Charnwood news summer 2013

Summer/Autumn 2013Charnwood News

Charnwood Borough Council’s Residents’ Magazine

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Autumn Fun:Check out LoughboroughTown Hall's fun-packedAutumn programme!- Page 21

Have your say on Councilservices this summer!

See page 15-18 for residents’ survey 2013

Make a SPLASH:At Loughborough LeisureCentre's revamped pool- Page 22

Leader’s WelcomeOur magazine aims to keep youinformed about how we’re providingvalue for money services, improvingthe customer experience and whatwe’re doing to make Charnwoodmore prosperous.

To keep our customers at the heartof all our activities, we are currentlyconsulting on two matters.

The very important Core Strategyconsultation sought views aboutwhether or not people thought ourapproach to planning the growth ofthe Borough over the next 15 yearswas technically sound. Our planningofficers were delighted to have thechance to meet and talk to morethan 850 people who attended ourmajor consultation on the strategywhich visited venues across theBorough at times to suit everyone.

Your comments and feedback will beused as part of the Council’ssubmission to the Secretary of Statewho will ultimately decide whetherthe Core Strategy is sound or not.

Our Sounds of Summer residents’survey which runs until the end ofSeptember also seeks the opinionsof residents.We want to know how satisfied youare with the council and yourneighbourhoods, what you think ourpriorities should be and whether ornot you think we’re doing a good job.The results of this importantconsultation will help steer theCouncil’s policies in future. As athank you for taking part, residentscan win one of seven £50 Love2Shopvouchers courtesy of our leisurecentres partners Fusion Lifestyle.

CouncillorDavid SlaterLeader CharnwoodBorough Council

Welcome to Charnwood Borough Council’sSummer 2013 residents’ magazine!

Speaking of which, we’re delightedto reopen Loughborough LeisureCentre’s swimming pool which wasbadly damaged in a fire just beforeChristmas last year.

This has been a terribly frustratingtime for all of us as the damage wasmuch worse than first thought. Weapologise for the temporary drop inservice, but hope that customersreturn to enjoy the amazing facilitieswe have here in Charnwood.

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The improved service, which willbe available 24 hours a day,seven days a week, is part of theCouncil’s ongoing efforts to makelife a little bit easier for residents.So, where do I go to use the onlineservice?You can now apply for yourHousing Benefit and Council TaxSupport online from anywherewith internet access. Even if you don't have the internetat home, there are lots of placeswhere you can access the internetto manage and apply forHousing Benefit and Council TaxSupport, including:

• Self-service machines at theCouncil offices at SouthfieldRoad Loughborough

• Internet cafes• From a smart phone• Leicestershire public libraries• CAB and other Debt

Advice Agencies• At a friend or relative's house

where there is internet access

Click and claim - helpingcustomers apply forbenefits onlineA NEW online system is set to make it faster and easier thanever before for customers to make a benefits claim or find outwhat they could be entitled to.

A new secure, online service will mean customers can apply for benefits,notify us of a change of address or circumstances and even calculatewhat you could be entitled to using a new benefits calculator.

Where to get helpThere is a lot of support availableto help you make a claim forHousing Benefit and Council TaxSupport online, for example:

• Using the self-service machinesat the Council offices inSouthfield Road, Loughborough,where our customer serviceadvisors can show you how touse the online service and how tomake a claim

• If you need help using theinternet you could visit a UKOnline Centre which offersfree training

• You could ask a friend or arelative to help

If English is not your firstlanguage you can use our'language line' translation servicethat is available by phone inCustomer Services at the Counciloffices at Southfield Road.

You can also use the language lineby calling 01509 634560.

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Benefit claimant? Call 0845 609 1258Council tenant? Call 01509 634666

www.charnwood.gov.uk/benefitchange facebook.com/benefitchangecharnwood [email protected]

Council Tax Support (CTS):

CTS replaced Council Tax Benefitfrom April 1, 2013. It was designedfollowing a public consultation atthe end of 2012. CTS can be offeredto working age claimants butmeans that everyone must paysomething towards their CouncilTax bill – at least 8.5% of the totalCouncil Tax bill.

Spare Room Subsidy:

Working age council tenants whoreceive Housing Benefit will receiveless if they are deemed to be‘underoccupying’ their homes. Theamount received will reduce by 14%if there is one spare room or by 25%if there are two or more spare rooms.

Universal Credit:

Universal Credit will be paid in onemonthly payment to a household,which may consist of a singleperson, a couple or a family.

Universal Credit will be paid to peoplewho do not have a job and peoplewho are in low-paid work to top-uptheir earnings. The amount ofuniversal credit will reduce asworking hours and earnings increase.

It will be a single payment paiddirectly to the claimant’s bankaccount. It will replace the followingbenefits:

• Child tax credit• Housing benefit• Parts of the social fund • Working tax credit• Income support• Income-related employment

and support allowance• Income-based

jobseekers allowanceThis is not due to come intoforce in Charnwood untilOctober 2013.


Remember, benefitshave changed.Here’s how:

WINNERS of the Don’t Muck Around Awards

Seagrave Primary School,Thurmaston Parish Council,Thurmaston Action Group,Cynthia Spence and MountsorrelRailway Project were crownedwinners of Charnwood BoroughCouncil’s Don’t Muck AroundAwards.

The Awards are sponsored by theCouncil’s waste managementpartner Serco and supported by theLoughborough Echo.

Councillor David Slater, Leader ofCharnwood Borough Council, said:“Congratulations to all of thenominees and winners. I know thejudges had a tough time decidingon the winners because thestandard of entries was so high.

“This event demonstrates the hardwork and commitment of people,organisations and businesses whohelp protect our local environment.

“The Council can’t do it alone andthese awards recognise theextraordinary efforts made by all ofour wonderful candidates.”

Individuals, businesses andorganisations from acrossCharnwood were nominated for the

Environmental stars from across the borough have been recognised for their

commitment and contribution to keeping Charnwood clean and tidy for everyone.

Council’s second Don’t MuckAround Awards. The awards aim torecognise and celebrate people andgroups who have made a positiveimpact on the local environment.

The five categories wereWinner - Seagrave VillagePrimary School

Schools & Young People, HighlyCommended – Sorrel Youth Cafe

Over three years Seagravecommitted to recycling 5.7 tonnesof paper, plastic and tine, two palletsof electrical goods and 90 bags ofclothing as part of a campaign tocreate lifetime recyclers amongits students.

Rebekha Spencer, headteacher ofSeagrave Village Primary School,said: “We nominated ourselves onbehalf of the children. We are takinga keen interest in recycling andinvolving the community.

