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ASHBY ‘FOOD & DRINK’ CELEBRATION OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2013 | ISSUE 4

whether you’re a foodie, a wine connoisseur – or just enjoy a great night out with friends – there’s something for everyone this year!

THE LATEST CHARITY EVENTS

moonlight walks, soup & sweet lunches, firework festival & coffee mornings!

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Welcome... ...to The Vine!

Oct / Nov 2013 edition

Hello readers and welcome to our autumn issue of The Vine magazine.

This month we’d like to introduce to you….Loughborough! Our feature runs from pages 34 – 38 and takes in local attractions, places to eat, drink and shop as well as some great leisure activities. Also, we have all the latest news from the regions Naturalists Club (page 16) – with an interest in local flora and fauna there are monthly talks and walks to get involved in and new members are always most welcome.

Away from the great outdoors and for those of you that prefer to keep mentally active we have our regular crossword and Sudoku puzzles to keep your brains engaged but don’t forget to hold on to this and back issues as solutions feature in next month’s editions.

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For the foodies and wine connoisseurs amongst us, Ashby commences its annual ‘Celebration of Food and Drink’ at the beginning of the month. Arranged by the Tourist Information Centre team the festival of local food and all things culinary is celebrating its fourth year - read all about it on page 17.

A little later in the month why not head down to De Montfort Hall, where this great Leicestershire venue is set to stage Karl Jenkins, the most performed living classical music composer in the world today.

Conducting the Midlands première of his work ‘The Peacemakers’ tickets are still available for his 26th October performance, see our events diary (page 40) for more tantalising things to do and see.

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…and so, after our beautiful summer of weather, the forecasters predict a better than average autumn. Fingers crossed that they are right but either way – indoors or out – we hope you enjoy this month’s edition of The Vine.

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Making A Real Difference To Chernobyl’s Children Chernobyl Children Say Farewell In April 1986, the world’s worst nuclear accident occurred when Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear plant in northern Ukraine exploded sending a deadly cloud of radiation into the atmosphere. 70% of the radioactive fallout landed on neighbouring Belarus contaminating 80% of its land mass. The people of Belarus and Ukraine were exposed to radioactivity 90 times greater than that from the explosion of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, and the United Nations declared it to be the greatest environmental disaster in the history of humanity.

Almost three decades after the disaster, the population of Belarus continues to suffer not only from a vast array of health problems, but from wide ranging and far reaching social issues, including a sense of despair at their unknown futures. Through no fault of their own, these people are living with a legacy of ill health, poverty and malnutrition as well as the knowledge that it will be tens of thousands of years before the radiation is depleted and their land is safe again.

Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (West Leicestershire) is dedicated to relieving the suffering of children whose lives are impacted as a result of the disaster.

We are part of a national charity with around 30 satellite groups throughout the country and each year we collectively help approximately 500 Belarusian children each year by providing them with a month long recuperative holiday in the UK. Fresh air, having fun, making friends, nourishing food, essential health checks and above all, lots of loving care are all part of our tried and tested formula for helping these children. Just one month away from their toxic homeland makes a huge difference to their health and wellbeing. Rosy cheeks, smiling faces, laughter, improved health and life-long friendships are just some of the by-products of what we do.

On Saturday 31st August, a group of children who have been in Leicestershire for a 4 week respite holiday bade farewell to the volunteer families who have hosted them as part of a recuperative programme run by the charity Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (West Leicestershire).

The youngsters who come from disadvantaged families living in the Mogilev region of Belarus arrived in the county on 3rd August as part of a 5-year programme designed to improve their general health and give them respite from the conditions they endure in their homeland, which was widely contaminated by radioactive fallout after the 1986 nuclear explosion at the Chernobyl plant in neighbouring Ukraine.

During their stay, the children have visited several local attractions and have participated in a daily programme of activities that has included sailing, cycling, a narrow boat trip, a visit to Warwick Castle and horse riding as well as visits to the dentist and optician.

Charity spokesman John Buckby said “We have been bringing children to West Leicestershire for recuperative holidays since 2009 and this year we have seen our first group of children complete their final year with us. Our journey together has been an incredible one and it has been extremely rewarding to see what a difference the programme has made to them. We are now seeking volunteer families interested in hosting a child or an English speaking interpreter in their home so that we can offer places to just some of the many children registered with the charity”.

For more information visit the charity’s website at www.focc-westleics.webs.com or contact Group Coordinator John Buckby on 01455 285799 or email: john.evolution@btinternet.com

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Charity Pages Charity Whist Drive

Volunteer Befrienders Wanted!

The next in the series of Charity Whist Drives organised

by Derek Farr will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd October in the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Admission £2.00. All players welcome.

Alzheimer’s Society is seeking volunteer befrienders in Mountsorrel area. Volunteer befrienders are involved in enabling a person with dementia to participate in activities in the community. These activities are chosen by the person with dementia and can range from having a cup of tea in the local café to attending a class at the leisure centre etc.

Charity Bridge Drive Loughborough Lions Club will be holding a charity bridge drive at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel, Rothley on Wednesday 16th October at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea will be provided at a cost of £6 per person.

To book a table please contact Jackie on 0116 230 3317 or email: brianjackie.popple@ntlworld.com

Dementia is caused by brain diseases the most common is Alzheimer’s. One in three people over 65 develop dementia. Alzheimer’s Society has a plan to deal with dementia, help us to support people to live well today and fight for a world without dementia tomorrow.

Everyone needs a friend, yet 85% of people with dementia struggle with isolation, loneliness and depression.

Befriending offers the perfect opportunity for volunteers to support people with dementia to continue to feel a part of their community. They provide companionship and are matched with people depending on their personality and common interests.

The commitment for a volunteer is up to four hours a week.

Rainbows Moonlight Walk Saturday 12th October 2013 Support your local children’s hospice - One night can make a difference!

Get your PJs on, grab your teddies and join your girlie friends for a ladies only moonlight stroll around the streets of Loughborough. Walk in memory of someone special, in celebration, to get fit or simply to have fun!

6 miles, ladies only, sponsored walk followed by a midnight feast and celebration party. Starting from Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club at 10pm.

Registration £12 To register visit www.rainbows.co.uk/moonlightwalk and pay online.

For more information telephone 0800 952 1133 or email: fundraising@rainbows.co.uk

Are you interested?

Please contact Alison Chaplin (Volunteering Officer), on 0116 2316 922 or alison.chaplin@alzheimers.org.uk for further details.

Coffee Morning for Cancer Research!

A coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research UK is to be held at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley on November 9th 2013 from 10am to 12noon.

Go along and enjoy a coffee and browse the stalls which include a cake stall, plants, gifts, toys, books, tombola, Phoenix Cards, as new clothes and a raffle.

Why not pick up some Christmas presents?

Entrance to include Coffee/tea and biscuits £1.

