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Village Voice

The newsletter of the villages of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton May 2003 . Issue No.5

Bottesford Guiding goes Concerned about develop-


International ment in Bottesford?
Kim Etherington, a Senior Section Mem-
If you have concerns about develop-
ber at Bottesford, has been successful
ment in Bottesford then now is the
in her bid for International Selection, by
time to act. All future development in
gaining a place on a visit to Austria,
Melton Borough is laid down in a
whilst Kate Shepherd will be attending
document called the Local Plan and
the first ever International Guide Camp
this is currently under review. This is
near Minsk, Belarus as a leader.
a very important document and it
is the responsibility of all residents
Kim, 16 and Kate, 19 – who will also
concerned about planning to com-
continue their work in local communi-
Kim Etherington Kate Shepherd ment on it.
ties – intend to use these opportunities
to foster international relationships and Melton Borough Council (MBC) has
encourage young people around the Groups, Clubs, Societies started its public consultation on the
world to maintain this rewarding and review of the Local Plan and the first
enjoyable activity. Kim and Kate have To ensure that everyone knows what goes of a series of discussion documents
between them already achieved 24 on in the 4 villages, we are putting to- ‘Aims and Objectives’ was published
years in Guiding. gether a Village Guide – thanks to funding on 3rd March and the second paper
from Community Champions. We want to on “The Amount & Location of Devel-
In order to achieve their aims, they include all groups in the village and so far opment” which identifies Bottesford
need to raise funds. Please watch out have details of about 20. as a key rural centre, was published
for their local events and support them There is no charge for an entry in the in early April. Comments on this
where possible. Any local businesses in- Guide. important issue must be re-
terested in sponsoring any elements of turned to MBC by the 26th of
the trip – and therefore supporting Please fill in the yellow sheet from the Li- May. In the autumn there will be
these local girls – please contact the Vil- brary or Post Office, or ring Susan Meech another paper on ‘Settlement Struc-
lage Voice. on 01949 843402. ture’ which will include a draft village
envelope for Bottesford and its im-
portant open areas.
What’s going to happen to our rubbish?
There is a 6 week consultation period
Are we going to get wheelie bins? If so, on all these discussion documents, so
In October 2003, all residents of the
when? What’s happening to the recy- it is important to keep an eye out for
Borough of Melton will be in receipt of
cling bags? them. They should be available in the
recycling boxes (the size of which is still
Village Voice has asked Melton Borough Post Office and the library in Bottes-
being discussed) that will replace the
Council for information that may help to ford. Also, the timetable for the plan
familiar coloured bags. A ‘kerbside sort’
answer some of these questions. The review, including dates for the dis-
vehicle will collect the boxes on a
Environmental Services Team has re- cussion papers (where set) and all
weekly basis and take the contents for
plied with the following information: discussion papers should be available
recycling i.e. paper, card, glass and
A wheelie bin trial will take place start- at www.melton.gov.uk/LocalPlan.
plastics – the boxes will be returned to
ing some time in 2004, although it has
you. If you wish to have paper copies or
yet to be decided in which area of the
When the changes take effect, ‘special have any queries about either the
Borough it will take place. If the council
arrangements will be made for people documents or the process then email
considers the trial successful, wheelie
who currently have their refuse/ ldf@melton.gov.uk, or ring the Local
bins may be introduced across the bor-
recycling collected from the back door’. Plan Section on 01664 502383. You
ough. Apparently, 72% of the country
can also write to Melton Borough
uses bins rather than bags. This is not Remember, you can contact your Bor-
Council at Council Offices, Notting-
just a cost saving exercise – the use of ough Councillors David Wright on
ham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics,
plastic bags produces its own non recy- 842610 and Pam Bagguley on 842652 if
LE13 0U.
clable rubbish. you have any views on this issue.
Bill Wood
Tree Surgeon
East Midland Tree Services
Clayfield Cottages
Belvoir, Nr Grantham, NG32 1PG
All types of tree work Hedge Cutting
Logs Delivered Bark Chippings
Telephone: 01476 870387
Mobile: 07860 217189

