Ibstock Life Magazine June 2019

JUNE 2019

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ISSUE 9

INSIDE THIS MONTH: The National Open Garden Scheme WIN Timber Festival Tickets What’s on for Families – Summer Special

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to the June issue. As the warmer weather arrives the evenings and weekends seemed d to be fi fillled d wiith h th he sound d of people mowing their lawns and working in their gardens. The longer days also inspire me to tackle those jobs in the house I’ve been putting off for too long.

Some jobs are best carried out by a professional however and luckily here at Ibstock Life we get to know all types of local experts whether we need a plumber, decorator, plasterer or handyman, oven or carpet cleaner. And of course if you prefer to spend your time in the garden relaxing then we have a wide selection of gardeners to mow your lawn, weed your borders or completely redesign your space.

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IN THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS Local Clubs & Classes

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Competition: WIN Timber Festival Tickets

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Community Board

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Whats on for Families

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Ibstock Surgery News

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Local Community News: Team Preston

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Century Theatre

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Health & Fitness Advice

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Coalville Library News

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National Trust News

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Just 4 Fun

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Puzzle Page

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On the Beat

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The 1620’s House & Garden

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What’s On

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In Your Garden

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The Conservation Volunteers

Swannington Heritage Trust

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What’s On at The Palace 58 & 59

Local Events - Ashby Steam

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Puzzle Solutions

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Business Directory

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National Open Garden Scheme 46

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Gracie Jaynes Home & Gift Gracie Jaynes is the place to visit for beautiful home decor and gifts. Located in the village of Ibstock, Leicestershire, our showroom has ample free car parking.

Stockists of Thomas Kent Clocks, East of India, Harris Williams and Just Jules, amongst other quality brands and handpicked ranges, all at affordable prices.

Find us on Station Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6JJ (inside Jeff Fowkes Wheels) Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3pm Saturday.

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LOCAL CLUBS AND CLASSES Here in the Ibstock Life office we get to hear of so many local clubs and classes taking place each and every day but it’s not always easy to find the details when you need them.

Our brand NEW clubs and classes section is now live at www.ibstocklife.co.uk/classes

Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get fit, take up a new hobby, to learn a new skill or simply to make some new friends local clubs and classes are an essential part of our community.

Search for a club or class to suit you and in the meantime here’s a selection of what’s on offer locally.

Pilates Classes

Westfitness are running Pilates classes every Monday from 6pm to 7pm at Whitwick Park Hall. If you want to improve your posture, core strength and flexibility call Sharon on 07739 350 440 or see their website www.westfitness.co.uk to book.

Coalville & District Camera Club

The Coalville & District Camera Club are a small friendly group of photographic enthusiasts varying from complete beginners to more advanced photographers. They meet alternate Mondays at 7.30pm at Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Road and the first two meetings are free. For more info see their website sites.google.com/site/ coalvilleanddistrictcameraclub

Slimming World

If you would like to shape up for the Summer months join the Slimming World group that meet on Thursday evenings at 5.30pm or 7.15pm at Coalville Adult School Hall, Bridge Road. For further information regarding how Slimming World works see their website www.slimmingworld.co.uk or contact Sharon your local consultant on 07855 250 017.

Confidence Academy of Martial Arts

Confidence Academy run Martial Arts classes for all ages including taster sessions and small/large groups at Coalville Community Resource Centre. If you are looking to improve your fitness and would like to try something new call 01530 455 720 for further information and booking.

Lakeside Badminton Club

A competitive but social club based at Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick. Sessions run every Wednesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. New members welcome. See www.lakesidebadminton.co.uk for details or contact Richard on 07817 667 269.

Ibstock Bowls Club

A friendly and welcoming club, based at Leicester Road, Ibstock. The Bowls Club hold chummie sessions (friendly sessions for new and existing members) every Wednesday from 10.15am and every Friday from 4pm. See www.ibstockbowlsclub.co.uk

Tetsudo Club

Tetsudo is a holistic martial art which makes the body physically strong and helps the mind become more aware. Open to everyone, classes are held at Ibstock Community College every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. See www.tetsudo.co.uk for more details.

Ibstock Town Cricket Club

Playing at the Coronation Ground, Melbourne Road, the Club runs several cricket teams – including seniors, ladies and juniors (under 10, 11, 13, 15 and under 17 ) and provides ECM accredited coaching.

