South Kilworth Village Website

Windfarm Community Fund – Grant Questionnaire

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Please complete the questionnaire indicating the priority you think South Kilworth Parish Council should
attach to each of the possible options listed below. Please indicate your priority with a score from 0 to 10
( 0 = Not Important, 3 = Low, 6 = Average, 8 = High , 10 = Extremely important)
Maximum of two completed questionnaires per household
Please complete your address at the bottom of the questionnaire – this will only be used to check we have
no more than two forms per household. Voting will be strictly confidential.
Forms to be handed in to 2, Grange Gardens or scan and email to ernestroberts_2002@yahoo.co.uk by
Sunday 19th May 2013.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONNAIRE FROM THE SK NEWS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE

VILLAGE HALL PAINTING PARTY

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Wanted: volunteer painters to join a work party to repaint the exterior of the village hall during the
weekend of 13th and 14th of July.
An hour or more of your time would be appreciated to keep this village resource looking pristine, young
blood needed! Contact Steve Agar 575520

Wild Swimming

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Last March, inspired by Kate Rew’s book ‘Wild Swimming’, my friend Anne and I decided to follow in
her footsteps and take the plunge. With one of us fast approaching and one just over 60 we decided it was
time for new adventures .
Purchasing wetsuits was our first big challenge. We searched the internet for a local supplier and found
ourselves at a big warehouse on an industrial estate near Burton on the Wolds. We were greeted by a
young surfer dude bemused by the sight of two grey-haired women, one 5’10 , size 18, the other -5’00,
size 8, asking to be fitted with wetsuits. He was charming and appeared undaunted by this extraordinary
task. At the end of a hilarious morning of wriggling in and out of rubber ware, we both emerged with a
snugly fitting wetsuit. Our salesman enjoyed the experience so much that he gave us both a discount – for
the entertainment we had provided on a quiet Saturday morning!
Next came the task of finding suitable local sites to start the actual swimming. This is not easy here in the
Midlands. We wanted, initially, to swim with experienced open water swimmers. Another internet search
led us to Market Bosworth Water Park and a call to them gave us the times for lake swimming. Arriving
we discovered we were swimming with a triathlon club. After some discussion with a woman at a desk
regarding our competency as swimmers, we were allowed in the water provided we kept in sight of the
organisers. Over the next few weeks we progressed from swimming parallel to the shore to swimming
once round the nearest island whilst the triathletes swam twice around two islands. We were enjoying our
swims and now knew we could swim in a wetsuit without panicking over the cold temperature.
Swimming at Market Bosworth was fun but not quite the atmosphere we were looking for. By chance,
when swimming in the local sports centre, we heard of a small lake on a farm only 10 minutes from
Lutterworth which had just been opened up to swimmers. It was an idyllic setting, encircled by trees, with
cows coming to drink from the bank and it gave us a great sense of freedom and of being at one with
nature. This was beginning to feel more like we’d imagined, although we were still surrounded by yet
another friendly bunch of triathlon swimmers.
Eventually we decided to be even more adventurous and following the notes in the Wild Swimming book
we headed off to Farleigh & District Swimming Club. After a two hour drive we realized that we had not
taken our very soggy summer into account and we found the river in spate with brown surging water
thundering over the weir and danger signs on the trees nearby. Undaunted we decided we needed to find
an alternative. The local library provided the internet and our nearest outdoor swimming venue proved to
be the roof-top pool in Bath Spa! Wet suits were dispensed with and we relaxed in the warm water
looking over Bath Abbey. En route home, we stopped for a swim in the spring-fed outdoor pool at
Cirencester. We’d enjoyed ourselves, swum outdoors but still hadn’t found “the realm of freedom,
adventure and magic” described in Kate’s book.

Continuing our quest, we went back to the internet and this time it led us to the River Ouse in
Bedfordshire. Here we found what we were looking for– clean flowing water, easy access into the river
from the village green, no triathlon swimmers, in fact, only the two of us were there that day. By
gradually acclimatising ourselves we were able jettison our wet suits. We could see fish beneath us, feel
the gentle stroking of the weeds and acknowledge the glances of the passing swans. There was a
wonderful feeling of freedom and swimming with the river and the natural world surrounding us.
In October we hung our wetsuits up for the winter and returned to indoor swimming to build stamina in
preparation for exploring new sites for the following spring. That time has finally arrived so we are now
busy planning our next series of outdoor swims. If any of you out there want to join us (or contact me for
more information) you’d be very welcome.
Hilary Craig
Tel: 575 708

