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PLUS: ‘WE LOVE OUR PETS’ feature

Another Mystery Object

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WELCOME... to the latest edition of Community Voice!Front Cover Quiz: Spot The Local Landmark...How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: info@yourcommunityvoice.net The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck!

Last month’s quiz answer... and winner!

CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICEPost: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH

Tel: 01530 267344Email: info@yourcommunityvoice.net

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This month’s prize has been won by J M Croson and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Grace Fowkes of Jeff Fowkes Wheel Ltd (see their advert on page 18).

Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark!

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You will find comfortable beds from major brands such as Sealy and Gainsborough British handmade beds, along with many other major brands to choose from,

To top it all, there is beautiful lighting, mirrors, side tables, rugs, Voyage Maison cushions, and wall clocks; together with quirky ornaments to furnish your home. Visit the FABCO showroom today and discover it all for yourself.

WHERE’S IBBIE?Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind the advert for ‘The Suite Superstore’, Barwell, who offer a great choice in furniture and beds, on page 6. The first correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in by Ann Briers, who will receive a £10 GIFT VOUCHER!But where is he this month? If you spot him, send us your details, and which advert he is hiding behind, using the contact details listed below ▼

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Marsdens Kitchens are a small local business based in Ibstock covering the East Midlands.

We are a family owned, family operated construction business with many years of experience building extensions and orangeries for new and existing clients. No matter how big or small, from single story to new builds, we can complete on time and most importantly on budget.

We offer free estimates on any project so get in touch with us via an email or phone call.

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Our Traineeship for the Service Sector is for those who are looking for a career in business admin or customer service. This 12-week course includes both aclassroom-based learning programmefollowed by a work experience placement.The Skillsfirst Level 1 Principles of CustomerService and Level 1 Award in Introduction toEmployment in Business Administration canlead to both employment or anApprenticeship studying for Level 2qualifications in the Service Sector.

Traineeship for SportThis traineeship is for those who are looking for a career in sport. We have adapted the Traineeship programme to meet the needs of employers, with a 12-week course that includes a classroom-based learning programme as well as national governing body coaching qualification and the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Principles of Coaching Sport, followed by work experience in Sport, with career advice and demonstrations from former Leicester City Captain and International footballer, Matt Elliott, where you can learn from previous traineeship learners who have progressed onto apprenticeships and FA Level 1 and 2 coaches.

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Due to popular demand, we are very pleased to announce an increase in the distribution of both editions of the Community Voice magazine.

In addition to the current distribution for our Ibstock magazine (which already reaches 13 local villages) we are now adding an extra 2000 copies. These will be delivered to ‘new builds’ in the area and will also be going out to homes in Market Bosworth.

Our sister magazine, The Whitwick Community Voice, will now (in addition to covering Whitwick, Thringstone and Swannington) be increased by an extra 1000 copies, in order to reach more homes in the area and will also be delivered to the residents of Coleorton.

Thank you for reading!

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW READERS! Whitwick and District U3A will hold its next monthly General Meeting on

Friday 15th June. For retired people, or those approaching retirement, this is a chance to discover the opportunities for new learning experiences and friendships within a local, thriving organisation. There are almost fifty Interest Groups with something to suit most tastes from the traditional to the technological.

The speaker at June’s meeting will be Bev Smith, CEO of North West Leicestershire District Council. Bev’s talk will focus on her own career and the latest developments at the District Council. Before taking up her current post a year ago, Bev has been a police officer and worked in local government in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Regeneration projects have been her special interest.

To listen to Bev and find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. The U3A is a non-political and non-religious organisation: everyone is welcome.

In addition, you can call in at the U3A marquee, which will be decorated in blue and yellow, at Coalville’s Picnic in the Park on Sunday 24th June. Members will be there waiting to hand out information leaflets and chat about the benefits of belonging to the U3A. As always, the comprehensive website www.whitwicku3a.org.uk gives full details about Whitwick and District U3A.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Get your community group noticed on our FREE Community NoticeboardThe Community Noticeboard is a FREE information site for local, ‘not-for-profit’ groups to appeal for volunteers or new

members, to advertise forthcoming events or to share information. Email the details to info@yourcommunityvoice.net and we will do our best to include them here, subject to available space. (For more information about booking a small paid advert,

please contact us on Tel: 01530 267344 or email your enquiry to the email address above).

ST. DENYS CHURCHIBSTOCKSUPER SUMMER SALE!Saturday 30th June.

1.00pm. – 4.00pm.

In the Avenue(weather permitting)or in the Church.

Tombola • Refreshments • Cakes Books • Jigsaws • Nearly New Clothes

BROOM LEYS CHORAL SOCIETYSUMMER CONCERTWith the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra

Saturday 30th June at 7.30pm

Ibstock Community College

Tickets: £10.00

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LYNDA’S 45th ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING & RUMMAGE SALEWednesday, 20th June.

NEW TIMES 10.00am – 2.30pm at 3 Manor Road, Heather.

Stalls: Books, Cakes, Raffle, DVD’s & CD’s, 50/50 draw, Tombola, Good Jumble, White Elephant, Jigsaw Puzzles, Jewellery, and much more...

Refreshments available.

Donations for any stall can be left at 3 Manor Road, Heather (Tel: 01530 260016) or 14 Cotsmore Close, Heather.

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WE LOVE OUR PETS ❤ WE LOVE OUR PETS WE LOVE OUR PETS ❤ WE LOVE OUR PETS

All pet related services tend to be busier in the summer months, whether it is pet-friendly accommodation, pet travel specialists, pet sitters, boarding kennels or other holiday-related pet activities. Making your bookings well in advance avoids stress and possible disappointment. So, sort out your plans as early as possible to give yourself the widest range of options and the best value.

If you are planning to send your pet to a boarding establishment, there are a few simple rules to follow to ensure your peace of mind, in the knowledge that you pet is in capable and caring hands. It is essential to first check that it is reputable. If possible, go and have a look around yourself and check that they have the qualifications to care for your pet in the way that you would want them to. It is also important to ensure that your pet has all the necessary inoculations. If vaccinations have gone out of date, your pet could be refused entry to the boarding premises at the last minute.

