Ibstock Life Magazine December 2018

DECEMBER 2018

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to my favourite issue of the whole year – the Christmas special! We have everything you could ever need to celebrate Christmas locally – a round up of the best places to visit Santa, our pick of the local pantos, the all important Santa Sleigh routes and a full list of the local church services over the Christmas period.

Rockleigh House 37 Burton Road Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2LF

On top of this our What’s On pages are brimming with every type of festive celebration and fayre. So grab a cup ppa and a mince pie (it’s never too early) and enjoy…

Thank you to Sophie Larkins for our fantastic Christmas front cover.

Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Local Santa Experiences Our Christmas Cover Technology Tips Just 4 Fun Century Theatre Health & Fitness Advice

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Santa Sleigh Schedule – Coalville Rotary Club

24 26 Whats On 28 & 29 Local Pantomimes 34 Swannington Heritage Trust 36 Local Church Services 38 & 39 Community Board 40 Pet’s Corner 42 Coalville Library News

Santa Sleigh Schedule – Ashby & Coalville Lions

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TCV – The Conservation Volunteers Puzzle Solutions Business Directory

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

Local Santa Experiences

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If you’re planning the essential pre-Christmas visit to Father Christmas check out our round up of local Santa experiences….

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Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December Enjoy E j the h ffantastic i atmospher h re of a real Vicctorian Christmas at Stonehurst FFarm. Visit Father her Christmas in the Victorian Farmhouse, Browse the festive food and crafft stalls among the glowing log braziers, Braass band playing, Carol singers, Live Nativvity and lots of festive cheer! Santa tickets are to be booked on arrival in the Farm m Shop. For further info seee their website sto onehurstfarm.co.uk

G Great Central C l Railway, R il Loughborough Santa Steam Trains Every day until Christmas Eve Make your Christmas extra special by joining Santa on his Steam Train! Santa has swapped his sleigh for a fun filled journeey on an enchanting steam train.

Ride o on board the award-winning Santa Speecials and let Father Christmas surprise you with an exciting gift at ur seat and a chat with the man you himself! To book your tickets go to h www.gcrailway.co.uk/santa

Saturday 1st 1 to Sunday 23rd December Take a ridee on the magical festive train th hrough the enchanted woods to an a ice world and the land of the Gonks. Visit Santa’s workshop and G see his Elves busy at work making the toys, meet Mrs Clause and join in the fun activities of writing a list fo or Santa and making some magical reindeer food. Then head off to see Santa in his grotto where each child will meet Santa and receive a quality present. Book your tickets at sunnysidegardencentre.co.uk

B Barneys, Coalville Breakfast with Santa Saturday 15th to Saturday 22nd December Head down to Barneys and enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa, Christmas Crafts, Crafts unlimited soft-play an nd a gift to take home.

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Conkers, Moirra Winter Wonderland Selected dates until Christmas Eve Wrap up warm and get ready for a silly Elf adventure as you arrive at the Waterside Winter Wonderland where Santa’s Chief Elf and his team will lead you through the Enchanted Forest and the Valley of Christmas lights to discover Santa’s Woodland Grotto. This is your chance to tell Santa that you have been good, and fingers crossed, he may share some pre-Christmas presents! Book online at visitconkers. com/events/winterwonderland

Our What’s On page at www.ibstocklife.co.uk has details of local events and ideas for many more family days out.

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COVER COMPETITION

Our Christmas Cover!

Last month we ran our first ever competition for one lucky winner to design our Christmas cover.

We were overwhelmed by the response and the number of entries which came flooding in.

We even had local schools and after school clubs taking part and sending in artwork from all their children. This was amazing but did pose us with one problem…..how to choose just one winner.

As you can see from our cover we did manage this after much deliberation and we were delighted to present Sophie Larkins (aged ) with her prize of a £10 gift voucher courtesy of The Olive Branch Toy Shop, a selection box and a framed copy of the final cover.

Well done Sophie – we think it looks great!

Here are just a small sample of the fabulous drawings we received….

Runner Up: SOPHIE ALLEN (aged 10)

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TECHNOLOGY TIPS

Top Tips for a Happy Christmas with new gadgets Here’s a few tips to make sure that the kids awaiting new gadgets from Santa have a great Christmas, and as parents, you have a stress free time too!

