Now reaching 8,000 AUGUST 2018 homes and businesses Issue 37

Ibstock • Market Bosworth • • Heather • • • Bagworth Battram • • Ravenstone • • • • Donington-Le-Heath

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

Your Community Voice is 3 years old . PLUS: National School history Market Bosworth Country Show review Ibstock Junior School leavers assembly Local book illustrator Sam Rennocks All our regular features & lots more!

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Front cover photograph by Second Look Photography • www.secondlookphotography.co.uk F A BCO INTERIORS WELCOME... f loor i n g | beds | fur n itu re | ligh tin g | h ome fur n ish i n g s to the latest edition of Community Voice! James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified 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. your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £110 Large Load [email protected] 01530 271186 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Shackerstone Fields, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DE The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck!

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Ib stock • Elli stown Battra • He m • R ather avenst • Swe one • pston Hugg e • Ne lescot wton e • Ba Burgo gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snares eath Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! tone Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last Many of you correctly identified our month! He was spotted by many, hiding mystery local landmark as the ruins of behind the advert for ‘Jeff Fowkes Wheels Ltd’, on page 19. The first Bradgate House, in ’s largest correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community and most popular country park, Bradgate Voice hat’ was sent in by Paula Gretton of Park. The house was the birthplace and Ibstock, who will receive a early home of Lady Jane Grey (1537 – £10 GIFT VOUCHER! 1554) who was Queen of for just But where is he this month? If you spot him, nine days. send us your details, and which advert he is hiding This month’s prize has been won by behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ Louise Hughes and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Sheryl from The Old School Tearooms, Ibstock CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE and assisted by young customer Lydia Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH Tilbury (see their advert on page 4). Tel: 01530 267344 Let’s see how well you do with this Email: [email protected] month’s landmark! www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

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page 3 the voice Have you ever looked at the building on the corner of High Street and Grange Ibstock National School as it is today... IBSTOCK NATIONAL SCHOOL: Local history on the High Street Road in Ibstock, noticed its slate plaque The Ibstock Business Centre marked ‘National School 1818’, and wondered about its early history? When the school opened almost exactly 200 years ago, in September 1818, there was already a small school in the village for paying pupils. Two poor boys received a free education there under the terms of Thomas Clare’s will of 1731, and by 1789 Ibstock’s rector Revd Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, Spencer Madan was paying for another six poor 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or boys to attend. See Sence Accounting’s main advert is on page 9! home visits at a time to suit your needs Ibstock’s population in 1818 was nearly 1,000, including about 120 children aged between 5 What we do: and 10. Free education for eight boys didn’t Need to get noticed? • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes stretch far. There was a Sunday school attached Latitude is a new design and print • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? to the parish church, which was free and open service based in Ibstock, providing to all children, but it would take a long time to • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation professional expertise from initial learn anything by attending one day each week. • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of concepts through to final print with The Church of England was a firm supporter of personal service and specialist advice Contact Sue Stanyard education for the working classes, and in 1811 every step of the way. e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk it formed the National Society for Promoting How far does your Community Voice travel? Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 To find out more call us on: the Education of the Poor in the Principles of Here at The Community Voice, we love to find out just the Established Church (known as the National how far our magazine travels, especially during the holiday 01530 267344 Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. Society). Rector Spencer Madan supported Registered in England 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, season. 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE the society’s aims, and wanted to open a So, if you find yourself reading The Community Voice whilst National School in Ibstock, run on the system relaxing by the pool, perched on a pyramid or riding in a rickshaw, recommended by the Society. There would please let us know. Not that we wouldn’t take you at your word, be one schoolmaster, and over 100 children. of course, but photographic evidence is required. A prize will be, The master would teach the older and more once again, awarded to the owner of most travelled copy. Last advanced children, known as monitors, and QUALITY DESIGN & PRINT SERVICES year’s winners ‘clocked up’ an amazing 10, 000 miles! the monitors would teach the younger and less 57 HIGH STREET • IBSTOCK • LE67 6LH Happy travelling! E: [email protected] BA (Hons), Lic Ac, MBAcC, RGN advanced children. Lynn Kirby Madan purchased 256 square yards of land on TRADITIONAL High Street in May 1818, and engaged Robert ACUPUNCTURE Keightley, a builder from Leicester, to build a PRACTITIONER school and a schoolmaster’s house for £304, which was to open by 29th September. Madan www.acupuncture.org.uk contributed £200, and collected donations for Tel: 07977 928895 the remainder. He also provided an annual or 01530 267300 donation towards running costs. Initially the boys were taught reading, writing and arithmetic, while the girls were taught reading, writing and needlework. Aucott & By 1832 the National School was teaching 80 boys and 50 girls. The preference of parents Thomas to educate boys rather than girls is typical, and SECOND HAND BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD seen in most towns and villages in this period. They would have paid about a penny a week 57 High Street, Ibstock, for each child. Leics LE67 6LH Pony As Ibstock’s population grew, the National Telephone: 01530 267385 School was extended in 1872, 1876 and 1891. Email: [email protected] book Grange Road School was built in 1895 for all specialist www.aucott.com its infants, to ease the continuing pressure. The original building on High Street continued Second Look Photography to educate many of Ibstock’s ‘junior’ children until 1925 (and evacuees for a brief period during World War II), alongside the new council UK Passport Photos school, built in 1906 on Melbourne Road. £5.50 This research will form part of a parish history of Ibstock, which will be published by Same Day! Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust in 57, High Street, Ibstock Guaranteed to pass the strict biometric standards 2020. Pam Fisher is leading the research for the Also; Visa, I.D, Driving Licence, Blue Badge etc. Tel: 01530 267310 Trust, and can be contacted on 0116 252 5722, TRADITIONAL HOME Adults • Children • Babies • Family Shoots COOKED FOOD email [email protected].

