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Whitwick • • Swannington • • Coleorton Moor

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I can that we pick up, but and Emma Bridals to ensure every requirement is met.” Brands • Watches some things I pick up aren’t nice - such as used nappies... We are well in stock include; True Bride, Emma Bridals, Veromia, Izabella, Ella • Silver & Silver Plate known in Thringstone and there are people on our route who look out Boo and Cameron Ross Men’s Formal Hire. Rainbow shoes and • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. for us to give Woodie treats. On average we pick up between 20 and handbags can be dyed to match any outfit. 30 bags a week in the village and surrounding lanes and woodland, so Dawn offers a FREE HAT OR FASCINATOR HIRE with matching handbag for every wedding FREE VALUATIONS EVERYDAY • OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE Woodie certainly gets a lot of exercise! We are usually out for 2 hours outfit chosen. A 10% reduction also applies when four or more Bridesmaid dresses are purchased. at a time. The Groom’s suit is FREE when 5 or more suits are hired. 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Ward: Thornborough (Elected 2019) I've lived in the area for my whole life having been born, gone to school, and am now proud to work and raise my family right here in Whitwick. I think our village is a great place to live with a bright future. It's

a place that I love; it's a wonderful place to raise my ACROSS DOWN What’s the WORD? 1. Fate (7) 1. Fiasco (7) daughter; and, it's a place which I very much hope future Solve the clues and spot the common theme or word... 5. Animal with two feet (5) 2. Meaning (5) generations will be proud to call home too. 1) A clothing brand with 46 stores across the UK, founded in 1976 by 8. Musical instrument (5) 3. Metallic element (4) Lucille and Richard Lewin. 9. Aerial (7) 4. Annually (6) 10. Professional cook (4) 5. Treachery (8) 2) The colloquial name for an 1871 painting entitled ‘Arrangement in 11. Delight (8) 6. Flightless bird (7) News from your Parish Council – October 2019 Grey and Black No.1’, featured in a ‘Mr Bean’ film. 13. Mass leaving (6) 7. Curtain (5) 3) A 1961 British crime film starring Hayley Mills, who was nominated for 15. Transparent gem (6) 12. On time (8) It’s been nearly two years the BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. 18. Entertainer (8) 14. See (7) GRIT AND 4) Advice on what to do, given to Pinocchio, by a singing cricket, 19. Cab (4) 16. Spear with three prongs (7) since the parish council was regarding times ‘When you get in trouble and you don’t know right 22. Planet nearest to the sun (7) 17. Attorney (6) DETERMINATION from wrong’. 23. Similar (5) 18. Ape (5) asked by residents to supply 5) Musical cockney rhyming slang for a Gentleman’s ‘Sunday best’. 24. Fishing basket (5) 20. Nimble (5) grit bins in some Whitwick 25. Ruminate (7) 21. Young whale (4) roads. Councillors have been determined to work their way patiently through Nature: Good for the Soul Warren Hills nature reserve on the outskirts of Whitwick is an enchanting the highway regulations. So site for anybody who loves wildlife. Vistas of Loughborough and Coalville to beat the winter rush, we are spectacular on clear days on this panoramic reserve which is at its best in the spring. are pleased to have had our As an avid birder I make regular visits to this delightful reserve. On April 19 this year I had one of those ‘red letter’ days in terms of bird species seen. I recorded 4 Ring Ouzels, numerous delivery of green bins. Phase Wheatears, and a female Redstart. The Ring Ouzels are regular in April; often referred to as the mountain Blackbird, Warren Hills is a stopover site before they resume their journey to the uplands one is to put two bins on of the country to breed. A few years ago I counted 15 Ring Ouzels scattered around the reserve. Ms Sue Colledge, Cllr Tony Barker and parish land to help some of A bird that is present all year at the reserve is the stunning Yellowhammer. I usually hear their Cllr Ray Woodward (some members distinctive song before I see them. A king of staccato machine gun call resonates, especially in you to grit steep roads when spring. Sadly, they are not as prevalent as they used to be, the Yellowhammer has been the of the Property Management and victim of modern farming methods. the snow arrives. Still a work One of the rarest birds I have seen at Warren Hills is the Great Grey Shrike. It was in