Ashby Life Magazine March 2016 by Ashby Life

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One of the things I love about living in Ashby is the constant choice of local events – there is always something going on! This month’s issue is jam packed with upcoming dates for your diary so get ready... on Sunday 20th March the Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race returns – we’ve got more details on page 96. On Saturday 9th April local volunteers will come together to clear up the town in the third ‘Ashby’s Big Tidy Up’ – find out more on page 8. The Town Council have lots planned from the Gusto Food Festival in May to celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday in June – it’s all on page 20. Looking for ideas for some family fun in the Easter holidays? Turn to page 58 for inspiration. Finally, The Ashby Arts Festival (page 77) runs from 27th to 30th May – we will have more details in next month’s issue. With all this and much more going on, it can be difficult to keep up to date with the latest events happening near you. See how we can help through the all new #whatsonashby on page 100.

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Contents

Spotlight On... 08 This Month 12 Castle Medical Group 16 Ashby Town Council 20 Venture Theatre News 24 Whats On 28/29 On The Beat... 32 In Your Garden 36 Ashby Museum News 40 Seasonal Recipes 44 Christadelphian Church 48 A Walk in the Forest 52 Ashbeian MTG News 56 What’s On for Families 58 Thought for the Month 59 Money Matters 62 Community Board 66 Fitness Tips 70 Puzzle Page 74 Ashby Library News 78 Storytime 82 Easter Services 84/85 Easter Recipe Extra 88 In Your Home 92 It’s Local 96 Fun Quiz 98 #whatsonashby 100 Book Reviews 104 Just 4 Fun 108 Chess Puzzle 112 Young Ashby 114 Puzzle Solutions 116 Business Directory 118

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Returning for a Third Year!

Volunteers are being encouraged to come forward to help with ‘Ashbys Big Tidy Up’. In association with NWLDC Street Action Team, Ashby Town Council and the Keep Britain Tidy ‘Big Tidy Up’ Campaign the third litter pick is being organised throughout Ashby. The event takes place on Saturday 9th April between 2pm and 4.30pm. The tidy up starts at seven locations throughout Ashby and everyone litter picks their way to Hood Park Leisure Centre where refreshments will be available. Anyone can volunteer to help. No experience is necessary but experienced Litter Pickers are encouraged to act as Team Leaders for less experienced volunteers. Litter picks, bags and safety vests will be provided but volunteers need to wear suitable clothing, gloves and sturdy footwear. Young people under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. A ‘Trash to Treasure’ hunt will take place during the tidy up. Youngsters who bag recyclable cans and plastic bottles will be able to exchange them for a gold chocolate coins.

Depending on the number of volunteers available it’s hoped that most areas in and around Ashby will be picked free of litter. Refreshments will be available free of charge to all registered volunteers. WHY VOLUNTEER? • It’s enjoyable – you’ll get outside in the fresh air and meet other local people • Make a difference – you’ll see the effects and want to keep it looking good • Prevent further littering – it’s a fact that people are less likely to litter in a clean area (and they feel safer) The latest information is available on the website www.ashbysbigtidyup.org.uk where volunteers can find details of sponsors, useful information, register their interest in helping and suggest areas that may be in need of a ‘tidy up’. Alternatively, you can call Marie at Ashby Carpets 01530 560233 or email info@ashbysbigtidyup.org.uk

WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO RUN THIS EVENT IN 2017? If you are a business / group / organisation / individual with or without experience of event planning, the current organiser would be interested in hearing from you. Please email Marie at info@ashbysbigtidyup.org.uk

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this month Treat Mum this Mother’s Day, with a luxurious beauty gift that she’d probably never dream of buying for herself.

Beauty Gifts for Mother’s Day Clarins’ make-up palettes(1) are some of the best on the market in my opinion, and their latest offering is no exception. The Natural Glow Eye Shadow Palette, £33, features five very wearable shades, from light beige to warm brown, all housed in an attractive rose-gold coloured compact. They’re easy to apply, and the palette is perfect for keeping in a handbag to transform a natural day time look into night time glam. Get it quick though; it’s a limited edition, and if previous incarnations are anything to go by, it’s likely to sell out pretty fast.

If you’re looking to earn some serious brownie points, perfume is the way to go. Connock London‘s Kukui(2) is brimming with floral 2 notes, including gardenia, Moroccan rose, white jasmine and calla lily, but it’s given a grown-up, oriental twist with notes of sandalwood, vetiver, white amber and warm vanilla. The result is a truly gorgeous fragrance, and the bottle looks rather 1 lovely sat out on display as well. There’s a very good chance this could become her new favourite scent. At £75 for 100ml, it’s not cheap, but consider it part-payment for all that teenage angst she had to deal with. Buying a treat for a mum-to-be? Neal’s Yard Remedies Mothers range(3) has been specially formulated to nurture women during pregnancy. The range includes a balm, massage oil and bath oil. The balm and massage oil can help to prevent stretch marks, while the bath oil aids relaxation and a restful night’s sleep, as well as softening skin. (It also smells rather lovely too.) Prices start from £15, so the range is great value, as a little goes a long way and each bottle is packed with high quality, natural ingredients, such as lavender oil, neroli and mandarin essential oils.

The Eco Chic Body Lotion and Shower Gel(4) gift set by Green Energy Organics is ideal if you’re on a budget this Mother’s Day. Priced at £14.95, this is luxury on a shoestring. Not only are the shower gel and lotion packed with skin friendly oils, such as avocado and jojoba, but they smell divine, with notes of blackcurrant, rose, myrrh, jasmine, tonka bean, vanilla, and white musk. They’re also very gentle, as they don’t contain any dyes, sodium lauryl sulphate or parabens. Available from millabaci.com 4 Dashing out last minute to buy a gift? Head to Marks and Spencer and check out their Pure Relaxing(5) range. Team the body wash, body lotion and hand & nail cream with either the candle or diffuser to create an at-home spa experience. Products are scented with lavender, geranium and other oils to help mum relax, unwind and de-stress. Throw in a glass of prosecco and some music, and there’s little doubt you’ll be seen as the favourite child. Prices start from £6. Kate Duggan : www.kateduggan.co.uk

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castle medical group

MONTHLY UPDATE

On Monday 18th April 2016 Castle Medical Group will be moving to a new clinical computer system called SystmOne.

This is a major piece of work for the practice team and we ask for your help, support and patience over the coming weeks. There may be some disruption to services leading up to and during the ‘Go-Live’ week from 18th April.

The practice has made a decision to change the GP clinical record system to a new clinical records system, which brings additional benefits to both the practice and patients. SystmOne is currently used in GP practices, Child Health services, Community services, Hospitals and Out of Hours services and many more. SystmOne has an important function of records sharing, where, if you happen to use any of the above services, they may be able to access your medical records, with your consent.

Despite training and preparation, there is no doubt that for the first few weeks we are going to be slower and we ask that you please be patient with our staff as they get to grips with the new system. We will be releasing further information regarding how we will run our clinics in next month’s issue.

Castle Medical Group, 118 Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics., LE65 2LP.

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ashby town council

Backwards to go

FORWARDS...

Hospice Hope and a number of local charities. You’ll be glad to hear this means a second Ashby Santa Fun Run has already been scheduled for Sunday 4th December and this year we hope to see it even bigger and better!

THE Town Council wishes to pass on its condolences to the friends and family of Lorna Titley. Lorna (pictured below) worked closely with the council on a number of initiatives as she did with various groups and committees throughout the town. She will be sadly missed by all in Ashby.

2016 DATES TO REMEMBER... Looking forward there’s lots coming up in the next few months for Ashby residents to enjoy. This month sees the ever popular Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race. If you’re not running, then be sure to head down and show your support along the route. It all starts at 10am on Sunday 20th March – see page 20 for full details. A LOOK BACK AT 2015... As this is the first council newsletter of 2016 it is definitely worth looking back at the many events held at the end of last year. Both the Remembrance and Armistice Day events were huge successes. The new route from Ivanhoe School worked extremely well and the turnout for both was incredible with many more people taking part than in previous years. They proved to be a real credit to the town.

