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6000 Distribution JUNE 2018Issue 21Whitwick & surrounding areas

Whitwick • Thringstone • Swannington • Coleorton

Email: [email protected]

See page 3 for details and how to win a prize!

Do you know this local landmark? If you have been there you may have been ‘Walking in the Air’

PLUS: ‘WE LOVE OUR PETS’ featureWhitwick Wake remembered

New Swannington Primary School celebrate the Royal Wedding

All our regular features & lots more!

NOW REACHING6,000homes and businesses!

Front cover photograph by Second Look Photography • www.secondlookphotography.co.uk

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WELCOME... ...to the latest edition of the Community Voice!Front Cover Quiz... ‘Spot the Local Landmark’.How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s front cover?

If you think you know the answer, please send your entry to Community Voice, 57 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LH or email [email protected]

The winner (drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 one4all voucher. Good Luck!

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CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICEPost: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH

Tel: 01530 267344Email: [email protected]

www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

LOOK OUT FOR WHITTIE!Whittie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind the advert for general builder ‘Mitch Shaw’, on page 18. The first correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in by Lorna Measom of Thringstone, who will receive a

£10 GIFT VOUCHER!But where is he this month? If you spot him, send us your details, and which advert he is hiding behind, using the contact details listed below ▼

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D U R E S T A

Celebrating 80 Years of British handmade luxury quality furniture, FABCO is proud to showcase DURESTA’s latest bespoke furniture collections in their newly refurbished Ashby showroom. Working in partnership with DURESTA, FABCO is proud to bring you quality British made furniture crafted by DURESTA’s in-house award winning upholsterers. Duresta’s latest collections feature their stylish contemporary Meridian and Metropolitan collections which are available in a great selection of quality upholstery materials. All their furniture is made to last and comes with a 25-year structural frame guarantee.

S P E C I A L I N T R O D U C T O R Y O F F E R S O N A L L D U R E S T A C O L L E C T I O N S

At FABCO, we are passionate about everything we do, and offering our customers quality, value and first class service are exactly what we do - every time!

We offer handpicked beautiful furniture ranges, beds, flooring, lighting and home accessories to make your house into a place you will be proud

to call home.

Our on-trend products are carefully selected by our in-house designer to ensure that they offer choice, style and individuality, as many pieces are ‘one-offs’

Niche carpet and flooring ranges, including the beautiful Amtico luxury vinyl tile collections: Amtico Spacia with its all new fabulous shades, Amtico Form with its incredible parquet and realistic tile collection, Amtico Signature Designer Flooring and the all new Decor Collection. Truly Amazing ranges, amazing choice and magical effects from this ‘easy to live with’ flooring - and all British Made, and all installed by expert craftsmen!

You will find comfortable beds from major brands such as Sealy and Gainsborough British handmade beds, along with many other major brands to choose from,

To top it all, there is beautiful lighting, mirrors, side tables, rugs, Voyage Maison cushions, and wall clocks; together with quirky ornaments to furnish your home. Visit the FABCO showroom today and discover it all for yourself.

Many of our readers were able to correctly identify last month’s mystery landmark as the village sign near to The Robin Hood in Swannington. Designed by Isabel Lynam and based on ideas submitted by the community, this structure was erected in 1997. The weather vane shows a locomotive pulling two coal wagons and carved hardwood panels outside depict village scenes.

This month’s prize has been won by Philip Wileman from Whitwick and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Grace Fowkes of Jeff Fowkes Wheels Ltd. Find them on Station Road, Ibstock for all your auto needs; from tyres to servicing and exhausts.

Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark!

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We are always looking for new classes and groups to join the centre. If you are interested in booking the centre, please get in touch and we can discuss your requirements in more detail.

WEEKDAYS 9.30am - 12.30pm Pre School - term time only

MONDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm U3A Curling

10.30am - 12.00pm U3A Spanish

1.45pm - 4.15pm U3A German

6.30pm - 7.30pm Shakti Yoga with Jenna

7.30pm - 9.30pm Royal British Legion (1st & 3rd Monday of the month)

TUESDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm U3A French

12.00pm - 4.00pm Thringstone and District Disabled Club

5.00pm - 7.00pm Dance-Tastic. Ballroom Dancing for Children

6.30pm - 9.30pm Bobbin Lace

WEDNESDAY 1.30pm - 3.00pm Dressmaking 7.00pm - 9.00pm

6.45pm - 8.45pm Line Dancing

7.30pm onwards Bridge

THURSDAY 6.45pm onwards Friends of Thringstone (1st Thursday of the month)

4.15pm - 5.15pm Disco-Divas with Fairy Friends UK

7.30pm - 10.00pm Thringo Bingo (3rd Thursday of the month)

FRIDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm Soft Play Sessions

1.00pm - 3.30pm Art Group

7.30pm onwards Wine circle (1st Friday of the month)

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

If you would like more information on any of our regular activities please contact the centre.

The Charles Booth Centre is a vibrant hub for the local communities of Thringstone, Whitwick and surrounding villages.

We have a number of weekly activities and events suited to all different ages.

2nd June 1000 Years Show - a clever mix of history and comedy 8.00pm – £8 a ticket

7th June Tropics Pamper Evening 7.30pm – Free event

20th - 23rd June Wizard of Oz Musical, by TPADS www.ticketsource.co.uk/tpads

4 August Thringstone Live Music Festival 1.00pm onwards – Free event

18th - 27th August Art Exhibition Free Event

1st September Thringstone’s Got Talent 7.00pm – £5 a ticket

8th September Fundraising Fashion Show & Shopping 7.30pm – £5 a ticket

15th September Hello Heritage Free exhibition promoting Thringstone and the centre.

Tickets for all events are available to purchase at the centre office or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/thringstone

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thringstone House • The Green • Thringstone • Leicestershire • LE67 8NRPhone: 01530 222337 • E-mail: [email protected]

www.charlesboothcentre.org.uk

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High Level of interest from house buyers at “Woodstone Meadow” in Ravenstone.

