Ibstock Life December 2019

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INSIDE: Christmas Church Services • Santa Sleigh Routes• Local Pantomimes

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IN THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS Christmas Cover Competition Winners 8 Local Santa Sleigh Route 10 What’s On for Families - Local Pantomimes 12 National Trust News 14 Christmas Recipe 16 Parenting Tips 18 Health & Fitness Tips 22 In Your Garden 24 Christmas Church Services 26 & 27 Local Community News - Age UK 28 Puzzle Page 30 Swannington Heritage Trust 34 What’s On at The Palace 36 & 37

Ashby Museum News Ibstock Surgery News What’s On The Conservation Volunteers Century Theatre Just 4 Fun Coalville Library News Community Board Pet’s Corner Book Reviews On the Beat Puzzle Solutions Business Directory

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CHRISTMAS COVER COMPETITION WINNERS

OUR CHRISTMAS COVER! Last month we ran our annual competition for one lucky winner to design our Christmas cover. We were overwhelmed by the response and the number of entries which came flooding in.

This was amazing but did pose us with one problem…..how to choose just one winner.

As you can see from our cover we did manage this after much deliberation and we were delighted to present Lottie (aged 5) with her prize of a family craft experience courtesy of Paint a Pot at the Ferrers Centre, Staunton Harold and of course, a framed copy of the final cover. Well done Lottie – we think it looks great!

Here are just a small sample of the fabulous drawings we received….

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WHAT’S ON FOR FAMILIES - PANTOMIMES

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a family panto. Here’s our round up of the top picks locally: Jack &The Beanstalk Loughborough Town Hall Fee Fi Fo Fum… Loughborough Town Hall is in for some fun...

The team behind the 2018 five star smash-hit Beauty and the Beast are back with the BIGGEST panto of them all with marvelous moosic, cow-ntless costumes and an udderly ridiculous dame with giant-sized jokes! For show times & booking please see their website www. loughboroughtownhall. co.uk/events

Peter Pan

Derby Arena Peter, Tinker Bell, Wendy and a very odd- looking woman, who refuses to grow up, are in for a high-flying action-packed adventure. The lost boys and musical mermaids will take on some very potty pirates and the most dastardly villain of them all – Captain Hook!

With spectacular effects, barrel loads of laughs, jokes that grab you hook, line and sinker, and more than a sprinkling of fairy dust, this promises to be the perfect PAN-to.

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Aladdin Leicester Demontfort Hall Come along to Demontfort for this traditional family pantomime full of songs, laughter, fun, baddies, silliness – and a host of stars including X Factor winner Sam Bailey, popstar Antony Costa from Blue and many more! For more info & ticket booking please see their website www. demontforthall.co.uk/events

Beauty & The Beast

Peepul Theatre, Leicester

This December the magical fairy tale Beauty and the Beast comes to life on Stage at the Peepul Centre. A magical pantomime production for all the family filled with fun, laughter, audience participation and not forgetting the talented cast.

Please see their website peepulenterprise.com/event/beautyand-the-beast for further info & booking.

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Century Theatre, Coalville

Hero Dick journeys to London to seek his fortune accompanied by his faithful cat. Gold soon becomes the least of his worries when he meets Alice the Alderman’s daughter.

Join Dick and the gang as he travels to Siam where he gets confronted with King Rat! Lots of modern music and slapstick humour to keep the family entertained! For booking see their website www. centurytheatre.co.uk

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MAKE MAGICAL MEMORIES AT CALKE ABBEY It’s a wonderful time of year to spend quality time with the family, and at Calke Abbey, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy.

This Christmas, Calke is spreading a little joy along a new festive trail in the Pleasure Grounds, where you’ll be inspired to share small acts of kindness over the Christmas season. As darkness falls, follow the lantern-lit path to the church and see the house glowing with festive light. The Entrance Hall will be open so you can warm those fingers and toes by the fire, and don’t forget to explore the twinkling tunnels for a truly magical experience.

The festive trail is open every weekend until Sunday 22nd December from 11am to 6pm. Visit the Calke Abbey website for more details.

‘Tis the season to stock up on festive gifts and treats!

Calke’s Riding School is also hosting Christmas Markets every weekend until Sunday 22nd December, where you’ll find heart-warming food and drink, homemade crafts and unique gifts – or why not treat yourself to a mince pie and mulled wine? Don’t forget

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Enjoy crisp winter days exploring all that Calke Abbey has to offer ©National Trust Images/Stephen Franklin

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As the frosty mornings take hold, now’s the perfect time to enjoy crisp winter walks in the wider parkland.

