6000 Distribution Issue 20 March 2017 Ibstock & surrounding areas

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

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

. PLUS Mother’s Day feature The Palace - a very local success story Ibstock in Bloom Spring Cleaning feature All our regular features & lots more!

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Front cover photograph by Nick Linnett Photography • www.nicklinnettphotography.co.uk Welcome... to the latest edition of Community Voice! James Hayles HND. RRM Fully insured and NPTC qualified HOME 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 March 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” ALARM for two at The Old School Tearooms, High Street, Ibstock. Good luck! Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! MITCH SHAW General Builder It seems that we did not pose too much of a problem All building work undertaken SYSTEM for our readers in identifying last months local landmark and again we have received dozens of correct replies! Extensions The landmark is of course Mount St Bernard Abbey. Alterations Set in a beautiful and tranquil part of our local countryside, Plastering Mount St Bernard Abbey is a Cistercian monastery of Free Estimates SERVICE the Strict Observance (Trappist). Founded in 1835, the Tel: 01530 260169 abbey was formerly in the of and is now in that of Charley, in Charnwood Forest. The abbey has or 07969 353284 COVER 24/7/365 DAYS A YEAR the distinction of being the first permanent monastery ONLY to be founded in since the Reformation. * This month’s Breakfast or Tea for Two has been won by FULLY INSURED Helen Truman and our picture shows the draw being When responding to an performed by a customer at The Old School Tearooms advert please mention you £ in Ibstock with the help of our own Jayne. saw it in ‘The Voice’! REPAIRS, PARTS & 99 Let’s see how well you all do with our next landmark! LABOUR INCLUDED AMAZING THE FLOORING AND BED COMPANY ANNUAL SERVICE VISIT OFFER ..…the home of quality flooring, beds and home furnishings CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR SERVICE VISIT & RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT PANEL BATTERY, EXTERNAL BELL BOX & SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK. QUOTE ‘CVOFFER’ CENTURYFIREANDSECURITY.CO.UK CALL 01530 262 466 This season, FABCO would like to share with you some of the latest flooring collections and trends including the beautiful Liberty wool carpet collection; made in collaboration with Alternative Flooring. Explore your inner creativity and transform your home with beautiful Amtico flooring which offers great aesthetic appeal and durability. Their flooring specialist will guide you through the various flooring collections and carefully establish your requirements to ensure you find the right products. Amtico’s “Designers Choice” and Moduleo’s “New Moods” Collection are available to view in their showroom. Along with many luxury carpets and wood flooring ranges to choose from, there are other beautiful items to furnish your home, such as *12 months cover. quality throws, bedding, wall art, cushions and mirrors. FABCO’s showroom also features some of the very best British hand made beds such as Relyon, Terms & Conditions apply Somnus and Sealy. There really is no where quite like FABCO, so why not pop in for a coffee, a Liberty Fabrics Alternative Flooring chat and let them turn your dreams and ideas into a reality!

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Although Mother’s Day is celebrated on church where they had been baptised A tradition associated with Mothering a variety of dates around the world, it or their own parish church, or even Sunday was the practice of “clipping is universally seen as a special day in the nearest cathedral. Anyone who did the church”, where the congregation the honour of mothers. It is the ideal this was commonly said to have gone formed a ring around their church opportunity to show mums everywhere “a-mothering”. Often it was the only building and, holding hands, embraced how much they are appreciated. day of the year when families could get it, or even progressed around it, singing together. a traditional hymn. In recent years the Mother’s Day Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday, congregation of Bardon Park Chapel, is a festival that goes way back into By the middle of the 20th century, although not sufficient in number antiquity. Originally a pagan festival in Mothering Sunday was no longer to encircle the whole building, have honour of the Mother goddess Cybele, celebrated in the England, but it was adopted the custom of giving the chapel it was adopted as Christian festival, revived by American soldiers who came building a ‘hug’ following the service on Sunday 26th March honouring the Virgin Mary and the to Europe during World War II. The US Mothering Sunday. traditional concept of ‘Mother Church’ troops celebrated it on the 2nd Sunday Second Look Photography Win a beautiful bouquet for Mother’s Day after the Roman Emperor Constantine in Lent. When it came back into popular converted to Christianity use again it was revived on the 4th Mother’s Day is fast approaching, don’t forget it is on Show mum how special Sunday in Lent, which is when it had Sunday 26th March. During the 16th-century, domestic originally been celebrated, throughout she is this Mother’s day! Let your Mum know just how special she is with a beautiful servants were given the day off so • Surprise her with a photo of the children bouquet of flowers, courtesy of Colledge’s Florists of Whitwick history. 