Ashby Life Magazine March 2017

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As Spring arrives we’ve taken the opportunity to focus on all of the local events we have to look forward to. On page 8 we have a round-up of local children’s activities with plenty of family fun guaranteed. We also have the latest update from the Town Council with lots of news and the all important list of key dates to put in your diary. It starts with the Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race later this month – remember to head down on Sunday 19th March to cheer the runners on if you’re not taking part yourself.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Whats On for Families 8 Town Council Newsletter 14 Castle Medical Group 18 Interior Design Tips 22 Spotlight On...

People Express 26 Body Matters 30 Mothers Day 34 Ashbeian MTG News 38 In Your Garden 42 Christadelphian Church 46 A Walk in the Forest 50 Beauty Tips 54 Quiz 58 Pets Corner 68 Ashby Library News 72 Ashby Museum News 76 Whats On 80 & 81

14 100 Fitness Tips Book Reviews Venture Theatre News Puzzle Page Household Tips Community Board On the Beat Recipe of the Month Storytime Chess Puzzle Puzzle Solutions Business Direcrory

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

What’s on for

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As we welcome the longer, lighter and hopefully warmer days of Spring we take a look at some of the children’s activities scheduled to take place locally this month.

The Giant Jam Sandwich One of the most loved children’s picture books, The Giant Jam Sandwich will be brought to life on stage on Saturday 11th March at Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, DE74 2FH. For further information and tickets please call the Box Office on 01509 673 138 or see the website www.centrestagetouring.org.uk

Twycross Zoo Conservation Club

Twycross Zoo Conservation Club runs every Saturday morning for 6 weeks starting from 4th March. It’s open for 8 to 12 year olds and helps to provide children with more of an understanding of why animals are endangered and how we can all help to protect them. Activities include making discovery toys for the animals, cleaning out enclosures, trails, crafts, quizzes and more. See twycrosszoo.org for details and to book.

Brickish Weekend Brickish Weekend at the National Space Centre on Saturday 18th and Saturday 19th March will have one of the largest displays of LEGO ever created in the UK. There Children’s Clay will be rare kits, planes, trains and automobiles as well as a whole gallery dedicated to LEGO space Shooting lessons and a treasure trail. See spacecentre.co.uk/ Field Sport UK are running event/brickish-weekend for full Children’s Clay Shooting lessons on details and to book.

Saturday 4th March. No experience or licence is required so it is perfect for kids wanting to try it for the first time. Children must be 10 years+. Booking is required. Call 01283 763350, email info@fieldsportuk.co.uk or message Field Sport UK on Facebook.

Lambing at Home Farm For an authentic ‘Spring’ experience head on down to Calke Abbey between 11am and 3.30pm on Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th March for Lambing at Home Farm. If you’re lucky you may even see a lamb being born. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Email calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01332 863822. Booking not needed.

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The Giant Jam Sandwich Twycross Zoo Conservation Club

One of the most loved children’s picture books, The Giant Jam Sandwich will be brought to life on stage on Saturday 11th March at Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, DE74 2FH. For all children who adore this superbly funny tale then this promises to be a real treat. For further information and tickets please call the Box Office on 01509 673 138 or see the website www.centrestagetouring.org.uk/

Children’s Clay Shooting lessons If you’re looking to try out something completely different then Field Sport UK are running Children’s Clay Shooting lessons on Saturday 4th March. No experience or licence is required so it is perfect for kids wanting to try it for the first time. Children must be 10 years or over. Booking is required. Call 01283 763 350, email info@fieldsportuk.co.uk or message Filed Sport UK on Facebook.

Brickish Weekend

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TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Town Council Newsletter There is so much to share here in the first council newsletter of 2017 – dates to put in your diary to ensure you don’t miss the events planned in Ashby this year and lots of council news and updates to pass on.

EVENTS Throughout the year there are a number of events planned for Ashby residents to enjoy. Ranging from the Art’s Festival to the Italian Market to the all new Festival of Transport – there’s something for everyone. Here are the dates for the first half of the year, we’ll provide a further update at a later date….

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DATE

VENUE

Ashby 20 Road Race

Sun 19th March 2017

Bath Grounds

Italian Market

Sat 22nd April 2017

Brook Street

Ashby Art’s Festival

Beginning on Fri 26th May 2017

Ivanhoe College/ Market Street (boards)

Food Gusto Food & Drink Festival

Sat 27th & Sun 28th May 2017

Bath Grounds

Fake Festival

Sat 3rd June 2017

Bath Grounds

Ashby’s Festival of Transport

Sun 2nd July 2017

Market Street, Brook Street, Bath Grounds

Jim’s Tractor Run & Family Fun Day

Sun 30th July 2017

Bath Grounds

NEWS As many of you will have already heard, the Town Council has decided to secure ownership of the former Grammar School playing field from Leicestershire County Council. The Town Council will secure a loan from the Public Works Loan Board to purchase the field. Councillor John Coxon commented; “The field forms part of an important green wedge in the centre of the town and now future generations will be able to continue to enjoy the fantastic views of Ashby Castle from the Bath Grounds.

Acquisition by the Town Council will protect this area from any future proposed development.”

The planned regeneration of North Street and the development of what will become known as the ‘Cultural and Leisure Quarter’ of Ashby will start soon as part of the Ashby Project. This will begin with the demolition of the old Health Centre and the addition of 60 car short stay car parking spaces and will continue

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with work to enhance the approach to Hood Park Leisure Centre and improved access.

