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Over the weekend of 24th and 25th October more than 600 people travelled along the Mountsorrel branch line. Each train was made up of two coaches and two engines and carried approximately 40 passengers each.

I remember talking to two volunteers at the Autumn Gala back in 2007 when there was a small display announcing the forma on of the group to re‐open the old quarry line. The proposal was for it to run from Swithland sidings to Bond Lane bridge on the outskirts of Mountsorrel and I wondered how they could achieve such a dream, how long it all might take and at what cost. But eight years and a few hundred thousand pounds and man hours later the project now takes shape.

The weekend marked the official opening and enabled passenger trains to be tested with passengers aboard.

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Soar Valley Life A Tale of Four Houses Perhaps not quite as grand a gesture as Charles Dickens describes in the last lines of his classic ‘Tale of Two Ci es’ and maybe Loughborough isn’t quite a city yet, but each new magazine we produce always feels like the best we’ve ever done - far, far be er? You judge for yourself…

Local Artist Ruth Randall Specialising in wildlife pen and ink drawings, I have worked as a freelance illustrator for magazines, wildlife groups and Leicestershire Museums. This summer I began working on lino prints for greetings cards, which I love doing, and my new interest in dry-point etching. I’ve a lifelong love of animals and nature and, when out walking in the countryside with my husband and our dog, I’m constantly taking photos with a view to using them as reference for future art work. Early this year I was accepted into the Leicester Society of Artists, which was a tremendous boost and honour. Last year I entered the Sock Open Exhibition at Loughborough Town Hall and won the People’s Choice Award, which was wonderful.

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When we started out, nearly four years ago now, we were happy with just one of each type of trade or business and felt that this was a fair selec on for our readers to do business with. But as we grew, both in circula on and readership, a fair choice was a be er offering; especially as some of our tradesmen were saying that at certain mes they were ge ng so busy they could only commence any new work some weeks ahead. Also, as we expanded our region it made sense to have similar types of businesses in different reaches of the Soar Valley ‐ like our carpet companies with one in Birstall and one in Shepshed ‐ or our pain ng and decora ng professionals with one in Kingston on Soar, one in Sileby and one in Markfield.

Then we come to our four houses. They are all pre y close to one another but each offer something quite different: The Waterside by the river in Mountsorrel (page 26), The White Horse next to the church in Seagrave (page 59), The Free Trade Inn in Sileby (page 31) and, new to us this month, the newly refurbished White Swan in Sileby (pages 32 and 33).Each one has it’s own unique character and is a joy to frequent. You can have a different reason for visi ng any one of them: a party, or a pint or two whilst watching a game, an in mate meal for two, a family get together, or a business lunch. But what’s important, we feel, is that you have a variety. These four houses certainly offer that.

Try them for yourself over Christmas and let us know what you think ‐ but you may need to book if you’re ea ng as I bet they’ll be busy!

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This wreath was made using materials from my garden ‐ except of course for the oasis ring, wire and ribbon. Evergreen foliage from Conifers, shrubs or climbers make the perfect

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Pest and disease watch

6. Prevent ponds and stand pipes from freezing 7. Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding 8. Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and remaining root crops 9. Deciduous trees and shrubs can s ll be planted and transplanted.

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Look out for crown rot and brown rots (sclero nia) on died down perennials, especially if you are on a clay or poorly‐drained soil.

Michaelmas daisy mites on Aster novi‐belgii cul vars can be a problem. Other asters, such as Aster novaeangliae cul vars and Aster ericoides cul vars, have more resistance.

Digging the soil, especially bare patches or newly cul vated land, will expose pest larvae and eggs to birds and frosts, as well as clearing weeds and improving soil structure. Don’t leave soil uncovered for too long, however, as it runs the risk of erosion and washing away of valuable nutrients. Black polythene shee ng will protect it in the absence of plan ng or mulch.

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Tips for Early Winter: Cu ng back, pruning & dividing Con nue to cut down faded herbaceous perennials and add these to the compost heap.

Penstemons are best le as‐is (except for deadheading) un l the spring, when they can be cut back further. In mild areas they can carry on flowering well into the late autumn and early winter. The old faded stems will help to protect the crowns from cold.

