Ibstock Life Magazine November 2018 by Ibstock Life

NOVEMBER 2018

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INSIDE THIS MONTH WIN Festive Gift Fair tickets, Local Fireworks Displays, Remembrance Day Services, and much moreâ&#x20AC;¦.

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to the November issue issue. It’s It s a cracker with details of the upcoming local Bonfire Night fireworks displays and not one but two competitions. For the adults there’s the chance to win two tickets to the Festive Gift Fair at Birmingham NEC and for the kids the opportunity to design our Christmas cover and show it off to over 6,000 people.

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We allso wellcome on board d two new conttriibuttors as we expand our local news and expert advice in each issue. A big thank you to The Conservation Volunteers and to Eden Tree Care for their first Gardening Tips article. We’re excited to bring you news of a brand new local store; Gracie Jaynes and congratulate Roberts Holidays on their fundraising efforts. Finally, as we approach Remembrance Day we have details of the DECEMBER local services and parades.

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Contents Design our Christmas Cover Festive Gift Fair Ticket Giveaway Gardening Tips new Remembrance Day 2018 Our Online Business Directory Whats On for Families Bonfire Night Local Business News Roberts Holidays Local Events - Ashby Food Gusto Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On at The Palace Home and Interiors Century Theatre Just 4 Fun Local Business News Gracie Jaynes TCV - The Conservation Volunteers new

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tion Competiti Design our Christtmas front cover!

Calling all local children aged up to 10 years old – would you like to see your design on our Christmas front cover? We’re looking for fun festive pictures to get all our readers into the Christmas spirit. The winning entry will appear on the front cover of our December issue for nearly 6,000 residents to see and enjoy. We will also be awarding the winner a £10 gift voucher and one runner up a £5 gift voucher thanks to our sponsors; The Olive Branch Toy Shop in Castle Donington (www.the-olive-branch.co.uk).

Competition kindly sponsored by The Olive Branch Toy Shop

To enter, post your Christmas themed design to Ibstock Life, keeping to the following guidelines…. 1. Your design must be hand drawn with colour, painted or cut and stick matte paper / card – no metallic please as this will not scan. 2. A5 size 3. Not bent or folded 4. The competition is for children up to and 4 including ding 10 yyears old. 5. Finally, PARENTS, please l se aattach your name, contact number, child’s n name and child’s age on a separate sheet of paper.

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n Festive Gift Fair i W at Birmingham NEC! The Festive Gift Fair returns to Birmingham NEC from Thursday 15th through to Sunday 18th November signalling the start of Christmas for thousands of shoppers and promising four days of festive shopping and fun! The Fair will be bursting at the seams with a colourful eclectic mix of unusual stocking fillers and presents, traditional gifts, festive food and great home decorations. With over 325 stalls under one roof, the variety is huge, with clever gift ideas for all ages and tastes… and lots of Special Show Offers! There’s even a Present Creche to drop off your full bags. The festive atmosphere is always fantastic and there’s even more this year with NEW icicle lighting throughout the hall and a NEW Victorian bandstand where LIVE Bands will take centre stage. While browsing the stalls, let the music get you into that Christmassy mood and be entertained by Santa himself, Stilt walkers and Pantomime characters. Make sure you visit the popular Festive Food & Drink area where you’ll find 40 tempting stands selling everything from cheese to chutneys, spices to spirits.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW and get ready for a brilliant, fun day Christmas Shopping. The Fair is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Adult tickets from just £9. Visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk for more info.

We have a fantastic competition for one lucky person to WIN two tickets to this year’s Festive Gift Fair. To be in with a chance of winning simply mail us at: Competition, Ibstock Life, Rockleigh House, 37 Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2LF or email us at: competition@lifemagazines.co.uk with the subject line ‘Festive Gift Fair Competition – Ibstock Life’ and your contact details but be quick as you only have until midnight on Friday 9th November to enter. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. The winners name will also be published on our Facebook page. Multiple or automated entries are not allowed. We will not pass your details to any third party. Terms and conditions apply.

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Ashby School Sixth Form Open Evening

Wednesday 21 November 5.30 - 8pm We warmly welcome students to explore the courses and facilities offered in our impressive Sixth Form. You will also have the opportunity to meet with subject teachers and talk to Sixth Form students. We are proud to offer 30 A level subjects, comprehensive careers education, advice and guidance and an extensive range of extra curricular opportunities. In 2018, our A level pass rate was 100 per cent. A brief talk by the Director of Post 16 Studies will be repeated at 5.40pm, 6.15pm, 6.50pm and 7.25pm. (Parents attending the 7.25pm talk are advised to tour the school first as the evening will end at 8pm). Parking is available on the Leicester Road and Nottingham Road sites.

