Ashby Life Magazine January 2019

JANUARY 2019

www.ashbylife.co.uk

YOUR FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY

MAGAZINE

ISSUE 152

INSIDE THIS MONTH

New Year Tech Poverty Action Week 2019 Winter photos of Ashby

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at Ashby, Lyric Rooms www.funhousecomedy.co.uk SEE PAGE 71

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IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

Editor Vanessa Preece

01530 417739 Email enquiries Advertising/Accounts Website/What’s On info@lifemagazines.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

to our very first issue of 2019! Following on from all the festive celebrations you may be feeling the need to put your trainers on and burn off some of those calories. On pages 26 & 27 we have this month’s Fitness Tips from Fitness Republic who can help you and on page 66 we have New Year Tech to help you track your progress.

If New Year is more a time for resolutions for you then why not joiin a locall group or cllass – ch heckk out our Communiity Board and Whats On pages. Poverty Action Week from 21st January may inspire you to take on a challenge to support a local charity – we enjoyed the Leicestershire Three Peaks challenge we completed for Charity Link so much last year.

Any suggestions for this year’s team challenge?

From all of us here at Ashby Life – we wish you a Happy New Year!

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.

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• Rural village with first class rail and road links

• Breakfast kitchen, two reception rooms and garden room

• Dating back to the 19th century

• Close to exceptional local schools Repton, Twycross and Dixie

• Wealth of original period features

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• Excellent accessibility to M42

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents New Photos of Ashby

12 Whats On

Health & Beauty Tips

14 St Helens Church & Heritage Centre

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Money Matters

18 Ashby Library News

84

Parenting Tips

22 Community Board

88

Fitness Tips

26 & 27 Ashby Christadelphian Church

76 & 77 80

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Ashby Museum News

32 Puzzle Page

Local Community News - M&S Ashby

36 The Conservation Volunteers

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Ashbeian MTG News

40 In Your Garden

104

Quiz

42 Ashby Writers Club

108

Poverty Action Week

46 Pet’s Corner

112

Your Wellbeing

50 Book Reviews

116

Venture Theatre News

54 This Month’s Recipe

120

Castle Medical Group News

58 Chess Puzzle

122

Just 4 Fun

62 Puzzle Solutions

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New Year Tech

66 Business Directory

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On the Beat

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NEW PHOTOS OF ASHBY The New Photos of Ashby Facebook page is always busy with photos being uploaded and shared of all our local landmarks, town events and attractions from Jim’s Tractor Run to Ashby’s FABulous to the magnificent outdoor gallery put up each May for the Ashby Arts Festival.

In the last month or so there have been numerous photos of the shop windows in town decked out in all their festive décor, the crowds at the Christmas Fair (despite the rain) and the sheer madness of the Bath grounds as 1,500 Santas kicked off the third Ashby Santa Fun Run.

Photo: Jill Chapman Photo: Brian Winfield

One thing guaranteed to generate a flurry of new images however is the weather. A rare sunny day can lead to idyllic images of the castle or even Hood Park lido. In early 2018 the lengthy period of frost and snow we faced was captured by a number of local photographers. Here are just a few examples; all showing Ashby covered in a blanket of snow.

Maybe they will inspire you to view Ashby with a fresh pair of eyes this year or even to take up a new hobby and dig out your camera ready to snap and share your view of our town!

To join the group simply search for ‘New Photos of Ashby’ on Facebook.

Photo: Lynne Cook

Photos: Brian Winfield

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIPS with Lynn from Heavenly Holistic NEW for 2019 we welcome on board Lynn from Heavenly Holistic who shares her expertise on Holistic Therapy, explaining what it is and how it could help you…..

Holistic Therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment, which aims to treat the underlying cause of your symptoms naturally in order to improve your overall general state of health and wellbeing. A holistic approach is to consider mind, body and spirit as one.

Physical Pain relief – Boosts energy levels – Improves skin conditions Psychological Alleviates mental fatigue – Increases mental clarity – Improves concentration Emotional Eases anxiety & stress – Balances emotions – Increases confidence – Improves connection to the ‘self’ Holistic treatments that can help with the above symptoms are: Massage: relieving pain and discomfort. Calming and soothing whilst relaxing the mind and body.

Aromatherapy Massage: using beautiful organic oils.

Each client will be drawn to an oil that their body needs.

Relaxing, Calming, Stimulating or Energising.

Reflexology: a deeply relaxing therapy that works on

Heavenly Holistic Massage & Beauty Therapist (Champneys trained)

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the feet or hands enabling the body to heal itself. A reflexologist can detect tiny deposits and imbalances and by working these points can release blockages and restore the free flow of energy to the whole body.

Holistic Facial: using beautiful organic products to improve and maintain the condition of the skin and also relax the client and promote a sense of well-being.

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ASHBY KRAV MAGA - SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE SELF DEFENCE

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MONEY MATTERS

ust o t ose a uar

lues

Well here we are into a New Year and here at Bleathwood we are well aware some of you may be suffering those January blues.

Many of you will be doing your best to keep them at bay by sitting with a lovely cuppa thumbing through holiday brochures or surfing on line. All with a view of searching for blue skies when summer finally arrives or going and finding it earlier.

Consider this - you will probably end up spending quite a few hours searching for those best deals for your flight to the sun.

Here at Bleathwood we are working hard with our clients helping them plan for more than an annual trip to the sun. When our clients finally start to work less or even enjoy 365 days off a year, with the opportunity to dust off those winter blues more than once a year.

Why is that we spend so many hours on things like planning our holidays, but we fail to set aside 60 to 90 minutes a year to create our future plans? Then next important step - review them.

So what is financial planning all about? Well it is more than just sitting down and talking about pensions or your ISA’s. Or asking questions like, should I be investing more in China or other Emerging Markets or taking less risk? Or even another conversation about Brexit.

It is more about how your money is going to work for YOU. We help our client’s see how their finances map out their future, help them see what they can do, what they want to do and what they need to do to ensure it happens. We try to take away the guess work. Even try to answer lots of those “what if” questions. Like when can we, (or I), afford to retire, send my children to University, buy that holiday home, travel far and wide.

How do we do this? Well we listen, gather the data and start to build a personal picture using Prophecy, our Cashflow Modelling tool. Financial advice should be personal, not products, they are sometimes the tools you will need to adopt to achieve the life you need.

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Kevin Cunningham Bleathwood IFA Ltd So why should you do it? Well we are living in a time of low interest rates and potentially rising inflation, it is difficult to find ways of making money work smarter, whilst not knowing how long you need it to last? Add to that statistically we are living longer.

