Whitwick Community Voice March 2019
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Now reaching 6,000 MARCH 2019 homes and businesses Issue 30 Whitwick • Thringstone • Swannington • Coleorton • Coleorton Moor Do you know this local landmark? See page 3 for details and how to win a prize! Pumpkin - the skateboarding bulldog Win a bouquet for Mother’s Day! Go Ukele Crazy for St Patrick’s Day! The history of Whitwick farms Plus all our regular features & lots more! TELEVISION • HOME AUDIO • KITCHEN APPLIANCES • FIRES • COOKERS • LIGHTING Halls of Ibstock Ltd. 10-16 High St, Ibstock LE67 6LG Email: [email protected] 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 the Whitwick, Thringstone, SILVAN ENTERPRISES LTD M ETR O P OLIT A N James Hayles HND. RRM Swannington and Coleorton Community Voice! Fully insured and NPTC qualified Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist Front Cover Quiz... ‘Spot the Local Landmark’ & Ground Maintenance How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £120 Large Load Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: [email protected] 01530 610507 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Email: [email protected] The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck! Front cover photograph by Nick Linnett Photography • www.nicklinnettphotography.co.uk LOOK OUT FOR WHITTIE! Whittie ‘spotters’ were busy again G ABRIELLE Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind the advert for local Many of our readers were able to correctly identify FABC O INTERIO RS i s p r oud t o be w o rking in partn ership with famous British manufactur ers tree surgeon, ‘Martin Page’ on last month’s mystery landmark as the 18th century page 19. The first correct answer s u ch as Dur esta, D a vid Hun t Ligh t ing a nd A m t i c o t o showcase some o f their best British ‘round house’ or village lock-up at Breedon-on-the- drawn out of the ‘Community Designs and cra ftsm a n s hip . Ele g a n t l y S t ylis h D u r esta furnitur e is made b y a w a r d winning Hill. The tiny, one-room building is all about security. Voice hat’ was sent in by Roisin Spence, who will receive a u p h olst e r ers u s ing q u a lit y m a t eri a l s wit h passion f o r a quality nish. Our l a t est D a vid There is a stout door, no windows, and, because £10 GIFT VOUCHER! Hun t L igh ting c ollection i s h a ndma d e t o o r d e r in the C o t s w olds which will enhanc e the tiles or shingles might be removed from inside by an inmate eager to climb out, a solid stone roof. The But where is he this month? If you spot him, send a m bienc e y o u r home . M a n y speci a list nis h es a r e a v ailable t o c r e a t e beautiful ligh ting with us your details, and which advert he is hiding adjoining wall is part of a secure enclosure or pound, behind, using the contact details listed below y o u i n m ind. To c omp l e t e t h e look , our A m t i c o c ollections o e r unriv alled ooring solutions f o r y our where stray animals could be kept until claimed by ▼ home w ith g r e a t c hoic e , o ering practi calit y a nd d urability, with eleganc e and charact e r. Fabc o I n t eriors their owners. o ers y ou e v ery t hing f o r y our home , so y ou can add style, e xpr ession and individuality with ease! This month’s prize has been won by Barry Upton and CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE our picture shows the prize draw being performed Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH 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 . by Ibstock Palace Community Centre administrator, Tel: 01530 267344 Mark Burns (see The Palace events diary on page 13). Email: [email protected] S T OCK CL EARANCE E X -DISPLA Y DUR EST A S O F A S AND CH A IRS A V A ILABLE NO W WHILE S T OCKS L A S T , www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark! Home Care Services Covering Coalville, Thringstone, Whitwick, Ibstock, Markfield, Ellistown, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Shepshed, Diseworth, Kegworth, Castle Donington, Loughborough and surrounding areas. 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Telephone • 01530 560 960 • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk 3. If you have trickier areas to navigate around your home, are they well lit? Here are some of the ways in which you can stay steady and confident… “Within just a few Keep fit • We don’t mean running the next marathon, but muscle strength is important to help with balance and coordination. Exercises such as yoga and pilates can help (look out for local classes, or head over to YouTube for a free video!). Also consider a light walk or swim. hours my stairlift Stay healthy on the inside too • Eating foods which are rich in calcium and vitamin D help to keep you strong and healthy. Top calcium rich foods include, milk, cheese, sardines and salmon. was installed. Get that check up • Make sure that both your eyes and ears are in tip top condition as both can hinder your mobility and cause accidents. I was given easy Look out for free eye tests and optical vouchers. 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