Now reaching 8,000 DECEMBER 2018 homes and businesses Issue 41

Ibstock • Market Bosworth • • Heather • Swepstone • • Bagworth • Nailstone • Ravenstone • • • Donington-Le-Heath

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

. Puma’s tribute to LCFC’s helicopter crash victims Christmas Past in Panto Time at The Palace Merry Ibstock remembers Christmas Plus all our regular features & lots more! to all our readers

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Great Prices • Expert Knowledge • Super Service • Professional Installation Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Community Voice.... delivering more than a magazine! WELCOME... FABCO INTERIORS to the latest edition of Community Voice! SILVAN ENTERPRISES LTD flooring | beds | furniture | lighting | home furnishings James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified DON’T DILLY DALLY STORE CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS 13 DECEMBER! Front Cover Quiz: Spot The Local Landmark... Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured & Ground Maintenance on this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. New Display your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £120 Large Load [email protected] 01530 610507 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Now in store Email: [email protected] The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck! WHERE’S IBBIE? Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind

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Ibsto ck • E llistow Batt n • He ram • athe Raven r • Sw stone epsto Many of you correctly identified • Hu ne • gg Ne lescot wton e • Ba Burgo gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snares eath the advert for ‘‘Marsdens Kitchens’, tone our mystery local landmark as the on page 21. The first correct answer memorial commissioned during the drawn out of the ‘Community Voice Centenary of WW1 to commemorate hat’ was sent in by Dee Langford of those from Ellistown who died in the Ibstock, who will receive a conflict. The memorial, which was £10 GIFT VOUCHER! officially unveiled on 30th November But where is he this month? If you spot him, 2014, is located at the corner of send us your details, and which advert he is hiding Whitehill Road and Beveridge Lane. behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ This month’s prize has been won by Ian Borland and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by a CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE very special visitor to the Community Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH Voice! Tel: 01530 267344 Email: [email protected] Let’s see how well you do with our www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk next landmark!

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the voice page 2 page 3 the voice NEW Stairlift assessment centre in now open Candor Stairlifts are delighted to announce that appointments can now be made at our refurbished stairlift assessment centre. The centre features a wide range of stairlifts and other mobility products A Merry Christmas from including fireside and rise and recliner chairs which can all be put to the test by visitors. Located on the Scotlands Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Coalville, the centre has parking and wheelchair access and welcomes visitors by appointment during the week and appointments can also be accommodated over the weekends.

FREE stairlift assessment You can book your stairlift assessment at the centre which will be carried out by company Managing Director Alan Ferguson who has been in the business for a “My stairlift from considerable period of time. Alan brings with him a wealth of experience and product knowledge and will confidently find the best solution for you. Candor Stairlifts can also carry out a stairlift assessment in the comfort of you own Candor Stairlifts home, and as an independent company which is not tied to any specific manufacturer, great flexibility is offered across a wide range of options to suit individual client requirements, even in the most challenging of complex situations within a home. was affordable and Along with our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a range of associated products to help with varying disabilities, such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track reliable - it’s hoists, rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and more and more is being added to the assessment centre regularly. changed my life”

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the voice page 4 page 5 the voice Ibstock Utd Junior Football Club U9’s Puma’s tribute to LCFC’s helicopter crash victims Last month, thousands of people took part in a march Exclusive pre-show through Leicester to remember those who tragically died in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in October. Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed, along with two members of staff, Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai home offer and the pilot, Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz in the crash after the match against West Ham, on October 27th. Stanton Meadows, Stanton Under Bardon, Leicestershire. The walk started from Jubilee Square and proceeded to the football ground ahead of Leicester’s match against Burnley. This was their first home game since the crash. LIMITED William Sparrow, from Hugglescote, took part in the walk, with his TIME ONLY Dad, Pete, an assistant coach for Ibstock JFC U9 Pumas. William, who plays for the under 9’s Ibstock junior football team said, “The walk was happy and sad at the same time, but I am glad that I was able to be there, to celebrate the memory of the Chairman Vichai. I felt very proud to put the scarf (signed by the Ibstock under 9’s) and the foxes heads (made by Sam Loonam, one of Will’s team mates and his mum, Donna Loonam) in the memorial area on behalf of my team mates. Inside the stadium, the 2 minutes silence for Remembrance Day and the helicopter crash victims was emotional.” Ibstock Utd JFC Under 9 Pumas would like to thank their sponsors for all their support. It is very much appreciated by all involved with the team. Sponsors: The George & Dragon, , Watling JCB, Ibstock Brick, The Valetman, Stanton Trading Ltd, Jim Davda.

