5000 Distribution Issue 6 January 2016 & surrounding areas

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

PLUS FEATURES ON: Win a Free Ski or Snowboard Grand Opening at St Denys Infant School Lesson for a family Why is Ibstock known as ‘Nobby’? of four! Plus two toboggan Christmas Festival at The Palace rides and 30 minutes sno-tubing! Spotlight on a local business See page 5

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Front cover photograph by Nick Linnett Photography • www.nicklinnettphotography.co.uk Welcome... to the latest edition of Community Voice! Front cover: Spot The Local Landmark... Let’s see if you can spot this local landmark. It may be interesting to see how many people regularly pass by this structure without noticing it. James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified If you think you know the answer please send your entry to Graham Tyers at The Voice, Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email him at: [email protected] & Ground Maintenance The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a “Full English” including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. for two at The Old School Tearooms, High Street, Ibstock. Happy spotting.... and LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £105 Large Load we’d also like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year! 01530 271186 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Shackerstone Fields, Snarestone, Swadlincote, DE12 7DE

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Last Month’s answer.... The Community Voice is a On the face of it – this was an easy one as most people are familiar with the round house fast-growing community based and lock up located in Packington. magazine distributed to 5000 local However, the second part of the question was not so easy when we asked for at least homes and businesses. Get your four others in and surrounding counties. message across by giving us a call on There are in fact five others; at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Smisby, Ticknall, Worthington and 01530 267300 Barrow-on-Soar. These were correctly identified by Sophie Paul of Swepstone Rd, or alternatively, pop in to see us at Heather, who wins a Full English Breakfast for Two at the Old School Tearooms, Ibstock. 57 High Street, Ibstock. The draw (pictured above) was made by tearoom regular Steve ‘Whacker’ Ball assisted by Hannah from the Community Voice (note the Christmas sweater!). NOW ALSO AVAILABLE Next month’s draw for the January competition will also take place at The Old School ONLINE - see page 5 Tearooms on Friday 22nd January 2016.

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page 3 the voice HALLS OF IBSTOCK Here at the Co-operative Win a Free Ski or Snowboard LTD Travel Ibstock we Lesson for a family of four! have over 100 years of experience between us. Plus two toboggan rides and Why don’t you challenge 30 minute sno-tubing! Super Savings on Top Brands us to find you your As regular readers will know we have featured articles about the dream holiday? We have bell tower of Ibstock St Denys Church which is in dire need of amazing rates on Travel repair. In conjunction with Swadlincote Ski Centre we are now pleased to announce that we intend to hold a raffle, the proceeds Money, Travel Insurance. of which will go towards the renovations of the tower. and Holiday Extras. The prize will be a private ski or snowboard lesson at the centre for a family of four followed by two toboggan rides plus thirty minutes sno-tubing. Tickets for this great offer can be purchased from the following outlets: Come and see us on Ashby Road Ibstock (next to the Ibstock Business Centre – 57 High St, Ibstock Co-operative Food Store) where we have free parking and Halls Electrical – 10-16 High St, Ibstock are open 7 days a week, or phone us on 0116 2962755. Built In Single Electric Oven Megans – 80 High St, Ibstock Model No: B44S43N3GB • Exclusive Exclusive Voice deal of £50 off any booking when quoting “TRAVEL50” We would like to take this opportunity to thank Swadlincote Ski Centre • 67 Litres Capacity, With Slide & Hide Feature • Multifunction Oven with Electronic Clock for their kind donation and assistance in making this offer. • Dimensions: H59.5xW59.5XxD55cm Terms and conditions apply. Applicable for bookings made between the 4 January - 29 February, minimum spend £1500 per booking. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Was £479.99 Save £30 Please ask a staff member for more information. £449.99

