Whats Around Magazine February 2018

ISSUE 151 FEBRUARY 2018

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Ferrers Gallery – Ferrers Frames – Green Man Ceramics – Janet Gibson Jewellery Kevin Shepherd Artist – B&J Blacksmiths – Crinoline Upholstery – CODE Leather Goods The Victorian Model Workshop – Paint a Pot Craft Studio – Simon Price Furniture Staunton Hardwoods – Country Cottage Crafts – Russell Lister Artist and Craft maker Michelle Holmes Embroidered Textiles – Rituals Retreat – Tip Top Hair Design Breadfirst Deli – Staunton Stables Tea Room Most of the workshops and shops are open 11-4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays.

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Welcome to February’s issue which is packed with practical advice. We have articles on winter beauty essentials, advice on how to spring clean your finances, help to make the perfect f t pancake for Shrove Tuesday and much more

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We’ve also got a whole host of community news.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Coalville’s very own Creative Kitchen – a brand new social eating initiative. We have updates from Ibstock Surgery, Ashby Museum and an appeal from Swannington Heritage Trust for volunteers.

As always we also have all of this month’s local events and the biggest directory of local businesses for your every need.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Spotlight On…

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Whats on for Families

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Ibstock Surgery News

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In Your Garden

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Swannington Heritage Trust

Money Matters

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What’s On at the Palace

Pets Corner

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Quiz

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Community Board

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A Walk in the Forest

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Puzzle Page

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Whats On

Health & Fitness Advice

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Beauty Tips

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Just 4 Fun

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Book Reviews

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Recipe of the Month

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Puzzle Solutions

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Ashby Museum News

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Business Directory

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

Creative Kitchen

Creative Kitchen; a brand new community dining initiative launched last month in Coalville. It’s the creation of Coalville Education Partnership (CEP) with Fareshare and Superkitchen and aims to offer healthy, affordable meals to local people.

It’s an important and much needed service to those struggling financially, emotionally and for those coping with loneliness and social isolation. Eating together is a great way to offer support to each other, break down barriers and create a much needed ‘community’ vibe which some people may not be able to experience.

Fareshare redistribute surplus food to charities and communities to reduce waste. Last year they redistributed 13,552 tonnes of food across 1,300 towns and cities – enough food for 28.6million meals!

Superkitchen created the concept of social eating spaces with a clear goal in mind; to make a positive impact on food waste, food poverty and social isolation. Since 2013 they have worked with community groups to support social eating in each local area.

Together with Fareshare and Superkitchen CEP are now able to offer Creative Kitchen here in Coalville.

The service will be offered twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5pm at Unit 1-2 Market Street, Coalville with the aim of providing a nourishing and healthy meal for up to 50 people.

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People will have the option of prebooking into the Creative Kitchen and there will also be limited availability to ‘drop in’ on the day.

Included with the drop in will be the option for those who cannot make those timings of being able to collect and ‘take-away’ a meal.

Details of the meal will be advertised the Friday before through Facebook and Twitter. The prices will be £3 per adult, £2 per child or £10 for a group ticket of 2 adults & 3 children (adults and children could be family, friends, neighbours - there’s no exclusion on who can be in the group).

Jason Knibbs, Managing Director for CEP commented; ‘Creative Kitchen aims to attract as many people within walking distance as possible. Our doors will be open to anyone, there will be no vetting criteria and so people from all walks of life will be welcomed.

Whether working or living in the town please come and meet and eat with your local community.’

Find out more on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ coalvilleep/ and book group tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-kitchen-socialeating-event-in-coalville-tickets-4187108654

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES

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We take a look at some of the family activities scheduled to take place locally this month th.

Kite Flying D Day The whole family can enjoy kite flying in the meadow at Calke Abbey from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 11th February. The Midland Kite Fliers will thrill you with their skills. Bring your own kite, buy one there, or make one in the workshop. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for Calke Abbey. For more details visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey/whats-on

Animal Antics at Coalville Library!

Calling all animal lovers! Lion Learners returns on Tuesday 13th February 2-3pm where children can meet and handle lots of animals such as guinea pigs, snakes and lizards! This event is for 4-12 year olds and musst be pre-booked. Tickets cost £3 per child. Call 0116 305 3565 or email coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk to book y b your place.

Family y crafting at Copper Leaf Crraft Café, Ashby The whole fam mily can get involved in two o craft activities including a takeaway gift bag to decorate, and refreshments r for children and acccompanying adults on Tuesday esday 13th February 10am am – 4pm or Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February 10am – 1pm. £20 for a one hour session.

Booking is essential so contact Denise on 07939 449 009.

National Forest Adventure Farm 2 for 1 Entry until Friday 16th February! All the fun of the Farm for less.

Use the code 2FOR1 when you book online at www.adventurefarm.co.uk Or New life on the Farm runs from 17th to 25th February where visitors can meet the baby animals, feed the lambs and help Farmer Frogg in the indoor events barn. You can also test drive the remote control tractors, plant seeds and make a scarecrow – there’s fun for everyone. Book online to save 10%.

