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IN THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS National Forest Walking Festival

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National Trust News

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Local Clubs & Classes

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Local Events: Food Gusto

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In Your Garden

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The National Garden Scheme 26 Coalville Library News

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Community Board

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LOCAL EVENTS

NATIONAL FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL Now in its 12th year, the National Forest Walking Festival 2019 is an opportunity to lace up your boots and join the knowledgeable festival walk leaders as they help you to explore in and around 200 square miles of the National Forest. The festival runs from Saturday 18th through to Thursday 30th May with a programme of guided and themed walks and activities for all ages and abilities.

Discover historic towns and villages, enjoy wonderful countryside and learn more about the area’s rich and varied history. This year they have nearly 100 walks for you to choose from, plus a whole range of walking-related activities to keep you striding out in the Forest all year round.

The walks cover distances from one to fourteen miles and cater for wheelchairs, pushchairs, health walkers and ramblers. New for this year there are also specialist photography walks and activities such as orienteering, geocaching and map-reading.

The creation of the National Forest has opened up more than three times the amount of land than was previously available for us all to explore and enjoy.

It’s the boldest environmentally-led regeneration project in the country. With a variety of partners, there have been more than 8.7 million trees planted over the last 27 years, and the aim is to reach 10 million trees!

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You can support the project through a donation that will help create and look after the Forest and you can help plant more trees. Through the ‘Plant a Tree’ scheme, you’re invited to plant a tree to remember a loved one or celebrate a happy life event. You can also ‘Dedicate a Tree’ online, where the team plant the tree for you. In either case you receive a personalised certificate with your own message and choice of design. You can also volunteer your time to help at Timber festival, or help manage woodlands or maintain walking routes through the Forest.

Walking in the National Forest is a year round pleasure so don’t feel the Festival is your only chance to enjoy the area. As well as all the guided walks during the Festival there are many regular organised local walks you can join throughout the year, or you can grab a map or pick up a leaflet, go outside and explore on your own. Each step in the National Forest can take you somewhere completely different. Follow gentle trails through vibrant young woodlands and nature-rich ancient forests. Discover more about the area’s heritage or let a canal towpath take you to the nearest pub lunch.

For more information about the festival you can visit www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk or call Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre on 01283 222848. For year round information on the National Forest visit www.nationalforest.org

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NATIONAL TRUST NEWS

WALK YOUR WAY THROUGH MAY AT CALKE ABBEY With warm weekends, drawn-out days and bank holidays around every corner, May is the perfect month to grab your walking boots and explore a little further afield.

This year, Calke Abbey is taking part in the National Forest Walking Festival, and there are plenty of guided walks around the estate to get you started, from woodland and wildlife walks to minibeast safaris.

As May comes to an end, half-term arrives! With over 600 acres of green space to explore, Calke’s back garden is full of endless adventures for families. Go wildlife spotting on a minibeast safari or look out for birds, bees and butterflies on your rambles around the park. On those wet-weather days, get hands-on

The bluebells are a magical sight in Serpentine Wood ©National Trust Images/Sue Richardson

with nature-themed activities in Squirt’s Stable, our family activity area.

While you’re out and about at Calke Abbey, you might notice some new additions to the parkland this year.

Calke has launched a new project called HumanKind, marking 200 years since the death of the ‘Isolated Baronet’, and delving deeper into Calke’s history of isolation.

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If you prefer to lead your own walk, look out for seasonal highlights this spring, including a carpet of bluebells in Serpentine Wood. While a magical sight in spring, bluebells are a protected species – you can help Calke Abbey to protect these wild flowers by sticking to the paths and leaving them to grow in the woods. Follow the blue way-marked walk to see the bluebells or download the route from Calke’s website.

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Musiciaans Gwenno, Jesca Hoop and You Telll Me head the line-up, and UK stand-u up comedian and actor, Phill Jupitus, will share his Wilderness Tracks BC Radio 4’s Geoff Bird. with BB Lost in Translation will present a th hrilling circus show devised just for Timber. Based on Italo Calvino’s novel, The Baron in the Trees, the show includes amazing acrobatics, slapstick, juggling and aerial stunts.

