The Flying Scotsman
The above picture sent in by David Hings shows probably the most famous steam train in the world that passed through our town on Saturday 29th June. The Flying Scotsman… Continue reading "The Flying Scotsman"
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Declan’s Diary
For the benefit of new readers to this column, please allow me to take you back to where it all began. On July 3rd 2006, I sat with my daughter, as… Continue reading "Declan’s Diary"
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Avril Smith
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Avril Smith on Saturday 22nd June 2019. Avril’s granddaughter contacted the Stn to ask if would put the above pictures… Continue reading "Avril Smith"
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The Dog House Luxury Dog Grooming Salon up for Prestigious Award for Second year Running
Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Roots Farm Shop, in Barkby Thorpe, is a truly rural business. This promising start-up has been shortlisted for the second year running for the… Continue reading "The Dog House Luxury Dog Grooming Salon up for Prestigious Award for Second year Running"
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The STN Editor’s report on the Full Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday 25th June 2019
There was a large group of residents around 15, 10 councillors (cllrs) and two Borough Cllrs present. The Chairman Cllr K. Pacey welcomed everyone present and said it was good… Continue reading "The STN Editor’s report on the Full Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday 25th June 2019"
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Council Targets Being Carbon Neutral by 2030
Charnwood Borough Council has declared its intention to be carbon neutral by 2030. The Council backed a motion to aim for carbon neutrality at a meeting on Monday 24th June… Continue reading "Council Targets Being Carbon Neutral by 2030"
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Churches Together in Syston
Thank you to all who supported our Fundraising for CHRISTIAN AID This Year. The Lunches and Coffee Morning raised £659.10. Big Brekkie at the Hub Cafe – £103.10. Church Collections… Continue reading "Churches Together in Syston"
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Poets, Bakers and Golfers
We listened with rapt attention to Sylvia Bosworth as she spoke about the life and achievements of the master of language and metaphor – W H Auden. Sylvia read extracts… Continue reading "Poets, Bakers and Golfers"
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Jo Cox’s Great Get Together
On Saturday 22nd June, Toni Davis of Rood Health held a rounders and cake afternoon at Syston Rugby Club for the third year. Fifteen people took part in a friendly… Continue reading "Jo Cox’s Great Get Together"
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The Search is on for This Year’s Charnwood Sporting Heroes
Do you know someone in Charnwood who’s sporting achievements deserve to be recognised? Nominations for the 2019 Charnwood Sports Awards, run by Charnwood Borough Council, are now open. The awards… Continue reading "The Search is on for This Year’s Charnwood Sporting Heroes"