South Kilworth News October 2012

SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS

October 2012 No. 425

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ADVANCE NOTICE Saturday 3

rd November Bonfire Night Village Hall

Saturday 17th

November Safari Supper Village Hall

Saturday 1st December Annual Church Bazaar Village Hall

Saturday 15th

December Children’s Christmas Party Village Hall

The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders

Please send copy for the November edition by 23rd

October to

Ann Saunders Smithy House, Welford Road Tel: 575 338 Email: [email protected]

The South Kilworth News is printed by Colin Olle. Advertising enquiries to

Colin Olle Croft Acre, The Belt Tel: 575 791 Email: [email protected]

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Contact Michael Murphy on 01788 861877 or 0777 6065385

Mon 1st 18.30 Football, Playing Field

19.30 Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall

Tue 2nd

10.00 MaMites, Village Hall

Wed 3rd

Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50)

Thur 4th

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

Fri 5th

19.30 First Friday, White Hart

Sun 7th

09.30 18th

after Trinity, Holy Communion, Stanford-on-Avon

Mon 8th

18.30 Football, Playing Field

Tue 9th


19.30 Wind Farm Money Open Meeting, Village Hall

Thur 11th


Sun 14th

09.45 19th

after Trinity, Family Service, St Nicholas Church

Mon 15th


19.00 Bowls Club AGM, Village Hall

Tue 16th

09.30 Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church


19.00 W.I. Village Hall

Wed 17th

Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50)

Thur 18th

12.00 Luncheon Club, Village Hall


Sun 21st 09.45 20

th after Trinity, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church

Mon 22nd


Tue 23rd


Thur 25th


Fri 26th

20.00 WASoSK, Sideways Cottage

Sun 28th

10.30 St Simon & St Jude, Avon Swift Group Holy Communion, Stanford-on-

Avon

Mon 29th


Tue 30th


Team Vicar’s Letter A fair-weather faith? All-weather God!

Harvest festival time is once again upon us. It’s a season when we gather in churches, village halls and

schools to give thanks to God for food, farmers and all the blessings of our lives, and to share some of the

fruits of the earth in harvest suppers and lunches. The harvest hymns are invariably upbeat, exhorting us

to be truly thankful for all that we have. And the pictures that go along with them are of sun-kissed

golden corn blowing gently in the breeze.

For many this year, the sun-drenched glory of generous crops is not a picture of reality. This year will be

remembered at best for being cool and changeable weather-wise – in fact we have had the wettest

Summer for a lot of years. The harvest for some has been good, for others not good at all.

The same is the case for many as the recession continues to bite and some find themselves out of work or

struggling to make ends meet. Life has a sense of changeability and uncertainty about it for many people

at this time. It may feel for some that the wet weather is a mirror of their emotions. It may be this harvest

time that many of us find it difficult to count our blessings and to be truly thankful.

Harvest is about being thankful for what we do have, but it is at heart about taking stock of everything we

have. It is thus about being honest about the difficult things too, the harvest we had hoped for but which

has not materialised, the things we do not have, the things we wish had not happened. God will not only

listen to our thanks but also to our cries of anguish. God promised to be with us always, even to the end

of the age – see Matthew 28.20 - and that means being there for us, whatever life brings, in times of

rainfall as well as sunshine. So, this harvest, as we sing songs of great thankfulness and praise, we can

also be thankful that we have an all-weather God whatever the weather in which we live.

Revd Emma Davies

Morning Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9.00 am in Swinford Church

Evening Prayer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 5 pm in Gilmorton Church

All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-

The Revd Canon Chris Oxley, The Rectory, Kilworth Road, Swinford, Telephone: 01788 860445

The Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573 The Revd Jane Kennedy 17, Cromwell Close, Walcote, Telephone 01455 554065

FROM THE REGISTER

Holy Baptism: We welcome,

Edie Elizabeth Lacey 23rd

September at St. Nicholas’ Church, South Kilworth

IMPORTANT MEETING The Diocesan Synod has approved a plan to revise the method of obtaining from parishes, the money

needed to provide our clergy, supply support and training, and manage the Diocese. The present intention

is to abandon the “Parish Share” system, a “tax” all parishes pay to the Diocese and to replace it with a

more voluntary one, relying on generosity in recognition of what we receive from God’s goodness to us.

An experimental project is being tried in two of our Deaneries.

Our Diocesan Secretary, Jonathon Kerry has kindly agreed to explain the proposed scheme to us all, will

discuss issues arising from it and answer any questions on related matters. This will also give one an

insight into Diocesan finances, our annual income and expenditures.

The event will take place in St. Nicholas’s Church from 7 pm to 9 pm on Friday 5th

October and is free.

Light refreshments are provided and anyone interested is welcome. Our Clergy team will be happy to

meet you during the course of the evening to hear anything you wish to bring to their attention.

