Trail uncovers treasure hidden in the garden

Birstall Methodist Church's annual garden trail took place in and around Curzon Avenue and Roman Road.

The 16 gardens provided tremendous variety, with an abundance of flowers, trees, shrubs and water features.

There was a garden tombola, plant stall, children's treasure hunt, raffle and ice creams and teas.

About £4,000 was raised, which goes to a multiple sclerosis charity and church funds.

Rothley: The next in the series of charity whist drives organised by Derek Farr will be held at The Rothley Centre, on Mountsorrel Lane, on Thursday, July 2, starting at 7.30pm.

Visitors of all standards will be made most welcome, whether they are from Rothley or anywhere else in the surrounding area.

Husbands Bosworth: Villager Jennifer Rogers took first prize in a 100-strong field that entered a leftover recipe competition sponsored by the waste management team of Leicestershire County Council.

Jennifer created a lemon almond tart using spare dried marzipan and breadcrumbs.

Sapcote: Heritage group members visited Bruntingthorpe airfield for the first of three summer outings. They were able to view the world's last flying Vulcan, the legendary XH558, up close in its hangar.

Lockington and Hemington: The next meeting of Lockington and Hemington Women's Institute will be at the village hall, Hemington Lane, Lockington, on Wednesday, July 1, at 7.30pm.

Long Whatton and Diseworth: The next meeting of Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish Council will be held in the Methodist Church, Main Street, Long Whatton, on Thursday, July 2, at 7.30pm.

Belton: The Patronal Festival of Belton Parish Church was celebrated with a Festival Evensong Service at 6.15pm on Sunday.