10% that they could go home to visit their • Capture some precious family moments DISCOUNT and The Community Voice. WITH THIS Come and see our • Treat her to a photo shoot Simply describe your Mum in one word and this will be entered families and to return to their ‘mother’ • Gift vouchers available ADVERT in to our prize draw. One lucky reader will receive a bouquet church. This would have been the fantastic range of Passports • Family Shoots • Adults • Children • New Born kindly donated by Colledge’s Florist. Greeting Cards

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Price includes Full Traditional TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH As Seen On TV & COLLECTABLES CENTRE Afternoon High Tea with a great Home from Home Atmosphere • Open Fires selection of sandwiches, cakes and Beamed Ceilings • Six Real Ales • Plus Huge Range of Wines, Champagnes & Prosseco • 12noon – 6.p.m fancies plus tea and coffee (or if you 2 floors of antique, vintage and collectables including quality gold and silver fancy a tipple we have a full licence ). Please book early to avoid disappointment jewellery at trade prices, coins, clocks, hand painted furniture, stamps, pictures, militaria, china, glass, furniture, kitchenalia, giftware and much more. Tickets £15.00 each available from the Old School Tearooms SAT 8th APRIL – COME AND MEET PEPPA PIG ALSO WANTED Shows at 1p.m. - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. • Plus disco • Gold & Sliver Jewellery • Scrap & Broken Items • Costume Jewellery 99 Chapel Street • Ibstock • LE67 6HF Bring your camera and take • All Coins Militaria & Medals • Stamps • Watches • Silver Plate 01530 261399 your photograph in a genuine SAT 15th April – Grand Easter Egg Hunt • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. Late night appointments available Plus Easter Bonnet Competition Environmentally 1916 Model T Ford which • We pay more the highest prices in the area. * Come and have your picnic with us -children design their own picnic Friendly chalk WHY NOT Treat your will be parked outside! with basket and blanket supplied (will require card deposit as security) Free valuations - Over 40 years experience and mineral paint. It is Zero Mum to A 50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EE VOC & Solvent GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE THE BELPER ARMS Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays Free with no odour. FOR AFTERNOON TEAS! 10.00am - 4.00pm home visits available Picture courtesy of Second Look Photography Main Street • Newton Burgoland • LE67 2SE We can also paint your For further details contact Sheryl at the Old School Tearooms. TEL • 01530 587519 own tired furniture. Please Gift Voucher CALL 07792974309 ask for more details. 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. Tel: 01530 267310. Public car park to rear of shop - Free parking every Sunday THIS MOTHER’S DAY? Ibstock’s Own Colonial Motorcycle. LOOKING official FOR A NEW NEWS FROM APPLIANCE... The end of the trail. charity YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL In last month’s edition we were able to report that we had tracked IS down Ibstock’s own Colonial motorcycle which, as far as we are HERE TO HELP! Bardon aware, is the only model left in existence. This surviving example 2017 EXPERT KNOWLEDGE • SUPER SERVICE • COMPETITIVE PRICES of local innovation now has pride of place at The Abbey Pumping • PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION The official charity of The Half Marathon 2017, Park Chapel Station museum of science and technology in Leicester. which takes place on 2nd April, is ‘Living Without Abuse’. Save £10 ‘Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared The museum was able This leading local charity was first established in the 1970’s as and a light shone in the cell. He struck The Monthly Praise Meeting: to inform us that The Loughborough Women’s Aid but changed its name to Living Without Peter on the side and woke him up. 1st Saturday in each month at 3.00pm. Colonial Cycle works Abuse a few years ago as they help anyone suffering from domestic “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains Enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, was indeed set up, in abuse including women, men and families in the Leicestershire, fell off Peter’s wrists.’ Acts12:7 fellowship, testimonies and uplifting messages. Ibstock, by Harry Poynton Leicester City and Rutland Area. FaMILY Worship Service: Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, Bardon, Carter around 1900. This Come and worship the Lord with us Coalville LE67 1TD company produced a As well as raising awareness of domestic abuse and constantly on Sunday mornings at 10.30am. There is a large car park at the back. wide range of bicycles working towards it’s eradication, LWA also offers one to one advice Our gatherings are fairly informal. which all went under to actively support people affected by this crime and helps settle For more details on any of the above the brand name of The survivors into new communities to help them towards a fresh start THURSDAY ART CLASS: please contact: Richard Norburn. Colonial Roadster. in life. Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Tel: 01530 242526. 1200 Spin 6kg Washing Machine Model No: HSTB621PUK Like many manufacturers This years half marathon looks like being even more popular than • 16 Programmes Inc Eco Cycle & Extra Rinse of the time, Mr Carter ever with many people running in support of other charities as • Wool & Silk Programme • Super Wash, Fastwash 30 & 60 began to adapt his well as the LWA. It really looks like a fun day out so if you are not • Dimensions: H85xW59.5xD41.9cm Ibstock Business Networking business to accommodate participating why not come along and shout your support for all the the swiftly changing athletes – they certainly deserve it. Now Only .99 technological advances. £229 NEXT MEETINGS Anyone wishing to help LWA can do so by becoming involved as a Was £239.99 He began to produce volunteer, making a donation or perhaps arranging your own fund Tuesday 7th March & Tuesday 4th April the two-stroke engine raising event. Join us for a morning of Networking to power his bicycle. This was later developed into the 500cc FREE LOCAL HALLS OF IBSTOCK LTD at Ibstock Town Cricket Club, Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 6NN DELIVERY* 10-16 HIGH STREET, IBSTOCK. LE67 6LG motorcycle that you see in the photograph. The Colonial works To help please email [email protected] or write to the following *T&C’s Apply. Tel: 01530 260460 Email: [email protected] 9.00 – 9.30am: Registration • 9.30 – 11.30am: Meeting moved from Ibstock to Nuneaton and continued in business until address: PO Box 18, Loughborough, LE11 3AX. the 1950’s. *T&C’s apply. Sold as an agent for Euronics Limited. All rights reserved. All offers are subject to All Businesses welcome availability while stocks last. Delivery & Installation charges may apply. Exclusions and Radius Head Office 01509 550317 Apply. Prices correct at time of print but can be subject to change. See in store for full details. To register your Images for illustration purposes only. Copyright Euronics 2017. March E&OE 2017. Saving £5.00 to attend to cover refreshments. Bring your business card to enter into a prize draw. 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THE PALACE COMMUNITY CENTRE A very local success story Since re-opening in September 2006, this former cinema, at the heart of Ibstock village, has hosted a huge variety of successful events. High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400 Food and drink markets and festivals, craft fairs, car boot sales, rock SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS concerts, theatrical productions, seminars, business promotions, public and private parties (including wedding receptions), classical concerts, Forthcoming Events Regular bookings: choir recitals, brass band concerts, organ concerts, bingo sessions, a wide variety of dances, The Palace Christmas Festival and even a circus! It is the FOR ALL EVENTS WHERE TICKETS ARE ISSUED: Advance Monday home to regular Tai Chi classes, a toddlers group, a senior citizens group, a drama and pantomime group, exercise and fitness groups, for all ages and tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on abilities, and the highly popular Palace Film Nights. 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (07887) 678367. (subject to availability). Please check with ticket outlets to Tuesday The regular Saturday community mornings, which will recommence in March, are very popular and provide an opportunity to meet members of avoid disappointment. Bubbles – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Richard Page on 01530 812201 or the Ibstock Historical Society. It also features an interesting variety of stalls, including plants, cakes, crafts and local produce. All local community Wednesday 8th March – THE PALACE WINE CLUB tasting 07792 840948, e.mail: [email protected] for further details. groups, (e.g. Church/Chapel groups, gardening clubs, dramatic societies, choirs, Scouts and Guides, hobby and craft groups, rambling clubs, school Seated Exercise – 1.30pm till 2.30pm. A session specifically designed for evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 associations etc.) are welcome to apply for a free stall/stand to promote, or raise funds for, their particular interest group. Individuals are also places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to enjoyment. Enhance your posture, increase strength and flexibility; improve mobility by developing greater range of movement whilst having fun! Contact reserve your place. welcome to apply for a stall at a very reasonable rate, either as a ‘one-off’ or on a rota basis, depending upon demand. Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. Saturday 11th March – GRESLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR with a Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Contact Curtis Smith on (07870) In 2012 the building had been a hub of popular entertainment, for the residents of Ibstock and the surrounding district, for 100 years. This makes reputation for delighting its audiences with an extensive repertoire covering 498110 or (01455) 291656. The Palace one of the earliest existing examples of a purpose-built cinema in the country. Like so many rural cinemas, it had finally been forced to classical, operetta, grand opera, music from the shows, popular music, part Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm - 6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged songs and religious music. The concert, by this award winning choir, starts at 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: close its doors in the early 1970’s. Following its reincarnation as a bingo hall, it stood empty for a period of 15 years. Bought by the Parish Council 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00. Available from the usual ticket outlets [email protected] in 1995, the building was leased to the Palace Arts Centre Ltd in 2000. After several years of rejected grant applications and frustration, The Palace or telephone 07399417995. Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. Management Committee eventually began the transformation of the building from a derelict shell to the thriving community centre that it is today. Wednesday Sunday 12th March – INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE. 9.00am until The Palace would not have been able to succeed without the wonderful service provided by its volunteers over the last 11 years. They do employ midday. For more details or to book a stall call Kirk on 07901 380412 or 07506 60+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. 255522 and via Facebook page: ibstockcarboot. a cleaner and also a part-time administrator to taking care of bookings etc, but all who manage and staff this very successful venue provide their FITSTEPS – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! - Book now by services free of charge. Friday 17th March – FILM NIGHT – ‘THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: [email protected] (R). Commuter, Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt), catches daily glimpses of a Ibstock Drama Group – 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Just turn-up to join the group! If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of The Palace volunteer team, please contact Gary on 01530 262400. As a volunteer you seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan, from the window of her train. Thursday can decide exactly how much, and how often, you want to be involved. Be assured your efforts, however small or infrequent, will be greatly appreciated. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the ‘Healthy Hearts’ Low Impact Physical Training – 9.30am – 10.20am. strangers’ home. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw after Suitable for GP referral patients. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own 678367. memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation. Enjoy a drink 50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle Scott- from the bar whilst watching a great film in this unique Worthington on (07887) 678367. Art Exhibition The Palace venue; one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas in Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) – 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact the country. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 260672. Following the success of last years art Players highly £5.00/£4.00. Weightwatchers – 7.00pm-8.00pm. just come along and join our great, friendly exhibition at Ibstock Palace, another one is Sunday 26th March – INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE. 9.00am until group or call Jo Wyld on 07877 281831, e.mail: [email protected] to be held on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th successful midday. For more details or to book a stall call Kirk on 07901 380412 or 07506 Friday April. 255522 and via Facebook page: ibstockcarboot. Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216. trip to Childrens Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap Friday 31st March – PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! The exhibition is a great opportunity for talented 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle Pantoland! Doors at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. local artists from art groups in , School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) Last month, the Ibstock 121442 or [email protected] Ibstock, Swannington, Heather and Hugglescote Friday 7th April – PALACE LINE DANCE with Honky Tonk Cliff. based, community drama A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from BINGO NIGHT (last Friday of the month, starts August 28th) – Doors open to showcase their artwork. The event is open to 