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APRIL 2019Issue 31
Whitwick • Thringstone • Swannington • Coleorton • Coleorton Moor
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WELCOME... ...to the latest edition of the Whitwick, Thringstone, Swannington and Coleorton Community Voice!Front Cover Quiz... ‘Spot the Local Landmark’How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: [email protected]
The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck!
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LOOK OUT FOR WHITTIE!Whittie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind the advert for ‘Guildhall Events’ on page 11. The first correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in by Julie Young of Thringstone, who will receive a
£10 GIFT VOUCHER!But where is he this month? If you spot him, send us your details, and which advert he is hiding behind, using the contact details listed below ▼
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Last month’s quiz answer... and winner!Many of our readers were able to correctly identify last month’s mystery landmark as the ruined Augustinian Priory, founded 1239-41 by Roesia de Verdon, at Grace Dieu, Thringstone. It was dissolved in October 1538 and is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in Leicestershire.
This month’s prize has been won by Kellie-Anne Bennett and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Sue Stanyard of Lakeside Wills (see her advert on page 21).
Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark!
F A B C O I N T E R I O R Sf l o o r i n g | b e d s | f u r n i t u r e | l i g h t i n g | h o m e f u r n i s h i n g s
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B r i t i s h D e s i g n s a n d c r a f t s m a n s h i p . E l e g a n t ly S t y l i s h D u r e s t a f u r n i t u r e i s m a d e by aw a r d
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a m b i e n c e o f yo u r h o m e . M a n y s p e c i a l i s t � n i s h e s a r e av a i l a b l e t o c r e a t e b e a u t i f u l l i g h t i n g w i t h
y o u i n m i n d . To c o m p l e t e t h e l o o k , o u r A m t i c o c o l l e c t i o n s o � e r u n r i v a l l e d � o o r i n g s o l u t i o n s f o r yo u r
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I n t e r i o r s o � e r s yo u e ve r y t h i n g f o r yo u r h o m e , s o yo u c a n a d d s t y l e , ex p r e s s i o n a n d i n d i v i d u a l i t y w i t h e a s e !
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WHITWICK’S SILVER STREET – SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITYA chance remark by a visitor to the Old Station led to this month’s article from Whitwick Historical Group. Our visitor had been told that not so very long ago, Whitwick residents could buy all they needed for everyday life without leaving the village. Confident that this was correct, we decided to search for evidence and “Kelly’s Directory” for 1935 was the place to look.
Kelly’s Directories are a vital source of information. For each settlement there is a descriptive passage followed by a list of prominent inhabitants for the year in question and information on all commercial activities. It is this last resource which gives an invaluable “snapshot” of manufacturing, commerce, public buildings and services. One of Whitwick’s main thoroughfares, Silver Street, was selected. The results confirmed our initial thoughts and astounded the team of volunteers.
In addition to the Picture House, Dr Prys-Jones’ Surgery, Whitwick Constitutional Club, The King’s Arms public house and the branch of Coalville Working Men’s Co-operative Society Ltd, there were twenty-six businesses in Silver Street in 1935. These included: three fried fish dealers; three shops where boots and shoes were sold and repaired; two hairdressers; two butchers; one baker; one greengrocer and one wheelwright and undertaker. Five “shopkeepers” are recorded along with a grocer, a fruiter, a beer retailer and, intriguingly, a “marine store dealer”. Businesses providing a service included a painter, a dairyman, a music teacher and a carter. Interestingly, eight of the twenty-six businesses were owned by women.
Shops were closed on Wednesday afternoons and, as a general rule, no shops opened on Sundays. Otherwise, Silver Street must have been extremely busy. No ordinary homes had fridges or freezers so food shopping had to be done more frequently than is usual today. Now we can buy almost anything at a supermarket; a shopping trip in the 1930s would have involved calling at a variety of shops to buy all that was needed. Inside the shops, customers were served by staff from behind a counter and the choice of goods available would seem very limited to modern shoppers.
Older readers will recall some of the Silver Street business proprietors’ names such as Aris, Baxter, Briers, Greasley, Haslegrave, O’Meara, Pegg & Sons, Toon, Vesty and West. It is likely that families were loyal to individual businesses and, being regular customers, would mean the possibility of chat or even the exchange of gossip during the transactions.
This month’s photograph from our archive shows a view of Silver Street from the Market Place end. It was taken in the 1950s but several shops can still be seen. On the left-hand side, the name “O’Meara” is visible on the wall of the second shop and the barber’s striped pole is in place at Greasley’s hairdresser shop. Both the photograph and “Kelly’s Directory” gave WHG volunteers an opening for sharing pleasant memories of a vanished era.
If this type of local social history is appealing and you would like to browse through the trade directories or have your own memories or photographs, the team at the Old Station would be delighted to meet you.
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Whitwick and District U3A will hold its monthly General Meeting on Friday 12th April. Please note that this is a week earlier than usual due to the date of Good Friday. At the General Meeting, members and visitors will have opportunities to meet Group Leaders and others who will be delighted to pass on information about this thriving U3A. There is a wide range of Interest Groups all based on the self-help ethos where retired people can find companionship through learning and social activities. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome. The U3A is a non-political and non-religious organisation.The speaker at the April meeting will be Celia Singer with a presentation entitled “Calke Abbey Revealed – A Family Story”. Calke Abbey has been called “The House that Time Forgot” and Celia will give an insight into why such a great house declined and details of the family that called it home. Ten generations of Baronets lived at Calke during changing times. In 1985, the National Trust acquired the “Un-stately Home” and began a policy of repair and conservation. It should be a fascinating story.To listen to Celia and find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL. Please arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. Alternatively, search online for www.whitwicku3a.org.uk where full details of Whitwick and District U3A are available
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PARKING PROBLEMS Did you know………..
