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Ibstock Surgery News

Puzzle Page

Health & Fitness Advice

Community Board

The 1620’s House & Garden

A Walk in the Forest

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From Weds 1st August Honeybee colony visits

Join David The Bee Farmer and visit his hives based at Cattows Farm. As you handle the bees, under David’s direction, you will learn about their life cycle and identify the structures and behaviours within the hive. Take photos and ask questions. Bee-suits provided. Visits last two hours or more. For ages 7 and above. Costs from £60. Call David on 07807 984 506 to arrange a date and time.

Saturday 4th August Thringstone Music Festival A charity music festival now in its 4th year. Acts both inside and outside, children’s area, food, drink, stalls, and hopefully good weather. Free admission. There will be a raffle and a donations bucket for the centre’s charity. Charles Booth Centre, The Green, Thringstone, Leics, LE67 8NR. Gates open 12 noon. Finishes at 10.30pm. See www. charlesboothcentre.org.uk for info.

Thursday 2nd August Walk & Talk in Nature Friendship Group

Saturday 4th August Canine Partners BBQ & Family Fun Pet Dog Show

Fri 3rd & Sat 4th August Coalville by the Sea

Sun 5th to Sun 12th August Hough Mill Open Days

A gentle and friendly walk around Sence Valley by local volunteer Roger. This walk will focus on visiting the cygnets to see how they’ve grown. Meet at the bottom car park, Ravenstone Road at 2pm. For more information contact Lisa Manley on 07966 111 026 or email lisa.manley@ leics.gov.uk

A giant sandpit with buckets and spades will provide hours of fun for children who can dig, build and bury between 11am and 4pm. When not building sandcastles, families can enjoy entertainment and there will also be refreshments on sale including plenty of ice cream! Music will be provided by Hermitage FM. Free entry – Needhams Walk off High Street, Coalville.

Gather friends and family for a fun pet dog show and see Canine Partners’ amazing dogs in action from 11am – 4pm. Admission is £2 per adult and 50p per child. Midlands Centre, Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Leics. For more information Contact Julie on 01530 225939 or email JulieL@ caninepartners.org.uk

See the amazing transformation of Hough Mill from a derelict shell to a visitor attraction. Use a quern to grind wheat into flour, try the long arm sack scales or push the sack trolley to see how heavy it is. Also open August Bank Holiday Monday. Free entry 2-4pm each day (donations are welcomed). See swanningtonheritage.co.uk/ for details.

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Sunday 5th August Outdoor Theatre: The Reluctant Dragon at Bosworth Battleﬁeld

Everyone knows St. George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simple won’t fight St George? Performed by Quantum Theatre. To book tickets visit www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk

Saturday 11th August Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children

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Sat 18th to Sun 19th August Stonehurst Farm 1940’s WW2 Event Stonehurst Farm and Charnwood Wartime events present a two day combined weekend of 1940’s events. This is a real family day out with a large number of period vehicles and displays of equipment creating a wartime atmosphere. For more information please contact Ted Edwards on 07885206338

Sat 18th to Mon 27th August Thringstone art Group Annual Exhibition

This annual art exhibition is held at Thringstone Community Centre, LE67 8NR and will be open from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday, 2pm to 5pm on Sunday and 3pm to 9pm on week days. Entry is free and all are welcome.

Mon 21st Fri 24th August Fire Skills course

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for kids from all backgrounds aged 12-17 to take part in an upcoming Fire Skills course at Coalville Station 10-4pm each day. This is your chance to find out what it’s like to be a firefighter! The courses are free but as they are funded by local councils, participants must

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Monday 27th August Packington Village Open Gardens

12 gardens will be open to the public from 2pm to 7pm. Passports to view all gardens cost £4 for adults whilst accompanied children are free. Passports are available on the day from Measham Road Car Park, Memorial Hall or participating gardens. There will also be cream teas, refreshments, stalls,displays & live musical entertainment. For further details call Geoff Gasson on 01530 412012 or email gasson123@ btinternet.com

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Coalville Adult School Drama Group will be presenting ‘Fathers Day’, a comedy by Eric Chapell. Tickets cost £8 on the door or £6 online. Available from The Hermitage Coffee Lounge (01530 460 992) or Ashby Tourist Information (01530 411 767). Book online at www.casdg.org/box-office. Tickets are available on the door, subject to availability.

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The Garden of Imagination at Calke Abbey The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination. Let your imagination run wild in the natural outdoor play area, open every day of the summer holiday. The wide-open meadow is a safe pace for children to explore, with lots of activities to ke keep them busy. Take allong a picnic or ind dulge in some summ mer snacks at the P Potting Shed. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Bug Hunt at the 1620s House and Garden

Royal Robes Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield Pick up a sheet from the Ticket Office, explore the Heritage Centre and Country Park to find the hidden items of Royal clothing and return to the Ticket Office to collect your prize. Visit www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk for more information

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The summer holidays are upon us and we’ve lots to do at the site this month as well as chatting with our house and garden volunteers as you explore the site. All month Thursday to Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm Bug Hunt - Collect a sheet from our ticket office and explore the 1620s Gardens to find ten bugs. Return to the Ticket Office to collect your prize. Normal admission charges plus £2 per hunt sheet Saturday 4th 11am – 4pm See the costumed members of the Friends Jacobean Craft Group undertaking their sewing projects inside the House. Normal admission applies. Saturday 4th - 5pm The 400 Years Project invites you to discover England’s first forays into India with a short film and then enjoy a live demonstration of how Indian dance has evolved over the last 400 years. There will also be food samples! Free admission, but spaces are limited so booking advised. Sunday 5th 10am – 4pm The very popular Plant Hunters Fair returns to the site. £1 entry to fair, gardens and tearoom only. General admission gives access to all areas. Wednesday 8th - 7pm Author Beth Underdown presents a fascinating talk on the witch hunt craze of the 17th century as told in her book ‘ The Witchfi fin nder’s Sister’. Tickets £6