Improvements will not be restricted to North Street, however, with plans to look at opportunities for Market Street and our open areas as well. Shaping groups will be pulled together to define these in more detail.

Support and input from local residents and businesses alike are welcomed.

Work is also now under way on renovating St Helen’s church yard with landscaping of the garden, tree clearance, new lighting and a general revamp of the area which is a main thoroughfare for many local residents.

Finally, the 17/18 council budget has now been set and a 6% increase in community tax agreed. This equates to 8p a week for a Band E property and is required for a number of reasons. This includes: The purchase of the playing field Operational efficiency costs which cover improvements to the Grange Road depot A pensions deficit The need to cover the reduction of the District Council Local Tax Support Fund which is being reduced.

Details will be confirmed in your Community Tax letters.

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 Legion House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, calling 01530 416961 or via the website at: www.ashbydelazouch.info

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In our last interiors feature, we talked about using emerald green in colour schemes for an up to date 2017 look.

This time, we will talk about incorporating marble and wood in our home. For those of you who already have marble fireplaces, you are in luck!

It is time for you to dust down the hearth and remove any clutter on the mantel piece to reveal the natural beauty of the marble.

Marble will be one of the key trends in 2017 and it works beautifully with wood. So, get “marblelicious” with some beautiful marble wall tiles and marble worktops in kitchens and bathrooms. If you haven’t yet decided on the floor treatment, consider herringbone or wood effect flooring to wrap up your style!

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

People Express

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Every month we turn the spotlight on a local charity and tell you more about the people behind the scenes, what they hope to achieve and who the charity can help. Then we let you know how you can become involved.

In this month’s issue we introduce People Express; a little arts organisation with big ambitions, based in South Derbyshire. They aim to make the arts fun and encourage people of all ages and abilities to join in based on the understanding that actively taking part and creating art work that you are proud of, that others celebrate and that surpasses your own expectations can be a life changing experience.

People Express was set up in the 1990’s and at first focused on providing the arts as a leisure activity.

However, they soon became involved in ‘community arts’ which saw them pioneering projects that challenged people’s prejudices around the creative abilities of people with autism, celebrating the contribution older people can make to culture and making amazing films with young people who were described as having ‘challenging behaviour’.

The group now work with professional artists who specialise in; creative writing, film-making, photography, digital arts, Indian dance, African drumming, willow-weaving, printing, pottery, street dance, drama, light graffiti, mosaics, textiles, sculpture, circus arts and DJing, to name but a few.

Last year alone they provided 285 creative workshops, which were all free to attend and over 5,000 participants took part. Some of these attendances will be at one-off workshops at festivals or events, but many involve longer relationships being built with participants attending over weeks or even years.

The programmes change and grow to respond to the needs of the people involved in the project. For example in some instances People Express will help to find the right professional artist to work with a group and offer support to enable them to lead their own project so that individuals can gain confidence, experience of decision making and practical skills that will enable them to sustain their projects themselves.

This often leads to the groups setting up a new project on their own.

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been diagnosed with Aspergers. Graham set up the Swadlincote Aspergers Society’s (SAS) with support from People Express. SAS successfully applied for funding for ‘The Big Welcome Cafe’ which offers weekly creative workshops for vulnerable adults.

Visit swadaspies.wordpress.com for more details. He comments; “‘I never thought that I would be applying for grants and putting them to good use by running a group. I am better in my life and better in my confidence. Some people have real trouble expressing themselves, then you see their artwork and you see who they really are.”

People Express believe that everyone has creative skills and the ability to design, make, create or perform their own work. Their workshops and classes mean that everyone has the chance to try their hand at something completely new or pick up a skill lost long ago.

If you would like to join in with their activities, they will be offering free workshops at festivals throughout the year, please see their website for details: www.people-express.org.uk

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BODY MATTERS

Adopt the correct PRICE Strategy

People are sustaining acute injuries everyday while participating in sports or carrying out regular activities in their lives. An acute injury is one when there is a specific cause of injury such as a twisted joint, a pulled muscle, a sprained ligament or a collision and is usually associated with swelling, pain and bleeding. Those more serious injuries require immediate first aid and expert medical attention.

However, the less serious acute injuries can usually, in the early phase, be treated safely at home using the PRICE principle.

PROTECTION REST ICE COMPRESSION ELEVATION PRICE will help to control the amount of swelling, prevent further injury and reduce pain and, if used in the first 48-72 hours after the injury, can have a dramatic effect on reducing healing time and enabling a quicker recovery.

Protection Stop immediately doing the activity that caused the injury in the first instance. Depending on the injured area, find something to support it - whether it be a sling for a shoulder, a brace for a knee or ankle or the use of crutches if weight bearing on a limb is too painful. Supportive bandaging can be useful also.

Rest In order to start the process of healing, the injured area needs to be off loaded and rested to be given the chance to heal without further damage, as pain subsides and the gradual phased return of activity returns.

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bleeding and inflammation and involves applying ice for 20 minutes at a time to the area.

Soft ice packs, crushed ice in a bag, or a bag of frozen peas are ideal as they mould to the contours of the injured area. Apply a damp cloth around the ice pack to prevent an ice burn. Do not put ice directly over a cut or contusion that needs medical attention.