Ashby’s Christmas Celebrations were in full swing at the end of November with crowds turning out to enjoy the Christmas Market and Food & Drink Fair on Market Street. The first ever Ashby Santa’s Fun Run exceeded all expectations with 625 Santa’s taking part on the day. Through sponsorship and donations an amazing £6,278 has been raised for

The Gusto Food and Drink Festival will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May. It promises to be quite an event with the Saturday dedicated to food and drink bringing you the best local and regional produce and the Sunday highlighting a fantastic range of artisanal goods. All of this will run alongside and in conjunction with this year’s Ashby Arts Festival and the many free activities being co-ordinated by the Friends of the Bath Grounds.

In June celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday will take the shape of a grand street party. Market Street will be closed to traffic and laid out with tables ready for party picnics. Details are being finalised and will soon be available on the town council website. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with all developments.

AND FINALLY...

The town council are keen to encourage the creation of an ‘Ashby in Bloom’ committee. This could improve the look of many areas throughout the town centre and has been a huge success in other towns. Anyone interested in organising, volunteering or sponsoring should get in touch with Jack Fargher (Town Clerk).

DATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS are published on the Community Board page of Ashby Life each month. The public are welcome to attend and there is always a slot for public questions. Find out more about your Town Council by visiting the offices at Legion House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, calling 01530 416961 or via the website at: www.ashbytowncouncil.org.uk

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venture theatre news Running the theatre, and putting on a production, involves a whole lot of teamwork, both on stage, behind the scenes and front of house. But it would all be a waste of effort if there was no audience – and that’s where our publicity team come in!

‘What’s on...’

LETTING people know what’s on at the theatre is probably one of the most difficult things to do. How often do we hear people say “Oh I didn’t know that was on,” after a play has finished? Yet we do our best to use every means possible to advertise all our events. The Ashby Tourist Information Centre does a great job distributing posters and flyers as well as talking to people who come in to the TIC. They also have an emailing list to let people know what is going on in and around Ashby, so if you are not on it, give them your email address straight away. Jim Joyce, one of our team members also spends a lot of time taking posters and flyers round to surrounding villages as well as shops and other places in town. We are very lucky to have such a talented poster designer. Dave Steward has been creating imaginative and eye-catching posters for us for many years. The large poster on the side of the theatre in North Street is often the first way people notice what is on at the theatre.

But in this digital age that’s not enough! We also make good use of social media – please ‘Like’ us on Facebook (Venture Theatre Ashby) or follow us on Twitter (@VentureTheatre) and, of course, ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk. Directors and perhaps a member of the cast will usually be interviewed on Hermitage FM Radio and BBC Radio Leicester whenever a play is coming up. If you come to a play and buy a programme, you will find details of forthcoming plays, Jazz Club evenings and other events. We like to help other community groups such as the Lyric Rooms Film Nights and the Ashby Theatre-Goers Club by allowing them to advertise free of charge in our programme and in return, they help to advertise our events. That’s what community groups should be about, helping each other! Of course, all this takes teamwork to achieve and if you are thinking of becoming a member of the theatre, and think you could help, then you will be made very welcome. Club nights are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 8.30pm. Pop in and meet us!

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March 1st March Ashby Royal British Legion – Meets on the first Tuesday of the month (except January, August and November), at Ivanhoe Social Club, 1 Wilfred Place, Ashby LE65 2GW at 7pm. Visitors welcome, for more details call 01530 417 747 or email ashby.royalbritish legion@gmail.com. Blackfordby WI – ‘A-Z of Calke’. Blackfordby Village Hall, 7pm, visitors welcome. For more information contact Gill Massey 01283 212 380. 2nd March Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club – ‘National Trust Stoneywell, Charnwood Forest’ by R Mitchell. Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe Technology College at 7.30pm to 9pm. There is no joining fee or annual subscription, just a minimal charge of £1.50 per meeting. All are welcome. For further information call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197 or email juliesportsfan@ yahoo.co.uk. 3rd March Ashby Castle WI - Geoff Harris, Toastmaster. Geoff will entertain you with ‘A Toastmaster's Tales’ at 2pm at Ashby Congregational Church. Visitors are always welcome. £4 to include tea and cake. For further information contact Fran on 01530 414 933. 5th March ‘Spring Concert’ – featuring Concordia Choir, Ashby Ukulele Group and guest performers. At Holy Trinity Church, Ashby

7.30pm. Tickets £8 to include refreshments. You can buy tickets from group members, Ashby TIC on 01530 411 767 or call Sheila Neate on 01530 414 539. Proceeds to Christian Aid. The Savannah Jazz Band Venture Jazz Club, tickets £10 from Ashby TIC. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. Disney Delights and Musical Magic - A magical evening of music and dance with Expressions Dance Academy and local singing star Natalie Nightingale. Century Theatre at Snibston, starts 6.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Book online at www.century theatre.co.uk or call 01530 278 444. 8th March Ashby De la Zouch Civic Society – Dressing Richard III. Go and see Richard Knox and Dominic Smee (star of Richard III TV Documentary) demonstrate designing and fitting medieval armour. Meetings at Legion House, 27a South Street, Ashby, LE65 1BQ at 7.45pm. For more information call Susanne on 01530 415 654. 9th March Ashby Wine Circle – ‘Call my Bluff’ fun wine tasting quiz. For more details call Barry Clarke on 01530 417 110. Meetings held 7.30pm on the second Wednesday in the month at Brown Court, Atkinson Road, Westfields, Ashby, LE65 2LZ. 10th March Mark Steel – ‘Who do I think I am?’ The popular

stand-up comedian's latest touring show as he tells of his journey of discovery trying to track down his mother, who put him up for adoption 55 years ago. Century Theatre at Snibston, starts 8pm. Tickets £15. Book online at www.centurytheatre. co.uk or call 01530 278 444. 11th March Packington Film Club presents ‘Two by Two’ (U) animation adventure, comedy. Packington memorial hall 6.15pm for 6.45pm start. Lady in the Van (12A) Maggie Smith stars in the true story of an old lady who lived in her old van in playwright Alan Bennett's driveway, for ﬁfteen years. Century Theatre at Snibston starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50 pay on the door. Call 01530 278 444 for more details.. 12th March ’An Evening with Anne Boleyn' - Join Lesley Smith, historical speaker and curator of Tutbury Castle in her portrayal of Anne Boleyn. Please note that the talk is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old. Venue is St Helen’s Church, Ashby. For further event information and to purchase tickets, please contact Ashby de la Zouch Town Council on 01530 416 961 or email info@ ashbytowncouncil.org.uk. Tickets £12.50 each, (ticket to include light refreshments and a glass of wine or soft drink). Tickets also available on the door subject to availability.

