The Bradgate Magazine - July 2015

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Local News, Events, Entertainment, Charities, Railways, Gardens & more JULY / AUGUST 2015 | ISSUE 15

Canine Partners Summer Show Feature: Rothley, Mountsorrel & Quorn

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FROM THE EDITOR

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Welcome to the summer issue of The Bradgate.

In this edition, as ever, we’ve a plethora of articles featuring a raft of exciting things to do and see over the summer, so why not make a cup of tea, put your feet up and have a good read all about it.

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A great place to start is on page 44 where you will find our ‘what’s on’ pages. Read about Market Bosworth’s 126th County Show which takes place on 5th July, visiting the show makes a wonderful day out for all the family. Another event to note is a trip to the British Birdwatching Fair, held at Rutland Water, towards the latter part of August.

If you’re more of a dog-person, we think you might enjoy the ‘Canine Partners’ Summer Show at Osgathorpe on Saturday 18th July. Here you’ll see demonstrations of what guide and assistance dogs can do for their disabled partners (see page 10 for more details).

This month also we’ve several very interesting historical articles which we’ve found of great note, turn to page 26, to learn about the life of Knights or page 17 to read all about the Battle of Frezenberg and Leicestershire’s brave soldiers.

Finally, our Feature this month focuses on the trio of beautiful local villages, Rothley, Mountsorrel and Quorn.

The Feature starts on page 34 and it’s well worth a look.

We always try to encourage people to shop, explore and support local business and with the selection that these Charnwood villages have to offer it makes it an easy choice to look local.

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CONTENTS 12 CHARITY NEWS From men in sheds to golf days, cream teas to wine tasting... our local charities and groups have it covered!

22 GARDENING GALORE Find out what the local gardening clubs have been up to, where the glorious open gardens are and when an inviting garden party is!

29 CLASSIC CARS TO THE RACING LINE! Read about the recent classic car run through Charnwood and then follow it up with our article on local lad heading for great success!

34 THE CHARNWOOD TRIO This months feature focuses on the trio of Charnwood villages that have it all!

Have a great summer,

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Join in the fun at Canine Partners Summer Show Assistance dog charity Canine Partners would like you to join them for their first ever Summer Show at their Midlands Centre on Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire LE12 9SR, on Saturday 18th July between 11am until 4pm.

There will be demonstrations throughout the day of tasks the Charity’s assistance dogs carry out for their disabled partners, such as dressing and undressing, fetching the telephone, picking up dropped items, taking clothing in and out of the washing machine and calling for help in an emergency.

Helen Watkinson, regional fundraiser at Canine Partners, said: “We are hoping lots of people will join us to support our first ever Summer Show at our new Centre.

“There will be lots do such as having a go on a bouncy castle, taking part in our raffle and tombola, visiting our arts and crafts stands and produce stall and enjoying some refreshments, including a cup of tea with one of our wonderful homemade cakes.

“Some of our dogs and puppies in training will be there, tails wagging ready to say hello and demonstrate some of the amazing tasks they do for their human partners.

“We’ll also be hosting a dog agility show, so why not bring your dog and let them have a go!

“All in all it is set to be a fabulous event for the whole family, while giving much needed support to our work helping people with disabilities.”

Money raised from the event will go towards training more assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities in the Charity’s 25th anniversary year.

Entry is £1.00 per adult and £50p per child on the day.

For further information please visit caninepartners.org.uk/summershows or call 01530 225939.

Photo: Advanced training team leader Vicky Martin enjoying the show.

Alex’s Wish: Charity Golf Day 2015

Friday 18th September 2015, 12 noon start Due to popular demand, the charity golf day is back again for its 5th year running! A fantastic opportunity to entertain clients or take a day out of work to play with friends or work colleagues for a great cause. Taking place at the prestigious Rothley Park Golf Course.

It costs just £60 per person – £240 for a team of 4 people.

The day consists of: • Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival sponsored by QDOS Underwriting • 18 holes of golf, shotgun start, 4 ball Stapleford • Hot buffet evening meal – friends and family welcome • Competitions – Beat the Pro, Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive • Golf buggies delivering beverages and snacks throughout the day • Charity auction and raffle • Fabulous golfing prizes to be won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd best winning teams (best two scores to win!)

You can register for this event online or contact Emma Hallam, tel: 07903 349 475 or email: emma@alexswish.co.uk

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WORKING TOGETHER: MEN IN THE CHARNWOOD SHED A Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests with a high degree of autonomy. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction.

Men with their own shed have often developed their skills and interests there but in a larger facility, with better or more equipment, with skills you can develop with others and jobs you can do for the community. A Men’s Shed offers something new. Finding a way of working, alongside others and with a purpose in view but without imposed demands can be exactly what many men need.

Suggested projects include activities as varied as: woodworking, electronics, bike repair, arts/crafts, gardening, upholstery, music, sports/Leisure, model trains, boats, planes, cars etc, IT and communication.

But there must be more - make a suggestion and we’ll try to help…

Reclamation, reuse and restoration will feature strongly – and some say that is true of the men too!

Whichever activities are pursued the essence of a Shed is not the building, but the network of relationships between the members.You are welcome to come along and see what we do!

Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland are pleased to announce that the Charnwood Shed is now open in Loughborough.

For more details, ring 01509 211603, email: MeninSheds@ageukleics.org.uk or visit www.ageukleics.org.uk.

A Summer Cream Tea in aid of the Veteran’s Support Fund Tuesday 30th June 2015 All are invited to come and join friends and colleagues in the Conservatory at the Wyevale Rowena Garden Centre in Rothley at 3pm. Organised by The Rothley & District Royal British Legion, it is an event where all are invited to show their appreciation for the veterans of past conflicts, and for a tasty and relaxing afternoon among friends.

The Cream Tea is with Fresh Scones, Strawberry Jam and Cream, Tea or Coffee, for an all-in price of £6.00 p.p. To book your place please call John Leake on 0116 236 3858 and pay at the door.

Local Club Support The Air Ambulance

Donation To Derbyshire, Leicestershire And Rutland Air Ambulance

A local classic car club has recently made a donation to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA).

At the May meeting of the North Leicester MG Club (NLMGC), an interesting, fact-filled talk and video presentation was given to a packed clubroom at the Anchor Inn, Hathern, by DLRAA volunteer fundraiser Tony Bradley. Afterwards, NLMGC chairman, Colin Readwin, presented a cheque for £1,000 to Tony, to assist the local air ambulance service in their vital work.

Based at East Midlands Airport since 2008, the DLRAA helicopter attends around three incidents on average per day. Of these, nearly half are road traffic collisions and nearly one-fifth medical emergencies. Sport and industry related injuries, falls and other incidents make up the remainder. The service completed around 5,000 missions by the end of its fourth year of operations.

The helicopter is crewed by a pilot and a medical team of two, who have the skills and equipment to carry out lifesaving procedures at the scene of the incident. In most cases, one member of the medical team is a doctor, and one a paramedic, and on around 10% of missions the team members are both paramedics.

With operating costs of around £1,700 per mission and no government funding, the air ambulance service relies entirely on donations and income from other sources, such as fund-raising events, charity shops and a lottery. Legacies effectively fund around 1 in 6 missions.

Colin Readwin said, “The North Leicester MG Club makes a donation to a local charity each year from the proceeds of our annual classic and sports car run, the Charnwood Caper. This donation to the DLRAA was made possible as a result of the success of our 2014 event.”

For details of the work of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance, visit www.dlraa.co.uk Photo: NLMGC Chairman, Colin Readwin (right), presents DLRAA fundraiser, Tony Bradley, with a cheque for £1,000

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Charity News MAYOR OF CHARNWOOD: Loss or Gain?

After over 500 civic and social events spread over his year of Office, the Mayor of Charnwood, Paul Day, has only increased his weight by 2 lbs. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Loughborough, members and friends were asked to guess how much weight the Mayor would gain or lose.

The Mayor was weighed on his first day in Office by Dick Howard, and then re weighed a year later on 13th May 2015.

To the surprise of the 150 people who made an estimate the Mayor managed to keep his increase to just 2lbs. As a result there was just one outright winner Eddie Hill of Groby. £150 was raised for the Mayor’s two charities Exaireo and Canine Partners.

Dick Howard

LOROS: OPEN GOLF MATCH Friday 10th July 2015 AmAm Stableford, 3/4 Handicap, any combination. £45 per person including 2 course meal. Excellent prize table. £5000 for Hole in One on 7th.

Ladies Circle, Rothley The Ladies Circle would like to thank every one who supported their Coffee Morning held at the Rothley Methodist ,Howe Lane, Rothley.

They gave a cheque for £500 to Make a Wish (below left) and £400 to the Rothley Methodist Church (below right).

2pm Shotgun start at Lingdale Golf Club, Woodhouse Eaves. To enter: Email: jonchap@ntlworld.com or telephone: John 07759 008290.