…….when an obstruction is being caused that a report can be made to the police? It is helpful to have full details when you ring 101 (eg make, model, registration number of the vehicle and colour.) Please don’t stop or park near a school entrance, blocking a pavement, anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services, within 6 metres of a bus stop, opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, near the brow of a hill or hump bridge, opposite a traffic island or another parked vehicle, where there is a dropped kerb for wheelchairs, in front of an entrance, on a bend or where it would obstruct a cyclist from using cycle facilities. The Parish Council is trying to encourage everyone to think more carefully about where they park their vehicle. 2 MAY 2019 Remember to take your polling card
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Each year an Annual Electors Meeting is held to report on activities of the parish council since last May. This is being held on Thursday 23 May at 7 pm at Park Hall. An opportunity is also given to local community groups to report on their activities. Come along and hear what’s been happening.
COUNCIL MEETINGS COMING UP ARE 18 APRIL & 16 MAY HELD ON THURSDAYS AT 7.00PM AT PARK HALL, WHITWICK PARK, NORTH STREET, LE67 5HB
There is a Business Focus Team at the Disrict Council which can help with 1:1 start-up support, ideas to grow your business and some staff training. Why not call 01530 454594 to find out more?
We send a warm welcome to JR Landscaping & Property Maintenance From 1st April we have a new company looking after the parish council parks and open spaces. The company and their staff will be out and about every week as well as in Whitwick Park so do say hello to the new team if your paths cross.
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FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST?Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking.(Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)
ACROSS1. Quantify (7)5. Mindful (5)8. Changed location (5)9. Pyrogenic (7)10. Fundamental (7)11. Languish (5)12. Remit in advance (6)14. Recommendation (6)17. Utter (5)19. Traversed (7)22. Trap (7)23. Precise (5)24. Velocity (5)25. Farm vehicle (7)
DOWN1. Imitate (5)2. Go forward (7)3. Below (5)4. Comestible (6)5. Irritated (7)6. Fragrance (5)7. Most vital part of an idea (7)12. Own (7)13. Clumsy (7)15. Occurring with no delay (7)16. Dialect (6)18. Follow or result (5)20. Greek letter (5)21. Dissuade (5)
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FORTHCOMING EVENTSTICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any event, please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) or reserved on the telephone. Tickets can also be purchased at our regular Saturday Community Mornings. Please check with ticket outlet to avoid disappointment.
Friday 5th April – PALACE LINE DANCE with Honky Tonk Cliff. 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.
Saturday 6th April & S unday 7th April – ART EXHIBITION showcasing the work of talented local artists. Open to the public (FREE ADMISSION) on Saturday 6th April 10.00am – 5.00pm & Sunday 7th April 10.00am – 4.00pm. Paintings
available for sale. Light refreshments available during both days.Friday 12th April - FILM NIGHT - ‘Stan and Ollie’ (PG). Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain. Doors/ bar open: 7.00pm. Film starts: 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.Friday 26th April – PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open: 7.30pm. Eyes down: 8.00pm. Licensed bar and refreshments.Saturday 27th April – PALACE SOCIAL DANCE. A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Great atmosphere! Doors/bar open at 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00.Wednesday 15th May – THE PALACE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will begin 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.
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C H A R I T Y C H A M P I O N S
During the winter months, Roberts Travel Group host a monthly social morning at our Travel Centre in Hugglescote. The social mornings are a chance for our customers to get together, hear what’s new with the holidays and day trips and enjoy a game of bingo and a light buffet lunch, followed by a raffle. All money raised from the bingo and raffle is then divided and donated to three chosen local charities.
Our chosen charities for last year were Hospice Hope, Olivia’s Journey and the Air Ambulance, who all received a cheque for £300.00.
On Tuesday, 12th March, we were very lucky to have Hospice Hope attend our last social morning before the summer. It was wonderful for our customers to find out exactly what happens to their donations and to find out more about the great work that the charity does.
Samantha Woolley, Customer Experience Manager at Roberts Travel Group said “We are extremely grateful for the generosity and kindness of our passengers. It is great for us all to be able to support such wonderful local charities.”
Our chosen charities for this year are The Charlie Round Foundation, Loros and Helping Hathern Dogs. We look forward to continuing our social mornings in October and raising money for some amazing charities.
Our next social morning is 15th October, if you would like to attend, please give us a call on 01530 816 425.
ROBERTS TRAVEL GROUPCUSTOMERS RAISE £900.00 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Everyone was ‘seeing red’ on this year’s red nose day as local schools took part in variety of fund-raising activities. The money raised by Red Nose Day does incredible things, both at home in the UK and across the world’s poorest communities.
• WHITWICK ST JOHN THE BAPTIST C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL raised a terrific £665.80. This included the sale of 360 red noses! The children enjoyed a non-uniform day, in return for a donation.
• WHITWICK HOLY CROSS SCHOOL raised a total of £66.45 for the charity.
• SWANNINGTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL raised an amazing £140.00. Not a bad effort, as there are only 88 children at the school! They bought and wore red noses during the day and dressed in red.
