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Ashby Foodbank Opening Hours

The Foodbank’s revised hours for all their distribution centres are: Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am at Ashby congregational church, Thursday 9.30am to 11.30am at St Stephen’s Woodville, Friday 9am to 10am at Measham Baptist Church and Friday 2pm to 4pm at Ashby Congregational church. If you are in need please email info@ ashbyfoodbank.org.uk or call 07542 118 878.

New Football Team for Bereaved Men

Sands United FC Ashby is a football team for men a ected by baby loss, o ering a peer support network where they can talk about their bereavement when they’re ready. All Sands United FC teams are part of Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity If you are a bereaved Dad who is looking for some support or to have a kick around then get in touch with Matt on sufcashby@gmail.com or 07951 608 259.

National Forest Trek®

Three charities have partnered together to create a new fundraising challenge event, walking from Beacon Hill, through ancient woodland and newly planted trees, to the  nish at the National Memorial Arboretum,

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the nation’s year-round centre of remembrance. Join the National Forest Trek and you’ll be walking together for a better future. Four event options include: 1, 2 or 3 day treks or a 5K trek from 18th to 20th September. See www.nationalforesttrek. co.uk for more information and to join.

Nominate an Activity Hero

To replace the 2020 Sport and Health awards NW Leicestershire Health and Wellbeing Team will be highlighting the achievements of individuals, teams, schools and groups through their Activity Heroes! Do you know somebody who deserves to be recognised for their success within sport or physical activity this year? Maybe someone who has gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic? If you do, nominate them as an Activity Hero here www.nwleics. gov.uk/sportsandhealthawards until 31st October.

Borrow a Book

Did you know that Blackfordby Old School Room has a book swap stop where you can borrow books for free and then return them once you’ve read them? They refresh the books regularly so, so why not pop along for a browse. Please wear protective gloves whilst handling the books though.

Ashby Methodist Church

Although the church building remains closed the team at Ashby Methodist are very much active. They have a recorded service every Sunday which you can  nd on YouTube (search for National Forest East Methodist Circuit). There is a mini-sermon for all to read on the boards to the front and rear of the church. You can also contact Rev.Jacky at either revjackygoaten@aol.co.uk or 01530 412 298.

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