6000 Distribution Issue 25 August 2017 & surrounding areas

Ibstock • • Heather • • • Donington-Le-Heath • Ravenstone • • Bagworth • Packington • • Nailstone

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

. PLUS: TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS FEATURE Church Bells to ring out at St Denys Market Bosworth Country Show review Packington Show and some local history All our regular features & lots more!

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Front cover photograph by Second Look Photography • 01530 263811 • www.secondlookphotography.co.uk THE FLOORING AND BED COMPANY Welcome... ..…the home of quality flooring, beds and home furnishings to the latest edition of Community Voice! James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified Front Cover Quiz: Spot The Local Landmark... Tree Surgery, Spraying Specialist How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on & Ground Maintenance this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. entry to Graham Tyers at The Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email him at: LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £110 Large Load [email protected] 01530 271186 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) Shackerstone Fields, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DE The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a “Full English” for two at The Old School Tearooms, High Street, Ibstock. Good luck! LOOK OUT FOR IBBIE! Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! It seems that spotting our new little character ‘Ibbie’ presented very little problem to many Many of you correctly identified our mystery local of our readers last month! Lots and lots of you landmark as Mount St Bernard Abbey. Set in a contacted us to say that they had spotted him beautiful and tranquil part of our local countryside, lurking behind the advert for local tree surgeon, Mount St Bernard Abbey is a Cistercian monastery Martin Page, on page 12. The first correct of the Strict Observance (Trappist). Founded answer drawn from the Community Voice in 1835, the abbey was formerly in the parish hat was sent in by Kim Bryce from Ellistown, who will receive a £10 gift voucher! of and is now in that of Charley, in Charnwood Forest. The abbey has the distinction But where is he this month? If you spot him, email your details and which advert he is hiding of being the first permanent monastery to be behind to [email protected] founded in since the Reformation. This month’s Breakfast or Tea for Two has been won by Tracey Ridgeway from and our CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE picture shows the prize draw being performed by Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH Sophie Murphy from Higgott (see their advert on Tel: 01530 267344 page 8). Email: [email protected] Amtico Form Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark! www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Naturally warm, durable, & beautiful ! Amtico Form is an enduring collection that perfectly suits modern and traditional spaces alike. Choose from textured hand-crafted woods or cool and contemporary stones in this distinctive collection. The six original designs in this timeless collection are created from individually cut and bevelled pieces to ensure a stunning, high quality finish in a mix of traditional and contemporary styles. YOUR LOCAL ELLISTOWN TESTING STATION • Class MOTs from £25.00 • Car & Van MOTs 6 days a week at times to suit you • Motorbike & camper van MOTs carried out

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CALL 07792974309 of stock includes, gold and silver jewellery, Public car park to rear of shop - Free parking from 3pm everyday and all day Sunday coins, clocks and watches, giftware and If you are not a golfer, but would like to support the event by donating an item furniture plus lots of ‘summer special offers’ to auction, then please get in touch with Hospice Hope Trustee, Peter Last on to look out for. Free expert valuations are 01530 415129 or by email: [email protected] available everyday and they guarantee to Thank you for your continuing support of Hospice Hope. Ibstock Business Networking pay the highest prices in the area for items including gold, silver and costume jewellery, Stewart Shepherd - Chairman NEXT MEETINGS: even if broken. Tuesday 8th August Commissions taken for hand painted at Ibstock Town Cricket Club, Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 6NN furniture. If you have a piece of furniture you 9.00 – 11.30am would like to upcycle, please get in touch, Thank You! all can be painted in a colour of your choice Preston4Preston; Tuesday 5th September from the full range of Frenchic paints and Wow, what a day! We can’t say thank you enough at Stephenson College, Thornborough Roadd, Coalville LE67 3TN waxes etc. to all of you that came along and took part in this 5:30-7:30pm years Charity Gym Challenge, and also those of you The shop is open for business everyday in memory of a All Businesses welcome who helped with the Tea, Cakes, Raffle, Tombola, (including bank holidays) and home visits can £6.