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14th March Resurrection the Royal Celebrate the Easter story with music from the band, 'Parking Space' and a variety of local speakers. At 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The Royal, Station Road, Ashby. Charnwood Flower Guild - ﬂower demonstration ‘Sensations of Spring’ by Laura Leong, Chelsea Florist of the Year 2015. The Adult School, Bridge Road, Coalville, LE67 3PW at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £6. For more details call 01530 450 595. Ashby History Society – ‘From Swannington Incline to Derby Roundhouse’. David Benson will illustrate signiﬁcant elements of the early railway age in this area. Meeting held at Methodist Church, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch commencing at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome to attend talks £3. For more details call Susanne Tandy on 01530 415 654. Ashby Canal Association invites you to an entertaining illustrated presentation by author Phil Clayton entitled ‘Joeys, Joshers and James’, a look at the Canals of Birmingham, their history, development, and how they have changed. At 7.30pm at Donisthorpe Wodlands Centre (DM's) Church St, Donisthorpe DE12 7PY. All welcome. Admission free. 16th March Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club – ‘The Floating Garden’, Madeira by C Hobday. Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe Technology College at 7.30pm to 9pm. There is no joining fee or

annual subscription, just a minimal charge of £1.50 per meeting. All are welcome for any or all of their meetings, for further information call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197 or email juliesportsfan@ yahoo.co.uk. Cycle Lamps - Trevor Stewart is giving a talk on Cycle Lamps at 2pm, Ashby de la Zouch Museum. The cost is £3 to include refreshments. 18th March LRWT North West Group – Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood Normanton le Heath. Gerald Price of the Woodland Trust explores the development of the woodland, and considers the many factors which will aﬀect its future development. Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby, 7.30pm. Entry £2. For more details please call David Maltby on 01530 222 934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412 410. 19th March Ashby Farmers Market – 9am to 2pm at Manor House South Street. Bringing you the ﬁnest foods from the region and specialist stalls. Free parking. Broom Leys Choral Society – presents Dvorak's Mass in D + Hear my Prayer and other

individual items. Musical director is Charles Patterson, guest Soloist is Caroline Palmer and guest Organist Simon Headley. At 7.30pm, St. John's Parish Church, Hugglescote. Tickets £8 from any society member or ring Marion Simpson on 01530 450 217. Ballroom and Sequence Dancing - With organist Phil Brown. Blackfordby Village Hall, from 8pm to 11pm. Admission £3, bar/refreshments/raﬄe. For more information call 01283 213 481 or 01283 224 839. Talon – ‘The Acoustic collection’. Talon return as part of their national In ‘The Raw 2016 tour’. Century Theatre at Snibston, starts 7.30pm. Tickets £16 advance, £17 on the door. Book online at www.centurytheatre. co.uk or call 01530 278 444. 20th March Casablanca (U) - Classic action as Humphrey Bogart takes on the Nazis, with Ingrid Bergman and Claude Rains. A Silver Screenings Vintage Cinema presentation plus full supporting programme. Century Theatre at Snibston, tickets are Adult £5, Groups (10+) £4, Child £3.50, carers free. Pay on the door.

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23rd March AFAR – (Active Forum for Active Retirement) will be meeting at Prior Park Community Room Ashby at 2.15pm for an interesting talk by the Air Ambulance. Members £2 non-members £3 which includes light refreshments. Everyone welcome. 26th March LRWT North West Group – Guided visit to Jubilee Wood with Gerald Price. Come to explore this rapidly developing new plantation in spring. Meet at 2pm in the car park between Normanton and Heather G.R. 385115. For more information please call David Maltby on 01530 222 934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412 410. 26th March Holiday Bible Club Forgiveness, Fulﬁlment and Fish! Come along at 9.30am for 'breakfast on the beach' followed by activities exploring the Easter story through craft, games, music and stories. Ending at 12noon. Ashby Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street. For more information contact Catherine Booton thebootons@aol.com, 01530 563 301.

ﬁrst Easter Egg Fun Run/Walk in aid of Leicestershire charity Wishes 4 Kids. Suitable for the whole family (pushchair friendly), you will follow a scenic 3k route around the lakeside paths. Places, must be booked in advance, limited spaces available. Cost £6.50 per person (Under 3's free). ALL monies will go directly towards granting wishes for very poorly children in Leicestershire. https:// www.facebook.com/event s/976122049129123/.

April 2nd April Remi Harris and his Band - Venture Jazz Club, tickets £10 from Ashby TIC. Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

27th March Market Bosworth Farmers Market – Every fourth Sunday of the month from 9am to 2.30pm at Market Square, Market Bosworth CV13 0LJ. Bringing you the ﬁnest foods from the region and specialist stalls.

5th April Visit to Beaumanor Hall (not their usual 2nd Tuesday). Join them for a tour of this beautiful hall and grounds plus refreshments. Home to the Herrick family and an important WW2 listening Y station working alongside Bletchley. Call John White 01530 412 355 to book, car share possible, visitors welcome. For details visit ashbydelazouchcivic society.webs.com.

Easter Egg 3K Fun Run/Walk Join the Easter Egg Hunt at Hicks Lodge on Sunday 27th March at 10.30am and take part in their very

Blackfordby WI – Mystical Rainbows. Blackfordby Village Hall, 7pm, visitors welcome. For more information contact Gill Massey 01283 212 380.

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on the beat Hello everyone...

LEICESTERSHIRE Police is warning residents that it will no longer hold key holder details and is encouraging people to register their details with ‘Icebook’ instead. For many years, the force has held the details of key holders and people with key safes; however, it has proved very difficult to keep up to date. As of Friday 20th November 2015, Leicestershire Police no longer held those details on its databases instead officers and call handlers now get the information from Icebook. Icebook is the UK’s only online secure ‘In Case of Emergency' database. It holds emergency contact details which are updated by the individual which increases the accuracy of the available data which is essential when the emergency services need them quickly. The force has contacted everyone currently on its database and asked them to transfer their details. However, it is also encouraging everyone in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to input their details on the database.

Icebook is a national database which enables officers and call handlers to instantly access important information in emergency situations. Getting accurate next of kin information quickly can often be problematic particularly at the scene of a major or critical incident as mobile phones are often locked. We would really urge everyone to use Icebook as you just never know when those details might be needed. Paul Stubbs, Managing Director of Icebook says "I’m delighted to be working with Leicestershire Police, ensuring Icebook is accessible across Leicestershire and Rutland. Emergency services haven’t, until now, had any reliable method of accessing accurate records of emergency contact information. Icebook provides an opportunity to significantly increase accuracy and speed of sharing information, at times when every second counts! “Basic access to the system which provides identification and next of kin details is completely free of charge to the public. Additional information in respect of householders and business users will require membership, which attracts a modest fee for the services. However, the additional functionality could easily pay for itself over and over on the first occasion it is required." With Icebook, the public choose what information they would like to share and once submitted can immediately be accessed if required by staff within the Police control room free of charge. In order to register your details with Icebook or find out more information about Icebook's products and services visit https://www.icebook.co.uk

PC MARK ARJOO

call: 101 voicemail ID: 1667 email: mark.arjoo@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

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in your garden RHS Show Garden Medalist, Francesca Sinclair, looks at how to make the most of your garden and garden jobs for this time of year. Francesca offers a full garden design service - find out more at www.francescasinclair.co.uk favourite is Alchemilla mollis, a tough plant and a prolific self-seeder that will give sulphur yellow sprays of flowers above pretty frilly leaves. This plant is also a useful front of border plant that will softly spill on to the edge of a path. In dry shade a handy plant is Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’. It is evergreen and has cheery little yellow flowers above very slender graceful stems. Moving up from ground cover to give more height to a shady space, in the wetter planting areas, grow Astilbe and Iris sibirica. Both will give colour when they flower. Ferns are very useful in the shade and can give a wow factor introducing architectural structure and impact. The impressive shiny big leaf of Fatsia japonica is superb as a specimen plant and will give planting height and looks quite tropical. If your shady garden is particularly wet and there is a lawn, routine spiking will help. In boggy planting areas, particularly where the soil is heavy clay, mixing sharp sand with garden compost or well rotted manure into planting areas once or twice a year will improve the soil and drainage no end. Placing leaf mould and an annual mulch of garden compost on the top of planting beds is a good annual spring routine. If you don’t initially mix and dig in the mulch yourself then the garden worms will do some of the work for you. Brighten the winter garden and early spring with Snowdrops and Primula vulgaris. These two plants in pots by a shaded door will make a brighter welcoming entrance. In late spring Primulas can be transplanted from pots into borders to multiply and spread under a tree to give colour in the following spring. A good back bone plant, either as a specimen shrub or grown as a hedge in shade is Camelia. It has the advantage of being evergreen with stunning flowers in spring which can range from cream to red. For a later show of prettiness consider Fuchsia magellanica ‘Hawkeshead’ which will produce flowers through July to September.