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GARDENING TIPS

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Mulch ado about leaves An autumn windfall for gardeners, Eden Tree Care show you how to turn them into a superb soil conditioner

Wellies and coat on, I step out onto my lawn for the third time this week and begin the relentless collection of fallen leaves. Were there really so many on the tree in the first place?! Despite the undoubtedly wonderful colours that autumn brings, this time of year can also sometimes seem like a relentless clean up job. It can take a matter of minutes to fill up the council compost bin so what to do with mother nature’s litter? Well, unlike our own rubbish, fallen autumn leaves are packed full of useful minerals. Trees are great mineral extractors and 50-80% of minerals end up in fallen leaves. The best way to make use of this unexpected bounty is by using the leaves as mulch. Mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. Benefits are numerous, including supressing weed growth and increasing moisture retention. The use of autumn leaves as mulch will also enable all those nutritious minerals to be released back into the soil. Its not that difficult to do either! To make leaf mulch which will be useable next spring just follow these simple steps: 1. After stock piling your leaves, bring out your mower one last time and shred your leaves (they break down much quicker if they are shredded, it’s also much easier if the leaves are dry). 2. Put them in a compost bin in layers of 12-18 inches. On the top of each layer add a handful of grass clippings or if you don’t have any at this time of year bone meal would be fine (this will provide a source of nitrogen to help with the decomposition).

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3. Finally mix the leaves and clippings/bone meal with water. You want the leaves wet but not saturated. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until your compost bin is full That’s it! By the spring you will have the most amazing leaf mulch which is full of goodness and light and easy to apply. If those four steps are four steps too far, try digging leaves straight into the soil. Worms will love breaking down the organic matter and the soil will enjoy this slow release fertiliser providing energised and aeriated ground for the new year. Finally, a note on the last of the windfall fruit, try to make sure fruit is collected from around the base of your trees as many pests lay eggs in fallen fruit, which could affect your tree next year. Collected fruit can be used in your compost heap but remember to mix well with dry matter such as shredded paper or straw. Wildlife love fallen fruit so try to retain some in the garden. Hedgehogs, badgers, mice and squirrels as well as a host of garden birds will thank you for it! Enjoy making use of nature’s bounty this winter and save yourself a costly trip to the garden centre next spring!

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LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS

Remembrance Day 2018 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. To mark this there will be a number of local services, ceremonies and celebrations. Friday 2nd November 7.30pm Roots Community Singers commemorate the end of the First World War with a multimedia show consisting of songs, stories and poems set against a backdrop of war time and early twentieth century photographs. Charles Booth Centre, Thringstone. Tickets cost £8. See www.folkonthefarm.co.uk/tickets/ Saturday 10th November Exhibition and displays on life in Thringstone after the Great War ended, the optimism, the change to women’s working patterns and how people moved forward. Charles Booth Centre, Thringstone 12pm to 6pm. From 7.30pm there will be a free concert and dance with Foresters Band. The whole event is totally FREE to enter. Refreshments available.

Sunday 11th November Remembrance Sunday services will be held at: St Andrew’s, Thringstone at 10.30am St George’s, Swannington at 10.30am St John the Baptist, Whitwick at 2.30pm including a parade. The churches will be open on certain days in the week before Sunday 11th November for people to visit the war memorials. There will also be displays including knitted and other decorated poppies by church and community members and schoolchildren as well as information about local people who died and survived during World War One.

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Bonfire & Fireworks Display Whitwick Constitutional Club

The Conny’s annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display is back on Friday 2nd November! This year they are offering live music from local band TBTR along with their outside bar. The fireworks will start from 8pm then TBTR will take to the stage. £3 entry for non-members. Pay on the door. Children and members go free. Whitwick Constitutional Club, 8 Silver Street, Coalville LE67 5ET.