Bradgate Rotary Club

May has seen Bradgate Rotary Club busy scheduling plans for later in the year at their breakfast meetings and enjoying social events, whilst also raising funds for our local charities (STEPS. Alex’s Wish and 2020) at their evening meets.

At their speaker’s evening on Wednesday 13th May they were entertained and educated by Liz Robson from Rothley Wine Ltd (Kingfishers’ Pool Vineyard), following a two course meal at The Stamford Arms in Groby.

Liz explained how she has established her English Wine Vineyard over the last two years and gave us all a taste of her sparkling Vintage wine “Orion” and one of their still white wines “Solaris”. As you can imagine it was a very relaxed and enjoyable experience. They are now looking forward to a return visit from her, later in the year, for a full wine tasting of her 2014 wine production.

They also helped Brian Rigby, our President, celebrate the recent opening of the Stamford Arms Pub Garden on Wednesday 27th May with a “Skittles” Evening in the new garden, complete with an “al fresco” menu of Chicken Fajitas and ice creams from the new tuck shop.

The following weekend involved members manning a tombola stall at the Bradgate Park Early Summer Fair in Newtown Linford on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, where they were very happy to also support Anne H with her charity offering narrow boat trips for the disabled.

The club also run a charity bookstall for LOROS each Thursday at Glenfield Hospital and would welcome any volunteers who might be able to offer assistance with this venture (any avid booklovers out there!!)

New and prospective members are extremely welcome to join them at any of their meetings, either for Breakfast 7.30 - 8.30am at The Stanford Arms, Groby on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the month or at their speaker evening (2nd Wednesday) or social evening ( 4th Wednesday). Please contact or drop in to chat with the President, Brian Rigby, at The Stamford Arms, Groby for any further details.

Future plans already in place for Rotary are: Wednesday 14th October - Speaker: Peter from Bradgate Park.

Wednesday 25th November - Wine tasting: Liz Robson, Rothley Wine Ltd.

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NT Leicester Association

Rothley History Society

A number of my recent articles have been about anniversaries and this month is no exception as 2015 is the 350th anniversary of Isaac Newton’s return to Woolsthorpe Manor. Newton returned to Woolsthorpe to escape the plague which had reached Cambridge University where Newton spent almost his entire life.

The year 1665/66 became known as his “Year of Wonders” when during his period of isolation he developed his theories on gravity, light and motion. He also proved that our planet was merely a satellite of the sun and discovered the principle of differential calculus.

Sir Isaac Newton, as he became, was born at Woolsthorpe on Christmas Day 1642 where he was brought up by his grandmother as his father had died two months before his birth.

On display at Woolsthorpe this year, for the first time, will be two volumes of the first English translation by Andrew Motte of Isaac Newton’s great work “Principia Mathematica” dated 1729. The Principia is a collection of all of the important work carried out during the “Year of Wonders”. An original Latin copy of the book will also be on display.

In addition throughout the year there will be themed talks, family events and science events and experiments in the completely hands on Science Centre. Also you can see the historic apple tree that inspired Newton’s theory of gravity. Later this year it is planned that British astronaut, Tim Peak, will take some pips from the famous tree with him on his mission to the International Space Station.

Woolsthorpe Manor and the Science Discovery Centre, near Grantham, is open every day, except Tuesday, 11.00 to 5.00, until 25th October.

For details of the Leicester Association and its Talks Service for other organisations please call 0116 2229133.

In March we heard the fascinating story of Laura Ashley, from her early days in North Wales, to the High Street in many towns, still owned by members of her family.

Laura Ashley led an intriguing life, producing some of the best known designs in fabrics and household material.

Alan Tyler, Publicity Officer

Colin Hyde of East Midlands Oral History Archive gave a very interesting talk examining the external features of Victorian terraced houses, from chimney pots to ornate brickwork, the size of windows and decorative name plates, all which could be chosen from catalogues.

In May several members visited the unique Century Theatre at Coalville, to hear about the history, its working life, how it all packed into a convoy of ex-military lorries, a look “back stage” and some members even booked their seats for the next cinema presentation!

Our meeting in May was presented by Charles Poole, when he gave us a look at Glimpses of Leicester Through the Ballot Box. He talked about the history of public elections and the corruption, how Leicester had developed through the different political leaderships – the building of various public buildings e.g De Montfort Hall and Town Hall, and finally some of the problems facing a returning officer for the election, when the ballot paper had not been clearly marked!

At our June meeting Mike Greenwood from Leicester Transport Heritage Trust gave us an insight into the work they have already completed and what they intend for the future.

That saw the end of our meetings before the summer break, during which time we will be visiting Worcester to see King John’s Tomb and his connection with the Magna Carta. Our regular meetings will resume on Wednesday 16th September, with Sandy Leong talking about “A Nice Cup of Tea”.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month (except for July and August) at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley at 7.30pm. Admission is £3 for visitors and £2 for members. Visitors are always welcome!!

Loughborough Naturalists’ Club The Nats indoor programme has been quite exciting and those of you who came alone seemed to enjoy the talks and the ‘talking’. They meet at Quorn Church Rooms, Church Lane, Quorn LE12 8DP at 7.30pm from September - April.

Although the indoor meetings have finished until September it isn’t all over. Some of you may enjoy one of the walks they have organised. These will take place on:Wednesday 1st July - Hick’s Lodge, nr Ashby will be another enjoyable walk. Meeting at 10.00am at the entrance to the former Oakhouse Pit, Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, (SK 328 143). This will enable those of you who wish to avoid the £3.00 parking charge at the official car park which will however be available to those who wish to continue direct to this site nearby.

Wednesday 5th August - Watermead Nth. Country Park, including the Reedbed Nature Reserve,Wanlip. Meet at 9.30am at the car park just off the old Wanlip Road (SK 607 113). To find the entrance when approaching on the A6, turn eastwards on the Western Bypass and at the second roundabout, (near the Sweater Shop factory) turn right again on the Old Wanlip Lane and drive to the end passing the ‘Hope & Anchor Pub’ and turn left through the entrance gate and almost immediately right into the car park. (£2.50 per car) Contact Doreen, on 0771 340 97 43 for further information on the outdoor meetings.

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Woodhouse Eaves Local History Group THE BATTLE OF FREZENBERG & THE LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY – 13 MAY 1915 A most interesting and well researched talk was given by Peter Spooner to Woodhouse and Woodhouse Eaves Local History Group on 11 May 2105 – almost 100 years to the day.

The Yeomanry were formed in the late 1790’s to counter a threat of invasion from France. Their roll was that of peacekeepers and to control civil unrest as witnessed in 1795 when there were riots in Barrow upon Soar after a seizure of corn due to food shortages when 3 persons were killed.

The soldiers were all volunteers and could not be sent overseas unless they asked to – a number did go to South Africa during the Boar War when their expertise as horsemen was invaluable.

The Yeomanry were divided into HQ at Leicester plus A Squadron – Melton & Rutland, B Squadron – Leicester and C Squadron – Loughborough. When World War 1 was declared in August 1914, 94% of the men volunteered for overseas service and headed to Diss in Norfolk for training. They then sailed to France on 2 November 1914.

On the evening of 12 May 1915, The Leicestershire Yeomanry were ordered forward through the mud and driving rain into poorly maintained trenches east of Ypres on Frezenberg Ridge. At 3.30 am, German artillery opened up and the barrage continued until 6.00 am when a German attack was launched and repulsed. A second furious barrage then started and carried on until 1.00 pm. The left flank of the Yeomanry position was held by 2nd Life Guards who withdrew without telling the Yeomanry. When the Germans attacked the Yeomanry, although heavily outnumbered, had to repulse not only a frontal attack but also from the flank. Heroic action was taken by Major Francis Martin of Woodhouse Eaves, the CO of C Squadron and Sergeant Major Swain of 22 Toothill Road, Loughborough to build a barricade to stop the German troops coming down the trench.

At the end of the day, what troops which were left of the Leicestershire Yeomanry were the only unit holding the line previously held by 7th Cavalry Brigade.

Of the 280 men who went into the trenches, 94 were killed and 93 wounded. Amongst the dead were 14 men from Loughborough whose names are commemorated on the Carillon Tower and probably every town and village in Leicestershire and Rutland had a casualty from this action – these are all listed on the Yeomanry Memorial in Bradgate Park.

A service is held in Newtown Linford church every year on the Sunday nearest to 13 May with a wreath laying ceremony afterwards at the Memorial.

There is an exhibition in Oakham Museum until mid-June recalling the Battle of Frezenberg and there are also many exhibits in the Carillon Museum.

There is an excellent website – www.paoyeomanry.co.uk which contains a wealth of information and well worth a visit.

Hermitage Kick Off The Summer League In Style!

Sunday 7th June saw the first race of the LRRL Summer League get underway. Swithland 6 drew a large crowd of athletes with 661 individuals crossing the start mat, including 28 Harriers.