the winter General Purposes Committee). of 2016 that I saw this ruthless predator. I am a big fan of Shrikes, you always have a chance to in progress. see them well as they perch prominently looking for victims to impale on thorns or barbed wire. Small birds such as Linnets and Redpolls are favourites for the Great Grey Shrike, reptiles are also COUNCIL MEETINGS COMING UP ARE very much on its menu. In all the political chaos we are enduring at the moment I find walking amongst nature therapy for 17 OCTOBER & 21 NOVEMBER the soul. Life just seems to take on a more prosaic realm out in the fresh air. HELD ON THURSDAYS AT 7.00PM AT PARK HALL, WHITWICK PARK, NORTH STREET, LE67 5HB Richard Carl Nielsen

the voice page 10 page 11 the voice WHITWICK CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB WHITWICK – A SAFE HAVEN 8 Silver Street Whitwick • Tel 01530836607 • www.conny.club • FACEBOOK @WhitwickConstitutionalClub Just over eighty years ago, a large number of children from arrived in Whitwick. They were evacuees. They knew nothing about Whitwick, what they would be doing in the village or when they would be going home. No doubt WHAT’S ON AT THE CONNY IN OCTOBER? they were anxious, fearful and already homesick. They were LIVE ACTS amongst the 75,000 children evacuated from Birmingham to Leicestershire. This month’s photograph, taken close to Saturday 5th October TRIBUTE NIGHTS! Whitwick, shows evacuees from English Martyrs School in CLAIRE MAC Birmingham who were billeted in the village. Friday 4th October STACEY GREEN In the first four days of September 1939, nearly three million people Saturday 12th October were transported from towns and cities in danger from enemy DEL CHRISTIE AS CHER/PINK bombers to places of safety in the countryside. It was the biggest No job mass movement of people in Britain’s history. Most were school Saturday 19th October Saturday 26th October children, who had been labelled like pieces of luggage, separated too small MARIE ANDY KAYNE from their parents and accompanied by their teachers. Those who 1940: Evacuee children from Birmingham who were billeted in Whitwick WHITTAKER AS BARRY WHITE arrived in Whitwick had come from five schools in Birmingham and Only £1 non-members • Free to members £6 non-members and £4 members were to continue their education at the two village schools. disposal but the Log states: “They have little or no equipment and Parents had been issued with a list detailing what their children should seating is lacking. I hope both will soon be at hand.” A similar number [email protected] bring with them. It included: gas mask in case; a change of clothes; a of evacuee children attended the National School in the Market peakhandymanwhitwick FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER BONFIRE NIGHT! warm coat and food rations. The departure from Birmingham seems Place; some of these had their lessons in rooms at the Conservative to have been well organised but the finding of hosts and homes for the Club in Silver Street. Thinking back to our own schooldays, readers 07592 431712 New members welcome • £5 annual membership children in Whitwick was more testing. One evacuee recalled later, “I can probably imagine what upsets and scuffles happened at playtime was evacuated from English Martyrs School together with three sisters as all the children had to adjust to the unprecedented situation. and a brother and recall waiting in the hall at Holy Cross, the last of By the end of the month, the anticipated bombing of Britain’s cities S the children to be chosen due to the fact that Mummy had told us to had not happened. Some parents came from Birmingham and took HAND SAFE FROM stick together. Finally Mrs Moore of the Constitutional Club in Silver their children home. Evacuation, however, continued and some BUILDING & JOINERY IN OUR HOME * Street took pity on us and took us four girls, while my brother Peter children settled so well in the village that they never returned to EXTENSIONS Y £ was whisked off forlornly to a billet in Cademan Street.” One wonders Birmingham. 