Look out for ancient trees silhouetted against the bright sky, winter visitors to the bird hides, and splashes of colour as berries begin to pop up this festive season. Calke Explore is the perfect base to begin your nature explorations – open all year round.

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RECIPE

CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND NUT LOAF This simple cake makes a delicious alternative to a classic rich fruit Christmas cake. It will keep un-iced in an airtight container for a few days. Add the icing and fresh cranberry topping on the day of serving.

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75g sweetened dried cranberries

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50g walnuts, chopped

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75g fresh cranberries

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TOP TIP Instead of the fresh cranberries you could scatter over more festive-themed sugar sprinkles and add a dusting of edible gold spray for a really sparkly finish.

METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 170C, 150C fan, gas mark 3.

Grease a 900g loaf tin and line the base and up two long sides of the tin with baking parchment.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly combined.

Fold in the dried cranberries, nuts and orange zest and juice.

3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the

surface. Bake for 1hr-1 hr 15 minutes or until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

4. Spread the royal icing over the top of the

cake. Scatter over the sugar sprinkles and fresh cranberries, plus the fresh mint sprigs if using.

Leave in a cool place until set. Serve sliced.

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PARENTING TIPS

CHRISTMAS EVE BOXES

Planning a Christmas Eve box this year, but can’t decide what to put in it? Maybe we can help…

PYJAMAS Many of us give out the Christmas PJs right at the start of the month – to get as much wear out of them as possible. If you haven’t, then you may well be able to pick up a bargain in the days leading up to the 25th, as retailers often reduce their Christmas stock.

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A CHRISTMAS DAY OUTFIT If you’re planning a special Christmas Day outfit for your child, add it to their Christmas Eve box. Again, you might be able to grab a bargain on Christmas Eve, but if you’d rather not face the queues, try supermarkets, as they’ve really upped their game in recent years.

A MEMENTO Why not add a Christmas-themed memento to be brought out again year after year? This could be a small decoration for your child to hang on the tree, a mug to drink that hot chocolate from, or a plate for Santa’s mince pie.

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A SMALL TOY, GAME OR ACTIVITY Choose a game you can all play together as a family, such as Dobble, or an activity to keep them quiet for five minutes while you finish preparing for the big day.

A SWEET TREAT Whether you go for a packet of sweets, a gingerbread figure or a sachet of hot chocolate, a sweet treat is likely to prove the most popular gift in the box. And let’s face it, your child isn’t going to get to sleep early anyway, so a bit of sugar isn’t going to make too much difference.

A BOOK There are numerous Christmas tales to choose from. ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ is usually a winner with children under six, as it comes complete with extra mini-gifts, including a game and jigsaw. Then there’s ‘The Girl Who Saved Christmas’ and ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ for older children.

OTHER LITTLE GIFTS If your Christmas Eve box is still looking a bit empty, you could pop in some trinkets, stationery or accessories. We love the notebooks and badges from The Kindness Co-op.

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3. Light up your garden. Keep burglars and vandals at bay with plenty of outdoor lighting. Criminals do not like being in the spotlight, so lighting around your front and back yards, along pathways and near your garage, will make them a little nervous. Motion activated lights or using a timer, will not only deter burglars, but also make pathways safer for you to navigate in the dark.

Tip: Plant a thorny (well kept) bush under 1st floor windows 4. Secure your garage. It is strange how many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way that they do their homes.

Garages often end up with an old rusty padlock on it (if one at all) protecting the contents, and even if your garage doesn’t house your car, lawnmower, bike etc, it mostly likely will have the tools to help a burglar gain access into the house. Make sure garage doors are solid and secured with a strong lock.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVICE

MANAGE YOUR STRESS FOR CHRISTMAS

Christmas is rapidly approaching whether we like it or not. Life is already busy for us all, making it difficult to achieve that work/life balance.

Christmas is yet another pressure on your health even if you see it as a positive and happy season!

What can you do to manage your stress levels at this time of year? So many expectations and pressure from the media to do things because you think you should, it’s really hard to avoid so just a matter of finding ways to cope. Here are some coping techniques to help you get through: 1. Get plenty of rest as this will help minimise your chances of succumbing to winter viruses.

