Now reaching 8,000 SEPTEMBER 2018 homes and businesses Issue 38

Ibstock • Market Bosworth • Ellistown • Heather • Swepstone • Newton Burgoland • Bagworth Battram • Nailstone • Ravenstone • Packington • Snarestone • Hugglescote • Donington-Le-Heath

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

. PLUS: Heather Scarecrow Festival Yarn Bombing at St Johns Church Poppy Fields Music Festival All our regular features & lots more!

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Ibs tock • Ellisto Bat wn • tram Heath • Rav er • S ensto weps ne • H tone uggl • New escote ton B • Ba urgol September 2014 and opened it’s gwort and • h • P Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snaresto eath Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! month! He was spotted by many, ne doors to the people of Ashby & hiding behind the advert for ‘M E Many of you correctly identified our mystery surrounding South-Derbyshire Sports’, on page 18. The first correct local landmark as the ‘walk through’ sundial answer drawn out of the ‘Community villages in May 2015 there’s been a memorial near to the Battlefield Heritage Voice hat’ was sent in by Mrs Gloria natural evolution to their business - Centre at Market Bosworth. The panoramic Barwell of Market Bosworth, who will receive a driven solely by the needs and desires of their view from the sundial provides the £10 GIFT VOUCHER! customers. opportunity to see the actual battlefield site But where is he this month? If you spot him, in the distance, the church of nearby Market send us your details, and which advert he is hiding Bosworth and other local landscape features. behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ And FABCO, never wanting to disappoint, rose to the This month’s prize has been won by challenge: to develop a totally unique, ‘quirky’ and Rosemary Goacher and our picture shows interesting home furnishings store where their the prize draw being performed by Sam of CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE customers just like to keep going back to, as displays Sence Accounting (see their advert on page Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH and stock are always changing! 9) and our Jayne. Tel: 01530 267344 Email: [email protected] Let’s see how well you do with our next www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk There’s everything from beds, mattresses and frames, landmark! to Amtico Flooring, designer carpets and rugs and Duresta furniture and the all new ‘Content by Terence Conran’ (the respected founder of Habitat in the 1960’s) together with a vast lighting range, including the bespoke David Hunt Lighting collection, mirrors, ornaments, Maison Voyage cushions and throws and a stunning collection of velvet cushions in almost every imaginable, fashionable shade! Not to forget the Culinary Concepts amazing display of Stags and Crabs.

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the voice page 2 page 3 the voice Heather Scarecrow Festival celebrates ‘The Silver Screen’ The theme for this year’s Heather’s as the runner-up. The crowds of visitors to CardsCards Brookside spectacular, straw-filled, Scarecrow the village event gave their vote to Heather GALOREGALORE Come and view our wonderful selection of greeting cards Festival was ‘A Night at the Movies’. Primary School’s ‘Harry Potter’ inspired – all at amazing prices. entry, which was awarded ‘The People’s As always, the good people of Heather Choice’ prize. We have just the card for you whatever the occasion! Garage unleashed their creative talents and let VVVV Organisers of the event were delighted at VVV their imaginations run riot, creating over 70 BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES • NEW BABY VVVV fabulous and highly ingenious entries. These the response from the village residents and VVV the public, in helping to make this 20th annual VVV included ‘The Greatest Crowman’, ‘The SORRY YOU ARE LEAVING • RETIREMENT VVV CING Boss Baby Crow’ and ‘Crowtel Transylvania’. festival the best to date. It is estimated that R SERVI S .T • CA SORBER The Community Voice’s personal favourites 10,000 people attended this year’s event GET WELL SOON • WEDDINGS • M.O OCK AB NING and the total raised is in excess of £8,000, & SH NDITIO were ‘Staircrow’, by Candor Stairlifts and BRAKES AIR CO which includes an incredible £1662, raised SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS AND OCCASIONS • USTS • ‘Gladiator’ (starring Russell Crowe, of R EXHA AIRS ING course!). The official winning entry was by Lynda Hodges, at her Manor Road garage • CA AR REP ALANC Plus: Great selection of Invitations, Birthday Badges, IES • C HEEL B the delightful ‘Rabbits are Brave’, created sale. Funds raised at the festival are donated • BATTER T & W to charities and groups associated with the Balloons, Special Occasion Gifts, Gift Wrap and Bags. ALIGNMEN by the residents of 15 Cow Shed Drive, • WHEEL with ‘Identity Parade’, featuring the unusual village. RES VV MAKE SURE WE ARE YOUR FIRST CHOICE – YOU WILL CAR TY VVV suspects of ‘microw’, ‘Darecrow’ and The Community Voice are delighted to • VVVV ‘Starecrow’, among many others, named sponsor this amazing local event. BE AMAZED AT THE QUALITY AND THE PRICES! VVV VVVV Brookside Come and see us at Coalville Market: VVV Garage V D A G RO Tuesday 8am-2pm. Friday & Saturday 8am-4pm. Units 5&6 Brookside SPRIN Or call 07833 104569. Industrial Estate IBSTOCK LE67 6LR PRETORIA ROAD