“We only have 87 children andrecycled more than five tons ofmaterials including tin and plastic,this award is for the kids, this is whatit’s all about, making them recyclersof the future.”

Winner - Thurmaston ParishCouncil Dream Park ProjectCommunity Groups, HighlyCommended – ThurmastonAction Group’s Down by theWaterside Project

As part of a massive partnershipeffort, Thurmaston Parish Councilworked to create a state-of-the-artpark, part-designed by localchildren and young people, inSilverdale Park, Silverdale Drive.Glynis Smith, of Thurmaston ParishCouncil, said: “Young people playeda huge part in our project.”

Winner - Thurmaston ActionGroup’s Down by theWaterside ProjectWorking Together, HighlyCommended – Three Close TenantsAssociation & Chapman StreetGardening Association

Thurmaston Action Group andpartners worked together tobeautify a rundown footpath at theend of Canal Street, Thurmaston.They cleaned up the site and carriedout building work to create a usefulslipway, a seating area and apopular, litter-free area.Councillor Brenda Seaton, of

Cynthia Spence, Sue Cramp (Mountsorrel Railway Project), Rebekha Spencer(Seagrave Primary School), Cllr Paul Day (Deputy Mayor of Charnwood), Mark Lowe(Thurmaston Parish Council) and Cllr Brenda Seaton (Thurmaston Action Group).


restored and the group also workedto lay hedges and imrpvoe the localecology around the site, includingthe creation of a nature trail alongthe route.

Sue Cramp, from the MountsorrelRailway Project, said: “I’m reallyspeechless. We have worked withlots of people, from two to 88 yearsold. Everybody who came alongworked together as a community.”

More than 100 guests attended theawards ceremony at Burleigh Court,Loughborough, on Thursday, June27, 2013.

Winners in each category werepresented with a hand-carvedtrophy, made from fallen oak fromthe Outwoods by the Council’sWoodland Ranger Stuart Freeman.

The event was hosted by BBC RadioLeicester presenter Martin Ballard.

Readers of the Echo voted to selectthe winner for the ‘Inspiring Others’category, with a record number ofnominations received.

Andy Rush, Loughborough EchoEditor, said: “This is one of thebiggest responses we have ever hadin the Echo; it actually beat the SockMan vote.”With more than 300 votes, theMountsorrel Railway project wonthe category.The Don’t Muck Around Awards arenamed after the Council’s Don’tMuck Around environmentalcampaign which last year focussedon fly-tipping, cigarette litter anddog fouling.For photographs from the evening,taken by The Studio 17, visitwww.flickr.com/CharnwoodBC.

Thurmaston Action Group, said:“This was a fantastic project, thecommunity got behind it. It’s not justvolunteers, but businesses inThurmaston got behind the project.”

Winner - Cynthia SpenceEnvironmental Star, HighlyCommended – Peter Smith

For the last four years Cynthia haslitter-picked a two mile stretch ofroad near her village, reporting litterand fly-tipping which has helpedCharnwood Borough Council toprosecute offenders.Cynthia added: “I love thecountryside, this is unbelievable. Theback-up I get from CharnwoodBorough Council is excellent.”

Winner - MountsorrelRailway ProjectInspiring Others, HighlyCommended – Sorrel Youth Cafe

Approximately 120 volunteersjoined to recreate a forgottenindustrial steam line. The line was


With the help of residents andvisitors Charnwood BoroughCouncil aims to ensure roads,streets and alleys are litter, graffitiand dog-foul free.

No matter where you are in theborough, the Council is committedto investigating all reports of litterand dog mess.

Working with Serco, our wastemanagement partner, we will visitall areas following a report toinvestigate and clear up areasresidents suggest are hotspots.

The time given to each report variesdepending on its location; busy

public areas such as Loughboroughtown centre should be dealt withwithin half a day, everyday areaswithin one day and areas that donot impact most people within14 days.

Figures for April - June foundCharnwood to be 99% litter free andits highways to be 93% clean.

The Council’s commitment totackling environmental crime isfurther demonstrated by the award-winning Don’t Muck Aroundcampaign, which aims to raiseawareness of the impacts oflittering and educate residents and

children to the impact it has onthe environment.

Information on the Don’t MuckAround campaign is availableonline,www.charnwood.gov.uk/dma2013

For more information on streetcleaning and how the Council andpartners are working to tackle theproblem and to report areas inneed of inspection visitwww.charnwood.gov.uk/streetcleaningandlitter, [email protected] call 01509 634563.

Ensuring the borough is clean and tidy for everyone is a keycommitment of the Council, but it cannot be done alone.

You said, we did!


A business hub in Charnwood is celebrating a decade ofhelping local firms get off to the right start.

The Charnwood Borough Council-owned Oak BusinessCentre, in Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, is home to 26 businessesand 175 employees and it celebrated its ten-yearanniversary on Wednesday, July 31.

Since it opened in 2003, a total of 55 companieshave passed through the doors with many still callingit home.

Councillor Tom Barkley, the Council’s Cabinet memberfor Finance and Property, said: “The Oak Business Centreis a gem of a facility which has been helping local peoplemake that first bold step into business.

“I’m really happy that, despite tough economic times,it is still going strong. I look forward to the centrecontinuing to offer new and start-up businesses facilitieswith which to grow and prosper.”

The building has stood in Sileby since 1909 and used tobe the old Green Oak Knitwear factory.

Happy Birthday to you!The Council subsequently took ownership of thebuilding and in October 2002, the building wasre-opened as the Oak Business Centre to new and start-up businesses looking for office and workshop space inApril 2003.

The facility houses 26 units, which have been filled bya range of companies, from an accounting firm to ashoe factory.

Oak is a purpose-designed centre which provides three-year leases to tenants, building maintenance, a large carpark and a manned reception desk.

Companies looking to use the facilities can also takeadvantage of two conference rooms, a communalkitchen, disabled access and facilities and 24 hour accessto the building.

For more information about the centre or to enquireabout office space, please contact 01509 813955 or visitwww.charnwoodbusiness.com/pages/oak_business_centre_sileby.


The Core Strategy is the Council’s plan to help theBorough grow and prosper over the next 15 years andincludes proposals for new jobs, schools, amenities,parks as well as 9,000 new homes to meet the demandsof a growing population.

Planning officers held 18 exhibition events, with day andnight sessions designed to ensure that all residentsaffected by the Core Strategy could have a say on the‘soundness’ of the Council’s plan.

