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Lion’s Santa Routes

Ibstock Christmas Carnival Update

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WELCOME... to the latest edition of 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 issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community Voice, c/o 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: [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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WHERE’S IBBIE?Ibbie ‘spotters’ were busy again last month! He was spotted by many, hiding behind the advert for ‘Higgott’ on page 8. The first correct answer drawn out of the ‘Community Voice hat’ was sent in by Barbara Church 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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Last month’s quiz answer... and winner!Quite a few of you were able to correctly identify last month’s local landmark as the bridge over Ashby Canal at Moira Furnace. The tranquil Ashby Canal is a 31-mile (50km) long canal running from Moira to the point at which it connects with the Coventry Canal in Warwickshire.

This month’s prize has been won by Glenis Belcher of Heather and our picture shows the prize draw being performed by Ian Garside of Healing Hands. (See advert on page 14).

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He was drinking and gained weight. He had also been put on anti-depressants, which he was still taking. Into the bargain, he has COPD and bad chest infections. “I’ve had pneumonia five times,” he admitted.Amazingly, the clinic also treated and got rid of his infection using acupuncture, herbal infusions and tablets.

He couldn’t be more pleased, as they have also treated his depression and lifted his mood, enabling him to half his dosage of anti-depressants.Paul is delighted. He says: “I am off the antibiotics too, thanks to Doctor Ye’s acupuncture. He is incredible and truly talented.“I’m a naturally cheerful person and am back to my usual self. They do wonderful work at the clinic in Belvoir Road and we are lucky to have them on our doorstep.”“They get down to the root of the problem and spend time talking to you and explaining the treatment that is right for you. The needles don’t hurt at all. “I have booked in for another batch of sessions as I’m getting such brilliant results.”Everyone deserves the best chance of feeling better, so if you are suffering, call the clinic on01530 810888.

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Ibstock Christmas CarnivalTimetable of events for your diary

Sunday 1st December 9.00am - 2.00pm CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AT THE PALACEThis event is for adults only. Come and bring your craft materials with you, chat and craft in a little oasis of calm, before the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season overtakes you!

Sunday 1st December 4.30pm VILLAGE LIGHTS ‘SWITCH-ON’Meet Santa at the top of St Denys Church avenue and follow him up the High Street as he uses his magic to turn on the Christmas lights. Then enjoy refreshments and take in a family Christmas movie at The Palace Community Centre.

Thursday December 5th until Sunday December 8th 10.00am - 5.00pm CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL - ST DENYS CHURCH, IBSTOCK A chance to visit the church and view the Christmas trees. On the day of the parade join in with carol singing among the trees. Hot food will be available in church avenue on Saturday 7th December (parade day) with tea, coffee and biscuits available on all other days.

Friday 6th December and Saturday 7th December THE PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The Palace will be holding their traditional Christmas two day event with seasonal fun for all the family. This highly popular village event will be taking place at The Palace, High Street, Ibstock, on Friday,6th December, between 3.30pm and 8.30pm and Saturday 7th December, between 10.00am and 1.00pm. See advert for more details.

Saturday 7th December IBSTOCK VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARADEThe parade will assemble on the Community College car park at 4.00pm and set off at 4.30pm; planning to arrive at St Denys around 5.00pm, where there will be refreshments available and carols to sing among the Christmas trees. Along the route, The Whimsey will be serving mince pies and mulled wine. Ibstock House Surgery will also be open and serving mince pies and hot drinks. In addition, there will also be a selection of stalls for great Christmas gift ideas.

IBSTOCK BAPTIST CHAPELWednesday 4th December. 10.30am - 4.00pm ‘SC Total Body Workout’ will be holding an open day in the upstairs room at the chapel and showing what they do!

Saturday 7th December There will be various stalls including hand-made crafts etc. Home made soup will be available from 12 noon until 2.00pm. There will be barrel organ and keyboard music to enjoy throughout the day and a Nativity scene in chapel entrance hall. Drinks and nibbles will be available all day.

