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SILEBY DAYNURSERYFree child places

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Seasonal Recipe

Health & Fitness

Fun Pages

Crossword

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Top Tips

New Cycling Feature

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Poor Eye Sight and Visual Impairment

Themajority of people with blurryvision have this easily resolvedwith the prescribing of appropriateglasses, or sometimes with thehelp of medicines or surgery.Optometrist Mohammed Bhojaniexplains more about those peoplewhomay have low vision...

There are individuals that mayhave reduced vision on one orboth eyes that cannot be improvedwith normal glasses and this iscommonly described as havinglow vision.

Statistics show there are over 6000people in Leicestershire alonethat have been registered as sightimpaired or partially sighted; butit is estimated that there may beover 3000 more that currently havelow vision to the extent that theystruggle to do everyday tasks suchas getting about, cooking, crossingroads safely and reading.

These people may benefit fromsupport and advice, including thesupply of special equipment &training to manage their dailytasks better, thereby reducing thefeeling of distress, isolation andfrustration.

The degree of this visual problemvaries between individuals anddepends on their own particulareye condition. There is now ahuge range of low vision aidsavailable, from simple handmagnifiers through to telescopesand the latest electronic devices.

Optometrists can offer free NHSeye tests to those people who havebeen registered as sight impaired.Specialist optometrists can alsooffer advice on lighting and supplyappropriate devices as well asorganise referral to freerehabilitation services, freehome assessments and support, aswell as referral to other healthcareprofessionals if necessary.

If you feel that you or a familymember would benefit from an eyeexam and appropriate guidanceor referral, please contact us on01509 416800 (Barrow Practice)or 01509 414151 (Quorn Practice)for an appointment or for moreinformation.

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To Autumn... Season of Mists and - er, hmm!

It’s a pretty safe bet that when John Keats wrotehis ode “To Autumn” in September 1819 they’d hada far, far better summer than the one just gone.My outdoor tomatoes have failed miserably thisyear andmy tallest sunflower was a good footshorter than the ones I’ve grown in previoussummers. Keats asks, rhetorically, “Where are thesongs of Spring?” and somight we!

When Soar Valley Life first bounced upon your doormat sevenmonths ago, back on that April “morning unaware... while thechaffinch sang on orchard bough...” (Robert Browning) theoutlook promised a fair and fine summer. But it seems now tohave leap-frogged straight through to mid-Autumn, with onlythe odd sunny day as a token memory.

But, inclement summers aside, your Soar Valley Life grows inleaps and bounds. We’re now up to 40 pages and will grow to44 next month; our website is now ‘live’ with our advertisers ina business directory. Go towww.soarvalleylife.co.uk and have alook for yourself where you will find links to their own websitesif they have one. Until the end of the year this service will beentirely free of charge for current advertisers.

We also now have a thriving Facebook page which grows bythe week. Here we keep our ‘friends’ up to date on a daily basiswith what’s happening in our neck of the valley, both businessand community wise - anything we’re told about that’s worthyof passing on will be on our page. If you are a member ofFacebook please ’like’ us at Soar Valley Life.

During the next few weeks we’ll be adding more to the website- our walking features and new community pages, togetherwith our new cycling articles carefully researched first hand byour own home grown feature writer Si Clyst. This is in directresponse to the surge of interest that seems to have occurredas a result of Team UK’s success at the Tour de France and theOlympics, especially Sir Bradley Sideburns and Lady Victoria!We’ll be focussing to increase promotion in these areas overthe next months, with advertisers who specialise in outdoorpursuits and merchandise. You never know, you might even seeone of us on a bike on a fine day sometime soon.

New this month too is our first restaurant advertiser, andwe hope we can attract more places to eat andmeet as weapproach the festive season, so that we can promote the richvariety of tastes we have here on our doorstep.

We love the feedback we get from readers and advertisers asit seems that we are really appreciated, and, as someone oncesaid, an ounce of praise is worth a pound of pay.