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your business card to enter into a prize draw. To register your photographs, and supporting the challengers. interest please call Sarah on 01530 267300 or email: [email protected] also be arranged. (See our advert for more details). brave young boy A superb effort from everyone that did their own personal challenge, you should all be very proud of It was with deep sadness, but a great sense of determination yourselves, I’m certainly very proud of you. Aerial, Satellite or phone and resolve, that a Charity Cycle in aid of Rainbows took It was fantastic to see family and friends coming along to Heather St Johns FC Cash Bingo! problems solved LOCAL FAMILY place on Saturday, 8th July. The ride from Leicester City join in the fun and offer support too. Eyes down at 7.30pm Repairs could cost as little as £20 BUSINESS Sky, Virgin, BT Vision Magic Eyes from £50 Ravenstone Road Last Thursday of every month! (watch them in another room and control from there). Football Club’s King Power stadium to the Lancashire town How Much Did We Raise? 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MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN TEL (01530) 260355 • FAX (01530) 262307 Bleathwood IFA Ltd • Bleathwood House • 45 Upper Packington Road • Ashby-de-la-Zouch • Leicestershire LE65 1ED www.higgott.co.uk www.bleathwoodifa.co.uk the voice page 8 page 9 the voice BRING YOU ‘VOICES SOFT Win 2 free tickets AS for August’s film night at Ibstock Palace With guest soloists: THUNDER’ The Palace, Ibstock presents the film ‘LION’ on Friday,18th August. Freddie Woodyatt (See the Palace events diary for more details) Alexandra Gamble Thomas Gamble Telephone or email your answer to the question below to Hannah or Choir Leader – Marion Simpson Jayne on 01530 267344 or [email protected] to have a Accompanist/Soloist – Alex Lamb High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 chance of winning 2 free tickets for the film night. First correct entry SATURDAY SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS drawn from the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be the lucky winner! 2nd SEPTEMBER 7.30pm @ THE PALACE Forthcoming Events Regular bookings: Question High Street , Ibstock FOR ALL EVENTS WHERE TICKETS ARE ISSUED: Advance Monday tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on What is the title of the book that the film ‘Lion’ is based upon? TICKETS £6.50 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (07887) 678367. Available from Alison on 01530 261003 (subject to availability). Please check with ticket outlets to Tuesday Hall’s of Ibstock or any choir member avoid disappointment. Bubbles – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Richard Page on 01530 812201 or Includes tea/coffee Bar open / Raffle

Saturday 12th August - Local Produce Event as part of the 07792 840948, email: [email protected] for further details. Palace’s regular Community Morning. Showcasing local producers, including jams Seated Exercise – 2.00pm till 3.00pm. A session specifically designed for and preserves, breads, cheeses and meats, plus plants and herbs. Refreshments enjoyment. Enhance your posture, increase strength and flexibility; improve mobility by developing greater range of movement whilst having fun! Contact and a cake stall available through-out. Event open from 10am to 12 noon. Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. Contact the Palace for more details. Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm - 6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged Saturday 12th August - ‘LIVE BAND NIGHT @ THE PALACE’. 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENTS AT THE PALACE AND THE RAM, IBSTOCK Doors and bar open from 8pm. Performing from 9pm. Admission £3. [email protected] Following the success of this very popular event last year, on Saturday, 2nd September Circuit Training – 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Jack Willett-Marshall on (07428) Saturday 18th Augsut – FILM NIGHT – ‘LION’ (PG13). Based 183864 or (01530) 263499. The Palace and The Ram (both on Ibstock High Street) will be hosting a joint, ‘Harvest on the amazing true story ‘A Long Way Home’ by Saroo Brierley. Five year Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. old Saroo gets lost on a train, which takes him thousands of miles across Festival’ event. India, away from his home and family. He survives alone, before being Wednesday adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a 60+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington From 10am until 1pm there will be a large variety of stalls inside The Palace. They will include locally handful of memories and his unwavering determination, he sets out to find on (07887) 678367. grown fresh produce, home-made cakes and preserves, plus lots more. Refreshments will be available his lost family and finally returns to his first home.Enjoy a drink from FITSTEPS – 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by throughout. This will be followed by an auction in The Ram (next door) from 2pm. The auction will the bar whilst watching a great film in this unique venue; contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or email: [email protected] one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas in the Ibstock Drama Group (The Palace Players) – 7.30pm – 10.00pm. be of local fresh produce, and home-made cakes, plus a variety of interesting miscellaneous items. country. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: Turn-up to join the group! All proceeds are to go towards the upkeep and running costs The Palace Community Centre. £5.00/£4.00. Thursday Healthy Hearts low impact physical training – 9.30am – 10.20am. Saturday 19th August – IBSTOCK HORTICULTURAL AND Suitable for GP referral patients. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) CRAFT SHOW. Entries will be accepted on Saturday from 8.30am to 678367. 