CRUMBLE FOOLISHLY DISPLACED

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(A letter received by the residents of Little Bones)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write to you, or whoever is in charge of the day to day runnings of the property known as ‘Little Bones’,
to lodge a formal complaint.
I have a long history with the aforementioned property, and have in fact been a regular guest since 1987-
so regularly, in fact, that there is even a wing of the property that the staff have affectionately named
‘William’s Room’.
In the past 25 years or so that I have been a recurring guest at Little Bones estate, I have had little cause
for complaint. The staff have made me feel welcome, the food has been good, the lodgings consistently
adequate, and there have always been a range of outdoor activities to keep even the most demanding
outdoors-type up to their Hunter Boots in muck, as so to speak. In other words, I have always been
content and found few grounds for complaint in terms of overall service and value for money.
However, I find it distressing that I must report that I was deeply dissatisfied with an incident that
occurred on my last visit on Easter Sunday, April 1st 2013, in the dining area involving the ‘Easter
Special’ menu. I have no grounds for complaint with regards to the main course, Roast Goose with all the
trimmings, which was consistent to the usual high standards: the goose was cooked to perfection, the
gravy and other accompaniments were superb, and of course the roast potatoes could not be matched even
in the kitchens of multiple Michelin stars around the world. Sadly, I cannot be as enthusiastic with
regards to the desert. In fact, this was bordering on traumatic, following the high standards set by the
previous course. Traditionally at Little Bones, the main course of any delicious roast is followed by a
crumble with a choice of custard or cream. Sadly on April 1st 2013 this was not the case.
Crumble is part of the culinary heritage at Little Bones, of which I have been accustomed to for many
years, so I was appalled to discover that crumble was not available for the ‘Easter Special’ meal. Instead of
being served crumble and custard or cream, the guests were palmed off with a bit of old pineapple. I find
this appalling. I took it upon myself to investigate if any other consumers had encountered similar
disappointment at Little Bones, and I found the results distressing. I discovered there is not only a
Facebook page dedicated to crumble outrage, but Piers Morgan has been trending his crumble
dissatisfaction on Twitter, and David Cameron has launched a government campaign dedicated entirely to
the matter of crumble. Even Ed Milliband is in agreement on the matter.
I’m aware that we are in the midst of a triple-dip recession and that certain sacrifices must be made, but is
cutting the crumble really the correct policy? Surely cuts could be made in other departments. For
example is it really necessary to have 18 chickens when only 9 of these are actively productive? This
seems to be a grotesque display of inefficiency. Must the whippet be fed fillet steak? Surely Pedigree
Chum will do. Must the cat eat 5 times a day? Are so many horses really necessary? Perhaps one or two
of these could be retired? I believe that Tesco are currently offering very good rates for ponies. What are
the duties and responsibilities of the cow? Does the cow actually have a purpose other than being a vanity
project to show off to the neighbours that you have a fat, decadent Dexter cow? Additionally, perhaps the
outdoor grounds staff could be trained to work more efficiently. Is it really necessary to have 3 pitchforks
and 2 wheelbarrows when only one member of staff at a time mucks out the fields and stables? These are
questions that must be considered seriously.
Upon further research, my investigators have unearthed that the management have been investing in new
culinary infrastructure that they believe will be more efficient in the long term, such as ‘the pineapple
cutter’. Whilst I applaud efficiency in general, I feel that this is a case of ‘efficiency- but at what cost?’. I
believe this is one investment in infrastructure too many. I understand that the novelty of such new
technology must be initially appealing to the domestic staff, until they find themselves redundant. It is
essential that we do not lose the craftsmanship and heritage of the crumble, which has been passed down
through the generations. I find this typifies the endemic breakdown of culinary tradition, and a symbol of
the gradual decay of our society: the attitude of ‘why bother to make a crumble when this machine will
peel and slice the pineapple for me’. It is essential that we tackle this attitude before the rot eats away to
the very core of our society. In fact, I truly believe that if we do not face the crumble issue now, we, as a
society, are heading for disaster of epic proportions.
In other words: The crumble is a symbol of hope, freedom and democracy. THE PINEAPPLE IS A
WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
I could go on at length with regards to this matter, but it appears that North Korea have just invaded
Market Harborough, so I must keep it brief as Kim Jong Un and his cronies will surely be kicking the
door in any second now, before they march on to take South Kilworth and the neighbouring villages. In
the time I have, I will just say please do what you can to ensure that this deeply disturbing incident is not
repeated in future.
Deeply concerned,
William N W Haynes.

