Ashby Life Magazine July 2018

JULY 2018

www.ashbylife.co.uk

YOUR FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY

MAGAZINE

ISSUE 146

INSIDE THIS MONTH

The 2018 Ashby Show Jim’s Tractor Run Heather Scarecrow Festival And much more….

Ashby S&V Cars SUNDAY 15TH JULY 2018 CATTOWS FARM, HEATHER, LEICS, LE67 2TD

Summer schools available for 4-18 year olds

TAXI SERVICE

www.ashbyshow.com SEE PAGE 15

SEE PAGE 43

SEE PAGE 93

ARE YOU LOOKING TO REFRESH YOUR BATHROOM READY FOR THE SUMMER?

SUMMER BATHROOM OFFER FROM £3999 Supplied & Fully Fitted Bathrooms

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OFFER! Call us today on

01530 588 946

3 Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1AB

www.ashbytileandbathrooms.co.uk 2

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

We support business owners to help them

GROW A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Many business owners require help when growing a business, whether in business planning, improving the quality of their profits, driving sales growth, building a management team or dealing with growing pains.

Haines Watts experience of helping other businesses grow, could make a huge difference to the rate and growth of your business.

To find out more contact Haines Watts, your local award winning accountants Haines Watts Ashby 6 Charter Point Way, Ashby Park,

Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1NF 01530 411130 - www.hwca.com

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

3

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

Editor Vanessa Preece

01530 417739

Email enquiries Advertising/Accounts info@ashbylife.co.uk Website/What’s On admin@ashbylife.co.uk W

www.ashbylife.co.uk www.facebook.com/ashbylife @AshbyLife

Ashby Life Ltd

Rockleigh House 37 Burton Road Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2LF

Cover Photo: Courtesy of The Ashby Show Ashby Life is an independent publication.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of the editor. The use of this magazine for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited. Information is included on the What’s On and Community Board pages subject to space being available.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in this magazine. All adverts are published in good faith using information supplied by each company, on the understanding that relevant permissions have been obtained.

Would you like to

Our July issue has all you need to plan your summer in and around Ashby with the return of all your favourite events and family days out. Turn to page 14 to find out more about this year’s Ashby Show whose main attraction will be the Imps Motorcycle Team. On page 22 we have details of Jim’s Tractor Run and Family Fun Day and on page 70 we tell you about the Heather Scarecrow Festival who are celebrating g their 20th birthdayy.

We also have tons of advice from our panel of local experts; Technology Tips with Phil from PC Clinic, Fitness Tips with Fitness Republic and Money Matters with Kevin from Bleathwood. Plus tons of local businesses and tradespeople for all you may need this month.

AUGUST ISSUE COPY DEADLINE

Enjoy,

Vanessa

Thursday 5th July

Support

your local community

BUY LOCAL

At Ashby Life we are proud to promote local independent businesses

advertise

e.co.uk www.ashbylif JULY 2018

in Ashby Life?

YOUR FREE

UNITY LOCAL COMM

INSIDE THIS

MONTH

Show The 2018 Ashby r Run Jim’s Tracto row Festival Heather Scarec more….

And much

It’s a fantastic way to target potential customers and great value for money. See our website or call us on 01530 417739 for details Please note advertising space is limited, pre-booking is recommended

Ashby S&V 2018 JULY LE67 2TD Y 15TH LEICS, SUNDAFARM, HEATHER, CATTOWS

m www.ashbyshow.co

SEE PAGE

4

ISSUE 146

MAGAZINE

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

15

Cars schools Summer for available olds 4-18 year

TAXI SERVICE

SEE PAGE SEE PAGE

43

93

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

5

IN THIS ISSUE

Contents

Legal Tips 8 Castle Medical Group News 10 The Ashby Show 14 Kick Off in Business 18 Jim’s Tractor Run & Family Fun Day 22 Ashby Christadelphian Church 26 What’s On for Families 30 & 31 Your Wellbeing 34 Ashby Arts Festival 38 Local Business News 42 Technology Tips 46 Ashby Town Council News 50 Community Board 54 Local Business News 58 A Walk in the Forest 62 Ashby Library News 66 Heather Scarecrow Festival 70 Money Matters 74 What’s On 78 & 79 Pet’s Corner 82 Fitness Tips 86 & 87 Ashby Writer’s Club 88

70

22 Venture Theatre News 90 In Your Garden 94 St Helen’s Church & Heritage Centre 98 Ashbeian MTG News 102 On the Beat 106 Just 4 Fun 110 Ashby Museum News 114 Ashby Matters 116 Book Reviews 120 Puzzle Page 122 Chess Puzzle 124 Puzzle Solutions 124 Business Directory 126

Companionship & Support

AS K G& RIN YOUR FOR TRIAL E FRE ION S SES

How could our groups help improve your wellbeing?

• Social interaction prevents loneliness • Joining in activities helps keep you mentally agile • Excursions allow you to enjoy your local community • A hot meal prepared by someone else always tastes better!

C

Day Care services in this area support older people with frailty, mobility or mental health issues, including dementia

Local Day Care services held weekly at Coalville and Moira

For more information and details of your nearest group, pick up a leaflet or contact us on 0116 222 0572 Supporting older people to make later life fulfilling and enjoyable

6

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

82

62

Our Name is your Guarantee

35

10

Call us for a no obligation quote to see how we can improve your home comfort

ASHBY 415986

mobile: 07980 015807 email: info@sdhillplumbing.co.uk

www.sdhillplumbing.co.uk

*Terms and conditions apply - ask for details.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

7

LEGAL TIPS

Protecting your family’s inheritance Most people hope that their estate will pass on to their children and grandchildren eventually.

But this will not happen for many, unless careful arrangements have been made to protect their assets from being taken towards the end of their life to pay for care home fees.

The solution to help protect your estate is a Will incorporating a Property Protection Trust (PPT). A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive. Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children and grandchildren of the deceased.

The surviving partner, under the terms of the Trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life. On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries.

As the surviving partner does not own the deceased’s share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires

care, or even remarries, this share of the children’s inheritance is protected.

This last point can be of particular interest to couples who have come together and have children from different partners. A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensure that their children inherit their share of the property.

Westminster Law can assess your current circumstances and arrange the trust that will provide the best protection for you, your family and your assets.

CONSTRUCTION & JOINERY

Specialists in quality bespok ke buiilding and d joiinery.

Providing a wide variety of building and joinery services ranging from new builds, flats, extensions, restorations, renovations, loft conversions, barn and garage conversions.

We always offer quality craftmanship and excellent customer service

e. info@tahardwick.co.uk t. 07827 665686 www.tahardwick.co.uk Any Size • Any Design • Any Timber • Any Build

8

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Leading the way in providing an AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL service

Westminster Law Wills & Estate Planning

If you are over 65 it will only cost you £75* to make or update your Will.

We are also Lasting Power of Attorney Specialists - only £85* each LPA if instructedd during the Will appointment.

Our priices include home visits and Innheritance Tax advice.

Call us now for a no obligation chat on: 01509 833081 www.westminster-law.co.uk email: info@westminster-law.co.uk Westminster Law, 19 Kirkhill, Shepshed LE12 9PA

*OUR PRICES INCLUDE VAT. These very special rates are only available if you are over 65 years old.

Our normal low price for a standard single Will is £125, £195 for two.

Heavenly Holistic Massage & Beauty Therapist (Champneys trained)

Regular ‘ME TIME’ is a necessity!

SPECIAL OF OFFER: 5 x 90 Minute treatments for the price of 4 to see real benefits Massage l Aromatherapy Massage Luxury Facial l Luxury Pedicure l Reflexology/Foot Care Package l Luxury Manicure l

l

l

Choose any combination for your unique treatment experience!

l

Daytime, Evening & Weekend appointments from the comfort of my treatment room

07905 436758

ASHBY BASED www.lynndavies001.wixsite.com/hevenlyholistic w Professional massage & beauty therapist

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

9

CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP NEWS Repeat Prescriptions

With the holiday season fast approaching please make sure you get your prescription requests in at least 48hours before needed. If you are going on an extended holiday and need more than a month’s worth of medication (maximum of three months issued), please let the reception know at the time of ordering your repeat prescription or mark in the “comments” section if you order your repeat scripts online.

New Mobile

Had a new phone? Don’t forget to update your personal details as we are increasingly using text messages to keep in touch and notify you with details like appointments and/or results.

Website and Facebook

You may not be aware that our website and Facebook pages are packed with useful information; such as when we are open, where to go if we are not open, what to do if your child is poorly, links to self-help referral forms, videos on how to manage your long term conditions, such as Diabetes, details about Community Support and Carer Groups.

Like us on Facebook or visit our website at www.castlemedicalgroup.co.uk.

Play badminton or used to play?

Join Ashby Badminton Club!

Over the summer we play competitive, fun and friendly games.

From September to May we compete in the Leicestershire and East Staffordshire leagues.

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 3RD JULY 7.30PM TO 9.30PM AT ASHBY SCHOOL LE65 1DD For more information visit: www.ashbybadmintonclub.co.uk Like our FB page www.facebook.com/Ashbybadmintonclub/ Or contact: iinfo@ashbybadmintonclub.co.uk nfo@ashbybadmintonclub.co.uk

10

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

NHS Services held here: • Echocardiogram Clinics • Ultrasound Clinics • Balance/Hearing Clinic • LOROS Community Outreach Consultant Clinics

Private Services held here:

• Osteopathy - Paolo Iorio • Acupuncture – Maxine Silk • Physio Pilates, Over 60’s Exercise Classes – Ashby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic • Hypnotherapy – Franca Hood, Something Divine • Foot Health Practitioner – Helen Forman • Nutritionist - Samantha Farmer, Eaternal Health More details about both the NHS and Private Services can be found on our website www.castlemedicalgroup.co.uk

Simply Property alexanders-estates.com

Boothorpe Hall, Boothorpe

Guide Price £2,990,000

Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Market Bosworth | Loughborough | Shepshed

Callans Lane, Calke

• Most impressive country estate

• Five bedroom period former farmhouse

• Set in circa 4 acres of grounds

• Circa 0.9 acres of wrap around gardens

• Thirteen bedroom superb main residence

• Contemporary open plan living space

• Two semi-detached cottages, barn conversation and annexe

• Beautifully refitted family kitchen

• Boothorpe Hall EPC rating E

• EPC rating F

Melbourne Road, Ibstock

Guide Price £450,000

Ulleswater Crescent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

• Rare Opportunity in the heart of Ibstock

• Superb four bedroom detached family home

• Currently a family home with landlord accommodation

• Enclosed rear garden with backdrop of mature trees

• Potential scope for a number of commercial uses

• Ample off road parking for four cars

• Four receptions rooms, seven double bedrooms and four bathrooms

• Family bathroom and en suite

• EPC rating F

• EPC rating D

01530 413126

Guide Price £880,000

Guide Price £289,950

ashby@alexanders-estates.com 12 The Green, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JU

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

11

Specialising in all aspects of roofi fin ng, from simple repairs to complete replacements.

• NEW ROOFS • GRP FIBREGLASS FLAT ROOFS • UPVC FASCIAS • SOFFITS & GUTTERING • ROOF AND DRIVE PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE • REFELTING & BATTENING • SLATE REPAIRS • ROOF & CHIMNEY REPAIRS

QUALITY REPLACEMENT

No job too big or too small – All work guaranteed

Porches

Windows

Proud members of

Doors

For a free quotation or advice call

Conservatories

0800 747 1112 or 07787 020270

Fascia Soffit & Guttering Composite Doors Bi-Folding Doors Garage Doors Misted Sealed Units Replaced

Need help losingweight?

Contact me today so I can help you on your weight loss journey.

SARAH THOMSON 01530 415825 & 07493 617400 e: sarahthomson143@hotmail.co.uk

12

Aluminium Windows & Doors

Betteridge Windows & Doors Ltd, Leicester Road, Measham T: 01530 272106 M: 07870 690160 E: jbetteridge.upvc@gmail.com Find us on  Betteridge Windows & Doors

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

13

COMPETITION TIME

104 Ashby Show th

Sunday 15th July at Cattows Farm, Heather The Imps Motorcycle Display Team are the main attraction at this year’s Ashby Show. They will have you mesmerised by an unmissable display of discipline and skill. From billowing fire jumps to multiple motorcycle combination “cross-over” routines. The youngest rider is just 5 years old. Show times are 12.45pm and 4.15pm in the main ring.

With livestock show classes for some of the best cattle, sheep and horses in the country, this traditional agricultural show links town and country. You can sample the region’s best food in the popular British Farm Produce marquee, see how farming has progressed through the years with the brilliant display of old vintage tractors and marvel at the massive machines used in farming today.

The Greyfriars Accumulator Show Jumping class will again bring the country’s best show jumpers along to compete for the £500 top prize. Competitors will race against the clock building up points for each jump they clear.

If shopping is more your thing, then this is the place for you with over 200 trade exhibitors selling everything from the latest fashions, handbags, jewellery or something for the garden.

Children will be entertained throughout the day by Punch & Judy, Stilt Walkers, Bouncy Castles and Go Carts. New this year is Farmageddon – an interactive laser experience.

Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on leads. Enter them in a class or two in the Fun Dog Show and perhaps go home with a rosette.

There are plenty of tasty food outlets

14

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

offering a wide range of meals and a beer tent for when you’ve earned a drink! The main sponsors of the show are local farmers, Livesey Bros from Packington, who grow exotic mushrooms and breed top class Hereford cattle. They will be selling their mouth-watering Hereford burgers and also showing their cattle at the show.

The show opens at 8.30am until 6pm with all parking free. Tickets cost £12.50 – Adults (Early Bird price £10), £5 – Children (EB - £4) (under 5’s go free and £35 – Family (2 adults & 3 children) (EB - £30). See www.ashbyshow.com for more details and a list of where to buy the Early Bird tickets.

Competition

Ashby Life are giving one lucky winner the chance to WIN a family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) and enjoy a fabulous day at the Ashby Show this July.

To be in with a chance of winning simply mail us at: Ashby Show Competition, Ashby Life, Rockleigh House, 37 Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2LF or email us at: competition@ashbylife. co.uk with the subject line ‘The Ashby Show Competition’ and your contact details.

Entries close on Monday 9th July. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. The winner will be notified and the ticket sent by Friday 13th July, the winners name will also be published on our Facebook page. Multiple or automated entries are not allowed. We will not pass your details to any third party.

SUNDAY 15TH JULY 2018

BRITISH FARM PRODUCE

IMPS MOTORCYCLE DISPLAY

CATTLE

SHEEP SHOW

SAUSAGE MAKING

CLASSIC CARS

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Imps Motorcycle Display Young Farmers’ Lawn Mower Racing Craft & Shopping Marquees Hundreds of Trade Stands Butchery Demonstration Bouncy Castles Country Crafts Fun Dog Show Horse & Pony Classes

The Sheep Show Live Music Cattle Parade Show Jumping Classic Cars Free Parking WI Marquee Hound Parade Giant Tortoises

Leicester Tigers’ Big Boot Farmageddon Outdoor Laser Tag Vintage & Modern Tractors Sheep Shearing Demonstrations British Farm Produce Marquee Licenced Bar Budgies & Poultry Face Painting Punch & Judy

MAIN SPONSOR M

Livesey Bros Mushrooms M

Ashby Show

#ashbyshow2018

Photos courtesy of www.equipics.co.uk, Ashby Camera Club and Steve Marriott - 01530 812068

CATTOWS FARM, HEATHER, LEICS, LE67 2TD

www.ashbyshow.com

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

15

R G BEESTON

BUILDING AND GROUND WORK SERVICES

• ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING AND BRICKWORK • EXTENSIONS, NEWBUILDS AND GARDEN WALLS • SITE CLEARANCE, DRAINAGE AND DIGGER WORK • FENCING, DRIVES AND PATIOS • GARDENS RE-LANDSCAPED • TREE WORK Very competitive, will try to match or beat any genuine written quotation

07790 556708 01283 331678 07778 036761

Establis in 1998

hed

OVERALL CLEANING

STAIN REMOVAL

Quality cleaning services from the carpet and furniture care experts. Truckmount cleaning systems used wherever possible

16

Carpets & Rugs•Upholstery•Curtains•Mattresses

PROTECTION TREATMENT

Contact Martin Jordan now for a FREE no obligation quote:

ALLERGY TREATMENT

Call: 01530 563 366 or 07768 250 166 Email: martinjordan@safeclean.co.uk Click: www.safeclean-martinjordan.co.uk

DEODORISE & SANITISE

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

17

KICK OFF IN BUSINESS

supports

new local businesses!

