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Soar Valley Life Editors Steve & Mary Johns Adver sing Steve Johns What’s On! Compiler Chris Easom

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Front Cover Photo: © Paul Atchinson “Almost Time to Clock Off” Clock Tower in Leicester city centre From circa 1950s Original tram at Crich Tramway Museum Derbyshire

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Astronomy Feature Page 46

Walking Grange Lane Page 48 World Cra Beers Page 31

Nicky Morgan MP Le er Page 18

A more secure financial posi on 29 World Cra Beers

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Poles Apart

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Liver or Age Spots

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Beauty and the Beach

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Reflexology as Effec ve as Pain Killers

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New Marriage Allowance

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A Hobby that’s Worth Droning on About

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Astronomy

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Trades and Services Directory

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Solu ons to Puzzles

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What’s On In and Around the Soar Valley Page 58 Recipes Veggie Bean Burgers Page 20 Caramel Apple Sponge Bake Page 22

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Soar Valley Life Life Goes On

What a glorious day to be alive! The sun is shining, the sky is blue, summer is truly here and all is…

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Horrific news stories and images unfolding on every media pla orm; the worst atroci es and human failings spread thick on page and screen.

Dwell too long or look too closely and we could be consumed ‐ filled with equal and opposite fundamental hatred, fuelled by confusion, anger and ignorance rendering us as incapable of thinking straight as the bigots that do us harm.

But, it is the most amazing me in human history if we count our blessings and advantages. And running deep in every strand of DNA in all living things is the ability to absorb from their surroundings and to make the best of what’s available.

Mary and I a ended a funeral service yesterday of an old family friend of Mary’s parents whom I’d met for the first me in 2009 at Carnforth railway sta on. (Incidentally ‐ where Brief Encounter was filmed). We’d later stayed at his home in North Lancashire for a few days, to find that here was a man, a widower now, yet full of generosity of spirit and humour, making the best of what he had and living a full life at the age of 88.

The weather was beau ful yesterday, the blue sky, warmth and sunshine at odds with feeling the loss of a friend. But why should it be at odds I wondered? The church was packed and the ‘do’ a erwards was at a lovely country hotel bordering on the Lake District where Mary and I had enjoyed a splendid meal with him in 2011. All his old pals were there, together with his daughters, his wider family and more distant friends. You could say he was a lucky man, having lived life to the full ‘ l he was 92, and from the evidence presented in his eulogy he was truly blessed. But I reckon his secret, his zest for life if you like, was that gi we all possess if we but knew it ‐ it’s in our DNA ‐ that wonderful a ribute of making the very best of what has been given. Life goes on...

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Autumn‐flowering bulbs, such as autumn crocuses, Colchicum, Sternbergia, Amaryllis and Nerine, can be planted now.

Cu ng back plants in baskets followed by feeding can encourage new growth and help revive red displays.

Cut back delphiniums and geraniums a er the first flush of flowers to encourage a second flowering period. Feed a er cu ng them back.

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7. Clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds, and keep them topped up 8. Order catalogues for next year’s spring flowering bulbs 9. Give the lawn a quick‐ac ng summer feed, especially if not given a spring feed 10. Give woodwork a lick of paint or preserver, while the weather is dry

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Gardening ps for July: Keeping everything going longer

This part of the summer is lovely. The veg plot will be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But some mes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can have a dis nct mid‐summer‐flop. How can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible?

Regular feeding and watering is essen al, par cularly for anything growing in a container. O en crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fer liser content is pre y well used up a er a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. I would s ll feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but don’t feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be toughened up enough by the me winter comes. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers.

Deadhead regularly, both the faded flowers and if necessary remove the flower stem too. A pair of sharp scissors makes for the quickest and neatest job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to

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Touch Wood

Trees are the oldest and largest living organisms on our planet.

Today many of our na ve trees are under threat due to a number of factors including the growth in interna onal trade of trees and plants and the effects of climate change…

Dutch elm disease became prevalent during the 1970s and has to date killed over 60 million trees. Ash dieback was first spo ed in Poland in 1992 and has been spreading west ever since.

In 2012 it was found in the South East of the UK on imported nursery trees; as a fungus spread by the wind it could devastate the UK’s 80 million ash tree popula on. Canker and leaf minor have been affec ng horse chestnut trees to the extent that conkers are now smaller; many believe horse chestnuts are unlikely to be a feature of the Bri sh landscape in the future.

