Ibstock Life Magazine April 2019

APRIL 2019

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ISSUE 7

INSIDE THIS MONTH:

Easter Church Services NEW National Trust News Local Easter Events

5/6/7 JULY 2019 FEANEDOCK, MOIRAA MUSIC. FORESTS. ART. A IDEAS. SEE PAGE 25

SEE PAGE 11

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IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

to the Aprril issue and our Easter special. We have our top tips for things to t do with the kids in the Easter break, a full list off alll th he ch hurch h serviices and d detaiils of so many local events for the bank holiday weekend.

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Contents 6 10 National Trust News 14 Health & Fitness Advice 16 What’s On at The Palace 18 & 19 Spotlight on Local Business 20 Easter Church Services 22 & 23 Local Community News 24 Community Board 26 Swannington Heritage Trust 28 Puzzle Page 30 Coalville Library News 34 Century Theatre 38 What’s On 42 & 43 On the Beat 46 Local Community News 44

Body Matters

What’s On for Families

28 56 The Conservation Volunteers In Your Garden Ibstock Surgery News Pet’s Corner The 1620’s House & Garden Puzzle Solutions Business Directory

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BODY MATTERS

TENNIS AND GOLFERS ELBOW Two ‘overuse’ in njuries we see regularly here at ProPhysio arre tennis & golfers elbow - also known as laterral and medial epicondylitis respectively.

This refers to thee painful tendon irritation at the bony attachmen nt on the outside (tennis) or the inside of the elb bow (golfers) Tennis elbow is by far the most common and can be very deb bilitating and painful.

The forearm mu uscles required for finger and wrist activitties anchor at the bony prominences on n either side of the elbow.

With excessive loading small tears and tissue damage can develop at or near these attachment points.

Overloading cau used by sports activities or heavy manual taasks as well as persistent low load movem ment patterns such as keyboarding or playing musical instruments can cause epicondylitis.

better itself but with treatment its recovery can be accelerated.

Avoiding tennis/golfers elbow can be achieved by: • Playing the sport that aggravates the injury with correct techniques. In the case of tennis or golf, having training lessons can be helpful.

Firstly, it’s wise to change your movement patterns in your life that have provoked the condition and rest the injured arm. The use of ice for 10 minutes several times a day can be beneficial with pain relief.

• Ensure your keyboard is set up optimised with wrist support pads and an ergonomically shaped mouse.

The wearing of a support can also help and there are several on the market. They will compress the injured tissue and protect it to assist with healing.

• Use the correct tools at work such as a cordless screwdriver. It will take the strain off your forearm muscles.

Physiotherapy can be very beneficial and manual therapy such as massage and exercises to stretch/ strengthen the damaged tendons often helps. They can also help with advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

• Avoid lifting activities with the back of hand facing upwards. Try to have your wrist in a neutral position with thumb pointing upwards.

• Take breaks during activity and listen to your body telling you that you are overloading your muscles.

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With chronic conditions Shock Wave Therapy is often effective. This stimulates the healing process and is available in ProPhysio in Ashby.

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES The Easter holidays promise endless fun for the kids from Easter egg hunts to trips to see the new born lambs and chicks at local farms. Here’s our round up of local places to visit and key dates to note this month.

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

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Join the Bosworth Bunny for the annual kids Easter Egg hunt at Bosworth Water Park on Sunday 21st April from 10am. A face painter will also be on hand d to create Easter faces from 10.30am. The hunt begins at a 12.30pm outside the office and all children are welcome to en nter.

No fee is payable.

Milkshake Monkey’s Musical LoughboroughTown Hall

Manor Farm Park has over 25 acres of park and woodlands for a great day out meeting their animals. Join them from Saturday 6th to Sunday 28th April to see their newly hatched chicks, join in their Easter hunt in the woodlands or enjoy a day on the farm and spend time in the craft room making something to take home. See their website www. manorfarm.info for opening times and online booking.

Milkshake Monkey & his friends can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you. Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet. It’s a family show not to be missed. 11am on Tuesday 16th April. For more info & ticket booking please see their website www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk/events

Easter Animal Fun

Sir Pigsby Piggy Hunt

From Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th April and from Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th April, the Great Central Railway will turn into an animal lovers haven. Come along and hang out with Elvis, Tula, Petal and Tiny Tim which are of course wonderful furry, feathered and hairy animals.

Their excellent entertainer will also be on the trains so go along in fancy dress to be en ntered in to the best dressed competition! For avaailability and booking please see their website www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/ easter-holiday-trains.

Sir Pigsby Piggy Hunt trail opens on the following dates: Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th April, Thursday 18th to Monday 22nd, and Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th April.

Pick up a sheet from the Ticket Office and explore the 1620s Garden to help Sir Pigsby find his piggy friends.

Return to the Ticket Office to claim your prize. Cost: £2 per child (in addition to normal admission charges).

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NATIONAL TRUST NEWS

LEAP INTO SPRING AT CALKE ABBEY THIS EASTER It’s that glorious time of year again, when the sun begins to shine and the smell of fresh flowers fills the air.