The Bryce, Hawksbury Place Reserve today and receive Reserve your dream home a free appliance package Appliance package includes a brand new free standing fridge freezer and washing at Stanton Meadows machine. Only if you reserve a new home at Stanton Meadows before our new with a tantalising offer ahead of Drayton showhome launch show home opens. Visit us at SP Sales & Lettings, 7 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PD. Quick-off-the-mark buyers in Leicestershire Upstairs, the landing leads to three good-sized the run-up to the launch of the Drayton have a fantastic opportunity to reserve a home bedrooms, one of which benefits from its own en- showhome at Stanton Meadows. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. at Westleigh’s in-demand Stanton Meadows suite shower room, and a stylish family bathroom. “This offer will provide homebuyers with two development ahead of the showhome’s launch The Help to Buy scheme is available at Stanton essential appliances for their new home at the early next year. Meadows, enabling first-time buyers and those development and is simply not to be missed by The collection of three and four-bedroom homes with a property to sell to make a move to a brand anyone hoping to make a move here. Offer also includes: at the heart of the village of Stanton-under- new home with an equity loan of up to 20% of the “Therefore, I would urge house-hunters to get in Bardon has generated plenty of interest among touch with us without delay, or face being prospective purchasers since opening in October. Fitted £300 paid Turf disappointed!” Flooring towards to rear And now, people could find themselves making a * move to Stanton Meadows for even less than There is currently a stunning selection of three throughout solicitors fees garden they might have thought possible, thanks to a and four-bedroom homes to reserve at Stanton fabulous appliance package. Meadows, with prices starting from £214,950 and £305,950 respectively. Anyone who reserves a home at the development before the launch of the Drayton showhome in To find out more about how you could make a early 2019 will be treated to the exclusive offer of move to Stanton Meadows ahead of the 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £214,950 a free-standing fridge-freezer and washing showhome launch, pay a visit SP Sales & elp machine included. Lettings in Coalville, which is open Tuesday to to Buy Saturday from 10am to 5pm, call 0333 240 0581, Boasting a specially-designed, Scandi-inspired Contact us today on 0333 240 0581 full price of the property with the Government or visit www.westleigh.co.uk/stanton-meadows. interior décor that’s perfectly suited to modern with just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage. The family living, the three-bedroom Drayton showhome Further information on Westleigh’s developments equity loan is interest free for the first five years. boasts a light and airy living room, a dual-aspect across Leicestershire and beyond is available at kitchen/diner with double doors leading to the Lisa Morris, New Homes Manager for Westleigh, www.westleigh.co.uk, as well as on Facebook private rear garden, a handy utility room, and a said: “We’re really excited to be offering this @westleighpartnerships and Instagram guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway. fantastic package to prospective purchasers in @WestleighHomes. westleigh.co.uk *Terms and conditions apply. For more information contact our sales team on 0333 240 0581. the voice page 6 page 7 the voice 372926_WH_StantonMeadowsAd_CommVoice_FP_ad_DEC18_v3.indd 1 22/11/2018 11:44 Making Tax Digital (MTD) - CHARITY CHAMPIONS this is not going away! Let us help you prepare for the coming changes Pall-Ex team tackles Big Bag Challenge to support local charity Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the core of HMRC’s plan to become one Pall-Ex staff proved they are charity champions after taking on Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland’s Big Bag of the most digitally advanced tax administration in the world. Paper Challenge to donate £600 worth of goods to its winter campaign. accounting will be completely superseded as this legislation comes in KEEP CALM to force in the following stages; Workers at the logistic giant’s head office “I have to say a huge thanks to Pall-Ex for To find out more about Age UK Leicester AND • April 2019 Businesses and individuals who are VAT registered will be in Ellistown, Leicestershire, donated 30 helping with Age UK Leicester Shire & Shire & Rutland and the work they do, click required to set up a digital tax account and file returns online for VAT bags full of items, including clothing, shoes, Rutland’s Big Bag Challenge campaign. With here. purposes. DVDs, books and more. Pall-Ex’s help we are aiming to collect an KEEP CHRISTMAS • April 2020 Businesses with turnover less than £85,000 (all those who additional 500 charity bags from across the Pall-Ex Group was formed by renowned are self-employed) will be required to report income and expenses. Every item donated will be used to replenish county. This kind of support really does entrepreneur Hilary Devey CBE in 1996 • After April 2020 MTD will become compulsory for anyone who files stock in Age UK shops across the region. make a difference because every penny and is an award-winning network of quality LOCAL a tax return, including limited companies. With the average Big Bag donation being raised locally is spent locally.” hauliers, which collaborate to deliver leading In preparation for these changes businesses will need to start managing worth £20, the team has collectively raised palletised freight distribution services Have you got Christmas all wrapped up yet? If not, there their accounts and finances on-line and move records to cloud-based Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is a technology. Over the past 5 years, Sence have been working with a £600 to support the charity’s services, throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. is still time to find that perfect gift or great venue for your local charity that promotes the well-being number of cloud-based solutions. We are taking a proactive approach which provide older people with advice and With its headquarters and central UK hub