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Hang out the flags... Yes Ashby Arts Festival

comes to town this month and the town centre will be

brightened up with colourful flags plus the amazing big

boards - and this year there are more works of art

scheduled to go up than ever before. The festival runs over

two weeks and neatly incorporated into the middle weekend is the Food

and Drink Fair. As well as Food Gusto on the Bath Grounds look out for other

promotions within the town centre. Learn more about both events on page

6 and check out our special What's On

for the Arts Festival, on page 14.

Contents

06 This Month

10 All About You

14 What’s On... Special

18 Pets Corner

22 Book Reviews

26 Christadelphian Church

30 Money Matters

34 Ashby Library News

38 Puzzle Page

42 On the Beat

46 Back Chat

50 Behind the Scenes

56 Community Board

62 WI Poem

66 Seasonal Recipes

70 Prize Competition

72 Wordsearch

74 Young Ashby

78 Ashby Health Centre

82 Just 4 Fun

86 Venture Theatre News

90 In Your Garden

96 Storytime

100 Going Places

104 What’s On

110 A Walk in the Forest

114 Ashby Museum News

116 Puzzle Solutions

118 Business Directory

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this month

THERE'S nothing quite like a good sandwich and this month we're not only being treated to the two

week long Ashby Arts Festival but neatly 'sandwiched' into the middle of it is our very own Food and Drink

Festival!

A Tasty Festival Sandwich!

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The Ashby Arts Festival Open

Art and Photography exhib-

itions are open on 24th, 25th

and 26th May at The Royal

Hotel (perfect to combine a

look with your visit to Food

Gusto!) and are open from

10am to 4pm each day, with

a 50p entry fee. Just over the

road at Our Lady of Lourdes

Church is the Cryptic Art

Exhibition, this has the same

opening times and days and

entrance is free. Also free is

the 'Passion for Painting'

exhibition by John (Jaydubya)

Smith which will be on show

at Ashby Library from 10th

May until 7th June.

Look out for the family

treasure hunt trail taking

place in the town centre

during half term week (start-

ing on Saturday 24th May).

Participating retailers will

have window displays dep-

icting a particular Myth or

Legend – search them out,

follow the clues, and you

could win a prize! Entry

forms will be available from

Fair2All in Bath Street, the

Tourist Information Office

and some retailers.

It’s shaping up to

be a great bank

holiday weekend -

have fun, explore

and treat your taste

buds!

On the weekend of 24th and 25th May (the middle weekend of the Arts

Festival), Food Gusto are hosting a two day celebration of local producers

on the Bath Grounds. With four years’ experience of putting together

events that feature hand-picked producers of artisan products the

organisers are confident that

you'll love the Food Gusto

experience.

Each exhibitor is chosen because

of their passion and the quality

of their products. You can

expect to find everything from

chutneys and cheese to meats

and treats plus local wines and

beers to wash it down with.

There'll be plenty of entertain-

ment for all ages, including children's rides, and of course no shortage

of refreshments - tasty treats available on the day include crepes, locally

made ice cream, a hog roast, dipped bananas and much more.

You can quench your thirst with

a variety of local brews at the

beer festival, or perhaps take

home an organic wine from

Grace Dieu Vineyard or delicious

spirits made by traditional

methods and using hedgerow

fruits by Sloeberry Spirits?

Those who'd prefer something a

little less alcoholic can go for

a smooth espresso or cappuccino, or perhaps a traditional afternoon

tea with cake.

The fun starts at 10am on Saturday 24th May and 11am on Sunday 25th

May on the Bath Grounds. Entrance during the day is just £1. On the

Saturday night Gusto Music will feature up and coming bands

along with the Beer Festival and hot food - advance tickets are

needed for this. Priced at £3.50 they can be purchased from

Ashby Tourist Information (01530 411767) or Food Gusto

(01530 411337). During the second day there will also be Live

Music Sunday, in association with Ashby Arts Festival, which will

feature a full day of live music alongside the Food and Drink Festival.

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all about you

MAY is National Share-A-Story

Month; an annual celebration of

the power of storytelling and story

sharing. Sharing stories with your

child:

Strengthens your relationship -

Reading together lets you slow

down and creates some quiet time

in a busy day. Enjoying a book

together brings you closer.

Boosts academic achievements -

Many scientific studies have shown

that children exposed to reading

early in life are more likely to do

well in all areas of education.

Improves basic speech skills -

While you're reading The Gruffalo

for the gazillionth time, your child

is reinforcing the basic sounds that

form language.

Helps with learning to read -

Children aren’t born knowing that

text is read from left to right, or that

the words on a page are separate

from the images. Essential pre-

reading skills like these are among

the major benefits of reading with

your child.

Improves mastery of language -

Toddlers who shared books with

their parents and siblings, develop

a better grasp of the fundamentals

of language as they approach

school age.

Enhances concentration and

discipline - Toddlers may initially

squirm and become distracted

during story time, but gradually

they learn to listen. They develop

self-discipline, longer attention

span, and better memory retention,

which are all valuable skills in

school.

Teaches kids that reading is fun!

Reading with children helps them

see books as an indulgence, not a

chore. Children exposed to reading

are more likely to choose books

over video games, television, and

other forms of entertainment as

they grow older.

Share-A-StoryEditorial by Sarah Davey


what’s on... special

YES, it’s that time of year again – this year’s Ashby Arts

Festival opens on Saturday 17th May and runs through to

Saturday 31st May. The theme is ‘Myths and Legends’ and

big boards will be brightening up the town once more – see how many you can spot! Here is a run-down

of just some of the great events that you can enjoy. For details on where to see the festival galleries and

exhibitions plus more information on the food and drink festival please see page 6. Events are bookable

at Ashby Tourist Information on North Street (01530 411767) except where indicated otherwise. For a full

programme of events see www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk or call in at Ashby Tourist Information.

17th MayOpening Event in Rushtons Yard withAshby African Drummers playing at10am in Rushtons Yard and Mike’sOpen Mic running from 11am to3pm. Other FREE entertainment inand around town includes DigitalStorytelling, (a series of 3 minutefilms showing continuously) at StHelen’s Cottage, St Helen’s Churchfrom 10am to 3pm, a mini craft fair atAshby Library from 10am to 1pm andWay of the Wyrd Morris Dancersappearing in town.

Viennese Music Evening with AshbyConcert Band. 7pm to 9pm at HolyTrinity Church. Ticket £10 adults or£7 children.

Cassy Kindly Storytime with author,Mandy Ward at Ashby Library, 11am.Cost £1 per child, please pre-book atAshby Library.

18th MayRed Leicester Choir at Ashby Library,from 7.30pm to 9pm. Cost £4.

Adult Silk Screen Workshops atManor House School with artist ZoePotter. Times are 9am to noon or1pm to 4pm. Please contact Zoe on07754 977796 or via email [email protected] to book. Cost£30 including all materials.

19th MayClassical Guitar Recital at AshbyLibrary, 7.45pm to 9pm. Cost £3.

20th MayWW1 Severn & Somme Film at AshbyLibrary, 7.30pm to 8.50pm. Story ofWW1 poet Ivor Gurney. Cost £5.

21st MayBlues & Country Music at AshbyLibrary, 7.45pm to 9pm. Cost £5.

22nd MayDr Len’s Jazz & Blues Band toetapping rhythm and blues at AshbyLibrary, 7.45pm to 9.15pm. Cost £5.

23rd MayYouth Theatre Double Bill at AshbyVenture Theatre, 7pm to 9pm.

Kegworth Players Youth Arts perform‘Black Adder Goes Forth’, CaptainCook and Chorus Theatre perform‘Lost Things’. Cost £5.

Ukulele Workshop and Concert startsat 10am, FREE concert at noon.Workshop cost £4, book with AshbyLibrary.

How to Improve Your Home Movies –professional film maker David Wilfordhelps you make the most of yourphone, or tablet video camera. AshbyLibrary, 2pm to 4pm. Cost £4.

Poetry for Today with Dave Reeves.7.30pm to 9pm at Ashby Library.Cost £5.

24th & 25th MayFood Gusto Food & Drink Fair from10am to 4pm on the Bath Grounds.Entry £1

24th MayFolk in the Library at Ashby Library,2pm to 4pm. Zouch Acoustic Clubhost a ‘singers welcome’ afternoon.Cost £2.