The English oak is also under threat; acute oak decline has been affec ng our na ve oak species for around 20‐30 years and in London and the South East the oak processionary moth has become established. The moth caterpillars’ ny hairs contain a toxin which can lead to itching skin lesions, sore throats, breathing difficul es or eye problems. OPM caterpillars are most easily recognised by their dis nc ve habit of moving about in late spring and early summer in nose‐to‐tail processions.

Ben Edmonds of Canopy Tree Services says, “If you have concerns about your trees we can visit and give free advice. As a tree owner you have a duty of care to ensure that your trees cause no harm. We can undertake tree surveys and all types of tree surgery from hedge trimming to felling of large trees and site clearance. We will obtain the relevant permissions to fell the tree and recycle the waste in an environmentally friendly manner.

An Oak tree in decline suffering dieback

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Nicky Morgan MP I have been working with Leicestershire Promo ons for some me now to support their plans for a Children’s Illustrated Literature Fes val in Loughborough and I was delighted to a end a recent launch event. The first Loogabarooga Children’s Illustrated Literature Fes val will be held between 22nd and 26th October 2015 across Loughborough, which I am sure will a ract both na onal and interna onal a en on.

I am con nuing as a member of the steering group of the excellent Loughborough College Bridge to Work Scheme. As we gear up for GCSE results in the summer I think it is good to know about the support that is available for young people making their next career or study choices. The Bridge to Work scheme involves local schools, Loughborough College and employers in taster sessions, family informa on events, advice on appren ceships and courses and prac cal support such as help with interviews. It was a pleasure to invite many of the long‐standing and hardworking steering group members to Downing Street earlier this year.

July and August mean that the House of Commons reaches the Summer Recess (which also allows much needed maintenance, as we have been reading about, to take place in the Palace of Westminster!) and MPs are able to spend me on cons tuency visits in a slightly less fran c way than usual. I am looking forward to a ending a gradua on ceremony at Loughborough University as well as a number of local schools before the end of term and mee ng local businesses.

Finally I have been asked a number of mes about the state of the cu ng of our grass verges. Cu ng in Loughborough will e in with prepara ons for this year’s Loughborough in Bloom judging. The planned schedule of grass‐cu ng for our area can be found on the Leicestershire County Council website at: h p://www.leics.gov.uk/grasscu ng I have discussed this issue with the Chief Execu ve and Leader of the Council. If you have concerns about the cu ng please do raise it with the County Council’s Customer Services team.

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Recipe This month’s recipe sponsored by

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Tip all the beans into a large bowl and roughly mash with a fork. S r in the onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Heat the rest of the oil in a large nons ck frying pan over a medium heat and fry the burgers for 3‐4 minutes on each side un l golden brown (you may need to do this in two batches so add a li le more oil, if needed). Drain on kitchen paper then serve in toasted burgers buns with spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes.

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Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped • 1 carrot, peeled and grated • 2 tsp chilli powder • 2 x 400g cans mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed • 100g canned sweetcorn, drained • 100g fresh breadcrumbs • 1 large egg • 1 tbsp lime juice • 4 tbsp fresh chopped coriander (or parsley) • Toasted burger buns, baby spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes, to serve

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Si the flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl and add the caster sugar, bu er and eggs. Using a hand‐held electric whisk, beat the mixture for 2‐3 minutes un l smooth and creamy. Whisk in enough of the milk to give a so dropping consistency.

Spoon the mixture over the apples and gently level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 35‐45 minutes or un l the sponge is golden and springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

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Replace the apple slices pears or try peeled and segmented oranges for a lovely citrus flavoured dessert.

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Ingredients: • 100g granulated sugar • 4 tbsp cold water • 2 dessert apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced • 200g self‐raising flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 200g caster sugar • 200g unsalted bu er, so ened • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten • 3‐5 tbsp milk • Icing sugar, to dust • Scoops of vanilla ice cream and lemon balm sprigs, to serve

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Ar s c Networking Regular Soar Valley Life contributor Moss Solicitors built on the success of their inaugural event last year, and held their second Summer Art Spectacular on Tuesday 16th June. The occasion brought together local businesses for an evening of art, music and networking at Sock Gallery, Loughborough Town Hall.

