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Welcome Welcome to our August issue. Here in the office, this month is all about holidays and taking some well-earned time off to relax and rejuvenate before the kids start their new term and we begin our pre-Christmas planning (yes, I mentioned Christmas already!)

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In the meantime, this month’s issue, as always, is packed with community news, local events and of course every local business you could need. The festival season is still in full swing and we’ve got details of Bosworth Medieval Festival, running on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August.

Don’t miss this month’s fantastic competition one lucky reader will win dinner and an overnight stay at The Spirit Vaults here in Melbourne – be sure to get your entry in!

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This Month’s Competition ................................ 10 The National Trust .............................................. 14 Breedon Church & Heritage .......................... 16 Local Events - Bosworth Medieval Festival..18 Home & Interiors ................................................. 22 Whistlewood Common .................................... 26 Local Events ............................................... 30 & 31 Health & Fitness .................................................. 32

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Competition

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After closing in June 2019, the (then) Blue Bell Inn in Melbourne underwent a huge 18-month renovation which also included a change in name and installation of a brand new onsite 2.5BBL microbrewery. Complete with a 26 seat capacity restaurant and five premium en-suite guest rooms, the Spirit Vaults opened in 2020.

If you haven’t paid a visit to this fully refurbished family-run local what are you waiting for? The restaurant caters for lunch and dinner with everything from the Spirit Vaults burger to a traditional Sunday roast, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

The micro brewery, positioned in the heart of the pub, serves three core quality ales, with head brewer Simon on hand to talk you through them.

Finally, for visiting friends and family, the ensuite guest rooms, each with their own unique personality are the ultimate in comfort.

To find out more about the Spirit Vaults, to book a table or a room head over to their website www. thespiritvaults.co.uk or give them a call on 01332 300 542.

WIN, WIN, WIN! We’ve teamed up with the Spirit Vaults to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an amazing prize of • A £50 voucher to be spent on dinner • A bottle of Prosecco • A Thursday overnight stay in their best room (no.3) • Breakfast To be in with a chance of winning simply send your full contact details (name, address and telephone number) to: competition@lifemagazines.co.uk with the subject line ‘WIN in the Spirit Vaults Competition’. Good Luck!

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Should you become unable to manage your financial affairs, LPA will allow another trusted person to do so on your behalf. Without an LPA in place your spouse or other family will not have automatic access to your finances should you become incapacitated.

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The National Trust

Happenings in the House Calke Abbey, ‘the un-stately home’ is well worth a visit when you arrive on the estate. It’s a house where time stood still and tells the story of the Harpur family, who developed the mansion over several generations.

When the National Trust took on the property in 1985, many of the rooms had been abandoned for decades and were in a state of decline.

Calke Abbey reflects a period in the twentieth century when many country houses were lost, largely due to implications from World War Two. Luckily, Calke survived, by entrenching within the mansion and closing off some of the house.

Because of this, the mansion contains both grand and deserted damaged rooms.

Little has changed since then, as the Trust decided to only carry out essential repairs, leaving the house as a time capsule that echoes back to the late nineteenth century. Upstairs, the house reveals a massive contrast between the majestic and eroded rooms. Cross the threshold into the lavish Dining Room, Library and Saloon and you’ll be greeted by a plush red carpet. However, as you venture past these rooms, into the abandoned School Room and Sir Vauncey’s childhood bedroom, the carpet turns into a weathered beige, reflecting its surroundings.

So, as you take in the peeling wallpaper and collections of objects that may look strewn together to some, remember that it’s intentional and takes work to maintain.

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Top to bottom: The delicate dessert service laid out in the grand Dining Room © National Trust/Robyn Boffey; The abandoned Sir Vauncey’s childhood bedroom © National Trust/ Sally Thearle; Ready for dessert? © National Trust/Julie Griffith

There is a lot to see inside the house, from fossils and taxidermy to a discarded doll’s house, horse paintings and even a statue of duelling frogs. The house team is always working to find new ways of displaying Calke’s vast collection, so there is always something new to see.

In fact, this month in the great Dining Room, the table has been laid out ready for dessert.

You may think that the table needs a tablecloth; however, this was typically removed after the main course to reveal the table underneath for dessert. The crockery featured in the dessert service is from around 1850 and comes from Coalport and Coalbrookdale.

It’s exciting to see the table once again set! Because of the ever-changing collection in the house, it’s worth revisiting, as there will always be a new addition, like the table set or something that you didn’t notice before.

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Breedon Church & Heritage

Breedon Lives One of the best parts of rediscovering Breedon’s past is the people who have lived and worshipped in the parish for hundreds of years.