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Change can feel uncomfortable for any of us and moving to online Dove Bank Primary School – Cheque Handover bookkeeping can seem a daunting prospect, but help is at hand! On the 13th of June, Cadeby Homes Limited donated a total sum of £3000 to Dove Bank Primary school If your business is currently expanding, you may This is what a satisfied client recently had to say to buy new outdoor furniture. The team visited the school to hand over the giant cheque, with Borough very well be considering such a move to help you about our services; councillor Bill Crooks in attendance. keep track of your financial data. This is the perfect “I have recently moved to Sence and as a time for you to take advantage of our expertise, business owner, doing most things myself, After receiving a call from parent Richard without hesitation, Cadeby Homes agreed to in order to achieve this goal; saving you time and I needed an accountant that provided me Smith, who was calling on behalf of the school help fund the scheme. Without their support, LYNDA’S 45th money and improving your efficiency. to see whether local businesses were able to we couldn’t possibly have managed to have with services and advice as well as offering Here at Sence Accounting, we have a great deal contribute in buying new furniture for the completed the project so quickly.” me ways to improve my efficiency. of experience at guiding clients, step-by-step, playground, the directors were more than ANNUAL SALE RAISES FUNDS FOR through this process. We can support you and I have recently moved my whole business happy to help. Building next to their existing your business to achieve a stress-free transition from a more traditional admin process to development site in Nailstone, Cadeby Homes HEATHER CHURCH to a fully online accounts system. We don’t a fully online tool called Quickbooks with have a new site, ‘Longacre View’ consisting stop there either! We strive to build up a great Sence. It has been painless and helpful of 5 new properties, being built opposite the TOWER FUND relationship with all of our clients, so that we and I can now access my accounts on the school and following their company values, they This year’s annual event, have a good understanding of each individual go through my phone and even file all my wanted to be able to give something back to the organised by Heather’s Lynda situation and set of needs. To achieve this we receipts and expenses in real time as they community. Hodges and her family and spend time with our clients, both in person and happen. The team at Sence have been great friends was a great success. also as support at the end of the telephone, for Director of Cadeby Homes Limited, Louis and very helpful throughout and I would www.senceaccounting.co.uk The lovely sunny weather (not any day-to-day enquiries. We even offer 1- 2- 1 Massarella said “Cadeby Homes are pleased recommend any other business to do the [email protected] marred by a very short rain- training for online bookkeeping solutions. to be able to support a local primary school. same.” 01530 267320 With us building just opposite the school, we shower!) helped this terrific effort With our support you will be able to embrace the SenceAccounting were looking for a way to give something to raise funds totalling an amazing growing technology and feel comfortable and Why not call us to arrange a coffee and a chat back to the local community without the £1250.50. This will be donated confident using one of the many online systems to discover what we can do for you and your @senceaccounting currently available. business? request from a 106 contribution, and this to Heather Parish Church tower Sence Accounting Limited turned out to be the perfect opportunity. fund. The ‘team’ jumped straight If it helps the children, then we are more than back into action to prepare for the delighted to be able to help in any way we can.” annual village ‘Scarecrow Festival’. Pictured above is director of Cadeby Homes Stalls and refreshments were, Commenting on the donation received, Limited, Louis Massarella, PA Tracey Grant and once again, available her Heather headteacher, Fiona Shields said, “We are so Borough Councillor Bill Crooks, along with some home from 9.00am until dusk for grateful to the team at Cadeby for their very of the children from Dove Bank Primary school. the duration of the festival, with generous donation to the school. We were Also pictured are the blue benches which was all proceeds going towards local looking to purchase new outdoor seating purchased with the money donated by Cadeby good causes. to further enhance our school grounds, and Homes.