Whilst gaming is meant to be fun, its also a risky place to be for a few reasons: • If you’ve bought a new gadget or tech item for your child, open it up. Check it over, do any initial setups, registration, download updates etc. Most importantly of all make sure it has batteries or is fully charged.

• Check whether the device you have bought has the facility for parental controls. It is advisable to see how restrictions work, to ensure that your child remains safe whilst in the connected world.

• It is also imperative to familiarise yourself with how any information from the device may be shared.

What info does the gadget collect, where is it stored, does it take photos and recordings – are they safe? Does it use location-based services, and can it be turned off?

• Wherever you buy the new gadget from, don’t be put off asking for tips and help from the retailer

selling it to you. They should be experienced enough to answer any questions you might have.

• Last and most importantly, familiarise yourself with how it works. Your child will be eager to get going with it on the day. If you know how it all works, it can make the whole experience better and one to share together.

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Century Theatre drama, music, comedy and more Saturday 1st December 7:00pm

CHRISTMAS GIN AND JAZZ

Celebrating the opening of our new Gin Bar, the Century Theatre presents an evening of laid back, toe tapping melodies.

Relax with us and get into the festive spirit with an evening of fine gins and smooth jazz. With a fine saxophonist and superb supporting piano player.

Come along for just £5 entry and enjoy our tantalising gin bar. Tickets available from the website or on the door.

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th December (various times)

CINDERELLA

Bullied by her two Ugly Sisters, Cinders’ future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to the ball. How will the Prince ever find her when she flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper? Let Buttons be your host for this show of traditional panto fun. With plenty of parking space for your pumpkin! Tickets from £8.50.

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

The timeless classic, live on stage as you’ve never seen (or heard it) before!

Inspired by the classic American film, It’s a Wonderful Life about the life of George Bailey and the help he receives from a lovable angel to help him understand the true spirit of Christmas.

The Festival Players are delighted to be bringing this festive classic to The Century Theatre Stage for the first time. Supporting Rainbows Hospice for children and young people. Tickets £12/£10 concession.

Saturday 16th December 7:30pm

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HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVICE

Top Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy over Christmas 1. Set Realistic Exercise Goals Average around half an hour per day, it helps keep your metabolism higher which will help your body process any over eating.

2. Drink Plenty of Water Helps you to control your appetite and keep you hydrated, minimising the impact of any hangovers.

3. Eat Little and Often Eat evenly throughout the day, and do not eat everything at once as your body doesn't have time to digest and tell you that it has had enough. Eat your dinner earlier and have a nice walk before going to bed.

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Santa Sleigh Route

FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF COALVILLE

Coalville Rotary Club will once again be out with Santa and his sleigh visiting local areas throughout December.

Look out for him and give him a wave as he passes by.

The Rotary Club of Coalville Thursday 6th December – 6pm to 8pm Kenmore Crescent, Coalville Sunday 9th December – 12pm to 2pm Greenhill Estate, Coalville Tuesday 11th December – 6pm to 8pm Hugglescote area around Ashburton Road Thursday 13th December – 6pm to 8pm Forest Lea, Coalville Tuesday 18th December – 6pm to 8pm Parkdale Estate, Ibstock

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS The library will be closed on the following days over the Christmas & New Year period: 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st December and 1st, 2nd January. We will be open from 10am to 6pm on 27th and 28th December and from 10am to 4pm on 29th December.

EVENTS IN DECEMBER INCLUDE: Christmas Craft Fayre and Festive Choirs Sat 15th December, 10.30am – 3.00pm Fun for all the family with lots of local craft stalls giving you the chance to get those final Christmas gifts.

We will also be joined by both school and community choirs performing throughout the day. Entry is free!

Coalville Diabetes Support Group Mon 10th December. Drop in between 3.00pm - 5.00pm The support group is open to anyone affected by diabetes including friends, family and carers.

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Our Craft & Chat Group meets every Friday from 10.30am 12.30pm. Come along and join in with our craft projects (resources provided, or bring ne your own). Everyon welcome to join uss. Limited spaces are availablee please book by emailing: coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk Come along for a cuppa, a chat and the chance to get advice and meet friends at the Age UK Coffee Morning.

