Now reaching 8,000 NOVEMBER 2018 homes and businesses Issue 40

Ibstock • Market Bosworth • Ellistown • Heather • Swepstone • Newton Burgoland • Bagworth Battram • Nailstone • Ravenstone • Snarestone • Hugglescote • Donington-Le-Heath

. Do you know this local landmark? See page 3 for details and how to win a prize!

. Holmsdale Manor ‘Top of the Tree!’ Ibstock Remembers Coalville Ramblers PoppyFields Music Festival review Plus all our regular features & lots more!

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Great Prices • Expert Knowledge • Super Service • Professional Installation See our advert on page 23 The Community Voice.... delivering more than a magazine! ... FABCO INTERIORS WELCOME flooring | beds | furniture | lighting | home furnishings to the latest edition of Community Voice! SILVAN ENTERPRISES LTD James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified Front Cover Quiz: Spot The Local Landmark... Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist New Display How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured & Ground Maintenance Now in store on this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £120 Large Load [email protected] 01530 610507 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Email: [email protected] The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck! Front cover photograph by Second Look Photography • www.secondlookphotography.co.uk WHERE’S IBBIE? Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! month! He was spotted by many, hiding Ibs tock & surroun ding areas

Ib stock • Elli stown Battra • He m • R ather avens • Swe tone • pston Hugg e • Ne lescot wton e • Ba Burgo gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snares eath behind the advert for ‘Green Builders’, tone Many of you correctly identified our on page 7. The first correct answer mystery local landmark as the majestic, drawn out of the ‘Community Voice willow and steel ‘War Horse, Joey’, in hat’ was sent in by Sally Vickers, who The FABCO team would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Market Bosworth. The life-sized stallion will receive a was commissioned by the town’s Bloom £10 GIFT VOUCHER! Customers a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2019 group in recognition of the centenary of But where is he this month? If you spot him, the start of the First World War. send us your details, and which advert he is hiding behind, using the contact details listed below This month’s prize has been won by ▼ Jenny Eades and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Sue Stanyard from Lakeside Wills and CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE Financial Services Ltd (see Sue’s advert Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH on page 28). Tel: 01530 267344 Email: [email protected] Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark! www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

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the voice page 8 page 9 the voice Continuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail Reliable, Affordable, Local IBSTOCK REMEMBERS dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’... Jonathan James Massey On Saturday 21st February, just over two of Ibstock, who gave their lives in the Great Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of years since the end of the First World War’’, there are engraved 80 names. Gardener underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the War, the people of Ibstock gathered in the There must have been another service of Painter & Decorator letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. middle of, what was then known as ‘New General Handyman dedication, when the names of the 49 men At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. Road’, now Central Avenue, for a very who had died in the Second World War were Tel • 01530 262972 The actual word answer will be shown on page 35. Woof - have fun! important occasion. They would have added. Can anyone remember that occasion 07581107402 For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk stood in the middle of the road, with grass or remember anyone talking about it? You can on either side. see the difference in the two photographs. The only other building on that road at that One was taken in 1921, when there were no end of the First World War and every year Ruffle’s Walks – Ruffle’s Night Out! time was the Working Men’s Club. A sad, houses in the area and the other was taken in people of the village gather on Remembrance sombre occasion, but one filled with pride. 