Finally Mr Keats would seem to besomething of a soothsayer; his lastline reads ‘and gathering swallowstwitter in the skies...’We’ll be on Twitter next month too!

Steve & Mary JohnsEditors - Soar Valley Life

ContentsPoor Eyesight &Visual Impairment 4Poem –Naughty Nightwear 8Let it be... 10A Ride into Leicester 12Top Tips Around the Home&Garden 15Obesity Crisis 17Quiz – Beer andWine 18A Burst of Sunshine at Sileby DayNursery 23DefinitelyWorth the Paper it’sWritten on! 25Quick Crossword 26Moss Solicitors – Dispelling theMyths 27Seasonal Recipe - Autumn Pudding 28New2 You –Handbags andGladrags 29Spot the Difference 30Walking Close to Prestwold Park 32Foot Care andDiabetes 33Fowler Electrical - Safe and Secure 34More than aMakeOver 35Roomwith a View 36Crossword, Quiz &Spot the Difference Answers 38TheWorld of Social Networking 39

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“Our family has a small portfolio of property which welet out to tenants and over the years we have come toappreciate what good service from an agency reallymeans; or more importantly what it’s like to suffer frombad service,” says Rekha. “When we were looking for anew agent we came across Martin & Co, but they didn’thave an office covering our area, so we thought we’d startone; after all, we should know by now what landlords andtenants need.”

Rekha has worked in retail financial services for morethan thirty years and sees this change of direction as anexciting challenge. “I’ll be managing the day to dayrunning of the business: dealing with landlords andtenants, finding the right people for the right property andthen sorting all the administration stuff out - something Ihave been doing for other companies for three decades.”

Mitul, who continues his own career as a senior branchmanager in retail finance, will focus on more strategicmatters with the new franchise, making sure all contractsand legal matters are up to scratch.

“We know from our own first hand experience howimportant it is to match the right tenant with the rightproperty, if you get that bit wrong no one wins. Martin& Co are the UK’s number 1 letting agents, and only dealwith rented property. There are many estate agents whowill handle rented property but most only dabble in it.It really is a specialised business and it’s much better tofocus on one aspect or the other. Our biggest advantage isthe national matching service we offer through the Martin& Co website - www.martinco.com - at any one timethere are 900 properties in the Charnwood area needingtenants and yet there are many more tenants that arelooking for a property to rent - it’s ironic isn’t it? Manyprospective tenants move in from another part of thecountry, especially with Loughborough being a universitytown, so having the resource of a sophisticated websitematching service is a big bonus. We will be concentratingon a special student homes service, which will focus onthe special needs of this particular market place.

We offer the very best and most flexible packages for allparties; from a tenant find only service, right up to a fullymanaged service offering complete peace of mind for thelandlord. We also offer landlords a free rent guarantee

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A Ride into Leicester

Over recent years I have noticed, fromthe comfort of mymotor car, that theCounty Council has been spendinga lot of money on blue signposts forcyclists, though I’d not thought muchmore about it...

That was until Sir Bradley Wiggins and his sideboards,along with a few folk down at the Velodrome, inspiredthe nation with heroic deeds receiving shiny goldnecklaces for their efforts. I was then taken with thenotion that I could do that and set off to the shed todig out my bicycle - which I had bought a few yearsago, thinking it was a good idea.

A week later, after fettling tyre pressures and a practiceride round the block, I was ready. But I needed aplan, which came in the form of a Saturday morningeye appointment in Leicester. Now, I am not keen ondriving into Leicester at the best of times and withpetrol getting close to the same price per gallon asbeer, I decided to let loose the cycling beast on anunsuspecting city. But a small sensible part of mybrain said, “What about the hills? Especially the one atBirstall- that looks like it could hurt.”

And this is where those blue signposts come in. One atthe end of Platts Lane in Cossington proclaims Systonto be quite close, so off I set on what was a pleasantSaturday to head for town...

