Now reaching 8,000 APRIL 2019 homes and businesses Issue 45

Ibstock • • • Heather • • • Donington-Le-Heath • Nailstone • Ravenstone • • • Bagworth • Normanton-Le-Heath

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

. The Voice’s ‘Wedding Feature’ Strange creature spotted in the woods! The Alpaca Park Farm at Snarestone The search for Heavenly Body part 2 Plus all our regular features & lots more!

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Great Prices • Expert Knowledge • Super Service • Professional Installation The Community Voice.... delivering more than a magazine! F A BCO INTERIORS f loor i n g | beds | fur n itu re | ligh tin g | h ome fur n ish i n g s WELCOME ... 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 How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured & Ground Maintenance 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! WHERE’S IBBIE? G ABRIELLE H A Y W OOD Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many,

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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 Many of you correctly identified our mystery local hiding behind the advert for tone FABC O I N TERIORS is p roud t o be wo rking in partn ership wit h famous Bri t i s h m a nufactu rers landmark as the bridge carrying the A447 from ‘Spotless’ on page 27. The first s u c h a s Duresta, Somnus, D avid Hun t Ligh ting and A m t i c o t o showcase some o f their best Ravenstone to Ibstock. The site, near to Kelham correct answer drawn out of the Bri t i s h Designs and cra ftsm a n s hip . Ele g a n t ly St ylis h D u resta f u r nit u re i s m a d e by awa r d Bridge, Ibstock, is a section of the old railway ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in by Kaitlyn Newman, who will receive a line route, which ran between Hugglescote and win ning u p holst e rers using q u a lit y m a t eri a l s wit h a passion fo r a q u a lit y nis h. O u r l a t est £10 GIFT VOUCHER! D avid Hun t Lig h ting c ollection i s h a ndma d e t o o r d e r in t h e C o t swolds a nd will e nha n c e t h e Heather. It closed in 1931 to passengers and to parcel traffic in 1951. Goods continued to pass But where is he this month? If you spot him, a m b i e n c e o f your home. M a ny speci a list nis h es a re ava ilabl e t o c re a t e beau t i f u l ligh t ing wit h send us your details, and which advert he is hiding through until 1954, when the line was closed. y o u in m i nd. To c omple t e the look , our A m t i c o c ollecti o n s o „e r unr i va lle d oor ing s olut ions fo r your behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ Please note, we have recently been informed, that home wit h a g re a t choic e, o „ering practi calit y a nd d u rabilit y, t oge t h e r wit h e l e g a n c e a nd c h aract e r. Fabc o this is not a public right of way. I n t eriors o „ers you e verything fo r your home , so you can add style , expression and individua lit y wit h ease! This month’s prize has been won by Jamie CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE Millward and our picture shows the prize draw Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH being performed by Sue Stanyard of Lakeside Wills Tel: 01530 267344 To c elebr a t e 80 y e ars o f pur e E nglis h L u x u r y , w e ha v e s pecial in-st o r e pr omo tions on all DUR E S TA fu rnitu r e . (see her advert on page 27). Email: [email protected] www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark!

