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this issue 87 Ashby Life Editor Liz Roberts Telephone 01530 417739 Email enquiries Advertising/Accounts info@ashbylife.co.uk Website/What’s On admin@ashbylife.co.uk

I didn’t know that! Much of what we try to do

with the magazine is to help you, the readers, know where you can find the services and products that you need locally and it constantly surprises and delights me when I discover things that I didn’t know about before. For instance did you know that PC Clinic in Huntingdon Court now sell E Lites (electronic cigarettes), that we have a factory outlet clothing store in the Market Hall or that you can pick up hoover bags at Ray Pittam’s? You may have seen some of our Buy Local stickers going up in businesses around the town, local traders really value your custom so if you live locally, then please think local, trade local and buy local – it’s amazing what you can get!

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What’s On Special Somewhere in the Forest Money Matters It’s Local Seasonal Recipes Out to Lunch Just 4 Fun Ashby Health Centre In Your Garden Ashby Museum News Back Chat Book Reviews Ladies in Business Out & About Storytime Pets Corner Community Board Christadelphian Church A Walk in the Forest On the Beat Ashby Town Council Open 4 Business Puzzle Page What’s On Puzzle Answers Business Directory

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what’s on special... Yes, it’s that time of year again – this year’s Ashby Arts Festival opens on Saturday 25th May and runs through to Saturday 8th June. The theme is ‘Strike up the Band’ and the big boards will be brightening up the town already by the time you read this – see how many you can spot! Here is a run-down of some of the main events, if you’d like to know more visit Ashby Tourist Information on North Street or call them on 01530 411767, or you can visit www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk 24th May Bedtime Stories at Ashby Library from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, cost £1. 25th May Opening Event with celebrations around the town including Food Gusto Food and Drink Fair on the Bath Grounds from 10.30am to 4pm, admission £1 adults, under 14’s free. Official opening of the Arts Festival happens in Rushton’s Yard at 11am, followed by an Open Mic session. Also in town there will be performances by Ashby Drummers and Firebird, Morris Dancing and make and take crafts. Painting Workshop by Di Lorriman from 1pm to 4pm at Ashby School. Suitable for all abilities this costs £25 and all materials are provided, theme is Sunsets and Silhouettes. Book through Ashby TIC. Children’s Felting Workshop at Ashby School from 10.30am to 11.30am. You just need enthusiasm for this; places are limited so sign up at Ashby TIC. Free! Life of Marie Lloyd – Thanks for the Memory, at the Venture Theatre, Ashby. Tickets £8. Book through Ashby TIC. 26th/27th May Craft Fair at Legion House, South Street. Stalls available from Mary Tuckey on 01530 413434. 27th May Ukulele Workshop - instrument provided or you can bring your own, no experience necessary. At Ashby School from 2pm to 3pm. Please book through Ashby TIC, cost is £5. 28th May Bottle Drawing Workshop – one hour sessions from 9.30am to 12.30pm with Di Lorriman. Drawing materials provided, you will be drawing bottles from a collection which belonged to David Jaques and participants will be asked to donate their finished work to Ashby Museum for a temporary exhibition later in the year. Please book through Ashby TIC. 29th May Ashby Film Night – ‘Quartet’ at The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street. Tickets £5 on the night. 29th/30th May Under 16’s Rock School for all 10 to 16 year olds who dream of being in a band! Hosted by Ashby Academy of Rock in Holywell Mill the two day workshop has the

emphasis on having fun and learning new skills, resulting in a live show on the second day. Cost is £35 for the two days, book through Ashby TIC. 1st June Folk and Poetry in the library, hosted by Brian Langtry and members of the Goblin Folk and Poetry Club. 11.15am to 12.30pm. Free! Julie Felix at the Venture Theatre, Ashby, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC. Piano on the Street – find the spot where you can join in! 9am to 6pm. Organ Recital at Lady of Our Lourdes Church, Station Road from 2pm to 4pm. 3rd/6th/8th June Tiny Talk – Music helps babies learn to tiny talk with Bernadette Dooley. Taster sessions at various times, please book direct with Bernadette on 07786 360873. 4th June Festival Fringe Film Night and Buffet at The Vine, Bath Street. Tickets £9 including buffet, from Ashby TIC. 6th June Fake Thackery in Concert at The Vine, Bath Street. Tickets £8 from Ashby TIC. 7th June Taffy Thomas, Supreme Storyteller at the Royal Hotel, 8pm. Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC. 8th June Ashby Fake Festival on the Bath Grounds with tribute acts to Queen, Killers and The Jam. For more details see www.fakefestivals.co.uk. Folk and Acoustic Music in the library with Dragonhead, Peter Glyde and Mark John, hosted by Brian Langtry, singers welcome. 11.15am to 12.30pm. Fairy Gold with Taffy Thomas – bring the family along to spend a magical early afternoon from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Please reserve a space with Ashby TIC. Free! It’s going to be another wonderful fortnight of art, crafts and music in Ashby – enjoy the outdoor gallery, visit the festival art gallery at Ashby School to see the winning entries for Best In Show and Peoples Prize, sign up for a workshop or go along to a performance; get involved and have fun!

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money matters Become your own apprentice - get the building bricks of your business right from Alison Reeves - one of the UK’s leading business writing coaches.

Business from home... Taking away the risk Given the choice, most people prefer to deal with a business that guarantees to its customers that their product or service WILL deliver the outcome they’re seeking; or that it won’t disappoint or fail. One of the biggest barriers to a sale is the sense of risk a customer may feel when doing business with you. Your customers need to know that your product or service will deliver what is promised. In fact, the biggest single reason why qualified prospects don’t buy products or services from you, even though they can afford it and would benefit from it, is that they don’t want to make a mistake, or look stupid. They will always go for the safe option. We’ve all heard of the saying from the 1980’s that no-one was ever sacked for buying IBM!

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with buying from them – because you know if you have any problem with their products, you can return them and get a refund. Another benefit is that giving the strongest possible guarantee forces you to raise your standards which in turn will boost the value of your product or service. The benefits of removing risk are substantial. It convinces your customers that your product or service will deliver. It helps your product’s image and sales, and it can boost your market share. An added bonus is that it reduces the pressure to lower your margins to combat price competition. And it can speed up your customer’s decision cycle, making it easier for them to say yes than to say no.

The stronger your guarantee, and the more control you give your customers in triggering that guarantee, the more likely they are to do business with you. Because you’re promising not to disappoint, it’s also a more ethical way of doing business which in itself is attractive to many customers.

Provided your product or service delivers a minimum level of result, advantage, measurable performance or benefit to users, it won’t be a problem for you give a performance guarantee. Take away the risk and more customers will want to do business with you; the more specific and tangible your guarantee, the more appealing it will be.

That’s why companies like John Lewis and Lands’ End do well. Lands’ End’s guarantee states: If you’re not 100% happy with a purchase, you can return it any time for an exchange or refund - no ifs, no buts, no problem. This takes away any risk associated

In summary: a good guarantee will eliminate your customers ‘risk’ when doing business with you, but will not represent a risk to you. If it’s clearly promoted you will gain more business... but keeping it a secret will get you none!

Alison Reeves has been running her own business for over 25 years. She specialises in helping her customers to win more business by improving their business writing skills. Check out her website at www.writetowin.co.uk 16

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it’s local

Taking up the Challenge

ocal fundraisers Richard and Angela Bebbington do like a challenge. The founders of the annual Ivanhoe Way Challenge will be setting out again on 15th June this year to complete the whole of the 37 mile round Ivanhoe Way Public Footpath in under 15 hours. Last year 65 walkers started out from the Royal Hotel in Ashby at 4am and despite awful conditions on the day (remember all that rain last summer?) the first team was back in 9 hours and 15 minutes. 61 walkers completed the walk raising funds for local charity Wishes4Kids.

