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the voice page 2 page 3 the voice HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO WILF AND EILEEN SMITH – OUR ORIGINAL CHARITY CHAMPIONS! CONSIDERING As long-time readers of the magazine may remember, back in May 2016 we featured an article about Ibstock resident Wilf Smith who, over the years, had raised A STAIRLIFT? thousands of pounds for charity. This culminated in a 1,000 lap swim of Ibstock Swimming Baths just after his 80th birthday and this raised a staggering amount of £8,500 which was donated to HEART LINK a See page 4 (opposite) to find out children’s charity at Glenfield hospital. answers to the most commonly asked It is not only Wilf who has raised vital funds for charity. His five granddaughters have also been involved in stairlift questions. fund raising and with the support of his wonderful wife Eileen, the whole family have raised well over • BHTA approved and a “Which?”Trusted Trader £30,000 for several charities. Family is something • Stairlift assessment at your home that has always been, and continues to be, • Highly competitive instant quotes the most important thing in Wilf’s life and as Wilf says, ‘Love is the most important word in the English language’. It’s very evident that this is what binds this family together. • 24/7 breakdown and repair service Sadly, Wilf and Eileen have not enjoyed the best of health over the past few years but this has not • Next day installation available stopped them thinking about the local community. Back in 2019 we reported that Wilf and Eileen had been involved in the decision to erect warning signs to drivers on their estate, that there were children crossing for school. “Even though my stairlift was not one originally provided by Candor Care, I was very impressed Recently Wilf and Eileen celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary and because of their many All our work is carried out in accordance with and reassured by their quick response to my call selfless and kind ventures, we decided that this would be the ideal time to celebrate them both as real the current Government COVID-19 guidelines for assistance when I had a problem recently. COMMUNITY HEROES. As I was already considering a replacement for my old one, they discussed all the options with me and I have decided that renting a stairlift from Candor Care will be the most suitable and ASK US ABOUT OUR practical choice for me”. All you need to know about stairlifts Mrs S. Bardon ★★★★★ RENTAL OPTIONS Alan Ferguson, Director at Candor Care shares his answers to some of the questions he is asked from customers who are considering buying a stairlift. From just £40.00 per month* with next day installation All our stairlifts feature a Is my wall strong enough to support a stairlift? *Subject to an initial £350 installation charge seat which Surprisingly to many people, all stairlifts are actually fitted to the steps, not the wall, which means that there is no (Including 1st months rent and removal) conveniently damage to your walls or decoration. The stairlift brackets, or legs, are screwed into the treads of the steps, so and neatly stairlifts can even be installed on staircases in homes with plasterboard and non-supporting walls. folds away when not in use. I’ve seen a stairlift advertising cheaper online, why shouldn’t I buy one straight off the internet? Stairlifts need to be designed for each individual, as everyone has different needs and requirements. Ordering online may compromise the full home assessment which is needed before a stairlift can be installed, and going for a cheaper option may also mean that there isn’t any aftercare or extended warranty if something goes wrong. A cheap and cheerful option can result in stressful consequences. Always make sure that you buy a stairlift from a reputable company that has qualified installers. The company should be a Which? Trusted trader a member of Call Today & Find Out How We Can Help the BHTA and approved by trading standards. How long will I have to wait for my stairlift to be installed? Call: 0330 100 4564 Installation times can vary, but at Candor Care we recognise that you may find yourself in an urgent situation where you need a stairlift Visit: www.candorcare.co.uk installing straight away for either yourself or your loved one. Maybe there has been a return from hospital after an operation, an accident To ensure that you requiring home rehabilitation or a rapid deterioration in health. In many cases we are able to install a stairlift the same day or the very next or email: [email protected] can alight in safety day if urgently needed. Established 2004 at the top of the stairs, our stairlifts Ask me anything are fitted with a If you have a question about stairlifts and would like an honest, knowledgeable answer, swivel seat. get in touch with Candor Care and Alan will be more than happy to help. Head Office The Scotlands Ind Est, London Road, Coalville, Call: 0330 100 4564 Leicestershire LE67 3JJ Visit: www.candorcare.co.uk • email: [email protected]
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This month we feature the 4th and final article about ‘Daredevil’ Jack Cooper of Ibstock, one of the founding soldiers in the fledgling Special Air Service ROBERTS TRAVEL GROUP (SAS). Formed to attack German airfields in North Africa, their astounding success meant they were soon being sent on many daring missions. Jack served Protecting Y17thour May is a key date in the easing of the lockdown, as this is when pubs, under the formidable Paddy Mayne, who had taken over command of the regiment after the founder, Lieutenant Colonal David Stirling, had been captured restaurants and cafes are allowed to serve customers indoors once more. in Tunisia. Mayne’s direct instructions to Jack were ‘I want you to make every bullet count’. Family InheritanceRoberts Travel Group, the largest independent coach company in the area, have been Our previous article described action during the raid on Cape Murro Di Porco near Syracuse, Sicily July 1943. The waiting for this crucial change in the lockdown to re-launch both their day trips and story below is of the conclusion of the raid, and also the conclusion of our articles on one of Ibstock’s true heroes. holiday programmes. Liverpool, Windsor, Gloucester Quays Reconnaissance of the Area and the Meadowhall shopping outlet near Sheffield are amongst the first of After we finished up the business at the farm, we headed back along the coast, back to where we had landed at ‘Murro di many places the company will be visiting Porco’. We had a good look around the area and things had been camouflaged like machine guns, hidden inside hay bales. in May. Demand is expected to be high We found one such nest and the gun was still loaded. We realised then how lucky we had been. If this gun had been manned after the population has been cooped when we came ashore, it would have made short work of our small group of 20 men. The Italians would have cut us S.A.S up mainly indoors for over a year. down to ribbons. The whole area was covered in barb wire and it was hard to get through. Finally, we found ourselves on a coastal road and found more creative ways to disguise a machine gun nest. One was disguised as a shop, along with an authentic Initially Roberts Travel Group will sign outside in Italian signwriting. Luckily, this too was abandoned, yet it seemed, only very recently. Anyone coming along this patch of maintain social distancing onboard the road, would be dead. A lot of thoughts went through my mind and I thought then ‘I’m lucky to be alive.’ their vehicles, which are deep cleaned Suddenly, planes were coming at us and I witnessed two dog fights. More Italian planes buzzed over and were spraying bullets indiscriminately. We dived and fogged after every trip. After the into nearby ditches, which were absolutely filthy, as we found out later, and stayed there until the firing had died down. We pressed forward and moved lockdown eases further on 21st June, they hope to be able to operate as normal a stealthily onwards shooting anyone who moved until we came to a bridge. We saw 3 airborne lying dead, a blanket laid over them but their berets and service as possible. shoes removed, which we assumed the Italians had done. At the other end of the bridge lay a bunch of dead Italians, so we gathered there must have DAY TRIPS There are several milestone events taking place throughout the next 12 months which been a bit of melee on that bridge. Roberts travel Group intend to visit. 31st August sees the 25th anniversary of Riverdance. We trekked on and came to a hut, like a pigsty. Three more dead Italians, shot through the head. ARE BACK November witnesses Elton John’s Farewell Tour, while December sees the reunion of The stench was unbearable due to the heat. Kennedy removed a revolver from one of them and showbiz favourites Michael Ball and Alfie Bow. he must have kept it as a souvenir. We spent the night in another ditch bottom and to be frank, we 01530 816 425 The full programme of Roberts Travel Group day trips and holidays is available by visiting were all lousy and I hoped I would never have to endure that again. www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk or by calling 01530 816425. We moved towards Syracuse but we didn’t see much of it because we made our way to our ship, which lay anchored there. We looked on, seeing a hospital ship had been sunk in the harbour. It was still partially visible as its funnels were above the waterline, meaning the water wasn’t very deep. We climbed onboard our ship and by now I was really itchy from the lice. We got lined up by the M.O who demanded we ‘drop your pants!’ I was only too pleased to drop mine, as it eased the scratching. The M.O then shouted ‘Shave it all off!’ So, we grabbed a shaving kit and we shaved each other. I’ve never laughed so much in all my life! There were some rare and unusual sights, If you are OVER 60 it I can tell you and everyone had a good laugh. The M.O’s assistant then came around with a bucket will only of disinfectant and dabbed us everywhere with a toilet brush and did it sting? It did us all good COST YOU £75* though. to make or update your Will. The ship left Syracuse for another destination and another mission, which I won’t disclose. I am 80 years of age and served in a fine regiment and I am proud of it. I came out with an exemplary The photo above shows the last resting place We are also Lasting Power of character – a release book given on demob’ and a testimonial signed by Colonel Pearson. of ‘Daredevil’ Jack Cooper in Ibstock Cemetary Attorney Specialists - ONLY £95*£95 Article contributors: Mrs C Cooper - Mrs E Warren - Miss S Wright - Mr S Wright - Mr Dawson. Klara each LPA if instructed during Your Regulated Please note: Since these recollections of Corporal Cooper’s war time experience were recorded by us in his 80th year and occurred some 50 years previously, allowance must be made for any the Will appointment. Estate Planner errors, in time place and names given to us by Corporal Cooper. We have made effort to ensure as much accuracy as possible but since his death, we were unable to fact check everything with him. Virtual, Garden Our prices include home visits and and Home Inheritance Tax advice. Appointments Available Mystery Object? One of our readers has kindly sent in this Property photograph of one of their more quirky Protection garden ‘ornaments’ to see if anyone is able Call us now for a friendly Trust to identify what the original purpose of this container was. 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THE CENTRAL It was situated in a twenty-seven acre site on the South Bank of the River Thames that had been left untouched after being cleared following bombing during the war. There were many things to do and see including at that time, the largest dome in the BAR & GRILL world at ninety-three feet tall. The exhibitions at various sites were on the theme of Discovery. One which certainly caught the public attention was the ‘Skylon’, a Many of you will have already sampled and enjoyed futuristic vertical cigar shape object that gave the illusion that it was floating above our Authentic North Indian Food during ‘lockdown’, the ground. but we are now delighted to announce that our doors will be open again from Tuesday After the privations of war and rationing it was something that many people from 18th May and our spacious function room will be, once again, available to hire. all over the country wanted to see. Special trains and buses were laid on to enable We are also proud to announce our forthcoming line-up of fabulous live events! people to travel to London. The Government encouraged this idea of regeneration • Sat 24th July- Barry White & Soul by A-Kay and urged local councils to get involved and launched a nationwide building project. This initiative led to the newspaper headline above. • Friday 30th July- Take That Tribute by Take@That The announcement in the Leicester Advertiser read, “Ibstock’s Festival of Britain • Saturday 14th August - Robbie Williams by Dan Budd Saturday bungalows for old people will be officially opened by Alderman J.T. Jacques on • 28th August- ELVIS by Rik Gaynor Sunday. The street will be named Jacques Street after the Alderman who is Chairman • Sat 25th September- Meat Loaf by Paul Lee of Market Bosworth Rural Council. Eighty councillors from all parts of the county will attend the opening and afterwards stay for tea”. • Sat 27th November- Freddie Mercury Tribute Sixty years ago this month, the keys to the first of these bungalows were handed over • Friday 10th December- Christmas Party with The Party Popperz to Mr. J. Holmes and his wife, seen here in this picture with Alderman Jacques. Now • Saturday 19th March 2022- Johnny 2 Bad - The worlds number 1 houses line either side of the street leading down to the cul-de-sac of bungalows. tribute to reggae Mega band UB40 Were they built before or after the bungalows? Does anyone who lived there at Tickets can be purchased on www.skiddle.com or in person the time have any photographs? Did a relative of yours move into one of these from behind the bar new properties? Do you recognise anyone sitting down for tea or perhaps you or someone from your family attended? The society is always happy to hear from you Like our Facebook page with your memories and photographs, email Paula on [email protected] ‘The Central Bar and Grill Ibstock' 01530 260336