festivities in the local area. Take the strain out of your of older people by helping to make later to provide comprehensive information and guidance, ensuring that our support, from tackling loneliness to helping located right at the heart of the Midlands, Christmas preparations by ‘keeping it local’. clients are fully aware of, and prepared for, the coming changes. life fulfilling and enjoyable. It is committed to improve later life health care. Pall-Ex has grown phenomenally since its If you need to take action and don’t know where to start, give us to maintaining the dignity, privacy and inception in 1996. Why queue and pay to park, when there are local outlets offering a call on 01530 267320 to arrange a coffee and a chat. Pall-Ex’s Marketing Manager, Abby Langley, independence of older people by providing top quality goods and services and local restaurants ready to knows the importance of engaging with a range of relevant services which meet the For more information on Pall-Ex, visit: serve up delicious Christmas fayre? www.senceaccounting.co.uk [email protected] local charities, she says: “At Pall-Ex, we needs and wishes of local people. www.pallex.co.uk. 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Garage V Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, BED AND BREAKFAST VVV Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW THE COURTYARD • 120 HIGH STREET For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk VV VVV Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] IBSTOCK LE67 6LJ • Tel: 01530 261610 VVVV email: [email protected] VVVVV Ruffle’s Walks – Decorating Airedales! VV VICING AR SER S O.T • C BSORBER Samantha and Ben were sitting in the • M. OCK A ONING & SH ONDITI carriage of the green train as it stood at • BRAKES • AIR C the station of the little heritage railway. AUSTS AR EXH EPAIRS CING There were no trains running that day • C CAR R BALAN IES • WHEEL as during the winter the Timetable was • BATTER T & ALIGNMEN reduced and fewer trains ran. Ruffle • WHEEL was sitting on the seat alongside Ben. RES VV • CAR TY VVVV For all your Building and He was bored as there was no sign of VVVV bacon or biscuits! He yawned. VV Our opening times are: VVV Brookside Landscaping requirements V Garage Large Monday 9.00 am till 5.30pm ‘It’s no use yawning Ruffle! We’ve got VVV V D Tuesday 9.00 am till 5.30pm A G RO including to think of an idea for decorations for Units 5&6 Brookside SPRIN selection of Wednesday Closed Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild this year’s Christmas Tree Festival In Industrial Estate Thursday 9.00 am till 5.30pm the village. There’s no food until we’ve IBSTOCK LE67 6LR PRETORIA ROAD carpets at Friday 9.00 am till 5.30pm Roofing• Patios • Driveways Saturday 8.30 am till 3.00pm decided what we’re going to do. And Sunday Closed CITB Qualified Tradesman our new that goes for you Ben! Come on – Closed every Bank Holiday and between think!’ Phone for a competitive quote premises. 1-2pm for lunch on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Ben reached into the box of silver baubles left over from the previous 01530 261498 www.chrystecarpets.co.uk year. Ruffle sat up and watched as Ben held it up by a piece of thread and started to spin it round. They both on our ‘railway’ tree at the Festival, but seemed mesmerised by the sparkling the baubles will have been decorated reflections As the winter sun caught by all of our passengers who have the bauble. enjoyed travelling on the train!’ ‘Stop!’ shouted Samantha, almost And that’s what they did! All the making Ben drop the baublE. ‘Do that passengers who travelled on the little again, slowly this time.’ Call Simon on 07789 195251 railway for the next couple of weeks GoLearn! Ben made the bauble spin slowly until the eve of the Tree Festival enjoyed Leicestershire Adult Learning Service FREE* or 01530 262982 round, looking first at the bauble then decorating a Selection of baubles with Email: [email protected] at Samantha’s face that was changing Ruffle-themed decorations. Ruffle even Skills for into a Large grin. helped, though he seemed to get more Jobs Find us on Facebook: courses 100s of courses Brooks Construction ‘That’s it! When you started to spin glitter on his nose than on the baubles! 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather in a wide range of the bauble round it caught Ruffle’s The day of the Tree Festival arrived and reflection in it and projected an image Eric took Ruffle along with Samantha subjects available of Ruffle onto the bauble! That’s what and Ben to the Village hall to see the day and evening IBSTOCK BUSINESS we’ll do – everyone who travels on the finished tree. To their surprise and train between now and the Christmas delight the Railway Tree with the Ruffle countywide Tree Festival can decorate a bauble baubles had won first prize! NETWORKING with a Ruffle theme: a small picture FREE* English of an Airedale, or just a head or even Merry Christmas everyone! NEXT MEETINGS: paw prints. Then we can hang them Woof! From Ruffle. and Maths courses for adults Tuesday 8th Jan 2019 Find out about our exciting, affordable Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 8 letters. The answer Tuesday 5th Feb 2019 is on page 31. courses starting from autumn 2018 *Terms and conditions apply The Palace 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book adventures Learn for confidence, health, wellbeing or work… are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only £3.50 each 9.15 – 11.30am incl. p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent ALL BUSINESSES WELCOME readers up to the age of approx. 10 years - enjoyed by parents ® Call 0116 305 3829 or FREEphone 0800 988 0308 £6.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your and grandparents! Each book can be individually signed – unique leicestershire.gov.uk/GoLearn /LeicsGoLearn business card to enter into a prize draw. To register personalised gifts especially for Christmas or birthdays to encourage your interest please call us on 01530 267300 or email: [email protected] a love of reading and imagination! Fee reductions available • Easy payment options • FREE information and advice on learning and work the voice page 10 page 11 the voice Chairman’sIBSTOCK Letter – December 2018 PARISH COUNCIL

