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SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS April 2013 No. 431 DIARY ADVANCE NOTICE Thursday 2 nd May Election Day Village Hall The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders Please send copy for the May edition by 23 rd April 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 Wed 3 rd Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Thur 4 th 19.00 Art Club, Village Hall Sun 7 th 10.30 2 nd Sunday of Easter, Avon Swift Group Holy Communion, Stanford on Avon Mon 8 th 18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field 19.00 Parish Council meeting, Village Hall Thur 11 th 19.00 Art Club, Village Hall Sun 14 th 09.45 3 rd Sunday of Easter, Family Service, St Nicholas Church Mon 15 th 18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field Tue 16 th 09.30 Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church Tue 16 th 19.30 W.I. Village Hall Wed 17 th Mobile Library (School 12.00, Leys Crescent 12.30, North Road 12.50) Thur 18 th 19.00 Art Club, Village Hall Fri 19 th 19.30 Fish Supper, Village Hall Sun 21 st 09.45 4 th Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church Mon 22 nd 18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field Thur 25 th 19.00 Art Club, Village Hall Fri 26 th 16.15 Edward Garnier MP Surgery Sun 28 th 10.30 5 th Sunday of Easter, Avon Swift Group Service, Swinford Mon 29 th 18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field

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SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS

April 2013 No. 431

DIARY

ADVANCE NOTICE Thursday 2

nd May Election Day Village Hall

The South Kilworth News is edited by Ann Saunders

Please send copy for the May edition by 23rd

April 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

Wed 3rd

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

Thur 4th

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

Sun 7th

10.30 2nd

Sunday of Easter, Avon Swift Group Holy Communion, Stanford on

Avon

Mon 8th

18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field

19.00 Parish Council meeting, Village Hall

Thur 11th

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

Sun 14th

09.45 3rd

Sunday of Easter, Family Service, St Nicholas Church

Mon 15th

18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field

Tue 16th

09.30 Weekday Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church

Tue 16th

19.30 W.I. Village Hall

Wed 17th

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

Thur 18th

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

Fri 19th

19.30 Fish Supper, Village Hall

Sun 21st 09.45 4

th Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, St Nicholas Church

Mon 22nd

18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field

Thur 25th

19.00 Art Club, Village Hall

Fri 26th

16.15 Edward Garnier MP Surgery

Sun 28th

10.30 5th

Sunday of Easter, Avon Swift Group Service, Swinford

Mon 29th

18.30 Football / Tag Rugby, Playing Field

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CLERGY NEWSLETTER The penny drops!

You don't have to read the Gospels at all closely to see how most of the time even the closest friends of

Jesus rarely have a clue about what he's up to! Time after time, in reaction to what he says and does, they

don't get it and spend their time scratching their heads or checking it out with each other!

As the Cross of Jesus begins to cast its shadow over the unfolding story, things get even worse. Peter,

who has just been given a special task by Jesus, reacts very violently when Jesus says he must go up to

Jerusalem to die, and gets an incredibly stern rebuke from Jesus.

Then there's the whole chain of events which Christians world-wide have just been celebrating in what we

now call Holy Week… the entry into Jerusalem, the meal in the Upper Room, the agony in the garden,

the arrest and beatings and mock trial and then the appalling execution by a horrible and painful death…

hardly surprising that the friends of Jesus should be well out of their depth, not to say terrified and

dismayed. This wasn't what they had signed up for when they had left homes and jobs and pinned all

their hopes on this strange and challenging man from Nazareth.

Then, in the midst of all the darkness and panic and fear and bewilderment and shattered hopes, Jesus

comes and stands among them and says "Peace be with you", and shows them his hands and his side and

breathes God's life-giving Spirit upon 'dem dry bones' , upon the broken body of their terrified and

demoralised group. Then begins the process of the penny beginning to drop: these bewildering events

begin to be seen as the climax of the story of Israel, the moment when God, as promised, would come

back to his people, when that people would be renewed and when the victory of God's kingdom over the

power of Caesar would be demonstrated.

Our prayers and readings through Eastertide all point to this process of the penny beginning to drop...a

process which involves us now in these villages as individually and together we meditate upon and

respond to the invitation of the Risen Christ to follow Him! Happy Eastertide!

