Roundabout hinckley June July 2018 Issue

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Roundabout Hinckley @roundabouthinck Welcome to this issue of Roundabout Hinckley.

If you are a local business owner why not have a chat to discuss your advertising for the rest of 2018 to promote your Business.

Inside you will find we have a Advertising in Roundabout Hinckley is really full magazine for you to read, good value with excellent discount flexible lots of community, charity and packages available. All of our Advertisers local events on the community enjoy full exclusivity with us which we have pages as well as of course all offered since our launch over eight years our quality advertisers. I also ago and also in our sister magazine, hope that you enjoy the various competitions Roundabout the Villages, which launched in this issue. The NHS themed Wordsearch three years ago. Our Advertisers also offers a great prize of a FREE Family Ticket receive our free artwork design service for the Maze from Wistow Maze. Many as well as regular Facebook and Twitter thanks to them for this prize. The Star mentions along with their website link on the Search Competition offers the chance to magazine’s website at no extra cost: win a bouquet of flowers from us here at www.roundabouthinckley.co.uk Roundabout Hinckley.

Don’t forget the handy index of all Many thanks to all of our Roundabout the Advertisers on Page 30 and it is Hinckley Advertisers for advertising with very important to us to help and us, it is very much appreciated. Many of support our local businesses and them have advertised with us continually remember to look for the special offers since our launch over eight years ago and stars. And do please Keep it Local and many have advertised continually for over support your local Businesses as if we don’t five years. Many also advertise in our sister support them they may disappear. magazine, Roundabout the Villages. Not Have a lovely Summer and see you for our many local publications can boast such August/September issue. loyalty!

We have always only accepted quality businesses and if you use or have used any of the Businesses advertising in the Magazine and are particularly pleased with them please let me know so that your comments can be included on the Testimonials page in future issues. We are always keen to highlight excellent service from our advertisers.

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In this issue Community Pages Fun Coffee Time Quiz Fun Coffee Time Crossword Index of Advertisers Leicester Animal Aid Article Prize Word Search Recipe Star Search Competition Testimonials Useful Telephone Numbers Women’s Networking

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Protecting Your Family’s Inheritance Most people hope that their estate will pass on to their children and grandchildren eventually. But this will not happen for many, unless careful arrangements have been made to protect their assets from being taken towards the end of their life to pay for care home fees.

The solution to help protect your estate is a Will incorporating a Property Protection Trust (PPT). A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive.

Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children and grandchildren of the deceased.

The surviving partner, under the terms of the Trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life.

On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries.

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As the surviving partner does not own the deceased's share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires care, or even remarries, this share of the children's inheritance is protected.

This last point can be of particular interest to couples who have come together and have children from different partners. A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensure that their children inherit their share of the property, while giving their surviving partner the ability to live in the property for the rest of their life. If the surviving partner wants to move to another property they can still sell the property and the proceeds be used to purchase a new property; the terms of the Trust remain over the new property.

Westminster Law will assess your current circumstances and arrange the trust that will provide the best protection for you, your family and your assets.

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FIFA World Cup Coffee Time Teaser

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Which country won the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?

Brazil Uruguay Italy

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Which of these teams is appearing in it’s first ever Wold Cup this year?

Iceland Senegal Iran

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Which country has won the World Cup a record 5 times?

Spain Brazil Germany

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Which player has scored the most goals in a single World Cup (13)?

Geoff Hurst (England) Ronaldo (Brazil) Just Fontaine (France)

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How many teams are competing in this year’s World Cup? 24 32 28

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What type of animal is ‘Zabivaka’, the mascot for this year’s World Cup? Bear Lion Wolf

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Which country is going to host the next World Cup in 2022?

Qatar USA Mexico

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Apart from Geoff Hurst, who scored for England in the 1966 Word Cup Final?

Bobby Charlton Bobby Moore Martin Peters

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Name the dog who found the World Cup trophy after it was stolen in 1966?

Rover Pickles Molly

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Why did France play Uruguay at the White City instead of Wembley in 1966?

