July 2014 - Coalville Community Eye

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The whole family can enjoy a world of discovery at one of our fantastic, award-winning, family attractions.

Head to Conkers in the heart of The National Forest, where you can enjoy indoor and outdoor exploration. Take a step back in time at Snibston where you find fashion galleries and a transport and engineering museum, or venture into outer space at the National Space Centre. Enjoy monkeying around at Twycross Zoo where you will see one of the world's largest primate collections.

Or why not head to Twinlakes Park or Wistow Maze and have a funpacked day out?

Soak up the atmosphere of an exciting performance at Curve theatre and experience the visually awe-inspiring surroundings of this state of the art theatre. Head to De Montfort Hall, Loughborough Town Hall or Hinckley’s Concordia Theatre where you can enjoy live music, comedy and dance ideal for the whole family!

HISTORY AND HERITAGE Step back in time and delve into Leicestershire's interesting history and heritage. Discover Roman ruins, majestic castles and historic events. Leicester is well known as an important Roman settlement, and evidence of this can be seen at the Jewry Wall Museum in the city. Visit the Battle of Bosworth Heritage Centre, and find out all about the battle that claimed the life of King Richard III. Re-enactments and historic events regularly take place here.

SPORT AND LEISURE Leicestershire has an enviable sporting history, not only with the sporting stars of today but in developing sporting stars of the future at Loughborough University.

With so much sporting activity going on in Leicester and Leicestershire, it’s no wonder there’s plenty to keep you all active! Take a look at other activities taking place in Leicester and Leicestershire, from paintballing to go-karting and tobogganing to skateboarding.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Explore Leicestershire's countryside where you can enjoy picturesque waterways, country parks, cycle paths and lots more! Walking is a great way to experience the varied landscape of Leicestershire, with miles of well signposted footpaths. Head for the flourishing National Forest, or discover some of England's most quaint villages on the Leicestershire Round, a 100 mile circular walk around the entire county.

SHOPPING Leicester’s city centre offers aspirational shopping with unique boutiques and independent shops.

Belgrave Road is famous for its Asian shops, selling beautiful sarees and spices, and Stoneygate is a cluster of independent shops and galleries offering exclusive products.

County market towns hold weekly markets, and farmer’s markets also take place regularly.

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NEW FURNITURE SHOP OPENS IN STYLE Coalville’s newest business opened its doors to town shoppers on Friday 27th June. Coalville Furniture Superstore in Belvoir Road was officially opened by the Chairman of North West Leicestershire District Council, Councillor Graham Allman, with staff, guests and town shoppers joining him in the opening celebrations. As well as the ribbon cutting ceremony, guests enjoyed a cake which was made in the shape of a sofa by Coalville’s Sugar and Ice cake shop.

Welcoming the store to the town, Cllr Allman said “As a Council we are delighted that Paul Bancroft has decided to open his new venture in North West Leicestershire and particularly in Coalville utilising the former Co-Operative store site. It has been too long since a new

business of this size and quality has opened in the town and I am sure that it will attract customers from the greater district of North West Leicestershire and beyond, bringing in new customers to the town and benefiting all the local retailers. This is further proof that the District Council is “business friendly” and is encouraging new businesses to open within the District. The opening went extremely well with members of the public going along to look around.

I called by over the weekend on my way to Picnic in the Park, another successful event organised for the town by the District Council, and was delighted to see so many folk in the store and making purchases.

Well done Paul and your team.”

Business owner Mr Paul Bancroft said he was proud of the new venture and was delighted to be

FAMILIES FLOCK TO COALVILLE’S PICNIC IN THE PARK

More than 5,000 people attended North West Leicestershire District Council’s Picnic in the Park, enjoying an exciting mix of live music, family activities, fairground rides, food and drink and community stalls.

Despite the odd shower, the event was a huge success, with live music from the Leicestershire Co-Op Brass Band, and The Mercy, going down a storm, and the King Edward VII School Steel Band braving the weather with their steel pans.

The event at Coalville Park was part of Coalville’s Big Weekend, and also saw BMX flatlands European champion Keelan Phillips make an appearance with Leicestershire County Council’s Big Bike Ride, whilst visitors had a go themselves on an array of crazy bikes.

The event was organised by the council’s Cultural Services Team, and supported by the Community Focus team, which works closely with parish and town councils, community groups and organisations and other district council services to improve communities and services in North West Leicestershire.

Councillor Alison Smith MBE, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services at North West Leicestershire District Council, said “Picnic in the Park was a great success this year - there was something for all the family. Our team worked very hard on the event, and even the odd shower didn’t dampen people’s spirits.”

opening a store offering a huge choice of furniture for people in Coalville and the surrounding areas. Mr Bancroft has been running The Suite Superstore - a successful family-owned furniture store in Barwell - for 15 years.

Mr Danny Jenno has been appointed as Store Manager and Mrs Stephanie Shaw as Store Assistant.

Mr Jenno said “The opening was very exciting and there was a real buzz in the showroom as we welcomed our first customers to the

store. We have had a busy opening week and have received very encouraging comments from people visiting the store saying how pleased they are that a store like ours has opened in the town centre.”

The Coalville Furniture Superstore is at 79 Belvoir Road (a building formerly occupied by the Coop store) and sells leather and fabric upholstery, beds, bedroom furniture, dining tables, chairs and occasional furniture.

BEAUMNOR HALL THE SITE OF A SPECIAL CHARITY DINNER ON SEPTEMBER 5TH Beaumanor Hall, now famous for its “Pie Nights” and social occasions, is hosting a very special charity event with local connections. The recently retired and very popular manager at the hall, Alan Jacobs, sadly and tragically lost his wife Katherine, a local teacher, in 2005 from a very rare and devastating bacterial disease after having surgery to treat cancer. As a result, the KJ CharitableTrust was set up.

The KJTrust, a charitable organisation named in memory of Katherine Mary Jacobs,=has two main aims: To help promote educational excellence in and around the Leicestershire area, and to raise awareness of Necrotising fasciitis.

Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare but serious. About 1 out of 4 people who get this infection die

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The “Charity Pie Night” has been set up to boost the charitable trusts intake. The ticket price of £12 per person is for an appetite satisfying selection of pie main courses and £15 to include a tempting array of sweets. Every penny of profit will be donated to this very worthwhile and locally targeted cause. All are welcome and the bar is open.

The hall opens for Pie Night events from 6.30 pm to 8.30pm and you can book by calling 01509 890119.

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TWO MEMORIAL STONES DEDICATION Two memorial stones were officially dedicated to four North West Leicestershire men who lost their lives whilst serving in the armed forces since 1945.

PHOTO: New President Roz Holland with Paul Dyer. Photo taken by Stephen Marriott at Photographic Services On the 30th June, Roz Holland became the first Madame President of the Coalville Rotary Club for 81 years. The handover took place at the offices of Hermitage FM. Roz said she feels very proud to have this opportunity to represent Coalville Rotary Club in this 81st year. Living in the Coalville area for most of her life, Roz remembers the prosperous town of the past but still recognises and admires the determination of the local community in the town today. Through her work as a Rotarian she has met so many dedicated people and feels that the small part that Rotary plays is enhanced by all those front line services. Rotary is most definitely working with the community to bring about change. “The biggest reward I have from joining Coalville Rotary Club is knowing that our own involvement in the community will make a difference to someone else’s life. No matter if it is a through a donation to an organisation, supporting students through a Rotary Youth competition or a request to steward an event, Rotarians will try to help if they can. It’s not all work though. We are looking forward to a fun filled year too with lots of social events on the calendar for ourselves and our families.

If you think you would like to be a part of Rotary please get in touch ( 01530 810464 ). We are holding an open evening on September 1st at the Hermitage Hotel. We would be delighted to see you. Call us or visit us at The Hermitage Park Hotel Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA at 7pm on Mondays.

