Ashby Life Magazine January 2018 by Ashby Life

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Welcome to our first issue of 2018! Looking g back over the last twelve months it’s hard to believe how many events have taken place in Ashby and how many new businesses have launched or existing businesses expanded in that time.

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I’m sure 2018 will be just as exciting and already we can bring you news of the return of Ashby’s Big Tidy Up in March, a wide variety of new businesses from Ashby Mole Catcher to Pathfinding Therapy to Little India and much more. If you’re seeking inspiration for those all important New Year Resolutions then I’m sure we can help whether its fitness advice from Simon at Fitness Republic, financial advice from Kevin in Money Matters or encouragement to take up a new hobby such as walking (page 18). Happy New Year!

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Ashby’s Purple Flag Award St Helen’s Church & Heritage Centre A Walk in the Forest Join our Team Local Business News Fitness Tips Castle Medical Group In Your Garden Body Matters Puzzle Page Christadelphian Church Money Matters Ashby Library News Ashbeian MTG News Ashby Museum News Community Board

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS

Ashby’s Purple Flag Award Bars, restaurants and businesses in Ashby joined forces to host a Purple Flag party on Saturday 25th November to celebrate and spread the word that Ashby is a fabulous place to visit and enjoy during the evening. It’s official after we were awarded the Purple Flag for excellent and safe nightlife. What is Purple Flag?

Purple Flag is an accreditation similar to Blue Flag for beaches. Purple Flag is awarded to towns and cities who meet or surpass the standards of excellence not only in the town offering a varied lively evening experience but also in managing the evening economy well. Ashby’s application showed good practices, high occupancy rates on retail and leisure premises, low crime figures, a diverse, entertaining, safe, enjoyable night out for the whole family. Partners who steered the Purple Flag application to success included included, North West Leicestershire

District Council, Leicestershire Police, Safer North West Community Safety Partnership, Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, Ashby Street Pastors and Ashby Pubwatch Scheme. Sarah Walker, ENTE/Purple Flag Programme Manager said; “There are now over 70 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland who are proudly flying the Purple Flag after working hard to gain accreditation. The award is not just about safety, but also the vibrancy and diversity of the evening and nighttime offer.” So feel proud of our town and remember to stay local and use all the retail and leisure businesses we have here whether it’s the Venture Theatre, the library, museum, Hood Park leisure centre, restaurants, tea rooms or shops.

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Will St Helens feature on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? We’ve certainly been on lots of people’s ‘to do’ lists already, with over a thousand visitors having participated in the St Helen’s Heritage Project since it began 18 months ago. This means that we are now half way through this Heritage Lottery Funded project. Time flies. We have lots on our ‘to do’ list too! Our engagement with schools programme is being planned, as is our invitation to groups to come and visit us for guided tours and talks. Llynda Baugh, our Heritage Officer, is very happy to come out and give talks to groups. We have a fascinating project here and are uncovering some very interesting archaeological and historical stories as we go along. Please get in touch if you would like to visit us or Llynda to visit you. As the dark nights and colder weather has arrived, we are changing to seasonal opening hours: Our regular Wednesday and Saturday opening hours are now 10.30 – 1.00pm on both days until Easter. In the spring we hope to start our Heritage Cafes once a month, along with family learning days.

There is so much to do. Could you help us? We are always looking for volunteers to help with our events, activities, research, welcoming, tour guiding and a myriad of other things. Please contact us if you have a New Year’s Resolution to do something different with your time. We would really appreciate it. For more information on our project, please look at our website: www. sthelensheritage.co.uk or our Facebook page: St Helens Heritage Ashby.

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A WALK IN THE FOREST

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It’ss that time again when we nter into the coming year full en off new resolutions and good ntentions. Last year The in elegraph reported that the Te op 2 new year’s resolutions to were to exercise more and to w ose weight. Walking is often lo overlooked but it is easy, costs o nothing, and is a brilliant way n to become fitter and healthier. It is also good for h yyour mental health, helping you clear your mind l d and reconnect to the natural world. Whether you are a seasoned walker or someone who has slipped out of the habit of making time for regular exercise now is a wonderful time to set some goals and give yourself a walking challenge for 2018. Here are just a few ideas to help with that first step towards a fitter, more active year.

