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At 11.30pm last Friday night (6th Nov) thieves smashed down a metal field gate, a yard gate and barrier, with what must have been a heavy vehicle, to steal a horse trailer from Markfield Lane, Thornton.

Neighbours in Main Street heard the noise and could see activity and lights, so they sent a text message to a person whom they knew to keep horses in the area, but the owner missed the message. The trailer was seen being towed away by a white van. This was a ‘noisy’ crime late at night in an otherwise very quiet village. Reported on Nextdoor by Meg Ashby.

Did you hear or see any unusual activity on Friday? Have you any relevant CCTV footage around that time? If so ring the police on the their non emergency number 101.

IF YOU BELIEVE A CRIME IS IN PROGRESS ALWAYS RING 999.

Over the weekend of the 25th October forced entry to the fire door at the rear of the Reservoir Inn was discovered and reported as a non urgent crime (by internet. A number of discarded empty cans had been left inside the premises. The agent was notified to arrange for the premises to be secured. Two days earlier a small window at the side had been smashed. A number of discarded empty cans had been left inside the premises.

Nearby neighbours on Main Street were alerted by Whatsapp to the crime and shortly afterwards spotted youths going through the pub car park. They notified the police immediately, who sent three cars to the area, but unfortunately they just missed them, presumably making good their escape via the footpath at the rear.

Any unusual activity in the village is worth noting, jot down ‘white van’ numbers, take photographs, check your CCTV, immediately post your suspicions on Nextdoor and the Thornton FB page to warn others to be vigilant.

This is a challenging period for us all and even more so for vulnerable people. As Neighbourhood Watch we believe it is very important that we all take care and protect ourselves as a priority and where possible we safely carry on the great work of supporting and staying connected with our communities. In England, between 5th November – 2nd December, national restrictions mean that:   You should only leave home for food, medical reasons, exercise, education, or work  You must work from home if you can  You should avoid travel unless essential  Schools and essential shops will remain open  There are a variety of ways however in which we can support our loved ones and communities through these restrictions. Keeping your loved ones safe The most valuable thing we can all do is keep ourselves and our loved safe – physically and emotionally.  Our website signposts where you can get accurate advice and support with your emotional wellbeing.  Sign up for the FREE Festival Of Discovery running online on 20th and 21st November for lively discussions on hot topics, entertainment, things to make and do, a chance to recharge your wellbeing, and real-life community stories from across the UK.  Supporting your community There are a variety of ways in which you can support your community depending on your individual situation. A few ideas are: set up a Calling Tree to support those who are not connected via social media join forces with a Covid-19 Mutual Aid group connect with your neighbours with this Calling Card connect with your neighbours with this Kindness Card If you are, or you know someone who is, facing loneliness have a look at our Loneliness Toolkit sign up as a NHS Volunteer Responder – recruitment now open across England The NHS Volunteer Responders programme, set up by NHS England, is here to help people in England to stay safe during coronavirus. NHS Volunteer Responders have now completed more than a million tasks! Following an initial recruitment campaign for new volunteers in 70 local authority areas, they have now opened up recruitment across England. This is in response to the lockdown that began on 5 November and because demand for the volunteers’ support is continuing to rise. It will also help to meet NHS requests for additional direct support during this winter. At the same time, they are encouraging anyone who signed up as an NHS Volunteer Responder in March but had to step down due to other commitments, to re-join the programme and give as much time as they can. As the programme evolves it will focus on direct support to the NHS with tasks such as the delivery of equipment to monitor vulnerable COVID-19 patients in their homes, and with stewarding people at vaccination clinics. They will also continue to support vulnerable people by delivering food and medication, and through Check In and Chat phone calls. They are not intending to replace any local volunteering activity. They aim to work collaboratively with volunteering leads in local areas. If you are interested in joining as a volunteer you can attend an online meetings by clicking the link below at the specified time: Thursday 19th November, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 3rd December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 17th December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Beware of scams and crimes Criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam the public. To help you avoid becoming a victim, we have highlighted on our website the wide variety of COVID-19 scams and crimes which have arisen, key protection advice and guidance on how to report these scams. Community response stories For further inspiration on ways in which you can support your community, have a look at our Community Response Stories. If you have a story you would like to share, please submit it using this form. Domestic abuse survivors Are you or someone you know is a domestic abuse survivor, the information below may be very useful. Women’s Aid Network: Many survivors will be feeling unsafe isolating in a house with an abusive person, and isolated from their support networks. Women’s Aid have put together some advice and information about support available. See Women’s Aid COVID-19 Resource Hub Safe Lives: They have put together some resources for people living with domestic abuse, and the professionals supporting them. They have also produced guidance for friends and family. Refuge: They are there for you if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing domestic abuse. Phone the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. They also have a range of digital resources available at refuge.org.uk and nationaldahelpline.org.uk. Neighbourhood Watch: We have a range of information on domestic abuse on our website including how to help, spotting the signs and more. See more in our Domestic Abuse Toolkit. Keep safe, NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team Follow us.. Website: ourwatch.org.uk Facebook: facebook.com/ourwatch Twitter: twitter.com/N_watch Instagram: neighbourhood.watch.insta LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/neighbourhood-watch/

Tuesdays: Bagworth response will still have the outdoor market weekly with all the COVID social distancing in place.

Tuesday Food bank collection day for Thornton, Bagworth & Stanton daytime and evening. Prearranged by just calling us to sort If you can’t leave the house again we can discuss on the phone or in a message.

Book exchange will also happen on a Tuesday at the market.

Prescriptions please contact your surgery to get your prescriptions.

The response team will not be collecting your prescriptions this time as they can deliver and you can still drive to collect (they will bring them to your car) or someone in your own bubble can collect.

Out of work, haven’t got food to feed you or your children?

Please call or message the Response team confidentially on 07947 590241 or contact us through Nextdoor.co.uk or leave Helen a note with the fruit and veg stall on a Tuesday, with your phone number.

Please keep a look out for family, friends and neighbours that are struggling.

MIND has a helpline: 0300 123 3011 Mon to Friday 9am to 6pm or call the Covid Response team 24/7 on 07947 590241 if you need help or just a chat.

Stay safe, follow the ever changing rules.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Remembrance Sunday clap on the door step will still be able to go ahead too

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

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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.