The road from Sileby to Cossington is flat and takes buta few minutes. I pass by the Royal Oak - its green doorfirmly shut - and turn right, down Platts Lane past theRugby field and reach the end near the nursery. It isnow that I can see where the Council have spent moreof our money as there is a width restriction barrierin place. This seems particularly unfair on very widepeople but my bike and I squeeze through and we arenow pedalling down the path by the lakes. The sunis shining, birds are singing and Wanlip doesn’t smelltoo bad. There’s only the sound of my tyres and theoccasional crack of a snail’s shell or the squish of a slugto be heard.

Moments later I’m at the canal where I turn left; herethe path is unmade but there is evidence of moreCouncil good works as they are grading it and seem tobe making a proper path. Also the good thing aboutcanals is you don’t tend to find them on a slope, so thegoing is easy all the way to the Hope and Anchor. Andhaving negotiated several more of the width barriers Ican now get through without stopping the bike.Next I am entering Watermead Park which until nowis a place I’ve never really looked into; I know of it buthave never been and it is a mini revelation! Lakes withsailors floating around, even a pack of Newfoundlanddogs being trained to rescue drowning people. Allthe way along there are signposts telling me places Ican go to; Thurmaston to the left, Leicester straighton, etc. Continuing past various public artworks, suchas “Shadows of their Former Selves” and somethingresembling the hull of an old boat, I leave the park atBirstall and pass through another barrier down by thecanal. The White Horse is very close indeed should Idecide I need fluid replacement therapy, but I don’tand press on over the bridge towards the “Mammoth”.

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towards the Talbot pub and Belgrave Hall museum.

No time to stop though as I have an appointment, so Ifollow the cycle route by the side of the canal past theback end of Abbey Pumping Station and the inflatableSpace Centre and on towards Abbey Park. One roadto cross and I am passing Cardinal Wolsey standingin a flower bed on my way through the park to endup on St Margaret’s Way still on the cycle path. Fromhere the centre of town is only a couple of minutesand I have achieved my goal. I’ve saved petrol, avoidedrenting a car park and rekindled the joy of cycling from

my youth. Only now it’s an awful lot safer as I’ve hadso little interaction with traffic it is silly. All I have to donow is hang around outside the optician’s and try tostop sweating. (I didn’t consider this before I set off buthe was nice about it.)

The return ride home was equally pleasant andaccording to my phone I’d travelled 18.9 miles at anaverage speed of 11.3 mph and burnt 767kCal (don’task me) of energy. The whole trip took one hour andforty minutes. I don’t think ‘Sir Brad’ will be quaking inhis cycling shoes any time soon.

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The nursery boasts a mural painted by pupilsfrom Rawlins Community College that thechildren helped to plan and design based on afantasia theme which they all discussed together.

‘Art activities also help children’s social andemotional development,’ said Tracey, ‘Childrenlearn about themselves and others through artactivities. It really helps them build self-esteem.It’s an opportunity for children to make a personalstatement about their uniqueness through artwhilst allowing them to express happiness, joy, andpride.’

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There’s a certificate dated 21st September 1926hanging on the office wall of Tony Scottorn, Chairman ofCharnwood Car Company of Loughborough, which says:

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The penalty for any breach would be a fine of £250, morethan £5,000 in today’s money!

This was Tony’s Dad who started his garage business in 1922 at SixHills opposite the Durham Ox Hotel on the A46. The garage is stillthere although now under a different owner - the one that sellsMurco fuel. We can assume that Mr H. M. Scottorn offered manysquare deals in the ensuing years as evidenced by the framed1934 calendar also on Tony’s wall; the business had expandedby then and he also had a tyre company on Nottingham RoadLoughborough.

When Tony’s father sold the garage business he bought a farmnearby where Tony was brought up and where he began hisworking life. But the lure of the motor car was too much and in thesixties Tony went to work for Arthur Prince in Loughborough, first asa salesman then as Sales Manager, before starting his own businessmore than 30 years ago.