Sam Lloyd, Churchwarden

FAMILY HARVEST THANKSGIVING

9.45am Sunday 14th

October

South Kilworth Church

Let us join together to say THANK YOU for our food.

Beth Rogers

LUNCHEON CLUB On Thursday 20th September 15 members gathered together at Kilworth Springs for lunch. The main

course was Quiche served with New Potatoes and Salad. An alternative of Stuffed Peppers was available

for those who wished. A selection of desserts catered for all tastes. Coffee and Tea with mints completed

a most enjoyable afternoon.

The October meeting will be in the Village Hall.

David Burd

LOCK UP YOUR CARS

Beware – keys were stolen from a car parked in Swinford last weekend.

AUGUST WASoSK MEETING The 31

st of August found 12 of us congregating Al Fresco at Ian Weightman’s. Despite the drizzle we felt

we had to at least make the effort of an out door experience this summer! Oh the joys of the great British

summer.

We were treated to some very fine cheeses with a blue Strathdonald complementing the whisky

exceptional well. It is now recognized by all members that we have acquired a large and increasingly

interesting collection of whiskies. So much so, that for the rest of the year we will limit future additions to

those of the host of the meetings, together with any new members of course. It seems hard to believe that

after only 18 months we have collated such a collection despite everyone’s best efforts at trying to deplete

it.

Amongst the new offerings in august we had the opportunity to sample two drams from the same

distillery and of the same age but with different aging conditions

The Glenlivet 15yr old (The classic Green bottle)

On the nose there was a zesty orange and marzipan note with a hint of wax, this was reflected with a

marmalade and kernel taste with a soapy or beeswax finish

The Glenlivet 15yr old French Reserve

Obviously this was all about the “terroir”!!! This displayed a more grassy or hay note with a salty tang

on the nose matched to a full oily marmalade mouth.

As to the conversation, well at that time we were still basking in the euphoria generated by our great

Olympians and by the show that LOCOG had put on. The WASoSKs pledged that our contribution to the

lasting legacy should be to train harder, longer and more frequently and so inspire future generations. I’m

not sure however, if Lord Coe would include whisky drinking as an Olympic sport.

As for the next meetings

Friday 28th

September at Glebe House

Friday 26th

October at Sideways Cottage

Friday 30th

November at Mount Pleasant

Rob Burd

THE SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB

Club results provided by Alan Ainsworth.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Winner Ray Carter Runner-up Jenny McGuire

TREVOR ROWE 2 WOOD Winner Ray Carter Runner-up Mick Mayhew

4 WOOD PAIRS Winners Ray Carter & Carole Fleming Runners-up Mick Mayhew & Rita Pickard

NOVICES Winner John Wilson Runner-up Sue Wilson

TAFFY TROPHY

Winner Jenny McGuire

AGM

The Bowls Club AGM is on 15th

October at 7pm in the Village Hall.

For details about how to join the bowls club, or any general information, please contact the Secretary,

Keith Rickhuss on 01858 575792. Email: [email protected]

TOTE NEWS September 2012 Winners

£50 Kate Truman No 12

£40 Jonathon Wood No 26

£30 Gerry Byrne No 54

£20 Pam Green No 60

The October Tote Draw will be on Monday 1st October 2012 - 1pm at the Kilworth Springs Golf Club.

Tote members, bowlers, partners and friends are welcome to attend the draws.

The cost to join the Tote is £1 per week and new members are welcome as there are still several numbers

available.

For more details, please contact Maggy Roberts - 01858 571238. email: [email protected]

Thank you for your continuing support.

Maggy Roberts

THE CHURCH CLOCK I am sure nearly everyone has noticed that we have been having a few problems with the clock. It has

been looked at by a man from Smiths of Derby. The clock needs an overhaul. The work will take place as

soon as possible.

Ray Dorman

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL The school is very proud to have been awarded The International Schools Award by the British Council

for all the work it has done in relation to the Global Community. This has included topics around the

Olympics, Bollywood dancing, learning French, finding out about the French culture, and learning about

festivals from other cultures. The school has also formed links with a school in Zambia and our Harvest

collection this year was towards resources for that school. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

The children are enjoying a wide range of clubs and activities after school and at lunchtimes football,

netball, gardening, multisports, choir, reading club. Many children are also working for their Bronze arts

award with the help of Mrs Sandford.

If you have a child who is due to start school next September and you have not yet registered them please

do so as soon as possible. You are always welcome to come and visit the school if you have a pre school

child and would like to find out more about us. Please telephone the school office on 01858 575307 to

arrange a visit or for help with any aspect of the application process.