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Call us for all your electrical needs
Service sales and electrical
Engineers
Established 37 years Village Voice Babies
Since we started work on producing the Village Voice just over a year ago, there
5 Market Street 3 Shopping Centre
Bingham, Notts Cotgrave, Notts have been four babies born to the committee! From right to left they are: Molly
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children – let’s start the search for the


next Alan Titchmarsh!
ALISON EATON For more information, contact H Derry
Grad Dip Phys MCSP SRP on 01400 282263.
CHARTERED From Russia with Love
PHYSIOTHERAPIST – Again
10 High Street, Bottesford At the first meeting of the year for the
Tel: 01949 843106 Chernobyl Children’s Group, fund rais-
ing plans for the 2nd of 5 visits were
discussed, and, at the moment, it’s ‘all
systems go’ for the same children and
Bottesford and District teachers as last year to visit. The group
Gardens Association will arrive in September – very tired
Interested in gardening? Need Advice? from their 2-day journey – after endur-
Want a bargain? Look no further than ing an incredibly cold winter of minus
the Garden Association Shop on No t- 50 degrees!
tingham Road (opposite the Jubilee
Those wishing to make a contribution
Green). Annual membership is £1 and
to fund these visits often find the easi-
open to everyone. Opening hours are
est way is to set up a standing order
Sunday 10.15am – 11.30, and Wednes-
The Red day 6.30pm – 7.30pm (summers only).
with their bank, many give £5 per
month, but any amount is appreciated.
Lion Items for sale include seeds, fertilisers,
If you wish to contribute in this way
compost and garden sundries, in any
please call Anne Ablewhite on 01949
quantity and at competitive prices. It’s
Jim and Linda say 842259. Funds raised allow the group
Why not enjoy the warm run by a band of well-weathered gar-
environment
to provide the necessary transport to
deners who are all volunteers, shown
Wholesome home cooked and from Russia, and for the duration
food available above, and any profit made is used to
of their trip.
Monday -Saturday: 12noon –8.30pm finance the Annual show in September.
Sunday: 12noon-3pm
Sunday evening quiz – a mixture of We need more entries for the show to If you have any clothes that would fit a
general knowledge and music: continue, so come on give it a go. Start 10 – 12 year old boy or girl please give
8.45pm – 10.30pm
Large parking area and grassed nurturing those plants, and later on Anne a ring and she will arrange to
children’s play area . we’ll give details of classes for pick them up.
Meetings and party bookings
catered for
5 Grantham Road, Bottesford
Nottingham NG13 0DF John Davies BA (Hons)
Nigel Anthony Cars
01949 842218 Weddings and Special Occasions
Clarinet Tuition Piano Tuition
“Inspector Morse Style Daimler Jaguar”
Music Theory
Airport and Corporate Specialist Beginners welcome —age no barrier
Professional Service
Local and Long Distance Tel: (01949) 843809
Telephone: 01949 842986 Email:
Proprietor: Nigel A Beacroft DaviesJohnC@aol.com
Walking Bus
Jenny’s Gym Bottesford
The Bottesford Primary ‘School Walking New extended opening hours
Bus’ is a County Council initiative to Limited New Membership
Available
provide a safe way for kids to walk to £2 off introductory session
school in supervised groups and to re- upon presentation of this
duce traffic around the school. The Advert
01949 844807
‘Bus’ stops at various pick-up points
along its set route through the village.
It is ‘driven’ at the front and
‘conducted’ at the rear by two trained
adult volunteers.
BUILD WITH PRIDE
QUALITY BUILDING WORK
Teresa Patchett, School Road Safety NICK PRIDE
Champion, explains, “We hope this idea ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING WORK
will really catch on. Walking to school NEW HOMES, EXTENSIONS, ETC
FREE ESTIMATES AND QUOTATIONS
helps keep kids fit, reduces congestion
Tel: Whatton (01949) 850588
and pollution. It provides children with Mobile 07939 057737
a little bit of independence and it can Gilbert Wandby
be great fun too.” For more informa-
- Bottesford has many characters, all
tion or to register your child contact with their own distinct qualities and
Teresa Patchett Tel: 842173 Gilbert Wandby is one such character.
Despite being in his eighties and not