There are sessions every evening at 6pm for different teams, plus fixtures on the weekend. For details www.ibstocktowncc.co.uk

We recommend that you check with the organiser of the club or class before your first visit. Ibstock Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine.

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SUMMER STARTS IN THE FOREST! Step into an incredible weekend of music, arts, ideas and wellbeing at Timber this July. Chill out among the trees in the heart of the National Forest at Feanedock Woods, near Ashby.

Cardboardia work with audiences to bring spectacular new worlds to life out of – cardboard!

At Timber, everyone will be invited to join in making incredible cardboard instruments and costumes inspired by the woodlands, and then be part of the celebratory festival finale parade.

We’ve seen how the National Forest has transformed the landscape here over the last quarter of a century. Now, Timber festival is an opportunity for everyone who lives in the Forest to dip into an amazing weekend inspired by all the brilliant things that trees and woodlands offer us.

Timber is all about engaging with nature and relaxing. Join a range of health and wellbeing workshops and experiences including forest bathing, Reike, massage, laughing yoga and Wonderlandia’s traditional wood-fired red cedar hot tubs in the Woodland Spa.

Kids will love the giant marble run, a spectacular structure suspended through the trees. Youngsters can also get hands on with pallets, ladders and ropes to create their own world in Hammer and Chisel’s woodland playground.

Let’s all dance! Try Bhangra Tots, Bollywood Dancing Workshops, Maypole Dancing, or Flat Footing, an American style of improvised percussive dance from the Appalachian mountains.

Phill Jupitus, well-loved UK stand-up comedian and actor, will share his Wilderness Tracks with BBC Radio 4’s Geoff Bird. Theyy’ll be talking about the six pieces of mu usic that sum up Phill’s love of nature and the outdoors, with a huge dosse of his wry humour thrown n in.

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Creative Countryside will be curating Wild Food Kitchen, presenting outdoor seasonal cooking with Masterchef’s Juanita Hennessey, veggie fire pit cooking, foraging for modern humans, and vegetable growing as mindfulness.

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Voted Best New Festival at the UK Festival Awards 2018, Timber returns to the National Forest from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July, with a packed line-up of music and breath-taking performances.

Step into an incredible weekend of music, arts, ideas and wellbeing among the trees at Feanedock, near Ashby.

National, international and local artists will give us a new take on the landscape of the National Forest, and demonstrate inspirational ways for us all to reconnect to nature and make the most of the forest on our doorstep. Celebrate woodland culture in all its forms as you unplug and recharge. With great food and drink and eight festival areas to explore, it will be one unforgettable weekend!

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COMMUNITY BOARD

Coommuniity ty Sttati tio i n Open n Day

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Serv ice will be hosting a FREE event on Saturday 29th June at Ashby Fire and Rescue Station, Wilfr ed Place, Ashby. LE65 2GW. Head down from 10am to 4pm. There will be stalls, a BBQ, a fire brigade museum, RTC and fire demonstratio ns and lots more. All in support of The Fire Figh ters Charity.

Mem emor m y Cafe Ca afe e Coo ville Coal If you have dementia or are caring for somone with dementia, go along to this local support group. Meet other people, have a cuppa and a chat and get the information, advice and support you need. 2pm to 3.30pm at Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Road, Coalville. LE67 3PH. Call 0116 231 6921 for details.

Summer Fair

New Swannington Pri mary School are loo king for independent sta llholders to join them at their annual Summer Fair on Saturday 22nd June between 1pm and 4pm. Please conta ct the school office on 01530 832 656 for fur rth th the err details or to request a booking form.

LORO LO O S Ev Even vent n MP Personal Training’s annual LOROS event took place on Sunday 12th May and was another huge success. The provisional amount raised was £6,307 meaning over £34,000 has been raised for LOROS Hospice in the last four years.

Mark would like to thank everyone who came along on the day or who kindly donated for this wonderful cause.

Wriggles es s and Giggle es s

This fun and friendly Parent and Todd ler Group runs every Tuesday during term time from 9.30am to 11.30am at Whi twick Methodist Church. Join them for stor ies, crafts and songs. Call Claire on 0153 0 413 963 or 07535 890 801 for more info rmation.

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

SUMMER SPECIAL

Holmesdale Nursery High Street, Ibstock

Holmesdale Nursery offers holiday clubs for children aged 4 to 11. The clubs are available throughout the summer holidays (Monday 15th July to Tuesday 27th August), running every weekday from 7.30am to 6pm. They offer a fun filled environment with a variety of activities and a great outdoor play area including their donkeys, climbing wall and tennis court. Off site trips are also available. For further info and to book call 01530 262 434.

