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We’re moving! After almost 8 years in the

office in the loft we are finally moving into a real,

grown up, office! From early September Ashby Life

will be located in Castle House, South Street,Ashby, LE65 1BR. Phone number and email will

remain the same. Castle House is very conveniently located within Ashby town

centre and once we have settled in the aim is to be open for business from 9.30 to

12.30 each morning to enable anyone who wishes to drop off details of events,

discuss advertising, collect a magazine or just pop and say hello to do so!

This issue takes us ‘back to school’ and into Autumn, I hope you enjoy it and find

it useful, when you have finished with it

please recycle it or pass it on. Thanks. Liz RobertsContents

06 Seasonal Recipe

10 Out to Lunch

14 Community Board

18 Ashby Town Council

22 Ashby Library News

26 This Month

30 Young Ashby

34 Somewhere in the Forest

38 In Your Garden

42 Ashby Museum News

46 Spotlight On...

50 Ashby Health Centre

54 Just 4 Fun

58 Pets’ Corner

64 In Your Home

68 A Walk in the Forest

76 Money Matters

80 Open 4 Business

84 Storytime

88 Out and About

92 Puzzle Page

96 Christadelphian Church

100 Book Reviews

104 Your Wellbeing

108 What’s On

116 Puzzle Answers

118 Business Directory

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seasonal recipe

GET STARTEd

1 To make the pastry sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your

fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Pour in the cold water and mix with a round-bladed

knife until it all starts to come together. Knead the pastry a little until it forms a ball. The less you

handle it the more short and crumbly it will be. Then wrap in clingfilm and rest it in the fridge for

30 minutes.

2 Take about two thirds of the pastry and roll it out onto a floured surface into a circle big enough to

line the pie dish. Gently press the pastry into the pie dish and trim off any excess. Wrap it up

again and put back in the fridge while the apples are prepared.

3 Peel, core and slice the apples no thinner than 0.5cm. Squeeze the lemon over them and grate in

the zest. Sprinkle with the cinnamon.

4 To make the caramel sauce melt the butter in a large pan, then add the flour and cook gently for

one minute. Add both sugars and the water then bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes.

Add the apple slices and stir to coat them with the caramel. Cook gently for a

few more minutes until the apples begin to soften. Allow to cool, and then

place them into the lined pie dish.

5 Preheat the oven to 170˚C.

6 Roll out the remaining pastry and cut it into 10 or 12

strips as long as the pie dish. Use a pastry

brush to brush a little water around the

edges of the tart so the lattice top will stick.

Weave the lattice on top, securing the

edges. Then trim off the excess pastry.

Sprinkle the pie generously with caster

sugar, then bake for 30 minutes. Serve with

custard or good quality ice-cream.

Caramel Apple Pie

YOu WILL NEEd

• 250g plain flour

• 125g butter, cubed

• Pinch of salt

• 3-4 tablespoons cold water

FOR THE FILLING

• 50g caster sugar

• 50g dark muscavado sugar

• 50g butter

• 25ml water

• 700g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• Caster sugar for sprinkling

This recipeusing a

25cm dishserves 6-8

September is apple season so make the most

of them




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WE nearly didn’t have an Out to

Lunch article in this issue as I

spent much of July driving back

and forth to Glenfields Hospital to

visit Mark (happily he is back

home now and on the mend). Time

was at a premium and going out to

lunch really wasn’t high up on my

priorities list but fate clearly

thought that I needed a break!

While trying out various different

routes to reach

Glenfields I noti-

ced as I went

through Whitwick

and across by

Copt Oak to

reach the A50

that I passed by

the turning for

Ulverscroft Grange. That rang a

large bell in my head as I remem-

bered that I’d heard glowing reports

from various sources about the tea

rooms at Ulverscroft Grange and

had made a mental note to visit

when I could. Coincidentally I was

also feeling a bit frazzled and

decided that stopping en route to

the hospital would be the ideal way

to recharge my batteries with a little

rest, relaxation and nutrition. It

was a great decision!

ulverscroft Grange Tea Rooms are

part of the Shuttlewood Clarke

Foundation, an organisation which

was founded by David Clarke in

1989 with the aims of easing

loneliness and suffering amongst

the elderly, disabled and young

people. The Foundation has a

variety of projects, including Grow

With Us, a project that uses an

allotment type garden to link

disadvantaged young people with

members of the wider community

while growing produce for the

Foundations kitchen. There are also

some amazing spaces on the site,

including the Yew Trail, Sensory and

Water Gardens and a Yurt.

On arrival at Ulverscroft Grange you

turn into a long driveway with

overflow car parking available in the

field on your left – I chose to park

here, though there was actually

plenty of parking space in the main

car park which is a little further on.

Parking at the top gave me the

chance to stroll down the pretty

path which has been made to take

you down the hill

passing a view-

ing platform and

then the Grow Your

Own project on your

left. At the bottom of

this path you’ll find a

variety of charity and

craft shops and the

tea rooms.

The tea rooms were a lot busier

than I’d expected and there were

quite a few tables with reserved

notices on them – clearly lunches

there are popular and if I was going

again I think I’d book to be on the

safe side. Fort-unately they have

lots of space, with tables inside the

tea rooms themselves, a conser-

vatory area and then more seating

on the decking that

runs right around

the outside offering

wonderful views out

over the grounds

and gardens.

The tea rooms are

open from 10am to

4pm with last

orders from the

menu being taken

at 3.30pm and

daily specials

available from noon to 2pm.

Although busy the space has a

lovely relaxing feel about it, which is

definitely added to by the lovely

surroundings. The specials when I

went were Ham, Prawn or Smoked

Salmon

Salad

with

Chips or New

Potatoes or Ham and Mushroom

Pasta Bake with Garlic Bread and

Salad, both priced around the £5

mark. The menu offered sand-

wiches (toasted or otherwise),

jumbo rolls, baked potatoes, a

variety of breakfast baps, all day

breakfast and such simple delights

as beans on toast, with all the

prices being very reasonable There

was also a children’s menu with a

choice of sandwiches or hot food.

To drink you can choose from the

usual variety of coffees (capp-

uccino, espresso, etc.), tea, hot

chocolate and more - again prices

were good (under £2).

For those who’d like something

sweet (and who wouldn’t?) there

was a choice of sticky toffee

pudding, strawberries and cream,

toasted tea cakes and a variety of

home-made cakes available at the

counter including some impressive

looking Viennese Fingers.

It is well worth taking a drive out

to ulverscroft GrangeTea Rooms, a beaut-

iful spot with plenty to

see and do as well as

excellent food and

service. They hold

regular coffee and

chat sessions, art and

craft taster sessions

and volunteer led

walks on a Thursday

afternoon – it is a

great meeting place

and there is so much

to see and do. You can find out

more on their website at http://

shuttlewood-clarke.org/ but I’d

recommend a visit to appreciate

what a special place this really

is.

out to lunch

ulverscroft Grange Tea Rooms near Markfield





CAPMoney CourseWith everybody’s standard of living under pressure andmany people facing cuts in benefits, we all need to makethe most of our money to get through these tough times.No better time to sign up for the next CAP Money course.In just three short sessions you will work on your ownbudget and a system to help you stick to it. The courseruns for three Monday evenings starting 16th Septemberat 7.45pm in The Coffee Lounge at Ashby Baptist Church,Brook Street and is free of charge. Sign up or enquire bytext or phone 07790 542041 or e-mail [email protected]. CAP Money is part of Christians AgainstPoverty, a confidential debt counselling, job club andmoney management charity.

Ashby (Ivanhoe) Travel ClubCoordinator Needed The Ashby Travel Club has been running for over thirtyyears and is very popular with a regular attendance ofaround forty people for their meetings. The club runs aseries of talks each year starting in the autumn andrunning fortnightly through to the spring. They are lookingfor a new volunteer Coordinator to deal with bookingspeakers, producing the programme, etc. as the currentcoordinator wishes to retire after the end of this season.If you’d like to know more call Joe Shaw on 01530 413441.

Trinity Hall Badminton ClubNew Members The Club always welcome new players, they meet at TrinityChurch Hall off Kilwardby Street, Ashby on a Mondayevening 7.30pm until 9pm. They are a friendly, averageability (non league) Club and fees are £25 per term, twoterms Jan-May and Sept-Dec. Interested? Go along onMonday 9th September when the new term starts or anyMonday evening after then, or contact the Secretary on01530 411349.

