Ashby Life Magazine October 2017

ISSUE 137 OCTOBER 2017

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November issue Thursday 12th Oct

Welcome to October’s issue. We are now well and truly into Autumn and all the fun that comes with it; finding conkers, kicking fallen leaves and of course Halloween. As always there are loads of events happening in and around Ashby this month (see our What’s On pages and Community Board) but on pages 12 and 13 we also have our pick of local Halloween family fun including spooky walks in the woods, carving pumpkins or even broomstick training!

We also have a brand new regular feature from St Helen’s Heritage Centre who are now up and running and have lots of special events coming up. Look out for more news from them each month.

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

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Ashby’s FABulous Whats on for Families Community Board Ashby Library News Fitness Tips This Month’s Competition Parenting Tips Money Matters On the Beat Puzzle Page Body Matters Spotlight on….

St Helen’s Heritage Centre Welcome to……

In Your Garden Quiz A Walk in the Forest Ashby Venture Theatre News

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Ashby’s FABulous

It’s not long now till the big day when Ashby’s FABulous returns once again. Do you have Saturday 7th October in your diary?

It’s going to be a day jam-packed with fun and festivities, all with a 1920’s vibe!!

Here’s a roundup of what to expect, and when, from shop windows featuring 1920s dressed live models to street performances to get you in the ‘swing’ of things.

Live windows 10.30am till 12pm Jaks 1920s dance outside Boots 2.05pm - 12.25pm Swing band 12.30pm - 1pm Stagecoach 1920 dance 1.05pm - 1.25pm Live windows 1.30pm till 3pm The treasure hunt will be running until 3pm There will also be 20s music playing throughout the day.

Make sure you head on down and enjoy all that’s going on!

Pennie Blatchford – Advanced Cosmetic Procedures Effective removal of benign skin blemishes for men and women

Seborrhoeic Keratosis

These domed or plate-like growths tend to increase with age, hence the outdated term “senile wart”. They are not warts and, rather than being viral, are the result of excessive growth of epidermal (skin) cells. Although the exact cause is not known, they tend to be more common in sunlight exposed areas.

Their surface can vary from slightly rough to very hard and crusty with colour ranging from pale to very dark brown. They can be from a few millimetres to several centimetres across and sometimes they can become sore or itchy.

On dark skinned people, the same growths can form in clusters or chains in which case they are called Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra.

Many people feel they are highly disfiguring and will conceal them with clothing whenever possible. Since they are usually raised, concealing those on the face with make-up is rarely successful.

At one time they could be removed on the NHS, generally by cryotherapy (freezing), but this is now very rare as these benign growths are considered only to be a cosmetic issue, not a medical one.

Advanced electrolysis is an excellent treatment for removal of these blemishes and generally leaves little or no evidence of the defect. Once healing is complete the skin is flat and soft.

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

What’s on for families in

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Conkers Annual Ghostly Encounter If you and the family are feeling extra brave then why not try Conkers Annual Ghostly encounter at the Waterside Centre? For four evenings from Saturday 28th October to Tuesday 31st October you can take on the h ghostly ghouls, witches and trollss in the haunted woods. You can also ttake a trip on the runaway train, boogie aat the Ugly Bugs Disco and even watch a Halloween film special in the 4D cin nema.

See www.visitconkers.com for full details.

The National Forest Adventure Farm

Calke Abbey’s annual Pumpkin Party

Eare promising hair-raising fun witth a whole host of events in their Halloween Spooktacular kta l from 20th to 29th October. This includes a tractor ride to the Pumpkin Patch to pick your own, learning how to terrify your friends at Scare School, broomstick training, haunted houses, tracking down the Mummies hidden in the Mini Maize, spooky stories and of course, pumpkin carving. Find out more info and book online at www.adventurefarm.co.uk

is on Thursday 26th October from 11am to 3.30pm. Families can go along to the gardens (a garden ticket will be required), where they can buy a pumpkin from the display, or bring their own pumpkin. The children can then carve their pumpkins choosing from lots of spooky designs and with plenty of volunteers around to help.

They can then add their pumpkin to the display or take it home. The tunnels will also be decked out with spooky pumpkins – are you brave enough to venture in?

Copper Leaf Craft Café Copper Leaf Craft Café in Ashby are running an all-inclusive “Family Craft & Cafe “ special offer of just £20 for an hour’s crafting which will include Halloween “make n takes” such as Scratch Art pumpkin fridge magnets from Monday 23rd to Saturday 29th October. Booking is essential. You also get a 10% discount if you show your copy of their Ashby Life advert. See their Facebook page for details.

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Melbourne Animal Farm Melbourne Animal Farm are hosting their Halloween Spooktacular on Friday 27th October between 3pm and 5pm. Join them for a spooky walk through the woods and visit the little haunted house. Fancy dress is optional but much more fun! Then enjoy pumpkin carving. This is a ticket only event.

Tickets cost £12 per child. Call 07869 111 058 to book.

Cattows Farm If Halloween is all about pumpkins in your house then look no further than Cattows Farm in Heather is the place to pick your own pumpkin.

They have one of the largest pumpkin patches in the Midlands with over 10,000 to choose from so you’re sure to find the perfect one. See www.pick-your-own.pumpkins.co.uk for more info and opening times.

Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre are celebrating Halloween on Friday 27th October with a kids disco from 6pm to 8.30pm. There will be fun with lots of dancing, sweets and party games including Bingo Boo and the Mummy Game. There will also be prizes for the best Fancy Dress.

Tickets cost £5 per child and £1 per adult and includes a free punch and Halloween biscuit.

Spaces are limited so it’s best to book in advance. Call 01283 217 200.

Our What’s On page at www.ashbylife.co.uk has details of local events and ideas for many more family days out. Upload details of your events at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-new-event.html And follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all that’s happening locally.

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Markfield is a fantastic commuter village and home to a wealth of local amenities. This desirable village is surrounded by beautiful Leicestershire countryside, whilst being conveniently situated for access to Ashby, Leicester and Loughborough and the M1.

Beautifully presented throughout, this four/five bedroom detached home affords an abundance of superb living accommodation. The airy and spacious interior includes a contemporary kitchen, re-fitted to a superb standard, a spacious dining room with double doors into the triple aspected sitting room.

There is also a second sitting room with potential to be utilised as a fifth bedroom and a good-sized utility room.

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to three of the four bedrooms, including the master bedroom suite complete with en suite and walk in wardrobe. There is also a refitted family bathroom and a staircase from the hallway rising to a fourth bedroom.