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Read on to find out more… As before, each month there will be a word within the text. Just find the underlined, italic letters in capitals then re-arrange them to create this month’s word. Based at the clinic in Coalville, Lisa has 16 years experience, giving you For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, the best care and advice in all nail 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or and foot ailments including; home visits at a time to suit your needs Nails cut & filed Ruffle: a toy’s adventures Ingrowing toenails What we do: Hard skin removal Park and Ride! • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes Corns removed • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? Thickened nails Ruffle had been accidentally left on the • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation Infections/fungal soft toy stall at the Rummage sale. Jack • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of Verrucae had disappeared out of the main doors leaving Ruffle hidden amongst the other Pre-holiday foot care inc. nail paint Contact Sue Stanyard toys arranged on the stall. There were Lisa is fully qualified and insured with the SMAE Institute e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk at Maidenhead. A member of both The College & British lots of people walking around the hall, but Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 Association of Foot Health Professionals. MCFHP MAFHP. most passed by the toy stall. Then a boy CLLR TONY GILLARD about Jack’s age stopped at the toy stall CLLR TONY GILLARD Call Lisa on: 07956 816381 Tel: 01530 452930 • Mob: 07970 894257 Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. and began to sort through the toys. He Tel: 01530 452930 • Mob: 07970 894257 Registered in England 7891401. 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Ruffle sat patiently Many people are familiar with the NHS phone www.petstay.net • [email protected] on the bench next to the boy until the The toy Ruffle was carried proudly home helpline 111, which is free to use whenever snack had been eaten and the boy was 07825 325583 by his new owner. The boy had quite a you need it, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ready to continue playing. Leicestershire & Rutland Branch few other soft toys but he quickly decided Call 111 if you need help fast (but it’s not a 999 covering all LE postcodes that Ruffle was his favourite that week so After the roundabout the boy decided that emergency) and you are wondering whether to Ruffle went everywhere with the boy. On the large park slide was next! The boy go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service. one such journey they walked to the park pushed Ruffle into his pocket as he began It can also help you if you need health information Robert J Dutton with the boy’s father, the toy Ruffle held to climb the steps to the top of the slide. or reassurance about what to do next. Your local Plumbers, Heating and Drainage Engineers firmly in little hands. The park had lots of The boy concentrated as he climbed Now you can also access health advice via the Exciting play equipment and so was full higher and higher. Just as he reached the NHS 111 online website. By guiding you through of children enjoying the fresh air. Top of the steps, the boy’s father called a series of questions about your main symptom Boiler Service over to him that it was time to return home. from £60 Ruffle had a fine time! First he sat on a it can assess your condition and offer you some Taking great care, the boy settled himself inc. VAT swing and was gently pushed to and fro, advice. You will find out where to get help, and down to sit at the top of the slide ready the surroundings rocking gently to the you may also be contacted by a nurse if needed. to push off. He was concentrating so rhythm of the swing. Next he was placed much that he didn’t notice Ruffle hanging For less urgent health needs, contact your local securely In the middle of the roundabout loosely from his pocket; the climb had pharmacist or your GP surgery in the usual way. before the boy carefully pushed it round. made Ruffle wriggle! As the boy pushed And for immediate, life-threatening emergencies, The whole park began to spin past FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS himself forward, Ruffle squirmed free continue to call 999. Ruffle’s little black beaded eyes. 