The Frog & The Princess at AshbyBaptist Church, 4pm to 5pm.Suitable for 4 years and over. Cost £3.

Mellow Baku and her Hot Jazz Bandat Venture Theatre, 8pm. Cost £9.

25th MayGirl with a Book at Ashby Library,6.30pm to 8pm. The story of Malalathe girl who defied the Taliban plusQ & A session with writer Nick Wood.Cost £6.

27th MayPoetry for Children at Ashby Library,10.30am to 12.30pm. Workshop forunder 11’s accompanied by an adult.Cost £2 per child.

Ashby Rising Stars at Ashby Library,2pm to 4pm. Local films set duringthe English Civil War. FREE, limitedplaces, please book.

An evening with Ashby Writers Clubat Ashby Library, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.Myths and Legends by local writers.Cost £4.

28th & 29th MayUnder 16’s Rock School at AshbyAcademy of Rock. Release your innerrock star! Cost £25.

Classical Concert from students andteachers of Ashby Music School. AtAshby Library, 7pm to 8pm. Cost £4,book at Ashby Library.

29th MayChildren’s Art Workshop at ManorHouse School, 9am to 3pm. Mythsand Legends mask making. Pleasecontact Zoe on 07754 977796 or viaemail to [email protected] to book.Cost £25 including all materials.

How to self-publish an ebook –assistance from published authors atAshby Library, 2pm to 4pm. Cost £4,book at Ashby Library.

An Evening with Bill Caddick folkconcert at Ashby Library, 7pm to9.45pm. Cost £6.

30th MayPlay in a Day with Chorus Theatre. AtAshby Baptist Church, 10am to6.30pm plus performance. For 8 to13 years old. Cost £10.

Book Monsters Children’s Workshopat Ashby Library, 10am to 11.30am.Monster themed crafts for 5 to 10years old, with Di Lorriman. FREE,limited places, please book.

Learn to Flatpick at Ashby Library,2pm to 4pm. Improve your guitarplaying with Guy Rogers. Cost £7.

Song of the Soar film and live musicat Ashby Library, 7.30pm to 10pm.Cost £6.

31st MayFolk, Poetry, Monologues andStorytelling at Ashby Library,10.30am to 12.30pm with ZouchAcoustic Club and guest storytellers.Cost £2.

Intimate Eva Cassidy at AshbyVenture Theatre, 7pm to 10.30pm.A superb tribute by Lesley Curtis.Cost £10.

OUR pets are special to us, so thedecision to allow someone else tolook after them can be a difficultone. Sometimes however, becauseof work or ill health, we may needto. Our worries about giving thisresponsibility to someone else canbe eased however, if we take carefulsteps when choosing a pet sitter ordog walker.

Try to seek out professionals who have beenrecommended. Ask others for their suggestionswhen you take your dog to the park or to the vet.If you don’t have anyone who can make arecommendation, take a look at the register held by theNational Association of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. TheAssociation is dedicated to promoting professionalismand ethical standards within the pet sitting industry.They have a Code of Practice for their members and youcan also read reviews on their website.

Seeing the person handle your pet can be verycomforting. If your dog is to stay at the pet sitter’sproperty, you will want to visit to ensure the environment

is suitable. These meetings will also giveyou a chance to question the carer andcheck on their knowledge andexperience.

Your pet sitter or dog walker shouldcreate a written record of yourcontact details and your pet’sneeds and note down your vets.If they are to take your dog forwalks, you will need to discuss

frequency, locations, and whetherthey can let your dog off its leash.

Do tell them if your dog has any bad habits.

The pet carer should ask you to sign a contractconfirming the arrangements and the terms andconditions. You will want to check that they have relevantinsurance. If they will be coming to your home to lookafter your pet or to take them for a walk when you arenot in, you may also want to see a Criminal Recordscheck.

If both parties are fully advised, there should be nosurprises and the service will be better because it istailored to your pet’s needs.

pets corner

Taking care of your best friend


book reviews

the darling buds of may...H.E. Bates

Get yourself some scones, clottedcream and jam and settle down with anice cuppa. This is the story of theinfectiously joyful and downrightgorgeous Larkin family. If ever therewas a couple with a lust for life, it’s Maand Pa, who are just brimming over withunbridled enthusiasm for each other,their growing and extended family, andthe idyllic rural setting they inhabit. It’sall apple and strawberry pickingcombined with family life and love.H.E. Bates’ love of the Englishcountryside just exudes from the pages,bringing sunshine, even in the pouring rain.

A Kestrel for a Knave... Barry Hines

To Yorkshire now, and a coming of age tale of love and respectbetween a boy and his bird of prey. Billy Casper’s life is far from the rural idyll ofthe Larkin family. It’s a tough existence in the mining town of Barnsley and hestruggles to find any joy in his world at all. His life is transformed when he takesKes under his wing, so to speak. Billy learns how to train and care for his bird inthis gritty and poignant novel that’s been a classroom favourite for years. Escapingto the surrounding rolling hills enables both bird and boy to soar. It’s a fantasticnovel and one that will stay with you for a long time.

Swallows and Amazons... Arthur Ransome

Life is going swimmingly for the Walker children, aka the ‘Swallows’, until theycome across the ‘Amazons’: the fearsome Blackett sisters.

John, Susan, Titty and Roger must stand their ground on Wild Cat Island asadventures abound in this classic tale. Set in the Norfolk Broads across aglorious summer holiday, it’s a story about growing up, and life on the ‘highseas’. This is what the six week break was created for; it’s time to escape andlive out an alternative life where the children rule the waves and the grown-upsare nowhere to be seen.

Cold Comfort Farm ... Stella Gibbons

Newly-orphaned Flora Poste uproots and moves to rural Sussex to live with herrelatives. And what a bunch of oddballs they are! The Starkadders are a familyin crisis and Flora’s arrival at Cold Comfort Farm couldn’t have been timedbetter. She wastes no time in whipping them into shape with her own brandof common sense, resourcefulness and her willingness to boss other peoplearound. This is a brilliant comic novel that will make even your family seem normal.

When Shakespeare wrote,

‘Rough winds do shake the

darling buds of May,’ it’s highly

unlikely he was picturing Ma and

Pop Larkin and a ‘perfick’

lifestyle in the rural southern

counties of England. Comparing

your love with a summer’s day

though goes hand in hand with

ripening apples in the orchard,

meadows of wild flowers

blossoming and our love affair

with the lush, green pastures of

early summer. Here are a

handful of novels to spark the

romance of this often

tempestuous relationship with

our landscape.

The Countryside is Calling


www.ashbychurch.co.uk

Given the recent floods,

we could be forgiven for

feeling an affinity with Noah – in fact it’s probably

the perfect time to launch a film about ‘the’ flood!

Away from Russell Crowe, the media hype and the

‘Hollywood-isation’ surrounding the film, the Biblical

narrative describes an event that really resonates

with our lives and the situation we find ourselves in

today.

At the time of the flood people thought Noah was

mad; how could he believe that the world was going

to end? No matter how often or how clearly he told

them, no-one (apart from his family) believed him –

he was simply ignored and laughed at.

Of course Noah was actually telling the truth. As the

time for the flood drew closer, he would no doubt

have become more and more frantic in trying to

convince everyone that their time was running out.

In a similar way, the Bible contains many clear

messages talking about the fact that Jesus will one

day return. Many passages describe what the state

of the world will be like at that time. We only need to

watch the daily news to see clear signs that His

return is getting close. The key is to recognise that,

just as in the days of Noah, the opportunity we have

to respond is simply running out.

If you’ve seen the film you’ll have seen the distress

of those who ignored Noah and left it too late. We

too have a deadline that we must be careful not to

miss. Surely none of us want to be like the people in

the time of Noah, banging on the door of the ark

trying in vain to get in? Let’s not miss the boat. Why

not read the Bible today and find out for yourself the

lifeline God is offering you?

Useful passage to look up: Matthew ch24 verses

37-44.

Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby

www.ashbychurch.co.uk


As in the days ofNOAH...

money matters

AT Bleathwood we know when itcame to writing an article for ‘AshbyLife Money Matters’ last year wehad regularly touched on thesubject - Retirement Planning – sowe decided a month ago to look atother subjects. We thought aboutSavings, Inheritance Tax and eventhe New Workplace Pension, thenwe had the budget and its proposedchanges to Retirement Planning, sowhat could we do?

We have to say we really welcomethe changes announced in the budget. The proposedchanges are radical and we feel sure we will not beseeing an influx of Lamborghinis roaming the streetsof the UK.

Referring back to our previous articles you will note wehave mentioned more than once the extensive optionsavailable when someone looks to retire and thesuggested new ideas have only added more questionswhich need answers. Also our Chancellor has beenvery clear it is vital to seek advice when making thosedecisions. We have already found out that these newideas on how you can access your pension has not onlystimulated the Retirement Solutions market, but hasstarted to encourage more people to ask the questionsabout saving within a Pension Plan and access, ratherthan putting it off.

So what did the budget propose?

• From April 2015 people will be able to access theirWhole Pension Pot, you may be charged at yourmarginal tax rate.

• Those using Drawdown (taking income directly fromthe pension plan) can now take up to 150% of anequivalent annuity

• Trivial Pension Rules - If your total pension pot is£30,000 or less then you can take it all out now (andpay tax at your marginal rate on the balance after

tax free cash)

• Proposal to cut the 55%Tax Rate set on the balanceof a pension fund deathbenefits

• The ban on transfers ofPublic Sector PensionPlans and it is alsoconsidered this ban maybeplaced on similar PrivateSector schemes

Do we consider this is theend for Annuities? NO,

why? Because those who do save for retirement are stillfocused on ensuring their money provides them withan income to live. So in some circumstances Annuitieswill still be the right option.

There are also proposals on changing the dates whenyou can access your pension in the future and this willbe potentially linked to 10 years before your StateRetirement Age.

The Budget also announced changes to ISA’s, so wewill now have a new simple ISA called NISA with evenmore flexibility and a higher allowance. The ability tomove NISA from Cash to Stocks & Shares and back toCash offers savers many more options.

Also you have a boost in savings option throughNational Savings, increase in Premium Bondsallowance with bigger prizes and new PensionerSavings Bonds later in the year, with attractive savingsrates.

We consider this budget produced some fascinatingchanges. It has offered those who plan for Retirementand take steps to save, greater options, but also it hasadded further layers of complexity. The need foradvice is even more relevant following this budget. Wecan only suggest you take steps and seek trulyindependent financial advice before you make anydecisions following these proposed changes.

‘Budget’ Retirement Planning

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.


ashby library news

You can always expect a warm welcome at AshbyLibrary. Join for free to use the computers andborrow books, DVDs and talking books. We also

do 1-2-1 iPad and computer taster sessions. Comeand chat to us and we will be happy to help you.

OUR REGULAR EVENTS: ‘Wriggly Readers’ and‘Story and Rhymetime’ for children aged 0-5 yearsand their parents and carers. Join us for stories andsongs every Friday morning 10.30am to 11am.

After Story and Rhymetime – fortnightly 11am to noon- come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting placefor new and expectant mums: Free advice andinformation sessions run by the National ChildbirthTrust.

The friendly ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meet every Monday2pm to 4pm. Bring your project and come for a chat.

‘Tiny Talk’ baby signing classes take place everyThursday 9.30am to 10.30am, £5 per session. Pre-booking essential.

The unusual and popular ukulele playing group meetsevery Wednesday 10.00am to 11.30am. £5 persession.

Come and practice Hatha Yoga every Tuesday 7pm to9pm. Contact British Wheel of Yoga qualified instructorLorna Kirk for more details on 01530 416135.

To aid flexibility and ease joints, try Therapeutic Yogaevery Wednesday and the first Friday of every month7pm to 9pm. Contact qualified instructor LizUnderwood for more details on 07812 007202 oremail: [email protected].

Join us on the second Friday of every month 7pm to9pm for a Neals Yard Remedies information andproduct session. Contact Isabel Houghton for details07790 59227, email [email protected].

ALSO, JUST FOR THIS MONTH:

Lunch Time Talk: How to De-Clutter with Judith Morris

Friday 9th May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

£2.50 members, £3 non-members.

Professional organiser, Judith Morris discusses how tode-clutter and organise your home for an easier life.

ASHBY ARTS FESTIVALA complete programme is available at the TouristInformation office. See page 14 for events that willbe hosted and bookable at the library.

For more information or to book please contact

Ashby Library on 0116 3055917 spaces are

limited.


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

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• If possible, make sure that the shed is near to thehouse, or clearly visible from the house.

• Make sure that the door, door frame and walls aresolid and replace any damaged or rotten area withnew sections.

• Often sheds are left unlocked or without anyappropriate security such as padlocks, chains orlighting. By installing these items, you can givebetter protection to your property.

• Replace broken glass panes with laminated glass.Fit windows with grille fixed steel plates insidethe shed.

• Fit key operated window locks on opening windows.If windows are never opened, screw them perman-ently shut from the inside.

• Use metal rings and chains fixed to the shed framewith security screws to enable you to secure yourelectrical items, ladders and tools.

• Fit a battery powered alarm. These can bepurchased from DIY stores and garden centres.

• Make sure your household insurance policy coverstheft from your garden and outbuildings.

PC MARK ARJOOtelephone: 101 voicemail ID: 1667

email: [email protected]

on the beat

Hello everyone...


OVER the last few weeks, we have suffered a numberof shed break ins at various locations over the area:

With this in mind, if you have a shed or out building,I would recommend that you take the following steps:

back chat

IN this month’s article Sarah

Kavanagh from Ashby Osteopathic

Clinic takes a look at some of the

possible causes of pain in the heel

and also how to prevent it.

The heel bone is the largest of the

foot bones. It is designed to form a

firm support for the weight of your

body and to absorb the impact when

your feet hit the ground during running

and walking. Due to the amount of force

that goes through your heel it is not surprising

that heel pain is such a common occurrence.

Although heel pain can be mild and will sometimes

disappear on its own, in some cases the pain persists and

can become a chronic problem. There are a variety of

causes for heel pain. The most common cause is a condition

called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of

the plantar fascia, which causes pain on the underside of the

heel. The plantar fascia works like a very strong rubber band

between the heel and the ball of your foot to form the arch of your

foot. If the band is short, you'll have a high arch, and if it's long,

you'll have a low arch, this is what some people call flat feet. The

later stages of plantar fasciitis can often cause a heel spur, which is

a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia attachment due to a constant

strain on the heel bone. The heel spur does not usually cause pain

but can be a sign of severe plantar fascia problems.

There are a number of things that can predispose you to

developing plantar fascitis. For example:

• A sudden increase in activity such as taking up a new sport or

an unusually long walk in unsuitable shoes. I have noticed an

increase in heel pain due to the recent trend of very flat shoes

for men and women.

• Weight gain, for example during pregnancy (especially as the

ligaments get looser), puts greater pressure on the plantar

fascia.

• Conditions such as over pronation which causes the feet to roll-

in excessively putting greater pressure on the plantar fascia. (This

is often referred to as flat-

footed.) This rolling is caused

by a change to the walking

pattern (for example walking with

toes pointing out) and also in

response to a flattening of the

front part of the foot over the

balls of the feet. Patients may

notice a bunion forming on the

inside surface of their big toe due

to these issues.

• Running on hard pavements

and increasing your hill work can

also cause plantar fasciitis.

Stretching before and after exer-

cise is often neglected yet it is

one of the most important steps

to help prevent injuries and heel

pain. If you are a reasonably

regular runner it is also important

to wear the correct shoe for your

body. Also, stretching the bottom

of the foot, as well as the calf

can significantly reduce strain

throughout the foot. When easing

into a new or increasingly difficult

routine is also important to limit

the amount of sudden pressure

on the foot.