Located on Heather Lane the developer offers a range of 3, 4, and 5 bed homes which are nestled on the southern outskirts of the charming Leicestershire village of Ravenstone. This development will give potential homebuyers the chance to become part of a thriving local community.

The new show home ,Plot 20 “The Buckingham “ Which is a 5 bed detached with double garage illustrates the attention to detail and quality finishes that goes into each Williams homes development. It is also typical of the houses at Woodstone meadow each one specially designed to cater for the modern family lifestyle and to blend in with life in Ravenstone.

All the houses at Woodstone Meadow benefit from fully fitted kitchens with ceramic floor tiles and a range of Quality Bosch appliances including ceramic induction hob, Single electric oven and microwave/ oven combi, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The bathrooms and en-suites are luxuriously designed and are fitted with Ideal Standard sanitary ware

with quality chrome fittings. Chrome towel radiators and porcelanosa ceramic wall tiles.

Ian Anderson Sales director of Williams Homes said “We are very excited with the first release of New Homes at woodstone Meadow and we have received a high level of interest with 5 of the first phase already reserved, so I would encourage keen house buyers that they visit the onsite sales team at our marketing suite and find out more about the development and what we have to offer.”

WILLIAMS HOMES AT RAVENSTONE

• The marketing Suite will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10-30 till 4-30,

• To keep up to date with the latest availability from Williams Homes please visit the website at www.williamshomes.co.uk or to make an appointment to view please contact our sales team on 0116 2352221 or 07939 217402, Help to Buy is available to assist keen house hunters

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FORTHCOMING EVENTSTICKET BOOKING - to book advanced tickets for any event, please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability). Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

Friday 1st June - FILM NIGHT - ‘THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI’ (R). After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs, leading into her town, with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

Saturday 2nd June - PALACE SOCIAL DANCE Doors & bar open at 7.00pm with dancing from 7.30pm ‘til 10.30pm. Tickets: £5.00.

Friday 8th June & Saturday 9th June – THE PALACE PLAYERS present ‘The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate

Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth’, a hilarious comedy by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr. If you have seen and enjoyed ‘The play that goes wrong’ or ‘Peter Pan goes wrong’, then you will love this play! Never known for their lack of ambition, the ladies (and gentlemen) of the fictitious Farndale Avenue Dramatic Society stage Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy in their own inimitable style. The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 available in advance from The Palace or Ibstock Business Centre Tel: 01530 267300 or purchase on the door subject to availability. Tickets can be reserved on the telephone.

Saturday 9th June - LEICESTERSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST EXHIBITION organised by Dr Pam Fisher Tel 0116 252 5722. In The Centenary Room, from 10.00am –12 noon, as part of the Palace’s Community Morning.

Saturday 16th June – TABLE TOP SALE - 10am to 12 noon - as part of the Palace’s Community Mornings. Please phone Gary on (01530) 262400 to book a stall.

Friday 22nd June - FILM NIGHT - ‘DARKEST HOUR’ (PG13) In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean a humiliating defeat for Britain and its empire. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

Saturday 23rd June - PELENNA VALLEY WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR in concert. This world famous Welsh Male Voice Choir make a welcome return visit. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Wednesday 27th June - THE PALACE WINE CLUB wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00. Limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place.

Friday 29th June - PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open at 7.30pm. Eyes Down at 8.00pm!

WHITWICK WAKEREMEMBEREDThis month’s delightful photograph is used by kind permission of Whitwick resident Derek Whitmore and shows an unusual view of Whitwick Wake in 1959. Derek can remember clearly the evening when he took the photograph and that he was riding on the “Big Wheel” when he captured this lovely scene.

Whitwick Wake was held in a field next to Whitwick Park, behind what is now the Health Centre on North Street and part of a residential area. The landscape shown in the background is Whitwick Park.

Looking at Derek’s photograph stirred up many memories amongst the team at Whitwick Historical Group, many of whom grew up in the village. In the 1950s and 60s, the arrival of the Wake was a major highlight of each year. There was much excited anticipation and youngsters saved up their pocket money so that they could enjoy the fairground rides and other attractions. The village was crowded with locals having a good time and each bus that stopped in North Street delivered more people to swell the crowds. It was a chance for friends to enjoy themselves but also entire families went along together. Fairs have distinctive and evocative sights, sounds and smells which give them a special atmosphere: the music, shouts and laughter are all part of the fun. The Wake was a tremendous treat when entertainment was not as easily accessible as it is today. Afterwards, when the fair had moved on, children scoured the field for coins that had been accidentally dropped.

Whitwick Wake has a very long history. It was in 1293, in Whitwick’s Charter, that

King Edward I gave permission for a fair to be held on the eve of the feast of St John the Baptist, 24th June, and two days afterwards. Originally, the festival had a religious significance. Records reveal that it was held in different parts of the village too. Yet, it is fascinating to think that this special event is something that links Whitwick people across the centuries. They may have lived and worked in very different ways but numerous generations have made merry at Whitwick Wake.

Reminiscing about happy events is always pleasant and photographs like Derek’s can be the means to stimulate those memories. At WHG, we would love to see any of your own Whitwick Wake photographs or share your memories. This month, you can find us at Coalville’s Picnic in the Park on 24th June with a display featuring aspects of local history or, of course, call in at the Old Station. At either venue, there will be a warm welcome.

Due to popular demand, we are very pleased to announce an increase in the distribution of both editions of the Community Voice magazine.

The Whitwick Community Voice, will now (in addition to covering Whitwick, Thringstone and Swannington) be increased by an extra 1000 copies, in order to reach more homes in the area and will also be delivered to the residents of Coleorton.

In addition, our sister magazine, The Ibstock Community Voice (which already reaches 13 local villages) will also see it’s current distribution increased by an extra 2000 copies. These will be delivered to ‘new builds’ in the area and will also be going out to homes in Market Bosworth.

Thank you for reading!

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW READERS!

EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY IN REDUCING MEDICINES WASTEWasted medicine is a huge problem to our National Health Service. However, if we all make small changes it will make a big difference that would release £300 million for health care.

