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Dear neighbours,Welcome to this month’s issue of the Melton MessengerTM the free monthly local directory of businesses andservices suggested by yourselves for yourselves.

First of all a big thank you to all those readers who sentus their congratulations and kind words about theMessenger. It means a lot to know that what we do isappreciated and that the directory is still proving useful. Italso seems that some of you enjoyed doing theChristmas crossword that we included last month, so withthat in mind we have included another this time too.

Unsurprisingly at the start of the new year we have lotson health and fitness in this issue. Michael Cook writesabout choosing the right activity for you, Steve Parkintalks about some of the different Martial Arts availablelocally and our tech news looks at the gadgets that canhelp you keep fit. There’s also some tips from localhypnotherapist, Louise Page, on helping you keep to yourgood intensions.

Staying with the fitness theme our competition this monthis to win vouchers to spend at Melton Sports. Thank youto all who entered our last month’s 10th birthdaycompetition, we had a great response. Please do keeptrying, entry is free and the odds of winning are still farbetter than might you may think!

Don’t’ forget you can follow us on Twitter or like us onFacebook. Contact me on 01664 852940 or drop me anemail [email protected].

Kind regards and a very Happy New Year

Debbie Ross

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COUNSELLINGJoan Carter 21CYCLE SHOP / REPAIRSS2 Cycling 24DOG GROOMING / BOUTIQUEDoggy and Gabbona 27DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIR /SALESHot Repairs & Sales 36NB Automatics 38DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRSAs Good as New 43DRY CLEANINGRita ’ s Alterations 38ELECTRICIAN / ELECT.CONTRACTORS

LOL 15EMPLOYMENT ISSUESLawson West 9,15Oldham Marsh Page Flavell 10ESTATE AGENTSMelton Premier 8EVENTSEvents guide 62FENCINGBetta Fencing 54Carl Wyles 55FINANCIAL ADVICEAbsolute Financial Services 14FIREPLACES /FIRES STOVESLittle Stove Shop 29FLORISTBlooming Fresh 53FRAMING / ART/ CARDSClassic Picture Frames 53FURNITURE RESTORERC J Green 18GARAGESGraham Skinner 49

Tanvic Tyres 51GARAGE DOORSAS Doors 50Asfordby Garage Doors 49GARDENINGA&D Gardens & trees 56GLAZIER / CUT MIRRORSMelton Glass 31GUEST HOUSEGrange Guest House 7GUTTERING SERVICESGutterskype 11Melton Guttering Services 13HAIRDRESSERBec ’ s Men ’ s Haircutting 17HANDY MANMPO Home and Garden Services 47

ACCOUNTANTSFoxwise Accountancy 15ACUPUNCTUREAriane Thompson 21AERIAL SERVICESAirwave Aerials 44AIRPORT TRANSPORTT&H Solutions 9Valley Taxis 9ANIMAL FEEDSButtercup Feeds 27ARCHITECTHaywardMcmullan 11BATHROOM/KITCHEN FITTINGiplumb 31RPM 52Stuart Harrold ( and design ) 13Aquarius 41BATHROOM SHOW ROOMABC Bathrooms and Ceramics 6Tile n Style 33BLINDS & AWNINGSTown and Country Blinds 39BUILDERSAG Construction 46Alex Fairbrother 32

Colin Mousley 12Milton Construction 30Tony Brown 43CARAVAN SERVICINGMelton Caravans 45CARPENTERChris Bradbury 57CARPET/ UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGA & G Chemdry 39All Seasons 35Rutland Cleaning Company 37CARPETS AND FLOORINGHallsorts 38King ’ s Road Carpets 37CHEMIST / PHARMACYMelton Pharmacy 64CHIROPODYElaine Etherington 21CHIROPRACTORThe Back Pain Clinic 19CLEANINGDusters 36CLOTHING/ FURNISHING ALTERATIONS

Rita ’ s Alterations 38COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTAnna-Marie Clark 17COMPUTER SERVICESComputer SOS 44Mark 1 45

HARD LANDSCAPING/BUILDINGMAINTENANCEBuckleys 55Building Maintenance Services 54Kee Construction 57HEALTH CARENuffield Health 16HEATING ENGINEERCC Plumbing 33Dormouse Heating Services 43

David Bradley 24JP Roe Plumbing 46Unigas 18HEATING OILBoiler Juice 28HOME HELPHelp at Home 8HOME IMPROVEMENTSDaniel Casey 40HOUSEKEEPINGCarol ’ s Housekeeping 38HOUSE CLEARANCEAncient and Modern 8HYPNOTHERAPYVale Hypnotherapy 18INSURANCEJSW Insurance 48JEWELLERSPearces 1JOINERMark Reynolds 11KITCHENS/ DESIGN & INSTALLATION

See BathroomsKITCHEN DOORS/REFURBISHING

Dream Doors 3LANDSCAPINGBetta Gardens 56Jordan Landscapes 56LAWN MOWERS / GARDENEQUIPMENTArb and Grounds 57LOGSSeason Hardwood Logs 29The Log Man 57MARTIAL ARTS/ FITNESSCENTREJubilee Sports 23METAL WORK/GATES RAILS ETCMichael Dean 54OSTEOPATHClare Spencer 21OVEN CLEANEROven Fairy 39Oven and Out 36PAINTER & DECORATORSGordon Decorators 11Melton Decorators 31

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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PERSONAL COACHINGAmanda Williamson 21PHSIOTHERAPYMelton Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic 22PLASTERERAP Plastering 40Mark & Ian Davis 13PLUMBERSCC Plumbing 33David Bradley 24

BPG Plumbing 52JP Roe Plumbing 46Melton Plumbing 41PRINTINGLeaflet printing & distribution 27PROPERTY MAINTENANCEDarren Wood 31PUBS/ CLUBSConservative Club 44RIDING SCHOOLOwston Lodge 25ROOFERDiamond Flat Roofing 12RSJ Roofing 30SCAFFOLDINGC and A Scaffolding 32SECURITY SYSTEMSRutland and Belvoir 48SOFT FURNISHINGSFarmers Bros. 34Thorpe Curtains 34SOLICITORSLawson and West 9,15Oldham Marsh Page & Flavel 10SPORTS INJURYMelton Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic 22SPORTS MASSAGEDonna Wright 21Graham Spencer 24SPORTS SHOPMelton Sports 20TAXIST&H Solutions 9Valley Taxis 9TENNIS CLUBHamilton Lawn Tennis Club 25TILERAnthony Gordon 33TILE SHOW ROOMTile n Style 33ABC Bathrooms and Ceramics 6TREE SURGEONA&D Gardens and trees 56

We are designed to be a usefullocal business directory! All theservices you see here in theMessenger have been personallyrecommended to us by genuinepeople who have used theirservice. We rely on you ourreaders out there to tell us aboutthose businesses you think havegiven a good service and thereforeshould be advertising with us.