Ashby Life are proud and excited to be partnering up with local company; Kick Off in Business to hold a three day event in July specifically aimed at new local businesses or those about to embark on starting up their own business.

The course will be held at Stephenson College in Coalville on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th July and it’s completely FREE!!!

Our partnership with Kick Off in Business is based on our joint ethos of supporting local tradespeople such as plumbers, beauty therapists or decorators as well as small businesses in any way we can. The course in July will provide attendees with all they need to get set up but also to build that all essential customer base.

Since 2012, Kick Off in Business, as the only free, nationwide, business start-up support service, have helped over 5,000 people consider the option of becoming self-employed or starting their own business.

Their FREE short courses are specifically designed by award winning advisors to give you an insight into self-employment, help you launch your own business and give you the help and support you need.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: • • • • • •

Grants, free money and loans Tax and expenses Business planning Creating your offer Creating sizzle Selling

• The formalities of setting up New for 2018, the course now includes a full day on the use of social media and the internet to sell and operate your business. Help is given to set up a Business Facebook Page, Twitter Profile as well as giving you a list of local Business Networking events you can attend.

Ashby Life will work alongside Kick Off in Business on the course to share our knowledge on reaching local audiences and building up your customer base. Tips on managing your marketing spend, building your brand and attracting the customers you want and need will all be discussed.

Ashby Life will also be offering anyone attending the course an exclusive Business Starter Pack with discounted advertising in any of our publications; Ashby Life, Whats Around or Melbourne Life. One lucky winner will receive this for FREE. The three day programme will without doubt be an intense, full on, fun learning experience and we hope you will walk away with all the necessary skills and knowledge and to “Kick Off” your New Business!

If you would like to book a space, find out more or simply want to discuss anything about the programme then please call 0333 005 0344. Or visit www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk

18

www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk 0333 005 0344 Kick Off in Business @KickOffInBiz

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

19

Ashby de la Zouch Specsavers Hearing Centre Complete digital hearing aid package from ÂŁ495

Ashby 31 Market St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1AF

Tel 01530 410 790

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FREE HEARING TEST A free hearing test is the first step to better hearing.

So if you think your hearing is not as good as it used to be, get an expert opinion from our hearing care professional at your local Specsavers Hearing Centre.

Need a hearing test? Visit specsavers.co.uk/hearing or call your local store

20

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

ANTIQUES COLLECTORS & VINTAGE WEEKEND

Sat 21st and Sun 22nd July 9AM-4PM Grace Dieu Manor Thringstone Leicestershire LE67 5UG

New for 2018! Grace Dieu will be packed full of quirky finds available from our eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor traders who provide original, affordable treasures. Join us for a wonderful stroll down memory lane!

*FREE PARKING* *FOOD COURT* *DOGS WELCOME* ENQUIRIES: 07583 410862

Pathfinding Therapy COUNSELLING SERVICES

I can help with the following areas:

• Bereavement • Couple Counselling • Stress • Social Anxiety • Sexual Problems • Self-Esteem • Depression • Anxiety Andrea Headington

I’m a registered Person Centred Counsellor.

I support others with their emotional well being. My focus includes grief, loss, relationship problems and self-esteem, as well as the particular challenges experienced by men and women.

Tel: 07749 921431

andrea@pathfindingtherapy.co.uk www.pathfindingtherapy.co.uk To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

21

LOCAL EVENTS

Jim’s Tractor Run & Family Fun Day returns on Sunday 29th July

This fun packed family event begins with the grand tractor run heading off from Roecliffe Farm on Leicester Road at 11am. The tractors will make their way through Ashby’s Market Street, out to Blackfordby and return to the Bath Grounds around 11.45am for display.

Down on the Bath Grounds there’s loads going on for all the family with a variety of trade and craft stalls, children’s fairground rides and inflatables, a circus skills workshop, climbing wall, face painting and much more.

Many of your favourite attractions will be returning including Emma’s Crafty Kids, Fairy Friends UK and of course; the Fun Dog Show. Is your pup the most handsome or does he have the waggiest tail?

NEW this year is the chance to take on your family or friends in gladiator style head to head battles or even try a spot of sumo wrestling! Who will enjoy this more – the kids or adults?

If you’re feeling hungry or thirsty there will be a choice of local food outlets on site along g with a licensed bar and an ice cream van.

22

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

The event is free to enter to so come along with your family and friends. The fun continues through to 4pm and it’s all for a good cause; local charity Hospice Hope who will have a stall there on the day and collection buckets on the entrances.

The Bath Grounds, Ashby de la Zouch 11am – 4pm FREE ENTRY Climbing Wall / Children’s Fairground Rides / Bugs ’n’ Bones / Emma’

Fun Dog Show From 12pm Several categories from most Handsome Dog to Best Fancy Dress.

Bring your pet dog and have some fun. Enter on the day (small charge applies) Tractors leave Roecliffe Farm on Leicester Road at 11am Market street —Kilwardby street — Moira Road — Norris Hill — right to Blackfordby — through village to Burton Road into Ashby—Derby Road—Bath Street—Station Road— Bath Grounds Cricket Entrance @ 11.45am approx.

Contacts: Tractor Run & Vintage Vehicles 01530 468179 Stalls & other Information 01530 416961 / 07561 257497

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

23

24

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

25

ASHBY CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH

When words get in the way People ‘in the know’ commonly use special words when talking about their particular area of expertise (or when trying to give that impression!). Sometimes they’re not even words but abbreviations, or a bunch of letters thrown together to form an obscure acronym; it’s like some kind of secret code.

Why do people do this? On the positive side, think how useful medical jargon is in the time-pressured environment of an emergency operating theatre.

It can be life-saving. However, jargon sadly can also act as a barrier, effectively preventing many from gaining any real understanding of some subjects.

God’s message for mankind found in the Bible is no exception. Some people inevitably perceive it as shrouded by unfamiliar and mysterious

26

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

religious words. It turns out that God’s message is remarkably simple, straight forward and jargon-free when you take the time to read and understand it. It’s logical, clear and incredibly insightful.

We are acutely aware of the dangers of ‘religious jargon’. We never want words to get in the way of understanding – it’s too important for that. In fact, we invite you to tell us if you ever experience us doing so!

Put us to the test this month. July is ‘Simplifying Bible Jargon’ month, where we’ll be doing just that at 10am every Sunday morning. Come along and see how we do. We’d love to see you.

Useful passage to look up: John ch3 v16 Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby. www.ashbychurch.co.uk

SCOUTGSO ONLY ING? CAMainP... nk ag thin

4thashby.org.uk/thinkagain 01530 888579 Copyright © 2011 The Scout Association, Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland).

Just forr

You

A comprehensive clothing

ALTERATION SERVICE

Tailored Suit, Dresses and Outfits Personal Fitting Service Bridalwear, Leather and PVC Everyday clothing alterations:

• Zip Replacements • Garment Shortening • Curtain Shortening 8 Huntingdon Court (rear of Huntingdon Court)

Ashby de la Zouch Parking available

Tel: (01530) 413790

First Class Service Ladies, Gents & Children

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

27

28

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

PLUMBING & HEATING We are a specialist plumbing and heating company located in North West Leicestershire. We offer quality services from full central heating systems, servicing and maintenance,

BATHROOM SOLUTIONS ■ Complete Bathrooms ■ Replacement / Repairs ■ Tiling / Accessories

FREE

to total refurbishments and bespoke systems.

HEATING SOLUTIONS

■ Full Heating Systems ■ Energy Saving Upgrades ■ Replacement Boilers/Servicing

info@mjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Please call us for Advice and a FREE quote on

ON SELECTED WORCESTER BOSCH BOILERS

www.mjmplumbingandheating.co.uk

01530 832412 07885 511 670 Prestige Nursing + Care

www.prestige-nursing.co.uk

The homecare service where peace of mind comes as standard.

WE OFFER: • • • • •

Personal Care Companionship Respite Care Holiday Cover Direct Payments & Personal Budgets

• Nursing Care • Home from Hospital • Specialist Care • Support with Daily Living

Please contact:

Leicester branch 01530 415 000 leicester@prestige-nursing.co.uk

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

29

WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

Summer Special

Here is some handy information on local holiday clubs over the six week break to help with childcare and to keep your children entertained!

David H Hunt Soccer S School David Hunt run courses from Tuesday to Thurssday, 10am to 3pm, at Western Park, Ashby de la Zouch. Prices arre £30 for 3 days or £15 per day ffor 5-12 year olds.

Mini Kickers also o runs at £7.50 per session (10am12 noon).

Parents will need to provide packed lunches, drinks and any appropriate kit (depending on weather), shin pads, boots or trainers. Contact the Soccer school for more information on www.davidhuntsoccerschool.co.uk occerscho /holidaycourses or calll 07801 376 348.

Clubs Complete

Clubs Complete holiday clubs are taking place at Moira Village Hall, Ravenstone Pavillion, Shardlow Village Hall, Griffydam Primary School, Melbourne Assembly Rooms and Bosworth Water Park. Themes include ‘Harry Potter’ week, Welcome to the Circus, Master Chef, Multi Sport Madness and many more!

Prices start at £17 per day for 5-14 year olds and £8.50 per half day for 3-4 year olds. See www. clubscomplete.co.uk or call 01530 412 750.

Ashby Castle Lawn and Tennis Club ACLTC are running tennis camps, open to 4-15 year old juniors. The course will be organised by head coach Alex Guzder and the rest of the coaching team. The days will comprise of tennis, multi sports, competition, fun and games. Players need to bring their lunch, drinks and a snack, all rackets and equipment will be provided. The cost is £15 per day or £55 for the week for tennis club members and £20 per day or £75 for the week for non-tennis club members. For more information please contact Alex on 07931 412 238 or alexguzder@hotmail.co.uk

Stagecoach Summer Worksshops From Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th A August Stagecoach will be running two workshops from 9am to 3.30pm at Ivanhoe Colleg ge, Ashby. Children aged 4-6 years old will be bringing the story of Peter Rabb bit to life. Places costs £70. For ages 6-18 years there will be a fun packed 3-dayy workshop of singing, dancing and acting focusing on the Greatest Showm man theme! Places cost £120 or £85 for siblings. Call 07956 139 721 or see www.sstagecoach.co.uk/ashbydelazouch for details and to book.

30

Find us online at www.a ashbylife.co.uk

Smiz Kids Smiz Kids are running their holiday club from Monday 16th July until Friday 24th August from 8am to 6pm daily. You can book a full day, half day, full week or any mixture to suit. Fees range from £18 for a half day to £30 for a full day. They provide lots of exciting trips including Moira Furnace, Think Tank, Tropical Birdland and a trip to the Fire Station (All trips do have an additional cost). Call 01530 416 279 and speak to Liz or Laura for more information.

Hood Park Leisure Centre Hood Park are running a full programme of school holiday clubs and activities which includes ‘School’s Out’ for 5-13 year olds every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm (£15 per session). There’s also Touch Rugby or Dance Showcase for 5-12 year olds and a 4 day Cricket courses for 8-14 year olds.

Booking is essential. For more information please call on 01530 412 181 or go to www.nwleics.gov.uk/ hoodparklc The outdoor pool is also open every day over the summer holidays subject to weather conditions.

Ibstock Community College

Ibstock community college have a number of events including Intensive Learn to Swim sessions for 3years +, Wet and wild swim sessions for 8-14 years and Family Fun swim sessions as well as the opportunity to acquire a RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification on an intense 5 day course e. To find out more information and to book please con ntact the college directly on 01530 265 836 or see www w. nwleics.gov.uk/ibstockcc

Our What’s On page at www.ashbylife.co.uk has details of local events and ideas for many more family days out.

Upload details of your events at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-new-event.html And follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all that’s happening locally.

Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine. We always recommend that you check with the event organiser before your visit.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

31

NEED HELP WITH PROBATE MATTERS? Our Legal Executive, Sarah Clark is on hand to help…

Based at our Swadlincote office, Sarah began her legal career back in 2005 and since then has gone on to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Working within the probate team, Sarah’s expertise includes will writing, administering estates, Court of Protection and the preparation of Powers of Attorney. Sarah can also help with tax planning and asset protection.

Able to deal with everything from simple wills to more complex matters, including discretionary trusts, if you require support with your probate matters, contact Sarah on 01283 742049 or email sarah. clark@smithpartnership.co.uk.

As a full-service law firm, we can help with all legal matters and our network of eight regional offices ensures we have the expertise you need, whatever your requirements. At our Swadlincote office for example, you’ll find legal expertise in: • • •

Child care matters Family issues Buying and selling property

Our clients are always at the heart of all we do, so for professional, tailored legal advice, without the jargon, contact us now.

22 High Street | Swadlincote | DE11 8HY T: 01283 226 444 | E: swadlincote@smithpartnership.co.uk

www.smithpartnership.co.uk @smithpartnership

32

@smithpship

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

���� �� ���� ���� ��� ����� �� ������� ����

��� ���� � � � �� �� ���� �����

�� �� ���� �� ��� ����

������� �� �������� ����� ��� ���������� ��������� �� �� ������ �������� ������� � ���� � ��� � ��� �� �� �� �� �� ������ � �� ����� � �� ���� �� ��� � �� ���� ���� ����� ���� ������ � ������ �� �� ������ ��� ������� ��� ������ ������ ��� ���� �� ��� �� ���� �� � ����� ��� �� � ������� ��� ����� �� ��� �������� ��� ���� � ����

���� � ���� ����� �� ��� � ���� ���� ����� �� ������ ��� ������� ��� �� ��

����

�� �� ������ �� ��� ����� ������� �� �������� ��� ���� ���

����� ������ ����� ������

����������� ������

�� ������ ������� �� � �� �� �� ��� ����� ������ ������� ���� ��� ��� ��������

dci architecture ltd Chartered Architectural Technologist, specialising in;

• Planning permissions • Building regulations • Planning drawings

The Rural Design Office Barns Heath Farm, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire

t. 01530 588141 e. dciarch@me.com w. dciarch.co.uk

• Technical drawings • 3D Presentations • 360 Virtual Reality • Photo realistic images Free 360 VR image and headset on new instructions before Dec 2018 Initial meeting free of charge, ring to arrange.

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

33

YOUR WELLBEING

Loneliness Does Not Discriminate … … it can affect anyone. Here are a few things that you can do to help yourself:

Carve Time for Yourself: Sometimes, people get lonely if they are overworked for a prolonged period of time or take on more than they can handle. This can leave little time to build and maintain meaningful social relationships. If you are at ease and not hurried, you may be more likely to want to talk to others and to develop connections.

Refrain from Comparing: A large number of people frequently compare themselves or their lives unfavorably with others. This can only hurt you.

Your life is uniquely your own. It is a journey. Do not compare your journey with others.

Interact with family/friends: Make it a point to have some meaningful conversations with loved ones/ friends as often as possible. Many people nowadays end up prioritizing other activities in life at the cost of real social connections. Even one good relationship

Large, purpose built, heated dog kennels and cat chalets in Ingleby. Large, secure, grass exercise paddocks for resident dogs, allowing active or sedate to be exercised to their requirements.

For visiting cats, comfortable chalets with viewing windows and outside runs.

Now taking day boarding dogs which includes socialising and off lead exercising in our large enclosed paddocks.

Contact us: 01332 862796

34

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

can make a marked difference.

Each of these steps is progress and an accomplishment in itself. Creating time to pause and reflect helps you to have a better relationship with yourself as well as with others.

If you do not have family members around and are having difficulty initiating or maintaining friendships, seek professional help from a counsellor. This can unearth what’s causing or perpetuating this difficulty, and will help you find specific ways to overcome it.

Please contact Andrea Headington (Dip Couns,MBACp) to make an appointment on 07749 921431 or email Pathfindingtherapy.co.uk.

Sessions available at ProPhysio in Ashby.

Pathfinding Therapy

“Your aches and pains are our priority” We are conveniently located in Ashby town centre.

With over 20 years of experience local Chartered Physiotherapist Darrin Morris and his team can provide friendly, professional treatment and advice for a wide range of injuries and conditions.

l l l l l l l l l l

Back and neck pain Sports injuries Joint pain Tendon and muscle injuries Whiplash injuries Headaches Arthritic conditions Children’s conditions Neurological conditions Complimentary therapies

Simply Call us at ProPhysio on 01530 588557 or visit our website at www.prophysiomidlands.co.uk for enquires or to arrange an appointment Registered with major health insurance companies

Evening and Saturday appointments also available for your convenience

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

35

...a lift when you need it most Candor Stairlifts is a local, well-established stairlift company with offices in Ashby de la Zouch and a newly opened showroom in Coalville. We offer a range of both straight and curved stairlifts from leading manufacturers, and always ensure that each one is made to measure for perfect suitability for every customer.

