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ISSUE 154 MAY 2018

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Working on this issue I can only hope that the weather improves soon, as we have been promised, because we have news of several festivals coming up. May always signals the start of the many summer events we are lucky enough to enjoy here and this year is no exception.

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Spotlight On

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What’s on at the Palace

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Health & Fitness Advice

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Recipe of the Month

Food Gusto Festival

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Community Board

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In Your Garden

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Ibstock Surgery News

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Sausage & Cider Festival

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Pet’s Corner

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A Walk in the Forest

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Puzzle Page

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Ashby Museum News

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Book Reviews

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Puzzle Solutions

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Business Directory

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What’s On

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The 1620’s House & Garden

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19.05 The Ritz Experience with Afternoon Tea

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19.05 London at your Leisure:

The Good Food Show at Birmingham NEC 16.06 Princess Diana Kensington

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19.05 The Royal Wedding in Windsor

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17.06 Sir Winston Churchill’s Childhood Home: Blenheim Palace & Gardens

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17.06 Chester City

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20.05 Haworth 1940’s Weekend

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21.06 London’s Covent Garden

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21.06 London West End Show: Mousetrap

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21.06 London West End Show: Kiss Me Kate

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21.06 London West End Show: Tina Turner

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28.05 Skegness Seaside

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23.06 Midsummer Murder’s Guided Tour

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31.05 Woburn Safari Park

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24.06 Woburn Abbey House & Garden Show

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30.06 Mystery Seaside Tour

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02.06 Llandudno Seaside

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03.06 Whitby Seaside

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09.06 RHS Chatsworth Flower Show

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

You’ve got a friend Each month we turn the spotlight on a local charity or community group and share more details of how they support local residents and how they make a difference.

You’ve Got A Friend Leicestershire recently celebrated their first birthday. The project was kick-started by a group of like-minded musical friends who gathered together in April 2017 to promote mental health awareness in North West Leicestershire. Their achievements in their first twelve months have been impressive and they are moving forward into their second year with even more enthusiasm and passion.

The project has one specific aim; to raise awareness of mental health issues and to create a space to talk about it. Mental Health Difficulties can affect anyone at any time. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people have experienced a mental health problem at some time (mind.org.uk), and 1 in 6 people in the last week have experienced a common mental health problem (mentalhealth.org.uk). Many of us have been affected either by personal difficulties or by supporting a friend or family member.

YGAF want to encourage our community to talk to and support each other. They also want to reduce the stigma and isolation that surrounds mental health problems. They aim to raise awareness of mental health issues and to communicate through music and music events in the area having even recorded and released their own track.

Ray Whitmore, one of the core team who worked to get the project off the ground recently reflected on their first year; “In the last twelve months, You’ve Got A

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Friend has already started to make an impact in our community. After we released the track, the website launched attracting interest across the board from mental health organisations, groups and services and helped by the support of the local press.

Monthly podcasts are now available exploring real life experiences via the great work that Deborah is doing. We have launched the Mancave sessions, with Richard at the heart of capturing all the musicians signing up to show their support. We held our first public event to mark World Suicide Day with Karen successfully integrating us with established organisations and speakers. We have also successfully partnered with Hermitage FM to provide monthly social events, again supported by amazing local artists.

But most of all, people are starting to talk about their own mental health! And that is the whole purrpose of why we started. Nobody should ever feell alone. We have much more to do and some veryy exciting things are on the horizon as we enter the second year of YGAF. “ You u can find out more about You’ve Got A Friend and d their upcoming events and download their track at www.ygafleicestershire.co.uk or follow them on Facebook (YGAFLeicestershire). The group have monthly social meetings at Hermitage FM Café on the second Wednesday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

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IBSTOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBITION SAT MAY 5

from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. ‘1918 – 2018; 100 years since WW1 ended.’ A FREE exhibition, remembering those from our community who served their country in the Great War. In conjunction with Ashby and Hinckley museums and Coalville Historical Society. Light refreshments available.

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE SAT MAY 5

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.

TABLE TOP SALE SAT MAY 12

FILM NIGHT

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) FRIDAY 18TH MAY Doors and licensed bar open at 7.00pm Film Starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

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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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.