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THE YARN-BOMBING OF ST JOHN’S CHURCH, HEATHER St John the Baptist Church at Heather was a sea of amazing colours last month, when it was transformed by the impressive efforts of a local group of creative crafters called ‘Creativi-tea’. Hundreds of visitors were astonished by the wonderful display, which brought a great deal of joy to the community. BEDS | BED FRAMES | MATTRESSES The church was bedecked with yarn creations of every hue. Pews were festooned with knitted creatures. Pillars were entwined with yarn flowers and foliage. Every window and ESTABLISHED FURNITURE ledge, each lectern and even the pulpit were transformed to create a delightful spectacle. RETAILER IN BARWELL The idea to ‘yarn-bomb’ the church was conceived by local crafter and founder member of Excellent service ‘Creativi-tea’, Paula Sharpe, who was looking for a different and interesting way to get other Great value locals involved in raising church funds. Cake Huge choice of styles, sales and coffee mornings all have a positive sizes, colours & fabrics contribution to make, but ‘yarn-bombing’ the to suit your home church seemed to be an exciting fund-raising CHAIRS DINING FURNITURE ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE BEDS concept and the group accepted the challenge LEATHER & FABRIC SUITES with great enthusiasm! It’s members, who Stockists of Rauch, the specialist manufacturer of meet each Wednesday at Heather Village Hall space efficient bedroom storage at affordable prices. between 1pm and 3pm, worked tirelessly to craft the thousands of BEDROOM FURNITURE pom-poms and woolly ELECTRIC LIFT & RISE CHAIRS creations required, which were then sold. The total OPENING raised by the extravaganza ADDRESS was an amazing £3200 Dawsons Lane, HOURS towards the ‘Church Barwell, Leics, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Tower Crusade’. LE9 8BE Sun 11am-4pm The group extend a huge ‘’Thank You!’’ to everyone who supported FREE LOCAL DELIVERY www.thesuitesuperstore.co.uk 01455 850391 them. the voice page 4 page 5 the voice A DAY TO REMEMBER! The Poppyfields Music Festival wonderful new event is due to take place later this month at The Ibstock Town Cricket Club! On the 29th September The Ibstock Ex-Forces Fund in association with The Royal British Legion invite you to join them at a special festival of celebration to commemorate the memories of those fallen or injured in conflicts in defence of their country. With over ten hours of live music, food outlets, outside bars and fully stacked kids area (see our advert opposite) this really is a day not to be missed! The aim is to bring families and communities together in a fitting musical tribute for a very worthwhile cause. All profits generated will be distributed for the continuation of Ibstock Royal British Legion as well as the funding of the Ex-Forces projects within Ibstock and the surrounding areas. There will be NO ON STREET PARKING AVAILABLE OR AT THE VENUE (see website for alternative parking arrangements). Entrance ticket with parking can be purchased prior to the event. Local people may best be advised to walk. Gates open 9am. Full details can be viewed on social media or by visiting the Poppyfields web site on www.poppyfieldsfestivalibstock.com. The organisers are all volunteers and have worked long and hard to arrange this wonderful festival so let’s make this a day to remember! Physical tickets are available from the following outlets... IBSTOCK: Ibstock Town Cricket Club; The Beauty Box, Gladstone Street. ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Toxic Cherry, 4 Coxons Mews; Academy Of Rock, Union Passage. COALVILLE: Kats Antiques, 50 High Street.

ATTENTION BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS – BECOME AN OFFICIAL PARTNER IN THE EVENT: The Community Voice is delighted to be an Official Partner in the festival and there is still time for you to take up this great offer to support Poppyfields. To get involved in this worthwhile cause please visit the Poppyfields website.

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Continuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail Reliable, Affordable, Local dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’... Jonathan James Massey Don’t Miss out on Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of Gardener underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the Painter & Decorator letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. General Handyman At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. Tel • 01530 262972 The actual word answer will be shown on page 31. Woof - have fun! WOODSTONE MEADOW 07581107402 For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk Heather Lane Ravenstone LE67 2AH

Ruffle’s Walks – Where Airedales Dare! Ruffle was with Eric’s grandson, Jack, in the field next to the station garden. They had been playing with Ruffle’s favourite toy – a very bouncy red ball and were now Lying on the grass for a rest. Jack was in the middle of telling Ruffle all about his idea for a story competition that had been organised by his class teacher when Ruffle suddenly spotted For all your Building and something small and furry in the long grass next to the hedge that separated the field Landscaping requirements from the station garden. Ruffle satU p to get a better view. A squirrel? including Or a cat? Now being a terrier, both of these Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild would be worth chasing to Ruffle. Jack saw that Ruffle had spotted something so he Roofing• Patios • Driveways too sat up and looked in the direction that CITB Qualified Tradesman Ruffle was staring. ‘What have you seen R…’ Jack only got so far before the small furry shape suddenly made a dash towards the hedge. This was too much for Ruffle who gave a delighted bark and set off in pursuit. Ruffle was fast but no match for the squirrel who had a was standing. Jack explained what had head start. The squirrel climbed quickly happened. up through the middle of the hedge and disappeared. But Ruffle wasn’t easily ‘Ruffle was chasing a squirrel and came deterred and plunged into the hedge, through the hedge. This is where I found Ignoring Jack’s shouts for him to stop. him! How are we going to get him down?’ There was a lot of rustling and scraping from ‘If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes inside the hedge as Jack ran up to it. Then I wouldn’t have believed it!’ replied Eric. ‘Ok silence. Jack began calling Ruffle’s name – you keep talking to him and I’ll fetch the wooden ladder. Thank goodness it’s a flaT Call Simon on 07789 195251 and was just beginning to get concerned when he heard a faint whine that seemed roof and not too high!’ Eric slowly backed or 01530 262982 to come from behind the hedge and above away then turned to fetch the ladder. Jack’s head. Once the ladder was positioned against the Email: [email protected] Jack quickly ran around the hedge and shed, Eric carefully climbed up the rungs Find us on Facebook: through the gate into the station garden. and managed to encourage Ruffle over to Brooks Construction him. When he was within reach, Eric lifted 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather He looked along the hedge to see if there Come and Discover Our Exclusive was any Sign of Ruffle then stopped in Ruffle and, balancing him between him and amazement. Something had caught his eye the ladder, climbed slowly down. Luckily on the flat-roofed shed that stood next to Ruffle didn’t wriggle until Eric placed him Development of 4 & 5 Bedroom Homes in the hedge – a black and tan shape! onto firmG round, then he dashed round IBSTOCK BUSINESS Jack and Eric making them dizzy. ‘Ruffle!’ Jack could hardly believe his eyes. NETWORKING There was Ruffle standing on the shed ‘Let’s hope that will teach you not to chase an Excellent Village Location roof, his tail wagging very slowly. Jack squirrels Ruffle!’ exclaimed Eric. ‘Who NEXT MEETINGS: went slowly over to Ruffle and begaN to would have known that you were such a talk calmly so that Ruffle didn’t try to jump good climber!’ Tuesday 4th Sept 2018 off. Without taking his eyes off Ruffle, Jack ‘They will if I write it down!’ cried Jack. called to his grandad who was busy digging ‘I’ve just had an amazing idea for a story AR – ECHAE Tuesday 2nd Oct 2018 in the vegetable plot on the other side of Grandad! Thanks Ruffle!’ SCHEME Tuesday 6th Nov 2018 the garden. And with that Ruffle followed Jack over Eric came running oveR to Jack then to the station to help him write down the Ibstock Town Cricket Club stopped as he too saw where Ruffle extraordinary tale! Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 6NN Visit us, and Find a new home you will love at 9.15 – 11.30am Footnote: I hope that all my stories are believable – you can imagine a dog ® Woodstone Meadow, Ravenstone ALL BUSINESSES WELCOME just like Ruffle getting up to these antics. This is a true story – it actually happened to my Airedale! It would make an amazing idea for a story… £6.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your Contact us today on 0116 2352221 / 07939 217402 business card to enter into a prize draw. To register Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s your interest please call us on 01530 267300 or word has 8 letters. The answer is on page 31. Or Visit www.williamshomes.co.uk email: [email protected] the voice page 10 page 11 the voice