Chris

All enquiries regarding Church matters should be directed to:-

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

Email: [email protected]

Revd Emma Davies, The Vicarage, 5 Church Lane, Gilmorton, Telephone: 01455 556573

Email: [email protected]

Revd Jane Kennedy, 17 Cromwell Close, Walcote, Lutterworth, Telephone: 01455 554065

Email:[email protected]

For Misterton:

The Revd Canon Brian Davis, Telephone: 01858 431843; email [email protected]

ADVANCED NOTICE Wednesday 8

th May… 7.30 pm at North Kilworth church, Deanery Confirmation with Bishop

Christopher, with a number of candidates, adult and children, from the parishes of our benefice. Please

come along to pray with these people on their very special evening and to meet Bishop Christopher.

Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June: "A Weekend away at Home" with Bishop Christopher, leading a variety

of sessions on the Friday evening , Saturday morning and early afternoon and then presiding and preaching at

our 10.30 am Sunday Group Service… all taking place in South Kilworth church. (Designed so that you

can drop in and out of the weekend programme or stay for the whole weekend… it's on the theme of

Prayer…more details later.)

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SOUTH KILWORTH BOWLS CLUB We have had a very busy month and Fund Raising has been taking place in earnest.

Firstly, we have heard from Waitrose and their Community Matters Scheme has raised £224 for the Club.

Thanks to all of you who posted tokens into our box during February.

Secondly, a “Frog Racing” event was held in the Village Hall on 1st March 2013 and £900 was raised.

Thank you to those volunteers who helped to set up the evening/sell tickets and provide the delicious hot

supper. It proved to be a very pleasant and enjoyable occasion. Incidentally, no live animals were used for

this event!

The funds raised will go towards the increasing costs of treatments and machinery needed to maintain the

Green.

The Pre Season Meeting will take place on Wednesday 10th

April at 7pm in South Kilworth Village Hall.

So, this is a good time to come along if you are thinking of joining us. You will be very welcome.

For further details, please contact the Secretary, Keith Rickhuss on 01858 575792. Email:

[email protected]

TOTE NEWS March 2013 winners - drawn on Monday 4

th March 2013

£50 John & Sue Wilson No. 43

£40 Michael Murphy No. 20

£30 Rowan Thomas No. 25

£20 Tom Baker No. 31

As Monday 1st April is Easter Monday, the April Draw will take place on Monday 8

th April 2013 at 1pm

at the Kilworth Springs Golf Club. Tote members, bowlers, partners and friends are, as usual, welcome to

attend.

The cost to join the Tote is £1 per week and new members are needed 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

SOUTH KILWORTH W.I. At March’s meeting our members were taught how to discover which colours suit us, and we should be

wearing. With the assistance of one of our members, Joan, as her model Linda Lonsdale showed how the

four sets of colours, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter made a difference to the Joan’s complexion

and hair colour, and how to discover which tones suited her. Linda also told us how the different sets of

colour generally reflected different personalities of persons who wore them. Linda also asked us to add

up how many accessories we were wearing and depending on the number we were wearing, whether we

were under, over or correctly dressed!

Next month, we welcome a representative from the RSPCA who will be taking about the work of this

Charity.

New members and visitors are always welcome.

Joanna Wilson

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W.I. SPEAKERS FOR 2013

DATE SPEAKER SUBJECT

16th

April Sue Dewick Work of the RSPCA

21st May Johnnie Franks “Quilts for injured servicemen”

18th

June Linda Lonsdale “Colours”

16th

July Julie Wood “Who’s buried in Leicestershire”

17th

September Mr Chandler “Hip replacement”

15th

October David Clarke Sparkenhoe Cheeses

19th

November Elizabeth Robinson “Poems for Christmas”

17th

December Sheila Jones Christmas Crafts

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL As our short but very eventful Spring term draws to a close we thought you might like to hear about some

of the things we have been doing this term.

Many children have been involved in our after school clubs. This term we have offered

• Tag Rugby

• Football

• Choir

• Reading

• Netball

• Gardening

• Multisports,

• Mathletics

• Mad Science

We hope to be able to offer chess in the near future.

We are very proud that some of our children have won awards this term in recognition of their

achievements. Congratulations go to:

Harriet Moule for reaching the finals of the Primary Maths Challenge

Ella Hinchley for winning 1st prize in the Wycliffe Rotary Club’s Young writer competition for her letter

to the King of Saudi Arabia persuading him to allow women to compete in sport. She now goes on to next

round of the Rotary competition.

James Bradshaw for representing South Leicestershire in the County Cross Country Championships.

We have recently updated our school library lending system and introduced biometric recognition.

Shortly children will be able to view books available to borrow via an App. We have also updated the

wireless system at school.