Angela Dewes

Headteacher

South Kilworth C of E Primary School

Walcote Road

South Kilworth

Leicestershire

LE17 6EG Tel: 01858 575307

DOG WALKING CLUB

I am fairly new to the village but am wondering if anyone would be interested in forming a Dog Walking

Group with me. Unfortunately, I am only usually available on Sundays, but at my previous village made many

close friends (both human and animal) taking communal walks, whilst enjoying friendship and “Doggy talk”.

If anyone is interested, I am sure alternative days, other than Sundays could be arranged, possibly taking in the

local countryside and maybe even stopping for a “picnic” or refreshment.

If this appeals, please telephone Ella (01858 575889) for Doggy talk or even a chat.

FINAL PLEA FROM MA-MITES ! Ma-Mites is a toddler group which is held in South Kilworth Village Hall on Tuesdays, 10 - 11.30am, and

is run by local mums. Cost is £1.50 per adult + child, and 50p for any additional child.

We have seen numbers decline in recent years, as children have left to start school, and the number of

toddlers in the village has diminished. Our numbers are now so low that we are facing closure, as we

need a reasonable weekly turn-out to remain viable.

Given the fluctuations in populations, it seems likely that there will be a need for a toddler group in the

village in the future, so it would be a terrible shame if the existing group were to cease.

We have decided that if numbers don't pick up between now and Christmas, we will have no choice but to

close the Ma-Mites group. This will be a real pity, as for many years it has been a great way for local

mums to meet each other, and for children to play with their peers in a large well-equipped hall.

So please, if you look after a toddler or pre-school child on a Tuesday, do consider Ma-Mites as a fun

activity that morning. We have lots of toys, we're very friendly and we really need you!

Thank you

For more information, please contact Rachel 07710 381533 or Sue 07770 748608

Gilmorton Garden Club

Bunny Guinness Lecture

The famous garden designer is giving a talk at

Walton Village Hall on Thursday 11th

October 2012

starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets £12.

Payment by cheque (to Gilmorton Garden Club).

Send to:

Pam Shave

Oak Tree House, North Road, South Kilworth, LE17 6DU

PLEASE ENCLOSE A SAE!

CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX APPEAL Will YOU........wrap an empty medium sized shoebox and fill it with great little gifts ?

It is then sent to a child in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. It is an unconditional

gift, asking for nothing in return.

For details of suitable items, leaflets and labels.........and any other information, contact Jacky Harrison.

01858 575 257

The village church will be open on the morning of SATURDAY, 10th. NOVEMBER for the receipt of

boxes.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is the world's largest children's Christmas project.Your involvement

and support are much appreciated. Thank you.

W.I. DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2012 16th October Nila Lodia. Lets experience India, its culture, food and traditions

20th November Janet Courtney's Victorian Lady at Christmas

11th December Christmas Party

WANTED: BIG STRONG MEN AND WOMEN Volunteers needed for October 13

th to repaint external walls of village hall. Drinks and snacks provided

along with all materials

Please ring Michael or Ray for more details

Michael 07776065385

Ray 07780846002

FUNDRAISING FOR KENYA VOLUNTEER TRIP

On the 11th of July next year, I will be heading to the Rift Valley province in Kenya with my

college. There I will be volunteering in 3 schools and will be involved in community work. This is an

invaluable experience that will be both tough and rewarding but I'm very much looking forward to it.

During the next 10 months, I will be holding various fundraising events to help towards the trip so any

support or donations would be appreciated and I would be extremely grateful.

I will keep the village updated on my progress.

Alice Keal

SOUTH KILWORTH’S NINTH

SAFARI SUPPER

Would you like to meet more neighbours? .... and eat with 22 different people in the village over good food?

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Starts 7:30pm (prompt) at the village hall : return at 11:45pm for coffee and cheese

Can you cook for 8 people? ( or do you know where Fosse Park M&S is?)

Tickets; £15: one free to main course cooks: half price for starters and puddingsTickets; £15: one free to main course cooks: half price for starters and puddingsTickets; £15: one free to main course cooks: half price for starters and puddingsTickets; £15: one free to main course cooks: half price for starters and puddings

Wine from £8 a bottle on the night. Open to singles and couples

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IN AID OF VILLAGE HALL FUNDS

Further information contact Further information contact Further information contact Further information contact ---- Hannah 571148, Michael 07776065385Hannah 571148, Michael 07776065385Hannah 571148, Michael 07776065385Hannah 571148, Michael 07776065385, Eileen 575514, Eileen 575514, Eileen 575514, Eileen 575514

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Please reserve me ........................ tickets for the safari supper (cheques payable to ‘South Kilworth Village Hall’,

Cost £15 per person (or £7.50 if cooking a starter or pudding or one free ticket if doing a main)

Please state if vegetation or any dietary requirements

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I will cook for 8 people (including myself and partner):-

Starter Main course Puddings Don’t mind which we do

Sorry can’t cook this year (If it is your first time you are not expected to cook)