IBSTOCK METHODIST CHAPELTuesday 3rd December 2.00pm - 4.00pm All are welcome to the Hope Support Café for Christmas drinks and nibbles. Donations welcome and information regarding Hospice Hope will be available available.

Wednesday December 4th at 2.00pm All pre-school children, (accompanied by an adult) are invited to join the Sproggs for an informal Nativity Story in the chapel.

Christmas CompetitionsChristmas Door CompetitionDecorate your front door to look like a giant Christmas card. NB Judging will take place all week, so designs must be reasonably weatherproof. Send in your application, giving your name, address, and a photo of your decorated door. Email it over, or drop it in to either Halls or ICE on the High Street in an envelope marked ‘Christmas Doors Competition’ by December 3rd. Individuals, groups and businesses are all welcome to enter. Judges will view all pictures submitted by the closing date, and if there are a lot of entries, will shortlist to narrow the field. So please make sure that your photo does your creation justice. All shortlisted entries will be visited by the judging panel on 6th/7th December. You don’t have to be in, they just need to be able to see your door from the outside. There will also be a ‘People’s Choice’ winner. All pictures will be uploaded to an album on the Christmas Carnival Facebook page, where members can vote by liking the door they would like to win. Judges decisions are final. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

High Street Christmas Window Competition – sponsored by The Community Voice Magazine. See page 35 for full details.

Guess the number of ‘doggie’ treats in the jar - sponsored by ‘My Furry Friends’, High Street, Ibstock.

Nativity CompetitionThere will be a special ‘Find the Nativity Figures’ Competition open to all. Grab an Ibstock Christmas Carnival leaflet that will be coming through your door and available at selected outlets in the village by Monday 25th November, then go out in search of our Nativity Figures who have taken up residence in various shops within the village. Prizes for those who find all of them. See Christmas Carnival leaflet for further details.

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PARADE10th NOVEMBER 2019This is the programme for remembrance Sunday, starting from Ibstock Welfare car park off Leicester Road, Ibstock.

10:15am - Meet at the car park

10:30am - Parade leaves car parkThe parade will be headed by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire Doctor Bridget Towle D.L.

10:45am - Arrive at the Cenotaph The service will be conducted by Mrs Carol Oswin.

Master Of Ceremonies: John Squires.

The Parade will then return to the Ibstock Welfare. Refreshments at Ibstock Town Cricket Club.

ALSO: THE EVENING SERVICE AT ST DENYS WILL START AT 6.00pm.

The Ibstock British Legion would like to thank all the groups and individuals for your continued participation and support in this parade.

Branch Hon. Secretary: M. Davenport. Tel: 07909 622123.

Hospice Hope ‘Summer Poetry Competition’ inspires young poets

Hospice Hope are thrilled to be able to announce the winners from the Summer Poetry Competition for primary school children in North West Leicestershire.

The competition standard was very high, and the judges were all impressed by the range and depth of ideas. The theme of “hope” clearly inspired local children to explore words, rhythms and rhymes in a variety of new and creative ways.

The first prize, which is a Fire 8 HD kids edition, has been awarded to Dexter Mackie – aged 9 for his poem on climate change and hope. The judges were

impressed with his powerful message with head judge Ben Norris commenting: “a fierce and unapologetic poem that is at once damning us and inspiring us to do better”.

Runners up prizes are as follows:

Second prize, a family membership to Conkers, awarded to: Eleanor Nkiru Morse – aged 11

Third prize, a family ticket to the National Space Centre, awarded to: Amelia Miller – aged 7

As part of National Poetry Day celebrations, the top three poems were read out by actors at Century Theatre, Coalville on 3rd October and all shortlisted poems are on display at Coalville Library until 31st October.

Well done to all our entrants for entertaining our wonderful judges with such beautiful, thoughtful poetry. Thanks also to the panel of judges: Ben Norris, Victoria Barton, Susan Browne, Gregory Heath and Rad Gregory.