EVERYONE WELCOME to help raise important funds for Cancer Research UK.

‘Soup & Sweet’ Lunch The Charnwood Branch of Cancer Research invite you to join them for a ‘Soup & Sweet’ lunch on Saturday 12th October in Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall. 12 noon - 1.30pm. Tickets £5.

All soups and sweets will be homemade and there will be lots of custard with the puddings!! Stall to include: Beryl’s Pickle & Jam stall - Pheonix Cards - Cancer Research £1 stall.

For more info and booking please contact Jan 0116 2674746.

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Charity Pages Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation Benefits From Lions’ Largesse The photo below shows (l to r) Geoffrey Allen, Lion Jeff Porch, Alan Norman (Shuttlewood CEO), Pat Allen (standing), Lion President, Ruth Johnson, Robert Cooper (Shuttlewood Property Manager) and Helen Baxter (Shuttlewood Administrative Assistant) on the occasion of the handing over of a cheque for close to £600 from the Lions which had been used to purchase 3 sets of patio tables, chairs and umbrellas at Ulverscroft Manor, the HQ of the Foundation.

CEO Alan Shuttlewood says: “The mission of the Foundation is to meet a variety of needs in the local community - for both young and old. We offer a programme of services and activities that offers support, through advice, reassurance and comfort, care, by protecting the vulnerable and nurturing the young, and friendship, by promoting harmony, goodwill and understanding. At Ulverscroft Manor we offer a superb day out with lunch for pre-booked groups such as self-help groups, residential homes, the elderly in the local community, including those with disabilities and their carers. Each group is free to enjoy the extensive gardens, walks and other facilities on offer.”

In making the cheque presentation, Lion Ruth Johnson said: “Rothley & Soar Valley Lions are delighted to be able to help such a worthy local cause by enabling them to enhance the facilities on offer to their guests, making an already enjoyable experience more comfortable. An ideal project for our range of fundraising activities throughout the year.”

Rainbows Upcoming Community Events - Get Involved!

Rainbows Festival of Fireworks Saturday 2 November | Leicester Racecourse Along with a fantastic display of fireworks and huge bonfire, there is a massive fun fair, live entertainment, food and stalls.

Tickets: £5 or £20 family ticket (two adults and three children) in advance or £7 and £25 respectively on the gate. Children under five go free.

Fashion Show | Wednesday 13 November | Big Shed Conferencing, Leicester Join us for a fashion show sale with a difference with clothing from River Island, Next, Wallis, Debenhams and M&S. For more information, contact Dana Simons on 07881 922922 or email: dana.simons@rainbows.co.uk

Holme Pierrepont Hall Festive Fair | Thursday 14 November, 9.30am – 4pm Browse festive stalls, offering a variety of Christmas gifts, throughout this historic family home. Refreshments and lunch are available throughout the day in the marquee.

Entrance: £5 donation and parking is free.

Rock Choir for Rainbows with Andy Abraham | Tuesday 26 November at 8pm | De Montfort Hall Leicester Join us for a fabulous evening when 300 voices combine to sing pop classics for everyone. Rock Choir for Rainbows will be a night to remember. With this year’s special guest X Factor and Eurovision’s Andy Abraham and other Rainbows celebrity Honorary Ambassadors. Also featuring the beautiful soprano voice of Sarah Stephens, the emotion of the Rainbows Hospice Choir and the whole evening hosted by BBC Radio Leicester presenters Monica Winfield, Martin Ballard and Dave Andrews.

Tickets: £15 and £12 from De Montfort Hall Box Office: 0116 233 3111 or online at: www.demonforthall.co.uk

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Local Interest INTRODUCING : Loughborough Naturalists Club The club was formed in 1960 by a group of people interested in the local flora and fauna. This small group of people soon became a large group reflecting many interests within the natural world, including all the different groups of plants and animals, from fungi to moths, birds and fish. Even the weather is considered an important subject, affecting, as it does, how the natural world responds to its everlasting changes.

The Club, meets at the Church Rooms, Church Lane, Quorn, LE12 8DP, in the village of Quorn, near Loughborough, on the second Saturday evening of each month, at 7.30pm, from September through to April. These evening meetings are supplemented by walks in various interesting locations throughout Leicestershire. The walks are usually held on Wednesday mornings on a regular basis and usually last a couple of hours.

The meeting in October is a talk about Bees by Sandra Hart who is a lifelong animal lover with a fascination for insects and has given talks on bees for the past 25 years. During this talk she will be taking us into their hive to find out what they see and do through the year, and how they produce the honey, beeswax, royal jelly and propolis. We will also fly through the air with a young worker, collecting nectar and pollen and learn how bees have lived for the past 70 million years, and how they are struggling now. Sandra will also be bringing some of her skin care products and honey for sale.

Anyone who is interested in any of the talks on our programme will be more than welcome to join us for one of our meetings, free of charge. For more details, or if you require a map, contact the Meetings Secretary, Doreen Webster, on 0771 340 9743 or email her at dozzer.lobro@tiscali.co.uk.

The Club also produces a quarterly magazine, Heritage, plus a newsletter giving details of the quarterly activities, both of which are available free once you become a member.

Monthly Talks: 12th October 2013 - City of Bees by Sandra Hart 9th November 2013 - The Magic of Mushrooms by Patrick Harding 14th December 2013 - A Journey to Antarctica by Pam Darby 11th January 2014 - Wildlife in the Area by Tim Adkin 8th February 2014 - Symbiosis by Ivan Pedley 8th March 2014 - Gardening for Wildlife by Chris Edwards 12th April 2014 - AGM and Members’ Exhibition Evening

National Trust Leicester Association Did you see the TV programme “The Workhouse” which featured famous people who had ancestors who had been in the Workhouse? Many of the general images in the programme were taken at the NT Workhouse at Southwell as it was used as the model workhouse for the 1834 New Poor law.

In a new initiative at the NT Workhouse, visitors will be given a glimpse into the world of water, toilets and sewage with a regularly changing series of intriguing facts about this murky world during Victorian times.

Subjects will range from how night soil was used to fertilise the vegetable garden and how using rainwater helped prevent water-borne diseases, to the engineering feat that is the huge water tank hidden in the Workhouse cellars, and why locally, in the Southwell area, twin loos with a smaller third loo might often be found.

The ability to minimise disease amongst inmates in such close proximity was a constant issue for workhouses and the Southwell Workhouse was seen as a leader in its practices.

The Workhouse is open Wed to Sun, 12-5pm till 27 Oct, and 12-4pm 30 Oct to 3 Nov and would make a good day out for October half term.

The NT Leicester Association has an evening meeting on Tuesday 8 October when Derek Seaton will present an illustrated talk entitled “A Walk round Victorian Leicester”. The meeting will be held at Braunstone West Social Centre, St Mary’s Avenue, Braunstone at 7.30pm.