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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.

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.

That’s why we are launching our brand NEW guide to local clubs and classes online later this month at www.ibstocklife.co.uk/localclasses In the meantime here’s a roundup of pre-school activities for all you Mums out there.

TLC Breastfeeding Café

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Little Dragons Den Soft Play

Every Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 2.45pm at Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville. Under 12 months admission £1, under 5’s £3. Booking not required. Free soft drinks available for children.

Tiny Talk – Toddler Talking

From 9.45am to 10.45am and Baby Signing from 11am to 12noon every Tuesday at Whitwick Park Hall, Coalville LE67 5HB. £6.50 per family. To book your space email felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk

Blossom & Bloom, Mum & Baby Yoga

Every Wednesday from 10am to 10.45am at Packington Memorial Hall. To book see bookwhen.com/blossomandbloom.

Tots Play

Classes run for children aged 2 months to 3 years old on Tuesday and Saturday at Hermitage Leisure Centre. For further information see their website www.totsplay.co.uk/coalville or call Kate on 07305 092 578.

Keeley-Anna’s Dance Studio

A number of pre-school ballet and tap classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Markfield Community and Sports Centre, Mayflower Close, LE67 9ST. For further information see www.keelyanna.co.uk or call Keely on 07500 554 736.

Moo-Music

Fun and interactive music sessions for 0 to 5 year old children. Various classes from 12noon to 2pm every Thursday at David Taylor Hall, Swepstone Road, Heather, LE67 2RF. See their website www.moo-music.co.uk/areas/liz for more info or call Liz on 07976 356 199.

Coalville Town Soccer School

Every Saturday from 9am to 10am at Greenhill Youth Centre, 171 Waterworks Road, Coalville.

A safe environment to learn football skills, make new friends and gain confidence, using fun-based, game-related practices. For more info see www.pitchero.com/clubs/coalvilletown or call Tony Moore on 07957 594 576.

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King Edward VII School, Coalville. Saturday and Sunday classes available from age 2+.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

HANGING BASKETS

Gardens are blooming and you are no doubt bursting to be creative in the garden, so here’s the plan - plant up a hanging basket or two.

It’s easy, doesn’t take very long and yo ou will be rewarded for weeks after with cheery plants.

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In the centre of the basket I usually put an upright plant for structure such as a zonal geranium. The plants around that central plant can be of a trailing variety. Pack in as many as you can and then carefully firm in and fill with compost to about 1 cm below the rim of the basket. Some slow release fertiliser plugs are good to push in at this stage.

The most important thing is to water your basket at least once a day. In exposed windy or sunny positions water twice a day. The garden centres are full of plants for baskets so the choice is yours.

Consider the different colours and how well they go – you may want vibrant reds, purples, yellows and oranges together or a more subtle combination of light pinks blues and whites may be more your style.

I always use geraniums in baskets as they flower so profusely and they are very forgiving if you go away for a few days and don’t have anyone to water for you. Other plants that flower generously are pansies and lobelias.

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NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME The National Garden Scheme Leicestershire Gardens opens in May. The National Garden Scheme is a charity and in 2018 we donated £3.1 million to various charities including £500,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and Hospice UK. Donations were also made to Horatio’s Garden, Mind and many other charities.

This money is raised by volunteers who open their gardens for a small admission fee and from the sale of tea and homemade cake.

In May, there are 42 gardens open in Leicestershire and Derbyshire, full details including opening times, directions and post codes can be found at www. ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/ Many gardens are dog friendly, there are no admission charges for children, some gardens have wheelchair access and plant sales on site.

In the areas surrounding Ashby de la Zouch, Ibstock and Melbourne there are many gardens to enjoy.

In Ashby de la Zouch the Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery opens which has 9 acres of beautiful woodland. In May the trees will be filled with fresh green foliage, blossom and much birdsong to enjoy.

There are British native tre ees and many rare and unusu ual non-native species.