2. Focus on what you can do to make it a good Christmas, don’t waste energy worrying about what you are unable to do.

3. Take some exercise as it’s a great stress buster.

4. Eat and drink sensibly as again this will help you stay as well as you can.

6. Take a good multi vitamin as high stress levels deplete your vitamin and mineral levels.

7. Be happy, positive and content.

8. Avoid family confrontations, try to find some middle ground in any heated discussions.

9. Stay in the moment as this will stop the energy draining worrying about what might be or what has been.

Enjoy and have a happy and peaceful time!

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IN YOUR GARDEN

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One of my 2019 New Year garden visit resolutions was to go to the Eden Project in Cornwall. I’ve just made it in time and am pleased to be able to tell you about this unique place.

There is in fact so much to say about the project, from the initial concept stage and epic undertaking of transforming an old china clay pit, through to what is now a major tourist attraction featuring a Mediterranean biome and a Rainforest biome. The Eden Project is education on a global scale and has charity status, helping to inform gardening in Africa, particularly how to grow food with climate smart techniques, which in turn develops jobs and horticultural knowledge.

The two biomes have created two separate garden environments where the temperatures and climates are controlled to create 1) a Mediterranean space and 2) a Rainforest.

The rainforest biome was to me the most interesting as I had never before seen tropical plants in their ‘natural’ environment. Coffee beans growing abundantly on branches, bananas ripening, and a Cacao tree – the reason we have chocolate. In this biome the temperature is 18-35 degrees and humid, mimicking the jungle conditions found in Western

Decemb er garden ing jobs • Brighten up tubs and borders with Primulas • Harvest sprouts (pick from the base upwards)p arsnips, kale and cabbages • Cover crops sown in autumn, such as broad beans, with a fleece • Net cabbages and brasicas so they are not eaten by pigeons • Wrap any non frost-pro of pots and garden ornament s with bubble wrap • Decorate for the season with cuttings from your garden of Holly, Ivy or spotted Laurel.

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The Mediterranean Biome shows what can grow in the warm temperate regions of the world including the western Mediterranean, South Africa and California. Aloe Vera, chilli peppers, grapevines and Citrus groves thrive here. Many of the plants, such as lavender, are small and hairy to reduce water loss.

Cacti are prickly to keep off predators, and plants scented with oils keep bugs out and water in. In the hot, arid conditions the plants have developed to survive. I found the climatic conditions in this dome more like a comfortable summer holiday – even in winter, in Cornwall!

The areas outside the biomes, the old sides of the clay pit, are now well landscaped and feature gardens and blocks of ornamental grasses (helpfully labelled so you can look up your favourite and see if it can grow in your own garden).

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES St Bartholomew’s, Snarestone

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Sunday 15th December 5pm Walking Nativity

Sunday 8th December 4pm Whitwick’s Christmas Carols

Sunday 22nd December 6pm Christmas Carol service

Sunday 22nd December 6pm Carol Service

Christmas Eve 11:30pm Midnight Communion

Christmas Eve 5pm Christingle Service – Collection for Rainbows Children’s Hospice

Holy Trinity, Normanton-le-Heath Sunday 8th December 3pm ‘Follow the star’: a pop up instant nativity Sunday 22nd December 3pm Christmas Carol service and Christingle Christmas Day 9:30am Christmas Day service for all

Holy Rood, Packington Sunday 1st December 4pm Christingle Service Sunday 8th December 11am Holy Communion and toy service – collected for Marlene Reid Centre Sunday 15th December 11am ‘Follow the star’ all age service Sunday 22nd December 6pm Carols by Candlelight

Christmas Eve 11:30pm Midnight Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.00am All-age Holy Communion

St Andrew’s, Thringstone Friday 20th December 6.45pm Procession from St Andrew’s Church to Charles Booth Centre Thringstone for Community Carols Saturday 21st December 4pm Crib Service Sunday 22nd December 4pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 11:30pm Midnight Holy Communion

St George’s, Swannington Christmas Eve 3pm Carol Service

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Ibstock Methodist Church Sunday 15th December 6pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 6pm All age Christmas service

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MAKING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR OLDER PEOPLE SPENDING CHRISTMAS DAY IN HOSPITAL Older people spending Christmas in one of Leicester’s Hospitals will once again receive a gift bag this year, donated by the generous local community.

Making Christmas Special is a collaborative campaign between Leicester’s Hospitals, Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT).