Meditation ClassesTara Kadampa Meditation CentreRelaxing meditation and practical advice to help us in ourdaily life at Legion House, South Street, Ashby. Classes onThursdays 12th Sept to 3rd Oct from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.Classes cost £5, for details contact 01283 732338 oremail [email protected].

Need a venue?Central Ashby locationNeed a venue for your group or a place to hold a meeting?There are sessions available for hire at St Helen’s Cottage– contact Helen on 01530 563352 or email [email protected] for further details.

Footloose Single Walking GroupNew Members WantedWe are looking for single people, aged 40 plus, to join ourwalking group. It is a friendly group and we socialiseoutside the group. If you are interested, call Annie on01530 414161 or see www.footloose.org.uk.

Timebanking in LeicestershirePut an hour in, get an hour out Do you have some small jobs that need doing, but don'twant to spend money on them? Want to help other people?Got some spare time on your hands once in a while? A new

project has been launched aimed at all members of thecommunity. The Timebank is a modern day exchangesystem that can help you get jobs done without money.Timebanks work by people offering their skills in return fortime credits, which they can spend when they need helpwith something. For example, you may mow somebody'slawn and in return you could get a yoga session. You couldoffer to meet someone for a cup of coffee and a chat andin return have someone teach you how to play guitar. Forevery hour that you put in you receive one time credit thatyou then spend on getting things done for yourself. The skillor asset that you offer to other people can literally beanything. Organisations and businesses are also membersso if you're looking for work or to improve your CVtimebanking gives you the chance to do a transaction for abusiness. To join or get more information please contactJames O’Flynn on 0116 305 9212.

Ashby Rugby Football ClubNew Season/MembersAshby RFC are preparing for the coming season by trainingevery Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at their NottinghamRoad ground. Mini and Juniors training will commence atNottingham Road on Sunday 1st September at 10.30am.Anybody interested in playing rugby for Ashby RFC cancontact Anton Stander on 07810 297177.

NHS Stop Smoking ServiceHelping People Stop SmokingWould you like to kick the smoking habit! Quitting takes alot of hard work and effort but the rewards are very real;people quit every day and you can too! The NHS StopSmoking Service can help you. We have a friendly team ofadvisors to help you through your quit challenge. You willbe listened to, and offered free expert advice and support,tailored to suit your needs. You are 4 times more likely tostop using our free service. Contact us on 0845 045 2828or text us on 07717 420 560 and we’ll call you back.

Conversational Language ClassesStarting September 2013French, Italian, German - friendly, relaxed, sociable, fungroups starting this September. For further informationcontact Contact Caroline Häkkinen on 01530 270372 -07813 952055 or email [email protected] orsee www.applebylanguages.co.uk

Alzheimer’s SocietyAshby Carer Support GroupMeets on every 3rd Monday of the month from 1.30pm to3pm at Legion House, South Street, Ashby. This is anopportunity for carers and families of loved ones withdiagnosis of dementia to meet up, share experiences andget advice and information in a supportive environment.Refreshments are available for a small donation of 50p.For details please call Jan Lambert on 0116 231 1114.

Ashby de la Zouch Town CouncilCalendar of MeetingsThe Parks & Cemetery Committee meet on 9th September,the Finance & Tourism Committee on 16th September andthe Planning & Licensing Committees on 2nd September.The Council meeting takes place on 30th September.Members of the public are welcome to attend and there isa slot for public questions. Meetings take place at LegionHouse, South Street and start at 6.30pm.

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ashby town council

dATES FOR TOWN COuNCIL MEETINGS are published on the Community Board pages of Ashby Life each month. The public

are welcome to attend and there is always a slot for public questions. Find out more about your Town Council by visiting the

offices at South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, calling 01530 416961 or via the website at www.ashbytowncouncil.org.uk

Local issues - have your say, please!FIRSTLY, a big thanks to all who helped by sharing withus their views for both the Neighbourhood Plan and theLicencing Survey.

The results of the Licencing Survey are now beinganalysed and will help toinform us for the future oflicencing applications withinthe town. A copy of theLicencing Survey is availableonline at www.ashbytowncouncil.org.uk. The survey hasbeen shared with North WestLeics District Council wherethere is currently a review oftheir own licencing policyunderway. This review is out toconsultation now and thosewho would like to make theirviews known have until 27thSeptember to do so – this can done either be viaourselves (contact details below) or direct to North WestLeics District Council. Also currently up for review is thedesignated Public Place Order which covers theconsumption of alcohol in public places within the towncentre. Views on this are also welcome and again can besent to ourselves - we will pass them onto the Police.

The Neighbourhood Plan, which will shape the look ofour town for future years, is coming on well. Theconsultation sessions were well attended and we alsoundertook a number of surveys at events such as theFood and Drink Festival in May plus work with the localschools. This all helps us to plan for the town both nowand in the future. The next step is to distil all the viewsreceived and set up focus groups to work on particularissues. Once the information has been sifted throughproposals will be made to the working group to identifywhich are the major issues that focus groups will berequired for.

Finally, with regard to consultation and having your say,we have HS2. The official public consultation opened on17th July and will close on 31st January 2014. Theconsultation seeks your views on the route and thesustainability impacts of that route. The full consultationdocuments and plans are available online atwww.hs2.org.uk and we also have copies that can beviewed at Legion House. If you would like to take part inthe consultation process you can either do so online orby writing to Freepost, RTEL-YAZX-HAXT, Phase TwoRoute Consultation, PO Box 1152, Harrow, HA1 9LH.Further details are available on the website above.

Since our last newsletter the appeal regarding theplanning application for housing off Moira Road has

taken place and planning permission for thisdevelopment has been granted. At the time of writingthere are a number of other applications for housingin the town still in various stages with Planning at

North West Leics DistrictCouncil and these includedevelopments at HolywellSpring Farm, Money Hill,land off Lower PackingtonRoad, the site of the oldSoap Factory on SmisbyRoad plus a furtherdevelopment from DavidWilson in the LeicesterRoad area.

We are still awaiting finalplanning permission forthe refurbishment to theSkate Park located near

to Hood Park Leisure Centre but are hopeful that this willbe granted shortly. Once the necessary permission hasbeen obtained work will commence as soon as possibleto provide this new facility for young people.

Works to refurbish the War Memorial in the town centrealong with the adjacent garden area have now beencompleted and this attractive new area was officiallyopened on 6th August by the Mayor, Mrs Gill Hoult.Thanks must go to Seddons and their contractors whohave undertaken and funded these works The resultshave given the town centre an area with gardens andseating and ensured that the War Memorial itself is ingood condition for the 100th anniversary of the FirstWorld War in 2014.

This summer has seen several events taking place on theBath Grounds and all have been very well attended.Numbers attending the Food and Drink Festival in Maywere approaching 4,000 and it is hoped that this willbecome an annual event, maybe extending to a wholeweekend in the future. The Fake Festival and Jim’sTractor Run and Family Fun Day were both very successfultoo. The Tractor Run and Fun Day is becomingestablished as a popular annual event. Around 3,500people visited the Bath Grounds for this event withmany also enjoying the parade of vehicles around theparish.

This month will see the Statutes return to Ashby on theweekend of 13th to 19th September. There will again bea Family Day at the Statutes, this takes place on Sunday15th September. Other dates for your calendars areSunday 10th November for the Remembrance dayparade and Saturday 30th November for this year’sChristmas Event in the town centre.


The War Memorial Gardens official opening ceremony

Picture courtesy of Sanctuary Group





ashby library news

Here at the library, we would like to congratulate

all the children who dared to take part in

the Creepy House Summer Reading Challenge,

maintaining their reading ability over the summer and

being inspired by reading for fun. They took part in a

national scheme that sees children all over the country

reading six books over the holiday and being rewarded

with stickers and a certificate.

Remember to pop in and join the library for free to use

our computers and borrow books, DVDs and talking

books. Everyone is welcome.

OuR REGuLAR EvENTS:

‘Wriggly Readers’ for children aged 0 to 5 years and

their parents and carers. Join us for stories and songs

every other Friday morning 10.30am to 11am.

The friendly ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meets every Monday

2pm to 4pm. Bring your project and come for a chat.

‘Tiny Talk’ baby signing classes take place every

Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am and are £5 per session.