Charityy Walks

Taking on th he challenge of a charity walk is a wonderful way to get yourself motivated and your legs moving! Last September the Ashby Life team completed the Leicestershire 3 Peaks Challenge raising over £900 for Charity Link. We had a brilliant day and finished the walk tired but happy and I’m sure we’d all agree that after all the training and the walk itself our fitness levels were much higher than earlier in the year. Find out about this year’s 3 Peaks Challenge online at charity-link.org (click on Get Inv Involved). If you jusst can’t wait until Se eptember to co omplete your ch hallenge (or fancy so omething a little sh horter) then how ab bout the W Woodhouse May Day Challenge? Taaking place on Monday 7th May the entrance fee for this 13 mile walk includes refreshments en route and a hot lunch - the money

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raised supports local charities. Find out more at www.woodhouse-may-daychallenge.co.uk. Top tip for those undertaking a challenge walk is to plan training well in advance. Vanessa and I did a weekly walk together starting about 10 weeks before the event and gradually increasing the distance every week.

Long Distance Walks

Pe erhaps you are already a regular walker and jusst want a new challenge for 2018 - how about completing one of our long (or medium) distance routes? The National Forest Way is a 75 mile route that starts at Beacon Hill in the Charnwood Forest and d finishes by the National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas. It breaks down neatly into 12 sections so you could complete one each h month. Instructions for each secttion are available to down nloaad from www.nationalforestway.co.uk.

Start Small, Keep Motivated

Maybe you’re not that much of a walker and don’t really know how to start? Set yourself some small achievable goals and gradually increase but make sure you are having fun too! How about buying a walks book (the Tourist Info in Ashby have a good selection) and exploring one walk from it each month - you can start with the shortest and work your way up to the longest. Or you could join up with friends or family to do the walk from this magazine each month. If you are a bit unsure then consider joining a walking group. Groups are a good way to make new friends and explore new places and most offer walks of varying distances - check www.ramblers.org.uk for details of local groups.

Happy walking in 2018!

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS

Local charities benefit from

The Co-op Community Charity Fund!! On Saturday 25th November the Derby Road branch of The Co-operative store in Ashby held a celebration day to hand over cheques to three lucky local charities. In total over £10,000 was collected in the last year for community causes and representatives were invited down on the day to receive the funds. Across the year, the money was raised through the Co-operative Membership Rewards Programme. When a customer signs up to become a Co-op member each time they buy Co-op own brand goods money is earned for both the customer (5%) and the local community charity fund (1%).

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The three local causes who benefitted this time were Home Start North West Leicestershire, 4th Ashby Scouts and St Helen’s Church, Ashby.

Holy Trinity Playgroup have been chosen as the new community group to benefit in 2018

Holy Trinity is an Ashby based committee-run playgroup which has been running for 51 years. They take up to 70 children per academic year and provide support for the children and their families. They provide high-quality childcare by trained and experienced professionals, and our aim is to continue to help our community in this way for at least another 50 years! Emma Ricketts from Holy Trinity Playgroups explains, “We would like to transform our outside space, including the installation of our very own kitchen garden, to complement our existing mud kitchen. In addition to the structure itself we require a shelter, decking and flooring. We will then need all of the equipment and supplies to bring it alive: bulbs,

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What’s wrong with the old you? When I sat down to write this article, I thought about all the usual things I could write such as, New Year, New You, start the year the right way or even make fitness your New Year resolution! But you already know this, you don’t need me to tell you..... New You? There’s nothing wrong with the old you! But what we can do is improve. We can always improve ourselves! As I’ve got older it’s no doubt things have got harder, my body’s a little stiffer, I’m not quite as strong as I was in my 20’s, getting to the gym is a little harder with family commitments. You might have seen it in the press lately or on social media that we’ve recently improved our gym and doubled its size. It was a plan I’d had well over a year ago as I love training so much I want to bring my love of it to you. I wanted to create the perfect environment for you to feel comfortable to come in and get in shape! Plus, we have really increased our younger persons program with our starting age now at 13 years old, hoping to help to tackle the ever-growing problem of childhood obesity.

