BARROW-UPON-SOAR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Contacts:
Warden - David Edwards
Deputy Warden - Betty Turner
Community Education Administrator - Carol Westbury
Telephone: Humphrey Perkins High School 01509 412385
CHAIR:
Judith Rodgers
155 Nottingham Road,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Tel: 01509 412063
VICE CHAIR:
George Robinson
51 Sileby Road,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Tel: 01509 415062
TREASURER:
David Rodgers
155 Nottingham Road,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Tel: 01509 412063
The Association has two main objectives:-
1. To manage the Community Centre - which is the entire campus of
Humphrey Perkins High School
and
2. To play an effective role in the social activities of the village,
for example by filling needs not met by other organisations.
The Governing Body of the Association is the Council, which meets
four times a year. Council meetings are open to all members of the village
Á dates from the Village Diary and from Barrow Voice. A number of sub-committees
are responsible for particular activities and some of these have their
own entry.
Services offered by the Community Association include Evening Class
Programme, support to community groups, facilities for sport, recreational,
educational and leisure, community newspaper, bar and social events.
The Governors of Humphrey Perkins also offer an Evening Class Programme,
a summer playscheme (BOSCAPS), swimming activities and a full youth
club.
If you are interested in starting a new activity in the village, the
Association is a good first contact. Financial assistance and/or subsidised
use of the Community Centre may be available.
Any of the Officers of the Association will be pleased to talk to
you.
A guide giving full details of the services offered by the Community
Association is available from the school reception or telephone 01509
412385.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PANTOMIME GROUP
The group puts on a pantomime at the beginning of each year sometimes
followed by another production in the late autumn. If you would like
to use your talent at acting, singing, music, production, painting scenery,
making costumes or being part of a stage crew, please come along.
The group is particularly keen to encourage adult members. You donÃt
have to have experience. Come and learn new skills and find new friends
too !
We meet in the hall at Humphrey Perkins High School each Wednesday
at 7.15 p.m.
For further information contact:
Mrs J Rodgers 01509 412063 or Mrs S Rodgers 01509 416533
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Humphrey Perkins High School and Barrow-upon-Soar Community Centre
are one and the same place so every part of the campus is available
for use by members of the community:- Community Lounge, Halls, Gym,
Swimming Pool, Youth Club, Classrooms, Playing Fields etc.
Over seventy organisations affiliate to the Community Association
each year and use our Community Centre facilities on either an occasional
or regular basis. These cover a vast range of activities. If you have
an interest you would like to pursue, why not telephone us and ask if
this interest is available, if it is, we shall be able to put you in
touch with the appropriate secretary. If not, and there is sufficient
interest shown in a particular activity, perhaps we may be able to organise
something ourselves. Incidentally we always aim to keep our charges
as low as possible because we want people to use what we have on offer.
You can also hire out facilities for private functions Á Wedding Receptions,
Birthday Parties, meetings, exhibitions etc. The charges for these depend
on the length of time and facilities required. We will gladly supply
quotations on request. Both halls have stage lighting, the main hall
having a stage. Staging units are available for use in the smaller hall.
The Community Association itself organises a variety of functions
each year, details of which are published in the press and via posters
in the village. Come along and join us at these events:-
For more information: Telephone 01509 412385 and ask for a User Handbook.
Contacts:
Warden -David Edwards
Deputy Warden - Betty Turner
Community Education Administrator - Carol Westbury
Youth Tutor - Soroya MacDonald
BARROW & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION
We have been twinned with Marans for 5 years, though the links between
the two communities are much older.
Our main aim is to develop friendship and understanding between the
two communities.
These include: Wine tasting, French Evenings, French language classes,
Barn dances, Quiz nights, Millionaires Evenings, Weekends away, Theatre
visits, and Gastronomic Evenings
Anyone who lives in the catchment area of Humphrey Perkins High School
is welcome to join us. We are actively trying to increase our membership.
Meetings: Variable
We try to have a visit to Marans or from Marans each year.
