January 2008
Have your say with the NHS
A new website has been set up to give staff, patients and the public in Loughborough, Charnwood, Leicestershire and Rutland a say in transforming health services over the next 10 years.... 2008-01-31 16:40:32 Have your say with the NHS
Partition
Could you help the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland with an exciting new project, gathering the memories of local people who lived through the traumatic days of Partition? ... 2008-01-31 13:19:14 Partition
Loughborough Market Cancelled
Winds gusting at 50mph in the early hours of this morning led to the weekly market in Loughborough being cancelled today (31st January 2008). However some intrepid market traders with perishable goods did business from the back of their vehicles.... 2008-01-31 13:11:07 Loughborough Market Cancelled
Go Wild In Loughborough
Charnwood Borough Council has reduced the price of it's wild card so if you are looking to save money and keep the kids entertained nows your chance to take advantage... 2008-01-31 10:36:16 Go Wild In Loughborough
Loughborough Carparking
The way you pay your car parking fees is changing if you use the Beehive Carpark in Loughborough next week. From Monday the carpark will be pay on foot.... 2008-01-31 10:26:09 Loughborough Carparking
Website for Leicestershire Artists
Made in Leicestershire is a new free web directory run by Creative Leicestershire to showcase quality visual art and craft made in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. ... 2008-01-31 10:16:01 Website for Leicestershire Artists
Mature Men Sought by Loughborough University
Loughborough University is looking for healthy males aged betweeen 60 and 70 years to take part in a study on muscle and bone health which will bring about a greater understanding of the subject.... 2008-01-31 10:05:58 Mature Men Sought by Loughborough University
High performance Coach for Triathlon
Loughborough University has named Gavin Smith as the first ever High Performance Coach for the multidisciplinary sport of triathlon. Gavin will oversee Loughborough's team in their preparations for the Olympics in Beijing.... 2008-01-30 11:35:17 High performance Coach for Triathlon
New Horizons
The Charnwood Museum in Loughborough has a new exhibition of textile art by local group Cinnabar on the theme of 'Wide Horizons'... 2008-01-30 11:30:05 New Horizons
Animation at Charnwood Museum
The Charnwood Museum in Loughborough is having a workshop on animation on 2nd February 2007 aimed at 9 to 14 year olds. All materials will be provided for the workshops, and all participants will receive a DVD of all the animations produced after the workshop.... 2008-01-30 11:25:58 Animation at Charnwood Museum
Local MP welcomes decision
Andy Reed today welcomed the government’s decision to uphold the competition commissions finding that BskyB needs to reduce it stake in ITV to 7.5%.... 2008-01-30 11:15:55 Local MP welcomes decision
To Spank Or Not To Spank
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has put his support behind a campaign to allow MPs a free vote in the Houses of Parliament when it comes to the vote on new legislation relating to the smacking of children... 2008-01-29 19:00:53 To Spank Or Not To Spank
Loughborough Wins National Indoor Hockey Title
Armed with sticks and a lot of dertermination Loughborough Students have just beaten East Grinsted to reclaim the National Hockey Indoor Title for the first time since the venue changed to Birmingham three years ago.... 2008-01-29 18:59:42 Loughborough Wins National Indoor Hockey Title
Nicky announces arrival of first child
Nicky Morgan has announced the arrival of her first child, Alexander, who was born on 3rd January 2007.... 2008-01-29 18:58:37 Nicky announces arrival of first child
Disabled Parking Consultation
The Blue Badge Scheme for disabled people set up over 35 years ago in 1971 is up for review and local MP Andy Reed is calling on people who have a view or interest to take part in the consultation process.... 2008-01-29 18:55:28 Disabled Parking Consultation
Calling The Womens Land Army
If you are ... 2008-01-29 18:50:21 Calling The Womens Land Army
Beat Surgeries
Residents from the Hastings Ward and Meadow Lane areas in Loughborough are being invited to meet their local police beat officers at an event this week. The police beat bus will be at Russell Street car park in Loughborough on Wednesday January 30, from 3pm to 5pm.... 2008-01-29 18:47:04 Beat Surgeries
Under Age Drinking
The Police in Loughborough and the rest of North West Leicestershire will be out in force (no pun intended) during a long and intensive campaign to tackle the serious matter of underage drinking and the selling of alcohol to teens.... 2008-01-29 18:45:58 Under Age Drinking
Loughborough Findings on Sports Coaching
Researchers at Loughborough University have warned that the lack of paid opportunities and professional pathways for coaches undermines the Government's aim to make the UK the world’s number one coaching nation by 2016. ... 2008-01-29 18:44:55 Loughborough Findings on Sports Coaching
Loughborough Names Gritel
ITV Central Tonight weather presenters Lisa Foden and Anna Church are not only good at predicting ice and snow - they are also now helping to keep the roads clear in icy conditions now that two gritters have been named after them.... 2008-01-25 16:18:05 Loughborough Names Gritel
Rainbows Hospice Lottery Winners
Todays (25th January 2007) lottery results for the local childrens hospice have just been released. The winning numbers are shown here.... 2008-01-25 13:02:25 Rainbows Hospice Lottery Winners
Andy Reed Welcomes Funding for National Cycling Revolution
Loughborough MP Andy Reed today called on the local authority to bid for a slice of the record £140million funding the Government is investing in cycling. Andy supports the government's announcement of this record level and welcomes the government's commitment to encourage more people to use their bikes. ... 2008-01-25 12:22:05 Andy Reed Welcomes Funding for National Cycling Revolution
Loosing Loughborough Loos
The Germans have tried to bomb the residents of Loughborough in the past, but the worst thing ever could happen - the closure of Granby Street toilet. ... 2008-01-24 20:16:33 Loosing Loughborough Loos
Reed meets with Dreamers Youth Group in Parliament.
