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Film Review Page 53

Food & Drink 8

Seasonal Recipes

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Mackerel with rhubarb chutney

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Stuffed paratha for kids

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Sardine Beccafico

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Seasonal Desserts

Monthly Features 10

Crossword

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Sudoku

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Book Review Too

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Book Review

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Wordsearch

Contents

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The Palace

General

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Jobs in the Garden

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Seasonal Desserts Page 50

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Spot the Bishop of Leicester!

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Just for Kids

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Jim’s Tractor Run - Ashby de la Zouch

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Good New Films and those you may have missed

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Are sweeteners good or bad?

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Your Stars by Dan Worthaus

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Heather Music Festival

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What’s On

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The Theatre at Kilworth House

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Useful Numbers

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Rainbows - Do 20 good deeds

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seasonal recipes Mackerel on toast Serves 4 mins Prep 45 Ready in 10 mins Ingredients • ½ cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced on a mandoline • salt • 4 tbsp grated fresh horseradish • 2 heaped tablespoon crème fraîche • 2 tsp English mustard powder

• 4 fresh mackerel fillets • salt and freshly ground black pepper • knob of butter To serve • 4 slices soda bread, toasted, buttered • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced • ½ small lemon

1. For the salted cucumber and horseradish, place the cucumber slices 2. into a colander and sprinkle with plenty of salt. Mix well and leave the contents to drain over the sink for half an hour.

3. Rinse the salt off the cucumber with cold water, then leave to drain. Gently wring out any excess moisture from the cucumber with your hands, then set aside.

4. In a clean bowl, mix the horseradish with the crème fraîche and mustard powder, making sure the mustard powder is well combined with no lumps. Set aside.

5. Season the mackerel fillets on their skin side with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6. Heat the butter in a frying pan until it is foaming, then add the fillets skin-side down. Place a heat-proof plate onto the cooking fillets, as this will make sure they stay flat and cook evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until nearly cooked through, then turn the fillets and cook for 30 seconds, or until just cooked through.

7. To serve, place a small handful of the cucumber onto the toast. Place the cooked mackerel fillets onto the cucumber. Place a dollop of the horseradish sauce on top and garnish with a little of the sliced red onion and a squeeze of lemon.

Courtesy Valentine Warner

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Slow cooker chickpea tagine Serves 4 Prep 30 mins Ready in over 2 h ours

Ingredients • 400g/14oz can chickpeas in water, rinsed and drained • 1 red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 onion, chopped • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into bite-sized • pieces • 2 courgettes, cut into bite-sized pieces • 12 dried apricots • salt and freshly ground black

pepper • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp paprika • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp ground cumin • 500g/1lb 2oz carton passata • 2 tsp honey, plus a drizzle to serve • 1 tsp harissa paste • handful fresh mint or coriander • thick Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

1. Place the chickpeas, pepper, onion, squash, courgettes and apricots into a slow cooker and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Heat the oil in a frying pan, then fry the garlic and spices until fragrant, about one minute.

2. Add the passata, honey and harissa, then bring to a boil.

3. Pour the sauce over the vegetables, cover with the lid and cook on high for four hours.

4. Season to taste with plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Tear in most of the mint or coriander leaves, stir through, then scatter the remaining leaves over the top. Drizzle with a little more oil and honey, then top with spoonfuls of yoghurt. Serve with couscous.

Courtesy Jane Hornby

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Book Review Too!

by Buck Verm

Guy Martin: My Autobiography

By Guy Martin ‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, and I was pushing hard.

Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man’s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like 170mph, leant right over, eyes fixed as far down the road as I can see.

But this time something happened. This time the front end tucked .’

Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic and TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger.

In this book we’ll get inside his head as he stares death in the face, and risks his life in search of the next high.

We’ll discover what it feels like to survive a 170mph fireball at the TT in 2010, and come back to do it all again. He’ll sweep us up in a gritty sort of glory as he slogs it out for a place on the podium, but we’ll also see him struggle with the flipside of fame.

We’ll meet his friends and foes, his family, his teammates and bosses and we’ll discover what motivates him, and where his strengths and weaknesses lie.

For the first time, here is the full story in Guy’s own words. From the boy who learned to prep bikes with his dad, to the spirited team mechanic, paying his way by collecting beer glasses in pubs, to the young racer at the start of his first race and the buzz he’s been chasing ever since.

This thrilling autobiography is an intense and dramatic ride.

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recipe Mackerel with rhubarb chutney and orange and chicory salad

Serves 2 Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients For the chutney 75g/2?oz caster sugar 25g/1oz sultanas few sprigs fresh rosemary 2cm/žin piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 3 sticks rhubarb 5 tbsp cider vinegar 1 orange, juice only salt and black pepper For the mackerel 2 whole mackerel, gutted, filleted and pin boned rapeseed oil, for cooking For the salad 1 orange, segmented 2 heads chicory, separated into leaves 100g/3½oz pea shoots small handful celery tops 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill rapeseed oil, for dressing salt and black pepper For the garnish 1 stick rhubarb, sliced into ribbons using a vegetable peeler 1.

