6000 Distribution JUNE 2018 & surrounding areas Issue 21

Whitwick • • Swannington •

Do you know this local NOW REACHING landmark? If you have 6,000 been there you may have homes and businesses! been ‘Walking in the Air’ See page 3 for details and how to win a prize!

PLUS: ‘WE LOVE OUR PETS’ feature Whitwick Wake remembered New Swannington Primary School celebrate the Royal Wedding All our regular features & lots more!

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Front cover photograph by Second Look Photography • www.secondlookphotography.co.uk S P E C I A L I N T R O D U C T O R Y O F F E R S O N A L L D U R E S T A C O L L E C T I O N S Celebrating 80 Years of British handmade WELCOME... luxury quality furniture, FABCO is proud to ...to the latest edition of the Community Voice! showcase DURESTA’s latest bespoke furniture James Hayles HND. RRM collections in their newly refurbished Ashby Front Cover Quiz... ‘Spot the Local Landmark’. Fully insured and NPTC qualified Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist showroom. Working in partnership with How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this & Ground Maintenance DURESTA, FABCO is proud to bring you month’s front cover? including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. quality British made furniture crafted by If you think you know the answer, please send your entry to Community Voice, 57 High LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £110 Large Load DURESTA’s in-house award winning Street, , LE67 6LH or email [email protected] 01530 271186 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Shackerstone Fields, , Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DE upholsterers. Duresta’s latest collections The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 one4all feature their stylish contemporary Meridian voucher. Good Luck! and Metropolitan collections which are LOOK OUT FOR WHITTIE! available in a great selection of quality Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! Whittie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding upholstery materials. All their furniture is Many of our readers were able to correctly behind the advert for general builder made to last and comes with a 25-year identify last month’s mystery landmark as ‘Mitch Shaw’, on page 18. The first the village sign near to The Robin Hood in correct answer drawn out of the structural frame guarantee. Swannington. Designed by Isabel Lynam and ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in based on ideas submitted by the community, this by Lorna Measom of Thringstone, who will receive a structure was erected in 1997. The weather vane shows a locomotive pulling two coal wagons and £10 GIFT VOUCHER! carved hardwood panels outside depict village But where is he this month? If you spot him, send us your details, and which advert he is hiding scenes. behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ This month’s prize has been won by Philip Wileman from Whitwick and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Grace CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE Fowkes of Jeff Fowkes Wheels Ltd. Find them Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH on Station Road, Ibstock for all your auto needs; Tel: 01530 267344 from tyres to servicing and exhausts. Email: [email protected] Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark! www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

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2nd June 1000 Years Show - a clever mix of history and comedy WEEKDAYS 9.30am - 12.30pm Pre School - term time only 8.00pm – £8 a ticket MONDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm U3A Curling 7th June Tropics Pamper Evening 7.30pm – Free event 10.30am - 12.00pm U3A Spanish

