Ashby Life Magazine March 2018

MARCH 2018

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With the freezing temperatures outside as I write this it feels strange to be working on our Easter issue and I’m longing for those longer, lighter days with hopefully warmer weather. Nevertheless Easter is only a matter of weeks away and on pages 58 & 59 we have all the details of the local Easter church services.

One thing that always amazes me about Ashby is the sheer volume of local events whatever the time of year. This month we bring you details of the upcoming Town Council events, the Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race, ideas for family fun over the Easter break and our usual What’s On guide for March.

Happy Easter everybody!

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Ashby Town Council News 10 Ashby Lady of Lourdes Church 14 Spotlight On 18 Technology Tips 22 In Your Garden 26 Christadelphian Church 30 What’s On for Families 34 Castle Medical Group News 38 A Walk in the Forest 42 On the Beat 46 Puzzle Page 50 The Ashby Project 54 Beauty Tips 56 Easter Church Services 58 & 59 Interior Design Tips 62 Body Matters 66 Venture Theatre News 70 What’s On 74 & 75 Ashby Museum News 78 Just 4 Fun 82

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Ashby Library News 86 Coalville Literary Festival 88 Fitness Tips 90 & 91 Ashbeian MTG News 94 Quiz 96 Recipe of the Month 98 St Helen’s Church & Heritage Centre 102 Community Board 106 Pet’s Corner 110 Book Reviews 114 Quiz 2 118 Chess Puzzle 122 Puzzle Solutions 124 Business Directory 126

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TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Welcome to the first Town Council newsletter of 2018. We have lots of news to share and plenty of dates for your diary.

However, let’s start by looking back to the close of 2017 and the launch of the new Christmas lights and tree. We’d like to thank everyone for their feedback. All of your views will be considered when we are planning the lighting schemes for 2018 and beyond.

Back to 2018 and we’re very pleased to announce that the 2018/19 budget has been set and charges for Council Tax have been frozen.

The Ashby Neighbourhood Plan is currently with the Examiner and assuming no major issues are raised we will proceed to the next step; a referendum by early Summer.

Blackfordby has now been recognised as an area requiring a Neighbourhood Plan of it’s own. Focus groups have been launched to start looking at the detail of this following a successful meeting on 5th February.

Work on the Ashby Project is well under way across all quarters. The Heritage Quarter team now have a prioritised list of potential improvements to our open spaces and town signage. Work on the car park in North Street, as part of the development of the Culture & Leisure Quarter, has temporarily slowed as the discharge of a planning

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condition for surface water drainage is due from Leicestershire County Council. Nevertheless completion is still expected in late Spring / early Summer. There will be an event to relaunch Ashby Lido (the open air pool) in May. The town walking and cycling strategies are moving forward. As part of the Marketing & Rebranding of the town we have produced three videos promoting the town and the Ashby Project all of which can be viewed on our newly revamped website: www.ashbydelazouch.info Finally we’re working closely with Ashby Town Centre Traders to plan improvements to the shopping centre of the town.

Ashby has some amazing events coming up this year. Here are the highlights for the first half of the year. Look out for later events and more details on all of those listed below in upcoming issues.

EVENT

DATE

Ashby’s Big Tidy Up

Saturday 3rd March

Commonwealth Day

Monday 12th March

Ashby 20 Road Race

Sunday 18th March

Ashby Arts Festival

From Friday 25th May

Ashby Food & Drink Festival

Sat 26th to Sun 27th May

Fake Festival

Saturday 2nd June

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Ashby Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic expands…

Ashby Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic has been well established in Ashby for over 18 years, helping local residents with all types of foot issues from heel pain to nail disorders to corns and calluses.

Eight years ago they relocated to their current premises on The Vaults, South Street complete with a modern ground floor surgery ensuring accessibility for all.

Kath and Louise, the in-house Chiropodists have over thirty years’ experience between them. Both have completed a three-year degree course in Podiatric Medicine at Birmingham School of Podiatry and both graduated with First Class Honours.

Through their careers with the NHS and in private practice they have become well skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of Podiatry and Chiropody.

At the clinic they treat people from all walks of life ranging from children to senior citizens and offer a personal, caring service.

Welcome Juliet!

This month they are delighted to welcome Juliet to the clinical team. Juliet has been working in Leicester NHS and is a diabetes specialist Podiatrist with a special interest in bio-mechanics.

Juliet’s arrival enables the clinic to open for extended hours offering more appointments.

Her specialist knowledge will also be a huge benefit to diabetic patients.

All of the team are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and are

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members of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. They adhere to a strict code of practice which involves updating their professional knowledge and undergoing regular continuing professional development.

Do you have problems with…

Keep your feet in good health health.

Call to make an appointment today on 01530 564200 or pop in to the clinic at 16 The Vaults, South Street, Ashby LE65 1BF

• Foot pain?

• Heel pain?

• Nail disorders and nail care?

• Painful in-growing toenails?

• Corns and calluses?

The clinic offers an extensive list of Podiatry and Chiropody treatments. This includes minor operations to remove painful or infected toenails under local anaesthetic.

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Prevention is the best cure!

Did you know that the foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments? The best way to keep your feet in good health is to take active steps to look after them. The team at Ashby Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic can provide comprehensive advice on posture, footwear and diabetic footcare.

Straightforward changes can make all the difference to keep your feet comfortable and healthy. The team offer great advice and helpful hints on insoles, off-shelf Orthotics and can even refer you for a full bio-mechanical assessment if required.

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ASHBY LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH The Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes was designed by Frederick Walters in the French Romanesque style. The foundation stone was laid in 1913 and most of the building work took place during the Great War. It was almost finished by 1916. Mass and other services were being celebrated by then. However, for various reasons, the Church was not totally complete until the 1920s. Initially the new Church was served by the priest from the established parish of St Charles, Measham, where the Church shared a building with the school. Both Churches were built through the generosity of the Hastings (Loudoun) family, with Flora Paulina Hetty Barbara Hastings, Duchess of Norfolk, leaving jewels in her will to be sold to build Our Lady of Lourdes.

As the Church was mainly built during the war, and because the date of completion is uncertain, the parish community is celebrating our Centenary Year in 2018, the centenary of the end of the war. Bishop Patrick McKinney celebrated Mass for us on Sunday, February 11th, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

We had a wonderful day with a full Church and a celebration lunch at the Royal Hotel.

Ashby Catholic Community is now bigger than

Measham, but St Charles Primary School, now in its own buildings at Measham, still serves the children of both parishes and has strong links with both.

You can find out more about the Church and parish at ololstcharles.blogspot.co.uk or by contacting Father Colin Patey on 01530 412237. The school contact details are on stcharlescatholicprimarymeasham.org, and 01530 270572.

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is nearly here!

WHEN:

Sunday 18th March 2018 at 10am

WHERE: Starting at Upper Packington Road and finishing on the Bath Grounds Ivanhoe Runners are pleased to announce that Aldi Ashby 20 is back in town! The two lap course will circuit around the local villages of Packington, Swepstone, Heather and Normanton Le Heath finishing on Ashby Bath Grounds. The event which is ideally placed for pre spring marathon distance runners has recently received a ‘gold award’ by the British Association of Road Races, who are involved in the governance and standards setting for the sport of road running.

The Aldi Ashby 20 is very much a community event raising over £10,000 for local charities and organisations over the past 5 years. It also brings money to local business including shops, restaurants and hotels. The event has close links with Aldi who this year are supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. The event is also raising money for Heartwize Runners, Hospice Hope and Wishes 4 Kids.

Why not come and support our runners, soak up the atmosphere or even get your children involved in the fun run?

You can come and spectate and cheer the runne ers on during the race. Popullar spots are Packington, Sw wepstone and Heather.

Watch and be in nspired by the finishers at the Bath Grounds.

There will be ho ot food and drinks available here at the race village.

Cheer on the children at the fun run - This is a great opportunity for your children to get active, have fun and feel the sense of achievement running brings.

COURSE MAP

ROAD CLOSURES

The official Temporary Traffic Order is until 5pm and roads will close and reopen in sequence to keep the closures to a minimum duration. Please consider the road closures and plan your journeys accordingly.

One-way operation will be in place for the majority of the race route. Vehicles will not be allowed along the side the runners are on.