Two Nights of Fireworks & Fun Conkers, Moira Conkers will be hosting not one but two nights of Fireworks & Laser Shows on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th mber. Fairg Novem Fairground amusements, face-painting, craft activities, food & drin drink stalls and much more will be running. Doors open at 5.30pm 0pm ffollowed by fireorks at 7.30pm. For further details and to boo wo book tickets please see visitconkers.com/events

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The UK’s Biggest 360 Degree Fireworks & Laser display iis back on Saturday 3rd November. Entertainment in ncludes a live bands stage, fairground rides, children’s ccharacters and more. You will also find a licensed bar, fresh coffee and food stalls. Gates open at 4pm and the fireworks start between 7.30pm and 8pm. For ticket prices and to purchase advance tickets please see www.360fireworks.co.uk

Bonfire Night - Great Central Railway, Loughborough On Monday 5th November, Quorn and Woodhouse station is the place to be! There will be a huge firework display, a bonfire and children’s rides. Refreshments will also be available. You can arrive at the gate or, even better, travel in heritage style by train from Loughborough, Rothley or Leicester North stations. The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm followed by fireworks. For more information and to buy online tickets please see www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/bonfire-night

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Roberts Travel Group and their customers raise £900 for local charities Roberts Travel Group based at The Limes, Midland Road, Hugglescote hold a number of social, coffee mornings throughout the “winter months” (from October through to April). These are very friendly informal gatherings where customers get the chance to get together, enjoy some refreshments, play a game or two of bingo and have a raffle to finish off the morning. They also have invited speakers from time to time and very interesting videos of their favourite travel destinations. The proceeds from the bingo and raffle are always donated to good causes, preferably locally based ones and for this year Roberts have donated £900 split equally between Air Ambulance, Hospice Hope and Olivia’s Journey. Samantha Woolley, Coach Holidays Manager said “We are proud to be part of local fundraising and are very grateful to our loyal customers who attend these coffee mornings and enable us to help others where we can.

If you have not been to one of our social mornings, do come along where you will find a warm welcome, good company and an interesting programme of events. All our customers are welcome.” Upcoming coffee mornings are open to anyone who has travelled with Roberts and will be held at 4.30pm at their Hugglescote Depot on the following dates: 20th November and 18th December 2018. 15th January, 12th February, 12th March and 9th April 2019.

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Birmingham Christmas Market £20 Gloucester Quays Victorian Christmas £23 Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre £37 Birmingham International Tattoo £59 Chatsworth House Christmas Market £49 Gloucester Quays Victorian Christmas £23 York St Nicholas Christmas Fair £25 Princess Diana Kensington £46 Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Farewell Tour £105 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland £25 Worcester Victorian Fayre £23 Chatsworth House Christmas Market £46 Bath Christmas Markets £25 Lincoln Christmas Market £24 Bourton on the Water Xmas Lights at Night £23 Stratford upon Avon Christmas Market £23 Birmingham Christmas Market £20 York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25 Lincoln Christmas Market £24 London Christmas Shopper £65 RHS Wisley Illuminations & Festive Afternoon Tea £65 Castle Howard at Christmas £45 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland £25 York St Nicholas Christmas Fair £19 Thursford Christmas Spectacular £79 All prices are per person

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LOCAL EVENTS

Ashby Food Gusto Christmas Fair Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December

Market Street in Ashby will come to life with the sights, smells and tastes of Christmas at this year’s Food Gusto Food & Drink Christmas Fair. The Christmas Fair will be made up of the finest quality food and drink producers from across the region alongside a range of festive entertainment for the whole family, including live music and children’s rides. Even Santa will be visiting with his reindeer. Whether you’re aiming to buy a stand out gift for that special someone, or simply want to eat, drink and be merry, the Ashby Food Gusto Christmas Fair will have plenty to offer, from beautifully spiced mulled wine to freshly-made mince pies. Other offerings include award-winning Melton Mowbray pies, assorted home baked cakes, flavoured liqueurs, farm produced cider, handmade chocolates and fudge, artisan gin and vodka, jams, chutneys and much, much more. Hot food is available both days, so you can dine out on anything from burgers & sausages, samosas to wood fired pizza and freshly made crepes, all washed down

with a hot chocolate, specialist tea or barista coffee. The Ashby Food Gusto Christmas Fair runs between 10.30am & 5pm Saturday, 10.30 & 4.30pm Sunday. The event is free to attend with free parking in NWLDC car parks (please check as fees will apply in private car parks). If you would like more information, visit www.foodgusto.com or email info@foodgusto.com. Tel 01530 411337

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NOVEMBER at the Palace Community Centre SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

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PALACE SOCIAL DANCE A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Doors/bar open: 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30 pm. Tickets: £5.00. FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

PALACE BINGO A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. COMING SOON SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER

FILM NIGHT

The Mercy (12a) FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 This is the incredible story of amateur sailor, Donald Crowhurst, and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The struggles he confronted on the journey, while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times. Starring, Rachel Weisz and Colin Firth.