In Loughborough Whatto on Gardens opens its 15 acre garden an ideall gard den for a day out with space for all the family to enjoy. There are lawned areas, mature trees and shrubs, large herbaceous borders in bloom and an ornamental pond. Also in Loughborough 10 Brook Road opens which has a 1 acre mature garden with an abundance of rhododendrons, azaleas and Japanese maples promising plenty of colour for their May opening. There are also colourful borders, a stream and clay lined pond, with seating areas dotted around the garden.

One of the larger gardens, Melbourne Hall has 17 acres for visitors to enjoy, including woodlands, waterside planting and attractive herbaceous borders. It also features some 300 year old trees and 18th century statuary.

Repton village has an open day with 6 different gardens to view. 16 Askew Road has been inspired by a Persian influence with terraces and a central fountain. A restricted palate of green and white planting creates a peaceful garden. Askew Cottage has many connected areas, including a box-edged perennial garden, a cloud hedge and wildlife pond. 10 Chestnut way is a plant paradise, with overflowing flower borders full of colour and butterfly friendly plants. There is also a large organic fruit and vegetable garden. 22 Pinfold cottage has unusual tropical plants such as ginger and cannas, and there are also 20 allotments on view, together with a Community Garden open on the edge of Repton village. The final garden in the group, Woodend cottage, has herbaceous borders, a pond, grassed labyrinth, a mixed woodland area and a Potager.

These are just a few of the many gardens opening in the area in May to raise funds for nursing and cancer charities. All gardens have modest entrance fees, excellent homemade cake plus a warm and friendly welcome. Make sure to visit a garden local to you.

See www.ngs.org.uk for more information.

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS

MAY EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Thursday 2nd May to Sunday 12th May

COALVILLE WRITES

Coalville Writes Festival is back! Mantle Arts’ festival of stories, books and writing returns with a host of new events, as well as some favourites from last year. The library will be hosting various events as part of the festival – for information and to book tickets please visit the website: www.coalvillewrites.co.uk/

Monday 13th to Saturday 18th May

GET CREATIVE WEEK

Coalville Library will be celebrating Get Creative Week with a range of activities to enjoy.

Tuesday 14th May, 1.30pm to 4pm

WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOP

Book onto our Willow Weaving Workshop and try something new! Weave willow to create wonderful sculptures for your home and garden. Make a bird feeder, nest or plant climber, or a bug butterfly or dragonfly. Suitable for adults. All materials will be provided. The session will cost £7.50 per person and spaces must be pre-booked.

Thursday 16th May, 10.15am to 10.45am

WRIGGLY READERS

Join us for a special Wriggly Readers to celebrate 30 years of the popular picture book series Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. There will be colouring in and crafts available after the session.

Friday 17th May, 10am to 12noon

CREATIVE WRITING

Come and try out a Creative Writing taster session with Felicity Middleton. Enjoy the chance to write about things that interest and affect you in a friendly and supportive group. Although spaces are free, booking is essential. This group is for adults only, just bring a pen and paper or laptop.

Tuesday 28th May, 10.30am to 11.30am

LION LEARNERS

Lion Learners are back by popular demand with the chance to meet and handle some real life animals this half term! This event is for children aged 4 to 11 years olds and costs £3 per child.

Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.

REGULAR GROUPS Our Craft & Chat group has changed its day to every Wednesday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Come along and join in with our craft projects (resources provided, or bring your own). Everyone is welcome to join us. Limited spaces available 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. Every Tuesday, 10.00am-12 noon.

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Coalville Diabetes Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, drop in between 3pm - 5pm. 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 748113.

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Ibstoc toock k Histor too ica cal a Soocie cii ty y Ex xhibiti ittion i ‘Villages Through Time’. Ibstock Histo rical Society will be joined by various other orga nisations for this local history event. Light refre shments served on Saturday, children’s activ ities and puzzles and come along to hear abou t ‘The Pigeon who went to war ‘. 3rd and 4th May, 10am – 3pm. Free entry. Friday 3rd May - Ibstock Community College . Saturday 4th May - Palace Community Centre.

Make Friends, wit h a Boook k

Reading stories and poems out loud and talking about them.

