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.
Category Archives: Village News
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
October Parish Council meeting
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
TEA, CAKE & CHAT
How wonderful it was to see so many villagers joining us at the Post-Covid morning on the 7th AUGUST 2021 ~ 10:00am to 12:30pm.
We had over 50 people visit the hall over the morning to chat and share the vast selection of cakes, many of which had been made by members of the community and children in the village.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported the morning, everyone who made cakes and especially everyone who helped make it happen.
Let’s Build a School Fund Raising
Many thanks to all who helped raise money for the “Let’s Build a School” in Kanungu Uganda campaign.
The two fundraising events which raised in excess of £1,250 were supported exceptionally well by the community, friends and family.
Well done to all concerned especially Mary a great achievement