The map indicates the direction of the runners. The one way system for cars will therefore be in a clockwise direction of the route.

Two short sections will be fully closed for 10 mins (Upper Packington Rd from Leicester Rd to Lower Packington 9.55-10.05 and Ashby Rd from Lower Packington Road 10.0010.10). Mill St closed 09.05-10.15.

3-way traffic lights will operate from 09.00 – 13.30 at Gallows Lane/Swepstone Road junction.

Directions are in place for traffic from Ashby to get safely and easily to Springs and the new Garden Warehouse on Gallows Lane. The route takes you to Measham, then out on the Swepstone Road to come the other way up Gallows Lane to the two businesses.

Please see our website for more details www.ashby20.co.uk

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

Is your child nervous, scared or anxious

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This month’s spotlight article takes a closer look at an invaluable service available for parents of children with additional special needs.

Does your child struggle in social situations? Are they nervous, scared or anxious at the idea of a haircut?

Tip Top Hair Design based in the Ferrers Centre at Staunton Harold are well known for their hair salon and barber shop but did you know they also have Jigsaw Days especially designed for children with additional special needs, ADHD, Autism and other conditions on the spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders?

Jigsaw Days take place once every eight weeks on a Sunday when the salon is normally closed. You’re guaranteed a private, calm and safe environment.

The salon is well set up with toys, a box of fidget toys and stress balls, games, tablets and PEC cards to help relieve any sensory issues. Snacks and drinks are provided. Plus, every child completing their haircut receives a certificate of their achievement.

The friendly staff; Jacqui and Ruth have hands on experience with these type of needs as both have children on the autistic spectrum. They are well aware how tricky a simple visit to the hair salon can be. For children on the spectrum it can simply be

an overload of sensory issues – hair falling, unusual noises, odd sensations to name but a few.

Since launching in August 2017, the Jigsaw Days have been a huge success with five star reviews and glowing praise from customers. Michelle has been taking her son; Sammy along to the Jigsaw Days and has been bowled over by the service she has received; “They go above and beyond anything I’ve known before (and believe me we’ve tried our share of hairdressers!). They understand. Simple as that.

They understand, accommodate and let him lead Th he haircut. Sammy started off not liking scissors th being used, so they managed with just clippers. b Ruth constantly sweeps hair away from him, as she R kknows this completely freaks him out. Without her doing this I wouldn’t even get him on/off the chair.

He now trusts these two ladies and not only have they helped him get over his fear of scissors he even had his hair washed at the salon today. Sounds like nothing? Any parent with kids on the spectrum will understand... this is major!

I cannot praise Tip Top hair highly enough. They’ve turned around a very traumatic experience (for my son and myself) into one he actually quite looks forward to... Oh, and his hair looks amazing too…”

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There is a great selection of craft and gift shops, tea rooms and a garden centre which makes it an ideal place to visit if you fancy incorporating your appointment with a relaxing trip out.The beautiful park setting means there’s no stressful crowds, or noisy traffic to worry about - and no shortage of parking either.

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NEED HELP WITH PROBATE MATTERS? Our Legal Executive, Sarah Clark is on hand to help…

Based at our Swadlincote office, Sarah began her legal career back in 2005 and since then has gone on to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Working within the probate team, Sarah’s expertise includes will writing, administering estates, Court of Protection and the preparation of Powers of Attorney. Sarah can also help with tax planning and asset protection.

Able to deal with everything from simple wills to more complex matters, including discretionary trusts, if you require support with your probate matters, contact Sarah on 01283 742049 or email sarah. clark@smithpartnership.co.uk.

As a full-service law firm, we can help with all legal matters and our network of eight regional offices ensures we have the expertise you need, whatever your requirements. At our Swadlincote office for example, you’ll find legal expertise in: • • •

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ASHBY EYE CLINIC •Cataracts •Glaucoma •Red Eyes •Dry Eyes •Age Related Macular Degeneration (Dry ARMD) •Floaters•Various other eye conditions Visit Ashby Eye Clinic where you can see a consultant eye surgeon with your eye care issues.

Ashby Eye Clinic is a well equipped private eye clinic and is run by a NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist.

Appointments are by prior booking and are available on Fridays. Please search ‘Ashby Eye Clinic’ in Google for further details and for patient information on various eye conditions.

For further information and an appointment please email us at ashbyeyeclinic@gmail.com or call us on 01530 417415 The Surgery, 30 North Street, Ashby De La Zouch LE65 1HS

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TECHNOLOGY TIPS

Hard Drive Failures and Cloud Backup Here at PC Clinic we are seeing an increase in Hard Drive failure, both on desktop PC’s as well as portable laptops. There is no way of telling when it will happen, but rest assured at some stage your Hard Drive will most likely give up behaving.

So, for those of you who don’t know, a Hard Drive is the storage device for your computer. Not only does it store all the files and program information that makes your computer work, but it also stores any documents, photos, music etc. We can re-install Windows, we can install your programs again subject to relevant licences, but your personal data can be another story altogether.

We are often tasked with data recovery, and on less serious cases, we can get most of the data back.

More affected drives often end up being referred to our data recovery specialist, and the costs here tend to increase quite a bit! So, what is the best way to prevent data loss?

Firstly, look at doing regular backups, either manually or using software to automate the process. Common backup media used are DVD’s, USB memory sticks and

USB external hard drives. The trouble here is that DVD discs deteriorate and are small in capacity, as are USB memory sticks.

Then you have external hard drives which are great until they decide to fail too! So what is the best solution?

We heavily recommend that you do one of the above, regardless. Couple this with an off-site cloud based backup solution which automatically sends a copy of your precious data to a system “out there” which only you have access to. That way if all else fails, you have 2 additional places where your data is located, one of which wouldn’t be located with the computer. From a disaster situation, having your data stored in the cloud is a brilliant idea as it’s always safe and stored away from home.

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Monkey puzzle tree This is a really unusual looking tree which bears no resemblance to a monkey. It is in fact a type of conifer that has the official Latin name Araucaria araucana. Native to Chile it is the hardiest of all the conifers and grows over 40m high. It is incredibly prickly with rigid pointed needles along its branches. It was once commented that it might be very difficult for a monkey to climb and hence the common name ‘monkey puzzle’. These trees date back 200 million years and were around at the time of the dinosaurs.

You can see a huge 40meter high monkey puzzle tree locally at Calke Abbey, close to the road that runs between the house and the church. In this parkland setting this tree is perfect. It is a tree not appropriate for small domestic gardens. I suppose because they are available about a meter high and look like fantastic structural plants, which they are, people buy them not realising they get too big for most gardens. As they grow these trees become very greedy and take all the water and nutrients from the ground

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around them, so much so that very little will grow underneath. Also these trees tend to drop their branches and the huge heavy prickly branches could do some serious damage. A young tree has branches down to the ground but as they become older they shed the lower branches.

A mature tree with its lower branches all shed looks rather like an enormous chimney sweeping brush.

This species can live for as long as 1000 years and the trunk could have a diameter of over 3 metres. Surprisingly, Araucaria can be found on the slopes of rocky volcanoes and its bark is fire resistant, even surviving lava flows! However, in order to thrive, the monkey puzzle tree requires cool moist conditions which are free of pollution.

In Chile local tribes eat the seeds from the tree and these are a staple of their diet. Every tree has either male or female flowers. The seeds are dispersed by squirrels and birds and are pollinated by wind. In the 1800s and 1900s the timber from the Araucaria was used in mines as props for railway sleeps and paper pulp. As the trunk of the tree is big and straight it was historically used for ship’s masts. However since 1990 the trees have become protected.

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ASHBY CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH

Spring into Life

Yellow daffodils along a green grassy bank, pink cherry blossom on the trees, bright blue skies and frolicking white lambs in the fields…Springtime brings a wonderful array of colour stemming from the beauties of new life. It’s so amazing to watch the flowers bloom, see new animals be born or hatch and everything start to warm up a bit!

Interestingly, the origin of the word ‘spring’ stems from the old English word ‘lencten’ or lengthen, relating to the lengthening of the days and the increasing amount of daylight; something it feels like we’ve been waiting a long time for!

As much as we might like the winter with it’s bright, crisp days (and the odd cloudy, wet one!), the fun to be had in the snow and the cosy winter nights, we can’t help but look forward to the light and warmth that spring intimates is on it’s way.

