OVD Issue 100 Apr 26

Est 2006

Outwoods View Directory Celebrating 20 years

Your independent business directory delivered FREE to over 11,900 homes & businesses in Loughborough

Issue 100 Apr/May 2026

of advertising local business with this issue!

Tel: 07922 610336 www.outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk

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PROFESSIONAL DECORATOR Quality workmanship Interior & Exterior Experienced & Reliable service Fully Insured

LOUGHBOROUGH

01509 237037 OR 0116 241 3443

Outwoods Property Services Regular Grass Cutting We are now taking bookings for the new season!

Gardening Fencing - repair and replacement Paving & Patios Gates Gravel work Turfing

For a Free Estimate Please Call Mark on

OUTWOODS 07760 112500 PAINTING 01509 218568 SERVICES Aerial & Satellite Installations Digital TV Aerials Supplied & Fitted Reception Problems Solved Digital Aerial Specialists Freesat Installations Satellite Systems Fitted Extension Points Signal Meter Tested TV & FM Aerials 3 Year Guarantee Communal Systems Storm Damage & Insurance Work Family Run Business Covering Leicestershire Since 1963

Local Family run business with over 20 years experience Contact James on: 07767 154 989 01509 219 502 www.outwoodspropertyservices.co.uk 4

Hassall Aerials

01509 412 446 0780 313 5382 120 Station Rd, Quorn, LE12 8BS

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J.R.C

Driveway Specialists Why call the rest? Call the best Drives Stoned Decora ve Gravels Block Paving Dropped Kerbs Tarmac Driveways Resin Bound D Driveways riveways All Other Aspects Of Driveways On Time, Every Time O.A.P discounts Fast friendly service No job too big or small Call for a free quote today 07799 580 846 jrclandscape2@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook 6

LUXURY BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Designed & installed at affordable prices Bath to Walk-in Shower Conversions - Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiling Electrical & Plumbing Installations - A Local Family Business

For a professional approach and free fixed price quotation call 01509 215352 or 07917 786 930 or visit www.solechome.com

SOLEC Home Improvements

Checking our references is actively encouraged

ALLSIDES GUTTERING REPAIRS

Charnwood House Pointing

FULL REPLACEMENT GUTTERING WITH 4 YEAR GUARANTEE

Give John a call for all your repointing needs

0116 2161 777 0797 003 2814

Ground cut and repairs

REPAIR CLEAN

REPLACE

PLEASE CALL STEVEN ON

fcf2211@gmail.com

We have over 260 Google Reviews from Leicestershire people!

www.allsidesguttering.co.uk

Brickwork in need of attention?

Special rates for a full house

07807 729 276

covering Loughborough and surrounding areas

Ken’s Garden Plants and Flowers All plants for sale are Spring hardy View our enticing selection of hanging baskets, pots and planters Wide choice of pansies, violas, bellis daisies and spring flowering bulbs Perfect plants available now for the rockery and herbaceous borders All plants are grown on Ken’s plant nursery, you are sure to feel inspired!

Contact Ken Muir tel/text 07778 482 608 or Find us on Facebook View our plants at 62 Knightthorpe Rd, Loughborough LE11 4JT Visit our Loughborough Gardeners Fair plants stall comm Sun April 5th 7

Contact Us Outwoods View Directory PO Box 11189 Next Deadline: noon on Friday 15th May 26

Loughborough LE11 9PP

Next Delivery: rachel@outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk from 23rd to www.outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk 30th May 26

07922 610 336

OutwoodsViewDirectory

Dear Readers, I wonder if Kay ever thought the local advertising magazine she started 20 years ago would have carried on for so long.

I feel so honoured to be the custodian of her work and hope she looks down on this little magazine and sees it thriving and continuing to expand (with Loughborough) Happy Birthday Outwoods View Directory, and thank you to all our advertisers, distributors and readers, past and present, who continue to support it.

On page 26 you will find the recipe from our very first magazine in April 2006. I hope you will be inspired to have a go at it. It’s Flash Fried Moroccan Chicken and it’s very tasty.

For all the sewing enthusiasts among you we have Fabworks Mill Shop on page 17. They have some amazing fabric and the staff are super friendly and very helpful. I hope you will take a look and maybe explore the creative you!

Happy Easter to you all.