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Ornamental grasses and bamboos can be cut back and died up at this me of year.

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Li and store dahlias, cannas and tuberous bedding begonias that have been hit by the first frosts.

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Many deciduous climbers can also be propagated in this way (e.g. Fallopia and Lonicera).

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General Maintenance Check tree stakes and es are secure and will withstand the winter weather; ensure that es are not strangling trunks

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Tree and shrub seeds and berries can s ll be harvested and sown, once they are ripe. or branches ‐ they may need loosening.

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TAX RETURN DEADLINE – 31 JANUARY 2016!

Christmas is fast approaching which, unfortunately, also means the self-assessment tax return deadline isn’t far behind!

Accountants are notoriously busy in January so we would strongly recommend you deliver your records as soon as possible in order to guarantee your tax return will be submi ed on me. Ensure all your paperwork is in order and nothing is missing as this can cause delays in both your accounts and tax return prepara on. If you fail to submit your self‐ assessment income tax return by 31 January 2016 you will incur a £100 penalty.

Certain underpayments of tax for 2014/15 may be collected through your tax code in 2016/17 if you are in receipt of employment income or a private pension. The deadline to apply for your income tax liability to be collected through your tax code is 30 December 2015.

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Nicky Morgan MP I am pleased to update readers on the electriďŹ ca on of the Midland Mainline.

In early October the Secretary of State for Transport announced the electriďŹ ca on project, which had been paused, would be re-started.

This project means not only faster and cleaner trains and journeys but also means the other line improvement works, which need to be carried out before the line is electriďŹ ed, will take place – including the straightening of the line at Market Harborough.

Another issue which concerned residents earlier this year was the cu ng of our grass verges. This has also been discussed by the LCC Cabinet and it is good to note their conclusions that there should now be 6 cuts in urban areas, addi onal resources will be used in the peak growing months and there will be a variable cu ng frequency to deal with that peak growth season.

I am very pleased that Leicestershire County Council has conďŹ rmed the pedestrianisa on of Loughborough town centre. Interes ngly the percentage of those suppor ng the full scheme had increased since the original consulta on. The LCC Cabinet document also shows that Loughborough con nues to hold its own in a tough retail market and our shop unit vacancy rate is lower than the East Midlands average and consistent with na onal ďŹ gures. I know there con nue to be concerns about the loca on of the Lemyngton Street bus stop and the Director of Highways has been tasked with persuing further discussions with the bus companies.

The changes in Loughborough town centre allow for the easier organisa on of both the annual Loughborough Fair in November and the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights which will take place on Sunday 29th November.

I know that across our local area there will be many wonderful Christmas events going on organised by hundreds of hard working and dedicated employees and volunteers – from school concerts to special shopping events to Christmas Tree Fes vals. I look forward to visi ng many such events and, when the me comes, wish you and your family a happy and peaceful Christmas and all the best for 2016.

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The Art of the Possible Before you can discover what’s possible you need to see what you have available and have the experience to know it’s achievable...

Chris Belton, owner of Ground Services Landscapes, Loughborough, worked for his dad when he le school and learned the trade of landscaping and ground work reinstatement from a master of the cra .

“There are three major elements to groundwork: design, materials and labour. A er design, i.e. knowing what you want to achieve and that it is possible and affordable, prepara on is the most important thing,” Chris told me when I met him at his home back in September. “I work with some brilliant landscape designers and I’m always learning from them; I do enjoy crea ng something for the customer. I’ll meet with them at the site ‐ which could be an empty plot of land or an established garden that needs a makeover. We discuss what they want, where the materials are coming from and I’ll then work out how much me will need to be allowed and how much it’s all

going to cost. When we’ve all agreed we’ll start the prepara on at a me convenient to all par es.

This is where experience comes in and being able to predict what may be involved and the type of equipment that will be needed. Learning the trade from someone like my dad has been invaluable; he really knew his stuff and in his me worked out how to overcome the many problems you can face with this type of work. You need to be flexible and adaptable and to account for variables such as the weather.”

Now and coming up to winter is an excellent me to be thinking about changing the garden for next year. As the foliage dies down you begin to see what space you have and what poten al exists on your own li le piece of this earth.