Please check to make sure a meeting is taking place, as sometimes we are visiting elsewhere.

Memorial stone - with names the dedication ceremony on Sunday 22 June in Memorial Square, Coalville brought together the families and friends of the remembered men, representatives from all the armed forces and the Royal British Legion, and local dignitaries.

The four men whose names appear on the new memorial stones are: Reuben Nicholls, from Hugglescote, who died in 1951 in Korea whilst serving with the Royal Marines.

Albert Bott, from Ibstock, who died in 1956 in Cyprus whilst serving with The Royal Leicestershire Regiment.

Ronnie Bowman, from Appleby Magna, who died in 1956 in Cyprus whilst serving with The Royal Leicestershire Regiment.

Adam Morris, from Coalville, who died in 2006 in Iraq whilst serving with the Royal Anglian Regiment.

The ceremony included eulogies for all four men. Around 150 people attended, including members of the public.

The detailed search for names took more than a year, involving the district council, the Royal British Legion, parish and town councils, local historians and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The stone dedication took place in the centenary year of the First World War and also the signing of the district council’s Armed Forces Community Covenant, which saw the authority declare that it would support and recognise the armed forces.

Christine Fisher, Chief Executive of North West Leicestershire District Council, said “We’re very pleased to be able to dedicate the memorial stones. These four men deserve to be remembered alongside those who fell in service of their country before 1945. A lot of hard work has gone in to this project – from finding the names of those who should be remembered here, to sourcing local stone and local stonemasonry to create an appropriate memorial. We are incredibly thankful to so many

people who have helped us along the way – local historians, the Royal British Legion, the Ministry of Defence, parish and town councils who all helped us with our research, Midland Quarry Products who supplied the stone and to Kurt Russell for his excellent stonemasonry."

Jim Rowlinson, Chairman of the North West Leicestershire Group of the Royal British Legion, added “On behalf the Royal British Legion, the serving and ex-serving members of the armed services within North West Leicestershire and family members of those servicemen named on the plaque, I would like to thank North West Leicestershire District Council for their absolute and dedicated support throughout our efforts to establish a suitable memorial in memory of those that made the supreme sacrifice in service to their country since the end of World War 2. A lot of people have worked together on this project, and they all deserve thanks because without such help none of this would have been possible.”

SAM'S SUNFLOWER VIETNAM TREK FOR LOROS Sam Ashton wanted to do something different to raise money for LOROS Hospice this year, so she has signed up to go trekking in Vietnam!

LOROS is a charity whose aim is to enhance the quality of life of adult patients with cancer, progressive neurological conditions and end-stage organ failure for whom curative treatment is no longer possible.

Patients are treated at the Hospice and in the community based upon clinical need, regardless of background and the ability to pay.

LOROS specialises in holistic, multidisciplinary care, focused on the whole person and including family and carers. The care given takes into account the patients’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs as well as their own choices. Family members are supported in adjusting to loss and bereavement.

LOROS contributes to the education and training of its own and other health and social care professionals and of volunteers.

The charity is also committed to research in order to improve the understanding and practice of palliative care.

The Sunflower Trek is a charity challenge that will allow Sam to raise money for LOROS as well as experiencing the beauty and diversity of Vietnam. She will experience its natural contrasting beauty - from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the rugged mountains, traditional stilt houses and bustling cities.

Sam said, “I am doing this in memory of my step mother, Lyn Ashton. Lyn was always a strong, caring and active person and it was very hard to see what her illness did to her in such a short time. She fought a valiant battle to try and beat it, but it was so good to know she had the care she

needed from LOROS when she didn’t have the strength to fight it anymore. She was provided with care and support by the hospice during the last few months of her life and I wanted to show my appreciation to LOROS, who made her as comfortable as possible during her last few weeks.”

Sam has to raise a minimum of £2480 before 24th July but is aiming to reach £5,000 before her trek in October. To sponsor Sam, please see her Just giving website, all donations will be gratefully appreciated www.justgiving.com/ SamAshtonVietnam/

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• 250g Milk chocolate • 200g Thomas Hoe Aged Leicestershire Red

AGED LEICESTERSHIRE RED MACARONI CHEESE

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Buttery Aged Red Leicester makes the most beautiful golden cheese sauce, which is poured over macaroni and baked. A big hug in a bowl.

• Cut the Aged Leicestershire Red into 20 bite-sized cubes.

• Melt the milk chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.

• Coat the Aged Leicestershire Red cubes with the chocolate and leave to dry on a sheet of greaseproof paper.

AGED LEICESTERSHIRE RED ROASTED FILO TARTS Pretty little cheese tartlets, made with Aged Leicestershire Red, peppers and cherry tomatoes, to resemble a beautiful sunset. Make in miniature tartlet moulds as canapés and serve with a chilled glass of dry white wine for a sophisticated sundowner.

• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

AGED LEICESTERSHIRE RED WHITE STILTON WITH LEMON FONDUE A rich, cheesy fondue recipe that hits the spot after a day out in the cold. Add sourdough bread and dive in.

AGED LEICESTERSHIRE RED STEW & DUMPLINGS A warming casserole that makes the most of a cheaper cut of beef and plentiful root vegetables. Add a few fluffy dumplings and a side of mashed potato for a comforting winter dinner.

AGED LEICESTERSHIRE RED SHEPHERDS PIE A British favourite, topped with nutty Aged Leicestershire Red. Serve with green beans and a good glass of strong Ale.

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THE BIG VOICES ARE IN TOWN !

SUPPORT TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS AT COALVILLE MARKET People looking for a new career direction, becoming their own boss or even owning their own shop, are being encouraged to try market trading.

As part of its investment in Coalville Market, North West Leicestershire District Council is working with Coalville Town Team and existing stallholders to offer an excellent support package for new market traders at the growing and vibrant market.

The support package for new market traders offers: Pre-start induction sessions Financial advice Marketing assistance Reduced stall rental for eight weeks Personal mentor Coalville Market Hall is currently receiving a facelift and in early September is ready to welcome new stall holders.

LOCAL PLAN HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOW NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE GROWS The plan will affect everyone in North West Leicestershire - it will make decisions about where homes, roads, offices and shops are built and which open spaces will be created and protected.

The aim is to adopt the Local Plan in December 2016 - you will have several opportunities to have your say on what's included and how it is being developed during the process.

For more information on the consultations which are open now and to have your say, go to: www.nwleics.gov.uk/localplanmysay Ends Friday 19 September 2014

By special arrangement with the Rothley & District Royal British Legion the Coalville Male Voice Choir is putting on a choral performance in aid of the Poppy Appeal. A full choral programme will include the following pieces

Councillor Tony Gillard, Portfolio Holder for Business at North West Leicestershire District Council, said “There has never been a better time to become a trader at Coalville Market. We’re investing in the future of the market, and we’re investing in traders who will continue to make the market a vibrant, prized part of our town centre. This could be an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs with business ideas. Our support package is supported by experienced traders – so we’re offering the best advice to help people get their businesses off the ground.”

Sharon Eason, Coalville Town Team member, said “Many people in Coalville are passionate about seeing their market do well. Working closely with

the existing traders, we have developed a programme that will set prospective traders off on the right foot. I’m convinced there are many entrepreneurs of all ages who would welcome the chance to develop a business in the centre of Coalville. The market is an ideal starting point and with the help we have put in place, we hope to report many success stories in the coming months.”

For further details and an application form please contact: Emily Todd Business Focus Team Leader Call 01530 454678 or email to emily.todd@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

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HSBC TABLE TENNIS IN AID OF LOROS HSBC based at Grove Park recently held their 6th annual Table Tennis Tournament raising an incredible sum of £3,000 for LOROS beating their total of £2,500 from last year!