Well done to all who donned their RED NOSE and did their bit to make the world a brighter place!
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FOOLING ABOUT FOR APRIL! CAN YOU SPOT OUR SPOOF?It’s that time of year again, when weird headlines appear in newspapers and strange goings-on are reported on the television, radio and social media; spaghetti growing on trees, left-handed beef-burgers and flying penguins to name just a few famous spoofs. It’s the month for April fool jokes and here at The Community Voice we like to join in the fun.If you spot a story in this month’s issue that makes you go ‘‘hhmmmm….?’’, it just might be our contribution to this month’s madness! Send or telephone in your name and contact details, together with the headline of our spoof story, to the Community Voice office. The first correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be a prize winner. No fooling about that! the voice
Many GP surgeries nowadays have a patient participation group. These are made up of volunteer patients working with the practice manager, and they meet on a regular basis to talk about the services provided and how improvements can be made for the benefit of all the patients and the practice.
So what do they do? Each group is unique and has its own priorities. Below are some examples of what they offer:
• Advising the practice on the patient perspective
• Organising health promotion events
• Supporting patients with walking groups, coffee mornings and befriending
• Carrying out the patient satisfaction survey
• Attending networking events to share good practice
• Influencing the wider NHS.
PPG’s often need new members to do this important and rewarding work, as does ours at present. If you think you may like to join our friendly and purposeful group, why not contact the practice manager for a chat?
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUPSWays to help your GP practice thrive
Sent by Drs Virmani and Bedi’s Practice Patient Participation Group
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T H E C O M M U N I T Y V O I C E W E D D I N G F E AT U R E
Arranging her own daughter’s wedding was the spur that led to Dawn Baker establishing Renaissance Boutique in April 2011. Her Coalville based shop offers exclusive fashion at very attractive prices. One of Coalville’s best kept secrets, this wonderful shop, situated at 12c Belvoir Road, has a growing reputation as the place to go for that ‘something special’.
With her relaxed approach, Dawn has a gift of putting people at their ease. As she says, ‘’some people are very nervous when they come into the shop as they feel out of their comfort zone. I tell them to take their time and I am on hand to offer advice if required. Sometimes a customer can visit the shop two or three times before they decide on a purchase. This is fine by me, as long as they are happy with their eventual outfit.’’
A special SHOWCASE OPEN DAY IS NOW TO TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 14TH APRIL from 11.00am until 3.00pm to promote the wide variety of amazing outfits on display. With an array of top brands to choose from, Renaissance caters for the Mother Of The Bride, Bridesmaids and Flower Girls. ‘Rainbow Shoes and Handbags’, can be dyed to match any colour and Dawn offers FREE HAT OR FASCINATOR HIRE with a matching handbag, for every wedding outfit chosen. A 10% reduction applies when four or more wedding outfits are purchased.
An extensive range of Cameron Ross Men’s Formal Hire is available for the Groom, Best Man and Ushers and once again you will receive one suit free of charge should you hire five or more men’s formal suits.
So, if a wedding is on the horizon, this showcase is a ‘must’ and not to be missed!
Tel: 01530 836301 • Email: [email protected]
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDGet your community group noticed on our FREE Community NoticeboardThe Community Noticeboard is a FREE information site for local, ‘not-for-profit’ groups to appeal for volunteers or new members, to advertise forthcoming events or to share information. Email the details to [email protected] and we will do our best to include them here, subject to available space. (For more information about booking a small paid advert, please contact us on Tel: 01530 267344 or email your enquiry to the email address above).
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‘TAKE A HIKE’ WITH COALVILLE & DISTRICT RAMBLERSTHE CHARNWOOD HILLS (a good level of fitness required)Date: Thursday, 23rd MayStart time: 10.00am, 5 miles, 2 hours, 0 stileStarting point: The Bulls Head Pub, Greenhill, Coalville, LE67 4UY (car park on site)
THE GRANGES (a good level of fitness required)Date: Friday, 24th MayStart time: 10.00am, 8 miles, 4.5 hours, 3 stilesStarting point: Bagworth Community Centre LE67 1BH (car park on site)
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Brides of Ibstock is an independent Bridal Boutique in the heart of Ibstock, offering the warmest of welcomes and a relaxed atmosphere in which to try on as many gowns as you wish.
The current bridal collections offer over 70 stunning styles to choose from, ranging from £495.00 to £895.00. They are complemented by a range of over 200 styles of beautiful bridesmaid dresses from £99.00 to £195.00, available in sizes from 0 - 30.
As well as the expected dress and gown ranges, we also stock a host of accessories, including veils and tiaras, with impressive collections from Richard Designs and Twilight Designs.
We are currently updating our ‘Wedding Invitations’ catalogue and have some exciting new designs. Working with a local printer allows us to create distinctive, bespoke themes and styles, driven by your personal taste.
Being a compact family run business gives us the flexibility to adjust to your needs and having our own seamstress on site makes for easier alterations and adjustments, when required.
We are passionate about making your wedding day special and enjoy taking some of the burden from you, at what can be a hectic time. Come and see us and let us help you enjoy it!
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Whitwick Park Bowls club are always looking for new members. Bowls is a game that takes just a few minutes to learn, although it can take a lifetime to perfect! It is also one of those sports where men and women play on an equal footing, which makes it a friendly and social activity.
