Whats Around Magazine June 2017 by Ibstock Life

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Ashby Life

Welcome Welcome to the June issue. Once again this month’s magazine is jam packed with upcoming local events. Turn to page 10 to see how you could win a family ticket to this year’s Ashby Show. Regular contributors; Swannington Heritage Trust and the 1620’s House & Garden both have events this month and on page 22 we have details of the Market Bosworth Country Show.

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This month’s local walk also covers Market Bosworth passing through the Park and Arboretum – perfect for a sunny day out. If you’re staying closer to home perhaps our Gardening Tips and Interior Design Advice could inspire you.

Front cover picture kindly supplied by The Ashby Show.

Whatever you choose to do, here’s to a great June!

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Contents Body Matters

The Ashby Show

Local Business News

Ashby Museum News

Spotlight On …..

Health & Fitness Advice

Interior Design Tips

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In Your Garden

Community Board

Puzzle Page

Ibstock Surgery News

The 1620’s House & Garden

A Walk in the Forest

Recipe of the Month

Swannington Heritage Trust

Puzzle Solutions

Business Directory

What’s On at the Palace

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Divorce

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BODY MATTERS

Strokes:

the importance of ACTION

Public Health England first launched the Act F.A.S.T campaign in 2009 and most of us are familiar with the associated TV and cinema advertisements. Some may find the images disturbing but the message they give is ‘The faster you act, the more of the person you save’. This is because early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chances of recovery and significantly reduce the resulting disability. Emergency services will treat a suspected stroke as a high priority. Don’t be tempted to wait to call for help because symptoms might clear and it’s just “a funny turn”. If you, or somebody you know, has had the signs of a stroke and they have come and gone away again it could have been a ‘mini stroke’ or TIA (transient ischaemic attack) If you suspect this has happened make an urgent appointment to see a doctor or visit a walk in centre because a TIA is a warning sign that needs investigation. Treatment may prevent a full stroke at a later date. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk but unfortunately strokes do happen. Afterwards

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COMPETITION TIME

Win a family ticket

to this year’s Ashby Show!!!! The Ashby Show at Cattows Farm in Heather is a key summer event for NW Leicestershire with crowds of thousands attending each year. The 2017 show on Sunday 9th July promises to offer as much entertainment, excitement and shopping as we have all come to expect. Back again by popular demand are the Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team. Make sure you don’t miss these top-ranked freestyle motor-cross riders perform their amazing, heart-stopping tricks. Show times are 12.45pm and 4pm. Between displays you can meet the riders and get a closer look at the bikes. With livestock show classes for some of the best cattle, sheep and horses in the country, this traditional agricultural show links town and country. You can sample the region’s best food in the popular British Farm Produce marquee, see how farming has progressed through the years with the brilliant display of old vintage tractors and marvel at the massive machines used in farming today. The Greyfriars Accumulator Show Jumping class will bring the country’s best show jumpers along to compete for the £500 top prize. Competitors will race against the clock building up points for each jump they clear. If shopping is more your thing, then this is the place for you with over 200 trade exhibitors selling everything from the latest fashions, handbags, jewellery or something for the garden. Children will be entertained throughout the day by Punch & Judy, Stilt Walkers, Bouncy Castles and Go

Carts. Teenagers can have fun on the Bucking Bronco and see who can stay on the longest. Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on leads. Enter them in a class or two in the Fun Dog Show and perhaps go home with a rosette. There are plenty of tasty food outlets offering a wide range of meals and a beer tent for when you’ve earned a drink! The main sponsors of the show are local farmers, Livesey Bros from Packington, who grow exotic mushrooms and breed top class Hereford cattle. They will be selling their mouth-watering Hereford burgers and also showing their cattle at the show. The show opens at 8.30am until 6pm with all parking free. Tickets cost £12.50 – Adults (Early Bird price £10), £10 - Senior Citizens (EB - £8), £5 – Children (EB - £4) (under 5’s go free and £35 – Family (2 adults & 3 children) (EB - £30). See www.ashbyshow.com for more details and a list of where to buy the Early bird tickets.