1932, showing how that area of the village had Ruffle felt a quiver of excitement as he Sunday to pay their own tribute and offer their They had come to see their tribute, the village’s developed. respects. The November page of our 2019 trotted along in the darkening evening, tribute; the unveiling of the War Memorial. The calendar features the Ibstock Scout Band, the round pools of light from the street Central Avenue is now a busy thoroughfare monument honoured the lads who had fought, leading the Parade, as they traditionally do, lamps reflecting his bouncing shadow. that many people use every day. The memorial but sadly lost their lives for King and Country. stands as a reminder to young and old as they into Central Avenue. Samantha, whO looked after the carriage The photograph shows people looking at the pass by. This year marks 100 years since the Lest we forget. where Ruffle usually sat on his trips on the memorial, after the dedication service. train, was taking Ruffle to the local youth The memorial was commissioned by the For all your Building and group meeting where she was a leader. Ibstock War Memorial Committee and This year’s calendar is here... The children had been learning how to was paid for by public subscription. It was CALENDAR 2019 Landscaping requirements care for pets towards their ‘Animal Care’ designed by T.B.Wain of Goddard and Wain Just £5.00 each! including badge and Samantha had promised to Architects, Coalville and made, by Wells & They will be available at the Palace on Saturday take Ruffle to meet the children as part of Co. Hugglescote, from Portland stone. The mornings from Saturday 13th October. Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild their pet care activities. memorial and railings are now Grade II listed. Please note the Palace does not open on the 1st and 5th Saturdays of the month. The people of the village raised £840, nearly Roofing• Patios • Driveways They soon came to the village hall where £ 40,000 in today’s money, to pay for this the children were waiting eagerly for If you would like one posted then postage and CITB Qualified Tradesman testimony to the fallen. Mr. A. Turner, President packing will be £ 2.00 extra £7.00 in total Ruffle’s arrival. Samantha had already of the War Committee, unveiled the memorial explained the best way to greet a dog So Please contact Pauline Pettitt on 01530 260102 and it was dedicated and solemnised by the Email: [email protected] they didn’t all crowd round but sat quietly Rector Birks M.A. Below the inscription, when Ruffle and Samantha entered the Or Paula Gretton on 01530 262043 which reads; ‘’For God, King and Country, in [email protected] hall. To their delight, Ruffle then went to proud and grateful memory of the gallant men each child and held out a paw for them to shake as he had been trained to do. Using Ruffle’s brush and comb,hall and lay down. To finish, Samantha Don’t Miss out on Samantha then Explained how to care for showed how Ruffle would trot in and a dog, showing the children how Ruffle out through Samantha’s legs as she needed to be groomed and his ears, eyes walked slowly along. Each time Ruffle D MD and teeth regularly checked to ensure all did one of his tricks Samantha made the LE67 2AH was well. Next Samantha explained how click sound and praised him, followed Heather Lane Ravenstone Call Simon on 07789 195251 Ruffle had been trained using a clicker – by a tasty reward. The children were a small device that made a sharP ‘click’ very Impressed with Ruffle and clapped or 01530 262982 when pressed down. The ‘click’ sound enthusiastically each time, making Ruffle Email: [email protected] told Ruffle that he had done something wag his tail furiously. www.williamshomes.co.uk Find us on Facebook: good and would get a Reward. Brooks Construction Afterwards they all sat down for a 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather The children watched as Samantha welcome drink and biscuits. One of the showed them a few of the ‘tricks’ that children brought over a bowl of water Come and Discover Ruffle had been taught to do. When for Ruffle and some Dog biscuits as a PART EXCHANGE Samantha instructed hiM, Ruffle jumped special treat. Ruffle sat with Samantha IBSTOCK BUSINESS Our Exclusive SCHEME* through a large plastic hoop that she and watched as the children played a held a little way off the floor, he went over game then they all sat in a circle at the Development of 4 & 5 NETWORKING and touched a disc on the floor with his end to sing a song. The children decided paws when commanded to ‘touch’ and that Ruffle should become an honorary NEXT MEETINGS: Bedroom Homes in when Samantha commanded ‘away’, he member of the group – and should Tuesday 6th Nov 2018 went to a rug on the other side of the definitely visit again! an Excellent Village Tuesday 4th Dec 2018 Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 8 letters. The answer Location Tuesday 8th Jan 2019 is on page 35. The Palace In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book adventures 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only £3.50 each 9.15 – 11.30am incl. p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent ® SALES OFFICE OPEN ALL BUSINESSES WELCOME readers up to the age of approx. 10 years - enjoyed by parents All Enquiries Please contact and grandparents! Each book can be individually signed – unique Friday to Monday £6.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402 business card to enter into a prize draw. To register personalised gifts especially for Christmas or birthdays to encourage your interest please call us on 01530 267300 or a love of reading and imagination! [email protected] 10.30 till 4.30 email: [email protected] the voice page 10 page 11 the voice Keep fit, have fun and meet new friends with The Coalville Ramblers! IBSTOCK PARISH COUNCIL The Coalville Ramblers help local people to enjoy walking and Chairman’s Letter – November 2018 FORTHCOMING WALKS FOR protect the places where we all love to walk. NOVEMBER AND EARLY DECEMBER We organise regular walks led by We have a full programme throughout War Memorial – We are disappointed that the Wed 7th starts from The Bull’s Head pub, Changing Times local expert. It’s a great way to get the year, with walks each Wednesday war memorial has not managed to be refurbished. Markfield LE67 9UN at 10.15am As a Councillor on Ibstock Parish Council, we We have been working with several different outside, make new friends and discover and alternate Saturdays and Sundays. are often faced with decisions that whatever organisations and obtained grant funding but how walking boosts your health and In addition, there are shorter walks Sat 10th starts from the car park on Measham way we vote, we will not please everyone. As an