Here is some handy information on local holiday clubs over the six week holiday to help with childcare and to keep your children entertained!

Clubs Complete Young Pathfinders Coleorton

Clubs Complete will be running a range of themed holiday clubs for children aged up to 14 years, including their ‘Greatest Showman’club,‘Wet, Wild and Wacky’, ‘Challenge your Limits’ and‘Masterchef’to keep your kids entertained from Monday 15th July to Friday 30th August. Venues include Moira Village Hall and Ravenstone Pavillion.

For further info and booking see their website www.clubscomplete.co.uk

Young Pathfinders offer a range of exciting outdoor activity clubs including Nerf Battle Royal, Adventures in the Forbidden Forest, Spy School, Wizard School and more!

The clubs run from 9.30pm to 4.30pm in their forest sites based in Coleorton and Lount and are available for children aged 5 to 14. Full details are on their Facebook page. For more information call 07772 704 735 or email info@youngpathfinders.com

Dance Network MeashamVillage Hall, Measham

Dance Network will be running a holiday club for one week only from Monday 5th to Friday 9th August. Running daily form 9.30am to 3.30pm at Measham Village Hall, activities will include dance, singing, crafts, sports, games and even pizza making. For more details and to book a space contact Michelle at 07775 643608 or info@dance-network.co.uk

Hermitage Leisure Centre Hermitage Leisure Centre have a great programme of full day sessions and individual events over the school holiday.

There are so many sports to choose from including football, touch rugby, dodgeball, cricket and more.

For further information or to book please contact the leisure centre directly on 01530 811 215 or see www.nwleics.gov.uk/hermitagelc

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Online Services Prize Draw Winner

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the April Online Services prize draw was Mrs Gill Pollock. She won a £20 gift voucher. If you’ve not signed up yet and would like to be included in this month’s draw, please pop in to reception to ask for a form to sign up, and if you bring two forms of photo ID we can sign you up then and there. Otherwise, download a form from our website www.ibstockhousesurgery.nhs.uk on the SystmOnline page.

The end of ‘Third Party Prescription Ordering’

From 30th June 2019 pharmacies will no longer be able to order prescriptions on behalf of patients. If this change affects you, please make arrangements to order your own prescriptions directly from the surgery.

Why is this happening?

Unused prescription medicines cost the NHS in England at least £300 million per year. We are regularly handed back hundreds of pounds worth

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of unused medicines which have been ordered by patients and not used and these just have to be thrown away. Here is an example of what one patient returned.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS On Saturday 29th June a team of more than 15 bike riders will head off from The George & Dragon in Thringstone for a whistle stop tour of the local sports grounds in memory of Preston Henney, a local boy from Whitwick, who loved football and was a keen Leicester City supporter.

Nottingham Forest, Trent Bridge and Leicester City with a ride to Leicester Tigers included. The team will finish the day back at The George & Dragon. The total ride will be 120 miles.

Preston Henney was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in January 2013, a rare form of childhood cancer of the nerve cells, and tragically died on 22nd April 2017 aged only 9 years. He and his family were supported by Rainbows Hospice.

Throughout the day the young riders aged 10 to 14, including Preston’s family and friends, will head back to The George & Dragon to drop off and pick up new members. The idea is to encourage people to join in and drop out of each leg and to do as much or as little as they want although most will be cycling the full distance.

In 2018, friends of the family decided to raise funds for the charity, by cycling from Preston’s much loved Leicester City FC ground to Preston FC via 5 other football grounds. This year’s event has already raised over £1,000 for this amazing charity.

The sports grounds to be visited include Burton Football Club, Derby Football Club, Notts County,

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Century Theatre drama, music, comedy and more Saturday 8th June 7.30pm

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CENTURY CINEMA: MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history. Doors open 30 minutes before the film starts.

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ABBA TRIBUTE BAND SENSATION 2019

Relive the authentic ABBA experience with ABBA Sensation Tribute Band. These guys have it all – the harmonies, the costumes, the choreography and a sprinkling of light hearted humour. This has allowed them to become one of the most sought after ABBA Tribute Bands in the world! With plenty of audience participation and sing-a-long moments, Sensation produce an exciting, jaw-dropping show.

