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the voice page 4 page 5 the voice WHITWICK’S WESLEYAN CHAPEL Two hundred years ago in 1821, a Woods and that is a road name too. Another dedicated group of local people were trustee of the chapel was Joseph Brooks, busy planning the construction of a a frame-smith, who gave us Brooks Lane. building in Whitwick’s North Street By the 1850s it became obvious that the that still stands today. That building little chapel was no longer adequate for the was the original Wesleyan Chapel congregation and planning for a new larger which can be seen to the right in building began. As the Methodists lacked this month’s photograph. The chapel the resources linked to the established opened on 22nd February 1822. It was church, the chapel members raised funds to be the first of several non-conformist themselves to purchase the land, pay the in North Street were sold to the Church of churches and chapels in Whitwick. architect’s fees and cover the cost of building England authorities in 1966 to be used as a Wesleyan chapels were founded as a result work. This was achieved by foundation church hall with the original chapel designated of the life and teachings of John Wesley (1703 stone name inscriptions, collections at for kitchen and toilet facilities. As a church hall, – 1791) who, along with his brother Charles services and seat rentals. The new brick it became a venue for parish church events, and others, led a revival movement in the building, shown in the photograph, stands play groups, holiday clubs and Whitwick Church of England that became known as the adjacent to the original chapel. The opening Cub Scout meetings amongst other things. Methodist Movement. They preached in the ceremony on 20th May 1879 was followed When the Parish Church decided to sell open air to crowds of thousands; appointed by a tea and an evening meeting. The original the former chapels, there was some lay preachers and organised Methodist small building became the school room. apprehension amongst Whitwick residents societies. Methodism became a separate Attending churches and chapels played about what would happen to these Protestant denomination after Wesley’s death. a very important role in many people’s significant buildings. Fortunately, the new The original North Street Chapel could lives in past decades and not just on owners have expressed their desire to accommodate a congregation of over a Sundays. Different groups of adults and treat the buildings sympathetically. They are hundred and had an upper gallery. Lay children pursuing various activities would now home to an online women’s clothing preachers would be ordinary villagers such be using the chapel on a regular basis. business, trading as “Elsie’s Attic”, bringing as frame work knitters, miners, quarrymen, However, on Sunday 29th August 1965, the last a fresh activity to North Street and ensuring farmers and tradesmen. Some Whitwick service was held in the Wesleyan Chapel. The a viable future for the former chapels. At From beginning to end, everything we do is families who are remembered in village road Whitwick Wesleyan congregation followed Whitwick Historical Group we are always designed with one simple end result in mind: names today were staunch Wesleyans. One a national unification policy and joined with interested in stories about village buildings your satisfaction. example is the Stinson family giving us Stinson the Primitive Methodists (aka the “Prims”) at and knowing that one of our oldest is to be Way; they owned land known as Hervey their chapel in Vicarage Street. The buildings cared for and re-used is positive news indeed. • uPVC windows and doors • Composite doors • Bi-Fold, Patio and French doors • Fascia boards, guttering and downpipes Choosing new windows and • Porches, gates and fencing doors or investing in the extra • Conservatories and Orangeries STRUGGLING FOR STORAGE space of a conservatory, is one • Conservatory upgrades of the biggest improvements • Tiled conservatory roofs SPACE IN YOUR HOME? you can make to your home. • Building extensions Install a loft ladder and start utilising what could potentially be the largest room in the your home... 01530 261387 - 07515526959 - 07961576020 • Home Conversion for an office STARTER PACKAGE DEAL LOFT STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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COUNTY LINES Routine operations are managed through the exploitation Whilst they’re travelling… of children and the vulnerable. Drugs are present within all our communities and it is • They might seem unfamiliar with the local area or not estimated that nationally the illicit drugs market is It’s not uncommon for children to be manipulated into have a local accent worth in excess of £9.4 billion a year. Drug related joining a gang only to soon find themselves with what they • They could be travelling during school hours or unusual deaths are at an all-time high and the drugs market is perceive to be no way out, and forced to travel to another hours part of the country to sell drugs on behalf of the gang. becoming increasingly violent. Including health harms, the • Are they travelling the same route on a regular basis It’s impossible to know how many young people across cost of crime and wider societal impacts, the total cost of • Receiving excessive texts or phone calls drugs to society is over £19 billion. the country are being forced to take part in County Lines, but The Children’s Commissioner estimates there are at • Are they deliberately avoiding authority figures such as The drugs market is driven by profit, with the organised police officers gangs that control the majority of the supply increasingly least 46,000 children in England who are involved in • adapting to evade detection and prosecution. In recent years gang activity. Are they with older individuals this has led to the rise of what are known as County Lines. County Lines activity and the associated violence, drug • A child sometimes as young as 12 travelling alone The County Lines method of drug supply relies upon the dealing and exploitation has a devastating impact on • Are they travelling long distances exploitation of children and society’s most vulnerable to young people, vulnerable adults and local communities. • Are they travelling to locations and asking you to wait operate. Whilst this is a large-scale national issue, we can Knowing and spotting the signs for just a few minutes all play a part in reducing the harms caused by county There are many signs which may indicate involvement • Are they paying in cash for these journeys lines and safeguarding those most at risk of exploitation. within County Lines, and whilst the presence of one of For further information: https://www.leics.police.uk/ We are asking you as an organisation, business or these indicators doesn’t guarantee a young persons’ countylines member of the North West Leicestershire community to involvement, they are to be a consideration; help by ensuring you and those you work, or live with have Contact us • Found with a large quantity of drugs, cash or weapons an understanding of this form of drug supply, can spot the If you’re concerned about drug-related crime in your area signs of County Lines and know how you can report any • Unexplained amounts of money or other items/gifts or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, concerns. • Unexplained injuries or dishevelled appearance please call us on 101. What are County Lines? • Change in behaviour; secretive and withdrawn If it’s an emergency, please call 999. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, use our textphone service 18000. Or text us County Lines involves a gang from a large urban area, • Unexplained absences and not engaging on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergency SMS travelling to smaller locations to sell Class A drugs, • Increasingly disruptive, hostile or physically aggressive service. usually Crack Cocaine and Heroin. • Increasing use of drugs and alcohol Report it To establish the ‘line’, remove any potential competition • Having multiple mobile phones or SIM cards from the area and maintain control, gangs will use You can also report it online or contact Crimestoppers • Excessive receipt of texts / phone calls coercion, intimidation, extreme violence, and weapons anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org. • Getting agitated if unable to answer any calls including knives, corrosives and firearms. No personal details are taken, information cannot be The ‘line’ itself is a mobile phone, to which orders for • Self-harm or significant changes in emotional well-being traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to drugs are placed. • New peer groups and or relationships speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

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2 Jarvis Way, Whitwick, Leicester LE67 5HP [email protected] SHUTTERSAVAILABLE NOW WHEN RESPONDING TO AN ADVERT, PLEASE MENTION YOU SAW IT IN ‘THE COMMUNITY VOICE’ the voice page 10 page 11 the voice FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY RETURNS IN JULY The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology will be YOUR Village running throughout July this year, from July 3rd to August 1st. The county festival is part of the UK’s biggest archaeological event, the national Festival of Archaeology. With lockdown restrictions easing, this is the perfect time for people to YOUR Parish Council get out and explore their local places, discover the archaeology and rich heritage that is all around us and uncover the stories, sites, buildings, places, people and events that make our local communities so special. Events, both on the ground and online, are planned across Leicestershire and Rutland, in our towns and villages, in museums and at our heritage sites. Parish Council reaches 10 year milestone The Festival brings together local archaeological organisations to showcase all that is great about our local archaeological heritage and we want you to help us celebrate local sites, stories and the people who There will also be a number of self-guided walks for people to follow at their uesday the 18th May marked the tenth anniversary improve the lives of the residents of Whitwick. lived and shaped our local places. own pace and time. Talks will largely be online with archaeologists from the VISIT OUR WWW.WHITWICKPC.ORG.UK WEBSITE: University of Leicester and other experts speaking about a range of local • Over 40 guided walks are organised with more being confirmed daily. of the very first meeting of Whitwick Parish Council subjects.” T uring the first decade of the parish council two These cover a huge range of sites from prehistoric to industrial. at Whitwick Methodist Church Hall! The Leicestershire and Rutland Festival is part of a national Festival councillors have been singled out for special • Live digital talks by some of the counties’ leading heritage experts. D of Archaeology organised by the Council for British Archaeology and At 7.00pm that night eight brand new parish recognition. Cllr Derek Howe (now retired) andCllr Ray • Self-guided walks to enjoy at your own pace. is supported by the Leicestershire Fieldworkers, the Leicestershire councillors—3 of whom remain members of the council Woodward (Chairman for 7 years) have both been • Online archives of past talks. Archaeological and Historical Society, the Leicestershire Industrial • And many more family friendly activities, exhibitions and hands on History Society, University of Leicester Archaeological Services and to this day (Cllrs Barker, T Gillard and Spence) — took conferred as honorary freemen of the Parish of events. many other local heritage groups. their seats in Whitwick Methodist Church Hall to be Whitwick. You may not know that all parish councillors Local organiser, Peter Liddle, commented; More information about the Festival and a full list of events can be found at https://leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology/ welcomed by officers of the North West Leicestershire give their time without payment. “Last year was a disappointment as the pandemic led to most of our events The programme will be continually updated as more events are District Council who explained patiently just what being cancelled but this year we’re back! We have fabulous sites locally and f course a parish council is much more than we plan to show people a different dimension to popular beauty spots like confirmed. running a fledgling council entails. meetings, it is about improving the lives of Bradgate Park, Beacon Hill and Abbey Park where the archaeology may go More information about the national Festival of Archaeology, which O unnoticed – until our expert guides point it out. Numbers will be restricted runs from July 17th to August 1st, can be found at https://festival. After initial introductions the first item of business for Whitwick residents and so the most important things are to aid social distancing and everything will need to be booked in advance. archaeologyuk.org/ the new council was to appoint a Chairman. With 2 the projects that we have completed in those first ten parish councillor positions still vacant it was agreed to years. There has been the conversion of a set of disused Trading Here appoint a temporary chair until the parish council public toilets into a vibrant community office; the UPCYCLING. A GREAT WAY TO ADD 6 Years As Seen reached its full complement. reopening of a closed youth club into a regularly used VALUE AND BREATHE NEW LIFE On TV Park Hall; grit bins around the village; flower displays on Creating a small piece of history that evening Cllr Sue entrance signs to the parish; the erection of a flag pole; INTO YOUR OLD FURNITURE Colledge became the very first Chairman of Whitwick Have you a nice piece of furniture that you still really like but feel that support for vulnerable residents during the Covid19 Parish Council. it no longer fits into your new ‘look’ for your room? 1500 sq ft over 2 floors of Antique, vintage pandemic; Vehicle Activated Speed Signs and other If so, then the answer is to ‘upcycle’ the piece and the local expert in this and collectables inc quality gold and silver ver the years the parish council has been process is Marie at Kats Antique Vintage and Collectable Centre. By using projects to reduce speeding traffic; financial support for the wonderful ‘French Chic’ range of paints and waxes, Marie can easily jewellery,coins, militaria, stamps, hand painted O exceptionally fortunate to have a relatively small community groups and so much more. transform your favourite piece into a stunning edition to your home. furniture, giftware, interiors and much more’ and dedicated group of councillors and staff working to Marie is happy to take commissions to ALSO WANTED It has been an incredible first decade and as a parish up cycle the furniture for you and with her expert knowledge and artistic eye she is • All gold & silver jewellery including scrap & broken items council we are very much looking forward to our able to create a stunning piece of furniture • We pay more - the highest prices in the area

