New library
THE TRANSFORMATION of a redundant building
into an £800,000 library and learning centre in the heart
of the village was celebrated at Mountsorrel library's official
launch in December.
Pic: unveiling the plaque: Freda
Antill with Chairman
of the County Council Mike Jones and his wife Marg
Before a plaque was unveiled and a celebrity cake was cut, Chairman
of Mountsorrel Parish Council Brian Allard said to the assembled
guests: "This is a highly significant day in the history
of Mountsorrel. This project has seen the transformation of the
village green and provided a facility that really enhances the
community.
"Church House was built in 1912 and has been a church and
community building since then. We owe what is standing here today
to Will Antill and some others, Jack Moore and David Slater who
saved Church House for the people of Mountsorrel. Will Antill
is a treasure to this village and this building is a credit to
his work."
Pic: Chairman of Mountsorrel Parish Council
Brian
Allard, Marj Jones, Freda Antill, Joan Unwin, Rick
Moore, Chairman of the Leicestershire Economic
Partnership, Chairman of the County Council Mike
Jones and Lyn Brown MP
Church House, which previously belonged to Will Antill, is now
owned by a trust and will be run in perpetuity as a library,
managed by Leicestershire County Council.
Chairman of the County Council Mike Jones was a guest at the
launch. He said: "I am pleased that the County Council has
been able to work in partnership to bring about this wonderful
new resource for the people of Mountsorrel. The new library now
has so much to offer and as a result will provide a modern well
equipped venue which can be used by all the community."
Pic: the IT suite on the first floor
Also attending the opening was Lyn Brown MP, Chair of the All
Party Parliamentary Group of Libraries and Chartered Institute
of Library and Information Professionals.
Church House has been renovated and extended to provide two storey
facilities incorporating a brand new library on the ground floor
and a learning centre, exhibition and meeting area on the first
floor.
Robbers target shop
MASKED ROBBERS brandishing knives have
stolen cash from a Mountsorrel shop.
Two men wearing dark balaclavas entered the Buttermarket off-licence
and demanded money from the till. They were carrying large kitchen
knives. The shop owner opened the cash register and the men snatched
£50 cash and ran from the shop along Leicester Road in
the direction of Rothley.
The raid took place at 9pm on Thursday January 24.
Detective Constable Claire Reid from Loughborough CID said: "The
shopkeeper, Mr Patel, and his wife were alone in the store at
the time of the incident and are naturally very shaken.
"We're hoping that people in and around Mountsorrel on that
night will be able to help us investigate this crime. If you
have any information about this incident then we need to hear
from you."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4270 Claire
Reid from North area CID on Leicester 0116 222 2222, follow the
instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted
key in her identification number 4270. Alternatively, people
can call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Group thanks volunteer Margaret
A DEDICATED volunteer has retired after
nine years helping out at the Mountsorrel Housebound Club.
Pic: Margaret Wells (Centre) with
Pam Cooper
and Ron Newitt
Mrs Margaret Wells was presented with a hand made vase and a
bouquet of flowers. A Club spokesman said: "In nine years
of service with the group, Margaret has been valuable especially
on group outings."
As a volunteer driver Margaret has cared for two or three clients
by transporting them safely. She has also trained as a Casual
Day Centre organiser and looked after the group during staff
holidays and sickness.
The Housebound Club would like to hear from anyone who can help
transport clients on outings. Age Concern pays for mileage and
expenses. Contact Pam Cooper, Age Concern Day Centre Organiser
on 0116 2302078.
Rothley dance group
A SMALL group of people who like to dance
has reconvened after a break.
The group meets on Monday evenings, 7.30 to 9pm, at Rothley Baptist
Church. Mostly they do Circle Dancing which, as the name implies,
is done in a circle, therefore no partners are needed. The dances
are mostly traditional European ones.
The group is friendly and relaxed and the emphasis is on enjoyment
rather than getting it right. They would welcome new members,
including the two-left-footed sort.
Anyone who might be interested can contact Anne on 01664 424390
Happy circle
MOUNTSORREL HAPPY Circle is a group of
around 60 people who meet weekly for fun, friendship and outings.
Pic: The Mountsorrel Happy Circle
For Mountsorrel residents of pensionable age, the group meets
every Thursday from 2-4pm at the Working Men's Club on Leicester
Road. They enjoy bingo, tea, coffee and light refreshments and
there are four or five outings a year.