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expanding Village, we have very diverse needs B parade. It is still a high priority and we will L walking with us; just turn up at the start finishing at a pub for lunch. During I Wed 14th starts from Bradgate Arms, Bradgate and requirements and finding a happy balance S of any walk (see details below). We the summer months, we have a short continue to ensure the work is carried out. We are T C LE7 7HG at 10.00am between those is almost impossible. O N also get involved in looking after paths evening walk on Thursdays. We have a also seeking to get the railings painted, and the C U High Street – We have had endless meetings memorial floodlit once again. K O and green spaces and opening up new one-day coach trip in May, with a choice Thurs 15th starts from Staunton Harold Garden C and discussions regarding the High Street, and PA H places to explore. of walks, and in September, we have a Centre at 10.00am Old Skate Park – Following the closure and R I S its seeming decline. As a village we want to do long weekend further afield, again with demolition of the old skate park, off Melbourne We are fortunate in Leicestershire to Sun 18th starts from Fennel St Car Park, our upmost to encourage and support High Street a choice of walks. Although walking as a Road, and the success of its new siting at IBSTOCK PARISH have one of the best maintained footpath Monsal Dale DE45 1QG ar 10.00am trade, but people’s needs have changed. Most group gives an opportunity to socialise, Leicester Road, the Parish Council are now COUNCIL networks in the country, with well way- households work when the High Street traders are we also have occasional social evenings, Wed 21st starts from Braunstone Leisure Centre, working on the old skate park site. By April marked paths and a good proportion of open, hence they use supermarkets with extended The next meetings of your and on Friday lunchtimes, a number Hamelin Road, Leicester LE3 1JN at 10.00am 2019, we hope to have developed the site into our stiles replaced by gates. opening hours, or online shopping for door to door Parish Council will be held on of regulars get together in the local an exciting and educational space for the younger Sat 24th starts from Woodhouse Eaves Village convenience. The High Street traders struggle, the Wetherspoons pub to “put the world members of the parish. Wednesday 7th Nov 2018 Hall at 10.00am rents and rates for High Street premises remain at and Wednesday 5th Dec 2018 to rights”. a premium not matching the current trends. When Welfare Site - We continue with our pledge Wed 28th starts from Oak field car park, Our membership is made up events are organised on the High Street to help for the Welfare site. It is a slow process, and as commencing at 7.00pm at Hospital Lane, Blaby LE8 4FE at 10.00am predominantly of active retired people, promote the traders, there is now so much legal frustrating for us and everyone else, but as with IBSTOCK SCOUT HUT but we have a number of younger Sat 1st starts at St Michael’s Church, Ravenstone loophole, and licences required, that it takes so everything there are legal matters and financing Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 2AE at 10.00am much planning and advance warning, it detracts that have to be resolved and clarified before we members. New members of any age are always welcome, and can join us for from being able to organise anything. Even things can move forward. We will be holding a public until further notice. Wed 5th starts at The Queen’s Head, Heather two or three walks before committing like our annual Christmas lights display has been consultation in the near future, regarding people’s All members of the public welcome. LE67 2QP at 10.00am threatened by the County Council who now want views on what they would like to see in the village. to becoming members. www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock Sun 9th starts at Eggs Close, off Bosworth Road, an annual Licence fee of £4000, and then the cost Yours sincerely, Gerald Cave - Group walking For further information email: Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 Measham DE12 7LJ at 10.00am of erecting and dismantling them on top. Stuart - Chairman (2018-2019) environmental officer [email protected]