With 16 teams participating in this year’s event including; Grant Thornton, Howes Percival, KPMG, Gateleys, Nelsons and Spearing Waite the competition continues to grow from strength to strength.

LOROS Partnership Development Executive, Laura Betts attended the Final held at the HSBC headquarters at Grove Park on Wednesday 25th June.

Laura said “Not only is this event getting bigger and bigger each year, but the tournament is also getting more and more competitive! There were some fantastic players participating in the tournament this year – some of the firms have really upped their game”! We are so grateful to HSBC for organising this event

in aid of LOROS and for their dedicated support in terms of organising their own fundraising activities, attending LOROS events or offering corporate volunteers for specific projects their continued support is so valuable and so much appreciated!”

Graham Brown Senior International Commercial Manager at HSBC said “I would like to thank all the teams who took part and all of the HSBC staff who helped to organise this event. With the support of all who participated we were able to raise £3,000 for LOROS. Working alongside the LOROS Partnership Development Team provides HSBC with so many unique opportunities such as team building activities and the opportunity to attend networking events while also enabling us to bring a bit of fun to the workplace.

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IBSTOCK STUDENTS GIVE A HAND TO AFRICA UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES FROM WALES FOR FINAL YEAR STUDENTS Wales was the destination for final year students from Ibstock Community College who took on a week of physical and mental challenges, including abseiling, raft building and gorge walking.

Thirty eight Year 9 students – who will all leave the college at the end of this term - made the journey to Harlech in the Snowdonia National Park.

Student Georgia Dales, 14, said “It was a week of excitement, uncertainty, nerves and fun.

During the day, we were pushed to our limits, both physically and mentally, in the evenings we relaxed on the beach or round the camp fire. When we returned to school, we were tired, we ached but we were still smiling. We made some unforgettable memories.”

The trip was one of a series of special activities organised for the students’ final term at Ibstock, before they move on to the upper schools where they will take their GCSEs.

Five hundred paper hands decorated by students at Ibstock Community College (ICC) will be distributed to children in Africa, to promote the importance of good hygiene.

Every student at the college has decorated a paper hand and added the slogan ‘Nawa mikone yako’, which means ‘Wash your hands’ in Swahili.

The decorated hands will be given to pupils in schools in Tanzania

by ICC teacher Sam McCarthy, who will spend three weeks in the African country in September.

Her visit is being organised by the charity, Go Mad.

During her visit, Sam will be the charity’s coordinator for education and goats! Her role will involve educating children about the importance of clean water and good hygiene. She will also help to build much needed water tanks.

Sam said ”We hope that these colourful hands and the message they are carrying will capture the imagination of children in Tanzania, and help them to become more aware of hygiene issues.”

Sam is trying to raise £650 before she leaves for Tanzania in September – enough to pay for one water tank which can help to reduce diarrhoea, dehydration and the spread of disease from stagnant water. Anyone who would like to help Sam raise money for Tanzania can get in touch with her at samantham17@ibstockcollege. leics.sch.uk

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT CHERNOBYL NUTRITION MISSION Local families from villages throughout West Leicestershire are looking forward to welcoming a group of fifteen children from Belarus to the county in August. The youngsters (age 7-13yrs) whose lives are affected as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster will be arriving in Markfield on Saturday 2nd August for a 4-week recuperative holiday that has been organised by the charity Friends of Chernobyl’s Children West Leicestershire.

Over the past few months, the charity has been appealing to local organizations to sponsor a healthy lunch for the children during their stay and Central England Cooperative, Fareshare Leicester, Work Link Project Hinckley, Samworth Brothers, The Curzon Arms Woodhouse Eaves, WR Cleaning and Maintenance and Radisson Blu Hotel have all signed up to help.

The charity’s Group Coordinator John Buckby explained “Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies are common problems amongst the children and they suffer from a variety of health issues as a result of their poor diet. Our “Nutrition Mission” initiative will ensure that they get plenty of healthy, nutritious food throughout their stay which will help to boost their depleted immune systems and improve their general health. We have been working with some of these organizations for several years now and

have seen what a huge difference their support makes to the children. We are extremely grateful to them all for their help and generosity.”

The charity which is run entirely by volunteers has been bringing children to Leicestershire for essential respite as part of their Family Hosting Program since 2009.

For more information on the charity, please contact: John Buckby on (01455) 285799 e-mail john.evolution@btinternet.com or visit our website at: www.focc-westleics.webs.com/

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STUDENTS BUILD BRIDGES – AND CONFIDENCE A day of physical and mental challenges - including bridge building - is helping students from Ibstock Community College to develop their skills in teamwork, decision making, listening and cooperation.

By the end of June, 150 Year 7 students from ICC will have spent a day at Beaumanor Hall, where tasks include working in small groups to build a bridge, using just logs and rope.

Teacher Richard Pilcher said “The task involves a great deal of trial and error, problem solving, and discovery learning. In the process, students learn a variety of knots including reef knots and double knots. To conclude the task, students are called upon to test their faith in their own bridge-building skills by using the bridge to cross a stream. On the latest visit, many were successful but not everyone got to the other side completely dry!”

Students also had a go on the centre’s climbing walls and tried abseiling.

AFRICA INSPIRES STUDENTS’ ARTWORK Africa was the inspiration for students during Art Week at Ibstock Community College.

More than 150 students from all year groups took part in a week of activities, which included making and decorating their own felt squares with visiting artist Heena Patel.

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STUDENTS ARE GUEST SPEAKERS AT NATIONAL FOREST LAUNCH Three students from Ibstock Community College were guest speakers at the prestigious launch of the National Forest's strategy for the next 10 years.

Kate Strong, Lawrence Standen and Kristian Whetton, all aged 12, each gave a presentation to more than 100 guests at the launch at Calke Abbey.

The three were invited to take part after impressing a National Forest representative during a

consultation session at the college earlier this year. All three talked about the different ways in which they used the forest and why it was important to them.

College coordinator Louise Reeve, who accompanied them to the launch, said "Kate, Lawrence and Kristian were interviewed in front of more than 100 people about how they used and valued the forest. They were wonderful. It was a real privilege for them and for the college."

Kristian said "It was an interesting day because we met new people and the work that they are doing will help bring the whole community together."

A strawberry tea prepared by cooking students from Ibstock Community College was a great reason to stay behind after school - and helped to raise £250 for Breast Cancer Care.

Students and staff were joined by family members and members of the local community for the chance to tuck into freshly baked cream scones, cupcakes and strawberries.

There was also an opportunity to 'guess the weight of the cake', which was also baked by Year 9 students from the college’s ‘Cook It’ specialism course.

Teacher Linda Higginson, who organised the event, said "It was lovely to see so many people after school enjoying a chat and a cream tea, all for such a good cause."

Tanzania by Ibstock’s Head of Art Sam McCarthy. She will spend three weeks in the African country in September, working with charity Go Mad. Miss McCarthy said “Felt making is the oldest way of making fabric and it is quite a complex process. Students have come up with some beautiful designs inspired by African textiles. We also had one student who recreated the UK flag and another who made the flag of Tanzania.”

Students also drew and painted lion pictures.

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et’s talk ponds today and how to keep them sparkling clean!

Given the time of year and hopeful glimpses of sun appearing through the clouds I thought it will be a good topic to choose…

So do you have one or are you thinking about adding this beautiful water feature to your back garden?

If so, then please read through as I will try to give you some simple to follow tips to make it all worthwhile.

Pond in essence is like a large aquarium and the only difference is that the temperature and the amount of light are not constant as in your home environment. If you take appropriate steps to accommodate these differences then you should be able to enjoy your pond as much as your indoor aquarium.

I think I need to start somewhere and it all begins with this phone call: ‘My pond went green, can you please help?’

As I said before, you can not put sun on a timer and that’s why things change. Water quality, as the life on earth in the whole, is affected by the sun light. When the weather improves and your pond starts receiving more sun then the water ‘blooms’ = goes green.

