Village news
BISHOP BEVERIDGE CLUB NEWS. Each week we will be having a team member from Barrow Community Library at our Thursday Coffee Morning to assist with any internet queries you may have, and help checking if you have the best deals on insurance etc.
Also if you have a tablet or hand held device then we can help with understanding these. From 9.30 – 11am. You do not need to own a computer or be a member, all very welcome, just come along.
November’s Monday Movie will be ‘ The Sense of an Ending’ on Monday, 13 November. Starring Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling.
A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. £4 members, £4.50 visitors, starts at 2pm. Cost includes tea and cake.
On Monday, 20 November we will be having Christmas Lunch at Birstall Golf Club. The cost to members including the coach and three course meal is £27, for non-members £29.
We will need to know if you are going by car as the bus size will depend on numbers booking places. If you make your own way the cost will be reduced by £7, but make sure that note this at the time of booking.
The list is on the notice board in the club, or call Wendy 01509 413212. Menu choices need to be made when paying.
On Wednesday, 22 November we will be having a workshop to make peg doll Angels to decorate our Christmas Tree for the Holy Trinity Tree Festival.
Please come and help us, tea and cakes free afternoon. Starts to 2.30pm, all materials supplied.
On Wednesday, 29 November we are having a ‘Beetle Drive’. Members £2, visitors £2.50, tea and cakes included as well as prizes and a raffle. See notice board.
Our visit to York and the Christmas Street Market will be on Monday, 11 December. The booking list is in the Club now. Cost to members is (coach only) £15, nonmembers £17.
We will leave Sileby at 8am and Barrow pickups shortly afterwards. All very welcome, you do not have to be a member or live in Barrow. We will have a comfort stop both ways. Call Joyce 01509 414519.
The full list of coach outings for 2018 are in the latest Newsletter and on the Notice Board outside the Club. The Newsletter is also in the Library. We are looking for volunteers to help with our Friday Lunch Club.
Our present teams of cooks are getting to close to retirement and in order to continue this valuable facility once a month, we need offers of help. It only works out at twice a year.
Please contact Sylvia Steane on 01509 413565 who can give you more details. Our AGM is on Monday 27 November, the form for nominations to the committee will soon be on the Notice Board. Don’t forget our Games Afternoon each Tuesday at 2.30pm. Tea and cakes included and cost is £1 for the afternoon.
SATURDAY STORIES.
Barrow community library have Saturday stories weekly at 10:30am - 11am for children 7 and under. £1 donation suggested. Refreshments available.
CRAFT AFTERNOON. On Wednesday, 8 November, at the Methodist church rooms come and take part in a craft afternoon from 2pm – 4pm.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. Barrow W I are holding their annual meeting/games/crafts, from 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 8, in the conservative club function room.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB. The Bishop Beveridge Club are looking for volunteers to help with our Friday Lunch Club.
Our present teams of cooks are getting to close to retirement and in order to continue this valuable facility once a month on the third Friday, we would appreciate offers of help. It only works out at twice a year and for no more than 30 people. Please contact Sylvia Steane on 01509 413565 who can give you more details.
LUNCHEON CLUB. The Baptist Church luncheon club is taking place at 12:30pm on Friday, November 10.
RHYME TIME. On Friday, November 10, Barrow Community Library has Rhyme Time For 3s and under. 10:30am - 11am. £1 donation suggested.
GET CRAFTY. On Friday, 10 November, come along to Get Crafty at Barrow Community Library from 1:30pm – 3pm. This is a weekly group for knitters, stitchers, crocheteers and other crafters of all ability levels. £1 donation suggested towards library funds. Refreshments available.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY. A Service of Remembrance and parade will be held on Sunday, November 12 at 10am at Holy Trinity Church followed by a short service and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial.
A road closure will be in place as follows:
Melton Road/Beveridge Street 9.15am to 12 noon and Church Street/High Street/ South Street – whilst the parade passes through.
The Cemetery Chapel will be open to the public from 11.45am to 2pm following the Service of Remembrance held at Holy Trinity Church and War Memorial.
MONDAY MOVIE. Monday Movie film at the Bishop Beveridge Club will be ‘ The Sense of an Ending’ on Monday, 13 November. Starring Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling.
A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. £4 members, £4.50 visitors who are most welcome, starts at 2pm, doors open at 1.30pm. Cost includes tea and cake.
BARROW UPON SOAR GARDENING CLUB. Who wouldn’t enjoy a talk about Attenborough Nature Reserve?
The talk will cover a multitude of subjects from the original history of the place to how it developed from an industrial site to a nationally recognised Nature Reserve.
It will answer questions such as why it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and will also look at the diversity of species including birds, insects, mammals, amphibians and plants.
Nigel Slater, the presenter, will additionally cover the activities and conservation projects including the hide and artificial nesting bank for Sand Martins which provide nesting opportunities for up to 150 Sand Martins each summer. Lastly, his talk will look at the future for the site which is potentially going to change and make it even more exciting.
Nigel says he can talk about Sand Martins all night long and is really very passionate about the Reserve and can’t wait to share his experiences with us.
So do come along on Wednesday, November 15, at 7.30pm in the Gap at the back of the Barrow Upon Soar Baptist Church in Beveridge Street. Everybody is very welcome, guests and visitors on the night just £3.
VILLAGE PANTOMIME. Barrow Youth Theatre presents a fun, family friendly, musical pantomime: Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies on 17 and 18 November 2017 on the Humphrey Perkins Stage.