Councillor Matthew Blain, the Council’s Cabinetmember for Planning, said: “We have tried very hard tobalance the views of residents with the growth thatneeds to take place. We have reached this stage followingyears of consultation and evidence gathering and this,we feel, is the best possible solution to address housingshortages and improving prospects in our Borough.”

The consultation ran from June 10 until July 22. All of thecomments received will be considered and a report of allthe main issues raised will be prepared. The Core Strategywill be considered will be considered by Full Council inOctober and, if approved, will be submitted with the CoreStrategy to the Secretary of State for an Examination inPublic in 2014.

An independent inspector will consider all of the issuesraised and come to a view as to whether the CoreStrategy meets legal tests and whether it is ‘sound’ (thatit is positively prepared, justified, effective andconsistent with national policy).

More than 850 people attended a series of exhibitionsas part of a major consultation on Charnwood BoroughCouncil’s Core Strategy.

The Core Strategy at-a-glanceCharnwood’s Local Plan Core Strategy proposes four majorareas of growth to provide homes and jobs along withimprovements to green spaces, community facilities andtransport.

• 3,000 homes and16 ha of employment on land to thewest of Loughborough• 4,500 homes and13 ha of employment to the north ofHamilton / east of Thurmaston• around 1,500 homes and 15 ha of employment on landto the north of the A46 at Birstall (in Wanlip Parish)• 500 homes and 5 ha of employment landadjoining Shepshed

The proposals also aim to help boost economic recoverywith plans being developed for regenerating theWatermead corridor, the Loughborough Science andEnterprise Park and Shepshed Town Centre.

Local Plan Core Strategy explainedThe Council has launched a new website to help explainthe Council’s Core Strategy using plain English and aninteractive map which allows users to see where growth isplanned to take place across the Borough.

See how the Council’s proposals will look athttp://localplan.charnwood.gov.uk/.

For more information call 01509 634929 or [email protected].

Hundreds attend consultation toexamine Core Strategy plans

In Charnwood, the BoroughCouncil has a team of expertswhose job it is to make sure ourgrub is prepared in a hygienic andsafe way to protect our health.

To help in the battle to improvestandards, the Council’sEnvironmental Health team runsthe Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

It scores food premises from zeroto five based on how effectivethey are at preparing and storingfood safely.

Most premises display a ratingscore card in their windows whichtells customers about hygienestandards. This gives people agreater choice over where toeat. It also recognises thosebusinesses with the higheststandards and encourages othersto improve.

The overall aim is to reducethe number of cases of food

poisoning which currently affectsabout one million people in theUK every year.

Restaurants, takeaways, cafés,sandwich shops, pubs, hotels,supermarkets and other retail foodoutlets, as well as other businesseswhere consumers can eat or buyfood, will be given a hygiene ratingas part of the scheme.

Scores are calculated following aninspection by an EnvironmentalHealth Officer. This is based onhow well the business is meetingthe requirements of food hygienelaw at that time. In particular:

• how hygienically the foodis handled – safe foodpreparation, cooking,re-heating, cooling and storage

• the condition of the structureof the premises – cleanliness,repair, layout, lighting,ventilation and other facilities

Eating Outor GettingFood in?

The safety of the food we eat is often a tasty topic for headline writers!• how food safety is managed

and documented – using asystem such as Safer Food,Better Business.

The rating reflects the conditionsfound at the time of thelast inspection and does notreflect the quality of food orthe standards of service thebusiness provides.

You can look up foodhygiene ratings atwww.food.gov.uk/ratings

To find out more about the scheme visit the the FSA's website at www.food.gov.uk or [email protected] alternatively call Charnwood Food Safety Team on 01509 634656

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Don’t Muck around withyour “Duty of Care”

Did you know that if you pay someone to get rid of yourhousehold waste, YOU are responsible for ensuring theyare licensed to do so?

If not, then here is a helpful reminder:

• Check that companies you use to dispose of yourwaste are reputable and licensed to carry waste.If in doubt, call 03708 506 506 or click:www.wastedirectory.netregs.gov.uk/ for aninstant Waste Carrier validation check.

• People who fail to carry out these checks and whosewaste is later fly-tipped will be held responsibleunder section 34 of the Environmental ProtectionAct 1990.

• The maximum fine in court for householdersbreaching a Duty of Care offence is £5,000.

• Only companies or individuals that hold a WasteCarriers License can legally take away and disposeof waste.

• When a firm or individual registered with theEnvironment Agency takes away any unwanteditems or waste, they will give you a ControlledWaste Transfer Note (receipt)

• A total of 28 people have been prosecuted so farby Charnwood Borough Council for Duty of Careoffences. Don’t let it happen to you!

If you have any information on companies/individualsoperating without a license, or witness an incidentof fly-tipping please report it to CharnwoodBorough Council on 01509 636464 or [email protected]

All information will be treated in the strictest ofconfidence. Help us to make our Borough a cleanergreener place to live in and enjoy.

Residents are being urged to check on the authenticity ofcharities which carry out house-to-house collections.

Charities which appeal for donations – whether it beclothes in a plastic sack or cash in an envelope – have tobe licensed by Charnwood Borough Council to carry outthese collections.

Sometimes, unlicensed collectors make visits. Here aresome top tips to be aware of if you receive a bag orcollection envelope through the door:

1. Quality of the leaflet / bag

2. Misleading name of charity or collection - such as‘Cancer Relief UK’ instead of the reputable ‘CancerResearch UK’

3. Limited company status – you would normally find“Ltd” or “Limited” after their name

4. Charity status – you can often find a charity numberquoted this can be checked with the Charitycommission – www.charity-commission.gov.uk

5. Do you know the charity? – more likely to be genuineif its in aid of a large well known charity such as BHF,Oxfam, The Children’s Society.

6. A website – if they have a website it makes it morelikely that it’s genuine. .org usually indicates a notfor profit organization where as .uk or .com indicatea commercial organisation but there may besome exceptions

7. Email address – reputable charities use their official,branded addresses such as [email protected]. Becareful of addresses which use the likes [email protected], @hotmail.com or @gmail.com

8. Types of goods wanted – reputable collectors don’ttend to ask for high value goods such as jewellery.

If you have concerns or would like to apply for a licence,please contact Charnwood Borough Council’s LicensingDepartment on 01509 634562, [email protected].