This year 58 walkers are signed up, including a group of 8 members of the Ashby Round Table – you can find details of the challenge and the walkers online at www.ivanhoechallenge.co.uk and there are also links to their Just Giving pages where you can show your support by donating to Wishes4Kids. In August Richard and Angela have set themselves a further challenge but this time they will be on two wheels and going somewhat further afield. The Home 2 Rome Challenge is totally self-funded and again raising money for Wishes4Kids – the aim is to cycle

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roughly 1,400 miles from Ashby de la Zouch to Rome. The couple were both struck by Jane Tomlinson who completed a similar challenge during her fight with cancer and so the idea was born. It is estimated that Home 2 Rome should take 3 weeks to complete. After leaving Ashby they will head for Portsmouth to take the ferry over to Caen and the plan is to then cover 150 miles in two days to arrive at Pithiviers, the French town with which Ashby is twinned. After a much deserved rest it will be off to cross the Alps via the Petit St Bernards Pass, into Italy and down to Pisa before the final stretch to Rome. Further information on Home 2 Rome is also available via the Ivanhoe Challenge website given above, where again there is a link to the Just Giving page to sponsor the couple. You can follow them via Twitter on #ROME56 and you can also donate by texting ROME56 £5 to 70070.

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seasonal recipes

Watercress and Pea Soup

Read y in 40 m ins

YOU WILL NEED O Tem ven p1 Gas 80 0C 3-4

Buttered Brioche Pudding YOU WILL NEED • 1 Brioche sliced and buttered

• • • • • • • • •

100g/3½oz flat leaf parsley 400g/14oz fresh watercress 50g/2oz butter 1 shallot, peeled, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped 400g/14oz frozen peas 1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegetable stock 100ml/3½fl oz double cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 60g sultanas • 2 level tablespoons castor sugar

TO GARNISh

• 1¼ pint whole milk

• Handful baby watercress • Drizzle of olive oil

• 4 medium sized eggs • Sprinkling of nutmeg • Well greased deep baking dish

GET STARTED 1

Heat half of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, then fry gently until softened - about 3-4 minutes. Add the watercress, peas, parsley and hot stock or water, bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and continue to simmer for three minutes, or until the peas are bright green and just tender.

Pour in the cream then blend thoroughly using a hand-held blender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir in the remaining butter until melted.

Divide the soup equally among four serving bowls and garnish with baby watercress. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

GET STARTED 1 Slice and butter the brioche, put a layer on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle the sultana’s over it, arrange a second layer of brioche over the top. 2 Place the milk in a pan and gently heat. 3 Whisk the eggs and sugar together and add the warm milk to make a creamy custard. 4 Strain the custard over the brioche and sprinkle the nutmeg over. 5 Stand for 15mins before placing in the oven. Cook for 30-40mins until set and lightly golden. 6 Serve with cream or custard.

If you have the time... Why not take the Buttered Brioche Pudding one step further and have a go at making the Brioche yourself... Brioche bread flours are widely available and are suitable for hand-mixing or with a bread maker

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out to lunch

Poppy’s Coffee Shop BRILLIANT for a reasonably priced lunch in town Poppy’s in Rushton’s Yard has much to recommend it but for me top of the list has to be the coleslaw! Poppy’s salad bar is prepared freshly each day and personally I rate their coleslaw as the best I’ve ever tasted. Their other claim to fame locally is as the first place in Ashby to start offering Panini’s. Widely offered by all the big chains now, Panini’s can either be delightful, or far too ‘bready’ – try one at Poppy’s and you’ll be rewarded with a Panini that is light inside with a lovely crunchy crust and plenty of filling, it will be served with fresh salad and that wonderful coleslaw. I’d recommend the prawn cocktail, but take plenty of serviettes; there is no shortage of the lovely sauce inside! The menu also offers plenty of

other lunch choices including toasted wraps, bagels, baguettes, sandwiches (toasted or not) and a variety of salads. If you fancy something warm there is a good selection including omelettes, baked potatoes (with a choice of seven fillings) and breakfast items. On a lovely warm summers day the outside tables in Rushton’s Yard offer a great spot to soak up the sun and watch the world go by. If you have little ones with you then there is plenty of space and they can enjoy a children’s box with sandwich, drink, crisps and a treat. You can cool off with an ice cream sundae or frapuccino or spoil yourself with a scone served with clotted cream and jam. If it is chilly then snuggle upstairs where there is a warm, homely feeling and treat

yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows of one of their range of coffees. With a Panini, side salad, coleslaw and pot of tea coming in at only just over five pounds Poppy’s offers excellent value for money. They also offer a take away service and you can call through your order from the office in the morning so it will be ready for collection - perfect for working lunches. In case anyone doesn’t know, Rushton’s Yard is situated off the bottom of Market Street, access is at the side of Zamani’s Restaurant, or via South Street – if you haven’t visited the shops there, go now!

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just 4 fun

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

Solutions on page 108

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ashby health centre

Latest news... New Doctor We are pleased to announce that Dr Alison Smith will be joining us from Wednesday 29th May. All patients who were previously registered with Dr Robbins will be moved to her. Her usual working days will be all day Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Thursday mornings. We are pleased that we have been able to recruit a new lady doctor and are sorry for the inconvenience caused to our patients while we have been without one. We will also be having Dr Becca Wells coming back to work with us at the beginning of August.

Requests for specific doctors We would like to remind patients that it is not always possible to see the doctor of your choice, particularly if you are trying to get an appointment the same day. We have 14,500 patients registered here but only a limited number of appointments each day for each GP therefore once these have gone itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not possible to book any more patients with that particular GP. Also for a medical problem which is new to you, you

can see any Inha bring th lers - please of our GPs em wit h you as they all have access to your medical notes. We do have a number of pre-bookable appointments each day although we vary the number depending on the number of doctors we have working on any day. If you wish to see a particular doctor and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not urgent, please book ahead. However because of the demand most doctors pre-bookable appointments are booked up a week or so ahead and so it is not usually possible to ring and book for the next day.

Patients with inhalers If you have an inhaler and are coming to see a nurse or doctor about the condition which you have been prescribed it for, please bring it with you. Then the nurse or doctor will be able to check your technique. It is really important that you are using your inhaler correctly so that you get the full benefit from it. Thank you for your help with the above.

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in your garden

Jobs to do in June - just for fun!

Express Yourself AT a time when I’m making preparations for my summer holidays and browsing through pictures of tropical locations, I can’t help but compare them with the images of England that I hold in my mind. It wasn’t until I visited America last year, that I realised how very English we are, and how we really do live up to the stereotype we’ve been given. I wouldn’t say I’m a shrinking violet when it comes to confidence, but I really did feel quite reserved. As a nation, I don’t think we’re very good at expressing ourselves, our thoughts or our emotions, and whilst I’m not advocating yelling at random people in the street because ‘your dust cart is blocking my parking lot’ or applauding in the cinema (both of which I experienced whilst over there

Plant up pots and containers with annual bedding plants. Go crazy and plant up a coloured glazed pot with a wild colour combo

Re-shape your lawn and introduce new borders to break from the norm last year), I do Feed shrubs if you didn’t earlier in the year think that when it comes Plant out tender vegetables such as to gardens we tomatoes and courgettes are, in the main, a little unadventurous. In fact, I would I’m a clean freak, with an go as far as to say that a striped obsession for perfection and a lawn and three borders are as need to control my environment… pretty accurate I’d say. traditional as our Sunday roast! But fear not, it doesn’t have to be this way. Expressing yourself outdoors needn’t mean exposing your inner most secrets, but I do think your outdoor space should reflect your personality. The residents at Bestall Towers are generally neat and tidy (in fact clutter makes my head hurt), so my garden reflects this with its simple straight lines, well ordered borders, immaculate patio, and perfect lawn! So what does my garden say about me?

So what does your garden say about you? Does it reflect who you are, or maybe who you were? Maybe it’s time for a change and to let loose that wild side, paint the fence black and plant only orange flowering plants. Whatever you do, break from the norm and express yourself.