Treasure in the shade FREQUENTLY people say they would love a nice garden, and then comes the big but, and looking completely defeated say, ‘it is completely in the shade though’. Do not fear as there will always be a list of plants that will suit the light conditions, aspect, soil structure and Ph value of your garden. To help you make the most of a shady space set out below are some suitable plants and design tips. For the hard landscaping (paths and patios) use something that is very hard and nonporous in its physical construction that won’t absorb dirt and grow a slippery algae too readily in the shade. Slate paving and granite setts are both quite good in this regard. I suggest a regular clean to stop any build up of greasiness though. Never use decking in a shady area as it will become so slippery and you will not be able to safely walk on it for months of the year. Gravel is a safe bet, and it comes in a variety of colours and sizes being an economical solution too. Staying with the ground cover, carpeting perennials and alpines can be quick to establish and are very beautiful. They too can require little maintenance and help to suppress weeds. Planted on mass or as fillers at the front of borders low growing plants can look a treat. Try Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ (deep purple flower), which is less invasive than the usual form. Similarly, Vinca ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ which has a simple fresh white flower and a pretty leaf will brighten a dark corner. White is a really good colour for lifting a dark space and adding depth to make the areas look bigger. Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ also has white flowers and carpets beautifully and has the added benefit of silver variegated foliage. Thymus serpyllum is a matforming Thyme which planted on mass can be an alternative to a small lawn. Another good old

I hope you feel inspired to tackle that shady corner.

Francesca

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GENERAL JOBS FOR MARCH IN THE GARDEN: 1 Cut back winter flowering shrubs, dog woods and ornamental grasses 2 Plant summer flowering bulbs 3 Divide perennial clumps that are too big 4 Dead head Narcissi that have finished flowering but do not cut the foliage 5 Sow sweet peas 6 Start weeding 7 Add organic matter to borders 8 Prepare seed beds.

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he Museum is looking forward to playing its part in the Ashby Bath Grounds celebrations during the coming year. The updated guidebook is now finished and ready for publication and the Education Boxes are being compiled. An updated edition of the ‘Guide to Grace Dieu Priory’ is also being published by the Museum, in partnership with the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory. The temporary exhibition on LOUNT will run from March to the end of April. Apologies to any visitor coming to view it in February, but the delay was unavoidable. This display will be followed by one on the Ashby & Burton Light Railway (Tram), which will complement a book on the subject published by the Museum and compiled by Keith Gilliver. Later in the year there will be a two month exhibition on Gunther Pluschow, the only German to escape from a Prisoner of War camp (Donington) back to Germany

during the Great War. More details on the above exhibitions, and the Museum's involvement in the National Archaeology annual series of events in Leicestershire, will follow in future editions of Ashby Life. The new volunteers, who have joined in the last couple of months, have settled in and are proving invaluable to our cataloguing and front of house duties. We are always keen to welcome more volunteers - please contact the Museum if interested. Advance notice is given for the next course of Peter Liddle’s successful talks to take place in April and May. A series of 6 lectures showing how key archaeological projects have thrown huge light on the archaeology of Leicester and Leicestershire. Full details are available on our website or on the Ashby Life What’s On section online.

FRIENDS OF ASHBY MUSEUM The Friends of Ashby Museum are planning several events this year. Talks in mid March, May and September, the Ian Clews Memorial Quiz in October and afternoon looking at some of the material kept in the museum archives and not normally on show. Further details and dates will be on the museum website, Facebook page and on posters around the town as well as here in Ashby Life.

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seasonal recipes This is a quick, easy and flavoursome way to serve chicken. Use a full-bodied red wine such as a Burgundy for the best flavour, although there is no need to buy a really pricy one!

Chicken in Red Wine

Serves 4 Ready 75 minin s

YOU WILL NEED

• 2 tbsps olive oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 225g button mushrooms • 200g shallots, peeled • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 300ml red wine

• 200ml chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsps sun-dried tomato puree • 1 bay leaf • 2 tbsps cornflour • Sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish • Sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans, to serve

GET STARTED

1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown all over. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

2 Add the button mushrooms and shallots to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute then return the chicken to the pan and stir in the red wine, stock, tomato puree and bay leaf. 3 Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken and onions are tender. 4 Blend the cornflour and 2 tbsps water to a smooth paste then stir the paste into the pan. Simmer gently for further 2 to 3 minutes, stirring all the time, until the liquid has thickened. Serve with sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans and garnish with parsley sprigs.

TOP TIP This dish freezes well, so it’s worth doubling up the quantities to freeze away half for another day. Allow to cool completely then spoon into a shallow freezer-proof container and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost thoroughly then reheat in a flameproof casserole until piping hot.

This delicious citrus flavoured sponge is made in a classic ring-shaped bundt tin. You’ll find them in most good cook shops and larger supermarkets, or you can use an ordinary 1.5L capacity ring mould tin instead.

Iced Orange Bundt Cake YOU WILL NEED

• 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 300g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting • 200g caster sugar • 3 large eggs, beaten • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Serve s1 Ready 0 90 m in ins

• Finely grated zest of 1 large orange • 100ml fresh orange juice • 100-150ml milk

FOR THE ICING

• 100g icing sugar • Approx 2 tbsps fresh

GET STARTED

1 Preheat the oven to 170oC, 325oF, Gas 3. Thoroughly grease a 22 to 23cm Bundt tin (measured across the top) with butter then lightly dust with flour, tipping out the excess.

2 Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then sift over the flour and baking powder and fold in along with the orange zest and juice. Fold in enough of the milk to give a soft dropping consistency. 3 Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and gently level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then carefully turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. 4 For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl then beat in the orange juice to make a smooth and thick icing. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake, letting it drizzle down the sides. Leave in a cool place until set.

TOP TIP Make sure to grease and flour the bundt tin thoroughly or you may find it tricky to turn the cake out. Use the tip of a small palette knife or silicon spatula to gently loosen the edges of the cake first.

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Significant historical

figures and Easter!

CAN you believe a whole year has gone by since the world watched the people of Leicestershire re-bury the remains of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral? The re-interment ceremony was such a fine spectacle that many people thought it looked like the grandest state funeral in living memory. That evening, after most people had gone home, Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grave was sealed with a great slab of Swaledale stone, weighing more than 2.3 tonnes, taken from a quarry on land he once owned. Now people from all over the world visit the grave of the last Plantagenet King of England. A great deal of care and effort was expended to lay Richard III to rest but it pales when compared to the ongoing effort the Russian government have made since 1924 to exhibit the body of Vladimir Lenin, the communist revolutionary and founder of the Soviet Union. Leninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corpse is still maintained by an

Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby

institute whose scientists have used various experimental embalming methods to keep Lenin on display to the public for 92 years. Despite their efforts, Lenin is not the freshest-looking of corpses, but he is still on most bucket lists for visitors to Moscow. Many of the great and influential leaders from history have grand tombs you can visit where their remains are interred. But that is not the case for Jesus Christ. The tomb where Jesus was laid is empty. There are no remains there, because Jesus rose from the dead! Easter is the time Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new birth into a living hope for his followers (1 Peter 1:3). To understand more about this hope and how the resurrection of Jesus can bring certainty and meaning to your life, why not come along to our Easter Service on Sunday 27th March at 10:00am? Useful Bible passage: Mark ch16 vs 1-7.