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Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3pm Saturday. THE BRIDGE SHOP • 39 HIGH STREET • SWADLINCOTE • DERBYSHIRE • DE12 7HR Check our website & social media for extended opening hours. Tel: 01530 515281 or 07971 411146 the voice page 6 page 7 the voice ABOUT ME: DIANA WARREN VENTURE THEATRE NEWS I started my nurse training in 2002, but I have For me, I wanted to know why she couldn’t ALL infant feeding methods supported. been working with vulnerable adults and breastfeed and not alternative feeding Tongue Tie Assessment and Division also offered. children since a teenager. Once qualified I options! ASHBY PREMIERE Fully Qualified Baby Massage worked with adults for some time, and I was My daughter did have formula via bottles at and Yoga instructor. up until recently employed as a Neonatal stages in our feeding journey, and was bottle Nurse caring for sick and terminal term and www.tongue-tie.info 079106 08179 fed formula in the initial weeks as there was no OF NEW PLAY! pre-term babies, before deciding to develop other way she could take nutrition safely. I am Diana Warren my career in Tongue-Tie whilst juggling my own Ashby Dramatic Society are proud to announce not adverse to bottle-feeding, I just believe that RGN, Neonatal Nurse, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation two children. I have qualified as a ‘Lactation Consultant), Lactation Specialist, Baby Massage/Yoga Instructor and parents should be able to make an informed Independent Tongue-Tie Practitioner. CQC Registered. the staging of a newly written play at the Venture Consultant (IBCLC) and I also volunteer for the choice of how their child is fed, and that early Theatre. The play is called Ten Rods and is written Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) as problems in the chosen method should be by a member of the society – Terry Hammond. a breastfeeding counsellor, where I currently In 2016, I had my second daughter, who also identified swiftly and addressed. If a parent volunteer to ‘man’ the National Breastfeeding had a posterior frenular restriction. This time chooses to bottle fed their infant, and struggles Ten Rods is a comedy set on an allotment, where competition Helplines. I knew what to be mindful of, and she had her as a result of the tongue tie; their alternative for the best looking dahilia and the biggest marrow is very strong restriction divided a lot sooner. However, our I have also more recently developed my skills feeding methods are limited, and the parents amongst rival allotment holders. The title Ten Rods, relates to the feeding journey took a lot longer so we sought and became a qualified baby massage, baby deserve a right to make an informed choice on length of each plot, which is 10 rods long using the ancient land the assistance of an approved infant cranial- yoga, and toddler yoga instructor, which I am behalf of their child. measurement. The plot of the play involves criminal activity and finding is a new and exciting venture, but also practitioner, and by 10 weeks she could latch suspicious behaviour amongst the gardeners. A tongue function restriction affects all helps parents to help their infants through and feed well (previously could not latch at all). methods of infant feeding, breast, bottles and Whilst the play is very funny there are some blacker moments in relieving many of the symptoms that a tongue tie So I truly do know what you are going through, transitioning onto solid foods is inclusive in this. the dialogue. The play is being performed between 2nd – 11th restriction may cause, such as colic, wind, crying, I can sympathise, empathise and recognise all May and tickets are available from our usual agents: Ashby Tourist digestive issues, relaxation, and teething issues, I sought advice from the local infant feeding of your emotions and frustrations. Information Centre. Tel. 01530 411767, or via our website whilst increasing and empowering the parental- team, and at 5 weeks old my daughter saw a All of my credentials, including a Care Quality infant relationship through trust and bonding. tongue tie practitioner, which was snipped by 8 ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk Commission (CQC) registration certificate; are weeks. I chose to attend weekly breastfeeding In 2012 I had my first daughter, who had a available upon request and many are displayed support groups for over a year, and what I learnt congenital posterior tongue tie restriction. At on the clinic walls for viewing. through them was invaluable, as well as meeting The next Venture Jazz Club event is on the time, I did not know what a tongue tie new friends where we could share common I am now in a position where I can hold clinics, or was or how it could be treated. I believed the 13th April and sees a great band from interests with. I will never forget our experience provide a home-visiting service. breastfeeding issues were because I could not Lancashire, Martin Bennet’s Old Green and it was this that drove me to pursue tongue breastfeed properly/low-supply, and was faced This allows for greater flexibility for appointment tie restriction training. River Band perform at the theatre. with comments of “formula never did such- availability, but also allows for the appointment to and-such any harm” ,”don’t struggle, some All too often I see infants who have been be held in a warm and comforting environment, people just can’t do it” or “give yourself a rest prescribed medications to control/relieve their this includes baby massage and yoga which is and give her a bottle”. Although these were symptoms-yet without addressing the root available as a class or as a 1:1 private session in harmless comments, it just made me more cause of the symptoms how can that medication your home. determined to prove everybody wrong! be expected to improve their health? Diana Warren Premier Mobility Burton Premier Mobility