At this stage you need to take a step back and think what happened with your pool during the winter period. We do turn the pumps off for the winter so the water has a chance to settle. The top layer of the water surface might freeze but the bottom will always remain at 4OC (unless your pond is very shallow or we have a very cold winter). Fish stay at the bottom of the pond and slowly go dormant.

They stop eating and slow down

their metabolism to minimum utilising body fat as a source of energy. They do still produce a very small amount of waste though. If you add to that all the detritus, sludge, leaves and any other things that might have fallen into the water during the winter months then you can realise where all this green water is coming from. With the weather picking up all things at the bottom of the pond are starting to decompose and supply vital nutrients for algae to multiply. Yes, green water is very small (single-celled) algae that are suspended in water giving it a green colouration.

So how to keep on top of this problem and keep your water crystal clear?

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You can deplete them by implementing the following: - Water changes, - Using pump/filter, - Hovering the bottom of your pond - Adding beneficial bacteria, - Adding fast growing plants.

Water changes are the simplest way of diluting the waste (and replenishing water with macro and microelements that fish and plants need). All you need to do is to remove some (let’s say 25%) of water from your pond and replace it with tap water. The only thing to remember is to use a ‘tap safe’ solution that will detoxify water from harmful chlorine and chloramines that are added to tap water to make it safe for us to drink. Fish don’t appreciate these additives (they are harmful to aquatic life) and chloramines can not be removed by means of water movement/evaporation.

(When doing a water change, remember to use the dirty water from your pond as lawn fertilizer!)

If you have a pump and a filter then water changes are easier as all you need to do is to disconnect your pump from the filter and let the water run onto your lawn until you remove 25% of pond’s capacity.

‘Sludge Busters’ are a group of products that contain good bacteria in a form of powder, liquid or gel.

These bacteria are your friends and they literally eat the dirt!

Lastly, oxygenating plants can take a lot of nutrients out of the water and out-compete algae in this way.

The easiest and most effective way of introduction is to get weighted bunches of these plants and to drop them straight into the pond. Species of oxygenators to be considred include: Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum), Willow Moss (Fontinalis antipyretica) and Curly Water Thyme (Lagarosiphon major).

We do not recommend doing a total water change with scrubbing your pond clean. You do upset the balance in the pond too much and that itself might result in algae bloom.

Your filter helps with trapping the waste as well so regular cleaning is the key. Remember that your pump needs maintenance as well. Its heart is a little thing called an impellor and this piece needs regular cleaning to sustain an appropriate water flow through your filter.

The filter itself needs cleaning but remember to only use water from your pond for this purpose as the above-mentioned chlorine/ chloramines will damage beneficial bacteria that live in filter media.

Light

You can’t turn it off or put it on a timer but you can limit its impact on your water feature by providing shade in a couple of simple ways.

Consider: - Positioning of your pond, - And adding suitable plants and ornaments.

Now comes the big gun – Pond Vac! Vacuuming the bottom of the pond is highly recommended.

Doing it once a year, at the beginning of pond season, is a minimum but if you do it twice (at the end of pond season) then you’re being a good pond keeper.

Hovering is also a way of doing a water change but the main reason for this action is to remove all the sludge from the bottom of your pool that will be a source of your problems. It’s not as big of a chore as you think and on a sunny day it might actually be a nice way of exercising… If you don’t have or don’t want to have a bulky piece of equipment you can hire one for a day from us or buy a much more compact version of this ‘pond appliance’.

Consider pond’s location when planning in the first place and don’t expose it to the sunlight too much.

Ideally a pond wants to be situated in a partial shade.

If it is in full sun though then you can add some marginal or even better floating plants to cut off as much light as possible. Floating plants are the best as they don’t add any nutrients to the water as they don’t need potting. Floating on the surface they multiply very quickly and can cover a large area of the pond in no time. Again, here you have some species for your consideration: Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes major), Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus ranae), Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), Water Soldier (Stratiotes aloides) and Water Chestnut (Trapa natans).

Beneficial bacteria can be used on regular basis throughout the pond season to help to ‘digest’ all the dirt that can settle in your pond.

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One of my favourite plants though for the purpose of shading a body of water is not an oxygenator. You actually plant it next to your pond and it needs a bit of extra care.

Giant Prickly Rhubarb (Gunnera manicata) is an impressive plant and grows huge leaves each year. Think about it as a giant sun umbrella for your pond. The better the weather the bigger this plant grows! Prior to planting dig a hole twice the width and twice the depth of the pot size of the plant. Backfill the base of the hole with peat/compost and well rotted manure (ensure there is a layer of peat between the manure and the plant or the roots may scorch). Remove pot and place the plant, then backfill the sides with peat/compost. Water the plant every 2 days, if necessary for about a month, so that the tap root gets established. In winter cut back the leaves to within 10 cm of the crown, then cover the plant with either a suitable nursery frost fleece or straw (if not in a windy place). The plant will shoot through the straw in Spring.

Fleece should be removed once the danger of frost has gone.

The last method of shading your pond would be to use ornaments or maybe putting up a shed near by?

I’ll leave this one with you and maybe you can think of some thing I can’t at the moment…

Remember that trees/plants shedding leaves/needles should not be placed nearby your water!

Ultra Violet (UV) Sterilizer

This fancy-sounding addition to your hardware is a very effective tool that helps you to keep your pond clear and to some extent disease-free. UV light actually kills parasites, fungi and bacteria if used properly. In pond equipment

the intensity of its radiation is not as strong to do so but it helps to combat an infection/infestation if it occurs. For the UV light to work properly you need to follow manufacture’s instructions as far as water flow through the unit since if the water flows too quickly then the radiation has no time to exert its effect on algae.

As far as the green water is concerned, the UV light is also killing/destroying walls of singlecelled algae that cause ‘green-water effect’. By doing so, it makes them stick together and form bigger clumps that will be picked up by your filter box. Otherwise the green water just goes through your filter box without being collected by sponges.

The other couple of things to remember (we have mentioned the appropriate water-flow already) are maintenance and bulb replacement. The UV bulb has to be replaced once a year at the beginning of pond season as its best efficacy falls on the first six months of its lifespan.

Maintenance of sterilizer includes cleaning a quartz sleeve that the bulb is housed in. You should clean it at least twice a year or if the green water starts showing up.

That brings me up to the end of this topic of green water problem.

I know that it’s just a glide over the pond subject but I hope that the information outlined above is of some help to you. Remember that we are here to help so if you have any more questions then don’t hesitate to give us a call or to pop in.

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Kathryn Hicklin, of QualitySolicitors Mander Cruickshank said the firm believes the initiative will help give clarity to people who have legal problems they wish to address, but don’t know how.

“Under our Ask the Legal Expert scheme, we are offering up to 45 minutes of advice for a fixed price of just £99,” said Ms Hicklin, whose firm covers many areas of law including family, Wills and probate, and conveyancing.

“This meeting will be with a specialist lawyer who will apply their in-depth knowledge and experience to people’s issues thereby giving peace of mind,” she added.

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“There are many members of the public worried that lawyers speak in jargon, and in some cases this is true, but we have prided ourselves in speaking in plain English, which is probably one of the reasons why we have been here almost a century,” added Ms Hicklin, whose firm have offices in both Coalville and Hinckley.

She said that for £99 the person booking the meeting could decide how best to use the time, whether it be asking questions, helping draft a letter or completing a legal form.

“Considering most legal firms charge up to £250 an hour for a meeting like this it means many members of the public can be priced out, but we hope this initiative will solve many problems, which are currently affecting those in our region,” she said.

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ummer is here at long last and thoughts turn towards holidays and breaks from the hectic lifestyle.