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One of the members of Artspace Loughborough, Jo Sheppard, generously donated one of her pain ngs, ‘Pembrokeshire Sunset’, as a raffle prize which was won by Aidan Reed of Aidan J Reed Estate Agents. A runner up won two ckets to a performance at Loughborough Town Hall. The raffle raised a fabulous £560 for the charity.

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Quiz - Common Names 1.

Which common name of a college at Oxford University and Cambridge University means “body of Christ” in La n?

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3. Which county of Ireland is also the name of a detec ve from a series of novels by Ruth Rendell?

4. Also the name of a city in Italy, what is the name of David Cameron’s youngest daughter?

5. What is the common name of the drummers in Queen and Duran Duran?

6. What is the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Sco a and is also the name of a town in West Yorkshire?

7. Which moon of the planet Saturn is also the first name of one of the main characters from the TV sitcom Friends?

8. Which 1970 hit single for The Jackson Five is also the name of a pop group who had ten hit singles in the 1980s?

9. What girl’s name is also the name given to a female donkey?

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Beauty and the Beach by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk Whether you’re planning a stayca on, or a round the world trip, camping or a five-star hotel stay, read on for our pick of summer beauty essen als.

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And Another Thing... by Tom Hughes I knew from Sarah’s desperate phone call that the situa on was urgent.

“Tom, has it arrived or not?”

“Yes, the courier’s just been.”

“Right, let’s just hope it fits.

We have to be there for seven!”

The Chairman’s annual dinner dance is the highlight of our social calendar (the other important dates being Christmas and my Mum coming for Sunday tea) so what to wear is a stress known only to the fairer sex.

I on the other hand have no such conundrum, needing only to dust down my penguin suit (although some mes the previous twelve months over‐indulgence can result in a fight to the death with the trousers).

So my problems were as nothing compared to Sarah’s.

Rushing in from work, she ran upstairs to our bedroom, where on the bed lay her nemesis ‐ the ball gown. I was half way up the stairs when an ear piercing scream froze me to the spot.

“Tom!” I burst in to see my beloved stuck inside an oversized meringue.

“They’ve sent the wrong dress!”

Immediately I went into damage limita on mode. “It’s not too bad. Here, can I pin it?”

“Since when did you become a seamstress? It’s ok, I’ll just wear the black one. Thank goodness you never stuck it on eBay.”

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My grimace gave it away. “...

Tom?” “If it’s any consola on, my feedback score is excellent.”

“Right well that’s it. I’m not going. I can’t go.”

“I’ll tell you what, let’s ask our daughter.”

I shouted Hannah, our sassy, fi een year old fashionista.

My eyes bored into her as I nodded furiously and said, “Doesn’t that dress look lovely on your Mum?”

As Hannah rolled her eyes I heard Sarah call from the bedroom.

“Right that’s it. I’m not going, you can go on your own.”

Disaster loomed. I had to think quick.

“Look, let’s see what Debi says.”

Debi was Sarah’s best friend and my last hope. Hurriedly, I took some pictures.

“You could at least smile darling.”

“Listen David Bailey, there isn’t me.”

With Sarah in the bathroom, I seized my chance as Debi’s messages pinged through.

Hannah, glancing up momentarily from her smartphone, took one look at her Mother and said, “Have you not got anything else?

“Sorry hon, that dress is awful!” (delete) “Is there nothing else?

What about that gorgeous black ‐ ” (delete).

What about that black one?”

Beep! The taxi arrived.

Dragging the Apple of my Eye out onto the landing I said, “Word of advice, don’t ever apply to be a diplomat, will you?”

Bustling Sarah into the back of the cab, I handed over her phone.

“Debi hasn’t replied, but I’m sure she loved it.”

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Outside the hotel, Sarah made a final adjustment to her dress as she looked me up and down.

“Have those trousers shrunk or something?”

“Let’s just go in shall we?”

Shuffling into the lobby, we were greeted by a gli er ball on legs ‐ The Chairman’s Wife.

“Mrs Hughes, don’t you look... nice?”

“There you go, she loves it”, I whispered through my fixed grin.

“You’ve a lot to learn about women”, replied Sarah through gri ed teeth.

The night wore on. We danced and drank our way through it.

Eventually it was late enough to make our excuses and leave so Sarah poured me into the taxi and we headed home.

“Be honest. Do I really look nice?”

“You look absolootelee deevine dahling (hic!) and I don’t care what Debi said.”

“Just here thank you!” Tes ly, I cut him dead.