There are social occasions etc. with a French theme throughout the year.
Chairperson:
Mrs S Rodgers
01509 416533
Treasurer:
Mr M Morley
01509 412982
Contact:
Secretary
Mrs K Timmons
4 Beveridge Street
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 416168
BARROW VOICE
Barrow Voice is a free community magazine produced quarterly by a
group of volunteers. It is funded by local advertising together with
a small contribution from the Community Association. Barrow Voice aims
above all to be readable with a mix of topical news stories, readersÃ
opinions and a more light-hearted look at village life. It is a ŒvoiceÃ
for everyone in the community.
The Barrow Voice website complements and supports the paper edition
and can be found at www.barrowvoice.co.uk
The editorial team meets on average six times a year and new members
are always welcome.
Interested ?
Contact the Editor
Frances Thompson
17 North Street
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 414068
editor@barrowvoice.co.uk
THE ROUNDHOUSE
The Roundhouse started life as the village lock-up but now serves
as a small community building right in the centre of Barrow. Owned by
the Parish Council and managed by the Community Association, it houses
a village map created by the community as a snapshot of life in Barrow
in 1996.
During the summer months it is opened by a group of volunteers on
Saturday mornings and hosts a changing programme of exhibitions and
displays. Community groups are encouraged to book a morning to promote
their organisation or advertise an event. New ideas for small-scale
displays or events are always welcome.
Contact:
David Rodgers
01509 412063
rodgers_david@hotmail.com
Frances Thompson
01509 414068
frances@barrow414.freeserve.co.uk
HEALTH CENTRE DOCTORS
Doctors in the Barrow-upon-Soar area include:-
Health Centre
27 High Street,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 413525
Doctors:
Dr D Dayah, Dr Susan Duffy,
Dr Sarah Parker, Dr N H R Simpson
Health Centre
9 The Banks,
Sileby
Telephone: 01509 812343
Doctors: Dr A French, Dr S Jones,
Dr R Palin, Dr H Unitt
Highgate Surgery
5 Storer Close,
Sileby
Telephone: 01509 816364
Doctors: Dr M K Lakhani
Quorn Medical Centre
1 Station Road,
Quorn
Telephone: 01509 412232
Doctors: Dr C R Barlow, Dr M Bourne, Dr S J Clay,
Dr Susan A Cullis, Dr M F Frost, Dr K Oliver
AREA HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Duty Clerk
The Health Centre
27 High Street
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 412472 (during open times only)
OPEN TIMES:
Monday to Friday:
8.30 a.m. Á 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. Á 5.00 p.m. (Friday 4.30 p.m.)
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Health Visitor, District Nurses, School Nurses, Audiology, Chiropody,
Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Parent-craft and Relaxation, Poste Anti-natal
Classes
For additional details, telephone or call and see the Duty Clerk.
THE PARISH COUNCIL
The Barrow-upon-Soar Parish Council meets at 7.15 p.m. on the first
Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Rooms, North Street.
The agenda for the meetings and the approved minutes of previous meetings
are normally displayed on the Parish Council Notice Board, outside the
Public Library in North Street , together with a list of all the current
Councillors.
Sub-Committee of the Council meet from time to time to discuss:-
a) Playing fields
b) Cemetery and other grounds
c) Planning
d) General
The Annual Parish Council Meeting is held in April when the Annual
Accounts are presented. The Chairman gives a report on the previous
yearÃs activities and any special points affecting the life of the village
are open for public discussion. Members of the public are welcome to
any of the monthly Parish Council Meetings.
Letters to the Council should be addressed to the Clerk.