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I with offices in Ashby de la Zouch and Council) above it in hierarchy. As it is the authority closest to the people, parish councils are invariably the S T C first place people will go with their concerns. O N a newly opened showroom in If you’ve never been to a parish council meeting before, you may be forgiven for thinking that parish C U K O Coalville. We offer a range of both councillors are a group of (probably older) people who meet now and then in a draughty village hall. We do C PA R I S H make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community. The most common topics that parish straight and curved stairlifts from councils get involved with are planning matters (they are statutory consultees), managing the open spaces leading manufacturers, and always and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities for our residents. Though on our own, IBSTOCK PARISH we have limited powers to make decisions we have the ability to negotiate with those other organisations COUNCIL ensure that each one is made to that do make the final decisions (such as the district/county council, health authorities, police etc) as they The next meetings of your measure for perfect suitability for know that a parish council gives the best reflection of how a community feels about something, and its views will be taken seriously. Parish Council will be held on every customer. As a councillor, I do take pride in seeing what we have achieved and done to date, and am hopeful and Tuesday 7th August 2018 excited for the visions we have as a council, for projects for the parish. We can only represent the people and Tuesday 4th Sept 2018 FREE stairlift assessment of the community, if they work with us and communicate with us. We are the first to know when someone doesn’t agree with something, or are unhappy about a decision made, but how often do you think of an commencing at 7.00pm at We pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment, carried out in the comfort of your own home. idea, something that would benefit the community, or something you would like to see in the parish, an Battram Access Centre, Battram Happy & Delighted Customers event you would like to take place or a better way of doing something, or a solution to an ongoing problem. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit our until further notice. We are proud of our many positive customers reviews Drop us a line, however simple or complex, we are always happy to listen and talk. We know we will never showroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any of All members of the public welcome. within the Age UK business directory and through please everyone as we all have differing needs and opinions, but we do try... if you don’t talk to us, we our stairlifts on display. can’t help. www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock independent review site feefo. Yours sincerely, Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and do Stuart – Chairman (2018-2019) not align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This gives us great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options to I’ve got the freedom of my home back... suit individual client requirements, even in the most “I felt so frustrated at not being able to use the upstairs challenging of complex situations within a home. Along rooms in my home and unhappy that I had to have with our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a range my bed in my front room, instead of sleeping in my of associated products to help with varying disabilities, own bedroom, but I no longer felt safe using the stairs. IT’S SHOW TIME! LAKESIDE WILLS AND such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track hoists, rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and mobility My stairs are quite steep and narrow and I was Ibstock Country Fair 2018 • Sunday 19th August FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD scooters. doubtful if a stair lift could be fitted, but they came It’s that time of year again, when the organisers of this popular local and measured up and everything was dealt with and event, focus their thoughts and efforts into another Ibstock Country Trusted Aftercare and Service fitted in no time at all! Everyone was extremely Fair; this year being the 23rd show! SPONSORS No matter what time of day, we are committed to offering helpful, polite and pleasant to have in my home and 24/7 support and have engineers on call 365 days a year. the results could not be better. They have added to their already impressive list of attractions, making this year bigger and better We even use GPS technology to locate and assign an than ever; bringing with it something to interest and entertain all the family, on Sunday 19th August, engineer to a breakdown within hours. Our aftercare I would certainly recommend Candor to anyone at the Pretoria Road site (LE67 6LR) IBSTOCK considering a stair lift.’’ packages including flexible yet comprehensive warranty Attractions will include, falconry, archery, air rifles, sheepdog and gun dog demonstrations. Add and service options for that added reassurance. Mrs M, Hugglescote to these, ferret racing, Terrier - Lurcher show and racing, exemption dog show, model aircraft COUNTRY FAIR Ibstock based Will Writing business, display, trade and charity stalls, a large craft marquee, along with children’s rides and entertainment and the whole family will be kept amused for hours. Other attractions include displays by a heavy Lakeside Wills & Financial Services horse team and a poultry and rare breeds exhibition, which all add to the country atmosphere. Ltd, is proud to be associated with Ibstock Country Fair which this year Browse around the various vintage and military vehicles, tractors and stationary engines on show, takes place on Sunday 19th August. along with the fine display of working showman steam engines. There will be a wonderful array of Mini’s, VW’s and classic cars, plus displays by a variety of groups and organisations. If you still have Come along to the fabulous event at a any energy left, bring along your dog and have a go in the ‘Fun Dog Show’, open to anyone, with the heart of the local community, you’re entries being taken on the day. sure to have a fabulous day. While you’re Visit • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk to arrange a FREE stairlift there come and see us on the Lakeside This year, they welcome back Ibstock Brick Brass Band, who will be entertaining the crowds Wills & Financial Services Ltd stand, assessment or call us on 0330 100 4564 around the refreshment area, during the afternoon. Refreshments will be available throughout the we’re always please to see existing & day, from various food outlets and the beer tent will ensure that you’ll keep your cool when the new clients for a chat. Scotlands Industrial Estate • London Road • Coalville • Leicestershire LE67 3JJ. heat is on! The organisers promise a full day of entertainment, that will provide value for money. [email protected] • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk Add to this a bit of sunshine and they hope to attract record crowds, which in turn will help all the Sue Stanyard charities involved. Lakeside Wills m: 07826 097079 We are delighted to have recently Gates open at 10.30am. Admission to the fair is £5.00 for adults, £2.00 for children and £13.00 been awarded the Which? Trusted for a family of four (2 Adults and 2 Children of 14yrs and under). Concessions are £4.00. There is e: [email protected] Trader accreditation plenty of free car parking on site. w: lakesidewills.co.uk the voice page 12 page 13 the voice FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST? Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)

