Declan’s April Diary

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This morning I hugged my gorgeous boy as I was getting him dressed for school. He couldn’t lift his arms to hug me back and he started to cry. The doctors don’t give you a hand book on how to handle the frustration and emotions that come along with Duchennes. How can you tell your 11 year old son that its “ok” that he’s loosing the strength in his arms and that everything will be alright? You can’t, can you, you just have to hold him and wipe away his tears whilst fighting back your own. To be a parent and not be able to protect your child from this pain is unbearable. My love for Declan is more natural than my own heart beat, but this natural, unconditional love can not beat Duchennes. Nothing can!
When you read this, we will be in sunny (hopefully) Australia, on Declan’s dream trip and he is so excited. I am hoping that during our time in Oz Declan can simply enjoy himself and forget, or put to the back of his mind, what is happening to his body so that he can have a really amazing time. Whilst we are in Australia we will be visiting Sydney, sea world, Tangalooma Island and of course, the main reason for going Steve Irwin’s zoo. If you would like to follow us on our journey please join Project Oz on face book where I will be adding photos and blogs of our adventure.
Once again, thank you to all that have donated and have contributed in making this wish happen for Declan and to Liam East of Millington travel who has spent hours making sure everything runs smoothly whilst we are in Oz.
For now, “Good day mate!”

Alexander Hill.

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September 2010

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Skeffington Art 2010 Skeffington Art 2010

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The parishioners are keen to show off their typical east Leicestershire village by encouraging people to have a trip out to an Exhibition/Sale of the work of talented local artists, displayed in the beautiful village church over the weekend of 4th and 5th September. Entry is free, though donations in aid of St Thomas Becket Church are unlikely to be refused! Tea, cakes, etc. will be available. Any queries, please ring 0116 259 6550.

SYSTON CARNIVALSYSTON CARNIVAL

Saturday 4th September. This year the theme for the Shop Window Competition, Adult and Children’s Fancy Dress is.... ‘Cartoon Characters’ Please note there will be no Parade around the town this year. All events will take place on Central Park. To Book a stall or for further information please telephone Bob or Meg on 0116 260 9296. Be there and enjoy the fun!

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Try A Tri Event Try A Tri Event

Swim, Run And Cycle! 12.30pm – 4.00pm Rawlins Community CollegeQuorn, Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council’s Active Together Team is offering local residents the chance to participate in ‘Try a Tri’ event, which is being held in partnership with the Charnwood Triathlon Club. Participants will take part in a swimming session and learn the basics, try out some running drills, and bike transition skills. The sessions will be led by qualified triathlon coaches. It is open to anyone aged 16 years and over and provides an opportunity for beginners or those wishing to improve their fitness level and have not been active for many years. The cost of the session is £5 per person. Participants will be required to bring swimming costume/ goggles, a road worthy bike and helmet and a pair of trainers with them. For further information about this event or to find out more about other physical initiatives for adults aged 16+ in Charnwood, please contact the Active Together Team 01509 632534 or email active.together@charnwood.gov.uk

Plant FairPlant Fair

11.00am to 4.00pm Plant Heritage East Midlands GroupLeicester University Botantic GardenGlebe Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2NEA6 SE of Leicester, near Leicester Race Course(by kind permission of Leicester University)Small and specialist Nurseries with a full range of garden plants, alpine, trees and shrubs. Plant Heritage Plant Stall. Light refreshments available. Entrance £2 which includes admission to the gardens and sculpture exhibition. Accompanied children free.Further details from Mr Bob Taylor, NCCPG East Midlands Group. Tel: 01509 267 061 Mob: 07504 125 209 Registered Charity No: 1004009

Skeffington Art 2010 Skeffington Art 2010

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The parishioners are keen to show off their typical east Leicestershire village by encouraging people to have a trip out to an Exhibition/Sale of the work of talented local artists, displayed in the beautiful village church over the weekend of 4th and 5th September. Entry is free, though donations in aid of St Thomas Becket Church are unlikely to be refused! Tea, cakes, etc. will be available. Any queries, please ring 0116 259 6550.

