OCTOEER IN THE GRRMJJ In the vegetable garden it is tin« to October marks the beginning of winter in start winter digging before the soil is M0UTHWATERI4GLY PEOPLE AHP PLACES the garden, by the end of the month the too wet. Broad beans for an early crop days are short and the soil usually wet. can be sown, choose a hardy variety such THE BULLS HEAD There are frequently scane fine days in the as Clavxiia Aquadulce. Lettuce can be sown The Early Years, and the arrival of the middle of October, the so-called St lAjke's under glass for an early crop. Plus is a ^ FRESH ^ Freeman family in Ratby. summer vAien outside jobs can be finished. good variety. In 1658 the Manor Court Rolls for the Lawns no longer need cutting but there are- In the greenhouse make sure there is Manor of Groby records the lease of a fallen leavers to pick up instead. Netting plenty of ventilation vdienever possible to HAM "OFF THE BONE" - ROAST BEEF pas-fcure of 6 acres of land called 'Nions can be used to cover ponds to keep leaves keep down mildew. An electric fan left csi ROAST FORK - TONGUE - PORK PIE - PATE Meadow' in the Parish of Ratby. The out or wire mesh can be positioned on the permanently is useful to circulate air. RED LEICESTER - DOUBLE GLOUCESTER undermentioned lessee was one Joseph windward side of the pond so that leaves Cut down on watering and do not spray over BLUE STILTON - CATHEDRAL CITY Freeman, son of Richard Freemain, a master collect against it, this method can also foilage. ALL FRESHLY CUT FOR YOU baker of Market Harborough. This single be us^ to protect borders. Leaves entry records the arrival of the Freeman *FRESH CREAM CAKES DAILY* collecting on small plants need clearing House plants need less water and no more family into our district. away. All dead leaves should be feeding from the middle of the noith. *FRESH FRUIT & VEG* *GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS* ccMuposted, not wasted by burning. Make sure they are not too close to For the next 150 years the family windows on cold pights. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH prospered, although throughout this period Wallflowers need planting out as soon as THE SPECIALISTS! the Freemans were essentially Groby folk. possible so they have time to make new roots before the cold weather. Bulbs, *WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS* In 1823 Henry Freeman of Groby took except Tuli^, should also be planted as SHIRL£y PAUCR LUTOMER AND TIGER MILK (1 Itr) over the teneincy of one of the Ratby farms soon as possible. Tulips are better left I BULLS BLOOD - NEWQUAY STEAM LAGER of the Bradgate Estate. until next month. BLACK TOWER - COUNTRY MANOR SKOL - CARLING - HEINEKEN - XXXX - Prior to Henry Freeman's arrival in Ratby Gladioli and Dahlias should be lifted and STELLA - MILLER - NEWCASTLE - GUINNESS the family had been cattle graziers in the JULIE'S JOHN SMITHS BITTER - RED CROWN district (a tradition to be carried on by middle of^ Gladioli the month, canthe be topsliftedtrimmedinand the GOLD LABEL - MANNS - BECK BIER Henry's grandson, the first of the Ratby ^™s dried and stored. Dahlias hairdressing WHISKEY - GIN - RUM - VODKA - BRANDY Butcher/Graziers). CIDERS IN CANS AND BOTTLES tJiSI blackens NOW IN:- DRAUGHT GUINNESS (CANS) Henry Freeman continued this family i-v.the tubers4. hunglifted,stemsthedowntopstocut dry off beforeaix3 main street, ratby tradition, but also, like his farmer storir^. ^ neighbour Daniel Marvin at the Plough Inn, JOIN OUR VIDEO CLUB opened part of his farm as an ale-house, Traditional & Modern MEMBERSHIP FREE trading under the sign of the 'Bulls Head'. Styling apples should not be SPFCIAL OFFERS - GROCERIES By 1828 the two ventures were becoming 1-25 comes off when EGGS GRADE 2 - 85p doz. a profitable concern. It was in that and other keeping apples^ areLaxtons'susuallySuperbnot Telephone; 392406 CLOVER 48p FLORA 36p year that Henry Freeman, with the help of ready until towards the middle of October his landlord, the Earl of Stamford ANDREX TWIN PACK 76p converted part of the farm as a purpose- HEINZ baked beans 24p built ale-house. The conversion, Sll^^them^ greengrocers SHREDDIES 80p the fruitfru^ carefully andSeptember.store perfectHandle carried out 150 years ago this month, cost specimens in frost-free but cool place. * TWININGS TEAS * a total of £324. During the re-building, BLUEBEU the records of the buildings accounts *TEA BAGS - SPECIAL * ALL 99p (50's) indicate that craftsmen were brought in Sk™"Su, ^ gcxjseberries SEKVICESnTIOM ASSAM - DARJEELING - CEYLON - EARL GREY from all over the Bradgate Estate. DON'T FORGET YOUR PETS! SSir in a shady LEICESTERLTD It is most probable that the Bulls Head outside, they will root by the PREPACK HAY - SAWDUST - STRAW is the only public house in England that loose rabbit food - PREMIUM 20p lb was initially financed by one of England s LeicesterRoaa, croby VALUMIX COMPLETE DOG FOOD 28p lb most famous Baronial families, the ^ LARGE TINS 'CAT FEAST' - ONLY Zip Groby, of which Harry Grey, the Fourth Earl Telephone876850 loose dry cat food - 52p PER POUND of Stamford was a descendant. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURERS nOOHEADTMVa ilBpairsanaService PRICE CHANGES AND STOCK Private Hire Cars FIna Petrolandoil * ORDERS DELIVERED FREE*,^i Local or Distant Sweets, cigsi and ^ TELEPHONE Z9Z241 \ Markfidd 242133 Accessories nearest not dearest /VSACUS. S952;© if. CarWash Facilities THE E«OP IN 10 - 12 am WELFARE HAIX Remember when you have a sort cut please don't throw anythinq away, "lets be having Dear Editor, As you all know for a long time the it!" village fought and finally succeeded in My son Mark recently had an accident getting a library but when this happened So why not EffCf—IN and have coffee and which resulted in his undergoing an the Welfare Hall lost a valued custaner biscuits with us on 'TOURSEftY? operation at the Queens Medical Centre, and inccme, so money was short. Nottingham. PAT VnUAS Fortunately, there was no permanent It is an ill wind that blows no good! r Dear WOT, damage and he is now perfectly well. One day myself and a few friends were A big thank, you to alt those generous Both Mark and 1 were overwhelmed by chatting in the Co-op. G. CrowtherJ peopte who so willingly bought programmes the cards, messages and letters we for Ratby School's "Ifs a Knockout" received and 1 should like to thank "We have nowhere to have a chat and a everyone concerned for their good wishes. cuppa lets start a IN" said I. 'fitttd l\lsiz(robes So many of those people had no Mark didn't realise he had so many connection with the school, but straight Carpentry &Joinery friends 1 "Vi/hat about a white elephant stall also" away delved into their pockets or raided said another. piggy banks 11 The consultant at the hospital was Tel: Leics. 897866 strongly in favour of children wearing V^heels in motion - the following week at It 's not easy plucking up courage to helmets whilst riding their bikes. 1 the WI meeting I asked for volunteers to knock on doors and sell something, am going to buy a helmet each for my help run the DROP—IN and as per usual the especially when there are so many demands two sons and would like to suggest a on our money nowadays. V7I turned up trumps. A rota was formed HOLMAN SECURITY helmet as a possible Christmas present and its gone from strength to strength. for any boy or girl who races around on SYSTEMS So thanks again to those generous people a bike. 1 should hate any other - it made our fob so much easier, and a It is a lovely feeling when you walk •y Installers of Quality ^ parent to go through a similar harrowing pleasure instead of an ordeal1 through the village and you hear people Burglar Alarm Systems experience with what could be tragic say: results. • Your Local Alarm Co. Yours gratefully, Yours faithfully, "See you at the on TT^JPSPftY". • Free Quotations without oblig. Footsore Programme Sellersl Judith Harrison • All Systems to BS.4737 So you folks out there if you have not been yet, DROP—IN. The atmosphere is • 24 hr. Gallout Service very friendly. Vie always say nobody need • Reduces Insurance Contents be lonely. The IN also has its own COUNTRY STYLE WINDOWS Cost "outings" organised by Jean Richards, watch out for more detail! • For All Your Security Needs SUPPLIERS & INSTALLERS and Prompt Attention OF"UPVC" I want to thank everyone who has supported Ring Alan on 386187 (Ratby) DOOR & WINDOW SYSTEMS us because without you there is no CSRCP-IN or Head Office - Hinckley 251025 and no WHITE ELEPHACT STALL or OUTirsSS. > MEMBERS OF lAAl < LEICESTER EARL SHILTON 386339 45826 «l ALSO SUPPLIERS TO BUILDING TRADE SUPPLIERS FOR NEW EXTENSIONS ALTERATIONS SUPPLIERS PORCH'S BAYS PATIO'S 10 YRS EXPERIENCE IN UPVC INDUSTRY FREE ESTIMATES + ADVICE + SURVEYS 1 SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS " BY LOCAL PEOPLE THAT CARE " The Bandhall project is under way in the lSMlPi)(2)Ee7 89 capable hands of B. Shipnan and Sons; more Brookvale's Visit to Hungary v^ich brought a new dimension to their BAND NEWS about that in next issue. understanding of the English vray of life. For all the wonderful support from pecp>le It all started with pen-pals! School Rugby and rounders were popular with the since the August issue the Baixi has been of Ratby. children from Kecskemet wished to write to more energetic, scrabble and cards for the very active - and successful.