Other useful contacts:

Trading Standards:www.leics.gov.uk/index/business/tradingstandards

Citizens’ Advice Consumer Service:www.adviceguide.org.uk/consumer

The Charity Commission:www.charity-commission.gov.uk

House-to-HouseCollections– some useful advice

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A life-saving service offered by Charnwood BoroughCouncil has unveiled new technology to provide extraurgent help to elderly and vulnerable people.Charnwood Lifeline is offering customers the option of anew fall detector which automatically triggers a call forhelp if someone falls in their home.Every year, more than one in three (3.4 million) peopleover 65 suffer a fall that can cause serious injury - soimmediate help is vital.The fall detector is worn by customers and, whenactivated after a fall, triggers a call to the Council’s 24-houremergency Lifeline service control room. Operators thenhelp by talking to the customer, contacting their next ofkin or calling the emergency services.The device can be worn by customers in many ways anduses impact sensors to detect when someone has fallen.If there is no movement after 20 seconds, the automaticcall for help to the control room is then triggered.If you already have a Lifeline, why not recommend afriend and be in with the chance to win high streetshopping vouchers?Existing customers who recommend the service to afriend will be given a £20 high street voucher once thefriend has signed up to the service and paid for theirfirst quarter. What our customers say…Mrs Julie Stock, of Loughborough, wrote to tell us what avital service Charnwood Lifeline is for her elderly parents.

“My mother has had several diabetic hypoglycaemicattacks (‘hypos’). On one occasion my father called me firstand when I arrived I activated the Lifeline and asked foran ambulance, explaining what had happened. TheControl Operator talked me through helping my mum untilthe paramedic arrived and took over. That's what I callteam work!“My parents are both very pleased with the service ofLifeline and the brilliant way the controllers handle thesituations which arise. They do not question the cost ofthis service as they feel safer in the knowledge that thereis 24/7 help available for them. Well done all of theLifeline Team.”Is a Lifeline for you?If you think you, or someone you know, could benefit froma Lifeline please call 01509 643970 for more informationor to arrange a free, no obligation demonstration.All you need is a telephone line and a 13amp powerpoint. The alarm comes with a pendant, which can beused up to100 metres away, and optional fall detector.Facts and figuresThe Council currently has over 900 Lifeline unitsinstalled across the Borough and receives an averageof 1,000 calls every month through alarms which areactivated by customers.Among the calls in April 2013 the service called 41ambulances and responded to 37 requests for othermedical assistance - 32 of which were a result of a fall.


Hi-tech systembrings peace ofmind to residents

Dog owners are being urged to ensure their pet poochesare micro-chipped to help tackle stray dogs andirresponsible owners.

By April 6, 2016 the Government will require all dogs tobe chipped, alongside current rules which state that alldogs in a public space must have a collar featuring theirowner’s name and address.

Charnwood Borough Council has promoted micro-chipping for more than 20 years and will continue to offera free service for people re-homing dogs from the Council’scontract kennels, College Garth Rescue Kennels, Hathern.A chargable service of £15 applies to all other dogs.

Collars and micro-chips are essential to ensure dogs canbe returned to their owners if lost.

The micro-chip will be with the dog forever, so ownersshould register details of new owners before they sell orgive the animal away, and ensure contact details are keptup-to-date.

The procedure is quick and painless and involves a tinychip being implanted below the skin in the scruff of thedog’s neck.

College Garth Rescue Kennels offers the chipping servicealternate Saturdays from 10am to 12am, appointmentsshould be made by calling 01509 842327.

For more information on micro-chipping visitwww.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/dog-ownership/,www.dogstrust.org.uk/az/m/microchipping/ orwww.facebook.com/Chipmydog.

Re-home a houndWould-be dog owners are being encouraged to considerrehoming a stray from the borough.

The borough has seen an increase in the number ofdogs looking for a place to call home after a drop inthe number of people looking to rehome a doghas decreased.

Stray dogs are taken to the College Garth Rescue Kennels,Hathern, by the Council’s dog warden John Baker. Hesaid: “While every effort is made to ensure healthy dogsare not put to sleep, kennel space is finite and sadly thisis the only option if suitable homes are not available.”

Bobby (pictured) was found in a sad state, butafter tender loving care from the kennels’ team, he wasready to become a family pet and has now beensuccessfully rehomed.

For more information on dogs looking for a home, visitwww.collegegarthrescuekennels.co.uk, ring 01509842327 or visit the kennels on Derby Road, Hathern onMonday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm or Sunday10am to 3pm.

Protect your pooch,get a micro-chip


Did you know that the Council has a Twitter feed, a Flickraccount and YouTube channel to help keep you updatedon all the latest breaking news about the services weprovide for you?

@CharnwoodBC is our name on Twitter. It is mannedduring office hours 8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday andis updated by the Council’s Commuincations Team.

We have more than 1,400 followers (and counting) anduse Twitter to help customers resolve issues, respond torequests for service, answer general enquiries andgenerally try to be as helpful as possible.

For example, the Council recently helped customersresolve issues about flooding and hedge cutting, as wellas keeping customers updated on service disruptionduring bad weather.

We also promote events so you don’t miss them, raiseawareness of campaigns and signpost customers toother useful information.

Our Twitter feed is also a very useful way of helpingcustomers make contact with the correct local authority.Many customers contact us about roadworks which areactually the responsibility of Leicestershire CountyCouncil which acts as the Highway Authority.

We also run the odd Tweetathon where we follow acouncil officer for a day so you can see first-hand howyour money is being spent.

As well as Twitter, the Council has a Flickr feed whichcharts events using photographs which are free todownload. Visit: www.flickr.com/photos/charnwoodbc

And we even have a YouTube channel which showcasessome of films we’ve made to help promote or raiseawareness of campaigns or events including the Don’tMuck Around campaign and Loughborough In Bloom.Visit: www.youtube.com/user/charnwoodbc

We’d love for you to come and join the conversation so wecan make it even more convenient for you to contact us.

Join theconversation withus on social media

We all know thatrecycling is good forthe planet; it reducespollution and helps usto preserve the earth’s natural resources. But did youalso know that recycling can create jobs, supportcharities and importantly save you money, via yourcouncil tax.

In 2012 you recycled or composted almost 50% of yourwaste, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you forreaching this amazing all-time high and we would liketo challenge you all to help us increase this figure to51% in 2013.

To help with our challenge we would like to introducethe “Fantastic Four”, they are hungry for your recyclingand would like to ask you to think about areas of yourhome you may sometimes forget you can find recycling,such as your bathroom and bedrooms. If you have theroom you could make the challenge easier by puttinga small recycling bin in any of these rooms and don’tforget to ask your family to start filling with oursuperheroes today!!

