Delivered FREE to 8,000 OCTOBER 2019 homes and businesses Issue 51

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

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

. Preparations underway for Ibstock Christmas Carnival week FFA Ellistown conquer Snowdon Top Tips for Halloween ‘Zero Waste’ pop-up shop at Ibstock Palace Plus all our regular features & lots more!

TELEVISION • HOME AUDIO • KITCHEN APPLIANCES • FIRES • COOKERS • LIGHTING

Halls of Ibstock Ltd. 10-16 High St, Ibstock LE67 6LG

Email: [email protected]

Great Prices • Expert Knowledge • Super Service • Professional Installation The Community Voice.... delivering more than a magazine! F A B C O I N TERIO R S f l o o r i n g | bed s | f u r n i t u r e | l i g h t i n g | h ome f u r n i s h i n g s WELCOME ... to the latest edition of Community Voice! SILVAN ENTERPRISES LTD 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 & Ground Maintenance on this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send including Mowing, Fencing, Hedgecutting, Turfing etc. your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: LOGS SPLIT & DELIVERED £120 Large Load [email protected] 01530 610507 (home) • 07970 950129 (mobile) The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All Email: [email protected] D U R E S T A - H A Y W O O D voucher. Good Luck! WHERE’S IBBIE? Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last Last month’s quiz answer... and winner! month! He was spotted by many,

Ibstoc k & surrou nding hiding behind the advert for areas Ibsto ck • E llistow Batt n • He ram • athe Raven r • Sw stone epsto • Hu ne • N gglesc ewto Quite a few of you were able to correctly identify last ote • n Bur Ba go gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snares eath tone FA B C O I N T E RIOR S i s p r o u d t o b e w o r k i n g i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h m a n y f a m o u s month’s local landmark as the striking stone and metal ‘Green Builders’ on page 27. B r i t i s h m a n u fact u r e r s a n d D e s i g n e r s s u c h a s D u r e s t a , S o m n u s , S e a l y , sculpture, created by artist Phil Townsend, which The first correct answer drawn can be found on Ravenstone village green. It is one out of the ‘Community Voice hat’ D a v i d H u n t L i g h t i n g , Te r e n c e C o n r a n a n d A m t i c o t o s h o w cas e som e o f was sent in by 9 year old of the most eye-catching projects that the National Milly Pedder, who will receive a t h e i r b e s t B r i t i s h D e s i g n s a n d c r a f t s m a n s h i p . I f y o u ’ r e l o o k i n g t o a d d s t y l e Forestry Commission has supported and the result a n d p a n a c h e t o y o u r h o m e , a n d n e e d t h a t c e r t a i n ‘ s o m e t h i n g ’ t h e n p o p of a committee of local people getting together to £10 GIFT VOUCHER! a l o n g t o Fa b c o I n t e r i o r s t o d a y a n d t a k e a l o o k . Q u a l i t y a n d sty l e d o e s n ’ t h a v e organise the creation of a village feature sculpture. The But where is he this month? If you spot him, send artwork depicts a pair of nesting ravens. The actual us your details, and which advert he is hiding t o c o s t a f o rtu n e - c o m e a l o n g a n d h a v e a c h a t a n d a c o e e w i t h t h e Fa b c o Te a m a n d origin of the name of the village is derived from the behind, using the contact details listed below ▼ s e e f o r y o u r sel f ! Old Norse ‘Hrœfnes’, the name of a Saxon invader, Yo u c a n a d d s t y l e , e x p r e s s i o n a n d i n d i v i d u a l i t y w i t h eas e w h e n y o u s p e a k t o t h e r i g h t and the suffix tun, meaning “Hrafn’s farm or village”. CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE p e o p le…… … w e l o o k f o r w a r d t o see i n g y o u s o o n t o c h a t ab o u t y o u r i deas a n d as p i r a t i o n s . This month’s prize has been won by Diane Clinch Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH and our picture shows the prize draw being A r e l a x e d b r o w s i n g e xpe r i e n c e a w ait s y o u , a n d w e ’ r e o n h a n d i f y o u n e e d u s ! Tel: 01530 267344 performed by Rachel and Sophia of The Old School Email: [email protected] Tea Rooms, Ibstock. www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk W E D G W O O D Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark! R U G S

COALVILLE ACUPUNCTURE MISERY OF IBS IS OVER FOR GINA (incorporating Herbal Healing) For 30 years Gina Morton had “My toilet habits are much more Acupuncture - an effective suffered severe constipation, regular with no nasty surprises, way to stop pain bouts of diarrhoea and pain and I’ve even been able to start a caused by Irritable Bowel part time job.” Syndrome, a disease suffered by Make appointment today “I think this clinic and Doctor Ye so many people. are marvellous. Thanks to them 01530 810 888 But for Gina, from Ibstock, the I have relief from constant pain pain and bloating recently and misery.” Our experienced became intolerable and, worse Gina added: “I had tried all the doctors have been very still, when she went to her GP, she usual remedies prescribed by successful in treating the was told there was nothing more GPs, but nothing worked.” following conditions:- they could do to help her. Gina with Doctor Ye “I have had Type 1 Diabetes since Devastated and in agony, she I was 12 so naturally I’d always put turned to Herbal Healing in Headache my faith in medics. I was devastated Coalville. She had heard of their Migraine they could no longer help and felt abandoned.” Frozen Shoulder amazing success in treating all types of pain in many Fortunately, she had heard the fantastic reports Tennis Elbow individuals. about acupuncturist Doctor Ye successfully treating She says: “I knew nothing about acupuncture but Arthritis many people, so the next day she went in and was was in such a state I knew I had to do something.” Knee Pain treated immediately. Back Pain She adds: “When I first came into Herbal Healing And Gina highlights another positive outcome Sciatica acupuncture clinic in Belvoir Road I was in tears. Depression from visiting Doctor Ye: She says, “He has a vast “My stomach was so swollen and the pain across knowledge of symptoms and all the corresponding Stress & Anxiety my navel right through to my back was terrific. It acupuncture points. So his treatment also helped Menopause was making me sick and depressed, I felt I couldn’t me with stress too. I feel so much lighter.” Insomnia go on.” I.B.S “I cannot praise them highly enough. They are Gout However, after her first treatment she left the clinic warm, friendly, caring and professional - and I feeling, in her words, sixty per cent better. recommend anyone suffering any sort of pain to make an appointment.” Now, after just five treatments by Doctor Ye it’s a BEING PAIN-FREE different story. She says, “I have my life back again, Give yourself the best chance of feeling better, D e n t s R o a d , N o t t i n g h a m R oad R e t a i l P a r k , A s h b y -De - L a - Z o u c h . L E 65 1 J S IS PRICELESS and my pain has all but gone.” by calling the clinic on 01530 810888. 0 1 5 3 0 564 8 6 4 fa b c o l t d . c o . u k O p e n 6 d a y s : T u e s d a y - S u n d a y ( clo s e d B a n k H oli d a y s ) the voice page 2 page 3 the voice Ibstock Christmas Carnival is coming to town! The Ibstock Christmas Carnival Committee held a fruitful public meeting at Ibstock Palace last month, where we started to draw together plans for the proposed week of festivities between Sunday 1st December and ARE STAIRS Saturday 7th December. The festival has a two-pronged approached. The first is to appeal to BECOMING A all local groups, organisations, churches, chapels, schools etc. to let us know about the Christmas events that they will be putting on in the community. These details will then be added to a comprehensive PROBLEM? programme of celebrations, so that the information can reach the maximum number of local people. Please contact us on the email address below and let us have the relevant information. Trust local mobility company The second part is the village parade itself, which will take place on Saturday 7th December and will be the highlight and culmination of Candor Care to help you regain the carnival week. The week kicks off on Sunday 1st December, with independence and confidence the switching on of the village Christmas lights. This will take place in the High Street car park, opposite to The Palace, at approximately with a bespoke stairlift designed 4.30pm (exact time to be confirmed). It will be followed by a for you. family film show and refreshments at The Palace. On Saturday 7th December, the parade will set off from Central Avenue at 4.30pm back in his Grotto and more stalls and free puppet entertainment for and will proceed down Chapel Street on to High Street, finishing at the children courtesy of The Magical Puppet Mill. • BHTA approved and a “Which?”Trusted Trader the church. The church will be open for viewing of it’s Christmas Please get behind this local event and show your support in whatever • Stairlift assessment at your home or at our Tree Festival. There will also be carol singing and refreshments you can. assessment centre in Coalville available. The road will be closed to traffic for the duration of the The Ibstock Carnival Committee parade (approximately 30 mins). • Highly competitive instant quotes The Community Voice, Bombay Bistro, Sunshine Takeaway and We want as many people as possible to take part in the parade, either • 24/7 breakdown and repair service The Whimsey Inn are delighted to be sponsors of this wonderful as individuals or as representatives of local groups and organisations; village event. • Next day installation available not forgetting our four-legged friends, we are encouraging dog owners to dress-up their pet and let them join in! We are also Contact details: email [email protected] or via appealing for street marshals, so please let us know if you can assist. Ibstock Christmas Carnival Facebook page. If you are planning to open up your business to serve the festival ASK US ABOUT OUR goers, please let us know and we will ‘sign-post’ your intentions; whether this is to serve handy ‘take-away’ food or to be available for RENTAL OPTIONS a bit of late-night Christmas shopping for special offers. From just £40.00 per month* with next day installation If you are a member of a group or organisation that would like to *Subject to an initial £350 installation charge (including 1st months rent and removal) “My stairlift from Candor Care take part in the parade, please register your interest on the contact below. We have already received applications from Ibstock Palace, was affordable and reliable. The Ibstock Palace Players panto group, The Old School Tearoom, It’s changed my life” Ibstock in Bloom and Ibstock Library. The Ram, The Whimsey and ‘My Furry Friends’ dog groomers have also pledged their support. Mr J.Coalville ##### There is no cost involved to participate. Ibstock in Bloom will be organising their usual mini-bus tour of the village during the week for our more senior citizens and those who can not easily get around to view the village lights. GET YOUR FREE HOME As part of the carnival week The Ibstock Palace will be holding it’s ever popular Christmas Festival on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December. The Palace will be open from 3.30pm until 8.00pm ASSESSMENT & QUOTE on the afternoon of Friday, 6th December with festive stalls, free puppet shows, live harp-music and Santa’s Grotto. This will resume Contact your local stairlift company today! at 10.00am on the morning of Saturday 7th until 1.00pm, with Santa (NO obligation & NO pushy sales techniques) CALL or visit www.candorcare.co.uk

Office & Showroom Call Today & Find Out How We Can Help The Scotlands Ind Est, London Road, Coalville, Call: 0330 100 4564 Leicestershire LE67 3JJ Visit: www.candorcare.co.uk or email: [email protected]

the voice page 4 page 5 the voice QUALITY KITCHEN PALL-EX LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE DRIVER DRIVE MAKEOVERS BY LOCAL INSTALL YOUR KITCHEN Pall-Ex is accelerating its recruitment with the launch of a nationwide PROFESSIONALS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Driver Drive, which will help tackle HGV driver shortages across its BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW network. From simple door FAMILY RUN replacements to complete BUSINESS The firm has launched a new website where drivers can apply where drivers can access a full training programme, which is fitted kitchens for jobs across the network, including roles for class one and two currently available at our central hub in Ellistown.” HGV drivers, forklift truck operators and van drivers. Fully installed by local Despite being the UK’s fifth largest employer, responsible for professionals in just a few days The East Midlands-based palletised distribution network is moving 1.41 billion tonnes of goods in 2018 according to figures launching the drive during the Road Haulage Association’s from the Department for Transport, the logistics industry Choose from a large selection National Lorry Week (16th – 22nd September), designed to raise continues to face recruitment issues. of doors, worktops and the profile of careers in the logistics industry. appliances Kevin adds: “Attracting the younger generation has become more The industry is facing a growing shortage of drivers due to an challenging as they are unaware of the scope of jobs available and 90 showrooms nationwide E ageing workforce; research from workers’ union Unite shows the opportunities for progression. BEFOR that just 1% of HGV drivers in the UK are aged under 25, while the average age of drivers was recorded at 48 in 2016 – up from “Also, training to become a driver has a major cost associated 78 Leicester Road, 45.3 in 2001 – with 13% aged over 60. with it. We fully support calls for improved access to training, Loughborough, apprenticeships and grants that can help young people start their Leicester, LE11 2AG Kevin Buchanan, Group managing director at Pall-Ex, comments: careers in the industry. “We wanted to find a resolution that would benefit Pall-Ex as a Call us now for a free estimate: whole, particularly our members who are struggling to fill driving “We want logistics to be a talking point in schools, so we can 01509 212 333 roles. educate young people on the positives of not only driving, but other roles in the industry. We pro-actively speak to local colleges www.dreamdoors.co.uk “We receive a lot of requests via our social media platforms about opportunities and have students visit our main hub in THE UK’S #1 KITCHEN MAKEOVER EXPERTS. about recruitment in different areas of the country, so it became Ellistown for work experience and placement days. apparent that we needed one location where people could apply for various jobs across the network. “Our increasing preference for online purchasing is fuelling growth in the sector, so we need to encourage the next generation to “Available roles are for drivers who already hold a Class 1 or 2 EST. 1999 take the wheel and drive the industry forward.” HGV licence, or a counter-balance licence, and are looking for AVERAGE SCORE 9.7/10 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM NOW. new opportunities. However, we do have a forklift truck academy To view available jobs visit www.pallexdrivers.co.uk