Photo: Kevin Wright Market Bosworth Country Show REVIEW Thousands of visitors enjoyed a sweltering 129th Market Cowerslane Melody in reserve. The young handler class was won by Bosworth Country Show on Sunday 1st July. The dogs and horses Jessica Evans. ACROSS DOWN were given extra care to ensure they enjoyed their day too. 1. Goddess of love (5) 1. Asinine (7) Shetland ponies were back at the Show for the first time in a few years. 3. Revoke (7) 2. Satire (7) The Equestrian Stunt and Tackless Show given by Guido Louis and his Mr & Mrs L Gregory’s stallion Brewards Planet was the overall champion 7. Floor show (7) 3. Turn on an axis (6) 3 horses gave a thrilling and heart stopping display as he stood on the of both the standard and miniature classes with Mr & Mrs G Smith’s THE ODD ONE OUT! 9. Oversight (5) 4. Unguent (5) saddles and balanced between 2 galloping horses. Guido also showed ponies Champlers Mimosa in standard reserve and Robin’s Brae Tilly the Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”? 10. Last letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 5. Mischievous fairy (3) his deep and trusting relationship he has developed with his horses in his champion of the miniatures in overall reserve. 11. Rising warm air current (7) 6. Live (5) A) The flamboyant former frontman of the rock band ‘Queen’. work with the 3 horses working together while loose in the arena. 13. Symbol of disgrace or infamy (6) 8. Transience (7) Judges in the Flower Show had their work cut out with over 500 entries, B) Mickey Mouse’s dog. 14. Sour (6) 12. Gruesome (7) Displays by Bob Hogg and Canine Partners showed how dogs can be one of the biggest displays of flowers, home baking and crafts in recent trained to help people whether a shepherd on the Fells or a person with C) American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and 18. Inscrutable (7) 15. Explanation (7) years.– Suzanne Baker’s machine made dress won the Leicester Mercury 20. Type of snake (5) 16. Forceful and extreme (7) disabilities getting dressed. Children and adults enjoyed meeting the Trophy for Best Exhibit in Show, Margaret Spence repeated last year’s other food products. hounds from 3 different packs and the fun dog show was well supported. 21. Photo book (5) 17. Educational institution (6) win with the most points in Floral Art Section, Mr and Mrs D North D) Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, fertility, prosperity and 23. Luxurious (7) 18. Intone (5) A beautiful display of side saddle riding, heavy horses and Shetland ponies, gained most points in the flower and vegetable classes as did Zach Findlay victory. 24. Commotion (7) 19. Musical speed (5) especially the miniature Shetlands, wowed the crowds. The Pony Club in the children’s section. Best first time exhibitor was Mrs Barbara Lowe 25. Restorative (5) 22. Saloon (3) ran a show jumping competition for young riders. Particularly popular with wins with her cakes and jam. with the spectators was the Costume Concours D’Elegance class won by Trade stands were kept busy all day, especially those selling ice creams Jennie Daniels on Tilly wearing a beautiful Victorian habit. Lizzie Harris and cold drinks. The Fantoms 60’s music added to the great holiday took the side saddle championship with her chestnut gelding Wild West atmosphere as visitors were treated to a demonstration by Nuneaton with Carolyn Walters on Atlantic Traveller in reserve. Dog Training Club, exhibitions of vintage tractors, classic cars including FitSteps® A great turnout of more than 25 heavy horses included a Percheron and minis of all ages and World War II military vehicles. Turweston helicopters 2 Suffolk Punches plus the Shires. 2 Shire fillies took the Championship had a quick turnaround all day as they took people up for a short ride dance places, Woodhouse Phenomenon for Mr L. M. Fountain with Mr Yates’s over the area. exercise class Get fit and feelFAB-U-LOUS with our fun and friendly classes, devised by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ When you realise that you have won 1st prize! stars Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe. Combining simple steps from all your favourite ballroom and latin Grow and show! dances, from jive and samba to tango and waltz, with NO PARTNER REQUIRED, to give a top-to-toe IBSTOCK HORTICULTURAL AND CRAFT SHOW work-out that burns calories and improves cardio SATURDAY 18th AUGUST fitness, tone, flexibility and balance. You don’t necessarily need to ‘know your onions’ to take part in Beginners welcome • Just £4 per class the Ibstock Horticultural and Craft Show! MONDAYS 7.30pm MITCH SHAW @ Moira village hall GENERAL BUILDER This friendly annual show, run by local growers, is to be held at The TUESDAYS 9.45am All building work undertaken Palace, High Street, Ibstock, on Saturday 18th August. The show is @ Moira village hall open to all who grow their own flowers and veg or who make their EXTENSIONS WEDS 6.15pm ALTERATIONS own produce. People of all ages and levels of expertise are invited and @ Ibstock Palace encouraged to submit their entries into the large variety of classes Community Centre PLASTERING available. In addition to classes for flowers and vegetables, the categories CALL/ TEXT: FREE ESTIMATES include such diversities as baking, jam-making and photography. great village event, showcasing the fruits of the labour of other locals! 07562 331041 Light refreshments will be served until 4.00pm. Trophies and prizes will Tel: 01530 260169 Entries are accepted on the day of the show from 8.30 am until 11.15 am. Facebook: @FitStepswithRose or 07969 353284 The entry fee is 30p per class and completely free for young exhibitors, be awarded to the winners at 4.30pm. under 14 years. The public viewing starts at 2.30pm, after the judging of Brochures, scheduling the classes and outlining all section rules, are the exhibits has taken place. So, even if you’re not a budding Mary Berry available from Ibstock Business Centre, 57 High Street and various local or an aspiring Geoff Hamilton, come along to The Palace and enjoy a outlets. For more details contact Mr M Seager on Tel: 01530 261058. When responding to an advert please mention you saw it in ‘The Community Voice!’ the voice page 14 page 15 the voice WIN 2 FREE TICKETS for August’s film night at Ibstock Palace The Palace, Ibstock presents the film ‘Finding Your Feet’ on Friday 17th August (See the Palace events diary for more details) High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS QUESTION: FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: To which community activity does MONDAY TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am-3.30pm. Bridget Smith on (0116) Bif take her sister? for any event, please contact The Palace Tel: 2318720 or (07912) 480959. 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst Telephone or email your answer to the question above to Hannah or Jayne improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact the door’ (subject to availability) or reserved Michelle on (07887) 678367. on 01530 267344 or [email protected] to have a chance of on the telephone. Tickets can also be purchased TUESDAY winning TWO FREE tickets for the film night at at our regular Saturday Community Mornings. Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 The Palace, one of the oldest surviving cinemas in the country. Please check with ticket outlet to avoid or 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. disappointment. Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm-6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged First correct entry drawn from the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be the lucky winner! 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: [email protected] Friday 17th August Yoga Class – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on FILM NIGHT - ‘Finding Your Feet’ (PG13). When 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay. ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. Remember you can view all is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in WEDNESDAY Could you spare a few hours each month to help out at previous issues of London with her estranged, older sister, Bif. The two could 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program not be more different; Sandra is a fish out of water next to to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on THE PALACE COMMUNITY CENTRE, IBSTOCK? ‘The Community Voice’ her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling. But different (07887) 678367. on our website at is just what Sandra needs at the moment, and she reluctantly Falls Prevention Class – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please The Palace is always looking for people to join its wonderful team of volunteers, who help out with its events. They staff www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ the bar, serve teas, work on the door and help set-up and clear away, among many other varied tasks. lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along. she starts finding her feet. Starring Timothy Spall and Imelda Simply click on ‘Back Issues’ and select ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by In addition to all these vital duties, we are currently looking for someone who is willing to undertake the specific Staunton. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] which month you’d like to see again! Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on (01530) ROLE OF TREASURER Saturday 18th August 262400 for more details. Whilst the general day-to-day financial affairs of The Palace are undertaken by other members of the committee and the THE IBSTOCK HORTICULTURAL AND CRAFT THURSDAY administration team, a treasurer would be required spend a few hours each month to: SHOW. Entries will be accepted on Saturday from 8.30am Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm-3.00pm. to 11.15am. Public viewing will start at 2.30pm onwards. Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 8343239. • Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure IBSTOCK ‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 they are legal, constitutional and within accepted Trophies and prize money awarded at 4.30pm. Entry fee 281831 or e.mail [email protected] accounting practice. (These measures are already in place, If you feel that you could per class is 30p (children under 14 are free). See brochure, help out with this, or any BOWLING CLUB FRIDAY but need maintaining) other volunteering role at We are looking for sponsors for the available from Ibstock Business Centre, 57 High Street, Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216. • Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial the Palace, please contact Ibstock and various village locations, for all section rules. Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap procedures are in place. 2019 season! Gary on 01530 262400 For more details contact Mr M Seager on Tel: 01530 261058. 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle • Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/ We do have spaces available for School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, returns for submission to the accountant each year. for more details. Friday 31st August (07949) 121442 or [email protected] advertising boards around the green. MONTHLY BINGO – NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY! The boards are to be provided by the PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Doors A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. sponsor (1.20 x 90cm max) displayed open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm! Licensed bar and Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. at an annual charge of £200. Any refreshments. Everyone welcome. SATURDAY ‘DO YOU other type of sponsorship would be Community Morning at the Palace. Every Saturday (except the Saturday 8th September 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and considered by the club. IBSTOCK COMMUNITY CHOIR in Concert. The associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you HEAR We play in the Coalville and District Concert starts at 7.30pm. For more details contact Alison on would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced MY VOICE?’ Don’t just have a clean carpet - Have a Spotless one! league, Hinckley Triple League and Tel: 01530 261003. goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. have regular Saturday Fixtures from With guest soloists: • Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours around Leicestershire, so we cover the Alexandra Gamble • Safe and non-toxic Ask us to local and wider areas of Leicestershire. Alex Lamb • Fully insured clean 3 rooms The Club is open to new membership The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial Choir Leader – Marion Simpson • Oriental rugs / leather cleaning and we’ll clean hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, Accompanist– Alex Lamb the 4th for from juniors to seniors and is quite Tel • 01530 587242 successful in it’s matches, Coaching is SATURDAY spotlesslycleancarpets.co.uk FREE kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, also available. 8TH SEPTEMBER Main Street • Newton Burgoland full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous We are located on Leicester Road, 7.30 p.m. @ THE PALACE Ibstock, at the rear of The Miners types of events. High Street, Ibstock Welfare. TICKETS £7.00 SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS Available from: When responding to one Should you require any further Alison Wright – 261003 of our adverts please information do not hesitate in Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements Marion Simpson – 450217 contacting us via Paul Pugsley. 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the voice page 16 page 17 the voice Mystery solved! But can you solve CARPETS BATTRAM another local history mystery? Our new address is: We had a great response to our quest to discover the origin of the enamel badge We Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, BOWLS CLUB had a great response to our quest to discover the origin of the enamel badge bearing Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW the initials M.C.L.C.C (featured as our ‘Mystery Object’ in June’s edition). Several Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] NEW MEMBERS WELCOME readers suggested, quite logically, that it might be connected to the town cricket club Tuesday evenings from 6pm or even a local colliery. However, Jennifer Watkins, nee Fowkes, called to inform us Open April to October that the initials denoted the ‘Motor Cycle and Light Car Club, Ibstock District.’; a bygone group of local motoring enthusiasts. Experienced or novice... The badges would have been attached to the vehicles of the club members. Jennifer is the owner of an identical badge, come and meet the members which was dug up in her back garden of her home on Chapel and have a try at Lawn Bowling! Street. This find was not just coincidental, as Mrs Watkins also shares a family connection with this piece of local history. Her Chapel Street home was formerly owned her father, Harry • Open to mixed membership Fowkes, whose parents ran the Ibstock Cycle Co at another Our opening times are: Chapel Street premises, just a few doors away. The shop, The Large Monday 9.00 am till 5.30pm • Licenced bar and good facilities Ibstock Cycle Co was established around 1920. When Harry Tuesday 9.00 am till 5.30pm selection of Wednesday Closed • Fixtures throughout the season joined the family firm, it became known as ‘Ibstock Cycle and Thursday 9.00 am till 5.30pm Motor Co., reflecting the increased demand for motor vehicles carpets at Friday 9.00 am till 5.30pm • Social Events at that time. The Fowkes family, as many of you will be aware, Saturday 8.30 am till 3.00pm continue, to this day, to run an auto business in the village. Sunday Closed our new Thank you for all of your suggestions and responses to this Closed every Bank Holiday and between Terrace Road, Ellistown LE67 1GD premises. 1-2pm for lunch on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri feature. Can anyone shed any light onto this month’s ‘Mystery 01530 243928 Object’, sent in by regular reader, Mr John Bond? www.chrystecarpets.co.uk www.battrambowlsclub.weebly.com

