Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Bulletin summer 2015
Community projects get the go-ahead
COMMUNITY groups in parishes across the Borough are celebrating after learning that
their schemes have been awarded a share of this year’s Parish and Community Initiative
Fund.
The aim of the Fund, which is administered by the Borough Council, is to enable people
who live in the parishes to improve local facilities and the quality of life in their
communities.
Councillor Kevin Morrell, the Borough Council’s Executive Member for Rural Communities,
said: “I am pleased to see that this fund continues to support the rural parishes with a total
of £847,549 allocated to over 200 parish and voluntary organisation schemes since 2005.
“This year it has also proved popular with 26 applications received, resulting in 23 projects
being supported.”
This year’s successful projects are as follows:
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Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council - £561 to supply and fit vertical blinds at the
Community Centre.
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Barlestone Parish Council - £7,668 for play area improvements at May Meadow
Play Park..
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Barwell Parish Council - £1,450 towards the refurbishment of the floor in the Jubilee
Hall.
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Barwell Parish Council - £445 towards the supply and fitting of a new entrance sign
at Kirkby Road Cemetery.
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The George Ward Centre, Barwell - £636 for new tables, chairs and a table trolley
for use in the centre.
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Burbage Parish Council - £7,051 towards the installation of a large circular water
feature as a central focal point at Burbage Cemetery.
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Cadeby Parish Council - £1,500 towards tables and chairs for use in the newly
refurbished church hall.
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Cadeby Parish Council - £125 towards the installation of a new commemorative
bench for use by the community.
Cadeby Parish Council - £1,887 towards the refurbishment of the clock at All Saints
Church, to bring it back to full working condition.
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Carlton Parish Council – for the replacement of the existing parish notice boards.
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Desford Free Church - £284 towards the provision of projection facilities to support
the work of all of the groups using this facility.
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Earl Shilton Social Institute – funding for the replacement of the roof at the Stute.
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Earl Shilton Town Council - funding towards the supply and installation of two youth
shelters on parks in Earl Shilton.
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Higham-on-the-Hill Parish Council - £1,990 towards the automation of the clock at
St Peter’s Church.
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Markfield Parish Council £10,000 towards play area improvement works at
Mayflower Play Area.
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Peckleton Parish Council - £4,328 to provide public access defibrillators in each
village in the parish.
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Peckleton Village Hall - £5,475 towards the replacement of the old wooden floor at
Peckleton Village Hall.
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Sibson Village Hall Committee - £780 towards improvements to the village hall
storage area.
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Sheepy Memorial Hall - £2,263 towards the refurbishment of disabled toilets to
meet the required standards.
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Stanton-under-Bardon Village Hall Trust - £1,000 towards new equipment for use at
Stanton-under-Bardon Village Hall.
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Without Walls Christian Fellowship - £2,150 towards the replacement of the double
entrance doors to the building, and improvements to fire safety standards.
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St Margaret’s Church Parochial Church Council - £715 towards the supply and
installation of a new noticeboard at St Margaret’s Church.
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Norton Juxta Twycross Village Institute - £2,598 towards the refurbishment and
improvements to the play area.
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For more information about the fund, please contact Paul Scragg, Senior Green
Space Officer, on 01455 255983.
New mayor elected
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting when a
new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
Councillor Janice Richards, who represents Earl Shilton Ward for the Conservatives,
accepted the chain of office from the outgoing mayor, Councillor Jeff Bannister, before a
council chamber that was packed with special guests.
Cllr Richards was first elected onto the council in 2007.
She has been married for 53 years to Tony Richards and the couple have a daughter, a
son, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Prior to her retirement, Councillor Richards owned a hair and beauty salon in Earl Shilton.
During her year of office she will be supporting the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) and
Menphys Nursery in Burbage.
Her chaplain will be the Rev Martin Castle, of Ss Simon and Jude Church in Earl Shilton.
Away from the council, she enjoys walking with a local rambling club, flower arranging
and travel.
During the annual meeting Councillor Richard Allen and his fiancée Claire McCaffrey were
chosen as the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress.
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Conservatives now the ruling Group
THE Borough Council elections took place on 7 May, along with the General Election and
a number of parish council elections.
For the Borough Council, the overall outcome is that the Conservative Group is now the
controlling political party, winning 21 seats, with 12 Liberal Democrats and 1 Labour
Member being returned.
Following the election, the council held its Annual Meeting on 19 May, at which the
membership of Committee was agreed as follows:
Leader of the Council and Chairman of the Executive - Cllr Mike Hall (responsible for
communications, strategic leadership, regeneration, planning, major capital projects,
licensing and City Deals).
Deputy Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Executive - Cllr Kevin Morrell (responsible for
rural initiatives, climate change, Fairtrade and Parish Forum).
Cllr Chris Ladkin (town centre initiatives, markets, car parks and twinning).
Cllr Mark Nickerson (refuse & recycling, neighbourhood wardens, street cleaning, street
scene and parks).
Cllr Miriam Surtees (finance, ICT, asset management, revenues & benefits and customer
services).
Cllr Chris Boothby (council house management, building & repairs, and community
safety).
Cllr Russ Roberts (arts, tourism, sport, children & young people).
Cllr Amanda Wright (corporate services, equalities, Member services & partnerships).
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Free guided bike rides around the borough
FOR those who are keen to get out on their bikes and explore more of the local area this
summer, but don’t know where to start, a series of free guided bike rides in and around
Hinckley & Bosworth could be the answer.
Part of a national campaign to get more people cycling for fun and fitness, Sky Ride Local
offers a fantastic range of themed guided bike rides taking place throughout the summer
months.
British Cycling and Sky, in partnership with Leicestershire County Council and the
Borough Council, have scheduled a series of themed Sky Ride Local rides.
Guided by friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic local routes and pitched at
three different levels, the rides will explore different themes from wildlife and wilderness to
city streets and parklife.
Whether people are looking for a family day out, a social ride with friends or colleagues, to
increase their confidence on a bike or are looking for a bit more of a challenge, there are
rides that cater for everyone.
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To register for a free guided bike ride and find out more about getting into cycling,
visit: www.goskyride.com/Leicestershire
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Retailers signing-up for town centre development
THE new Sainsbury’s supermarket in Hinckley will open later this year, in time for
Christmas trading, Sainsbury’s has confirmed.
Sainsbury’s superstore forms a key part of the town centre’s multi-million pound Crescent
development, which is being constructed on the site of the former bus station by the Tin
Hat Regeneration Partnership.
Once construction work is completed, a five-screen multiplex Cineworld cinema, as well
as new shops and family restaurants, will take their place alongside Sainsbury’s.
The retailer has also unveiled its plans to open a fitness facility inside the Sainsbury’s
store. The 757 square metre (8,359 sq ft) fitness facility is believed to be the first in-store
gym in the borough.
Chris Templeman, Sainsbury’s Head of Property Acquisitions and Development, said:
“We’re looking forward to bringing extra choice for local shoppers, as well as providing
jobs for local people.”
Borough Council Chief Executive Steve Atkinson said: “I am delighted with the progress
being made on The Crescent development.
“This represents a significant investment in Hinckley which, along with the cinema and
other shops, will bring a great deal of new employment and increased prosperity to the
town.”
TK Maxx coming too
At the same time, TK Maxx – the global fashion, home and gift retail chain – has also
announced that it has exchanged contracts to take a unit at the new retail and leisure
development.