INDEX

TOY SHOPMelton Toys 24TYRE SUPPLIERS/FITTERSTanvic Tyres 51VENUE HIREConservative Club 44Tennis Club 25VOLENTEERINGLeics. County Council 59WATCH SALES/REPAIRSVortex 40WEIGHT MANAGEMENT / SLIM-MING CLASSESSlimming World 19WINDOWS/ DOORS ANDCONSERVATORIESHomesure 7Melton Windows 42Window Consultant 63WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTINGHere 2 Host 44WINDOW CLEANING/PRESSUREWASHINGMasterpane 8

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CONTENTS

Welcome Letter - Editor 2Index / special offers 4-5Estate in land, the differences - Sally Stainton 10Financial advice - Adam Fearn 14Looking younger longer 17Keeping those resolutions - Louise Page 18Finding the right activity - Michael Cooke 20Keeping healthy digitally 22Which Martial Art? Steve Parkin 23Pictograms 23Competition - find Sam 25View from a farm - Julia Hawley 26Word Ladder 27Interiors - blissful bedrooms 34-35General crossword 41Computer tips - Apple or Android? 45NEW LAUNCHES 47MFO Services 47Chemist 47Neighbourhood Watch news - Eric Tindall 48Motoring muse - James Baggott 50-51Recipe - peppered steaks with red wine glaze 53Wrap up for winter - Pippa Greenwood 54-55Business funding and advice - Kevin Ross 58Volunteering opportunities 58-59Melton’s community news / quiz answers 60-61Useful nos. 60Events pages & Diary 62

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All Aspects of Interiorand Exterior Decoration

Telephone: 01664 853340Mobile: 07889033072

Country Guest House andApartmentsA lovely country house set in formal gardenswith outstanding views. Located 1½ milesfrom Melton in the village of Burton Lazars.

All rooms are ensuite with kitchenette.A continental breakfast is provided.Discounts on 3 nights or more *

Also available serviced studio flats (1-2beds). Let on a weekly basis

TEL: 01664 560 [email protected] SMOKING - SORRY NO PETS * SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

New Road ,Burton Lazars,Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire.LE13 2UU

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Window & UPVC CleaningSpecialists & Pressure WashingCommercial & Domestic: Water fed pole systemWindows, fascias, gutters, conservatory

roofs and patios, driveways etc.

PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE -FOR FREE QUOTES

Tel. Dave on 01664 569074or 07903 019664

Care Workers and Senior Care Workersfor the Melton Mowbray Area’s

Full Time and Part Time up to £8/ hr / mileage 25pFull training provided dev. opportunitiesWe offer professional Care/Support &Companionship at Home 24 hours a day

01664 [email protected]

Ancient & Modern

Family business Est. 22yrs

Clearing your house, garage or officequickly, efficiently and with discretion.

We are here 24 hours, 7 days a week,Reasonable rates and free quotes.

We are also licensed rubbish removers.

Tel : 01664 500889 or 464266

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VALLEYTAXIS

For a friendly,efficient, local service.

CALL01664 813400Long runs, short runs

Contract and courier work24 - hour Airport Service

4,5,6 & 7 seater hire availableIncluding wheel chairfriendly vehicles

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Tel : 01664 563162Web : www.ompf.co.uk

For a professional,friendly and dependableservice, call on yourlocal legal team.

When buying a property, the title to thatproperty will either be a freehold orleasehold title. Your property lawyer will beable to advise you whether your property isa freehold or leasehold title.

Purchasing a property with a freehold titlemeans that you will own an estate in land andare able to have ownership for an indefiniteduration. The holder of an estate in fee “simpleabsolute in possession” is known as a“freeholder”.

Purchasing a property with a leasehold titlemeans that you will own an estate in landwhich will be for a fixed maximum duration.Therefore an interest in a leasehold title will befor a limited period. A term of years absolute isknown as a “lease or leasehold” estate and iscarved out of the freehold estate.

It is usual for flats to be held with a leaseholdtitle. In such cases the landlord (thefreeholder) or their appointed agent maycollect an annual ground rent and sometimescharge a monthly fee known as a servicecharge. Such costs are attributable towards

the upkeep and maintenance of any structuralparts or common areas of a development.

As a leasehold title is for a limited period oftime, it is essential to ensure that you have agood term of years left to run on the lease.Ideally a lease will have initially been grantedfor a term of 999 or 125 years. The longer thelength of term left to run on a lease isobviously more attractive to any futurepurchaser of a property. It is also essential forlending purposes where a buyer may need amortgage to facilitate a purchase of aleasehold title. It is usual for a high streetlending institute to require a minimum of 70years unexpired lease term from the date ofthe mortgage. If a term of years is less than70 years, then ideally you would want toapproach your Landlord to enter into a leaseextension of the term of years. However, giventhe complex nature of Landlord and Tenantlaw, it would be advisable to instruct yourproperty lawyer to act in this capacity for you.

Sally Stainton -Licensed ConveyancerOldham Marsh Page Flavell

Estate in Land - What Is The Difference?

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Gordon DecoratorsPainters & Decorators

For a FREE quote call Carl Gordon

01664 851375 or

07974 936 778

• Internal and externalpainting

• Wallpapering• Specialist paint finishes

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experience

Discount for OAPSNO VAT- trade prices

Fully insuredFree quotations

All aspects of carpentry & joineryfrom small to large projects includingbuilding alterations & extensions

Complete kitchen installation serviceAll aspects of floor and wall tiling

Supply & fit/fit only/ bespokeservices available

Tel : 01664 851680Mob : 07890 686740

[email protected]

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Extensions, Alterations, Renovations,Roofing, New builds, Conversions.

Building for the future

For a complete building service and FREE estimatesTEL: Colin on 01664 474925

We are now also authorised tooffer non seamed, super flexible

Rubber roofing.

We fit high performancetorch-on felt to our roofs.

Other colour options available15 year product guarantee

REPLACEMENTS,UPGRADES & REPAIRSDOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

For a FREE and prompt estimate call us on

Garages Bay windows Extensions Dormers Porches

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We have over 25 years of experience in designing and installing rooms to suit your lifestyle -Traditional or Contemporary - the difference is in the detail.

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The governmenthas amended theTaxation ofPensions Bill,paving the wayfor inheritablepensions.At the end of September the Chancellorsurprised many people by announcing at theConservative Party conference new rules fortreatment of money purchase death benefitsfrom April 2015. Among those caught on thehop was the Treasury, which issued a rushedpress release that was widely criticised asconfusing matters further.