second! that will amaze you. When taking on the • Costume Jewellery commission Marie will work with you to • All coins ensure that you get the required result and Environmentally friendly chalk USEFUL INFORMATION • Militaria & medals and mineral paint. No VOC you can be happy in the knowledge that Solvent Free, No Odour. • Parish Manager: Mrs Cathy Tibbles you are dealing with an expert in her field. • Stamps We can also paint your own tired • Community Office, 3a Market Place, Whitwick, From June, Marie is intending to start her • Postcards furniture. Please ask for more details. series of instructional workshops once • Watches LE67 5DT (Opening hours: Weds 1.00pm to again so why not join up and come along • Silver & Silver Plate 4.00pm, Thurs / Fri 10.00am to 1.00pm) and learn the craft for yourself. Once you • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. have completed the course you may wish • Telephone: 01530 459527 to purchase the materials from Marie and FREE VALUATIONS EVERYDAY • OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE • have a go yourself - who knows - there Email: [email protected] may be a budding artist lurking within 50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EE • Whitwick Park Hall, North Street, Whitwick, LE67 you! Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays 10.00am - 4.00pm 5HA (available for hire) Why not call in and see Marie to get her advice. • Park Hall Bookings: [email protected] The shop is situated 50 High Street, Coalville and CALL 07792 974309 is open 10am - 4.00pm every day including bank Public car park to rear of shop holidays. Tel 07792 974309. 2 hours free parking NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS: TUESDAY 29 JUNE, THURSDAY 15 JULY AT WHITWICK PARK HALL the voice page 12 page 13 the voice THE BLACKSMITH’S ARMS – A COLEORTON BEERHOUSE The Blacksmith’s Arms once stood scrofula of the neck and spine, a particularly in that part of Coleorton once known unpleasant form of tuberculosis thankfully as Rotten Row and which before 1895 no longer seen. Subsequently her mother was part of Thringstone Parish. More remarried and she took her stepfather’s precisely it was sited on what is now name of Springethorpe. William died in 1900 Lower Moor Road, Coleorton on the and his widow Sarah Ward is recorded as site now occupied by the Bungalow beerhouse keeper in the 1901 census, but High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 ‘Greenfields’. For many years this by 1911 the license had passed to William establishment was kept by several and Sarah’s son Henry, described as a coal SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS generations of the Ward family starting hewer and publican. Henry’s tenure at the REGULAR CLASSES AND GROUPS with my grandparents William and Blacksmith’s Arms was not to last long. MONDAY TUESDAY FITSTEPS 6.15pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! - Sarah Ward. In 1915 tragedy struck Henry’s family when his Shimmi ‘N’ Shake with Nunzia 9.30-10.30am. Bubbles 10.30am – 12 Noon. Parent and baby Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 daughter Annie May died at the Blacksmith’s or email: [email protected] In the 1871 census, William Ward and his if you love to dance but hate exercise then this group Contact Laura Handley on 07762 031228 for Arms on 07.11.1915 aged 4 from diphtheria, class is for you. Easy to follow routines for all ages further details. Term time only. The Palace Players Drama Group 7.30pm– family were living in Moor Town, Coleorton, 10.00pm. For anyone who is interested in getting only eight days later her mother followed and abilities but most of all for fun. Contact Nunzia Walking Netball 1.30pm–2.30pm. Walking where William is described as a coal miner, Proudman 01530 835974. netball. Contact Georgia James at NWLDC 01530 involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. her to the grave at age 44. The cause of her Contact 01530 262400. Starts 23rd June. an occupation he had followed from FITSTEPS 11am-12 noon. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ 454735. mother’s death is given as gastric ulceration, Fun! - Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 Childrens Karate 4.00pm–5.00pm. Contact Paul THURSDAY childhood since at least 10 years of age. 331041 or email: [email protected] an illness possibly brought on by the stress of Barnett on 07719 636374. Outlook Group (social group for senior citizens) At some time after this, the family moved Pilates 1.30pm–2.30pm. Focussing on core Yoga 6.45pm–7.45pm. Contact Jonathan on 1.30pm–3.30pm. Contact Sue Townsend on to the area of Rotten Row when trade caring for her dying daughter. Shortly after stability whilst improving tone and body alignment 07776 304766 for details. 01530 834239. Starts 1st July.. through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on this Henry seems to have given up the licence Weightwatchers 5.45pm-6.45pm. directories for 1877, 1880 and 1883-4 07887 678367. Tai Chi 8.00pm – 9.30pm. Contact Doug Gerrard to ‘Harry Ward’ (I do not know what relation Miners enjoying a jug of beer on 07969 480684. Contact Vee McKenzie Tel: 07896 593467 or email: record William as a licensed victualler at the Seated Pilates (New Class) 3.00pm–4.00pm. [email protected] he is to the family) who held it briefly (1915- from the Blacksmith’s Arms Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on 07887 678367. WEDNESDAY Engine Inn, in Elverston’s Yard, off Stoney Tai Chi 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Contact Doug Gerrard 50+ Fitness Pilates 9.30am–10.30am. 1916) before the licence passed to Henry’s Pilates 6.15pm–7.15pm. Focussing on core on 07969 480684. Lane, Coleorton. However, by the time of after which his widow Harriet carried on the stability whilst improving tone and body alignment A specially designed program to encourage the 1887-8 Wright’s Directory he appears to nephew, John Ward, in 1917. licence until at least 1941 when she is still through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our FRIDAY 07887 678367. everyday movements providing a sense of harmony Children’s Dance Classes Beginners Ballet have moved again and is listed as beer house John Ward, has an interesting