Sipping coffee in the kitchen, I no ced Sarah busy on my phone.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m just ordering myself a new LBD online. It’s a bargain, only £200. And isn’t PayPal so convenient?”

“Why, what did she say? You said she didn’t reply. Tom?”

“But you haven’t got a PayPal account.”

Then, our chauffeur, a skinny young man with a pierced nose decided to weigh in with his two penneth. “Take no no ce love, my wife has the exact same dress and it looks great on her. Mind you, hers isn’t white, it’s bla‐”

“I know. But you have.”

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Hobbies By Kate McLelland A Hobby That’s Worth Droning On About Drones are much in the news these days: whether it’s shoo ng a spectacular wildlife image or zooming too close to a passenger plane, these popular flying machines have had their share of good and bad press reports.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may be the latest gadget‐of‐ choice but pilotless flying vehicles have a long and surprising history.

In 1849 the Austrians launched a largely unsuccessful unmanned bomb a ack on Venice, using balloons (planes were yet to be invented) and unmanned torpedos also played a part in the First World War. The first remote‐controlled pilotless aircra was invented in 1935 and World War II saw the use of UAVs on both sides, but when the US Air Force lost over 5,000 airmen in the Vietnam War, drones began to be used extensively.

They undoubtedly saved further loss of life but these large, expensive, jet‐powered cra proved hard to recover and many were lost during opera ons.

If you are thinking of buying one for yourself or a family member, be warned, as you can incur some pre y he y penal es if you let your drone infringe airspace regula ons.

The Air Naviga on Order states that no unmanned cra can be flown within 50 metres of a person, vehicle or building – unless the people, vehicles or buildings in ques on are “under your control”.

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That means even that flying a drone in your own back garden is not permi ed unless your neighbour’s property is at least 50m away. If you’re in a public space, such as a park, you are not allowed to fly within 150m of any “congested area” and you must avoid filming in places such as sports fields where crowds are gathered.

Even though you may be able to receive live, streamed video from the drone’s loca on, you should not let it stray out of your line of sight.

Businesses that want to use a drone for commercial purposes must apply for a permit from the Civil Avia on Authority before they a empt a flight close to people or property.

A number of recrea onal users have already been convicted for offences that include flying too close to the rides at Alton Towers and photographing Devonshire landscapes without the landowner’s consent. It cost one man over £4,000 in fines and court fees when his UAV flew near a road bridge and over a nuclear installa on.

If you’re s ll keen to own a drone you can pick up a fly‐only model from under £30.

A more advanced device, which lets you steer from a smartphone or tablet while a camera streams live images or records video footage, will cost around £250‐ £300.

As long as the rules and regula ons are observed, you’ll get hours of enjoyment from flying these clever li le gadgets, but do set aside some me to master the techniques you’ll need before you a empt that perfect bird’s eye view shot.

Here are some basic rules to follow while you are learning: avoid windy condi ons and operate the drone in a park or grassy field well away from people, animals and parked cars.

Turn off your mobile phone and try not to let other distrac ons affect your concentra on.

With a bit of prac ce, you’ll soon be flying like a pro, but just remember: if your expensive UAV ends up in a tree, just don’t go droning on about it…

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The Naked Eye Planets July: Venus and Jupiter are almost conjoined on 1st July being only half a degree apart and very low in the North‐West just a er sunset. If you can look through a telescope at Venus she will resolve into a fine crescent.

Saturn has the later evening sky all to itself at Mag + 0.4 in Libra and sets around 1.30 am.

Mercury and Mars, being too close to the Sun this month, are not visible.

August: Saturn is the sole bright planet in the early evening sky se ng about 11.30 pm. You’ll find the ringed planet in the

Pluto Fly-by An ar st’s impression of the piano sized space cra New Horizons which arrives in Pluto’s neighbourhood on 14th July 2015 Discovered in 1930, this ny world has gripped the imagina on of young and old alike. It is not a planet in the sense that it does not meet the 3rd condi on for the defini on of a planet ‐ it has not cleared the area surrounding it as a result of its own gravity. It resides in its orbit along with other similarly sized objects in what is known as The Kuiper Belt, an orbital area 4.4 to 7.4 billion kilometres from the Sun. This July, the space probe New Horizons will arrive at the Pluto system a er a nine year journey. Its closest approach will be within 10,000 kilometres of Pluto and will gather hi‐resolu on data for approximately 9 hours. And the transmission of the informa on gathered will take about 9 months to complete.

