Whats Around Magazine June 2018

ISSUE 155 JUNE 2018

Serving Ibstock | Ravenstone | Heather | Coleorton | Swannington Hugglescote | Packington | Normanton le Heath and surrounding areas

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NEW Timber Festival Gardening Tips This month’s local walk And much more….

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Bel CantoYouth Choir – formed from several schools in the Coalville Family of Schools | Desford Colliery Band - top class brass band | Justice Beach – classic jazz and swing hits | Idle Empire – Indie folk band | 80s Sensation Soul - funk and disco

Sit, relax, listen and be entertained | Food and drink available

Community and charity stalls | Coalville Miners’Gala marquees | Baby Big Top Circus | Children’s rides | Family entertainment and activities | Food and drink

FEATURING COALVILLE MINERS’GALA marquees showcasing the area’s heritage through

the work of local historical and heritage groups, parading of the banners and part sponsorship of the Desford Colliery Band’s performance. Part of The Leicestershire Coal Industry Welfare Trust Fund.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Welcome

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Spotlight On…

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Ibstock Surgery News

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The 1620’s House & Garden

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Ashby Museum News

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In Your Garden

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Local Business News

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What’s On

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Community Board Pet’s Corner

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Tech Tips

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Quiz

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What’s on at the Palace

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Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group

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Book Reviews

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Interior Design Tips

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Swannington Heritage Trust

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A Walk in the Forest

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Puzzle Page

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Just For Fun

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Puzzle Solutions

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Health & Fitness Advice

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Business Directory

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

Each month we turn the spotlight on a local charity or community group and share details of who they are, how they help local people and any fundraising events they have coming up. This month Leonard Cheshire Disability is our chosen charity.

Leonard Cheshire Disability is a charity supporting disabled people to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. Her Majesty The Queen has been patron of Leonard Cheshire Disability since 1980 and 2017 marked 100 years since the birth of their founder, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire. Newlands House in Netherseal is a local care home, run by the charity, and provides support to residents as well as a day service for people in the community.

On Saturday 9th June their annual summer fete will be held in the beautiful parkland grounds at Newlands House (DE12 8DA). A particular highlight of the day is the Royal Air Force Flypast, in honour of their founder, Group Captain Lord Cheshire. There are also many attractions including a Fun Dog Show, Jolly Jingles, Punch and Judy, live music, craft stalls, an outdoor cafe with BBQ and lots more for all the family to enjoy.

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Working in partnership with the Rotary Club of Ashby de la Zouch Castle on the fete, Leonard Cheshire Disability hope to raise enough funds to continue making a real difference to local people’s lives.

For more details on the charity see www.leonardcheshire.org or www.facebook.com/LeonardCheshireDisability. For info on the Fete search for ‘Netherseal Family Fun Fete’ on Facebook.

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IBSTOCK & BARLESTONE SURGERIES Minibus for Patients

Just a reminder that we run a minibus twice a week for patients on Tuesday and Friday mornings. This minibus is for patients who have no other way to get to the surgery. Our driver will pick you up from home and drop you back after your appointment. There is no cost for this service but we kindly request that you only ask to use it if you have a genuine need. If you would like more details or to book please enquire at Ibstock reception.

Hay Fever Medications

Hay fever season is here again and as part of a campaign to use NHS resources wisely, we have been asked by our local Clinical Commissioning Group, to ask patients to purchase hay fever medications rather than asking for them on prescription. They can generally be purchased cheaply in local pharmacies and supermarkets and are often much less than the cost of a prescription.

We think asking people to self-care is a fair way of utilising resources and will help to free up

valuable GP and nurse time, which can be used to deal with patients with more complex or serious health needs.

However, if you are worried or your symptoms get worse or persist you can still make an appointment to see your GP.

Nursing changes

We’re sorry to say that nurse Sandra is leaving us and we wish her all the best in her new position.

We have been fortunate to recruit two new nurses to replace her. Nurse Karen will be working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Nurse Kath will be working on Fridays. I’m sure patients will welcome both these ladies to our team.

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THE 1620s HOUSE AND GARDEN Enjoy June at The 1620s House and Garden The 1620s House and Garden is open Thursday to Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission Tickets allow entry for 12 months.

We had a busy May starting with our Plant Fair which attracted over 800 visitors…don’t forget to look out for our next one in August!

