6000 Distribution Issue 17 December 2016 Ibstock & surrounding areas

Ibstock • • Heather • • • Donington-Le-Heath • Ravenstone • • Bagworth • • • Nailstone Merry Do you know Christmas where to find this to all our readers local landmark? See page 3 for more details and how to win a prize!

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Front cover photograph by Nick Linnett Photography • www.nicklinnettphotography.co.uk Welcome... to the latest edition of Community Voice! James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified HOME Front Cover Quiz: Spot The Local Landmark... Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this & Ground Maintenance December issue front cover? including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £105 Large Load If you think you know the answer please send your entry to Graham Tyers at The Voice, 01530 271186 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email him at: [email protected] Shackerstone Fields, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DE ALARM The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a “Full English” for two at The Old School Tearooms, High Street, Ibstock. Good luck!

Last month’s front cover quiz answer... and winner! When responding to an Another month rolls around and Christmas is almost advert please mention you SYSTEM upon us. Well a chap named Henry Everett will have little saw it in “The Voice”! pre-Christmas present as has successfully recognised last month’s landmark as Hall. The hall was built for Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers but was later rebuilt and added to in 1763 for Washington Kate Heath Hairdressing SERVICE Shirley 5th Earl Ferrers. It remained a seat of the Shirley family until the 20th Century but during those years one member of the Shirley family came to a sticky end. The COVER 24/7/365 DAYS A YEAR 4th Earl Ferrers Laurence Shirley was tried, condemned ONLY and hanged for killing his steward. * Our picture shows the draw been undertaken by Reverend FULLY INSURED Roy Monk of Ibstock Baptist Church and Nina Pickering

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Christmas Diary Call Simon on 07789 195251 Heather St Johns FC SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER - Children’s Christmas Party - 7.30 at club £2 for children adults free, visit from or 01530 262982 Ravenstone Road Santa (please bring a plate of food for our shared buffet). THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER - Christmas Bingo - 7pm Email: [email protected] at the cub (doors open 6.30). All welcome lots of great Heather LE67 2QJ prizes! Find us on Facebook: Brooks Construction Boxing Day DISCO - 2-6ish. Free entry and free prize It had snowed at the station during the night, But at the little station no one was around, 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather draw. All welcome! Room Hire Available for: New Year’s Eve party - 8-1am. £1 per ticket. Platform and benches were covered in white. Yet in the snow were paw prints like patterns on the All welcome. Only 130 tickets (please bring a plate of As he trotted to the station Ruffle left paw prints in ground. food for our shared buffet). Don’t forget you can also view Weddings the snow, When Ruffle sniffed the prints, the smell to him was new, Any more information please ring 07824 777547 Had Eric any bacon? That’s what he wanted to know. Like an animal had run around as there were quite a few. this magazine, and it’s sister Birthdays Heather St Johns FC. Ravenstone Rd, Heather LE67 2QJ When responding to an advert version, online at Anniversaries please mention you saw • Fully Qualified Tree Surgeons 3 4 www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Christenings • Aerial Tree Pruning it in “The Voice”! • Sectional Felling/Dismantling • Hedge & Shrub Maintenance Funerals • Stump Grinding • Fencing • Crown Reductions Corporate Functions • Pollarding • 10 Years Experience CARING FOR YOUR TREES • Covering All Aspects of Tree surgery Please contact: • Regular Maintenance Contracts available For a FREE quote call Mick on 07831 511552 or ROB • 01530 457515 • Mob • 07800 907041 Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd or email: [email protected] Come and see our Karen on 07824 777547 Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd Laser Alignment only settle for top of the fantastic range of Fully Insured for Public Liability Alloy Wheels for availability and rates All Tree Work carried out to B.S. 3998 Standards range equipment and Greeting Cards standards. Our equipment Accessories includes a 4 Wheel 3-D Suspension ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS Laser Aligner and top & SPECIAL OCCASIONS of the range Hoffman Servicing balancers. Plus a wide range of gifts, wrapping paper Mobile Bicycle Repairs Exhausts and cake decorations! We have been in business Buried in the snow was a large silver bell, ‘Hello, Ruffle!’ the red-suited man said, for over 30 years and this Brakes Find us on Facebook BIKE SALES • NEW & USED! Who it belonged to, Ruffle couldn’t tell. As he patted and stroked Ruffle’s large hairy head. knowledge sets us aside Tyres from many others. Parts • Accessories • Repairs From behind he heard footsteps not far away, Then the man saw the bell Ruffle had found, We can cater for most A red-suited man was coming his way. Picking it up made a strange tinkling sound. FOR FREE QUOTES AND FURTHER vehicles in our workshop INFORMATION CALL US NOW ON: facility and have an Opening Hours extensive showroom Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm ‘You’ve found the reindeer’s missing bell! ® of alloy wheels and Saturday: 8.30am-1pm ‘Where it had gone we couldn’t tell!’ 07870 431425 accessories. Sunday: CLOSED ‘Now I can rest, my work is done. Also now at Coalville Indoor Market Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd Ruffle, go home, have some Christmas Day fun!’ Tuesday, Friday & Saturday station road • ibstock • leicester • LE67 6JJ at Coalville Market Go to our web site for a wide range of cycles for all ages: wwww.avocetsports.co.uk Tel: 01530 263111 • Fax: 01530 262584 the voice page 4 page 5 the voice A Victorian Christmas at Coalville Market With Christmas only a few weeks away, one of the largest choices of pre-owned traders on Coalville market are gearing scooters in the area. All their scooters are Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, Christmas up for one of the busiest times of the year. supplied fully serviced with a comprehensive 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or Ibstock Baptist Church brings you... In particular the staff at Ray’s Cards are already 3 month warrenty. They offer a wide range home visits at a time to suit your needs beginning to see the start of the seasonal of scooters from small, easily transportable ‘A Victorian Sunday in Advent’ folding scooters up to and including a two on 11th December at 10.30am. Costumes, rush. With one of the biggest selection of What we do: Christmas cards in the area it is easy to see seater scooter for that special day out with a hymns, drama and roast chestnuts will be • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes just why they have so many loyal customers friend. • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? on offer followed by some festive fayre. who come back time and time again. They • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation Holy Communion will also be celebrated. have a range of cards that reflect quality but at Travel back in time with a message that has • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of amazingly competitive prices. Despite it being spares and accessories, to name just a few. sounded throughout the ages. To add to the the Christmas season, you can still find a great Contact Sue Stanyard pre-Christmas fun and atmosphere revellers choice of cards for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Unfortunately, one of the traders missing in e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk are encouraged to dress up in Victorian Weddings and Christenings etc as these types the new year will be Adrian from Mobile Cycle Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 Costume. of occasions do not stop just because of Repairs. Despite having great success on the Christmas! market. Adrian has decided to concentrate Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. on the repair side of the business. He already Registered in 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, Other dates to add to you diary are: undertakes repairs and servicing for a number 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE of cycling clubs which is taking up more and Sunday 18th December at 6pm. Malc and Andy really mean what they say in ‘Light and Life to all he brings’ more of his time and he says “I just do not have time to run the repair side and the retail their advert “we don’t just want to sell you Carols by candlelight side anymore. However, I will be sad to give any scooter – we want to sell you the RIGHT An evening of warm Christian Celebration up trading on the market as the contacts I have scooter.” On the day I visited, a number of with favourite carols, songs and more. Festive made here have helped me build up the repair their previous customers were present and the comments they made were, “Malc and Green Builders refreshments will be served after the service. and servicing side.” All building work undertaken Est. 1979 Andy look after their customers”... “nothing Extensions & Alterations Join us for a wonderful evening However, Adrian is not disappearing altogether to much trouble for them”... “prices are great UPVC Facias, Soffits and Conservatories Friday 23rd December at 6pm. as he can still be reached on 07870 431425 and service excellent”... “any problems and Christmas Story on the Street When you add a wide range of wrapping where he will continue