Whitwick Community Voice March 2020
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Delivered FREE to 6,000 MARCH 2020 homes and businesses Issue 42 Whitwick • Thringstone • Swannington • Coleorton • Coleorton Moor Do you know this local landmark? See page 3 for details and how to win a prize! The Hero of Niagara in Whitwick Kilimanjaro to Kathmandu with Thringstone WI Whitwick Church Clock Plus all our regular features & lots more! TELEVISION • HOME AUDIO • KITCHEN APPLIANCES • FIRES • COOKERS • LIGHTING Halls of Ibstock Ltd. 10-16 High St, Ibstock LE67 6LG Email: [email protected] Great Prices • Expert Knowledge • Super Service • Professional Installation The Community Voice.... delivering more than a magazine! F A BCO INTERIORS f loor i n g | beds | fur n itu re | ligh tin g | h ome fur n ish i n g s WELCOME... ...to the latest edition of the Whitwick, Thringstone, SILVAN ENTERPRISES LTD James Hayles HND. RRM Y E A R E ND S T O C K - T A K E CLEAR A NCE Fully insured and NPTC qualified Swannington and Coleorton Community Voice! Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist & Ground Maintenance Front Cover Quiz... ‘Spot the Local Landmark’ including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £140 Large Load issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community One load is two cubic metre bags 01530 610507 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: [email protected] Email: [email protected] The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck! LOOK OUT FOR WHITTIE! This month’s front cover photo is courtesy of Stephen Saunders. Whittie ‘spotters’ were very busy last month! He was spotted by Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! many, hiding behind the advert for ‘Inghams Farm Shop’ on Many of you were able to identify the page 26. The first correct landmark as the Noon Column that stands answer drawn out of the Community in the Melbourne parklands zone at Staunton Voice hat was sent in by Christine Harold. Made from English Oak, the sun Morley who will receive shines through the slot at ‘True noon’. £10 GIFT VOUCHER! Created by David Nash this sculpture is one But where is he this month? If you spot him, send of six that reflect and interpret the distinctive us your details, and which advert he is hiding nature of the six landscape zones that make behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ up the National Forest. This month’s prize has been won by Carole Adcock and our picture shows the prize CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE draw being performed by Carol Warner of Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH DC Warner DIY, Ibstock. Tel: 01530 267344 Let’s see how well you do with our next Email: [email protected] landmark! www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Don’t Miss out on WOODSTONE MEADOW Heather Lane Ravenstone LE67 2AH ONLY 6 PLOTS LEFT ! EXPANDED RANGE NOW IN-STORE www.williamshomes.co.uk Looking for a new home in 2020 !! Come and Discover Our Exclusive Development of Family Homes in an Excellent Village Location Built and fitted out to a High Specification SHOW HOME OPEN EX-DISPLAY CLEARANCE All Enquiries Please contact Friday to Sunday 10-30 till 4.30 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402 Den ts R oad, Notting ham R o ad R e tail P ark, A shb y -De-La-Z o uch. LE65 1JS [email protected] 0 1 530 564 864 fabc o l t d.c o.uk T u es - Sa t 9am-5pm Sunda y 11am-4pm the voice page 2 page 3 the voice ARE STAIRS FURNISHING YOUR DREAMS BECOMING A Spot the Difference! Established 2004 Alert readers will notice that there has been a change to the logo above this article. The U3A has a new strapline: Learn, laugh, live! These words have been PROBLEM? the motto of the U3A for some time and now they have replaced the former “University of the Third Age” as part of the official logo. The new strapline is more positive and to the point as the U3A movement aims to support the Trust local mobility company well-being of older people. Retirement should be a time for learning, laughing and living life to the full, an aim fully endorsed by Whitwick and District U3A. Candor Care to help you regain The next General Meeting of Whitwick and District U3A will be held on Friday 20th March. With more daylight and milder weather, there is no better independence and confidence time to share hobbies and interests with like-minded companions, learning with a bespoke stairlift designed and laughing together whilst being fully committed to self-help. Group Leaders and others will be on hand at the General Meeting to answer any for you. questions and pass on information about the opportunities available. Albert Henry Interiors are proud to build bespoke furniture to the highest quality, design The quest speaker at the General Meeting will be Sandy Leong. Sandy has and craftmanship. We have a range of colour • BHTA approved and a “Which?”Trusted Trader choices and designs to complement your home spoken to us several times before. This time her presentation is entitled and maximise storage solutions. “Black cats, new moons and ladders – The Origins of Superstitions”. Do you • Stairlift assessment at your home or at our Whether you are buying a new home or are throw salt over your shoulder if you spill it? Do you touch wood for good luck assessment centre in Coalville looking for furniture for your current home, or wonder if things did not go to plan because it was Friday 13th? Sandy will • Highly competitive instant quotes Albert Henry Interiors have the perfect choices examine these and many more superstitions and explain their origins. for you. Why not give us a call today on 01530 265 645 for a free no obligation quote. To enjoy Sandy’s talk and find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, • 24/7 breakdown and repair service come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL at • Next day installation available 207 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6HP 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. Everyone is welcome as the U3A is a non-political Email – [email protected] and non-religious organisation. Full details of Whitwick and District U3A TELEPHONE: 01530 265 645 are also available from the comprehensive website; please search online for www.whitwicku3a.org.uk. ASK US ABOUT OUR RENTAL OPTIONS From just £40.00 per month* with next day installation *Subject to an initial £350 installation charge (including 1st months rent and removal) “My stairlift from Candor Care Alpaca Park Farm was affordable and reliable. 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Special Mother's Day Afternoon Tea • Sunday 22nd March 2.00pm until 4.00pm (Booking is essential) KNITTIQUIP Come and browse round our Office & Showroom Bingo Night • Friday 20th March Call Today & Find Out How We Can Help large selection of wools and The Scotlands Ind Est, patterns. Join in our group sessions, learn a new skill and London Road, Coalville, Call: 0330 100 4564 To book call us on • 01530 271623 make friends. A warm welcome Leicestershire LE67 3JJ Visit: www.candorcare.co.uk or email: [email protected] Find us on Main Street, Snarestone DE12 7DB • For full menu and special awaits you with advice and events see our Facebook page or visit us on www.alpacaparkfarm.com help on hand. the voice page 4 page 5 the voice NEW LIFE FOR OLD KITCHENS IF YOU’RE looking for a high-quality kitchen makeover for up to 50% less than a new fully fitted kitchen, why not pay a visit to Dream Doors Leicestershire? Highly experienced owner Colm promises you a warm welcome. 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