In 1988 The Charnwood Car Company became the region’s mainCitroen Dealer.

Definitely worth the paper it’s written on!On 30th August 1993 Tony, alongwith Roger Cramp and DudMoseley, drove a Citroen ZXTurbo for 1,416 miles aroundMillbrook motor test circuitunder the scrutiny of R.A.C.observers. Driving in one anda half hour shifts they broke19 records for the class, 12 ofwhich still stand today.

Their average speed, as verified by another certificate on Tony’soffice wall, was 117.97 miles per hour! That Citroen ZX Turbo stillcommands pride of place today at the entrance to Tony’s premiseson Duke Street, Loughborough.

I asked Tony what he considered to be his greatest achievementand he showed me a letter he’d recently received from the GoodGarage Scheme.

“After all these years it is this that I am most proud of...”

The letter, addressed to Melanie Davie, Tony’s daughter and MD ofthe company, congratulated Charnwood Car Company upon beingvoted one of the top five garages nationwide.

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4. Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressingdown gently with the back of a spoon. Use theremaining slices of bread to cover the fruit fillingcompletely and spoon over any remaining syrup.

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2. Turn right and fork right along the track passing left ofBurton Bandalls Farm, past the yellow top marker post;follow the farm road with the trees to the left, bearingright between trees. Bear left past a marker post, closeto the cottages and continue left on the narrower track,joining the wider stony track ahead. Go through the carpark and up the field edge with the trees to the right tothe marker post at the boundary.

3. Turn right, up theslight slope with thehedge still right; inthe corner turn leftand follow the fieldedge to the road.Turn right, up thewide grass verge tothe top of the rise and turn left along the track up theright hand field edge all the way to the road.

4. Take the road left intoBurton on the Wolds, atthe roundabout go straighton up Seymour Road.Follow the road left andkeep direction past thesignpost as the housesend, along the field edge to the far right corner.

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5. Carry on through the trees, bearing right at the forkand go through the gate; continue with the stream tothe right, bearing left with the path for a third of a mileto the yellow top post.

6. Cross the bridgeand go up the pathwith the stream nowleft, to the stile; stepover and turn sharpright with the fenceto the right to the gateto the right to the gate at the far right, close toat the far right, close to Prestwold Hall.

7. Turn left through the7. Turn left through the gate and take the pathgate and take the path right, left of the church. Keep direction past the markerright, left of the church. Keep direction past the marker posts, over the tarmac driveway and continue throughposts, over the tarmac driveway and continue through trees bearing left, to the road.

8. Turn left andimmediate right,through the widegap ahead. Takethe field edge leftinto the corner andturn right, upslopeto the marker postat the far corner ofBig Ling Spinney.Turn left along thefarm road and bear slight right to the marker post inthe corner.

9. Turn right, along the field edge with the trees to theright, up to the hedge gap, go through and keep theoriginal direction with the trees now left. Keep ahead,passing right of Mere Hill Spinney, bearing left down theslight slope to the far left corner.

10. Turn left through the wide gap and walk downthe field edge with the hedge to the right, at the roadturn right along the field edge parallel to the road andcontinue between the hedge and the fence to the road.Turn left back to the junction and the starting point.

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36 King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire LE12 7NA • 01509 812999

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More than a make-over...

Look out of the main gates of St Mary’s Churchin Sileby and you’re looking east along KingStreet, down towards theMidlandmain linerailway bridge. I’ve searched without success foran old picture of the building that has survivedthrough generations of change, whenmost of itsneighbours have become car parks, new-buildhouses, flats or empty land.

Never the prettiest of pubs and certainly not the mostloved in its latter days, the Railway Hotel (that was) is inthe process of a very professional refurbishment, andalready has its first high class retail business occupant.Eden Skincare and Beauty Salon, re-located fromWoodhouse Eaves, opened its doors to customers oldand new onMonday, 30th July.