IBSTOCK PARISH COUNCIL Chairman’s Letter – September 2018 ...a lift when you need it most Responsible or Responsibility? against them. The cost of replacing these tables are in excess of £12k, money we currently just Every month, the Parish Council receive several can’t justify spending, the down side is these are Candor Stairlifts is a local, emails about matters that they genuinely would now unusable. The ball court is regularly having like to resolve, but just don’t have the answer. well-established stairlift company to be swept, as ‘children/youth’ enjoy smashing So I put some items to you, the Parishioners and I B glass bottles against the mesh fencing…. Making L I with offices in Ashby de la Zouch and maybe you can put yourselves in our shoes. S it dangerous, and unusable, but why? Do we T C Litter O N a newly opened showroom in close the area and leave the children nowhere C U We receive regular emails and phone calls about to play? Are we responsible for other people’s K O Coalville. We offer a range of both P C litter on the Play areas, verges and streets. We responsibility? Another area of vandalism is the A R I S H straight and curved stairlifts from provide Litter bins throughout the village and plants. We are always complimented on our floral on the play areas which we pay to be emptied displays and hanging baskets and work hard with IBSTOCK PARISH leading manufacturers, and always but we also employ litter pickers to pick up the our contractors to ensure a nice visual display, COUNCIL ensure that each one is made to dropped litter on the play areas at various times but we regularly have plants pulled out and The next meetings of your during the week (Currently costing over £6k per thrown on the floor, heads ripped off plants, and measure for perfect suitability for year). Community litter picks are also organised plants stolen. We also had two of the large green Parish Council will be held on every customer. to again pick up the litter that is being dropped. containers, tipped over on purpose and emptied Wednesday 5th Sept 2018 Many would argue that as bins are provided out. There is no reasonable answer as to why this and Wednesday 3rd Oct 2018 that £6k could be invested in more appropriate would be done but again replacing and rectifying FREE stairlift assessment projects, that would better benefit the community. the damage is another unnecessary cost pulling commencing at 7.00pm at We pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment, A majority of people use the bins, but from the funding away from other projects. IBSTOCK SCOUT HUT carried out in the comfort of your own home. emails, there are a minority who don’t…. Is this We also have calls relating to anti-social behaviour, Melbourne Road, Ibstock Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit our Happy & Delighted Customers lack of education, better parenting, or just general Parking on double yellow lines, parking antisocially, until further notice. showroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any of We are proud of our many positive customers reviews laziness…? I wish I had the answer. Bad language being used on the play area, but within the Age UK business directory and through All members of the public welcome. our stairlifts on display. Vandalism again our hands are tied. People ignore the traffic independent review site feefo. Another common complaint is the mindless restrictions and park wherever they wish, however www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and do vandalism that takes place, thankfully for a village they wish. without a consideration for anyone else. Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936 not align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This gives The High Street, is a problem in the evenings, our size, it isn’t huge, but it is still a cost to our us great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options to I’ve got the freedom of my home back... with people parking on the double yellow lines, every dwindling resources, pulling money away play areas remain a safe environment for children suit individual client requirements, even in the most knowing there will be no repercussions. “I felt so frustrated at not being able to use the upstairs from planned projects. The Parish Council received using them. CCTV is one of our considerations as challenging of complex situations within a home. Along rooms in my home and unhappy that I had to have some funding, and provided a free play ball area, A minority of Children/Youth, seem to feel it its a parish council, to assist the authorities to stamp with our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a range Table tennis table and teqball table, at the Welfare acceptable to participate in drinking and drug my bed in my front room, instead of sleeping in my this out, it is a huge cost to us, but we cannot put of associated products to help with varying disabilities, site. Within months of it being completed, a abuse on the play areas, taking the opinion they a price on the Childrens safety. such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track hoists, own bedroom, but I no longer felt safe using the stairs. fire was set inside the ball court, damaging the are above the law, and wont get caught, or if Yours sincerely, surface and fencing, and both the Teqball Table they do no action will be taken against them. The rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and mobility My stairs are quite steep and narrow and I was and Table tennis table had large holes made in authorities are aware of this escalating behaviour, Stuart scooters. doubtful if a stair lift could be fitted, but they came them, by smashing bricks, and heavy objects and will take appropriate action, to ensure our Chairman (2018-2019) and measured up and everything was dealt with and Trusted Aftercare and Service fitted in no time at all! Everyone was extremely No matter what time of day, we are committed to offering helpful, polite and pleasant to have in my home and 24/7 support and have engineers on call 365 days a year. the results could not be better. Hermitage FM and the We even use GPS technology to locate and assign an engineer to a breakdown within hours. Our aftercare I would certainly recommend Candor to anyone Community Voice magazines packages including flexible yet comprehensive warranty considering a stair lift.’’ The ‘Voices’ of North West Leicestershire! and service options for that added reassurance. Mrs M, Hugglescote You may not be aware of this, but local radio station, Hermitage FM, which provides a 24 hour broadcasting service for North West Leicestershire on 99.2 FM, is staffed entirely by volunteers and enthusiasts. This also applies to their Community Coffee Lounge at the Memorial Square premises, in Coalville. A ‘not-for-profit’ community organisation, they give their support to community cohesion, regeneration and learning. The radio station provides free training and work experience and the Community Coffee Lounge Visit • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk to arrange a FREE stairlift provides supported work placements and catering and customer They can also cater for service training. assessment or call us on 0330 100 4564 corporate meetings Hermitage FM’s broadcasting service, run by local people, for local either, at the premises or Scotlands Industrial Estate • London Road • Coalville • Leicestershire LE67 3JJ. people, provides entertainment, news and information for the whole externally. [email protected] • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk of the North West Leicestershire area. Community meeting facilities Exciting developments are available for hire, offering seating for up to 25 people, with a are in the pipeline for a closer working relationship between the We are delighted to have recently large smart screen, making it an ideal venue for presentations etc. local radio station and our magazines. With our combined forces, been awarded the Which? Trusted Trader accreditation The Coffee Lounge is a very friendly and welcoming place. It offers Hermitage FM, in association with The Community Voice Magazines, a full, healthy menu, available 6 days a week, at a reasonable price. aim to be ‘the voice’ of your local communities. the voice page 12 page 13 the voice Roberts Holidays... Autumn and FANCY PUTTING YOUR Festive Days out and Short Breaks BRAIN TO THE TEST?

