Village news

Sutton Bonington Mike Elliot 0115 937 6506 elliottnews@btconnect.com

VILLAGE SHOW. With this year’s event over, officials of Sutton Bonington Show are now looking to 2018 to start their plans for what will be the 32nd event.

The show, 11 days ago, again provided visitors with lots of entertainment and reactions from those attending confirmed the good thoughts they had of the event, recognised as one of the best of its kind in the area.

The organising committee said every year they try to bring a variety of entertainment and new trading stalls and it seemed they had succeeded in this for what was the 31st annual show. “Great show”, “Wonderful day out”, and “Well done” was some of the comments to show gate staff as visitors left at the end of the day

As usual the flower, vegetable and produce show, was a big hit and during the day drew hundreds of people to its marquee.

With over 500 entries in the near 100-classes there were many exceptionally high standard exhibits on display and Frank Clarke, one of the officers, said they were ‘very pleased’ with the sport they had been give. Results in the show were: Fruit Cooking apples of one kind: 1 S Gallagher, 2 D Franklin, 3 Mrs Saunders; Dessert apples of one kind: 1 M Warren, 2 B Dyson, 3 S Nayall; Pears of one kind: 1 D Bentley, 2 J Barton, 3 S Gallagher; Stone fruit of one kind: 1 S Nayall, 2 P Gibb, 3 P Gibb; Blackberries: 1 D Howse, 2 C Blackshaw, 3 M Johnson; Autumn raspberries: 1 N Charsley, 2 C Blackshaw, 3 D Howse; Any fruit not in another class -minimum of two of one kind: 1 J Burgess, 2 M Johnson, 3 P Gibb. Vegetables Onions – trimmed (each less than 3/2lb weight): 1&2 S Smith, 3 S Edgeley; Onions - as grown: 1 M Edgeley, 2 S Edgeley, 3 F Clarke; Onions, large small shallot: 1 S Smith, 2 R Lunn, 3 S Edgeley; Shallots trimmed: 1 G Steel; Leeks: 1and2 F Clarke, 3 G Steel; Two Runner beans, two tomatoes, two round beetroots: 1 S Smith, 2 G Steel, 2 F Clarke; Long carrots: 1 S Smith, 2 G Steel; Stump rooted carrots, trimmed: 1 S Smith, 2 and3 S Steel; Beetroot: 1&2 S Smith, 3 G Steel;

Parsnips: 1 S Smith; Coloured potatoes: 1&2 S Smith, 3 J Hill; White potatoes: 1 C Blackshaw, 2 F Clarke, 3 J King; Cabbage: 1 R Lunn, 2and3 S Smith; French beans: 1 P Gibb, 2 M Warren, 3 G Mayall; Runner beans: 1 G Steel, 2 P Gibb, 3 J Briggs; Longest bean: 1 J Bradshaw, 2 N Charsley, 3 J Bradshaw; Tomatoes: 1and2 S Smith, 3 Biowheat; Cherry tomatoes (red): 1 S Smith, 2and3 D Hopkinson; Cherry tomatoes (other than red): 1 A Dupont, 2 J Hill, 3 J Bradshaw; Peppers: 1 F Clarke, 2 J Hill, 3 M Crawford; Cucumber: 1 M Hulbert, 2 A Lloyd, 3 P Gibb;

Courgettes: 1 J Hill, 2 S Smith, 3 K Allan; Sweet corn cobs: 1 D Howse, 2 M Charsley; Heaviest marrow: 1 Alexander Steel, 2 G Steel, 3 P Gibb; Heaviest pumpkin: 1 J Barton, 2 P Gibb, 3 Alexander Steel; Two any other vegetable: 1,2,3 S Smith; One flower, one fruit & one vegetable: 1 P Gibb, 2 K Allan, 3 N Charsley; Basket/Trug of vegetables: 1 S Smith, 2 P Gibb, 3 J Hill; Flowers Rose blooms of one kind: 1 K Allen, 2 F Clarke, 3 D Newcombe; Stages of same rose, bud, ½ to ¾ open, fully open: 1 A Dupont, 2 F Clarke, 3 J Barton; Pompom dahlia blooms of one kind: 1&2 D Howse, 3 R Lunn; Dahlia blooms of one kind (each less than six inches diameter): 1 P Gibb, 2 and 3 A Lloyd; Dahlia blooms (over six inches diameter): 1 P Gibb, 2 F Clarke, 3 J Barton; Dahlia blooms, two each of two different varieties: 1 N Charsley, 2 D Howse, 3 F Clarke;