history. He listed in Kelly’s Directory. At some point the and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. Pilates 7.45pm to 8.45pm. Focussing on core 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; keeper, Smith’s Arms, Rotten Row. This is was William and Sarah Ward’s Grandson license passed to its final landlord, her son stability whilst improving tone and body alignment FITSTEPS 5.15pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm. Contact Miss Jessica the first mention of the name I have been and the illegitimate child of their daughter Johnnie Ward, until it ceased to trade as a through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 07887 678367. or email: [email protected] years in the area) 01455 636514 or 07949 121442. able to find, it may have been taken from the Sarah Ann Ward. He was born in 1882 public house in 1960. nearby Smithy in Bradford’s Lane opposite. one year before his mother married his According to my great aunt, Lilly Ward, the As a beerhouse it would have been licensed putative father, Joseph Billings. Sarah and Blacksmith’s would open around 6.00 am only to sell beer, not spirits, unlike public Joseph Billings set up home in Rotten Row in order to catch the miners coming of the houses that were licensed to sell both. next to the Blacksmith’s Arms, but Sarah night shift, some of the men would then go It was not just by chance that William and Ann’s son, John, continued to live with his straight to the Blacksmith’s Arms rather than Sarah came to be resident at the Blacksmith’s maternal grandparents and was known as their homes and after eating there would IT’S TIME TO RAISE THE Arms, since the deeds show the property John Billings. However, upon John’s marriage spend the rest of the morning drinking and CURTAIN IN THEATRELAND was actually owned at that time by Francis to Harriet Underwood in 1909 John was playing dominoes until the afternoon when Smith and Francis was in fact Sarah’s brother obliged to marry under his birth name of they went home to bed to be ready for the The Theatre World has finally come back to life after more than a year of and William’s brother-in-law. William and John Ward and was known by that name next shift. Also, my great uncle Joe Ward said restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This huge industry provides a Sarah’s marriage certificate actually records thereafter. I suspect Joseph Billings was not ‘the best fights he ever saw were outside the livelihood not only for actors, but for a whole army of supporting cast from her maiden name as Springethorpe, but this entirely convinced of ‘his’ son’s paternity Blacksmith’s Arms’, but that’s another story! directors to cleaners – all of whom have experienced a difficult year with was not her birth name! Sarah was actually since the Parish record for John’s marriage The author, Terry Ward (tel. 01530 835701), theatres closed and performances put on ice. the daughter of Frances Smith senior, but her leaves the space for his father’s name blank! would welcome any memories readers may Across the West End of London and in provincial theatres across the country, father died when she was 14 years old from John Ward continued as licensee until 1928, have of the Smith’s Arms. spectacular new shows along with old favourites are playing to packed audiences. One of the most popular ways to get to see your favourite show is through local tour The Coleorton Heritage Group are always pleased to receive enquiries or information and stories about local history. operators such as Roberts Travel Group based near to Coalville. Contact Sandra Dillon on 01530 440000 or email [email protected] For more information about Coleorton heritage visit our website at: www.coleortonheritage.org.uk With block bookings of seats for the most popular shows, they provide comfortable travel arrangements to and from the venue, either as a day trip, or an action-packed short break. Highlights this year include new shows Six the Musical – based on Henry V111’s WHY DO WE Get yourself noticed wives, Get Up, Stand Up – a tribute to the late, great Bob Marley, and Back to The Community Voice offers a design and print the Future. 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Creativi-Tea. Creating a more CHARITY CHAMPIONS colourful community They may not have been able to meet as usual, but the ladies and gentlemen of the Heather crafting group, Creativi-Tea, have “WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS” Let our continued to craft. Charities unite and urge patients to use their services family take They have raised our spirits during the very care of yours difficult past 12 months with their colourful A charity started by a young mum living in Leicester, which has helped creations. 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Their outreach groups in ages in their own homes Coalville, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Leicester and The charity will also be celebrating with their own birthday party, Wanlip are currently on hold, but it is hoped they will restart early next Leicester’s ‘One Big Weekend’, a music and wellbeing event raising Tel: 01530 569739 Marlene Reid Centre, 85 Belvoir Rd, Coalville, LE67 3PH year subject to government guidelines. awareness about cancer and health. The event is on 14/15th August with acts including Sam Bailey and Roman Kemp. www.facebook.com/noplacelikehomecaremidlands/ The charity has also announced it will be working closely with the Helping Hands Community Trust, based in Wigston, which offers a free Michelle Scott-Worthington, co-founder of Supporting Confidence advice service on welfare benefits, debts, house, employment and family Through Exercise, said: “We are excited to join with such an established law. charity as Sue Young Cancer Support. 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Look out for long grasses in the Walled Kitchen Garden, the Physic Garden and Orchards, and the back sheds where we hope to see places bring the disaster into focus”. The lots of busy bees foraging this spring. If you’re taking part in ‘No Mow May’ (or June, or July…) you might Memorial at Grange View is being erected be surprised at how many flowers you can spot among the grass – daisies, dandelions, creeping buttercups, by David Wilson Homes in partnership with common mouse-eat, cuckoo flowers and white clover, to name just a few. There are also lots of bee-friendly Hugglescote and Donnington le Heath parish plants you can grow in your garden (or even in a window box) to attract pollinators, such as rosemary, lavender, apple blossom, borage, Council, Whitwick Parish Council, Snibston strawberries and tomatoes. Bees are one of most important pollinators, and we rely on their hard work for a lot of what we eat. They Heritage Trust, Coalville Heritage Society pollinate flowers that produce our fruit, nuts and seeds, and are vital in keeping up the health of our ecosystem – so we need to give them the and the Whitwick Historical Group and will biggest chance possible to thrive. For Calke’s bee-keeper Paul, that means looking after the hive and occasionally stepping in to give the bees be