FREE stairlift assessment

We pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment, carried out in the comfort of your own home.

Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit our showroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any of our stairlifts on display.

We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and do not align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This gives us great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options to suit individual client requirements, even in the most challenging of complex situations within a home. Along with our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a range of associated products to help with varying disabilities, such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track hoists, rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and mobility scooters.

Trusted Aftercare and Service

No matter what time of day, we are committed to offering 24/7 support and have engineers on call 365 days a year.

We even use GPS technology to locate and assign an engineer to a breakdown within hours. Our aftercare packages including flexible yet comprehensive warranty dded reassurance. and service options for that ad

Happy & Delighted Customers

We are proud of our many positive customers reviews within the Age UK business directory and through independent review site feefo.

Well worth talking to, you won't be disappointed.' “ A customer friendly company who communicate well and have the needs of their customers at the forefront of their minds.

We have used them twice and on both occasions they offered value for money and excellent follow up service. The whole team are dedicated to what they do. I was particularly interested that they have their own apprentices working to learn the business, investing in the future. I cannot speak highly enough of them”.

Mrs M, Coalville

Visit • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk to arrange a FREE stairlift assessment or call us on 0330 100 4564 Scotlands Industrial Estate • London Road • Coalville • Leicestershire LE67 3JJ. info@candorstairlifts.co.uk • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk

We are delighted to have recently been awarded the which? Trusted Trader accreditation 36

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Find us on:

01283 212222

Here at Swadlincote Window Company, we can offer you a wide range of bespoke products, these include… ● Stratus Lantern Roof (NEW!) ● Solid Roofs ● Replacement 19th century replica timber windows ● Aluminium windows, doors and bi-folds ● UPVC windows, doors and bi-folds ● Solid composite doors ● UPVC vertical sliders ● Arched windows & doors ● A variety of garage doors ● Conservatories and Orangeries ● Fascia, soffits and guttering ●

For more information about any of our products, or to arrange a free quotation, call us on: 01283 212222.

Alternatively, scan the QR code to the left to go to our website. To like us on Facebook, scan the QR code to the right.

Belmont Street Swadlincote DE11 8JZ Web: www.swadlincotewindows.com Emaill: inffo@swad dlincotewind dows.com

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

37

ASHBY ARTS FESTIVAL

Ashby Arts Festival Prizewinners Over the May half term holiday Ashby once again became a hive of creative activity as this year’s Ashby Arts Festival proved a huge success. Hundreds of people came to see the galleries and performances and to attend art workshops – some travelling from as far as Dorset and Kent!

An important element of the festival are the various competitions which aim to encourage all ages and all abilities to participate in the arts. The festival opened with a presentation to the prize winners by Councillor John Coxon, Leader of Ashby Town Council.

Best in Show Winner On the rooftops of Ashby – Coo what a sight!

by Jonathon Nash

Prizes were then awarded in the Open Art Exhibition kindly judged by Rachel Chambers, owner of the Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold.

The Best in Show prize was awarded to Jonathon Nash for his ink and watercolour painting “On the rooftops of Ashby – Coo what a sight!”. Runner up was

by Celia Brookes with “ Children of Nepal “ Also highly commended were Marie South with Badger, Pauline Allen with The Beech Tree and Di Lorriman with Ashby Castle – Entrance.

The People’s Choice prize voted for by all visitors to the gallery was “ On the Lookout “ by Ruby Beau.

Winners & Runners Up in the Children’s Creativity Competition First to receive their prizes were the winners and runners up in the Children’s Creativity Competition.

This competition is generously sponsored by Specsavers and was judged by professional artists Di Lorriman and Carole Rogers.

Overall winner, receiving the Specsavers Creativity Trophy 2018 was Chloe Locke (Y4 Ashby C of E) with Lucy Plant (Y1 Packington) and Tilly Tattersall (Y5 Donisthorpe) wining first prizes in their age groups.

Highly commended certificates were awarded to Mayah Chappell (Y2 Willesley) Sofia Phillips Y2 (Packington) and Robyn Tipper (Reception Moira).

Last but not least came the prizewinners in our Photography Competition, kindly judged by professional photographer Ashley Franklin.

First prize was awarded to Larry South for his stunning black and white image “Solstice sun on Stonehenge”.

Second Prize went to Martin Vaughan for his action shot “Hawk Owl catching mouse”. Third prize quite remarkably went to the very talented young photographer Katie Keen-Picken (age 10) for her dramatic shot of jousting knight “Damsel in Distress”.

Also highly commended were pictures from Julie Brownlow, Julia Picken, Sue Hutton, John Picken and David Goacher.

Photography Competition Prizewinners: Larry South, Martin Vaughan and Katie Keen-Picken

38

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Holiday Clubs this summer at: Moira Village Hall Ravenstone Pavilion Shardlow Village Hall Bosworth Water Park Overseal Village Hall Melbourne Assembly Rooms Griffydam Primary School

To book: www.clubscomplete.co.uk 01530 412750

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

39

Looking for your dream home?

Moving home should be an exciting time and to help you focus on the important things we’ve developed a clear ďŹ xed fee conveyancing package so you know exactly what to expect. Call us or visit our website for a competitive quotation.

For further information visit: www.timms-law.com 40

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Ashby 01530 564 498

50 DERBY ROAD, MELBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FE

COCKTAIL BAR

2 AA ROSETTE RESTAURANT

PRIVATE EVENTS

WEDDINGS

@amalfiwhite

@ @amalfiwhiteuk

01332 694 890

hello@amalfiwhite.com

WWW.AMALFIWHITE.COM

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

41

LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS Melbourne business; Duck Duck Goose have partnered up with national children’s charity Shoe Aid and will be working together this summer not only to ensure your children are wearing the correct sized shoes but also that the old shoes they have outgrown are put to good use.

Duck Duck Goose, who recently celebrated their second birthday, are well known in Melbourne as the destination for children’s clothing and footwear but did you know that they are qualified members of the Society of Shoe Fitters?

From now until 3rd September pop down for a shoe fitting, donate an old pair of shoes and they will give you 10% off any new pair you purchase including school shoes.

Shoe Aid have two

42

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

clear goals.

Firstly, 4million children in the UK wear the wrong sized shoes. Shoe Aid distributes correctly sized shoes to these children for free Secondly, there are an estimated 54,000 homeless adults in the UK. Shoe Aid works with homeless charities across the UK distributing shoes to the homeless for free.

Shoe Aid also works with Keep Britain Tidy & Eco Schools to educate children on the importance of recycling and re-using old, unwanted footwear, working with 17,800 eco schools across the UK. Since July 2010, Shoe Aid has distributed over half a million shoes worldwide. Show your support for this amazing charity and ensure your children are wearing the correct size shoes by heading down to Duck Duck Goose this summer.

See www.duckduckgoosemelbourne.com for more details.

Ashby S&V Cars • Available 24/7 taxi • Friendly service • Short local taxi runs • Airport transfers to all UK airports • Established over 25 years

Call to book: 01530 411617 / 07747 771124

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

43

44

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

45

TECHNOLOGY TIPS

Online

Gaming Saf afety

Over the years, gaming on both PC and conssole has changed. What was once a safe closed system where you could simply load a game and get playing solo, has now developed massively into online based activity. As such, it’s the responsibility of both parents and children to ensure that they stay safe online and have fun with gameplay at the same time.

Whilst gaming is meant to be fun, its also a risky place to be for a few reasons: • There are varying ages of players, so not everyone will necessarily be nice and can often resort to bullying and upsetting other players.

suitable for younger ages.

Be mindful m of online chatt consoles, con such as TeamSpeak, Mumble, ble, Skype and Discord – only join those who you know, and d wit with reputation.

Also, be cautious of chat sessions within in str streaming sites like Twitch and YouTube Gaming. Never share re personal information online with people you don’t know - keep yourself safe.

For parents, also check that your children cannot make transactional payments for rewards/paid content within games. Nothing worse than not noticing that your child has ran up a bill for you!

• Some games have upsetting content such as violence, horror or adult content – this can be more realistic with Virtual Reality based gameplay.

• Online chat can also result in exchanges of relationship and friendship building, which in many cases is fine, but has also been used as a form of online grooming – there have been reports of this in popular games such as Fortnite.

So, what can you do to stay safe? Tell a trusted adult if something upsets you and learn how to block/mute/report other players should this start happening in a game. Don’t get upset if you lose a game, it happens, as getting angry with other players or speaking out of line can often make situations worse. Check the game ratings, they often give a good indication whether the game is

For any further help and advice, pop in to your local computer and laptop centre, PC Clinic in Huntingdon Court. Fully endorsed by Which?

Trusted Traders and partners with industry brand leaders – for your peace of mind.

They are also in the process of completing their Gaming Zone showroom, so join their community online and keep updated with upcoming events and fundraisers. Visit www.nextekgaming.com for details.

service charges, quote ASHBY LIFE

call us on

01530 888323

or click

Find us at the top of Market Street in Huntingdon Court - parking at rear via North St 46

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Would you like your milk delivered?

Regiistter online at ww ww w milkdelive w.m very.n y net or calll 01283 619 292 Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

47

BUMPER SCUFFS

PAINTWORK SCRATCHES

Professional quality automotive paint and bodywork repairs that are quick convenient and fully guaranteed.

Professional Quality

Our fully-equipped CarCare Centre allows us to deliver quality repairs to everyday damage

Convenient MINOR DENTS

ASHBY CARE CENTRE

Same day repairs Collection and return service from home or work Repaired to a high quality commercial standard At a fraction of the price of traditional body shop methods.

Value for Money

We specialise in repairing everyday car paint and bodywork damage and because we don’t deal with major crash repairs, we don’t have the expensive overheads that a traditional bodyshop might have - meaning we can pass these savings onto our customers.

l l l l

Deliv vered to 6,800 local homes each h month Established fo or over 10 years Trussted by local residents Affordable, eff ffective advertising ff Proffessional advert design

Magazine Advertising FROM

PRICE PER ISSUE

£24+VAT

Call us on 01530 417739 or visit www.ashbylife.co.uk 48

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

11

l

A42 North

A5

Let local people know about your business by advertising in

m Rd

ngha

Notti St Wood

r Rd

Email alan.wilson@chipsaway.co.uk www.chipsaway.co.uk/alanwilson

ChipsAway CarCare Centre Unit 3 Machin’s Business Centre Wood Street Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1EL

Leiceste

07964 130607

FIND US HERE A511

For a FREE no obligation quote, call Alan Wilson on

A42 South

FREE CO WHEN FFEE YOU BRIN G IN ADVE THIS RT

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

49

ASHBY TOWN COUNCIL NEWS We find out more about your all new Town Council Manager; Stuart Benson.

Stuart Benson is a familiar figure to many in Ashby, not least due to the fact Stuart Benson that he owned and ran Extreme Gamez on Mill Lane Mews from August 2000 to earlier this year. Through this role he became a strong advocate for the Ashby Town Traders and for Ashby itself.

It therefore comes as no surprise that he recently joined Ashby Town Council in a new role as Town Council Manager. We met with Stuart to understand more about the role and what it means both for Stuart and for the local community.

As Stuart explained; the role itself is varied from day to day covering a number of different projects. Across the summer Stuart will be busy organising and publicising the many local events coming up such as Jim’s Tractor Run (see pages

22 and 23 for details), the Sealed Knot Battle Reenactments and the Festival of Transport.

With his vast experience online Stuart will also be responsible for the Town Council’s website and social media as well as the co-ordination and promotion of digital training courses for local retailers.

Ashby was very proud to achieve our Purple Flag accreditation last year but this has to be reapplied for each and every year and Stuart is focusing on this as well as working towards making the town ‘greener’. Work is progressing well on the goal of making Ashby plastic free.

Look out for Ashby Town Council branded bags for life appearing in the town stores this month.

It all sounds very exciting and along with the stakeholder teams on the Ashby Project there is a lot of hard work taking place to improve Ashby for us all.

Foot Files: INGROWN TOE NAILS An ingrown toe nail is when a spike of nail pierces the skin. The toe may feel warm, look red, bleed, become infected, ooze puss and cause a lot of pain!

WHY DO THEY DEVELOP? The most common reason is because people cut their nails too short, however other factors like: • Tight footwear.

• General trauma.

• It runs in the family.

• Feet being exposed to sweaty or wet conditions persistently.

• Contracted toes or bunions.

• A person’s gait (the way he/she walks).

TIPS FOR AVOIDING INGROWN TOE NAILS • Avoid rounding the corners when cutting your nails.

• Do not cut nails too short.

• Avoid tight socks.

• Keep feet warm and dry.

• Wear footwear that you can wiggle your toes in but do not slide back and forth.

• If your nails naturally curve or you suspect an ingrown toenail please contact us on the details below!

Contact Details: Kieran Beenick Bsc (Hons) Podiatry 2 Bakery Court, Market Street, Ashby de La Zouch, LE65 1AN Tel: 01530 414576 Mobile: 07872 857332 www.perfectfeetpodiatry.co.uk 50

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

For a competitive, no obligation, free estimate contact

ichard 07 0 7040 3

Or visit us at estern Old Park Farm, ottingham oad shby De a ouch, eicestershire E65 1DP

ar sanrich gmail.com

www.ar san4you.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

51

BUILDING & JOINERY CONTRACTORS

52

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Rise and Recline Chairs from

FREE

delive setup ory & na chairs ll British-made, quality products • Local business • Home visits • Friendly staff

SOFAS

PORTER CHAIRS

RISER CHAIRS

FIRESIDES

CHAIR TABLES

Reliable, quality, comfort.

For general enquiries, call 01283 704071 or visit our showroom at The Chimneys, Twyford Road, Willington. You can check out our products online too; www.stuartmobility.co.uk @stuartmobilityltd

@StuartMobility

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

53

COMMUNITY BOARD

s Ashby Inter-Churche Tennis Tournament d a picnic

fun tennis an An afternoon of stle ace at Ashby Ca will be taking pl st gu Au h 5t nday Tennis Club on Su include ill w is Th . m d 5p between 2pm an s of play. and all standard junior activities ong, come to come al Everyone is wel n. and join in the fu bring some food 1 585 46 0 53 01 on Mick Entry is free. Call s. with any querie

Ope en n Garde ens n Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery in Smisby, is opening their nine acre woodlan d garden of quality, character, beauty and interest to the public on 18th July 9am -5pm. More information is avai lable at www.ngs.org.uk

Projec ect ct Digby for young peo eop ople le on the th h Auttism i Sp Spe pect cttrrum r Can you be a time traveller and disco ver what life was like 400 years ago? Step back in time with Project Digby! An excit ing heritage project designed and deve loped in partnership with Autism East Midl ands for young people on the Autism Spec trum aged 11 to 16 and held at the 1620 s House & Gardens. It runs every Tuesday 2.30 -4pm starting Tuesday 24 July and runs until 21 August. To discover more and book (places limited) contact Nicola Seik a on nicola.seika@leics.gov.uk or telephone : 07944 891 091.

54

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Informati tion i & Wel ellnes l ess s Ev Even vent n The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation invites you to attend an informative support and wellbeing event on Wednesday 25th July from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Ulverscroft Activity Centre, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH. Light refreshments will be available for a small charge, admission is on a drop in basis and entry is FREE. Visit www.shuttlewood-clarke.org for details.

Ashby Memory C afé Join Ashby Methodis t Church on Burton Road for their Deme ntia Café on the third Monday of every mo nth. The next Café wi ll be running on 16th July 1.30-3pm. This is a fun and relaxed so cial group for people living with Dementi a and their carers, everyone will be ma de most welcome.

Any queries contact Rev Jacky on 01530 412298 or email on rev jackygoaten.co.uk

Coo cili Ashby Town Counci i etings eeti of Mee n a endar Ca Calen All meetings start at 6.30pm, meetings for July: 10th Planning, Transportation and Licensing Meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is a slot for public questions. Meetings take place at Legion House, South Street, Ashby.

Financial advice from our financial adviser Ian Staley Contact 01530 567020

MORE THAN £400M LANGUISHING IN OLD PENSION POTS With more people changing jobs over their working lifetime, the average saver can have multiple pension pots and have no idea how to track them down. What’s more, people move homes and can lose track of paperwork over the years.