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High-school sweethearts, Sophie and Ryan Ellis were determined to Welcome back to The Palace! use the pandemic to their advantage, taking advantage of the Stamp It is with great pleasure that we open our Duty holiday and Help to Buy before the scheme changes at the doors again and welcome you back to beginning of April. The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. By not paying Stamp Duty, the couple saved £10,000. Due to end this We have missed you! Many of our classes have now resumed and we have some new month, it was announced in the recent Budget that the Stamp Duty ones to introduce. Several of our classes, relief would be extended on homes priced under £500,000 until the groups and regular events will be starting end of June. After that, the nil rate band will be set at £250,000 - up again as soon as they are able to, in double its standard level - until the end of September. accordance with Government guidelines. 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Realistically, we probably wouldn’t have looked to move for another couple of years The Palace Management Committee 2 Jarvis Way, Whitwick, Leicester LE67 5HP had it not been for these savings.” SHUTTERSAVAILABLE NOW [email protected] Under Help to Buy, purchasers are able to secure their new home with Sophie and Ryan purchased a Chichester property at Grange Meadows. a 5% deposit and a 75% mortgage, with the remaining 20% covered In addition to four double bedrooms, the luxury house has an open by an equity loan from the government. The current scheme, which is plan kitchen and family room with patio doors leading out to the rear available on all homes priced under £600,000, will be changing from garden, a separate utility, large living room with feature bay window April at which point, potential homeowners will only be able to use and a dedicated study. the initiative on new build homes priced under £261,900 in the East Midlands. Louis Massarella, Managing Director of Cadeby Homes, said: “We’ve really enjoyed working with Sophie and Ryan on their new home, Sophie continued: “Like so many other people, the past 12 months making some small design alterations to the specification and outdoor have seen our lifestyles change a lot. Both Ryan and I currently work space so that it truly feels like their perfect home. It’s great to see them from home, something which Ryan will be doing permanently, so getting settled and we’re very much looking forward to watching the having a dedicated home office was vital. Additionally, with so many community continue to grow at Grange Meadows over the next few leisure and fitness venues closed, the additional space gives us the months. High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. 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Prices for the new homes start from £199,995 for a FITSTEPS 11am-12 noon. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ 5.00pm. Contact Paul Barnett on 07719 636374 THURSDAY two bedroom property and private viewings can be made by calling Fun! Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 NEW from 13th April received the same level of care and attention as we have over the past 331041 or email: [email protected] Yoga 6.45pm–7.45pm. Contact Jonathan on Outlook Group (social group for senior citizens) few months with Cadeby Homes. Being a small housebuilder means 01530 835588. Returning 17th May 07776 304766 for details. Returning 18th May 1.30pm–3.30pm. Contact Sue Townsend on 01530 834239. Returning 24th June they’ve been able to provide an incredibly personal service, even to the Established in 1984, Cadeby Homes has built a reputation for Pilates 1.30pm–2.30pm. Focussing on core Tai Chi 8.00pm – 9.30pm. Contact Doug stability whilst improving tone and body alignment Gerrard on 07969 480684. 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From 17th May everyday movements providing a sense of harmony Cashmore on 07714 215216. Returning 21st May Pilates 6.15pm–7.15pm. Focussing on core and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. Children’s Dance Classes Beginners Ballet 4.00- stability whilst improving tone and body alignment Returning 19th May 4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on FITSTEPS 5.15pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Theatre 5.30-6.15pm. Contact Miss Jessica of Grange Farm, Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 2BT 07887 678367. Returning 17th May Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 Pilates 7.45pm to 8.45pm. Focussing on core or email: [email protected] years in the area) 01455 636514, 07949 121442 or Telephone: 01530 835588 stability whilst improving tone and body alignment Returning 19th May [email protected] Returning 16th April www.cadebyhomes.co.uk the voice page 24 page 25 the voice Interested in becoming a member of the Board for Ibstock Community Enterprises Ltd? We are looking for people with a real interest in their local community The mystery of Me ican Joe and in helping shape the way forward for this local not-for-profit company. We were formed in 1996 and our aim was to make Ibstock a Me ican Joe turned up in the Swadlincote area in November 1908, better place. So fast forward to 2021, we now run the local Ibstock Post and he was an immediate sensation. The first thing to point out about Office and also the Ibstock Business Centre. him was that he wasn’t Me ican. Indeed, he had a Yorkshire accent. Ibstock Community Enterprises Ltd stepped in to save the local Post Office But he was a traveling entertainer with shoulder length hair and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. By South Derbyshire standards he was strange when it was under threat of closure, helping keep this vital service within the and exotic and the locals gave him an exotic name to match: he became Mexican Joe. The first pub he entered was the Cricketts in Acresford. village. We also run the local Business Centre (based in the Old National School), He approached the bar and seemed to conjure a glass tumbler from somewhere. He put it on the bar and asked for a pint of ale. The stranger which helps ensure that Businesses always remain here on the High Street. bent over and picked up the glass with his lips. He balanced the full tumbler of ale on his upturned face, then put it down again, still full of ale. The other drinkers were amazed, and clapped and cheered. He reached out one hand and conjured an egg from thin air. He put the egg in The only commitment we would require from you is to attend an evening his mouth, swallowed it with a swig of ale, then produced it again out of his ear. He produced a second and third egg from above his head, meeting approximately every two or so months. You will help to discuss and and began to juggle with them. Somehow the flying eggs changed from three to six, seemingly in mid-air. He finished his show, took off his hat decide on the steps Ibstock Community Enterprises Ltd should take in the and bowed. After his appreciative audience had cheered and whistled, his wide-brimmed hat was passed round and a few small coins were future, to ensure that it continues to help ‘make Ibstock a better