New kit for club
WILLIAM H BROWN are the new sponsors of
the first team kit of Birstall Rugby Club.
Pic: Chairman of BRFC Simon Cox
(left) presents
a shirt to Michael Spencer from WH Brown
Michael Spencer, Branch Manager of the Birstall branch said:
"Whilst Birstall RFC is one of the smaller clubs it has
its grass roots here in the village and the enthusiasm within
the club has probably not always been matched by its exposure
locally. We could not fail to recognise the drive from the players,
the increasing membership and the efforts of the committee to
develop and see the team compete successfully within the county
and beyond."
The shirts were first worn by Birstall's 1st XV in their triumphant
win over Andy Reed MP's Presidents XV at Birstall's Presidents
Day celebrations. Club captain Rupert Bedder said: "We're
looking to be a force to be reckoned with this coming season
so winning the first game we played in the new strip stand us
in good stead."
Bike week ride to park
SCHOOLCHILDREN RODE their bikes to the
Woolly Mammoth statue in Watermead Country Park during 'Bike
Week', to show their support for the Park's Connect2 bid.
Pic: Children cycled to Watermead
Country Park to
support the Connect2 bid
The children, from Riverside Community Primary School in Birstall
and Herrick Primary School in Leicester, cycled to the statue
from their schools and were presented with a certificate by road
safety tutors from the City and County Councils.
Connect2 is one of the projects competing for a single grant
of £50million from the National Lottery's 'Living Landmarks:
The People's Millions' competition, where the public will decide
who gets the money.
If successful in its bid, features of the project will include
a footpath and cycle path between Cossington and Syston, links
to the park from Birstall and Thurmaston and a number of bridge
improvements.
Methodist news
Garden Trail
This year's Garden Trail was organised by a new committee. They
were disappointed when a torrential downpour arrived a few minutes
after the gardens opened on June 16. However once this heavy
shower padded many folk chanced the weather and apart from odd
spots of rain, managed to round all the gardens.
By the end of the two days the takings for the event were very
similar to 2006. The church is grateful to all those who opened
their gardens, and the effort put into them to make them look
their best.
July Holidays & Maintenance
As usual during July, once the schools finish most of the premises
will be closed for maintenance. This year the concert hall is
to be redecorated. However there are events planned, by travelling
just a short distance. A Strawberry Fayre at Harrison Road church
from 2.30pm on July 7 and 'Music in the Garden' at 111 Barkby
Road, Queniborough. Cream teas will be available at 11 Broad
Street, Syston on July 15 (the home of Rev Ian Mason & Irene).
During July there are several changes to our normal pattern of
Sunday services. There is no morning service at the church on
July 8 & 29, and no evening service on July 8 & 15. On
Gala day (July 8) we shall be joining the other churches for
the 10am Gala Service. On July 29 we are invited to Syston to
meet Pete & Sam Taylor who travelled out from Syston to work
in Bulgaria on behalf of the Methodist church.
Cream Teas August 4
Advance notice for cream teas at the home of Shirley & Claude
Harrison (107 Allington Drive) on August 4.
From Tony Moore
WI news
THE RESOLUTION discussion meeting on May
8 for members of Birstall & Wanlip WI was rather low key
as several members were away on a parish holiday.
Mrs A Allison gave details of the Resolution and voting instructions
were passed on to the delegate from Thurmaston.
On June 5 it was the 89th birthday meeting of the institute and
this year it had been arranged to take the form of a birthday
lunch.
Only two members were unable to attend at 'The Lindens' in Mountsorrel
for a very pleasant meal and the drive through the sunny countryside
made up into a happy birthday meeting.
Next month's meeting will be on July 2 when the speaker will
be Mr Denis Downes talking on 'Work as a Theatre Critic'. This
will be at 7.15pm in Highcliffe community lounge.
Medical centre closes temporarily
BIRSTALL MEDICAL Centre on Whiles Lane
will be temporarily closed for building work from June 23.
Practice Business Manager Serinda Shergill said: "The centre
is being extended and developed to bring better facilities to
Birstall for our patients and the building will be closed while
the work takes place." The centre is expected to re-open
in December/January subject to building works being completed
Morning and evening surgeries will be held at the branch surgery
on Border Drive. The Border Drive surgery is just off Red Hill
Way at 2 Border Drive, Leicester LE4 2PF.
Mrs Shergill said: "For those of you who cannot get to Border
Drive the Parish Council has very kindly agreed to allow us to
use the Sibson Road Council Office opposite the Garden Centre.
But due to the limited space all nurse appointments will be held
at the Border Drive surgery. However, we will be able to offer
some blood taking appointments there" You can make appointments
at either venue by ringing 0116 2355885.
Mrs Shergill said: "If you have repeat medication the three
local chemists will request and collect your prescriptions from
us. To arrange this just go in to any Birstall chemist with your
repeat slip and they will do the rest. Alternatively if you have
internet access you can make appointments and order your repeat
medication on line. Ask at reception for details. If you have
any worries please do not hesitate to contact us and we will
do our best to help."
She added: "May we take this opportunity to thank you in
advance for your patience and look forward to seeing you in our
new surgery."
Gym donation
CARL GUNNS' boxing gym on Birstall Road
has received another donation.
Local businessman Steve Walker said: "I've always lived
in Birstall, went to all the schools here, and I was looking
for something worthwhile in the village to support to give something
back to the community. The things Carl has achieved at the gym
are fantastic, I've always been into sport, and he has got lads
off the street and given them something to do."
Steve (29), who runs the management and training consultancy
Steve Walker Associates, has donated a slam-man training aid
and sponsored two exercise bikes. His company logo will appear
on the gym 's new ring canvas and ring posts.
The gym has received a further boost from Andy Corbett, who has
donated £200 to help pay for the boxing ring at this year's
Birstall Gala. Andy received £1000 winning a Government
award for his work in the community. He said: "The money
is for supporting projects that get kids off the street and Carl's
gym is a very good cause."
Carl Gunns said: "Andy and Steve have helped the gym and
we are fortunate to be associated with people like this, people
who want to give something back to the village."
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