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New Community Hospital to Open in Loughborough
CHEC Loughborough is set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choiceCHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, has confirmed it will be opening a new… Continue reading "New Community Hospital to Open in Loughborough"
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Another New Development for Syston
A resident sent us this piece about the proposed development, Barkby Fields adjacent to Barkby Road and Queniborough Road, Syston. See map below.The resident sent the above photograph of the… Continue reading "Another New Development for Syston"
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Earwax: Sticky Facts
On average, a person produces around 1.5 to 2 grams of earwax per month. Over a lifetime of approximately 80 years, this amounts to about 1.5 to 2 kg! At… Continue reading "Earwax: Sticky Facts"
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Sophie Tea at Syston!
On Friday 14th February, Age UK were thrilled to have a visit from artist and social media star Sophie Tea Art.Following the sad news of the shop’s break-in a few… Continue reading "Sophie Tea at Syston!"
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church News
St Hilda’s, East Goscote 50th Anniversary CelebrationsOn Sunday 2nd February St Hilda’s Church in East Goscote celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Celebrations began the evening before with a fantastic concert given… Continue reading "St Peter and St Paul’s Church News"
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Celebrating Syston Knitting Banxy
As Syston Knitting Banxy (SKB) put out her 100th topper showing the cast of the Vicar of Dibley. She said: ‘I was so inspired by the Royal Mail’s wonderful stamps… Continue reading "Celebrating Syston Knitting Banxy"
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The Hoby & District Local History Society Talk
The stained glass of the Horwood Brothers – the life and times of a provincial Victorian firm by Jeff HopewellJeff Hopewell, retired priest and Canon Emeritus of Leicester Cathedral, will… Continue reading "The Hoby & District Local History Society Talk"
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Types of Council
With the proposed changes in the two tier system in Leicestershire, we thought it would be useful for readers to understand what our local councils currently provide. The information is… Continue reading "Types of Council"
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What’s New – Not a Lot
There’s a little bit to report:Charnwood BC and Taylor Wimpey are replacing the valves that were vandalised, at last!Charnwood has put in motion a maintenance plan for the drainage systems… Continue reading "What’s New – Not a Lot"