As well as the fully-furnished house and beautiful gardens, we have a really varied events diary planned: Saturday 2nd June 11am to 3:30pm

Friends Jacobean Craft Group

Engage with costumed members of the Friends Craft Group while they undertake a range of needlework.

Usual entry applies.

they recreate the sound of Elizabethan theatre music, performing music and readings from the works of Shakespeare. Tickets £8. Prebooking on 01455 290429 advised.

Sunday 3rd and Saturday 30th June 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Sunday 17th June 10:30am to 4:30pm

Nick Gravestock

Join Nick Gravestock in the Great Chamber for an afternoon of late Elizabethan and Jacobean lute and guitar music played on replica period instruments.

Usual entry applies.

Saturday 9th June 7pm

Lachrimae Consort ‘Celebrating Shakespeare’

Join the six musicians of the celebrated Lachrimae Consort alongside Richard Ollier and John Seeley as

Meet the Hawkwise Owls

Come and meet the Hawkwise Owls in a beautiful setting. Handle these silent hunters yourself in this interactive day for all the family. £2 uplift applies.

Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for other planned events. We look forward to welcoming customers old and new. Visit www.doningtonleheath.org.uk for more details and ticket prices.

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A warm welcome & delicious home cooked food or tea & cake awaits you in our tearoom.

Visit knittiquip wool shop for a knit & natter workshop or purchase some of our own Alpaca wool.

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Up & Coming Events Kids Crafts

29thMay 2pm-4pm 01stJune 10am-12pm

Crafting workshops for kids during the school holidays.

Father’s Day 17th June Spoil the man of the house to an all-male inspired breakfast, afternoon tea or Sunday lunch & let us worry about the washing up.

Charity Music Night June Local artists perform whilst you sit back & enjoy delicious canapes.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS Like everyone else, the Museum volunteers were very sorry to hear of the death of Gillian Petzan. She was a good friend to the Museum and she left us some items, including the famous Santa Claus post box, which we will put on display this Christmas.

We have also taken some photographs of the inside of the toy shop (Bobby White’s), which will be on our website before too long.

There have been really positive reviews of Julie Barnett’s art work in the Loudoun Gallery. The exhibition comes to an end at the beginning of June, to be followed by a two month display on local archaeology.

This is part of the National Archaeology Fortnight held in July.

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Places on our two town history walks are steadily being filled. There is still room for a few more so if you would like to spend an enjoyable evening finding out about Ashby’s rich history do get in touch, either by calling in to the Museum or calling on 01530 560 090 to book a place.

On Wednesday July 4th, Ken Hillier leads a Spa Town walk focussing on the development of the Ivanhoe Baths and the Hastings Hotel – later to be renamed the Royal Hotel. Then, on Wednesday August 8th, Robert Jones will lead a general town history walk. Both walks start at the Museum at 7pm and cost £4.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Palm trees

Having had a splash of summer weather I shall continue my series about trees by discussing some tropical looking options.

Some ‘Palm’ trees such as, Trachycarpus fortunei, the Cabbage Palm also known as the Torbay Palm, it has large fan shaped dark green leaves and is hardy. It has the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a wonderful structural plant, great for creating a tropical holiday feel in a garden. This particular tree originates from China and survives up to minus 12 degrees and will stand a windy coastal location, but not cold northerly winds.

Trachycarpus fortunei is not actually a Palm even though it looks like it is. Readily available, you can buy on line or through specialist nurseries such as bigplantnursery.co.uk. Similarly Trithinax campestris is also hardy and is grown throughout the UK and will give a ‘tropical’ feel to a planting scheme and is useful as it will also put up with a heavy soil which we tend to have locally.

For a ‘moveable’ tropical scene try Chamaerops humilis (Dwarf Mediterranean fan palm) in a nice pot. This striking specimen tolerates some shade,

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ad so is useful if you do not have a south facing spot but still want to give the impression of a hot climate. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) and is hardy. Alternatively Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm) is very elegant and also has the AGM and will be OK in a pot for a couple of years. The latter is not fully hardy but if it is in a pot, can be moved around to a sheltered position in winter months and be given added protection from the cold.