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National Trust Leicester AssocNational Trust Leicester Assoc

The National Trust Leicester Association season of autumn/winter meetings begins with an evening meeting on Tuesday 14th September when Tim Mackrill of Leics & Rutland Wildlife Trust will present an illustrated talk “Return of the Osprey”. The meeting will be held at the Premier Inn, Braunstone Lane East, Leicester at 7.30pm.An afternoon meeting will be held on Wednesday 22nd September at which John Coleman will describe “Ballooning over the Masai Mara”. The meeting will commence at 2.30pm at the St John the Baptist Parish Centre, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester,refreshments will be served.Admission to all meetings is NTLA members £2 and visitors £4, new members are always welcome.For more information on the NT Leicester Association and its Talks Service for other organisations please call, 0116 222 9133.

Historic Walk SystonHistoric Walk Syston

If you would like to learn about Syston's past, why not join local author Roy Townsend, who will be leading an evening stroll around the town and revealing its history.Roy has written a number of books about Leicestershire’s local history and has devised this guided walk after conducting extensive research into Syston’s past. His first book ‘Inn-vestigated’ was published in 2005 and looked into the origins of public house names. He then produced a pamphlet about Francis ‘Tanky’ Smith, Leicester’s first detective, and his most recent book 'Almost Forgotten' gives details of the famous and infamous characters from Leicestershire’s history. The hour-long walk will take place on on Tuesday 3rd August and repeated again on Tuesday 14th September.It will begin at Syston Library at 7.00pm and returns to the library for refreshments and a chance to view some historic photographs of Syston. Tickets cost £2 and can be booked by calling the library on 0116 305 3500. Places are limited so booking in advance is necessary.

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SOS Fashion Show and SaleSOS Fashion Show and Sale

7.30pm St Peter's Church Centre, Glenfield. Ticket £5 includes tea/coffee and cake. For ticket details contact 0116 266 1342. All proceeds to Leicestershire& Rutland WI funds Charity Number 1016766.

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Open EveningOpen Evening

Results weight Loss is holding an open evening tonight which starts at 6.00pm For more information on Results Weight Loss’s open evening please visit www.resultsweightloss.co.uk or call 0116 274 7018.

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CHARITY PLANT SALE.CHARITY PLANT SALE.

A Charity Plant Sale and Coffee Morning will be held from 10.00am until 2.00pm at 63/65, New Zealand Lane, Queniborough. LE7 3FT. Buy plants now for Spring colour. As usual the Leicester M. S. Therapy Centre and Cancer Research U.K. will benefit from our efforts and your continued support is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Diana Illsley on 0116 2606722.

Twyford Guild ExhibitionTwyford Guild Exhibition

Twyford Guild of Artists are holding their annual exhibition at Twyford Village Hall. The exhibition is open to the public 12.00noon until 5.00pm on both days. The exhibition includes work by Graeme Frost, Gay Mayes, Ron Chapman, Lesley Harris, Jean Baker and Paula Chapman as well as an open section with art and craft by local residents. For further information call: 01664 840 704

LOCAL HISTORY EXHIBITION LOCAL HISTORY EXHIBITION

Wedding Photos. Syston Local History Group’s Annual Exhibition will take place in the Methodist Church Centre, High Street, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. As in the last two years there will be some new display boards to replace some of the old original ones. There will be a display of Household Bygones, and Michael Finney will be attending again with his paintings and prints of Syston. This year there will be a display of Syston wedding photographs, and three from the early 1900s and several from the 1940s and later are already promised, why not bring yours along? (You will need to collect it at the close of the exhibition). As in previous years admittance is free and refreshments will be available. It is hoped that Syston Past 3, the next booklet in the series will be available.

Garden Waste Disposal SchemeGarden Waste Disposal Scheme

Council's FREE summer garden waste disposal scheme. GREEN-fingered residents can get rid of their garden waste for free at a series of special garden waste collections throughout the borough. Charnwood Borough Council’s Garden Waste Collection Summer Special scheme will see a garden waste collection lorry roll into eight locations over the next two months so people, who have too much green waste, can bring it along to be composted. The scheme means people can say goodbye to all those extra leaves, twigs, hedge trimmings, grass cuttings, weeds, plants and raw fruit and vegetables from the garden. Residents can get rid of their extra garden waste at the following locations between 10am and 2pm: * September 18: The Working Mens Club, Garden Street, Thurmaston * September 25: Merchants Common Car Park, East Goscote For more information, contact the Charnwood Borough Council Contact Centre on 01509 634563.