So, how should you go about your new plan? Well, first off speaking from loads of experience, choose the right place. Many a gym goer has been in the position of paying for a gym membership that they never use. You’re not alone. If you are new to exercise, it’s crucial that you get off on the right foot, it’s vital you get the help and advice on your very first visits. If you’re like me and sometimes have 45 minutes to work out, I want to maximise the results I get in that time, I don’t want to waste any bit of it. Secondly, don’t over commit. By this I mean it might be great to think you can get to the gym 5 times per week, but it might not be possible. To give you an idea, I train 4 times per week for around 45 minutes to an hour. Make your training timetable as realistic as possible, and if you achieve more then it’s a great bonus. Thirdly, do the right type of exercise. If you want to burn fat, don’t just stick to cardio exercises like running and cycling, add a really good weights program to your plan, and see the calories melt away! Finally, there will be offers and deals to entice you this new year, which is great but remember that a good offer is only as good as the value you get for it. Sometimes it’s worth paying a little more if there’s more value in it, plus by paying out your hardearned money you feel more of a commitment to see it through. I hope you have a very Happy New Year, and remember I’m always here for everybody for help and advice, just email me at simon@fitnessrepublic.co.uk

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A gift to last Frequently when I am designing a garden for a client they will say that a particular plant has to be kept because it was a gift from someone special, or that it was chosen to celebrate an anniversary or occasion. There are hundreds of plants with a girl’s name. Just look up rose and then add a name such as Rose ‘Grace’ or ‘Charlotte’ to see if you are in luck. There are Clematis varieties which have girl’s names, such as Clematis ‘Rebecca’ or Clematis ‘Alita’. If flowers aren’t your thing, how about a lovely leafy Hosta, there is ‘Carol’ or ‘Catherine’. I was surprised to find Clematis ‘Mama Mia’ – ABBA fans will love it! There are famous males who have had plants named after them, such as the David Austin Rose called ‘Sir Walter Scott’ and ‘Charles Darwin’, ideal for the explorers amongst you. Similarly the author ’Roald Dahl’ has an exquisitely perfumed peachy coloured rose named after him. Surely such a gift would bring back happy childhood

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Greater resolve… once again! No doubt, by the time you read this I will already have broken at least one of my New Year’s resolutions. Some years I barely make it to day two. Sound familiar? It should - a quick Google search tells me that 80% of resolutions are broken during January and only 8% of resolutions are actually achieved long term. But is knowing this going to stop me making them again this year? Absolutely not. I’m going to set them anyway - as you never know, this could just be the year that I keep them… We’ve been thinking like this for thousands of years. The month January is named after a mythical god of early Rome called ‘Janus’. Janus is described as having two faces - one which looked forward and the other back. This way he was able to see both the past and the future at the same time. And so, for the Romans the last day in December became a time where people looked at their past, forgiving their enemies, and also a time where people looked to the future by setting themselves resolutions.

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I guess this is similar to our thoughts this New Year - reflecting on the year just gone and thinking about an improved future. Unlike mythical Janus though, we have a very real, living God who has a clear plan for the world and for us. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’ (Jeremiah 29:11) Unlike my failed plans and resolutions, we can have confidence in this and be assured that God has a future prepared. So, in addition to the usual resolutions, why not make 2018 the year to find out more about God’s plans and resolutions - and what they mean for you? Useful Bible passage to look up: Jeremiah Ch29 v11 Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby. www.ashbychurch.co.uk

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MONEY MATTERS

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I thought I would offer some thoughts on the things you should be doing as you recover from Christmas and before the new tax year begins even though we are few months away from April.

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PENSION SAVINGS

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Happy New Year from the Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group! As we begin 2018 we would like to wish all our patrons, supporters and sponsors a very happy and prosperous New Year.