place’. If you thrown into it. He thanked his audience, hoisted his few belongings over his shoulder, and left. In the days that followed, he repeated his act have any relevant skills or experience in this field, then that would be great, but at many local pubs in the Swadlincote area, sometime adding the singing of Music Hall songs. really no experience is required – just enthusiasm!! A bit of entertainment always went down well with the drinkers. He would use the money he collected to buy food and a bed for the night. If you are interested in this voluntary role, please call us on 01530 267300 or When he was short, however, he would hunker down and sleep in a jitty between two houses, or in a warm brickyard. A few days later, in the send us an email on [email protected] early hours of the morning, PC Sheldon was patrolling his patch when he was approached by the nightwatchman from Wraggs Brickworks. We look forward to hearing from you. He told the bobby that there was a man asleep in the building. The policeman accompanied the nightwatchman to the building in question. The ‘sleeping’ man was Mexican Joe and he was dead. PC Sheldon removed the body by tying it to a brick trolley and taking it to a makeshift mortuary under the town hall. The injuries on Mexican Joe’s body included a stab wound in the back of his neck. That wound could not ® have been self-inflicted and proved that he had been murdered. Among Mexican Joe’s possessions, they found a poster advertising a show in Blackheath and it included a stage magician called Herbert Nottingham. Could that have been Mexican Joe’s real name? Because the dead man NEED SOME IBSTOCK had spoken with a Yorkshire accent, the local police contacted their Yorkshire colleagues. These inquiries proved successful when a postman Help keep your local from Pontefract identified Mexican Joe as his 45 year old brother, Herbert Nottingham Turner. He had been a painter and joiner, before the PHOTOCOPYING Post Office in Ibstock lure of a life on the road as a traveling conjurer had proved too strong. He had been leading a nomadic conjurer for many years, after leaving – use it or lose it! his native Yorkshire. At one time, he had married and settled down, but his wife had died and he had gone back on the road. Mexican Joe’s OR PRINTING? funeral was held in Swadlincote on 28th November 1908, and his coffin was carried on a horse-drawn hearse. The whole cost of the funeral If not enough local people use and support their local Post Office in was raised by local people. Many locals attended his burial but, sadly, none of his own family. Perhaps they found their nomadic conjurer an Pop into the Ibstock, then we just won’t have the funds to keep it open. The only way embarrassment, someone not quite respectable. The killer of Mexican Joe was never found. In addition, no clue to the killer’s motive was ever we can help you all to keep this facility within the village is to ask you discovered. The dead man had coins to the value of four shillings on him when his body was found, so he had not been killed by a thief. Did all to USE IT OR LOSE IT. Remember, your local Post Office is a not for some local person find his strange clothing and traveling lifestyle disturbing? Was it a simple prejudice against strangers? The motive, like the IBSTOCK profit and is run solely to ensure Ibstock keeps its Post Office. identity of the killer, has never been explained. BUSINESS CENTRE Ways to help ensure the future of your Post Office are: David Bell • Doing your banking at your Post Office 57 High Street • Using the shop – we have a huge range of greetings cards We offer the following services to members of the public and • Using the Post Office to exchange travel money/Euros and arrange businesses: your travel insurance. • Paying Bills New Swannington Primary School: A Family School • Colour and black and white photocopying and printing • National Lottery At New Swannington Primary School, our school community is something that is pivotal to our success; • Scanning and emailing your documents • Sending your parcels and arranging postage. we are very proud of the home-school relationship we have established and continue to nurture. • Laminating of documents and printed pictures If you have any comments or suggestions about your local Throughout the recent school closures (both summer 2020 and the most recent one), we recognised the • Typing of documents and CVs Ibstock Post Office, please get in touch with us via importance of maintaining this essential relationship and without this, the success we enjoyed throughout [email protected] and the level of engagement we established with our remote learning provision would not have been possible. • Mailbox facility – you can use our address to receive your We are incredibly proud of every single one of our children and their family members for overcoming all the post or parcels challenges that were sent to us all. Their efforts were truly exceptional. We are now back in school and we are loving the noise, joy and enthusiasm that 200 children can bring to our • Workspaces and rooms for rent. lovely semi-rural school. We are celebrating our centenary this year and will be recognising that a school has Lots of free public car parks on the High Street, or pop on a been available to the children of New Swannington since 1921. Although our original plans to commemorate number 15 bus – the bus stops right near our reception. this exciting date have been somewhat curtailed, we are still enthusiastically planning and look forward to celebrating this important event in our school history very soon. Feel free to pop into the Business Centre if you require any help USE IT OR LOSE IT! In the meantime, we are always looking ahead and are now looking forward to welcoming our new intake or give us a ring on 01530 267300. children who will be joining us in our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the Autumn term. We do still have a few places available for this intake and if you are still considering a place for your child and would welcome the opportunity to join a lovely (rated GOOD by Ofsted), family oriented school, please do get in touch. Please contact our school office on tel01530 832656 or email [email protected] and we will be delighted to tell you more about our school and help you through the LCC Admissions process. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT If you are a parent who has received confirmation of your child’s place – first of all, a huge welcome to our school; we are very much looking forward to meeting you all! You can expect to receive information ourcommunityvoice.co.uk from us in due course, however, in the meantime, please put 6 June 2021 into your diaries as this is when we intend to hold our New Intake Evening. At this point, we are unsure about how this will look and is About Us • News & Events • Back Issues • Trade Directory • Online advertising • Testimonials • Twitter • Facebook dependent upon the official ‘Roadmap’ but we will ensure that we find a way through this. the voice page 26 page 27 the voice ASSURED WINDOWS