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Sat 1st to Sun 30th Dec Snowman Treasure Hunt

Explore the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park to find their festive residents. Return your completed form to the ticket office to claim your reward. £2 per child per hunt plus admission charges. Contact Bosworth Battlefield on bosworth@leics.gov. uk or call 01455 290 429 for more information.

Tuesday 4th December NEW Business Networking group: NWL Connect

Meet new businesses, expand your networking links and help grow your business.at the launch of NWL Connect at Stephenson College 9.30am – 12pm. There are no membership fees to pay, you just pay for the meetings that you attend at £7.50. To book your ticket please go to EventBrite or contact Kelly Suffolk at ksuffolk@stephensoncoll. ac.uk or call 01530 836136.

Thursday 6th December Funhouse Comedy Club

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms featuring Noel James, Lloyd Griffith, Peter Brush and Aaron Simmonds and your compere Spiky Mike. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.15pm start and tickets are £11 in advance. For more information please call 01530 415039 or visit www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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Friday 7th December Staunton Harold Carol Service

Carols by Candlelight at Staunton Harold at 7pm Carols, readings and seasonal refreshments Accompanied by St Helen’s Choir In aid of Hope House Hospice Hope offering pastoral care for those with life limiting conditions in NW Leicestershire Parking in the Lion Court car park, courtesy of Mr and Mrs J. Blunt. For any further enquiries please call 01530 560130.

Sat 8th and Sat 15th Dec Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

The 1620’s House and Garden are hosting a fun and relaxed wreath making workshop. They can help you make and customise your own Christmas wreath in the nostalgic surroundings of the medieval barn.

This costs £16.00 per person and runs from 11am-1pm – Booking is essential. Call 01455 290429 (open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm) to book your place now.

Sunday 9th December Thringo’s Santa Run

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Sunday 9th December 12 days of Christmas

Explore the 1620s House as it is prepared for the Digby family to celebrate the full twelve days of Christmas. Have fun with children’s crafts and trail. Join in with period carols and a “Mummers” play. Normal admission charges plus a £2.00 uplift apply. Visit www.doningtonleheath. org.uk for more information.

Friday 14th December Candlelit Carolling

Join the 1620s House for a jovial Christmas evening where you go on a carolling tour of their beautifully decorated Jacobean house. A glass of mulled cider or non-alcoholic drink and a mince pie are included.

Cost: £6.00 per ticket. Booking is essential - call 01455 290 429.

Friday 14th December Packington Memorial Hall – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (12A)

Packington Film Club presents this historical romantic-drama film set in 1946. The plot follows a London-based writer who begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey, which was under German occupation during World War. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start at

Packington Memorial Hall. Adults £4 and children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Saturday 15th December Coalville Library Christmas Craft Fayre and Festive Choirs

There is a free family craft fayre from 10.30am – 3pm and both school and community choirs will be performing throughout the day. For more information please contact coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 3053565

Thursday 20th December ‘Always Believe’ - A Christmas Concert

Ibstock Community Choir present ‘Always Believe’ - a Christmas Concert in St. Denys Church at 7pm. Tickets available from Marion Simpson

on 01530 450217, or any choir or church member, or you can pay on the door. Tickets are £5 and festive refreshments are included.

Saturday 22nd December Carols around the Christmas Tree

Enjoy some festive singing with Hermitage FM around the Christmas Tree in Memorial Square, Coalville at 3pm. Complimentary mince pies and hot punch.

Wednesday 26th December Boxing Day Guided Walks

Join one of Bosworth battlefield’s Heritage Centre’s experienced guides for an informative 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry

Tudor. The walks are at 11.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 3.30pm. Adults £4.50, Concessions £4, Children £3. Tickets can be booked in advance by calling The Ticket Office on 01455 290 429 or you can purchase on the day for cash only.

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

Pantomime Experiences

Enjoy a festive treat this winter with these top Christmas shows

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

CINDERELLA

The Century Theatre, Coa alville Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th Decembeer The Panto Company presents Cinderellla, the magical ‘rags to riches’ tale, which will enchant both young and old.

How will the Prince ever find Cinders when she flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper?