As a result, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has estimated there are over £400m in unclaimed pension savings in the UK. If you’re in this position, then there are various steps you can take. Contacting old employers for details can be a good first step, and then there’s the free Pension Tracing Service provided by the DWP. This service was launched back in May 2016 and has been used more than a million times by savers.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE PENSION SCHEMES You may want to consider consolidating your various pensions into just one plan. Potential reasons for moving a pension could include seeking better investment performance, looking for lower charges to boost your retirement income and pursuing access to a wider range of investments. But before you make your move, there are downsides that you need to consider.

If you’re in a final salary company pension, also known as a

defined benefits scheme, it will often be best advice to stay put because of the guarantees attached to your pension.

Some money purchase schemes, referred to as defined contribution plans, also offer guarantees that need to be fully evaluated before transferring to an alternative scheme.

THESE ARE THE STEPS TO TAKE • Keep a record of all your pension pots, so you don’t lose out at retirement • Make pension saving a priority. Consider topping up your contributions whenever your financial circumstances allow, remember, within limits, they attract valuable tax relief • Know your state pension age and get a forecast of how much you’ll receive • Speak to us about arranging a regular review to help ensure your retirement plans remain on track.

As part of the service at DGS, we take the time to understand our client’s unique planning needs and circumstances, so that we can provide you with the most suitable solutions in the most cost-effective way.

For a free review of your current pension plans and financial situation, please contact Ian Staley, Independent Financial Adviser on 01530 567020.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

55

56

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

ASHBY - DE - LA - ZOUCH

FARMERS MARKET FARMERS’

Bringing you the FINEST FOODS from the REGION together with a SELECTION of SPECIALIST STALLS

HELD EVERY THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH North Street, Ashby De La Zouch LE65 1HS

SUNDAY 15TH JULY 9.00 AM-2.00 PM

K.S DIGITAL

BOY S? U... T ShinCkO again

AERIAL, SATELLITE & CCTV SPECIALISTS

AERIAL SYSTEMS

FROM £60

t

SATELLITE SYSTEMS

FROM £60

CCTV SYSTEMS

FROM £250

REPAIRS AND MUCH MORE

07948 021241 K.S.DIGITAL@OUTLOOK.COM on

@KSDIGITALIBSTOCK

4thashby.org.uk/thinkagain 01530 888579 Copyright © 2011 The Scout Association, Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Waless) and SC038437 (Scotland).

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

57

LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS These are exciting times for one of our long term advertisers; Ashby Reflexology as they open their brand new treatment room and studio above Souk de la Zouch on Bath Street corner in Ashby!

We caught up with owner; Alliy Mortimer to find out more and she explained; “I found reflexology by accident nearly 10 years ago when I became a single parent and needed to keep my brain intact so went and enrolled in college at Milton Keynes on a part time course which covered Holistic Therapies. From there I fell in love with reflexology and continued practicing until my daughter was old enough for me to concentrate on making it a business.”

Alliy established Ashby Reflexology initially as a mobile business but can now also offer clients the choice to see her in the new treatment area so handily located right in the town centre. The room has a massage bed, massage chair, reclining armchair (for reflexology clients who prefer not to use the bed).

Ashby Reflexology treatments include: • Reflexology • Massage • Indian Head Massage • Aromatherapy • Hopi Ear Candles Alliy is also currently studying hot stone massage and allergy testing and intends to introduce them soon.

On a Tuesday and Friday Alliy is available for mobile treatments covering Ashby and surrounding areas (within seven miles).

The treatment room is open on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and the occasional Saturday.

Follow ‘Ashby Reflexology’ on Facebook for monthly offers and details of their new loyalty card.

A. & J. Bartlett Ltd

Domestic, Commercial, & Industrial Electrical Contractors Serving the local community for over 50 years

Home Buyers & Landlord Reports, Call Outs, Security Lighting, Intruder Alarms, Re-wiring, Extra Sockets, CCTV Free Quotes (see website for more) Office Opening Times Monday – Friday 7.30am –5pm Saturday 9am – 12pm 77 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1AH Tel. 01530 412504, Fax. 01530 416022 E-mail. info@aandj-bartlett-ltd.co.uk Web. www.aandj-bartlett-ltd.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/ajbartlettashby Twitter: @Bartlett_ltd 58

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

59

60

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

61

A WALK IN THE FOREST suppplied by Liz Roberts

Needwood and South Derbyshire Clayla and ds

N Column C Noon

1

TThe last of our six Noon Colum mns iss situated at Jacksons Bank, part of the ancient Needwood p FForest and right on the outer rreaches of the National Forest.

TThe walk is an easy hours stroll but you might like to complete your outing by making use of the large, and rather lovely, picnic area at the entrance to the woodland. This beautiful Noon Column is the most rugged of the six si - being carved to capture the essence of the many mature trees within this landscape. Indeed it does oe it so well that at a glimpse one might pass by as it blends into the setting of the l forest. Stop to take a closer look and you’ll see how l cleverly it has been crafted.

The walk starts from the car park rk at the entrance to Jackson’s Bank which is accessed d via Brackenhurst Road, just off the A515 and close to Hoar Cross. The postcode for sat nav users is DE13 8RG.

Walk straight ahead down the main n track ignoring any small paths that lead off into the woodland. After a while hile yyou will ill arrive at a fork in the track - bear left. Your path drops p downhill and, shortly after it starts to level e out, you need to bear left onto a narrow path going oin through a gap in the hedgerow (2) to come out ut beside a small building. Here you join the end of the he access road for a dwelling on your right. Follow this access road down to a ford with a footbridge on either h side (3).

Take either of the bridges across the stream onto the

3

lane on the far side. Turn right h and walk along the lane for or about 200 yards until you u see a wooden footpath arrow leading g off to your right. Follow this hi arrow through a small wooden gate and over another bridge, taking you back c across the same stream and into a field. ld

When I went this field el had been recently grazed and was deeply e rutted where the cattle had been - expect it to be muddy after wet weather. The path h goes through the gateway immediately ahead of you and then continues straight up the field. e Once you get to the far end of th he field you willl find the next footpath marker, telling yo ou that you are now on the Kissing Gate walk. Go o thrrough the small ma gate next to the marker, back into t the woodland.

On n your left yyou will see a pon nd (4) - bear left to reaacch it and tth hen bear right so that you are walking aro ound the right bank to the far end where water e flo ows in. At A this point turn right and go up a wide set of steps set into the slope.

2

Leave the car park via a small wooden gate by the metal barrier leading onto a wide track into the forest. On your right is the picnic area, the noon column is on your left (1).

op of the steps is a junction of paths - turn u Att the top le g eft and walk a short way up towards a metal gate att the woodland w edge. Just before reaching the h gate g there h is a narrow track leading off to your right in nto the woodland (5). Take this track and follow lo itt as it meanders along, always fairly close to the th edge e of the woodland, with fields fi ld visible vi through the trees on your u left. Once you start to glimpse the picnic area ahead of you bear b right and drop down to rejoin in the main forest track from the e start of your walk. Turn left on this is track to pass back by the Noon Column and return to the car park.

5

All walks are checked before publication but please be awaree that paths may change over time and with the seasons.

Walks for all in the Heart of the Forest

in the Walks for all Forest Heart of the

By Liz Roberts

walks Includes 12

62

Find us online at www.a ashbylife.co.uk

4

plus great

trips out for

all the family

by Liz Roberts A fully illustrated book of 12 local walks plus great trips out for all the family. Find out more at www.nationalforestwalks.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

63

HARLEQUIN

RUGS

64

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

THE FLOORING AND BED COMPANY LIMITED Dents Road, Nottingham Road Retail Park, Ashby-De-La-Zouch. LE65 1JS

01530 564 864

fabcoltd.co.uk Open 7 days (Closed Bank Holidays)

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

65

ASHBY LIBRARY NEWS This month we launch Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge 2018! The challenge starts on Saturday 7th July & is free for all children between 4 and 12 years old. The summer reading challenge helps to encourage children to get reading during the summer months in a fun & entertaining way!

FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN Wriggly Readers & Story and Rhyme Time for children aged 0 - 4 years and their parents and carers.

Join us for stories and songs every Friday morning from 10.30-11am!

Bumps & Babies meet fortnightly 11am – 12pm on a Friday. A gathering place for new & expectant mums.

These are free advice & information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust.

Kimbles Music & Movement: learning through play for babies, toddlers & preschool children. Wednesdays at 2pm – sessions are £6 for first children, £3 for siblings over six months old. Contact Kim Pott to book – 01283 219330 or admin@kimblesfun.com.

4th Ashby Brownies & 2nd Ashby Rainbows meet at Ashby Library. Contact Sarah Grealy for more information – 01530 455973 HOBBIES DIG IT from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau are in the

Kirkland Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineer

library on Thursday 26th July, from 10am – 11.30am, offering free digital & internet skills training. Booking is essential, please contact them on 01283 210109 to book your place!

We’ve launched Board Game Saturdays at Ashby Library! On Sat 7th July & Sat 21st July we’ll have lots of games & puzzles available for you to play in the library. This is a free activity for both adults & children!

FITNESS & WELLBEING Discovering Mindfulness is a series of meditation sessions taking place on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.

Designed to help reduce stress & anxiety as well as boost your immune system. £7 per session - contact Julie Hurst for more information & to book a place: 01530 273056 & jhurst@workbalancecentre.org.

On Mondays, our resident local area co-ordinator Andrew Barson holds a free information & advice session between 10am – 12pm. For more information you can contact Andy on 07712324253 or andrew.barson@leics.gov.uk.

“New boiler up an d running. We us ed Dave Kirkland from As hby. Great bloke an da very good job. We ll done and thank s would recommend him to anyone.” Stephen Cox

Free plumbing and heating health check with every boiler service

just ring up and quote promotional code ashbyliFe2018 to claim

• Gas & Boiler Servicing • Installation & Repairs • Specialist in Natural Gas & LPG • Established for over 8 years • Covering Ashby, Coalville & surrounding areas

Please call David on 07794 592 331 or email dkirkland@hotmail.co.uk 66

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

67

68

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

HOME ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE

COVER 24/7/365 DAYS A YEAR FULLY INSURED REPAIRS, PARTS & LABOUR INCLUDED

ONLY

99

£

ANNUAL SERVICE VISIT

*

AMAZING OFFER

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR SERVICE VISIT & RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT PANEL BATTERY, EXTERNAL BELL BOX & SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK. QUOTE ‘WAOFFER’

CENTURYFIREANDSECURITY.CO.UK

CALL 01530 262 466 *12 months cover.

Terms & Conditions apply

WE ALSO INSTALL: CCTV, INTRUDER ALARMS, AUTOMATED GATES & EXTERNAL SECURITY LIGHTING To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

69

LOCAL EVENTS

Heather Scarecrow Festival al

celebrates its 20th Anniversaryy The hugely popular Heather Scarecrow Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the villagers plan to make it extra special. It will take place from 11am on Sunday 29th July until 6pm on Sunday 5th August.

There will be ample free parking at Heather St John’s Football Club (LE67 2QJ) and Heather Village Hall (LE67 2RE). Admission is free and guides are available for £2 to help visitors find all the Scarecrows and vote for their favourite.

This year the festival has the use of David Taylor Memorial Hall from Sunday 29th July until Friday 3rd August and has invited local groups and charities to make use of the hall for a day to raise funds for their organisation whilst also selling Scarecrow guides.

This means there will be additional parking and toilet facilities for visitors. Details of the activities taking place at the hall each day will be shown in the Festival Guide and announced on the Facebook Page.

To mark the 20th Anniversary and to acknowledge the lady who established Heather Scarecrow Festival, organisers are introducing The Di Everett Award this year. This is in the form of an optional theme, the winner of which will receive this special award and an additional prize of £50. The theme is ‘Night at the Movies’. The winner of the theme will be selected by an independent judge.

Be sure to pop in to the church during the festival.

You will be blown away by the yarn bombing! Village residents have been working on this for months.

70

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Refreshments will be served in the Church on Saturday 4th August and they will be holding a Summer Fete on Sunday 5th August. Other features this year include displays of ng Heather’s photograph’s showing Heather s past provided

by Ibstock Historical Society and a display of Coalville’s Famous 50 at the Football Club. Also, be prepared for possible special surprise visitors during the final weekend.

Let’s not forget the main aim of the event is to help raise funds for local village groups, whilst providing an affordable day out for families. It would be difficult to achieve both these aims without the generous sponsorship of several local businesses helping to cover some of the costs. Sponsors include Rebound Ashby who have offered vouchers to scarecrow creators as an additional incentive and have also provided money off vouchers in the Scarecrow Guide. The School’s, Preschools and Day Nursery’s competition is sponsored by Kimble’s Music and Movement.

More details can be found at www.heatherscarecrowfestival.com You can also find ‘Heather Scarecrow Festival’ on Facebook and Twitter.

SH Windows Energy rating windows and doors

Please call to arrange a FREE quotation • Window replacements • Door replacements • High security Composite doors • Conservatories and Porches • Canopies and Car ports • Guttering, Fascias and Soffits

We understand how important safe, secure windows and doors are to you.

We understand that your windows and doors need to last a long time, in any weather.

We understand that your windows and doors should look great too.

And we care We offer a clean and tidy, trustworthy service that’s great value for money.

Call for a free quotation

07951649330 • 01283346299

shwindows@outlook.com www.shwindows.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

71

➢ Full professional setup

➢ High quality

➢ Rapid detection

➢ High quality images day and night

➢ Hardwired or wireless options

➢ Monitoring available

➢ Live streaming to smartphone or tablet

➢ Instant phone or text alerts

Domestic and commercial works undertaken All systems tailored to your individual requirements 12 months warranty on all equipment Maintenance plans available Existing system upgrades and repairs Established local company Visit us www.fstotalsolutions.com

Contact us today for your free quotation: Email: info@fstotalsolutions.com *Discount available with this advertisement - quote FSTS02

72

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

FOR AN ATTACKING MARKETING STRATEGY CALL 01530 838761

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

73

MONEY MATTERS

DIY is not for everyone!

The Financial Conduct Authority has been reviewing ‘Retirement Options’ since the introduction of ‘Retirement Freedom’ back in 2015. They wanted to understand how the changes were affecting people’s decision-making process when approaching retirement. Their findings did raise cause for concern.

The initial report, issued in 2017, provided some interesting statistics. For example: 30% of Pension Drawdown plans were purchased without any financial advice. Pensions Drawdown are an Investment and Income Product that not only needs to be structured properly, considering the risk, but also reviewed periodically to ensure they are working effectively.

Without advice, a high percentage of people take the path of least resistance and buy their Annuity or Drawdown from their current provider. In fact, over 40% of Annuity and Drawdown Pension Plans taken up were selected without advice.

The report also highlighted that whilst there are more than 50 providers offering Retirement Income Products, many people not seeking professional, independent advice are largely unaware of the options available to them. This is probably the most important and key decision any of us will make and it will affect the rest of our lives – walking down the only path presented to us could be going in the wrong direction.

Recently, on an evening out with friends, one commented “I’m retired now. I’m on a fixed budget – I’ve got to make this money last!” It made me think. A comment regularly made by new clients I meet who are close to retirement: “I wish I had given my retirement more thought”.

Well, after reading this article, do not fall into the same trap of doing nothing.

For those looking to enjoy life in retirement, it is never too early to review your options. Whenever you think ‘I really ought to do something about my pension’, do that ‘something’ today. Have a chat with an Independent Adviser and ideally one who 74

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Kevin Cunningham Bleathwood IFA Ltd uses Cashflow Modelling Software – this way, you will see how the retirement lifestyle you aspire to matches your pension provision. You may even be pleasantly surprised to find out how you could fully or partly retire earlier. With more than 50 providers in the market, you need someone with access to the whole market - not just your current provider, and one who has nothing but your best interests at heart – that’s the value of independence.

My house has dozens of examples of my bad D.I.Y. – fortunately, none of my handywork is that important to our future but, my advice is, whether in the home or more critically when it comes to your Pension and financial security, D.I.Y. is not for everyone!

Source: www.fca.org.uk/publications/market-studies/ retirement-outcomes-review Note: A pension is a long-term investment. The fund value may fluctuate and can go down, which would have an impact on the level of pension benefits available. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Dreaming of a happy and funded retirement?

Fishing on Lake Fork - Texas April 204 3

Fail to plan - plan to fail the sun!