Compression When the ice pack is removed a compression bandage or tubigrip can be used to support the damaged structure and form a mechanical barrier to minimise swelling. Cohesive wraps and elastic bandages are ideal for this but require some care with application.

Elevation In the immediate post injury stage, elevation will reduce the amount of blood flow to the area. In the case of a lower limb injury, putting the feet up on pillows to elevate them can help.

By adopting the PRICE principle you will give your body a much better chance for optimal healing.

Should you require any further assistance, seek the advice of a physiotherapist who can advise you more specifically on your post injury management.

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MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day 26th March

You may not realise, but Mother’s Day happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent and originally had religious traditions attached to it. In the sixteenth century, it was a celebration of the ‘mother church’ and people would return to the church in which they were baptised or where they attended as a child.

Thus families would be reunited. This was known as going ‘a mothering ‘or Mothering Sunday. It was commonplace for the Lent fast which prohibited sweet, rich foods and meat to be lifted a little and for a Simnel cake to be shared.

Years later, youngsters working as servants were given an annual day off to visit their mothers and would take gifts. This was called ‘Mothers Day.’ The celebrations of Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day have generally combined into one annual occasion.

The first official Mother’s Day was organised by Ann Jarvis in 1908 in West Virginia as a memorial to her mum. By the 1920’s however Ann had become disillusioned by the commercialism of the day and especially the common use of printed greetings cards. Celebrating the day became less popular. It wasn’t until the second World War when soldiers wanted to acknowledge their distant mothers, that the day grew in popularity once more.

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AMTG NEWS

Emerald Anniversary 1962-2017 – the first 55 years!

This year the Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group celebrate 55 years of entertaining local audiences. This month they reminisce about their launch, their growth over the years and their upcoming production….

The group first formed in 1962 as ‘The Ashbeian Gilbert & Sullivan Society’ presenting “The Mikado” at Ashby Town Hall. By 1973, they had renamed as ‘The Ashbeian Operatic Society’ and in 1977 they moved to The Ivanhoe College for their production of “Orpheus in the Underworld”.

In 2004 the group changed their name to ‘The Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group’ reflecting the change of productions over the years, moving from operetta to musical theatre.

For the Society’s Emerald Anniversary they are presenting the ever-popular Lionel Bart musical “Oliver!” and expect to repeat their 2009 success by performing to sell-out audiences.

In 2012 the Society presented their 50th Anniversary Concert “The Best of Times”, and this was to be their last production at The Ivanhoe College.

A talented cast of 36 juniors – as the workhouse children and Fagin’s Gang – have joined the adult members and the cast list is complete with local canine actor Koby playing Bill Sykes’ dog, Bullseye!

The search for a new theatre home began and AMTG were fortunate to obtain the use of The 400 Hall at Repton School, with the first production there being “Hello, Dolly!” in October 2012.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Beautiful Sweet Peas Sweet peas are so easy to grow and ideal for the impatient gardener or a good starter for children who want to see results quickly. Flowering profusely, just a few packets of seeds will give you fresh posies of flowers daily for weeks.

Traditionally a cottage garden plant, they are frequently used in all types of garden. They are particularly lovely by a door or a window where the scent can be frequently admired.

Sweet peas were discovered by a Franciscan monk in Sicily in 1697. The original blossoms were smaller than we know today and were purple. They were bred enthusiastically and the frilly variety became available and gained popularity in the mid 19th century. As the Victorian fashion for bold showy flowers took hold, the sweet peas were bred more for size and visual impact, but at the cost of the scent. Then fashion changed and the appeal of traditional cottage garden flowers with the lovely scents returned again and, like fashion, the little sweet pea came full circle.

Romantics are drawn to the sweet heady smell of these exquisite flowers and the benefits of flower scents always include lifting the heart into a happy state. Sweet-smelling cottage garden plants were written about by Charles Dickens when, in ‘Oliver Twist’, the young boy recovered his health in a garden of flowers that ‘perfumed the air with delicious odours’.

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By Francesca Sinclair www.francescasinclair.co.uk Of course sweet peas are a member of the Pea family – but they are definitely not edible and are poisonous.

In spring you can grow annual sweet peas in pots or straight into the ground. The sweet pea seed is a dark brown round seed which looks like a peppercorn. The most common seed mix is a for flower colours of pink, red, purples and white, although single colour seed packs of these are available.

Growing sweet peas is very easy and inexpensive.

Choose your variety and plant in spring into pots or straight into the ground. Soaking the seeds first in tepid water or overnight to help rehydrate them encourages faster germination. I suggest planting 3-4 seeds per pot to make a bushier and more robust plant. Transport your little pots of plants into the garden when the risk of frost has gone. Cover the seeds with 1cm of compost and put them in a bright sunny spot. Sweet peas like moisture, so water regularly. Young seedlings become leggy, so encourage side shoots by pinching out the tops above a pair of leaves. The more shoots there are, the more flowers you will get.

Sweet peas climb so they need plant supports. These can simply be canes tied together in a wigwam shape or a garden trellis. Once the plant is in flower, dead head it regularly to encourage more flowers.

There is also a perennial sweet pea which produces a bright pink flower which weaves happily through plant supports or hedgerows, and although not scented, it is a feast for the eyes.

Happy gardening!

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ASHBY CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH

Hunting for treasure Towards the end of this month many of us will be pausing a little bit longer to check our change as we examine a new, twelve-sided, £1 coin. After more than 30 years the round £1 coin will start to be phased out of circulation from 28th March and by 16th October it will no longer be legal tender.