BATS enjoying good health, he hasn’t
stopped putting his practical skills to
Will be holding a meeting to discuss
good use. As his wife, Meg, has diffi-
their next production, which will take
culty walking, he has adapted the
place in the last week of November this
kitchen to make it easier for her to
year (once the new Village Hall has
use. This doesn’t mean that Gilbert
been built). They are looking for volun-
doesn’t use the kitchen himself, he
teers to get involved in all aspects of
puts Delia to shame with his bread
the production from 'treading the
and cakes! He is also an accomplished
boards' to selling raffle tickets.
seamstress, making clothes for himself
If you're interested in getting involved, and Meg - including suits, trousers and
the meeting will be held at Bottesford dresses - and has, for many years,
Baptist Church (next to the Co-Op) at made alterations to clothes for
8pm on Tuesday the 20th May. For fur- neighbours. Nothing is a problem and
ther details contact Andy McDonald on altering curtains is another of his
01949 843531. skills!
One would think that Gilbert would
have enough to do, but, to ensure he STATHERN GARAGE
Benefit Payments – The Options isn’t wasting any time, he writes po-
The Post Office is changing the way it etry and has even had a book pub- We now service and repair
pays benefits. The changeover for pen- lished. His poems cover subjects such
sion payments will begin in April 2003 as seasons, people, trees and birds. Vehicle Air Conditioning
and will be complete by April 2005. This man is truly a remarkable person,
During this period each benefit recipi- and I wish I had met him and Meg a Re-gas Service
ent will get a letter explaining the op- long time ago. Leak Test Clean
tions. If your benefit is already paid
directly into a bank account, you will Prices from just
not be affected. Many banks offer a Pensions Advice £45.00 + VAT!!
free service for cash withdrawal from
the Post Office, and a list of these is For prompt and personal
If you have reached retirement age,
available from the Post Office. If you attention, call in or ‘phone
you can get information on your Retire-
prefer to have your benefit paid in ment Pension, other benefits you may
cash from the PO, you will still be able be entitled to, and help with completion (01949) 860205
to do so through the ‘Post Office Card of forms from the Pension Service local
Account’. representative who visits Bottesford
If you need any advice the PO staff will every month. Look out for posters giv-
be happy to help, alternatively tele- ing details, or call the national phone
phone the helpline number: line on 0845 6060265 (calls charged at
08457 223344. local rates) for further information.
Your Security is our Business
History in the Making
Bottesford Library – photo, right – is
Y.P.P.S (Peter Finch)
taking part in the National ‘Local History
Your Property Protection Systems
1 Manor Farm Cottages, Sutton Lane, Month’ – why not join in?
Elton, Nottinghamshire NG13 9LA Bring your old photographs of Bottesford
For an obliging service contact us at: and the local area to the library on Fri-
Tel: 01949 850920 Fax: 01949 850818 day 23rd May between 10am and noon,
Visit us at www.ypps.co.uk and the staff will take a copy as an his-
torical record. This will ensure everyone
will have an opportunity to see how the
village looked in the past. Come along,
Ian Brookes have a chat and some refreshments and
BELVOIR CARPETS take the opportunity to browse the his-
Bottesford tory of Bottesford. For more information
Supplier and Fitter of all flooring Contact Jane Berry jberry@leics.gov.uk..
Telephone 01949 842770 Neighbourhood Watch
Mobile 07976 433096
A meeting was held on 25th March for
existing co-ordinators, parish and local
council representatives. These
schemes have proved to be an excel-
JOHN BALL lent way of reducing crime, so it is dis-
WOODEN PATIO & GARDEN appointing that, whilst some schemes
PRODUCTS MADE TO YOUR
have continued, many have folded.
REQUIREMENTS
Bird Tables, Well Planters, Wooden The scheme will be re-generated so
Planters, Trellis, Picnic Tables, that we can cover the Bottesford Dis-
Arbours, Arbour Seats trict effectively once again. A meeting
1 KEEL DRIVE, BOTTESFORD will be held at the end of September
01949 842037 and details will be printed in the Village
Voice.
CASH &
CARRY Extra Police Officers
OPEN