Let Buttons be your host for this show of traditional panto fun. With plenty of parking space for your pumpkin! To book your tickets see their website www. centurytheatre.co.uk

The Peepul Enterprise, Leicester

Monday 10tth to Wednesday 26th December The Peep pul Enterprise are proud to present this yeear’s production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. Snow White is a dazzling fairy-tale guaranteed to m melt everyone’s hearts. It’s sure to bee a fun filled show, full of audience paarticipation, dazzling dance routines and foot tapping songs. To book yourr tickets see their website www. p peepulenterprise.com/event or call the Box Office on 0116 261 600.

MOTHER GOOSE

The Little Theatre, Leicester Friday 14th December to Sunday 6th January 2019 Join Mother Goose and her family as they travel to ‘Goosequill above the clouds’ an enchanted land of snow and ice,, a place where true happiness can be ffound and all the best-laid egg plans are su ure to end ‘sunny-side up’. All of the usuaal Pantomime ingredients will be beaten into an Egg-citing omelette of Mirth, Music and Mayhem! Don’t miss this Egg-stravaganza! Book you ur tickets at www.thelittletheatre.net/ whats-on

PETER PAN

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Sat 15th December to SSunday 6th January Come fly with us on a magical adventure with Petter Pan, the boy up. You’re invited on who never grew u the adventure of a lifetime as Peter world of wonder introduces us to his w with best friend Tinkkerbell, the wild ourse the terrifying Lost Boys, and of co ditional pantomime Captain Hook. A trad full of song, dance, sslapstick, laughs and g crocodile. of course… a ticking day – and be part of Book your tickets tod ww.demontforthall. the magic at ww co.uk/events

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Loughborough Town Hall

Saturday 24th November to Sun 6th January The team behind last year’s five-star smash return with shimmering sets, outrageous costumes costumes, magic magic, mayhem and monstrou us fun with this brand new furry-tail ad dventure. Will true love conquer all? W Will the curse of the enchantresss ever be broken? Book your tickkets at www. loughboroughtownhalll.co.uk or call 01509 231 914 to find out!

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SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST Christmas at the Mill - Sunday 2nd Dec

One of our most popular events is back again, an enjoyable afternoon at Hough Mill with so much to do. Enjoy our Christmas tree and the decorated mill, see Santa’s Grotto, have a go at the games and crafts, choose a present for a loved one, admire Shaun the sheep.

There are lots of events in church, school and village halls, but this is different. Enjoy the mill and woods in a Christmas setting. Hough Mill, St George’s Hill, Swannington, LE67 8QW. See photos on our Hough Mill Facebook page.

Clearing the Gorse Slope

Our Land Management volunteers have been busy removing huge amounts of bramble, overgrown elder and hawthorn. We now have an enormous pile composting down and providing a fantastic habitat for insects and small mammals.

The gorse has been pruned to encourage new growth. Now that the slope has been cleared we have found twice as many bushes as we believed we had.

Next year we hope to see a mass of gorse flowers, plus wild flowers as the work will have disturbed long dormant seeds and provided the light for them to germinate.

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Christmas Services 2018 St Christopher’s, Ellistown

St Bartholomew’s, Snarestone

December 21st – 6pm Nativity and carols

December 9th – 6pm Carol service

Christmas Eve, 9pm Christmas Service

December 16th – 5.15pm Walking nativity

St John’s , Hugglescote

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December 23rd – 6pm Carol Service

9th December – 9.45am Toy Service – bring a toy to give to a needy child

Christmas Eve – 4pm Christingle Service

23rd December – 4pm Service of lessons and carols

Christmas Eve – 11.30pm Midnight Mass

24th December – 2pm Crib service, especially for young families

Christmas Day – 10.30pm Family Communion

25th December – 10am Christmas day all age communion

St Mary’s, Snibston

Baptist Church, Ibstock

Christmas Day – 9am Holy Communion

December 9th – 10.30am Communion Service

Holy Trinity, Normanton-le-Heath

December 16th – 10.30am Christmas All Age Service

December 9th – 3pm ‘Follow the star’: an instant nativity – come and join in December 16th – 3pm Christmas Carol service and Christingle December 22nd – 9.30am Holy Communion for Christmas morning

Packington, Holy Rood December 9th 11am Holy Communion and toy service: new toys received for Marlene Reid Centre December 22nd – 6pm Carols by Candlelight December 24th – 4pm Crib service

December 23rd – 6pm A candle lit evening with Christmas celebrations, favourite Carols, and more!