Whats Around are giving one lucky winner the chance to WIN a family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) and enjoy a fabulous day at the Ashby Show this July. To be in with a chance of winning simply mail us at: Ashby Show Competition, Whats Around, Castle House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BR or email us at: competition@ whatsaround.co.uk with the subject line ‘The Ashby Show Competition’ and your contact details.

Entries close on Friday 16th June. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. The winner will be notified and the ticket sent within 14 days of the closing date, the winners name will also be published on our Facebook page. Multiple or automated entries are not allowed. We will not pass your details to any third party.

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SUNDAY 9TH JULY 2017

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A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Young Farmers’ Floats Craft & Shopping Marquees Hundreds of Trade Stands Butchery Demonstration Bouncy Castles Country Crafts Fun Dog Show Horse & Pony Classes

The Sheep Show Live Music Cattle Parade Show Jumping Classic Cars Free Parking WI Marquee Hound Parade Rabbits & Cavies

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS

Massey’s celebrate their 70th birthday!! Massey’s DIY store in Swadlincote is celebrating 70 years in business this month so we thought it was the perfect time to share more of it’s history…… Founder; Reginald Massey was a painter and decorator and was repeatedly asked for small quantities of paint which, at the time, couldn’t be purchased. He began decanting paint into old treacle tins to sell and as a result, Masseys was born, with the initial store being founded in 1947 by Reg and his son, Brian on Swadlincote Road. During the 1970s, Brian’s two sons, Peter and Robert, joined the company. By 1987 it had outgrown the high street shop and so a new purpose built store was erected at 29 Swadlincote Road. Sadly, Brian passed away a few years later, but Peter and Robert continued to expand the business.

Masseys has been in Swadlincote since 1947 and prides itself on offering customers expert advice, product support and a great environment in which to shop. With the growth of the internet, prices have remained competitive in addition to a complete shopping experience that now features a cafe. After 70 years of trading, Masseys hope to remain a key part of the community for many years to come. Happy 70th birthday Masseys!

In 2012 it was again necessary to expand the store’s footprint. Peter’s son, Andrew, joined the business along with Robert’s daughter Jacqui and after two years of planning and building, the current store opened in Spring 2014.

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS

June Museum News The Museum was delighted to welcome nearly 300 pupils and their staff from Littleover School, Derby. They seemed to enjoy and learn much from the illustrated talks we gave, which neatly complemented their visit to Ashby castle. We have just received from Vertigo, a supplier of museum exhibition material, a showcase which contains a collection of local traders’ tokens. These date from the mid-17th century to Co-Op tokens of the 1950s. The display has now been placed in the Zouche Gallery. Lesley Hextall’s photographic display in the Loudoun Gallery was deservedly well-received. The next temporary exhibition in June and July is entitled ‘The Past and Material Culture’ – a glimpse into the past through local archaeology. Our summer programme of evening town history walks begins on Wednesday June 7th. These are always very popular so it is advisable to book a place. Call in at the museum or telephone 01530 560090. Come and stroll round with our guides and learn more about Ashby’s fascinating history.

The cost is £4 and we leave from the museum at 7 p.m. The new edition of ‘Ashby Past and Present’ is also on sale in June. More details in the next issue. Friends of Ashby Museum Martin Vaughan’s talk on Wednesday 17th May, on local wildlife photography, was well attended. Look out for details of our next talk on Tollgate Brewery in September.