It’s time to open the doors at Tiaras and Tutus! • WINDOWS Tiaras and Tutus are a magical new business situated on Ibstock High Street offering children’s pamper parties. Our aim is to make party bookings stress and • DOORS mess free for you whilst ensuring the children have a party to remember! • BI-FOLD DOORS – UPVC /ALUMINIUM For all your Building and WELCOME BACK! • ROOFLINE PRODUCTS So, what do we do? 57 High Street, Ibstock At Tiaras and Tutus we specialise in children’s pamper parties. Our party packages consist of Tel: 01530 267310 • MISTED SEALED Landscaping requirements an allocated 2 hour slot and all things pamper for the princesses in your lives! UNITS REPLACED • OUTDOOR SEATING including The children will enjoy having their hair done, nails painted, glitter tattoos, face and hair Established 35 years • TAKEAWAYSERVICE Contact for free no obligation quote Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild glitter and a luxury foot spa during their 2 hour party! • FREELOCAL We also ask for you to pick a pamper themed activity from the choice of: HOMEDELIVERY Call: 07952 832461 or 01530 262625 Roofing• Patios • Driveways • Bath bomb making • Chocolate face masks • Lip balm making CITB Qualified Tradesman • Teddy building • Dance and disco style DPT Gardening Services FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS Party Bags are included in all party package bookings and bookings are currently for up to x6 guests only. FOR ALL YOUR AROUND THE HOME GARDENING NEEDS Contact MIKE COOPER, fully Food is an optional extra for your package and this will be catered for by qualified and time served for: fellow local business - Ibstock Tearooms. A cold seasonal buffet will be • bricklaying • fencing provided in individual servings. Any allergy or dietary requirements will all • Grass Cutting • Strimming • Fencing • Staining • Hedges and Trees Trimmed • carpentry & joinery be considered and noted at the time of booking. • Turf Laying • Laying Stone and Slate • metal fabrication • Weeding • Weed Spraying • painting & decorating • All types of planting • Garden Clearance. Get your party started! Don’t wait until that small All we ask of you is a date, time and deposit to secure your booking and then ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING WORK DONE. job becomes a large one! just turn up! The rest will be taken care of by us! PHONE NOW FOR A QUOTATION TEL: 07598 233572 All Covid-19 documentation must be completed prior to the party. This Telephone: 01530 480291 Mobile: 07909 912277 will be sent out to you at the time of booking. Or Email: [email protected] E MAIL: [email protected] What else do we do? Call Simon on 07789 195251 We also offer children’s workshops, seasonal discos and activity boxes. Where to find us and how to book? We are located at: 101 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LJ. or 01530 262982 Our popular Pamper Boxes are ideal for any special occasion and Telephone: 07969 350210 • [email protected] DC WARNER DIY Your local DIY shop suitable for both boys and girls. Some of our choices include Princess Email: [email protected] Pamper Boxes, Gamers Slumber Boxes, Build Your Own Teddy Boxes Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @tiarastutus 70-72 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH Find us on Facebook: Brooks Construction and follow us on Facebook or Instagram to view many more. Delivery or Social Media messenger is also available via these channels and is Tel: 01530 263941 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather collection will be arranged. regularly checked and responded to. General Hardware, Ironmongery, Plumbing Supplies, Paint Mixing Service, plus lots more available. ESSENTI L HE LTH C RE Please telephone for orders and friendly DIY RE INING O EN advice. Answer machine service available. Shop door collection - just ring the doorbell for service. Social distancing observed. Our revised opening hours are 9.00am – 2.00pm. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sgt GARY SIRRELL 4107 @NWLeicsPolice Neighbourhood Sgt: Bardon Hill NN45 and Forrest NN47 Beats. Coalville Police Station, Broad Street, Leicestershire, LE673PU. North West Tel: 101 • www.leics.police.uk Leicestershire Police C 20 CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS Police have seen a recent rise in the number of catalytic converters being ails cut filed taken from Honda’s (particularly Jazz and Civic), Toyotas (particularly ngro ing toenails Prius and Auris), but other cars are targeted. If you own these vehicles/ Independent Funeral Director ard skin removal know someone who does please share this message, be vigilant and report Corns removed suspicious activity. • 24 Hour service available day or night hickened nails More tips: • Arrangements made in the comfort n ections ungal Did you know a thief can steal a catalytic converter in a matter of minutes? of your own home errucae Most vehicles have catalytic converters, which can be stolen for the value of the • Tailored funerals to suit your requirements re holiday oot care inc. nail paint precious metals or illegally re-sold. • using your vehicle’s alarm or installing a Thatcham approved alarm, which should isa is ully qualified and insured ith the M nstitute Leicestershire Police have seen a recent spate in catalytic converter thefts across • Private viewing suites Open Now! at Maidenhead. member o both he College British activate if the vehicle is tilted or lifted. ssociation o Foot ealth ro essionals. MCF M F . the County, but this is happening across the Country. • Pre-paid funeral plans • looking out for anyone ‘working’ or acting suspiciously under vehicles (particularly Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 2.30pm Thieves tend to target hybrid cars as the value of their converter is higher and they in busy car parks) • Wills and estate management service can be accessed more easily with a jack. Saturdays: 9am - 1.00pm Call isa on 079 1 3 1 • avoid parking half on and half off the pavement as this makes it easier for thieves The simplest way to prevent catalytic converter theft is to put your vehicle in a • Memorials and monumental work Sew Fabrics .complete ootcare.org to access underneath the vehicle garage or secured area if you have one. Alarms, lighting and CCTV can also help to undertaken 57 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LH deter thieves. In addition, if you are going to be visiting somewhere for a long period of time (e.g. Tel: 07960 524 565 a supermarket), we would advise you to park so it is difficult for thieves to lift your Members of the National Association Other ways to protect your vehicle include: vehicle. Parking in well-lit areas, or under coverage of CCTV if possible would also of Funeral Directors Visit our website at • buying and fitting a protection device specifically to cover the catalytic converter assist. www.sew-fabrics.com • installing motion-activated lighting if you park your vehicle on a driveway, but if Also, CAT Converter marking kits are available. Marking can assist police investigations this isn’t possible, park it in a well-lit, busy area as converters can be tracked back to the vehicle they came from if located. • ensuring your dash-cam is set to detect movement Please call 101 to report any incident and always dial 999 if you see a crime in action.