Free draining soil (not our local clay) is generally necessary for a Palm’s success. If you do plant into clay soil then work in a lot of compost, grit and sand to help with drainage and prevent the roots sitting in water during the winter. The Palms generally should be placed in full sun and will need watering while the roots establish and until the new leaves grow, but then are generally drought tolerant. To tidy the plant and keep it neat, cut off dead foliage in spring.

To protect the non hardy plants in winter you should tie the palm leaves together to protect the crown of the plant. For most Palms the growth comes from the crown which is why it is important to protect this area from cold winter temperatures, wet and snow. In addition the crown can be packed with straw and a fleece tied around the whole plant.

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Jane Weaver and This Is The Kit head up the chance to see some of the most exciting new music live in an intimate woodland setting, including the enchanting Eyrie Stage raised between the trees.

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Ashby-based ‘The Flooring And Bed Company – Fabco’ gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis An Ashby De La Zouch‐based firm has received

a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Last week, Fabco tweeted Theo about their business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet

by Theo to his 500,000 Twitter followers.

The weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has over 2200 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK. Business and retail entrepreneur, Theo retweeted Fabco’s message to his almost 500,000 followers and as a result, @Flooringandbed has 100’s more followers and extra orders for their home interior and furnishing products, and they only won this recognition 2 days ago!!

Tony & Ed of Fabco said, “We’ve only been in business 3 1/2 years and have received fabulous support from the local people of Ashby and the surrounding villages. It’s great to have support from Theo because it’s been tough trying to raise our profile and Theo has recognised our

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in

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Tuesday 5th June Ibstock Networking Group

A morning of networking to build up contacts and help grow your business.

9am tea/coffee/juice and open network. 9.30am start £6 charge with free parking on site at Ibstock Town Cricket Club. For details contact Alisha on 01530 267300 or networking@ ibstock.org.uk

Thursday 7th June Walk & Talk in Nature Friendship Group

A gentle and friendly walk around Sence valley by local volunteer Roger.

This walk will focus on ‘Beautiful Orchids in Bloom’. 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

Thurs 7th & Tues 26th June Grace Dieu School and Nursery Open Days

Have a tour and talk to members of staff and see why they are the only Sunday Times Top 100 Independent Prep School in Leicestershire and why their Nursery is rated Outstanding by the ISI. Contact May Docherty on admissions@gracedieu.com or call 01530 222 276 to book your place.

Friday 8th June An Evening of Mediumship

Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings and is appearing at Century Theatre at 7.30pm. Contact Century Theatre on Century.theatre@leics.

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gov.uk or call 01530 278 444 for more information and to book tickets.

Friday 8th June Packington Film Night

The drama/comedy film ‘What we did on our Holiday’ is showing at Packington Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Adults £4 and children £2. Tea and coffee served from 7pm from £1.

Sat 9th & Sun 10th June Open Osgathorpe

The event runs from 12pm to 5pm and includes open gardens, cream tea’s, a plant sale, cake stall, book sale, ice creams and licensed bar. It is £3pp and under 16s go free. For more information email osgathorpevillage@ gmail.com

Saturday 9th June Plant Hunter’s Fair

Based at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage centre. Open from 10am to 4pm. Pay and display parking charge applies.

Entry costs £1pp and under 16s go free. For more information contact Bosworth Battlefield on bosworth@ leics.gov.uk or call 01455 290 429.

Weds 13th to Sat 16th June Coalville Adult School Drama Group

Present ‘Fathers Day’, a comedy by Eric Chapell. Divorcé Henry is disturbed by his son Matthew and ‘punk/goth’ girlfriend and sparks soon fly with the arrival of Henry’s ex-wife too. Tickets cost £8 Concessions £6 and they are available from The Hermitage Coffee lounge (01530 460 992) or Ashby Tourist Information Centre

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(01530 411767). Tickets are cheaper online at www.casdg.org/box-office or available on the door (subject to availability).

Friday 15th June The Darkest Hour (PG)

Century Theatre are showing The Darkest Hour at 7.30pm. The film covers the early days of World War II, when newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. Tickets are £3.50 and available by emailing century. theatre@leics.gov.uk or via telephone: 01530278444

Saturday 16th June Fashion Show

Come along to St. Michael’s Church in Ravenstone at 2pm and see a lovely collection of high street brand clothes at reduced prices. Enjoy fun and refreshments and choose a new outfit! Tickets are £5 from 01530 452 993 or 01530 837 830 or you can pay on the door.

