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Whitwick • Thringstone • Swannington • Coleorton • Coleorton Moor

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The Hero of Niagara in Whitwick Kilimanjaro to Kathmandu with Thringstone WI Whitwick Church Clock Plus all our regular features & lots more!

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Dixie has already taken steps to reduce its single-use plastic products and under this latest initiative, even more products can be saved from landfill, such as crisp packets, contact lenses, plastic pens and highlighters. Sponsored by one of the students’ parents, special bins have been placed around the school, into which all such products can now be placed. The Waste Warriors then have the weekly task of sorting this so it can be sent to the recycling company Terracycle. They, in turn, transform what would have been landfill, into plastic balls, which can be used to produce watering cans, coffee tables or even playground equipment. Following their whole school assembly to promote their project to the student body, the Dixie Waste Warriors have big plans. They are aiming for the Eco School Award and individual “Green” Blue Peter Badges and also have plans to attend a Market Bosworth Parish Council meeting with the aim of introducing the scheme to the local community. 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Our Lives Not Knives campaign aims to deter For simply carrying a knife in a public place or are most likely to be convicted of carrying an a kitchen knife or screwdriver? people from picking up a knife in the first place on school premises, the maximum penalty if offensive weapon? • Have you found a knife or other weapon in your by highlighting the dangers and consequences convicted is four years in prison. Those found on Do you suspect your teenage son or daughter child’s possession? of doing so. One knife crime incident is one too more than one occasion to be in possession of a has started carrying a knife? Would you know the I think my child is carrying a knife. Where do ISI Inspection rated EXCELLENT in all areas many. There is support available for those who knife face a minimum sentence of six months. signs to look out for? I go from here? carry a knife or may be considering carrying a For offences when a knife is used on another Warning signs The best way to progress is to talk to your child. If weapon, as well as anyone concerned about person or in the commission of a crime (i.e. street young people are educated on the consequences someone they know who has one. We are • Has your child withdrawn from the family unit? robbery), the punishments become even more of knife crime they may reconsider carrying knives. committed to working with our partners to tackle life-changing. • Has your child’s school reported a significant behavioural change? Consider mentioning: knife crime and address its underlying issues. Using a knife or another bladed instrument, • The law. The law is unforgiving towards people What is knife crime? depending on the circumstances and nature • Has your child’s school reported a decrease in involved in knife crime, even if the perpetrator is Put simply, knife crime is a crime that involves a of injuries caused, can lead to offenders being grades or academic achievement? under 18. Perpetrators tried as adults can face knife. charged with a range of offences, from assault • Has your child stopped attending activities up to four years in prison just for having a knife • carrying a knife to Section 18 Causing Grievous Bodily Harm which they would have previously enjoyed and could be considered positive influences such as in their possession. • trying to buy a knife if you are under 18 (GBH) with intent, from attempted murder to manslaughter and ultimately murder. sports clubs? • Personal safety. Carrying a knife creates a false • threatening someone with a knife sense of security and strength. Is your child Such offences can lead to many years in prison. • Has your child changed their friendship groups Scholarships and means-tested bursaries available • owning a banned knife more likely to put themselves in a dangerous While committing murder carries a mandatory life or lost contact with old friends? situation because of this? • injuring or fatally wounding somebody with sentences, offenders can also be sentenced to life • Is your child protective and/or secretive with a knife in jail for committing a Section 18 GBH offence. their bags and/or clothing? • The consequence. Knife crime is considered a violent crime and can severely affect their ability • intent to injure or harm somebody with a knife If someone is injured or killed by a knife while • Has your child been overly defensive when you to get jobs. Carrying or using a knife doesn’t just • a robbery or burglary where