Having your pet minded in a home environment can be a good alternative. Your pet dog or cat is used to living it’s life in a family set up, with freedom to go where they wish, when they wish, with people constantly interacting with them. This can be in someone else’s

home or in your own home.

You may decide to ask a friend or relative to care for a pet, but there are also professional pet carers who will undertake this job. This can work well, especially for independent-minded cats or for sociable dogs who are easy for people to look after in their own homes.

If you do decide upon the ‘home-boarding’ option, it is advisable to check that the service providers are licensed, as required by law. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people offering this service that are not licensed and pet owners are not always aware of this requirement.

The ideal that you are seeking, and which you should be able to find, is that your pet ends up having as enjoyable holiday break as yourself. If you plan carefully and thoughtfully, then this is a realistic goal.

We seem to have waited a long time for it, but summer is eventually here! Time to think about packing our bags and heading off for a break. The holiday is booked, new summer outfits packed, sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hats at the ready; but, hang on to your flip-flops a minute! Have you made plans for your pet’s holiday care? After all, they deserve a great holiday too!

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Poor Bertie was a happy little parrot until, sadly, his owner passed away. The stress of losing his best friend caused Bertie to start plucking his feathers and he ended up in the sad state you see now.

Plucking is quite common in captive parrots and can be caused by simple things such as children, other pets, poor diet, losing a friend or of course it could be an illness. Any plucking should be a visit to your avian vet for a check up.

At Coalville Pet Supplies (sister company to Midland Parrots) we often see parrots that have plucked their own feathers. Generally, the first thing we hear from people is that he has been mistreated and of course pass judgement on the owner and usually accusing them of cruelty to the bird.

More often this is not the case at all, and plucking is usually caused by the causes mentioned above or even a deficiency of something such as calcium. Parrots are very intelligent and emotional birds that can live for 50 years plus.

In Bertie’s case the owners son made the right decision to find the little chap a caring, forever home and he has now settled down to a happy life here at Midland Parrots where he gets the love and attention he needs.

We need to always remember that some families don’t want pets or perhaps the condition of the house is that they cannot keep animals. So let us not judge. Bertie may or may not get some feathers back, but he will always be cared for and just be Bertie.

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Reliable, Affordable, LocalContinuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’...

Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. The actual word answer will be shown on page 31. Woof - have fun!

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Ruffle’s Walks – crayon rubbingsRuffle walked towards the station. He could see Eric sitting on one of the green benches on the station platform with blank sheetS of papers on his knees and some on the floor.

Eric had volunteered to organise an activity for the children’s party that weekend – where the Children and grandchildren of the people who worked on the railway came for a day of fun. But try as he might, Eric just couldn’t think of something interesting and unusual for the children to do.

Ruffle trotted over to Eric, stepping on one of the sheets of paper lying on the floor.

‘Ruffle!’ exclaimed Eric. ‘Look what you’ve donE. You’ve made a perfect dirty pawprint right in the middle of the sheet…Wait a minute!’

Eric suddenly jumped up. ‘That’s it! A quiz for the children based on identifying objects from rubbings. Thank you Ruffle!’

Ruffle wagged his tail. He wasn’t surE what he’d done to please Eric, but whatever it was – Eric liked it!

Eric quickly got to work rubbing crayon over plain sheets that he placed on all sorts of surfaces around the station: the bricks on the station wall, the wooden Bench, the footplate of the green engine, the bark on one of the large trees near the bridge. Ruffle patiently followed Eric around the station as he collected a variety of rubbings.

‘That’s the last one done! I will number each one and the children will Have to guess what the things/places are from the rubbings,’ explained Eric. ‘And the last one for them to identify…will be your paw print, Ruffle!’

Ruffle wagged his tail agaiN at Eric. It sounded as though the activity day would be just fine!

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Why not organise your own crayon rubbings quiz? See what unusual objects you could take rubbings of to test your friends and family – perhaps you might even find a paw…!

Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 7 letters. The answer is on page 31.

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FREE stairlift assessmentWe pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment,carried out in the comfort of your own home.Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit ourshowroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any ofour stairlifts on display.

We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and donot align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This givesus great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options tosuit individual client requirements, even in the mostchallenging of complex situations within a home. Alongwith our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a rangeof associated products to help with varying disabilities,such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track hoists,rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and mobilityscooters.

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C H A R I T Y C H A M P I O N SOPTICIANS HOST CHARITY CAKE SALE IN COALVILLEAN OPTICIANS in Coalville raised more than £60 for Cancer Research UK with a bake off themed cake sale, as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

The team at Specsavers in Belvoir Shopping Centre offered delicious sweet and chocolatey treats in return for donations.

Store director, Shailan Ruparelia, comments: ‘Staff had great fun channelling their inner bakers, and the cakes went down a treat for customers and

passers-by.

‘We understand the difficulties faced by cancer sufferers and so supporting this charity is something we all bought into. We’d like to say a big thanks to the local community, who always do all they can to support us with our fundraising efforts.’

Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest independent cancer research charity and aims to save lives by researching new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Stand Up to Cancer is an annual fundraising campaign, run by Cancer Research UK, that aims to raise awareness and funds to increase the progress and developments of life-saving cancer research.

To make a donation visit Specsavers at 29 Belvoir Shopping Centre, Coalville, LE67 3XF, call 01530 817178 or go to www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/coalville

The organisers of the ‘Craft and Vintage Fair’ at Ravenstone wish to thank everyone who supported them on what was a wonderful day and a very successful event. A total of £230 was raised for the tower fund at St John’s church, Heather.

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IBSTOCK PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

The next meetings of your Parish Council will be held on

Tuesday 5th June 2018 and Tuesday 3rd July 2018

commencing at 7.00pm at Battram Access Centre, Battram

until further notice.

All members of the public welcome.

www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org.ibstock

Tel: 01530 261475 / 07855 565936

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FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST?Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking.(Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)

Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”?

A) The two essential ingredients of a Hawaiian pizza

B) Rashers cooked over the fire?