It’s a bit like this in the Bible. Just like in the natural world around us we see all the ‘dead’ plants coming ‘back to life’, so the Bible talks about the new life we can have through following Jesus. One story which

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really brings this to life is the story of Noah. From a world covered in water where everything seemed dead, God saved a faithful man, his family and a pair of every kind of animal, in order to bring back to life the population of the world. And when he had placed them safely back on dry land he put a rainbow of many colours in the sky, as a promise that he would never flood the world again. He gave them new life.

This new life also brought new possibilities and opportunities; to try new things, maybe new ways of planting, new places to explore and new hobbies to take up. So coming into spring, perhaps it might be apt to come along to Ashby Christadelphian Church and find out more about the new life God offers you and his promises of a new world. After all March is the time to ‘spring forward’ not ‘fall back’!

Useful Bible passage to look up: Genesis chapters 6-8 Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby. www.ashbychurch.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

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With two long weeks of school holidays coming up this month you’ll be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained – look no further than our round up of local family fun this Easter…….

Easter Vintage Festival The Great Central Railway have their annual Easter Vintage Festival from Friday 30th March to Tuesday 2nd April. Climb aboard and step back in time to a country fayre at Quorn and Woodhouse Station. There’s gallopers and a big wheel, traction engines, craft stalls, vintage cars, commercials and tractors. There is also a real ale tent with live music every day. Visit www.gcrailway.co.uk for more information and to book.

Paddington 2

If you missed it at the cinema this is your ch hance to see Paddington 2 (U). The sequel sees ou ur favourite bear carrying on spreading joy (an nd marmalade) wherever he goes with Hugh Grant G as the has-been thespian villain. Saturday 31st March starts 7.30pm at Century Theatre, Co oalville.

Admission £3.50, pay on the door or book o online www.centurytheatre.co.uk. Call 01530 2778 444.

Calke Abbey Head to Calke Abbey from Saturday 17th March through to Sunday 25th March between 11am and 3.30pm to see the new-born lambs from Calke’s rare-breed Portland sheep flock – you might event catch a lamb being born (garden ticket required). Return from Friday 30th March – Monday 2nd April and join the Easter Egg Hunt. A map with clues to point you in the right direction is available with a delicious treat waiting for you at the end. Children must be accompanied by an adult and it is £3 per hunt. Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/calke-abbey for more details.

Bosworth Water Park

As well as the usual activities and attractions, the Bosworth Bunny returns to Bosworth Water Park on Sunday 1st April 10am – 11am for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

All children are welcome to attend. Visit www. bosworthwatertrust. co.uk for more m information n.

Easter Woodland trail

Hunt for woodland animals on an Easter H Woodland W trail at Ulverscroft Manor Yew Trail on o Tuesday 27th March. There are 3 time slots available: 10.30am, 11am or 11.30am where you fo ollow the animal trail and collect your Easter egg e from the Easter Bunny. It is £3.50 per child which w includes a trail map, Easter egg prize and tales with Tom, the tale teller, in the yurt.

Booking is essential. Please call Helen Stonehurst ehurst Farm on 01530 244914 244914.

Easter is the perfect time for a visit to Stonehurst Farm in Mountsorrel. Throughout the Easter holidays, there will be plenty of baby lambs to see as well as laamb feeding. There will be chick handling and Easter bunnies to pet. All of this in addition to the usual farm animals, tractor ridess, playgrounds and motor museum. See ehurstfarm.co.uk for details. www.stone

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CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP

Retirement

We are sorry to say that Sheila Lambden our Nurse Practitioner who has worked at the practice for 22 years is due to retire at the end of this month. We are all going to miss her and hope that she enjoys her very much deserved retirement.

Saying goodbye

It is with regret that we have to announce that Dr James Coleman will be leaving the practice in April 2018. Dr Coleman is going to a surgery nearer to his home and we wish him every success for the future.

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They will then assess your risk of a developing Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease or having a Stroke. If you wou uld like an appointment please ring recep ption and ask for an NHSS Health Check. *this list is not extensive - please contact reception to see if you qualify.

Appointments

We are offering patients aged 40 or above a cardiovascular health check as long as you haven’t already got *High blood pressure, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease or had a Stroke. This involves coming in for a cholesterol test followed a week or so later by a 20 minute appointment with one of our Health Care Assistants to take your weight, height, blood pressure and to answer some lifestyle questions.

Reminder that appointments are released from 08:00 onwards. We open at 07:30 for prebooked appointments ONLY. Appointments are also available to book online 24/7. Please contact Reception if you would like access to SystmOnline.

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A WALK IN THE FOREST suppplied by Liz Roberts

Trent Valley

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TThis month we visit our second d of the six carved noon columnss. o EEach of these represents the ccharacter of a different part of tthe National Forest and this one iis carved in the form of a flood marker reflecting the natural wetlands in which it is located.

Croxall Lakes is situated at the joining of the River Trent with the Tame and the M Mease and provides habitat for a ri and breeding birds. There wide range of wintering he edge of the lake, close to is a hide situated on the the noon column, and itt is well worth taking a pair of binoculars. Among the sspecies seen on site are d short eared owls lapwings, oystercatchers and n water voles being there are also signs of otters and present. We took our dogs on th this walk up to the x noon column but if you want to explore further you should be aware that there are parts of the site where dogs are not permitted.

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Our walk starts at the Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve car park which is situated on the A513 at Alrewas. If you are coming in from Catton it is on the right just after you go under the railway bridge.

The closest postcode for Sat Nav users is DE13 7AR. This short stroll a like to takes less than 30 minutes though you may e reserve or spend time exploring other parts of the e hide. You doing a spot of bird watching from the could also combine your walk with a trip to the a National Memorial Arboretum (adjacent to Croxall o on the Trent & Lakes) or a visit to Fradley Junction e aaway).

Mersey Canal (just a short drive It is worth taking a moment to enjoy the fine view g up over the lake (1) from the car park before starting gh the metal kissing your walk by going through

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gate on your right which leads onto a wide trackway.

Follow this trackway up with n the the lake on your left and railway embankment on o your found it right hand side. We fo a lovely quiet spot in n terms of meeting very few people but don’t be surprised tto see trains passing by on the embankment above you fairly regularly. p There are a few openings where you can walk e shore of the lake getting a good o right down to the view of the island in places.

Ju ust keep following w the marker posts (2) along the h wide track as itt bends around. After a while you willl come to the h bird hide (3) on your left hand side e. I can recommend going inside and op pening up th he shutters er to take a loo ok at the wildfowl outt on the lake e. Just after the bird hide you will come m t noon n column (4). The sun will shine directly ec to the thrrough the h slot for about 15 minutes around true no n oon (which is 12.06 in wintertime and 1.06 in summertime). ti O n On the opposite side of the track to the noon co n is an archway (5) which leads underneath n olumn the railway line and into the eastern side of the n ur reserve. You can also follow the trackway k y nature s ig ahead to explore straight f end of the reserve. After the far a finished exploring just you have retrace your steps to the noon m and bird hide and then column head back down the track with the lw embankment on your left railway to return r to the car park.

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

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Heathan Hall, 27, of Copt Oak, Markfield, has been charged with conspiring to steal motor vehicles between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire and conspiring to commit burglaries other than a dwelling with intent to steal between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire.

Wayne Smith, 35, of Manor Road, Barlestone, has been charged with conspiring to steal motor vehicles between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire and conspiring to commit burglaries other than a dwelling with intent to steal between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire.

Swaly Price, of no fixed address, has been charged with conspiring to steal motor vehicles between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire and conspiring to commit burglaries

other than a dwelling with intent to steal between 18th May and 7th October at various locations in Leicestershire.

They were remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court.

Two women, aged 31 and 26, both from Leicestershire, arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property, and a 62-year-old man from Derbyshire, arrested on suspicion of offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act have all been released from custody pending further investigation.

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THE ASHBY PROJECT

The Ashby Project Last year we brought you news of the launch of the Ashby Project and its ambitious plans for the regeneration and development of the town. Work is ongoing across all of the stakeholder groups and an update of their progress to date is in this month’s Town Council newsletter on page 10.