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Rehearsals are now well under way for our next production “My Fair Lady” to be presented at the 400 Hall Theatre at Repton School from the 10th to 14th April 2018. We last produced this show in 1998 and our supporters will recognise some faces in the cast from the production all those years ago! Just a few mind you! Leading our cast is Keith Reynolds, reprising his rôle of Professor Henry Higgins, and Eliza Doolittle is played to perfection by newcomer Laura Jones. This partnership is already proving very successful at rehearsals and causing great hilarity amongst the cast! The licence for My Fair Lady has been on hold

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PENSION FREEDOMS  DON’T LOSE OUT! In the first major study to be conducted since the introduction of the new pension rules in 2015, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)* reviewed the actions taken by pensioners who chose not to receive advice when accessing their pension pots. They flagged up several areas of concern.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS Thanks to a grant from Museum Development East Midlands we have been able to purchase a top-quality camera which will enable us to photograph our extensive collection of artefacts and certain documents, many of which will be placed on our website for you to view. Moreover, we have offered this facility to all the other independent museums and heritage centres who are members of the County Forum. For the last few years the Museum has been actively involved in the latest digital developments. We reopen, after the Christmas break, on Tuesday January 2nd and look forward to meeting as many of you again as possible. We have an interesting series of temporary exhibitions planned for 2018 and present an overview here. There will be more details to follow before each one is presented. Feb/Mar Anne Ayre Hely: A Crimean War Nurse from Ravenstone (Wendy Freer, Pudding Bag Productions)

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April /May Exhibition of paintings by local artist Julie Barnett June/July Archaeology based exhibition in conjunction with county-wide archaeology events August / mid-September Policing Ashby development of the police service and some notable characters and events from the 19th and 20th centuries Mid-September/October History of Ashby Civic Society November The Armistice - marking the end of World War One

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Poppy Appeal 2017/18 Would like to thank Ashby de la Zouch & District for all your generous donations for this year’s appeal. £41,000 has been raised (subject to final summary). The Poppy Appeal grows year on year and therefore volunteers are essential to its success. Call Paul on 01530 417 747 to find out how you can help.

Ashby’s Big Tidy Up Returns on 3rd March 2018. This tow n wide litter pick up was a huge success in it’s last run back in 2016 with over 100 volu nteers and over one tonne of rubbish colle cted. Put the date in your diary and look out for more information as well as details on how to sign up in next month’s issue.

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26th January is Charity Link’s annual dress up day; funk up your scarf and give a donation to help improve the lives of local people in need.. The day is designed to be great fun but also has a serious message, as many of thos e Charity Link helps can’t afford to keep warm over winter. Perfect for schools, in the workplace, or for groups of fam ily and friends with cake sales, raffles or fun scarf themed activities. See www . charity-link.org for info

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Ashby Town C Counci cl Calendar of meetings – All meetings start at 6.30pm, meetings for January: 22nd Councillor Surgery & Full Council Meeting. 29th Planning, transportation and licensing. Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is a slot for public questions. Meetings take place at Legion House, South Street, Ashby.

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VENTURE THEATRE NEWS

New Year, New Venture? At the Ashby Venture Theatre we are always welcoming new members, a passion for theatre is all you need! When people think of joining an amateur dramatic society they often assume they must quash their stage fright and brave the opening curtain. If you love acting we can’t wait to see you in the New Year; if you love the theatre we have hundreds of ways you can still be involved in the Venture Theatre. We need volunteers to help us with publicity, programme writing, choosing our next play, costumes, lighting, sound, staging, running the bar, front of house; even health and safety! Wherever your talents lie we will be sure to fit you in at the society. Pop in any Monday after 8pm to see us on North Street or even wait behind at the bar after seeing one of our productions. Of all our members the most important are the

Holy Trinity Playgroup would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all of the local businesses who supported our Christmas Fair on Saturday 25th November Blue Little Birdie, The Bed Shop, Rebound, De la Zouch, Fitness Republic, Costa Coffee, National Adventure Farm, Souk de Zouch, Ashby, Noami, The Courtyard Café, Arusha Beauty, Temple Hair Spa, ToolBox, Forever Nails, Fair 2 all, Woodlander, Pet Deli, The Shoe Box, Blue Water Clothing, Focus in Fashion, Just Gents, Bridal Shop, The Dressing Room, Ashby Tennis Club, Gloss Interiors, Dean & Smedley

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audience! Next year we are excited to perform One Man Two Guvnors in February and Something to Remember You By in April. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter so you don’t miss out. As always, tickets are available from the Ashby Tourist Information Centre or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ashbydramaticsociety. More into Jazz? Don’t forget the Venture Theatre also hosts regular Jazz nights. Tickets are £10 available from the Ashby Tourist Information Centre.