When responding to an advert, please mention you saw it in ‘The Community Voice’ the voice page 28 page 29 the voice Bird-hides and beer at THE GALLOWS LANE, MEASHAM DE12 7HD
Burton Ashby 3 miles 10 miles GARDEN HOW TO FIND US J12 Kelham Bridge Swadlincote 5 miles WE ARE • From Esso Garage, Measham, take Ashby Road HERE Start from the Donington Arms (formerly the WAREHOUSE - After 800 yards turn right into Gallows Lane. • From Junction 12, A42, follow the signs for Tamworth Corner Pin) at the junction of The Green and 10 miles Snarestone on the B4116 for approx 800 yards, Champneys PLANT CENTRE Gallows Springs Manor Road, Donington le Heath. take 2nd left onto Gallows Lane. Lane Coffee Lounge Walk up Manor Road, turn As we welcome you back to The Hermitage FM Coffee left onto Townsend Lane. Lounge, Memorial Square, Coalville, can we please remind Continue along the track. You you of the following things; will come to a low barrier. The • Please adhere to social distancing rules and visit in groups National Forest Way goes to of no more than 6 or 2 households. the left across a field of horses, but you can carry straight on • Government guidelines require each member of your group along the permissive path until to ‘check in’ using the NHS Test and Trace app by scanning you come to Kelham Bridge the QR code displayed on each table. If you are unable to Nature Reserve. Follow the do this, you can ‘check in’ by leaving your details with us. path downhill to the left. It • Please be patient with us will take you past the bird hides. At the end of the path as we have to make sure turn right and go up the hill. that this has been done. At the top is a five-bar gate. As before, it will be table Go through the pedestrian service only. Take a seat and gap and turn left. Follow the we will come to take your narrow path keeping the wood on your right. Turn right, between order. For the time being, two patches of woodland and follow the watercourse uphill to a only staff will be allowed copse where you turn right. You will see three deep lagoons on inside the building. your right. Follow the track, through a gap in the hedge. At a gate you turn right onto a track which leads to Berry Lane. Turn right Thank you for supporting us at Farm Lane, continue downhill to Townsend Lane and a quick and helping to keep all of us socially distanced drink in the pub. Gerald Cave all safe.
Tr 6 Ye ading Here ars TV As Seen THE GAME IS ON! On WARHAMMER COMES 1500 sq ft over 2 floors of Antique, vintage TO KATS IN COALVILLE and collectibles inc quality gold and silver Kats Antique Vintage and jewellery,coins, militaria, stamps, hand painted Collectable Centre has already furniture, giftware, interiors and much more’ established itself as the premier venue for unusual gifts and ALSO WANTED unique collectable items with • All gold & silver jewellery including scrap & broken items a reputation for great service. • We pay more - the highest prices in the area Now proprietor Marie Davenport • Costume Jewellery is delighted to announce that they • All coins have been appointed as the local Environmentally friendly chalk • Militaria & medals and mineral paint. No VOC concession of the world famous Solvent Free, No Odour. miniature wargame (Games • Stamps We can also paint your own tired Workshop) ‘WARHAMMER’. • Postcards furniture. Please ask for more details. As Marie says, “We are delighted to • Watches have been chosen by Warhammer • Silver & Silver Plate to promote their fantastic range of • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. models and accessories throughout the area. We will keep a good stock FREE VALUATIONS EVERYDAY • OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE of many items and will be able to order other articles for quick delivery. As this coincides nicely with 50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EE the fact that our shop is now completely open for business once Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays again it could have not have come at a better time.” 10.00am - 4.00pm AN OFFER OF 15 – 20% DISCOUNT IS PRESENTLY AVAILABLE ON ALL WARHAMMER PRODUCTS! CALL 01530 273738 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 07792 974309 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm • Sat: 9am-5pm • Sun: 10am-4pm The shop is open every day from 10.00am - 4.00pm. Public car park to rear of shop 50 High Street, Coalville LE67 3EE. Tel: 07792 974309 2 hours free parking ALSO IN STOCK: SEED POTATOES, VEG PLANTS, FRUIT, HERBS, ONION SETS AND MUCH MORE the voice page 30 page 31 the voice Cockburn Vets in Coalville Awarded Gold in the Best UK Vet Awards 2021 The winners of the Best UK Vet Awards have been revealed with Cockburn Vets based in Coalville, being named the Best Vet in the IN STOCK UK in 2021. and ready to mow! Cockburn Vets is an independent, family run practice that was established by Bob Cockburn in the 1930’s. The practice cares for animals in the Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Shepshed, Market Bosworth and Markfield areas and offers their own on-site 24 hour emergency vet service run exclusively in-house. The annual Best UK Vet awards are in their 9th year and recognise the vet practices delivering the highest levels of service to customers. The awards, organised by VetHelpDirect.com, are based on genuine pet owner reviews of veterinary practices around the United Kingdom. Despite such a challenging year for vets and pet owners, there were 14,299 vet reviews received, an increase of 22% on the previous year and the highest ever! NOW NOW Those practices with the most four and five-star reviews from their customers over the last year are recognised, so, receiving the most positive £315.00 NOW reviews is a real testament to the team at Cockburn Vets. There are a number of additional categories including: Best Vet in County, Best Start £850.00 £440.00 up, Best Mobile, Best Small Animal, Best Equine, Best Referral, Best in Scotland, Best in Wales and Best in Northern Ireland. The Top 25 are also WAS WAS £390 WAS recognised with Gold, Silver and Bronze awarded for the top 3. Susie Samuel, CEO of VetHelpDirect.com commented: “Choosing the right vet is an £950 £515 important and difficult decision for a new pet owner. Vet practices are all very different with their own unique characteristics and it can be challenging to understand all those differences and find the best match. This is why hearing from existing clients via online reviews is so helpful; many of the reviews describe detailed stories of first-hand experiences which helps owners get a really good feel for the practice. BestUKVets is a lovely opportunity to reward the practices that are at the top of their game.” Diane Storer, owner at Cockburn Vets commented, “It makes me so proud that in this very difficult year, which has been defined by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had so many positive reviews from our clients. These are a testament to my team’s hard work and dedication to the care and well-being of all our patients. To receive such overwhelming public support, particularly at a time when so many individuals, families and businesses are struggling is overwhelmingly positive and truly heart-warming and I would like to thank all our lovely clients and those who took the time to leave us a review. As a small, family owned, independent vets feedback is incredibly important to us and we are grateful for all their reviews.” independent, family-run practice • offers own on-site 24-hour emergency service • advanced treatments, Client feedback has included: including key-hole procedures • RCVS accredited • “Faultless treatment of my pet from start to finish. Total trust and respect to this practice.” • Gold Level ISFM cat friendly clinic • year-round • “Everyone at the practice have always been very friendly, caring and supportive” preventative health care plans available MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN • “Over the years we have had a dog and several cats, we have always had Cockburn as our vet. TEL • (01530) 260355 They have always been good in every way and I would thoroughly recommend them’. Telephone • 01530 836654 SERVICING FROM £66! www.higgott.co.uk [email protected] • www.vetscoalville.co.uk Congratulations to all at Cockburn Vets from The Community Voice Team