Tr 4 Ye ading Here ars TV As Seen On FOR ALL THOSE SMALL JOBS AROUND THE HOME Contact MIKE COOPER, fully Black Dog Therapy qualified and time served for: VOLUNTEERS Swan House, Market Bosworth • bricklaying • fencing 1500 sq ft over 2 floors of Antique, vintage YOUR LOCAL LAW FIRM, WORKING Kate Choppen is a Clinical Hypnotherapist • carpentry & joinery and collectibles inc quality gold and silver and OldPain2Go Practitioner. • metal fabrication NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFULLY ON YOUR BEHALF Kate can help you to navigate and resolve issues • painting & decorating jewellery,coins, militaria, stamps, hand painted such as: Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Pain, Don’t wait until that small Ibstock Community Library FOR OVER 90 YEARS. Confidence, Weight Loss & Body Confidence, job becomes a large one! furniture, giftware, interiors and much more’ Habits, Sleep Disorders and so much more. We require volunteers to work TEL: 07598 233572 in the library and/or to help ALSO WANTED WILLS & PROBATE LAW SPECIALISTS For more information or a free consultation contact Kate on 07709 364860 or [email protected] with fundraising. • All gold & silver jewellery including scrap & broken items www.blackdogtherapy.com E MAIL: [email protected] • We pay more - the highest prices in the area For more information please ring: • Costume Jewellery 07470 148718 • All coins Environmentally friendly chalk or leave your contact details at • Militaria & medals and mineral paint. No VOC Solvent Free, No Odour. ibstockcommunitylibrary • Stamps We can also paint your own tired @yahoo.co.uk • Postcards furniture. Please ask for more details. Don’t just have a clean carpet - Have a Spotless one! CLASSES - 10.30–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm • Watches • Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours Workshops are available for: Tuesday - Spinning • Safe and non-toxic • Learning to make socks • Silver & Silver Plate Ask us to Wednesday - Knit and Natter • Fully insured clean 3 rooms • Crochet and Knitting • All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture. Thursday am - Knit and Natter • Tunisian Crochet Thursday pm - Needlework • Oriental rugs / leather cleaning and we’ll clean I stock a wide range of yarns by Sirday Stylecraft, FREE VALUATIONS EVERYDAY • OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE Saturday pm - Knit and Natter Sandra Danaher Natalie Biggin Pierce Arnold Liz Woodward Emma Longstaff Tel • 01530 587242 the 4th for James Brett and King Cole. Accessories are available. Cross stitch and embroidery kits available. (Syston) (Mkt Harborough) (Blaby) (Coalville) (Leicester) spotlesslycleancarpets.co.uk FREE 50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EE With an excellent reputation of advising our clients about what is Main Street • Newton Burgoland Alpaca Park Farm, Main Street, Snarestone, Derbys DE12 7DB Find us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays Tel: 07870 380013 best for you and/or your family, your matters are safe in our hands. 10.00am - 4.00pm We are here to advise, listen and support you through the process of making a Will, Probate or assisting in the administration of an estate.

CALL 07792 974309 CONTACT US NOW ON: DEADLINE DATES FOR OUR NOVEMBER ISSUE: Public car park to rear of shop Deadline date for bookings is Weds 16th October • Deadline for copy is Fri 18th October Free parking from 3pm everyday and all day Sunday 0116 264 3430 www.josiahhincks.co.uk the voice page 6 page 7 the voice G P RENAISSANCE BOUTIQUE – COALVILLE’S BEST KEPT SECRET The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff at H Renaissance warmly welcome Brides-to-be and A G P their wedding party to browse in this beautifully Have you discovered styled boutique. Dawn and her team take the time F F F to chat through your requirements and extend the Coalville’s best kept secret? L G opportunity to view their wonderful selection of Renaissance Boutique has a wide range of The plaque was unveiled by Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet member for green plaques, Cllr Louise Richardson, as a tribute to Hugglescote- dresses and suits on offer. stunning gowns, outfits and suits for every special occasion together with a personalised born Arthur Newberry Choyce, who became known in the UK and USA for his war poetry – much of which was written during or inspired by his Renaissance caters for the Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaids, service to dress you from head to toe! service in the trenches of France and Flanders during the First World War. The plaque on the wall of Hugglescote Community Centre – formerly Flower Girls, the Groom and Groom’s party. Dawn’s expertise Hugglescote School, where Arthur was educated between 1898 and 1906 – was unveiled last week. Arthur Newberry Choyce joined the Leicestershire means that you can be confident in finding an outfit that ensures Regiment as a Second Lieutenant in the early days of the First World War. By that time, his poetry was already being published in national magazines you will stand out from the crowd. From head to toe, Dawn such as Country Life and he was appointed as the Regiment’s official war poet. Arthur was soon leading his men in the trenches of France and Flanders, provides expert advice and helps you to find the perfect outfit for where he continued to write poetry documenting the horrors of war. During one battle, he was badly injured and spent 20 hours in a shell hole your special occasion. awaiting rescue. Arthur’s first book of poetry, Crimson Stains, was published in 1917. Arthur was invited on a lecture tour of the USA, to stir up Dawn comments, “We ensure that each experience is unique American support for the war effort. A second volume of poetry, Memory Poems of War and Love, was also published around this time. to the customer. From Bridesmaid dresses, the Groom and the Groom’s party to Mother of the Bride outfits. We advise on style, Following his return to Hugglescote, Arthur became a teacher at Bridge Road School in colour and fit, to ensure that everyone is filled with confidence Coalville and later, headmaster at Snibston Primary School. He continued to write and on their special day. We can order selected styles from True Bride publish poetry. He died in 1937 at the age of 43 and was buried in Hugglescote cemetery. and Emma Bridals to ensure every requirement is met.” Brands His work is on show at The Royal Leicestershire Regiment Museum in Leicester. Arthur’s in stock include; True Bride, Emma Bridals, Veromia, Izabella, Ella great-nephew Michael Kendrick, who nominated Arthur for a Green Plaque, said: I’m Boo and Cameron Ross Men’s Formal Hire. Rainbow shoes and delighted that my greatuncle rthur has been honoured with a reen laue. e was a brave handbags can be dyed to match any outfit. man and an excellent poet and I am so proud that people have voted for him to receive this Dawn offers a FREE HAT OR FASCINATOR HIRE with matching handbag for every wedding honour. Councillor Louise Richardson, Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet member outfit chosen. A 10% reduction also applies when four or more Bridesmaid dresses are purchased. for green plaques, said: rthur Newberry Choyce was an immensely courageous man who The Groom’s suit is FREE when 5 or more suits are hired. A stunning selection of gowns and outfits for served his country with distinction touched countless people with his poetry and toured your special occasion • Weddings • Proms Renaissance have an exciting new ‘Teen’ range of Christenings • Black Tie events • Charity Balls merica but his heart always belonged in his home town of ugglescote. e was born there dresses in the boutique for girls aged 10-16 years old. educated there returned to live there after the war and is buried there. It is a fitting tribute This new range caters for the slightly older girl, who is “Incredible first experience today. The owner was incredibly that we are able to unveil a green plaue in his honour in the place he loved so much. Guests at the unveiling included members of Arthur’s family and perhaps too old for a Flower Girl dress and so ensures accommodating and friendly. She has a stunning selection representatives from the Leicestershire Regiment. Arthur’s 11-year-old great-great-nephew, Dan Arridge, shared his prize-winning school presentation a great fit. of bridesmaid dresses which can all be customised to on his great-great uncle and recited one of his war poems. order and nothing seemed too much trouble.” The boutique is now also open on Mondays and Tiffany Shaw, Renaissance Customer. M Wednesdays from 9.30am until 2.00pm and on all other days (except Sunday) from 9.30am until 4.30pm, giving Call 01530 836301 or extended hours to meet customer demand. email: [email protected] Winner of the Award Of Excellence, www.renaissance-boutique.com Boutique of the Year 2019! For details telephone: 01530 836301 12c Belvoir Road or email: [email protected] Coalville LE67 3PE www.renaissance-boutique.com Ask about our new CHRISTMAS CLUB

Painters & Decorators Interior & Exterior • Over 30 years business experience • 20,000 copies delivered every month! • No job too big or too small • Complete painting solutions • Reaching homes and businesses throughout Ibstock, • Expert decorating work Whitwick, Ashby De-La-Zouch, Market Bosworth • Quality workmanship and the surrounding areas. • We focus on customer satisfaction • Our services cover Coalville and RETRO • Affordable and effective advertising rates. the surrounding areas CLASSIC BLUE RACER CAR OAP’s 10% OFF with this advert! PEDAL CAR “HARRY” PEDAL CAR • Trusted by local residents and businesses. For a FREE, no obligation quote, call David on 07738 982 523 or 07790 925 144 • Offering not just adverts but a good read too, with regular Email: [email protected] Prices start from £86.95 features, puzzles etc. • Professionally edited and designed. DPT Gardening Services

OR FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS

• Grass Cutting • Strimming • Fencing • Staining • Hedges and Trees Trimmed Community magazines serving local people living in Ibstock, Whitwick, Ashby and the surrounding areas • Turf Laying • Laying Stone and Slate • Weeding • Weed Spraying • All types of planting • Garden Clearance. MAGAZINE ADVERTISING FROM JUST ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING WORK DONE. MELBOURNE ROAD • IBSTOCK • LEICS • LE67 6NN £23 PER MONTH PER ISSUE - AND NO VAT! PHONE NOW FOR A QUOTATION

Ibs tock & surroun ding areas

Ib stock • Elli stown Battra • He m • Ra ather venst • Swe one • pston Hugg e • New lescot ton e • Ba Burgo gwor land th • P • Don acking ingto ton • n-Le-H Snaresto eath ne TELEPHONE • (01530) 260355 www.higgott.co.uk Telephone: 01530 480291 Mobile: 07909 912277 Call us now on: 01530 267344 or email: [email protected] Or Email: [email protected]

the voice page 8 page 9 the voice CHARITY CHAMPIONS Alpaca Park Farm TEAROOM AND LICENSED RESTAURANT FFA Ellistown U14’s conquer Snowdon Open daily 10.00am until 4.00pm • Stunning log cabin Great home-made food served daily • Afternoon tea to help conquer prostrate cancer SUNDAY LUNCHES • 12 noon until 3.00pm On Sunday 1st September, FFA Ellistown U14s players, coaches and PRIVATE PARTIES • Birthdays, wedding anniversaries catered for in our fully parents took on the mammoth challenge of climbing Snowdon in aid licensed restaurant or in our beautiful yurt. of the Prostrate Cancer charity. As Snowdon is the highest mountain Alpaca Park Farm • SPECIAL EVENTS in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level and the ANIMAL PARK CHILDRENS HALF TERM CRAFT CLUB highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands, this Come and see a variety of 15th/16th/17th October • 10.30am - 3.30pm • £15.00 per child was no mean feat for the young squad! friendly animals, including Feed the animals • Make a 'take home' item • Lunch alpacas, goats, donkeys and Lead by organiser and U14’s Manager, David Griffiths, the group More crafting • Scary story and melting marshmallows. chickens. 'Winston' the pig walked up the Llanberis Path, all making the summit, before walking HALLOWEEN WEEK • 26th - 30th October • £13.00 adults • £7.00 children is looking forward to back down to a well-deserved hero’s welcome. Special Afternoon Tea for children and those of us not yet grown up. seeing you! The group has raised nearly £2500 for Prostate Cancer, with more HALLOWEEN EVENING FOR CHILDREN • 30th October • 5.00pm - 6.30pm sponsorship yet to come in. £8.00 per child • Torchlight walk around the animal park • Food available KNITTIQUIP Scary story with toasting marshmallows and toffee apples. The Community Voice Team congratulate all involved on this Come and browse round our outstanding effort! ADULT 'FRIGHT NIGHT' • 30th & 31st October 7pm • Teenagers/adults £10.00. large selection of wools and patterns. Join in our group To book call us on • 01530 271623 sessions, learn a new skill and Find us on Main Street, Snarestone DE12 7DB make friends. A warm welcome For full menu and special events see our Facebook page awaits you with advice and or visit us on www.alpacaparkfarm.com help on hand.