Our place in 6 4 0 2 t us Aug

Note to self :

Book meet ing with Bleathwood IFA re ‘Prophec y’ A proud moment! ing July 2041 & Jake’s Wedd Julie

d If you wantt to makke your hopes and dreams a reality, planning is the key. dre

A Financial Software System that models lifelong cashflow to ensure you can fund your life goals with confidence.

For a review and a demonstration as to how Prophecy can illustrate your financial future, call Kevin Cunningham on 01530 417 943 Email: info@bleathwoodifa.co.uk Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

75

For everything you need for your garden there’s Sunnyside.

Our new restaurant is the place to meet and the place to eat!

LUNCH

TEA

Six Item Special

Main Menu / Specials from

Cake Club Offer

Served till 11 a.m Mon - Sat

Served daily 11- 4.

Sunday Roast - £8.50

Served 3pm - 4.30pm

BREAKFAST

£3.99

£3.00

£7.50

Our afternoon teas are simply delicious! £8.99 a person Booking required 24 hours in advance

01530 263418

LEICESTER ROAD, IBSTOCK, LE67 6HL

www.sunnysidegardencentre.co.uk 76

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Ashby Handyman.co.uk

No V Ch A ar T ge d Established 2009

A truly local service, I live in Ashby.

Insured, qualified Electrician. Experienced handyman.

No job too small or ‘weird and wonderful’. Polite, friendly and punctual.

Wiring and electrical, sockets, lights, faults. Locks and security.

Small decorating jobs. Blinds, curtains, shelves and pictures.

Appliances, ‘Odd jobs', furniture assembly, resealing bathrooms.

New: Smartphone CCTV installed from £100, Wireless alarms.

Call Robin for your free quote: Ashby (01530) 458486 or 07716 648261

www.ashbyhandyman.co.uk

WOODLAND TO LET martinhallwills@gmail.com

Two acres in ring fence near Ashby e:

john@stauntonharoldestate.co.uk

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

77

WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

July

Friday 6th July – Sunday 8th July Timber Festival

Timber is a weekend-long camping family festival exploring the transformative impact of forests and celebrating woodland culture in all its forms. Enjoy an innovative, diverse and exhilarating programme. Timber festival is based on Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6DQ. Tickets range from £10 - £120, please go to website for details www.timberfestival. org.uk or contact Rowan Hoban via email on hello@timberfestival.org.uk.’

Friday 29th June Tuesday 31st July ‘All Creatures’ exhibition

A beautiful exhibition of animal, bird and insect themed work will be shown at The Manger Gallery, Kings Newton, Melbourne. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, stained glass, sculptures and ceramics.

To book an appointment, please contact Michael Cook on 01332 862365 or email michaelrcook@ btinternet.com.

Wednesday 4h July Ashby Museum Guided Walks

Kenneth Hill will lead the ‘Ashby Spa Town’ walk and will follow the story of the spa buildings from their earliest days at Moira, their transfer to the Bath Grounds and eventual sad demolition in the 1960’s. The

78

walk leaves the museum at 7pm and is £4 per person. Advance booking is essential at the museum or by calling 01530 260 090.

Wednesday 4th July The Lyric Rooms

Ashby Film Nights are showing ‘The Shape of Water’ (15). Doors and bar open at 7pm and film starts at 7.30pm. This romantic thriller, set in the 1960s, has lovelorn Elisa (Sally Hawkins) falling for a strange underwater creature. Tickets are £5 and available on the door or in advance from Ashby Tourist Information Centre (01530 411 767).

Thursday 5th July Funhouse Comedy Club

cake. Call Fran Williams on 01530 414933 for details.

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July Ashby Open Gardens

Now in its 11th year Ashby Open Gardens is a well-established and much loved event which has become famed for the friendly and welcoming owners. From 11am to 6pm at least 16 gardens will be open with 3 new ones this year. Tickets are available from the Tourist Info Centre, Norths Deli, and La Zouch Restaurant from the end of June. See www.AshbyOpenGardens.co.uk for details.

Tuesday 10th July Ashby Civic Society

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms. Featuring Nick Page, Steve Hall, George Lewis and Marc Jennings with compere Spiky Mike.

Doors open 7.30pm for 8.15pm start and tickets £10 in advance. For more information call 01530 415 039 or visit www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

A guided tour of The 1620’s herb garden at Donnington le Heath House & Gardens by Michael Arkle followed by tea and cake. Please pre- book by calling Susanne on 01530 415 654 and for more information.

Thursday 5th July Ashby Castle WI

Tuesday 10th July Ticknall Garden Club

Personal Safety for Women Drivers.

John Budulis will highlight some safety issues to the ladies who drive and those who are driven. All visitors are most welcome. 2pm to 4pm at Congregational Church on Kilwardby Street, Ashby. £4 to include tea and

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

A talk on The History & Development of Japanese Gardens by Patsy Rayner.

7.30pm at Ticknall Village Hall. £1 for members, £3 for visitors - includes refreshments. Contact Sally Salt at sally.raw1@btinternet.com or call 01283 214 784.

Tuesday 10th July Pots & Prosecco

Pottery painting isn’t just for kids.

Grab a bottle of Prosecco and a couple of friends for a fun evening of grown-up pottery painting. You don’t need to be artistic as you’ll be given lots of tips and techniques to help you create a beautiful and unique piece of pottery. Space is limited, so call 01332 695 181 to book. £5 per painter nonrefundable deposit, redeemable against your purchases on the evening. 18+ years only. 6.30pm to 9.30pm at the Paint-a-Pot studio, Staunton Harold.

Saturday 14th July Mindfulness Workshop

We live such busy lives but how often do you just stop to experience the here and now? Mindfulness is just that: pausing and concentrating on me, right here, right now. 1pm at The Health Workshop, Rushton’s Yard, Ashby. £5 per person. Contact Helen Ellis on 07590 329397 or mrshlellis@gmail.com

Wednesday 18th July Family Archaeology Day

Archaeological Dig Boxes. Help create a huge mammoth. Guess the artefact. Refreshments available.

It’s FREE to put community information on this page or on our website. Please submit your full event details online at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-new-event.html. Deadline for submissions for the Community Board or What’s On pages for the August issue is Thursday 5th July. Information is published subject to space being available. We always recommend that you check with the event organiser before your visit. Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine. For any queries please email admin@ashbylife.co.uk

10.330am to 3.30pm at St Helen’s Church & Community Heritage Centre, Ashby. Entry is free. Visit www.sthelensheritage.co.uk for further details.

Friday 27th July Blackfordby Ballroom Fridays

A monthly night of Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing from 8-10.30pm at Blackfordby Village Hall. It is £5 per person and you bring your own refreshments. For further information contact Anna on 07851339010.

Let everyone know about your local event through online

Upload your event FREE at www.ashbylife.co.uk/events and we’ll share them with local audiences.

Or for just £15 you can opt to highlight your event This guarantees prime position at the top of the online events page and inclusion in the magazine.*

See www.ashbylife.co.uk/events today

* subject to print deadlines

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

79

In tr d c g Introducing Your Y our LLocal oca al Hyg H Hygienist g ie nist i Pat Hughes P at Hu gh s Caring Ca g dentist de tist Sandra S ndra Ferreira erre has been een jo ne popula H ghess join ed by p u r hygienis hygie ist Pa at Hugh to firstt cclass dental eam. o offer fer you a fi nt te Our new hygienist Pat H Hughes is really O h y well known kno n locally loca y having hav g worked work d in Ashby hby for fo m ny ear Pa ha dra man y ye ars. Now N wP at h as joined join d Sa Sand a to delive ygienist servi es to el er motivational on hy se ice Measham patientt Me am Dental’s al loyal ya and growing ro gp base. Patt iis passionate about oral b s a o health lt with h a ffocus on preventative p ve ve maintenance m ten e to keep p y ur mouth heal hy and id gum you uth health d av avoid gum diisea sease e e. P Patt is an i credibly expe enced profes a inc d ex erie of ssionall and we are d delighted d to ha have her on the team. t Measham Dental continues to grow by word of m mo outh h rec recomm men ndation tion n. We W o offe er an afford ffo dab ble le monthly m hl pla p an, n, one on off the t e best best v value e plans la on offer in the t area, ar as well el ass ‘p pay as you ou go io go’ options.

96 96% %

off our ur pa patiient nts ts rated ated thei their ir overall vera l

experience xp ie as

n * e excellent* xc

*Measham Dental n Patient Satisfaction on Survey, January 2018 18

We care We e ab about ut yyour ur smile m e

Cosmetic

Im mplants

Whitening

Invisible Braces

re tm nts ava aillab ble Treatments e...

Frown Line Reduction

FFacial cial Enhancements an em nt

OPENING OP ING HOURS UR

80

M nda Mon ay

9 9.00 00 a am to 5.30 30 pm

Tuesday es ay Wednesday We da

9.00 0 am a to 5.30 pm 9.00 0 am to o 5.30 5 pm

Thursday Th Friday

12 n noon to 8 8.00 pm 8.00 am to 1.00 pm

S Satu urda ay Sunday y

Closed lo d Closed

1 The T e Co Cou ourtyard y d 57-6 65 5 High Street ee Measham Mea Swadlincote ad DE12 2 7HR 01530 1530 2 272264 2264 in nfo@ @m @meashamd ashamden ntal al.co .co.uk uk w www w.meashamden m nta al.co.uk

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

New local leaflet local Newdrops!

Leaflet Drops Reach 6 homes in,000 e LE65 areth a FOR JUST

£35+VAT pe r 1000

Delivered with the Ashby Life magazine by our established team of local distributors.

Book now by calling 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

81

PET’S CORNER

Keeping your dog safe in the water this summer Swimming is a fun activity for your dog, and one which can be extremely beneficial for their overall health. In the heat of summer, however, it comes into its own by cooling them down and helping them to avoid the risk of heat stroke to which dogs are prone.

So what should you do to make sure they’re safe in the water, and that swimming is fun rather than frightening?

Stay in the shallows at first Letting your dog play in shallow waters helps them to acclimatise and gain confidence iff they’re relatively new to swimming.

stomach due to the bacteria and parasites that are often present, so it’s a good idea to take some fresh drinking water with you.

Don’t let them get too tired Swimming is tiring for your dog, so watch out for signs that they’re flagging. They may start to panic and flounder in the water, especially if they’re novice swimmers. It’s possible to buy life jackets for dogs, which give them confidence in the water if they’re a little unsure.

Be aware of undercurrents It’s easy for your dog to be swept out further than you’d like if there are tidal undercurrents on n your stretch of beach. Fast-flowing rivers and strreams also pose a danger in this respect, even if your dog’s a strong swimmer.

Provide fresh water to drink Drinking lake or river water can result in an n upset

Woodward Veterinary Practice

…your local vets WE HAVE MOVED TO BRAND NEW PURPOSE-BUILT PREMISES!!

meeting ALL the needs of your pets!

24HRS EMERGENCY CARE – FROM VETS YOU KNOW!

• Consultattions by Appointment • • Ask about our Loyalty Discount Plan • • Emergency Appointments Available • • Discounts Available from 5% to 20% • OPENING TIMES Mon-Fri: 8.00am-8.00pm Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm Su unday: 9.00am-2.00pm Bank Holidays: 8.30am-4.30pm Ivanhoe Business Park, Smisby Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2UZ enq quiries@woodward-vets.co.uk

www.woodward-vets.co.uk

Tel: 01530 412035 82

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

NAOMI COSTANTINO YOGA EAST MIDLANDS AND NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE 1:1 BESPOKE TUITION. ASTANGA VINYASAKRAMA YOGA. PREGNANCY YOGA PRE/POST NATAL. RESTORATIVE. YIN YOGA. SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING. INJURY ADJUSTMENT.

OPEN CLASS INFO

Follow insta @naomicostantinoyoga All Enquiries: info@naomicostantino.com

WWW.NAOMICOSTANTINO.COM Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

83

We’ll guide you home From the moment the sale board goes up, you can trust us to make your sale complete.

It all starts with your FREE valuation.

Get in touch with us at Ashby on 01530 412 824 JohnGerman.co.uk

Local Knowledge Moves People

84

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Quality Day Trips

from Roberts Travel Group p

Destinations 14.07 14.07 15.07 17.07 20.07 21.07 21.07 21.07 21.07 22.07 22.07 23.07 25.07 26.07 26.07 27.07 28.07 29.07 01.08 02.08 03.08 04.08 04.08 05.08 05.08 06.08 09.08 09.08 10.08

Skegness £22 RAF Fairford Air Tattoo £69 Scarborough Seaside £25 Royal Windsor £25 Haworth and the Bornte’s Parsonage £25 RHS Tatton Park Flower Show £48 London Hyde Park £25 London West End Show: Matilda £109 London West End Show: Tina Turner £105 Skegness Seaside £22 Liverpool & China’s Terracotta Warriors £47 Leamington Spa or Warwick Castle £22 Sandringham Flower Show £36 Chester City £23 Chester Zoo £45 Harry Potter Studio Tour £66 Southend on Sea Seaside £25 Weston Super Mare Seaside £23 Cambridge Cathedral City £22 Newark Antiques Fair £32 Lincoln Cathedral City £22 Kew Garden’s Dragon Trail £43 Buckingham Palace Staterooms £55 Skegness Seaside £22 BBC’s Country file Live at Blenheim Palace £55 Slimbridge Wetland Centre £41 Hull City of Culture £23 Hull: The Deep Aquarium £39 Wells next the Sea £23

11.08 11.08 12.08 14.08 15.08 17.08 18.08 18.08 18.08 18.08 18.08 19.08 19.08 23.08 24.08 25.08 26.08 27.08 29.08 30.08 31.08

London Postal Museum £42 London Zoo £59 Bletchley Park - Home of the Enigma Code £39 Wensleydale Railway Steam Train £79 St Alban’s Cathedral City on Market Day £23 Whitby Seaside £25 Liverpool & China’s Terracotta Warriors £47 London Hyde Park £25 London West End Show: Strictly Ballroom £109 London West End Show: Les Miserables £119 London West End Show: Aladdin £119 Southport Flower Show £49 Southport Seaside £25 Llandudno Seaside £25 Thorpe Park £65 Skegness Seaside £22 Hunstanton Seaside £22 Black Country Living Museum £36 Highgrove Garden Tour & Lunch £85 Buckingham Palace Staterooms £55 Bath Spa Town £25 All prices are per person

Please call 01530 816425 for a brochure, or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk for our full selection Alternatively you can visit our Travel Centre at The Limes, Midland Road, Hugglescote, LE67 2FX

ABTA Number Y6278

F PARREE KING HUGG AT LESCO TE

2018 BROCHURE OUT NOW CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOURS

TRAVEL GROUP To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

85

FITNESS TIPS

Structuring a

Training Plan

I’ve spoken to a lot of people about diet plans and how one size does not fit all, cookie cutter online plans generally don’t get you where you want to be as everyone is different, the same goes for training, while a quick online workout can really help you get started, it’s great to know how to structure your own plan to see results.

Goals!

Having a goal in mind is vital, you need to set yourself a goal. Whether it be to build up strength, increase your fitness levels or simply to start coming along to the gym. But the first step is noting down what you want to achieve :)

Time! How many days y have you got?

Havin sett your goal,l you need to de decide how Having

86

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

many times per week you can commit to the gym or some form of training. For example, there is no point structuring a plan of 6 sessions a week if you can only do 3.

Depending on your goal you will have certain criteria you need to hit. If your goal was, say building muscle, then you need to make sure you hit everybody part. If you can only train twice a week then an upper/lower body split can work, as could a full body routine. 3x a week and you could do a push/ pull/legs routine. Note down how many days a week you can train and then structure your plan from there!

Training experience

Before structuring your plan, you need to know your training experience i.e. a beginner will not be doing the same kind of training as someone who has trained for 10 years plus.

If you are a beginner, I would recommend learning and basing your training around compound lifts.

For example, squat, deadlift, bench press, to build a base and foundation for the rest of your workouts.

Remember, form is more important than weight so take your time especially when learning new ovements movements.

Training frequency

How often should I train each body part?

Training frequency will all depend on what your goal is - I would advise everyone to hit each body part at least once a week, but if you can try hitting each body part twice. If you don’t have the time but can fit in an extra session then use this to work on a lagging body part.

Training volume

How many sets and reps should I do?

How many reps you should do will generally be determined by the goal. A lower rep range is beneficial to build strength and power, whereas a higher rep range can lead to enhanced muscular endurance.