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the voice page 4 page 5 the voice A VERY WARM WHITWICK WAKE WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW READERS! REMEMBERED Due to popular demand, we are This month’s delightful photograph is used by kind permission of very pleased to announce an Whitwick resident Derek Whitmore and shows an unusual view of increase in the distribution of both editions of the Community Voice Whitwick Wake in 1959. Derek can remember clearly the evening when magazine. he took the photograph and that he was riding on the “Big Wheel” High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 The Whitwick Community Voice, will when he captured this lovely scene. SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS now (in addition to covering Whitwick, Whitwick Wake was held in a field next to King Edward I gave permission for a fair to Thringstone and Swannington) be FORTHCOMING EVENTS Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Friday 22nd June - FILM NIGHT - Whitwick Park, behind what is now the be held on the eve of the feast of St John the Production of Macbeth’, a hilarious comedy ‘DARKEST HOUR’ (PG13) In May 1940, increased by an extra 1000 copies, Health Centre on North Street and part of a Baptist, 24th June, and two days afterwards. TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr. If you have the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime in order to reach more homes in the tickets for any event, please contact seen and enjoyed ‘The play that goes wrong’ Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide residential area. The landscape shown in the Originally, the festival had a religious The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets or ‘Peter Pan goes wrong’, then you will love whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on area and will also be delivered to the background is Whitwick Park. significance. Records reveal that it was held can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject this play! Never known for their lack of ambition, knowing that it could mean a humiliating defeat for residents of Coleorton. to availability). Please check with ticket the ladies (and gentlemen) of the fictitious Farndale Britain and its empire. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. in different parts of the village too. Yet, it is outlets to avoid disappointment. Looking at Derek’s photograph stirred Avenue Dramatic Society stage Shakespeare’s Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. In addition, our sister magazine, The fascinating to think that this special event is Friday 1st June - FILM NIGHT - ‘THREE iconic tragedy in their own inimitable style. The up many memories amongst the team at Saturday 23rd June - PELENNA VALLEY Ibstock Community Voice (which something that links Whitwick people across BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 Whitwick Historical Group, many of whom MISSOURI’ (R). After months have passed available in advance from The Palace or Ibstock WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR in concert. already reaches 13 local villages) the centuries. They may have lived and This world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make grew up in the village. In the 1950s and 60s, without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Business Centre Tel: 01530 267300 or purchase will also see it’s current distribution worked in very different ways but numerous Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three on the door subject to availability. Tickets a welcome return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm. the arrival of the Wake was a major highlight signs, leading into her town, with a controversial can be reserved on the telephone. Tickets: £10.00. ADVANCED BOOKING increased by an extra 2000 copies. generations have made merry at Whitwick HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. of each year. There was much excited message directed at William Willoughby, the Saturday 9th June - LEICESTERSHIRE These will be delivered to ‘new builds’ Wake. town’s revered chief of police. Doors & bar open anticipation and youngsters saved up their VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST Wednesday 27th June - THE PALACE in the area and will also be going out to at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: EXHIBITION organised by Dr Pam Fisher WINE CLUB wine tasting evening. Starts pocket money so that they could enjoy the Reminiscing about happy events is always £5.00/£4.00. at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a homes in Market Bosworth. Tel 0116 252 5722. In The Centenary Room, fairground rides and other attractions. The pleasant and photographs like Derek’s can Saturday 2nd June - PALACE SOCIAL from 10.00am –12 noon, as part of the Palace’s maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on DANCE Doors & bar open at 7.00pm with dancing Community Morning. 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve Thank you for reading! village was crowded with locals having a be the means to stimulate those memories. from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00. Saturday 16th June – TABLE TOP your place. good time and each bus that stopped in At WHG, we would love to see any of Friday 8th June & Saturday 9th June SALE - 10am to 12 noon - as part of the Palace’s Friday 29th June - PALACE BINGO. 