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Call us now 01530 260898 IBSTOCK TILE & BATHROOMS • 103 HIGH STREET • IBSTOCK the voice page 24 page 25 the voice Remembering Thringstone’s men of World War Two As time gets nearer to Remembrance Sunday, I thought that we Fred Grice’s great grandparents, Samuel Richards and Alice Hallam would dedicate this article to the 4 men connected to WW2 who are Bradley were also the grandparents of Douglas Arthur Richards, born LET SENCE ACCOUNTING remembered on a plaque in St Andrew’s Church, Thringstone. The 11 June 1915, another casualty of WW2 who is commemorated at St plaque was unveiled by Captain Bruce, who lived at the house that Andrew’s church. The 1939 register shows Douglas living with his was called The Meadows (not the present nursing home) in October parents, George Hallam Richards and Emma at 48 Main Street with 1948, and one of the men, Norman Mason, might initially seem to his wife, girl Gertrude Mary nee Kilby, known as Cis, whom ‘MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNTS’ have no connection with Thringstone at all. he married in 1939. At that time, Douglas was an assistant fireman at a colliery and his father was a coal miner. Douglas was an airman in the Norman Mason died after an illness on board his ship on 25 May 1945 Here at Sence Accounting, we offer a tailored 211 Squadron of the RAF. His squadron served in Sumatra and Java on aged 45. Born in Blythe, Northumberland on 21 September 1899 he bombing raids to Japan in 1942. The squadron had heavy losses, and service to suit your business needs. This may was one of 6 children of Robert Mason and Mary Jane Crate, also of they surrendered on 8 March 1942 to the Japanese. 340 personnel mean more help this year than next on book- Northumberland. His first service was on Victory 2 on 26 September from the squadron were immediately taken prisoner of whom 179 keeping, or quite the opposite. Whatever the 1917 and he served during WW1 until demobbed in 1919. He died in captivity. support level needed we can accommodate married Lilian Hatherick born 1901 in Blythe in Portsmouth in 1922. and grow with you Unfortunately, she died in 1935. At the time of his death, he was a Douglas died in a prisoner of war camp, probably Java, whilst on stoker first class, and his grave at Cowpen Cemetery, Blythe, marks active service, on 1 November 1944. In World War 2, the Japanese Growing clients who are having to adapt to digital this fact and his date of death aboard the HMS Brontosaurus. Norman Armed Forces captured nearly 140,000 Allied military personnel in accounting may need and want more frequent the Southeast Asia and Pacific areas. Prisoners were forced to engage didn’t live in Thringstone. His connection is through Lilian’s brother, accounts than just once a year, we can help with in the hard labour of constructing railways, roads, airfields, etc. to Tommy Hatherick, who lived in Thringstone at 72 Loughborough this too, producing accounts for your business as Road with the Elliott family from at least 1939. It seems he wished be used by the Japanese Armed Forces in the occupied areas. About often as you need. The finances will underpin the to have Norman’s name recorded in his local church. Tommy, who 36,000 were transported to the Japanese mainland to supplement the was born on 14 August 1915, himself had served in the war and in shortage of the work force, and compelled to work at the coal mines, success of a business and Anna understands this as June 1945 returned to Thringstone having been a prisoner of war mines, shipyards, munitions factories, etc. By the time the war was she and her team educate the clients within her for some considerable time in Italy. Tommy later left Thringstone, over, a total of more than 30,000 POWs had died from starvation, firm. diseases, and mistreatment. married Constance Haycraft, nee Foskett, widow of Percy Marcus ‘Our clients come on a journey with us, they may Haycraft, in Lincoln in 1976 and died in Lincoln on 12 February 2001. The final man commemorated in St Andrew’s who died in WW2 start off in a pickle not knowing which way to turn is Ronald Charles Concannon born on 25 June 1917. In 1939 Ron Frederick Grice was born in October 1914, and joined the lived at 47 Church Lane, Whitwick with his brother and family. He but as times goes by the water runs clearer and Leicestershire Regiment on 4 October 1933. Son of John and Hilda was a shoe hand in a boot and shoe factory, and one of 8 children they learn what it all means. It is then they start to Grice nee Jarvis, who lived at 3 Whitwick Moor (and had done since whose parents, Bernard and Bridget nee Welch, from Birmingham, really transform their businesses.’ at least 1939), Fred arrived home in October 1942 after having been had died quite young. Ron played football for the school team and away for over 7 years, during which his parents had moved! Fred’s If you’re struggling with your books and records, Holy Cross, was married in 1940 to Gerty Matchett and they moved was one of at least 7 children, the others being Albert, John Jnr. don’t know which way to turn, what it all means to Thringstone. He was killed in the Brussels area of Belgium on 10 Arthur, Ethel, Laurie and Hilda. Three of his brothers served in WW2, September 1944, and was a sergeant in the Green Howards, and was then give us a call. one of them, who joined up before the war being was a Sergeant buried in Brussels town cemetery. He was much respected locally Major in the Middle East at that time. Fred had formerly worked as and the telegram telling of his death suggested that he was leading a miner at New colliery and was in India when war broke out. his men into battle near to the Albert Canal in Belgium when they He was one of the first to go into action in Malaya and fought against came under heavy gunfire and he was wounded. He was rushed to the Japanese through the campaign. He never reached Singapore, but a Brussels hospital, but died from his injuries. The day the telegram went into action in the jungle, and with one other man volunteered arrived, his wife received a birthday card and pair of nylons from her to fight with bayonets to reach the shore. There they took possession now deceased husband. He had been befriended by a Belgian family of a native boat and a small supply of rice and coconuts and were at near to his camp and had asked them to post the card and gift so not sea for 10 days without extra provisions. They found an uninhabited to miss his wife’s birthday. After the war, his wife Gerty kept in touch island, rested there for a day, and eventually saw a ship 3-4 miles away with the family and went with their 4 year old son, David, to stay with Are you ready for and signalled by waving their shirts. The ship took them to safety and them so he could see his father’s grave. Whilst there she met and later they went to Ceylon. Unfortunately Fred was killed in action on later married Frank Van De Meale and stayed in Belgium. She had two 10 July 1944 in Calvados, Normandy. Newspaper records suggested more sons before once again becoming a widow. that he had been married for just 6 weeks to a London girl (possibly to Margaret Willis). His commanding officer said that he had killed Nita Pearson BEM Making Tax Digital 6 Germans before losing his life. He was buried at St. Manvieu War Chairman The Friends of Cemetery, Cheux, Calvados, France. Friends of Thringstone Thringstone

Woodstock in Whitwick Cheque Presentation Celebration COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Kashflow FreeAgent QuickBooks The Community Noticeboard is a FREE information site for local, ‘not-for-profit’ groups to appeal for volunteers or new members, to advertise forthcoming events or to share information. Email the details to [email protected] and we will do our best to include them here, subject to available space. (For more information about booking a small paid advert, please contact us on Tel: 01530 267344 or email your enquiry to the email address above). FRIDAY ART GROUP Friday art group meets each Friday 1-4pm at Thringstone Methodist Church Hall (at the rear). We are a friendly group looking for new Sence work with a variety of top online members, beginners or experienced are all welcome. 01530 447999 Please call in one Friday to see if we are the group for you or phone When responding to an advert, book-keeping softwares. 01530 832381 for more information. please mention you saw it in ‘The Community Voice’ Call us today to see how they can benefit you! [email protected] the voice page 26 page 27 the voice Spooky Nights at The Museum As the nights draw in and the darkness forces us inside, we come together to share Ask about our new stories. Everybody loves a good story, and everybody loves a good storyteller, that person who can recall a story with no books or script. Despite the simplistic nature of CHRISTMAS CLUB the telling, our minds fill in the blanks and it becomes a communal experience.

Never more so is this the case than at Halloween as everyone loves a good scary story. This Halloween why not try something different. Professional storyteller and author, Tom ‘the Tale Teller’ Phillips, comes to the historic, and very atmospheric Moira Furnace to tell spooky stories for grown-ups. The evening starts at 7.30pm on 31st October, with refreshments being served in the interval. Tickets are just £4 and booking in advance is advised. He will also have his books for sale on the night. This performance is being done for free with all proceeds from tickets and refreshments going straight to the charity.

