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this issue 112 Ashby Life Editor Liz Roberts Telephone 01530 417739 Email enquiries Advertising/Accounts info@ashbylife.co.uk Website/What’s On admin@ashbylife.co.uk

Back to School... After the lazy days of summer suddenly it’s time for a new school year to begin. In this months ‘What’s On for Families’ on we’ve taken a look at some of the many out of school activities that are available in our area so if your youngsters fancy taking up a sport, learning a musical instrument, becoming a star performer or more then turn to page 14. We’ve not forgotten the adults either – on pages 112 and 114 you’ll find our new look Community Board pages with details of groups to join, classes to go to, activities to take part in and lots more useful information.

Liz Roberts

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Facebook www.facebook.com/ ashbylife Twitter @AshbyLife Address Ashby Life Ltd Castle House South Street Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1BR Front Cover Image by Rebecca Soanes Ashby Life is an independent publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of the editor. The use of this magazine for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited. Information is included on the What’s On and Community Board pages subject to space being available. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in this magazine.

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This Month Ashby Library News What’s On for Families Seasonal Recipes Fun Quiz A Walk in the Forest Venture Theatre News In Your Garden Christadelphian Church Puzzle Page Spotlight On... Book Reviews Fitness Tips All About You Ashby Museum News Storytime On The Beat... What’s On Chess Puzzle Just 4 Fun Pets Corner Money Matters Ashby Health Centre Young Ashby Wordsearch Ashby Town Council Community Board Puzzle Solutions Business Directory

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this month This month marks one hundred years since the first UK Women’s Institute (WI) meeting. As the WI celebrates its centenary, we look at its history and its role today.

Centenary Celebrations A SLOW START As the twentieth century began, few AOS (Agricultural Organisation Society) branches welcomed women, and although WIs had begun in Canada and spread to other countries, they hadn’t made it to the UK until the arrival of Madge Watt, co-founder of British Columbia’s first WI. Madge’s speech about the vital contribution women could make to the war effort through working the land to grow food persuaded the AOS to appoint her to start UK WIs, where women could then share knowledge about agriculture and home industries – and initially focus on increasing food production to counter WW1 shortages.

Centres (shown below) were vital, canning produce and making jam, turning over 5,300 tons of potential waste into food, while the NFWI’s 1941 report on evacuees, Town Children through Country Eyes, stimulated a debate that ultimately resulted in the post-war family allowances. In 1945, the WI founded Denman College. The fifties saw the WI spread its wings, organising a music festival and designing a working family’s house for the Ideal Home Exhibition. In 1965 representatives from 8,700 WIs celebrated the WI’s Golden Jubilee at a Buckingham Palace garden party, and the rule prohibiting WIs in places with populations over 4,000 was abolished. The sixties ended with performances of The Brilliant and the Dark, an NFWIcommissioned musical following women’s lives through history. In 1974 the number of WIs reached an all-time high of 9,309, just in time to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in 1975. At that year’s AGM, the NFWI pledged itself to ‘the principle of equality of opportunity and of legal status for men and women.’

A THOROUGHLY MODERN INSTITUTION In the 1980s, the WI launched a substantial campaign to raise its profile, culminating in the Life and Leisure Exhibition in 1984, opened by the Queen, and it showed a growing awareness of current technology and issues as the 1990s began.

The first UK WI meeting (pictured above) was on 16th September 1915 in Llanfair PG, and the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) was formed in October 1917. After WW1, the WI urged members to stand for election at local and parliamentary level. In 1921 WI member Mrs Margaret Winteringham became the first English born female MP. By 1924, when Jerusalem was adopted as the WI song, there were 3,223 WIs.

Perhaps what most overturned its ‘jam and Jerusalem image’ was the response of many members to the Prime Minister’s address at their Triennial General Meeting in 2000. Feeling his speech was becoming a party political broadcast, they rewarded him with a slow handclap. However, the WI is just as committed to preserving traditional skills as it is to addressing the issues of the day, as demonstrated by their Craft Spectacular exhibition in 2000.

WORLD WAR TWO TO DIAMOND JUBILEE

Today, the WI is the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK, with 212,000 members. It still strives to provide women with educational opportunities and campaigns on issues that concern members and their communities, from equal pay and better midwifery to climate change and the plight of the honey bee.

The WI’s chair, Lady Denman, became Director of the Women’s Land Army. The WI’s Preservation

So happy 100th birthday, WI – and thank you for all you have done and continue to do.

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ashby library news

ou can always expect a warm welcome at Ashby Library. Join for free to use the computers and borrow books, DVDs and talking books. We also do 1-2-1 iPad and computer taster sessions. Come and chat to us we will be happy to help or book your slot on 0116 305 5917.

JUST FOR SEPTEMBER • WEA Course: Henry V, Agincourt and Joan of Arc Starts Tues 22nd September, 1pm to 2.30pm and runs weekly until 24th November. Learn about history with friendly and knowledgeable tutor Richard Smith. To book contact Mike Wilson 01509 268 636. • LALs Course: Italian (Beginners part 2) Starts Weds 23rd Sept, 7pm to 9pm, 22weeks. The second part of the level 1 Italian Language course. Contact GoLearn to book: 0800 988 0308. • LALs Course: Spanish (Beginners part 2) Starts Tues 22nd Sept, 7pm to 9pm, 22weeks. The second part of the level 1 Spanish Course. Contact GoLearn to book: 0800 988 0308.

FOR FAMILIES • ‘Wriggly Readers’ and ‘Story and Rhymetime’ for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs every Friday morning 10.30am to 11am.

HOBBIES • ‘The friendly ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meets every Monday 2pm to 4pm. Bring your project and come for a chat. MUSIC • The unusual and popular Ukulele playing group meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am. £5 per session. Call Joanna Stevenson on 07415 798 134.

• After Wriggly Readers, fortnightly 11am to noon, come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting place for new and expectant mums: free advice and information sessions run by the National Childbirth Trust.

HEALTH & FITNESS • Come and practice Hatha Yoga every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. Call British Wheel of Yoga qualified instructor Lorna Kirk for details on 01530 416 135.

• ‘TinyTalk’ baby signing classes take place every Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am and another session 11am to noon. Booking essential, contact Bernadette Dooley on 07786 360 873.

• Try Slimming Club every Tuesday 7pm to 8 pm with Carol Timms. Contact 01530 416 883.