Pre-booking essential.

The unusual and popular ukulele Playing Group

meets every Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am.

£5 per session.

ALSO AT THE LIBRARY JuST FOR THIS MONTH:

Drop in on Monday 2nd

September 2pm to 4pm to meet

the dogs and handlers from

Canine Partners, a charity that

helps people with disabilities to

work with assistance dogs to

enhance their lives. Could you foster a Canine

Partner’s dog?

On Friday 6th September 12.30pm to 1.30pm

there will be a lunch time talk on the subject of

‘Medieval Medicine’ with historian Nick Marshall.

Nick is returning to Ashby library by popular

demand and will showcase the fascinating practice

of Medieval Medicine.

Drop into the library on Monday 23rd September

between 1pm and 4pm to learn more about health

and wellbeing from selected expert stallholders.

Free blood pressure checks, type 2 diabetes

screening, sight and hearing advice from Spec

Savers and more.

For more information or to book please contactAshby Library on 0116 3055917 – book early asspaces are limited.




SCHOOLS are generally very keen to foster a good relationship with parents and their wider

community. Often people are well-intentioned and would like to help out, but don’t know how.

Here are some ideas which might appeal.

You could become a member of the Parent Teachers Association. Traditionally these were

developed to foster better relationships between parents and schools, but they are now generally

associated with fundraising. You could be involved with activities as varied as running a stall at

the summer fête, overseeing discos for the pupils, or organising quiz evenings for parents.

Associations are always looking for innovative fundraising ideas, and bringing in new members

can bring additional contacts and different perspectives.

Why not become a parent governor? Governors get involved with the strategic decision making of

schools. They attend full governor body meetings and usually sit on committees dealing with

various aspects of the school, such as staffing finance and curriculum. Parent governors are voted

for by the parents of pupils at the school. Core responsibilities include: Ensuring accountability;

acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher; monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress;

budgetary allocation and control; planning for the long term future of the school; setting the

school’s aims and values, and appointing senior members of staff, including the Head Teacher.

Maybe you would like to be a classroom helper. Classroom helpers volunteer to assist teachers

on a regular basis, usually in primary schools. They may be in school for half an hour a week, or

perhaps up to half a day. They help with tasks such as listening to pupils read. Reading practice

is very labour-intensive, and helpers can make a big difference to teachers and children. It is

generally recommended that you assist in a class which isn’t the one your child is in.

Perhaps you could help outside the classroom by going on a school outing. This could be a regular

weekly trip to the local swimming pool, occasional days out to places of interest, or helping with

the football team.

You may also be able to help your child’s school by sharing your experiences. Many senior schools

have events where parents and local business people come into school to talk about their careers,

or to discuss anecdotes about taking part in a notable event or visiting an unusual place.

For all but the most fleeting of visits, you will need to undergo a police background check before

you can be part of school activities. It is a standard procedure carried out by the Criminal Records

Bureau (CRB) in England and Wales, and by Disclosure Scotland in Scotland.

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in your garden

Hurray for being late! – Lovely daisesWHAT a great celebration of the

season to have a variety of showy

plants that extends your borders

into autumn. If you planned for

autumn colour, well done and if

you didn’t, take note, here are a

few plants to pop in now for an

instant display. Perennials will

come up year after year and

are very good value, so

look out for some of

these:

The deep yellow daisy

type flowers with a dark

brown button eye are

Rudbeckia ‘Goldstrum1’, a

variety which stands about

75cm tall. They are great planted

in groups or regularly dotted

through tall grasses.

Echinacea, another classic daisy

form with varieties such as

purpurea, ‘Fatal Attraction2’ and

‘White Swan’ will proudly come

through even higher at 90cm tall

and stand well without staking.

Depending on which you choose,

colours will vary from rosy purple

to greenish white.

A designer’s favourite is

Verbena bonariensis3.

It has clusters of

violet-blue flowers

up to 1.3m high,

has great archi-

tectural value and

gives colour from

close to its base right

through to its top prov-

iding a nice delicate balance of

colour through all of its height.

Of course the trees continue to be

stars with a rich variety of warm

colours from golden yellows to

deep reds which make us feel

much happier about welcoming

the cool misty mornings and early

frosts. So here is a plan; if you

don’t want to garden or don’t

have one, have a lovely day out

and walk in our lovely

countryside, national

forests, local arbor-

etums or National

Trust Gardens.

If however you

want to garden,

there is plenty to

do. Plan which

bulbs you want for

next spring and get

planting. Remember, pick firm

bulbs and plant them 2 to 3 times

their depth. The good old reliable

daffodil, ranging in size and

colour from white to

yellow to peach look

wonderful planted un-

der trees, especially in

grass if you can leave

an area unmown and

give the leaves a chance

to die back and take the

goodness back down.

Bulbs are especially

good in pots and

window boxes, a mix of

spring bulbs will start

showing signs of

promise of spring soon

after Christmas.

Alternatively, anther job

which involves no shopping - is

dividing congested perennials.

Give spares to neighbours and

friends. Don’t necessarily chop

down all perennials to their base

in the autumn as many of these

plants (like the ones I mentioned

earlier) and the ornamental

grasses have a lovely residual

structure and seed heads are

beautiful, especially with a bit a

frost on them, and importantly

provide food for the birds.

Cutting back the perennials in

spring is fine and often leaving

the top growth gives a bit more

winter protection to the crown of

the plant. My general rule of

thumb is that if it isn’t messy and

flopping over I let it stay until

early spring.

So if you are very keen and want

to get ahead for next year, plan

how to fill some gaps in your

borders or take out old woody

and past it shrubs and

consider when you

want that plant to

look good to give

you a big

highlight at a

particular time

of year or to

extend the time

your garden looks

good. If you are

really getting ahead, book

in the lawn mower for its annual

service now to avoid the spring

rush and clean and oil tools.

A great list of to do’s - well like

me, you might not tick it all off

the list, but happy gardening!

FrancescaFrancesca Sinclair

www.francescasinclair.co.uk

Photographs courtesy of Gillian Day


This month RHS Show Garden Medalist, Francesca Sinclair, looks at how to make the most

of your garden going into the Autumn. Local to the Ashby area, Francesca offers a full

garden design service - find out more at www.francescasinclair.co.uk

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FRIENdS OF ASHBY MuSEuM On Saturday 21st September we will be holding a bazaar in the hall at ManorHouse School from 9am to 2pm (same time as Farmers’ Market). Come along and see our many stalls with gifts, books,tombola and bric-a-brac. If you have anything you could donate please contact Janet on 01455 290729, or bringthem into the Museum for Janet’s attention.

Our Coffee Morning on September 18th will see Phil Dyer talking about ‘Borderline Recollections of an ImmigrationOfficer at the Airport’. 10.30am at the Museum, £3 to include coffee and biscuits.

This year our A.G.M. is on October 12th at 10.30am at the Museum. Come along to show support for the committeeand find out how FOAM money is spent.

Our last Town Walk of the season takes

place on Sunday, 1st September, with a

start time of 2.30pm from the Museum.

Robert Jones leads his entertaining ‘A History of

Ashby Inns and Alehouses’. This has proved very

popular in the past, so do book at the Museum - it's

only £3.50 a head.

An early notice about the first of our Evening Talks on

9th October: Philip Heath, the South Derbyshire District

Council's Conservation and Heritage Officer, will be talking on

‘A South Derbyshire Itinerary’. Philip is a well-known and popular speaker

in the area - don't miss it. Prior booking at the Museum (£3 a head) is strongly advisable. Call 01530 560090.

A reminder that our successful Kids' Club, led by Steve Saunders, will be starting up again in October - keep

a look out on our website and in the next issue of Ashby Life for more news about this.

We were very pleased with the standard of entries for the Ian Clews Children's Writing Competition.

Congratulations to the winners - one was from London!

We are delighted that students from Repton, Ashby and Granville Schools are helping us over the Summer.

They have been most helpful and we hope they have gained valuable experience and knowledge about our

fascinating heritage. We have also welcomed one or two new Volunteers - but we do need more. Do pop in

for a chat if you are interested (bring a friend if you like) - commitment is only two hours a fortnight and there

are new friends to be made!

Our latest edition (number 15) of Ashby: Past and Present is for sale and contains many fascinating articles

connected to the town’s history.


There’s so muchhappening...

ashby museum news

Kids’ Club

returns in October!