Coaching is available to get you started and we can provide the bowls. All you require is a pair of flat-soled shoes or trainers.
The club is located 50 metres inside the main park entrance, opposite the car park. We play friendly matches throughout the summer, mainly on Saturday afternoons, with some Wednesday evenings.
If you are interested, please contact either the Club Secretary, Linda McDermott, on 01530 811 578 or Chairman, Steve Barkby on 01530 459 713. Leaflets are available from the Parish Council Office, next to the Co-op.
Whitwick Park Bowls Club SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
The brainchild of a creative couple from Thringstone, this lovely idea of a pop-up shop selling new and pre-loved items, including cushions, garden items, furniture, bunting, china, lamps and the chicest of ‘Shabby Chic’ will be popping up at The New Inn at Peggs Green (LE67 8JE) on Sunday, 28th April.
The mobile shop will be situated in the pub car park and open from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm. (NB: cash sales only). So, what’s not to like!! The opportunity to purchase bespoke, handcrafted items or interesting additions for your home and garden and have a leisurely drink, as well!
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The search is on for young people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to join our Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) programme.We’re inviting young people aged 13 to 17 years to gain an unrivalled insight into local policing, and learn new skills and knowledge, while helping their community.
Recruits will be trained by cadet leaders and will be given the opportunity to get involved with policing across the whole county, while following the national VPC programme.
If you know a young person who may benefit from joining us as a cadet, please encourage them to sign up, as it really could change their life. We want to give young people a voice, and ensure that cadets represent the diversity of their service area.
The VPC is designed to provide a safe environment in which young people can learn as individuals, develop positive relationships with
the police, and actively support their community.
Don’t worry if you are not between 13-17 years, we also have Police support volunteers (PSVs) who are members of the public who give their time in a diverse range of roles to complement the duties performed by police officers and staff. This helps free up officers and staff to perform key operational duties.
Volunteers and the work they carry out is not to replace employees; the underlying principle of the agreement is that volunteers compliment and support staff roles.
Being a volunteer provides a unique opportunity for individuals to use their skills, experience and local knowledge to make a positive contribution in their community by supporting the work we do. Volunteers will be given resources to carry out their role effectively and we will ensure, through induction and training, they are properly integrated into the organisation.
PSVs typically offer between two and four hours a week and are given the support and resources they need to carry out their role.
We are looking to recruit more than 230 police officers over the next financial year to help keep our communities safe.
Police officer recruiting will open again with the successful candidates starting their training in February and March 2020.
To apply you have to be between 18 and 57; have a level 3 qualification or equivalent or be a PCSO/Special constable accredited; hold a full UK/EU valid manual driving licence and not have any serious convictions or recent cautions.
This is the last time this route into policing will be offered. Keep an eye on this web page www.leics.police.uk and on our Facebook and Twitter social media channels for details when the application period opens. There are events on now in the county go along and find out!
PS 4384 Jayne DOLBYNeighbourhood Sgt: Bardon Hill NN45, Coalville Police Station, Broad Street, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3PUTel: 101 www.leics.police.uk
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The plant sales are being held on Saturday 4th and 18th May. They are part of the group’s fundraising activities and help them to achieve one of their objectives of working with local communities. Donations of plants or garden ornaments would be gratefully received.
The sale on Saturday 4th May is at Coleorton Wood, Pitt Lane (off The Moor) LE67 8FS and the one on Saturday 18th May is at New Lount Nature Reserve, Newbold Coleorton, LE67 8JH. The opening times are 10.00am until 1.00pm on both dates.
The events provide the opportunity to stock up on plants and garden ornaments at reasonable prices. Tea and coffee will be available.
The group is always looking for new volunteers, so if you have an interest in conserving our local environment, contact us on 01530 223456 or [email protected]
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Plant Sale at New Lount 2018
MULTI-USE GAMES AREA AVAILABLE TO HIRE IN THRINGSTONEThringstone Primary School was pleased to receive funding to create a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in its extensive grounds last year and it is now available to hire to sports groups in the community.
Whilst the MUGA has huge benefits for pupils at the school, it was also created to give the local community a space to rent for sports teams and groups. The MUGA can be hired out for private use by local organised sports groups during evenings and weekends and the addition of flood lighting means that it can be used all year round.
The MUGA is an all-weather outdoor pitch, with an artificial turf surface, suitable for various sports and games, such as football, basketball, netball and tennis. The area is used during the day by pupils at the school in PE lessons and in lunchtime and after school clubs and it is a fantastic resource to allow the children to access games and sports every day, whatever the weather.
For more information about hiring this brand new sports facility, please contact Rachel Gascoigne via the school office by either email [email protected] or by phone 01530 222489.
Thringstone Primary School has also recently received the exciting news that it has been awarded £7,500 from The Aviva Community Fund to develop an outdoor imagination area. The project was selected as a judge’s choice winner, having already received over 1,000 votes from parents and the local community.
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Ibstock Tile and Bathrooms Ltd is an independent, family run business located on Ibstock High Street. Our main focus is our customers’ requirements and we offer a friendly and knowledgeable service; from assisting with choice of product through to expert fitting. We work closely with our customers to ensure that they are happy with our progress on every step of the way. We have been supplying and fitting bathrooms, showers and ceramic wall and floor tiles since 1994. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship and an impeccable level of customer care at all times. Come along to our Ibstock based showroom to view our extensive displays of ceramic wall and floor tiles for inspiration and to discuss your ideas. Our great range has prices to suit all budgets and we have on display the most on-trend walk-in shower enclosures and bathroom furniture.
