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14 FEBRUARY 2024 GLENFIELD GAZETTE My dear late Aunt, Ida Kathleen Smith and my dear Uncle, Owen Kenneth Smith (known as Ken) KEN WAS born 6th February 1925 at 18 The Avenue, Glenfield. He was the son of Fredrick and Jane Smith and was one of 10 siblings. Ida was born 15th January 1934 to parents George and Alice Mugglestone in Bagworth, Leicestershire. Ida worked all her life at The Precision Rubbers factory in Bagworth and Ken first worked with his father as a shoe maker before later being a conductor on the very local and famous Barton’s Busses. His route took him from Glenfield into the city of Leicester regularly and he was well known amongst the locals that used these services. They were married in April 1973 at St Peter’s Church in Thornton, Leicestershire and then made their home at 18 The Avenue, Glenfield. In their later years they enjoyed regular holidays with Glenfield Travel especially the coach holidays where my Aunt will be especially remembered for her tenacity and love of life! In her later years my Aunts health deteriorated and this is when she was supported and cared for by many Health care professionals at the Glenfield Surgery. She passed peacefully away 1st May 2012 . My Uncle found it very challenging with life with out her but took comfort in the support of his family, friends and good neighbours . He enjoyed his weekly visit to the local Glenfield CO OP and spent his time on his garden which he loved. During the pandemic he found it particularly hard not being able to get out and about and it was at this time his health deteriorated at the age of 95. He sadly peacefully passed away 2nd July 2020 at his home, 18 The Avenue Glenfield surrounded by family and dear friends. It was his final wish to pass away in the house he was born in so along with dear friends and neighbours this was made possible. His small funeral possession proudly left from his home and took him to his final resting place where he joined his love, Ida in eternal rest. Both my Aunt and Uncle loved their life in Glenfield and especially my Uncle who had lived and worked there all his life. It was so fitting that on executing their Wills an amount of their savings had been left to be shared with the Glenfield Surgery to support and enhance their valuable work that would in turn be shared with all the people of Glenfield, a place that was so close to their hearts. Through this legacy a small piece of them both remains as bright and shining as they ever were, the money has been used to truly support the patients of the surgery in helping to install a lift so greatly needed. We hope this will be a huge benefit for all patients and staff of the surgery and the whole of the Glenfield community. Deborah Spiers Markfield and Thornton Theatre Group Desperately Needs New Stars! ARE YOU READY to take the stage and be part of a vibrant community of performers? Markfield and Thornton Theatre Group (MTTG) invites you to join our dynamic ensemble, offering opportunities to act, direct, and contribute backstage. In recent times, many members have moved on to larger stages, opening the door for passionate individuals to join the group and shine in our community plays. The group urgently needs new members for the upcoming April and September productions. Both small and large roles are available depending on the level of involvement you would like. We’re seeking a variety of performers to join, be part of the excitement, and help keep the long-standing group thriving! New member Caylee Gutsell shares, “I love entertaining the local community and there’s a rich history to the group, it’s wonderful to be part of and contribute to its growth.” Why Join Markfield and Thornton Theatre Group? • Forge New Connections: Expand your social circle and connect with like-minded individuals who share your love for the arts. • Community Involvement: Contribute to the local community by bringing plays to life to provide memorable experiences. • Big Stage Moments: Get your moment in the spotlight by participating in our diverse productions. • Skill Development: Hone your acting and directing skills in a supportive environment. Ready to share your talent? Reach out to us at mttg.theatre@ gmail.com with any questions or to express your interest. Our weekly meetings provide a nurturing environment for you to cultivate your passion and artistic skills. Wednesday Nights Are Your Stage: Join Us at Thornton Community Centre, 19:30. Markfield and Thornton Theatre Group welcomes all aspiring stars and hopes to meet you soon! Markfield and Thornton Theatre Group Meet the PCC and Chief Constable - 20th February POLICE AND CRIME Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has called a meeting on 20 February to give residents in West Leicester the opportunity to share their views on crime and policing. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC will be joined by Chief Constable Rob Nixon and local police officers for the event which will be held at New Parks Club for Young People, LE3 9SB. There will be a short presentation from both the PCC and the Chief Constable looking at the work underway to address community safety and crime prevention in the area. Residents will then be invited to ask questions and raise any concerns about safety in their area to help ensure resources are allocated to where they are needed most. Mr Matthews said: “This is a great opportunity for people in West Leicester to to meet both those setting the policing priorities and those delivering them. They can ask questions of me, the Chief Constable and their local neighbourhood policing team. “I think it’s important that we tell people what we are doing to meet their policing needs and the work we are doing as part of the ongoing crime prevention strategy to make their communities safer. “One of my priorities as Commissioner is to understand people’s different challenges in their local area so we can design solutions together. It is important we get it right for everyone and you can help us make a difference by sharing your concerns.” The meeting will be held between 6.30pm and 8pm at New Parks Club for Young People, New Parks Boulevard, Leicester LE3 9SB. Anyone wishing to book a space for this meeting, or who has a question that they would like answered during meeting, is asked to email opcc@leics. police.uk or call 0116 229 8980. Remaining spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Never put all your eggs in one basket. Unless it’s chocolate eggs and it’s my basket.