In terms of sets and reps for the whole workout there is no ideal specific number, what you need to do is work out what you can recover from effectively for the next workout. For example, if you end up setting out a routine where train your chest twice a week, and on the first session you spend hours working on it, you may be so fatigued that by the time the second session comes you may still not be able to move, then this second session would be counterproductive.

Recovery

I always advise people to warm up thoroughly and use mobility exercises before an exercise routine, and to stretch afterwards. Also, try and get enough sleep, you need to make sure you’re recovering for your next session.

Rest

I advise people to rest at least 1-2 days a week, giving your body enough time to recuperate ready for your next sessions will lead to much better results. In short you need to rest long enough so you can train again for your next session, each individual will have different recovery rates.

Enjoyment!

Most importantly, whilst writing a routine, pick exercises you enjoy. The best training routine is a realistic one you can stick to.

By Marcus White Fitness Republic

When structuring your own plan, you need to work out how many sets and reps are enough for you to recover and progress.

Progressive Overload

A big builder of muscle is what we call mechanical tension. For example, the more load a muscle has to deal with, the more growth. So, while structuring your plan you will want to slowly over time increase the weight you’re lifting, while adding an extra 1.25kg plate a side to your exercise every couple of weeks won’t feel like much, after a few months you will notice the difference.

Track your Progress

You will want to keep track of every single workout!

Note down what felt easy, what felt hard, your weights and rep ranges, keep slowly progressing over time and you will see results! Whether this be a simple notepad, gym log book or a gym logging app on your phone, try to keep track of everything you do in the gym.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

87

ASHBY WRITERS CLUB

Threads

by Kate Mallinder

ped his Bob walked along the street. He’d strip added had and ger swag led entit l usua its gait of he’d ago s hour e Thre leg. left a slight drag on his tie, crisp been dressed in a sharp suit, snappy er shoes linen shirt and the finest Italian leath investment money could buy; the consummate ed and banker. However the Big Deal had sour ral millions he’d had to make his exit. With seve missing, they’d want to find him. people Ahead of him the police were checking and lders shou his hed against a photo. Bob hunc he’d put his life le who His h. coug ing hack a tried no time to faith in his appearance and now was abandon that belief. lder a touch, He tugged the dirty coat off his shou smell the e mov to also but to finish the look stom to the further away, his nostrils more accu sweat. In his bouquet of a fine wine than of stale trousers dirty , grey : mind he checked his attire , shoes hem the at g frayin and g strin with held up er. jump e dbar threa a one without laces and an officer only He was approaching the police line,

LOCAL

ROOFING SERVICES

Ro oofing Problems?

Com mplete Roofing Service

0800 9178898 Local Roofing Services - Trading name of Birmingham Roofing Ltd

88

in no rush, a few feet away. He shuffled along, street out main the on on unlike every other pers ed slowly of London’s Financial District. He walk past the police officer. froze, then “Excuse me sir,” said the officer. Bob “Here, get turned his grubbied face towards him. fiver into a ed push He ” eat. to thing yourself some Bob’s hand. ed to the “Thanks,” said Bob gruffly. He nodd ing. He’d limp way, his on ed carri officer then made it. ing up “Hey, hang on,” called the officer runn He peered ” you? ’t aren him, ’re “You . behind him nearly “You . head his into Bob’s face and shook nails like d icure man has p tram what But had me. those?” pm on The Ashby Writers’ Club meet at 7.30 each of day Tues th four and nd the seco ch Hall, month at the Congregational Chur visit their Kilwardby Street. To find out more o.uk lub.c tersc ywri .ashb website: www

info@localroofing.co.uk

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Let local people know about your business by advertising in l l l l l

Deliv vered to 6,800 local homes each h month Established fo or over 10 years Trussted by local residents Affordable, eff ffective advertising ff Proffessional advert design

Magazine Advertising FROM

PRICE PER ISSUE

ÂŁ24+VAT

Call us on 01530 417739 or visit www.ashbylife.co.uk To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

89

VENTURE THEATRE NEWS

Get with the programme!

For every play the Venture Theatre brings to our audiences we also have a corresponding programme. The programme is a chance to get to know the cast, a synopsis of the play and a souvenir to take home!

All the content in our programmes are written by our members. Even the printing is organised

by Emma who is currently responsible for coordinating our programmes.

Like most professional theatres we like to include a director’s note where the director has a chance to explain their interpretation of the play and the challenges they faced during the production. Our president Margaret opens our programmes with some context around why the theatre has picked the play and any history if we have performed it with another cast previously.

If you’re coming to a performance to see an actor you know personally the programme is a great momento. Each actor will have a history of their acting experience and more recently Emma has included the actors’ favourite quotes from the play and humours comments about their fellow cast members.

Be sure to buy a programme at our next performance, Skylight. This will be performed from 30th August until the 8th September. Tickets are available from the Ashby Tourist Information Centre or from the Venture Theatre website.

ALPACA PARK FARM

Find us at: Main St, Snarestone DE12 7DB

Open: 10am – 4pm Monday – Sunday

A warm welcome & delicious home cooked food or tea & cake awaits you in our tearoom.

Visit knittiquip wool shop for a knit & natter workshop or purchase some of our own Alpaca wool & much more.

90

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Alpaca Park Beach Through-out the summer holidays come rain or shine park entry to see our animals also gives you access to build sandcastles in the yurt.

Up & Coming Events, Dates to be confirmed Charity Music Night Local artists perform whilst you enjoy a sausage & mash supper.

Medieval Banquet Evening of mead, entertainment & food fit for a Medieval King & his entourage.

For more detail’s price/dates/times, pop in or call 07870380013 Booking Essential

Specialists in home extensions, loft conversions, general building & bespoke joinery works, SS Joinery are

‘Covering every angle’ of the building trade.

Follow us

01283 211 547

07967 772 829

info@ssjoinery.co.uk

ssjoinery.co.uk

www.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

91

Therapy rooms available to rent for counselling or related activities

Come and relax with us while our top stylists give you beautiful hair Open 6 days a week with 2 late evenings Mon 9-2 / Tue 9-5 / Wed 9-7 / Thu 9-8 / Fri 9-5.30 / Sat 8-4 Appointments not always necessary We now take online bookings - just go to our website and follow the link

www.trendsetukltd.co.uk 11 The Green, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1JU.

Tel: 01530 414353 92

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

93

IN YOUR GARDEN

The Laburnum Tree Laburnum trees are known for their yellow racemes which are like yellow pearls dripping from the branches.

Looking towards a Laburnum tree in flower is similar to being transported to a summer holiday and a block of sunshine.

An excellent variety of this tree for growing in gardens is the Laburnum x watereri Vossi. This was bred in Holland in the early 19th century and has an Award of Garden Merit. This reliable tree thrives in gardens all over the UK as it survives in most soils and is generally trouble free. Note though that it does not grow in waterlogged soil.

Laburnum grows best in the sun but will still grow in partial shade too. Laburnums are very hardy, even down to about minus 20 degrees centigrade. Generally no feeding is required but they may need watering in times of severe drought.

Ju ly ga rde nin g jobs

g pla nts and rep eat • Kee p dead heading beddin ials enn flowerin g per me r fee d if you mis sed • Fee d law ns wit h a sum ing spr out fee ding in nts • Water tub s and new pla

wee d • Cle ar pon ds of bla nke t • Pick cou rge tte s g bul bs such as Cro cus es • Pla nt aut um n flowerin s and fee d to help • Cut bac k pla nts in bas ket s lay disp d rev ive tire gerani ums to • Cut bac k delphin iums and g and fee d erin flow ond sec enc ourage d Iris • Div ide clum ps of bea rde es • Tre at black spo t on ros igel ia and dec iduo us We • Pru ne Phi ladelph us, Magno lias

94

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

By local garden designer, Francesca Sinclair For bespoke contemporary and traditional garden design www.francescasinclair.co.uk – 07901 547 360

Laburnum is versatile and can be grown to bend over a pergola, arch or structure. Such training will make a beautiful living frame or, even a grand entrance. By tying in young trees along the length of a pergola, a marvellous yellow tunnel is created in late spring when the tree is in flower. For the remaining time a welcome shady walk way is made. Famously there is such a tunnel at Barnsley House in Gloucestershire, which has appeared in many a garden calendar and garden book. This Laburnum tunnel is stunningly under planted with purple Alliums, which contrast vibrantly with the yellow flowers of the Laburnum.

I must point out though that the entire Laburnum tree is poisonous. It was featured as a method of poisoning in a Mid Summer Murders episode once. Truly every bit of this tree is poisonous, including the bark, seeds, leaves, flowers and roots, so take care where you plant it. Lastly do not plant near ponds because the leaves and seeds will fall in the water and poison the fish.

To make a purchase of a Laburnum tree, then choosing a young tree whilst it is still a whip will be the least expensive option. Whips are good for training early over a pergola or archway too.

They are also available in pots or containers. I would suggest planting a Laburnum at least 12 meters from the house to protect your foundations. When planting this tree add some fish, blood and bone to get the tree off to a good start.

Happy gardening!

PRICES FROM

£5

PER MONTH ON DIRECT DEBIT

5 per month.

18%.

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

95

SUMMER 19 HOLIDAYS

FLY DIRECT FROM BIRMINGHAM AND EAST MIDLANDS

BOOK FOR JUST

£60 DEPOSIT

*

PER PERSON

1 BATH STREET CORNER • ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH LE65 2FH • TEL: 01530 413055

*Terms and conditions apply

96

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Hazlewood L cksmiths Ltd YOUR SECURITY IS PARAMOUNT

YOUR LOCAL LOCKSMITHS We have been established and trusted in Ashby for over 10 years

PUT OUR N UMBER IN YOUR P HONE You nev er know w hen you might need us!

24 Hour • Gain Entry • Insurance Upgrades and Fitting • UPVC Specialist • CRB Police Checked • Public Liability Insurance • All Work and Parts Guaranteed Tim Hazlewood – Master Locksmith

07805 362046 / 01530 564711 timh191@googlemail.com

www.hazlewoodlocksmiths.com

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

97

ST HELEN’S CHURCH & HERITAGE CENTRE

A paradigm shift on graffiti How do you feel about graffiti? Some of us no doubt think of it as a nuisance and an eyesore. Even those who think of it as an art form might doubt if the walls of our beautiful old St Helen’s Church is an appropriate and fitting place for it. So, would you be surprised to learn that not only do we have graffiti, but also that we’re thrilled?

Here at St Helen’s we get very excited about all things to do with our heritage, and the stories of lives lived here in Ashby. The graffiti we’re so pleased to be discovering on our walls is, would you believe it, medieval! It seems in the Middle Ages graffiti was entirely acceptable, which means many of our ancient churches and cathedrals are covered with inscriptions and marks and symbols. The marks we’re finding in St Helen’s are like having a time machine back to the medieval parish of Ashby, giving us an insight into the lives of the men and women who inhabited our town.

98

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Our Heritage Officer is very enthusiastic about graffiti, and she will be helping the rest of us to understand and appreciate its merits this month. On 28th July we have a Medieval Graffiti Day starting with an expert in this field, Alison Fearn from Leicester University, telling us about the ‘Markings on the Walls’ and including plenty of opportunity to hunt for, examine, and record graffiti in both the church and the castle next door.

The whole day, with lunch, costs £20 and can be booked at www.sthelensheritage.co.uk

“You Get the Most Thorough Clean Ever Seen or it’s FREE!” That’s right, the most thorough cleaning ever. My carpet and upholstery cleaning is the best and most thorough you could ever have – if you don’t agree I won’t accept your payment.

Along with the purchase of your home and family car, your soft furnishings are one of the largest investments you will make. Professional cleaning of your furnishings on a regular basis will extend their life considerably as well as keeping them hygienic and looking good.

4

Reasons Why You Should Choose My Company To Clean & Protect Your Family’s Health

1. Thorough Cleaning – My method doesn’t leave any residue or cause shrinkage. It cleans down NOTE: to the base of your carpet removing harmful bacteria leaving your carpet clean and healthy.

We Don’t 2. Honest Pricing – I promise no high-pressure sales gimmicks. The prices I quote you are fully Charge VAT inclusive of cleaning products and labour. A full complete clean with NO hidden extras.

Save 20% 3. Protection of your soft Furnishings - Your valuable soft furnishings will stay cleaner longer, minimum! vacuum easier and have improved stain resistance with our carpet and upholstery protectors.

4. Long Standing Reputation – My company enjoys a reputation which is second to none, many of our customers not only come back to us time and again but recommend us to their family and friends.

For a FREE No Obligation Healthy Home Audit

Call Chris Wakefield on 01332 865565 www.breedoncarpetcare.co.uk

OOH

Woodville Landscapes

Industrial Groundcare

Support at home by professional staff Cleaning, dog walking, transport, personal care, medication and much more...

Call Lee or Mel on 0300 365 0008 or visit www.austinben.com

B. Wilkinson 24/7 Plumbing

• Full Bathroom Suites • Tiling – Wall & Floor • Taps and Radiators • Central Heating Flushing NO JOB TOO SMALL

• JCB Digger & Operator • Fencing contractors, Domestic & Agricultural • Ground Clearance work • Tractor & Chipper • Compact Tractor & Flail work

01530 461436 07891 796773

0800 0430763

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

99

SOUK de la Zouch Ashby’s only Joma Jewellery stockist 3 Bath Street Corner, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2FH HAVE YOU HEARD? You can ‘like us’ on Facebook

www.facebook.com/ ashbylife

You can ‘follow’ us on Twitter @ashbylife

Keeping you up-to-the-minute with local news and events 100

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

All Vehicle bulbs stocked

Bright idea!

Upgrade your headlight bulbs ONLY

£18.95 RRP: £34.00

GE MEGALIGHT ULTRA +130 Up to 130% more light on the road* Ultra-fine filament, xenon gas design Specialised coating system Road legal - E marked OEM Bulb Accurate beam projection

ONLY

ONLY

£22.95

£24.95

RRP: £47.99

OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER Up to 130% more light on the road* Up to 40m longer light cone* Up to 20% whiter light* High-developed filament Innovative laser engraving technology Pure Xenon gas

RRP: £36.99

PHILIPS X-TREME VISION Up to 130% more light on the road* Up to 40m longer light cone* Up to 20% whiter light* Colour temperature of 3700K High precision coating UV-Quarz glass Up to 450 hours lifetime

As cars age, so do their bulbs, call our friendly technical team today to see how to upgrade your bulbs.

HIGHEST QUALITY | FRIENDLY HELPFUL SERVICE | OEM CHEAPER THAN THE HIGH STREET | WIDE RANGE OF STOCK VISIT US AT: Unit 2 Rawdon Business Park Marquis Drive | Moira | Swadlincote | DE12 6EJ P: 01283 216 123 | F: 01283 217 916 | E: sales@smpautobulbs.co.uk * Compared with standard halogen lamps

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

101

ASHBEIAN MTG NEWS

Mixing with the Stars!

Our Honorary Patron, Sally Ann Triplett, has played too many roles to mention but just to give you an idea she has played Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Donna in Mamma Mia, Grizabella in Cats, Florence in Chess, Rizzo in Grease, Roxi Hart in Chicago, Miss Berta in Acorn Antiques and the list goes on for her West End credits.

More recently on Broadway, Sally has been in Carrie The Musical, played Peggy White in The Last Ship, and Mrs Emma du Maurier in Finding Neverland. Sally is currently playing Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd in New York.

Sally has been to see two of our shows with her family – Oklahoma! in 2008 and Hello, Dolly! in 2012, and always sends a message of good luck for the programme. On the occasion of our 50th Anniversary Concert in 2013 Sally set up a Skype video link from the stage of Mamma Mia, and wished us well along with all the cast of that show at the time.

Group Treasurer Karen Jamieson and her family are just back from a trip to New York, where they attended a performance of Sweeney Todd. With a small cast, a specially converted theatre, a three piece orchestra, and pie and mash (deliciously cooked up by former White House chef Bill Fosse) Sweeney Todd is a very strong piece of theatre.

Karen said “As usual, Sally went out of her way to meet us before the show – in fact she was sitting on a rock outside the theatre eating ice-cream, chatting to Thom Sesna (Sweeney) – and introduced us to all the cast after the performance. We have become friends over the years, and it was most touching to hear Sally explain the circumstances of her involvement with us. Sally described AMTG productions as highly professional, and told her fellow actors 102

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

how high our standards are. We had a wonderful time mixing with Broadway stars – it was like we had all been friends for years. The actor playing Judge Turpin (Michael James Leslie) asked me if his English accent was good enough, and said he had learnt it by watching Patricia Routledge in Keeping Up Appearances!