Our aim is to provide quality products, catering for all tastes, style choices and budgets; making sure that our prices are affordable to all. We offer a free, friendly quotation service to all our customers, with no pressure and no obligation to buy.
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A friendly, family run business celebrating 25 years of great customer service!Continuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’...
Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. The actual word answer will be shown on page 27. Woof - have fun!
For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk
The little heritage railway was busy getting ready for the Easter holiday trains. Each year Eric organised an Easter egg hunt for the children around the station garden and little wood adjacent to the station. He was busy counting a selection of chocolate eggs resting upon a large wooden Trestle table on the station platform before he would then set off to hide them. To save waste the eggs were not in boxes but just wrapped in shiny coloured paper. But as you probably know, oval eggs have a tendency to roll so Eric had to work hard to balance them carefully to prevent any eggs from escaping!
Ruffle appeared as Eric finished counting the eggs and immediately caught sight of the shiny ball-like objects on the table. He jumped up, putting his large hairy paws On the front of the table to have a closer look at the interesting shapes. But his weight upset the carefully balanced eggs and they began to roll in all directions to the dismay and annoyance of Eric.
‘Ruffle! It took me ages to balance those Eggs on the table. It’s taken you five seconds to disarrange them!’
Ruffle quickly jumped back down And began to chase after an egg that was now rolling slowly along the platform. The egg stopped rolling at Ruffle’s paws. Ruffle bent and gave it a nudge with his nose which sent the egg rolling back in the direction of the table. Then Ruffle spotted another large egg under the table. He reached under the table with a long front leg and tried to hook the egg with his paw. This made the shiny Oval shape spin furiously under the table. Meanwhile, Eric had managed to rearrange the rest of the eggs which were now under control on the table top. He quickly reached down to grab the spinning egg before Ruffle nudged it again.
‘No you don’t!’ cried Eric with satisfaction that he had retrieved the last egg before Ruffle. ‘You’ll break them with your Large
feet and nose! Wait a minute though – you can help after all!’
Eric disappeared into the station, returning a couple of minutes later with a large wicker basket that had a handle which looped over the top. Eric wrapped a soft cloth around the Handle then held the basket out to Ruffle so that the handle was easily grabbed.
‘Carry, Ruffle, carry!’
Ruffle had been taught to take things in his mouth and carry them on command. He obediently took the basket from Eric.
‘Good boy, Ruffle! You can help me to carry the eggs that we will hide for the Easter Egg Hunt!’ Eric gave Ruffle a pat then gently took the basket from Ruffle to fill it with a few of the Chocolate shapes. Eric then put the remaining eggs in a large cardboard box that he would carry.
‘Come on then Ruffle! Let’s decide where we’re going to hide these eggs!’
Eric set off with Ruffle proudly trotting beside him Carrying the basket of shiny eggs. Now where would be good hiding places for the shiny oval treasures…?
Ruffle’s Walks – Ruffle helps out!
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Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 8 letters. The answer is on page 27.
In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book adventures are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only £3.50 each incl. p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent readers up to the age of approx 10 years - enjoyed by parents and grandparents! Each book can be individually signed – unique personalised gifts especially for Christmas or birthdays to encourage a love of reading and imagination!
CHURCH OF ENGLAND Easter Worship in Whitwick, Thringstone and Swannington14th April Palm Sunday 10.15am Procession from the wheel in Whitwick followed at 10.30am by Holy Communion at St John the Baptist Church Whitwick.
19th April Good Friday 9.40am Short act of worship at The Monastery. 9.50am Walk of Witness to Whitwick and Thringstone – people may join the walk at any of the churches. 12.15pm Short act of worship on The Green Thringstone, followed by refreshments at Thringstone Methodist Church. 2.30pm Service of Reflection at the Cross at St John the Baptist Church Whitwick.
Sunday 21st April Easter Day 5.45am at Warren Hills lay-by Sunrise Service at Warren Hills Rock. 9.00am Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Church Thringstone. 10.30am All-age Holy Communion at St John the Baptist Church Whitwick. 4.00pm Holy Communion at St George’s Church Swannington.
Sunday 28th April 10.30am All-age Worship for St George’s Day at St George’s Church Swannington.
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Commemorating the centenary of the discovery that captivated the world, the largest collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures ever to travel outside of Egypt opens at the Saatchi Gallery in London for a limited period and this is your chance to see it. The exhibition is open from 2nd November 2019- 3rd May 2020.
The TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh world tour features more than 150 original artefacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb, with 60 on their first journey outside Egypt. Visitors can discover the legend of the golden king before the historic treasures return to Cairo to be permanently housed with Tutankhamun’s full collection at the new Grand Egyptian Museum.