In mid-October the government introducedthe Taxation of Pensions Bill to parliament,but this made fewer changes to deathbenefits than had been suggested by the MrOsborne and the Treasury. The missing detailemerged in early November with a raft ofamendments tabled by David Gauke, FinancialSecretary to the Treasury. The main effect ofthese for money purchase pension schemes isthat from 6 April 2015:

On death before age 75:•There will normally be no tax charge on anylump sum payment, whether or not an incomewas being drawn;•Alternatively any unused or drawdown fundremaining on death may be used to providetax-free flexi-access drawdown income for anydependant(s) or nominee(s) of the deceased.

If death occurs on or after age 75:•There will generally be a flat 45% tax chargeon any lump sum payment;•Alternatively the fund remaining on death maybe used to provide taxable flexi-accessdrawdown income for any dependant(s) ornominee(s) of the deceased.

•On the death of a flexi-access drawdownrecipient, be it a dependant or nominee, theoptions (and tax treatment) are the same forpassing on the residual fund to therecipient’s nominee(s).

•The same tax rules will apply thereafter toall successive beneficiaries as the fundmoves down through generations, until it ispaid out as a lump sum or exhausted bywithdrawals.

The consequences of these changes are stillbeing thought through and you should notconsider taking any action until the legislationis finalised. However, it does already appearthat the estate planning role of pensions is setto increase further and your existing pensiondeath benefit strategies may need to bereviewed.

If you wish to discuss how this may impact youplease call us for an initial no obligationconsultation.

Absolute Financial Services LLP areIndependent Financial Advisers

The value of tax reliefs depends on your individualcircumstances. Tax laws can change. The value of yourinvestment can go down as well as up and you may notget back the full amount you invested. Past performanceis not a reliable indicator of future performance. TheFinancial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax andtrust advice.

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Preston Cottage,51 & 51A Thorpe Road

Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1SE

Electrical and PAT testingLandlord Certification

Gas Safe Part P Approved503802 21700

Don’t forget if you are planning to have anyalterations to your home involving the bathroom,sockets or embedded electrical cabling theyshould be suitably earthed or installed with a30mA RCCB! Call us for a FREE CHECKand TECHNICAL ADVICE

From Jan 12th we are based at 22a BurtonStreet, Melton Mowbray Leics. LE13 1AF

17It’s time to start takingnotice of these neglectedareas to ensure that youlook younger for longer.Your NeckThe skin on your neck isthin compared to the rest ofthe body, it also has feweroil glands and can easilybecome dehydrated. Sogiven that, it’s as importantto moisturise your neck as

your face, and to extend the application ofyour daily sunscreen to this area too.Remember to exfoliate your skin regularly -both on your face and neck - as this removesdead skin cells, brightens your skin andimproves absorption of your moisturiser.On the subject of daily routines, whilst aregular moisturiser is fine for those looking toprevent rather than cure, if your neck isalready heavily lined, you’ll need somethingstronger. Furthermore your neck requires adifferent formulation to reverse the signs ofageing than your face, so it’s important to useproducts specifically designed for the neck,which are generally more concentrated andpowerful.Eating a healthy diet is key to looking youngertoo, as foods rich in anti-oxidants and Omega-3 acids have been shown to help skinrejuvenation by boosting collagen production -something that declines as we age.Smoking is not only bad for your health, but itdamages collagen and the constant squintingand lip pursing whilst smoking causes lines toform quickly. It’s no surprise then, that thedelicate skin under your chinis damaged as a result.

Your HandsThey say that you can tell a women’s age by

her hands, so it really is important to look afteryours.Winter weather, central heating, contact withwater and the use of alcohol-based handsanitizers all serve to dry out the skin, makingyour hands look older than they are and feelrough to the touch.If the skin on your hands is suffering you canbe sure that your nails will be too. Nails needextra attention during the winter months and ifthey are dry, peeling and brittle this is a signthat you need to treat your talons to someserious TLC.Limit the exposure your hands and nails haveto the elements by always wearing gloveswhenever you step outside in cold weather.The same goes for washing up or any activitywhere your hands are submerged in water;always keep a pair of rubber gloves nearby.Invest in a pair of moisture gloves. Apply anintensive hand cream everynight, before bed, andthen put the moisturegloves on overnight.You’ll wake up withbeautifully soft hands inthe morning.Each time you wash your hands, dry themthoroughly and then apply a hand and nailcream - same goes for when you have used ahand sanitizer. Make sure you rub the productin thoroughly and don’t forget to coat yourcuticles and nails too.Keep your nails long and strong by applyingcuticle oil every night. Use a strengtheningtreatment to help protect your nails from theelements and to give them extra strength.And for a real treat, head to the beauty salonand get a manicure. You’ll feel a lot moreenthused about keeping your professionallypampered hands in tip-top condition whenthey’re looking gorgeous.

City & Guilds trained20 yrs experience

Ladies & children also welcomeFamily & Group bookings

Melton basedFor all new clients.

Reasonable prices. Flexible hours to suit

Looking younger for longer

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Every year we make New Year Resolutions,which may be one or a collection of goodintentions to change. Perhaps do less ormore, whether that’s eating better, gettingfitter, being stressed, being calmer or gettingrid of phobias. For all these good intentions,old routines, beliefs and habits can have adetrimental effect on our chances of success.

Expectations play a large part too and if theyare too high this causes problems whenprogress is less than expected. It’s at thistime when we’re likely to give up, decide itcan’t be done and return to our old ways.Realistic goals are essential as there is nopoint expecting to achieve what’s unlikely ortoo difficult. Regular and positive successesreally help to keep us on track and motivated.

Mind coaching and therapy, which includeshypnotherapy and NLP, can help us makeour resolutions become reality. The strategiesand therapies are effective and gentlemethods of changing old routines, habits andbeliefs. It’s very similar to upgrading oldsoftware or changing an old record for a moreup to date and useful one.

The major part of our beliefs, habits androutines are held in our minds. These are theareas that need to be improved in order tohelp give ourselves a much better chance ofsuccess. Mind therapy is a very useful tool forthis.

When it’s the right time, the next importantstep is to find a qualified and experiencedtherapist. Effective and ethical therapysessions always ensure that you are incontrol at all times, working on your desiredobjectives and making the decisions that areright for you.

As a first step, you might like to join LouisePage of Vale Therapy at one of her free talksand workshops, which are held at the tranquilOld Brickyard Tea Garden in Scalford. Freetalks: January 20 - Weight & diets; February10 - Keeping calm. Workshops (to include teaand cake): January 19 - Be More Positive;February 16 - Weight Issues. For the fulllisting go to www.valetherapy.co.uk or callLouise on 07960 839122.

Turning resolutions into reality

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It's 2015, you’re being bombarded with ‘newyear, new you’ messages but hate jogging andthe very idea of the gym brings you out in a coldsweat. So what do you do?