• An inactive lifestyle that is

centred around a desk job will

decrease your calf muscle

flexibility. This can be an under-

lying cause of heel pain. This

leaves you very prone to injury

and aggravation around the heel

with only a slight increase in

activity, such as a sudden dash

for the bus.

by Sarah Kavanagh, Ashby Osteopathic Clinic

www.ashbyosteopath.com

Heal Pain


There are many other causes of pain in and around the heel that we have not discussed. As with

all medical conditions a correct diagnosis is of paramount importance for the appropriate treatment

and management of the condition. For more information on the clinic, to discuss a particular case, or to

book an appointment please call Sarah Kavanagh or Tristan Hill on 01530 440 442 or email

[email protected]. Please feel free to visit www.ashbyosteopath.com.

behind the scenes

Find out a bit more about some of the people who live and work within the

local area – each month we will be interviewing someone from an organisation

or business in Ashby or the surrounding areas. This month...

Barbara RoydsLocal artist and chair of the Ashby Arts Festival organising committee.

What inspired you to become involved with Ashby ArtsFestival? When I moved to Ashby I signed up for Art classesat Ivanhoe College. It was a good way to combine my love ofart with meeting people. Through this I joined Ashby Art Club

and 5 years ago I first painted one of the outdoor boards forthe Arts Festival. Gradually I became more involved with theFestival and when the previous chair of the committeeemigrated to Australia I offered to step in. I’d never been inthat type of position before so there has been a lot to learn.Now, in my second year as chair, I’m enjoying it even more.

What is your favourite local restaurant? The Wheel at Ticknall,they never disappoint. Other favourites are Lakeside at Moiraand, for a coffee, North’s on Bath Street.

Where do you like to go for a day or evening out? I’m fromManchester and go up there and meet friends, and I go overto Hebden Bridge where my sister lives, quite often. I alsoenjoy a trip to the cinema and eating out.

What is your favourite local shop and why? I like Woodlander

on Bath Street and also the Market – especially the flower shopand deli/greengrocers just as you go into the Market hall.

If you could change one thing about the town what would itbe? I’d plant trees within the town centre, in some of the areaswhere the pavements are wider and space is available, to makeit look more like a market town.

If you didn’t live in this area where would you live and why?I don’t think I’d ever leave Ashby but I imagine I’d perhaps likeCornwall for the beaches, freedom and quiet.

What is the best thing that has happened to you recently? Ijust enjoy my life all the time! I love where I live, what I do andespecially the friends I have made since I moved to Ashby.


Volunteers are always being sought to help with thepainting of the big boards and other aspects of the ArtsFestival – anyone interested in getting involved can emailBarbara on [email protected].

Ivanhoe Way Challenge Supporting Wishes 4 Kids

Registration is now open for the 37 mile challenge walk

which takes place in June. This year there will also be the

option of the ‘Half’ Challenge for those who wish to cover

a shorter distance. See www.ivanhoechallenge.co.uk or

call 07751 259489.

Young Entrepreneur Award 2014Win £1000 for your business idea. Are you between 16 and

23 years of age and have a great idea to start a business?

To apply, complete the simple questionnaire from the

website www.nwleiceschamber.co.uk/ye2014. Applications

need to be in no later than 30th June 2014.

Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer GroupDates for May are: New Lount 3rd, 13th and 31st

May. Coleorton Wood 17th and 27th May. Work sessions

start at 10am and usually last for 4 hours. Volunteers

are welcome to come along for all or part of the sessions.

If you are interested in joining the group contact

[email protected] or www.cnlvg.moonfruit.co.uk.

CAP Money courseThe next course will run for three Monday evenings starting

12th May at 7.45pm in The Coffee Lounge at Ashby

Baptist Church, Brook Street. Call 0779 054 2041 or e-

mail [email protected].

Ashby Arts FestivalClosing date to enter paintings into the Art Exhibition at

the Royal Hotel is Friday, 16th May 2014. Closing date to

enter the Photographic Competition is Friday, 9th May

2014. Cash prizes in both competitions! Entry Forms from

Ashby Tourist Information Centre or download from

www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk.

Concordia Choir Concert‘Around the world in 80 minutes’ at Holy Trinity Church,

Ashby on 7th of June. Tickets now available, £8 and £6.50

through Ashby TIC or from the choir on 0758 348 4773.

Charity Fashion Show Toxic Cherry celebrate their 3rd Birthday and raise funds

for Hospice Hope on 27th June. There will be a raffle,

auction, stands from local businesses and live music, all

at The Lyric Rooms. Tickets £10, includes a drink and

buffet - available from Toxic Cherry.

Christian Aid WeekPlease support house-to-house collections and special

events from 11th to 17th May.

Volunteers needed – Girl guidingA range of flexible volunteering opportunities. For further

information call 0800 169 5901, visit www.girlguiding.org.

uk or contact Marie Nevin on 0742 964 0740.

Creative Writing GroupA friendly group for inspiration, discussion and writing.

Meet upstairs at The Vine, Bath Street on Tuesday

afternoons, 2pm to 4pm. £7 per session. Contact Helen

Johnson on 01530 414 247 or email landlocked99

@hotmail.co.uk for further details.

Tara Kadampa Meditation CentreRelaxing meditation and practical advice to help us in our

daily life at Legion House, South Street. Classes from

7.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursdays 1st May to 22nd May

then 5th June to 22nd July. There is no need to book.

Seating is on chairs. Classes cost £5, for further details

contact 01283 732 338 or email [email protected].

Ashby Dementia Support GroupSocial group for dementia sufferers and their carer’s.

Friday afternoons 2pm at La Zouch coffee house. For more

details contact Sue on 01530 414 885.

Ashby Guild of Artists Spring Art Exhibition at Ticknall Village Hall DE73 7JW.

May 24th, 25th and 26th from 10am to 5pm (11am Sun).

Entry 50p donation to charity. Free parking. Refreshments.

Ashby Open Gardens 2014 Visit the open gardens on 7th and 8th June to find a wide

variety of design and planting ideas to inspire you. Entry

is by a ‘Passport’ (£3 per adult), available from the Tourist

Information Centre, North Street or Posh Pantry, Rushtons

Yard, Market Street from 1st June or from any of the open

gardens on the day. Details of the open gardens can be

found at www.ashbyopengardens.co.uk or call 01530 413

225. All proceeds from sale of passports will be donated

to Cancer Research UK.

NCT Nearly new sale Moira Village Hall on 14th June 2014. To sell or

volunteer for the day contact Emma on

[email protected].

Clockwise Credit UnionClockwise Credit Union is a not-for-profit community bank.

The Measham office is now at Coalville Library open

Friday’s between 9.30am to noon. For further information

see www.clockwise.coop or call 0116 242 3900.

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council

Calendar of Meetings

Annual Town Meeting on the 12th May, Annual Town

Council Meeting and Councillor Surgery on 19th May, to

arrange an appointment contact the Town Council on

01530 416961 or email [email protected].

Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is

a slot for public questions. Meetings take place at Legion

House, South Street and start at 6.30pm.

community board

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WI poem


This month we share this lovely

poem from Ashby Castle WI

member, Mary Tuckey.

A number of the local WI

groups held a competition for

members to write a sonnet and

Mary penned the winning entry.

Many thanks to Mary and

Ashby Castle WI for allowing us

to share her sonnet with you:

The Art of BrillianceThe brilliance of a sun kissed raindrop

On the petal of a rose.

Handicapped men reaching the mountain top;

Training, striving, helping – courage grows.

The brilliance of the written word;

Informing, entertaining, inspiring,

Always mightier than the sword.

A mother’s smile – loving, being.

The brilliant, unfailing, starry night sky;

Twinkling, encircling, glowing.

Art - portraying, picturing why?

Our beautiful, terrible world – defining,

Meaningful, indescribable,

Indefinable, incomprehensible.

seasonal recipes

GET STARTED

1 Chop the aubergine into large chunks (about 1inch / 2.5cm across). Heat ½ tbsp oil in a largenon-stick pan, and brown half the auberginechunks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side untilgolden brown and crisp all over. Remove to aplate and repeat with another ½ tbsp oil andthe remaining aubergines, then set everythingaside.

2 Add the remaining tbsp oil to the pan with themustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for 30seconds until fragrant. Stir in the onions andcontinue cooking until they are softened andbeginning to brown. Add the dried chillies andspices with a spoonful of the thick coconutmilk from the top of the can. Fry for 1 minutemore. Add the remaining coconut milk,tomatoes and half a can of water. Simmer for25 to 30 minutes until thick and saucy.