UNIT13, WINTERBECK IND ESTATE,


Two additional policemen have been
ORSTON LANE, BOTTESFORD appointed to cover the Bottesford
WEEKDAYS: 8.30-12.30 & 1.30-5.30
OTHER TIMES BY ARRANGEMENT area. PC Gilmour started on 7th April
CALL IN FOR COMPLETE PET FOODS, TREATS, WILD and PC Heblewhite on 21st April. The
BIRD FEED, CAT LITTER & BEDDING AT COMPETITIVE
PRICES starting date for a third officer is to be
TELEPHONE: 01949 843774 confirmed.
Mud, Mud Glorious Mud Crime Statistics
During March, there were 6 reported
Mud was very much in evidence when
crimes; a car theft and property stolen
the Bottesford Environment and Con-
from a garage and garden, damage to
servation Volunteers walked the local
a garden and two burglaries.
‘rights of way’ in the parish as defined
by the Ordnance Survey and Leicester-
shire County Council. They took place in What to do if you have a
February and March, and Barbara road accident
Pizzey, BECV secretary said, ‘We aim to
If there is a life-threatening injury or
walk all the paths in the Parish in the
an allegation about the circumstances
next few months and report back to the
of the accident, or the accident is in a
authorities any problems with access or
dangerous place, ring 999. If you don’t
difficulties with stiles etc’.
need an immediate response or just
With a long-term aim of producing a
want advice, ring 0116 222 2222 when
Footpath Guide to the area, the group
in Leicestershire.
is keen to hear from anyone interested
in helping them.
If it is evident that the damage is only
The Bird Box project is continuing apace
to vehicles and there is no personal
and members of the group have
injury, exchange details - there is no
erected further boxes around the parish
need for police involvement.
in late March.
If you are interested in the work of the
BECV, call Barbara on 844026,
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proved so popular, there was a black Private Chapel of Rest Established 1881
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romatherapy or business studies; some Viv Hadlow is an excellent example of
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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

Through fund raising by the Belvoir Vale


Patient Group– and a generous donation
by the Vale of Belvoir Lions – a wheel-
chair has been presented to the sur-
gery.

Dr Paul Nicholson, a member of the


group, is shown seated with Dr Kathe-
rine Dixon behind. The patient group
would also like to thank the Belvoir Rev-
ellers; their concert , together with a
donation from the Melton Mowbray
Building Society and Easter Fair organ-
ised by the Patient Group, has provided
funds to purchase valuable equipment
for the surgery.

Photo Courtesy of
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

Silver surfers in Bottesford library


If you are over 60 and want to know how to use the Internet then come along to a
free session at Bottesford library in May. You will be shown how to find out all sorts
of useful information as well as learning how to send emails. If you want to know
more ring Bottesford library on 01949 842696.
Letters ORTOP
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Family owned & operated since 1965
The First Secretary of State and the Secretary of
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the Secretaries of State will consider the objec- ing in situ
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jectors until 25 April to submit any further evi-
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Building Rumours ♦ Free friendly advice
I would be very grateful if the Village Voice would
look into the rumour that there is a 5 million BOTTESFORD NOTTINGHAM
pound housing development being discussed with (01949) 844455 (0115) 9414442
local builders to build on the ground used by the
football, cricket and bowls clubs on Belvoir Road.
If this happens the clubs may close or have to
move to the outskirts of the village. The Clubs, I would like to learn about this period of his life
Learn to Drive
in their present position, are a valued part of vil- and would be particularly interested to confirm with confidence
lage life, not only just for the young or elderly but which schools he attended and to access his
for everyone. If they went, Bottesford will loose
from beginner to advanced
school records. Contact Garth Swanson at
part of its beauty. garth.swanson@ieee.org Pete Reed
Another thing that disturbs me is the amount of ADI MSA
concrete that will be laid in the name of Broadband for Bottesford 01949 842811
‘progress’. Where is all the water going to go
and how is all the traffic going to get out in the Previously you ran a front page article on Broad-
morning. band in Bottesford, however it was slightly inac-
curate.
One also presumes that the houses that would be It stated that 200 people were required to regis- SOAL GLASS & WINDOWS
built would be of 4 or 5 bedrooms, with nothing in ter an interest for us to get Broadband, yet the Quality PVCU Doors, Windows &
the price range of our youngsters to help them Bottesford exchange is not one of those listed Conservatories Fascias & Soffits
stay in the village. Also whilst writing I would pass where a trigger level has been set by BT. All your Glass and Glazing requirements
on a further comment that ‘just because we are Sealed Unit Manufacturer
having a new village hall does not mean that any Berni Carey 3 Church Street , off Market Street-
land that goes with it will be sold off.’ Bingham
Name & Address Supplied Editors reply:
Tel 01949 831037
OR 07887 655453 Emergency number
Family History When BT first announced broadband they said
My father, Archibald Swanson, was born in Derby any exchange with 200 expressions of interest
in 1903 and we believe that he was fostered by would be considered for broadband. Subsequent
the Exton family at Bottesford some time in the to that BT announced a list of exchanges with
period 1903-1921. We think he attended a pri- trigger levels as Berni correctly says.
mary school in Bottesford and then attended Please keep on registering as a 200 plus level
Sedgebrook Grammar School. allows us to pursue BT to provide facilities.