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Mix together the marmalade, honey, mustard and sugar and spoon all over the gammon fat. Roast in the oven for 40‐45 minutes, bas ng regularly with the glaze and pan juices un l the fat is golden.

Serve hot or cold garnished with fresh bay leaves and orange wedges.

Add 1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander or a splash of Tabasco sauce to the glaze for a bit of extra spice, if liked.

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Smoking and exposure to sunlight have been linked to the forma on of cataracts Why do cataracts occur?

The main cause is age and most people will develop a cataract in both eyes, although one eye may be affected before the other.

However, smoking and exposure to sunlight have been linked to the forma on of cataracts which affect men and women equally.

Younger people can develop cataracts if they have an injury to the eye and certain medical condi ons including diabetes; taking certain medica on may also cause cataracts.

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You may no ce that your vision is less clear and dis nct. Car headlights and streetlights can become dazzling, and colours may

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The Suez Canal links which two seas?

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Landlords beware – new rules apply to Assured Shorthold Tenancies entered into on or a er 1 October 2015 Recovering possession of a property from a tenant is not always straigh orward. Most landlords of residen al property will let their proper es using an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST): for tenancies entered into on or a er 1 October 2015, the regime governing possession has become more stringent, and addi onal condi ons must be sa sfied if a landlord wants to serve a valid Sec on 21 No ce and be able to obtain a possession order.

• A par cular form of sec on 21 no ce must be used (previously any form of no ce could be used so long as certain informa on was given) • A sec on 21 no ce cannot be served in the first four months of a tenancy (ruling out service on first day of tenancy, to expire on last day of ini al fixed term) • Sec on 21 no ce only valid if landlord has given tenant a current Gas Safety Cer ficate, Energy Performance Cer ficate, and a copy of the government’s guide ‘How to Rent’ (GSC and EPC should arguably be provided before the tenancy actually starts)

• Depending on the type of Sec on 21 No ce, landlord may not be able to issue a claim for possession order more than 6 months a er no ce was given • Prohibi on on serving sec on 21 No ce where tenant has complained about landlord’s failure to carry out necessary repairs, to avoid so‐called ‘retaliatory evic ons’, if certain criteria met Since 1 October 2015 (irrespec ve of start date of AST) all landlords must ensure their proper es are equipped with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors: smoke alarms must be installed on each storey of a property being used for living accommoda on; carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in each room used as living accommoda on in which solid fuel is used. Fines of up to £5,000 can be issued for non‐compliance.

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Older, highly flavoured beers are coupled with young, fresh brews, and the beer is then allowed to ferment a second me to create the perfect balance. Just as with champagne, the ‘blending’ of Liefmans beers is crucially important.

Liefmans began in the 17th century when Jacobus Liefmans set up business as a brewer on the banks of the River Schelde, Oudenaarde, more than 300 years ago. The original brewing apparatus has been

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Local farmers brought their excess crops of black cherries to Liefmans and swapped them for beer.

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Our Daily Bread A couple of days a er returning from holiday in early October I visited Theresa Miller, landlady of The White Swan, in Sileby...

It was 9.30 in the morning as Theresa let me in at the side door of the pub to the sound of builders at work. Refurbishment was in full swing and there was a wonderful aroma of baking bread.

“Do you mind if I get on while we chat? I’ve bread rolls in the oven, which are nearly done, then I need to put the next lot in…

Would you like a coffee?”

As I followed her into the pub kitchen, she pointed to a tray on the side saying, “Oh, yes, and you can have some of this, which I’ve just made; it’s warm Chocolate Brownie ‐ a real favourite on the menu.”

I felt an urge to say," Chocolate Brownie for breakfast?” but before I could get the words out Theresa had handed me a full por on in a bowl which, breakfast me or not, tasted delicious.

Pouring hot water into a cafe ere, she began to tell me a bit about her life.

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estates by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission and to separate beer produc on from their tenanted estates, so the rules were becoming more relaxed.”

As she spoke, Theresa was busy replacing baked bread rolls from the main oven with more racks of unbaked ones.