The children have been on some interesting trips this term.

Y5/6 to watch lambing at Brooksby College

Y3/4 and 1/ 2 to West Midland Safari Park which related to their work on Africa.

YR(reception) to New Walk Museum in Leicester to look at the dinosaurs.

We have been fortunate to have had some excellent visitors this term. Vivienne an art specialist has been

doing some art workshops with Year 3/4. We have put a couple of their art pieces below but hope to hold

an exhibition later in the year.

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We also had a visit from the English Touring Opera who performed Laika the Space dog which was a real

treat as they also brought a live orchestra. We thought you may like to read some of the children’s

comments.

“The opera was amazing, but not what I was expecting, I’m really glad I went. I really liked the scene

changes and their voices were wonderful”- Molly Whitehead

“I really enjoyed the opera performance because it was enjoyable and I never really knew much about

Laika (the first dog in space before).” – Brodie Reynolds

“I thought it was amazing because all the music matched the moment”- Allienna

“I thought that the opera that we went to see was funny, exciting and I even learnt a bit about space. I felt

that the opera was well thought out and perfect for children.”- Maximus Faulkner

Thank you to FOSKs for funding this event.

We do have a few spaces in some year groups in school for next year as we have been able to increase

the number of spaces we are able to offer. Please contact the school to arrange a visit if you would be

interested in a place at South Kilworth for your child. As always further information can be found on our

school website www.southkilworthschool.org.uk

Angela Dewes Headteacher

MINUTES OF SOUTH KILWORTH NEWS AGM – 6TH

MARCH 2013 Present: Jacky Harrison, Hilary Craig, Steve and Judy Agar, Rita Hallam, Ann Saunders, Sam and Althea

Lloyd, Verena and Colin Olle

Apologies: Pat Connor, Claire Hubbard, Margaret Roberts

The minutes of last year’s meeting were circulated and approved.

Ann will continue as Editor and Colin as Treasurer/adverts/printing. New members to join the team

would be welcome, so that the long term production is safeguarded.

Colin presented the Year End accounts for 2012, which show a net decrease in funds of £814.39 over

2011.

Expenses and Income showed little change, except for the cost of replacing the photocopier at £1493.22

(the old one had come to the end of its planned 10 year life). We have yet to receive any invoices for

printing with the new copier, this is expected to be approx. £100. Reduced copier running costs and

forecast advertising revenues, will see a recovery in funds to 2011 levels within 5 years. This leaves us in

a strong position going forwards.

It was agreed that advertising rates remain unchanged for 2013 with the charge for a standard (“business

card”) sized advert at £1.50 per month. In addition regular larger adverts can be taken out at £10 per

month for a full page, £7.50 per month for two thirds of a page and £5 per month for half a page. A one-

off full page is £15.

We have 24 regular advertisers, payments are outstanding from 8, and a polite reminder has been issued.

Despite the small reduction in number of advertisers, the forecast is for funds to increase in 2013 by

around £300. All members are encouraged to keep a lookout for new advertisers.

The facility for “small ads” was made available for villagers free of charge, but take up has been minimal.

A reminder will be printed in the News. Items to be sent to Ann by the copy deadline; Ann’s discretion

on suitability will be final.

The lack of Lutterworth based info in the Harborough mail was raised – Colin to check that they do

access the website for possible articles from South Kilworth.

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The possibility of a school/children’s page was discussed: Rita will discuss with the school.

We continue to print 220 copies per month, of which 4 are posted. The remainder are delivered to

villagers, with the spares placed at the school. The number of copies may need to change; Rita will check

the number of spares that get placed at the school and advise Colin. Longer term location for the copier

should be considered.

Thanks were extended to the SK News from the Parochial Church Council for publishing their news and

information. Thanks for contributing to the running costs go to SKPCC, Joseph Morris, aptDESIGN,

those who receive post copies and our advertisers.

Thanks also to all those involved in making the News happen, especially to Steve, Judy, Rita, Elaine

Morris, Christine Berry, Claire Hubbard and Margaret Roberts, who deliver copies to all village

households. Additional help would be appreciated, initially with deliveries: Colin to expedite and advise.

11/3/13 Colin Olle

WASoSK’S WINTER REPORT After another successful Burn”s supper the WASoSKs gathered at Paul Atkins on February 22

nd. Helped

by a hearty breakfast bap we were able to “de-brief” about the highs and lows of the Burn’s supper.