Here are four easy ways to help:

1. Check what medicines you have at home before you order more

2. Only order more medicine if you have less than two weeks’ supply left at home

3. Don’t tick if you don’t need it yet. There is no need to worry, the item won’t disappear from your repeat prescription. It will still be there next time you need to order your medicine.

4. Check your medicines before you leave the pharmacy. Anything you have ordered or been given in error can be given back and won’t be wasted. However if you leave the pharmacy, any returned medicines will be destroyed, even if they haven’t been opened.

These simple measures will save large amounts of money that will be spent on patient care to benefit us all.

Sent by Drs Virmani and Bedi’s Practice Patient Participation Group

Whitwick Health Centrewww.whitwickhealthcentre.co.uk

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Call 01530 816425 for a brochure or visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk for our full selection of day trips and holidays

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June

Sat 16th BBC Gardeners World Live & The Good Food Show at Birmingham NEC £40Sat 16th Princess Diana Kensington £46Sun 17th Sir Winston Churchill’s Childhood Home: Blenheim Palace & Gardens £40Sun 17th Chester City £23Thu 21st London’s Covent Garden £25Thu 21st London West End Show: Mousetrap (Agathie Christie legendary ‘whodunit’) £89Thu 21st London West End Show: Kiss Me Kate (Based on Shakespeare taming of the shrew) £98Thu 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners Life Story and her rise to fame) £85Sat 23rd Midsummer Murder’s Guided Tour £39Sun 24th Woburn Abbey House & Garden Show £39Sat 30th Mystery Seaside Tour £25

JulySun 1st Ely Aquafest £22Sun 1st Shanties on the Streamer “All aboard the Danny” £79Sun 1st Stratford upon Avon’s River Festival £22Sat 7th RHS Hampton Court Flower Show £57Sat 7th Woodhall Spa “1940’s Weekend” £25Sun 8th Cotswolds & Cream Tea £29Sun 8th York Medieval City £25Sat 14th Skegness £22Sat 14th RAF Fairford Air Tattoo £69

Sun 15th Scarborough Seaside £25Tue 17th Windsor or Legoland £25Wed 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Terracotta Warriors £47Fr 20th Haworth and the Bornte’s Parsonage £25Sat 21st RHS Tatton Park Flower Show £48Sat 21st London Hyde Park £25Sat 21st London West End Show: Matilda £109Sat 21st London West End Show: Tina Turner (NEW Musical based on Tina Turners Life Story and her rise to fame) £105Sun 22nd Skegness Seaside £22Mon 23rd Leamington Spa or Warwick Castle £22Wed 25th Sandringham Flower Show £36Thu 26th Chester City £23Thu 26th Chester Zoo £45Fri 27th Harry Potter Studio Tour £66Sat 28th Southend on Sea Seaside £25Sun 29th Weston-super-Mare Seaside £23

AugustWed 1st Cambridge Cathedral City £22Thu 2nd Newark Antiques Fair (Largest Antique Fair in Europe) £32Fri 3rd Lincoln Cathedral City £22Sat 4th Kew Garden’s Dragon Trail £43Sat 4th Buckingham Palace Staterooms £55Sun 5th Skegness Seaside £22Sun 5th BBC’s Country file Live at Blenheim Palace £55Thu 9th Hull City of Culture £23

Thu 9th Hull: The Deep Aquarium (Huge aquarium with over 3000 creatures) £39Fri 10th Wells next the Sea £23Sat 11th London Postal Museum £42Sat 11th London Zoo £59Sun 12th Bletchley Park - Home of the Enigma Code £39Tue 14th Wensleydale Railway Steam Train with Afternoon tea £79Fri 17th Whitby Seaside £25Sat 18th Liverpool & China’s 3,000 year old Terracotta Warriors £47Sat 18th London Hyde Park £25Sat 18th London West End Show: Strictly Ballroom £109Sat 18th London West End Show: Les Miserables £119Sat 18th London West End Show: Aladdin £119Sun 19th Southport Flower Show £49Sun 19th Southport Seaside £25Thu 23rd Llandudno Seaside £25Sat 25th Skegness Seaside £22Sun 26th Hunstanton Seaside £22Mon 27th Black Country Living Museum “Commemorating the first World War” £36

ROBERTS HOLIDAYS HAVE A RANGE OF VISITS TO LIVERPOOL AND THE TERRACOTTA ARMY, FROM DAY TRIPS TO 3 DAY BREAKS.

DAY TRIPS including ENTRANCE TO THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION - £47.00 departing: 15th June, 22nd July, 18th August, 6th September, 28th September, Saturday 20th October.

2 DAY BREAKS including dinner, bed and breakfast, cruise on the River Mersey, and ENTRANCE TO THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION - costs from just £165 departing: 13 July (£165), 28 September (£165), Saturday 6 October (£185).

Liverpool and China’s Terracotta Army with Roberts HolidaysThe Terracotta Warriors having proved very popular and are certainly attracting the crowds to Liverpool in 2018 – join Roberts on a day out or Shortbreak away and make sure you’re part of the experience!

For over 2,000 years, an underground army of life-sized terracotta warriors secretly guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, until a chance discovery in 1974 unlocked the mysteries of a vanished empire. Roberts Holidays are offering you the opportunity to visit Liverpool’s National Museum and the unmissable exhibition showcasing objects from one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. The exhibition features ten life-size figures from the First Emperor’s burial pit, including one horse, amongst more than 180 spectacular artefacts from museums across Shaanxi Province excavated over the last 40 years from the Imperial Mausoleum and selected tombs - more than half of which have never been on show in the UK before. These spectacular artefacts will shed light on the Emperor’s pursuit of immortality and show how he prepared for the afterlife, as well as help us to understand more about everyday life in China more than two thousand years ago.

For further information, to book or view our extensive range please go to our website www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk or call us on 01530 816425.

Our personal, friendly, yet professional service coupled with our attention to detail and Roberts renowned quality ensures your holiday is one to remember for all the best reasons.