Sit back and listen, an d join in the discussion as much or as little as you like. Meeting ev ery Tuesday at Coalv ille Library 1.30pm to 2.3 0pm. Come along an d meet new people, un wind and enjoy som me e time out!

Comm Co o unit ity ty Co Coff offe fe ee e Morning

Come along for a drink and a chat. Each session will include a free 30 minute activity, such as mindfulness, puzzles, arts and craft, finances, safety and more.

Open to all ages, no need to book.

Coalville Library, every Thursday 10.30am – 12noon.

Cooalville Te ea a Dance ce e Come and join this friendly group ever y Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm at The Old Adult School, Bridge Road, Coa lville, LE67 3PW. Cost £1.50, including tea and biscuits.

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Take up a New ew w Hobby Are you looking for an entertaining, friendly type of exercise that anyone can do? Try bowling at your local bowling club. We can show you how and provide the bowls, all you need is a flat sole pair of shoes. The season runs from April through to September and our friendly group generally bowl 10am to 12.30pm on Wednesday and 5pm till dusk on Fridays. Join us at Ibstock Bowling Club, Leicester Road (by the Miners Welfare Centre). Call Paul on 01530 273 227 or email paul.pugsley@hotmail.com

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month at On the first Thursday of the k (about 1 wal tle 2pm join us for a gen Park, Sence hour), starting at Lower Car 7 6NW. Valley Forest Park, Ibstock, LE6 e shoes, Bring any drinks and sensibl walk the r afte in and feel free to join ide nys Sun for a cuppa and a chat at d to nee no Garden Centre. All welcome, .manley@ book. Tel 07966 111 026 or lisa leics.gov.uk

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Century Theatre drama, music, comedy and more Wednesday 8th May 7.30pm TEAM VIKING – £10

Five years ago, James’s best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to be given a full Viking burial. This is the remarkable, hilarious, heart-lifting and outlandish story of how James actually gave his best mate the send-off he wanted. Featuring live music, side-splitting anecdotes and even an actual Viking helmet, James Rowland’s Team Viking – a comic ode to death and friendship – now embarks on a UK tour with Tangram Theatre.

Saturday 11th May 7.30pm COAL AND CANALS – £10

A superb multimedia show performed by the five piece Zouch Band including original film, narration and song documenting the intertwined history and heritage of the coal and canals industries, the joint bedrocks of The Industrial Revolution. Brian Langtry, well-known local playwright and producer, brings another historically important piece of theatre to local audiences.

16th, 17th & 18th May 7.30pm (18th May 2pm)

BEDROOM FARCE – £12

The play, set in the 1970s, sees 4 couples during the evening of Kate and Malcolm’s house warming party. All of the couples have their own issues, but none more than Trevor and Susannah who spend the evening drawing everyone else into their hilariously dysfunctional relationship. Kate loses her clothes, Jan gets stuck under Nick, Delia does her best to get two words out of her husband Earnest and poor Malcolm still isn’t any good at DIY. A real look at 70s British values through the eyes of today.

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Sunday 12th May 2pm

THE BOY WHO WANTED TO FLY £5 each or 4 for £18

Billy is fed-up, and perhaps just a tiny bit scared. He’s stuck in a hospital room. It’s miserable. But all that’s about to change. Join Billy, and family performance specialists Rhubarb Theatre, on their latest quest, as they discover the healing power of stories and try to prove that laughter is the best medicine! This is magical, creative fun for all the family from age 5+.

31st May 8.15pm

FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB – £12

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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.

The mill is opened at mutually convenient times for schools, guides, scouts, women’s institutes, history societies, walking groups and other community organisations.

National Forest Walking Festival

As usual we will be taking this opportunity to showcase both the village’s fabulous heritage and the beautiful countryside in Swannington and the surrounding area. Full details are on the diary page of the Swannington Heritage Trust’s website.

• Jessop’s Tramway and the Coleorton Railway 10.30am Saturday 18th May - 6.5 miles exploring parts of the 1794 tramway and the 1833 horse drawn railway.

• Ancient Coal Mines to New Woodlands - 7pm Thursday 23rd May - 2 miles along quiet country

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lanes and grass paths exploring their hidden histories.

