Upper Broughton Village

Within the last 28 days there have been 9 thefts from motor vehicles in the Vale of Belvoir, covering an area including Knipton, Belvoir, Bottesford, Eaton and Harby.  That averages 1 vehicle attacked every three days!  

It is known that at least some of these have involved persons in a white Astra van and an ‘electric-blue’ Citroen Berlingo van.

These vehicle-borne thieves will often study the target before attacking it.  Therefore they can often be seen slowing as they pass a likely target.  It is this practice that signals “suspicious behaviour” to the sharp-eyed resident.  Leicestershire Constabulary are anxious to hear immediately (on 0116 222 2222) if anyone sees a van or persons behaving suspiciously.

Any queries, please email Paul Noone or call him on 01664 822008 or 07980 104270.

Upper Broughton’s tennis coach, Laura Morley will be providing junior tennis coaching on Thursday evenings from April 23rd to July 2nd (excluding May 28th) at a cost of £35 for all 10 weeks.

Beginners - 5.15pm to 6.15pm

Improvers - 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Advanced - 7.15pm to 8.15pm

Although membership of the tennis club is encouraged, you do not have to be a member to participate in these lessons.  To reserve a place or if you have any questions please contact Rosemary Russell on 01664 822458.

We are pleased to announce the following new pages have recently been added to this website:

Diary - this is a quick look at what’s on in the village over the next year

Businesses - contact details for local businesses and recommended non-local businesses

Volunteers of all ages are needed to join the Maypole Dance on 2nd May. 

Rehersals are taking place in the village hall on Monday 20th April at 5-5.30pm, Saturday 25th at 12-12.30pm, Monday 27th at 5-5.30pm and Wednesday 29th at 5-5.30pm.

Please contact Julie at Post Office Cottatge, Top Green on 01664 823095 for further details.

A consultation on the Nottingham University Hospitals’ application to become a Foundation Trust runs from 18 February to 13 May.  The consultation document explains what this will mean and how much people can get involved.  The Chairman and Chief Executive  of NUH welcome feedback on the proposals.

Further information is available on 0800 731 0319, by emailing ft@nuh.nhs.uk or on the website www.nuh.nhs.uk.  Alternatively, Jeanne Nicholls (tel. 01664 823530) is happy to answer questions and has copies of the consultation document which villagers are welcome to have.

The following events will be held at the Golden Fleece pub on Saturday May 2nd:

- Children’s maypole dancing at 12.30pm with a prize for the best head-dress

- Morris dancing

- BBQ

- Belvoir beer festival

- Raffle

- Children’s games, face painting and ‘Splat the Rat’

There is also a Garland competition with the best decorated gate/door winning a bottle of bubbly.