THE PALACE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WED MAY 16

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

ROYAL WEDDING THEMED COMMUNITY MORNING SAT MAY 19

As part of the Palace’s regular ‘Community Morning’, we will be showing the Royal Wedding on the big screen. Usual stalls and activities, but with a street party atmosphere!

THE OLD HAT JAZZ BAND IN CONCERT

SAT MAY 19

Some of the finest young musical talents Britain has to offer, bringing huge amounts of style and panache to a treasure trove of quintessential 1920s and ‘30s jazz classics. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a great night of high quality entertainment right on your doorstep! Tickets: £9.00 and £7.00 for concessions. Tickets can be reserved on the telephone. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

PALACE BINGO FRI MAY 25

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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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 Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 260672.

‘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.

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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!

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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 25th May. 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.

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It really is your personal choice…stay as you are and d be unhappy or take action and make it happen.

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FOOD GUSTO FESTIVAL Join the annual Ashby Food Gusto Festival on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May….

Ashby’s Food Gusto Festival returns to the Bath Grounds at the end of May with yet another fantastic line up. More than 60 producers will be there on the day with products from venison, pies, pickles, pates, farmhouse cheese, preserves, olives, artisan bread, crepes, hand crafted chocolates, patisseries to local wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more. There really is something for everyone.

entertainment includes rides, bouncy slide, face painting, henna tattoos, glitter tattoos and children can also purchase a special Gusto Bears Picnic Lunch Box which includes a roll, soft drink, cookie and fruit.

Entrance fee is just £2 for adults & children under 12 free, with the event running from 10.30-5pm on the Bath Grounds (LE65 2GP).

Wesley Ewing states “Food Gusto is all about promoting what the region has to offer in the way of high quality, local-produced food and drink. Our festivals are an explosion on the senses with lots to see and taste, giving people the chance to try new things and also to buy the best food and drink available in our region”.

This year Food Gusto has teamed up again with the Rotary Clubs of Ashby de la Zouch who will be running a Teddy Bear’s Picnic from 11-3pm at the event. At the Teddy Bears Picnic children can enjoy Punch and Judy shows and join in the ‘Find Rotary Gusto Bears Challenge’. Other children’s

ROTARY GUSTO BEARs PICNIC

Come and join the Rotary Gusto Bears Picnic at the Ashby Food Gusto Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2018.

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Clubs of Ashby-de-laZouch

Organised by Rotary Clubs of Ashby de-la-Zouch the event runs in the Gusto Bear Corner of the Ashby Food Gusto Festival. Kids can enjoy: * Punch and Judy * Prizes * Picnic lunch

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CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE, ADULTS £2 ASHBY FOOD GUSTO FESTIVAL TIMES 10:30AM-5:00PM ROTARYS GUSTO BEARS’ PICNIC 11AM-3PM

Children can also purchase the special Gusto Bear’s Picnic Lunch* (Drink, fruit, cookie, roll). * Visitors are unable to bring their own Food & Drink into the festival grounds but as well as the Children’s Gusto Bear Picnic Lunch the event offers a wide variety of hot food and drink stalls to suit all tastes.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Magnificent Magnolias

The name Magnolia comes from a famous French botanist called Pierre Magnol (1638 to 1715). Magnolia is a genus which is ancient, as proven by fossilised specimens which date back 20 million years.

Today Magnolias are a very popular tree and there is an International Magnolia Society that presently has a record of 200 species, with new species and varieties being developed all the time.

You may have recently seen Magnolia trees and bushes in flower. It is a stately looking flower, proud and upright, generously spread across the canopy of the tree with colours varying from pure white to magenta. This tree will do well in most soils so long as they are not in alkaline soil or a dry position. This means that locally in Leicestershire conditions are good with magnificent specimens growing in our acid soil.

Magnolia trees can live for 100 years. Pollination is by beetles that are attracted by the very sweet-smelling flowers. Pruning should only be done in midsummer or autumn if your Magnolia is deciduous, however if it is evergreen then prune in spring.

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Newly planted trees can take several years before they flower and excess pruning can delay flowering.

Occasionally evergreen varieties may suddenly lose lots of the leaves, which can be alarming but this is a natural process and new leaves will grow.