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ashby museum news

e are inviting children in Years 5 and 6 of primary school to write us an exciting story revolving around a mystery object in the Museum. Details have been sent to over 40 schools in North West Leicestershire and are also available on our website. The Rising Stars TV & Film School in Ashby have helped us to produce a short film which will start off the story and the rest is up to the children. There will be cash prizes and certificates for the winners. Closing date is 21st June. Get your walking shoes on for a stroll through 1,000 years of Ashby history on Sunday 16th June at 2.30pm. Led by Robert Jones, these walks are always popular so book early at the Museum. Cost is £3.50 adults, £2 children. The June Kids’ history Club will feature the Tudors and

this time we will be joining forces with Ashby Castle and there will be activities on both sites. This takes place on Saturday 1st June from 1pm to 4pm. The July’s Kids’ History Club has the theme of Ancient Greek Myths and will take place on Saturday 6th July, 1pm to 4pm and has FREE entry thanks to the sponsorship of Ashby Jewellers, Bath Street. A new temporary exhibition opens on 11th June. A Bit of Rough and Tumble tells the story of medieval sport and runs until the end of July. Once again our film unit will be out and about, this time recreating events during the English Civil Wars in Ashby. Rising Stars TV & Film School will be taking part in this project and we look forward to showing everyone some exciting and entertaining results. The museum has many artefacts recovered from archaeological investigations. Archaeology looks at the past though its physical remains.

FRIENDS OF AShBY MUSEUM Thank you to everyone who has given us items either for the bazaar in September or for our tombola stall. We are still collecting for both so please bring along any unwanted gifts or items to the Museum.

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back chat

Neck pain WELCOME to my back chat column. In a former column I touched on the ill effects that bad posture can have on the production of headaches. This month I thought it might be beneficial to discuss pain located in the neck itself, as so many of my patients currently seem to be suffering with this type of complaint. The majority of adults will, at some point, be affected by neck or upper shoulder pain. It is an area we all use a great deal in our day-to-day lives, and for many of us is the location where we hold much of our stress and tension. Indeed, the first thing that many patients say is “I’m particularly stressed at the moment, do you think that’s why my neck has started to hurt?” and for some this may have been a trigger for a recent bout of neck pain. But, it is important to understand that it is very uncommon for stress alone to be a cause of pain. It is usually an indicator that there is a longer standing problem underneath, which prior to the increase in stress hadn’t yet manifested as neck pain. ANATOMY OF ThE NECK The neck separates the head from the torso. It is made up of: • 7 vertebral segments and their associated muscles, ligaments and nerves. • It houses the spinal cord which relays messages from the brain to and from the rest of the body, • It also houses important blood vessels supplying blood between the heart and brain The neck therefore needs to be strong to support the weight of the head, protective as it houses such vital structures and flexible to allow movement of the head in all directions. WhAT CAUSES NECK PAIN? Posture is usually the first and most obvious cause of any spinal pain. Now, that doesn’t just involve those that sit at desks all day whilst working, it relates to all tasks and movements of the body. Everything we do is reflected in our body tissues from head

to toe, and since we mainly contact the ground through our feet anything above there will have to fall in to line with the area directly below it, and at the end of that chain is the neck and head. Located in the head are the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, inlets and outlets for the senses which we so vitally need to function. One of the body's main concerns is to keep those senses level so that we have an even perspective on the world around us. The last line of defence for this is located in the neck, particularly the top 3 joints. If the body is felt to be bent too far forward or backward the 1st joint will compensate, if there is a twist through the back then the 2nd joint will reverse this and if there is a sideways movement occurring the 3rd joint will help level it up. This is an important concept to understand as when things go wrong we are looking at a break down in the body’s inherent ability to compensate. This fits perfectly with the saying ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’. So, what seems like a sudden episode of neck pain may have been building up for many years and eventually with a very small change in use or a very small injury someone can suffer pain that just won’t clear on its own. As an osteopath I am trained to look at all aspects of a person’s body, their movements, and their day-today tasks, to reduce the negative parts which are contributing to pain and encourage tasks which promote even movement. As with all medical conditions a correct diagnosis is of paramount importance for the appropriate treatment and management of the condition. For more information on the clinic, to discuss a particular case, or to book and appointment please call Tristan Hill or Sarah Kavanagh on 01530 440 442 or e-mail contact@ashbyosteopath.com. Please feel free to visit www.ashbyosteopath.com

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book reviews

Making a Song and Dance of It The West End will soon be heaving again as tourists flock to see the hottest musicals. Many of them started life as novels, plays and poetry, and the authors’ words were adapted into catchy show-tunes and moving ballads. Here’s our pick of the best-loved tales to get the toetapping treatment.

PYGMALION...

George Bernard Shaw Long before Julie Andrews was beaten to the film role by Audrey Hepburn, My Fair Lady began life as Bernard Shaw’s triumphant comic play Pygmalion. The deliciously arrogant Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can turn ‘guttersnipe’ Eliza Doolittle into a lady but she is far from being the downtrodden flower girl he believes her to be. It’s one of Shaw’s greatest critiques of the English class system and it’s abso-bloomin’-lutely hilarious to boot.

Old POssum's BOOk Of Practical cats... T.S. Eliot

When Cats were merely kittens in Lloyd Webber’s eyes, readers were curling up in a sunny corner with T.S. Eliot’s Practical Cats. Writing under the name ‘Old Possum’ in letters to his godchildren, Eliot’s poems included tales of Macavity, Mr. Mistoffelees and Bustopher Jones. The charming collection is much-loved the world over for its unique take on cat psychology.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang...

Ian Fleming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Musical Car was written by Ian Fleming of James Bond fame, who penned the original three-part series for his son. The idea has to be every child’s dream: a flying car. Inventor Caratacus Potts restores a second-hand vehicle and he and his children name it after the sound of a backfiring engine. It soon becomes clear that Chitty isn’t your average automobile and the family embarks on an adventure that involves kidnap and gangsters, cross-channel flying and some bizarre characters. When Chitty made it to the West End, audiences poured in to see the flying car in all its glory.

Oliver twist... Charles Dickens

Fagin told his boys they ‘gotta pick a pocket or two’ and composer Lionel Bart picked more than an idea or two from Dickens, transposing the Victorian London of Oliver Twist to the stage, along with the wonderful characters of Twist himself, lovable rogue The Artful Dodger and simply terrifying thug, Bill Sykes. Dickens’ novel opens with Twist enduring life in the workhouse before being taken on by an undertaker. He escapes, only to fall in with Fagin’s gang of pickpockets. The book’s a lot darker than the musical with the brutality of the streets along with the poverty and drudgery of many of London’s lower classes portrayed vividly.

Wicked: The Life and Times of

the Wicked Witch of the West... Gregory Maguire Written in 1995, Maguire’s novel is set in the land of Oz, way before Dorothy and Toto follow the yellow brick road. Elphaba is a girl who was born green, with sharp teeth and a disagreeable temperament. In Maguire’s vision, Oz is imaginatively recreated, with all its Technicolor splendour practically seeping from the page. But there are sinister goings on, adult themes and a not-so-happy-ending. The young Elphaba soon learns that it’s really not easy being green.

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ladies in business

What would you change this summer? by Anne Armstrong, a member of the Ashby Ladies Business Group hAvE you come across Dr Seuss? his crazy stories and rhyme and repetition have been helping children learn to read for some years now.

reached a dead end. And sometimes you just plain run out of steam or the will to move on.