Whilst some might be well known – such as John Johnson, murdered by the 4th Earl Ferrers – others are more obscure. Take for instance my personal favourite, Thomas Allt. My first encounter with him was in the churchyard, his epitaph reading ‘I have engraven for many a one / On stones that stand around’, an occupation confirmed by the surname ‘Allt’ inscribed on many of the surrounding stones.

However, Thomas’ presence can also be seen in the church itself. As you walk from the porch into the nave, look on the left side of the doorframe to see the words ‘T. Allt’ – his name (or initials) can also be found on the Shirley tombs, organ loft and in the bell chamber. Clearly Thomas wanted to make his mark on the world, although perhaps not always for the right reasons; he was also a convicted felon who stole 112lb of lead off the church roof.

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Local Events

Bosworth Medieval Festival 2022 returns in August It’s back! The hugely popular Bosworth Medieval Festival returns in August, following two years in which it didn’t go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The two-day event – which attracts thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK and beyond – takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August this year, at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.

Tickets to the event are valid for the whole weekend, which means that visitors can attend the Bosworth Medieval Festival, which runs from 10am to 5.30pm, on either or both days for no extra cost. Once through the gates, all events during the two days, except author talks, are completely free of charge.

The family friendly festival features battle reenactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation – including a 20-minute re-creation of the Battle of Bosworth on both afternoons with hundreds of re-enactors. Destrier’s horsemen and women return with their mounted skill at arms and cavalry display and the fascinating Death of Richard III presentation, which was a huge hit with the crowd in 2019. They will also play a major role in the Battle of Bosworth reenactments.

There will be large living history encampments to explore, archery, cannon fire demonstrations, medieval falconry, a jester, musicians, the King’s Executioner, Knight School, a storyteller, guided tours, author talks, a medieval craft market,

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medieval cooking demonstrations and food tasting, hands-on games and competitions for children, hands-on archaeology, craft events and much more.

A wide range of food concessions will be available on site, and there is a large and welcoming real ale bar.

Authors giving talks at the Festival include Tracy Borman, Nathen Amin, Annie Garthwaite, Julian Humphreys, Toni Mount and Philippa Vincent-Connolly. Admission to the talks, as well as the Wars of the Roses Q & A on Saturday, is not included in the Festival ticket price.

Tickets for all the talks can be booked at www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/bosworth-medievalfestival-2022 Tickets are now on sale at www. bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/bosworth-medievalfestival-2022 and can also be bought on the gate on both days of the Festival.

We hope to see you there!

Please note, much of the Bosworth Medieval Festival site is on agricultural fields, which can make access to certain areas of the site difficult for wheelchair users.

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How a Lasting Power of Attorney works An LPA allows you to nominate someone to handle your personal affairs if you can’t do it yourself. There are two types, finance and health and welfare. The finance version lets your representative make financial decisions, while a health and welfare LPA deals with your care, including medical decisions or whether you need residential care.

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Homes and Interiors

A bedtime story…

Research shows that we spend around a third of our lifetime in bed, so this makes our bedroom one of the most important rooms in the home.

Whether it is the master bedroom, children’s bedroom or guest rooms, they are undoubtedly the key ingredients to a perfect family life.

Our bedrooms are not only a very personal place but also a place for us to get away from the hard days grind and get some quality relaxation.

Nothing feels better than sleeping in the comfort of your own bed.

A well thought through bedroom design will improve your wellbeing. Let’s dive into the fundamentals of creating your perfect bedroom.

To get you started, we will focus on some of the most important elements of good bedroom design.

Neutral colour palettes will allow the room to feel calmer and lighter during the day. Unlike busy wallpaper and dark hues, neutral colour walls will allow you to accessorise your bedroom with exciting colours, patterns and textures while still keeping a sense of calmness.

Next, make sure to add a suitable window treatment in a bedroom, this will allow you to control the amount of natural light you feel comfortable with in the room and provide privacy. There is nothing to stop you having more than one window treatment. A voile or white

roller blind can be added behind a roman blind or a curtain.

When it comes to choosing a bed, size does matter. Never choose an oversize bed in a small bedroom and equally a small bed will look ridiculous in a big bedroom. Think about how you need to move around the room and decide on what other bedroom furniture you need to include. If the bedroom is very big, you can include a seating area to make the room cosier.

To help you relax, you need to have good ambient lighting in the bedroom. Your bedroom will feel very different when the sun goes down and it is important to have suitable lighting for you to move safely and freely in your bedroom.

Pendants, table & floor lamps will help to create your perfect ambience.

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South Derbyshire Libraries on a Summer Reading Challenge event called Camp and Count on Tuesday 30th August. There’ll be fun activities in the afternoon and an invitation to camp overnight if you want to.

Whistlewood also hold one off events with other organisations to improve the lives of young people. We’ve worked with Home-Start, Derby Forest School have been supporting young teenagers from the YMCA college in Derby, and Sarah Spencer from Think Like a Tree has organised an event to support teenage mental health. We’d love you to join us to help support everyone ‘grow’, check out our Facebook page for all the latest news.