St Denys, Ibstock 16th December – 11am Nativity – join in as we re-tell the events of the first Christmas 23rd December – 6pm Service of lessons and carols 24th December – 4pm Crib service, especially for young families 25th December – 10.30am Christmas day all age service

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9th December Whitwick’s Christmas Carols 4-5pm - with carols, bells, handbells, mulled wine and mince pies in church - and Christmas Tree lighting at 4.45pm in the churchyard. (In conjunction with Christmas at the Black Horse from 2.30pm – Santa’s Grotto, stalls, music, family fun).

24th December – 3pm Carol Service

Thringstone Methodist Church 23rd December – 3pm Carol service followed by tea, coffee and mince pies in the church hall

23rd December – 6pm Carol Service

Methodist Church, Ibstock

24th December – 5pm Christingle Service

16th December – 6pm Christmas service with holy communion

24th December – 11.30pm Midnight Communion

24th December – 6pm All age carol concert

25th December – 10am All-age Communion

St Andrews, Thringstone 19th December – 6.30pm From St Andrew’s Church Thringstone and 6.45 pm on The Green – Thringstone Community Carols folllowed by refreshments at the Charles Booth Centre 22nd December – 4p pm Crib Service 23rd December – 4pm Carol Service 24th December – 11.30pm Midnight Communion n

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Liv Li i ing wit ith th Parkin kii son’s Disea ase Join this local support group for info rmation and to meet other people in a similar situation. The sessions are at Huggles cote Community Centre and run by Coa lville Parkinsons’s Group on the second Frida y of every month (14th December) betw een 2pm and 4pm. For more information cont act Jackie Conn on 0300 123 3673 or ema il jconn@parkinsons.org.uk

Christmas Dinner

Don’t be alone this Ch ristmas Day, spend the day with others! Join other members of the community at the vil lage hall in Swanningto n for festivities betwee n 12pm and 4pm. Th is event is for people in Swannington and the surrounding villages, there is no charge for the day and transport can be arranged if necessary. To book yo ur place please phon e 01530 451 105 or 07 967 680 602 and spea k with Mike or Hilary.

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Hospice e Hope Free eezer e err Appea eal a If anyone has a freezer in good working condition which they no longer need, please get in touch with Carol at Hope House on 01530 222 079.

r ers r and Giggler ers Wriggler d err Group ddle Todd Pop in and join the fun at this friendly toddler group held at Whitwick Methodist Church on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am for stories, crafts and songs. For more details contact Claire on 01530 413 963 or 07535 890 801

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PET’S CORNER

What foods should you avoid feeding your dog this Christmas?

As tempting as it is to share your favourite festive treats with your dog, there are certain foods they shouldn’t eat – and some are potentially deadly.

So which ones should you avoid giving to your dog this Christmas?

Turkey Turkey is a rich meat that can disturrb a dog’s digestive system, potentially to the point of serious illness.

Some dogs may be fine with a tiny amount of white boneless turkey meat, but the skin is very fatty and the bones are a choking hazard.

Mince pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake Raisins are severely toxic to dogs, with grape and raisin poisoning being a comm mon problem often requiring veterinaryy intervention to prevent further serious health issues – one of thesee being kidney failure.

Chocolate hat Chocolate is one Christmas treat th needs to be avoided at all costs, un nless

you buy doggy chocs for your pet. Chocolate contains a compound that’s poisonous to dogs – in fact, chocolate poisoning is so serious that if they eat too much they’ll need to have their stomach pumped.

Nuts Nuts can cause severe gastro-iintestinal problems for your dog, with obstruction of the bowel being a particular issue. Some varieties of nut, including pecans and walnuts, can bring on seizures and should be avoided at all costs.

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IBSTOCK SURGERY NEWS

Planning permission update

We’re really pleased to let all our patients know that we have at last received planning permission for our new extension. This will comprise an exciting new modern reception to be built at the front of the existing surgery.

The current reception area will then be converted into new consulting rooms. The whole downstairs part of the surgery will be modernised and brought up to current standards for medical buildings.