If you want to get fitter and perhapsslimmer, too, there are plenty ofalternatives which don’t involve anInsanity workout, bootcamp or ToughMudder run. The main thing, ofcourse, is to find something youenjoy doing or your resolve will soonevaporate.Walking is hugely underestimated asa form of exercise and trekking uphillis, in fact, one of the top fiveexercises for burning fat and toninglower body muscles. Think MeltonCountry Park, Burrough Hill, ToftsHill, Stathern or Bradgate Park andenjoy our beautiful (and free!) countryside.If you’re more of a home bird you can workoutto a fitness DVD. With professional instruction,fun choreography and motivating music, thiskind of aerobic exercise is an alternative forthose who find jogging boring or a gym classintimidating. Gardening burns more caloriesthan you might think, too.Resistance training is a great way to get a fullbody workout and you’ll be amazed at just howmany exercises you can do with just a band,ring, Swiss ball, hula hoop, speed rope or pairof dumbbells. Come and check out our FitnessMad range for inspiration.If you like dance, Zumba could be the thing foryou to let loose and get a workout. If you’drather be outside, get on your bike - great forbuilding muscle and burning calories - or meetup with friends at one of Melton’s multi-use

games areas or parks for football, basketball oreven a simple game of Frisbee.For a low impact cardio exercise it’s hard tobeat swimming, a fabulous sport for your heart

health.For strengthening your core,improving your flexibility and givingyou a sense of calm try yoga orpilates. There are plenty of classesaround and all you need is a mat andsome comfortable clothing. Take alook at our limited edition screenprinted mats and stylish PureLimeclothing range in sizes 10 to 24.Badminton is a great sport for all agesand Melton is well served with fourmain clubs and others meeting weeklyfor more social games.Finally, if you fancy something a little

bit more explosive why not try kickboxing? FromMuay Thai to modern forms of karate, there arenumerous styles to choose from but the resultsare the same - weight loss, better health andimproved cardio fitness.For more information pop into the shop and pickup some of the many flyers we keep or to find aclub click on ‘local links’ atwww.meltonsports.co.uk

Now, where are my trainers . . .

Note from the editorMany of the exercise methods mentioned here cancater for people with health issues (but do see yourdoctor if you have concerns). A good instructor willwant to know about any problems you have, somake sure to tell yours if you have any conditionsthat might affect your ability to undertake certainexercises. You can find out more atwww.nhs.uk/livewell/fitness.

Open: Tues to Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 8.30am - 5.00pm

Telephone : 01664 668191 email : [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

6 King Street Melton Mowbray Leics. LE13 1XA

Finding the right activity for you

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Complementary Healthcare www.churchstreetpractice.com

Welcome to Church Street Practice, a multi-disciplinary clinicwhere independent registered practitioners are working underone roof. We offer a wide range of therapies covering mind andbody and work to the highest standard of care.

OSTEOPATHY: 01664 480568Clare Spencer B(Ost)Kirsty Morrison (BSC(Ost)A system of diagnosis and treatment that can beused to treat a wide variety of conditions frompostural problems, pain from and prevention ofsports injuries, repetitive strain injuries throughto postural changes during pregnancy.

Church Street Practice, 18 Church Street, Melton Mowbray,LE13 0PN

SPORTS MASSAGE:Donna Taylor 07977 966338

Deep tissue massage alongside musclemanipulation techniques to release muscletension, aid recovery from injury, and moreimportantly, prevent injury from occurring. Sportsmassage is not just for sports people - everyonecan benefit. [email protected]

CHIROPODY 01664 568068Elaine Etherington HCPC Reg. ChiropodistCaireen Escott Foot Health ProfessionalTreatment includes cutting and treating difficulttoenails, removal of hard skin, verrucae andcorns, diabetic care and general foothealthadvice. The ground floor surgery is open sixdays a week, home visits, eveningappointments and gift vouchers also available.

PERSONAL & CAREERCOACHING: 07717 754802Amanda Williamson BEd (Hons) EMCC Reg

Coaching supports individuals to tackle selflimiting beliefs and old patterns of behavior. Itfinds new ways to move forward and make themost of clients’ potential both at home and atwork. www.spirallifecoaching.co.uk

ACUPUNCTURE: 07791 347960Ariane Thompson MBRCPAcupuncture uses very fine needles to restoreand maintain good health and a balanced body& mind, improving your recovery time frominjury and ill health. A deeply relaxing treatment,shown in clinical trials to be effective for manyconditions, from acute & chronic pain andarthritis, headaches, IBS, to fertility issues andIVF support. Available on Wednesdays.

COUNSELLING / 07979 792132PSYCHOTHERAPY:Joan Carter BACP-Senior accredited

EMDR Practitioner

Counselling provides a safe, supportive,confidential setting to address life issues. Avariety of therapies are available which canhelp with relationship issues, low self esteem,loss, anxiety, depression, stress, sexual/identity issues and trauma.

22There’s no need to take extreme measures ifyou overdid it a bit at Christmas: a few well-chosen gadgets can make losing weight mucheasier.The trick to weight loss is to make little,permanent changes. For example, using an oilmister reduces the amount of oil you use incooking while a set of measuring spoons anda digital scale can ensure you’re not puttingtoo much of any ingredient into your food. Ifyou can’t bear to give up fried food, go for alow-fat fryer such as Breville’s Halo HealthFryer (£79.99) or Tefal’s ActiFry (£119) whichwill mean you get all the taste with a fraction ofthe fat.

Gadgets can help youcook healthy meals inother ways, too: if youhave a smartphone, aniPod touch or a tablet youcan take advantage ofstacks of cooking appsranging from celebritychefs’ apps to specialistapps such as the British

Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart RecipeFinder, which is free on both iOS and Android.We’d also recommend using a recipe managersuch as the fantastic Paprika app to store anygood healthy recipes you find online.No weight loss programme comes without therecommendation to exercise more, and thereare plenty of gadgets designed to help withthat too. Fitness trackers can keep an eye onhow many steps you take and calories youburn, with devices such as the Fitbit Surgesmartwatch (£199) and Fitbit Charge activitytracker (£99) and Nike’s Fuelband (£89)making it easy to track your progress. If youhave an iPhone, Nike’s device also enablesyou to share your progress with friends inprivate groups.There’s a huge trend for health monitoring insmartphones, with both Google’s Android andApple’s iPhones offering health tracking apps.In both cases the apps can talk to otherdevices such as fitness trackers, and there areplenty of third-partyapps for recordingyour food intake, theworkouts you do inthe gym or anythingelse you might wantto track and record.

How can you tell ifyour new regime isworking? While it’stempting to climb onthe scales every daythat’s a bad idea,because our bodyweight fluctuates quite dramatically from dayto day. It’s better to track the longer termtrend, and once again technology can helpwith that: smart scales such as Withings’wireless scales (from around £80) can helpyou track your weight loss by storing over 100readings. The scales are also compatible withsmartphones, which can take the readingsand turn them into inspiring and motivationalgraphs.