Conkers half-term adventures

Conkers is offering a range of indoor and outdoor activities for children and families to enjoy from Saturday 17th through to Sunday 25th February. Halfterm fun includes: craft activities; ranger activities & live shows. All of the old favourites from Sublime Science to Dippy’s Clown Show will feature along with new shows from Ras King Bobo the amazing acrobat and Bubble Pop – bubble making fun. All of these activities are included in the price of the admission ticket. Tickets can be booked online at www.visitconkers.com

Our What’s On page at www.whatsaround.co.uk has details of local events and ideas for many more family days out. Upload details of your events at www.whatsaround.co.uk/submit-event.php And follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all that’s happening locally.

What’s Around cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine. We always recommend that you check with the event organiser before your visit.

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IBSTOCK SURGERY NEWS

All your questions about the surgery answered (hopefully!)

We know that many of our patients don’t contact the surgery very often and are perhaps unsure of the way things work here. To help you understand our systems, we have produced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. This document (which runs to several pages) is available from both our receptions and also on our web site on our Patient Downloads page. It aims to answer questions such as how our appointment system works, what happens after you’ve had a blood test, how do you get a sick note, and many other questions patients regularly ask us. We hope you’ll find it helpful and would welcome feedback and to know of any other questions you think would be usefully added to it.

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The school is committed to improving the lives of all children through academic and creative success.

The governing body is seeking creative and inspiring professionals with a sense of purpose and humour, to support and develop this aspiring school.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Generation indoor gardening The cool and creative youngsters that are in the ‘Generation Rent’ club have found a hip new way of gardening. The lack of property ownership amongst the young hasn’t kept them from gardening – they are making it small scale, transportable and it’s indoors.

Ikea for example have designed sleek and minimal cultivators that don’t look out of place in the sleekest kitchens. Growing kits can include a sort of minimal tiered trolley or sideboard, with trays for pots, compost and seeds. The growing mediums are light and packed with nutrients. Some kits also include cultivation light to combat the short winter days.

A yearning for growing plants, a creative streak, a nurturing instinct, and an interest in nature - any of these has contributed to a new surge in sales of house plants, succulents, micro vegetables and even home-grown edible flowers for decorating cocktails and cakes.

A similar new trend is Aquascaping - this is planting aquariums (a wonderfully transportable garden!)

It is so popular that courses are available at garden centres. In bigger towns and cities, restaurants frequently have trendy displays of plants, cool

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ceramic jars or urban style steel containers, all artistically arranged on shelves or hooked onto steel trellis-covered walls.

Another surge in sales is for ‘Air Plants’ which are fascinating (they need no compost at all – just air) and are increasingly used to create a modern interior living wall. They can be suspended from wire or bark and these can be fixed with waterproof glue to create whatever pattern you fancy: symmetrical, asymmetrical, random – whatever. The light green foliage is stunning against a trendy dark blue or grey painted wall. The air plants are easy to care for and just need regularly misting with a fine spray.

As a central table arrangement in a sunny space, small succulents or cacti, arranged in a shallow bowl, will need only minimal maintenance, but look very interesting. One can easily make a unique and individual display. It is rather like the creation of a landscape in miniature.

There are so many positives to this new trendapart from being able to actively take care of plants without having to face the winter weather. Growing vegetables inside is a good way for children to learn about nature and be involved in growing food – even on rainy days. Young children will have a greater knowledge of how food is grown rather than it just appearing in supermarkets.

In many warmer European cities where most of the accommodation is in apartments, the residents cultivate a few essential herbs in window boxes. In the UK where it is colder, Basil, Parsley, Oregano, Chives and Thyme can be grown inside on a sunny windowsill if you water and mist the plants regularly.

Happy gardening!

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highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee.

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MONEY MATTERS

Spring Clean

An early for your finances

I thought I would offer some thoughts on the things you should be doing as you recover from Christmas and before the new tax year begins even though we are few months away from April.

ISA’s

• It is an allowance which if not used each tax year is lost. (Currently £20,000) • You can mix up allowance between a Cash and Stocks & Shares ISA if that helps.

• Remember you can convert Cash ISA’s into Stocks & Shares ISA’s or vice versa, as once transferred they retain their historical ISA status.

• ISA’s are very useful products when investing for the short, medium and long term.

• You can decide the risk structure for your investments.

GIFTING

• If you want to gift from your estate then you have multiple options.

• You have a £3,000 ‘Gift Allowance’ each year, plus you can carry forward any unused annual gift allowance from the previous year, but only 1 years’ worth.

• Gift £250 to anyone you like.

• You also have marriage gift allowances.

PENSION SAVINGS

• Investing in a Pension plan benefits from tax relief at the rate you pay income tax.

• There is a ceiling on how much you can invest each year as an individual, currently £40,000.

• Yes you can, if available and appropriate, carry forward previous year’s unused relief – but it is wise to seek advice on how this is calculated first.