The property sits impressively on a plot exceeding 1/3 of an acre, with stunning, wrap-around mature gardens affording complete privacy. There is an ample driveway providing generous off road parking and a detached double garage.

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Financial advice from our financial adviser Ian Staley Contact 01530 567020

IN THIS WORLD, NOTHING IS CERTAIN BUT DEATH AND TAXES

In this first of a two-part article on estate planning we will take a brief look at some of the main allowances and techniques used to reduce inheritance tax, or ‘IHT’. In a short article, we can only briefly touch on each issue and with each there are many intricacies to be considered. Only individual advice can establish if something is appropriate to you.

Inheritance tax is a one-off tax paid on the value of an estate (i.e. your assets) over £325,000, the current ‘nil-rate band’. The Net estate, after deducting exemptions, reliefs and nil-rate band is taxed at 40% (or 36%, if 10% or more of your net estate is left to charity).

1. Residential nil-rate band – available when a residence is passed on death to direct descendants i.e. a child (including a step-child, adopted or foster child) of the deceased and their lineal descendants. Buy to-Lets do not qualify. This is currently £100,000 increasing to £175,000 by 2021. On estates over £2 million there is a taper to reduce this allowance.

2. Inherited Allowances – the unused balance of either of the above ‘bands’ can be passed to a spouse. On the second death of a couple the total allowance will be £1 million (by 2021).

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3. Gifts – you may not have to pay IHT on your assets if you give them away. Certain gifts are IHT free; gifting excess income being one of the lesser known IHT free areas. Generally, larger gifts are known as‘potentially exempt transfers’and the better known‘7-year rule’applies to these.

4. Reliefs – there are number of reliefs and allowances that apply to businesses (you own, or have shares in) and Business Property Relief (BPR) is an area commonly used by clients when putting together an IHT strategy. Other reliefs can apply to specialist assets e.g. Agricultural Property Relief, Woodland Relief, and Heritage assets. Specialist advice is necessary if planning is undertaken in these areas.

In our next article, we will look at the more commonly used strategies of Trusts, Pensions and Life Assurance, and the role they can play in reducing IHT. If you would like to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your estate planning or to look at any other financial needs, please contact Ian Staley Financial Planner at DGS Independent Financial Planners Limited on 01530 567020.

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Bridge & Afterno on Tea

At Willesley Park Golf Club on Friday 27th October. Bridge will start between 1.15p m and 1.30pm with tea at 4.30pm. Tickets co st £10. Generous prize s and a raffle. All in aid of Cancer Research UK and Heart Research UK. Please contact Jo an on 07510 681 587 or Liz on 01530 560 638.

Fundraiser for Spi Sp p key ey y Cri Crritt ttte ers rs Hed edg d e eh hog Care Coffee Morning to be held at the Ashb y Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby on 28th October from 10.30am to help raise funds to continue carin g for the many sick, injured and orph aned hedgehogs that require treatment.

There will be various stalls selling hedgehog themed items, including hedgehog socks, scarves, cuddly toys, greeting cards, Christmas cards & Hedgehog calen dars and of course a raffle. Entry free.

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Concordia &G of music to uests will perform a variety help Ashb y Methodis raise fund t Church s on 7th O ct ob at 7.30pm at Ashby M er. The show starts eth on Burton Road. Ticke odist Church ts available Church or at at Ashby T IC. Please ca the 4 1 1 7 67 o r ll 01530 07 7 3 6 02 6 5 96 .

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In support of local charity Hospice Hope on Wednesday 25th October at New Lount Bowling Club, Gelsmoor from 10am to 1pm.

Entrance is £3 and includes free coffee/tea and a slice of cake. Lots of stalls to peruse.

Contact Jane Hagreen at info@hospicehope. org.uk or call 07935 800 658 for more information.

Kids Me essy Pl P ay Ashby Methodist Church are launchin g MESSY CHURCH on the last Thursday of ever y month.

Pop along between 3.30pm and 5pm for crafts, bible stories, food and of course lots of fun.

Free and open to all families. Call Rev. Jacky on 01530 412 298 or email her at revja ckygoaten@ aol.co.uk for more details.

Coo cili Ashby Town Counci i etings eeti of Mee n a endar Ca Calen Planning & Transportation Committee Meeting 6.30pm to 7pm, Licensing Committee Meeting 7pm to 7.30pm on Monday 9th October. Events & Entertainment Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on Monday 16th October.

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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ASHBY LIBRARY NEWS Join us for the 0-5 years Halloween event at Ashby Library on Tuesday 24th October with Lion Learners. So that everyone can meet the creepy crawlies and spooky animals there are two sessions; 4.00pm4.30pm and 4.45pm-5.15pm. £2 a child Booking is essential so call 0116 3055917 to book now.

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 11.15am to 11.45am, come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting place for new and expectant parents: free advice and information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust.

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

COLOURING CLUB All are welcome to the new ‘Colouring Club’ which is an ideal way to release your inner artist. Meet every Tuesday 2pm-3pm to choose a picture from a range of beautiful colouring books. All materials are provided. Drop in, free session.

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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FITNESS TIPS WITH FITNESS REPUBLIC

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I truly believe that fitness is for everybody. As I have talked about before, I personally started training at an early age and it was one of the best things I ever did.

You don’t have to be an elite sports athlete - I’m not! You don’t have to have the physique of a Greek god - I don’t! You don’t have to live up to anybody’s standards except your own.

That’s one of the philosophies of Fitness Republic.

We want you to be the best you can be in your own skin. Everybody has a different genetic makeup and there are many body types, but what is important is you and your body.

Family is also really important to us here at Fitness Republic. I started the club with my wife almost 8 years ago, and we had a 2 year old little girl with another on the way. I try to encourage them (now 7 & 8) to come in the gym and just be within the environment so hopefully in the years to come they will develop the fitness bug like I did.

Although we regularly have Kids Zumba classes in the holidays, this summer saw the start of our Fit Kids Club. Each week we had 4½ hours of exercise, learning and craft for 5-12 year olds.

It was a great success and so fantastic to see kids excited about and enjoying exercise whilst learning about nutrition too.

old at Fitness Republic, all the way up to any age – we have members 70 years plus! We offer unique family memberships to encourage this too. This ties in with another great philosophy of ours that health and fitness should not only be fun but also very social. I have personally made lots of friends at Fitness Republic and love chatting and laughing with everyone in the club.