3 Stir in the chickpeas and aubergines. Continuesimmering for 5 minutes or so, until everythingis hot and the aubergines are tender. Servewith rice or warm naan bread.

GET STARTED

1 Preheat the oven to 1900C/fan 1700C/ gas

mark 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with 12

paper muffin cases. Cut the rhubarb stems in

half lengthways then chop into 1cm pieces.

2 Sift the flour and baking powder into a large

bowl and stir in the sugar and orange zest.

Make a well in the centre.

3 Whisk together the butter, milk and eggs and

pour into the well. Stir until just combined but

don’t over-mix. Gently fold in the rhubarb and

stem ginger.

4 Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin

cases. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25

minutes, or until risen, golden and just firm to

the touch. Sprinkle with the crystallized

orange peel, if liked. Serve warm or cold.

YOU WILL NEED

• 2 aubergines

• 2 tbsp sunflower oil,plus extra to serve, ifyou like

• 1 tbsp brown or blackmustard seeds

• 10-12 curry leaves,plus extra to serve, ifyou like

• 2 onions, finelychopped

• 2 dried chillies,chopped

• 4 tsp garam masala

• 2 tsp groundcoriander

• 2 tsp turmeric

• 400ml can coconutmilk

• 6 tomatoes,quartered

• 400g can chickpeas,rinsed and drained

YOU WILL NEED

• 175g thin rhubarbstalks, trimmed

• 275 g plain flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 125g caster sugar

• 1-2 tsp finely gratedorange zest

• 150g butter, meltedand cooled for 5minutes

• 100ml milk

• 2 medium eggs,beaten

• 1 large piece stemginger, finely chopped

• Chopped crystallizedorange peel todecorate (optional)

Serves 6 Ready in70 mins

Quick and easy to make these fruity muffins

are ideal for a mid-morning treat. They are

best eaten on the day of making but can be

frozen for up to 2 months – just thaw and

pop in a hot oven for

a few minutes for

that just baked

taste!

Celebrate National

Vegetarian Week

from 19th-25th

May, with our light

and tasty curry

Ginger andRhubarb Muffins


Aubergine &Chickpea Curry

prize competition


ON 7th June Ashby Fake Festival isback in town and music fans are infor a treat again this year. All theaction takes place inside the FakeFestivals marquee on the BathGrounds (so no worries, whateverthe weather!) and with early birdtickets available until 7th May nowis the time to book!

Headlining the Festival this year are

tribute bands Oasish, The Bon Jovi Experience and the

Really Hot Chili Peppers. Support will be from carefully

selected local acts. Fake Festival organisers attend gigs

to assess the talent of local bands and how they would

perform on the big Fake Festival stage. The local line-up

chosen for this year’s festival includes W4, The Decade

Runners, Nuclear Minogue and The Dirty Thursdays.

Fake Festivals are also holding a special three day

festival in September at Thoresby Park, Nottingham. All

those who purchase a ticket to Ashby Fake Festival will

automatically qualify for a free ticket to the Big Fake

Festival at Thorseby Park too - all you need to do is

register your ticket code on the website.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to

see 18 of the best tribute bands, plus

free camping. Tickets for Ashby FakeFestival are available at a variety oflocal outlets (including Ashby Tourist

Information), or online at www.fakefestivals.co.uk.

We have one pair of tickets to give away to a lucky

reader. Just send the name of the one of the acts whowill be appearing at this year’s festival along with your

own name and address either on a postcard to Ashby

Life (FF Competition), Castle House, South Street, Ashby

de la Zouch, LE65 2BR or by email to competition@

ashbylife.co.uk with the subject line ‘FF Competition’

and the first drawn out of the hat after the closing date

will receive a pair of tickets to the Festival. Closing dateis Friday 23rd May 2014.

Win a pair of tickets to Ashby Fake Festival

WIN! A PAIR OF TICKETS

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ashby health centre

PLEASE find information on ourprocesses for dealing with test resultsand busy afternoons below. We hope thishelps you understand how we deal witheach of these situations.

Test ResultsEach day our doctors review the

results of patients’ tests which are

sent back to the practice. Unfor-

tunately we don’t have the staff

capacity to ring you with your

results. Therefore please ring us

(after 11am) to find out your

results a few days after your

test unless you are told it will

take longer. The receptionists

will either tell you your result is

“normal no action” or that the “doctor would

like to speak to you”. If it is the latter it is much better

if the doctor who requested the test discusses the

results with you and so the receptionist will offer to

make you an appointment with this doctor. There is

no need to speak to the on-call doctor the same day.

If it is urgent for you to be seen when the results

come back, we will get in touch with you. All

other results can wait a few

days until the doctor has an

appointment. Thank you for your

co-operation with this.

On-call in the afternoon During the afternoon, if we are out

of appointments but you feel your

medical problem is urgent for that

day, the receptionist will arrange for

the on-call doctor to phone you to

give you advice or ask you to come

down at a time when they can see you.

Please don’t pop down to the surgery

hoping for an appointment because the

on-call doctor may be out visiting a

patient or dealing with other urgent

cases and you could have a very long

wait. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

MONTHLY UPDATE


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venture theatre news

THIS month we talk to Nicola

Harvey about her experiences of

being an actor at The Venture

Theatre. Nicola has been with us

since 2009. Her first role was a

minor character in ‘Trivial Pursuit’.

She remembers “The play was set

in summer time so I had to wear a

short dress with no sleeves but we

were rehearsing during October

and November and I was freezing!

During one scene, we were having

a barbeque. I was holding a drink

and I was nervous as well so I

couldn’t stop shaking!”

Nicola has a photographic memory

so finds learning lines easy but

actors are often required to put on

different accents so how

does she learn them? “I don’t know.

I just can do it but some are easier

than others.” She told us the

cockney accent she needed to do

for Eliza in Pygmalion was the most

difficult she has tackled to date.

Another important requirement is

the ability to cope with disasters on

stage! Mrs deWinter in Rebecca

was Nicola’s first leading role and

on one night she was supposed to

be putting roses in a vase when

there was a power cut and all the

lights went out. “They went off on my

line as well so I was thinking, do I carry

on or what?”. She did carry on, in

the dark for about two minutes “But

it seems like a lifetime when you’re on

stage!” By a funny coincidence, the

next line for the other character on

stage at the time was “I’ve got to go

and sort the lighting out.”

Nicola told us she’d already played

her ‘dream role’ which was Eliza in

Pygmalion but she would also like to

have the chance to play a really

strong female in a Shakespeare

play such as Lady Macbeth or

Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing.

“I’d like to play someone really nasty,

something I could really get my teeth

into!”

To read more about Nicola’s life on

stage please visit our website at

ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk.

Bringing you the latest news from The Venture Theatre,

Ashby Dramatic Society

An Actor’s Role


in your garden

BEAUTIFUL bluebells - this iconic plant which is

slow to establish is indicative of ancient woodlands.

You can see woodland glades jewelled in the iconic

rich bold blue flowers very locally in

woodland walks around Ashby and

particularly Several Woods near

Hartshorne has a heart lifting

display.

A superb private garden open

to the public with a wonderful

bluebell display jewelling the

beech woodland and cam-

ellia walk is Renishaw Hall

gardens. It is so worth the 50

minute car journey north into

Derbyshire. To awaken your desire

to visit this garden, picture not just

the bluebell carpeted woodland areas, but

imagine a garden that envelops you with

perfection and beauty from the blue delphinium

borders to a white garden, a secret garden and the

most immaculately trimmed high yew hedges you

may ever see. It is just one of those special gardens

that you will want to race round and see all at once

and then go round again and again.

The success of this garden may be in the designed

framework. Magnificent rare trees, the exquisite

grouping of plants and colours and also the views

make it special. Friendships with famous 20th

century garden designers who visited this garden

and imparted their opinions may also be a reason it

ought to be considered as being up there with

Sissinghurst and the best of the rest.

A romantic air swamps this garden. Perhaps this

is a place with heart and soul because it so clearly

reflects that the owners of Renishaw, the Sitwell

family generations and the garden team

personally care. They are dedicated to

continuing the excellence of the

garden, making changes where

needed or when nature dictates. I

can’t quite put my finger on it, but

it is perhaps the fusion of Italian

and Englishness that exudes

romance and exhilaration.