Contact:
Mrs Lesley Bell,
The Clerk to the Council
Barrow-upon-Soar Parish Council
6 High Street
Barrow-upon-Soar
Leics. LE12 8PY
Telephone & Fax: 01509 416016
BARROW-UPON-SOAR LIBRARY
Leicestershire Libraries and Information Services
Librarian:
Ann Brine,
Barrow-upon-Soar Library
North Street,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 413160
Fax: 01509 621094
Barrow-upon-Soar Library is part of the Leicestershire County Council
network of libraries. The wide range of services offered included a
collection of adult fiction books with separate sections for romance,
science fiction, westerns and books in large print. There is also a
varied selection of non-fiction books on subjects such as cookery, gardening,
DIY, travel and sport. The Library also stocks books on tape.
The Library has a Joint Help Point set up by Leicestershire County
Council and Charnwood Borough Council. There is lots of information
on council departments and services as well as free phone or fax link
to County Hall and the Borough Council. A computer terminal provides
access and information on local clubs and organisations, job vacancies,
health information etc., and there are plenty of helpful leaflets to
take away. You can also telephone the Leicester Mercury for free.
The small but useful reference section includes a set of British
telephone directories, while the local studies collection contains material
and information about Barrow-upon-Soar and the surrounding area. There
is also a microfiche reader to read Barrow-upon-Soar and Walton-on-the-Wolds
Parish records.
The childrenÃs section caters for all ages from 0 - teenage. There
is a wide variety of picture books, easy reading, general fiction and
teenage novels as well as non-fiction books for hobbies, personal interest
and school work.
The Library has a small selection of newspapers and there is also
a photocopier. A Village Diary provides information about events in
the village.
As Leicestershire Libraries and Information Service is a Countywide
service, borrowers at Barrow-upon-Soar Library have access to books
and other library material all over Leicestershire. (This is usually
done through the request service, for which there is a small charge).
You can also use your library card in any Leicestershire Library.
Membership of the Library is free to anyone of any age, either living
or working in Barrow-upon-Soar and the surrounding district.
OPENING HOURS
Monday 2.00 p.m. Á 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Á 12.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. Á 5.00 p.m.
Friday 10.00 a.m. Á 12.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. Á 7.00 p.m
Saturday 10.00 a.m. Á 12.30 p.m.
BISHOP BEVERIDGE CLUB
The Club organises various social events:-
Monday:
2.30 p.m. Á 4.30 p.m. Slide Shows (last Monday in the month)
Tuesday:
2.30 p.m. Á 4.30 p.m. Social gatherings with demonstrations and speakers
when ever possible (Bingo first Tuesday in the month).
Wednesday:
2.30 p.m. Á 4.30 p.m. Social gatherings with demonstrations and speakers
when ever possible.
Thursday:
10.00 a.m. Á 11.00 a.m. Coffee Morning All Welcome
2.30 p.m. Á 4.30 p.m. Whist Drive All Welcome
7.00 pm. Á 8.00 p.m. Exercise for health for the over 50Ãs
Friday:
12.30 p.m. Luncheon Club (every third Friday in the month)
The Club also have various coach and theatre outings during the year.
Generally the Bishop Beveridge Club tries to look after its own members.
The Comforts Committee visits sick and house-bound members, taking gifts
and cards, especially at Easter and Christmas. Villagers over 75 years
of age, not necessarily members are invited in turn but we cannot, of
course, cover everyone in this way. Volunteer visitors would be welcome.
We need helperÃs with the teas on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons,
also cooks for the Luncheon Club. We have a wheel chair which we loan
out. Our committee members would help other organisations if called
upon to do so if within our capabilities.
Contact:
Chairperson
Mrs B Long
31 Welland Road,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 412844
Secretary
Mrs W Hardy
3 Adkins Court,
Barrow-upon-Soar
Telephone: 01509 414093
FURTHER INFORMATION
In addition to the organisations listed in this booklet there are
many more affiliated groups that meet at Humphrey Perkins on a regular
basis that are not advertised on this website.
If you would like information on a particular activity please contact:
Humphrey Perkins High School between 10.00 a.m. Á 3.30 p.m.
Telephone: 01509 412395
Fax: 01509 620902
office@humphrey perkins.leics.sch.uk
carol-w@humphreyperkins.leics.sch.uk
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