The Brand and Marketing team have accomplished a great deal with the official launch of the new town logo and branding back in November. This can now be seen on the doors of Legion House and on the wonderfully redesigned Town Council website; www.ashbydelazouch.info Jo Holland, tasked with co-ordinating all of the teams has now taken the next step and welcomed on board the very first Ashby Town Brand Ambassador; David McDowell – aka The Bee Farmer.

We met with David to understand what this means and more importantly, why he has chosen to do this. David is well known locally primarily for his Bee Farmer products such as honey, candles and wax products stocked by The Health Workshop in Rushton’s Yard and North’s Deli on Bath Street.

However, this is only one side to the business.

David now offers experience days for all ages which include a safe-guarded tour to view a live hive. He also offers local children education at Key Stages 2 and 3 providing tailored bee experiences based around their science curriculum. School even have the option to rent their own hive! Working with Chestnut Woodlands Forest School in Moira, David is also running BeeKeeper Training courses.

Town Council are proud to have local entrepreneurs such as David working closely with our retailers, schools and residents. It’s all mutually beneficial.

If you’re a local business owner or brand then you could be just what Jo and the team are looking for to grow awareness of the Ashby Project and promote our town. You can contact Jo at joholland@ashbytowncouncil.org.uk To find out more about David and the many services and products he offers then visit www.thebeefarmer.co.uk or follow him on Facebook - @DavidTheBeeFarmer

So what does the role of Brand Ambassador involve? David’s products will now feature the new Ashby Town logo alongside his own logo.

It’s a marketing partnership – showing that each supports the other. David is proud to be a part of the Ashby Community and to show support for the town and the exciting plans for growth and redevelopment led by the Ashby Project. Ashby 54

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BEAUTY TIPS with Zowie from Mrs P’s Powder Room.

This month we welcome on board a new addition to our panel of local experts; Zowie from Mrs P’s Powder Room. Zowie kicks off her beauty tips with some invaluable advice on looking after your nails……

1. A great way to protect your nails from staining would be to use clear high gloss nail varnish purchased from any superstore and reapplied as required …. just remember if you do have gel under always remove polish with non-acetone nail varnish remover.

2. Always get nail enhancements removed by a professional to avoid damaging your natural nail. Most nail technicians remove the product they have applied for free if replacing or for a small charge.

What’s better? Fresh nails in a beautiful condition or weak thin nails that break and tear?? NEVER PICK THEM OFF!!

grit such as 200/240 is gentler so is better for your natural nails. Always only file one way as this is less traumatic to your nail bed, never back and forth.

4. Use hand moisturiser regularly. Look for one with UV-Filter to protect the hands from premature aging.

5. Use cuticle oil ….massage into your cuticles and nail bed 3 times a week to keep your nails and cuticles hydrated.

6. Exfoliate your hands! Yes, exfoliating isn’t just for your body, you should do this with a scrub containing botanical oils. This will remove old dead skin cells and moisturise your skin promoting new skin regrowth.

Over time it will also REDUCE small lines and wrinkles!!

Et voila, beautiful nails!!!!

3. When filing your nails at home always look at the grit of the nail file. A high

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Easter Services and Events 2018 at the Ashby Churches

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Saturday 24 March 5.30pm 1st Mass of Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday 25 March 8.30am Holy Communion 10:30am The Passion Narrative - with Holy Communion

Station Road

Palm Sunday 25 March 10.00am Sunday Mass The 10.00am Mass will be preceded by a procession of palms, recalling Our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday 29 March 7.30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday 30 March 3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday 31 March 8.00pm Easter Vigil The first Mass of Easter Easter Sunday 1 April 10.00am Mass

Ashby Methodist Church

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Palm Sunday 25 March 10.30am Holy Communion Easter Sunday 1 April 10.30am Easter Celebration with Holy Communion

Lower Church Street

Wednesday 28 March 10.00am The Stations of the Cross Maundy Thursday 29 March 7.30pm The Last Supper...The Lord’s Supper Good Friday 30 March 7.30pm When I survey the wondrous Cross A service of choral anthems, hymns and dramatised readings.

Easter Day 1 April 8.30am Holy Communion 10.30am He is Risen!

An Easter Celebration for all the family.

6:00pm

Evensong

Easter Holiday Bible Club Wed 28 and Thurs 29 March The Holiday Bible Club team are putting on The Easter Bible Club 10am to Noon at Ashby Methodist Church, Burton Road (please use The Co-Op Car Park) see holidaybibleclub.org.uk for information & an application form.

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Easter Services and Events 2018 at the Ashby Churches Holy Trinity (C of E)

Ashby Baptist Church

Palm Sunday 25 March 8:30am Holy Communion

Palm Sunday 25 March 10.30am Palm Sunday Service

10.30am Morning Worship Palm Crosses will be given to all.

Easter Sunday 1 April 10.30am Easter Communion

Easter Day 1 April 8:30am Holy Communion

Ashby Alliance Evangelical Church

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10.30am Holy Communion

Ashby Congregational Church Kilwardby Street

Palm Sunday 25 March 10.30am Palm Sunday Family worship

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Good Friday 30 March 6.00pm Communion Service Easter Sunday 1 April 10.45am Family Service

Maundy Thursday 29 March 7.30pm Maundy Thursday including Communion

Also keep an eye out for.

Easter Sunday 1 April 9.00am Easter morning Communion

• The CAP Money Course a three week course free to all those who want to manage their money better - information available at capmnf.org.uk or see posters around the town.

Followed by breakfast

10.30am Easter Celebration Service All-age

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Evening Easter Celebration at Newton Burgoland Church

• Our Ashby Street Pastors on the streets & in uniform on Saturday nights.

• CAP Cafe: All Welcome. 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Holy Trinity on Thursday mornings.

• The CAP Debt Help for those with unmanageable Debt. Free Debt Counselling.

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Passion for Ashby All Welcome 11:30am Good Friday 30 March

Starting at 11.30am at St Helen’s, stopping outside Boots and concluding at Ashby Congregational Church (before 12.15pm), we will be singing and hearing readings from the bible.

At the end of the walk there will be refreshments served.

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HOME & INTERIORS

Give your home a

new colour scheme

Starting a new year can make most of us feel quite uncertain but at the same time excited.

So, to kick off this year’s first interiors feature why not give your home a fresh coat of paint?

There are colour schemes that will give your home a fresh new look and get your home ready for the spring season. With the daffodils, snowdrops, blue bells and tulips all blooming in succession over the next few months they’ll be carpeting the woodlands and lawns with an extravagant display. Why not take inspiration from nature when deciding on colour schemes?

This month we give you the top five colour schemes to choose from:

1. Golden Ochre - For an energetic start, go for the golden ochre which became one of the key trends last year. This yellow hue will energise and give your home a boost of sunny energy!

2. Sage Green Add a sage green colour with neutral walls to work with furniture made from natural materials. Include greenery such as house ferns and succulents and botanical wall art to add an amazing soothing colour which will give your home a sense of tranquility.

3. Shades of Purple - Pantone has recently announced its colour of the year “Ultraviolet”, so you will see shades of purple appear in many home furnishing stores. Accessorizing the room with vases, cushions, and soft furnishings will be enough to turn any head with this vibrant colour.

Before too long, you will have bluebells to fill the vase!

4. All White - for those who are uncertain about which colour to go for, white on white is a great safe option for you to add any colour to the scheme.

5. Pink Blush - taking the inspiration from the pink blossoms, pink bluebells and tulips. A hint of pink will certainly work well with any soft pastels and fill your home with love, heartwarming feelings and happiness.

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BODY MATTERS

What is arthritis?

Welcome to all! This month I will be discussing ‘arthritis’.

What is arthritis?

Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints (‘arth’ meaning joint and ‘itis’ meaning inflammation). There are many different types of arthritis, of which the most common is osteoarthritis (osteo-arthr-itis, bone-joint-inflammation). This particular type of arthritis is often referred to as wear and tear. This wear and tear can be age related, or can be due to past trauma such as a fracture, or overuse, for example a typist suffering with arthritis in their hands and wrists.

What are the symptoms?

Joint pain is the first symptom noticed by most people suffering from arthritis. This pain is generally persistent and can be aggravated by excessive movement or activity. Even writing, getting up from a chair, walking, typing, throwing a ball, holding an object, or turning a key can cause the problem to flare up. Often muscle tightness or over protecting the painful joint in the early stages after an injury

may increase risk of further pain.