Large scale search after strange creature spotted in local woods! THE MOBILITY CENTRE Whilst out walking his dog, Lance, in nearby woodland, SALES • SERVICING • REPAIRS local resident Mr George Stain spotted what he thought at first to be another dog walker or rambler wearing Many Mobility Aids Available a large green coat, coming towards him through the trees. It wasn’t until he got nearer that he realised that it wasn’t a person at all, but a large creature, moving on BRAND NEW BOOT SCOOTERS two muscular hind legs, with two smaller legs or arms at chest height, looking, in George’s own words, ‘like a STARTING FROM £500.00 small upright dinosaur!’. Despite his shock, he valiantly managed to snap a few hurried photos of the creature on his phone. It seemed to become aware of his presence and lumbered away into the undergrowth, leaving him feeling rather stunned by the experience. ‘’I have always been cynical about sightings of mysterious creatures and reports of unexplained phenomena, but having witnessed this myself, this is ALL the PROOF I need!’’ said George. Despite a large scale search of the area, there have been no further sightings and apart from a few broken and apparently charred branches and leaves, the creature seems to have BURTON INDOOR MARKET • Tel • 01283 547726 disappeared in a puff of smoke! Burton Upon Trent DE14 1HA • [email protected] As we don’t want this mystery to drag on, The Community Voice are offering a chocolatey, egg-shaped reward to anyone who can shed any light on this strange case, so if you have an information, please get in touch. www.burtonpremiermobility.com the voice page 8 page 9 the voice

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FOR LOCAL CHARITIES During the winter months, Roberts Travel Group Come and Discover host a monthly social morning at our Travel Centre Our Exclusive in Hugglescote. The social mornings are a chance Development of 4 & 5 Bedroom for our customers to get together, hear what’s new Homes in an Excellent with the holidays and day trips and enjoy a game of Village Location, Built and bingo and a light buffet lunch, followed by a raffle. All money raised from the bingo and raffle is then Fitted out to a divided and donated to three chosen local charities. High Specification as Standard Our chosen charities for last year were Hospice Hope, Olivia’s Journey and the Air Ambulance, who all received a cheque for Talk to our friendly sales team today £300.00. About ways we can help you move SHOW HOME OPEN On Tuesday, 12th March, we were very lucky to have Hospice Friday to Monday Hope attend our last social morning before the summer. It was wonderful for our customers to find out exactly what happens to 10-30 till 4.30 All Enquiries Please contact their donations and to find out more about the great work that 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402 the charity does. PART EXCHANGE & HELP TO BUY AVAILABLE* Samantha Woolley, Customer Experience Manager at Roberts [email protected] Travel Group said “We are extremely grateful for the generosity and kindness of our passengers. It is great for us all to be able to support such wonderful local charities.” Our chosen charities for this year are The Charlie Round Foundation, Loros and Helping Hathern Dogs. We look forward to continuing our social mornings in October and raising money for some amazing charities. Our next social morning is 15th October, if you would like to attend, please give us a call on 01530 816 425. SEEING RED! A ‘RED NOSE DAY’ ROUND UP! Everyone was ‘seeing red’ on this year’s red nose day as local schools took part in variety of fund-raising activities. The money raised by Red Nose Day does incredible things, both at home in the UK and across the world’s poorest communities. • Woodstone Primary School (Ravenstone) pupils, teachers and staff paid £1 to either dress in red. This included red T-shirts, socks and even PJ’s! The total amount raised on the day was an amazing £221.00. • Ibstock College students were invited to make a small donation to come to school in non-uniform. There was also a very popular bake-sale. • St Denys Infant School pupils and staff dressed in red for the day and purchased 240 Red Noses. A fantastic £197.64 was raised in donations. • Ibstock Junior School encouraged everyone to wear red and to purchase a Red Nose to raise funds, which were approximately £300.00. • Hugglescote Primary School raised a terrific £800.00 for Red Nose Day by selling red noses and cakes and holding a non-uniform day. Well done to all who donned their RED NOSE and did their bit to make the world a brighter place!