Take care til next time Rachel 8

s John’ MAN & VAN

Tel: 07 77 33 55 88 2

Removals . Deliveries . Collections Local or National Est 2005 Loughborough based - for hire by the hour/mile No extra charge for evenings/weekends 4 metre extra LWB clean van . Sorry - No tip runs

SHEPSHED ROOFING & GUTTERING

With You Involved Every Step Of The Way

Roof Repairs • New Roofs • Chimneys & Ridge Tiles Slate & Tiles • Flat Roofs • Fascias, Sof ts & Guttering Over 30 Years Combined Experience Free No Obligation Quotes Local, Reliable & Friendly

Call John anytime on 0780 77 29276 Covering Loughborough and all surrounding villages 9

Luke’s Plastering

• Re-skimming • Plaster Boarding • Rendering • Ceilings • Wall Removal • Repair Work • All walls to be taken out & replaced with stud work 10 years experience Clean service with a quality finish 01509 844065 • 07786 393608 thorleyandson@icloud.com

A clock hour and minutes hands overlap how many times in a day?

Answer inside the magazine!

M. Thorley & Son Building & Housing Improvements

For a free no obligation quote contact Michael Thorley T: 01509 844065 M: 07847 483851 E: m.thorleyandson@gmail.com 10

D. Shanks & Son

Plumbing and Heating Ltd All aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertaken including: Boiler installations, servicing & repairs Radiators & valve changes Bathroom installations, taps & showers Gas hobs, cookers & fires Landlord gas safety certificates Natural gas & LPG Central heating power flushing Unvented cylinder installations 546645 & repairs For a friendly and reliable service please contact us on:

M: 07950 164323 E: dshanksplumheat@talktalk.net

We accept payments by all major credit cards, bank transfer, cheques & cash

Adys Windows Ltd Make your dream a reality

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING BI FOLD DOORS BAYS & PORCHES CONSERVATORIES UPVC REPAIRS FOGGY UNITS REPLACED

FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS Tel: 01509 231641 Fax: 01509 210209 Mob: 07714 589142 Email: enquiries@adyswindowsltd.co.uk Web: www.adyswindowsltd.co.uk

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Our services:

** * * ** ** *And Much More...

New Roofs/Re-roofs Lead Valleys Dry Ridge System Dry Verge System Fascias/Soffits Guttering/Downpipes Chimney Repairs Ridge Pointing Roof Cleaning F QUO REE TA AVA TIONS ILAB LE

01509 801 775 or 07377 654 088

jc-roofing-guttering.co.uk jcroofingservices93@gmail.com

Cooker or Oven Not Working?

Tel: 01509 434019 8am - 9pm, 7 days

Most Makes of Cookers and Ovens Repaired

OVENCARE

Family Run Business Since 1981

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OAP & NHS Discount

NS Handyman Services For all your home and garden needs!

07861 783 767 nathanspary1@outlook.com

Steven Cooper Plumbing

FOR A QUICK, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Kitchen & Bathroom Installations Repairs & Maintenance Plumbing & Heating Services No Job Too Small Call Steven for a free quote on: 07754 802 882 or e-mail:

stevenxcooper@gmail.com

SPJ

sales@sign-shop-loughborough.co.uk www.sign-shop-loughborough.co.uk

Interested in Advertising in the OUTWOOD VIEW DIRECTORY?

PROFESSIONAL CARPENTRY & JOINERY General Improvements & Custom Projects such as:

Doors . Fitted Wardrobes Cupboards . Stairs & Balustrades Drive Gates . Side Gates .

Garage Doors and much more...

WELL JUST PICK UP THE PHONE & CALL 07922 610 336 ....WE DON’T BITE!

Call Simon on 0759 788 2578 or email highplainsdrifter59@me.com 13

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HUNTS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ROOFING & BUILDING

New Roofs & Roof Repairs, Big or Small Crack Stitching to Brickwork Brickwork Re-pointed Chimneys Rebuilt, Repaired & Renewed Guttering, Fascias & Soffits Repaired & Renewed We cover all of Loughborough and the surrounding area. Free Advice & No Obligation Quotations

07946 044 362 or 07845 207627 FUTURE PROOF HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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td L y r D ’ n ‘ Wash 21-23 Ling Rd Loughborough

10 SHIRTS WASHED, DRIED & IRONED ONLY £17.50 • Same Day Duvet Cleaning • Service Washing • Dry Cleaning • Repairs & Alterations • Next Day Ironing Service

COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE

01509 240 215 360 471 Monday-Friday 8am-7pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 9am-5pm jillswashndryltd@gmail.com 18

PLUMBING & HEATING Servicing, Installation & Repairs Boiler Installation and Repairs No Job Too Small All Domestic Plumbing Work Undertaken Power Flushing Landlord Safety Checks