Inflammation of the joint is characterized by swelling, redness, and warmth. The body responding to the irritated joint causes this arthritic symptom, which is actually a normal reaction, but can occasionally leave the patient wary of over working the joint or putting weight on it.

Joint deformity, occurs in more severe arthritic joints. For example in the hand, the fingers may look crooked, or in the knee, the joint appears larger.

This is the body laying down more bone tissue in an attempt to stabilise the joint. As a result, the person suffering from arthritis is unable to use the affected area in the same way as before the arthritis set in.

As you can imagine this is an arthritic symptom that shows up in the later stages of the condition Stiffness - Those with arthritis typically have a loss of the range of motion in the affected area. A person with arthritis in the shoulder for example, may not be able to lift his or her arm higher than a certain point. This may be related to deformity or may because of tightened muscles and tissues around the joint.

How can osteopathy help?

Unfortunately arthritis is an irreversible condition.

So any existing bone wear and tear changes cannot be altered. However, osteopathy can help with 3 of the points above. Pain, swelling and stiffness.

Using treatments such as massage, stretching, and mobility exercises I have had positive results with patients of all ages and stages of degeneration.

Many arthritis sufferers are able to manage their symptoms well and are able to lead a normal life.

As with all medical conditions a correct diagnosis is of paramount importance for the appropriate treatment and management of the condition.

For more information on the clinic, to discuss a particular case, or to book and appointment please call Sarah Kavanagh or Tristan Hill on 01530 440 442 or email contact@ashbyosteopath.com.

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VENTURE THEATRE NEWS

The Start of a New Venture?

The Venture Theatre has a brand new website!

Pip Gorringe has been working with Ashby based Kangaroo UK to give the website a fresh modern look using much of the existing content originally written by another one of our members, Wendy Freer.

The website is frequently updated with what’s on at the theatre, allows you to book tickets online and has plenty of information on our past shows, history and our actors/ actresses.

The Venture Theatre holds monthly meetings with the management team who voted on lots of exciting new ideas put forward by Kangaroo.

Pip hopes the new easier to navigate website will attract new blood to the theatre not only to watch our shows but to act in them as well!

Currently a Marketing Manager with 8 years experience in the industry, Pip kick-started and facilitated the entire process. Pip sees the website

and rebrand as a new start for the theatre; “This is just the beginning for the new website as soon we hope to add monthly blogs and also reviews of our performances to the website as well. If anyone has any other ideas then we’re all ears as we’re hoping to make it a vibrant exciting site that everyone can enjoy and gain something from. New pictures of shows, the theatre and cast members are also always welcome!”

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

March

Thursday 1st March Funhouse Comedy Club

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms with Gary Delaney, Luke Toulson, Sean McLoughlin, Matt Smith and compere Spiky Mike.

Doors open 7.30pm for 8.15pm start unless otherwise stated. Food available 7.30pm to 8pm. For more information call 01530 415 039 or 0115 952 5050 or visit www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

Thursday 1st March Ashby Castle WI

The Real CSI. Paul Taverner will talk about his work as head of a police CSI Unit including stories from police TV dramas. Visitors are very welcome. £4 to include tea and cakes. 2pm to 4pm at Ashby Congregational Church. Contact Fran Williams at franceswilliams2@ me.com for more info.

Saturday 3rd March Ashby’s Big Tidy Up

Following last months’ article this is just a reminder that the Big Tidy Up is seeking volunteers still to help cover 9 areas. The event finishes at Hood Park Leisure centre where well-earned refreshments will be available. Visit www.ashbysbigtidyup. org.uk or phone Brian on 07591 494727 to find out more.

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Saturday 3rd March Blackfordby Village Hall Dance

Sequence and ballroom dancing to the music of Graham Darby.

Blackfordby Village Hall. Bar/ refreshments/raffle from 8pm to 11pm. Entry cost £3. For more details please call 01283 213481.

Monday 5th March St Helen’s Heritage Talks

Dr Susan Brown Selina’s talk is on ‘Countess of Huntingdon 1707 – 1791: her Life and Legacy’.

All talks begin at 7.30pm in the Hastings Room in the Community Heritage Centre. £3 including light refreshments. Visit www. sthelensheritage.co.uk for further details.

Wednesday 7th March Funhouse Comedy Club

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms. As part of the English Comedian of the year competition 10 comedians will battle it out in this prestigious talent show.

Doors open 7.30pm for 8.15pm start unless otherwise stated. Food available 7.30pm to 8pm. For more information call 01530 415 039 or 0115 952 5050 or visit www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

Saturday 10th March The Venture Jazz Club

The JB Jazz & Blues Band play at Venture Theatre from 8pm onwards.

A great combo of Gloucester Musicians playing Fats Waller, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. A jolly rocking evening! Tickets £10 from Ashby TIC or phone Ken Ward on 01530 589268

Tuesday 13th March Ticknall Garden Club

‘The Winter Garden” A talk by John Stirland of Radio Nottingham at Ticknall Village Hall. For more details please call Sally on 01283 214784.

Tuesday 13th March Ashby Civic Society Talk

‘The Life story of Coco Chanel’, who is the French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel Brand, told by Julie Ede, with fabulous illustrations. At the Community Heritage Centre, St. Helen’s Church, at 7.30pm. Visit: www. ashbydelazouchcivicsociety.webs. com or call Susanne for more details on 01530 415 654.

Wednesday 14th March Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

‘Adventures on the west coast of Ireland & Scotland’ by Stewart Howe. Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe

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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.

shared transport where possible.

For further information, please contact Jane Boyce – 07967 489 235 or email jane_boyce@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 21st March Ashby Film Nights

Tuesday 27th March Ashby Writers Club

This month’s feature film is ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (12A) - a retelling of the Agatha Christie classic with Kenneth Branagh as the detective Hercule Poirot. Doors and bar open at 7.00 pm, film starts 7.30 pm at The Lyric Rooms in Ashby.

Tickets £5 on the door or from Ashby TIC. See ashbyfilmnights. wordpress.com

Thursday 22nd March The Sence Valley Supper Club

Enjoy fine food and good company.

The club welcomes new members, old friends and acquaintances alike to its monthly culinary evenings.

March’s venue is The Gelsmoor Inn, Griffydam, LE67 8HP. 7pm start with the meal at 7.30pm. They use

With speaker Mark Wright who is a novelist and TV scriptwriter.

Mark has been a roadie, a private investigator and a risk assessor.

Meetings: second and fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise specified 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Congregational Church,

Kilwardby St, Ashby LE65 2FQ. Membership: £15 per annum, visitors are welcome at a nominal fee of £4 per speaker meeting, £3 per comp/manuscript meeting (includes coffee or tea).

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS

Childhood Memories We were delighted that our Childhood Memories loan box was recently borrowed by Griffydam Primary School to support Key Stage 1 and 2 learning.

If other schools wish to make use of any of our 8 loan boxes, please get in touch with the Museum on 01530 560090. They cover a wide range of interests.

Representatives from NWLDC have also borrowed two of our boxes in a presentation for training purposes and given us very positive feedback.

Also we were pleased to loan a small section of our Standard Soap archive, to help with a practical talk on personal hygiene, to Stuart Warburton who used it with an after-school history club partnership between Coalville History Society, All Saints School and Ebenezer Baptists.

Thanks to Robert Eaton, we have just been given further material from Stevenson and Barratt, who were important estate agents in Ashby for much of the 20th century. We will give more details of this acquisition in next month’s issue.

If there are any Davenports in the town who want to investigate their family history, we have a detailed family tree going back to Joseph Davenport 17101773. Please contact Pat Dixon on the above number.

Friends of Ashby Museum The next talk will take place on Wednesday March 14th at 2pm. The speaker is Wendy Freer and she will talk about the life of Ann Ayre Hely, the Crimean war nurse who lived at Ravenstone. The cost is £3. Please book your place for what will surely be a popular talk.

More details about the talk in May to follow.

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Funeralcare in Woodville We welcome a new member to our team

Serving Burton, Coalville, Ashby, Swadlincote and other local communities

Sandra Wyatt brings with her a wealth of experience in the funeral business,caring for and supporting bereaved families within our local community.