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a walk in the forest The National Forest Way - Section Eight

Moira to Rosliston

Continuing our walk along the National Forest Way, this month we set off from Conkers Waterside in Moira. This walk of around 8 miles starts along hard paths then encompasses fields, valleys, parkland and ancient woodland to arrive at Rosliston. Download full instructions for this section of the National Forest Way at www.nationalforestway.co.uk, including postcodes 1 for start and finish and information on public transport links. There is car parking at both ends of the walk (charges apply at Rosliston) but do note car park closing times.

From Conkers Waterside take the small path towards the railway tunnel but before reaching it turn left to join the Ennstone trail (1). Follow the trail under the main railway line and up around an open area, keeping left to arrive at a T junction with the main Ashby Woulds Trail next to a pond. Cross straight over to take the path into the grounds of the National Forest Youth Hostel. When you reach the driveway cross over and follow the path that bends around to the right of the caravan site, away from the Youth Hostel. After a short way you emerge by the road in Spring Cottage. Turn right, walking alongside the road past the school, play area and war memorial to the junction with the A444 in Overseal. Cross over into Lullington Road (there is a handy village shop here) and then turn first left into Valley Road. Go down Valley Road until you reach a sharp left hand bend. Cross the stile ahead of you on this bend into the field (2), and 3 then turn immediately right so you are walking parallel to the last house you passed. The path crosses the fields to Cadborough Hill Wood where you will see a NFW marker post by a bench. Bear left by the marker and follow the path slightly uphill with fine views of the hills on your left. Drop down to cross a wooden bridge on your right and then turn immediately left through a gap in the hedge down the valley passing to the right of Broomfield Lake. Continue straight ahead after the lake to a stile in the right hand side of the post and rail fence at the end of the trees. Cross the stile and bear left over the field to the road. Turn left to walk towards Netherseal, ignoring the road on your left. Take the path alongside the first house on your right, into the playing field. Keep the hedge on your right until you come to a 4 gap with steps then go up the steps and turn left to continue the same way but with the hedge on your left now. After a little way the track bears left but you need to branch off to the right here to cross the fields and reach a lane by a Grangewood Estate Parkland sign. Cross the lane but don’t take the path opposite, instead go slightly left and take the next path that takes you to the left and behind the cottage. Follow the path around the field edge, past a pond and woodland, across a stile and out through a kissing gate onto the road. Again cross the road, walking up the driveway opposite before bearing off to the left onto 6 a pretty woodland path (3). You soon need to bear left again so that you are walking down the field edge keeping Grange Wood on your left. Continue for quite some way until you reach a stile on your left. Cross the stile to enter Top Wood (4) and turn immediately right so you are still walking in the same direction. Keeping straight ahead you will come out on a gravel drive by Woolridge Barn. Walk up the trackway past the buildings turning right and then left at a Woodland Trust sign by a 5 bar gate so you are still going the same direction but now on a woodland path. At the end of this path a stile brings you onto the road. Cross diagonally left and enter Penguin 5 Wood. Keep straight ahead and follow the NFW markers through Penguin Wood and then across a large open field (5). Cross another road and take the track opposite past Cinderlands Cattery and through the gateway at the track end. Cross the field and at the far side turn right by a yellow and black metal barrier. Keep following the NFW markers as they lead you around the woodland towards the forestry centre. After some twisting and turning (and possibly a fair bit of mud!) you’ll arrive at Greenheart Lake on your left. Cross the bridge (or if it’s closed take the next left) and on the far side of the lake turn right after the butterfly bench. Keep on until you come to a tarmac path on your right that will lead you uphill, past the play area, to Rosliston Forestry Centre (6).

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ashbeian mtg news It’s hard to think that by the time you read this, we will have finished our first production of the season (Aladdin), and will be just a few weeks away from our second, Anything Goes!

One down, one to go - and then a special invitation AS usual with our rehearsals, we are having a wonderful time and everyone is excited about show week already! Anything Goes is set aboard the SS American, which sets sail from 5th-9th April at our glorious theatre home, the 400 Hall at Repton School. As with all AMTG shows, we are proud to work with David, Alan and Leanne who have been our production team for several years, and their attention to detail means our audiences can expect the usual standard of show – as near professional as you can get from an amateur society. With fabulous Cole Porter songs, including Blow, Gabriel Blow, It’s

De-Lovely, Friendship, I get a kick out of you, and of course Anything Goes, this show is a musical delight. There is plenty of dancing, including great tap numbers, and AMTG are joined by fabulous dancers from Dance Network who play three of Reno Sweeney’s Angels.

Our Honorary Patron is Sally Ann Triplett, leading lady in many West End and Broadway productions. Sally Ann played Reno Sweeney at Drury Lane in the last professional revival of Anything Goes, with John Barrowman as Billy Crocker, and since then she has had a special relationship with AMTG, including

coming to see our shows.

After the hard work of two productions, AMTG will then be holding their second Swing Ball on Saturday 28th May. Last year’s Ball was a huge success, and with live music from the Leicester Big Band again, this event is expected to sell out quickly. For more information please contact the Box Office. Book your tickets for Anything Goes by calling 07527 228945 or online at ashbeianmtg.org

New members are always welcome so if you are looking to join a great, friendly musical theatre company in any capacity contact us at ashbeian@hotmail.co.uk

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what’s on for families With two whole weeks of school holidays at Easter we know you’ll be looking for local family events and days out to keep the kids entertained. Here’s a round up of activities happening nearby – as you’ll see there’s something for everyone!

Easter

Embark on an Easter Adventure Quest at Ashby Castle. You'll meet characters from the past with stories of times gone by - maybe a king, a butler, a Roman centurion or even a monk who will help you on your quest as you explore the Castle and crack the clues. Rise to the challenge and win your chocolate reward. Friday 25th to Monday 28th March 11am-5pm. Price: (includes entry to Castle & Grounds) Adult £4.80 / Child £2.90 / Concession £4.30 / Family £12.50 Members: Free. See www.english-heritage.org.uk/ashbydelazouch You can’t beat a good old Easter Egg Hunt and where better than in the beautiful grounds of Calke Abbey. Running from 25th to 27th March 2016 between 11am and 3.30pm each day, kids can follow the Easter trail and hunt down the clues that lead to a Cadbury's chocolate prize. Price: £3.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult). Normal admission applies. Find out more at www.national trust.org.uk/events

As always Conkers has a variety of activities planned every day of the holidays. These include shows from either Dippy or Flip the Clown, Pirate Pat with his sea shanty’s and magic tricks and Trevor Hill’s Animal Encounter. Each Tuesday there’s also Sublime Science with a spectacular dry ice show and daily ranger activities are running such as bush craft, shelter building, construction derby and sensory art. See www.visitconkers.com/events/ for more details such as show times and prices.

You’ll find an ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ down at the National Forest Adventure Farm. Between 25th March and 10th April you can take the Easter Eggspress tractor and trailer ride to Bunny Woods. Meet a whole host of interesting characters as you follow the woodland path to find the Easter bunny. See the website for full details - www.adventurefarm.co.uk For nature lovers the Spring Wildlife Watch at Rosliston Forestry Centre on Tuesday 5th April is the perfect family activity. Head to the classroom between 2pm and 3pm then explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Take your camera along to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom for help with identification. Price £2.50 per group. Call 01283 535039 or email rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk to book or find out more. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all that’s happening locally.

Hood Park and Hermitage Leisure Centres will have their usual range of kids activities scheduled throughout the holiday from trampolining to football to swimming. For a full list, times and prices see their website www.nwleics.gov.uk/ pages/holidays

Our online What’s On section at www.ashbylife.co.uk also has details of local events and ideas for family days out. Send us details of your family events or clubs at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-event.php.

Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine.

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Thought for the month

“Whatever your past was like, construct on it, don’t destruct on it.”

This little nugget of wisdom was taken from ‘The Little Read Book’ by local author; Mike Arblaster. Available now from book stores or online at Amazon, priced £9.99.