Sat 16th to Sun 17th & Sat 23rd to Sun 24th June Soldier’s Camp

Step back in time as 15th century Yorkist soldiers and their followers are brought to life in an authentically dressed period camp by Les Routiers de Rouen at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 11am until 3.30pm.

This event is included in general admission price. Contact Bosworth Battlefield on bosworth@leics.gov. uk or via telephone: 01455 290 429 for further information.

Sunday 17th June Celebrating the Return 2014-18

Leicestershire Co-op Brass Band will perform at Century Theatre to delight the audience with a rising tribute to troops from the Great War. There will be poetry readings, archives, exhibitions and film clips to make this event a wonderful end to the 100 year anniversary of World War l.

Performance starts at 7.30pm and refreshments will be available Tickets: £8.00 - available by calling The Box Office on 01530 278444.

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

June’s venue is Barnacles in Hinckley, LE10 3JA. 7pm start with the meal at 7.30pm. They use shared transport where possible. For further information, please contact Jane Boyce on 07967 489 235 or email jane_boyce@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 23rd June The Path to Bosworth Field

(12years +) £12. Booking essential, call 01455 290429 or book online: http://www.bosworthbattlefield.org. uk. Contact Bosworth Battlefield on bosworth@leics.gov.uk or via telephone 01455290429 for more info.

Saturday 23rd June Rock and Roll Paradise Tour Taking you on a magical mystery tour through an era that changed the music world forever, where an amazing number of rock ‘n’ roll stars will be hitting the stage at Century Theatre from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.

Tickets are £19.50 and available from Century Theatre on century.theatre@ leics.gov.uk or via telephone: 01530 278444.

Tuesday 19th June Thringstone WI

Experienced walkers with a penchant for history can join expert Guides and enjoy Bosworth Battlefield’s extended 7.5 mile (12 km) walk. No dogs.

Please provide your own lunch and refreshments. Adults £17 Concessions

Thursday 21st June Sence Valley Supper Club

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This month they welcome guest speaker, Rachel Bennett, who will be talking about caring for feet. Visitors are welcome. The talk is at Thirngstone Methodist hall and is £5. For more information please contact Rita Daniels on thringstonewi@gmail.com

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HEARTWOOD COMMUNITY WOODFUEL GROUP

Heartwood in the Heart of the National Forest We are very lucky to live here in the heart of the National Forest and we can enjoy it because of volunteer groups such as Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group who work tirelessly to maintain the woodlands in partnership with the National Forest itself.

The group was created in March 2015 as part of the Black to Green Project and has now grown into a 90 strong team of volunteers.

The 2017/18 felling season saw Heartwood plan and lead the entire winter programme of felling within three woodlands – Willesley Wood, Donisthorpe Woodland Park & Sarah’s Wood.

Heartwood members work on a “logs for labour” basis, felling and processing the thinnings and taking a boot-full of logs home for their efforts.

The strategic direction of the group is aligned to that of the National Forest, to bring more and more of the woodlands into management using volunteer resource. A five-year plan is also being negotiated

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with the Woodland Trust to secure management of a number of woodlands within the National Forest owned by the trust.

All of this will mean significant growth for the group over the coming years, giving opportunities for volunteers to spend more and more productive time in the woods, fuelling their log burners and their souls with all the good things being in the woods means to us. If you are interested in the group please visit their webpage www.heartwoodhof.org.uk or contact them on chairman@heartwoodhof.org.uk

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INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s now time to freshen up your home! In this issue, we will focus on the hottest fresh ideas and colours to invigorate our living spaces.

To kick it off, it has to be the undeniably stunning Terrazzo! This was once so popular in the 70’s, and is now making a huge come back around the globe with bolder forms and colours.

Terrazzo worktops with denim blue pigmentation, 3D effect tri-colour cube terrazzo tiles in blush marble look, to name a few. If you are looking for new ideas, why not discover the beauty and durability of Terrazzo? Bolder colours will continue to dominate throughout 2018, With Ochre, Teal, Sage, Violet and Blush, you can turn to the chemistry of the beautiful pigments and create an invigorating colour scheme which is versatile yet eye catching.