There will be an afternoon meeting on Wednesday 23rd October at St Guthlac’s Memorial Hall, Holbrook Road, Leicester at 2.30pm when David Siddons will present a talk on “The Fascination of the English Language”.

Admission to both meetings is NTLA members £2.50, visitors £4.00 including refreshments.

For details of the NT Leicester Association, please call 0116 222 9133. Alan Tyler, Chairman.

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Local Interest The Monday Club, Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston & Rothley On Monday 9th September, the Membership met to support our customary “Bring and Buy Harvest” event in aid of “The Salvation Army” our Charity for the year 2013.

There was a very generous display of fruit and vegetables, various cakes, pastries, tins of biscuits, chocolates and books; everything was speedily sold raising the princely sum of £77.15.

After all the activity resembling a “rummage sale” we paused to refresh ourselves with cups of tea and drew the Free Raffle prize which was a box of Lindt Chocolates and won by Elizabeth Meadows, Then commenced our “in house” entertainment; this also was very successful. The first item was a fascinating insight into how Sue Wakerley, our resident Artist of many years, researched and produced stage by stage her Artwork. Sue showed paintings at various stages ranging from photography through to creating outlines and gradually the production of various paintings in the “nearly” finished state to the ultimate finished article. The subjects were various and the audience was left intrigued with the details.

We then went on to poetry from various poets including an “Ode to Autumn” written by John Keats and read with feeling by Jennifer Kennington, which reminded us appropriately of the season we have reached after our unusually lovely Summer.

Next came a very unusual poem taken from the house of Oliver Cromwell; a copy of which was beautifully read by Diane Rouse; entitled “Tussie Mussies”. These “T.M”s apparently were small nosegays presented to guests of the house and became a popular custom in the 17th Century. The floral/herb contents of the nosegays were understood by the donor and the recipient alike and, of course, could have been hidden messages of love!!

We then enjoyed a very special poem written and read by Gill Jefferson dedicated to “Bradgate Park” beautifully written and so appropriate as the Club is situated at the Reservoir end of the Park and so well known to us all.

In conclusion I presented my usual miscellany of jokes received from old school friends from all over the world, which produced a great deal of laughter on which to end the afternoon.

Our next meeting will take place at 2.15pm at the Cropston Evangelical Chapel, on the 14th October, when Mr. Brian Kibble, will present an illustrated talk about Anstey and area, from the 1800s onwards. Do come along to learn more about your local home area – you will be most welcome to come and visit.

For enquires please ring 0116 2363467.

Ann Farndon

Time To Celebrate Food & Drink In North West Leicestershire!

It’s here, the 2013 Celebration of Food and Drink in North West Leicestershire – from Saturday 21st September to Sunday 6th October 2013.

Whether you’re a foodie, a wine connoisseur – or just enjoy a great night out with friends – there’s something for you this year.

Organised by the team at Ashby Tourist Information Centre, the festival – now in its fourth year – boasts a wide range of local businesses offering promotions, themed events and much more.

Cllr Tony Gillard, portfolio holder for business at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “The festival is a fantastic opportunity for local food and drink companies to showcase their great products.

“It’s an equally fantastic opportunity for all of us to discover great restaurants, farm shops and much more – right here on our doorstep!”

We invited food and drink retailers, market traders, food producers, chocolatiers and specialist artisan bakers to participate with special offers and promotions.

A full list of businesses taking part and special offers is on North West Leicestershire’s Tourism website: www.somewherenicetogo.co.uk and at www.nwleics.gov.uk/whatson www.thevineleicestershire.co.uk

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3. A giant hunter also a Constellation (5) 7. Surname of a Dutch footballing legend (6) 8. Spain and Portuguese Peninsula area (6) 9. Lewis Carroll’s heroine (5) 12. Country in West Africa (5) 14. Side of a cut gem (5) 15. Telegraph message (9) 16. Erotic Brazilian dance (7) 17. Once the smallest English county (7) 19. Groups of people with shared customs (9) 22. The underworld (5) 23. A spirit based remedy for toothache or a cold (5) 24. Small Eurasian tree (5) 26. Graceful African antelope (6) 27. Dairy product (6) 28. A ladies attire (5)

1. Sultanate on the NW coast of Borneo (6) 2. Short-sightedness (6) 3. A King of Mercia (4) 4. The Greek Goddess of victory (4) 5. Utter chaos (6) 6. Burning ember (6) 10. Songs to send the little ones to sleep (9) 11. Tobacco rolled in paper for smoking (9) 13. Native American people of New Mexico & Arizona (7) 14. Shipping forecast area(7) 18. Dancer who asked for the head of John The Baptist (6) 19. A play in several episodes on radio or television ? (6) 20. An evening party for music & conversation (6) 21. Polish shipbuilding centre (6) 24. Patron Saint of Norway (4) 25. Instrument of torture (4)

Notes

Look out for the crossword solution in the December / January issue!

Crossword No: 2 Solution

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Local Clubs Ashby Wine Circle

Whitwick & District U3A Friday, 18th October is the date for the monthly General Meeting of Whitwick and District U3A. Come along and find a group to match your interests and meet like-minded people. In addition, there will be a talk by representatives of “Hearing Dogs”. Not only will the speakers explain how dogs can help their human friends with problems, they will also bring along their helpers.

Please arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start at St. David’s Church Hall, Broomleys, Coalville. More details are available at: www.whitwicku3a.org.uk

A Vintage Year : The vineyards of France , Italy and Portugal enjoyed excellent weather in 1961 the year that Ashby Wine Circle was formed.

Exploring the history of the wine circle will uncover the founder William (Bill ) Pratt who was Adult Tutor of the Community College. The group was formed with a dozen members during an inaugural meeting at Ivanhoe School on 19 October, 1961. Mr. Pratt was appointed Chairman and although no longer a member he attended the 40th and 50th anniversary celebrations.

When the group was in its infancy, it turned to similar organisations in Nottingham and Birmingham for guidance as none of its members knew much about wine making. They soon grew in confidence, however, and within two years they had set up an annual show.

Usually held in March, at its height an average of 500 bottles of wine were produced, by members, for the show. They would be judged and prizes awarded.

Membership fluctuated between twenty and thirty but a nucleus of knowledgeable experts was forming.

During the annual shows which were held in Blackfordby Village Hall, an evening dinner would be followed by the presentation of trophies for almost thirty different classes of wines, liquor and even beer.

The first non-local trophy to be won by a member was the Solihull Salver by Noreen Perry and she was awarded the accolade in 1970. Noreen became a national wine judge. Holly Ward, on writing a history of the wine circle in 1973 said “She took Ashby Wine Circle to bigger and brighter events and record membership“ Noreen is still a member and celebrated her 93rd birthday in July.

Other outstanding wine making members include Len Beniston, Ron Wagstaff, Roland Hill, Alan Poyser, Derek Gutberlet and Graham Venables.