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T L C Breastfeeding support Free, friendly service to support new mums and families There are so many challenges facing new mums when their babies are first placed in their arms that it can all become overwhelming. For a lot of mums one of the key frustrations they face can be difficulties in breastfeeding when they expected the experience to be naturally easy and rewarding. As we all know there are endless sources of information and advice out there online whether it’s through websites, blogs or social media. Sometimes, however, just chatting face to face with another mum who has gone through the same thing is exactly what you need. Most issues can easily be solved with a small piece of friendly trained support. TLC Breastfeeding Support are a volunteer service covering Hinckley and North West Leicestershire. They have vast experience and training and offer peer supporting to mums to help them throughout their whole breastfeeding journey. They run a telephone and text facility, allowing a mum to easily contact them if they have a question or problem. Following their initial message, the team can then either help them over the phone or online, will visit mum in their home or maternity ward or forward them to one of their breastfeeding cafés, where mums can gain the confidence to feed in public, and not feel trapped at home. Sure Start Centres and Health Visitors use and promote the TLC service. Local breastfeeding support groups meet locally at Barney’s Playbarn in Coalville, Coalville Sure Start Children’s Centre on High Street, Coalville and Ashby’s Children Centre in Woodcote Primary School, Ashby. If you or a friend or family member are struggling then reach out to TLC today. 16

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PELENNA VALLEY WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT

SAT JUNE 3RD

This world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make a welcome return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

PALACE LINE DANCE WITH HONKY TONK CLIFF

FRI JUNE 9TH

A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45 pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £5.00 or £6.00 on the door.

PALACE SOCIAL DANCE

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FILM NIGHT Manchester by the Sea (R) FRIDAY 19TH MAY After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked that Joe has made him sole guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick. Taking leave of his job as a janitor in Boston, Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-bythe-Sea, the fishing village where his working-class family has lived for generations. There, he

LIVE BAND NIGHT @ THE PALACE

SAT JUNE 24TH

is forced to deal with a past that separated him from his wife, Randi (Michelle Williams), and the community where he was born and raised. 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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A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence Doors & bar open at 7.00 pm. Dancing from 7.30 pm ‘till 10.30 pm. Tickets: £5.00.

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The Super45’s – this brilliant band performance Mowtown/Soul. Doors and bar open from 8pm. Performing from 9pm. Admission £3.

THE PALACE WINE CLUB TASTING EVENING

WED JUNE 28TH

Starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £8.00. 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 30TH

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

The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Email:enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk Visit www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk

Regular Bookings Monday

Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm.

Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am-3.30pm. Contact Bridget Smith on (0116) 2318720 0r (07912) 480959

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm.

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.

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

Thursday

Healthy Hearts low impact physical training 9.30am-10.20am. Suitable for GP refererral patients. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am-11.30am.

Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

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

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

Hodgetts on (01530) 260672.

Young Pathfinders – 5pm – 6.30pm.

Friday

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

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

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

‘Weightwatchers’ class – 7pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 or e.mail jwyld@weight-watchers.co.uk

Tai Chi 10am – 11am.

Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

Monthly Bingo

NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY - March’s Palace bingo on Friday 31st March. 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

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.

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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Market Bosworth

Head down to Cow Pastures Farm in Market Bosworth on Sunday 2nd July for a day packed with family fun as the 128th Market Bosworth Country Show takes place. To date over £95,000 has been donated to local charities through this event with funds raised this year going to support the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.

For agriculture fans there will be vintage tractors and farm machinery on display as well as classes for heavy horses, riding side saddle and Hereford cattle. Sheep and pig classes are also back after a long gap. If arts and crafts are more your thing then pop in to the Craft Tent and make the time to view a range of country crafts including chainsaw sculpture, wickerwork and coracle making. The Flower Show has classes for arrangers, gardeners and photographers plus classes for children and cooks.

Country Show 2017

Action packed family entertainment will be running throughout the day with the Kangaroo Kid Quad Bike Stunt Show, falconry, Atherstone Pony Club musical ride and dog obedience plus demonstrations by Canine Partners assistance dogs. You can also try your hand at bee keeping and archery plus animals and reptiles will be available to pet. For the more adventurous, the show will be offering visitors the opportunity to take a thrilling helicopter flight over the town with Turweston Helicopters. Flights are only £45.00 per person or book in advance for £40.00 per person at www.turwestonhelicopters.co.uk/book-a-flight Buy your early bird tickets at reduced rates and find out the latest news via the website www.marketbosworthshow.co.uk or via Facebook and Twitter.