It was an impressive performance from the club who have maintained a stronger presence throughout the LRRL calendar this year. First home for the club was Matt Adcock, who claimed 6th place overall, in a super-speedy time of 32 minutes and 13 seconds. He was quickly joined by teammate Tony Woodward who knocked nearly 3 minutes off his 2014 Swithland 6 time to finish in 7th position with as time of 32:32.

Once again, the ladies managed to field enough runners to claim two finishing teams; A and B. The A team all set new PBs during the race. Vicky Macqueen was the first lady to return home with an amazing time of 41:17 which also gave her a new 6 mile PB. Teammate Mia Weston was next to claim her place in the A Team with a course PB time of 42:54.

The ladies B team was made up of Judith Brand who claimed 4th place in the vet60 category and set a new 6 mile PB with her time of 50:15, Caroline Townsend who smashed her predicted time by almost 3 minutes and shaved over a minute off her previous 6 mile best to finish in 53:37.

Following the race, a number of Harriers received prizes for their performance during the LRRL winter races. Matt Adcock and Tony Woodward were awarded 2nd and 3rd place overall for the category of senior men and Jason Williams and Paul Gregory collected awards in the vet40 category, claiming 2nd and 3rd place.

Check out their website to find out more about the club: www.hermitageharriers.co.uk July / August 2015

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Fabco.... Simply Fabulous!

Whether you’re setting up home, or having a summer make-over you should put The Flooring And Bed Company (Fabco) to the top of your shopping list!

They offer a huge selection of quality flooring products: Carpets, vinyls, laminate flooring, wood flooring, both solid and engineered, and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles), the ‘In’ product at the moment!

They also offer a fantastic selection of rugs, with catalogues from all the leading names for you to browse through.

It’s amazing what new flooring can do for your home - and it doesn’t need to cost the earth; especially with some great opening offers on all the leading names: Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Cormar, Cavalier, Jacaranda, ulster, Brockways, Abingdon, Associated Weavers, Bronte carpets and many, many more!

Fabco offers a full fitting service for all types of flooring, all installed by time-served fitters and all fully guaranteed for peace of mind.

But, did you know they offer a great range of beds and mattresses too?

A fantastic selection of frames, as well as divans from Sealey Beds and Sleepeezee so you’re certainly guaranteed a good nights rest! There’s over 35 models on display in their showroom.

“We give sound, honest advice as we want customers to make the right purchasing decision” says owners Tony and Eddie. “If you get the right advice you can then make the right choice”.

Tony & Eddie assure a quality of service which others often try to imitate, but few succeed! Why not pop in, have a relaxed stroll around the store, have a coffee and a chat - there’s certainly no high -pressure salesmanship in this store!

Tony & Eddie look forward to welcoming you to their new store, now open on Dents Road, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JS. Tel: 01530 564 864

Bronze Medals For Barbershop!

Grand Central Chorus win Bronze Medals in the 2015 British Association of Barbershop Singers Championships!

The Annual BABS Convention took place over the weekend of 22nd, 23rd & 24th May in Llandudno, North Wales and is the second largest event of its kind in the world, with over 1200 barbershop singers involved in the Quartet and Chorus Competitions and almost 3000 registered attendees!

Our chorus contest package consisting of a “Wizard of Oz Medley”, arranged for us by our Musical Director Zac Booles and our tenor Mark Burnip, followed by the hugely emotional Clay Hine arrangement of “If I Only Had a Brain”.

The performances can be seen on YouTube: ‘Wizard Medley’: https://youtu.be/lmUbwAAJkfk and ‘If I Only Had A Brain’: http://youtu.be/ylEghGTvm3k Our performance went as well as we could possibly have wished for, resulting in a fantastic audience reaction, and with so many of our wives, partners, family, friends and supporters in the audience, it provided the real highlight of the weekend, and the year, for all those involved with the Chorus.

The results were finally announced late on Saturday afternoon and with our second highest ever score in (79.1%) we finished 3rd, behind Great Western Chorus from Bristol and Cottontown Chorus from Bolton, both of whom scored over 80%, the first time two choruses have done so in the same BABS Chorus Competition!

However Grand Central Chorus are once again back in the medals and the whole chorus are delighted that we have been rewarded for all our work and effort and that our Zac has his first ever BABS medal as a MD. Another wonderful BABS Convention weekend – we now can’t wait to begin planning for the 2016 BABS Convention in Harrogate!!

For more information about The Grand Central Chorus visit their website: www.grandcentralchorus.com

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GARDENS Thurcaston & Cropston Gardening Club

The May meeting of the Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club was entitled Wildlife: The Environment & Organic Gardening. Our speaker, Simon Gulliver, a National Trust Consultant, showed us how to be kind to nature and still have a beautiful and productive garden Simon’s overall view was that we should ‘garden the soil’. The idea behind this is that if we get the soil right for the plants we are trying to grow, then success is more likely. This is not a new idea! As an example, Simon referred to crop rotation which has been practiced for thousands of years. The main reasons for rotating the four main crop families – brassicas, legumes, alliums, and root crops – is to avoid nutrient depletion and reduce disease. Simon also talked about the soil conditions needed to grow the different crops.

Simon spent some time talking about different ways to enrich the soil, including compost, liquid feed made from comfrey, and green manures. The aim is also to encourage a healthy earthworm population. Worms improve drainage, improve soil structure, and release nutrients.

Another important aspect of the talk was helping us understand how nature works, and the connection between fungi and healthy root growth. He also talked a lot about encouraging wildlife into our gardens. Many insects, most fungi, most birds and some animals are beneficial in our gardens and some are pests. There is a scale from totally beneficial to absolute pest, and many organisms come in the middle. To explain this point, Simon referred to wasps. Wasps are the gardener’s friend at some stage in the year because they feed aphids to their young, but later in the year they can be a nuisance.

The talk was supported by many excellent photos. Also, Simon ‘walked us through his garden’ with a series of slides to reinforce many of the points he made in his talk. This was a very informative talk which created a lot of interest and many questions.

The gardening club meets in the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall. Whether an experienced gardener or an enthusiastic beginner we are sure you will something of interest in this year’s programme. New members are made most welcome. What’s more, it is excellent value!! The membership fee is £12 for the year or £3.00 per meeting.

And, if you would like to come as a visitor and then you decide to join, your visitor fee will be refunded!! So, if you are interested in gardening - come and give the Club a try.

The next club events are:Saturday 11th July: Visit to Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire - This visit is now full.

Wednesday 12th August, 7.45 pm: ‘A Van Full of Colour’ - Ady Dayman - A very popular panellist on Radio Leicester’s ‘Down to Earth’, Ady will give us a masterclass on seasonal plant care in his own inimitable comic style. Choosing a wide selection of annuals and perennials, he will help us to get the very best from each of them.

For more information, please call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758.

Swannington Open Gardens Sunday 5th July 2015, 11am - 6pm

You are warmly invited to come along to this charity event which gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the lovely village of Swannington. As well as 12 private gardens other attractions are an art exhibition in the village hall, Hough Windmill, the WI garden, the school garden and grounds, St. George’s Church and a nature walk in new woodland.

This year we are supporting LOROS, Maggie’s Centre in Nottingham (serving the whole of the East Midlands) and the village (community organisations and projects).

Come along to enjoy a traditional community event. Passports for all venues £4 - Children free. For more information visit our website: www.swanningtonog.moonfruit.com or contact Gwen Williams 01530 811418 / 07733 334587.

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GARDENS Newtown Linford Gardening Club The weather for our visit to the Barracca Gardens at Earl Shilton last month was pleasantly warm and we were able to walk round a truly delightful garden of about an acre in size. The garden was surrounded with trees and had a microclimate all of its own enabling the owners to grow plants which would probably not survive in the colder windier climate we have here in Newtown Linford. With tea and cakes to finish, it was a lovely evening.

Tuesday 28th July is the date of our traditional Summer Garden Party at Mike and Liz Newcombe’s house on Ulverscroft Lane. As usual the Pimms will be flowing and the menu inviting. Mountain Ash is a wonderful garden and the views over the Leicestershire countryside are stunning. We hope for a lovely sunny evening as we have had previously and then it will be a splendid occasion.

Our Day-long Visit is on Tuesday 18th August and is to RHS Hyde Hall near Colchester. Our visit to Harlow Carr last year was very successful and we hope to repeat that this time. This will be the third time we will have visited one of the RHS show gardens. Not only are they spectacular but we can learn so much from their planting schemes which we can try out at home.

Tickets for the visit of Chris Beardshaw in October are now sold out. We are delighted to discover his visit has proved so popular and wish our hall was even bigger so we could accommodate everyone who wants to come. Our celebrity evenings have proved very successful and more are already planned for 2016.

We have welcomed a large number of new members this year and will be pleased if others want to join us. If you are interested in our activities just contact the secretary (tel. 242452 or e-mail 01530242452@talktalk.net) , or come to one of our meetings to see how you like it before making a commitment (£2 for visitors). Alternatively give us a ring and ask for a copy of our programme for the coming year and we will be pleased to send one to you.