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Thursday 4th January Funhouse Comedy Club

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms with Justin Moorhouse, Ian D Montfort, Danny Posthill, Mark Row and compere Spiky Mike Doors open 7.30pm for 8.15pm start unless otherwise stated. Food available 7.30pm to 8pm. For more information call 01530 415 039 or 0115 952 5050 or visit www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

Friday 5th January Megaslam Wrestling Live in Coalville

The stars of Megaslam Wrestling are coming to Coalville for their all-action, family entertainment spectacular! See larger than life characters in this epic 2 hour showdown! Hermitage Leisure Centre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets from £10 available at www. megaslam.co.uk - Discount code MEGASLAM1.

Tuesday 9th January Ashby Civic Society

Folklore customs and Pagan symbols explored with Richard Stone, including the Green Man. Call Susanne 01530 415 654 for more details or just come as a visitor. 7.30pm at St Helen’s Heritage Centre, Ashby.

Tuesday 9th January Special Plant Hunting

A talk presented by RHS Gold medal winners, Sue & Bleddyn Wynn-Jones - modern day plant hunters of rare and unusual plants, and proprietors of Crug Farm Plants, North Wales. For more information call Sally on 01283 214 784. 7.30pm at Ticknall Village Hall. £5 members, £8 visitors (pay at the door).

Wednesday 10th January Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

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Bryan. Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe College, North Street from 7.30pm to 9pm. £2 entry fee per meeting. All are welcome. For further information please call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197.

Thursday 11th January Ashby Meditation

Start the New Year by treating yourself to a course of Buddhist meditation and practical advice to help you in your daily life. 7.30pm to 9pm at Legion House, South Street, Ashby. £6 per class. Contact Irene Boddington on 01283 732338 or on meditate@tarakmc.org

Saturday 13th January Ashby & District Royal British Legion

County Conference to be held at 2pm in Melton Mowbray. All welcome. For more details please contact Valerie Gale on 01530 417 087.

Monday 15th January Bilingual Day Nursery Open Day

Friday 19th January Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve

An open morning of fun-filled activities to allow your child and your family to find out why the Bilingual Day Nursery is the most unique concept that has hit the Midlands so far! 10am to 1pm at Woodcote Primary School, Willowbrook Close, Ashby. See ‘bilingualdaynurseryashby’ on Facebook.

Chris Hill of Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust describes the development of this new reserve in the Soar Valley and outlines its importance to overwintering wildfowl. 7.30pm at Ashby Methodist Church, Burton Road, Ashby. £3 entry.

Tuesday 16th January Stephenson College

‘The Galapagos’ by Val Williams.

An evening of quality networking develop new contacts and help grow your business. Arrivals: 5:30pm with drinks and canapés in the Bistro. Free onsite parking. No membership fees to pay, just pay for the meetings that you attend. Take along your business cards and generate that new lead you have been waiting for. New Year....New Contacts. Contact Kelly Suffolk on ksuffolk@stephensoncoll. ac.uk or 07775 826 305.

Wednesday 24th January Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe College, North Street from 7.30pm to 9pm. £2 entry fee per meeting. All are welcome. For further information please call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197.

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What is Anti-Social Behaviour? Anti-Social behaviour is a wide range of unacceptable activity and includes things like vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting, nuisance neighbours and intimidating groups taking over public spaces. Anti-social behaviour can ruin lives and create an environment where more serious crime can take hold. Other examples include: • People dealing and buying drugs on the street. • People dumping rubbish and abandoned cars. • Begging and anti-social drinking. • The misuse of fireworks. • Reckless driving of mini-motorbikes. How to Report Anti-Social Behaviour If you want to report anti-social behaviour or a crime that is not an emergency, you should call Leicestershire Police or your council anti-social behaviour team. Remember, in an emergency, you should always call 999.