Every year, there are patients too ill to leave hospital and spend Christmas Day with their loved ones.

‘Making Christmas Special’ aims to spread a little festive cheer to older patients who will be spending Christmas in one of Leicester’s Hospitals. Now in its seventh year, the campaign is encouraging the local community to donate a small gift bag that will be distributed by hospital staff and volunteers to older patients on Christmas Day. In 2018, the public of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland showed a fantastic amount of generosity by donating over 1,500 gifts. In past years, the campaign has been so successful that donated gifts exceeded the need in Leicester’s Hospitals and could be shared with some community hospitals.

There are gift tags to download and packaging and gift guidelines on the Leicester Hospitals website.

Tony Donovan, Executive Director at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, added: “This campaign makes an enormous difference to older patients who have to spend Christmas in hospital and the generosity of the community always brings a smile to their face. We’re delighted to be working with Leicester’s Hospitals and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust to bring the Christmas spirit to what could otherwise be a lonely time.

Our shops and resource centres will act as donation points across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for anyone who would like to offer a small gift.”

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1. Visit the website of Leicester’s Hospitals (www.leicesterhospitals.nhs.uk) or Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk/leics) to download and print a gift tag 2. Write your message on the gift tag and tick whether the gift is suitable for a man, suitable for a woman, or suitable for anyone.

3. Attach the tag to a small gift bag containing unwrapped gifts such as lip balm, hand lotion, slipper socks, bed socks, biscuits, sweets, cereal bars, hot chocolate or coffee sachets, pens, pencils, and puzzle books. The websites have a full list of what could be donated and what we cannot accept.

4. Take your gift bag/s to the main receptions at the Royal Infirmary, General or Glenfield Hospital or to any Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland shop or resource centre in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

5. Donations can be made throughout November and up until Friday 13th December 2019.

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SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST

WALKING FOR EVERYONE Coal mining in Swannington was first recorded in 1204. Most mines were short lived, so miners often changed jobs. They walked across a different set of fields to the new mine. The result is a marvellous network of footpaths in Coleorton and Swannington.

To help walkers enjoy the countryside and its amazing coal mining, tramway and railway heritage, the Trust has developed 10 self-guided walks, downloadable via www.swanningtonheritage.co.uk/visits-events/walks Each walk comprises a map, directions and description of the heritage encountered. They are all circular and can be joined at any point on route.

The shortest walks are about two miles and the longest ten miles. Some walkers find stiles difficult, so walks without stiles are included in the portfolio. If you enjoy taking photographs while out walking, please send a couple to swanningtonphotos@gmail.com and we will add them to the community gallery on our website.

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Christmas at the Mill Sunday 1st December 2pm with Santa, games, crafts and refreshments.

Details of our sites, events, speakers, walks, group visits and volunteering opportunities are on our website www.swannington-heritage.co.uk and on our Hough Mill Facebook and Twitter pages.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PALACE...

DECEMBER at the Palace Community Centre FRIDAY 6TH AND SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER

PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

(part of Ibstock Christmas Carnival week) This popular village event will start at 3.30pm on the Friday until 8.30pm and then continue on the Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Santa will be in his Christmas Cottage grotto and there will be live harp music to enjoy, festive stalls with great gift ideas, seasonal refreshments and free puppet shows (Friday: 6.30pm and 7.30pm and Saturday: 10.30am and 11.30am).....plus much, much more!

WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER

PALACE CHRISTMAS WINE CLUB

Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Call The Palace on 01530 262 400 or Corinne 01530 451 725 to reserve your place.

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

PALACE CHRISTMAS BINGO

A great social night out! Doors open: 7.30pm. Eyes down: 8m. Bar and refreshments are available. Everyone welcome!

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Open from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357 005 for more details.

(Also 16th Feb and 15th March).

Wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30pm.

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy Year to all our Volunteers and Patrons Thank you for your support!!!

The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.

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Wild Rumpus Dance Class – 10am – 10.45am. Fun, engaging sessions for children from walking to 4years, using props, music and themes! Contact Anna on 07842 896432 for further details.

Zumba with Nunzia – 11.15am – 12 noon. Low impact dance fitness class. £4 per session, 1st session £2.

Contact Nunzia on 07810 214343 for further details.

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on 07887 678 367.

TUESDAY

Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Richard Page on 01530 812 201 or 07792 840 948, e.mail: richard. page44@outlook.com for further details.