There is a new laburnum tunnel,

unusual and unique in the way

it loops around, which was

suggested and designed

by head gardener

David Kesteven. His

knowledge, perfection

for detail, and joy at

being there is an asset

to the estate. You are

sure to be inspired and

some of the plants in the

garden can be purchased at their

plant sales shop. The website for opening times is

www.renishaw-hall.co.uk or call 01246 432310.

Happy gardening.

FrancescaEmail [email protected]

Photograph courtesy of Renishaw Hall

RHS Show Garden Medalist, Francesca Sinclair, looks at how to make the most of your

garden and garden jobs for this time of year. Francesca offers a full garden design service

- find out more at www.francescasinclair.co.uk

GARDENING JOBS FOR MAY:

1 Hoe and hand weed borders and vegetable plots

2 Plant summer hanging baskets

3 Harden off summer bedding by opening cold frames

in the day

4 Thin out directly sown annuals

5 Successionally sow salad crops

6 Sow sweetcorn and French runner beans, cauliflowers,

sprouting broccoli and leeks

7 Put straw under strawberries

8 Stake and keep staking those perennials which will fall

over such as delphiniums

9 Cut lawns weekly and remember a high nitrogen feed

10 Weather can still be unpredictable so watch out for frosts

Bluebells, Renishaw and Romance



As Cassie walked up College Street

she was accompanied by the un-

settling feeling she had forgotten

something.

She was still in a bad mood with

Mum for not allowing her to wear

high heels, and Bethany for crying

because she wasn’t invited to the

party.

Bethany was a strange kid. Her

current obsessions were blowing

out birthday candles and

answering the phone. Cassie could

tolerate the candle blowing, but the

phone answering was too much,

especially when a boy called for her.

Mum encouraged Bethany, saying

she was the perfect device for

getting rid of both cold callers and

boys.

So Cassie had told Bethany that

once you’re a teenager you don’t

have candles anymore and Bethany

had cried even louder and vowed

never to become a teenager. The

last thing Cassie heard as she

slammed the front door was Mum

saying, “One teenager in the house is

quite enough, thank you”.

Spots of rain splashed onto the

pavement. She’d spent ages straight-

ening her hair and now she was going

to arrive at the party looking like an

otter.

With horror, she remembered what

she had forgotten. She had borrowed

Mum’s straighteners without asking

and left them lying on her bedroom

carpet; even worse, they were still

switched on.

The carpet would be melted. The

straighteners would be ruined. Mum

was going to be furious. Her life

wouldn’t be worth living. There had to

be a way out of this.

A devious thought crept into Cassie’s

head. She had always forbidden

Bethany from going in her bedroom

but today she might make an

exception. She pulled out her phone

and dialled home.

As expected, after a few rings,

Bethany picked up.

“Is Mum there?”. Cassie whispered.

“No”. Bethany said.

“Can you do me a favour?”. Cassie

asked.

“Okay”. Her four year old voice

sounded even younger on the phone.

“Go into my room and very carefully

un-plug Mummy’s straighteners”.

Even as she spoke Cassie knew this

was a terrible idea. “I’ll bring you back

some cake if you don’t tell Mum”. This

bribe did not make her feel any

better.

“Mummy said I’ve got to stay in the

lounge”. Bethany said.

“Where is Mum?”. Cassie asked.

“She’s in the loft”. Bethany answered.

“What’s she doing up there?”.

“She’s gone to get the candles”,

Bethany said, “I’m allowed to blow

them out later”.

“Okay, so while she’s up there, sneak

into my room”. Cassie continued.

“No. I’m waiting for the candles”.

Bethany insisted and hung up.

Cassie stamped her feet in fury. The

melting carpet would be beginning to

smell. Mum could discover the

straighteners at any moment.

Cassie looked at her watch. The

party was about to start.

She should turn off her phone, go

to the party, and by the time she

got home Mum might have calmed

down. She would be grounded

forever but at least she wouldn’t

miss the party. She groaned, and

looked down at her feet.

Ten minutes later Cassie burst

through her own front door.

“Only me!”. She yelled, dashing

upstairs, “Forgot something!”. She

flicked her bedroom light on. The

bulb had gone. Cassie cursed and

dropped to her knees, feeling

gingerly around on the carpet for

the straighteners. When she finally

closed her fingers around them they

were completely cold. The carpet was

undamaged.

“The power’s been off since you left”.

Mum called, “Do you want a candle?”.

“No need!”. Cassie stealthily returned

the straighteners to Mum’s dressing

table and skipped back downstairs.

She was out the front door, on her

way to the party once more; grateful

she wasn’t wearing high heels.

candles

Jackie Brewster

storytime

going places

From the air, Croatia’s coastline is breathtakingly

beautiful as deep, emerald pine woods descend to

the shore, then white stone beaches and islands

sparkle before the bright sapphire blue of the

Adriatic sea hits your eyes. This is Croatia’s wow

factor. For many years the tourist board has used

the slogan “the Mediterranean as it once was”. It’s a perfect

description of this amazing little country of 1,244 islands

of which approximately 50 are inhabited.

There are few destinations less than a three hour flight from

the UK that offer the diversity of Croatia. Many visitors

head for the coast and islands where the pristine waters of

the Adriatic are some of the cleanest in the world. More

than 130 beaches and marinas have been awarded the

coveted Blue Flag status. This new country became

independent in 1991, and joined the European Union last

year. It has a long and colourful history as Liburnian,

Illyrian and other tribes, the Romans, Venetians.

Hungarians and Ottomans have all left their cultural stamp.

In some places, tiny stone houses and temples are still

standing from Illyrian times and national treasures also

include Roman relics, medieval walled cities, churches,

basilicas, palaces and temples in styles from Byzantine to

Baroque. Exquisite stone carvings are seen on buildings in

even the smallest cobbled streets. Quaint villages and

towns usually lead to a hidden cloister here or a beautiful

piazza there. Simply stunning.

So what of contemporary Croatia? Croatians on the coast

enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle with the flair and charm

of the Italians just across the water. Customs such as the

afternoon siesta in summer and the ‘corsa’ evening walk

are all here, as are festivals of dance, music and tradition

using the open-air treasures as a stage.

Service is usually of a high standard in even the

simplest of restaurants and many of the world’s

brand names are available in quality shops and

stores. Temperatures in July and August, the

hottest months, are 28 to 32°C. May, June and

September are usually sunny and between 22 to

25°C, April and October are often around a

pleasant 16 to 21°C and nights can be a little

cooler. The sea usually remains warm until mid-

October. Water is of high quality and is drinkable

everywhere.

Croatia is closer than you think too. Flight times

are short. Birmingham or East Midlands to

Dubrovnik is approximately 2 hour 45 minutes,

Birmingham to Split or Pula is 2 hour 30

minutes and London

to Pula, Rijeka and

Zagreb is usually two

hours.

Wherever you choose

on the coast or

islands, less than a

two hour drive inland

will take you into a

different world of national parks, forests,

waterfalls, mountains and rural traditions. We

strongly recommend taking some excursions or

hiring a car to explore. Driving on Croatia’s

uncrowded roads is a breeze.

The breathtakingly beautiful Croatian Adriatic

Get ready to be overwhelmed because the

Croatian coast and her islands are beautiful

beyond belief. The sea and everything and

anything ‘maritime’ is part of the Croatian soul

and locals are constantly talking about their

boats, telling tales of the sea and so on. It is the

mix of a dramatic coastline with over 1000

islands, the pristine state of the sea itself (Blue

Flag International and the late Jean Jacques

Cousteau are worthy referees!) and the vivid

colours – one moment deep sapphire blue, the

next a kind of turquoise aquamarine - that make

the Croatian Adriatic so very special.

There are a number of cruises to choose from –

from a Deluxe cruise to casual cruises or the

more lively Vitality cruise with plenty of activity

to keep you busy.

Pop in to Villair Travel at 1 Bath Street Corner,

Ashby to find out more or call them on 01530

413055.


THIS month Villair Travel, on Bath Street Corner in

Ashby, tell us a little more about the beautiful holiday

destination of Croatia.

Welcome to Croatia

what’s on...

