bring back the sense of community and “love thy neighbour” society - or maybe I am just a silly fool!! When did it become OK to ignore older and wiser human beings?? I wish we could freeze time and all be happy together as a community - but maybe that is no longer possible. With loving thoughts and dreams of a perfect world. I wish only the best for my favourite place in the world - North Kilworth. Rebecca Austin

Letter to editor Having seen the NK news on line and learning that the grave of my great grandparents has been vandalised is of great concern to me. John and Alice Maddison and their predecessors lived in Church street where their children Millicent, Harold ,Norman and Kathleen were born. I was named after Norman brother of my grandfather Harold who was an apprentice at the Royal Implement Works. He then went to London in 1900 where his commitment to the people led him to be an alderman in the borough of Southwark. He was also a supporter of the newly formed Labour Party and was active in making life better for under privileged children. One of the largest apartment buildings in Southwark is named after him. Millicent emigrated to Canada in 1912, Norman took over the farm and Kate stayed in the UK.I certainly endorse the fact that these people gave lives to their family and North Kilworth. The need for caring to the village must surely be shown with the youngsters at the village school. Has St.Andrews church been successful in investigating the damage? N.Wilder. Following Rachael's letter to the editors, we have looked into all of her complaints and have most-ly found reasonable explanations for them. However regarding the grave vandalism, the Chair-man of our Parish Council went to have a look and came to the conclusion that the wear and tear of weather and time is to blame for the broken grave and could see no sign of actual vandalism. However, should relatives of the grave feel that there has been an act of vandalism and this should be investigated, the police would be the point of contact. The Editors.

In response to the ‘Letter to the Editors’ from Mrs Root in December 2014, we have so far been unable to trace the missing scrapbook and have found no information regarding the original bench with names inscribed.

Can anyone offer any help with tracing these?

Who remembers them?

Please e-mail us at [email protected]

Alternatively, pop a note through the door of any Editor. Details are on the back page.

Thanks in advance!

NORTH KILWORTH NEWS

Here we are, once again, at the beginning of a new year. It’s a time when people are often encouraged to make New Year Resolutions. In our success-driven culture we may feel some pressure to do away with the ‘bad’ habits of last year and to make sure we perform a bit better in 2015. We try to improve ourselves by setting goals to eat less, exercise more, give up smoking or whatever, be nice to people . . . the list goes on. Unfortunately, for most of us, the task of making New Year Resolutions will involve a sense of guilt as we realise that, despite our best intentions, the resolutions we made at the beginning of 2014 were not kept. If you recognise this scenario, take heart – you are not alone!

A study by the University of Bristol a few years ago found that nearly 9 out of 10 people did not stick to their New Year Resolutions and, indeed, only about half of people thought they would when they made them! So, although we may be determined to make a fresh

start again this year, and there’s nothing really wrong with that determination, unfortunately the chances are that we’ll fail again.

It seems to me that New Year Resolutions put too much emphasis on our own strength and a belief that the power is in our hands to shape all that we can be. It’s all around us in our culture, that sense that we can be all we want to be and all it takes is a bit of effort. As a Christian I’m quite saddened by that outlook, because it puts all the focus on ourselves and limits who we might be to our own vision. It also undermines our sense of self-worth when we do not succeed at becoming the people we think we ought to be. I suggest that we’re only looking at it in one dimension. We are only part of the equation. Life, well-lived, is a partnership also with God, who promises to be with us always. God is the giver of life, the creating one, who continues to create us and to create through us. God knows us, faults and all, and loves us regardless.

God can see potential in all of us, can see things that we could do and be of which we can only dream. If we are open to his presence, God will continue to create us into the people he knows we can become. That’s far more exciting than the limited view we have of ourselves and our abilities. It lifts the burden of self-improvement from our shoulders and it opens up untold possibilities.

So, as we enter 2015 I’m advocating that you make just one New Year Resolution: resolve to remember each day that God is with you and ask God to show you how to live this day in the best possible way you can. Live like that and you won’t have that familiar sense of guilt when 2016 dawns, but you will have much to marvel at and much to look forward to.

I wish you a blessed New Year as you journey on with God by your side.

Emma Davies

From the Clergy….. A New Resolution?

All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:- The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford. Telephone: 01788 860445; email [email protected] The Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton. Telephone: 01455 556573; email [email protected] The Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote. Telephone: 01455 554065; email [email protected] For Misterton:

The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email [email protected]

Church Matters…..

From the Registers…..