Doctor changes

We’re really sorry to be saying goodbye to Dr Florence in December. She has been a fantastic member of the team and we know patients think very highly of her.

However we have Dr Solanki joining us 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) to take over from Dr Florence. Dr Solanki worked for many years at a practice in Hinckley and Bosworth so she is a very experienced GP. We hope patients will join us in welcoming her to the team.

Christmas and New Year

We will be closing at 4pm on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. If you need urgent medical assistance between 4pm and our usual closing time of 6.30pm, please ring our surgeries and you will be automatically transferred to an out of hours medical service.

Finally we’d like to wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Every Friday between 7pm ults & 9pm a group of adu (aged 20 years and overr) with learning difficultiess meet up and enjoy lots of activities including quizzes, board games, indoor skittles and pizza making.

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The final episode of which TV show was the mostwatched TV show in the UK on Christmas Day 2015?

In a 1992 Christmas special, who fails to give his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, the engagement ring she wanted when he didn’t realise what she was pointing to, and instead gives her a picture of an engaged couple that was next to it in the shop?

Screened on Christmas Day in 2003, Sleepless In Peckham was the final episode of which longrunning TV sitcom?

On Christmas Day of what year did a Doctor Who episode called The Time Of The Doctor see Peter Capaldi take over from Matt Smith as the Doctor?

Which TV series features a robot Santa Claus who, due to a programming error, judges almost everyone to be naughty and every Christmas, goes on a murderous rampage?

The title character in which TV show lived at 52 Festive Road?

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Broadcast on Boxing Day 2015, The Farmer’s Llamas was a Christmas special of which TV show?

Which character from EastEnders was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009?

Introduced in the first episode of The Simpsons, what breed of dog is Santa’s Little Helper?

10. On the TV show South Park, who brings presents to boys and girls whose diets have been high in fibre?

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ON THE BEAT

#ProtectYourVVan ke a In this month’s article we tak wners look at the measures van ow can take to safeguard both nts their vehicles and any conten ople especially tools for tradespeo as vehicle crime remains on the t rise. Whilst many of these tip ps are just as relevant for car owners the e advice is particularly targeted at anyb body who owns a van.

Now that the clocks have gone back and the nights are darker earlier, make sure you keep your van locked securely and parked in a well-lit area or near a security light. Doing so is a quick and easy way to deter thieves. Protect your business by avoiding leaving big, expensive tools inside your van. Keep them locked up somewhere secure. If it is not possible for you to remove tools from your vehicle every day, fit a tool safe and ensure it is fully secured with good quality locks.

Leicestershire Police are employing a number of overt and covert tactics in order to prevent offences and catch anyone carrying out criminal activity.

We are also being proactive in tackling this type of crime. However, we really need your help. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

There are some simple actions you can take to deter would-be thieves. These include: • Remove tools from vans over night • Lock tools in a garage - If that’s not possible then think about how you keep your vehicle, ideally in a well lit area or backed onto another vehicle to make it difficult to get to the doors.

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•C Consider id installing i t lli CCTV • Consider robust tool safes within the vehicle • Tool marking to assist with identifying your property should you become a victim of crime.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

DECEMBER at the Palace Community Centre SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER

MORNING FILM SHOW – MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG13) It’s been 10 years since ‘Mamma

Mia!’ took the big screen by storm, but its back! Doors/ bar open: 10.00am. Film starts: 10.30am. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00

FRIDAY 7TH AND SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER

THE PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

This highly popular village event will be taking place on Friday, between 3.30pm and 8.30pm and Saturday, between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Santa will be in his ‘Enchanted Garden Grotto’.

Beautiful, live harp music and children will love the wonderful puppets of the amazing ‘Magical Puppet Mill’ with their ‘Merry T-ReXmas’ show! Free Puppet shows at 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday and 10.30 am and 11.30 am on Saturday.

SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER

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FILM NIGHT The Pilgrim

SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 Silent film, with music song and story. A trio of masters of American, old-time country string music and bluegrass provide live musical accompaniment to the early 1920’s and 30’s Hollywood silent Wild West short films of pioneering, Oscar-winning director Frank Borzage.

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.

For tickets and more details contact The Palace.

SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER

INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE

Open from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie: 07926 357005 for more details. (Also 13th Jan, 17th Mar & 14th April)

WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER

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Wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £10.00.

Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place.

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PALACE CHRISTMAS BINGO

A great social night out! Doors open: 7.30pm. Eyes down: 8.00pm. Licensed bar and refreshments. Everyone welcome.

COMING SOON Sun 13th Jan - INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE - Open from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie: 07926 357005 for more details.

(Also 17th Mar & 14th April) Sat 26th Jan– DARREN PAGE – THE VOICE OF ROY ORBISON, presented by A.M. Productions. Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets available from The Palace or www.wegottickets.com. Licensed bar. Enquiries to 01475 866100 or 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

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

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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.

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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 Falls Prevention Class – 1.30-3.00pm Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more info or just pop along.

‘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.

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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 4.0 0-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.455.30pm; 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 - December’s Palace bingo is on Friday 21st December. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm.

Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Saturday

Community Morning at the Palace After the Palace’s Christmas Festival our Community Mornings will recommence in March 2019 – when 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.

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our Volunteers and Patrons Thank you for your support!!!

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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IN YOUR GARDEN

The Christmas rose The Christmas rose would make a lovely seasonal gift. A Christmas legend says that this plant appeared in Bethlehem when an old shepherd who had no gift for baby Jesus cried and his tears turned to flowers to give to the baby.

The Latin name for the Christmas rose is Helleborous Niger. It is an evergreen perennial which is actually a member of the buttercup family. The flowers are similar looking to a wild rose, but do not belong to the rose family. The erect stems support flowers with petals which look like velvet paper which appear in a blast of beautiful wintery whiteness. The flowers of this hardy plant are usually continuous from December to February and sometimes for longer from November to March.

This plant grows to around 30cm high and looks good in perennial borders and as under planting to the canopy of trees or the edges of deciduous shrubs. It grows well in shade and partial shade and is suitable for our local clay soil, and also in light and well drained soil. In addition, it is tolerant of acidic and alkaline soil. This popular plant has the Royal Horticultural Society ’ss Award of Garden Merit. Snow will make the plant droop a bit but otherwise it is unaffected and the flowers spring g back ack up up.

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After a few years the plants can be divided into 2 or 3 plants and spread around to create a lovely grouping.

The leaves are a dark green setting off beautifully the crisp whiteness of the flower. Especially after the plant has finished flowering and is past its best it can be tidied up by removing browning leaves and any leggy stems. I usually do this at the end of March or April.

The Christmas rose can be grown in pots in john Innes potting compost too. Placing the plants in a cold frame or green house can encourage early flowering.

There are Hellebores flowers which range from colours of deep purple to light pink and lime green.

Some have purple spotted leaves. Helleborous orientalis sometimes called the Lantern rose is another Hellebore I regularly use in peoples’ gardens as a slightly later flowering variety.

It is always interesting to delve into the story of a plant and it is uplifting to learn that the Christmas rose is said to symbolise a pioneering spirit and survival.

Happy Christmas and New Year.

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Winter is here – time to get outdoors and grab some daylight!

In conservation, winter is for digging over beds in community gardens and allotments, for tree felling and rounds of scrub clearance, especially rhododendron, blackthorn, and bramble. It is also the season for warming bonfires, toasted marshmallows and mince pies.

Throughout winter why not take a little time off and get outdoors?

Spending time in the great outdoors surrounded by nature has been proven to improve your health and wellbeing, and to reduce stress. Whether it is a walk with the dog; taking the kids/grandkids out to the local park; or, for the more ambitious, doing one of the National Forest’s circular walks, you can almost guarantee you will return feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Grab your coat, pull on your wellies and give it a go, it’s free for all the family!

Over December TCV’s National Forest team

will be at Swadlincote Woodlands urban park for our regular first-Tuesday-of-the-month event as well as carrying out some hedgelaying at Thornton Meadows on Tuesday 11th & 18th December. Come and join us for conservation exercise, to meet new people and reconnect with nature, keeping away those winter blues.

TCV the community volunteering charity works in the National Forest with a regular group of conservation volunteers to create healthier, happier communities for everyone.

If you’d like to join us and can spare the time in this busy period, do get in touch: kay.thompson@tcv.org. uk or check our website tcv.org.uk/volunteering to see all local upcoming opportunities.

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