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Parish Matters Issue 18
Latest edition of the Parish newsletter.
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:29 by Dawn Roache
St Laurence Church
Pet Service and Blessing of the Animals
Sunday May 5th 2019 at 3pm in Measham St Laurence Church
Our pets are an important part of our lives, and mean a lot to us. So come along to this informal service which will last about 30 minutes. There will be a couple of songs, a thought for the day and then each and every animal will receive a blessing. Get your pet to bring you along.
Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:55 by Dawn Roache
St Laurence Church
Coffee morning at St Laurence Church, Measham.
Saturday May 11th 10am-12 noon in the church hall.
Do come along and support this coffee morning. But there is more than a coffee morning going on. You may have seen that Measham church has been clad in scaffolding for a long time now. Lots of work has gone on to replace rotting stonework, and make associated glazing repairs, as well as loads of repointing... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:55 by Dawn Roache
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN READ IN LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Can you spare an hour or two a week to listen to children read in a local primary school? Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers to carry out this important role.
Reading time for many children at home and at school is often insufficient and according to Government statistics, one in four children are now leaving primary school unable to read to the expected standard. This can have a lifelong... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:59 by Dawn Roache
đEaster celebration đŁ at Measham Library
Tuesday 16 April 10am - 7pm
Drinks, cake, tombola
Easter crafts to buy
Children's activities.
Join the Library (it's free just bring ID)
Come and talk to us about volunteering and come and see our fantastic accessible facilities!
Look forward to seeing you!đ
Posted: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:23 by Dawn Roache
Remember Caution And Think
Trading Standards are warning residents about rogue traders knocking doors offering unnecessary roofing work, in recent cases rogue traders have stated that birds are getting into the roof space and causing damage, a repair is not possible so the whole roof needs to be replaced costing £1000's. If in doubt, don't open the door or agree any work. If they won't go away, dial 101 or 999 in an emergency.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:03 by Dawn Roache
NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION MEASHAM
Notice of uncontested Parish Councillor election for wards Measham North and South.
Posted: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:56 by Dawn Roache
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location:
Leicester Road, Measham (see attached plan).
The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Severn Trent Water to facilitate sewer replacement and maintenance.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.
The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 14 days commencing on the 28th May 2019.
Network... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:00 by Dawn Roache
Calling all knitters - Keep those knitting needles clicking for the Big Knit!
The Big Knit campaign continues through 2019 and Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to keep knitting or join in for the first time!
Whether a knitting ninja, purling pro, crochet connoisseur or just keen to have a go it's time to get wild about wool and join the Big Knit. Now in its 15th year, the campaign needs to recruit more knitters to help create... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:54 by Dawn Roache
Investigating Ilott Wharfâs Hidden Heritage
Presentation at Measham Leisure Centre at 7.30pm May 7th
All are welcome, free entry
Ashby Canal Association last year won an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund to discover the archaeological and social history of Ilott Wharf. Ilott Wharf was a coal transport wharf on the Ashby Canal, where coal from Measham Mine was loaded onto narrowboats for the voyage to London.
Working with experts from University... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:02 by Dawn Roache