Pansies or violas: 1 D Howse, 2 J Barton, 3 P Gibb; Gladioli spikes: 1 B Wheat, 2 G Grocock, 3 D Howse; Any other cut flower: 1 C Jenke, 2 R Blackshaw, 3 C Jenke;

Flowering pot plant: 1 D Howse; Pot plant cactus: 1 J Gallagher, 2 M Charsley, 3 D Howse; Pot plant succulent: 1,2,3 D Howse; Foliage pot plant: 1 S Smith, 2and3 R Blackshaw; Fuchsia of any variety: 1and 2 S Smith, 3 J Griggs; Six Fuchsia flowers: 1 N Counley, 2&3 S Smith; Annual flowers (three each of two kinds): 1 J Hill, 2 D Howse, 3 F Clarke; Vase or bowl of cut flowers: 1 D Howse, 2 J Hill, 3 F Clarke; Five herbs: 1 S Smith, 2 N Hulbert, 3 P Gibb; Flower arrangement of up to five blooms: 1 P Gibb, 2 R Blackshaw; Arrangement of flowers ‘Harvest’: 1 B Dyson, 2 M Newham, 3 A Wilson; Arrangement of foliage: 1 M Newham, 2 J Hill, 3 P Gibb; Gentleman’s buttonhole: 1and2 P Gibb, 3 M Newham; A teacup and saucer arrangement: 1 P Whaley, 2 J Hill, 3 M Newham; Preserves Jar Blackcurrent jam: 1 J Hill, 2 R Blackshaw, 3 Rachel Quick; One jar chutney: 1 J Bromley, 2 A Wilson, 3 B Cummings; One jar fruit jelly: 1 P Gibb, 2 J Hill, 3 K Allan; Six cup cakes: 1 Unknown, 2 R Evans, 3 A Wilson; Six Cheese scones: 1and3 J King, 2 P Gibb; Rock cakes (men only): 1 M Symonds, 2 C Blackshaw, 3 R Johnson; Chocolate Cake (men only): 1 R Lunn; ‘Show’ cake: 1 A Lloyd, 2 M Symonds, 3 B Simpson; Six Biscuits: 1 M Quick, 2 N Counley, 3 Judith Franklin; Brown loaf: 1 P Gibb, 2 Mrs Skeavington, 3 A Friesen; Apple pie: 1 P Gibb, 2 J King, 3 J Hill; Six Eggs: 1 B Dorman, 2 Ben Fern, 3 N Counley; Handicrafts Hand knitted garment: 1 M Steel, 2 Shelia north, 3 J Blezzard; Embroidery: 1 A Lloyd, 2 N Counley, 3 A Vincent; Knitting ‘Child’s hat’: 1 Wendy Staves, 2 D Howse, 3 Ruth Pickering; Knitting Easter chickens: 1and3 Wendy Staves, 2 Ann Marshall; Painting or drawing ‘Portrait’: 1 N Johnson, 2 Laura Walker, 3 M Johnson; Photograph ‘ Village Scene’: 1 Matt Newham, 2 N Counley, 3 H Plimmer; Photographs ‘Weather’: 1 Will Gibb, 2 M Hunter, 3 B Wheat. Children only classes. Garden on a plate - 11 years: 1 Alexander Steel, 2 Lettie Cursham, 3 Tristan Saunders; Floating flower - 11 years: 1 Ashleigh Gold, 2 Lucy Johnson, 3 Alexander Steel; Picture made from dried pasta and/or pulses - 11 years: 1 Edie Howse, 2 Lana Cluley, 3 S Parker; Paper aeroplane - 16 years): 1 Isaac Pierce, 2 Florence Symonds, 3 Miriam Edmunds; Photograph ‘Holidays’ - 11 years: 1 Ashleigh Gold, 2 Luke Sanders, 3 Rueben Saunders.