Anne and David Couling

National Gardens Scheme: Local Open Gardens Sunday 5th July and Sunday 12th July, 11am - 5pm

For the third year a local garden is opening under the National Gardens Scheme to raise money for charity.

The reputation of this beautiful garden set in glorious Charnwood countryside is such that not only is the garden being opened to the public, as previously, for Open Days on the first two Sundays in July but also, on several other occasions throughout the Summer, to private groups from all over the county.

Mike & Liz Newcombe’s ‘Mountain Ash’ garden, situated halfway along Ulverscroft Lane between Newtown Linford and Ulverscroft, will be open to the public on Sunday 5th July and Sunday 12th July from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

The 2-acre SW facing garden benefits from excellent views across a wide area of Charnwood countryside. Near the house are patios, water features, flower and shrub beds, fruit trees, greenhouses and vegetable plots. Lawns then slope down to a large wildlife pond with a waterfall, a gravel garden and three small areas of woodland with pleasant walks through many species of trees. The lower two thirds of the garden have been created since 2004, with over 170 conifers and deciduous trees planted. There are several places to sit and relax around the garden.

There will be plant, craft and book stalls and light refreshments will be available.

Admission for adults is £3.50, children are free and dogs on leads are welcome.

The full address is :- ‘Mountain Ash’, 140 Ulverscroft Lane, Newtown Linford, LE6 0AJ. For further details and some photographs of the garden, see the NGS website – www.ngs.org.uk – (put Mountain Ash into the garden finder) Amongst the many charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme are Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, Queens Nursing Institute and Parkinson’s UK. A total of £2,637,000 was donated by the NGS from last year’s garden openings. For Macmillan Cancer alone the total NGS donations have now passed £15,000,000.

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Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society On Tuesday 19th May 2015 it was a pleasure to welcome Richard Knox, Heritage Development Manager with Leicestershire County Council, for a return visit, this time to speak about “The Medieval Knight”. His highly entertaining and beautifully illustrated talk began with a review of how a young man was trained to become a knight during the period of the 11th through to the end of the 15th Centuries. Training began in earnest from the age of 5 years when a boy learnt from his mother the basic social skills, such as courtesy and etiquette, as well as reading and writing, he would require in order to succeed. Interestingly in this respect, medieval gentlewomen were often better educated than their male counterparts, the latter’s education having greater focus on martial accomplishments rather than scholarly studies.

By the age of 7 years a boy would proceed to the next stage when a suitable sponsor would provide a position for him as a page in their household. The future King Richard III spent his time as a page at Raglan Castle where the Earl of Warwick was his sponsor. Between the ages of 14 and 21 years the fledgling knight would remain in his sponsor’s household, with his role progressing to that of a squire. Throughout these sponsored years, his tuition would continue, to include essentials such as household skills, social interaction, riding, hunting, tilting skills and martial training.

By the age of 21 years, provided he had achieved all his training objectives satisfactorily, he would be considered to be fully prepared for the role of a knight. However, if this was not the case, or the young man felt unable to take on the role expected of him, he could opt out by paying a forfeit to the King and assuming the lesser rank of an esquire.

The actual ritual of creating a knight was full of Christian symbolism and was a major event in the young man’s life.

He would spend the day and night before the ceremony in church, in prayerful supplication as preparation for the responsibilities expected of him. Knights invariably came from an elite group of landowners with established status within the hierarchy, and the act of being knighted and presented with his shield, sword and spurs confirmed that status. Also, one of his most valuable assets would be a well-trained war horse.

On taking up his newly-bestowed role, there were many duties expected of a knight, including military service to his liege lord, providing charity to the poor, upholding Christianity, meting out justice by running the Manorial Court, running his estate/s through a steward and bailiff, enacting duties bestowed by the King (but in so-doing not offending the King by assuming too much power) and honouring the code of chivalry. If in favour with the monarch, there could be many rewards, but if a knight brought about royal displeasure, there could be dire consequences, such as confiscation of property and land, or much worse!

Richard then informed us of other aspects of medieval knighthood. Heraldry concerned the right to bear arms and to have a family crest. Crests were carried in battle and were a means of identity, particularly when their owner was killed or injured in combat (hence the term “crestfallen”). King Richard III set up rules to control and standardise the issue of crests.

A knight’s home was usually a castle or moated manor house and we are fortunate in Leicestershire to have many examples, albeit the majority in ruins, such as Ashby, Kirby Muxloe, Mountsorrel and Oakham. We were shown some exquisite illustrations of the knight and the etiquette of courtly love, the knight at work and play (hunting, estate business, training for war, jousting and tilting, hand tennis, chess) and the knight at war (raising/equipping/feeding an army for whatever cause, e.g. the Crusades, pledging allegiances, providing his own armour and that of his war horse).

Richard showed us examples of different types of armour, from chain maille that was worn over a tunic, to the eventual introduction of plate armour. Later, chain maille and plate armour were worn in combination to give greater protection.

The knight and his horse were highly valuable commodities – if a knight was unfortunate enough to be taken captive in battle, he was an asset to be held to ransom and when his family paid up he might be released, but his captors would retain his sword and his horse!

Upon the death of a knight, it was customary that his eldest son would inherit his father’s land and estates. If there was no son, it was possible for the knight’s widow to inherit, but she would be expected to remarry, thereby passing on her late husband’s assets to her new husband, because it was not acceptable for women to own land in their own right!

Jennifer Kennington On Saturday 18th July, it has been arranged to tour the Hurd Library, Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire: booking deadline Thursday 2nd July. Cost of tour: £6 per person. Also, on Sunday 16th August there will be a guided tour of Stoneywell Cottage, Ulverscroft: numbers are limited for this. Nat. Trust members free, otherwise £8.10 per person.

Pre-booking essential for both dates. For further details about either of these outings, please ring Peter Smith on 0116 2367365.

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Grace Dieu Pupils Raise Money For Nepalese Earthquake Victims During May Year 8 Pupils staged an overnight row in the School Sports Hall to raise funds for the Earthquake Victims of Nepal. They organised a rowing rota to ensure that the rowing machines were in constant use. Their efforts were amazing and they rowed 205 KM – 23 times the height of Mount Everest!

The whole School met for School Assembly the following morning to hear about their overnight efforts. They were joined by guest speaker Mr Neupane, a Nepalese gentleman, who was born and raised in Gurka where the centre of the second Earthquake to hit Nepal within a month struck. He spoke passionately to the children about the effects of the earthquake where those that survived have been left with nothing and where there is now little shelter and food.

The pupils were proud to announce that they had raised a substantial amount to help the victims of the disaster.

The Monday Club, Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston & Rothley On a bright and sunny afternoon on Monday, 8th June, Members of the Club gathered together and welcomed New Members and some Old Members, who through a change of social circumstances, were able to return to us.

Our speaker, Mr Ken Goddard, whose talk was entitled “An Introduction to Classical Music”, treated us to an extravaganza of classical music, delivered in an entertaining and light-hearted manner – there was something for everyone’s tastes.

Ken began his well-presented and researched talk by reminding us of the era of the BBC Radio “Light Programme” (prior to Radio 2), which provided a wide range of music programmes and was a starting point for many artistes and performers of the day.

With the aid of DVD’s and a variety of examples of musical recordings and performances, Ken proceeded to induct us into a basic understanding of classical music, beginning with the types of composition and including the composers relevant to each music genre: The Concerto is written for a solo instrument, supported by an orchestra, and consists of three movements – the first is fast (allegro), the second slow (adagio) and the third the grand finale. Violin and piano concertos are the most popular, and we heard a short piece of the 2nd movement of Bruch’s “Concerto for Violin” played by Yehudi Menuhin, who, we were astonished to hear, prepared prior to any major performance by standing on his head – perhaps it helped to improve his concentration! We then moved on to the first and last movements of Tchaikovsky’s “1st Piano Concerto” whose work is often played by the renowned Chinese pianist, Lang Lang.

A Symphony is a large-scale orchestral composition, consisting of four or more movements. Haydn was one of the most prolific composers, writing 104 symphonies and other symphony composers include Mahler, Dvorak and Shostakovich – we listened to excerpts of the opening of Beethoven’s 5th symphony (rousing) and of the 5th movement of his 6th (much gentler).

Opera can be described as a form of theatre, but with sung dialogue. Arias for sopranos and tenors derive from opera and, in recent years, many of the great arias have been popularised, particularly by “The Three Tenors”, namely Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo. One of the most recognisable arias is “Nessun Dorma” from “La Boheme”, which we heard sung by Pavarotti.

Operetta came next (more light-hearted than opera), with an excerpt from the “Merry Widow”.

Oratorios are based on a religious theme, are often staged in a cathedral and usually have four main soloists, supported by a choir. Composers include Handel, Bach, Elgar and Mendelssohn – we heard some of the “Halleluiah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah”.

Ballet music has specific structure to suit the art-form, with Tchaikovsky being one of its great exponents – “Sleeping Beauty” was the piece we heard.