11.15am. Judging will start at 11.30 am. Public viewing will start at 2.30pm 50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle Scott- onwards. Trophies and prize money awarded at 5.00pm. Entry fee per class is Worthington on (07887) 678367. 30p (children under 14 are free). See brochure for all section rules. For more Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) – 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact details contact M Seager on Tel: 01530 261058. Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 260672. Megan closes her shop Friday 25th August – PALACE BINGO. A great social night Weightwatchers – 7.00pm-8.00pm. just come along and join our great, friendly out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm group or call Jo Wyld on 07877 281831, e.mail: [email protected] Friday door for the last time Sunday 27th August – PRINCESS SUMMER BALL from 12 noon to 2.00pm. Beautiful ‘Princess Castle’ with 4 Princesses, a professional song Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216. The phrase ‘the end of an era’ is one that is often used, but in the and dance stage show, face painting, dancing, games, Princess ‘Tea’, plus Childrens Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap case of Megan’s shop in Ibstock this is certainly true. refreshments for adults, photography, dress up box, themed decoration and 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) Spanning four generations, this iconic local business, which has been in gift for each child. Email: [email protected] or call 07867 504 626 121442 or [email protected] to book your tickets. BINGO NIGHT (last Friday of the month) – Doors open 7.30pm. Eyes down at Megan’s family for 113 years, has been so much more than just a shop. Saturday 2nd September - HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENTS at the 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. Here, in this little Aladdin’s cave of a shop, it seemed that every possible Palace and the Ram Inn (next door). From 10am until 1pm there Saturday item of ladies, babies and toddlers clothing was available, plus wonderful will be a large variety of stalls inside The Palace including locally grown fresh Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday personal service and a friendly chat. produce, home-made cakes and preserves, plus lots more. Refreshments will (except the first Saturday of each month) the Palace plays host to groups, be available throughout. This will be followed by an auction in The Ram (next organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical As a testament to Megan’s popularity in the village, both as a local lady door) from 2.00 pm. The auction will be of local fresh produce and a wide Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your variety of interesting miscellaneous items. All proceeds are to go towards the community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls including a and as a shop owner, her shop was crowded with well-wishers on July upkeep and running costs of The Palace Community Centre. locally produced goods, delicious homemade cakes. Light refreshments available. 1st, her final day of trading. Megan would like to thank everyone for their best wishes and for all their support over the years. Pictured below is Megan with ‘the two Jenny’s’. THE PALACE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, CELEBRATIONS & COMMERCIAL USE • Commercial hire packages available at very reasonable rates • Seats 120 people around tables or 200 in rows Ibstock Town Cricket Club • Well equipped kitchen and bar facilities Ibstock Town Cricket 1st XI squad continue to perform well in • Good disabled access and large free car park opposite building Division 2 of the Everards Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket league. Halfway through the season they currently stand in 6th position. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS With the continued sponsorship of Manor Fish Bar, Ibstock lets hope their success continues. Back row from left: Harvey Mee, Matt Sharp, Guy Collier, Tom Oliver, Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements Joe Finch, Swachit Kumar, Ash Taylor (coach). 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A unique venue to eat, drink and relax with friends and family Born Ann Ayre Bradshaw, in the village of undertake extensive research into the life of Ravenstone, on 7th November 1819, she Ann Ayre Hely (nee Bradshaw) and produce Although hidden away in a beautiful countryside location, The Odd House at Snarestone is was a seemingly ordinary village woman a book, a film, a temporary exhibition and a at the top of the list when it comes to looking for a local place to eat, drink and celebrate. from an unremarkable family, yet she went schools resource pack. With a wide range of excellent beers, lagers, ales and wines and meals cooked to order from fresh on to lead an extraordinary life and to When Ann’s husband, the village doctor, died produce, The Odd House has a lot to offer. A full lunch-time menu, with a special menu for kids and receive national recognition for her work in from accidental poisoning in 1854, she made ‘Senior Citizens Specials’ ensures that everyone is catered for, at prices that won’t break the bank, in the Crimean War. herself available to travel with other volunteer their large, newly decorated restaurant. A local community heritage group has been nurses to work with the sick and wounded was instrumental in ensuring that Ann was Open all day, The Odd House is a great place for a family discovering that Ann was one of the brave soldiers of the Crimean War. Following in the also honoured in the same way. As a result, lunch, with