Outwoods View Directory Feb/Mar 24 issue 87

Outwoods View Directory Your independent business directory delivered FREE to over 11,300 homes & businesses in Loughborough

Issue 87 Feb/Mar 2024

Tel: 07922 610336 www.outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk

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Outwoods View Directory 3c High St, Sileby, Leics LE12 7RX

07922 610 336 Next Deadline: info@outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk noon www.outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk on Fri 8th Mar 24 OutwoodsViewDirectory

Next Delivery: from 16th to 24th Mar 24

Hello readers Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2024 brings you all much joy and happiness.

We have plans to extend the distribution this year and it starts this month with another 272 homes in the Dishley area. We are recruiting in that area so if you know someone who is lookig for a little bit of exercise and wants to earn while doing it, then please pass on my number. We like folks that live in the area they are delivering but it’s suitable for folk of all ages over 13.

The recipe in this issue is for Lemon & Asparagus Risotto.

Absolutely delicious. I hope you will try the it and let us know how you get on.

Can I also say thank-you to the gentleman who rang to say how pleased he was with the speedy response of MCR Rescue & Recovery when his car failed. I have passed your thanks on. 30 mins rather than 3 hours is a lot in a cold car!

The recent flooding was the worst I have seen locally but it was good to see the camaraderie. May the worst be over!

Take care til next time, Rachel 4

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Book an induction Today Rings Boxing Club Loughborough ‘World Class Coaching’ For all ages.

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

Hassall Aerials

01509 412 446 0780 313 5382 Herons Rest, 144 Main Street, Swithland

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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Please mention the Outwoods View Directory when responding to adverts

Helen Burrell Jewellery Bespoke Jewellery created to order Engagement, Wedding & Dress rings etc -Hand crafted for you or CAD designed in Gold, Silver or Platinum Diamonds & precious stones, chains etc Restorations & Repairs

For all enquiries contact helen.m.burrell@btinternet.com 07913 575 490 or 01509 23 93 48 www.helenburrelljewellery.co.uk

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B AND J ROOFING LTD flat roofing specialists Specialists in torch-on-felt & EPDM systems

APPROVED CONTRACTOR

Chimney re-builds & repointing Slate, tile & lead repairs Guttering, fascias & soffits Free roof surveys & free no obligation quotations

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Call me now on 01509 839447

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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 8

Classes held in Loughborough

Regular small classes or 1 to 1s Yoga classes by Vicki Jones, a qualified and experienced Yoga teacher Contact Vicki to book or for more information Tel: 07808 563 536 E-mail: tamariskyoga@gmail.com www.facebook.com/tamariskyoga

Professional Architectural Services

From pre planning advice to full planning permission Floor plans to new builds

Call Michael

(former LOCAL AUTHORITY BUILDING INSPECTOR)

on 07802 606 580

info@mjmarchitectural.co.uk www.mjmarchitectural.co.uk

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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

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Boiler replacements Combination boiler installations £65 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 10

MCR RESCUE AND RECOVERY We are a local family business who pride ourselves on high levels of customer service

We will recover your vehicle at home or on the road if it has broken down.

We also offer jump start as well as scrap vehicle collection.

Why not give us a call for a quote 07512 499832 or 07971 675343

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

Odin Electrical offer a complete electrical and security installation and maintenance service for your home or business. All works comply with and are installed to the current 18th Edition wiring regulations

Electrical

Fuse board upgrades Full and Partial Rewires Addition of extra sockets and lights LED Lighting Upgrades Garden and Security Lighting Ring floodlights and doorbells installed Electrical Installation Condition Reports for House buyers and sellers

Other Services

CCTV Systems Intruder Alarm - both wired and wireless Network cabling - both Cat 5 and 6 Door and gate access systems installed and repaired

Electric Vehicle Charging

Government OZEV approved We can offer a wide variety on EV chargers for both home and business.