To find out more drop in on a Thursday.
Free service for the elderly
A FREE and confidential service is helping
Mountsorrel's older residents claim their benefit entitlements.
Pic: Maggie Wright
Since March 2007 Maggie Wright, an Information and Advice Caseworker
with Age Concern Leicestershire and Rutland, has been working
with the Mountsorrel United Charities to help older Mountsorrel
residents claim their benefit entitlements.
Since the project began Maggie has successfully helped a number
of residents claim a total yearly income of over 26,000. This
includes applications made for Attendance Allowance, Pension
Credit, Carers Allowance, Council Tax and Housing Benefit. The
project offers a free and confidential service to check for existing
benefit entitlements.
Maggie can be contacted on 0116 2992233 for advice or to arrange
a personal home visit. She said: "I urge people to check
out their eligibility for benefit entitlements because they could
be missing out on income that could make a difference to their
lives. I will assist by requesting the relevant application forms
and by helping to complete them."
New hall and youth centre
PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS for a new Memorial
Hall and Young People's Centre were on display in Mountsorrel
library in December.
The old Memorial Hall, next to the Soar Valley Leisure Centre,
was built in the 1960s and is in a poor state of repair.
The owners, the Mountsorrel War Memorials Trust Ltd, want to
demolish it and replace it with two buildings: a new village
hall and a centre for young people. The Trust, a charitable company,
also owns the Leisure Centre and the car parking areas. The Leisure
Centre is leased to Charnwood Borough Council.
Mountsorrel Parish Council is working with the War Memorials
Trust to prepare plans for the replacement facility. The next
steps will involve:
o exhibition, consultation and survey to assess the level of
support for the proposals and the need for any revisions
o the submission of a planning application to Charnwood Borough
Council to establish that the project can be implemented
o detailed costing discussions on funding alternatives, the preparation
of a business plan and management solutions to bring it about
Parish Council notes
A FULL meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council
was held on Monday December 10.
PC Bird presented his report to the Council and introduced Brian
Geeson 6507 as the new Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
for the village.
Comment was made that some residents on the Church Hill Road
estate had been put in the wrong Council Tax band, band B instead
of A.
It was reported that windows are being replaced at the Leicester
Road flats and that the Parish Council were still waiting for
quotes for fencing.
It was agreed to invite Charnwood's Community Safety Officer
Dave Burge to give a presentation to the Council on CCTV provision
in the village, and to investigate grant funding for CCTV.
The Council agreed to adopt a no-smoking policy for its employees
while they are at work. If they choose to smoke, they must do
so in their own time.
The Council agreed to budget £1000-£2000 for display
cabinets for Mountsorrel library.
A full meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on January
14.
It was reported that the following issues had been discussed
at the recent Police Joint Action Group meeting: sale of alcohol
to under 18s in Mountsorrel; antisocial behaviour; lights requested
for the south bound bus shelter on the Green. The importance
of reporting all incidents of antisocial behaviour to the Police
on 222 2222 was stressed. Litter, graffiti or dog fouling problems
to be reported to Nicola Gibson at Charnwood Borough Council.
It was reported that the Carol Concert had raised £187.55.
It was agreed that the Parish precept for 2008/09 be £172,126.
A full meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on February
11
Cllr Harold Newman commented that the new Police CSO, Brian Geeson,
was doing a good job. Cllr Mick Lemon said that the Police response
time to incidents was longer now that they had moved to Syston.
It was reported that repairs to the Leicester road flats were
continuing.
Cllr Fred Newitt commented that he was disappointed the planning
application for an eco house on the site of the old library in
Market Place was not going before the planning committee at Charnwood,
and had been recommended for approval by planning officers. The
scheme was not in keeping with the historic centre of the village,
he said.
It was agreed that the Council continue to pay for the provision
of a dog warden service. The dog warden can no longer issue fixed
penalty notices to offenders who fail to clear up after their
dog.
It was reported that a letter had been received praising the
Parish Clerk for her professional and caring manner when dealing
with a burial in Mountsorrel cemetery.
PC Paul Bird reported that Bargain Booze had twice failed in
a test purchase to under age children. If they continue to fail
the removal of their licence to sell alcohol could be challenged.