Liz Waters FRSPHCommunity Engagement • Hospice Hope

Dexter Mackie – Aged 9S.T.S (Stop. Think. Save)

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Would you feel sad if the fish diedBy time it is twenty fifty

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Think of the United KingdomHow would you feel if there was none?

We put so much dirt in the airThe ice caps are melting, it’s so unfair

Think of the beautiful sea side

How would you feel if it survivedYou can help undo the damage

Recycle more or we will all vanish

Think of the tropical junglesWhat if there were no animals

Stop poaching it is cruel and meanCarry on these creatures won’t be seen

Stop think and save could change our lives

And then the earth we be revivedStart thinking wisely, it makes great senseWe don’t want our planet to be past tense.

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With just a few carefully selected rolls of fabric and a small range of haberdashery, the idea developed into a small on-line business. It proved to be very popular with ‘crafters’ and from that point on Suzanne and Gemma established ‘Sew Fabrics’. Just over 2 years later the business has out-grown Gemma’s kitchen and the ladies now run their business from Ibstock Business Centre.

Their room is treat to the senses, as it not only looks beautiful, but is filled with lovely smell of crisp, fresh cotton! An absolute treat for anyone who delights in creating garments for themselves and their families or their own unique soft-furnishings.

Suzanne and Gemma warmly invite you to pop in to their shop or check out their stock on-line at www.sew-fabrics.com. They can also be contacted on [email protected] or telephone 07960 524 565. They are also on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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A fundraising campaign for Teenage Cancer Trust culminated in a tea party and concert.Sheila Lunn the organiser of the party said, “In March of this year my granddaughter was diagnosed with lymphoma and is now in remission after fantastic treatment in hospital funded by the Trust. I decided to raise as much money as I could for this wonderful charity. Over a hundred people attended the concert which raised £1200, plus £800 in sponsorship from taking part in the ‘Race for Life’ in Loughborough. I’ve been amazed at the generosity of family, friends and villagers, not only donating money, but helping with the tea party in providing food and help on the day”.

Sheila’s daughter Rachel also raised £1700 in sponsorship by taking part in ‘The Great North Run’ in September. Rachel said “I trained well for the run, but it was still a tough race with a time of 2hours 20mins, but well worth it”. Sheila added “So in total, we’ve raised £4000, after including a generous donation from ‘Go Ukulele Crazy’, who played at the concert. It’s been a great effort by everyone involved and provided something positive out of a very worrying period earlier in the year. Thanks once again to everyone involved”.

Pictured right are Sheila, Rachel and granddaughter Alice.

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Listers Staff are ‘in the pink’!

The lovely staff at Listers Chemist, on Ibstock High Street, turned the shop pink last month to raise money for Breast Cancer research and awareness; with everything from wearing pink apparel to offering the chance to win a ‘Perfect Pink Pamper Hamper’. The event proved to be a great success with the funds raised looking set to exceed last year’s total.

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Before going off to Mill Meece in Staffordshire for basic training I spent a week at Force Headquarters where I met three more recruits also being kitted out.

One in particular, who became my best mate, was from the North of Scotland. One problem for Jock was that he had never used a telephone before (they weren’t common in that part of the world in 1953). In view of this, whenever we had the chance, we found an empty office and kept ringing him on the internal phones. This paid off because after about 3 days he was able to answer our calls without breaking out into a cold sweat.

At that time a policeman’s training consisted of 13 weeks basic training, followed by a 2 year probationary period. Basic training at Mill Meece consisted mainly of basic law lectures, Court procedures, physical fitness and how to be a good ‘bobby’ in general. Our course consisted of both men and women from all the Midlands Forces, together with people who were joining forces in Rhodesia, Hong Kong and Singapore. At the end of the 13 weeks we took an exam which, surprise, surprise, everyone passed.