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James Hurn is a multi-talented actor and impressionist (known for Dead Ringers and Blaired Vision). He will be performing a brand-new programme celebrating over 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour including one Lost episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, and two episodes he has written himself in the same style as Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, with James voicing the entire cast.

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An evening of mediumship and clairvoyance. Gary Dakin, one of the UK’s well respected, top mediums brings the two worlds closer together with messages from your loved ones and lots of laughter.

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TALON: THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION

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NATIONAL TRUST NEWS

PEACEFUL SUMMER DAYS AT CALKE ABBEY As the evenings draw out, spend longer days exploring the sights and sounds of Calke in early summer.

June is a peaceful time of year to wander into the wider estate and discover something you’ve never seen before on a free guided walk. Calke’s knowledgeable park guides set off every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 11am and 2pm from outside the Ticket Office – they’ll take you to areas that aren’t normally open to the public and share some great stories about the estate.

If you prefer to wander at your own pace, look out for seasonal highlights such as orchids in the Limeyards, a fragrant sweet pea tunnel in the gardens and wildflowers in the meadows. Check out the website to find downloadable trails and summer highlights.

If you’re looking further ahead to the height of summer, keep an eye out for Calke Explore, a new ‘outdoor hub’ at Calke Abbey opening in July 2019.

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Thursday 6th June Funhouse Comedy

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms featuring Zoe Lyons, Robert White, Paul Ricketts and Caroline Mabey. Compere Spiky Mike. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.15pm start and tickets are £11 in advance.

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Fri 7th to Weds 12th June Market Bosworth Scarecrow Trail 2019

The 10th Market Bosworth scarecrow trail will run from 3pm on Friday 7th June until 6pm on Wednesday 12th June. Follow the trail of Disney themed scarecrows around the village & explore historic Market Bosworth. Trail maps available from local shops at £2 each. All money raised will go towards buying new play equipment for the children at St Peter’s Academy. See www. bosworthfestival.co.uk

Saturday 8th June Friends Jacobean Craft Group

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admission price applies. 11am to 3pm. 1620s House & Garden, Manor Road, Coalville, LE67 2FW. Call 01455 290429 or visit www. doningtonleheath.org.uk

Friday 14th June Mary Queen of Scots (15)

Packington Film Club presents the film; Mary Queen of Scots - a historical drama based on the life of Mary Stuart and her rivalry with Elizabeth I. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie and David Tennant.

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

Fri 14th until Sun 16th June Heather in the Park Festival

Family fun with live music, stalls, a fun fair, camping, a Zorb football tournament, ‘It’s a Knockout’ and much more. 11am through to 11pm on Saturday, 11am to 9.30pm on Sunday. St Johns Park, Ravenstone Road, Heather, LE67 2QJ. Free entry Saturday and Sunday. See www. heatherintheparkfestival.co.uk

Saturday 15th June Wildlife Weekend Celebrating the Wildlife of Bradgate Park

A weekend celebrating the diverse wildlife found at Bradgate Park,

Swithland Wood and the county.

Wildlife and photography walks.

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Local experts to answer queries and will lead introductory walks. Plenty of information, stalls and activities!

10am to 4pm at Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE. Free entry but car parking charges do apply. See www.bradgatepark. org for details.

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd June Music / Picnic in the Park

Coalville Park will come to life over this weekend with the return of Music in the Park on Saturday and Picnic in the Park on Sunday.

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Sunday 23rd June Derbyshire County Show

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Saturday 29th June The Ripchords

The fabulous Ripchords performing at Ibstock Rock n Roll Club. 1950s nostalgia at its best jive stroll and bop the night away! 7.30pm til late at The West End/Club/Pub, Ashby Rd, Coalville LE67 3LB. £8 entry.

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Sat 29th and Sun 30th June Armed Forces Weekend

Join us to show your support for our country’s Armed Forces as we recognise their service and hard work. With fun activities and entertainment for all ages, including Climbing Walls, Archery, Zipline, Veteran’s Village, RAF Fly pasts and live music. 9am-5pm. National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Rd, Alrewas, DE13 7AR. Free - donations

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Sat 29th June - Sun 28th July Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology

This summer, help celebrate the rich and fascinating heritage of our two counties. Explore the archaeology of your local area, watch experts at work and experience the excitement of archaeology with have-a-go events.