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For details of all our services, including the Forget-me-not Bereavement Support Group, please contact Lorraine Walker (above) or Angela Bowyer (right) at the Woodville office. The co-operative funeralcare, 107 Granville Street, Woodville. Tel: 01283 217237. 88

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A pre-paid funeral plan means peace of mind for you & your loved ones The average cost of a standard funeral in the UK is now over £3,500 - a figure expected to rise significantly over the next few years. So that loved ones don’t have to face that sort of worry and expense at a time of bereavement, many people choose to take out a Co-operative pre-paid funeral plan.

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

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BOOK REVIEWS

Into the New Year

Books about awakenings and new beginnings to see you into 2018. The Power Naomi Alderman Not a new release this one, but well worth a read if you missed it back in 2016. Teenage girls across the world discover they have the power to hurt, and even kill, with just their bare hands. And they have the ability to awaken that same power in other women. Now that men are the weak ones, how will the gender balance shift? An engaging read that twists modern day happenings and examines the dark side of power. Gripping, thought-provoking and a real conversation starter, The Power is ideal for book clubs. How to be Champion: My Autobiography Sarah Millican Sarah Millican’s autobiography is like a glorious ramble through her life. The book is split into chapters with headers such as ‘Things I’ve Been Bullied For’, ‘Why I’m Not A Criminal’ and ‘My Love Of Stationery’. It’s part autobiography and part selfhelp guide. Nothing is off limits, so it’s probably not the book for you if you’re not keen on swear words or reading about bodily functions. However, if you want a book that’ll make you feel good about yourself and is snort-your-tea-out-of-your-nose-funny, buy it now. The Art of Hiding Amanda Prowse Nina seems to have the perfect life, but it soon starts to unravel when her husband is killed in a car crash. Left with two children to care for, a mountain of debt, and the growing realisation that her husband wasn’t all he seemed, Nina has to fight to rebuild a life for herself and her family. An enjoyable easy read – perfect for long winter’s nights.

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History of Wolves Emily Fridlund 14 year old Linda lives in an ex-commune out in the woods. Lonely, socially-inexperienced and left to her own devices by her parents, Linda craves friends and a sense of belonging. When a new family moves nearby, she befriends the young mother and regularly babysits the four year old child. But she soon discovers that all is not right. The choices Linda has to make to keep her new found family could have tragic consequences. Compelling reading. Mrs Osmond John Banville Banville picks up the story of Isabel Osmond (née Archer) from where we left her in the classic The Portrait of a Lady. While this novel will likely appeal most to fans of Henry James’s work, Banville retells enough of the original story for Mrs Osmond to work as a stand-alone piece. Upon learning of her husband’s betrayal, Isabel has journeyed to London, leaving him behind in Italy. Away from her husband and reunited with her friends, Isabel starts to rediscover her desire for independence. Lively characters, elegant prose and engaging dialogue combine to make this a very enjoyable read. Me. You. A Diary Dawn French This book combines writing your own diary with taking a peek into Dawn French’s. She shares her thoughts each month, along with various insights into her life, and invites you to do the same. The idea is that, by the end of the year, you’ll have a ‘fatter, scruffier book that is written by me but totally personalised by you.’ With various writing prompts, this book makes keeping a diary altogether easier. The perfect start to the new year.

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QUIZ

Review of the Year 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Along with a portrait of Jane Austen, the new Bank of England ten pound note features a foil image of which cathedral? Beginning with the letters “I” and “M”, what were the names of the two category five hurricanes of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season? 14 years after being voted first in a 2003 book called Crap Towns: The 50 Worst Places To Live In The UK, which city was the UK City of Culture for 2017? An international football match in October saw three players with what first name playing for England despite no one of that name playing for them anytime from 1955 to 2014? First used in the 14th century and used by Kim Jong-un in September to describe Donald Trump, what six-letter word is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “an old person, especially one who has become weak or senile”?

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Of the three acts to headline the Pyramid Stage at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival, name the only one not to have won a Brit award. Which city hosted the 2017 Invictus Games? Name the two parties who won more seats in the 2017 general election than they did in 2015, but with fewer votes overall. In April, which boxer became WBA World Heavyweight Champion after beating Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium?

10. Who said in July that she was “moved and

honoured” after councillors unanimously agreed to make her Manchester’s first honorary citizen? The answers are on page 116

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JUST FOR FUN

Word Ladder

WORDWHEEL

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

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

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TARGET Excellent: 56 or more words Good: 43 words Fair: 37 words

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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.