Come and enjoy a new twist on the classic story of Robin Hood. Join Billy Wigglestick as she tells us the daring tale of our brave hero Robin and his gang of outlaws, watch the feisty Maid Marion rally the villagers against the oppression of King John and his taxes, laugh out loud at the queen of one-liners Nursie Gertie Gusset as she tries to protect Marion and the young Skunk Scouts under her care, “Boo” and “Hiss” at the Sheriff of Nottingham as he tries to suppress the spirit of the villagers of Sherwood and see the nervous Will Scarlet rise in confidence to become a brave warrior.
Tickets are now on sale in the Paper Shop, library and on line by Paypal from www. busca.org.uk Come and support your local very talented young people, as they get you in the mood for Christmas with your first pantomime of the season. Come prepared to laugh, boo, snigger and giggle to a show you’ll be talking about for months afterwards.
Get your tickets now while they are still available
CHRISTMAS FAIR AT THE METHODIST CHURCH. Our popular Christmas Fair this year is on Saturday, 18 November from 11am to 2pm and will be opened by the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Pauline Ranson and her Consort, Trevor.
Come along for the many stalls: Christmas Gifts, Novelties, Games, Books, Preserves, Cakes, Chocolate Game, Toy Tombola, Christmas Hamper, Guess the weight of the Christmas Cake, Refreshments and Barbeque. There will be the popular Santa in his Grotto so bring your phone/camera to get a photo of you child with Santa.
CHRYSANTHEMUM AND DAHLIA SOCIETY. On 18 November, the Barrow upon Soar. Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society hold their annual late show.
It is 48 years since we started the society, the flowers are still coming, but I am afraid the public are not. All flowers are for sale and all proceeds go to Marie Curie care, a very worthwhile charity.
Please come along and see how the growers compete. There will be somebody there to answer any questions about any kind of gardening. We, the society, hope to see you at the assembly rooms at the conservative club.
The show opens at 5:30pm, with the presentation of trophies at 7:30pm. Flowers can be reserved after 5:30pm.
TRUTH AND TRUFFLES: WHAT A WAY TO START CHRISTMAS! Barrow’s next Centre Stage show is an irresistible blend of humour and heart.
Truth and Truffles is a ”masterclass in enchantment” ( Times) delivered by two wonderfully gifted performers. This blend of cabaret, comedy, stories, songs and chocolate will be at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre on Friday, December 1 starting at 7.30pm.
A brilliant way to start the Christmas season. Truth and Truffles is a fabulous two-header delivered by wonderfully gifted performers, the compelling and masterful storyteller Cat Weatherill and the satirical and hilarious deadpan comic Naomi Paul. This is a captivating and beautifully crafted show for adults, of stories, comedy songs and musings about being a grown up, and the little indulgencies that make life worth living (chocolate).
Truth & Truffles celebrates Life as a ‘Grown Up’: the ups and downs, the regrets and rewards, the hopes and dreams. It’s about finding humour in the way we live now, and savouring the special moments.
Cat Weatherill is a firm favourite with rural touring audiences, captivating audiences the world over with her theatrical style and magical presence. Her stories are beautifully crafted and deeply emotional, with cinematic images that linger in the memory.
The hilarious Naomi Paul takes her audiences on surreal journeys, from Birmingham to the Balkans via lingerie and libraries. Sometimes poignant, always funny and ultimately uplifting, Naomi is a real winner, earning four-star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 and 2016.
Tickets can be bought from the Paper Shop or the library in Barrow or by Paypal from www.busca.org.uk (you don’t need a Paypal account; just use your card).
Bought in advance of the show they cost £10, £9 (concessions) and £5 (children under 16). With the feel of cabaret, you can enjoy our well stocked bar while you watch the show. Disabled access is good, parking is easy and the venue is warm and inviting. This must be the way to enjoy professional touring theatre. Any enquiries to me, Judith on 07718153117 or judithrodgers155@gmail.com
BARROW’S CHRISTMAS STREET MARKET AND BIG SWITCH ON. On Saturday, December 2, we return to the usual location of High Street, between 2.30pm – 5.30pm, with Christmas lights switch on at 5pm.
What to expect: Lots of stalls including Christmas presents, cakes, jams, crafts, light wands, food stalls; Games including Lucky Dip, bottle stalls, tombola, Roundabout, Hook a Duck; Entertainment stage with Hall Orchard Choir and recorders, Coop Band and vocal and instrumental soloists; Santa’s Grotto; Town Crier; free drop-in for mince pies and hot drinks and lots more.
The Christmas Tree Festival will be happening in the church while the street nine market is going on. If you would like a stall, email judithrodgers155@gmail.com after November 1st.
BARROW UPON SOAR TWINNING ASSOCIATION. Have you ever wondered what locally produced wine would taste like?
For example, King Richard which has a flavour of soft, ripe grapefruit and melon with a hint of ginger and a touch of honey. Or, Fearless which has a hint of fennel and elderflower.
Also, King Henry which has a deep dark red colour with a flavour of plum and black cherry with a hint of black pepper. What could be better than sampling these wines and others such as Spirit of Freedom and Noble Purpose?
The Twinning Association are holding such event on Friday Dec 8th at the Bishop Beveridge Club, starting at 7.30pm.
The wines will be presented by Rothley Vineyard and it sounds like fun will be had by all.
The tickets are just £12 which includes a selection of wine and accompaniments and a Lucky Draw Prize Ticket. Further information and tickets from Jim Fuller on 01509 415226.