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22 NOVEMBER 2023 GLENFIELD GAZETTE The poppies of Remembrance Sunday IN LATE 1914, WW1 erupted across Northern France and Flanders. Great swathes of previously green fields and forests were blasted and bombed, leaving them bleak and barren, with seemingly every living thing destroyed. But then in the Spring of 1915, something beautiful began to come out of all the destruction. Tens of thousands of bright red Flanders poppies began to put out tentative shoots across the endless vistas of mud. These resilient little flowers had actually flourished in the middle of so much chaos and destruction, because their seeds grow when exposed to sunlight, through disturbances to soil. We all know that these endless fields of cheerful poppies, growing in the midst of such misery and destruction, were what inspired the Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, to write the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. And it was McCrae’s poem which inspired an American academic named Moina Michael to adopt the poppy in memory of those who had fallen in the war. She got it adopted as an official symbol of Remembrance across the United States, and worked with others who were trying to do the same in Canada, Australia, and the UK. A French woman, Anna Guérin who was in the UK in 1921, caught the same vision, and planned to sell the poppies in London. There she met Earl Haig, the founder of the Royal British Legion, who was persuaded to adopt the poppy as its emblem in the UK. The Royal British Legion, which had been formed in 1921, ordered nine million poppies and sold them on 11 November that year. Ever since then, the red poppy has been a symbol of Remembrance, of support for the Armed Forces community, and also of hope for a peaceful future. House for sale in Glenfield Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester Guide Price: £725,000 • Visit www.bentons.co.uk A beautifully presented and skilfully extended four bedroom detached residence lying on a plot extending to approximately 0.30 acres. Ground floor accommodation comprises open front porch into hallway, rear lounge with feature bay window, separate family room with bifolding doors onto the rear garden, beautifully appointed living/dining kitchen with integrated appliances and central island, separate utility room, shower room and downstairs home office (could be made into annex). On the first floor are four bedrooms, en-suite shower room and luxury appointed family bathroom with separate shower. Outside the property is set well back from the road in elevated position with parking for up to six vehicles, garage with electric door, mature front garden and gated access to the extensive beautifully landscaped rear garden with large back patio, shaped lawns, stocked mature perennial borders and two general garden stores and Laurel hedgerow to the rear boundary. DON’T BE ALONE CHRISTMAS DAY Come and Join us at St Marys Church rooms ANSTEY For people who would otherwise be on their own, aged over 70 in Anstey and surrounding villages TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE RING 07979 607099-Kerry Sharpe There is no charge for the day, we just want everyone to have the opportunity of being with others on what can be a lonely day. (donations are welcome if guests prefer to give something) If anyone would like to make a donation of chocolates/biscuits/sweets please kindly drop at below where possible or give me a call ANSTEY Roy Greens or Judge Estate agents, The Nook MARKFIELD, Bowns Hardware, or Markfield community centre GLENFIELD - MB signs, Station Rd (near The Balk) It takes money to make money because you have to copy the design exactly.
GLENFIELD GAZETTE NOVEMBER 2023 Morris Dancing at Anstey Royale Chalfont 23 LADIES, are you looking for something different? A bit of a challenge? Something that is great fun and has some history behind it? Try Morris dancing. Anstey Royale Chalfont are holding a workshop on Tuesday 23 January, 7.30 to 9.30 pm in the Church Rooms, Quorn. Come along and try out some dances and learn a bit about this old English custom. Here are some facts which might interest you. The first written record of Morris dancing was in the 1500s. Anstey Royale Chalfont are relative newcomers, having formed just 40 years ago. There are different forms of Morris – Cotswold and Border are two of them. We dance north-west Morris, which is based on what mill workers in Lancashire and surrounding areas danced. Chaps – and non-dancing ladies - don’t feel left out! Are you a musician? Whatever you play from penny whistle to double bass, you would be welcome. For more information please contact us on arcsquire@yahoo.co.uk or 0116 431 7731. Many Happy Returns Glenfield Methodist Playgroup Celebrates 50th Birthday GLENFIELD METHODIST Playgroup has been providing education and care to preschool children for 50 years. To celebrate families past, present and future are invited to pop in on Monday 6 November 3:30-5:00 to have a look around and have a drink and a cake. It would be lovely to show you around, share some memories and to meet new families as well. We’d like to create a memory wall so please do contact us if you have any words or pictures to share, email: glenfieldmethodistplaygroup@yahoo. co.uk or call 0116 233 0100 Kathy Freeman • New Guttering • Wood Staining • Repointing • Ridge Tiles • Chimney Stacks • Roof Valley • Dry Verge • Flat Roofing • Dry Ridge • Lead Flashing • Moss Removal • Slate/Tile Roofing • UPVC Fascia, Soffits & Gutters FREE QUOTATION AND FREE EMERGENCY CALL OUT Proprietor: Elias Bell 1 Maynard Close, Bagworth, LE67 1BU Mobile: 07494820600 - Freephone: 0800 292 7391 Did you know that Glenfield has a weekly Country Market? A wide range of homemade cakes and preserves, quality crafts, plants and home-grown produce are on sale. Refreshments are served Free admission. Card payments now available Come along to see us and to support this local event. Where? St Peter’s Church Centre, LE3 8DP with parking! When? Each Friday morning 9am-11am For more details contact: glenfieldmarket@gmail.com Change is good as long as I don’t have to do anything different.
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