100 years of Scouting
THE FIRST Mountsorrel Scout Troop is celebrating
100 years of scouting.
The troop was formed in 1908, by Mr F Bunney and he became the
first scoutmaster with meetings taking place in various available
places.
In 1914, the troop was offered the use of the Drill Hall as its
headquarters. This was a building owned by the war department,
at the north end of the village.
The troop thrived and increased in number with camps being held
in the Soar valley and the Charnwood forest.
Due to military requirements during the First World War (1914/18)
the troop had to be temporarily disbanded.
In 1939, the Rev Jerwood vicar of St Peters approached Bernard
Jones, who was also a lay preacher, to see if he would reform
the scouts in Mountsorrel.
Bernard became scoutmaster, assisted by his friend Ted Holmes
and the meetings took place at the vicarage, but soon had to
find a larger room. This was to be the Temperance Hall.
Unfortunately this was the beginning of World War II and male
leaders were being called up for active service.
In October 1942, the Wolf Cub pack was formed by Miss Betty Wesley.
Assisted by a number of other ladies, this saw the reformation
of the whole group, with (Bob) R B Bates taking over and becoming
the first group scout leader assisted by Keith Smith and Bert
Lake.
With good leadership, swelling numbers of scouts and cubs made
a more permanent headquarters a necessity and a disused factory
on the green which had been used as the British Legion Club,
now redundant, became available.
This was purchased in 1946 by the 1st Mountsorrel Scout Troop
to become their headquarters and is to this day some 60 years
later. During the ensuing years the group had tremendous successes,
but also had its ups and downs and at one time had a liaison
with Rothley Templars due to lack of leaders.
A resurgence at Mountsorrel saw the old headquarters back in
use under the leadership of District Commissioner Carol Black,
and a team of dedicated leaders.
The building has been completely refurbished with new disabled
toilets, gas heating, rewiring, lighting, new kitchen and repainted.
The group is again growing with young people waiting to join.
During the 1940s three scouts gained their King's Scout Badge
and in the 1950s three more were awarded their Queen's Scout
Badge.
A reunion of old scouters with Mountsorrel connections is envisaged.
A date will be fixed when we see what response we get. Please
contact Noel Wakeling on 0116 2303509.
From Noel Wakeling
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How your money is spent: the Parish Council’s budget
MOUNTSORREL PARISH Council is responsible
for setting the Parish Precept.
This money is given to the Parish by Charnwood Borough Council,
which in turn comes from you - the Council Tax payer.
The total budget for the year 2008/09 is £238,856, but
the precept, the amount collected from ratepayers as a component
of the Council Tax, will be £172,126 as £66,730 is
coming from the Parish Council reserves.
Proposed Budget 2008/09
Cemetery, Conservation & Environment Ctee: £56,076
Recreation & Amenities Ctee: £75,000
Planning & Highways Ctee: £2850
Publicity & Website Ctee: £500
Full Council: £104,430
Money is allocated to various committees of the Parish Council
who are responsible for various aspects of the Parish Council's
spending. Each of these committees meets regularly to discuss
the various issues arising.
Cemetery, Conservation & Environment Committee
This committee is responsible for the Cemetery, Parish Room and
Common Land.
Cemetery
The committee is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of
the cemetery as well as setting the charges for burials, erection
of memorials and other matters appertaining to the cemetery.
Parish Room
The committee is responsible for the general upkeep of the Parish
Room as well as considering any requirements for improvement.
They are also responsible for setting the charges for the hiring
of the room.
Common Land
This includes areas such as The Green, The Peace Garden, Castle
Hill and The Pinfold. Upkeep, maintenance and enhancements are
the main concerns, but this committee is also responsible for
the various monuments around the village including the Knight
in Castle Park and the Swan on Crown Lane. The Christmas lights
are also dealt with by this committee and it also considers what
improvements could be made to the environment in Mountsorrel.
The committee says that since the village was bypassed many improvements
have been made but there is still more that needs to be done.
The committee is considering a long list of projects which it
says will take many years to complete.
Recreation & Amenities Committee
This committee oversees all the playing fields and the allotments
with regard to maintenance and upkeep.
There are three playing fields: the Memorial Playing Fields on
Leicester Road; Halstead Road Playing Fields and Loughborough
Road Playing Fields. Two of these have recently had new play
equipment installed and the committee is currently looking at
plans for new equipment on Halstead Road.