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VISIT OVER 150 WEBSITE from Roberts Travel Group HOLIDAYS FOR FULL LISTINGS THE BENEFITS OF ‘THE SCIATIC PAIN RELIEF CUSHION’ June Sun 15th Scarborough Seaside £25 Thu 9th Hull: The Deep Aquarium (Huge aquarium Tue 17th Windsor or Legoland £25 with over 3000 creatures) £39 Sat 16th BBC Gardeners World Live & The Good Wed 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Fri 10th Wells next the Sea £23 A sciatica relief cushion, designed by to put-up with the pain in my legs and back. Together, with a regular massage and the use Food Show at Birmingham NEC £40 Terracotta Warriors £47 Sat 11th London Postal Museum £42 local Remedial and Sports Massage I surmised that it was most likely ‘due to my of my sciatic cushion, my range and ease of Sat 16th Princess Diana Kensington £46 Fr 20th Haworth and the Bornte’s Parsonage £25 Sat 11th London Zoo £59 Sun 17th Sir Winston Churchill’s Childhood Home: Sat 21st RHS Tatton Park Flower Show £48 Sun 12th Bletchley Park - Home of the Enigma Code £39 Therapist, Ian Garfield, was launched age’ or hereditary; the usual suspects! I had movement has been increased and rendered Blenheim Palace & Gardens £40 Sat 21st London Hyde Park £25 Tue 14th Wensleydale Railway Steam Train with at The Back Pain Show in Birmingham, become accepting of a certain amount of virtually pain-free. This has enabled me to Sun 17th Chester City £23 Sat 21st London West End Show: Matilda £109 Afternoon tea £79 Fri 17th Whitby Seaside £25 pain, particularly at night and after sitting or participate in much more physical exercise, Thu 21st London’s Covent Garden £25 Sat 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner back in 2017. Through a combination Thu 21st London West End Show: Mousetrap Sat 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old standing for any length of time. I just kept such as walking and swimming and has, (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners of Ian’s knowledge of anatomy, (Agathie Christie legendary ‘whodunit’) £89 Life Story and her rise to fame) £105 Terracotta Warriors £47 taking the tablets and hoping for the best! thereby, enhanced my general well-being.” Thu 21st London West End Show: Kiss Me Kate Sun 22nd Skegness Seaside £22 Sat 18th London Hyde Park £25 physiology and pathology and his (Based on Shakespeare taming of the shrew) £98 Mon 23rd Leamington Spa or Warwick Castle £22 Sat 18th London West End Show: Strictly Ballroom £109 However, I have discovered that it doesn’t Thu 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner Wed 25th Sandringham Flower Show £36 Sat 18th London West End Show: Les Miserables £119 engineering design skills, he developed (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners Life Story Sat 18th London West End Show: Aladdin £119 have to be like that! I went along to see Ian at and her rise to fame) £85 Thu 26th Chester City £23 the first prototype for the sciatic pain Sun 19th Southport Flower Show £49 Sat 23rd Midsummer Murder’s Guided Tour £39 Thu 26th Chester Zoo £45 Rossendale Healing Hands for a massage and Sun 19th Southport Seaside £25 relief device. From this prototype, Sun 24th Woburn Abbey House & Garden Show £39 Fri 27th Harry Potter Studio Tour £66 he introduced the Sciatic Pain Relief Cushion Thu 23rd Llandudno Seaside £25 Sat 30th Mystery Seaside Tour £25 Sat 28th Southend on Sea Seaside £25 with the specialist knowledge of his to me. He explained that the cushion allows Sun 29th Weston-super-Mare Seaside £23 Sat 25th Skegness Seaside £22 July Sun 26th Hunstanton Seaside £22 co-directors, and patient feedback, gentle stretching of the sciatic nerve whilst Sun 1st Ely Aquafest £22 August Mon 27th Black Country Living Museum he went on to develop the Sciatic Pain Sun 1st Shanties on the Streamer Wed 1st Cambridge Cathedral City £22 “Commemorating the first World War” £36 sitting, without the pressure. I now use it for “All aboard the Danny” £79 Thu 2nd Newark Antiques Fair Relief Cushion. sleeping and sitting on, particularly on long Sun 1st Stratford upon Avon’s River Festival £22 (Largest Antique Fair in Europe) £32 car or coach journeys. I used to get out of Sat 7th RHS Hampton Court Flower Show £57 Fri 3rd Lincoln Cathedral City £22 Mrs M. of Ibstock has this to say about the Sat 7th Woodhall Spa “1940’s Weekend” £25 Sat 4th Kew Garden’s Dragon Trail £43 bed or emerge from the car feeling about TRAVEL GROUP effectiveness of the aid; Sun 8th Cotswolds & Cream Tea £29 Sat 4th Buckingham Palace Staterooms £55 Call 01530 816425 for a brochure or twice my actual age, but now I feel very little Sun 8th York Medieval City £25 Sun 5th Skegness Seaside £22 “Until about 8 months ago, I had more or Sat 14th Skegness £22 Sun 5th BBC’s Country file Live at Blenheim Palace £55 visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk discomfort or stiffness, if any, in either my Sat 14th RAF Fairford Air Tattoo £69 Thu 9th Hull City of Culture £23 for our full selection of day trips and holidays less resigned myself to the ‘fact’ that I had back or my legs. the voice page 8 page 9 the voice WHITWICK FANCY PUTTING YOUR PARISH COUNCIL BRAIN TO THE TEST? Community Office, www.whitwickpc.org.uk Open: Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. 3a Market Place, LE67 5DT Wednesdays 1 – 4 pm 01530 459527 [email protected] Thurs/Fridays 10 am – 1 pm (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)