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Sunday 30th June Vintage & Handmade Festival

A fair celebrating all things vintage and handmade. Wonderful vintage and handmade stalls and local

traders, craft, local produce and antiques. 10am to 4pm at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park. £2 entry, plus £2.50 car parking charges. Visit www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk for more information.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

SHELTER - A WALLED GARDEN On Holy Island in Northumberland reached by a tidal causeway I was enjoying walking and taking in the wonders of the coastline and breathtaking scenery. I was however drawn like a magnet to the sight of a garden.

It was a walled garden and an absolute treasure in so many ways. It seemed to be randomly placed in a windswept field, uninhabited by trees and only hardy breeds of sheep were visible residents. The little garden I had discovered was also just below Lindisfarne Castle.

To my joy the garden layout of the garden was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens in 1906 and later Gertrude Jekyll made a planting plan for it. The garden was commissioned at this time by the then new owners who had Lindisfarne Castle converted for their holiday home. The brief for the garden was to ‘delight the summer visitors’. The plants featured flowers of bright colours and scents. Many of the plants specified in Jekyll’s design are still used in the garden today because The National Trust restored the garden to the original planting plan in 2003. The garden is so very windswept that if it wasn’t for the shelter that the walls provide the garden would not survive.

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A walled garden of course gives a sense of retreat and privacy, but also for the growing of the plants it’s not just shelter from the wind that the walls provide. Inside a walled garden the temperatures are usually a few degrees warmer than outside, thus allowing more tender plants to survive and flourish.

Traditionally kitchen gardens are enclosed by walls for this very reason. Locally Calke Abbey is an excellent example of a walled kitchen garden. Calke kitchen garden is restored now to its formal glory, it is producing a heart warming display of fruit salad and vegetables to inspire you - take a look, no need to go all the way to Lindisfarne.

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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 until the end of September.

GROUP VISITS

We offer three tours to all manner of community organisations:

A Mill Tour - Five floors of Hough Mill with a description of its history and how it has been lovingly restored from a derelict shell.

Coal Mining Tour - The Bell Pits and Gin Pits in the Gorse Field would have been worked several centuries ago. The Califat Spinney has a 250 year old Newcomen boiler (one of only seven in the world) plus the remains of the 1850’s Califat Mine.

Swannington Incline - the western end of Robert Stephenson’s 1832 Leicester and Swannington Railway.

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We also visit community groups to deliver talks: A coal mining dynasty Leicestershire industrialists, their non industrial legacy Trouble and strife, the challenges in getting a wife The industrial development of Swannington Building Coalville’s memorial clocktower Cardiff and Leicester – so similar yet so different Leicester and Swannington Railway Leicestershire Windmills

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A chance to enjoy a delicious strawberry cream tea, Sunday 7th July from 2pm at the village hall.

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.

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A GREAT DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Ashby Steam is a two-day vintage steam rally held at Scamhazel Farm in Boundary, near Ashby. Visitors can step back in time and see a range of exhibits from steam engines to tractors, cars to stationary engines, motorbikes to lorries and much more.

watch a parade of vintage vehicles into Ashby town centre and back – a chance to see these magnificent vehicles on the move!

Visitors can look forward to trade and craft stalls, a beer tent and a variety of children’s entertainment including a funfair.

Daily admission prices are £5 for adults, £2 for children and under 5’s go free. Money raised goes to help putting on future events and to local charities. Last year, donations were made to local Rotary clubs and Hospice Hope.

The venue is also home to Charnwood Forest Alpacas who will be offering taster experiences over the weekend to get up close to the resident alpacas and other animals.

For more information visit www.ashbysteam.co.uk or look for “2019 Ashby Steam” on Facebook.

Formerly the Ashby & Willesley Vintage Festival held at Moira Furnace, Ashby Steam moved to its new venue last year. Amazingly, this annual event is organised by a committee of just five volunteers and unsurprisingly, the team were delighted to be named finalists in not one but two categories for the Leicestershire Promotions 2018 Tourism and Hospitality Awards.

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THE NATIONAL OPEN GARDEN SCHEME

OPEN GARDENS IN JUNE Last month we introduced The National Garden Scheme. By opening gardens, this charity raises much needed funds for Cancer and Nursing charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, and Hospice UK donating over £3million last year.

So why not pop along for a chat?

In addition it is a beautiful garden n combining both cottage style, modern sculptures, herbaceous planting and romantic arches of roses and clematis. Late June is a perfect time to see this

There are 49 gardens open in our local area in June for visitors to enjoy. Opening on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd are two gardens in Loughborough, at 134 and 94 Herrick Road. Both are gardens attached to Victorian Terrace houses.