7.30pm. Eyes down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome. 7.45pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £5.00 from The the public on Saturday 8th April from 10.00am until group, The Palace Players, Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460 or £6.00 on the door. Saturday 5.00pm and on Sunday 9th April from 10.00am took their audiences on Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday a riotous romp through Saturday 8th April & Sunday 9th April – ART EXHIBITION (except the first Saturday of each month) the Palace plays host to groups, until 4.00pm. Paintings will be available to buy. showcasing the work of talented local artists. Open to the public organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Light refreshments will be available on both days. Pantoland, passed the (FREE ADMISSION) on Saturday 8th April 10.00am - 5.00pm & Sunday 9th Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your second star on the right and April 10.00am - 4.00pm. Paintings available for sale. Light refreshments community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls including a available during both days. locally produced goods, delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available. straight on ‘til morning, to Gresley Male Voice Choir ‘Neverland’. The Gresley Male Voice Choir will be in Wendy, John and Michael Darling flew away with Nana to encounter ‘The Lost Boys’, THE PALACE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR PRIVATE concert at The Palace on Saturday 11th March. Tinkerbell, Mermaids, Captain Hook and his pirates and of course, the boy who refused This will be the first time that this award-winning, to grow up, ‘Peter Pan’, himself! PARTIES, CELEBRATIONS & COMMERCIAL USE Swadlincote-based choir have performed at the This highly successful community pantomime, written and directed by group member Al • Commercial hire packages available at very reasonable rates Ibstock High Street venue. Lester, incorporated all the elements of a good traditional family panto; songs, dances, The choir takes its name from the Parish of Church terrible jokes, audience participation and custard pies!! • Seats 120 people around tables or 200 in rows Gresley, where it was first established in 1904. The group meet every Wednesday night at The Palace Community Centre, High Street, It has a reputation for delighting its audiences Ibstock at 7.30 pm. It’s a very friendly group, with members of all ages and experience • Well equipped kitchen and bar facilities with an extensive repertoire covering classical, and they encourage anyone wanting to find out more about any aspect of amateur theatre operetta, grand opera, music from the shows, • Good disabled access and large free car park opposite building to come along. popular music, part songs and religious music. The great team of Palace volunteers and non-acting members and friends of the Palace SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS The Concert begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are Players helped to organise and staff the event. £8.00 and are available from The Palace on Tel: 01530 262400 and Halls on Tel: 01530 260460. Also Thank you to everyone who supported the event. We hope to see you all soon for another Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements on Tel: 07399417995 or via [email protected]. great event at Ibstock Palace!! The Palace is managed and staffed by volunteers. If you are High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH Advanced booking is recommended to interested in finding out more about forthcoming events or becoming a member of The Palace avoid disappointment. volunteer team or joining the Palace Players, please contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400. FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST? You can meet us at our next beat surgery: Saturday 25 MARCH 2017: 9am – 11am Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. Cooperative Store, Ashby Road, Ibstock (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)

The Bardon Hill Dedicated Neighbourhood team are • Postcode or property mark anything in your shed or garage that responsible for policing Ibstock. We are based at Coalville is value and might be stolen, for example, lawnmowers, garden Police station and also cover Whitwick. furniture, bicycles, sports equipment. During the last few weeks we have had a couple of incidents where • Take photographs of expensive items - they may be useful to large goods curtain-sided goods vehicles have their sides cut open police to identify the goods and return them to you, should you be and items stolen. These have mainly occurred overnight in lay-bys unfortunate enough to have them stolen. or on industrial estates. If you see anybody acting suspiciously near • Never leave garden tools and equipment outside, even if you to large vehicles please ring us on 101 or 999 in an emergency are just popping back into the house. It only takes minutes for an With the New Year a distant memory the days are getting longer opportunist thief to take them. and many of us are getting out into garden to prepare for the spring • Consider fitting a pair of garage door locks that are fitted either Across DOWN and summer. As you do, please take a few moments to review the vertically or horizontally and can be locked both from the inside security of your sheds and outhouses 1. Molecules (9) 1. Buddy (3) and outside of the garage. 