The company, which has 280 stores in the UK and Ireland, has signed up to take a 20,000
sq ft unit at the scheme.
Tony Baker, of the Tin Hat Partnership – the developer behind The Crescent Hinckley,
said it was a great start to the letting activity on the scheme and that a range of national
brands were showing strong interest.
He said: “We are very pleased to have signed up TK Maxx. It is a retailer that the people
of Hinckley have said they want to see in the town and I am delighted that The Crescent
will be delivering that.
“It is an international name and this gives us an excellent platform to build on in attracting
other retailers and occupiers here. We have very strong interest from a diverse mix of
occupiers – from retail to restaurants – and we hope to have further positive
announcements very soon.”
TK Maxx delivers great value on ever-changing selections of brand name and designer
products at prices up to 60 per cent less than the RRP and at a significant discount to the
prices in a department store or on the high street.
It originated in the USA in 1976 as TJ Maxx before opening its first TK Maxx store in the
UK in Bristol in 1994.
Bill Cullen, Deputy Chief Executive of the council, said: “I am delighted to welcome TK
Maxx to Hinckley.
“This retailer featured on our residents’ wish list for The Crescent development which,
along with Sainsbury’s, the multi-screen cinema and other shops and family restaurants
will be a popular draw for shoppers and visitors to Hinckley, creating new jobs and
boosting prosperity for the whole town.”
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‘Birthday Bash’ to mark park’s anniversary
A SPECIAL ‘birthday bash’ event is being held by the Friends of Hollycroft Park this
summer to celebrate the park’s 80th anniversary.
The event will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August and will take the place of the
annual Worldfest celebration, which was originally advertised for 27 June.
Meanwhile, the Electrified event, featuring performances by local bands, has been moved
and will now take place on Saturday 4 July.
A range of different activities are planned for the ‘birthday bash’, including a bouncy
castle, a number of bands performing on the bandstand, a story teller, craft and food stalls
and the free use of the park’s various sports facilities, such as tennis, golf, bowls and table
tennis.
The event will start at 1pm and finish at 6pm and is free to attend.
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Free advice for those at risk of falls
A SERIES of free workshops are being held across Hinckley & Bosworth for older
residents at risk from falls.
The Falls Awareness Workshops will be held during July and August and are intended for
those who have had a fall or for those who have a health-related condition (including poor
hearing and eyesight) that can affect their balance.
Carers and family members are also welcome to attend.
The workshops have been organised by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Active
Together Team, due to studies that have identified older adults are more likely to require
care or a stay in hospital after a fall.
They will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday 7 July - Millennium Hall, Burbage (2.00pm - 4.00pm)
Friday 17 July - Stoke Golding Village Hall (12noon - 2.00pm)
Thursday 23 July - Sport in Desford (10.00am - 12noon)
Tuesday 4 August - Groby Village Hall (1.00pm - 3.00pm)
Free transport will be provided for care homes or groups of five people or more. Pre
booking is essential.
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For more information contact Emma Hopkins on 01455 255875.
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Vintage photos help to celebrate town market
VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS and images of Hinckley’s market through the years were on
display as part of a special event to mark this year’s Love Your Local Market Week.
As well as seeing historical images of Hinckley Market, courtesy of Hinckley Museum and
Hinckley Past and Present, visitors to the market were encouraged to follow clues to
discover a stall they might not have noticed before or even take part in a ‘touchy-feely’
challenge to identify what’s in the box.
Hinckley Market was first established back in 1311 and over the last 700 years has grown
into a well-balanced market that now consists of approximately 60 outdoor stalls.
A thriving market takes place in the town every Monday, Friday and Saturday plus a
farmers’ market on the third Thursday of every month.
Mark Hryniw, Town Centre Manager, said: “This year, as part of Love Your Local Market
Week, we wanted to celebrate Hinckley Market and what it brings to the town now and in
the past. Hinckley market has a long history and is a valuable community asset.
“Seven hundred years on and thousands of people visit the market every week and it
continues to do well in comparison to the national trend.”
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Market welcomes new traders
HINCKLEY Market is now over 700-years-old and still going strong - but it’s always on the
lookout for new traders.
With up to 60 stalls on each market day there is a great mix of traders, creating a vibrant
market. But new traders are always welcome, especially if they will add to the mix, giving
shoppers a wider choice of high quality goods.
For those who are interested in becoming a trader there are opportunities to get on the
market at a discounted rate. A stall can be rented from as little as £10 and there is help
available in setting up, with advice on what the new stallholder needs to do.
There are plenty of new stalls which could enhance the market including those offering:
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menswear
sports goods
toys
hosiery
tools
car accessories
delicatessen and
bags.
Gary Shepherd, Markets Manager, said: “Hinckley Market is the best place to go to get
your weekly shopping, with some of the best produce around all at great value prices.
“Our aim is to keep the market as strong as possible and to attract more traders to
improve the offer of an already excellent market. “We are always on the lookout for new
traders, so feel free to contact me to see if you could trade.”
Hinckley Market takes place every Monday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm along
Castle Street, Market Place and the Borough.
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For stall bookings contact Gary Shepherd, Markets Manager, on 07966 201305 or
for more information contact Mark Hryniw, Town Centre Manager, on 01455
255755.
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Information day for residents
A RESIDENTS’ information and activity morning will be held by the Borough Council at the
George Ward Centre in Barwell on Tuesday 23 June.
The event will take place from 10.30am to 2pm, with residents invited to go along and try a
range of leisure and DIY activities as well as finding out more about local services and
opportunities to get involved.
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To register an interest and to book lunch, please contact Jacqui Kissai on 01455
255639 or email: jacqui.kissai@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
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Reminder for those claiming benefits
ANYONE who claims Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support from the Borough Council
should take note of the following:
When you receive benefits from the council, you must be sure that the information you
have given is true and complete. You must also let the Benefit Assessment Team know
immediately of changes in your circumstances that might affect your amount of benefit.
What should you do now?
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Have you had one or more changes in your circumstances which you need to tell
us about?
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Do you believe that the information the council holds in relation to your claim is
incorrect in some way?
If the answer to either of these questions is ‘yes’, don’t delay. Call 01455 238141 and tell
the Benefit Assessment Team about your change in circumstances or about the incorrect
information.
Failing to tell the council about changes in your circumstances can lead to your receiving
too much benefit that you will have to repay; it would also mean that you do not receive
your full entitlement.
It is also an offence if you provide misleading information in support of your claims for
benefit or if you fail to tell the Benefit Assessment Team of changes in your circumstances
that you know might affect your entitlement.
The council has a dedicated team of investigation officers and a zero tolerance approach
to fraud. If you suspect that someone you know is claiming benefits that they’re not
entitled to, call the Fraud Hotline on 01455 255683.
All calls are confidential and you don’t have to give your name.
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Showcase for local food
A FARMERS’ MARKET Festival showcasing locally-produced food was held in Hinckley
town centre.
The festival, which was organised by the Borough Council and supported by the NFU,
brought an array of stalls and other attractions to Castle Street.
Local farmers offered everything from meats, eggs, cheese and vegetables to pies,
pastries, coffee and cakes.
There was a vintage tractor on show, while the Hinckley and Bosworth Active Travel team
with their smoothie bike and the ‘Ewe to You’ wool spinners were also present.