• A Circular Walk from Swannington - 10am Saturday 25th May - 10 miles following Jessop’s tramway to the ill-fated Charnwood Forest Canal, returning via Grace Dieu and the bluebell line.

• Woodlands around Swannington - 2.30pm Thursday 30th May - following some of Swannington’s numerous footpaths while appreciating the woodlands planted since the start of the National Forest.

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

Ring our Trust Chair, Katrina, on 07779 275 762.

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IBSTOCK SURGERY NEWS We’d like to let all patients know that Dr Stack retired from the practice on the 31st March.

We’re sad to see him go but wish him a long and happy retirement.

Online Services Prize Draw

We’d like more patients to sign up for repeat prescription ordering and online pre-booking of telephone appointments. You can also send us secure messages through the online service and request access to your patient record. We’re running a prize draw and everyone who signs up will be entered into the draw (unless you tell us you don’t want this) and one lucky winner will win a £20 gift voucher each month.

Pop in to reception to ask for a form to sign up, or if you bring two forms of photo ID they can sign you up then and there, or download a form from our website www. ibstockhousesurgery.nhs.uk on the SystmOnline page.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

MAY at the Palace Community Centre FRIDAY 10TH MAY

SON OF TOWN HALL IN CONCERT

A unique combination of balladry and performance art, complete with Victorian-era costumes, singalongs, and meditations about the seafaring life.

Not to be missed! Performance starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £8.00 (also available from Son of Town Hall’s website, www.sonoftownhall.com).

FILM NIGHT

COLLETTE (PG) FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5/£4 After moving to Paris, author Colette agrees to ghost-write a semi-auto-biographical novel for her husband. Its success inspires her to fight for creative ownership and overcome the societal constraints of the early 20th century 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.

COMING SOON 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 7pm, introduction and film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £7

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

THE PALACE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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

FRIDAY 17TH MAY

SKITTLES NIGHT

With fish and chip supper. 7.15pm doors/bar. Starts at 7.45 pm. A traditional night of fun for all ages!

Tickets: (must be booked in advance) are £7 and £4 for under 16’s.

SATURDAY 18TH MAY

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE

A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Great atmosphere! Doors/bar open at 7pm; dancing from 7.30pm until 10.30pm.

Tickets: £5.

FRIDAY 31ST MAY

PALACE BINGO

A great social night out! Eyes down: 8pm. Licensed bar and refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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

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.

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.

Young Pathfinders – 5pm – 6.30pm The adventure starts here! Aged 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: survival@ youngpathfinders.com Yoga Class – 6.45pm – 7.45pm Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684.

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

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

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

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‘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 starting 10th May – ‘Stretch & Strengthen 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 - May’s Palace bingo is on Friday 31st May. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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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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LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS Hospice Hope is one of the better known local charities offering support throughout North West Leicestershire to residents with life limiting illnesses or their family and carers.

Understanding the need for pastoral care the charity runs four weekly Support cafes. The Cafés offer the opportunity to receive support, take a break and meet new people. There’s no need to book and they are completely free.

months to answer questions from anyone interested in learning more about the support which Hospice Hope provides, and to meet existing service users and volunteers. The sessions are informal and everyone is welcome to drop in between 1.30pm and 3.00pm.

Following a successful bid made to the National Lottery Community Fund, Hospice Hope have recruited a new Community Engagement Worker. A big welcome to Liz Waters!!

28th May - Ibstock Support Café 26th June - Coalville and Whitwick Support Café 26th July - Ashby Support Café

Liz will be working to increase referrals into Hospice Hope’s Support Cafés and Hope House, developing existing and new relationships with local health care professionals and organisations, and recruiting volunteers. She will be visiting each of the support cafés over the next four

Support cafés run weekly on the following days, all from 1.30pm through to 4.00pm: • Mondays: Castle Donington, The Hub • Tuesdays: Ibstock, Methodist Church, Melbourne Road • Wednesdays: Coalville and Whitwick, Methodist Church, Hall Lane, Whitwick • Fridays: Ashby, Legion House, Ashby Please contact Liz for any further information by emailing her at liz@hospicehope.org.uk or calling 07591 952 027.