Unfortunately much of the discussion needs to remain secret. Certain objects of discussion need to

remain shrouded in the peaty aromas, which only a WASoSK gathering can provide. The whisky

providing protection from the more serious and potentially damaging matters that need to be debated.

Needless to say in was wonderful to see a good attendance of members old and new.

In an attempt to adhere to the demands of copy day for the SK News our next meeting was held soon after

(or maybe that there is no thing like a dram of the amber nectar to keep out the cold of this over long

winter). On March 15th

, we re-grouped at the Burd residence where to a hearty broth of ribs, carrots and

potatoes we re-affirmed our raison d’être. In homage to the forthcoming saint day of Ireland, visitors from

across the water produced our first Irish whiskey to be tasted. This was joined by several other limited

addition malts. No longer satisfied with the supermarket fare WASoSKs are now going to ever

lengthening efforts to provide new and interesting samples to taste and savor.

Yellow Spot: a 12yr old single “pot still” Irish whiskey

Despite certain derogatory remarks by certain elder Scottish members, this whiskey was well received

even though we could not be entirely sure of its provenance. The sweet HORSE nut and floral heather

notes of the nose reminded one of the freshly turned hay in the stable. The taste showed the honeyed

sweetness and spice of the pot still reminiscent of a Terry chocolate orange married to the saddle soap

found in a good livery yard.

The “Blingbank” This limited edition from Springbank labeled the Rundlets and Kilderkins after the

small barrels that were produced for the connoisseur.

Again this whisky provoked much debate with comments ranging from “…its very, very nice; one of the

nicest I have tasted for some time….” To “…its sh.t..”

The nose certainly had a rich fullness of chocolate sherry and a salty toffee apple, which mellowed into a

damp peat and almond fruitcake character. The taste opened with a dense date and walnut cake with that

hint of caramelized and slightly burnt almonds on top but finished with an oaked sherry note obtained

from long ageing in quality casks.

Writing these few words brings back the memory of these exceptional whiskies and what better way to

keep out the winter chill that seems to be dragging on for ever. We hope that by our next meeting in April

(date still to be confirmed) that we maybe able to enjoy some of the lighter drams with the warmth of a

light spring evening!

Rob Burd

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The CRAGRATS seal Village Pool Supremacy – for this year at least!

Inaugural South Kilworth Shield Result South Kilworth boasts many sporting events and heroes - Sunday morning MAMILs (middle aged men in

lycra), line dancing KORKs, whisky swilling WASOKs, to name but a few. However, one sporting

rivalry stands tall in the village. The ongoing battle for pool supremacy between the White Hart (the

original brand, generally senior in age, like playing safety shots) and the Cragrats (slightly younger, better

looking, named after a long forgotten guest beer).

Over the last few years the Cragrats have been the superior team, achieving mid table glory in the

prestigious South Lutterworth Division 1 league. Whilst the White Hart have languished in Division 2,

and generally lost the village friendlies (history is written by the victors!)

However, this season under the leadership of Captain Marvel (Paul Atkins in his final year of a 6 year

sentence) the Cragrats have been frankly appalling (including, dear reader, myself!). Rooted firmly to the

bottom of division 1, the only thing we have won this year is the admiration of landlord Pete for

continuing to turn up and give him our beer taxes.

Meanwhile, the White Hart have had a much more successful season, finishing 2nd

in Division 2 and are

due to swop places with the hapless relegated Cragrats in next year’s top division

So to the inaugural end of year South Kilworth Shield competition held on the 21st March 2013 – who

would prevail in the best of 9 frames duel? (a clue’s in the title and the picture)

A fierce battle was anticipated, but Cragrat’s Andy Rastrick and Chris Barratt soon opened up a 2 nil

lead, before a battle of the captains saw perennial village champion Bill Jackson polish off Paul Atkins to

get the White Hart a frame. Mark Tottman managed to put down his pint long enough to dismiss his

neighbour Graham Clarkson (the brick wall between their properties was already there) and with Shifty

Harrison defeating John Berry the game was nearly up. Step forward Dr Simon Vincent, named the Claw

after his revolutionary fingerless grip, to claim glory – but alas the pressure told, the frame was lost – a

chance gone.

However, the greater strength of the Cragrats on the night shone through as they completed a clean sweep

of the doubles to win the first South Kilworth Shield 7 frames to 2.

IMAGINE A PICTURE OF THE CRAGRATS LEANING OVER A POOL TABLE

(it would have been here but for a technical malfunction – ED)

Pictured with the prestigious trophy (from left to right) are Chris Harrison, Andy Rastrick, Chris Barratt,

Paul Atkins, Simon Vincent and Mark Tottman (he was very happy – beer related!)