A erwards New Horizons will move on to explore uncharted areas of our Solar System, the twilight zones where no spacecra has gone before ‐ cue Star Trek theme music...

constella on of Libra and is the brightest of the two objects in the south‐west, the other being the red giant Antares. If you have a telescope you’ll see the rings of Saturn in a splendid aspect. Mars rises at about 4 am, and becomes prominent during the month as the Sun rises later. Venus reappears beaming at mag ‐ 4.2 during the last few days of August.

Mercury and Jupiter are lost in the Sun’s glare throughout August.

September: Saturn can be seen at Mag + 0.7 low down on the south‐ west horizon in the constella on of Libra and will set at around 9.45 pm. Venus becomes our brilliant

morning star this month and speeds upwards in the dawn sky.

By this month’s end she rises almost 4 hours before the Sun and shines magnificently at ‐ 4.4 magnitude. As the month progresses, through an op cal aid ‐ binoculars or small telescope ‐ you’ll see the crescent fill. Mars lies to the le of Venus at 300 mes fainter and rises just before 4am in Cancer in early September and passes into Leo by the end.

Brilliant Jupiter follows close behind Mars on the eclip c plane (magnitude ‐ 1.6) rising at 4.30 am by the month’s end.

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You can have a go at eco art, cheer on the log to leg race, hitch a ride on a tree lift and hear stories from the Wild Man of the Woods.

There’s loads of fun for the kids!

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Find a parking space in Coston, on the B676 between Melton Mowbray and Colsterworth. It may be easier finding a space at the wide grass verge near point 6.

1 Head upslope away from the church towards Melton Mowbray and keep straight on when the road swings le . Con nue between hedges up this wide stony byway to where the track bears slight right and opens out into a field. Bear le on the wide track along the field edge with the hedge to the le to the yellow top marker post in the dip at the far le corner.

2 Take this substan al byway to the right, with the rows of trees to the le , to the staggered crossroads at King Street Lane.

3 Turn right and con nue along this byway between hedges, a er nearly a mile cross the road and keep straight on upslope to the footpath signpost on the right about 250yds before the road at a corner.

4 Turn right across the footbridge, up the field edge with the hedge to the right and out through the gap at the other end. Turn le along the grass verge of this surprisingly busy road to the junc on of roads.

5 Take the road right, signposted Wymondham and carry on along the immediate right hand fork for about half a mile to the spacious area at the entrance to the farm road, Grange Lane. There may be room here to use as a parking place although there is o en a large pile of something very smelly here.

6 Go down this farm road le of Grange Farm, the road curves right to join the main road. Turn le back to the church and your star ng point. © Clive Brown. All our walks are compiled by Clive Brown who holds the copyright.

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A new comedy play inspired by the legendary Marx Brothers embarks on a na onwide tour this autumn.

giants The Marx Brothers – Groucho, Harpo and Chico – with generous helpings of Bri sh humour and humility.

Just Some Theatre Company are the talented young bunch behind The Doppel Gang, a new comedy by Dominic Hedges which will tour 12 venues between September and November.

War wages in Europe, while back in Blighty a group of entertainers ba le to save a theatre from closure by masquerading as The Marx Brothers.

The Doppel Gang combines the wild wit of iconic comedy

As the Blitz tears through London, a hopeless theatre manager, Lombard, persuades

a desperate double act, Tommy and Cyril and not‐so‐convincing male impersonator Rachel to join him in an audacious stunt; one last roll of the dice to save his building and boost morale.

The curtain is about to rise, but so are the stakes as an unprecedented series of revela ons leads to an exhilara ng chain of events.

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Pets Page Why you mustn’t leave your dog in a hot car Leaving your dog in a hot car with li le ven la on makes it prone to heat stroke in a ma er of minutes. Dogs’ extreme sensi vity to heat means that even if you have le the windows open and provided water, their wellbeing is at serious risk.

Heat stroke occurs when the dog becomes unable to cool itself down.

Excessive pan ng and red gums are signs of overhea ng, but if you see a dog that is also vomi ng or displays a lack of coordina on, you need to act quickly.

Are Rabbits Really a Low Profile Pet? As lovely as rabbits are, especially as a first pet, you may be surprised to know they can be just as costly and me-consuming to care for as dogs and cats.