They always say – “If you fail to plan then you plan to fail”.

So whilst you are suffering your January Blues.

Further frustrated because you have already broken 1 or 2 of your New Year resolutions. Change your thought process. Dig out your finances and give them an early spring clean by having a chat with your Independent Financial Advisors.

You may never again suffer those January Blues – but we cannot promise that.

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“Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday but never jam today”. e is arroll

Ah Lewis - how tim mes have changed...

‘Prophecy’ can show you how a little jam today can still mean jam tomorrow.

Models lifelong cashflow to ensure you can fund your life goals with confidence.

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--ADVERTORIAL--

A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Tuesday 15th January, 11am to 3pm at The Beeches, 114 Burton Road, Ashby, LE65 2LP (complimentary car parking on-site subject to availability).

We will be valuing coins, jewellery, watches, stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, pens, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, vintage toys & comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets and de-activated antique firearms. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your goods and queue to see the relevant expert.

Members of the public will have the option to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge with no obligation to sell.

We recently broke the British record for a Rolex Submariner watch sold at auction. We sold an example

BUMPER SCUFFS

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made c.1964 with orange numerals for nearly £280,000 including premium. This achievement was reported in the national media. The owner consigned the watch to auction at one of our valuation events in the east of England. Many other star items have turned up at our events and we look forward to meeting the public in your area.

We will also be holding other events in the area, see our website www.lockdales.com for details.

Any questions please call Lockdales Auctioneers 01473 627 110 or email sales@lockdales.com

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PARENTING

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Achieving a decent work-life balance can seem like the Holy Grail of parenting.

But it doesn’t have to be…

Decide what you want This may seem obvious (MORE TIME!), but it’s a good idea to set out exactly what it is you want to achieve, and what you’re prepared to do to get there. Do you want to pick the kids up from school more often, or have more time with your toddler during the day?

Do you need more time off during the school holidays? Or do you just want to attend sports days, school plays and other activities without using your holiday allowance?

How much of your salary can you afford to sacrifice?

Making your current job work for you If you’re happy in your current job, could you reduce your hours?

When you factor in childcare costs you might not be as out of pocket as you might expect. Or perhaps you could work at home more often (saving time on the dreaded commute) or change the hours you work? Starting work just 15 minutes earlier each day and cutting your lunch by 15 minutes might mean you could leave the office 2.5 hours earlier every Friday. If you want an extra day off, perhaps you could work longer hours but fewer days?

Your rights Most employees have the statutory right to make an application for flexible working and employers need a good reason to turn down such a request.

‘Flexible working’ covers everything from changing your hours to sharing your job with a colleague.

Parents are also entitled to take up to 18 weeks off work (up to four weeks a year) unpaid to look after their child, as long as they’ve been in the same job for at least one year.

The Citizens Advice has a lot of information for people who want to change their working hours.

See www.citizensadvice.org.uk.

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Looking for a new job More and more employers are starting to wake up to the fact that happier employees usually leads to a better standard of work. You’ll find that a lot of job adverts now mention flexible working. According to the Office of National Statistics, more than 7 million people in the UK have some kind of flexible working arrangement with their employer.

If you’re struggling to find a suitable job and know someone in a similar position, could you apply for a job share together? While it’s still not common place, job sharing is becoming more accepted by employers. The Civil Service, for example, states that it ‘positively promotes all forms of flexible working, including job sharing’ and offers guidance to managers on how to make it work.

There are several job search agencies and websites specialising in roles that allow flexible working, including job shares. Try www.capabilityjane.com, www.workingmums.co.uk and www.flexibleworks.co.uk.

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TRAVEL GROUP

2019 Holida ays Welcome to our selection of holidays and short breaks up to September 2019.

With carefully selected hotels, free collection for holidays of 4 days and over, dinner, bed and breakfast, entrance fees and excursions included, our holidays not only offer outstanding quality, but also give you more for your money.

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15.04 Ales, Rails & Dales of Cumbria (5 Days) £395 22.04 Sidmouth & Fursdon House with Cream Tea (5 Days) £415 22.04 Kent’s Castles & Gardens (5 Days) £499 26.04 Liverpool Long Weekend (3 Days) £225 27.04 Eastbourne & the Bluebell Railway (5 Days) £299 28.04 Wonders Of West Wales (5 Days) £499 29.04 Llandudno Break at The Tynedale (5 Days) £399

For further information or a brochure please call 01530 816425, pop into our Hugglescote Travel Centre or visit www. robertstravelgroup.co.uk

January 22.01 Burns Night in Scotland (5 Days) 28.01 Roberts Reunion 2019 (5 Days)

£329 £299

February 04.02 Llanberis All Inclusive Singles Galore (5 Days) £349 08.02 Macpherson Reunion ‘We’ll Meet Again’ (4 Days) £229 25.02 Warners Sinah Warren Coastal Hotel (5 Days) £325

March 01.03 Sidmouth Singles Galore (5 Days) £355 04.03 Warners Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel (5 Days) £349 11.03 Cream of Cornwall All Inclusive (5 Days) £375 18.03 Scottish Winter Warmer (5 Days) £339 24.03 Llandudno Llandlubbers Cruise (5 Days) £385 25.03 Take The High Road (7 Days) £599 25.03 Warner Leisure Hotels: Alvaston Hall (5 Days) £365 29.03 Isles of Scilly & Tresco Abbey Gardens (7 Days) £875 30.03 60009 Union of South Africa Steam Train (2 Days) £149

April 01.04 Jersey by Sea (5 Days) 01.04 Dancing Break in Harrogate (5 Days) 02.04 London Midweek Theatre: Lion King (2 Days) 05.04 The Watercress Line, Jane Austen House & Canal Cruise (5 Days) 08.04 Great Yarmouth Spring Break (5 Days) 12.04 Scarborough & The Yorkshire Vet (5 Days)

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May 02.05 Alnwick Castle & Newcastle River Cruise (3 Days) 04.05 Mary Rose & Portsmouth Dockyard (2 Days) 05.05 Cardiff, Royal Mint & Ross On Wye (3 Days) 06.05 Constable Country & The Smugglers Coast (5 Days) 06.05 Bembridge Coast Hotel, Isle of Wight (5 Days) 09.05 Isle of Man (5 Days) 13.05 Sailing & Steaming in the Lake District (5 Days) 13.05 Paignton, The River Dart & Devon Railway (5 Days) 13.05 Bournemouth (5 Days) 15.05 Call the Midwife, Rochester & Greenwich (3 Days) 18.05 St Agnes - Poldark’s Cornwall (7 Days) 18.05 London Theatre Weekend (2 Days) 20.05 New Forest & Brownsea Island (5 Days) 20.05 Eastbourne & the Home of Rudyard Kipling (5 Days) 24.05 Chelsea Flower Show (2 Days) 27.05 Weymouth, Abbotsbury & Sub Tropical Gardens (5 Days) 27.05 Rhododendrons in Norfolk & Sandringham (3 Days)