For the chutney, in a heavy-based pan melt the sugar until a golden-brown caramel forms. Remove from the heat and stir in the sultanas, rosemary sprigs, ginger, shallot and rhubarb.

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Stir in the cider vinegar and orange juice. Bring back to the boil and cook gently for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.

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To make the salad, mix together the orange segments, chicory leaves, pea shoots, celery tops and dill. Dress with rapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.

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For the mackerel, place the mackerel fillets skin-side up on an oven tray. Brush with rapeseed oil and use a blow torch to cook evenly. Turn over and repeat on the other side (alternatively place the fillets under a hot grill). Season with salt and pepper.

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Serve a spoonful of chutney with the cooked mackerel fillets and salad. Garnish with ribbons of rhubarb.

Courtesy James Martin

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recipe

Serves 4 Prep Time less than 30 mins Cooking Time 10 to 30 mins

Stuffed paratha for kids

Ingredients For the dough 200g/7oz wholemeal flour 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil pinch salt For the filling: about one cup of a mixture of the following leftover cooked potato, chopped or mashed cauliflower, carrot or squash, microwaved, steamed or boiled until soft frozen peas or sweetcorn, defrosted spring onion, chopped cooked, shredded chicken or lamb (optional) 1 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut, soaked in a few spoonfuls of hot water (optional) spices, such as ground cumin, cinnamon, coriander, curry powder or paprika, to taste (optional) chopped fresh coriander, to taste (optional) squeeze lemon juice Kid’s jobs: 1.

Place the flour in a large bowl and gradually pour in 125ml/4fl oz lukewarm water and the oil. Add a pinch of salt. Mix the dough together into a ball.

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Knead the dough for five minutes- either in the bowl or on a clean surface.

The dough should feel soft and stretchy and not too sticky. Different flours absorb different amounts of water, so you may need to add a little more flour dough is too sticky or dry.

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Place the dough back into the bowl and cover with the cling film. Leave to stand for about 15 minutes while you make the filling.

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You can make four different fillings in small cups or one big one in a bowl. Just mix together the ingredients you fancy and mash them up with a spoon or fork. Make sure you taste the filling and that you like it. Add a pinch at a time of pepper and spices, and taste.

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Divide the dough into four, but trim and keep a bit to one side which you can use to fix any holes that might appear when you roll out the breads.

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Roll out each ball on a lightly floured work surface or table. The dough should be about as thick as a pitta bread (approximately 5mm). Place two tablespoonfuls of each of the filling mixture on the centre of the rolled doughs and gather the edges together so that the dough wraps around the filling.

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Pat the dough to flatten carefully so that the filling is trapped inside. Roll out the stuffed parathas thinly as you can - don’t worry if some of the filling leaks out, you can ignore it or do a patch job with the extra dough.

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Adult’s job: Heat a large frying pan and then pour a teaspoon of oil onto the surface of the pan. Use a piece of kitchen paper to spread the oil evenly over the pan. Cook one paratha (or more if you have a large frying pan) for about three minutes on each side, or until it is starting to brown. Repeat with the other breads adding a little more oil each time. You can keep the breads warm by placing them on a baking tray in a warm oven. Serve with yoghurt, dips or alongside a curry. Cold parathas are also great for picnics or lunchboxes.

Courtesy Jo Ingleby

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healthy living Are sweeteners good or bad?

Sweeteners are added to a plethora of different foods and beverages these days such as low calorie drinks, chocolates, sweets, yogurts and ready meals but are they any good for us or are they doing us harm? Most of us swap from sugared drinks to the diet ranges when trying to lose weight, as they contain very little calories but are we right in this decision?

Dieters are constantly looking for alternative ways to maintain that sweetness within their foods without consuming too many calories. Many opt for products that suggest that they are sugar free or no sugar added.

‘Sugar free’ doesn’t necessarily mean that the product is calorie free. This label can be a mask and many people assume that as there is no sugar in it, the item is not fattening. The calories are still there from the other ingredients within the product.

Recent studies have shown that consuming artificial sweetener can actually increase the appetite, which is not good for someone who is trying to lose weight.

Saccharin was discovered in 1879 and known as ‘the poor man’s sugar. Even back then, there were fears about the potential toxic effect this product was having on people.

When you are sprinkling your sweetener onto your morning cereal or into the first coffee of the day do you consider the possible side effects that this product may cause you? By saving those extra few calories you could be putting yourself at risk of migraines, nausea

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and vomiting, a change in your heart rate, depression, memory loss, vision disturbance, insomnia and seizures.

Certain branded sweeteners have been linked with causing skin rashes, panic, bladder issues and diarrhoea.