But maybe they are not all for children? Has anyone read “Oh the places you’ll go”? It’s an insightful and hilarious look at the mishaps and adventures that happen in life - a short excerpt:

Does any of this sound familiar? Be honest with yourself; you don’t need to share it!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” As Seuss goes on to say, sometimes you can get lonely, sometimes you lose your way a bit. Sometimes you might run out of ideas and other times you have so many you don’t know where to start. Sometimes you don’t know which way to turn, or feel that you’ve

If you would like to change something in your life, whether it be raising your confidence levels, improving your work-life balance, struggling with your career, having more energy, facing a life-changing event, having a mid-life crisis, or simply feeling there is something missing, then coaching could be for you. A coach can listen to you, support you and help you to make some sense of things so that you achieve some real breakthroughs. Don’t keep struggling on, coaching could help you to understand where you want to be and show you the way there. Why not come along and see for yourself at Ashby Library on Wednesday June 14th, 7pm to 9pm? Entry is free; booking is required and can be done at the library. Or contact Anne Armstrong 07735 347067 or anne@annearmstrong.co.uk

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out and about Ferrers Gallery situated within the Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts at Staunton Harold is a wonderful place to visit. You’ll find three floors of British Craftsmanship and whether you are looking for that ideal gift or something lovely for yourself or your home you are sure to find it in their unique selection of ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery and more

ferrers gallery | British Craftsmanship CURRENTLY they have two exhibitions on, both with lovely summer themes: Picture Postcard features paintings by John Connolly, print by Amelia Bowman and photography by Terry Davies. Works from these three regional artists will transport you on a journey around the British Isles. Terry is from Leicestershire and already a favourite with ferrers gallery customers. For this exhibition his photographs feature the high days and holidays of current UK destinations with a nostalgic twist coming from 1940’s postcards and theatre posters. The Picture Postcard exhibition is on currently and due to run until 28th July.

outdoors and then hand painted onto silk. Ceramic birds and trees from Debbie Barber are smoke fired creating a finish that captures both the subject and the material itself. You can see work from these artists and more in Coast and Country at ferrers gallery from 31st May through to 4th August.

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Running alongside this and opening on 31st May will be Coast and Country, a display of paintings by Brian Steventon along with country inspired craft. Brian is from Staffordshire and another favourite with the ferrers gallery visitors. His paintings depict wonderful scenes in acrylics, and sometimes oil, which capture the energy and atmosphere of his surroundings. Sharing the Coast and Country theme is work from a number of wood turners, driftwood boats by Rachel Summer and eye catching sculptures in wood from Robert Cox. Scarves from Louise Taylor have the wonderful attention to detail that you only get with handmade items. The designs used by Louise are inspired by garden flowers and the 60

We have been really fortunate as owner of ferrers gallery, Rachael Chambers, has given us a £50 gift voucher for one lucky reader to treat themselves. Just send us the name of the one of the artists exhibiting in either Picture Postcard or Coast and Country, along with your own name and address either on a postcard to Ashby Life (Ferrers Competition), 16 Moira Road, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2GA or by email to competition@ashbylife.co.uk with the subject line Ferrers Competition and the first drawn out of the hat will receive a £50 gift voucher to spend at Ferrers Gallery. Closing date is Friday 28th June 2013. Ferrers Gallery is open from 11am to 5pm Tuesday through to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. You can call them on 01332 863337. They are situated at Staunton Harold, LE65 1RU, within the Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts where you will also find a variety of other businesses including craft workshops, a bakery/deli, and Staunton Stables tea room. There is space to sit outside in the courtyard and a variety of walks available on the Staunton Harold estate.

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storytime

The Crab Sandwich The beach was a well kept secret. On a day like today, other beaches would be teeming with holiday makers, but this secluded cove, a hike across grassy dunes, was known only to the locals. Barry stood, hands on hips, breathing in the fresh sea air. “We have the beach to ourselves, Daffers”, Barry called. “Nothing but us, the surf, the seagulls and delicious crab sandwiches”. Daphne was panting from the weight of the picnic hamper and bruised from the deck-chair banging against her shin. Barry had insisted they bring them, but was unable to help carry due to a nasty back strain. By the time she reached the beach Barry had sandals off and was paddling in the surf. “Just set up anywhere”, he said. “I wish we’d bought a bucket and spade now”. Daphne doubted she could have carried another thing. “Wouldn’t digging be bad for your back?” “Oh yes”. Barry rubbed his back thoughtfully. Daphne battled to erect the deckchair while Barry watched. Then he eased himself down into it. “Ready for a spot of lunch?” He opened the hamper. “I couldn’t resist the crab sandwiches from that new delicatessen”. Barry took out the sandwiches wrapped in a paper bag. There was also a bottle of sparkling elderflower juice and several kilos of freezer packs.

“You had me lug all these?” Daphne said. “And what’s this?” Underneath was a hardback novel. “I fancied a spot of light reading”, Barry replied.

of his. A seagull landed and strutted about in the sand close by. “What a majestic creature”, Barry said. And Daphne had to agree that it was a beautiful bird. She was always amazed by how large seagulls were, and what intelligent eyes they had. The bird wandered a little closer. “Shoo birdy!” Barry called. “Get your eyes off my crab sandwich”. The bird cawed and took to the sky.

The book was at least 800 pages long. Daphne was too hot to argue; all she wanted was a nice cold drink. “There’s only one glass”. She searched the hamper. “Yes, I didn’t want to weigh you down. You don’t mind swigging from the bottle, do you Daffers?” Daphne didn’t mind, though she objected when Barry used the handkerchief he’d been wearing on his head to wipe the bottle neck. Daphne bit into her sandwich, then chewed thoughtfully. Her taste-buds debated what she was eating. “Barry, there’s been a mistake. This is cottage cheese”. He wiped the crumbs from his lips. “Yes, I only had enough for one crab sandwich. They’re pricey, and I thought we’d agreed you were watching your weight”. Daphne fumed as she chewed on her tasteless sandwich, watching Barry savour every mouthful

“That showed him”, Barry smiled. He was about to take another bite when the bird returned, dive bombing straight for him. Barry yelped and dropped his sandwich. With practised speed the seagull picked up its prize and dashed away. Barry leaped to his feet. Grabbing the hamper, he held it above his head and chased the bird towards the water. Daphne stared as Barry, without showing the slightest twinge in his back, threw the hamper at the bird, which, calmly spread its wings and flew into the sky, along with the crab sandwich. Barry came stomping towards Daphne.

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“I blame tourists, they feed them chips and this is what happens”. Daphne swallowed the last mouthful of her sandwich and nipped into the vacant deckchair. “I totally agree with you”. She picked up the novel and turned to page one, “But, so lovely to see that your back has been fixed”.

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pets corner

have you seenâ&#x20AC;Ś? SADLY it seems that theft of pets has been on the increase over recent years. In days gone by it would have been common to tie your dog up outside while you went into a shop but it is not seen so often now and with good reason. What types of pet are at risk of theft? Website www.pettheft.co.uk which organised pet theft awareness week in March of this year reports that dogs, horses, parrots and cats are most at risk due to their higher value. It is certainly not unusual to hear of parrots or reptiles being stolen during pet shop break-ins and with the more exotic creatures there is also the concern that the thieves may not be aware of their welfare requirements. Theft of a dog can take place at any time when it is unattended and dogs

left outside in a garden are particularly at risk as are those tied up outside a shop. You may think that your dog will protect your car if left in it but equally he could be at risk of being stolen from it particularly if you have left windows open etc. In some cases families have been blackmailed for money to return the pet safely but in others the animals are more likely taken to be sold on. So what measures can you take to safeguard your pet? Be aware of the dangers and vigilant. If you do need to keep your pet outside consider installing CCTV and other security measures. Keep your dog close to you on a walk and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share its personal details with strangers. Make sure that you have a good, up to date, picture of your pet that could be used if it is lost or stolen

and ensure that it is micro chipped so that it can be identified and reunited with you if found. Pet insurance will sometimes cover the cost of advertising a lost or stolen animal. If you should find a stray dog you should always report it to the local dog warden (available via your local district council). Finding a stray and failing to report it to the dog warden counts as theft, even if you think you are helping the animal by taking it in.