m a s s a g e b y a n d r e w t o a l SPORTS & Ibstock Community Choir packing them in at the Palace! N.W. LEICS FOOTBALL REMEDIAL MASSAGE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE • Sports Injuries Specialist • Ibstock Community Choir filled the Ibstock Palace South Charnwood High School • Ayurvedic & Holistic Treatments • Community Centre with an audience of approximately Every Wednesday • 5.00-6.30pm (5-8 yrs) & 6.30-8.00pm (9-14 yrs) 150, even filling the viewing balcony. We welcome boys and girls aged 5-14 for this Development Centre! • Hot Stones Hydrothermal Treatments • • Additional tuition not to conflict with club commitments What a treat the audience had as the Choir, accompanied by Alex • Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Advice • • Weekly training AND representative matches Lamb and Alexandra Gamble, took them from Saigon, to New York, Everyone is welcome to enrol & elite players will be progressed and recommended! • Sports Nutrition • and Beyond the Sea. FREE introductory taster sessions available, then just £20 per month! Opening with a joyous rendition of ‘I’d Like to teach the world to sing’ For more information: 01530 242 706 followed by Neil Diamond’s ‘Beautiful Noise’ and it was beautifully or email: [email protected] sung. www.mesports.co.uk The concert only got better with a medley from Miss Saigon sung by soloist Alexandra accompanied by Alex. Next was a tribute to Frank Sinatra which took us on a tour of New York! New York! finishing the first half of the show with ‘My Way’. brought rapturous applause from the audience. They might not have The second half, believe it or not, managed to top the first half as the gone home and ‘Danced all Night’ but I am sure many went singing ‘I Choir sang ‘The Seal Lullaby’ and then took us ‘Beyond the Sea’ to the could have danced all night’. Caribbean with Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH The Choir is now starting rehearsing for their Christmas tour, Call 07769 581691 or 01530 242706 The Choir’s pianist, Alex, has created a medley of James Bond starting on Friday 6th December at Ellistown Wesleyan Reform themes and he and Alexandra superbly took us from ‘Diamonds are Innovation House • 232 Leicester Road • Field Head Church on Whitehill Road, then the following Friday 13th December Forever’ to ‘Sky Fall’. Markfield • Leicestershire • LE67 9RG at Nailstone Parish Church and finishing off at St Deny’s Church, www.mesports.co.uk/physio What a finale, with a medley of songs from ‘My Fair Lady’ which Ibstock on Thursday 19th December. the voice page 10 page 11 the voice A POLICEMAN’S LOT (can be a happy one!) Extracts from the memoirs of a retired local Policeman: PC 374 Len Robinson Choice Day Centre Imagine the scene; about four years and I wanted to follow him in the protection Choice Day Centre is a P.C: (To someone behind the reception screen) of life and property. We provide a safe and well-established day “Aye up Sarge, there’s an idiot here who wants to take an I had sent my application to Force Headquarters and as Come and make new friendly environmnent exam to join the Police.’’ instructed in the letter which I had received in return, I now centre at St. John Centre, friends while you take presented myself at the local Police Station enquiry window. with experienced staff Sarge: “Who is he? Tell him I’m busy.’’ Forest Rd., Coalville. P.C: “He ain’t said who he is, but I think it’s that idiot The response was not exactly as I had expected. I thought I part in lots of different and volunteers who Robinson.’’ would be received with open arms and allowed to join them We provide fun and are fully DBS and in their fight against crime. I should have realised that trying activities such (Peering closely at me) “Your name is Robinson ain’t it, engaging day care for adults first-aid trained. to follow an older brother was not a good idea; especially one as bingo, crafts Arthur Robinson?’’ who was only happy when playing practical jokes. with learning disabilities. Sarge: “If it is him, tell him to b***** off!’’ and cooking. We go on regular Me: (getting very worried) “No, I’m Arthur’s brother, Leonard I later learned that ‘Sarge’ had been one of his many victims. Once things had been sorted out I was invited in and I finally visits to places and I have a letter telling me to come here to take an exam.’’ met ‘Sarge’. The exam which I was given would not have Open every Monday, WE PROVIDE such as local pubs, P.C: “What the hell for?’’ bothered a bright eight year old, but I didn’t complain! restaurants, Me: “I want to join the Police Force.’’ Tuesday & Thursday A 2-COURSE garden centres, P.C: “Sarge, it’s Robbo’s brother and he wants to join the One particular item which I clearly remember was the HOT LUNCH dictation. The only book to hand was ‘Practical Gardener’, 9.30am-3.00pm Police.’’ * boat trips and the so Sarge began to read a passage from that. He obviously EVERY DAY! Sarge: “Christ Almighty! Not another one. Just tell him Great Central Railway! wanted me to join them because every word of more than we’re full up.’’ four letters he would spell out e.g. ‘’C-A-U-L-I-F-L-O-W- P.C: “I think you better have a word Sarge.’’ E-R’’. Needless to say, I passed with flying colours and after Leicester Shire For more information and to book your passing the physical exam (I had two arms, two legs, could & Rutland This was my introduction to the Leicestershire and Rutland *Monday, Constabulary in 1953. I had just been demobbed after walk and breathe) I became Police Constable 374 of the FREE TASTER SESSION, please contact Tuesday & completing two year’s National Service in the R.A.F. Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary. * Thursday Cathryn Thomas on 01530 837354. only Regiment. My older brother had been in the Police Force for …….to be continued.

Premier Mobility Burton Premier Mobility STRUGGLING FOR STORAGE THE MOBILITY CENTRE SPACE IN YOUR HOME? Install a loft ladder and start utilising what could potentially be the largest room in the your home... SALES • SERVICING • REPAIRS 01530 261387 - 07515526959 - 07961576020 Many Mobility Aids Available STARTER PACKAGE DEAL LOFT STORAGE SOLUTIONS BRAND NEW 8mph SCOOTERS • 2 Section Aluminium Loft Ladder At Loft Storage Solutions we respect our customers, that’s STARTING FROM £1650.00 why our friendly, local,family run business listens to our • Pendant Light & Switch clients needs without pushy sales techniques and gimmicks. We cut the jargon and explain clearly and precisely what 50sqft Moisture Resistant Flooring • can be achieved and always work with customers in a professional & respectful manner. ANCE CLEAR FROM ONLY EASON TORE • Loft Ladders • Loft Staircases • Loft Hatches • Loft Boarding D OF S EN TIONS IN S • Roof Windows • Top-Up Insulation • Rafter Insulation LARGE REDUC £280 • Lighting & Sockets • Complete Storage Rooms all in which includes FREE fitting in less than a day! For information on our latest package deals visit us at...

BURTON INDOOR MARKET • Tel • 01283 547726 From ladder installations to a complete www.LeicesterLoftStorage.com Burton Upon Trent DE14 1HA • [email protected] loft transformation including... www.burtonpremiermobility.com Stairs, Flooring, Electrics, Windows, Alternatively contact us to discuss your requirements and let Insulation & Plaster Finish. us tailor make a package to suit your needs & budget. the voice page 12 page 13 the voice Heathlands

9 Swepstone Road, Heather LE67 2RE FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST? Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking. MASSIVE SAVINGS (Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!) AT Heathlands ACROSS DOWN What’s the WORD? 1. Fate (7) 1. Fiasco (7) HIGH SPECIFICATION GREAT DEALS AVAILABLE BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS OPEN-PLAN LIVING Solve the clues and spot the common theme or word... 5. Animal with two feet (5) 2. Meaning (5) 1) A clothing brand with 46 stores across the UK, founded in 1976 by 8. Musical instrument (5) 3. Metallic element (4) Lucille and Richard Lewin. 9. Aerial (7) 4. Annually (6) Heathlands is an appealing collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes situated in the 10. Professional cook (4) 5. Treachery (8) 2) The colloquial name for an 1871 painting entitled ‘Arrangement in desirable village location of Heather. All of our homes are built to a high-quality specification and include 11. Delight (8) 6. Flightless bird (7) Grey and Black No.1’, featured in a ‘Mr Bean’ film. generously sized living spaces to accommodate everyday living. 13. Mass leaving (6) 7. Curtain (5) 3) A 1961 British crime film starring Hayley Mills, who was nominated for 15. Transparent gem (6) 12. On time (8) With over 50% of homes now sold, don’t miss out on the chance of moving to this the BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. 18. Entertainer (8) 14. See (7) high in demand development. 4) Advice on what to do, given to Pinocchio, by a singing cricket, 19. Cab (4) 16. Spear with three prongs (7) regarding times ‘When you get in trouble and you don’t know right 22. Planet nearest to the sun (7) 17. Attorney (6) Prices start from £258,000 from wrong’. 23. Similar (5) 18. Ape (5) 5) Musical cockney rhyming slang for a Gentleman’s ‘Sunday best’. 24. Fishing basket (5) 20. Nimble (5) 25. Ruminate (7) 21. Young whale (4)

The Laurel – Plots 5 and 6

The Laurel is a spacious 4 bedroom detached ASHBY MARKET KEYS OPEN IN home and is sure to appeal to a ASHBY MARKET variety of purchasers. What’s more, for a limited time only we’re Your local Pest giving you the opportunity to move into a Control Service home that benefits from Dealing with all areas of Tel: 07901 380412 £8,000 worth of extras. pest management including Wasps, Bees, Rodents, This spacious property also features… Pigeons and more.. From JUST £3.00 • Open-plan kitchen, dining and family room CAR KEY CUTTING NOW AVAILABLE • Elegant French doors to rear garden Call for free advice and quote. • En suite to bedroom 1 • Quality Roca sanitaryware Call us now on 07833 567 300 A loving & caring alternative to kennels • PLUS, MUCH MORE Fully insured and members of BPCA Are you a dog lover with time on your hands? WAS £285,000 Have you a dog shaped hole in your life? www.bordercontrol.co.uk We offer all the fun of dog ownership NOW £275,000 without the full time commitment. Daily allowance paid.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT

Sales Centre open Friday to Monday 10.30am - 5.00pm Call: 01530 587 160 ourcommunityvoice.co.uk www.petstay.net • [email protected] Thursday 10.30am - 7.30pm www.bellway.co.uk About Us • News & Events • Back Issues • Trade Directory 07825 325583 Online advertising • Testimonials • Twitter • Facebook Leicestershire & Rutland Branch Images are indicative only, specification on site may differ. Prices correct at time of press. covering all LE postcodes