his mobile business. So they deal with them straight away”. Malc don’t forget – any problems with you bike or if Carols in Costume paper, gift boxes and decorative items to make informs me that he has many customers who ‘the package complete’ then a visit to Ray’s you wish to purchase a cycle give Adrian a call come back to him time after time and it is this Join us as we take the nativity and carols to Cards is a must! for a great price. loyalty that has helped their success. the people of Ibstock. Festive refreshments The market has a very diverse range of Adrian’s market space is to be taken by 5 So whenever you are in Coalville it would will be served afterwards. products on sale including washing machines Star Mobility Scooters run by Malc and Andy. always pay to visit the market and you will be Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and other white goods, furniture, shoes, They have been a regular fixture on Coalville pleasantly surprised at the range of goods and 11.30pm to 12.15am unusual collectible items, vacuum cleaner Market for several years and must now have services they offer. ‘Joy to the World’ We welcome with joy the arrival of God’s Son our Saviour with traditional lessons and 07831 452563 or 01530 260542 carols which will take us into the early hours www.greenbuilderheather.co.uk of Christmas Day. This service will include Holy Communion. CHARITY CHAMPIONS New Year’s Day at 10.30am. ‘The love of God to me is wonderfully new’ The cost of entry is only £10 for adults, £5 for 8-16 years and Join us on the first day of the New Year as we TAKE A STROLL WITH SANTA Free for under 8’s and for this you will receive a free Santa suit and welcome 2017 and give thanks to God for his On Sunday 11th December you are invited to a hot drink at the starting point which will be The Palace Ibstock. faithfulness over the last 12 months. Upon completion there will be mulled wine and mince pies at take part in a walk from Ibstock to Ellistown Ellistown WMC. DRESSED AS SANTA. Warm up will commence at 10.45 with the start time for leaving The This event has been organised on behalf of GEMS, a charity which Palace at 11am. A “THANK YOU” FROM IAN SMITH raises funds to buy non-medical equipment and resources for Entry forms available from HALLS ELECTRICAL, IBSTOCK or (SMITHS BUTCHERS - IBSTOCK) The Leicester Royal Infirmary Oncology Suite. THE PALACE IBSTOCK. Tel 07867787735. As some people will be aware Ian Smith and One of the organisers, Meg Cooke of Ellistown, says that as person his family suffered the tragedy of losing his who has been treated for cancer herself, she appreciated any All proceeds raised go direct to GEMS Charity: daughter Kimberly this year and during that support she received during this period and because of this she www.gemscharity.com difficult time he received a tremendous amount decided to devote a great deal of her time to support GEMS. of support from local people including many of his customers. The resources and equipment that GEMS purchase helps patients and their supporters have a more comfortable time during their Ian would just like to say a big “Thank You” from the bottom of his heart to all the people treatment. Virtually all of us are going to be touched by cancer at who helped during this period and says that some time in our lives whether it is ourselves or some one we know there are no words to express the depth of his who is affected so it is vital that events such as this are supported. appreciation. the voice page 6 page 7 the voice IBSTOCK RemembERS

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A sunny autumn day, Sunday 13th November was the perfect setting for the Service of Remembrance which was held CHRISTMAS at the War Memorial in Central Avenue, Ibstock. at The Whimsey Once again, this year the numbers seemed to have increased with many younger people attending. The service was conducted by the Reverend Pattie Bailey & Reverend Roy Monk, who led a service to remember the fallen and injured service men and women from Christmas Eve - 24th December the two World Wars and also more recent and existing conflicts. Danielle Rodgers, Female Vocalist Wreaths were laid by representatives of the armed forces, The Royal British Legion, Scouts, Girl Guides and and District Boxing Day - 26th December - Councils. FREE! Juke Box and Pool, Free Buffet, Free Raffle (receive a free raffle ticket During the week leading up when purchasing a drink), to Remembrance Sunday, Cash pool competition children at Hugglescote (entries as soon as possible please). Community Primary School New Years Eve - 31st December paid their own tributes to JLS Disco the men and woman who have fought and are still fighting by coming together to create wreaths and crosses BT Sports • Sky Sports made entirely by them. After an assembly on Armistice Juke Box • Pool Table Day, they were then proudly displayed on the school gates 92 HIGH STREET, IBSTOCK, LE67 6LH • TEL: 01530 260454 for all to see.