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A WALK IN THE FOREST suppplied by Liz Roberts

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TThis Noon Column is situated vvery much in the heart of the N National Forest at Sence Valley FForest Park. It is easy to spot, being b sited right alongside tthe car park as you enter the park. The dark colours of both the column and the surround perfectly reflect the huge influence that mining has had on this area. It is a wonderful way to contrast the past with the present and d show what a difference planting the National Forest has made - walkers leaving the column can choose between tw exploring the lakes and streams of Sence Valley, le or taking the National Forest Way across the fields to t either Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve or The Diamond on Jubilee Wood. Our walk follows part a of the National n Forest Way before turning back across farmland to enter e Sence Valley.

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The walk starts from the main (top) car park at Sence Valley Forest Park - this is accessed from the A447 between Ravenstone and Ibstock (look out for the green sign on the main road just outside Ibstock). For Sat Nav users the nearest postcode is LE67 6NW. You will see the Noon Column on your right i h as you enter the car park.

Head back towards the car park entrance/exit, passing by the Noon Column (1) on your left - you u will see a narrow hard path that runs alongside the access road. Take this path and follow it as itt bends round to b the left just before reaching the main n road. The path runs through the trees parallel to the th road for a short way before reaching a wooden ba barrier leading onto a bridleway. You have now reached h the National Forest Way. Turn left and follow the bridleway b downhill, remaining on it to go

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down through the dip and cross over a pretty stre eam e (2) that feeds into the lakes e off SSence Valley.

Shortly after crossing ov over the stream, as you start back uphill, there is a footpath sign leading off to the e left. Follow this sign over a stile and around a field edge. The path kinks left after a little e while to cross another stile - taking you back ac into Sence Valley Forest Park. After crossing the stile turn right and walk for about 20 yardss b before taking a path on your left that runs through the trees (3) giving glimpses of Stonebridge Lake e off to your left. You will soon come m to o a fork in the pa path - the left hand fork leads off to the birrd hide (you might want to take a minute to see what w you u can spot out u on the water) - to continue your wallk you need tto take the right hand fork. The path th now w twists a little t before crossing an atttractive arched h bri brid dge and th then meetting a wide, hard path.

Tu urn left along the hard path to arrive at a T Junction ct with Horseshoe e Lake straight ahead of you. Turn rig ght and walk around with the lake on your leftt haand side e until you come to a stone bridge (4).

Im mmediately a after crossing the bridge turn left to ontinue around the opposite side of Horseshoe co o Ignore a fork off to your right, which leads LLake. Ig d up the hill, ll and keep on around the lake until you pass shelter. a wooden o SStraightt after the shelter turn right onto n a narrow path which twists back b and forwards leading you steeply uphill (5) - there are a couple pl of handy benches on the way iif you need a rest. At the top of th this path go past the wooden barriers ar and bear left to come back into the far end of the car park.

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In a famous novel, what name is given to the land that is made up of four countries called Winkie, Gillikin, Munchkin and Quadling?

What animated film is set in Pepperland?

Who composed Pomp And Circumstance March Number One, which later became the basis for the song Land Of Hope And Glory?

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

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PALACE SOCIAL DANCE SAT JUNE 2

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 PLAYERS

FRI 8TH & SAT 9TH JUNE

Presenting ‘The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth’, a hilarious comedy by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr. Never known for their lack of ambition, the ladies (and gentlemen) of the fictitious Farndale Avenue Dramatic Society stage Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy in their own inimitable style. The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 available in advance from The Palace or Ibstock Business Centre Tel: 01530 267300 or purchase on the door subject to availability.

LEICESTERSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST EXHIBITION SAT JUNE 9

FILM NIGHT

Organised by Dr Pam Fisher Tel 0116 252 5722. In The Centenary Room, from 10.00am –12 noon, as part of the Palace’s Community Morning.

FRIDAY 1ST JUNE

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.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (R) Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs, leading into her town, with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police.

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.

The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.

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TABLE TOP SALE SAT JUNE 16

FILM NIGHT - THE DARKEST HOUR

FRI JUNE 22

In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

PELENNA VALLEY WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR SAT JUNE 23

This world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make a welcome return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £10.00. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

THE PALACE WINE CLUB WED JUNE 27

Starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place

PALACE BINGO FRI JUNE 29

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

Everyone welcome.