Name:________________________ Tel No____________________________

Address:_____________________________ Email: ________________________

Please drop this slip off at Woodbank, North Road (Hannah)Please drop this slip off at Woodbank, North Road (Hannah)Please drop this slip off at Woodbank, North Road (Hannah)Please drop this slip off at Woodbank, North Road (Hannah)

Or Glebe House, Walcote Road (Eileen)Or Glebe House, Walcote Road (Eileen)Or Glebe House, Walcote Road (Eileen)Or Glebe House, Walcote Road (Eileen)

BADMINTON PLAYERS REQUIRED

BRIWORTH BADMINTON CLUB

SEEK NEW MEMBERS NOW! We play both Wed & Fri Evenings at Guilsborough School and have teams in the Northampton League

We want new members ideally with some experience to join!

Any age welcome

For further details contact Trevor on 01604 843064 or email [email protected]

Or just turn up at 7.30pm!

You will be made very welcome at this friendly club.

Junior Section every Friday during term time

6.30 – 7.30

Sessions taken by qualified county coach

Age 10 and above

Contact Trevor on 01604 843064 for further details or email [email protected]

KILWORTH KORKS – PROPOSED EVENTS FOR 2012 Date Event Details

Friday 12th

Oct Supper Night @ Lynton, North Road

Organisers: Sara Bray & Debbie Timms

7pm - Cookery demonstration. Try

cooking a pudding or just carry on

drinking and watching!

£14 for sit down meal – Bring your

own drink

Friday 9th

Nov Curry Night @ Sideways Cottage,

Walcote Road

Organisers: Debbie Timms & Sue

Weightman

Order and pay by 4 Nov - Bring your

own drink

Friday 14th

Dec Christmas Party Night @ The Shires

Organisers: Amy Tottman & Tina

Morley

£20 for Christmas Meal & Disco

If any more ladies would like to join the Kilworth Korks please e-mail Claire Hubbard (Email to

[email protected]) or ‘phone 571156, so that you can be included in future Kilworth Kork

communications. E-mail addresses will only be shared amongst other Kilworth Kork members

SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS Following my “fly over” crossbills reported in last months SK News I managed to double my tally with 6

birds present for a few minutes in trees alongside the 10th

hole of the golf club on 2nd

September.

Trips down to the reservoir have been infrequent and the range of species poor compared to last year.

However, I have managed a few reasonable sightings including 4 grey wagtails on the weir, a redshank on

the dam kingfisher and a good selection of warblers. These were all present in the hedges along the

Leicestershire bank on the 18th

September and I suspect that they were feeding up on insects before

commencing their long migration south. One small length of hedgerow attracted six different species

including lesser whitethroat, whitethroat, garden warbler, willow warbler, chiffchaff and blackcap.

I had an early morning 9 holes at Kilworth Springs on 16th

September and I decided to put my binoculars

in my golf bag – just in case. In the couple of hours I was out I managed to see a wheatear, 6 yellow

wagtails, common snipe and good numbers of house martins and swallows.

As we approach the end of September the last of the swallows and martins are now moving on and there

has been a noticeable increase in activity on the bird feeders in the garden.

Finally, I hadn’t seen a red kite locally for while

but this was put right with some great views of a

single bird over the Belt / North Road on 23rd

September.

Chris Hubbard

red kite

Changes to the Recycling and Waste Service Harborough District Council is changing the way in which waste & recycling is collected across the district. We aim to make the service easier, cheaper and greener for local people. When the new system is rolled out:

• plastics will be collected from the kerbside, so there’ll be no more trips to recycling sites with heavy boxes;

• we can save £200,000 per year for local tax payers by streamlining our approach and making better use of the material we collect;

• we will make better use of cardboard waste and reduce the amount of waste that is sent for landfill. All households in the district will be issued with a third wheeled bin for dry recycling (glass, paper, cans, cardboard, plastics, etc). Not only will people be able to recycle more materials, they will no longer have to separate them all out. This bin will have a blue lid and an inner compartment for paper waste. The green wheeled bin will be used for garden waste only. And the black wheeled bin will remain for non-recyclable waste. We hope people will only use the non-recyclable waste bin as a last resort. Food waste will no longer be collected at the kerbside and we are working with a team of volunteers called ‘master composters’ to help people compost food waste at home. We plan to introduce the system in November this year. We will let everyone know more details, and exact dates, by using leaflets, the council’s website and the local media. We are also looking for ‘Parish Champions’ to help us tell people about the service changes in your area and to encourage people to recycle as much as possible. These would be volunteers from the local community who have a passion for recycling and want to make a difference. Details are available on the enclosed poster – to display on your parish notice board – and I hope you will be able to encourage some inspirational people to take part. Volunteers should contact the District Council Waste Management Team on the details above.

Thanks in anticipation for your support with this scheme. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you

require any further information or visit www.harborough.gov.uk/recycling

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