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An amazing set of results were celebrated and with future growth, this is predicted to rise at a special leavers assembly at Ibstock to 360 over the next few years. Marsdens Kitchens are • STRUCTURAL Junior School, marking the end of the a small local business The nominations for the Governors ACE ALTERATIONS academic year and to say ‘well-done and award are prepared by the year 6 teachers based in Ibstock covering farewell’ to a very high achieving year of AND EXTENSIONS anonymously and then forwarded to the the . UNDERTAKEN pupils. members of the governing body. Governors We are a family owned, then voted for the child they felt most embodied • FULL SURVEY AND The Year 6 children leaving Ibstock Junior family operated the school ethos to Achieve, Collaborate and PLANNING SERVICE School have achieved the best results in the construction business school’s history! This group of children started Enjoy (ACE). • SUPPLY & FIT KITCHENS with many years of four years ago, at the same time as the current AND BEDROOMS This year all four nominations were very strong experience building headteacher, Mr Lewin and during that time the and each one would have been a worthy extensions and orangeries • BESPOKE JOINERY school has changed massively. For the fourth winner of this award. The fact that one child year in a row, the school has outperformed the for new and existing stood in such a strong field is further proof that clients. No matter how county and the national average, with 77% of they are a deserving winner. The child chosen • A FAMILY OWNED AND big or small, from single children working at the expected standard for was Kelsie James (see photograph). Kelsie was RUN BUSINESS their age and 13% achieving above the national story to new builds, we deemed to have achieved well academically • QUALITY PRODUCTS average in reading, writing and mathematics. can complete on time through a determined attitude and by striving FROM THE FINEST Mr Lewin expressed his pride in the school and most importantly to improve. It was felt that she had taken MANUFACTURERS and praised the collaboration of pupils, parents advantage of every learning opportunity that on budget. and staff which has resulted in these excellent • OUR OWN TRUSTED had been available. We offer free estimates outcomes. TEAM OF PLASTERERS, Kelsie has represented the school in sporting to try new experiences, with an admirable ‘can on any project so get in PLUMBERS, TILERS The year 6 children were also the first cohort events and extra-curricular activities and do’ attitude to life! Kelsie has also proved to be touch with us via an AND ELECTRICIANS to use the new £2 million extension of 6 rooms, demonstrated a positive, motivated approach caring, kind and compassionate towards her email or phone call. which is situated behind the original 1906 whilst being supportive and inclusive within the peers; sensitive to the needs and feelings of school building. This has helped the school to team. She has been a valued member of the others and a good friend and learning partner expand from 211 pupils to 303 pupils next year, school parliament and has shown a willingness to everyone. MARSDENS KITCHENS 101a High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LJ For all our latest You can also find us on Tel Steve Marsden 07872 558932 • Leighton Marsden 07540 784361 project news, mybuilder.com Your guarantee Email: [email protected] • Web: marsdenskitchens.com follow us on: of quality & craftsmanship. A SPONSORED WALK... Did the idea originate in Ibstock? 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WOODSTONE MEADOW Sam perfectly illustrates the way to success at a ato Here at the Community Voice, we with diabetes to understand their condition. love a local success story and Sam This took a period of around 9 months, www.williamshomes.co.uk during which time Sam started to work at Rennocks is definitely a perfect the bookstore, Waterstones, as a way to illustration of this. (Please pardon Assisted secure a regular income. the pun!) Scheme During this time, he realised that he really The wonderful work of this local book wanted to pursue a career as an illustrator illustrator now appears in several children’s MIXED MATERIAL and began to send his work out to various books. Sam’s reputation is growing fast This chic collection agencies. Perseverance paid off and he and the demand for his work is increasing. of mosaics is by was contacted by the international agency, Examples of his work include publications no means short of ‘Lemonade’. They helped to secure some luxurious character, as far afield as France, South Korea and contracts for him, on the strength of his created from a America. They include children’s magazines, portfolio. mix of contemporary interactive ‘board’ books for younger materials including glass, metal natural children and even card games. Sam has since been commissioned to produce a series of activity books and games stone and quartz. His love of art and drawing was encouraged Bring a breath of for children by the French publisher, ‘Auzou’. fresh air into your a to oa by his mum from an early age. Having an interior wall spaces .am t .m aptitude for artwork herself, she soon Still working at Waterstones, Sam started with a captivating recognised the talent in her young son. to work on a children’s book of his own. look that will last Completing, on average, one page per week, Following ‘A’ levels at Ashby School, Sam The book, with an ‘under-the-sea’ theme, is a lifetime. cu omt o the book took around 4 months to finish. He continued his education at DMU (De designed to help younger readers to get to duly sent it away to as many publishers as he oom tac Monfort University) Leicester. Here he grips with the alphabet, using Sam’s amusing ELEMENTS could, and his hard work eventually resulted studied graphic design, all aspects of printing, and colourful illustrations and simple, yet A mix of om in what you see in the photograph! Only in fine art, and photography, before finally entertaining, text (also written by Sam!). natural stone stores in America, at the moment, the book graduating from Plymouth University, in and glass is available in the UK on ‘Amazon’ and also Sam now has several larger projects in the pieces can 2010, with a BA in Illustration. be used u a cotact on ‘Blackwell’s Online Bookshop’. Interest pipeline and we hope to catch up with him to provide o His first professional contract was with the from independent bookshops may soon see in the near future to report further on his a feature awamom.co.u NHS, illustrating a booklet helping children it available in stores here too. flourishing career. wall or splashback in any bathroom, kitchen or W living area. e a sto lso q ck g ual oo an ity d d B Top COME & SEE OUR NEW Beautiful, decorative ark soil Mu te Ask l a u ch Sl s fo ! e info r mo lu TILE SHOWROOM rma re B aggregates delivered tion l 100’s of floor and wall tiles to choose from, ntra ceramic and porcelain, special kitchen tile Ce displays... all at very competitive prices. straight to your door. Brochures available to take away, call in today to see our new display! Available in both loose tipper lorry loads and bulk bags.