Tel Home 01509 560253 Tel Mob 07762 476985 Free Quotes 227704

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QUICK PRIZE CROSSWORD

THINKING OF ADVERTISING WITH US? HERE’S WHAT TO DO Either

Give us a ring with the details on 07922 610 336 or Complete the online ad request form at www.outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk or Email us the details, anything from the very basics to your completed ad, to sales@outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk

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New kitchen design and install Kitchen refurbishment/spraying New Windows Fullbathroom Bathroom Full Refurbishment refurbishment Misted double glazing replacement Double glazing repairs Decorating services Resealing services Ceramic tile fitting Laminate floor laying Sliding wardrobe installation

Staircase replacement Flat pack Assembly Mirror and picture hanging Light fittings Sockets and switches replaced Jet washing service Small plumbing services Decking, new, refurbishment and cleaning service Window blinds measured and installed

T: 07918 910128 01509 434084

info@rjhhomeservices.co.uk www.rjhhomeservices.co.uk

Call me now on 01509 839447

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Find us on

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Experienced, friendly plumbing and heating engineer based on the forest side of Loughborough. Over 30 years of experience.

FREE quotations - NO callout charge - All work guaranteed Fully insured - Fully quali ied - Gas Safe registered ALL work undertaken, from small jobs to boiler repairs and full heating systems

BOILER SERVICE OFFER

Boiler replacements Combination boiler installations £75 Full heating systems with this advert Installations of additional radiators Central heating power lushing Landlord gas safety certi icates Replacement of pumps, motorized valves etc Installation of gas hobs and gas cookers Fault inding on ALL MAKES of boilers

CALL: 07970046471 or 01530588435 EMAIL: plumbwise2000@yahoo.co.uk 194623 22

JH ROOFING For All Your Roofing Needs Roof Repairs Tile & Slate Replacement Firestone Rubber Roofs Bitumes Flat Roofs Felted & Reboarded Dry Verge & Dry Ridge Systems Leadwork & Chimney Work Fascia Boards, Soffits & Guttering

All Work Guaranteed For a free quotation please phone

01509 833 265 0745 440 7673 23

L J Electrical of Loughborough Ltd INSTALL SOLAR PANEL & BATTERIES REDUCE YOUR BILLS SAVE EVEN MORE & FIT BATTERIES CAN SAVE UP TO £1000 A YEAR

Solar Panels-Summer Special Free Battery (worth £1200) with every installation

01509 266383 or 07770 788469 lee@lj-electrical.co.uk

FREE QUOTES - ALL ROOF TYPES CONSIDERED 24

ODD JOBS Fence Repairs / Replace Gutter Cleaning & Repairs / Minor Roof Repairs Painting & Decorating Laminate Flooring / Tiling / Slabbing

Call Kevin on 07862 258 175 or 01509 731 833 oddjobskevin@outlook.com Don’t forget to mention the Outwoods View Directory when responding to adverts!

ISSUE 99'S WINNER IS....

SUE SAVIN

www.pavemaster.co.uk 10 YEAR GUARANTEE - NO DEPOSIT FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE FULLY INSURED

LAST ISSUE’S CROSSWORD SOLUTION

BLOCK PAVING - TARMACADAM RESIN DRIVEWAYS - NATURAL STONE GRAVELLING - PATIOS - FENCING STEPS - GRASS - LANDSCAPING

Freephone: 0800 303 2227 Office: 0116 298 7936 Email: office@pavemaster.co.uk Gateway House, 4 Penman Way, Grove Business Park, Leicester LE19 1SY Company Reg: 12929687 25

FLASH FRIED MORROCAN CHICKEN This was the first recipe in the Outwoods View Directory back in April 2006.

It was courtesy of Nick White who was the Head Chef at the Printroom Café Bar. Described as a quick, easy & sophisticated recipe that would be perfect for a tasty weekday supper, or serve with a selection of side dishes for a more elaborate dinner party! Preparation 15 mins (not including marinading time) Cooking time is 15 mins and it serves 2.

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cut into 2 cms dice or slice each into into 3 pieces 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 25g pine nuts 50g raisins Half a fresh chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 1/2 teaspn each of cinnamon and cumin Juice of 1 lemon 2 tabs olive oil Mint or coriander to garnish Method Combine all ingredients, reserving half the lemon juice. Cover and leave to marinade in the fridge for 30 mins to an hour. Heat a li le oil in a frying pan and cook the marinaded chicken on a medium heat for about 5 mins (a li le longer if using the chicken cut into 3 pieces. Turn up the heat for the last 2 mins to caramelise slightly. Serve immediately garnished with lemon juice and either mint or coriander. Lovely with a tomato, onion, cucumber and green pepper salad and cous cous. - Enjoy!