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Tuesday 7th May Alison Weir Talk: Anna of Kleve, Queen of Secrets

Join Alison in the beautiful surroundings of the Tithe Barn at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to hear her talk about her latest book, the fourth spectacular novel in the highly acclaimed Six Tudor Queens, which was released on Thursday 2nd May. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, 7pm to 8.30pm. Tickets cost £12.50. Call 01455 290 429 or visit bosworth@ leics.gov.uk

Friday 10th May First Man (PG)

Packington Film Club presents ‘First Man’ . Starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, the film follows the years leading up to the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in 1969.

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

Friday 10th May Music Night with Son of Town Hall

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transformed, with your heart full of laughter and tears, drunk on adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition. The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. £10 on door, £9 advance from The Palace box office - www.thepalaceibstock. co.uk

Saturday 11th May Friends Jacobean Craft Group

See the costumed members of the Friends Jacobean Craft Group undertaking their needlework projects inside the 1620’s House.

Usual admission price applies.

11am-3pm, 1620s House & Garden, Donington-le-Heath. Call 01455 290 429 or visit www.doningtonleheath. org.uk

Saturday 11th May Pop Up Plant & Garden Tool Sale

A variety of plants will be on sale to raise funds for Swannington Open Gardens chosen charities; Rainbows Hospice, Nottingham Children’s Hospital Big iMRI Scanner Appeal for Children, Air Ambulance and village projects. If you have any surplus gardening tools (or plants) to donate they would be appreciated. Swannington Village Hall. 10am to 1pm. Free admission.

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Sunday 12th May The Spring Wedding Show

Calke Abbey will be filled with fabulous wedding suppliers from the local area, all designed to help you create your dream wedding day. The Riding School, Calke Abbey, DE73 7LE. Free entry, but parkland entry is required (£4.20 adults/£2.10 children, National Trust members free). Call 01332 585 121 or see www.honeysuckleandcastle. co.uk

Saturday 18th May In the Footsteps of King Richard III

Visit the sites King Richard III stayed and prayed in during that fateful August of 1485. This enjoyable walk is approximately 4 hours in duration (approx 6km) with one of our experienced guides 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. Adults: £9.00, concessions: £8.00, children (8 to 16 yrs old): £6.00. Pre booking is essential, call 01455 290 429 or see www.bosworthbattlefield.org

Saturday 18th May Showtime Concert

A variety concert by local favourites; Concordia Choir featuring chart

hits, show tunes and family novelty favourites. Perfect for all the family.

7.30pm at Venture Theatre, North Street, Ashby. Tickets cost £10 (children go free) and are available through Ashby Tourist Office or by calling 07726 026 596.

Saturday 18th May Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer Group Plant Sale

The plant sale is part of the group’s fundraising events as well as helping them to achieve one of our objectives of working with local communities. They would like to see as many people attending these two events and would very much appreciate any donations of plants which they may be able to sell.

10am to 1pm. New Lount Nature Reserve Newbold Coleorton LE67 8JH. Free entry. Call 01530 223 456 or email coleorton11@gmail.com

Tuesday 21st May Thringstone WI

Ingrid Daniels will be sharing her love of art. Ingrid works in various mediums and will demonstrate

drawing in pen and ink, members and visitors will be encouraged to join in and try their hand at painting a watercolour landscape. 7.30pm at Thringstone Methodist Church Hall.

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

Sunday 26th May The Kingcats

The fabulous Kingcats come to Ibstock Rock n Roll Club for this Bank Holiday Sunday with an evening of spectacular 1950s music. One of the best bands around. 7.30pm till late, The West End Club & Pub, Ashby Rd, Coalville LE67 3LB. Cost £10 in advance,

£12 on the door. See www. ibstockrocknrollclub.com for details.

Wednesday 29th May Ashby Film Nights The Favourite (15)

Offbeat black comedy set in the 18th-century royal court. Full of sexual and political intrigue and plotting. Loosely based on the true story of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, competing with her cousin Abigail for Queen Anne’s favours. Oscar win for Best Actor for Olivia Coleman. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. The Lyric Rooms, Ashby.