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money matters

10 end of tax year opportunities HERE are 10 reasons why you need to be taking action before April 2016. Tax relief at higher rates

• Additional rate and higher rate taxpayers may want to maximise pension contributions now as the Government are currently reviewing the pension tax relief framework as we expect changes in the budget on the 16th of March. • Carry forward can be used and whatever is actually paid in the current tax year will benefit from tax relief at your highest marginal rate. Annual allowance (the amount you can save in a pension in a tax year) cut for higher earners

• Some high income clients will face a cut in the amount of tax-efficient pension saving they can enjoy from 6th April 2016. The standard £40,000 Annual Allowance will be reduced by £1 for every £2 of 'income' clients have over £150,000 in a tax year, until their allowance drops to £10,000. Protect your current Lifetime Allowance (£1.25M)

• In recent years the government has continued to reduce the Lifetime Allowance and it reduces to £1M in April. This means if your pension plan value is in excess of this when you come to claim you pay tax on the excess value. To benefit from the current Lifetime Allowance you need to weigh up the pros and cons of electing for the new ‘fixed protection 2016' and/or ‘individual protection 2016’ or continue to save and accept the tax burden. Additional Annual Allowance for 2015/16

• The transitional rules effectively split 2015/16 into two mini tax years either side of the summer Budget (8th July). Consequently, there's an increased annual allowance for the year.

Don't miss the chance to carry forward

• Ensure you maximise your carry forward unused annual allowances especially from 2012/13, it was the last year the Annual Allowance was £50,000. Recover personal allowances

• Pension contributions reduce an individual's taxable income. So they're a great way to reinstate the lost personal allowance for those earning over £100,000. Avoid the Child Benefit Tax Charge

• The child benefit, worth over £2,500 to a family with three children, is cancelled out by the tax charge if the taxable income of the highest earner exceeds £60,000. • As a pension contribution is an income reducer, the tax charge can be avoided. Use of ISA Allowance

• Sadly you cannot carry over any unused ISA allowance. It is a matter of use it or lose it. Inheritance Tax Planning – Gifting

• Using your gift allowances can reduce your Estate when it is assessed for Inheritance Tax purposes. You have a gift allowance of £3,000 and also small gift allowance too. Capital Gains Tax liability

• A variety of investment opportunities exist for those who may have a Capital Gains Tax liability, the use of Venture Capital Trust, EIS’s, etc. But they are considered sophisticated, high risk based investment products.

To discuss your requirements about the above issues or any other financial planning matters contact Kevin Cunningham on 01530 417943 or kevin@bleathwoodifa.co.uk The information within this article is based on our current understanding of HM Revenue & Customs practice which is subject to change. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.

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The National Fo rest Company (NFC) has open ed Ro Changing Landsc und 9 of the apes Scheme, its largest fores t creation scheme. They are landowners with looking for a minimum of one hectare of land in the Fores t who are intereste d in creating new woodland and associated habitats such as meadows, parkland and we tland. All of these are impo rtant to the development of the Forest. The Scheme is open for applications until 5pm on Fri day 8th April.

Ferrers Galler y Exhibition ‘Can’t See the Wood for the Trees’. The exhibition is a celebration of trees and wood and includes work by more than 30 local and regional artists and makers. On display are paintings, woodturning, pyrography (the art of decorating with burn marks), furniture, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textiles on now until 20th March.

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fitness tips

Over the Hill at 40? “Where’s the coal bucket?”

with Fitness Republic Trainer Shane Wileman

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“Your son’s got it in the garage!”

THE amount of bicep curls I did with that bucket trying to get bigger arms! At the time I couldn’t afford weights, so I used whatever I could get my hands on. Today with all the technology, there’s endless amounts of resistance machines and free weights to help you achieve the body you deserve. The age that people decide to take on a weight training program seems to vary so much nowadays. Some are in their early teens, some are starting in their 40’s and beyond.

It’s a fact that we lose between 3-5% of our muscle mass every decade in inactive people, but there’s no reason that starting a resistance program at 40 or older, with the right type of training and diet, you can’t get stronger and add some muscle!

One thing you notice as you get older however is the recovery time between workouts gets longer, but following a 3-4 times per week program should be enough for adequate rest, obviously depending on the individual. If you are starting a training program for the first time, a 3-day full body training week would be perfect. For example: Monday/Wednesday/Friday training the whole body on each day with a day’s rest in between. If you have trained a little before, a 4-day split training program would be another option. For example: Training Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday off and training Thursday/Friday with the weekend off.

There are loads of split programs you could follow, but a good example would be Back, Legs and Biceps Monday and Thursdays, and Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Tuesday and Fridays.

Here at Fitness Republic we take the individual needs and goals into consideration when designing a bespoke training plan just for you. Should you need any advice or help please give us a call on 01530 413330 or email simon@fitnessrepublic.co.uk.

This Month’s article was written by Shane Wileman (pictured above) one of Fitness Republic’s top trainers, and he won’t mind me saying that he’s a young 52 years old! Hopefully you would agree with me that he’s in great shape! Need Shane to help kickstart your training? Call now!

Do you know your current Muscle Mass?

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puzzle page ACROSS

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QUICK CROSSWORD

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition.

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Solutions on page 116

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That’s all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s additive! Solutions to all puzzles can be found on page 116.

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ashby library news You can always expect a warm welcome at Ashby Library. Join for free to use the computers and borrow books, DVDs and talking books. We also do 1-2-1 iPad and computer taster sessions. Come and chat to us we will be happy to help or call and book on 0116 305 5917.

FOR FAMILIES

• ‘Wriggly Readers’ and ’Story and Rhymetime’ for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs every Friday morning 10.30am to 11am

• After Wriggly Readers fortnightly 11am to noon, come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting place for new and expectant mums: free advice and information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust. • ‘TinyTalk’ baby signing classes take place every Thursday 9.15am to 11.45am various sessions. To book your place contact Marie Berry email: marieb@ tinytalk.co.uk or call 07443 854 158. Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. HOBBIES

• The friendly ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meets every Monday 2pm to 4pm. Bring your project and come for a chat. MUSIC

BOOK SALE ENDS 12th MARCH

Bag a last minute bargain of ex-library books.

• The unusual and popular Ukulele playing group meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am. £5 per session. Contact Joanna Stevenson on 07415 798134. HEALTH & FITNESS

• Come and practice Hatha Yoga every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm. Contact British Wheel of Yoga qualified instructor Lorna Kirk for more details on 01530 416135.

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“HEY buddy. Are you the guy who’s judging?” A stout lady, with a voice like wet gravel, poked her face through the gap in the community hall curtains just behind Edgar. He’d been patiently enjoying a cup of tea and a shortbread finger while the contestants for the Over Sixties Club Easter bonnet parade made their final adjustments at the other end of the hall. “Will you be taking part?” Edgar asked pleasantly. The lady snorted in a way that suggested she would not.