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Saturday 1st December Saturday 8th & 15th December Haunted Heritage Wreath Making Workshops BEDS | BED FRAMES | MATTRESSES Paranormal Investigation 11:00 -13:00 – NOW SOLD OUT 8pm to 1am A fun and relaxed workshop to make and ESTABLISHED FURNITURE The house, barn and gardens offer a customise your own Christmas wreath in the RETAILER IN BARWELL range of exciting and different paranormal nostalgic surroundings of a medieval barn. Excellent service Sunday 4th November experiences. Group members will have the Tickets £16 Gunpowder Plot Day opportunity to use a comprehensive range Great value 11am-3.30pm of paranormal investigative equipment Sunday 9th December Huge choice of styles, Have a blast learning how the 1620s House’s such as dousing rods, EMF meters, ‘Ghost 12 Days of Christmas sizes, colours & fabrics family were involved in the Gunpowder Boxes’ (record voice phenomena) as well as to suit your home 11am to 3.30pm CHAIRS DINING FURNITURE ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE BEDS Plot. Families are welcome to join in with participate in séances, glass divination and Explore the house as it is prepared for the our costumed characters to help bring this table tipping sessions. LEATHER & FABRIC SUITES Digby family to celebrate the full 12 days of Stockists of Rauch, the specialist manufacturer of historical event to life. Beware there will be More details and bookings through Christmas. Have fun with children’s crafts real canon and musket firing. space efficient bedroom storage at affordable prices. the Haunted Heritage website http:// and trail. Join in with period carols and a Normal Admission applies plus £2 uplift. hauntedheritage.co.uk/events/ ‘mummers’ play. Admission plus £2 uplift. BEDROOM FURNITURE £36.50 ELECTRIC LIFT & RISE CHAIRS Sunday 25th November Friday 14th December Stir up Sunday Sunday 2nd December Candlelit Carolling OPENING 11am-1pm Christmas Fayre 5.30pm-7.30pm ADDRESS HOURS Begin Christmas the right way and learn how 11am – 4pm Come and join us for a jovial Christmas Dawsons Lane, to make a traditional Christmas Pudding in Come and join us in our beautiful Gardens evening where we’ll take you on a carolling Barwell, Leics, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm our relaxed and beautiful Barn. Take home and Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre. tour of our beautifully-decorated Jacobean LE9 8BE Sun 11am-4pm the pudding you’ve made along with a jar of We have Artisan and craft stalls and House. A glass of mulled cider & a mince mincemeat to share with all the family. refreshments available. pie included. £20 per person Free Entry £6 per ticket FREE LOCAL DELIVERY www.thesuitesuperstore.co.uk 01455 850391 the voice page 12 page 13 the voice Experience the magic of FANCY PUTTING YOUR the Festive season with... BRAIN TO THE TEST? Why not join us for a 2 day break as we travel to London for John Palace of Holyroodhouse & the National Museum of Scotland. Our 4 Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. The day Edinburgh Holiday, staying at the 3 start Ibis Hotel, located just Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. music of Christmastime would not be complete without that of off the Royal mile, includes dinner, bed and breakfast, departs on the renowned composer and conductor John Rutter, as he hosts this 30th November and costs £299 per person. (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!) popular concert with a special guest choir and one of the world’s finest symphony orchestras – the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. From the power and rhythm of percussion, to the soothing sound of strings and woodwind, together they raise the roof of the Royal Albert Hall with a glittering selection of Christmas carols, choral pieces and orchestral works. With free time in London, you may also like to take in the sights, enjoy some Christmas shopping or visit Hyde Park, where the famous winter wonderland event will be in full swing, with fairground rides, shows, an ice rink, a Christmas Market, and plenty of food and drink stalls. Our 2 day break departs on the 3rd December, costing £135 and is a wonderful opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit. ACROSS DOWN 1. Gem (5) 1. Jests (5) If you fancy something a little longer, then you might prefer our 4 day These are just a couple of extensive range of festive 4. 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the voice page 14 page 15 the voice ‘A Christmas Carol’ WIN 2 FREE TICKETS with Ibstock Scout Band for November’s film night at Ibstock Palace - presenting the film SATURDAY 8th DECEMBER at The Palace - Ibstock from 7.45pm ‘The Mercy’ To mark the end of another busy year the members of 1st Ibstock Scout Band invite on Friday 16th November you to an evening of music to start off the (See the Palace events diary for more details) run up to the Christmas festivities QUESTION: Join Scrooge & Jacob Marley and others as High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 What was the name of the amateur sailor on they perform an entertaining collection of SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS musical scores representing their favourite FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: whose story this film is based? tunes from the PAST, a collection of their TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any event, MONDAY competition winning tunes from this year Telephone or email your answer to the question above to Hannah or Jayne on please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am-3.30pm. Bridget Smith on (0116) (PRESENT) and an insight into what the be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) or 2318720 or (07912) 480959. 