The 50th anniversary was celebrated in October, 2011 at The Lyric Rooms when over seventy members, past and present, attended.

Shepshed & District Camera Club The club meets once a week, usually on Tuesday evenings. Please arrive from 7.30 for a 7.45 start. They are held at the Council Offices, 47a Charnwood Road, Shepshed, LE12 9QE. The annual subscription is £30, £15 for members aged 16 and below. Feel free to come and visit any evening.

Tuesday 1 Oct - 19:30 - 2013 Competition League Round 4 Tuesday 8 Oct - 19:30 - ‘An Evening with Brian’ AV Tuesday 15 Oct - Mid Term Break No Meeting Tuesday 22 Oct - 19:30 - Sileby Exhibition Visit Tuesday 29 Oct - 19:30 - Adobe Lightroom Tutorial / Q & A Session

Friends of the Charnwood Forest Mission Statement: To work towards the preservation of the countryside and local environment of Charnwood Forest Regional Park for the benefit of those who live within it, and for those who visit, and for future generations.

We aim to be an effective, informative and influential voluntary organisation.

Talks & Walks Indoor meetings take place at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall at 7.30pm, finishing about 9pm followed by refreshments. Your guests and other non-members are welcome at our talks (for whom we make a small charge of £3 at the door).

Monday 21st October (please note change) TALK: Latitudes II - To The End Of The World by Peter Crichton

Wednesday 13th November (please note date

Ashby Wine Circle meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Brown Court, Atkinson Road and new members are very welcome.

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For further details please contact 01530 224030.

See the website for further details: www.focf.org.uk

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Meet The Members Dinner at The Village Restaurant, Newtown Linford 7.15pm to 7.45pm

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Local Clubs Bradgate Flower Club On Wednesday 2 October, Bradgate Flower Club’s Open Meeting will be held in Groby Community College, Ratby Road (LE6 0GE) at 7.30. Our guest, from Chester, is National Demonstrator Diane Fair and her theme is “In the Midst of ....... “. Visitors are most welcome. Entry fee is £8 and £5 for members. Details from Lilian Coleman on 0116 2363191.

Loughborough RSPB Local Group Events in October & November 2013 Friday 11th October 2013 Loughborough RSPB Local Group present a talk entitled Fez to Fair Isle by Andy Warren. Andy will tell us about birding trips to both Morocco and Fair Isle. The talk will be held in the Lecture Theatre in the Brockington Building Loughborough University at 7.45pm. Price: £3 Group Members, £3.50 Non members, LU Students with SU card gratis.

Tuesday 15th October 2013 Loughborough RSPB Local Group have a Wildlife Walk at Attenborough NWT reserve at Attenborough near Long Eaton at 10am until 12 noon. Meet at the car park SK516339.

Sunday 20th October 2013 Loughborough RSPB Local Group invite you to join them on a coach trip to Snettisham RSPB reserve in Norfolk.

Depart from Loughborough University at 8.00 am, fare £18. Booking is essential for this trip.

Friday 8th November 2013 Loughborough RSPB Local Group present a talk entitled Texas (from the Gulf to the Rio Grande) by Colin Kirtland. A keen birdwatcher and photographer, Colin is a former tour leader with Ornitholidays. This spring visit to Texas was timed to coincide with the migration of birds across the Gulf of Mexico, while the Rio Grande valley holds several Mexican species. Texas is rightly regarded as one of the best birdwatching destinations in the whole of the USA. The talk will be held in the Lecture Theatre at the Brockington Building Loughborough University at 7.45pm. Price: £3 Group Members, £3.50 Non members, LU Students with SU card gratis.

Friday 15th November 2013 Loughborough RSPB Local Group have a Wildlife Walk at Charnwood Forest near Woodhouse Eaves at 10am until 12 noon. Meet at the car park - SK521148.

Full details of all of the events including finding the venue, booking the trips etc can be found on the group’s website:

www.rspb.org.uk/groups/loughborough/ www.thevineleicestershire.co.uk

Bradgate Flower Club’s Bridge Drive is on Thursday 17 October in Newtown Linford Village Hall, starting at 1.30 for 1.45pm. If you would like to book a table, contact Sue Howard on 01530 245373. The fee is £6 per person including afternoon tea. A donation will be made to ‘Canine Partners’ On 6 November, Bradgate Flower Club returns to its regular venue at Newtown Linford Village Hall (LE6 0AE).

Jean Fordham of Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire. is the guest demonstrator and she will explore “Memories of Village Life.” The meeting starts at 7.30. Visitors are welcome - a charge of £5 is made. Details from Lilian Coleman on 0116 2363191.

Ulverscroft Camera Club Ulverscroft Camera Club has become a victim of its own success and has had to move premises to a larger meeting venue. From 3rd September 2013 at 7pm the club will meet at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall where it will continue in its now well regarded format of running two workshops, one basic and one more advanced, for the first part of the meeting then we will all get together for the subject of the evening.

The club will have a very full diary of events ranging from topical discussions right through to entertaining guest speakers on a variety of topics.

Ulverscroft Camera club is quite unique in that it is possibly the only club in the country which begins its meetings, bar the first of the season, with a workshop which will encourage budding photographers to greater things and prides itself in advancing ones knowledge of this wonderful craft.

All old, new and prospective members will be welcome to come along and see what we get up to. The club is a very friendly and comforting place where everyone fits in well and all will be welcome at our first meeting of the season at our new base, Woodhouse Eaves village hall, at 7pm on September 3rd 2013 or check us out on

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Local Interest Discover Your Dream Dress At Brides Of Ibstock When any bride thinks of her wedding day it’s only natural that, aside from marrying the man of her dreams of course, her thoughts turn to her dream wedding dress. You could be someone who has been dreaming of the details for so long it’s simply a matter of finding the one to match the design in your mind, or you might not have a clue of where to start, but be relishing the idea of trying lots on until you find ‘the one’. Either way, Brides of Ibstock have a large selection of dresses and accessories to help you feel every inch the special bride.

Expect to discover friendly, relaxed customer service in an atmosphere perfect for you to find that all important dress.

Labels such as Victoria Kay & D’zage offer beautiful gowns and Accessories at various price points, with the option of customising your own dress. Bridesmaids can choose from Victoria Kay, Gino Cerruti, D’zage and Linzi Jay all available in a vast array of colours to suit your chosen colour scheme. Complete the package by adding shoes from the renowned Pink label, tiaras, veils, jewellery by Linzi Jay and Richard Designs. Also take a look at our new invitations.

So committed to assisting you in a relaxed way, and providing a lovely boutique environment to enjoy this exciting process, Brides of Ibstock invite you to visit and try on as many dresses as you wish, with absolutely no obligation.

Visit www.bridesofibstock.co.uk to discover more or contact Leanne on leanne@bridesofibstock.co.uk - 01530 459507 Brides of Ibstock and Greenwoods Menswear Coalville will be hosting The Hermitage Park Hotel’s Wedding Fayre.