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Twyford Guild ExhibitionTwyford Guild Exhibition

Twyford Guild of Artists are holding their annual exhibition at Twyford Village Hall. The exhibition is open to the public 12.00noon until 5.00pm on both days. The exhibition includes work by Graeme Frost, Gay Mayes, Ron Chapman, Lesley Harris, Jean Baker and Paula Chapman as well as an open section with art and craft by local residents. For further information call: 01664 840 704

LOROS Walk on the WildsideLOROS Walk on the Wildside

This annual walk will start and finish at Severn Trent Visitor Centre, Cropston. The 12 mile walk starts at 9.30am and the six mile walk starts at 10.30am. Sponsorship packs are available by calling 0116 231 8431 or check out the LOROS website for a printable registration form. www.loros.co.uk/fundraising or turn up on the day and pay a donation.

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National Trust Leicester AssocNational Trust Leicester Assoc

The National Trust Leicester Association is holding an afternoon meeting at which John Coleman will describe “Ballooning over the Masai Mara”. The meeting will commence at 2.30pm at the St John the Baptist Parish Centre, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester,refreshments will be served.Admission to all meetings is NTLA members £2 and visitors £4, new members are always welcome.For more information on the NT Leicester Association and its Talks Service for other organisations please call, 0116 222 9133.

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8th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION8th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

10.30am to 5.30pm each day Malt House Suite, High St., Syston. A display of work by local artists in a range of mediums including oils, water colours, photography, jewellery, pottery which may be purchased. Free admission, refreshments available and a children's area in which they can sit and draw or play while their parents browse the exhibition.

Centre Screens at BarkbyCentre Screens at Barkby

Barkby Village Hall in conjunction with Centre Screen presents Sing-a-long 'Sound Of Music' Harvest Supper. £10 including 3 course supper7.00pm for 7.30pm themed dress optional. Tickets 0116 269 2756 and/or 0116 269 2542

Garden Waste Disposal SchemeGarden Waste Disposal Scheme

Council's FREE summer garden waste disposal scheme This is the last in the series of this scheme. Charnwood Borough Council’s Garden Waste Collection Summer Special scheme will visit East Goscote today between 10.00 and 2.00pm, for anyone with too much green waste, they can bring it along to be composted. The scheme means people can say goodbye to all those extra leaves, twigs, hedge trimmings, grass cuttings, weeds, plants and raw fruit and vegetables from the garden. Residents can get rid of their extra garden waste at the following location between 10am and 2pm: * September 25: Merchants Common Car Park, East Goscote For more information, contact the Charnwood Borough Council Contact Centre on 01509 634563.

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8th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION8th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

10.30am to 5.30pm each day Malt House Suite, High St., Syston. A display of work by local artists in a range of mediums including oils, water colours, photography, jewellery, pottery which may be purchased. Free admission, refreshments available and a children's area in which they can sit and draw or play while their parents browse the exhibition.

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FILMS in SYSTON FILMS in SYSTON

2.30pm Syston Arts and Recreation in the Community regularly present up to date films for the general public. After a two month break for the summer the first screening for the new season will be the film 'It's Complicated' starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. It's a fun filled romantic comedy with the 'feel good' factor. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. This will take place at the Old Chapel, Chapel Street Syston. Coffee shop opens at 2.00pm, film at 2.30pm. Tickets £3.50 are available from Jennings Fashions, High Street, Syston, The Bookmark, Melton Road, Syston or phone 0116 260 6876.

Ladies EveningLadies Evening

Charnwood Branch of Cancer Research invite you to their Ladies Evening at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall. Enjoy an evening which will include a variety of stalls, fashion, jewellery, reflexology, head and shoulder massage and nail care. Tickets £6 include homemade cakes & scones, tea and coffee. Contact Jan 0116 267 4746

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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea