Ibstock Life February 2019

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February’s Local Events The Royal Voluntary Service Winter Gardening Tips

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to the February issue. As I wriite th his th he snow is starting to fall outside and spring seems a long way off. Looking at all the news we have in this issue and all there will be going on locally in February there’s still a lot to look forward to this month.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Whats on for Families

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Spotlight On…

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Coalville Library News

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Century Theatre

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The Conservation Volunteers 20 Gardening Tips Whats On

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What’s On at The Palace

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Ibstock Surgery News

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Pet’s Corner

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Health & Fitness Advice

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Swannington Heritage Trust

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Just 4 Fun

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Book Reviews

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Community Board

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Puzzle Solutions

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On the Beat

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

Stonehurst Farm

With half term almost upon us you may be considering how to keep the kids entertained in this colder weather.

Here are our top tips for February family fun…..

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Enjoy a great day out at Stonehurst Family Farm, an authentic, friendly and fun farm park.

Stonehurst Farm is a proper working family farm where you can meet and feed the friendly animals, collect freshly laid eggs, swing in the straw barn, enjoy tractor rides, pony rides, hold baby animals, explore the nature trail and see what you can catch “pond dipping”. All this plus two super playgrounds, a delightful tea shop, farm shop and a fantastic motor museum!

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Wrap up warm and get set for a wonderful new family trail from the brilliant minds behind The Highway Rat and Gruffalo.

Follow panels and complete activities along the way as you head on a forest journey with Zog. Look out for characters from the story, uncover hidden signs on reveal panels and learn as Zog did at dragon school.

The trail starts at the playground entrance. Activity packs are available to purchase from Grounds Café during opening times and cost just £3.

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Greenbank Leisure Centre, CivicWay, Swadlincote

Staunton Harold Estate & Ferrers Centre Enjoy a beautiful crisp walk in the Staunton Harold estate followed by a warming drink or a bite to eat at either the Peach House Restaurant based in the Garden Centre or perhaps the Staunton Stables Tearooms based in the Ferrers Centre.

In colder weather the kids will also love a look round the Victorian Model Shop or perhaps Paint a Pot for some creative fun.

For further info & opening times please see their websites www.ferrerscentre.co.uk and www.stauntonharoldnurseries.co.uk/

If the weather is bad outside a great indoor activity to wear the kids out is the new Apex Climbing Centre. The 16 station indoor climbing centre has a variety of different designs and difficulties for the ultimate challenge.

The great thing is that no experience is needed at all, they’ll get you strapped into the harness and it’s go go go for 60 minutes of fun as you race to the top and complete the challenges.

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National Space Centre Exploration Drive, Leicester

The National Space Centre are running ‘Destination Space’ from Saturday 16th to Sunday 24th February. Take part in Destination Space….. Deep Space Telescopes, Martian Missions, UK Spaceports and more!

With six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, the award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this World experience.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

The Royal Voluntary Service The Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest voluntary service organisations in the country and inspires and enables 20,000 volunteers to give their skills, experience, energy and time to help people in need in hospitals, at home and in the community.

Locally in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland they support approximately 2,000 older people per year with our services.

Their volunteers do the simple things which make a real difference:• Chatting to and supporting older people at home • Helping older people access support and services in their community • Simple, everyday practical tasks in the home • Transport older people to appointments, shopping or social gatherings • Running groups or social activities in the local community Demand for their services has increased to unprecedented levels and in this, their 80th year, they are asking for people to come forward to volunteer in the local community.

Teresa Gibbs – Commissioned Services Operations Manager for Royal Voluntary Service explains:

“The demand for our services is always increasing and as a result of this we are looking to recruit more volunteers to allow us to continue to offer the support to local older people. Our volunteers make a significant and positive difference to older people’s lives and without their incredible contribution we would certainly not be able to provide the current level and range of services.”

Chris Cordle, a retired NHS medical psychologist from Leicester, is a Royal Voluntary Service volunteer. She delivers the charity’s Home from Hospital service which helps settle older people back into home after a hospital stay. She says: “I missed the satisfaction of working with people - I loved that part of my job.

Volunteering has filled that gap. I enjoy working with older people, hearing their stories and helping them to achieve their aims. Much of my career was about motivating and helping people, and that’s what I’m still doing now. I really enjoy encouraging people to achieve their personal targets. It’s very satisfying.”

The Royal Voluntary Service would really like to hear from local people who may be interested in this very worthwhile volunteering opportunity, a couple of hours per week really can make a real difference to the quality of older people’s lives.

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COALVILLE LVILLE LIBRARY NEWS

This Feb bruary school holiday we will be running a special

Doctor Who: An Adventure in Time and Space event Join us on Tuesday 19th February, 2.30pm to 4pm for this drop in event.

Travel through different times and eras with our fun Doctor Who inspired activities. Feel free to come dressed up as your favourite Doctor, alien or character!

We’ll have lots of crafts to make and take home including a galaxy in a bottle and a time capsule. £1 per child. All ages welcome.

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parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs every Monday afternoon from 2.15pm-2.45pm and every Thursday morning 10.15-10.45am.

Construction Club runs fortnightly on Saturday’s

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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.

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Games Gang Saturdays — NEW FOR 2019! Fortnightly

on a Saturday, we’ll have lots of games & puzzles available for you to play in the library. Saturday 9th and Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am-12.00 noon. Free activity for both adults & children.

HOBBIES Want to be creative? Come along to Colouring For Grown-Ups! The group meets every Thursday 1.00pm - 2.30pm. All materials are provided at this free session, everyone welcome. Ask staff for details.

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 your own).

Everyone welcome to join us. Limited spaces are available please book by emailing: coalvillelibrary@ leics.gov.uk 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 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Non-reader or keen reader, you can sit and listen, or join in the discussion as much as you like.

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Coalville Diabetes Support Group runs on the

second Monday of every month, drop in between 3.00pm - 5.00pm. The support group is open to anyone affected by diabetes including friends, family and carers. For further information please contact Bill Brown, Group leader on Tel: 07876 748113.

Come along for a cuppa, a chat and the chance to get advice and meet friends at the Age UK Coffee Morning. Every Tuesday, 10.00am-12 noon.

Singing Café 4U meets every Friday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

For people with mental health conditions such as dementia.

OTHER Our Work Club runs every Friday, 10.00am – 12 noon. Looking for help getting back into work or training, becomin ng sellf emplloyed d or starting your own business?

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ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM: THE GENIUS OF DUKE ELLINGTON £10 The flawless jazz singer Sarah Moule and immaculate pianist Simon Wallace make a perfect duo of talents. Here they bring to elegant life the music of the jazz titan Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington, the paramount orchestral figure in jazz.

Stunning arrangements of songs from the vast repertoire of his work blend with fascinating Ellingtonia to glorious effect. An intimate and striking voice-and-piano show.

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FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS… Join us for our first ever Funhouse Comedy Club Night! Compare Spikey Mike brings you the finest of touring comedians from across the country in these well established and highly sought after comedy club nights. This month sees Allan Cochrane, Ian Stone and Peter Brush. Get your tickets fast!

Friday 22nd February

LUKE JERMAY ‘INTUITION’ The entertainer Luke Jermay is back with a brand new interactive stage show jam-packed with phenomenal jaw dropping demonstrations of intuition, telepathy and prediction.

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CHILLI AND COUNTRY MUSIC WITH ANN DUGGAN AND JIM KITSON £5 Listen to all the best country hits played by guest musicians Ann Duggan and Jim Kitson, and enjoy a free bowl of chilli con carne (or veggie chilli)! Have a tipple of premium bourbon from our bar for that authentic Southern night.

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Hi all, our team is in the thick of hedgelaying at the moment. We have an ancient hedge at Thornton which we are currently working on.

If a hedge is left unmaintained, some plants may die off, and others will do their best to develop into trees over the course of years.

We have this situation here, and it is proving an interesting challenge for the team of volunteers.

We have some old hawthorn bushes up to a foot thick at the base, twenty feet high, all snarled and tangled round each other.

Then comes a gap of twelve feet or so, then comes the next ancient hawthorn. All hidden in a blackthorn thicket. Developing this sensitively into an even, attractive, stockproof barrier sounds to the uninitiated as if it would be well nigh impossible!

I have to say, I am immensely proud of how my volunteers have taken on this rather daunting sow’s ear. They are doing a brilliant job. We have completed a good stretch already, and when we

put the heathering (decorative top binding) on, it is going to look fantastic! There is a picture above of the work in progress, and I will make a note to show you a picture of the finished article next month.

In March we will be working on a very different hedge – young willow, each stem pliant and the largest only two inches thick. By then we will be able to do a hedge like that one handed!

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GARDENING TIPS

Winter Tree Tips

Let’s look on the bright side, whatever period of time you class as “winter” we are over the halfway point! Good news for all of us but especially for gardeners, itching to get back outside.

In terms of tree work, although certain rules can be applied; ultimately the good old British weather makes the final decision! February can be an excellent time to prune your apple and pear trees, but pruning should only be carried out when the tree is dormant, between leaf fall and bud burst.

Obviously mild winters result in early budding and a late cold snap can delay the process into March. It’s a case of using common sense and seeking expert advice if needed.

It’s worth mentioning that although apples and pears benefit from a winter prune; plum, cherry and apricot trees should be left until the summer months.

Winter pruning can leave them susceptible to Silver Leaf, a nasty fungal disease.

In addition to our unpredictable weather, gardeners should be aware of the rules surrounding bird nesting season. The Wildlife & Countryside Act states that it is an offence to damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built. Nesting season is officially from February to August with the busiest time from 1st March. Again, the weather has a massive impact on our birds and a full site inspection must be carried out before any tree works are completed.

This is especially difficult if you are in pursuit of tidy hedges! Finding that ideal point before nesting has begun in earnest can be testing, especially in evergreen species which provide excellent cover

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for nesting birds. February can sometimes offer a window of opportunity, failing that it’s a case of monitoring any occupied nests and waiting for the birds to leave before commencing any work (in general nesting slows progressively from June onwards).

If in doubt, get in some expert advice and be patient.

The birds will thank you for it.

Here’s a few other February related tree jobs for you to consider: • To help your Silver Birch sparkle extra brightly during the winter months a quick wash will make all the difference! You will need a bucket of water and a fairly stiff hand brush. If you have a few then a pressure washer also works well. (This “wash and brush” technique only applies to youngish trees).

• Cut back your Willow. Give the coloured stems of your Willow an extra visual boost by cutting out any diseased or dead stems from the point of re-growth but be sure not to damage any healthy stems! Also, to avoid overcrowding and possible disease, cut any crossing stems at the base of the trunk.

• Providing the soil isn’t too water logged or frosty, now is a good time to plant or move trees and shrubs.

In short, February is all about checking the weather, being mindful of the approaching nesting season and looking forward to spring!

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Thursday 7th February 1620s House & Garden: Barn Cafe Open

The Barn Tea Room will be serving refreshments, including soup and home-made cakes, from 11.00am to 3.30pm every Thursday from 7th February to 28th March. Admission to the 1620s gardens and tea room will be free on these days. FREE parking is also available. Call 01455 290 429 or email dlhmanorhouse@ leics.gov.uk

Thursday 7th February Funhouse Comedy

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms featuring Dominic Holland, Eddy Brimson, Radu Isac and Njambi McGrath. 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

Thursday 7th February Charity Link: A Bellyful of Laughs

An evening of comedy and cuisine as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival which starts at 6.30pm.

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Friday 8th February Century Cinema Presents: The Children Act (12A)

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Staring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci & Fionn Whitehead.

Based on the novel by Ian McEwan.

Tickets £3.50 on the door. 7.30pm start. See www.centurytheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 13th February Dine & Discover: Jewellery Making Demonstration

Alice Made is a jewellery collection designed and made in Melbourne by local craftsperson Alison Gardiner. Join Alison Gardiner as she demonstrates the art of jewellery making, followed by a two-course lunch in the café at Calke Abbey 10.45am to 1.15pm. Tickets cost £25.

Email calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org. uk or call 01332 863822.

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Friday 15th February Century Cinema Presents: The Wife (15)

A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is expected to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons, Christian Slater, and Elizabeth McGovern. Tickets £3.50 on the door. 7.30pm start. See www. centurytheatre.co.uk

Sat 16th to Sun 24th Feb Furry Friends Hunt

Collect a sheet from the Ticket Office at Bosworth Battlefield. Explore the Heritage Centre and Country Park to find their furry residents. Return your completed form to earn your reward. £2 per child. 10am to 4pm every day.

See www.bosworthbattlefield.org. uk/events/

Thurs 21st to Sun 23rd Feb London Assurance – Venture Theatre

Following the courtships and disguises of its satirical, farcical characters, London Assurance is a merry parade of wittily constructed skirmishes between love and money, town and country, nature and artifice. Tickets £9 available

from Ashby tourist Information Centre or by calling 01530 411 767.

Saturday 23rd February 1940s Tea Dance

Step back in time to the 1940s, and join the land girls and home guard

for a good old-fashioned tea dance.

It’s 1940 and you must take shelter from the air raid in Calke’s Riding School - you’ll find the land girls jiving away with the Home Guard and you can join in with the conga and the hokey cokey. 2.15pm to

3.15pm at Calke Abbey. Free event but normal admission charges apply.

No booking required. See www. nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey

Tuesday 26th February Guided Walks: Ulverscroft Manor

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is set amongst a stunning 55 acres of land. Join their volunteer guide for a walk around the grounds; learn about the history of the Foundation and enjoy the diverse flora, fauna and natural habitats of the Charnwood Forest. Meet at the Ulverscroft Manor Car Park (Booking Essential) every Tuesday at 1.30pm. Call 01530 244 914 or see shuttlewood-clarke.org/ulverscroftmanor/activities/weekly-walks/ It’s FREE to put community information on this page or on our website. Please submit your full event details online at www.ibstocklife.co.uk/submit-event.html. Deadline for submissions for the Community Board or What’s On pages for the March issue is Thursday 14th February. Information is published subject to space being available. We always recommend that you check with the event organiser before your visit.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

FEBRUARY at the Palace Community Centre FRIDAY 1ST AND SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY & FRIDAY 8TH AND SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY

PANTO AT THE PALACE!

‘Dick Whittington’; a traditional family pantomime presented

by The Palace Players. Evening performances on all four dates will start at 7.30pm and there will be two Saturday 2.30pm matinee performances. Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £5 for children and are available from The Palace (Tel: 01530 262400) and Ibstock Business Centre, High Street, Ibstock (Tel: 01530 267300). Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

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PETERLOO (PG13) FRIDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 A passionate account of the murders of protesters at a mass pro-democracy protest in Manchester in 1819. Written and directed by Mike Leigh.

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.

Open from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie: 07926 357005 for more details. (Also 17th Mar)

FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

PALACE BINGO

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

Eyes down: 8pm. Licensed bar and refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

COMING SOON JIGDOLL IN CONCERT.

SATURDAY 2ND MARCH

Hannah James has been an unmatched force of innovation in British folk for nearly two decades. The performance begins at 7.30pm. Advance tickets are available from The Palace, Ibstock on Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets are £12 (standard) and £10 for concessions

GRESLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT

SATURDAY 9TH MARCH

The concert begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 and are available from The Palace or Tel: 07399 417995 or via gmv.choir@gmail.com. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

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.

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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.

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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 - February’s Palace bingo is on Friday 22nd February. 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 After the Palace’s Christmas Festival our Community Mornings will recommence in March – 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.

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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PET’S CORNER

Why it’s important to groom your pet this spring Grooming is an important part of your pet care regime throughout the year, but when spring arrives you can be sure your furry friend will want to shed their coat in the warmer weather as much as we do.

So what do you need to consider when grooming your pet this springtime?

Brush them at least once a day Longhaired cats and dogs should be brushed at least once a day at this time of year. It not only makes them feel more comfortable, but also prevents knots and tangles developing. If the weather is particularly warm it may also be worthwhile having your dog trimmed – this makes them easier to groom, and also reduces the time you have to spend vacuuming.

Watch out for fleas and ticks Grooming your pet regularly means you’re more likely to spot fleas or ticks that have taken up residence in their fur. Encouraged out into the environment by the warmer weather, they can be difficult to spot unless you’re close to your pet. Dealing effectively with fleas and ticks is an important consideration, however, as ticks in particular can cause serious illness.

Avoiding hairballs When your pet grooms itself, loose hairs are ingested and can cause a blockage in their digestive tract.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVICE

Keeping motivated….

It’s the same most years, we always feel a little down and demotivated late January, early February, once the excitement and seasonal effort wears off! Here are some tips on how to combat these feelings: 1. Do something positive, this will make you feel good now and in the longer term.

2. Volunteer some of your time to help others.

3. Do some exercise as this will instantly lift your mood.

4. Get plenty of rest and strive towards a work life balance.

5. Set goals to look forward to, this is a very positive ‘fuel.’

6. Do something different as change is empowering especially if you are out of your comfort zone.

7. Write down your anxieties then review them - a great way to stop you thinking about them if you offload them onto paper.

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Your mind is like a tape recorder, it only plays what you tell it, so if your self talk is can’t, won’t, don’t want to etc that will be how your life will be. If you change the recording/self talk to positive words then that is how your life will be.

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Do you need any information or supp ort?

Would you like to meet other peop le in a similar situation? Are you caring for someone with Parkinson’s? Join Coalville Park inson’s Group at Hugglescote Community Centre, Hugglescote, LE67 2BR. They meet on the second Friday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. Sue Forrest – Physiotherapist will speak on 8th February. Reflexology therapy is available. Call Jackie Conn on 0300 123 3673 or email jconn@parkinsons.org.uk

Community Coffe e Morning g

Head down to Coalv ille Library every Thurs day between 10.30am an d 12noon and enjoy a drink and a chat with Leicestershire Adult Learning Service. Each session will include a FREE 30 minute activ ity with topics includ ing mental health, mind fulness, puzzles, game s, arts & craft, British Sig n Language, finance s, saving money, safety , fraud prevention & IT. Open to all ages – no need to book.

SC CAR A F- Se enio n r Cit Ciitize C i en ns Accti tive i Retire tii em ment en n Forum

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Walk & Talk in Natu ture u e Frien endsh n ip Group Join in a friendly, gentle walk around Sence Valley Forest Park led by local volunteer Roger, on the first Thursday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm. Explore the park, meet new people and feed the swans (optional).

Free to attend and open to everyone. Dogs welcome. Meet at the Lower Car Park, Sence Valley Forest Park. Call Lisa Manley on 07966 111 026 or email lisa.manley@leics.gov.uk

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Table Ten enn n is A local table tennis club are seeking new members aged 50+ to join their Mon day session from 2pm to 4pm at Swannin gton Village Hall from March. The sessions cost £2.

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ON THE BEAT

Garry Johnson from Coalville Police Station provides us with his latest update Despite our best efforts during the month of December arrests in the drink drive campaign went up by over 50%.

One hundred and fifty drivers were arrested as part of our Christmas and New Year campaign, including 122 for drink and 33 for drug driving, this is a 56% increase on December 2017 which saw 78 drink and 21 drug drivers detained at the roadside.

• 30 arrests were made between 5am and 2pm • Over 90% of those arrested were male • 39 of these arrests were made following a road traffic collision • 37 of the arrested drivers were aged 25 or under • Around half of the arrests were made in Leicester (75) and significant numbers in Charnwood (24) along with North West Leicestershire (16) and Hinckley & Bosworth (16) • The highest road side breath test was 230, over six times the legal limit • An average of 70 drink drug drivers are usually arrested every month Many more drivers were stopped and gave positive readings which were lower than the recognised limit of 35 and were allowed on their way.

How alcohol affects driving…

Many of the functions that we depend on to drive safely are affected when we drink alcohol: • The brain takes longer to receive messages from the eye

• Processing information becomes more difficult • Instructions to the body’s muscles are delayed resulting in slower reaction times.

You can also experience blurred and double vision, which affects your ability to see things clearly while you are driving. And you’re more likely to take potentially dangerous risks because you act on urges you normally repress.

What can they now expect?

They now face a number of penalties depending on the seriousness of their offence.

Anyone caught over the legal alcohol limit when driving will be banned from driving for at least 12 months, and fined up to £5,000. They can also be given between three to 11 penalty driving points.

They could be sent to prison for up to six months imprisonment, the period of disqualification, size of fine and penalty points depend on the seriousness of the offence If you’re caught drink driving more than once in a 10 year period, you’ll be banned for at least three years.

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IBSTOCK SURGERY NEWS

Ordering repeat medication and booking appointments online

Would you like to order your repeat medication or pre-book telephone appointments online?

If the answer is yes, we can help.