Temperatures less than minus 5 degrees can be fatal and certainly late frosts can damage the flowers in spring. If you have a tree that fails to blossom it may be because it is in an area that is too cold and in a frost trap. In such a position the tree will survive but the flowers will not appear. Similarly, if you have planted your tree in the shade or in very poor soil which lacks nutrients there will be little chance of flowers. Should you need to transplant your tree then the roots should be pruned in spring and a rootball of about 1 meter across and deep will give a good chance of survival. A rootball this big is of course going to be very heavy, and so machinery and strops may be required to safely make such a move.

As a last thought, to encourage you to have a Magnolia tree in your garden, I can advise that it is possible to make a delicious Magnolia Syrup. You will need Magnolia flowers, water and caster sugar. Do look up the method and recipe!

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A WALK IN THE FOREST suppplied by Liz Roberts

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TThe Mease and Sence Noon Column is sited within C Grangewood, between Overseaal and Coton in the Elms. The shape of this, our fourth column, is carved to celebrate the ch church rch spires p which hic can be viewed from the open farmland within th this area. Grangewood is a large area which combines young plantations with some lovely mature woodland nd - it is possible to amble for hours and get quite lost here so make sure to follow the directions carefully. O Our walk takes around an hour and includes a short section of the National Forest Way - we visit the noon column m near the end of the walk.

The walk starts from the car park for Grangewood Farm Forestry which is on the he road that leads from Overseal to Coton in the Elms. To find the car park you need to pass by Grangewood o Farm on your right, heading towards Coton on the Elms. l The car park for walkers is situated a little further along this road on your right hand side, it is marked by a green signboard. For Sat Nav users the nearest postcode is DE12 8BG.

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There are two exits from the car parkk into the woodland, you need to use the one which is closest to the car park entrance (1). Immediately you leave the car park the path splits take the right hand path and then quickly fork rk right onto a path of wood chip laid between logs (2) ( which leads to a small fishing pond. Walk around the th left of the pond and then follow the wide grass ride ahead keeping the open area on your left and horse h jump off to your right.

Stay on this path as it bears left to go o between b two more horse jumps and arrives at a yellow footpath marker post. Follow the arrow down ow a tree lined path. Ignore paths leading off to either side and keep straight on, passing by two more o yellow marker posts.

After the third post you enter mature broadleaved woodlaand (3) where the path th meanders through the

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trees to arrive at a sign for Top Wood.

Go through the gap by the sign to a post marking th the routes of two public footpaths o s - follow the one which goes straight ahead. At the crossroads of paths (reached re before the wooden gate) turn left onto the National Forest Way. After a short distance you go through a gate leading onto a drive v to pass by Woodridge Barn.

As the drive startss to bear right look to your left where you will see a stile leading off the drive and onto a path crossing s the end of the paddocks. Follow th his path over 4 sstiles to reach a 5th stile which is situ uated on your ur left hand side (4). Turn left, crossing n the e stile, and then h follow the path straight ahead of you u. When you pass by the back of the wooden n sign wh hich indicates at you are leavin ng Top Wood, you need ne to kink to the he left before continuing ahead so you are waalkking alongside mature trees on your left.

Ke eep an ey eye out for a gap on your left (beside a large oak tree) - again you need to kink left, going n th hrough tthe gap, and then continuing parallel tto he path you were on but now with the hedgerow th on your o ur right. As you walk keep an eye out through o the trees e on your left and you will soon see an open aarea and, near the bottom of it, the noon column um (5). Y You can (5) c access this area via a short track through u the trees just past the column.

After vi visiting the column return to the path yyou were on and keep straight ahead, d crossing over a wide grass ride.. TThe path will lead down to a T junction where it meets the hedgerow alongside on the road. Turn left here to return t to the far end of the car park.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS In April the Museum welcomed the Packington Men’s Group for an afternoon.

They enjoyed an illustrated talk on the history of Market Street, visited the galleries and the archive upstairs and finished with a delicious afternoon tea.

The Packington and Normanton Church Ladies’ Group followed two days later with a talk on Ashby in the mid 1800s, a look round the galleries and a very good buffet lunch.

The exhibition of Julie Barnett’s art runs until the end of May and is attracting lots of visitors and favourable comments. Prints of her work are selling well.

The Tourist Information Centre has, over the years, built up a very good newspaper archive on Ashby.

We are most grateful for their kind thoughts in passing this on to us. It will be assimilated into our archive.