NEW CLASS: Walking Netball – 1.30pm – 2.30pm - a slowed down version of the game of netball, designed for anyone look to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. A game of walking netball is for all ages and abilities. Come and join us. Starts Tuesday 7th January 2020 for 10 weeks. £2 per session. To book please contact georgia.james@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454 735.

NEW CLASS: Menohealth – 5.30pm – 6.30pm – We empower women to take control of menopause. Come along to a friendly MenoClass for expert advice, support and fabulous routines. For more info and to book a class go to www..bookingwhen.com/menoleaderwendy or contact Wendy on 07740 895 148.

Yoga Class – 6.45pm -7.45pm. Please contact Johnathan Springthorpe on 07776 304 766 or via his Facebook page: Yoga with Jay Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on 07969 480 684.

WEDNESDAY

50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. A specially designed program to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on 07887 678 367.

One Fit Mama – 11am – 12 noon. Exercise for mums from pregnancy to preschool, starting Wednesday 9th January. Contact the Palace for further information.

The Palace Community Centre Ltd, High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Email:enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk Visit www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk

NEW CLASS: Mega Strikers – 4.45pm – 5.45pm – for children 3-6 yrs old – providing boys and girls with a safe and fun environment to improve on their ball control, confidence and co-ordination. FREE taster session followed by 4 week block booking for only £20.

Call Ben on 07761 006909 for more details. CLASSES START ON WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY. ‘FITSTEPS – 6pm – 7pm – that’s ‘Strictly’ Fun! - Book now by contacting Rose on 07562 331 041 or e.mail: rosemarydebney@gmail.com Palace Players – 7.30pm – 9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on 01530 262 400 for more details.

THURSDAY

Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Sue Townsend on 01530 834 239.

Weightwatchers class – 5.45pm – 8pm. Contact Jo Wyld on 07877 281 831 or e.mail jwyld@weightwatchers.co.uk

FRIDAY

Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

Stretch and Strengthen class – 11.45am til 12.45pm.

Gentle seated exercise for increasing flexibility, strength and balance. £3 per session. Contact the Palace on 01530 262 400 for further details.

Children’s Dance Classes - Beginners Ballet 4pm4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45pm -5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30pm - 6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) Call 01455 636 514 or 07949 121 442 or email office@rochelle-dance.com Monthly Bingo – NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY – December’s Palace Christmas bingo is on Friday 20th December. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12

noon. Our community mornings have now finished and will be returning on Saturday 14th March 2020.

Many thanks to everyone for your support over the past 12 months and we look forward to welcoming you all back in 2020!

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

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ASHBY MUSEUM NEWS We took part in the welcome given to a party from Sister City, Evans, Colorado, USA on Saturday 9th November They were given a brief talk on the history and development of Ashby Museum and were able to view not just the two exhibition rooms, but also look at several medieval documents and artefacts.

Of great interest was the alternative Royal Line laid out as a family tree showing the descent from George, Duke of Clarence (the middle brother of Edward IV and Richard III) to the museum’s patron, the present holder of the title, Simon Abney-Hastings, 15th Earl of Loudoun. He is the grandson of Barbara Abney-Hastings, the 13th Countess, whom many Ashbeians will remember as a devoted supporter of the town.

Our Christmas cards are selling well, but be sure you make your purchases by December 21st!

Our winter opening times start on Monday 2nd December. We will be closed on Thursdays until the spring. The times are: Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 11am to 1pm; 2pm to 4pm; Saturday: 10am to 3pm.

We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers for the time and skills they have given to us over the past year. We simply could not remain open without this support. We wish them and everyone else a very Happy Christmas and a fulfilling 2020.

Christmas holiday from 3pm, Saturday December 21st, reopening 11am, Monday January 6th 2020.

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IBSTOCK SURGERY NEWS

Christmas Holiday Opening Hours

This year, like the previous few, we’ll be closing at 4pm on both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We’ll also be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Otherwise we’ll be open as usual. Please see our website (www. ibstockhousesurgery.nhs.uk) for what to do when we are closed if you need medical advice or help.

Ibstock Christmas Carnival

On Saturday 7th December the surgery will be taking part in the Ibstock Christmas Carnival during the parade. We’ll have a tombola, children’s lucky dip, raffles, non-alcoholic mulled wine and hot chocolate. There’ll also be craft stalls selling some unusual Christmas gifts and we’ll have a Rescusi Anne doll. This is the doll used for training on resuscitation and basic life support.

