Long Whatton and Diseworth
WEDDING WEEKEND. A major event is planned at Diseworth St Michael and All Angels Parish Church in July when a Wedding Weekend is to be staged.
The event takes place over the first weekend in the month, on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, with both the church and the village hall involved in the activities.
The church itself will stage displays of wedding flowers, photos and wedding dresses while on the Sunday there will be a Wedding Lunch in the Village Hall, and in the afternoon a service for everyone, but especially for those who have been married over the years in Diseworth Church.
Some help is needed to ensure the event is staged to the best advantage, and a plea is being made for anyone who has any ‘dressmaker’s dummies’ mannekins they would be prepared to lend out to display the wedding dresses on, and the invite also extends
to anyone who might like to sponsor a flower arrangement in the church.
Say the organisers: “If you have been married in Diseworth church, could you loan your wedding dress for display?” with a rider they will be limited for space so may not be able to display all the dresses if they get a huge response.
Attempts are being made to contact all those couple who have been married in Diseworth but if anyone knows of those who were married there but no loner live in the village please could you ask them to contact Sue Bird on s_bird02@yahoo.co.uk with their contact details. Sue on 01332 810381 or Muriel Howe on 01332 850338 are the contacts for anyone who can help at all with the event.
NEW AND NEARLY NEW SALE. Proceeds from a 50 - 50 sale being staged in Diseworth Heritage Centre will to towards the upkeep of the premises.
The event is being held on Saturday April 22 when the invite is for people to sell their new and nearly new items . Participants are invited to take goods to register for sale between 10am – 12noon ready for the Sale of goods between 2pm and 5pm.
Those with goods for sale are then asked to collect 50 per cent of sale price achieved between 5pm and 6pm. Further details can be obtained from 07891 628292
POLICE ANNIVERSARY. Diseworth Heritage Centre will be the venue on Monday March 27 for an Exhibition to commemorate 180 years of Leicestershire Policing.
The evening will begin at at 7pm and a Presentation will be given by Geoff Feavyour, a police historian, will give the history of the growth of the police force over three centuries.
The exhibition will cover the various changes in uniform, transport and animals used over the years. Interesting facts such as the involvement of women in the police beginning in 1915 but it being a further 14 years before the first female police officer was recruited at a salary of £3 a week.
Tickets for the event are £3, with children free.
ANNUAL MEETING. A reminder is given that Diseworth Parish Church of St Michael’s and All Angels is holding its annual meeting on Thursday this week, March 23, in church, with a 7-30pm start. All are welcome to attend.
VILLAGE TIDY UP. A ‘ Tidying Up Diseworth’ held in the village was successful and a number of residents turn out to help make the village even more pleasant by supporting a litter pick event.
North West Leicestershire District Council support the event by providing the plastic bags for the litter—and there was a good number filled— and the picking up equipment etc.
The volunteers set off from the village hall and went to various points in the village for the picking-up work.
GIFT DAY. The Methodist Church in Long Whatton will be having a Gift Day with tea/ coffee and cake on Saturday this weekend, March 25, from 2pm to 4pm.
Some home-made produce will be available. Leaders of the church say that support will be greatly appreciated as funds raised will help keep the Chapel open for worship and Community use. “We are looking forward to seeing you there.” they say.
COFFEE MORNING. Long Whatton based True Vine Trust for Tanzania have a Coffee Morning on Saturday this weekend, March 25, starting at 10am at The Friendship Centre in Long Whatton.
There will be Bric a brac, cakes, jams and an update on the Trust from the organiser local resident Nadine Hawkins who can be reached on 01509 646957
Nadine, the Trust Founder, says everyone is very welcome to join them to support their cause, with the money raised going to funds for the Mgutwa Secondary School in the Maasai Steppe in Tanzania.
The Trust helps the indigent people in the areas of Arusha and the Maasai Steppe of Tanzania.
The village based charity is a small local one supporting the poor in healthcare, education, vocational needs and mission.
Says Nadine: “The running costs and construction of Mgutwa Secondary School is supported by the Trust. Many of these students would be too poor to enter a secondary school, giving them a chance to a future.”
Mrs Hawkins says that several of the 300 students are orphaned or are suffering illness. “They perform so well in their exams, and appreciate -- as we do -- the dedicated staff at the school. Sponsors would be an ideal way to support the students.”
The money raised will be helping to raise funds towards much needed bunk beds and mattresses for the school. Currently several students have to share beds or even have to sleep on the floor. “Funding for a teachers house and completing construction of the dining hall, will be where the much appreciated funds will be used,” says Nadine.