Wembley refused to cancel a scheduled Greyhound meeting The Wembley pitch was waterlogged Wembley did not have an up to date safety certificate

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Japanese Ramen Chicken with vermicelli noodles Ramen noodles originally came from China. It is believed that "Shina Shoba" (Chinese noodle soup) was imported to Japan between the 17th and 20th Centuries. Like most pan Asian foods, they all have their own twists and variations.

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 100g dried vermicelli noodles (or 200g fresh vermicelli noodles) 200ml chicken stock 10ml mirin 1/2 a carrot thinly sliced mandolin style 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 inch of fresh ginger skin on 10ml light soy sauce 1tsp tomato puree 1tsp ground fennel 1tsp Chinese 5 spice Half a red onion 2 eggs Lime juice 1tsp brown sugar

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Serves 2 people, preparation time 20 mins, cooking time 30mins

1. Cook chicken breast until just cooked through and set aside.

2. Place the noodles and rest of ingredients except the eggs in a pot and bring to the boil.

3. Simmer for 10 mins on a low heat, then add the chicken.

4. Now scramble the eggs and add to the dish.

5. Leave to stand for 2 minutes and then serve.

Add chilli flakes if desired. Serve with Jasmine rice or on it’s own as a soup.

Thanks to Mike Allen for the recipe

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Our Number One Funeral Directors - New Branch opened in Stoney Stanton A friendly, family run funeral directing service Charlotte Graham & Daughters, is opening a second office to help people gain peace of mind by choosing their end of life arrangements Established more than five years ago, this well respected independent company has gained an excellent reputation for arranging both traditional and natural burial funerals, assisting bereaved families to celebrate the lives of their loved one and incorporating their wishes and preferences into the proceedings.

Their website includes many tributes from clients giving thanks for the sensitivity, dignity and reassurance given as customers paid their respects and goodbyes.

Now the company has opened an additional office in Stoney

Stanton where people can visit to make plans for their own funerals and arrange pre-payment funeral plans so that they know they will be leaving everything as stress-free as possible for their families.

“When someone dies a lot of families don’t know if they wanted cremation or burial, because it was never discussed” says Charlotte.

“And that can cause quite a bit of heartache. This service allows people to record what they want to happen and a pre -payment plan lets clients know that when they pass away they will not be leaving a financial burden behind for their family”

We are a stand alone Hinckley based charity offering support to informal carers and we can help relieve the burden of the care pressures that maybe being encountered.

Our services are delivered by Qualified Care Assistants, who are caring, compassionate, well trained and are warm, friendly, professional and courteous at all times.

“We are local people providing support to local people”

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Various Support and Respite Care packages available include

Personal Care: Help with washing, bathing, showering and dressing Meal Preparation: Helping to prepare meals or sitting chatting over a coffee End of Life Care: We can provide respite care and be there for you or a loved one Domestic Care: We can help with housework such as polishing, vacuuming etc.

Laundry: Loading and unloading washing machines and ironing Support to suit your needs and one to one company from one hour to a few hours a day

Hinckley Carer Support Scheme Hinckley Health Centre, Hill Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire. LE10 1DS Tel: 01455 614655 Email: hcss@talktalkbusiness.net www.hinckleycarers.com Registered Charity Number 1018975 The Care Quality Commission. Member of the UKHCA

Due to the high demand upon our service we are always on the lookout for quality care staff.

Should you feel that you would enjoy working for our charity please contact us.

Competitive employment package offered.

Our office is central and accessible within the Hinckley Health Centre.

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Women that Connect Local Women’s Business Networking Group A professional womenâ€&#x;s business networking group for local businesses is proving to be extremely successful and is well into its 2nd year and currently has 33 members.

The Women that Connect Group is an exclusive membership group meaning only one member per profession/industry is invited to join meaning that the Group has a good, diverse mix of businesses.

The launch meeting in September 2016 was a great success and subsequent meetings have proved similarly successful. It is certainly proving a great way for Leicestershire and Warwickshire women business owners to meet.

The monthly lunchtime meetings, held at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel, are friendly and relaxed yet professional allowing members to build new business relationships whilst cementing existing ones and form new friendships.