We learned of Overtures and Preludes (used as introductions), examples being “The Marriage of Figaro” and the “William Tell” (Rossini) and “1812” Overtures (Tchaikovsky); Intermezzos (between scenes), examples include “Meditation” by Massenet and the delightful “Cavaliera Rusticana” by Mascagni; Tone Poems are poems set to music and “Be Still my Soul” from “Finlandia” is a classic; lastly came Canons with the example of the “Canon in G” by Pachelbel.

Ken concluded his presentation by garnering audience participation as he led us in a “Last Night of the Proms” session – we joined enthusiastically in singing “Jerusalem”, “Rule Britannia” and “Land of Hope and Glory”, accompanied by energetic waving of patriotic flags which were thoughtfully supplied for our use by Ken! After such an entertaining time, plus our vocal contributions, we were very pleased to enjoy some welcome refreshments to conclude the afternoon.

Our next meeting is planned for Monday 13th July at 2.30pm, when our venue will be “The Bluebell Inn” at Rothley to partake in our annual Strawberry Cream Tea – cost of the tea is £5.50 per person. Please contact Mrs Sue Wakerley on 0116 2351156 or myself on 0116 2363467 for further details. If you would care to join us, you will be most welcome.

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Charnwood Caper Classic and Sports Car Run Over half of the participants in a local classic and sports car run travelled from outside Leicestershire to take part in an 80-mile drive around the county’s country lanes. In all, nearly eighty vehicles, crewed by over 150 drivers and passengers, visited four Leicestershire tourist attractions during the Charnwood Caper Run, which was organised by the Hathern-based North Leicester MG Club.

The nationally-advertised run has been an important event in the club’s calendar since 2004, following a different route each year.

For 2015, the starting point was the Quorn and Woodhouse station on the restored Great Central Railway line, on Sunday May 10th.

Following a 40-mile loop around villages to the south and west of Leicester, the cavalcade of cars made its way to the Wistow Rural Centre for a half-way break and refreshments. The second half of the tour took in a dozen or more villages in east Leicestershire and Rutland, before making its way back to the final destination at the Abbey Pumping Station Museum and National Space Centre in Leicester.

At both the half way and end points, the cars were lined up in a display of motoring history covering fortytwo different model years and every decade since the 1930s. The oldest car present was a 1931 Ford Model A, and the newest a 2014 MG 3. This gave other visitors to the venues the opportunity to admire the array of automobiles, which included ten marques and twenty-six different models. Most of these bore the famous MG octagon badge, and sixty were convertibles, whose occupants took advantage of the fine weather on the day to indulge in some “top down” motoring.

The run attracted visitors from over a dozen counties in England, with the two longest journeys being undertaken by entrants from Blyth, in Northumberland and Whitley Bay on North Tyneside, some 200 miles from the start. Other participants travelled from Suffolk in the south, to Yorkshire in the north, with the East Midlands counties bordering Leicestershire being strongly represented. Forty of the cars and the seventyeight people on board them were visitors to the county, with the other thirty-nine cars and their seventy-five occupants hailing from Leicestershire.

North Leicester MG Club chairman, Colin Readwin, said, “The 2015 Charnwood Caper has been one of our most successful to date, with numbers taking part being only one or two short of last year’s record entry.

The proceeds will enable our club to make a substantial donation to a local charity.” He added, “Quite a few of the participants have contacted us to say how much they enjoyed the run, with several complimenting us on the how well organised they thought the day was.”

Visit www.northleicester-mg.org.uk for information about the club and its activities.

Photo: A Triumph TR3A arrives at the Abbey Pumping Station Museum

Silverstone Success for the Racing Line

Ex-Champion Kart Racer George Line from Thurcaston began his car racing year in some style with his Mazda MX5 sports car. A podium finish in the first round of the British Racing and Sports Car Club Mazda MX5 Super Cup National Championship at Silverstone! Not only did he come third in his CMS Cepcor Ltd car he also put up the fastest lap. George was awarded Driver of the Day for the most overtakes having been caught up in a first lap incident where he was demoted to 24th.

This is a very strong start for his attack on the prestigious BRSCC National Championship. The 19 rounds are at all the major UK circuits and are being covered by Motors TV. George is sponsored by CMS Cepcor Ltd of Coalville, the biggest European manufacturer of crusher heads and equipment for the worldwide mining and quarrying industries.

He is run by his step father Robin Langford past owner of Langrops in Anstey who used to compete in motorsport in the 1970’s. George is also helped by Scott Russell of First Automotive on the mechanical side and Suvi of SS Cars Roughton Street Leicester, who tries to keep up with the contact damage. The racing is very close and robust as the cars are so evenly matched.

The next round is at Rockingham Motor Speedway with the British GT Championship.

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Crossword

This month's Easy Crossword...

ACROSS 1. Type of biscuit (7,5) 6. Short-lived insect, beloved of trout fishermen (3,3) 8. Send written message on mobile phone (4) 9. British PM 1902-1905 (7) 12. A piece of musical theatre (5) 13. Round at one end, pointed at the other (5) 14. ‘_______ Linesman’. Jimmy Webb song first recorded by Glen Campbell / Largest city in Kansas (7) 15. Electric cables suspended from this (5) 17. Horizontal support in a roof (5) 18. The man in charge on a building site (7) 20. An enclosure for animals (4) 21. Part of an engine (6) 23. Traditional breakfast (5,3,4)

DOWN 1. Type of melon (10) 2. Sweet... or sour (4)

May / June Crossword Solution

3. 4 & 20dn. Having an irresponsible attitude (5,3,4) 4. see 3 (3) 5. How to cook 23 (3) 7. Villain in ‘Oliver Twist’ (5) 9. The opposite of brains! Low quality meat (5) 10. Type of wide angle lens used in photography (4,3) 11. Sausage meat wrapped round chicken products North of the border! (6,4) 13. Music, or food, or culture of Louisiana (5) 16. Oriental aquatic plant / Yoga position (5) 19. Bread from Heaven (5) 20. see 3 (4) 21. A licensed premises (3) 22. A large bucket (3)

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Tackle Wistow Maze This Summer

With England hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze is joining in the fun. Created in the shape of a Rugby Player (scoring a try), the maze has been designed to build on our appetite for major sporting events, and to test visitors’ knowledge on a variety of sports that originated in the UK. Opening this year on Saturday 18th July, the Wistow Maze features over three miles of intricate pathways carved through 8 acres of living corn, with high level bridges and towers giving unrivalled 3D panoramic views.

“Three matches are being played in Leicester and we want visitors to join in the excitement and patriotic fervor of this tournament, whilst exercising both mind and body along the way”, says Diana Brooks, owner of Wistow Maze.

Diana continues “The challenge for visitors is to find 12 quiz boards hidden amongst the 3 miles of pathways. Each quiz board features a different sport along with a multiple choice question, combined with an array of interesting facts and figures on how and when these sports first originated in this country”.

Wistow Maze is an excellent family day out. As well as the challenge of this giant maze, visitors can test their skills on a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space hopper track, hoopla and a football shooting game.

Across the road is the Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, ensuring there really is something to satisfy all ages.

The Wistow Maze attracts over 15,000 visitors each year and is a winner of Leicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction”.

At the end of each season, the maze is harvested for cattle fodder and then redesigned the following Spring using GPS satellite technology.

Opens Saturday 18th July - Sunday 6th September (7 days a week), and then weekends only until Sunday 20th September.

10am – 6pm. Free Parking. Admission charges: Child £5.50, Adult £6.50, Family Ticket (2+2) £22.

More information on: www.wistow.com or ring 07884 403889.

COMPETITION: WIN A Family Ticket To Wistow Maze To enter the competition to win a family ticket for 4 (*either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) to the amazing Wistow Maze simply email the answer to the question below to: editor@thebradgatemagazine.co.uk. Title your email ‘Wistow Maze Competition’ and please make sure you also supply your name and address.

QUESTION: What shape is Wistow Maze this year?

Good Luck everyone!! Closing date for the competition is Friday 31st July 2015 and the ticket must be used by Sunday 20th September 2015 as this is when the maze closes for the year.

Film Presentations from Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council James Marsh’s moving drama, “The Theory of Everything”, was our romantic and sometimes humorous film for June.

Eddie Redmayne’s Oscar-winning performance as Stephen Hawking was astounding. He conveyed every emotion as a twitch of a facial muscle. The film was a masterpiece.

“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” will be shown on Friday 11th September 2015 and lasts 122 minutes.

During the three years since our first “Exotic Marigold Hotel”, the proprietor, Sonny, has found a girlfriend on whom he dotes. Co-manager, Muriel, played by Maggie Smith, assists with the hotel expansion. The wonderful performances by Judi Dench and Bill Nighy are enhanced by Richard Gere to produce a hilarious but touching drama.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm, tickets cost £5 and concessions are £4.50. There will be refreshments and a lucky prize draw. Advanced tickets may be purchased via the parish office – 0116 236 7626 or at the door. Diana.