“These rolls are the talk of the pub you know ‐ everyone comments upon how good they taste. We serve them warmed and fresh with every meal.”

Can’t wait to get my teeth into one of those, thought I, as she pressed the plunger on the cafe ere and poured coffee into two mugs. A er two weeks in the US of A, where they just cannot make a decent cup of tea, I was fed up of 57 varie es of coffee but I have to admit that this one was far be er than anything I’d tasted over there ‐ or here come to think of it!

The food prepara on never stopped as she cha ed; potatoes

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“As well as serving food six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, we have a thriving outside catering business, too; although it’s changed over the years as all the factories have gone from the village. We’ll travel anywhere within a ten mile radius and can provide for almost any occasion ‐ christenings, weddings, funerals and all manner of business events.”

But clearly, the proof of the pudding, as well as the daily bread, starters and main courses, is in the ea ng. Therefore, on October 11th, a week before the comple on of the refurbishment, Mary and I booked in for Sunday lunch. (We also looked at the menus for the week and the choice is just amazing).

Our verdict: good, honest food, perfectly cooked and served promptly. We’ll certainly be back.

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Christmas is coming…

Christmas is a magical me of year but it can also be very stressful, requiring social interac on with rela ves, friends and workmates. There may be perceived expecta ons of a “Wonderful Christmas” with presents and the pressure of cooking the most important meal of the year.

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History of Glass The first window glass manufactured in Britain was broadsheet glass in Roman mes...

An elongated balloon of glass was blown, the ends were cut off and the resul ng cylinder was split and fla ened on an iron plate. Glass produced like this was of very poor quality ‐ at best translucent ‐ and due to the small size of the sheets was made into leaded lights.

By the 1600s this was replaced by crown glass; this involved blowing the glass as in the broadsheet process, spinning it whilst s ll molten and cu ng the furthest end off, leaving a plate or crown of glass.

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And Another Thing... by Tom Hughes Tom and the Pink Cowboy Hat The squeal from the hallway went through me like fingernails down a blackboard.

“Tom! They’re here!”

My Dearly Beloved appeared waving an envelope. With trepida on, I lowered my copy of Ford Mondeo Monthly.

“Look Tom! Our Robbie ckets!”

Horrendous images flashed through my mind ‐ a football stadium filled with pink cowboy hats, a million empty plas c wine bo les and endless traffic jams on the way home.

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You know I can’t stand loud noises. It’s all that high pitched wailing and out of tune singing.”

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“I wasn’t talking about the crowd...”

“For goodness sake Tom, stop being an old fuddy duddy! And we’ve got priority ckets, so if we get in early enough we’ll be right at the front!”

Amazingly, the thought of standing on a penalty spot for five hours in the drizzling rain wasn’t really doing it for me.

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line un l...three, two, one, go! ‐ we sprinted across the pitch towards the front of the stage. I looked across at a fellow husband who was clearly thinking the same thing as me.

I watched as the woman took another slug of warm Chardonnay and tried to work out why anyone would stand in a cold stadium for five hours to see someone they hated.

And Tom Hughes sprints the length of the pitch ‐ and he scores!

Then, at last, the lights dimmed, the decibels increased and Mr Williams bounded onto the stage. I pushed my earplugs in as far as they would go. Then, something weird happened. I started to tap my feet. An hour and a half and a bo le of Blossom Hill later I felt a tap on my shoulder. “Excuse me sir, but can you remove your pink cowboy hat? I can’t see the stage?” Taking hold of my hand, my Dearly Beloved yelled into my ear, “Tom Hughes? Tell me that’s not a tear in your eye?”

There the exhilara on ended as we parked up at the front and, surrounded by thousands of fans, stared at an empty black stage for three hours. Vague memories of my schoolboy panic a acks filtered through my mind. I was trapped! I was just in the middle of trying not to think about figh ng my way to the gents when three ladies wearing matching blinged‐up T‐shirts took turns to barge into me. One of the trio tried to focus her eyes onto my face.

“Wha’sem yellow things in your ears?”

“Pardon? Oh these ear plugs? It’s quite simple madam, I can’t stand Robbie Williams.”

“Sarah, don’t be so silly!”