We have acquired a copy of a recently published book on the Mammatt surname, written by June Bird (nee Mammatt). It is a substantial book which

has been meticulously researched over the course of several years. It even features a chapter on the branch of the family which now resides in Australia. This family was an important one in the town for many years, from the early 1800s. Copies are available to order.

Places on our town history walks are being taken up, so if you are interested in finding out more about the past, do sign up before it is too late. Call the museum on 01530 560090. The dates are July 4th and August 9th.

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WHAT’S ON

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Friday 4th May Century Theatre- Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG)

7.30pm to 9.30pm. Entry £3.50. For more information contact Century Theatre on century.theatre@leics.gov. uk or via telephone: 01530 278444.

Sat 5th to Mon 7th May Meet Peppa and George

Meet Peppa and her brother George and have your photo taken. Face painting, funfair rides, hop on and off at any of our 4 stations.Adults £17, Children £9 or Family Ticket £40. Call 01530 632 323 or visit www.gcrailway. co.uk

Sunday 6th May Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

The Conflict of 1485- Les Routiers de Rouen invite you to explore their tented encampment in Ambion Arena, to see an array of replica arms and armour from the time of Bosworth as the noble Knights prepare for Battle. 11am to 3.30pm.

For more information visit www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk

Sunday 6th May Dawn Chorus Walk

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dawn chorus. Suitable for families and beginners. Booking essential as places are limited, visit www.woodlandtrust. org.uk/events. £5 per ticket. Contact 0330 333 3300.

Tuesday 8th May Coton Manor, Past, Present & Future

A talk about the past, present and future of Coton Manor Gardens by Caroline Tait who is a professional horticulturist and was Nursery Manager at Coton Manor from 19932003. Organised by Ticknall Garden Club. Held at Ticknall Village Hall at 7.30pm. £1 members £3 visitors includes refreshments. See www. ticknallgardenclub.org.uk/ for more information.

Friday 11th May The Century TheatreTalon, The Acoustic Collection

Talon - four members of the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band are back with a brand new show and their most extensive acoustic tour ever., ‘Talon – The Acoustic Collection’ will include their very own arrangements of many Eagles classics. Tickets are £18.50 and £16.50 in advance. Show starts at 7.30pm. For more information contact Century Theatre on Century. theatre@leics.gov.uk or via telephone: 01530 278444

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Friday 11th May Paddington 2 (PG)

Packington film club presents Paddington 2 - the much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film. Packington Memorial Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm. Entry costs £4 for adults and £2 for children. Tea and coffee served from 7pm for £1.

Sat 12th to Sun 13th May Goods Galore Gala

A goods-themed showcase of how Britain’s railways moved goods around the country, becoming a lifeline to towns and villages ahead of the age of mass road transportation. Expect to see six goods trains in service, along with a named express journey each day and shunting demonstrations. Call 01530 632 323 or visit www.gcrailway.co.uk

Tuesday 15th May Mad Hatters Tea Party

Thringstone WI welcomes visitors to their Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Bring a big hat and wear a big smile!

Starting at 7.30pm at Thringstone Methodist Hall , entry £5.00. For more details contact Rita Daniels on thringstonewi@gmail.com or call 01530 224 201.

Thursday 17th May 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.

May’s venue is The Wheel Inn, Ticknall, DE73 7JZ. 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

Saturday 19th May Plant Sale

Annual plant sale of bedding plants, and perennials, pots & planters at New Lount Nature Reserve, LE67 8JH. Free entry and refreshments available.

10am to 1pm. Call Jane on 01530 223 456 or email coloerton11@gmail.com for more info.

Thursday 24th May National Forest Walk

This picturesque 5 mile walk is led by Robert Woodward, a member of the Coalville ramblers. It will start at The Bulls Head, Greenhill at 7.00pm and finish around 9pm at the start point.

Everybody is welcome to join in. See ramblers.org.uk/Coalville for details.

Sunday 27th May Funhouse Comedy Club

Ashby festival special with an evening of comedy at the Lyric Rooms.