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Kevin Cunningham Bleathwood IFA Ltd pension and still benefit from tax relief – many of my clients do this for their children and grandchildren.

FINAL TIP - 2018 WISHES

• Have fun and create 2 or 3 wishes for 2018 – everyone tends to undertake resolutions and sadly fail – I recommend you create ideas on things you want to not what you should do.

• Write them down on a card for example and display them, on the fridge door or somewhere prominent so they keep reminding you to make them happen.

• Life is not a rehearsal.

These are just a few tips or hints. We do suggest it may be wise you seek advice before undertaking any major steps with your finances. In a collection of recent reports it has shown that taking Independent Financial Advice potentially adds value to the decisions you make in the long term. It could help you plan and undertake the appropriate steps which are relevant to your circumstances and requirements.

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PET’S CORNER

Caring For an Older Dog When your dog ages, it begins to slow down and generally puts on weight. It may struggle with arthritis, making it difficult to move around with ease, particularly during the colder months.

So what can you do to alleviate the symptoms of old age for your dog? Here are a few ideas that could put the spring back in their step.

Glucosamine and chondroitin Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements can aid movement by protecting your dog’s cartilage, lubricating their joints, and easing the pain of arthritis. It may take a while to get into their system, so it needs to be taken regularly. Individual needs vary, however, so speak to your vet, as they’ll be able to tell you the recommended dosage for your pet.

Check their diet A dog’s nutritional needs change as they age, and you may find that as they become less active, the requirement for protein reduces. If your dog doesn’t want to eat one large meal a day, you could try offering them two or three smaller meals – this

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Keep exercising Even though they’re slowing down, it’s important to exercise regularly. This may mean having shorter, more frequent walks, rather than one long outing every day. Your pet will benefit from the fresh air and exercise, whatever the distance you walk.

Caring for an older dog isn’t difficult.

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QUALITY DAY TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS from Roberts Travel Group Please find below our great short breaks and holidays departing from June to September, as well as a small selection of our day trips We have something to suite all tastes and budgets.

We also include free home collection on all holidays of 4 days or more if you live within 15 miles of Hugglescote.

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4.06 Bournemouth & Exbury Gardens & Railway (5 days) £405 4.06 Golden Age of Railways, Canals & Rivers (5 days) £385 4.06 Skegness & the Lincolnshire Coast (5 days) £315 9.06 London: Trooping the Colour (3 days) £215 11.06 Guernsey & the Isle of Sark (6 days) £695 11.06 Whitby & River Tees Cruise (5 days) £425 18.06 Llanddudno, Snowdonia & Chester Cruise (5 days) £379 19.06 Settle to Carlisle, the Lakes and Hadrian’s Wall (5 days) £379 20.06 Ladies Day at Royal Ascot (2 days) £199 25.06 Cardigan Bay & Aberglassney House & Gardens (5 days) £365 25.06 June Kentish Ales, Rails & Secret Wartime Tunnels (5 days) £449 26.06 Jersey & Guernsey by Air (8 days) £899 29.06 Sidmouth & Forde Abbey Gardens (5 days) £415

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2.07 Southport & Liverpool River Explorer (5 days) £345 2.07 Weymouth & the Swanage Railway (5 days) £485 7.07 Hampton Court Flower Show & Kew Gardens (2 days) £159 8.07 Highclere Castle & Windsor Boat Cruise (2 days) £165 8.07 Bournemouth, Kingston Lacey & the New Forest (5 days) £365 9.07 Torquay Steaming through the English Riviera (5 days) £415 10.07 Tall Ships in Sunderland (3 days) £249 13.07 July Liverpool & the Terracotta Warriors (2 days) £165 14.07 St Agnes Cornwall’s Coast & the Bodmin Railway (6 days) £475 16.07 July Exmouth, Seaton Tramway & Cruise (5 days) £359 16.07 Norfolk Gardens & the Lavender Harvest (4 days) £339 22.07 July Liverpool & the Terracotta Warriors (2 days) £165 23.07 Chartwell, Churchill & Chatham Historic Dockyard (5 days) £455 23.07 Waterways of Cheshire & North Wales (5 days) £415 28.07 Ilfracombe Devon Cruise & Cream (5 days) £325 30.07 Eastbourne, Pashley Manor Gardens & 1066 Country (5 days) £345 30.07 Welsh Wool & Tenby Taster (5 days) £399