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Spiders and Snakes... ...dragons, millipedes, cockroaches, rats and giant snails all visited The Green Place in Sileby when they hosted a creepy crawlies handling experience day during the October half term break.

Kristan Harness from Sileby, who runs Lion Learners, brought along a dozen or more of her exo c pets for the children to get to know. Neither the creatures nor the children seemed in the least bit fazed by this, in fact all the living beings in the yurt were having the me of their lives. Sunny, the bearded dragon pictured here with Kristan, definitely didn’t want to return to his cage. Of course we all know, don’t we, that children revel in things we adults may find strange, and even frightening some mes, and spending an hour or so there certainly gave credence to the saying ‘feel the fear and do it anyway.’

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Kristan asked Mary if she would like to meet Tia, a Chilean Rose Tarantula as big as the palm of her hand and Mary absolutely hates spiders. Kristan explained that Tia would just rest when held and wouldn’t run or make a leap for the back of her neck to commence spinning a web in Lord of the Rings fashion. With hardly a flinch Mary held the spider and quickly grew to enjoy the experience.

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Go Everywhere under the Sun with Kia Total Eclipse of the Moon - 28th September 2015

This sequence of photographs were taken by John Brown from Leicester who is a member of the Facebook group Leicester Peoples Photographic Gallery, and a photo contributor to Soar Valley Life. On the le the moon is seen entering the Earth’s shadow at 02.07 and is totally eclipsed at 03.11 on the right

The Naked Eye Planets December: Mercury appears very low in the south‐ west a er sunset and shines at magnitude ‐ 0.4.

Jupiter rises before midnight at the month’s end domina ng the sky as it blazes in the constella on of Leo at magnitude ‐ 1.9. Mars lies in Virgo compara vely faint at magnitude + 1.4 and rises at 2 am on Christmas Eve. See the colour contrast of the Red Planet, with binoculars, as it lies next to the blue‐white star Spica.

Venus is rising around 4 am and at magnitude ‐ 4.0 outshines everything except the full moon on Christmas Day. It starts the month near the blue‐white star Spica and zooms through to the constella on of Libra by the year’s end, where you might just glimpse Saturn at magnitude + 0.6 emerging from the dawn glow to the lower le of Venus.

January: Catch Mercury very low in the south‐west a er sunset at magnitude ‐ 0.1. Late in the month it swings around into the morning sky to join Venus pre‐ dawn. Jupiter, shining brighter than any star rises at 10pm in Leo. Mars pops above the horizon at 2 am and brightens from +1.3 at the beginning of the month to + 0.8 at the end. Venus dominates the sky again rising about 5.30 am. Saturn passes close to

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Home is where the Heart is And you’ll find a heart-warming range of home ware and gi s at 135 Sibson Road, Birstall, next door to our longest serving adver ser - Carpets of Choice...

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The phrase, a ributed to the Greek philosopher Plato by the way, was: “He was a wise man that invented beer.”

Cur s wins a dozen bo les of World Cra Beer and a selec on of Pipers Crisps from The Free Trade Inn, Sileby.

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Soar Valley Life Local Business Directory Outdoor Solu ons .............................................. 17

Arts and Cra s Loughborough University Arts ........................... 56 The Gallery ‐ Su on Bonington ........................... 7 The Li le Theatre ‐ Leicester ............................. 56

Building and Roofing Charnwood Oaks Roofing & Building ................. 18 Hassall & Son Ltd ............................................... 13 RSJ Roofing ........................................................ 44

Child Care and Educa on Lion Learners Educa onal Experiences ............. 49 Rothley Park Kindergarten ................................. 50

Courier Services MyParcelShop.Com ........................................... 53

Food, Drink and Venues Kinds of Queniborough Food Service ................41 The Free Trade Inn .............................................31 The Waterside Inn ............................................. 26

Pres ge Drives & Roofing .................................... 8

Hair and Beauty Dignified Hair Design ......................................... 37 Radiance Beauty ‐ Mobile Beau cian ................ 37 The Beauty Gallery ............................................ 36