Spending time with friends in the garden, lighting the BBQ and grabbing a beer or two is high on the agenda, so during the sunniest months it’s good to have a break from the gardening chores. So this month I take a look at choosing plants that are low maintenance. By being selective, choosing plants that require little deadheading, trimming and staking, it’s possible to create a space that looks good without much TLC.

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There are a several garden-worthy shrubs that look good throughout the year without the need for intensive maintenance.

Hebes are number one on the list of must haves. There are plenty to choose from depending on your style. I favour Hebe ‘Sutherlandii’ for use as a soft rounded alternative to topiary, with the added benefit of white flowers. For a brighter splash of flower colour H. ‘Purple Shamrock’, H. ‘Midsummer Beauty’ and H. ‘Nicolas Blush’ will bloom well during summer. Larger varieties may need an occasional trim to keep them in a tidy shape, but that’s all.

Lavender is a British favourite for a good reason long lasting blooms, scented foliage and tidy grey-green foliage.

English varieties are the hardiest where as the French varieties with the ‘butterfly tops’ will thrive best in sheltered spots.

They only require a trim immediately after flowering to stop them going woody and keep them in a good shape.

They suit borders and containers with well-drained soil/compost. Lavender ‘Hidcote’ and ‘Munstead’ are compact varieties ideal for hedges.

Choisya are very useful in gardens to creating a rounded bush with attractive glossy foliage. They bear fragrant white flowers in May-June on well behaved plants.

These rarely need any care, so are ideal for low maintenance areas. They’re best in a sunny border away from cold winds. C. ‘White Dazzler’ is worth seeking out.

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FOR A SPLASH OF COLOUR Perennial Geraniums such as the much loved G. ‘Johnson’s Blue’ and the new G. ‘Rozanne’ will give colour to the borders for months at a time. If they stop flowering simple give them a hard trim down to the ground and a feed with a liquid fertiliser and they will be up and flowering in a few weeks.

Penstemons are valuable for late summer colour. In a sunny sheltered spot with well-drained soil, they will happily establish and give a vibrant display for months. Their bushy habit means they don’t need staking just a light deadhead every couple of weeks to prolong the flowering. I favour the old hardier varieties such as P. ‘Hewells Pink’ and P. ‘Garnet’ which have elegant blooms.

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Fuchsias are hard working plants able to flower all summer long. They are available in a huge colour range and there are trailers for window boxes or bushes for pots and borders. They will happily flower nonstop in a lightly shaded spot with moist soil.

Heucheras are now available in a rainbow of colours. Most are grown for their vibrant semi-evergreen foliage but there is also a range with stunning flowers too look out for the plants named after cities e.g. Hollywood which is a favourite of mine. These all require little TLC and will look good pretty much all year around. Try them in pots and borders.

With the pots and borders now planted they will require watering until they establish, especially as the weather warms up, so next month I’ll be looking at the best irrigation methods for the garden and which fertilisers to choose to make the most of your plants.

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COALVILLE CONSERVATION AREA WELCOME – BUT WE NEED SNIBSTON INCLUDED As Labour’s parliamentary candidate I welcomed the decision of North West Leicestershire District Council’s Cabinet on the 24th June to designate parts of Coalville a Conservation Area but cannot understand how they can exclude Snibston from the plans. The Council has launched a consultation on the proposal and I’m calling on all local people to have their say and join the fight to ensure Snibston is protected.

The Cabinet of North West Leicestershire District Council agreed proposals to designate parts of Coalville town centre as a Conservation Area under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. There are now 23 Conservation areas in North West Leicestershire. The Act defines Conservation Areas as “areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”.

Coalville’s independent and unique retail outlets will be able to benefit from substantial grants to improve their shop fronts.

English Heritage have shown that revitalising historic high streets by linking them to the history and heritage of the area creates successful destinations attracting shoppers into town centres.

Despite this advice from English Heritage, Snibston Mine and Discovery Park has been excluded from the Council’s plans. Snibston brings over £4m a year to the Coalville economy and it’s about time the Tories at County and District Council fought to protect

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this vital part of Coalville. None of the Snibston site has been included, not the Discovery Museum, Century Theatre or the colliery buildings.

It’s great to see Coalville town centre designated as a Conservation Area. I believe we need to be ambitious for the future of Coalville, working together to improve the town and protect its history. A Conservation Area gives Coalville the recognition it deserves but also helps unlock funding and extra powers to protect the heritage of the town.

But how can we be ambitious for the future of Coalville when one of its best assets is earmarked for closure by the Tories? There is no greater example of Coalville’s heritage that we need conserving than Snibston. To lose Snibston would be a disaster for the local area and I’m amazed the Tories at the District Council haven’t included Snibston in the Conservation Area, but then I remember that the same people intent on closing Snibston at County Hall are excluding it from Coalville’s heritage here at District.

Jamie McMahon

HELP MAKE THE COUNCIL CHANGE THEIR MIND But we can make the Council change its mind. Consultation is open until 31st July on the proposals and we need local residents to make their voices heard.

The Tories on the District Council need to include Snibston and make sure you have your say at hwww.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/coalville_conservation_area

Motorfest and Picnic in the Park were once again great examples of how vibrant and busy Coalville can be. It was great to wander around talking to local people and seeing so many enjoying all Coalville has to offer. Thanks has to go to all those who worked hard to make both days a success. When all of Coalville’s businesses, community groups, and local people pull together we can achieve a real success for the local area.

Your local Labour team were out in force both days and we continue to support every effort to bring people and great events to Coalville.

ARMED FORCES DAY – LABOUR WOULD OUTLAW DISCRIMINATION Saturday 28th June was national Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for everyone up and down the country to recognise, remember and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the British Armed Forces community.

Labour is proud of Britain’s Armed Forces and we believe they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. That is why I’m delighted that Labour has pledged to outlaw discrimination against and abuse of members of the Armed Forces in the first year of a Labour Government. We are also committed to providing better support for veterans and those currently serving, along with those making the transition from military to civilian life.

Labour would change the Criminal Justice Act 2003 so that a physical or verbal assault upon a member of the Armed Forces or their family would be classed as an aggravated crime where the prosecution can establish that service in the Armed Forces was the motive for the assault.

It would give Armed Forces additional protection against discrimination, similar to that which disabled people and LGBT

receive. It also proposed changing the Equality Act 2010 to so that a former member of the armed forces would be protected from discrimination in the provision of goods and services – for example in shops, restaurants, hotels and pubs - simply because of their service to our country.

A 2013 survey of Armed Forces personnel revealed that within the past five years 21% had been subject to verbal abuse, 18% had been refused service in hotels, pubs or restaurants simply for wearing their uniforms and 6% had been the victims of violence or attempted violence.

Our Service personnel work around the world in some of the most dangerous situations to defend Britain’s interests and national security. Just like those before them, they do so with unequivocal commitment, enduring professionalism and resolute courage. We must also not forget that the sacrifice associated with military life is rarely endured alone – we must not forget the impact on the friends and families of those who serve too.

That’s why Labour will make discrimination against the Armed Forces an offence in Government and continue to support important opportunities like Armed Forces Day to recognise, remember and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the British Armed Forces community.

UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL MP

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

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COALVILLE PHARMACY STEPS INTO THE FUTURE WITH REVOLUTIONARY ROBOT

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his month saw the marking of National Carers week, a week which highlights the amazing job so many carers undertake. It may surprise you to learn that 1 in 8 adults in the UK care for a family member or close friend and nearly 300,000 of those are age between 16 and 24.

With an aging population, those figures are likely to increase with Carers UK estimating that 60% of the population will have caring responsibilities at some point in their lives.

always bugged me is that if you were designing an entrance system for University now, would you consider a system where applications are assessed on a prediction which in 3 out of 5 of those applications turns out to be inaccurate? That is the current situation when it comes to university applications and with 10% of predictions being an under prediction, that is 20,000 students possibly not achieving their full potential having made applications based on lower grades.

