Melton Times & Citizen (Melton Mowbray, England) back issues from July 2008:
Big Cheese Club summer sizzlers.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY 9AM The Big Cheese Club summer holiday activities are back at Melton Carnegie Museum and they are going to be better than ever. Every Thursday during the summer break there will be a different free activity and a trail around the museum. We begin ...
Wymeswold man appointed an OBE.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY 10AM A Wymeswold man has been appointed an OBE for his public service. Ken James was the chief executive officer of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply for about eight years, based in Stamford and was named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. ...
VIDEO: Belvoir High filmakers screened.
Jul 01, 2008 ... VIDEO TUESDAY 11AM: A film made by Belvoir High School pupils about staying safe on the internet got a special cinema premiere last night (Monday). Pupils from the Bottesford school and from Mountfields Lodge Primary School in Loughborough won Leicestershire County Council's ...
Four Peaks Challenge.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY NOON A local man is back home shattered but elated after completing a gruelling two-day challenge to conquer four peaks in four countries, raising almost [pounds sterling]7,750 for for disabled and disadvantaged children throughout Britain. Ian Veazey (44), ...
Taylor in England squad to face Bangladeshis.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY, noon: Leicestershire batsman James Taylor heads off on England duty this weekend against a senior touring side. Taylor has been selected for the England Under 19s squad to face Bangladesh A in a three-day match at Loughborough University which begins on Sunday. ...
Phil leads his Select XI to victory at memorial match.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY, 9am: Cricketers gathered at Croxton Kerrial on Sunday to pay their annual tribute to former club member Sheila Chambers. The fourth annual Sheila Chambers Charity Shield match pitted Croxton Kerrial against a select XI headed by Croxton club president and groundsman ...
Melton veterans celebrate.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY 6PM: Veterans celebrated serving their country and showed support to current troops at a parade in Leicester. Representatives of Melton branches went to the city on Friday after Melton's was postponed because of the council fire. Chairman of the Melton branch ...
Mixed emotions for Williams at TT.
Jul 01, 2008 ... TUESDAY, 4pm: Motorcycle sidecar racer Kerry Williams suffered his most disappointing TT campaign to date, but still returned considering himself very lucky. Acting as passenger to Conrad Harrison at the world famous Isle of Man event, Williams came off the outfit at 130mph ...
Clampdown on yobs on Melton estate.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY 9AM: An anti-lout scheme has been extended to combat bored teenagers through the warmer months. Last summer saw a rise in the number of anti-social behaviour complaints in Fairmead, Egerton and south Melton as well as Asfordby and Bottesford. A scheme was ...
Pride weeks across Melton's housing estates.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY 10AM A series of pride weeks will be held across Melton's housing estates this summer. Activities will include clean ups and the removal of graffiti and fly tipping as well as crime prevention and fire safety advice and high profile police patrols. ...
Sprinter Phil in top form for English Nationals.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY, 9am: Phil Berners is in prime form as he approaches arguably his most important meet of the season. After a busy period of athletics, the Melton athlete has set new personal bests over four distances on the track just weeks ahead of the English Schools Track and Field ...
Racer Hart takes Champagne moment at Donington.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY, noon: Melton motorcycle racer Antony hart was sipping Champagne after being awarded rider of the weekend at Donington Park in his latest outing. A battling display earned him two wins and a second place on his Honda MT125, and the award which he took from more than ...
Lauren (13) on verge of world dream.
Jul 02, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY, 2pm: Blossoming archer Lauren McPherson is on the verge of competing for Britain at the World Championships at the tender age of 13. As reported in the Melton Times last week, Lauren performed brilliantly at the British team shoot-offs, but could not be separated ...
Third time lucky . . . no-one died.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 9AM Paramedics were thanking their lucky stars there wasn't a tragedy when another ambulance was prevented from entering the town in an emergency. A woman fell over in the Glade restaurant in Nottingham Street at about 11.30am on Thursday and needed an ...
Brave Basra soldier Ashley commended.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 10AM A soldier's bravery and determination to help others despite coming under direct fire in Iraq has been publicly recognised. Lance Corporal Ashley Wheeler (24), attached to the Second Battalion the Royal Welsh Regiment, was part of 4 Rifles Battle Group ...
Rail firms reply to your gripes.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 11AM With rocketing petrol prices, a need to cut down CO2 emissions and roads chock-a-block with cars, the Melton Times has been asking rail travellers what needs to be done to improve train services. Melton Station is frequently described as bleak and ...