Honourable mentions go to absent Cragrats, Mark Langeveld, Matt Rogers and Jon Taylor.

The White Hart were gracious losers, and consoled themselves with an extra pint and the knowledge that

next year may be very different.

The final word goes to my son Ben, who when told that the inaugural South Kilworth Shield was being

competed for asked what inaugural meant. When told it meant the initial or first time he replied, “Oh

right, who won it last year?” – must be a future Cragrat!

Thanks to all involved – a great night

Chris Barratt (Cragrat captain elect – for some reason)

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WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND UPDATE Some Good News – we have received the first year’s Grant from the windfarm developer into our Bank

Account. The Community Interest Company (CIC) is now in a position to make grant awards to the

Parish Councils and committees in accordance with their decisions.

At the last Parish Council meeting it was thought that we needed to do more to clearly understand the

spending priorities of the residents of South Kilworth. So it was decided that a questionnaire should be

sent out in the May edition of the South Kilworth News giving each household the opportunity to

prioritise the ideas and applications received so far - giving two sets of votes per household.

Please note – this is your chance to express your views on how the South Kilworth part of the grant

should be spent. Do not come along afterwards and complain !! .......... it will be very difficult to

change decisions later.

To date a number of ideas have been put forward for the grant and a number of applications for money

already received. These are all listed below. If I have missed anything please let me know either by e-mail

or a note through the door asap.

The questionnaire in May will give people the opportunity to rank the ideas and grant applications below

(plus any ones I have missed) in order of priority.

Please remember this will be your chance to influence how we allocate the grant – make sure you

complete the May questionnaire – the Parish Council wants a good constructive response from

everyone.

Grant Applications received so far

1. BMX Track at Village Hall

2. Zip Wire at Village Hall

3. South Kilworth C of E School – grant towards new Sports Hall

4. Access Gate on decking at Village Hall

5. South Kilworth Action Group for Recreational Development – matting at Village Hall for cricket

in summer.

6. South Kilworth Bowls Club – grant for equipment to improve bowling green

Ideas for spending received so far (in addition to applications received)

1. Additional Traffic Calming

2. Outdoor Amenity area at Village Hall with seats and barbecue

3. Strategic Tree Planting to offset the impact of the turbines

4. Replace missing trees on Rugby Road to improve entrance to village

5. Skate Park at Village Hall

6. Children’s play pod outside Village Hall

7. Outdoor exercise with equipment at Village Hall

8. Kick about wall at Village Hall – for football, tennis, cricket

9. Grant towards University Fees or educational equipment

10. Youth Club in the Village Hall

If people could let me know by the middle of April of anything else they would like to see on the

questionnaire. Ernie Roberts

2 Grange Gardens

E mail [email protected]

FOOTBALL / TAG RUGBY Monday night football will commence on 8th April for primary school aged pupils. The sessions will

alternate between football & tag rugby starting at 6.30pm at the Playing Field.

Mark Tottman

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KILWORTH KORKS – PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2013

Month Date Event Organisers April Thursday 18

th April – Village

Hall

Strip Bingo! £7 – starts 7.30

with eyes down at 8.00pm

Joules & Sue

May Thursday 9th

May – Village

Hall

Line Dancing £5 – starts at

7.30pm

Claire & Hannah

June Provisional Date:

Thursday 20th

June

Pub Walk Nat T & Vic

July Tbc Driving Big Things! Amanda, Emma & Liz

August Tbc Rounders Eileen

Sept Tbc Cocktail Making Katie & Jo

Oct Tbc Ghost Walk Maxine R & Amy

Nov Tbc Cookery Evening Weed & Tina

Dec Provisional Date:

Friday 6th

Dec

DIY Christmas Party! Stacey & Jo

Jan 2013 Tbc Planning meeting for 2014 Claire

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.

JENNIFER ALLEN REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY What’s that then? Hello, I am moving my practice to South Kilworth, after 10 happy and successful years in Lutterworth. I

thought it might be useful to explain what I actually do!

Remedial massage therapy is a hands-on technique that gently massages the muscle tissue; it is deep

tissue work dealing with the manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body. This promotes

natural healing for a curative or therapeutic effect, because it works deeper than regular massage; its

effects are usually deeper and longer lasting. Regular treatment has many benefits, both in rehabilitation

after injury as well as injury prevention to begin with. Remedial Massage can benefit anyone with pain,

discomfort or stress, and each treatment is individually tailored to ensure the best outcomes.