01530 267344 or [email protected] to have a chance of winning Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst FUTURE of the scout band might look like in reserved on the telephone. Tickets can also be purchased TWO FREE tickets for the film night at The Palace, one of the oldest surviving at our regular Saturday Community Mornings. Please improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact years to come ! check with ticket outlet to avoid disappointment. Michelle on (07887) 678367. cinemas in the country. TUESDAY To conclude the festivities we invite everyone Sunday 11th November – INDOOR CAR BOOT. Open from First correct entry drawn from the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be the lucky winner! 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357005 for more details. Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 to join in with a selection of Christmas Carols or 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. (Also 9th Dec, 13th Jan, 17th Mar & 14th April). NEW – Dogs Trust Dog Training – starting on 16th October - with a party to live music to follow. Friday 16th November - FILM NIGHT - ‘THE MERCY’ (12A). classes to run at 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm. Using fun and effective reward- This is the incredible story of amateur sailor, Donald Crowhurst, and his based methods, Dogs Trust trainers will show you how to teach your dog the solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The struggles he confronted on skills needed to cope with the demands of everyday life. the journey, while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm-6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged ‘LIVE AND LOCAL... mysteries of recent times. Starring, Rachel Weisz and Colin Firth. Doors/ 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: IBSTOCK PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL [email protected] bar open: 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Yoga Class – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on Lots of traditional Christmas fun for all the family will be on offer at this highly SURPRISING SHOWS IN Saturday 24th November – PALACE SOCIAL DANCE - A very 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay. popular village event taking place at The Palace, High Street, Ibstock on popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Doors/bar open: Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December. SURPRISING PLACES!’ 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00. WEDNESDAY (Friday, between 3.30pm and 8.30pm Friday 30th November - PALACE BINGO. A great social night 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar and to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday and Saturday, between 10.00am and refreshments. movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 1.00pm). (07887) 678367. Saturday 1st December - MORNING FILM SHOW - Falls Prevention Class – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please Santa will be in his ‘Enchanted Garden Grotto’ ‘MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN’ (PG13). It’s been 10 years contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ since ‘Mamma Mia!’ took the big screen by storm, but its back! Doors/ lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along. and there will be a large variety of interesting bar open: 10.00am. Film starts: 10.30am. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by stalls at the indoor market. Beautiful, live contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] Saturday 1st December - ‘THE PILGRIM’; silent film, with Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting harp music will help to create the perfect music song and story. A trio of masters of American, old-time country involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. atmosphere for the occasion and FREE The Pilgrim; a silent film, with string music and bluegrass provide live musical accompaniment to the early

1920’s and 30’s Hollywood silent Wild West short films of pioneering, THURSDAY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHILDREN music, song and story, presented Oscar-winning director Frank Borzage. Starts: 7.30pm. Doors and bar Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm-3.00pm. will be provided by the wonderful puppets by ‘Sonic Silents’ at The Palace Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 8343239. are open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 /£8.00 for concessions. ‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 of the amazing ‘Magical Puppet Mill’ with High Street, Ibstock. Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December – THE PALACE 281831 or e.mail [email protected] their ‘Merry T-Rexmas’ show! Puppet shows On Saturday 1st December, a trio of CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. Traditional Christmas fun for all FRIDAY start at 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday and the family. This highly popular village event will be taking place at The Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216. 