a knife was you are present you too could be prosecuted. You have questioned them about their possessions? affect that individual. When a knife is used, the carried as a weapon could potentially be sent to prison for murder in • Have they demonstrated a positive attitude individual’s family, the victim and the victim’s a ‘joint enterprise’. What’s the law? towards those that carry knives, for example friends and family are all affected. Would you know how to spot if your child talking about self-defence? Setting aside the damage inflicted by a knife on a No Knives Better Lives have a parent zone that was carrying a knife? life, the potential legal consequences for those who • Have you noticed anything missing from your opens up discussion around knife crime as well as Contact us to arrange a bespoke visit or taster day carry, and use in acts of violence, a knife are severe. Did you know that young men aged 12-25 house that could be used as a weapon such as providing helpful advice and contacts. or see website for details of Open Days

the voice page 14 page 15 the voice Here’s another installment in the exciting new series of stories by local author and illustrator, Rachel Greaves. Keeping in the Ruffle theme, the new tales follow NURSE PRESCRIBERS a toy Ruffle and the adventures he has each month. Read on to find out more… Mother’s Day Quiz As before, each month there will be a word within the text. Just find the underlined, italic letters in capitals then re-arrange them to create this month’s word. 1) The name for the personified Mother Earth in Greek mythology HAVE A NEW ROLE For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk Many GP practices, including our own in Whitwick, now have a Now available on YouTube – Ruffle’s walks: a series of short video stories 2) Who was the mother of John the Baptist? nurse in their team who is specially trained and qualified to see, 3) In which month is Mother's Day celebrated in the United States? diagnose and prescribe for a range of minor il ong-term and chronic conditions. Ruffle: a toy’s adventures 4) In which film would you hear the words Our nurse prescriber can treat minor illnesses such as: ‘Mother’s not quite herself today’? ear infection cough sore throat Toys Galore! 5) Who was the last Empress of India? sinusitis fever flu The old man loved the snow – there was 6) In which Beatle's song does “Mother Mary come to me”? hay fever urine infection thrush always something quite magical about how it could transform a dull landscape 7) Who was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I? indigestion minor injuries skin infections and rashes with a white carpet. Wrapped up Receptionists are trained to help you get an appointment with the warmly against the cold, he walked 8) Which artist painted a famous portrait of his mother? right person. To do this they may need to ask you confidentially about carefully along the Path on the far side your reason for calling. of the park. With great delight, he had 9) In the pantomime, who is Aladdin’s mother? Based at the clinic in Coalville, Lisa This new arrangement makes better use of nurses’ particular skills, watched the children sledging on the 10) What do Tibetans refer to as ‘The goddess mother’? slope in the middle of the park. He had has 16 years experience, giving you knowledge and experience for the benefit of patients. It also frees up quietly joined in with their laughter and the best care and advice in all nail GP time for more complicated issues, which makes it easier to get giggles as he remembered the days and foot ailments including; an appointment with a doctor when needed. Nails cut & filed when he too would have sped down There is always a doctor present in the surgery who will be called in

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Thickened nails Sent by Drs Virmani and Bedi’s Practice Patient Participation Group o h c y s P ) 4 y a M ) 3 h t e b a z i l E ) 2 a i a G ) By chance, his route took him past 1 the spot where the boy had pulled Out Infections/fungal WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE his gloves and to where the toy Ruffle Verrucae www.whitwickhealthcentre.co.uk was still lying in the snow. Noticing the Pre-holiday foot care inc. nail paint black and tan fur, the man bent down Lisa is fully qualified and insured with the SMAE Institute at Maidenhead. A member of both The College & British to pick Ruffle up. Examining him closer, Association of Foot Health Professionals. MCFHP MAFHP. the man recognised the breed straight Learning with an abundance of toys away, Remembering as a boy how his and activities. Ruffle had a fine time: Call Lisa on: 07956 816381 April 2020 private Grandfather had talked about training riding in the toy cars, sharing juice www.completefootcare.org Airedales to carry messages in the war. and