the voice page 14 page 15 the voice It’s panto time to ‘Spill the Beans’! The Palace Players have ‘shelled-out’ on a new pair of Dame’s bloomers and have started ‘leafing’ through the script for their next pantomime at Ibstock Palace, so we won’t ‘string’ you along any longer! It’s time to ‘spill the beans’ about this 2 hour ‘beanfeast’ of traditional family fun! If you still haven’t guessed yet, after all of those giant-sized clues, The Palace Panto for Feb 2020 is the tale of Jack and his amazing magic beanstalk! Tickets are now on sale for this banquet of crazy characters, terrible jokes, singing, dancing and general mayhem! Anyone purchasing High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6L6LH.H. Tel.Tel. 01530 262400 tickets during the limited period between October and SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.ukwww.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILSDETAILS Christmas will get them at the special offer price of just £5.00 FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: each! (These special offer tickets MUST be paid for and collected by December 25th and would make great Christmas ‘stocking- TICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any MONDAY event, please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. ‘Wild Rumpus Dance Class’ – 10am–10.45am – Fun, engaging sessions for fillers!’). After that, the ticket price will revert to the usual price of children from walking to 4 yrs, using propos, music and themes! Contact Anna on Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to 07842 896432 for further details. £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for under 16’s. Tickets are available from availability) or reserved on the telephone. Tickets can ‘Zumba Gold’ – 11.15am–12 noon. Low impact dance fitness class. £4 per session, The Palace on 01530 262400 or Ibstock Business Centre on 01530 also be purchased at our regular Saturday Community 1st session £2. Contact Michelle on 07740 336332 for further details. 267300. The Panto performances will take place on Saturday 1st Mornings. Please check with ticket outlet to avoid Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst disappointment. improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle February (2.30pm and 7.30pm) and Sunday, 2nd February (2.30pm) on 07887 678367. Friday 4th October and Saturday 5th October – THE and Friday, 7th February (7.30pm) and Saturday, 8th February PALACE PLAYERS present an evening of contrasting TUESDAY (2.30pm and 7.30pm). So, get your tickets now and don’t miss Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 noon. Contact Richard Page on 01530 812201 ‘one-act’ plays. To Have and To Hold’ is a family drama by out on this ‘Golden Egg’ of an offer! Lorraine Forrest-Turner and ‘Shepherd’s Pie’, a quirky comedy by or 07792 840948, email: [email protected] for further details. Yoga Class – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on 07776 Mabel Constanduros and Howard Agg. The evening’s entertainment If that wasn’t enough, The Community Voice is giving away 2 adult begins at 7.30pm. Doors and bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: £5.00. 304766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay. Available in advance from The Palace or Ibstock Business Centre on Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684. tickets, plus 2 children’s tickets for the first correct answer, drawn Tel: 01530 267300 or pay on the door. WEDNESDAY out of Jack’s hat, to this riddle. Saturday 12th October - PALACE SOCIAL DANCE A very 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements What do you call a bean that is past its sell-by date? popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Great atmosphere! providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678367. Doors/bar open at 7.00pm; dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: ‘OneFitMama’ – 11.00am-12 noon. Exercise for mums from pregnancy to Answers please to The Community Voice Office, 57 High Street, £5.00. preschool, starting Wednesday 9th January. Contact the Palace for further information. Ibstock LE67 6LH or telephone 01530 267344 before 1st December. Friday 18th October - FILM NIGHT - ‘ROCKET MAN’ (R). NEW: ‘Mega Strikers’ – 14.45pm – 5.45pm – for children 3-6 yrs old – providing boys and girls with a safe and fun environment to improve on their ball control, The Community Voice are delighted to be sponsors of this great Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates confidence and co-ordination. FREE taster session followed by 4 week block booking with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic for only £20. Tel. Ben on 07761 006909 for more details. community effort. figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical ‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by contacting story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970’s and his fantastical Rose on 07562 331041 or email: [email protected] transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar. Doors/ Palace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on 01530 262400 for more details. Sunday 20th October – The Fabulous Fertility Fundraiser presents – ‘The Fabulous 50’s Fertility Fun Day’ – raising THURSDAY money for Fertility Network UK – supporting those with NEW: Menohealth – 11.15am – 12.15pm – We empower women to take control of menopause. Come along to a friendly MenoClass for expert advice, support and infertility, come and join this fun day filled with stalls, fabulous raffle, live fabulous routines. Contact Wendy on 07740 895148 for more details. music and DJ, the Rock ’n’ Roll Cafe, Monroe Beauty Bar and so much Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Contact Sue more. Event runs from 11am til 4pm. Contact the Palace for more details. Townsend on 01530 834 239. Friday 25th October - MONTHLY BINGO – PALACE ‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8.00pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 ‘HALLOWEEN’ BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open or email [email protected] at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone FRIDAY welcome. Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on 07714 215216. Saturday 26th October - Our ‘HALLOWEEN’ themed ‘Stretch and Strengthen’ class – 11.45am til 12.45pm. Gentle seated exercise for increasing flexibility, strength and balance. £3 per session. Contact the Community Morning 10am – 12 noon. Our usual community Palace on 01530 262400 for further details. morning but with a SPOOKY twist – bring your little horrors along and Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap they can make their own ‘MONSTROUS MASKS’ to take home with 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School them or help paint our ‘SCARY SKELETONS’ to decorate the Palace Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) 01455 636514, 07949 121442 or for tonight’s ‘SCARY SKITTLES NIGHT’. Special ‘GHOULISH’ [email protected] GOODY BAGS for all the children taking part. Also a variety of market MONTHLY BINGO – Last Friday in the month. stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. SATURDAY Light refreshments available. Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Our community COMING SOON: mornings take place every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Sunday 10th November - INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE - Open Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357005 for more your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally details. (Also 24th Nov, 12th Jan, 16th Feb, 15th March). produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available.

The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, WEIGH HEY! A new zero waste pop up shop comes to Ibstock! full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous Fed up of single use plastic waste, Karen, a mum of 2 from Ibstock has started a new small business offering an eco-friendly way to types of events. shop! Customers are able to come along with their own containers and fill them with various household products, they simply weigh and pay for what they need. Items include washing up liquid, hand soap and bathroom cleaner. Lots of other products are also available SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS and pride themselves in all being Earth, skin and animal friendly and most importantly plastic free! The pop-up shops have been a great hit within Ibstock at the Palace Community Mornings and hundreds of plastics have already been Contact The Palace on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirements saved from landfill. Weigh Hey! believes that eco-Friendly living should be easily available and affordable and in being so will help lots High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH more individuals try to make small changes which hopefully, together will make a huge difference to our planet. For more information on future events and locations please follow Weigh.hey on social media or you can email [email protected] the voice page 16 page 17 the voice

We’re now on Facebook The surgery now has a Facebook page. Find it quickly by typing in @ibstockdocs to Google or Ibstock & Barlestone Surgeries in Facebook and it will take you For all your Building and straight to our page. Please like us and follow us so that you get all our Landscaping requirements notifications. We’ll be posting surgery news, health including messages and more so please use it to keep up to date with what’s happening. Extensions • Alterations • Newbuild Roofing• Patios • Driveways Flu clinics CITB Qualified Tradesman Don’t forget our flu clinics which are now in full swing. If you’re eligible please book with reception and protect yourself against this really nasty illness. The flu vaccination can’t give you flu, it just gives you protection against this year’s versions of the flu. Saying goodbye This month we say goodbye to nurse Lynn who is retiring after 32 years as a nurse. She’ll still be working doing her acupuncture sessions so some of you may still see her around the village. All the best Lynn, we’ll miss you.

Gracie Jaynes Home & Gift Ibstock & Call Simon on 07789 195251 Ibstock Town Cricket & Social Club

Located in the village of Ibstock, Leicestershire, Gracie Jaynes offer a wide range Coronation Ground Barlestone or 01530 262982 Melbourne Road, Ibstock of beautiful home decor, garden accessories, gifts, jewellery and accessories. Leicestershire LE67 6NN We have ample free car parking and are open 6 days a week, with special events Email: [email protected] Telephone - 07505 143985 Surgeries & extended opening hours throughout the year. Web - www.ibstocktowncc.co.uk Traditional Values, Modern Healthcare Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for our latest stock updates. Brooks Construction 22 Holyoake Drive, Heather CUT OUT AND KEEP TRADE DIRECTORY Get yourself noticed Heather St Johns FC The Community Voice offers a design and print service based in the heart of Ibstock utilising over Venue Hire 30 years of experience within the commercial Tel: Mick on 07831 511552 or Karen on 07824 777547 printing and graphics industry. Find us on Station Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6JJ We can provide initial concepts through to Jonathan James Massey (inside Jeff Fowkes Wheels) the final product with professional advice and Gardener, Painter & Decorator, General Handyman Tel: 01530 262972 or 07581107402 Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm Saturday. personal service every step of the way. To find out more, or to discuss your needs simply www.graciejaynes.com Jar Electrical call us on: 01530 267344 Electrical Contractors or email: [email protected] PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS Tel: 01530 263499 or 07702 325904 Alternatively, just pop in to see us at 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leicester LE67 6LH Lakeside Wills and Financial Services Ltd VIRUS REMOVAL 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH & DATA RECOVERY Tel: 01530 814689 or 07826 097079 SMART PHONE The Post House Bed & Breakfast Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, 118-120 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LJ 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, or & IPAD REPAIRS Tel: 01530 261610 home visits at a time to suit your needs QUALITY DESIGN, PRINT & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 07815 810691 Robert J Dutton Ltd Plumbing & Heating Services What we do: 01530 231 971 2 Springfield Road, Shepshed LE12 9QP. Tel: 01509 502402 • Wills - Your Wants and Wishes • Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions? FOOTBALL RESULTS [email protected] Decor Kitchens & Bathrooms • Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation Showroom in Hugglescote SENIOR LEAGUE PREMIER DIV. • Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of FREE COLLECTION! For inspiration look at our gallery on line Saturday 14th September www.decor1988.co.uk Contact Sue Stanyard Ellistown 5 Hathern 0 Tel: 01530 832375 e: [email protected] • w: lakesidewills.co.uk Best performance of the season. Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079 DS Allen Plastics Saturday 21st September uPVC Specialist. Windows, Doors, Soffits & Fascias & more Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. FC GNG 1 Ellistown 1 Registered in England 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, www.cfscomputers.co.uk Tel: 077133 47598 or 01530 813002 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE Town throw away the win. the voice page 18 page 19 Advertise here  from just £5 per month! Top Tips for preparing The colder months are Improve your home, save energy & creeping in on us and it your home for winter will soon be time to dig out the gloves, scarves enhance the look of your property. and hats. If your existing windows are over 15 years old, But how can you prepare they are probably now inefficient. your home for winter? In this article we will cover some of our top tips to get your home winter ready, including; Give your radiators some TLC • Give your gutters a clear-out • Check the roof • Wrapping up • Leaving the cold at the door • Keeping the boiler ticking over • Block up that unused chimney • Upgrade your windows • In your garden Some of these tips may be quite easy to do whereas others could be a little bit more of a hassle, but once done, you may notice a difference! Let’s take a look at some of our top tips.

Bleed your radiators • Bleeding a radiator can seem like a daunting task. But it’s really easy and will help keep your home warm this winter. If your radiators are cold at the top and hot at the bottom, that means they need bleeding. To do this, turn off your heating and get a cloth and a bleed key ready. At the top of your radiator, turn the valve anti-clockwise until you hear a hiss (don’t worry, it’s only air). Hold a rag below to catch any water that drips. Once water starts to flow, tighten the valve up and you’re done. By setting your heating on low during the day, either manually or Windows - All Colours Bi-fold Doors on a timer, your house will stay warm enough to prevent frozen pipes becoming an issue. An hour in the morning and an hour in the evening will be enough. This is especially important if you are planning to go away during the winter months.

We do full Give your gutters a clear-out • Soon the leaves are going to start falling and although it is not a nice job, it is important to make sure your guttering is clear of sticks and leaves. Once you’re up the ladder, make sure the pipes can carry water away from your home. This prevents damp planning, building from getting into your walls which can cause damage. Also check for rot, warping and flaking if your gutters are old; it may be time to replace them regulations and with new uPVC gutters and drainpipes which will also improve the look of your home for many years to come, plus they are low maintenance too. installation on Check the roof • While you are up the ladder, check for cracked or missing tiles as these will let rain in, causing damp and even rot. If you aren’t keen to get up high on a ladder, it may be worth getting a professional in to inspect your roof for you. If your conservatory has a polycarbonate roof, Conservatories it most likely becomes a cold, unused space in the winter. There are many benefits to changing the roof of your conservatory to a warmer one. A and Extensions tiled roof is very energy efficient and they are proven to reduce heating bills. And whatever the season, a tiled replacement conservatory roof will have you and your family enjoying this space with a comfortable temperature all year round. By ordering one now, Progress Windows can have it installed before the cold sets in. Doors - PVC & Composite Wrapping up • Other than checking your loft insulation is up to standard, you can also keep your pipes cosy by wrapping then with lagging, stopping them from freezing and avoiding blockages and burst pipes. (Garages and where pipes are outside are the main problem areas). Know where your stopcock is just in case of flooding.

Leaving the cold at the door • If you are feeling the chill from draughts in your home, a good place to start checking where they are coming from is gaps under your doors, around your letterbox and the edges of window frames. Autumn is a popular time for homeowners to replace their old doors with new energy efficient composite ones. Not only is there a wide range of styles and colours (giving your home a delightful new look in winter), but by having a Progress composite door installed in your home, you will reduce the amount of energy you use which means lower energy bills. At the end of October our clocks move back an hour giving us less daylight hours. Protecting your family & home is always important and in the dark, the added security of a Yale lock will always bring that extra peace of mind. All of our door & window components are designed & tested to the highest BSI security criteria.

Keeping that boiler ticking over • During the winter months, it is always a good idea to heat your home for at least an hour every day, PVC Gates & Fencing Fascias & Guttering even if you are away. This will keep things running smoothly – if you don’t know how to set your timer and don’t have the manual, you will always be able to find instructions online. While you are checking your boiler, make sure the pressure is around 1 bar (the pressure gauge will be on the front, or underneath your boiler where the pipes are). If it is too high or low, get an engineer in for a service. • All building regulations and planning taken care of • 10 year (IBG) insurance backed guarantee Block up that unused chimney • An open chimney will suck up much of the heating from a room. While you can buy rubber chimney balloons to stop this happening, an easy effective way to stop your heat escaping is to simply use an old pillow. Just remember to remove it if you do • Long established company & Which? Trusted Trader decide to light a fire! • No high pressure selling, check out all our reviews online Upgrade your windows • If you haven’t already, installing double glazed windows will significantly affect the temperature of your home and • Excellent after sales service reduce heating bills. Progress Windows are able to offer the highest energy efficient rating A+14 window, exceeding industry standards and with no energy loss whatsoever. A window from Progress Windows will keep the warmth in and be draught free.