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community board Choral Society Broom Leys Broom Leys Choral Society of North West Leicestershire would welcome new tenor singers. We are a non-audition sixty strong community choir, although some choral singing experience would be a help. We meet every Tuesday evening in Whitwick and have members from all over the district including Ashby so a lift to rehearsals may be possible. Come along for up to five rehearsals to see if you enjoy the experience before you pay a subscription! We are just starting rehearsals for a concert performance of Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' to take place in November at Emmanuel Church in Loughborough with a full orchestra. If you would like to know more about our very friendly choir phone the Secretary, Joan Tomlinson, on 01455 290840.

Coleorton & New Lount volunteer Group volunteers Needed The group has been formed from local residents with the assistance of Leicestershire County Council Park Rangers under the County Council’s VIP Scheme (Volunteering, Internships & Placements Scheme) and is primarily targeted to assist with conservation work at both Coleorton Wood and New Lount Nature Reserve. Just go along and volunteer on any of the dates: 1st, 15th and 25th June at New Lount. 11th and 29th June at Coleorton Wood. All sessions start at 10am. For more information visit www.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk or email coleorton11@gmail.com.

Wimbledon in Ashby Watch the finals Ever thought you’d like to be watching the men’s finals on centre court at Wimbledon? Now you can do the next best thing! A small group of volunteers is arranging to televise the event on Sunday July 7th, beginning at 1.30pm, venue shortly to be announced. There will be refreshments, including a strawberry cream tea, at no charge to those attending. We hope to recreate some of the electric atmosphere of Wimbledon and the community spirit of last year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. All proceeds from sponsors and any other donations on the day will go towards the Ashby Food Bank. Ring David Harris on 01530 415551 for more details or to book places. Heavy demand is expected so early booking is advised.

Meditation Classes Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre Relaxing meditation and practical advice to help us in our daily life at Legion House, South St, Ashby, LE65

1BQ on the 13th, 20th, and 27th June from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Meditation is helpful for everyone, no matter where we are or what we are doing. Classes cost £5, for details contact 01283 73238 or email meditate@tarakmc.org.

Ashby Open Gardens 2013 in aid of Cancer Research We are planning for our open weekend on August 10th and 11th. There are currently around 12 gardens expected to be open on either day. If you would like to join us and open your garden on that weekend (either one or both days) or want more information about opening your garden, please contact us by calling Jan on 01530 413225 or email info@ ashbyopengardens.co.uk. For information, please visit www.ashbyopengardens.co.uk.

Alzheimer’s Society Leicestershire and Rutland Memory Advisor Service North West Leicestershire Dementia can happen to anyone and there is currently no cure. But with the right support, people can live well with dementia throughout the condition. Currently only 46% of people living with dementia in the UK receive a diagnosis. The Memory Advisor for North West Leicestershire is Cat Brown. Cat supports patients and/or carers by offering tailored information, advice and support to help people with dementia live well. Patients and/or carers will have written information/ support plan which will include signposting to support available within the local area. Access is via your GP. If you are worried about your memory, or that of a loved one then it is a good idea to speak to your GP. You can also speak to the Alzheimer’s Society for initial advice about dementia by calling 0116 231 6921. There is a support group run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Ashby De La Zouch. This runs on the 3rd Monday of the month at Legion House, South Street, Ashby De La Zouch,LE65 1BQ from 1.30pm to 3pm. Please contact Jan Lambert on 0116 231 1114 if you’d like to know more. volunteers Needed The Alzheimer’s Society is always in need of volunteers so please contact our Volunteering Officer Alison Chaplin, if you would like to volunteer with us. Email alison.chaplin@alzheimers.org.uk or call either 0116 231 1111 or 0788 9604 228, Alison is available on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council Calendar of Meetings The Parks & Cemetery Committee meet on 17th June, the Finance & Tourism Committee on 24th June and the Planning & Licensing Committees on 3rd June & 8th July. The Council meeting takes place on 1st July. Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is a slot for public questions. Meetings take place at Legion House, South Street and start at 6.30pm.

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Father’s Day

ne of the first Father’s Day celebrations is said to have been held on 5th July 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Grace Clayton is believed to have been inspired to celebrate ‘fathers’ after a deadly mine explosion which killed 361 men, many of whom were fathers. In 1924 US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day and in 1966, US President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring that the 3rd Sunday of June should be remembered as ‘Father's Day’. Since then Father's Day has become a day to not only honour our father, but all men who act as father figures in our lives. Lots of men receive gifts and cards from loved ones as a sign of their appreciation and continuing love. It is quite normal for DIY stores and gift shops, selling random gadgets, to see a significant increase in sales around Father’s Day!

Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby

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But, do we appreciate that we actually have two fathers? As well as our biological father, we also have a Heavenly Father. God gives us the opportunity to know Him and love Him just like an earthly father. The Bible teaches that He cares, provides for, and has a wonderful plan for all of His children. Like any loving parent, God doesn’t want any of His children to die. This is why God offers us everlasting life in His Kingdom, when Christ returns. The great thing is that anyone willing to acknowledge God as their father has this amazing opportunity. It not just for a select few, the offer is open to young or old, male or female, rich or poor. What’s more, God will even overlook our past faults. So get to know your Heavenly Father this Father’s Day – it’s definitely a relationship worth celebrating!

Useful passage to look up: 1 John ch3 vs1-3

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a walk in the forest Stone Circles at Forest Rock This interesting walk takes you on a circuit from just outside Whitwick towards Mount St Bernard Abbey and around Whitwick Quarry before returning via a section of the Ivanhoe Way. There are some steep bits as you climb up through Forest Rock Wood and then down and around the side of the same hill and you’ll pass by two stone circles though they certainly aren’t Stone Henge! There are actually a few spots en route where you could sit and enjoy a drink or sandwich especially if you have lovely weather as I did. The walk takes around an hour and enjoys views of Whitwick Quarry and Mount St Bernard Abbey, plus a pretty stretch through Holly Heyes Wood.

Leave Ashby via Nottingham Road turning right at the first roundabout signed A511/A512 and then taking the A512 towards Loughborough at the next roundabout. At Peggs Green go straight on at the roundabout, staying on the A512 and then turn almost immediately right into Talbot Lane. Turn right again at the end of Talbot Lane and follow the road up through Whitwick going straight on at the mini roundabout to leave Whitwick on the Leicester Road. As you go up the hill out of Whitwick there is a grey dry stone wall on your left, look for a wooden kissing gate leading to Forest Rock Wood with a space where a couple of cars can pull in beside it. Go through the kissing gate to Forest Rock Wood and follow the path straight up the hill, it’s steep and there are a couple of tracks off to either side on the way up but keep to the main path all the way, passing by a large rock on your way up (1), until you emerge at a stone circle right on top of the hill. There are two paths leading off from the circle, take the smaller one that goes back down the side of the hill to your left. This path will curve around to the left and go through another circle of stones before dropping sharply to arrive at a T junction where the next path is marked with a yellow footpath post with 2 arrows (2), both of which curiously point the same way (to your left)! I wonder if someone put one on the wrong way? You actually want to turn the other way (to your right) so that you are following the path along with a dry stone wall on your left. Soon you will start to pass some attractive rocky outcrops to the left (3) and you will also notice that the green chain fence surrounding Whitwick quarry is on your right (this fence will feature on several sections of the walk). When this path ends follow the yellow arrow to turn right along the next path but then ignore the public footpath that goes off to your left and keep straight on along the path you are already on. You will have a wall on your left for a little way and then go steeply uphill. The quarry is now on your right and as you continue on this stretch you will enjoy some fine views across it (4). Stay ahead on this path as it curves right and is joined by another path coming in from the direction of Mount St Bernard Abbey which is off to your left. Shortly after the end of the quarry the path forks and you need to take the unmarked right hand fork, turning so that the Abbey which was visible to your left is now behind you. Follow this along onto a wide track that bends around to the right (away from the marked path) – you will have the green quarry fencing on your right again and after a while you come to an arrow marking this permissive way which finishes when it emerges in the car park of Midland Quarry Products. From this car park cross straight over the main road and then turn left for just a few yards – look for a narrow path on your right that leads through the trees and out into the corner of the field behind them. Go down this path and then up the field edge (5) and you will join a good track at the end of the field beside three large stones. Turn right onto this track (it is part of the Ivanhoe Way, though there are no markers at this point) and following it you will pass by a single stone in a clearing on your left and then come to green metal barriers marking the entrance to Holly Hayes Wood. Go through the gateway and keep straight ahead on the main path through the Wood to emerge between houses on to St Bernards Road. Turn right and then first left and you will be back on Leicester Road with the start of the walk just a short distance along to your left on the opposite side of the road.