7. Spear (5) 2. Parts of a ladder (5) Gardening tools and garden furniture are not cheap - what’s more If you would like to know more about crime and anti-social behaviour 8. Arithmetical operation (5) 3. Mountain goat (4) they are very saleable items for the thief. Don’t make it easy for them in the Ibstock area you can visit this link: 9. Light fog (4) 4. Dirge (6) to be stolen and remember that tools stolen from your shed could 10. Reply (6) 5. Tendon (5) be used to burgle your house. http://www.police.uk/leicestershire/NN45/ 12. Ploy (6) 6. Made certain (7) 14. Matured (4) 9. Tycoon (7) 17. Debate (5) 11. Turn aside (6) 18. Tip over (5) 13. Molten rock (5) 20. Study of the universe (9) 15. Zest (5) 16. Japanese wrestler (4) 19. Plaything (3)

St. Denys C of E Infant School Chocoholics Tribute To “Our Lesley” Everyone here at the Ibstock Business Centre Manager Alisha Patrick says that Centre is still shocked by the sudden and although she had known Lesley for a relatively Bingo tragic death of our wonderful friend and short period of time, she soon came to colleague Lesley Morris. appreciate Lesley as a colleague and regarded Parrot Food & Treats • Cages, Toys & Perches Visitors will have known Lesley as the her as a firm and treasured friend. She goes at School welcoming face of the centre and she was on to say that Lesley was a lovely lady who Burns on Thursday 30th March at 6.00 pm always ready to help whether it be advice was more valued than she knew. Dog Food Flea & or perhaps on a more practical level helping Outside of work, Lesley was a lady with Worm nimal Refreshments people with their printing requirements. two great loves – her three dogs and her Tre all A available atme Sm She was both an intelligent and extremely abiding love of music which was reflected in nts Treats the wonderful choice of songs at her recent Food & efficient lady who was able to carry out her Adults £1.00 Children 50p duties without any need for supervision and service. incl. Free Bonus ticket always took great delight in being able to help Our condolences go to her two brothers Admission by ticket only people whether they be tenants or members Stephen and Dennis on the untimely death of OPENING HOURS available from school of the public. their beloved sister. Monday 9.30am - 1.00pm Wild Bird Food Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 10.00 - 4.00pm NEW ‘Hub Club Reloaded’ youth club at Ibstock Baptist Church ‘The Hub Club Reloaded’ is a joint project between the Ibstock Baptist Church and Heartland Youth For Christ. (Heartland is a Reptile Food • Live and Frozen charity, based in Coalville, who aim to reach out to children and young people through clubs, schools and churches in the local area.) Dire Based at Ibstock Baptist Church, The Hub Club is a weekly youth club for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18 from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. There B ctly B is a small entrance fee of 50p per evening. adag ehind ry Co Activities included games, sports, art projects and it provides a safe and fun place for the youth of Ibstock to come together and make new friends. mputi Coalville Pet Supplies • 5 James Street, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3BX ng This new club is named after the very successful former club which ran at the church some 25 years ago and is still fondly remembered by the people of the town. Tel: 01530 263399 • Email: [email protected] • www.midlandparrots.com Being run by the church and ‘Youth for Christ’ there will be a strong Christian element to the club and this will be reflected by interactive and fun discussion groups at the club. The mystery of ‘The Parting Pot’ part two... CHARITY CHAMPIONS Following on from our initial enquiries and investigations regarding ‘The Parting Pot’ (a former Ibstock public house) we have received the following information from Mr and Mrs Pettitt. In 1971, newly-weds, Mr and Mrs Pettitt moved into a cottage in Charity Champion Ibstock’s Chapel Street. It was situated in the row where the Ibstock Gun and Tackle shop now conducts its business. If they recall correctly, their cottage had previously belonged to a Steve Meadows lady by the name of Mrs Partner, who had lived there since she was born. keeps on running, The opposite end of the row to the fishing tackle shop is believed to be the site of a bowling alley, which formed part of ‘The Parting Pot’ establishment. The adjoining house appears to have formerly climbing, cycling been the lounge and the Pettitt’s house to have once housed the public bar area. About a third of the floor in the Pettitt’s property was covered with and... even bog old quarry tiles, which they presume was the area behind, or around, the bar. There were clear signs that there had once been a door, snorkelling for through into the room