There are 14 allotments on Halstead Road and a long waiting list
of parishioners wanting an allotment. This committee is looking
into the possibility of finding extra land for more allotments.
Planning and Highways Committee
Mountsorrel Parish Council is consulted by Charnwood Borough
Council on all planning applications received for the Parish
of Mountsorrel. Comments are made by the committee as to the
suitability of the plans and these are forwarded together with
of any items of local knowledge that may be useful to the Borough
Council. The Parish Council can accept the plans or object to
them but does not have a say on the final decision - this is
made by Charnwood Borough Council.
Councillors are also advised of plans for roads, changes to no-waiting
areas, bus stop locations and other matters involving highways.
Publicity & Website Committee
This committee maintains and updates both the parish websites:
mountsorrel.org.uk and http://mountsorrel.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
and is responsible for advertising events such as the Annual
Parish Meeting and the Christmas Carol Concert.
Agendas and minutes from the Parish Council meetings and all
of the above committees are publicised on the websites.
A Parish Council spokesperson said: "We hope you have found
this information useful and should you have any comments, please
contact the Parish Council via e-mail: mountsorrel.pc.clerk@co-net
.com or by telephone on 0116 2303809."
Mountsorrel pub wins prize
A MOUNTSORREL pub has been awarded a top
prize.
Pic: Rachel Gosnall, the Swan Inn
The Swan Inn has won the CAMRA Best Village Pub award for
2007, for North Leicestershire and Loughborough
Manager Rachel Gosnall was presented with a certificate by members
of the Loughborough branch of CAMRA.
The Swan Inn is a freehouse serving real ales from Theakstons,
Black Sheep and Ruddles breweries as well as a variety of guest
beers. Although regularly featuring in food and drink guides
including the CAMRA Real Ale guide, this is the first award it
has received and Rachel and her staff say they are delighted
with this recognition.
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New bus service
A NEW bus service linking Loughborough
and Thurmaston via Mountsorrel and Rothley Lodge has been launched.
The number 27 bus will now travel between Loughborough's Baxter
Gate and Thurmaston shopping centre.
The route serves Loughborough, Barrow on Soar, Waltham on the
Wolds, Seagrave and Sileby and the newly extended route will
also go through Mountsorrel, Rothley Lodge, Syston and Thurmaston
shopping centre.
The service which is provided by Leicestershire County Council
and operated by Woods Coaches, will give new links for leisure,
work, shopping and education. It will run hourly from Monday
to Saturday from 7am to 6.55pm and replaces the 27 service previously
operated by Centrebus.
It is partly funded by developments at Rothley Lodge and Barrow,
providing the additional bus needed to operate this extended
service. Approximately 50 per cent of the service will be funded
from these developer contributions over the next five years,
as part of a wider range of improvements in the community. The
service will cost £167,000 a year, less the amount of bus
fares collected.
Nicholas Rushton, Leicestershire County Council's Deputy Leader
with responsibilities for Highways, said: "The local bus
services we support now carry well over 2.5 million passengers
a year. More and more people in Leicestershire are using buses,
which helps to tackle road congestion, improve air quality and
helps people get out and about within their communities."
The County Council will be marketing the 27 service to help ensure
that it is well used and so viable for the long term.
A new timetable is available by calling 0116 305 8777. They will
also be available from Tourist Information Centres, Service Shops
and libraries and can be requested by emailing: passengertransport@leics.gov.uk
They can also be downloaded from Leicestershire County Council's
website: www.leics.gov.uk/transport_downloads
Club for stroke affected
CHARNWOOD STROKE Club is inviting anyone
who has been affected by Stroke to join their friendly club.
It meets at the Beale Room, St Peters Community Centre on Sorer
Road in Loughborough on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am until
2pm.
A warm and welcoming atmosphere is assured and the two groups
have a band of willing, cheerful volunteers on hand with cups
of tea/coffee and biscuits. The groups have musical entertainers,
guest speakers and many coach outings such as on the Peter le
Marchant canal boat, garden centres, bowling clubs and meals
out.
Dominoes are a great favourite and played on a regular basis
with a yearly tournament and small trophy for the winner. Sing-a-longs
and bingo sessions are also enjoyed by the members.