Health Care Ac vity 4all ........................................................ 43 Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre ......................... 39 Gareth Hudson – Foot Health Professional ....... 43 H S Foot Care Services ....................................... 16 Inter Eyecare Op cians Ltd................................. 25 Mind Body Movement ....................................... 43 Pennie Blatchford ‐ Advanced Electrolysis ......... 41 Reed Wellbeing ‐ Complementary Health ......... 39

Holidays La Folle e ‐ Holiday Villa ................................... 16

Home

The White Horse Inn .......................................... 59

Absolute Window Solu ons Ltd ........................ 22

The White Swan ................................................. 33

Acacia Curtains and Blinds ................................. 55 Ancient & Modern Furniture Restora on .......... 60

Garden

Appliance City ‐ Appliance Exper se ................. 21

Canopy Tree Services ......................................... 15

Aquafit Bathrooms ............................................ 47

Charnwood Tree Services .................................... 8

Aquapro Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ............ 13

Claire Jones Gardens ........................................... 9

Brite Oven ‐ Oven Cleaning ............................... 12

Derry's Nurseries ............................................... 10

Carpets of Choice .............................................. 30

Ecoclean Pa o & Driveway Cleaning ................. 28

Charnwood Garage Doors ................................. 13

Ground Services Landscapes ............................. 19

Custom Conservatories & Windows .................. 24

Harrison Landscaping .......................................... 9

D Shanks Plumbing & Hea ng Ltd ..................... 43

JSB Tree Surgery ................................................ 12

DCI Kitchens ....................................................... 12

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Dave Mi on Electrical Ltd. ................................ 24 Decorum Electrical ............................................ 60 Delta Aerials ...................................................... 12 Digital.R.Us Ltd .................................................. 23 Ecoclean Carpet & Floor Care Ltd ...................... 28 Fab Plumbing ..................................................... 24 Hassall Aerials .................................................... 18

Motoring and Vehicle Hire Cumberland Auto Care ...................................... 37 Just Kia Car Hire ................................................. 37 Loughborough Kia ............................................. 64 Twiggers Motorcycles Ltd .................................. 37

Pet and Animal Care

Hollydan Plumbing & Hea ng ........................... 60

Havers Raw Dog Food ........................................ 49

Inter i‐care Gas & Electrical Services ................. 16

Posh Dogs Canine Grooming ............................. 49

JS Plastering ....................................................... 49

The Mountsorrel Groom Room ......................... 49

Keith Urry & Son ‐ High Class Decorators .......... 39 Leicester Window Supplies Ltd .......................... 45 LockXpert & Security Solu ons ......................... 16 M J Flint & Son Painters and Decorators ........... 24 Mercer Property Services .................................. 59

Prin ng Services Minuteman Press ‐ Print Shop ........................... 26 Soar Valley Life ‐ Print & Distribu on .................. 5

Professional Services

Midland Bi‐Folds ................................................ 14

Baker & Co Accountants .................................... 58

Ocean Designs Conservatory Furniture ............. 23

Crea ve io ‐ Video & Photography .................... 56

P. R. Property Maintenance ............................... 44

CP Accountancy Ltd ........................................... 15

Peak Fi ng Services .......................................... 43

Garre ‐Long Solicitors ....................................... 14

Richard Watson Painter and Decorator ............. 17

Helen Gadsby ‐ Financial Advisor ...................... 53

Robert Newbold & Sons Ltd .............................. 55

John German Estate Agents ............................... 35

SJS The Professional Carpet Cleaner .................. 36

Moss Solicitors ................................................... 29

SJS Leather Cleaning and Restora on ................ 53 Smashgard Window Films ................................. 48 Soar Valley Aerials ............................................. 24 Whelband Windows ............................................ 3 Woodburner Workshop ..................................... 27

Home Care Services Absolute Care Agency ........................................ 38

Residen al Care The Abbeyfield .................................................. 38

Shopping & Retail Filigree Heart Limited ........................................ 54

Sports and Leisure Cyclops Cycles .................................................... 34 Great Central Railway .......................................... 4

Merchants

L'boro Cryospa Sports Recovery Facility ............ 40

NS Plumbing & Hea ng Supplies Ltd ................. 47

Sileby Vikings RFC .............................................. 40

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