the voice page 10 page 11 the voice IBSTOCK PARISH COUNCIL IBSTOCK KITCHENS’ SIMPLE 6 POINT SERVICE SYSTEM Chairman’s Letter – April 2019 FROM INITIAL CONTACT TO COMPLETION Adrian, of Ibstock Kitchens, has been fitting kitchens for 27 years. As I write this the parish elections are looming. The nomination papers for candidates have been completed and Prior to that, he worked as pattern maker, where he acquired returned to NWLDC, which leaves the decisions down to you the parish, as to who you want to vote for to represent his attention to detail. We are dedicated to supplying high quality you. I must admit I am very surprised by the number of parishioners who say, how do you become a parish councillor? kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. We also create bespoke A majority of people don’t seem to realise that we are elected, by you the parishioners. A few will say... Well I don’t kitchens – the choice is endless! We never have a sale, as we believe

vote... I guess if you don’t vote you can’t complain. in offering good, competitive prices all year round. I

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Having completed another four-year term as Chairman, I reflect on some of our more recent achievements. We closed I S Our simple 6 point service system works as follows; the old skate park, that was becoming a magnet for antisocial behaviour, and had a brand new one built on T C Road, which is a huge success, and very well used. In addition to the skate park, we added some new play equipment, O N C U gym equipment bins and benches, and I must say it’s a delight to see it all being so well used. The old skate park is K O 1. Ring us to make an appointment at a time convenient to C being transformed into a new educational play environment due to open Summer 2019. We took over the High Street PA R I S H yourself (we don’t make cold calls.) toilets, following the district council closing them, re opened them, and are currently in the process of having them 2. Adrian will personally visit your property, measure up for you, repainted. We have replaced play equipment in several of our play areas (Victoria Road, Thomas Street, Sunnyside, IBSTOCK PARISH note all your requirements and give his expert help and advice Battram) and also repainted and spruced up others (Chandlers Croft, Swift Close) to highlight a few. COUNCIL on design and planning choices. We continue to get compliments and thankyous from parishioners, following our assistance to St Denys Church with 3. We post your drawings and quotation to you, for your the maintenance of the grave yard, and also the upkeep of Pretoria Road Cemetery. Our Hanging baskets, flower beds The next meetings of your consideration. and planters continue to provide a beautiful sight as you drive through the village. We will continue with our current Parish Council will be held on 4. If you require more information or are ready to go ahead, get projects (Miners welfare Site, Cemetery Chapel, Notice Boards, High Street regeneration, Community events etc). Wednesday 3rd April 2019 in touch with us. We will wait for you to contact us; there is We are trying to find ways to reach out to parishioners for their comments and suggestions. We have our website, this and Wednesday 1st May 2019 monthly update, and welcome everyone to attend our council meetings (first Wednesday of the month, 7pm Ibstock no pressure. Scout Hut). Your opinions matter. We need your thoughts and suggestions of improvements for our village. commencing at 7.00pm at 5. Once you have contacted us, we make an appointment at your As this maybe my final update as Chairman, (I may not get re-elected and Councillors may not choose for me to IBSTOCK SCOUT HUT convenience, to choose your products. Your appointment will be completely private, unhurried and with no interruptions. Chair the council for the 2019-2020 period) I would like to take this opportunity of thanking, my fellow councillors for Melbourne Road, Ibstock their commitment to the parish by being on the council. I would also like to show my appreciation and thanks to the If it is a kitchen revamp that you require, such as worktop and until further notice. 6. You are given a start date, again at a time to suit you. We then council’s staff and contractors for their continued efforts behind the scenes that very often gets overlooked. They do a send confirmation in the post. The start date that we give will kitchen door changes, then we can do that as well - whatever you great job. I also thank each and everyone of you the parishioners for being part of us, using the services we provide, All members of the public welcome. be adhered to and we work through to completion. want, we can do it! supporting local events, backing businesses and traders and continuing to keep the spirit of Ibstock community alive. www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock So how good are we at finishing touches? Well, wherever you live, Yours, Stuart Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 We use a fully qualified electrician and a Gas Safe registered engineer there will be a kitchen, supplied and fitted by us, near to you and a Chairman (2018-2019) and we will also undertake all plastering and tiling required. very happy customer! Fooling about for April! Can you Ibstock Kitchens JA Limited spot our spoof? It’s that time of year again, when weird headlines appear in newspapers and strange goings-on are reported on the television, radio and social