Potato print - 11 years: 1 Florence Symonds, 2 Kezia Thornhill; Victoria sandwich - 11 years: 1 Barney Linley, 2 Megan Walker, 3 Martina Friesen; Gingerbread family - 11 years: 1 Kezia Thornhill, 2 Florence Symonds, 3 Martina Friesen; Decorated mask - 11 years: 1 S Parker, 2 Miriam Edmonds, 3 Benjamin Wakefield; LEGO model ‘Dinosaur’ - 11 years: 1 Rueben Saunders, 2 Hazel Edmonds, 3 Jonah Linley.

Animal made from fruit and/or vegetables - 11 years: 1 S Parker, 2 Ashleigh Gold, 3 Alexander Steel; Show poster -Road Safety - 16 years: 1 Matthew Drury, 2 Helena Drury, 3 Megan Walker; Recyclable item - 16 years: 1 Freya Ellis, 2 Lily Friesen, 3 Alexander Steel; Decorated wooden spoon: 1&2 Megan Walker; 3 Lucy Johnson;

A room in a shoe box - 16 years: 1 Lily Friesen, 2 Helena Quick, 3 Hazel Edmonds; Potatoes in a bucket: 1 Imogen Wilson, 2 Lizzie Collins, 3 Alexander Winsor; Largest Sunflower head: 1 S Parker, 2 Alexander Steel, 3 Elsie Locker; Fun Classes For Everyone Heaviest potato: John Evans; Heaviest tomato: P Gibb; Heaviest apple: S McKenzie; Funniest vegetable: R Lunn

TRAFFIC SPEED CHECKS. Steps have been taken by Sutton Bonington parish council to check on speeds of traffic in the

20mph advisory limit on Park Lane.

The Community Road Safety Scheme Speed Trolley has been sited in the 20mph zone and the council says that the data collated will be used as evidence for any future request to get the speed zone changed from advisory to mandatory.

BEER TASTERS WANTED. The Sutton Bonington campus of the University of Nottingham is looking for beer tasters!

They are inviting applications from those interested to apply and join the Sensory Team at the campus and asks if anyone wants to taste beer and get paid for it?

At the Sensory Science centre of the University of Nottingham (UoN), scientists are looking for professional beer tasters to join their current beer tasting group.

Says Christina Dietz of the Sensory Science centre: “The job involves evaluating different types of beer and ingredients to help our researchers understand the science behind brewing and answer research questions such as ‘How does the aroma and flavour change if the alcohol content is altered?’ and ‘How does the flavour of a beer change over time?’. Is this you?” Christina says they involved need to like to try new food and beverages, particularly beer and have a curious nature and enjoy experiencing new sensations. They will need to have good sense of smell, taste, texture, sight and hearing and have to be a good communicator and keen to take part in group discussions.

They will need to have a general good health, no allergies or dietary restrictions and be willing to consume alcohol in their role as a taster -- less than one unit per session)

She adds: “What you can expect! Taste different kinds of beers, Up to 2 training or test sessions per week (2 hours), Opportunity to be a professional taster in a long term research project (3-4 years), Disturbance allowance after each training and test session!

Anyone interested in asked to contact Christina at Christina.Dietz@nottingham.ac.uk to request an application form by September 20.

Normanton on Soar Heather Herrington 01509 646240 heather.herrington@live.com

PUPILS FACE TRANSPORT DISRUPTION. Normanton on Soar students attending East Leake Academy face disruption in transport services until September 22.