C) Pink seafood drink…. for starters? (cryptic)

D) Sodium chloride and dilute acetic acid

THE ODD ONE OUT!ACROSS1. Seafarer (7)4. Attain (5)7. Catlike mammal (5)9. Type of rock (7)10. Respire (7)11. Gaze (5)12. Resembling a horse (6)14. Unit of time (6)18. Pandemonium (5)20. Melodious (7)22. Elusive (7)23. Fibbing (5)24. Foe (5)25. Distinguished (7)

DOWN1. Gruesome (7)2. Variety show (5)3. Elevated (6)4. Parts of a ladder (5)5. Fruit (7)6. Precipitance (5)8. Colossus (5)13. Unwitting (7)15. Tripod (5)16. Joy (7)17. Hinder (6)18. Pancake (5)19. Glossy (5)21. Percussion instrument (5)

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➤ Boiler installation, service & repairs Gas & LPG➤ Central heating systems➤ Plumbing for new builds & renovations➤ All drainage jobs undertaken➤ Gas fire installations & inspections➤ Complete bathroom & kitchen installations undertaken➤ Free, no obligation quotations

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Tel: 07989 691770www.secondlookphotography.co.uk

Ibstock Business Centre57 High StreetIbstockLE67 6LH

UK Passport Photos£5.50

Second Look Photography

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Contact Gary on Tel: 01530 262400 for details of SPECIAL OFFERS to discuss your individual requirementsHigh Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6LH

High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel. 01530 262400SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS

REGULAR EVENTS AND CLASSES: MONDAY Mosaic Disability Services – 9.30am-3.30pm. Bridget Smith on (0116) 2318720 or (07912) 480959.Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm-8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367.

TUESDAY Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am-12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812201 or 07792 840948, e.mail: richard.page44@outlook.com for further details.Young Pathfinders – 5.00pm-6.30pm. The adventure starts here! Aged 5-14 years. Call Craig on 0330 660 0637 or text on 0772 704735, e.mail: survival@youngpathfinders.comCircuit Training – 6.45pm-7.45pm. Jack Willett-Marshall on (07428) 183864 or (01530) 263499.Tai Chi – 8.00pm–9.00pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480684.

WEDNESDAY 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am-10.30am. A specially designed program to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367.Falls Prevention Class – 1.30pm-3.00pm. Run by N.W.L.D.C. Please contact Chris Mawbey on 01530 454785 or email: christopher.mawbey@lwleicestershire.gov.uk for more information or just pop along.‘FITSTEPS’ – 6.00pm-7.00pm. Fitness that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331041 or e.mail: rosemarydebney@gmail.comPalace Players – 7.30pm-9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on (01530) 262400 for more details.

THURSDAY Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm-3.00pm. Contact Sue Townsend on (01530) 8343239.‘Weightwatchers’ class – 5.45pm-8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281831 or e.mail jwyld@weight-watchers.co.uk

FRIDAY Tai Chi – 10.00am-11.00am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.Children’s Dance Classes – Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) 121442 or office@rochelle-dance.comMONTHLY BINGO – NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY! MAY’S PALACE BINGO IS ON FRIDAY 25th MAY. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY Community Morning at the Palace. Every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally 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, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

FORTHCOMING EVENTSTICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any event, please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability). Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

Friday 1st June - FILM NIGHT - ‘THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI’ (R). After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs, leading into her town, with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

Saturday 2nd June - PALACE SOCIAL DANCE Doors & bar open at 7.00pm with dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00.

Friday 8th June & Saturday 9th June – THE PALACE PLAYERS present ‘The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth’, a hilarious comedy by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr. If you have seen and enjoyed ‘The play that goes wrong’ or ‘Peter Pan goes wrong’, then you will love this play! Never known for their lack of ambition, the ladies (and gentlemen) of the fictitious Farndale Avenue Dramatic Society stage Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy in their own inimitable style. The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 available in advance from The Palace or Ibstock Business Centre Tel: 01530 267300 or purchase on the door subject to availability. Tickets can be reserved on the telephone.

Saturday 9th June - LEICESTERSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST EXHIBITION organised by Dr Pam Fisher Tel 0116 252 5722. In The Centenary Room, from 10.00am –12 noon, as part of the Palace’s Community Morning.

Saturday 16th June – TABLE TOP SALE - 10am to 12 noon - as part of the Palace’s Community Mornings. Please phone Gary on (01530) 262400 to book a stall.

Friday 22nd June - FILM NIGHT - ‘DARKEST HOUR’ (PG13) In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean a humiliating defeat for Britain and its empire. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

Saturday 23rd June - PELENNA VALLEY WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR in concert. This world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make a welcome return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Wednesday 27th June - THE PALACE WINE CLUB wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place.

Friday 29th June - PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm!

WIN 2 FREE TICKETS for June’s film night at Ibstock Palace

The Palace, Ibstock presents the film

‘Darkest Hour’ on Friday 22nd June

(See the Palace events diary for more details)

QUESTION:Which actor gives an award winning performance

as Winston Churchill in this film?Telephone or email your answer to the question below to Hannah or Jayne on 01530 267344 or info@yourcommunityvoice.net to have a chance of

winning TWO FREE tickets for the film night at The Palace, one of the oldest surviving cinemas in the country.

First correct entry drawn from the ‘Community Voice Hat’ will be the lucky winner!

FOOTBALL RESULTSELLISTOWN FCTuesday 15th May ELLISTOWN 1 BARLESTONE ST GILES 2 A good end of season tussle.

Saturday 19th May ELLISTOWN FC 2 FC KHALSA 5 Better finishing won this one.

Friends of Newton Burgoland School Registered Charity No. 1096188

Summer Fair

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Freeentry–allwelcome.

Refreshments,Raffle,TeddyTombola,TuckShop,WaterorWine?,Sidestalls&games,Inflatablefun,

Festivalfacepainting&glittertattoos,BBQ,2ndhandbooks/DVDs,churchcraftladies

plusmuchmore.

Joinusforafunfilledafternoon!