We look forward to welcoming you to the world of Roberts…

THE BENEFITS OF ‘THE SCIATIC PAIN RELIEF CUSHION’A sciatica relief cushion, designed by local Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist, Ian Garfield, was launched at The Back Pain Show in Birmingham, back in 2017. Through a combination of Ian’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology and his engineering design skills, he developed the first prototype for the sciatic pain relief device. From this prototype, with the specialist knowledge of his co-directors, and patient feedback, he went on to develop the Sciatic Pain Relief Cushion.

Mrs M. of Ibstock has this to say about the effectiveness of the aid;

“Until about 8 months ago, I had more or less resigned myself to the ‘fact’ that I had

to put-up with the pain in my legs and back. I surmised that it was most likely ‘due to my age’ or hereditary; the usual suspects! I had become accepting of a certain amount of pain, particularly at night and after sitting or standing for any length of time. I just kept taking the tablets and hoping for the best!

However, I have discovered that it doesn’t have to be like that! I went along to see Ian at Rossendale Healing Hands for a massage and he introduced the Sciatic Pain Relief Cushion to me. He explained that the cushion allows gentle stretching of the sciatic nerve whilst sitting, without the pressure. I now use it for sleeping and sitting on, particularly on long car or coach journeys. I used to get out of bed or emerge from the car feeling about twice my actual age, but now I feel very little discomfort or stiffness, if any, in either my back or my legs.

Together, with a regular massage and the use of my sciatic cushion, my range and ease of movement has been increased and rendered virtually pain-free. This has enabled me to participate in much more physical exercise, such as walking and swimming and has, thereby, enhanced my general well-being.”

C H A R I T Y C H A M P I O N SOPTICIANS HOST CHARITY CAKE SALE IN COALVILLEAN OPTICIANS in Coalville raised more than £60 for Cancer Research UK with a bake off themed cake sale, as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

The team at Specsavers in Belvoir Shopping Centre offered delicious sweet and chocolatey treats in return for donations.

Store director, Shailan Ruparelia, comments: ‘Staff had great fun channelling their inner bakers, and the cakes went down a treat for customers and

passers-by.

‘We understand the difficulties faced by cancer sufferers and so supporting this charity is something we all bought into. We’d like to say a big thanks to the local community, who always do all they can to support us with our fundraising efforts.’

Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest independent cancer research charity and aims to save lives by researching new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Stand Up to Cancer is an annual fundraising campaign, run by Cancer Research UK, that aims to raise awareness and funds to increase the progress and developments of life-saving cancer research.

To make a donation visit Specsavers at 29 Belvoir Shopping Centre, Coalville, LE67 3XF, call 01530 817178 or go to www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/coalville

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Community Office, 3a Market Place, LE67 5DT 01530 459527

WHITWICK PARISH COUNCIL

www.whitwickpc.org.uk

[email protected]

Open: Wednesdays 1 – 4 pm

Thurs/Fridays 10 am – 1 pm

KNOW WHAT YOUR PARISH COUNCIL CAN DO ………………… OR CAN’T DO

News from your Parish Council – JUNE 2018

Working for a safer future. The parish council invested part of the ‘Projects’ budget at Robinson Road play area. “By replacing the old wooden fence with a metal one, we see this as a better investment. Although it

cost £4,200,

it will last

much longer

with less maintenance.” says Cllr Ray Woodward, Chairman of the Parish Council.

TALENTED STEPHENSON COLLEGE STUDENTS TAKE A

CAMERA TOUR OF WHITWICK! Have you seen two young people out and about in the past couple of months taking photographs? You might have noticed an unusual interest in static objects that belong to the parish council – like some of the rubbish bins on parish land, gates, bollards and even some of the swings in the playground. Two students from Stephenson College gave us one day every week to walk (in all weathers, often awful!) to help the parish council establish a photo library of our assets and village facilities.

Thank you to Ellis and Joe for helping us! Wonders of Whitwick – tell us more (Email [email protected] with your good news)

We want your ideas for the future? Come to our Visioning Meeting The parish council is going to review what is important for Whitwick – like before when residents have been asked for their ideas. On June 28 at 7 pm a meeting will take place at Park Hall, in public, for a discussion of what we feel Whitwick priorities should be now that it is 2018.

COUNCIL MEETINGS COMING UP ARE 21 JUNE & 19 JULY. HELD ON THURSDAYS AT 7.00PM AT PARK HALL, WHITWICK PARK, NORTH STREET, LE67 5HB- (agendas on website 3 days before meetings)

The Parish Council has produced a new information leaflet to help explain a little more about what we do. It has a few details of our history, your parish wards and how to find your parish councillors (if not using our website), when we meet and where, how to get agendas/minutes, spending, financial and other support to community groups and the King George V Field Charity. It explains some of our services, buildings & land that the parish council is responsible for. If you would like a copy just call at the office (times above), email us or see the website.

WE CAN’T DO: Provide houses or places for people to live in – the law doesn’t allow parish council to be housing authorities.

FANCY PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO THE TEST?Here’s a bit of fun to get you thinking.(Answers on inside back cover - no cheating!)

THE ODD ONE OUT!Can you solve the clues and spot “THE ODD ONE OUT”?

A) The two essential ingredients of a Hawaiian pizza

B) Rashers cooked over the fire?

C) Pink seafood drink…. for starters? (cryptic)

D) Sodium chloride and dilute acetic acid

ACROSS1. Seafarer (7)4. Attain (5)7. Catlike mammal (5)9. Type of rock (7)10. Respire (7)11. Gaze (5)12. Resembling a horse (6)14. Unit of time (6)18. Pandemonium (5)20. Melodious (7)22. Elusive (7)23. Fibbing (5)24. Foe (5)25. Distinguished (7)

DOWN1. Gruesome (7)2. Variety show (5)3. Elevated (6)4. Parts of a ladder (5)5. Fruit (7)6. Precipitance (5)8. Colossus (5)13. Unwitting (7)15. Tripod (5)16. Joy (7)17. Hinder (6)18. Pancake (5)19. Glossy (5)21. Percussion instrument (5)

Did you know that the Community Voice can distribute

your marketing leaflets?From just £25 per thousand you can

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Are you footsore or foot loose and fancy free? We can all do with some help and advice on how to keep our feet in good working order so that we can get the most out of life – and the WI is all in favour of that!