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Clare Farrell of Northfield Wealth Management spoke at the May lunch meeting. Clare clearly demonstrated her knowledge and certainly is our go to for pensions advice as well as of course mortgages and all things financial .

As has been said a few times since the launch meeting we are privileged to hear such excellent presentations. It was again agreed that this is a fabulous group and it is great that members feel happy to speak so personally.

Guests are welcome to attend a maximum of two meetings a year as long as there is no clash with a business who is already a member of the group.

If you are interested in joining this successful group, please contact Debbie of Roundabout the Villages on 07751 211019 or email her at debbie@roundaboutthevillages.co.uk for further information and to see if the business slot is available.

Why not take a look at the website and discover more about the members and the meetings.

www.womenthatconnect.co.uk

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Martin & Co Hinckley Office

99-109 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1DA

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Welcome to our Newsletter There was an interesting article in the Property press this week titled “Honestly – why does Conveyancing take SO long?”.

On average, nationally the current time to go through the sales process to completion is 4 months, not the 2 months that is mentioned at the beginning of the instruction. WHY when it’s a straight forward process??

Well, the article (written by solicitor) states that inherited problems from previous generations of Solicitors (who were less than diligent with the paperwork) means that all title deeds and leases have to be thoroughly checked and clarified, and this is due to the litigation culture. It is now very common for people to try and profit from property disputes, which means that they have to be very careful to protect their clients, the mortgage lender and themselves.

Secondly, is the actual Solicitor - some do not do the industry or themselves any favours.

Ensuring that all issues arising in a case are effectively addressed requires organisation, process efficiency and modern, decent technology - something that can be quite alien to some. Lack of decent technology means endless inefficient paper systems which cause delays and frustration at the enquiry stage. Lastly, caseloads, which due to the pressure on fees requires each Solicitor to take on more and more. It is not unknown for each Conveyancer to handle 100 cases at a time. Such high caseloads combined with the constant interruption of the telephone, due mainly to a lack of proactivity, will always slow the process. So, it was a brief but honest article highlighting the issues within their industry. GET ON WITH IT!

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hinckley@martinco.com Don’t you just love a good heat map. This one shows the average house prices around Hinckley and Burbage. Where’s your house? Hot spot, or cold?

£300,000 As Letting Agents we’re always being bashed about our fees by armchair generals who think they understand business. One such occasion was about a tenancy renewal fee. He couldn’t comprehend that it should cost anything because “it was just a templated document that needed to be printed out”. This has been a regular argument banded about by the fee banning brigade but I asked him; Who printed it out? An employee? Who pays their wages or do they volunteer? What about their pension contributions, and training etc? The computer, software, printer and the desk and chair they were sitting on, and pen and paper and ink, who paid for all that? The electricity to power it all and the shop that he was sitting in, was all of that paid for by a generous charitable donation? No and that’s why fees are charged.

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Understanding your needs….. caring for your business Providing accounting and management services, company formations, statutory accounts, CT600, tax returns, VAT, self employed accounts, rental statements, payroll, P11ds and CIS to a variety of clients.

Let us help you to “Seize the day” Carpe Diem Accountancy Limited trading as Carpe Diem Accounting Services Registered Office: 35 Waterfall Way, Barwell, Leicestershire LE9 8EH Company Number: 10062240 Telephone: 01455 246158 or 01455 848419 Mobile: 07740 871 318

Email: elaine@carpediemaccounting.com www.carpediemaccounting.com

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The me&dee registered charity was formed in 2006 to create special memory experiences when time is short or precious. To date, more than 2,000 families have been helped through the support of our charity.

Wow, what a day this turned out to be with around 600 bikers turning out this year, raising funds for Daz's Den, our holiday chalet based in Mablethorpe. Once again Donna and Dean Batchelor, along with their fantastic team organised a fantastic ride, the biggest yet in the 3 years this event has been going.