If you really want to see what’s happening toyour body, gadgets such as Omron’s BodyLogic Fat Analyser (£74) can tell you howmuch muscle you have, how hydrated youare and how much fat you’re carrying. That’suseful if you’re working out as well as eatingwell, because muscle weighs more than fat -so your weight might not change but yourbody composition will.

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Jujitsu & AikidoThese are traditional self-defence arts thatfocus on evading an attack and using theopponent’s force against them. These arethrowing arts, with locks and holds to restrainthe attacker. Many of these moves are usedby the police, prison officers and the army.

JudoOriginates from Japan and recognised as anOlympic sport. Seen as a “soft” martial artwhere predominately opponents wrestlerather than kick or punch, you’re taught totake your opponent’s balance to throw themand pin them to the ground. Judo originatesfrom Jujitsu and allows the practitioner tocompete, testing their skills and knowledge.

Taekwondo & KarateOriginating in Korea and Japan respectively,these both focus on blocking an attack,followed by punches and kicks. Whilst onlyTaekwondo is currently recognised as anOlympic sport there is hope that Karate willalso feature in the Olympics in 2020. Lessonsconcentrate on building stamina, strength andflexibility as well as conditioning the body toreceive an attack.

Iaidois the art of the Japanese sword, the katana.With these lessons you practice how tohandle the sword correctly, initially usingwooden weapons, before moving on to akatana.

The specialist instructors at Jubilee Sportshave many years’ experience and will be ableto guide you to the right class for you andyour family for all ages from 3-93. So forsome of the best instruction in one of the bestfacilities in the area, please call in and seewhat they have to offer.NB Also available are your favourite regularfitness classes, including bodystretch, core,torso and circuit training.

Conveniently located on Jubilee Street just offSnow Hill and with easy parking, Melton’spremier Martial Arts & Fitness Centre looksforward to welcoming you to your new hobby.

Which Martial Art?Ever fancied having a go at a martial art, but are a little confused about the differencesbetween them and which would be the best for you? Steve Parkin, owner of JubileeSports gives us a quick guide to some of their regular classes:

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We head into 2015 with sometrepidation. As many will be aware, milkprices have fallen significantly since thistime 12 months ago and are expected tocontinue to drop well into 2015.

Although only a smallpercentage of UKproduction is tradedinternationally,commodity prices doinfluence the pricethat we receive. Theworld currently hassurplus productionand the UK iscontributing to this,as we, along withother EU countries,prepare for life without milk quotas.Supermarket price pressure do not help thedomestic market either.

As members of Long Clawson Dairy, wehave been given - and taken up - the optionof locking our milk price for several monthsgoing forward. As long as we produceroughly to our forecast, at least we knowjust about what our income will be until themiddle of summer.

Grain prices have also been low thisseason, although this helps the dairyenterprise as feed costs are reduced. Weare feeding wheat to the cows now, and wesell what is left over in the summer. At leastwe will have a good volume to sell - for theprevious harvest we ended up buying wheatin as our harvest was so poor.

Farmers also face significant change in thesupport payment regime, as the SinglePayment changes to the Basic Payment.Perhaps more worrying than this is that weare the ‘guinea pigs’ for a change insecurity access for online governmentschemes. Anyone who uses GovernmentGateway – eg for self assessment taxreturns, business VAT or PAYE, an in ourcase, cattle movements, single paymentand other agricultural applications – willundergo this change, but the BasicPayment system is the first to adopt it.Reports so far are extremely worrying, withthe earliest tranches of beta testers being

left frustratedand unable toverify theiridentities online– usingestablishedcredit checkingagencies -despite callingthe helplines. Atelephoneapproach is nowbeing trialled,hopefully

everything will be resolved before we needto submit Basic Payment applications.

As I write this between Christmas and NewYear, the snow and frost are still with us,beautiful to look at although making morework. We have been very fortunate withmild weather to date, enabling us to keepdry cows outside grazing – now beingsupplemented with hay. An early start to thegrazing season will help keep milkproduction costs down, but are we in for alate, cold snap delaying spring growth?

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34 Blissful bedroomsYour bedroom is a retreat, a special placein which to relax, unwind and express yourtrue personality. Our tips will help youmake it as comfortable, functional andbeautiful as possibleFirst, think about how you useyour bedroom – is it just forsleeping, or do you listen tomusic, watch TV, makephone calls or even work?You will need to allocatespace for each differentfunction. Then, consider theatmosphere you want tocreate – would you prefer a light, bright andairy room, or one that is dark and dramatic? Ingeneral, soft and gentle colours areconsidered most restful, and it is a good ideato avoid loud patterns and clashing shades. Afeature wall (perhaps behind the bed head),with either one strong paint colour or aninteresting wallpaper pattern, can be a greatway to provide interest without going over thetop.

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gorgeous to look at and enjoyable to touch –cool and crisp or cosy and warm, depending onthe time of year. It’s simple to use plain whiteor off-white sheets, pillow cases and a duvetcover, and then add a stunning throw, blanket,eiderdown or quilt – or several, for eye-catching colour and pattern. Layer texture ontexture, plains with patterns, modern withvintage – creating a serene and luxurious,indulgent retreat.

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Set up earlier this year in Melton is MeltonPharmacy, a local independent pharmacysituated in an easily accessible area nearthe local Premier shop and Andy's Fish Bar/local shopping facilities off HartoppRoad.The NHS approved pharmacy aims tosupply the essential health servicesneeded in the area. It can be difficultto travel up and down the steep roadsto town centre especially in the colderand wetter months and so Melton pharmacyoffers an easier solution as well as enablingcustomers to save time and parking fees.Friendly local dispenser, Jo, who has over 6years experience in the pharmacy environmentsays“We provide a simple, effortless repeatprescription ordering and collection service andeven deliver medicines straight to your door,wherever you are either in Melton Mowbray orin one of the surrounding villages.We have a good knowledge of what isrequired and we aim to deliver that in an easy

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The pharmacy also offers manyhealthcare services such as smokingcessation, blood pressure and glucosemonitoring, weight management and BMIadvice and support, and emergency hormonalcontraception.

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For full details on Melton Pharmacy please seethe back page advert on this month’s MeltonMessenger.

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We had an encouragingresponse to our appeal for helpers lastmonth, particularly from the North of the town.We still do need more volunteers acrossMelton, Asfordby and Burton Lazars to act asDistributors and Managers. Please do get incontact if you feel you can help.