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RECIPE

Paella

CHORIZO AND PRAWN

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1tbsp olive oil 250g chorizo sausage, diced 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4 celery stalks, chopped 225g paella rice Few strands of saffron 850ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 200g raw king prawns (thawed if frozen), peeled with tails left on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp paprika

Add some diced red or yellow pepper and a handful of chopped fresh parsley for extra colour and flavour.

GET STARTED

1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo sausag age for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and celery to the pan and fry gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until softened.

2. Stir in the rice and saffron strands and cook for 1 minute, then

pour in the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is almo ost tender and nearly all the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequ uently.

3. Add the chorizo and prawns to the pan and cook for a

further 5-6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked through h and pink. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with the paprika.

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NEW YEAR

New you?

TIP TOP HAIR DESIGN When did your hairdresser sit down and talk about the styles you love and what is possible with YOUR hair?

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Dealing with Cat Flu –

It’s Not Just a Winter Bug

Cat flu is potentially one of the most serious illnesses your cat can suffer and in some cases is life-threatening. Kittens in particular are at high risk, so it’s important to vaccinate as soon as possible, usually at nine weeks and then on an annual basis. It’s not only a ‘winter bug’ as human flu tends to be – it can be transferred between cats at any time of the year. This is why, if your cat stays in a boarding cattery, you should make sure it’s one that only accepts cats from owners with proof of vaccination. What symptoms should you watch out for? Common symptoms of cat flu include: • Sneezing • Coughing • Runny nose • Sore or partially-closed eyes • Dribbling • High temperature • General lethargy • Loss of appetite Helping your cat through this serious illness The vet may prescribe antibiotics if your cat

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has a secondary bacterial infection, which is a common occurrence with cat flu. Apart from that, however, wiping the cat’s eyes and nose with a warm clean cloth soaked in salt water can help. Regularly washing their bedding, and making sure water bowls are cleaned several times a day with hot water, also helps to prevent re-infection once your cat begins to improve. Cats with flu often lose their appetite, so having plenty of nice food to tempt them to eat is a good idea and also helps to build up their immune system after they’ve recovered.

Andrew Johnson Joins Howkins & Harrison After ten years of providing exceptional service and support to the people of Ashby de la Zouch and surrounding area, Andrew Johnson & Company are delighted to have merged with Howkins & Harrison - a firm of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers.

Established in 1888, Howkins & Harrison have a long history of supporting homeowners, landlords and landowners with regional offices in Rugby, Northampton, Lutterworth, Daventry, Atherstone, Ashby de la Zouch and Towcester, as well as Henley in Arden and London. They offer the complete package of property, land and estate services to residential, commercial and rural clients. Robert Eaton-Jones (Managing Partner of Howkins and Harrison) said “we have been seeking to strengthen our presence in Ashby de la Zouch for some time and what better way to do it than merge with Ashby’s market leading estate agent, Andrew Johnson & Company”. Andrew Johnson will continue to spearhead the Ashby office and his team will continue to provide the high levels of personal, local service that they are proud of and renowned for. Andrew is confident that the move will only strengthen their high service standards saying “Howkins & Harrison have a long established office presence that we can use to the advantage of our customers, offering a far wider coverage than we have been able to do in the past. I believe this is a very positive step for us and our customers”. The merger is being celebrated by this local firm.

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CHESS PUZZLE

Pau aul ul Mor Moorphy r hy, y chess genius

Paul Charles Morphy ( 22 June 1837 to 10 July 1884) was born in New Orleans into a chess-playing family. He started the game at 10 and by 21 he was the unofficial world chess champion.

The position shown is from Louis Paulsen v. Paul Morphy, New York, 1857. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black to move and win, in spectacular fashion. If you can solve it, surely youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a chess gladiator and should be fighting in battles and tournaments! Join your local club. It meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm at Ashby Ivanhoe Social Club. Contact Neil Roberts on 01530 455957. Our chess puzzle comes courtesy of local resident Richard Vann, the solution can be found on page 116 - should you need it!

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Solutions

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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