After basic training we were posted to different Divisions in the Country and it was my good fortune to be sent to

Coalville. My visit view of Coalville was on a damp, drizzly Friday morning, which was a busy market day. I vividly remember looking around and seeing what appeared to be coal dust in the air and everything was dark and dirty. Viewing the surroundings, I began to think to myself, “What on earth have I come to; a couple of weeks and I’m on my way.’’

I reported to the Police Station where, much to my surprise, I was given the weekend off and told to report to for duty at 8.00am on the following Monday.

My first day on duty will remain with me forever; I was to stay in the office so that I could learn the day to day routine. Just before 9am on that morning, a very pretty young lady walked through the office on her way to another part of the building. From very swift enquiries I learned that she was a C.I.D. typist and her name was Joyce. Later that day I decided to explore the rest of the building and found that I appeared to be completely lost. Fortunately, I found myself outside the C.I.D. office and the typist I had seen earlier that morning directed me back to the Enquiry Office. Also, as I was alone in a strange town, she agreed to meet me for a drink that evening. We celebrated our Golden Wedding in 2005.

A POLICEMAN’S LOT (can be a happy one!)Extracts from the memoirs of a retired local Policeman:

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Several of the competitors were in their very first competition as they took to the mat. In the girls primary grades (U10s), debutants Bethany Patrick and Millie Shaw took a silver and bronze respectively in the U25kg category. Next up were Elsie Freakley and Lyla Painter in their first ever competition, fighting in the low grade U30kg category Lyla took a gold trophy and Elsie won the bronze. In the Open Grade U27kg, Eliza Seditas took a well deserved gold trophy. Bethany, Lyla and Eliza also stepped up to fight in the open grade U30kg weight event. Some fantastic Judo in this category resulted

in Eliza taking her second gold of the day, Lyla winning silver and Bethany taking home the bronze.

In the boys primary, Theo Painter battled well in the U20kg to take a silver trophy. Brothers Ricco and Fabian Crowie-McGrath were both in contention for the U25kg - a well fought out contest between the brothers eventually resulted with Fabian winning the gold and Ricco taking the bronze. Two newcomers to competitions took the mat for the U35kg - Alfie Freakley and Damien Makula. Both put in fantastic performances

to the silver and gold respectively.

Onto the juniors and Almirah Edwards took silver in the girls U36kg category against some experienced opposition. Ruby Gimson battled well to take a silver trophy in her weight and Poppy Murphy put in a good performance, also returning with a silver. In the boys U52kg, Jack Cross won a hard-fought bronze in his first ever competition. Rounding off the day and making the leap up to the junior category from primaries was Curtis Thompson, who won the silver in the U30kg.

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The speaker Peter Medhurst is a musician and scholar, giving recitals and illustrated lectures on music and the arts. He studied singing and early keyboard instruments at the Royal College of Music and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. He makes a welcome return visit to our Society.

Talks are held in the Dixie Grammar School Hall, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE and start at 7.30pm. Guest fee of £5 payable.

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

Solve the clues and spot the common theme or word...

1) A 1968 American science fiction television programme which started with a spaceship from Earth crash landing on an Earth-like planet.

2) The professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.

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4) An area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland,

5) A 1982 children’s book written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

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SATURDAY Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Our community mornings take place every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes. Light refreshments available.

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Saturday 9th November – ‘ALL THINGS GREEN!’ Sustainability event, as part of our regular community morning – 10am til 12 noon. Would you like to learn more about what you, your community and your local authority can do to help reduce your carbon footprint? Come along to share ideas and experiences with others. We have a variety of stalls providing information, goods for sale and lots of freebies!

Sunday 10th November - INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE - Open from 9.00am until mid-day. Contact Jackie on 07926 357005 for more details. (Also 24th Nov, 12th Jan, 16th Feb, 15th March).