How does it work? Remedial Massage stimulates the body's healing mechanism by:

• Increasing blood flow, both locally and generally, to improve circulation

• Increasing lymphatic flow to and from the treated area to reduce pain, swelling

and inflammation

• Relieving stress and tension, known to hinder the healing process

• Reducing muscle tension, balancing the muscles and increasing muscle tone, all

enabling greater mobility

• Over time, breaking down scar or fibrous tissues to improve joint mobility

Professionally qualified? Massage is a very skilled art performed through the hands of a competent and qualified therapist. I am a

fully qualified and professional massage therapist and a member of the London & Counties Society of

Physiologists (LCSP). I am registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC),

GPs are asked to recommend patients who are seeking complementary therapies to consult with

practitioners who are CNHC registered.

A treatment generally lasts 1 hour, and I would recommend 3 treatments to enable the massage to take

effect., although some things are successfully treated in one go!. A treatment costs £40 but I have an

opening offer of £30 for your first visit.

It's impossible to answer all your questions here, so if you are unsure as to whether Remedial Massage

Therapy is right for you, please do get in touch.

Jennifer Allen

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SOUTH KILWORTH BIRDS

Red kites I have had a number of conversations about the spread of the red kite in Northamptonshire and

Leicestershire so I thought it would be interesting to share some of the background.

The red kite was formerly one of our most widespread and familiar birds of prey but became extinct in

England and Scotland by the end of the 19th century as a result of human persecution.

Only a small number of pairs survived in remote parts of central Wales where levels of persecution were

lower (in my early bird watching days this was the only place to see these birds on a regular basis). By the

mid-1980s, the Welsh population had slowly increased to about 40 breeding pairs but showed no signs of

spreading into unoccupied lowland habitats outside Wales. The damp, cool climate and unproductive

landscape meant that breeding success was low and the population was increasing in numbers and range

only gradually.

In the late 1980s, the red kite was one of only three British birds considered to be globally threatened and

was therefore one of the highest priorities for conservation action. English Nature and RSPB decided that,

in view of the slow rate of spread of the Welsh population, action should be taken to try to restore the red

kite to more suitable lowland countryside in England and Scotland.

An experimental reintroduction programme was initiated in 1989 - young red kites were taken mainly

from nests in Spain and Sweden and released at sites in the Chilterns and the Black Isle, northern

Scotland.

Following the establishment of self-sustaining breeding populations in both

initial release areas, releases commenced at further sites in order to increase

the rate at which suitable areas throughout Britain were recolonised. Releases

began in the east Midlands in 1995, central Scotland in 1996, Yorkshire in

1999, and southern Scotland in 2001.

So this is the background to why we are now seeing red kite more and more

around South Kilworth. In fact, in the month of March I have had several

reports of red kite along North Road (possibly the same bird). Thanks to all

who have contacted me to let me tell me about their sightings. There has also

been a report of 3 birds soaring over the reservoir and I have personally seen

red kite twice between Swinford and Stanford.

The most distinguishing features of this large bird of prey are a forked tail and reddy colour.

Other sightings With the continuing winter theme any summer migrants have been held up for the time being. There have

been good numbers of goosander and I have had some really good views (in daylight) of barn owl around

the reservoir.

There have been various reports from village gardens of nuthatches, treecreeper, reed bunting,

yellowhammer and our regular visiting jay throughout the month.

Chris Hubbard

EDITORIAL Pleased that there is not much space for me this month – thanks for all the articles.

Just a reminder that “Small ads” for personal (not commercial) items which villagers wish to sell or give

away is free. My discretion if anything is deemed unsuitable – please don’t test me.

Ann Saunders

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Professional Mobile Hairdresser

20 years experience

Ladies / Gents / Children

Colour specialist – worked for

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Ladies Cut & Finish £20.00

Gents Cut £10:00

Children £6:00

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Sunday Lunch

Join us for Sunday Lunch and sample our fantastic food

cooked from fresh produce.

2 Courses - £14.95 per person

3 Courses - £17.25 per person

Gourmet Evening

Kilworth Springs will be holding a Special Gourmet

Evening on Thursday 11th

April 2013.

Join us and try our new menu

whilst enjoying some great wine.

For details contact Matt on

01858 575082 or email

[email protected]

South Kilworth Rd, North Kilworth LE17 6HJ (t):

01858 575 082

(e): [email protected]

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