Be it coast, country or city which enthrals you – the Harry Potter Studios decorated for Christmas - Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. our Autumn selection of short breaks and days out there’s something for all the family. offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!) It’s never too early to book and by the time winter the Westonbirt Arboretum, with its magnificent comes around you’ll be glad you did. “Changing Colours of Autumn”, taking in the amazing Terracotta Exhibition in Liverpool, or even Our personal, friendly, yet professional service, enjoying a Cream tea in the Cotswolds – we have coupled with our attention to detail and Roberts the perfect day out to suit all tastes. If you prefer Renowned Quality, ensures that your day out is one the coast our days out to Llandudno, Blackpool, to remember for all the best reasons. Whitby or Wells-Next-To-The-Sea will be right up Joining your day trip your street. We feel it is very important to offer convenience of Festive Day Trips and Short Breaks local joining points, yet ensure that have as much time as possible to enjoy your day out. It is for this Christmas comes but once a year, so make the most reason the maximum number of departure points of it with our glittering selection of Festive events on our day trips will be 3, with the majority having and day out. Christmas markets are a particular ACROSS DOWN fewer than this. Please call for further details. favourite and we visit some of the very best, 1. Requested the presence of someone (7) 1. Models of excellence (6) 5. Prominent (5) from the Chatsworth House Christmas market Free car parking 2. Speculation (7) 8. Closest (7) 3. Impart skills or knowledge (5) to Birmingham, the largest authentic German The vast majority of our clients choose to join at our 9. Compete for something (3) 4. Is afraid of (6) Christmas Market outside of Germany. Or how depot in Hugglescote and make use of our FREE, 10. Expressed mirth (7) 5. Actual (7) about a trip to the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland large, SECURE CCTV monitored car park 11. Scope (5) 6. Corvine bird (5) where you can glide along the UK’s largest outdoor THE ODD ONE OUT! Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”? 12. Started (5) 7. Cricket team (6) ice rink? For something a little more formal you can 14. Mentally responsive (5) 13. Had a lofty goal (7) View our full programme on our website A) Geometric patterns, of unknown origin, in crop fields. 19. Inexpensive (5) join us in Birmingham for an evening with Andre Rieu 15. Adult male chicken (7) www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk 21. Imaginary creature (7) or perhaps a Christmas Singalong at Westminster B) The first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. 16. Weighing machine (6) or call us on 01530 816425. 23. Pasture (3) Abbey, or how about something different such as 17. Pinnacle (6) C) Richard John Bingham; a British peer suspected of murder. 24. Bulwark (7) 18. Apprise (6) D) Disappearing ‘hands’, no longer on deck. 25. Pay out (5) 20. Efface (5) 26. Proposition deducible from basic Great postulates (7) 22. Visual representation (5)