At the end of the evening we walked up 7th Avenue to the subway together and I asked Sally if she wasn’t worried about being recognised? In her most charming, and down to earth way, Sally laughed and said “What me? No!” and it is that very natural and normal manner which makes her the star she is.”

You can follow Sally on Twitter @ann_triplett, and for all information about us go to our website amtg.org.uk – better still, come and join us for Pirates of Penzance – send an email to enquiries@amtg.org.uk for more details.

• Fencing • Turfing • Decking • Patios Laid • Shrubbery Shaping • Hedge Cutting • Tree Surgery • Landscaping and

Design • Gravelling • Block Paving • Artificial Grass POWER WASHING DRIVES & PATIOS

• Ground Clearance • Garden

FOUR SEASONS GARDEN SERVICES Family business established 1996

TONY & MARCUS CHEVIN

01283 551167 07770 984359 Email:

Maintenance • Weed Control • Brick Planters and Walls • Fully Qualified • Fully Insured • All waste taken away • Commercial and Domestic Contracts welcomed

FSGS234@talktalk.net

Helen Forman DipCFHP MPSPract

FOOT HEA ALTH PRACTITIONER Would you like great feet for the summer?

I am fully mobile or offer clinic appointments at Castle Medical Practicee.

Summer clinic dates are July 4th and Aug 1st where I offer 15min nail trims for £20.

Nail trimming and filing, corn and callous removal, verrucas, diabetic feet, fungal skin and nail infections treated

07779 076492

helenlmorris@ntlworld.com Member of the accredited register of Foot Health Practitioners

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

103

WHITEHEAD’S ESTATE AGENTS

A friendly and personal buying and selling experience

Ring now for your FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

01530 353170

info@whiteheadestates.co.uk

www.whiteheadsestates.co.uk

STAUNTON HARDWOODS

ENGLISH OAK CUT TO ORDER

Staunton Harold Estate, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1RT

Made to measure curtains, valances, pelmets, tie-backs and cushions etc. Velvets, prints and plain fabrics.

Call in and see our huge range of blinds (including Venetian, Vertical, Roman, Pleated and NEW Vision blinds)

e:

t: Rachel on 07943 058 781 john@stauntonharoldestate.co.uk

www.stauntonharoldestate.co.uk 104

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Open Mon-Sat

Tel:01530 411528 • • • • • • • • •

Boiler – Fires – Cookers Solid Fuel Stoves Plumbing & Heating Servicing & Repairs Landlord Certificates Kitchens & Bathrooms Tiling – Wall & Floor Chimney Sweeping Flue liner supply & Fit

63b Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch Leicestershire, LE65 1AH

RAMSELL & WATKINS Domestic & Industrial Electrical Services & Property Maintenance • New builds/extensions • Electrical testing/reports • Upgrades/repairs John Ramsell & Michael Watkins Mobile: 07375 357623 Tel: (01530) 411606 Email: ramsellwatkins@gmail.com

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

105

ON THE BEAT

This month, Chief Constable Simon Colee, reflects on the year’s performance: There has been a rise of 19.2% in the crime actually reported to us and this seems to be down to a combination of things. There have been more burglaries and vehicle crimes, with some of the latter needing manufacturers to design out opportunities for criminals. The increase in recorded violence reflects a number of things; it is encouraging that more people are feeling confident to report domestic abuse offences to us. The scale of domestic abuse remains a huge concern. Our work with partners is crucial to support victims and their families, and to target offenders.

ago as he created a professional police service.

The call for visibility is one that we hear consistently. That now includes both in actual places, and in the cyber world. Our network of neighbourhood teams means that every area in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has a dedicated team solving problems at the heart of their communities. They are augmented by our Neighbourhood Investigation Teams and the, sometimes unsung, heroes and heroines of what

Because Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are great places to live we are seeing the population grow rapidly when compared to other places. This is reflected in calls for our service. Last year we received 11,014 more ‘grade one’ emergency 999 calls than we did five years ago. We have also worked hard on answering non-emergency 101 calls. We take 500,000 of these a year. Our current pick up time is 6 seconds for 999 calls and 36 seconds for non-emergency calls.

We have also looked hard at how we deal with reports of missing people.

On a typical day we take nine missing from home reports. One day recently that figure was nineteen as the day started. We work with the places that make the most reports, and try to engage with partners around some of the people who go missing regularly to ensure that any problems are identified and resolved.

We are hugely proud of the enormous support that we get from local communities. That ranges from the amazing Special Constables who give up their time to patrol with us; the brilliant volunteers who support us; the committed neighbourhood watch schemes that bring communities together; through to the people that call us, and give us witness statements. We very much police ‘with’ communities, as Peel envisaged all those years 106

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

we do - our 24/7 patrol officers; they are out there 24/7 responding to calls from the public, keeping the roads safe, and providing reassurance.

We are now working on our plan for the next few years, Blueprint 2025 which aligns with the national policing vision for 2025. For the public this means increasing reporting options, officers and staff using technology to combat crime, more recruiting, and a real focus on what harms the place that we live. For colleagues it means more hard work, but in that the opportunity to help people, convict those that need convicting, and helping to protect our communities.

PC MARK ARJOO Tel: 101 Voicemail ID: 1667 e-mail: mark.arjoo@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

Back2Life

Gardening and General Handyman

OB “NO J TOO ” SMALL Maintaining:

• Lawns • Hedges • Borders • Driveways • Fences • Decking and much more • Any odd jobs around the home • Painting and decorating

Call Mark: 01530 263703 / 07885 977173

Specialists in handmade bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, studies & bathroom furniture G3 Ivanhoe Business Park, Smisby Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2UY Tel: 01530 564561 Email: trevor@holmetree.co.uk

www.holmetree.co.uk

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

107

HONG KONG RESTAURANT

SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET

only £7.80

Call 01530 272 766 or 01530 274 268

• Gas Boiler Service/Repair • Gas Fire Service/Repair • Landlord Certificates • Gas Safety Checks • All Gas Work • Small Plumbing Jobs SERVICE PRICE GUIDE Gas Boiler £60 Gas Back Boiler £75 Gas Fires £45 Gas Wall Heaters £30

thermheating@gmail.com 108

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

WE ARE RECRUITING!

01530 413456

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

109

JUST FOR FUN

Word Ladder

WORDWHEEL

Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

L A K E

TARGET Excellent: 28 or more words Good: 24 words Fair: 20 words

B

A N O

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.

W N 12

8

19

18

6

11

13

17

8

18 11

18

15

R

3

17

17

7

24

16

17

12

24

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

11

8

9

17

17

7

11

15

21

T

18

17

12

7

15

11

24

5 25

23

17

15

12

23

14

18

18 11

21

I

17

10

10 22 18

17 17

16

12

10

6 3

20

12

8

21 17

10 17

17 10

21 1

16 12

12

17

21

15

15

11

11

21

11

18 17

15

11

16 10

16 17

1

3

17 15

17

10

Solutions on page 124

110

26

11

17

14

17

4 10

17

12

14

10

5

2

21 17

P O O L

15

20

6 16

21 23

8 10

ŠPuzzlepress.co.uk

D

G A

Landscaping and Garden Maintenan nce

ALL YEAR-ROUND SERVICE 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Hard & Soft Landscaping • Stump Grinding • Overgrown Site Clearance • Leaf & Snow Clearance • Waste Removal & Disposal • Patios, Paving & Drives • Fence Painting • Pressure Washing • Plus much, much more For a free no-obligation quotation, please call Craig & Sharon

M. 07970 627509 T. 01530 830032

Wagging Taills Dog boarding & walking

Call Sharon on 07855 189010 or 01530 563873 or email sharonharris29@aol.co.uk FULLY LICENSED

WONG KWEI RESTAURANT

FRESHLY MADE TRADITIONAL CANTONESE DISHES 9 Bath Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

01530 412394 TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME

Delivery service available

Do you feel embarrassed or self conscious about wearing dentures?

We offer Difficulty eating or chewing foods FREE due to loose teeth or dentures? consultations Looking for a permanent solution?

Ready to look younger and feel great?

New Clinic in Coalville

following the success of our Burton, Derby and Woverhampton clinics we are delighted to be offering our services to Coalville

£1.20 delivery charge within 3 miles

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lunch: Tue-Thu 12noon -1.30pm Dinner: Sun-Thu 5:30pm - 10:15pm Fri-Sat 5.30pm - 11pm

Call Beautiful Dentures and let us create your solutions

01530 839000

www.beautifuldentures.co.uk

32 Belvoir Road, Coaville, Leicestershire. LE67 3PN

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

111

Funeralcare in Woodville We welcome a new member to our team

Serving Burton, Coalville, Ashby, Swadlincote and other local communities

Sandra Wyatt brings with her a wealth of experience in the funeral business,caring for and supporting bereaved families within our local community.

After years of service within local communities, we have built a reputation for dedicated care and professionalism that is simply second to none. ● Our help and advice is

available 24 hours a day ● Private chapels of rest and the finest modern facilities ● Luxury Jaguar limousines and horse-drawn hearses

● Pre-payment plans with

instalment option

● Funeral services arranged

to your wishes and budget

● Floral, memorial masonry

and catering services.

Sandra, who is also active as a local councillor, will be working alongside Lorraine and the rest of the team at Woodville, offering help and support to families in their care. Her 15 years’ previous experience of funeral work will prove a huge asset to everyone.

And if you think you spot a family resemblance between Sandra and Lorraine, you’re right - they are, in fact, mother and daughter.

For genuine help, professional advice and details of our full range of funeral services please contact Lorraine Walker (above) or Sandra Wyatt (right) at the Woodville office.

The co-operative funeralcare, 107 Granville Street, Woodville. Tel: 01283 217237.

112

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

A pre-paid funeral plan means peace of mind for you & your loved ones The average cost of a standard funeral in the UK is now over £3,500 - a figure expected to rise significantly over the next few years.

So that loved ones don’t have to face that sort of worry and expense at a time of bereavement, many people choose to take out a Co-operative pre-paid funeral plan.

✁

THE BENEFITS INCLUDE: ● Peace of mind for you and your loved ones ● A guaranteed way to beat future price rises ● The opportunity to plan your own, unique funeral ● Your wishes respected when the time comes ● Avoidance of disagreements over the funeral service.

SPECIAL OFFER

WOODVILLE & SURROUNDING AREAS Start a funeral plan before 30.9.18 and get

GET £100 WORTH OF FLOWERS FREE at the time of the funeral service.

Terms & conditions apply, please ask for full details.

Increase in funeral costs over time due to inflation

Typical cost 2007 Typical cost 2017 Estimate for 2027

£2,404 £3,380 £4,804?

Prices are based on a ‘Windsor’ package funeral with hearse and one car, including cremation fees for Bretby Crematorium of £650.00, Doctor’s fees at £164.00 and Minister’s fees at £192.00 (average). Prices correct at May 2017.

For professional advice about choosing the pre-paid funeral plan that’s right for you, talk to either Angela or Lorraine at our Woodville office today on: 01283 217237.

Co-operative Funeralcare Woodville, 107 Granville Street, Woodville.

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

113

ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS The twentieth issue of the Museum’s annual journal Past and Present is now for sale at our reception area. As in previous years, there are articles on various aspects of the town and neighbourhood.

The third part of The History of the Mammatt Family is followed by a very individual look at Brian Clough, onetime Manager of Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Articles on Harriet Raven, first Matron of the first Cottage Hospital in South Street, a case of mistaken family identity with the Shirleys of Staunton Harold and illustration of the race cards used in the mid 19th century for the Ashby Race Course off Upper Packington Road, are followed by two book reviews. Past issues of the magazine are also on sale in the Museum’s shop.

Museum trustees hosted a successful visit by the Packington History Society, with a view to forming an even closer relationship between the two bodies. We hold good runs of the village church magazine and Packington Post, as well as other ephemera and artefacts related to the settlement. In fact, it is worth reminding readers

that Ashby Museum is also the museum for the surrounding villages - Breedon,, Packington, Blackfordby, Coleorton, Smisby, Staunton Harold and Grace Dieu Priory.

Past and Present

We also look after archives for THE JOURNAL OF the Ashby Canal ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH MUSEU M Association, No. 20 the local British Legion and the Bo owls Club. We have past material on the Ferrers and Ivanhoe Freemason’s Lodge and the Ashby Civic Society.

A last reminder that the popular Spa Town walk is on Wednesday July 4th, leaving the Museum at 7 p.m. Please call 01530 560 090 if you wish to book one of the few remaining places.

Delivering to the local community for 140 Years

F R E E D E L I V E R Y

Rising chairs and beds in store

F R E E H O M E D E M O

Tel: 01283 223600 FREE PARKING www.richardsonsfurniture.co.uk richardsonsf rnit re co k

Grove Street,Swadlincote,Derbys DE11 9DA 114

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

MEASHAM HARDWARE HOME,GARDEN & DIY

26 HIGH STREET, DE12 7HR

01530 270396

DECORATING

BOTTLED GAS, COAL & LOGS

FREE DELIVERY

STONE & PAVING

FENCING

PLANTS & FLOWERS

SALES, SERVICE, HIRE & REPAIR OF ALL TYPES OF GARDEN & CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY. ON SITE SERVICE & REPAIRS OF ALL GARDEN MACHINERY, WE COME TO YOUR HOME AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU FOR FASTER REPAIRS & SERVICING

THEOBALDS BUILDING & JOINERY

• LOFT CONVERSIONS • EXTENSIONS • ALTERATIONS • KITCHENS • TRADITIONAL CUT & TRUSS ROOFING • ALL CARPENTRY JOINERY

T. 01530 482496 M. 07990 599885

Motorway Lessons Intensive Courses Help with Theory & Hazard Perception Discounts for Block Bookings

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

115

ASHBY MATTERS

Be selfish and selfless-volunteer!

Many of the people I meet in Ashby are already taking advantage of volunteering. It can be more than just helping in a charity shop, it can include tidy ups, fund raisers or simply being a friend.

I am pleased to say that Ashby folk often give generously, whether at a charity event or a simple coffee morning. Fundraising can be difficult, but perhaps not as hard as ‘people’ raising.

Many groups have a core of volunteers that have been giving their time, dedication and skills to good causes for a long time. Many of these groups worry about the future, as without volunteers they would not be able to function.

Volunteering is a great way of giving back to the communities we live in but many people

don’t realise just how easy it is to volunteer, or just how beneficial it can be for the volunteer. Research has shown that volunteers develop their skills, can improve their job prospects, but also have better mental health and can decrease the likelihood of heart disease!

So what are you waiting for? Some organisations require as little as two hours per month! Always working? Ask your boss if your business can give something back to the community as an organisation.

People can even volunteer as a family, or from home.

If nothing else, you’lll get that ‘ffeel good factor’. So feel free to contact me for more details of how you can get involved in local activities, either on your own or as part of a group.

Andrew Barson, Ashby Matters – 07712 324 253

An advert this size costs from just £24+vat per month* Book now by calling 01530 417739 (*£24+vat applies to a 6 month minimum booking)

www.ashbylife.co.uk 116

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

We are local, from Blackfordby 30+ years experience

Mobile Smart Repairs Bumper Repairs Mirror Repairs Stone Chip Repairs Dent / Scratch Removal Polishing General Paintwork

Andy

07905 119 018 or 07905 119 031

“YOUR CAR IS SAFE IN OUR HANDS”

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

117

MAKING TAX DIGITAL

With Making Tax Digital (MTD) we offer multiple cloudbased software solutions tailored to suit our client needs.

What are the typical benefits?

• Instant access to up to date information in real time • Reduced errors with less manual entry • Multi user access • Data backups reducing loss of data • Automatic software updates • Mobile access

What does Baldwins add for our clients?

• Automated credit control applications • KPI reporting and KPI dashboards tools • Cashflow forecasting • Document capture apps

Why is this important?

As of April 2019, any business above the VAT threshold will be required to keep their records digitally and provide quarterly VAT updates.

To find out more, please contact Lisa on 01530 416688 or via email: lisa.emery@baldwinandco.co.uk

www.baldwinsaccountants.co.uk 118

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

Do you need your pet looking after?

Call Anna on 07900494693 Email: fennysfurballs@mail.com

Pregnancy massage carried out in a calm, relaxing environment has many benefits:

of Ashby De La Zouch

•Releases muscular tension •Helps lower blood pressure •Induces deep relaxation •Helps with legs and cramps •Improves breathing Anna Woolgar BABThc ITEC Qualified Beauty Therapist

07841 756943

annawoolgar@yahoo.com

evansburton@ntlworld.com

“I think the world of her, and I know they do too” At Westwood House Residential Home we endeavour to give your loved one the care that they deserve.