unveiled towards the end of 2021. a helping hand. Recently, one hive lost its queen bee after she started laying only drone bees instead of worker bees. A colony cannot survive For further information about the Whitwick without its queen, so Paul suited up and began the process of requeening the hive, which involves removing a frame from the working hive Colliery Disaster Memorial contact Stuart and introducing it into the queen-less hive. It’s important that the frame contains newly laid eggs, so that the colony can create a queen cell, Warburton at snibstonheritagetrust@ which will be fed Royal jelly to ensure a new queen hatches. So far, the requeening has been successful and a new queen cell has been created, Sue Colledge and John Colledge laying the wreath in The Whitwick Colliery Disaster Memorial outlook.com or information about the which means we’ll see a new queen leading the hive very soon. Garden with Peter Moult (left) and Raymond Woodward (right) look on. Memorial Garden to Sue Colledge at [email protected] It’s all part of our wildlife conservation work here at Calke – even The 19th April marked the 123rd Sue Colledge is trying to find out who is the smallest creatures matter! Find out more about our conservation Anniversary of the Whitwick Colliery responsible for the garden so a permanent Copies of ‘Banded Together’ (Book 1 and 2) work at nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Disaster, which took the lives of 35 miners group of volunteers can tend to the plants can be bought from the Whitwick Historical and left 27 widows and 84 children under and install a plaque to the men who died. Group at The Old Station, North Street, Images: Beekeeper Paul begins the process of requeening the hive the age of 13 without a father. Some of the Sue added, “The garden is a peaceful oasis Whitwick when Covid-19 restrictions allow. ©National Trust Images/Caroline Icke wives were pregnant and the final total of located near to Morrison’s retail park and Copies can also be ordered via Sue Colledge fatherless children was 92. There have been the Whitwick Industrial Estate and is a place at Colledge’s Florists on 01530 832440. The busy bee hive at Calke Abbey ©National Trust Images/Caroline Icke many fatal accidents in the local pits but the for rest, contemplation and remembrance Whitwick Colliery Disaster was the greatest but it is looking a little neglected and needs loss of life in any one accident. some tender loving care”. The garden The disaster was caused by an underground is located near to the mine shaft of No. 5 fire (gob fire) which starved the miners of Pit at Whitwick Colliery where the men oxygen in the early hours of the 19th April descended on that fateful morning of the 1898. Many of the miners were family men disaster. and many of their descendants still live in The Memorial Garden will be one of two the area. After the fire had been got under memorials dedicated solely to the disaster, control the rescue and search parties began with a new memorial to be erected at David to look for survivors and the dead.5 men Wilson Homes new housing development got out alive, but suffered ill health for the at Grange View off Grange Road in rest of their lives. No survivors were found Hugglescote. and the miners who lost their lives were The development has also named the Gnarley Farm, Osbaston CV13 0HP retrieved over a period of ten months, with new streets after the men who died and (On the A447 near the Gate Inn) the exception of 12 men who were never in particular the 12 men who are still found and are entombed underground to entombed 275 metres underground. Stuart this day. Warburton of the Snibston Heritage Trust The disaster was remembered at the QUALITY BEEF, Whitwick Disaster Memorial Garden off Stenson Road in Coalville by a group of local people representing Whitwick Parish PORK & LAMB Council, Snibston Heritage Trust, Coalville Heritage Society, Whitwick Historical Group and family descendants. The event was BBQ packs from £10.00 organised by Sue Colledge, whose father, Made up to your requirements John Colledge, was one of the authors of the definitive book about the disaster called Meat produced on our farm, cut and packed to your requirements plus ‘Banded Together’. Sue said of the event, Free Range Eggs, Potatoes, Ham, Bacon, Sausages, Local Honey and Logs. “It is important for the town and local families that this disaster is not forgotten and Brand we hope to hold a remembrance event each New FREE DELIVERY year as 2023 will be the 125th anniversary of Website: Email: [email protected] the disaster”. 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The state of farmhouse, their investment in adding to the property around 1947 was reported Our lovely cabin is NOW OPEN the facilities, and their involvement with the as reasonable, although general wear and centre going forward, but little about the tear were noted, and there had been a offering a full menu subsequent years. great deal of difficulty getting repairs carried From early days, whilst known as The out during and immediately after the war. • Tuesday to Sunday from 9am until 4pm Clubhouse, the centre was run on As a result, some urgent maintenance was subscriptions. It offered reading rooms and necessary plus it was felt important for an • Breakfast - Lunch - Coffee and Cake billiard rooms for people and dances were inside toilet to be provided. All this came to • Vegetarian - Vegan - Gluten free - All catered for common and carried on during WW2. £450 and the Booth family started to realise Celebrations for VJ day in 1945 had included that they could not pay for everything for • (Outside seating is also available) the provision of tea for 340 youngsters at the the centre going forward. plus various classes, including photography, clubhouse with a second sitting for OAPs and Mr and Mrs Jones, who were the wardens yoga, judo, dressmaking, weight training, old widows! A sports event had taken place, along in the 1950s, were actively looking forward Come and see a variety of friendly animals, including time dancing, table tennis, badminton. They with fancy dress competition, and to end the to developing the centre when it transferred said at the time that they attracted around alpacas, goats, donkeys and chickens. ‘Winston’ the pig is evening, there was a torchlight procession, over to Leics. County Council, and away 300 people per week. with bonfire and open air dancing. At the end from direct involvement with the Booth looking forward to seeing you! of the war, four Grand Victory dances with family, in December 1950. The vision was In 1977 during the Silver Jubilee, various Blue Aces Dance band were advertised over that the centre should be ’somewhere parties were put on at the centre, and 200 KNITTIQUIP the Whit period in 1946. where neighbours could come together on commemorative goblets were given out to Come and browse round our Newspapers were always available at the an equal footing to enjoy social recreation local residents. Call us on • 01530 271623 large selection of wools and clubhouse, as many local families could not and educational activities’ and with so many In 