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June 03.06 Delightful Durham & Gems of the North East (5 Days) £479 03.06 Mid Devon Steam & Cruise (5 Days) £459 03.06 Norfolk, A Right Royal Retreat (5 Days) £445 03.06 Eastbourne & Bluebell Railway (5 Days) £355 10.06 Guernsey & the Isle of Sark (6 Days) £755 10.06 Snowdon, Portmeirion & Mountain Steam (5 Days) £485 10.06 Skegness & Gunby Hall Estate & Gdns (5 Days) £325 17.06 Yorkshire Rails, Sails & Ales! (5 Days) £409 17.06 Settle to Carlisle Rail, Hadrian’s Wall & Lakes (5 Days) £419 17.06 Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors Railway (5 Days) £445 24.06 Highland Fling (5 Days) £530 24.06 Harrogate & the Trains of Yorkshire (5 Days) £399 24.06 West Looe & Morwellham Quay (5 Days) £425 28.06 Sidmouth, Exeter & Bicton Park Gdns (5 Days) £435

July 01.07 Weymouth & the Swanage Railway (5 Days) £445 01.07 English Riviera Steam Train & River Cruise (5 Days) £435 04.07 Royal Windsor, Castle & Cruise (5 Days) £485 06.07 Hampton Court Flower Show & Wisley (2 Days)£145 08.07 Tenby & the Gwili Steam Railway (5 Days) £459 08.07 Scenic Suffolk & Constable Country (5 Days) £399 08.07 Great Royal Palaces, Rails & Sails (5 Days) £595 14.07 Hidden Homes of the NE & Hadrian’s Wall (5 Days) £415 15.07 Exmouth, Bicton Park Gdns & Cruise (5 Days) £365 15.07 Worthing, Chichester & Chartwell (5 Days) £459 19.07 Great Gardens of London (3 Days) £215 21.07 N Yorkshire Moors Railway & Whitby (2 Days) £139 22.07 Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk Broads & The Poppy Line (5 Days) £369 23.07 St Agnes – Cornish Coasts & Cruise (7 Days) £625 23.07 Llandudno & The Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway (5 Days) £415 29.07 Torquay – Steaming through the English Rivera (5 Days) £425 29.07 Eastbourne & Great Dixter House & Gardens (5 Days) £355

August 01.08 Houses of Parliament (2 Days) £189 03.08 Ilfracombe & RHS Garden Rosemoor (5 Days) £345 05.08 Isle of Wight & Osborne House (5 Days) £449 05.08 Great Little Trains of North Wales (5 Days) £425 09.08 Blenheim Palace & Waddesdon Manor (3 Days) £235 11.08 Bournemouth & The Island Hopper Explorer (6 Days) £625 11.08 Weston-super-Mare, Tyntsfield & Railway (5 Days) £415 14.08 Bognor Regis, Chichester & Watercress Line (5 Days) £379

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September 01.09 Highclere Castle & River Thames Cruise (2 Days) £145 02.09 Northumbria, Cragside & Hadrian’s Wall (5 Days) £549 02.09 Blackpool Illuminations, Tower Tea & Lakes (5 Days) £359 05.09 St Agnes – The Cream of Cornwall (6 Days) £475 08.09 Wimbledon: Anyone for Tennis? (2 Days) £179 09.09 Kent’s Gardens, Wines & Railway Lines (5 Days) £399 11.09 Maritime Bristol, Bath, Wye Valley & Cardiff Castle (5 Days) £465 15.09 Wake Up at the Waldorf & Afternoon Tea (2 Days) £169 16.09 Weymouth, Jurassic Coast & Compton Acres (5 Days) £445 16.09 Skegness - Lincolnshire Wolds & Coast (5 Days) £325 18.09 Llandudno, Snowdonia & Railway (5 Days) £415 21.09 Gt. Yarmouth, Broads & Bure Valley Railway (5 Days) £299 23.09 Tenby, Hilton Gardens & Coast (5 Days) £365 25.09 Jacobite Steam Railway, Scottish Wildlife £879 Cruise and Bonnie Prince Charlie (7 Days) 26.09 The Tina Turner Musical in London (2 Days) £179 30.09 Paignton, Powderham Castle & Cruise (5 Days) £369

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FITNESS TIPS WITH FITNESS REPUBLIC

Hellooooo and welcome Last year was amazing, but let’s make this year even better! We’re ready and waiting to help you achieve your New Year fitness goals and to help you become a more confident, healthier you!

Our team is fully focused on the only thing that matters, your results. Our brand new class timetable has something for everyone, whether its fitness, strength or relaxation that you are looking for and our newly expanded gym has the latest machines and equipment to get you to where you want to be.

But rather than me go on about what we can do for you and how it feels to be part of Fitness Republic, I’ll leave it up to one of our amazing new members, who has kindly written a testimonial about her experience with us so far.

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I have yo-yo dieted for years and even the thought of joining a gym made me feel anxious! On my first visit I was literally shaking but I too ok the plunge and committed to the 8 weekk ‘Find You’ programme. On my first day, I met thee most enthusiastic, passionate fitness coach, Liz, and an equally passionate, empathetic owner Sarah and it was easy to see that Fitness Republic was no ordinary gym!

From week one I felt energised and motivated, by the team, and by others in the group. The early sessions ranged from circuits, HIIT and boxing but more importantly they were in a small group and away from the gym. Liz and Sarah continually supported us, especially around diet and were always there to answer any questions and advise us.

I very quickly saw my body shape change and the amazing results I saw after just the first two weeks gave me the push I needed to continue.

Evveryone at Fitness Republic, even other members, m made the time to get to know you and have a chat.

Th he extended team are always around to encourage an nd support you and I have even benefited from th he in-house physio, Craig, who has resolved my hip problem! Within three weeks I felt comfortable en nough to go to a Pilates class on my own and ag gain, Sarah was there to introduce me to the class co oach and reassure my anxieties.

Once the programme was at an end, I joined Fitness Reepublic. I have been converted by Sarah, Liz and th he whole team, and of course by my great results.

W a total loss of just over 29” and over 1.5 stone With in weight, I couldn’t be happier. More importantly, I’m m on the road to a fitter and healthier me!