Sonia the chosen one.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 2PM Sonia Orme, who works at Melton Hospital, was chosen to attend the service of celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey yesterday. Sonia, who treats patients with foot disorders, has worked for the NHS for almost four ...
Family faces eviction after assault.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 3PM A Melton family is facing eviction from their council home on the Fairmead estate. Mum Sally Underwood, of Drummond Walk, has been told court action is being taken after daughter Eileen (12) assaulted a council employee. The council has ...
SLIDESHOW: Melton's sporting heroes honoured.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE Melton sporting community came together last night to celebrate a superb year of achievement across the borough. The 2008 Melton Times Sports Awards night was the biggest in the five-year history of the event with around 200 finalists, guests and sponsors gathering in a ...
SLIDESHOW TWO and /AUDIO: Melton sporting heroes honoured.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THE Melton sporting community came together last night to celebrate a superb year of achievement across the borough. The 2008 Melton Times Sports Awards night was the biggest in the five-year history of the event with around 200 finalists, guests and sponsors gathering in a ...
John calls time on 35-year teaching career.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 4PM A 35-year teaching career in the area has come full circle for John Spence, head- teacher of the popular St Mary's Primary School. He steps down next week to become a link tutor with Nottingham Trent University, supporting and advising the next generation ...
Project Honduras.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY 5PM Improving the lives of poverty-stricken children and families in Honduras is the ultimate goal for a team of 12 from Melton's Trent Vineyard Church. Two years ago seven church members travelled to the city of La Ceiba, one of the least developed cities ...
VIDEO: Melton Times Sports Awards 2008.
Jul 03, 2008 ... VIDEO THURS 5.30PM: Watch Michael Cooke's video of the Melton Times Sports Awards 2008 at Brooksby Hall. More than 200 finalists, guest and sponsored gathered to ...
Carroll left frustrated by bout mix-up.
Jul 03, 2008 ... THURSDAY, 4pm: Boxer Nick Carroll was left frustrated after a last-minute change of opponent scuppered his chances of a second straight victory. Nick, from Melton, was due to fight Diego 'The Bull' Martinez at York Hall in Bethnall Green last Thursday evening. All ...
Wymeswold bomb alert.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY 9AM A landowner was shocked to discover he had dug up a bomb on a building site. At first William Pickavant thought the object he had uncovered with a mechanical digger on his land in Wymeswold was an old piece of farm machinery. But some days ...
Council workers set to go on strike.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY 10AM Council workers in Melton and Leicestershire are set to go on strike for two days in a row over pay. Unison's industrial action committee confirmed last week that local government strike action would go ahead on July 16 and 17. Social workers, ...
Spate of burglaries in Melton.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY 11AM Police in Melton have urged homeowners to secure their homes and sheds this summer following a recent spate of burglaries. Seven or eight burglaries have been reported during the last month at premises left unsecured. People are reminded to ...
Rearsby hit and run appeal.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY 4PM: Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run in Rearsby. At about 8pm on Friday, June 27 a white Citroen Saxo and a woman were involved in a collision outside the Wheel pub, in Melton Road. The victim received minor injuries but the driver failed to ...
Ashby through to Golding Cup final.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY, 9am: Ashby Carington reached the Golding Cup final after a convincing victory over Great Dalby on Sunday. Golding Cup semi-final ASHBY CARINGTON v GREAT DALBY Ashby won by 86 runs After winning the toss and electing to bat tight bowling ...
Buckminster ease through to cup final.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY, noon: Buckminster CC reached the Burrough League Cup final after a low-scoring game. Burrough League Cup semi-final BUCKMINSTER v MELTON TOWN Buckminster won by 7 wkts Simon Oakes nipped out the top order and it was only Farrish's late ...
Andy and Tom pave the way for Park Under 17s.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY, 2pm: A magnificent unbeaten opening stand of 177 between Andy Murdoch and Tom Burton set Quorn a formidable target in 20 overs. Leics Under 17s League EGERTON PARK v QUORN Park won by 37 runs A superb spell by under 13 player Tom Glover ...
Latham House hits back over hospital claims.
Jul 04, 2008 ... Friday 5PM: Latham House has hit back at suggestions it is putting Melton Hospital in danger of closing. Patients have voiced concern that the growing practice is taking work away from Melton Hospital, putting it in danger of closure, particular with the development of Arbon and ...
Thorpe lose battle of the bowlers.
Jul 04, 2008 ... FRIDAY, 4pm: Thorpe lost a low-scoring game which saw great bowling and poor batting from both sides. Division Four THORPE ARNOLD SECOND XI v BARDON HILL FIRST XI Bardon Hill won by 8 runs Bowling first Thorpe soon applied pressure with seven ...