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VISIT SANTA in HIS ‘FAIRY TALE FOREST GROTTO’ High Street, Ibstock, , LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS £3.00 per visit (Including gift) Forthcoming Events Regular bookings: FOR ALL EVENTS WHERE TICKETS ARE ISSUED: Monday Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Bridget Smith on LIVE HARP MUSIC

or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased (0116) 2318720 or (07912) 480959. ‘on the door’ (subject to availability). Please check Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. A LARGE VARIETY OF with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. Tuesday Sunday 4th December – THE PALACE INDOOR CAR Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Richard Page on 01530 INDOOR MARKET STALLS BOOT SALES ARE BACK! 9.00am ‘til Mid-day. Pick up a bargain! 812201 or 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. (GIFT IDEAS, CONFECTIONARY, CRAFTS ETC) For More details or to book a stall call Kirk on 07901 380412 or Lisa Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Contact Curtis Smith on (07870) on 07506 255522 and via face book page: ibstockcarboot. January 498110 or (01455) 291656. SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS car boot dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm - 6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: Wednesday, 7th December - The Palace Wine Club [email protected] ****FREE ADMISSION**** wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00. Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 Wednesday Plus...‘ presents 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place. 60+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington THE MAGICAL MILL’ on (07887) 678367. FITSTEPS – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! - Book now by FREE PUPPET SHOWS THE PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL th contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] on Friday, 9 December at 6.30pm and 7.30pm and FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 3.30pm ‘til 8.30pm Ibstock Drama Group – 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Just turn-up to join the group! and SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER 10am ‘til 1pm Thursday Saturday, 10th December at 10.30am and 11.30am VISIT SANTA IN HIS ‘FAIRYTALE’ FOREST GROTTO ‘Healthy Hearts’ Low Impact Physical Training – 9.30am – 10.20am. Suitable for GP referral patients. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) FREE ADMISSION to THE INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET 678367. with a large variety of STALLS, ‘ENCHANTING HARP’, 50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle Scott- FREE PUPPET SHOWS WITH THE MAGICAL MILL Worthington on (07887) 678367. Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) – 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Ibstock Business Networking PLUS LOTS MORE TRADITIONAL ‘FESTIVE FUN’ FOR ALL AGES Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 260672. Weightwatchers – 7.00pm-8.00pm. just come along and join our great, friendly NEXT MEETINGS Friday 23rd December – Palace Bingo. A great social group or call Jo Wyld on 07877 281831, e.mail: [email protected] night out! Doors at 7.30 pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm Tues 6th December & Tues 10th January Friday PeterPeter Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216. Join us for a morning of Networking TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTO AT THE PALACE Ibstock Soccertots – 1.45pm - 2.30pm. 2,3 and 4 years. A fun way of at Ibstock Town Cricket Club, Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 6NN learning sports skills. Contact 07584 568937. (FOR MORE DETAILS SEE ADVERT OPPOSITE) 9.00 – 9.30am: Registration • 9.30 – 11.30am: Meeting Childrens Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap Pan All Businesses welcome January 28th – February 4th 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle Pan School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) £5.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your business card to enter into a prize draw ‘PETER PAN’ 121442 or [email protected] Panto at To register your interest please call Sarah on 01530 267300 BINGO NIGHT (last Friday of the month, starts August 28th) – Doors open or email: [email protected] 7.30pm. Eyes down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. The Palace, Ibstock A Merry Christmas and a Saturday Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday It will soon be Panto time at Ibstock Happy New Year to all our (except the first Saturday of each month) the Palace plays host to groups, Palace and The Palace Players are busy organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical volunteers and patrons. Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your preparing to whisk you away on a magical Thank you for your support. community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls including a journey to ‘Neverland’! Take the second star on locally produced goods, delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. the right, then straight on until morning and get ready to meet ‘the most fearsome and scariest Pirate Captain of all time’; ‘Hook’ and his treacherous, cut- THE PALACE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR PRIVATE throat, crew!! PARTIES, CELEBRATIONS & COMMERCIAL USE Join Wendy, John, Michael and Nana as they fly away to • Commercial hire packages available at very reasonable rates encounter ‘The Lost Boys’, Tinkerbell, the crocodile, Mermaids and of course, the boy who refused to grow • Seats 120 people around tables or 200 in rows up, ‘Peter Pan’, himself! This traditional family Pantomime will be performed on Saturday 28th January and • Well equipped kitchen and bar facilities Wednesday, 1st February until Saturday, 4th February. • Good disabled access and large free car park opposite building All evening performances will start at 7.30pm and there will be two Saturday matinee performances, starting at SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS 2.30pm. Advanced booking is highly recommended to The Old School House avoid disappointment. Most of our readers will recognise this building as Ibstock Business Centre but we are looking for old photographs Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 26240 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements Tickets are £7.50 for Adults and £5.00 for Children and of when the building was a school. If you have any, are available from Halls, High Street, Ibstock (Tel: 01530 High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH please contact Graham Tyers on 01530 267344 or 260460) and The Palace (Tel: 01530 262400) email [email protected]. the voice page 10 page 11 the voice FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST?