a large garden area, complete with a trampoline volunteers who helped to combat dirt, footsteps of Florence Nightingale, Ann sailed the investiture was reported in newspapers and bouncy castle. The perfect place for the kids to work disease and prejudice in wartime hospitals in to Smyrna in Turkey, where a huge barracks across the land and it was this that started up an appetite! the middle of the 19th century. building had been converted into a hospital. ‘Pudding Bag Productions’ on the path to Arriving in March 1855, she worked there The large separate function room is ideal for celebrations, Funds from Leicestershire County Council’s finding out much more about the nursing until the hospital closed in November 1855, including weddings, birthdays and corporate events. Shire Grant system have made it possible for experiences of this local heroine. when she was transferred to Renkioi Hospital The function room has a dance floor and an in-house members of ‘Pudding Bag Productions’ to The book can now be bought at Ashby Tourist on the Dardanelles. This was specially entertainment system, as well as a skittle alley, if required. Information Centre or direct from ‘Pudding designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, For anyone requiring accommodation, there are ten lodges Bag Productions’. The film was shown at prefabricated in England and shipped out. at the side of the main building. Each one offering en suite The Venture Theatre as part the Ashby Arts Ann worked there until after the war ended facilities and everything required for a very comfortable Festival. The exhibition opened at in the summer of 1856. overnight stay. Heritage Centre on 28th June and moves Ann’s life story could have faded into to Ravenstone Hospital in August. It will be The Odd House, Bosworth Road, Snarestone DE12 7DQ obscurity, had it not been for the quick going to Ashby Museum early next year. The TEL: 01530 270223. 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the voice page 16 page 17 the voice St Denys Church Bells ring out for the “Let the Bells Ring Out” Celebration of St Denys Church Ringing and Restoration Project Weddings Event! wins National Lottery Support St Denys Church Ibstock has received a grant of £18,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Restoration of the Bells, also installation of a new Bell frame and floor, which will ensure that the bells St Denys Church Fundraising event for the Bell Tower was a will ring out into the next Century. This has been made possible by money raised by National Lottery resounding success! Players, the project will also focus on community involvement in the church heritage. The sun shone on Ibstock over the 4 day event and we had over 200 visitors from The project will enable Ibstock Junior school children, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to have the opportunity Ibstock and surrounding towns and villages who thoroughly enjoyed themselves and to discover about the ancient art of bell ringing, providing hands on experience in the church, also supported our fundraising event. visiting the museum of John Taylor Bell Founders in Loughborough and learning about their heritage. The Wedding dresses, memorabilia and photographs, brought back many happy The ring of six bells in St Denys Church have a bell dating back to the 15th century donated by the memories, children were amazed by the different bridal fashions over the last century, Seliok family, two further bells were installed in the 17th Century, 1 bell 18th Century then a further it was time to compare then and now photographs. The displays showed family, friends two bells which were cast at John Taylors Bell Founders in the 19th and early 20th Century. We have an and neighbours, work colleagues and school friends from the past and present. Couples active bell ringing group who meet regularly for practice on a Friday evening and after the completion also took advantage of the Special Sunday Service to renew their wedding vows. of the work we will be looking to recruit new bell ringers. Ibstock Historical Society provided a wealth of material and was able to help visitors The restoration work will take approximately 4 months to complete, then we will be ready to celebrate track down relatives and also piece together missing names to family trees. with the bells ringing out for the village of Ibstock. Visitors enjoyed the chance to relax on the Saturday afternoon and treated themselves to afternoon teas whilst taking a trip down memory lane. Ibstock Scouts helped out “We are delighted to have received this support, thanks to the “The art of bell ringing has a long and fascinating history, and as at the event and also joined visitors at ringing the church bells, one lady said she had National Lottery players, and I am confident that the school an important part of so many communities is a skill that must be always wanted to ring the church bells and could now tick it off her bucket list. children will have enjoyable, enriching learning experiences which preserved. We are delighted that National Lottery players have will increase their knowledge of local heritage.” been able to contribute to the preservation both of the bells at Finally the event raised around £900 towards the Restoration of the Bell Tower which St Denys Ibstock and the ancient art of bell ringing.” is a wonderful achievement and another big step towards our goal. Carole Oswin Reader, Church Warden and Governor of Ibstock Junior School Jonathan Platt - Head of HLF East Midland A big thank you to all involved in the Celebration of Weddings Event!