‘Friends of Newton Burgoland School’

Ibstock • Ellistown • Heather • Swepstone • Newton Burgoland • Donington-Le-Heath

Battram • Ravenstone • Hugglescote • Bagworth • Packington • Snarestone

Ibstock & surrounding areas

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St Denys pupils get active and ‘arty’ for Summer!Year 2 pupils recently returned from their residential trip to Sherwood Forest with lots of happy memories to share. Meanwhile, back at school, every pupil participated in an outdoor assembly, in which they displayed their country dancing skills to their families, including a colourful, traditional Maypole dance. This annual workshop is always popular with the pupils and provides an unusual incentive to get active.In May, pupils came to school in their ‘favourite shoes’, to celebrate ‘Happy Shoesday’ as part of a national initiative aimed at encouraging children to walk to school. All donated money will be given to Living Streets who are the charity behind this fantastic scheme.

Pupils will be getting ‘arty’ at the beginning of June with an ‘Arts Week’; whilst later in the month, by way of contrast, children will have the opportunity to sample a wide range of sports, as part of ‘International Sports Week’.

St Denys main fundraising event of the year, the Summer Fair, will be taking place on 3rd July with a variety of stalls, tombolas and refreshments and the annual sponsored walk around the school field will also be taking place, with the aim of raising funds for the school.

• Same Great Products • Same Great ServiceAs we launch our new and improved Shop at Home Service, we havemanaged to reduce our overheads significantly – allowing us to passon savings directly to our customers, who we have served in Ibstockand the surrounding areas for the past 5 years.

• Even Better Prices! • Unbeatable Savings!

Provide any High Street quotation and we will beat it!

Ibstock Flooring & BlindsTel • 01530 264210 • Mobile: 07506 580555Email • descrane@virginmedia.com8 Laud Close • Ibstock • Leicestershire LE67 6NL

Ibstock Flooring & Blindshave gone mobile! ( v

Voted Best Small Business

CARPETS

www.chrystecarpets.co.uk

Our opening times are:Monday 9.00 am till 5.30pmTuesday 9.00 am till 5.30pmWednesday ClosedThursday 9.00 am till 5.30pmFriday 9.00 am till 5.30pmSaturday 8.30 am till 3.00pmSunday Closed

Closed every Bank Holiday and between 1-2pm for lunch on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Large selection of carpets at our new premises.

Our new address is: Unit 6, Vulcan Court, Hermitage Industrial Estate, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FWTel: 01530 813522. Email: chrystecarpets@btconnect.com

KATS ANTIQUE VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES CENTRE

1500 sq ft over 2 floors of antique, vintage and collectables including quality gold and silver jewellery

at trade prices, coins, clocks, hand painted furniture, stamps, pictures, militaria, china, glass, furniture,

kitchenalia, giftware and much more.

ALSO WANTED• All Gold & Silver Jewellery Including Scrap & Broken Items• We pay more the highest prices in the area. • Costume Jewellery • All Coins • Militaria & Medals • Stamps • Watches • Silver & Silver Plate• All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture.

Free valuations everyday - Over 40 years experience

50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EEFind us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays

10.00am - 4.00pm home visits available

CALL 07792974309Public car park to rear of shop

Free parking from 3pm everyday and all day Sunday

Environmentally Friendly chalk and mineral paint. It is Zero VOC & Solvent Free with no odour.

We can also paint your own tired furniture. Please ask for more details.

As Seen

On TV3 Years

Trading Here

Old furniture gets a new lease of life at Up-Cycled Vintage ChicSharing the same premises at 50 High Street Coalville, Up–Cycled Vintage Chic is an integral part of Kats Antique Vintage and Collectible centre. Here, this wonderful business transforms old furniture into amazing new pieces.

Marie Davenport is a specialist at restoring pieces of furniture that has seen better days and the results can be astounding. With a natural artistic flair Marie began restoring furniture eight years ago and her passion for the art is evident when you speak to her.

‘You need to know what you want the result to be, and of course preparation is everything plus using the correct products’ she says. And in the shop she supplies the full range of top class products from ‘FRENCHIC’ including paint and waxes right through to brushes and finishing coats.

As well as supplying furniture for the shop, Marie also takes on outside commissions and these are increasing as her reputation expands. Marie also runs Beginners Workshops where she can pass on her expertise and passion for the craft and she says that with a little guidance anyone with a scrap of artistic flair can create something amazing that will be treasured for many years.

Some people call this craft up – cycling but after looking at some of her finished pieces perhaps a better term would be ‘re- invigorating’. The feedback on her work has been second to none and to view her work it would be worthwhile viewing her Facebook

page on Kats Antique Vintage & Collectibles Centre.

Better still, why not call in at the shop and see the actual products themselves and perhaps join her workshop.

PLEASE CALL OR MESSAGE ME ON

07845 288324All aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home

FORMERLY OF ‘HAIR BY JOSEPHINE’

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Lakeside Wills & Financial Services Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf (WWF) Ltd. Registered in England 7891401. Registered Address: Princess Caroline House, 1 High Street, 1st Floor, Southend on Sea SS1 1JE

Now at the Ibstock Business Centre, 57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LH, orhome visits at a time to suit your needs

What we do:

• Wills - Your Wants and Wishes

• Lasting Powers of Attorney - Who will make my decisions?

• Protective Property Trusts - A Solid Foundation

• Prepaid Funeral Plans - It’s all taken care of

Contact Sue Stanyarde: sue@lakesidewills.co.uk • w: lakesidewills.co.uk

Ibstock Office No: 01530 814689 • Mobile: 07826 097079

Est. 1979

All building work undertakenExtensions & AlterationsUPVC Facias, Soffits and Conservatories

07831 452563 or 01530 260542www.greenbuilderheather.co.uk

Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltdstation road • ibstock • leicester • LE67 6JJ

Tel: 01530 263111 • Fax: 01530 262584

Laser Alignment Alloy Wheels Accessories Suspension Servicing Exhausts Brakes Tyres

Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-1pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Jeff Fowkes Wheels ltd only settle for top of the range equipment and standards. Our equipment includes a 4 Wheel 3-D Laser Aligner and top of the range Hoffman balancers.