YHA National Forest

spotlight on...

Ithink that we all have fond memories of the first

time that, as youngsters, we break away from our

parents and have a holiday without them. Mine

was at age 16 when, accompanied by a school friend,

we walked across North Wales. We were part of a

group of about a dozen teenage girls on an organised

YHA holiday – led by a lady who was an enthusiastic

walker and must have had endless patience! We

nicknamed her Striding Susan and with

Susan’s guidance and encouragement we

managed to walk from Llangollen across

to Barmouth, climbing a mountain en

route and staying at Youth Hostels.

It was challenging, fun and we

got a great sense of freedom

and achievement, none of it

would have been possible

without the amazing

organisation that is

the YHA.

Things have changed a bit over the years – although

the Y still stands for Youth, these days people of any

age can stay at a Youth Hostel, though the aim of the

YHA is still to help young people (particularly those of

limited means) to enjoy travel for the benefit of their

health, recreation and education. There are over 150

Youth Hostels in England and Wales and they vary

from castles and stately homes to camping barns on

remote hillsides. The National Forest

Youth Hostel is an eco-friendly building, purpose built

in 2007 – it is situated on Bath Road in Moira and

with direct access onto the Ashby Woulds Trail and

Conkers just a short stroll away it is ideally positioned

for those wishing to explore The National Forest.

The building offers purpose built en-suite

accommodation and is ideal for cheap family

breaks, activity holidays or school trips. It

is now the only Youth Hostel in

Leicestershire, following the closure of

the Hostel at Copt Oak some years ago.

The National Forest Youth Hostel also

has a café which is open to the public

most days from 10am until 11pm –

handy for walkers or cyclists in

the vicinity of Moira Furnace, the

Ashby Woulds Trail or Conkers

who are looking for a convenient

point to stop for refreshments.

The café serves everything

from tea and cake to lunch

or evening meals, though it

does close occasionally if a

group booking is taken – you

can always ring ahead on

01283 229662 to check.

On Sunday 8th September the National Forest Youth

Hostel is holding an open day. The Flaming Fantastic

Family Fun Day celebrates National YHA day and

there will be fire juggling, bouncy castle, face painting

and many other free activities for all ages to enjoy

along with hostel tours a band playing, free tea,

coffee and cakes and a barbecue. The fun day runs

from 10am to 4pm and it’s a great chance to explore

the hostel and find out more about the YHA in general

while enjoying a wonderful family day out.

If you can’t get along to the Flaming Fantastic Family

Fun Day then don’t forget you can still drop in any

time to visit the café – just buying a piece of cake or

cup of tea in the café helps to provide funds for the

Breaks for Kids programme which provides financial

help for children from financially disadvantaged

backgrounds taking part in a school or community

group stay.

Flaming Fantastic Fun!


dId YOu KNOW?The YHA welcomes visitors from 80 differentnations each year, accounting for 500,000overnight stays.

There are currently just over 200,000 YHAmembers.

The YHA employs more than 1,200 staff,including 600 seasonal staff and they aresupported by more than 700 activevolunteers.

Thousands of disadvantaged young peopleeach year enjoy a trip part-funded by theYHS’s Breaks for Kids programme.

The YHA welcomes all – individual travellers,families, schools and youth groups.

YHA DAY - freeactivities for all ages





ashby health centre

Latest news...

Flu ClinicsWe are pleased to let you know that our new Saturday

flu clinics will be held on Saturday the 5th and 12th

October this year. Each clinic will be a sit and wait

clinic from 8.30am until 10am. (Due to delivery issues

we will only be able to provide vaccinations for children

and those with egg allergies at the second date, the 12th

October.) These will be in addition to our usual

Wednesday clinics and are for patients who find it

difficult to come into the surgery during the week. If

you are planning to visit the surgery anyway during

the flu clinic season, we would politely request that

you have your flu vaccination during this visit, rather

than coming to the Saturday clinic as we expect

these will be very busy. Unfortunately due to time

pressures we won’t be able to answer any other

health queries during these clinics.

Please note that the usual criteria apply for flu

vaccinations and only those eligible (aged 65 and

over, with long term conditions, immunosuppressed,

and pregnant ladies) will be able to be vaccinated. If

you are unsure if you are eligible please contact our

reception who will be pleased to advise you.

Ambulance bookingsIn the past our receptionists used to book

ambulances for patients who had hospital

appointments and couldn’t get there on their own.

However these ambulances are provided for patients

according to a very strict and specific set of criteria.

Therefore they now need to be booked by the patients

themselves so that the booking office can check with

you that you meet the criteria. The number to book

ambulances (for any of the Leicester hospitals, Burton

or Derby) is 0345 266 9662.




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Each letter in this puzzle isrepresented by a numberbetween 1 and 26. The codesfor three letters are shown.As you find the letters enterthem in the box below.

CODEWORD





JuST like us humans, our pets age,and just like humans, as they agethey become susceptible to moreailments.

Check your pet regularly for changesin behaviour or appearance thatcould indicate the onset of illness ordisease. Reduced activity could be asign that your pet is in pain, perhapsdue to arthritis. Dogs need tocontinue to exercise in order to keepthe joints free, although too muchexercise could cause more harmthan good. If they’re less active, yourpet might gain weight - resulting inadditional health problems.

Some elderly pets experience a lossof appetite that could result inweight loss. Encourage eating byoffering smaller meals more regu-larly. Your pet also needs a quiet,undisturbed place to eat.

Older pets are more susceptible to

heart and lung disease, look outfor coughing, wheezing, breathingdifficulties or general weakness.Keep an eye out for bumps, lumpsand swellings and if your pet be-comes incontinent or starts tourinate more frequently. In all cases,the sooner problems are spotted,the better the chance of successfultreatment, so consult your vet.

Ear infections are common in dogsand signs include a discharge fromthe ear, persistent head shaking andpawing. If your pet is already hard ofhearing, an infection could makethis worse, so make allowances andspeak up!

Eye problems include infections,cataracts, decreased night visionand blindness. Watch out for eyesthat discharge, look discoloured,cloudy or glassy. If your pet hasfailing sight you can help them cope

bykeeping the environmentfamiliar – don’t move furniturearound!

Keep an eye on their teeth and if you

notice any swelling of the gums take

them to the vet as gum disease, inaddition to causing tooth decay,could result in infections beingpassed into the blood which couldcause damage to organs already lessefficient and less able to resistinfection.

Finally, remember to keep your petwarm in winter - If you are cold,chances are they are too. Having anelderly pet isn’t all doom and gloom.Ageing is part of life, and with lotsof love, care, patience and regularvisits to the vet, there is no reasonwhy you and your pet shouldn’t enjoygetting old together!

pets corner


By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Caring for elderly pets






in your home

WITH summer already a distant memory, energy

companies are rubbing their hands with glee.

Cooler weather means bigger energy bills. Time

to review a few energy saving devices then.

You don't need to spend a fortune: some of the

most effective changes are the simplest. For

example, one of the best bill-busters is to

replace existing bulbs with low-energy ones.

Halogen bulbs are better than incandescent

ones, but LEd bulbs(1) are better still: for

example in a typical 6-light kitchen spotlight,

you can replace six 50W halogen bulbs with six

3W LEDs - so the total energy use would drop

from 300W to just 18W. Look for ‘warm

white’ LEDs if you want a natural light:

some LEDs have a bluish light, an effect

not everybody likes. Note if you want

dimmable lights you'll need dimmable

bulbs and LED-friendly dimmer switches.

While the bulbs do cost more than

traditional ones the price is coming down,

and they last much, much longer than

even halogens, so they'll pay for them-

selves quickly and save you money over a

long period of time. If you have an outdoor

security light, consider swapping that too: while

halogen security lights can use 400W or more, LED

ones can be surprisingly bright with bulbs rated at

just 10W.

Turning things off can slash your energy usage too,

and computers are particular offenders. Investing in

the Ecobutton(2), which costs around £15, can pay

for itself very quickly: press it when you take a break

and it'll put your PC into the most energy efficient

standby mode. For TVs, a TV standby saver can put

all your home entertainment kit to sleep when you

put the TV into standby mode, and there's an

equivalent for PCs. Expect to pay £21 for a TV

standby saver and around £16 for a PC one. The

Energy Saving Trust also recommends the WAHL Eco

Kettle, which uses 60% less energy than a normal

kettle - but don't spoil the savings by boiling more

water than you actually need.