No Weddings

Baptisms: Archer James Middleton at Ashby Magna on 16 November Oscar John St. Quintin Bridge at Gilmorton on 7 December Funerals: Loretta Pearson aged 68 at Kimcote on 4 December Robert Mason aged 67 at Kimcote on 11 December

Buggy Service at All Saints Church Gilmorton

Come and enjoy a short service, play and chat with a cuppa for all pre-school children, parents and carers. Every 2nd Thursday in term time at 9.15am (finished in time to go to Toddler Group at the

Pavilion) ALL WELCOME!

8th January 22 January 5th February

More details from Rev’d Emma: [email protected] or 01455 556573

“Make just one

New Year

Resolution:

resolve to

remember each

day that God is

with you and

ask God to show

you how to live

this day in the

best possible

way you can. “

mailto:[email protected]






Avon-Swift Group Church Services January 2015

NORTH KILWORTH NEWS

A Unanimous Decision

It is with regret that North Kilworth Sports Club has decided unanimously by its committee to ban the walking of dogs on the field. Whilst the Club feels that the majority of dog owners that walk their dogs adhere to the “Pick up your own dogs mess” rule. They have found that there are still a lot that do not. With the surrounding villages of Husbands Bosworth, South Kilworth, Gilmorton etc. not allowing dogs onto their Sports Fields we have found that people are coming to Kilworth from these places just to walk their dogs. We are also noting that people are letting their dogs loose in the dark. Clearly they cannot see if their dogs are fouling the field. This is unaccepta-ble. We have been reported four times this year to the County Football Association for pitches unfit for the starting of games, due to dog mess on the field. We would also like to point out that the pathway up the side of the field leading up to the shed is NOT a Public Footpath. It is a right of way for the farmer only.

We hope that dog walkers will respect our decision to keep their dogs off of the field although they are still welcome onto the patio and into the Clubhouse. Club House : 01858

880890

A big thank you to all those who gave so generously to the British Legion Poppy Appeal, this year the collection amounted to £1268. 13. Eric

2014 British Legion Poppy Appeal

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Progress seems unbearably slow and speeds seem to have been even slower recently - no the SMART TV does not work and I can’t use i-player and have been unable to facetime too. The situation remains that North Kilworth is still on schedule to be connected through the Superfast Leicestershire programme - the actual description for this area says Planning and survey work underway or happening soon. Superfast broadband expected in parts of this area from winter 2014/15. You can follow progress on the County Council Broadband website. The address is http://www.superfastleicestershire.org.uk/when-and-where/ and you can go from there to the interactive map, enter your post code and get an update. The map is reassuring: most but not all of the village postcodes will be able to access the fibre broadband connection, and also interesting as it shows the

complexity of the installation as well as those areas which will wait until later 2015 and 2016 and those unfortunates where there is no current plan as yet. It could be worse at least we are on the map! The website also has lots of questions and answers and other useful information - its worth a look. BT Openreach will be doing the ground work to install the fibre and upgrade the green box (opposite Rosedale) and the first signs that the installation will happen soon are already there. The DSLAM appears to have been delivered, this is a digital subscriber line access multi-plexer (DSLAM, often pronounced dee-slam). It is a network device that connects multiple customers to a high-speed digital communications channel using multiplex-ing techniques – no I don’t understand it either – but it is a good sign. The broadband signal will go from the green

Broadband Update: It’s nearly here!

box through the existing copper wires to your house so there will no need to dig up the roads. BUT this does mean that the closer you are to the green box the better your speed will be and conversely the further away you are the slower. There are no speed guarantees but we might expect to get better than 10MB/sec, which is ten times better than many of us get now, but also ten times slower than I am currently getting in suburban Brisbane. Several people have asked if they have to use BT Broad-band when the upgrade happens? The answer is no. BT Openreach (deals with the infrastructure) BT Broadband (deals with the customers) they are different companies. You will still be able shop around and choose your own fast broadband provider but faster speeds will inevitably cost more. Sue Otter

“Several

people have

asked if they

have to use BT

Broadband

when the

upgrade

happens? The

answer is no.“

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Book of the month Is

Stig of the Dump my

favourite book I’ve ever read. It is quite a mystery and it takes the whole book to make it all clear, but still it’s a cliff hanger. The author is Clive King.