We have been in business for over 30 years and this knowledge sets us aside from many others.

We can cater for most vehicles in our workshop facility and have an extensive showroom of alloy wheels and accessories.

Heather St Johns FCRavenstone RoadHeather LE67 2QJ

ROOM HIRE AVAILABLE FOR:

WEDDINGSBIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIESCHRISTENINGS

FUNERALSCORPORATE FUNCTIONS

Please contact:Mick on 07831 511552 or Karen on 07824 777547 for availability and rates

DPT Gardening Services

• Grass Cutting • Strimming • Fencing • Staining • Hedges and Trees Trimmed • Turf Laying • Laying Stone and Slate • Weeding • Weed Spraying • All types of planting • Garden Clearance.

ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING WORK DONE.

FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS

PHONE NOW FOR A QUOTATIONTelephone: 01530 480291 Mobile: 07909 912277 Or Email: dazo_14@hotmail.co.uk

email: peterstockton45@gmail.com(ask Deb or Pete Stockton for a FREE quote incl. Sundays)

T: 01827 830391 or 07973 364478

Aerial, Satellite or phone problems solvedRepairs could cost as little as £20Sky, Virgin, BT Vision Magic Eyes from £50 (watch them in another room and control from there).

Extra digital or satellite points from £50

Extra phone sockets from £70

We now supply and

from as little as £95

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR OAP CUSTOMERSCall us today...

Plasma & LCD installs (cable hiding our speciality) from £70

Digital Aerials from £70

Sky installs & upgrades

LOCALFAMILY

BUSINESS

• Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours• Safe and non-toxic• Fully insured• Oriental rugs / leather cleaning

Don’t just have a clean carpet - Have a Spotless one!

Tel • 01530 587242spotlesslycleancarpets.co.ukMain Street • Newton Burgoland

Ask us toclean 3 roomsand we’ll clean

the 4th forFREE

YOUR LOCAL LAW FIRM, WORKING SUCCESSFULLY ON YOUR BEHALF FOR OVER 90 YEARS.

Vickki RidgwayI am here to listen, support and advise you through the process of making a claim. With more than 20 years’ experience in winning cases and recovering maximum compensation, your claim is safe in my hands.

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0116 255 1811 email: vridgway@josiahhincks.co.uk

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PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SPECIALISTS

CUT OUT AND KEEP TRADE DIRECTORY

We have received this picture from Ibstock Historical Society, showing an enamel sign or badge, bearing the initials M.C.L.C.C Ibstock District. This is a real mystery, as even the Historical Society members have been unable to determine what the initials stand for! So, can anyone out there shed some light on this, please?

Some suggestions that we have come up with here at the Community Voice office include; ‘Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Club’, Ibstock District or ‘Mrs Cooper’s Lonely Cats Club, Ibstock District!!

We are sure that you will have some much more sensible and hopefully, more accurate, suggestions! We feel sure it will be familiar to someone, who will be able to tell us the exact origin of this piece of local historic memorabilia and which bygone group it represents.

BANG ON!Last month, we featured a photograph of a mystery object and asked if any of our readers knew what it was. We are very grateful to Mr John Bond, who not only identified the object, but was also able to provide us with a very comprehensive and informative description;

“The mystery object is an explosives powder tin. It would have been used in the coal mines. Before going into the mine, the miner would collect his allocated amount of explosive to be used that shift. The surface building where the explosives were stored was called the Powder Magazine; the Magazine still stands at (the site) of Snibston mine. Two types of explosive were in common use; Unigel and Dynagex, one for blasting stone and the other for blasting coal. Obviously, the more powerful was for the stone. Both explosives were manufactured by Nobel’s Explosives Company.”

We also asked for similar photos, to see if we could baffle you completely. As always, we had a great response so see the article to the right for this month’s ‘Mystery Object’.

Colledge’s Florist24 Silver Street, Whitwick LE67 5ETTel: 01530 832440

Heather St Johns FCVenue HireTel: Mick on 07831 511552 or Karen on 07824 777547

Jonathan James MasseyGardener, Painter & Decorator, General HandymanTel: 01530 262972 or 07581107402

Jar ElectricalElectrical ContractorsTel: 01530 263499 or 07702 325904

Lakeside Wills and Financial Services Ltd57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LHTel: 01530 814689 or 07826 097079

Pet DeliPet Shop5a Brook Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1HATel: 01530 417484

The Post House Bed & Breakfast118-120 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LJTel: 01530 261610

Robert J Dutton LtdPlumbing & Heating Services2 Springfield Road, Shepshed LE12 9QPTel: 01509 502402

AN INITIAL PROBLEM....

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SATURDAY 23 AND SUNDAY 24 JUNECOALVILLE PARK, LONDON ROAD, COALVILLE, LE67 3JB

North West Leicestershire District Council presents

MUSIC AND PICNICIN THE PARK

FREE ENTRY

Please bring something to sit on and be prepared for the weather!

Contact 01530 454604

Please use town centre car parkswww.nwleics.gov.uk/whatson

Programme subject to change

SUNDAY 12NOON - 5.30PM

Bel Canto Youth Choir – formed from several schools in the Coalville Family of Schools | Desford Colliery Band - top class brass band | Justice Beach – classic jazz and swing hits | Idle Empire – Indie folk band | 80s Sensation Soul - funk and disco

Community and charity stalls | Coalville Miners’ Gala marquees | Baby Big Top Circus | Children’s rides | Family entertainment and activities | Food and drink

FEATURING COALVILLE MINERS’ GALA marquees showcasing the area’s heritage through the work of local historical and heritage groups, parading of the miner’s banner and part sponsorship of the Desford Colliery Band’s performance. Part of The Leicestershire Coal Industry Welfare Trust Fund.

Andy B Goode - 50s and 60s singer | Strife of Riley – jazz with a hint of swing and big band | Ashby Big Band – 1940s Glenn Miller style

Sit, relax, listen and be entertained | Food and drink available

SATURDAY 6PM - 9.30PM

Strife of Riley

Baby Big Top Circus

Entertainment area

Justice Beach

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Live music and entertainment programme at Music and Picnic in the Park...