MARKET BOSWORTH

COUNTRY SHOW 2017 Sunday 2nd July Thrilling Helicopter Rides, Kangaroo Kid Quad Bike Stunt Show, Falconry, Country Crafts, Vintage Tractors, Flower Show, Cattle Parade and much more….

For more information and to book your tickets visit

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Measham Community Library

There’s lots going on down at the libra ry. From 27th May to 3rd June there will be a range of craft activities including crea ting a model of your favourite book characte r. Tai Chi classes run between 7pm and 8.30pm every Thursday with Michael Cashmor e. In Bookstart Week (5th to 11th June ) storytelling and craft activities will follow the theme ‘Let’s Explore Outdoors’. Follow Measham Library on Facebook and Twitter or see www.MeashamLibrary.org.u k to hear about all of their events.

Thy Th h Kingdom Co Com o e The Church of England churches in Whitwick, Thringstone and Swannin gton are organising a series of events as part of the Thy Kingdom Come initiative from 26th May to 4th June. Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement, which invites people to pray between Ascension Day and Pentecost (Whit Sunday). Events include a free Fam ily Kite Festival at Hough Mill on Thursda y 1st June from 6.30pm including gam es and craft activities and food. See www . whitwickparishchurch.org.uk for deta ils. 26

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Held at 3 Manor Road in Heather from 10am until 2.30pm you’ll find stalls with books, cakes, DVDs, CDs, Jigsaw puzz les, phoenix cards, jewellery and more as well as a raffle, 50/50 draw, tombola, and white elephant. Donations for all stalls can be left with Lynda at 3 Manor House or with Hazel at 14 Cotsmore Close. All items grat efully received. All proceeds go to Heather Parish Chu rch Tower Fund. Call Lynda on 01530 260 016.

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Th his pretty stroll takes about an hour. The route will lead you around Market Bosworth C Country Park, exploring the b beautiful arboretum plus the SSte ew Ponds and Bow Pool. There are plenty of b benchess and open areas where you could picnic or, if you pop p into the village centre, you’ll find a variety of pubs and d cafes - perfect he 4th for after walk refreshments. If you go on th Sunday of the month you could combine your walk with a visit to Market Bosworth Farmers Market. There is a charge for the car park so change is handyy. The area is very well maintained and the paths are fairly flat but the second gateway may be muddy att certain times of year. There are ducks and other waterr birds on the pond and a wide wooden platform where visitors feed them.

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From the car park take the hard-core path rd just to the le eft of leading past the signboard the toilet block (1). Follow this path across the park as it bears around to the right - ignoring g a path off to the left that leads to the children’s play area. A short distance further on keep an eye out for a yellow footpath post in the fence off to your left. Bear left off the hard path, just after a me emorial bench, onto a grassy track which leads you across to reach the footpath post. Go through the sm mall metal kissing gate (2) and then bear right across the field, heading for anoth her yellow post visible in the distance. p A After passin ng this next post you y will reach a small wooden gate (it may be w muddy m here). This gate will lead you into a small open area with a large pole containing a raptor box on the far side. As you cross this area turn

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right onto the hard path which crosses it and then follow a pretty track that leads you through a section of woodland, passing benches on the way (3). You will pass by a signboard for the Birds Need Friends in Bosworth h Project on yourr left ght. and a Woodland Footpath sign on your rig Soon after these the path h splits. You need to o bear ng by the bird feedin ng area. left here, just after passin Follow this path, passing by a sign for the Leicestershire Round fo ootpath which leads off ff to your left (4), and continue straight on with a rustic fence on you ur left hand side. Yo ou have now entered the ntains a wide range of nativve and arboretum which con exotic trees - the open areas are also caarpeted with flowers in spring. Th his path lead ds down past the three w ponds, which were originally used for rearing Stew fish (5). At the lasst of the pondss harp right, the path bears sh over the stone bridge, and then sharp righ ht again. You are now heading up a slight incline with a horse paddock visible off to o your left.