Hellebores are often very underrated plants, but at this time of the year they can provide a very welcome spot of colour even if you do have to reach down and turn up the flower head to appreciate the colour and markings of this self- effacing plant. The colour range used to be rather limited, white and pale greens through to dark purples, but over the last few years plant breeders have introduced an enormous range of colours and even bred some that stand more upright! From mid-winter to late Spring this perennial evergreen plant can provide subtle colour and look beautiful peering up through a snow-covered garden. It likes moist humus-rich soil conditions and will benefit from mulching in the Autumn. It grows well on clay soils and

tolerates shady situations in herbaceous and shrub borders. The most common main varieties are Helleborus niger (the Christmas rose) Helleborus orientalist (the Len-ten rose) which, despite their names are not related to the rose family and Helleborus foetidus (the Stinking helle-bore). The Christmas rose has pure white flowers and appears in mid-winter but not usually at Christmas! Folklore says that it first appeared through the snow from the tears of a young girl who had no gift to give the Christchild in Bethlehem. The Lenten rose, as its name suggests, appears much later and these Orientalist hybrids have been extensively cultivated and are available in a wide range of colours. White, pinks, lime greens, purples and

Green Fingers

black, many with contrasting markings on the petals. The stinking hellebore can have a faint unpleasant smell but it's clusters of lime green bell-shaped flowers with purple edges are very attractive. Hellebores can be toxic but like most plants have been used for medicinal purposes. It is said that Alexander the Great died from an overdose of medicine containing hellebore and could have been deliberately poisoned! The National Collection of Hellebores is held at Hazle’s Cross Farm Nursery, Hollins Lane, Kingsley, Staffordshire. They have cultivated over 500 of all known species with many forms of each. Visit the website you will be amazed at the beauty of hellebores-hazlescrossfarmnursery.co.uk

“Folklore says

that it first

appeared through

the snow from the

tears of a young

girl who had no

gift to give the

Christchild in

Bethlehem. .”

Thank you to everyone who supported the Choir Festival in the Church in early December. Just over £1000 was raised for church funds. Special thanks to the school choir who provided wonderful entertainment, followed by the gospel choir from Leicester who really show that singing can make you happy!.

Another Super Choir Festival

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NORTH KILWORTH NEWS

Gandy’s Roses Affordable Homes Update

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) are currently building six homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in the village of North Kilworth. Priority will be given to local people who live in or have a connection with North Kilworth in the first instance, and then surrounding villages/areas.

The properties are due to be completed in early Spring 2015. We are keen to ensure that local residents are aware of the development and the process of applying for a home. We are therefore holding a drop-in information event on Saturday 17 January between 10am and 12 noon at North Kilworth Village Hall. Allocations staff from NCHA that deal with both the rented

and shared ownership homes will be available to discuss the allocations criteria and answer any questions. We look forward to meeting everyone then. Elaine Smithard Project Manager Nottingham Community Housing Association

Opportunity to Make a Difference...

Are you interested in becoming a Foundation Governor of a Primary School? In our benefice we have 4 CofE Primary Schools and from time to time vacancies occur for Foundation Governors. If you are interested in helping in this way, have a word with one of the clergy team. The diocesan

guidelines provide this summary of the main responsibilities for Foundation Governors:

To be a

regularly attending member of the Governing Body, and willing to serve on committees

To support the head teacher and staff in the work that they do

To adopt policies to

achieve aims and objectives of the school

Establish, following

consultation with all staff, and reviewing annually, a performance management policy for staff appraisal

To draw up an action

plan after an inspection

To have time to visit the

school and get to know staff and children

To represent the Chris-

tian Ethos of the school on the Governing Body

It is essential, in a Foundation Governor, that they are able to:

Support the principles

underlying the Trust Deed of the school in accordance with the doctrines and practices of the Church of Eng-land

Preserve and develop

the religious character of the school

Understand and consid-

er the issues facing the school without bias

Observe confidentiality

For details, please call Canon Chris Oxley on 01788 860 445

The next meeting of the North Kilworth Reading Group is on Thursday, 22nd January, 8.00pm at Ivy House. The book under discussion is The Bolter by Frances Osborne. When she was 13 years old, Frances Osborne discovered that her great grandmother was Idina Sackville, a woman who had shocked society by leaving her millionaire husband and children to run off to Kenya with anoth-er man and who had continued to shock by her behaviour and by marrying a total of 5 times. It’s a great read as Frances sets the context for the book and looks at the life and society of the Edwardi-an and early 20C English aristocracy. New members always welcome

December saw us start our Christmas celebrations with the Xmas Prize Draw and Bingo. A most enjoyable evening was enjoyed by all those present and thanks must go to everyone who was involved in running the evening (especially Ivor and Anita for the lovely food which we all enjoyed). We are hoping to run a Wine Tasting Evening on Saturday 24th January in the Clubhouse. Tickets (£5 per head) must be purchased in advance for this event which will start at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets contact Ivor Winston, Alan Silvey or Vic Hancock and come along for a sociable (and hopefully entertaining) evening. Numbers will be limited to 30. Planning for February is already in hand and will be announced in the next newsletter, on our website at: http://northkilworth.bowls-club.co.uk/ and on Twitter @nkbowls. Also don't forget the Clubhouse is available for hire and that there is a bar which can be opened to enhance any event you may be planning.