The legend of Tutankhamun captured imaginations globally when, in 1922 his tomb was unearthed by British explorer Howard Carter and financier Lord Carnarvon. An instant worldwide sensation, public fascination surrounding the boy king - and the only Ancient Egyptian royal tomb ever found intact - has continued for decades, with exhibitions in 1972 and 2007 drawing record crowds of well over one million visitors in London. Those exhibitions contained under 55 items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Certain strange events are said to have happened after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and removal of items from it. The media at the time put this down to The Curse of Tutankhamun or the Pharaoh’s Curse. Financial support for the project that later led to Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb came from Lord Carnarvon. However, in April 1923, seven weeks after the official opening of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber, Carnarvon died after a mosquito bite on his cheek became infected. After lifting Tutankhamun’s death mask, it was found that the pharaoh himself had a lesion in the same place on his cheek. At the same time of Carnarvon’s death, the lights in Cairo went out (although this apparently was a fairly common occurrence) and back at home in England, Lord Carnarvon’s dog Susie howled and dropped dead. Also quite spooky was the fact that Howard Carter’s pet canary was eaten by a snake on the day of the opening of the tomb. The media speculated that a number of people involved with the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb died shortly afterwards, but tend to ignore the fact the majority actually survived to a ripe old age, and most of those that died shortly afterwards were quite elderly or in poor health anyway.
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Starting with our ‘Pop up Plant and Garden Tool sale’Saturday May 11th • Swannington Village HallOpen to the public 10am-1pm. Free admission. Refreshments available to purchase.
Plants grown by our small team of dedicated enthusiastic passionate horticulturalists.
Also, if you have any surplus gardening tools (or plants) to donate that we can sell to add to our fundraising, we would appreciate this. In previous years plants and tools sold quickly, please help to make this year memorial too. We look forward to seeing you on May 11th.
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WITH THRINGSTONE W.I.The next Thringstone W.I. Meeting will be on April 16th at 7.30pm at Thringstone Methodist Church Hall.
Come and join us with Richard Adams, who will be taking us on a journey to the Wild Side. We will enjoy a photographic presentation of Wildlife, Wild Countryside and Wild Weather accompanied by music.
So don’t miss the opportunity to be transported to the overlooked undergrowth and sprawling countrysides from Rutland Water to Namibia.
If you want to share our evening as a visitor where you will be made very welcome, cost is £5 for refreshments and a raffle ticket.
A Walk on the Wild Side
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A Walk on the Wild Side
Speaker – Richard Adams
at the Methodist Church Hall, Thringstone
Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm
Visitors welcome
Whilst out walking his dog, Lance, in nearby woodland, local resident Mr George Stain spotted what he thought at first to be another dog walker or rambler wearing a large green coat, coming towards him through the trees. It wasn’t until he got nearer that he realised that it wasn’t a person at all, but a large creature, moving on two muscular hind legs, with two smaller legs or arms at chest height, looking, in George’s own words, ‘like a small upright dinosaur!’. Despite his shock, he valiantly managed to snap a few hurried photos of the creature on his phone. It seemed to become aware of his presence and lumbered away into the undergrowth, leaving him feeling rather stunned by the experience.
‘’I have always been cynical about sightings of mysterious creatures and reports of unexplained phenomena, but having witnessed this myself, this is ALL the PROOF I need!’’ said George.
Despite a large scale search of the area, there have been no further sightings and apart from a few broken and apparently charred branches and leaves, the creature seems to have disappeared in a puff of smoke!
As we don’t want this mystery to drag on, The Community Voice are offering a chocolatey, egg-shaped reward to anyone who can shed any light on this strange case, so if you have an information, please get in touch.
Large scale search after strange creature spotted in local woods!
Alpaca Park FarmTEAROOM AND LICENSED RESTAURANTOpen daily 10.00am until 4.00pm • Stunning log cabinGreat home-made food served daily • Afternoon tea
SUNDAY LUNCHES • 12 noon until 3.00pm
PRIVATE PARTIES • Birthdays, wedding anniversaries catered for inour fully licensed restaurant or in our beautiful yurt. ANIMAL PARK
Come and see a variety offriendly animals, including
alpacas, goats, donkeys andchickens. 'Winston' the pig
is looking forward to seeing you!
KNITTIQUIPCome and browse round ourlarge selection of wools and
patterns. Join in our groupsessions, learn a new skill and
make friends. A warm welcomeawaits you with advice and
help on hand.
Call us on Tel • 01530 271623Find us on Main Street, Snarestone DE12 7DBFor full menu and special events see our Facebook pageor visit us on www.alpacaparkfarm.com
Alpaca Park Farm • SPECIAL EVENTSEaster Children's Craft DaysGood Friday 19 April, Saturday 20th April, Tuesday 23rd April
10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm.Making Easter wreaths and pom-poms.Learn to knit or crochet.
Having lived in the lovely village of Snarestone for over 20 years, James and Tracy Hunt were incredibly lucky to be able to purchase the fields where the tea room, shop and Alpaca Farm now stand.
They decided to start a smallholding under the watchful eye of retired farmer Harold Thorp who taught them a great deal. Harold’s reward was seeing them develop and along the way they have bred chickens, pigs, ducks and of course, Alpacas. They have also rescued many animals who were in dire need of a good home and today their family also includes donkeys, pigs and Angora goats. It is fair to say that all their animals have their own little character, so a family trip to the farm is always interesting!
The tea room itself is a magical, bespoke building of pine logs, which have been carefully milled to sit tightly together and so require no insulation. To be eco – friendly, all the rain water goes straight into their ponds, they recycle as much as possible and compost almost everything. To add to this, they employ ground source heating system which is pumped into the building at the wool shop end and works like a fridge in reverse!
Tracy and James have gone to great lengths to ensure that the food in the tea room is of the highest quality and the wonderful cakes and pastries on display mean that their customers are in for a delightful treat. They also cater for various dietary requirements, afternoon teas and a Sunday roast that has received excellent reports. Part of the building is devoted to the wool shop where they have a cosy corner for knitting and nattering plus lots of lovely wool and craft items on offer including their own Alpaca wool.