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Events Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August Outdoor Cinema at Calke Abbey Adventure Cinema are bringing three nights of outdoor cinema picnics to the stunning grounds of Calke Abbey for one weekend. Friday night will feature Rocketman - the incredible story of Elton John’s breakthrough years, whilst Sunday has an old classic – The Princess Bride. A delicious BBQ feast will be available, alongside tasty ice creams and an on-site bar. Feel free to bring your own picnic too along with a blanket or camping chair.

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Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August Staunton Harold Artisan Show Staunton Harold’s Artisan Show will present some of the finest craft and artisanal pieces in in the county and beyond and will take place in the beautiful grounds of Staunton Harold Hall. Running from 10am to 4pm on both days look out for Giddy Kippers Plants, Squiggly Sue Designs (cards & collages), Hip Andra homemade jewellery, Withers Gin, Hot House Ceramics

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and many more. Admission £4, children aged under 12 – free. Parking included. See https:// stauntonharoldestate.co.uk/artisan-show/ Tuesday 9th August Wildlife Watch – Minibeast Safari Join the rangers from the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote for a guided activity walk to discover some of the smallest creatures at Rosliston. No booking required. Simply meet in the Forest classroom at 2pm. £2.50 per child, no charge for accompanying parents.

Duration – 90 minutes. For details of this event and other activities and sessions coming up see their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/ EnvironmentalEducationProject Saturday 13th August Talon – The Best of The Eagles Talon showcase all the classic Eagles hits from their timeless back catalogue in this amazing live show performed in the covered amphitheatre, the Arena at Conkers Waterside in Moira. Food and drink will be available from the licensed bar and burger shack.

Doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.45pm. Free parking. Tickets cost £29 each.

Don’t delay as this will sell out – book your ticket online at www.visitconkers.com/event/talon-thebest-of-eagles/ or call 01283 216 633.

Saturday 13th August Sunny Summer Saturday Market Curly Magpie will be returning to the Riding School at Calke Abbey with a selection of vintage, handmade and locally made crafts, homeware and gifts. 10am to 5pm. Free entry for National Trust members. Park entry fees apply to non members. See www.curlymagpie.co.uk/ events/ for details.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August Learn to be a Pirate The Bottle Kiln at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in Swadlincote will be transformed into a lively pirate harbour where you will meet their cheeky and barmy pirates, who will show you the ropes to becoming a pirate for the day. Get your best pirate outfits on and join the fun! Any aspiring little pirates can learn pirate basics in the Pirating for Beginners class, have a go and meet the Pirates at a crafting workshop after the show presented by Fancy Entertainment. Shows at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Tickets £8 for under 5’s,

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Thursday 18th & Friday 19th August The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Outdoor Theatre Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s Garden, but they just can’t resist. Soon enough, they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes. From Quantum Theatre, this charming adaptation will have the whole family spellbound. Grab a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin at Bradgate Park for a delightful day of fun. Shows at 11am and 2.30pm on Thursday and 2.30pm on Friday. Allow time for your walk from either the Newtown Linford [LE6 0HB] car park or Hallgates [LE7 7HQ] car park. There will be signs directing you to the Deer Meadow. Bring a picnic and blanket. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £10 for children (3-16) and £45 for a family.

Saturday 27th August Twilight Walk for All Join the team at Wild Minds for a Twilight Walk around the woodlands of Moira Furnace and Donisthorpe. Bring your torch and get ready for a hunt for fungi, to learn about the nocturnal animals that live in the woods and to explore the woodland in a different light. This walk is suitable for adults and children and is a great way to spend an evening. Meet at 7pm. Cost £6 per person. For details of this and all Wild Minds events see their Facebook page - www.facebook. com/wildmindsnature

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August Ashby Big Weekend A brand new event combining Ashby’s REALfest on Saturday with Proms in in the Park on Sunday.

Two days packed full of great entertainment are planned, all on Ashby Bath Grounds with plenty of food and drink vendors. Saturday will feature live entertainment beginning with a street dance performance, local bands and tribute acts & ending with a screening of Grease the Singalong Musical. The artisan market and children’s entertainment will keep everyone happy. On Sunday, Proms in the Park returns with soul and Motown hits, a full swing orchestra and a performance by the D-Day Darlings. Tickets start from £15 and can be purchased online at www. ashbybigweekend.co.uk We always recommend you check with the event organiser before you visit to confirm details.