next door, which had subsequently been blocked up when the row was separated into domestic residences. The middle house, occupied by Mrs White, contained the cellar. charity! When Mrs White died it was found to contain a large quantity of antique bottles with marbles in the necks. Whether it’s to save the bells of St Denys It is believed that the licence was taken up to the Hastings Arms or in aid of the Rainbows or for the love (a former public house on the site of the Co-operative store on of LOROS, local man, Steve Meadows is Leicester Road) by a Mr Black, sometime in the late 1800’s. there, helping to raise much-needed cash So there you have it, ‘lock, stock and roll out the barrel’!! Thanks to the help of two of our readers we are able to put a lid on the ‘The for local and national charities. He is often mystery of The Parting Pot’! accompanied by his Charity Champion chums, fellow Ibstock residents, Jenny Freeman and Jo Price. Need to get yourself noticed? As if it isn’t enough to run through rain, wade through Latitude is a brand new design and • Personal ‘one-to-one’ mud and climb up mountains to raise money, Steve service print service based in the heart of and the ladies often turn out in full fancy dress to Ibstock utilising over 30 years of • A ‘can-do’ approach with attention to raise awareness of these good causes. You may never experience within the commercial detail printing and graphics industry. have expected to see Elvis, resplendent in white jump • Competitive rates quoted suit, shades and a cape, competing in ‘The World Bog We can provide initial concepts Snorkelling Championships’ or a trio of nuns crossing through to the final product with • Apple Mac created design solutions professional advice and personal the finishing line of The Great North Run, but if you do, service every step of the way. • Latest pre-press the chances are that it would be Steve and his running technology and To find out more, or to discuss your proofing mates! needs simply call us on • High quality litho and digital print When running to raise funds towards the restoration of 01530 267344 • Print finishing Ibstock Church bells, they ran, appropriately dressed, or email us at the address below and • Large format print as Quasimodo (complete with hump and bell rope) and display materials discover how we can help steer you and a pair of Esmeraldas!! This effort alone raised over • Fulfilment and on the right course! delivery £400.00. Steve is also the Tower Captain of the Ibstock bell ringing team (in his spare time!). As well as running in the London Marathon for the MS trust, Steve has taken part in a charity cycle ride from John O’Groats to Lands end to raise funds for cancer research. He also undertook the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge for LOROS and rowed in The Dragon Boat KITCHENS, BEDROOMS, BATHROOMS Race, with a crew of Oompah Loompahs! Further from

CONTACT THE EXPERTS home, he drove from Ibstock to Croatia dressed as ‘Where’s Wally’, in The Ramshackle Rally for Rainbows. PHONE +44 (0) 1530 264 399 With many other charity efforts under his running FAX +44 (0) 1530 264 399 QUALITY DESIGN & PRINT SERVICES shoes, Steve has raised in excess of an amazing £30,000 E-MAIL [email protected] 57 HIGH STREET • IBSTOCK LEICS • LE67 6LH for a variety of worthy causes. He would like to thank Ibstock Kitchens, 67 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics, LE67 6HN E • [email protected] everyone who has sponsored him over the years, and helped him to achieve this remarkable total. Empowering children to dream big as local families share message of support A Leicester business is helping children special to be part of the family’s big day as to reach for their dreams as it supports a they celebrate the birth of a new child. It is scheme to empower children locally and a special day and I wanted to help not only around the globe. local children but those further afield so they Little Bird, a project created by inspirational realise as they start out in their journey that children’s author Alison Delaney to teach they can be and do anything they want. The children they can make their dreams a world really is at their feet.” reality through Dreams Workshops and Cariad Personal Ceremonies offer completely accompanying book, ‘Little Chick Has Lunch bespoke personal services for any occasion On The Moon’. from baby naming and weddings to funerals Little Bird, which is designed to help and renewal of vows. motivate and encourage children to believe Any family booking a baby naming service will in themselves and fulfil their dreams, will now receive a copy of Little Chick has Lunch now be supported by mother-of-two Alison on the Moon for their child. They will then be Fleming, who started her career as a registrar asked to supply a photo and message to be in . to benefit from the scheme said it was lovely placed in another book which will be sent to to know their daughter’s celebration would The move follows a recent study by Barnardos Africa for another child to enjoy. help another child. which found that 88 per cent of young people Author Alison Delaney said it was brilliant