We look forward at our June meeting to welcoming our guest speaker, Rachel Bennett, who will be giving us the benefit of her knowledge and expertise on caring for our feet.

Hopefully, by the end of the evening we shall all have a spring in our step!

Visitors are welcome to join this meeting at the Thringstone Methodist Hall on Tuesday, 19th June, at 7.30pm. The entry charge is £5.00 which includes a raffle ticket for our monthly draw, and refreshments at the end of the evening. For more information about the WI and our future activities please visit our website at [email protected]

Please note there will be no meeting in July as we will be enjoying our summer outing.

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When responding to one of our adverts pease mention you saw it in “The Community Voice!”

WE LOVE OUR PETS ❤ WE LOVE OUR PETS WE LOVE OUR PETS ❤ WE LOVE OUR PETS

All pet related services tend to be busier in the summer months, whether it is pet-friendly accommodation, pet travel specialists, pet sitters, boarding kennels or other holiday-related pet activities. Making your bookings well in advance avoids stress and possible disappointment. So, sort out your plans as early as possible to give yourself the widest range of options and the best value.

If you are planning to send your pet to a boarding establishment, there are a few simple rules to follow to ensure your peace of mind, in the knowledge that you pet is in capable and caring hands. It is essential to first check that it is reputable. If possible, go and have a look around yourself and check that they have the qualifications to care for your pet in the way that you would want them to. It is also important to ensure that your pet has all the necessary inoculations. If vaccinations have gone out of date, your pet could be refused entry to the boarding premises at the last minute.

Having your pet minded in a home environment can be a good alternative. Your pet dog or cat is used to living it’s life in a family set up, with freedom to go where they wish, when they wish, with people constantly interacting with them. This can be in someone else’s

home or in your own home.

You may decide to ask a friend or relative to care for a pet, but there are also professional pet carers who will undertake this job. This can work well, especially for independent-minded cats or for sociable dogs who are easy for people to look after in their own homes.

If you do decide upon the ‘home-boarding’ option, it is advisable to check that the service providers are licensed, as required by law. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people offering this service that are not licensed and pet owners are not always aware of this requirement.

The ideal that you are seeking, and which you should be able to find, is that your pet ends up having as enjoyable holiday break as yourself. If you plan carefully and thoughtfully, then this is a realistic goal.

We seem to have waited a long time for it, but summer is eventually here! Time to think about packing our bags and heading off for a break. The holiday is booked, new summer outfits packed, sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hats at the ready; but, hang on to your flip-flops a minute! Have you made plans for your pet’s holiday care? After all, they deserve a great holiday too!

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Get your community group noticed on our FREE Community NoticeboardThe Community Noticeboard is a FREE information site for local, ‘not-for-profit’ groups to appeal for volunteers or new

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please contact us on Tel: 01530 267344 or email your enquiry to the email address above).

BROOM LEYS CHORAL SOCIETY SUMMER CONCERTWith the Charnwood Symphonic Wind OrchestraSaturday 30th June at 7.30pmIbstock Community CollegeTickets: £10.00Tel: 01455 290840Email: tickets@broomleyschoralsociety.org.ukwww.broomleyschoralsociety.org.uk

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Poor Bertie was a happy little parrot until, sadly, his owner passed away. The stress of losing his best friend caused Bertie to start plucking his feathers and he ended up in the sad state you see now.

Plucking is quite common in captive parrots and can be caused by simple things such as children, other pets, poor diet, losing a friend or of course it could be an illness. Any plucking should be a visit to your avian vet for a check up.

At Coalville Pet Supplies (sister company to Midland Parrots) we often see parrots that have plucked their own feathers. Generally, the first thing we hear from people is that he has been mistreated and of course pass judgement on the owner and usually accusing them of cruelty to the bird.

More often this is not the case at all, and plucking is usually caused by the causes mentioned above or even a deficiency of something such as calcium. Parrots are very intelligent and emotional birds that can live for 50 years plus.

In Bertie’s case the owners son made the right decision to find the little chap a caring, forever home and he has now settled down to a happy life here at Midland Parrots where he gets the love and attention he needs.

We need to always remember that some families don’t want pets or perhaps the condition of the house is that they cannot keep animals. So let us not judge. Bertie may or may not get some feathers back, but he will always be cared for and just be Bertie.

A HAPPY ENDING FOR BERTIE THE SAD LITTLE PARROT!

Buy your Small Pet or Wild Bird food at Coalville Pet Supplies and get the chance to win up to £50 Cash Prize!Yes, that is correct over the next three months there will be TWO GOLDEN TICKETS hidden amongst the bags of our self-packed bags of small animal, cage birds or wild bird feeds that can be redeemed for a CASH PRIZE OF £50. PLUS five Silver tickets worth £10 cash. And we don’t stop there – there are also discount vouchers hidden amongst the bags giving 15% off any items purchased in the shop.

We pride ourselves on the high quality of all our self-packed foods, so along with the knowledge that you are providing your pet with a first-class product, there is a great opportunity to win up to £50 in cash!

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Remember you can view all previous issues of ‘The Community Voice’ on our website at www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

Simply click on ‘Back Issues’ and select which issue you’d like to see again!

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3. Keep your keys, including car keys in a safe place, next to your bed at night is best, don’t leave them in locks or lying around the house. Remember, the first places a burglar will look for a door key is, under the doormat, in a flower-pot or even with a device through your letterbox.

4. Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home for you, if you’re away why not ask them to park on your driveway.

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Continuing our series of new topical short stories featuring that mischievous rail dog, Ruffle, called ‘Ruffle’s Walks’...

Within each story Ruffle will send a secret word to his readers in the form of underlined, italic capital letters scattered in the text. Once you have found the letters, rearrange them to form a word that is relevant to that month’s story. At the bottom of each story it will tell you how many letters you are looking for. The actual word answer will be shown on page 27. Woof - have fun!