1977/8, a green goddess crew of soldiers Find us on Main Street, Snarestone DE12 7DB patterns. Join in our group afford to buy their own and the centre had new families moving to Coalville, and the was based at the centre during a period when sessions, learn a new skill and building of Thringstone’s Woodside Estate For full menu and special events see our Facebook page 2 football teams (Thringstone House and fire crews nationally downed tools over poor make friends. A warm welcome Thringstone Imperials) and a cycling club. for mining families in the 1960s, the centre pay. The crew, mainly very popular young or visit us on www.alpacaparkfarm.com awaits you with advice and Mrs Booth held women’s meetings in the 2 was poised to become a busy place. There men in their 20s, under the leadership of front rooms of the clubhouse, because they had been a drama group at the centre for Sgt. Pete Whitfield, stayed and slept at help on hand. weren’t allowed in the rest of the house, a couple of decades previously, but during the centre but only had one call out in the as it was for men. In October 1940, ninety the 1950s many new groups were set up, to months they were there – for a chimney fire! evacuees arrived, made up of mothers and include a new drama group, and along with children from the London area. Tea was evening classes, the centre started to grow. Things continued to develop during the served, and they were then placed around A two week Festival of Britain event there 1980s and 90s with preschool groups and RE-OPENED FOR BUSINESS the upstairs hall and made comfortable. added to this in 1951. new users coming to the centre. Come 2000, work was underway to see the centre Members of the ARP and VAD and a By the 1960s, the centre’s youth club was go forward to a new millennium. The centre, Burton Premier Mobility maternity nurse were on duty all night to going well. In 1966 the downstairs of the Premier Mobility look after them. Breakfast was served on the which in latter years had been linked to King centre was altered, as people had to walk Ed in Coalville, continued to offer plenty of Sunday morning and then they were taken through rooms to get from one to another, to their billet. Those who couldn’t find a evening classes and host local groups and there being no corridor. This was then put in societies, but come 2017, the county council billet stayed at the centre for a 2nd night, the and other alterations made. A new class for superintendent staying with them. When they felt unable to continue to support the centre THE MOBILITY CENTRE flower arranging also started during this year. all found homes, the building was scrubbed. long term. The management and executive At that time, the upstairs hall was available By 1974, the centre’s motto became ‘you committees of the centre ended, staff SALES • SERVICING • REPAIRS • Many Mobility Aids Available for recreation from 11am-6pm daily, but are never too old to learn something changed and new trustees came on board, was only used 2-3 times. Military authorities new’ and a publicity event, aimed at complete with a new name of Charles Booth Large selection of new and pre owned mobility scooters asked to use the hall for one week as a showcasing the centre’s activities included a Centre to take things forward. Lots of new PT room. The men’s section of the report photographic display, soft furnishing display, events were hosted, including an annual for 1947 states that ‘the young members and stalls showing a variety of subjects music festival, but then along came covid, conduct has been very unsatisfactory’ and on offer, including the Retired People’s and things had to stop. However, taking Rise & Recline chairs lack of payment for subscriptions of 1s 6d Fellowship. There was also a display of keep advantage of this, the centre has carried Kingsley single or dual motor chair was rife. At that time, the accommodation fit, yoga and judo and a fashion show, with out renovations downstairs, with two comprised a large billiard room, women’s youngsters modelling clothes they had made rooms being knocked into one to provide from £495.00 meeting or classroom, card room and themselves. There was also music from the a large entertainment space and a complete library or reading room with toilets on the centre’s orchestra whose ages ranged from renovation of the house lounge to become 15 to 80 years. Local guides, scouts and Charles Booth Room. The centre hopes that ground floor. On the first floor was the hall, Medina button back chair committee room and caretaker’s quarters, playgroup all used centre facilities and David 2021 will see things go back to some sort of consisting of living room and 2 bedrooms. In Fitt, the centre warden, made sure that normality, and have already started putting Dual motor. Small, the garden was a skittle alley, shed (formerly the event, which lasted a week, was well on a few outside events and advertising publicised within the local area. others for the summer months. medium or large used as a gym) and a field let for grazing at £795.00 a rent of £5 6d pa. Notes from the time On 12 December 1975 the centre finally got suggested that the meeting rooms were an alcohol license. Previously, partly due to Nita Pearson BEM used by the local parish council, National the Booth family’s wish that it be kept alcohol Chairman Savings group, village cricket and football free, only teas, coffees and soft drinks were Friends of Thringstone committees, scouts, cubs and others, in available, and the provision of a license didn’t addition to which dances, flower shows, go down too well in some quarters. A lounge BURTONBURTON INDOOR INDOO MARKETR MARK •E TelT • •T 01283el • 01 547726283 547726 whist drives and large meetings were held area was created out of what had been the The Friends of Burton UponBu Trentrton U DE14pon T 1HArent D• [email protected] 1HA • [email protected] upstairs. The women’s room was used for grand billiard hall and the centre boasted meetings of the WI (something that Mary that it had nine local societies based there, Thringstone www. burtonpremiermobility.comwww.burtonpremiermobility.com the voice page 30 page 31 the voice The Curious Case of John Cotterill RENAISSANCE - Celebrating 10 years in business Renaissance boutique is celebrating Other services offered include dressing: Before we start, I must mention that Mr. Cotterill has been offered to relive his bizarre experience that occurred way serving satisfied and happy customers - young people for their prom nights Have you discovered back in 1962 on various TV shows. He refused all until now because of his successful career in politics and he didn’t want for 10 years. - ladies/gents for days at the races this story to tarnish his professional reputation. Now, being retired he decided it was time. Originally a dress agency on Hotel Street, - your beautiful babies on their christening Coalville’s best kept secret? Renaissance Boutique has a stunning selection of bridal before moving to their present location on - young people for their confirmation days John and two other friends decided upon a camping trip to the beautiful, yet