Daily life can be a bit like those worthless coins – we work hard and strive to progress yet discover some of the things we hanker after have no lasting value, in fact can often be counterproductive to our happiness. In the Bible Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is like someone who searched for beautiful pearls and found one of great price, or a man who searched and found treasure hidden in a field. Both eventually found something priceless.

According to The Royal Mint, the round £1 coin is too easy to copy and at least one in thirty in circulation is counterfeit. That’s a lot of coins which look and feel genuine but are actually worthless! The new coin has a number of features which should make it much more difficult to copy.

As we start our hunt to unearth the old £1 coins in our lives, perhaps we should also think about our search for eternal happiness of infinite value that God offers us. It’s a reward he wants us to find, so why not start the search now?

Now’s the time to begin your very own ‘treasure’ hunt! Start searching for all those round £1 coins so that you can be ready to exchange them for the new coins.

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A WALK IN THE FOREST

Forest Rock and

Holly Heyes Wood 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 spots where you could enjoy a picnic in the later section of the walk, 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.

chain fence surrounding Whitwick quarry on your right (this fence will feature later in the walk too).

Keep straight along this path until you reach a T junction at the end of it where you can just see the top of Mount St Bernard Abbey in the distance.

Turn right at this junction, following the yellow arrow along the next path. Ignore the public footpath that goes off to your left across the field, keeping straight on instead. 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 enjoy some fine views across it (5). Stay 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.

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The walk starts on Leicester Road in Whitwick. As the road goes 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.

For Sat Nav users, the postcode LE67 5GJ should bring you to the start.

Shortly after the end of the quarry the path forks - 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 and keep bearing around to the right (away from the marked path).

As you walk along this track (6) the green quarry fencing is on your right again and you will pass a permissive way arrow shortly before emerging in the car park of Midland Quarry Products.

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Go through the kissing gate to Forest Rock Wood (1) 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 (2), until you emerge at a circle of small stones right on top of the hill.

Walk into the centre of the circle - there are two paths leading off, 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 drop down through another rather overgrown, circle of stones before arriving at a T junction with a yellow footpath post with 2 arrows on (3). Curiously both of the arrows 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 the dry stone wall is on your left. Soon you will start to pass attractive rocky outcrops to the left (4) and you will see the green

Cross straight over the main road from the car park 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 (narrow in places) to join a track at the end of the field beside three large stones.

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Turn right onto this track (you are now on the Ivanhoe Way) and following it you will pass by the entrance to Coalville Meadow, a site of special scientific interest (7), and then come to green metal barriers marking the entrance to Holly Hayes Wood. Keep straight ahead on the main path through the wood to emerge between houses on to St Bernards Road. Turn left, then first right and first right again to return to Leicester Road with the start of the walk just a short distance along to your right on the opposite side of the road.

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BEAUTY TIPS with our resident beauty expert, Emma from Rose Beauty!

Exercise is great for our minds and bodies but it’s also great for our skin too. Ammonia, urea, sugar and salts are all flushed out from the body via sweat. Here are some easy but extremely effective steps you can take to care for your skin pre, during and post exercise.

Pre workout • Start with clean skin to avoid breakouts and congestion.

• Keep skin clear of heavy make-up. If you want some coverage wear an oil free, light-weight, tinted moisturizer. And opt for waterproof mascara, it’s better than panda eyes!

• Before (and after) you work out, spritz your skin with a hydrating toner or an anti- inflammatory, calming mist.

During a workout • Keep long hair tied back and off the face and keep your fringe off your face.

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QUIZ

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What drink was first produced in Somerset in the 1930s and was named after the scientific name for the blackcurrant?

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The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in which American state?

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How many units of alcohol are there in total in a bottle of wine that has an alcohol volume of 12%?

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What liqueur shares its name with the Dutch word for “lawyer”?

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What drink is sometime’s referred to as “Adam’s ale”?

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What drinks brand originated in the 19th century when the owner of an oyster bar in London began offering a gin-based drink with a mixture of herbs and liqueurs as an aid to digestion, serving it in a small tankard known as a “number one cup”?

In the first chapter of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, what happens to Alice when she drinks from a bottle labelled “drink me”?

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What are the four types of alcoholic drink mentioned in the lyrics of the 1997 hit single Tubthumping by Chumbawumba?

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Best known for their machines that allow people to make their own carbonated drinks at home, what company reintroduced their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” in 2010?

10. Which cocktail is reportedly named after a surfer who, after losing a contest, had too many drinks and kept bumping into furniture?

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PET’S CORNER

Should your rabbit live

indoors or outside?

When deciding where to house your rabbit, it’s important to balance their sociable nature and preference for company with the need for space to exercise. Wherever you place them, one of the main aspects to consider is their safety.

Rabbits kept in a confined space sometimes develop skeletal problems, so it’s crucial to attach a good-sized exercise area to the hutch. This also allows you to see more of your pet, and makes cleaning easier.

Living inside With so many potentially dangerous objects in your home, including cables that can be nibbled through and houseplants that are poisonous, you’ll need to give careful thought to where your rabbit will live indoors.

Their outdoor home should be sheltered from direct sunlight and strong winds, and offer protection from other pets or animals that roam around at night.

They’re very sensitive creatures, but also naturally inquisitive, which can lead them into danger if left unsupervised for too long. A rabbit can live for up to 10 years, so it’s a long-term commitment and not the easy option.

