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Direct from China and for the first time ever in Europe, the world famous Shaolin Warriors will be appearing in the parade and in the arena at this year’s Heart of the Forest Festival, sponsored by AB Produce. The internationally acclaimed warriors have chosen the Festival as their last UK venue, before heading off on the final leg of their tour across Europe.
Theresa Brown, Festival Entertainment Manager said “This is a major scoop for the Festival, and a real treat for the community, as they will be treated to a session taken from their breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu show, which vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility, strength and skill, using Buddhist meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The Shaolin Warriors have been a huge hit across the globe, astounding audiences of all ages, and it’s a real honour for us to host them here in Measham.” More »
The Heart of the Forest Festival continues to grow, and now has the significant honour of being the largest village parade and festival in North West Leicestershire. Put that together with a whole afternoon of free entertainment, a world class act from China and a spectacular display of motorcycle stunts from two of the best riders in Europe, and Measham is certainly putting itself on the map as the beating heart of the new National Forest.
Businesses big and small have dug deep, even in this time of economic recession, to give the local communities in the area a day of celebration. Measham may be the
host, but this is a day for all families and friends in the greater area to come together and enjoy a great day of fun and entertainment.
Bob Bissell, Festival Chairman said “ Where else in this country can you take a family out for the day, see a great parade, get free entry to an afternoon of top quality entertainment, and only pay for the ice creams. This year we also welcome the support of the Leicester Caribbean Carnival team, who will be providing costumes for local people in the parade, backed up by the rhythm of Birmingham’s premier samba band, before then being greeted on to the Festival Grounds to the sounds of a traditional Caribbean steel band. It’s definitely a day that should be in everyone’s diary
The Parade will commence at 11.30am on Saturday 27th June from the far end of Leicester Road, making its way through the village to the Measham Leisure Grounds, where the festivities continue for the remainder of the afternoon. Those wishing to attend the Festival, who are travelling by car, are encouraged to arrive in good time and use the Car Park at the rear of the High St shops, accessible from Bosworth Rd. Parking at the Festival grounds will be limited to disabled visitors only.
For more information on The Heart of the Forest Festival please go to www.heartoftheforest.co.uk or give us a call on the Festival Information Line 07512 973924. « Less
Measham Parish Council have created a replica of Mary's Corner for the Flower Festival which is taking place over the bank holiday at St. Laurence's Church.
Once the flower festival is finished the plants will be re-planted in the real Mary's Corner on Bosworth Road.
Go along to the Measham Children's Centre (situated beside Measham C of E School, Bosworth Road) on Tuesday June 2nd 9.30 - 11.30am to enjoy a teddy bear's picnic. There will be fun and games, healthy food and a chance to make new friends.
To find out anymore information please call 0116 3055993.
There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you would be interested in finding out any more information please click on the link above or call the Parish Clerk on 01530 271833.
What do the Coventry Corps of Drums, Birmingham’s Premier Samba Band, and costumes from the Leicester Caribbean Carnival all have in common? They will all be joining the Donisthorpe Scout Band in a spectacular parade of colour and music through the streets of Measham, for this year’s Heart of the Forest Festival.
Bookings for this year’s parade are already up on last year, and organisers are promising to provide one of the best parades that this part of Leicestershire has ever witnessed. The parade will start at 11.30am on Saturday 27th June and steadily make it’s way through the Village to the Festival Grounds at Measham Leisure Centre, where free entrance to an action packed afternoon of entertainment is guaranteed. More »
Parade Manager, Rodney Ashworth said “The Heart of the Forest Festival is open to anyone who lives or works in the central area of the National Forest, and we would certainly like to see more Villages taking an active part in the parade. The day is already promising to be quite a spectacle, but we are organising an open family workshop at the Measham Leisure Centre on the afternoon of Friday 29th May, to give people a hand with their ideas and their involvement in the Parade.”
“Artists and helpers will be on hand all afternoon, so grandparents, mums and dads, teenagers, and of course children, are all welcome to come and join us for as little or as long as they want. We have a host of wonderful materials to help create great artistic pieces or perhaps smaller pieces that you can carry or wear during the Parade.
So, come on, this is your chance to be part of the Heart of the Forest Festival.”
Once the Parade has arrived at the Festival Grounds, visitors will be greeted with a free afternoon of entertainment for all ages. From marching bands to birds of prey, from steel bands to motorcycle stunt teams, and not forgetting a fly-past from a World War 2 RAF Dakota. There will also be free donkey rides for the children, as well as clowns, jugglers and the ever popular Punch & Judy.
For the grown ups there will be plenty of stalls to visit and activities to try out. We will also have many forestry crafts people on site, from coracle makers to chain-saw sculptors, you may even wish to get a village or pub team together and try your hand against other villages in the Festival ‘Tug of War’ competition. This is not for the faint-hearted, but when village pride is at stake, be ready for some energetic encounters. Can the Shoulder of Mutton in Oakthorpe hold on to their crown?