You’ll be welcome to have a go on Rescusi Anne and learn about basic life support from one of our experts.

We’re raising money to buy a blood pressure machine for the waiting room. This will benefit our patients because you’ll be able to pop in and

check your blood pressure whenever it suits you and this’ll free up more appointments available for other things such as blood tests. Please come and see us and help us raise money for this worthy cause. Have a look at our Facebook page for the exact times we’ll be open as we haven’t been advised of this yet.

Finally we’d like to wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Thu 5th Dec to Sun 5th Jan Jubilee Square Ice Rink

Jubilee Square Ice Rink has a new 45-metre outdoor ice trail, making the experience even more magical, come rain or shine you can glide happily under a clear roof. 10am to 8pm at Jubilee square, Leicester.

Adults £9-10, children £7.50-8.50 for 45 minutes.

Saturday 7th December Ibstock’s Christmas Parade

The Christmas Parade will be starting from the Community College car park on Central Avenue at 4.30pm and proceeding along Chapel Street and High Street to arrive at St Denys Church at approx. 5pm.

St Denys will be serving seasonal refreshments and you are invited to enjoy Christmas carols amongst the beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Thursday 12th December Sence Valley Supper Club

The club welcomes new members, old friends and acquaintances alike to its monthly culinary evenings at various venues around the local area. This month’s venue is The Lyric Rooms, Ashby de la Zouch. For more information call Jane Boyce on 01530 264 872.

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Friday 13th December Concordia’s Christmas Cracker

Concordia Choir will be performing Seasonal Favourites and Carols to help bring in the Christmas feeling at the Venture Theatre, Ashby from 7.30pm. Tickets £8 per person, under 18s free. To book email concordiachoir.ashby@gmail.com

Friday 13th December The Lion King

Packington film club presents “The Lion King. (U)” 2019. At Packington Memorial Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Free for this month only. Tea and coffee served from 7pm.

Sat 14th & Sun 15th Dec Thornton Christmas Tree Festival

Bring the family along to see the church full of beautiful trees, all decorated by people and groups form the village at St Peter’s Church, Thornton, LE67 1AA. From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, 12noon to 5pm on Sunday. Admission 50p per adult.

Refreshments will be available. The trees can also be viewed at the Candlelit carol service on Sunday 15th December at 6pm.

Sat 14th & Sun 15th Dec Netherseal Christmas Tree Festival

St Peter’s Church, Netherseal will be open to view trees lit and decorated by church and community groups on the theme of “Christmas Carols”. Admission is by programme (adults £1, under 10s 50p) to include mince pie and mulled wine. There will also be a children’s Christmas craft workshop (Saturday only). Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 3pm. The Festival concludes with the annual Carol Service on Sunday December 15th at 6pm.

Thursday 19th December Christmas Celebration Concert with The8

The8 return to Emmanuel Church Loughborough, LE11 3NW with their inimitable mix of sacred and humorous, thoughtful and entertaining Christmas music. The concert starts at 12.45pm but a soup and roll lunch is served from 11.30am. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information search for Emmanuel Concerts on Facebook.

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Friday 20th December Ibstock Soul Club Christmas Party

DJs Richard John, Rob Gray and Sean T Taylor will be playing a variety of northern soul, motown, soul, reggae and ska. Special guests include DJs Mick Reynolds, Reggae Rita and Vernon Smith. 7.30pm to 1am at Heather St Johns Football Club. Late Bar. Admission £5 on the door.

Saturday 21st December Ashby Concert Band Christmas Concert

Ashby concert band is performing their Christmas concert at Holy Trinity Church, Ashby at 4pm.

Tickets available from Ashby TIC or from band members or call 01530 411 767.

Saturday 21st December Carols By Candlelight

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surroundings of the National Memorial Arboretum for their annual Christmas Carol Concert. Suitable for all ages, this traditional carol service will fill you with the festive spirit. 6 to 7pm, free entry. Contact info@ thenma.org.uk for info.

Fri 27th to Mon 30th Dec Scrooge – A Christmas Panto

Ideal to entertain children between Christmas and New Year, the classic Christmas story Scrooge is on at Conkers. There’s no additional charge as it’s included in the price of tickets.

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NEWS FROM TCV: THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING CHARITY With Brexit dominating the headlines, a lot of other issues have received less coverage than they might otherwise have done. One example of this is the latest State of Nature report, which came out in October.

