A charity which takes disadvantaged youngsters on holiday is appealing to the government for a change in the rules on social distancing at outdoor centres. Leicester Children’s Holidays chair Parvez… Continue reading "Syston’s ‘Forgotten’ Children Would Benefit from Rule Change, Charity Says"
This past month saw the first ever fully virtual London Film Festival. The programme was stacked with four to five films to see per day and I’ve got three of… Continue reading "Film Reviews (November 2020) by Adam Ray Palmer"
Hello my name is Biddy Saunders and you may have seen me around Syston where I have lived for the past 31 years. After a long and fruitful career in… Continue reading "Reverend Biddy Saunders"
Ride and Stride We were able to take part in this annual event to raise money for the Leicester Historic Churches Trust by altering how we did things to conform… Continue reading "St Peter and St Paul’s Church News"
We would like to welcome our clients old and new to our brand new home. Kings Veterinary Centre, Syston celebrated its grand opening on Monday 5th October after moving from… Continue reading "Kings Veterinary Re-opens in New Location"
Although they were not able to hold their normal annual exhibition in September, members of Syston Local History Group are currently working with Felicity Austin on a book about Syston… Continue reading "Syston Local History Group – Frank Payne & Sons Blacksmiths"
We are happy to be open again at Broad Street Playgroup. The children have come back very positive, following the changes in the routine, and the washing of their hands… Continue reading "Broad Street Playgroup"
I’ve enjoyed the Syston end of Watermead for fifty years. In those early days it was known as ‘the gravel pits’, but even then a visit was an incredible adventure… Continue reading "Watermead Country Park – Paradise on Our Doorstep"
Local business, Ben’s Kitchen based at Forest Hill Golf club, adapted to lockdown by preparing and delivering delicious Sunday dinners to customers both new and old. As well as helping… Continue reading "Ben’s Kitchen Donates To Alex’s Wish"
Residents of Charnwood are being asked to stay at home on Remembrance Sunday this year and find other ways to honour those who served and sacrificed themselves in the line… Continue reading "Residents Encouraged to Mark Remembrance Sunday from Home"
