2021 has been another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on so much of our society. The great hope offered this year though has been the widespread take up of the covid vaccine. Thank you to every one of you who has been involved in that process either by working so hard to get the thousands locally, and millions nationally, immunised or by receiving the vaccine yourself (thereby doing your bit to allow the opening up of society).
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Neighbourhood Plan Update
We are delighted to announce that the Rearsby Neighbourhood plan has been approved following the referendum on the 28th October 2021.
The Parish Council would like to sincerely thank all those who have helped and supported us throughout the process.
The Nuns Seat
On Thursday 21st October 2021 we were delighted to welcome a number of Sisters from St Josephs (Rearsby) Convent to celebrate the installation of the bench at the top of the conker field dedicated to them. In a short speech by the Parish Council Chair the Sisters were thanked for their generosity in donating the field to the community before walking down to Beardsley’s for tea and cake.
The Nuns, had travelled from as far away as London & Cleethopres, with one visiting from the U.S. and others from Nottingham and Leicester. They had all served at the convent at different times with one saying she joined the Rearsby Convent in 1949 at the age of 14.
They said they had thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and whilst in the village took the opportunity to visit the cemetery in the convent grounds.
See the article under the History link about the history of the Convent.
Borough & County Councillor Update for October 2021
October started with 10 days self-isolation for me after I tested positive for covid – I didn’t feel ill but I came into contact with someone who was later positive at a County Council meeting and therefore got ‘pinged’. The resultant test at Birstall was so quick and efficient, from arrival to leaving less than 10 minutes, and I got my results early the next day. If you get contacted by track and trace, or alternatively you develop symptoms, I really would encourage you to go and get a test. Details and how to book can be found here: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.
The Beardsley’s bench
Lovely to see the new bench on the Conker field sponsored by Beardsley’s being used by members of the family, Janet Hutchinson (nee Beardsley) Shirley Stone (nee Beardsley) & Evelyn Underwood (nee Beardsley).
Referendum on Neighbourhood Plan for Rearsby
Don’t forget Thursday 28th October 2021 is Referendum date for the village Neighbourhood Plan.
Voting in the Village hall 7:00am to 10:00pm
Message from the Bishop
Many readers of the Rearsby Scene and the Chairman’s note will have seen details about potential changes within the Church, the attached is the latest update from our Bishop the Right Rev’d Martyn Snow Bishop of Leicester.
PC Chairman’s Note
Hello everyone. Still lots going on around the village and how nice to have some sunshine in September to help things along.
Firstly, I wanted to say how delighted we are to welcome Hollie Stone on to the Parish Council. Hollie joined us in September and with her local knowledge and business experience will be a valued addition to the team. Second, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped with our village Neighbourhood Plan (NP) which has now proceeded to the referendum stage, voting information will be delivered to all residents and referendum day will be the 28th October 2021. Well done everyone!
Borough & CCounty Councillor update
September is always a very full month in local government and this month has certainly been no exception! Meetings are now largely back to being in person and in addition to my most important role of representing you on Charnwood Borough and Leicestershire County Councils, my other roles looking after Charnwood’s Public Housing Department and examining the work of the Cabinet at Leicestershire is keeping me very busy too. If you need my help with anything please do get in touch (my contact details are at the bottom of this article).
Rearsby Bench Project
Following the success of the recent bench installations on the Conker field and Playing field we are now looking at phase two of the bench project:
Five locations have been identified and the Clerk will be writing to LCC and certain residents to advise of our plans.
1 Bleakmoor close green
2 opposite the allotments
3 Preaching stone
4 outside Rearsby Residential home
5 opposite Horse & Groom