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The Charnwood Trio...

This Month’s Feature focuses on a Beautiful Charnwood trio of villages... Rothley, Mountsorrel and Quorn… these villages offer us charm, interest and plenty of local business to cater to our every need...

The Perfect Trio Of Villages...

Why not set aside a day to explore our local nest of villages. Find out about their history or soak up the fascinating architecture and beautiful surroundings, taste the local foods, pamper yourself, treat your loved one or see how local services can help you to get on top of that ‘to do’ list!

There are so many great shops to visit, both gloriously nestled away and more visibly lining the centres of these villages, there are also plenty of gorgeous green spaces to keep your shopping experience scenic and enjoyable whilst, with the attractions on offer, there’s something to keep the whole family happy.

Our first stop is Rothley, a delightful village just two and a half miles from Bradgate Park. This village has a wonderful mixture of small quaint cottages as well as town houses lying within bountiful and beautiful countryside. The war memorial in the village centre at Cross Green is a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, especially in the summer. It offers a stunning view of the village and is the perfect place to stop for a rest.

We then hop to the next village, Mountsorrel, lying on the main road between Rothley and Quorn. The shops are spread throughout the village but they are easily accessible and close enough to explore by foot, which whilst doing so, gives you the ideal opportunity to take in the village’s glorious sights and surroundings.

Quorn is the third of our featured villages. Not only is it a haven for shops, pubs and restaurants but it again has an enviable landscape to be enjoyed. The main road that runs through Quorn has many businesses lining either side of it as well as a glorious church.

So why not make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy looking through this feature to get a taster of what these villages and local businesses might be able to offer you…

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Where to explore...

Enjoy the beauty, history and activities that our trio of Charnwood villages offer...

Rothley

is steeped in some marvellously interesting history, a trip to Rothley is well worth your time. Let us start by briefly introducing you to the Templar Chapel at Rothley Court Hotel - in the Middle Ages, Rothley was home to a manor of the Knights Templar, known as Rothley temple, here famous bills such as that raised to abolish the slave trade were written.

Rothley’s Grand Central Railway station is also a fine example of history on show, courtesy of its Edwardian station - lighting on the station is provided entirely by restored gas lamps in all buildings, and also on the platform itself which creates a quite unique ambience.

Mountsorrel

has some great history to explore including the centre of the village where it’s steep hill was once crowned by a castle built in 1080 - Mountsorrel castle, used as a bastion against King Stephen, branded ‘a nest of the Devil and den of thieves and robbers’ was subsequently destroyed in 1217 by the King’s men from Nottingham.

The Grand Union Canal also runs through the village with a perfect and peaceful area to sit and enjoy a beer or coffee and watch the boats go through the beautiful lock.

It wouldn’t be right to talk of Mountsorrel’s history without mentioning its famous ‘pink granite’ quarry, or the gorgeous 32 acre wildlife haven known as Mountsorrel Meadows, how about the impressive Butter Market or for that matter Stonehurt Farm, a great place for all the family to explore... now we’ve tickled your taste buds why not go and explore for yourselves!

Quorn

is ‘foodies’ heaven, with so many restaurants, pubs and cafe’s to choose from why not take a stroll along the gorgeous river side-walk as part of your perfect summer’s day out. If you’re after entertainment Quorn has plenty to offer including events at the village hall and fantastic Friday night entertainment from a variety of bands at The White Horse, you can find out who’s playing on their website: www.whitehorsequorn. co.uk Quorn’s GCR station is also another great attraction - in 1940’s history it takes you on a journey right into the past, with numerous events held throughout the year there’s a little something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

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Our Pick Of Activities From AroundThe Villages..

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July, 12 - 4:30pm

Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July

Quorn Open Gardens

Teddy Bears Holiday Express

At least 12 gardens are open to the public, most on both days. Refreshments are provided around the village.

There will plants on sale in some gardens and some located centrally on The Banks. Crafts will also be on sale nearby in the church rooms.

Passports can be bought at Bradleys and at any ‘open garden’ for £3.50 (under 16 free). Proceeds go to LOROS.

The Great Central Railway are offering a fun day out during the summer holidays for the whole family... including your very own teddy bear too!

You can hop on and off the holiday express trains at the different stations where you will find heaps of stuff to see and do. At Quorn you will find the Butler Henderson Café which will have some fabulous picnic boxes on sale. You’ll also be able to take part in the hide and find game and hunt for the 10 pictures located around the station.

At the Rothley station there will be a mini funfair (£5 for a wristband allowing multi rides, or pay for each ride individually) and Ellis’s tearoom where again there will be picnic boxes on sale. There is also a miniature garden railway - can you spot the miniature teddies?

There are also some fabulous things to do at both Loughborough and Leicester North stations including craft activities, face painting and Ted’s treasure hunt.

Be sure to watch out for Bear-trice bear and her brother Billy who will be riding the trains during the day.

Tickets: Family ticket A: £25 (2 adults and up to 3 children), Family ticket B: £15 (1 adults and up to 3 children), Adult runabout: £10, Child runabout (2 or over): £5, Child under 2: FOC.

13th July - 21st August, Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Rawlins Summer Camps Various camps for children aged from 5 to 14yrs. Art, trampolining, sports, archery, dance and performing arts from £17 per day with extra time available between 8.30am and 10am and between 4pm and 5.30pm at £5 per extra session. Phone 01509 622827 to book.

Open 9.30am - 5.00pm daily

Stonehurst Family Farm This fabulous farm park can keep the family occupied for hours. The entry price includes farm, play areas, nature trail, motor museum and FREE tractor / trailer rides. There is a mouth watering tea shop and farm shop and ample free parking. Check the website for upcoming events: www. stonehurstfarm.co.uk. Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AA.

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July On The GCR

There is a really varied month with something for everyone to enjoy with midweek running with Teddy Bears on one week for the children. Then action on three days for diesel enthusiasts, then the following week some vintage vehicles on show. There is a great selection of dining trains.

MIDWEEK RUNNING

TEDDY BEARS’ HOLIDAY EXPRESS

Wednesdays 1st, 8th and 15th Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 21st-23rd Trains will run on the first three Wednesday’s then for three days on the fourth week.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 28th-30th.

This popular event returns for another season with plenty of entertainment at all the stations to keep the children occupied, lets hope the sun comes out to play.

Teddy will also be with us during the first two weeks of August.

SULZER RUNNING DAY Friday, 10th July All departures from Loughborough starting at 12.30 with the last departure at 7.15, the out stations will be closed, runabout tickets only. A service of hot food and real ale will be available.

DIESEL RUNNING WEEKEND Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th This weekend features an extended diesel service alongside the normal steam timetable, giving the resident fleet a chance to stretch their legs and normal fares apply.

On the Saturday only some of the shunter fleet will be shuttling around Loughborough station limits and this is included in the runabout fares.

CLASSIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WEEKEND Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th Staged in Quorn and Woodhouse yard between 10.00am and 5pm each day there is expected to be a varied selection of classic commercial vehicles with some modern vehicles for comparison, it is hoped the Foden Society will be represented.

DINING TRAINS There is an excellent variety of Dining Trains to get your taste buds working including the regular ones, and a Wine and Dine Evening and two Murder Mystery nights and an extra Friday night Charnwood Forester.

PREVIEW OF EVENTS IN AUGUST Teddy will be with us for two more weeks, then more midweek running, a Mini Steam Weekend, Morris Minor Day and to round off the month during the Bank Holiday Weekend Peppa Pig and Brother George will be making another visit. There is a varied variety of Dining Trains to choose from with some extras.

For all the latest information visit the website at:

www.gcrailway.co.uk or phone Loughborough on 01509 632323 Dave Allen, Duty Station Master, Rothley.

PHOTO: Visiting from The West Somerset Railway for The Railway at Work Weekend in April GWR Modified Hall Class No 6960 Raveningham Hall stayed for a second weekend and is seen departing Quorn and Woodhouse for Leicester North on Sunday, April 26.

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What’s On

Lockdales Auctioneers

Market Bosworth County Show Sunday 5th July, 2015

A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Tuesday 21st July, 10am-3pm, at The Regency Hotel, 360 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2PL (free parking available).

Valuations can be provided on the following types of collectables: Coins, stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment necessary.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available.

Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation.

One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag belonging to the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Its owners brought it along to one of our valuation events! We sold it for them for £2800 in one of our auctions.

Any questions call 01473 627110, email: sales@lockdales.com or see our website:

www.lockdales.com ugh Loughboro

The Market Bosworth Show is entering its 126th year this year, and with a wide variety of local businesses supporting the event, it looks to be another huge success. It is set to return on Sunday 5th July and will be a fun filled day for all of the family. With the return of the classic tractors, the heavy horses and the craft and flower marquees, we see new exhibitors and trade stalls. The Market Bosworth Show is one of the largest outdoor events in the county and for many is one of the highlights of summer, but it is also run to raise awareness and money for charity.