RE-OPENED FOR BUSINESS Premier Mobility Burton Premier Mobility THE MOBILITY CENTRE BUMPER SCUFFS PAINTWORK SCRATCHES Professional quality automotive paint and bodywork SALES • SERVICING • REPAIRS • Many Mobility Aids Available repairs that are quick convenient and fully guaranteed. Professional Quality Large selection of new and pre owned mobility scooters Our fully-equipped CarCare Centre allows us to deliver quality repairs to everyday damage Convenient Same day repairs Rise & Recline chairs Collection and return service from home or work Kingsley single or dual motor chair MINOR DENTS COALVILLE CENTRE Repaired to a high quality commercial standard At a fraction of the price of traditional body shop methods. from £495.00 Value for Money We specialise in repairing everyday car paint and bodywork damage and because we don’t deal with major crash repairs, Medina button back chair we don’t have the expensive overheads that a traditional bodyshop might have - meaning we can pass these savings Dual motor. Small, onto our customers. medium or large £795.00 FIND US HERE For a FREE no obligation quote, Vulcan ChipsAway A511 A511 Way call Alan Wilson on CarCare Centre Ashby Rd Unit 14, Apollo Court A511 BURTONBURTON INDOOR INDOO MARKETR MARK •E TelT • •T 01283el • 01 547726283 547726 07964 130607 Vulcan Way London Rd Coalville Burton UponBu Trentrton U DE14pon T 1HArent D• [email protected] 1HA • [email protected] Email [email protected] LE67 3AP www.chipsaway.co.uk/alanwilson www. burtonpremiermobility.comwww.burtonpremiermobility.com the voice page 32 page 33 the voice RENAISSANCE - Celebrating 10 years in business Renaissance boutique is celebrating Other services offered include dressing: serving satisfied and happy customers - young people for their prom nights Have you discovered for 10 years. - ladies/gents for days at the races Originally a dress agency on Hotel Street, - your beautiful babies on their christening Coalville’s best kept secret? Renaissance Boutique has a stunning selection of bridal Seeking somewhere familiar and yet different? Somewhere cosy, yet stylish, where the staff before moving to their present location on - young people for their confirmation days Belvoir Road, after many extensions, they now and bridesmaids gowns, mother of the bride outfits and know your name? Welcome to The Ram Inn on Ibstock High Street. - ladies/gents for their formal nights out. men’s formal suits for your special day. offer five stunning rooms, catering for the entire bridal party. Dawn and her staff wish to sincerely thank everyone for their loyal support over the past • Bridal room With its unique new look and friendly atmosphere, ten years. • Bridesmaid room The Ram Inn on Ibstock High Street, offers a warm • Mother of the bride room We are operating an appointment system so welcome to all. This traditional, 300 year old village pub • Men suit-hire room please book via our website. has been loving treated to a quirky, yet comfortable • Special occasion room www.renaissance-boutique.com transformation. Spend a pleasant evening in the stunning beer garden and extended outdoor area. As it is table service only, you don’t even have to wait at the bar! Everyone who makes a purchase during our tenth year in excess of £100 will be entered From 17th May, Government guidelines permitting, you into a free prize draw to win £100 cash. will once again be able to enjoy a drink or two inside To be drawn on Christmas Eve. the cosy hostelry. Saturday nights will once again offer a AMAZING PLACE! variety of live acts to keep everyone entertained. Friendly They go above and beyond to help their customers! bingo sessions will resume on Sundays, with tickets on I have used this shop for suits for my wedding and more , sale from 3.00pm. Tuesday’s will see the return of the I knew this shop had an amazing amount of choice but once popular ‘Ram Inn Auctions’ which start at 7.00pm. I got in there, there was more than I could even imagine. This was for my mother and nan getting their wedding With no curfew in place now, the licensing hours are outfits and they were so helpful in assisting me and my partner in getting our suits sorted for our wedding ..lovely Sunday to Thursday, 11am-11pm and Friday and people, lovely shop. You can tell they are passionate about Saturday, 11am-1am. what they do and want to help you and get you what you are looking for. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Hannah Dawson 07487 584 147 @theraminnibstock Call 01530 836301 or email: [email protected] www.renaissance-boutique.com 12c Belvoir Road Coalville LE67 3PE
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It was attended by members of the Whitwick Branch of The Royal British egion and veterans, who came together, in a socially distanced way, to show their appreciation of his service during World War II and his devotion to Her Ma esty The ueen. ohn Cowley, branch Chairman and Bryan Hallam read the Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph with the ast ost and two minutes silence between. The standard was on parade and dipped in respect during the silence. A wreath was then laid by the branch resident, Ray Griffith, assisted by the Wreath Carrier, Alfie Sones, the son of branch member Gary Sones. A spokesman for the egion said e couldn t not be here today, it s the least e could do or a man ho has served his country and our ueen or 73 years. ir, our dut is done. the voice page 34 page 35 the voice For a Dignified Final Journey WHAT IS UNDER ANTARCTICA’S ICE? Funeral service excellence since 2002 ast month I mentioned the iri Reiss ma and how it de icted ntarctica without its ice. It is the most remote www.motorcyclefunerals.com Mobile Sports Massage and Injury continent on arth but there are some really interesting things that we do know. 01530 274 888 0845 375 2106 Rehabilita�on service for all of your aches It was once a tropical rainforest and many fossils of Dinosaurs, birds and animals have been found, indicating it was once a haven for life. Now it is and pains. one of the driest places on Earth where rainfall is extremely uncommon. 99% of Antarctica maybe covered in ice but 1% of the mysterious landmass The Goods Shed is covered in massive sand dunes, up to 70 metres high and 200 metres wide and mimics the climate of Mars. Huge holes called ‘Polynya’ appear and Kieran Storer BSc (Hons) Mannings Terrace disappear in the Antarctic ice. In the 1970’s, scientists found the ‘Weddell Polyna’. It was bigger than Britain but suddenly closed in 1976. In 2016, Measham [email protected] it reopened and has been growing ever since and is now the size of Wales. No one knows how it appeared or how deep it goes. A similar hole was 07779501282 spotted even earlier in 1947 by the American Admiral, Richard Byrd. Byrd led ‘Operation Highjump’, which was a huge military expedition that ended after only 8 weeks because of mounting casualties. Stopping in Chile on the way home, Bryd himself made some astonishing claims that Taskforce 68 had encountered and engaged a new enemy, that could fly from pole to pole at incredible speeds. These reports were not issued in the US press and Bryd was forbidden to speak about the subject again.