For more information, see the events page at www.moirafurnace.org or find us on Facebook. RETRO CLASSIC BLUE RACER CAR PEDAL CAR “HARRY” PEDAL CAR Coalville celebrates two Prices start from £86.95 long-running success stories Friday 6th September saw a double celebration in Coalville highlighting two major projects that have helped to place the town firmly on the map. These two projects are Hermitage FM Community Radio Station and Community Coffee Lounge in Memorial Square and the Century Cinema based in the Century Theatre. MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN TELEPHONE • (01530) 260355 www.higgott.co.uk Jon and Jan Sketchley of Hermitage FM and Keith Pare, Century Theatre Cinema Manager celebrated 10 and 15 years respectively.

Two large cakes each representing a project and a glass of wine were served to all visitors which started the evening in style. This was followed by two films. The first one was about the building of a radio station in Coalville which can be viewed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLsiylMpqXo&t=27s. The second one was the blockbuster 'Red Joan' starring Judi Dench. PS 4384 Jayne DOLBY Neighbourhood Sgt: Bardon Hill NN45, Coalville Police Station, Broad Street, Leaders of both projects thanked all who attended and are looking Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3PU. Tel: 101. www.leics.police.uk forward to many more successful years in Coalville. Protect your motorcycle, moped or scooter from theft It takes a matter of seconds for a thief your bike frame and back wheel. Fitting an alarm can be a deterrent to • Garage and shed alarms as well as low to steal a moped, scooter or motorcycle, Cover thieves level dusk to dawn lighting will also especially if they are left either unsecured • Consider fitting a Thatcham-rated 1 or 2 enhance security. Fitting a ground anchor or with inadequate security. Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models. also provides extra security. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive alarm system with tracking, immobilisation, Lock, chain, cover to them. A cover also provides another time anti-grab and movement sensors can help • Motorcycle lockers are also available to protect and trace your vehicle. store your bike at home. Reduce your risk of becoming a victim by consuming obstacle for the thief. taking steps to layer your security. Unfortunately security measures can’t • A quality Thatcham approved, professionally No shed or garage? Park in the safest fitted alarm system will not only put place you can Lock guarantee your bike won’t be stolen but, by using multiple security measures, you can off thieves, but could also reduce your • Park it in an area near to your home where Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake make it harder and less attractive for thieves. insurance premiums. it’s well overlooked with good lighting. disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and Property mark the parts throttle controls. You could also use a D lock Remove the keys • A Park Mark approved car park has a higher Are you or your society, group or charity organising a Christmas event for the community? on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled Thieves are often opportunists and so they • Marking as much of your bike as possible level of security than other car parks. away. will look for bikes that are quick and easy to will make it more difficult for criminals to If you or your group, church, school, society or charity are busy organising a sell parts on, and therefore less attractive If your bike is stolen, never put yourself at Chain steal first. Christmas event, let The Community Voice be your voice in the community! to steal. It will also help police identify parts risk. Call police immediately on 999 if you Thieves often steal a bike by breaking the • Always use the steering lock and remove and return recovered stolen bikes. see it being stolen or report it online or call steering lock and wheeling it away. Use a the ignition keys, even if you are close by or 101 if you discover it has gone.’ We want to know about any local concerts, Christmas fairs, church and chapel services, away for a few minutes. It only takes a few • There are a range of bike marking providers chain lock through the back wheel (the front that you can use. performances, parades, village light-switch ons etc. Whatever it is, let us know so that we can wheel can be removed). Secure your bike, seconds for a thief so don’t make it easy ‘spread the word’ for you! with the lock taut to an immovable object for them. When at home the best place to keep HELP US TO REDUCE FURTHER CRIME such as a ground anchor or street furniture. • Never rely on just using your steering lock your motorcycle, moped or scooter is in Stolen scooters are increasingly being used Contact us by post at 57 High Street, Ibstock or telephone 01530 267344 or by email at This will stop thieves from cutting a lock to secure your bike as thieves can break your garage or shed to commit further crimes, such as phone [email protected] trailing on the ground using an angle grinder. the steering lock and simply wheel the bike • Fit a garage door defender or upgrade snatches. By protecting your scooter you If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through away. garage door locks. could help to reduce these other crimes.