Merry Christmas! boards throughout the village, and continue with the other village services that we currently pay On behalf of the Parish Council, may I take this for/look after ie allotments, cemetery, hanging opportunity of thanking Parishioners for their baskets, open spaces, litter bins, support during 2018, and wish you all a happy

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that we can explore, no matter how large or I S BRAZIER® TRADITIONAL As 2018 draws to a close, The Council are C small, even probable solutions to problems that T SMOKELESS HOUSE COAL O N already looking forward to next year as we are FUEL we encounter around the Parish. C U £7.99 asked to set our Precept Budget for 2019 and K O £10.99 As I have highlighted in previous notes, the role C highlight the Projects that we would like to bring PA R I S H to the Community. Due to the economic climate of a Parish Councillor is neither easy or dull, effecting us all, Councillors unanimously agreed it is a Challenge that sometimes becomes a IBSTOCK PARISH that we would not increase our precept for 2019, little frustrating but ultimately, we are here to COUNCIL therefore the Parish Council element of your represent the community and we do strive to council tax, will remain the same. The projects deliver a service that both promotes the village The next meetings of your that we are looking at: and benefits the people within it. Parish Council will be held on Controversy will always rear its head, and over The refurbishment of the Old Skate Park site on Wednesday 5th Dec 2018 the past 12 months we have had our fair share Melbourne Road into an Educational space for of that, however I believe that we have attempted and Wednesday 2nd Jan 2019 Youngsters, The Cenotaph (War Memorial), the to resolve many of these issues by meeting with ® ® Refurbishment of the Old Chapel at the Cemetery, commencing at 7.00pm at HOMEFIRE KINDLING HOMEFIRE the People affected. Ongoing discussions are PREMIUM PARAFFIN NETS HARDWOOD LOGS to make this usable once again for services etc, IBSTOCK SCOUT HUT still being had with various bodies regarding CCTV for the Welfare site, extending our Christmas Development, Traffic and Parking Issues, which I Melbourne Road, Ibstock lights display, and following a public consultation am sure have affected most of us at some time until further notice. early in 2019 to provide a usable facility at the MOMBASA & NAIROBI or other. All members of the public welcome. A cool toned selection of light & dark grey Welfare in line with people’s views. We will also MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN aim to paint the play areas, replace damaged Until 2019 have a great Festive Season! www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock marble effect tiles, enhance your interior TEL (01530) 260355 • FAX (01530) 262307 design possibilities. equipment where necessary, paint the public Stuart Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 www.higgott.co.uk toilets on High street, add to our village notice Chairman (2018-2019) COME & SEE OUR NEW KATS ANTIQUE VINTAGE Trading3 Years Here As Seen TILE SHOWROOM On TV & COLLECTABLES CENTRE 100’s of floor and wall tiles to choose from, ceramic 1500 sq ft over 2 floors of antique, vintage and and porcelain, special kitchen tile displays... all at collectables including quality gold and silver jewellery very competitive prices. 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Huge choice of styles, sizes, colours & fabrics ALSO WANTED to suit your home • All Gold & Silver Jewellery Including Scrap & Broken Items CHRISTMAS CHAIRS DINING FURNITURE ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE BEDS • We pay more the highest prices in the area. • Costume Jewellery LEATHER & FABRIC SUITES Environmentally Friendly OFFER 15% OFF Stockists of Rauch, the specialist manufacturer of • All Coins chalk and mineral paint. It is Zero VOC & Solvent Free THROUGHOUT DECEMBER WITH THIS ADVERT space efficient bedroom storage at affordable prices. • Militaria & Medals with no odour. • Stamps We can also paint your own tired Welcome to Ibstock Tile & Bathroom Ltd. BEDROOM FURNITURE • Watches furniture. Please ask for more details. OPENN TES • Silver & Silver Plate LA family run business, ran by Sadie and ELECTRIC LIFT & RISE CHAIRS • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. Mark, take advantage of the free car park Monday 9am-4pm Tuesday 9am-4pm facing the showroom. 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Christmas is, of course, deeply rooted in tradition, with many people favouring a particular BRAIN TO THE TEST? way of spending the day. I wondered what people in Ibstock had done on past Christmas days, and the answer was less predictable than you might think. Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. Football fans of today love Christmas edition. Now, smoking has been banned comply with the Public Libraries Act, 1892. because of the glut of matches over the from public indoor venues, but it used to Leicester Chronicle (21st December, 1895) (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!) festive period, with Boxing Day being a be considered very much as a refined and briefly summarises what appears to have routine match day out. Rugby Advertiser social activity. So back in the late nineteenth been quite a divisive meeting of “about of December 28th, 1951, carries a report century, this “party of men, all over 65 years thirty electors”. “Mr T. Hextall, J.P., asked about a match Ibstock Penistone Rovers of age” were the lucky invitees who enjoyed whether the meeting was really a necessity,” played – actually on Christmas morning an “excellent meat tea… after which all who and the “Clerk replied that although the act itself! This was for an away match at Rugby enjoyed a smoke were provided with pipes had been adopted, it was doubtful whether Town, against their Reserves team. Our and tobacco. Several ladies and gentlemen money could be raised by the Parish Council Rovers did their best and managed two waited upon the party, and afterwards without the sanction of the precise amount.” goals, but sadly went down 5-2, with all of united to amuse them with music, singing, Despite his previous reticence, “Mr Hextall Rugby Town Reserves’ scored by one man: recitations, etc. Before breaking up all then moved that at a rate of three farthings Dennis Fretwell. If you’re wondering if you present joined in singing the Christmas in the £, to raise £36, be sanctioned.” have any footballers in your family history, carol “While shepherds watched their Although his proposal was seconded by Mr this is how Ibstock Penistone Rovers lined up flocks by night… and the National Anthem.” S. Bridgett, “Mr D. Ringrose moved, and ACROSS DOWN that day in 1951: A. Thorne, J. Thompson, Curiously, this party of a Christmas flavour Mr T. Newbold seconded, that no rate be 1. Afternoon nap in Spain (6) 1. Save from destruction (7) H. Whitehead, B. Shepherd, R. Brooks, A. took place not in December, but on Tuesday, levied.” The Chronicle notes that “Mr W. 4. Wide street (6) 2. Bird of prey (5) Bancroft, F. Woodward, D. Remington, D. 5th January! Eggington expressed surprise that a member 9. Coherent (7) 3. Haptic (7) Clay, B. Wood, P. Wood. Ibstock’s goals of the Parish Council should oppose the THE ODD ONE OUT! 10. Speak (5) 5. Strongroom (5) Going to a meeting to debate raising funds Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”? were scored by F. Woodward and P. Wood. motion. Ibstock was behind the times, and it 11. Playing card (3) 6. Observed (7) for public expenditure hardly sounds None of the away team’s first names were seemed to be the policy of some people to A) The ancient Roman god of love. 12. Exactly the same (9) 7. Join up (5) seasonable for Christmas week. Nor was given in Rugby Advertiser. keep it behind.” The article states that the 13. Not as strict (6) 8. Hints (5) the subject matter of the local parish council B) A cosmic snowball of frozen gas, rocks and dust. “amendment was carried by fifteen to nine”. 15. Armed thief (6) 14. Resolved (7) Slightly further back in time, Ibstock meeting very Christmassy – or itself subject 19. Set up or found (9) 16. Sports contestant (7) Whilst it is clear from this Christmas-time C) The first name of the great, Russian born, male ballet dancer, “schoolroom” was the venue for a “Treat to very much goodwill. Yet on Thursday, 21. Australian flightless bird (3) 17. Booming noise (7) meeting that not everyone responsible for who was the director of the Paris Opera Ballet from 1983 to Old Men”, as the weekly Saturday 19th December 1895, the parish council met 22. Stories (5) 18. More judicious (5) serving the public was in favour of the radical until 1989. publication Leicester Chronicle described it in Ibstock’s National Schoolroom to discuss 23. Chosen by vote (7) 19. Additional (5) new free book-lending scheme, the Ibstock during a short article in the January 9th, 1892 raising money towards the local efforts to D) A female fox. 24. Fervid (6) 20. Large shaggy bovid (5) community did eventually get their library. 25. Basement (6) 21. Exalt (5) By Radcliff Alistair Gregory, author of Bygone Magic and Witchcraft of Leicestershire and Rutland, published by Reprint. Can be ordered via https://www.reprintuk.com/books/magicwitchcraft, telephone 01509 01509 267450, email [email protected], and eBay. VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD NEEDED FOR Get your community group noticed on our FREE Community Noticeboard Ibstock Community Library The library will be opening spring 2019 The Community Noticeboard is a FREE information site for local, ‘not-for-profit’ groups to appeal for We urgently need trustees and volunteers or new members, to advertise forthcoming events or to share information. Email the details to volunteers to help run the library. [email protected] and we will do our best to include them here, subject to available space. For more information please ring: (For more information about booking a small paid advert, please contact us on Tel: 01530 267344 or email Uk D-zine & Drafts your enquiry to the email address above). 07470 148718 Architectural Design or leave your contact details at Ellistown Scout Group The Ravenstone Scout Group Freelance CAD Services [email protected] or We have spaces for new Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are looking for new leaders or occasional helpers to [email protected] come join up for FREE trials! help out with Mob: 07912 211590 Beavers: Tuesday, 6.15pm – 7.30pm Beavers on a Wednesday night from 6.15pm until 7.30pm Email: [email protected] Cubs: Wednesday, 6.30pm – 8.00pm or Scouts on a Monday night from 7.00pm until 9.00pm Scouts: Thursday, 7.00pm – 8.30pm please contact: [email protected] EXTENTSIONS • LOFT CONVERSIONS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS For more information contact: [email protected] PORCHES • NEW BUILDS • BUILDING REGULATIONS