Getting the most outof your Green Bin orIntroducing theFantastic Four

• Shampoo & conditioner bottles• Bubble Bath• Bleach• Cleaning products bottles• Liquid soap bottles• Mouth wash bottles

• Toilet tubes• Cardboard packaging from

toothpaste and toiletries• Tissue boxes

• Deodorant• Shaving foam• Air freshener• Hairspray

• Cosmetic jars/bottles• Perfume bottles• Empty medicine bottles• Bath oil bottles


Two new scrutiny panels have beenset up to look at the Council’spolicies for managing studentoccupancy in Loughborough andthe Council’s complaints procedure.

At the end of their work the panelswill make recommendations to theCabinet about how things couldbe improved.

Both panels have been seekingviews from the public and otherinterested parties as part oftheir work.

The managing student occupancypanel has heard evidence fromlocal residents groups, students,Loughborough University andlandlords. It has also used a form onthe Council’s website to enableother members of the public to letthe panel know what they think.

The complaints procedure panel willbe contacting a sample of peoplewho have made complaints to findout what they thought about howtheir complaint was dealt with.

One of the aims of scrutiny is to usethe views of local people to identifyimprovements that can be made towhat the Council does. Thepanels are very grateful for all thecontributions that have been made.

In the future there will be updatesin Charnwood News to provideinformation about how the publiccan become involved in scrutiny andfeedback on the results of scrutinyreviews including the impact thatthe public has had.

More information can be found atwww.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/scrutiny_panels.

Holding the Council to account

Scrutiny is an important partof the local democratic processand represents the interests oflocal residents.

It allows the Council’s Cabinetto be held to account by otherCouncil members. It also helpsreview and improve services andfunctions run by the Council andits local partners.

What isScrutiny?

Residents of Thurmaston will nowhave more say on tackling issueswhich affect quality of life in thevillage.

Charnwood Borough Council andLeicestershire Police have launcheda Partners and CommunitiesTogether (PACT) group which willmeet regularly to discuss issuesaffecting local people.

Anyone is able to attend themeetings to share their feelings andhave their say over what authoritiescan do to help deal with issues suchas anti-social behaviour,fly-tipping and hate crime.

Councillor David Snartt, CharnwoodBorough Council’s Cabinet Memberfor Neighbourhood Services, said:“One of the Council’s core values isputting residents first, this approachwill certainly help us to do that.

A PACT againstanti-social behaviour

Our Place to...belongsupport residents toinfluence, contributeand take part in theircommunities.

“The PACT group will provide youwith another way of contributing toand influencing their community,which is a key Council commitment.”

Councillor Paul Harley,Thurmaston’s Borough Councillor,was elected as chairman of thegroup. He said: “I believe the PACTwill be beneficial for Thurmastonand will provide residents withfurther opportunities to voice theirconcerns.

“Multi-agency work by CharnwoodBorough Council and partnerorganisations is already provingsuccessful and we are hoping tofurther build on this."

PC 2080 Phil Porter, the BeaconOfficer for Thurmaston, said: “Wewanted to find a friendly andapproachable way of getting morepeople involved in influencing the

things that happen in theircommunity.

“The PACT will give peoplethe opportunity to talk to us,and representatives fromother organisations, in a relaxedenvironment so that we can all worktogether to make a difference.”

All PACT meetings, which willconsist of representatives fromthe police, local schools, boroughand parish councils and theNeighbourhood Watch, are open tothe public.

The first meeting of the group washeld on Tuesday April 2, 2013, at theMemorial Hall, Thurmaston.


against the odds. The team that raises the mostmoney will win the chance to star in a promotionalvideo that will go on their very popular website (www.twentytwenty.org.uk), and hopefully feature on local TV.Councillor David Snartt, Charnwood Borough Council’sCabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, wasrecently invited to the charity’s annual awards.

He said: “This year I presented an award to one of theseremarkable young people who demonstrated that,despite all the difficult circumstances she has encounteredthroughout her young life, with the right help andguidance young people can achieve to the highest levels.

“This is not only for themselves, but helping others whoare in similar circumstances. Turning life chances aroundis sometimes difficult but this young person is now atfull-time college and looking to go to university.”

Mike Hughes, from Twenty Twenty, said: “It’s soimportant that we raise this money and extend thereach of our services to those that need it most. We’reconfident that the great people of Charnwood will helpus to do just that. It’s really easy to get involved.Simply download a fundraising ideas booklet fromwww.twentytwenty.org.uk/onthejob and go for it.”

For hard copies of the booklet simply email a request toMike Hughes on [email protected] orcall Mike on 0300 111 2020. You’ll get personal supportevery step of the way. You can also use these contactdetails to get any other information, or to registerinterest in training as a volunteer mentor to a youngperson. Thanks so much, and we look forward to hearingfrom you.’

Do you want to help provide more opportunities fordisadvantaged young people in Charnwood?

Then Loughborough based youth charity, Twenty Twenty,would love you to support their new 'OnTheJob'workplace fundraising campaign. With the help of greatpeople like you, they want to raise an extra £50,000 toenhance and extend their services to disadvantagedyoung people in the borough.

Twenty Twenty already provides specialist education andmentoring to hundreds of disadvantaged and disengagedyoung people throughout Leicestershire each year. Thisinvaluable work helps young people gain confidence,qualifications and jobs. But they want to do more,especially in Charnwood. They want to offer moreeducational courses and more mentoring places to thosethat need it most. £50,000 would enable them to workwith over 100 more local young people this way, by payingfor extra tutors, resources, and more mentor training.

You may be wondering what are the benefits of gettinginvolved? Well, workplace fundraising through thecharity’s “On the Job” campaign is a fun way for you andyour colleagues to make a real difference in the lives ofdisadvantaged and disengaged young people.

It’s a brilliant and very satisfying form of team buildingand enhances your working experience. It’s also great formarketing – local papers are always keen to featurestories about organisations raising money for goodcauses in creative ways.

Any team raising more than £1,000 will have the option ofa visit to their workplace from one of Twenty Twenty’syoung people who will tell their inspiring story of success

Twenty Twenty charity has £50k vision

Nathalie Brown and Councillor David Snartt


Post or drop your completed survey in to:Charnwood Borough Council, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2TR

Charnwood Borough Council’sResidents’ Survey 2013

As a ‘small’ incentive, all fully completed and returned surveys will:Be entered into our draw for one of seven £50 Love2Shop vouchersand get a FREE day pass to use leisure centres in Charnwood.Enjoy using the pools, gyms and classes across the Borough on us.

Love2Shop vouchers contact details onlyPlease enter a phone number and/or email address for us to contact youif you win the draw for the Love2Shop vouchers.To see competition Termsand Conditions go to www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/rstandc

Phone:Email:

“What do you think of the Residents’ Survey darling?”


How happy are you with living in the area?