Some good news is that our official new web-site is now well underway and should beready very soon. Please do check, theaddress is meltonnhw.ukOur next NHW meeting is on 27th Jan at 7pmin the Crown Pub on Burton Street. Do feelfree to come along if you have an interest inwhat’s happening in your neighbourhood. InApril we will be having our AGM so pleasewatch out for more details.

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SCAMSPlease be aware that there are still a variety oftelephone scams circulating and which arebecoming increasingly sophisticated. NEVEREVER give out bank details over the telephoneand if the caller invites you to call back to“validate” the call always call someone that youknow before calling back. Many scammers nowstay on the line and pretend to answer from thecompany involved to reassure callers the call isgenuine. Better still look up the relevant com-pany telephone number yourself.

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Next time you’re sitting in atraffic jam, or waiting at thelights, take a little look aroundyou – I’m willing to wageryou’ll be surrounded bycountless illuminated, bowedheads of motorists checkingtheir phones.

I’ve found it’s incredibly rare totake a trip with any driverthese days and for them not tofiddle with their phone at leastonce during the journey. Withmusic streaming services likeSpotify working through caraudio systems, social mediastreams constantly pingingaway with notifications, not tomention text messages andemails, the temptation totouch the phone is too hardfor most to resist.Can you honestly say thatyou’ve never touched yourphone while driving? I can’t.

And I’m pretty sure everysingle driver on the roads witha phone will say the same.In fact, a recent survey backsup that theory. British CarAuctions recently quizzed 445motorists and 95 per cent ofthem said they’d seen anotherdriver using a mobile phone.Some 82 per cent of them hadseen someone texting oremailing too and to makematters worse 42 per centadmitted to doing itthemselves.The official advice is to turn itoff, but the problem with thatis phones have becomeintrinsically linked to our cars.Most modern models offerBluetooth connectivity that letsyou take calls at the wheel,stream music from yourhandset, while some even letyou access the web from thecar using your phone’s signal.

Could it be the case that carmanufacturers are sendingout the wrong message? Arethey condoning the use of amobile phone behind thewheel by implementing all thistechnology?A delve into the murky worldof the world wide web and thatbastion of informativereporting, The Daily Mail,reveals a report from Canadawhich found drivers talking onhandsfree devices were ‘farmore likely to make errors onthe road’.

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When you’re having aconversation on handsfree areyou REALLY paying attentionproperly? I contacted theAssociation of Chief PoliceOfficers to ask them whatwould happen to a driver whohad an accident while talking,perfectly legally, on ahandsfree kit.

A spokesman said thelikelihood was that the driverwould be prosecuted fordriving without due care andattention or, in more extremecases, for dangerous driving.And it’s already happened.One case in 2008 involvedlorry driver Mervyn Richmond,49, who had been talking tohis mother for 23 minutesusing Bluetooth in his cabwhen he ran into the back of aTransit van, killing itspassenger. He was jailed forfour-and-a-half years for

dangerous driving.Roger Vincent, of the RoyalSociety for the Prevention ofAccidents, told The Daily Mailat the time: ‘When you areusing any mobile while drivingyou are four times more likelyto have an accident.’ FOURtimes.So here’s my idea. I think it’stime for a manufacturer tointroduce a device that stopsyour phone working when theengine is on. A sort ofenforced airplane mode thatmeans no calls, texts, emailsor data can be received, butmusic can still be played if it’splugged in. That port could bein the glovebox, in a box thatis automatically locked whenthe engine is running perhaps.Sounds extreme, I know, butcar manufacturers have aresponsibility to ensure driversknow how dangerous usinghandsfree is, let alone

touching the phone andwriting a text message.It would take a bravemanufacturer to make themove, but marketed correctlyit could be a winner. I actuallylook forward to long haulflights knowing I won’t get asignal and can enjoy somequality time spent unshackledfrom my iPhone. Cars couldbecome the sole isolationzone of the modern world.The only part of yourconnected life that’sunplugged, a location to enjoysome thinking time without thedistraction of Facebook oremails from the boss; a placeto simply enjoy the journey.But is there a car maker braveenough to make the movefirst?

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Treat the one you loveon February 14th tosucculent pan-friedsteak with a luxurioussweet red wine sauce.

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Cook the baby new potatoes in a pan of lightlysalted water for 10-15 minutes until just tender.

Meanwhile, crush the peppercorns coarselyusing a pestle and mortar or the end of a rollingpin. Press firmly over both sides of the steaks.Set a griddle pan over a medium heat to preheat.

Brush both sides of the steaks with oil. Place thesteaks on the hot griddle pan and cook over ahigh heat for 1 minute on each side until seared.Reduce the heat and continue cooking for afurther 2-4 minutes on each side until the steaksare cooked to your liking. Remove the steaksand cover and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes.

Place the redcurrant jelly and red wine in asmall pan and heat gently until the jelly hascompletely dissolved. Stir in the corn flourmixture and simmer for a further minute untilslightly syrupy.

Drain the potatoes, toss with the butter andparsley and season to taste. Spoon the sauceover the steaks. Serve with the potatoes andsteamed vegetables.

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54Most plants in British gardens are good andhardy, but when conditions becomeparticularly miserable even these may suffer.So whether your garden is already covered insnow and ice, or simply suffering from a slightfrosting, it’s time to make surethat it’s wrapped up warm.

Plants in containers areparticularly vulnerable to winterdamage as their roots are notprotected beneath the soil butinstead are relatively exposedwith only the container and alayer of compost to protectthem. This leaves the roots inserious danger so, if thegarden soil is not frozen solid,plunge pots in water. If it’s too heavy to movethen wrap it up well in several layers of bubblewrap polythene or old curtains – it may notlook pretty but it’ll do the job.Most shrubs and trees in your garden will be‘hardy’ in the UK, able to withstand all but themost harsh weather but if very harsh weatheris forecast or there has been a spell of mildweather which may have encouraged the plantto produce some soft, new growth, then drape

a double layer of horticultural fleece over thetop growth of the plants and anchor it well.A double fleece layer can of course be usedon plants in beds and borders too. Make sureyou weigh down the edges of the fleece well

with bricks, or use metal pegs atintervals along its length. Largerindividual plants in borders canbe given good, individualprotection if you use four sturdycanes to create a framework,wrap with netting or chicken wireand fill the central space aroundthe plant with dry bracken, strawor leaves.Many wall shrubs, for examplethe pineapple broom, are grownin this relatively warm and

sheltered spot because they aren’t thehardiest of plants. To dramatically reduce anyrisk of cold damage you can make a similar‘cage’ of mesh around these and again fill itwith dry material so that the plant insideremains snug. It is essential with any suchprotection that you don’t use materials thatcannot ‘breathe’ or else it may become dampinside and the plants will start to deteriorate.