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Proof Proof Proof50 High Street,Proof Coalville, Leicestershire,Proof LE67 3EEProof ProofSPORTING Proof DYNAMO FC Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays 10.00am - 4.00pm home visits available Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof ProofMATCH Proof REPORTS CALL 07792974309 First Team Reserves Public car park to rear of shop - Free parking every Sunday Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof ProofSunday P 30throof October - Premier League Sunday 30th October - Division One Cross Keys (A) Won 4-0 Athletico Green (H) Won 8-2 KATS COLLECTABLESProof Proof - COAL ProofVILLE Proof Proof Proof ProofDynamo P producedroof their best performance yet, as last years top Goals from Jimmy Chandler 3, Will Pickering 2, Damo two clashed. 3-0 up at half time thanks to goals from Chris Acott Lawrence, Scott Cockeram and Danny Mcgurk handed the When you first approach Kats Collectable and Antique Centre in Coalville and a Rich Lewis brace. Despite going down to ten men early in 2nd team their biggest win of the season so far. you could be forgiven for thinkingProof that it wasP roofa fairly small shop.Proof Proof Proof Proof Proofthe 2nd half,Proof Sam Hankin’s late goal capped a great display. However, nothing could be further from the the articles are likely to increase in value over Sunday 6th November - County Cup 3rd Round truth as on stepping through the door the shop time. Sunday 6th November - County Champions League Dunton & Broughton (A) Lost 3-2 opens up like Dr Who’s Tardis withProof a large Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof The shop is run by Mark, Julie and Marie, who Birstall Stamford (H) Won 3-2 Dynamo crashed out of the cup after taking a 2-1 lead through room downstairs and three further rooms are always on hand to help and offer advice on upstairs all bursting with unique antique and any item in the shop. Marie’s speciality is up- A double from Chris Acott and a goal from Kyle Croxall raced Joe Coleman and Danny Mcgurk but couldn’t manage to find collectors items. Proof cyclingP furniture,roof wherebyP roofexisting furnitureP roof Proof Proof ProofDynamo P intoroof a 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes,but Birstall showed an equaliser late on. There really is a veritable treasure trove on can be prepared and treated with special why they are also one of the counties top sides pulling two goals offer including gold and silver jewellery, clocks, paint (French Chic is a brand she would back to make an exciting finish to the game. The win making it 3 Sunday 13th November - Division One coins, china, pictures, military items, glass, recommend) to give the furniture a new lease giftware and so much more. Proof of life Pwithroof a contemporary Proof and very stylishP roof Proof Proof Proofwins fromP roof3 in the group stages. Thurlaston Magpies (H) Drew 1-1 finish. If you wanted to ‘up-cycle’ your own For the discerning buyer who is looking for Sunday 13th November - Premier League After falling behind Dynamo managed to get level early in the something for themselves or perhaps as a gift, piece of furniture then Marie is the girl to go to 2nd half thanks to an own goal. a trip to Kats should be essential as thereProof are so for adviceProof as her own creationsProof are fabulous. Proof Proof Proof ProofStoke PGoldingroof (A) Won 5-1 many things to choose from you will be spoilt Should you have any scrap gold or silver, or A Kyle Croxall Hat-trick added to by Rich Lewis and Nathan Sunday 20th November - League Cup for choice. The added bonus is that whatever perhaps broken jewellery you wanted to sell, you buy, it is likely to be unique and many of then Mark is very keen to emphasise that he Mccallister made for a comfortable away victory and maintained Thurlaston Magpies (H) Won 4-1 (AET) offers the best price in the Dynamo’s 100% start to their title defence. Another very tight game was eventually settled in extra time. area for such items. He is Having finished 1-1 in 90 minutes thanks to an early Jimmy also very interested in coins Sunday 20th November - League Cup and British and foreign Chandler strike. Dynamo struck three times in the final military items so should you Ullesthorpe (A) Won 10-2 period with goals from Scott Cockeram, Jimmy Chandler ‘Celebrity Antique Road Trip’. On this occasion be looking to purchase or the shop was visited by ‘The Man From Kyle Croxall’s double hat-trick took his tally to 23 goals for the and George Pemberton ensuring both sides made it into the sell it is worth speaking to Amarillo’ singer Tony Christie and ‘The Long season and Chris Acott, Nathan Mccallister and Macauley Holmes quarter finals. Mark for informed advice. Haired Lover From Liverpool’ Jimmy Osmond completed the scoring as SDFC march on to try and win the cup As readers will know, the himself. The programme went out on 30th for the 3rd season in a row. reputation of Kat’s has November on BBC 2 at 7pm. Anyone who spread much further than watched will have seen that the two celebrities Leicestershire as back in had such a good time and were treated so April the shop was featured well that the BBC have said they are likely to in the BBC programme feature the shop again so watch this space! 