Local nurseries and schools took part in a farming art competition and the winners were:
Eden Joy Mogford-Walsh, Nancy Rose Blake and Grace Leather of St Marys C of E
Primary School.
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Farmers’ Markets are held every 3rd Thursday of the month in Hinckley and on the
first Saturday of every month in Burbage.
Thousands at Common Open Day
THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to Burbage Common for its 21st annual Open Day.
The warm and dry weather attracted a larger than usual number of visitors who came
along to enjoy the great outdoors and the entertainment on offer.
The area around the visitor centre was transformed with a marquee accommodating a
wide variety of stalls including craft stalls, charity stalls and local and national
environmental charities.
In the main arena there was a programme of entertainment throughout the day, including
a performance from a group of morris dancers, a falconry display and even a fun dog
show.
Visitors also enjoyed demonstrations of traditional countryside crafts including wood
turning, leather making and wool spinning, a bird walk around the stunning bluebell woods
and pond dipping as well as den building.
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Special status for park
GRANVILLE ROAD Park in Hinckley will be designated as a ‘Centenary Field’ in memory
of the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War.
The council recommended Granville Road Park to Fields in Trust, the organisation which
is leading a nationwide initiative to secure recreational spaces in perpetuity in memory of
those who were killed in the war.
The aim of the initiative is to protect war memorial playing fields, parks and green spaces
in memory of those who lost their lives during WWI.
Granville Park was considered to be a particularly apt location for the designation because
it provided a valuable recreational space to Hinckley residents through both world wars
and was even home to a WWI tank throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
The tank was eventually dismantled to provide scrap metal for the WW2 war effort.
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Council’s website earns top rating
FOR the second year running the Borough Council’s website has been named as one of
the top public sector sites in the country.
It is one of only nine district council websites out of 407 to be awarded the four star top
rating by SOCITM, the organisation responsible for vetting public sector websites.
Every year SOCITM carries out an independent audit of all UK council websites, focusing
on the quality of the online experience, whether from a desktop or smartphone.
The audit also checks how easy it is to complete a series of tasks such as reporting a
missed bin, applying for council tax reduction, or finding out how to vote.
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Volunteers help to clean up
SHEEPY Magna volunteers are leading the way in the battle against roadside litter.
Several of the residents have been individually picking up litter on the lanes around the
parish for several years now, but recently they have come together to form a voluntary
focus group and named themselves Litter Picking United.
The group meets on a regular basis to co-ordinate and plan their efforts as well as
discussing ideas for preventing and deterring motorists from throwing litter.
The Borough Council’s Clean Neighbourhoods Team will support the group by attending
some of the meetings and providing equipment.
Senior Clean Neighbourhood officer Lisa Kirby said: “The council’s street cleaning
operatives work very hard and do a great job, but we simply don’t have the manpower or
resources to deep-clean every single area of the borough every day.
“So we hugely appreciate the efforts and enthusiasm of volunteers like Litter Pickers
United who raise the standard of cleanliness in our communities even further and make a
significant difference”.
Community groups from Twycross and Carlton also regularly join together to litter pick the
area around where they live and also deserve recognition for their efforts and
consideration.
Several other community groups in the borough were also keen to help clear litter in the
run-up to the recent King Richard III procession.
Those who are interested in organising their own community litter picks should call the
Clean Neighbourhoods Team on 01455 238141 or send an email to
streetscene@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk.
The team will supply all the equipment neededs, such as a litter picker, bag ring, gloves,
hi-vis vests and refuse bags. They will also arrange for the rubbish to be collected.
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More social clubs meet at Markfield community centre
A NEW social club aimed at children under five years of age and their parents, guardians,
grandparents and carers has been formed at Markfield
Community Sports Centre.
Called the Speedwell Club, it meets at the centre on Friday mornings from 10am to
midday.
Sessions will not only include play and activities for the children but, similar to the
Mayflower Club, the centre is also planning a series of activities and support for those who
look after the youngsters.
Entrance is only £1, which includes light refreshments for parents and carers and their
children.
Meanwhile, the Mayflower Club has secured funding from “Your Community Fund” that
will enable it to provide a new series of exciting and informative sessions in 2015 for
people over 50 and those carers who look after the sick and the elderly.
The aim of the club is to have fun, socialise and at the same time learn how to get help,
information and support.
Everyone is welcome to go along on Wednesday afternoons between 2pm to 4pm and
join in. It only costs £1 per session and this includes a “cuppa” and biscuits.
The club enjoys a programme of talks and demonstrations throughout the year, including
an annual outing to Skegness.
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New scheme set to boost rural economy
A NEW scheme aimed at boosting the rural economy across the North Warwickshire and
Hinckley & Bosworth area will be launched this summer.
It is the first time that the two boroughs have worked together in precisely this way,
although it builds on a shared commitment to work together to benefit the local economy
and improve services for local people.
The exciting partnership has secured approximately £1.4 million of European funding
through the LEADER Programme, which is delivered by the Department of Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is part-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for
Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.
The money will be allocated to businesses, groups or organisations that can demonstrate
a benefit to the local rural economy.
To be successful, applications must contribute to the creation of jobs or the development
of businesses in the rural areas.
A Local Action Group (LAG), consisting of local public, private and voluntary sector
representatives, will have the job of assessing the applications and will decide whether the
project will contribute to the overall aim of the programme.
It is anticipated that there will be considerable interest in the programme from businesses
and organisations from across North Warwickshire and Hinckley and Bosworth.
The Chair of the LAG, Sharon Earp, said: “We are clearly delighted to have been awarded
the funding, and anticipate that it will make a real difference to the future of the rural
economy”.
The borough councils and the LAG will now work together on developing the local
programme. It is anticipated that a call for applications from local organisations and
businesses will be made later this year.
Bill Cullen, Hinckley and Bosworth’s Deputy Chief Executive, said: “This is a major
partnership initiative between the two councils and will significantly benefit our rural
communities, creating local jobs and helping rural businesses.”
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Anyone who would like to know more about the programme should contact Judith
Sturley, Principal Regeneration Officer, on 01455 215855.
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Fund helps with steeple repair work
THE steeple at Stapleton Parish Church has now been repaired and made safe with the
help of the Parish and Community Initiative Fund.
A plaque to mark the completion of the project was presented to the rector following a
Songs of Praise service.
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New law means dogs must be microchipped
DOG owners are being reminded that their pets must be microchipped by 6 April next year
(2016), or they run the risk of a £500 fine.
A microchip is a small electronic device, which is the size of a grain of rice, and the
Borough Council’s Dog Warden will implant it under the skin using a special gun for a £12
fee. No anaesthetic is needed and the procedure should cause no more discomfort than a
standard vaccination.
Each microchip has a unique identification number, which is registered to the dog and the
owner’s details are placed on a national database. This number can then be read when a
scanner is passed over the chip, enabling the Dog Warden to search the national
database to find the owner’s details.
However, it is important, though, to ensure that owner’s details are kept up-to-date at all
times.
The Dog Warden Service is responsible for collecting stray dogs throughout the Borough
and also investigating dog-related complaints such as barking dogs and some dangerous
dogs.
In 2014/15 there was a 32% increase in complaints regarding dangerous dogs. Most dog
owners are very responsible but they are reminded that their pets should be kept under
control at all times especially when in a public place.
The Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced new powers that can
be used to deal with dogs that are not being kept under control. This can result in a notice
being served and if the notice is not complied with a fixed penalty of £100 can be issued.