In 2006, declassified Soviet papers commissioned by Stalin, detail how Operation Highjump was actually a mission to find and destroy a suspected Nazi military base but on the way, they were attacked by unknown advanced aircraft and a large number of planes and ships were destroyed. Melting ice is revealing that maybe humans lived in our Southern continent. A 400ft circular dome was found in 2017 and you can see it today on Google Earth. This came only weeks after the ‘Antarctic Pyramid’ was also spotted on Google Earth, but was explained as just a ‘natural phenomenon’ by Knittiquip • The Wool Shop at Alpaca Park Farm • Snarestone MotorcycleFuneralsLimited some scientists. If one looks at the supposed pyramid from above, it certainly has 4 straight sides and does at first glance appear to be a man-made Open Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 4pm We sell a large range of beautiful pyramid. You will have to decide for yourselves on what to believe. In 2018, NASA discovered a 500-mile diameter ‘gravitational anomaly’ under @Motorcyclefuneralslimited We look forward to yarns By Sirdar, James C Brett, north central Wilkes Land. It is thought it could be from an asteroid impact that was far bigger than the one that caused the extinction of the Dinosaurs welcoming everyone again Stylecraft and King Cole. Founder of Motorcycle Funeral, the late Rev. Paul Sinclair. Motorcycle Funerals Limited A good selection of accessories and and caused the movement of continents. The problem is that pretty much none of us will ever get to see Antarctica first hand and we have to rely Gone but never forgotten Tracy and the team crystal art and embroidery and tapestry items are always available on sketchy images and government data as our basis for truth and knowledge. Archeology isn’t so much a science; it is more of an ideal and we never
Continuing his legacy, Alpaca Park Farm • Main Street • Snarestone • Derbys DE12 7DB really know 100% what things are or how old they are. We are told that ice has covered Antarctica for millions of years and that may well be true. Managing Director Marian Sinclair Tel • 07870 380013 What is true, is that a comet hit Greenland around 12800 years ago and caused mass extinction and dramatically altered our climate, sending us into a deep freeze and then a rapid heating up stage. Now what if and I say ‘if’ because it has no scientific background, what if, Antarctica was relatively ice free before the comet hit. What if people lived there and a flourishing civilisation existed and traded with contemporary cities in North/South America and the Middle East? Sounds ridiculous? Up until 1840, the largest temple complex on the planet that is Angkor Wat was unknown to modern civilisation and was hidden in deep rainforest. Last year, vast cities have been located in the Amazon that we only just starting to research and we now believe 60 million people lived in that region. If a whole city can hide in a forest, what is beneath an icy continent? dam Tibury
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We have had some A well deserved ‘Thank you’ to our loyal staff changes band of distributors and contributors CARPETS Dr Hanna has left us to continue her training but Dr Edwin, Dr Buraga Mobility and Dr Muneeb have joined us for the next 4 months. We also have from The Community Voice Team Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, a new Patient Services Team member, Hollie. We welcome them all. No one can deny that the last 12 months have been hard for Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW We’re not closed, we’ve been busy! Scooters Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] us all. During that time we have worked hard to continue to Thank you to all the patients who have supported us so kindly produce the Community Voice. We have been successful in this, Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, over the last 12 months. This has been an extremely busy time at with just one month’s edition appearing online only and last the surgery for both the clinical and non-clinical staff. We all work rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs closely as a team to ensure our patients are served well. Below are May’s edition being replaced by our ‘Lockdown Low-down’; a a few statistics to show the sorts of volumes we deal with. guide to accessing local services and giving details of shops and Part Exchange food outlets supplying vital home-delivery services etc. We have Between January and March 2021 our team: also launched our fourth local edition which serves Coalville Sales & Repair • answered 19,699 telephone calls and the surrounding district. This latest edition is proving to be Cleaning & Valeting • processed 25,080 prescriptions extremely popular with readers and advertisers alike. • booked 2,437 Covid vaccinations Servicing • processed 9,012 hospital letters (sent by hospitals after a None of this would have be possible without our wonderful contact with one of our patients) team of distributors. This loyal band provide the essential service 3 months warranty • dealt with over a thousand email enquiries, many about Covid of delivering the Community Voice magazine to over 26,000 All scooters homes and businesses throughout North West Leicestershire, vaccinations supplied fully serviced Brand New • given 1,204 Covid vaccines in the surgery. Market Bosworth and Barlestone. We are extremely grateful Scooters to these tenacious individuals who, in spite of the on-going Supplied This gives you a snapshot of the work we do here at the practice, it Batteries supplied & fitted free Our opening times are: involves much more than patients having appointments; there is a lot difficulties caused by the pandemic, go out in all weathers to We stock Monday 9.00 am till 1.00pm of admin work going on behind the scenes. Please be assured that ensure that you receive your monthly magazine. Tuesday 9.00 am till 1.000pm We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... we are working hard at all times to give you the best medical care. a large Wednesday Closed We would also like to thank our ever-growing band of We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! Thursday 9.00 am till 1.00pm contributors. Their interesting articles and fascinating stories selection of Friday 9.00 am till 1.00pm Ibstock & serve to make the Community Voice not only the ‘go-to’ place Come and see us at our NEW PREMISES! carpets at Saturday 9.00 am till 12.00pm Barlestone to find a wide range of local businesses and trades, but also a 24, Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PN Sunday Closed Surgeries ‘really good read’ as well. MON/TUE/THU/FRI/SAT - 9am-3pm. (Closed Wed) special prices Closed every Bank Holiday. Traditional Values, Modern Healthcare Steve, Hannah and Jayne Or call 01530 234499.
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