For more information about Ruffle’s storybooks visit www.ruffletheraildog.co.uk

Ruffle’s Walks – crayon rubbingsRuffle walked towards the station. He could see Eric sitting on one of the green benches on the station platform with blank sheetS of papers on his knees and some on the floor.

Eric had volunteered to organise an activity for the children’s party that weekend – where the Children and grandchildren of the people who worked on the railway came for a day of fun. But try as he might, Eric just couldn’t think of something interesting and unusual for the children to do.

Ruffle trotted over to Eric, stepping on one of the sheets of paper lying on the floor.

‘Ruffle!’ exclaimed Eric. ‘Look what you’ve donE. You’ve made a perfect dirty pawprint right in the middle of the sheet…Wait a minute!’

Eric suddenly jumped up. ‘That’s it! A quiz for the children based on identifying objects from rubbings. Thank you Ruffle!’

Ruffle wagged his tail. He wasn’t surE what he’d done to please Eric, but whatever it was – Eric liked it!

Eric quickly got to work rubbing crayon over plain sheets that he placed on all sorts of surfaces around the station: the bricks on the station wall, the wooden Bench, the footplate of the green engine, the bark on one of the large trees near the bridge. Ruffle patiently followed Eric around the station as he collected a variety of rubbings.

‘That’s the last one done! I will number each one and the children will Have to guess what the things/places are from the rubbings,’ explained Eric. ‘And the last one for them to identify…will be your paw print, Ruffle!’

Ruffle wagged his tail agaiN at Eric. It sounded as though the activity day would be just fine!

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Why not organise your own crayon rubbings quiz? See what unusual objects you could take rubbings of to test your friends and family – perhaps you might even find a paw…!

Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 7 letters. The answer is on page 27.

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Our Traineeship for the Service Sector is for those who are looking for a career in business admin or customer service. This 12-week course includes both aclassroom-based learning programmefollowed by a work experience placement.The Skillsfirst Level 1 Principles of CustomerService and Level 1 Award in Introduction toEmployment in Business Administration canlead to both employment or anApprenticeship studying for Level 2qualifications in the Service Sector.

Traineeship for SportThis traineeship is for those who are looking for a career in sport. We have adapted the Traineeship programme to meet the needs of employers, with a 12-week course that includes a classroom-based learning programme as well as national governing body coaching qualification and the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Principles of Coaching Sport, followed by work experience in Sport, with career advice and demonstrations from former Leicester City Captain and International footballer, Matt Elliott, where you can learn from previous traineeship learners who have progressed onto apprenticeships and FA Level 1 and 2 coaches.

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We offer antique, vintage and retro furniture, gifts, crafts

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We also provide a sympathetic house clearance service

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With the lovely weather continuing throughout the end of May, the students also got to perform their traditional May dances outside in front of their families and the May Kings and Queens!

New Swannington Primary School celebrate the Royal Wedding in style!As wedding fever gripped the nation ahead of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle, staff and pupils of New Swannington Primary School donned their best suits and dresses (and a bridal gown!) to mark the occasion. They were treated to a traditional fish’n’chip lunch which they were lucky enough to enjoy outside before beginning a fun afternoon of traditional English games.

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KATS ANTIQUE VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES CENTRE

1500 sq ft over 2 floors of antique, vintage and collectables including quality gold and silver jewellery

at trade prices, coins, clocks, hand painted furniture, stamps, pictures, militaria, china, glass, furniture,

kitchenalia, giftware and much more.

ALSO WANTED• All Gold & Silver Jewellery Including Scrap & Broken Items• We pay more the highest prices in the area. • Costume Jewellery • All Coins • Militaria & Medals • Stamps • Watches • Silver & Silver Plate• All interesting antiques, collectables & furniture.

Free valuations everyday - Over 40 years experience

50 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EEFind us on facebook - Open everyday inc bank holidays

10.00am - 4.00pm home visits available

CALL 07792974309Public car park to rear of shop

Free parking from 3pm everyday and all day Sunday

Environmentally Friendly chalk and mineral paint. It is Zero VOC & Solvent Free with no odour.

We can also paint your own tired furniture. Please ask for more details.

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Come and view our wonderful selection of greeting cards – all at amazing prices.

We have just the card for you whatever the occasion!

BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES • NEW BABY SORRY YOU ARE LEAVING • RETIREMENT

GET WELL SOON • WEDDINGS SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS AND OCCASIONS

Plus: Great selection of Invitations, Birthday Badges, Balloons, Special Occasion Gifts, Gift Wrap and Bags.

MAKE SURE WE ARE YOUR FIRST CHOICE – YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE QUALITY AND THE PRICES!

Come and see us at Coalville Market: Tuesday 8am-2pm. Friday & Saturday 8am-4pm.

Or call 07833 104569.

Cards GALORECards GALORE

Parish Manager: Cathy Tibbles, Community Office, 3A Market Place, Whitwick, Leics. LE67 5DT (tel: 01530 459527) (email:[email protected])

Website: www.whitwickpc.org.uk

NEWS RELEASE

PARISH COUNCIL WORKS FOR A SAFER FUTURE NEW FENCE INSTALLED AT ROBINSON ROAD PLAY AREA The wooden fence at this play area had become dilapidated and unsafe so the parish council has invested part of its ‘Projects’ budget to help protect young children in future years. “By replacing it with metal fencing, we see this as a better investment. Although it cost £4,200, it will last much longer with minimal maintenance. The play area already had metal gates so we were able to keep those and to upgrade the rest of the fence to match.” says Cllr Ray Woodward, Chairman of the Parish Council. The work was done by a team from Parks and Open Spaces at North West Leicestershire District Council, after the parish council decided the new fence should go ahead on 16 November. It was a shame that bad weather delayed the job but the parish council was pleased to have this finished in time for the lighter nights.