Very Happy Happy Unhappy Very Unhappy Don’t Know

A variety of entertainment and cultural facilitiesA variety of shops and marketsBeing able to go to sports and leisure facilitiesBeing able to go to well maintained parks and green spacesEncouraging local prosperity, business and jobsFeeling safe in my home and the local areaGood access to transport and parkingLooking after the environmentMy rubbish collected on a regular and reliable basisThe availability of housing that you can afford to buyThe availability of housing that you can afford to rentThe cleanliness and tidiness of my local areaPlease add any additional comments you feel are helpful

4 - Very Satisfied 3 - Satisfied 2 - Dissatisfied 1 - Very Dissatisfied DK - Don’t Know

And how satisfied are you with each?

4 3 2 1 DK

What three things do you value the most from the list below?(Prioritise)

A variety of entertainment and cultural facilitiesA variety of shops and marketsBeing able to go to sports and leisure facilitiesBeing able to go to well maintained parks and green spacesEncouraging local prosperity, business and jobsFeeling safe in my home and the local areaGood access to transport and parkingLooking after the environmentMy rubbish collected on a regular and reliable basisThe availability of housing that you can afford to buyThe availability of housing that you can afford to rentThe cleanliness and tidiness of my local area


Are there any areas you feel concerned about?

Do you feel that your local area is a place where people from differentbackgrounds get on well together?

Yes No Don’t Know

How easy is it for you to use / access the services provided by the Council?

Very Easy Quite Easy Quite Hard Very Hard Don’t Know

What makes you say that it is quite hard / very hard to use / access theservices provided by the Council?

How would you report a problem to the Council if you needed to? EmailTelephoneGoing into the officeCouncillor

Through staff (i.e. housing officer)Through the websiteNone of the aboveOther (please specify)

If you have contacted the Council for any reason how would you rateyour experience? Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know

How would you like to hear about our services? (please tick all that apply)

EmailFacebook or TwitterMagazinesPostersTexts (SMS)

Leaflet / LetterWebsiteLocal mediaCouncil magazineNone of the above

Other: (please specify)


If you are happy for us to contact you by email please enter your email address.This will only be kept and used by Charnwood Borough Council to keep in touchwith you as you’ve requested.Email Address:

How satisfied are you with how the Council keeps you informed about its services?

An average Band D property pays £102.62* to the Borough Council on an annualbasis. This covers services such as Waste Collection and Recycling, LeisureCentres, Planning and Development, Food Hygiene and Safety.How satisfied are you with how Charnwood spends its proportion of yourCouncil Tax?

*this figure does not include the Loughborough Special levy for residents livingin Loughborough or Parish or Town Council preceptsDo you feel it is easy to influence decisions that might affect you in Charnwood?

Please can you include reasons

How satisfied are you with how you can get involved in local decision making?

Are you or would you like to get more involved to:Volunteer to help run local facilities e.g. with friends schemes- Queens Park and the museumGet more involved in local decision making e.g. through area forums or customer panelsVolunteer to improve the local area/facilities e.g. as community champions

Just volunteer

If you said you wanted to get involved in volunteering please provide a contact phonenumber or email address. This will only be used to contact you about volunteering.Details:

Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know


Very Easy Quite Easy Quite Hard Very Hard Don’t Know


Already Involved Want to get Involved NO Don’t Know


CyclingWorkplace cycling sessions

Cycling is a great way to travel towork. If you or your colleagueslive within three miles of yourworkplace cycling is likely to bealmost as quick as taking the car,and you’ll save money on fuel andparking costs and get some exercisewithout taking time out of your day.We can offer support to helpencourage you and your colleaguesto swap some journeys from motorto pedal power.

Is your bike in good health ? We canbring a mobile mechanic aka ‘DrBike’ to your workplace and giveyour bike a health check. We’llprovide a checklist of any workrequired that’ll get your bike back onthe road.

Loughborough has a gooddeveloping network of cycle routes,which are largely traffic-free or onquieter streets. We can provide afun, led ride for your staff, either inlunchtime or after work which candemonstrate how the cycle routescan help you get around by bicycle.

If you or your colleagues would likemore in depth support and adviceon commuting we can run acommuter cycling course at yourworkplace, which includes advice onclothing, kit and provide a practicaldemonstration of possible routes.

WalkingIf you prefer to travel on foot we canrun lunchtime or after work walksspecific to your workplace.

Do you have a number of colleagueswho are interested in walking ? Wecan support you in setting up awalking group. We’ll be running afree training course to provide adviceand guidance on leading walks andwalking groups. The course willprovide guidance on planning,navigation, and running the walk.

Adult CycleTraining CoursesThere are free five week cycle trainingcourses for adults taking place inLoughborough and Watermead Park.If you haven’t cycled for a while orhave never felt confident on a bike,why not book onto one of these funand friendly courses.

For further informationcall 0116 305 8307 or [email protected]

The dates are:

Loughborough College, RadmoorRoad Every Saturday from 31August to 28 September10am – 12noon

Loughborough College, RadmoorRoad Every Sunday from 1 to 29September 10am – 12noon

Watermead Country Park, KingLear’s Lake Car Park, Syston EverySaturday from 5 October to 2November 10am – 12noon

Active Traveladvice andsupportCould you become a workplacechampion ? We can offer supportwith information and advice to helpyou encourage colleagues to travelactively.

Would you like help in finding outhow your staff travel to work ? Wecan support you with setting upa staff survey and interpretingthe results.

For more information on any ofthese initiatives please contactMat Richardson, Active TravelDevelopment Officer, CharnwoodBorough [email protected] 07753 309 559

The Choose How You MoveSmarter Travel for Businessproject is encouraging staff inthe Loughborough area to makethe switch to more sustainabletravel options.

The Fit 4 Business Challengeelement is providing free support tostaff and workplaces and thecommunity to encourage changingsome journeys from the car tobicycle or on foot.

Making one or more of yourcommuting or shopping trips intoan active journey is a great way toget fit, save money, feel good andhelp the environment.

The evidence is strong thatpromoting activity within theworkplace can produce a range ofbusiness benefits through reducingsickness absence rates; raising staffmorale and generating a more alertand energetic workforce.

Here are some of the ways in whichCharnwood Borough Council’s ActiveTravel Development Officer can helpyou, your colleagues and staff get onyour bikes or out walking:

Sky Ride Localtwilight ridesIn early December come out and joinour guided ‘Twilight’ cycling festivaland cycle rides. Bring along thefamily, enjoy the festival, then getyourself illuminated and join one ofour fun, themed evening rides.

Find out more and registeronto the rides atwww.goskyride.com/leicestershire

Is your workplace fit for business?