Regardless of whether they live indoors or outside, your rabbit will need plenty of space to hop around and play with toys that stimulate their naturally curious and intelligent nature.

An outdoor home An outdoor hutch should allow enough space for them to stand on their hind legs, stretch out whilst lying down, and have a substantial run attached.

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ASHBY LIBRARY NEWS

You can always expect a warm welcome at Ashby Library. Join for free to use the computers and borrow books, DVDs and talking books.

We also do 1-2-1 iPad and computer taster sessions. Come and chat to us and we will be happy to help you.

For more information please contact Ashby Library on 0116 305 5917.

REGULAR EVENTS FOR FAMILIES ‘Wriggly Readers’ and ’Story and Rhymetime’ for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs every Friday morning 10.30am to 11am After Wriggly Readers fortnightly 11am to noon, come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting place for new and expectant mums: free advice and information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust.

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

THE COLOURING CLUB meets every Tuesday 2.00pm-3.30pm. This is a free session, open to all. Come along and enjoy some beautiful colouring in, relaxing in a friendly and welcoming group. We provide all materials, everyone welcome!

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

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

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS

Ashby Museum’s We have been delighted with the response to our recent requests for volunteers to work at our town museum. We welcome Sarah Roberts, Dennis Bradley and Margaret Coley to our team of front-of-house custodians and Julie Starkey, who will be helping with research. Of course we will be very pleased to expand the team even further so do get in touch if you can offer two hours a fortnight.

To accompany the Friends’ talk in March, there will be a display in the Loudoun Gallery featuring the Museum’s collection of timepieces by local makers, supplemented by photographs from other sources.

Thanks to the skills of the County Record Office conservator, and the financial support of the East Midlands Museums Service, we have had the Great and Little

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Friends of Ashby Museum On Wednesday March 15th at 2 p.m. Ivan Hallam will give a talk on ‘Time in a Rural Town and Village’ at the Museum. He will focus on the work of local clock and watchmakers, such as William Measures, William Salisbury, Samuel Deacon and Samuel Kirk Peplow. The cost is £3, which will include tea/coffee and biscuits.

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Put simply, Equity Release allows you to release some of your home’s value as a tax free lump sum without having to sell the property. How much equity you can release is dependent on factors such as your age, the value of your home, and of course, how much money you require.

The money you release is tax free and can be spent on almost anything you choose; for example, home improvements, to cover daily living expenses, the holiday of a lifetime, or even an early inheritance for your children.

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Providers who are registered with the Equity Release Council offer a ‘no negative equity guarantee’, which means that the outstanding amount owed can never exceed the value of your home, thereby offering you further peace of mind.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

March

Wednesday 1st March Watercolours for Beginners

Trained watercolour artist & tutor with 25 years’ experience, Denise Bradley, will show you basic techniques & guide you through creating a simple watercolour study using demonstrations & one to one guidance. Workshop costs £30.

Please book through the Copper Leaf Craft Cafe Facebook page, phone 07939 449 009 or email denisebradleystudio@gmail.com.

Thursday 2nd March Funhouse Comedy Club

The Lyric Rooms, Ashby. An evening of comedy with The Noise Next Door, Mark Nelson, Chris Stokes and Jim Grant.

Compere: Spiky Mike, doors open at 7.30pm to 8pm for 8.15pm start. All shows £10 in advance unless otherwise stated.

Food available from 7.30pm to 8pm. For more details see www. funhousecomedy.co.uk or call 0115 952 5050.

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Thursday 2nd March Ashby Castle WI

Ashby’s Mary Tuckey will be giving a talk on fashion from the 1930s up to Dior. Visitors are most welcome. 2pm to 4pm at Ashby Congregational Church. £4 to include tea and cake.

Contact Fran Williams on 01530 414 933 or email franceswilliams2@me.com

Saturday 4th March Christian Aid Spring Concert

Featuring ‘Resonance’, a fusion of Celtic, folk and world influence’s with a twist of faith. (www. resonancemusic.co.uk). Also local guest singers Sandy Marcus-Smith and Ian Harris. At Holy Trinity Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby, 7.30pm start. Tickets £8 (children under 16 £5) available from Frank Bedford call 01530 467 183 or on the door.

Saturday 4th March Venture Jazz Club

Keith Nichol’s Sweetiepie Jazz

Band featuring Janice Day. Keith is one of the country’s bestknown musicians. As well as playing piano and trombone, he is renowned as a band leader and arranger with his band, The Midnite Follies Orchestra and his many other small band combinations appear in festivals at home and abroad. Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC on 01530 411 767.

Saturday 4th March Pamper Day

Ivanhoe Social Club, Wilfred Place, Ashby. Head down between 10am and 4pm for some pampering and help to raise funds for Macmillian and the Neurology department at Derby.

Wednesday 8th March Canasta Card Club

Learn how to play every Wednesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Smisby Village Hall LE65 2TY. £2 to include tea/coffee, cake and

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Wednesday 8th March Ashby Wine Circle

“Call my bluff”, fun wine tasting quiz. Join for a wide range of wine tastings and fun social gatherings. For further information contact Barry on 01530 417 110.

Saturday 11th March Venture Theatre

Hey Beatles. A thoroughly entertaining evening from this Beatles tribute band. They appeared at the Venture Theatre last year and were extremely popular so book your tickets early. Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC call 01530 411 767.