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On arrival at Coalville police station he was placed in the cells When responding to an to await a Magistrate’s decision to remand him in custody to advert please mention you Leicester prison. Fifty years ago, there was a local resident saw it in “The Voice”! in Ibstock who was well known to the police, He appeared in Coalville Magistrates Court on several occasions in fact he was known as quite a “Jack the and each time was remanded back into custody at Leicester lad.” He would only show respect for the prison. On his last appearance at Coalville, before his trial at KATS ANTIQUE VINTAGE police, if he was shown respect himself. The one thing the Crown Court, he was placed in police station cells to await R.K.D. Plumbing & Heating Ltd & COLLECTABLES CENTRE a policeman couldn’t do was to go and knock on his transport. While in the cells he took exception to the fact that 2 floors of antique, vintage and collectables front door. To do that was to risk the contents of a I took his cigarettes and matches away from him (smoking in the BOILERS • BATHROOMS • TILING including quality gold and silver jewellery, chamber pot being emptied over him from an upstairs cells was not allowed). His parting words to me were “I’ll sort coins, clocks, hand painted furniture, stamps, windows. you out when I get out of prison”. pictures, militaria, china, glass, furniture, Bob Dickens kitchenalia, giftware and much more. So it was somewhat surprising when our local resident found Several years later, after I had retired from the police, I was in Phone: 01530 263322 ALSO WANTED himself a lady friend. This friendship produced a baby and our charge of security at the Glenfield Co-op superstore when I saw All gold and silver including antique and local man seemed to have settled down. However, the union a motor-cyclist stop outside the store. The rider disgarded his Mobile: 07703 023009 (24 Hr Call) modern jewellery also scrap and broken items costume jewellery all coins single didn’t last too long, and the lady left, taking the baby with her. crash-helmet and walked up the entrance ramp. I then recognised or collections British or foreign militaria She went to live with her parents in Barlestone. This rather angered the man who had, years earlier, threatened me. When he saw me and medals single or groups British or our local resident and he set off by bus to seek his revenge armed he said, “Hello Jim, what are you doing here?.” We had quite a world stamps, watches, silver plate and all with a shot-gun (which he was forbidden by law from possessing). friendly chat and then he left. That was the last time I saw of him, interesting antiques, colletables & furniture. We pay the highest prices in the area. On his arrival at his destination he walked into the building were as is no longer with us. Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Free valuations – Over 40 years experience he shot both parents of his estranged lady friend. While reloading James Clarke Freshly made sandwiches, paninis, his shot-gun, his lady friend ran upstairs in order to protect the More salads and assorted cakes 50 High Street, Coalville, Leics LE67 3EE Open every day inc bank holidays child. Our would-be assassin then calmly walked outside where he Former Sgt. 451b from James Delivery available 10.00am - 4.00pm - home visits available sat on a bench and waited for the police to come and arrest him. in next Opening Times Find us on Facebook month’s Monday to Friday: 10am - 4pm issue! Saturday: 8.30am - 2.30pm CALL 07792 974309 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH Public car park to rear of shop Tel: 01530 267310 Free parking every Sunday the voice page 4 page 5 the voice Community Voice now available online! The team at Community Voice HQ thought it about time we make our magazine also available online as a pdf file that you can either view on screen, or download and print off yourself Importantly, this electronic version is to complement, not replace, City Tax Shop the printed version - which we will continue to produce and deliver to 5000 homes and businesses in our local area as usual. Our first issue was printed and delivered back in August and having since produced a further five issues (including this one) we decided that from this point onwards each issue would also be uploaded online each month. We hope that this service will provide not YOUR LOCAL LOW COST only an alternative way of reading each issue but also a handy and convenient way of viewing back issues, as well as becoming a great reference point for anyone considering advertising and wanting to LIMITED COMPANY see the kind of quality magazine we’re proud to produce. The pdfs themselves are medium resolution for online use and all in TAX RETURN SPECIALISTS full colour - exactly as they were printed. The website address hosting our magazine is: www.ibstockcommunityvoice.co.uk