In your garden • If you have any large trees in your garden, it is important that they are well trimmed before the frost sets in. Winter Tel • 01530 812299 or 01455 632731 temperatures bring the risk of trees freezing, resulting in broken branches, and possibly damaging your home or vehicles. Always keep pathways & drains clear from leaves and debris. Not only are these a potential slip hazard, but they can cause blockages in your drains, resulting in flooding on Email • [email protected] paths which can be a big problem when freezing weather sets in. www.progresswindows.com Learn how Progress Windows can help get your home winter ready • Call us now for a free, no obligation design & quote. the voice page 20 page 21 the voice

Roberts Travel Group 2020 Holidays... Get your brochure now! Brookside 15th March 2020 will be a special day for us as it is 15 years since we set off on our very first Roberts GarageVVVV Holiday TO THE SEASIDE. VVV VVVVVV Since that day, we have been on a mission to bring you enjoyable VVVVV holidays, offering choice, comfort, care and excellent standards VV VICING every time you decide to make a booking with us. Over the years CAR SER BERS O.T • ABSOR our ethos has remained unchanged and you, the customers, have • M. OCK ONING KES & SH CONDITI always been at the heart of everything we do. There is no greater • BRA • AIR AUSTS satisfaction than hearing that a trip has gone extremely well and R EXH AIRS ING • CA CAR REP ALANC seeing happy smiling passengers as we welcome you back to our IES • HEEL B • BATTER T & W Travel Centre. The Holiday Team work exceptionally hard to make ALIGNMEN sure that we deliver what we have sold and that we meet and exceed • WHEEL SUMMER DRIED LOGS RES VV your expectations. CAR TY VVV IN MEASURED LOADS • VVVVV Destinations for holidays have varied considerably over the years as VVV ALL CUT FROM THINNING TREES still plenty of Coach Holidays to choose from but we are encouraged VVV Brookside resorts “fall in and out” of fashion and we now include many more VVV Garage IN THE NATIONAL FOREST to see that our rail and cruise market has seen a real surge in numbers V D OA themed breaks, focusing on railway journeys, afternoon cruises and NG R over the last couple of years. Units 5&6 Brookside SPRI the ever-popular cream teas. We have found you particularly enjoy Industrial Estate trips to a specific county or part of Britain that really explore all that Please relax, pour yourself a cup of tea (or something stronger!) and IBSTOCK LE67 6LR PRETORIA ROAD the area has to offer. These types of holidays sit nicely alongside our enjoy reading through our brochures and choosing your holidays for READY TO ORDER? traditional seaside breaks which tend to have a more resort – based 2020. There is a treasure trove of wonderful experiences and we theme. Over the last couple of years, our short breaks have proved a will be delighted to chat through any of the destinations or itineraries Phone for a competitive quote Phone: 07855 438 483 real hit with our customers seeking a 1 night or a 2 night stay. with you. Email: [email protected] Our European Programme has been expanded to include travel by If you have not received your copy please contact us on 01530 01530 261498 Air and Rail in addition to both River and Ocean Cruising. There are 816425 or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk

OUT NOW! CALL FOR YOUR COPY OUTOUT NOW!NOW!OUT NOW! CALLCALL CALL FORFOR FOR YOURYOUR YOUR COPYCOPY COPY Robert J Dutton MITCH SHAW Your local Plumbers, Heating and Drainage Engineers GENERAL BUILDER 2020 UK Holiday Collection DOOR DOOR TO DOOR TO DOOR 2020 UK Holiday Collection 2020 UK Holiday Collection SERVICE All building work undertaken Our 2020 Collection includes SERVICEDOOR INCLUDED INCLUDED Oura comprehensive 2020 Collection selection includes a Over 100 TO DOOR 2020 UK Holiday Collection 2020SERVICE UK Boiler Service EXTENSIONS Our 2020 Collection includes a Over 100 INCLUDED 2020 UK DOOR comprehensiveof holidays and selectionshort of holidays and Quality Holiday Collection TO DOOR from £60 Based at the clinic in Coalville, Lisa DOORSERVICE ALTERATIONS comprehensiveOur 2020 Collection selection includesshort of breaks holidays a showcasing and the veryQualityOver best 100of Holiday2020 Collection UK 2020 European TO DOORINCLUDED Holidays SERVICE inc. VAT has 16 years experience, giving you breaks showcasing the DOOR Holiday CollectionINCLUDED shortcomprehensive breaks showcasing selectionBritain the of with veryholidays a wonderfulbest andof rangeHolidays ofQuality Holiday Collection 2020 European TO DOOR PLASTERING the best care and advice in all nail very best of Britain with SERVICE Holiday Collection destinations, events and attractions. INCLUDED and foot ailments including; Britainshort breakswith a wonderfulshowcasinga rangewonderful the veryof range best of of Holidays 2020 European FREE ESTIMATES Holiday Collection destinations,Britain with aevents wonderful anddestinations, attractions.range of events and Tel: 01530 260169 Nails cut & filed destinations, events and2020attractions. attractions. European 2020 Holiday Collection or 07969 353284 Ingrowing toenails Hard skin removal Our European Collection features Ocean and River Cruises, Corns removed 2020 European EuropeanHoliday HolidayCollection Collection ➤ Boiler installation, service & repairs Gas & LPG escorted holidays by Air and Rail and, of course, by Coach. Thickened nails 2020 EuropeanOur Holiday European Collection Collection features Ocean and ➤ Central heating systems Our European Collection features Ocean and River Cruises, eliable ffordable ocal River Cruises, escorted holidays by Air and ➤ Plumbing for new builds & renovations Infections/fungal escortedOur European holidays Collection by AirRail and and,features Rail of course, and, Ocean of by course, Coach. and River by Coach. Cruises, ➤ All drainage jobs undertaken onathan ames assey Verrucae Coastal | Countryside | City | Short Breaks | Festive ➤ Gas fire installations & inspections escorted holidays by AirLAUNCH and Rail and, of course, by Coach. ardener Pre-holiday foot care inc. nail paint FREE Ocean Cruise | River Cruise | Rail | Coach | Air ➤ Complete bathroom & kitchen installations undertaken NEW ainter ecorator Lisa is fully qualified and insured with the SMAE Institute DAY ➤ Free, no obligation quotations at Maidenhead. A member of both The College & British HOME eneral andyman 3rd August DESTINATIONS Association of Foot Health Professionals. MCFHP MAFHP. Coastal | Countryside | City | Short Breaks | Festive LAUNCH Roberts Travel PICK UP Contact us about our el 010 7 Centre FREE Coastal | Countryside | City | Short Breaks | Festive Ocean Cruise | River Cruise | Rail | Coach | Air 078110740 Call Lisa on: 07956 816381 LAUNCH NEW DAY TRIPS over 150 available All major credit cards accepted Established 1965 DAY Ocean Cruise | River Cruise | Rail | Coach | Air www.completefootcare.org HOMEFREE 3rdDAY August DESTINATIONSNEW www.robertjdutton.co.uk Roberts Travel Special Launch HOME Contact us about our 3rd August DESTINATIONS £15.00PICK UP per person off a Holiday of 4 days or more Tel: 01509 502402 RobertsCentre Travel Offer for 2019 NewPICK Bookings UP only - BookingsContact must be madeus about by 17th our August 2019 Centre Holidays DAY TRIPS over 150 available Applicable on holidays departing betweenDAY the 1stTRIPS October 2019 over & 30th November 150 2019 available

1 1297 When responding to an advert, Did you know that the Community Voice can distribute your marketing leaflets? Special Launch £15.00 per person off a Holiday of 4 days or moreABTA Number P6893 Special Launch Contact us now to get your brochure(s) or to book please mention you saw it in From just £39 per thousand you can reach over 20,000 households. Offer for 2019 New£15.00 Bookings per only person - Bookings off musta Holiday be made of by 4 17th days August or more 2019 Offer for 2019TRAVEL GROUP 01530 816425 or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk ABTA Number Y6278 ‘The Community Voice’ For more details call 01530 267344 or email [email protected] Holidays ApplicableNew Bookings on holidays departing only between- Bookings the 1st October must 2019 be & 30thmade November by 17th2019 August 2019

Holidays Applicable on holidays departing between the 1st October 2019 & 30th November 2019 11297 the voice page 22 page 23 the voice

1 1297 Contact us now to get your brochure(s) or to book ABTA Number P6893 Contact us now to get your brochure(s) or to book ABTA Number P6893 TRAVEL GROUP 01530 816425 or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk ABTA Number Y6278 TRAVEL GROUP 01530 816425 or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk ABTA Number Y6278 What can we do to reduce the risk of back pain? With over 150 million working days lost • Regularly review your desk set-up. Your IBSTOCK MAN ON PANORAMA each year in the UK due to back pain and screen should be directly in front of you and Although this article is about an event at Whitwick, it does have an Ibstock connection. 15 million people visiting their GP each at the right height so you can maintain a good The society were given copies of these two photographs and after some research we year complaining of back pain, what can posture. Reams of paper or old magazines discovered what they were all about. we do to help ourselves? are excellent to put under your monitor to At least 31% of computer workers experience raise it to the right height. The archive of the British Universities Film and Video Council states coal evened out it meant the tubs could hold more. This raised the that the photographs are stills from a filming for a BBC Panorama colliery output by 7 and half % taking it into the 50 hundredweight back pain each year and people who drive more • If you work from home make sure you have than 25,000 miles per year are at even higher a proper desk and office chair and remember programme recorded 13th August 1955. The programme was per man per shift. risk, averaging 22 days off work per year with that laptops should not be used flat on a entitled ‘Tub Shaker Story’. A vibrating platform was installed at the The Ibstock Connection: The photos were shared with the back pain compared with low mileage drivers desk – look for a laptop stand and separate Healing Hands loading point and the vibrator shook the tubs as they were loaded society by the family of Gordon Chamberlain from Ibstock. He is who average just 3 days off. Poor posture is a keyboard or plug it into a monitor. causing the coal to settle down whilst filling was taking place. As the the gentleman, in both photos, wearing the cap at the side of the major contributory factor but smoking, poor • Stand up regularly – this relieves the pressure tub. No doubt the filming caused much excitement although Mr. physical fitness, weak trunk muscles, low job on the discs in your back and improves Chamberlain’s family cannot remember much about the interview satisfaction, personal problems, depressive your circulation which brings oxygen and or the filming so although we have a copy of the photos and know symptoms and previous back pain all increase nutrients to the joints, muscle and ligaments. what they represent we do not have many details about it. Perhaps your risk. I recommend the Yoga pose ‘Greeting the you can help? So, as well as being yet another reason to give sun’. Does anyone remember the filming incident? Why did Panorama up smoking, the following advice will help you • Walk over to speak to your colleague instead Room 7 bstoc siness entre come to Whitwick Colliery? Was this the first colliery to use a cut down your risk of back pain:- 57 Hih treet bstoc of sending yet another email – this is good for vibrating platform? • Watch your posture! It’s easy to slouch at your Monri rom 9.00am ntil 5.00pm your back and research has shown that mini an arside NMM NM What about the programme itself? Do you remember seeing it? The desk but this puts pressure on the discs and breaks like this actually improve productivity! aliied Remedial and ports Massae herapist ligaments in your back. Try to sit up tall from y appointment only: interviewer looks very familiar; does anyone know who he is? The your bottom with a shallow curve in your low • Drink plenty of water during the day. Tel 010 1 or 00 1100 film was part of a series of three. The others were entitled ‘Pit Ponies back. Relax your shoulders, lengthen your Consider drinking herbal tea or decaffeinated and Mine Machinery at the Nottingham Royal Show’ and ‘Yugoslav neck and relax back to stop neck strain and tea or coffee. Once you feel thirsty you are • Make time for sport or activity in the Dancers and Musicians Entertain Yorkshire Miners’. All three reports headaches. Invest in a good cushion to take already dehydrated and this affects your evenings. The last thing your back wants to can be found at bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen. pressure off the lower spine. muscles, ligaments and discs. do after sitting all day is to slouch on the sofa • Never balance your phone between your • Go out for a walk at lunchtime. This will help all evening! shoulder and your ear. This compresses the your circulation, burn calories and improve • After a workout treat yourself to a relaxing IBSTOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY IBSTOCK neck joints and tenses the muscles. If you use your fitness. Encourage a colleague to go with hot bath allowing the muscles to relax before HISTORICAL SOCIETY the phone regularly, ask for a headset. you – it’s much more fun with two! slipping into bed for a good night’s sleep. CALENDAR 2020 IBSTOCKHISTORICAL SOCIETY Available at The Palace on Saturdays 19th and 26th October AND 9th and 16th November. Cost £5.00 each (with post and packing £2.00 extra). Contact Paula on [email protected] or Pauline on [email protected] TRANSPORT • 2020 CALENDAR www.ibstocklives.wix.com/home