media; spaghetti growing on trees, left-handed beef-burgers and flying penguins to name just a few famous spoofs. It’s the month for April fool jokes and here at The Community Voice we like to join in the fun. If you spot a story in this month’s issue that makes you go ‘‘hhmmmm….?’’, it just might be our contribution to this month’s madness! Send or telephone in your name and contact details, together with the headline of our spoof story, to the You can advertise in Community Voice QUALITY KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND BEDROOMS office. The first DESIGNED, SUPPLIED AND FITTED this space for just correct answer All our installations are carried out by our own expert including plastering and tiling drawn out of the £23 a month! ‘Community Voice PHONE 01530 264 399 • FAX 01530 264 399 • E-MAIL [email protected] For more details call us on Hat’ will be a prize Call us to make an appointment 01530 267344 or email winner. No fooling Ibstock Kitchens, 67 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6HN [email protected] about that! the voice page 12 page 13 the voice FANCY PUTTING YOUR ARE YOU LOOKING RRuusssseellll’’ss GGaarrddeenn TO RETIRE THIS YEAR? BBuuiillddiinnggss BRAIN TO THE TEST? There are many things to consider as you approach 30 years in making garden buildings retirement. 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TRAVEL GROUP for our full selection of day trips and holidays the voice page 22 page 23 the voice Snarestone Village Pantomime The Alpaca Park Farm at Snarestone Society step into the spotlight! Having lived in the lovely village of Snarestone for over 20 years, James and Tracy Hunt were incredibly lucky to be able to purchase Pantomimes are traditionally a Christmas affair, but for Snarestone, their traditional pantomime was bound to put a ‘spring’ the fields where the tea room, shop and Alpaca Farm now stand. in your step. The Snarestone Village Pantomime Society is a community of people, including families, who come together to perform a pantomime for audiences from in and outside of the village. This year’s production ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ They decided to start a smallholding under the watchful eye of retired was truly wonderful! farmer Harold Thorp who taught them a great deal. Harold’s reward was seeing them develop and along the way they have bred chickens, The performance was excellently written pigs, ducks and of course, Alpacas. They have also rescued many animals by Debbie Evans and directed by Tim Shaw. who were in dire need of a good home and today their family also Photos by Second Look Photography You may have thought that you know all includes donkeys, pigs and Angora goats. It is fair to say that all their there is to know of the tale about the fair- animals have their own little character, so a family trip to the farm is haired girl and the trio of Teddies, but there always interesting! were plenty of surprises in this rendition! The tea room itself is a magical, bespoke building of pine logs, which have CLASSES - 10.30–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Workshops are available for: The whole cast of the village pantomime Tuesday - Spinning been carefully milled to sit tightly together and so require no insulation. • Learning to make socks showed their true passion and enjoyment in Wednesday - Knit and Natter To be eco – friendly, all the rain water goes straight into their ponds, they • Crochet and Knitting Tracy and James have gone to great lengths to ensure that the food putting on the show. The pantomime really Thursday am - Knit and Natter • Tunisian Crochet recycle as much as possible and compost almost everything. To add to Thursday pm - Needlework in the tea room is of the highest quality and the wonderful cakes and embraced the community at its heart, with I stock a wide range of yarns by Sirday Stylecraft, this, they employ ground source heating system which is pumped into Saturday pm - Knit and Natter James Brett and King Cole. Accessories are available. pastries on display mean that their customers are in for a delightful treat. people of all ages involved in its success; an Cross stitch and embroidery kits available. the building at the wool shop end and works like a fridge in reverse! They also cater for various dietary requirements, afternoon teas and a achievement that the village of Snarestone Alpaca Park Farm, Main Street, Snarestone, Derbys DE12 7DB Sunday roast that has received excellent reports. Part of the building is Tel: 07870 380013 should be very proud of. devoted to the wool shop where they have a cosy corner for knitting and nattering plus lots of lovely wool and craft items on offer including their own Alpaca wool. Please check out their facebook page for details about their theme nights. The recent ‘Fawlty Towers’ evening was an hilarious event with Check out our website at members of the staff adopting the characters from the iconic TV series. Other events are planned throughout the year, so keep your eyes on social media and of course The Community Voice for forthcoming ourcommunityvoice.co.uk events. About Us • News & Events All in all, a trip to Snarestone Alpaca Farm will always be a special experience with something different on offer for all age groups. Back Issues • Trade Directory Online advertising • Testimonials Twitter • Facebook Alpaca Park Farm