Quality Day Trips 2019 Day Trips BROCHURE Get yourself noticed NOW OUT! VISIT OVER 150 WEBSITE The Community Voice offers a design and print from Roberts Travel Group HOLIDAYS FOR FULL service based in the heart of Ibstock utilising over LISTINGS 30 years of experience within the commercial printing and graphics industry. 11th Sept Cotswolds & Cream Tea £29.00 22nd Oct Harrogate with Afternoon Tea at Betty’s £59.00 6th Dec Lincoln Christmas Market £24.00 We can provide initial concepts through to 13th Sept International Bomber Command Centre, 24th Oct West Midlands Safari Park £33.00 7th Dec Lincoln Christmas Market £24.00 Woodall Spa & Lunch £45.00 26th Oct Drayton Manor Park & Zoo £45.00 7th Dec Bourton on the Water Christmas Lights the final product with professional advice and 14th Sept Weston Super Mare £23.00 27th Oct London Dungeon’s £55.00 at Night £23.00 personal service every step of the way. 15th Sept Windsor £25.00 27th Oct London Hyde Park or Shopper £25..00 7th Dec Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market £23.00 15th Sept Royal Windsor Castle £53.00 28th Oct Disney on Ice in Birmingham £65.00 8th Dec Birmingham Christmas Market £20.00 To find out more, or to discuss your needs simply 16th Sept Whitby £25.00 8th Dec Irving Berlin’s White Christmas £45.00 8th Nov Les Miserables at the Leicester Curve Theatre £85.00 call us on: 01530 267344 19th Sept Salford Quays & The Lowry Centre £23.00 10th Nov “Rule Britannia” Penistone Paramount Centre £42.00 8th Dec York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25.00 22nd Sept Llandudno £25.00 10th Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular £89.00 9th Dec Lincoln Christmas Market £24.00 or email: [email protected] 26th Sept York Medieval City £25.00 12th Nov Durham Cathedral City £25.00 9th Dec London Christmas Shopper £25.00 11th Dec RHS Wisley Illuminations & Alternatively, just pop in to see us at 30th Sept Emmerdale the walking Tour 16th Nov Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fayre £29.00 Plus Esholt Village £59.00 Festive Afternoon Tea £65.00 17th Nov Chatsworth House Christmas Market £49.00 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leicester LE67 6LH 30th Sept Macclesfield Treacle Market £22.00 13th Dec Andre Rieu Live in Birmingham £88.00 17th Nov York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25.00 2nd Oct Cotswolds & Cream Tea £29.00 15th Dec Castle Howard at Christmas £45.00 18th Nov Llandudno Christmas Fayre £29.00 5th Oct Wells Next-To-The-Sea £23.00 15th Dec York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25.00 18th Nov Festive Gift Fair NEC Birmingham £32.00 6th Oct “Changing Colours of Autumn” 15th Dec Christmas Singalong at Westminster Abbey £85.00 Westonbirt Arboretum £39.00 19th Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular £89.00 15th Dec Hyde Park Winter Wonderland £25.00 10th Oct Stratford Upon Avon £22.00 21st Nov Birmingham Christmas Market £20.00 16th Dec York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25.00 11th Oct “Throw a Pot” A World of Wedgewood 24th Nov Gloucester Quay’s Victorian Christmas £23.00 19th Dec Irving Berlin’s White Christmas £59.00 inc Light Lunch £75.00 24th Nov Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre £37.00 21st Dec Thursford Christmas Spectacular £79.00 13th Oct London History & Science Museum £25.00 25th Nov Birmingham International Tattoo £59.00 21st Dec Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton 14th Oct Whitby £25.00 25th Nov Chatsworth House Christmas Market £49.00 Grand Theatre £68.00 14th Oct Liverpool & China’s Terracotta Warrior’s £47.00 25th Nov Gloucester Quay’s Victorian Christmas £23.00 16th Oct Blackpool £25.00 28th Nov York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre £25.00 18th Oct Legoland or Windsor £59.00 1st Dec Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Farewell Tour £105.00 19th Oct Harry Potter Studio’s “Halloween” £66.00 QUALITY DESIGN, PRINT & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 20th Oct Liverpool & China’s Terracotta Warrior’s £47.00 1st Dec Hyde Park Winter Wonderland £25.00 TRAVEL GROUP 20th Oct Weeping Window Poppies at the Imperial 2nd Dec Worcester Victorian Fayre £23.00 War Musuem or Camden Market £25.00 4th Dec Chatsworth House Christmas Market £46.00 Call 01530 816425 for a brochure or 20th Oct Chester or Chester Zoo £45.00 5th Dec Christmas Variety Show at Wicksteed Park £55.00 visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk 21st Oct Black Country Museum £35.00 5th Dec Bath Christmas Markets £25.00 for our full selection of day trips and holidays When responding to an advert please mention you saw it in ‘The Community Voice!’