We’re holding a number of drop-in sessions where patients can come and register for our online services, and then we’ll be on hand to show you how to log on if you’d like us to. Please bring two forms of ID to the sessions, one must be photo ID such as a driving licence or passport and the other should be proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

The sessions are taking place at our Ibstock surgery on: Tuesday 19th February 10am until 12.30pm and 2.30pm until 3.30pm Wednesday 20th February 10am until 12.30pm and 2.30pm until 3.30pm Monday 25th February 3.30pm until 4.30pm

If you’re interested in having this service but can’t make one of these sessions, please email us on ibstock.house@nhs.net and we’ll send you the forms so you can register.

Have you recently moved to the area and not yet registered with us?

Please register with us as soon as you can and before you need to use our services. This makes it much easier and quicker for us both when you need an appointment. Our patient registration forms can be downloaded from our website: www. ibstockhousesurgery.nhs.uk. Alternatively pop in and see us at one of the sessions above and we can get the forms filled in there and then.

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NEW WEEKLY SLOTS AVAILABLE IN 2019 Ibstock Palace Community Centre Ltd has a number of new slots available for 2019 If you are looking to launch a new venture. Or thinking about expanding current classes in a new location, give us a call at the Palace to discuss availability and our competitive room hire rates. Discounts are available for block bookings We will support your classes through advertising in local magazines, our website and through our Facebook and Twitter feeds – free of charge to you.

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Restoring The Grass We are delighted that we have an estimated 15,000 visitors a year to our industrial history sites. Many don’t particularly come to see the former coal mines and railway; they enjoy walking through the beautiful and relaxing nature reserves that they have become.

However, there is always a price for success and for a number of years the grass on our most popular paths has gradually worn away. Last year was particularly bad as during the very wet spring the grass was trampled into mud, then during the long dry summer the grass did not regrow.

So 2019 has begun with a grass restoration programme. We have fenced off some of the worst areas, diverting paths to a slightly different route. Some paths will recover in three to four months, while others will need to be protected for a year.

We hope that walkers will support us in this work, even if it means that your route has to change a little. It also needs dogs to be kept under control so that they do not break through dead hedges and mesh fences.

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who turn out on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Some attend all our sessions, others are less regular. YOU would be most welcome to join us and help achieve us even more.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Books to get you talking This month’s books are perfect for discussing at your book club, dissecting over dinner and chatting about on social media.

The Silence of the Girls Pat Barker The Silence of the Girls is a vivid retelling of Homer’s Iliad. However, this time the focus is on the minor characters, namely the women taken as ‘spoils of war’. Queen Briseis is taken as a sex slave by Achilles when he destroys her city.

Through Briseis we hear of the other female slaves in the encampment – women who are forced to serve the men that killed their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons.

Codename Villanelle Luke Jennings If you loved the BBC’s Killing Eve, don’t miss the book it was based on. Villanelle is a cold-blooded assassin, who you just can’t help but root for. Eve is the woman tasked with stopping her. The storyline is quite different from that of the TV series and has less dark humour, but there’s still plenty of suspense to keep you reading.

This is Going to Hurt Adam Kay From 100 hour weeks to moral conundrums and emergency operations, the life of a junior doctor is far from easy. Adam Kay reveals all through six years of diary entries. Surprisingly, This is Going to Hurt is an incredibly funny book, particularly the numerous footnotes explaining hospital lingo. However, Kay also gives us an insight into the stark reality of life on the frontline of the NHS.

Roar Cecelia Ahern Ahern’s latest book is a collection of satirical short stories. Each focuses on an unnamed female protagonist and almost all are a literal interpretation of a stereotype or saying.

The trophy wife’s partner builds her a shelf to sit on, where she can be admired by his friends and family.

The woman who feels invisible to society starts to slowly disappear. There are plenty of themes to digest and discuss and a lot of enjoyment to be had in each tale.

Once Upon a River Diane Setterfield A man stumbles into The Swan inn carrying the body of what appears to be a dead girl in his arms. A few hours later, the little girl stirs.

But who is she? Part adult fairy tale, part folk tale, Once Upon a River celebrates the art of storytelling and weaves numerous stories into one rich tapestry.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Sunny Side Up Susan Calman Comedian and Strictly star Susan Calman is on a mission to encourage ‘joy, kindness and community’ with her latest book. There are anecdotes from her own life and examples of random acts of kindness that have been shared by her fans. Sunny Side Up is full of warmth, positivity and (ofcourse) plenty of humour.

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