As you near the top of the slope there is a yellow signp post and the path splits. Go straight on, following the Leicestershire Round arrow on the post, to reacch th he Bow Pool (6). Keeping the pool on your right pass by the wooden platform and follow the path aroun nd the pool to walk between a large stand of bambo oo and an old boathouse. After passing the boathouse take the next path off to your left, turning your back on the pool. Follow this path as it emerges into the open parkland and you will soon re-join the path that you started out on. Keep on this path, bearing left to the pass th the children’s play area off to your right and then return to the car park.

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Thursday 1st June Funhouse Comedy Club

The Lyric Rooms, Ashby. An evening of comedy with Hal Cruttenden, Tom Binns, Stuart Mitchell and Adam Riley. Compere Spiky Mike, doors open at 7.30pm to 8pm for 8.15pm start. All shows £10 in advance unless otherwise stated. Food available from 7.30pm to 8pm. For more details see www. funhousecomedy.co.uk or call 0115 952 5050.

Thursday 1st June An Evening with Ady Dayman

BBC Radio Leicester’s gardening expert & star of ‘Clueless’. As well as chatting about his career in gardening & broadcasting Ady will give a behind the scenes look at making Sunday mornings’ treasure hunt ‘Clueless’ Radio Leicester’s most popular show. Harley Hall, Church Lane, Osgathorpe LE12 9SY 7:30pm start. Places limited so please call 01530 224579 as tickets must be booked in advance. £5 incl. light supper.

Tuesday 6th June Sence B2B Networking

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Weds 7th to Sat 10th June Coalville Adult School Drama Group

Presents ‘Hitchcock Blonde’ by Terry Johnson at Bridge Road, Coalville. Alex, a media tutor, and his protégé, travel to Greece to restore a longlost Hitchcock film. Meanwhile, in 1959, Hitch is auditioning ‘Blonde’, to play a stunt double for Janet Leigh in Psycho. Tickets: £8/£6 concessions from The Hermitage FM Coffee Lounge in Coalville (01530 460992) or Ashby TIC (01530 411767) or pay on the door.

Saturday 10th June Venture Jazz Club

‘Celebrating Ella’ with Catherine Sykes and her Quartet. Catherine is well known on a national scale performing regularly with big bands such as The Pasedena Roof Orchestra, Tuxedo Junction Big Band and the UK Glen Miller Band.

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She will present a selection of songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald. The band are all top notch musicians. Tickets cost £10 from Ashby Tourist Information Centre (01530 411767).

Tuesday 13th June Coalville Community Connections Meeting

Informal meeting for people in and around Coalville to plan actions that they can take to improve the area. All meetings held 7pm to 9pm at Christ Church Hall, London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JA.

Wednesday 14th June Funhouse Comedy Club

The Lyric Rooms Ashby. English Comedian of the Year semi-final. 10 Comedians battle it out in this prestigious talent show. Compere Spiky Mike, doors open at 7.30pm to 8pm for 8.15pm start. All shows £10 in advance unless otherwise stated. Food available from 7.30pm to 8pm. For more details see www. funhousecomedy.co.uk or call 0115 952 5050.

Wednesday 21st June Ashby Film Nights

Lion (12A) Based on a true story, the film follows a five-year-old Indian boy called Saroo, who becomes separated from his brother. He is adopted and grows

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Thursday 22nd June ABBA Sensation

Presenting the music of Abba in a dynamic show spectacular at the Venture Theatre, Ashby from 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at Ashby Tourist Information Centre, 01530 411767. £13 each.