SATURDAY 23 JUNE

6.00pm Andy B Goode - 50s, 60s singer

6.55pm Strife of Riley - jazz, swing

8.00pm Ashby Big band - Glenn Miller themed

SUNDAY 24 JUNE

12 noon Bel Canto Schools Choir

12.45pm Desford Colliery Brass band

2.05pm Justice Beach

3.05pm 80’s Sensation tribute Band

4.30pm Idle Empire band

There will also be family shows throughout the afternoon in the Baby Big Top Circus Tent, and in the performance area by George Orange - the man on the moon, Expressions Dance Studio and Storm Dance Academy. Look out for the stilt walkers with their balloons and bubbles too! For further details call 01530 454604.

High Level of interest from house buyers at “Woodstone Meadow” in Ravenstone.

Located on Heather Lane the developer offers a range of 3, 4, and 5 bed homes which are nestled on the southern outskirts of the charming Leicestershire village of Ravenstone. This development will give potential homebuyers the chance to become part of a thriving local community.

The new show home ,Plot 20 “The Buckingham “ Which is a 5 bed detached with double garage illustrates the attention to detail and quality finishes that goes into each Williams homes development. It is also typical of the houses at Woodstone meadow each one specially designed to cater for the modern family lifestyle and to blend in with life in Ravenstone.

All the houses at Woodstone Meadow benefit from fully fitted kitchens with ceramic floor tiles and a range of Quality Bosch appliances including ceramic induction hob, Single electric oven and microwave/ oven combi, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The bathrooms and en-suites are luxuriously designed and are fitted with Ideal Standard sanitary ware

with quality chrome fittings. Chrome towel radiators and porcelanosa ceramic wall tiles.

Ian Anderson Sales director of Williams Homes said “We are very excited with the first release of New Homes at woodstone Meadow and we have received a high level of interest with 5 of the first phase already reserved, so I would encourage keen house buyers that they visit the onsite sales team at our marketing suite and find out more about the development and what we have to offer.”

WILLIAMS HOMES AT RAVENSTONE

• The marketing Suite will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10-30 till 4-30,

• To keep up to date with the latest availability from Williams Homes please visit the website at www.williamshomes.co.uk or to make an appointment to view please contact our sales team on 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402, Help to Buy is available to assist keen house hunters

LWelcome to Ibstock Tile & Bathroom Ltd.A family run business, ran by Sadie and Mark, take advantage of the free car park facing the showroom. Call in and visit our showroom, we will be happy to help with any of your requirements, we look forward to seeing you!

Monday 9am-4pmTuesday 9am-4pm

Wednesday 9am-1pmThursday 9am-4pm

Friday 9am-4pmSaturday 9am-1pm

OPENING TIMESOPENING TIMES

100’s of floor and wall tiles to choose from, ceramic and porcelain, special kitchen tile displays... all at very competitive prices. Brochures available to take away, call in

today to see our new display!

Now follow us on Facebook, for more offers and up to date news.

COME & SEE OUR NEW TILE SHOWROOM

Scope, a smooth twist on the metro tile trend, these tiles come in a mix of subtle neutral colours.

Atelier wood effect porcelain floor tiles these tiles will create the authentic appearance of natural wood.

• 24 Hour service available day or night• Arrangements made in the comfort of

your own home• Tailored funerals to suit your requirements• Private viewing suites• Pre-paid funeral plans• Wills and estate management service• Memorials & monumental work undertaken

Fresh-cut flowers and floral tributes by Stinsons Fleurs. Call 01530 569379.

Direct Cremation Service. For those who ask for a simple send off. £1495 all inclusive. Call 01530 569246 ~ 24 Hour service.

Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors

Exclusive Development of 4 & 5 Bedroom Detached

Homes

All Enquiries please contact 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402 sales@williamshomes.co.uk

WOODSTONE MEADOW Heather Lane - Ravenstone

LE67 2AH www.williamshomes.co.uk

SHOW HOME OPEN Friday to Monday 10.30am till 4.30pm

Assisted Scheme

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Quality Day Trips

Great Day Trips from Roberts Travel Group

VISIT WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTINGS

2018 BROCHURE NOW OUT!

OVER 150 HOLIDAYS

Call 01530 816425 for a brochure or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk for our full selection of day trips and holidays

TRAVEL GROUP

June

Sat 16th BBC Gardeners World Live & The Good Food Show at Birmingham NEC £40Sat 16th Princess Diana Kensington £46Sun 17th Sir Winston Churchill’s Childhood Home: Blenheim Palace & Gardens £40Sun 17th Chester City £23Thu 21st London’s Covent Garden £25Thu 21st London West End Show: Mousetrap (Agathie Christie legendary ‘whodunit’) £89Thu 21st London West End Show: Kiss Me Kate (Based on Shakespeare taming of the shrew) £98Thu 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners Life Story and her rise to fame) £85Sat 23rd Midsummer Murder’s Guided Tour £39Sun 24th Woburn Abbey House & Garden Show £39Sat 30th Mystery Seaside Tour £25

JulySun 1st Ely Aquafest £22Sun 1st Shanties on the Streamer “All aboard the Danny” £79Sun 1st Stratford upon Avon’s River Festival £22Sat 7th RHS Hampton Court Flower Show £57Sat 7th Woodhall Spa “1940’s Weekend” £25Sun 8th Cotswolds & Cream Tea £29Sun 8th York Medieval City £25Sat 14th Skegness £22Sat 14th RAF Fairford Air Tattoo £69

Sun 15th Scarborough Seaside £25Tue 17th Windsor or Legoland £25Wed 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Terracotta Warriors £47Fr 20th Haworth and the Bornte’s Parsonage £25Sat 21st RHS Tatton Park Flower Show £48Sat 21st London Hyde Park £25Sat 21st London West End Show: Matilda £109Sat 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners Life Story and her rise to fame) £105Sun 22nd Skegness Seaside £22Mon 23rd Leamington Spa or Warwick Castle £22Wed 25th Sandringham Flower Show £36Thu 26th Chester City £23Thu 26th Chester Zoo £45Fri 27th Harry Potter Studio Tour £66Sat 28th Southend on Sea Seaside £25Sun 29th Weston-super-Mare Seaside £23