We offer discounts to Free Quotations

Staff

T: 01509 434 655

e: sales@odinelectrical.co.uk w: www.odinelectrical.co.uk

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La und ere e & td L s r e n a e l C r y D What is harder to catch the faster you run?

Answer inside the magazine!

52 Swan Street Loughborough Newly Open sister shop to Jill’s Wash ‘n’ Dry, Ling Road

SAME DAY Dry Cleaning Monday - Saturday SAME DAY Ironing Service 7 Days A Week

• Duvet Cleaning • Repairs & Alterations • Service Washing 10 SHIRTS WASHED, DRIED & IRONED £15 on production of this advert

COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE

01509 215 471 Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm jillslaunderette.drycleaners@gmail.com 12

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

T: 07918 910128 01509 434084 info@rjhhomeservices.co.uk www.rjhhomeservices.co.uk

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WOULD YOU LIKE A LITTLE DELIVERY JOB DISTRIBUTING THE Outwoods View Directory?

THE MAGAZINE COMES OUT BI-MONTHLY & THERE IS A 7 DAY DELIVERY WINDOW

WE KEEP A WAITING LIST OF THOSE INTERESTED IN DELIVERING THE RURAL TRADER MAGAZINE BUT CURRENTLY HAVE ROUNDS AVAILABLE IN

DISHLEY/THORPE ACRE & SPINNEY HILL DRIVE AREA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR WISH TO.GO ON OUR WAITING LIST & YOU ARE AGED BETWEEN 13 - 130 PLEASE GIVE US A CALL OR SEND US AN EMAIL .

07922 610336

rachel@outwoodsviewdirectory.co.uk

Steven Cooper Plumbing FOR A QUICK, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Kitchen & Bathroom Installations

Cooker or Oven Not Working?

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

Repairs & Maintenance Plumbing & Heating Services No Job Too Small Call Steven for a free quote on: 07858 441 013 or e-mail:

stevenxcooper@gmail.com

Most Makes of Cookers and Ovens Repaired

OVENCARE

Family Run Business Since 1981

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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 15

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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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Why hand deliver leaflets

Dates for your diary!

yourself when we can

Mountsorrel Memorial Centre have several events on:

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Only one leaflet with each issue of the Outwoods View Directory to ensure maximum impact.

2nd Feb Mowtown, Soul & Northern Soul Disco 16th Feb Hal Cruttenden - comedy 17th Feb The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show 17th Feb Oasish - Oasis tribute 21st Feb Goose - Children’s Musical 27th Mar LDN Wrestling - family entertainment For more info please ring 0116 230 4877 or go to the website www.mmcvenue.co.uk

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14th Feb When the Kite Builds - Why and How we Restored Red Kites across Great Britain Dr Mike Pienkowski to talk about the project and will have copies of his book for sale.

This is a joint meeting with Loughborough Naturalists Club 7.30pm Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Admission £3 for members £3.50 for visitors 13th March AGM Dave Foley will talk about how going on army exercises led him into birdwatching and the wonderful birds he has seen whilst visiting foreign shores.

7.30pm Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Admission £3 for members £3.50 for visitors

- for more info www.lrwt.org.uk

DIGITAL TV AERIALS FITTED AT COMPETITIVE RATES

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

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26/27 HIGH STREET LOUGHBOROUGH

01509 237 381

Mon-Fri 7.30am- 4pm, Sat 7.30am- 2pm Finest quality butchers offering a personal service with experienced staff who can offer advice on cuts of meat, preparation & cooking

Order our Locally Sourced Meats and Products Online and We Deliver to Your Door - Free within a 10 mile radius

Matured Steaks/Diced Meats and Joints - perfect for this time of year!

Fresh Hot & Cold Cobs Made With Your Choice of Filling Hot/Cold Ownmade Meat Pies & Sausage Rolls Business Enquiries Welcome

See our latest offers on our Facebook page or see our webpage www.brookesbutchers.co.uk 21

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L J Electrical of Loughborough Ltd BEAT THE PRICE CAP INCREASE! REDUCE YOUR BILLS SAVE EVEN MORE & FIT BATTERIES CAN SAVE UP TO £1000 A YEAR 4-5KW (12-14 Panel) Installations fully installed from £5,500 (subject to survey)

01509 266383 or 07770 788469 lee@lj-electrical.co.uk Find out more at www.lj-electrical.co.uk 23

Black Cat Ironwork

General Fabrication Work Gates, Fencing, Railings All Made To Order For More Information Contact Carl 07963 426 933 01509 215329 blackcatwelder@sky.com

ISSUE’ 86'S WINNER IS....

Malcolm Young

LAST ISSUE’S SOLUTION

JKB

Property and Garden Solutions ltd Plastering Decorating Landscaping Fencing Building & Garden Maintenance Project Management

Specialising in:

Jon Baldwin

07889 863737 E-mail: jkbaldwin@mail.com Instagram: jkb_propertysolutions

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

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0115 977 5454 Direct:07949 908 359

D. Shanks

Plumbing & 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:

T: 01509 230897 M: 07950 164323 E: dshanksplumheat@talktalk.net

email:info@martintreecare.co.uk For all your external cleaning, driveways, patios, paving, conservatory roofs and artificial grass!

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

Leicestershire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Have you or someone you care for been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis? Would you like to meet and talk to others "in the same boat"?

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The Leicestershire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group meet on the second Thursday of every month.

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Contact Glenn on: 07915 735 473 glenn@pressurewashing.co.uk www.gspressurewashing.co.uk

Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH For more details please contact: Alan Tratt (Chairperson)

Tel: 07588 169 494 E-mail: alantratt@hotmail.co.uk Brenda Coe

Tel: 07887 836 629 E-mail: bcoe@yahoo.com

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Asparagus & Lemon Risotto

225g Arborio rice 600g asparagus (fine cut spears) 1.2 litres vegetable stock 40g butter 4 shallots finely cut 6 tabs dry white wine leaves from a sprig of mint 2 tabs double cream finely grated zest of an unwaxed lemon 50g pecorino cheese - finely grated plus extra for serving

Method Make the stock by snapping the woody ends of the asparagus spears, cutting the ends in half and boil in a pan of water for 15 mins to extract the flavour. Once cooked, strain into a fresh pan and put on a low heat to keep hot. Discard the woody ends.

Cut off the asparagus tips (about 2-3cms long) and put to one side.

Then roughly cut the stalks and cook these in the pan of stock water (lightly salt) for 6 to 8 mins until tender.Remove with a slotted spoon into a colander to drain well. Once drained put into a food processor and blend to a smooth puree. Set aside. Using the same stock cook the asparagus tips for 2 to 3 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander and refresh with cold water. Dry well with kitchen roll.

Heat the butter in a non stick med pan and add the shallots. Cook til soft but not browned. Add the rice and stir well until all the grains are coated in butter. Add the white wine and simmer gently, stirring until all the fluid has been absorbed. Slowly add the stock, bit by bit until it is all absorbed. Continue for about 20 mins, stirring frequently until the rice is tender and creamy. Finely chop the mint and add. Stir in the puree, cream, lemon zest and pecorino cheese. Add the asparagus tips saving a few to decorate the top.

Sprinkle with the remaining pecorino.

Serve immediately into warmed bowls.. Enjoy!

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Backed with nearly 30 years of experience, Gubbs can undertake all works relating to plumbing and heating including:

plumbing maintenance services including appliances * General * Boiler Unvented cylinders repairs and servicing Landlords gas safety checks * Boiler breakdowns and repairs * Boiler installations * * We accept payments by all major cards, cheque, cash and bank transfer

01509 738 540 41 Aitken Way Loughborough LE11 2UJ

07951 933 342

tcgubb@gmail.com

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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 27

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