1st MayPub quiz – in support of CAP debthelp in the National Forest. ThePlough, Ashby at 9pm. Entry £1.

Ashby Castle WI – Resolution meetingfollowed by entertainment. Congreg-ational Church, Kilwardby Street at2pm. There is a small fee for visitorsand refreshments are available. Formore info, call Lesley on 01530 455957.

1st May to 3rd MayVenture Theatre – ‘Fish out of Water’,a holiday farce by Derek Benfield.Curtain up 7.30pm, tickets availablefrom Ashby TIC.

2nd MayCentury Theatre at Snibston – ‘TheRailway Man’ (15). True story of EricLomax's experience as a POW. Starts7.30pm, tickets £3.50 pay on thedoor. Tel: 01530 278 444.

Christian Aid quiz at Holy TrinityChurch Hall. Teams of up to 6 people(go as a team, or join others on thenight). Snacks and soft drinksprovided, or bring a bottle and glassesif you wish. From 7.30pm. Tickets £5from Frank Bedford. Tel. 01530 467183.

Christian Aid – ‘Coffee and Super-Soup Lunch/Puddings Day’, BaptistChurch, Brook Street, Ashby (coffee10am to noon, lunch noon to 2pm).

3rd MayAshby Museum Kids’ Club – ‘YoungHistorians’ at Ashby Museum, NorthSt., Ashby from 1 to 2pm. Free entry.

French Market – 9am to 5pm in BrookStreet. See page 10 for details.

Vintage Fair – with over 40 stalls.From 10am to 3pm at Hood ParkLeisure centre, North Street, Ashby.See www.curlymagpie.co.uk.

4th MayVolunteering opportunities –Conservation launch event atDonisthorpe Woodland Park with PeterWood, from 10am to 3pm. Places arelimited so you will need to book inadvance. Tel: 0116 305 5000 or [email protected]. See www.leics.gov.uk/country_parks_volunteering

6th May Ashby Royal British Legion – branchMeeting at 7pm followed by anillustrated talk about the history of theNational Arboretum, starting around8pm. Members of the public are

welcome to attend. Legion House,South Street, Ashby. Entry £1donation. Tel: 01283 220 534 [email protected].

Holy Trinity Playgroup CoffeeMorning – Join parents of Holy Trinityplaygroup children at Holy TrinityChurch from 9.15am to 11.00am.Please feel free to bring along any littleones, there will be plenty of toys toplay with.

7th MayBradgate Flower Club – “Back to theFuture”. See what lies behind thecreative genius of the flower arranger,special open meeting at 7.30pm.Groby Community College (off RatbyRoad LE6 0GE). Visitors and guestsare welcome - entry fee of £8, payableat the door. More details from LilianColeman Tel: 0116 236 3191.

7th to 10th MayVenture Theatre – ‘Fish out of Water’,a holiday farce by Derek Benfield.Curtain up 7.30pm, tickets availablefrom Ashby TIC.

8th MayFriends of the Burton Wurlitzer – Aconcert of Theatre Organ Music atBurton Town Hall. Starts 2pm, doorsopen 1.30pm. This concert is free toeverybody who lives in a residentialhome, or in warden aided accomm-odation and their carers’. Free carparking permits may also be available.The rest of the public are welcome butwe do ask for a donation (suggestedfigure £4). www.friends-of-the-burton-wurlitzer.org.uk.

NW Leicestershire & Rutland WildlifeTrust – A visit to Gibraltar PointLincolnshire. Ring Jim Footitt on01530 262 389 to book a place.

10th MayNewbold Heritage Group Exhibition –Industry in and around NewboldColeorton from 1700’s to 2010. 10amto 4pm at Newbold School Annex,School Lane, Newbold ColeortonLE67 8PF.

Plant Sale at Ashby MethodistChurch 10am to 2pm. Refreshments.

11th May Ashby Bowls Club – Bowls 4 Fun openday. 2pm at the Green, on BathGrounds, Ashby. Please wear flatsoled heelless leisure shoes while onthe green. This year is the 125th yearof bowling at Ashby Bowling Club. Call

Paul on 01530 417 747 or go towww.ashbybowlsclub.co.uk for furtherinformation.

Calke Abbey – ‘Pop up WeddingVillage’ at Calke Abbey, Ticknall,Derbyshire from 10am to 3pm.Tickets £3, see www.popupweddingvillage.co.uk.

12th MayCharnwood Flower Guild – 'Love is inthe Air' a demonstration with flowersby Liz Bishop at the Adult School,Bridge Road, Coalville, LE67 3PW at7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £5.

Ashby History Society – A talk on"Fashion from 1930’s to the Dior newlook" by Mary Tuckey at the MethodistChurch Rooms, Burton Road, Ashby at7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £2. Fordetails contact 01530 415 654.

13th May Ashby Civic Society - AGM followed bycheese and wine plus a talk from ChrisYeomans on Ashby’s old cattle market.7.30pm at Legion House, SouthStreet, Ashby. Visitors welcome £2.Refreshments available. More detailsfrom Susanne Tandy 01530 415 654.

Ashby Writers’ Club – Manuscriptevening: members’ own work.7.30pm to 9.30pm at CongregationalChurch, Kilwardby Street, Ashby LE652FQ. Visitors welcome at a nominalfee of £4 per speaker meeting, £3 percomp/manuscript meeting (includescoffee or tea).

Craft Club at The Beeches, 7pm to9pm. Take your own project or joinpatchwork tuition. For further detailscontact Jilly 0789 186 1378 or [email protected].

14th May Ashby Wine Circle – Presentation byEast Midlands Air AmbulanceServices. Meeting at 7.30pm BrownCourt, Atkinson Road, Westfields,Ashby De La Zouch. LE65 2LZ.

Hicks Lodge to Moira Furnace Walk –A 5 mile walk in the heart of theNational Forest. Please take a snackand drink and wear sturdy shoes andclothing appropriate for the weather.£4 per person (includes entry to MoiraFurnace). Meet 1.30pm at HicksLodge, Willesley Woodside, LE65 2UP.For more details contact Sallie on0779 566 6862 or [email protected].

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15th May Christian Aid Lunch – Enjoy a lunchfor Christian Aid (includes homemadesoup, ham and cheese ploughman’s’,‘posh’ puddings, tea or coffee.), noonto 2.00pm, Methodist Church, BurtonRoad, Ashby (parking at Co-op CarPark).

16th MayNW Leicestershire & Rutland WildlifeTrust – Visit to Grace Dieu Woods.Meet at 7pm in the Bulls HeadCarpark, Thringstone. For moredetails call David Maltby on 01530222 934 or Jim Footitt on 01530 262389.

Ashby Castle Rotary Club Festival ofHymns and Music at HolyTrinityChurch, Kilwardby Street at 7.30pm.An evening of hymns, brass bandmusic and popular songs frommusicals. Hosted by Pam Rhodesfrom BBC's Songs of Praise. Tickets£10 from Ashby TIC and La ZouchRestaurant. Email [email protected] or call 0774 5448836.

Century Theatre at Snibston – Sharpwit and fun with the stand-up star ofRadio 4's ‘Mark Steel's In Town’.Starts 8pm. Tickets £15. Book onlineor call 01530 278 444.

17th MayAshby Farmers Market – 9am to 2pmat Manor House South Street.Bringing you the finest foods from theregion and specialist stalls. Freeparking.

Ashby Macmillian Cancer Support –Concert featuring Fiori Musicali in theGreat Hall at Staunton Harold Hall at7.30pm. Tickets £12/£20, availablefrom Ashby TIC or fiori-musicali.com.A donation will be made to AshbyMacmillian Cancer.

Century Theatre at Snibston – ‘HatsOff To Led Zeppelin’. Winners at theNational Tribute Awards 2013,recreating Led Zeppelin's magicalconcerts. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £16advance, £18 on the door. Book onlineor call 01530 278 444.

Blackfordby Village Hall – Sequenceand ballroom dancing from 8pm to11pm. Admission £3, refreshments,bar and raffle. More details from

01283 213 481 or 01283 819 447.