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General Maintenance Clearance Decking Fencing and more.....

For a Friendly & Professional Service call Steve on:

07931 283 155 stevecrate.gardening@gmail.com

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Remember it’s just for fun!

Woodbrook Décor High Class Painting & Decorating Domestic & Commercial All Decorating Work Carried Out Over 30 Years Experience Fully Insured Free & Competitive Quotes For A Professional Service Contact Paul Jarram 07771 740122 paul.jarram@btconnect.com Woodbrook Décor 27

We would like to invite you to Westfield House Market Day event.

We will have stall holders selling a variety of products, produce and Arts and Crafts.

If you are a stall holder and would like a stall please contact tracytaylor@westfield-house.com 8ft x 5ft space available - bring your own table.

Set up your stall for just £5 Public Liability Insurance will be required.

All funds raised will go into the resident’s funds

If you are looking for dementia care for a loved one, please take a look at our new website, where you can see everything Westfield House has to offer and the high standard of care we provide.

You will also be able to see the activities taking place this month www.westfield-house.com

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Dates for your diary!

Mountsorrel Memorial Centre have several events on: 1st April The Eras Experience Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna 2nd April Kids Easter Craft Session 9th April Rapunzel 10th April The Beatles Experience 17th April Nearly Elton 22nd April Codebreakers - The Story of Enigma 24th April The West End Tenors 8th May Jackson Ultimate Tribute to King of Pop 12th - 16 May The Full Monty 22nd May From Gold to Rio performing hits from Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran 23rd May Nothing but a Good Time The Rock Anthems Show

WOULD YOU LIKE A DELIVERY JOB DISTRIBUTING THE

Outwoods View Directory THE MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED EVERY TWO MONTH S & THERE IS A 7-9 DAY DELIVERY WINDOW

WE KEEP A WAITING LIST OF THOSE INTERESTED IN DELIVERING THE MAGAZINE .

WE DELIVER TO 11900+ PROPERTIES IN LOUGHBOROUGH & HAVE AROUND 20 DISTRIBUTORS EACH MONTH. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO ON OUR WAITING LIST & YOU ARE AGED BETWEEN 13 - 130 PLEASE GIVE US A CALL OR SEND US AN EMAIL .

07922 610 336 rachel@outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk

Cossington

Open Gardens Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May 11am to 5pm each day Many Gardens Open, All Within Easy Walking Distance VARIOUS STALLS REFRESHMENTS PIMMS STALL DISPLAYS STEAM ENGINE BARREL ORGAN U3A UKELELE BAND VARIOUS MUSIC PLAYED DURING THE TWO DAYS JERUSALEM JAMMERS DANCING DISPLAY THE SILEBY SLAPPERS (Drummers) MODEL RAILWAY DISPLAY BEES & BIRD DISPLAYS

TICKETS £7.50 (will cover two days) Children under 16 free

FREE PARKING IN TWO CAR PARKS Cossington, Leicester LE7 4UW

For more info please ring 0116 230 4877 or go to the website www.mmcvenue.co.uk PROFITS ~ 50% LOROS and 50% Church Maintenance Secretary:Penny Weston-Webb pennywestonwebb2022@gmail.com 07754 892842

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ADVERTISING & LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION Local, FULL COLOUR A5 magazine, established 2006 Delivered FREE to over 11,900 homes & businesses on the Forest side of Loughborough Published every two months Over 75% repeat advertisers Small, friendly team

FREE artwork design

No hassle or hard sell

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NEW CUSTOMERS GET 20% OFF THESE PRICES FOR BOOKING 3 INSERTIONS NO VAT TO PAY! Discount reverts to our standard 10% off for 3 insertions after initial booking.

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135mm x 63mm or 65mm x 131mm

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Half

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LJOf Loughborough Electrical Ltd For All Of Your Domestic & Commercial Electrical Requirements Full or Part Rewires Fuse Board Changes Electrical Heating Systems Smart Thermostats Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Electric Vehicle Charging Sockets CCTV Installation Repairs & Fault Finding

24 Hr Emergency Callout Friendly & Professional Fully Qualified & Experienced Public Liability Insurance For a FREE quotation please contact Lee 07770 788 469 or 01509 266 383 Edelin Road, Loughborough LE11 2HP

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