Sunday 12th March Funhouse Comedy Club

English Comedian of the Year Competition at The Lyric Rooms, Ashby. 10 Comedians battle it out in this prestigious talent show. Compere: Spiky Mike, doors open at 7pm for 7.30 show. Tickets £5 in advance.

For more details see www. funhousecomedy.co.uk or call 0115 952 5050.

Monday 13th March Ashby History Society

Richard Stone, well respected local Historian, speaks on “Folk Tales and Festivities”. An insight into traditions and their origins.

Meeting held at Methodist Church, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch commencing at 7.30pm.

Visitors welcome. For more information call 01530 415 654.

Sunday 19th March ‘Being Myself’ Concert

Paul Field, with songs from his new album and old favourites at 3pm Ashby Methodist Church followed by a buffet tea. Tickets £6 (include buffet) proceeds going towards the ‘Stolen Lives Project’. For more information contact Reverend Jacky on 01530 412 298 or email revjackygoaten@aol.co.uk.

Thursday 23rd March Sence Valley Supper Club The Supper Club welcomes new members, old friends

and acquaintances alike to its monthly culinary evenings at various venues around the local area. This meal is booked for 7.30pm at The Griffin Inn, Swithland, LE12 8TJ. Shared transport is used wherever possible. Email jane_boyce@ hotmail.co.uk for more details or call 07967 489 235.

Saturday 25th March Sequence and Ballroom Dancing Blackfordby Village Hall with organist Phil Brown. From 8pm to 11pm. Admission £3, Bar/ Refreshments/Raffle. For more information call 01283 213 481.

Friday 31st March LRWT North West Group

“Twycross Zoo and Conservation”. All talks are in the church hall of Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby and begin at 7.30pm, entry is £3 each. To find out more please ring David Maltby on 01530 222 934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412 410.

It’s FREE to put community information on this page or on our website. Please submit your full event details online at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-new-event.html Deadline for submissions for the Community Board or What’s On pages for the April issue is Thursday 9th March. Information is published subject to space being available. Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine. For any queries please email admin@ashbylife.co.uk

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FITNESS TIPS WITH FITNESS REPUBLIC

Let’s get

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As we strive for a healthy and fit body and mind, we are naturally drawn to the toned and lean bodies we see in the media as something that we should aspire to. These magazine pictures, the images on Facebook and Instagram, can either make us more determined, or more unhappy about ourselves.

Well, let me shed some light. Firstly, the clear majority of these images are created and crafted by art directors and magazine editors. By this I mean most of the pictures are staged shots of athletes, with great lighting, tanned bodies and plenty of make-up. If you were to see the model in real life, its likely you wouldn’t even recognize them as the same person in the photo! Now I’m not trying to tell you that these guys and girls aren’t in great shape because they most certainly are, and even I look at some of them and feel inspired, but let’s get real. Most of these models have been training for

10 years plus and have a wealth of experience. Their diet is incredibly strict and most of all, it’s their job to look as they do. In the real world, we can’t live in the gym 7 days a week, we also have to be realistic about our diets – juggling it with family needs - and have lots of other commitments that may have to take priority, such as children, work and care-giving.

So, what does it take to get a cover model body?

Number one comes diet

There is absolutely no way you can get the body of your dreams without paying some serious attention to what you eat. Depending on the result that you want, will determine how strict you need to be. For example, if you want to get extremely lean with a 10% bodyfat then you can’t afford any slip ups at all.

On the other hand, if you want to get fairly lean and have a little shape and definition of your muscles then a consistent 80/20 rule diet will work. 80% good 20% not so good. Still this will require a lot of consistency for many months and/or years.

You just can’t eat bad foods regularly and get a great body, sorry!

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Secondly comes the training plan

If you want a great body, training once per week will improve your fitness and health a little but to achieve that killer body, you need to invest in longterm, consistent training. . You need to be hitting the gym 3-5 times a week and train with intensity and a determination to succeed. Again, training once to twice per week is extremely beneficial and will change your body considerably, but it may not be enough to get you that magazine cover model body you may be after.

So, now here’s my advice?

First, ask yourself what you want to look like, what is your goal. Is it just to tone and improve your general fitness or do you dream of an amazing beach body.

Once you determine your realistic aim, you then need to look at how much time can you devote to your diet and training. After this, seek advice and help from the professionals. By this I mean that when I started training I had no idea what I was

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Paris for One and Other Stories

From the Heart

Jojo Moyes

A poignant coming of age novel, From the Heart is set at a time when many of the freedoms we now take for granted could cost you dearly.

Olive wants to be free to follow her heart. But an unplanned pregnancy gives her an almost impossible choice – marry a man she doesn’t love, or give up her baby. Beautifully written, and painfully emotive, this is a book to devour in one evening.

These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa.

Planet Earth II Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come.

Hide and Seek M. J. Arlidge If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit. When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen. Can she find the real killer before she gets the blame, and before she becomes the next victim? Gripping.

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Gino’s Hidden Italy: How to cook like a true Italian Gino D’Acampo If a new cookbook is on her wishlist, this TV programme tie-in should prove a winner.

80 authentic Italian recipes are included, many of which are local specialities or traditional dishes with a Gino twist. Recipes are straightforward to follow, with dishes such as Baked Salmon with a Pistachio, Honey and Herb Crust, and Stuffed Lake Como Pie.