Featuring Steve Royle, Danny Ward, David Tsonos and Chelsea Hart with

compere Spiky Mike. Doors open 7pm for 7.45pm start and tickets £12 in advance. For more information call 01530 415 039 or visit www. funhousecomedy.co.uk

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THE 1620s HOUSE AND GARDEN The 1620s House and Garden is now open for the 2018 season. We are open 10.30am to 4.30pm on Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, and our team members are looking forward to sharing the delights of the site with you through a 12 month admission ticket.

Saturday May 5th from 10am to 4pm

Plant Hunter’s Fair

We are delighted to be hosting this popular event once more, join us in our beautiful garden and browse the specialist plant stalls, treat your garden to a new addition and chat with the knowledgeable plantsmen and women. Entry to the plant fair and garden £1.

Optional house entry fee applies.

Saturday May 19th from 10:30am to 4:30pm

May Merriment

Join us for a fun filled dayy of Morris Dancing, Maypole Dancing, Garden Games, Garden Tours and children’s crafts. Usual house admission applies.

Saturday May 26th to Sunday 3rd June from 10:30am to 4pm

Green Man Hunt

Pick up a sheet from our Ticket Office, explore the 1620s Garden to find the Green Men and return to the Ticket Office to collect your prize. £2 per child (in addition to normal house admission) Saturday May 30th 7pm

The Witch Finder’s Sister

Join author Beth Underdown for a reading and talk on her award-winning book “The Witch Finder’s Sister”The 1620s House is itself home to a number of witch marks designed to keep the witches out! Ticketed event £6.

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RECIPE

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CHOCOLATE FONDANT

S E RV E Read S 4 y in 45 m ins

Don’t overcook these divine chocolate puds or the centres will set and you’ll lose the gooey molten middle.

You can prepare them a couple of hours in advance and bake them just before serving.

TOP TIP If you don’t have ovenproof ramekin dishes, you can use small metal pudding basins or ovenproof teacups.

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METHOD:

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Cool for 5 minutes.

3. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and remaining caster sugar together for 5 minutes until very thick, pale and creamy, then whisk in the chocolate

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mixture. Sift over the flour and gently fold in using a metal spoon.

4. Divide the mixture between

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COMMUNITY BOARD

Ibstock Under 7’s

Big Congratulations to Ibstock United un der 7’s football team’s wh o won the ‘Bags of he lp’ scheme at the Ashby de la Zouch Tesco sto re.

They won £4,000 an d this will go toward s new football kits, tra ining tracksuits, traini ng equipment for the foo tball club on Ashby road, Ibstock. When you shop in Tesco ple ase make sure you have your blue token and vote for one of the co mmunity projects tha t are chosen every 2 mo nths.

NCT Nea early a New ew w Sa Sale a Grab a bargain on Saturday 12th May. Nearly new toys, baby and children’s clothing available. Doors open at 10am for NCT members & 10:30am for the public. Last entry for buyers is 12 midday. Entry donation is £1 per adult on the door. Moira Village Hall DE12 6DZ. For more details see Ashby, Burton and Coalville NCT on Facebook or email NNS. AshbyBurtonAndCoalville@nct.org.uk

Loo Lo o kin kii g for a new ew w ch cha h llen eng n e? ?

The Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville operates many projects including soft play, volu nteer kitchn, furniture re-use, a charity shop and community transport. The MRC cent re also provides a practical and safe place for local groups, families and individuals. They are now in need of professional individua ls with previous management or trustee expe rience to volunteer some time. Please ema il info@mrc.uk.net or call 01530 510 515.

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Joining Forces is a new Age UK Leice ster Shire & Rutland project to support older veterans, their families and carers. Plea se go along and meet other veterans as well as Joining Forces staff. Tea, coffee, cake and refreshments will be available as well as a very warm welcome free of char ge.

Based at the Hermitage FM Commun ity Coffee Lounge, Memorial Square, Coal ville from 10am-12pm on Monday 14th May. For further information contact Jill Bindley on jill.bindley@ageukleics.org.uk or call 0116 261 4605

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Obesity can increase the risk of having a number of serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and cancer.

Being overweight can sometimes result in a delay in being treated in hospital. This can be for two reasons – (1) some surgery is less likely to be successful if one is overweight, such as knee or hip replacement surgery and (2) being overweight increases the risk of something going wrong when having surgery.

In fact GPs have a duty of care to their patients to mention if you’re overweight because of the benefits being a healthy weight brings with it. Therefore please don’t be offended if one of our clinicians suggests that losing some weight might be good for you. We do have your best health interests at heart, honestly!