Today, there are many places to train and ways to keep fit, which is great as it’s becoming more and more important for us to stay healthy. However, at Fitness Republic we are deeply committed to helping you exercise correctly and safely, as we only have the best instructor team who are dedicated to help you be the very best you can, in an environment that you feel totally at home, confident and at ease.

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Notice is hereby given that The Cocktail Bar have applied to North West Leicestershire District Council for a variation in respect of 13 and 14 Rushtons Yard.

The nature of the application includes amendment of a plan to include an extended outdoor area, change of licensing hours for entertainment and to include off sales of alcohol.

Full details of the application can be viewed at the NWLDC Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FJ or at www.nwleics.gov.uk.

Any person who wishes to make any representations regarding this application should submit their comments in writing to the above address no later than 19th October 2017.

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There are many ways to celebrate Bonfire Night from a few sparklers in the back garden to a small local display and then there’s the UK’s Biggest 360 Fireworks Display. With 55,000 fireworks – your night is guaranteed to go with a bang!

On Saturday 4th November at Cattows Farm in Heather the fun begins from 2.30pm and continues through to 9.00pm. It’s definitely a family event with fairground rides and the chance to meet your children’s favourite characters. However, there’s also plenty for the grown ups with food stalls, a fully licensed bar and a live bands stage. All this before the fireworks begin at 7.30pm.

See www.360fireworks.co.uk for full details including prices & tickets One lucky person could WIN two tickets to this year’s UK’s Biggest 360 Fireworks Display.

To be in with a chance of winning simply mail us at: Fireworks Competition, Ashby Life, Rockleigh House, 37 Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2LF or email us at: competition@ashbylife.co.uk with the subject line ‘UK’s Biggest 360 Fireworks Display Competition’ and your contact details.

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PARENTING

Helping children to

deal with big emotions

It can be bewildering when your child has a meltdown, as the reason for it often seems pretty minor. However, while children may think they’re upset because their sibling got an extra sweet or because they want to carry on watching TV, there’s often an underlying issue.

Tiredness, hunger and sugar crashes can all make children over-emotional. Of course, children often won’t realise why they’re feeling like they do and may be very quick to tell you that no they’re not hungry, they’re cross because you’re just being SO UNFAIR. Children also often store up any anxieties and let them loose in a safe place, i.e. at home. An argument with a friend at school, for instance, can result in a shouting match over switching the TV off at home.

Or, if your child is worried that you might love their siblings more than you love them, a perceived unfairness can be a trigger to letting that worry come out.

A worry box can be a useful tool for discovering any underlying anxieties that may be bothering your child. Help them to decorate a cardboard box and write ‘Our worry box’ on the side. Encourage your child to write down when something is worrying them, and to pop it in the box. If they’re too young to write their worry down, they could draw it or ask you to write it for them. Just the act of getting it down on paper can sometimes help children to work through the issue. Pick a quiet time, when your child seems at ease, to take out a piece of paper and discuss the worry. If your child is still feeling anxious about the issue, they can put it back in the box. Otherwise they can throw it away.

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lived. Speaking in a low, soothing voice can help children to calm down. Just repeating that they’re OK and that you’re here can be all that’s needed.

Keeping calm when you’re being screamed at is certainly difficult, but reciprocating will just escalate the situation. If you need to walk away and take a few minutes to breathe deeply, then do so.

Young children aren’t always capable of logic, so attempting to reason with them often won’t help.

Likewise, telling them to calm down, to stop crying, or to ‘suck it up’ will just make things worse.

While giving in to your child’s demands can sometimes diffuse the situation, it won’t uncover any underlying causes for the meltdown and can make things worse in the long run. That being said, it’s always a good idea to properly consider their request before a situation escalates. It’s often very easy to say ‘no’ without actually considering whether there’s room to meet halfway.

Once your child has calmed down, you might want to sit with them while they eat a non-sugary snack. Big emotions can be scary and tiring for children. It will take years for them to develop the mental capacity to be able to properly control their emotions, so don’t try to make them feel guilty about losing control. Instead, ask whether they want to talk about what just happened and about how they’re feeling. A hug can go a long way towards making both of you feel better too.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS

October Museum News The Museum is looking for groups or individuals to mount temporary exhibitions in the Loudoun Gallery next year. Normally these last for two months and can be on any topic. We would be delighted to hear from anyone interested. In the past we have had good displays from the Scouts and Guides, church groups, a local photographer and the hockey club.

The Museum has just acquired equipment capable of digitising glass plate negatives and acetate negatives, up to maximum 10” x 8” in size (approx. 24.5 x 20.3cm).

Our Archival Department is happy for you to bring in any glass plate negatives or acetate negatives you may have which refer to Ashby’s history and could be of interest to the town and its people. We would then scan them and give you a digital copy. In return we will retain a copy for our archives. Who knows what hidden gems may lurk in your attic or at the back of a drawer.

There will be a Kids’ Club on Saturday 7th October.

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Friends of Ashby Museum Thanks to all who attended the Tollgate Brewery talk.

We have our FOAM Annual General Meeting at 10 a.m. on October 21st at the museum. This is not just for members but also members of the public who have an interest in the museum. If you are interested in what FOAM does to help the museum, or you are interested in joining us, then please do come along.

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MONEY MATTERS

Should I transfer my Final Salary Pension –

Yes or No?

In recent years, I have been asked this question quite often. When I come to answer it, you might think that I sound like a politician being interviewed by Jeremy Paxman – anything but a straight answer! However, being brutally honest, your circumstances are unique so a straight ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ is an unqualified flip of a coin. Giving up a very valuable guaranteed income for a seemingly generous cash lump sum is a big step, so my qualified position always starts from a “No” unless together, we can prove saying ‘Yes’ is more beneficial to you now and for the long term.

So, what is a final salary pension? It is one which pays a retirement income based on a percentage of your final salary and length of service either at retirement, or at the date of leaving the company or the scheme closing (which is a common situation today). These pensions tend to offer inflation protection so you don’t lose out if you decide not to take your pension straightaway, plus dependent benefits.

You will have many reasons you are now, quite rightly, considering your long term retirement strategy. For instance: The Chancellor’s introduction of ‘Pension Freedom’ in March 2014; very low interest rates increasing the transfer values; employers moving away from Final Salary schemes and understandable concern about high profile pension schemes been in deficit like BHS and Tata Steel reported earlier this year.