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the voice page 18 Latitude_Marsdens Kitchens_CV_135x188.indd 1 page 19 24/05/2017the 20:06 voice Sence Valley Ladies Market Bosworth Country Show Flies High Market Bosworth Country Show cattle champion for 2017 was Ryan Lots of colourful flowers, photos and Sence Valley Ladies meet once a entertained thousands of visitors Coates New Ray and the female was colouring competition entries were from as far afield as Yorkshire, T.D. & W. T. Livesey's Grifola 19th, displayed in the Flower Show. month at Heather Primary School Somerset and Cornwall as well as with Grifola taking the breed Entries doubled on last year so there at 7.30pm. Our schedule of events many local residents at the 128th championship too. was plenty for visitors to admire. Show held on Sunday. Gracie Tompkins won the Gillian & A beautiful display of 22 heavy John Schofield Trophy for the most until the end of the year are: A warm sunny day drew people to the horses included a Suffolk Punch and points in the Children's section and Show, this year raising money for the a Clydesdale mare with her foal who Judy Buckell received the Cup for August 21st: A trifle Sunny Mary Ann Evans Hospice in Nuneaton. both won their classes against the the most points in the flower and £1,500 increase on the gate takings Shires. The Clydesdale mare, Kenbar vegetable classes. Mr and Mrs North (British Comediennes) this year means the Market Bosworth Sadie went on to win the were awarded best exhibit in the Agricultural, Horticultural and Championship for Mr L. M. Fountain. Show. After a tie for most points in September 18th: Moira Furness Equestrian Society will have more Her foal, a Shire cross, Woodhouse the floral art Anne Spencer proposed funds to donate to the charity. Cochise, took the foal championship that, as she had won the Pilgrim & and the Challenge Trophy which was October 16th: True Tales of a Turweston Helicopters were kept Webster Trophy previously, Margaret awarded for the first time this year in busy all day giving 92 people 5 Spence receive the Trophy. Margaret memory of lifelong Show supporter, Tour Guide minute tours of the area with views also took the Shield for best first time Cliff Toone. to the Peak District and Leicester as exhibitor. November 20th: Comedy Magic well as a peak at the back gardens of In the sidesaddle classes particularly Carlton and Cadeby. popular with the spectators was the Trade stands were kept busy all day, Costume Concours D'Elegance especially those selling ice creams The Kangaroo Kid Quad Bike Stunt class won by Elizabeth Rogers on and cool drinks as the sun shone in For further details please contact Show gave a thrilling and heart Portadown Sam, wearing a beautiful the afternoon. Visitors were treated stopping display which enthralled Helen Foster on 01530 261167 Victorian Black Watch tartan habit to the Sleepover musical ride the children who also had a chance with a blue top hat embellished with by Atherstone Pony Club, a to sit on the quad bikes at the Kid's peacock and pheasant feathers. The demonstration by Nuneaton Dog stand. championship went to Louise Training Club, exhibitions of vintage A quieter, slower pace was found in Graham on Corraleas Imp with tractors, classic cars including minis the heavy horse, side saddle and Rebecca Mawer on Colbeach Bright of all ages and World War II military livestock classes. The male Hereford Light in reserve. vehicles.