When you calculate the cost of a rabbit hutch, food, straw and a run, it quickly adds up, so here are some facts you might want to consider before giving in to the children’s wishes: • Your rabbit will need exercise as much as any other pet, and

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What to do in the case of heat stroke • Contact a vet straight away • Offer the dog cool rather than cold water, in small amounts • Move them into the shade • Wrap in cool damp cloths, par cularly the head The use of cool water is an important factor as opposed to water that is too cold, otherwise you could send the dog into a state of shock.

Why are dogs so sensi ve to heat?

Dogs are not able to release heat through their skin as humans do – they cool down by pan ng, and also via their nose and the pads on a hutch on its own simply isn’t big enough. You’ll need to buy a rabbit run of around 8’ x 4’ to allow your rabbit the exercise it needs.

• Vets’ fees for regular checkups can be expensive, and aren’t covered by insurance.

Vaccina ons against myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease will be needed.

• Flystrike is a par cular issue for rabbits. During warm weather they are prone to having flies lay eggs on their skin. These hatch into maggots, which if unno ced, feed on the rabbit’s flesh causing serious skin issues.

their feet. As a result, irreparable damage to internal organs occurs very quickly when they overheat, and many dogs do not recover.

Short‐nosed breeds including pugs and bulldogs are par cularly suscep ble to heat stroke, as are overweight dogs. Even on a cloudy day, they may struggle to cool themselves down. h p://dogs.about.com/od/ dogandpuppyhealth/qt/ heatstroke.htm h p://www.thekennelclub.org. uk/our‐resources/kennel‐ clubcampaigns/ dont‐cook‐your‐dog/

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Bringing a rabbit inside the house means that you’ll need to supervise it carefully to make sure it doesn’t chew through cables and wires.

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Way Of The Wyrd Border Morris Dancers TUESDAY 14th July 2015 – From 7.00pm to 9.00pm A free house establishment that keeps the heritage of the traditional pub alive. Dance out with Sergeant Musgraves & Restless Soles, a new border morris side based in Loughborough. Red Lion, 24 High Street, Kegworth DE74 2DA Tel: 01509 672466 Steamin Billy’s Charity Bike Ride – In aid of Hope Against Cancer SUNDAY 19th July – Start Time 9.00am Get on your Bikes and join the Steamin Billy Brewing Co’s Annual Bike Ride. Meet at any of the SIX pubs and take a circular route of 37 miles around the other five. Commemorative T‐shirt, refreshments at each pub, live music and BBQ’s afterwards are all included. Register and pick up sponsorship forms from any of the following pubs.

Sponsorship – Minimum £30.00 with £5.00 deposit per rider – For more details go to www.justgiving.com/SteaminBillyCharity BikeRide2015 Paget Arms, 41 Oxford Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5DP Tel: 01509 266216 The Horse & Trumpet, 4 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leics.

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Booking Office for all enquiries: 01509 632323 www.gcrailway.co.uk

Dining trains

Charnwood Forester every Saturday evening. Sumptuous 6 course dinner served aboard first class restaurant cars hauled by historic steam loco. Booking essen al. £49 per person.

The South Yorkshireman Every Saturday Lunch me 4 course luncheon served aboard first class restaurant cars steam

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Chapter House Theatre Presents, in the ruins of Bradgate House Rudyard Kipling's “The Jungle Book” – Sunday 19th July ‐ Start Time 5.00pm Join Mowgli on his wonderful adventures with the loveable and wise Baloo the Bear, the powerful panther Bagheera, and not to mention mischievous monkeys and the terrifying tiger Shere Khan! Your favourite animal characters are brought to life to create an enchanting and fun‐filled musical show.

Children are invited to dress up in their favourite animal costume and join in the Jungle Parade in the interval.

Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” - Sunday 9th August – Start Time 6.00pm Take a step back in time to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen's most loveable heroine. When Elizabeth meets the rude and abrupt Mr Darcy, she loathes him at first sight. But is there more to him than meets the eye? Join family and friends for what promises to be the most splendid evening of the summer as you picnic under a beautiful summer sky and lose yourself in this unforgettable love story.

Outdoor Theatre in the ruins of Bradgate House, Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leics. LE6 0HE Tickets available from www.seetickets.com or the Bradgate Park Shop.

Film Afternoon – The Testament of Youth MONDAY 20th July – Start Time 2.15pm A searing story of love, war and remembrance.