It is very easy to accept a seemingly high cash transfer value offer. They have primarily risen due to falling interest rates and lower returns on government bonds, and when interest rates fall in this way, it becomes more expensive for companies to pay pensioners their incomes. BUT is it right for you?

Your situation is unique, so you need advice based on your circumstances. It is vital to conduct a variety of stress tests. Look at various “what if” scenarios.

Include all your other long term savings and assets, then establish what your best choice is for the future.

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Kevin Cunningham Bleathwood IFA Ltd cannot put the ‘genie back in the bottle’ - it cannot be reversed, so you need to know the facts unique to your situation and this could involve seemingly unconnected issues such as your state of health, tax implications, family and life aspirations.

When taking expert financial advice it is become common place for a two stage process to be considered. Stage 1 – pay a fee for an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) to assess your occupational scheme, complete the research and stress testing, consider the ‘what ifs’, considering your unique circumstances and objectives. If the answer is NO, retain the valuable benefits of your scheme. If the recommendation is YES, a further fee is charged to implement advice and transfer out of the scheme into a personal arrangement.

Not all financial advisers can offer this type of advice.

We are required to hold specialist qualifications, so do check when considering consulting an IFA - Only deal with companies authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can check authorised companies by calling 0800 111 6768.

It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make this year, if not this decade. It can take many weeks or even months to collect the information needed to ensure the advice offered is appropriate to your situation. Your decision is something not to be rushed – it is your money – it is your future. Get the qualified advice you need to make an educated decision.

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ON THE BEAT What is knife crime?

Knife crime includes: - carrying a knife - trying to buy a knife if you are under 18 threatening someone with a knife • owning a banned knife - injuring or fatally wounding somebody with a knife - intent to injure or harm somebody with a knife - a robbery or burglary where a knife was carried as a weapon

What’s the law?

Setting aside the damage inflicted by a knife on a life, the potential legal consequences for those who carry, and use a knife in acts of violence, are severe.

For simply carrying a knife in a public place the maximum penalty if convicted is four years in prison.

For offences when a knife is used on another person or in the commission of a crime, the punishments become even more life-changing.

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intent, from attempted murder to manslaughter and ultimately murder. Such offences can lead to many years in prison.

If someone is injured or killed by a knife while you are present you too could be prosecuted.

What is Leicestershire Police doing to tackle knife crime?

We’ve launched our “Lives Not Knives” campaign to drive home the message of the devastating consequences knife crime can have and what could happen if you are caught carrying a weapon.

The campaign will involve a knife amnesty with a series of amnesty bins being placed in six police stations for people to dispose of bladed weapons anonymously.

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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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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.

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BODY MATTERS

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be S.A.D.

Autumn approaches and as the dark nights begin to close in those that suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, will notice a gradual return of their symptoms.

SAD is a form of depression, winter depression to be more specific. The symptoms of SAD are the same as depression. Clients report a low mood along with a general reluctance to take part in activities, an increase in appetite and difficulty with getting up in the morning.

SAD has a real physiological basis. Due to the lack of daylight in winter, changes occur in the level of production of the hormones melatonin and serotonin and there are also changes to the internal body clock.

So, what can you do if you suffer from SAD, or if you simply wish to feel better during the dark winter months? Stay active if at all possible; a walk during daylight hours can dramatically improve your mood. Try to reduce stress, take up a new hobby

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Ashby Relief in Sickness Fund

Each month we take a look at a local charity and the work they do in our community as well as how we can offer them support. This month our chosen charity is well and truly local and this time we’re taking a look at how they could help you….

Let’s start with a bit of background; The Ashby Relief in Sickness Fund came into being when a house near Ashby Hospital was sold in the 1970s and the money put into a trust fund. Previously, the house had been used to provide accommodation for the District Nurses in the days prior to the introduction of the NHS. Originally, the land for the house had been given by the Trustees of Ashby Hospital and the house built with money that had been donated by members of the public.

Because of this, it seemed only right that the money from the sale of the house should be used for the benefit of the residents who lived in the area where the original money had been collected i.e.

Ashby and Blackfordby.

To this day the Fund is used to provide help to those who may be struggling financially as a

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result of sickness, disability or infirmity. “Sickness” includes both physical and psychological illnesses.

The money from the sale of the house has been invested and the interest on these investments is allocated to those who apply for help.

The Fund is overseen by trustees who are drawn from medical, religious, civic and legal backgrounds and on average they are able to offer around five grants of £200 to £250 each year. Recent examples include providing money to help with hospital visiting costs and the cost of respite care.

Other examples have been to give money for a new battery for an electric buggy and financial assistance towards electric equipment to help a stroke patient.

If you live in Ashby or Blackfordby and you, or a member of your household, is ill and money is tight, then the Ashby Relief in Sickness Fund may be able to help you. If you would like to enquire or simply find out more details then phone 01530 414 111 and ask to speak to Leanne Cooper, who is the Clerk to the Fund.

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HERITAGE CENTRE

All change at St. Helens This summer the annual award of ‘Funniest Joke Of The Fringe’ at the Edinburgh Festival was won by: “I’m not a fan of the new pound coin, but then again, I hate all change.”

We all know how difficult change can be. But recently, here at St Helen’s, we have been embracing all sorts of change.

One of the biggest changes is our wonderful new building, The St Helen’s Community Heritage Centre, resplendent and ready to go as an amenity for the community and the church. It is already attracting ‘hirers’, regular and one-off, and we’re happy to show people around - we love showing it off!

Any new building brings change and we’re busy learning about the intricacies of an electronic key system, an industrial dishwasher, a self-locking freezer, heating controls and lighting dimmers and sound systems and ...

Of course, it has brought new opportunities for us as a congregation too. We now offer a ‘Brunch on Sunday’ before our All-Age Worship – and who can resist change if it involves a bacon sandwich and a cup of good coffee? We also do Soul Food: If you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s and would relish being cooked for one evening a month, with the opportunity to meet with others in the same ‘tribe’, then it’s for you.

So bring it on. We’re discovering we like change.

Another Edinburgh Fringe finalist acknowledged the positive benefits of change too, asking, “I wonder how many chameleons snuck onto the Ark?” Open Mornings St Helen’s Community Heritage Centre will be open for visits by members of the community on the morning of Saturday October 7th, and then every Wednesday 10am - 4pm, Saturday morning 10am to 12pm and Sunday afternoon 2pm to 4pm.