Sorbitol is a polyol which means that it is a type of carbohydrate which is manufactured from sugar. This has the look of sugar yet only has 30% fewer calories than sugar. The problems occur when too much of this produce is consumed causing diarrhoea, bloating and wind. Foods that are comprised of more than 10% sorbitol must carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Xylitol is another low calorie sweetener that is used in many foods but also in health products such as toothpastes and some medications. It is sweeter than sorbitol and chewing gum that is sweetened by Xylitol is thought to promote dental health as it aids in neutralising plaque acidity on teeth. However, over consumption of this product leads to diarrhoea and bloating.

Others may disagree with these findings and suggest that sweeteners such as aspartame, (which is up to 200 times sweeter than sugar) are safe to eat or drink on a daily basis and can in fact help to control weight and aid people who suffer from diabetes. (www.nhs. uk) This debate will continue, however, research into the products will remain.

They may have been tested and proven to be safe for human consumption, but are they healthy?

This discussion could go on and on.

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THE THEATRE AT KILWORTH HOUSE Kilworth House is Grade II listed and located a few minutes from the M1, at junction 20. A splendid tree-lined approach and beautiful parkland add to the anticipated experience of this superb 19th century venue, with two impressive restaurants.

The Wordsworth Restaurant is magnificent, having stained glass windows and an ornate ceiling. The beauty spa offers a full range of treatments and the lovely bedrooms, all equipped with today’s living requirements, make for lasting impressions.

Kilworth House also has its very own, award-winning theatre. Seating 540, in tiered rows, the theatre hosts many shows, throughout every year. Viennese Strauss Galas, the Magic of Motown, Last Night of the Proms and musicals, such as Oklahoma!, The Pirates of Penzance, Guys & Dolls, Sister Act and many others, delight thousands of people. The epic, multi awardwinning South Pacific musical tells the story of American sailors stationed in the South Pacific, with Navy nurses, during World War II. Love stories evolve and as the war against Japan escalates, this tale of romances, throughout difficult times, pulls at the heartstrings. The songs from South Pacific are renowned. Some Enchanted Evening, Happy Talk, Younger Than Springtime and I’m In Love With A Wonderful Guy, plus many others, are known by millions.

Several of the productions, at Kilworth House Theatre, have interesting stories associated with them. For example, the original musical of South Pacific, which opened on Broadway in 1949, was a major success from the outset, winning numerous Tony Awards, and again, even more Tony Awards when revived, during 2008, including Best Musical Revival. With original music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics

by Oscar Hammerstein II, Kilworth House Theatre is honoured and privileged to have the expertise of Directors such as Mitch Sebastian and Musical Direction by Garth Hall, for many of their shows.

Having two AA Rosettes and four stars, Kilworth House is certainly a venue to be enjoyed throughout the year, with numerous events, including Weddings, Conferences, Murder Mysteries, Tea Dances and Jazz Evenings, being very popular, amongst many others.

Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6JE Tel: 01858 880058. Email: info@ kilworthhouse.co.uk. www.kilworthhouse. co.uk. Tel: Box Office: 01858 881939.

Email: boxoffice@ kilworthhoustheatre. co.uk As always, Enjoy!

Trevor Langley

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recipe Sardine Beccafico Makes 6 Preparation Time less than 30 mins Cooking Time less than 10 mins Ingredients For the sardines 6 medium-sized sardines, filleted 12-16 fresh bay leaves For the stuffing 75g/3oz white breadcrumbs, plus 25g/1oz extra for topping 50g/2oz black olives 50g/2oz capers 4 anchovies 40g/1¼oz raisins 40g/1¼oz pine nuts 20g/¾oz almonds 1 lemon, juice and zest 1 orange, juice and zest 10g/½oz fresh parsley 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

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2. For the stuffing, blend all of the stuffing ingredients together in a food processor until well combined with a firm consistency.

3. Roll the stuffing mixture into little balls. Place one ball at one end of each sardine fillet and roll the meat around the stuffing, piercing each through the entre using a cocktail stick. Garnish each rolled sardine with a bay leaf (skewered with the cocktail stick).

4. Drizzle a little olive oil into the base of an ovenproof dish. Add the fish to the dish and scatter over the extra 25g/1oz breadcrumbs. Drizzle with a little more olive oil.

5. Bake in the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the stuffing is golden-brown. Serve with a lightly dressed green salad.

Courtesy Giorgio Locatelli

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Born to Manage: The Autobiography by Terry Venables

After a playing career that spanned more than 15 years, and took in golden spells in the sixties with Chelsea and Spurs, it was almost inevitable that Terry Venables would move into management.

Following early success with Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers, he was appointed to the plum job of managing Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

The Spanish giants had been struggling, but he soon turned them around and brought them trophy success, which inevitably earned him the nickname ‘El Tel’. He returned to England to take charge of Spurs, where he helped save the club from financial troubles, and formed an ill-fated partnership with Alan Sugar.

Again there was trophy success, as Venables worked with top England stars such as Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker and Chris Waddle, and when the England job fell vacant, he was the obvious choice for the role, leading the nation to the semi-finals of Euro 96 where they lost out on a place in the final after a penalty shoot-out.