134 is a small garden brimming with plants, shrubs and climbers including herbs, and alpine bed, and a veg plot. The owner designs and makes her own willow plant supports which are on show around the garden and available to order. 94 Herrick Road is a traditional garden with a collection of Geraniums and Heucheras, a small pond, and three active beehives.

If you are thinking of opening your garden under the scheme, Oak Tree House at South Kilworth (LE17 6DU) opens on Saturday 22nd June and the owner is the NGS Leicestershire County Organiser. garden, one of our special “Roses and Lavender” gardens, the beautiful rose arbour will be in flower, plus clematis and summer perennials.

These are just a few of the gardens opening in June. In all gardens there are plenty of places to sit and relax, enjoy tea, homemade cake and the garden views.

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS

JUNE EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Saturday 8th June 10am to 11.30am

HEALTHY HEROES

Fun activities for all the family including making fruit kebabs, parachute games, a treasure hunt and more. Suitable from age 2 years. A free, drop in event.

Tuesday 11th June 3pm to 5pm

COALVILLE DIABETES SUPPORT

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 07876 748 113.

Saturday 8th & 22nd June 10.30am to 12noon

CONSTRUCTION CLUB

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

Saturday 15th & 29th June 10.30am to 12noon

GAMES GANG SATURDAYS.

We’ll have lots of games & puzzles available for you to play in the library. Free activity for both adults & children.

REGULAR GROUPS 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.

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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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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ON THE BEAT

STAYING SAFE Recently we have seen an increase in street crime which may be connected to the lighter nights.

It is often opportunistic, so making yourself less of a target, moving with purpose and being aware of your surroundings will go a long way to keeping you safe.

Here are some tips on how to stay safe and feel more confident when out and about.

BE PREPARED

Plan your route in advance. Carry a charged mobile phone and some cash, and tell someone where you’re going.

BE ASSERTIVE

From the moment you step out onto the street in the morning, look assertive and act and walk with confidence. This will always make you appear in control and much less vulnerable.

BE AWARE

Using a mobile phone, whether making a call or texting, wearing a hood or listening to loud music, all affect your awareness of your surroundings.

HIDE IT

Keep your valuables including your mobile phone, other devices and jewellery, hidden. Remember, out of sight, out of mind. If you’re using your phone it’s more likely to be snatched from your hand as you’re not paying attention to your surroundings, so look around you.

And never leave a mobile, any other device, wallet or purse on the table of an outdoor café, pub or restaurant. Same goes for any jewellery you might be wearing – keep it covered when walking down the street.

Finally – and this is so important to remember – if you’re threatened with violence, don’t risk your personal safety. Property can be replaced, you can’t.

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

Try to avoid walking alone at night in places such as parks and side streets or any unfamiliar environment. If you do have to walk, stick to busy places where there is a lot of activity, CCTV and good lighting.

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And stick to it. First off, discu uss with friends what to do if something were to go wrong g on your night out together, eg if one of you has too much to drink or you were to get separated. Agree on a backup plan and look out for one another.

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Alcohol and drugs will reduce reaction times and inhibitions, which makes it harder to assess risks and decide how to deal with them. So keep an eye on how much you drink and never let your glass or bottle out of your sight.

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Try to travel with people you know and, where possible, stick to routes and forms of transport that others are using and avoid shortcuts in lonely places If you do see anything please report it to the police on 101 or if it is happening in front of you 999 Alternatively call Crime stoppers who will take your details anonymously on 0800 111 555.

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THE 1620s HOUSE AND GARDEN

JUNE AT THE 1620S HOUSE AND GARDEN AT DONINGTON LE HEATH Pop on down to the lovely 1620s site on the edge of Coalville and get your 12 month ticket. As well as the stunning period gardens, stuffed full of information, and the hands-on exploration of the fully furnished house, there are a wide range of activities and events to engage with this month.

The site opens between 10.30am and 4.30pm from Thursday to Sunday. 12 month admission costs £5.95 per adult, £5 for concessions and £3.50 per child.

Under 3s and accompanied carers go free.

Saturday 1st June 9pm to 2am

HAUNTED HERITAGE - PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION

Explore the mysteries of this ancient house with scientific instruments and a medium on hand. Tickets through www.hauntedheritage.co.uk Sunday 2nd June 2pm to 4pm

A DISPLAY OF COTSWOLD MORRIS DANCING

Based on a historical event in south Nottinghamshire in 1618 with Dolphin Morris. Normal entry applies.