Loughborough Town Hall’s SundayFunday is back and bigger than everbefore. The venue is throwing openits doors for a fantastic free event on15 September, from 10am to 3pm.

The Funday features a host offree workshops, activities andtaster sessions, with loads ofopportunities to get involved andexplore your creative and artisticside. There are dance, film and radioworkshops; truffle-making withChocolate Alchemy; silk paintingand clay figure making; plus the

chance to learn circus skills.Experience the art of close up magic,play in a ukulele band and enjoy abouncy castle, climbing wall, dancemat challenge, treasure hunt, giantgames, milk-the-cow competition,balloon race and so much more.

Visitors can also take a look behindthe scenes at the venue, with toursof the theatre stage and dressingrooms, and demonstrations oflighting and sound. The cast of theChristmas pantomime Jack and theBeanstalk will be on hand to meet

visitors and share in the fun. Throughout the day the venue’sBalcony Café will be serving hotand cold food. Sunday Fundayworkshops can be pre-booked from10am on the day and will last frombetween 30 minutes and two hoursdepending on the session, whiletasters and activities are availableon a drop in basis.Sunday Funday is completelyfree but there are age andheight restrictions in operation forsome activities.

For details and more information see the venue website atwww.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk or pick up the programme at Box Office.

GIANTSunday Funday



Two crafty robbers have a cunningplan to steal the farmer’s prize cow,but they reckon without the tiniestand quietest creature, the ladybirdwith a plan of her own.

Finally, enjoy the BIGGEST panto ofthem all, Jack and the Beanstalkfrom 30 November to 5 January.With stunning sets, fabulouscostumes and giant-sized jokes, theshow will be a Christmas treat toremember …. Fe Fi Fo Fum come tothe Town Hall and join in the fun!

For more details on all the venue’s programme call the Box Office on 01509 231914or visit www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

chosen to play carol singers, theCratchit children and other parts.

Two classic children’s stories fromthe award-winning pen of JuliaDonaldson, are given charming andinventive adaptations for the stage.The Snail and the Whale, on 26 and27 October, is presented by thecreators of The Gruffalo stage show,and follows the hilarious adventuresof a globetrotting mollusc. On 9 to11 November What the LadybirdHeard is a whole lot of family fun.

The new autumn season atLoughborough Town Hall is burstingwith family entertainment.

James Campbell and his Comedy 4Kids show returns on 28 Septemberwith an explosion of funny stories,tales and laughter, ideal for childrenaged six plus. On 12 October Scrooge,a musical version of Charles Dickenswell loved tale A Christmas Carol,offers the whole audience a chanceto take part singing the chorussongs, plus some children will be

Town HallFamilyFun thisAutumn!

Pool reopensafter blazeCustomers are once again making a splash atLoughborough Leisure Centre after the pool area wasre-opened in June following a blaze.

The pool and main changing area at the Browns Lanefacility were forced to close after a blaze tore through thebuilding in December 2012.

Ferocious heat melted metal lockers and weakenedstructural supports which carry the weight of plantequipment on the leisure centre roof. It also causedextensive damage to the pool area.

The facility, owned by Charnwood Borough Council andmanaged by its leisure centres partner Fusion Lifestyle,underwent a £1-million repair programme which saw thepool deep-cleaned, relined and repainted.

Work on the changing rooms is ongoing because of thedamage so other changing facilities in thecentre will be used until the major refurbishment of the poolchanging area is completed later in the summer.

Councillor Paul Harley, the Council’s Cabinet member forLeisure and Culture, said: “We have been very frustratedover the last few months that we have not been able tooffer the full range of services at our superb facility inLoughborough.

“The damage was much worse than originally feared,which is why it has taken longer than anticipated tocomplete repairs and refurbish the changing rooms andpool, however, we are now delighted to be opening backup to the public .”

Memberships for the Leisure Centre are on sale now, withgreat offers available including two months free and nojoining fee for a limited period.

Visit www.charnwoodleisure.com or call01509 611 080 for more information.


Community and voluntary groupsin Charnwood could benefitfrom funding grants providedby the Council to help thecommunity and support residentsin the Borough.

The Council is committed toworking in partnership andsupporting residents to influence,contribute, and take part in theircommunities and these grants areone way this is achieved annually.

With a number of fundingopportunities available, grants havebeen awarded to a wide rangeof groups.

In the first round of CharnwoodGrant applications for 2013 theCouncil awarded five groups a totalof £15,490 to support for a varietyof initiatives to benefit peopleacross the Borough.

Applications for CommunityDevelopment Grants andCommunity Facilities Grants are

Twenty-three projects for teenagershave been funded by money givento Charnwood by Leicestershire'sCounty Youth Councillors.

A panel of young people and adultschose activities ranging from boxingto nature rangers. All the schemesare designed to improve theconfidence, responsibility and skillsof teens taking part.

One young person, who joinedboxing sessions as part of one of theprojects, said: "Boxing helps me.When I first used to come I used to runinto the road when I got angry. Now Ikeep fit and the other kids like me".

Many of the activities are free ofcharge for young people.

To find out what's on and where,check out: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/positive_activities_for_young_people or contact Sarah Coupe,Charnwood Borough Council'sChildren and Young People'sStrategic Co-ordinator,on 01509 632544 or [email protected].

Funding boost for community

For more visit:www.charnwood.gov.uk/charnwoodgrantsEmail: [email protected]: 01509 634710.

Cash injection helpsyouth projectscome alive

Charnwood Borough Council isresponsible for administering PositiveActivities for Young People (PAYP)funding. The money is provided byLeicestershire County Council.

What is Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP) funding?

welcome from all overCharnwood and are assessed by aGrants Panel before the finaldecision on funding is made byCabinet. Other smaller grants areavailable such as LoughboroughCommunity, Stayng Healthy andCommunity Engagement.

All applications are assessed againstcommunity and organisationalneed, with those who have notreceived funding before particularlywelcomed.

Organisations, groups and projectsshould be based in Charnwood orcarry out activities in the area,applications should be sent in asearly as possible to avoid delays inthe decision-making process.

The purpose of PAYP is to increasethe availability of positive activitiesfor young people, particularly themost disadvantaged. The focus is touse positive activities to help reduceanti-social behaviour.


Gallery Trails, Quizzes and Games

13th July - 18th Sept - Gallery games

Exhibitions

8th June - 1st Sept - Turmoiland Tranquility - In the eye of the beholder.

6th July - 29th Sept - Downto Earth: AN exhibition byLoughborough Artspace.