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The report (which is readily available online) makes for sobering reading. 13% of all species found in England, for example, are threatened with extinction from the UK. 31% of species are now found in fewer places than they could be seen in the 1970s. The basic picture is that wildlife in our country needs our help.

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Thursday 5th December 7.30pm £22.50 VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS SNOW WHITE

Seeing this classic tale come to life in the form of a ballet has to be the most enjoyable and spectacular way of viewing it. See www.viennafestivalballet.com/ snowwhite.html for details.

Saturday 7th December 2.30pm & 7.30pm £10 THE FESTIVAL PLAYERS PRESENTS BRIEF ENCOUNTER Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 11am & 3pm £8-£12 DICK WHITTINGTON

Once again presented in the style of 1940s radio and steeped in romantic glamour, The Festival Players perform this adaptation of the award-winning 1945 film, live on stage as a follow-up to last year’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A live Radio Play’.

Sunday 8th December 2pm & 7.30pm £10 DESFORD COLLIERY BAND

The Desford Colliery Band comprises of twenty-five brass musicians with percussion and performs a repertoire spanning Baroque to Jazz, with some of the finest soloists you will hear.

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The wonderful Five Star Theatre are back after their sold out run of The Twits and the fantastic Wizard Of Oz in 2018. A bigger, better panto at the Century Theatre? Oh yes it is! Full of audience participation, goodies, baddies and singing and dancing. A full 2 hours of fun.

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COALVILLE LIBRARY NEWS

DECEMBER EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

Ashby Library will not be staffed from 24/12/2019 - 26/12/2019 and 31/12/2019 - 01/01/2020.

Smart access to libraries will be available 8am - 4pm on 24/12/2019 and 8am - 4pm on 31/12/2019.

Coalville Library would like to wish all our borrowers a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Saturday 7th & 21st December 10.30am to 12noon

Every Tuesday 1pm to 2.30pm

Come along and enjoy a variety of games & puzzles in the library.

Come along and listen to a good story or a poem over a biscuit and a cuppa. Non-reader or keen reader, you can sit and listen, or join in the discussion as much as you like.

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We’ll have lots of lego out available for families to play with in the library. Free activity for both adults & children.

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Create and relax with our craft projects (resources provided, or bring your own). Everyone welcome to join us. Limited spaces available please book by emailing: coalvillelibrary@leics.gov.uk Every Thursday 10am to 12noon

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COMMUNITY BOARD Armed d Force ces es Cof Cooffe fe ee e Morning Armed Forces Veterans Coffee/Tea Morning on Saturday 14th December at Ivan hoe Social Club, 1 Wilfred Place, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2FW from 10.30am to 12noon.

Families, friends and uniformed pers onnel welcome. A small donation is apprecia ted.

Ibstock Community Library On Saturday 7th December between 10am and 12noon head along to Ibstock Community Library to enjoy a children’s Christmas Story morning. There will be children’s activities and a colouring competition as well as a raffle and a tombola. Free Entry.

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Face painting, bouncy castle, tombola, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas games, cakes, mulled wine, mince pies, hot drinks, health promotion, children’s Christmas crafts. All funds raised are in aid of purchasing new surgery equipment.

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Swannington Festive Dinner

Swannington Festive Group are inviting locals who expect to be on their own on Christmas Day to a free festive fayre and entertainment at the village hall between 12 noon and 4pm.

A full Christmas dinner plus festive entertainment and games, including bingo. Attendance is on a first come first served basis and transport can also be provided. Call either Mike/Hilary on 01530 451 105 or 07967 680 602 or Molly/Alan on 01530 833 395 to book your place.

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PRETTY CHRISTMAS TRIMMINGS THAT CAN HARM YOUR PETS The glitz and glitter of Christmas is so pretty that it’s easy to forget the potential dangers of our festive trimmings, so here are some of the possible hazards that may threaten your pet at this time of year.

Spray snow Spray snow looks very pretty but it does contain chemicals that are harmful. If your cat or dog licks the substance they could suffer from sickness and diarrhoea or other gastrointestinal problems.

Fairy lights Your pet can be electrocuted by fairy lights if bitten through, but there’s also a danger they could become tangled in the lights and be unable to free themselves if they’re alone in the house.

Tinsel Tinsel can cause a blockage in the intestines if eaten, and might require a trip to the vet to clear the blockage.

Silica gel Silica gel sachets are very small and your pet may eat them without you noticing. These sachets can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Glitter The sparkle of glitter is very attractive to pets, but glitter is easily ingested. The tiny pieces can also lodge in their eyes and set up a nasty irritation.

Whilst not wishing to diminish the joy of Christmas, it pays to make sure your pets are safe this festive season.

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BOOK REVIEWS

THE GIFT OF READING

Whether you’re buying for someone else, looking for ideas for yourself, or plan to buy a book, read it and then wrap it up (we won’t tell), there’s plenty to choose from this month.

Banksy You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat Gary Shove & Patrick Potter This is so much more than just a coffee-table-worthy photography collection. For a start, it’s snort-out-loud funny. It’s been updated for 2019 and now spans Banky’s career, from the early 90s to 2018. There are anecdotes, irreverent biographical references and a few hundred photos to pore over.

Little Robin Red Vest Jan Fearnley This classic picture book is now 20 years old. It tells the story of how the robin got his red vest. (Spoiler: Father Christmas gave it to him as a reward for the robin giving away his own woolly vests.) A great story, beautiful illustrations and a feel-good message to top it all off. What more could a young child want from a book on Christmas morning?

The Testaments Margaret Atwood The Testaments picks up a few years after The Handmaid’s Tale ended. It weaves together the stories of three women – Daisy, born in Gilead but raised in Canada; Agnes Jemima, who’s desperate to escape the life set out for her by her step-parents; and the infamous Aunt Lydia.

We won’t spoil it by giving away too much of the storyline, but it’s fair to say that it’s everything you hoped for and more. Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale (book or TV series).

Burn After Writing Rhiannon Shove A journal with a difference, Burn after Writing invites teens to answer a series of questions to paint a picture of who they are, from ‘The song that makes me want to dance’ to ‘If I had a brainwashing machine, I would use it to’ and ‘Something I do that makes me feel proud of myself’. Perfect for 11 to 14 year olds. (The adult’s version is worth a look too.)

The Corset Laura Purcell Ruth Butterham is on trial for murdering her mistress. She confessed to the crime, but is she guilty or delusional?

The more that wealthy prison visitor Dorothea Truelove hears of the beaten and broken Ruth’s tale, the less sure she is of who the real villain is in the story. Is Ruth the killer, is there another murderer at large or, as Ruth seems to believe, is the real culprit something far more unlikely? Gripping historical crime fiction sure to appeal to fans of Sarah Waters.

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ON THE BEAT

CELEBRATE SAFELY Leicestershire police are well into the latest ‘Celebrate Safely’ campaign which takes place across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to remind people how to celebrate safely during the festive season and how to keep our communities safe.

The ‘Celebrate Safely’ campaign runs from the beginning of September all the way through to the New Year. As well as attending the local Christmas Lights Switch On events in Coalville g crime and Ashby our officers will also be holding prevention events this month. We have a big event at TESCO Ashby on Saturday 14th December where we will be sharing advice on preven nting vehicle crime.

Come along and speak to us and get tips for keeping vehicles safe on darker nights and find out about other campaigns we have going on. We will join with other agencies at the event so it’s a great chance to make the most of a one stop shop of information.

We want everyone to enjoy this time of year so consider:

OUT AND ABOUT DRIVING

If you are driving, don’t put your life or other people’s lives at risk! Avoid The Fatal Four: • Drink and drugs: alcohol and drugs can impair your driving, so never drink or take drugs and drive.

• Mobile phones: your reaction times are reduced if you use a mobile phone while driving. Switch it off before you drive.

• Speeding: just a few extra mph can make all the difference to your reaction and braking distances so slow down!

• Not wearing a seatbelt: no matter how short your journey, always wear a seatbelt. Doing so cuts the chance of being killed in a crash by up to 50%.

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• When you go out lock doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a short time.

• Don’t leave the packaging from expensive items outside your house – take it to be recycled or put them in the bin.

PROTECT YOURSELF

• Be aware of what is happening around you and trust your instincts.

• If you have been drinking, avoid walking home alone.

• If you feel unsafe, change direction and go somewhere you are more visible to other people.

• Be discreet with your valuables.

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If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood call the police on 101 to report it.

Finally I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas from all the neighbourhood policing team based here at Coalville. We will be working through the festive period to make sure everyone enjoys their time.

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