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For more information call 01455 255946.
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Police aim to reassure rural communities
AN OPERATION to boost confidence in the police and partner agencies among Hinckley
and Bosworth’s rural community has been launched by Leicestershire Police.
The operation will see the visibility of officers boosted in rural areas and residents given
greater access to information about crime problems in their area as well as crime
prevention advice.
Bill Cullen, the Borough Council’s Deputy Chief Executive, said: “The council will be
working closely with the police and partners to help tackle rural crime and will use its
nationally-acclaimed Endeavour Partnership team to engage with communities.”
The operation will include targeted patrols in rural areas, targeting of offenders who
commit rural crime, target hardening of property to reduce the likelihood of theft and
proactive communication with the rural communities in the borough.
Common rural crimes in the borough include theft of fuel, trailers, machinery and metals.
Rural crime is on the increase and this operation intends to halt this trend.
Cllr Chris Boothby, Chair of the Community Safety Partnership (CSP), said: “Everyone
who lives and works in our rural communities should be vigilant and report any suspicious
activity.”
To report a crime or suspicious activity call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, where life is in danger or a crime is in
progress, always call 999.
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For more information on rural crime visit www.leics.police.uk/rural-crime
Tips to cut burglary and car crime
HELPFUL advice to help prevent burglary and car crime during the summer months has
been issued by the Community Safety Partnership in Hinckley & Bosworth.
A series of simple measures can be taken by residents to reduce their chances of falling
victim to opportunist thieves.
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cars should always be locked and the windows shut - even if the vehicle is only
being left for a short time or it is parked in front of the house;
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small windows in houses should never be left open in the belief it is safe;
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before spending time in the garden, householders should ensure windows and
doors to the front of the house are secure;
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property should always be securely locked when going out;
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valuables should not be left on display in the car;
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car keys should be left in a safe place in the home and not left near to doorways
and windows.
Report any crime or suspicious behaviour by calling the police on 101, or 999 in an
emergency.
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Summer Events Guide
JUNE
Sat 13th: PROMS IN THE PARK. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. A rousing programme of
music performed by local school orchestras and singers. Time: 6pm to 9pm.
Sat 13th & Sun 14th: OPEN GARDENS. Desford & Botcheston Open Gardens. Children’s
Trail, refreshments, plant stall, art & crafts, music and more. Time: 11am to 6pm. Price:
adults £3. Contact: Pat Crane on 01455 823537.
Sat 13th, Sun 14th & Sat 20th: MEET THE BIRDS. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre,
Sutton Cheney. An opportunity to fly birds of prey. Price: adults £2.50, child £1.50. Prebooking required. Contact: 01455 293341.
Sat 13th to Sun 28th: MARKET BOSWORTH FESTIVAL. Market Bosworth. Various
events taking place in the village. See: www.bosworthfestival.co.uk
Sun 14th: WATERLOO MEMORIAL SERVICE. Ss Simon and Jude Church. A special
service commemorating the Battle of Waterloo. bicentenary Time: 10.45pm. Contact:
01455 843386.
Sun 14th: ANNUAL BABY SHOW. Hinckley Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley. A
range of stalls, demonstrations and activities for expectant parents and those with children
under five. Time: 10am to 1.30pm. Free.
Tues 16th to Sat 20th: MUSICAL COMEDY. Concordia Theatre, Hinckley. The Youth
Theatre present “Bugsy Malone”. Contact: Ann Moore on 07852 730904.
Weds 17th: TOWN CENTRE RUN. Hinckley town centre. Take part in the popular town
centre races and raise money for LOROS. 1 mile and a 5km runs. Time: 6pm to 8.30pm.
Thurs 18th: TALK. Hinckley Library. “Medieval Manor Houses in Leicestershire” with Peter
Liddle. Time: 12noon to 1pm. Price: members £3, non-members £4.50. Contact: 0116 305
2500.
Thurs 18th: TALK. Cafe Espanol, Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Hugh
Beavin talks on “The evolution of England`s heritage”. Time: 7.30pm. Price: £3 or free
admission with museum membership card.
Fri 19th to Sun 21st: LAINFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL. Twycross. Time: from 10am on
Friday, and 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Prices: adult from £48 to £68, 12-15 yrs £35 to
£55 and under 12s free. Contact: Michael Lain on 07790 260253, or www.lainfest.co.uk
Sat 20th: MUSIC IN THE MEAD. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Live music from “Tuxedo
Junction”. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free.
Sat 20th: BATTLEFIELD WALK. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney.
Extended 7.5 mile (12k) walk. No dogs. Time: 9.30am to 4pm. Pre-booking. Price: adults
£17, concessions £12. Contact: 01455 290429.
Sat 20th: MUSIC CONCERT. St Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Market Bosworth. Hinckley
Choral Union concert. Time: 7.30pm. Price: £10.
Sun 21st: BURBAGE CARNIVAL. Starts in Windsor Street Burbage at 12 noon. Parade
followed by funfair and fete on the Carnival Field. More information:
www.burbagecarnival.com.
Sat 27th: ARMED FORCES DAY. Hinckley town centre. Outdoor service in Argents Mead
and a parade through the town centre. Time: 11am.
Sat 27th & Sun 28th: CONFLICT 1485. Bosworth Battlefield Country Park, Sutton Cheney.
Meet warriors from the past. Time: 11am - 3pm. Price: adults £2.50, concessions £1.50.
Contact: 01455 290429.
JULY
Sat 4th: MUSIC IN THE MEAD. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Live music from “Beneath the
Lights”. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free.
Sun 5th: SOAP BOX DERBY. Castle Street, Hinckley. Hinckley BID’s sixth annual Soap
Box Derby. Time: 11am. Contact: 01455 698494.
Sat 11th: SUMMER FAYRE. Green Towers Hinckley Club For Young People, Richmond
Road, Hinckley. Community event. Time: 11am to 3pm. Price: adults £1, children free.
Contact: 01455 230468.
Sat 11th & Sun 12th: SOLDIERS’ CAMP. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton
Cheney. Meet medieval soldiers and families. Time: 11am to 3pm. Price: adults £2.50,
child £1.50. Contact: 01455 290429.
Weds 15th, 22nd & 29th: SUMMER OF FUN. Hinckley town centre. A summer
programme of family entertainment organised by Hinckley BID. Free. Time: 1pm to 3pm.
More details: www.hinckleybid.co.uk.
Thurs 16th: CLASSIC VEHICLE MEET. Market Place, Hinckley. Classic Vehicles park in
the Market Place. Time: 5.30pm to 8pm. Contact: 01455 698494.
Fri 17th: TALK. Hinckley Library. “Who’s Buried Where in Leicestershire” with Julie Wood.
Time: 12noon to 1pm. Price: members £3, non-members £4.50. Contact: 0116 305 2500.
Sat 18th: MUSIC IN THE MEAD. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Live music from “Over the
Limit”. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free.
Sun 19th: BATTLEFIELD WALK. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney.
Extended 7.5 mile (12k) walk. No dogs. Time: 9.30am to 4pm. Pre-booking. Price: adults
£17, concessions £12. Contact: 01455 290429.
Tues 21st: COSTUMED GUIDED WALK. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton
Cheney. The walk is led by a costumed guide. Time: 11am & 2pm. Price: adults £4.50,
child £3.25. Contact: 01455 290429.