Come and visit us at the home, and see for yourself.

Our home is your home.

35, Tamworth Road, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2PW www.yourhealthgroup.co.uk Please call for further details

01530 415959 Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

119

BOOK REVIEWS

Holiday Reads

Sun-lounger worthy reads to keep you occupied this summer.

Salvage the Bones Jesmyn Ward With so many new releases each year, it’s all too easy for books to get buried in the sands of time. Salvage the Bones deserves to be unburied. 15-year-old Esch lives with her three brothers, her alcoholic father and the memory of her mother in a crumbling shack in Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina is on the way and the family is woefully unprepared. If you’re a fan of Alice Walker or Harper Lee, and love getting lost in a devastatingly beautiful read, this one is for you.

I Still Dream James Smythe It’s 1997. In between making mix-tapes and arguing with her mum, Laura Bow finds time to create a computer programme.

She calls it Organon. At first, Organon is just something to tell her thoughts and feelings to – an online journal that talks back. But as the years pass, it becomes clear that Laura has created an AI with more potential than she could ever have imagined. A gripping read.

Wishes Under the Willow Tree Phaedra Patrick Benedict Stone is a jeweller in a quiet country village, as was his father before him.

Benedict’s marriage is going through a rocky patch, so the last thing he needs is a teenage niece he’s never met turning up on his doorstep.

Together, the unlikely duo work to win Benedict’s wife back. Wishes Under the Willow Tree is an enjoyable, easy read, and as added bonus, you’ll learn a little about gem stones along the way.

120

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart Holly Ringland Alice spends her days hiding from her father and helping her bruised, fragile mother tend to the garden. She’s kept away from school, family and the local village. But then one day tragedy strikes and Alice’s world starts to open up. Can she put her demons aside, or is she destined to repeat her parents’ mistakes?

A perfect summer read, although you may find it a struggle to tear yourself away.

The Family Next Door Sally Hepworth Pleasant Court is a nice neighbourhood, full of respectable families. People don’t talk about their problems. So when Isabelle Heatherington, single and attractive, moves in, she ruffles more than a few feathers. The secrets people have tried so hard to bury start coming out, as Isabelle seems to know rather a lot about her new neighbours.

An enjoyable domestic drama, with a few twists and turns to keep you sitting by the pool until the sun goes down.

How I Lose You Kate McNaughton How I Lose You is a love story, told backwards. Eva’s husband Adam dies in chapter one.

As Eva struggles to come to terms with her loss, we learn about their story in a series of flashbacks. Back in the present day, Eva stumbles across an email in Adam’s inbox that suggests he was hiding something. In her search to uncover his secret, Eva discovers shocking truths about herself.

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Three great local magazines

Reaching 18,500 local households every month FEBRUARY 2018

www.ashbylife.co.uk

YOUR FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY

MAGAZINE

ISSUE 141

ISSUE 138 JANUARY 17

Serving Ibstock | Ravenstone | Heather | Coleorton | Swannington Hugglescote | Packington | Normanton le Heath and surrounding areas

MAY 2018

www.melbournelifemagazine.co.uk

whatsaround

www.whatsaround.co.uk

YOUR FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

INSIDE THIS MONTH

INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

Ashby’s Big Tidy Up returns Half Term Family Fun Perfect Pancakes And much more….

Tackle Ennstone Trail Fighting the Frost January local events And much more…

NEW

NEW! NEW! NEW!

May’s Local Events Community News Local Business Directory And much more….

Taking bookings for 2018 & 2019 SEE PAGES 34 & 35

SEE PAGE 7

SEE PAGE 8

THE FLOORING AND BED COMPANY SEE PAGE 25

l

Ashby Life & Whats Around have been established for over ten years and are well known.

l

Delivered direct to local homes in the LE65, LE67, DE72 & DE73 areas, we are trusted by residents.

l

l

We offer affordable, effective advertising in our magazines and online.

Professional advert design and advice available

SEE PAGE 48 & 49

l

SEE PAGE 28 & 29

…the home of quality flooring, sofas, beds, lighting and home furnishings

SEE PAGES 16 & 17

Our friendly team can discuss what will work for you and your business.

Magazine Advertising FROM

PRICE PER ISSUE

£24+VAT

Online Advertising

FROM

PRICE PER MONTH

£5+VAT

Find out how we can help you do more business locally 01530 417739 | info@ashbylife.co.uk | www.ashbylife.co.uk To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

121

PUZZLES

ACROSS

1 4 9 10 11 12 13

DOWN

18 20 22 23 24 25

One of the seasons (6) Heaviness (6) Massive (7) Beside (5) Surrounded by (5) Tenth month (7) Powerful optical instruments (11) Anguish (7) Complete (5) Lively dance (5) Disorder (7) Female sibling (6) Lively (6)

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 19 21

A horse for example (6) Rhythm (5) Person in charge (7) Precise (5) Farewell (4-3) Big cats (6) Protest (11) Rude remarks (7) External (7) Modifies (6) Tired (6) Astound (5) Brass instruments (5)

QUICK CROSSWORD 1

2

4

5

6

7

8 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16 18

22

24

SUDUKO 122

3

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

17 19

20

21

23

25

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.

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 124.

ASHBY STOVES www.ashbystoves.co.uk 01530 588997

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES Knockout opening to required size, install lintels and steel register plate. Install natural black granite or slate hearth and stove base.

Line opening with heat board stove chamber and make good plaster.

Install stove and vitreous flue pipe, test stove and register installation with Hetas

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Natural granite or slate hearth • Heat board stove chamber • Steel register plate • Straight vitreous flue pipe • Carbon monoxide detector • Installation materials • Installation • Choice of 9 stoves 5kw wood or multifuel package from £1399.00 7.5kw wood or multifuel package from £1499.00 8kw wood or multifuel package from £1499.00

SERVICES INCLUDE:

Free surveys, Supply and install, Install only, Chimney sweeping, Chimney lining, Twinwall flue systems, Solid oak beams.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING SERVICE CHIMNEY SWEEP INCLUDING SMOKE TEST Bird guards fitted, Soot doors installed, Rope seals replaced, Replacement glass.

Fully insured, insurance certificate issued

CALL 07938 949081 Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

123

CHESS PUZZLE

Wha hat at doe dooeess Bla lac acckk doo aft afftteeerr 1 Ke2 e2?

2 Jose Raul Capablanca (1888-1942) Capablanca was word champion from 1921 to 1927.

His name sounds like Casablanca, the classic film of 1942, coincidentally the same year as Capablanca died.

His speciality was winning from positions where he had a microscopic advantage. This sounds like an easy plan to follow, but it requires nerves of steel and a huge amount of concentration.

An example is this position from Lasker- Capablanca 1921 in the world championship match in Havana.

After 1 Ke2 what should Black do?

Sure, there’s chess in Havana, but you can also get a game at the Ivanhoe Social Club in Ashby. The chess club meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome. Contact Neil Roberts on 01530 455957 for details or just turn up.

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

Solutions Wordwheel Answer: BANDWAGON Word Ladder Here is one possible solution (others may exist) LAKE, make, male, pale, pole, poll,POOL

12 8

I

N

10 6

S

U

16

L

8

19

Q

T

E

14

D

11

A

10 4

S

K

10

S

124

21

T

23 6

H

U

20

M

18

O

5 15

R

17

E

2

E F

13

8

14

3

17

17

A

N

18

O

24

P

17

E

B

18

17

11

21

17

N

O

D

7

E

V

17

E

16

L

E

18

O

24

P

11

R

12

I

G E

17

12

15

15

C

26

Z

11

A

15

R

25

A

9

A

21

T

17

E

11 5

A

C

23

14

18

18

15

R

D

11

A

O

21

T

8

N E V

17

E

18

O P

R

E

12

E

I

23

E

15

R

12 17

L

17

10

S

10

S

20

M

17

E

17

E

I

E

11

A

10

S

T

Y

12 21

I

T

11

A

16 1

L

Y

16

L

12

17

S

18

O

8

I

E

10

S

10

21

17 16

V

11

1

H

E

I

7

A

17

21

E

17

17

15

I

T

24

12

12

17 7

E

21

T

R

17

R W H

O

15

X

11

A

I

11

22 6 3 3

J

U G

N G 16

10

S

17

E

L

17

E

15

R

10

S

Chess Puzzle 1...Rxb3 and if 2 Rxb3 then 2...Nxd4+ 3 Ke3 Nxb3 and Black is two pawns up. In the game Lasker played 2 Ke3 but lost 23 moves later on move 68.

1

9

A

U

2

3

T

U M N

N

E

A

I

M M E

N

M

P

A

A

M O

N G

11

L

13

16

M

A

18

D P S

For all the latest news and events follow us on Facebook & Twitter

C

S

P

U O

L

I

S

E

N S

A

K

R

L

C C

T 15

C O T

A

D

T

R O

E

O

25

F

R

6

G

H

I N G

B

P

E

E E

Y

21

T

B S

17

S

A

L E

L

A I

R S

S

U U

T

O D

O

7

O

O

U

20

R 23

A E

A

T I

Z T

10

M O

I

X

E

R O 19

5

W E

D

12

M

T

T

24

I

N E

A

22

14

S

4 8

E P

K

Y

A 1P sychic S olutions LLimited imited A1 Psychic Solutions w ww.a1psychics.solutions www.a1psychics.solutions ay by phone: remium rate

Premium line calls cost £1.55 per minute plus your phone provider’s access charge.

You must be over the age of 18. Service provided by www.inveroak.com All calls are recorded and for entertainment purposes only. Helpline Number: 0330 201 9614.

ay by card:

(20 minutes - £30.50, 30 minutes - £43.99- extra minutes £1.99)

M : e t

uart to

With your problem or concern

SMS cost £1.50 per msg. You must be 18+ Service provided by www.inveroak.com. P.O. Box 10015 CM1 9HH. To opt out of free promo messages, please call Helpline: 0207 111 6210.

To advertise in Ashby Life call 01530 417739 or email info@ashbylife.co.uk

125

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountants & Payroll

Ashby Payroll Bureau Baldwins Haines Watts J S Accountancy Services

61 118 3 10

KS Digital Satellite Aerial Services

57 105

Aerials & Satellite Architects

DCI Architecture

33

Ashby Bears Souk de la Zouch

81 100

Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, Toys

Builders & Building Supplies

Beeston Building & Groundworks

16

Kick Off for Business

19

Business Services

Carpenters & Joiners

S S Joinery TA Hardwick Theobalds

91 8 115

Carpets & Interiors

Ashby Stoves 123 Fairweathers Carpets 60 Richardsons Furniture 93 Toons 5 The Bed Shop 24 The Flooring and Bed Company 64 & 65 Wendy’s Courtyard Interiors 104 Charities

Age UK

Childcare, Clubs, Schools & Tuition

4 Ashby Scouts Clubs Complete Incredible Kids Kip McGrath Ashby Stagecoach Ashby th

Chiropodists

6 27, 57 39 109 25 93

Helen Forman Perfect Feet Podiatry & Chiropody

103 50

Breedon Carpet Care Deanclean Jayne’s Extreme Clean Karen’s Ovengleam NJR Pure Clean Safeclean The Bee’s Knees Toni’s Ironing Angels

99 8 93 27 111 16 107 108

Duck Duck Goose Just for You The Shoe Box

42 27 105

Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry Services

Clothing

Country Stores/ General Stores

Ivanhoe Countrystore Dental Services

63

Ashby Dental Laboratory Beautiful Dentures Measham Dental

116 111 80

Contracool Home Solutions Contract & Domestic Services

114 109

Bardon School of Motoring Jo Driving RDT School of Motoring

115 107 103

A&J Bartlett D & B Electrical M Bunker Electrical Ramsell & Watkins

58 67 111 105

Domestic Appliances Driving Schools

Electricians

Estate Agents & Housing

Alexanders Estate Agents

126

11

John German Whitehead’s Estate Agents

84 104

Alpaca Park Farm Ashby Farmer’s Market Grace Dieu Antiques Fair Jim’s Tractor Run & Family Fun Day The Ashby Show The Royal Hotel Event

90 57 12 23 15 127

Events & Attractions

Financial Services

Bleathwood DGS, IFA Ian Goodship, IFA

75 55 45

Conibear’s Kitchen Milk Delivery Ltd

119 47

Food & Groceries

Funeral Services

The Co-operative Funeral Care 112 & 113 Furniture Repairs & Restoration

Ancient & Modern

34

Artisan of Ashby Ltd

51

Garden Design

Garden Maintenance

Charnwood Tree Services Complete Lawn Care Eden Tree Care & Fencing Four Seasons Garden Services GDR Landscapes Green Grass Green Thumb (Ashby) Ken Ward Roughly Refined Garden Service Staunton Hardwoods Stone Drives & Landscapes Sunnyside Garden Centre Woodville Landscapes Graphic Design & Printing

Crestline

Hair & Beauty

Beauty @ the Annex K H Hair Trendset Hair Healthcare

Ashby Osteopathic Clinic Ashby Reflexology Candor Care Future Minds Heavenly Holistic Pathfinding Therapy ProPhysio Ashby Specsavers Stuart Mobility Vitalize Physiotherapy Homecare

45 13 59 103 109 111 95 27 28 104 21 76 99 73 119 43 92 16 58 36 92 9 21 35 20 53 39

Austin Ben Prestige Nursing Westwood House

99 29 119

Ashby Web Design The PC Clinic

61 46

IT Services

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Ashby KBB Dream Doors Holme Tree Locksmiths

Hazlewood Locksmiths

2 56 107

Painters & Decorators

Design Decorators Holywell Painting & Decorating James Pepper Decorating John Clark

119 77 89 115

Ash Farm Boarding Kennels Fenny’s Furballs Wagging Tails Woodward Veterinary Practice

34 119 111 82

Pet Services

Places of Worship

Ashby Christadelphian Church

26

Matt Charles Plastering Services

21

Plasterers

Plumbers, Heating & Gas Services

B Wilkinson Plumbing Burn & Bishop Plumbing & Heating CCA Gas Plumbing & Heating E.ON James Pepper Property Solutions Kirkland Plumbing MJM Plumbing & Heating S D Hill (Plumbers) Therm Heating Property Repairs & Maintenance

Ashbyhandyman.co.uk 77 Assured Windows 109 Back2Life 107 Century Fire & Security 69 Fire & Security Total Solutions 72 G & D Property Services Ltd 52 James Beckett Property Maintenance 9 Measham Hardware 115 Michael Brooks Home Improvements 100 Trust the Job 114 Pubs, Restaurants,Cafes & Take Aways

Amalfi White Hong Kong Restaurant La Spezia Pizzeria Wong Kwei

41 108 103 111

A1 Roofing D H Phillips (Flat Roofing) Local Roofing Services RSJ Roofing TS Roofing The Roofing Company Ltd

12 105 88 33 28 98

Roofing

Sliming

Cambridge Weight Plan

12

Crane & Walton Fishers Solicitors Martin Hall Smith Partnership Solicitors Timms Solicitors Westminster Law

47 17 77 32 40 9

Solicitors & Will Writers

Sports & Fitness

Ashby Badminton Club Bluestone Fitness Breedon Priory Health Club Ltd Fitness Republic Flip Out Leicester Naomi Constantino Yoga Taxi Services

43

Roberts Holidays Villair Travel

85 96

Travel & Holidays

A1 Psychic Solutions Woodland to Let

125 77

Windows & Doors

A D Car Cosmetics Chips Away SMP Autobulbs Ltd

117 48 101

Motor Services

Find us online at www.ashbylife.co.uk

10 44 128 87 49 83

Ashby S&V Cars

97

Misc/Notices

99 51 105 81 117 66 29 7 108

Ashby Glass 68 Betteridge Windows & Doors 12 SH Windows 71 Swadlincote Window Company Ltd 37 Window Mate 116

Please mention ASHBY LIFE when responding to adverts

127

FACILITIES INCLUDE: State of the Art Fitness Suite, Swimming Pool, Spa Facilities, Luxurious Changing Rooms, Exclusive Class Studio and Dedicated Spin Room

SERVICES INCLUDE: Personal Training, Sports Massage, Small Group Training and Nutritional Advice

NOW OPEN FROM 6AM EVERY WEEKDAY!