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the voice page 24 page 25 the voice Email [email protected] The 3 P’s of Happiness! visit us at www.happyheadhypnotherapy.co.uk DIARY DATES or alternatively call or text Hollie on 07817907314. By Hollie Jordan, Clinical Hypnotherapist. Happy Head Hypnotherapy. St Denys Church Ibstock

Did you know that 1 in 6 people in the Positive thinkers cope better with stress, is to keep a little notebook by the side routine and mixing things up can get you and St John’s Heather UK suffer from a common mental health have better health and relationships, are of their beds and at the end of each day off of autopilot and be present where Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, disorder such as Anxiety or Depression? more resilient and focused and are more write 3 things that have been good about you are. It can be as simple as walking Weekly Sunday Services With this in mind it important that we confident, happy and successful. Anxiety their day. This helps to break the cycle down a new street, sitting in a different 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or Heather 9.45am • Ibstock 11.00am keep our spirits up so that we do not and other issues are caused by negative of negatively thinking and programmes chair in your living room or driving an home visits at a time to suit your needs become susceptible to stress, low mood, thinking. It is not the events in our lives the brain to become more positively alternative route to work. Being mindful First Sunday in every month: negative thinking or more seriously; that necessary cause a perception of focused! has great benefits. What we do: 9.00am Holy Communion at Ibstock 10.30am All age worship at both churches depression and anxiety. In order to crisis. It is our thought patterns that Go outdoors - Just a few minutes of fresh Text or call a friend - Reaching out to • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes be happy in life we must produce surround these events that do. Every air can make all the difference and give a pal and letting them know how great • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? Serotonin. Serotonin is sometimes negative thought we have is converted Mon 15th April 7.30pm Night Prayer – Ibstock you a fresh perspective. Being in nature they are/valued they are will make you • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation referred to as the ‘Happy Chemical’. into Anxiety. We can create Anxiety by and just appreciating it can give you the feel great, too. Tues 16th April 7.30pm Night Prayer – Heather • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of It is a neurotransmitter that is naturally negatively forecasting the future (big or boost you need. 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Hollie Jordan DSFH, HPD, AfSFH (Reg) – Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. AfSFH Reg no. 1329. DBS checked and Insured. Please mention you saw the advert in ‘The Voice!’ the voice page 26 page 27 the voice MYTH OR TRUTH? THE SEARCH FOR ‘HEAVENLY BODY’ Stories have a great tendency to change as they pass through the years; from person to person PART TWO – FRIENDSHIP BONDS ACROSS the story can develop, be embellished, misheard or embroidered for effect or drama. THE MILES AND RAISING A MEMORIAL Here are two items for you to think about; one from Ibstock and one from Heather. (in memory of 12 American airman, 75 years on) IBSTOCK HEATHER Ask an old ‘Ibstockian’ According to local Last month we recalled how, in 1997, local business man TSgt Roy E Griswould where Manton’s Corner legend the village has a Mark English, fulfilled an ambition by successfully locating the is and they will point you claim to literary fame. remains of the WW2 bomber ‘Heavenly Body’. The B-17G in the direction of the Flying Fortress crashed near to the village of Nailstone on Myth: Sometime in first bend at the bottom September 27th, 1944. The bomber had set out from Eye in the 1800’s Sir Walter of High Street, in the Suffolk with a crew of twelve American airman on board, on a Scott is said to have direction of the Church. routine night navigation exercise. worked on one of his It is known as Manton’s books whilst staying Several years after the crash site was re-discovered by Mr English, Corner because John at the Manor House an amazing coincidence lead to further advancements in the Manton ran his plumbing on Main Street. In story. American, Floyd Griswould, the brother of Roy Griswould business from house the study where he (photographed), one of the airmen, travelled to the area to try and sticking out on the left. For years people would comment on the worked it is said there is a tunnel that runs to the castle in Ashby-de- discover more about the location of his brother’s untimely death. In toilet on show in the window! la-Zouch. an attempt to gather more information, he paid a visit to the library Myth: People will tell you that in the 1600’s a woman was burnt in Market Bosworth. A local resident, who just happened to be in the Truth: In Scott’s novel ‘Ivanhoe’, published 1819, he sets the knights’ at the stake on this corner. The story goes on to say that she was a library on that day, overheard the conversation. As a friend of Mark’s, tournament at Ashby Castle. Mr. Lush, who lived in the house in witch. he was able to put the two men in contact with each other and from 1961, said that at the side of the study where Scott worked there was there a life-long association grew. This contact and ensuing friendship Truth: We do know from documentary evidence that in 