Fri 24th to Sun 26th: STEAM FAIR & CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL. The Goods Shed, Station
Road, Market Bosworth. Price: £5, CAMRA members free. Free minibus to and from
Hinckley (must book). More details: www.hinckleyandbosworthcamra.org.uk
Tues 28th: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. Earl Shilton Library. For 4 to 12 year-olds. Time:
10.30am to 12noon. Price: £2 per child. Booking essential. Contact: 0116 305 28392.
Weds 29th: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. Hinckley Library. For 4 to 12 year-olds. Time:
10.30am to 12noon or 2.30pm to 4pm. Price: £2 per child. Booking essential. Contact:
0116 305 2500.
Fri 31st: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. Hinckley Library. For 4 to 12 year-olds. Time: 11am
to 1pm. Price: £2 per child. Booking essential. Contact: 0116 305 2500.
Fri 31st: FOLK MUSIC. St Peter’s Hall, Park Street, Market Bosworth. Singer-guitarist Bob
Fox. Time: 7.30pm. Price: £12.50. Contact: Lyn Starkey on 01455 292466.
AUGUST
Sat 1st: MUSIC IN THE MEAD. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Live music from “Treacle Town”.
Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free.
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd: CONFLICT 1485. Bosworth Battlefield Country Park, Sutton Cheney.
Meet warriors from the past. Time: 11am - 3pm. Price: adults £2.50, concessions £1.50.
Contact: 01455 290429.
Sun 2nd BARLESTONE FUN DAY. The Sports Field, Bosworth Road, Barlestone. Time:
12noon to 4pm. Contact: Cathie on 01455 292957.
Mon 3rd: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. Hinckley Library. For 4 to 12 year-olds. Time: 11am
to 1pm. Price: £2 per child. Booking essential. Contact: 0116 305 2500.
Mon 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th: MUSEUM WASH DAYS. Hinckley and District Museum,
Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Learn about old-fashioned wash days. Time: 11am to 3pm.
Price: adults £1, children 50p. Contact Phillip Lindley on 01455 251218.
Mon 3rd to Fri 7th: SNAPDRAGON FESTIVAL. Various locations. Hinckley’s very own
children and family festival including “National Playday”. See centre pages for more
details.
Tues 4th to Thurs 6th: SHILTON BY THE SEA. Wood Street Park, Earl Shilton. Let the
seaside come to you. Build sandcastles, have a donkey ride and enjoy an ice-cream.
Time: 11am to 5pm. Contact: 01455 843386.
Weds 5th, 12th & 19th: SUMMER OF FUN. Hinckley town centre. A summer programme
of family entertainment organised by Hinckley BID. Free. Time: 1pm to 3pm. More details:
www.hinckleybid.co.uk.
Sat 8th: ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Ratby Sports Club, Desford Lane, Ratby.
Time: public entry 2pm. Price: adults £1, children free. Contact: Faye on 0116 238 6836.
Weds 12th: CHILDREN’S PLAY. Hinckley Library. Spark Arts present “A Boy and a Bear
in a Boat”. Time: 2.30 to 3.30pm. For 5 to 9 year-olds. Price: £3 per child. Booking
essential. Contact: 0116 305 2500.
Weds 12th: COSTUMED GUIDED WALK. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton
Cheney. The walk is led by a costumed guide. Time: 11am & 2pm. Price: adults £4.50,
child £3.25. Contact: 01455 290429.
Fri 14th & 28th: JIVE NIGHT. Wykin District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley.
Time: 7.30pm to 11.15pm (jive lesson 7.30pm to 8.30pm). Price: £3.50. Contact: Elaine
and David Atkins on 01455 840052.
Sat 15th: MUSIC IN THE MEAD. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Live music from “Covernote”.
Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free.
Sat 15th & Sun 16th: WATERLOO RE-ENACT-MENT. Weaver Springs Park, Earl Shilton.
A re-enactment to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, courtesy of the
Earl Shilton to Waterloo Historical Group. Contact: 01455 843386.
Thurs 20th: CLASSIC VEHICLE MEET. Market Place, Hinckley. Classic Vehicles park in
the Market Place. Time: 5.30pm to 8pm. Contact: 01455 698494.
Fri 21st: TALK. Hinckley Library. “Leicestershire in the ‘40s and ‘50s” with David Bell.
Time: 12noon to 1pm. Price: members £3, non-members £4.50. Contact: 0116 305 2500.
Sat 22nd: EARL SHILTON TOWN SHOW. Age UK, Earl Shilton. Fruit, veg, flowers, crafts
and home produce on show. Time: 10am to 5pm. Contact: 01455 843386.
Sat 22nd & Sunday 23rd: BATTLE OF BOSWORTH WEEKEND. Bosworth Battlefield
Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney. Discover more about the battle of 1485 where Richard III
fought for his crown and see the battle re-enacted. Contact: 01455 290429.
Tues 25th: GHOST WALK. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney. Time:
7pm. Price: £12 booking essential. Contact: 01455 290429.
Sat 29th to Mon 31st: FLOWER FESTIVAL. St Mary’s Church, Barwell. Various times over
the weekend, including concert by Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade on Saturday at
7pm. Contact: Colin Sewell on 01455 842944.
Sun 30th & Mon 31st: WARRIORS THROUGH THE AGES. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage
Centre, Sutton Cheney. Time: 11am to 3pm. Price: adults £2.50, child £1.50. Contact:
01455 290429.
Sun 30th: HINCKLEY CARNIVAL. Hinckley town centre. The procession will assemble at
John Cleveland College and start at 1pm. Lots of activities, live music, attraction, stalls
and more. Time: 12noon to 6pm. For more information visit
www.hinckleycarnival.com.
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Wedding Fair celebrations
A VISITOR to the successful Wedding Fair held at Hinckley’s Atkins Building received a
selection of prizes during an exclusive ice-cream tasting session in the Ceremony Suite.
Vickie Bailey of Hinckley was invited to sample the selection of delicious ice creams by
Janet and Keith Morton of Morton’s Vintage Hire, who donated the tasting session as one
of the prizes in a special draw for visitors.
As well as the tasting session, Vickie also won a photo shoot from Michelle Kemp
Photography; £50 designer travel vouchers from Sue Todd, a local independent travel
retailer; and a discount on bridal make-up from Wendy Louise.
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To book an appointment to see the Registrar with a view to getting married at the
Atkins Building, please call 0116 305 65 65.
Special event will show town’s support for Armed Forces
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade will be held in Hinckley at the end of June to
enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
The service will take place in Argents Mead on Saturday 27 June at 11.15am, followed by
a parade down Castle Street. A salute will be taken outside Tulips on Regent Street and
hand-held flags will be handed out to the public to show their support.
Organised by the Borough Council and the Hinckley Combined Ex-service Association,
the event will include representatives from several regiments, nationalities, sections and
services, including the local cadet forces.
All are welcome to attend this free event.
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For more information about the event contact Liz Causon on 01455 255870.
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Walking back to happiness
MANY people interested in increasing their levels of physical activity are nervous about
what to expect when getting back into exercise.
So to reassure them that the Walking for Health scheme is safe, all their walks in Hinckley
& Bosworth have received a certificate of accreditation.
As well as acting as a quality assurance mark for walkers, the robust set of criteria that
schemes are required to meet also inspires confidence from funders, partners, and
volunteers, helping schemes to thrive and grow.