the voice page 14 page 15 the voice WIN 2 FREE TICKETS for September’s film night at Ibstock Palace Don’t just have a clean carpet - Have a Spotless one! The Palace, Ibstock presents the film • Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours • Safe and non-toxic Ask us to • Fully insured clean 3 rooms ‘The Guernsey Literary and • Oriental rugs / leather cleaning and we’ll clean Tel • 01530 587242 the 4th for Potato Peel Pie Society’ spotlesslycleancarpets.co.uk FREE Main Street • Newton Burgoland High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 on Friday 14th September SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS (See the Palace events diary for more details) FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS AROUND THE HOME TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any MONDAY QUESTION: Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am-3.30pm. Bridget Smith on (0116) Contact MIKE COOPER, fully event, please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. qualified and time served for: Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to 2318720 or (07912) 480959. Who wrote the novel on which this film is based? availability) or reserved on the telephone. Tickets can Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst • bricklaying • fencing also be purchased at our regular Saturday Community improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Telephone or email your answer to the question above to Hannah or Jayne • carpentry & joinery Mornings. Please check with ticket outlet to avoid Michelle on (07887) 678367. • metal fabrication on 01530 267344 or [email protected] to have a chance of • painting & decorating disappointment. TUESDAY Don’t wait until that small Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 winning TWO FREE tickets for the film night at Saturday 8th Sept - IBSTOCK COMMUNITY CHOIR job becomes a large one! present ‘Do You Hear My Voice?’ The Concert starts at 7.30pm. or 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. The Palace, one of the oldest surviving cinemas in the country. Tickets: £7.00. For more details contact Alison on Tel: 01530 261003 Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm-6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged TEL: 07598 233572 or Marion on Tel: 01530 450217. 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: [email protected] First correct entry drawn from the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be the lucky winner! Friday 14th Sept - FILM NIGHT - ‘The Guernsey Literary Yoga Class – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on E MAIL: [email protected] and Potato Peel Pie Society’ (12A). A writer forms an 07776 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay. unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. World War II, when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. The story is based on the 2008 novel of the same name WEDNESDAY written by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Doors/ bar open at 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on The Palace Players present an entertaining Wednesday 19th Sept – PALACE WINE CLUB - wine tasting (07887) 678367. evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00. Limited to a maximum Falls Prevention Class – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please evening of two contrasting ‘one-act’ plays on of 30 places! Tel: The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@ to reserve your place. lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along. Friday 21st Sept – PALACE LINE DANCE - with Honky Tonk ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by Friday 5th October and Saturday 6th October. contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! ‘Not Bobby’ is a curiously wonderful one act play by Nick Warburton. Anxious Dancing from 7.45 pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on (01530) to complete yesterday’s newspaper crossword, Frank finds the page missing. His advance £5.00 (or £6.00 on the door) from The Palace Tel: 262400 for more details. 01530 262400. mother, Pam, confesses to using it in the newly acquired rabbit’s cage. Extracting THURSDAY Saturday 22nd Sept – Craft Event – 10am to 1pm – Crafts the page, Frank is astonished to find the crossword is now complete. Could the from local makers, including home accessories, cards, jewellery, glassware Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm-3.00pm. Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 8343239. rabbit, Bobby, be responsible? Assuming that it is an example of the rabbit’s cryptic and ‘vintage’ items for your home and you, plus homemade cakes and clue solving skills, Frank then gets Bobby into the local education system and the preserves. Light refreshments available through-out. ‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 or e.mail [email protected] story becomes quirky, well-observed satire on schooling and its administration. Saturday 22nd Sept – PALACE SOCIAL DANCE - A very FRIDAY popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Doors/bar open at ‘Semblance of Madness!’ by John H. Newmeir. Three women in a psychiatric 7.00pm. Dancing from 7.30 pm ‘til 10.30 pm. Tickets: £5.00. Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216. Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap hospital meet for a therapeutic drama lesson. From the outset we learn that the Friday 28th September - PALACE BINGO. A great social night 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle lesson is carefully controlled to extract information regarding a gruesome murder. out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar and School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, Would you like to see your (07949) 121442 or [email protected] Each woman declares she is a trained psychiatrist and that the other two are refreshments. Everyone welcome. business or event on Friday 5th October and Saturday 6th October – THE MONTHLY BINGO – NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY! inmates. Jones, an ex-professional actress, adopts the role of teacher. The ease with A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. PALACE PLAYERS present an entertaining evening of two contrasting Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. which she slips between three other “characters” is both baffling and frightening to one act plays. A quirky comedy, ‘Not Bobby’ and an intriguing drama, the other two women; Dawn, a neurotic day-dreamer, and Hannah, an apparently THE PALACE ‘Semblance of Madness!’ (see opposite for more details). Tickets: SATURDAY £5.00 available from The Palace and from Ibstock Business Centre (Tel: Community Morning at the Palace. Every Saturday (except the ‘normal’ dispassionate person. The suspicion constantly transfers between the three ‘BIG SCREEN’? 01530 267300) or pay on the door. 