Please check out their facebook page for details about their theme nights. The recent ‘Fawlty Towers’ evening was an hilarious event with members of the staff adopting the characters from the iconic TV series. Other events are planned throughout the year, so keep your eyes on social media and of course The Community Voice for forthcoming events.
All in all, a trip to Snarestone Alpaca Farm will always be a special experience with something different on offer for all age groups.
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Bringing you; Comedy, Music, Cinema, Dance and more
The Box Office is open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm
/centurytheatre • @century_theatre • /thecenturytheatre
Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leics LE67 3LN
www.centurytheatre.co.uk
Fri 5th April 7.30pmLive and Local and PA@CT presents:Leviathan by James Wilton Dance.Featuring a cast of 7, Wilton’s trademark blend of athletic dance, martial arts, capoeira and partner-work, LEVIATHAN will have you on the edge of your seat and gasping for air, under the sheer ferocity of movement; all accompanied by a powerful electro-rock soundtrack by Lunatic Soul.
£10.00
Sun 7th April 2-5pm
Annie and Al’s Juke JointThis brand new monthly event on our newly refurbished mezzanine level. Ann Duggan will be leading these monthly events which run from 2-5pm and with guest artists each month to mix things up a little. This month’s Guest Artist: Duncan Keith. A renowned local musician who performs as many musical styles from Folk to Rock and everything in between.
£3.00
Fri 12th April 7.30pm
T-RextasyT.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. A night not to be missed!
£20.00 Advance
Sat 13th April 8.15pm
Funhouse Comedy Club Following a very successful start, the powerhouse of Funhouse Comedy keep delivering the best of touring comedians and acts from across the UK.
This month: MANDY MUDEN (Britain’s Got Talent), Scott Gibson, Clayton Jones and Compere James Dowdeswell.
£12.00
Weds 17th & Thurs 18th April 7.30pm
Talking Heads by Allan BennettAfter the success of It’s A Wonderful Life before Christmas, The Festival Players bring you three of Allan Bennett’s wonderful Talking Heads monologues: A Lady of Letters, Bed among the Lentils and Her Big Chance were made famous on TV by Patricia Routledge, Maggie Smith and Julie Walters respectively.
£12.00 / 10.00 concessions
Fri 19th April 7.30pm
Century Cinema Presents Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.
£3.50 Tickets on the door only
Fri 26th April 7.30pm
Bye Bye BabyBye Bye Baby are a jaw -dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more!
£21.50
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I started my nurse training in 2002, but I have been working with vulnerable adults and children since a teenager. Once qualified I worked with adults for some time, and I was up until recently employed as a Neonatal Nurse caring for sick and terminal term and pre-term babies, before deciding to develop my career in Tongue-Tie whilst juggling my own two children. I have qualified as a ‘Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and I also volunteer for the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) as a breastfeeding counsellor, where I currently volunteer to ‘man’ the National Breastfeeding Helplines.
I have also more recently developed my skills and became a qualified baby massage, baby yoga, and toddler yoga instructor, which I am finding is a new and exciting venture, but also helps parents to help their infants through relieving many of the symptoms that a tongue tie restriction may cause, such as colic, wind, crying, digestive issues, relaxation, and teething issues, whilst increasing and empowering the parental-infant relationship through trust and bonding.
In 2012 I had my first daughter, who had a congenital posterior tongue tie restriction. At the time, I did not know what a tongue tie was or how it could be treated. I believed the breastfeeding issues were because I could not breastfeed properly/low-supply, and was faced with comments of “formula never did such-and-such any harm” ,”don’t struggle, some people just can’t do it” or “give yourself a rest and give her a bottle”. Although these were harmless comments, it just made me more determined to prove everybody wrong!
For me, I wanted to know why she couldn’t breastfeed and not alternative feeding options!
My daughter did have formula via bottles at stages in our feeding journey, and was bottle fed formula in the initial weeks as there was no other way she could take nutrition safely. I am not adverse to bottle-feeding, I just believe that parents should be able to make an informed choice of how their child is fed, and that early problems in the chosen method should be identified swiftly and addressed. If a parent chooses to bottle fed their infant, and struggles as a result of the tongue tie; their alternative feeding methods are limited, and the parents deserve a right to make an informed choice on behalf of their child.
A tongue function restriction affects all methods of infant feeding, breast, bottles and transitioning onto solid foods is inclusive in this.
I sought advice from the local infant feeding team, and at 5 weeks old my daughter saw a tongue tie practitioner, which was snipped by 8 weeks. I chose to attend weekly breastfeeding support groups for over a year, and what I learnt through them was invaluable, as well as meeting new friends where we could share common interests with. I will never forget our experience and it was this that drove me to pursue tongue tie restriction training.
All too often I see infants who have been prescribed medications to control/relieve their symptoms-yet without addressing the root cause of the symptoms how can that medication be expected to improve their health?
In 2016, I had my second daughter, who also had a posterior frenular restriction. This time I knew what to be mindful of, and she had her restriction divided a lot sooner. However, our feeding journey took a lot longer so we sought the assistance of an approved infant cranial-practitioner, and by 10 weeks she could latch and feed well (previously could not latch at all).
So I truly do know what you are going through, I can sympathise, empathise and recognise all of your emotions and frustrations.