Based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain which became the classic testimony of that

hauled. Booking essen al. £38 per person The Elizabethan Every Sunday lunch me from 1:15 pm. Sumptuous 4 course lunch, steam hauled in first class restaurant cars. Booking essen al ‐ £40 per person Griddle Car 10am, 12pm, 2.15pm from Loughborough Saturdays and Sundays and Weds in July/Aug 10.15am, 12.15pm, & 2.15pm from Loughborough What be er way to start the day than with a hearty Great Central All Day Breakfast, with eggs, bacon, Cumberland sausages, black pudding, fried bread, sauté potatoes and tomatoes, all

served aboard a steam train? For breakfast connoisseurs, our griddle car service provides this veritable feast all day long.

Murder Mystery evenings Friday July 24th, August 7th & 14th, September 11th & 25th. £62 per person includes 5 course gourmet meal, steam hauled first class restaurant cars, departs 7.30 pm Wine & Dine Wednesdays Wednesdays July 22nd and August 26th £38 per person.

Four course meal served in

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war from a woman’s point of view. A powerful and passionate journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times Bishop Beveridge Club, 22 South Street, Barrow upon Soar Leics. LE12 8LZ Admittance £4 (members), £4.50 (non‐members) at the door, includes Tea and Cake Ploughman’s Lunch By The Riverside SATURDAY 25th July – Event starts from 12.00noon Raising money for the Organ Fund. Beer, wine plus tea and coffee also available for purchase.

The Old Rectory, 84 Main Street, Normanton on Soar, Leics. LE12 5HB (alongside the church) Tickets have to be bought in advance from Normanton Village Shop or Sutton Bonington Post Office. Only £10 includes lunch and a glass of wine.

Hawaiian Beach Party SATURDAY 25th July - Open from 7.30pm til Late Come on down to Quorn’s Jump, Jive and Swing Hawaiian Beach Party and dance to the music provided by Resident DJ Savoy Jump and Guest DJ Mark Kickin’ The Boogie. No bar available so bring your own drinks. No children allowed.

Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8BB Contact details: Linda Mason – Tel:0116 230 2828 Email: lin_d_hop@hotmail.com Entrance: £7.00 first class restaurant cars and includes a complimentary bo le of wine. Departs 7.30 and returns by 10 pm.

Spanish Evening Friday 28th August, £45 per person 5 course Spanish themed meal served aboard steam hauled first class restaurant cars.

Commercial Vehicle Weekend Saturday & Sunday 18th & 19th July at Quorn Sta on Yard. Give them a call on 01509 632315 to book your

Mini Market & Coffee Morning SATURDAY 1st August ‐ Open from 10.00am to 11.00am Held on the First Saturday of each month, a wide range of items including home‐made cakes, bric‐a‐ brac, second hand clothes, books, toys and games, new greetings cards and plants are on offer.

Methodist Church, North Street, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8QA For more details please contact the Secretary on email secretary@barrowmethodist.org.uk Classic Car Show and Craft Fair SUNDAY 2nd August – Open from 10.00am ­ 4.00pm The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation Car Show returns this year with the addition of a superb selection of crafts situated in a traditional marquee on the lawn. The event is kindly sponsored by Hamilton Grays of Loughborough, accompanied by some of their fabulous luxury cars! Box Motor Club are also supporting the event with their diverse selection of cars.

Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH Admission is £5.00 per person ­ Under 16's free with a paying adult. For more information please contact Helen Baxter on 01530 244914 See more at: www.shuttlewood‐ clarke.org/blog/2015/03/classic‐car‐show‐and‐craft‐fair

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Morris Minor Rally Sunday 16th August 10am to 4pm at Quorn & Woodhouse Sta on Yard. Bring your own Moggy Minor and travel at reduced fares on the day Teddy Bears Holiday Express £25 for a family of 5 Bear‐trice and Billy bear depart from Loughborough at intervals throughout the day.

Ac vi es at every stop on the way.

Book early as this is very popular.

28th, 29th & 30th July, and 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th 12th & 13th August.

Picnic boxes available at all sta on cafes.

Mini Funfair at Rothley. Cra ac vi es and colouring at Leicester North & Ted's treasure hunt & Face Pain ng at Greenacres.