10.30am and 11.30am on Saturday. Seasonal masters of American, old-time country Palace, High Street, Ibstock, on Friday, between 3.30pm and Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap string music and bluegrass will provide 8.30pm and Saturday, between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Santa refreshments will be available throughout the 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle live musical accompaniment to the early will be in his ‘Enchanted Garden Grotto’. There will be a large School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, event. See you there! variety of interesting stalls at the indoor market. Beautiful, live harp (07949) 121442 or [email protected] 1920’s and 30’s Hollywood silent Wild music will help to create the perfect atmosphere for the occasion and MONTHLY BINGO – Now Monthly on a Friday – October’s Palace West short films of pioneering, Oscar- FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHILDREN will be provided bingo is on Friday 26th October. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. TH FRIDAY, 7 DECEMBER winning director Frank Borzage at by the wonderful puppets of the amazing ‘Magical Puppet Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. 3.30PM – 8.30PM Mill’ with their ‘Merry T-Rexmas’ show! Puppet shows at TH Ibstock Palace. SATURDAY SATURDAY, 8 DECEMBER 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday and 10.30am and 11.30am on Saturday. Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every 10.00AM – 1.00PM Led by champion Maryland fiddler, Seasonal refreshments will be available throughout the event. Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Kate Lissauer of ‘Buffalo Gals’, with her Saturday 8th December – IBSTOCK SCOUT BAND IN Society. A variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including VISIT SANTA in his CONCERT. For tickets and more details contact The Palace. earthy vocals shining against the top- delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. ‘ENCHANTED notch, committed playing of five-string GARDEN GROTTO’ £3.00 per visit banjo master John Whelan and one (including gift) of the UK’s finest bluegrass guitarist, The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, Jason Titley. An absorbing and poignant IBSTOCK COMMUNITY CHOIR glimpse of a bygone time, the evocative LIVE HARP MUSIC kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, music brings the films to life. full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous A LARGE VARIETY OF INDOOR MARKET STALLS The evening’s entertainment begins at types of events (GIFT IDEAS, CONFECTIONARY, CRAFTS ETC) 7.30pm and the doors and bar are open SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS from 7.00pm. 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The Ebac Foundation This family-run, independent electrical retailer, has gained an ensures that all profits are reinvested back into the business to outstanding reputation with their customers, who know that nothing generate growth, provide jobs and support local communities. Come and look in store for is ever too much trouble to help them find exactly the right product A range of gas fires and cookers are also available as an alternative to for their needs. electrical appliances. The well-stocked High Street showroom, in the village of Ibstock, Alongside other larger items , such as cookers and up-to-the minute sells products from all the well-known and most reputable American-style fridge freezers, Halls also carry all manner of smaller our great Black Friday deals manufacturers, catering for all budgets. appliances from kettles and toasters to irons and food processors. Halls are extremely competitive and are a member of the electrical Their new built-in kitchen area gives customers an idea of how that giant, Euronics. They also offer an amazing range of products from new oven or hob could look in their own home. leading brands such as, Belling, Blomberg, Hotpoint, Samsung, Sony, Roberts Radio, Britannia, Bosch, Neff, Siemens, Miele and Stoves, It couldn’t be more convenient to visit Halls of Ibstock, as there is a to name but a few. Apart from free-standing and built-in appliances, large, free car park right next to the store! Halls have the very latest in OLED televisions, from manufacturers Halls of Ibstock Limited. such as Loewe, Panasonic, Sony and Samsung and showcases a 10-16 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LG. beautiful range of lighting from Franklite. Tel: 01530 260460. Email: [email protected] A DAY TO REMEMBER! Ibstock’s first ‘Music Festival and Family almost immediately discarded it as, in his Fun Day’ proved to be an out-standing own words, ‘’a stupid idea’’! success for all concerned, even the sun However, they held a ‘brain-storming’ smiled on the event! session, to discuss what was required to From the opening ceremony, involving Ibstock put on such an event. They made the early Scout Band and local Royal British Legion decision that, if this event was going to veterans, the true purpose of the event was become a reality, it was to be a prestigious MUSIC FESTIVAL established. Mr John Clarke, Chairman of affair, as would befit the commemoration of The Bench That Rocked North West Leicestershire District Council the centenary of the end of WW1. kindly gave a short speech in recognition of Contacting local musician and friend, the event. The day