AugustWed 1st Cambridge Cathedral City £22Thu 2nd Newark Antiques Fair (Largest Antique Fair in Europe) £32Fri 3rd Lincoln Cathedral City £22Sat 4th Kew Garden’s Dragon Trail £43Sat 4th Buckingham Palace Staterooms £55Sun 5th Skegness Seaside £22Sun 5th BBC’s Country file Live at Blenheim Palace £55Thu 9th Hull City of Culture £23

Thu 9th Hull: The Deep Aquarium (Huge aquarium with over 3000 creatures) £39Fri 10th Wells next the Sea £23Sat 11th London Postal Museum £42Sat 11th London Zoo £59Sun 12th Bletchley Park - Home of the Enigma Code £39Tue 14th Wensleydale Railway Steam Train with Afternoon tea £79Fri 17th Whitby Seaside £25Sat 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Terracotta Warriors £47Sat 18th London Hyde Park £25Sat 18th London West End Show: Strictly Ballroom £109Sat 18th London West End Show: Les Miserables £119Sat 18th London West End Show: Aladdin £119Sun 19th Southport Flower Show £49Sun 19th Southport Seaside £25Thu 23rd Llandudno Seaside £25Sat 25th Skegness Seaside £22Sun 26th Hunstanton Seaside £22Mon 27th Black Country Living Museum “Commemorating the first World War” £36

ROBERTS HOLIDAYS HAVE A RANGE OF VISITS TO LIVERPOOL AND THE TERRACOTTA ARMY, FROM DAY TRIPS TO 3 DAY BREAKS.

DAY TRIPS including ENTRANCE TO THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION - £47.00 departing: 15th June, 22nd July, 18th August, 6th September, 28th September, Saturday 20th October.

2 DAY BREAKS including dinner, bed and breakfast, cruise on the River Mersey, and ENTRANCE TO THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION - costs from just £165 departing: 13 July (£165), 28 September (£165), Saturday 6 October (£185).

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For over 2,000 years, an underground army of life-sized terracotta warriors secretly guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, until a chance discovery in 1974 unlocked the mysteries of a vanished empire. Roberts Holidays are offering you the opportunity to visit Liverpool’s National Museum and the unmissable exhibition showcasing objects from one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. The exhibition features ten life-size figures from the First Emperor’s burial pit, including one horse, amongst more than 180 spectacular artefacts from museums across Shaanxi Province excavated over the last 40 years from the Imperial Mausoleum and selected tombs - more than half of which have never been on show in the UK before. These spectacular artefacts will shed light on the Emperor’s pursuit of immortality and show how he prepared for the afterlife, as well as help us to understand more about everyday life in China more than two thousand years ago.

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BUDDING archaeologists are being invited to dig deep and uncover history with Market Bosworth Society’s Community Archaeological dig. Held on the 21st and 22nd of July, it is set to be the second dig of the planned two-year project, with last year’s event yielding over 80kg of historic finds. Nigel Palmer, chairman of the society, has urged anyone interested to visit the website to find out more. He said: “The page will also lead you to last year’s reports produced by Mathew Morris, of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services, our partners. “You can also watch the brilliant DVD ‘Pits, Pots and Pipes’ (my challenge is to find anyone not smiling). “Don’t miss out on the fun. If you don’t want to volunteer but want to see what we are doing, you will also be able to visit some of the pits and see history being discovered right before your eyes.” 25 more test pits will be dug in different locations around the town, and there will be an archaeology festival on Saturday on the Parish Field, Park Street, in Market Bosworth, which will give visitors the opportunity to make a Medieval tile, watch a flint-knapper at work, see finds and artefacts from last year and watch metal detectorists at work.

For more information, visit www.marketbosworthsociety.com/bosworth-links and, if you would like to get involved, fill in a volunteer form.

Last chance to take part in something truly amazing. Come and be a time traveller!

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Sunday 3rd June: 10.30am All age worship

Sat 16 June: 10.00am – noon St Denys at The Palace Tombola

Sat 30th June: 10.00am – noon Grand Sale in Church Avenue

Every Tues: 1.30pm – 3.00pm (term time) ‘Little Fishes’

Weekly Mother and Toddler group

Weds 13th June: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Chat & Craft at the Church

Fri 22nd June: 3.30pm – 5.30pm ‘Messy Church’ at St Denys School

FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE: Come and worship the Lord with us on the first Sunday in every month at 10.00am. Our gatherings are fairly informal.

THURSDAY ART CLASS: Between 7.00pm and 9.00pm.

THE MONTHLY PRAISE MEETING: First Saturday in every month at 3.00pm. Enjoy a lively time of singing, encouragement, fellowship, testimonies and uplifting messages.

Bardon Park Chapel, Shaw Lane, Bardon, Coalville LE67 1TD.

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For more details on any of the above please contact: Richard Norburn on Tel: 01530 242526.

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PS 755 Garry JohnsonBardon Safer Neighbourhood Team, Coalville Police Station, Leicestershire Police, Leics LE67 3QGEmail: garry.johnson@leicestershire.pnn.police.ukTel: 0116 2222222 extn 3017 • www.leics.police.uk

I am PCSO 6596 Rose and I am a Harm Reduction officer based at Coalville police station my role involves supporting vulnerable individuals and key locations which have become frequent victims of crime or Anti Social Behaviour, ASB.

My aim in my Harm reduction role is to reduce and mitigate risk to persons and locations.

I have a number of repeat locations and persons which I manage on a daily basis, I do this by working with partner agencies such as the local council, social services, and housing authorities to address concerns or issues and deal with victims and perpetrators appropriately.

On a typical shift I commence my duties and look through the recent reports to evaluate any recent intelligence or crimes and the impact they may have on potential victims or communities,

from there if I am not visiting victims I am in contact with most suitable agency to deal with the situation.