Whether you want to take the family for an outdoor adventure or escape the crowds this Easter, there are lots of ways to enjoy the best that spring has to offer at Calke Abbey.

Get crafty this Easter in the Riding School, which is packed with nature-themed activities to get those creative cogs working (Monday 15th to Friday 26th April, 11am–4pm). Calke’s family activity area, Squirt’s Stable, is also open for the entire school holidays (Monday 8th to Friday 26th April, 10.30am–4pm) – it’s a great way to escape those Cadbury Egg Hunt crowds.

If you’re ready to stretch your legs and get a breath of fresh air, Calke Abbey is nestled among 600 acres of historic parkland, just waiting to be explored. Pick up a park map when you arrive to discover a range of walking trails, or download a spring walk from the Calke Abbey website. For families, the Tramway Trail provides a fairly flat, circular route – perfect for exploring on two wheels.

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Get crafty with nature-themed activities in the Riding School this Easter. © National Trust Images/Susan Richardson All that green space makes a wonderful home for wildlife, and spring is the perfect time to see new life at Calke. This Easter, you’ll be able to see the rare-breed Portland lambs bouncing around the Walled Garden with their mothers, an experience not to be missed!

Indoors, the house is open with lots of new things to see this year. Check the website for full opening and event details – www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVICE

WHICH IS THE HEAVIEST? FAT OR MUSCLE? The question that people ask the most is which one is the heaviest, fat or muscle? Can fat turn into muscle or muscle turn into fat?

The fact is they both weigh exactly the same but muscle is denser than fat (see picture opposite) therefore occupying less space than fat. This is the reason why you could get 2 people weighing the same, one of them is really lean and muscular while the other one looks overweight and out of condition.

It is really common for people, on exercise and weight reduction programs, to see no great difference on the scales but to observe significant differences in the way they look and the way their clothes fit, this is because the composition of their bodies have changed.

All this highlights the importance of including weight training in your weight management plans. The other great benefit of having more muscle than fat is that it speeds up your resting metabolic rate, in other words your body will burn up more calories whilst resting.

As for one turning in to the other, this is not possible as they are 2 completely different ‘tissues.’ As your body

increases it’s muscle mass there is likely to be a decrease in body fat as it would ‘get burnt’ more effectively. If you then decided not to exercise and then overeat, your muscle mass would decrease and body fat would increase.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

APRIL at the Palace Community Centre FRIDAY 5TH APRIL

PALACE LINE DANCE

With Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45 pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £5.00 or £6.00 on the door.

SATURDAY 6TH APRIL & SUNDAY 7TH APRIL

ART EXHIBITION

Showcasing the work of talented local artists.

Open to the public (FREE ADMISSION) on Saturday 6th April 10.00am – 5.00pm & Sunday 7th April 10.00am – 4.00pm. Paintings available for sale. Light refreshments available during both days.

FILM NIGHT

FRIDAY 26TH APRIL

FRIDAY 12TH APRIL

A great social night out! Doors open: 7.30pm.

Eyes down: 8pm. Licensed bar and refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

STAN AND OLLIE (PG) Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

Enjoy a drink from the bar whilst watching a great film in this unique venue; one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas in the country.

PALACE BINGO

SATURDAY 27TH APRIL

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE

A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence.

Great atmosphere! Doors/bar open at 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00.

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Begins at 7.30pm. Open to the general public, but membership is required in order to vote. To find out more about becoming a member contact The Palace.

The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.

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Regular Bookings Monday

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm.

Focusing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement.

Contact Michelle on 07887 678367.

Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 or 07792 840948, e.mail: richard.page44@outlook.com for further details.

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes to run at 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm. Using fun and effective reward-based methods, Dogs Trust trainers will show you how to teach your dog the skills needed to cope with the demands of everyday life. Contact the Palace on 01530 262400 for more information Young Pathfinders – 5pm – 6.30pm The adventure starts here! Aged 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: survival@youngpathfinders.com Yoga Class – 6.45pm – 7.45pm Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684.

Wednesday 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am.

A specially designed program to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367.

One Fit Mama – 11am - 12noon Exercise for mums from pregnancy to preschool, starting Wednesday 9th January. Contact the Palace for further information.

Falls Prevention Programme – 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Run

by N.W.L.D.C. Please contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@lwleicestershire. gov.uk for more information or just pop along.

Spy School for kids!! – 5pm - 6.30pm From the people who brought you ‘Young Pathfinders’

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get your budding super sleuth or master code breaker down to this all new class. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: survival@ youngpathfinders.com ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6pm-7pm – that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or email: rosemarydebney@gmail.com Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm.

For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on 01530 262400 for more details.

Thursday

Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) 1.30pm – 3pm.

Contact Sue Townsend on 01530 834239.

‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm - 8pm.

Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 or e.mail jwyld@weight-watchers.co.uk

Friday

Tai Chi 10am – 11am Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216.