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what’s on for families As the summer holidays draw to a close and the new school year begins there’s no need for the fun to end. In and around Ashby there are heaps of after school activities to choose from whether it’s sports, music or drama you’re looking for. This month we highlight just a few of the local clubs and activities happening each week;

September For all the budding actors and actresses Stagecoach Performing Arts hold sessions every Saturday at Ivanhoe College. The Early Stages class for children aged 4-6 years runs from 2.15 to 3.45pm whilst the Main Stages class for those aged 6-18years runs from 2.30 to 5.30pm. The classes aim to stretch students’ imagination and build their confidence through acting, dancing and singing. Enrolment for the Autumn term is now open. For full details and costs see their website: http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/ashbydelazouch

Alternatively Splish Splash Swim run after school and Saturday sessions at the pool in Ashby School. With no more than eight students per class children can learn to swim from scratch or progress to advanced techniques. Private lessons are also available. See http://www.splishsplash swim.co.uk/ashby.php

Or get your dancing shoes on and bop along to Dance Network. With classes in Ashby, Measham and Ibstock there’s something for boys and girls of all ages including tap, ballet, modern dance and street jazz. For the full timetable and costs see http://www.dancenetwork.co.uk/

For the more musical Ashby Music School offers music tuition to children aged 5+ in their town centre studio in Pass Courtyard, Ashby. Learn guitar with Elle or piano with James. Their website: http://www.ashbymusic.co.uk/ has all the info you need. For children aged 4 upwards there are a number of micro, mini and junior teams playing at Ashby RFC Club. Their clubhouse and grounds are located handily on Nottingham Road and they have friendly, experienced coaches on hand to develop those rugby skills. Call 01530 413992 for more info or see their website http:// www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashbyrugbyfootballclub/ If sport isn’t their thing then perhaps Ashby Ivanhoe Chess Club could be the answer. Their Junior Squad has had a lot of recent success with current members aged between 6 and 13. There are puzzles and games to try out on the junior website, you can even play live chess to see if it’s the game for you. See http://ashbyivanhoechessclub.org.uk/juniors/ for more details on joining the squad or contact Tom Dove; Head of Chess School on 07840 202 512. Finally look no further than Hood Park Leisure Centre for inspiration every day of the week. They have Glee academy, tennis club, Kickers football coaching, badminton coaching, trampoline and gymnastics. There’s something for everyone. See http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/hood_park_leisure_ centre_ after_school_activities or call 01530 412 181. Our new What’s On section at www.ashbylife.co.uk also has details of local events and ideas for family days out such as Ashby Statutes Fair later this month. Send us details of your family events or clubs at www.ashbylife.co.uk/submit-event.php. Ashby Life cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services appearing in the magazine.

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seasonal recipes This Spanish baked omelette is great served warm as a speedy supper or is just as tasty served cold. Perfect for a late summer picnic served with a bowl of garlicky marinated olives.

Serves 4 Ready 45 min in marin s + ating

Potato Tortilla with Olives FOR THE OLIVES

FOR THE TORTILLA

• 100ml olive oil • ½ red chilli pepper, deseeded and very finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley • 1 tsp lemon zest • 150g Kalamata olives • 150g large green olives

• 450g potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced • 6 large eggs • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 10ml (2tsp) dried Italian mixed herbs • 50g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Rocket leaves, to serve

GET STARTED 1 To marinate the olives, heat the oil, chilli and garlic in a small pan until just warmed through. Stir in the parsley, lemon zest and olives and season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for a few hours or overnight. 2 To make the tortilla, preheat the oven to 1800C/3500F/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 19cm x 23cm shallow cake tin. 3 Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and arrange in 2-3 layers in the cake tin. 4 Beat together the eggs and garlic in a bowl then add the dried mixed herbs and two thirds of the grated cheese. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour the mixture over the layered potatoes. 5 Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes then cut into wedges. Serve warm with rocket leaves and the marinated olives. TOP TIP If serving cold, allow to cool completely then cut into squares and wrap in greaseproof paper. It will keep in the fridge for 24 hours.

Tangy and creamy with a golden buttery crumble topping, these cheesecake bars make a delicious sweet treat. For a smoother cheesecake filling, use full-fat soft cheese instead of the ricotta.

Makes 12 Ready in 90 mins + chilling

Lemon Crumble Cheesecake bars FOR THE BASE

FOR THE FILLING

• 250g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 140g butter, chilled and diced • 125g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten

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GET STARTED

750g ricotta cheese 225g caster sugar Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 medium eggs, beaten 100ml soured cream 1 tbsp cornflour Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

1 Preheat the oven to 1800C/Fan 1600C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper. 2 To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer. 3 Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 1600C/ Fan 1400C/Gas Mark 3. 4 To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base. 5 Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs. TOP TIP For an extra fruity flavour, scatter some fresh blueberries or raspberries over the cheesecake mixture before sprinkling with the crumble mixture.

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a walk in the forest

The National Forest Way – Section Two

Bradgate Park to Thornton Reservoir This month we look at the second section of the National Forest Way, our newest long distance path which travels right across the National Forest area. This section is around 6 miles, starting at Bradgate Park and finishing at Thornton Reservoir - both popular 2 beauty spots. Bradgate has a large car park, but there is a charge. Parking at Thornton Reservoir is free, but space is limited. You can download full instructions for this section of the National 1 Forest Way at www.nationalforestway.co.uk, including postcodes for start and finish points and information on public transport links. Bradgate Park was popular, as ever, and it felt strange at the start of my walk to be turning my back on the beautiful country park and exit the car park back into the village! A short walk along the main street brought us to the village shop1 where we picked up the purple NFW marker leading down the side of the shop to a field – countryside again! You emerge onto a road at the top of the field but it’s straight across and onto a farm track where a stile soon leads through a pretty area with gorse and rocks blending into the hillside. A footpath takes you off the main track, through woodland, out into a field, across a bridge over a small stream and then back into woodland again. Before setting out I’d been worried that this section would involve built up areas and busy roads and I was really pleasantly surprised – whoever plotted the route for the NFW clearly did a great job as it manages to wend its way across the countryside only popping out every now and again to reveal the edge of a built up area or cross over a thoroughfare. This was clearly illustrated here where the wood gradually gives way to 3 garden fences before the route emerges onto the edge of a housing 4 estate, pops quickly across the main A50 (crossing at the traffic lights) and within minutes leaves the cars and houses behind again to enter the tranquillity of Martinshaw Wood 2. We were treated to a glimpse of a muntjac deer just as we entered the wood – what a treat! There was a tiny track that appeared to fork off the path almost immediately on entering the wood – ignoring it proved to be the right choice as within a few minutes I spotted a NFW marker and soon found myself on the promised track. At this point you are in ‘real’ forestry with wide rides and tall trees. We chose a quiet spot here to enjoy a picnic lunch. After our refreshments we followed the markers onto a smaller track, downhill and then out to a concrete path which carries the NFW across the top of the M1 motorway. The track takes you to the edge of Ratby but, again, the NFW dives straight back into woodland as you turn sharp right, away from the road just before reaching it. We’d met few people on our walk so far but this section was clearly popular and we exchanged greetings with a couple of cyclists and 5 several dog walkers. The theme of leaving one wood only to arrive at another continues! The next track leads through Pear Tree Wood – the NFW is well signed here so just follow the markers. Leaving Pear Tree Wood a couple of minutes alongside the road will take you to the entrance to Burroughs Wood3. In the open area you’ll see a seat with a carved owl4 on a post close by – you need to bear right into the woods here and follow the path to reach the bridleway. Mature woodland slowly gives way to newer planting and the path is quite narrow in places but after a while you come to a kissing gate leading onto a golf course. Walking down the edge of the course you need to keep an eye out for a NFW marker on your right which will take you onto a narrow, rocky path (running roughly parallel to the edge of the course) which then joins a tarmac path to reach the road. Crossing straight over the road a slightly overgrown gateway5 led us onto a path across farmland where some curious young calves eyed us cautiously. We came to a bridge where I sat a while dangling my legs over the pretty stream before crossing the last field to arrive in the village of Thornton. Just a short walk down the road led us to Thornton reservoir – a lovely spot to enjoy a well-earned rest at the end of this section.

