The new Broughton Community Bus went on a lovely day trip on Wednesday 13th September. It transported some local residents who attend the weekly coffee morning to Foxton Locks. The sun was shining, there were lots of boats to watch as well as lunch, a glass of wine and ice cream! This is one of our […]
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To celebrate the Coronation, the BAVG groups enjoyed a luncheon and dance in the Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday. Lots of food, fun and flag waving to celebrate the occasion. Thanks to all those that came and made it memorable and the wonderful volunteers who made it happen. God save the King!
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The Community Carol Concert held last night in the village hall was a sell out success! The Salvation Army were wonderful and the community carol singing too. A big thank you to all the BAVG volunteers who made it happen, from helping with the raffle, refreshments and transport. Plus all the local businesses who were
A memorable Platinum Jubilee celebration was had by all in the grounds of St Mary’s Church, under the canopy of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee tree, on Thursday 2nd June 2022. The sun shone, the tea and cakes flowed, the music played and a relaxing time was had by all. A big thank you to the church
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Our proactive gardeners spent some time carefully planting up the new Parish Council planters that sit at 3 of the entrance roads into our village. We were advised on plant choice by Jess at Tinglebug Plant Centre and have chosen a selection of seasonal colour as well as shrubs and grasses that will that will
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On Saturday 29th May twenty one willing volunteers descended on the wildlife area situated at the rear of the church yard, with the aim of clearing away the invasive weeds. This gives more room for the lovely wildflowers and plants that are already there to thrive and allows us to see which areas need some
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We are delighted to receive recognition and thanks from the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire for our strength, resilience and the wonderful contribution made during these extraordinary and challenging times. Thank you to all BAVG Volunteers
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Broughton Astley Parish Council secured a grant in the form of 50 sapling trees to be planted in a conservation area of the village. These consisted of Oak, Hazel and Crab Apple. BAVG secured an extra 20 Oak bringing the total to 70 trees. With the help of some willing volunteers from our conservation and
Monday 29th March, the first day we really feel we can see the end of lockdown in the not too far off distance! With the new rules allowing 6 people to meet outside, socially distanced, we arranged to 3 groups of six to start in different areas of Broughton Astley brook to remove rubbish and
Following a lot of work, taking advice and help from Rural Communities Council Leicestershire and a few other sources, along with filling in a ‘few’ forms we were delighted to receive news from the Charity Commission that our application had been accepted and BAVG are an official registered charity from 15th October 2020. This means
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