Spring Choral Concert at St Helen’sChurch, Ashby, 7pm. Featuring St.Helen’s Church and Junior Choirs,Dads and Lads, Burton Road C of EPrimary School Choir, Concordia andJessica Warrey. Tickets £5 includingrefreshments (children free), fromconcert participants or Christian Aidrepresentatives. Car parking at ManorHouse School. All proceeds toChristian Aid. Further informationfrom Sheila Neate, on 01530 414539.

18th MayGreat East Midlands Bike Challenge– Riding for the Disabled AssociationWENLO Group. A 50 mile bikechallenge with alternate 20, 6 and 1mile courses designed for all abilities,for more details call Sarah or Georgeon 0754 415 9948 or see www.great-east-midlands-bike-challenge.co.uk .

Century Theatre at Snibston – ‘TheSecond Minute’. A new play by AndyBarnett. The past meets the presentin this heroic and heart-breaking taleof one soldier's life in World War One.A Nottingham Playhouse rural touringproduction, supported by CentreStage. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £8advance, £10 on the door. Tel: 01530278 444.

21st MayAshby Spa WI - Resolution Meeting atManor House School, South Street,7.30pm. You don’t have to be amember to attend the meeting – thereis a small charge of £3 for visitors.For further details please [email protected].

23rd MayCentury Theatre at Snibston – ‘12Years A Slave’ (15). Winner of 3academy awards, an incredible truestory of a free black man sold intoslavery. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50pay on the door. Tel: 01530 278 444.

24th and 25th MayFood Gusto Food and Drink Festival –see page 98.

24th to 26th May The Sealed Knot – ‘Let the BattleCommence 1644’. A great family dayout at Cattows Farm, NormantonLane, Heather with Europes largest

Re-enactment Society and Charity.See page 67.

Hicks Lodge - Butterfly walks withexperts from Butterfly Conservation.Open to anyone to attend. Meet at10am at the café, bookings notnecessary. Full day field trips with ascheduled lunchtime break. For moredetails call 01530 274 533 or visitwww.forestry.gov.uk/hickslodge.

27th MayAshby U3A – Alan Hopkin talks on‘The history of the Orchestra and itsinstruments.’ Congregational Church,Kilwardby Street, 2pm. All welcome,visitors £1. Bring friends andneighbours, meet U3A members andfind out more.

28th MayAshby Film Nights – ‘Saving MrBanks’ (PG). Stars Emma Thompsonas Mary Poppins author, P.L.Travers,as she tries to resist Walt Disney’stransformation of her famouscreation. The Lyric Rooms, Ashby dela Zouch. Film starts at 7.30pm,doors and bar open at 7pm. Tickets£5 available on the door. Seeashbyfilmnights.wordpress.com.

31st MayIvanhoe College – 1950’s & 1960’sthemed party. Live 50/60’s musicfrom ‘Jukebox Jets’. 7.30pm tomidnight, ticket price £12.50(includes hog roast). Fully licensedbar. Tickets from Ivanhoe Reception,Ashby TIC or The Plough.

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a walk in the forest

Limehouse Dam and Sharps Bottom Wood

This is a really pretty walk at this time of year with bluebells to enjoy along the way. The

route takes in Limehouse Dam and part of the ancient settlement of Daniel Heyes. Those

who walk with four legged friends will need to note that in places dogs need to be on lead

due to livestock and a conservation area. There are also a

number of stiles that may prove difficult for large dogs (our

lab needed to be helped over) though anything smaller than

a lab should be able to squeeze around or under. Allow

around an hour and a half to complete the walk with time

to enjoy the scenery.

Leaving Ashby via Burton Road, continue on over the roundabout at the end of theby-pass. Turn immediately right into Heath Lane and first left into Manchester Lane.Go down Manchester Lane towards Hartshorne, stopping in the car park by the ChurchHall on the right just before the end of the lane (DE11 7ET for Sat Nav users).

Turning right out of the car park, walk past the ChurchHall and take the public footpath immediately alongsideit to the right (1). Follow this path up and along a field edge to a stile tucked in next tothe holly in the hedge ahead. Cross this stile and a further one shortly afterwards,then bear left around the edge of the next field – you will come to a newish stile onyour left, ignore this and continue along the field edge until you come to the stile whichis hidden in the top, left hand field corner (2). Cross over this stile to enter the wildlifesite and proceed straight ahead down the hill to Limehouse Dam. This is the start ofthe conservation area which is home to brown hares

and rare bird species – the area around Limehouse Dam itself is very pretty with afirst bluebell already peeping out when I walked on the last day of March.

Go across the dam and follow the path uphill as it curves right and then left, crossesover a track, and continues straight ahead up a grassy path (quite rutted in places)alongside the conservation area. At the top of this path you will reach a metal gate.Pass through the gate (you may like to take a minute here to study the plaque forDaniel Hayes (3) which is set into the bank in front of you). Turn right immediatelyafter the metal gate and then keep following this track for quite some way. The tracktakes you around the edge of the hillside and as you go along you will first pass overa stile alongside a metal gate and then, a little later, go over two wooden stiles. Stayon the track, bearing gradually left, until you see a yellow footpath arrow - this is

placed on a post to the left of the track but leads over astile on your right (4).

Cross the stile and go downhill along the field edge and across a further stile. Followthe path as it bears right and then left into Sharps Bottom Wood before crossing overa stream. As you go uphill after the stream look for apath and metal swing gate to your right (5). Pass throughthis gate, across a small area of young woodland, andover a wooden stile to enter a field with a pond visibleahead and to the right. Walk straight across this field –as you reach the far side there are two stiles, ignore theone to the left and look for the one straight ahead of youthat has a pond on the far side of it (6). Cross this stilepassing by the pond and then keeping right to follow the

yellow footpath arrow onto a clear track across a field. Keep on this track as it passesover two fields (the tower of St Peter’s Church, Hartshorne will be visible in thedistance). At the end of the fields ignore a path off to the right and remain on thetrack as it bears left and finally emerges onto Manchester Lane. Turn right and followthe pavement for about 50 yards to return to the car park.

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FRIENDS OF ASHBY MUSEUM Many thanks to all who supported our recent concert and coffee morning enabling

us to raise over £300, all of which goes to help the museum. Our next coffee morning is on Wednesday May 14th, when

John Loach will be speaking on his life as a ‘Rookie Cop’. On Saturday 9th August we are holding a Family WWI day at

the museum with activities for children and adults plus refreshments. A date for your diary: Friday 10th October the Ian

Clewes Memorial Quiz at Packington Memorial Hall. Teams of 6 needed.

Due to popular demand, Peter Liddle will begiving another course of six talks - this timeconcentrating on The Romans in Leicestershire.

The classes will run on Thursdays, from 1st May to 5thJune and from 2pm to 4pm. You can book for all six for£30 or pay for individual ones at £6 a session.

A reminder that the exhibition for May and Junecelebrates the 125th Anniversary of Ashby Bowls Club.The museum has recently played host to three otherorganisations. On 1st to 3rd April, it was used by MantleArts of Coalville, which received support from theHeritage Lottery Fund to undertake a project focused onthe life of the pioneering Edwardian parachutist, DollyShepherd. Ashby Museum is its partner in the project,which involves researching, creating and producing a 20to 30 minute audio drama. Interviews to appoint adirector were held at the museum, which stores the DollyShepherd archive. The Friends of Ashby BathGrounds met at the Museum on 2nd April for their firstAGM, and a small display of old photographs of pastactivities on the Bath Grounds was mounted for those

attending. On 10th April, an English Heritage Members’Exclusive Event was held at the museum, when localhistorian Ken Hillier described the life and times of thetown and castle during the Wars of the Roses. Visits weremade to St. Helen's Church and the Castle. Refreshmentswere provided by Patricia Clews.

We are pleased to welcome KUDOS Education(www.kudoseducation.co.uk) on Tuesdays. Their after-school tuition centre opened at the Museum on 29thApril and runs weekly from 4pm to 7pm. Visitwww.ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk for informationabout booking our Ferrers Community Room.

The next Kids’ Club on Young Historians runs from 1pmto 4pm on Saturday 3rd May.

Ashby Museum looks forward to welcoming old and newfriends to its stand at the Moira Canal Festival onSaturday 17th and Sunday the 18th of May.

Our Reminiscence Boxes are still proving to be avaluable resource for local care homes. Please get intouch with the museum if you would like to borrow one.

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