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55Evergreens in containers and in open groundmay suffer from drought as well as foliage orstem growth – during the cold weather theycontinue to need a fair amount of water and ifthis is frozen solid in the soil, they soonsuffer. Deep mulch applied to the soil surfaceon the root area before the ground becomesfrosted will help immensely. During milderspells, if the soil is dry, give them a drink too.

Although most fruit trees such as apples,pears, cherries and plums are definitelyhardy, they are also prone to damage.Although quite tough, the newly openedblossom and the buds themselves may bedamaged, with late frosts being most harmfulbecause the buds are further developed. Afleece cover will help here too. If you live in aparticularly cold part of the country and areplanting new fruit plants buy them from alocal specialist nursery which know localconditions, and try to buy late floweringvarieties where possible.If your garden is inclined to be a bitwindswept, it may be worth investing in somefleecy jackets for your favourite shrubs.These are made from fleece and are likemassive bags, complete with a drawstring atthe open end. Just pop them over the plantand tighten the drawstring. Alternatively use adouble layer of ordinary fleece, such as thetype we offer on my website, wrap it aroundand cut to size before clipping or tying inplace.Outdoor taps and pipework are likely to needprotection too, and if left open to the elementscould result in burst pipes and expensivebills. I suggest turning outside taps off at themains, but if this isn’t feasible or logical, domake sure any exposed pipework is properlyinsulated. Your local builder’s merchant orDIY store is worth a visit for this job - wellinsulated pipes and garden taps could saveyou a fortune.

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Turn over a new leaf this New Year andget involved with environmentalvolunteering projects in Leicestershire:waste action volunteering, the mastergardeners’ scheme and conservationvolunteering.

Every two weeks In Leicestershire we throwaway enough waste to fill the Royal AlbertHall. Becoming a waste action volunteer forLeicestershire County Council, gives you thechance to help stop this by providing yourlocal community with advice on reducing theirwaste.Karen Webb, a waste action volunteer, said:“Once we’re trained, we can focus on areaswe’re interested in. I’ve enjoyed advisingpeople how to use their leftovers, teachingscouts how to compost and use recycledmaterials as well as attending events. I’m avalued part of my community through mywaste action volunteering and have made lotsof friends, including master gardeners.”To find out more or apply, visitwww.lesswaste.org.uk/waste_action_volunteers

Leicestershire master gardeners helppeople learn to grow their own food. Theysupport individual households and communityprojects across Leicestershire and as avolunteer; you will be providing support andguidance to individuals and communities indeveloping their own food growing projects.

Two-day induction courses to become amaster gardener volunteer start on Thursday22/ Friday 23 January and Saturday 28February/Sunday 1 March 2015. For moreinformation, contact Alison McGrath on 07584343847 or [email protected]

Alternatively, conservation volunteeringinvolves joining a diverse group of people tocarry out conservation tasks onLeicestershire’s country parks.

For more information call 0116 305 5000 oremail [email protected] all other volunteering opportunities visitwww.leics.gov.uk/volunteers_opps

Within Leicestershireand the Melton areathere is one key providerof local grants, help andadvice, the Leicesterand LeicestershireEnterprise Partnership - www.llep.org.ukRelevant for existing and new startups, youare able to sign up to their free newsletterwhich will keep you informed of the latestopportunities. Startups have a specificsection www.llepbizgateway.co.uk/starting-a-business

Based here in Melton at the Council OfficesEconomic Development Officer MariaRamshaw can give extra advice on LLEPfunding and training work shops. She alsoruns a Melton Business Forum which offersfree networking opportunities for Melton busi-nesses. You can contact her on 0166450249.

The Melton and Market Harborough areashave recently received confirmation of anallocated share in a government £1.5M fundknown as the East Leics. Leader Fund.Targeting innovative, networked home-basedbusinesses (no retail shops) and micro enter-prises wanting to diversify, improve productiv-ity and grow.For more information visitwww.oakleaves.org.uk/east-leicestershire-leader

The Business Growth Service inthe East Midlands is run by PeraConsulting, here in Melton. Itmainly deals with existing estab-

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We provide support to anyone with Multiple Scle-rosis or parents / carers / friends of a person with MS, allwould be very welcome.For any other information required please call our free Help-line : 01664 858297 www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-support

REGULAR LIBRARY EVENTSEvery TUES - VOLUNTEERING DROP IN SESSION. If youare interested in volunteering opportunities in the Melton areadrop in and speak to an advisor from VAM. 10am-12pm

Every WED - WRIGGLY READERS - at Melton Library2.00 –2.30pm. Under 5’s and babies are invited along with theirparents to join in with songs, rhymes & stories. FREE.

Every THUR—YOUR WORK CLUB 9am-12 noon. Drop in forsome help with getting back into work including CV, cover letterand job search support.

First FRI of every month - FAMILY HISTORY SELF HELPGROUP. 10 –12.pm, Use library’s resources and help withfree access to Ancestry Library Edition. Open to all. Tel 0116305 3646 for more info

MELTON CARNEGIE MUSEUM EVENTSThe friends of Melton Carnegie Museum presentTues 20th Jan - DONINGTON LE HEATH MANOR HOUSEAn evening talk and virtual tour of the medieval House byRichard Knox. 7.30pm. £3 non-members. All welcome. Prebooking required Tel 0116 3053860

Tues 17th Feb - LIFE AS A TILLER GIRL. An evening talk byMargaret Hudson on her Royal Command Performance, theLondon Palladium and overseas tours with the dancingtroupe. Times and prices as above.

Wed 25th Feb - THE STONE WORK OF MELTON BUILDINGSA talk hosted by Melton Fieldworkers looking at thearchitecture of the town. 7.30pm £4 pp All welcome.

Tues 17th - Sat 21st FebruaryFEBRUARY HALF TERM DROP IN EVENTS During usualopening times 10am - 4pm Crafts and activities for children .Small charge for some activities.

MELTON C. MUSEUM will reopen on Tues 13th Jan 2015

Across: 1 Plastic, 5 Set-up, 8 Initial, 9 Osier, 10 Edict,11 Cinders, 12 Cashew, 14 Papers, 17 Pergola, 19Cadre, 22 Clots, 23 Science, 24 Teals, 25 Scenery.

Down: 1 Prime, 2 Alibi, 3 Thistle, 4 Calico, 5 Sworn, 6Trireme, 7 Paresis, 12 Copycat, 13 Sarcoma, 15 Archive,16 Cassis, 18 Oasis, 20 Dance, 21 Elegy.

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61More than 15,000homes and busi-nesses acrossLeicestershire nowhave access to fibre broadband, thanks to thecounty council and BT’s £18.8 million Super-fast Leicestershire project.

Melton Borough Council is a key partner ofthe project which has already made fibrebroadband available to homes and busi-nesses in Bottesford as well as almost 2,000new homes and businesses in Melton Mow-bray. This builds on BT’s commercial rolloutwhich has already made fibre broadbandavailable to more than 10,500 homes andbusinesses in Melton Mowbray.