Thursday 9th 1.00pm – 4.30pm The Book Of Puck Meet Puck the little owl and listen to owl stories in this hands-on session. Normal admission applies plus £2. Saturday 18th 1.30pm – 3.30pm Nick Gravestock will be preforming period music on the lute and baroque guitar in The Great Chamber. Normal admission applies. Thursday 23rd 10.30am to 12.30pm and repeated 2pm to 4pm Avast! The famous Donington Pirate Day returns, with songs, fight training, treasure hunts, fancy dress competition and a great pirate battle! Normal admission applies plus £2. Friday 31st August 9pm – 2am. Haunted Heritage will be running a paranormal evening in the house. Visit www.hauntedheritage.co.uk/ for more information.

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TThis Woodland Trust site, p planted to commemorate tthe Diamond Jubilee, has u undergone a huge amount o of work over the last few yyears, transforming it into a w wonderful spot where you can stroll along hard paths, explore trackss across fields field of new plantations and n this walk we explore the other side enjoy the lake. In la to take us across farmland and of the site to the lake through mature woodland before returning to the mo Jubilee Wood covers a large waterside. The Diamond area between Normanton, Heather and Ravenstone – e car park which is accessed there is a good sized (free) o that runs between from Heather Lane, the road Normanton and Heather.

Exit the car park via the smalll swing gate which is opposite the car park entrance,, next to the signboard oll the wide showing a map of the site (1). Follow hard-core path as it bears right and then left leading towards a new timber building ahead. Immediately before reaching the building turn left off the path to follow a yellow marker post which leads down a wide farm track with Jubilee Groves plantings on either side of it (2). Proceed along this track until it bends to the g left - keep straight on here, following the yellow footpath marker post, to reach a metal swing gate. The spire of Normanton church will be visible ahead off you on vi the this stretch. Go through the swing gate, leaving Diamond Jubilee wood and follow the trackk across the field ahead.

he stile that On the far side of the field don’t cross the leads out to the road but instead turn sharp right h which leads before it and take the public footpath down the far side of the field (with yo your back to the e Diamond Jubilee road). You will shortly re-enter the at Follow the yellow wood via another metal swing gate. footpath sign straight ahead making sure to keep og left at the next marker post to go down a pleasant green lane. At the next marker the path bears right (3) and you will soon reach aanother metal swing gate

where the Diamond Jubilee Wood lake is visible ahead d of you. Pass through this gate at and turn t immediately left, going down to a large ef wooden gate on your left. Next to the wooden gate is a metal one go through this and then h turn immediately o this farm track (the right and continue down footpath actually runs on the other side of the hedge but it is fairly a narrow and therefore g the wide track). Keep on easier to walk along until the track bends to the left – at this point look to your right and yyou will see a public footpath sign behind the hedge on your right (4). Access this via g and follow the footpath across a a gap in the hedge sm mall plank bridge g and into mature woodland. Th his pretty path is easy to follow and well-marked way through the woods before finally as it twists its wa eme erging across s a further plank bridge at the far e end. The public footpath o carries straight on here, over th the fie field ds, but you u want to turn right, re-entering the Diiam mond d Jubilee Wood (5), and follow the hard-core co paath which, iin time, will lead you towards the lake. e (FFrom this p point it is really a walk straight through th c he length of the Diamond Jubilee Wood site back to t o the car p park at the top of the hill.) On nearing the laake you pass p a gated conservation area on your left – turn immediately left after this, taking the path h that rruns alongside on the lake with the water on your left. A As you walk along the shoreline you will pass byy so ou black poplars some young db marked by a plaque as the first trees planted in the wood, by h Princess Royal. The path HRH The then ki kinks left and immediately right before making its way up the hi hill straight ahead of you. On h reaching the brow of the hill you uilding from the willl find yourself facing the new building ar of the walk. Turn left and follow the hard-core start path the short distance back to the car park. All walks are checked before publication but please be aware that paths may change over time and with the seasons.

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10am to 12 noon - as part of the Palace’s Community Mornings we are holding regular monthly table top sales each month, so get rid of your clutter, have a spring clean and book a stall at the Palace. Please phone Gary on (01530) 262400 to book a stall.

FILM NIGHT

Finding Your Feet (pg13) FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 When “Lady” Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister, Bif. The two could not be more different; Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling. But different is just what Sandra needs at the moment, and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where she starts finding her feet. Starring Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton. 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.

IBSTOCK HORTICULTURAL AND CRAFT SHOW

SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST

Entries will be accepted on Saturday from 8.30 am to 11.15 am. Public viewing will start at 2.30 pm onwards. Trophies and prize money awarded at 4.30 pm. Entry fee per class is 30p (children under 14 are free). See brochure, available from Ibstock Business Centre, 57, High Street, Ibstock and various village locations, for all section rules. For more details contact Mr M Seager on Tel: 01530 261058

PALACE BINGO

FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST

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

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Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) 1.30pm – 3pm.

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Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon.

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Friday Tai Chi 10am – 11am.

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Childrens Dance Classes

The adventure starts here! Aged 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: survival@youngpathfinders.com

Beginners Ballet 4.0 0-4.45pm; 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

Yoga Class – 6.45pm – 7.45pm.

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Falls Prevention Class – 1.30-3.00pm

Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along.

‘FITSTEPS’ – 6pm-7pm – that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun!

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Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm.

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NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY - August’s Palace bingo is on Friday 31st August. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Saturday Community Morning at the Palace

Every Saturday 10am-12pm (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. TICKET BOOKING - To book advanced tickets for any event please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Email:enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk Visit www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk

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