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4.08 Scarborough, Whitby & the Yorkshire Moors Railway (2 days) £159 6.08 Southsea, Chichester & Harbour Cruise (5 days) £399 6.08 Weston Super Mare & Longleat House & Gardens (5 days) £389 8.08 Great Yarmouth (5 days) £319 10.08 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Rail & Steam (4 days) £389 12.08 Bournemouth, Athelhampton & the Isle of Wight (6 days) £545 13.08 Bideford & the Gardens of North Devon (5 days) £359 13.08 Scarborough & the North York Moors Railway (5 days) £365 13.08 St Annes on Sea, Lune Aqueduct & Keighley & Worth Railway (5 days) £369 20.08 Babbacombe Steam & Cruise (5 days) £289 20.08 Severn Valley Railway & the Shakespeare Express (2 days) £159 20.08 Warners Alvaston Hall (5 days) £445 20.08 Isle of Wight & Osborne House (5 days) £439 24.08 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Rail & Steam (4 days) £429 25.08 Eastbourne, Michelham Priory & 1066 Country (7 days) £499 27.08 Durham, Beamish & Crook Hall (5 days) £395 27.08 Great Railways of Devon & Cornwall (5 days) £485

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17.09 Weymouth, Mapperton House & Cream Tea (5 days) £435 22.09 Cornish Cruise & Cream (5 days) £299 22.09 Llandudno & the Welsh Mountain Railway (5 days) £395 24.09 Warners Littlecote House Hotel (5 days) £435 27.09 Isle of Man (5 days) £459 29.09 Buck Palace, London Eye & Windsor Castle (2 days) £179 29.09 Mary Rose, Portsmouth Dockyard & Spinnaker Tower (2 days) £149 30.09 Highland & Lowland Railway (8 days) £755 30.09 Isles of Scilly & Tresco Abbey Gardens (7 days) £799 CALL R FO NOW ULL OUR F URE 23.03 Emmerdale Studio Tour & Leeds H BROC

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01.02 Beautiful the Musical “Based on the Carole King story” at Birmingham Hippodrome 03.02 Camden Market 04.02 World of Wedgewood plus a visit to the Wedgewood Factory Outlet Store 10.02 Salford Quays & Lowry Gallery 11.02 Mystery Tour with a 3 course Sunday Lunch 12.02 Bakewell on Market Day 17.02 Greenwich at your Leisure 18.02 York National Railway Museum & York City 22.02 Easton Walled Gardens Snowdrops & Boundary Mills 24.02 London Science & History Museum or Hyde Park 27.02 Winter Warmer Cruise in the Peak District with Lunch included 03.03 Shrewsbury 04.03 Kew Gardens Orchid Festival 07.03 Bury Market & Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Centre 09.03 “Florimania” at Hampton Court Palace (Includes admission into the Palace, Gardens and Maze) 10.03 London: The Shard’s Champagne Experience plus free time to shop (minimum age 18yrs) 10.03 London: Oxford Street Shopping 11.03 Mothers Day Sunday Lunch and Trent River Cruise 11.03 Crufts 2018 (General admission plus “best in show”) 16.03 NEC Birmingham: Stitching, Sewing and Hobby crafts 16.03 Cheltenham Gold Cup Day - Best Mates Admission 16.03 Cheltenham Gold Cup Day -Tattersalls Admission 17.03 Herefo.03ket, A River Wye Cruise with Cream Tea 18.03 Welsh Steam Train & Afternoon Tea, plus free time in Llangollen 18.03 York Medieval City 20.03 Peak District Explorer: Castletown, Buxton and Bakewell 22.03 Evita The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

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£43 25.03 Harry Potter Studio Tour £66 28.03 Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Terracotta Warriors £47 29.03 London Zoo £59 £59 30.03 Easter Gathering “All aboard the Danny” 31.03 Skegness Seaside £22 31.03 Disney on Ice at Birmingham Genting Arena £65 01.04 Harry Potter Studio Tour £66 £25 02.04 Bridlington Seaside 03.04 Spalding & Springfield’s Shopping Village £22 06.04 Whitby Seaside £25 06.04il War Horse at Nottingham Theatre Royal £85 07.04 Cheddar Gorge & Caves £43 07.04 London Hyde Park £25 07.04 London West End Show: 42nd Street £118 07.04 London West End Show: Lion King £125 08.04 Adam Henson’s Farm Park & Bourton on the Water £36 12.04 James Herriott World Museum ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ with free time in Thirsk £34 13.04 Torvill & Dean’s Dancing on Ice at Arena Birmingham £79 14.04 Torvill & Dean’s Dancing on Ice at Arena Birmingham £79 14.04 Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle £47 14.04 RHS Cardiff Flower Show £39 15.04 Chester City £23 15.04 Chester Zoo £44 18.04 Yorkshire Delights: Knaresborough & Harrogate £23 21.04 Emmerdale: The Tour with time in Esholt Village £59 21.04 Portobello Market & Nottinghill £25 22.04 Stratford upon Avon £22 27.04 Brick Lane Wartime Music Hall “St Georges Day Celebrations & Afternoon Tea” £75 28.04 Skegness Seaside Special £22 29.04 Stream in the Sky, followed by Sunday Lunch £55 All prices are per person

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2. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking all the time and drawing in the rest of the flour, until you have a smooth batter which is about the consistency of single cream.

3. Stand the batter for about 30 mins to allow the starch grains in the flour to soften and expand – this will give a lighter pancake. If the batter has thickened slightly then whisk in a splash of milk.