It was my pleasure to visit carers on the Shared Lives scheme a few weeks ago. This is a National project which operates in Leicestershire and is an arrangement where individuals and families in local communities (Shared Lives Carers) provide accommodation and/or support for people who need some support to live the lives they choose. People who used Shared Lives say they feel more settled, valued and like they belong for the first time in their lives. There are some wonderful people involved and I hope it gets more recognition in the future.

A change to using actual grades rather than predictions has been talked about for 10 years since the last Government set up a task force which recommended that these changes happen but for whatever reason, they haven’t.

The proposal has the support of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the National Union of Students. It would create a simpler, fairer and more transparent process, remove the stress and anxiety students face from lodging post-qualification applications and help those from poorer backgrounds who do not always have the access to the right advice to work the system. I will be pushing hard for the matter to be seriously looked at again.

The costs of ongoing care is another issue of concern with many people having to sell their family home to cover the ongoing costs of care. In view of this, I raised in Parliament last month and the Minister did announce that everyone will be protected against catastrophic costs by the insurance a cap of the cost of care provides from April 2016. In addition to this, another reform that we are introducing is universal access to a deferred payment agreement for everyone who would otherwise be forced to sell their home to pay for care. That will be introduced in April 2015 and it will mean that no one has to sell their home during their lifetime to pay for their care.

The issue of the costs of ongoing care has been ducked for many years now so I am proud that the Government has got a grip of the issue to give people security in later life.

Another issue I have been pursuing recently is Education and particularly A-Levels and University. One thing that has

On another issue with A-Levels, I was contacted by an A-level student in the constituency regarding teaching standards and with a novel proposal. He wrote to me saying “My idea would be to have the teacher sit the exam themselves each year, along with the students.

After all, how can they be expected to pass on their knowledge to students to allow them to succeed in the exam, if they themselves could not? This would help improve teaching standards because if a teacher did poorly in an exam, this could be looked into and their skills improved upon.”

It’s an idea worth opening up to debate.

Andrew Bridgen

A Leicestershire-based pharmacy group has been the first in its area to embrace ground breaking technology by investing in a robot. The occasion was celebrated with a launch event in Coalville that saw Andrew Bridgen, the Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire, christen the robot ‘Flobot’. Masons Chemists, located on Belvoir Road, has purchased Flobot to help with its dispensing of medicines for those patients who need additional support to help them manage their regular medicines. The robot, which cost a six figure sum, will help to process prescriptions four times quicker, releasing pharmacists to spend more time interacting with patients.

Jane Lumb, group pharmacy director at Masons Chemists, said “Previously, our staff had to manually package pre-formed plastic trays of medicines which was both time consuming, costly and reduced the amount of time our staff had with patients. However, Flobot now does all that for us and she only requires monitoring from our accuracy checking technician, Siân Hopgood. Siân fills Flobot’s containers with different tablets, programmes each patient’s prescription into her and then Flobot works her magic—spitting out a strip of individual pouches, containing medicines for different intervals of the day. The separate pouches contain tablets for breakfast, lunch, tea and night time and can be tailored to each patient, creating supplies from one up to four weeks. The pouches mean all your tablets are in once easy dose and reduce the chances of missing vital medicines.”

Each medicine container in Flobot is calibrated for one specific drug and manufacturer, and all drugs that enter the robot are checked in and out.

Jane added “In Leicestershire 84% of those in receipt of formal care packages are in the community and Flobot’s medicine pouches help our patients live independently, whether they have formal carers or not.”

GP Dr Terri Eynon is the Labour County Councillor for Coalville and sits on the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Leicestershire County Council. She welcomed Masons Chemists’ investment, and sees it as helping to improve NHS services. Dr Eynon said “Anything that helps patients take the right medicine, at the right time and on the right day, helps the NHS save money. We all have an interest in that.”

Patients of Masons Chemists’ four branches throughout North Leicestershire will be able to choose if they want to make the transition to the pouch system. One lady who has already said yes was Coalville resident, Glennys Armstrong, aged 71. Glennys said “Managing my medicines has always been a hassle, and it’s easy to forget to take them at the right time, so I have had to rely on special medicine management services. I was so grateful for the plastic trays of medicines, but I think the boxes of pouches are much easier to use, as there is no more mix up with the days and they are easier to take on holiday - all in all a very clever creation.”

Flobot is currently helping 400 patients manage their medicines and anyone can request to use her pouch system. April Cottage, a care home that is also located on Belvoir Road, has started to use the pouch system to manage its patients’ medicines. They said that the pouches have made its carers work easier as each pouch displays information about the date and time to administer the medicines and each medicine supply comes with a Medicines Administration Chart (MAR) which records medicine intake accurately.

Jane added “Flobot is hidden away in our dispensary churning out prescriptions giving C- 3PO a run for his money - but she isn’t full yet as she can hold up to 336 separate medicines at a time. We’re constantly taking on new patients, and Flobot has allowed us to keep up with our prescriptions as she is quite a big girl, but don’t tell her that - that is something no woman wants to hear!”

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WYATT WELCOMES NEWS ON PROPOSALS TO MAKE COALVILLE A CONSERVATION AREA Local businessman and Liberal Democrat Councillor, Michael Wyatt has today welcomed plans by the District Council to incorporate part of the Town centre into a conservation area. The proposal is to be agreed at the next cabinet meeting.

Cllr Michael Wyatt said, "This initiative is a real positive step forward in helping our town to regenerate after years of neglect. Making Coalville into a conservation area will help the local council to tap into other sources of funding which can help to improve our Town, and it will especially help our local small traders in their battle to attract more shoppers into our Town."

NEW FIRE STATION FOR COALVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA

WYATT ATTACKS LOCAL TORIES FOR IGNORING COALVILLE Nearly £80 million of Government cash has been secured for projects to create jobs and improve roads and public transport in Leicestershire. The cash has come from a Whitehall Growth Deal announced today and will pay for schemes in the city and the wider county. Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) bid for the money, which will see £28 million provided in the 2015/16 financial year and a further £52 million coming in the following four years.

Liberal Democrat County Councillor Michael Wyatt, a leading campaigner for the Bardon By-Pass said, "I am delighted to see that the Liberal Democrat ministers in Government have made available funding for roads and public transport. What I'm disappointed to hear is that the Tory controlled Leicestershire County Council, and the Tory controlled District Council have failed to put a case forward for financial assistance for the Bardon By-Pass, which we have been campaigning for over a number of decades.

The Tories seem to be all talk and no action when it comes to taking positive steps in tackling the growing problems of major congestion along the A511.

Allowing thousands of additional new houses on the Bardon Grange area without the By-Pass will only be a recipe for disaster.

Also I am disappointed that the Tories did not grasp the opportunity to look at bidding for additional finances to allow the re-opening of the railway line in Coalville, which the Market Hall could be utilised as a train station.

If the Tories are serious about improving our Town and local area then they need to get serious and stop dragging their feet in helping to address the real needs of our Town."

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Natural Health Holiday Hints

Love Your Feet!

Thickened Nails

Submitted by Ken Teppin M.C.P.H Summer is here and many of us are looking forward to our holidays. In today’s hectic world we seem to depend more on having a good break than ever before. So what I would like to offer this month are some tips to help prepare and cope with potential problems.

Firstly, regular readers of these articles will know of my three first aid tips. Arnica for any falls, knocks or any trauma resulting in bruising or bumps. Rescue Remedy for any shock to the system that results in upset or tears. Finally Aloe Vera Gelly for cuts, bites scratches and obviously, sunburn.

A common problem when away from home is upset stomachs and digestive problems. The two main reasons for this tend to be food poisoning or over indulgence.