Parish Council News


Parish Council Meeting The Winterbeck will be cleared out
10th March 2003 again in the spring.
(From notes taken by a Village Voice
committee member) The Football Club is waiting for plan-
ning permission for a mobile changing
The Chair gave details of the Parish room to be placed near to the Village
Council’s achievements over the last 4 Hall.
years, including the BMX track, play
area, Jubilee celebrations, the Parish Youth Club: Tuesday night sessions will
Memorial Garden and the Youth Club be cancelled from 31st March, and 2
expansion. new Youth Leaders are starting on
Mondays and Fridays.
The charity commissioners had re-
sponded to the questions raised by the The Parish Council AGM will be held in Further details are also outlined on
Parish Council and the Village Hall com- June 2003. Look out for details on the Village Hall website at
mittee* village noticeboards. www.bottesford.org.uk – Editor
Sports News Crime Scene
Police Community Volunteers
Since the beginning of March four volunteers, Ros
Blackmore, Richard Marshall, James Hubbard and
Rodney Farley, have been busy putting their eight
weeks of training to the test. It covered far more
than they thought; law, police force structure,
local area, form filling, documentation and much
more. They operate in pairs and open the police
station on Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, and Saturday
9am – 11am.

Bottesford Under 14’s Cricket


Football Club Bottesford Colts presentation night
Bottesford Football Club have proudly saw 15 year old Nick Silverwood re-
announced that their Under 14’s have ceiving his county cap after playing 8
won the Grantham Youth League. In a games for Leicestershire. Nick, who
remarkable achievement, they won 17 plays for both the Newark and Notts
of their 18 league games – only drawing U15s, is opening bat for the Leics
one – with a magnificent total of 163 U15s. With an average score of over
goals scored and only 12 conceded. 50, he recently scored 90 not out in
Many thanks go to Bingham estate the Grantham League. What can they do?
agents Hammond Harwood who sponsor Bottesford Internationals Obvious tasks include checking driving docu-
the team. ments, but this has proved to be only a small part
3 young men from Bottesford have of their duty. As well as checking documents, they
Coaches Martyn Hallam and Geoff Spencer are represented their countries this sea- are trained to spot forgeries, take in found prop-
shown here with the successful squad. son. erty, and assign crime report numbers to insur-
Andy Bond, Mike Hallam, Edward Rawlings, James Luke Wright has been playing for Eng- ance claims, allowing them to fax them back to
Cartledge, Rik Harris, Oliver Rawlings, Max Clarke,
land under 19’s cricket team in Austra- Melton saving time for all involved. Finally, direct
Will Henson, Will Richmond, Richard Copley, Joe radio contact with local police officers, together
Jesionowski, Nick Robinson, James Cossins, Matt lia with with telephone access to Melton, makes crime
Jordan, Matt Scowcroft, Liam Cree, Lee Mann, his brother Ashley playing cricket in reporting much quicker.
John Shepherd, James Frost, Joe Mile, David South Africa. Although it is early days, all have agreed that this
Spencer, Adam Thurlby, Conrad Watson, Tom Sean Lamont has been playing Rugby ongoing training programme of volunteers by
Webster Leicestershire Constabulary, was proving invalu-
Call Martyn on 843976 if you want any information for Scotland, this time representing able in helping to keep rural police stations such
on the team. them in the Hong Kong sevens. Well as Bottesford open.
done all 3!
Darts
In the Vale of Belvoir Darts League, Badminton Contact Numbers
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