KNOW WHAT YOUR PARISH COUNCIL CAN DO ………………… OR CAN’T DO

The Parish Council has produced a new information leaflet to WE CAN’T DO: help explain a little more about what we do. It has a few details Provide houses of our history, your parish wards and how to find your parish or places for councillors (if not using our website), when we meet and where, people to live how to get agendas/minutes, spending, financial and other in – the law ACROSS DOWN support to community groups and the King George V Field 1. Seafarer (7) 1. Gruesome (7) doesn’t allow 4. Attain (5) 2. Variety show (5) Charity. It explains some of our services, buildings & land that parish council 7. Catlike mammal (5) 3. Elevated (6) the parish council is responsible for. If you would like a copy 9. Type of rock (7) 4. Parts of a ladder (5) just call at the office (times above), email us or see the website. to be housing THE ODD ONE OUT! 10. Respire (7) 5. Fruit (7) Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”? 11. Gaze (5) 6. Precipitance (5) authorities. 12. Resembling a horse (6) 8. Colossus (5) A) The two essential ingredients of a Hawaiian pizza 14. Unit of time (6) 13. Unwitting (7) News from your Parish Council – JUNE 2018 B) Rashers cooked over the fire? 18. Pandemonium (5) 15. Tripod (5) 20. Melodious (7) 16. Joy (7) C) Pink seafood drink…. for starters? (cryptic) Working for a safer future. TALENTED STEPHENSON 22. Elusive (7) 17. Hinder (6) D) Sodium chloride and dilute acetic acid 23. Fibbing (5) 18. Pancake (5) The parish council invested part 24. Foe (5) 19. Glossy (5) COLLEGE STUDENTS TAKE A 25. Distinguished (7) 21. Percussion instrument (5) of the ‘Projects’ budget at Robinson Road play area. “ CAMERA TOUR OF WHITWICK! Have you seen two young people out and about in the past couple of months taking . photographs? You might have noticed an BEST FOOT FORWARD! unusual interest in static objects that Are you footsore or foot loose and fancy free? We can all do with some belong to the parish council – like some of the rubbish bins on help and advice on how to keep our feet in good working order so that parish land, gates, bollards and even some of the swings in the we can get the most out of life – and the WI is all in favour of that! playground. Two students from Stephenson College gave us We look forward at our June meeting to welcoming our guest speaker, Rachel Bennett, who will be giving us the benefit of her knowledge and expertise on caring for our feet. one day every week to walk (in all weathers, often awful!) to Hopefully, by the end of the help the parish council establish a photo library of our assets evening we shall all have a spring .” and village facilities. in our step! Did you know that the Visitors are welcome to join Community Voice can distribute . Thank you to Ellis and Joe for helping us! this meeting at the Thringstone your marketing leaflets? Methodist Hall on Tuesday, 19th Wonders of Whitwick – tell us more (Email [email protected] with your good news) June, at 7.30pm. The entry From just £25 per thousand you can charge is £5.00 which includes reach over 14000 households. We want your ideas for the future? Come to our Visioning Meeting a raffle ticket for our monthly For more details call The parish council is going to review what is important for Whitwick – like before when residents draw, and refreshments at the 01530 267344 or email have been asked for their ideas. On June 28 at 7 pm a meeting will take place at Park Hall, in end of the evening. For more [email protected] information about the WI and public, for a discussion of what we feel Whitwick priorities should be now that it is 2018. our future activities please visit our website at thringstonewi@ COUNCIL MEETINGS COMING UP ARE 21 JUNE & 19 JULY. gmail.com When responding to one of our HELD ON THURSDAYS AT 7.00PM AT PARK HALL, WHITWICK PARK, Please note there will be no adverts pease mention you saw NORTH STREET, LE67 5HB- (agendas on website 3 days before meetings) meeting in July as we will be it in “The Community Voice!”