The Heart of the Forest Festival has been created by volunteers, working on behalf of the greater community, to create a family day of celebration and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. For more information on how to get involved, or just to find out what’s on and where, please go to www.heartoftheforest.co.uk or give us a call on the Festival Information Line 07512 973924. « Less
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Attention all Youth Leaders!!
Environmental Action For A Better Leicestershire (ENABLE), the County wide environmental partnership, is launching a new scheme to loan renewable energy resource kits. This resource will add to the eco-school objectives to deliver sustainable education through schools in Leicestershire.
The resource includes a miniature wind turbine, PV cell and solar water heater for use as a teaching resource. We will be also providing a set of lesson plans that helps teachers to link applications of these kits to the National Curriculum. More »
The kits will be available to all the schools in Leicestershire for the term starting 20th April 2009.
Why?
We are witnessing climate change and the Government is encouraging us to pass the message to our next generation – School Children.
What you can use it for?
You will be provided briefing notes with lesson plans integrating to Science, Geography, ICT, CARE, PSE, etc. showing their links to the National Curriculum.
How much does it cost?
You can borrow these kits for free, there will be a small delivery charge or you could collect and return them yourself. You can also spread the delivery charge by borrowing other items from the Resource Box Scheme.
How long can we keep the loans for?
Schools can borrow up to 25 items from the Resource box including these kits for a whole school term. Non-school borrowers can borrow at any time for a fixed agreed time.
ORDER NOW!! There are only 20 sets available on first come first serve basis. To reserve your renewable energy kit, contact Resource Box Officer on 01455 552834 or sherrier@leics.gov.uk
For further information, please contact Hetal Patel on 0116 3057068 or enable@leics.gov.uk « Less
The North West Leics Police Crime Reduction Roadshow will be at Tesco Superstore, Ashby de la Zouch on Friday 27th Feb from 10am to 1pm. They will be promoting local crime reduction initiatives, and giving away free gifts.
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a home in Measham.
The incident happened sometime between 9.45am on Saturday January 31 and 7.15pm on Sunday February 1, 2009 as when thieves broke into a property on Burns Close.
Stolen from the property were a number of items including DVDs, wine, digital cameras and jewellery.
PC Paul Anderson, who is investigating this incident, said: "The victim of this burglary is obviously upset by this incident as some of the items of jewellery are sentimental and we are very keen to trace the people responsible. More »
We would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Burns
Close area between Saturday and Sunday last week to please get in touch.”
"Similarly, if you deal in jewellery and are approached by anyone selling similar items in suspicious circumstances, we want to hear from you."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1921 Paul Anderson on 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1921. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call. « Less
The Mobile Skate Park will be at Measham Leisure Centre from 1-3pm on the 17th February. The session is free and is suitable for over 8 year olds with In-line skates, skateboards and BMX Bikes. For more information call 01530 454642.
The Measham Love Where You Live Team will be carrying out their next litter pick on Sunday 1st February meeting at 9.30am at Robins Nest on the Riverway Estate. All are welcome to come along and take part. For more information call 01530 271833.
The Chairman and Clerk attended a seminar of Community Crime Fighting headed up by Louise Casey the Director General of Neighbourhood Crime and Justice.
Several workshops were on offer including Victim Support, Local Council and Policing including Information about the newly signed Policing Pledge (watch out for more details).
Louise Casey stated that all legislative powers and tools are now in place to fight crime and that local communities should lobby agencies to get action taken on all levels of crime including anti-social behaviour. For further information about Community Crime Fighters click on the link above.
Household Battery Recycling is now available at Measham Community Office.
Why recycle Batteries? Around 600 million UK household batteries are sent to landfill unnecessarily every year, that is the equivalent weight of
110 Jumbo Jets. Throwing batteries in a landfill site is harmful to the environment and a waste of a resource. Batteries are a unique product made from mixtures of heavy metals, acids and alkalines. These elements can threaten our environment if not properly discarded. They expose the environment to lead and acid and the heavy metals they contain may potentially leak from landfills. More »
So please bring along your household batteries to the Community Office where they can be safely taken away for recycling. « Less
Police are receiving more complaints than usual in relation to car crime. Thefts of, and from cars are increasing. The recent cold weather has also resulted in a number of cars being stolen, because their owners have left them with the engines running to warm up, either outside their homes, on their driveways, or even outside the local shop, whilst the driver “nipped inside” to collect a newspaper. This is an absolute gift to criminals. Don`t invite crime. Prevent it!
Various doorstep sellers are working in the North West Leicestershire area. Some callers may be legitimate, and some may be bogus. Be safe. Don`t take chances. If you don`t know, and are not expecting any callers, don`t open the door to them. You can speak to them through the closed front door. Ask them to write to you, to make an appointment, then you can arrange to have someone with you when they next visit. Be in control and say “No” to doorstep callers. If you want to introduce a No Cold Calling Zone in your street, contact Steve Hastings at Coalville Police Station, tel: 0116 248 3043 for more information.
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