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Soar Valley Life Local Business Directory Arts and Cra s

Garden

Manor An ques.................................................. 53 My Parcel Shop Art & Cra Materials................... 8 The Gallery ‐ Su on Bonington ............................ 7

Building and Roofing

Canopy Tree Services.......................................... 15 Charnwood Tree Services ................................... 10 Claire Jones Gardens .......................................... 11 Derry's Nurseries ................................................ 12

Charnwood Oaks Roofing & Building.................. 16

Green Thumb Lawn Treatment Service ................ 3

Hassall & Son Ltd ................................................ 10

Harrison Landscaping ......................................... 11

Builders' Merchants, Timber Merchants Belvoir Sawmill ..................................................... 9 John A Stephens Ltd. .......................................... 14 NS Plumbing & Hea ng Supplies Ltd .................... 5

Child Care and Educa on Lion Learners Educa onal Experiences .............. 53 Rothley Park Kindergarten.................................. 54

Courier Services MyParcelShop.Com ............................................ 26

Food, Drink and Venues

JSB Tree Surgery ................................................... 9 Outdoor Solu ons .............................................. 14

Hair and Beauty Dignified Hair Design .......................................... 36 Radiance Beauty................................................. 36 RIRI Beauty Salon ............................................... 43

Health Care Ac vity 4all ........................................................ 49 Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre.......................... 41 Gareth Hudson – Foot Health Professional ........ 41 Gorse Covert Dental Prac ce Ltd........................ 39

Delice Fine Foods Ltd.......................................... 16

Inter Eyecare Op cians Ltd................................. 45

The Free Trade Inn.............................................. 31

Mind Body Movement ....................................... 36

The Restaurant at The Mountsorrel ................... 23

Pennie Blatchford ‐ Advanced Electrolysis ......... 37

The Waterside Inn .............................................. 56

Reed Wellbeing ‐ Complementary Health .......... 39

The White Horse Inn........................................... 29

Walk‐in Physio Ltd .............................................. 27

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Wasp Nest Removal............................................ 10

Home Absolute Window Solu ons Ltd ......................... 34 Acacia Curtains and Blinds ................................. 35 Ancient & Modern Furniture Restora on .......... 18 Appliance City ‐ Appliance Exper se .................. 21 Aquafit Bathrooms ............................................... 5 Carpets of Choice ................................................. 4

Whelband Windows ............................................. 2 Woodburner Workshop...................................... 17

Home Care Services Absolute Care Agency......................................... 40

Motoring and Vehicle Hire

C J Hodgkins Ltd ‐ Aga Technician ....................... 37

Just Kia Car Hire.................................................. 49

Custom Conservatories & Windows................... 19

Loughborough Kia .............................................. 64

DCI Kitchens ....................................................... 19 Dave Mi on Electrical Ltd. ................................. 26

Twiggers Motorcycles Ltd ..................................... 8

Pet and Animal Care

Decorum Electrical ............................................. 36

Havers Raw Dog Food......................................... 53

Delta Aerials ....................................................... 26

Posh Dogs Canine Grooming .............................. 53

Ecoclean Carpet & Floor Care Ltd....................... 30 Fab Plumbing...................................................... 26

Professional Services Baker & Co Accountants ..................................... 28

Hollydan Plumbing & Hea ng .............................. 9

CP Accountancy Ltd ............................................ 41

Keith Urry & Son ‐ High Class Decorators ........... 18

Helen Gadsby ‐ Financial Advisor ....................... 29

KR Electrical........................................................ 19

John German Estate Agents ............................... 24

M J Flint & Son Painters and Decorators .............. 9

Just Wills & Legal Services .................................... 8

Ocean Designs Conservatory Furniture.............. 23 P. R. Property Maintenance ................................ 56 Richard Watson Painter and Decorator .............. 27 Robert Newbold & Sons Ltd ............................... 35 SJS The Professional Carpet Cleaner .................. 26 SJS Leather Cleaning and Restora on ................ 53

Moss Solicitors ................................................... 25 Smartly S tch Tailors .......................................... 19

Residen al Care The Abbeyfield ................................................... 40

Sports and Leisure Amanda Miller Sports Massage Therapist.......... 19

Smashgard Window Films .................................. 16

Cyclops Cycles..................................................... 49

Soar Valley Aerials ................................................ 8

L'boro Cryospa Sports Recovery Facility............. 51

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The eight word phrase in our Dog Wordsearch was: “Dogs laugh but they laugh with their tails.”

Carol wins Dry Carpet Ceaning by Ecoclean worth £150 See pages 47 and 57 for more compe ons!

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