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MORNING FILM SHOW ‘MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN’ (PG13)

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THE PILGRIM; SILENT FILM, WITH MUSIC, SONG AND STORY. A trio of masters of American, old-

time country string music and bluegrass provide live musical accompaniment to the early 1920’s and 30’s Hollywood silent Wild West short films of pioneering, Oscar-winning director Frank Borzage. Starts: 7.30pm. Doors and bar are open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 /£8.00 for concessions. 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. The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Email:enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk Visit www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk

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. 26

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Saturday 1st December A trio of masters of American, old-time country string music and bluegrass will provide live musical accompaniment to the early 1920’s and 30’s Hollywood silent Wild West short films of pioneering, Oscar-winning director Frank Borzage at Ibstock Palace. Led by champion Maryland fiddler, Kate Lissauer of ‘Buffalo Gals’, with her earthy vocals shining against the top-notch, committed playing of five-string banjo master John Whelan and one of the UK’s finest bluegrass guitarist, Jason Titley. An absorbing and poignant glimpse of a bygone time, the evocative music brings the films to life.

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Century Theatre drama, music, comedy and more We’ve got a jam-packed programme at the Century Theatre between now and the end of the year, with something for everyone to enjoy November 3rd sees Ceri Dupree the sensational drag artist take to the stage with his one man, 21 woman show! Roald Dahl’s classic story The Twits comes to the stage for two performances on Saturday 10th November, when 5 Star Theatre company will bring the book’s ghastly cast of characters to life. For those who like a touch of the ghostly to add a chill to the season, Winter Tales – also on Saturday 10th November – brings together three brand-new tales of the supernatural in a simply-staged storytelling show which takes the audience into a world of spirits, ghosts and the uncanny through the power of the imagination. Fans of Ol’ Blue Eyes are in for a treat with His Way – the Frank Sinatra Story. Robert Habermann sings the unforgettable songs and tells the remarkable story of Frank Sinatra on Friday 16th November. On Friday 23rd November, it’s the turn of celebrated medium Derek Acorah to take to the stage with his all-new show. Finally, Century Cinema will get everyone up singing and dancing and well into the party mood with the screening of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again on Friday 30th November.

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New Home & Gift Boutique opens in a surprising location! Located inside Jeff Fowkes Wheels on Station Road, Ibstock, Gracie Jaynes Home and Gift celebrated their ‘Grand Opening’ in style, on Sunday 7th October. The occasion proved a huge success and shoppers were not disappointed by the impressive ranges in store, each item individually and lovingly hand-picked by Gracie and chosen to deliver great quality at fantastic prices. Gracie Jaynes was founded in 2015, exhibiting their wares at events and online. As the business grew, Gracie re-designed her home garage to accommodate a pop up store and also exhibited at the NEC. Now the dream of having a permanent home has become true and the new Ibstock showroom is already proving hugely popular with locals looking for a unique gift or piece for their home. Gracie has also collaborated with two local brands, Just Jules, offering beautiful pieces of jewellery and scarves and Ashby based Harris Williams Home Fragrance. With a passion for home décor the business lady has always had a flair for design. Previously assisting celebrity wedding planner, Jane Dayus-Hinch, from the

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THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS NEW A big welcome to our newest contributors; TCV - the community volunteering charity. Through their work, green spaces are protected and improved, for nature and people across the UK. Kay Thompson explains;

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diseased and dying twigs and branches before they infect the rest of the tree. Fruit pruning is based on very simple principles and is easy to learn – look online for advice, or come to TCV’s FREE fruit pruning course on 7th December at Overseal. This is a one-day course, subsidised by the National Forest Company, and aims to give participants the confidence to tackle pruning young, fruiting or neglected apple and pear trees. Anyone with a fruit tree of their own, as well as people involved in community orchards, are welcome. To book on the course, contact me, kay.thompson@ tcv.org.uk. I will be back next month with more about conservation work in our local area.’