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venture theatre news Our next production, a comedy called Neville’s Island by Tim Firth, features four middle-aged businessmen who get ‘shipwrecked’ whilst on a team-building exercise in the Lake District!

Neville’s Island SOUNDS INTRIGUING? The play’s Director, Paul Smith, thought so. Here’s what he said: ‘Enter down stage left, Neville, wading ashore.’ “When I first read these opening stage directions from Neville’s Island, I was sold. For me, the rest of the play would be a formality. Any new challenge always gets my attention and in this case it was… water on stage! Fortunately the rest of the play lived up to its opening in this hilarious study of the male human condition.”

Our reluctant explorers face many challenges as the plot unfolds, from local wildlife, the weather, zero communication with the outside world and, perhaps most of all, from each other! You might imagine that the Director and his cast and crew face even bigger challenges in their recreation of the scene on stage. Well, we at the Venture Theatre have overcome such challenges before (remember The 39 Steps earlier this year with an onstage plane crash and an escape from a moving train crossing the Forth Bridge amongst other things?) so you can be confident that it will all be all right on the night! Quite how it will be achieved you will have to come and see for yourselves. You can be sure of an entertaining evening. Tickets are on sale now at Ashby Tourist Information Centre, North Street (Tel. 01530 411767). Ticket price is £8 for Wednesdays and Thursdays, £9 for Fridays and Saturdays. The play runs from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th September and Wednesday 30th September to Saturday 3rd October. A reminder also that we always welcome new members, whether you want to act, paint scenery, get involved with lighting or help front of house or behind the bar. Come down and see us on Monday evenings after 8.30pm (sorry, we’re not there on Bank Holidays).

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in your garden RHS Show Garden Medalist, Francesca Sinclair, looks at how to make the most of your garden and garden jobs for this time of year. Francesca offers a full garden design service - find out more at www.francescasinclair.co.uk

Sloping Sites and Steps VERY often it is considered that having a sloped garden is a disadvantage – but this is not so! It is right that a sloping site can be difficult to mow and maintain particularly when all areas are sloping, with no flat space to place a table and chair. However, in terms of design, a sloping site means there are a multitude of possibilities for an interesting and unique garden. Most gardens which initially appear to be level will have at least a small change in heights which a topographical survey would reveal. Formal lawns, particularly rectangular, square, oval or circular look perfect if they are level. It is useful to create flat areas on different levels. The way to do this is to make steps and retaining walls. The design of steps is so important. They should be generous - wide enough if possible for two people to walk side by side. A width that allows a pot for growing plants on each step creates a nice rhythm and feature. A new stairway design should blend with the materials and style of architecture of the house, for example a round topped door to the front of a property would be the inspiration to a curved sweeping set of steps. The overall design will reinforce the character of the site. To be able to accurately work out the number of steps needed and the depth of risers, the change in heights has to be carefully calculated and a survey measuring the spot heights is essential. There are a few simple rules to follow in your design, such as don’t have more than five steps without having a landing area. A change in the direction of the treads after a landing can

potentially be safer than having a flight of say ten steps all facing the same way. An L-shaped flight of steps can be an intriguing feature too as the very top cannot be seen all in one view. A hand rail designed to match the style of the house, in the same material in the garden or on the house already, such as ironwork railings or glass porch cover, could be your inspiration for the material to choose. Repeating the same materials rather than introducing lots of new and different shapes and textures and colours makes for a more harmonious and relaxing scheme. The risers, that is, the height of the individual steps, should be the same height in any one flight and shallow enough that the journey Gordon Croy to the top looks easy and the journey down not dizzying. The tread (the width of the step where you put your foot) needs to be at least foot length (minimum 350mm) so you are not going up or down on only part of the foot but safely and easily. Consider also making a ramp. This should have a maximum gradient of 1 in 10, for wheel chairs the maximum is 1 in 12. Surfaces should be nonslip and surface water should shed across the ramp. In terms of length a ramp should not be greater than 10 meters long and ideally, as for steps, there should be level landing areas and a change of direction. So in summary a sloping garden has so much potential for a very interesting space - The big down fall is that all the ground works, creating steps and retaining walls are a lot of work or if you get a professional landscaping team it can be expensive – but worth it in my opinion. Happy Gardening!

Francesca

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JOBS FOR SEPTEMBER: 1 Perennials which are over and look messy cut down to the base 2 Keep on weeding and treat perennial weeds with systemic weed killers which will work down to the base of the plant though the winter 3 Clean the green house 4 Start digging over heavy clay soil and add organic matter 5 If September is very warm keep watering newly planted plants 6 Order and plant spring flowering bulbs (not Tulips until there has been a frost).

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DO you remember what it was like to be young? (“But I am still young” I hear you cry!). Youngsters are like sponges absorbing the world around them in a way that those who are older (who may go by such titles as: mum, dad, nana, granddad, etc) do not. Furthermore what they take in will, potentially, define who they become as adults. It’s no wonder we call them the ‘formative years’ young minds forming ideas they will carry for life about what really matters.

VALUE

Yet the world around us is often a less than pleasant place. The 24 hour news presents us with a world of turmoil, problems and uncertainty – and the truly young are not slow to pick this up. So, any ‘not so young’ person would have to be crazy not to be interested in what the children in our families absorb. Giving children and young people ‘values’ to deal with the often harsh world can be hard work. Consideration and care for others does not come naturally, but when it is learned it can be hugely

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rewarding. Respect is a learned skill, whether respect for other people or for ‘things’ (whoever they belong to). Love and passion need directing in ways which lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved. To teach these values needs constant repetition. These are the sort of values which will stand our children in good stead for a balanced future. In which case we need to be ready to teach them so that their lives might be genuinely full of value. Ashby Christadelphian Church puts values at the heart of what we do in connecting with children. We try to help young people absorb positive values for life based on Jesus’ teachings of care, consideration, respect, love and passion at our Sunday School and Friday Youth Club. Visit our website for more info and come along to join in the fun. Useful passages to look up: Proverbs ch 22 v 6

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Ladies Business Group (now LoveLBG Limited) brings together local businesses owned, managed or represented by women. LoveLBG supports, promotes and inspires the businesses involved. There are now groups in Ashby, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, Leicester and Sutton Coldfield. Networking LoveLBG style offers a sociable, sharing and inclusive alternative to the hard sell format of traditional groups, encouraging business women to get away from the work place for just a short time (no break-fast meetings for busy working mums!) and meet like-minded ladies from the local area to share experiences and promote their businesses. Founder Sue Crooks set up the group in Ashby de la Zouch in April 2012 : According to Sue, part of the group’s success is its less formal structure which many people find far more comfortable than the goal setting, referrals and pressure of other networking groups. Passionate about the group, Sue drives it forward with energy, warmth and humour. She’s especially good at connecting people and businesses together and, as Managing Director of SJC Marketing Limited in Ashby, she brings professional expertise in social media, marketing and communications to promote and support the group. All members have their own presence on a dedicated website. No sector is locked out. Every member has equal status, whether they are a home-based sole trader or a partner at a leading firm of solicitors – unlike some organisations, more than one member can represent the same business or product. Nothing like a little healthy competition! Every event also supports a charity and since the business networking group formed over £2000 has been raised. Come and find out what we are all about! Contact Sue Crooks on 03330 116 449 or visit www.lovelbg.co.uk.