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“The name’s Barb.” She extended a hand through the curtains. “Originally from Tennessee.” Edgar’s cup rattled in its saucer. “You’re not, by any chance, Barbara Gibson, hat maker to the stars?” Barb unscrewed the cap of a hipflask and took a slow swig. “Yeah, that was me once.” “I was a milliner too before I retired,” Edgar said to establish his judging credentials. He was actually very flattered to have been asked. It had been many years since his creations had caused sensations at Ascot, but he still considered himself capable of recognising sublime headwear. “I hope you’ve read the parade rules,” Barb said ruefully. “Surely it’s just a question of choosing the finest creation?” Edgar answered blithely. Barb snorted again. “Trust me buddy, I did this gig last year. They all like to pretend it’s about the pretty bonnets.” She looked him up and down. “I’ll give you a head’s up. It’s three laps of the hall and whichever hat makes it past the finishing line is the winner.” “The finishing line?” Edgar had never heard of a parade with a finishing line. “Like a race?” “You call it a race,” Barb coughed, “I call it a Battle Royale.” “What’s the point of having a judge?” Edgar asked, amazed. “Your job is to make sure there’s no cheating,” Barb said. “Keep those pretty blue eyes peeled for illegal bobby pins, chin straps and gaffer tape. As for the pushing and shoving, well…” Her words tailed off. “The quality of the hat doesn’t matter?” Edgar asked, suddenly nervous. “Sure it matters,” Barb said. “Rule number one: the hat has to

be robust enough to stay on the head.” “Obviously!” Edgar declared. Barb frowned, and continued. “Laps one and two are all very sedate and ladylike. But you wait until you see the mad scramble on the final lap. It gets ugly. Those bonnets soon start to tumble.” She stared off into the distance with a haunted expression. “I’ve not been able to contemplate a hat since.” Edgar observed the elderly ladies preparing for the parade more closely. Some were putting the final touches to their bonnets but others were doing stretches and warm up exercises. Mrs Hurd the Club Chair was surreptitiously attaching elbow pads, and Mrs Rickett, the frail dear who ran the raffle, was doing squats in her leg warmers while wearing a gum shield. “You want to watch that one,” Barb followed his gaze, “she’s a regular Zola Budd.” “What about the artistry?” Edgar was horrified. “If, by some miracle, more than one hat crosses that finishing line still attached to a head, then, and only then, do you get to choose the prettiest.” Barb gave him a rueful wink. “It looks like they’re ready for the off.” The ladies of the Over Sixties Club organised themselves into a guilty looking line by the tea urn. “You’re going to need this.” Barb handed him a whistle as she retreated into the shadows. Edgar swallowed. With a shaking hand, he lifted the whistle to his dry lips and blew.

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easter recipe extra HOME-MADE hot cross buns are easy to make so why not give them a go? Serve warm from the oven, split and spread with orange flavoured butter for the ultimate Easter treat!

HOT CROSS BUNS Makes 12...

• 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tsp ground mixed spice • 55g caster sugar

• 1 x 7g sachet easy blend or fast action dried yeast • 300ml milk

• 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg • 150g dried mixed fruit

For the crosses and glaze...

• 3 tbsp plain flour

• 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup or honey

Let’s get mixing...

1 Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

2 Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.

3 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. 4 Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size. 5 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the dried fruit. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet, leaving about 2cm space around each bun.

6 Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour. Preheat the oven to 220oC, 200oC fan, Gas Mark 7. 7 For the crosses, place the flour in a bowl and gradually add enough cold water (about 2 tbsp) to make a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and pipe crosses on each of the buns. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooking rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup or honey while the buns are still warm.

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in your home Tiny kitchen spaces are often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all. And you can create a practical and attractive galley kitchen for very little money, writes Katherine Sorrell.

The S M A L L

KITCHEN PLANNING THE ROOM In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement between the cooker, sink and fridge. Each zone should be selfcontained, with its own storage and worktop space, but it should also be easy to move between each one. Ensure this by drawing a floor plan with lines connecting each point on the triangle, and avoid placing obstructions between them. In theory the most efficient length for each side of the triangle is about two metres, but in practice the three work centres should not be uncomfortably close or too far apart. In a double galley, keep the sink and cooker on the same side, with the fridge opposite. You can’t create a triangle in a single galley, but its linear shape makes it easy to use as long as the line is not too long. Aim for tall cupboards at one end, then the hob, and the maximum amount of worktop between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, a pull-out larder.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE... • Fit wall cupboards that go right up to the ceiling • Sliding doors are ideal as they don’t intrude into the room • ‘Magic’ corner cupboards (with mechanisms that let you access the back) let you fit more in • Wall-hung racking systems provide organisation but let you see what you’ve got • Pull-out shelving and slim drawers (e.g. in the plinth) add extra storage space • Internal fittings help organise cupboards • For appliances, choose multi-functional, compact, slimline, built-in and stacking versions • Reflective and/or transparent surfaces and pale colours make the room seem bigger • Base cabinets on legs or recessed plinths let you see more floor • Avoid visual confusion by sticking to ultraplain cabinet fronts with either no handles or very discreet ones • Larger-than-average floor tiles make the floor seem larger

EATING AND ENTERTAINING It’s always a good idea to fit in somewhere to eat and drink – perhaps a fold-down table, or a small dining table which extends for extra guests. Or, add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a worktop and tuck a couple of high stools underneath it.

CHOOSING UNITS & WORKTOPS The trend is for mixing textures and colours in the kitchen, including metallics, marble and rough, tough industrial accents. Deep worktops and open shelving will update any sized kitchen but quality matters most. Cheaper carcasses are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs, which is fine for a budget option. But for a well-used, long-lasting kitchen, opt for plywood or MDF veneer, the thicker the better. Laminate worktops are the budget choice – choose high-pressure rather than low-pressure ones, as they’re more durable. Wooden worktops can be inexpensive, but avoid ones that are too cheap or too thin, especially next to a sink as they’ll just warp and buckle. Splashbacks are often made from the worktop material, though cheaper alternatives are ceramic tiles, tongue and groove painted with tough gloss, or a fashionable sheet of clear or coloured acrylic.

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it’s local unday 20th March sees the return of the ever popular Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race with 15,000 runners taking part this year. The race, which has now been running for over a quarter of a century, kicks off at 10am from the starting point of Upper Packington Road. The 20 mile route (hence the name) is a two lap course consisting of mainly rural roads, skirting round the villages of Packington, Heather, Normantonle-Heath before heading through Ashby to finish with well-earned celebrations at Ashby Bath Grounds.

The race is viewed as a key event in the run up to the London Marathon and many other Spring marathons, used by runners to gauge their fitness levels, and gets top ratings from official running bodies with runners from all the main Leicestershire and Derbyshire clubs competing not only for the best times but also for the

honour of wearing the much coveted Ashby 20 hoody. The Ivanhoe Runners who do most of their training at Hood Park Leisure Centre, the race headquarters, do an amazing job of organising the event each year and through their hard work the race supports and donates to several charitable organisations all of whom will be seen helping out on the day. Ashby Rotary Club members will be out on the course marshalling whilst Leicestershire Search and Rescue with their distinctive 4x4 provide first aid services out on the route, ready to help out rapidly if any runner is in trouble. Managing the whole finish area are the Ashby and Coalville District Explorer Scouts, who erect all the marquees, tents and banners as well as handing out goody bags and hoodies to everyone as they finish. Road closures will be introduced on the route, as we saw last year. Not only does this guarantee the safety of the runners it gives spectators the opportunity to show their support along the course. If you’re one of the many runners taking part we wish you the very best of luck. If you’re not running you can still head on down to cheer everybody on and help them push on through those final few miles! To find out more visit www.ashby20.co.uk.

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Answers on page 116

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ow do you find out about local events? Through friends and family? Posters around town? The Tourist Information Centre? Adverts in the local press? Your answer could be any or all of the above but for many of us today the answer is just as likely to be through Facebook, Twitter or websites we commonly visit for the latest information.

Each month, through our What’s On pages, What’s On for Families round-up and the Community Board in the magazine we bring you details of local concerts, classes, workshops, meetings, charity events as well as ideas for keeping the kids happy in the school holidays. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg – through our online What’s On section, supported by our daily posts on Facebook and Twitter, we can keep you up-to-date with local events every day of the month. From film nights at The Lyric Rooms to guided walks at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, art exhibitions at Ferrers Gallery to this month’s Easter Egg Fun Run at Hicks Lodge – it’s all there.

Take a look at the events calendar on www.ashbylife.co.uk today and plan your next night out, day trip or new hobby. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with all the latest news and to hear about events as they get announced. There’s always so much going on - you’ll never be bored again! We’ve even set up #whatsonashby to help you keep track of all that is happening. If you have an event planned and you’d like everyone to know about it, then enter the details at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-event.php today. It’s completely free to feature your event but for just £15+VAT you can choose to highlight your event. Each month up to a maximum of five events are highlighted golden to give them real standout. All events are displayed on www.ashbylife.co.uk or published in Ashby Life magazine at the discretion of Ashby Life and are subject to space being available. Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services.