The following walks make up the walking for health scheme in Hinckley and Bosworth:
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Tuesday - Rectory Lane Car Park, Market Bosworth (10am)
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Tuesday - Methodist Church, Earl Shilton (10am)
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Wednesday - Burbage Common Visitor Centre Car Park (10.15am)
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Thursday - Groby Village Hall (9.45am)
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Friday - Barwell Methodist Church (10am)
Children’s activities at Burbage Common
A PROGRAMME of events has been organised for Burbage Common during the school
summer holidays.
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14 July: Minibeast Hunt (11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm). Discover what
creepy crawlies can be found at Burbage Common. Age: 5 to 12 years. Price:
£2.50 per child.
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28 July: Den Building (11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm). Learn how to
make a den and have a go yourself. Age: 5 to 12 years. Price: £2.50 per child.
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11 August: Pond Dipping (11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm). Find out
what lives in the pond at Burbage Common. Age: 5 to 12 years. Price: £2.50 per
child.
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25 August: Natural Art (11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm). Create your
own art using natural materials. Age: 5 to 12 years. Price: £2.50 per child.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so please call 01455
255829 to book a place.
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Book now for Over 50s Day
THE organisers of this year’s Over 50s Day are already working hard to make Friday 18
September another great success.
A mix of activities, talks and demonstrations to suit all tastes is being planned.
They include: archery, Bollywood dancing, cholesterol checks, dancing, exercise, hand
massage, juggling, Mature Movers, oil painting, pool and snooker, reflexology and wall
climbing - to name a few.
Priority parking at the Green Towers venue will be given to blue badge holders and for
others arriving by car, a free shuttle service will operate between Ashby Road Sports Club
and the Green Towers venue. Further information will be provided after booking.
Those who have other transport needs not met by public transport or the previous options,
should indicate this on the booking form.
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For further information call Kate or Emma at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland on
01455 619519 Or email kate.webb@ageukleics.org.uk
Re-launch for town’s Atkins Gallery
THE Gallery at Hinckley’s Atkins Building is now under new management, with the new
team focused on using the space for displaying local and regional art.
The layout and price structure of the Gallery has been revised to make it more accessible
for individual artists and groups, while at the same time making it suitable for use as a
performance space.
The Gallery Cabinets are also available for exhibiting smaller scale art and craft items
such as ceramics, jewellery, prints and greeting cards, while the Reception Gallery is a
free space for local artists and community groups.
Atkins Team launched the new gallery layout this spring with the Coventry University
Drawing Prize - a collection of pieces from staff and students past and present from
Coventry University - and Christina Lauder Fellowship Prize Portraits, an award-winning
collection of child portrait photography with both exhibitions well received.
What’s on in the Atkins Gallery?
To 20 June - North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Student Show
Following on from the successful NWHC 2015 staff show entitled “Finding Time”, this
student exhibition features a wide variety of 2D, 3D and digital art and design from local
up-and-coming talent.
From 25 June - Hinckley Business Market 2015
An annual event being held across Atkins Building with local business exhibitions,
seminars, workshops, social media interaction. Those interested in exhibiting, sponsoring
or attending the events please contact the organisers at events@konnect2grow.co.uk
From 10 July to 2 August - Themed Series Open Exhibitions
The first exhibition in a series of themed open exhibitions open to all. The theme is
Summer Holiday encompassing everything from trips home and away, sitting in the
garden to any activities or memories evoked by this time of year with all mediums
welcome. The entry fee is £12 for up to three items with piece submission dates from 1 to
3 July.
From 10 September to 12 September - 8th Hinckley CAMRA Beer Festival
Three day event of local ales, ciders and perries with live music on the Friday night. For
more information or to sponsor a cask please email
beerfestivalorganiser@hinckleyandbosworthcamra.org.uk
From 19 September to 10 October - Contour
A group of six artists working in a variety of sculpture and fine art who graduated from
University of Nottingham with BA Hons in Fine Art in 2012 with two members of the group
going on to achieve a MA Fine Art from Nottingham Trent University.
From 17 October to 31 October – The Big Draw!
Free family fun during the October half term with this National Museum and Gallery Event.
The gallery will be a blank canvas ready for visitors to draw and colour their own ideas
and stories or contribute to the Stories from Atkins Building’s factory past.
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For more information on exhibiting at the Atkins Building please call 01455 247070
or email info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk
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Grant helps town church repairs
A GRANT for £10,000 has been awarded to St Mary’s Church in Hinckley towards the
cost of refurbishing two of the church’s main artefacts.
The award has been made by the Borough Council’s Hinckley Community Initiative Fund
and will help with the repair of the church clock and tune-playing machine, both of which
form part of the town’s heritage and date back to 1876 and 1793 respectively.
The aim of the fund, which is administered by the council, is to enable people and
community groups within Hinckley to improve facilities and the quality of life for the
residents of the town.
Work on the scheme is set to start this year and will be completed before the end of March
2016.
The fund mirrors the successful Parish and Community Initiative Fund, which has been
successfully helping to fund community projects in the parished areas of the Borough for
the past 10 years.
The key features of the Hinckley fund are:
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a maximum grant of £10,000 per project, with a maximum 50% of the capital cost
funded
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only capital items will be funded
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only constituted community groups with a bank account within Hinckley may apply
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applications to be made before the end of December 2015 and projects completed
by April 2016.
Funding is still available from the Hinckley Community Grant, and if anyone thinks they
meet the criteria and would like an application form they should contact the Green Spaces
team at the Borough Council on 01455 255983.
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Credit union can help with money worries
WITH the credit crunch not showing signs of abating any time soon and with money
worries still hanging over most people’s heads, Clockwise Credit Union is able to offer a
number of products and services which may help.
Clockwise is one of the UK’s fastest growing financial co-operatives and because it is a
not-for-profit organisation, it passes on any savings it makes directly to its members.
In times of financial worries people often turn to wherever they can to get extra cash but
end up having to make huge repayments to doorstop lenders, money shops and some
banks.
With finances constantly being stretched, Clockwise could help people pay for that
important item or occasion, consolidate debts or manage money better by offering low
cost loans and budgeting options.
Clockwise carry out assessments to ensure that people do not borrow more than they can
afford to repay.
Among Clockwise’s most popular products is the Budget Account.
A lot of people can lose track of bills coming out at different dates, often going overdrawn
and attracting charges.
This ‘Jam Jar’ account allows them to set aside certain pots of money for expenses like
rent and bills so that they always have money in their account to make those payments
and know how much they have left over.
Clockwise offers loans between £50 and £10,000 based on affordability and is able to
tailor repayments to suit everyone’s budget. Because it can offer loans for smaller
amounts (something most banks are unable to do) it ensures that people only borrow what
they need.
People can also top up existing loans within a pre-agreed limit.
With APRs as low as 8.7% and no higher than 42.6% - compared to some competitors
who charge up to 632% - Clockwise makes it easier for people to get affordable loans.
If members want to pay their loans back earlier they can do without having to pay the
outstanding interest.
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To find out more about Clockwise please visit www.clockwise.coop or call 0116
242 3906 or pop into Next Generation, 108 Castle Street, Hinckley every
Wednesday morning between 10am and 1pm.
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Make sure your brown bin is used correctly
WRONG items are still being mixed in with the garden waste, which is causing problems
at the composting site and could lead to some loads being sent to landfill.
Wrong items have to be taken out otherwise they will spoil the composting process. If
residents put incorrect items in their bin, this has consequences for the crew and for the
whole composting process.