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Choosing our

next play

Have you ever wondered how we decide what plays to put on each year? What is taken into consideration and where do suggestions comes from?

A play can be suggested by any member of Ashby Dramatic Society and, in theory, by a non-member such as a member of the audience, but this does not usually happen. A copy of the script must be submitted to our Play Reading Committee which consists of 7 people. There must also be a director who is keen and willing to direct the play.

The play will then be read by at least five members of the Committee who then give it a score out of 10 under five different headings. If the average score is high enough it will be passed to the Management Committee for consideration.

On average, Play Reading Committee members read one play a month and will usually be expected to read it within a week.

One member of the current Committee is Paul Smith who is well known to our audiences as an actor and director. He told us that he enjoys reading the plays and finds it interesting to hear other people’s opinions on them.

He particularly enjoys seeing a play progress from the printed page to the moment when it comes to life on the stage.

Our next production is Be My Baby by Amanda Whittington which opens on 20th April. We’ll tell you more about that in next months’ issue of Ashby Life.

Ashby Dramatic Society welcomes potential new members. Join them at Club Night on any Monday evening from 8pm and perhaps help them achieve another 300 successful and sparkling productions.

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Support Group in Woodville The Forget-me-not Support Group now meets on alternate Wednesdays to offer care and friendship to the bereaved.

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Angela Bowyer (left) and Lorraine Walker, at the Woodville funeral home.

Angela Bowyer and her colleague Lorraine Walker head up the team at the Co-operative Funeralcare office in Woodville.

Angela Bowyer is the Bereavement and Community Co-ordinator, while Lorraine Walker is the Woodville branch Funeral Director.

The ladies play key roles in Woodville and nearby communities, helping the

families in their care to lay loved ones to rest and cope with the pain associated with loss.

Both ladies are well known and equally well respected within the area, having lived and worked locally for many years.

No matter what your reason for contacting Angela or Lorraine, you can be certain that you’ll receive the very best care, attention and advice available.

Losing a loved one can leave you lonely and isolated, needing to talk to others who care and who can understand your grief.

Our bereavement support group offers a warm, friendly welcome, a cup of tea or coffee, and a chance to share those feelings of grief.

We meet on alternate Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am till 12.30pm and 6.30pm till 8.30pm.

Everyone who has been touched by grief, past or present, directly or indirectly, is welcome to join us - call us now.

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HOUSEHOLD TIPS

How to make jam – easily!

For many people, jam making is as much a passion as it is a hobby. It is a wonderful way of preserving seasonal fruit to be enjoyed the whole year, while some jam-makers simply enjoy giving their decorated jars as thoughtful gifts.

For a first attempt at jam-making, I have created an easy recipe using a few plums which should yield a 1lb (454g) jar of jam.

You will need: 12oz (340g) of plums (stones removed) 12oz (340g) of granulated white sugar 1 tablespoon of water Before preparing the fruit, place a small plate in the fridge. This will be used to check the setting point later.

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1. Wash plums and cut into quarters.

2. Place fruit together with the water in a heavy based pot. Add the lid and bring to the boil.

3. Simmer on a very low heat until the plums have softened (approx. 20mins) stir every now and then to prevent fruit sticking and burning.

4. Now remove the saucepan lid, keep on a low heat and add the sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved.

5. Turn up the heat until the mixture comes to a rapid boil.

6. Boil for around 6 minutes until setting point is reached. To test, take the pan off the heat and place a teaspoon of jam on the chilled plate.

Allow to cool and push your finger through the jam. It should wrinkle up as it starts to congeal.

7. Ladle the hot jam into a sterilised jar. Et Voila! A delightful jar of homemade plum jam. Enjoy!

Thanks to Tina from the Toolbox for sharing her recipe and jam-making expertise!

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COMMUNITY BOARD

Easter Art Exhibitigon its Easter

will be presentin Ashby Art Club Monday Saturday 15th to Exhibition from on the pm (4 pm to 4.30 17th April. 10am re ild n under nce fee is £1, ch Monday). Entra clude original in ll wi exhibition 16 are free. The tea coffee llent local artists, of the paintings by exce aid in e ffl e cakes, a ra and home-mad ild r ch ren a competition fo Air Ambulance, each ns io g demonstrat and artists doin afternoon.

Sing-Along with Go Crazy Uke lele

A musical evening from 7.30pm on Saturday 8th April raising funds in conjunction with The Royal British Legion Poppy App eal at Ashby Baptist Church, Brook Street, Ashby.

Tickets cost £9 in advance from the TIC or £10 on the door. Contact Paul Stokes at stephen. stokes514@gmail.com or call 01530 417 747 for details.

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Terminal illness charity Marie Curie is asking people of Leicestershire to volunteer to collect for its Great Daff odil Appeal in March. Volunteering just two hours of your time to give out daffo dil pins in return for a donation can help Mari e Curie Nurses be there for people livin g with a terminal illness in their own homes.

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CAP Money This is a great way to review your finances, plan a family budget and look at how you can make the most of your money.

CAP Money are running another ‘threesession course’ at Ashby Baptist Church, Brook Street, LE65 1HA. Sundays at 7.30pm starting 5th March. Courses are free of charge and run by trained money coaches. Book a place on 07790 542 041 or capmoney@capmnf.org.uk.

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People can be referred to them through the courts to receive treatment or they can be referred (with consent) by police officers and schools.