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puzzle page Look sulky (4) Trader (8) Saved (7) Tacks (5) Concerns numbers (12) Not working (3) One hundred centimetres (5) Glimpse (3) Recognition (12) Solitary (5) Alleviate (7) Poured onto salad (8) In addition (4)

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Found in Egypt (8) Distressed (5) Finish (3) Substantial (12) E.g. dogs and cats (7) Throw (4) Self-service stores (12) Loft (5) Twists and turns (8) Condemn (7) Perfect (5) Hairless (4) Move quickly (3)

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition. That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s additive! Solutions to all puzzles can be found on page 116.

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spotlight on... There are a number of local charities working in and around Ashby supporting those in need in a variety of ways. This month we turn the spotlight on local charity; the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance. YOU may not know much about the emergency service they offer but every day they are helping to save lives. Their critical care paramedics, trauma doctors and pilots fly an average of three rescue missions a day within our region. Within minutes they can be on the ground delivering lifesaving care at road traffic collisions, sports events, and industrial accidents or for medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke or accidents in the home. The air ambulance gives people the very best chance of survival and recovery with an average response time of just 13 minutes. They work in close partnership with the other emergency services – fire, police and land ambulance team and all major trauma centres in the area – flying patients to the hospital best equipped to deal with each case. The charity receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations to raise the £1,700 cost of each rescue mission meaning they need your help to keep our lifesaving helicopters in the sky.

SO HOW CAN YOU HELP? The first ever Air Ambulance Week Appeal launches in September. The hope is to turn our local cities, towns and villages bright yellow as they hand out thousands of pin badges in exchange for donations. Air Ambulance Week runs from 21st to 27th September and there are plenty of ways you can get involved. Look out for volunteers handing out the pins in Coalville town centre on Tuesday 22nd September and in Ashby town centre on Saturday 26th September and make a donation. If you could spare an hour to help with these collections or would like to find out more about donating or volunteering then visit www.theairambulanceservice. org.uk or call 08454 130 999. Support your local air ambulance and help keep them flying.

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book reviews It doesn’t matter what your age, September always signifies back to school. New uniforms have been bought, exercise books have been packed, and the summer is well and truly over. It’s time to knuckle down and get on with reading your set texts for the term. We’ve picked out a selection of the best books about school. You’ll be straight back into the classroom before the bell has rung.

Back to School The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie...

MURIEL SPARK

Most people would say that they have one teacher who really sticks in their mind and who had a significant impact on their future. Unconventional and unorthodox schoolmistress Miss Brodie nurtures the high-achieving ‘Brodie set’ and has a great influence over her girls, through her charm and her guile. She fills her lessons with personal accounts of her love life, her politics and her unique slant on life and the future of the Brodie set. Miss Jean Brodie has become an iconic literary figure and has been brought to life both on the stage and in film, by Dame Maggie Smith no less. It’s a back to school must.

Looking for Alaska... JOHN GREEN Fitting in at a new school is never easy, but Miles Halter’s life is transformed the day he starts at Culver Creek Boarding School and meets the eponymous Alaska Young. She’s beautiful and smart and funny and incredibly sexy, thinks Miles. He’s a smitten kitten but she is more than just a little bit complicated and confused. First comes love and then comes tragedy - and we’d expect nothing less from the author of the blockbusting ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, John Green. How will Miles cope with life on a rollercoaster ride? It’s a really funny book and like your first love, will stay in your heart for a long time.

I’d Tell You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You... ALLY CARTER The Gallagher Academy sets itself apart as being for ‘exceptional women’ and the high achievers among us. It’s actually a school for future spies. Here the young ladies learn combat and martial arts, code-deciphering and even have the odd bit of tuition in chemical warfare. Cammie is one such highly-intelligent student who’s being primed for a life in espionage. However, she can’t escape the fact that she’s also just a girl who’s got a bit of a crush on a boy. How does she go about concealing her identity from the one person she might be falling in love with? It could be a case of mission: impossible.

The Catcher in the Rye... J.D. SALINGER Holden Caulfield is cheesed off. The original personification of teenage angst, he narrates a couple of days in his life after being expelled from his stuffy prep school, and generations of adults take him into their still-adolescent hearts. The fact that, to this day, it remains on banned book lists should give you some indication of the power of this anti-establishment novel. Teenagers tend to either revere Caulfield, or absolutely detest him and can’t see what his problem is. Either way, it makes for controversial reading, and a great escape from the ‘olds’ who’ll just get on your case.

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fitness tips

I can’t lose weight... LOSING weight, gaining weight, building muscle and losing fat can be a daunting task. These days we put so much pressure on ourselves to look our best and to be fit and healthy that we forget that exercise can be fun! (And it should be!)

Understanding your body's needs Your body needs calories from food. Macro’s are short for macronutrients and these are fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Your body needs fats for insulation, brain and organ functions and healthy tissues. Proteins aid repair and maintenance of cells, and carbohydrates are the body's favoured source of energy.

So how can I lose weight or gain muscle and reach my goals? By tracking your calories and counting macros. This way you give your body the nutrition it needs and not any extra.

How can I track it? If you have a smart phone download ‘myfitnesspal’, this app means you can track your food and macros with ease. Or use the website www.myfitnesspal.com.

What do I need? Firstly find your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), this is how many calories your body needs at rest. You can get this by entering your weight, height and age into a calculator easily found online. Then multiply this number by an activity variable. Average figures to use are: Sedentary person x 1.2, active x 1.5 and highly active x 1.7.

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This will be your maintenance number, if you wish to gain weight add 500 calories if you want to lose weight subtract 500 calories. The ratio of your calories depends on your goal but a rough guide of 45% Carbohydrates, 35% Protein and 20% Fats will help you on your way.

This sounds like a lot of work, can't I just eat healthily? Once you get used to tracking foods and understanding what your body needs it is easy and takes little effort. In terms of eating healthy, everyone will have different definitions of this, but you could eat a ‘healthy’ chicken salad all day – however, no matter how healthy the food, if you have too many calories you will gain weight.

My friend try’s different diets, why don't I just do that? Honestly fad diets don't tend to work for a few reasons: Firstly, they are not sustainable, ask your friend in three months if they still use it or if, as I'm guessing, they went back to eating normally and put all the weight back on. Secondly, some of the diets are just a quick fix and an unhealthy one at that, your body doesn't get the calories and nutrients it needs and effectively starves itself, so it isn't maintainable and once you eat normally again you just put the weight back on if not more as your metabolism has had a hit.

So what can I eat to get lean? Honestly anything! Counting Macros and giving your body what it needs means within reason no foods are out of the question. There is no specific food that can get you ‘ripped’ it's all about macronutrient balance. So, if you want a treat like a donut or a chocolate bar, you can fit that into your daily calories and macros. But... don't get carried away, you should always base your diet around whole foods i.e. meats, vegetables and complex carbohydrate sources. However if you want a treat you can have it without ruining all your hard work.