biscuits and exploring the doll’s sector IR35 changes – house which was just the right size for He looked round at the now empty Ruffle! The boy who had taken Ruffle FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS what happens next? park. to the playgroup was happy to share AROUND THE HOME ‘Come on boy,’ he said to Ruffle, Ruffle butU nfortunately during the Contact MIKE COOPER, fully qualified and time served for: stroking his damp fur. ‘Let’s dry you excitement of the day one of Ruffle’s From 6 April 2020, new tax rules are proposed for • bricklaying • fencing out. No good leaving you here to get black bead eyes became loose and fell • carpentry & joinery individuals who provide their personal services via cold and wet overnight!’ off. • metal fabrication an ‘intermediary’ to medium or large business. An • painting & decorating The man unbuttoned his warm winter The morning sped by, but when home Don’t wait until that small intermediary may be another individual, a partnership, coat and placed Ruffle safely in the time came it was a different child who job becomes a large one! an unincorporated association or a company. inside Pocket. Once home, the man found Ruffle in the doll’s house and TEL: 07598 233572 placed Ruffle beside the fire to dry decided to take Ruffle home with The effect of these rules, if they apply to you, will mean: out. With no Grandchildren of his own, them. Once home the younger child E MAIL: [email protected] • The entity that pays the PSC for the services the man decided to give Ruffle to his showed Ruffle to her older sister. The next-door neighbour’s young son. older sister immediately decided that must first deduct PAYE and employee National The youngster was delighted with she too liked the look of Ruffle and Aerial, Satellite or phone Insurance contributions (NICs) as if the deemed is his new furry friend and Ruffle soon made up her mind to play with him a salary paid to an employee. problems solved LOCAL became the new favourite. Ruffle’s when her Younger sibling had gone FAMILY Repairs could cost as little as £20 BUSINESS first outing was an exciting trip to to bed. Seizing her chance later that Sky, Virgin, BT Vision Magic Eyes from £50 • The paying entity will have to pay to HMRC the boy’s playgroup where a lively Afternoon, Ruffle was quickly hidden (watch them in another room and control from there). not only the PAYE and NICs deducted from the Extra digital or Plasma & LCD installs Digital Sky bunch of children enjoyed playing and under the older girl’s bed… satellite points (cable hiding our Aerials installs & from £50 speciality) from £70 from £70 upgrades deemed payment, but also employer NICs on the Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 9 letters. Extra phone We now supply and SPECIAL DISCOUNTS deemed payment. sockets FOR OAP CUSTOMERS The answer is on the inside back cover. from £70 from as little as £95 Call us today... T: 01827 830391 or 07973 364478 In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book 01530 447999 [email protected] adventures are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only £3.50 each incl. p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent FreeAgent QuickBooks ® Kashflow Free Agent QuickBooks readers up to the age of approx 10 years - enjoyed by parents and grandparents! Each book can be individually signed – unique personalised gifts especially for Christmas or birthdays to encourage a love of reading and imagination! email: [email protected] (ask Deb or Pete Stockton for a FREE quote incl. Sundays) the voice page 16 page 17 the voice

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peoplep lilivedved 400 yyearseears aago.go. Contact Sue Stanyard e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 CLLR TONY GILLARD ReopeningReopeninng Tel: 01530 452930 • Mob: 07970 894257 Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. Tel: 01530 452930 • Mob: 07970 894257 Registered in England 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE for 2020 seasonseason E-mail: [email protected] ursdayursdaayy 2 AprilApril House and gardenn open from 10.30am to 4.30pm4 www.doningtonleheath.org.ukwwww.doningtonlehea.doningtonleheathh.org.uk Thursday to SundaSundayay and 01455 2904292 • dlhmanorhouse@[email protected] Bank Holiday MonMondays.ndays. Manor RRoad,oadd, Donington le Heath, Coalville,lle, LE67 2FW Opening until thee end of SeptembeSeptember.r. /DoningtonleHeath/DooningtonleHeath @DoningtonLCC@DoningtonLCC See history come to life as 1620s House and Garden reopens for 2020 season No job One of the jewels in the crown of Leicestershire’s history and heritage is reopening to the public on Thursday too small 2 April. The 1620s House and Garden in Donington-le-Heath is a surviving example of a family home built in the 13th century and modernised in 1618.