Last year’s Fayre was a great success with 2 catwalk shows and many offers and discounts for our brides. This year is looking bigger and better with more suppliers, hair and beauty demonstrations throughout the day plus the catwalk shows.

Many suppliers with great offers ... On the day if you book an appointment with us you will be entitled to free save the date cards and our privilege card giving more discounts on a variety of products.

Free Folk - Centre Stage - Long Whatton Performed by Forest Forge Theatre Company, Free Folk is a comedy about living in a free country and never really being able to do what you want to!

Karen has moved from London and wants to get home before dark, but the Forest has other ideas. Tim is in love and wants to settle down, but Hannah wants to see the world from behind the wheel of her imaginary camper van. Pearl wants to be left alone in the house she grew up in. Shaun is a loveable rogue and just wants to make a few extra quid by getting up to mischief. A joyful and witty exploration of life in rural Britain.

Thursday 10th October. Suitable for ages 12+ At Long Whatton Community Centre, 7.00pm start. For tickets and further information telephone 01509 646413. Part of the Centre Stage Touring Season.

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What’s On...

7th Artspace Art Fair

From the Danube… to the Soar!

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November 10am - 4pm Artspace is back in Woodhouse Eaves for its 7th Art Fair, held this year in the main village hall. This vibrant group of practising artists has a spectacular new show of paintings, prints, ceramics and textile art. The fair is the culmination of a busy year for Artspace members who have exhibited widely since they were last in Woodhouse Eaves.

Come and enjoy this original selection and meet the artists. Light refreshments available.

Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves LE12 8RZ

The Budapest Café Orchestra play powerful, driving folkbased music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies.

Left photo: ‘Captain Cat, beyond the text’ by Mary Austin - (Oil on paper).

Right photo: ‘Moonstone’ by Sally Reayer - Stoneware unglazed ceramic.

Funhouse Comedy Club Thursday 3rd October Geoff Norcott-On the comedy circuit, Geoff’s abundance of energy combined with a storming mix of observations, impressions and satire has made him a hugely popular act both in the UK and abroad. On Television, Geoff’s profile continues to rise with urgency using his sharp one-liners and becoming a popular feature of all manner of debates including many topical and sports related shows.

Also appearing Markus Birdman, Anthony J. Brown, and Mark Palmer, compere Spikey Mike.

At The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1AB. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £9 from: www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

Comprising four fabulous players on violins, guitar, accordion, double-bass, saz and balalaika, these talented musicians play an impassioned mixture of Hungarian czardas, tender Russian folk melodies, rollicking dances from Romania and Moldovia, bitter-sweet Jewish laments, plus a few surprises along the way….

The music evokes vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – good enough to make you want to book a holiday along the Danube!

The concert is on Friday, October 4th in Quorn Village at 7.30pm (doors 7pm) and comes through the Centre Stage Rural Touring Theatre Scheme and is promoted in Quorn by The Quorn Old School Trust as part of their community arts programme.

Tickets priced at £9 are now on sale at Quorn Post Office or can be booked on the ticket hotline 01509 414287 or email: terrystirling@ntlworld.com The Times said “back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap-heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet…”

Ibstock 3rd Annual Beer Festival Friday 4th October to Sunday 6th October At various venues around the village. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night at The Palace. Large selection of beers plus ciders,perrys and wine. Hot food available at selected venues. Real Ale at it’s best!

For further information telephone 01530 260460 or 01530 262400.

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The Latimer Players Perform Dick Whittington

Special Guests For An October Gala Spectacular!

The Latimer Players production of Dick Whittington by John Morley will take place in the Memorial Hall, Thurcaston from 28th - 30th November. Evening performances start at 7.30pm with a matinee performance at 2.30pm on the 30th.

Great Central Railway’s October Steam Gala promises to recreate the thrills of the mainline steam experience.

Come along and boo the baddies and cheer the goodies as we follow Dick Whittington on his travels to find fame and fortune. See him make friends with Tommy the cat and the good people of London as he tries to achieve his ambition of becoming Lord Mayor of London. His task is not made easy by King Rat, who tries to disgrace his good name, but he is helped by Tinkle, the Fairy of the Bells, who makes sure that good triumphs over evil. On his journey to rid Morocco of rats, he and his new friends are shipwrecked on a desert island and captured by the Sultan and his henchmen but, in true pantomime style, they all live happily ever after and Dick marries the girl of his dreams!

October sees a sensational event planned at the Great Central Railway with a total of 8 steam locomotives including 2 special guests . Namely, SR Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 No.34070 ‘Manston’ & Standard 5 ‘Caprotti’ No. 73129.

Tickets are available from Anna Lacey, 121 Leicester Road, Thurcaston 0116 2362692.

Adults £6.50, Children 6-12 £3.50, Under 5 Free with a ticket.

Free Health Walk Friday 4th October, 2013 A FREE Health Walk will leave Hermitage Leisure Centre at Whitwick 10.30am. The walk is a maximum of 4 miles and usually takes about one and a half hours and covers various areas including Swannington, Thringstone and around Whitwick.

There is no need to book, just turn up and meet the walk leader by the security box on the Leisure Centre car park.

October 3rd to 6th 2013

Returning to service after lengthy repairs and time away from the GCR; Southern Railway ‘King Arthur’ Class locomotive, No. 777 ‘Sir Lamiel’ returns, and 5 further locomotives from our home fleet will make up a total of 8 engines.

“We intend to finish the gala season in style,” said Kate Tilley, marketing manager for the Great Central Railway.

“A wonderful mix of engines and a really busy timetable, with trains passing every few minutes will make this a very special event for all!”

The event takes place from Thursday 3rd October right through to Sunday 6th and will also feature mail drops and double headers, as well as freight trains making regular appearances.

The Great Central Railway’s famous all day breakfast will be served on certain services and the tea rooms at all stations will be open serving hot and cold meals, and not forgetting a real ale tent at Loughborough.

Back by popular demand, the Saturday twilight show will see an intense period of activity in and around Quorn including freight trains and the travelling post office train - all the more dramatic under cover of darkness.

The show is fully narrated with the sounds of the block bells from the signal box to add to the excitement.

For further details telephone 01530 454 606.

Table Top & Craft Fayre Saturday 9th November. 1pm - 3.30pm.

Bric a Brac, Crafts, Cakes, Jewellery & Beads, Refreshments, £1 stall & Tombola.

Copt Oak Memorial Hall Whitwick Road - LE67 9QB (next to Copt Oak pub).

Admission 50p – children free. Stalls £7 – booking essential. Ample free parking.

For further information ring 01530 244229 or 0116 2674746.

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Local Interest...

Local... Independent... The Customers Comes First!

Halls Of Ibstock Ltd is a long established family business with a wealth of experience and a real customer focus!