GLENFIELD GAZETTE FEBRUARY 2024 15 Community spirit is good for your health What is the Roseto Effect? THE ROSETO Effect is the phenomenon by which a close-knit community experiences a reduced rate of heart disease. The effect is named after Roseto, Pennsylvania. The Roseto effect was first noticed in 1961 when the local Roseto doctor encountered Stewart Wolf, then head of Medicine of the University of Oklahoma, and they discussed, over a couple of beers, the unusually low rate of myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack) in the Italian American community of Roseto compared with other locations. Many studies followed, including a 50-year study comparing Roseto to nearby Bangor. From 1954 to 1961, Roseto had nearly no heart attacks for the otherwise high-risk group of men 55 to 64, and men over 65 had a death rate of 1% while the national average was 2%. Widowers outnumbered widows, as well. These statistics were at odds with a number of other factors observed in the community. They smoked unfiltered stogies, drank wine “with seeming abandon” in lieu of milk and soft drinks, skipped the Mediterranean diet in favour of meatballs and sausages fried in lard with hard and soft cheeses. The men worked in the slate quarries where they contracted illnesses from gases and dust. Roseto also had very little crime, and very few applications for public assistance. Community cohesion lowered stress levels Wolf attributed Rosetans’ lower heart disease rate to lower stress. “’The community,’ Wolf says, ‘was very cohesive. There was no keeping up with the Joneses. Houses were very close together, and everyone lived more or less alike.’” Elders were revered and incorporated into community life. Housewives were respected, and fathers ran the families. POSTSCRIPT: As the original authors had predicted, as the Roseto cohort shed their Italian social structure and became more Americanized in the years following the initial study, heart disease rates increased, becoming similar to those of neighbouring towns. TrueBlueWills Limited SINGLE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT ...........£95 MIRROR WILLS (HUSBAND & WIFE)...£165 LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEYS ......from £175 FAST FREE LOCAL DELIVERY HOOVER H3W58TE Washing Machine 1500rpm Spin Speed 8kg Load Capacity D Rated 1yr Guarantee 16 Programmes SONY KD32W800P1U 32” HD SMART TV HD READY DISPLAY FREEVIEW PLAY GOOGLE ASSISTANT 3 HDMI PORTS CATCH UP TV We understand! - Making a Will or setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney is not the most exciting of activities and we tend to put it off to another day. That's why at True Blue Wills we try our hardest to make this a stress free and positive experience, by helping you every step of the way. Blomberg LWF174310W Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin Speed 7Kg Load Capacity 28 Min Fast Full Load 16 Programmes D Rated HOTPOINT NSWE745CWSUK Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin Speed 7kg Load Capacity B Rated Fast Full Load White Our aim is to provide a professional service by explaining in clear terms what is required to help put your mind at rest in ensuring your assets and loved ones are protected after you've gone. Also, you will find our fees to be amongst the lowest in the industry. BEKO CIFY81X Built-In Single Oven 5 Functions 66 Ltr Oven Fan Assisted Stainless Steel A Rated BOSCH SMS2ITW08G DISHWASHER 12 PLACE SETTINGS DELAY START ECO WASH 2yr Guarantee Telephone: 0800 6122 818 Email: enquiries@truebluewills.com www.truebluewills.com Fitted Kitchens We are pleased to announce that we are now agents for A.W.E Kitchens and Bedrooms Who specialise in Bespoke made to measure kitchen & bedroom furniture Please call in for further details FREE DELIVERY with Personal Service “Ask About our Same Day/Next Day Installation and Removal Service” ANSTEY My wife and I found each other on a dating website ... 3 years after we got married. That was awkward.
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