When responding to an advert please mention you saw it in ‘The Community Voice!’ the voice page 14 page 15 the voice Sence Valley Ladies Sence Valley Ladies meet once a month at Heather Primary School PANTO TIME at 7.30pm. Below is a list of our meetings for 2019. 21st January at Ibstock Palace Taking visually impaired on holiday It’s that time of year again, when The Palace Players blow the panto sized 18th February cobwebs off of the dame’s ‘bloomers’ and start singing and dancing their way Top to Toe - the price of vanity through rehearsals! High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 18th March Their choice for 2019 is ‘Dick Whittington’; a traditional pantomime, first shown at SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS Skeleton in the cupboard Covent Garden in 1814. FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: 15th April The pantomime is based on a real person, Richard Whittington, who was Lord Mayor of MONDAY The Baldwin Trust TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets London, 3 times. He financed ‘Alms houses’ for the poor, rebuilt Newgate Prison (where for any event, please contact The Palace Tel: Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am-3.30pm. Bridget Smith on (0116) 20th May 2318720 or (07912) 480959. his cat is featured on the gates) and did much work for charity. The story has been 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the Belgrave Cemetary Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst slightly embellished and we are almost certain that he didn’t have a talking cat! door’ (subject to availability) or reserved on the improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact 15th July telephone. Tickets can also be purchased at our Michelle on (07887) 678367. The Palace Players will stay (almost) true to the original tale that has been told for the National Memorial Arboretum, regular Saturday Community Mornings. Please TUESDAY last 200 years. Dick, the son of poor parents, sets off to London to make his fortune, Alrewas check with ticket outlet to avoid disappointment. Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 or 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. accompanied by his cat. He falls in love with Alice, the daughter of the Alderman 19th August Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December – THE NEW – Dogs Trust Dog Training – starting on 16th October - Fitzwarren, (who happens to own a successful fast food restaurant). While working with A-Z Calke Abbey classes to run at 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm. Using fun and effective reward- the Cook Cecily and her Son Lazy Jack, Dick gets set up by the evil Queen Rat, receives PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. Traditional based methods, Dogs Trust trainers will show you how to teach your dog the 16th September wonky advice from a cockney fairy and joins the Navy. From there his adventures sees Christmas fun for all the family. This highly popular skills needed to cope with the demands of everyday life. Edith Piaff village event will be taking place at The Palace, High Street, Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm-6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged him, stranded in an eastern land, then returned to London, to rid the town of rats and 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: Ibstock, on Friday, between 3.30pm and 8.30pm and become Lord Mayor; cue a showdown between cat and rats! The now much celebrated 21st October [email protected] Living in a Box Saturday, between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Santa will Yoga Class – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on Dick, marries Alice and lives happily ever after, be in his ‘Enchanted Garden Grotto’. There will be a 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay. in typical panto style. All that with a lot of 18th November large variety of interesting stalls at the indoor market. Beautiful, Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. singing, dancing and slapstick in between! How to sell your wife WEDNESDAY live harp music will help to create the perfect atmosphere December for the occasion and FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program This traditional family pantomime will be to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday performed at The Palace, High Street, Ibstock, Annual Meal CHILDREN will be provided by the wonderful puppets movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on of the amazing ‘Magical Puppet Mill’ with their (07887) 678367. on Friday 1st February and Saturday 2nd ‘Merry T-Rexmas’ show! Puppet shows at 6.30pm and Falls Prevention Class – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please February, plus Friday 8th February and Saturday 7.30pm on Friday and 10.30am and 11.30am on Saturday. contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ 9th February. All evening performances will lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along. ST. DENY’S Seasonal refreshments will be available throughout the event. ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by start at 7.30pm and there will be two Saturday contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] 2.30pm matinee performances. Tickets are CHURCH Saturday 8th December – IBSTOCK SCOUT BAND Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for children and are IBSTOCK IN CONCERT. For tickets and more details contact The Palace. involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. available from The Palace (Tel: 01530 262400) THURSDAY Sunday 9th December – INDOOR CAR BOOT. Open Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm-3.00pm. and Ibstock Business Centre, High Street,