Don't forget about batteries either: swapping from

normal batteries to rechargeable ones can save you

hundreds

of pounds

in a relatively

short space of

time: according to Which?

magazine, you could save as

much as £500 over 100 charges.

Cutting down your gas usage isn't quite

as simple, but it's still possible. Fitting a flow

regulator such as the £5 Showersave(3) to your

shower slashes the amount of hot water your

showers use, and the £25 Radiator BOOster(4) can

reduce the time it takes to heat a room, cutting

energy usage in the process. Shower flow reducers

can reduce your bills if you're on a water meter too,

as can the Hippo water saver, which reduces the

amount of water used to flush your toilet.

For really big savings on gas, give some thought to a

new boiler: by replacing a D-rated boiler with an

A-rated one, you could save around £181 per year in

a typical detached house. If that's a step too far,

don't forget the obvious, affordable options: you'll

save a fortune by insulating your house if its current

insulation isn't up to scratch and by turning the

thermostat down a notch. You'll find that energy

efficiency work is often subsidised by government

grants, and you might even be able to have it done

for free.

Beat the utility bills


The gadgets that'll save you cash and do your bit for the planet too

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Spring Cottage and Gresley Wood

Lovely easy circular walk with great paths and a good mix of open areas plus some beautiful

woodland too. There is a nice children’s play area which has some fabulous equipment and is

usually very quiet at the start/finish of the walk. It is also opposite the Navigation Inn so you

could combine it with a drink or meal out. Virtually all the walk is on public footpaths with good

surfaces but you do cross over the road from Albert Village

and there is a very short section along the pavement at the

end of the walk. This walk takes around an hour.

Leave Ashby along Kilwardby Street and Moira Road, continuing on throughShellbrook and straight across at the Daybell Roundabout. On reaching Moira turnright at the first mini roundabout, signed Albert village, and then continue on forabout half a mile, passing the turning for Conkers main entrance and then takingyour first turning left into Spring Cottage (signed Overseal). Go down this road untilyou see the Navigation Inn and park in the small car park opposite (on your right).

With your back to the play area take the stone path that leads around the edge of the playing field and past thestorage container to reach a black metal gate.(1) After passing through this gate turn left on the tarmac path that

runs alongside the railway lines. Keep straight onalong this tarmac path,(2) ignoring paths off to the left– you will enjoy some good views across to ponds onyour left(3) before the path climbs a little at the endbefore emerging onto the road from Albert Village.

Cross straight over the road to Swainspark Wood.Passing by the sign,(4) follow the track into the wood –after a short way it will split and you need to keep tothe left on the wider track. This track will bring you ina wide arc around the side of the hill with one section

of the path having a wooden rail on your left as it curves around the hillside(5). Keepfollowing this path until you reach a wooden pole marking the Conkers Circuit(6)

(just before the sign for Tunnel Wood).

Turn immediately right at this Conkers Circuit post and follow the Circuit as it takes you over a green metal barrierand into Gresley Wood. After a while the path will kink, other paths come in fromboth sides and you will come to a signboard for ChurchGresley Wood(7). Keep straight ahead, passing thesignboard on your left and you will soon emerge ontothe road.

Cross straight over again and enter the parking areaopposite – go through the gap at the side of the metalgate ahead of you(8) passing by two signboards for theConkers Circuit and follow the well-made path straightahead. Keep on this path as it bears right (there is a

path off to the left here marked by two rocks). When you come to the next yellowfootpath post(9) the main path will bear left but you should turn off it to the smallerpath on the right.

Keep following the yellow footpath markers to cross over an access road and then turn immediately left. Thepath runs alongside the access road for a little wayand then continues straight on (where it narrows a bit)before ending on theside of the road atSpring Cottage. Crossover to the pavementand turn right for ashort way to reach theNavigation Inn and thencrossing back to the carpark where you started.

All walks are checked shortly before publication but please be aware that paths may change over time and with the seasons.

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money matters

THE Bank

of England

interest rate

was held

again recently at 0.5%, which is a

historical low. It has been at 0.5%

since March 2009, over 4 years

and is having a devastating affect

on cash savers or those looking for

safe havens for monies. You are

looking at 1.5% on deposit

accounts, (which after basic rate

tax nets down to 1.2%) or a 2 year

fixed rate deposit bond is at

2.36%, (which once again nets

down to 1.89%). Cash ISA’s fare

better offering tax free rates

between 2.5% and 3.5%, but you

are limited to how much you save

each year.

The other scary factor which needs

to be considered is inflation. Since

2009 the total rise in inflation has

been 13.56%, a good example of

this is the cost of petrol. In 2009

the average price of a litre was

87.15 pence, now we commonly

see prices of around 136 pence. In

2012 we saw inflation rates as high

as 5.2% and the lowest we have

seen so far this year is 2.4%.

Compare this to the rate of return

you acquire from the savings

accounts mentioned, it obviously

means your cash savings are losing

their purchasing power.

So when can we expect change?

Many economists state we will not

see a change for a few years yet,

why? Well the UK market may

seem a little better and yes we have

all heard about the ‘Feel Good’

factor through the media, many

consider the UK is out of intensive

care but it is still in the recovery

ward. If the Bank of England

increase the base rate then you

would also see the cost of

mortgages rising, therefore this

would have an affect on the

household spending power, link

this then with the fact that incomes

have not increased with inflation

in the majority of cases over the

last 4 years. It is a tough balan-

cing act for the Bank of England

Committee.

What about the banks, will theyoffer better rates?

Well we all know they have to

improve their cash reserves as

tougher rules are employed. So

‘Yes’ they need our cash to help

with this, but sadly with the rates

staying low they struggle to offer

interesting rates of return. So the

consumer must shop around.

It seems we have painted a very

bleak picture about the last few

years and what may happen in the

near future. We fully understand

the need for cash it offers access

to monies and yes the psychology

of seeing it rise slightly on the

balance sheet each year also helps.

Sadly in this current climate its

purchasing power suffers. So if

you require cash savings then you

need to be prepared to shop

around, be smart, ensure the

location is reviewed regularly.

We suggest you seek

Independent Financial

Advice from an adviser

who will agree to work

with you on a regular

review basis. These

review meetings helpensure you are kept infor-med, to discuss yourobjectives and most of

all it ensures all of yourassets, including

cash, work hard.

Cash Savings - what is best?

For more information on this matter or if you would like free initial financial advice with noobligation then you can contact Kevin at Bleathwood Financial Services on 01530 417943.

Bleathwood IFA LtdBleathwood House, 45 Upper Packington Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1ED.

www.bleathwoodifa.co.ukBleathwood IFA Ltd (FSA No: 516218) is an appointed representative of Sense Network Limited

(FSA No: 465124) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The FSA does not regulate tax advice.





open 4 business

Previously known as Uruku Hair, THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA | in Pass Court-

yard has been providing a distinctive hairdressing experience for nearly

eight years and has recently changed ownership and name. New owner Bev

Clarke has successfully managed the salon for the past five years bringing

over fifteen years extensive knowledge of hairdressing skills and, having

previously lectured and educated in the profession, is able to train and

assess graduate stylists. Rachael and Stacey the Temple’s Artistic Stylists

have been providing clients with hair services for over seven years and Francesca

has worked for the salon for two and a half years, specialising in bridal packages.

THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA | is also pleased to welcome back to the team, Jess, who is a creative stylist

and Starr their graduate stylist -

both bring a modern, dynamic

view to the team.

THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA | is an

exclusive Aveda salon, ensuring

regular in-salon training, visits to their London academy and maintaining a high level of customer service,

providing complimentary rituals with each appointment.

You can find details of all the services offered at THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA | on their website at

www.thetemplehairspa.co.uk and they also have a new on-line booking service.

Call in and see the team at THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA |, 6-7 Pass Courtyard, Ashby de la Zouch, call them

on 01530 417717, or book your appointment online at www.thetemplehairspa.co.uk.

THE TEMPLE | HAIR SPA |


Loyalty Schemes, Birthday Offers and up to date knowledge of all

new services are available by sending your name, email address

and birth date to [email protected]




storytime

Cheryl said, “You know what I’d

like to try? Potholing.”

You could have knocked Ken down

with a feather.

He said, “Where’s this idea come

from?”