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all about you

u FASHION GOES RETRO

It looks like the experts are expecting a cold end to the year, with warm, fuzzy coats being the order of the day. From curly sheep gilets to sumptuous shearling overcoats, the faux fur fluff factor is offering lots of tactile fun this autumn and winter. Add a giant scarf to complete the look and you’re sure to keep warm as well as stylish.

Finally, how does a bit of gothic romance grab you? Moody lace, high ruffle necklines, frills and luxurious embellishments teamed up with floor-skimming lengths of sheer fabric will certainly give you that ‘lady is a vamp’ look. Add deep, berry coloured lips and piled up hair and there’ll be no resisting your dark glam appeal!

You can also expect to see more retro with an 80s revival. Look out for power shoulders, ruffles, giant cuffs and big retro belts. Colour block knits and rainbow colour combos along with vivid, graphic patterns in bold colours are on their way, whilst jewel-toned Lurex is the party fabric of the season. Expect lots of glitter and sequins too on your special nights out!

High necks are back! Call them what you will – polo necks, turtle necks or roll necks – the higher the neckline, the better! Pair them up with anything from dungarees to a glitzy mini dress or mannish tailored suit and you’re sure to be up there as one of the season’s trend setters. Think outside the box, and conjure up new ways to layer what’s already in your wardrobe for an up to the minute look. Polo necks are ideal for this. Think polo, plus shirt, plus coat and you’re on your way to creating one of the new looks for autumn!

First off, if you went 70s last season, there’s no need to ditch the clothes currently lining your closet! Seventies is still very much in, so hang on to your flares and your ankle flashing trousers and for a truly up to date look throw in a folksy printed floral dress, fringed waistcoat, corduroy dungarees and a peasant blouse. Suede and patchwork knits are the fabrics to go for, and the poncho is back as the season’s key piece!

If fur isn’t your thing, you can still look and feel red hot in a luxurious quilted jacket or an overcoat trimmed with top stitching and big buttons. Both are in vogue this season.

WAY back in March the world’s fashion gurus got together and presented their ideas for this autumn’s fashion trends. There seems to be something for everyone, so read on to decide who you plan on being this fall!

We have a good selection of ladies fashion shops in Ashby so spend some time browsing Bath Street, Market Street and the courtyards while you plan your wardrobe for the remainder of this year. Have fun as you dress up this autumn!

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ugust and September sees some unusual items on display in our two month ‘Objects from our Archives’ exhibition in the Loudoun Gallery. Recently, three large colourful wooden boards, probably dating from the 1930s, encourage punters at the annual Statutes Fair in Market Street to partake of a goodly number of firkins at the Fayre and Firkin - seemingly held in a large marquee. These are the sort of local treasures which are often brought in to the Museum. Two of the three large books of Stevenson and Barrett Sales’ particulars from the 1940s onwards are also on display: they are fascinating, as they not only give particulars of local houses, business, farms etc. for sale, but often the

price fetched and to whom the property was sold. A very early collection ‘bag’ from the Primitive Methodist Chapel in Burton Road; the Ashby TocH lamp; an Ashby £5 note metal printing plate from the 19th century; and skates used on the frozen lake at Willesley before the Second World War are also shown. These are only a tiny fraction of what the Museum holds in its ‘strong room’ upstairs. Most of these articles were kindly donated by individuals or groups. The Museum trustees are always keen to preserve other mementos from the area’s rich heritage, so do get in touch if you have documents, photographs, programmes, posters etc. you feel would be worth keeping.

FRIENDS OF ASHBY MUSEUM Our next tea and chat will be at 2pm on Wednesday September 16th, when Trevor Stewart will be talking about the Beaumonts of Coleorton. Trevor’s last talk on Coleorton was very popular so please book your place at the museum or call on 01530 560090. The cost is £3 and will include refreshments. Future events include a Bits & Bobs Evening at Packington Memorial Hall on Friday 30th October and our AGM at the museum on Saturday 31st October at 10.30am. Recently we have helped the museum to purchase a new scanner and printer from money raised at our events. Thank you to all who have supported us.

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storytime

The Knight in

by Jackie Brewster

moths with a glass and a large envelope was his speciality. “I’ll have it out of your hair in no time”. At that moment a black shape swept over his head. Graham ducked and stifled a cry. “There it is!” Violet cried. “Shoo moth, shoo.” If it was a moth, thought Graham, it was the biggest he’d seen. The creature flew a lap of the bedroom and then shot back along the landing with a snap of wings. At that moment, he knew it was not a moth at all. Violet clutched Graham’s arm, which he found reassuring, because his knees had gone a little weak. “I don’t want to alarm you Mrs Pinsom,” Graham said, himself in a state of alarm, “but you have a bat in your house.” Violet made a little shrieking noise at the back of her throat, which Graham sympathised with. “I was walking into my bedroom,” Violet Pinsom said, “and I felt something frightful whizz past me.”

“The little fellow won’t harm you,” he said. “In fact he’s probably more scared than you.” Though Graham thought he was probably the most terrified of them all.

Just as the sun was setting, she’d knocked on Graham’s front door in a state of agitation.

“But I can’t sleep with a bat flying about,” she said. “Can you catch it Graham?”

“Small, like a spider?” Graham asked nervously, surprised to find himself five minutes later cowering with her on her upstairs landing.

Graham had no idea how to catch a bat, and feared that attempting to catch it would make it angry. He had no idea what an angry bat was capable of.

He’d always hoped that one day he’d be given the chance to be his neighbour Violet’s knight in shining armour. He thought he might be alright with a spider, but a mouse would be a problem. He saw himself more as the sort of knight who swept his cape over puddles, not the slaying dragons type. “No,” Violet said, “it was flying.”

“Why not leave the bedroom window open?” Graham said, with all the authority he could muster. “He’ll find his way out eventually. That’s the best way to deal with bats.” “Will you sit with me in the lounge until the coast is clear?” Violet pleaded. Graham’s heart leaped. He could think of nothing he would like more than to sit in a lounge with Violet Pinsom. As he followed her downstairs he sensed something alight on the window pane. It was the bat.

Graham was hugely relieved. “It was probably a daddy-long-legs Mrs Pinsom. It’s that time of year. Or maybe it was a moth?”

He’d never seen one up close. It had a funny little face with an upturned nose and a furry body. It didn’t seem so frightening now that it wasn’t flying. With a trembling hand he reached out and lifted the window latch. The bat calmly flew out to freedom.

Violet shivered. “Oh dear, I’m not keen on moths, they give me the heebie-jeebies.”

“Shall I pop the kettle on?” Violet called from the kitchen. “Maybe you could go back up every thirty minutes to see if it’s gone?”

“It won’t harm you, I assure you,” Graham said, pulling himself up to his full height. Catching

“That would be lovely, Mrs Pinsom.” Graham gently closed the window. He suspected he would be an awful lot braver in half an hour’s time.