Regular Bookings Monday

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Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am-3.30pm.

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

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

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm.

Focusing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367

Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon.

Richard Page on 01530 812201 or 07792 840948, e.mail: richard.page44@outlook.com for further details.

Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 834239..

‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm - 8pm.

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

Friday Tai Chi 10am – 11am.

Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

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

Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm.

Monthly Bingo

Young Pathfinders – 5pm – 6.30pm.

Jack Willett-Marshall on (07428) 183864 or (01530) 263499.

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

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!

Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or email: rosemarydebney@gmail.com

Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm.

For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on (01530) 262400 for more details.

NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY - May’s Palace bingo is on Friday 29th June. 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.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Lazy Days Wish List

Planning to stock up on books for lazy days in the sun? Add these to your wish list…

The Trick to Time Kit de Waal Mona leads a quiet life in a seaside town – making her dolls, visiting the carpenter and helping grieving mothers. But how did she get here? What happened to the spirited young woman who set out seeking adventure, and the man she fell in love with? A beautiful read with engaging characters that covers issues as diverse as grief, immigration, mental illness and love.

The Possible World Liese O’Halloran Schwarz After his mother is killed, six year old Ben tells people that his real name is Leo, and that he has another mother. But no one believes him. Doctor Lucy is struggling to come to terms with her marriage breakup when she first meets the little boy. Clare is approaching her 100th birthday and decides to tell someone the story of her life before it’s too late. Three separate characters, whose stories (past, present or future) are interlinked.

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Finding Gobi Dion Leonard This is the story of ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard and the small stray dog that joined him on his 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert. Dion becomes determined to offer the dog a home, but there’s an awful lot of red tape to get through, and then the dog disappears. This Sunday Times bestseller has also been rewritten as a picture book and as a young readers’ book, so do make sure you order the right version!

Modern Women: 52 Pioneers Kira Cochrane Modern Women is a celebration of some of the women who have shaped society and changed lives.

Women such as Tegla Loroupe, who grew up with 24 siblings and halfsiblings in Kenya, went on to win numerous marathons, and now runs a sports training programme for refugees. Activists, athletes, filmmakers and even a circus strongwoman make up the 52. You’ll read about well-known women as well as women who have been all but forgotten. In each case Cochrane has managed to unearth something new and inspiring. A fascinating read you’ll want to dip into time and time again.

Now You See Her Heidi Perks Charlotte only took her eyes off the little girl for a few minutes but when she doesn’t turn up, Charlotte is ostracised by the community and blamed by the media. And, of course, the little girl’s mother is never going to forgive her. But then the two women come under police investigation and something isn’t quite as it seems. A tension-filled thriller, with plenty of twists and turns.

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All Things Bright and Strange James Markert In the wake of WWI, Ellsworth Newberry is grieving for his wife and just wants to be left alone.

But when a strange chapel is unearthed in the woods, Ellsworth may be the only one who can lead his community in a fight against an unknown, unseen enemy. Part Christian fiction, part horror, part historical fiction, All Things Bright and Strange starts strongly, but gets lost a little bit along the way.

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SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST

Trust Open Day Sunday 10th June 2-4pm Swannington Heritage Trust has the most varied heritage offering in North West Leicestershire, including:

Hough Mill - a 200 year old windmill that has been transformed from a derelict shell to an exciting visitor attraction, where you can see and touch the machinery.

Califat Coal Mine - the 1855-1873 coal mine named after a town in Romania, with ongoing excavations of the coal mine buildings and miners’ cottages that were occupied until 1957.

Gorse Field - see the evidence of centuries of coal mining, as the depressions of the bell pits and gin pits are very visible.

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

10 Acres Of Woodland - enjoy nature in action with terrific trees, fabulous flowers and reflective ponds.

Amazing Archives - find out about the miner gaoled for running nearly naked through Swannington, the smallpox isolation hospital and historic photos.

Come along to our open day to find out more about

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Coalville Miners Gala - Sunday 24th June Our publicity tent will be at the Miners Gala in Coalville Park, which is part of the Picnic in the Park event.

Strawberry Fayre - Sunday 1st July 2pm Join us in Swannington village hall for our annual Strawberry Fayre, a village feature since 1982. Enjoy a strawberry cream tea with a glass of Pimms, then browse our stalls and games.

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