Sheriff takes to the saddle for Hope.
Jul 05, 2008 ... SATURDAY 9AM: The new High Sheriff of Leicestershire is to lead a posse of cyclists from the Atlantic to the Med in September to raise money for the Leicestershire and Rutland charity, Hope Against Cancer. Former Chief Constable of Leicestershire and Rutland David Wyrko, who ...
Drink-driving blitz in Leicestershire.
Jul 05, 2008 ... SATURDAY 10AM: Ninety four motorists face a minimum 12 month ban and a fine of up to [pounds sterling]5,000 after being caught drink driving during Leicestershire Police's summer crackdown. A total of 1,215 drivers were breathalysed during last month's campaign and 85 men and ...
Memorial darts help out village brownies.(Obituary)
Jul 05, 2008 ... SATURDAY, noon: A darts competition run in memory of a former Asfordby pub landlord has helped raise [pounds sterling]150 for village Brownies. The Nick Stanton Memorial Charity Cup is held every year to remember the ...
Juniors help Hamilton men's First team to victory.
Jul 05, 2008 ... SATURDAY, 3pm: Hamilton Tennis Club's men's first team scored another good win with a 6-3 victory over Carisbrooke C. Youngsters Ed Blake and Peter Thorpe led the team and Steve Wallace and Alex Mayhew and Dave Palmer and Tom Keep (left) provided support. *The ladies' ...
Angler Alan claims top haul on tough day.
Jul 06, 2008 ... SUNDAY, noon: The Asfordby and Melton Society of Anglers Open Match on Frisby Pit attracted 54 anglers on Sunday. Frisby was not at its best, but Alan Dixon (Garbolino Lincs County) found it to his liking, taking a 22lb 14oz bag of skimmers on the feeder from peg 52. ...
Sheltons claim Family Foursomes.
Jul 06, 2008 ... SUNDAY, 9am: Family members played together on Sunday to compete for Melton Golf Club's Family Foursomes Trophy. The day was made harder by torrential rain, but husband and wife team John and Elaine Shelton won with net 74.5 from brother and sister Dale and Leah Radford second ...
Motorist who drove at victim jailed.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 11AM A motorist who deliberately ploughed into a mechanic because he tried to persuade him to slow down in a residential street has been jailed for more than three years. Andrew Wand aimed his BMW at David Miller as he stood on the pavement in Kings Road, Long ...
Melton in Bloom judging.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY NOON Judges from East Midlands in Bloom will be running the rule over Melton on Friday and all those on the judging route are being asked to do their bit to help. Melton in Bloom won a silver award for its efforts last year and volunteers have again worked ...
Brooksby Melton College awards.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 1PM A record number of more than 230 young people aged 14 to 16 have gained qualifications towards a vocational career via a scheme run by Brooksby Melton College in conjunction with local schools. The students received their awards from interim principal Jim ...
Holwell Reservoir opening.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 2PM Brown's Hill Quarry nature reserve has doubled in size with the opening of a 12-acre limestone grassland rich in wildflowers. The area, officially opened by Alan Duncan MP, links with up Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust's Holwell Mineral Line ...
Volunteering July.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 4PM Are you interesting in volunteer work and making a difference? Voluntary Action Melton is seeking helpers for Melton Credit Union which has just opened a branch in Market Place. The role includes interviewing clients, taking in savings and filling out loan ...
Talbot powers to London title.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 4PM: Melton powerhouse Jason Talbot walked away with the under-105kg title while representing Leicestershire in London's Strongest Man contest at Woodford at the weekend. Competing against six others and in front of referee Terry Hollands, Britain's Strongest Man 2007, ...
Burton leads from the front.
Jul 07, 2008 ... MONDAY 4PM: Young cricketer Tom Burton helped Loughborough Grammar win through to the Daily Telegraph Schools Twenty/20 finals day to be held at Headingley in September. In the Midlands finals day at Quorn on Friday, Loughborough played Kings Worcester in the first semi-final ...
Leisure pool closed until further notice.
Jul 08, 2008 ... Tuesday 10am The flume pool at Waterfield Leisure Pools in Melton has been closed until futher notice. Melton Council took the decision with immediate effect after a problem was identified in the plant room which need rectifying. A spokeswoman said: "We ...
Town centre boost.
Jul 09, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY 10AM Forty Melton businesses have pledged themselves to get behind efforts to boost the fortunes of the town centre. They took part in a half-day conference at Stapleford Park on Monday to draw up a five year action plan for Melton Town Centre Partnership. ...