All of my credentials, including a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration certificate; are available upon request and many are displayed on the clinic walls for viewing.
I am now in a position where I can hold clinics, or provide a home-visiting service.
This allows for greater flexibility for appointment availability, but also allows for the appointment to be held in a warm and comforting environment, this includes baby massage and yoga which is available as a class or as a 1:1 private session in your home.
Diana Warren
ABOUT ME: DIANA WARRENALL infant feeding methods supported.
Tongue Tie Assessment and Division also offered.
Fully Qualified Baby Massage and Yoga instructor.
www.tongue-tie.info 079106 08179Diana Warren
RGN, Neonatal Nurse, IBCLC (International Board Certified LactationConsultant), Lactation Specialist, Baby Massage/Yoga Instructor and
Independent Tongue-Tie Practitioner. CQC Registered.
Our over 50’s Table Tennis Club started at the Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville in April 2014, on Wednesday afternoons. Numbers gradually increased until, a year later, the club was offered the opportunity to rent the village hall in Swannington. This is a better venue with good parking.
The club still plays on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm and has become so popular that numbers now are higher than ever. Because some members are keen to play more than once a week, we have recently added a second session on Monday afternoons, also 2pm till 4pm.
The club members are of mixed abilities and ages from 60 to 85! Some members have mobility issues and they find that playing table tennis helps keep them fit and active, both physically and mentally.
Ours is a very friendly, social club and whilst we are competitive, we do not play in leagues or against other clubs. Games are usually played as doubles and we encourage members to play with different partners as much possible.
Members also appreciate the social side of the club, with the chance to chat as well as play, plus birthday celebrations and other social events such as a lunch at Christmas.
For more information contact Rita on 07565 911002 or by email: [email protected]
Keep fit and make friends at Swannington over 50’s Table Tennis Club
Tel: 01530 5876553 Market Place, Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5DT
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THE ODD ONE OUT!ANSWERS:
A) Mother of Pearl
B) Father Time
C) Mother
D) Mother Earth
A, C and D are all about ‘Mums’, whilst B is ‘the Daddy’. Therefore B is the odd one out.
RUFFLE’S “FIND THE WORD” IS: CHOCOLATE
Three D Hair are launching our own ‘Blowdry Club’...We would love to see you there!What’s so great about a ‘Blowdry Club’?
A ‘Blowdry Club’ membership is ideal for clients wanting a regular pampering session, without spending a fortune. It is a convenient and regular injection of relaxation. Membership grants you access to unlimited Blowdry appointments, every single month. It’s also great for your hair!
Our hair professionals use only the best products, suitable for your hair type. This helps to keep your hair in good health, helps colours to last longer and educate you on the continual needs of your hair.
At an average rate of less than £10 per appointment, it offers a great “value” service at great value, with no short cuts. Members can expect the same customer service and outcome as anyone walking through our salon doors.
Joining our club and booking appointments is so easy. Use our online booking system to check availability, even before subscribing to the club. Once you are a member, you are free to cancel at anytime.
Find our salon at www.salonblocs.com/joinourclub and start a month of pampering today!
New Swannington Wesleyan Reform ChapelNew Swannington Wesleyan Reform Chapel (on Church Lane, Whitwick, near to New Swannington primary school) invite you to join us at any of our services and events during April and May:
Sunday 7th April - 10.30am ............................ All Age service
Saturday 13th April - 10am to noon............... Coffee morning
Sunday 14th April - 6pm ................................. Service
Friday 19th April - 6pm .................................. Good Friday service
Sunday 21st April - 10.30am .......................... All Age Easter Sunday service
Sunday 28th April - 6pm ................................. Service
Sunday 5th May - 10.30am ............................ All Age service
Saturday 11th May - 10am to noon ............... Coffee morning
Sunday 12th May - 6pm ................................. Service
Sunday 19th May - 2.30pm ............................ Spring Anniversary service
Sunday 26th May - 10.30am .......................... Service
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Don’t wait until that smalljob becomes a large one!
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WRITE TO FIND YOUR VOICEAbout this time last year, I went into a local post office carrying several large brown, cardboard-backed envelopes. The woman behind the counter weighed them and then having noticed that each one was addressed to a different book publisher asked me “Have you written a book?” I told her that I had written a children’s book and was hoping to find a publisher who would want to produce it.
She quickly volunteered the fact that she was looking for a way to produce a bound collection of the stories that her grandmother had written and which the family had discovered only recently following her death. They were not interested to sell the stories but rather wanted them as keepsakes for family members and friends of their grandmother. I advised her as best I could.
Many people have ambitions in relation to writing. Some long to write the next ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘50 Shades of Grey’, whilst others would be more than happy to see their memoirs or a poetry anthology in print. Some individuals have no such lofty aims but merely write for the pleasure of expressing themselves or feel they have an important message to pass on through the written word. Of course, writing can be very therapeutic, helping us to deal with trauma or explore experie nces we don’t feel able to talk about.
If you recognise yourself in any of these examples, if you do write or want to write perhaps you would consider joining a writer’s group. You will find and give support, ideas, information and gentle critiques – oh and have quite a lot of fun too!
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Birch Tree pub, Bardon Road. Please contact me if you would like to know more.
‘The lamp that you light to brighten someone’s path will surely shine on you’ (anon)
Fliss Middleton (Coalville Area Writers)
[email protected] • 07812 160 220
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