Childrens Dance Classes Beginners Ballet 4-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) 01455 636514, 07949 121442 or office@rochelle-dance.com Monthly Bingo NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY - April’s Palace bingo is on Friday 26th April. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Saturday

Community Morning at the Palace Our community mornings take place every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available.

TICKET BOOKING - To book advanced tickets for any event please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS Each month we advertise over 350 local businesses and tradespeople in our magazines. Small businesses, large companies, trades of each and every type from plumbers to electricians to gardeners are featured.

In each issue we’d now like to take the opportunity to turn the spotlight on one local business and let you know a bit more about who they are and what they offer. To start us off we look at Donington Nurseries‌.

Donington Nurseries is set within a Victorian walled garden and maintains its traditional roots,

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concentrating on providing a vast range of healthy plants at value for money prices. Choose from a wide range of ornamental and fruit trees, fruit bushes, herbs, hundreds of different shrubs, roses & climbing plants. Grown on site, big pots of cottage garden perennial plants and alpines are in abundance, on a popular great value 3 for ÂŁ10 deal!

The Nursery grows a vast range of seasonal bedding and basket plants, hanging baskets, plus Laurel hedging, therefore prices are very competitive!

decorative gravels, stepping stones A good display of stoneware, tools, and rockery stone. bird care and garden sundries are available, plus a large range of A selection of traditional benches & patio containers in a rainbow of garden furniture are on show plus colours, all sizes and styles to suit Sheds, Summerhouses, Tool Stores, traditional to contemporary tastes!

Dog Kennels and Playhouses in Growing media includes 100% peat various sizes available to order and a multi-purpose, John Innes, and peat selection is on display. free and for that See their website www.doningtonnurseries.co.uk finishing touch a for more details such as opening hours. diverse range of

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EASTER 2019 SERVICES AND EVENTS

IN IBSTOCK AND SURROUNDING VILAGES HOLY TRINITY

Normanton

Palm Sunday 14th April 9.30am Palm Sunday Morning Service

HUGGLESCOTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Good Friday 19th April

Maundy Thursday 18th April 7.30pm Communion Service

10.00am Activity Morning for children and families at Hugglescote Community Centre (crafts, hot cross buns, Easter story hunt). Children must be accompanied by an adult

Easter Sunday 21st April 9.30am Easter Sunday Communion for all

Hugglescote

ST JOHN’S

Packington

HOLY ROOD

Good Friday 19th April 2.00pm Good Friday Service

Palm Sunday 14th April 11.00am Palm Sunday Holy Communion

Easter Sunday 21st April 9.30am Easter Service with Egg Hunt

Good Friday 19th April 7.30pm Good Friday Service: The Way of the Cross

Ellistown

Easter Sunday 21st April 11.00am Communion for all

ST BARTHOLOMEW’S

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Palm Sunday 14th April 6.00pm Palm Sunday evening worship Good Friday 19th April 3.00pm Good Friday Service: The Way of the Cross Easter Sunday 21st April 11.00am Communion for all

ST CHRISTOPHER’S

Good Friday 19th April 7.30pm Good Friday Service Easter Sunday 21st April 11.15am Easter Service with Egg Hunt

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Easter Sunday 21st April 8.30am Easter Service

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Good Friday 19th April 10.30am Good Friday Service, led by Sister Barbara Crockett, followed by hot cross buns and coffee.

Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30am Led by Rev John Hudson - Holy Communion.

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Monday 15th April 7.30pm Night Prayer

Palm Sunday 14th April 10.15am Procession from the wheel in Whitwick followed at 10.30am by Holy Communion at St Johns

Wednesday 17th April 7.30pm Night Prayer Good Friday 19th April 11.00am Walk of Witness round Ibstock Easter Eve 20th April 9.30am -12noon Easter Eggstra Messy Church Easter Sunday 21st April 11.00am Morning Praise

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

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Good Friday 19th April 9.40am Short act of worship at The Monastery 9.50am

12.15pm Short act of worship on The Green Thringstone, followed by refreshments at Thringstone Methodist Church 2.30pm

Tuesday 16th April 7.30pm Night Prayer Maundy Thursday 18th April 7.30pm Holy Communion 2pm Hour at the cross Easter Sunday 21st April 9.45am Holy Communion

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Walk of Witness to Whitwick and Thringstone – people may join the walk at any of the churches

Service of Reflection at the Cross at St John the Baptist Church Whitwick

Easter Sunday 21st April 5.45am at Warren Hills lay-by Sunrise Service at Warren Hills Rock 9.00am

Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Church Thringstone

10.30am All-age Holy Communion at St John the Baptist Church Whitwick 4.00pm

Holy Communion at St George’s Church Swannington

Good Friday 19th April 3.00pm Appointed preacher will be Mr. S. Cooper of Mountsorrel.

Easter Sunday 21st April 8.30am Followed by a simple breakfast. If you would like to attend for the breakfast please telephone 01530 260948. Any donations received for this will be forwarded to a nominated charity.

An Easter Morning All Aged Worship Service will take place at 10.30am and the preacher appointed will be Mrs Kay Chamberlain & Iris from Leicester.