Friday 15th November - FILM NIGHT - ‘YESTERDAY’ (PG13). A struggling musician realises that he is the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles, after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Doors/bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

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Saturday 23rd November – ‘CHILDREN IN NEED’ SKITTLES NIGHT with fish and chip supper. 7.15pm doors/bar. Starts at 7.45pm. A traditional night of fun for all ages! ALL PROCEEDS TO ‘CHILDREN IN NEED’. Tickets: (to be booked in advance) are £8.00 and £5.00 for under 16’s (fish and chip supper included in price of ticket).

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Friday 29th November – PALACE BINGO. A great social night out! Doors open: 7.30pm. Eyes down: 8.00pm. Bar and refreshments are available. Everyone welcome!

Saturday 30th NOVEMBER – THE BEGINNINGS OF FAIRPORT CONVENTION. Celebrating the 50th birthday of these hugely influential musical trailblazers, turned national treasures. Here Fairport co-founder and ‘Guv’nor of British folk-rock’, Ashley Hutchings traces the band’s early years. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 standard/ £8.50 concession.


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The Ruffle toy lay hidden in the grass underneath the slide in the park, having Fallen out of the little boy’s pocket. The sounds in the park slowly faded as it began to grow dark and turned cold. The grass soon became damp - Ruffle wished that the little boy would return to find him. All of a sudden a snuffling sound broke the silence as a hedgehog shuffled up to Ruffle. The hedgehog stopped briefly to have a sniff of Ruffle before carrying on, anxious to return to its cosy den, especially if the cold weather was to return.

Ruffle lay in the grass for a short while longer until he felt a larger wet nose sniffing him. It reminded him of Ruffle the Airedale’s nose on the first day he was given to Eric’s grandson, Jack. But this nose didn’t belong to a dog but to a fox! The Fox stayed a while sniffing all the interesting smells on Ruffle before continuing on his night time rounds.

Finally, morning arrived, and Ruffle heard voices not far from his grassy bed. Then a large white ball landed in the grass next to him Underneath the slide. A group of older children were on the park playing football. An older girl ran over to fetch the ball then suddenly spotted Ruffle in the grass. She bent down to examine the little soft toy.

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The girl picked Ruffle up and put him into her coat pocket, zipping it up to keep Ruffle safe. Once the game had finished, the girl walked home bouncing the football skilfully in front of her. When she arrived home she was immediately Greeted by a bouncing bundle of fur as her new puppy ran up to meet her. Bending down to fuss the puppy, the girl remembered the little toy in her pocket. She unzipped her pocket and took Ruffle out.

‘Here you go Spike! I found this new toy for you!’ She held the toy Ruffle out for the puppy who took the toy between his small teeth and ran over to his bed. But Spike was gentle with his toys and didn’t bite too hard into Ruffle but Instead enjoyed throwing him gently into the air then pouncing on Ruffle as he landed. It wasn’t long before Spike had worn himself out and settled down in his bed, Ruffle tucked in beside him.

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Dogs have an incredible sense of smell and so walks are the very opportunity to discover and investigate an array of odours. One particular scent was So wonderful that Spike needed his full attention and so let the toy Ruffle fall from his mouth onto the grass verge. Spike’s young owner decided that Spike should move along and called his name with the lure of a tasty treat. Forgetting Ruffle, Spike happily took the treat and continued along at his owner’s side, leaving Ruffle lying in the grass. Too late, the puppy realised that he had left his new toy behind…

Throughout that day Numerous dogs found Ruffle and carried him a little further along the road before they lost interest in the toy and dropped him. By the end of the day Ruffle was no longer on the same road that Spike usually walked along. Then an older couple out walking found Ruffle lying on the path and gently fixed him by his red collar to a fence so that he was safe from inquisitive dogs but could be easily seen by whoever had mislaid him.

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ASHBY AND COALVILLE LIONSSanta’s sleigh runs 2019It’s coming up to that magical time for children and theLions are busy preparing to bring lots of enjoyment to theyoungsters. As for many years, we have arranged to bringSanta to various locations in Coalville and Ashby in the runup to Christmas. (Santa’s magic reindeer only fly onChristmas Eve!)