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RETURN DEADLINE THE LAST BUTCHERS SHOP IN IBSTOCK Smiths butchers shop in Ibstock is well known to folk who have a long family history in the village although a large percentage of people who have moved to the area recently are perhaps not aware of the culinary gem on their 31st JANUARY 2016 doorstep and indeed the long history associated with the business itself. The business was started from one room by a chap called Mr Allsop who later extended the shop in the late 1920’s to a double fronted property and this business continued until 1959 when it was purchased by Frank William Smith. At the time there were at least another seven other butchers operating in the village but despite FROM £95.00 PER RETURN the competition Smiths butchers gained a reputation for quality and service that enabled the shop to continue to flourish. Frank continued as proprietor until 1982, when due to ill health the shop was taken over by the two sons Ian and Terry and right from the start the brothers were determined to continue with the same commitment to quality of product and high standards that their father had established. Virtually all the meat they supply is sourced from local producers so they know exactly where it is coming from and 01530 261518 can be assured of only the highest quality (having purchased from them myself I can testify to that). For the more discerning palate they also supply twenty eight City Tax Shop, 3 High Street day matured Scottish beef steak and their wonderful selection of cooked meats and pastries are all prepared fresh on the premises. Ibstock, LE67 6LG Over the years their range of produce has expanded but once again the vast amount of this is sourced from local suppliers including Ortons honey from Sibson, Milk from Atherston, Yoghurt from Manor Farm in Thrussington and Eggs from Bitterswell. For anyone requiring their order delivered, Smiths do offer a delivery service to twelve local villages - once again continuing their long history of service. Both brothers are well known in the village and Terry is still an active member of the Scout movement and is also a keen member of the local scouts band and can be seen in action at various fetes and fairs throughout the summer and on duty at the local www.citytaxshop.co.uk Cenotaph on Remembrence Sunday. Rooms from With Ian’s son Thomas waiting in the wings and£45 the shop to to £75 be passed per on night. to a third generation it looks like we can look forward to aRing continuation for details of great local food and service for many years to come. 3rd the voice page 6 page 7 the voice Kate Heath Hairdressing

Regular bookings: Monday High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am – 3.30pm. Contact Amanda Tebbutt on 0116 2318720 Tel. 01530 262400 or 07912 480961. Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Rachel Seabrook on 01530 452144. Forthcoming Events ME Sports – 4pm – 5pm. Afternoon dance and movement classes for boys and girls 4 - 14 years. FOR ALL EVENTS WHERE TICKETS ARE ISSUED: Advance tickets: from For more info or to book a place call 07584 568 937. 99 Chapel Street • Ibstock • LE67 6HF The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Contact Curtis Smith on 07870 498110 or 01455 291656. be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability). Please check with Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. 01530 261399 ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. Wednesday Late night appointments available Sunday 10th January - INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE! 9.00am ‘til Midday. 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. A specially designed program to encourage maintenance Admission 20p. For more details or to book a stall call Gary on Tel 01530 262400. and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and (Also on Feb 14th and March 6th). wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. Friday 15th January - Film Night – ‘Mr Holmes’ (PG) Long-retired and near the New Dance/exercise class – 6pm – 7pm. Contact Rose Debney 07562 331041 or e.mail end of his life, Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) grapples with an unreliable memory [email protected] and must rely on his housekeeper’s son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his Palace Players – 7.30pm – 9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any retirement. Doors/bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on 01530 262400 for more details. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Thursday Saturday 23rd January - ‘The Devils Violin’ present ‘The Forbidden Door’. ‘Healthy Hearts’ Low Impact Physical Training – 9.30am – 10.20am – A low impact Mobility scooters & other disability (12+) (For more details see http://wwwthedevilsviolin.co.uk). A combination aerobic workout specifically designed for the 50+ age group. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367 aids at low prices - from just £195! of live music and dynamic storytelling, the lauded company weave an enchantment 50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. of melody and mystery. DON’T OPEN THAT DOOR! As soon as the rule is laid down, we Outlook Group – a social group for senior citizens – 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Elaine Hodgetts We are moving! (but not far). Due to expansion we know it will be broken. Acclaimed storyteller Dominic Kelly, joined by virtuoso musicians on 01530 262400. are in larger premises at the rear of will transport you into the world of the imagination. Performance starts at 7.30pm. Weightwatchers Class – 7pm – 8pm. Contact Jo Wyld 07877 281831 or e.mail jwyld@weight- 101 High Street Ibstock (please follow our signs) Tickets: £8, concs £6, Combo ticket (1 Full & 2 concs) £16. Advance watchers.co.uk. tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Friday Tel: 01530 458 708 • Mob: 07901 380 412 Friday 29th January - PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Eyes Down Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216. email: [email protected] at 8.00pm. Ibstock Soccertots – 1.45 pm - 2.30pm. 2,3 and 4 years. A fun way of learning sports skills. Contact 07584 568937. www.ibstockmobility.co.uk PANTO AT THE PALACE Childrens Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; (FOR MORE DETAILS SEE ADVERT OPPOSITE) Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over JANUARY 30th – FEBRUARY 6th 60 years in the area) on 01455 636514 or 07949 121442, or email [email protected] Saturday When responding to an Saturday 13th February - Palace Social Dance A very popular evening of Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday (except the first Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence Doors & bar open at 7.30pm. Dancing from 8.00pm ‘till Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the advertisement please 11.00pm. Tickets: £5.00. village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally Sunday 14th February - INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE! 9.00am ‘til Mid-day. mention you saw the produced goods, including delicious homemade cakes, plus produce from Ibstock’s very own Dairy, Admission 20p. For more details or to book a stall call Gary on Tel 01530 262400. (Also on including milk, butter, yoghurt and cream. Light refreshments available. March 6th). advert in “The Voice”!