Established in 1937, Halls of Ibstock has built a reputation based on excellent customer service and real product knowledge. As independent electrical retailers they range everything from small appliances through to freestanding and built-in laundry, dishwashing and cooking appliances from most major brands, including Hotpoint, Zanussi, Beko, Bosch, Blomberg, Liebherr and Miele.

As Miele specialists, Halls offer full demonstration facilities for Miele’s freestanding and built-in products and provide regular product information events and tutorials to help customers get the most out of their Miele appliances – including cookery days.

When it comes to home entertainment their service encompasses everything from stand alone televisions, through to multi-room and custom installations. They offer advice and installation of FreeView, FreeView HD, FreeSat and Sky. Their ability to listen and understand a customer’s requirements means they are able to tailor a solution to suit their customers needs.

Halls offer a full demonstration and after sales service, they are also a Sony accredited service centre and offer repair facilities for most makes of television and audio equipment, as well as laundry, refrigeration and cookers. They also offer various interest free and interest bearing finance options to customers and their trained staff can help advise on the best options available.

They would be delighted to welcome you to their store at 10-16 High Street, Ibstock where there is a large free car park next to the shop. They are open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm. Alternatively, you can phone them on (01530) 260460 to discuss your requirements.

Halls Of Ibstock Ltd., 10-16 High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LG. Tel: 01530 260460, email: info@hallsltd.co.uk

Snappers! By Ian We are racing rapidly towards my favourite time of the year for taking photographs. OK you’ve guessed it, it is autumn.

It may be a sign that winter is just around the corner but when you see all the wonderful autumn colours on the trees, the fabulous texture of the fallen leaves and the terrific crisp, hopefully dry air it just shouts at me to get the camera ready.

You can start in your garden because there is so very much to photograph there why would you want to go overseas. Yes, ok it is warmer in the tropics. Another great place to be locally is Bradgate Park where just as I put this to paper the stags will have not a lot on their minds except the hinds, but, what photogenic opportunities there are there. In the very same localality the trees will be shedding their leaves and as the wind gets up it will be like snowing leaves. Some close-up shots of leaves can not only be quite challenging but very satisfying when it all comes off.

The rivers seem to go very quiet at this time of year so you can get decent shots of the coots and their neighbours all of which is so satisfying. Even the cattle in the fields seem to become more photogenic probably because the air is much more stable at this time of year. We will have lost many of our friends as they migrate south to warmer climates but just think it is only a few short months until they come back again. At the same time some 700,000 geese will arrive in the UK from their arctic breeding grounds to the comparatively warmer weather of the UK so it is not all one way traffic.

The Wizard of Oz – Bradgate Drama Society ‘We’re off to see the Wizard’ at Bradgate Drama Society’s production of the Wizard of Oz. This year’s Christmas show promises an exciting musical journey as Dorothy, with her friends the Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin Man, makes her way to the Land of Oz. ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ to Newtown Linford Village Hall for performances at 7.30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 28th, 29th. and 30th and a matinee on Saturday afternoon at 2.30.

Tickets are £7 and although you may be able to get them ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, you’ll probably be better off ringing Sally on 01530 242263 or by emailing us at: bradgatedrama@gmail.com ‘If I only had a Brain’ I’d be going too!

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October On The Great Central Railway It’s that time of year when the big four day Autumn Gala takes place, the half term trains will be in action for three days and to end the month things go bump in the night during Halloween. All the above plus the usual variety of delicious dining trains to pick from - where better to spend a day/night out than the GCR?!

Autumn Steam Gala This is one of the biggest events of the year and the GCR will be welcoming two visiting engines. First is unrebuilt SR Battle of Britain 34070 Manston which was here some years ago for restoration but moved on to Sellindge, Kent, then moved to Herston Works and was joined there by its boiler which had been restored at Crewe returning to steam on the Swanage Railway in 2008, the other visitor which is making a return visit is BR Standard 5 Caprotti 73129 from the Midland Railway, Butterley. Most of the home fleet will be joining the action for the four day event starting on Thursday the 3rd October. On the Saturday evening there is the popular Twilight Show at Quorn and Woodhouse Station. During Saturday and Sunday there will be an intensive timetable of passenger trains, freight trains, mail drops and double headers.

Half Term Trains & Kids Corner Trains will run mid week for the half term break between 23-25, with free kids activities at Butler Henderson’s Café at Quorn.

Halloween Ghost Trains Dare you take a ride into the unknown on the spooky ghost trains, round trips are available between Loughborough and Rothley. Free freaky face painting and fancy dress competition at Loughborough enjoy the funfair at Rothley, the action takes place on Thursday evening the 31st.

Dining Trains There is the usual selection of weekend dining trains with two Murder Mystery trains on Friday evenings the 11th and 25th.

Bridging The Gap The total raised by August had reached £206,000, if you would like to donate you can do it online or send a cheque to The David Clarke Railway Trust to ‘Bridge Appeal’ Lovatt House, 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough Leicestershire, LE11 1RW.

Preview Of Events For November The big fireworks display at Quorn takes place on the 5th then the fallen are remembered on Sunday the 10th. During the weekend of the 16th and 17th there is a Steam Enthusiasts Event. The last weekend of the month its that time of year again Santa returns with presents for the children until Christmas Eve, the Christmas Dining trains also start.

For all the latest information visit the web site at www.gcrailway.co.uk or phone Loughborough on 01509 632323.

Dave Allen, Duty Station Master, Rothley.

Photo: BR Standard No 73129 arrives at Quorn with a Loughborough to Leicester North train during its last visit to the GCR in October 2005 for the Autumn Gala.

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LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN The delightful town of Loughborough has a little bit of everything. Beautiful parks, stunning churches and a vibrant steam railway, it also has a great library, a fascinating bell foundry museum and an impressive variety of shops and businesses.

The town centre offers visitors an array of shops to suit all tastes, from gorgeous little boutiques to large, house-hold name, high street stores. In the delightful Churchgate area you’ll find all sorts of wonderful gems to explore, including Churchgate’s Mews, where there’s independent establishments aplenty, from cafes to jewellers, beauty salons to chocolatiers.

Loughborough is easy to get to, the town has plenty of parking and lots of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The centre of Loughborough’s shopping area is the pedestrianised Market Place and Market Street, which maintain a number of original art deco buildings, such as the building that currently houses the town’s cinema. A large outdoor market is held in the Market Place every Thursday and Saturday and for all you foodies there is a farmers’ market on the second Wednesday of the month.

Loughborough town is also home to the prestigious Loughborough University, a specialist sports university that is home to over 250 international athletes. It is also the town’s biggest employer.

There is so much going on in Loughborough that you could no doubt spend the whole day just shopping or pottering around, but don’t forget the evening too – with entertainment galore available at the Town Hall (which delivers a great variety of shows), a centrally located cinema and an impressive range of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Loughborough has a little bit of everything, so why not drop on by to find something that floats your boat!