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These are the planned routes and approximate times, and we will do all in our power to stick to them but bear in mind that this is a voluntary servicerun by helpers who give up their evenings throughout December, sometimes in terrible weather. Even Santa might struggle if the weather conditionsare severe!

LOCATION DATE TIMEHeather, Mill Hill Wood Road, Ibstock Monday 2nd December From 17.30Ibstock, Usbourne Way, then Chandlers Croft and Frances Way Wednesday 4th December From 17.30Hugglescote, Clutsom Road, then Frearson Road Friday 6th December From 17.30 Agar Nook Community Centre, then Abbots Oak Drive area Monday 9th December From 17.00Ellistown Wednesday 11th December From 17.30Morrisons, Coalville Saturday 14th December 09.00-17.00Ravenstone The Limes then Hemlock Road Monday 16th December From 17.30Thringstone, starting at The Green Wednesday 18th December From 17.30Tesco, Ashby Friday 20th December 09.00-17.00

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It’s coming up to that magical time for children and the Lions are busy preparing to bring lots of enjoyment to the youngsters. As for many years, we have arranged to bring Santa to various locations in Coalville and Ashby in the run up to Christmas. (Santa’s magic reindeer only fly on Christmas Eve!)

This year there will be some new routes and some of the old routes have been altered slightly. It has become increasingly difficult to manoeuvre the sleigh around new estates with tight cul-de-sacs and a lot of parked cars, so with the children’s safety being paramount, we may not get the sleigh right outside your door, but our members and helpers will knock to let you know the sleigh is nearby, so listen out for the Christmas music, watch for the lights and have your boots ready by the door!

The main aim of this project is for the children to enjoy talking to Santa and no payment is necessary but we will, of course, have our collecting buckets and this is one of our main fund-raising events of the year.

Every penny collected will go towards helping those in need in the local community and further afield.

These are the planned routes and approximate times, and we will do all in our power to stick to them but bear in mind that this is a voluntary service run by helpers who give up their evenings throughout December, sometimes in terrible weather. Even Santa might struggle if the weather conditions are severe!

ASHBY AND COALVILLE LIONSSanta’s sleigh runs 2019

Helen Burrows, Chris Simmons and Jonny Ward from Ibstock, Ellistown and Thringstone respectively, with friends Lucy, Phil and Matt from Grantham took part in the latest series of Channel 5’s Great Model Railway Challenge.

We were part of the ‘Muddle and Go Nowhere’ Team. Named after the nickname of the Midland and Great Northern Railway that ran from Norfolk, through Lincolnshire and into Leicestershire,

Shot and recorded in June at Sir William McAlpine’s country estate, Fawley Hill near Henley on Thames, fifteen teams competed against each other to be crowned the best railway modellers of 2019.

The participating teams were given 24 hours to build a model railway to a specified theme. The heats were split over three days; two ten hour days and one four hour day, after which the final judging followed. The final judging took place in front of an audience of friends and family.

The team were not surprised that they did not win the heat, as both other teams were

much more experienced and competent modellers. They were however surprised to be announced as the winners of the ‘wild card entry’ to the next stage of the challenge.

‘Blockbusters’ was the next theme to be tackled and our chosen blockbuster was the ‘Bond’ films. Another three days for blood (quite literally, I must be more careful with power tools), sweat and tears ensued, but not quite as stressful as the initial heat.

At this point I need to say thank you to Halls

of Ibstock who supplied some unwanted packaging that was turned into landscape and bridges. Another local supplier was Scale Model Scenery of Hugglescote, who supplied scenic parts for our layouts.

Only two of the three teams could go through and again we were up against professional grade modellers, not a bunch of shambling ‘muddlers’. Everything at the judging stage worked perfectly, however we couldn’t match the creative and technical builds of our competitors. The final judgement was inevitable, however, for six friends who had been hastily assembled as a team against considerably more experienced modellers, we thought we had done ‘ok’.

We thoroughly enjoyed the television experience and would recommend it to other would-be modellers, but be prepared for it not being quite what you see on television.