For all your Building and Landscaping requirements including Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild Roofing• Patios • Driveways Community Morning CITB Qualified Tradesman Tai Chi Childrens Dance Classes 50+ Fitness Pilates Outlook Group Bingo Palace Players ‘Healthy Hearts’ Circuit Training Bubbles Playgroup Zumba Fitness Mosiac Disability Services Gatling Gun Productions (local film group) Call Simon on 07789 195251 Saturday 23rd January at 7.30pm or 01530 262982 THE PALACE IBSTOCK (12+) Email: [email protected]

Tickets: £8.00, concessions £6.00, Combo ticket (1 full & 2 concs.) £16.00 Find us on Facebook: Brooks Construction From: The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather the voice page 8 page 9 the voice ALL NIGHTS LIVE SPORTS FANCY PUTTING YOUR ARE FREE SHOWN HERE

ENTRY! Live entertainment BRAIN TO THE TEST? every weekend! Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. (Answers on page 19 - no cheating!) JANUARY’S LIVE MUSIC NIGHTS

Saturday 9th – The Roulettes – local group

Saturday 16th – Billy Idol tribute by Paul Stone

Saturday 23rd – The Rockin Ratbags – 50s, 60s, 70s

Saturday 30th – Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown tribute Across DOWN by Garry Gobstopper 1. Aquatic mammal (5) 1. Relinquished (6) 4. Striped equine (5) 2. Atmosphere (3) 7. Watered (9) 3. Boundary of a surface (4) All acts are on stage at 9.30pm unless otherwise stated 8. Flows back (4) 4. Stringed instrument (6) 10. Tennis stoke (5) 5. Confound (7) Find us on Facebook Sky Sports and BT Sports both available! FREE Wi-fi 13. Assumed name (5) 6. Desiccated (4) 14. Disparaging remark (4) 9. State of equilibrium (7) 17. Essential (9) 11. Bird of prey (6) 19. Rear part of a ship (5) 12. Implement for writing or drawing (6) www.the-ram-inn-ibstock.co.uk 20. Smooth fabric (5) 15. Optical device (4) 16. Small snakes (4) 18. Colony insect (3) New Year Funnies... My wish for 2016 is Youth is when you’re When I thought Just heard that in 2016 a FAT bank account allowed to stay up late about the evils there will be a new device and a THIN body. on New Year’s Eve. of drinking in the that can turn thoughts into Please don’t mix it up Middle age is when New Year, I gave speech. I have had that for like you did this year. you’re forced to. up thinking. years, it’s called alcohol.

Enjoying Ibstock’s Christmas Lights Ibstock in Bloom’s annual trip to see the lights of Ibstock took place again on 17 December. Fortified by a cup of tea and mince pies at the Old School Tearooms 15 local older people climbed aboard a minibus from the Marlene Reid Centre. Driver, Dave took the bus slowly around the streets of Ibstock viewing all the dazzling displays. There were even more lights to view this year. Once again the best individual house Contact Sue Stanyard was 97 Pretoria Road, enhanced this year by Lasting Power of Attorney & Will Specialists [email protected] their neighbour’s brilliant white lights. The Home visits at a time to suit your needs lakesidewills.co.uk best business was Higgotts. The residents of Willow Way, Chandler’s Croft 07826 097079 and Brick Kiln Lane had all put on great displays but the bling award certainly went to Pretoria Road.

Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. Both Ibstock in Bloom and Ibstock Community Garden decorated trees for Registered in 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE St Denys’s Christmas Tree Festival. Keep up to date with Ibstock in Bloom via www.ibstockinbloom.co.uk the voice page 10 page 11 the voice Ibstock Knitting Group Raises £100 for Rainbows The hard working and generous ladies of the Ibstock Knitting Circle have recently been working even harder to produce items which have been raffled for the benefit of Rainbows Childrens Hospice. Their sterling efforts have raised a wonderful amount of £100.00 on Grand Opening at this occasion and this is in addition to the amounts they have raised over previous months. St Denys Infant School The cheque was presented to Rainbows Community Fundraiser Jennifer Leach when she joined On Wednesday 25th November, St Denys the group for tea and a wonderful Infant School in Ibstock, opened its doors to selection of cakes supplied by the welcome visitors to it’s official opening of the Old School Tearooms, High Street, new extension. Ibstock. Following the increase of houses in the village, it was decided that A big thank you to all the ladies the local schools needed to be extended to cope with demand involved and a special thanks to Janet Jones for the extra hard work for school places. St Denys has been lucky to have had installed a she has put in to organise and make custom built 5 classroom block, as well as an extension doubling this event such a success. the size of the school hall and some internal works to make a new larger reception age area. The poor weather from earlier in the week had luckily cleared and the children were able to entertain the visitors with the St Denys School song. The ribbon (or paper chain made by students) was cut by ex-deputy Head Teacher Mrs Chris Clark, who over many years was a huge part of St Denys history. Visitors included many past staff, plus other local head teachers as well as parents and friends of the school. Head teacher Mrs Tina Newton wished to thank all parents and students for their patience during the disruption of the building work, as well as offering huge thanks to staff who helped pull everything together in the end and make the school a fabulous place for the students to return to after the school holidays. In addition she thanked the builders Wilmott Dixon for their excellent management of the site. Chair of Governors, Mrs Dawn Deacon, would also like to acknowledge the hard work of Mrs Newton in managing the build and ensuring such a successful project. St Denys is now well equipped to take up to 280 children, which is 3 classes per year and up to 10 students in our specialist MLD Unit. It is wonderful to know that so many children will benefit from such a wonderful learning environment. the voice page 12 page 13 the voice THE GREAT IBSTOCK MYSTERY It is a question

GREAT that has vexed Mark & Sadie welcome you to their friendly, family DEALS FOR run showroom based in Ibstock facing the FREE 2016 SUITES the finest car park (post office end). We specialise in walk-in STARTING FROM CONTACT THE EXPERTS shower enclosures, bathroom suites and much, £450.00 minds in the COMPLETE! much more. Call in now and visit the showroom!! PHONE +44 (0) 1530 264 399 country for FAX +44 (0) 1530 264 399 E-MAIL [email protected] many years.... Ibstock Kitchens, 67 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics, LE67 6HN WHY IS IBSTOCK KNOWN AS “NOBBY” (OR IBSTOCK SOCCERTOTS! NOBSTICK)? Every Friday @ The Palace Are you fed up of being told that your child can’t play football until they reach Well, local lad Brian Cockett is Visit cashgenerator.co.uk for terms and conditions for all services or ask a member of staff 5 years? Well, our SoccerTots sessions in Ibstock are the solution! determined to find the answer Boys and girls can attend with the fantastic opportunity to enhance their to this great question and is sure fundamental sports skills and early development in football through the there is someone out there who coaching of our vastly qualified and experienced team. has the definitive answer. Although our sessions will be technique and skills based, they will be very much about fun and enjoyment for all standards of players, as we aim to If there happens to be a well- encourage the next generation of children to take part in football. informed local expert amongst Everybody is welcome to attend. No booking or enrolment needed! our readership who is able to There is no committment required as the sessions are open to everybody shed any light on this mystery on a pay on the day basis at £3.50 per child, Just turn up and play! please contact Brian or Graham Friday afternoons @ The Palace 1.45-2.30pm for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. via the Community Voice on (NB: A familiar adult is required to stay with each child and take part in the sessions) [email protected] For more information or to book a place call Alternatively you can send 07584 568 937 or drop your details at the or email: [email protected] Community Voice, 57 High St, Ibstock LE67 6LH. Tel: 01530 267300 / 267344. Come on readers, let’s see if we can solve this local mystery once and for all.

