Category: Community

News from Smeeton Westerby. On Saturday 16 March, we had a fabulous evening with Tony Harris performing as Winston Churchill. You would never have known that he had driven all the way from Hastings just to be with us. His knowledge, wit and acting skills made the evening so very enjoyable. Add to that the delicious supper, it was definitely an evening to remember. We can’t wait to invite him again.

The Well - April 2024

In April, Laboratory Administrator Lynn Shalvey marks her 30th year with Edmonds and Slatter independent opticians. Just as the pearl symbolizes a 30th anniversary, Lynn's tireless dedication behind the scenes in managing the spectacle glazing lab, akin to the hidden gem within an oyster, has not gone unnoticed.

Whether you consider that spring starts on 1 March, or at the equinox around 21 March, April is at the heart of spring.

It has been a busy time at the Hub just lately. In March, we had our AGM. Martyn, the Chair, reported that conditions remain challenging, mostly due to the costs of utilities and staffing. However, the hall remains well used and we are confident that the future is bright, especially as we continue to develop our relationship with the library.

As a crew, we always do our best to keep the local community safe and to provide support and education. We deliver this in a variety of ways. Identifying local risks and performing site visits to help mitigate against these issues. Providing targeted training sessions and carrying out home safety checks. Organising community safety events such as the tyre health checks and road safety event we hosted in the Co-Op car park last month.

I felt like sending something different this time; less about statistics and crime, so today I have put together this short blog about quirky and ridiculous ancient laws which acted as crucial parts of ancient and medieval justice. Delving into ancient UK laws reveals a fascinating glimpse into the past, where justice was different from our modern legal system. Read on to find out more. I hope that you find it interesting.

I think most of us reading this know that our wildlife is in serious decline. (https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/landmark-report-shows-uk-wildlifes-devastating-decline).

Tools are extremely valuable possessions and when stolen, can impact hugely on businesses.
To protect yourself from falling victim to a theft from van crime, Leicestershire Police is asking van owners to always remove their tools when left unattended for long periods of time and overnight.

Mothering Sunday was on Sunday March 10. Yes Mothering Sunday  not  Mother’s Day, for Mother’s Day is on May 12th and celebrated in every state of the United States by law since 1914 when the President of the United States,Woodrow Wilson made it legally binding.