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on the beat Hello everyone... THIS month, a reminder about Road Safety and Children. PEDESTRIANS - Children have difficulty judging speed and distance until they are at least eight, and older children are still at risk: The number of children injured as pedestrians peaks at 12 when many children start travelling to and from school on their own. • Make sure young children know to hold your hand or use walking reins. • Start to teach the Green Cross Code from around the age of five. • Set a good example and avoid dashing across the road. • Remind children not to talk or text on mobiles or listen to music when crossing the road.

CAR SEATS - Not all car seats fit all cars, and if the seat isn’t right, or fitted incorrectly, your child won’t be as safe as they should be. • Make sure you use the right car seat for your child’s age, weight and height. • Use a car or booster seat for all children under 135cm or under the age of 12. CYCLING - almost one quarter of the cyclists killed or injured are children. Cycling accidents increase as children grow older, with 10 to 15 year-old riders at greater risk than other age groups. • Get your child into the habit of always wearing a helmet when cycling. If hit by a car travelling at 40mph, 80 out of 100 child pedestrians will die. If hit by a car travelling at 20mph, 95 out of 100 child pedestrians will survive. • Keep an eye on your speed – with today’s powerful cars, it’s so easy to creep over the speed limit. Visit the safety advice section of the Child Accident Prevention Trust website www.capt.org.uk/safety-advice.

PC MARK ARJOO call: 101 voicemail ID: 1667 email: mark.arjoo@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

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what’s on... September 1st September

Blackfordby WI – ‘Fairtrade’. Blackfordby Village Hall, 7pm, visitors welcome. For more information call Gill Massey on 01283 212 380. Ashby Royal British Legion – Meeting at Ivanhoe Social Club, 1 Wilfred Place, Ashby, LE65 2GW at 7pm. Visitors welcome, for more details call 01530 417 747 or email ashby.royalbritishlegion@gmail.com.

3rd September

Ashby Castle WI – Secretary Janet Barwood gives a practical demonstration of Iris paper folding. Meet at Ashby Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street at 2pm. Visitors welcome, there is a small fee. Refreshments available. Please call Lesley on 01530 455 957 for more information.

4th September

Organ Concert – Laurence Rogers on the historic 17th Century Organ. 7.30pm at Staunton Harold Church, followed by refreshments. There will be a retiring collection. Parking in the Lion Court car park, courtesy of Mr and Mrs J. Blunt. ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ (12A) Latest adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel starring Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene. Century Theatre at Snibston, starts 7.30pm. Admission £3.50, pay on the door, to book call 01530 278 444.

5th September

‘Queen Elizabeth I’ – A play by Lesley Smith, Curator of Tutbury Castle. St Helen’s Church, Top of South Street, Ashby de la Zouch at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Ashby TIC and Lyn Price 0796 881 8999 £12.50 each (over 16 years only) which will include glass of wine/punch and a ploughman’s supper. Cancer Research UK Charity Event You are invited to go along for a tea/coffee and home-made cake, there will also be craft stalls and preserves for sale and the chance to try a relaxing muscle release. From 10am to 12.30pm at Swannington Village Hall, Main Street, Swannington. LE67 8QL. All proceeds to Cancer Research UK.

Ballroom and Sequence Dancing at Blackfordby Village hall from 8pm to 11pm. Admission £3, raffle, bar, refreshments. For more details call 01283 213 481 or 01283 819 447. Venture Jazz Club – ‘Jake Leg Jug Band’ at the Ashby Venture Theatre, starts at 8pm. Tickets cost £10, from Ashby Tourist Office. Tickets also available from Wendy on 01530 413 618.

7th September

Ashby Art Club - Joining night for 2015/16 sessions. From 7pm to 9pm, cost £30 on the night or £35 thereafter. Go along and paint, watch demonstrations and attend workshops at the Ashby Art Club, Smisby Village Hall, Smisby. For further details go to www.ashbyartclub.org.

8th September

Ashby Writers’ Club - Manuscript meeting: members’ own work. From 7.30pm till 9.30pm at Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby LE65 2FQ. Visitors welcome (nominal fee).

9th September

Ashby Wine Circle – Wine Tasting, members meeting held at 7.30pm held at Brown Court, Atkinson Road, Westfields, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2LZ.

11th September

LRWT North West Group – Peter Tyldesley of Bradgate Park outlines the history of this well-known park, describes it as it is today and sketches out how he views its future development. Ashby Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby, 7.30pm. Entry £2. For more details please call David Maltby on 01530 222 934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412 410.

12th to 13th September

British GT Championship and BRDC F4 at Donington Park. One of the finest supercar series in the world. See this year’s champions crowned in the British GT plus F1 stars of the future in BRDC F4. Accompanied children 13 and under go free. For more details visit www.doningtonpark.co.uk/

13th September

Wedding Fayre – Unique and stylish

wedding inspiration, amazing live entertainment and a complementary goody bag for each couple. The Riding School, Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. Free tickets are available at www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk.

14th September

Ashby de la Zouch History Society – ‘The Battle of Waterloo’, following a short AGM. A talk by local military re-enactor David Dore in uniform on the battle of Waterloo. All lecture meetings take place in the Methodist Church Rooms, Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch at 7.30pm Visitors welcome to attend talks £3. For more details call Susanne Tandy 01530 415 654.

16th September

Ashby Spa WI – WI Centenary Celebrations. Manor House School, South Street at 7.30pm. Please note that you do not have to be a WI member to attend, you are welcome to go along as a visitor for three sessions per year at a cost of £3 a session.

17th September

Canine Partners Demonstration – An opportunity to meet some of the dogs in ‘advanced training’ at their Midlands Training Centre at Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, LE12 9SR. Times are 11am or 2pm. You can see a full ‘day in the life of’ demonstration and hear first-hand from one of their partnerships about the difference having a Canine Partner has made to their life. Contact 01530 225 939 for more details see www.canine partners.org.uk.

18th September

‘Queen and Country’ (15) - John Boorman's bittersweet and often funny sequel to Hope and Glory, as Bill Rohan (Boorman's alter ego) begins his National Service during the Korean War. Century Theatre at Snibston starts 7.30pm. Admission £3.50 pay on the door, or to book call 01530 278 444.

18th to 22nd September

Ashby Statutes Fair - Market Street will be closed and a one way system in operation along Derby Road, North Street, South Street and Bath Street. A traditional funfair for everyone.

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what’s on... September continued 19th September

Ashby Farmers Market – 9am to 2pm at Manor House South Street. Bringing you the finest foods from the region and specialist stalls. Free parking.

22nd September

Ashby Writers’ Club – Take along two pieces of poetry and/or prose that you have enjoyed reading. Not more than 5 minutes (600 words in length). At 7.30pm till 9.30pm at Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby LE65 2FQ. Visitors welcome (nominal fee).

23rd September

Ashby Forum Active Retirement A.F.A.R. meeting at 2.15pm. A member from the Marie Curie organisation will be joining them for the afternoon at Prior Park Community Centre. For details please call Jackie Ellett on 01530 413 091. Everyone is welcome.

24th to 26th September

Neville's Island – A comedy by Tim Firth. This play replaces the ‘The Anniversary’ which has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have already bought tickets for The Anniversary please contact Ashby TIC on 01530 411767. Ashby Venture Theatre, North Street, Ashby.

