Inside this issue:

Tesco Staff to Sky Dive 1

Library Launch 1

Measham Parish Council Column

3

Atherstone Bus Timetable

4

Snippets of News, Information and Appeals

5

Youth Workers say Farewell

8

Medical Unit Back Page

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MEASHAM MESSENGER

JULY 2016

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Measham Tesco Staff To Sky Dive

Three members of the Measham Tesco Express Store are par�cipa�ng in a

parachute jump of 15,000 feet on July 31st

at Sibson Airfield – Peterborough. The

intrepid trio along with seven others will plunge out of the plane at approximately

12 noon, weather permi#ng. Sally, Tarra and Sharon are raising funds for the

Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. They have a ‘Falling Fast’

page set up on Facebook under Just Giving. Alterna�vely they ask supporters to

text QMPL75 followed by amount to 70070. All dona/ons greatly received

Library Launch

Saturday 9th

July saw the Library handed over to the Community with the new

Community Volunteers taking the reins. Due to Council cutbacks the library was

one of 36 in danger of closure, so for the past year a Community Commi/ee as

looked at ways of con�nuing this much needed asset.

Alice Hine cut the ribbon having designed the new logo and commenced

proceedings to what was a fun filled a2ernoon. There was entertainment on hand

including a visit from Canine Partners, a charity that aids disabled individuals to

have a be/er quality of life due to assistance form their canine friend.

Refreshments were on hand along with motorcycle side car rides. The Tombola on

the day raised £250.00 with prizes generously donated by local businesses/

organisa�ons and due to the number of prizes was held over to the first working

day of the new library – Tuesday 12th

.

The commi/ee are keen to stress that as well as a library they would like to hire out

community space for groups/organisa�ons. Pop in for informa�on.

The �mes for the library are:-

Tuesday 10.00am – 7.00pm

Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

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Measham To Atherstone (No 7 Bus)

Organisers of the campaign to keep the above bus service running have asked us to print a �metable

(see below) in the hope that the school holidays may see increased useage, par�cularly to use the

respec�ve Leisure Centres. NB; Atherstone Leisure Centre has a swimming pool; ideal in recent

condi�ons. They appreciate the fact not everyone has access to a car ,especially during the day so it is

an ideal opportunity to hop on the bus for a 40 minute journey to access ac�vi�es. Likewise for an

even shorter journey, hop on to go to Twycross Zoo. NB: The Zoo has a restricted /metable re bus

service.

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Snippets Of News, Information & Appeals

Measham Bowls Club

Following on from last month’s appeal for new members to the above, the Bowls Club again invites

anyone between the ages of 9 – 90 to pop along on a Wednesday evening at 6.00pm to sample the

game. The Club have an excellent bowling green and are keen for more members of the community to

use its facili�es. All that is required is a pair of flat shoes.

For more informa�on visit the Club’s website at www.meashambowls.co.uk or call 01530 274104 to

speak to Sue or Stuart.

Esso Garage – Measham

The garage at the top of the High Street/Ashby Road is now pleased to announce that it is open 24

hours.

Measham Museum

Below is a picture of the Big Basin – Measham Canal around 1950. It was a popular walk for local

families and also a good place to fish. It was a large area where narrow boats turned around and one

local legend throughout the years is that a large pike was so large it swam from Shackerstone Basin to

Big Basin to turn around ; if you have any other stories re Big Basin or indeed Canal stories then let

Stuart Perkins of Measham Museum – 01530 271724 know.

Staurt and the Museum Team would like to thank all who a/ended a VERY wet Open Day, weather

considera�ons it was s�ll well a/ended. Stuart would also like to take this opportunity to thank the

museum team for their help preparing and a/ending on the day.

Austrey Pre-school

You will no�ce there is an advert for the above in this month’s edi�on; the pre-school would like to let

people in the community know of their existence and the ac�vi�es that they offer. The pre-school has (Continued on page 6)

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been in existence for over 12 years and though based at Austrey School is a separate registered local

charity which provides childcare for the 2 and a half to four year old during term �me. The pre-school

has an OFSTED ‘good’ ra�ng and encompasses a secured and covered play area and allotment.

Ac�vi�es are varied including cra2s, music, water play, IT, growing flowers and vegetables, nature and

sports.

Opening hours are flexible between 8.30am – 3.30pm weekdays. NB: Free childcare vouchers are

accepted.