continued with a great Mr Warren Mee proved to be a master- line-up, featuring a huge variety of top class stroke. His contacts with the music scene bands, providing musical entertainment were invaluable in securing a first rate line- to suit every taste. (Community Voice’s up of bands. personal favourites were, ‘The Bench That Connections with Ibstock Cricket Club (the Rocked’ and ‘Rainer’, but all acts were of a headquarters of the local branch of The very high standard). The festival culminated Royal British Legion) with it’s great facilities, with superb performances from ‘Forever made the venue the obvious choice for the Queen’ and ‘The River Dogs’. event and the organisers extend their thanks no reports of injuries, incidents or official to club secretary, Jason Lingard. complaints. Forever Queen Professional staging, lighting, sound-system, The organisers are delighted to report that risk-assessment advice, advertising and the event raised in excess of £1000 for the security, were decided upon as absolute Ibstock Branch of The Royal British Legion priorities, if the festival was to stand any Poppy Appeal, with more local projects in chance of being a success; as was getting the pipeline. local businesses onboard for sponsorship. Here at the Community Voice, we are With all this practical planning starting to delighted to be official partners of this take place, John Walls had a moment of pure amazing event and are firmly behind seeing inspiration and came up with the title of this become the first of many annual festivals, ‘Poppy Fields’ firmly establishing Ibstock’s place on the Children were well catered for with rides, The whole tale of this long and arduous, ‘festival calendar’! bouncy castles, slides, ice-cream, candy-floss sometimes gruelling process, is far too long and ‘all the fun of the fair!’. to report here, needless to say that the team, ATTENTION BUSINESSES AND The whole day was the ‘brain-child’ of two including Mark Davenport (Committee INDIVIDUALS – SIGN UP NOW TO local men (John Walls and John Squires), Chairman of the Ibstock ex-forces fund) BECOME AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF who, just under a year ago, were considering and Craig Wheatly, among others involved, NEXT YEARS PLANNED EVENT. 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Property-seekers in Leicestershire are being property with the Government with just a 5% deposit “Anyone who would love to make a move to this exciting encouraged to discover the fantastic lifestyle and 75% mortgage. The equity loan is interest free for new community is encouraged to register their interest opportunities they could benefit from, at a sought- the first five years. without delay as the homes aren’t expected to stay on after new homes collection in Stanton under Bardon. the market for long!” With the Next Move scheme, existing homeowners can Prices for the first few three and four-bedroom homes at benefit from having Westleigh help to find a buyer for Surrounded by open countryside, Stanton Meadows Westleigh Homes’ Stanton Meadows development have their current home in order to secure their brand new is situated at the heart of the popular village of Stanton now been unveiled to would-be buyers. one at the development. under Bardon. Among the homes that have been released is the Parents will appreciate that Stanton under Bardon magnificent three-bedroom Bryce home style, which Community Primary School was rated ‘Good’ in its most is priced from £214,950. recent Ofsted inspection. Perfect for professional couples and growing families The village also boasts excellent links with the M1 alike, the semi-detached Bryce boasts a spacious rear motorway, providing northbound commuter routes to aspect kitchen/diner with double doors leading to the Nottingham, and southbound to Leicester. private rear garden, a separate living room and a guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway. “The Bryce home style combines comfort and style, and The landing leads to three good-sized bedrooms, one is the ideal place for families and couples to call home.” of which comes complete with its own en-suite shower “Anyone who would love to make a move to this exciting room, and a family bathroom. new community is encouraged to register their interest There are a number of fantastic homebuyer incentives without delay as the homes aren’t expected to stay on available at Stanton Meadows such as Help to Buy and Robert Orr, Sales Director for Westleigh, said: “We’re very the market for long!” excited to have released the new homes at our Stanton Next Move, making a move to the development even To find out more the new homes coming soon at Stanton easier and more affordable. Meadows development, which have already generated Meadows, visit www.westleigh.co.uk/stanton-meadows. plenty of interest from prospective purchasers.” Help to Buy enables first-time buyers and those with Further information on Westleigh’s developments across a property to sell to make a move to brand new home “The Bryce home style combines comfort and style, and Leicestershire and beyond is available at www.westleigh.co.uk with an equity loan of up to 20% of the full price of the is the ideal place for families and couples to call home.” as well as on Facebook and Instagram.

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