from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357005 for Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 8343239. Ibstock (Tel: 01530 267300). CHOIR LEADER ­ MARION SIMPSON more details. (Also 13th Jan, 17th Mar & 14th April). ‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 ACCOMPANIST ­ ALEX LAMB 281831 or e.mail [email protected] Advanced booking is highly recommended PRESENT Wednesday 12th December – PALACE CHRISTMAS FRIDAY to avoid disappointment. ‘ALWAYS BELIEVE’ WINE CLUB - wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216. A CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap TH 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, reserve your place. (07949) 121442 or [email protected] @ 7.00 P.M. IN CHURCH MONTHLY BINGO – Now Monthly on a Friday – A great social night Tickets £5.00 from Friday 21st December - PALACE CHRISTMAS out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. IBSTOCK PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Marion Simpson - 450217 BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Everyone welcome. Lots of traditional Christmas fun for all the family will be on offer at this highly any choir or church member, SATURDAY or pay on the door. Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar and refreshments. popular village event taking place at The Palace, High Street, Ibstock on Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Mulled wine/wine/ fruit juice Sunday 13th January – INDOOR CAR BOOT. Open Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December. organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical and mince pies included (Friday, between 3.30pm and 8.30pm from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357005 for Society. A variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including more details. (Also 17th Mar & 14th April). delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. and Saturday, between 10.00am and Proceeds to St. Denys Church Sound System Fund and Ibstock Community Choir 1.00pm). Santa will be in his ‘Enchanted Garden Grotto’ The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial and there will be a large variety of interesting hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, stalls at the indoor market. Beautiful, live kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, harp music will help to create the perfect full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous atmosphere for the occasion and FREE MERRY CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHILDREN types of events AND HAPPY NEW YEAR will be provided by the wonderful puppets to all of our customers! SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS of the amazing ‘Magical Puppet Mill’ with their ‘Merry T-Rexmas’ show! Puppet shows LISTER CHEMISTS start at 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday and 123 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6JQ Contact The Palace on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements Tel: 01530 260994 10.30am and 11.30am on Saturday. Seasonal [email protected] High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH refreshments will be available throughout the www.listerchemists.co.uk event. 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Progress - Security Leaflet v03.indd 1 09/11/2018 10:18 Merry Christmas and a Happy EPW are offering a free, recycled plant holder to all customers New Year to all of my clients who mention ‘The Community Voice’, when they purchase a Available at Cut Above Hair Salon, door from them. Ibstock Community Enterprise, 57 High St, Ibstock. Now Open in IBSTOCK! Monday, Tuesday or Thursday - 9.00am to 5.00pm For more information or to arrange a ‘no pressure’ visit Ian Garside, NAMMT & NIM from their friendly team, telephone 01162 849888 or email Qualified Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist Gracie Jaynes Home & Gift By appointment only: [email protected] Gracie Jaynes is the new place to visit for beautiful home decor and gifts, all at Tel: 01530 587919 or 07508 115080 affordable prices with ample free car parking. Stockists of Thomas Kent Clocks, East of India, Harris Williams and Just Jules, amongst other quality brands and handpicked ranges. Christmas ranges now in store! Carol & David of D.C. Warners Trevor F Moore MERRY CHRISTMAS Solicitor & Notary Public D.I.Y would like to wish all AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 71 High Street, Ibstock Tel: 01530 261719 customers old and new a Merry TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS [email protected] Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank you for your custom Would like to wish all clients throughout the year Find us on Station Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6JJ both past and present D.C. WARNERS ‘DEB’N’HAIR’ LTD (inside Jeff Fowkes Wheels) a very Merry Christmas 131 High Street, Ibstock 70-72 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH. Tel: 01530 451320 Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3pm Saturday. and a Happy New Year Tel: 01530 263941 Open 11am - 3pm Sunday's , 18th November - 23rd December the voice page 24 page 25 the voice REMEMBERING JOHN MAIN IBSTOCK It is with great sadness the Ibstock branch of the Royal British Legion must inform you REMEMBERS of the passing of our standard bearer, Mr John Main. When Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, John joined the Ibstock branch, In unison with thousands of communities all 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or he very quickly became involved over the country, Ibstock and many surrounding with the Legion projects, home visits at a time to suit your needs towns and villages, came together on Sunday, which he executed with great 11th November, to take part in this year’s What we do: enthusiasm and passion. When remembrance commemorations. Servicemen and • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes the standard bearer position women, both past and present, were honoured became available, he quickly • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? in an act of remembrance and gratitude. Crowds put himself forward and took • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation turned out, in record numbers, to honour the the responsibility very seriously; • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of memory of our fallen and injured heroes. The taking care of the standard Contact Sue Stanyard customary two minutes of silence and reflection, as if it was his own. We at the the parade and the laying of poppy wreaths were e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk branch, all his colleagues and Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 even more poignant this year, as they marked the some very good friends, could centenary of the end of the First World War. always rely on John, whenever Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. Local