Author: thorntonvillage

Serving the people of Bagworth, Merry Lees and Thornton.
Notice is hereby given a meeting of Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council will be held on Monday 9th November 2020.

Virtually starting at 7.00pm for the transaction of the business detailed on the agenda below.
Members of the Full Council are summoned to attend. The public and media are cordially invited to attend.

Contact:- Clerk: Ms Ann Murray, Bagworth Community Centre, Station Road, Bagworth, Coalville, LE67 1BH – for information on how to join the virtual meeting.

Telephone: 07580 574093 Email: clerk@bagworthandthornton.org.uk

AGENDA

1. To received written report from County Councillor.
2. To received written reports from Borough Councillors.
3. Questions from Members of the public to the Parish Council only, regarding items on the
   agenda (maximum 10 minutes, 3 minutes per person) – Questions can be submitted prior to
   meeting by forwarding them to the Clerk.
4. Apologies for absence.
5. To receive declarations of pecuniary interest from Members on matter pertaining to the agenda.
6. To receive and approve requests for dispensation from Members on matters in which they have
   a disclosable pecuniary interest.
7. Planning:
   a. Road Closure Station Road – mast
   b. 20/01049/CLE – Certificate of Lawful Existing Use -Clovelly, Merrylees Road, Thornton
   c. 20/00885/FUL Dropped Kerb 15 Highfields, Thornton
   d. Reservoir Inn, Thornton Update
8. Resolution to approve minutes of previous meetings.
9. Balance of accounts and budget year to date.
10. Resolution to approve accounts for payment.
11. To receive correspondence
12. Neighbourhood Plan Update
13. Matters arising – (not for debate or resolution)
14. Next virtual meeting is to be held on Monday 5th December 2020

No sooner was I boasting, just one short week ago, that the community centre was open for business and with some exciting new ventures; in order to comply with the new 4 week lockdown, announced by the government last Saturday, we have had to close down again.

Thereby the trustees decided unanimously to close the hall until the 1st January 2021 .

The exception was to be the  opening of the Main Hall on Saturday 5^th December to allow for the Luke Jackson Charity to be  administered, however the trustees of the charity have now decided to defer payments until the new year.

Whilst all other classes have had to cease, as per government guidance, the playschool will remain open.

Ingrid has cancelled her Wednesday afternoon art class until further notice.

Daniel held his Tuesday Zumba Class yesterday and that will be his last one for the foreseeable future.

Matt Elliott Sports is closing down ALL community Sports Activities until next year.  

Likewise there will be no karate sessions this year.

For the latest government guidelines and restrictions from Thursday 5th November 2020 follow this link to the relevant government webpages.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://mailchi.mp/rsnonline/rsn-rural-bulletin-28-october-2020?e=2599677b52

Exciting news, Thornton Community Centre is open for business. The trustees have ensured that Covid19 regulations and guidelines have been followed to make the hall as safe and secure as possible.

See the Community Centre page listed under ‘Community’ for more information on terms and conditions of booking, capacity, hire charges, risk assessment etc.

In the Main Hall, the morning, weekday, term time, sessions of the Playschool re started in September, quickly followed by the Wednesday afternoon Art classes. The rest of the week the main hall is available for new bookings.

But we now have two exciting new ventures starting up in the Sports Hall, with one hour Zumba Gold classes at 1.00pm on a Monday, 10.00am on a Tuesday and 10.00am on a Friday; and a two hour session of Budokan Kempo Karate at 6.30pm on a Thursday.

Budokan Kempo Karate Club
6.30 till 7.30 Kids
7.30 till 8.30 adults Contact: Chris Fitches
07583812436

For more information on the Zumba Gold sessions
Contact Daniel Greenwood on 07944216211
Booking is via his website
https://www.DanielAndKyle.co.uk

On Thursday’s at 9.00am, MESports return with a three hour session and will be there again on Saturday’s at 10.00am with a two hour session. http://www.mesports.co.uk/

Thornton Sports Club will be restarting their two hour Monday night sessions of table tennis and badminton at 7.00pm.