I am a happy to go to the gym and classes alone an nd have made friends on the course who have en ncouraged and laughed with me, making th he ‘Find you’ journey a new way of life.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS

ivil War model comes to s We were delighted to receive a model of the 17th century Civil War skirmish on Cotes Bridge, from the Friends of Loughborough Library. It will be going on display next to our model of Ashby Castle, as it is linked with Henry Hastings and the campaigns fought in this area.

We have also received regular donations of good quality second-hand books, which means a small, but steady, income for us. Ashby and Coalville Lions have given us a small documentary archive.

Our AV trustee has skilfully reproduced a large, colour copy of the Hastings’ Family Roll, which dates from Norman times through to the 19th century. Once framed, this will be on display in one of the galleries.

Our first temporary exhibition of 2019 will feature Washington Shirley FRS,Fifth Earl Ferrers, a

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man of many parts who restored the good name of the Shirleys and Staunton after the tragedy of the Fourth Earl, who was hanged at Tyburn after murdering his steward.

Finally, we are already looking for articles for inclusion in this summer’s Past and Present journal – our in-house magazine. If you have any reminiscences or tales to tell about the town’s or an individual’s past then please get in touch with us.

We re-open after the Christmas break on January 7th.For the latest info follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our website www.ashbymuseum.org.uk.

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With the New Year’s celebrations now over, I’ve been reflecting on the last twelve months which saw us open M&S Ashby-de-la-Zouch and begin our work with some fantastic community projects across the local area.

As a store we supported numerous fundraising initiatives in 2018 and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues and our customers for all their continued support.

Each year M&S store colleagues choose a charity to support and we partnered with ‘The Phoenix’, a local children’s foundation which enhances the lives of children who are living with an illness, disability or lack of opportunity. We worked closely with them throughout 2018, which included hosting a Halloween fancy-dress day, a cake bake sale and, more recently, providing raffle prizes for the charity’s annual Christmas raffle.

In October, M&S celebrated its ninth year of partnership with Macmillan for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. As a new store, it was our first year fundraising for Macmillan, a charity close to many of my colleague’s hearts, so we made sure we went all out with a Disney-themed fancy dress day. We raised over £1,200 for Macmillan that day and I can’t thank our customers and the local community enough for their support.

As well as country-wide initiatives, we strive to support local community activities and, earlier in 2018, a group of my team volunteered at Thorpe House Care home, based in Loughborough, to take part in a beach day for residents. It was a fantastic initiative which allowed residents who aren’t able to leave the care home to go back in time and re-live their cherished holiday memories. From fish and chips and ice-cream, to a classic sea-side favourite – a Punch and Judy show. It was really special to be able support such a good cause and we hope to be able to do something similar this year.

We take great pride in our work with the community and look forward to continuing to support more local initiatives in 2019.

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Happy New Year to all our readers at Ashby Life – we hope you have had the most marvellous Christmas and wish you a peaceful, healthy and happy 2019.

2018 was a very successful year for AMTG, and we are very committed to supporting the community as well as enjoying ourselves putting on our wonderful shows.

During 2018 we supported a number of charities, both local and national, and made donations to The Alzheimer’s Society, Rainbows Hospice, Burton Hospitals Prostrate Unit, Raising Health Coalville Stroke Unit as well as donations to the NSPCC, Marie Curie and the National Trust. We are proud to be able to commit to supporting these charities and will continue to do so.

As Christmas 2018 approached, AMTG members visited Hood Court in Ashby and entertained the residents and staff. The programme for the first visit was songs from the shows, and it was lovely to have so many of our Juniors with us – there were very few dry eyes in the room when they sang their solos and group numbers.

Our second visit was equally as successful, singing Christmas Carols. We were delighted to have so many

residents singing along with us, and again everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We would like to thank the residents and staff for their wonderful welcome – we had a lovely time with them all.

We are very much looking forward to presenting Pirates of Penzance – Broadway version at the Ashby School Theatre from 9th to 13th April and our Box Office is now open.

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When he was born in April, what position did Prince Louis of Cambridge take in the line of succession to the British throne?

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In January, the results of Donald Trump’s first medical since becoming US President revealed that he was taking a drug called finasteride to try to prevent what?

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Following their wedding in May, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the Duke and Duchess of where?

In June, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, became only the second ever elected head of government to do what while in office?

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number 97 to set a record for the fastest ever fall from the top of the UK singles charts in a single week?

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Poverty Action Week takes place annually at the end of January, running from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th January this year. clothing, beds, cookers, mobility equipment, grants for utilities and, in emergencies, food, for those in need.

This amazing charity supports people of all ages and all backgrounds who find themselves in financial hardship, including elderly and disabled people, those with a chronic illness, the victims of domestic violence, those affected by mental health problems and working families struggling to make ends meet.

It was launched in 2015 by Charity Link to highlight the fact that many local people don’t have the very basics in life. In fact, there are thousands of people living in need locally, including around 30,000 children in Leicestershire and 21,000 children in Northamptonshire.

Charity Link supports over 5,000 vulnerable individuals and families each year across Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. They find funding to provide essential items, including

Two key events are planned to help raise money in this year’s Poverty Action Week:

Wear a Funky Scarf Day – Friday 25th January The concept is simple; donate an amount of your choice or gain sponsorship for wearing your scarf for the day and by doing so help to support local people in hardship or crisis.

You can choose a well-worn multicoloured scarf that your mum knit for you years ago, a feather boa, an animal hat & scarf combo, cravat, head-scarf, shawl or stole, just make sure you get involved!

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or place of work involved? Wear a Funky Scarf Day is great for fundraising in school and for discussing the issues of local hardship. It’s also a fantastic way for local businesses and their teams to show support for the most vulnerable people in Leicestershire.

Contact Rachel for a fundraising pack with all you need - leaflets, stickers, balloons etc. Email rachel. markham@charity-link.org or call 0116 222 2218.

The Charity Link Sleepover – Saturday 26th January

Following the success of the first ever Charity Link Sleepover last January which raised over £2,500 this event returns again bigger and better than ever!

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experience a little hardship for a night to help raise funds. Can you brave the cold from 8pm to 8am? No heating, no bed – could you do it?

By taking part you will be helping to ensure that local people have the basic essentials that everyone deserves. Registration is £15 to cover administration (£10 for those aged 14 -16 years) with a fundraising target of £60+. Due to Charity Link’s unique way of working (for every £10 donated they can untap £50 from charitable trusts) that would help to provide a bed and bedding for two local people in need – pretty amazing!

Contact Rachel to register at rachel.markham@charitylink.org or call 0116 222 2218.