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IBSTOCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY LAUNCH Five years ago the County Council consulted with the public to close 36 of the smallest Leicestershire libraries and asked community groups to come forward and take over the running of them as a partnership with the council, run just with volunteers.

They said that traditional library use was declining because of e-books and the Internet.

After public meetings, workshops, articles in local newspapers and a petition handed in to County Hall, Ibstock Library closed in April 2016.

Since then, a small group of wonderful volunteers have been fighting to get a community libray set up. It is only thanks to them and Ibstock Junior School that we have finally succeeded. After three failed attempts, Ibstock Community Library will be opening its doors with an opening event on Saturday 6th April 10am-2pm in it’s new home, the junior school mobile, off Melbourne Road, Ibstock.

Rachel Greaves a local author will be “cutting the ribbon”

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for us. There will be story time, stalls and a colouring competition.

Almost all of the 36 libraries that closed have been reopened by community groups, which goes to show how important libraries are to everyone.

Thank you very much for our volunteers for having so much patience and perseverance for so many years.

For more information call 07470 148718 or email ibstockcommunitylibrary@yahoo.co.uk

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Measham Medical Unit’s Gardening Group are a friendly group of volunteers work ing on a number of sites in and around Mea sham. They are looking for new members to welc ome on board. Recent projects include wee ding and planting bulbs at the Medical Unit car park, tidying the borders at Measham Libra ry and maintaining the Rain Gardens at Mea sham Leisure Centre. Their latest adventur e is taking tenancy of an allotment in Appleby Magna. If you would like to find out more and offer a hand please contact Linda on 0745 299 1949 .

Community Coffe e Mornings Organised by Leices tershire Adult Learni ng Service; ‘Go Learn’ fro m 10.30am to 12noon every Thursday at Co alville Library. Join them for a drink and a chat. Each session will include a free 30 minu te activity covering topics such as menta l health, finances, art s& crafts, puzzles and ga mes. Free entry and all ages welcome. Call 01 16 305 0820 to find ou t more.

Arme ed d Forcces es Veter te era r ns ns Cooffe fffe ee e Morning Veterans & their families are invited to a coffee morning at Ivanhoe Social Club , Ashby between 10.30am and 12no on on Saturday 27th April. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be on offer along with a paid Bar. Entry is free. Just turn up on the day.

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Lough Lo o borough Half Marathon th h & Tea eam a Rel elay l This fantastic challenging event is organised by the charity Living Without Abuse and returns on Sunday 7th April.

Starting and finishing at Charnwood college, the route takes you through parts of Shepshed, Hathern and the beautiful Garendon Estate. Feedback from last year’s event was that it was a tough route but so rewarding when you cross that finish line.

Contact Gina King on gina@lwa.org.uk or 01509 273905 to register now. £24 per person (affiliated) and £70 per team relay (4 people).

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SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST

HOUGH MILL IS OPEN ON SUMMER SUNDAYS Hough Mill, our partially restored 200 year old windmill, will be open on summer Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from 2pm to 5pm from April through to September. Volunteers have completed moving the flour dresser over the winter months and new interpretation is on its way.

Gin Pit Headstock Replaced Our volunteers have rebuilt the headstock at our replica gin pit in the Gorse Field, which is adjacent to Hough Mill. Visitors can see the horse and handler statues, the headstock and stretch up to turn the gin itself.

Upcoming Events • Easter at the Mill - Monday 22nd April. Easter Egg trail, crafts, windmill exploration and more.

• National Forest Walking Festival - May. The Trust is leading four guided walks of woodlands, railway and coal mining sites.

• Strawberry Fayre - Sunday 7th July. Delicious strawberry cream teas in Swannington village hall.

• Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology - July.

The Trust will be hosting tours of the Victorian Califat coal mine, plus leading walks of the Swannington Incline, the western end of Robert Stephenson’s 1832 Leicester and Swannington Railway.

• Hello Heritage - September. Coal mine tours and guided walks.

• Take Teddy to The Mill - Sunday 29th September.

Activities for brave teddy bears and their human friends.

Details of our sites, events, speakers, walks, group visits and volunteering opportunities are on our website www.swannington-heritage.co.uk and on our Hough Mill Facebook and Twitter pages. Ring our Trust Chair, Katrina, on 07779 275762.

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS

APRIL EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Wed 3rd April – 1pm to 2pm

SPECIAL AUTHOR TALK WITH MARGARET DICKINSON

Popular author of many novels including The Poppy Girls, Welcome Home and The Buffer Girls. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked. There will be books for sale and author signing after the talk.

Sat 6th and Sat 20th April, 10.30am to 12noon

GAMES GANG SATURDAYS

Fortnightly on a Saturday, we’ll have lots of games & puzzles available for you to play in the library. Free activity for both adults & children.

Sat 13th and 27th April – 10.30am to 12 noon

CONSTRUCTION CLUB

Runs fortnightly on Saturdays. Let your imagination run wild playing with LEGO! Most suitable for 6 - 12 years, however families are welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Free session but booking is essential.