Sports Hall usage is now:-

Mondays   13.00 – 14.00 Zumba Gold

                    19.00 – 21.00 Sports Club

Tuesdays  10.00 – 11.00 Zumba Gold

Wednesdays – available

Thursdays  09.00 – 12.00 MESports

                    18.30 – 20-30 Budokan Kempo Karate

Fridays        10.00 – 11.00 Zumba Gold

Saturdays  10.00 – 12.00 MESports.

Sundays – available

After a planning application to convert the Reservoir Inn was unanimously rejected last week a group of residents have banded together to try and purchase the property as a Community Asset.

For more information and regular updates – check out the Reservoir Inn page listed under amenities.

Today sees the launch of the new #NHSCOVID19app – all you need to get involved is a smart phone. Based on an Apple/Google privacy framework -the app is the best way to protect our community.

Through the app – you can help to contribute a better understanding on how the virus is spreading in our area.

The app supports contact tracing, checking into venues through an in-built QR code scanner, risk alerts by postcode, a symptom checker and test booking.

It is the fastest way to see if you’re at risk from the virus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones.

You can download the app from the app store on your phone, just open the app store and search for NHS covid 19 app

If you do not have a smart phone, please be assured that all venues, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, tailors etc – all public facing organisations will take still be taking ‘pen & paper and over the phone’ details as well. This is now a legal requirement.

You can also help to spread the word by adding the promotional email footer to your emails (feel free to copy and paste the footer below)

You can find out more information at covid19.nhs.uk.

Help keep our borough, your family and friends safe by downloading the NHSCOVID19app today and spread the word.

Best wishes and #keepsafe

Next Generation

E: vcsinfo@nxt-gen.org.uk

T: 01455 632984

Web: http://www.nextgenhinckley.org/

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The Parish Council made the following resolution at an Extra Ordinary General Meeting held virtually on Thursday 27th August 2020:

“The Parish Council is supportive of suggested alternative uses of the Reservoir Inn, Thornton as proposed by Cllr. Russell George Seconded by Cllr Steve Malcherczyk and passed unanimously to retain its employment status and heritage value for the community. The Parish Council further agreed to act in the capacity of facilitators to invite seriously planned business proposals.”

As the decision to defer the application to change its current use of a public house to residential until the 29th September 2020 speed is of the essence.

The Parish Council invite all interested parties to contact them as a matter of urgency with serious viable business proposals.

The Parish Council are enthusiastic and supportive to broker a deal satisfying the current owners commercial interests and a sustainable future use benefiting the community.

The Parish Council’s role will be restricted to one of facilitators with no commercial interest and no financial liability.

In the event of a proposal qualifying for grant funding the Parish Council will be supportive along with Borough and County elected representatives.

In the first instance please contact the Parish Council through the Clerk as per our website.

SIGNED:

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF BAGWORTH AND THORNTON PARISH COUNCIL

Cllr. Russell George, Chair

Thursday, 27 August 2020

Wouldn’t it be fabulous if there was interest in the village to turn the old pub into a community facility and bring it back to its former glory when it was known as the Tipsy Fisherman.

A tea room and delicatessen, with perhaps art work. crafts, books for sale for the villagers and visitors alike to benefit from. A social hub where our more senior citizens could meet during weekdays for a natter over tea and cake, a facility currently lacking in the village. A focal point for visitors at weekends after their stroll around the reservoir. Leicestershire’s many walking clubs and groups would be guaranteed to keep a tea room busy (I know I belong to 3 of them!!).

There may be start up grants available.

https://rsnonline.org.uk/rural-funding-digest-september-2020

£2,250 per calendar month is needed to pay the rent.

Click to access 64817_Newsletter_September_2020.pdf

The mobile library is expected to return to Thornton in September