For more details on Charity Link, all they do and who they help as well as information on the rest of their events planned for 2019 see www.charity-link.org/

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Autism can be a challenge both for children and adults who are identified as being (or suspected as being) on the autism spectrum and for those who love and support them.

Autistic brains are shown to work differently under stress and in fear, they operate differently around language, sensory information and around special interests. Autistic brains hit ‘overwhelm’ fast and sometimes they just never get the sensory messages offered by the environment.

Being in loud and busy places, in an artificially lit room or being with people wearing patterned clothes or perfumed hygiene products can cause sensory overload. Many of us ‘pepper’ our communication with metaphors which is confusing and often hilarious to autistic people; imagine having a very literal grasp of language and being told it’s ‘raining cats and dogs’ or that there is ‘an elephant in the room’!!

Consequently, autistic people can find non-autistic people to be very ‘tricky’ to understand and get along

with (and vice versa of course) and this can lead to strain on relationships, family life, school and work. It could be compared to running different operating system, think Apple and Windows rather than we’re ok and they’re not!

At Futureminds, we offer counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and organisational consultancy with both schools, secure units and adult services for people identifying or identified as on the spectrum and to loved ones who need support.

Futureminds are delighted to welcome Lucy Power who specializes in working with autism and sees clients in Ashby (see advert below).

• Individual, couple and family psychological therapies • Direct work with children and adolescents • Adoption issues (referred through local authority) • EMDR - accredited practitioner adult and child • CBT • Short term solution focussed therapy • Hypnotherapy • Life Coaching • Autism support • Therapy rooms available to rent for counselling or related activities

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VENTURE THEATRE NEWS

ariet is t e Spice o i e Ashby Dramatic Society are presenting a variety of different plays this year and we start 2019 with London Assurance, a comedy set in the 17th century written by Dion Boucicault.

The play is a six act comedy that can be best described as a merry parade of wittily constructed skirmishes between love and money, town and country and nature and artifice. There are a plethora of characters who use false names and disguises to advance their affairs and courtships.

If you like a costume drama with lots of laughs then this is the play for you. The play opens on 21st February and runs until Saturday 2nd March. Don’t delay ordering your tickets – it may be a sell out!

Beatles and Jazz!

What else is happening at our local theatre? We have regular jazz nights with top flight jazz bands and virtuoso musicians. On 5th January we have a special guest coming - Spats Langham and his Jazz Friends, but he is so popular that tickets were all sold in October!

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A great Beatles tribute band, Hey Beatles! are coming to the Venture on Saturday 19th January. Tickets cost £11 and you are guaranteed a superb night of nostalgia from an excellent band.

There are many more events coming to the Venture. To keep up to date or to buy tickets please check our website www.ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk or call in at Ashby Tourist Information Centre.

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Steve is fully qualified & insured & undertakes all aspects of landscaping including driveways, patios, fencing, turfing, and artificial grass.

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We have some new faces in Reception and we are delighted to welcome Anne back into the fold. We also welcomed Dr Liz, Sonia Grainger and Sue Clough to our Clinical Team. Finally, we have some exciting plans for 2019 and will publish details in the coming months.

Once again we want to thank our PPG for their continued support throughout last year. They are working on a Patient Questionnaire for next month. Members of the PPG will be in Reception asking patients to complete the questionnaire and we would be grateful if as many patients as possible could complete it as we take the feedback very seriously. You will also be able to find the questionnaire on our website should you wish to complete and hand into Reception.

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Over the next two months a nurse will be calling patients. However, you can fill in the Asthma Questionnaire that is available on our website www. ashbyhealthcentre.org.uk/info.aspx?p=18. You will be contacted if it is deemed appropriate.

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Saturday night is Steak Night and we’ve put together some great deals for you!

Available every Saturday night from 5pm-9pm All our steaks are 28 day matured, full of natural flavour and are of the highest quality. We store our steaks on their sides so they don’t get tough and we let them breathe before lovingly seasoning them and grilling them on our char grill. Our chefs are masters at producing delicious, high quality steaks every time.

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TECHNOLOGY

ec or t e e If human beings were any good at keeping New Year’s resolutions, the gyms would be full to bursting and the streets full of joggers all year round, not just for the first few weeks.

Tech can’t transform you from couch potato to body beautiful, but it can keep you focused on the goal.

The good news is that you might already have most of what you need in your smartphone.

Many modern smartphones contain the sensors to track all kinds of exercise apart from (obviously) swimming. If your device has GPS it can track your running or cycling, butt even if it doesn’t it can usuaally track your steps and d distance.

In some cases they can also track you ur elevation and tell you how many flights of stairs you’ve climbed.

Both Apple and Google havve their own fitness trackking apps in the form of Activity and Google Fit respeectively, but some of the best fitness tracking apps are by third parties. Nike Training Club is a great workout app, while Runkeeper and Strava are brilliant.

It’s not just about exercising, of course. Healthy eating can make a big difference to your energy levels and your body shape. MyFitnessPal enables you to track what your food intake to get an insight into your personal nutrition. The app is

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If you do decide to get some hardware, even that needn’t cost a fortune. Yes, the latest Apple Watch is pretty expensive at £399-plus, but you can get a perfectly good runner’s watch like the TomTom Runner 3 or Garmin Forerunner 35 for about £99; if all you want to track is your heart rate, you can get a heart rate monitoring watch from Decathlon for £15.99. Even GPS watches are much more affordable: the Kalenji Onmove 220 GPS Watch is currently £69.99.

Don’t forget the second-hand market, either. At the time of writing you could get an Apple Watch Series 3 GPS Nike+ watch, a great smartwatch, for £229.99 on eBay. That’s a pretty good discount on the usual RRP of £359.

If you do have a smartwatch, there are some excellent fitness apps for those too. The Apple Watch is paarticularly blessed with endless activity trackers.

We like Carrot Fit, which is available for iPhone as well as Apple Watch. Unusually where other apps offeer positive reinforcement, Carrot is badtem mpered, judgmental and d deliberately offeensive. If you havve a dark sense of humour though it’s a lot of fun.

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Leicestershire Police has launched a new campaign asking people to think before dialling 999 in a bid to reduce improper use of the emergency number.

Superintendent Richard Ward who leads the contact management centre at force headquarters, said: “…999 is for emergencies only and should never be dialled for anything other than this. An emergency is when a serious crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. Every moment that is spent dealing with an inappropriate emergency call, means those with real emergencies may experience a delay in getting through, which could put lives at risk. So our message is ‘Think before you dial 999’.”