Thursday 18th April, 3pm to 4pm

STRIPEY HONEY… IS VERY YUMMY Theatre Performance

A touching and funny story of how tigers, bees and honey collectors learn to live and play together. Featuring new music, dance and puppetry, Mashi theatre’s playful and colourful style takes you on an adventure to the Indian jungle, where tigers and honey bees struggle for survival. This performance is suitable for adventurers aged 5+ and their grown-ups. £5 per ticket or £15 for a family of four.

Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.

REGULAR GROUPS

Come along and listen to a good story or a poem over a biscuit and a cuppa at our Make Friends with a Book group. Our group runs every Tuesday 1pm 2.30pm. Non-reader or keen reader, you can sit and listen, or join in the discussion as much as you like.

Community Coffee Morning. Come along for a drink and a chat with Leicestershire Adult Learning Service every Thursday, 10.30am - 12 noon. Each session will include a FREE 30 minute activity with topics including mental health, mindfulness, puzzles, games, arts & craft, British Sign Language, finances, saving money, safety, fraud prevention & IT. Open to all ages – no need to book.

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Our Work Club runs every Friday, 10am to 12 noon.

Looking for help getting back into work or training, becoming self-employed or starting your own business?

Come along to the library for assistance and support.

Alongside work club we offer a Digital Drop In, every Friday 10am to 12 noon. Looking to improve your IT skills? Come along to the library for assistance and support including setting up emails, social media, online safety and more.

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Sunday 7th April

ANNIE AND AL’S JUKE JOINT 2pm to 5pm - £3

This brand new monthly event on our newly refurbished mezzanine level. Ann Duggan will be leading these monthly events which run from 2-5pm and with guest artists each month to mix things up a little. This month’s Guest Artist: Duncan Keith. A renowned local musician who performs many musical styles from Folk to Rock and everything in between.

Friday 12th April

T-REXTASY 7.30pm - £20 Advance

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years.

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Saturday 13th April

FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB

Following a very successful start, the powerhouse of Funhouse Comedy keep delivering the best of touring comedians and acts from across the UK. This month: Mandy Muden (Britain’s Got Talent), Scott Gibson, Clayton Jones and Compere; James Dowdeswell.

8.15pm - £12

Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th April

TALKING HEADS BY ALLAN BENNETT 7.30pm - £12 (£10 Concessions)

After the success of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ before Christmas, The Festival Players bring you three of Allan Bennett’s wonderful Talking Heads monologues: A Lady of Letters, Bed among the Lentils and Her Big Chance were made famous on TV by Patricia Routledge, Maggie Smith and Julie Walters respectively.

Friday 26th April

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Thursday 4th April Funhouse Comedy

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms featuring Ivan Brackenbury, John Ryan, Pete Phillipson and Boys From The All Night Chemist.

Compere Spiky Mike. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.15pm start and tickets are £11 in advance. For more information please call 01530 415 039 or visit www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

Sat 6th & Sun 7th April Moira Furnace – Opening Weekend

Take the chance to buy your ticket for the museum that will grant you unlimited return entries for the rest of the 2019 season. Take a trip on the boat, maybe even trying the new, longer, lunchtime cruise whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Ashby canal. The new museum redesign will be officially revealed for everyone to enjoy and, for the children, the new and improved Moira Mice trail will help guide them through the museum.

11am to 4pm on both days. See www.moirafurnace.org

Sunday 7th April Loughborough Half Marathon & Team Relay

This fantastic challenging event is organised by the charity Living

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Without Abuse. Starting and finishing at Charnwood college the route takes you through parts of Shepshed, Hathern and the beautiful Garendon Estate.

Feedback from last years event was that it was a tough route but so rewarding when you cross that finish line. Contact Gina King on gina@lwa.org.uk or 01509 273905 to register now. £24 per person (affiliated) and £70 per team relay (4 people).

Friday 12th April Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)

Packington Film Club presents ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. The biopic of Freddy Mercury and how Queen become one of the world’s greatest rock bands. Oscar winning performance from Rami Malek.

Showing at Packington Memorial Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Adults £4 and children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Friday 12th April RSPB Talk - Wader Quest by Rick Simpson

For those who have not heard of Wader Quest this talk introduces the organisation through the beauty and diversity of the waders to be found around the world, some of which are quite surprising. Liberally scattered with stunning photos and information about the birds and

some amusing personal anecdotes from Rick and Elis’ travels to see waders. 7.30pm at Lecture Theatre U020, Loughborough University.

Tickets cost £3.50 members, £4.00 non-members. Pay at the door.

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Sat 13th to Sun 28th April Magical Creatures Hunt

Magical Creatures are playing hide and seek around Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. Are you able to find them all as you explore the site? Return your completed form to the Ticket Office and claim your reward. Cost: £2.00 per child. 10am to 5pm each day.