25th September

‘Open Mic Night’ at the Crypt - An open mic night down in the Crypt of Lady of Lourdes RC Church. Actually there will be no mic because the acoustics are brilliant! They are not licensed so you are invited to bring

your own drink, although light drinks will be available. Starts at 8pm, pop in and do your thing or just go along and enjoy the show. Dom and Mart will be hosting the event and here will be a raffle to raise money for a church project. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Station Road, Ashby, LE65 1BF. Macmillian Coffee Morning - Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, together with a piece of home-made cake. From 10am to noon in the chapel at Ravenstone Hospital, Hospital Lane, Ravenstone, LE67 2BX. The event is free to enter, but you are asked to give a donation for your refreshments. There will also be activities and a tombola.

26th September

Evening of Stage & Film Music with Ashby Concert Band. An enjoyable evening of stage and film music with an emphasis on musicals. Tickets are available from band members or on the door. 7.30pm at The Palace Theatre, Ibstock. Elvis Presley Tribute Show – The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll meets King of Glam Rock. The show also includes ‘Born to Boogie’ the hits of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Packington Memorial Village Hall, doors open at 7.15pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets £8, available from Ashby TIC on 01530 411 767. Tickets also available on the door, subject to availability.

27th September

Market Bosworth Farmers Market – Every fourth Sunday of the month

from 9am to 2.30pm at Market Square, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LJ. Bringing you the finest foods from the region and specialist stalls.

29th September

Ashby U3A - A talk by Ken Ward on the Ashby Civic Society. Ashby U3A meeting, 2pm at the Congregational Church, Ashby. Tea and Coffee. Visitors £1, all are welcome.

30th September to 3rd October

Neville's Island – A comedy by Tim Firth. This play replaces the ‘The Anniversary’ which has been postponed. If you have already bought tickets for The Anniversary call Ashby TIC on 01530 411767. Ashby Venture Theatre, North Street, Ashby.

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chess puzzle

CHESS PUZZLE ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHITE TO MOVE AND MATE IN TWO. If you walked into a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and found only two chairs in the lounge, and nothing else, you might realise this is the minimalist style. This chess position is minimalist, with only two pieces, apart from the kings. Find the mate. If you have a fiendish chess problem, bring it to Ashby Chess Club on a Thursday at 7.30pm at Ashby Ivanhoe Social Club. We can solve it.

Our chess puzzle comes courtesy of local resident Richard Vann, the solution can be found on page 116 - should you need it!

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Solutions on page 116

CODEWORD Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

Solutions on page 116

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pets corner

Which are the main vaccines available

for my cat? VACCINATIONS and boosters are part and parcel of owning any pet. Here are some of the diseases posing the greatest risk to your cat’s health. CAT FLU The existence of many different strains of flu means that it will never be completely wiped out, but a cat flu vaccine provides a degree of protection against this disease, which can spread rapidly between cats. INFECTIOUS ENTERITIS A widespread virus, Feline Infectious Enteritis can be fatal. It is a severe infection of the gut caused by the feline parvovirus, which can be picked up from infected animals and equipment, including bedding and food dishes.

FELINE LEUKAEMIA Feline Leukaemia is transmitted via saliva, and can be deadly if not overcome by the cat’s own immune system. The vaccine offers some protection for outdoor cats. Indoor cats may not need it due to their low exposure to risk. FELINE CHLAMYDIA Cats between the ages of five weeks and nine months are said to be at particular risk of Feline Chlamydia, a disease characterised by conjunctivitis and sneezing. The vaccine does not protect against the infection, but helps to reduce its effects. WHICH VACCINES SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR CAT? This depends on several factors: • Its age and general health • Reactions to any previous vaccinations • Its risk of exposure to disease An initial course of vaccines may be given to kittens as young as seven weeks old, with regular annual boosters needed throughout life in order to maintain immunity.

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money matters What you need to know...

Harold MacMillan with the first Premium Bond

NS&I Premium Bonds PREMIUM Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today. It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month. HOW DO THEY WORK? Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale the minimum purchase is £100 which buys you 100 £1 bonds, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw. Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month. The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online. HOW MUCH CAN YOU WIN? Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month. Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.¹ You can be lucky though – The Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who held just £400 worth of bonds. For those wanting a reliable income from savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates. If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder. PREMIUM BONDS OVER TRADITIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS? The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in

value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little. If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have exhausted other taxfree options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example. So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win. GOVERNMENT’S WISHES FOR PREMIUM BONDS Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, (pictured left) explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds, “Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people's financial security at all stages of life... That's why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.” Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course. ¹http://www.moneywise.co.uk/bankingsaving/savings-accounts-isas/premium-bondswhat-you-need-to-know

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MONTHLY UPDATE We are listening... You have told us that you have problems getting through on the telephone and have issues with booking appointments. We have listened to you and we are putting the following measures in place:• The greeting message on the telephone system has been simplified. • The telephone options to select various departments have been removed. • We are changing our appointment system by increasing the number of pre-bookable appointments being made available. This means that in most cases we can offer you a pre-bookable appointment instead of asking you to ring back on the day. We will keep reviewing these measures on a regular basis in an attempt to improve patient access in general.

Hospital Prescriptions If you are issued with a prescription whilst either seeing a consultant or on discharge as in-patient it is advisable that you have this prescription filled at the hospital pharmacy rather than coming to your local pharmacy. That way if there is any problem with the prescription it can be dealt with at the hospital before you leave. If you are unable to visit the Hospital Pharmacy for whatever reason, please request a Community Prescription which you can then take to your local pharmacy.

Dental Problems Please be aware that we are unable to treat any dental problems. We are advising patients to see a dentist. Doctors are neither qualified nor trained to treat dental problems and therefore are not covered by medical insurance in the event of an adverse outcome that might lead to a negligence claim. If you already have a dentist, ring the dentist and if your dentist is not available, they will provide you with an emergency contact. If your dentist is closed, you can ring 111 to get help with an out of hours dentist or to get advice. If you don’t have a dentist, you should ring 111 or visit http:// www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Dentists/LocationSearch/3 and they will advise you where you can get dental treatment.

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We need your views SINCE our last newsletter there have been some changes on the Town Council. Six new Councillors were elected on 7th May and we have also said goodbye to 2 long-term members of the Town Council. The new members are Mike Ball, Josh Mills, Margaret AustinMills, Allen Green, Rob Bradley and Dr Dave Bigby (who has been a town councillor previously and was re-elected). Out-going members, Allison Smith MBE and Eric Avins had both served on the Town Council long term - Eric represented Ivanhoe Ward for over 20 years and was Mayor of Ashby over the millennium. We also said “goodbye” to Robert Gough, Stephen Whetton, Chris Smith and Guy Mansfield. We would like to say “thank you” to them all for their past service. NEW MAYOR The leader of the Town Council, Councillor John Coxon, welcomed the election of Councillor Mrs Mary Tuckey as the new Mayor of the town for 2015/16 in May, he also paid tribute to the hard work done by out-going Mayor, Councillor Andrew Badger. This will be the second time that Councillor Mary Tuckey has served as Mayor; many will remember the work that she did during the first period in 2008/9. Supporting the Mayor in her duties will be the newly elected Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mike Ball. Mary has lived in Ashby for over 40 years and taught at both Ivanhoe School and Ashby Grammar. Her husband John, who passed away in 2011, was well known as a local veterinary surgeon and also for his work with the Royal British Legion, for which he was awarded the MBE. Mary has chosen the Royal British Legion as the Mayor’s charity for the year. Since her election as Mayor in May she has already been busy with a variety of engagements including: a visit to our twin town of Pithiviers, supporting the Race for Life at Woodcote School and attending Ashby Lawn Tennis Club’s charity day. If any business, school or group is interested in booking the Mayor to attend an event, or perhaps present prizes, then please contact Jack Fargher either by calling 01530 416961, email to jackfargher@ashbytowncouncil.org.uk or calling into Legion House in South Street, Ashby.