The house has been home to many families over its 700-year history, but the Digby family, which included the Gunpowder Plotter Sir Everard Digby, [email protected] lived in the house for more than 200 years. The house is set in beautiful 17th century style gardens with labelled plants and flowers, an orchard, herb gardens and a maze. Following the opening day, the 1620s House & Garden will be open for the 2020 season from 10.30am – 4.30pm, Thursday to peakhandymanwhitwick Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, until the end of September. The House & Garden also hosts a wide and varied events programme all the way up until the end of December. Events include talks, workshops, living history, open air theatre, plant fairs and much more. There is also an extensive 07592 431712 schools programme. To view the range of events and find out more information, visit www.doningtonleheath.org.uk or call 01455 290429. Admission NEW SWANNINGTON WESLEYAN REFORM CHAPEL to the House, Garden and Tea Room is £6.95 for adults, £6 for concessions and £3.50 for children on standard opening days, with family tickets also available. Tickets to the House, Garden and Tea Room are available from the on-site ticket office on standard opening days. Tickets give unlimited New Swannington Wesleyan Reform Chapel (on Church Lane, Whitwick, near to free return visits on all non-event open days for 12 months from the day of purchase. Admission to events is subject to a small extra charge per New Swannington primary school) invite you to join us at any of our services and events during March and April: person with special events being subject to a one-off event charge – please see www.donington-le-heath.org.uk for details. Painters & Decorators Interior & Exterior Sunday 1st March - 10.30am...... All Age service Cllr Richard Blunt, Leicestershire County Council Cabinet member for Heritage, Leisure & Arts, said: “The 1620s House is an historic gem and we are • Over 30 years business experience pleased to be able to welcome back visitors for the 2020 season. The House and its gardens, along with its staff and volunteers, help to bring history to life • No job too big or too small Sunday 8th March - 6pm...... Service • Complete painting solutions in an educational and attractive way and I would encourage people of all ages to pay it a visit.” The site is also available for private bookings and educational • Expert decorating work Saturday 14th March - 10am to noon...... Coffee morning visits outside normal opening hours. • Quality workmanship Sunday 15th March - 6pm...... Service • We focus on customer satisfaction • Our services cover Coalville and Sunday 22nd March - 10.30am...... Mothers Day service the surrounding areas Sunday 22nd March - 6pm...... Service OAP’s 10% OFF with this advert!

For a FREE, no obligation quote, call Sunday 29th March - 6pm...... Service David on 07738 982 523 or 07790 925 144 Email: [email protected] Sunday 5th April - 10.30am...... All Age service Friday 10th April - 6pm...... Good Friday service Saturday 11th April - 10am to noon...... Coffee morning When responding to an advert please Sunday 12th April - 10.30am...... Easter Sunday service mention you saw it in ‘The Voice’! Sunday 19th & 26th - 6pm...... Services the voice page 18 page 19 the voice JOSEPH HARRAP’S TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES T R I B U T E Are your finances pinkfloyd aligned with your This month, we’ll take a look at the Temperance Societies Wesleyan Chapel, this was not possible. The committee for the set up in this area by Joseph Harrap. Whitwick Temperance Society at that time comprised of several goals? people including Castle Street grocer, Mr W Harrison (chairman), Joseph Harrap was born in Ossett on 12 July 1822. He had William Stinson (treasurer) and Joseph Brookes. always wanted to be a minister, but due to the early death of As a business ask yourself; his father and a poor grandfather, he was sent out to work aged By July 1869, Thringstone had a small, but growing temperance • What are my forecasted results to the end of my 8 years. Moving to Whitwick on 25 January 1845, he worked society in operation with around 60 members. Coalville at the financial year? as a shoemaker on Leicester Road for nearly 12 years. On 12 same time had 50 members and Swannington 120 who met October 1847, he married Whitwick’s Harriet Elizabeth Briggs, for regular monthly meetings at the Wesleyan Chapel where • What are my predicted profits? and started a family, but 3 of his children died as babies – Briggs people signed the pledge and donned blue ribbons to show their • What are my margins? John (1849), Caroline (1850) and Sarah Jane Harriet (1852), support. Whitwick and Coalville groups, along with members of • What cash can I extract tax efficiently? all buried at St John’s in Whitwick. Well known locally as a the International Organisation of Good Templars, continued to Sence Accounting are here to help you find the ‘zealous advocate of total abstinence from the use of intoxicating meet in Thringstone, usually at the Primitive Methodist Chapel . stimulants’, despite ill health and working at least a 12 hour day, answers to these questions. In December 1881, Whitwick launched a Blue Ribbon Army of he found time to preach twice on a Sunday and sometimes on a Temperance with meetings being held at the Wesleyan, Baptist We are a qualified firm of accountants offering; weeknight. Money was tight, following an ill advised investment and Primitive Methodist chapels. 93 people signed the pledge. in 1852 into a Cornish copper mine which failed, but he still • Accountancy A meeting was also held the same night at Swannington, where left his business for up to a week to lecture on temperance in • Business planning meetings had been taking place for some months, and 56 pledges Saturday 4th April 2020 Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. were taken and meetings were also held in Coalville where the • Tax advisory services across the Midlands His preaching encompassed Catholic, Baptist, Wesleyan and Band of Hope also played a part. THE PALACE Our aim is to put you back in the driving seat! Primitive Methodists, and in November 1854 in Shepshed, he Coalville Temperance Society, under the guidance of Rev. 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His Shepshed lectures attracted large and in fact that Coalville branch sent members to a huge public www.pinkfloydtribute.co.uk crowds of people, with media reports that upwards of 200 meeting in Loughborough on 24 May 1893. By July 1895, the drunkards in Shepshed repented and gave up ‘the evil drink’ due local Temperance Societies were holding meetings in Whitwick to his teaching. His work in Whitwick also produced huge change, Market Place, where in that month they were joined by the with hundreds of men giving up drink and becoming stalwarts of Leicester Temperance Cycling Club and the Coalville Drum CUT OUT AND KEEP TRADE DIRECTORY local churches. His work in Whitwick alone was claimed to have and Fife Band. There was also around that time a Coalville Winner of Small Firm of the allowed the poor rate to reduce by a third. 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Saving a rare Mod Scooter At The Suite Superstore in Dawsons Lane, Barwell, staff are on hand with information about providing the right bed for different The Agrati Company of Italy launched itself into the popular people’s needs, reiterating advice that National Bed Month is an ideal time to think about the importance of having a comfortable and scooter market in 1958. supportive bed. Company Director at The Suite Superstore, Paul Bancroft, mirrors the annual event’s message saying that people are likely to get a They produced cycle motors and scooters with low output, two stroke engines of various cubic capacities, including the Capri of 70cc, 80cc and 125cc, the Rex Monaco and the much more refreshing night’s sleep if they choose the right bed to support them as they are less likely to wake up during the night. 48cc Como. By the late 1960s the Agrati company ceased to exist due to a takeover by Paul advises people to look out for signs that a bed needs replacing such as if it is sagging, lumpy, noisy or old, and says that an the Italian Garelli company. unsupportive mattress could encourage a poor sleeping posture. In the Barwell store, customers are welcome to lie on the beds to try them out to make sure they offer the right support and comfort levels for each individual’s requirements. The Agrati scooter range, although less common and desirable than the Lambretta and Vespa scooters, were ridden by Mods in the early sixties and will still be fondly remembered “We encourage our customers to take their time in choosing the right bed. There is a lot of choice such as different fillings and firmness by many previous proud owners. to take into consideration, and we are happy to talk through all the options,” he said. My newly acquired scooter is a 1960 80cc Capri Model with a three speed manual gearbox; admittedly it does require a full restoration, Customers can choose from a huge range of beds to suit their needs, such as firm, medium or soft mattresses with an array of fillings which has already begun, but this is part of the pleasure and challenge of owning an old classic...... so, watch