SWEET Choc ‘n’ nuts – spread warmed pancakes with chocolate and hazelnut spread then fold into quarters.

Drizzle with warmed chocolate sauce and serve with toasted hazelnuts.

Orange cream – heat 4tbsp thin-shred marmalade with 150ml orange juice in a frying pan and simmer for a few minutes until syrupy. Fold the pancakes and add to the pan, turning to coat in the syrup. Serve topped with whipped cream or crème fraiche.

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5. Cook for 1-2 minutes until small air bubbles appear in the pancake then flip it over and cook for a further minute until golden. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, serving the pancakes as they are cooked or interleaving with baking paper and keeping warm in a low oven.

SAVOURY Cheese and bacon melts – add 2tsp dried Italian herbs to the pancake batter. Fill each cooked pancake with some grated Cheddar and 2 rashers crisply fried smoked bacon rashers. Fold over and pop in a hot oven for 10 mins until the cheese has melted.

Tuna parcels – place a spoonful of canned flaked tuna fish in the centre of each cooked pancake and top with some canned sweetcorn and chopped spring onion.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS Our new exhibition features Ann Ayre Hely, born Ann Ayre Bradshaw, in Ravenstone in 1819. In August 1851 she married the village surgeon, an Irishman called Dr Hely.

Three years later he was tragically killed when he accidentally drank poison thinking it was sherry. In March 1855, the now widowed Ann volunteered to go out as a nurse to tend the sick and injured soldiers of the Crimean War. When the war ended in 1856, she returned to England and nursed Florence Nightingale for a while. She went on to work as a housekeeper in some aristocratic households and eventually came to live in Ravenstone Hospital (almshouses) in 1889. Come and find out more about this extraordinary lady.

The Museum has received a batch of coloured slides, taken in 2001, of nearly all NW Leicestershire’s non-conformist churches and chapels. These are being digitised and put on our photographic archive. This is only part of an enormous collection now totalling over 3,000 images, both past and present.

We are in the process of finalising our summer programme of town history walks. On Wednesday July 4th at 7 p.m. the walk will be the popular ‘Ashby, the Spa Town’. Details of other walks will be published in the next issue.

FRIENDS OF ASHBY MUSEUM Our next talk is by Wendy Freer on Anne Ayre Hely on 14th March. Looking well ahead, on the 9th May, the second annual talk will be on Leicestershire windmills.

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SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST

Archivists at work It’s great having thousands of paper and digital documents and photos, but an archive is only useful if everything is filed and catalogued in a way that enables it to be found. Trust volunteers meet fortnightly on Monday evenings to progress the Swannington Archive.

There are lots of tasks: Scanning - Our scanning expert works through one tray at a time, sorting documents into date order and deciding what to scan. Sometimes we place large documents on the floor and photograph them.

Referencing - One volunteer allocates the reference numbers. Digital copies of multi-page documents are combined into a single file.

Cataloguing - Two volunteers enter document details (such as name, description, theme, author, place of origin) in the catalogue. They also file the paper documents in archival quality (acid free) pockets to reduce deterioration over time.

Indexing - One very patient volunteer reads documents and painstakingly records every person

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named in an index. This enables everything about an individual to be traced. Thus a farmer might also appear in chapel, school and village event records.

Archive Group members are fascinated by some of the documents relating to the school, chapels, railways and world wars. There are more than 1,250 entries in the catalogue and a long way to go, which is why it would be great if we had a couple more volunteers for this captivating work.

For more information about our activities please contact swanningtonresearch@gmail.com or ring 07936 669 276.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

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FRI FEB 2 AND SAT FEB 3 A traditional family Pantomime presented by The Palace Players. Evening performances start at 7.30pm and Saturday matinee performance starts at 2.30pm. Tickets: £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for children. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE

SUN FEB 4 Open to the public from 9.00am until midday.

For more details or to book a stall contact Jackie on 07926 357005

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FILM NIGHT

GOD’S OWN COUNTRY (15) FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00

This 2017 British drama was the winner of the ‘world cinema directing award’ at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The plot follows a young sheep farmer in Yorkshire whose life is transformed by the arrival of a

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Romanian migrant worker.

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.

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FRI FEB 9 AND SAT FEB 10 A traditional family Pantomime presented by The Palace Players. Evening performances start at 7.30pm and Saturday matinee performance starts at 2.30pm. Tickets: £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for children. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

PALACE BINGO

FRI FEB 23 A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm! Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE

SAT FEB 24 A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence Doors & bar open at 7.00pm with 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.

Regular Bookings Monday

Thursday

Contact Bridget Smith on (0116) 2318720 0r (07912) 480959

Hodgetts on (01530) 260672.

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm.

‘Weightwatchers’ class – 7pm-8pm.

Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am-3.30pm.

Focussing 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 details

Seated Exercise – 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Enhance your posture, increase strength and flexibility; improve mobility by developing greater range of movement whilst having fun!Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367

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

Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm.

Contact Curtis Smith on (07870) 498110 or (01455) 291656.