OPEN COUNCILLOR SURGERIES If you would like to meet with your elected representative on the Town Council you have the opportunity to do this at our Open Councillor Surgeries. These are scheduled to take place on Monday 14th September and Monday 7th December at 5.30pm in the Council Chamber at Legion House, South Street, Ashby. You can discuss any local issues, including those covered by District and County, as well as the Town Council, at these surgeries. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Issues such as new housing, traffic, education and transport are often raised as causes for concern by local residents. We have a real chance to shape how these areas can be developed over coming years in the Neighbourhood Plan. The work of those who took part in our focus groups has now been collated into a draft plan from the themes which emerged and is out for public consultation. The work is being led by Karen Edwards with the public consultation starting at Jim’s Tractor Run in late July. The consultation will continue into the autumn with a presence planned at a variety of other local venues. Handouts are available which outline the main themes that it is proposed will form the basis for policy statements. We ask that local people take this chance to share their views please. Copies of the proposed poli-cies are available via our website at ashbytown council.org.uk or from Legion House. You can share your views via Facebook, Twitter, email, via our website or by getting touch in person. REMEMBRANCE DAY PLANS Although it is still a couple of months away, planning for Remembrance Day has been underway for some time. The details for your diaries are: The Remembrance Day service will take place on Sunday 8th November at St Helens Church, 9.30am with the parade assembling at Ivanhoe School for 8.30am to leave promptly at 9am. The service at St Helens will be followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Market Street, 11am. Some younger members of the parade are invited to join the All Ages Service at Holy Trinity Church. This will be a more relaxed family-friendly service than the formal one at St. Helen’s and will finish in time for everyone to reconvene at the War Memorial for the wreath laying ceremony. There will also be a small ceremony for Armistice Day at 11am on Wednesday 11th November by the War Memorial in Market Street. Local schools are particularly encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us for these two important events.

DATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS are published on the Community Board pages of Ashby Life each month. The public are welcome to attend and there is always a slot for public questions. Find out more about your Town Council by visiting the offices at South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, calling 01530 416961 or via the website at: www.ashbytowncouncil.org.uk

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Richard and Angela Bebbington send their thanks for helping them raise an incredible £11,082.34 (£9,632.12 excluding Gift Aid) for Wishes 4 Kids. The funds raised have gone towards granting 8 children’s wishes, which is truly amazing. They are already planning next year’s event, which will take place on Saturday June 18th. In addition Richard & Angela are planning their own challenge for the charity, ‘4 marathons in 4 weeks’. See www.justgiving.com/4marathons4weeks.

On Sunday 4th October there will be a sponsored swim in aid of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at Hood Park Leisure Centre. If you are interested in taking part please call Paul on 01530 417 747 to obtain further details.

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business directory Accountants & Payroll Ashby Payroll Bureau 86 Baldwins 39 Haines Watts 9 & 119 Hazelwood Accounting 107 JAWS Accountancy Services Ltd 90 Aerials & Satellite Satellite Aerial Services 95 Architects DCI Architecture 13 Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, Toys Mick Lakin Picture Framer 41 Souk de la Zouch 87 Truly Collectables 31 Builders WM Construction 103 Business Services Love LBG 40 Carpenters & Joiners Derek Verey 116 Garden Studio Creations 103 S S Joinery 44 Carpets & Interiors Agadon 3 Ashby Carpets 5 Ashby Stoves 19 Boundary Carpets and Floorings 29 Coalville Furniture Superstore 81 Fairweathers Carpets 24 Glide Wardrobe Systems 45 Richardsons Furniture 87 The Bed Shop 63 The Flooring and Bed Company 78/79 The Station Ltd 20/21 Toons 68 Wendy's Courtyard Interiors 69 Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry Services Breedon Carpet Care 98 Deanclean 95 Jayne’s Extreme Clean 41 Karen’s Ovengleam 8 NJR Pure Clean 33 Safeclean 90 Spotless Cleaning 45 The Bee’s Knees 36 Toni's Ironing Angels 36 Clothing Just for You 101 The Shoe Box 73 Country Stores/ General Stores Ivanhoe Countrystore 27 Domestic Appliances Contracool 12 Contract & Domestic Services 19 Ray Pittam Engineers 53 Driving Schools Bardon School of Motoring 98 RDT School of Motoring 85 Electricians Bright Sparks 83 D & B Electrical 57 M Bunker Electrical 45 Estate Agents/Home Services John German 28 Events Donington Park Racing 47 Elvis Presley Tribute Show 117 Wedding Fayre 115

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Painters & Decorators Ace Decorating 73 Holywell Painting & Decorating 85 John Clark 98 Pet Services Ash Farm Boarding Kennels 17 Glebe Von Wood Boarding Kennels 109 Mutley Makeovers 69 Pet Deli 49 Wiffy Woofies 64 Woodward Veterinary Practice 95 Places of Worship Ashby Baptist Church 53 Ashby Christadelphian Church 38 Plasterers A C Ellison Plastering & Tiling 8 D Osborne 33 Matt Charles Plastering Services 29 R & H Plastering 103 Plumbers & Gas Services Adrian Dunstan Plumbing & Heating 94 Burn & Bishop Plumbing & Heating 13 CCA Gas Plumbing & Heating 25 D B Plumbing 45 James Pepper Property Solutions 67 S D Hill (Plumbers) 7 Therm Heating 29 Property Repairs & Maintenance Absolute Window Solutions 23 Ashby Glass 32 Ashbyhandyman.co.uk 10 Cloudy 2 Clear 71 D H Phillips (Flat Roofing) 41 G & D Property Services Ltd 52 Handyman Maintenance 48 James Beckett Property Maintenance 64 James Pepper Property Solutions 46 Michael Brooks Home Improvements 12 Roof Tech 49 RSJ Roofing 31 S A Burton Tiler 15 Swadlincote Window Company Ltd 106 TS Roofing 36 Window Mate 88 Pubs, Restaurants & Take Aways La Spezia Pizzeria 25 The Blue Bell 83 The Lyric Rooms 104 The Vine 105 Wong Kwei 97 Zamani’s 60/61 Recruitment Services Absolut Employment 75 Schools and Tuition Appleby Community Languages 109 Solicitors & Will Writers Crane & Walton 62 Martin Hall Will Writer 109 Simpson Jones Solicitors 82 Timms Solicitors 89 Sports & Fitness Breedon Priory Health Club Ltd 120 Fitness Republic 54 Fitsteps 30 Ivanhoe Social Club 55 Travel Villair 56

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