ROLL ON SUMMER, it’s time to get outside ! Issued by Cathy Tibbles, Parish Manager. 30th April, 2018

Old furniture gets a new lease of life at Up-Cycled Vintage ChicSharing the same premises at 50 High Street Coalville, Up–Cycled Vintage Chic is an integral part of Kats Antique Vintage and Collectible centre. Here, this wonderful business transforms old furniture into amazing new pieces.

Marie Davenport is a specialist at restoring pieces of furniture that has seen better days and the results can be astounding. With a natural artistic flair Marie began restoring furniture eight years ago and her passion for the art is evident when you speak to her.

‘You need to know what you want the result to be, and of course preparation is everything plus using the correct products’ she says. And in the shop she supplies the full range of top class products from ‘FRENCHIC’ including paint and waxes right through to brushes and finishing coats.

As well as supplying furniture for the shop, Marie also takes on outside commissions and these are increasing as her reputation expands. Marie also runs Beginners Workshops where she can pass on her expertise and passion for the craft and she says that with a little guidance anyone with a scrap of artistic flair can create something amazing that will be treasured for many years.

Some people call this craft up – cycling but after looking at some of her finished pieces perhaps a better term would be ‘re- invigorating’. The feedback on her work has been second to none and to view her work it would be worthwhile viewing her Facebook

page on Kats Antique Vintage & Collectibles Centre.

Better still, why not call in at the shop and see the actual products themselves and perhaps join her workshop.

CUT OUT AND KEEP TRADE DIRECTORY

Colledge’s Florist24 Silver Street, Whitwick LE67 5ETTel: 01530 832440

Jonathan James MasseyGardener, Painter & Decorator, General HandymanTel: 01530 262972 or 07581107402

Jar ElectricalElectrical ContractorsTel: 01530 263499 or 07702 325904

Lakeside Wills and Financial Services Ltd57 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LHTel: 01530 814689 or 07826 097079

Pet DeliPet Shop5a Brook Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1HATel: 01530 417484

Robert J Dutton LtdPlumbing & Heating Services2 Springfield Road, Shepshed LE12 9QPTel: 01509 502402


Candor Stairlifts is a local, well-established stairlift companywith offices in Ashby de la Zouch anda newly opened showroom inCoalville. We offer a range of bothstraight and curved stairlifts fromleading manufacturers, and alwaysensure that each one is made tomeasure for perfect suitability forevery customer.

FREE stairlift assessmentWe pride ourselves in offering a free stairlift assessment,carried out in the comfort of your own home.Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit ourshowroom in Coalville for a free demonstration of any ofour stairlifts on display.

We’re independent in the true sense of the word, and donot align ourselves with any one manufacturer. This givesus great flexibility to be able to offer a range of options tosuit individual client requirements, even in the mostchallenging of complex situations within a home. Alongwith our wide range of stairlifts, we also provide a rangeof associated products to help with varying disabilities,such as arthritis, including home lifts, ceiling track hoists,rise & recliner chairs, bath lifts and cushions and mobilityscooters.

Trusted Aftercare and ServiceNo matter what time of day, we are committed to offering24/7 support and have engineers on call 365 days a year.We even use GPS technology to locate and assign anengineer to a breakdown within hours. Our aftercarepackages including flexible yet comprehensive warrantyand service options for that added reassurance.

Visit • www.candorstairlifts.co.uk to arrange a FREE stairliftassessment or call us on 0330 100 4564

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Happy & Delighted Customers We are proud of our many positive customers reviewswithin the Age UK business directory and throughindependent review site feefo.

Well worth talking to, you won't bedisappointed.'“ A customer friendly company whocommunicate well and have the needs of theircustomers at the forefront of their minds.We have used them twice and on bothoccasions they offered value for money andexcellent follow up service. The whole team arededicated to what they do. I was particularlyinterested that they have their own apprenticesworking to learn the business, investing in thefuture. I cannot speak highly enough of them”.

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Live music and entertainment programme at Music and Picnic in the Park...

SATURDAY 23 JUNE

6.00pm Andy B Goode - 50s, 60s singer

6.55pm Strife of Riley - jazz, swing

8.00pm Ashby Big band - Glenn Miller themed

SUNDAY 24 JUNE

12 noon Bel Canto Schools Choir

12.45pm Desford Colliery Brass band

2.05pm Justice Beach

3.05pm 80’s Sensation tribute Band

4.30pm Idle Empire band

There will also be family shows throughout the afternoon in the Baby Big Top Circus Tent, and in the performance area by George Orange - the man on the moon, Expressions Dance Studio and Storm Dance Academy. Look out for the stilt walkers with their balloons and bubbles too! For further details call 01530 454604.

SATURDAY 23 AND SUNDAY 24 JUNECOALVILLE PARK, LONDON ROAD, COALVILLE, LE67 3JB

North West Leicestershire District Council presents

MUSIC AND PICNICIN THE PARK

FREE ENTRY

Please bring something to sit on and be prepared for the weather!

Contact 01530 454604

Please use town centre car parkswww.nwleics.gov.uk/whatson

Programme subject to change

SUNDAY 12NOON - 5.30PM

Bel Canto Youth Choir – formed from several schools in the Coalville Family of Schools | Desford Colliery Band - top class brass band | Justice Beach – classic jazz and swing hits | Idle Empire – Indie folk band | 80s Sensation Soul - funk and disco

Community and charity stalls | Coalville Miners’ Gala marquees | Baby Big Top Circus | Children’s rides | Family entertainment and activities | Food and drink

FEATURING COALVILLE MINERS’ GALA marquees showcasing the area’s heritage through the work of local historical and heritage groups, parading of the miner’s banner and part sponsorship of the Desford Colliery Band’s performance. Part of The Leicestershire Coal Industry Welfare Trust Fund.