Call 01455 290429 or visit www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/events

Sunday 14th April Militaria Fair

Around 80 tables of quality military collectables will be on sale from knowledgeable and experienced dealers - including de-acts, antique arms, medals, badges, book, ephemera, uniform, helmets, hats, RFC / RAF, ordnance, aviation collectables and more. 10am to 2pm at Hermitage Leisure Centre, Whitwick, LE67 5EU. Entry costs £3.50. Accompanied under 16s go free. See www.norfolkfairs.com for details.

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Tuesday 16th April Thringstone WI

Richard Adams will be taking the group on a journey to the Wild Side.

They will enjoy a photographic presentation of Wildlife, Wild Countryside and Wild Weather accompanied by music. Don’t miss the opportunity to be transported to the overlooked undergrowth and sprawling countrysides from Rutland Water to Namibia.7.30pm at Thringstone Methodist Church Hall.

Visitors £5 including refreshments and a raffle ticket. For more details email thringstonewi@gmail.com

Saturday 20th April Easter Bunny Egg Hunt

Join the children’s Easter egg hunt around Ashby from 10am to 3pm.

The Easter bunny is leaving 10 eggs in some of Ashby’s shops, and all the eggs have an Easter word on.

Children need to go into all the shops to find the letter on each egg and complete a word search.

Once they have completed the word search they return it to Fitness Republic, Market Street, Ashby and

receive an Easter egg for returning it. Entry forms will be available at Fitness Republic. The Bunny will also be in Ashby town centre to give the children clues as to where all the 10 eggs are.

at 7.00 pm, Film starts at 7.30 pm at The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church St, Ashby. Tickets £5 on the door or in advance from Ashby Tourist Information. For further information see ashbyfilmnights.wordpress.com

Wednesday 24th April Ashby Film Nights – Stan and Ollie (PG)

Saturday 27th April Ibstock Rock n Roll Club

The film follows Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy on their tour of Britain in 1953. John C Reilly and Steve Coogan brilliantly capture the physical mannerisms and verbal tics of their characters and their complex and touching personal relationship in the later part of their career. Doors and Bar open

The Koolkatz , a three piece rock ‘n’ roll band will be performing a variety of 1950s music including Doo Wop, Rockabilly and Rock ‘n’ Roll. 7.30pm at The West End Club, Ashby Road, Coalville.

LE67 3LB. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door. See www.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS

COLEORTON AND NEW LOUNT VOLUNTEER GROUP The Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer Group was formed back in October 2010 to assist with the management of two local nature reserves; Coleorton Wood and New Lount Nature Reserve.

Since their formation the group has been extremely successful in helping to manage the range of habitats that exist across the two sites. As a result of all the work put in by the volunteers over the last eight years the two sites have seen positive improvements to both the natural history and the recreational facilities.

hedge laying, access improvement and wildflower meadow management. So whatever your skills, it iss likelyy that the group can make good use of them. If you have an interest in conserving your local environment please contact them at coleorton11@gmail.com or call 01530 223 456.

The Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group are also holding two fundraising plant sales in May. The plant sales are an important part of the group’s fundraising events each year. They also help the group to achieve one of their key objectives of working with local communities.

The group would love to see as many local people attending these two events and would very much appreciate any donations of plants, etc. which they may be able to sell.

The plant sales will take place on Saturday 4th May at Coleorton Wood, Pitt Lane (off the Moor), LE67 8FS, and on Saturday 18th May at New Lount Nature Reserve, Newbold Coleorton LE67 8JH from 10am to 1pm.

The group is supported by Leicestershire County Council Parks Department and Coleorton Parish Council (who own Coleorton Wood). As you may have seen on our Community Board recently, the group meet on a regular basis; four times a month.

This consists of two work sessions at each site; two of which are on Tuesdays and two on Saturdays.

The work sessions are from 10.00am to 2pm with a refreshment break around 12.30pm. Full details can be found on their website cnlvg.weebly.com/ They are always looking to welcome on board additional members and it’s a fantastic way to learn new skills, make new friends, burn off some calories and enjoy the great outdoors. The work is mainly manual outdoor work predominantly using hand tools, although they do have powered tools and a number of volunteers trained to use them.

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ON THE BEAT

HOW TO DEAL WITH COLD CALLERS Recently in the area the police have responded to calls from residents about answering their door to cold callers, and being drawn into handing over bank details or large amounts of cash.

Cold calling is the solicitation of business from potential customers who have had no prior contact with the salesperson conducting the call. It is an attempt to convince potential customers to purchase either the salesperson’s product or service The offenders are purporting to complete work for the residents, recently cleaning houses has been used, gaining access to the house to see their lifestyle and stealing items once inside.

We have also had reports that the offenders are pretending to be the police, they will talk to the residents about stolen bank cards that the ‘police’ have managed to recover. This is a scam.

The offenders are from all over the country and will target any area. Offenders have shown police

equipment and can use language thaat sounds like the police. They offer to help by taking residents to the bank and maanage to obtain the real bank details.

These reports are obviously concerning for us which is why we feel it is important to make local residents aware and be cautious to this type of crime. The general advice for residents who receive cold callers is to be cautious at all times and keep windows and doors locked, even when just popping out. Ensure the back door is locked before answering the front door so that no one can access the house while you are distracted.