This year’s chosen charity is Rainbows Children’s Charity.

Please dig deep and have an amazing day!

Why not bring the dog along and enter them into the Family Fun Dog Show on the day?

Cow Pastures Farm, The Park, Market Bosworth, Nr Nuneaton, Warks, CV13 0DP. Tickets: Adults £8, Concs £5, Family £20 (2+2) For tickets or further information see the website:

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Open Day: Rothley Bowling Club Sunday 12th July 2015, 12 noon - 4:30pm A very warm welcome is extended to all (old, young,

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2015

EVENT: The British Birdwatching Fair The British Birdwatching Fair is jointly organised by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust and the RSPB. Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation. This is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife.

Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland Water. 9am to 5.30pm See Birdfair Website for further information about the event and for tickets: www.birdfair.org.uk Full details of all of Loughborough RSPB’s events including finding the venue, booking the trips etc can be found on the group’s website:

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male, female, novices or experienced) All equipment provided - just wear flat soled shoes. Come and “have a go” and see what bowling is all about at a very friendly club.

Light refreshments will be served during the day.

Further details may be obtained from Club Captains Carole Ballantine: 0116 2302629 Geoff Porter: 0116 210321 or Club Secretary Mrs Carole Law: 0116 2990178 / email: thelaws@ntlworld.com.

Thringstone Music Festival Saturday 1st August 2015 Thringstone Music Festival is being held on Saturdy 1st August at Thrngstone House Community Centre. The event is from 12 noon until 11pm, and is a free event and is aiming to raise money for Thringstone House.

In addition to the music there will also be various food sales, bouncy castle, face painters, stalls and lots more! www.friends-of-thringstone.org.uk www.thebradgatemagazine.co.uk

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What’s On Saturday 25th July 2015

Our second community dig will be held on the weekend of 25th and 26th July. We are looking for homeowners In Whitwick who are prepared to allow a 1m by 1m test-pit to be dug in their garden and an enthusiastic army of volunteer diggers, pot washers and recorders. No experience is necessary. If you would like to take part or would like to know more, please do get in touch with us to register your interest.

Website: www.charnwoodroots.org | Email: charnwoodroots@le.ac.uk | Phone: (0116) 252 5946

Leicester Host Lions Club Summer Fete Sunday 2nd August 2015, 11.00am - 2.30pm

Variety of Stalls, BBQ, Refreshments. Music by Hiss & Boo Band until 1.30pm. Admission £2.00 Children £1.00 Venue: 34 The Ridgeway, Rothley, Leicestershire.

Charity Whist Drive The next in the series of Charity Whist Drives organised

by Derek Farr will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd July.

The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley.

Admission £2.00. All players welcome

Whitwick & District U3A

Whitwick and District U3A will hold its monthly General Meeting on Friday 17th July when we will be delighted to welcome as our speaker, Caroline Sharpe. Caroline has a very uncommon job: she is a carillonneur. Her talk will be about the history of the Lougborough Carillon and her unusual work as a Borough Carillonneur. Caroline has visited other carillons and will tell us something about those too.

To listen to Caroline and have the opportunity to discover more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broomleys, Coalville. Please arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. Group Leaders and others will be available to answer questions and pass on information about activities available to members.

Alternatively, visit our website at: www.whitwicku3a.org.uk where comprehensive details are available.

CHARNWOOD MUSIC FOR ALL – ORGAN CONCERTS

June’s organist was James Sargeant (pictured below), a new-comer to The Charnwood Arms concerts but an absolute delight to listen to. James’s ‘day-job’ is as an advisor and demonstrator for Yamaha organs. In addition to being a great performer, he also gave us a fascinating ‘tour’ through his own musical life, and lots and lots of information on organs and keyboards and the famous people who have played them.

These concerts are not just for classical music lovers. James reminded us of ‘If You Were the Only Girl in the World’, which his grandma used to sing as a lullaby; and of being influenced by the Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ and Georgie Fame’s ‘Yeah,Yeah’, as a young man. He told us of his concerts and gigs at Pontins’ holiday camps, and in jazz clubs, cabarets and at festivals.

The Hammond SK2 organ is one of only two dozen in the UK. As we watched the projected image of his flying fingers on the keyboard and his fast-moving feet on the floor, the full extent of his musical skill was apparent. The instrument’s lovely ‘piped music’ tones, (representing violin, percussion, drums, saxophone and many other instruments) really were a joy to listen to. The ‘tinny’ and ‘vibrating’ sounds of ‘Stranger in Paradise’ brought back lots of memories as did many of the other pieces of music.

The concerts at Bardon attract a wide range of friendly people. Some play their own keyboards and organs at home, whilst others just enjoy listening to these varied and beautiful instruments. There is a bar, coffee and tea are available, there’s a raffle, and, if required, you can get a very reasonably priced meal beforehand in the adjacent Charnwood Arms restaurant.

The organ concerts are held monthly in the function Room of The Charnwood Arms at Bardon. They start at 7.30pm and usually end around 10.00pm. The entry cost is £6.50 per person and tickets are available on the door.

Forthcoming concerts: Wednesday 8th July 2015: Ryan Edwards Wednesday 5th August: Chris Powell Wednesday 16th September: Ben Scott-Hyde For further information contact Chris Powell 01530 274270.

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A Visit To The Mountsorrel Railway Project A dry and sunny evening was to be had as approximately 150 Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from Quorn met at the new Mountsorrel Railway Station.

Over the past 7 years community volunteers have spent their free time restoring the Mountsorrel Railway line and creating a nature reserve. The new Mountsorrel Station will allow passengers to ride heritage trains along the railway, when the station and railway open to the public in October.

The girls, along with their leaders, and volunteers for the project, walked the restored track to the nature reserve, where they took part in sowing wild flower seeds and bark rubbing, before assembling at the picnic area for their walk back to the station.

Project leader, Steve Cramp, was presented with a donation from the group, along with hand painted bird boxes, which the girls had made.

The next phase of this exciting volunteer project is now under way. A new community heritage centre and tea room is being created alongside the restored railway on the Rothley/Mountsorrel village border. This involves relocating an historic granite barn from Kinchley Lane, Rothley and the old Time Office from Mountsorrel Quarry. When complete early next year, the centre will detail the history of Mountsorrel and Rothley and provide an inclusive day out for the whole family.

Fund raising is now focused on the phase 2 Mountsorrel Railway Museum and Exhibition buildings in the base of the old Nunckley Hill quarry. The museum will allow historic railway vehicles from the old Mountsorrel quarry to be displayed to the public and the exhibition building will tell the story of the geology of the Charnwood Forest, the history of quarrying in Mountsorrel and the story of the Mountsorrel Railway. Planning permission has already been obtained for the construction of both buildings, which will cost approximately £70,000.

Anyone interested in volunteering or donating to the Mountsorrel Railway Project should contact steve.cramp@ heritage-centre.co.uk or visit www.mountsorrelrailway.org.uk for more information.

Leicestershire Church to launch Digital Heritage Tour Rothley Parish Church in Charnwood has recently secured Heritage Lottery funding for tower restoration and a series of heritage projects. One of the projects has raised considerable interest not just in Rothley itself but across the county and beyond.

Terry Sheppard, local historian, explains why, “Rothley Church has a rich and varied collection of history dating back to Saxon times, in the past we could only write about it or provide tours for small groups of people. With the help of a local marketing company, a small group of us from the church came across an exciting and interactive way to make the church history come alive and be available worldwide. The result is stunning web based 360 degree photography including close ups of specific features of interest, all complete with audio commentary and informative text.”

Rothley Church history goes digital on Saturday 4th July. Simply log on then to view at www.rothleychurch.org.uk or come along on the afternoon of the 4th with your smartphones and tablets to Rothley Church itself and join with us in experiencing this new technology at its best using the free church Wi-Fi. The tower itself has a 500 year tradition of bell ringing and is an important part of village life. As part of the heritage day on the 4th July the church tower will be open to the public for bell ringing tours every half an hour from 1pm through to 4pm (minimum age 10), or if climbing the tower is not your thing, join the hand bell ringers for a new musical experience. A special welcome is extended to past ringers, who are invited to come and try some rounds or changes for old-times sake.

The afternoon also includes a special quiz trail for children, a timeline exhibit, free takehome brochure, midsummer cream teas and a digital village history ‘walk’ from 4.15pm to 5pm.

For further information, or to book for the cream teas and virtual walk, contact Terry Sheppard at: sheppard7pj@ btinternet.com

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OUT AND ABOUT Saturday 01 August 2015,

Saturday 04 July 2015, 10am - 4pm

BIG Birstall Yard Sale

LEICESTER CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL Leicester Caribbean Carnival celebrates 30 years of carnival and this year’s event is being celebrated with the theme “The Americas”.

Come on out and soak up the excitement of this year’s event. Carnival Village at Victoria Park, (London Rioad, Leicester) will open at 11am with three music stages and a main stage. A variety of vendor units will be selling food from the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and other countries. Art and craft and promotional stalls will also provide a good mix of cultural products, toys, educational and other information along with promotions.

