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BISHOP BEVERIDGE CLUB NEWS. This week, the library will not be providing anyone to assist with internet enquiries and assistance but will be back the week after (23rd November) at our Thursday Coffee Morning between 9.30 – 11am. This is proving very successful.
If you do have any queries relating to energy and house insurance, or car insurance, just bring along your latest detailed bills and you may be able to get a better deal.
The Christmas Glass Art Workshop was such a success last week that those attending decided they would like to have another one in the spring. Reminder that on Monday, 20 November we will be having Christmas Lunch at Birstall Golf Club. The coach will leave the Club at 11.45am then to other points in the village before travelling to Sileby for picking up, then onto Birstall.
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. You do not need to book but it would be helpful if we know numbers attending. Call either Joyce on 414519 or Ginnie on 413996.
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, non-members £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.
Our AGM is on Monday, 27 November, the form for nominations to the Committee is now 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.
GET CRAFTY. On Friday, 17 November, come along and Get Crafty at Barrow Community Library from 1:30pm – 3pm.
A weekly group for knitters, stitchers, crocheteers and other crafters of all ability levels. £1 donation suggested towards library funds. Refreshments available.
SATURDAY STORIES. Barrow community library have Saturday stories weekly at 10:30am - 11am for children 7 and under. £1 donation suggested. Refreshments available.
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.
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, 15 November 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 Not- tingham 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
RUMMAGE SALE. The clock club rummage sale will take place on Saturday, 18 November, from 10am – 11:30am in the Bishop Beveridge club.
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, Coun 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.
WHIST CLUB. The Whist Club held each Thursday afternoon at the Bishop Beveridge Club between 2pm - 4pm is looking for new members due to dwindling numbers. No membership is required, just a keen interest. Just turn up.
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
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 3. Begin your festive fun at Holy Trinity Church on Thursday, 30 November at the Grand Open- ing; buffet, wine and entertainment for £6.50, starting at 7.30pm.
Enjoy the Variety Concert on Friday, 1 December with mulled wine and shortbread for £7 (children £3), starting at 7.30pm. The evening includes a variety of musical entertainment, sketches and songs.
Public viewing from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd, Adults £2/ Children free! Hot and cold refreshments, raffle and tombolas too.
For information and tickets please contact Vicky on 07734 217329 or WHSmith in Barrow.
BARROW’S CHRISTMAS STREET MARKET AND BIG SWITCH ON. On Saturday, 2 December, 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, Co-op 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, December 8 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.
YORK COACH TRIP. Coach trip to York, the Bishop Beveridge Club day visit is on Monday, 11 December when the Christmas Street Market will be in full swing.
If you wish to go, the booking list is in the Club now. Cost to members is (coach only) £15, non-members £17.
We will be leaving 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 if you cannot get to the club to book.
Gotham
CHRISTMAS CONCERT. The Christmas feeling will come early in West Leake when Hathern Brass Band stage a concert in St Helena’s parish church on Friday December 8.
Hathern Brass Band will be in concert at St Helena’s on Friday December 8, delivering a variety of songs and carols with audience participation. The programme will begin at 8pm. Refreshments will be served and the event promises to be a fun evening.
Tickets will cost £5 and can be purchased from: Shiela Jackson (01509 820124) and Henrietta Barton (01509 856025).
Seagrave
MINI KICKERS FOOTBALL TRAINING MOVES INDOORS. Following two months of successfully training outdoors at Seagrave memorial park, since it started in October, Mini Kickers football training sessions has moved indoors for the winter months.
The training session has moved to Rawlins Sports Hall in Quorn. With an emphasis on the FUNdamentals of football and aimed at reception and year 1 boys and girls, the sessions will still be run on a not for profit basis and will be led by Karl Brennan, a qualified FA coach who has previously coached the Loughborough University football team.
Sessions will run from 9.40-10.25am and will still be £2 per session. No need to book. For further information contact Karl Brennan - email: minikickers2017@gmail.com
Mountsorrel
ST PETER’S PARISH CHURCH. All are warmly invited on the evening of Sunday, November 19 ( The 23rd Sunday after Trinity) to the Parish Church of St Peter (Market Place) MountSorrel for a sung service of Choral Evensong at 6pm.
The officiant will be our new assistant-curate, the Rev’d Darren Walker and the guest organist Mr Ivan Linford of Rutland.
The Office will be followed by coffee/tea in the Antill Vestry.
MEETINGS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL/COMMITTEES
Recreation & Amenities committee – Monday 27th November at7pm
Planning & Highways committee – Monday 4th December at 7pm
Mountsorrel Parish Council – Monday 11th December at 7pm
The above meetings will be held in the Parish Room, Leicester Road, Mountsorrel
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON, CAROLS & FESTIVE FAIR. Organised by the parish council, everyone is invited to the new Memorial Centre on Leicester Road on Tuesday December 12 from 5.30pm.
The Christmas lights are due to be switched on at 6.15pm by the Mayor of Charnwood, Coun Pauline Ranson.
Those taking part in the event include: The Ratby Co-operative Band, local clergy, Christchurch & St Peters Primary School Choir.
There will also be 30 festive food, drink and gift stalls. Light refreshments will be available.
Bar will be open
Sileby
ST MARYS CHURCH. St Marys Church, High Street, will be holding their Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday, November 18, 10am - 12noon. There will also be a variety of stalls in the Church including cakes and cards. Everyone is welcome.
METHODIST CHURCH. Sileby Methodist Church, on King Street, will be holding their Gift Day and Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 18, 10am - 12noon.
There will be a variety of stalls to help with your Christmas Shopping. A warm welcome to all.
ST GREGORY’S CHURCH. St Gregorys Church, on The Banks, will be holding their Giant Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 18, 10am - 12noon.
There will be many stalls including a cake stall and many gift stalls. Everyone is welcome.
Copt Oak
CHRISTMAS FAYRE. St Peter’s Church, Copt Oak, is holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday , November 18 at 10am till 2pm at the Copt Oak Memorial Hall LE67 9QB - next to the Copt Oak Pub .
There will be a great variety of stalls selling craft items, bric-a-brac, pickles, jams, books and many other items. Great time to buy your Christmas presents and cards.
Come and join us during the morning and enjoy a homemade scone and cake or come and have a bowl of homemade soup for lunch.
Admission 50p - ample free parking.
All proceeds to St. Peter’s Church.
For further details please contact - Jan 0116 2674746
Bunny
FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR. A food and craft fair is being held in Bunny St Mary’s parish church on Saturday this weekend, November 18.
The event is being organised by Bunny Church Fabric Fund-raisers and it will start at 10am and run until 3pm.
Stalls will include locally made preserves, chocolate, honey, savoury pies, cakes, sewing crafts, children’s clothes and books, jewellery, bathing and skin care products, scented candles, garden lighting and novelties, Christmas card and wrapping paper, etc.
Light lunches will be served between 12 noon and 3pm and there will be sessions of live music from Syzygy.
Santa’s corner. Entrance £1 (free for accompanied children under 16).