After leaving the England job, he has subsequently worked in numerous different roles.

A charismatic and gregarious personality, Venables is widely viewed as one of football’s great tacticians and is the most successful English manager of recent years.

His story is sure to fascinate and entertain all followers of the game, providing a unique insight based on more than 50 years at the top.

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the palace

July’s forthcoming events at the Palace are as follows: Friday, 4th July - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460 or £5.50 on the door.

Saturday, 5th July – Ashby Concert Band present ‘An Evening of Viennese Music and Favourite Classical Waltzes’. The concert programme will include favourites such as Radetsky March, Skater’s Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods, The Blue Danube, Roses of the South, Persian March, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, the beautiful Vilia by Lehar, the Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich, the Sleeping Beauty waltz by Tchaikovsky and the Waltz from Coppelia by Delibes.

Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Sunday, 13th July - World Cup Final on the BIG SCREEN in FULL HD and CINEMA SURROUND SOUND – the next best thing to being there!. Kick off at 8.00pm. Free admission. Licensed bar. Family friendly environment.

Friday, 18th July - Film Night – ‘12 Years a Slave’ (PG 13). In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. WINNER OF 3 OSCARS! Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

Wednesday, 30th July - Be in at the beginning of an exciting NEW THEATRE GROUP. Are you interested in joining a group of people with the aim of putting on plays, pantomimes, musical reviews etc.? We are looking for people who are would like to ‘try their hand’ at any aspect of ‘the theatre’ from; acting, playing music, singing, lighting and sound, producing, stage design and construction, stage management, publicity, front of house, make-up, wardrobe and costume design, props and prompting. The first meeting will be held at The Palace on Wednesday, 30th July at 7.30pm. Everyone is most welcome. For more details contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400.

Coming soon: Friday, 1st August - Film Night – ‘Gravity’ (PG 13). A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. WINNER OF 7 OSCARS! Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability).

Regular bookings: Monday Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Amanda Tebbutt on (0116) 2318720 0r (07912) 480961.

Fitsteps – 6.15 – 7.15pm.

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FitSteps has been designed by Strictly Come Dancing stars

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Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite. Sally Eastham has been personally trained by them to bring you FitSteps the new dance fitness phenomenon. FitSteps is a unique dance fitness programme.

Using the most popular Latin and Ballroom dances, they have developed a dance fitness programme that delivers results fast. Contact Sally Eastham on 07966 107244.

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Rachel Seabrook on (01530) 452144.

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 60+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Thursday Active Steps Workout – posture, balance and fitness class – 11am – 12 noon. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 262400.

Bingo – Doors open 7.30pm. Eyes down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Friday Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

Childrens Dance Classes - Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) 121442 or office@rochelle-dance.com 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, plus produce from Ibstock’s very own Dairy, including milk, butter, yoghurt and cream. Light refreshments available.

Sunday Gatling Gun Productions – local film group - 2.00-4.00pm. Every two weeks (first session is on January 12th, 2014). If you are interested in being involved in the film making business, ring Ian Hodges on 07964 976099 for further details.

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.

SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS

The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel (01530) 262400. e-mail: enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk

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seasonal desserts Bakewell tart Ser Prep ves 4-6 30 min Read s -1 hr 10 to y in 30 min s

Ingredients For the pastry • 300g/10½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 125g/4oz cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes • 30g/1oz sugar • 2 free-range eggs • 2 tbsp milk (optional) For the filling

• 225g/8oz unsalted butter, softened • 225g/8oz caster sugar • 225g/8oz ground almonds • 3 free-range eggs • 1 lemon, finely grated zest only • 50g/2oz plain flour • 1 jar raspberry jam • flaked almonds, for sprinkling

1. For the pastry, place the flour, butter and sugar into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add one of the eggs and pulse until the mixture comes together to form a rough dough. If the dough is too dry, add a bit of milk. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap in cling film. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2. Unwrap the dough and discard the cling film. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and roll out until large enough to line a 30x20cm/12x8in cake tin. Line the tin with the pastry, then place into the fridge to chill for a further 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Line the chilled tart case with a sheet of greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is lightly golden-brown.

4. Remove the paper and beans and brush the pastry all over with the remaining beaten egg.

Return the pastry to the oven for a further five minutes, until golden-brown. Remove the pastry from the oven and turn the oven temperature down to 180C/365F/Gas 4.

5. For the filling, beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.

6. Mix in the ground almonds, then crack in the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition until smooth and creamy. Fold in the lemon zest and the flour.

7. Spread some of the raspberry jam generously across the base of the pastry, leaving a 2.5cm/1in gap around the edge.

8. Spread the filling mixture over the jam and sprinkle over the flaked almonds. 10. Bake the tart for 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and

golden-brown.

