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On Wednesday 3rd May, Age Concern held a special Coronation Coffee morning with entertainment from the Happy Ukulele Band and 21 children from the St Peter and St Paul Choir.It… Continue reading "Age Concern Coronation Coffee Morning"
Joint ServiceAs 30th April was a fifth Sunday, traditionally, Syston and Barkby hold a joint service. This time it was Syston’s turn to play host. After the combined congregation enjoyed… Continue reading "St Peter and St Paul’s Church News"
Many people have asked what happens to the toppers. Well, many are donated to groups, charities or individuals. Some are recycled, one went to Coronation Street and another to the… Continue reading "Silent Auction for Harry"
Hello from Smunch Digital, your local graphic design studio. Our family business is based within the Charnwood borough, offering services to both businesses and residents alike.With over 25 years of… Continue reading "Smunch Digital"
It’ll soon be mid-summer and at this time of year our plants need more water. Soils that are rich in well-rotted organic matter are the best for retaining moisture as… Continue reading "Tales from the plot June 2023"
Hello everyone. Well almost halfway through the year. Time flies doesn’t it.May has been full of bank holidays- hope everyone had fun and enjoyed themselves especially with the historic event… Continue reading "Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery"
It’s been a year since the Syston Menopause Café opened it’s doors and what a year it’s been!Lots of lovely ladies (and their partners) have been down to visit us,… Continue reading "The ‘M’ Café at The Pharmacie Arms"
The Baldwin Trust’s 40th anniversary season began on 1st April with smiles and balloons to mark the occasion.The Baldwin Trust have been operating their fully accessible narrowboat cruises along the… Continue reading "Baldwin Trust First Cruise of the Season"
I have been studying this area for 17 years, so I am well aware of what is normal.I am concerned over the number of swans, especially cygnets, that seem to… Continue reading "Watermead-Swans"
The Image above shows the MOWS members after fixing one of the new stickers to a waymarker on the outskirts of Frisby on the Wreake. From left: Rita Leggatt, Jim… Continue reading "Melton Navigation Footpaths Being Signposted"