It isn’t safe to take items out of the vehicle hopper so the crew have to wait until the
vehicle empties its load at the composting site.
By this time, the contents are compacted, making it harder to find and remove them. This
is a hand-sorting process and is extremely unpleasant when loose dog waste, pet waste
and general rubbish has to be removed.
So the brown bin should only be used for these items:
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grass cuttings
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tree prunings
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flowers
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plants
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hedge clippings
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leaves
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twigs
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bark
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small branches
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annual weeds
Soil, stones, rubble and treated wood are not suitable for this type of composting process.
Residents who are unsure how to dispose of these items, or have lots of garden waste to
dispose of, should contact the Borough Council for advice, visit the Leicestershire County
Council website at www.leics.gov.uk/waste or call 0116 305 0001.
Pet waste
Please do NOT use the brown wheeled bin for any type of pet waste. Pet waste should be
bagged and put in the refuse (black) bin.
The council will not empty garden bins containing incorrect articles and may have to
withdraw the service from properties who persistently present incorrect items.
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Bargain compost bins on offer
THE bargain bin promotion is again available to residents in the borough who want to
compost at home - and this year the prices are down!
Leicestershire County Council has teamed up with www.getcomposting.com to
provide an exclusive offer of compost bins and other great green products.
Composting at home cuts CO2 emissions and turns most kitchen and garden waste into a
free supply of compost that will keep gardens blooming year after year.
Prices start at £10.98 for a 220 litre black compost bin (recommended price is £39) and
come with the following advantages:
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no assembly
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made in the UK from recycled plastic
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guaranteed for 15 years
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buy one get one half price (terms and conditions apply)
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one-off delivery charge of £5.99 per order applies
Easy to order
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Online at www.getcomposting.com
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Telephone 0844 571 4444 quoting reference LW910L
Water butts and other products also available.
Make the most of your recycling containers
Wear and tear
If a caddy is showing signs of wear and tear and is no longer staying on the rim of the bin
then contact the council, which will provide a replacement and take away the damaged
caddy at the same time.
No caddies on the ground
The caddy is designed to fit to one side of the wheeled bin so that it doesn’t need to be
moved in order to put non-paper or card recyclable items in the bin. Caddies should not be
removed from the bin on collection. Even if there are no items in the bottom of the bin and
only paper or card in the caddy, the bin should still be presented with the caddy inside.
Large boxes
If large boxes won’t fit into the caddy, just flatten them and place next to the recycling bin.
If there are lots of boxes then it’s best to fit them inside each other.
Contaminated card and paper
Card or paper that has been contaminated by food waste cannot be accepted
unfortunately. Card and paper needs to be of high quality for it to be recycled. Liquids and
food waste degrade the material quality making it non-acceptable for recycling into similar
products.
Need to recycle shredded paper?
Those who need to recycle shredded paper should keep a cardboard box handy by their
shredder and tip the contents into it as needed. Then when the box is full, the lid can be
closed and the box placed next to the recycling bin on collection day.
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Take care who you pay for waste disposal
RESIDENTS are being urged to take care over who they pay to take waste away from
their homes.
This is because fly-tipping is more common than many people think and costs the
taxpayers of Hinckley & Bosworth around £25,000 every year.
From small deposits of one or two black sacks, through to full van loads of construction
material, green waste and tyres, the Borough Council has to deal with about 40 incidents
of fly tipping every month.
Earlier this year the council prosecuted Matthew Dowell of Ferness Road, Hinckley for
dumping waste on Green Lane near Upton. He was fined £190, and ordered to pay a
victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £50 by Leicester magistrates.
The court was told he was paid to remove the waste from a house in Hinckley, with the
residents who employed him assuming he would dispose of it at a local tip.
So following this case, the council’s Clean Neighbourhoods Team are keen to make the
public more wary of individuals or small business who offer to take away waste for a
seemingly small fee. It could be that their waste will end up on the roadside nearby.
If it isn’t possible for householders or businesses to take their own waste to a domestic tip
site then people need to bear in mind their legal duty of care when it comes to employing
anyone other than the council to remove the waste for them.
Under this duty, individuals are required to take reasonable measures to ensure that
waste produced on their property is passed on to an authorised person who will dispose of
the waste responsibly.
Businesses that carry waste should be registered with the Environment Agency as
licensed waste carriers.
Businesses and the trades have to pay to dispose of waste, so always beware of being
offered unusually low prices for this service coupled with the absence of the appropriate
registration.
As part of the duty of care legislation, if the waste can be traced back to its source and
reasonable steps haven’t been taken to comply with the duty of care then they may be
liable for a fine of up to £5,000.
Clean Neighbourhood Officer Luke Clements said: “We recommend to the public and
businesses alike that they check for the waste carrier’s licence and also keep a record of
the removal by using a waste transfer note.
“This includes the carrier’s details, the waste that was given to them and when it was
taken. This note needs to be signed by both parties.”
Councillor Mark Nickerson, Executive Member responsible for Neighbourhood Services,
said: “I hope residents will report any incidents of fly tipping. Apart from ruining our
countryside it is also costing council taxpayers a lot of money to clean it up, money which
could be spent on more important projects to benefit local residents.
“It’s also worth remembering that for a small charge, the council will come and collect
bulky items such as furniture, appliances and sheds etc.
“The team will also be increasing their deployment of CCTV cameras in a variety of known
fly tipping hotspots.”
The maximum penalty on conviction for a fly tipping offence is £50,000 and the possibility
of a one year prison sentence.
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The team is also encouraging everyone to report any fly tipping incidents they
witness, especially if a vehicle registration can be provided.
Call the council on 01455 238141 or visit www.hinckley-
bosworth.gov.uk/streetcleaning
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How to dispose of bulky items
ANYONE who wants to dispose of large, unwanted household items will be interested to
know that the Borough Council runs a collection service for bulky goods.
It is ideal for residents who have items such as furniture and white goods to dispose of but
are unable to transport them to their local tip site.
A small fee is charged for the collection, with up to three items costing £21.50 and four or
five costing £32.50. The fee covers the council’s collection and disposal costs.
Residents should be wary of other roaming roadside collectors, who don’t make a charge.
There is a possibility they will be removing the valuable parts from the item and then
illegally fly tipping the remains to avoid the legitimate disposal costs.
Further details of what we can and can’t collect are available online at www.hinckleybosworth.gov.uk/largeitem.
Collections take place every Thursday. Items can be left outside the property if
householders won’t be in when the collection takes place.
To book a collection call 01455 238141.
Asbestos collection service
Meanwhile, the council also provides an asbestos removal and collection service for
residents.
Quotes are available for the complete removal of garages and sheds and the part-removal
of items such as asbestos roofs.
All quotes will be priced on an individual basis, assessing the structure to be dismantled,
the type and quantity of the asbestos and travelling arrangements.
Litter pick on the menu for restaurant staff
A LITTER pick carried out by the staff of McDonald’s Restaurant in Hinckley resulted in 12
bags of refuse being collected.
The pick took place around Wheatfield Way, the Northern Perimeter Road, Stoke Road
and Richmond Park.
On your marks for town runs
RUNNERS of all ages and abilities will be donning their running shoes when Hinckley
plays host to the sixth town centre road runs on Wednesday 17 June.
There is a five kilometre race and a one mile ‘Colourfun Run’, providing participants with
the chance to raise funds for local hospices, as well as having fun and improving their
health.