1683 a a bricked-up window. The house used to be a rectory and is situated extended to other American families who had lost a loved one on that woman from Ibstock called Elizabeth Ridgeway appeared at Leicester on the land where hundreds of years ago there was a company of the fateful night. Assizes and was found guilty of poisoning her mother, a servant, Knights Hospitallers of St. John. husband and sweetheart. According to records she was burnt at the Mr English felt that it would be fitting to do something to honour and What do you think? If it exists is the tunnel a priest hole? Why would stake in Leicester. remember the airmen for their service and sacrifice. With the help of Sir Walter Scott set the tournament at Ashby Castle, if he had never local lady, Joy Houpt, a stone, bearing a plaque dedicated to the airman, What do you think? Why over the years have people believed she visited it ? Was the author seen in the village and word went around was erected in a memorial garden at Nailstone Churchyard. A five- was put to death at Ibstock ? Was this because she came from Ibstock that such an important gentleman must have been staying at the man guard of US airman, stationed at RAF Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, or a tale told to frighten and shock people? Manor House? joined local residents and a bugler played the Last Post in a moving unveiling ceremony. A ‘Stars and Stripes’ wreath was laid at the foot of the memorial. (See photograph). Many of the families of the airman have since made a pilgrimage to the village to visit the memorial and the crash site. Mark has been astonished by the amount of attention he has received from the relatives of BUMPER SCUFFS PAINTWORK SCRATCHES Professional quality automotive paint and bodywork the airman and has repairs that are quick convenient and fully guaranteed. been presented with the American ‘Flag of Professional Quality Honour’. 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the voice page 28 WRITE TO FIND YOUR VOICE Continuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail Ibstock Library starts a ‘new chapter’ dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’... About this time last year, I went into a local post office carrying Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of several large brown, cardboard-backed envelopes. The woman ‘Ruffle the Rail Dog’ to cut underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the behind the counter weighed them and then having noticed that each letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. one was addressed to a different book publisher asked me “Have the ribbon at opening event For all your Building and At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. you written a book?” I told her that I had written a children’s book The actual word answer will be shown on page 35. Woof - have fun! and was hoping to find a publisher who would want to produce it. The official opening of Ibstock’s library will take Landscaping requirements For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk She quickly volunteered the fact that she was looking for a way to place on Saturday 6th produce a bound collection of the stories that her grandmother had including April, between 10am and written and which the family had discovered only recently following 2pm. The village library is Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild Ruffle’s Walks – Ruffle helps out! her death. They were not interested to sell the stories but rather in a Junior School mobile The little heritage railway was busy wanted them as keepsakes for family members and friends of their Roofing• Patios • Driveways classroom, situated down getting ready for the Easter holiday grandmother. I advised her as best I could. CITB Qualified Tradesman the footpath, opposite trains. Each year Eric organised an Many people have ambitions in relation to writing. Some long to write Easter egg hunt for the children around the pedestrian crossing the next ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘50 Shades of Grey’, whilst others would on Melbourne Road. the station garden and little wood be more than happy to see their memoirs or a poetry anthology in adjacent to the station. He was busy print. Some individuals have no such lofty aims but merely write for Local author, Rachel Greaves counting a selection of chocolate eggs the pleasure of expressing themselves or feel they have an important will be attending the event, resting upon a large wooden Trestle message to pass on through the written word. Of course, writing accompanied by ‘Ruffle the table on the station platform before he can be very therapeutic, helping us to deal with trauma or explore Rail Dog’. Rachel is both the would then set off to hide them. To save author and illustrator of a waste the eggs were not in boxes but just experie nces we don’t feel able to talk about. charming series of stories, wrapped in shiny coloured paper. But as If you recognise yourself in any of these examples, if you do write or detailing the adventures of you probably know, oval eggs have a want to write perhaps you would consider joining a writer’s group. Ruffle, an Airedale Terrier, tendency to roll so Eric had to work hard You will find and give support, ideas, information and gentle critiques which delight and fascinate to balance them carefully to prevent any – oh and have quite a lot of fun too! eggs from escaping! children and adults alike. (See this month’s short ‘Ruffle’ story We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at opposite). There will be story-telling, stalls and a colouring Call Simon on 07789 195251 Ruffle appeared as Eric finished counting 7pm at the Birch Tree pub, Bardon Road. Please competition to keep everyone entertained. the eggs and immediately caught sight of contact me if you would like to know more. or If you are interested in finding out more about the event or 01530 262982 the shiny ball-like objects on the table. He ‘The lamp that you light to brighten someone’s becoming part of the volunteer team at the library, please call Email: [email protected] jumped up, putting his large hairy paws path will surely shine on you’ (anon) On the front of the table to have a closer 07470 148718. Find us on Facebook: look at the interesting shapes. But his Fliss Middleton (Coalville Area Writers) Brooks Construction ibstocklibrary.weebly.com 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather weight upset the carefully balanced eggs feet and nose! Wait a minute though – [email protected] • 07812 160 220 and they began to roll in all directions to you can help after all!’ the dismay and annoyance of Eric. Eric disappeared into the station, ‘Ruffle! 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Meanwhile, Eric had managed Headphones~Laptops~Speakers~Hi-Fi’s Eric then put the remaining eggs in a LEICESTERSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE to rearrange the rest of the eggs which PC’s~Monitors~Computer Accessories large cardboard box that he would carry. PREMIER DIVISION were now under control on the table Hair Straighteners~Massage Chairs Saturday 23rd February top. He quickly reached down to grab ‘Come on then Ruffle! Let’s decide where Android Tablets~Mobile Phones Friar Lane & Epworth 4 Ellistown 5 the spinning egg before Ruffle nudged it we’re going to hide these eggs!’ Smartwatches~Printers~Radios Samuele Boschi and Declan Grewcock again. Eric set off with Ruffle proudly trotting Laptop Cases/Sleeves/Bags were the heroes for Town who came ‘No you don’t!’ cried Eric with satisfaction beside him Carrying the basket of shiny and much much more! from 4-2 down with 10 men to win 5-4. that he had retrieved the last egg before eggs. Now where would be good hiding Saturday 2nd March Ruffle. ‘You’ll break them with your Large places for the shiny oval treasures…? www.flex-itech.co.uk Kirby Muxloe Reserves 2 Ellistown 3 We accept all major Debit & Credit cards. A last minute Adam Poxon goal secure Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 8 letters. The answer is on page 35. Ellistown a vital 3 points. In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book adventures are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only ® Saturday 9th March £3.50 each incl. p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent Ellistown 0 FC GNG 3 readers up to the age of approx 10 years - enjoyed by parents and grandparents! 3 shots, 3 goals the difference between Each book can be individually signed – unique personalised gifts especially for top and bottom. Christmas or birthdays to encourage a love of reading and imagination! email:[email protected] the voice page 30 page 31 the voice CHRISMAS IS COMING... TO IBSTOCK! The festival this year is being run very differently, In order for this to happen, we are forming with a huge emphasis on advertising and co- a committee of volunteers to help organise, Brookside CARPETS ordinating your own individual celebrations. promote and co-ordinate communication It is extremely important that the traditional between all of us. We currently have 10 Our new address is: activities are still held, and we will do all we volunteers, who will be meeting monthly and Garage VV Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, can to promote them for you. we will contact you directly to discuss possible VVV Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW ideas. Once we have moved a little further VVV Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] Our aim is to hold a village light ‘switch on’ VVVV ceremony on the 1st December (at a time as forward, we will be holding another public VVV meeting. All information will be updated in VVV yet to be agreed) and, hopefully, this will open VV VICING a week of festivities, ending on Saturday 7th the Community Voice magazine as regularly as • CAR SER RBERS possible. M.O.T ABSO G December with a village parade. • SHOCK TIONIN We are still looking for ideas and suggestions. & CONDI As outlined at the presentation, everything • BRAKES • AIR This is our time to show what Ibstock is all AUSTS Thank you to everyone who came that takes place between December 1st and AR EXH EPAIRS CING about and for you to promote your organisation • C • CAR R BALAN to The Palace Community Centre December 7th, is really UP TO YOU! We are IES WHEEL hoping that schools, businesses, groups, pubs and bring it into the limelight! • BATTER T & last month to meet us and listen to LIGNMEN and restaurants etc, will arrange their own If you have any queries or concerns, then please HEEL A this year’s proposal for an ‘Ibstock • W celebrations and we can promote these under feel free to call 07894 483 292. R TYRES VVV Christmas Carnival’ or to register the one banner of ‘The Ibstock Christmas • CA VVV Many thanks... on behalf of ‘The Ibstock VVVV an interest in this year’s event. Carnival’. Christmas Carnival Team’. 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