Sunday 2nd June 1.30pm to 3.30pm

OUR RESIDENT LUTIST, NICK GRAVESTOCK

Nick will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the Great Chamber at the 1620s House & Garden.

Saturday 8th June 11am to 3pm

THE FRIENDS JACOBEAN CRAFT

See what the costumed members of the group are working on at present. Normal entry applies.

Friday 28th June 7:30pm

THE EXCELLENT LACHRIMAE CONSORT

Enjoy an enchanting evening of music and dance celebrating the times of Queen Elizabeth I. Refreshments available from 7pm. Tickets cost £8 (pre-booking essential on 01455 290 429).

We look forward to seeing you this month.

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING CHARITY This month the team has been offered three days’ dry stone walling near Copt Oak, a site we have worked on before. It’s a National Forest woodland, with a stone wall dividing two fields.

Stone walls have many different characters, because they are so intimately connected to the local geology.

Typically, a dry stone wall is constructed of stone scavenged from the very field it is built in, combining the benefits of removing unwanted stone, and making use of this as a resource. “Upcycling”, they would call it, if we first thought of it nowadays!

Hence a stone wall may be very different from one only a mile away, as the changing geology gives differences in how crumbly, hard or brittle the stone is, and the size and shape that particular mineral combination breaks into.

This wall is full of weird random stones which are hard to stack, and was obviously built long ago by people who were being paid by the length, not by the hour! They made a shocking job of it, and we are basically having to take the wall down piece by piece and rebuild it better. And with our volunteers’ pride in

doing a good job, the wall will be many times better by the time we are through.

If you would like to join us and learn how (it is suitable for most healthy people – many of the team are pensioners, and the best natural waller I ever taught was aged nine) contact kay.thompson@tcv.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

JUNE at the Palace Community Centre FRIDAY 7TH JUNE

HERITAGE FILM NIGHT  BRITAIN ON FILM: RAILWAYS

From the ICO, a major new collection of rare national and regional archive films. This is an immensely nostalgic and evocative collection of films which document not just the glories of the railway, but also the changing social, political and economic climates of the 20th century. A curator from the British Film Institute will offer an introduction and question and answer session at the screening. Doors open at 7.00pm, introduction and film start at 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.00.

SUNDAY 16TH JUNE

THE BALLAD OF SHIRLEY COLLINS

Shirley Collins’ ethereal voice has been one of the best known and loved sounds of the English folk song revival since she first emerged from her native Sussex in the 60s. Collecting with Alan Lomax in the USA, Anthems in Eden with her sister Dolly and the folkrock of the Etchingham Steam Band: for half a century Shirley has been the soul of our tradition. This film, launched at the London Film Festival last summer, follows her life and work over those years – this is its’ first showing in the East Midlands. There will be an open music and song session before the film. Doors open at 6pm for music and song session, film starts at 8pm. Tickets £8

SATURDAY 22ND JUNE

PELENNA VALLEY WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT

A STAR IS BORN (R)

Making a welcome return to The Palace this evening of singing and music from the world famous Pelenna Valley Welsh Male Voice Choir is one not to be missed! Doors/bar open at 7.00pm.

Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

FRIDAY 28TH JUNE

FILM NIGHT

Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5/£4 A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliott.

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

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

Eyes down: 8.00pm. Licensed bar and refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY 29TH JUNE

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE

A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Great atmosphere! Doors/bar open at 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm.

Tickets: £5.00.

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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Monday

NEW CLASS starting 3rd June – Wild Rumpus Dance Class 10am – 10.45am – toddler dance class suitable for children from confident walkers to school age.

Contact Anna on 07842 896432 for further details.

NEW CLASS starting 3rd June – Zumba Gold 10am – 10.45am – toddler dance class suitable for children from confident walkers to school age. Contact Anna on 07842 896432 for further details.

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 info.

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.

NEW CLASS starting 5th June – Little Munchkins Stay and Play 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Come and join my new messy play and sensory group for 0-5 years! Contact

The Palace Community Centre Ltd, High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Email:enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk Visit www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk

Becky Oliver on 07908 111822 or the Palace for further details.

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.

NEW CLASS Seated Exercise’ class 11.45am til 12.45pm Contact the Palace on 01530 262400 for further details.

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 - June’s Palace bingo is on Friday 28th June. 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.

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