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We offer a range of both supporting vulnerable individuals and key locations which Some of my work often revolves around working with victims straight and curved stairlifts from have become frequent victims of crime or Anti Social of Domestic violence, Alcohol and Drug misuse which are all leading manufacturers, and always Behaviour, ASB. sensitive subjects and are often linked with one another requiring ensure that each one is made to My aim in my Harm reduction role is to reduce and mitigate risk more than one approach. to persons and locations. A lot of problems police get called to can be dealt with by having measure for perfect suitability for I have a number of repeat locations and persons which I manage on a a better understanding and communication with the people that every customer. daily basis, I do this by working with partner agencies such as the local live in or at that location and the neighbourhood that surround council, social services, and housing authorities to address concerns them. I Work with local residents to identify problem areas and FREE stairlift assessment or issues and deal with victims and perpetrators appropriately. addressing these according. We pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment, By doing this the demand and threats are reduced where harm carried out in the comfort of your own home. On a typical shift I commence my duties and look through the Happy & Delighted Customers recent reports to evaluate any recent intelligence or crimes and risk was high in the past. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit our showroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any of We are proud of our many positive customers reviews the impact they may have on potential victims or communities, PCSO Lynette Rose our stairlifts on display. within the Age UK business directory and through independent review site feefo. We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and do not align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This gives Well worth talking to, you won't be us great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options to suit individual client requirements, even in the most disappointed.' challenging of complex situations within a home. 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Mrs M, Coalville 2.05pm Justice Beach Andy B Goode - 50s and 60s Bel Canto Youth Choir – formed from several singer | Strife of Riley – jazz with schools in the Coalville Family of Schools | Desford Colliery Band - top class brass band 3.05pm 80’s Sensation tribute Band a hint of swing and big band | | Justice Beach – classic jazz and swing hits | Ashby Big Band – 1940s Glenn Idle Empire – Indie folk band | 80s Sensation 4.30pm Idle Empire band Miller style Soul - funk and disco Community and charity stalls | Coalville Sit, relax, listen and be Miners’ Gala marquees | Baby Big Top Circus There will also be family shows throughout the afternoon in the entertained | Food and drink | Children’s rides | Family entertainment Baby Big Top Circus Tent, and in the performance area by George available and activities | Food and drink Orange - the man on the moon, Expressions Dance Studio and FEATURING COALVILLE MINERS’ GALA marquees showcasing the area’s heritage through Storm Dance Academy. 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Beautiful doors created for you and your home BANG ON! Last month, we featured a photograph of a mystery object and asked if any of our readers knew what it was. We are very grateful to Mr John Bond, who not only identified the object, but was also able to provide us with a very comprehensive and informative description; “The mystery object is an explosives powder tin. It would have been used in the coal mines. Before going into the mine, the miner would collect his allocated amount of explosive to be used that AN INITIAL PROBLEM.... shift. The surface building where the explosives were We have received this picture from Ibstock Historical Society, Local family-run business, EPW, have over 20 stored was called the Powder Magazine; the Magazine showing an enamel sign or badge, bearing the initials M.C.L.C.C still stands at (the site) of mine. Two types of years experience of creating and designing the Ibstock District. This is a real mystery, as even the Historical Society explosive were in common use; Unigel and Dynagex, very highest quality products. Based in Leicester, members have been unable to determine what the initials stand for! one for blasting stone and the other for blasting coal. So, can anyone out there shed some light on this, please? their expert team use specialist machinery Obviously, the more powerful was for the stone. Both to create every door in a wide range of styles, explosives were manufactured by Nobel’s Explosives Some suggestions that we have come up with here at the Community Voice colours and finishes, to meet their customers Company.” office include; ‘Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Club’, Ibstock District or ‘Mrs Cooper’s Lonely Cats Club, Ibstock District!! specifications. We also asked for similar photos, to see if we could We are sure that you will have some much more sensible and hopefully, more Due to popular demand, EPW have now brought their modern baffle you completely. As always, we had a great accurate, suggestions! We feel sure it will be familiar to someone, who will be composite doors to home-owning customers in this area. response so see the article to the right for this month’s ‘Mystery Object’. able to tell us the exact origin of this piece of local historic memorabilia and Your front door creates the ‘first impression’ of your home. which bygone group it represents. EPW composite doors not only look good, but they are also very practical in lots of ways! Every door in their great range of style choices provides excellent thermal insulation; keeping you cosy whilst saving you money on your heating bills. They require very little maintenance and are durable and water resistant; continuing to look great through their long life span. Details, such as having no unsightly plugs and screws, add to the overall elegance of your door.