Food poisoning is quite usual when having to cope with different food and drink. Our digestive enzymes are mainly used to our normal diet and, so consider other foods as toxic although local people can eat them with impunity. The homeopathic remedy Arsenicum 30 will often help. The sufferer will be cold, anxious and even tearful. They will have cramping pains in the stomach and also watery discharge. Also they will have marked weakness and fastidiousness.

Over indulgence is something that we all can succumb to on holiday. We have more time to relax and tend to treat ourselves to extras that we normally avoid. Thus we end up the next

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Submitted by Sally Prytherch Hinds Feet Foot Care T: 07806786616 E: hindsfeetfootcare@gmail.com W: www.hindsfeetfootcare.co.uk day feeling bloated, nauseous and hung-over. The remedy suggested is Nux Vom 30. The indications for this are: the patient feels worse for being cold, or exertion. They will be quarrelsome, irritable and hypersensitive. Of course I am not advocating over indulgence and then just take Nux Vom, but we all like to party sometimes.

A couple of other first aid remedies are Apis 30 which is helpful for stings and severe reactions to stings and Nat Mur Tissue Salts for prickly heat.

Finally I would like to talk about exposure to the sun or getting a tan, although I feel we should be cautious about over exposure and more importantly, quick extreme blasts of sunbathing.

Some of the current advice about covering up all skin all of the time is a bit O.T.T. Why not spend some more time out of doors in the weeks building up to your holidays? Acclimatize yourself gradually, go for walks, and play outside with the children. Spend time sitting outside when you can. Little and gradual is a good maxim. When outdoors use a good quality protective cream.

It just remains for me to wish you all a good summer and have a great time if you are going away on holiday.

Good natural health!

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Thickened toe nails are often caused by increased pressure on the nail, and can be an occupational hazard for footballers, dancers and anyone wearing heavy duty footwear.

Trauma to the nail, fungal infection and conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, poor circulation and diabetes may also be contributory factors, although often it’s just a part of the normal aging process.

Discomfort and pain due to increased pressure on the nail bed can be a significant problem, as can embarrassment about how the nails looks contributing to low self esteem for some people.

Nails can become white, yellow, red or black in colour. A red or black nail may have dried blood underneath the nail plate due

to injury, but it is important to check with a GP as a black, dark or striped nail not caused by trauma, and which is not growing out could be due to melanoma ( a type of cancer).

Identification and eradication of the cause is important where possible, and correct sized footwear can help with comfort.

Soaking the feet to soften nails and regular filing to reduce the nail will promote comfort.

Where nails are difficult to cut in the normal way careful filing by a professional using a drill and bur (file) may be required.

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WHAT DOES YOUR OPTICIAN SEE IN YOUR EYES? Submitted by Bonita Irish Hallcroft Opticians T: 01509 650666 E: info@hallcroftopticians.co.uk W: www.hallcroftopticians.co.uk Retinal photography and its uses During an eye examination, an Optometrist (Ophthalmic Optician) routinely studies the interior of your eye, looking for any sign of abnormalities.

We are able to actually photograph the interior of your eyes (specifically the retina), meaning that we can study your eyes in far more detail. By keeping photographic records of your retina, we are also able to compare images year on year, which is extremely useful. We call this procedure retinal screening and it enables us to check for Glaucoma, Diabetes, Cataract, Age related macular degeneration (AMD) and other ailments that affect literally hundreds of thousands of people in the UK.

Retinal screening is extremely comfortable and simply involves you resting your chin and forehead on pads whilst we take the photographs. At no stage do we actually touch your eye. A typical photograph of a healthy retina is shown above.

We believe this screening process to be a significant advancement in the early detection of eye disorders and, like any disorder in the human body, the sooner it is detected, the more that can be done to cure and/or slow down the deterioration process.

We now offer the option of retinal screening as part of our eye examination and, although we make a small additional charge for this service, it is something we strongly recommend.

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WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

JUNE

THE PARISH CHURCHES OF THE SENCE VALLEY MISSION PARTNERSHIP INVITE YOU JOIN IN WITH A WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS Saturday 26th July Come and meet The Bishop of Leicester, Right Rev’d Tim Stevens at:

SPOT THE BISHOP OF LEICESTER!

HE WANTS TO MEET YOU! The Right Reverend Tim Stevens, the Bishop of Leicester is coming to Coalville and the surrounding villages on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July. He wants to meet the people!

Sit on a bench next to the Bishop in Coalville precinct on Saturday morning from 10.30am. He will be there! Chat to him over lunch at Sunnyside Garden Centre, Ibstock from 12.30pm. He will be there too! Meet him over afternoon tea at Ravenstone almshouses on Saturday tea time between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.

Or come along enjoy a family picnic and barbeque with a fun and games at Sence Valley Country Park on Sunday afternoon. The Bishop will be there too.

The Bishops’ visit is part of a special weekend of events to launch a ‘Mission Partnership’. A collaboration between some local parish churches. Details of events below.

Saturday 26th July ‘Say one for me!’ 10.00- 12.00 Belvoir Precinct Coalville ‘Say one for me!’ 12.30 – 2.30pm Sunnyside Garden Centre Ibstock Tea and Cake 5.00pm-7.00pm Ravenstone Almshouses Sunday 27th July Party in the Park - Barbeque, family fun, treasure hunt, games, crafts. 3.00pm - 5.00pm. Sence Valley Country Park

Belvoir Precinct, Coalville 10.30am - 12 noon Sunny side Garden Centre, Ibstock 12.30pm - 2.30pm Ravenstone Almshouses for tea and cake 5pm - 7pm Sunday 27th July your invited to a party in the park at: Sence Valley Forest Park 3.00pm - 5.00pm Family Fun at the party, all ages welcome, Bring a picnic and enjoy the events: Crafts, Treasure Hunt, Messy Fun, Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Barbeque.

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11th July ‘Twycross Zoo’ 50th Anniversary 7pm 12th July ‘Barlestone St Giles Social Club’ 18th July ‘Anchor Inn’ Newhall 9.15pm 19th July ‘SUMO’ Leicester Supporting Kids Can’t Fly 26th July ‘Heather Music Festival’ Crown Inn 6pm 16th August ‘Woodstock in Whitwick’ At Coalville Rugby Club 23rd August ‘Newhall Social Club’ 29th August ‘Musician, Leicester’ Supporting ‘Green Date’ 30th August ‘Ravefest’ Ravenstone 6th September Whitwick party in the park 6th September ‘Cookie Jar’ For more details on times, additional gigs or venue updates visit our Facebook page.

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A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY ON BENEATH THE LIGHTS Are a young band from North West Leicestershire - England and started late 2010. We released our first EP in early 2012 which consisted of 4 original songs and is titled 'Where We Stand'. Since the release we have had many gigs in and around Leicestershire including festivals, music venues and pubs. We have also played Glastonbudget music festival three times, reached the final of 2014 OBS Leicester and played the Riverside Festival Leicester 2014.

We have also appeared on several

radio stations including The Eye with Big E, Hermitage FM and BBC Radio Leicester with John Sinclair. In May 2013 we released our double single titled 'Moving On/Problem Solved' which has been a big success. We have released our latest second double single in Feb 2014 titled, Broken Town/ Changes which has outsold our previous two releases. www. facebook.com/beneaththelights www.beneaththelights.bandcamp. com www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UoeqK4f1WuE

Review by Arts in Leicester on the Riverside Festival June 2014 “On the main stage North West Leicestershire Beneath The Lights served an enjoyable menu of tunes to the audience. Lead vocalist Sam Lowe’s voice was strong and clear and the whole band performed with a lively stage presence. Sam was backed by vocals from guitarist Brandon Long and together BTL delivered a very enjoyable and impressive set of songs, played with real passion and this won them enthusiastic appreciation from the crowd”.

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he Quorn Country Hotel and Open Box Promotions are delighted to offer the readers of Your Local and Community Eye magazines the chance to win a wedding reception* worth over £3,000! For all couples who are engaged and planning their big day, this prize will give you a fantastic wedding reception in an idyllic setting.