stark, Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton in the summer of 1962. Belvoir Road, after many extensions, they now and bridesmaids gowns, mother of the bride outfits and - ladies/gents for their formal nights out. men’s formal suits for your special day. They travelled in a Ford Prefect and took a thermos flask of tea and a radio for entertainment. Around midnight, the radio began to experience offer five stunning rooms, catering for the interference and John asked one of friends to retune it. Simultaneously, on an isolated steep hill road close by, a set of lights appeared. John and his entire bridal party. Dawn and her staff wish to sincerely thank friends naturally thought it was a car but this idea soon became redundant because they would have seen the front and rear lights due to the gradient everyone for their loyal support over the past • Bridal room and what they witnessed was three swirling spheres of light. Perplexed, they decided to walk through the woods to investigate this anomaly but were ten years. • Bridesmaid room utterly shocked when the light sourced changed direction and began racing towards them at incredible speed. Shocked and frightened they ran back • Mother of the bride room We are operating an appointment system so to their camp, quickly throwing their belongings into the car and hurriedly drove off. • Men suit-hire room please book via our website. After maneuvering back onto a road, they were horrified to see they were being chased by three spheres around 3 feet in diameter and they were • Special occasion room www.renaissance-boutique.com closing fast. They quickly turned into a side road and turned off their lights hoping to hide from this unknown threat. After a few minutes, all seemed quiet, so John got out and went around the corner to see if it was clear. It was a fateful decision as the three balls of light were still hovering on the road and at his appearance, began following them again. He jumped back in the Ford and they floored it, heading towards Shrewsbury, accelerator pedal against the floor. The three horsemen of the apocalypse closed with ease to the utter dismay of the three men and it appeared to almost toy Everyone who makes a purchase during our with them before pulling alongside the car. Getting a closer look, they realised the balls of light were translucent and otherworldly. Suddenly the car tenth year in excess of £100 will be entered began to cut out and cruised to a stop. Everything went black and their tormentors had completely vanished. Unsettled, they headed for a telephone into a free prize draw to win £100 cash. box overlooking a church in Shrewsbury to call the authorities and they agreed to meet the Police at John’s house. After ending the call, their blood To be drawn on Christmas Eve. ran cold, noticing the time on the church clock read 6.30am. They looked at their own watches (which had all stopped) and the time read 12.15am. AMAZING PLACE! They had somehow lost around 6 hours of time! They limped back to John’s house, afraid and anxious, before informing his parents and the police They go above and beyond to help their customers! what had transpired. Both believed the three friend’s story and realised just how shaken they all were. Shortly after the police left, a black car arrived I have used this shop for suits for my wedding and more , and there was a knock at the door. A smart fellow informed them he was from the military and wanted to hear their story. John and his friends regaled I knew this shop had an amazing amount of choice but once I got in there, there was more than I could even imagine. their experience once again and they asked the man if it could be the Russians or the Chinese? He dismissed the idea and instead looked upwards. This was for my mother and nan getting their wedding He presented the lads with an official secrets document, meaning they could not talk of their experience to anyone. They refused to sign it and outfits and they were so helpful in assisting me and my somewhat frustrated, the suited man left. The incident had a major detrimental effect on the three men. One of them entered a mental institute and partner in getting our suits sorted for our wedding ..lovely tragically, another one later took his own life. So, what was this phenomenon? The truth is no one really knows for sure but it does have remarkably people, lovely shop. You can tell they are passionate about similar aspects to that of the ‘Foo Fighter’ reports of World War II, where plasma like lights were chasing aircraft and flying alongside them, whilst what they do and want to help you and get you what you are looking for. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND! avoiding radar. The reports were so common place, they were regularly reported in The New York Times and other media but there was never Hannah Dawson an explanation of what they were. Adam Tilbury Call 01530 836301 or email: [email protected] www.renaissance-boutique.com 12c Belvoir Road Coalville LE67 3PE

HAVING SLEEP PROBLEMS? Maybe you’re finding it hard to go to sleep? Waking in the night or early morning? Feeling tired and irritable? Most people experience some sleep problems during their lifetime. Some of the causes of sleeplessness • Exercise regularly during the day. If lifestyle changes don’t are quite easy to rectify by changing Things to avoid because they can help, your pharmacist can GRACE DIEU ROOFING your sleep habits and aspects of your disrupt sleep are: advise you on sleeping & building maintenance lifestyle, so here are some tips: aids which contain natural • Watching exciting television or using • Routine is important, so go to bed ingredients such as valerian • Slate and tiled roofs devices with bright screens, which or lavender and can provide • Flat roofing and wake up at the same time can make you more alert and awake every day, even if you’ve just had a short-term help. • Chimneys • Exercising within 4 hours of bedtime bad night Stress, anxiety and • Leadwork as you need to wind down • Relax at least 1 hour before bed in depression can often cause • Fascias, soffits and guttering • Eating a big meal late at night • Roof repairs whatever way works for you sleeplessness, and the covid 19 pandemic hasn’t helped. • Make sure your bedroom is dark • Drinking tea or coffee within 6 • Re-pointing If your difficulty continues and quiet and the temperature is hours of bedtime • General building maintenance for more than a few weeks right, as a warm bed in a cool room • Having a nap during the day as that it’s time to get help from works best will make your less sleepy at night Above all a good roof your GP, who will try to find • Make sure your mattress, pillows Call us today for a free no obligation • Smoking or drinking alcohol in the out what’s causing it so that and covers are comfortable evening. you get the right treatment. quote. Friendly and reliable service t: 01530 832661 m: 07515 272768 Sent by Drs Virmani and Bedi’s Practice Patient Participation Group e: [email protected] WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE • www.whitwickhealthcentre.co.uk