As the day promised to be a lovely day people were starting to arrive early, ready to enjoy a day at the seaside. The me&dee team were in The Dunes Complex, busy setting up the stall and getting the buckets ready for our team of collectors to hit the streets for a few hours later in the day. The Ride to the Dunes team were checking the route in and parking arrangements, make no mistake, this event is a year in the planning, it's not easy.

Word is out, the riders have set off from The Wolds Pub Restaurant in Nottingham, they are being led out by the Nottinghamshire Fire Brigade (West Bridgford), they are on the way to Tattershall to join up with many more bikers.

Riders have left Tattershall and are on the way, along with the RTTD marshals, volunteer bikers, helping on the

Charity Page day to make sure it's a safe ride for everyone.

As the day goes on crowds begin to gather as the arrival time nears, the biggest crowd to be seen for this event, being entertained by DJ Raz from the Dunes Complex. The time has arrived, they are forming up at the top of the High Street, ready for their parade in to the centre of Mablethorpe, led in by the Mablethorpe Fire Brigade.

As they turn left on to Quebec Road they are shown in to the car parks that have been put by for their arrival and as the noise subsides, riders dismount and head off for the various places to take a well-earned drink and snack on what has turned out to be a very hot day.

What a sight they were, the noise of the crowd, the noise of the bikes, it all makes for a fantastic, enjoyable experience for rider and viewer alike.

A massive thank you to everyone connected with this Ride Out from the guys in Nottingham to all the businesses that helped Donna and her team in Mablethorpe. Donna was delighted to announce that the ride had raised £7,897, a fantastic amount, thank you everyone.”

Maria added “this will make such a difference for the side of our charity which helps severely injured service men and women to take a much-needed respite holiday at the sea-side and I am so grateful for the friendship, care and support given to our charity”.

Contact: Maria Hanson MBE, Founder/CEO. www.meanddee.co.uk Office One, 32 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BX 01332 297011 or 07834546496

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Coffee Time Crossword Down 1. Pull (4) 2. Indian festival of lights (6) 3. Walkway beside a canal (7) 4. Deep anxiety (5) 5. Children‟s nursery (6) 6. Blackadder‟s sidekick (8) 12. Mexican beach resort (8) 14. Higher education qualification (7) 16. Team sport (6) 18. Model who found fame in the 1960s (6) 19. Former Soviet labour camp (5)

7. Gambling house (6) 8. Scandinavian country (6) 9. Napoleon‟s exile island (4) 10. Part of a UK address (8) 11. Person who serves coffee (7) 13. Fictional TV detective (5)

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Star Search Entry Form Win a Bouquet of Flowers from Roundabout Hinckley Find all the single letters in the stars (next to the various adverts) to reveal a phrase and place along with your details below, cut out this section and send by Friday 20th July, 2018 to Bouquet of Flowers Star Search, Roundabout Hinckley, 23 Applebees Meadow, Waterside Park, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0FL NAME:__________________________

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Charity Page Happy Tails !!

Leicester Animal Aid is a charity dedicated to finding new forever homes for the dogs and cats that come into the Centre who are lost, abandoned, unwanted or because their owners can no longer look after them.

Jacob was one of seven Shih Tzu cross puppies who arrived at the Centre after living in awful squalid conditions. As it was December, the LAA team had fun giving them seasonal names, some from A Christmas Carol, including Carol, Eve, Ebby and Belle. All the puppies found their forever homes and Jacob found his with Vicki and Nelly.

Vicki said: “We had been looking for a companion for our dog Nelly and saw Jacob on the LAA website and hoped he could be the one for us. Our initial meetings with him went well, everyone was so helpful and Nelly didn’t object, so happily we were able to bring him home.

“He is such a lovely chap, gentle and kind. He loves to snuggle and snooze on my lap. He was a little shy and clingy at first, but we have given him the time he needed to adapt to his new life and gain confidence.

“He was slow on his walks at first but he has gained so much fitness from trying to keep up with Nelly, he races along now. We couldn’t imagine life without him so will be forever grateful to all at LAA.”

Paris, a stunning 4 to 5 year-old Oriental cat arrived at the Centre in October 2017 and went home in March this year with Chrissie, Mike, Chloe and Fledge.

“We have always had rescue dogs and cats, and, having lost our last rescue Oriental cat, we thought we would really like to offer a home to another. We spotted Paris on LAA’s website and arranged a visit.

“The Centre was an eye opener, completely different from any others we’d been to, every cat pod was spacious with outdoor access and filled with beddings, toys and scratch posts along with the chill-out rooms with comfy sofas where you can meet and get to know the cats. It was obvious that staff worked hard to ensure the right home for Paris and after a number of twice weekly visits, with and without Chloe the dog, she finally came home with us.

“She is demanding and opinionated, loves climbing and exploring and has to sleep in our bed under the covers at night but she’s fabulous company for all of us and the house is no longer quiet and empty now Paris is in charge!”

Leicester Animal Aid is a rescue and rehoming centre for cats and dogs, based just outside of the South Leicester village of Huncote. www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Email: info@leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Leicester Animal Aid, Forest Road, Huncote, Leicester LE9 3LE Registered charity number: 242560

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Flashing blue lights for Wistow Maze !

To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, the award-winning Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of an Ambulance.

This year we wanted to show our appreciation of the many heroes in the health and emergency services, says Diana Brooks, owner of Wistow Maze.

The giant 8 acre maize maze has a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways, with high level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views. Visitors have to find 12 quiz boards which will test their „First Aid‟ skills and how to treat a casualty!

Across the road is the Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, making it a great day out for all ages.

Wistow Maze is a winner of Leicestershire‟s “Best Visitor Attraction” and attracts over 20,000 visitors each year.

You can win a fabulous family ticket for Wistow Maze by entering our NHS themed Wordsearch on page 32.

Visitors can also take part in a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space-hopper track, hoopla, beanbag throwing and a football shooting game.

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Admission charges: Child £5.95 Adult £6.95 Family Ticket (2+2) £24

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To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of an Ambulance. To coincide with our prize of a family ticket for the Maze, our Wordsearch features all words NHS related. Find the NHS related words in the grid. One word from the list below is missing, can you work out which one?

S Ambulance Ancillary Appointment Bed Care Consultant Doctor Emergency

Examination First Aid Health Hospital Illness Matron Medicine National

Nurse Operation Patient Pharmacy Recovery Respite Service Stethoscope

Surgeon Surgery Theatre Thermometer Waiting List Ward Xray

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PRIZE WORD SEARCH ENTRY FORM Win a FREE Family Ticket for the Maze from Wistow Maze * Closing Date Friday 20th July, 2018 Complete the Word Search on the opposite page. Insert the unused word below along with your details, cut out this section and send to Wistow Maze Word Search Competition, Roundabout Hinckley, 23 Applebees Meadow, Waterside Park, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0FL NAME:____________________

Tel: ____________________

ADDRESS:_____________________________________________ EMAIL:________________________________________________ REMAINING WORD __________________________________________ Please confirm you are aged 18 years or over CIRCLE YES/NO *Free Family Ticket for up to four people in 2018.

Coffee Time Crossword Answers H D C A S I U W E L B A L B A R I C Y A C H P O P U N C L K E C Z E O Y

T A N O N O W G P O S T A T S T A L H D T M I S G P T U A L L O M A M A G A

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LAST ISSUE’S WINNER Congratulations to Jacqui Bates the lucky winner to be picked out.

Jacqui will receive her FREE Family Ticket to the Music in the Park Concert from Wistow Hall.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter the Wordsearch competition.

The answer was “Swing” Coffee Time Teaser FIFA World Cup Answers 1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A

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Saturday 16th June, 11:00am to 2:00pm Traditional Sports Day, Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead A traditional summer sports day with fun for the whole family. Admission free.

Sunday 17th June, 12 noon Burbage Carnival, Britannia Fields, Burbage The theme of this year’s carnival is Music Icons Past & Present. The parade around the village starts at midday from the Sycamores pub and the procession will be led by Lynn of My S2dio. There will be a variety of stalls on the carnival field at Britannia Fields, Burbage and there will be an admission fee.

Thursday 21st June & 19th July, 5:00pm to 8:30pm Classic Vehicle Meet, Market Place, Hinckley

Community Events & What’s On......

Saturday 7th July, 11:00am to 1:00pm Art in the Park, Hollycroft Park, Hinckley Artists of all abilities and experience, come along and enjoy some al fresco art in Hollycroft Park.

Saturday 7th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Music in the Mead, Argents Bandstand, Hinckley Monkey Business perform a mix of classic rock and power pop covers. Admission free.

Sunday 8th July, 11:00am 9th Annual Soap Box Derby, Castle Street, Hinckley Teams and individuals will compete to find the fastest Soap Box in what is always a great spectacle.

Monday 9th to Friday 27th July, 10:00am to 4:00pm Open Art Exhibition, Atkins Building, Hinckley

Anyone with a classic vehicle or vehicle of special interest Annual open art exhibition. This year’s theme is portraits, is welcome. Entry will be from Station road. Free to enter be it person, animal, someone you know, someone famous, posed or candid. For further details see and visit. www.atkinsbuilding.co.uk/events.

Saturday 23rd June, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Music in the Mead, Argents Bandstand, Hinckley

Out of Gas perform foot tapping covers from the last 6 decades. Admission free.

Sunday 24th June, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Hollycroft Park, Hinckley John Cleveland Band will be performing in the bandstand at Hollycroft Park. Admission free.

Friday 29th June & 27th July, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Xplorer, Hollycroft Park, Hinckley Fun orienteering challenge for the whole family.

Admission free.

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June Market Bosworth’s BIG Festival Weekend FREE Festival Fun Day on Saturday and a lazy Sunday on the Parish Field.

Saturday 30th June, 11:00am Armed Forces Day, Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead An outdoor church service will take place in Argents Mead plus a parade through the town centre. Support the past and present armed forces in your local community.

Friday 13th July, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Variety Night Live, Hollycroft Park, Hinckley An evening of entertainment. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available, people are asked to bring their own chairs.

Admission free.

Wednesday 18th July to Wednesday 22nd August Summer of Fun, Hinckley Town Centre A summer school-holiday programme of family entertainment each Wednesday in Hinckley town centre.

For exact times, locations and details of this children’s entertainment please visit www.hinckleybid.co.uk.

Sunday 22nd July, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Hollycroft Park, Hinckley Johnnie and the Rockers are performing in the bandstand as part of the Events in the Park 2018 season.

All information correct to the best of our knowledge at time of going to print. We would suggest checking with the appropriate organisation or event organisers to check dates and times etc are accurate or for any changes.

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FREE PAGES for local charities and non-profit making organisations If you are organising a charity or community event please email your information to debbie@roundaboutthinckley.co.uk Saturday 28th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Music in the Mead, Argents Bandstand, Hinckley Sam Southall performs a repertoire that includes hits from Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison and many more. Admission free.

Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August Snap Dragon, Hinckley Town Centre The sixth annual Snap Dragon family festival. There will be a different theme each day. Admission free.

Saturday 4th August, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Music in the Mead, Argents Bandstand, Hinckley

Hinckley Ramblers Meet at the Visitor Centre, Burbage Common weekly every Wednesday morning 10:00am - 10:30am throughout the year. To ensure everyone can join in there are three categories: slow, medium and long.

There is a group leader for each group to ensure everyone is fine and first aid is also available for the groups.

All categories and ages are welcome and the Hinckley group currently has an age range of 2 weeks old to 90+ years old! However the walks are not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

4th Avenue, a male harmony group perform swing, soul, motown and rock 'n roll with well blended harmonies to create their own unique sound. Admission free.

If you fancy seeing why walking is so good for you and not sure where to go then just turn up any Wednesday wearing suitable clothing and footwear.

Sunday 5th August, 1:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday Funday, Hollycroft Park, Hinckley

If you have any other queries or for further information please contact Hinckley Ramblers and their website is www.hinckleyramblers.org.uk

Free attractions for all ages, including stalls and refreshments. Admission free.

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August, 10:00am to 5:00pm Feast Hinckley Food Festival, Argents Mead Hinckley’s food and drink festival returns with 30 food and drink vendors. The event will be accompanied by live music in the bandstand on both days.

Hinckley Natural History Society If you enjoy walking in the countryside and would like to know more about the wildlife you see, then we would be happy to share our knowledge of nature with you.

We meet at The Congregational Church in Burbage at 7.15pm every third Thursday in the month. Our meetings are suitable for all ages. For details call Dave on 01455 613920 or visit www.hinckleynaturalhistorysociety.com.

Hinckley Ladies Bowling Club We play home matches at Hollycroft Park and away matches at local Bowling Clubs. New members are welcomed with coaching and equipment available.

Tel 01455 238531 for further information.

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Disclaimer: While all reasonable care is made to ensure accuracy of information, the Publishers accept no responsibility or liability for the views or claims made by any of the contributors, advertising or editorial content included. Nor do the Publishers accept responsibility for any loss arising from non-publication of an advertisement. Whilst the Publishers makes every effort to ensure that the businesses in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any of the businesses featured.

Competition winners will be the first correct drawn entry at random. No cash alternatives are available. The winner will be notified in writing or by telephone. Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used for the purpose of notifying outcomes of the prize draw.

All rights reserved: No part of this publication maybe reproduced without the prior written consent of the publishers. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of ROUNDABOUT HINCKLEY or the Editor. June 2018

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Index of Advertisers

Acupuncture

Fencing

Acupuncture by Kerry

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Alpacas Experience

Plumber 39

First Aid Training

Charnwood Forest Alpacas

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Bedroom Design

LWS Training Services

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Book Keeping

DK Flooring

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Brake Calipers

Charlotte Graham & Daughters

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13

Car Dealership

The Suite Superstore

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Carpenter

Prestige Security Solutions

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9

Carpet Retailer

Greenthumb (Hinckley)

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Citizen's Advice

KFW Property Maintenance

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29

Coffee Shop

LWS Training Services

12

8

Conservatories

Hinckley Carer Support Scheme

4

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Copywriting Service

Ullesthorpe Court Hotel

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4

Dance Studio

Technology Shops

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Driving Instructor

TLC Kitchens

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8

Driveway and Patio Cleaning

Changes Ahead

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9

Electrician

More Than Loft Ladders

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13

Estate Agents

Pure Oven Cleaning

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Debbi's Design & Decorating

Quality Used Sales LDJ Solicitors FlipOut Leicester Not Just Travel Martin Page Tree Surgeon Smart Vision SAS Scuff and Scratch Busters Practical Car & Van Hire

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Progress Windows & Conservatories

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Women That Connect

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Women's Business Networking

Paving & Tarmacing SJS Landscapes

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Windows and Conservatories

Painter and Decorator 20

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Vehicle Hire

Oven Cleaning

Steve Swain Electrical Contractors

Dorothy Goodman Summer Fayre

Vehicle Body Repair Service

Loft Ladders

KJS Outdoor Revival Services

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TV and Satellite Installations/Repairs

Life Coach

Tony Harding

Heather Scarecrow Festival

Tree Surgeon

Kitchens

My S2dio

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Travel Agent

I.T. Services

Bright Owl Copywriting

Barwell Roofing

Trampoline Indoor Park

Hotel

Progress Windows & Conservatories

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Solicitors

Home Carer Service

Acorns Coffee Shop

I Due Vulcani

Second Hand Furniture

Health & Safety Training

Citizen's Advice

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School Summer Fayre

Handyman Services

Apollo Carpets

S&L Personnel

Scarecrow Festival

Garden Treatment

Rob McVey Joinery Services

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Roofing

Garage Doors

TMA KIA and Volvo Hinckley

KFW Property Maintenance

Restaurant

Furniture Store

Brake Caliper Solutions

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Recruitment Agency

Funeral Director

Carpe Diem

Roy Lee Plumbing & Heating Ltd Property Maintenance

Flooring

tradeMark Design

Martin & Co

Fencing Services

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