The Official Opening Ceremony begins at 12:30pm followed by the street Carnival.

For more details call 0116 273 6649 or email info@ leicestercarnival.com or visit the website:

Over 200 Yard sales around Birstall Village.

Plus huge charity raffle, with tickets available from each stall.

A map of stall locations available from the Co-op Birstall Store and each stall.

Refreshments & displays from Birstall Methodist Church.

For more details contact Fiona, tel: 07547 293545 or email: fiona.barnes20@ntlworld.com You can also find details on Facebook ‘Big Birstall Yard Sale’ or on the website: www.bigbirstallyardsale.co.uk

www.leicestercarnival.com

Every Thursday | Art History Class - QUORN A series of lectures by Dr Ray Sutton MA PhD covering a wide range of subjects from “Jewish Art” to “Sydney Long and Australian Art Nouveau”. No prior enrolment necessary.

10.00am to 11.30am | The Council Chamber, Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, LE12 8BB | Admission is £3 | Tea/coffee 50p.

Thursday 02 July | Anastasia Baker Tours Her Debut Album ‘You Turn’ It has been a long time since the UK could with conviction, boast about the emergence of a true soul singer, so welcome to Annastasia Baker - a MOBO award nominee and X Factor finalist (2008/2010).

The Musician Venue & Bar, Clyde Street, Leicester, LE1 2DE | 7:30pm | Tickets: £7 | www.themusicianpub.co.uk

Friday 03 July | FILM: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Now that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly and Sonny Kapoor have a dream of expansion, and they’ve found just the place: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

A brilliant comedy starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie & Richard Gere.

7:30pm | Tickets: £3.50 and are available on the door | Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the film | Tel: (01530) 278444 The Century Theatre, Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN

Wednesday 04 July | American Themed Evening of Film & Music Ashby Concert Band will be supporting the Rotary Club in their chosen charity, Hospice Hope. An American themed evening of film music will be performed at Ashby Holy Trinity Church at 7.30p.m. Tickets are available from Band Members, Ashby T.I.C.or at the door at a cost of £10 adults, £5 for children.

Saturday 04 July | TOUR: The History of Bradgate Park Bradgate Park is steeped in history – from its Norman beginnings as a hunting park to the building of Bradgate House, home of Lady Jane Grey in the early 1500s and beyond. The walk is over surfaced tracks and grass. There are slopes to be negotiated and wheelchair users should be accompanied by a helper. Dogs on leads are allowed.

2:30pm - 4pm | Meet at Newtown Linford car park | £3.00 Adults, £1.50 Children (children under 5 free), Pay the Ranger on the day.

Saturday 04 July | Railway Gala Day Why not come down and ride on the only public passenger-carrying Narrow Gauge Railway in Leicestershire? Enjoy the experience of riding behind the four internal combustion locos resident at the Pumping Station. All day ride tickets will be available. After all this excitement you can have a cuppa and a cake at our own cafe in the main building, or enjoy your own picnic in the museum’s grounds. Admission Free. (Small charge for train rides).

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX | 11.00am - 4.30pm | 0116 299 5111

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July | SWITHLAND: Open Church Weekend St Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland, will be open for tea and cakes from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.

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LOCAL EVENTS Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July | The Rempstone Steam & Country Show A great family day out, entertainment will include: Aerobatic displays, re-enactments, civil war encampment, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Parade, Steam Games, Steam Parade, Falconry Display. Plus: Saturday Evening Entertainment in the Beer Tent, Children’s Entertainers, Companion Dog Show (Sunday), Steam Working Demonstrations.

Turnpost Farm, East Road, Wymeswold LE12 6ST | £7 Adult £4 Child (Under 5s Free) | Free Parking | Open 10am-5pm

Sunday 12 July | The Ashby Show There is always something interesting going on for all ages and a full timetable of events taking place in the Main Ring. Attractions include: Shetland Pony Grand National, Gun Dog Training, Titan The Robot, Livestock show, stalls, archery and much much more.

Tickets: Adults: £12.50, Senior Citizens: £10.00, Children (4-16): £5.00, under 4’s FREE, Family Tickets: £35.00 (2 Adults & 3 Child). www.ashbyshow.com | Cattows Farm, Swepstone Road, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 2RF

Sunday 19 July | OUTDOOR THEATRE: Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book Chapter House Theatre Presents Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. In the magical Indian jungle a new arrival changes the animal kingdom forever. Your favourite animal characters are brought to life to create an enchanting and fun-filled musical show for children of all ages. For this performance children are invited to dress up in their favourite animal costume and join in the Jungle Parade in the interval.

Outdoor Theatre held in the ruins of Bradgate House | www.bradgatepark.org | 5pm | Tickets available from www.seetickets. com or the Bradgate Park Shop

Sunday 19 July | Race for Life Loughborough Join hundreds of women and girls by taking part in a Race for Life 5k event. 5k is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities and you can run, walk or even dance your way round the course. Website: raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/ 9:30am | Town Centre, Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EB | Adult entry (Women aged 16+): £14.99, Child entry (Girls aged 6-15 & boys aged 13 or under): £10.00, Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed

Tuesday 21 July | Rockets Galore Children’s Day ‘Rockets galore’-Make a rocket- see it fizz – how high will it go? Design your own rocket to go on Space Wall. Then follow the themed trail around the museum. The LMTA café will be serving refreshments and picnic area available. Site’s railway running subject to availability.

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX | 11.00am-3.00pm | Admission FREE; £2 for activities (Small charge for train rides.) | Tel: 0116 299 5111

Saturday 25 July | Messy Church All Children welcome whatever the age - Carers, parents, grandparents, Aunts and Uncles etc come and join in the fun of craft activities and share a meal. The forth Saturday of the month. Donations are to be given.

3 - 5pm | Methodist Hall, Howe Lane, Rothley | For more info please ring Sue Wainwright on 07585 557548

Saturday 25 to Sunday 09 August | THEATRE: Shakespeare’s Richard III One of Shakespeare‘s most famous works, the play follows the rise to power of this misunderstood young King. Treachery, passion and murder combine in the lead up to his bloody and violent death on the Bosworth battlefield in 1485.

Tickets: £18.50 – £12.50 | www.curveonline.co.uk | Curve, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB | Tel: 0116 242 3595

Sunday 26 July - Sunday 02 August | Heather Scarecrow Festival 2015 This popular annual event is an excellent day out during the school holidays for all ages. Guides and map cost only £2 and will be available from the football club, corner shop and both pubs. Refreshments available – or bring a picnic. Heather Scarecrow Festival is a community event organised by a small group of volunteers.

Free Parking at Heather St. John’s Football Club, Ravenstone Road, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2QJ

Tuesday 28 July - Thursday 13 August | Teddy Bears’ Holiday Express on the Great Central Railway Enjoy Great Central Railway’s summer holiday sale for three weeks over the summer holidays. Ride the steam trains to meet the loveable bears, Billy and Beatrice. There’s also a craft market, face painting and fun fair rides. Bring your own teddy and hop on and off the train at the different stations where there are lots of fun things to keep you entertained.

See website for prices and further details: www.gcrailway.co.uk | 9am - 5pm | Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley and Leicester North Stations

Sunday 02 August | Quorn Pre Sixties Vintage & Collectables Fair True vintage & collectables fair where all items to be no later than 1959. Tea room with proceeds to Macmillian Nurses. Admission £1. 11am to 3.30pm - Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, Loughborough LE12 8BB.

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THE BRADGATE DIRECTORY

CLOTHING & JEWELLERY Caroline James............................... 31 Cathy Stephens Jewellery............... 51 Mr Stitch......................................... 37 Smartly Stitched Tailors.................. 42 EDUCATION Woodhouse Day Nursery................ 54 FLORISTS The Flower Shop............................. 36 FOOD, DRINK & VENUES Charles Mitchell Wines................... 47 The Grey Lady Kitchen & Deli......... 30 John’s House................................... 38 Riverside B&B................................. 37 Vintage Tea Parties......................... 42 The Waterside Inn.......................... 36 The White Horse............................. 41 Woodcock Farm Shop..................... 35 GARDEN Belvoir Sawmill & Forest Products.... 54 Bentley’s Garden Buildings............. 56 Birstall Garden Centre...................... 5 Bradgate Estate Management.......... 6 Delegate Services............................. 4 Garden Blueprints.......................... 42 H20 Design..................................... 25 Harrison Landscaping..................... 54 LB Grounds Maintenance............... 50 LB Landscaping............................... 27 Outdoor Solutions............................ 4 Roecliffe Tree Surgery..................... 25 Total Tree Services.......................... 27 HAIR & BEAUTY Aqua Hair........................................ 40 Charlotte’s Beauty Retreat............. 39 Elan Hair Design............................. 34 The Hair & Beauty Gallery.............. 37 Zoe’s Mobile Hairdressing............. .42

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