Lunch is provided; usually soup, sandwiches and cake, and members'
birthdays are celebrated with cake and wine.
If you are interested in joining the club then please contact
the organiser of the day you would like to join:
Joy (Tuesday Group) 01509 502489 or Marion (Wednesday Group)
01509 413053
New area forums
AREA FORUMS are a new kind of meeting allowing
residents to get involved in local decision making and speak
out about issues which are important to them.
The Area Forum for Bradgate, Rothley, Mountsorrel and Birstall
met for the first time on February 27 (after going to press).
The meetings are attended by County, Borough and Parish Councillors
as well as the Police and other community representatives including
the NHS. There are 27 new forums across Leicestershire.
They have no formal decision making powers, but there is a 'duty
to respond' to actions recommended.
Cllr Richard Shepherd, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said:
"Area Forums are designed to provide a 'one-stop-shop' for
people to talk to representatives of local services. All of us
involved in organising them really hope that local residents
will come along to tell us their views and concerns. If we can't
provide answers immediately, we'll report back."
For more information visit www.leicestershireforums.org
Aladdin fills club
DEE QUEMBY'S production of Aladdin had
two performances in Mountsorrel before going on a three month
tour.
Pics: Dee Quemby's production of
Aladdin
The traditional fun packed family panto played to full audiences
at the Memorial Hall and Mountsorrel Working Men's Club.
Police drug crackdown
A POLICE crackdown on drugs supply in Mountsorrel
has seen four people arrested after eight warrants were executed
under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Theft Act 1968.
The warrants were executed between Tuesday November 20 and Friday
December 7, 2007 as part of an ongoing operation by police in
Charnwood to disrupt local drug dealing in Mountsorrel and bring
dealers to justice.
Five warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
and three under the Theft Act 1968. Four men were arrested for
various offences including possession of Class C drugs, failing
to answer police bail and handling stolen goods. Three of the
men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The fourth man has been released with no further action.
The police action follows a similar operation in September when
four other people, two men and two women, were arrested in relating
to drugs offences in Mountsorrel including possession and possession
with intent to supply Class A, B and C drugs.
In the latest operation, officers recovered quantities of what
is believed to be Class C drugs and several items of property
suspected of being stolen.
Insp Cathy Yallop, the Commander of Charnwood local policing
unit (LPU) said: "We said we would continue to target drug
dealers and we have. We have also targeted those people for possessing
stolen property. We continue to receive a lot of support from
the local community and will continue to work with them to reduce
problems caused by drug misuse and associated antisocial behaviour.
If anyone has any information that might help us stop the people
that commit these types of crime then I urge them to get in touch.
We plan to carry out further enforcement action in our fight
against drugs in the future."
Anyone with an information is asked to call Leicester (0116)
222 2222 or Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous on 0800
555 111
Cannabis
A MOUNTSORREL woman has been convicted
of supplying cannabis after Police found the drug concealed under
the floorboards of her Boundary Road home.
Samantha Jane Crescenzo (37) pleaded guilty at Loughborough Magistrates
Court to supplying Class C drugs and was given a three month
suspended prison sentence and ordered to do 300 hours of community
service.
She was given an identical sentence, to run concurrently, after
admitting possessing the drugs. Police found 326g of cannabis
and electronic scales.
Computer classes
PILATES AND computer classes are just two
of the adult learning opportunities available at Mountsorrel
Library and Learning Centre.
o Practical Computer Skills (CLAIT): Thursdays, 2-4pm, 10 weeks,
starts April 10
o First Steps in Computing (Absolute Beginners): Wednesdays,
10am-12noon, 8 weeks, starts April 30
o Pilates classes are running on Mondays and Wednesdays
Contact Gail Newcome on 2670035 for more details. The courses
are provided by Leicestershire County Council's adult learning
department and details of courses at other venues can be found
in the Go Learn brochure, available in any library.
Your say...