Heritage Talks at St Helen’s Community Heritage Centre There has been a tradition of lectures at St Helen’s Church since at least the 16th century. The last regular lectures to be held in the church were the Ashe Lectures, which brought many well-known faces to the church in the 20th century: Lord Fisher of Lambeth, the Rt Revd Dr George Carey

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(then Archbishop of Canterbury) and the Rt Revd David Jenkins (Bishop of Durham) to name but a few. These lectures date back to 1654, when Francis Ashe, a wealthy merchant and a citizen of London, decided to repay his own success in life by giving a gift of £20 per annum to provide in the Parish Church a weekly lecture by a “godly, orthodox and ordained minister.” The lectures became annual events, the last of which was in 2003.

St Helen’s has recently been developing its heritage activities with the help of a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant. As part of the Heritage-related activities offered here, we are re-introducing a lecture series, a regular series of talks about subjects related to the church and its past.

All talks will begin at 7.30pm in the Hastings Room in the Community Heritage Centre. £3 entry includes light refreshments. The first talk will take place on Monday 2nd October and Margaret King tells the story of Ithiel Smart 1598-1661, one time vicar of Ashby. He was described as “A famous Divine and a painful preacher.”

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N W L D C Area Co-ordinator If you’ve been to Ashby Library recently you may well have met Andrew Barson, a new source of support for the local community.

Andy is a Local Area Co-ordinator for North West Leicestershire and in particular; the Ashby de la Zouch town area.

Andy works for Leicestershire County Council and his role sits within the Public Health department, but his work covers many different and varying aspects of life within our local area. ‘Community’ is the key word Andrew uses to describe what he does. Andy can simply be a source of information, or he can support you to find the right people and get the right help from local services or groups that you need.

Alternatively, he can offer residents in the Ashby de la Zouch town area both short term and

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If you or someone you know may benefit from meeting Andrew then you can give him a call on 07712 324 253 or drop him an email at andrew. barson@leics.gov.uk. Andrew will also be in Ashby Library on Mondays between 10am and 12pm if you’d prefer a face to face chat. You might even get a cup of tea.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Community garden Locally there are several garden projects involving volunteers and charities. At the top of Market Street the Rotary Club of Ashby de la Zouch are making a splendid job of refurbishing a patch of garden. They have made gravel and terraced framework for plants.

On the opposite side just across from the Rotary project, the ladies of the WI have been maintaining the planting areas by the seating.

However, let me tell you about a bigger scale project that our local Ibstock neighbours have been working on. The Ibstock Community Garden was set up in 2011. Land was restored which had been derelict for over 20 years. A new productive garden was made where people of all ages could come and grow food together. The main growing space was cleverly set out in a concentric circle design with 48 plots of various sizes. Groups or individuals could take on a free plot to grow food or herbs for themselves or the community.

Presently there are 4 plots available for any willing volunteers. The garden has an outer ring of espalier pear trees neatly tied and pruned which produced a bumper autumn harvest. There is an apple orchard too and of course a large composting area. There is a blue painted cart which is used as a raised planting bed that

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By local garden designer, Francesca Sinclair For bespoke contemporary and traditional garden design www.francescasinclair.co.uk – 07901 547 360 is accessible for wheelchair users. Surprisingly there is an amusing duo of old rowing boats which have been cleverly utilised as feature planting beds too. The poly tunnel, for the growing and over wintering of tender plants, has been recently refurbished. In the heart of a busy residential and working centre, there is now a quiet oasis which requires continued support and use.

Community tea and cake sales together with the opportunity to buy the local grown produce puts funds back in to the garden. As an extension of this community garden the most recent scheme has been the under 5’s play area. Here Ibstock in Bloom planted impressive perennial and grass beds and the students of the Community College made a large piece of outside art, proudly displayed on the wall.

Ibstock has a third community space which is earmarked as an outdoor recreation place for older children. It will hopefully be developed when local council funds and details are decided. More information is available at www.e-voice.org.uk/ ibstock-garden All community gardens are an illustration of local individuals who work hard to support these projects with other bodies such as charities schools and councils. See this month’s Ibstock Surgery News for details of their efforts.

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A WALK IN THE FOREST

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TThis walk is a little further out than usual u but well worth the trip. Beaco on Hill Country Park is a beautiful spot H and a there is lots to see and do on this t walk making it ideal for a family trip out. En route you can spot the chainsaw carvings, explore the spooky rhododendron labyrinth and look out rhodod o for the alpacas, cattle and sheep which graze the c hillside. The paths h are all good but be prepared for a bit of a climb - the views make it well worth the effort v though. There is a charge for the car park which ha works on a ticket system with a machine to pay before leaving. It cost me ÂŁ3 for 2 hours parking - the walk takes a little under 90 minutes but you may well want to stay longer. There are ar plenty of good places to enjoy a picnic.

Beacon Hill Country Park is close e to Woodhouse Eaves, just outside Loughborough h. Our walk starts from the Upper Car Park (1) which is accessed from Beacon Road. For Sat Nav users, the postcode is LE12 8SP. Leave the car park via the wide hard path that curves up the hillside taking you to the right of the beacon (2). You will soon arrive at a wooden barrier with w a carving of a shepherd beside it. Turn left here and then follow the path through a small metal al gate onto the hillside. Leaving the gravel path bear right up r the grass to visit the trig point at the summit of the m hill (3) and enjoy the far reaching views. s Bear left to rejoin the gravel path and then stay a on this path as it takes you around the hillside. You Yo will pass a sign telling you about the geologyy of the area and then, as you drop back downhill,l, a wonderful carving of a face. After a while a second small metal gate will take you off the hillside and an into a flatter, more wooded area.

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will pass by Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hut, the working area of the parkss Artist in Residence, Peterr Leadbeater. Soon the Lower L C Car Park is visible ahead of you.. Before reaching the car park there is an impressively large sculpture of an axe m man (4) - turn right by this sculpture, following w a green arrow for the labyrinth onto a grassy path uphill. At the top of this path h turn left, again following a labyrinth arrow. Stay on this gravel path for a short distance and d then, just before reaching the end of the path, turn right to access the labyrinth. h.

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A spooky looking ng path along a boardwalk takes you into the labyrinth - keep left where the path spllits. Carry on n around the labyrinth (5) until you u see a small wooden gate through oo the bushes on your left. Turn left, go th hrough the h gate and, leaving the laabyyriinth beh hind you, turn right along a the gravel ra path. This path curves around c n the opposite side of o the hill. Stay on it until you go through a wide w gateway in a dry stone wall (6) where the path enters s a more wooded area. Immediately after this o hi gateway at turn right t ht onto a narrow track that leads up a slope with w the dry stone wall on your right At the top op of the slope p you reach the same labyrinth signpost s that you passed earlier, but from the opposite direction c this time. m Turn left (away from the labyrinth) along al the hardcore path. a

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VENTURE THEATRE NEWS

All change at Venture Theatre!