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and as the tension builds. It is not until the very end that the truth is discovered. associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you For just £5.00 a month From Sunday 14th October The Palace Indoor Car Boot would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come Sales are back! For more details contact Jackie on 07926 along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced The evening’s entertainment begins at 7.30pm your details can appear before 357005. goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. and the doors and licenced bar open at 7.00pm. each regular Tickets are £5.00 and are available from PALACE FILM SHOW The Palace on Tel: 01530 262400 or Ibstock For more information contact The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial Business Centre on Tel: 01530 267300 or The Palace on hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, pay on the door. kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, Tel: 01530 262400 full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS Check out our website at ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH About Us • Back Issues • Trade Directory Online advertising • Testimonials • Twitter & Facebook the voice page 16 page 17 the voice Ibstock Horticultural and Craft Show surprises everyone A great effort by the Angling Club Trophy for the followed her Dad’s lead and gardeners, cooks and most red rosettes in the section took the red rosette in the jam photographers of Ibstock and and went on to win the overall tart class. CARPETS surrounding villages had this championship with the most Children from Holmsdale Our new address is: year’s Ibstock Horticultural points in the whole Show. A Nursery and Out of School Clubs Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, and Craft Show buzzing. superb pair of cucumbers grown made a great entry into the by Mick Gibbins gained best in Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW Large vegetables, a great photo and art competitions. 5 Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] selection of cakes and beautiful Show. year old Christina Donovan won blooms filled the Palace in Gary Freeman swept the leek the under 14’s photo and Alison Ibstock Palace on 18th August as classes and Dave Gammon’s Wright took the adult trophy. PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS 54 people brought along items marrow weighed in at over Alison’s artistic skills also came from their kitchens and gardens. 19 kilos so taking the heaviest to the fore in the decorated VIRUS REMOVAL Dave Gammon of Packington marrow class. sponge cake class. narrowly beat Ibstock’s own John Flamson and Gail Finney 16 Victoria sponges dominated & DATA RECOVERY Brian Cockett by 2 points to battled it out in the flower the domestic entries with Lisa gain the cup for the most points section with both gaining an Gammon keeping up the family SMART PHONE in the vegetable section. Dave equal number of first prizes. fortunes. The jam and chutney & IPAD REPAIRS also won the Ibstock Brick John took home the Joan Gibbins were won by Ibstock residents Memorial Cup as Gail had won Kay Bradbury and Sue Garside. 07815 810691 Our opening times are: it in 2017. Mick Gibbins beautiful Jacquie Aucott just pipped Janet Large Monday 9.00 am till 5.30pm dahlias triumphed this year Beniston to the most points in 01530 231 971 Tuesday 9.00 am till 5.30pm selection of Wednesday Closed and Alison Wright and Jennifer these classes. [email protected] Surrey took trophies home to Thursday 9.00 am till 5.30pm This is a great village event carpets at Friday 9.00 am till 5.30pm Heather and Ellistown with their which was supported by many Saturday 8.30 am till 3.00pm roses and fuchsias. residents. Thanks to everyone FREE COLLECTION! our new Sunday Closed Harriet Hughes, aged 7, won who entered, sponsored classes, Closed every Bank Holiday and between the most points in the children’s gave raffle prizes and helped on premises. 1-2pm for lunch on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri section with her plant in an the day. Special thanks to the 4 unusual container, art and judges Sue Callaghan, Gill Read, www.chrystecarpets.co.uk decorated cakes. 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Marsdens Kitchens are • STRUCTURAL a small local business ALTERATIONS based in Ibstock covering With effect from October, we are proud to announce a new addition to The Community Voice family! AND EXTENSIONS the East Midlands. UNDERTAKEN With the arrival of our third publication, we are expanding into Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The new all-colour, We are a family owned, A4 magazine, will have a letter-box distribution of over 6,000, and together with it’s two sister publications, • FULL SURVEY AND family operated PLANNING SERVICE will bring the total distribution of the Community Voice magazine family to over 20,000; making us one construction business • SUPPLY & FIT KITCHENS of the largest in the area. with many years of AND BEDROOMS experience building The Community Voice magazine was once just a ‘twinkle in the eye’ of Mr Graham Tyers of Ibstock, until back in 2015, when he joined extensions and orangeries • BESPOKE JOINERY forces with the current editor, Mr Stephen Tilbury, and the first edition rolled off of the press. for new and existing Graham had voluntarily worked as a director and company secretary of Ibstock Community Enterprises Ltd for many years and had clients. No matter how • A FAMILY OWNED AND always cherished the idea of launching a local magazine, focusing on local community matters. Once this became a reality, the magazine big or small, from single RUN BUSINESS began to grow in size and popularity with readers and advertisers alike, quickly becoming a much enjoyed ‘read’ in Ibstock and story to new builds, we surrounding villages. As part of further recent expansion, this edition now also covers Market Bosworth and currently reaches 8,000 can complete on time • QUALITY PRODUCTS homes and businesses. and most importantly FROM THE FINEST on budget. MANUFACTURERS In 2016, we were contacted by Whitwick Parish Council, who, having become aware of our popular Ibstock magazine, wanted to • OUR OWN TRUSTED discuss the possibility of a Community Voice publication being produced for Whitwick and surrounding villages as there was no other We offer free estimates TEAM OF PLASTERERS, community orientated magazine in the area. on any project so get in PLUMBERS, TILERS touch with us via an Happy to oblige, our second edition soon became another successful addition to our expanding family. It has a recently increased distribution AND ELECTRICIANS email or phone call. of 6,000 and, in addition to Whitwick, now covers the villages of Thringstone, Swannington, Coleorton and Coleorton Moor. Here at The Community Voice, we are really thrilled to be entering a new, exciting phase of development with the launch of our Ashby-de-la-Zouch Community Voice and are looking forward to getting to know the community groups, businesses, Charity MARSDENS KITCHENS 101a High St, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LJ For all our latest You can also find us on Champions, local organisations and the good folk of the town and surrounding villages! Tel Steve Marsden 07872 558932 • Leighton Marsden 07540 784361 project news, mybuilder.com Your guarantee Email: [email protected] • Web: marsdenskitchens.com follow us on: of quality & craftsmanship.