the voice page 14 page 15 the voice Christmas comes facebook.com/HowkinsandHarrison twitter.com/HowkinsLLP to The Palace! A highly popular Christmas Festival took place at The Palace, High Street, Ibstock, with lots and lots of excited youngsters telling Santa what they were hoping for on Christmas morning. Sold & Let Residential | Commercial | Rural Santa greeted his visitors in his ‘Enchanted Fairytale Castle’, courtesy of Dawn and her wonderful Company, ‘Party Staging’ www.party-staging.co.uk Tel: 0790 669 5325. Dawn will also be providing the scenery for the forthcoming Pantomime, ‘CINDERELLA’, which will be taking place at the end of January and the beginning of February 2016. (Please see The Palace diary in this publication for more details). A large variety of interesting stalls offered a wide range of seasonal goods at the indoor market. Busy volunteers in the kitchen and in the bar made sure that everyone was well feed and watered. Beautiful, live harp music created the perfect atmosphere for the occasion, along with Ibstock Community Choir, who entertained with a selection of carols and Christmas songs. Thank you to everyone who supported the event. Hope to see you all there for another great event at Ibstock Palace! The Palace Management committee would like to extend a big thank you to the great team of volunteers who helped to organise and staff the event. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a member of The Palace volunteer team please contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400.

SING FOR FUN! Ibstock Community Choir was formed a few years ago as a ‘come and sing for fun’ choir. It was a very small group, originally in Heather, then moving to the Methodist Chapel which is where Success... they rehearse now. They are not a church choir, but do sing from time to time in various churches. In Thanks to both a successful marketing campaign and fact they are a ‘real’ community choir as our experienced staff, we recently sold and let these they also perform in the retirement homes in Ibstock. Anyone is welcome to join them properties in your area. If you are looking to move call who enjoys singing. There is no need to be able to read music. If you are interested in us to arrange a free no-obligation market appraisal. joining them then please come along on Thursday nights from 7.00pm - 9.00pm Call our team on: (they are a very friendly bunch!). A wide variety of music is performed, some 01827 718021 humorous, some serious and some modern under the expert direction of Marion Simpson. 12 Church Street Atherstone CV9 1RN Kathryn Bromfield Rachel Sarah Farrell Louise Stafford This September the choir performed their 3rd successful concert at Ibstock Palace and have also performed at St Denys Church Ibstock Bromfield Moore for their Christmas Tree Service and recently sang carols for the residents at Thornham Grove and The Elms retirement homes. So come on all you budding singers, now is the time to go along and meet the Ibstock Community Choir, join in the fun and experience howkinsandharrison.co.uk a really rewarding pastime. Ashby de la Zouch Atherstone Daventry Henley-in-Arden London Lutterworth Northampton Rugby page 17 the voice Names to faces #3: Ibstock Baptist Church Cricket Club NEW Does anyone know anything about the above cricket club and when this photograph was taken (we think it was the early 1960’s). Was the club successful - and where was the home ground? Spring/Summer We would also like to put names to the faces of the young gentlemen in the photo so if you can help us out with this please send your courseOUT programme NOW! details to Graham e-mail [email protected] or phone or send your details direct to the Community Voice. As ever we await with Find out about these exciting, affordable courses for adults starting interest and look forward to hearing from you! in the Coalville Area in the New Year 2016 Arts and Wellbeing: Arts & Crafts for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Back to Basics Cooking (FREE NHS Funded), Drawing and Painting, Jewellery Making - Fun with Wire & Beads, Pilates, Creative Sewing Workshop, Start Sewing, Textiles Saturdays - Patchwork & Quilting Basics Computing: Absolute Beginners’ Guide to IT, Get Into IT, IT Skills for Employment - Levels 1 or 2, Make the Most of Your Tablet, Moving On in IT, Spreadsheet or Word Refresher Workshops, Windows 10 - An Introduction Languages: Italian Beginners, and a range of other ongoing language courses at various levels ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Free English, Maths and Skills for Jobs courses (Emergency First Aid At Work - Level 2, Food Safety in Catering - Level 2, Planning for Work, Skills for Jobs) Your learner 100s of other affordable courses journey are available at venues across the County starts here! – including a range of Saturday courses! Contact us for more information and to enrol: Online www.leics.gov.uk/GoLearn facebook.com/LeicsGoLearn Call 0116 305 3829, 0116 305 0820 or FREEphone 0800 988 0308 Fee reductions available • Easy payment options • FREE information and advice on learning and work

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