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GET OUT AND TRAIN: CHARLES BOOTH Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, The first session is free, so ‘try before you buy’; with weekly pricing as CENTRE, rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs follows : PRO RUNNING AND THRINGSTONE • 1 session...... £4 MOUNTAIN BIKE LE67 8NR GUIDE Part Exchange • 2 sessions...... £7 HAVE YOU THOUGHT • 3 sessions...... £9 BOOTCAMP AND MON/WEDS - 2100 Sales & Repair • 4 sessions...... £10 TUES/THURS - 0600 OF BECOMING A CARER? CIRCUIT TRAINING Cleaning & Valeting Clients buying 4 sessions a week in advance, will also get FREE ‘Phys Friday’. CLIMBING, HIKING INDOOR/OUTDOOR Shepshed Carers have proudly provided high quality domiciliary care for Servicing The classes are limited to 15 people per session, and each session AND KLETTERSTEIG CIRCUITS adults in our local community and surrounding areas for over 20 year. includes a 10 minute warm up and demo, with the main lesson being 40 BOOTCAMPS We are looking for dedicated caring people to join us at our highly 3 months warranty minutes, ending with a 10 minute cool down and flexibility period. All REGISTERED TRAIL RUNNING respected care cooperative in the Whitwick and Thringstone areas. activities are covered by insurance and each session is fully risk assessed. EXERCISE To help look after elderly, frail and disabled adults so that they can keep All scooters PROFESSIONAL 1 SESSION £4 their independence and remain in their own homes. supplied fully serviced Brand New The instructor, Gareth, left the regular army in April 2016 after 15 years. (REPS) LEVEL 3 Scooters Starting his career as a Combat Medic, he was deployed to Iraq in both 2 SESSIONS £7 Work ranges from full personal care, preparing food, to shopping and Supplied cleaning. Batteries supplied & fitted free 2003 and 2005, in addition to Canada, Kenya, Germany and Cyprus with ROCK CLIMBING 3 SESSIONS £9 the United Nations in 2017. INSTRUCTOR (SPA) 4 SESSIONS £10 We can offer you: Gareth is accredited as a Registered Exercise Professional Level 3 (REPs) • Attractive and competitive rates of pay, including travel minutes and miles We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... and has over 16 years experience as a PT. During his time in the military KLETTERSTEIG • Flexible shift patterns We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! he Bobsleighed for the Army Medical services and represented his Corps LEADER PHONE GARETH ON • Full training at running, mountain biking, road cycling, hockey, rugby, football, squash 07494 161368 Come and see us at our NEW PREMISES! MOUNTAIN LEADER Please note own transport is required. For an informal chat please ring: and Nordic ski racing. He is qualified as a mountain bike leader, mountain EMAIL GARETH AT 24, Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PN leader, Klettersteig leader, climbing instructor, canoe and kayak instructor MBCUK TRAIL [email protected] SHEPSHED CARERS on 01509 505243 MON/TUE/THU/FRI/SAT - 9am-3pm. (Closed Wed) and holds other qualifications in cross country skiing, alpine skiing, caving, LEADER WWW.GOATPRO.CO.UK or email [email protected] Or call 01530 234499. winter mountaineering, ice climbing and paragliding. Now an Obstacle Course Supervisor Instructor, Gareth freelances for a number of endurance event companies, delivering trail races, obstacle course racing, ultra marathons and overseas adventures. Harvest Fun Day 2019 ANSWERS You can now find The Voice online and on social media! 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