Andy B Goode - 50s and 60s singer | Strife of Riley – jazz with a hint of swing and big band | Ashby Big Band – 1940s Glenn Miller style

Sit, relax, listen and be entertained | Food and drink available

SATURDAY 6PM - 9.30PM

Strife of Riley

Baby Big Top Circus

Entertainment area

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PS 755 Garry JohnsonBardon Safer Neighbourhood Team, Coalville Police Station, Leicestershire Police, Leics LE67 3QGEmail: [email protected]: 0116 2222222 extn 3017 • www.leics.police.uk

I am PCSO 6596 Rose and I am a Harm Reduction officer based at Coalville police station my role involves supporting vulnerable individuals and key locations which have become frequent victims of crime or Anti Social Behaviour, ASB.

My aim in my Harm reduction role is to reduce and mitigate risk to persons and locations.

I have a number of repeat locations and persons which I manage on a daily basis, I do this by working with partner agencies such as the local council, social services, and housing authorities to address concerns or issues and deal with victims and perpetrators appropriately.

On a typical shift I commence my duties and look through the recent reports to evaluate any recent intelligence or crimes and the impact they may have on potential victims or communities,

from there if I am not visiting victims I am in contact with most suitable agency to deal with the situation.

Some of my work often revolves around working with victims of Domestic violence, Alcohol and Drug misuse which are all sensitive subjects and are often linked with one another requiring more than one approach.

A lot of problems police get called to can be dealt with by having a better understanding and communication with the people that live in or at that location and the neighbourhood that surround them. I Work with local residents to identify problem areas and addressing these according.

By doing this the demand and threats are reduced where harm risk was high in the past.

PCSO Lynette Rose

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Local family-run business, EPW, have over 20 years experience of creating and designing the very highest quality products. Based in Leicester, their expert team use specialist machinery to create every door in a wide range of styles, colours and finishes, to meet their customers specifications.Due to popular demand, EPW have now brought their modern composite doors to home-owning customers in this area.

Your front door creates the ‘first impression’ of your home. EPW composite doors not only look good, but they are also very practical in lots of ways! Every door in their great range of style choices provides excellent thermal insulation; keeping you cosy whilst saving you money on your heating bills. They require very little maintenance and are durable and water resistant; continuing to look great through their long life span. Details, such as having no unsightly plugs and screws, add to the overall elegance of your door.

EPW composite front doors offer peace of mind with their secure locking system and also give superb sound insulation.

EPW sales representatives are all ‘non-commission’ based and are waiting to give you a free consultation and quote, in the comfort of your own home.

EPW are offering a free, recycled plant holder to all customers who mention ‘The Community Voice’, when they purchase a door from them.

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HOW FAR DOES YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE TRAVEL?Here at The Community Voice, we love to find out just how far our magazine travels, especially in the approaching holiday season.

Last year, Mr and Mrs Bott of Thringstone, enthusiastically took up our challenge and travelled over 1500 miles, accompanied by their copy of the magazine! So, if you find yourself reading The Community Voice whilst relaxing in some quintessential English seaside town, sight-seeing in some exotic spot or even on a snow covered peak, please let us know! Not that we wouldn’t take you at your word, of course, but photographic evidence is required! A prize will be, once again, awarded to the owner of most travelled copy.

Happy travelling!

We have received this picture from Ibstock Historical Society, showing an enamel sign or badge, bearing the initials M.C.L.C.C Ibstock District. This is a real mystery, as even the Historical Society members have been unable to determine what the initials stand for! So, can anyone out there shed some light on this, please?

Some suggestions that we have come up with here at the Community Voice office include; ‘Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Club’, Ibstock District or ‘Mrs Cooper’s Lonely Cats Club, Ibstock District!!

We are sure that you will have some much more sensible and hopefully, more accurate, suggestions! We feel sure it will be familiar to someone, who will be able to tell us the exact origin of this piece of local historic memorabilia and which bygone group it represents.

BANG ON!Last month, we featured a photograph of a mystery object and asked if any of our readers knew what it was. We are very grateful to Mr John Bond, who not only identified the object, but was also able to provide us with a very comprehensive and informative description;

“The mystery object is an explosives powder tin. It would have been used in the coal mines. Before going into the mine, the miner would collect his allocated amount of explosive to be used that shift. The surface building where the explosives were stored was called the Powder Magazine; the Magazine still stands at (the site) of Snibston mine. Two types of explosive were in common use; Unigel and Dynagex, one for blasting stone and the other for blasting coal. Obviously, the more powerful was for the stone. Both explosives were manufactured by Nobel’s Explosives Company.”

We also asked for similar photos, to see if we could baffle you completely. As always, we had a great response so see the article to the right for this month’s ‘Mystery Object’.

AN INITIAL PROBLEM....


If you have an interesting local interest story and want to share it with us then please send us 500 words by email with 2/3 accompanying print quality pictures and we will do our best to publish it in the Community Voice.

Simply submit your article and photos to us at: [email protected]

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You can now find The Voice online and on social media!THE ODD ONE OUT!ANSWERS:

A) Ham and Pineapple

B) Smoky Bacon

C) Prawn Cocktail

D) Salt and Vinegar

B, C and D are common flavours of potato crisps, whilst A is not. Therefore A is the odd one out.

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Whitwick and District U3A will hold its next monthly General Meeting on Friday 15th June. For retired people, or those approaching retirement, this is a chance to discover the opportunities for new learning experiences and friendships within a local, thriving organisation. There are almost fifty Interest Groups with something to suit most tastes from the traditional to the technological.

The speaker at June’s meeting will be Bev Smith, CEO of North West Leicestershire District Council. Bev’s talk will focus on her own career and the latest developments at the District Council. Before taking up her current post a year ago, Bev has been a police officer and worked in local government in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Regeneration projects have been her special interest.

To listen to Bev and find out more about Whitwick and District U3A, come along to St. David’s Church Hall, Broom Leys, Coalville LE67 4RL at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start. The U3A is a non-political and non-religious organisation: everyone is welcome.

In addition, you can call in at the U3A marquee, which will be decorated in blue and yellow, at Coalville’s Picnic in the Park on Sunday 24th June. Members will be there waiting to hand out information leaflets and chat about the benefits of belonging to the U3A. As always, the comprehensive website www.whitwicku3a.org.uk gives full details about Whitwick and District U3A.

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