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Thursday 1st November Funhouse Comedy Club

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Wednesday 7th November Fashion Show St Deny’s school, Ibstock, are hosting a fundraising fashion show and shopping event starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each and available from the school office or you can ring 01530 260 004. Included with your ticket is a glass of wine or soft drink. Refreshments are available to buy on the night too.

Friday 9th November The Light Between Oceans Packington Film Club presents this 2016 drama / romance where a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western

Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat. 7pm for 7.30pm start at Packington Memorial Hall. Adults £4 and children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Saturday 10th November Lest We Forget A Remembrance Concert by Concordia, remembering the 100 years end to World War 1. The concert is from 7.30pm at St Helen’s Church in Ashby. Donations from the concert will go to the British Legion. Tickets are £10 for adults and children go free and they are available from the Tourist Information Office in Ashby on 01530 411767.

Saturday 10th November NCT Nearly New Sale The perfect opportunity to either sell or buy NEARLY NEW bump, baby, toddler, pre-school & school things. Held at Moira Village Hall. Doors open at 10am for NCT members & 10:30am for the public. Last entry for buyers is 12 midday. Entry donation is £1 per adult on the door. See Ashby, Burton & Coalville NCT Facebook page for details and to register as a seller.

Monday 12th November Italian Charity Dinner La Torre, 48 High Street Coalville are hosting a charity Italian Dinner night. There will be a 3-course meal plus live entertainment from 7.30pm

and tickets are £20.50 per person. To book your ticket please call into the Community Coffee Lounge at Hermitage FM or ring 01530 460 992.

Wednesday 14th November Charity Open Meeting Packington and Normanton Church Ladies group are holding their annual charity evening from 7.30pm at Packington Memorial Hall. This year the event is raising funds for Crisis at Christmas. Tickets are £6 each to include a glass of wine or fruit juice and a mince pie. For more information or to buy tickets please contact Doreen on 01530 412 012.

Wednesday 14th November Evening Painting The Paint a Pot Craft Studio at Staunton Harold will be staying open late. Bring the children after the school run and get a head start on Christmas ornaments. Or grab some friends and a bottle of your favourite tipple and indulge your creative side. All tools provided. Booking is advisable, (last entry time is 7.30pm.). Contact Tracey on hello@ paintapotcraftstudio.co.uk or ring 01332 695 181.

Saturday 17th November Christmas Craft Fayre Thornton is holding its 22nd Annual Christmas Craft Fayre and giving you the opportunity of solving your Christmas present problems with locally handmade crafts and original

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gift ideas. As well as the many craft stalls, there will be cakes, raffle, games, a quiz, refreshments, family fun and lots more special guest: Santa. Head to the Community Centre in Thornton between 10am and 2.30pm. Entry for adults is 50p and under 14s are free if accompanied by an adult.

Thur 22nd and Fri 23rd Nov Live More, Stress Less With special guest Andy Winter. Quiet Greater Yet bring you this two day event for anyone who would like to reduce their stress, have more joy in their life, understand the workings of your own mind or know more about the Three Principles. The event is at the Ferrers Centre for Arts and Craft from 9.30am to 4.30pm. For more information visit: www. fromquiet.co.uk

Friday 23rd November Charity Quiz Night & Raﬄe

This is to support the ‘Our Space’ appeal for the Children’s Cancer Unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. So, get your team together and join Andrea Burton for a fun evening at The Club in Whitwick from 8pm. Teams of 4, £5.00 per person. Tables can be booked (pay in advance). The following just giving page can be used to make payments or donations. www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/andrea-burton4

Sunday 25th November Whitwick Militaria Fair Interested in Military history? A new indoor Militaria fair will be held in the sports hall at Hermitage Leisure Centre from 10am until 2pm. There will be knowledgeable dealers

selling medals, badges, de-acts, antique arms, RFC, RAF, aviation, books, home guard, military uniform, trench art, collectables , helmets and hats and more. Entry for adults is £3.50. Accompanying under 16s go free. For more information contact Norfolk fairs on norfolkfairs@aol. com or ring 07596436260

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MRC COMMUNITY ACTION This month we turn our focus to the many services we offer to local children and families:

Little Dragons Den Soft Play

Open since 2010, Drago ons Den provides a relaxed soft play drop-in open everyy Monday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 3pm throughout the year. There’s a soft play area, large bouncy castle, lotss of age relevant toys and books, free ‘help yourself’ children’s drinks station and lots on the menu in n our Little Dragons Cafe. Take advantage of our loyalty card scheme and enjoy FREE PLAY SESSIONS. We also offer private weekend hire available for children’s parties