Volunteers needed! DIARY DATES Hospice Hope runs a Day Centre ‘Hope House’ ST DENYS CHURCH IBSTOCK & ST JOHN’S HEATHER (based in Griffydam) and four weekly drop in NEWS FROM... groups for people with life limiting conditions and Weekly Sunday Services: their carers in North West Leicestershire. Heather 9.45am • Ibstock 11.00am First Sunday – 6th October As the numbers accessing our free 9.00am Holy Communion - Ibstock services grow, we are in need of 10.30am Harvest Festival (both churches) BARDON more volunteers (drivers and group supporters) to help us. Every Monday 10am-11.30am (term-time) ‘Little Fishes’ Mums & toddler group in St Denys Church Can you spare a couple of hours once Wed 9th October 2pm-4pm PARK CHAPEL a week, fortnight or month? Chat n Craft in St Denys Church Sat 12th October 10am - 12noon WORSHIP SERVICE: Come and worship the Lord with Please contact us to find out more: QUALITY KITCHENS, BATHROOMS Children Society Coffee Morning in St Denys Church us on the first Sunday in every month at 10.00am. AND BEDROOMS 07935 800 658 Sat 19th October 10am - 12noon Our gatherings are fairly informal. DESIGNED, SUPPLIED AND FITTED [email protected] St Denys cake stall at The Palace, Ibstock THURSDAY ART CLASS: Between 7pm and 9.00pm. www.hospicehope.org.uk All our installations are carried out by our own expert Fri 25th October 3.30pm - 5.30pm including plastering and tiling Messy Church at St Denys Infant School Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, Bardon, Coalville PHONE 01530 264 399 FAX 01530 264 399 Sat 26th October 10am - 12noon Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps LE67 1TD. There is a large car park at the back. Support for anyone affected by a life limiting E-MAIL [email protected] Fundraising Coffee Morning in St Denys Church condition in North West Leicestershire For more details on any of the above please contact: 07935 800 658 | [email protected] | www.hospicehope.org.uk Call us to make an appointment www.ibstockstdenys.weebly.com CIO Number: 1169561 - Registered Charity Address: 23 Ashby Road, Ravenstone, Leicestershire LE67 2AA Ibstock Kitchens, 67 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6HN www.stjohnthebaptistchurchheather.weebly.com Richard Norburn on Tel: 01530 242526 the voice page 24 page 25 the voice S DO YOU HAVE AN IRRITABLE BOWEL? E HAND IN SAF FROM By Hollie Jordan, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist We Buy and Sell New & Refurbished HOME Mobile Phones PLUS We Repair all Brands YOUR £ * Do you suffer with IBS (Irritable Bowel • Keep a diary of what you eat and any improve IBS symptoms. •Unlocking •Screen Replacement 99 •Charging Port •Water Damaged Repair Syndrome)? What is it? What Causes it? symptoms you get – try to avoid things that HOME The study assessed the efficacy of hypnotherapy •Software Installation/Upgrades NEW Is there a cure? trigger your IBS •ipads & Tablets AILABLE in IBS. It is the largest study to date to look YALTY CARDS AV • Try to find ways to relax LO INSTALLATIONS ALARM into this issue. The researchers worked with What is IBS? • Get plenty of exercise WE ALSO SELL ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ETC. The option to control your alarm from your 354 participants (150 of which were aged SYSTEM According to the NHS IBS is a common • Try probiotics for a month to see if they help aR Mobiles & Technology•Tel•07438 801641 mobile devices. 18–65 with IBS who had individual 45-minute condition that affects the digestive system. Email•[email protected] With prices starting from £469* installed how DON’T: hypnotherapy sessions twice per week for 6 SERVICE Symptoms may include stomach cramps, 74b Market Street•Ashby-de-la-Zouch•Leicestershire LE65 1AN can you say no? • Do not delay or skip meals weeks). The remaining participants tried group bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These FROM 12 months service contracts • Do not eat too quickly hypnotherapy sessions and an education based start from just £99* and this symptoms may come and go, and can last for FULLY * • Do not eat lots of fatty, spicy or processed programme to help manage symptoms. £ includes a new external bell days, weeks or months at a time. It is also INSTALLED foods 469 box, system health check, cover seen as a lifelong problem that can be very The scientists found that the people with IBS who • Do not eat more than 3 portions of fresh 24/7 365 days a year & repairs, frustrating to live with and have an impact on a had participated in hypnotherapy – whether fruit a day (a portion is 80g) parts & labour (terms & sufferer’s everyday life. individual or group-based – experienced • Do not drink more than 3 cups of tea or Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd conditions apply) the most satisfactory degree of symptom SYSTEM coffee a day Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd Laser Alignment What causes it? relief, compared with the participants in the • Do not drink lots of alcohol or fizzy drinks only settle for top of the It is currently unknown what causes IBS but other group. Participants who underwent Alloy Wheels UPGRADES Always remember to see your GP for advice on range equipment and it has been linked to certain foods passing hypnotherapy were still enjoying the benefits standards. Our equipment Accessories We offer competitive rates for upgrades through the gut too quickly or too slowly, how to manage and control your symptoms or nine months after the treatment. includes a 4 Wheel 3-D of current security systems with prices Suspension oversensitive nerves in the gut and stress. if you feel that your symptoms are worsening. Laser Aligner and top starting from £185* “We do not know exactly how gut-directed Your GP may give you certain medication, of the range Hoffman Servicing FROM Is there a cure? hypnotherapy works,” says lead researcher balancers. * refer you to a dietician or for psychological Exhausts £ According to the NHS there is no cure but therapies for IBS. Dr. Carla Flik, “but it may change patients’ We have been in business 185 mindset and internal coping mechanisms, for over 30 years and this Brakes medicines and changes in diet and lifestyle can Can Hypnotherapy help with IBS? help control the symptoms. enabling them to increase their control over knowledge sets us aside Tyres Yes! Particularly if your symptoms are stress autonomic body processes, such as how they from many others. Call us on General tips to help relieve related. Often IBS can be a symptom of anxiety. process pain and modulate gut activity.” We can cater for most symptoms: vehicles in our workshop 01530 262 466 In 2018, specialists at the University Medical If you would like help with your symptoms facility and have an *12 months cover. DO: Opening Hours for your FREE quote! Terms & Conditions apply Centre Utrecht and other institutions in the of IBS and would like to try hypnotherapy extensive showroom • Cook home-made meals using fresh Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm Netherlands decided to delve deeper into call or text Hollie on 07817907314 to of alloy wheels and Saturday: 8.30am-1pm ingredients when you can the question of whether hypnotherapy can book in for your free consultation. accessories. Sunday: CLOSED WE ALSO OFFER:

CCTV INTRUDER ALARM AUTO INTERCOM MONITORING SERVICE AND Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd SYSTEMS SYSTEMS GATES SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE station road • ibstock • leicester • LE67 6JJ HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED Tel: 01530 263111 • Fax: 01530 262584

HYPNOTHERAPY? Heather St Johns FC CENTURYFIREANDSECURITY.CO.UK Ravenstone Road Call or text 07817907314 to book in for a FREE initial consultation and get back to living a happy, positive life! Heather LE67 2QJ Est. 1979 ROOM HIRE AVAILABLE FOR: All building work undertaken SERVICES OFFERED: HAPPY HEAD HYPNOTHERAPY Extensions & Alterations - Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders My name is Hollie Jordan and I am a Clinical UPVC Facias, Soffits and Conservatories - Anger Management Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in WEDDINGS • 24 Hour service available day or night - Confidence and Self Esteem Battram, Coalville. I work with adults and children • Arrangements made in the comfort - Children (anxiety, low mood, bed wetting, who have anxiety disorders, depression and many BIRTHDAYS of your own home soiling, habits, behaviour, confidence and other issues. I use Solution Focused Hypnotherapy concentration) methods and techniques that concentrate on making ANNIVERSARIES • Tailored funerals to suit your requirements - Depression and Low Mood positive changes without the need to revisit past - OCD problems or traumatic events. Results are achieved CHRISTENINGS • Private viewing suites - Pain Management much quicker when we work in this way! • Pre-paid funeral plans - Phobias and Fears FUNERALS • Wills and estate management service - PTSD For more information about services offered, fees and - Sleep Issues client testimonials….. CORPORATE FUNCTIONS • Memorials & monumental work - Smoking Cessation Find Happy Head Hypnotherapy on Facebook, undertaken - Sports Performance Instagram & Twitter. Please contact: - Stress Web: www.happyheadhypnotherapy.co.uk Members of the National Association - Weight Management Email: [email protected] Mick on 07831 511552 or of Funeral Directors

DSFH, HPD, AfSFH (Reg) – Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. AfSFH Reg no. 1329. DBS checked and Insured. Karen on 07824 777547 Hollie Jordan or for availability and rates www.greenbuilderheather.co.uk the voice page 26 page 27 the voice Here’s another installment in the exciting new series of stories by local author 10 terrifyingly and illustrator, Rachel Greaves. Keeping in the Ruffle theme, the new tales follow Christmas Tree Festival 01530 451458 a toy Ruffle and the adventures he has each month. Read on to find out more… at St Denys Church, Ibstock top tips for As before, each month there will be a word within the text. Just find the underlined, 07872 808287 italic letters in capitals then re-arrange them to create this month’s word. St Denys Church, Ibstock are holding a ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ Halloween from Thursday, 5th December until Sunday, 8th December. FREE Measuring, For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk We have searched the ‘web’ for some The theme for the event is ‘Christmas Films’. Consultation & Fitting scarily simple ideas to make your Everyone is welcome to place a tree in the church, Halloween Party a howling success! Ruffle: a toy’s adventures either for themselves or on behalf of their business, Verticals • Venetians • Rollers • Romans 1. Stick the wart on the witch’s nose - A version club or society. Pleated • Perfect Fit • Awnings • Shutters of ‘Pin the tail on the donkey’, but using sticky ‘warts’ instead of a tail, awarding prizes for the Park and Ride! If you are interested in taking part, please contact nearest to the witch’s nose as oppose to the Trudy on the numbers below and she will provide CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION donkey’s bottom. Ruffle had been accidentally left on the you with a list of film titles to choose from. 2. Eyeball relay race – A twist on the old ‘egg and soft toy stall at the Rummage sale. Jack To avoid duplication, once you have made your choice, spoon’ race using eyeball sweets in place of eggs. had disappeared out of the main doors that particular title will not be offered to anyone else. 3. Doughnuts on a string – Suspend ring leaving Ruffle hidden amongst the other Participants will need to provide a tree. This can be either doughnuts (1 per player) from a string slightly toys arranged on the stall. There were real or artificial and between 3 feet and 6 feet above mouth level. Have players start o n the lots of people walking around the hall, but count of three. Instruct each player to eat the in height. Any lights used must be battery entire treat without letting it fall off the ribbon. most passed by the toy stall. Then a boy operated, but these will be switched on and off No hands allowed! (Whether you ‘win’ or not, about Jack’s age stopped at the toy stall for you on each day of the festival. you still get to eat the doughnut – so win-win!) and began to sort through the toys. He Your tree can be decorated in any way you wish to depict soon came across Ruffle and held him up 4. Finger food – Taking the concept of ‘finger the film that you have chosen. It must be ‘dressed’ food’ a literally! Roll some cookie dough into a to take a closer look. A large smile spread and in place by the evening of Wednesday 5th long and skinny finger shape, made a few creases across his face as he put Ruffle down December. The church will provide a card for knuckles and finish off with an almond ‘finger at the front of the table and took out his nail’. for each tree, showing the title of the film. purse. The boy’s purse looked Very like 5. Orange and candy pumpkins - A Halloween Ruffle: brown ears, a large black nose and On Saturday 7th December in the evening (just after 5.00pm) Quality made to measure party finger food option with a little bit of black eyes that seemed to stare at Ruffle. when the parade has travelled through the village, there will nutrition and vitamin content! Peel some ‘easy- window blinds & shutters peeler’ oranges and top-off length of with a piece The boy gave some money to the man be readings and poetry in the church for everyone to of green sour candy to look like the pumpkin’s on the stall then skipped away to show enjoy amongst the festive trees. stem. his mother his latest bargain. He didn’t For more details, please contact 2 Jarvis Way, Whitwick, Leicester LE67 5HP 6. Effortlessly eerie living room - This decorating notice a little boy with straw coloured hair Trudy on 01530 451 804 or 07398 251714. [email protected] SHUTTERSAVAILABLE NOW trick is so easy, it’s frightening. Take a page out returning to the stall to look for his lost of Miss Havisham’s book and cover all furniture toy… being in the Fresh air! Ruffle sat patiently with dust sheets and fake cobwebs! (Also great on the bench next to the boy until the for keeping slimy fingers off of your stuff!) The toy Ruffle was carried proudly home snack had been eaten and the boy was by his new owner. The boy had quite a 7. Pumpkin patch stomp - Both decorative and ready to continue playing. fun! Blow up a large quantity of orange balloons few other soft toys but he quickly decided (they can also contain a few sweets). Let your that Ruffle was his favourite that week so After the roundabout the boy decided that little monsters stomp their hearts out and claim Ruffle went everywhere with the boy. On the large park slide was next! The boy their prizes! one such journey they walked to the park pushed Ruffle into his pocket as he began 8. Puking pumpkin dip - You will need a pumpkin, with the boy’s father, the toy Ruffle held to climb the steps to the top of the slide. a sharp knife and some dips. Cut a large mouth firmly in little hands. The park had lots of The boy concentrated as he climbed towards the bottom of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Carve eyes and a nose with a sharp Exciting play equipment and so was full higher and higher. Just as he reached the knife. Place the pumpkin on the edge of a plate, of children enjoying the fresh air. Top of the steps, the boy’s father called spoon the dip into th e mouth and spread onto over to him that it was time to return home. BUMPER SCUFFS PAINTWORK SCRATCHES Professional quality automotive paint and bodywork Ruffle had a fine time! First he sat on a the plate – tastes great, looks gross!! Taking great care, the boy settled himself repairs that are quick convenient and fully guaranteed. swing and was gently pushed to and fro, down to sit at the top of the slide ready 9. Slimy tarts - To make these slimy tarts you will the surroundings rocking gently to the Professional Quality need ready-made shortcrust pastry, lime curd, to push off. He was concentrating so rhythm of the swing. Next he was placed Our fully-equipped CarCare Centre allows us to deliver quality green food colouring. Grease a muffin tin and add much that he didn’t notice Ruffle hanging repairs to everyday damage securely In the middle of the roundabout circles of pastry. Colour the lime curd with green loosely from his pocket; the climb had food colouring and spoon into the pastry. Bake before the boy carefully pushed it round. Convenient made Ruffle wriggle! As the boy pushed in the oven (200°C/gas 6) for 15-20 mins until The whole park began to spin past Same day repairs himself forward, Ruffle squirmed free Collection and return service from home or work the pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool before Ruffle’s little black beaded eyes. Poor decorating with sweets for eyes. and fell from the pocket, landing in the MINOR DENTS ASHBY CARE CENTRE Repaired to a high quality commercial standard Ruffle began to feel quite dizzy And was grass Underneath the steps out of sight. At a fraction of the price of traditional body shop methods. 10. Make your garden super scary – Cut eye glad when the ride slowed down and he slots into cardboard loo-roll centres and insert The boy whizzed quickly down the slide, Value for Money was gently lifted off! glow sticks into the tubes. Place them in bushes landing neatly on his feet at the bottom. We specialise in repairing everyday car paint and bodywork damage and because we don’t deal with major crash repairs, and hedges in your garden. Enter if you dare! Snack time was next decided the boy He ran over to hold hands with his dad we don’t have the expensive overheads that a traditional and sat himself down on a bench to eat who was waiting patiently at the gate. bodyshop might have - meaning we can pass these savings the snack he had in his pocket. As you Together they walked out of the park onto our customers. Do you have a local interest story probably know, whatever you decide to leaving the little toy Ruffle still lying under that you think our readers would eat Outside tastes twice as delicious for the slide… FIND US HERE