Some of my work often revolves around working with victims of Domestic violence, Alcohol and Drug misuse which are all sensitive subjects and are often linked with one another requiring more than one approach.

A lot of problems police get called to can be dealt with by having a better understanding and communication with the people that live in or at that location and the neighbourhood that surround them. I work with local residents to identify problem areas and addressing these according.

By doing this the demand and threats are reduced where harm risk was high in the past.

PCSO Lynette Rose

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HOW FAR DOES YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE TRAVEL?Here at The Community Voice, we love to find out just how far our magazine travels, especially in the approaching holiday season.

Last year, Mr and Mrs Bott of Thringstone, enthusiastically took up our challenge and travelled over 1500 miles, accompanied by their copy of the magazine! So, if you find yourself reading The Community Voice whilst relaxing in some quintessential English seaside town, sight-seeing in some exotic spot or even on a snow covered peak, please let us know! Not that we wouldn’t take you at your word, of course, but photographic evidence is required! A prize will be, once again, awarded to the owner of most travelled copy.

Happy travelling!

THE BENEFITS OF ‘THE SCIATIC PAIN RELIEF CUSHION’A sciatica relief cushion, designed by local Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist, Ian Garfield, was launched at The Back Pain Show in Birmingham, back in 2017. Through a combination of Ian’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology and his engineering design skills, he developed the first prototype for the sciatic pain relief device. From this prototype, with the specialist knowledge of his co-directors, and patient feedback, he went on to develop the Sciatic Pain Relief Cushion.

Mrs M. of Ibstock has this to say about the effectiveness of the aid;

“Until about 8 months ago, I had more or less resigned myself to the ‘fact’ that I had

to put-up with the pain in my legs and back. I surmised that it was most likely ‘due to my age’ or hereditary; the usual suspects! I had become accepting of a certain amount of pain, particularly at night and after sitting or standing for any length of time. I just kept taking the tablets and hoping for the best!

However, I have discovered that it doesn’t have to be like that! I went along to see Ian at Rossendale Healing Hands for a massage and he introduced the Sciatic Pain Relief Cushion to me. He explained that the cushion allows gentle stretching of the sciatic nerve whilst sitting, without the pressure. I now use it for sleeping and sitting on, particularly on long car or coach journeys. I used to get out of bed or emerge from the car feeling about twice my actual age, but now I feel very little discomfort or stiffness, if any, in either my back or my legs.

Together, with a regular massage and the use of my sciatic cushion, my range and ease of movement has been increased and rendered virtually pain-free. This has enabled me to participate in much more physical exercise, such as walking and swimming and has, thereby, enhanced my general well-being.”

Market Bosworth Country Show will be holding Shetland pony and Pony Club show jumping classes at this year’s Show as well as those for side saddle riders and heavy horses. There will be cattle, sheep and pigs to see and stroke.

Dogs are central to this year’s entertainment with a fun dog show and displays by Nuneaton Dog Club. Canine Partners, who are this year’s charity, will show how they train their assistance dogs to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex physical disabilities.

Bob Hogg who has earned himself an excellent reputation for his professional and highly entertaining displays, will share his unique training methods and provide great fun for the children, as they are invited into the arena whilst the dogs work ducks around an obstacle course, down a slide and into a pool.

Vintage tractors and farm machinery will be on display. Country crafts will be featured and include chainsaw sculpture, wickerwork and coracle making. There will be opportunities for hands on experience of bee keeping and archery plus animals and reptiles to pet.

The Flower Show has classes for arrangers, gardeners and photographers plus classes for children and cooks. We hope the children’s painted stone entries will be used to support Isla Tansey’s campaign #islastones online.

A range of crafts and skills will be exhibited in the Craft Tent and there are lots of shopping opportunities all around the Show from cars to cheese.

Come to the Show and take a thrilling helicopter flight over the town with Turweston Helicopters. Flights are only £45.00 per person, book in advance for a time of your choice http//www.turwestonhelicopters.co.uk/book-a-flight

Find the latest news via the website www.marketbosworthshow.co.uk or via Facebook.

At the gate: Adults £10.00Family £20.00Senior Citizen £5.00Children £5.00Registered Charity No: 10650111

Market Bosworth Country Show

Sunday 1 July 2018from 10am

Cow Pastures Farm • Market Bosworth • CV13 0DP

Side saddle classes • heavy horses, • vintage tractors • flower produce classes • craft display Hereford cattle • sheep & pigs • fun dog show • falconry • archery • bees • animals & reptiles to pet

Trade and craft stalls • beer tent and music from the FantomsNew this year Pony Club show jumping, Bob Hogg sheepdog display and Shetland ponies

Book in advance to fly over Market Bosworth with Turweston Helicopters at www.turwestonhelicopters.co.uk/book-a-flight.php

A great day of entertainment raising money for

More info available from www.marketbosworthshow.co.uk

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Have you committed Bigamy?Some divorced people who have remarried may have inadvertently committed bigamy after being wrongly granted a divorce.It seems that there have been cases where the appropriate time limits have not been complied with. For example. A Petition for divorce cannot be lodged within 1 year of the marriage. This means 366 days of the marriage. Similarly, the period of Separation or Desertion must be 2 clear years.

There is no provision for waiving these time limits and therefore if the time limits have been infringed - THE DIVORCE IS INVALID.

The consequences of this can be catastrophic and include,a) If you have remarried, you have committed Bigamy.b) If you die, your original husband/wife is still your next of kin

and inherits your estate on Intestacy.c) Any additional children are illegitimate.d) You will have to start your original divorce proceeding again.

The good news is that the Court will waive the Court fee!e) If you have remarried, you will have to marry again.

The Court has been directed to approach affected parties in a sympathetic way. If you get a letter from the Court (you have probably changed address since the divorce) DO NOT IGNORE IT. If in doubt, consult your Solicitor.

Local Solicitor, Trevor Moore, continues with his advice on various points of law

You can contact Trevor at Trevor F Moore & Co, 71 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. Tel: 01530 261719.This article is intended for general information only and must not be relied on as definitive statement of the law. Please consult your own professional advisor where appropriate.

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