shops and residents made their own, we needed help with anything. Registered in 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE personal tributes in honour of our heroes. Halls of Ibstock His hard work and commitment are going to be greatly missed. Higgledy-Piggledy We send our condolences to his family and close friends at this Coalville Rotary Club time of loss. It is time now John, to rest, my FOOTBALL SANTA RUN friend...so goodnight, God bless ELLISTOWN FC and sweet dreams. Saturday 27th October John Walls, on behalf of the Hathern 5 Ellistown 0 Ibstock Branch of the Royal First half lets town down. A residence on British Legion. the High Street Saturday 3rd November Ellistown 2 Allexton New Parks 2 New Parks battle back for a point. Santa will be making his usual visits to DIARY DATES Saturday 10th November the area on the following dates: St Denys Church • Ibstock Allexton New Parks 2 Ellistown 1 Kenmore Crescent, Coalville Weekly Sunday Services 11.00am Another game, another lead, another Thursday 6th December. 6-8pm First Sunday in every month: PS 755 Garry Johnson defeat. Greenhill Estate, Coalville 9.00am Holy Communion Bardon Safer Neighbourhood Team, Coalville Police Station, Saturday 17th November Sunday 9th December. Noon-2pm 10.30am All age worship , Leics LE67 3QG Ellistown 1 Blaby & Whetstone 0 Hugglescote - Ashburton Road area Every Tues: 1.30pm–3.00pm (Term-time) Ellistown bump and grind a vital 3 points. Tuesday 12th December. 6-8pm ‘Little Fishes’ Email: [email protected] Forest Lea Mother and toddler group Tel: 0116 2222222 • www.leics.police.uk Saturday 24th November Rugby Borough 7 Ellistown 1 Thursday 13th December. 6-8pm Sat 8th December: 10.00am – noon Ellistown will look back on this result in 5 Parkdale Estate, Ibstock Children’s Christmas Workshop Drink driving: the impact • Meanwhile, if you want to report a drink driver after You can also experience blurred and double vision, the drink driving has taken place, you can call the which affects your ability to see things clearly while you years and say look how far we have come. Tuesday 18th December. 6-8pm Sun 9th December: 10.00am – noon Drink driving is deadly. In 2015, 8,000 people in the UK police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on are driving. And you’re more likely to take potentially Toy donation service were hurt by drink drivers – and 220 were killed. 0800 555 111. dangerous risks because you can act on urges you at St John’s, Heather Everybody knows that drink driving is against the law. normally repress. Yet, over 70,000 people are still caught doing it by the Weds 12th December: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Four steps to reporting a drink driver There is no fool-proof way of drinking and staying under police every year. Chat & Craft at the Church 1. Talk to them (but only if it’s safe) beware of doing this the drink drive limit. The amount of alcohol you would NEWS FROM... If someone is convicted of drink driving they face six with strangers, they may get violent or abusive. need to drink to be considered over the driving limit months in prison, a driving ban for a year, or a hefty fine. Sun 16th December: 11.00am 2. Tell the bar staff or security, they should be trained to varies from person to person. It depends on: Nativity Service at St Denys Ibstock deal with the situation. • Your weight, age, sex and metabolism What if I see someone drink and drive? BARDON Sun 23rd December: 3. Phone 999. If you see someone about to drink and Call the police. “If you see someone attempting to • The type and amount of alcohol you’re drinking drive call 999 and ask for the police. 11am: Church Service at St Denys operate a vehicle while intoxicated, please call 999 as • What you’ve eaten recently this may require urgent police action.” You might need 4. Have the facts. Be prepared to tell police the car’s 4pm: Carol Service at St John’s Heather to supply: registration number, a description of the vehicle and • Your stress levels at the time PARK CHAPEL 6pm: Carol Service at St Denys the person involved, if you can. • the vehicle’s registration number and a description Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to WORSHIP SERVICE: The first Sunday in every month at 10.00am. Mon 24th December: (including colour and make). Many of the functions that we depend on to drive safely drive so the only safe advice is to avoid any alcohol if you are affected when we drink alcohol: Our gatherings are fairly informal. 2pm: Service at St John’s Heather • a description of the drink driver and their name and are driving. 4pm: Service at St Denys • The brain takes longer to receive messages from the eye THURSDAY ART CLASS: Between 7pm and 9.00pm. address if you know it. Remember, someone can still be over the legal alcohol 11.30pm: Midnight Service at St Denys • Processing information becomes more difficult limit the day after drinking. • other useful information such as the places they often Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A511), Bardon Road (A511) and drink, where they usually drive and if they have access Sun 30th December: 10.30am • Instructions to the body’s muscles are delayed resulting Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicester-bound (eastbound) carriageway of the A511 to any other vehicles. in slower reaction times. Garry Johnson Joint service for Ibstock and Heather road and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres.There is a large car park at the back. at St John’s Heather For more details on any of the above please contact: www.ibstockstdenys.weebly.com Richard Norburn on Tel: 0116 332 9634. www.stjohnthebaptistchurchheather.weebly.com the voice page 26 page 27 the voice Coalville Armed Forces and Veterans 01530 451458 Breakfast Club at the Hermitage FM MERRY CHRISTMAS 07872 808287 MERIDIAN AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Don’t just have a clean carpet - Have a Spotless one! BLINDS FREE Measuring, Community Coffee Lounge CHARNWOOD Consultation & Fitting to all our customers • Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours “Involvement ends isolation, giving veterans a sense R.M.PAGE • Safe and non-toxic Ask us to of belonging, which many of us lost, when we left our CLOCK REPAIRS • Fully insured clean 3 rooms Verticals • Venetians • Rollers • Romans • Oriental rugs / leather cleaning respective services... those attending AFVBC’s are stronger 91-93 High Street, Ibstock and we’ll clean Black-Out • Pleated • Perfect Fit Tel: 01530 260394 or 07891 298820 Tel • 01530 587242 the 4th for Awnings • Conservatory Specialists together, because we have ‘returned to the tribe’!” www.clockrepairsleicestershire.co.uk spotlesslycleancarpets.co.uk FREE DERECK J. HARDMAN Main Street • Newton Burgoland CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION former soldier and founder of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs network