Over the next few months the Ashby Dramatic Society are having a change of image! Not only to modernise the overall look of the Venture Theatre and the Society but to tie this in with the changes happening in Ashby as a whole.

again, or it’s always been something you’ve really wanted to do, then come on down to our club nights and introduce yourself. We go to the theatre every Monday after 8pm for an informal get together and always welcome new potential members.

With this will be a brand new logo, signage, website and we’re even reupholstering the seats!

We’ve decided to do this not only because it does desperately need updating, but also to encourage a younger crowd to attend the performances. We want to shout out that there is a theatre in Ashby and it’s open to everyone! We’re hoping the revamp of our image will provide us with this – so watch this space!

Whether you’re 16 or 99 you will always receive a warm welcome. Not only do we put on several productions throughout the year (We’re in the midst of our last minute production of ‘Journey’s End’ right now) but we also host acting workshops and Jazz nights and are looking to do more and different things in the future.

We’re also always on the lookout for new and local talent, so if you’re thinking of taking up acting

Email VentureTheatreMarketing@gmail.com if you would like to find out more.

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BEAUTY TIPS

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the UK. Thankfully, it’s also one of the most treatable, with 87% of women now surviving for at least five years after diagnosis.

The earlier you catch it, the more treatable it is. So put down this magazine and cop a feel!

It’s best to check your breasts and armpits regularly for any changes. You’re not just looking for lumps – other symptoms include discharge, pain and a change in appearance, such as dimpled skin. Most changes turn out to be nothing, but do book yourself in for a check-up if you find anything, just to be sure.

And now on to the fun stuff…

From mugs to mints, there are loads of charity products out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year. Do read the pack to see how much is being donated though, as in some cases it’s less than 5%.

Neal’s Yard Remedies is donating £1 for every Organic Roll on Deodorant (£8) bought in October. Rich in skin-loving essential oils and natural ingredients, the deodorants are very refreshing, smell divine and protect from odour for up to 24 hours.

Donations are going to The Haven, a national charity offering support to people affected by breast cancer.

Elemis is a long-term supporter of breast cancer charities. This year the beauty brand has released a limited edition Pro-Collagen Marine Cream.

The cream has won numerous awards and has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and leave skin feeling firmer. It’s one of Elemis’s bestselling products – one Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is sold every nine seconds! The limited edition jar is being sold for £99. While the price seems steep, the normal 100ml jar is £140, so you’ll save £41, as well as helping to support Breast Cancer Care.

Elemis has pledged to donate £25,000 from sales.

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How do I CHECK my breasts?

Check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collarbone for changes.

A change in size or shape

Redness or a rash on the skin and/or around the nipple

Discharge (liquid) that comes from the nipple without squeezing

A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue

A change in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling (like orange skin)

Your nipple becoming inverted (pulled in) or changing its position or shape

A swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone

Constant pain in your breast or your armpit

In the market for some new hair styling products? Heated styling company ghd has raised more than £10 million for breast cancer charities over the last 13 years. This year they’ve launched the ghd Pink Blush Collection. The range includes a limited edition Platinum Styler (£165), Air Hairdryer (£99) and Paddle Brush (£20), with £2 to £10 being donated to Breast Cancer Now from each sale.

Estée Lauder has been supporting breast cancer charities for several years, raising more than $65 million globally. Several of the Estee Lauder companies are releasing limited edition products in support of breast cancer research this year, including Bobbi Brown. The Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzing Powder Set includes a flattering pink cheek powder and a mini face brush. The set costs £35, with 20% of the sale price going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Jo Malone London is donating £5 from the sale of every Red Roses 100ml Cologne (£88) sold throughout the month of October. Beloved by celebs such as Sophie Dahl, Red Roses is inspired by seven different roses and has notes of violet, citrus and honey.

It’s a lovely fresh fragrance and really conjures up images of summer evenings in the garden.

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YOUR WELLBEING

Shining the Spotlight on Mindfulness How many times have you asked your mind to do something and uninvitedly your mind does something else? Or felt overwhelmed by the amount of thoughts flitting through your mind, to then follow this alternative train of thought, taking you further away from the present moment and perhaps reality.

When the demands of life take over, multi-tasking is considered important. But during the rush to complete necessary tasks, you may find yourself losing connection with what’s happening now and how you’re feeling.

Our minds can become habitually distracted and those thoughts can be difficult to silence.

Mindfulness is the deliberate act of bringing our attention to the present moment as it happens, free from judgement. With practice we can become aware of the uncontrolled ‘traffic’ of thoughts and guide them consciously, zooming in and out of things we choose to focus on.

Mindfulness allows you to anticipate the inevitable coming and going of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, etc. so they can pass by without keeping hold of them. It serves as space between strong emotions/ thoughts and actions allowing us more time to react and/or make better decisions. Being mindful helps us

to savour the pleasures in life, being fully present and engaged.

Mindfulness practice incorporates a range of techniques from many successful and effective therapies. The benefits can include: • Stress Reduction • Improved Concentration • Improvement in Working Memory • Less Emotional Reactivity • Increased relationship satisfaction Futureminds are now offering Mindfulness Practice either individually or as part of a group. For details please email us on info@futureminds.co.uk.

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Wednesday 11th October The Hermitage Park Hotel, Coalville. 5.30pm SPEAKERS: Shereen Richardson from Interserve - FREE training courses for NWL Businesses

Fully funded courses NOW available for a limited time only.

Jo Maltby from the LLEP The latest European grant and loan funding for SMEs.

Times & Locations: We aim to meet at 5:30pm for refreshments, with the meeting starting at 6pm. The meeting is normally concluded by 7.00pm.

Afterwards, you’re welcome to stay for informal networking.

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CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP Facts & Figures for March • We dealt with 4,854 calls • Our secretaries dealt with 502 referrals • We dealt with 1,889 electronic prescriptions • There were 278 DNA appointments We thank everyone who contacted us to cancel their appointment so another patient could use it.

Medicine Waste Did you know that £300 million of NHS taxpayers’ money is spent every year on unused medicines that are thrown away?

Medicines waste can be reduced if we all...