9. Allow to cool in the tin before serving. To serve, cut the tart into 5cm/2in squares.

Black Forest cupcakes 12 Makes ins 0m 3 p e r P in Ready s r u o h 1-2

Ingredients

• 125g/4½oz butter, softened • 175g/6oz caster sugar • 2 free-range eggs • 200g/7oz selfraising flour • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 125ml/4fl oz milk • 100g/3½oz dark chocolate (minimum 70%

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cocoa solids), melted, plus extra to serve 1 x 360g/12½oz jar black cherries in kirsch ½ tsp arrowroot or cornflour mixed with a little water to make a smooth paste 300ml/10fl oz double cream, lightly whipped

1. Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.

2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and creamy. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and mix until well combined. Fold in the milk and melted chocolate.

3. Spoon or pipe the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until well risen and springy to the touch.

4. Remove the cakes from the tin and set aside to cool on a cooling rack.

5. Drain the cherries in a sieve collecting the kirsch in the bowl below. Pierce the cakes with a skewer and carefully pour about a teaspoon of the kirsch over each cake.

6. Heat the kirsch and arrowroot paste in a small saucepan until just boiling. Remove the pan from the heat and beat until thickened.

7. Using a small knife make a well in the top of each cake by removing a disk of cake 8. Pipe or spoon a swirl of cream onto the cakes, top with a few cherries and drizzle with the thickened kirsch. Just before serving, grate over some chocolate.

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This Months Jobs in the Garden July is usually one of the best months weather-wise and is a time when you can sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden.

While there are still other ongoing tasks to perform in the garden, your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants.

And, if you’re looking for things to do, you can spend some time adding summer plants to the garden, lawn care and planting autumn and winter vegetables.

This is the month that you begin enjoying the harvest of your homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Summer blooming shrubs should be pruned for shape after they have finished flowering. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Fertilize flowering shrubs like Rhododendrons, Camellias and Azaleas immediately after they have finished flowering with a ‘Rhododendron’ or ‘Evergreen’ type fertilizer. Dead head the developing seed pods from your Rhododendrons and Azaleas to improve next years bloom. Be careful not to damage next years buds which may be hidden just below the pod.

Self-clinging climbers such as ivy and Hydrangea petiolaris should have cut away any young shoots which have become unattached, so strong winds do not peel off any further or older growth from the wall. This is especially helpful in the early years, while the plant is still trying to reach the top of its support.

Remove the spent flowers and seedheads on petunias, argyranthemums and nasturtiums in pots and containers for longer flowering. Break off at a low joint with finger and thumb the flowered stems of pinks, it gives a tidier job than cutting with secateurs.

Watch for the gingery spotting of rust on roses, mahonias and hypericums, and begin a programme of regular spraying with fungicide. Plants which suffer premature defoliation from rust will be weakened.

To prolong their season, keep thirsty perennials such as phlox, bergamot and delphiniums well watered when the weather is dry.

Lavatera bushes may need pruning to prevent them splitting in gusts of wind, or overcrowding neighbouring plants. Thin and trim stems as required, but take care not to lose the informal shape of the bush, or too many flowers.

Check the growing tips of herbaceous plants for signs of aphids, which multiply rapidly in the warm weather. Brush them off carefully or zap them in the evening with a jet of water.

Feed agapanthus and dahlias. Start with a general purpose fertiliser, and follow it in a week’s time with something high in potash, such as tomato feed, watered in, to promote good flower development.

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discovers he is serving up more than simply food, but also a deeper connection with his life and his family that is truly delicious in its own way.

And so it goes (2014) Chef(2014) Carl Casper is an acclaimed chef with a family life that seems as decaying as his artistic freedom. Those frustrations boil over into a raucous viralvideoed public confrontation against a restaurant critic who panned his cooking of food that his boss ordered him to make against his instincts.

Now with his career ruined, Carl’s ex-wife offers an unorthodox solution in Miami: refit an old food truck to offer quality cooking on his own terms. Now with his young son, Percy, and old colleague, Tony, helping, Carl takes a working trip across America with that truck to rediscover his gastronomic passion.

With Percy’s tech savvy and Tony’s enthusiasm, Carl finds that he is creating a traveling sensation on the way home. In doing so, Carl

A self-centered realtor (Michael Douglas) enlists the help of his neighbor when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed.

There are a million reasons not to like realtor Oren Little (Michael Douglas), and that’s just the way he likes it. Willfully obnoxious to anyone who might cross his path, he wants nothing more than to sell one last house and retire in peace and quiet -- until his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) he never knew existed and turns his life upside-down. Clueless about how to care for a sweet, abandoned nine-year-old, he pawns her off on his determined and lovable neighbor Leah (Diane Keaton) and tries to resume his life uninterrupted. But little by little, Oren stubbornly learns to open his heart - to his family, to Leah, and to life itself.

