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The newsletter of the villages of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton May 2003 . Issue No.5
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ADULTS -THURSDAY PM
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ADULTS -WEDNESDAY pm by prior
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Our Community Centre - the first of its Phon
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Ann Gibbons
Gibbons (M.N.A.T.D)
(M.N.A.T.D) on
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kind in the county - was established in
1970, when the male/female preserve JOHN NORRIS
was still intact. Ladies could tackle cro-
cheting or typing, whilst men could
& SONS
take on World Philosophy, silversmith- Funeral Directors
ing or woodwork – the class run by High Street, Bottesford
Harold Carr proved very popular. An Tel: 01949 842363
annual dinner dance was held that Personal 24 hour service
Memorials Supplied
proved so popular, there was a black Private Chapel of Rest Established 1881
market for tickets! These days you can
attempt sign language, web design, a-
romatherapy or business studies; some Viv Hadlow is an excellent example of
William Pacey & Sons Ltd
of the 70 classes enjoyed by over 800 how new skills can change lives. Nine 16 Castleview Road
people. years ago, lacking confidence, she Easthorpe, Bottesford, Nottingham
In the early 90’s, a survey showed joined an assertiveness class, this lead NG13 0DX
LONG ESTABLISHED COMPANY
women in rural areas found opportuni- to learning to sail and learning how to TEL: 01949 842313
ties for further education limited. A pilot put a portfolio together. It was when BUILDING CONTRACTORS
scheme was set up offering daytime helping out in the crèche that she de- NEW HOMES CENTRAL HEATING
EXTENSIONS BATHROOMS
classes and crèche facilities for women cided to get proper training, and has ALTERATIONS KITCHENS
only – New Horizons was born. It since achieved NVQ level 3 in Childcare SPECIALIST JOINERY
started in 1992 in Barkestone Village and Education and become the Crèche
Hall with two ladies and funding for a leader, with 6 helpers on her team. As
year. Transport proved a problem, so Viv says, ‘Go for it, the staff here gave
classes were moved to Belvoir High me so much support and help, they
School. convinced me I could do it!’
Health Matters
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The Grantham Journal
Golden Years
PRIVATE TUITION
By experienced teacher and examiner What’s On...
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE May
KS3, G.C.S.E & ‘A’ LEVEL
ENGLISH, MATHS & SCIENCE
3rd 'Pocket Opera', 'songs from the
shows', St Peter's Church,
KS1 & KS2
Redmile. 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5/
J.A.WILLIAMS B.A.,P.G.C.E. £3.50 concessions to include an
01949 839413 interval drink. Avail able from Judith
Wells, tel. 842804 . In aid of
M J Hallam St Peter's Restoration Fund.
Interior Decorating 10th Barn Dance in aid of church funds.
Home: 01949 839266 Peacock Farm Barn, 7-11pm.
Mobile: 07971764817 Contact Christine Saunders,
‘Take the rough with the smooth’ – the
842596 for details.
secret of a happy marriage according
13th Belvoir Vale Patient Group 7.30pm.
to Bill and Joan Burrows of Bottesford
Contact Paul Nicholson, tel. 850053
who celebrated their 50th wedding An-
20th WI Meeting ‘Discussion of Resolu-
niversary last month. ‘And say yes a
tions’. Bottesford Baptist Chapel,
lot!’ adds Bill!
7.30pm For information on the WI
Born in Bottesford and Kilvington re-
contact Mrs A Kapellar 842043
spectively, Bill and Joan have stayed
23rd Local history month event, Bottes-
local all their married life. Since tying
ford library 10am-midday. Bring any
the knot at Melton Register Officer in
old photos you have of the villages
the Coronation year 1953, they have
and have them scanned into the
only moved from No 2 Queen Street,
computer and added to an electronic
to No. 6! Their plans for celebrating
archive. Contact Jane Berry
their big day took them a little far-
jberry@leics.gov.uk..
ther – they enjoyed a long holiday in
June Spain with friends they met 3 years
3rd 7.30pm Belvoir Vale Patient Group ago who share their Anniversary. They
Contact: Paul Nicholson on 850053 exchanged rings once again, with dia-
7th 300th Anniversary of the Dukedom monds for Joan, and a signet for Bill.
of Rutland Concert, Belvoir Castle
10th Summer Safety Family Evening 6pm
at Bottesford Primary School Bottesford Train Service
17th WI meeting talk ‘Silk Things’. Mrs M – on the Internet
Graham. Bottesford Baptist Chapel,
7.30pm If you need information about our local
22nd Muston Open Gardens train service, you can now visit a new
29th Melton Mowbray 21st Century Coun- website – www.bottesfordonline.co.uk.
try Fair – heavy horses, ferret rac-
ing, arts festival and more! Contact The website has separate pages show-
Amanda Turner on 01664 410007 ing the timetables for weekdays, Satur-
for details. days and Sundays, and has additional
information about how to use the yellow
July
automated information points, the loca-
1st Belvoir Vale Patient Group Contact:
tion of the public phone, and how to
Paul Nicholson, tel. 850053
buy your ticket on the train.
12th – 13th Open Gardens in aid of resto-
ration of St Marys church bells. En- The website has been created by Doro-
trance by programme £2.50 from thy Floyd, owner of Small-Life Supplies
St Marys. Refreshments available at based at the Bottesford Station build-
Rectory Court. Contact B.Cain for ings, in response to the many people
details 842305 who drop by asking about train times.
15th WI meeting talk ‘Rubber Stamping’ An operational railway station greatly
by Mrs B Woodcock. 7.30pm., Bot- benefits Bottesford, and it is in all of our
tesford Baptist Chapel. interests to use this facility as much as
possible