• open prescription bags in the pharmacy - if your bag contains unwanted medicines you can return them to the pharmacist, then and there. You can only do this before you leave the pharmacy.

• remember, ‘don’t tick it if you don’t need it’ - only tick the items you need on your repeat prescription.

The items will not be removed from your repeat prescription.

• talk about our medicines - you can ask your pharmacist to book you a review or ask your GP practice to book you an appointment with their practice pharmacist.

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Everyone has a role to play to reduce medicines waste Carer Mornings We are delighted to announce, that after the success of our carers week, our PPG are able to provide a monthly morning carer sessions from 11:.00-12:30.

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Grab a tree for free 2017 in the National Forest and beyond

Could you help brighten up your garden, street and district by planting a free tree this year?

North West Leicestershire District Council is once again working in partnership with the National Forest Company and HK Wentworth to off ffer f the Free Tree Scheme in an eff ffort f to make our district even greener.

Residents of North West Leicestershire can choose two trees from four varieties and can also apply to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hedge Fundâ&#x20AC;? to order up to 30 metres of hedging.

Holly (ilex aquifolium)

The common holly grows as a shrub or tree and has bright red berries and shiny leaves. The leaves are spiny and have a waxy texture. Holly is evergreen and will grow almost anywhere, including in difficult conditions such as waterlogged or chalky ground. In autumn, leaves turn a rich red colour.

Cherry Plum (prunus cerasifera)

Masses of pure white flowers smother the branches in early March before the leaves appear. This is followed in autumn by tasty red or yellow, spherical cherry plums that grown on mature plants. The cherry plum is a popular ornamental tree for garden and landscaping use.

Hazel (corylus avellana)

One of the smallest native tree species, hazel grows more like a shrub than a tree, only reaching approximately 20 feet in height when mature. Its leaves are comparatively large and round with a distinctive point. The leaves are slightly hairy to the touch and have a wrinkled appearance when fully out.

Whitebeam (sorbus aria)

Is a medium-sized deciduous tree, rather upright when young, with dark green leaves, white-felted beneath, and clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries in early autumn.

The Hedge Fund this year is Hawthorn and Hazel mix with a Whitebeam at 10 metre intervals Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

A fast growing, deciduous hedging plant. It heralds the arrival of spring, has an abundant and spectacular display of white scented blossom and it develops glossy red haws in autumn. It grows to 15 metres but it can be trimmed after flowering or in the autumn to keep it smaller.

You can order online at www.nwleics.gov.uk/freetreescheme2017. The deadline for applications is 27 October. Trees will be available for collection on Sunday 19 November 2017.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

October

Thursday 5th October Funhouse Comedy Club

at the Lyric Rooms, an evening of comedy with Daliso Chaponda, Ian D Montfort, Mark Simmons, Matt Stellingwerf. Compere: Spikey Mike. Doors open 7.30pm. 8.15pm start unless otherwise stated.

Food available 7.30pm to 8pm. For more information call 01530 415 039 or 0115 952 5050. Info www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

Thursday 5th October Ashby Castle WI

Brenda Featherstone, cooking with her daughter, will talk about life on a traditional farm. To include tasting recipes to take home.

2pm to 4pm at Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby. £4 to include tea and cake. All welcome. Please contact Fran Williams on 01530 414 933 or at franceswilliams2@me.com for details.

Tuesday 10th October Ticknall Garden Club

Nick Hamilton, of Barnsdale Gardens, (and son of the late Geoff Hamilton of Gardeners World fame), comes to present a talk on ‘Perfect Perennials’. 7.30pm at Ticknall Village Hall. Members £5/

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Visitors £8 (includes refreshments).

For details call Sally on 01283 214 784 or see www.ticknallgardenclub. org

Wednesday 11th October Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

‘Amber Autumn’ by Peter Armour.

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 12th October LOROS Bridal Event

LOROS is giving brides-to-be the chance to pick up their perfect wedding dress at a bargain price, with hundreds of brand new and pre-loved gowns all priced under £200. For one night only from 4pm to 7pm, the store at 24a Market Street in Ashby will be transformed into a beautiful wedding showroom. Entry free.

Thursday 12th October Tips from the Toolbox

Preparing your garden for winter James, their local horticulturist and gardener, demonstrates how to prune your shrubs and trees ready for winter, followed by an open

Q&A session. The Toolbox will have a variety of garden related products for sale on the evening. Meet at Suzy Q’s café (formally the Larder) next door to the Toolbox. 6pm to 7pm.

Admission is free. Refreshments are available. For more information please call 01530 560 128.

Friday 13th October Beauty and the Beast (PG)

The 2017 adaptation of this classic fairy tale about a monstrouslooking prince and a young woman who fall in love. Packington Memorial Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Adults £4 / children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Saturday 14th October Venture Jazz Club

‘Andrew Hall’s Memories of New Orleans’. A jazz band with pedigree - Andrew lived and performed in New Orleans for many years! Tickets cost £10 available from Ashby Tourist Office Tel. 01530-411767.

Show starts at 8pm at Venture Theatre, Ashby.

Saturday 14th October Wild Food and Bushcraft

Head to beautiful Thornton Reservoir to hone your bushcraft skills and learn about what to eat

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(and not to eat!) in the wild. You will be foraging and cooking food on an open fire from 10am to 3pm.

Tickets cost £30 (£20 for Stepping Stone area residents). Call Clive Forty on 0116 271 0178 or email c.forty@tcv.org.uk

Monday 16th October Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession

A talk by renowned author; Alison Weir about the history behind the fiction. The talk will take place in the Tithe Barn at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. The bar and doors will open at 6.30pm. Alison will talk at 7.00 pm for approx. 45 mins, there will then be an opportunity for questions, followed by book sales and signings. Early booking is recommended – tickets are available at www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk or by calling 01455 290 429.

Tuesday 17th October Tips from the Toolbox

Traditional cleaning/furniture waxes - Join Tina and David the bee farmer, for an insight on natural cleaning products and waxes. Discover the amazing

properties of bicarbonate of soda, citric acid and soda crystals. Find out how furniture waxes are made and why beeswax is the best!

Meet at Suzy Q’s café (formally the Larder) next door to the Toolbox.

6.30pm to 7.30pm. Admission is free. Refreshments are available.

For more information please call 01530 560 128.

Friday 20th October Wildlife in the Garden

Jenny Harris of Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust explains what wildlife might be in your garden and how you can improve it the benefit of all. 7:30pm at Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Rd, Ashby. Entry £3.