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

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on the beat

hello Everyone... hAND-ShAPED leaflets are being put through insecure doors and windows at homes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, to remind people to help police by keeping their homes secure. Local officers will start issuing the leaflets from this weekend, and throughout the summer, to homes where windows and doors have been left open. Police hope the crime prevention advice on the leaflets will reduce the number of homes left insecure during the lighter, summer months. The leaflet, which forms part of the Force wide burglary campaign, Operation Dynamo, says: ‘Your home was found insecure. Fortunately for you it was a police officer who visited, however, it could have been the arm of a burglar.’ Dynamo was launched at the beginning of September 2012 in response to an increase in burglaries which the Force was keen to stop. A dedicated team of detectives and uniformed officers was established to ensure the robust investigation of every burglary; exploring all possible investigative avenues including forensic opportunities, CCTV, house to house enquiries and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. As well as the investigation and enforcement strand, the Force launched a new crime prevention strategy and it developed new ‘cocooning packs.’ Cocooning involves officers delivering crime prevention material to the victim, their neighbours and other houses further along the street. It’s not uncommon for burglars to target a number of houses in the same street, or several streets in the same neighbourhood. The victim of the burglary receives a crime prevention pack with a window shock alarm and property marking pen, their neighbours receive a similar pack and residents in the rest of the street are given crime prevention leaflets

and advice. House burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are at a thirteen year low but at the end of August 2012 the year to date figures showed an increase of 3.4%, which was an increase of 44 offences. Our end of year crime figures for last year, 2012, showed a 7% reduction in domestic burglary, that’s a reduction of 296 victims of burglary across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Already this year, since April 2013, there has been a further reduction of 22%, which equates to 81 fewer victims. Our advice as always is: • Make sure all windows and doors are locked every time they leave the home, even if they are only popping out for a few minutes. • Even if they are just in the back garden, secure windows and doors. • If they see anything suspicious or anyone who isn’t usually in the area who is paying lots of attention to people’s homes then call the police immediately on 101. • If they believe a burglary is taking place dial 999 immediately. • Register their valuables on the free property registration site www.immobilise.com. help us to fight crime in your area by calling police immediately on 999.

PC 1667 MARK ARJOO North West Leicestershire Police Beacon Officer: Ashby, Packington, Ravenstone, Normanton le Heath telephone: 101 voicemail ID: 1667 email: mark.arjoo@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

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ashby town council Summer fun with sports for all! OUR thanks go to all those who came forward to take part in the initial public consultation for the formation of a Neighbourhood Plan. The aim of such a plan is to help shape the look of the town with regards to space, housing, leisure and employment for the future and we are now reviewing the comments made and looking at the options with a view to narrowing them down to the main themes that came through from the views of those who took part. The next stage of the process will be to have focus groups to look at each of these main issues and we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to take part in the focus groups. If you’d like to know more, or become involved, then please contact Karen Edwards at Legion House. At the time of writing the Friends of Westfields had just enjoyed a great event which was held on Mayday Bank Holiday on the Westfields Recreation Ground. With the group having been successful in raising £40,000 of funding a range of new play equipment for all ages has now been unveiled and a good time was had by local residents at the event which was very well attended and raised a further £300. The new skate park at Hood Park Leisure Centre is still going through the planning process which will need to be completed before work can be started. There was mention in our last newsletter of the public enquiry regarding the planning application for holywell Spring Farm. This was scheduled to take place on 19th February but was adjourned and a new date is likely to be arranged for later in the year. The Water Tower on Moira Road has now been marketed for sale via Fisher German. There has been a lot of interest shown and when a sale is agreed it will enable us to invest in improvements to the current facilities at the cemetery. After consultation with the British Legion restoration work has been completed on the War Memorial in St helen’s Churchyard - this has been cleaned up and replanted and is looking very good. We are now looking to refurbish the garden area of the War Memorial in the town centre so that both memorials will be in top condition for the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, next

year. With the centre town memorial we are working with Seddons who have recently been building the new housing on Malvern Crescent. Seddons will be taking on agreed works to the garden area off Brook Street as a community project. Subject to planning we are hoping the refurbishment will provide better access (with the parking spaces near the entrance moved down), and a low maintenance garden with block paving and benches. With summer coming up there are a whole host of events due to take place over coming months. Saturday 25th May is the date for the Ashby Food and Drink Festival. Organised by Food Gusto this will take place on the Bath Grounds from 10.30am to 4pm and features a variety of local and regional food and drink plus live music and arts and crafts. The annual Ashby Arts Festival starts on the same day with the official opening taking place in Rushton’s Yard (off Market Street) at 11am. The Arts Festival has a whole range of events and continues through to 9th June – more information is available at the Tourist Information Centre on North Street. Over the final weekend of the Arts Festival we have the Ashby de la Zouch Fake Festival taking place on the Bath Grounds. This year’s Festival features tribute bands to The Killers, Queen and The Jam, plus five local support bands. The Fake Festival marquee will be back as will the Entertainment Zone to keep festival goers and their children amused plus a selection of food stands. A date has been confirmed for Jim’s Tractor Run and Family Fun Day – now in its third year this will take place on Sunday 28th of July and commences with the parade of tractors and vintage vehicles travelling through the parish (including Blackfordby) before arriving at the Bath Grounds where there will also be children’s rides, various stalls and refreshments. Alongside this the Ashby Sports Alliance are arranging for local sports clubs to come along to the Bath Grounds on the day and offer members of the public taster sessions. As part of the Olympic legacy Councillor Richard Bebbington was appointed as Sports Ambassador and has been working with the Ashby Sports Alliance to celebrate Join In 2013. Join In Local Sport is a registered charity which was started during the time of the Olympics and Paralympics last year. It aims to encourage people to become involved with sports clubs and community groups within their area and this event will coincide with the start of the Join In Summer on 28th July. Do come on down to the Bath Grounds on that day, there will be plenty for all the family to enjoy and the chance to find out about other sports and activities that are available in the local area.

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

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open 4 business

knitwear LADIES, do you like Saturday morning clothes shopping? Do you love browsing through a great range of fashions and picking up some wonderful bargains? Then Trafford Knitwear is the place for you! Established in 1986 as a family run knitwear manufacturer supplying most major High Street stores, Trafford Knitwear now have their second factory outlet shop open and it is situated at the back of the Town Hall Market in Ashby. From their roots of supplying major High Street stores it was a natural progression to open a factory shop, with the first store opening in Hinckley. The factory shops sell chain store over makes and cancelled orders, direct to the public, and the Hinckley store proved a big success and still has a large following and clientele. Their second shop is now open in Ashby shop and it has been equally well received. They are now stocking both shops with even more High Street and high profile online retail brands. Open on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm you will find Trafford Knitwear in Ashby at the far end of the Market Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have a wonderful space there with 3,000 square feet in which to display their extensive stock along with changing rooms and toilet facilities. You can access them either from the front entrance of the Market Hall or via the entrance at the rear of the building, directly across from the car park on South Street. Wheelchair access and disabled toilets are also available and major credit cards are accepted. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out more about Trafford Knitwear on their website at www.traffordknitwear.co.uk and if you click on the link to become a fan of their Facebook page you can be kept up to date on all the latest fashions as they arrive.