this space! including natural, cool gel or memory foam. The store also stocks electric adjustable beds for people who may need a little help with Andy (Ibstock) moving in bed. The idea behind The Sleep Council’s awareness campaigns is to highlight the impact of a good night’s sleep on health and well-being, Here at the Community Voice, we would be delighted to receive stories from any of our readers regarding their cherished the good lifestyle habits to follow and how to eliminate the factors that are causing disturbed sleep. vehicles and bikes, to be included in our 'Classic Corner' feature. Useful information with tips on getting a good night’s sleep for all ages can be found at www.sleepcouncil.org.uk and The NBF’s Bed Buying Guide has more information at www.bedfed.org.uk

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1976_general.indd 1 06/02/2020 14:46 The Palace Players prove Whitwick Church Clock You may have noticed that for a long time now Whitwick Church Clock has not been telling the time. This is because it has been up with the they’re ‘Top of the Pods’ Cumbria Clock company being refurbished and transformed into an Auto wind clock. The bell ringers are very glad about this as they have always with their popular panto, been in charge of climbing up to the clock room to wind the pendulum up the tower each week. The first part of restoring the clock in situ has ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’! begun. You may have seen the ‘rope man’, Steve, climbing up the outside of the tower on Tuesday, when it was very cold and windy. The clock face T P P now has blue hands, which will tell the time correctly but is still waiting for the number circle and the hands to be gilded, which we hope will happen when the weather is a bit better. The picture shows the ‘rope man’ bringing the number ring down for its journey to Cumbria. Inside the tower Terry has been reconstructing the refurbished clock piece by heavy piece, after carrying each component up two flights of spiral stone stairs and installing The happy cast romped their way from the village of Littleworth up the amazing , magic beanstalk, the auto wind and regulator. to the Giant’s lair and back again, pausing for songs, dances, silly jokes and general mayhem on the way! Skilfully written and directed by two group members, this highly successful show We are very grateful to Judith Beniston, the daughter of Roland Beniston, incorporated all the very best elements of a traditional family panto and sent capacity audiences who was Tower Captain of bell Ringers and chief clock winder for 40 years, home with a smile on the faces. Backstage and technical crew added their own special magic to for starting this project off with a legacy to be used for the bells or clock. the production. We have raised some more money to enable the auto wind mechanism to be constructed and installed, with grants from Whitwick Parish Council, The group thank everyone who enthusiastically supported their show and invite anyone interested North West Leicestershire District Council, Church Care Charity and local in joining them to come along rehearsals. They meet most Wednesday nights at The Palace residents and bell ringers. Thank you also to the Church PCC who have Community Centre, High Street, Ibstock at 7.30 pm. It is a friendly group, with members of all helped with the administration of the funds. Also, we do not forget Peter, ages and experience. (All children under 16 years do need to be accompanied by a parent or the ‘Bee man’, who gave us wonderful help to re-locate the bees who had adult guardian at all times.) Plans are already afoot for next year's production, so watch this space! taken up residence behind the clock. T C V M So, keep an eye on your clock and watch for the last part of the project, which we hope will be completed in the next few weeks. Janet Stevenson • February 2020 Two great musical nights at Ibstock Palace GRESLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR Saturday 21st March IBSTOCK BRICK BRASS BAND Saturday 28th March Ibstock Palace is delighted to be hosting two Gnarley Farm, Osbaston CV13 0HP wonderful nights of musical entertainment this (On the A447 near the Gate Inn) month. Gresley Male Voice Choir will be making a popular return visit on Saturday 21st March and on Saturday 28th March, Ibstock Brick Brass Band will perform a concert at the village centre venue. Both concerts start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.00 for QUALITY the choir concert and £7.00 for the band concert (with children under 15 FREE) and are available from The Palace. 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