If you would like more informa�on on the above including helping to fundraise/volunteer for this

charity then please call Penny Gifford on 01827 839461 or alterna/vely e mail

info@austreypreschool.org.uk. The pre school’s website is www.austreypreschool.org.uk

Measham Townswomen’s Guild

The above meet every second Monday at Age Concern – High Street. Mee�ngs commence at 7.00pm

with the next scheduled mee�ng being August 8th

when Ian Hingley will talk about ‘Memories’. All are

welcome and guest fee is just 20p to join in the friendship and fun.

North West Leicestershire Small Grant Scheme

The above grants are available for local community/voluntary groups and aim to fund new and

innova�ve projects or one of pieces of expenditure for projects, equipment and other items to enhance

and progress your organisa�on. Applica�on forms to be completed online at www.nwleics.gov.uk/

grants.

Further informa�on on criteria – grants@nwleiestershire.gov.uk.

Age UK – Big Knit

You may find it strange a2er the recent heatwave but Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland are appealing for

kni/ers. They require miniature woollen hats to adorn ‘innocent smoothie’ bo/les. These will be sold

in stores na�onwide for the 13th

year from February 2017 and each hat adorned bo/le will raise 25p to

help Age UK fund winter projects.

The deadline is the end of November and the challenge is to knit 42,000. Last year na�onwide 800,000

hats of varying designs where knit.

For more informa�on log on to www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/how-you-can-help/fundraising/big-knit or if

that’s to convoluted call 0116 2992233. NB: Completed hats to reach Age UK Leicester by 30th

November with local drop off points available.

Measham Leisure Centre:-

Metafit Class

This class run by Laura Wilkinson runs every Wednesday from 6.00pm – 6.30pm and is the ideal way to

burn off calories. The high intensity means the class is just 30 minutes in length. No booking required,

just turn up!

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Ul/mate Tone

This class is led by Sandi and runs between 9.30am – 10.30am every Tuesday. This class looks at

toning the whole body. Again booking not required, just turn up!

July/August Offer – Shape Up For Summer!

The Leisure Centre is offering would be members a fee of £25.00 to join for just one month on a trial

(No 6 month contract applicable). This includes unlimited gym and fitness classes.

Puddleducks Creche

This runs every weekday between 9.15am – 11.45am and caters for the 0 – 5 year olds. Booking is

essen/al. Please call 01530 274061.

Quiz Night – Netherseal W.I.

The above will be holding a Quiz Night on Friday 14th

October commencing at 7.30pm – Netherseal

Village Hall.

Tickets are £5.00 per person and teams can be a maximum of 6.

Hot Supper and bar available. Tickets and further details can be obtained by calling Pam on 01827

373477 or Anne on 01827 373907.

Brave The Shave

Local Care Worker Rebecca Hopkinson is par�cipa�ng with her mother in a Head Shaving A2ernoon to

raise funds under the above umbrella for Macmillan Cancer Support. The a2ernoon (27th

July)

commences at 1.30pm and events will take place on The Green (just off Philip Bent Road – Ashby).

Children’s entertainment includes a bouncy castle, balloon modelling, face pain�ng and more. A cake

and sweet sale plus lucky bags for the children will form part of the a2ernoon. A £1.00 dona�on would

be gratefully received for entertainment par�cipa�on.

For more informa�on on the day or dona�ng, visit Rebecca’s Facebook page. Details of the ‘Brave The

Shave’ campaign can be found at www.bravethe shave.org.uk.

Community Capacity Building

The CCB (Community Capacity Building) are looking for local community members within Measham.

The project aims to support individuals/groups to meet the needs of their community. CCB assists with

the development of new community projects.

No idea is too big or too small and can cover art & cra2 classes, gardening, singing, sports or support

groups for vulnerable people.

If you would like to improve your local community by se#ng up a new community project please

contact Community Development Officer Ilir Demaj on 07815 447632 or e mail ilir.d@valonline.org.uk

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Youth Workers Say Farewell To Youth Centre Local Youth Workers Dawn Christian and Angela Peach held a farewell Party including

the obligatory speeches and refreshments on July 14th to celebrate their work over recent

years with Measham Youth Centre and indeed their work in the village re the Youth Club/

Centre for the past 10 years and indeed Dawn before that with Leisure Connection.

Due to day time commitments it is with heavy heart Dawn and Angela have decided not

to run the proposed Tea Time Club mentioned in their farewell letter of May’s Issue.

They are keen to stress that the Management Committee are still committed to running the

Friday night Youth Club, so there will be still some activities for the youth of the village.

We as Editors would personally like to congratulate Dawn and Angela on their work and

dedication for the Community and on a personal note would like to wish them all the best;

we personally do not know Angela but we can certainly give testament to Dawn’s tireless

energy over the last 20 years of knowing her.

Congratulations and Good Luck Both!

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