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Gritters ready to help during heatwave...
02 July 2009
Gritters are a common site during a cold snap but the County Council's fleet has been on stand-by during this week's heatwave conditions.
If very hot weather persists, rural road surfaces can soften, causing potholes and ruts.
Roads can also suffer a loss of surface texture making them slippery when they cool down.
The vehicles have been ready to spread sand over the roads which binds with the bitumen and helps to stabilise it, minimising any damage...
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On the hunt for the district's diamonds
02 July 2009
Winners and finalists at last year's Presentation Dinner (Photo BDC)
People are being urged to nominate their superstars in the hunt for community champions from the district.
The council's Outstanding Achievement Awards, now in their 6th year, are fast approaching, and friends, families, and workmates are asked to put forward individuals or groups who they think deserve recognition for exceptional work in the district.
Barbara Berry won the Outstanding Achievement Award category B last year for her work organising volunteers and setting up the Borrowers Toy Library in Huncote, she said:
"There are many people who give their energy and time, regularly and freely and continue to work tirelessly to support local groups and organisations.
"If you know someone who gives so much of themselves to a worthwhile cause then put their name forward.
"Although no-one looks for publicity or acclaim it feels good to be recognised, valued and appreciated....."
Brave Badgerbrook through to national finals
30 June 2009
Badgerbrook Primary School's mixed year 5/6 tag rugby team after
they won the East Midlands Yazoo Tag Rugby Championships
on June 17th.
(Photo BDC)
A school sports team from Whetstone will be competing to play at the legendary Twickenham Stadium after qualifying to represent the East Midlands in a national rugby tournament.
Badgerbrook Primary School's year 5/6 squad will be representing the region at the National Tag Rugby Championships which are being held at Rugby School on July 8.
The 10 and 11-year-olds were set on their road to glory by winning Blaby District Council's Tag Rugby Tournament back in April, they then won the East Midlands Yazoo Tag Rugby Championships and qualified to play at the upcoming national finals.
The winners of the prestigious national competition will get the once in a lifetime chance to play at the 82,000 seat national rugby union stadium, Twickenham.
Jamie Clarke, Sports Development Officer for Blaby District Council said:
"This is a great achievement for the school and the district, congratulations to all involved and good luck to Badgerbrook at the national finals."
A Place to Grow Open Day 2009
£633.27 raised for poly-tunnel and fruit trees
26 June 2009
Blaby District Council Chairman Alan Bailey cuts the ribbon to officially
open the sensory garden (Photo Enderby EYE)
A Place To Grow, the Community Garden Project in Mill Lane Enderby, run by Voluntary Action Blaby District (VABD), held another successful open day last Tuesday (23rd June).
The organisers have announced that a total of 340 people came through the gates and enjoyed a relaxing and informative day in the sunshine and witnessed the opening of the new sensory garden by the Chair of Blaby District Council, Cllr Alan Bailey.
Before cutting the ribbon, Cllr. Bailey spoke of the individuals, organisations and commercial concerns who have partnered to make the project as successful as it is today. Bardon Aggregates were applauded for making possible the improvements to the car parking area and main pathway which had made access to the project much easier.
New benches and picnic tables very kindly donated by the Rotary Club and Enderby Parish Council have now also been installed to provide a welcome opportunity to rest and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden.
As a result of all the activities, including plant sales, cake sales, BBQ, tombola and raffle, the fantastic sum of £633.27 was raised which will provide a poly-tunnel and fruit trees for the wildlife area to help the garden achieve even more success in the future....
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Blaby shines in satisfaction survey
25 June 2009
Statisically speaking, Enderby folk and others living in Blaby district are among the most satisfied in the country when rating council services and the quality of their local area, according to a national survey.
Blaby district had the highest satisfaction rating of all seven Leicestershire districts.
More than half (56%) of all residents from the area who responded to the Department of Communities and Local Government's Place Survey said they were either very or fairly satisfied with the Council's overall performance.
This compares to an average score for all English councils of 45 per cent....
Flag flying for Armed Forces Day
24 June 2009
(left to right) Colonel Colville, the Deputy Lieutenant of Leicester,
World War II veteran 84-year-old James Walton and
Blaby District Council Chairman Alan Bailey (Photo BDC)
Over 70 people turned out to a flag raising ceremony to pay tribute to past and present members of the Armed Forces.
Ex-servicemen and their families along with current troops, Councillors and members of the British Red Cross attended the event at Blaby District Council’s offices in Narborough.
The Lord Lieutenant of Leicester was also represented by one of her deputies, Colonel Colville.
Parcels and cash donations were collected for the Support our Soldiers charity which aims to boost the morale of British troops abroad by sending out gift packages and messages of support.
Steve Parker works in the Community Safety Team at the Council but has also served in the RAF Police in Northern Ireland among other places, he said:
"I think it’s extremely important that the public appreciate what our soldiers are doing.
"Regardless of politics we have to remember that these people are putting their lives at risk..."
Enderby Bands triumph at Hebden Bridge
Enderby Youth Band first in class and Senior Band second overall
Cornet player wins 'Best Instrumentalist'
23 June 2009
Contributor; Brian Screaton
Soprano Cornet player in both the Senior and Youth Bands, Paul
Bosworth, who received the award for the best Youth Instrumentalist
Last Sunday (21st June) two of the Enderby Brass Bands competed in the 'March Contest' at Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, and they came away with a great haul of prizes for their performances and musicianship.
Organised by the Hebden Bridge Band, the contest saw many brass bands from all over England, marching through the picturesque streets of the town, each playing two marches and a hymn tune, closely watched by adjudicator David Read.
The Enderby Youth Brass Band came first in the Youth Section, with their selection of 'The Villager', 'Army of the Nile' and 'Praise my Soul the King of Heaven', receiving a trophy and £100.
The Enderby Senior Brass Band were also amongst the prizes, coming second overall, as well as receiving a further award for performing the best hymn tune.
Best Instrumentalist
And the Youth Band's success wasn't all - Paul Bosworth, who plays soprano cornet in both the Youth and Senior Bands was presented with the Mortimer Trophy for the best instrumentalist in the Youth Section....
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