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

NEW - Falls Prevention Class – 1.30-3.00pm

Commencing 21st February until 15th August.

Contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email christophermawbey@nwleicestershire.gov.uk for futher details.

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

Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: 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.

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

Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 or e.mail jwyld@weight-watchers.co.uk

Friday

Tai Chi 10am – 11am.

Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

Childrens Dance Classes

Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm.

Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School of Dance on (01455) 636514, 07949 121442 or office@rochelle-dance.com

Monthly Bingo

NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY - February’s Palace bingo is on Friday 23rd February. 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 (Due to recommence on the 2nd Sat in March)

10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society.

So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available.

TICKET BOOKING - To book advanced tickets for any event please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. 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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QUIZ

Nicknames 1.

On which TV show might you come across people nicknamed the Beast, the Governess, the Dark Destroyer, the Sinnerman and the Vixen?

2.

Taken from the small red flower he would draw on his messages, what is the nickname of the literary character of Sir Percy Blakeney?

3.

In January 2009, it was revealed that Prince Charles referred to an Asian member of his polo club by what nickname - a nickname that a number of people deemed to be racist?

4.

Qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 2006, which national football team are nicknamed the Soca Warriors?

5.

Completed in 2003, the London skyscraper called 30 St Mary Axe is commonly known by what foodrelated nickname?

6.

Which 1997 film has a two-word title that is a nickname for the US government agency called the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System?

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Which snooker player is nicknamed 00-147?

Gripper, Gonch and Zammo were all nicknames of characters in which BBC TV series?

In which district of London would you find Aorangi Terrace, a grassed banked area that has been known by a number of different nicknames in recent years?

10. Which blues musician was born McKinley

Morganfield in 1913, but took his stage name from a childhood nickname he got given due his habit of playing in a local creek?

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YOUR VOICE / YOUR VISION / OUR GOAL

Chamber Event to kick start your 2018!

NEW funding available for SME’s in Leicestershire.

23rd February 8.00am Breakfast Event Stephenson College Guest Speaker Andrew Bridgen MP With an update on the National scene and how the ‘Midlands Engine’ can help grow the economy.

Guest Speaker - Lewis Stringer from The British Business Bank With information on NEW funding available for SME’s in Leicestershire to help the ‘Midlands Engine’ thrive.

Where: Stephenson College - Coalville When: 7:45am - Bacon Cobs / Tea / Coffee will be served with the event starting at around 8.15am and should conclude by 9.45am.

Costs: FREE to members / £5 Non members (Refunded if taking membership on the day at £75) To register for the event, please email: peter.bourne@nwleicschamber.co.uk

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A WALK IN THE FOREST suppplied by Liz Roberts

Exploring

Charnwood Noon Column

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W Within the National Forest there are 6 Noon Columns - each is ccarved from English Oak to reflect the character of the landscape in which it sits. Over the next ffew months we will be visiting 6 different areas of the National Forest to take a short stroll around the t site of each of the columns.

We start with the Charnwood Noon No Column which is situated within Billa B Barra N Nature Reserve, close to the A511 ithi Bill t at Markfield. I loved the e smooth lines of this Noon Column and the small section of dry stone wall which has been built beside de it. Billa Barra Nature Reserve is a quiet spot with a mix of open grassland, young woodland and a wonderful er old copse of trees on top of the hill. Our loop goes up the hill, where you can explore the rocky ou outcrops, p , before heading down and circling the nature reserve.

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This short walk takes about 30 minutes. It starts at the small car park off Billa Barra Lane reached by turning off the A511 towards Stanton n Under Bardon (just after Redgate Animal Sanctuary and then first left into Billa Barra Lane). The postcode for Sat Nav users is LE67 9PD. Take the obvious path on the left of the car park which leads past a signboard, down a short sh path, and out to the open hillside where you will see the Noon Column (1). Walk past the column and up the lu hill heading towards a bench on the hillside. As you near the bench bear left and follow lo the grassy path up to a wooden kissing gate (2)) leading into the copse of trees. You need to turn tu immediately left after this gate, but before you do so you may like to spend a few minutes exploring the hilltop (3). o

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Follow a very narrow path tthat runs downhill beside quite it a steep dip. Pass by a small m wooden gate on your le left o reach a keeping straight on to second gate. Go through this gate into an area of g grassland - you will see a green metal gate on your left. Turn Tu right and d ffollow ll th the path across the grass a as it bears left to reach a gateway leading g out onto the lane. Don’t go through this gateway ew - instead turn right, walk fo or a few yards, then go through a wooden kissing n gaate on your left ft that leads into young woodland.