Mrs Pam Posnett, Leicestershire CountyCouncil Cabinet Lead for Rural Broadband,said, “We are making excellent progress todeliver our vision that all premises in Leices-tershire can access superfast broadbandspeeds by 2018.“Superfast broadband is critically important toour businesses and communities. It will boosteconomic growth, improve access to servicesand help transform public service delivery.”

Superfast fibre broadband is the new genera-tion of broadband – much faster, more reli-able and it uses a different technology. Whilstmost traditional broadband (known as ADSL)is delivered via copper telephone lines, su-perfast fibre broadband uses fibre optic cableas part of the link between the customer andthe telephone exchange. Through this peoplecan access download speeds of up to50Mbps.

There are lots of benefits to superfast broad-band for both residents and businesses; forexample everything online will be quicker, soif you use services such as iPlayer you won’twaste time while the program buffers. Or, ifyou have several people in a house using theinternet at the same time, there won’t be adrop in service. Alternatively, if you work fromhome or are a small business that regularlydownloads and uploads large files, needs toshare assets and collaborate with colleaguesin real time, or requires high quality videoconferencing then you’ll also benefit.For more information, including expectedcoverage and top tips on how to upgradeplease visitwww.superfastleicestershire.org.uk

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QUIZ NIGHTFri 27th FebruaryDove’s ever popularQuiz Night with Quiz-master ExtraordinaireDr Phil Rathbone! Always a sell out! AtHose Village Hall. Hose, LE14 4JR.7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets£10.00 to include a two course ‘hogroast’ supper. Tickets available now.AUCTION & TABLE TOP SALESaturday 21st MarchOur Grand auction of household goods,soft furnishings, toys, small items offurniture etc. We would welcome dona-tions of items to auction during w/c 16thMarch. Viewing & table top from 12 noon.Bidding 1.30pm prompt. Free entry.All welcome!FORMORE INFORMATION PLEASE

CONTACT 01949 860303 orwww.dovecottage.org

The 36th Melton Scout Group would like tosay thank you to everyone who supportedour Christmas Post: retailers allowing us tohave post boxes on their premises, ourmembers and helpers for sorting and post-ing the cards and of course the public whomade donations to have their cards posted.All together over 11,500 cards were deliv-ered, this helped us raise almost £2,400.This money will help us to continue to offer avaried programme for our Beavers, Cubsand Scouts.

The Group Treasurer will hold any cards thatwere not delivered for the next 3 months.Any enquiries can be made to CatherineAtkin on 01664 565250, or Email to [email protected]

62 EVENTS/DIARY DATESFEBRUARY / MARCH 2015

Mon 16th - Fri 20th Feb incls.- LEICS.SCHOOLS HALF TERM HOLIDAY

Events at Melton Carnegie Museum see p. 60

First Monday in the month - BREASTCANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Melton BaptistChurch. 10am. Tel 01664 569299.Every 1st Thursday in the month - RUTLAND& MELTON CANCER SUPPORT GROUP –Samworth Centre Melton.10am. 01664 852138Every Saturday in the month - MELTONCHILD CONTACT CENTRE – A safe place forseparated parents to meet their children. Meltoncentre. 2-4pm Tel.07522297102.Every 3rd Thursday in the month - MELTONPARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP – TheEdge, S. Melton Community Centre, Dalby Rd.Melton.2pm - 4pm Tel Christine 01664 851235

Fri 6th Mar.– CONCERT by TRIO GITIAN .Centre Stage production Music from Russian toCeltic swing. Twyford Village Hall 7.30pm. Alsoat Long Clawson Village Hall 7.30pm on Fri 20thMar. Tel 01664 840774 for Twyford and 01664822247 for L. Clawson.

If you have any free, charity or communityevents , then please e-mail us [email protected]

Sat 28th Feb.– GOOD & NEW CLOTHESSALE. Men, women’s and children’s clothes andaccessories including designer labels. BarnsdaleLodge Hotel and Restaurant. 8.30am –1.00pm.Admission £5. All proceeds to For Rutland InRutland providing advice on cancer, dementiaand other long term illnesses.

Sat 31st Jan– NATIONAL SHEEPASSOCIATION WINTER FAIR. Melton CattleMarket, Scalford Rd. 10am –3pm £5 entry under16’s and members free. Tel : 01953 607860.

STARTING 2015 Every Sat - MELTONCOUNTRY PARK TIMED RUN – 9am 5k runwith coffee break afterwards. Free butregistration required at www.parkrun.org.uk

Wed 10th Feb.– FREE THERAPY TASTERSESSION on keeping calm. Old Brickyard TeaGarden, Scalford 7.30-9.00pm.To book tel. Louise on : 07960839122.

Mon 9th Feb.– MELTON WILDLIFE TRUSTMEETING. Gianpierre Ferrari—Spring inAndalusia and the Dolomites. United ReformChurch hall, Chapel St. Melton. 7.30pm.Tel 01664 568791 for info.

Fri 19th & Sat 20th Feb– MELTON FROSTFAIR. Melton Town Centre. Family fun,entertainment and winter market in the half termbreak.10am – 4pm Tel : 01664 502335.

Fri 27th Feb - VINTAGE CAR & BIKE MEET.5pm Melton town centre. Free. MM 480234

Sun 15th Feb– JOHN PEARSON STAND UPLocal comedian Melton Theatre 7.30pm.A nonticketed event entry on the night. Donationsgoing to John Ferneley Breakfast Club.

Tues 17th Sat 21st Feb– HALF TERMACTIVITIES at Melton Museum see page 60.

Mon 9th Mar.– MELTON WILDLIFE TRUSTMEETING. Rosemary Gibson “Corielauvi” IronAge Britain. United Reform Church hall, ChapelSt. Melton. 7.30pm. Tel 01664 568791 for info.

Sat 7th & Sun 8th Mar.– COLLECTORS &ANTIQUES FAIR. Brooksby Hall, Melton.9.30am—4pm. £2.50. Refresh. and free parking.

Fri 21st Mar.– KOMEDEY OF ERRORS byCIRCUS BERZERCUS. Centre Stage productionFamily show packed with music. Hose VillageHall 7.30pm Tel 01949 860707 for tickets.

Mon 30th Mar - Fri 10th Apr incls.- LEICS.SCHOOLS EASTER HOLIDAY

Fri 27th Mar - VINTAGE CAR & BIKE MEET.5pm Melton town centre. Free MM 480234

Fri 27th Feb– DOVE COTTAGE QUIZ NIGHTsee page 61.

Fri 21st Mar– DOVE COTTAGE AUCTION &TABLE TOP SALE see page 61.

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