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Third time’s a bloomin’ charm!

LOUGHBOROUGH is celebrating for the third year in a row after once again striking gold at the East Midlands in Bloom awards.

The town put on another fabulous horticultural spectacle to wow judges of the Best Small City category of the East Midlands accolade. This year’s Bloom entry was not only supported by overall dressing of Loughborough, but by 31 separate community entries to the competition’s ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards.

Last year the town also scooped gold at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom, following success at regional level.

Mike Jones, Vice Chairman of the Loughborough in Bloom Board, attended the award presentation in Skegness, along with representatives from a number of the town’s community groups.

Mike said: “We are very excited and send our thanks to all the various community groups and individuals who have contributed to this excellent result. It is rare to get three consecutive gold awards, and to be judged best small city in the East Midlands three years running. All of our partners have performed extremely well to produce the wow factor that has so impressed the judges. We must also not forget the contribution of the late Kath Kay, whose guiding hand at the centre was invaluable.”

Councillor Hilary Fryer, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Cleansing and Open Spaces, said: “ Once again residents, businesses, the University and organisations from across Loughborough have shown the town at its best. To win gold two years in a row was amazing, so I am absolutely delighted that we have once again retained our gold standard. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this campaign for their hard work and dedication and for doing the town proud, particularly following the long winter and tough spring we had this year.”

Once again, the Loughborough in Bloom effort was supported by community groups, residents, businesses and organisations from across Loughborough, who dedicated their time, effort and funds to ensure the town remained in bloom. This year the theme for the campaign was ‘Edible Britain’ and saw Loughborough University introduce bee hives and share the success of the fruit routes, while residents pressed home-grown apples and planted plums.

To get involved in next year’s Bloom effort, call 01509 634900 or email: loughborough.in.bloom@charnwood.gov.uk

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LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN HALL ... HAS IT ALL! With a jam packed Autumn / Winter ahead Loughborough Town Hall has something to tickle everyone’s fancy... here is a handful of our favourites that we think you might enjoy...

WORTH A GIGGLE: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen - 7th October - 7.30pm Two actors, 21 characters, lots of laughs and one of the most romantic stories of all time.

Tickets: £13 / £10 (conc) | Student Ticket: £7 | Special Offer: £20 (1 adult & 1 conc)

LIVE MUSIC: Rat Pack Live - 11th October - 8pm They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack – had attitude to spare. Featuring all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one Frank, Dean and Sammy live concert extravaganza .

FOR THE KIDS: The Snail and the Whale - 26th October to 27th October A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father… Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

Loughborough Town Hall is located in the heart of Loughborough’s Market place and has plenty of convenient parking located close by, not only that but it is really easily accessed by foot, wheelchair, bike, bus and taxi. For a great day / night out have a browse of the website and see what the fabulous town hall can offer you! www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk | Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB | Box Office: 01509 231914 | Email: box.office@charnwood.gov.uk

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EVENTS DIARY Humour Me at Ferrers Gallery

The Great Leicester Book Quiz

Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm

Wednesday 2 October | 6pm - 7.30pm

‘Humour Me’ is open until 13th October on the middle floor and also plays host to a range of humorous craft including sculpture, ceramics and print. Work by regional artists will also be displayed. Nottinghamshire artist Corrina Rothwell creates illustrative prints; Leicestershire artist Jon Williams makes wonderful depictions of quirky characters in clay and Staffordshire artist Jade Devall produces a fun collection of tableware. All exhibiting artists work with distinctive styles adding their own sense of humour to the collections.

Tel: 01332 863337 | Ferrers Gallery, Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RU Free parking

The Great Leicester Book Quiz pits the literary knowledge of the city’s writers, librarians, English teachers and BBC Radio Leicester for the glamour and honour and (yes) a trophy as well. A comical and entertaining competition that is set to become a annual event in the Everybody’s Reading Festival.

Be entertained, be educated, be there!

Curve, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB | Tel: 0116 242 3595 | £2 per ticket

Whitwick Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair

Karl Jenkins - The Peacemakers

Sun 24th November, 2013

Saturday 26 October

Blue Sky Fairs present an Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair.

Excellent Modern Venue - Space for 140 Stalls and FREE Car Parking. Quality dealers from across the UK.

Karl Jenkins returns to Leicester to conduct the Midlands première of his work The Peacemakers. Considered to be a sequel to The Armed Man, it features texts by Gandhi, Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank and Mother Teresa, as well as words from the Bible and the Qur’an and text specially written by Terry Waite.

Professional London Orchestra Marylebone Camerata and soprano Heather Wardle join Leicester Philharmonic Choir in this performance at De Monfort Hall.

9.30am - 4pm | Adults £2 - accompanied under 16’s FREE. For further information telephone 07973 481 578.

For tickets telephone: 01530 412536.

Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick LE67 5EU.

7.30pm | De Montfort Hall, Leicester | Tickets: £10-£28 Concessions available | Tickets from LPC Booking Manager 0116 271 5030 or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk (Please note there is no transaction fee for tickets booked through LPC ) | DMH Box Office: 0116 233 3111

Wednesday 02 October | The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field. For ten years screenwriter Philippa Langley and historian Michael Jones have shared a vision to find the real Richard III. Their book is a unique collaboration and what emerges is the story of an extraordinary search for the real man behind the Tudor myth. Signing with authors: 6.00pm - 7.00pm / Q & A with authors: 7.00pm Tickets £5.00 or £3.00 with a Waterstones Loyalty card | Tel: 0843 290 8445 | The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

Thursday 03 October | Charity Whist Drive The next in the series of Charity Whist Drives organised by Derek Farr will be held on Thursday 3rd October at 7.30pm in the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Admission £2.00. All players welcome.

Friday 04 October | Just the Tonic Comedy Club This thriving monthly comedy club books the best of the established and the up and coming comedians on the circuit. Each session will showcase 3 comedians and an MC. Tickets: £9 | 16 years + | 9pm | Tel: 01509 231914 | Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB

Saturday 05 October | Cropston Evangelical Free Church Coffee Morning Coffee Morning on the 1st Saturday each month. Donations given to Click Sargent’ the children’s cancer charity. All welcome.

Station Road, Cropston, LE7 7HD

Saturday 05 October | KIDS: Adventures in Zombieland Have you got a favourite monster or zombie story? Participants will be invited to come and make their own three-dimensional monstrous characters from recycled textiles and create their own stories inspired by their favourite scary books.

Tickets: £2 | Free for children under 3 | 10.30am - 12.30pm | booking is required 0116 242 3595.

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EVENTS DIARY Saturday 05 October | Donisthorpe Apple Day A village celebration of the apple harvest in the Donisthorpe Community Orchard. Apple pressing, circus skills, story telling and refreshments. Plus apple experts from the Leicestershire Heritage Apple project will be on hand to offer advice and help identify apples as well as promote the varieties from within the country. Free admission, with profits from stalls helping Community organisations.