EPW composite front doors offer peace of mind with their secure YOUR LOCAL LAW FIRM, WORKING SUCCESSFULLY locking system and also give superb sound insulation. ON YOUR BEHALF FOR OVER 90 YEARS. EPW sales representatives are all ‘non-commission’ based and are PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SPECIALISTS waiting to give you a free consultation and quote, in the comfort of your own home. EPW are offering a free, recycled plant holder to all customers who mention ‘The Community Voice’, when they purchase a door from them. For more information or to arrange a ‘no pressure’ visit from their friendly team, telephone 01162 849888 or email [email protected]

HOW FAR DOES YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE TRAVEL? Vickki Ridgway I am here to listen, support and advise you through the process of Here at The Community Voice, we love to find out just how far our magazine travels, especially in making a claim. With more than 20 years’ experience in winning the approaching holiday season. cases and recovering maximum compensation, your claim is safe in my hands. Last year, Mr and Mrs Bott of Thringstone, enthusiastically took up our challenge and travelled over 1500 miles, accompanied by their copy of the magazine! So, if you find yourself reading The Community Voice whilst relaxing in some quintessential English CALL ME NOW ON seaside town, sight-seeing in some exotic spot or even on a snow covered peak, please let us know! Not that we wouldn’t take 0116 255 1811 you at your word, of course, but photographic evidence is required! A prize will be, once again, awarded to the owner of most email: [email protected] travelled copy. Happy travelling! www.josiahhincks.co.uk the voice page 24 page 25 the voice STRUGGLING FOR STORAGE SPACE IN YOUR HOME? Mobility Install a loft ladder and start utilising what could potentially be the largest room in the your home... Whitwick and District U3A will hold its next monthly Scooters 01530 261387 - 07515526959 - 07961576020 General Meeting on Friday 15th June. For retired people, Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, or those approaching retirement, this is a chance to rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs discover the opportunities for new learning experiences STARTER PACKAGE DEAL LOFT STORAGE SOLUTIONS and friendships within a local, thriving organisation. Part Exchange There are almost fifty Interest Groups with something to • 2 Section Aluminium Loft Ladder At Loft Storage Solutions we respect our customers, that’s Sales & Repair why our friendly, local,family run business listens to our suit most tastes from the traditional to the technological. • Pendant Light & Switch Cleaning & Valeting clients needs without pushy sales techniques and gimmicks. The speaker at June’s meeting will be Bev Smith, CEO of North We cut the jargon and explain clearly and precisely what 50sqft Moisture Resistant Flooring • can be achieved and always work with customers in a West Leicestershire District Council. Bev’s talk will focus on her own Servicing professional & respectful manner. career and the latest developments at the District Council. Before 3 months warranty taking up her current post a year ago, Bev has been a police officer FROM ONLY and worked in local government in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. All scooters • Loft Ladders • Loft Staircases • Loft Hatches • Loft Boarding Regeneration projects have been her special interest. supplied fully • Roof Windows • Top-Up Insulation • Rafter Insulation To listen to Bev and find out more about Whitwick and District serviced £280 • Lighting & Sockets • Complete Storage Rooms U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville Batteries supplied & fitted free all in which includes FREE LE67 4RL at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. The U3A is a non-political and fitting in less than a day! For information on our latest package deals visit us at... non-religious organisation: everyone is welcome. We don’t just want to sell you any scooter...

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