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your stars Your Stars for the Month 2014 by Dan Worthaus Aries - March 20th - April 20th You are spirited and enthusiastic this month, dear Aries, feeling personally on top of your game. You are reinventing yourself, and while this fact doesn’t always go over well with a partner, it’s something you have to do. You could be seeing a partner as holding you back from discovering yourself. Some of you could be feeling lonely, whether you are partnered or not. However, your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable. Family matters are in the spotlight in July. Changes in the organisation of your home or with family members may be in order mid-month. Something has to change. The 8-10 could bring some disappointments in love, but nothing you can’t handle. Work is super busy and you’re pouring a lot of energy into keeping a fast-paced daily routine, tending to health and fitness, and zipping through work projects. You may be in the position to prove yourself on the job. Some paranoia about your position could figure now. Intellectual companionship is easy to find this month.

Taurus - April 21st - May 21st Pressure in a romance (or with children for some of you) is definitely easing this month, and you’re super-charged and ready to enjoy yourself, dear Taurus. Important conversations and communications occur in July that require special attention. Some of you have decided to begin new studies and to hone your skills. It’s a good time for these matters, particularly since August brings whirlwind energy and stamina for working through projects. While family matters are certainly more comfortable than they were earlier in the year, more adjustments and changes are in order. Many of you have moved home or will soon, and a lot of energy is going into getting settled. A family member is a great friend and ally this month, and could inspire a new money-making idea. Again this month, a lot is going on inside and in your dreaming world. Hunches are powerful and hard to ignore. In fact, feelings that come seemingly out of the blue or through dreams could totally change your outlook and push you onto an entirely new path.

Gemini - May 22nd - June 21st Finances are not without concern for you this month, dear Gemini, but there is excellent energy with you for making a fresh start. A new budget or plan is in order. Luckily, good advice is easy to find now. Many of you will be redecorating and reorganizing your homes in July. It’s also a strong month for entertaining and peace-making with family. Challenges in your love life or with children that you first faced some months ago resurface in the last week of July. You are required to take action and bring more structure and reality to your life. Luckily, you are feeling especially capable and composed. New friendships recently made or rekindled continue to figure strongly in your life this month, but some challenges are now present that don’t exactly squash your enthusiasm, but tame it somewhat.

Financial backing or reliability of income sources might be in question in July. Personal energy is significantly improved now, as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. This extra “get up and go” does wonders for your outlook.

Cancer - June 22nd - July 23rd A Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign on July 11th. Before the eclipse is an excellent period for review, meditation, and any kind of purging activity that rids you of things that no longer serve you well. From the 11th, you shift gears. It’s all about you and your attitude now, and it’s time to reinvent yourself. As you make changes to how you approach the world, you will find that you attract different experiences and people into your life. Finances are very strong this month. People are supportive and offering good, objective advice. Pressures that you felt some months ago surrounding family and partnerships resurface towards the end of the month, signalling the need to take action. Facing important realities is part of the picture, and while it’s not always comfortable, it’s necessary and positive. Career matters remain super-charged and exciting in July, but hurdles and kinks in your plans might present themselves and force you to reassess matters. Again, it may not feel easy for the time being, but ultimately brings more maturity and realism to your plans.

Leo - July 24th - August 23rd Rest is in order for the first three weeks of July, dear Leo. You’re not exactly putting everything on hold, but you are taking more time for yourself to recharge. You may be talking ahead of yourself now, about things that you are not quite certain about. Financial worries that may have been plaguing you are lessened considerably. You’re feeling significantly more confident about your money-making abilities this month. The 8-10 can bring some disappointments and the 24-27 some seeming setbacks to plans, particularly those revolving around love, learning, and travel. These challenges are temporary and handling them with confidence brings you to a stronger and more mature position.

You’re going to be the rock that others lean on in the coming months, and you enjoy this position! While love remains exciting, what you might have thought was out of this world might now seem only “good”, but once again, this improves your position and keeps you realistic. Friends find their way to you in July, and career matters are very strong.

Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd A strong month for you is in store, dear Virgo. Making new connections, or cementing existing ones, is in store. The 11th is a great time for making a wish and coming up with an exciting new long-term plan or idea for the future.

From the 10th, your charm and personal appeal skyrockets. A new look or manner is likely to be very successful now.

If you want others to see things from your perspective, this is an ideal time. You have energy to spare and have few problems asserting your desires and needs. Fortunately, others are listening. Pressures are lifting from the 21st, and you are feeling stronger, more in control, and more mature as well. Friends are in need of attention but supportive.

While it’s a good month for receiving gifts or bonuses, there can be some money worries. Plans or backing that have had you feeling enthusiastic may not look as promising as they did last month, but the good news is that adjusting your outlook to a more realistic one will bring rewards down the road.

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Libra - September 23rd - October 23rd Career matters are powerful this month, dear Libra. Changes in goals, plans, and priorities may be necessary. Taking the lead or receiving more attention might initially feel uncomfortable, but as soon as you begin to believe in yourself and have confidence in your abilities, others will return the respect. From November 2009 to April 2010, issues of independence and security surfaced, bringing some tension and indecisiveness to your life. These matters re-emerge now and demand more attention. You may be seeing circumstances for their flaws more than their overall worth, and this process is necessary in order for you to eventually get to a more balanced and realistic place. Tensions in relationships and family life are possible as you re-examine your position. Love is still exciting, but some problems may be revealed that keep you grounded in your expectations. The 26th could bring a romantic revelation. The last few days of July bring much energy and initiative, and will carry forward into August.