like to know about? If so, please For a FREE no obligation quote, A511 get in touch by contacting Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 9 letters. The answer is on the inside back cover. ChipsAway call Alan Wilson on Nottingham Rd In addition to the short stories – ‘Ruffle’s Walks’, Ruffle’s series of story book adventures CarCare Centre A42 The Community Voice team by North Unit 3 Machin’s Business Centre t are available via the website - www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk priced at only £3.50 each incl. Wood S L post to 57 High Street, Ibstock, eicester Rd A511 p&p. Ideal for under 5s to be read to and for more independent readers up to the age of ® 07964 130607 Wood Street Leics LE67 6LH, by phone on approx 10 years - enjoyed by parents and grandparents! Each book can be individually Ashby de la Zouch Email [email protected] A42 01530 267344 or via email at signed – unique personalised gifts especially for Christmas or birthdays to encourage a LE65 1EL South [email protected] love of reading and imagination! www.chipsaway.co.uk/alanwilson the voice page 28 page 29 the voice Specialising in Windows, Doors Bringing you; Comedy, Music, Cinema, Dance and more CARPETS & Conservatories Our new address is: Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, Friday 4th October 7.30pm Saturday 19th October 1:30pm and 4.00pm Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FW Wild Rose (R) £3.50 Wizard Theatre presents: Tel: 01530 813522. Email: [email protected] Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles The Adventures of Dr Dolittle £7.50 her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. Friday 25th October 8.15pm Funhouse Comedy Club £10.00 Saturday 5th October 10am (relaxed) A WIDE RANGE OF ENERGY EFFICIENT and 12.30pm Rob Rouse and John Scott. With Compere Joe Bromehead AND HIGH SECURITY PRODUCTS Kids Cinema Club! ALADDIN £3.50 Saturday 26th October 7.30pm • Fascias, soffits and guttering Saturday 5th October 7.30pm Silver Spider Productions present: • Garage doors Counterfeit 60’s £19.00 / Consc £18.00 Space Cowboy a tribute to Jamiroquai £18.00 • Misted, sealed units replaced • Building work and plastering Thursday 10th October 7.30pm Sunday 27th October 7.30pm D-Day Darlings £14.00 An Evening of Mediumship with Call us today Our opening times are: Craig Morris and Gareth Lewis £14.00 with: Songs That Won The War to arrange Large Monday 9.00 am till 5.30pm with their Messages From Beyond Tour 2019 your FREE, Tuesday 9.00 am till 5.30pm Wednesday 30th October 10.00am and 7.30pm no obligation selection of Wednesday Closed quotation. Friday 11th October 7.30pm Exhibition On Screen presents: Thursday 9.00 am till 5.30pm Friday 9.00 am till 5.30pm The UK Crowed House Experience Leonardo The Works £10.00 carpets at d weekends and bank holidays Saturday 8.30 am till 3.00pm open Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm, close Tel Office: 01530 272 106 £15.00 / £13.00 The Box Office is With Free High Tea Friendly and Sunday Closed Tel Mobile: 07870 690 160 Reliable Service our new www.betteridgewindows.co.uk. 10 YEAR Closed every Bank Holiday and between Email: [email protected] GUARANTEE premises. 1-2pm for lunch on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri /centurytheatre • @century_theatre • @century_theatre Find us on Facebook: @Betteridge Windows & Doors and bank holidays www.chrystecarpets.co.uk d weekends Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN y; 9am-5pm, close pen Monday-Frida The Box Office is o

@century_theatre @century_theatre /centurytheatre • • LE67 3LN Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville,

PS 4384 Jayne DOLBY ORDER NOW Neighbourhood Sgt: Bardon Hill NN45, Coalville Police Station, Broad Street, FOR PRE CHRISTMAS Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3PU. Tel: 101. www.leics.police.uk DELIVERY

Protect your motorcycle, mopedBringing yorou; Coscootermedy, Music ,from Cinema, theftDance and more THAT WOULD BE NICE FOR CHRISTMAS! It takes a matter of seconds for a thief your bike frame and back wheel. Fitting an alarm can be a deterrent to • Garage and shed alarms as well as low ...visit The Suite Superstore in Barwell for beds, sofas, bedroom and home furniture to steal a moped, scooter or motorcycle, Cover thieves level dusk to dawn lighting will also especially if they are left either unsecured • Consider fitting a Thatcham-rated 1 or 2 enhance security. Fitting a ground anchor or with inadequate security. Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models. also provides extra security. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive alarm system with tracking, immobilisation, Lock, chain, cover to them. A cover also provides another time anti-grab and movement sensors can help • Motorcycle lockers are also available to protect and trace your vehicle. store your bike at home. Reduce your risk of becoming a victim by consuming obstacle for the thief. taking steps to layer your security. Unfortunately security measures can’t • A quality Thatcham approved, professionally No shed or garage? Park in the safest fitted alarm system will not only put place you can Lock guarantee your bike won’t be stolen but, by using multiple security measures, you can off thieves, but could also reduce your • Park it in an area near to your home where Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake make it harder and less attractive for thieves. insurance premiums. it’s well overlooked with good lighting. disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and Property mark the parts throttle controls. You could also use a D lock Remove the keys • A Park Mark approved car park has a higher on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled Thieves are often opportunists and so they • Marking as much of your bike as possible level of security than other car parks. away. will look for bikes that are quick and easy to will make it more difficult for criminals to steal first. sell parts on, and therefore less attractive If your bike is stolen, never put yourself at Chain to steal. It will also help police identify parts risk. Call police immediately on 999 if you Thieves often steal a bike by breaking the • Always use the steering lock and remove and return recovered stolen bikes. see it being stolen or report it online or call steering lock and wheeling it away. Use a the ignition keys, even if you are close by or 101 if you discover it has gone.’ away for a few minutes. It only takes a few • There are a range of bike marking providers chain lock through the back wheel (the front that you can use. wheel can be removed). Secure your bike, seconds for a thief so don’t make it easy with the lock taut to an immovable object for them. When at home the best place to keep HELP US TO REDUCE FURTHER CRIME such as a ground anchor or street furniture. • Never rely on just using your steering lock your motorcycle, moped or scooter is in Stolen scooters are increasingly being used This will stop thieves from cutting a lock to secure your bike as thieves can break your garage or shed to commit further crimes, such as phone trailing on the ground using an angle grinder. the steering lock and simply wheel the bike • Fit a garage door defender or upgrade snatches. By protecting your scooter you If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through away. garage door locks. could help to reduce these other crimes. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm Dawsons Lane, Barwell, Leics, LE9 8BE www.thesuitesuperstore.co.uk FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 01455 850391 the voice page 30 page 31 the voice Voted Best Small Business Ibstock Flooring & Blinds The perfect time for On the road! new carpets and blinds A new carpet or floor covering can completely Our new and improved Shop at Home Service, has transform your room so, with over 30 years managed to reduce our experience in the business, Ibstock Flooring and NEW HUGGLESCOTE overheads significantly – Blinds are just the people you need for the job. STEADY STEPS CLASS allowing us to pass on savings directly to our This friendly, award winning family run business prides itself on FOR OVERS 65’s customers, who we have providing the highest level of service and quality, with competitive An exercise programme proven to help over 65’s develop served in Ibstock and the prices to suit all needs. A completely mobile service allows the strength and balance and ultimately prevent falls is returning surrounding areas for the opportunity for you to browse through their selection of high with a new session in Hugglescote. past 5 years. quality carpets and flooring and to make the perfect choice in the comfort of your own home. This extremely popular ‘shop at home’ North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is bringing • Great Products! service is available at an appointment time to suit you. back it’s popular Steady Steps class, which is aimed at anyone aged • Great Service! over 65, that has either previously suffered a fall or might be worried about falling in the future. • Even Better Prices! Quotations include all extras, so there are no hidden costs. The owner is an experienced and highly skilled carpet fitter, who The free session is relaxed, fun and social, and designed to help • Unbeatable Savings! personally fits each carpet and all work comes with a full guarantee. those at an increased risk of falls or who find themselves isolated. The weekly programme will take place at Hugglescote Community Purch If its blinds that you’re looking for, Ibstock Flooring and Blinds or mo ase 3 Centre every Friday from 27th September at 10.00am. re blin supply and fit some of the best quality, made to measure blinds a 20% ds and di get available. Styles include roller, Venetian, vertical and ‘perfect fit’ Booking is essential by contacting Emily Rodbourne at emily. scount! blinds. [email protected] or on 01530 454755. Ibstock Flooring & Blinds With Christmas on the horizon, this is the perfect Testimonials from people that have attended include: Tel • 01530 264210 • Mobile: 07506 580555 time for replacing your old carpets and blinds to “After an illness last year I needed something to boost my confidence and it most certainly has done that.” Email • [email protected] give your home that brand new look! 8 Laud Close • Ibstock • Leicestershire LE67 6NL “My legs feel so much stronger and I find myself really looking forward to the class every week.”