North Kilworth Reading Group

North Kilworth Bowls Club

Belgrave Village Hall

Many thanks to everyone who attended our ' Back to School ' annual Christmas Quiz at the village hall. Thanks also to those of you who, entering into the spirit of the occasion, managed to find your old school ties and 'uniforms ' and fought so valiantly for the Could Do Better hats! Your generosity in supporting the raffle and jacket auction helped raise over £600 towards the ongoing maintenance of the hall. A good New Year to all of you from the Belgrave Village hall Trustees


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Chewing is a normal behaviour in dogs. In fact it is necessary to maintain the health of your dog’s teeth and gums. Dogs chew for many reasons. However it becomes a problem when dogs chew the wrong things, and even a small amount of chewing can irreparably damage a valuable item such as a mobile phone or expensive pair of shoes. The first thing to look at is how old is your dog? Puppies naturally explore the world with their mouths. As your pup starts teething he will chew to relieve the pain of his teeth coming through. At this stage it is important to give him some toys such as kongs that he can chew, make these more interesting than things which you do not want him to chew. Prevention is also important here, and a crate can be useful to confine a puppy when he is not supervised so that he is not able to chew things he should not have. If your dog is destructive only when left alone then this may indicate a separation related problem. Chewing is one way of a dog relieving anxiety when left alone. Dogs may also chew through boredom and frustration if they are left alone for long periods and dog not get enough exercise. A dog can also learn that chewing the wrong thing is a good way of gaining the owner’s attention, and your dog can easily turn this into an exciting game of chase. The following tips may help: # Put valuable items that are easily damaged out of reach of your dog # Provide your dog with plenty of toys that he is allowed to chew such as kongs, sterilized bones and stuff these with food to make them more attractive. # Supervise your dog so that he does not get the chance to chew the wrong thing. # Give your dog plenty of exercise so that he is tired and more likely to settle when left alone If your dog does start to chew the wrong thing then redirect him onto a toy that he is allowed to chew. If you suspect a separation related problem then it might help to set up a video camera to try to see exactly what your dog does when you are not there. Some things not to do: # Do not punish your dog for chewing something earlier, he is more likely to associate the punishment with your rather than his behaviour. It may mean he only chews when you are not there making the problem harder to deal with. If your dog is causing a lot of damage then it may be worth consulting a dog trainer.

Why Does My Dog Chew Everything?

Paws in Progress is now a member of APDT.

EDITORS DETAILS:


Belinda McKee

The Granary

North Kilworth

Sharon Burke

Little London

North Kilworth

Vikki O’Hara

The Close

North Kilworth

Please contact the editors at: [email protected]

Classified Adverts Free-cycle Adverts

To advertise any items to give away for free please send details to [email protected]

Adverts are free of charge

To advertise your items for sale please send details to [email protected]

Adverts cost £1

Conventional Small Hay and Haylage, 2013 Seed Hay £2.75 per bale, 2014 Meadow Hay £3.00 per bale, 2014 Haylage £6.00 per bale. Discounts for larger hay orders. Delivery available. Please call Mark to discuss your require-ment on 07813 103995 or email [email protected] Check out our new website www.whmestate.com

WANTED: A garage or outhouse to rent within the village. Please ring Terrie Langdown 880514 or 07872 144799

If you have any dates to add to our diary, please let us know!

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Please Note: The deadline for articles is the 20th of each month

2015 March: Saturday 7th - Safari Supper. See the article on page 5 for further details.

June: Saturday 27th - ‘Singing in the Rain’ Group tickets. Kilworth House Theatre. Contact Julie Fish for details ([email protected])

August: Saturday 29th - ‘Legally Blonde’ Group tickets. Kilworth House Theatre. Contact Julie Fish for details ([email protected])

November: Saturday 21st - ‘Kilworth High School Disco: Class of 2015’ At Kilworth Springs Golf Club. Details for ticket sales to come.

Dates for Your Diary...

TWO good deeds in one swift action!

1. Remembering to get your wife a lovely valentines gift, ordered & delivered in time for the romance to begin

2. Support local business...


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