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Ibstock Country Fair Lynda’s 44th Annual Coffee IBSTOCK COUNTRY FAIR Morning and Rummage Sale THE HISTORY goes from strength to strength! Sunday 20th August 2017 The Country Fair was first held in August 1996, This year’s annual event, organised by Heather’s Lynda and was organised as the main fundraising Hodges and her family and event for the 1st Ibstock Scout Group. friends was a great success. The Welsh Axemen – Mid Wales Axe Racing Team The brain child of Stuart Farmer the Group Scout Leader, The lovely sunny weather and Battle of Britain Flight • Dakota Flypast a decision was made by the Scout Group Committee that the a terrific effort helped to see village needed an event to replace the much loved Scout gala the proceeds exceed the funds of earlier years and following many Beetle Drives and Quiz Sheepdog/Gundog & Falconry Displays raised last year, with an amazing Nights the Village Country Fair idea was born. Inspiration was total of £1555.00. This will taken from an episode of Heartbeat, set in the 1950’s which Steam Engines • Military Vehicles be donated to Heather Parish showed “Greengrass” at the local village fair, and a visit to the Church tower fund. Classic & vintage cars A FULL DAY OF ARENA much bigger Chatsworth Country Fair. ENTERTAINMENT! 22 years on, we are still looking to raise funds for our local The ‘team’ jumped straight back into action to prepare Lurcher/Terrier Racing • Ferrets Scout Group, with all the volunteers actively involved with the for the Annual Scarecrow Festival. Stalls and refreshments are once again, available at 3 Manor Road, from 9.00am Rare breeds & poultry Group in some way, and for this event affectionately referred to as the “Maroon Crew” due to the colour of the polo shirts. until dusk, for the duration of the festival, with all proceeds going once more towards local good causes. Marching & Brass Bands • Scottish Pipe Band We have also over this period raised many thousands of pounds for many other local charities along the way, either by Heavy Horses • Parade of Hounds donations or inviting them along to raise funds for their own causes, with L.O.R.O.S, County Air Ambulance, Rainbows Large Craft Tent • Trade Pitches Children’s Hospice, Pets as Therapy and Cancer Research UK Refreshments and Licensed Bar being just a few that have benefitted over the years. The Country Fair is organised and run by a small group of Fun Dog show • Children’s Rides and Attractions volunteers, who give of their time and skills totally voluntary, but who have worked tirelessly over the years to make Helicopter Rides • Model Helicopters the Ibstock Country Fair the event that we have today, and without them none of this would be possible. Our event is the Plus many other Displays and Exhibits one that people want to attend, for they like the informality, the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and the rich blend of country sports, pursuits and lifestyles that we aim to promote, along with our professional approach, as look to provide a quality day out, with plenty of entertainment and retain the admission to be reasonable and affordable. To do this we have the kind support from many of our local businesses who sponsor Outlook Social Group the various attractions that we are able to bring along. Indeed, without the assistance of Ibstock Brick, Davidsons, Ata Garrysons, James Powney Services, Fastlane Lighting, We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Newbuild & Duck Dri the event would struggle to survive, and for their involvement we are truly grateful. Activities Support Volunteer Heading the attractions this year are the Welsh Axemen, Pretoria Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LR proving extremely popular with the crowds, and with wild to help at our Gates Open 10.30am animals, farm animals and plenty of children’s attraction’s it is Outlook Social Group who meet at FREE CAR PARKING CONTACTS: a truly family day out, with a full day of Arena entertainment The Palace Ibstock Adults £5.00 • Children £2.00 Stuart Farmer 07779 941732 ranging from Ferrets to Steam Engines, with Gundogs, every Tuesday 1.30 till 3pm Falconry, Sheepdogs & Mink hounds all providing Children’s Family of 4 £13.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children U14) Nigel Sparrow 07956 421333 interaction in the main arena. Musically crowds are The role will be general friendly help, www.ibstockcountryfair.co.uk entertained by both the Seaforth Highlanders Assoc Pipe especially with teas and coffees. band accompanied by their dancers, along with the Ibstock Brick Brass. You will be very valued by our group and we The various dog shows and racing prove very popular, with also pay travel expenses if needed. the opportunity to view all this from the air via the helicopter rides provided by Turweston Helicopters, all in all a great day Please phone 01530 833000 out for all the family. or call in to Age Uk Coalville Library for We look forward to seeing you all again this year at the more info: 10am til 1pm Monday-Friday “Ibstock Country Fair” 2017. Mobile: 0773 8820 948 Stuart Farmer Email: [email protected] 1st Ibstock Scout Group • A Johnny Moleskin Promotion