MRC Christmas Toy Appeal 2018

For more than 30 years MRC Community Action has been supporting local families at Christmastime with our Christmas Toy Appeal. Last year we provided over 90 sacks of toys to open on Christmas Day. Each year we collect brand new books, games, toys and gifts for local children who, for whatever reason, may not receive presents on Christmas day. Donations suitable for 8 years and under only. If you would like to donate to our appeal then please drop your donation in to The Marlene Reid Centre, Monday to Friday between 9am & 5pm. If you or your organisation would like to support our appeal please give us a call or email info@mrc.uk.net and we will be happy to send you an information pack.

The Marlene Reid Centre, 85 Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PH Call us on 01530 510515 for more info or see www.mrc.uk.net

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Thinking about getting a kitten? Getting a kitten is an exciting prospect – they’re fun and entertaining, not to mention adorable and cute. But before you bring home your new furry friend, it’s important to check whether you’re fully prepared and that your home is kitten-friendly. So what do you need to think about before you bring your kitten home? Providing a safe and welcoming home environment A kitten’s early experiences in your home can influence their behaviour in the long-term. If they’re to settle in quickly you’ll need to provide a safe environment, plenty of love and attention, and a warm and comfortable place to sleep. What to feed your kitten Kittens have specific nutritional needs that develop as they grow. High quality food formulated specifically for kittens provides the protein, minerals, amino acids, and vitamins they need – your vet will be able to advise on different brands and ranges.

Fun and games Your kitten will need a scratching post, as well as toys to keep them entertained and use up some of that boundless energy. It doesn’t need to cost a forrtune – a d box can simple cardboard hours, along amuse them for h use toy they with a ball or mou can chase. Kittens provide endless entertainment with their antics and quirky behaviour. Giving careful thought to gs their surrounding and providing a ssafe, comfortable, and loving which they can environment in w thrive, is the greatest gift m. you can give them

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Wriggly Readers for children aged 0 - 4 years and their 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 Saturdays (10th and 24th November, 10.30am - 12noon). Let your imagination run wild playing with LEGO! Most suitable for 6 - 12 years, however families are welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Free session but booking is essential.

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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.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Come along for a cuppa, a chat and d the chancce to get advice and meet friends at the Age UK Coffee Morning. Every Tuesday, 10.00am-12noon. Singing Café 4U meets every Friday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm. For people with mental health conditions such as dementia.

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Our Work Club runs every Friday, 10.00am – 12noon. Looking for help getting back into work or training, becoming self-employed or starting your own business? Come along to the library for assistance and support. To contact the library please email coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 3053565.

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Two new Steady Steps Classes are start ing on Thursday 1st November. The class es are at Packington Memorial Hall, Ashby from 10.30am to 12noon and Whitwick Park Hall, Whitwick from 1.30pm to 3pm. Thes e are completely free classes with refreshm ents included. If you would like to book, know someone that would benefit from thes e or would like further information plea se contact 01530 454 839.

Leicestershire Pare nt Carer H Hub

The Leicestershire Pa rent Carer forum represents parent an d carers of children with special education al needs or disabilities. You are inv ited along to find out what they are cu rrently working on, what they can do to help and how they ca n give you a voice. They are meeting 12th November 10am to 11 am in The Lounge at Agar Nook Comm unity Centre. For mo re information please rin g 01530 813 818 or email agarnook@outlo ok.com

Walk & Talk in Natur tu u e Frie end n ship Group

Join in a friendly, gentle walk around Sence Valley Forest Park led by loca l volunteer Roger, on the first Thursda y of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm. Expl ore 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 58

D Don’t be Alone This Th h Ch Chris h tmas Day

Anyone who will be alone this Christmas day is invited for dinner and festivities at Swannington Village Hall from 12noon to 4pm. Transport can be arranged, and this is a free event. To book your place phone Mike or Hilary on 01530 451 105 or 07967 680 602.

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Join a Heritage and wellbeing get-together for the over 50s. There will be tea, cake, a heritage presentation and an accompanying craft activity. To book your place on Tuesday 27th November from 10am to 12noon please contact Heather on 07803 586 805 or email heather.griffin@sirjohnmoore.org.uk

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