If you have a door chain – use it - and always check for ID if a stranger wants to come in and claims they are from a utility company, local authority, police or any other organisation.

If you receive a telephone cold call, stay calm and don’t let the caller intimidate you or pressure you with ‘one-day-only’ offers. Never reveal your name, address or financial details. If it’s a legitimate call from a company you’re interested in or are already a customer of, you can always call the company directly.

If you suspect a scam, don’t press any phone buttons during the call. This could redirect you to a premiumrate number which you will be charged for.

Genuine callers will happily show their ID. Check the ID carefully and call the head office if you are still unsure, but use a number from the telephone directory or a recent bill, not the one on the card they give out. Only allow someone into your home if you are absolutely certain they are genuine and never hand your bank card or large amounts of cash over.

PS 4384 JAYNE DOLBY – Tel: 101 e-mail: jayne.dolby@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

SPRING IS SPRUNG, THE GRASS IS RIZ….. … and since we do actually know where the birdies is, The Conservation Volunteers are not to be found hedgelaying or thinning the new woodlands of the National Forest any longer!

At this time of year, we leave the hedges and woodlands for the happy bird couples to build their nests in. This is both wildlife friendly and a legal requirement – did you know it is against the law to disturb nesting birds? Be they sparrows, magpies or golden eagles, people may not interfere with their nesting sites.

While we are carrying out our conservation work, there is often potential for us to disturb or annoy wildlife.

When you are working towards the bigger picture, it is easy to momentarily forget the individual – which is why our group has a voluntary Wildlife Officer. Phil, a long-term volunteer, is tasked with keeping an eye on the interests of wild creatures as we are working, and making sure that (for instance) long grass is checked for snoozing hedgehogs before we cut it down.

Working by hand helps, too. For example, at Thornton church a couple of years ago, we took a tumbledown dry stone wall down by hand, prior to building it again.

Had the dismantling been done by a digger, a great many frogs and toads would have been crushed. As it was, they were brought to safety in the careful hands of our volunteer team!

If you would like to join us and try something new, contact kay.thompson@tcv.org.uk

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IN YOUR GARDEN

MAZES A garden maze is a web of lines leading to a centre usually with walls made from hedges. Traditionally there would be a reward at the heart of a maze, such as a seat or water fountain, sun-dial or statue.

Mazes first became popular in Italy in the 16th century, and generally were for entertainment and the ability to encourage walking within a confined space. Usually maze paths are made from wood-chip, sand, gravel or stone and the walls from yew, juniper, lime, box, privet or laurel.

Maze characteristics include multiple paths creating a puzzle with various choices of direction and several dead ends. It also has several ways in and out. This contrasts with a labyrinth which has only a single route, one entrance and one exit with a non branching path.

In Greek mythology the Labyrinth was a structure to hold a Minotaur (monster). In Northumberland there is a ‘minotaur maze’ made up of high walls of gabions filled with rocks. This sits in the grounds of Kielder Castle.

England’s oldest hedge maze is at Hampton Court.

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It has 1.7 miles of pathways and six bridges from which you can survey the maze at various points and figure the way out! At Longleat hedges are built from yew, meticulously clipped, and are an exquisite piece of living art, made up of over 16,000 trees. It is said to take 20 to 90 minutes to navigate depending on how lost you might get.

The National Trust has a number of properties with mazes you may wish to visit too. These include Belton House in Lincolnshire which was originally planted in 1890 but was actually remade in 2000. Cliveden in Buckinghamshire is a good one, but beware it is quite disorientating as the yew hedges are 2 meters high.

Less daunting in the National Trust collection is the pavement maze in Greys Court in Oxfordshire. Hever Castle in Kent is interesting as it has a water maze as well as an Edwardian yew maze. The water maze includes stepping stones in water and areas where you’ll be splashed as you head towards the centre.

In recent years temporary mazes have popped up, made from the crop maize. Locally, Wistow Maze at Kibworth Road Leicestershire near Market Harborough has had such an event, which this year reopens again in July. It looks to be good fun for children with quiz trails and 3 miles of paths. There is an official Maize Association which you can look at to find out more www.maize-maze.com.

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Some changes to our systems

Just to let all our patients know, we’ve ch hanged n from the time it takes to prepare a prescription 2 working days to 3 working days. Gettin ng your prescription ready involves more than just printing it out or sending it electronically to the cheemist. The doctor has to check that the medication is still right for you and that you have had all the testts necessary for your condition to make sure the med dicine is still safe for you. This has to be done on top of the patient appointments each day. Theerefore to ensure the prescription is ready we have increased the time to 3 working days. We thank yo ou for your understanding of this change.

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BUYING A HAMSTER Although a relatively ‘low-profile’ pet compared with cats and dogs, hamsters need lots of loving care and attention. They typically live for two or three years so are a long-term responsibility, but they bring lots of fun into your home and can make great first pets.