There’s lots of help for weight loss and exercise available online: A great website to start with is NHS Choices: www.nhs. uk/livewell/Pages/ Livewellhub.aspx.

There are all sorts of g local schemes running and details of these can be found via the First Contact Plus website: www.firstcontactplus.org.uk There’s also lots of help and info especially for families at Change 4 Life: www.nhs.uk/change4life If you don’t have access to the internet we can give you leaflets here at the surgery to help.

With Spring finally here there’s never been a better time to lose weight and feel better.

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Three Tips for Looking After Your New Guinea Pig Guinea pigs are relatively low maintenance pets, and can be a good choice for families with young children. They’re very social animals, and careful handling from an early age not only helps to their build confidence, but also encourages human interaction.

Their needs include a warm, dryy and safe space to live, plenty of room to run aro ound, and a nutrient-rich diet – here are a few tips to help your guinea pig feel loved and at home.

Living Guinea pigs can live indoors or outside, but will need protection from direct sunlight and the winter cold if they’re outdoors. Make sure their hutch is protected from predators in the garden and hass a separate sleeping area that’s out of sight.

Eating Good quality, non-dusty hay should form the major part of a guinea pig’s diet, with grass, leafy greens, fruit, and small quantities of guinea pig mix added every day. It’s worth remembering that a guinea pig’s teeth grow constantly and need to be ground down on the hay or grass that you provide.

Play According to th he RSPCA, guinea pigs are active for up to 20 hours a day, so providing plenty of toys is key to ke eeping them entertained, especially if you choose one guinea pig rather than a pair.

Guinea pigs can live for up to eight years, so this is a long commitment regardless of the lower level off daily care they require wh hen compared with cats and dogss.

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Make the most of the longer evenings by curling up with one of this month’s top reads.

The Witchfinder’s Sister Beth Underdown Alice Hopkins finds herself caught up in her brother Matthew’s war against witches in 17th century England.

How far will she go to draw suspicion away from herself and those she loves? When a birthmark can be seen as evidence of witchcraft, no one is safe. Tense, atmospheric and chilling in its reimagining of historical events, The Witchfinder’s Sister makes for a gripping read.

The Sealwoman’s Gift Sally Magnusson Historical fiction at its finest, The Sealwoman’s Gift is based on the true story of Ásta and her family, who were kidnapped by pirates in Iceland in 1627. Along with hundreds of other Europeans, Ásta was shipped across the globe and sold into slavery in Algiers. In this fictionalised account, Magnusson imagines how Ásta, a pastor’s wife, would have coped in a culture that was completely alien to her. In the end, Ásta has to choose between her freedom and the only child who hasn’t yet been ripped away from her. Save this book for a long train journey, because you won’t want to put it down.

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton Groundhog Day meets Agatha Christie meets Quantum Leap in this tightly plotted debut novel. A man wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He soon finds out that he needs to solve a murder, and will keep reliving the day over and over again until he does so. Very clever, highly original and a real page turner to boot, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle deserves to rocket up the bestseller charts.

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The Radleys Matt Haig Rowan Radley has no idea why he feels so lethargic all the time, is sensitive to light and suffers from insomnia. Until, that is, his sister kills a wouldbe attacker and Rowan’s parents reveal that the whole family are vampires. A witty, easy read from the bestselling author of The Humans and How To Stop Time, The Radleys is less gothic horror and more a gentle poke at middle-class life and the pressure put on people to conform. Not a recent release this one, but worth a mention nonetheless.

Only Child Rhiannon Navin Seven year old Zach Taylor’s world changes forever when his brother is killed in a mass shooting. As his parents struggle to cope with their grief, Zach finds his own ways of dealing with his loss.

A beautiful story that is as much about forgiveness and family as it is about loss. We can’t guarantee you won’t cry, but you certainly won’t forget Only Child in a hurry.

The End of Loneliness Benedict Wells Jules is sent to boarding school with his siblings following the death of his parents. As his brother and sister drift away, Jules finds solace in a classmate, Alva. Spanning 40 years of loneliness, disconnection and disjointed memories, this novel touches on many themes, from dementia to grief, via hope, love and friendship.

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