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ate very 2nd onday of the onth (On the A447 near the Gate Inn) eeting dates during 201 ALSO WANTED th uly 13th August 10th September • All Gold & Silver Jewellery Including Scrap & Broken Items th ctober 12th ovember 10th ecember • We pay more the highest prices in the area. ime rop in anytime between 3pm 5pm uest Speakers from 3.30pm • Costume Jewellery Environmentally Friendly QUALITY BEEF, • All Coins chalk and mineral paint. enue Coalville Library It is & igh Street, Coalville L67 3A • Militaria & Medals Zero VOC Solvent Free with no odour. • Stamps We can also paint your own tired PORK & LAMB e are a new community support group in the oalville • Watches furniture. Please ask for more details. area and would like to invite anybody affected by diabetes to attend • Silver & Silver Plate

he mission of the group is to provide a regular meeting • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. place for people affected by diabetes and to share BARBECUE PACKS information and experiences Free valuations everyday - Over 40 years experience e welcome interest from people living with diabetes, friends, family and carers 50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EE FROM £10 f you would like further information please contact • ill rown ice hair Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays • el mail billbrowngmailcom 10.00am - 4.00pm home visits available FREE DELIVERY CALL 07792974309 Telephone: Gavin 07957 274597 or Meg 07792 511012 Public car park to rear of shop Free parking from 3pm everyday and all day Sunday the voice page 26 page 27 the voice HANDYMAN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PS 755 Garry Johnson • Fencing • Slabbing • Block Paving Bardon Safer Neighbourhood Team, Coalville Police Station, • Electrical & Plumbing , Leics LE67 3QG • All Property Email: [email protected] Maintenance Undertaken Tel: 0116 2222222 • www.leics.police.uk TELEPHONE: 01530 450381 Leicestershire Police, with the support The campaign is supported by a range Ivan Ould, Cabinet Member for 07722 993326 from partners, has launched its yearly of organisations including Leicester Community Safety at Leicestershire Hi, I am Kate Choppen and I am a Hypnotherapist, OldPain2Go® Practitioner ‘Safer Summer’ campaign today, Friday City, Leicestershire County and County Council, added: “The summer and Occupational Therapist. I support individuals to make long lasting 1 June, in the aim to keep people safe Rutland County councils, the police and period should be a time enjoyed by all, 18.291_2 CV Handyman Maintenance_50x60.indd 1 15/04/2018 08:48 changes to their lives; whether they want to be free of physical pain or they during the summer months. the county’s seven district authorities. so it is important to be tolerant of the wish to make changes to the way they feel about themselves. occasional BBQ or party. This year, the campaign will focus on Superintendent Shane O’Neill, Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool for making positive, lasting changes to the “It’s important to tolerate and respect four key areas based on crimes that Neighbourhood Policing Lead at way you want to think, want to feel and want to be. I specialise in supporting normally peak during the summer Leicestershire Police said: “The aim your neighbours – so if you’re planning individuals who are unsure and nervous about hypnosis. You will set the pace months. These topics include online of the Safer Summer campaign is to to have friends over in the summer, safety, burglary, antisocial and nuisance ensure that everyone has a safe and please be considerate and let your and are fully in control. You can freely talk to me throughout the hypnosis. behaviour and personal safety. enjoyable summer. By taking a few neighbours know too.” OldPain2Go® is a one off treatment session, which switches off the alert The force will publish a number of simple steps you can to help to protect As well as the campaign, Leicestershire signal to the brain for old, no longer necessary pain. I will work with you until social media messages on a different yourself and your property. Police will be attending a number of the pain is removed or turned down to a level you can live with. theme each day to help prevent crime “We ask that people look out for our local events throughout the summer #SaferSummer on our social media This methodology does not use hypnosis and can only be used once your and antisocial behaviour during the messages throughout June, July and period and will be encouraging accounts. You can also find out which pain has been diagnosed by a medical practitioner. summer. Some of these messages will August, and share them with your communities to come and speak to local events our officers will be local officers and have a photograph, attending on our Events page: leics. include safety at home, what to do if friends and relatives. We will also be I Can Support You to Navigate Issues Such as: you are going away, alcohol and drugs, promoting these through our social using the hashtag #CopASelfie. police.uk/events how to stay safe online and respecting media accounts with the #SaferSummer For further information on the Thanks • OldPain2Go® • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Exam Nerves • Confidence • Body Confidence your neighbours. and at local community events.” Safer Summer campaign follow Garry • Phobias • Work Related Stress • Performance Anxiety • Public Speaking • Unwanted Habits • Sleep Difficulties/Insomnia • Feeling Overwhelmed and So Much More...