She explained that Donna tried it

recently and had been raving

about it ever since. Cheryl never

liked to be outdone by Donna.

That’s sisters for you.

Ken joked, “Aren’t you worried

about breaking a nail?”

And she said tartly, “Sometimes,

Ken, you’ve just got to get a bit

dirty.”

He was surprised and said, “Fine,

you arrange it.” So he left it with

her.

They turned up on the day at a

car park on the edge of Bower

Crags and met the instructor, a

nice lad called Frank. There was

also a couple from Kidderminster

and an older chap who never

spoke. Frank took one look at

Cheryl’s peep toe mules, and

said,

“You’ll need to change your

footwear.” He offered her some

battered Wellington boots, which

she pulled on most begrudgingly.

Then Frank handed them all a set

of waterproof overalls. Cheryl

turned very sulky. Ken tried

cheering her up by pointing out

that her linen slacks were dry

clean only, and it was better to be

safe than sorry. She had to agree

with him in spite of herself.

Ken thought they’d finally come

to blows when Frank insisted she

wear a safety helmet. It was all

very well for him but

Ken knew how long

Cheryl spent on her

hair every morning.

She gave that mop

more attention than

she gave him. Reluct-

antly, she clipped the

thing on muttering about

health and safety gone mad.

Ken didn’t dare let her see him

laughing.

They assembled at the mouth of

the cave and Frank gave an

introductory talk on potholing.

Ken wished Cheryl could have

paid more attention but she was

texting Donna. She insisted she

could text and listen at the same

time. ‘Who’s she trying to kid?’

Ken thought, ‘Cheryl can’t listen

even when she’s not doing

anything at all’. Finally Frank said,

“Right we’re ready to go in.” Cheryl

looked up from her phone and

asked,

“Is that where we’re getting the clay

from?” He looked surprised and

said,

“Yes, there’s lots of slippery clay in

these caves, so go steady now.”

Cheryl nudged Ken gleefully

saying,

“Donna never got her clay from a

cave.”

Ken had no idea what she was on

about, but was pleased that they

were finally one up on Donna.

One by one, crocodile-style, they

entered the mouth of the cave.

Cheryl did Ken proud. She

squeezed through every tight

passageway, crawled on her

hands and knees, and even

dragged herself along on her

stomach, getting absolutely filthy

with not a peep of complaint.

Though Ken was right at the back

and couldn’t hear a word anyone

was saying anyway. But Cheryl

did it, and that’s the main thing.

“You’re a star Cheryl!” Ken said, as

they emerged, squelching, into

the daylight. Yet Cheryl seemed

bewildered.

“When do we get started on the

potter’s wheel?” She frowned,

looking around.

“Why would we need one of them

dear?” Ken asked gently,

concerned the darkness had

affected her mind.

“I thought we were going

potholing,” she snapped.

“That’s right, and we did,” he said.

“Potholing, caving, spelunking –

call it what you like.” Her mouth

dropped open,

“I’ve only gone and mistaken

potholing for pottery making,” she

said, turning pale. “All I wanted

was to make a cream jug like the

one Donna made.”

“You could still make a jug,” Ken

replied. “After all, you’re wearing

enough clay.”

The Cream Jug

by Jackie Brewster





out and about

LOCAL food lovers will be delighted to hear that there is another Food Gusto Food

& drink Festival planned for Saturday 14th September. The venue this time is the

Sir John Moore Foundation Appleby Magna and the Festival will run from

10am through to 4.30pm.

Food Gusto promises a really great day out for all

ages – the event is packed with stands from local and

regional producers for you to nibble, bit, eat, chew

and taste your way through! With a juicy hog roast,

organic burgers and even venison meat there is plenty

to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger.

Among the other foods on offer from local producers will be handmade Leicestershire

cheese, creamy ice cream, freshly baked breads, Indian Cuisine, cured meats, pickles,

lamb burgers and more. You can also quench your thirst with locally brewed beer,

wine, cider or even a hot chocolate, smooth espresso or cappuccino.

Alongside this range of producers demonstrations are also planned and there will be ample opportunities

to sample the products. Finally there is a great line up of music organized by Studio 46 from Appleby Magna.

So if you love great food and drink then the Food Gusto organisers would love to see you at Appleby Magna

on 14th September. If you are a local food producer, shop, restaurant or any business passionate about

food and would like to know how to exhibit or get involved with Food Gusto then just call Kate or Wesley on

01530 411337.

Nibble, Bite, Eat, Chew, Taste





puzzle page

SUDOKU

Fill in the grid so thatevery row, everycolumn and every 3 x 3box contains the digits1 through 9, with norepetition.

That’s all there is to it.

You solve the puzzlewith reasoning andlogic - there’s nomaths involved andno adding up.

It’s fun, it’s challenging,it’s additive!

Solutions to allpuzzles can be found onpage 116.

quICK CROSSWORdACROSS 1 Entrance (6)4 Be owned by (6)9 Hold (7)

10 Previous (5)11 Brush (5)12 Conversing (7)13 Promises (11)18 Sediment (7)20 undressed (5)22 Avoid (5)23 In the open air (7)24 Guard (6)25 Grown-ups (6)

dOWN1 Blame (6)2 Type of light boat (5)3 Soap (7)5 Banish (5)6 Belief (7)7 Car repair centre (6)8 directive (11)

14 Make clear (7)15 Caught fire (7)16 Snakes (6)17 Worships (6)19 Curse (5)21 Small hill (5)

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www.ashbychurch.co.uk

Is CANCER hereto stay?

This month many of us will be taking part in the

‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’, enjoying a

coffee with friends and helping to raise more

funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Last year

115,000 people signed up to hold a coffee morning,

raising a record £15 million. An incredible

achievement.

Statistics alarmingly say that 1 in 3 of us will get

cancer at some point, with 2 million people currently

affected by it in the UK alone. All the money raised by

the Macmillan Coffee Mornings goes towards providing

support for those who need it, from diagnosis, through

treatment and afterwards.

Whilst it’s good to know that there is such amazing

support for cancer sufferers and their families,

wouldn’t it be even better if there was no cancer at all?

Huge amounts of time and money rightly continue to

be invested in cancer research, in the hope that one

day the disease will be eradicated altogether. Even

though many advances in treatment and diagnosis

have been achieved, sadly cancer is still very much

around.

However, there is real hope for the future! God has

promised a time in the future when ‘there will be no

more death, or mourning or crying or pain …’. What a

wonderful place the world will be. It’s an amazing

future which has been outlined in the pages of the

Bible. We just have to look.

For now, though, let’s do what we can to help those

who are affected by cancer and support the Macmillan

Coffee Mornings being held this autumn. Ashby

Christadelphian Church are holding two Macmillan

Coffee Mornings; Thursday 3rd and Saturday 5th

October. Please come along and join us for your

morning cuppa (plus perhaps a cake or two!) and help

us raise money for a very worthwhile cause.

Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby

www.ashbychurch.co.uk


Useful passage to look up: Revelation Chapter 21 vs 3-4.




book reviews

Numbers... Rachel Ward

Imagine that every time you look into someone’s eyes, you see the date on whichthey’ll die. Such is fifteen year old Jem’s secret. Understandably, she tends to keepaway from people in general. Then along comes Spider. Heand Jem strike up a friendship that will bring Jem out ofherself. It’s all going quite well, until they take a day trip intoLondon. What happens when you realise that everybody in amassive queue has the SAME number? Impending doomseems likely and only Jem and Spider can save them.

One Flew Over the

Cuckoo’s Nest... Ken Kesey

Told through the eyes of the seemingly-mute American Indian, Chief Bromden, thisis the story of the inmates at an Oregon State mental hospital, where Nurse Ratchedrules the wards with a tyrannical arm. Into this mix comes McMurphy, the twinkle-in-his-eye, cat-among-the-pigeons livewire who’s ready to turn Ratched’s regime onits head. Kesey’s masterpiece is moving and compelling, very funny at points andat others, absolutely terrifying.

The Three Musketeers... Alexandre dumas

If you’re thinking dogs and cats then you’re confused with Dogtanian and the ThreeMuskehounds. This is the original historical romance by Dumas, chronicling the adventuresof D’Artagnan and the King’s Musketeers, aka Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Defending theregiment against the forces of Cardinal Richelieu, we’re transported back to seventeenthcentury France for some dramatic encounters, fast-paced action and drama, not to mentionthe villainous ‘Milady’, who goes down in history as one of the best female baddies of alltime.