If you’re thinking of buying a hamster, here’s a little information that might help them settle in.

Characteristics With 24 different types of hamster you won’t be short of choice, but Syrian (or golden) and dwarf hamsters are among the most popular. Adults of the golden variety need to be kept alone as they’re inclined to fight, as are males of the dwarf hamster variety, so all-female groups are best.

Diet Pre-prepared hamster mix is a good choice of staple diet and should be supplemented with small amounts of fruit and vegetables. Hamsters need to grind down their teeth regularly as they grow

continually, so providing them with crunchy snacks or small chew toys can help to keep their teeth short.

Play Hamsters love to play and can be quite adventurous, so a cage with different levels is ideal. You can add plastic toys for entertainment, and tunnels for them to run through.

A hamster’s needs are quite complex, but by being aware of their behaviour and characteristics as well as eating and playing habits, you’ll be able to meet their requirements with confidence and enjoy their company as part of the family.

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THE 1620s HOUSE AND GARDEN

As the 1620s House and Garden at Donington Le Heath approaches its open season we have an exciting programme of events to offer:

SEALED KNOT LIVING HISTORY CAMP Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 10.30am to 4.30pm

Join the Sealed Knot in bringing history alive in the beautiful surroundings of the 1620s House & Garden. Discover the delights of 17th century cooking and the way food was served. Meet wool merchants, a scribe and a Barber Surgeon. What’s more, there will be the opportunity to have a go at 17th century games and explore the technology of the times. Normal admission charges apply plus an uplift of £2 per person.

FAIRY FORAGING

Monday 15th April 10.30am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm

FRIENDS JACOBEAN CRAFT DAY

Join us on a magical exploration of our Garden and discover if there are fairies afoot. Pre-booking is essential, £3.50 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come and meet the wonderful Friends of the 1620s House and discover domestic needle and wool craft styles of the 17th Century. Included within Normal Admission

EGG DECORATING & EASTER CRAFTS IN THE BARN

SIR PIGSBY PIGGY HUNT

Come and join the eggstremely fun activities in our barn on Easter Saturday. We’ll be decorating eggs and offering eggcellent themed crafts. Our normal admission charges will apply plus £1 for those partaking in crafts.

Saturday 13th April – 11am to 3pm

Saturday 13th - Sunday 28th April (when open) 10.30am to 4.30pm

Sir Pigsby’s friends are playing are playing hide and seek around the site, but he’s far too busy to look for them himself and is willing to reward anyone who can locate them for him. Pick up a sheet from the green hut and explore our grounds. £2 per child plus normal admission fee.

NICK GRAVESTOCK LUTE PLAYING

Sunday 14th April 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Our resident Lutist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the Great Chamber. Included within Normal Admission.

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Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty Series two of Big Little Lies is due this June. If you haven’t yet read the book that the first series was based on, now’s the time.

It follows three mothers in the run up to a murder investigation.

Madeline is fiercely loyal, impetuous and prone to holding a grudge. Celeste is stunningly beautiful but her perfect home life isn’t all it seems. The youngest of the three, Jane, is struggling with a secret from her past. As the three women become closer, a rift grows between the trio and the rest of the kindergarten parents. But is it really big enough to lead to murder? A wry, witty portrayal of modern life.

Bird Box Josh Malerman Malorie is taking the children on a journey down the river. They will all need blindfolds, because even a glimpse at what waits outside could kill them. ‘Boy’ and ‘girl’ have never seen a tree or the sky, but at four years old they’re trained to listen very, very carefully, because it’s not just monsters that can kill you.

This atmospheric thriller was a hit on Netflix and the book is even better. Expect a tense, rollercoaster of a ride.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Gail Honeyman Eleanor has an ordinary job, in an ordinary town. But to her colleagues, Eleanor herself is decidedly odd. When she inadvertently helps an acquaintance to rescue an elderly man, Eleanor discovers there may be more to life than just existing. A beautiful book about the importance of human connections. The film is currently in development, starring Reese Witherspoon as Eleanor.

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The Knife of Never Letting Go Patrick Ness In Prentisstown it’s never quiet. The thoughts of men and animals crowd you wherever you walk. But then Todd finds a patch of silence, where the thoughts of others can’t penetrate, and discovers that everything he believes to be true may be a lie. The Knife of Never Letting Go is the first book in a series. The film adaptation, Chaos Walking, hit cinemas last month.

The Woman in the Window A. J. Finn Dr Anna Fox is agoraphobic and lives alone. She spends her days watching films, talking to people online and spying on the neighbours.

She also drinks a lot of wine and is rather slapdash with her medications. So when she thinks she’s witnessed a serious crime, how can she make people believe her?

And can she really trust her own judgement? A slowburning thriller. Read it before the film comes out this autumn.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Maria Semple Renowned architect and eccentric Bernadette has disappeared and it seems it’s up to her 14 year old daughter, Bee, to figure out what happened. Bee’s journey will take her all the way to Antarctica. An amusing read told through emails, letters, phone transcriptions and official reports. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig.

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