Tickets £5 on the door or from Ashby TIC.

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS April showers bring May flowers –what nicer time of year could there be for being out in the nature reserves and open spaces of the National Forest?

If this young bramble is not removed, in a couple of years the wild flowers will be swamped!

TCV will be round and about this month helping at sites across the Forest. Among other things we will be returning to wildflower meadows we have planted to make sure that the target wildlife-friendly plants are growing, and not just nettles and brambles.

NETTLES AND BRAMBLES – FRIENDS OR FOES? We humans have a love-hate relationship with nettles and brambles. Blackberry picking, and the resulting blackberry and apple crumbles, form happy childhood memories for many, but who has not been badly scratched? You may struggle to be positive about stinging nettles, but did you know they were deliberately imported in Roman times as a fibre producing plant for clothing and ropes, or that they taste wonderful as a Spring tonic in soups?

The wildlife value of both plants cannot be ignored.

Nettles are caterpillar food for some of our best loved butterfly species, which might become extinct without them. Brambles form an important safe nesting site for birds, and feed a multitude of species from voles to moths with their flowers and berries.

Although brambles and nettles are wonderful for wildlife, they can be very invasive and take over an area, leading to loss of biodiversity. We therefore try to keep them in check at the sites we work on, carefully checking for any nesting birds before cutting back and leaving well alone if nesting sites are spotted.

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A LIFE LIKE NO OTHER

Take a trip into another time and another life. Or stay in your own life and be inspired by ideas of self-improvement. This month’s reads will certainly make you pause to reflect.

The Familiars Stacey Halls 1612 is a dangerous time to be a woman in Northern England, as King James has declared war on witches.

Fleetwood is 17 and pregnant for the fourth time. Her other pregnancies ended in miscarriage. Desperate not to miscarry this child or lose her own life in childbirth, she turns to a local midwife, Alice Grey. When Alice gets accused of witchcraft, Fleetwood has to decide how far she’ll go to save her friend. Loosely based on the Pendle witch trials, this is a gripping, atmospheric page-turner.

The Honey Bus Meredith May With a depressed single mother who could barely get out of bed, Meredith relied on her grandfather for love and solace. She also found another avenue for learning life’s lessons – her grandfather’s bees. Through the hive, Meredith learned about family, loyalty, self-sacrifice and resilience.

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Louis & Louise Julie Cohen A baby is born in 1970s Maine, USA. In one reality she’s a girl – Louise; in the other, a boy – Louis. Both have the same friends, the same interests and the same ambitions. Both flee from their hometown after one fateful night that changes everything. Original, thought-provoking and highly enjoyable, Louis & Louise is perfect for book clubs.

Voices of Powerful Women Zoe Sallis When Maya Angelou calls something a ‘fascinating collection’, you know you’re in for a treat and Voices of Powerful Women certainly doesn’t disappoint. Zoe Sallis interviewed 40 women for her book, including Judi Dench, Tracey Emin, Benazir Bhutto and Mariane Pearl. Each one gives us a glimpse into what made her who she is today.

You’ll learn what inspires these women, what angers them, who they admire and what advice they want to pass on to the next generation.

The Energy Plan James Collins Nutritionist James Collins is a world leader in the field of performance nutrition. He’s guided the eating habits of Olympic athletes and sports stars. His first book, The Energy Plan, is not about cutting out food groups, quick fix diets or denial. Instead, it’s about fuelling your body so it performs better and you feel fitter, have more energy and can fight off illnesses. The Energy Plan is well worth a read, whether you’re training for a marathon or just want to avoid the 3pm energy slump.

Micro Living Derek ‘Deek’ Diedricksen This book takes the concept of downsizing to the extreme. Many of the 40 homes featured are smaller than 150 square feet. From a refurbished Airstream to a treehouse, what these homes lack in space, they more than make up for in character. The book includes floorplans, advice and lots of lust-worthy photographs. Whether you’re thinking of building your own tiny home, want some tips to make the most of smaller rooms or just fancy taking a peek into how other people live, Micro Living is for you.

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