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IS ILLNESS, INJURY OR LACK OF TIME PREVENTING YOU FROM EXERCISING YOUR DOGS? Robert J Dutton Your local Plumbers, Heating and Drainage Engineers NEWS FROM... DIARY DATES Le Williams Walks help b BALLIAMO prvidin afffrdabe, njyabe St Denys Church walks  yur bhalf. Boiler Service BELLY DANCE from £60 Ibstock  Fully Insured inc. VAT Tuesdays 7.30pm BARDON Discount For Block Booking Weekly Sunday services: 11.00am  DBS Checked First Sunday in every month: 10.30am  at Dethick Hall, Hartshorne All age worship  16 Years Experience New term starts 21st August PARK  1-2-1 Walks Weds 8th August: 2.00pm – 4.00pm  NDAM Qualified Chat & Craft at the Church PRICES Sat 8th September: 2.00pm £6 30 min walk ➤ Boiler installation, service & repairs Gas & LPG We welcome CHAPEL ➤ Central heating systems beginners Teddy bear parachute jump £8 45 min walk WORSHIP SERVICE: THURSDAY ART CLASS: Come and ring the bells! ➤ Plumbing for new builds & renovations and returners £ 60 min walk ➤ All drainage jobs undertaken The first Sunday in every month at Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Sun 9th September: 11.00am 10 of all shapes, ➤ Gas fire installations & inspections 10.00am. Our gatherings are fairly informal. Walks tailored to suit each dogs needs Rededication of the bells ➤ Complete bathroom & kitchen installations undertaken sizes and ages (16+) Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A 511), Bardon Road by the Bishop of Leicester Contact 07939645177 ➤ Free, no obligation quotations (A 511) and Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicester-bound (eastbound) carriageway for fun, of the A 511 road and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres. There is a large car fitness and St John the Baptist FORMERLY OF ‘HAIR BY JOSEPHINE’ park at the back. Heather All major credit cards accepted Established 1965 friends. For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on Tel: Sun 5th August: 10.30am www.robertjdutton.co.uk BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01530 242526. Special all age worship service Kate Tel: 01509 502402 Contact Rose 07562 331041 (£6 per class) to mark the end of the village festival week Sun 5th August: 12 noon – 3.30pm Heath Church Fete Hairdressing Did you know that the Community Voice can distribute PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE DATES FOR OUR Sat 1st September: 10.00am – 4.00pm MOBILE SEPTEMBER 2018 ISSUE ARE Day of traditional crafts HAIR your marketing leaflets? The Crown Inn, Heather STYLIST Deadline date for bookings is Friday 17th August From just £30 per thousand you can reach over 14000 households. From Thurs 6th until Sun 9th September PLEASE CALL OR MESSAGE ME ON Deadline for copy is Tuesday 21st August both churches are open for ‘Heritage’ days 07845 288324 For more details call 01530 267344 (including ‘Ride & Stride’ on Sat 8th Sept) All aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home or email [email protected] the voice page 28 page 29 the voice HERITAGE OPEN DAYS FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS AROUND THE HOME at St Denys Church Ibstock Contact , fully Mobility Scooters MIKE COOPER Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs The Church will be open for visitors and refreshments qualified and time served for: Part Exchange available... • bricklaying • fencing We don’t just want • carpentry & joinery Sales & Repair to sell you any scooter... THURSDAY 6th AND FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2018 • metal fabrication Cleaning & Valeting • painting & decorating We want to sell you 10.00am – 12 noon Servicing Don’t wait until that small the RIGHT scooter! 2.00pm – 4.00pm job becomes a large one! 3 months warranty All scooters supplied fully serviced SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2018 TEL: 07598 233572 Batteries supplied & fitted free Let the Bells Ring Out! Family Fun Day! E MAIL: [email protected] At Coalville Market: TUES 8am-2pm • FRI/SAT 8am-4pm • Or call 07971 207394 (Andy) / 07833 104569 (Malc) 2.00pm (Church will be open from 10am–5pm for Ride and Stride) IBSTOCK ART GROUP • Come and listen to the bells being The Ibstock Art Group meet on Mondays 2pm to 3.30pm rung Do you enjoy the world of art and at Ibstock Methodist Church, Melbourne Road LE67 6SJ. • Bring your Teddy Bears for a would be interested to learn more? parachute jump from the Tower All abilities welcome! Our friendly society explores and connects you with painting Simply bring along your pens, paints and papers! • Have a go at ringing the church bells and sculpture, antiques and architecture, the decorative arts yourself and theatre and much more. • Hand bell ringing, competitions, With beautifully illustrated talks, our enthusiastic and entertaining games for the family speakers are all experts in their fields, you may already know some • Enjoy homemade cakes, bakes and refreshments Monday 3 September 2018 from BBC Antiques Roadshow. • Go back in time with Ibstock Historical Society (AGM for members, 7.00pm) Talks are held every month (excluding January and August). We also SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2018 The Anatomy of Collecting – the history of collecting and great arrange special study days and visits. 11.00am collectors through history. Antiques Roadshow specialist Marc We are members of The Arts Society, an international organisation. • Ibstock and Heather Benefice Service Allum takes a look at what makes collectors tick, illustrated with www.theartssociety.org • Holy Communion and Rededication of the Bells items from his own collection. More information can be found on our website www.sparkenhoearts. • Celebrant the Bishop of Leicester Marc Allum is a freelance art and antiques journalist, writer and co.uk or phone Margaret Birch on 01455 291052 or Sheila Newbury • Celebratory ringing of the Bells before and after the Service broadcaster including on the BBC Antiques Roadshow. He is a 01455 845244. We will be delighted to welcome you. self-confessed collectaholic. • Refreshments will be available afterwards. John Hawkes, Chairman • Everyone Welcome!

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