A wide ride takes you through the woodland, slowly o arccing round to the right (you will soon hear/see the A511 off to your left). When you see a wo ooden gate on your rright bear left so that you stay within h the woodlland (don’t go through the gate) - thiss path will take you around to a second narrrower pa d through the gate and turn left to cross gate. Go th bridge (4). After crossing the bridge a wooden w ge urn right tu ht to head back up the hillside on a grassy ra paath, gradually bearing left, to reach anotherr wooden w en kissing gate on the brow of the hill. Go hrough th g this (you can now see the noon column below b w you) and turn left to go through another th gate g e leading onto a wide grassy ride. Follow this ride g back downhill (5). After a straight d section it bends around to the rightt and then ends at a stile after which c emerges behind the grassy bank n at the far right hand end of the e car park.

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All walks are checked before publication but please be aware thhat paths may change over time and with the seasons.

Walks for all in the Heart of the Forest

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

February

Thursday 1st February Funhouse Comedy Club

An evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms with Nathan Caton, Steve Hall, James Sherwood and Steff Todd and compere Spiky Mike.

Doors open 7.30pm for 8.15pm start. Food available 7.30pm to 8pm.

For more information call 01530 415 039 or 0115 952 5050 or visit www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

Friday 2nd February Hambledon Productions present ‘Steptoe and Son’

Now it’s time to relive some of their finest misadventures through this brand-new production. Tickets online and on the door £12 or £10 concessions. 7.30pm at Century Theatre, Coalville. See www. centurytheatre.co.uk

Monday 5th February St Helen’s Heritage Talks

‘Music of the Tudor Period’.

A talk by Dr Nick Gravestock All talks beginning at 7.30pm in the Hastings Room in the Community Heritage Centre, £3 including light refreshments. Visit www.sthelensheritage.co.uk for details.

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Tuesday 6th February Shuttlewood Clarke’s Book Exchange

Bring your unwanted books and choose from a selection of preloved donated titles between 10am and midday. Entry is free but they welcome a donation per book taken. Light refreshments available to purchase. Contact Helen Baxter on 01530 244 914 or email: helen@ shuttlewood-clarke.org

Wednesday 7th February Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

‘Venice & Croatia’ by Colin Hobday.

Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe College, North Street from 7.30pm to 9pm. £2 entry fee per meeting. All welcome.

For further information please call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197.

Sunday 11th February Remembrance Service

Ashby Methodist Church are holding a service remembering all those we have lost, especially in the last year. The service starts at 3pm.

Thursday 15th February Author talk at Coalville Library

Crime fiction novelist Elly Griffiths will be giving a talk about her latest Dr Ruth Galloway novel, followed

by book signing from 1pm to 2pm.

Booking is essential for this free event. Contact the library on 0116 305 3565 or email: coalvillelibrary@ leics.gov.uk

Thursday 15th February The Sence Valley Supper Club

Enjoy fine food and good company.

The club welcomes new members, old friends and acquaintances alike to its monthly culinary evenings.

February’s venue is ‘The Link’, Measham, DE12 7HR. 7pm start with the meal at 7.30pm. They use shared transport where possible.

For further information, please contact Jane Boyce – 07967 489 235 or email jane_boyce@hotmail. co.uk

Friday 16th February Century Cinema presents: Whisky Galore (PG)

The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, where gloom sets in as their wartime rationing of whisky runs out. Tickets online and on the door £3.50. 7.30pm at Century Theatre, Coalville. See www.centurytheatre. co.uk

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Saturday 17th February Bye Bye Baby

Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, This sensational production features many of the bands worldwide hits. Tickets online are £19.50. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start at Century Theatre, Coalville. See www.centurytheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 20th February Charity Link’s A Belly Full of Laughs

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

Comedian Anthony King and guest stars. Tickets are £25 per person including a 2-course meal. To book your ticket contact Susan McEniff on 0116 222 2212 or email susan. mceniff@charity-link.

Wednesday 21st February Ashby Film Nights

and Abdul’ (PG). This film charts the true friendship between Queen Victoria (played by Judy Dench) and a young Indian Muslim. Doors and bar open at 7.00pm, film starts 7.30 pm at The Lyric Rooms in Ashby. Tickets £5 on the door or from Ashby TIC. See ashbyfilmnights.wordpress.com

Wednesday 28th February Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club

‘Derbyshire – it’s Character & Characters’ by Peter Armour.

Pithiviers Room at Ivanhoe College,

North Street from 7.30pm to 9pm. £2 entry fee per meeting. All are welcome. For further information please call Julie Nelson on 01530 588 197.

It’s FREE to put community information on this page or on our website. Please submit your full event details online at www.whatsaround.co.uk/submit-event.php. Deadline for submissions for the Community Board or What’s On pages for the March issue is Thursday 8th February. Information is published subject to space being available. We always recommend that you check with the event organiser before your visit. Whats Around cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine. For any queries please email admin@whatsaround.co.uk

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BEAUTY

Winter S.O.S.

Beauty goodies to see you through the cold spell If your skin is feeling dry and tight at the moment, a sheet mask could be just the ticket. Look for one with hyaluronic acid, which helps skin to hold on to moisture and fight the signs of ageing.