Scorpio - October 24th - November 22nd You are feeling quite enthusiastic and hopeful this month, dear Scorpio. Around the 11th, events are such that you see your life from a whole new -- and more positive -- perspective. Your career is growing and some shuffling around is likely now as priorities change. Make a point of spending time with friends or of being involved in group settings this month, if this doesn’t happen naturally. New ideas and inspiration can be found through your networking efforts. Work is busy but sometimes stressful. While work conditions have been looking especially promising, there are some kinks to work out, but these problems are designed to get you to a more realistic position. Treat added responsibilities as opportunities for future success. Much joy can be found through work in the coming year. Finances are similar. Changes in financial position are likely now, but these ultimately pave the way for increase. Love is mostly friendly in July, although the 8-10 can bring minor disappointments.

Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st Energy levels continue to be strong for you this month, dear Sagittarius. Events are such, however, that tame some of the wild optimism you have been feeling. This is designed to get you on a more realistic track. Challenging or perplexing decisions may need to be made with regards to your social relationships or with children. Financial new beginnings may be in store for you in July. Circumstances require that you rethink your financial strategies. Debts and loans, financial backing, or a partner’s income are part of the picture. Develop strategies to cut out unhealthy dependencies and habits that prevent you from growing as a person. A lot of your energy is channelled into pursuing business and career goals, and you have charm working for you from the 10th on a professional level. You are entering a long-term cycle in which you are more capable of meeting your responsibilities and seeing the world in a more realistic way. Your thoughts are progressive this month and a partner is supportive of your goals, both spiritual and professional.

Capricorn - December 22nd - January 20th Getting your love life into order is a strong theme this month, dear Capricorn. Before the 11th, take the time to get in touch with your relationship needs so that when the eclipse in your partnership sector arrives on the 11th, you are ready to make a fresh start. Complicated decisions are likely in July revolving around learning and education.

Some of you will be deciding whether a project or idea is worth pursuing any longer. A strong focus on career goals, along with the re-emergence of increased responsibilities and work loads, are in focus from the 21st. You may be feeling pressured or scrutinized, but the adjustments you make as a result will dramatically improve your potential for success. Finances remain strong this month and your financial position becomes clearer. July is an excellent month for romance and partnership. Your willingness to listen to and support a partner are key. Charm is natural, and personal stamina is strong. Socially, people are seeing you in a most positive light.

Aquarius - January 21st - February 19th Work and love are strong themes for you this month, dear Aquarius. You are very busy taking care of day-to-day affairs, work projects, and health matters. You are called upon to deal with the details and practical side of everyday life, to become more organized, and to take charge of your routines. It’s time to formulate some clear goals and plans that get you back on track physically and mentally. Very good energy is with you regarding a partnership.

While a little more patience is necessary, you are willing to listen and give support. You are entering a cycle in which you feel you are on solid ground. This comes as a relief after a long period of self-doubt and confusion about your long-term goals. Exciting new interests continue to motivate and stimulate you. Your heart is on your sleeve in the last week of July. Personal needs that have been neglected come up for attention and can no longer be ignored!

Communication problems are very likely in the last two days of the month. Take care with your words and actions.

Pisces - February 20th - March 20th July is a good month for leisurely activities as well as work, dear Pisces. A lighter, less burdened feeling is with you this month, and more joy found in the work you do. You are finding your inner muse, and making a fresh start on a creative level. Some of you will experience a new beginning in a romance. Although your love life is likely to be changeable, good things are happening and others are finding you especially easy to be around. The harder lessons you have been learning about relationships and from others in recent years are wrapped up this month. A new level of maturity is with you. Romance is full-on in July, with lively conversations and much stimulation. Any recent problems in relationships are aired in July. Fortunately, you have all the skills at your disposal to iron out differences.

Finances are still hopeful but circumstances are such that you must face a few realistic points and get over some hurdles before confidence comes to this area of life. Sources of income may seem limited for the time being as they are shuffled around.

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what’s on Sunday 6th July 2014 Calling all Pets! St. Michaels and all Angels Church at Ravenstone would like to invite all pets (large and small) to bring their owners (large and small) along to our annual Pet Service. Held at Ravenstone Village Green at 11.00am. It is a very short, informal and enjoyable service, with drinks and biscuits (for pets and owners) afterwards.

Of course, owners without pets are also welcome. Look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday 11th July 2014 The Grand Budapest Hotel (15).

The adventures of Gustave H, concierge at a famous European hotel between the war, and the young lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Stars Ralph Fiennes,Tilda Swinton & Bill Murray. At Century Theatre at Snibston. Starting at 7.30pm.