After years of service within local communities, we have built a reputation for dedicated care and professionalism that is simply second to none. ● Our help and advice is

available 24 hours a day ● Private chapels of rest and the finest modern facilities ● Luxury Jaguar limousines and horse-drawn hearses

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Sandra, who is also active as a local councillor, will be working alongside Lorraine and the rest of the team at Woodville, offering help and support to families in their care. Her 15 years’ previous experience of funeral work will prove a huge asset to everyone.

And if you think you spot a family resemblance between Sandra and Lorraine, you’re right - they are, in fact, mother and daughter.

For genuine help, professional advice and details of our full range of funeral services please contact Lorraine Walker (above) or Sandra Wyatt (right) at the Woodville office.

The co-operative funeralcare, 107 Granville Street, Woodville. Tel: 01283 217237.

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A pre-paid funeral plan means peace of mind for you & your loved ones The average cost of a standard funeral in the UK is now over £3,500 - a figure expected to rise significantly over the next few years.

So that loved ones don’t have to face that sort of worry and expense at a time of bereavement, many people choose to take out a Co-operative pre-paid funeral plan.

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

For professional advice about choosing the pre-paid funeral plan that’s right for you, talk to either Angela or Lorraine at our Woodville office today on: 01283 217237.

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ASHBY LIBRARY NEWS ASHBY LIBRARY’S BOOK & DVD SALE IS ENDING THIS MONTH. Come along & grab yourself an ex-stock bargain! Prices start from just 25p!

FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN Wriggly Readers & Story and Rhyme Time for children aged 0 - 4 years and their parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs every Friday morning from 10.30-11am!

Bumps & Babies meet fortnightly 11am – 12pm. A gathering place for new & expectant mums. These are free advice & information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust.

Kimbles Music & Movement: learning through play for babies, toddlers & preschool children. Wednesdays at 2pm – sessions are £6 for first children, £3 for siblings over six months old. Contact Kim Pott to book – 01283 219330 or admin@kimblesfun.com.

4th Ashby Brownies & 2nd Ashby Rainbows meet at Ashby Library. Contact Sarah Grealy for more information – 01530 455973 This Easter Holidays (Sat 24th March – Sat 7th April), we’ll have a Craft Table out for our junior library members to enjoy! All materials are provided, just pop along & join in this free activity.

HOBBIES Ashby Library ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meet every Monday from 2pm - 4pm. This friendly group is open to all –

bring your craft project join them for a cuppa & a chat! Free session – 50p charge for refreshments.

All are welcome to Ashby Library’s Colouring Club.

Come along to this session to relax & release your inner artist! The group meets every Tuesday 2pm – 3.30pm. Free session – all materials are provided.

DIG IT from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau are in the library on Thursday 22nd March, from 10am – 11.30am, offering free digital & internet skills training. Booking is essential, please contact them on 0300 330 9002 to book your place!

FITNESS & WELLBEING Discovering Mindfulness is a series of meditation sessions taking place on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.

Designed to help reduce stress & anxiety as well as boost your immune system, these sessions are perfect for the New Year. £7 per session - contact Julie Hurst for more information & to book a place: 01530 273056 & jhurst@workbalancecentre.org.

Come along to practice Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays, from 7pm - 9pm. Contact British Wheel of Yoga qualified instructor Lorna Kirk for more details or to book - 01530 416135.

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COALVILLE WRITES

‘ Coalville Writes’ Literary Festival – March 8th to 10th –

Words in all their guises are coming to Coalville this March as part of Coalville Writes, a festival of writers and writing, poetry and prose and all things word-related for adults and children alike.

Award-winning author, Joanne Harris, will be performing work from Honeycomb, a collection of 100 dark and interconnected tales to be published later this year. #Storytime, is a live show, featuring excerpts from the book, along with projections, original music and songs, written and performed

by Joanne and her band. It premiered in London as part of the Tête-à-Tête festival and is an intimate, quirky and darkly magical show for anyone who loves folklore, fantasy and fairytale. Bittersweet Chocolate Co will be on hand to satisfy sweet cravings at a screening of Chocolat.

Journalist Emma Bamford replied to a‘crew wanted’ advert, quit her job and bought a one-way ticket to Borneo to live on a boat with a man she’d never met (and his cat). She’ll tell all about her adventures in exotic, far-flung places and explain how she landed a publishing deal to write about her escapades.

She’ll also be giving advice on life writing – including why it’s not always a good idea to start at the beginning!

Emma Pass, author of critically acclaimed books for young adults (ACID, The Fearless), will give an insight into the secrets of creating alternative futures and imaginary worlds, from generating ideas to deciding what people in your world eat for breakfast!

Sophie Snell, will deliver dark and twisted tales based on folklore from the furthest rural corners of the British Isles.

Andy Reeves will help the children (and their adults) to invent monsters and bring them to life in drama and poems.

Dr. Rhyme, our strolling minstrel, will be writing bespoke poems and a giant metal Whale might swallow you whole to offer a playful and submersive theatre experience.

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There’ll be a chance to buy fantastic books that you won’t see anywhere else in the pop up book fair, with stalls from local writers, booksellers, and independent publishers, as well as screenings of Adaptation and The Borrowers and much, much more.

Coalville Writes was created with support from Arts Council England, The National Forest and NW Leicestershire District Council. For more information and to book tickets visit www. coalvillewrites.co.uk

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FITNESS TIPS WITH FITNESS REPUBLIC

All you

lovely ladies!

Like many of you lovely ladies out there I have also hit the big four zero, and am well aware that my body is changing and starting to prepare for a long and sometimes troublesome journey of what is known as the “female menopause”.

Now, I don’t know about you but I take my health very seriously and know that I need to look after my body now more than ever to prepare it for the rollercoaster ride ahead.

Women today are living 30-50 years after the menopause so it has never been more important to educate ourselves on health and fitness.

Regardless of what stage of the menopause we are at, whether it be approaching it, going through it or enjoying life beyond it, the more knowledge we have on how to help our bodies

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cope with this process, then the happier and healthier we will be.

Depending on stage, there will always be associated health conditions such as hot flushes, night sweats and sleeplessness. These are just some of the milder conditions that may affect us, but one that is slightly more serious is osteoporosis. This is a medical condition often appearing for ladies during the menopause.

The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue due to hormonal changes that directly affects our bone density. This can have a massive impact on our daily lives causing pain, stiffness and tenderness in the affected area.

Now it’s not all doom and gloom as although this can be quite a serious condition it is also one of the most preventable and sometimes even reversible. This most definitely isn’t done by popping fancy pills and potions, this is done by exercising and eating a sensible diet. Ensure

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you get a wide selection of antioxidants from fruit and vegetables as they are not only essential for bone growth but will also keep our heart and vital organs healthy.

Together with the correct diet, exercise is key to maintaining bone health. Studies show that lifting weights over a period of time can help prevent bone loss and may also even help to build new bone.

Just following a simple plan of flexibility, aerobic and strengthening exercises for 30 to 40 minutes three times a week really can make all the difference, not only as a preventative measure for osteoporosis but also to keep your blood pressure down, your weight in check, your muscles and joints supple and to overall feel good about yourself!

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AMTG NEWS

A M T G time machine takes you back ba to 1912!

With around a month to go to Opening Night, AMTG are proud to invite you to step inside the time machine that is musical theatre and join us in Edwardian London for My Fair Lady.

Based on the stage play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, Lerner and Loewe introduced beautiful songs, heart and a witty script, transforming the 1913 play into this beloved musical, which our audiences will thoroughly enjoy.

costume delight, from market vendors to high society ladies and gentlemen.

The simple plot follows pompous Professor Henry Higgins (Keith Reynolds) and Eliza Doolittle (Laura Jones) as they weave their way into each others’ lives and hearts.

Added to all this, AMTG Producer/ Director David McKnight and Musical Director Alan Hutchinson have introduced an Opening scene and an Ascot scene to marvel at, which of course demonstrates their joint flair at bringing a musical completely to life! You have to be there to see what a marvellous and original job they have done!

With a wonderful and strong cast supporting Keith and Laura, a stage full of blooms from the Covent Garden flower market, all the gallantry and excitement of a day at the Ascot races, and a ball attended by visiting royalty, My Fair Lady is a

Tickets are available by contacting us on 07527 228945 or by going to our Online Box Office at amtg.org.uk – it couldn’t be simpler!