Issues which should be reported to partner agencies include anti-social behaviour such as fly tipping, on-going noise nuisance, dog fouling, all of which should be reported to your local authority. Similarly, abandoned vehicles, should be reported to the council, unless they are causing an obstruction or danger, or they are believed stolen. Untaxed vehicles should be reported to the DVLA.

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Lord Willy Bach, Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, added: “Using 999 inappropriately can cost lives. It’s as simple as that.

“We have gone to some lengths to offer a variety of different ways to contact the police when it’s not an emergency and I urge people to use the most convenient method for them. But most importantly, I ask that they only use the 999 number in real emergencies.”

Non-emergency crime can be reported via 101 or online at www.leics.police.uk PC MARK ARJOO Tel: 101 Voicemail ID: 1667 e-mail: mark.arjoo@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

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Get fit and feel FAB-U-LOUS with our fun and friendly classes, devised by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ stars Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe. Combining simple steps from all your favourite ballroom and latin dances, from jive and samba to tango and waltz, with NO PARTNER REQUIRED, to give a top-to-toe work-out that burns calories and improves cardio fitness, tone, flexibility and balance.

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Foot Files: CHILBLAINS Brrrr with the possibility of colder temperatures on the way chilblains are a real risk this time of year!

WHAT ARE CHILBLAINS? Chilblains are small, itchy and red swellings that can blister and cause the skin to break. Chilblains occur as a reaction to cold temperatures, normally upon the ends of the toes. People with poor circulation or conditions such as Raynaud’s syndrome are at greater risk of developing a chilblain.

PERFECT FEET TIPS TO AVOID CHILBLAINS • Keep feet as warm and dry as possible, wear thick socks and well-fitted shoes.

• Avoid heating feet next to radiators or fires, as this will make the condition worse.

• Use your own body heat or if your feeling naughty somebody else’s! This will gradually warm your feet up.

• Moisturise skin daily.

• Keep active to improve circulation.

• Reduce or stop Nicotine consumption as Nicotine can reduce circulation to toes.

• Heat retaining insoles made from Plastazote can be helpful keeping feet warm.

• Contact your local Chiropodist for further help or advice.

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Thursday 10th January Ashby Meditation

Start the New Year with relaxing meditation and practical advice to help in our daily lives. Weekly classes cost £6 and run every Thursday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Legion House, South Street. Email meditate@ tarkmc.org or call 01283 732338.

Thursday 10th January Servants’ Stories at Calke

How did a country house like Calke run, and who did it? Join research volunteer and storyteller Karen Kreft at this ‘below stairs’ talk about Calke’s servants and their work. You’ll then enjoy a two-course meal in the cosy café. This runs from 10.45am to 1.15pm at a cost of £25 per person.

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Friday 11th January RSPB Talk - Scotland

Wildlife of the Highlands by Sue Ablett. This very popular talk is based on a Wildlife Safari week spent at Aigas Field Studies Centre in the Scottish Highlands.

A selection of wild bird food is usually available for sale. The talk starts at 7.45pm at Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building,

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Friday 11th January Mamma Mia! Here we go again (PG)

Packington film club presents 2018 film ‘Mamma Mia! Here we go again’ (a musical comedy). Showing at Packington Memorial Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Adults £4 and children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Tue 15th to Sat 19th Jan Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

The Markfield & Thornton Theatre Group proudly presents this traditional pantomime written and directed by Muriel Walker.

Wonderful family entertainment containing something for everyone!

Thornton Community Centre, LE67 1AH 7:30pm Tuesday to Friday.

Matinee Saturday 3pm. Tickets £5.

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Thursday 17th January Photography Hints and Tips

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taking better photographs. Gill will share some of her work, which has featured in local magazines and exhibitions in the UK and abroad, and talk through how she achieved these eye-catching shots. This creative talk will be followed by afternoon tea in the café. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. £18 per person charge.

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Friday 18th January The natural life of Costa Rica

A talk from the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, North West Group. Martin Vaughan LRPS will clear away your winter blues with the vivid colours and fascinating natural life of Costa Rica. He will also bring you up to date with his other local projects. 7.30pm at Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby. £3 entry.

Saturday 19th January Quiz Evening

General knowledge quiz open to members and guests. 7.30pm at St Helen’s Heritage Centre, Ashby. £10 per person. Pre-booking essential as supper is included. Email Elaine on Ptva@hotmail.co.uk or call 07772 147538.

Saturday 19th January Hey Beatles!

Appearing at the Venture Theatre, Ashby from 7.30pm. Authentic sounds of the sixties from this superb band. Tickets £11.00 available from Ashby tourist Information Centre or by calling 01530 411 767.

Tuesday 22nd January Ashby Writers Club

Wendy Freer – ‘A Step on the Ladder’ and other films. 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Congregational Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby LE65 2FQ. Membership: £10 per annum.

Visitors are welcome at a nominal fee of £4 per speaker meeting, £3 per comp/manuscript meeting (includes coffee or tea)

Friday 25th January Blackfordby Ballroom Fridays

A monthly night of Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing from 8pm to 10.30pm at Blackfordby Village Hall.

It is £5 per person and you bring your own refreshments. For further information contact Anna on 07851 339010.

Wednesday 30th January Ashby Film Nights Black K Klansman (15) Ron Stallworth, a 1970s African American police officer, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch. Thought provoking and very funny. Doors and Bar open at 7.00 pm, Film starts at 7.30 pm at

The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church St, Ashby. Tickets £5 on the door or in advance from Ashby Tourist Information. For further information see ashbyfilmnights.wordpress.com

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ST HELEN’S CHURCH & HERITAGE CENTRE

irst ooti I wonder how many of you have been ‘firstfooting’ since 2019 began? First-footing, of course, is an old Scottish tradition, and means being the first person to cross the threshold of the house in the New Year.

One of our delights in 2018 was watching the effect our new Community Heritage building had on anyone crossing its threshold for the first time.

If you haven’t already been, do come and take a ‘firstfoot’ with us on Saturday and Wednesday mornings – if you need further enticement, we have good coffee and yummy cake! Those who have already crossed our threshold tend to come back, inviting old friends, making new friends, enjoying our variety of activities, such as playing chess or scrabble, adding a few pieces to our jigsaw puzzle, bringing along their own knitting, crochet or craft project to work on, or simply enjoying the chance to chat in lovely surroundings.

We start back on 9th January, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We had lots of first-footers at our December Heritage Talk, as well as many who have been before, and January’s talk looks like being an excellent evening

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too, when popular speaker Peter Liddle returns to talk about the archaeology of the Civil War in Leicestershire and Ashby de la Zouch. It will even include the Civil War finds discovered under your feet in what is now our main hall. Make sure you step out in good time on Monday 7th January to get a seat before the 7.30 pm start!