WHEN RESPONDING TO AN ADVERT, PLEASE MENTION YOU SAW IT IN ‘THE COMMUNITY VOICE’ the voice page 32 page 33 the voice THE NEW ‘BUSY BEE’ IN COALVILLE OR Community magazines serving local people living in Ibstock, Whitwick, Ashby and the surrounding areas Situated on 22, Belvoir Road, Coalville is a brand new indoor mini-market Mobility called Busy Bees which contains several interesting retailers. One of them is an exciting new company called Lily’s which specialises in Homeware, HEAR YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISED Gifts, Crafts and Cosmetics. ON RADIO TO OVER 85,000* PEOPLE Scooters The business was started by Deb in November 2020 Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, (in the midst of the pandemic) and was the fulfilment FOR ONLY £6.08 PER DAY** of a dream she had since her 20’s about running her rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs plus one-off production cost of £50 own business. With an eye for interior décor, Debs (offer available only to businesses advertising in the Community Voice magazine) has chosen many unique and bespoke items that will Part Exchange enhance any home so a visit to this shop is essential. So, if you are in the Hermitage FM broadcasts 24 hours per day – 7 days per week and Sales & Repair process of refurnishing a room and are looking for something special covers the whole of North West Leicestershire and beyond. For only please call in and discuss your requirements as Deb is sure to help. As an £185.00 per calendar month your advert can be heard five times per Cleaning & Valeting Avon agent Debs can also supply their wonderful range of cosmetics so day between 7.00am and 7.00pm and then aired throughout the night. you can treat your home and treat yourself at the same time. Servicing How does it work? Facebook: lilysgiftsandmore2014. Twitter: @Lilys18532359 Their advertising service includes production, use of voice-over 3 months warranty Also situated in the mini-market is Cards Galore who local shoppers artists and can include copyright-free music. will remember from the old market hall near the precinct. At this new All scooters They offer a range of packages designed to meet your specific Brand New address you will find a bigger range of quality greeting cards, gift wrap and supplied fully serviced requirements. Scooters accessories – all at amazing prices in a warm and friendly environment. Supplied • You can write the voice-over script yourself or they will write it for Batteries supplied & fitted free Whether you are looking for a trim or a re-style then you, they just need a summary of what product/service you would Luke at Zyon will be able to help you choose your like to advertise and any details you would like to get across. perfect style. Situated in the market Luke can be We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... • They then send off this script to professional voice-over artists. contacted on 07312695178 for appointments or We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! email: [email protected] • They then schedule in your advert and it goes live! Come and see us at our NEW PREMISES! For more details contact The Community Voice Why not call in and see what is on offer at this great new venue – Tel: 01530 267344 • Email: [email protected] 24, Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PN and for new budding entrepreneurs there are still two units available. * Based on average listenership of 32% in a service area of 280,000. MON/TUE/THU/FRI/SAT - 9am-3pm. (Closed Wed) For details phone Malc on 01530 234499. ** Cost based on £185.00 x 12 divided by 365. All prices subject to VAT. Or call 01530 234499.

Recover and reimagine ANSWERS You can now find The Voice online and on social media! Visit our website: The last year has been hard for all businesses and none more so than the heritage sector. This sector www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk relies on grant funding and volunteer labour. The former was hard to get and the latter, with volunteers What’s the WORD? Find us on Facebook: being in the older and more at risk groups, too risky to rely on. 1) The STONE Roses www.facebook.com/communityvoicemagazines This has seen the entire heritage sector struggle with next to no visitors and very little income. The Moira Furnace has seen this trend. Despite 2) Sharon STONE Or on Twitter: the want by the volunteers to return, they have been told to stay at home, stay safe, for long periods at a time. We have been able to welcome @commvoicemags them back now, over the last few months and we have been busy preparing for the new season and are very excited to put the past behind 3) A STONE us and rebuild. 4) STONE This year, National Museums Day in May had the tag line Discover something new... 5) STONEhenge PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE ‘Recover and Reimagine’, and this is exactly what we have been doing. We have redesigned the iron making The common word is ‘STONE’ DATES FOR OUR JULY 2021 ISSUE: section of our museum, giving it a new layout with some Deadline date for bookings is Tuesday 15th June new interpretation for visitors to explore. We have had a shuffle round in our social history galleries and are Boat Trips Furnace Lane, Museum of Iron Making Deadline for copy is Thursday 17th June working hard on a new exhibit on the former Crescent 15 min boat trips Moira, and Social History housing estate at the front of our site. This will be updated leaveing every 20 min DE12 6AT A small museum, a BIG story over several years. £3 Adult £2 Child £9 Family £2.50 Adult £1.50 Child £7 Family If you have an interesting local interest story and want to share it with us then please Opening Times send us 500 words by email with 2/3 accompanying print quality pictures and we will do We are also putting on outdoor theatre, craft fairs, food Museum and Shop: our best to publish it in the Community Voice. vendors and car rallies throughout the summer, hoping Takeaway refreshment 10am - 4pm to offer safe, outside events to bring people in to help us shop in museum Boat Trips: Simply submit your article and photos to us at: [email protected] Hot and cold drinks, Every 20 mins recover. from 10.20am Every care is taken to ensure that all information printed is accurate. However liability cannot be ice creams and snacks April - September accepted for any loss or damage due to any inaccuracies or omissions within this publication. Weekends and More information can be found on our School Holidays (exc Fri) All rights reserved. No advertisements or editorial within this publication may be reproduced website: www.moirafurnace.org without the permission of the publisher. This applies to printed or electronic reproduction. Moira Furnace and .moirafurnace.org @MoiraFurnace Country Park Printed and published by Community Voice, 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. To advertise please contact Steve Tilbury, Hannah Playle or Jayne Massey on 01530 267344. the voice page 34 page 35 the voice A village location, an extra room or bigger garden, has spending quality time at home got you dreaming of your next move?

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