Andy Reed MP yesterday met with a local asylum seekers and refugees from the Dreamers youth group in an organised trip around parliament. Andy met with the students who shared with him experiences they faced in their home countries before coming to the UK and answered questions. ... 2008-01-23 14:11:37 Reed meets with Dreamers Youth Group in Parliament.
Reed Hopeful On Arthritis Drugs Appeal
Loughborough MP Andy Reed has said that he hopes that an appeal will allow local arthritis sufferers in Loughborough have access to the Orencia (abatacept) drug on the NHS.
Reed has been representing local arthritis sufferers, who believe the drug could make a massive difference to their daily lives, after NICE said the drugs were too expensive to be available on the NHS.
Reed said: ... 2008-01-23 14:09:51 Reed Hopeful On Arthritis Drugs Appeal
Ticket Sales Soar
LOUGHBOROUGH Town Hall is preparing itself for a special, one night only performance as more than 20 local talent stars take to the main stage on Friday, 1 February.
The event has seen ticket sales soar and will now also see local charity, RUBY RAINBOWS being presented with a cheque for £10k from the Loughborough Rotary Club as part of the money raised at the Santa Fun Run, held on Sunday, 9 December. ... 2008-01-23 12:06:37 Ticket Sales Soar
Immigration Policy
Loughborough MP Andy Reed today welcomes and supports the announcements by Immigration Minister Liam Byrne on his shake up of the immigration and border system including his 10 steps to change. The shake up starting with the launching of fingerprint checks for all visa applicants. ... 2008-01-22 14:47:53 Immigration Policy
Cricket and Football Courses
Loughborough University is inviting budding young sportspeople onto campus to take part in its exciting cricket and football courses this February.
The University's next series of popular courses start next month and are run for children aged 5-14 years (football) and 8-16 years (cricket). The tailored courses make the most of the world-class facilities on offer at Loughborough, and give children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn new skills and improve their play.... 2008-01-22 13:44:20 Cricket and Football Courses
Loughborough Research on Construction Industry
Research by Loughborough University has found that more needs to be done to ensure older workers are not forced out of the construction industry.
The study, led by Professor Alistair Gibb from the University’s Department of Civil and Building Engineering, was commissioned by SPARC (Strategic Promotion of Ageing Research Capacity).... 2008-01-22 12:42:12 Loughborough Research on Construction Industry
Charnwood Flooding
CHARNWOOD Borough Council and Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing has today (Thursday, 17 Jan. 08) issued an update situation with regards to flooding and the continued risk of flooding across the Borough.
... 2008-01-17 12:47:23 Charnwood Flooding
Olympic Comment from University
inLoughborough has been told by Loughborough University that the University will continue to play an important role in the development and preparation of Britain's athletes in 2012 despite the British Olympic Association's (BOA) recent announcement the official Team GB holding camp will be held at Aldershot.
Our local University, which boasts the highest concentration of world class sporting facilities in Europe (yes Europe), will still work closely with the BOA and Britain's elite athletes to g... 2008-01-16 18:48:51 Olympic Comment from University
New Play Equipment in Loughborough
Today (Tuesday 15th January 2007) saw three brand new play areas officially opened across the Borough, thanks to Charnwood Borough Council.
Jubilee Park, Cumberland Road Playing Field and Rendell Street revamped play areas were the places where state-of-the-art equipment was unveiled by Cabinet Lead Member for Leisure, Cllr Peter Lewis (Conservative councillor for Loughborough Nanpantan) and Cabinet Lead for Play, Cllr Hilary Fryer (Conservative councillor for Barrow & Sileby West) in a one day ... 2008-01-15 16:53:52 New Play Equipment in Loughborough
Time at Charnwood Museum
Keep an eye on the time with your own handmade clock. Join Charnwood Arts' very own Punk artist Jon Williams at the 'Time For A Change' workshop on Saturday 19 January to create your own timepiece.... 2008-01-15 15:50:33 Time at Charnwood Museum
The Geology of Charnwood
The rocks of Charnwood Forest are amongst the oldest in England and are famous throughout the world. Visitors to Charnwood Museum on Saturday 19th January will have an opportunity to find out more about these exciting rocks in a special showing of a new DVD that explores the geology of Charnwood.... 2008-01-15 15:15:07 The Geology of Charnwood
Loughborough Looses Olympic Bid
CHARNWOOD Borough Council has today (Tuesday, 15 January 2008) come out in support of Loughborough University, following the announcement from British Olympic Association that Team GB will be based at Aldershot for the London 2012 Olympic Games.... 2008-01-15 11:30:15 Loughborough Looses Olympic Bid
Holocaust Remembrance Day Service
The Borough of Charnwood will host a commemoration of the victims of genocide. Holocaust Memorial Day will be recognised in a public ceremony in Queens Park, Loughborough on Sunday, 27 January 2008 at 1.30pm. There will be a short memorial service at which all present will be invited to lay a pebble on the Holocaust Memorial Stone, which is a permanent feature in the park.... 2008-01-14 15:10:00 Holocaust Remembrance Day Service
Town Hall Vaudeville
If you were in Loughborough's town centre for the French Market, the Mayors Carol Concert, the Christmas Lights Switch On or the Santa Fun Run you will have seen some of them. Now is a final chance to see more than 20 local talent stars as they take to the main stage at Loughborough Town Hall on Friday, 1 February.... 2008-01-14 11:37:54 Town Hall Vaudeville
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