In a statement from the Academy they say Paul Winson coaches had informed them last Wednesday evening (September 6) that the 485 bus service will be unable to collect students from all stops in Normanton-on-Soar between Saturday 9th – Friday 22nd September.

This is due to pre-planned road maintenance closures by Leicestershire County Council. The Academy say the Company say that parents/carers of students who are affected by this will therefore need to make alternative travel arrangements.

Students affected will still be able to get on the 485 bus service at the closest available pick up point which will be Charnwood Avenue, in Sutton Bonington. “Sorry for the disruption, unfortunately this is out of our control,” is the message from the Academy.

ST JAMES’ FETE. Despite changeable weather last Saturday (9 September), there was only one heavy shower at St James’ Fête at Normanton on Soar, when 250 people were attracted to the beautiful riverside setting.

It was a pleasure to see new people there with their children, and to welcome Coun Mrs Maureen Stockwood (Deputy Mayor of Rushcliffe) to open the fete with the Revd Michael Brock.

The stalls, the cakes, teas, Pimms, barbecue and ice cream all proved popular as did the raffle and tombola with some wonderful prizes. The Soar Boating Club kindly provided two boats to give the passengers a view of Normanton from the river, and the Chain Ferry was open for walkers.

During the afternoon, Ken Godfrey’s Central Jazz Band gave great enjoyment to all in the churchyard, and to give them a well-earned break, Normanton on Soar Village Choir entertained those enjoying their teas in this beautiful church, while the rain fell in a dramatic fashion outside!

The fête is an annual event and church members were delighted to raise a larger sum than ever before: £3,600 towards caring for the fabric of the church, so that it can be kept in good order for future generations. The church is very grateful for the support of so many people to make this popular event possible.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The members of Normanton on Soar WI enjoyed a day of activities on Tuesday, September 5.

The day started with coffee and biscuits, followed by Mark Temple’s excellent presentation about “Stoneywell and the Gimsons”.

Mark was clearly a great authority on the family, and painted a fascinating picture of their history and the development of Stoneywell Cottage which is now owned by the National Trust. Heather Herrington, in thanking Mark, said that she had visited the property on several occasions, but had learnt much more about the family, and their connections to her home county of Gloucestershire.

After another break for coffee, members settled down to receive “A Healing Experience” from Sue Ponting.

Sue had visited India earlier in the year to develop her therapy skills, and to benefit from a in a different cultural approach. Members were fascinated and amused by Sue’s tales of her experiences; the one about the unaccompanied horse turning up at the cocktail bar causing some laughter. Despite the hilarity it was clear that the experience had left Sue with lasting and deep emotions.

Sue James, in thanking Sue, said that, with the week she had just experienced, she felt like taking advantage of Sue’s new-found skill. Members then enjoyed a wonderful lunch which they had all had a hand in preparing.

During lunch Sue James thanked everyone who had helped with running the café at the Sutton Bonington Show. After lunch Garth and Pat made a valiant attempt to teach us some basic Scottish dancing. Despite some initial confusion here were some surprising results with most of the members present “having a go”. The afternoon concluded with tea and cake. The committee would like to thank everyone for their superb contributions for lunch, for helping to serve the drinks and for clearing up afterwards.

ST JAMES’ CHURCH. There will be a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 17 September starting at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome to the service.

HARVEST FESTIVAL. As a rural community it is good to celebrate Harvest Festival – to give thanks for all that is produced and to acknowledge the hard work during the year by our local farmers. All are welcome to come along at 5pm on Sunday, October 1, in St James’ Church for our Harvest Festival Service at which we shall be joined by Normanton on Soar Village Choir.

After the service the congregation is invited to stay for the Harvest Supper which will be served in the Church.

Castle Donington Mike Elliot 0115 937 6506 elliottnews@btconnect.com

ROTARY AND AGE UK. Castle Donington Rotary are to once more to partner with Age UK to enable them to give guidance for senior citizens in the use of Information Technology - such as laptops, smart phone, tablets.