Thursday 22nd June Quick Flicks

Six short dramas on film by award-winning local heritage group, Pudding Bag Productions. A mixture of comedy and history, a great evening of entertainment. Doors open 7pm, films from 7.30pm at The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby. Free entry. See puddingbagproductions.co.uk

Thursday 22nd June Sence Valley Supper Club

The Supper Club welcomes new members, old friends and acquaintances alike to its monthly culinary evenings at various venues around the local area. The meal is booked for 7.30pm at The Horse, Shepshed, LE12 9EF. Shared transport is used wherever possible. Email jane_boyce@ hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Friday 23rd June Happy’s Circus

A colourful and action packed fun show for all the family. Plus lots of local craft stalls, food and a bar sponsored by the Tap at No.76 Ashby. A traditional all-human circus that tours the country bringing the Circus Arts to audiences old and new. Held in the grounds of Griffydam Primary School. Gates open at 3.30pm show starts at 6.00pm. Tickets cost £30 for a family of 4 or £8.50 each. Tickets are available now. Call 01530 222 188 or email griffydamcircus@outlook.com

Saturday 24th June Specialist Plant Fair

At Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a great mix of plants and specialities to delight plant lovers of every level of experience. The plants are lovingly grown by small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. The fair runs from 10am-4pm. Plant fair entry is £1 and there is pay&display

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Sat 24th & Sun 25th June Ashby & Willesley Vintage Festival

This two day vintage steam rally at Moira Furnace is a great day out for all the family. Step back in time and see steam engines, vintage tractors, historical motor vehicles, stationary engines, miniature steam, children’s entertainment, trade and craft stalls and much, much more! Daily admission prices £5 adult, £2 children (5-15), under 5s free, family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £12. Free parking. See www. ashbywillesleyvintagefestival.co.uk

Sunday 25th June The Desford Colliery Band Summer Special

Enjoy an evening of music with all your favourite melodies performed by The Desford Colliery Band. Show starts at 7.30pm at the Century Theatre. Tickets cost £10.00 , concessions £8.00 - available online or from the Box Office on 01530 278444 (open 7 days a week from 10.00 am to 4.30pm)

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Wonderful Wisteria I am sure you will have noticed this beautiful flowering plant in the last few weeks over walls and pretty houses making a chocolate box scene of towns and villages. The flowering season is from April to June. The abundant white/purple/blue/ pink flowers hang magnificently giving off a heady sweet scent. These Wisteria in our gardens are either from China (Wisteria sinensis), or Japan (Wisteria floribunda). There is also a Native American variety but it is not as good as the Asian varieties and so it is not grown often. Despite its delicate beauty it is of course hardy, and as well as having interesting twining of stems in winter it has a lovely fresh green leaf every spring. Wisteria sinensis flowers before the leaves appear and the stems twine anticlockwise, whereas Wisteria floribunda has the leaves and flowers at the same time and the stems twist in a clockwise direction. Not only can this beautiful plant be grown as a climber across walls and over pergolas, it can be grown in a pot as a freestanding standard tree, with the help of a supportive frame. This is a great way of enjoying the benefits of Wisteria in a confined space. In fact, the finest example of Wisteria grown as a tree that I have seen is in the compact grounds of St Giles Church in central Norwich.

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By local garden designer, Francesca Sinclair For bespoke contemporary and traditional garden design www.francescasinclair.co.uk – 07901 547 360 Wisteria will do very well on a sunny wall, but will tolerate some light shade. It is a deciduous climber which can spread in excess of 30 meters wide and 10 meters high. Your plant will require careful and regular pruning. Pruning is not complicated but just requires shortening new growth in July /August and also in January/ February. In summer all the pruning required is to cut back the new whippy growth to five or six leaves. This will control the size of the plant and stop it climbing into guttering and roofs. The winter pruning is just cutting back to two or tree buds to tidy the plant up whilst it is dormant. This twice yearly maintenance will improve the flower display. Take care not to prune in early or mid summer or you will reduce the flowering in the following year. Also remember to water in very dry spells as an especially dry summer may give fewer flowers the next year. In spring, Wisteria benefits from feeding with Growmore or Fish Blood and Bone, or a liquid tomato feed will do them good. Many Wisterias have the RHS award for garden merit and these are the most popular varieties: Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Shiro-kapitan’ which is white flowering. Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Showa-beni’ which is pink flowering. W ‘Burford’, which has lilac blue flowers on very long racemes of about 90cm. Wisteria ‘Caroline’, has blue/purple flowers. Happy gardening!

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