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book reviews

booksfor mother’s day

It’s not always easy to get five minutes to yourself when you’re a mum, particularly if you have young children demanding your attention. So if you’re looking for a gift this Mother’s Day, why not combine a book with the promise of free time? Take the kids to the park for a couple of hours, plough your way through the ironing pile, or make her dinner, so that mum can collapse on the sofa to read in peace.

The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal for Mothers Gretchen Rubin

While it can seem that the days of sleep deprivation and explosive nappies will never end, children grow up pretty quickly. This lovely journal asks mums to just write one or two sentences each day, about their children, work, or life in general. It’s set out for one date per page, but with room for five years’ of memories, so the diarist can then look back to see what thought was top of their mind that day a few years ago. Each page also has a reflective quote from Rubin, which are well worth a read in themselves.

Neal's Yard Beauty Book Susan Curtis, Fran Johnson and Pat Thomas

A fantastic resource for anyone who’s interested in skincare and make-up, the Beauty Book provides a wealth of advice on everything from treating dry skin to make-up application. The benefits of a huge range of ingredients are listed, from almond oil to black pepper, and there are step-by-step recipes for making a wide range of beauty products, including bath soaks, massage oils, cleansers and moisturisers.

According to Yes Dawn French

Rosie Kitto is one of those characters it’s pretty much impossible not to like. Ever optimistic, slightly eccentric and warm-hearted to boot, primary teacher Rosie sets off from England to work as a nanny for the rigidly upperclass Wilder-Binghams in Manhattan. While there, she helps them to learn to stop living by their social conventions, and start saying yes to new possibilities. At times funny, at times poignant, and with a fair few sex scenes to liven things up, According to Yes is an easy, light-hearted read that just may leave you questioning some of your own conventions.

Eating Well Made Easy Lorraine Pascale

If mum’s harking after a new cookery book this Mother’s Day, Lorraine Pascal’s latest endeavour should be top of your shopping list. While it focuses on healthy eating, these recipes are far from bland. They’re also (as the name implies) straightforward to follow and use ingredients you can pick up from your local shop. Most can be prepared pretty quickly, although there are some more time-consuming recipes for when the mood suits. Recipes include Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken, Mushroom and Chestnut Lancashire Hotpot, and No-Cook Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Squares.

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just 4 fun

Solutions on page 116.

CODEWORD Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

Solutions on page 116.

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chess puzzle

CHESS PUZZLE WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN. Life is so unfair. Black has worked hard. She is a rook to two pawns up and should win easily.

Obviously, I cannot give you any hints, but those two pawns want to march forward. Which will it be?

By all means come to the Ashby Ivanhoe Chess Club, on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Get some help with this problem.

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Our chess puzzle comes courtesy of local resident Richard Vann, the solution can be found on page 116 - should you need it!

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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD - SUDOKU - CODEWORD & MORE... WORD LADDER

Hide, Bide, Bids, Beds, Bees, Sees, Seek.

WORDWHEEL TARGETS & ANSWER

Excellent: 50+ words, Good: 43, Fair: 38. ANSWER: Minaret / Raiment.

CHESS PUZZLE

FUN QUIZ 1. Hasta la vista, baby 2. British Gas

3. Eamonn Holmes 4. Take Me Out 5. Roy Walker 6. Fandabidozi 7. Charlie Sheen 8. The only gay in the village 9. Fred Flintstone's 10. Homer Simpson's

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1.a7 Rxa7 2. bxa7 Kc7 3.a8=Q and White wins. Note that 1.b7 Kc7 would lose for White.

YOUNG ASHBY

Triceratops - A; Diplodocus - B; Tyrannosaurus Rex - C; Ankylosaurus - D Stegosaurus - E; Eoraptor - F. The two fossils that are the same are 'B' & 'E'.

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business directory Accountants & Payroll 90 Ashby Payroll Bureau Baldwins 22 Haines Watts 119 JAWS Accountancy Services Ltd 76 Aerials & Satellite 97 Satellite Aerial Services Architects DCI Architecture 76 Niche Architecture 72 Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, Toys 9 & 54 Ashby Bears Knittiquip 43 Builders Housing & Care 21 45 Business Services 69 Elite Training Solutions Carpenters & Joiners Derek Verey 13 S S Joinery 21 Carpets & Interiors Abbots Wardrobes 27 Agadon 3 Ashby Carpets 5 Ashby Stoves 50 Boundary Carpets and Floorings 23 Coalville Furniture Superstore 94 Fairweathers Carpets 11 Richardsons Furniture 110 Signature Blinds 81 The Bed Shop 64 The Flooring and Bed Company 34 & 35 The Station Ltd 41 Toons 113 Wendy's Courtyard Interiors 107 Childcare Orchard House Day Nursery 111 Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry Services Breedon Carpet Care 83 Deanclean 116 Jayne’s Extreme Clean 31 Karen’s Ovengleam 39 NJR Pure Clean 43 Safeclean 103 Spotless Cleaning 71 The Bee’s Knees 8 Toni's Ironing Angels 6 Clothing Just for You 27 The Shoe Box 86 Country Stores/ General Stores Ivanhoe Countrystore 53 Courier & Transport Services SJB Logistics UK Ltd 39 Domestic Appliances Contracool 8 Contract & Domestic Services 6 Ray Pittam Engineers 78 Driving Schools Bardon School of Motoring 59 Jo Driving 23 RDT School of Motoring 86 Electricians Bright Sparks 46 D & B Electrical 72 M Bunker Electrical 10 Estate Agents/Home Services Howkins & Harrison 25 John German 30

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Events Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group 56 Ashby Arts Festival 77 Bosworth Water Park 49 Donington Park Racing 91 86 Ivanhoe Way Challenge Financial Services 63 Bleathwood DGS, IFA 67 96 Ian Goodship, IFA Regent Financial Management 50 Florist Holywell Petals 103 Food & Groceries 33 Ashby Farmers Market Conibears Kitchen 59 107 Fine Country Fayre Smithards Bakery 75 Funeral Services Art Stone Memorials 10 Furniture Repairs & Restoration Ancient & Modern 45 Garden Artisan of Ashby Ltd 59 Charnwood Tree Services 9 DC Tree Care 112 Eden Tree Care 14 & 57 F G Gardens 78 Francesca Sinclair & Associates 97 GDR Landscaping 105 Green Thumb (Ashby) 37 Hedera Screens Ltd 93 Roughly Refined Garden Service 117 Stone Drives & Landscapes 77 Tindle Tree Care 93 Hair & Beauty K H Hair 89 Nail Creations & The Beauty Studio 24 Tip Top Hair Design 17 Trendset Hair 102 Healthcare Ash Free Vaper Zone 110 Ashby Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 89 Ashby Dental 54 Ashby Osteopathic Clinic 19 Caring Hands 79 Dr Jin 24 Future Minds 68 Grief Support 10 Juliet Brooke Chiropody 46 Leicestershire Hypnotherapy 13 Prestige Nursing 98 ProPhysio Ashby 42 Slimming World 27 Therapeutic Touch 19 Traditional Acupuncture 97 IT Services Ashby Web Design 90 Midland IT 95 The PC Clinic 14 Kitchens & Bathrooms Ashby Tile & Bathrooms 2 Holme Tree Kitchens 54 Kingswood Design & Interiors 47 Victory Kitchens 19 Locksmiths Hazlewood Locksmiths 6 Motor Services A D Car Cosmetics 95 Castle Garage (Ashby) Ltd 101 Chips Away 109 Speedy Auto Spares 117

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