existence. By then, coal was being mined in the neighbouring villages and many abandoned their frames and drifted into the mines. Like many other villages Newbold was almost self supporting having its own tailors, blacksmith and wheelwright, butchers and shoemakers. It was no problem for the bakers to obtain flour as three windmills operated in the village. Besides the mill in Mill Lane, a windmill was obtained from Syston in 1812 and was erected on a site near to what is now the Windmill Inn, there was a third mill in Desford Road. Education The local primary school is in Dragon Lane. The school has one class per cohort and an Autism specific Unit. It has a sensory garden, pond and forest school. Churches St. James's Church (1209) A Methodist chapel (1894) A Baptist church (1833) The Bright Hour at the Baptist Church has been running for many years along with the more recently started Grandtots Group. Public houses There are two public houses: the Jubilee and the Windmill (which is in Brascote) plus a working men's club. Sport A short-lived greyhound racing track existed in the village, which started racing on 15 April 1930. The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body the National Greyhound Racing Club) and was known as a flapping track, which was the nickname given to independent tracks. The exact location of the track is presently unknown. References External links Village website Newbold Verdon Parish Newbold Verdon library St. James Church Hall Newbold Verdon Baptist Church Bright Hour The Churches of Newbold Verdon Villages in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth