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Serving the South Leicestershire Villages Since 1998

We strive to deliverourcustomers superior propertymarke ng and aﬁrst-class service. Ourdedica on has been rewardedwith Fine & Countrybeing the UK’s most recommended estate agencyforthe secondyearrunning*.

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38The Parade, Oadby, LeicesterLE2 5BF 0116 296 7777 leicester@ﬁneandcountry.com

Great Glen, Fleckney, Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt, The Langtons, Slawston, Cranoe, Hallaton, Stonton Wyville, Gartree, Glooston, Welham, Foxton, Little Stretton, Fox Pond, Stretton Hall, Burton Overy, Saddington, Carlton Curlieu, Shangton, Gumley, Laughton, Smeeton Westerby, Marston Trussell, Mowsley, Shearsby, Arnesby, Bruntingthorpe, Upper Brunt'thp, Kilby, Wistow, Newton Harcourt

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In celebration of Sir DavidAttenborough’s 100th year, Leicestershire's famous Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of a Gorilla.

The giant 8-acre maize maze has a fun QuizTrail hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways, with high-level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views.

Visitors have to find 12 quiz boards, featuring animals from his pioneering nature series, as well as interesting facts about this famous naturalist and broadcaster.

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

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.

Opens:Mon 20 July - Sun 6 Sept (daily), and the weekend 12/13 September 10am–6pm | Free Parking. Admission charges:Child £8.95 Adult 10.95 FamilyTicket (2+2) £37

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Indulge in Professional, high-quality Gel andBIABnails from the comfort of my home in the quiet village ofArnesby. Designed to give you a relaxing, one-to-one experience without the need to travel, every appointment is your time to unwind. From durable, natural-lookingBIAB nails toflawless gelfinish, you’ll leave feeling polished, confident and refreshed.

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General MaintenanceLawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming/ReductionsFruit Tree Pruning • PlantingFencingGarden Clearances •• TurfingArtifical Turf ••utter Clearance G One-off & Regular Appointments Available Fully InsuredLicenced Waste Carrier •

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BoilerServicing•Breakdowns LandlordCertificates Fires•Cookers•HobsServiced/Installed GasPipeworkRepaired/Installed UnventedCylindersServiced/Repaired/Installed Boilersservicedfromonly£80 SERVICEPACK Boiler,cooker&firefromonly£150

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Radiators-Installed/Moved/Replaced BurstPipes•Leaks•Taps•Showers•Kitchens Toilets•Baths•BallValves FULLYQUALIFIED-FULLYINSURED ALLWORKGUARANTEED emailstuart@stuartmac.co.uk Visitourwebsitewww.stuartmac.co.uk

We softwash your roof.

We gently scrape all tiles using job speciﬁc tools designed toﬁt the exact contours of the tile. This is to remove as much of the organic growth as possible before we apply a professional, high strength cleaner and surface biocide. This cleans the roof tiles gently and prevents re-growth for up to 5 years!

All work is carried out from our own scaffold towers.

Prices start from just £60 After pictures always provided, so that you can see we have carried out a thorough job.

Single repair only £50. Any further repairs at discounted cost.

We use replacement parts, not bodged with silicone sealant.

& Guilds accredited Leicestershire's Premier Roof & Gutter Clearing Service.

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Rural Diary

MONDAYS

Outdoor Bowls, Kibworth Bowls Club, from 5.30pm, beginners welcome, all equipment provided Pilates, Kibworth Village Hall, 6-7pm, Andrea 077489 73041

Yoga for everyone, 7-8pm, Ellio Hall, South WigstonLE18 4SA, Leo 07872 581671

Pilates (Spine Care 11.15am) (Improvers 12.30pm), Smeeton WesterbyVH, 07855 478143

Mindfulness Yoga, 6.15-7.30pm, Great Bowden Academy, 01858 545581

Evening Flow Yoga, 5.15pm - 6.30pm, Smeeton Westerby Village Hall, 07899 800778

Advanced Spanish, Small group. 7pm-8.30 pm. Call Tina 01536 761277

Aerobics & Body Tone, Smeeton WesterbyVH, 7-8pm, 0116 2792810

Yoga For Everyone

TUESDAYS , 7-8pm, Fleckney Bap st Church,LE8 8AJ, Leo 07872 581671

Silver Swans Ballet (over 55's), Billesdon from 10am, Vanessa 07765 407323

Pilates Int/Adv, 9.15-10.15am, Smeeton WesterbyVH, 07855 478143

WEDNESDAYS

Pop-Up Cafe at Shearsby Village Hall, English Country Dancing, 7.30-9.30pm, Burton OveryVH, 0116 2793600

10am - 12pm, 2nd & 4th Wed June - Sept

Gentle Flow Yoga, 2pm - 3.15pm, Smeeton Westerby Village Hall, 07899 800778

Main Stage Theatre Company, 7.30pm, Kibworth, for informa on please call 07950 409610

Aerobics & Body Tone,

Smeeton WesterbyVH, 6-7pm, 0116 2792810

THURSDAYS

Beginners Pilates, 6-7pm, Kibworth Village Hall, 07548 938392

Foxton Community Choir, 7:30-9pm, St Andrew’s Church, Foxton, Sallie 07974 978272

Shape Fitness Class, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Fleckney Village Hall, Helen 07799 120216

Pilates, Fleckney Village Hall, 10am - 10.45am, Andrea 077489 73041

Pilates

Silver Swans Ballet (over 55's), EvingtonVHfrom 9am, Vanessa 07765 407323 (Intemediate 9.15am) (Improvers 10.30am),Smeeton WesterbyVH, 07855 478143

South Leic Flower Guild (1st Thurs) Brit. Legion Hall, Oadby, 2.15pm, 0116 2413490 , Saint Nicholas Church Hall, Fleckney, 3 classes various mes, Sharon 07946 791709

Flower Arranging FRIDAYS

9.30-10.45am, Glooston Village Hall, 01858 545581

Mindfulness Yoga, , 10-11am, Ellio Hall, South WigstonLE18 4SA, Leo 07872 581671

Gentle Seated Yoga , Saint Nicholas Church Hall, Fleckney, 9.15-11.15am, Sharon 07946 791709

Flower Arranging SATURDAYS

, 10-11am, Newton Harcourt Reading Room,LE8 9FH, Leo 07872 58167 Yoga for everyone

Now Open un l 6th Sept, Wistow Maze -

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Braybrooke Morris Dancers & Musicians, Thur 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated) Yelverto NN6 6LFGeddingtonNN14 1AD 13th Aug, Knightly Arms20th Aug, Star Inn

BraybrookeLE15 8LH 27th Aug, Swan

Sat 8th Aug, Seaton Scarecrows, 10am - 4pm

Come and see our scarecrows and vote for your favourite. Maps, tea and cake available at the Village Hall. Proceeds towards the upkeep of the Village Hall

Sun 23rd Aug, Market Harborough Summer Fayre, Welland Park, 10am - 3.30pm

Fun dog show, children's rides, face-pain ng and inﬂatables, cra , trade, food & drink stalls

29th Aug - 31st Aug, Stapleford Miniature Railway Open Weekend. fsmr.co.uk

Stapleford estate near Melton. Variety of a rac ons including classic cars, motorcycles & vintage tractors, along with the famous miniature railway

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Leicestershire National Garden Scheme

Open GardensAugust 2026

Honeytrees Tropical Garden in BottesfordNG13 0EG opens every Sunday inAugust on the 2nd,16th, and 30th, 11am-4 pm.Adazzling display of tropical and exotic planting, an amazing range of plants.

Opening on 8 & 9August,, 11am-4pm a lovely 8 Saintbury RoadLE3 8EL town garden with colourful borders, water features, and over 20 varieties of dahlia, putting on a spectacular display.

On 23August,opens 11am-4pm.

The Woodcroft at DiseworthDE74 2QT

An ½ acre garden with mature trees, roses, herbaceous borders, and a large wildlife pond.

Inopens on 30August, 11- Melton Mowbray, Tresillian HouseLE13 0BQ 4pm.Avariety of shrubs and mature trees, a bog garden, a natural pond, Koi pond, live jazz and a small art exhibition by local artists.

Thanks to our volunteers and visitors, in 2025, Leicestershire opened 37 Gardens and had 9,289 visitors, resulting in net donation income of £69,094. For further details on our open gardens, visit www.ngs.org.uk