WEDNESDAY 23rd OCTOBER Don’t Miss out on Bosworth Homecare Head Office 7A Main Street WOODSTONE MEADOW

Market Bosworth CV13 0JN Heather Lane Ravenstone LE67 2AH 10.00am - 16.00pm Care Job Open Days OVER 75% NOW SOLD MONDAY 28th OCTOBER www.williamshomes.co.uk The Marlene Reid Centre 85 Belvoir Road Coalville LE67 3PH ome an Dioe 10.00am - 16.00pm O Elie Deelomen o TUESDAY 5th NOVEMBER eoom ome in an Markfield Community Centre Eellen illae oaion Mayflower Close Markfield LE67 9ST il an ie o o a We are looking for reliable and caring staff to support our clients in your area. 10.00am - 16.00pm ih eiiaion This is a rewarding role that provides excellent training and career progression. • 28 days holiday pay - pension scheme Tal o o ienl ale eam oa Ao a e an hel o moe • Flexible hours - various full and part time positions Looking for support for yourself or for

• Excellent hourly rate - plus mileage and travel time payment loved ones? Please feel free to give us O OE OPE a call or pop in and speak with one ia o na • of our friendly, experienced team. All Eniie Pleae ona Tel 01455 292648 ill Email: [email protected] o www.bosworthhomecare.co.uk aleilliamhomeo the voice page 32 page 33 the voice LET SENCE ACCOUNTING ‘MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNTS’

Here at Sence Accounting, we offer a tailored service to suit your business needs. This may YOUR LOCAL ELLISTOWN TESTING STATION mean more help this year than next on book- keeping, or quite the opposite. Whatever the • Class MOTs from £25.00 support level needed we can accommodate • Motorbike, car, van & motorhome MOTs six and grow with you days a week Growing clients who are having to adapt to digital • All minor and major servicing and repairs accounting may need and want more frequent accounts than just once a year, we can help with for all makes and models this too, producing accounts for your business as • Diagnostics, Cambelts, Exhausts, Tyres and often as you need. The finances will underpin the success of a business and Anna understands this as tracking all on site she and her team educate the clients within her firm. ‘Our clients come on a journey with us, they may Tel: 01530 262743 start off in a pickle not knowing which way to turn but as times goes by the water runs clearer and option 3 Leading the way in Commercial repairs they learn what it all means. It is then they start to Email: [email protected] Anderson Commercials Ltd, competing in the British really transform their businesses.’ Claim your discounted MOT by bringing the voucher with you! £5.00 off. and European Truck Racing Championships. If you’re struggling with your books and records, HGV parking spaces available on site • Enquire within don’t know which way to turn, what it all means www.andersoncommercials.com then give us a call. FIRST AID FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND Local Dog First Aid trainer, Lisa Forder, is returning to Ravenstone on 13th November with a course in Emergency Canine Care. [email protected] 07936 673650   Ashby de la Zouch based Lisa has been running the CPD accredited courses across Are you ready for Leicestershire since the start of 2018 and is passionate that anyone who owns dogs or works with them should attend such a course. The course covers a whole range of emergency first aid situations and is designed by vets to give attendees the skills and confidence to act so the dogs in their care have the best chance of a good recovery. RAENSTONE Rto ig Ititut Making Tax Digital “For our dogs there is no ambulance coming if they are involved in a first aid situation, so you LE67 2A Dt 13 No need to be equipped to be their emergency service” says Lisa. “Many of our course attendees 201 Ti 6 to .30 have used the skills learned on the course and in some cases it really has been the difference between life and death for the dog. Even in less critical circumstances it can significantly o Mo Io o To Book Cotct Li o reduce the amount of treatment and recovery time a dog will need.” i.oogiti.co 0736 673650 The courses can also be run as a great fundraiser. www.ogit Kashflow FreeAgent QuickBooks i.cocti To find out more about Lisa’s courses visit www.dog-first-aid.com/centralmidlands, email [email protected] or call 07936 673650.

 Are you or your society, group or charity organising a Christmas event for the community? If you or your group, church, school, society or charity are busy organising a Christmas event, let The Community Voice be your voice in the community! We want to know about any local concerts, Christmas fairs, church and chapel services, Sence work with a variety of top online 01530 447999 performances, parades, village light-switch ons etc. Whatever it is, let us know so that we can book-keeping softwares. ‘spread the word’ for you! Call us today to see how they can benefit you! [email protected] Contact us by post at 57 High Street, Ibstock or telephone 01530 267344 or by email at [email protected] the voice page 34 page 35 the voice BARDON HILL JUNIORS FC Spooky Nights at The Museum MINI KICKERS As the nights draw in and the darkness forces us inside, we come together to share Our Mini Kickers team (4-6 year olds) stories. Everybody loves a good story, and everybody loves a good storyteller, that are looking for some new players to join person who can recall a story with no books or script. Despite the simplistic nature of the club. the telling, our minds fill in the blanks and it becomes a communal experience. The players can just turn up on Saturday mornings 10:30am at Bardon Hill Juniors Never more so is this the case than at Halloween as everyone loves a good scary story. This Halloween why not try something different. Professional Football Club, Bardon Close, Coalville, LE67 storyteller and author, Tom ‘the Tale Teller’ Phillips, comes to the historic, and very atmospheric Moira Furnace to tell spooky stories for grown-ups. 4BS. The only piece of equipment they need The evening starts at 7.30pm on 31st October, with refreshments being served in the interval. Tickets are just £4 and booking in advance is advised. is shin pads, Mini kickers is free of charge, He will also have his books for sale on the night. This performance is being done for free with all proceeds from tickets and refreshments going it’s a half hour fun filled session to get young straight to the charity. children involved and learning basic football skills before they hopefully progress to an U7s For more information, see the events page at www.moirafurnace.org or find us on Facebook. team. Alternatively, please contact Louise King, Secretary on 07983 134033 or Rich Morton, Team Manager on 07970 473224 for any further details. We are a Charter Standard Club and all of our Coalville celebrates two Managers hold qualifications in FA Level one in coaching, first aid, safe-guarding and have long-running success stories completed DBS checks. Come along and have some fun and please Friday 6th September saw a double celebration in spread the word to friends and family too! Coalville highlighting two major projects that have helped to place the town firmly on the map. These two projects are Hermitage FM Community Radio Ibstock Modern School Football Team 1928 -1929 identified Station and Community Coffee Lounge in Memorial You may recall in last month’s issue we featured a Square and the Century Cinema based in the Century photograph of the Ibstock Modern School Football Theatre. Team circa 1928-1929. We were almost certain that one of the team members shown was George Moore, but we Jon and Jan Sketchley of Hermitage FM and Keith Pare, Century Theatre were unable to identify any of the other boys. Cinema Manager celebrated 10 and 15 years respectively. We are delighted to say that Anne Bills from Heather popped Two large cakes each representing a project and a glass of wine were into the Community Voice Office to say that she had seen served to all visitors which started the evening in style. This was followed the photo and realised that she had the very same picture in by two films. The first one was about the building of a radio collection of items that had belong to her late father, George station in Coalville which can be viewed on YouTube Millward. He is the smiling young man sitting on the far right of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLsiylMpqXo&t=27s. The second the front row. Anne recounted to us a lovely tale of generosity one was the blockbuster 'Red Joan' starring Judi Dench. behind the picture. Although her father was the smallest boy on the team and did not possess any football boots of his Leaders of both projects thanked all who attended and are looking own, his teacher was so keen that George should play, that forward to many more successful years in Coalville. he presented him with a pair. Perhaps that act of kindness accounts for his happy grin! The names of all the team members were inscribed on the Back L-R: A. Spencer, J. Baliss, J. Gray, G. Moore, Kitch Storer back of Anne’s copy of the photo and are as follows: Front L-R: P. Brookes. L. Atkins, V. Preston, B. Storer, H. Birchell, G. Millward

to Russia through a particularly tense time in UK/Russia relations. His book Historically Inevitable? on the Russian revolution was published in 2016.

Monday 4 November 2019 Canal History and Heritage. Only the Church of England and the National Trust have more listed buildings than our canals. Everything FORMERLY OF ‘HAIR BY JOSEPHINE’ Second Look Photography Aerial, Satellite or phone on the waterways was built with a purpose, though a well-known architectural historian once described this remarkable working heritage problems solved LOCAL FAMILY as a ‘poor man’s sculpture’! Repairs could cost as little as £20 BUSINESS UK Passport Photos Kate Sky, Virgin, BT Vision Magic Eyes from £50 (watch them in another room and control from there). Monday 7 October 2019 Roger Butler is a landscape architect, writer, photographer and lecturer Extra digital or Plasma & LCD installs Digital Sky with a keen interest in the heritage of our canal network. He is a Fellow £7.50 satellite points (cable hiding our Aerials installs & Turbulent times: Russian History as Depicted by its 19th from £50 speciality) from £70 from £70 upgrades of the Royal Geographical Society. Heath Century Realist Painters. Russia from the 1850s was a Same Day! Extra phone We now supply and SPECIAL DISCOUNTS sockets FOR OAP CUSTOMERS cultural powerhouse, the novelists (Tolstoy, Dostoevsky…) Immediately following this lecture, Ambion Voices will perform a short Guaranteed to pass the strict biometric standards Hairdressing from £70 from as little as £95 Call us today... and composers (Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky…) well known. The piece composed especially for them by Michael Dix entitled: ‘Three Also; Visa, I.D, Driving Licence, Blue Badge etc. MOBILE T: 01827 830391 or 07973 364478 HAIR painters are not, but the period saw a new realist school of art, Reflections on the Ashby Canal’. Adults • Children • Babies • Family Shoots STYLIST the “Itinerants”; the talk explores its interactions with the vast, Talks are held in the Dixie Grammar School Hall, Market Bosworth, unruly Russia that it both loved and detested. CV13 0LE and start at 7.30pm. Guest fee of £5 payable. Ibstock Business Centre PLEASE CALL OR MESSAGE ME ON 57 High Street Sir Tony Brenton is a distinguished British diplomat and For more information please contact: Margaret Birch on 01455 291052; email: [email protected] Ibstock Tel: 07989 691770 07845 288324 commentator on public affairs, having been British Ambassador Bridget Flavell on 01455 290300; or John Hawkes on 07590 496150. LE67 6LH www.secondlookphotography.co.uk All aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home (ask Deb or Pete Stockton for a FREE quote incl. Sundays) the voice page 36 page 37 the voice | Local artist plans pop-up workshops in the community FREE TREE SCHEME Mobility Last month, local artist Julie Manson opened up her Ibstock home as a Is back again for 2019! pop-up art gallery to display a selection of her work. Scooters Julie is a contemporary painter whose work portrays the sentience of living things and often Apply online now to order your free Great range of pre-owned mobility scooters, involves the emotional expression of people and animals. She describes the strong mark rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs making and an emotive colour palette as constructing a personal narrative with the subject. trees for your garden This allows the viewer to ally their own experiences with the work and invit es them to take a Part Exchange closer examination of humanity and our environment. Choose two free trees from four varieties: Dogwood | Field Maple | Holly | Hazel Sales & Repair Julie has been a practising tattoo artist for 20 years; a valuable art form which requires a broad ranging ability and skill set. Her portraits often feature people who she has tattooed and who Hedge Fund Cleaning & Valeting have shared their stories during the process. She explains that personalities are multifaceted, Get up to 30 metres of free hedging often holding incongruous experiences or conflicting views and feelings simultaneously and her Servicing portraits seek to reveal hidden stories and secrets. Hawthorn and Hazel mix with a Field Maple at 10 3 months warranty metre intervals. A member of the Leicester Society of Artists, All scooters Julie’s work has featured in several internationally supplied fully serviced Brand New sold publications, as well as featuring in solo and Scooters Supplied open exhibitions around the UK. Order online at www.nwleics.gov.uk/freetreescheme2019 Batteries supplied & fitted free Julie offers highly personalised portrait painting Only available to North West Leicestershire residents commissions, capturing the likeness and spirit of Applications open from We don’t just want to sell you any scooter... our companion animals and beloved pets. Monday 30 September until Friday 25 October We want to sell you the RIGHT scooter! Her future plans include involving local people Trees will be available for collection on Sunday 17 November. Come and see us at our NEW PREMISES! in the arts and creativity. She hopes to be 24, Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PN networking with the Visage art group with a view to putting on some workshops and possibly MON/TUE/THU/FRI/SAT - 9am-3pm. (Closed Wed) a pop up gallery for Christmas at a local venue. Or call 01530 234499.

ANSWERS You can now find The Voice online and on social media! Visit our website: www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk Find us on Facebook: What’s the WORD? www.facebook.com/communityvoicemagazines 1) WHISTLEs Or on Twitter: @commvoicemags 2) WHISTLEr’s Mother Gnarley Farm, Osbaston CV13 0HP 3) WHISTLE down the wind (On the A447 near the Gate Inn) 4) Give a little WHISTLE 5) WHISTLE and flute The common word is ‘WHISTLE’ QUALITY BEEF, local history PORK & LAMB 4 COTTAGE PIES [email protected] FOR ONLY £10 charity community Meat produced on our farm, cut and packed to your requirements plus FREE Every care is taken to ensure that all information printed is accurate. However liability cannot be Free Range Eggs, Potatoes, Ham, Bacon, accepted for any loss or damage due to any inaccuracies or omissions within this publication. Sausages, Local Honey and Logs. All rights reserved. No advertisements or editorial within this publication may be reproduced DELIVERY without the permission of the publisher. This applies to printed or electronic reproduction. Printed and published by Ibstock Community Voice, 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. Telephone: Gavin 07957 274597 or Meg 07792 511012 To advertise please contact Steve Tilbury on 01530 267300, Hannah Playle or Jayne Massey on 01530 267344. RUFFLE’S “FIND THE WORD” IS: FAVOURITE the voice page 38 page 39 the voice CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET APPRAISAL 01530 810033810033