Both layouts are available to view at a new model shop in Grantham, ‘Rocket Railways’ or visit www.MGNR.uk for more information and behind the scene snaps.

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As the First World War was ending the government wanted to commemorate those that gave their lives and acknowledge their sacrifice. It was decided that the next-of-kin would receive a memorial to their loved one. Not only would this be issued to the family of British Service personnel, but also to those from the out flung parts of the British Empire.A competition was held to design a memorial plaque. The winning design was of a bronze disc with a diameter of 4 ½ inches. It featured Britannia holding a laurel leaf and underneath was a box in which was transcribed the name. On the outer edge was engraved, ‘He died for freedom and honour’.Due to its similarity to a penny it became known as ‘the Death Penny’, ‘Dead Man’s Penny’ and the ‘Widow’s Penny’. Over 1,355,000 plaques were issued. The family would have received an envelope by post, marked ‘On His Majesty’s Service’ and stamped official paid. Inside would have been another envelope with a letter from King George V and the penny would have been protected by cardboard. The families were also issued with a scroll that would have been sent out separately.One family who should have received one of these plaques would have been the family of Thomas Percy Deacon of Ellistown. His family ran a bakery on Whitehill Road and Percy was a Master Baker. He enlisted in January 1917. Unfortunately, during a training session, he contracted a form of meningitis and died. The names of all the people who died as a result of WW1 can be found on the War Memorial that stands in Central Avenue. The next-

of-kin of all those should have received one of these memorial plaques. If anyone has one that belonged to a relative or a photograph, the Ibstock Historical Society would like to include it in their archive.

NOVEMBER; THE MONTH OF REMEMBRANCEUp and down the country, people will be gathering to remember the brave people who lost their lives fighting for their country. Although it is now over 100 years since the end of the First World War, their sacrifice is not forgotten.

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This is a great chance to ‘get creative’ and give the High Street a real festive feel! The winner will be the proud owner of ‘The Community Voice High Street Christmas Window Trophy’, which will theirs to keep and display as they wish.

The competition will be judged by a public vote and all votes need to be received at The Ibstock Business Centre, 57 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6LH by Monday 9th December. All votes received will be entered into a FREE prize draw and the winner will receive a hamper, a family ticket to The Palace Pantomime and two tickets to any film show of their choice at The Palace.

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A ‘stellar‘ night out atAshby’s Venture TheatreThe Community Voice wasintrigued to see just how theVenture Theatre drama groupwould tackle the logistics ofperforming this fascinating andunusual space-themed dramaby Alan Ayckbourn, so wentalong for a night at the theatre.

The play was a surprising experience for the audience and must havepresented an enormous challenge to the two main actors, the producerand the set design team. The action took place on a space station set onCallisto, a moon of Jupiter. Full marks to the set design and constructionteam for creating a very convincing platform for the play. We wereintroduced 17 year old Jem (David Knight), stuck on Callisto 5, all aloneapart from his emotionally unstable babysitting robot Damaris (NatalieWhittlesey), who believed that he was still only 8 and treated himaccordingly. This misunderstanding created the majority of the comedyin the play. David Knight tackled the demanding role of Jem with full vigourand alacrity and Natalie Whittlesey played the baby-sitting programmedrobot Damaris to perfection. The relationship between the two was welldefined and absorbing to watch. The measured and reassuring voice ofSian Mannion as IRIS the computer, was a constant presence, attemptingto keep the two main characters in check. The effect of this disembodiedvoice gave an added and interesting dimension to the play.

The Community Voice looks forward with anticipation to the next productionfrom this talented group of local theatre makers.

Ashby Venture Theatre preparefor their next production.

“It All Comes To Us In The End”; a comedy byDon Howarth. Christmas wouldn't be the samewithout Santa; but who gets to be FatherChristmas? It's a responsible job!