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Health & Fitness Ingredients Serves 4 • 240g dried couscous • 360ml boiling water • 1 vegetable stock cube • 100g cherry tomatoes chopped in half • 1 bell pepper cut into small pieces • 50g radishes cut in small slices • 50g spring onion finely chopped • 50g mixed seeds • 200g kale roughly chopped • 25ml olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon of the following (all optional) paprika, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger • A pinch of salt and pepper

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous Summer is still here and I wanted to share with you all one of my favourite recipes. This can be eaten on its own or as a side dish and looks great with a BBQ! Method • Put your couscous in a bowl, add the boiling water and the stock cube, and stir until stock dissolved. Cover and leave to one side.

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the spices to the oil - stirring continuously for 30 seconds.

• Add the pepper, tomatoes and spring onion cook for approximately 5 minutes until slightly soft then add your kale. Cook for 5 minutes then

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• Uncover your couscous and gently fluff up with a fork.

• Distribute the couscous evenly between the plates and add your kale mix to the side.

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Melbourne Assembly Rooms are proud to announce their concert line up for 2022

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Help combat loneliness in our area by volunteering for the SDCVS Befriending Service. They match local adults who are lonely or isolated with a like-minded volunteer. Volunteers can choose to do telephone befriending, home visits or buddying (trips out). There is currently a waiting list of people of varying ages looking for support. Could you spare some time to help out? For more information or to apply for a volunteer role, please email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk or call 07458 304 315.

Melbourne Area Derby u3a is open to anyone no longer in full-time employment. Its members run more than 20 local interest groups offering a range of activities from art appreciation to walking. This month’s all-member meeting will be lunch at the Milking Parlour (Tollgate Brewery Tap) from 12noon.

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We can all sometimes feel confined by our own four walls and long to get out for a couple of hours. Melbourne Community Care offer a cuppa, a slice of cake and good company on the first Tuesday of every month between 2pm and 4pm at Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne. Stay for ten minutes or two hours... you will be made very welcome! No need to book, just drop in and enjoy coffee and company.

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Leicestershire Three Peaks Charity Link will once again be running this amazing event on Sunday 18th September. This unique 16 mile challenge starts and finishes at Bawdon Lodge Farm in the heart of Charnwood Forest and takes in the peaks of Bardon Hill (the highest point in Leicestershire), Old John in Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill. The challenge raises vital funds to buy items such as food, clothing, beds and cookers for local families in desperate need. Sign up with friends, family or colleagues today at https://charity-link.org/events/ leicestershire-three-peaks/

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The Conservation Volunteers

Encountering wildlife Over the past two months, regular members of volunteer work parties with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) have been encountering all kinds of wildlife. From ravens and falcons to some beautiful wildflowers and insects there’s always something new to encounter, identify and learn about at the numerous sites we work at.

We even had an impromptu tracking session after encountering some wild mammal footprints recently – do you recognise the footprint in the photo? Our staff and volunteers are keenly interested in many areas of ecology, and if you’ve ever wanted to learn more whilst developing new skills as part of a group, why not join in with our volunteer events?

Everybody is welcome, and with increasing amounts of research showing just how amazing being outdoors in nature is for our wellbeing and health, now is the perfect time to get involved (whilst the summer is here).

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Rural Action Derbyshire

Charity of the Year National Award: shortlisted again We at Rural Action Derbyshire are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a prize at the Charity Times Awards, one of the most prestigious celebrations of the voluntary sector in the UK. At a special ceremony in London, we are hoping RAD will be announced as winners of ‘Charity of the Year: with an income of less than £1 million’.

This is the third time we’ve been shortlisted in this category. Here’s hoping it’s third time lucky!

While no member of our team does their job for praise or accolades, it is nice for our work to be recognised at such an esteemed event, which highlights how what we do at Rural Action Derbyshire is making a real difference to people’s lives. It also gives us an excuse to throw on our glad rags and enjoy a night out - which is certainly appreciated after the last couple of years!

This exciting announcement follows our success at the Rural Business Awards late last year, which saw us named the Midlands’ Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project 2021/22.

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a year filled with unprecedented challenges.

With energy prices skyrocketing at eye-watering rates, many are finding it difficult to heat their homes - especially the 67,000 living off the mains gas grid, who have seen energy bills rise by 400% in just over a year. Further to this, thousands of households are struggling to put food on the table, with demand for food banks rising by 49% since the start of the pandemic.

This has made our work more important than ever, with our community oil buying team working hard to negotiate a fairer price for heating oil – helping to save customers around £40,000 a year in total. We have also worked around the clock to deliver healthy meals to families across the county, including 25,000 to vulnerable schoolchildren during the October half-term.

While we’re delighted that this support has been recognised on the national stage, we will certainly not be resting on our laurels now. We already have plans to expand our affordable food support, increasing the number of community pantries to provide affordable, nutritious food to those struggling.

Hopefully we can be named Charity of the Year in September and make our trip to the capital a memorable one.

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