I Am Number Four... Pittacus Lore

They killed Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya.

John Smith is Number Four. Just a teenager, John moves from place to place, anxious thatthose hunting him will catch up. This is science fiction writing at its best and you’lldefinitely be sucked in, especially when you realise that Earth isn’t the only planet in theuniverse that can sustain life. John has escaped from a rival caste on his own planet andis now one of nine in hiding. The fugitives can only be killed in their number order andthey will survive… as long as they remain apart.

Slaughterhouse Five... Kurt vonnegut

Told through the eyes of World War 2 soldier Billy Pilgrim, this satirical novel is deemed to be one of the greatestanti-war books ever written. Chaplain’s assistant Billy refuses to fight and is captured by the Germans duringthe Battle of the Bulge. He and his fellow POWs are kept in a disused slaughterhouse and, along with theirGerman guards, are some of the few survivors of the firebombing of Dresden. Billy’s funny, often bittersweetstory is an odyssey through time and is another ‘must-read’ for everybody searching for meaning in life.

It’s back to school

in September and

to help with your

mental arithmetic,

we’ve put together

some of the best

novels that feature

numbers. Some

may be more

mentally

challenging than

others, but pay

attention in the

back, and it’ll all

add up.

Living by Numbers





your wellbeing

AS the saying goes, ‘breaking up is hard to do.’ The emotional

rollercoaster which follows a relationship breakdown can be very

hard to deal with. Try these tips to help you get over your ex.

Ignore them – Ignore all attempts to Tweet, email, text or otherwise

attract your attention. Likewise resist the urge to Tweet, text or email them.

Often we fall back into a bad relationship because it’s convenient, and we’re too

set in a pattern to try something different. Break the cycle.

‘disappear’ them – Hide away the stuffed toys, gifts and photos that remind you of them.

In the early stages of a break-up it’s too easy to cling on to the nice memories and persuade

yourself that you need them back in your life.

don’t stalk them! – Don’t drive past their house or haunt places special to both of you. Even if you can’t

bring yourself to ‘unfriend’ them on Facebook, at least hide them from your news feed so you won’t be

tempted to check on them every time you log-on.

Get out – It might be tempting to lie in bed, eating Green and Black’s finest and listening to heartbreak FM,

but what you really need is company. Ring your most sociable friends and arrange a fun night out.

Make a list – Write down all the reasons you split. Then read them back to yourself whenever you start

romanticising the past. Remember, they’re your ex for a reason...or several!

Get over your Ex


by Sarah Davey




what’s on...

1st SeptemberAshby Museum last town walk of

the season. ‘A History of Ashby Inns

and Alehouses’ led by Robert Jones.

Starts at 2.30pm. Booking

essential for this popular walk, call

the museum on 01530 560090.

2nd SeptemberN. Leics National Trust Assoc - Acoach trip to York, pure and simple!Our visit allows us plenty of time toexplore and enjoy this fine city. Formore information please ring 01530563003.

Canine Partners at Ashby Libraryfrom 2pm to 4pm. A chance tomeet the dogs and handlers fromthis locally based charity that helpspeople with disabilities to work withassistance dogs to enhance theirlives.

3rd SeptemberAshby Royal British Legion –meeting at Legion House, SouthStreet at 7pm. For furtherinformation contact BranchSecretary: [email protected] or phone 01530414390.

Coleorton and New Lount volunteerGroup – Coleorton Wood, non-ranger day. Work sessions start at10am and usually last for 4 hours.Volunteers are welcome to comealong for all or part of any of thesessions. If you are interested injoining the group please email:[email protected] or visitwww.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk.

4th Septemberdementia Friends is about givingpeople an understanding ofdementia and the small things youcan do to make a difference topeople living with dementia. To signup just go along to Hood ParkLeisure Centre, North Street, Ashby10.30am to 11.30am.

Bradgate Flower Club with guestSheila Clark from Doncaster. Herdemonstration will explore the

theme 'As Summer Fades' atNewtown Linford Village Hall (LE60AE) at 7.30pm. Visitors arewelcome - details from LilianColeman on 0116 2363191.

5th September Packington WI - Speaker Mr KeithWood on ̀ Repton’ Capital of Mercia,at Packington Memorial Hall, 7.30pm

Friends of the Burton Wurlitzerpresent a concert of Theatre OrganMusic at Burton Town Hall at 2pm(doors open 1.30pm) with organistArthur Tipper. This concert is free to

everybody who lives in either aresidential home, or in Wardenaided accommodation. The rest ofthe public is welcome but we do askfor a donation (recommended figure£4). For further information phone:01283 430035 or mobile: 07727407849 email: [email protected], visitwww.friends-of-the-burtonwurlitzer.org.uk.

Funhouse Comedy Club presentsWes Zaharuk, Steve Harris, DavidWhitney and Matt Winning withcompare Spikey Mike. Doors open7.30pm with an 8.15pm start. Allshows £9 advance (unless statedotherwise). Food available. LyricRooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby,LE65 1AB. See www.funhousecomedy.co.uk.

6th SeptemberThe Palace Ibstock Film Night –‘Aunt Clara’ (1954). A vintageclassic starring Margaret Rutherford. A wealthy old man dies andleaves his holdings, which include abrothel, a gambling den, racinggreyhounds and a sleazy bar, to hiseccentric Aunt Clara (MargaretRutherford). Doors, box office andlicensed bar open at 7pm. Filmstarts at 7.30pm. Tickets:£4.00/£3.00 from Halls, HighStreet, 01530 260460 or ThePalace Tel: 01530 262400.

Lunch Time Talk at Ashby Library -from 12.30pm to 1.30pm historian

Nick Marshall talks on MedievalMedicine. For more information orto book please contact AshbyLibrary on 0116 305 5917.

7th SeptemberBasic sewing machine skills - Learnhow to thread a sewing machine,stitch in a straight line and producea selection of basic seams. RawlinsCommunity College, Quorn, 9.30amto 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm.Pre-booking is essential, call 0116305 7699 or email [email protected]. Leicestershire residents only.

Ballroom and Sequence dance tothe music of Eric Black from 8pmto 11pm at Blackfordby Village Hall.Admission £3. Bar, refreshmentsand raffle. For more details phone01283 213481 or 01283 819447.

Willesley Estate Family Fun dayfrom 2pm, until 6pm. Bring yourown picnic. Bouncy castles, funraces, games, stalls, bric-a brac,find the treasure, and fun for all. Hotand cold drinks available. At therecreational ground at the bottomof Ridgway Road.

The Palace Ibstock - IbstockCommunity Choir presents ‘Thankyou for the music’. Concert beginsat 7.30pm. Doors and bar open at7pm. Tickets: £5 (£3 for under16’s). To book tickets or to find outmore about the choir or this eventcontact Alison on 01530 261003 orJulie on 07951 140210. Tickets willbe available on the door or inadvance from Halls of Ibstock on01530 260460 or The Palace01530 262400. Visit the websitewww.ibstockcommunitychoir.co.uk.

Holy Trinity Ashby Mothers' unionare hosting a coffee morning at HolyTrinity Church 10am till noon, toraise funds for the Mothers UnionAway From It All Holidays scheme.This chalet holiday project providesholidays for up to 29 local familiesevery year, who would not normallybe able to afford a summer break.Come and join us!

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7th September continued

Coleorton and New Lount volunteerGroup – New Lount Ranger Day, work

sessions start at 10am and usually

last for 4 hours. Volunteers are

welcome to come along for all or

part of any of the sessions. If you

are interested in joining the groupcontact [email protected] orwww.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk.

8th SeptemberYHA National Forest Youth HostelOpen Day. 10am till 4pm, Feel freeto pop in any time. YHA NationalForest in Moira is having a FlamingFantastic Family Fun Day to open itsdoors to the local community and tocelebrate National YHA Day. Therewill be fire juggling, free activities forall ages to enjoy, free bouncy castle,free face painting, free band playing,free tea coffee and cakes, BBQ andhostel tours. For further informationcall 01283 229662 or email:[email protected].

10th SeptemberAshby Writers’ Club – ManuscriptMeeting: members’ own work. AtCongregational Church, KilwardbySt, Ashby, LE65 2FQ, 7.30pm to9.30pm. Visitors welcome at anominal fee of £4 per speakermeeting, £3 per com/manuscriptmeeting, including coffee or tea.