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puzzle page ACROSS 1 4 9 10 11 12 13 18 20 22 23 24 25

Choose (6) Bends (6) Latest style (7) Work out (5) Scour (5) Remove (7) Arguing (11) Changed (7) Used to steer a car (5) Attempted (5) Kindergarten (7) Area, district (6) head of newspaper (6)

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DOWN Least risk (6) Not the winner (5) Type of plant (7) Overturn (5) Rogue (7) Bedding (6) Unconnected (11) Loosening (7) Taken down (7) haggle (6) Participant (6) Wireless (5) Expel (5)

Solutions on page 108

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SUDOKU 96

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 108.

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what’s on... June into July 1st June

Kids history Club – at Ashby Museum, theme The Tudors, 1pm to 4pm, FREE entry. Ashby Arts Festival Folk and Poetry at the Library 11.15am to 12.30pm. Free admission, singers/poets open to anyone. Arts Festival Julie Felix in Concert at The Venture Theatre. Curtain up 7.30pm doors open 7pm. Tickets, £10 from TIC Ashby. A superb night with this enduring and internationally acclaimed icon of the folk world. The Palace Ibstock - Pelenna Valley Welsh Male Voice Choir. Following last years’ sell-out concert at The Palace, this world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make a return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460. Advanced booking highly recommended.

2nd June

‘Tea at The Palace’ to celebrate the Coronation Day of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At The Palace, Ibstock. From 2.30pm tea and light refreshments will be served and events of the day and tributes to the Queen will be shown on the large screen. Come along and join the party!

4th June

Arts festival Film Fringe at The Vine Bar and Restaurant. Two films by local filmmakers Brian Langtry and Len Holden -“The Story of the Dirty Thirty” (the story of the 30 local miners who stayed on strike for the whole of the 1984 dispute) and “A Rainy Day in Cromer” first shown to popular acclaim in the 2010 Festival, 7.30pm. Price £9 to include a ‘Vine Special Supper’. N. Leics. National Trust Assoc. - Join us on a trip to Rutland Water with a cruise and a guided tour of the iconic Normanton Church which was saved from a watery grave by public outcry. There are also other attractions on offer after our cruise. For further details please ring 01530 563003. Ashby Royal British Legion meets at 7pm at Legion House, South Street. All welcome, contact the Branch Secretary: ashby.royalbritishlegion@gmail.com or 01530 414390. hospice hope - The popular Valuation Days, hosted by Hanson's Auctioneers of Etwall. Wesleyan Reform Chapel at

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Ellistown will be the base. Antiques specialists representing Hanson's Auctioneers will be in attendance from mid-morning until mid-afternoon. Bring along items for valuation, for interest, for insurance purposes, or to sell at a Hanson's auction. Valuations are free, but donations are requested for Hospice Hope.

5th June

Marie Curie Fund Raiser – Grab yourself a bargain for your holidays from clothes available from Oasis, Next, M&S, Miss Selfridge, Wallis, River Island and lots of other High Street classics, sizes 8 to 20, with bar plus jewellery and accessories from Gambia Crafts and beauty by Berry and Lime. At Manor House school hall, 7.30pm. Please purchase tickets in advance! Tickets £5 including glass of fizz please contact Jo Brown on sjlbrown@ ntlworld.com or 07977 112226.

6th June

Ashby Castle WI – Tai Chi demonstration by Michael Cashmore. Tai Chi is used every day by young and old to maintain health and heal injuries. Come and find out how at the Congregational Hall, Kilwardby Street, 2pm. Visitors £4, refreshments available. Arts Festival ‘Fake Thackray’ at The Vine Bar and Restaurant with the hilarious songs and tales of Jake Thackray, star of ‘Braden’s Week’, ‘That’s Life’ and countless other TV shows/radio and live performances. Start 8pm, prepare to be very amused and entertained! Tickets from Ashby TIC £8. Pub quiz at the Plough Inn, Ashby de la Zouch, in aid of Wishes 4 Kids, at 8.45pm. Part of the ‘Home 2 Rome’ cycle ride.

7th June

Arts Festival, ‘Meet Taffy Thomas MBE’ Britain’s first Storytelling Laureate, crowned in 2010 appears at The Royal Hotel. A stunning night of endless mystical, funny, quirky and enthralling stories picked by the audience from ‘Taffy’s Tale Coat’, 8pm. Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC. Century Theatre at Snibston: Mad Dog McRea. The 6-piece band presents an infectious set of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz and blue grass music. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door. Tel: 01530 278444.

Ashby Library - We have started a series of lunch time talks. Bring along a picnic and listen whilst you lunch! Our second talk is from John Martin who will speak about the history of crime fiction (1840 - present), 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Tickets are just £2.50 for library members and £3 for nonmembers. Everyone is very welcome! Please pop into the library to purchase your ticket.

8th June

Arts Festival Folk music at the Library with Dragonhead, Brian Langtry, Peter Glyde and Mark John. Free admission 11.15am to 12.30pm. Come along and listen, join in or perform. Arts Festival Family ‘Fairy Gold’ Tales with Taffy Thomas at The Library from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Admission free, but by ticket, from Ashby TIC. An event specially tailored to the young at heart. Newlands house Fete - organised with volunteers from Ashby Castle Rotary Club. There will be an array of stalls, hot and cold food, drinks, ices, live music, entertainment, acts and performances. Displays and exhibits include model boats and birds of prey. There is also a fun Dog Show and an RAF flypast. Entrance is just £1.50 with under 12’s FREE. It is a fantastic afternoon out for all the family and there is parking on site too! All funds raised support the Leonard Cheshire Disability home. Noon to 5pm and at Newlands House, Main St, Netherseal DE12 8DA. Call 01283 761202. Ashby Fake Festival with top UK tribute bands, plus more, from 12.30pm to11pm at The Bath Grounds. Box office Tel: 0800 652 2852 or www.fakefestivals.co.uk. Tickets also available at Ashby Tourist Information Office, Souk de la Zouch and other local outlets.

10th June

N. Leics. National Trust Assoc. - Come to one of our popular coffee mornings in Calke’s restaurant, alone or with a friend. For further details please ring 01530 563003. hospice hope - Valuation Day at Ye Olde Flying Horse, Kegworth, from 10am to 4pm. Hosted by Hanson's Auctioneers (of BBC-TV fame).

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what’s on... June into July continued Charnwood Flower Guild - Do you like flowers? If so, please come and join us at The Adult School, Bridge Road, Coalville, LE67 3PW, at 7.30 pm when we will have Carolyn Bates, a qualified demonstrator, entertaining us with 'Down Memory Lane'. Visitors £5.

11th June Ashby Writers’ Club – Manuscript meeting: members’ own work. At the Congregational Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby LE65 2FQ, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per comp/manuscript meeting (including coffee or tea).

12th June “What do you want to change this summer?" Anne Armstrong, local personal and business coach, is running a taster session, an opportunity to come and find out what coaching is all about and how it can support you to achieve tangible results and improvements in your life. It's free and it's at Ashby Library from 7pm to 9pm. Booking at the Library is advisable to secure your place, but not essential. All are welcome. Ashby Wine Circle – “Call My Bluff” fun wine quiz. (wine provided). 7.30pm at Brown Court, Atkinson Road, Ashby. New members welcome, for further details contact 01530 224030.

13th June holy Trinity Playgroup is holding a pub quiz at The Plough, The Green, Ashby. Everyone is welcome. Teams should arrive by 8.30pm for a 9pm start and all proceeds will go towards new play equipment for the playgroup. Bring a team (no max or min numbers required) or come along and join another team for a fun night out. £1 entry fee per person, raffle on the night.

14th June Century Theatre at Snibston: Martin Harley Band. Phenomenally talented US folk/blues orientated guitarist/ recording artist on his Mojo Fix UK tour. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door. Tel: 01530 278444.