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Any surplus profit is used to provide the best services in the right locations for those that need it most, across mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and employment.

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Multiple services are on offer and there are experts highly skilled in helping people with the most complex needs. Whether you go to them with drug or alcohol issues, a mental health concern, a learning disability, or if you are looking for an employment solution, they will give you the individual support you need.

By tailoring their services, Turning Point can target your personal challenges and support you to get your life back on track.

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RECIPE

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S E RV E S Ready 4 in 1 hour

This is a tasty alternative to the classic cheese and tomato pizza. Serve with a simple mixed green salad dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

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1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and

add the onions. Fry over a gentle heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Add the sugar and fry for a further 10 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool.

2. Preheat the oven to 220C, Fan 200C, Gas Mark 7. Empty both sachets of the pizza base mix into a large bowl and stir in a large pinch of salt and the chopped rosemary leaves. Stir in 200ml hand-hot water and mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the base is golden brown.

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NEW FLAT RATE SCHEME - DOES THIS AFFECT YOU? In the Autumn Statement, The Chancellor announced that a new Flat Rate Scheme category would become effective from April 2017, called the ‘limited cost trader’. A business is a ‘limited cost trader’ if its VAT inclusive expenditure on goods is: • Less than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover in a prescribed accounting period; or • Greater than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover but less than £1000 per annum if the prescribed accounting period is one year (if it is not one year, the figure is the relevant proportion of £1000).

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ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH TOWN COUNCIL

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CARETAKER/HANDYMAN £15,507 to £16,481 dependent on experience

An opportunity has arisen for the challenging and interesting full time post of Caretaker at Legion House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch (37 hours per week worked on a variable basis and including evening and weekend work and bank holidays)

To request an application form please e-mail the Deputy Town Clerk at info@ashbytowncouncil.org.uk or telephone 01530 416961 (9.00am to 1.00pm only).

Further details regarding the work of the Town Council can be found at www.ashbydelazouch.info Closing date for applications is Friday 10th March 2017.

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“Sorry,” said Jean, “I just bumped into Mr Pike at number three.”

“How’s he?” Gladys asked.

“He’s got these temporary dentures,” Jean said. “They’re absolutely huge. He reminds me of that old cartoon dog, what’s his name?”

“False teeth, whatever the size, are hardly an excuse for leaving his bin out,” Gladys muttered tartly. “Did he have anything to say for himself?”

“Nothing much.” Jean began unwinding her scarf. “Just some remarks about the tulips.”

“Remarks?” Gladys sat upright. “What sort of remarks?”

One thing she’d discovered since appointing herself Chair of the Friends of Yarrow Avenue was that there were always remarks.

She’d thought her neighbours would be glad of a cheerful reminder that it was time to take down their outdoor Christmas lights, or attend to the guttering. Who wouldn’t be glad of a note suggesting that they tackle their privet? All she got was remarks.

Things would change after today. A man from the Gazette was coming to photograph the tulips they’d planted on the avenue’s grass verge. She’d had her hair done specially. With the right publicity, Gladys imagined, she’d finally get the recognition she deserved.

“He said that given where they’d been planted,” Jean settled herself at the card table which doubled as her desk, “he thought they were offensive.”

“Offensive!” Gladys scoffed. “Who could possibly be offended by tulips?”

“I know!” Jean picked up her stapler as though she’d never seen one before. “Have you walked down to admire them yet?”

Gladys had not; she preferred to drive along the avenue.

Her role was purely organisational. It was Jean, as secretary, who’d gone out in the freezing fog with a dibber to plant them last Autumn.

“What’s wrong with them?” Gladys asked. “I imagine he’s got a wonderful view from his bay window.”

“He has,” Jean said. “They look ever so colourful.”

“So why are they offensive?” Gladys asked.

“They’re not. At least, I don’t think they are.”

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“What aren’t you telling me?” Gladys narrowed her eyes.

“Don’t bother taking your coat off, we’re going to have a look.”

Gladys strode through the hall with Jean hurrying behind her.

“At first, I decided to plant them so they spelled GOOD DAY!” Jean said.

Gladys froze. “Please tell me you didn’t?” She imagined some dreadful municipal park planting scheme.

“I didn’t,” Jean said. Gladys breathed a sigh of relief, and set off down the garden path.

“I just planted GOO.” Jean stammered.

“I see.” Gladys marched purposefully towards the corner of the avenue. “So the tulips just say GOO?” “Well no,” Jean continued. “I remembered you’d said we should promote our residents’ association. So after GOO, I began to spell out FY – you know for the…”

“Friends of Yarrow Avenue,” Gladys interrupted. A little tacky, she thought, but at least people would know who was responsible for the tulips.

“Yes,” Jean said, catching her breath. “Only I ran out of bulbs before I could do the A.” “Please tell me my flowers don’t spell the word GOOFY?” Gladys cried. They turned the corner to see poor Mr Pike and his temporary false teeth with the photographer from the Gazette.

“Goofy!” Jean laughed cheerfully, “Yes, that was the cartoon dog’s name.”

The front page of the Gazette the next day was indeed all about the Friends of Yarrow Avenue and their tulips, finally giving Gladys exactly the type of recognition she deserved.

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White to play and “Sorry, I missed that!” is often what you say when a person is speaking in a strong regional accent, like the Glasgow twang.

The vowels are different and it’s difficult to understand.

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