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THROUGHOUT Friday 9th December: 7pm. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Park Chapel Community Choir Concert ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Sunday 11th December: 11am. in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’ Welcome to Ibstock Tile & Bathroom Ltd. OPENING TIMES Proverbs 3:5-6 Nativity LA family run business, ran by Sadie and Mark, take advantage of the free car park Monday 9am-4pm FaMILY Worship Service: Every CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE: Christmas Eve Tuesday 9am-4pm Sunday morning at 10.30am. Sunday, 11th December at 6.00pm. facing the showroom. Call in and visit Wednesday 9am-1pm Crib Service 4pm. THURSDAY ART CLASS: Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, our showroom, we will be happy to help Thursday 9am-4pm Bardon, Coalville LE67 1TD Midnight Service 11.30pm. with any of your requirements, we look Friday 9am-4pm Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. The class tutor is a retired art teacher. There is a large car park at the back. forward to seeing you! Saturday 9am-12pm Christmas Day: 10.30am. The Monthly Praise Meeting: For more details on any of the All Age Worship 1st Saturday in each month at 3.00pm. above please contact: Enjoy a lively time of singing, Richard Norburn Sunday 28th December: 6pm. encouragement, fellowship, testimonies Tel: 01530 242526. and uplifting messages. Lessons and Carols

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the voice page 20 page 21 the voice BOUNDARY COMMISSION Brewery Mystery Deepens! RECOMMENDATIONS FOR In our last issue we asked if anyone knew anything about IBSTOCK AND APPLEBLY DIVISION the long lost Tabberers brewery following an old bottle Brookside Mobility turning up at the tearooms. The Boundary Commission are recommending new constituency boundaries in September 2018; they result in a reduction of Henry Everett contacted us as his father-in-law, Charles Alfred Goadby, moved to the village from Newtown Linford to work at the brewery. Garage constituencies in England from 533 to 501. It’s based on the Scooters 2015 General Election electoral register, each constituency to It was here that he met his future wife, Louisa Price, and they went on Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, have 71,031-78,507 electors, and for NWL its part of the East to have four children, including Mr Everett’s late wife, Dorothy Mable MOT’s • SERVICING • TYRES Midlands Euro Region. Some of the recommendations are cross Goadby. AUTO-ELECTRICAL rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs boundary. Consultation on initial proposals closes 5th December However, there V 2016. For more information the Boundary Commission website is some evidence VVVV Part Exchange is www.bce2018.org.uk. Twitter@BCE2018. that it may not have VVV VVVV ok in Sales & Repair For North West Leicestershire (NWL) there are two proposals. been a brewery at VVV ou bo all. Marjorie and Ivan VV hen y ry First with the exception of Ravenstone, the Ibstock and Appleby VVV advert w d Janua Cleaning & Valeting Division merge in to the new . The other proposal Ridgway of Leicester this er an resent ecemb k Servicing includes Ravenstone, the rest of NWL and all of Shepshed. But Road, Ibstock have P ring D er Pac a collection of large ar du e-Ic if the changes to Nottingham, Derby & Lincoln are radical the your c REE D stone bottles stamped et a F VVV 3 months warranty knock on effect, could combine it in to a new constituency. and g VVVV “S B Tabberer. Wine VVV All scooters The Conservative and Liberal Parties’ views presented to the first and Spirit Merchant. VVV Public Hearing 3rd October are in general agreement with the VVV Brookside supplied fully Ibstock”. They were VVVV Garage Boundary Commission. But the Labour Party’s view based on OAD serviced given these by family NG R different changes to the northern constituencies would see NWL Units 5&6 Brookside SPRI friend, Jim Smith Batteries supplied & fitted free remain almost as now. whose parents used to run the beer off licence in the premises of the Industrial Estate ROAD old brewery. This begs the question, was Tabberers just a merchants, IBSTOCK LE67 6LR PRETORIA If you have any issues on the above or council matters We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... contact your Labour team. producing their own bottles and stoneware? Jim also recounts there being ovens at the back of the building, something which points at the We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! MARY DRAYCOTT tel: 07929176027 premises being previously used as a bakery perhaps? Phone for a competitive quote Come and see us at Coalville Market: HEATHER WORMAN email: [email protected] One thing is for sure, this mystery is still a long way from being TUESDAY 8am-2pm • FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8am-4pm FELIX FENNING tel: 07798657168 solved. If anyone else has any further information to share with 01530 261498 us, please contact Graham Tyers on 01530 267344 or email Or call 07971 207394 (Andy) / 07833 104569 (Malc) [email protected]. Leaking flat roof problems? Solve them once and for all with RubberCover EPDM You only fit a rubber roof once!

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