The aim of the Colourfun Run, which starts in Station Road at 6.45pm, is to attract
participants who would not normally think of taking part in a running event.
All they need to do is to wear a white t-shirt and at selected points along the course
runners will be doused in colours.
The colours are made of corn starch and food grade dye, are completely biodegradable
and non-toxic and will wash away in contact with water.
All proceeds will go to LOROS and the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.
Meanwhile the 5k race will start at 7.30pm in Castle Street and will be run as a proper
race.
The 5k distance is just over three miles so is perfect for people looking for their first race,
to challenge themselves and to aim to get a time.
To register visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/events and use quote code
COLOURFUN (quoting this code means all proceeds will be equally split between the two
charities).
Meanwhile, road closures will be necessary to enable the event to take place and these
will be effective between 6pm and 8.30pm, affecting the following roads:
The Horsefair, Station Road, Hawley Road, Rugby Road, Regent Street, Market Place,
Church Walk, Castle Street, Hill Street, Mount Road, Argents Mead, The traffic light of
B590 with B4109, Willowbank Road, Granby Road, Rutland Road, Granville Road, Trinity
Lane, Waterloo Road, Lancaster Road, George Street, The Borough, Orchard Street,
Thornycroft Road, Hurst Road, Clarendon Road, Priesthills Road, Coley Close, Springfield
Road, Royal Court and Queens Road.
Travel operators, residents and businesses who may be affected by the road closures will
be notified prior to the event.
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For more information please contact Liz Causon on 01455 255870 or email:
Liz.Causon@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
New workplace travel network launched
A NEW workplace travel network has been launched for Hinckley businesses.
Smartgo Hinckley will provide local employers and their staff with a range of travel benefits
and services to help make commuting and business travel cheaper, easier and more
sustainable.
The Smartgo Hinckley membership package includes access to travel discounts with
Arriva, Europcar, Eversure, National Railcards, Sixt and Stagecoach Midland and more,
providing financial, health and environmental benefits for employers and their staff.
Smartgo also provides tools to facilitate research and expertise to help address transport
issues such as parking overflow, for example.
The network also offers a single voice for employers to generate effective engagement
with public bodies and transport providers.
Smartgo Hinckley, in partnership with the Borough Council and the Active Travel Hinckley
team, is supported through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Department for
Transport, European Regional Development Fund and Leicestershire County Council.
To find out more about the Smartgo Hinckley programme, call 0116 216 8326, email:
info@smartgo.co.uk or visit www.smartgo.co.uk
Shelley Harvey, Chair of Hinckley Business Association (HBA), said: “One of the main
aims of the HBA is to encourage the improvement of local facilities and conditions for
businesses to succeed. The development of a workplace travel network for local
employers and their staff can clearly support this aim and so we would encourage our
members and other businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth to get involved with Smartgo
Hinckley.”
Smartgo Hinckley is developed and co-ordinated by specialist sustainable travel
consultancy, Go Travel Solutions.
Robin Pointon, Managing Director at Go Travel Solutions, added: “Smartgo Hinckley is the
latest in a series of business travel networks that we have successfully launched locally
and nationally.”
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Sporting students win gold
STUDENTS from secondary schools in the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough won three gold
medals in the Leicestershire & Rutland Sport (LRS) Spring School Games Championships
held at Loughborough.
The games showcased 15 different sporting competitions, ranging from boccia for pupils
with a severe learning difficulty to indoor rowing for Year 11 pupils. The day was
supported by a number of elite athletes and a workforce of volunteers and sports leaders.
With teams in all 15 competitions, Hinckley & Bosworth students won three gold and two
bronze medals, plus two Spirit of the Games awards. Gold medals were won by: Netball
Year 7 Girls; Rowing Year 9 Mixed and Volleyball Key Stage 4 Girls.
Bill Cullen, Vice Chairman of the LRS, said: “This was a tremendously inclusive event
which showcased the great talents of our young people.”
The success was due to the commitment of the schools, the teachers, sports leaders and
athletes, as well as the partners who work with the Hinckley & Bosworth School Sport &
Physical Activity Network.
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Mark Cox visits Desford tennis club
FORMER tennis star Mark Cox visited Desford in April to open the tennis club’s new
viewing shelter.
Over 60 members attended the event to watch the former British no. 1 and world-ranked
no.13 cut the ribbon and to enjoy a Wimbledon-style tea of cakes and Bucks Fizz.
The shelter which comprises a kitchen, toilets, store room and the room itself was funded
by a £50,000 grant from the Biffa Award, for which the club is very grateful.
Sport in Desford (SiD), the umbrella charity under which all the clubs operate, also
organised the installation of 84 new solar panels by Eco Environments Ltd on several
roofs including the tennis shelter.
These were funded by £25,000 from Lafarge Tarmac Ltd through Derbyshire
Environmental Trust, £20,000 from the Bailey Will Trust and £5,000 from a charity called
Pure Leapfrog.
Sport in Desford now boasts 176 solar panels, making it the first sports facility in
Leicestershire to be electricity neutral, and resulting in substantial financial savings, saving
over 20 tonnes of CO2 per year and using the feed-in tariff to reinvest in the facility.
Sue Houghton, the Chair of SiD, said: “This brilliant new facility will enhance and support
the excellent work going on here and particularly with our lively and growing junior section.
It’s a great club to be a part of.”
The club has made massive strides since it was formed seven years ago and welcomes
players of all ages and abilities to the club.
The Borough Council supports and advises clubs and groups on funding to improve their
facilities and get more people participating in sport.
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For more information please contact Graeme Chilvers, Health and Recreation
Manager, on 01455 255678 or email Graham.chilvers@hinckleybosworth.gov.uk.
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New faces at leisure centre
THE new operators of Hinckley Leisure Centre, Places for People Leisure (PfP), have a
long history in managing leisure centres on behalf of local authorities.
The range of activities vary but all PfP’s centres have customer service at the heart of
what they do to ensure people have a fantastic experience every time they visit.
The gyms offer variety, motivation, support and great equipment. And people can save
money with one of their fantastic memberships.
PfP have brought in some new faces to help boost the current management team at
Hinckley Leisure Centre.
Tarzem Shoker has been appointed as the General Manager to manage both the present
and new facility.
Meanwhile, Nick Jones has been appointed as Operations Manager.
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Brush up your bike skills
RESIDENTS in Hinckley and Bosworth are being offered the chance to boost their bike
skills with a free adult cycling course.
The free courses will be run over the summer at a number of venues across the borough.
Each session is run over five weeks and lasts two hours.
Courses are taking place in the following locations:
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Earl Shilton, Weavers Close School. Tuesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, starting on 9
June.
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Burbage Junior School. Thursdays, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, starting on 6 August.
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Barwell, William Bradford Academy. Saturdays, from 10am to 12noon, starting on 5
September.
A Leicestershire County Council spokesperson said: “Our cycling courses cater for all
levels, to give even the most inexperienced riders confidence at taking to the road.
“The free courses can also help you to get fit and save money by choosing to travel by
bike.”
The courses are aimed at anyone aged over 16 who has never ridden a bike before,
hasn’t cycled since childhood or those who are looking to build their skills and confidence.
Equipment, including helmets and bicycles, will be available for loan on the day.
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For more information and to book a place visit
www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/cycling-courses or call 0116 305 8116.