Holly Smart, Eden’sproprietor explained,“As soon as SimonRichardson showedme the plans hehad for the place Ijust knew that’swhere I wanted

Eden to be. The old placewas on the first floor andhad become quite tiredlooking during the 8 yearssince I took it over; itdesperately needed are-furb’. We had a blankcanvas to work with here.So we asked for two fulltreatment rooms, showers,toilets and a spaciousreception area, all self contained. We now have a uniqueteam of therapists and can offer all the skincare andbeauty treatments you could ever need under one roof- from Gelish manicures (20% off with our reader offer -see page 29) Collagentreatments (Botox) bynurses, Decleor facials,along with electrolysis,waxing, eyelash extensionsand Fake Bake spray tanning.Oh yes, and don’t forget ourMAC trained make-up artistfor your full MAC make-over.”

So, now, you really do getmore than just a make-over down at the Old RailwayHotel in Sileby!


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Room with a view.Amile or so down theMelton Road out of Burtonon theWolds lies Horse Leys Farm. Some yearsago the front of the farmwas developed intoa restaurant. This has now become one of thepremier Indian restaurants in our area.

Mary and I enjoyed an excellent meal there last bank HolidayMonday. The Indian Cottage first opened its doors on the 22ndJune this year following extensive refurbishment after thebuilding had stood empty for a time.

We were shown to our seat by the window which lookedout over the open fields towards Wymeswold. Once seated,Sumon, our waiter, asked if we’d like a drink as he gave us the

menus; I had a coldbeer and Mary chosea glass of Pinot Grigiot.Although it was earlyin the evening, therewere already threeother parties dining.In many independentrestaurants thesedays there’s not a lotof room, but here,probably because it’s

out of town, there’sample space for ahundred or more.

An Indian meal cannever begin withoutPoppidoms (or are theyPapadoms, pappidumsor peppidams?) andchutney. We had threechutneys, Mango,onion and a lime pickleto die for, if you likeyour limes really hotthat is! Mary loved theMango and I loved the lime. For our main course Mary had aLamb Korma and Pilau Rice. She said that it was the best she’dever had; the lamb was perfectly braised and the sauce hadjust the right blend of sweet coconut with subtle spices. MyChicken Tikka Biriani was excellent, much better because thechicken had been cooked first before being added to the otheringredients . We had a Plain Naan and Vegetable Pakhura toaccompany our meal. Mr Choudhury, Indian Cottage’s headchef should get a Michelin star for his Naans. Perfected overthe forty years of experience he brings to our table, I guess.Excellent service too, efficient, attentive, but not fussy orpatronising and extremely good value - we had a completerestaurant experience including drinks and complimentaryBaileys for a few pence over thirty pounds. Would werecommend it? Well, we are going again for our weddinganniversary next Monday...

• Sports massage therapy repairs, restores and revives damagedmuscles and tissue, increasing blood flow to affected areas,breaking down adhesions (knotted muscles) and speedsrecovery from injury and overstretching.

• Pre activity sports massage therapy from RECRO ensures yourmuscles will be at their peak for the start of your game.

• Trained to VTCT level 3 and working with Niké Sports Academyat Loughborough University and Official Sileby Vikings Rugbyclub Sports Massage Therapist

• Athletic & Kinesiology taping – see pics “Many kinds of sportsinjuries can benefit from the application of tape or bandage byoffering protection and support exactly where it’s needed. Thisis achieved by your therapist understanding the nature of yourinjury, its location and how best to augment the surrounding softtissue, muscles and ligaments. Benefits include:

• Protection from further injury• Limiting unwanted movement• Beneficial compression to areas of swelling• Affording confidence during functional

activity• Aiding lymphatic drainage

• 0ne to one treatment room available at Fosse Fitness, Syston,RECRO, Sileby, home visits and treatments for sports clubs –pre and post match sessions by arrangement.

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