11am - 4pm | Tel: 01530 272835 | Donisthorpe Orchard Wood, Orchard Wood, Donisthorpe, Leicestershire, DE12 7PS

Saturday 05 October | Collister, Kelly and Filleul Christine Collister, Dave Kelly and Peter Filleul are coming together again, to tour as a trio, where the stunning voices of Christine and Dave will be beautifully supported by Peter’s harmonies and piano. They will perform a host of their favourite songs - crossing every music genre; soul blues, country and maybe a little folkabilly too. An evening packed with musicality, talent, emotion and surely a little humour also.

Tickets: £14 advance, £16 on the door | 7.30pm | Tel: 01530 278444 | Century Theatre, Snibston Discovery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN

Friday 18 October | Barn Owls With Alan Williams At the October meeting of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (North West Group) Alan Williams will speak about his private reserve and show a unique film of a pair of barn owls raising their family. All welcome.

Ashby Methodist Church, Burton Road, Ashby | 7:30 pm | Admission £2 inc. Refreshments

Saturday 19 October | Gospel meets Mowtown Featuring some of the UK’s top Motown tribute acts, Gospel choirs and much more. This event promises to be another explosion of traditional and contemporary Gospel music complimented with the golden sounds of yesteryear Motown.

Tickets: £10 | 7.30pm | Tel: 0116 2557066 | Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY

Saturday 26 October | Coffee Morning Stalls will be Cake, Tombola, Raffle and White Elephant. Entrance fee will be £1-00 including coffee/tea and Biscuit and it is in aid of The Carpenters Arms,Loughborough.

Methodist Hall ,Howe Lane ,Rothley | 10 - 11-30am

Saturday 26 October | Messy Church Rothley Methodist Church hold a ‘Messy Church’ on the 4th Saturday of every month and invite children of all ages from tots to teens with their parents, grandparents, carers, friends, etc - come and join in the fun of craft activities and share a meal.

Contact Sue Wainwright for further information on 07585 557 548 | Rothley Methodist Church, Howe Lane, Rothley.

Thursday 31 October | Halloween Ghost Trains Take a ride into the unknown on the spooky ghost trains, round trips from both Loughborough and Rothley. Search for The Rothley Station Ghost with our enchanting spiritualist (as seen on TV’s Most Haunted) Paranormal Mysteria – Join in if you dare! Ectoplasm Slime Lucky Dip, Free Freaky Face Painting, Owl talks with live owls, Spooky storytelling, Fancy Dress Competition. £5 per person (adult or children) | Tel: 01509 632323 | Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1RW | Loughborough at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm | Rothley 6.20pm, 7.20pm, 8.20pm

Thursday 31 October | Halloween Ghost Walk Leicester has more ghosts than you would give credit for. Our classic ghost walk returns to tell just some of their stories.

Led by a Blue Badge Guide | Tel: 0116 2994444 | 7.30pm | Leicester Castle & The Great Hall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

Thursday 31 October | Pumpkin Party at Calke Abbey Buy a pumpkin at Calke or bring your own. Decorate it in your own style and add it to our fabulous display.

11am - 5pm | Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE | Free event (normal admission charges apply) | 01332 863822

Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 November | The Wizard of Oz Bradgate Drama Society perform “The Wizard of Oz” in Newtown Linford Village Hall at 7:30 (with a matinee on Saturday at 2:30).

More information at www.bradgatedrama.org.uk. For tickets please email bradgatedrama@gmail.com

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THE VINE DIRECTORY

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Brides of Ibstock............................. 27 Caroline James.............................. 37

EDUCATION Computer Angel.............................. 30 Grace Dieu Manor School.............. 20 OLCS..............................................34 Richard Hill School Charity............. 27

FOOD, DRINK & VENUES Ashby Farmers Market................... 46 Beaumanor Hall.............................. 11 The Blue Bell.................................. 30 Compost Bins - Reduce Your Waste... 6 The Old Fashioned Milk Co............ 25 The Manor House at Quorn............ 24 Quorn Grange Hotel....................... 30 Vintage Afternoon Teas.................. 36 The Wheatsheaf Inn....................... 39 Woodcock Farm Shop.................... 42

GARDEN Birstall Garden Centre...................... 7 Bradgate Estate Management........ 18 Charnwood Tree Services.............. 38 Garden Blueprints.......................... 46 LB Landscaping.............................. 43 Neil Johnson Landscaping............. 42 Roecliffe Tree Surgery.................... 42

HAIR & BEAUTY Aqua Hair.......................................25

HEALTH Charnwood Hearing Centre............ 45

HEALTH continued...

Charnwood Physiotherapy............. 45 Gareth Hudson - Foot Health......... 46 Private Training & Fitness.............. 27 Quorndon Care............................... 39

HOME ABD Picture Framing...................... 45 Absolute Window Solutions.............. 2 Ancient & Modern........................... 46 Anstey Homecrafts......................... 45 Ashby Decorators Centre................. 6 Ashby Glass................................... 39 Broughtons....................................... 3 Carpet Cuts.................................... 48 Charnwood Oakwrights.................... 8 Charnwood Oaks Roofing & Building..4 Clock Doctor................................... 46 Coalville Decorators Centre............. 8 CV Lane........................................... 4 DeVol......................................14 + 15 DG Plumbing.................................. 45 Glenwood Interiors......................... 18 Graham Botterill - Soft Furnishings... 43 Halls of Ibstock............................... 31 Holme Tree Kitchens........................ 4 Ibstock Kitchens............................... 6 Jackdaw Bygones.......................... 36 Keller Construction........................... 3 The Light House............................... 5 Loft Storage Solutions...................... 5 Logburners Ltd................................. 3 Louis Kitchens................................ 47

HOME continued...

Low Woods Furnishings................. 18 Lowes Furnishing Shop.................. 34 Martin Allen Flooring......................... 5 My Spa UK..................................... 21 Paperweight................................... 36 Parker Tiling................................... 46 RSJ Roofing................................... 11 Teddy Bear Hollow......................... 38 Terry Allen Painter & Decorator...... 45

LEISURE Birstall Golf Club............................. 21 Brothers’ Fury - Book...................... 27 Choose How You Move.................. 20 Donington le Heath Manor House.. 21 Faces Arts...................................... 11 Just Bikes....................................... 43

MOTORS Cropston Garage............................ 45

PETS Glebe Von Wood............................ 43 The Retreat Boarding Kennels....... 46 The Veterinary Surgery.................. 46

PROFFESIONAL SERVICES Dodds Solicitors LLP...................... 39 Lightowler Design........................... 46 Martin & Co...................................... 6 Prusinski Solicitors......................... 35 Roy Green - Sales & Lettings........... 18 Walters Architects........................... 45

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