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My Fair Lady is at the 400 Hall Theatre Repton from 10th to 14th April 2018.

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Who wrote the Tilly Trotter trilogy, consisting of novels called Tilly Trotter, Tilly Trotter Wed and Tilly Trotter Widowed?

What was the first film trilogy to have all three of its films nominated for a Best Picture Oscar?

Inspiring the name of the oldest daily newspaper in France, what is the name of the main character in a trilogy of 18th century plays by Pierre Beaumarchais?

In the 1980s, which British author wrote Berlin Game, Mexico Set and London Match, a trilogy of spy novels known as the Game, Set and Match trilogy?

In the 1970s, who collaborated with Brian Eno to record the albums Low, Heroes and Lodger, which became known collectively as the Berlin Trilogy?

Which trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins is set in a nation called Panem?

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Written by Eoin Colfer and published in 2009 on the thirtieth anniversary of the first book, And Another Thing is the sixth novel in which other author’s socalled “trilogy of five parts”?

Which 2013 film was advertised as “the epic conclusion to the trilogy of mayhem and bad decisions”?

Published in 2002, what was the title of the first in a trilogy of books by Jennifer Worth that was centred around her work in the East End of London in the 1950s?

10. Dad’s Army was the first of what is regarded as

writer David Croft’s trilogy of TV sitcoms set during World War Two. Name the other two sitcoms that make up this trilogy.

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RECIPE

Cajun meatballs

WITH HERB AND TOMATO COUSCOUS Mince always makes a great speedy supper – here lean pork mince is spiced up with Cajun seasoning and rolled into meatballs.

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TOP TIP Cajun seasoning is a spicy blend of spices, chilli powder and herbs such as thyme and oregano. You’ll find it on the spice racks in the supermarket.

1. To make the meatballs,

place the pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning and coriander in a food processor. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process for a few seconds until thoroughly mixed. Alternatively, mix well with clean hands.

2. Shape the mixture into 24

meatballs. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs for 10-15 minutes until browned and cooked through. Shake the pan frequently to turn the meatballs.

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couscous in a large bowl and pour over enough boiling water to just cover the grains.

Leave to soak for about 10 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Separate the grains by stirring with a fork. Add the onion, tomatoes, coriander and olive oil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Divide the hot couscous

between four serving bowls.

Thread the cooked meatballs onto metal skewers and serve on top of the couscous.

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ST HELEN’S CHURCH & HERITAGE CENTRE

When is a church not a church?

Many people today think of ‘the church’ as a building, but the word, from the Greek ‘ekklesia’, means “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” So the root meaning of “church” is not as a building, but of people.

When Jesus’ followers met together in the early days of the Christian church, they met in private houses or in public spaces. But by the third century AD Christians had started to remodel existing buildings or build separate structures so that they had readily available facilities specifically for their needs.

Here at St Helen’s we are a church of people who happen to have two rather wonderful buildings. The religious building, as well as being a place of worship, has had many other uses over the centuries - used by the local community as a meeting place for guilds or a hall for banquets, as a venue for plays or for fairs, and even, as a garrison for soldiers in the civil war.

As for our new building, although it is very much a Heritage Centre, it also continues the tradition of being a multi-functional venue. Since its opening 4

months ago it is already a mother and toddler group, a conference hall, a music venue, a café, a board room, a party space, an art gallery, a lecture theatre, a dining room, a school classroom and even a ‘gym’ for fitness classes!

So, how would you like to use this beautiful, and versatile, new building? To hire either our large hall or our meeting room, ring 07392 409745 to come and have a look around. We love showing it off!

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COMMUNITY BOARD

A Big Th Thank h You Pane el Game es E Even e ing

A fun evening based on TV and radi o panel games. Hosted by Ashby/Pithiviers Town twinning but everyone, all ages, welc ome.

All attendees allocated to one of two teams so a great event for meeting new peo ple.

7.30pm to 10pm at St Helen’s Heritage Centre on Saturday 24th March. Tick ets £10 including supper. Contact Elaine Shaw on ptva@hotmail.co.uk or call 07772 1475 38 to find out more.

Christian Aid Fun draiser

Enjoy a fun filled chari ty barn dance to raise money for Chris tian Aid. From 7pm on Saturday 24th March at Holy Trinity Churc h Hall in Ashby. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. Soft drinks, tea, coffee an d nibbles will be serve d. Bring your own bottle & glasses for alc ohol. Everyone is welcome, and you ca n pay on the door.

For further informati on contact Kate on 07931 964779.

Happy Birrth hd d day too th the h Toolbox! birthday on Saturday 10th March and

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t val e ti rts Fes Ashby Art are calling for local Artists and Photographers to get involved with this year’s festival! Entry forms for the Open Art Exhibition and Photography Competitions are now on their website! Interested in painting a giant outdoor board? See s www.ashbyaftsfestival.co.uk for details.

Ashby & District Royal British Legion

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one of many great prizes up for grab

Rev. Jacky from Ashby Methodist Church R would like to thank everybody who donated their Christmas cards to help raise funds for the YMCA Burton. Over 30 bin bags were filled! Their next appeal is for ‘Towels & Toiletries’ for the drop in night shelter.

Please bring donations to their cafe which is every Tuesday & Saturday 10am-2pm.

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All meetings start at 6.30pm, meetings for March: 5th Parks & Cemetery. 12th Finance, Tourism & Administration. 19th Councillor Surgery and Full Council Meeting. 26th Planning & Transportation and Licensing.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is a slot for public questions. Meetings take place at Legion House, South Street, Ashby.

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Inspiring School Governors Required Belvoirdale Primary School, in the heart of Coalville, is an Ofsted-rated good community school with a dedicated staff and amazing children.

The school is committed to improving the lives of all children through academic and creative success.

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PET’S CORNER

What Should You Feed Your New Puppy?

Puppies require a special diet with extra calories and nutrients to help them develop strong muscles and bones. It’s easy to overfeed them when they’re young, as their stomachs are very small, so regular feeding throughout the day is better than giving them one or two larger meals.

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Complete dry foods Dry food can provide complete nourishment for your puppy, but you should buy the best you can afford. Although ‘premium’ brands are more expensive, you don’t need to use as much per meal as with the cheaper brands, due to their enhanced nutritional content. If your puppy doesn’t like dry food because it’s too hard, you can soak the biscuits in warm water for a few minutes to make them easier to chew.

Wet foods Tinned or pouched puppy foods are available in a wide range of flavours, but it’s advisable to choose one that your pet can easily digest, such as chicken and rice. As with the dry food, you can also buy ‘complete’ wet foods for your puppy, which are nutritionally balanced and highly beneficial for their development.

Whether you feed your puppy wet food, dry biscuits, or a combination of the two, portion size is extremely important whilst they’re developing. Always check the instructions on the packet or tin, or ask your vet for guidance – they’ll also be able to keep a regular check on your puppy’s growth.

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BOOK REVIEWS

March Medley

This month’s collection of recent releases includes modern fairy tales, a psychological thriller and historical fiction at its finest.

Happiness For Humans P.Z. Reizen Romantic comedy meets sci-fi in this enjoyable novel. Aiden’s creators know that he’s an intelligent piece of software, which can read books in under a millisecond, review films and tell jokes. What they don’t know is that Aiden has developed feelings, or that his favourite person is Jen, who helps develop Aiden’s conversational skills. Aiden decides Jen would be happier in a relationship, so sets her up on a date. But Aiden isn’t the only intelligent AI on the loose, and not all of them have such good intentions.

The Toymakers Robert Dinsdale It’s 1917 and pregnant teenager Cathy Wray seeks sanctuary at a London toy store. She soon discovers that these toys are unlike any she’s ever seen before.

There’s a clockwork dog that’s devoted to his master, paper trees that grow from seed, and toy soldiers that wage battles on their own. Cathy learns to call The Emporium home, and the people who own it her family. But then the First World War breaks out, and nothing will ever be quite as magical again. The Toymakers is a must for fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus.

The Sacrifice Box Martin Stewart Five friends make a pact one summer’s day, when they find an old stone box in the woods.

Several years later, one of them breaks the rules and dark forces are unleashed, including a killer teddy bear, zombie crows and a demonic puppet. The five must put aside their differences and come together to appease the box before it’s too late. Aimed at teens and young adults, The Sacrifice Box is a winning blend of coming of age drama and supernatural horror.