The skin689 Bio-Cellulose Hyaluron Face Mask contains hyaluronic acid, along with coconut extract and an amino acid complex to nourish skin. As with all sheet masks, it’s a little fiddly to use, but feels lovely and refreshing when it’s on and the end results are definitely worth it. Softer, more hydrated skin, in just 20 minutes.

And at £5.90, it’s an affordable weekend treat. See www.skin689.com.

An American skincare brand has released the world’s first vegan, plant-based topical collagen formula. Algenist’s serum is designed to replace lost collagen and contains Omega-rich microalgae oil. As with many things, there’s no long-term gain without short-term pain. In my case this meant that I had to contend with several large pimples breaking out in the first few days of using the serum. However, my skin soon got used to it, and did look plumper, smoother and much more refreshed after just a couple of weeks. All in all, I’m impressed. Genius Liquid Collagen is available from www.SpaceNK. com for £90.

Central heating and icy winds don’t just wreak havoc on your skin - they can also leave your hair feeling dry and lacklustre. Faith in Nature’s Seaweed & Citrus Shampoo and Conditioner include natural extracts, such as wild harvested seaweed to ‘feed’ your hair with minerals and antioxidants. As with all Faith in Nature products, they’re free from parabens and harsh ingredients, so very gentle.

Suitable for all hair types, they leave your locks feeling healthier, smoother and shinier. £5.35 each from www.faithinnature.co.uk Sore, cracked hands can be a real pain over the colder months.

Unfortunately, some hand creams can actually make the situation worse, particularly if they contain artificial perfumes. Dermalex is a specialist skincare range aimed at sufferers of conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. The Hand Irritation Cream can help with dry, cracked skin, itching and other signs of irritation. You’ll also want to look for a gentler hand wash or soap that doesn’t contain sodium lauryl sulphate, which can dry your skin and aggravate skin conditions. From £12.99, www.dermalex.co.uk.

It may be cold outside, but it won’t be long before it’s time to pack the winter woollies away for a few months. If you’ve been neglecting your nails under warm gloves, now’s the time to treat them to some TLC. Nails Inc Superfood NailKale Base Coat is enriched with kale, aloe vera, lemon, ginseng, pomegranate and grape extracts to nourish and strengthen your nails. Use it on its own for a glossy nude finish, or as a base coat for your favourite coloured polish. £15, www.nailsinc.com.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Hidden

gems

We usually focus on new releases for our book reviews, but this time we’ve scoured the back catalogues for a few gems you might have missed.

Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel

Harry Potter series JK Rowling, illustrated by Jim Kay

From Kirsten – child actor turned travelling thespian – to aspiring doctor Jeevan, the novel tells the individual stories of several people before, during and after a pandemic that wipes out most of the population. Gripping, beautiful and all too plausible, Station Eleven is a must for fans of Margaret Atwood, Erin Morgenstern and Suzanne Collins.

There can’t be many people who haven’t heard of the boy wizard by now. If you’re a fan, you might want to consider upgrading your paperbacks for the hardbacks illustrated by Jim Kay. Kay’s illustrations are superb and incredibly detailed. Prefer e-readers? Check out the Kindle in Motion editions, which animate parts of the illustrations, so you can watch Harry fly through the air in hot pursuit of the golden snitch while you’re reading.

The Crow Road Iain Banks The Crow Road covers some pretty big themes – love, death, religion, drugs and fractured families being just a few of them. Prentice McHoan returns home for his grandmother’s funeral and soon gets drawn into trying to solve the mystery of his Uncle Rory’s disappearance. It’s a dark, intense novel and far from an easy read, but the wit and sheer beauty of the writing could well make it one of your all-time favourites.

Why Mummy Drinks Gill Sims Gill Sims is the author of a hugely successful Facebook blog – Peter and Jane’s Mummy. Why Mummy Drinks was released last autumn and quickly became a bestseller.

Written in diary format, it tells the story of Ellen, a 39 year old mum of two, who’s trying to balance work and children, while navigating playground politics, irritating in-laws and an ex-boyfriend. The ensuing drama is extremely funny and very relatable if you’re a parent who isn’t quite ready to hang up her dancing shoes.

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles Agatha Christie If last year’s hit film Murder on the Orient Express has tempted you to dip into the works of Agatha Christie, why not start with her very first novel? Published in 1920 and set during World War I, it introduces readers to the brilliant mind of Belgian refugee Hercule Poirot. The murder of a woman has everyone pointing the finger at one man. It’s down to Poirot to find out the real culprit before it’s too late. While The Mysterious Affair at Styles is not considered Christie’s finest work, there are still plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked.

Cuckoo Song Frances Hardinge Cuckoo Song was first published in 2014, the year before Frances Hardinge’s Costa Award-winning novel The Lie Tree. Eleven year old Triss wakes up from an accident to find things aren’t as they were.

She can’t satisfy her immense hunger for a start; her sister is terrified of her; and even her dolls have turned against her. Is she going mad, or is the truth even more terrifying? A thoroughly enjoyable, fantastical read, Cuckoo Song is sure to prove a hit with fans of Neil Gaiman and Angela Carter.

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