Friday 20th October Baroque Theatre Company Presents: The Three Musketeers

A rip roaring, fast paced, swashbuckling show ideal for families (ages 5+). Inventive stagecraft, witty dialogue and with colourful characters from the novel. There will be action and romance galore in this specially commissioned production. 2.30pm at Century Theatre, Coalville.

Adults £10, under 16s £8, Family Ticket, 2 adults, 2 under 16s £32.00. Book tickets now at www. centurytheatre.co.uk or call 01530 278 444.

Wednesday 25th October Ashby Film Nights A Man Called One (12a)

A feel-good black comedy about a grumpy mechanic who’s just lost his job. Ove’s suicide attempts are thwarted by a series of comically mundane interruptions. Swedish with subtitles, but don’t let that put you off! Doors and Bar Open – 7.00 pm, Film Starts at 7.30 pm. The Lyric Rooms, Ashby. Tickets £5 on the door or from Ashby TIC.

Saturday 28th October Annual Jazz Concert

Ashby Hastings Rotary Club Annual Jazz Concert. Proudly presenting ‘The Washington Whirligig Jazz Band’.For tickets please contact Lyn Price on 07968 818 999 or Gerry Barwood on 01455 290 729. Tickets cost £10.00.

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ASHBY CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH

Crazy Times – Crazy People!

What goes on in the world never ceases to amaze, shock and sometimes scare me. Donald Trump becoming the president certainly raised eyebrows last November, yet he continues to keep everyone on their toes with what he might do next.

His latest spat with Kim Jong-un doesn’t fill you with any greater confidence. North Korea threatening “pain and suffering” and Trump responding with “fire and fury like the world has never seen” makes us all hope no one gets trigger-happy with nuclear weapons any time soon.

Sadly human nature never changes. We’ve seen centuries of egotistical power-hungry world leaders who want to make their mark on history. The fact is ‘man’s inhumanity to man’ has only one real solution.

The Bible tells us in Psalm 146 v3-5, “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their

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helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” While world powers think they put themselves in charge the Bible tells us otherwise. Daniel 4 v17 says “…that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. He gives them to anyone he chooses - even to the lowliest of people.” You can really start to see this in the world today!

So as each world leader comes and goes, scrapping for power and popularity, it becomes more and more obvious we should be putting our hope and trust in God, not them.

To find out what the Bible says about our past, present and future, why not come along at 10am any Sunday morning. Discover awesome plans for a peaceful future – plans based on more than missilefiring and name-calling!

Useful Bible passage to look up: Psalm 146 Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby. www.ashbychurch.co.uk

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BOOK REVIEWS

Autumn Entertainment From new releases to true classics, there’s plenty to keep you entertained from our choice of books this month.

How to Stop Time Matt Haig Tom Hazard looks like he’s 40, but he’s been alive for centuries. People notice when you age so slowly, so Tom has to change his identity every eight years – a new name, new job, new friends. Falling in love isn’t an option and it’s best not to get too attached to anyone, as they’ll only die. But Tom craves an ordinary life. Beautifully written, this book is begging to be devoured in one sitting.

Home Fire Kamila Shamsie After years of raising her younger siblings, Isma is free to live her own life and to start a career in America.

Back in the UK, her sister, Aneeka, is struggling in a society that sees her hijab as a threat. Enter Eamonn, the son of a well-known London politician, who will have a lasting effect on both women.

This reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone covers some pretty big issues, from religion, politics and extremism to love and family ties. However, Shamsie’s skilful writing means the themes never suffocate the story. A powerful book.

Entrepreneurial You Dorie Clark If you’re fed up of the daily grind and fancy setting up on your own, this book might prove a good starting point.

The tagline is a good indication of the content – ‘Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive’.

Clark offers advice on choosing what to do, building your brand and finding people to buy from you. There are plenty of case studies to be inspired by and, unlike many other business books, it’s not too heavy a read.

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Extracted Trilogy RR Haywood Harry Madden died after blowing up a German base in WW2. Safa Patel saved the prime minister, before being killed by terrorists.

Ben Ryder was hit by a train while trying to stop armed men blowing up an underground station. Now these three heroes find themselves ‘extracted’ from their untimely deaths, by a man with a time-machine who wants them to save the world. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with a tightly-written plot, great characters and plenty of action.

The Break Marian Keyes Bestselling author Marian Keyes’ latest book centres around forty-something Amy, whose husband Hugh has decided he wants a break. It’s not that he doesn’t love her; he just wants some time for himself. Six months’ worth of time in fact. But if he’s on a break, then surely Amy deserves a bit of freedom too? An amusing, easy read for curling up with on a cold winter’s evening.

The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood Now a critically acclaimed TV series, The Handmaid’s Tale was first published in 1985. The US government has been overthrown by a fundamentalist Christian organisation, which strips women of their rights. Birth rates have plummeted and, as one of the few fertile women left, June is forced to become a handmaid to a powerful commander, Fred. Renamed Offred, her sole purpose is to bear her master’s children. Gripping.

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AMTG NEWS

Vacant positions in A M T G By the time you read this we will have had a most successful concert at the Ivanhoe School on 7th October and now we are moving on to our next production of My Fair Lady at The 400 Hall, Repton which takes place 10-14th April 2018.

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Drop us a line and we will give more information about how to join us.

You don’t need any performing experience, just a desire to try something new, and the whole AMTG team will make sure you wish you had done it before!

We are also looking for help with our Wardrobe department, again please contact us at enquiries@ amtg.org.uk Costumes will be hired, not made, but we always need help with measuring, fitting, small adjustments and repairs so don’t imagine we’re looking for a Saville Row tailor!

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SEASONAL RECIPES

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TOP TIP You can cook the puddings a few hours before serving then simply re-heat in the microwave. Turn out onto a microwave plate and reheat three at a time on High for 30-45 seconds.

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Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides.

2. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest.

in enough boiling water from a kettle to reach halfway up the sides of the basins.

4. Bake for 1 hour, until the puddings have risen and are firm to the touch, and a skewer inserted through the foil of one of the puddings comes out clean. Turn out and serve with custard or cream.

3. Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated, buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a roasting tin and pour

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CHESS PUZZLE

The Irritating Day –

It could be a perfect day. But normally there is some irritation. The delay due to roadworks. The computer cannot load the photos. Or my partner forgot to buy some bread.

In chess, every game has its irritations.

You are sure there is a win with your next move, but it eludes you. Such as with this position here. Obviously White will win.

The challenge is to do it in two moves.

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