The wedding reception will be held on Sunday 29th March 2015 and will include evening hire of the magnificent Leicestershire Suite, an evening buffet for 100 guests and overnight accommodation for the bride and groom in our fabulous Bridal Suite. We’re also delighted to announce that our partners at Photographic Futures in Leicester have kindly donated a fantastic pre-wedding photo shoot for the winners and 3 hours coverage of their wedding day worth £650!

words or less, please tell us where you first met, how you got engaged and why you want to spend the rest of your life together. We want to hear about your own personal love stories and why you’ve found the one for you. Did you meet on holiday, at work or were you childhood sweethearts? Was it love at first sight or did your friendship blossom into something more?

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To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize now worth over £3,000, we want to hear all about you and your partner. Using 500 Woodstock in Whitwick was an idea conceived in 2002 by Jimmy Chambers , the landlord of The White Horse at the time, and his friend Michael Richmond. They came up with the idea of a fundraising music festival when they heard the local retired people’s groups needed funds; here we are 12 years on and £42,500 given to local groups and causes, and still going strong!

This year sees the festival at The Rugby Club on Hall Lane for the 2nd year. Having outgrown its original home we had to find a venue big enough to accommodate a full day of family fun; with stalls, kiddies fairground rides, inflatable slide, the fire brigade, air ambulance and the Whitwick Historical Group; barbecue, bouncy castle, ice cream van, tombola and cake stall; face painting, raffles and auctions, along with a full day of music from our bands and The Big Rock Acoustic tent.

The support we have had from local musicians has been incredible, all playing for free for us over the years, just to help us raise money.

This year’s line-up is phenomenal; veteran rock band Chrome Molly has agreed to come back to one of their original venues;

Please ensure that you include your email address and telephone number on your entry. Please email your love story to wedding@openboxpromotions.co.uk or post your entry to Wedding Competition, Open Box Promotions, 42 Forest Rise, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, LE9 2HQ Coalville being the home-town of lead singer Steve Hawkins. We are so grateful that between 2014 appearances in Ibiza, London and Leicester they are not too proud to play Whitwick for a good cause.

Ably assisted by Glam-rock kings, Iron Python; local rockers, Sidewinder along with City of Dan, who have all played for us many times. We also have an impressive group of young local talent , The Bench That Rocked, Lil Revolution and Beneath the Lights who are supporting us year on year. The Theories are an Indie group from Sheffield, and The Audiobeats are a new group of local musicians playing a motown/soul set.

It all kicks off with the official opening at 11.45 a.m. on Saturday August 16th, so get yourselves to Coalville Rugby Club, Hall Lane, Whitwick for the day and help us to raise loads of money for local causes !

We are still looking for sponsorship and donations for our Tombola, Auction and Raffle , so if you can help us in any way, get in touch with Sue at Colledge’s Florists 24 Silver Street Whitwick 01530 832440 or see Sarah or Marie in person. Or find our face book page – Woodstock in Whitwick

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KIDS ZONE

SPORTS DAY !

The weather had been sunny for the last few weeks so Daniel and his friends had decided to organise a small picnic and sports day at one of their favourite parks. Christie was bringing some sandwiches and muffins, Bethany was flying in with some fresh lemonade for them and Daniel had packed a bag full of bits and bobs for the races, but he wouldn’t tell anyone what the races were!

On the day of the picnic the friends met up in the park and Daniel started unpacking the bag…

“Here we go” said Daniel as he started to remove the items one by one…

“Three small bags half full of rice? What are we supposed to do with those?” said Bethany.

Daniel carried on…

“Old clothes?” said Christie, it looks like you forgot to take that bag to the charity shop!

Daniel didn’t say a word but kept unpacking…

“You packed Welly’s Daniel?” said Bethany, “But it’s not going to rain today and you haven’t even packed enough for all of us!”

“I’m not sure about this sports day?” said Christie, you’ve packed some very odd items Daniel!

Daniel started laughing! “You need to use your imagination a bit more, these items are perfect for our races!”

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Daniel started to put the clothes down on the ground, first three big pairs of socks in a row, a few meters later, three baggy t-shirts and a few meters after that three of Bethany’s old hats!

“All you have to do is start at the socks, when I shout ‘go’ we put the socks on, run or fly to the t-shirt, put that on quickly then run or fly to the hat, put that on and then on to the finish line!” said Daniel.

“Oh that sounds like fun” shouted Christie, let’s do that first.

So the friends lined up and Daniel shouted “go!” they rushed putting their socks on, Christie was in such a rush she didn’t pull them up properly and tripped over on her way to the T-shirts, Daniel got his T-shirt on but backwards and they all rushed on to the hat’s laughing as they went!

Bethany grabbed her hat and put it on, but it slipped over her eyes and she started flying the wrong way! Eventually they all crossed the finish line and were rolling around on the floor laughing at Bethany who had flown in circles trying to see out from under her hat!

They carried on doing more competations, Welly Wanging with the three wellies and a race balancing the rice bags on their heads! After the competitions they all sat down for the picnic and decided that they had all done as well as each other.

Playing with your friends is fun and you can use almost any items to design your own races! Why don’t you have a go?

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Tell you a tale of Leicestershire, the county where I live.

And of the myriad delights that fair shire has to give.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

The lush green of her rolling hills. Sleepy hamlets of red brick.

Need cheering up? Then Leicestershire will surely do the trick.

From Charnwood Forest’s rocky heights the view is panoramic.

The fresh, green growth in springtime, it really is dynamic.

Just take a walk in Bradgate Park. History’s all around you.

My home county’s turbulent past. It really will astound you.

Go see Bosworth battlefield where King Richard lost his life.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Fresh, whole white or Portobello mushrooms • White paper • Drinking glass • Non-aerosol hair spray

Offered his kingdom for a horse in the midst of all that strife.

Visit Melton Mowbray. I really think you oughter.

Stilton cheese and crisp pork pies. Your mouth is sure to water.

HOW YOU DO IT:

1. To make spore prints, carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms. Expose the gills by using a knife (a parent’s job) to trim back the lower edges of the caps.

2. Place the mushrooms on a sheet of paper and cover each one with an inverted glass. Let stand overnight. The mushrooms will release spores from their caps to create distinctive patterns.

3. Carefully lift first the glasses, then the mushrooms, to reveal the spore prints. If you are careful not to smudge them you can try adding faces to make some mushroom people!

4. To preserve the designs, coat with non-aerosol hair spray.

Look east from top of Beacon Hill on a beautiful summer’s day.

That silvery thread is the River Soar meandering her leisurely way.

Hear the chimes of the Loughborough carillon, borne on a gentle breeze.

Explore the new National Forest. They are planting millions of trees.

Down in the south of the county, Foxton locks is wonderful sight.

A staircase of ten mighty lock gates, all in a single flight.

So come on and visit my county. It will not disappoint.

Call in at one of our wayside inns and the carvery’s Sunday joint.

By Chris Rose

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INGREDIENTS • 100g softened butter • 100g caster sugar • 1 egg • Drop of vanilla essence • 225g plain flour • 3-4 tbsp of jam / curd METHOD Cream butter and sugar together. Add the egg and vanilla before mixing until smooth. Combine the flour to form a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky add a little more flour. Wrap the dough in cling film. Chill for 1hr.

Heat oven to 180 degrees.

Roll out the chilled dough, on a floured surface, until it is about 5mm thick. Using a cookie cutter cut out about 40 biscuit shapes. Cut out a small hole in half of the biscuit shapes. Place the shapes on lined baking trays and bake for 10-15 mins, or until golden brown, then remove and leave to cool on a wire rack.

Take a pair of biscuits and put ½ tsp of jam on the whole biscuit, the place the holey biscuit on top. Enjoy!

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