12th SeptemberTiny Talk at Ashby Library 9.30amto 10.30 am. Start of the autumnterm of weekly baby signing classes.Suitable for 0 to 2yr olds. First classfree. £5 per family per class. Forfurther information contactBernadette Dooley, 07786360873,[email protected], orwww.tinytalk.co.uk/bernadetted.

13th SeptemberCentury Cinema at Century Theatre,Snibston, ‘Love is All You Need’ (15).Uplifting romance starring PierceBrosnan. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets:£3.50 pay on the door. Tel: 01530278444.

14th SeptemberAshby RFC - first league match for

the first XV at home against West

Bridgeford. Go along and support

the team at their Nottingham Road

ground.

Intermediate Sewing Skills -

machine skills, previous sewingmachine experience is required. Onthis class you’ll learn some of thedifferent stitches and techniquesavailable. At Rawlins CommunityCollege, Quorn from 9.30am to12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm.Pre-booking is essential, call 0116305 7699 or email [email protected]. Leicestershire residents only.

Barn dance at Hill Farm, Packingtonfrom 7pm till late. Expect a livelyfun filled evening. Tickets: Adults£10, Children under 12 £6. Fortickets email [email protected] or ring 01530 260102. Ticketsalso available from Hill Farm. Hotand cold buffet provided, includesvenison and bison reared on thefarm. Bar available.

The Palace Ibstock – ‘An eveningwith Michael Buble’ with MichaelBuble tribute act, Simon James. Theevening also includes a chance todance the night away with thefabulous John Robson Road ShowDisco. Doors and bar open at 7pm.Entertainment begins at 7.30pm.Tickets: £8 from Halls, High Street,01530 260460 or The Palace 01530262400.

Food Gusto – Food and Drink festivalat Sir John Moore Foundation,Appleby Magna from 10.30am to4.30pm.

15th SeptemberThe Big Family Ride - 10am to 3pmat North West Leicestershire DistrictCouncil Offices, LE67 3FJ. SeeKeelan Phillips, BMX flat landEuropean Champion. Explore thenew cycle network. Cycle theadventure track, have fun on thecrazy bike and lots more cycling fun.For more visit www.choosehowyoumove. co.uk or call 0116 305 3179.

Century Theatre at Snibston - An

Evening with Davey Arthur & Friends.

Davey Arthur (When You Were Sweet

Sixteen) has thrilled audiences

worldwide with his skill as a

musician and his performances on

tenor banjo are legendary. Starts

7.30pm. Tickets: £10 advance, £12on the door. Tel: 01530 278444.

Wedding Fayre at Cattows Farm,Heather, LE67 2RF. View the stunn-ing marquee wedding venue andmeet a hand-picked selection of fin-est wedding providers. 11am- 4pm.

16th SeptemberAlzheimer’s Society SupportMeeting - an opportunity for carersand families of loved ones withdementia to meet up. Refreshmentsavailable for a small donation.Legion House, South Street, Ashbyfrom 1.30pm to 3pm.

The Zouch Acoustic and Folk MusicClub meets on the 3rd Monday ofthe month at The Belper Arms inNewton Burgoland 8pm to 10pm.Sing a song, read a poem, tell ashort story or relax and listen, allwelcome. For more informationcontact Brian on 01530 416251.

17th SeptemberColeorton and New Lount volunteerGroup – New Lount Ranger Day.Work sessions start at 10am andusually last for 4 hours. Volunteersare welcome to come along for all orpart of any of the sessions. If youare interested in joining the groupcontact [email protected] orwww.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk.

20th SeptemberThe Palace Ibstock Film Night –‘Great Expectations’ (12A). Based onthe classic by Charles Dickens.Starring Helena Bonham Carter,Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Irvine . Doors,Box Office and Licensed Bar open at7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets:£4.00/£3.00 from Halls, HighStreet, 01530 260460 or The Palace01530 262400.

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what’s on...

21st SeptemberAshby Farmers Market – 9am to2pm at Manor House School, SouthStreet. Bringing you the finest foodsfrom the region and specialist stalls.Free Parking.

Ashby Museum Bazaar in the hall ofManor House School from 9am to2pm. Gifts, tombola, bric-a-brac.

Palace Social dance, a very popularevening of ballroom, latin, andsequence at The Palace, Ibstock,with Eddie ‘The Collector’ (D J andhost). Doors/box office/bar open at7pm. Dancing from 7.30pm ‘till11pm. Tickets: £5.00 from ThePalace 01530 262400.

Century Theatre at Snibston:Comedy @ the Century with SuziRuffell, Gavin Webster and DaveFulton. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £5advance, £7 on the door. Tel: 01530278444.

Coleorton and New Lount volunteerGroup – Coleorton Wood Non-Ranger Day. Work sessions start at10am and usually last for 4 hours.Volunteers are welcome to comealong for all or part of any of thesessions. If you are interested injoining the group [email protected] orwww.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk.

22nd SeptemberWedding Fayre at The RidingSchool, Calke Abbey 11am to 3pm.Take this opportunity to explore thisnew wedding venue and meet afabulous collection of weddingspecialists that can help you turnyour dream into reality. For moredetails see www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk.

Century Theatre at Snibston:Prelude - 40th Anniversary Tour.Prelude (After the Goldrush) areback on the road, sounding as goodas ever. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £10advance, £12 on the door. Tel:01530 278444.

23rd SeptemberHealth and Wellbeing at Ashby

Library. Drop in between 1pm and

4pm for free blood pressure checks

and lots more from a selected range

of experts.

24th SeptemberAshby u3A – Mr Tony Hurrell on

Sharpe’s Pottery, an Industrial

Heritage at the Congregational

Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby at

2pm. All welcome, visitors £1.

Bring friends and neighbours, meet

members and find out about U3A.

Ashby Writers’ Club – John Martin

on Crime fiction around the world

with 50 sleuths. At Congregational

Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby, LE65

2FQ from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Visitors welcome at a nominal fee of

£4 per speaker meeting, £3 per

com/manuscript meeting (including

coffee or tea).

24th/25th Septemberdementia Community Road ShowBus – Trained Alzheimer’s Society

staff will be on hand to talk to and

will be able to provide information

and advice about possible

signposting to essential services.

10am to 4pm each day at Tesco,

Ashby de la Zouch.

25th SeptemberThe first steps in sewing - Learn the

basics including how to hand sew on

a button, turn up a hem and stitch

on a badge. At Snibston Discovery

Museum, Coalville, 7pm to 9pm.

Pre-booking is essential, call 0116

305 7699 or email etddemo@leics.

gov.uk. Leicestershire residents only.

27th SeptemberThe Palace Ibstock quiz Night -

Teams of 5 max. Trophy to the

winners plus spot prizes. No mobile

communication devices allowed!

Starts at 7.45pm. Entry - £5 per

quiz sheet, on the door. For more

details call 01530 262400.

Century Theatre at Snibston: Eddie

& the Gold Tops. The team behind

'Lights Out Land Girls' are back with

a hilarious new comedy: a

heartwarming tale fom the 1960's.

Much loved milkman Eddie

becomes a beat group star quite by

accident, but can he make it on to

'Top of the Pops'? Stars Robert

Angell (from BBC TV's Waterloo

Road). Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £8

advance, £10 on the door. Tel:

01530 278444.

28th SeptemberThe Palace Ibstock ‘The Devils

Violin Company’ presents ‘A Love

like salt’. (In association with

‘Centre Stage’, the rural theatre

touring scheme). The Devil’s Violin

Company are a four-piece ensemble

who aim to channel elements of the

storytelling tradition through

modern musical performance

including violin, cello and accordion.

With a combination of live music

and timeless tales, they weave a

powerful spell of melody and mood.

Love is put to the test in three tales

as the audience is transported to

King Arthur’s Camelot, the Breton

shores and the ancient Britain of

King Lear. Performance starts at

7.30pm. Tickets: £8, concessions

£6, Combination ticket (1 Full & 2

concessions) £16. Tickets from

Halls, Ibstock, 01530 260460 and

The Palace 01530 262400.

September continued

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contact number to admin@

ashbylife.co.uk. Deadline for

submissions for the Community

Board or What’s On pages of

the October 2013 issue is

Friday 13th September.

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