When Fred is literally 'sacked' for political reasons, young Georgegets his big chance to get out of the Gardening Basement in the localdepartment store. In this madcap northern comedy, we followGeorge through what could be loosely called his 'upbringing'. Life isfull of unexpected turns, with stuffed alligators and a parade ofdinosaurs, to say nothing of a successions of 'uncles' taking advantageof Dad's extended absences building dams and pipelines in thejungles of the world.

This was a radio play, originally directed by Alan Ayckbourn - but wehave realised it in full for the stage. Join us in the world of 'Georgeand his acquaintances', as we attempt to avoid the inevitable weightof responsible life and try to dodge the old saying, 'WE ALL COME TOIT IN THE END'!

(NB: This play is not suitable for children).

At The Venture Theatre Ashby from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30thNovember and Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th December. For Tickets:

www.ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk Tel: 01530411767

A ‘stellar‘ night out atAshby’s Venture TheatreThe Community Voice wasintrigued to see just how theVenture Theatre drama groupwould tackle the logistics ofperforming this fascinating andunusual space-themed dramaby Alan Ayckbourn, so wentalong for a night at the theatre.

The play was a surprising experience for the audience and must havepresented an enormous challenge to the two main actors, the producerand the set design team. The action took place on a space station set onCallisto, a moon of Jupiter. Full marks to the set design and constructionteam for creating a very convincing platform for the play. We wereintroduced 17 year old Jem (David Knight), stuck on Callisto 5, all aloneapart from his emotionally unstable babysitting robot Damaris (NatalieWhittlesey), who believed that he was still only 8 and treated himaccordingly. This misunderstanding created the majority of the comedyin the play. David Knight tackled the demanding role of Jem with full vigourand alacrity and Natalie Whittlesey played the baby-sitting programmedrobot Damaris to perfection. The relationship between the two was welldefined and absorbing to watch. The measured and reassuring voice ofSian Mannion as IRIS the computer, was a constant presence, attemptingto keep the two main characters in check. The effect of this disembodiedvoice gave an added and interesting dimension to the play.

The Community Voice looks forward with anticipation to the next productionfrom this talented group of local theatre makers.

Ashby Venture Theatre preparefor their next production.

“It All Comes To Us In The End”; a comedy byDon Howarth. Christmas wouldn't be the samewithout Santa; but who gets to be FatherChristmas? It's a responsible job!

When Fred is literally 'sacked' for political reasons, young Georgegets his big chance to get out of the Gardening Basement in the localdepartment store. In this madcap northern comedy, we followGeorge through what could be loosely called his 'upbringing'. Life isfull of unexpected turns, with stuffed alligators and a parade ofdinosaurs, to say nothing of a successions of 'uncles' taking advantageof Dad's extended absences building dams and pipelines in thejungles of the world.

This was a radio play, originally directed by Alan Ayckbourn - but wehave realised it in full for the stage. Join us in the world of 'Georgeand his acquaintances', as we attempt to avoid the inevitable weightof responsible life and try to dodge the old saying, 'WE ALL COME TOIT IN THE END'!

(NB: This play is not suitable for children).

At The Venture Theatre Ashby from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30thNovember and Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th December. For Tickets:

www.ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk Tel: 01530411767

Mid October saw three Great Western engines in action on the old Ashby and Nuneaton railway. Two visiting tender engines, Wightwick Hall and Dinmore Manor joined the lines current loco 5542 for three days of busy steam action. The two large engines shared the main services from Shackerstone to Shenton, while 5542 worked the local trains to Market Bosworth. This is the first time since preservation that the railway has been able to pass trains along the line. A great deal of physical effort and many late nights of track laying was needed to accomplish this. There was a good turn out of both enthusiasts and general visitors to the weekend. The special event was topped off with the last train on Sunday being hauled by all three locomotives.

Wightwick Hall, built in 1948, was withdrawn from British Railways services in 1964 and sent to the scrap yard, a very short life for a steam locomotive. This is its first major venture out following a 42 year restoration at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and the loco will be at Shackerstone for the popular Santa Specials and into January.

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