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An ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING WORK DONE. interesting name and Research by society members, Denis PHONE NOW FOR A QUOTATION Baker, Professor Jeff Knight and Stuart story, but no evidence has ever been found Telephone: 01530 480291 Mobile: 07909 912277 Warburton, has revealed that the history of Or Email: [email protected] the building goes back to the middle of the to corroborate this 1700’s. Always known as the Red House, gruesome tale. the building was originally a farm house, From the 1870’s, the building was in the Coalville Conservation Area. The featuring on maps from 1777 and 1815. The surrounded by Coalville market, with the Coalville Heritage Society believes that the Red House has always stood at the centre livestock market to the rear. 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Discounts galore at HERE’S A CAREER OPPORTUNITY…………. NEWS FROM... DIARY DATES new Coalville store! St Denys Church • Ibstock Amans discount store has now opened in the We’re recruiting for a Team member to join us in our Coalville High Street shop which, for many Ashby showroom. This is a fantastic opportunity for you BARDON Weekly Sunday services: 11.00am years, was the home of Geoff’s Toys. to be part of the FABCO family, and play a part in our First Sunday in every month: The owner, Tarsem, is pleased to offer off-licence future success. Weekend work is involved, and you need 9.00am Holy Communion services and a wide range of convenience items, at to be ‘hands-on’ as we’re a small team - we do “everything” 10.30am All age worship discounted prices. Both front and rear entrances If you’re passionate about interior furnishing, and have a ‘flair’ PARK From Thurs 6th until Sun 9th September: to the shop offer full disabled access. both Ibstock and Heather churches Our photograph shows Tarsem and his family for colour, you may be just what we are looking for! If you’re seeking your first are open for ‘Heritage’ days outside the premises, together with other steps on the road to management, with a clear career path, then FABCO could (‘Ride & Stride’ on Sat 8th Sept) High Street shop and businesses owners, who be the place where you could build your future! CHAPEL Sat 8th September: 2.00pm enthusiastically support this new venture. From At FABCO we are passionate about what we do, and we always put our customer Teddy bear parachute jump WORSHIP SERVICE: THURSDAY ART CLASS: left to right, Michael Wyatt, owner of Alisons Cafe Come and ring the bells! first with outstanding service and product knowledge. The Ideal candidate The first Sunday in every month at Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. and the Bitter and Twisted Micro Pub, Jacqueline should have ‘passion’ about retail and customer service. If you think you’ve got 10.00am. Our gatherings are fairly informal. Sun 9th September: 11.00am Beresford owner of Lady J Lingerie and Ryan Rededication of the bells Flamson owner of One Stop shoe repair. what it takes, send your CV over to us as soon as possible and you could be part Find us at the roundabout at the junction of Shaw Lane (A511), Bardon Road (A511) by the Bishop of Leicester of the FABCO family. and Beveridge Lane (B 585), take the Leicester-bound (eastbound) carriageway of the Every Tues: 1.30pm–3.00pm (from 11th Sept) A511 road and the chapel is on the left after about 50 metres. There is a large car park ‘Little Fishes’ Mother and toddler group Email in the first instance to: [email protected] at the back. Weds 12th September: 2.00pm – 4.00pm For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on Tel: Chat & Craft at the Church 01530 242526. Sat 15th September: 10.00am – noon Jewellery Stall at The Palace FOOTBALL RESULTS Did you know that the Tues 18th September: 7.30pm Alpha Course 1st/taster session Community Voice can distribute at The Old School Tea Rooms, High St, Ibstock ELLISTOWN FC PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER DEADLINE DATES your marketing leaflets? Fri 21st September: 3.30pm – 5.30pm Leicestershire Senior League From just £30 per thousand you ‘Messy Church’ at St Denys School Premier Division - Sat 18th August FOR OUR OCTOBER 2018 ISSUE: can reach over 14000 households. Sun 7th October: 10.30am BLABY & WHETSTONE 2 Deadline date for bookings is Wednesday 12th September Harvest Sunday Service ELLISTOWN FC 0 For more details call 01530 267344 or email Deadline for copy is Friday 14th September www.ibstockstdenys.weebly.com Ellistown deserved at least a point in the www.stjohnthebaptistchurchheather.weebly.com season opener. [email protected] the voice page 28 page 29 the voice Market Bosworth Country Show will not continue Shortly after the 129th Market the flower tent were at an all time high, a Hermitage Bosworth Country Show the fantastic number of heavy horses were on Mystery object members of the Market Bosworth show, there was great enthusiasm for the Dental Practice Mobility Agricultural, Horticultural and new Shetland classes, beautiful side saddle Equestrian Society met to consider classes, and the Pony Club had brought identified! back show jumping this year. With great the future of the Show. With much Thank you to the readers who entertainment and activities around the Dental health for all... for life. Scooters contacted the Community Voice regret they decided that the Society showground we can be proud of the show Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, to say that they recognised last could not continue to run the Show our small committee and faithful group of We pride ourselves in providing quality dentistry rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs in future. volunteers put on. month’s ‘mystery object’. Both Mr in a relaxed and friendly environment. Reasons for the decision include John Cooper and Mr Leslie Gray, of Over the last 30 years the Society has Whitwick, were able to supply details Part Exchange donated over £100,000 to a variety of local • the volume of work required to put on regarding the item and its usage. such a Show ranging from dealing with the charities including LOROS,Police Benevolent NEW PATIENT OFFER Sales & Repair bureaucracy to the physical effort needed Fund, Red Cross, Hinckley Round Table, They identified the item as a piece of local coal- Cleaning & Valeting in the days prior to and after the event Market Bosworth RFC, Market Bosworth mining history, known as a ‘single shot firing This advert entitles new patients Young Farmers, Rainbows Children’s battery’ or a ‘single shot magneto exploder • the cost of holding the Show in comparison Servicing Hospice, County Air Ambulance, Market and key’. This piece of equipment would be 20% to 20% off the cost of an initial to the surplus raised for charity (approx Bosworth Scout Group, Help For Heroes used in the process of coal extraction. The dental examination. 3 months warranty £35,000 to generate £3-4,000) and Mencap Lutterworth Gateway Club point on the battery would be used to make a OFF • changes in the agricultural and equestrian All scooters The committee and members are hole in the plastic explosive and the detonator BUDGET WITH worlds whereby specialist events supplied fully unanimous that the Society should continue would then be inserted into the hole, prior to FREE TREATMENT are becoming more popular with AFFORDABLE and it has been decided that it will provide detonation. serviced competitors, trade stands and the public MONTHLY FOR ALL CHILDREN a charitable event(s) in order to continue This procedure would be undertaken PAYMENTS. UNDER 18. Batteries supplied & fitted free • as people have access to so many forms of these donations. Further information will exclusively by the ‘Shot-firer’, whose entertainment nowadays the local show is be released later in the year. responsibility it was to ensure that the process We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... no longer on their calendar let alone the FOR APPOINTMENTS AND ENQUIRIES, CONTACT US AT: A massive thank you must go to Mr & Mrs was carried out effectively and safely. highlight of the summer. We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! Dawkins and Mr & Mrs Sloane for the Please keep your photos of ‘mystery objects’ Unfortunately this year the beautiful use of their land and to all the sponsors, coming in to the Community Voice office, as Come and see us at Coalville Market: weather was a little too beautiful as it TELEPHONE: 01530 510 533 competitors, visitors, exhibitors, members we know that they create interest and evoke TUESDAY 8am-2pm • FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8am-4pm deterred some from attending but those and those who have donated their time, memories for many of our readers. that did had a wonderful time. Entries in help and money towards the show. 50 Silver Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5ET Or call 07971 207394 (Andy) / 07833 104569 (Malc)

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