Earlier this year successful trial runs were held in both June and July and the same venue—St Edward’s Church Hall in St Anne’s Lane in Castle Doninmgton - will be used again. Dates are all Mondays (10am to 12noon) on September 18 October 2 and 16.

Places can be reserved by telephoning Summaya of Age UK on 0116 223 7374.

Hoton

HOTON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT.

Notice Board Refurbishment. Residents may have noticed that the notice board outside the Village Hall was missing for a few days in August; it has been given a new lease of life thanks to John Laurance and Roy Eady who have done a great job of carrying out the refurbishment.

There are two other notice boards in the village which are in need of care and skilled handymen or tradesmen are invited to contact the clerk if they are able to assist.

Damaged Slabs. The slabs on the corner of Wymeswold Road and Rempstone Road were severely damaged at the beginning of September; this was reported to the County Council. The Parish Council would be interested to hear from you if you saw the damage happen; this would help confirm how the slabs get damaged and how it could be prevented from happening again.

Police Report. There were no reported crimes in Hoton in July. There was one reported crime in Hoton in August; a burglary in the area of Wymeswold Road, whereby entry was forced through a rear window. nCash and items were taken.

Next Parish Council Meeting. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 6th November 2017 at 8pm at Hoton Village Hall. Website. The parish council’s website can be found at www. hotonparishcouncil.org.uk and contains meeting agendas and minutes, current planning applications in Hoton, local news, playing field information and information on events at the Village Hall. You can also sign up to the parish council email mailing list to receive items of news. Email: hotonparishcouncil@googlemail.com

Wysall

MAH JONG GROUP. A Mah Jong group - it is a solitaire game where the player is challenged to eliminate all pieces from the board – has been formed in Wysall.

Organiser Liz Smith says they would like to encourage more people to join them, adding that complete novices are welcome as they will teach them how to play.

The game is played without partners, so singles or couple are welcome.

“It is a very relaxed group, the prime aim is to be sociable and have fun,” says Liz who can be contacted on 01509 880516 or 07764 436 680.

Liz says they currently meet from 7.30-9.30pm on a Thursday evening but may look at including an afternoon session if there is sufficient interest.

Mahjong is a free solitaire game where the player is challenged to eliminate all pieces from the board. It is recognised as bein one of the best strategy games which originated in China, but which is now enjoyed all over the world. The goal of Mahjong is to eliminate all of the tiles from the board by finding their pairs. Not only is it fun to play Mahjong, but, it is also great for your brain!

This game is also known as Shanghai or Mahjong Solitaire.

Long Whatton and Diseworth Mike Elliot 0115 937 6506 elliottnews@btconnect.com

STAMPS FOR CANINE PARTNERS. Residents in Diseworth are reminded of the invitation to them to save their stamps for Canine Partners. Anyone with any stamps can put them through the letterbox at 9 The Bowley for which a ‘ Thank you! Is offered.

WALL HANGING. A magnificent wall hanging to commemorate the Queen’s 90th birthday has been produced in Diseworth by a group of embroidery enthusiasts involved in its making.

A launch event for the hanging was held at the village Heritage Centre on Monday 14 August to see the unveiling of the wall hanging created to commemorate the special birthday when special guests included Coun. Alison Smith from NW Leicestershire District Council and Sarah Hartshorne from Leicestershire County Council.

It has been universally recognised that the finished product is a beautiful compilation of embroidery created by the local volunteers, and they are named on it – Sharon Barker, Nicky Miller, Aimee Ridler, Ann Smith, Ann Blan hard, Denise Blenkinsop, Rosie Smith, NJane Bromfield, and Muriel Howe Has also been on display. Thanks have been given to all those who worked on the hanging by Heritage Centre chair person, Cathy Phillips.

Stanford on Soar

HARVEST FESTIVAL. Stanford on Soar Church is holding its annual Harvest festival this coming Sunday (17th) with a service of Choral Evensong at 6pm followed by cheese and wine. All are most welcome.