Guided Walks in Charnwood

Contact the Museum on: 01509 233754email: museum@charn wood.gov.uk orvisit www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/heritage

4th Sep - 10.30am - Guided walkAbbey Pumping Station - Meet atSchool Lane car park, Birstall.5th Sept / 3rd Oct- 10am - Guided walkAnstey - Meet at the Nook carpark tel: 01509 63467315th Sept - 10.30am Guided walkAnstey - Healthy dog walk - Meetat the Nook car park.28th Aug - 7pm - Guided walkBarrow Upon Soar - Meet at HolyTrinity Church tel: 0116 2611 57617th Oct - 10.30am Guided WalkBarrow Upon Soar - Meet at MillLane on the canal bridge.9th Oct - 10am - Guided walkCharnwood Water - Meet atCharnwood Water car park.19th Sept - 10.30am - Guidedwalk Cossington - Meet at AllSaint’s Church, Cossington.31st Oct - 7pm - Guided walkHalloween at Quorn - Meetat Quorn Cross.15th Oct - 10.30am - Guidedwalk Loughborough - FunghiWalk - Meet at The Outwoodscar park.

13th Oct - 10am - Guided walkOutwoods - Meet at the free carpark on Woodhouse Lane.19th Sept / 17th Oct- 10am - Guided walkQuorn - Meet at School Lane carpark, Meet at the village hall.11th Sept - 2pm - Guided WalkQuorn - Meet at Bartholomews’sChurch, Quorn.18th Sept - 10am - RSPBWeekday Walk Rutland Water- Meet at Rutland Water.1st Oct - 10am - Guided WalkSeagrave - Meet near All Saint’sChurch.14th Sept - 10am - Guided WalkShepshed - Meet at the entranceto St Botolph’s Church.12th Oct - 10am - Guided WalkShepshed Town Trail - Meet atThe Bull Ring, Shepshed.12th Oct - 8pm -Moonlight WalkStarts from Charnwood IndoorBowls club - tel: 01509 638066email: [email protected] Oct - 10am -Guided WalkSwithland - Meet near the villagehall, Swithland.

LoughboroughMarket PlaceContact Markets Office:01509 634624

Every Thursday & Saturday - 8am -4pm - Loughbrough Retail Market.2nd Wednesday of each month -next one due 14th Aug - Farmers’Market.20th Sept - 8am - SpecialHarvest Market18th Oct - 8am - Special AutumnFayre Market1st Nov - 6pm - RedlandsFirework Extravaganza

23rd Oct - 7pm -Guided WalkSyston - Meet at Town Square,Syston.18th Sept - 12noon -GuidedWalk Thurmaston - Meet outsideThe Harrow Inn.22nd Sept - 11am -Guided WalkWoodhouse Eaves - Meet atthe car park, Main StreetWoodhouse Eaves.

CharnwoodMuseum Events

Charnwood CitizensAdvice BureauOutreach service available everyWednesday and Friday from theShepshed Community Centre, 47ACharnwood Road, Shepshed LE12 9QE.

Opening times

Wed: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm & Fri: 9:30am- 12:30 pm. No appointmentrequired, we offer a drop in service.

Shepshed lions carnivalis coming to townShepshed Lions Club is delightedto announce the details for thisyear’s Shepshed Lions Club AnnualCharity Carnival. It will take place inGlenmore Park, on Bank HolidayMonday, August 26, 2013. This year’scarnival will be even better than lastyear with many attractions, stalls,fairground and other displays. Themain attraction will be the DingleFingle Clown Show. There will bethe usual bouncy castle, puppetshow, prize draw and many otherattractions. Live Star Wars characters,Birds of Prey display, Children’s maze,BBQ and Tea Tent. Put the date inyour diary for a great family day out.

Remember, all the proceeds of ourcarnival go to charitable good causesin Shepshed.

Admission is only £1 for adults, 50pchildren and family ticket £3 max.


What’s On In Charnwood

LoughboroughTown Hall EventsContact the box officeon: 01509 231914 orvisit www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

27th Sept - 8pm - The Karpenters:Staring Laurie Briggs and Jason Scott

28th Sept 2pm - James Campbell’sComedy for Kids.

2nd Oct - 7.30pm or (sat Matinee)2.30pm - The odd couple byNeil Simon.

7th Oct - 7.30pm - Pride &Prejudice: by Jane Austin.

11th Oct - 8pm - Rat Pack Live

12th Oct - 7.30pm - FascinatingAida: Charm Offensive

12th Oct - 2pm - Scrooge (AChristmas Carol): by Charles Dickens.

15th - 19th Oct - 7.30pm or (satMatinee) 2.30pm - The Hired Man:Presented by Greasepaint.

23rd - 30th Nov - Re-inventedLandscapes: exhibition

24th Oct - 8pm - Henning When:German Comedy Ambassador.

26th-27th Oct - 2pm & 4pm (Sat)11am (Sun) - The Snail and theWhale: Story telling & live music.

3rd Nov - 7.30pm - The Nutcracker:Russian State Ballet and Opera.

7th Aug - 3 Sept - The Sock Gallery:Open exhibition.

1st Sept - 7.30pm - Brassed off(Revisited): Festical Players &Hathern Band join forces.

7th Sept - 19th Oct - The SockGallery: exhibiton by AlexMcQuade & Fanella Beauchamp.

10th - 14th Sept - 7.30pm or (satMatinee) 2.30pm - Anything Goes:Loughborough Operatic Society

19th Sept - 7.30pm - Othello: TheMoor of Venice by Shakespeare.

20th Sept - 8pm - Seann Walsh &Josh Widdicombe: Comedy stars

22nd Sept - 7.30pm - La Cage AuxFolles: 48hr musical challenge

Events aroundthe Borough21st Sept / 12th Oct 2.30pm - PoliceBeat Surgery: Sileby CommunityCentre. www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/charnwood-north/events 20th Sept - 1 - 3.30pm & 5 - 8pm -Blood Donation sessions: Birstallsocial club tel: 0300 123 23 23 tobook an appointment31st Aug - 28th Sept - Saturdays10am - 12noonFree Adult Cyclingcourse: Loughborough Colllege.tel: 0116 305 31791st Sept - 11am SkyRide: Meet atLoughbrough Leisure Centre.tel: 01509 634673 www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=23060 7th Sept - 2pm - Horticultural & CraftShow: Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall& Annexe contacts MervynGreenhalgh tel: 01509 98037414th Sept - 10.30am - Trinity Fair:The Village Green, Thrussington tel:Mr M Morgan - 01664 42454028th & 29th Sept - 9am - NewtownLinford Scarecrow weekend: email:[email protected]


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