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White Chrysanthemum Mary Lynn Bracht Approximately 200,000 young Korean women and girls were enslaved by the Japanese army in the Second World War. Thousands of these ‘comfort women’ died from the abuse they experienced.

White Chrysanthemum tells the fictional story of 15 year old Hana, who is kidnapped after stepping in to rescue her little sister, Emi. Several decades later, we meet Emi in her desperate last attempt to find out what happened to Hana all those years ago. While White Chrysanthemum is, at times, painful to read, it’s impossible to put down and a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.

The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night Jen Campbell This collection of modern fairy tales is dark, twisted and beautiful, and range from the macabre to the heart-warming.

You’ll read about a mermaid in an aquarium, a boy who suspects his sister has two souls, and a man who uses animal hearts to keep his girlfriend’s love. There are elements of wellknown myths and fairy stories, but this collection is more Brothers Grimm than Disney. Captivating.

Everything Is Lies Helen Callaghan Sophia arrives home one day to find her mother dead and her father lying in a pool of blood. The police are convinced it’s a clear case of attempted murder-suicide, and Sophia is the only one who can prove her mother’s innocence. As she delves into her mother’s past, she uncovers tales of a secret cult, and learns more about her family, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. A tense psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

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QUIZ

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Half the World Away Oasis (1998) Love And Marriage Frank Sinatra (1987) The Liberty Bell John Philip Sousa (1969) The Snooker Song Captain Sensible (1991)

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Unknown Stuntman Lee Majors (1981)

Boss of Me They Might Be Giants (2000) Songs Of Love The Divine Comedy (1995) Julie Driscoll and Adrian Edmondson (1992) The answers are on page 124

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COULD YOU BE AN ISA MILLIONAIRE?

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a great way to invest free of tax on the income and any capital gains. The amount you can put in each year has gradually increased. A growing number of people are becoming ‘ISA millionaires’ as a result of rising stock market prices, and the steady increase in the annual ISA allowance.

GENEROUS ANNUAL LIMITS The allowance for the 2017-18 tax year is set at £20,000, meaning that couples can put away up to £40,000. Sadly, it seems that the ISA message hasn’t filtered through to everyone. HMRC has produced data that shows only two thirds of those earning more than £150,000 a year use up their ISA allowance each year.

With pension contributions subject to annual and lifetime limits, ISAs represent an excellent way of topping up retirement income, although the cash or shares could be subject to inheritance tax on death, unlike the types of pension that can be passed on to beneficiaries more taxefficiently.

MAKING IT TO A MILLION If you were able to invest your full ISA allowance in a stocks and shares ISA every year, the ISA limit increased by around

2% each year, and your investments made an annualised return of 5% after fees, you too could join the elite band of ISA millionaires in 22 years (purely an example for illustrative purposes). Of course, we must underline that this is not guaranteed, because stock markets can and do go down as well as up.

PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE If you’re planning to invest this tax year, it’s a good idea to put plans in place as early as possible. The longer your money is invested, the more time it has to produce tax-free returns.

You can’t carry any unused ISA allowance into the next tax year, so don’t risk missing out on the valuable tax breaks available. We can help you investigate the choices on offer and help ensure you use your allowance wisely.

As part of the service at DGS, we take the time to understand our client’s unique planning needs and circumstances, so that we can provide you with the most suitable solutions in the most cost-effective way. For a free review of your current investments and financial situation, please contact Ian Staley, on 01530 567020.

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CHESS PUZZLE

Beiein inngg the thhe bes ests Wilhelm Steinitz, born in Prague in 1836, was the first undisputed world chess champion, from 1886 to 1894.

He was also a prolific writer on chess and introduced some new ideas. There was fierce opposition, and so began an ‘Ink War’ in the media. Steinitz won and his theories are still being used today.

This position arose in M Hewitt v.

W Steinitz, London, 1866. Black has sacrificed a rook to get an attack.

It’s Black to play and win.

One way starts with 1...Rf2+, but what is the other sensational way to win?

If you have a passion for chess, please come to our club that meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm at Ashby Ivanhoe Social Club.

Beginners welcome. Contact Neil Roberts on 01530 455957 for details.

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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Accountants & Payroll Ashby Payroll Bureau 55 Baldwins 61 Haines Watts 3 J S Accountancy Services 96 Aerials & Satellite K.S Digital 63 Satellite Aerial Services 24 Architects DCI Architecture 45 Niche Architecture 77 Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, Toys Ashby Bears 33 Copper Leaf Craft Cafe 71 Souk de la Zouch 14 Builders Beeston Building & Groundworks 67 Bellway Homes 9 Classic Building Services 70 Business Services Forever Living 125 Ibstock Networking Group 80 Peter Bourne Communications 105 Wagtail Storage 121 Carpenters & Joiners Derek Verey 107 S S Joinery 83 Carpets & Interiors Ashby Stoves 97 Coalville Furniture Superstore 95 Fairweathers Carpets 57 JWM Interiors 44 Richardsons Furniture 48 Toons 5 The Bed Shop 36 The Flooring and Bed Company 64 & 65 Wendy’s Courtyard Interiors 24 Childcare, Clubs, Schools & Tuition th 71 4 Ashby Scouts Angelus Guardianship 17 Clubs Complete 35 Language for Fun 110 Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry Services Breedon Carpet Care 124 Deanclean 115 Jayne’s Extreme Clean 48 Karen’s Ovengleam 101 NJR Pure Clean 56 Paul’s Cleaning Services 109 The Bee’s Knees 77 Toni’s Ironing Angels 40 Town & Country Stove Cleaning 80 Clothing Just for You 40 The Sewing Workshop 19 The Shoe Box 92 Country Stores/ General Stores Ivanhoe Countrystore 43 Dental Services Ashby Dental Laboratory 69 Beautiful Dentures 28 Domestic Appliances Contracool Home Solutions 110 Contract & Domestic Services 122 Driving Schools Bardon School of Motoring 105 Jo Driving 117 RDT School of Motoring 22 Electricians A&J Bartlett 81 D & B Electrical 103 M Bunker Electrical 19 Ramsell & Watkins 89 Estate Agents & Housing Alexanders Estate Agents 11 John German 41

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Events & Attractions Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race 15 Alpaca Park Farm 35 Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group 94 Ashby Arts Festival 48 Ashby Farmer’s Market 63 Loughborough Half Marathon 123 The Pop Up Wedding Village 52 Financial Services Bleathwood 23 DGS, IFA 119 Ian Goodship, IFA 69 Florist Holywell Petals 72 Food & Groceries Milk Delivery Ltd 71 Smithards Bakery 116 Funeral Services The Co-operative Funeral Care 84 & 85 Furniture Repairs & Restoration Ancient & Modern 107 Garden Design Artisan of Ashby Ltd 45 Ashby Horticultural Services 81 Francesca Sinclair 73 Garden Maintenance Ashby Mole Catcher 118 Blades & Spades 46 Blueberry Products Ltd 72 Charnwood Tree Services 60 Eden Tree Care & Fencing 31 & 118 Four Seasons Garden Services 53 GDR Landscapes 109 Green Grass 113 Green Thumb (Ashby) 27 Heartwood Fencing 122 Ken Ward 77 Roughly Refined Garden Service 40 Stone Drives & Landscapes 37 Sunnyside Garden Centre 108 The Ten Mile Timber Company 63 Hair & Beauty Indivijilly 117 Mrs P’s Powder Room 56 Tip Top Hair Design 19 Trendset Hair 100 Healthcare Ashby Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic 12 & 13 Ashby Eye Clinic 21 Ashby Osteopathic Clinic 67 Ashby Reflexology 69 Future Minds 99 Heavenly Holistic 28 Helen Forman 101 Pathfinding Therapy 80 ProPhysio Ashby 49 Specsavers 16 Time & Space 56 Homecare Austin Ben 46 Bosworth Home Care 73 Prestige Nursing 121 The Bees Knees 89 IT Services Ashby Web Design 55 The PC Clinic 22 Kitchens & Bathrooms Ashby Tile & Bathroom 2 Holme Tree 51 Kingswood Design UK 73 Locksmiths Hazlewood Locksmiths 93 Motor Services A D Car Cosmetics 102 Chips Away 67 SMP Autobulbs Ltd 32

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