I love my car but have to say
I'm rubbish with a map
I'm OK driving locally
But beyond my bounds I'm c***
I drove to Nottingham Tuesday last
To so some special shopping
I set out full of confidence
And got there without stopping
The shopping done, car filled with bags
Me filled with satisfaction
I joined the metal road to hell
And ended up in Acton
So I bought a Sat Nav aid
And stuck it on my dash
It looked the business perched up there
And didn't cost too much cash
I turned it on, it talked to me
About my destination
I don't know why I'm going there
I never use that station
I've read the handbook front to back
Can't understand a word
I've pressed a button here and there
And nothing much occurred
But now I've asked a little man
To show me sat nav heaven
He said: "Oh Grandma, that's no prob '
He's very kind. He's seven
Peggy Clarke
I would like to urge all dog owning residents of Mountsorrel
to please clean up any mess left by their animals. Walking several
children to school each morning and afternoon, I'm finding it's
like running a gauntlet of dog mess. I've been led to believe
this is a problem across much of Mountsorrel, but I've been finding
the stretch of pavement from Halstead Road, down to the school
is particularly unpleasant. A new deposit' left every day - often
more - which quickly gets trampled in by the many children who
walk that way to school, and no doubt ends up being trampled
through into the classrooms. Today (Jan 10) there were two new
piles right outside the school gates.
I know that the majority of dog owners are responsible, and do
clean up, but there are obviously an inconsiderate few who are
making our walks through the village an unpleasant experience.
I have twice contacted the Parish Council, who has promised increased
patrols by the Dog Warden, but this has had no effect. If you
can't take proper responsibility for your dog then you shouldn't
have one. Please help to make our village a cleaner one.
Name & address supplied
Everyone is welcome, no matter what your origins to an evening
when we celebrate 'Englishness'. There will be no typical English
reticence and attempts not to annoy anyone with our singing and
flag waving. Just as we join in with the Scots on Burn's Night
or the Irish on St Patrick's Night then April 23, St George's
Day, will be our night. The night of the English which also happens
to be Shakespeare's birthday and you can't get more English than
that!
Where will it take place? you ask excitedly. Well! The venue
is local and superb. Welbeck Defence 6th form college at Woodhouse
in Charnwood Forest is a brand new college with fantastic facilities
which include a sports hall capable of seating a 700 plus audience.
It also has a superb cadet lounge and bar where you can get light
refreshments before the concert and during the interval. There
is loads of parking space. The college takes 16 year old cadets
who have pledged themselves to the three armed forces for officer
training. Two years at the college is followed by two years at
selected universities and then a further two years at officer
training establishments.
The concert is organised by the Royal Society of St George, Leicestershire
Branch, in association with the Royal British Legion. The hosts
are Welbeck Defence College and all profits will go to SSAFA
(Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force Association - Forces Help) and
the Royal British Legion. The programme will include a recital
by the Welbeck Cadet Brass Band, a Shakespearean interlude where
Town Crier and ex Yeoman Warder, Joe David, will excite you with
his performance, and a 40s-50s sing-along led by the popular
'Timeless' singing group where all can join in.
After the interval, the Enderby Town Brass Band takes over and
the British Legion parade with their Standards. They are followed
by the Welbeck Cadets and then a group of Iraq and Afghanistan
Veterans from the Anglian Regiment who will be announced and
welcomed on stage to receive the applause they so obviously deserve.
In this way we bring together our veterans of the past, our officers
of the future, and our current fighting men and women for us
to express our thanks. This is followed by a St George Interlude
and finally the Enderby Town Band will play 'Fantasia' as an
opener followed by Julia Meynall, soprano and 'Timeless' leading
the audience in a Last Night of the Proms finale. What a show!
Tickets at £8 will be available shortly and can be purchased
individually or in parties, so why not get your party organised
for a great English night out and call 0116 2375254 for bookings.
If you get further additions to your party just call us and we
will make sure you all sit together. The lounge and bar will
be open from 6.45pm. The concert starts at 7.30pm and should
finish around 10pm.
Norman Pratt
Royal Society of St George
Budgen’s big cheque
A CHARITY that supports children with motor
disorders has been boosted with a donation of £1200 from
Mountsorrel's Budgens supermarket.
Pic: Tricia Brabbins from Budgens
presenting the cheque at STEPS
STEPS is a countrywide charity and the Leicestershire Centre
is based in Shepshed. The children it supports often have cerebral
palsy, Down's Syndrome or chromosome deficiency.
Budgens raised the money over six months with a variety of instore
fundraising events and supermarket staff will be helping out
at the charity when it holds an Easter fun day event later this
month.
STEPS Team Leader Indila Simandi said: "We rely on fundraising
to run STEPS and we are very grateful to Budgens for making this
donation."
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