Admission £3.50 pay on the door. Call 01530 278444.

Sunday 13th July 2014 Go back 800 years at Swannington Hough Mill, near Coalville LE67 8QW, and become a member of a family that is operating a bell pit then simulate their day being lowered 30 feet into a dark, dank hole for a back breaking day chipping coal from the sides of the pit and loading the baskets. Simulations at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Explore the Califat Spinney, Gorse Field and the 200 year old Hough Mill where you can grind wheat into flour and be weighed on the sack scales.Join Leicestershire Industrial History Society in the exploration of an ongoing excavation of the engine house at the mid 19th century Califat mine. Organised

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This event is free to attend.

Booking details: Pre-booking is helpful but not essential. email chairman@swanningtonheritage.co.uk or telephone 01530 222 833 Sunday 20th July 2014 This 7 mile ride provides a great opportunity to see Coalville’s new urban cycle routes along with the Bosworth Trail off road paths. Learn how you might get around town without so much contact with motor vehicles.

From the start at Snibston we will explore a short distance of the Bosworth Trail around Snibston Country Park, past the football ground and into and through the town centre.

Helmets must be worn by all under 18’s regardless of ride level. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike. Meet 11.00am at Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Road, Coalville LE67 1EL. Congregate at the bottom car park. Ashby Road LE67 3LN. For further information go to the Skyride website.

Friday 25th July 2014 The Book Thief (12A). While subjected to the horrors of WW2 Germany, young Leisel finds solace by stealing books to share with the Jewish refugee who is being sheltered by her parents. Stars Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush & Emily Watson.

At Century Theatre at Snibston.

Starting at 7.30pm. Admission £3.50 pay on the door. Call 01530 278444.

Saturday 26th July 2014 Over 35 stalls of locally produced crafts, cakes, jams,

knitted wear, quilts, jewellery, paper crafts and more with vintage stalls added to the mix, doors open to the public from 10.30 am at the Working Mens Club, Central Avenue, Ibstock, LE67 6JQ . Refreshments are served throughout the event with the bar opening around 11.30am, freshly made sandwiches are available at a reasonable price. Contact Gill Kitson-Rowntree on 01530 457890 for more details and to book a stall or visit our facebook pages for more information https://www.facebook.com/ EventsbyPhoenix..

Saturday 2nd August 2014 Poetry From the Trenches Flower Festival. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August Heather Church will be holding its Annual Flower Festival, with a Craft Fair from 1pm to 5pm on the Saturday. Why not invite some friends to see the beautiful flowers and have home-made cake in the Churchyard Café together. 11am to 5.00pm. At St John the Baptist Church, Heather. Free Admission. For more details call 01530 261398.

Saturday 2nd August 2014 Craft Fair. St John the Baptist Church are having a Craft Fair at their Flower Festival. If you would like to book a stall (£5 each) please contact Jenny Minkley on 01530 261398.

1.00pm to 5.00pm at St John the Baptist Church, Heather. £5 per stall, visitors free.

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The Kids’ Club on the 5th July is called Young Historians and will involve investigations of people and places in the past.

The second Kids’ Club and exhibition are both called History Beneath Your Feet. At the club on the 19th July, the children will be able to handle artefacts from the past and do their own archaeological investigations.

The exhibition will include an overview of what archaeology is and give local examples of sites from the different archaeological periods.

The Museum will, as usual, have a presence at the Ashby Show on July 13th . If you will be there do come along to say hello to us and see our stall.

In our Loudoun Gallery, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, we will stage a special exhibition running from the beginning of August until the end of the year.

In June we welcomed two local schools to the museum, both of them linking the visit with the Castle. On June 11th Dame Catherine’s School from Ticknall spent a fascinating morning exploring our galleries and on June 25th Viscount Beaumont’s School from Coleorton had an enjoyable and informative visit. If any other schools are interested in investigating the town’s rich past please do get in touch with us either in person or by calling 01530 560090. With this in mind we welcome Jeff Humphries, a new volunteer, to help with Education co-ordination.

The Charnwood U3A group will be combining a visit to us on 8th July with a guided tour round St. Helen’s Church.

Several of our loyal custodians have had to call it a day due to ill health so if you have two hours a fortnight to spare we would love to you to come along and talk to us about joining our friendly team.

Finally one of our trustees is researching the Mammatt family who lived in Ashby from the early 1800s and would welcome any information from readers about them, in particular Edward (died 1835) and his sons John and Edward (died 1851 and 1860).

Friends of Ashby Museum Unfortunately we have had to cancel the WW1 day which was to have taken place on August 9th.

Two dates for your diary :- Our next talk will be on Wednesday 10th September at 2pm (note new time) when Keith Gilliver will talk about Mining in Leicestershire.

The Ian Clewes Memorial Quiz will be on Friday 10th October at Packington Memorial Hall. £10 to include a Fish and Chip Supper. Teams of 6.

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