Happy New Year from everyone at St Helen’s Church and Community Heritage Centre.

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ASHBY LIBRARY NEWS 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 10.30am to 11am!

4th Ashby Brownies & 2nd Ashby Rainbows meet at Ashby Library. Contact Sarah Grealy for more information – 01530 455973 HOBBIES Ashby Library Knit and Stitch group meet every Monday from 2pm - 4pm. This friendly group is open to all – bring your craft project & join them for a cuppa & a chat! Free session – 50p charge for refreshments.

boost your immune system, these sessions are perfect for both beginners & those with some experience of mindfulness practice. £7 per session - contact Julie Hurst for more information & to book a place: 01530 273056 & jhurst@worklifebalancecentre.org.

DIG IT from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau are in the library on Thursday 24th January, from 10am – 11.30am, offering free digital & internet skills training.

Booking is essential, please contact them on 01283 210109 to book your place!

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.

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Rev Jacky and her small team from Ashby Methodist Church would like to than k all who sponsored them for the rece nt sleep-out in a cardboard box at the Pirelli Stadium for the homeless in connectio n with YMCA. A magnificent amount of £980 was raised and it is hoped that the total figure raised for the night will exceed £25,000 when announced.

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Don’t throw away your Christmas cards in a New Year clean up. Call in and drop them off at Ashby Methodist Church café on Burton Road, Ashby every Tuesday and Saturday 10am to 12pm from 5th January.

Why not stay for a cup of coffee? The collection will then go to the YMCA Burton to raise funds for the valuable work they do with the homeless. For more information contact Rev Jacky on 01530 412298 or email revjackygoaten@aol.co.uk

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et i t e li t January can be a tricky month in terms of mental health. The sparkle and magic of Christmas is over and lots of people find themselves suffering from SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

This is thought to be caused in part by a lack of sunlight and causes symptoms similar to depression. It’s not any wonder really, as when the sun shines life feels better, problems smaller and it’s easier to see the upside.

One way to try and improve your mood is to get more sunshine in your life. Open your curtains and blinds, cut back overhanging trees or hedges, if the sun is shining go outside – have a walk, take your cup of tea outside and drink it in the garden, if you can’t get outside, move your chair so you sit near a

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window. Basically channel your inner sunflower and lift your face to the sun!

Sunlight is literally a light-giver; it’s what makes the plants grow and from that all life on earth is sustained. It’s no surprise then that God describes his son as the ‘light of the world’ as he too brings life to the whole world. Jesus too can make life feel better, put our problems in context and help us see the hope that he brings.

So perhaps this January, while we’re soaking up the weak winter rays, we could explore the more consistent light source of Jesus who has promised to bring light into our dark world, both for us on a personal level but also for our world as a whole.

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Now Christmas is over, The Conservation Volunteers will be starting a season of hedge laying in The National Forest.

This ancient skill involves cutting hedge plants halfway through and bending them over to form a barrier impenetrable to stock. Stakes, traditionally of hazel, support the plants to give strength, and a woven hazel top ties the whole thing together. A well laid hedge looks very smart, as you can see by the pictures.

Traditionally hedges were laid to ensure the hedge stayed thick, to keep your cattle out of the neighbour’s field. Laying encourages plants to shoot from the base, which prolongs the life of the hedge.

It was also a useful sustainable source of smaller firewood.

Today hedges are laid for all these reasons, but for conservation too. A hedge which is trimmed every year with a tractor and flail will never produce much cover or food for wildlife. A hedge which is left to grow up for a time, and laid every, let us say, 15 years, will have periods where the hedge is tall and bushy,

full of berries and birds’ nests. Every 15 years the cycle will start again, preventing the hedge growing past this stage into old age and decay. The ideal situation is, of course, to lay hedges on a farm in sequence so wildlife cover is always there.

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Many plants were in fact smuggled out from China by plant collectors and most notably at this time one Robert Fortune would disguise himself as Chinese with a false black pigtail no less! China was at this point in time known then as the ‘central flowery land’.

Dicentra is hardy, it grows in partial shade and sun, so despite its delicate and extraordinary flowers it is quite a common site in gardens. Flowering time is late spring and early summer. The flowers hang from graceful arching stems. These plants have brittle roots and do not like being disturbed so be sure to place these plants carefully initally so you don’t have to move them.

Dicentra is a perennial, which means the flowers and leaves will come back each year.

As you might imagine with such unusual and exquisitely shaped flowers there are various meanings associated with love and emotion. Most blooms are magenta pink or bright red and these flowers are said to represent a deep and passionate love. In china where the plant originates from it is said to represent spurned or rejected love. The white bleeding heart is also widely available and is said to be a symbol of purity and innocence. Another secret about this flower is that if you turn the flower upside down, the narrow petals take the form of a locket which is the source of other romantic names for this plant such as ‘lady –in –thebath’ and ‘lady locket’.

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Dicentra will grow in clay and heavy soil as well as well drained and light soil. The height is usually 60cm and the spread about 45cm. If you don’t have much room in your borders or you only have a courtyard or balcony then you can grow Dicentra perfectly well in a nice pot. Perhaps this plant would be a thought for Valentine’s Day.

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by Monica Wakefield

It was always this time of year when he appeared.

Released maybe, like cattle from their winter keep but there was little ‘spring’ in his old legs. White hair and grey stubble still showed some signs of a grudging festive trim and his buckled trilby faced ‘the road’ with a jauntiness that left his weary boots to think life had been a little unfair.

His deep bull roar was indecipherable but instantly recognisable causing doors and kitchen curtains up and down the street to silently close on him. This was a nice street with well kept gardens and fathers who worked hard to put food on their tables. No! He was an idle good for nothing with a sack on his back big enough to take a small child.

He continued undeterred, calling in that low practiced voice, never lifting his eyes to the hostile blankness of the manicured privet hedges or the functional, post war properties that stood shoulder to shoulder blocking his way. The steepness slowed his pace further, his efforts futile. In the turning bay at the top he leant on the white stucco wall under the lamppost where youths gathered, planning adventures, on dark winter nights. Chances are

he’d done the same as a lad. Full of ideas and assumptions in those days before whatever it was happened that set him on this endless road. Did he envy them their neat homes and coldness of spirit, I think not and just maybe the tone of his call hardened a little.

The effort was less going back down the street towards the open fields. The houses stood back a step and let the sky brighten to warm his back through the heavy greatcoat. The first friendly gesture of the day. Then, as he knew she would, the lady from No 12 was placing a steaming hot mug on her gate post, its contents would have been simmering on the kitchen range for just such an emergency. She was reliable.