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Saturday 2nd September 2017 is “Help for Heroes”, this is of course taking 1650 hrs: Presentation of standards provided With its origins in Anglo-Saxon times, the village of Packington is steeped ousted from his position by a us back to beginning in supporting our brave by the Royal British Legion. in history. An early reference dates from 1043 when Leofric, Earl of “godly” preacher. Mr. Pestell’s As you will be aware, the 75th is a service men and women who in the past and Mercia, gave the village as an endowment to the Abbey of Coventry. granddaughter tells the story: milestone in the history of the PHS 1659 hrs: 1 minute silence in present continue to defend this great country (Leofric’s main claim to fame lies in an attempt to raise taxes, which “I have heard my mother say, Mr. whose humble beginnings in 1942 when commemoration. of ours, the support and care sometimes led to his wife parading through the streets of Coventry naked on Pegg (which was the usurper’s home grown produce was provided by needed for these people following life changing 1700 hrs: Official opening of the show by horseback, in support of an indignant population). Packington remained name) came into Packington gardeners and allotment owners, at the injuries and ultimate sacrifice that affect them Brian Crockett in the ownership of the Church until the dissolution of the monasteries church, in time of divine service, same time the ladies contributed knitted and of course their families is something that in the 1530’s: it then passed into the hands of the Hastings family who with a troop of soldiers, with scarf’s gloves balaclavas jumpers and 1705 hrs: Bar opens and freshly made Pizza is deserves all support that is available. owned much of the village until shortly after the First World War. their pistols cocked, and held socks to send to our brave service men available from the cafeteria. However, we hope that we receive the full The Village History Group has a number of documents and photographs them to my grandfather’s breast and women. 1800 hrs: Presentation of awards for winning and never ending support this year yet again about people and events over the centuries. Here are a couple of when he was reading prayers. entries Originally the gatherings were held at the Bull from all stalwarts of the show and indeed examples from the 1600s which the group has discussed over the past He said ‘Gentlemen, use no & Lion and after the war continued to support newcomers to this great party, as always, your 1830 – 1930 hrs: The grand auction of year or so: violence; here is none will resist and indeed promote the value of which support is invaluable and we couldn’t do it exhibits / entries. In 1638 an inventory was taken of the possessions of John Presbury, a you.’ So they took away the became the Packington Horticultural Society without you. Packington “husbandman” or working farmer, to calculate the value of Common Prayer Book, and 2000 hrs: 1940s music provided by Harmony that we enjoy to this day. his estate on his death. Notable items included: laid a ballad in its place. My This in mind, the itinerary for this year is Belle, nice chance to jitterbug, foxtrot or even grandfather went and sat with his wife and children, and heard Mr. Pegg After 1957 this popular annual event became ...... £.s.d. somewhat different, 1940,s dress is hugely a Hokey Kokey. read an account of all his faults, for which he was turned out, concluding so popular that the Bull & Lion struggled Purse and apparel...... 3.0.0. encouraged for those who wish to do so and ‘And so God has justly spewed him out of his mouth!’ Mr. Pegg then to cope with the huge crowds that would There are prizes for the best dressed couples Brass pots, 3 little bottles & a posnet [cooking pot]...... 1.14.0. is topically finished with an evening of 1940,s went into the pulpit, and took his text ‘I AM hath sent me unto you.’ gather, therefore, the newly built Memorial and singles in the form of a voucher to attend 8 pairs of harden [flax or hemp] sheets & painted cloth...... 1.10.0. music and merriment at the memorial hall, My grandfather was several times imprisoned for christening a child and Hall became the new venue for the event, “The Larder” 1940,s café in Ashby. following the auction. 3 pairs of bedsteads with some furniture...... 4.0.0. marrying, and for not keeping parliament feasts and thanksgiving days.” complete with stage, bar and ample floor For those wishing to hire costumes, Vintage Wool...... 3.10.0. space to support the show each year with The itinerary is as follows: Mr. Pestell did, however, return as Vicar following the restoration of the Years in Leicester is very good. Tel: 0116 The crop of corn & haye...... 43.0.0. great success. monarchy in 1660. 0800 – 1300 hrs: Booking in and registering 2766170, or email: [email protected] 2 swine in the yard with bacon in the chamber...... 4.13.4. Our History Group meets in Packington about every six weeks, usually As you will also be aware, many local and of all exhibits / entries. We are so looking forward to this great event 3 mares, a foal, & filly & a colt...... 20.0.0. on Wednesday afternoons. We would be pleased to hear from anyone worthwhile charities have benefitted from 1315 -1615 hrs: Judging of exhibits, the main and look forward to seeing you all again, lets The total value was reckoned at £277.3s.6d. – Mr. Presbury was clearly who might be interested in joining us - if you would like to come along, the success of the show over many years and hall will be closed during this time. really make it one to remember, we usually do! a well-to-do member of village society of the time. please contact our Secretary Yvonne Eaton on (01530) 412269. donations have been made to the chosen parties accordingly, however, it has been decided that 1645 hrs: Hall open for public viewing of Kind regards A few years later the Civil War broke out between King and Parliament. Robin Boucher for the 75th landmark show, the chosen charity exhibits for auction later. PHS Committee The war came to Packington when the Vicar, Thomas Pestell, was Packington Village History Group

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