Renowned American singer plays at Cowbarn.
Jul 09, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY Noon An evening of music, animals, food and fun is set to entertain revellers at a gig on a farm. Northfield Farm's Moosic in the Cowbarn features American singer songwriter Bob Cheevers alongside Melton's Dan Britton. Bob, whose latest album Fiona's World ...
Melton hauliers joined recent fuel protest in London.
Jul 09, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY 1PM Three Melton hauliers joined the recent fuel protest in London to voice their concerns for the industry. Three Melton hauliers joined the recent fuel protest in London to voice their concerns for the industry. S & J Haulage, Charles Brown & ...
St Francis on song for [pounds sterling]1,000.
Jul 09, 2008 ... the cream of young musical talent in the borough has been rewarded in our Music Makers competition. The aim was to celebrate and promote music in schools and, thanks to generous sponsorship from The Melton building society, [pounds sterling]2,000 was up for grabs. We ...
Football club in crisis.
Jul 09, 2008 ... WEDNESDAY 5PM: Asfordby Amateurs FC are in crisis after the manager walked away from the club taking many of the players and the majority of the committee with him. Stu Dealey, who led his team to the Senior League Division One title last season, had been at odds with the sports ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars accident.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 7.15AM:The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which six people have died. The police were called to the scene of the collision about a mile south of the town centre near Kirby Bellars at 1.54am today. ...
Traditional uniform coming back for Melton school?
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 8.45AM: Uniforms from the last century are back on the agenda for a school firmly in the 21st. King Edward VII pupils may soon be wearing the old grammar school tie, blazer and lion crest in place of polo shirts. The proposed move is linked to the creation of ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars accident UPDATE 1.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 9AM: The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which six people have died. The police were called to the scene of the collision about a mile south of the town centre at 1.54am today. The collision ...
Hairy Bikers hit Melton.
Jul 10, 2008 ... FRIDAY 10am: TV food celebrities The Hairy Bikers were in Melton today filming for their new series. The fun-loving duo, aka Simon King and David Myers, were learning how to raise a traditional Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. They started filming at about 9.30am at Dickinson ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars crash UPDATE 2.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 10AM: The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which six people have died. The police were called to the scene of the collision about a mile south of the town centre at 1.54am today. The ...
A1 traffic diverts through Melton.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY: 10.15AM: The A1 will be fully closed around 1km north of Colsterworth from 6.00pm on Saturday until noon on Sunday. The closure, of around 18 hours, is to permit installation of a new bridge deck over the A1 and also to permit removal of an existing bridge deck. ...
Gipsies move in on soccer field.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY Noon Four gipsy caravans have parked on a football pitch at the Melton Foxes ground on Saxby Road. Melton Foxes president Mick Parker (pictured) discovered the caravans on Tuesday morning. The football club leases the land which is owned by Mars Petcare. He ...
Pool: Ombudsman clears the council.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 1PM Melton Council has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation was launched into alleged maladministration. The Local Government Ombudsman looked into the development of Waterfield Leisure Pools after campaigner Dr Matthew White reported the ...
Test mast to be built on airfield.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 2PM A renewable energy firm wants to build a test mast on the edge of Melton - potentially paving the way for a windfarm. Nuon UK has applied to build a 200ft meteorological tower at the former Melton Airfield to investigate weather conditions and viability ...
TV presenter hands out the awards.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 3PM Brooksby Melton College received a favourable Ofsted report while working towards making itself more cost- effective, interim principal Jim Horrocks told guests, staff and students in his address at the annual prizegiving. "It has been a hectic year but ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars accident UPDATE 3.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 10.50AM: The A607 near Melton Mowbray is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision in which six people have died. Sgt Simon Adkin, speaking to BBC Radio Leicester at 10.30am, said: "We are still trying to establish their identity so hopefully ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars accident UPDATE 4.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 11AM: A county highways spokesman said at 11am the roads would be closed for several hours following the crash in which six people died. Spokesman Mel Atkinson said: "ATC/Radio broadcasts are advising drivers ...
Six die in Kirby Bellars crash UPDATE 5 PICTURES.
Jul 10, 2008 ... THURSDAY 11.30AM: Six young men died earlier today in an horrific crash on the outskirts of Melton near the Great Dalby turn Sgt Simon Adkin, speaking to BBC Radio Leicester at 10.30am, said: "We are still trying to establish their identity so hopefully throughout the day we ...