Warmed by the sun and the hospitality old Jack was soon off into the wide blue yonder. No harm to anyone.

The Ashby Writers’ Club meet at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Congregational Church Hall, Kilwardby Street. To find out more visit their website: www.ashbywritersclub.co.uk

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MORE TAKING OUT PROTECTION POLICIES AS HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS RISES Life is full of twists and turns, some of them good, others not so good.

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Protection policies are one of the best ways of ensuring your family is provided for financially, if unexpected and unwelcome events should happen. Policies can pay out lump-sums or provide an income to ease the financial burden at a difficult time.

Insurers believe that this rise is due, in part, to greater health consciousness and a better understanding of the part that protection policies can play in keeping a roof over a family’s head and ensuring that household bills can still be paid if death or illness were to strike.

It seems that the message that it’s important to have the right type of protection policy in place is being listened to. Recent data from financial software company IRESS, shows a positive trend in the sale of protection products in the first six months of 2018. Life term insurance and Income Protection saw the largest year on year increase

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PET’S CORNER

o to eep our pets arm t is i ter As winter deepens and the weather starts to bite, it’s important to make sure our pets are warm and comfortable to avoid illness and distress.

Even those animals with thick, furry coats are susceptible to the cold, so what can we do to help our dogs, cats, and rabbits stay warm this winter?

Keeping your dog warm and cosy A warm dog coat offers protection from the winter cold, and as temperatures drop, even dogs with the thickest fur will benefit from the extra insulation when exercising or playing outside. A fleece-lined inner layer with a waterproof outer is a good choice, particularly if the two layers can be detached and used individually as the weather dictates.

Making sure your cat is warm this winter It’s more difficult to ensure your cat is warm in the winter given their independent nature, but they have a natural inclination to find warm places.

That’s why it’s advisable to provide a cosy shelter in your garden, to reduce the likelihood of them sitting underneath cars or in other warm but dangerous places.

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Protecting your rabbit from the worst of the winter weather If your rabbit is spending the winter in an outdoor hutch, you’ll need to provide additional protection from the elements. Siting their hutch away from the cold winds and driving rain, providing extra bedding, covering the hutch with a blanket and their run/outdoor area with tarpaulin, will all help to keep them healthy and safe.

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BOOK REVIEWS

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This month, we’re focusing on books to make you laugh, cry, write and reflect your way out of the winter blues.

How to be Famous Caitlin Moran Snort-your-tea-out-ofyour-nose-funny, How to be Famous centres around 19-year-old Johanna Morrigan aka the writer Dolly Wilde. It’s 1995, Britpop has taken over the music scene and there’s no better place to be than London. Until, that is, Johanna finds herself the subject of malicious gossip and has to decide whether to flee or fight back.

Why Mummy Drinks: The Journal Gill Sims Frazzled parents everywhere will find something to relate to in Why Mummy Drinks.

Humorous reflections on parenting in the modern world precede spaces to jot down your own thoughts each day. If you like journals (and laughing), and have ever wondered whether you should just record yourself shouting ‘Teeth!

Hair! Shoes! Hurry up!’ to save having to speak in the morning, this book is for you.

The Accidental Memoir Eve Makis and Anthony Chopper If you’ve ever thought about capturing moments of your life using the written word but have no idea where to start, you need this book. Prompts range from ‘Is there a mystery in your family?

A story rarely spoken about?’ to ‘What posters did you have on your bedroom wall?’ and ‘Write a letter to your younger self.’

There are also extracts from other memoirs, writing tips and more.

Down to Earth Monty Don One of the easiest ways to lift your spirits is to get out into nature. There are few things more satisfying than growing something yourself and spring is just around the corner. Down to Earth is a useful book for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. It doesn’t matter whether you have acres of land or a tiny courtyard, you’ll find advice, tips and inspiration on everything from garden design and plant choice to pest control.

Slow Gizzi Erskine Comfort eating doesn’t have to mean chocolate, shop-bought pies and a vat of ice cream. It can mean taking the time to show yourself some self-care by preparing delicious, wholesome, hearty dishes. Slow has plenty of recipes to help you do just that, from warming winter stews to slow-roasted meats and decadent desserts. They’re all written in Gizzi’s usual easy, unaffected style. Salt Beef Brisket anyone? Or Lemon Sherbet Meringue Pie? Yum.

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Reasons to Stay Alive Matt Haig An estimated 10% of people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives.

If you’re waging your own battle against this debilitating illness, Reasons to Stay Alive may help. Matt Haig chronicles his own fight against depression and shares what worked for him.

It’s an honest, warm, humorous and very relatable read.

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a WITH doori lam NAAN A pot of yogurt and a few spices can transform lamb steaks into a delicious spicy supper. If you prefer, serve with pilau rice or on a bed of spiced couscous.

YOU WILL NEED 4 large lamb steaks 6 tbsp natural yoghurt 2cm piece root ginger 2 garlic cloves 2 tsp each garam masala and ground cumin 1 tsp each ground coriander and chilli powder 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 naan breads Rocket leaves and sliced tomatoes, onion and cucumber

METHOD 1. Place the lamb steaks in a shallow dish. Mix together the yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices and lemon juice and add 1/2 tsp salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Spread over the steaks. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours (or overnight).

2. Grill the marinated steaks under a preheated medium grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until just cooked and lightly charred in places. Cover the cooked steaks and leave to rest for 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, sprinkle the naan breads lightly with water and heat under the grill for 2-3 minutes. Top with rocket leaves and sliced tomatoes, onion and cucumber. Slice the steaks and pile on top of the salad. Serve with the extra yogurt on the side and mango chutney, if liked.

TOP TIP To make tandoori fish, replace the lamb steaks with 4 salmon fillets. Spread the marinade over the fillets and leave for 1-2 hours. Bake the fish at 200C/fan 180C/ gas mark 6 for 20-25 minutes until just cooked.

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CHESS PUZZLE

laac too pla lac laa a d i The hardest thing in any sport is to win a won game, and chess is no different.

An illustration comes from the first game of the recent world chess championship between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

It is Carlsen, who has the black pieces, to play.

There is a winning move. Can you find it, and explain why it is winning for black?

In the game Carlsen did not play the best move here, and the game was drawn.

If your New Year’s resolution is to play more chess, why not join us at the Ivanhoe Social Club in Ashby, every Thursday at 7.30pm.

Juniors, beginners, and experts are all welcome.

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Our chess puzzle comes courtesy of local resident Richard Vann, the solution can be found on page 124 - should you need it!

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