MAY FAYRE RAFFLE TICKETS

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South Kilworth Primary School will be selling raffle tickets in advance of their May Fayre on May 11th,
due to excellent and kind donations they have received from companies around Lutterworth and South
Kilworth.
If you would like to buy raffle tickets before May 11th, please come to the school office at your
convenience. They will cost £1.00 per strip and all proceeds will go to school funds.
Some of the prizes include:
£165.00 worth of photo shoot vouchers from John Jenkins Photography
£50.00 Clothes voucher from Boden
£25.00 Meat Voucher from Morris’ Butchers
£20.00 Voucher for Robinsons Jeweller
Supermarket vouchers
Food Hampers
Family tour of Leicester City Football Club
Restaurant Vouchers
Beauty Treatment Vouchers
And many more……………………….

Hymn sandwich

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You are invited to share in a ‘Hymn sandwich’!
Come to the marquee at the Chequers pub in Swinford for 3 pm on Sunday 30 June… in a very informal
service we shall be singing some favourite hymns, interspersed with readings, poems etc and some time for
prayer.
We can bring our own food… the pub is providing a barbecue for us to cook on, and drinks are available from
the bar.
Ideal for all ages… something for everyone.
For more details, contact Canon Chris Oxley on 01788 860445 or on oxleycr@btopenworld.com

May Diary

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SK Birds

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NORTH KILWORTH FLOODLIT SPORTS ASSOCIATION

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Membership fees for 2013/2014 will be due in May. An enrolment evening will be held on Wednesday
15th May at the All Weather Area, 5.30- 6.30p.m when new padlocks and keys will be introduced.
The area is adjacent to the Sports Club on the South Kilworth Road. All members receive a key and are
able to use the area at any time unless it has been pre booked. The area can be floodlit. The area may be
used by non- members at an hourly rate. There are two tennis courts and markings, net/posts for 5 A-side
football and netball. The area may also be booked for children’s parties
If you are unable to attend on the evening, please contact the Booking Clerk: Julie Fish, The Old School
House, Church St. North Kilworth ( 880304 or juliefish56@aol.com) as soon as possible after this date.
Fees are once again held at last years prices and represent excellent value for money.
FAMILY £35 ADULT £22 JUNIOR (under 16) £10
JOINT JUNIOR (children from same family) £15 SENIOR CITIZENS £10
(PLUS £5 KEY DEPOSIT)
If you are currently a member, don’t forget to bring your old key back otherwise you will be charged £5
for a new key.

WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND UPDATE

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Some important information to report on to everyone
Firstly, as outlined in the last SK News the Parish Council is seeking views on how the Windfarm Grant
should be allocated. You will find two copies of the questionnaire in the News giving people the
opportunity to express their opinion on the relative importance of the grant applications and the ideas
received so far. Please complete the questionnaire in accordance with the instructions – maximum two
questionnaires per household please. Questionnaires to be returned to Ernie Roberts by hand or by
email.
Secondly. the windfarm developer – Messrs Vattenfall- is sponsoring a Community Fund launch day to
be held on Saturday 8th June 2013. The programme of events is as follows
OPEN DAY ON SITE 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Particularly aimed at youngsters and people wishing to see the turbines close up. Anyone from the
surrounding area is invited to attend.
Free tickets will be available and a shuttle bus to take people from the villages and Lutterworth up to the
site. Activities and food will be provided on site.
SOUTH KILWORTH VILLAGE HALL 6:30PM – 9:30PM
The evening event is reserved for residents and children of the parishes receiving grants – of which South
Kilworth is one.
Tickets will be available free of charge on a first come first served basis – the only thing for you to buy
will be your drinks !!
6:30 – 7:30pm – Various activities including inter – village Tug of War Tournament, Kite Flying
Demonstration, Art Exhibition and paintathon, Grant Application Stalls
7:30pm – Barbecue / Hog Roast
8:30pm – Presentation of the first annual grant award cheque to the Chairman of the CIC ( none
other than) Michael Murphy.
8:30pm – Musical entertainment
9:30pm – End
The Tug of War will consist of at least a gents and children event. Trusting that the cyclists in the village
or the WASOSKS can raise enough muscle to form a team ?????????
TICKETS FOR THE WINDFARM DAY EVENTS FROM ERNIE ROBERTS.
Ernie Roberts
2 Grange Gardens
E mail ernestroberts_2002@yahoo.co.uk