15th June Blackfordby village hall - The last dance until the Autumn. We will be dancing ballroom and sequence to the sound of J B P MUSIC from 8pm to

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11pm. Admission £3. Refreshments, bar and raffle. Phone 01283 213481 or 01283 819447 for more details. holy Trinity Playgroup is holding a table top sale from 2pm to 4pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Why not have a clear-out and come and make some money? To book a table ring Holy Trinity Playgroup on 01530 560549. The fees are just £7 per table and must be paid prior to the day. Alternatively, why not come along on the day and grab yourself a bargain? Children’s clothes, toys and assorted bric-a-brac, 50p entrance fee. Ashby Farmers Market – 9am to 2pm at Manor House School, South Street. Bringing you the finest foods from the region and specialist stalls. Free parking. The Palace Ibstock – Funhouse Comedy present a Comedy Night at The Palace. Funhouse Comedy is one of the UK's foremost promoters and bookers of live stand-up comedy. Featuring: Caimh McDonnell, Daliso Chaponda and Wayne ‘the weird’ with Compere, Scott Bennett. Doors/bar: 7.30pm - Show starts 8.15pm. For more details see www.funhouse comedy.co.uk. Tickets £8: available from Halls of Ibstock Tel: 01530 260460 or via Funhouse Comedy web site. (Unsuitable for under 14’s).

16th June Guided Walk 1,000 Years of Ashby History – starts at 2.30pm, led by Robert Jones. Please book with Ashby Museum. £3.50 adults, £2 children.

17th June Alzheimer’s Society - Support Group at Legion House, South Street, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1BQ from 1.30pm to 3pm. Please contact Jan Lambert on 0116 231 1114 for further information. The Zouch Acoustic and Folk Music Club - meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at The Bull and Lion, Packington from 8pm to 10pm. Sing a song, read a poem, tell a short story or relax and listen, all welcome. For more information please contact Brian on 01530 416251.

19th June Film Night, Ashby de la Zouch - Argo (15). We end our summer season with the Oscar winning thriller, directed by

Ben Affleck, at The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1AB. Tickets £5 - available on the door or in advance from Ashby TIC, call 01530 411767. Ashby Spa WI – Life on the Road, Paddy Laban. We meet at Manor House School, South Street at 7.30pm. You don’t have to be a member to join us at the meeting – there is a small charge of £3 for visitors. For further details please email ashby.spa@ googlemail.com

21st June Century Cinema at Century Theatre, Snibston - Hyde Park on Hudson (12A). Story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Daisy, centred around the weekend in 1939 when King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth visited New York. Stars Bill Murray. Laura Linney and Samuel West. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £3.50 pay on the door. Tel: 01530 278444. holy Trinity Church Ashby - Lesley Smith, Curator of Tutbury Castle, English Reformationist and Medical Historian, will be appearing as Anne Boleyn. In Lesley's portrayal of Anne she will appear in her execution gown during the last 45 minutes of her life in the tower. The evening commences at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 which includes a cheese and wine supper. For further information and tickets please telephone Carole Timms on 01283 216653. Please note this performance is unsuitable for children under 16. The Palace Ibstock Film Night – ‘Les Miserables’ (12A). In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. Doors, box office and licensed bar open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4/£3 from Halls, High Street, 01530 260460. N. Leics. National Trust Assoc - spend mid-summer evening with friends enjoying a BBQ in the garden courtyard of the Link Hotel, Loughborough (or inside if wet), an evening of food, good company and gentle entertainment. For further details please ring 01530 563003.

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what’s on... June into July continued 22nd June Nordic Walking - Burning up to 40% more calories during your walk increase your cardio respiratory system by up to 25%, reduce stress to your knees and lower joints. Strengthen your body and build better bone density. Workshops will be held from 10am to 12.30pm in Market Bosworth. Workshop fee £10 per participant. Places are limited on the workshop so booking is essential. For further details or to book your place contact Michelle on 07887 678367 or 01530 273366. Century Theatre at Snibston: The Golden Guitar of Bert Weedon. Humorous and entertaining recollections by John Williams and his band, featuring the great guitar music of artistes/bands influenced by the late Bert Weedon. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door. Tel: 01530 278444. Worthington Yard Sale - More than 40 houses in Worthington will be opening up their yards to sell off valuable belongings at knock down prices. You’ll find everything on offer from toys and furniture to unusual ornaments and funky Jewellery. There will be lots of other fun activities going on including, cakes, tombola and stalls selling toiletries, aromatherapy and cards plus food and drinks on offer. All funds raised are for Worthington School. Yards are open from 10am to 3pm and Worthington is situated on the border of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire just 5 minutes from Junction 13 of the A42.

25th June Ashby de la Zouch U3A – 2pm at the Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street with speaker Mr Chris Knight Auntie the War’s Over (What was found when clearing out Auntie’s house) . For a small fee of £1, visitors are most welcome to join us, have a cup of tea and learn about the varied activities available. Group meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month. Ashby Writers’ Club – Composition: verse (up to 40 lines): ‘Regrets’ or ‘No Regrets’. At the Congregational Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby LE65 2FQ, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per

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comp/manuscript meeting (including coffee or tea).

26th June Ashby Canal Association - Join us on a guided walk round the remains of the Ticknall tramway and lime works led by Rachael Hall, National Trust East Midlands Region Archaeologist. The tramway was once an important part of the Ashby Canal Company's system. Start at Ticknall Village Hall at 7pm. Please wear stout footwear.

29th June The Charnwood Orchestra will perform its annual summer concert in the Church of St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and £3 for accompanied children under 16. Tickets from the Box Office: 07718 153117 by email from judithrodgers155@gmail.com, from Leicester Tourist Information Centre on 0844 8885181, from members of the orchestra or on the door. There will be an interval bar selling wine, Castle Rock real ale and fruit juice. Palace Social Dance – A very popular evening of ballroom, latin, and sequence with Eddie ‘The Collector’, (D J and host) at The Palace, Ibstock. Doors/box office/bar open at 7pm. Dancing from 7.30pm ‘till 11pm. Tickets: £5.00 from Halls, High Street, Ibstock. Tel: 01530 260460.

30th June Milton Traditional Summer Fayre & Fete - 11am to 4pm. Admission and parking free. Pony rides, traditional games, cake and craft stalls, BBQ and attractions. To be held on paddocks adjoining Mill Farm, DE65 6EF. Teas available in the Village Hall. All proceeds to Milton Village Hall Improvements Fund. Tel. Carl Avery on: 07527 700308 or email: cavery67-email@ yahoo.co.uk. Milton is located between Repton and Ticknall. Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club is holding an Open Day - Come along and join in the fun! 3pm to 5pm. The club is situated next to the ruins of Ashby Castle near South Street. Families and all ages are welcome. The head coach, Jon Lawton and the coaching team will be on hand to give free coaching advice

and to organise play, they will even supply racquets and balls. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at tennis, this is a wonderful opportunity.

2nd July Ashby Royal British Legion meets at 7pm at Legion House, South Street. All welcome, contact: Branch Secretary: ashby.royalbritishlegion@gmail. com or 01530 414390.

6th July Georgian history Day - to be held at Manor House School, South Street, Ashby. Full day event including talks from five local historians. Cost is £24 including refreshments, a professionally catered buffet lunch and parking. Tickets and further details from Mrs D. Benson. Tel: 01530 412345. Kids’ history Club - Greek Myths and Legends at Ashby Museum from 1pm to 4pm. Free entry.

9th July Ashby Writers’ Club – Manuscript meeting: members’ own work. At the Congregational Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby LE65 2FQ, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per comp/manuscript meeting (including coffee or tea).

12th July Ashby Wine Circle – Barbeque - Food and Wine to be provided, please note earlier start 7pm at Brown Court, Atkinson Road, Ashby. New members welcome, for further details contact 01530 224030.

14th July Ashby Show – at Cattows Farm, Heather, 8.30am to 6pm. See page 11 for more details.

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