‘MEET THE FAMILY’ Back in January, the Coalville Armed Forces and Veterans Coalville Drama Group FORMERLY OF ‘HAIR BY JOSEPHINE’ Breakfast Club was officially opened by the, then Chairman of Proudly Presents a comedy by David Tristram Did you know that the Community Voice magazine now North West Leicestershire District Council, Councillor Virge has TWO ‘sister’ publications, covering the Whitwick, Inspector Drake and Richichi, accompanied by the club founder, Mr Bill Brown. The the Perfekt Crime Kate Thringstone and Swannington area and Ashby-de-la-Zouch opening was also attended by the Right Reverend Martyn Snow, and ? Bishop of Leicester. Tickets Doors open Heath Quality made to measure The Community Voice magazine was first launched in the Ibstock £8 and 7pm for In October, the club received a visit from the Minister for area in August 2015. It was instigated by a director of Ibstock £6 conc Adult 7:30 start Hairdressing window blinds ‘Defence People and Veterans’, the Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP. School Hall Community Enterprises Ltd, to promote and help local businesses MOBILE Surrounding clubs were also invited to attend this prestigious Bridge Road HAIR 2 Jarvis Way, Whitwick, Leicester LE67 5HP and organisations throughout the area and to keep people informed event. LE67 3PW STYLIST [email protected] about what is happening locally. The Ibstock and Market Bosworth magazine now has a distribution of 8,000, covering an additional Located at the Hermitage FM PLEASE CALL OR MESSAGE ME ON 13 villages. These include Ellistown, Heather, Swepstone, Newton Community Coffee Lounge, 07845 288324 Burgoland, Donington-Le-Heath, Battram, Ravenstone, Bagworth, Memorial Square, Coalville, the All aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home Snarestone, Nailstone and Hugglescote. club is run by Armed Forces and Veterans, for Armed Forces From the onset, the monthly magazine was not just intended to be a 12th to 15th December MERRY CHRISTMAS and Veterans. There is no cost directory of businesses, but to be seen as a “good read”. It includes to those attending, apart from www.casdg.org Robert J Dutton from interesting features about local characters, history, businesses and Your local Plumbers, Heating and Drainage Engineers the charge for food and drink. Ashby Ti 01530 411767 IBSTOCK WREATHS events, plus monthly competitions and our amazing local ‘Charity Tickets There are no subs or donations Hermitage FM 01530 460992 49-51 High Street, Ibstock Champions’. All the magazines are posted through the letterboxes and it is completely free to Tel: 07984 2111 44 of homes and businesses, with additional copies available from Boiler Service members. As long as you have a service history, or association, from £60 ALAN AND HELEN ROE nominated ‘pickup points’. then you will be made welcome. Relatives and dependants are inc. VAT Due to the success of the Ibstock magazine, we were invited, by equally welcome and are encouraged to come along and join in. Whitwick Parish Council, to set up a similar magazine for Whitwick, There is no need to book a place. Thringstone and Swannington, as there was no local magazine serving The club is indebted to Jan and Jon from Hermitage FM Black Dog Therapy that area. This was launched in October 2016, with a distribution of Swan House, Market Bosworth Community Radio, who host the club in Hermitage FM Coffee over 6,000 and has rapidly become just as popular as the Ibstock and Kate Choppen is a Clinical Hypnotherapist Lounge. The club are also massively grateful to the fantastic staff, Market Bosworth edition. It has it’s own identity and covers events and OldPain2Go Practitioner. led by Susie, who are outstanding. The service they provide is Kate can help you to navigate and resolve issues ➤ Boiler installation, service & repairs Gas & LPG and includes editorial content, relevant to it’s own immediate area. ➤ very much appreciated. such as: Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Pain, Central heating systems Confidence, Weight Loss & Body Confidence, ➤ Plumbing for new builds & renovations In October, we launched our newest edition, covering the Ashby-de- The club meet at the Hermitage FM Coffee Lounge at 9.30 am, Habits, Sleep Disorders and so much more. ➤ All drainage jobs undertaken la-Zouch and Packington area. We have received a great response ➤ on the last Saturday of the month. For more details contact For more information or a free consultation contact Gas fire installations & inspections from the readership and businesses in the area and this third edition Kate on 07709 364860 or [email protected] ➤ Complete bathroom & kitchen installations undertaken Bill Brown on Tel: 01530 835839 or 07876 748113 or email: sees our total distribution increased to over 20,000; making us one www.blackdogtherapy.com ➤ Free, no obligation quotations [email protected]. You can also find out ‘what’s on’ and of the largest in North West Leicestershire. join the club by applying on the local Coalville Armed Forces Businesses advertising in all three publications have the advantage and Veterans Breakfast Club’s Facebook group. All major credit cards accepted Established 1965 of getting ‘their message’ out to a much wider readership and also benefit from the reduced advertising rates on offer. www.robertjdutton.co.uk eliable ffordable ocal Tel: 01509 502402 MITCH SHAW In an exciting new development, The Community Voice has onathan ames assey GENERAL BUILDER recently teamed up with Hermitage FM radio, to offer a ardener ‘multi-media’ advertising package. We are delighted to see ainter ecorator All building work undertaken our first ‘mutual advertiser’ taking to the air-waves and eneral andyman When responding to one EXTENSIONS having their products and services broadcast across the el • 0150 7 of our advertisers ALTERATIONS whole of North West Leicestershire! PLASTERING 0758110740 please mention you saw We are always ready to help you to promote your business or to hear Merry hristmas an FREE ESTIMATES about any interesting local news or intriguing historical information. their advert in a appy Ne ear Tel: 01530 260169 Contact us on: Telephone 01530 267344 to all my customers ‘The Community Voice!’ or 07969 353284 or email: [email protected] www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Follow us on: PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE DATES FOR OUR JANUARY 2019 ISSUE ARE Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityvoicemagazines The joint competition winners enjoying their Twitter: @commvoicemags afternoon tea at Hermitage FM Coffee Lounge Deadline date for bookings is Wednesday 12th December Deadline for copy is Friday 14th December the voice page 28 page 29 the voice Hermitage Welcome to ‘Pet Talk’ Pet care, advice and Dental Practice Mobility information from the experts Dental health for all... for life. Scooters Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, GIVE YOUR PET A HAPPY CHRISTMAS We pride ourselves in providing quality dentistry rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs By not letting them eat the wrong foods! in a relaxed and friendly environment. Christmas is just around the corner and as usual, is likely to CHRISTMAS GIFTS: The following are normally low toxicity Part Exchange be a chaotic time with all sorts of foods and presents left but could still cause a stomach upset. Worth talking to the Sales & Repair unattended. It is worth remembering that some of these vet if digested: NEW PATIENT OFFER appear very attractive to our pets even though some could Silica Gel, Christmas Decorations, Crepe or Wrapping Paper, Cleaning & Valeting turn out to be unpleasant or even dangerous for them. Candles, Pot Pourri. This advert entitles new patients Dogs in particular are very curious, investigating and eating Servicing CHRISTMAS PLANTS: The following plants are classed as 20% to 20% off the cost of an initial things that are bad for them, including the ones left under low toxicity but may cause mild stomach upset: the tree or plants decorating the house! dental examination. 3 months warranty Mistletoe, Holly, Ivy, Christmas Trees (the needles are an OFF FOODS THAT ARE TOXIC: irritant). All scooters BUDGET WITH supplied fully If your pet should eat any of the following foods it may be LILIES: All parts of this plant are toxic to cats including the FREE TREATMENT best to have a chat with your vet! AFFORDABLE serviced pollen. MONTHLY FOR ALL CHILDREN CHOCOLATE: Never leave boxes of chocolates under the Keep your pets away from these dangers and like you, PAYMENTS. UNDER 18. Batteries supplied & fitted free tree (including advent calendars). they will have a Happy Christmas! GRAPES AND DRIED FOOD: This includes Christmas Pud, FOR APPOINTMENTS AND ENQUIRIES, CONTACT US AT: We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... mince pies and cake, onions, garlic. Leeks and shallots are We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! bad news (this includes sage and onion stuffing). DON’T FORGET OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS ALCOHOL: Obviously goes without saying! Come and see us at Coalville Market: See our wonderful prices on our quality wild bird TELEPHONE: 01530 510 533 MACADEMIA NUTS: Not a good idea! seeds from only £1 per bag! TUESDAY 8am-2pm • FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8am-4pm LEFTOVER FOOD: Particularly if it has started to go mouldy! 50 Silver Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5ET Or call 07971 207394 (Andy) / 07833 104569 (Malc)

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