in Britain today say they “lack confidence and Mickala Lennon, who lives in Ellistown with news for Leicester families to have a city doubt they will succeed in life”. her partner Ben and their daughter Marley- partner to help promote such positive Jai, said: “It is sad to think so many children Leicester based Ali Fleming, who lives in messages to youngsters. these days don’t believe they can succeed Ashby, will now be helping city parents to in life. That isn’t a dream I wish for my child She said: “Little Chick has Lunch on the spread the message and encourage children so I am glad to be able to not only share this Moon is all about following your dreams and to buck that trend. beautiful book with my child but also those I am delighted to be working with CARIAD The former Leicestershire registrar will further afield, we read it to Marley every Personal Ceremonies to make their naming be handing every family celebrating a baby night before bed and she loves it, I think it will ceremonies not just memorable, but also naming ceremony with her a copy of ‘Little help her believe her dreams can come true.” have a lasting legacy through our gifting Chick has lunch on the Moon’, and a second initiative.” Talking about the union Alison, who was book will be gifted to a child less fortunate a registrar in Leicester for more than 10 More information is available at www. somewhere else in the world. years, said: “As a celebrant I have carried out cariad-personalceremonies.co.uk or by One Leicester family who became the first hundreds of ceremonies and it is always so calling Alison on 07961 668996. Brookside HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS • SALES • SERVICE Garage If only I had gone to Higgott’s to have my VVVVVV mower serviced! MarchMarch EventsEvents plannedplanned inin IbstockIbstock CommunityCommunity VVVVVV VVVV YRES GGardenarden andand UnderUnder 5’s5’s PlaygroundPlayground VVVV NG • T RVICI As the days lengthen and the weather gets a little warmer volunteers and gardeners will be holding T’s • SE TRICAL MO O-ELEC their first working party to kick start the 2017 growing season on Saturday 4 March. Further AUT VVV volunteer maintenance days will be held on the first Saturday of every month from until September. VVVVVV VVVV On 25th March there will be a card and coffee afternoon raising funds for the Garden. From 2 – 4pm Phoenix Cards will have a stall VVVV in the old Youth building opposite the Garden gate. VVV Brookside Garage The garden is open in daylight hours for anyone to have a wander round and enjoy the space. There are still some plots available AD G RO Units 5&6 Brookside SPRIN if you feel like having a go at growing your own food this summer. Contact Janet Beniston on 01530 262183 or email contactus@ Industrial Estate Don’t leave it too late, book your mower ibstockinbloom.co.uk PRETORIA ROAD IBSTOCK LE67 6LR service now...servicing from £66! Ibstock in Bloom have organised a Spring clearing morning in the Melbourne Road Under 5’s Playground. Ibstock in Bloom previously raised money to clear and plant the flower beds in the Playground and now organise occasional maintenance MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN sessions. The next session will involve clearing all last year’s growth and weeding the beds to ensure lots of summer flowers. 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ST DENYS CHURCH IBSTOCK 3 7 6 9 2 4 5 1 8 DIARY DATES 8 4 1 3 5 7 9 6 2 First Sunday of every month: 10.30am 5 2 9 6 8 1 3 7 4 All age worship 4 3 8 2 9 6 7 5 1 Saturday 11th March: 3.00pm FREE 1 9 5 7 4 3 2 8 6 Quiet Day – ‘Who am I?’ UNDERLAY ON SELECTED CARPETS 7 6 2 5 1 8 4 3 9 Friday 17th March: 7.30pm AND 10% OFF Messy Church at St Denys School ALL BLINDS 6 1 7 4 3 9 8 2 5 ‘Joseph and his brothers’ 2 8 4 1 7 5 6 9 3 Saturday 18th March: 10.00am 9 5 3 8 6 2 1 4 7 Cake Stall at The Palace Community Centre Saturday 25th March: 2pm - 4pm We now offer a bespoke edging & binding service. Attention trades people and small businesses! Spring Fair WHY NOT TURN YOUR OLD CARPET OFF CUTS We are still offering ‘Classified’ advertisements, which are an ideal way to advertise your INTO STYLISH RUGS? Tuesday 4th April: 1.30-3.00pm business to our 5000+ readership from just £8 for two lines of text under your business name. Lineage space will also be available for job vacancy notices. If interested please Little Fishes contact us via [email protected] Mother & Toddler Group Sunday 9th April: 10.30am Every care is taken to ensure that all information printed is accurate. However liability cannot be accepted for any loss or damage due to any inaccuracies or omissions within this publication. Palm Sunday Service All rights reserved. No advertisements or editorial within this publication may be reproduced The beginning of Holy Week without the permission of the publisher. This applies to printed or electronic reproduction. Wednesday 12th April: 2pm - 4pm Printed and published by Ibstock Community Voice, 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. To advertise please contact Steve Tilbury or Graham Tyers on 01530 267300, or Hannah Craft and Chat Playle on 01530 267344.